The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 5 March 1930
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Title Section11 1930-03-05 1 The Singapore Free Press SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1930. NO. 2,22111 words
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Article107 1930-03-05 1 i< \\D roi in NEWS. Chinese Nen p iper 147 Tin ft Cl argl 143 Offer i Creditors 154 M urdered In Balestier Road 156 oi rerror" 157 Um Ui Mall 4 8 M< rchants' Tea Party IS I Mi w G P Boil 153 Ch nenti at Chinese107 words
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Article174 1930-03-05 1 Anam No. 2 Liang Hin Chan Mark d Easjle (New) 8 30 Siam old No. 1 3ao Rangoon Bintan 260 Rangoon Sioka Siam Broken No. 1. 220 Sum Broken No. 2. 200 l Siam Glutinous No. 1. 360 Siam Glutinous No. 2. 320 Rangoon Glutinous No. 2 320 Anam174 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article19 1930-03-05 1 WOOD-HILL.— On February 26th., at 9 Logan Road, Penang, to Irene, wife of Mr. S Wood-Hill, a daughter.19 words
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Article49 1930-03-05 1 WICKS— LAWTON— On February 26th. 1930, at St. Andrew's Cathedral. Singapore, the Rev. J. V. Westlake officiating, P. G. Wicks, elder son of the late Chas. P. Wicks and Mrs. Wicks, of Croydon, to Frances Joyce, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lawton, of Thatched House. Beddington. Surrey.49 words
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Article540 1930-03-05 1 The last mail from Home with dates up to February nth. arrived by b. I. on Saturday. This mail leaves by P. and O. on Thursday. The wedding took place at the Presbyterian Church Ol Mr. E. Watt and Miss G. M. Shakespeare. At the third annual540 words
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Article139 1930-03-05 1 March 4. London 4 months' sight 2 3 ***** London 3 months' sight 2|3 7|B London 60 days' sight 2!3 13|16 London 30 days* sight 2|3 25|32 London, demand 2|3 3j4 London, T.T. 2 3 11|16 Lyons and Paris, demand 1432 Hamburg, demand 234 New York, demand 56139 words
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Article861 1930-03-05 1 ■Feb 27 In an interesting letter in our correspondence columns to-day Weaver replies to Mane on the matter of cotton goods in the Straits and in our opinion goes very much nearer the mark than our original correspondent. The situation in the cotton trade is however by861 words
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Article820 1930-03-05 1 Feb. 28. An interesting chapter in the latter day history of the Philippine Islands has undoubtedly been opened with the report that an effective Moro representation has joined with the Christian Filipinos in the plea for independence. Those here who remember the end of the Spanish domination, the820 words
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Advertisement48 1930-03-05 1 s to the -Singapore Free Press" returning from Europe to the Straits tIM mail Hues, are invited to send Manage! the name of their steamer and arrival tn Singapore. Copies will then MJ to meet them at various ports of call iptk» to the weekly 12s. per quarter48 words
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Article697 1930-03-05 2 March 1 Everyone who has the interests of Malayan flying at heart will have been more than pleased by Flt.-Lt. Carnegie's remarks at the annual dinner of the Flying Club on Thursday evening. Ever since Sir Hugh Clifford showed, by his practical sympathy, that as far as697 words
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Article728 1930-03-05 2 March 3. As the Finance Member of the Legislative Assembly at New Delhi anticipated, the Indian budget proposals have raised a very determined protest from Lancashire in respect to the new cotton manufacture duties. The manufacturers there have already met and announced their intention of opposing the new728 words
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Article997 1930-03-05 2 March 4. There is no doubt that the judgments and criticisms of Mr. Justice McCabe Reay in regard to certain prosecutions in the Magistrates' courts and the attitude and actions of certain officials, have disclosed a very deplorable state of affairs in lot**. Now that the final997 words
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Article794 1930-03-05 3 March r>. use of us who, whilst not being /.rely in agreement with the munitions of diehards who growl out the "dole" ruining the character the British worker, are still erned with characteristics of the rm which must be an encouragenl to idleness for the weaker mindbrethren, may794 words
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226 1930-03-05 3 Manager's Successful Claim. Mr. See Tiong Wah was a defendant mentioned in a motion before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) in the Supreme Court yesterday, when Mr. K. K. O'Connor applied foi judgment on an order made by Mr. Justice Stevens striking out the statement226 words
