The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 5 February 1930
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Title Section13 1930-02-05 1 The Singapore Free Press THIkD SERIES. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1930. NO. 2,21713 words
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Article150 1930-02-05 1 .-:>■ and the Cinema bl S and the Conference 81 c Clement! and Mm Tsai 82 .1 C m.ment 82 i treat Experiment 82 Imperial Framework 83 I I i;> TO THE EDITOR. m the USA. 85 UCI \M> < OIRT NEWS. V. magex Absconds 86 s r t150 words
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Article163 1930-02-05 1 4 months' sight 2 3 15 16 month?' sight 2 3 7 8 D M days' sight 2 3 13 16 d 30 days* sight 23 2532 od <:■. demand 2 3 3 4 and Paris, demand 1430 imburg, demand 234 Wrk demand 56 l s and Sourabaya.163 words
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51 1930-02-05 1 CH AMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION. February 4th.. 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers equal to London Standard, Spot 24» L 24 :<. RSS. on Tender Feb. 24-\ 25 April 26 26 Vi July-Sept. 27^ ¥1% Market:— Quiet. Ciible:— London Spot sheet T^d. per lb. Vjrk Snot Sheet Gets. 14 7^51 words
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Article66 1930-02-05 1 umual meeting of the Chinese Christian octetion Wll held on Monday when the i ml' officials were elected for the present M rmMhliil Mr. Song Ong Siang: Vice- at the Rev. W. Murray.; Hon. Sec. Mr. Boon Chin; Hon. Treas. Mr. Tan Teck 1 an Bon Auditor Mr. Cheong Swi66 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article21 1930-02-05 1 PEARCE— At the European Hospital, Kual. Lumpur, on January 30, to Mr. and Mrs. A Pearce of Klang, a son.21 words
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Article459 1930-02-05 1 The last mail from Home with dates up to January 9th. arrived by 8.1. on Saturday morning. This mail leaves by P. and O. on Thursday. A distinguished gathering was present at vili India-Ceylon Club, Orchard Road to enter* ai: Mr. R. J. Farrer. m honour of459 words
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Article210 1930-02-05 1 February 4. Pearl Sago Small 8.25 Copra Sundried 9-40 Rice, Anam No. 2 250 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 8.30 Rice, Siam old No. 1. 320 Rice, Rangoon Bintan 260 Rice, Rangoon Sioka 256 Rice, Siam Broken No. 1. 220 Rice, Siam Broken No. 2. 200210 words
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Article761 1930-02-05 1 The reply to Dr. Lim Han Hoe's question at Municipal Commission regarding the showing of films at the Victoria Theatre does not greatly help to clear up the position, which seems to be curiously involved. As far as we can gather the Commissioners firstly reserve761 words
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Article701 1930-02-05 1 Jan. 31. Whatever may be the outcome of the Naval Conference it seems moderately certain that the work of the plenal meetings will be cut and dried. The vital discussion is plainly proceeding m the delegate meetings and when the public sittings of the Conference701 words
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Article833 1930-02-05 2 Feb. 1. With the exception of Lady Simon's careless condemnations not a great deal has been heard of late m regard to the matter of mvi tsai, and it is just possible that if Lord Passfield leaves the Colonial Office the Government of Hong833 words
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Article753 1930-02-05 2 The French naval proposals which it is hoped will form a bridge between those who advocate tonnage by classes and those who advocate tonnage as a total, have now been published and appear to be an honest endeavour to deal with a serious difficulty. As far as inexpert753 words
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Article862 1930-02-05 2 Feb 4 By leaving aside such questions as the attitude of the Soviet Government towards international debts, religion, revolutionary propaganda and politics generally, we can find proceeding m that country possibly the most remarkable and most interesting State experiment of which human history has cord. The cabled862 words
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Article1270 1930-02-05 3 :< port of the conference which en considering the operation of Crown m regard to Dominion tslation, brings into prominence adily growing need for close ideration of the relationships beth€ various countries m the rial Commonwealth and the thei Country. This is only one ol that extraordinarily1,270 words
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Article1599 1930-02-05 3 MARJORIE BINNIE - MARJORIE BINNIE All fairy tales ought to begin thus. All children ought to like fairy tales at some .•eriod of their childhood, although there is j io\v a movement to discredit the telling of fairy fiction and there are people who strongly j deplore any reading1,599 words
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Article302 1930-02-05 3 A Proposed Memorial. The following letter from Mr. A. Turner Laing, Mayor of Bexhill. has been cent to the Malayan Press. "In view of the many activities and public services rendered by the late Sir Ernest Birch K.C.M.G.. a desire has been expressed m many302 words
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Article229 1930-02-05 3 Sir C. dementi's Views. There can be no question, says the Malay Mail m the course of a leader, of any lack of sympathy with Asiatic aspirations when Sir Cecil declared himself a convinced opponent of democratic forms of government for the peoples of the Par East. This229 words
