The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 March 1930
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section11 1930-03-12 161 The Singapore Free Press SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 1930. NO. 2,22211 words
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Article198 1930-03-12 161 SELLING. London 4 months' light 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 3|4 London, T.T. 2|3 11|16 Lyons and Paris, demand 1432 Hamburg, demand 234 New York, demand 56 1116 Batavia and198 words
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Article66 1930-03-12 161 Ibe annual general meeting of the Sungei BUot Rubber Company, Limited, was held yesrciuy m the registered offices of the Company, W Battery Road, Mr. F. O. Herose presiding. I-^ report and accounts as published were tan as read and adopted. The retiring direc- Mr A66 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article77 1930-03-12 161 JONES.— At Batu Gajah, on March Ist, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Jones, a son. HENDRY— On March Ist, 1930, at the Penang Maternity Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hendry, a daughter. GRUMITT.— On March 2nd, 1930, at the Penang Maternity Hospital, to Mr. and77 words
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Article24 1930-03-12 161 CHAMBERS-HOPE.— At the Church of St. John the Divine, Ipoh, on Saturday, March Ist, 1930, John Laurence Chambers and Margaret Constance Noiah Hope.24 words
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Article499 1930-03-12 161 The last mail from Home with dates up to February 13th., arrived by P. and O. on Friday. This mail leaves by 8.1. on Thursday. A Free Press representative, who was present on the Dutch air-mail plane that left Singapore for Batavia describes his experiences m a499 words
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Article63 1930-03-12 161 Eighteen cards were taken out for the March ladies' snoon and the following returned: Mrs. G. R. Wiseman 49 12 37 W. Marshall 49 10 39 R. E. Earle 52 11 41 R. E. Morris 51 8 43 J. F. Carr 55 12 43 J. Campbell 5063 words
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Article65 1930-03-12 161 r- The Royal English School has received a cable advising them that seven candidates passed out of the nine that appeared from that school for the Cambridge Examinations m last December. Mr. Cob den -Ramsay from the Singapore Secretariat has assumed duties as Assistant Official Assignee, Penang, and Mr. C.65 words
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Article903 1930-03-12 161 March 6 There is, we fear, a disposition to expect too much of the tin restriction scheme and to expect it too soon. People are already complaining that the plan has had no effect and shows no signs of doing so. This is hardly fair to the903 words
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Article760 1930-03-12 161 March 7 There is much piquancy about the present situation of Conservative politics at Home and we feel rather like a combination of the Evening News and the Star m that it is difficult to decide whether Mr. Baldwin has adopted the Paper Lords' policy or whether he760 words
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Advertisement330 1930-03-12 161 CONTENTS. I \IIERS. I lauwlm Money Away 161 :•> imcal Chancts lt>l rHe World's Industrial Troubles Wek-End Comment 162 Child WVlfart Policy 162 Xbe Unemployment Spectre 163 1 KTTKRS TO THE EDITOR. Mb rdttBfl Navy Officers 169 POLICE AND COURT NEWS. Sequel to Attempted Extortion 164 H-.ivelock Rd Shooting Sentences330 words
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Article799 1930-03-12 162 March 8 Whilst it is certainly the fact that the Communist organisations throughout the world are taking advantage of the unemployed demonstrations by joining m and encouraging them m order to try and give them a definitely Communistic appearance, it is equally a fact that the799 words
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Article720 1930-03-12 162 March 10 If France refuses to abandon the latest suggestion with which she is credited, there is little doubt as to the Naval Conference failing, and with the best will m the world it is difficult to resist the conclusion that the new idea has been introduced because720 words
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Article830 1930-03-12 162 March i Those who take an Iniere social work m Singapore rmi > noted with some concen ™»rt. phases of the discussion which r at the annual meeting of the < Welfare Society last week )tj we refer to particularly beinj involving a change of policy gard830 words
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Article758 1930-03-12 163 March 12 After the dreadful threats which m re uttered by Liberal Headquarters ry or two ago regarding the camlign which was to be carried on the Party against the Government m connection with the unemployent problem, the actual debate eema to have been a very damp758 words
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Article600 1930-03-12 163 Mr. T. P. Coe has been appointed to act as General Adviser. Johore. Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Bennett, of Austral Malay Tin Ltd.. left Penang by the Macedonia on Saturday on retirement. Dr. E. H. Black. Senior Health Officer. Negri Sembilan. has been admitted to the European Hospital. Kuala600 words
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Article215 1930-03-12 163 THE REAL CAMERON'S HIGHLANDS SURVEYORS' DISCOVERY. A New Large Area m the Telom Valley. [From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Mar. 10. It is reliably reported by the Times of Malaya that a large new area of undulating land especially suited for hill cultivation has recently been discovered about six miles215 words