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Article132 1930-03-05 3 Operations for the building in of the organ chamber and concert platform in the Victoria Memorial Hall will be in progress, it is understood, probably in May. His Excellency Sir Cecil Clementi accompanied by his Private Secretary Mr. A. Hyde and Lady Murison, Mrs. Huggard, Mrs. Sturrock. Miss Sturrock, Mr.132 words
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Article1145 1930-03-05 3 MEDICAL SCIENCE IN SIAM. WONDERFUL CHANGES, New University IFrorr. Our Own Correspondent.! Dangkok, Feb. 2U. The development of medical science in this country is steadily advancing. And although there is much to be done before any rest and be thankful attitude can be adopted the conditions now as compared with,1,145 words
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Article558 1930-03-05 3 THE MALAYAN TURF. SELANGOR MEETING. Besure Springs a I [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 3. For the second day cf the Selangor Turf Club's spring meeting there was a large attendance and going was good. The Sultan of Perak and suit were present, also the acting Chief Secretary558 words
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Article64 1930-03-05 3 The Governor's Cup. Twenty cards were taken out in the above competition during the weekend and seven returned of which the best were J. I. Miller, (13) 2 Down L. V. J. Laville, (14) 3 Major. E. J. B. Bucii mm, (10) 4 Capt. R. H. Smyth.64 words
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Article177 1930-03-05 4 The S.C.C. played their first inter-club match yesterday afternoon when they defeated the Harbour Board on the latter's ground by 17 runs. Scores. S.C.C. T. M. Calhaem c and b Aranachalam 0 R. G. Scholes c and b Jackson 5 P. H. Romney c and b177 words
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Article32 1930-03-05 4 His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Imperial Service Medal to Mr. Henry Simpson, formerly Gaoler. Grade I, in the Convict Establishment. TaiDln?, Perak.32 words
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Article599 1930-03-05 4 YESTERDAY'S MATCH. Poor Play but Exciting Finish. Though not productive of much good cricket, except perhaps among the bowlers, the second S.C.C. cricket trial which took place on the Padang yesterday, between sides selected by Capt. Neville and Mr. Hoblyn, came to an exciting finish. After599 words
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Article1065 1930-03-05 4 INAUGURAL CEREMONY. Importance of Facilitating the Service. There was a large gathering at the Royal Air Force Base, Seletar, yesterday afternoon, when the regular weekly mail and passenger air service between Singapore and Java was officially inaugurated. His Excellency, Sir Cecil Clementi, Governor of1,065 words
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739 1930-03-05 4 FAREWELL DINNER. "Happy Relations" in the State. Mr. A. F. Richards, Acting General Adviser Johore, made an interesting, speech when replying to a toast to his health proposed by the Dato Mentri Besar at a dinner given in his honour by the Regents of739 words
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Article112 1930-03-05 4 I The following were the results to Saturday! Feb. 22nd. Team. P. w. D. L. Pts. "D" (M.G.) Welch R. 6 5 1 0 11 "B" Coy. Welch R. 6 5 0 1 10 "H.Q." Wirg Welch R. 6 4 2 0 10 "C" Coy. Welch R.112 words
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Article347 1930-03-05 4 TEMPLE STREET FIt.HT Chinese Acquitted of Theft Charge. There were only eight cases on second Singapore Assizes of thi began before Mr. Justice Stevens reme Court yesterday. All th. Chinese. Ong Char, alias Ong Chef. Ch; Goh Soon Leong, charged with ur.i: turning from banishment were347 words
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552 1930-03-05 4 The Annual Meeting. The twenty-ninth meeting of the Boarl of the Institute was held on January 25th. at ihInstitute. There were present at the Meeting Dr H A Tempany, Director of Agriculture, Hon. Mr J I Arter M.F.C. and Mr. C. B. Graburn represent552 words
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Article504 1930-03-05 5 If p H Hennessy is one of the passengers returned to Malaya by the Rawalpindi. R F A Butterworth. R.E., arrived by Rawalpindi and has been taken on the engtll d the Command. M: I A G Moriss. Assistant Commissioner Police. Kuala Lumpur, has arrived in504 words
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Article191 1930-03-05 5 Tuesday, Feb. 18th. Ufa Excellency presided at a meeting of the itivc Council at Government House. Thursday. Feb. 20th. H Tungku Mahkota of Johore. Hon. Gene- Aavi.er and Mrs. Richards. Mr. and Mrs. 0 Hall had luncheon at Government House. Friday. Feb. 21st. rtae following were ttfc guests191 words
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Article154 1930-03-05 5 WEDDING: WATT— SHAKESPEARE. > wedding took place on Saturday, at the bg tartu Church. Singapore, of Mr. E. Watt, the Surveyor of Ships Department, and Miss Muriel Shakespeare of Stoneleigh, t Road. Kingsheath. Birmingham. The ~t<phen Band officiated. bride, who was given away by Mr. (Surveyor-General of Ships) wore a154 words
