The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 19 February 1930
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Title Section16 1930-02-19 1 The Singapore Free Press SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1930. \n 2 219 A, > \J £< J. «716 words
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Article271 1930-02-19 1 1 I \I>KKS Thousand -Pound Reflections 113 Mr Shelford and the Port 113 Russia and Religion 1H We»-k-»-:ul Comment 114 Iroublo. <rr.» T.'.m Drivers 114 hni.atter-Cuitr.ator 115 Sfaxton and Beaverbrook 115 LETTSBS TO THE EDITOR. Progressive Malaya 119 Umiw nr Passports 119 Sportir.^ Tkdtloa In the Schools 123 British271 words
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Article201 1930-02-19 1 SELLING London 4 months* sight 2 3 15 16 London 3 month? sight 2 3 7 8 Londi n 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 1116 Hamburg, demand 234 del201 words
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Article65 1930-02-19 1 Prom Sibu we are credibly informed that S local Mission school examination was responsttUS for the question. "Why is it that the un never sets on the British Empire," to which ne canny pupil responded: "Because they annot be trusted in the dark!" Another cholar was of the opinion that65 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article122 1930-02-19 1 L1M To Dr. and Mrs. Lim Eng Hae a son at No. 11A Maksim Road TEALE.— On January 8, 1930. at Windyridge. Farnborough. Kent, to May "(Tiggs)" <nee Chandler) and F. Alan Teale a son. McKIERNAN. At the European Hospital. Kuala Lumpur, on February 11. to Mr. and Mrs.122 words
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Article93 1930-02-19 1 NICOLL— REIDIE On February 15th. 1930. at The Presbyterian Church. Singapore. Thomas Soutar Bisset Nicoll, son of the late Mr. Wm. Nicoll. Arbroath. Scotland, and Mrs. Nicoll. tc Alison Brown Reidie. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Reidie. Wanstead. London. COBBOLD-TAYLOR —On February 14th, 1930. at the Church93 words
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Article49 1930-02-19 1 Mr. Leo Nonis and family beg to tender their best thanks to the godown staff of the Firestone Rubber Co.. Ltd friends and relatives for their kind attendance at the funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Nonis. also for wreaths and letters of condolence in their sad bereavement.49 words
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Article499 1930-02-19 1 The last mail from Home with dates up to January 23rd. arrived by 8.1. on Saturday. This mail leaves by P. and O. on Friday morning. At a meeting of the Rural Board a contractor who bad erected a bungalow on the East Coast Road without the499 words
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Article41 1930-02-19 1 The wedding of Mr. Khoo Peng Hock and Miss C. L. Tan was celebrated in Penang at the Khoo Kong Si. This was the first Chines marriage in the reformed style to take place at the Khoo Kong Si. S. Echo.41 words
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Article774 1930-02-19 1 While Mr. Philip Snowden's careful calculations of the appalling cost of war, more particularly as it applies to Great Britain, p.re of a kind to tickle the imagination and stir a conscientious deprecation, it has unhappily to be admitted they are actually of little value since they only774 words
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Article1138 1930-02-19 1 1-1 1- 1 < Feb. 14. The comments by Mr. W. H. Shelford on the main question of the establishment of a Port Trust for Singapore, which we reproduced a day or two ago from British Malaya, constitute, whether one agrees with them or not,1,138 words
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Advertisement60 1930-02-19 1 Subscribers to the "Singapore Free Press" eekly returning from Europe to the Straits any ol the mail lines, are invited to send the Manager the name of their steamer and at4 of arrival In Singapore. Copies will then CM mailed to meet them at various ports of call. Subscription to60 words
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Article797 1930-02-19 2 Feb. 15. There seems to be a delicate situation gradually working up for the Home Government in connection with the persecutions in Russia. Originally the agitation was started by the Morning Post and some of the higher Church dignitaries refused to take part because they felt that797 words
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Article757 1930-02-19 2 Feb. 17. The resolution of the Indian Nationalist Congress in regard to a civil disobedience campaign need not be taken too seriously as yet it may be presumed, for it seems to be mainly a permissive kind of gesture by which the Congress hopes to settle differences which757 words
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Article484 1930-02-19 2 Feb. 18. Complaints are becoming commor. again regarding the conduct of I number of the men at present licensed as taxi drivers, the majority o: these complaints being in connection with the Indian drivers, mostly at Johnston's Pier and the Cricket Club In some cases the complaints484 words
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Article300 1930-02-19 3 A senior Police Officer In the current number of the Malayan Police Magazine makes what is perhaps a rather unusual appeal on behalf of the peasant proprietor, or, as he is more generally looked upon, the squatter. The article represents the value to a country of the small300 words
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Article876 1930-02-19 3 -r. h 19, Home political circles have learned i two matters, which may assume ome importance as time goes on. according to the cable news received yesterday. In the first place Mr. MacDonald has cut adrift from the Independent Labour Party and in the second case Lord876 words
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Article108 1930-02-19 3 Mr. G. J. Merrifield, the Penang Rugger three-quarter, who was attached to the Prisons Department, left for Singapore last week. Mr. L. S. Freer, of Jasin, is being transferred to Singapore next week and it is understood that he will go to the Colonial Secretary's office. MM. Aw Yok Hiu,108 words
