The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 2 April 1930
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Title Section11 1930-04-02 1 The Singapore Free Press SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 1930. NO. 2,22511 words
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Article175 1930-04-02 1 i Ulfctfa. Rabbet Bunestiom 203 BnUii: PCJMtteH Fret- T:\tch? 289 Pert D» velopments 209 m.:• i-/': Chances m China 210 A- Od Comment 210 :<;. water sumth 210 I Tf.KS TO THE EDITOR. touted Mobilisation Scheme 217 Da rri. n Charge Fails 211 C ::.:j::.v Flotations Dispute 215 ti^oon175 words
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Article208 1930-04-02 1 SELLING. I ndon 4 months' sight 2 3 15 16 London 3 months' sight 23 78 London SO days' sight 2 3 13,16 Ddon 30 days* sight 2 3 25 32 ondon, demand 23;l ondon, t.t. 2 3 n 16 US and Paris, demand 1432 Hamburg, demand 234208 words
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Article123 1930-04-02 1 Rajah of Sarawak has granted Mr. F. Paue-Turntr. Resident. Second Division, rn oaths' leave on full pay. with effect from Much 1930. inclusive, at the expiration of he la permitted to retire on pension. Guettc Extraordinary published yesterday the cancellation of notifications 844 ol 38th, 1924, and 236, of Feb.123 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article75 1930-04-02 1 HUGHES.— At the European Hospital. Kuala Lumpur, m March 28. to the wife of A. W. Hughes. Kuala Lumpur, a son. DAVIES. At the European Hospital. Kuala Lumpur, on the 23rd instant, to Mr. and Mrs. McMULLAN— At the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, on March 29th. 1930, to Mr. and75 words
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Article49 1930-04-02 1 FARIS-POU— At St. Mary's Church, Kuala Lumpur. F M.S., on Saturday, March 29, 1930, Dr. Desmond W. G. Faris, Malayan Medical Service, son of Dr. and Mrs. G. Faris. of Broadstone, Dorset, to Miss Olive Pou, only daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. O. Pou, of Kuala Lumpur.49 words
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Obituary32 1930-04-02 1 CHEONG SWEE HONG: At her residence. No. 172 Bukit Timah Road. Singapore, on Saturday. March 29th. 1930, Mrs. Cheong Swee Hong, beloved wife of Mr. Tan Koon Boon, aged 37 years.32 words
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Article396 1930-04-02 1 The la mail from Home with dates up to March arrived by B. r. on Saturday morning. Tnis mail leaves on Friday. A char- s of false declaration against Mr. C. J. MacCuloi a m respect of c motor which he purchase: for shipment to Java was396 words
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67 1930-04-02 1 April 2nd., 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers. RS S equal to London Standard. spot 25% 25% Standard R.S.S. on Tender April 25^ 25^ May 26 26 J 4 June 26 J 2 26% May-June 26' 4 26^ July-Sept. 27% 27-', Tone of Market:— Easier. Latest67 words
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Article114 1930-04-02 1 Mr. H. Fraser, District Officer, Larut and Matang, who underwent an operation at the European Hospital, Taiping, has resumed duties.— Ex. In the Sarawak Government service Mr. J. B. Archer is appointed Resident, Second Division, and Mr. J. C. Swayne to act as Secretary for Native Affairs. The death took114 words
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Article358 1930-04-02 1 March 27 The text of the circular letter which was sent out by the Colonial Secretariat on the subject of the rubber industry difficulties, is now available and will be found m another column. The reference to the matter at the meeting of Asiatic interests m rubber358 words
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Article385 1930-04-02 1 IS BRITAIN DESERTING FREE TRADE? The voting m connection with safeguarding duties for the iron and steel trade is interesting not merely as it reflects upon the keen argument there has been about safeguarding for the heavy industries, but because there lies m it the possibility of interesting reflections upon385 words
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Article812 1930-04-02 1 March 28 From the reports of the meetings which have considered the question of port improvements at Penang it may be said that there is very little likelihood of the mainland wharf scheme at Bagan Luar being adopted. Mr. Trimmer m his last memorandum pointed out, quite812 words
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Advertisement60 1930-04-02 1 Subauibaa to the "Singapore Free Press" returning from Europe to the Straits OH of the mail lines, are invited to send i the Manager the name of their steamer and date of arrival m Singapore. Copies will then ..led to meet them at various ports of call. s .bsenption to60 words
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Article832 1930-04-02 2 March 29 With the near approach of Spring there has come the customary crop of rumours of severe Campaigning m China, but it has to be admitted that apart from the weather factor such rumours do not seem much more definite than the previous crops. Theavoided - 832 words
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Article834 1930-04-02 2 March 31. Despite the evidently strong effort which was made at the last minute to save the Naval Conference, as far as a five-Power agreement was concerned, the prospects remain very gloomy and the cabled news to-day is distinctly discouraging. Mr. Stimson, on behalf of the United States,834 words