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Article79 1930-02-05 3 "Veracity," Ipoh writes to the Times of Malaya as follows: "I protest most strongly protest against the recent advertisement m your esteemed paper, relating to White Horse Whisky. The statement about being the "Oldest Horse m the World" is ridiculous simply ridiculous. As everybody knows, the oldest horses m the79 words
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Article439 1930-02-05 4 SIR JOHN HANDLES' VIEWS. A Believer m Tariff Reform. With the statement that "he was not prepared to be very optimistic" about the prospects, Sir John Randies, the Manchester Ironmaster and Conservative M.P. for the North West (now Exchange) Division of that city from 1912-22 brought to439 words
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Article219 1930-02-05 4 The following appointments have been made by the Secretary of State for the Colonies during the month of December. Federated Malay States: Mr. C. B. Bowman, Assistant Master, Education Dept., Straits Settlements and F.M.S., Mr. J. S. H. Cunyingham Brown, Cadet, Malayan Civil Service: Mr. D. B. W.219 words
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Article78 1930-02-05 4 A motor accident m which a Chinese nurse on the staff of the General Hospital, Kuala Lumpur was concerned, occurred on Friday night m Victory Avenue. She was, it is said, driving her Austin Seven car towards the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station along the Avenue when near the entrance toM.M - 78 words
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Article167 1930-02-05 4 This Morning's Arrangements. His Excellency. Sir Cecil Clementi, arrives from Hong Kong by the Mantua at nine o'clock this morning, and will make his official landing at Johnston's Pier at ten o'clock, proceeding direct to the Legislative Council Chamber to be sworn m by the Chief167 words
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Article1046 1930-02-05 4 FORMER OFFICIAL'S VIEWS. Nothing or Anything May Happen. "When this new agreement is adopted by the Nationalist Government of Egypt and the British troops are taken away, anything might happen. There might be bad times for foreigners m Egypt- -that is the great fear. Nothing1,046 words
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Article862 1930-02-05 4 TOURIST SEASON OPENS-Weil-Known Personalities on Board. The Empress of Australia, the arrival of which at Singapore yesterday, marked the first evidence here of the tourist season, has an immense bulk of 21,850 tons and is smoothly driven by oil-burning engines that urge her easily through862 words
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Article256 1930-02-05 4 A SUSSING CHALLENGE CUP. SOLDIER IN TROUBLE. Welch Regiment Private Sent to Prison. Yesterday before the District Jucll" rife C. H. O. Clarke) Edward Gecrge Hays, pr: v a In the Welch Regiment, pleaded gui| ty charges of housebreaking, theft, and al hirt ing for the purpose of house trespass256 words
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582 1930-02-05 4 The following are minutes of a commute* meeting held m the Sandakan Club on Jan 2nd., at 5 p.m. Present: The Honourable Mr. F. W. Pinnock (m the Chair). Dr. V. A. Stookes, Mr. A D Henne, Mr. G. Mayor, Mr. J. K. S. Malcolm582 words
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Article31 1930-02-05 4 Mr. Choo Kia Peng, C.8.E., will leave for England next month. After visiting his son« there, he will proceed to Chicago as one of the Malayan delegates to the Rotary Conference.31 words
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Article943 1930-02-05 5 The Kennel Club of the Straits Settlements \empted from registration. His many friends m Malaya will welcome the news that Mr. A. H. Miles is to return. He Is |o leave London on the P. and O. steamer Rawalpindi this week. P.G. Mr H Fraser succeeds943 words
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721 1930-02-05 5 OFFICIAL REGULATIONS. Certificates of Airworthiness and Pilots' Licences. A memorandum and directions by the Governor on the subject of aerial navigation m the Straits Settlements are published m the Government Gazette, the legal provisions regarding aerial navigation m the Straits being contained m Orders m721 words
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Article218 1930-02-05 5 "It is a most extraordinary story" commented :he Chief Justice referring to the defence of an Indian named M. Shaik Mohamed, against whom M. Akisamalim Brothers, claimed a sum of over $2,000 on a promissory note m the Supreme Court yesterday. Mr. R. L. Eber appeared for218 words
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660 1930-02-05 5 TRIBUTE TO MR. FARRER. Yesterday's Function at India-Ceylon Club. A distinguished gathering was present at tht India-Ceylon Club, Orchard Road, yesterdaj afternoon, when Mr. R. J. Farrer, President o: the Municipal Commissioners, was entertainec m honour of his recent appointment as Companion of the660 words
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Article347 1930-02-05 5 Christmas m the U.S.A. To the Editor. Sir, I wish to congratulate V.B. (whose article m the Manchester Guardian was reproduced m your issue of Tuesday) upon his keen observation of Christmas m America, but really can one believe that candles m a public square will347 words
