The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 29 January 1930
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Title Section13 1930-01-29 1 The Singapore Free Press THIkl) SERIES. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1930. NO. 2,21613 words
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Article221 1930-01-29 1 i»!.K>. CottjTCl Quay Wilderness 65 \i ;■.::■<■ -ring H5 a World Relationships 66 -end Comment 66 :> Truth' 66 rattans to India 66 mimal Q uirrrls 67 m; ro Till EDITOR SinJ ■/.< m Quarrel H8 LJCI \M» COUBT NEWS. Ct ol Manslaughter 69. 7U p dice Sergeant Fined221 words
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Article222 1930-01-29 1 EX CHANGE RATES. January 23 SELLING 4 months' sight 2 3 15 16 >:i 3 months' sight -3 7 8 d m bo days' sight 3 13 16 OdGn 30 days' sight 2 3 2532 :\i<>:\ demand 3 3 4 ondei. T.T. 2 3 1116 a B ..nci Paris, demand222 words
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Article49 1930-01-29 1 unotli ha* it. says the Pinang Gazette that I M B Government contemplates the conUon f >f an aerodrome on a tract of work- mining land m the vicinity of Taiping. truth there is m this report it is impos- la say. but if it be accurate, we hasten49 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article80 1930-01-29 1 WANLESS— At the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, on January 23, to Sarah, wife of R. A. Wanless. Sungei Way, a son. HAE. At the Maternity Hospital. Singapore, on Jan. 27th. 1930. to Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Rae. a daughter. HAY. On January 22. at Elgin, Morayshire, to Marjorie.80 words
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Article39 1930-01-29 1 TANNOCK— BURGESS— At St. AndrewCathedral, Singapore, on Tuesday. January 28th. by the Rev. J. West'ake. James Robert TannocK, West Kirby, Cheshire, to Mary Ellen. jrounger daughter ol Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Burgess. Mount View. Ri, bmond, Surrey.39 words
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Article125 1930-01-29 1 QXJYN. -At Colombo on Jan. 21st, 1930. Ai^drew Ouvn B^' ci'bhv HODGE.— On January 23rd. 1930, at Gl< eagles, Bvelsm Ro-dd. Singapore, Marion Eli both, wife of the late Captain Hodge, m her 74th year. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing daughters and sons. NONIS -On January 23rd. 1930. at125 words
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Article435 1930-01-29 1 The last mail from Home with dates up to I January 2nd, arrived by P. and O. on Satur-J day morning. This mail leaves by b. I. on Thursday morning. Mohamed Khan, who was charged with the murder ol a Siamese-Malay at a Japanese hotel m Rangoon435 words
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Article99 1930-01-29 1 There was a shooting affray between rival gangs of Chinese m Maxwell Road on Saturday night. A rikisha puller who was passing by received a shot m the abdomen, it is reported. The man was removed to hospital. It has been decided by Committee No. 5, that Municipal tenders for99 words
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Article979 1930-01-29 1 So many points of interest occurred during the discussion at the Drill Hall on Tuesday evening on the subject of the new British Company for the Volunteer Force, that it is impossible to deal with all of them. If. therefore, a few are selected at random it is979 words
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Article668 1930-01-29 1 Jan. 24. There are no outward and visible signs as yet of any intention to start the construction of the new Johnston's Pier and m consequence the valuable space along the sea front m the neighbourhood remains vacant and useless, save as a playground for pariahs.668 words
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Advertisement99 1930-01-29 1 to f-u "Singapore Free Press' eturntafl trom Europe to the Strait Hm mail Itam, arc united to se:v MftflBflff the name ot their steamer and ..:v.ul In Singapore. Copies will then I to meet them at various ports of call :.:>i'Ain |Q the weekly 12s. per quart ci uith commercial99 words
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Article739 1930-01-29 2 There are indications m some sections of the American Press that those who are counting Mr. Hoover's acceptance of America's membership of the World Court as a Bull point m connection with the general move towards peace, may be taking too much for granted. The Senate turned739 words
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Article724 1930-01-29 2 The debate m the Legislative Assembly serves once again to show what a fear there is m India that the present Government, like previous Governments, will try and defer the substantive decision regarding Dominion status once again. The Viceroy put forward the very reasonable suggestion that the time724 words
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Article498 1930-01-29 2 Jan. 28. Every now and again the most serious minded must be tempted to find m the minor incidents of great occasions opportunity for humourous relaxation, and it need not be ac counted treason to a great cause that they should thus, at times, indulge An excellent498 words
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Article234 1930-01-29 2 If the report of Marshal Primo di Rivera's novel plebiscite is correct, it seems to show that the Dictator is a very wily strategist. It may seem innocent enough to issue an ingenuous appeal to the Army and Navy to tell him what they really think about234 words
