The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 26 February 1930
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Title Section11 1930-02-26 1 The Singapore Free Press SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1930. NO. 2,22011 words
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Article73 1930-02-26 1 i wn roiRT NEWS. ijsan Case 134. 135, 138 cm rged with Tbeft 138 H Hong Bank 134 Board w Socon? 139 V^V- i 111 t A V' \1 r ibber Restrt tion 13b :-ag h Concert '37 B K.:r. at Theatr. 13.1 KKPOEI S W!> MEETINGS, .■■j Syndicate73 words
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Article149 1930-02-26 1 SELLING. IndQß 4 months' sight 2 3 15:16 :;ion 3 month? sight 2 3 7 8 •,It,n 60 days' sight 2 3 13 16 dor. 30 days' sight 2 3 25 32 LofHJOW. demand 2 3 34 Da and Paris, demand H32 litomrg, demand 234 York, demand 56149 words
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Article142 1930-02-26 1 the Johore Labour Code the rates mder Section 129 <a> for the second the year are declared to be $2.16 of males and $1.44 in respect of while the fee payable by employers 13 In respect of each of such labourers PetCl Jackason, of the F.M.S. Railways, I aamur, early142 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article151 1930-02-26 1 SPENCT -At Batu Gajah. on February 19th. to Hellene, wife of L. R. McMurdo Spence. Changkat Salak Estate, Salak North, o daughter. MACNAMARA. On February 18. at the Maternity Hospital, Penang. to Beryl, wife ol D. P. Macnamara. AC. P. of Sungei Patani Kedah, a son. MILES— At the151 words
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Article77 1930-02-26 1 LOBB— IIOI.GATE.— On February 22nd, 1930. m the Warrior Chapel. Newcastle Cathedral New South Wales. Australia. Harold J. W. Lobb. eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. W. Lobb, Singapore, to Rhona Holgate. daughter of Captain and Mrs. S. J. Holgate, Newcastle, N.S.W. WATT- SHAKESPEARE —On February 22nd.77 words
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Article55 1930-02-26 1 BELL At Singapore on February 24th. 1930. Walter Charles Piixton Bell, in his 58th year. KLASSEN— At the General Hospital on Feb. 24th.. John Klassen. late of Singapore Municipality, in his 71st. year. WHEATLEY— At the General Hospital. Penang. on the 17th inst Alexander Herbert Wheat ley. Superintendent. I.eper55 words
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Article520 1930-02-26 1 The lasl mail from Home with dates up to January 3 th. arrived by P and O. on Friday. This mail teaves OH Thursday The me bods adopted to ensure safety of petrol pumps outside shop-houses in Malaya were revealed in the resumed case in which Hock520 words
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Article779 1930-02-26 1 Feb. 20. As was reasonably to be expected, the attitude taken up by Great Britain, and by other European Powers, in lesser decree, in connection with the religious persecutions in Russia has done no apparent good. The protests have however done a good deal of harm in one779 words
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Article785 1930-02-26 1 Feb. 21. The proposal to institute in Hong Kong the practice of awarding annually to non-European residents Certificates of Honour of a type similar to whose which are bestowed in the Straits Settlements and the F.M.S. as a recognition of valuable public services, met with curious opposition785 words
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Advertisement48 1930-02-26 1 to the Singapore Free Press 1 burning from Europe to the Straits UM mail lines, are invited to send inager the name of their steamer and arrival m Singapore Copies will then meet them at various ports of call. nption to the weekly 12s. per quarter commercial supplement.48 words
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Article847 1930-02-26 2 Fob. 'J2. Whatever else is said it can at least be admitted that the move of Lord Beaverbrook and Lord Rothermere to establish a new political party has provided a useful subject for discussion at a dull time, for the affairs of the Naval Conference are847 words
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Article811 1930-02-26 2 The Chinese Chamber of Commerce discussed at great length on Saturday the possibility of improving the condition of the rubber industry in Malaya. The meeting was representative of the Chinese interests in the business and the matter was very fully debated. As will be seen from the report811 words
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Article782 1930-02-26 2 Feb 2j Dependant as we have bo here on cabled summaries o] which however complete, can no more than summaries, it easy to follow the course of Inl proceedings, as for instance the Conference. It comes therefore understandable surprise to rii. question of America's itttttulk to wards782 words
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Article948 1930-02-26 3 Ft b 26. We have read with a great deal of nterest the views which have been xpressed through various channels m the subject of a change in the presenl system of administration in the Colony. The discussion has been of very varied character, although up to the948 words
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180 1930-02-26 3 Seven Arrests on Kidderpore. A big haul of contraband opium and chandu, amounting in value to about $70,000. was made by Revenue Officers on the arrival here from Hong Kong of the P. and O. Kidderpore on Monday afternoon when they seized180 words
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Article42 1930-02-26 3 I Mr. J. W. Harries, the Managing Director of The Overseas Assurance Corporation, Ltd., has been in Malacca and has settled promptly in full the claim of Mr. Chan Teck Chye over the recent fire at Kampong Pantei, says the Malacca Guardian.42 words
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1682 1930-02-26 3 PICTURESQUE CEREMONY. Official Address Presented at Istana Besar. A violent thunderstorm an hour before the event rather spoilt the picturesque aspect of the first official visit of His Excellency Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G. Governor of the Straits Settlements and High Commissioner, Malay States, to Johore yesterday1,682 words