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Article685 1930-02-05 5 Singapore, Jan. 28. The price of Tin during the past week has remained fairly steady, fluctuations being within narrow limits. At the close, however, quotations appear to have taken an upward movement and there is evidence of good speculative buying. London advices indicate that the metal market685 words
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Article142 1930-02-05 5 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 952 nd. auction yesterday, when there was catalogued 2,231,381 lbs.; 996.15 tons; Offered 1,990,770 lbs.; 888.74 tons; Sold 1,694,478 lbs.; 756.46 tons. Spot. London 7%d. New York 15 cts. PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Cents Per Lb. Standard142 words
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Article118 1930-02-05 5 Mr. Charles Wilson, until recently Deputy Controller of Labour and District Judge, Penang, left for Kuala Lumpur during the week end on transfer to the Federal Secretariat. Mr. H. R. Joynt of Kuala Lumpur will take Mr. C. Wilson's place at the Penang Labour Office. The Rev. S. S. Packianathan,118 words
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Article998 1930-02-05 6 PERSENANGAN STIA CLUB. The New Officers Elected. The annual general meeting of the Persenangan Stia Club was held on Sunday at the Club premises. No 747. North Bridge Road. A fairly large number of members were present and Mr. S. Yahya Afin. the President, was m998 words
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Article194 1930-02-05 6 Isaac Levine Levants. The charge of being found m a common gaming house which was preferred against three Chinese who were arrested during a raid on the Cosmopolitan Club recently, was yesterday withdrawn by Mr. E. Tongue, A.S.P. attached to the Detective Branch. The accused were194 words
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Article302 1930-02-05 6 A Timely Tip to the Police. A motor-bus belonging jointly to two Chinese disappeared from outside No. 22 Angulia Road at r.bout 5 a.m. on January 24, but the Detective Branch hv.d received information that a motor-bus was going to be stolen and within four hours after the302 words
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Article245 1930-02-05 6 Brigade's Fine Work Averts Greater Danger. A great many yesterday had the opportunity to witness the thorough manner m which the Singapore Fire Brigade do their work. Between three and four yesterday afternoon a fire broke out m a three-storied terrace house m Merchant Road, the house245 words
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Article121 1930-02-05 6 Another very successful Swimming Carnival was held at Sea View Hotel on Monday night, the results of the various events being as follow: Men's One Length. 1. C. Goldman: 2. Druiding; 3. R. Goldman. Obstacle Race. 1. C. Goldman; 2. A. H. Wheeler; 3. A. H.121 words
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Article61 1930-02-05 6 Delivering oral judgment yesterday Mr. Justice Stevens awarded Ong Swee Hock, plaintiff m the action, the full amount of his claim against the defaulting trustee, Chia Lim Neo, m the matter of the estate of Ong Tek < Lim, i.e., $813,068.82. Mr. J. Laycock and Mr. Osborne Jones appeared for61 words
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184 1930-02-05 6 Socony Beat Nestles. Socony 2: Nestles 0. Poor football was seen at the Stadium yesterday afternoon when Socony and Nestles met m the Inter-Commercial Cup competition, the Oil Company winning by two goals to nil. Socony were easily the better side, their backs being very steady. Each184 words
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Article289 1930-02-05 6 Effect of Marriage Upon Indian's Will. The point as to whether a will which was admittedly revoked by a marriage entered into one month prior to the testator's death was revived by reference to it m the marriage settlement of the widow was dealt with m a289 words
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Article168 1930-02-05 6 Captain's Cup. The final of the above competition was played off on Sunday the 26th inst. and ended m a win tor T. Morita who beat M. Yamagucni by 5 and 3. MAKINO Cli:\ The following is the draw for the Makino Cup. Competitors are reminded168 words
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Article110 1930-02-05 6 The following are the results up to Jan. 25th. Team P. W. D. L. Pts. H. Q. Wing, Welch R. 4 4 0 0 8 "B" Coy. Welch R. 3 3 0 0 6 "C" Coy. Welch R. 3 3 0 0 6 Royal Engineers. 5 2110 words
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Article84 1930-02-05 6 A shocking accident occurred at Tanglin a few days ago when a Chinese woman who was working at the bottom of a deep sewerage pit was buried alive as the result of the sides of the pit collapsing on top of her. Two Chinese sub-contractors engaged m sewerage84 words
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Article46 1930-02-05 6 Dr. Menon, of Batu Gajah, has been transferred to Sitiawan where he will be m charge of the District Hospital. It is understood that Dr. C. Jumeaux who has been m charge of Sitiawan Hospital for some time is being transferred to Batu Gajah Hospital. I46 words
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Article335 1930-02-05 6 FORTUNATE JOHOKK. A.P.C. and Socony Price-cutting Campaign. The oil "war" between the A PC Standard Oil Co., which began with price cuts m Perak last December, bat throughout Malaya. Actual details of the various prices available but the Free Press under i. m Perak now335 words
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Article590 1930-02-05 6 Plaintiff and His Five Sisters. With the air of a male putting a question appertaining to the opposite sex which dm unanswerable. Mr. W. P. D. Parsons, conn- for the plaintiff m an estate action, caused general smile to flit across the faces oi bfa opponent, the590 words