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Article716 1930-01-29 3 Several letters have been received dealing with the matter of the i aarrel amongst the members of the Sinhalese community m Singapore In connection with the choice of delegates to present an address to His Excellency Sir Cecil Clementi upon arrival. We have no intention of oli.shing these716 words
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Article593 1930-01-29 3 A POOR ATTENDANCE. Welch Regt. and Chinese Draw. Welch Rest 1; S.C.F.A L There was not a large crowd at the Stadium last evening to support the benefit match arranged to assist the family of the late Mr. Yeo Chiang Seng, the popular Selangor Chinese593 words
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Article184 1930-01-29 3 The Sinhalese Quarrel. To the Editor. Sir, I read the article by your Indian Correspondent this morning and beg to state that :here were 162 Sinhalese who attended the meeting held under the auspices of my Association. Owing to a dispute 47 people left the hall184 words
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Article274 1930-01-29 3 PENANG POLO CLUB RACES. Some Good Dividends. The following were the results of the amateur races at Penang on Saturday. Polo Ponies (about 2 furs.) Also ran: Crystal 11.4, Simple Simon 11, Skewbald 10.7. Tote $16; 10. 11. Also ran: Gipsy Girl 11.11. Jaya 11.3, Poppy Ponies274 words
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Article526 1930-01-29 3 Annual Meeting. The annual general meeting of Messrs. Maynard and Co.. Ltd.. was held at the Chartered Bank Chambers at noon yesterday. Mr. E. A. Brown presided, supported by Messrs. G. A. Potts. G. H. McWalter. J. W. A. Adams, and C. B. Pecker (representing the526 words
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Article545 1930-01-29 3 WEEK-END YACHTING. Close Finishes m Both Events. Two finals were sailed off at the R.S.Y.C. on Sunday. The A class boats raced for Mrs. Lundon's trophy and the Bs for the Lemberger challenge cup. The weather was excellent «vim a moderate easterly wind blowing throughout the545 words
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Article412 1930-01-29 3 Mr. Mooney and the Use of Motor Taxes. "No part of the world is more alive to the economic benefits of motor vehicular transportation than the Far East." commented Mr. J. D. Mooney, President of the General Motors Export Company, upon his arrival here. "There are many412 words
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2390 1930-01-29 4 RECEPTION TO GOVERNOR. Many Matters Discussed at Municipal Meeting. A number of matters of public interest were discussed at yesterday afternoon's meeting of the Municipal Commissioners. Mr. R. J. Farrer presided and others present were: Messrs. J. A. Elias, J. Laycock G. Parbury, W. H. Wolskel,2,390 words
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Article441 1930-01-29 4 An Application Dismissed. A motion of considerable interest to the legal fraternity of Malaya was dealt with by Mr. Justice Stevens m the Supreme Court yesterday when Mr. J. G. Campbell made an application to shorten the time of residence of Mr. C. F. J. Ess441 words
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106 1930-01-29 4 Debris from a previous conflagration and a great deal of general waste matter dumped on the spot during the past few months caught fire on the site 6f Messrs McAlister and Co., Ltd's godown m Fisher Street, (which was itself destroyed by fire106 words
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Article44 1930-01-29 4 Convicted on a charge of ill-treating a little mui-tsai a Chinese woman was on Monday sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonment without the option of a fine. It was stated that the child had been severely beaten and had bruises all over her body.44 words
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Article611 1930-01-29 4 INSPECTORS' STORY. Justifiable Homicide Verdict. Justifiable homicide was the verdict i yesterday by the Coroner (Mr. F. G B at the conclusion of the enquiry into the j; lock Road shooting affair when two of i of five Chinese who, it is said, were on tin way611 words
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Article217 1930-01-29 4 Inter-Commercial Cup Competition. Mansfield's 1: O.T.F.C 1. Football of a decidedly poor class was witnessed at the Stadium last evening by a mere handful of spectators when Mansfield's drew with O.T.F.C. m the first round of the Commercial Cup. The wind, no doubt, was responsible for a great deal217 words
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Article30 1930-01-29 4 [Prom Our Own Correspondent] Penang, Jan. 23. Mr. J. S. W. Arthur is expected by the Macedonia to-morrow to resume duties as district Judge and first magistrate.30 words
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Article81 1930-01-29 4 Messrs Liew Ah Kim and Jaffar bin Tahb. who went to Singapore in May last for training for the Royal Sanitary Institute examination, have been officially informed that tiiey have been successful. M.M. Sentence of three years' rigorous imprisonment has been passed on a Malay who was arrested in Chancery81 words
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Article923 1930-01-29 5 .\ir A. M. Ford, of the Federal Dispensary, K'iala Lumpur, is in hospital. Mr. E. A. Stringer is now the Honorary Treasurer of the Singapore Polo Club. Sir William and Lady Peel will arrive back Malaya on March 20 by the Rajputana. Mr J Crosbie has923 words