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Article278 1930-02-19 3 A.P.C/S TEN GOALS. One-Sided Commercial Cup Match. A.P.C 10; Straits Java 0. A record for the Commercial Cup was established yesterday when the A.P.C. defeated the Straits Java Trading Company by ten goals to nil. From start to finish it was a very one-sided affair278 words
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Article497 1930-02-19 3 Annual Report of the S.A.F.A. The report to be presented at the annual meet ing of the Singapore Amateur Football Association to be held on Friday. Feb. 28, at the Alison Road Stadium, at 5 p.m. is as follows: "It is satisfactory to note that the year497 words
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Article140 1930-02-19 3 Yesterday's Trial. The S.C.C. look like enjoying a "bumper" soccer season if the keenness exhibited at the trial matches is to be taken as an indication. Several players of merit were discovered at yesterday's minor trial on the Padang and what was perhaps more encouraging was the140 words
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373 1930-02-19 3 B.A.T. GO OUT. Telephone Company Enter Second Round. O.T.F.C 5; B.A.T 0. Although the B.A.T. were defeated by five goals to nil when they met the Telephone Company in the Commercial Cup Competition at the Stadium yesterday afternoon, they put up a much better show than the373 words
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Article483 1930-02-19 3 Loss of Members. The following is from the report of the Committee for the year 1929 to be presented at the annual meeting on February 25th. at 6.30 p.m. Two pot bunkers have been made at the second hole and a relief tee at the first483 words
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Article73 1930-02-19 3 The following is the result of the Postlethwaite Cup competition: 22 ladies competed. Mrs. Alan Ker, (10) 77 80 157 H. Harding, (5) 81 83 164 J. J. McMichael, <7> 83 84 167 F. A. MorreU (6) 83 86 169 Huggard, (2) 84 85 169 C. Graham73 words
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Article751 1930-02-19 4 "NOTHING MORE CRUEL." Magistrate's Comment in Court Case. •I cannot imagine anything more cruel than shooting a dog with a cartridge containing 177 pellets" said Mr. P. S. Williams, the Second Magistrate, yesterday when he was told that the cart ridges used for dog shooting were751 words
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Article198 1930-02-19 4 Monday. Feb. 10. Sir Josiah Crosby, K.8.E.. H.B.M. ConsulGtneral at Batavia. arrived and stayed at Government House. Tuesday, Feb. 11. Sir Vincent Baddeley, K.C.8., First Principal Assistant Secretary at the Admiralty, arrived and stayed at Government House. Wednesday, Feb. 12. His Excellency accompanied by Captain E. C. O.198 words
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Article27 1930-02-19 4 In the Sarawak Government Service Mr. J. R. Coombe has been appointed to act as A.D.O. Lawas and Trusan, with the powers of a District Court magistrate.27 words
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Article621 1930-02-19 4 ISMAIL A. RAHEEM SUED. Validity of an Agreement Disputed. The details of an agreement between the well-known Singapore diamond merchant, Ismail A. Raheem, and his principal creditors, in July of last year, when Raheem admitted he was in "embarrassed circumstances" were disclosed in the Supreme Court621 words
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Article192 1930-02-19 4 Passenger Trips at Kuala Kangsar. Mr. Brown, after landing on the polo ground at Kuala Kangsar at 9 a.m. on Friday, says the Malay Mail, later gave an exhibition flight and on Saturday left for Taiping. reaching there in 10 minutes and landing at the Larut192 words
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Article69 1930-02-19 4 The following six pupils presented by Mrs. E. A. Paulusz have passed the Music (Theory) Examination held in Singapore in December. Advanced Intermediate Division: H. Alvis (Honours); Goh Yang Neo (Honours); A. Thompson (Honours) U. Alvis (Pass* I. Oehlers (Pass). Preparatory Division: Joan Johnson Pass (91 marks j.69 words
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Article609 1930-02-19 4 WELSH PIONEERS. The Birth and Growth of an I Industry. Nobody worries about the tin when once th€ sardines are out of it and the same applies to all manner of canned materials whether foodstuff or otherwise. But what a tremendous amount of energy has been609 words
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Article290 1930-02-19 4 INTERNATIONAL LAWN TENNIS. Japanese vs, Chinese. At the S.C.R.C. on Saturday, a very interesting tennis match took place between the Japanese pair, Kawagiri and Murukami, and Bong Soo and John Lim. The Chinese pair opened the game. Bong Soo being the server, and they won the first game. Kawagiri won290 words
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Article60 1930-02-19 4 In regard to the figures relating to the Poppy Day collections which were mentioned in the report of the meeting of the Ex-Services Association, it should be understood that these figures are only approximate, as the complete result has not yet been ascertained. The exact figures will60 words
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Article517 1930-02-19 4 MALACCA FIRE SEQIFL Alleged Breach of (onditj on Precedent. The sequel to a fire at No 2t, B Malacca, on May 16th. 1029. ai which the complete stock in trad* premises, consisting of rice tod I destroyed, was heard in the Bupren before Mr. Justice Stevens yesterday517 words
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Article182 1930-02-19 4 No. 1 Dredge to Close Down. I From Our Own Correspondent. Ipoh. Fob. i: The long awaited policy of Petaling Tin Ltd one of the biggest producers m Malaya. Mfi divulged at the annual meeting on Saturd;-.\ when the chairman. Mr. De Paula, said t:: company182 words