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Article151 1930-03-05 5 I The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber j Association held its 956th. auction yesterday. when there was catalogued 2.268,929 lbs.. 1.012 92 tons. Offered 2,056.761 lbs.: 918.20 j tons. Sold 1.744.018 lbs.; 778.58 tons. j Spot. j London 8 1-16 d. j New York 15 cts. PRICES151 words
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Article697 1930-03-05 5 Singapore, Feb. 25. The price of Tin continues to decline and shews a loss of about £3 on balance during the past week. The scheme for restriction of output appears no. to be in full operation but as many of the mines did not fall into line697 words
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Article153 1930-03-05 5 The new silver coin, twenty-five cent piece, came into circulation on the Ist February. It is a very nice looking little coin about the size of an English sixpence and far preferable to the 25 ct. note which was apt to become rather dirty and unsightly after much handling.— 8.N.8.153 words
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890 1930-03-05 5 Annual Meeting. Th2 tnird annual general meeting of the Fresh Food and Refrigerating Co., Ltd. was held at the offices of Messrs. Evatt and Co., at noon yesterday. Mr. J. M. Sime presided supported by Messrs. K. C. Eu. S. Q. Wong G. A.890 words
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Article33 1930-03-05 5 Commercial Bank's Contribution. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Feb. 26 The Siam Commercial Bank has donated ticals 10,000 towards the Nation's memorial to the first king of the ruling dynasty.33 words
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Article639 1930-03-05 5 Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the St. Andrew's Church Mission was held yesterday evening, at the School Hall. There was a large gathering, over which the Bishop of Singapore presided. Rev. R. Richards, reviewing the work of the Mission during the year said that the639 words
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Article163 1930-03-05 5 The Annual Conference. The annual meeting of the Engineering Association of Malaya was held in Singapore on Saturday. In the morning the members visited the Naval Base and were given a description of the works and in the afternoon a session was held at which Mr. D.163 words
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Article137 1930-03-05 5 Captain's vs. Vice -Captain's. The result of the above match played on Sunday, is as follows (Captain's team mentioned first; Craik and Irving Jones 0, Lowson and H Jackson 1% Hodgins and Wyatt 0, Gibson and Wardle 0. Low and Morris 0, Thomson and Bright 1. Douglas137 words
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Article1221 1930-03-05 6 A PROVEN INDIAN GENTLEMAN. STERLING QUALITIESRecipient of King's Police Medal Honoured. The tea party held in the Adelphl Hotel roof garden last evening, under the auspices of the Sindhi Merchants Association, in honour of Mehta Prithvi Chand, Chief Inspector C.1.D., S.S. Police, who has been awarded the King's Police Medal1,221 words
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Article777 1930-03-05 6 A LITERARY UNION. Need for Greater English Study. (By Our Muslim Correspondent). Local Muslims may perhaps remember that there was in Singapore some years ago a Muslim club similar to the Straits Chinese Reading Club. It was called the Muslim Institute, and most members were Government777 words
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Article1545 1930-03-05 6 MEDICAL EXPERTS' VISIT. Shipping and Bureau Services. [Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, Feb. 21. On Sunday morning the members of the Advisory Council of the Far Eastern Health Bureau of the League of Nations arrived in Tandjong Priok by the Melchior Treub to attend the1,545 words
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Article259 1930-03-05 6 Mr. P. G. Wicks and Miss F. J. Lawton. A pretty wedding of particular interest among banking circles in Singapore was solemnised at St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday afternoon when Miss Prances Joyce Lawton, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lawton. of Thatched House. Beddington (Surrey) was married259 words
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Article204 1930-03-05 6 London, Feb. I. London is shortly to have another War but this time the production will deal wtito naval warfare. Since Mr. Maurice Browne, producer of "Journey's End" bought the Glob and Queen's theatres he has been raoelvii offers for ten plays, but has hitherto acqun d204 words
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Article295 1930-03-05 7 YESTERDAY'S DEPARTURE. Free Press Representative or Tru- Royal Dutch air-mail arrived on Tues' dag bringing passengers and two bags of mail d one panel The mail left yesterday morn wdh a complement of 8 passengers shortl; after seven tan the morning. Amone the passengers was a295 words