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Article45 1930-02-05 6 In regimental hockey matches last week, the Battalion XI beat the Indian Association 3—o, and the V.M.C.A. s—o;5 0; *'B" Company beat a V.M.C.A. side 7—o; "A" Company beat "C Company 2 o; The Police beat "C" Company 4—l; and HQ beat the S.C.C. 4—l.45 words
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Article237 1930-02-05 7 A PEACEHAVEN EFFORT. "Natives are Bloodthirsty Thugs." Home papers of late have provided a number I examples of "fine writing" about Malaya, or. ia the errant globetrotter generally insists on tiling it. "Malay." It is possible to regard i th a certain amount of amusement the237 words
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Article528 1930-02-05 7 LThe following extracts from home of a Dg Peacehavener recently landed m M.i lay a may be of interest as depicting the .lie he has gone to. His identity will be recognlnd by those whom he was pleased tfl call his friends and who will, we feel528 words
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Article125 1930-02-05 7 WEDDING ALLAN-EASTON. On Monday morning the wedding of Mr. James Caldwell Allan, of Singapore, and Miss Violet Easton. of Tinkurrin, West Australia, x)k place m the Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Stephen Band officiating. The bride, who armed on Saturday by the Centaur, was given away by Mr. W. C. McCall125 words
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Article86 1930-02-05 7 Eommission as Second-Lieutenant m the Settlements Volunteers has been granted I Mr. W. H C. Horn. Charged with unlawfully keeping a public smoking room, Lim Chiang, a Chinese, was v.ned $100, or m default six weeks imprisonment, by the District Judge. Mr. C. H. G. Clarke. A Revenue Officer stated86 words
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Article716 1930-02-05 7 Mr. and Mrs. Alan Loke have returned from China after a brief holiday. Dr. J. I. Baeza has been seconded for service as Senior Health Officer. Kedah. Mr. G. B. Kellagher has been appointed District Judge, Malacca, In place of Mr. C. W. Mr. E. W.M.M - 716 words
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Article185 1930-02-05 7 Recruiting for the new B Company S.V.C. has been proceeding well and the numbers secured are already sufficient to permit the formation of the Company. The latest return gives 72 as having joined and whilst this is short of the necessary number recruits are still coming185 words
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Article942 1930-02-05 7 Not far from the northern boundary o'. Equatoria is situated the state of Rhala. wh^rc Raja is a very remarkable man. At his nod statesmen tremble and the people of his court devoutly pray every morning that his temper may be less noticeable than usual, but it rarelyTOPAZ - 942 words
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Article96 1930-02-05 7 WEDDING TANNOCK— BURGESS. On Tuesday afternoon a very pretty wedding was solemnized by the Rev. J. V. Westlake m St. Andrew's Cathedral, when Mr. James Robert Tannock of Gadek Estate, Tampin, was married to Miss Mary Ellen Burgess, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Burgess of Richmond, Surrey,96 words
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Article46 1930-02-05 7 Mr. T. I. M. Gordon, Chief Accountant, Posts and Telegraphs Department, will take up the appointment as Assistant Secretary for Postal Affairs, while Mr. W. H. Green, Senior Accountant, will act as Chief Accountant, and Mr. R. Graham will take the place of Mr. Green, j46 words
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Article814 1930-02-05 7 BOLIVIA ADHESIONS. Way Clear for Price Messrs. Peat, Mar wick and Mitchell, Malayan representatives of the Tin Producers' Association, send us the following important wire: The Tin Producers' Association are authorised to announce that His Excellency Don Simon Patino, m view of the position of the814 words
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Article128 1930-02-05 7 The hockey match arranged for last evening on the Padang between the S.C.C. and the V.M.C.A. was cancelled. Incredible as it may seem the Club were unable to raise eleven players from their large membership to fulfil the fixture. What was perhaps worse was the fact that a number of128 words
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1043 1930-02-05 8 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1930. THE RAZOR KING VISITS JAVA. MR. GILLETTE'S PLANS. PWill See Old-World [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Batavia, Jan. 28. On Monday morning Mr. King Gillettte, the razor blade king, landed m Tandjong Priok for a visit to the Dutch East Indies. Mr. Gillette who carries his 751,043 words
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Article906 1930-02-05 8 THE TRIAL OF MARY DUGAN. THEATRE'S NEXT TALKIE. Satisfactory Trade Showing Yesterday. (By Our Film Correspondent;. Another striking example of the art and high entertainment value of the "talkies" was afforded at the Victoria Theatre yesterday afternoon at a trade showing of Metro-Gold-wyn-Meyer's all-dialogue film, The Trial of Mary Dugan,906 words
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Article1149 1930-02-05 8 FINALS YESTERDAY. Some Interesting Games. Quite a large and fashionable crowd witnessed the final stages of the Johore Tennis Tournament at the Civil Service Club Johore Bahru yesterday evening, bringing to a successful conclusion what has proved to be a most interesting meeting, favoured by exceptionally1,149 words