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172 1930-02-19 4 Mr. J. Petrie to Compete in Isle <>t Man. The Straits Settlements have been invitee 1 the Auto-Cycle Union. London, to send a repn sentative to compete in the Tourist T: r Motor Cycle Races to bv held in the Isle < Man during172 words
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Article985 1930-02-19 5 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1930. Thaayta h S large bearded man with iecuuarly gentle voice and he put the shot Oxford or Cambridge fifteen years ago When he came out to Equatoria. in '26, he soon !> a niche tof himself among the habitues the local swlmmmsj and Boating985 words
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Article64 1930-02-19 5 i.'.' Malacca Historical Society which was Dtlj formed, is to hold its first general Meting at the Residency to-day. After the aminary business of the meeting has been <:.< luded. those present will adjourn to the Paul's Church to discuss the plan of oper- < ns Excavation work at the64 words
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Article1017 1930-02-19 5 RURAL BOARD'S DECISION. "Rather Too Drastic" Appeal Fails. A building contractor who erected a bungalow at the 7", mile. East Coast Road, without the Rural Board's permission, is to be ordered to pull it down and submit fresh plans as the result of a decision arrived1,017 words
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Article353 1930-02-19 5 NOT REPORTED TO POLICE Eight Months Old Incident Comes to Light. The failure of those responsible at Pulo Bukom to report an assault case which occurred on the Island in June last was commented on by Mr. C. H. G. Clarke. District Judge, yesterday morning353 words
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Article558 1930-02-19 5 A committee meeting of the St. George Society was held in the Cricket Club on Feb. 3rd, when there were present: the Hon. Mr. M. B. Shelley (President), Messrs. H. Bowrey (Vice President). H. C. Hopkins iHon. Treasurer)., O R. S. Bateman, H. R. L.558 words
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Article50 1930-02-19 5 fees for 1927 and 1928. His own opinion on the matter was that they should not; that it would be rather unfair. If the Board thought the same that would be sufficient authority to satisfy the Audit Department. It was decided to write off the fees for 1927 and 1928.50 words
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589 1930-02-19 5 January Activities. At the January meeting of the committee o! the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty tc Animals it was decided that tlie draft lecture on the aims cf the Sacie<.y and en the general movement for the humane treatme.-i cf animals, which has589 words
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Article346 1930-02-19 5 Mr. Spenser Wilkinson Weds Miss B. M. Horner. St. Andrew's Cathedral was the scene of a very pretty wedding and one of considerable interest to the legal fraternity of Malaya yesterday when Mr. T. C. Spenser Wilkinson, youngest son of Professor Spenser Wilkinson and the late Mrs.346 words
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Article21 1930-02-19 5 Mr. N. H. Jarman, of the Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada, sails for long leave on the Hakusan Maru to-morrow.21 words
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Article1022 1930-02-19 6 CHINESE NEW YEAR OVER. An Old Style New Year. (.From Our Own Correspondent.] Bangkok, Feb. 5. Chinese New Year has come and gone and foreign insurance companies probably feel they have got through the worst. There were a few minor blazes in the days immediately before1,022 words
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Article316 1930-02-19 6 SERVICES BEATEN. Club Forwards in Form on S.R.C 6; United Services 2. The SR.C. repeated previous hockey victories over the United Services on the Padang yesterday afternoon, when they scored six times against a weak Services side, who were only able to reply twice. The Services were316 words
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Article64 1930-02-19 6 Glenna Collett's Unofficial Team. FREE PRESS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT. 1 London. Feb. 12. Miss Glenna Collett. the American golf champion, who has made several attempts to win the English ladies" championship, announces that she is bringing over an unoflicial team to meet Britain early in May. It64 words
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Article50 1930-02-19 6 Four Knockouts in 18 Days. Router's Service.] St. Louis, Feb. 12. Primu Camera knocked out Buster Martin in the second round. This is the giant Italian's fourth fight in the United States in 18 days. Each he has won on a knock-out. The purses total £12,000.50 words
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Article149 1930-02-19 6 Shanghai Player Goes Round in 6 Under Bogey. Shanghai defeated Manila in the Interport golf match, at Fanling (Hong Kong) by the narrow margin of two points after a most interesting and exciting match, in the interport tournament between Manila. Hong Kong and J Shanghai.149 words
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Article40 1930-02-19 6 Miss Evelyn Collyer to Marry Planter. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] London, Feb. 12. Miss Evelyn Collyer, the well-known English lawn tennis player, is engaged to be married to Mr. Munro, a Scottish tea planter in Assam.40 words
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Article26 1930-02-19 6 [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 11. In Scottish League matches to-day Rangers defeated St. Mirren 1—0; and Queen's Park beat Dundee United I—o1 026 words
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Article99 1930-02-19 6 The wedding took place at Penang St. George's Church on Saturday of Mr. R. L. Newbronner of Batu Caves, Selangor, and Miss Dorothy Rilia Craddock of London. The Rev. Keppel Gamier officiated; Mr. Ward was at the I organ. Mr. E. T. Wright gave the bride away. The bride wore99 words
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UNITEERS SCRAPE THROUGH CUP MATCH.