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Article98 1930-03-12 163 Rider Killed. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, March 10. A sad motor cycle accident took place on Saturday evening. Two Eurasian lads. MacIntyre and Waller (riding pillion) on the Lahat Road came to grief through a tyre bursting and throwing the riders violently against a passing lorry.98 words
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Article45 1930-03-12 163 Merchants Insurance "Scheme" That Went Astray. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Mar. 10. A Chinese merchant who insured his propertj with a Chinese insurance company was arrested while setting fire to his stock and has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment.45 words
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Article46 1930-03-12 163 Junk Crew Victimised. I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Mar. 10. A case of piracy off the bar of the Bangkok River is reported. An armed boat stopped a sailing junk and removed all monies on board before allowing the junk to proceed.46 words
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Article22 1930-03-12 163 (FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT I Bangkok, Mar. 7. An up-country round-up of Communists resulted m the capture of 29.22 words
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Article114 1930-03-12 163 Mr. Scow Poh Leng:, the Hon: Treasurer, acknowledges with thanks receipt of the following donations towards the building of thf Principal's quarters estimated to cost $12,500. Messrs. Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Pah $1,000.00 Chinese Christian Association collections 168.55 Mr. Khoo Siok Wan 5.00 Mrs.114 words
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Article128 1930-03-12 163 Japanese Hotel Discovery. The day after he had engaged a room m '> Japanese Hotel m Bencoolen Street, F. R. Ransome, a European, about 50 years of age was found dead m his bed. According to the manager of the hotel Ransome appeared to be all right128 words
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Article208 1930-03-12 163 COLOURFUL SPECTACLE. Meeting With Sultans and Residents. [From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, March 11. Ceremonial entry marked the arrival at Kuala Lumpur of the High Commissioner, Sir Cecil Clementi who arrived by the evening special train at 5.30 to a salute of guns208 words
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Article130 1930-03-12 163 The special train bearing H.E. Sir Cecil Clementi on his first official visit to the Federated Malay States left Tank Road Station at 7.35 yesterday morning. His Excellency was accompanied by Mr. A. Hyde. Private Secretary. On Monday night H.E. and Lady Clementi will leave the Federal130 words
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Article335 1930-03-12 163 Noted Film Producer Here. Among the prominent passengers aboard the tourist ship Columbus, which arrived m Singapore yesterday morning, is James A. Fitzpatrick, president of Fitzpatrick Pictures Incorporated of New York. Mr. Fitzpatrick is a well known American film producer who is making the world 'a location"335 words
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Article120 1930-03-12 163 Dealing with the Tamil lawn tennis tournament recently played m Kuala Lumpur the Malay Mail account says: No fewer than 28 competitors entered for the singles championship and 14 pairs for the doubles. Competitors came from all different parts of Malaya and all the States were120 words
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Article47 1930-03-12 163 The Chinese community of Kuantan were "At Home" to the Honble the British Resident of Pahang and the public at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, m honour of the presentation of the insignia of the Certificate of Honour to Mr. Wong Kwan Tan on March 2nd- MM47 words
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Article114 1930-03-12 164 JUDGMENT FOR Stay of Execution [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, March 7. In the supreme court this afternoon Justice Farrer Manby delivered judgment m the Ulu Gombak reserve option dispute, Malayan Tinnelds versus Baumann. He said that m addition to the impossibility of performance114 words
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Article63 1930-03-12 164 Disturbance During Singapore Boxer's Contest. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.--COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Mar. 11. In view of the disturbance during a boxing mrftch with a competitor from Singapore on March Ist when the referee was protected by the police, the authorities have ordered that no public contests will henceforth63 words
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Article674 1930-03-12 164 A Successful Season. The following is the report of the Committee of the Singapore Golf Club for the year ended December 31st. The Club House has been renovated during the year, and is now m a satisfactory state of repair. The Income and Expenditure for the year674 words
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Article1070 1930-03-12 164 MOTORISTS REJOICE. Americans Start a Great Game. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Baiavia, March 8. This week motor car owners were pleasantly surprised to find that the petrol prices' had been suddenly reduced by a very substantial margin, which m the case of Batavia amounts to1,070 words
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Article415 1930-03-12 164 Six Years and Flogging for Attempted Murder. The trial of a Chinese named Ang Soon on charges of attempted murder and possession of a dangerous weapon which was commenced on Friday last was concluded at the Assizes yesterday when Mr. Justice Stevens passed sentence of six415 words
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Article458 1930-03-12 164 Judge Goes Home "Sick at Heart." Interviewed at Penang by the Straits Echo. Mr. Justice McCabe Reay. referring to matters m Johore. is reported as saying: "The subject, is beyond all politics, and, for this reason I have had to speak about it. I sincerely hope there458 words