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Article281 1930-02-26 3 The Banquet given in honour of H. E. the Governor and Lady dementi in the evening, was one of the largest functions of its kind, it is understood, ever held at the Istana Besar. There were over 250 guests. The large dining room, with its tables decorated281 words
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Article80 1930-02-26 3 A combined Press XI lost by the odd goal in five to the German Club at the Robinson Road, Stadium, yesterday, in a keenly fought if not too good game. Neither side was at full strength out matters were evened "out before half time vhen the German Club's centre-forward retired80 words
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Article621 1930-02-26 4 SUNDAY'S BRIGHT RACING. t MONSOON BREEZE, en Sailing and Good Sport. Sunday was another good yachting day. and with the North East Monsoon blowing with moderate strength all the morning, some keen racing was enjoyed. Three of the "A" boats turned out to sail the final of the series for621 words
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Article161 1930-02-26 4 Match Against Japanese Golf Club. The Shanghai Foursome Match between the Singapore Japanese Golf Club and the Racecourse Golf Club ended in a win for the latter by 6 :< i to 4%. The following are the scores, the Japanese players being mentioned first. T. Morita,161 words
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Article71 1930-02-26 4 Classification of Horses and Ponies. List No. 3. Amendment No. 4. Issued February 24th. HORSES. Deletions. Dynamite. Kosciosko, Ngaroto, Panglima, Say When. Change of Name. Martin Ash changed to Millionaire. New Classifications. Class 1. Portaferry. Class 2 Outboard. Strange Story. PONIES. Transfers. Colake from Class 3 to71 words
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1072 1930-02-26 4 RENEWAL OF GRUMBLING. Is the Straits Policy to Blame I From Our Own Correspondent.] Bangkok, Feb. 19. We are again reminded of the inefficiency of telegraph communication with the Straits by the fact that Hong Kong is now linked with Bangkok by wireless. Some time ago1,072 words
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Article482 1930-02-26 4 MALAYA'S POLICY. Will Not Be Permitted The following statement has been officially issued: "On Thursday afternoon His Excellency saw 17 members of the executive and supervising committee of the General Branch of the Kuomintang of Malaya. "His object in so doing was to explain clearly the Malayan482 words
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Article232 1930-02-26 4 Seeing Life on a Harley Davidson. Mr. Zolton SuJkowsky and Mr. Bartha Gyula, tv.c Hungari?n students who are motor cycling round the world to improve their knowledge of engineering, arrived in Singapore on Monday and after a short stay will leave for Siam. These young gentlemen are232 words
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Article223 1930-02-26 4 silver loving cup and other gifts have included the billiard table, flagstaff and furniture. The Club will have two grass tennis courts and a bowling alley PERSONAL. Prince Vallabhakorn, director of the Health Section of the Red Cross Society, has been to Puket at the request of merchants and residents223 words
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Article581 1930-02-26 4 THE RACECOURSE GOLF CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. Two More Years of Existence. The announcement that the fen r, Golf Club has but two more years ol i was made by the retiring Chairman m Chan, at the Club's annual meeting It does not, however, mean the rritin "finis" to the activities581 words
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Article359 1930-02-26 4 INSURANCE COMPANY WINS. Malacca Fire Case Judgment. Judgment was delivered by Mr. Justur Stevens, in the Supreme Court yesterday, in th< case in which Chop Hock Joo Bee claims $60,000 from the Asia Insurance Company Bof alleged lass of stock at 29 Bunga Ray a Road Malacca, during a fire359 words
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Article750 1930-02-26 5 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR IHIRSI>W. IKItKI AKV 10. MM, a ••TROUBLESOME TAXI DRIVERS.' 1 a Uw Kdilt»r. a main Editorial oi the Singapore Prt dated February 18th, acrimonibezins condemning the Indian taxi t i section While explaining the complaints budging out ol the driving th< blunt- completely ipon shoulders ol750 words
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Article80 1930-02-26 5 M. S.V.R. APPOINTMENTS. following appointments under the ••r Enactment. 1924. are notified in the Government Gazette: ll C D V Georgi. O. 7 i.E.. to be acting I:. In the M V.I whilst acting as Second:?;mand (jf the Selangor Malayan VolunInfMitry. Second-Lieut. M. E. Marshall, Ma V R promoted to80 words
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Article35 1930-02-26 5 <rmo\nced in the F.M.S. Government that His Majesty the King has been Mv pleased to award the King's Police 1 la Subadar Major Cherag Din and De- Tun Chew, offla/s of the Po.'ice Pertna» FMS35 words
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Article987 1930-02-26 5 RELATION TO FIRE RISK. Malacca Insurance Case Continued. Interesting statements as to the insurance of shop-houses in Malaya and secondly th« methods adopted to ensure the safe 1 of petro pumps outside such premises, were made ir the Supreme Court before Mr. Justice Steven* yesterday987 words
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631 1930-02-26 5 i FAVOURITE OUTCLASSED. Exciting Sport: Hill Up Before the Stewards. I [From Our Own Correspondent! j Taipin?, Feb. 1!). The weather was fine for the. second day' racing here to-day but the attendance was only moderate. The Sultan of Perak was among I lie631 words