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Article352 1930-02-19 6 i Favourites' Lucky Escape in First Half. Uniteers U N.T.S 0< Looked upon as the favourites for the Commercial Cup. it was rather surprising to see the United Engineers come so near to defeat at the hands of the N.T.S. yesterday afternoon. That they managed to score352 words
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Article172 1930-02-19 6 Draw with "B" Co., Welch. Y.M.C.A 0; "B M Co. Welch 0. After losing the first two matches of the season by rather substantial margins, the reorganised Y.M.C.A. side showed improved form in their game against "B" Company of the Welch Regiment on their own ground172 words
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Article160 1930-02-19 6 Presentation in Appreciation of Test Innings. London, Feb. 5. Hendren. the Middlesex batsman, so delighted the crowd in the second Test match between the M.C.C. and the West Indies, at of Spain to-day, that they presented hin \»ith a purse containing over £50 sterling. The crowd160 words
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Article43 1930-02-19 6 Cambridge No. 7 111. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Feb. 12. It is announced to-day that Davies Cooke, No 7 in the Cambridge boat, has been taken ill and will probably not be able to row in the boat race.43 words
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Article38 1930-02-19 6 [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT j London, Feb. 12. The cricket authorities at Oxford and Cambridge have decided that the larger wicket shall be used for the varsity match at Lord's on Julv 7.38 words
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23 1930-02-19 6 [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COP YRIGHT. London, Feb. 12. Lord Sefton has been re-elected President of the National Coursing Club.23 words
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Article600 1930-02-19 6 THE BIG INDIAN RAIL STRIKE. NEARLY 20,000 MEN <)\ T Like Happy Schoolboys on Holiday. Bombav e The strike of the G.I. P. Rattwaj in this morning. Braving the Mttof coW picketers, wearing red badges, tfatioaed selves at the gates of the *ork&hoi Matunga. Parel. Kurla and Victoria Terir Station.600 words
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Article268 1930-02-19 6 The Late Rev. i. Walter Lowrie. With the passing of Rev. J. Walter Lowrn D.D.. of the American Presbyterian Mism< i (North* mission circles in China have lost on< of the most zealous devotees to missionary work Dr. Lowrie passed away peacefully at Paoltini: fu on the268 words
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Article28 1930-02-19 6 The engagement is announced of Mr H -> Jackson, of Sengkang estate Port Dickson well-known Negri Sembilan Rugby player Miss E. Arden of the European Hospital Seremban M .M28 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article95 1930-02-19 7 1,, thr Fditer. I read your leading article in the Free thai morning with great interest, but a» me time, I must express surprise. Mr tor at your temerity in even suggesting Malaya should have an air-mail service A:. OQC cannot even telephone to Malacca I an In95 words
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Article181 1930-02-19 7 1 the hditor. win be ol material assistance to thost readers who may have occasion tc it Stan from time to time to know thai the Siamese authorities have read a meaning bite the wording of the visa. Al- this visa states quite clearly that it is rhe181 words
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Article651 1930-02-19 7 >i tit, a pore. Feb. 11. i Tin during the period under remains practically unaltered on balance pit< ol the long Us! of dredging Companies have oom signified their intention ol in the scheme fox reduction of out- advices, however, indicate that undertone Is very steady and651 words
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Article938 1930-02-19 7 j *RIDAV, FEBRUARY 14, 1930. GOVERNOR'S ARRIVAL. What We "Expect of Sir Cecil. (Our Chinese Correspondent.) Extending a hearty welcome tc Sir Cecil Clementi to Singapore as Governor of the Straits Settlements and High Commissioner of the Malay States in succession to Sir Hugh Clifford, a938 words
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Article600 1930-02-19 7 COURT PUZZLE FIZZLES OUT. JUDGE'S DISSATISFACTION. Daughter-in-Law's Strange Defence. The defence in the remarkable estate case in the Supreme Court before Mr. Justice Stevens, in which Mr. T. O. Mayhew of the Estate and Trust Agencies Ltd. an administrator dp bonis non of a deceased, claimed that he was entitled600 words
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Article304 1930-02-19 7 HINDU LAW IN THE COLONY. Can it be Applied That he was a lawful son by Hindu law and custom, though not a natural son, was the unusual substance of the claim of Pakiri Pillai in the Supreme Court before Mr. Justice Stevens yesterday in the action in which plaintiff304 words
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Article87 1930-02-19 7 Committee > Tng Siang Huan, Lim Kheng Nien and Chua Poh Cheong (Members of the Finance Section > and Lee Liang Kee. Song Chong Yu and Liu Teng Tin (Members of the General Management Section). Supervisory Committee members are Messrs. Lim Nee Soon, Lee Chin Teng and Chua Han Liang.87 words
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589 1930-02-19 7 The annual report for the year ending December 31st. states, inter alia: The committee has met on 24 occasions during the year, and much useful work has been done The lhanks of the Branch are again due to the Management of the Europe Hotel for placi:"_»589 words
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Article165 1930-02-19 7 Sequel to Raid on a Club. At the instance of Mr. E. Tongue. A.S.P. attached to the Detective Branch. 24 Malays and two Chinese were charged before the Second Magistrate yesterday morning with playing in a common gaming house. The first accused. Awang, who is believed165 words
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Article138 1930-02-19 7 In April of last year says the Malay Mail a visitor to the area of mined-out land that lies between Salak South and the Chinese cemetery area of Kuala Lumpur, adjoining the main railway line, found the new Kuala Lumpur racecourse in embryo. The track could be138 words
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Article54 1930-02-19 7 Mr. and Mrs. G. Seth. who will be remembered by many friends in Malaya, have made their permanent home at Monte Carlo— MM. Mr. C. L. Chapman, Manager of Whittall and Co.. who was not very well, left Klang on Feb. 5 for Home, on a holiday, writes a correspondent54 words
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Article986 1930-02-19 8 ANOTHER JOHORE CASE. "A Most Scandalous The following judgment was delivered by Mr. Justice McCabe Reay in the Supreme Court, Johore Bahru on Wednesday. Dollah bin Na*n v. Public Prosecutor: In this ase the accused was charged with being found n possession of a mouse deer on986 words
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Article527 1930-02-19 8 BEGINNING IN SIGHT. Plans on Public Work on the new Johnston's Pier will not be begun for the next four months at least, the Free Press is informed. The plans which are at present on view in the Legislative Council Chamber will remain there for the527 words
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Article84 1930-02-19 8 A Misunderstanding. The Siamese Consulate in Singapore informed the Frev Press upon enquiry yesterday that Mr. j A. Claude Brown, who wrote complaining regarding the validity of passports into Siam, was labouring under a misapprehension. A visa enabled one to enter Siam at any time during one84 words
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Article183 1930-02-19 8 surdity of the series of reserves created under the original 1912 Eenactment by Notification 147 of 1918 was pointed out about 18 months ago with the result that that Notification was rescinded on October 17th.. 1928. For the years during which it had been in force it was inter alia183 words
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Article230 1930-02-19 8 Chang You vs. Public Prosecutor: The accused in this case found a dear eating his übi and vegetables, killed it with a paiang, cut it up, and sold the flesh. It happened to be a female deer. He was arrested and convicted and fined $150. Not being230 words
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JAPANESE TENNIS PLAYERS.