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Article741 1930-03-12 164 A.P.C'S SECOND SUCCESSIVE WIN. COMMERCIAL CUP FINAL Hongkong Bank Beaten \ft er Interesting Game. A.P.C 1; Hongkong Banii The A.P.C. won the Commercial c second year m succession, beating th fen* kong Bank at the Stadium yesterdu. very keen struggle. Good football could have been expected after the heavy r741 words
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Article161 1930-03-12 164 The final of the Singapore Golf Club ladi< presentation cup was played on Monday resulted m a win for Mrs. Harding ov.i V Huggard. The competition was over nine holes replay on handicap. The full details ar follows: First Round. Mrs. E. A. Elder beat Mrs R.161 words
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932 1930-03-12 165 THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 1930. MALAYA N DETECTIVE FICTION. the v t rv b#>^t authority that no writer fails to write at least one detective -story before he or she So M Editor with your permission may ll our -:'>od nature to allow me tc band Thank you. one of theG.C.N. - 932 words
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Article35 1930-03-12 165 junior staff of the United Engineers Molucca, entertained their manager, Mr nneUl McMillan at a tea party at their 1 bop prtmi.es m Banda Hilir, on the oc--1 ton Ql hjs citparture on leave. M.G.M.G. - 35 words
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Article1301 1930-03-12 165 THE FREE PRESS TAKES TO THE AIR. SINGAPORE— JAVA. Wonderful Panorama of Sea and Land. [A Frre Press representative, who. at the invitation of the Royal Dutch Indian Airways, was a pas:,enger on the last flight, the second test, from Singapore to Batavia, and back, describes his experiences m the1,301 words
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Article518 1930-03-12 165 35 YEARS GOVERNMENT SERVICE. MR. E. E. GALISTAN. Raffles School Boy's Successful Career. After 35 years of Government service Mr Edgar Edward Galistan., Chief Engineer of the Marine Department, is shortly retiring. Mr Galistan, who is an old Raffles School boy having been a pupil under Mr. Hullet. joined fche518 words
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Article175 1930-03-12 165 Chinese Gangsters m Court. The Havelock Road shooting affray earlj this year was recalled at the Assizes before Mr. Justice Stevens yesterday when two Chinese gangsters were charged with attempted murder It will be recalled that acting on informatior Inspector Byrde organised an ambush at Havelock175 words
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Article468 1930-03-12 165 The Hollywood Review. (By Our Film Correspondent). The Hollywood Revue, tl:o all-talking, ringing and dancing film, which will usher m the new 'talkie" era at the renovated and enlarged Alhambra Theatre when the cinema is reopened on Friday, gained, on the whoJe, an enthusiastic reception at a468 words
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Article456 1930-03-12 165 Memories of Mr. Keasberry. Prinsep Street was the scene of an impressive open-air ceremony yesterday afternoon when the foundation stone of the new Prinsep Street Church was laid m the presence of a large gathering by Mr. Song Ong Siang. The Rev. W. Murray opened the456 words
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Article32 1930-03-12 165 Sixteen cards were taken out for the Keppel Golf Club Championship and the following were the best two cards returned: R. Craik 157 C. N. W. Joyce 15932 words
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Article29 1930-03-12 165 Mr? A. Gould, J.P., General Manager, Merlimau Rubber Estates, Malacca, with Mrs. Gould, leaves next April for home on leave. Mr. H. S. Russell from Penang will succeed him.29 words
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Article907 1930-03-12 166 Poor Drawn Game With Welch. S.C.t 1 Welch Rejrt 1. What promised at first to be a fast, good game between the S.C.C. and the Welch Regt. relapsed into a disappointing display on the Padang last evening, only eleviated, during the last quarter of an hour or907 words
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Article155 1930-03-12 166 At the monthly spoon shoot of the Chinese Coy. Rifle Section, S.V.C., held at Farrer Range on Sunday the following were the 10 best scores: 300 200 500 Total. The handicap aggregate was won by Pte. Wong Peng Shing who tied with L. Sergt. Ong Seng Wee155 words
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Article466 1930-03-12 166 THE INTER-COMMERCIAL CUP. A.P.C. REACH FINAL. F. and N. Fail to Pull Exciting Game Round. A.P.C 3; F. and N 2. By defeating Fraser and Neave by the odd ?oal m five at the Stadium yesterday evening, the A.P.C. qualified to meet the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank m the466 words
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Article400 1930-03-12 166 Extensions at Butterworth The second annual general meeting of Alexandra Brickworks Ltd., was held at the registered office of the company. Mercantile Bank Building, yesterday, Mr. V. Patterson presiding supported by Messrs J. Finlay and B. G. H. Johnson (directors) and E. O. Findlay, J. Bagnall, W. J.400 words
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Article139 1930-03-12 166 Coolie Awarded $2,500 for Loss of Leg. A collision between two twakows m the Singapore River, as the result of which a Chinese coolie suffered a crushed leg, necessitating its amputation from the knee, had a sequel m the Supreme Court yesterday, when the Chief Justice (Sir139 words
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Article726 1930-03-12 166 Peak of Visible Tin Supplies Rparhed HvOvllvU Singapore, Mar. 4. Shipments of Tin from the Straits for the month of February were unexpectedly high when disclosed at 9,350 tons and the resultant effect put the price of the metal down about £4 for both positions. The London726 words