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Article190 1930-02-26 5 In the Mixed Foursomes played on Tuesday the following were the best returns. of lubricating oils. Two or three 40 gallor lubricating oil drums were standing in th€ back yard but whether they were full or emptj he could not say. He was in Kuala Lumpur when190 words
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Article980 1930-02-26 5 A COMFORTABLE WIN. Club Players Show Good S.C.C 3: R.A 0. The S.C.C. soccer season opened officially or. the Padang last evening when the Club's Ist XI were matched pgainst the R A. vrhom they beat comfortably by a margin of three goals. The Club showed980 words
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Article23 1930-02-26 5 The February monthly medal (bogey) competition was played on Saturday and Sunday last and the following were the best results:23 words
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Article1786 1930-02-26 6 Should Municipality Specify the A case regarded as a test case was commenced before the District Judge. Mr. C. H. O. Clarke, yesterday, when the powers of the Municipal Commissioners in regard to the smoke nuisance in Singapore were dealt with at length by Counsel appearing1,786 words
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Article202 1930-02-26 6 We regret, says the Pinang Gazette, to record the death of Dr. A. H. Wheatley, Medical Superintendent of the Pulau Jerejak Leper Camp, which occurred at the General Hospital early this (Monday) morning following a very brief illness. The news will come as a202 words
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Article1482 1930-02-26 6 PART I. Though I am fifty-five years of age and have travelled considerably, I am now, for the first time in my life. aboard a tramp —that anachronism a passenger (and the only one>, on a tramp steamer. A few months ago, the idea of laying down1,482 words
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Article270 1930-02-26 6 Beating the Bank. Fraser and Neaves 2: Ho Hong Bank A very close game was witnessed yesterd;^ when Fraser and Neaves defeated the Ho Hoiv Bank at the Robinson Road Stadium by t\v goals to nil in the Inter-Commercial Cup Early in the first half the Bank270 words
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Article226 1930-02-26 6 The following appoint ments aiv DOUfii >• the F.M.S. Government Gazette. Mr. G. J. T. Gunn to be an Assistant JD& trical Engineer. Electrical Department, F.M B Mr. R. R. Goulding to be Senior SuperinU-ndi of Surveys. Perak. Mr. S. G. G. Kelliher to aas Superintendent. Meteorological Branch.226 words
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Article132 1930-02-26 6 It was stated during an inquest which being held by the Coroner on a Chinese wl was knocked down and killed in Thorn Road, that the brakes of the car which wa.< I volved in the accident were so badly worn that with all the brakes on it was possibh132 words
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Article770 1930-02-26 7 gl a S HafllSS. MCS. has been re-elected the Kuafcl Lumpur Y.M.C.A. tin H m Mr Wong Yick Tong of Seremban. wai Ual.nposed is now much better. Kon Chye has been appointed r Fan Lands Development Ltd.. Ciementl has kindly consented to be pan Malaya of770 words
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Article951 1930-02-26 7 EXPERIMENT SUCCESSFUL. The Singapore 'Plane Back Again. [Prom Our Own Correspondent. 3 Batavia. Feb. 14th. Exactly at 1 p.m.. six hours after starting from Singapore the P.K-A.FB. landed at Tjililiten. thus eompletnm the firs: Batavia Singapore Batavia flight. As soon as Mr. Moll I the pilot I951 words
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Article24 1930-02-26 7 Colonel Schomberg. who was attached to the Malay States Guides for a time, has been recently in a Nursing Home but is now convalescent24 words
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Article1100 1930-02-26 7 TEST CASE CONTINUED. Danger to Health Disputed. Mr R. J. Parrer, President of the Municipal I Commissioners, gave evidence yesterday when the test case, in which Lavender Street factory j owners are charged with failure to comply with an order to abate a nuisance caused by smoke1,100 words
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Article917 1930-02-26 7 PART 11. We have now about ten days of unbroken sea between us and Mauritius, our chance of seeing even a steamer being remote though we sliajl intersect the Colombo-Austrn'ia and Suez-Australia routes. At our simple meais, I sit opposite die Captain (yes! I am at the917 words
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Article95 1930-02-26 7 A Penang gentleman was asked to pay a bill Here is his reply: Dear Sir. Your latter give to me I got already that SI 4. 00 you can wait to me went I come to penang and I give that settlement money to you. You can wait to95 words
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Article116 1930-02-26 8 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 955th. auction yesterday, when there was catalogued 2.259,351 lbs. 1.008.63 tons. Oflered 1.897.192 lbs.: 846.95 tons. Sold Wnnt PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per Lb. Standard Quality No Sales Go<xi Average Quality 26 i to 27 Off116 words
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Article264 1930-02-26 8 The following is the tenth report of the directors to the shareholders of Kuantan Rubber Syndicate to be presented at the annual meeting on Feb. 27th at noon at Harrisons. Barker and Company's offices. After making due provision for interest on loan, depreciation etc.. the accounts show264 words
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Article557 1930-02-26 8 Singapore, Feb JN. i-,. price oi Tin shews a small decline on balance during the past week but London advices continue to indicate a good undertone to the marked The number of Mining companies wl o hav< agreed to join in the scheme for restri< i- U557 words
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RUBBER PRODUCTION HOLIDAY.