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Article198 1930-03-05 7 Committee's Report. al report ol the Committee <>: t S fcUemei} (Penang) Association u> tbi neeting tc be held at t on February 26, Is as follow 5. 1 at tbi dose ol the year amount it ts a matt r for regret that sul an in198 words
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Article229 1930-03-05 7 :.< circle of friends will regret to leai (teatta Ol Mr W. C. P. Bell in his 581 Thi rtfff nrd gentleman was well knor. ;j iness circles having come here mai Iran Port Darwin where he took t tn public affairs. On229 words
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Article62 1930-03-05 7 S.hib R Subbiah Naidu, Agent to the runt of India in Malaya, on leave in > vat in Madras on a short visit early this til and left there for Delhi to confer with GovenOMttt of India on Indian affairs. He to rvturn to Madras about the 12th inst. r*62 words
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Article853 1930-03-05 7 I.C.F.A. WELL BEATEN. i Reserve Player's Effective Marksmanship. C.C 8; Indo-Ceylonese l.| iThree goals in as many of the opening inutes gave yesterday's friendly match beleen the S.C.C. and the Indo-Cevlonese a nsational opening, but as both goalkeepers ■td been beaten in the process there853 words
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Article117 1930-03-05 7 A.P.C. Defeat Telephone Co. In an Inter-Commercial Cup competition match on the Anson Road Stadium yesterday evening the A.P.C. defeated the Telephone Company by 4 goals to 1. The Telephone Company were the first to draw Liood but the A.P.C. equalised before the interval. In the second117 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article934 1930-03-05 7 To the Lditor. Sir. Having had several year? in the cottoi mills and over ten years trying to sell Manchester and Bradford piece goodi in Singapore, ic the following likely to be of interest as a reply to the letter of Mane on L:s subject of 'Tax934 words
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Article73 1930-03-05 7 A State Banquet. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Feb. 26. The East Asiatic Company entertained the commercial community of Bangkok to dinner last evening aboard their new steamer, the Amerika. Prince Axel, who is a director of the Company, presided, and toasted the everlasting friendship of73 words
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399 1930-03-05 7 MR. STEVENSON AT S.C.C. Three Figure Breaks Against Club Champion. Mr. H. W. Stevenson, the former English billiards champion, who is passing through Singapore on his way home from China, had an appreciative audience at the Cricket Club last night, when he gave an interesting exhibition399 words
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Article328 1930-03-05 7 Chinese Mines Reduce Hours. The Secretary of the Selangor Miner./ Association has informed the local secretaries oi the Tin Producers' Association that the following Chinese Mines have reduced their daily working hours as stated. From January Ist: Sin Yong Fatt Mining Co.. Ltd Ampang from 24 to328 words
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Article21 1930-03-05 7 [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT Bangkok. Feb. 23. Prince Damrong will be leaving for Europe next month.21 words
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Article1022 1930-03-05 8 KKIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1930. BROTHERS-IN-LAW AT LAW. Sequel to Transfer of Baju Property. Two well-known Sinhalese residents in Singapore, Mr. Vincent Pathinaike and Mr. Walter Abeygoonesekera, were the parties in an interesting action begun in the Supreme Court before the Chief Justice (Sir William1,022 words
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Article1150 1930-03-05 8 Hot earth, blazing sky, burning wind, this our usual twenty-fifth December. Preparations go slowly forward, no one feels enthusiasm for roast turkey, plum pudding on fire with brandy, even pulling crackers seems to involve energy grudged. But this year the weather gods for two weeks before Christmas sent1,150 words
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Article577 1930-03-05 8 KUANTAN RUBBEI MEETING. Development of Reser Mentioned. Mr. G. A. Potts presided at the annuaeting of the Kuantan Rubber Syndicated., held at the offices of Messrs. Harrisons, ier and Co., Ltd., yesterday at noon, suppoiby Mr. A. P. Robinson and Mr. C. B. ;er. Proposing the adoption of the annual577 words
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Article145 1930-03-05 8 Race Won by Two Seconds Another thrilling race was sailed by members of the Port Dickson Yacht Club on Sunday when the following nine boats competed; Pippa (Clarke-Walker and Mrs. Cocke), Miranda (G. H. Wood and Reid), Waless (H. Maund and Blackman), Nereid (W. H. Wood and145 words