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Article660 1930-02-05 8 CHINESE REGRETS. Sir C. dementi's Last Meeting. At the meeting of Legislative Council h Kong, on Jan. 23 the Unofficial paid trib ite to Sir Cecil Clementi as follows: As Senior Unofficial, the Hon. Sir Henr. p lock said: Although the community. fe whole, finally took660 words
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Article72 1930-02-05 8 The final m the Hull Challenge Cup Competition took place at Johore Bahru on Wednesday when, m the last few minutes of the game, the Medical Sports Club beat the Education Department by the one goal scored. After the match Mr. A. F. Richards, Acting General Adviser,72 words
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Article77 1930-02-05 8 A couple of mornings ago says Wednesday s Times of Malaya, a male Chinese was found lying dead on the railway line some distance away from the Menglembu railway station with his right arm badly crushed. A bundle of clothes and an umbrella were found by the side of him77 words
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Article1361 1930-02-05 9 Quirquid agunt homines nostri est farrago libellt. Juvenal. A rather crushing blow has been administered to budding politicians of the Far East by Sir Cecil Clementi. whose final words to Hong Rom have been that "democracy is not a safe form oi G °rnment for the1,361 words
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Article402 1930-02-05 9 Satisfactory Conditions. The Malay Mail, commenting on the forthcoming visit of a Government of India deputation to Malaya, and the recent visit of Mr. T. Prakasam says: When Mr. Prakasam was m Kuala Lumpur and Singapore m the early part of his tour he stated that402 words
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Article215 1930-02-05 9 In the Supreme Court Penang on Wednesday morning Mr. Justice Sproule delivered judgment m the action m which Messrs. Pritchard Co, sued Mr. J. 11. Saunders. until recently the Manager of the Ipoh Branch of the firm, for the recovery of a sum of $2,200 alleged215 words
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Article871 1930-02-05 9 Position of Malayan Teams. The Junior Kolapore Match instituted by the National Rifle Association m 1926 with the approval of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, and the very kind assistance of the Colonial Office, enabled the smaller countries of the Empire which find it871 words
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Article157 1930-02-05 9 Vol. F. H. Dally 38 40 73 167 163 330 Straits Settlements. 7th. Captain of Team Capt. D. H. Steers. Yds. Yds. 900 1,000 Total. Capt. D. H. Steers, R.E. 43 36 79 2nd. Lieut. H. E. Gubbins, S.S.V.F.R. of O 42 33 75 Major W. M. L. Bower, late157 words
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Article39 1930-02-05 9 Mr, and Mrs. V. I. Home have returned to Kuala Lumpur from leave. Mr. Home, who for several years has been manager of Messrs Guthrie and Co's import branch m Kuala Lumpur, leaves for Singapore shortly on trans- fer.-39 words
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Article649 1930-02-05 9 Public Sport and Play. The following action was taken at a meeting of Committee No. 6, held on January 21st. Approved fencing, re-turfing, etc. of block No, 38 at Kampong Kapor for uce as a children's playground. Approved statement of net receipts, amounting to $552.91 at opening match649 words
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913 1930-02-05 10 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1930. HOLIDAY WEEK YACHTING. THE RACE TO CHANGI. Steady Winds and Good Sailing. Sewn boats started from the R.S.Y. Club at 10 a.m. en Thursday m the annual race usually sailed during the Chinese New Year holidays for the Aeolus cup. The course for this race is913 words
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Article80 1930-02-05 10 A Chinese motor cyclist was badly hurt when he was thrown off his machine near the Wayang Satu Police Station on Friday. Picked up m a semi-conscious condition, he was rushed to hospital m an ambulance. While a Tamil was climbing a coconut tree on Siong estate, Batu Caves, for80 words
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Article1229 1930-02-05 10 A BANGKOK SENSATION. Liabilities Amount to Two Million Ticals. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Bangkok, Jan. 29. The sensation of the week has been difficulties m which the biggest Chinese rice miller, Lee Teck Aw, chop Khoon Seng, has found himself. He has been doing a very1,229 words
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Article264 1930-02-05 10 CHINESE NEW YEAR ACCIDENTS. HEAVY CAR TRAFFIC. Serious Spill on Bukit Timab Road. Numerous street accidents occurred m various parts of the town during the Chinese New Year holidays, the large majority of them being only minor ones. More than ever this year did the Chinese of Singapore take to264 words
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Article335 1930-02-05 10 The Monthly Medal. The February medal competition was played on Saturday and yesterday and resulted m a win for Mr. M. Buchanan m A division and by Mr. H. W. Hawkins m B division. Eighty-one cards were taken out and the following were returned: A DIVISION. M.335 words