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Article815 1930-04-02 2 The chief impression which rt mains after a continued stud; of the debate m Municipal Donj mission regarding the suppl) water to shipping, is that every body was stumbling hopelessly the dark and that a good df j ai i recklessness was displayed m regard to the815 words
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Article671 1930-04-02 3 [n the expression of views there is tie real satisfaction to be found exm opposition, and it is to be ared that m the newspaper circles. others, the temptation to avoid reenu nt is more often responsible declarations of policy than, perp worthier motives. But there is nuine,671 words
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Article47 1930-04-02 3 BANGKOK BET ON SHA UNGOILIN. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. Bangkok, Mar. >9. There were only four punters Miccessful m backing th Grand National winner here. One of these, who is an up-country man. bad a sut tantial bet. He is at the moment on leave m England.47 words
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Article267 1930-04-02 3 Socony motor gasoline slumped yesterday from 50 cents to 38! Miss Yei mans, nursing sister. Selangor is going on H >me leave next week. Mr. A. K. Coope. M.C.S. has been appointed to act as Assistant Adviser, Muar. Mr. Ford recently arrived m Ipoh ro join ihe Posts and Telegraphs267 words
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Article1050 1930-04-02 3 Final Five Per Cent Dividend. The annual meeting of Tapah Rubber Estates was held yesterday with Mr. W. H. iM cGregcr m the chair, other: prczctit being Messrs. H. D. Mundell. A. E. Baddeley and J. Clarke, the latter also representing the secretaries. The Chairman m1,050 words
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Article616 1930-04-02 3 Mr. C. J. MaeCulou^h Discharged. In the District Court before Mr. C. H. G. Cv; ice yesterday, Mr. C. J. Mr.cCulough Eppeared oa a charge of issuing a false declaration. It was alleged that the accused on November 18 obtainerl a car from Mr. W. J.616 words
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Article136 1930-04-02 3 Support for May Stoppage. [From Our Own Correspondent. s ipoh, Mar. :;i. At Suloh Rubber Co. annual meeting m Ipoh to-day Colonel Rae. presiding reported :uccessful year. The Company is i:: a sound position and able to face the future with i iidence. The report was136 words
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Article197 1930-04-02 3 The following- is the twenty-third annual report of the directors to the shareholder.', of the 3 r ':e Hai Tong Banking and Insurance Company Ltd., to be presented at the annual meeting on April sth. at i p.m. at the Bank. The net profit for197 words
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Article60 1930-04-02 3 •easons why your Board has decided after very careful consideration, not to assent to the ;cheme, and we think it right that shareholders hould be informed of our decision The Report and Accounts were adopted and a inal dividend of five per cent, approved. Messrs. Mundcll and Clarke were re-elected60 words
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Article841 1930-04-02 4 GROWING MEMBERSHIP. L Greater Waterpolo The report of the Singapore Swimming Club, for the annual meeting on Sunday states: The secretary's leave pay and passage lias now been fixed on a definite basis, and a reserve of $2,900 has been made m the accounts. Expenditure m connection841 words
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Article62 1930-04-02 4 A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St Mary's Church, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturdaj' the Rev. F. W. J. Reynolds officiating, between Dr. Desmond William George Faris, Malayan Medical Service, son of Dr. and Mrs. George Faris, of Broadstone, Dorset, and Miss Olive Pou, only daughter of Dr. W. O.62 words
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Article173 1930-04-02 4 TOWKAY KIDNAPPED. Ten Thousand Dollars Ransom. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh; April. Ist. News from Gopeng records the sensational and sudden mysterious disappearance of a Chinese Towkay who owned a coffee shop which was recently raided by robbers, most of whom have since been traced173 words
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Article134 1930-04-02 4 Pawang to Counter Priest's Curse. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Taiping, April. Ist. Taiping people have been exercised of lalt over a succession of strange happenings m ar Indian household attributed to Poltergeist anr. despite the vigilance which has been exercised the phenomena still lemain unexplained. At first134 words
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138 1930-04-02 4 Fall Down Forty Foot Bank. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, April. Ist. A variation to the usual run of motor accidents was provided at Kuala Kangsar or Sunday when Captain Lindsay Years, A.D.C. tc His Highness the Sultan of Perak. was thrown from a138 words
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Article142 1930-04-02 4 The Labour Commission. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Apr. 1. The All-Malayan Indian Association standing committee met at Taiping on Sunday, the Hon'ble Mr. Abdulcader presiding, others present being the Hon'ble Mr. Veerasamy and delegates from Singapore, Penang, Negri Sembilan, Selangor and Perak. It iranspired that the142 words