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Article67 1930-03-12 166 The One Club competition which was played for during the last week and holidays ended m a win for H. H. Hoeden who returned a net score of 6C. The following are the best E. C. van der Beck 79 11 68 E. Uo 96 24 7267 words
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Article29 1930-03-12 166 An unknown male Chinese, about 50 years of age, was found hanging from a beam m one of the buildings now under construction m Clare Street, New Town. Ipoh.29 words
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Article895 1930-03-12 166 DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN BATAVIA. SIXTY HOUSES BURXBD Relief Funds Opened tor Victims. [Prom Our Own Corre.spor.r: Batavi.i fi On Thursday evening at about 1 1 kampong flre broke out off Itoien road to old Batavia which bunr 60 houses and made about homeless. The fire is supposed bo m an895 words
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Article12 1930-03-12 166 Mr. L. E. Francis. Manager of Bristol Kuang, has returned from leave.12 words
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Article697 1930-03-12 167 EXAMINATION RESULTS. Successes of Local Tm lollowing 25 candidates out of an entry S3 from the Mercantile Institution passed ntion Chamber of Commerce Examinations. Knglish: One: Kin Hock, Tan Chin Hoo. Shortliand: Ong Kin Hock (D) (80) Pitmanis; Tan Chin Hoo <D) <80) Gregg; Siew I-,697 words
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Article99 1930-03-12 167 EUROPE AN DETAINED FOR THEFT. Kuala Lumpur Charge Against Little's Employee. Chares Brown, a European from Kuala I ::.;mr. was produced m the Second Police Court yesterday before Mr. P. S. Williams, when was stated that an escort was expected from up-country to take charge of him. Brown was arrested99 words
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Article138 1930-03-12 167 The Ipoh detective force brought off a smart coup on Sunday when Mr. Livett, Officer m Charge of Detectives, Perak, assisted by other members of the Police Force captured a gang <»f five desperadoes who were en route to Chemor to carry out a gang-robbery, says the i :n« of138 words
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Article675 1930-03-12 167 CLAIM ON PROFITS. Sinhalese Residents The case for Mr. Walter Abeygoonesekera, defendant m the Supreme Court action m which he is sued by his brother-in-law, Mr. Vincent Pathinaike, another well-known Sinhalese resident, for an account m respect of the partnerrhip agreement existing between them for the sharing675 words
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274 1930-03-12 167 For their opening trial match between the Captains XI and Vice Captain's XI on Sunday the S.C.R.C. made use of the larger wicket, which, adopted by the S.C.C., S.R.C., and Ceylon Sports Club already, will be given a wide trial m Singapore this season. Captain's274 words
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Article50 1930-03-12 167 The wedding was solemnized by Reverand Devals, at Penang, of Miss Josephine Concanon md Mr. Nicholas Dengah on Saturday afternoon. Miss E. Phipps was .bridesmaid and the little Misses Phipps were flower girls. Mr. D. T. Pasqual who gave away the bride was host at a receDtion after the ceremony.50 words
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485 1930-03-12 167 FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 1930. THE BUKIT TIMAH JUNGLE. NATURALIST'S PARADISE. Fine Countryside Vipwc An interesting excursion to Bukit Timah jungle was conducted by Mr. Holttum, the President of the Natural History Society, on Sunday February 23rd. About ten members and two visitors were present. The party inspected the gutta percha485 words
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Article266 1930-03-12 167 The following pupils of Le Mircier's School, 218 Queen St. and 61 Waterloo St. sat for London Chamber of Commerce examinations last November. Book Keeping— (lo Presented 6 Passed) Ding Nguor.g Cheong. Lee Bark Yew, Chan Keng Leek. Tan Kiat Kheng. Chan Shui Hong, Goh Cheng266 words
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Article136 1930-03-12 167 The annual general meeting of the Straits Chinese Epworth League was held on Friday last at the Social Hall of the Straits Chinese Methodist Church with the President Mr. Lee Choon Eng, m the chair. Over fifty new members were enrolled, which should give a new136 words
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Article617 1930-03-12 167 A FAULTY FORD. Remarkable Evidence At The Assizes. Remarkable evidence as to the condition of a Ford Car which knocked down two Chinese at the 5^2 mile, Thomson Road, on February Bth, fatally injuring one of them, was given by Mr. J. H. Holliman, Chief Inspector617 words
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188 1930-03-12 167 Result of Motorboat Cruise m Serangoon River. A mystery which for some time h:\.s been troubling the officials m charge of the forest reserves m the Pungol district has been cleared up. For some time past it was noticed that the bakau trees around the188 words
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Article129 1930-03-12 167 The case m which Amirdin, an Indian Mohammedan, employed at the military base, Changi, is charged with cheating m respect of monies which he is alleged to have held m trust for a number of coolies, was commenced In the District Court before Mr. C. H. G. Clarke,129 words
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Article22 1930-03-12 167 Mr. D. Kennys, Chief Detective Inspector, jSungei Patani, is leaving for Europe on furlough. His successor will be Mr. Colbert from (Kulim.22 words
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Article1064 1930-03-12 168 JOCK - JOCK •I said m mine haste. All men are liars." sings the Psalmist m his English dress, f" 'Deed, Dauvit," as the old Scots minister said, commenting on the text, "Gin ye lived m oor pairish. ye micht hae said it at yer leisure!") We have it on1,064 words