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Article340 1930-02-26 8 London Press Opinion of the Scheme. FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] London, Feb. 20. The reception of the May rubber restriction proposal here is a mixed one. The amount of rubber involved is estimated to be only 30,000 tons unless the native growers join in the scheme. The340 words
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Article589 1930-02-26 8 The Attitude of British Interests. riu Lack o: any comment from London upoj th( proposal ol the Continental rubber producers t<> stop production of rubber completed luring the month of May. even though it stated that the object ol their meeting had been to carrj out the decisions589 words
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Article485 1930-02-26 8 TELOK AYER QUAY. Twakow Base to be Built to Relieve Congestion. Tenders are being invited, the Free Press is able to disclose, for quite one of the biggest scheme? in connection with Singapore Harbour since the building of the Empire Dock— the building of a quay485 words
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Article131 1930-02-26 8 American Lady in Fort Canning Road Incident. While walking along Fort Canning Road with her sister on Wednesday night. Mrs. M. Mayer an American lady staying at the Y.W.C.A.. hac her hand-bag snatched from her. It appeared that two Chinese suddenly approached Mrs Mayer and that one131 words
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Article71 1930-02-26 8 the difference in price would make people remark the change. The immediate effect on the local market had been this. Speculators i who were always inclined to be over-optimis-tic thought, there would be a rise of Id and because this did nvt happen they were inclined to say then was71 words
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Article48 1930-02-26 8 [Router's Service."! Loniion. Feb. 10. The stoppage of rubber production in May is not likely to improve prices according to opinion in Mincing- Lane where it is pointed out the stoppage will merely cut out 35.000 tons from the estimated year's yield of 850.000 tons.48 words
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Article242 1930-02-26 8 Declaring that none of the schemes thus lar proposed to improve the rubber price situation provides any real remedy, Clive H. Mears. of London, suggested in January a complete cessation of production under the British and Dutch governments for a period of 60 days. "The242 words
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Article302 1930-02-26 8 Good Movements on Slippery Ground. A further S.C.C. BDCOSr trial to k the Padang last evening i!i vhfci] number of players who have oot „>.-■ played this season took part That then not more of that class was principal:. the fact that certain of those original!; were302 words
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Article202 1930-02-26 8 Klebang's Water Shortage. [From Our Own Correspondent Malacca. Feb. I 1 The present drought m Malacca Ke being very acutely in the Klebang District OQ account of the wells being practically dry. Resident who are fortunate enough to be member- i Swimming Club are compelled to go to202 words
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Article172 1930-02-26 8 Weona's Narrow Win. Sunday"? race of the Port EHck Club was sailed under a la:. a breez*- a which was variable both, in strength Utd dfaPW tion. with the result that boots <h:,.\ tion frequently says the Malay tfail Con tors wert Nereid (W. H. Wood and172 words
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Article134 1930-02-26 8 [From Our Own Correspondent Malacca. Feb. 1' Further results in the Malacca Club T« Tournament are: Men's Handicap Singles J. S. Gociv owe 15.4 beat K. Bruce owe 15, 6—2. 6D. A. E. Bell owe 3 beat A. Lamb ov.< M 6—l. Men's Handicap Doubles: gutcltitwna Gething134 words
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48 1930-02-26 8 Last Sunday (Feb. 9). writes our corr pondent at Batavia the Doris challenge Sally for the Singapore Challenge Cup being the 4th. race for this cup this W was a good race, the weather being perfod I Sally won by 1 min. 42 sec.48 words
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Article423 1930-02-26 9 x\ri-RPAY. FEBRI \RY 22. 1930. An Occasion Worth Repeating. be regrettable tendency •r. variety conceit tc take hrartgntfVranl place among after- inmenfc Witnessing the enthugreeted the *-?Tort* of some of best known amateurs on behalf eague migration scheme at last night, one could not help th; i423 words
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Article261 1930-02-26 9 c OiUetti th< ram blade mag- Gillette on their world tour arBatavia yesterday. is honorary Cadet Lieutenant i: :->:itution Cadet Corps is grantC J Hail: am: the resignation of Cadi I Lieutenant P. F. Bowitt of the cepted Una issued by the Institute for i- ms. relate to Um Rubino261 words
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Article1032 1930-02-26 9 LAST NIGHT'S ARGUMENT. Did Benevolent Intentions Suffer The cost of r he last annual dinner was the subject ol much discussion at thi annual meeting of the Society of yorkshiremen in Malaya, held at th< Europe Hotel last night, at which the hon'bl* Mr. John Scott 'Colonial1,032 words