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Article595 1930-01-29 5 Rangoon Road Murder Charge. Opening the defence at Tuesday's hearing, bpfore the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) at the Assizes, of the trial of Mohamed Khan, charged with the murder of a half Siamese Malay at a Japanese Hotel m Rangoon Road last November, Mr. D. K.595 words
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Article145 1930-01-29 5 Levine Fails to Appear. Isaac Levine. the Australian who was arrested as the result of a raid on the newly formed Cosmopolitan Club recently, failed to appear m Court on Tuesday when the case against him and three Chinese was called. Levine was charged with being the145 words
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Article65 1930-01-29 5 River Obstruction Cases. Before the Master Attendant, Captain G. Preyberg, m the Marine Court yesterday, three Chinese saw -mill owners were charged with causing obstruction m the Rochore River and at Tanjong Rhu. Inspector Wray of the Marine Station who prosecuted said that the obstruction was caused by65 words
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Article91 1930-01-29 5 At the general meeting of the Post Office Club, the following gentlemen were elected office-bearers for the year: Patrons-Secret ary for Postal Affairs and Controller Posts and Telegraphs. President Mr. Wong Peng Swee. Vice-Presidents Messrs. A. D. Rajoo, Low Cheng Lock, E. C. Vander Beck, and91 words
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Article65 1930-01-29 5 Mohamed Abdul Cader, the Penang ex-Muni-cipal Chief Financial Clerk, who was convicted by the District Judge, Mr. C. Wilson and sentenced to six months' rigorous imprisonment, concurrently, on two charges of criminal breach of trust as a public servant m respect of Municipal monies appealed to the Supreme Court on65 words
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Article408 1930-01-29 5 Large Gathering at Reunion Dinner. Well over a hundred St. Josephs Old Boy? gathered for the annual reunion dinner whicr was held m the School hall last night. Mr J. F. Ess presided and there were present as guests of honour Messrs. R. J. Farrer, Dennis408 words
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Article343 1930-01-29 5 Phenomenal Psychic Performance. A remarkable cabaret performance was produced at the Adelphi Hotel Roof Garden yesterday evening, and will continue until next Tuesday. The main feature of the show is the performance of Madame Zomah, who appears to be gifted with extraordinary psychic powers. She works with343 words
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Article113 1930-01-29 5 Notice of Appeal Given. Mr. G. H. Nash, the Kuala Lumpur Police Magistrate, delivered judgment on Monday morning in the case in which a middle-aged Chinese named Lam Kap was charged with being in possession of chandu dross exceeding five tahils in weight 28 tahils at his113 words
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Article95 1930-01-29 5 At a further hearing of the probate action m the Supreme Court before Mr. Justice Stevens on Tuesday m which the two grandsons of the late Ng Ah Soo, are claiming to be executors and residuary legatees of his estate, the Chinese shopkeeper who gave evidence that95 words
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Article712 1930-01-29 5 Quiet Markets. Singapore, Jan. 21. The price of Tin shews a small decline on aalance during the past week and London idvices do not indicate any better undertone n the market. American demand remains poor md despite tlie reported Sunday stoppage of considerable number of dredges, the712 words
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Article131 1930-01-29 5 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 951 st. auction yesterday t when there was catalogued 2,371,308 lbs.; 1,058.62 tons. Offered 2,100,443 lbs.; 937.70 tons. Sold 1,790,882 lbs.; 799.50 tons. Spot. London 7%d. New York 14% cents PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per Lb.131 words
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Article56 1930-01-29 5 The Hon. Treasurer of the above school acknowledges with thanks the following donations to the Fund which is being raised to give free Chinese lessons to the students of the School: Lim Kian Beng 25 Tan Lye Chiang 25 Chee Swee Cheng 1,375 M 25 Amount56 words
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Article1020 1930-01-29 6 A MODERN CEREMONY. Visitors to Temples Must Wear More. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Bangkok, Jan. 14. The laying of the foundation stone of the memorial bridge which is to span the Bangkok river m a very busy part, was made the occasion of considerable ceremony. We had1,020 words
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Article888 1930-01-29 6 ASSIZES CASE ENDS. Mohamed Khan Guilty of Manslaughter. The trial of Mohamed Khan charged with the murder of a Siamese-Malay at a Japanese Hotel m Rangoon Road last November was concluded at the Assizes before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) yesterday, when the jury, without retiring,888 words
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339 1930-01-29 6 The four Chinese named Tan Eng Hua, Lim Kirn Hock, Chop Poey, and Lan Ah Sap, accused of the murder of Ah Tin outside a coffee shop m November last stood trial on the capital charge. Opening the case for the Crown the D.P.P. (Mr.339 words