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Article903 1930-02-19 8 Mr. Harada and Davis Cup Prospects. Splendid weather favoured the exhibition matches which were played at the S.C.C. yesterday afternoon under the auspices of the Singapore Lawn Tennis Association in which the two Japanese Davis Cup players, T. Harada and H. Satoh, who are on their way903 words
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Article140 1930-02-19 8 Interviewed by a representative of the Free Press before he left the Hakusan Maru with I Mr. Baton for their evening engagement at the < S.C.C.. Mr. Harada said that they expected to meet Messrs Y. Ohta and T. Abe in Marseilles i and, since140 words
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Article237 1930-02-19 8 GOVERNOR OF HONG KOM; Long PeTiod"^ Service in Malaya. [Reuters Service] London. I <-b fcjir William Peel. Chief Secret ar> y since 1926. has been appointed to b< Got of Hong Kong in succession to Sir C menti. There will be widespread congratulate Sir William Peel237 words
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Article449 1930-02-19 8 The Mail Services. The following are minutes of a Corner/*. < meeting held in the Exchange on February llth, at 5 p.m. Present: Mr. R M. Williams < President Hon. Mr. A. P. Robinson, Hon. Dr. N. L. Clarke Messrs. D. Santry. W. B Sutherland. O R449 words
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Article200 1930-02-19 8 of tournament tennis outside of Japan Boil Ohta and Abe have played in Davis C\v, matches before. Speaking of the game in Japan Mr BftHMl* said that tennis was the most popular >)>< in his country. Schoolboys had facilities learning and playing tennis and the icttf was that there tvere200 words
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Article921 1930-02-19 9 I son oi $26,932 16 has been remitted to Smgapon :rom Kuala Lumpur as Selangor's the Poppy Day Fund effort. I a G BUis. of the Asiatic Petroleum w no hftl JttSl returned from leave. the K.ala Lumpur office on transm- M B Shelley has been921 words
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Article1355 1930-02-19 9 Quicquid agunt homines nostri est farragt Libelli. Juvenal. The Topicist adds his own to the many congratulations which Hill be showered upon Sir William Peel on the occasion of his appointment to Hong Kong, and can also assure the sifter Colony that she will find in1,355 words
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Article462 1930-02-19 9 Malayan Tin Fields, Ltd. vs. Mr. J. C. Baumann. A case of unusual interest to the mining community is being heard by Mr. Justice P. A. Farrer-Manby in the Supreme Court. Kuala Lumpur. Plaintiffs are Malayan Tinfields. Limited, a :ompany registered in England with offices at 3.462 words
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Article92 1930-02-19 9 Cut Through Window Bars at General Hospital. Having cut through the bars of a lavatory window, three Chinese prisoners who were sent to the General Hospital from the Criminal Prison escaped shortly after midnight on Thursday. The men were long-term convicts who were sentenced on a charge92 words
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Article789 1930-02-19 9 Activities in 1929 Reviewed. The following report of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce for 1929 was presented at the annual meeting of the Chamber held 01: the Bth instant. During the year under review, the Chamber has acknowledged from various source 17 cablegrams. 31 despatches. 10789 words
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Article73 1930-02-19 9 A General Decrease. According to the comparative statement of the value of foreign trade, excluding parcel post and bullion, forwarded by Mr. J. I. Miller. Acting Registrar-General of Statistics. Malayan trade declined considerably last month in comparison with January 1929. the figures being as follow: Imports.73 words
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Article20 1930-02-19 9 for. L. M. Berenger, late of Lintang estate, Sungei Siput. has taken over the management of Ulu Kampar estate. Gopenp.20 words
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Article372 1930-02-19 10 Last Night's Recital. Singapore has been favoured with visits by many distinguished masters of the art of pianoforte playing who have given the impression of striking personality and E. Robert Schmitz, the celebrated French pianist, who gave a recital at the Victoria Theatre last night has won372 words
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Article639 1930-02-19 10 THE NAVAL BASE WORKS. WHARVES PROGRAMME. Getting Ready for Next That work on the foundations of the wharves at the Naval Base. Seletar, would begin, according to the present programme, in about six months time was the important announcement of Mr. Percy Westacott. Managing Director of Sir John Jackson's Ltd.,639 words
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Article1007 1930-02-19 10 OUR WEEKLY JAVA LETTER. RAILWAY BLOCKED. Alarming Experience for j Passengers. [From Our Own Correspondent.! J Batavia, Feb. 7. It is one of the rules of the State Railways in the D.E.I, that the lines are to be inspected every morning before the departure of the first train. This work1,007 words
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Article669 1930-02-19 10 BEQUEST GOES TO COURT. A Curious Property A bankrupt who was bequeathed a house after his insolvency was deprived of it in the Bankruptcy Court before Mr. Justice Stevens yesterday. The Assistant Official Assignee (Mr. T. B. Cocker) moved that a house at East Coast669 words
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Article172 1930-02-19 10 The Official Gazette of the State of North Borneo of Jan. 31 announces the following appointments: Mr. B. W. Hurrell to act as Deputy Officer. Beaufort. Class 111. Mr. B. R. C. Adams to act as Resident, Interior. Class 18. Mr. R. F. Evans to act as District172 words