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53 1930-04-02 4 Retirement of Mr. F. H. Giles. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Apr. 1. Mr. Francis Henry Giles, for ten years m the Civil Service of Burma and for 33 years m the Siamese Civil Service being for many years Director of the Revenue Department, retired53 words
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Article56 1930-04-02 4 King of Siam's Scholarship. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Apr. 1. The King has established a science scholarship to be competed for yearly, available for five years, all expenses to be borne by the Sovereign. This scholarship is additional to the science scholarships at present offered56 words
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Article146 1930-04-02 4 CHINESE FINED. Interesting Case m [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, Mar. 26. Teng Tiow Hoe, the proprietor of a Penang photo store was fined $50 on each of two counts of having had possession for the purpose of sale of a number of obscene cinematograph films146 words
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Article73 1930-04-02 4 Europeans and Chinese Woman Barrister. [From Our Own Correspondent.! Penang;, March 27. The Penang Police Court was crowded to-day and there were many outside when a summons was mentioned m which a European, G. Flenders and "a person to ne pointed out," are charged with assault on73 words
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Article71 1930-04-02 4 The Army as a Career. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok. Mar. 28. The King and Queen dined on Thursday at the Military College as the guests of the Minister for War. The King presented swords to 41 cadets, who were receiving commissioned rank. In a speech the71 words
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Article147 1930-04-02 4 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Mar. 29. Ipoh Golf Club annual meeting yesterday discussed a scheme for a new site at Tiger Lane where the Government has offered 180 acres on long lease. The Club has approached the Perak Turf Club, within whose course147 words
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Article350 1930-04-02 4 How Prices Have Been Cut. The Free Press was given to understand yesterday by Mr. L. E. Preston. Manager of the Kodak Agency m Singapore, that the big world reduction m roll-film prices and cameras which was to have come into effect, according to350 words
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693 1930-04-02 4 STARTLING LEGEND. Ghostly Car of Singapore Death Corner. A startling accident a tew nights aL two Sikh taxi drivers who miraculously es with their lives after a collision at that bend on the Keppel Road which hns the scene of so many motor crubet693 words
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Article230 1930-04-02 4 Contracts to Foreigners. To the Editor. Sir, With reference to the comment pearing m your recent issues, arising out of ;> railway contract being awarded to a Eoreft firm m Singapore, there is one other import ant point which must not be overlooked W. bother whether230 words
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Article40 1930-04-02 4 Smart work by the police resulted to recovery of two suit cases which fell from i luggage carrier of a round-the-world toun>i car between Sungkai and Tanjong Malini I cently. The contents, valued at about $4 °v were intact.- TOMTOM - 40 words
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5198 1930-04-02 5 GENERAL MEETING. Review of an Unsatisfactory Year of Business. I he annual general meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce was held m the Exbange Room. Fullerton Building yesterday afternoon The Honble Mr. J. Bagnall presided. The Chairman m his address to the meeting ild5,198 words
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Article227 1930-04-02 6 Final Dividend Proposed. The following is the Diiectors' report to the shareholders of Tapah Rubber Estates Ltd., to be presented at the annual meeting on Mar. 31st. at noon at Evatt and Company's. The net profit for the year amounts to $69,574.96 to which must be added227 words
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Article102 1930-04-02 6 Khoo Hooi Leong's Case. Khoo Hooi Leong, a clerk m the Accountant's Office, F.M.S. Railways, Kuala Lumpur, has after seven years' protracted litigation been informed that the Privy Council has upheld Mr. Justice Sproule's judgment m which His Lordship held that appellant's father, Khoo Hun Tee102 words
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749 1930-04-02 6 THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 1920. FRASER'S WEEKLY REPORT. Tin Market More Cheerful. Singapore, Mar. 25. There has been a distinctly more cheerful tone m the local share market, chiefly owing to the advance m the price of Tin, which closes about £8 15s higher for both positions as against last week's749 words
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Article135 1930-04-02 6 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 960 th. auction yesterday. Catalogued was 2,175,011 lbs.; 970.99 tons. Offered 1,919.603 lbs.; 856.97 tons. Sold 1,734,815 lbs. 774.47 tons. PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per Lb. Standard Quality No Sales Good Average Quality 25 to 25%135 words