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Article74 1930-03-05 8 In connection with his question in Legislative Council on Jan. 27th regarding the prosecution of hawkers, the hon'ble Mr. Tan Cheng Lock has been informed that for the year 1929 the number of convictions and amount of fines in each of the three Settlements was as under:74 words
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Article116 1930-03-05 8 Two rubber planters from Kedah, Messrs. O'Callaghan, of Cork, Ireland, and J. Duke, of London had an exciting experience in the air during a fog the other day. They were going home on six months' leave, and after landing at Marseilles, flew to Paris, on their way to London. At116 words
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Article828 1930-03-05 8 THE LANCASHIRE TRADE. To the Editor. Sir, Though a mere layman as regard textile trade, I cannot refrain from comm» ing on some of the fallacious arguments forward by "Weaver" in favour of Free Ttftfe in his letter to you of the 27th. instant F:r he828 words
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Article143 1930-03-05 8 Rid By Cheques from Stolen J3OOK* V Straits-born Chinese charged with forgery am .theft of a cheque book pleaded guilty betore the District Judge (Mr. C. H. G. Clarke* yeterday. Chief Court Inspector Meredith explained thi the accused went to a goldsmiths' shop on Feb. 8143 words
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Article20 1930-03-05 8 Fortunately we are not a warlike nation Only 72 per cent, of our money goes for that purpose. Atlanta Constitution.20 words
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1410 1930-03-05 9 VALUE OF COOKERY. What Napoleon Might Have Said. I,ady Clementi revealed herself as the posesMV i I philosophic strain and definite views at the Singapore Chinese Girls' School Cairnhill Road, where she made her maiden -p**-ch In Singapore after distributing the cbool prizes, yesterday1,410 words
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Article608 1930-03-05 9 The Long Load Question. A meeting of the Management Committee of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Singapore) was held at the Y.M.C.A. Board Room on Feb. IT. Mr. R. H. Onraet (vice-president) presided and those present included Mrs. H. L. Pritchard (vicepresident). Mrs. F.608 words
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Article979 1930-03-05 9 Mr. and Mrs. W. Ken.Jai.. uj h\ ji esu.te have sailed for Home by the Hector. The name of Mr. W. S. Ebden has been added to the Commission of the Peace, Penang. Dr. W. Oawson has been appointed to be a member and Vice Chairman979 words
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Article428 1930-03-05 9 S.A.F.A. ANNUAL MEETING. NEED FOR ECONOMY. Profit from Outside Visits. The annual general meeting of the Singapore Amateur Football Association was held at the Stadium yesterady evening. Mr. J. M. Sime, the President, presided. The report and accounts for the year ended December 31st., 1929, were approved and adopted, Mr.428 words
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Article288 1930-03-05 9 Encouraging Chinese Members. With the object of obtaining increased Chinese membership it was decided at the first annual meeting of the Singapore Amateur Boxing Association held at the Victoria Theatre last evening to decrease the monthly subscription in their case to $1: while a further decision arrived288 words
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Article201 1930-03-05 9 Mr. J. Huggins and Mrs. Huggins of Seremban have gone to Fraser's Hill. Mr. Huggins is expected to go on transfer to Kelantan shortly and Mr. A. M. Dryburgh will probably succeed him as Secretary to Resident, N.S.— M.M. At the theory examination of the Trinity College of Music held201 words
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Article2762 1930-03-05 10 TAXI FARE DOUBTS. What to do with Our Beggars. Discussion at yesterday's meeting of the Municipal Commission, at which there was a full attendance, ranged over a varied number of interesting matters of local importance. Mr. R. J. Fairer (President) presided supported by Messrs. H. Wolskel, J.2,762 words
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Article122 1930-03-05 10 The January Figures. British Malaya declared Exports of Para rubber inclusive of latex for the month showing local origin, as compiled by the Trade Registries at Penang. Malacca. Ku, and Singapore. U.K. Br. Pos. Europe U.S.A. Japan Others l Tons Tons Tons Tons Tons Tons Tons Singapore 1,198122 words
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Article172 1930-03-05 10 WEDDING LOUGH-MOORE. The wedding was celebrated at St. Andrew's Cathedral on Thursday afternoon, of Mary Winifred Moore, youngest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. S. C. Moore of South Perth, Western Australia, and Eric Philip Lough, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Lough of South Perth, Western Australia. The172 words
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Article24 1930-03-05 10 I It is understood that Mr. A. E. Coope is to succeed Mr. A. C. Baker as Assistant Adviser, Johore, early in March.— M.M.24 words