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Article531 1930-02-26 9 GIFT TO MR. McC. REAY. The President's Coining Retirement. Mr. Justice McCabe Reay officially severed his actiye connection with the Singapore Ches.' Club, of which he was President, at the annua meeting of the Club held at the Adelphi Hote' yesterday evening. At the conclusion of the531 words
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Article180 1930-02-26 9 Witness Sent to Prison for Prevarication. During the course of the hearing of the action brought by Hock Joo Bee of Bunga Raya, Malacca, against the Asia Insurance Co.. Ltd., for the payment of the full amount of $60,000 under a fire policy covering plaintiff's stocks,180 words
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Article215 1930-02-26 9 Bill Marshall, the Adelaide jockey, writing from Hotel Sumatra. Bandoeng. Java, to Mr. F. J. Monten. says: At last the season has finished, and we are now having a spell, the first for two years. I had a great run at the last round of meetings. I215 words
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Article343 1930-02-26 9 THE SINGAPORE TRACTION CO., LTD. Increased Receipts from Extended Service. The report of the directors of thf Singapore Traction Co. Ltd., presented to Uie members at the fourth annual general meeting )f the Company at Basildon House. Moorgate, London, on February sth 1930. The profit for the year, after charging343 words
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Article442 1930-02-26 9 Housing Contract Let. The following action was taken at a meeting oi Committee No. 4 held on the February 14th. Accepted the lowest tender, that of Messrs. Welmo Schroemo and Alexander Nolte, at $90,555 for erection of 36 houses for Sub< rdihate Ste.fi at Hooper Road, the total442 words
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Article139 1930-02-26 9 70 Per Cent Agreement Necessary. The Malay Mail states that Messrs. C. J. Baker and Co.. Kuala Lumpur, have received from Messrs. Baker. Morgan and Co.. Ltd., London, the following cablegram: "If 70 per cent, of the European producers agree, the Dutch rubber growers will not tap139 words
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Article257 1930-02-26 10 Money Charges. A Malay constable attached to the Kandang Kerbau Station was charged in the District Court yesterday with receiving money from a hawker. It was stated in evidence that on February 17, Inspector Minns saw the accused standing on the five-foot-way and he noticed the257 words
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Article48 1930-02-26 10 We hear, says the Malay Mail, that the Hon' ble Mr. B. W. Elles. Resident Councillor of Malacca, is to act as British Resident. Pahang, and it is rumoured that Mr. C. H. G. Clarke, now District Judge Mod First Magistrate. Singapore, will act as Resident Councillor. Malacca48 words
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Article641 1930-02-26 10 BATTLE OF EXPERTS. No Worse Than Cigarette Fumes. Further medical views on the question of the danger to public health of a dust polluted atmosphere were recorded by the District Judge, Mr. C. H. G. Clarke, yesterday, when the hearing of the smoke nuisance test case was641 words
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1006 1930-02-26 10 ARCHDEACON'S MESSAGE. Big Problems That Await Solution. I From Our Own Correspondent. 1 London, Jan. 25. The Singapore Auxiliary Diocesan Association announce that the following Commissaries of the Bishop of Singapore are now in England, from Singapore namely. The Rev. R. V. H. Burne. M.A.. Knutsford1,006 words
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Article54 1930-02-26 10 The death occurred on Sunday at Batu Road, Kuala Lumpur, at the advanced age of 73 years >f Mr. Poo Nan Kin, brother of Mr. Foo Wha Oheng. J.P.. of Ipoh, and father of Mr. Foo Win Poe of Kuala Lumpur. The deceased leaves j i son. a daughter-in-law, a54 words
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367 1930-02-26 10 A SINGAPORE CASE. Charges Framed Against Mr. E. B. Evans. The legality or otherwise of football forecast competitions in the Colony is to be decided in the Courts charges having been framed by the police against Mr. E. B. Evans, cf Hong Kong Bank Chambers. Singapore,367 words
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Article543 1930-02-26 10 Has He Purged His Contempt An application was made before Mr. Justice Stevens in the Supreme Court yesterday for the release of the witness convicted by His Lordship the previous day for contempt of court during the hearing of the action in which Hock Jw543 words
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Article56 1930-02-26 10 Almost in the heart of the Johore jungle near Labis, a fairly large village called Chaab comprising about 200 attap shophouses. has suddenly .sprung up. It is understood that it will very soon be declared a town, as the whole land, except a small Government reserve, has been bought up56 words
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THE SYMPATHETIC BANKRUPT.