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Article45 1930-02-05 10 Raffles Museum again opened its doors to record crowds during Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, thousands of Chinese of the poorer class breaking their journey to Town or vice versa to roam through the Museum or rest themselves under the shade of the palm trees outside.45 words
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Article703 1930-02-05 10 IPOH SPRING MEETING. An Extraordinary Mistake. [From Our Own Correspondent Ipoh, Feb. I The weather was fine but rather too hot r comfort on the first day's racing of the Permit Turf Club's Spring meeting on Saturday There were many present, including the acting British Resident, Mr.703 words
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Article57 1930-02-05 10 Chinese New Year Competitions. The following are the results of the Chines* New Year competitions: Shanghai Foursome: J. Tryner and J. P. Campbell 80 13 67 J. Strachan and H. I. Jones 75 Btt 69. J. Macgilchrist and A. Barron 86 Itfi 73 Mixed Foursome: Mrs. J.57 words
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Article1082 1930-02-05 11 A DEPRESSING SEASON. Bs of Sea and Land n Our Own Correspondent). Dublin, Dec. 31. Horrible weather prevailed during Christmas it was not a bit typical rain and nan floods and mvd of the season of peace vill. there being not a single Christ CJUPd effect1,082 words
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Article763 1930-02-05 11 WALES BEAT THE REST. End of the Singapore Season. Wales 5 pts. The Rest 0 pts. It was an entirely regimental side that represented Wales against The Rest on the Padang on Saturday afternoon. Perkins and Evans of the S.C.C. were both forced to cry ofl763 words
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Article33 1930-02-05 11 Early on Friday night an accident occurred m the shows at Anson Road, a Chinese who was riding on the merry-go-round being thrown oft. He was removed to hospital with a broken leg.33 words
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Article1206 1930-02-05 11 SUGGESTED ABOLITION. Wives' Rights Against Husbands. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tokv>, Jan. C, A new code of the criminal laws of Japan, work on the revision of which was started s:omc nine years ago. will be completed m brother few weeks. It has given occasion to1,206 words
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Article428 1930-02-05 11 THE ANNUAL MATCH. F.M.S. Lose Exciting Match at Kuala Lumpur. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur Feb. 1. Colony 3; F.M.S 2. The F.M.S. vs. Colony hockey was a most exciting match m which infringements were frequent. Play was even throughout though the Colony showed superior stamina428 words
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Article138 1930-02-05 11 Military Teams at the Swimming Club. Yesterday was an interesting morning at the Singapore Swimming Club, for two teams recruited from the Welch Regiment and Royal Engineers were visitors, and were successful m one match but lost the other. In the A. match the military side beat the138 words
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Article59 1930-02-05 11 Jockeys and Trainers Meet. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Feb. 1. The jockeys and trainers met yesterday and formed a sports club with representatives from ali centres for cricket and other games. Mr. J. C. Osborne. the Stipendiary Steward presided, and Mr. Davies was made secretary.59 words
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Article1495 1930-02-05 12 MATTERS OF CHINESE INTEREST. MUI TSAI WAGES. Chinese Education m Singapore. (By Our Chinese Correspondent). Recently, at the joint meeting of the Executive Committee of Hokien Association (Singapore) and the faculty staff of Tao Nan School. Armenian Street, the Chairman, Mr. Tan Kah Kee made a very interesting speech on1,495 words
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Article320 1930-02-05 12 End of a Successful Season. The first annual dinner of the Public Services Rugby Football Club was held at Raffles Hotel on Saturday evening, a large company was present and spent a very enjoyable time. Mr. N. L. Linden was m the chair, and m a320 words
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Article187 1930-02-05 12 The final of the Men's Doubles Level m the Johore Tennis Tournament, which was postponed owing to the absence of one of the players on urgent business, was played at the Civil Service Club, Johore Bahru on Saturday. The contestants were the Rev. W. H. Aitken187 words
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Article732 1930-02-05 12 "NOT SUITABLE OR SAFE." Sir Cecil dementi's Farewell Speeches at Hong Kong. Sir Cecil dementi, who succeeds Sir Hugh Clifford as Governor of the Straits Settlements and High Commissioner of the Malay States, bade farewell to the members of the Hong Kong Legislative Council last732 words
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Article643 1930-02-05 12 Hong Kong To-day and Thirty Years Ago. On the lawn of the Hong Kong Cricket Club on Thursday last week before a gaily decorated pavilion and surrounded by flagbedecked marquees, the European and Chinese community of Hong Kong bade their official farewell to Sir Cecil Clementi and Lady643 words
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Article627 1930-02-05 12 Fight at Noak's Ark. [Prom Our Own Correspondent] London, Jan. 2. Celebrations on as lavish a scale as ever before marked the New Year Celebrations m London. Despite the Wall Street crash, the Hatry debacle, the collapse of the Home and Harrison groups, the anaemic627 words