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Article352 1930-03-05 10 Beins' Offer to Creditors. P. A. Beins. who was declared bankrupt lr. July last year appeared again in the Bankruptcy Court before Mr. Justice Btewem pesterday. Bankrupt's gross liabilities were 573.725 .51 cents and his assets estimated at $2,735. In evidence, bankrupt said he had a wih and352 words
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Article196 1930-03-05 10 At a meeting of Municipal Committee No 7 on Feb. 21st it was recommended that Rule B of the Leave Regulations for Senior Officers b< amended to read: "All vacation leave shall b< spent in Europe or other cold climate, units. otherwise specially sanctioned by the DMB* missioners." It was196 words
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Article274 1930-03-05 10 Malayan Section Meets in Singapore. The annual meeting of the Iftotayi the Institute of Chemistry of Great Brit&i Ireland was held on Saturday Kfleraoua ruary, 22nd. Mr. J. C. Cowap. Dam Analyst, Singapore, occupied the chair B] courtesy of the Principal, the meetinc mm In the King274 words
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Article1224 1930-03-05 11 Quicqutd agunt hominet nostri est farragt trtf— Juvenal. It wai quite refreshing to read the encomiums tended flirt to the Government at the Plying Club dinner on Friday night in respect of the assistance that has been officially rendered in behalf of ilyuig This is not1,224 words
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Article544 1930-03-05 11 SELANGOR MEETING. Results of Saturday's Races. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, March 1. Delightful weather favoured the opening day of the Selangor Turf Club Spring Meeting here I to-day and in consequence there was a good attendance of members and their friends, amongst those present being544 words
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Article73 1930-03-05 11 In the Penang Police Court before Mr. F. K. Wilson, when the case in which two Chinese youths, Tan Sing Nan and Be Hin Teck, stood charged with being members of an unlawful society, namely the Communist Society of the South Seas, was called, Inspector Gordon, who appeared to prosecute,73 words
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Article1115 1930-03-05 11 FLYING CLUB DINNER. Completed by End of This Year. organised, as the chairman admitted, more jn social than official lines, the function, which was the first of its kind in the annals of the Club, proved a great success. Over 130 memoers and guests1,115 words
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BUSINESS IN PERAK.
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Article80 1930-03-05 11 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Tpoh, Mar. 2. At the annunl meeting of the Perak branch oi the F.M.S. Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Cecil Rae. presiding, reported a ycr.r of fair progress and restrained and cautious importing which had not left overburden of stocks. Demand for quality80 words
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Article66 1930-03-05 11 The Chamber was the first to act against the unsettling practice of curtailment of wcrk on race days especially mid-week days. The protest had since been widely taken up in Malaya. Regarding the future of tin there was no reason why the present curtailment methods should not66 words
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Article47 1930-03-05 11 After the election of the new committee Mr. Yell commented on the need for uniformity in observance of holidays instancing the present two days of Hari Raya some taking Saturday some Monday. The meeting decided to regularise these holidays by circular from the committee.47 words
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Article385 1930-03-05 11 Continued Progress. The fourth annual general meeting of the Singapore Traction Company, Limited, was held at Basildon House, Moorgate, London. E.C. on Feb. 5. Mr. L. W. Hawkins (the chairman) raid that the statements presented to the shareholders showed a continuation of the progress which had characterized the385 words
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152 1930-03-05 11 In celebration of St. David's Day, an hilarious and enjoyable gymkhana, organised mainly for the benefit of the children of officers and men alike, yet nevertheless watched by a large crowd of more elderly spectators, took place at Tanglin Barracks on Saturday afternoon. The152 words
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Article939 1930-03-05 12 Dr. D. C. MacasKiil has returned to Kuala Lumpur from Home leave. Mr. W. H. Phillips, pilot of Malayan Air Services, Ltd., returns from leave next month. The Rev. Keppel Gamier. Chaplain of Penang, will administer the Diocese during the Bishop of Singapore's absence on leave.939 words
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Article1049 1930-03-05 12 A GOVERNOR'S THOUGHT. Sir Cecil Clementi at Welsh Celebrations. Replying to the toast to "Our Guests" at the annual dinner of the St. David's Society of Singapore held at Raffles Hotel on the evening of St. David's Day (Saturday), H.E. the Governor (Sir Cecil Clementi) told1,049 words