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Article97 1930-02-19 10 found hanging from the bars of the window in his cell. He had hung himself with his sarong and a handkerchief. IN THE LION'S DEX. Last Saturday, just before closing time, a Chinese presented himself at the customs at Tandjong Priok and expressed the desire to clear a case of97 words
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913 1930-02-19 10 NEW HOME WANTED An Interesting Vetr's Work. Mr. E. A. Brown presided ovej general meeting of the Sin^pMalaya Boy Scouts Association. Y.M.C.A. yesterday afternoon In proposing the adoption of Mr. Brown pointed out that th< B stood at $2,000 which was actual i present headquarters913 words
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Article566 1930-02-19 11 AN ACROBATIC SUICIDE I Rather A Mysterious Affair. j I, Can I man tie Ms hands behind his back bang himself? This is one of the \V Coroner, Mr. Bourne, is endea- 1 iring ftnd in answer to. t oquiry takO the circumstances sur- i :.thrx the566 words
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Article310 1930-02-19 11 I it d -Col MacKenzie, C( mmanding S.S.V.F. a follows regarding the recruitment of 0 mpany and vacancies in other Units: El la not dew on four weeks since the ngap n Volunteer Corps recruiting campaign 1 considerable amount < success has been biev< 91 new European recruits310 words
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Article59 1930-02-19 11 wt arc informed that the Chinese commu•i'y of Kuching is contemplating the inauguration of a Chinese General Chamber of Commoct, Bar which purpose they will occupy the r iilding formerly used as the Chinese Court, *hirh has been graciously granted them by His Highness the Rajah. We also understand •hat59 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article179 1930-02-19 11 ro the Editor. Sir, It is certainly admirable that Japan can 3! .-duce such talent as to bid for Davis Cup lonours. The exhibition we had yesterday of Japan's representatives has been ably reported n your columns to-day. Can ever Malaya have a hope to179 words
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Article484 1930-02-19 11 The Year's Report. The following is from the annual report of the Singapore Chess Club to be presented at the meeting on Feb. 21st in the Adelphi Hotel at 5 p.m During the year the Club met every Pridi v evening at the Adelphi Hotel; and the484 words
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Article185 1930-02-19 11 Miranda Wins Great Race. A really great race was sailed by members of the Port Dickson Yacht Club on Sunday over a fairly long course, says the Malay Mail. Twelve bo. its competed, crossing the starting line in the following order: Nereid <Mandy and Robinson*. Buaya <185 words
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Article102 1930-02-19 11 The popularity of the cabaret numbers by the pupils of Madam Kelvey at the tea and dinner dances at the Adelphi Hotel this week was further borne out yesterday afternoon when the roof-garden ball-room was again crowded and the applause very enthusiastic. The numbers yesterday included a song and Dutch102 words
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Article244 1930-02-19 11 Theft at Flowershop. Sucri, the Javanese youth who was arrested md charged with housebreaking and theft at he Corona Flower Shop in Orchard Road on he night of February 3. was yesterday sentenced to nine months' imprisonment to be followed by a year's Police rupervision by244 words
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Article247 1930-02-19 11 Where were the Victim's Trousers The sequel to an accident which occurred on Collyer Quay on December 10 last, was heard in the District Court, yesterday afternoon, when Ahmat bin Samin, a Malay motor car driver, was charged with causing hurt by a rash act. the247 words
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Article177 1930-02-19 11 Exchange of Greetings. The following telegram was sent on Sunday during the banquet to the Royal Danish visitors to Their Majesties the King and Queen of Denmark, at Cannes: "Danes in Malaya assembled at banquet in Singapore in honour of Their Royal Highnesses the Crown Prince.177 words
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Article138 1930-02-19 11 The clearing of trees and tree-stumps from the side of Bukit Timah Road, which is in the course of being re-surfaced at the present time, is being done with the aid of a very efficient little machine known as the "Digger" winch for which Messrs138 words
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Article119 1930-02-19 11 The following promotions and transfers in the Colonial Services have been made by the Secretary of State for the Colonies: Mr. H. C. Abraham, Assistant Superintendent of Surveys, F.M.S.. to be Senior Assistant Superintendent of Surveys (Topography). Federated Malay States; Captain C. T. M. Husband. Assistant Superintendent of Surveys, F.M.S..119 words
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Article954 1930-02-19 11 FATIGUED PERFORMERS. An Amusement of Parisians. [From Ovr Own Correspondent.] Paris, Jan. 16. In the early days of spring, when countless Parisians, lured by the sunshine and the flowers. eave for Nice, Menton, Cannes, and other delectable spots, Riviera billiard-saloons are the gainers. Upon winter setting in.954 words
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Article40 1930-02-19 11 Mr. and Mrs. C. R Martin, of Kuala Lumpur, quietly celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on Thursday of last week. A Thanksgiving Mass was offered at St. John's Church, Bukit Nanas, Kuala Lumpur, the Rev. Fr. D. pprrisEoud officiating. M.M.40 words