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Article440 1930-01-29 6 HIDING FORD! Unclimbable Fences At Katong. The following action was taken at a meeting of Municipal Committee No. 4, held on January 17th. Approved the following conditions for garage licence for the Pacific Trading Company's Godown: (a) That the whole area used for industrial purposes be fenced440 words
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Article230 1930-01-29 6 Coroner's Inquest Held. The Coroner, Mr. F. G. Bourne, yesterday held an enquiry into the death of the Chinese deck passenger who was murdered on board the Danish steamer Michael Jebsen on January 20 while the vessel was some 16 hours away from Singapore. Tong Chet230 words
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Article829 1930-01-29 6 S.C.C. LOSE. Wigglesworth's Late Goal For Services. United Services .1; S.C.C. By a fine goal scored m the last minutes of the game the United Servk the S.C.C. m a stern struggle on the p last evening; this being the only one scnr the match.829 words
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Article123 1930-01-29 6 The following was the result of Mixed Foursomes competition played on Tuesday. Twelve cards were taken out and the following were the best returned. Lt. M. H. P. Waring and Miss D. Hope-Falkner 47 10 b 36 1 i Capt. D. C. Robb and Mrs. C. O.123 words
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Article23 1930-01-29 6 According to the Gazette de Hollande. Mr N. E. van de Stadt hat been placed m charge* of the Dutch Consulate m Penang.23 words
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Article255 1930-01-29 7 NTS. BEAT SIME DARBY. Kncrjo Makes Up For Skill. I n I: Sime Darby 1. v. ere much m evidence at the ad Stadium yesterday when the rlands Trading Society met Sime Darby onpanj m the first round of the Inter- C;;i Competition. It was a poor255 words
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Article253 1930-01-29 7 Kedah m the Cup Competitioa minutes ol the meeting ol P ■.■•ibuSi Association, held m Kuala which reaches us from the Urn Association, shows that the was attended by Mr J. M s-me iSinbairman, Messrs P G. Pamadasa P 8. Muttu (Negri Sembilan> J s. pore), a.253 words
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Article219 1930-01-29 7 Police Sergeant Heavily Fined. I and uinlty by the District Judge (Mr. C. G Clarke) yesterday of wrongful conmeni Ol I Chinese and receiving an illegal ttifl atian Of SI S. Hassan, a Police Sergeant, fined S-^0 or m default four months' rous imprisonment. It ias alleged219 words
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Article81 1930-01-29 7 In impressive farewell meeting was given at PakhoJ to the Rev. E. T. Loader by members the I.im-Pak Chung Wa Shing Kung Ooi < .rch on Dee. 28 The ceremony, which was attended, took place m the Pakhoi St. I Memorial Hall. Mr. Loader's future 1 :k a ill be81 words
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976 1930-01-29 7 FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 1930. OFF TO THE HILLS. O dwellers in Malaya, luxuriously mo <..:n? j up to Bukit Fraser. ye know not the excite- ments that await the traveller seeking a hillresort in South China. Only sixty mileraway! but it takes two days to get there. anc woe betide976 words
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Article111 1930-01-29 7 Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Jones return to Kuala Lumpur from Home leave this week. They are passengers on the Macedonia. M.M. The members of the clerical staff of the Assistant Treasurer's Office, F.M.S., State Treasurer's Office, Selangor, and Widows' and Orphans Pension Enactment and Public Officers* Guarantee Fund Office,111 words
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Article708 1930-01-29 7 J Sunday, Jan. 12th. j The Sea Belle arrived at Lumut at 9 a.m. lli3 Excellency was met en arrival by Lie District Officer Mr. C. P. Smith, and by the Assistant Engineer, P.W.D. -Mr Hodges), At 9.30 a.m. His Excellency and Mrs. Scott went ashore and motored708 words
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Article158 1930-01-29 7 The following showing foreign imports of rubber into Singapore and Penang during, 1929 is forwarded by the Acting Registrar-General of Statistics S.S. and F.M.S. (Weights given m Tons of 2240 lbs. English) Sarawak Indo-China Total Of the D.E.I, total 86,189 tons came from Sumatra, 45,108 tons from158 words
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Article118 1930-01-29 7 Many prominent Penang residents assembled on the Victoria Jetty on Sunday night to bid adieu to the Hon. Mr. Meadows Frost, retiring Resident Councillor, and Mrs. Meadows Frost who left Malaya by the Egra. Amongst those present were: the Hon. Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule, and Mrs. Sproule, the Hon.118 words
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Article1102 1930-01-29 7 VAST FORTUNES MADE. King Gillette's First Eastern Trip. Mr. King Camp Gillette, the uncrowned King of Razor Blades passed through Singapore yesterday on his first trip to the East. Conversing with a Free Press representative upon arJ rival here he related the romance connected with the1,102 words
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Article78 1930-01-29 8 Grand Ballet Result. The statement of accounts m connection with the grand ballet produced by Miss Hilda Wright and Miss- Maclntyre at the Victoria Theatre last month shows that receipts amounted to $5,544.91 (theatre takings $3,677.91, sale of programme $377, programme advertisements $1,460, donation $30) and expenditure78 words