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Article65 1930-02-05 12 Mr. G. T. de Silva, a director of the firm fli Messrs. B. P. de Silva, Ltd. the well knowr Singapore and Penang jewellers, has arrived m Penang to take charge of the Penang Brand of the firm, and to relieve Mr. N. P. de Silva who has been the65 words
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Article613 1930-02-05 13 Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Voules are again wintering m Switzerland. Mr E. J. Hill. Assistant Engineer, P.W.D.. Kedah, is proceeding home this week. Mrs G F. Strickland and daughter are leaving for Home by the Mantua on Thursday. The marriage arranged between Miss P. Kinder613 words
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Article299 1930-02-05 13 Round the World Adventurers. Much interest was caused m town yesterday by the arrival of Mr. E. Kotulsklj and Mr. C. Masluk. Latvian subjects, who are touring round the world on motorcycle and side car, the make being A.J.S. The present tour started on March 3 1st299 words
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Article1272 1930-02-05 13 JOCK - JOCK "Kings have m fact been but incidental to England's history." A. S. M. Hutchinson. One reads and re-reads with pleasure Mr. A. S. M. Hutchinson 's thought-provoking romances, m spite of their jerky style, and their amazing syntactical and grammatical eccentricities, but m his case— as m1,272 words
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792 1930-02-05 13 I The annual general meeting of Glenealy Plantations, Limited, was held m the Hong Kong Bank Chambers, on Saturday, the following being present: Mr. W. E. Rayner (Chairman), Mr. H. C. Atkin-Berry, Mr. J. E. Jones and Mr. J. E. Cookscn, for the Secretaries. Messrs. Derrick792 words
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Article47 1930-02-05 13 In honour of his being made a Justice of the Peace for Penang, Dr. Mohamed Ariff, a VicePresident of the Crescent Star Sports Club, was entertained by the members of the Club to a tea party at the Club premises m Perak Road on Wednesday afternoon last.47 words
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Article437 1930-02-05 13 Nine Months for Criminal Breah of Trust. Pleading guilty to a charge of criminal breach of trust as a servant m respect of sums of money totalling over $15,000, F. W. Boudewyn, a Eurasian employed as an accountant by Messrs. Rose, Macphail and Penman, the437 words
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249 1930-02-05 13 District Judge's Decision. The re-trial of the case against Dr. G. E. Madgwick, Professor at Raffle's College, who was charged with driving his car without lights along Orchard Road at about 1 a.m. on September 29 last, was heard before the District Judge on249 words
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Article140 1930-02-05 13 Gang Robbers' Daring. As a result of a daring raid by a gang of armed robbers a number of Chinese women of the amah class will have unpleasant recollections of Chinese New Year. Bedecked m their jewellery m honour of the season and, m the majority140 words
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Article92 1930-02-05 13 Alleged Illegal Gratification. A date was fixed m the Fourth Magistrate's Court yesterday for the hearing of the case m which A. Puspalm, a clerk employed at the Supreme Court, is charged with receiving an illegal gratification. It is alleged that on or about January 1592 words
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Article987 1930-02-05 14 NOT AN ENTERTAINMENT. Unusual Prelude to Assize Following his caustic comment when he adjourned the Assizes last week m order that a fresh jury might be empanelled, the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) addressed some firm remarks to the new jurymen when the court987 words
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Article375 1930-02-05 14 THE INTER-COMMERCIAL CUP. NEWCOMERS BEATEN. Hongkong Bank's Victory Over General Electric Co. Hongkong Bank .5: General Electric 0. Five-nil may seem a large margin to win by, but m yesterday's Commercial Cup match between the Hongkong Bank and the General Electric Company, newcomers to the Commercial Cup Competition, it did375 words
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Article157 1930-02-05 14 Ladies* Competition. The February Ladies' Bogey competition was played yesterday afternoon and resulted m a win for Mrs. E. A. Gibson, who returned 6 up. Forty-five cards were taken out. and the following were returned. Mrs. E. A. Gibson 13 6 Up Mrs. C. Graham Brown 8157 words
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Article124 1930-02-05 14 The results of the Singapore Chess Club's handicap American tournament Evans Gambit (accepted) to-date are as follows Players Class G.P. G.W. G.L. Pts. Klink 2A 16 14 2 213 Peck 2B 20 9 11 205 Tan Luang Kia 3 18 9 9 195 Reay 2 A 16124 words
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Article151 1930-02-05 14 Eleven Macao Chinese were arrested m No. 43 Upper Chinchew Street on the afternoon of February 1 by Mr. Tongue A.S.P. attached to the Detective Branch. Each of the accused men was fined $15 by the Fourth Magistrate, Mr. J. F. F. Gregg, yesterday, $5 of151 words
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Article22 1930-02-05 14 Sir Cecil dementi's appointment to be Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Straits Settlements and their Dependencies is gazetted under date Jan. 2.22 words