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Article923 1930-02-19 12 Mr. L. M. Berenges, late of Lintang Estate. Sungei Sipu. has taken over the management of Ulu Kampar Estate, Gopeng. The sum of $7,840.92 has been sent to Singaoore from Negri Sembilan. having been collected for the Poppy Day Fund. Mr R. Seenivasagam. Assistant Station Ma.ster.923 words
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Article773 1930-02-19 12 LABOURER'S DEATH. Astounding Conditions Under Contract. "I can only describe the whole matter as an astounding state of affairs." said the Coroner. Mr. F. G. Bourne, on Saturday, when he gave his finding in connection with the death of a Chinese female labourer who was killed773 words
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Article174 1930-02-19 12 SINGAPORE POLICE TOO SLOW Hong Kong Magistrate's Criticism. Criticism was levelled at the Singapore authorities by Mr. Hamilton, at the Central Magistracy, Hong Kong last week, when a Straits Chinese appeared before him on remand in respect of a charge of criminal breach of trust stated to be in the174 words
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Article1312 1930-02-19 12 TWO INTERESTING LAW CASES. FOREIGN AND SIAMESE. Decisions. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Bangkok, Feb. 12. Two interesting cases have been before the courts for some time and final decisions nave now been arrived at. The first concerned a Danish subject employed as chief accountant at the Government Power station. Plaintiff1,312 words
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Article512 1930-02-19 12 Shot Inspector Describes tin Fight. The prelim ma iy enquiry into tin <r..---against the two Chinese who wen arrest* i during the shooting alTray m Etavetock W recently when Inspectors Byrde and Mbcitit of the Detective Branch wt-:v wounded in Chinese gunmen, was concluded before512 words
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Article222 1930-02-19 12 ACQUITTED OF RASH DRIVING. Fined for Failing to Stop. Mr. G. A. Goodford of the Monopoly I>partment, who was charged as the result Dl accident which occurred in Beneoolen S* Bet when three rikishas were upset and their cupants thrown out. was acquitted by the Third Magistrate (Mr. C. S.222 words
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Article1131 1930-02-19 13 IMPORTANT JUDGMENT. Improvement Trust Liability for Compensation. Board ls liable to compensate the ow- trade disturbance or loss of profit: this rufc to, of course, without preto the question whether in the present bert has bwn any such disturbance or profit .1-- to warrant compensation or should1,131 words
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Article862 1930-02-19 13 If you mount to the top of a high building in Shanghai on a clear day you may see the Shanghai Hills rising in the southwest like blue triangles on the edge of the flat, alluvial plain. They are only fifteen miles or so from the862 words
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Article42 1930-02-19 13 Mr. R. H. Finch, the well-known lawyer and Mrs. Finch will be going Home this week on long leave, says the Malacca Guardian. During his absence Mr. I. R. Harper will be in charge of the firm of Hogan and Ivens. Malacca.42 words
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Article294 1930-02-19 13 YESTERDAY'S CONTEST. Bombing Competition to Follow. The Singapore Flying Club held its first race yesterday morning this being also the first occasion on which an air race has been held in Malaya. The race was open to qualified "A" license pilots over a given course of294 words
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Article608 1930-02-19 13 Saturday's Experiment. The experiment of playing two matches on the si' me afternoon was tried on Saturday when the Welch first and second teams were opposed to the Chinese first and second teams at the Jalan Besar Stadium, the first match combierjcmci at a quarter to608 words
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Article43 1930-02-19 13 The Chinese Swimming Club sent their second team to Tanglin at the invitation of the Welch Regiment on Saturday and an interesting game was witnessed between the Chinese and the Regiment. The Welch were the winners by flvfl eoals to one.43 words
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Article607 1930-02-19 13 TAIPING RACES. Kinta Girl Springs a Surprise. [From Our Own Correspondent. 1 Taiping, Feb. 15. The weather was fine this afternoon for the opening of the Taiping Club's second professional meeting. The going was good and the racing on the whole interesting. There were some good dividends607 words
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226 1930-02-19 13 It is said by the older residents of Singapore and the Malay Peninsula that the general health of the average European has undergone a vast improvement during the last 20 years and that this is due in a very large measure to the fact226 words
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1293 1930-02-19 14 BAN ON THE LADIES. Difficulty in Collecting Poppy Day Funds. An expression of opinion was taken at the annual meeting of the Singapore branch of the Ex-Services Association of Malaya held at the S.C.C. last evening as to whether ladies should be invited to attend the annual1,293 words
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Article174 1930-02-19 14 KUALA LUMPUR HOLD UP. Trick Tried Once Too Often. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Koala Lumpur, Feb. 17. A gang of four Chinese have been captured near Kuala Lumpur as the result of the repetition of a hold-up of a hire-car driver who was engaged to transport174 words