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Article12 1930-03-12 168 Mr. G. E. Teale has been reappointed to the F.M.S. Railway Board.12 words
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Article1145 1930-03-12 168 HOW IT IS DONE. Looking Over Java's Aerodromes. The inference of such a guarantee as that I given by the Dutch East Indian Airways to the government of the Netherlands Indies, namely that the service they provide is as safe as that of any first-class air1,145 words
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Article459 1930-03-12 168 YESTERDAY'S RACING. Favourites' Day: Navarino Disqualified. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, March 6. For the third day of the Selangor Turf Club's spring meeting to-day there was a good attendance and fast going. It was a favourites' day but the sport was spoilt by a big459 words
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274 1930-03-12 168 S.C.C. Passengers. O.T.F.C. 5; S.C.C. 1. The well balanced and clever O.T.F.C. side proved much too good for a weak S.C.C. eleven on the Padang last evening and it was no surprise to find the Telephone Company winners by such a large majority of274 words
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Article188 1930-03-12 168 Final Dividend. The following is the report of the chr« to the shareholders to be presented at Ur nual meeting on March 15th. at Trmfa Street at noon. After making ample provision for depn and doubtful debts the net profit amour $403,100.35. which, with the balance188 words
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Article319 1930-03-12 168 The following is the Directors' npoH the shareholders of Sungei Bilut Rubber Con. pany to be presented at the annual meet;;.. on March 10th at Rennic. Lowick and Dompany's at noon. The immature area has been maintain. entirely upon the profit on the rubber. Gi:k. Mimosa has319 words
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Article122 1930-03-12 168 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubbt-r Association held its 957 th. auction yesterday when there was catalogued 2.929.457 lbv. 1.307.79 tons. Offered 2.392.757 fet 1.068.19 tons. Sold 2.069.383 lbs.; P23.83 tOtM Wv W jl Ol X ll'j Ct: III PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per Lb.122 words
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Article38 1930-03-12 168 Exports for February. We are officially informed that the t<> ocean shipments of rubber from Malayan ports during February were as follow: Rubber 48,810 tons; latex 143 tons: ma kin a total of 48.953 tons.38 words
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Article83 1930-03-12 168 The Monthly Medal Competition resulted a tie between L. J. Empen, C. E. Brookr an S. J. Beattie— each 6 down. The ball IM was divided between C. E Brooke. W C Taylor and S. J. Beattie each 1 down on nil holes. The Sapper Cup83 words
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Article71 1930-03-12 168 Mr. F. K. Wilson, the Penang Police O Magistrate on Tuesday heard the case m wh Mr. George Bilainkin, Editor of the Stra Echo was summoned by Chong Ah Sang employee of the Criterion Press Co., Ltd W complainant alleged that on January 29 be A kicked by Mr. Bilainkin,71 words
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Article870 1930-03-12 169 SATURDAY, MARCH 8 1930. Mr E. F Howell is proceeding home on leave by the P. and O. Macedonia. v- ciirko of Southern Perak Tin Dredging, ha left for Home on furlough. Mr and Hit S J Saul and family are leavbv the Macedonia for England on leave. A J870 words
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Article127 1930-03-12 169 Imports and Exports for February. The following returns of Malayan rubber imports and exports during February is forwarded by the Acting Registrar General of Statistics. S.S. and F.M.S. Country of Origin. Sm. Sh. Cr. Sh. Sc. Lu. Bk. Total Tom. N.B. This Return represents actual and not127 words
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Article528 1930-03-12 169 Yesterday's At Home. In response to invitations issued by the East \siatic Company, a number of guests were yesterday entertained on board the Company's magnificent motor ship Amerika. which Ls on her maiden voyage to the East for the purpose 3f substituting the homeward voyage of528 words
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Article136 1930-03-12 169 Chinese Gangmen Mr. Justice Stevens at the conclusion of the case concerning the Havelock Road shooting affray at the Assizes yesterday publicly thanked all the detectives concerned. They had, said his Lordship, displayed great gallantry and determination. The public were aware of the great risks they sometimes136 words
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Article41 1930-03-12 169 The Muar Court was crowded with members of the Bar, and Court officials on Monday last, to bid farewell to Capt. A. C. Baker. First Magistrate and assistant Register, on the eve of his departure on leave, says the Malacca Guardian.41 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article430 1930-03-12 169 To the Editor. Sir. The column headed "Is there a shortage made hopeful reading for the many Merchant Service Officers who are numbered amongst your readers. It Ls good to see our troubles ventilated m the Press. Too long have we refused to "wash our dirty linen"430 words
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Article70 1930-03-12 169 February Figures. The tin exports from British Malaya during February were declared as follows: Tons. United Kingdom 1,691 United States of America 4,928 Continent of Europe 2.269 British Possessions 308 Japan 84 Other Countries 159 Total 9,439 Shipped m January: declared m February 584. Shipped m February:70 words
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Article130 1930-03-12 169 Malay Girl Killed Last Night. An overturned hire car lying on its side ai the junction of Grove Road with Kallang Road last night told of a serious accident which had occurred there at about 6.30 m the evening m which a Malay girl lost her130 words