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Article1093 1930-04-02 6 Low Commodity Price Cause* Loss. Mr. O. A. Potts presided over th general meeting of the Sandycroft Rubber c; pany, Limited, held m the Chartered Ban* Chambers yesterday. Others present v Messrs. B. G. H. Johnson, A. E. Baddelf-y Mr. C. B. Pecker, for the Secretaries. |fc1,093 words
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Article1273 1930-04-02 7 NEW DEVELOPMENTS. 'Shell" Adopts Drastic Economy Measures. [From Our Own Correspondent. 1 Batavia, Mar. 22. The relentless price war between the two lar^e petrol producers is continuing and this week there have been new developments. In tome places there have been further drops m the price,1,273 words
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Article429 1930-04-02 7 THEATRE PACKED. 'When Knights were Bold' Success. It Is a great pity under the circumstance* that Mr. R. B. Salisbury's Company, The Qualnts, are only able to give one performance of Charles Marlowe's comedy Whet Knights were Bold. Yesterday evening the Theatre was packed and429 words
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Article253 1930-04-02 7 WEDDING: HOSKING- WAKEFIELD. A pretty wedding, attended by a large congregation, took place at St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday afternoon when Mrs. Jenneth B. Wakefield, of Dalydene. Killiney Road, was married to Mr. Harry Leonard Hosking, Secretary of the General Hospital. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hosking are well known locally. The253 words
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Article1717 1930-04-02 7 MURRAY VS. DAVID. Court's Judgment Reserved. The share transaction dipute m which Mr. J. Murray claimed from Mr. Joe. David ?ri account of profits made m connection with the notation of several mining propositions, declaring that David handled investments for him and that a partnership arrangement existed,1,717 words
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Article275 1930-04-02 7 Alleged Armed Robber Apprehended. The important capture of two Chinese m a car, the previous afternoon, one of whom is suspected of being connected with the recent armed robbery and the subsequent shooting near the Malay Cemetery, Upper Serangoon, was disclosed m the Second Police Court before275 words
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Article1010 1930-04-02 8 SUBSCRIPTION UP AGAIN, Play to be Permitted on Sunday. Several important motions, put forward with the object generally of improving the financial position of the club, were passed at the annual meeting of the Ladies Lawn Tennis Club held at the clubhouse last evening. Sir William1,010 words
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691 1930-04-02 8 S.R.C. NO MATCH FOR S.C.C. Brummitt Shines In Centre Forward Position. S.C.C 4; S.R.C .0. The meeting of the Padang Clubs m a friendly match yesterday the first meeting between the two this season proved clearly two things, first, that the S.R.C. are not691 words
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Article157 1930-04-02 8 The wedding took place on Friday afternoon at St. George's Church, Penang, of Mr. Roy James Willicot Brown, Assistant, Messrs Lyall and Evatt, Raffles Place, Singapore, son of Mr James Brown, Civil Servant, and Miss Elizabeth Mary (Molly) Brown, daughter of Dr. William L. Brown, of Poplar House,Pinang Gazette - 157 words
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Article93 1930-04-02 8 The Mixed Foursomes were played on Tuesday. Eleven cards were taken out of which the best returns were. Mrs. Duncan and that groundsmen be permitted to play upon the club courts with members requesting them to do so providing that the Court should be vacated if another93 words
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1153 1930-04-02 8 FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 1930. MITERS OF MUSLIM INTEREST. MR. COLMAN FETED. "Father of the Malay Volunteers." (By Our Muslim Correspondent.) In order to give an opportunity to Muslims to meet Mr. E. E. Colman and wish him bonvoyage on the eve of his departure to England on six month's leave—1,153 words
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Article469 1930-04-02 8 FUNNY FACE. Another Successful raa OHVW« To attempt the presentation of five diffi musical comedies, actually calling for a p variety of talent but under the circumsta. demanding supreme versatility from su< small company as are The Quaint enough, m the first place, but to tackle of469 words
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Article186 1930-04-02 8 It was a most enjoyable afternoon's entertainment which was given at the above Hall or. Monday, m aid of St. Andrew's Cathedral fete when judging by the large audience present the charity should have benentted to a very considerable extent. The items chosen were from the186 words
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Article63 1930-04-02 8 First Issue of $2,000,000 Proposed for June. The list of actions taken by Municipal Committee No. 7 at its meeting on Friday includes the following: Approved, as amended, the draft resolution m connection with the proposed $8,000,000 Municipal Lotji 1970-1980, together with prospectus for the first issue63 words