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Article327 1930-03-05 12 GOVERNOR'S FLIGHT. Sir Cecil Clementi Takes Control. Owing to rough seas H.E. the Governor (Sii Cecil Clementi) had to postpone his intention of seeing Singapore from the air on Saturday afternoon and instead he made the trip round the island in a Singapore Flying Club seaplane327 words
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Article272 1930-03-05 12 March Bogey Competition. The March Bogey competition was played on Saturday and yesterday and resulted in a tie between Messrs. A. W. Bourne. M. Buchanan and B. F. Dyke in "A" division and was won by Mr. A. D. Anderson in "B"' division. Seventy-three cards were taken272 words
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Article121 1930-03-05 12 Two soldiers of the Welch Regiment experienced something of a shock whilst walking along Balestier Road about midnight on Saturday. Lying across their path they found the body of a dead Chinese, who it was subsequently ascertained, had been fired at four times, presumably with a revolver.121 words
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52 1930-03-05 12 At the conclusion of his billiards exhibition at the Singapore Cricket Club on Wednesday evening, Mr. H. W. Stevenson was presented with a cup by Mr. E. B. Evans, on behalf of a few friends, on the occasion of the ex-cham-pion's farewell visit to52 words
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Article1040 1930-03-05 12 ANNUAL MEETING. Governor Accepts Post of President. The annual meeting of the Chiidrc. t in Society was held on Saturday morning eminent House. His Excellency the Governor Sir Cecil Clementi presided and Lady Cleme was also present. In proposing the utoptj the report and accounts the1,040 words
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Article3836 1930-03-05 13 INQUIRY NEEDED. Abuses Must Be Removed. In the course of his final judgment on revision MMi in Johore, Mr. Justice Me (a be Reay commented severely on abuses which he urged it was urgently tmmmmn to remedy to uphold the good MUM °f authority in3,836 words
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Article281 1930-03-05 13 Fraser and Neave Defeat U.E.s. Fraser and Neave 2; U.E.s 0. Fraser and Neave met the United Engineers on the Stadium yesterday evening to play off their tie in the Inter-Commercial Cup competition which was postponed from the previous night on account of the weather. Matters were fairly281 words
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Article110 1930-03-05 13 The Moros m the Philippines. To the Editor. Sir, I -would like to compliment you on your irery thoughtful editorial in this morning's issue Df your paper on the Moro question in the Philippines, which was remarkably accurate uid full of good sense to have been110 words
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Article18 1930-03-05 13 Dr. Selwyn Clark has arrived from Home and tias taken up his appointment as Chief Health Officer, P.M.S.18 words
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Article776 1930-03-05 14 S.C.C. CRICKET SEASON OPENS. HAMILTON'S RETURN. A Sensational Not Out R. H. Hamilton captain of S.C.C. cricket once again after a considerable break made a sensational return in the Club's first trial match of the season held on the Padang over the week-end. Batting for his, the Captain's XI. against776 words
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Article90 1930-03-05 14 The re -union celebration of the United Chinese Musical Association was held at the bungalow of the Patron of the Association, Mr. Aw Boon Haw, at Pasir Panjang, (kindly lent for the occasion) on Sunday. About 100 members attended and the function was an unqualified success. Ronggeng was in attendance90 words
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Article898 1930-03-05 14 The Rev. Keppel Gamier of Penang has gone to Siam on a holiday. Mr. A. E. Coope, Magistrate, Seremban, it is understood, is proceeding on transfer to Muar shortly. Mr. A. C. Perry has returned to Ipoh from Siam where he has been prospecting for about898 words
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981 1930-03-05 14 How Suggestion is Viewed. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Batavia, Feb. 28. The proposal of the Anglo-Dutch commission to stop tapping during the month of May, a measure which has been recommended by the Rubber Growers Association, has naturally been the topic of the week in981 words
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Article64 1930-03-05 14 A serious car accident occurred at about the 20th mile on the Kuala Lumpur Klang Road on the afternoon of February 25, in which Towkay Lee Hon Chow, a well known Chinese miner from Pusing, Perak, and family were involved, resulting in the towkay receiving serious injuries to his face64 words