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Article608 1930-03-12 169 Postal Package Service. [By Our Chinese Correspondent. 1 Seventy-three persons including representatives of various public bodies and local package offices attended the meeting held recently m the Chinese Chamber of Commerce to discuss the possibility of further appealing to Government for the reduction of the proposed608 words
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Article248 1930-03-12 169 *'A Disgrace to the Uniform." "I was handcuffed, although I was m uniorm" said Lai Khan, an Indian police constable, who was charged before Mr. C. H. G. Jlarke m the District Court yesterday with ixtortion of ten cents from an old Chinese icevater seller. "It248 words
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Article90 1930-03-12 169 A Ford lorry demolished a portion of the front of the Straits Times building m Cecil Street at about 5.50 yesterday morning. The lorry, whether through a skid or not is not definitely known, suddenly swerved and headed off at right angles to the direction m which it was proceeding,90 words
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Article907 1930-03-12 170 A CHANGE OF POLICY. More Advice Less Dispensing. An important decision to alter the policy of the Society so that the clinics would be regarded no longer as outdoor dispensaries but as centres of advice and as offices, alone, was arrived at at the annual meeting907 words
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Article88 1930-03-12 170 The total number of deaths m the Municipal area last week was 201 giving a rate of 21.08 compared with 18.35 the preceding week, 20.92 m the corresponding week of last year and 29.51 the average for the past five years. Deducting the deaths of 13 persons less than three88 words
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Article1204 1930-03-12 170 Quicquid agunt homines ncstri est farrago Libelli Juvenal The Topicist is assured that there was a distinct hush of expectancy at the Johore State banquet on Tuesday night when Mr. Richards m his farewell speech spoke of "a third and more terrible alternative, which is to1,204 words
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Article414 1930-03-12 170 A Specimen Meeting. A meeting was held at the Medical College by kind permission of the Principal on Feb. 27th. A large number of exhibits being shown. The President showed hyacinth plants which had been induced to flower by placing them m cold storage for several weeks414 words
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Article241 1930-03-12 170 Monday, Feb. 24. The following were the guests at a dinner given by His Excellency and Lady Clementi at Government House: Rt. Rev. Bishop Perrichon. Hon. Mr. J. Scott and Mrs. Scott. Hon. Mr. W. C. Huggard and Mrs. Huggard, Hon. Mr. M. B. Shelley. Hon. Mr. F.241 words
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Article778 1930-03-12 170 LAST NIGHT'S BOXING. Keen Bouts m Service^ Tournament. Some spirited fighting was seen at th»- World last night when men from the Singa Garrison met a team of boxers from H M Kent m a series of contests for the Lowi Grant Cup. Winning eight778 words
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Article44 1930-03-12 170 To Compete m Davis Cup. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT Bangkok, Mar. I. At the annual dinner of the Siam lawn Tennis Association on Thursday, speaker urged that players should work for the d; when Siam could compete m the Davis Cup44 words
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Article76 1930-03-12 170 The Times of Malaya learns that Mr B v Lloyd, A.M.1.E.E., attached to McAlister and Co., Ltd., Ipoh, as representative of Metropoli ton Vickers Electrical Export Co., m Malaya Siam and the D.E.1., will be going on leave at the end of this month. Mr. J. A. B MtuiuA.A.1.E.E., will76 words
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Article429 1930-03-12 171 PRETTY WING PLAY, Men of H.M.S. Kent Strike II M.S. Kent 3; S.C.C 2. rberc *as no doubting the superiority the Sailors as a team yesterday at Stadium but the Club side was by > means a strong one. The Sailors playvery attractive football, their passing ncadv.ork429 words
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Article178 1930-03-12 171 Attempted Murder Charge at the Assizes. Hie defence of Ang Poon charged at the Vsatea before Mr. Justice Stevens yesterday i attempted murder, ana with being m posnkm of a revolver without a permit, was that was m his lorry and knew nothing of the Incident178 words
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Article96 1930-03-12 171 Weil-Known Chinese on $50,000 Bail. -<j Nee Kia. a well-known Chinese who is larged m connection with an alleged nine as old crime was before the Second Magis- yesterday morning when Mr. E. Cheers, »d of the Detective Department, applied for increase of the baU of96 words
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Article89 1930-03-12 171 the eve of Mr. Justice McCabe Reay's rture for Europe upon retirement yester•i dinner was given m his honour at the i>t Hotel, arranged by the Bar Committees Singapore and Johore. There were over 30 -'it. His Lordships good health and :><Tirv was proposed by Mr.89 words
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Article877 1930-03-12 171 Mr. J. M. Hollway, Secret? -7 of the l.a.P. has been admitted to the European IT^-nital.— MM. The Hon. Mr. T. W. Clayton. British Acr.iser, Kedah, has gone to Kedah Peak for a health trip. Mr. Kinder, Officer-in-Charge or the Police j Circle, Batu Oajah, will877 words
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Article990 1930-03-12 171 Not amid the eternal snows, but set loftily m he arm 4 of volcanic mountains, whose sides are swathed m a voluptuous blue-green mantle of jungle, is this high plateau which has beer named a "tropical Switzerland." It lies, foui thousand feet above sea-level, m the northerr990 words