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Article899 1930-01-29 8 COFFEE SHOP MURDER. Accused Sentenced to Death. The four Chinese accused of the murder of a fellow countryman outside a coffee shop m Telok Ayer Street m November last were unanimous ly found guilty of the charge at the Assizes before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison)899 words
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Article28 1930-01-29 8 Mr. H. C. D'Arcy Irving, manager of Banteng estate, is m tne European hospital, as a sequel to a riding accident resulting m a broken collar bone.- M.M.M.M. - 28 words
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Article1187 1930-01-29 8 A MALACCA REQUEST. Have They Benefited the (By Our Muslim Correspondent). I understand that the Muslims of Malacca held a meeting there recently with a view to requesting Government to establish m Malacca a Muhammedan Advisory Board similar to those m Singapore and Penang. In order to1,187 words
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Article640 1930-01-29 8 LIKE AN <2^RTHQUAKE." A Bencoolen Street Mishap. Queer statements were made by witnesses m a rash driving case which came before the Third Police Magistrate (Mr. Findlay) yesterday. The accused was Mr. J. Goodford of the Government Monopolies who was charged with causing hurt by a rash act640 words
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Article134 1930-01-29 8 Buaya's Fine Win. Eleven boats turned out for the Port Dickson Yacht Club race held on Sunday at 11 a.m., says the Malay Mail. They were Buaya (H. S. Brown), Weona (Major and Mrs. Leslie), Nereid (Mrs. Gerrard and W. H. Wood), Grampus (V. W.134 words
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Article703 1930-01-29 8 LAST TOURNAMENT GAME. Weak A.P.C. Side Go Down Fighting. P. Services 19 pts. A.P.C 0 pis It was unfortunate that circumstances mi tated against a good game for the last toi.: nament fixture. With the exception of ti. Wales vs. The Rest game this was also703 words
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Article199 1930-01-29 8 New Scenery and Fittings. A meeting of the Victoria Theatre Board of Control on January 14th, approved provisional accounts of the Victoria Theatre for the year 1929 showing a profit for the year of $7,818 79 excluding charges amounting to $5,528.42 for electric dimmers and sign, refrigerator, scenery199 words
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Article74 1930-01-29 8 The cricket season m Kedah opened on Sunday when a Sungei Patani team captained by Mr. M. E. Barrett, beat a team led by Mr J W. Pinhey, m a match arranged by the Kedah Cricket Association. Batting first Pinhey s sido made 62 (Pinhey 18, C. H. Mackay 17).PG - 74 words
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857 1930-01-29 9 SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 1930. SEMBAWANG ESTATE CRIME. TAXI DRIVER'S STORY. Midnight Cry for Help and Missing Man. Without calling on the defence the special jury acquitted Siow Kirn Ann accused of the murder of a fellow countryman m a lonely spot on the Bukit Sembawang rubber estate of! Chua Chu857 words
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Article179 1930-01-29 9 Miss Clark of Nakon Pathom is sailing by the Valaya for Singapore en route for home, where she is going for a further course of study. Mrs. Petersen. wife of the captain of the Valaya. and Mrs. A. Gercke of Bangnara are also going home and all three will travelBangkok Times - 179 words
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Article765 1930-01-29 9 "Police are Making a Mistake." Unpretentiously arrayed m a sarong and dirty shirt, a Tamil, whose unshaven face did not add dignity to his appearance, surprised a number of people m the District Court yesterday morning by answering to the charges against him m fluent English.765 words
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Article197 1930-01-29 9 Mr. C. W. Barlow, of the Straits Trading Co., Ltd.. Penang. left Penang for Singapore on Tuesday. Mr. Morgan. Chief Police Inspector, Federated Malay States, is a passenger to Malaya by the Kalyan which is expected to arrive at Penang on February 6. The Gazette notifies the following appointments: Mr.S. Echo - 197 words
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Article1357 1930-01-29 9 Quicquid ngunt homines nostri est farrago I libelli. Juvenal. I Without wishing to raise expectations too high The Topicist feels that something out of the ordinary m the art of public speaking may be expected at the annual dinner of the Straits Settlements Association. Sir Cecil1,357 words
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Article360 1930-01-29 9 DONALD'S FINE FORM. Fraser and Neave Beat Moine Comte. Fraser and Neave 4 Moine Comtc 0. Fraser and Neave should have scored more goals m their Commercial Cup match against Moine Comte and Co. at the Robinson Road Stadium yesterday. The reason for their not doing so360 words
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Article183 1930-01-29 9 Privates Smith, Gurner and Morgan, of the 2nd. Battalion Welch Regiment, pleaded guilty before the District Judge (Mr. C. H. G. Clarke) to charges of housebreaking and theft. According to the Police, the men entered the house of Mr. F. H. Smylie, 93 -A Thompson Road at about183 words