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Article178 1930-03-05 14 OFFICIAL COMMUNIQI E. Statement Issued by State Government. The following letter reached us yr u from the Acting State Secretary, Johon Sir I have the honour to forward a m--munique on behalf of the Johore Qovernn ent and to ask you to be so good as178 words
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Article314 1930-03-05 14 Large Increase in Sales. The following i: the report of the Doumftti of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association for 1929 to be present <>ci to i annual meeting on March 17th in the Mftcttoo room at 2.15 p.m. Income amounted bo $32,682.69 and Expehu ture.314 words
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Article180 1930-03-05 14 Annual Report. The twentieth aniual report of the dUracfe I to the shareholders of Aver Molek Rubber C<Ltd., to be presented at the annual meeting ;>■ Malacca on March 13th. states The profit for the year is $17,370.93. Add balance brought forward from last /ear180 words
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Article123 1930-03-05 14 The report of the Singapore Art Club pt* sented at the annual meeting on Saturd: showed that the Club began in January IM with a membership of twenty, Mrs. and Mr C. Cole being mainly responsible for its n guration. Unfortunately they had to leave in June123 words
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Article21 1930-03-05 14 The replay of the Ladies' monthly medal (bogey) (February) resulted in a win for Hr* Harding (2 up).21 words
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Article6371 1930-03-05 15 [Router's Service.] London, Feb. 26. Rubber Growers' Association has cir- i rubber producers, recommending them the Anglo-Dutch Liaison Committei ;>:• P )Sal <tUM> tapping in May, itinf that every effort should be made to >p<>r of producers in the East. ting A-iatic OB :iers. p provided that producers be6,371 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article32 1930-03-05 16 To the Editor. Sir,— The figures you quote were approximately correct, some years ago, but "Pagans" are not Mohammedans and number rather more than the "Moros." Yours etc.,32 words
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Article173 1930-03-05 16 To the Editor. Sir, It is interesting to see that "the Government of Johore have every confidence in the officers concerned" in the strictures of Mr. Justice McCabe Reay. What or who then is the Government of Johore that has such confidence Johore is one of the173 words
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Article15 1930-03-05 16 An anonymous contribution of £100 lias been received towards the cost of the Cathedral organ.15 words
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Article180 1930-03-05 16 May Holiday Supports). [Prom Our Own Correspond- rThere was a lively discussion a? Padang D.P.A. meeting, preliminary Vr nesday's P.A.M. meeting. The chain Graburn, introducing the subject of rubber holiday advised very full di^ propaganda among planters agents, shareholders and smallholders, to of the discussion it180 words
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Article140 1930-03-05 16 Kedah Side's Visit to Taiping. [From Our Own Correspondent., Ipoh. Mar. Although cricket bftl scarcely got into stride in Perak advantage was taken ofl Hari Raya holiday to invite a Kedah bMM meet a Perak XI at Taiping on Sunday n| Monday. Kedah opened with a surprisingly goad140 words
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101 1930-03-05 16 Editor Acquitted of Assault. [From Our Own Correspondent Penang, March 4. No cases were down for trial at the noond session of the Penang Court of Appeal, dutto start to-day and Mr. Justice Sproule wa.-> presented with a pair of white gloves. The D.P.P.101 words
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Article43 1930-03-05 16 Injures Three and Kills Himself. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT Bangkok, March 3. The fireman of a railway engine runnmp amok killed six persons and seriously injured three prior to killing himself. The motive wa.^ believed to be jealousy.43 words
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Article30 1930-03-05 16 £10,000 Blaze on Sunday. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT Bangkok, March Another insanitary area was cleared by UK in Bangkok on Sunday morning the dam;u being £10,000.30 words
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Article50 1930-03-05 16 King's Visit to N.E. Province Cancelled. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT Bangkok, Mar. 1 The King's visit to the North-Eastern Pr vince to witness a week's military operate by the Second Army Corps has been cancel!owing to the heat and the prevalence of ptli in that territory.50 words
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Article53 1930-03-05 16 Bangkok, Mar. 1 Three ladies and one gentleman passennon the Belgenland missed the steamer at Bauu kok and are trying to rejoin her at Singapon The death occurred suddenly at Penanjr ta* week of Daniel Lucey, Assistant Superintendof Police, Penang. The deceased had attein:office as usual53 words