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Article775 1930-04-02 9 E^rSED TO DRIVE, ict Court Sequel To Joy Ride. A short while ago three Dutchmen, after an iimlm §A the VahWijk Hotel, engaged a taxi (driven by a Sikh) and went for a joy ride. I v y .topped at different places m Balestier p.775 words
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Article200 1930-04-02 9 Dismissed m Supreme Court. divorce petition of Voon Kirn Chong. a: c known as K. C. Voon, was before the Jq Ike 'Sir William Murison) m the me Court yesterday. Counsel appearing m were Mr. Mallal < f or the petitioner), H da Silva (for the respondent)200 words
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Article1287 1930-04-02 9 Unlikely Costs Reduction. The tv enty-first annual general meeting cf Teluk A:r;on Rubber Estate. Ltd.. was held at the offices of Messrs Derrick and Co.. Hon? Kong Bank Chambers, at noon yesterday. Mr. A. E. Baddeley presided supported by Messrs J. R. Cr-r'- ■f'vd ?.nd W.1,287 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article205 1930-04-02 9 To the Editor. Sir,— The letters of P. 8.1, and Weary Willie touched me so much (having been there) that I was moved to the following: j The morning broke so bright md fair The best of Singapore was there, At the Racecourse and Drill Kail square,205 words
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Article127 1930-04-02 9 To the Editor. Sir. Might I point out to P. 8.1, and Weary Willie that some at least of the Volunteeers stationed m the neighbourhood of the Race Course did not Lpend all their time loafing m Mackenzie and Selegie Roads. At one stage near the Hace127 words
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Article231 1930-04-02 9 Monday, Mar. 17th. At 10 a.m. His Excellency and Lady Clementi left Kuala Lumpur by special train for Kuals Kangsar. Tuesday, Mar. 18th. The following were the guests at a luncheon given by His Excellency and Lady Clementi at Government House: Hon. Mr. J. W. Simmons Raja Muda231 words
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Article119 1930-04-02 9 Inquest on European. On Feb. 2, Mr. H. Ross, 25 years of age, an assistant employed by Messrs John Little and Co., Kuala Lumpur, was killed on the Circular Read as the result of a motor cycling accident. He came into collision with a bicycle being ridden byM.M. - 119 words
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Article310 1930-04-02 9 S.R.C. II OVERWHELMED. Club Marksmen Net Eight Times. S.C.C. II .8; S.R.C. II 0. The meeting of the Padang Clubs' second strings at the Esplanade yesterday afternoon oroved a fiasco. The S.R.C. were a beaten side ifter only ten minutes play and they never once310 words
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Article280 1930-04-02 9 A Rough Game. S.C.F.A. "B" 3; O.T.F.C 0. The S.C.F.A. "B" team defeated the O.T.F.C. m a friendly game at the Anson Road Stadium yesterday afternoon by three clear goals. Winning the toss, the O.T.F.C. at once took the ball up to their opponents' goal,280 words
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Article197 1930-04-02 9 Is Enquiry Needed The following is the circular letter from the Colonial Secretariat referred to at the meeting of the rubber producing interests at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Sir, I am directed to inform you that representations have been made to this Government that m view197 words
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Article93 1930-04-02 9 Among the appointments notified m the current issue of the Gazette are the following: Mr. A. D. York to be a Coroner, Malacca an Assistant District Judge for Penang, Singapore, and Malacca, and a Police Magistrate for Malacca; Mr. W. B. Jackson to be a Police Magistrate, Singapore; Mr. W.93 words
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Article1037 1930-04-02 10 CROWDS IN OPIUM "DEN." Tourism is Good (Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Bangkok, March 18. The present tourist season by way of round the world steamers finished with the arrival of the Columbus. She came up m forty-two hours, and Bangkok had the felicity of reading Singapore1,037 words
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Article170 1930-04-02 10 ADJOURNED AGAIN. Boey Kok-lung's Story to Revenue Officer. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] Hong Kong, Mar. 27. The case m which Mvi Kwok-leung is charged m connection with the discovery of $15,000 worth of non-Government chandu (his name has also been given as Boey Kok-lung, a man170 words
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115 1930-04-02 10 KING OF SIAM BUDDHIST PRI E STESSE S. Order Not to be Re-established. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT! Bangkok, March 27. The King has declined to accede to a request m a petition to re-establish the Order af Buddhist Priestesses and Novices because the proposal lacked public support and would be115 words
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Article315 1930-04-02 10 Jalan Besar Matters. The following action was taken at a meeting of Committee No. 6 held on March 18th. Approved the construction of four hard tennis courts, with stop netting, posts, garden seats, etc.. at an estimated cost of $4,500. In connection with matches to be played by315 words