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Article74 1930-01-29 9 At a public meeting of the Sinhalese residents of Singapore and Johore held last evening presided over by Mr. P. E. Perera the following names were duly proposed: Messrs. A. R. Wijeyekoon, Saris de Silva and Walter Abeyegoonesekera. A ballet was taken and Mr. A. R. Wijeyekoon was elected unanimously74 words
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Article2289 1930-01-29 10 LETTER TO GOVERNMENT. Offer to Employ "Plain Clothes Detectives." The letter m reply to Government upon the question of race sweeps was the feature of the remarks of the chairman. Mr. G. H. R. Webb, at the annual meeting of the Singapore Turf Club held2,289 words
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Article794 1930-01-29 10 YOUNG SIKI BEATEN. A Good Send-off to Boxers' Eldorado. Bud Walley, the Singapore fly-weight boxer, won his farewell bout at the Ring m mail week, just prior to his departure for the United States. He beat Young Siki. of Liverpool, on points m 15 rounds.794 words
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Article98 1930-01-29 10 A Chinese appeared before the Second Magistrate, Mr. P. S. Williams, on Friday morning with a wound m his chest. Another Chinese was charged with causing the wound and pleaded guilty. Inspector King told the Court that the wound had been inflicted during an altercation, the weapon used being a98 words
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Article922 1930-01-29 10 BOOKMAKER'S RECORD. Wins the Hay and Corn Stakes. [From Our Own Correspondent. 1 Paris, De<-. ]<« Some months ago, two young Parteia celebrated their good luck at the noes by lining under novel conditions. The sport patronised four restaurants m rapid succe922 words
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Article23 1930-01-29 10 The engagement is announced between Dr I G Cameron and Miss Sybil Mary Hannigan. I daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Hannigan- M.MM.M - 23 words
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Article903 1930-01-29 11 Or j i Baeza has been seconded icr service v Senior Health Officer, Kedah. Da to Abdullah bin Abdul Rahman has been ppninted to act as State Treasurer. Johore. Mr A B Cobden Ramsay has been promoted t< be an officer of Class V of the903 words
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Article490 1930-01-29 11 Trouble Over Leadership. [Our Indian Correspondent] What was stated to be a public meeting of the Sinhalese community m Singapore and Johore was held at the Theatre Royal, North Bridge Road, yesterday at 4.30 p.m. under the chairmanship of Mr. Stephen de Silva. The meeting, n-hich consisted of490 words
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Article96 1930-01-29 11 Fortnight's Restriction. Messrs. Peat. Marwick. Mitchell and Company, of Ipoh. inform us that they have received the following cable from the Tin Producers' Association, of London: "Referring to your telegram of the 22nd. inst. the scheme is now definitely m operation by 103 producing companies throughout96 words
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Article313 1930-01-29 11 The following report of the fourteenth ordinary general meeting of Tebak Tin Fields Limited, held at the registered offices of the Company. Chartered Bank Chambers, Singapore, on January 24th. at 12 o'clock noon is forwarded for publication. There were present Messrs Chow Woon Poh (Chairman) W. L.313 words
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1039 1930-01-29 11 Almost an Epidemic of Disease. Mr. C. F. Mummery, L.D.S., (R.C.S. Edinj writes m the Malayan Medical Journal. One views with alarm the state of the teeth of the modern Asiatic school child. There is very little literature and no figures, that one can find,1,039 words
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Article26 1930-01-29 11 Mr. J. M. Meade, S.S. and F.M.S. Education Department, has been seconded for service m Johore and has been appointed to act as Supernumerary European master.26 words
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Article916 1930-01-29 11 Mr. Flipling said the other day thit wlieaever we felt unfairly treated we .-tnuld :-3ca:i some occasion upon which we had treale 1 rcmeone else unfairly, and we would Had that one case cancelled out the other. It was while thinking over this, that I decided thnt theA.B.H. - 916 words
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Article186 1930-01-29 11 In A Certain Young Man, Ramon Navarro pursues the life of a young English lord who, after sowing his wild oats, meets, on a fishing holiday m France, the real girl. Naturally complications ensue before the way of true love prevails; the spectre of his past life186 words
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208 1930-01-29 12 Prison for "Schoolmaster." Sentence of 15 months rigorous imprisonment to be followed by a year's police supervision was passed on Nadaisan, the Tamil who claimed to be the principal of an English school m Selangor and who was charged before Mr. C. H. O.208 words
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Article783 1930-01-29 12 MOSLEM COSVITY AND; MR. FARRER. ADDRESS PRESENTED. An Ambition of 33 Years Ago. A very large gathering, representative of all communities, was present at the "Karikal Mahal," East Coast Road, on Saturday afternoon, when the Muslim community of Singapore gave a tea party m honour of the appointment of Mr.783 words