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Article281 1930-02-26 10 Silk Merchant's $10,006 Liabilities. Publicly examined in the Bankr before Mr. Justice Stevens yestrraa\ Wah Hoon. a silk merchant of Dolemac admitted liabilities of over $10,000 ind that he had traded since he knew l> solvent. The reason for hLs bankrupt fact that he had let out281 words
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Article225 1930-02-26 10 Aged Chinese Bankrupt. The problem of examining to aged and deal Chinese < who has already appeared on tH successive hearings, without success' m before the Court. The Assistant Official Assignee said bank I] was medically examined by Dr Johns of the General Hospital the morning225 words
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Article271 1930-02-26 10 The rate of interest payable by bankrup: on his debts when in a position to wUie Ml liabilities was mentioned when the bankrupts of Clarence Bodestyne. a Municipal Conservar. cy Inspector came before the notice of Um Court. Examined by the Assistant Official Assignee. Bodestyne271 words
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Article72 1930-02-26 10 Municipality's Letter to Government At a meeting of Municipal Committee No I held on Tuesday it was decided to inform O«* eminent that the Commissioners still requm the site of the old Beri Beri Hospital, at Pas Panjang. to be reserved for a public park I they72 words
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Article985 1930-02-26 11 QsiffvM cgunt hominet nostri ett farragi l Juvenal. The Tnpinst is pleased to place on record Um happy omen provided by a Ceylon contem- :v m connection with the new regime oJ government upon which Malaya has entered with the appointment of Sir Cecil Clementi as985 words
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289 1930-02-26 11 INTER-COMMERCIAL CUP COMPETITION. HARBOUR BOARD'S WIN. Short Passing Tactics Defeat Socony. Harbour Board 3; 5.0.C.0.X.Y I. 5.0.C.0N.Y. might have had more chances of scoring In their Commercial Cup match against th( Harbour Board at the Stadium yesterday afternoon if they had realised the futility of keeping the ball in the289 words
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357 1930-02-26 11 The Annual Meeting. j The ninth annual general meeting of the United Engineers Recreation Club was held at the Head Office of the Company on February 7th. Mr. J. P. Strachan. President of the Club. occupied the chair. Following the adoption of the reports and accounts,357 words
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Article180 1930-02-26 11 Municipal Committee No. 5 at a meeting held on February 17th. approved terms of letter to Government, on the subject of a grant to the Commissioners towards cost of water supply, and consequent reduction of certain rates of charges for water; approved renewal of gas main in Cluny180 words
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Article39 1930-02-26 11 temporary this week, might have been interpreted as the caption to an elementary lesson in the ethics of decency. Further investigation, however, revealed that it was one of Man-ning-Poster s latest effusions of helpfulness in the art of bridge.39 words
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Article871 1930-02-26 11 Kir. Henry Waugn. who is living in Tunbrid<_;cWells, Kent, is now quite well again. j Mr. j. s. W. Arthur is appointed to the substantive office •of District Officer, Province e eie> Mr. G. B. Kellagher has been appointed to I act as Registrar. District Judge871 words
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Article533 1930-02-26 11 CHINESE MEETING. Stoppage of Planting Recommended. The subject matter cf the discussion Ahich 'ook place at an Important meeting of Chinese Interests in the Malayan rubber industry hel'l it the Chinese Chamber of Commerce on Saturday afternoon was the proposed rubber holiday in May and several important533 words
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Article170 1930-02-26 11 Victoria Theatre Crowded. Evidence of the rapid growth of the popularity of the talkine film in Singapore was given at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday evening when the Theatre was filled to us utmost capacity for the fir^t performance of Love. Live and Laugh. The170 words
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Article118 1930-02-26 11 Defendant's Agreement Not Valid. 1 Judgment for plaintiff with costs was entered by Mr. Justice Stevens in the Supreme Court on Saturday in the suit in which J. Safier claimed from Ismail A. Raheem, the wellknown Singapore diamond merchant, a sum of $16,906.79 due on six118 words
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Article82 1930-02-26 11 The Church of the Assumption, Penang was the scene of a quiet but pretty wedding, on Wednesday, when Dr. Bertram John Ess, Assistant Surgeon, General Hospital. Penang. was married to Miss Daisy Kronenberg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kronenberg, of the F.M.S. Railways. Prai. The bride, who was given away82 words
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Article1045 1930-02-26 12 JOHORE GAME LAW CASES. t LENIENCY NOT FAVOURED." Magistrate Feared Displeasure. In the matter of Kluang Criminal Cases Nos. 566. 604. 605. 606. 607. 608. 609. 610 and 637, 659. 672 and 674 all of 1928. And in the matter of Section 323 of the Criminal Procedure Code. Mr. Justice1,045 words
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Article660 1930-02-26 12 BREEZY AFTERNOON AT SEA. YACHT CLUB REGATTA. < Capsizals and Keen Racing. Very heavy going added a particular zest to the Royal Singapore Yacht's Club half-yearly regatta which took place on Saturday and was attended by over three hundred people, chief imong them being HE. Governor (Sir Cecil Clementi* and660 words
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Article339 1930-02-26 12 $50 or a month and in 608, 609 and 633 to $10 or a week. Even these are much heavier lines than would have been imposed in the Federated Malay States and take no account of the arrests and detention pending trial. The sentences are reduced as recommended by Mr.339 words