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Article85 1930-03-12 171 Before the criminal work m the District Court Penang was taken up on Thursday mornIng. Mr. J. S. W. Arthur, District Judge, referred to the death of Mr. Daniel Lucey, Assistant Superindent of Police, Penang. Mr. Arthur said that he had known Mr. Lucey for several years as Court Inspector,85 words
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Article612 1930-03-12 171 SIR CECIL ENTERTAINED. His Excellency's Early Ties With India. Beautiful flower decorations and rows of electric globes transformed the grounds of the India-Ceylon Club, Orchard Road, into a resplendent scene on Saturday when garden party was given to welcome His Excellency The Governor, Sir Cecil Clementi. Many612 words
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Article333 1930-03-12 171 Why Mr. Song Ong Siang Did Not Sit for M.C.S. Mr. and Mrs. Song Ong Siang, who will soon be leaving for Europe on a year's holiday, were yesterday afternoon entertained to tea by the Straits Chinese Reading Club at the Singapore Chinese Girls School, kindly333 words
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Article501 1930-03-12 172 THE SEASON OPENS. Fashionable Gathering at Balestier Road. A fashionable crowd gathered at the ground of the Singapore Polo Club on Saturday afternoon for the pony show, the opening eveni of the season. Amongst thost present were Lady dementi, HE Major General Pritchard and Mrs. Pritchard.501 words
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Article196 1930-03-12 172 Daring Bain Street Crime. A Chinese was shot dead m the vicinity of Bain Street on Wednesday afternoon. According to the information given to the Police, the man was called out from his house by two other Chinese, who invited him to accompany them196 words
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Article61 1930-03-12 172 The action taken at a meeting of Municipal Committee No. 1 held on March 4th, included rmcinriing of previous decision to discontinue fixing Chinese street name-places; Recommending of the appointment of a new site at Keppel Road terminus as a public stand for buses under Section 272; and approval of61 words
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163 1930-03-12 172 TAMIL C. W. A. ENTERTAIN THE BISHOP. Presentation to Mrs. Roberts. The Bishop of Singapore and Mrs. Roberts who are shortly leaving for England on furlough were the guests of honour at a reception giver by the members of the Tamil Church Worker* Association on Thursday at "Rose Mont,' Nallur163 words
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Article1045 1930-03-12 172 FOREIGNERS' PRIVILEGES. Chamber of Commerce Progress. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Bangkok, March 5. The Bangkok International Chamber of Commerce has issued its sixteenth annual report. Founded m the year before the war, probably because of its international character it survived those years and as its name indicates1,045 words
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Article664 1930-03-12 172 tTHE S.C.C. GAME. Two Attractive The prevention of play on Friday evening was instrumental m the annual Over Thirty vs. tinder Thirty match at the Cricket Club on Saturday being a no result fixture, although with a closer approach to the rate of scoring that has been664 words
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Article211 1930-03-12 172 Considerable Membership. The following is the annual report for the year ending December 31st: As a result of the very successful Boat Race dinner held m 1929 it was decided to institute a Society for the purpose amongst other things of making arrangements for an Oxford211 words
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Article558 1930-03-12 172 SELANGOR MEETING. Last Day Favourites ▼V in* (Prom Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, March 8 The final day of the Spring meeting $mi favoured by fine weather although it wa,s n ther too warm for comfort. There was a la:_ attendance, the best of the meeting. H558 words
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Article275 1930-03-12 172 An Appreciated Treat. If there was not a full house at the Victoria Theatre last night when the Band of the 2nd. Battalion the Welch Regiment and Mr Paul Verdain presented a programme of excellent music and singing, the entertainers had the satisfaction of knowing that those275 words
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Article1442 1930-03-12 173 THE GROUNDS QUESTION. Stadium Association and the "Community Spirit/ VV» have been supplied with the taUowfcs mutes of a meeting of the General Counci the S A FA. held last Friday when the :uy of the Association m the coming season t outlined by the new1,442 words
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Article358 1930-03-12 173 Judgment for Plaintiff. The action arising out of the sale of the Bajau Estate in which Vincent Pathinaike claimed from his brother-in-law. Walter Abeyegoonesekera. a half share in the commission of $26,000 paid by Mr. St. Alban Smith to the defendant in connection with the sale358 words
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Article35 1930-03-12 173 Three new Government officers arrived by the Kuching on Feb. 4th: Mr. S. Hammond, Mr. Strong, and Mr. G. A. C. Field, who are attached respectively to the Survey. Electrical, and Customs Departments.- Sar. GazetteSar. Gazette - 35 words
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Article930 1930-03-12 173 .vii o. P. Chaplin arrived by the Vyner BrooKe >n Feb. 10th to join the Borneo Company Ltd. -Sar. Gazette. By the Vyner Brooke on Feb. 10th Mr. J. C. H. Barcroft arrived, and has been appointed to do duty m the District Office, Kuching. Mr.930 words
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WEEK-END CRICKET MATCHES.