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Article946 1930-01-29 12 WEEK-END MATCHES. Defence Too Slow for S.C.C. Forwards. S.C.C. 4; Selangor Club JZ. Selangor Club, who played the S.C.C. m the first game of their week-end visit to Singapore on Saturday were by no means disgraced though beaten by four goals to two by the local946 words
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Article61 1930-01-29 12 Welch Regiment 5; Selangor Club 0. At Tanglin yesterday Selangor Club were no match for the Welch Regiment who were much faster owing to better fitness. Nevertheless, due to the visitors' defence, there were lengthy periods during which the exchanges were even and, taking into regard61 words
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Article377 1930-01-29 12 ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL Dedication Anniversary Services. Yesterday was the 68th anniversary of the consecration of St. Andrew's Cathedral by Dr Cotton, the Metropolitan Bishop of Calcutta under which Diocese Singapore was at that time included, and special services were held ir the Cathedral both morning and evening377 words
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Article65 1930-01-29 12 Liabilities Two Millions. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT. Bangkok, Jan. 25. The Chinese rice firm named Khoon Seng has failed. The liabilities are estimated at 2,000.000 ticals; estimated assets are 800,000. There are several European firms creditors the largest being the Anglo-Siam Corporation with over £40,000. All it65 words
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Article270 1930-01-29 12 A young life full of promise has been cut short. He was only twenty-three years old, had just completed his three years' training as a teacher, and was thinking of settling down and making a home of his own m April of this year (writes H.R.C.270 words
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Article43 1930-01-29 12 of the S.C.C. partnered Codner, and Wynch took Yates' place m the forward line; the last named being down with fever. Swain and Baglow netted for the soldiers m the first half, and the former, Duncan and Campling added goals m the second.43 words
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Article137 1930-01-29 12 The wedding took place recently at Kuantan of Inche Maidin bin M. Ibraham, former Private Secretary to Sir Henry Gompertz exChief Justice, F.M.S., and Miss Puteh, the only daughter of Inche Ramthan of 'Kuantan. The Misses Wong, daughters of the late Dato Wong Ah Jang, C.H., were the bridesmaids. AM.M - 137 words
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Article639 1930-01-29 12 NORTH DEFEAT SOUTH. An Interesting Contest at Ipoh. [Prom Our Own Corres;x>ndent. Ipoh, Jan. 2.V North 11 pts: South 3 pts In the annual match between the North m& South, which brings the first class programme m Malayan Rugby to a close, the North won to-day by639 words
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Article289 1930-01-29 12 Darul Bahar Win Close Game. Darul Bahar 1; Kota Raja The final of the Malaya Football Cup was played off yesterday between Kota Raja, and Darul Bahar, at the Jalan Besar Stadium, a large crowd gathering to witness the game. Kota Raja kicked off and early289 words
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Article924 1930-01-29 13 L>r W A Rogers has arrived m Ipoh from Cy\v:. nr I> D. Mcllvean returned to Penang m Scotland on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. T A. Melville and family who PC having Malaya do not expect to return. \lr R. C. Olive, oi Hong Kong, has924 words
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Article1517 1930-01-29 13 MONDAY, JANUARY 27. Present H. E. Th Officer Administering the Government <Mr. John Scott C.M.G.t H. E. The General Officer Commanding the Troops, Malaya < Major-General H. L Pritduurd, C.8.. c.m.g., d.5.0.1 The Hon'b'e the Acting Colonial Secretary, <Mr G. Hemir^t CMG> The Hon'bc Acting Resident Councillor Penan;;1,517 words
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Article1246 1930-01-29 13 Retirement of Capt. Meadows Frost. On the mctior for the adjournment the Hon'ble Mr. Bagnall said' On behalf of the Unofficial Members of Council I wish to express our regret at the departure on leave prior to retirement of Captain Meadows Frost. M.C. Resident Councillor of Penang. Captain1,246 words
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Article120 1930-01-29 13 The results of the Singapore Chess Club's handicap /American tournament Evans Gambit (accepted) to date, are as follows: Players. Class G.P. G.W. G.L. Points. Klink 2A 16 14 2 213 Tan Luang Kia 3 18 9 9 195 Reay 2A 16 11 5 185 Peck 2B 18120 words
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Article80 1930-01-29 13 The following scores were returned In the January monthly medal of the Sepoy Lines Golf Club for which fifteen cards were taken out. I The Gold Medal 1929 and Park Putter 1929 were both won by J. M. A. Lowson. The Ball Sweep was won by80 words
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Article927 1930-01-29 14 ASSIZES POSTPONED. Chief Justice on "Insult to the Public." Remarks of a notable character were passed by the Chief Just he (Sir William Murison) when the common jury returned a verdict of not guilty at the Assizes yesterday m the case m which Law Moo Teek. a927 words
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Article105 1930-01-29 14 Mr. G. E. Clayton, M.C., M.C.S., Secretary to the British Adviser, Kedah, goes on leave next month. Since coming to Kedah, at the end of 1925 Mr. Clayton has not only discharged the duties of his substantive appointment with great efficiency but also officiated as Secretary to the Sanitary Board,105 words