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Article1029 1930-02-26 12 THE HABITUALITY TEST. What is Position of Local Clubs Hypothetical reference to the possible raiding of the Singapore Club and more pointed reference to the legality of Singapore Turf Club betting, were made in the Supreme Court before Mr. Justice Stevens on Saturday during the hearing1,029 words
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Article264 1930-02-26 12 TAIPING MEETING. Results of Last Day's The following were the result- of Sjracing at Taiping Ponies Class 3 <6 lursi. HOP OVER 8 4 Also ran: Imareek 9. Master Res;.;:.- g ing 8.10, Burok 7.8, Actres> 7 Ponies Class 2 lst. Div. furs.) Also ran: Balrana 8.9.264 words
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Article91 1930-02-26 12 Lose to U.S. Marines. [Reuter's Far Eastern Service.] Shanghai, Feb. IS. The U.S. Marines defeated the Welch Reg-; ment by 15 to 6 (three j^oals against two trie;* in a fast and exciting game in idea! conditions before a record crowd The Marines had tlu- better91 words
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118 1930-02-26 12 Men's Championship Singles: G O .Nichoia..beat D. H. Balfour. 6—l C— 2. 10—8 Men's Championship Doubles. F cie Sarair and F. C. de Strain beat G O Nicholas anc L. L. Fonseka, 6—l. I—6, B—C,8 C, 6—2. Ladies' Championship Singles: fcftS. Alston beat Miss M. Brown.118 words
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Article68 1930-02-26 12 The following is the result of the Ladi- monthly medal played on February 19th ana 20th. The ties for ladies will piay oil HOC mi:. (Bogey by Friday. 28th instant. In the Men's monthly medal. Februan r« played tie C. N. Bennett beat Major E J Buchanan68 words
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Article67 1930-02-26 12 His Lordship said it was a pity that tffte M 1 gistrate had made that mistake Finally (the D.P.P. argued* counsel for f v appellant had entirely failed to prove that th< permises were not used as a common gaimnt: house. One non-member had admitted going to the place about67 words
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585 1930-02-26 13 "A Great and Perceptive Love." DtoeaMtm the attitude of the Chinese in Singapore towards Shakespeare's plays Mr. Eric Gillett Professor of English Language and t irrrature at Raffles College says: Since I ha\e been in Malaya I have had the oportunity of seeing some of585 words
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Article252 1930-02-26 13 Ihe statutory meeting of Jelebu Tin Dredgiiu Ltd.. was held at the registered office of the company on Feb. 14. when the chairman, Mr M. L. Phillips, addressing the meeting. aid there was cash in hand amounting to > 149 732.58. of which sum $130,000 was on252 words
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Article120 1930-02-26 13 In the Supreme Court on Saturday Mr. JusStevens, dealing with the application of the ttneaa in the Malacca fire insurance case m he had convicted for contempt of court nd sentenced to six weeks imprisonment told •ir j b. Weiss (counsel for the plaintiff firm I witness120 words
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Article45 1930-02-26 13 in the place of Mr. E. Walker, Mr. G. Q€ Havniand has been appointed a member of the PlfcH Board, Singapore, a member of the Com•>ttee to administer the Mercantile Marine 1 *id. Singapore, and to be an Unofficial Mem- r of the Sailors* Institute.45 words
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Article755 1930-02-26 13 OVERSEAS PRESS UNION. Preliminary Meeting vj |jm (By our Chinese Correspondents On last Sunday afternoon (February 16th) the general meeting of the Overseas Chinese Press Union, took place for the first time in its new building. No. 61, Cantonment Street. There were 27 pressmen present, and755 words
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171 1930-02-26 13 The report and accounts for 1929 show that the Discharged Prisoners Aid Society was dissolved on December 18th., 1929, at a special general meeting held on that date. A new society was then formed called the Singapore After-Care Association. The reason for the change in the name171 words
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Article18 1930-02-26 13 Of the 41,615 books Issued by the Penang Library during 1929 no fewer than 28,492 were fiction volumes.18 words
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Article889 1930-02-26 13 MATTERS OF MUSLIM INTEREST. I MESSAGE OF WELCOME. Penang Malays Greet the New Governor. (By Our Muslim Correspondent). "Malay Community, Penang. cordially welcomes you to Malaya." Such was the greeting of welcome which the Penang Malay Association, on behalf of the Malays of the Northern Settlement, sent by telegram to889 words
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Article61 1930-02-26 13 While engaged in digging operations at the bottom floor of Yu Fong Kongsi, a Chineseowned mine, Chenderiang, a Tamil coolie was killed instantaneously. Deceased, together with a gang of coolies, was changkolling when a landslide occurred, resulting in the dislocation erf monitor pipes, several rolling down to the oottom of61 words
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Article621 1930-02-26 13 Club's Fine Recovery in the Second-Half. S.C.C 3; S.CJ.A 1. After the first five minutes things looked bad for the S.C.C. Much faster on the ball than their heavier opponents, the Chinese iorwards raided and forced a corner. M 1 1 Fun was finding little difficulty in621 words
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Article106 1930-02-26 13 The following are results to Feb. 15th. P. W. D. L. Pts. H. Q. Wing, Welch R. 5 4 10 9 "D" (MG) Coy. Welch R. 5 4 10 9 "C" Coy. Welch R. 6 4 119 "B" Coy. Welch R. 5 4 0 18 Royal Engineers106 words
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Article329 1930-02-26 13 The first prize in the Perak Turf Club's Members* Sweep on Saturday, which was valued at $26,460, was won by a Singapore resident who during the War Years won the first prize in the Our Day Lottery T.O.M. Vytalingam, the Indian police constable attached to the Central Police Station, who329 words
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Article426 1930-02-26 14 Notes: __l stocks on estates of less than 100 acres are statistically unimportant. 2. The production of estates of less than 100 acres is estimated from the formula. (Column) <6i equals (Columns) (12) <13» (16) (17) <2) (3) <4) (i>. <9,v 3 Dealers' Stocks, 3.5.. are Ir.426 words