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Article390 1930-02-19 14 Court Clerk Acquitted. That she had been told it was necessary to pay money to the clerks if she wanted any work done quickly was the statement made by a Filipino woman named Ariss de Leon in the District Court before Mr. C. H. G. Clarke, yesterday,390 words
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Article114 1930-02-19 14 BRITISH SKIES FOR BRITISH TRADE. To the Editor. Sir, I notice in your leader of the 12th instant, that you are quite perturbed about the Britishers' non-use of the Skies. Why Worry? When quite shortly at the present rate of progression, every man will be his114 words
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Article1339 1930-02-19 14 SUPREME COURT REVIEW. Justice McCabe Reay on Kluang Case. Continuing the revisions, Mr. Justice McCabe Reay delivered judgment on Sunday in the Supreme Court, Johore Bahru, in a number of Kluang matters as follows: There is no separate Court or Magistrate at Kluang but cases are heard1,339 words
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Article449 1930-02-19 14 THE STRAITS CHINESE ANNUAL. "MALICIOUS DIATRIBK." So-called Clash of Races in Malaya. A lengthy and spirited reply by Dr Ltan Keng to the opinions expressed in the C qui4 of an article published some time bark in Times on "the clash of races in Mala. which he describes as a449 words
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Article264 1930-02-19 14 WEDDING NICOLL-REIDIE. A popular local wedding was solemnised at thr Scottish Presbyterian Church. Orchard Road an Saturday afternoon when Mr. T. S. B. Ni--2011, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Nicoll oi Arbroath. Scotland, was married to Miss Alison Brown Reidie. second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Reidie264 words
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Article5860 1930-02-19 15 Reuters Service.] London. Feb- 12. •;> House of Commons this afternoon Srattnc <C. Weston-super-mare) asked any foreign delegation at the Naval •onlerenec tad made proposals entailing the ipping oi battleships of the Queen Elizabeth Royal Sovereign classes. jyfr M.trDonald replied: '"The answer is -id^dly In the negative". ii sen5,860 words
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Article135 1930-02-19 16 Ameotts-Campbell. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur. Feb. 12. A fashionable wedding took place this morning when Lieut. -Commander John Cracroft Amcotts D.S.C.. R.N. (Ret.) was married to Mrs. May Redfern Campbell. The Rev. F. W. J. Reynolds officiated at St. Mark's Church. Mrs. W. S. Reeve135 words
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Article66 1930-02-19 16 Charge of Using Criminal Force. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, Feb. 13. In the Police Court this morning a case was mentioned in which Mr. George Bilainkin. editor of the Straits Echo, is summoned by Chong Ah Sum for using criminal force towards him on January 29th.66 words
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38 1930-02-19 16 [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, Feb. 13. Twenty-two Communists were to-day sentenced to 15 years imprisonment each and fined Tcs. 5,000 each, failing payment of the fine to another year's gaol.38 words
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Article44 1930-02-19 16 [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Feb. 13. H.R.H. Crown Prince Frederik, H.R.H. Prince Knud, and T.R.H. Prince and Princess Axel, of Denmark arrived to-day and were welcomed by Their Majesties. They dine with the King and Queen this evening.44 words
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58 1930-02-19 16 [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Feb. 17. The King of Siam has conferred the order of Chakkri in the Danish Crown Prince. The British Association of Siam is giving a garden party in his honour next week. H.R.H. Crown Prince Frederick will talk with his58 words
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Article32 1930-02-19 16 fFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT! Bangkok, Feb. 17. The growing German colony opened their club on Saturday, when Siamese officers educated in Germany presented a large silver loving curt.32 words
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Article50 1930-02-19 16 Dr. and Mrs. D. C. Richards and four children left Penang for Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday evening by train. Dr. Richards was attached to the Health Branch of the Medical Department, Penang, as the Assistant Health Officer and it is understood that he is being transferred to Malacca. Straits Echo.50 words
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Article253 1930-02-19 16 SUNDAY'S RACKS. Kathleen Succeeds in Guillemard Cup. Sunday's weather was again UetJ ing. At 10 a.m., the wind Mew the north east, but before qooc into a strong blow and the boats BnJ smother of spray, before a naj a breeze. The A class was timed a\\;i\253 words
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Article343 1930-02-19 16 Eight of the nine boats comprising B Qtoi -la 1... <or the final round of the Chinta Challenge Cup on Sunday. Merlin and Pnma Donna were recalled for being over the i;mat the start. 10.10. and. both failing to return, their progress in the race was343 words
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Article197 1930-02-19 16 WELCH REGIMENT XV IN CHINA. The Shanghai Match. TRfUter's Far Eastern Service Welch Regt 11; Shanghai Shanghai, Feb. lfc In the Rugby match in which the Pell Regiment beat Shanghai 11—3 the weathf-r Ml fine and the ground in ideal condition Th» were 2,000 spectators. Joseph scored first after a197 words
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Article32 1930-02-19 16 KATONG GOLF CLU B. The February Monthly Me4al compt-nt: the Katong Gplf Club was won by H Gil! returned a nett score of 73 The Swr« i> won by J. H. Smith.32 words