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Article265 1930-04-02 10 Jaga and Scout Act Promptly. Yok Kit, a lad of about twelve years of age, who helps his father, Poh Lai Puan, m the running of a coffee stall at the 2 i mile, Sungei Besi Road, went to bathe with his brother at a small, deep265 words
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1262 1930-04-02 10 SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 1930. SOTTISH COMPANY DINNER. MOBILIZATION TRIALS. Ninetynine per cent of War is Waiting. "Take a mobilisation. Private Williams might say to Private Timothy: "'Here's the Adjutant coming along* Don't go and ask any question from the Corporal. Just go to sleep again or you will spoil my1,262 words
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Article351 1930-04-02 10 A BRIGHT COMEDY. Palace Theatre Success. The Qualnts were m really happy **j night when they gave "The Girl Priend tin musical comedy which, originally prod^,/'^ the Palace Theatre, London, has had such lengthy run of success that it ranks irith u» most popular productions of its351 words
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Article269 1930-04-02 10 Miss Riboet's Company at New World. The Moonlight Hall at the New World. Jalan Besar, was packed to capacity last night for the opening performance of Miss Riboe's Malay Dramatic Company "Orion." The story chosen was Juanita de Vega, the story from their large repertoire which is269 words
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Article44 1930-04-02 10 Mr. D. S. Robertson, lately Manager of th<> Asiatic Petroleum Co., Ipoh, and a well-knour. Rugby player, has come to Kuala Lumpur on transfer and succeeds Mr. F. L. Pentelow (transferred to Singapore* as manager of fee local branch of the A. PC- M.M.M.M. - 44 words
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Article772 1930-04-02 11 WHAT SHOULD BE DONE. Debate m Straits Chinese Reading Club. Itinerant hawkers should not be abolished" the subject debated at the Straits Chinese Reading Club on Thursday evening. Though quest* n «vas of great interest and import- U) local Chinese, there was rather a poot attendance.772 words
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Article123 1930-04-02 11 SIDELIGHTS OF MUNICIPAL DEBATE. ring the discussion at yesterday's meeting Commissioners on the subject of leakinformation to the Press, Mr. Brown that he did not think the Press should be •ed to "run into print on a subject with•rmitely stating that the Commissioners **>dy knew nothing about it." Laycock: I123 words
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Article2650 1930-04-02 11 MR. FARRER EXPLAINS. Commissioners' Strong Opinions. Should the President of the Municipality give information to the Press concerning subjects which have not been discussed by the Commissioners as a body? The question was debated at length at yesterday's meeting of the Commissioners, several of the members2,650 words
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Article54 1930-04-02 11 It is expected that Mr. C. Hannigan. Commissioner of Police, F.M.S. will leave for Home on furlough m June. In his absence Mr. C. H. Sansom. Chief Police Officer, Singapore, will act as Commissioner of Police F.M.S. Mr. V. G. Savi. Chief Police Officer, Perak we understand, will succeed Mr.M.M. - 54 words
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Article390 1930-04-02 11 SECOND TEAM DRAW. R.A. Fortunate at the Stadium. R.A. 2nd XI .2; S.C.F.A. 2nd XI .2. Apart from Teck Seng, the goalkeeper, the S.C.F.A. fielded a team of entirely new players, mostly youngsters, to play the R.A. m a second eleven friendly match at the Stadium390 words
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Article1186 1930-04-02 12 Quicquid agunt homines nostri est farragt Libelli Juvenal Whether it is the outcome of the present dispute between the two combines which control the supply of benzine m Malaya 01 not the Topicist does not know, but according to the latest rumours m town Pasir Panjang1,186 words
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Article558 1930-04-02 12 Annual Meeting. The annual general meeting of Bukit Timah Rubber Estates Ltd., was held at the offices of Messrs Evatt and Co., French Bank Buildings, yesterday at noon. Mr. H. D. Mundell presided supported by Messrs A. E. Gibson, J. A. Elias and the Rev. J.558 words
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170 1930-04-02 12 [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, March 27. The American Minister leaving Siam was to-day received m farewell audience by Their Majesties m recognition of his mission. The King presented him with a piece of Siamese silver ware. As a result of the severe170 words
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Article1062 1930-04-02 12 Mr. P. G. Short has been elected President of the Ipoh Club. Dr. J. B. van Cuylenburg returned from London by the P. C. Hooft on Thursday. Mr. Sturt has succeeded Mr. D. S. Robertson as manager of the Asiatic Petroleum Co., Ipoh. Dr. Mohamed Baboo1,062 words
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Article783 1930-04-02 12 $50,000 Chermang Investment The annual meeting of Kavtm Estates Ltd.. was held at the office Evatt and Co., French Bank BuiU Saturday at noon Mr. B. G H Joh sided supported by Messrs H D (director) and J. A. Clarke (for taries). Proposing the adoption of783 words