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Article584 1930-02-26 14 Mr Arthur Miles returned from leave by the Rawalpindi. Mr. W. S. Hogg, local representative for Lendrum, Ltd.. leaves for Home by the Hector. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Schook who have gone to Tlndak to work on the Singapore Oil Syndicate's holding— 8.N.8. Herald. Mervyn584 words
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1076 1930-02-26 14 VICE-COMMODORES HINT. Privilege Not Being Taken Full Advantage of. One of the reasons for the recent visit to Malaya of Sir Vincent Baddeley, First Principal Assistant Secretary to the Admiralty, was disclosed by the Chairman (Mr. R. M. Williams) at the annual meeting of the1,076 words
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Article159 1930-02-26 14 News was received at the Eastern Extension Company's local cable office on Saturday evening of the sudden death while playing tennis that afternoon of Mr, John Hanron at the Company's Cocos Island Station, the cause o' death being apoplexy or cerebral hemorrhage The funeral took159 words
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Article147 1930-02-26 14 Hongkong Bank Beat M.P.H. The Hongkong and Shanghai Bank team and the Malaya Publishing House plas&d off an inter-commercial cup tie at the Stadium las: evening before a handful of spectators in a very strong wind which made control of the ball a difficult matter. The M.P.H.147 words
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Article134 1930-02-26 14 Muslim Students' Aid Society. To the Editor. Sir, With reference to your Muslim Correspondent, what appeared in this morning > journal at the second last para your correspondent states that the elements of rowdyLsn which once existed are absent now. As you are aware since the134 words
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Article262 1930-02-26 14 The following is the report of the Directors of Alexandra Brickworks Ltd. to be presented at the second ordinary general meeting of tnt shareholders to be held at the registered officr of the Company. Mercantile Bank building, on March, sth at 12.30 p.m. Further blocks of land262 words
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Article6085 1930-02-26 15 [Reuter's Service. 1 London. r>b. 19. tm Metropolitan Sergius. according to Tass Agency, reiterated to foreign correspondents in M row that the Pope, the Archbishop of Caiirbury and other Bishops were totally devoid ol Christian spirit and were merely seeking the downfall of the Soviet, and also that religious6,085 words
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Article77 1930-02-26 16 A PAGEANT OF MUSIC. Prince Damrong's Ingenuity. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Feb. 23. Their Majesties lunched aboard the Fionia as guests of the Danish Royalties on Saturday Subsequently all attended the Polo Club Gymkhana and in the evening Prince Damrong staged a presentation in77 words
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MOTORISTS' CRASH IN IPOH STORM.
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100 1930-02-26 16 [From Our Own Correspondent Ipoh, Feb. 19. A regrettable motor accident occurred yesterday, when the three sons of Mr. Albert Woodworth of Singapore were involved in a crash on the main trunk road near Ipoh. The family had been visiting Penang. The parents returned by boat100 words
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Article37 1930-02-26 16 [Prom Our Own Correspondent.! Ipoh. Feb. 19. In the course of the same storm a motorcyclist, Arthur Bain, was run into by a car and taken to hospital with a broken leg.37 words
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Article46 1930-02-26 16 Perfect Bangkok-Copenhagen Connection. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIC-**T] Bangkok. Feb. 24. The Danish Crown Prince had an hour's wireless telephone conversation with Copenhagen on Saturday night. Prince Waldemar and the head of the East Asiatic Company maintaining perfect connection with the Crowe Prince.46 words
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Article42 1930-02-26 16 Siamese Officials Decorated. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok. Feb. 21. His Majesty King George has conferred vairous classes of the Order of the British Empire on the four Siamese officials assisting the British eclipse expedition in Pattani last year.42 words
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Article28 1930-02-26 16 [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, Feb. 21. The British Minister entertained to luncheor. the Siamese officers who took part in the goodwill flight to Delhi.28 words
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Article269 1930-02-26 16 S.C.C. BEAT ROYAL ENGINEERS. YESTERDAY'S FOOTBALL. Penalty Goal Gives Club Victory. S.C.C 2: Royal En ff ine< r«The S.C.C. had a fairly strong side out the Padang yesterday for their second match against the Royal Engineers utd managed to win by the odd goal in thn Kicking off, the Club269 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article337 1930-02-26 16 To the Editor. Sir, Having had over three years in Sing.ipore, importing Manchester Piece Goods ami having had five years in a Shipping Office in Manchester prior to coming East, I put th< following views before you. as it may be of in terest to your readers.337 words
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Article171 1930-02-26 16 To the Editor. Sir. In addition to the Eurasian C i: m;<t SVC. Eurasian recruits are required lor th» following units 1. Eurasian Machine Gunners. 2. Eurasian Signallers 'To form In fan try Signal Sections). Eurasian Machine Gunners unless already trained will be required to pass off the171 words
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Article62 1930-02-26 16 The dry weather experienced during the last few weeks is having its effect on the activities of the Selangor Fire Brigade, says Fnday> Malay Mail, which adds that on Thursday engines and men were called out to deal witt ftres in lallang and blukar, on62 words