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Article193 1930-03-12 173 Effective Bowling by Hoahing. On the S.C.R.C. ground on Saturday the Straits Cliinese defeated 7th A. A. B^tery. Scores: 7TH. A. A. BATTERY. Tapley b Siow Hian 2 White lbw. b Siow Hian 2 Woodfine c Keng Tye b Siow Hian 17 Ward b Hoahing 2 Whitfield193 words
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Article237 1930-03-12 173 Singles Win Opening Match. In the opening match of the S.R.C. season singles beat married by 82 runs. Singles won the toss and batted first. The larger wicket was m use. SINGLES. W. Ess b Pearse 16 D. D'Cotta b Bartels 5 P. d'Almeida b Pearse 13237 words
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Article187 1930-03-12 173 Successful bowling by Imray enabled an. S.C.C. side to beat the R.A.F. at Seletar on. Sunday afternoon. After having 9 runs scored off his first three overs Imray took his wickets m five overs for 13 runs. Scores: S.C.C. Bromley -Davenport b Harpum 7 Wimbury b Cocker187 words
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Article45 1930-03-12 173 Little more than an hour's play was possible m the trial game on the S.C.C. ground on Sunday, play being abandoned after Laverton's XI had scored 57 for the loss of four wickets (E. W. Gillett 24* E. S. Bell three for 18).45 words
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Article1032 1930-03-12 174 ANNUAL MEETING. The Governor's Hint to the Community. His Excellency the Governor, Sir Cecil Clementi, and the Hon'ble Mr. John Scott, Colonial Secretary, were among those who attended the annual meeting of St. Andrew's Mission Hospital yesterday. The Bishop of Singapore, Rt. Rev. B. C. Roberts,1,032 words
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Article535 1930-03-12 174 SUNDAY'S RACING. Vice-Commodore's Fleet Wins. On Sunday racing was resumed at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club and the event was a team race for both classes. The Vice-Com-modore's fleet, captained by Mr. F. G. Lundon, composed of Kathleen, Kilat, Corrib, Jean 11, Irene, and Betsy sailed535 words
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Article113 1930-03-12 174 Flagship's Soccer Defeat. During the visit of H.M.S. Kent to Singapore the flagship sent a soccer team to Tanglin to play the Welch Regiment and were beaten by six goals to two. The Kent also met the Regiment at water polo and were beaten 4 o. The113 words
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Article63 1930-03-12 174 Thirty-seven cards were taken out for the March monthly medal and the following returned: J. Green 1 down H. I. Jones 1 H. Hall 4 W. P. D. Dewdney 4 ay W 1 The ball sweeps on Saturday were divided between P. T. Jervis, J. Green, N.63 words
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Article89 1930-03-12 174 The following was the result of the men's monthly medal played on Saturday and Sunday: Capt. V. C. Russell, 83 15 68 E. W. Gillett, 87 16 71 Capt. S. E. V. Quin, 76 1 75 Major E. J. B. Buchanan, 85 10 75 Capt. J. B.89 words
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Article1114 1930-03-12 174 LAVENDER ST. CASE. Counsel Suggests Prosecution is Improper. That it was an improper prosecution and one m the nature of a landlord protecting his interests was the statement made yesterday m the District Court before Mr. C. H. G. Clarke, by Mr. Smith, counsel for1,114 words
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Article400 1930-03-12 174 ARTILLERY HOLD THE S.C.C. DRAWN PADANG GAMK. Military Forwards Miss Their Chances. S.CJ.C^. Z\ R.A. There were several new faces among th» i ers representing the Royal Artillery igaij the Cricket Club on the occasion of their i meeting this season m a friendly on the Pac. yesterday afternoon. Honours400 words
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Article202 1930-03-12 174 Malayan R.G.A. Committee Under the auspices of the Malayan local committee of the Rubber Growers' Association a representative meeting was held on Saturday morning m Kuala Lumpur for considering the Association's scheme for the complete cessation of tapping during May next and for making the scheme known202 words
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Article118 1930-03-12 174 The March Ladies' medal competition M played yesterday afternoon and result eel m I tie between Mrs. Cruickshank and Mrs. M< Michael. Thirty cards were taken out, and the foilouinr were returned: Mrs. Cruickshank 47 10 37 Mrs. McMichael 47 10 37 Mrs. E. A. Gibson 46118 words
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Article7468 1930-03-12 175 BftktwlS AdOpfa United Empire Party's i 5 tnc Evening News heading. I v l !»'i IpiOfW New Party" is ihe Star ihe diflerer.ee sufficiently describes Pfaiyfelfl interpret .Uions put on Mr. Baldspecen but Lord Beaverbrook sent a letter N j r p J H Hannon »C. Moseley>, man at7,468 words
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Article50 1930-03-12 176 A very happy time was spent on Friday nil at the Station Hotel when the Kuala hum; branch of the Royal Empire Society say dinner m honour of Commander Reynolds r is on an organising tour of the world 1 Hon'ble Mr. C. W. H. Cochrane, Chief Sc tary, presided.50 words