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Article900 1930-02-05 14 OWNERS' APPEAL. Sequel to Town Improvement Scheme. Several points bearing on the valuation of land were raised m the Supreme Court yesterday when a special appeal came up before Mr. Justice Stevens. The case was one arising out of the award of the Improvement Trust on the900 words
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Article97 1930-02-05 14 A rather serious mishap occurred at the 2*'j mile 'Bachang at about 11 a.m. on Friday, says the Malacca Guardian, when a hire car travelling towards Malacca and driven by a Malay suddenly went out of its course and knocked down two Chinese pedestrians, one of whom had both his97 words
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Article654 1930-02-05 14 A GOOD DAY'S SPORT. Yesterday's Racing at Ipoh. [From Our Own Correspondent Ipoh, Feb j The races started to-day m fine, hot weath but there was a break before the sixth nu heavy drizzle, however, passed off whc. race was over. Going was good anc attendance654 words
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Article91 1930-02-05 14 A CORRECTION. To the Editor. Sir, We have received a letter from Messrs Henry Gardner and Co.. Ltd., of London, from which it appears that their attention has been called to a paragraph which appeared m your paper on December 10th. last, m which thnr firm91 words
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Article5349 1930-02-05 15 [Reuter's Service.] Hong Kong, Jan. 29. The Norwegian steamer Braaland, Shanghai to Rangoon, m ballast, is aground on Bombay Heel of the Paracel Islands group. The Macedonia and the tug Henry Kewsick fgmt Bong Kong, are proceeding to her, and IIM tig fa expected to reach her by daylight5,349 words
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Article72 1930-02-05 16 Quiet Times. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Feb. 1. The Chinese new year was the quietest on record there being very little cracker firing and no flags, but thousands flocked into the town all day quietly enjoying themselves m the coffeeshops. Business places were all72 words
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Article42 1930-02-05 16 Seven Candidates m Recent Law Examinations. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Feb. 3. Seven Siamese female students sat for th€ recent law examinations and one of them passed, thus being the first Siamese lady to becomf a barrister.42 words
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Article35 1930-02-05 16 Long Drought Causing Anxiety. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, Feb. 3. In Pattani and Singora provinces anxietj prevails for the rice crop as certain district? have been without rain for 72 days.35 words
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Article83 1930-02-05 16 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Feb. 3. Dr. Wu Lien Teh, who is visiting Ipoh, ha* been received warmly by the Chinese community and he is m great demand for public lectures. He has agreed, despite the shortness of his visit, to address the83 words
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Article496 1930-02-05 16 CAUGHT BY CURRENT. Crowds Watch Thrilling Spectacle. Penang, Jan. 30. A most extraordinary incident, believed to be the first of its kind ever to have occurred at Penang, took place this morning, when the Blue Funnel liner Antenor arrived m port. People were just gathering forM.M - 496 words
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193 1930-02-05 16 Notable Assizes Conclude. The last case on the list of the First Assizes for 1930 was concluded before the Chief Justice. Sir William Murison yesterday. Before the case was proceeded with the D.P.P. Mr. J. H Pedlow. asked His Lordship to release him from further193 words
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Article137 1930-02-05 16 The Osborne Shield. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Feb. 4. The annual inter-State rifle contest for the Osborne Challenge Shield took place at Ipoh this week-end. Selangor and Negri Sembilan sent challenge teams against Perak (holders). There was some fine shooting by the Negri who surprised all by137 words
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38 1930-02-05 16 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Feb. 3. N It is understood that Sir Cecil Clementi will pay a formal visit to Perak about April, for which an elaborate programme is being prepared.38 words
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Article28 1930-02-05 16 Mr. J. S. Macpherson, on his return from leave on Feb. 22, will relieve Mr. R. L. German of the Federal Secretariat, who is going on leave. M.MM.M - 28 words
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77 1930-02-05 16 MOTOR CYCLE CRASH Death Six Months After Arrival. [Prom Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur. I, Mr. Hugh Ross, aged 24. an empi John Little's branch here, died m the I Hospital this morning following an m Circular Road yesterday at G pm motorcycle collided77 words
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534 1930-02-05 16 Criminal Charge Against Partner. A meeting of European Cams, credil Nai Lee Teck Aw (Khoon Bens) v. i at the Banque de l'lndochine. Bai. recently. Nai Lee Teck Aw being present The meeting decided to take steps bo mit a petition to the Civil Court534 words
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Article250 1930-02-05 16 A Fifteen Hours' Voyage. A little while ago we announced the intei. tion of three Singapore motor-boat enthusi.r to undertake the difficult task of travelin from Singapore to Malacca m their 18 fe. Thornycroft "runabout", engined with a 20 h p Evinrude engine. The start was250 words