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Article933 1930-04-02 13 THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS. Valuable Educational Work. vProm Our Own Correspondent/. Bankok. March 20. The wort of the Buddhist church m Siam üb'fct of a report just issued by the it-ual Department. So far as one lodge from the report, which is printed Sternest, the Church is933 words
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Article585 1930-04-02 13 TYRE PLANT DESTROYED. Damage Nearly Half Million. Messrs Tan Kah Kee suffered another serious loss through fire which completely destroyed an entire block of buildings m Sumbawa Road. The outbreak occurred m the early hours of Saturday morning but the sleeping neighbourhood was soon awakened to life585 words
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Article297 1930-04-02 13 P.C.C. Giving Weight. Well, the Non-Benders have been met and bent to the tune of six wickets, writes "Blacksmith" m the Pinang Gazette. Having promised my readers that I would give them my criticisms of this much-talked-of game I naturally watched every ball of the match with297 words
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Article43 1930-04-02 13 Mr. J. G. Black has been appointed Resident, Labuan, Mr. A. B. Cobden Ramsay has been appointed to act as Official Assignee and Registrar of Companies, Penang; Mr. C. W. A. Sennett has been appointed to officiate as Collector of Land Revenue, Penang.43 words
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Article548 1930-04-02 13 WEEK-END CRICKET. A Bright Batting Display by Braddell. Although they made a gallant effort, m which Fit. Lt. Wigglesworth's contribution was the brightest feature, the Riff-Raffs had to admit defeat m their match against the S.C.C. on Saturday afternoon. Wigglesworth took full advantages of the548 words
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Article313 1930-04-02 13 S.C.C. Tie with "A" Co. Owim to a splendid, though not < *lite"-less, knock of 84 by Lieut. Gibbons and a stubborn last wicket partnership between him and Private Bevan. who though crocked, assisted m compiling the 56 runs which the tentn wicket produced, an S.C.C.313 words
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242 1930-04-02 13 The S.C.R.C. 2nd XI played St. Joseph's Institution on Saturday, a very close game resulting. The scores were: St. Joseph's Institution: S. Ahin c and b Choon Sim 5; C. Mosbergen c Siow Kee b Choon Sim 18; D. Ess lbw. b P.242 words
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Article198 1930-04-02 13 THE ESCAPED COLONEL. Caught m Woman's Clothing. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, Mar. 30. Lieut-Colonel Bijaya, who recently escaped from prison where he was confined on a sentence m connection with army fund defalcations, has been recaptured. The escape from prison was a daring one and198 words
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Article167 1930-04-02 13 The match between the S.C.R.C. and BorneoBousteads at Bukit Timah on Saturday was abandoned owing to it. m. The scores up to that point were: S.C.R.C: Siow Hian b Bryan 71; Hoahing c Strachan b Hudson 22; Jitt Siang c Strachan b Rhodes II; Keng Hock167 words
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Article61 1930-04-02 13 Deadly bowling on both sides was the feature of the match between the Ceylon Spcrts Club and the S.R.C. on Saturday which the S.R.C. won by 11 runs, scoring 71 against their opponents 63. Leijssius and Bartels were responsible for most of the C.S.C. wickets and61 words
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Article57 1930-04-02 13 Against the good bowling of Ignatius only King managed to put up a good show for the S.C.C. against the Ceylon Sports Club on the latter's ground yesterday. Of the 77 runs scored he hit a lively 26. The C.S.C. replied with a total of 16057 words
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Article276 1930-04-02 13 A. C. Beesley and S Ldr. Livock withstood all the bowling that the Riff-Raffs could put up against them at Seietar yesterday and batting on behalf of the R.A.F. they compiled 184 a f ;r the first wicket, enabling the side to declare at 211276 words
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Article574 1930-04-02 14 TANGLIN. A WELL CONTESTED GAME. Club's Unbeaten Record Broken. Welch 2; S.C.C 0. The Cricket Club soccer team sustained their first defeat by a local team m fourteen months when they played the Welch at Tanglin on Saturday afternoon. The Soldiers were full value for574 words
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Article517 1930-04-02 14 S.C.F.A. 5 goals Miss Riboets XI 0. The S.C.F.A. had an easy victory over Mis? Riboet's XI on Saturday at the Jalan Besa r Stadium when they beat them by five goal?. The Chinese took the kick-ofT and brought the ball right up their opponents' wing517 words
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Article932 1930-04-02 14 The New Areas. On March 25th. Messrs Evatt and Company, Penang, issued to shareholders a summary of two reports by Mr. E. P. Hargraves of December and February on the new areas lately acquired from Rengit Malaya and Rengit Tin The circular, after giving the statistical information932 words
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599 1930-04-02 14 TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 1930 MALACCA AFFAIRS. Visit of Sir Cecil dementi. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Malacca, Mar. 29. His Excellency Sir Cecil Clementi is to make his official visit to Malacca on May 4th and sth. A public meeting at which the Resident Councillor, the Hon. Mr. B. W. Elles599 words