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Article1158 1930-01-29 14 CUSTOMS' OFFICER'S LUCK. A Valuable Cement Consignment. (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, Jan. 21. As already briefly advised by cable, a large haul of opium was made on board one of the ships of the Java-China-Japan Line yesterday week (Monday). The discovery was made while1,158 words
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Article762 1930-01-29 14 THINKING FOR HERSELF. Some of the Newest Features. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Tokyo, Jan. 4. Up to the Great War, Japan relied on foreign nations for advice and assistance m building up her navy, Britain, France. Germany and the United States, all being called upon, at one762 words
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Article53 1930-01-29 14 to congratuiare me reaerai government on showing a keen practical interest m aviation Assuming that the news is true, can it be construed as a sign that the F.M.S. is nurturing the idea of forming an air service or is the aerodrome to be built for the sole purpose of53 words
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Article147 1930-01-29 14 TWO JAVANESE STABBED. Father Reported to Have Km* Killed by Son. [Prom Our Own Correspondent Kunla Lumpur, Jan At Kampong Java. Klang. yesterday ing a Javanese named Haji Omar is all* to have run amok and stabbed his fotta i Zamzam, and another Javanese. A wee147 words
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Article491 1930-01-29 14 List of Malayan Co-operators. Messrs. Peat, Marwick. Mitchell and C Ipoh. Malayan Secretaries for the T.P.A send the following: The following companies have agreed to do for 32 hours earn week-end and lor 7 < i< days m January and February. Dredges. Puir.n* Batang Parian? Dredging Co..491 words
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Article40 1930-01-29 14 A middle-aged Chinese woman, named Chan Ah Chau, is reported to have been discovered strangled to death on January 16 m a hous< m Sungei Besi Town. She is said to haw entertained an unknown Chinese the night before.—' T.O.M.T.O.M. - 40 words
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Article6162 1930-01-29 15 [Reuter's Service.] London. Jan. 20. Mr Lloyd George, speaking at the National Liberal Clubs, characterised the recent attack by Lord Grey on his leadership as "rather shabby He appealed to Lord Grey not to discourage the Liberal Party at a time when it really was making headway. "I believe6,162 words
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Article96 1930-01-29 16 AVIATORS RETURN. Exciting Scenes at Bangkok. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Jan. 23. The return of the Siamese aviators from Delhi was made the occasion of a great popular demonstration. Special trains carried thousands to the aerodrome at Don Muang and aerial squadrons met the96 words
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Article80 1930-01-29 16 Heavy Fine for Rash Driving. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, Jan. 23. In the District Court to-day Ng Kok Hoh, Chinese student, was fined $500, or six month* for driving a car m a rash and negligent manner. It was stated that at 9 p.m. on Dec.80 words
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51 1930-01-29 16 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, Jan. 24. William Harold Bearman. described as a Singapore merchant, married to-day Miss Nellie Treble Pinchor. Arthur Wakefleld Madger. also Singapore, married Miss Mary Russel Watling. Both brides arrived by the Macedonia and both ceremonies were performed by Mr. Wilson, District51 words
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Article46 1930-01-29 16 [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok. Jan. 26. The first horse and live stock show of Siam was held to-day at the Turf Club. Large crowds witnessed the jumping competitions and at the close the awards were distributed by the Minister for the Interior.46 words
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Article34 1930-01-29 16 CHINESE FOOTBALLERS IN SIAM. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Jan. 26. The Chinese football team from Hong Kong played a game here yesterday against the Sports Club and won by four goals to one.34 words
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Article759 1930-01-29 16 FINE RUGBY VICTORY. Barnett Scores Three S.V.C 13 pts.; L\ Services v Despite a high cross-wind a good open was witnessed on the Padang yesterd; i ing, when the S.V.C. met and dele:, ed United Services by 13 points (2 goals and i to 9 points759 words
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115 1930-01-29 16 The King's Police Medal is to be presented to Mehta Prithvi Chand, Chief Inspector of the local Criminal Intelligence Department Mr. Chand has rendered very useful service particularly m connection with the suppression of Communist activities and his ability as a Japanese scholar renders115 words
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Article49 1930-01-29 16 In the Garrison Hockey League last week, the following were the results: "B" Company beat Staff and Departments 7 o, and llth. Battery R.A. s—o.5 0. "D" Company <MG> beat H.K.S 2—o; HQ Wing beat "A" Company 3—o; and "D" Company (M.G.) beat R.AO.C 3 o49 words