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Article346 1930-04-02 14 Mr. J. W. Harries and Mr. Lee Chim Tuan have kindly consented to be Vice-Presidents of the Singapore Mercantile Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society Ltd. Mr. J. Bain is expected to take over the duties of Superintendent of Education, Kedah, m the first week of next month. Mr. E. C.346 words
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Article766 1930-04-02 14 LETTER CARRYING V> H A IV V I Vj Accused's Fine Arrm Record. The case m which Raja Kinflran sub-warder at the Criminal pr; charged with conveying letters bo from a person outside, was oonclu Fourth Magistrate's Court yesterci;. F. Gregg reserving his decision. It was766 words
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Article108 1930-04-02 14 Adviser to Government Retires. 'FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT Bangkok, Mar. '1 Their Majesties the King and Queen Df Si entertained Sir Edward Cook and Lady t> to dinner on Sunday night on the occa h the termination of Sir Edward Cook's ser\ as Financial108 words
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325 1930-04-02 15 WEAK FINISHING. Gkri of Goals m Jalan Besar Game. Wrlch Rcfft 4; I.C.F.A 3. I:.. Welch Regiment just managed to win •m. odd goal m seven against the I.C.F.A. Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. The liana Kicked off and the right wing was set IB Alan325 words
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242 1930-04-02 15 (i.E.C.'s 2nd. Div. Chances. <.>..</ 6; S.C.C. XI 1. aafl e\ ening's friendly match at the RobinRoucl Stadium between an S.C.C. XI and > Ci E Co.. though overwhelmingly one-sided. vaa interesting m that it showed very con- -ii'.yly that the probable 2nd. Division •a242 words
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Article169 1930-04-02 15 The Wei-Hai-Wei Cup. I :>• match between the Singapore Golf Club the Garrison Golf Club on Sunday, resulted a win for the Singapore Golf Club by 5 totals to 2 The scores were as below. S.G.C. n mentioned first. L D HarUie 1 up (6 and 4>,169 words
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Article111 1930-04-02 15 M the annual general meeting of the memofl the above Club held on the 30th. instant v u Clubs premises the following gentlemen n t acted office-bearers for the ensuing year: Went, Mr. Low Ah Choo; Vice Presidents, rs s X Tsai. Kam Gim Hock; Honorary Kary.111 words
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1103 1930-04-02 15 ROOM FOR EVERYTHING. Views of Famous Paramount I Director. (By Our Film Correspondent). It is often being pointed out by ardent Hollywood publicists, with an eye to the paradoxical nature of the comparison that whilst there used to be a lot of "talking" attending the1,103 words
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Article444 1930-04-02 15 THE QUAINTS' BRIGHTEST AND BEST. SO THIS IS LOVE. End of Musical Comedy Programme. In view of the praise which the company have already earned during their present seascr. it may seem superfluous to say it but th< Quaints were certainly Pt their brightest anc best m So This is444 words
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Article243 1930-04-02 15 No Final Dividend. The Directors' report to the shareholders of Taiping Tin Dredging Company Ltd., to be presented at the annual meeting on April Bth. at 33 Beach Street. Penang, states: Dredge No. 1. has continued to run smoothly, and treated 35 acres of ground for243 words
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Article154 1930-04-02 15 No Dividend. The Directors* report to shareholders of North Taiping Tin Dredging Company to be presented at the annual meeting at Henry Waugh and Co., Penang, on April Bth, states: The revenue from sale of tin ore wa5' 546,087.76; Less Mine, Head Office and Melbourne expenditure154 words
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Article832 1930-04-02 15 FOUR EVENTS ON SUNDAY. Retirement of Popular Race Officer. Sunday was a very cheery day at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club as the club was "At Home" m honour of Captain "Micky" Flett, the popular rcce officer for several years past, who leaves Singapore for Home832 words
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Article73 1930-04-02 15 The results of the 50 metres races at the Chinese Swimming Club on Sunday were as follows A. Division: 1. Bock Chye, 2. Seng Kay, 3. Hong Seng. Time 33. 2-5 seconds. B. Div: 1. Thye Hock, 2. Sian Hock, 3. Kirn Bee. Time. 34 sees. At73 words
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Article64 1930-04-02 15 At about 10.30 a.m. on Thursday an accident occurred near the 12th. mile, Changi Road, when a mosquito bus got out of the driver's control and collided with a tree at the roadside. Several persons were injured, including a Malay Police Constable, five Chinese passengers, the conductor, and the driver.64 words
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Article3759 1930-04-02 16 fßeuter's Service. 1 London, Mar. 25. A Naval Conference communique announces the heads of delegations met m the afternoon and reviewed the work of the Conference. It was agreed a plenary sitting should be held some time next week and it was fixed there should be a further meeting3,759 words