The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 9 April 1930
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Title Section11 1930-04-09 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 2,226 SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1930.11 words
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Article219 1930-04-09 1 U \I)FRS In Mtmonam 225 Va;;. Imaginations 225 III.!' Position m China 225 :v Conference Outlook 226 Week-end Comment 226 Swtmmtttg Club Policy 226 An Orgy °f Internationalism 227 I.KTTERS TO THE EDITOR. Traders" and Grumblers 228 Postal Rates 228 POUCI \ND COURT NEWS. Pawnbrokers Appeal Dismissed 228 Vagrant219 words
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Article194 1930-04-09 1 London 4 months* sight 2 L" 15,16 London 3 months' si^ht 2 3 78 London 60 days' s:~h: 2 3 13 16 London 30 days' sight 23 2532 London, demand 2 3*% London. T.T. 2 3 11 16 Lyons and Paris, demand 1432 Hamburg, demand 234 tkm York,194 words
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Article120 1930-04-09 1 Mr R h Hodgson of Ipoh has arrived In M klacci to take over the duties of Mr. J. Patr m as manager of Messrs. Harper, Gilnllan i d Co.. Ltd Mr. Patterson is proceeding to :.uiit:. M.G. Mr w H Findlay, manager of Messrs. Sinn Dftrtm and Co., Ltd.,120 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article58 1930-04-09 1 LAWSON At the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, on April 4. 1930. to Marjorie, wife of Dr. H. J. Lawson, of Klang, a son. YOUNG— March 4, the wife of A. E. Young (late P.M.S.), Tunbridge Wells, son. HAINES— At Ealing, London, on the 7th inst.. to the wife of58 words
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Obituary89 1930-04-09 1 St. CLAIR.— At Colombo on March 29th, 1930, William Graeme St. Clair m his 82nd year. For twenty-nine years Editor of thr Singapore Free Press. Deeply regretted. MANASSEH.— On April 6th, 1930, m London, Maurice Manasseh, eldest brother of Eze S. Manasseh. (By cable). COWLING— Louisa Primrose, aged 7289 words
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Article35 1930-04-09 1 Mr. Tan Koon Boon and family beg to thank all relatives and friends and those who attended he funeral of his beloved wife and also to hose who sent wreaths and letters of coniolence.35 words
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Article364 1930-04-09 1 The death has occurred at Colombo of Major W. G. St Clair. former editor and part proprietor of the Singapore Fress Press. The last mail from Home with dates up to March 13th. arrived by P. and O. on Friday. This mail leaves by B. I. on364 words
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Article175 1930-04-09 1 April 8. Tin 175 Tons $83.50 Gambier 8 50 Pepper White 61 Pepper Black 46 Flake Tapioca 5% Pearl Sago Small 6% Copra Sundried 8.80 Rice, Anam No. 2 250 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 8.30 Rice. Siam old No. 1. 320 Rice, Rangoon Bintan 260175 words
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Article612 1930-04-09 1 April 3. The death of the former editor of this paper, Major W. G. St. Clair, will be learned with deep regret by the many still here who knew him before his retirement m 1916. Major St. Clair was a personality of great vigour, both mental and physical,612 words
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Article298 1930-04-09 1 A few days ago we received a communication from an Indian Gentleman m regard to the lack of Indian news m the various papers of late. The letter was not explicit and the drift of the suggestion passed us by, and the letter did not seem to be298 words
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Article683 1930-04-09 1 April 4 Although there has been little or practically no fighting as yet m connection with the extensive movement m China apparently directed against the Nanking Government but probably against Chiang Kai-shek, it can be at once admitted that a much more formidable aggregation of influence683 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement60 1930-04-09 1 Subscribers to the "Singapore Free Press" .wt'kly returning from Europe to the Straits any of the mail lines, are invited to send the Manager the name of their steamer .tad date of arrival m Singapore. Copies will en be mailed to meet them at various ports el rail. Subscription to60 words
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Article715 1930-04-09 2 April 5 With indications as they are that negotiations m London are once more taking a doubtful course as regards a five Power agreement, it has to be recognized that unless the French contentions can be met apart from American recognition of even "consultative" possibilities, there is715 words
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Article762 1930-04-09 2 April 7 The first stage of the civil disobedience campaign has concluded and Gandhi has congratulated the Government upon the success of its policy. The march has been a peaceful affair with apparently only a mild public interest taken therein. It remains to be seen whether the second762 words
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Article1005 1930-04-09 2 April 8 It was remarked luring dj at the annual meeting ol tin ming Club last year thai r had become so popular 11 v a public body. It is not pei appropriate, therefore, that serious question the member engaged m considering shou i be subject of1,005 words
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Article759 1930-04-09 3 A,. r ,J When the history of the London Naval Conference comes to be written and is read by a generation not intimately concerned with it, there can be little doubt .he main feeling •xcited will be one of wonder at the extraordinary patience displayed m759 words
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Article265 1930-04-09 3 Mr. W. K. Elkins, acting Traffic Manager F.M.S. Railways, and Mrs. Elkins, who travelled out by the Japanese mail steamer Suwa Maru have arrived m Kuala Lumpur. At Praster's Hill, all the Government bungalows and rooms m Red Cross House and Victory, and a); rooms that can be booked mM.M. - 265 words
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Article714 1930-04-09 3 HIS VISITS TO HONG KONG. Meeting With Lam Tin-yau Described. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. Hong Kong, April 8. When the case was resumed this morning at r ,he Hong Kong Magistracy against Mr. MuJ Kwok-leung, the Singapore merchant and Justice of the Peace, who is714 words
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Article262 1930-04-09 3 Dividend Proposed. The following is the annual report of Bassett Rubber Company to be presented at the meeting on April Bth at Boustead and Co. Penang. The areas under cultivation at the close of the year were as follows: Mature rubber 987.1 ft acres; Mature coconuts 81.20;262 words
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Article90 1930-04-09 3 WOMAN KILLED. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Apr. 5. A motor tragedy occurred on the lonely road from Chemor to Tanjong Rambutan on Friday, when Chow Sek Woo. a wealthy youngster, son f the late millionaire miner, whilst driving a Paige car m which were90 words
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Article515 1930-04-09 3 Improvement Trust Award Disputed. A special tribunal consisting of Mr. Wilson, (District Judge,) Mr. H. C. Atkin-Berry and Mr. E. S. Manasseh, yesterday recorded considerable evidence on the question of the valuation of land m the vicinity of Dickinson Hill, when the appeal of Kok Kum Wah515 words
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Article188 1930-04-09 3 The April Bogey competition was played yesterday afternoon, and resulted m a tie between Mrs. R. H. Wilson and Miss E. K. Gilroy who returned 1 Up. Forty-five cards were taken out and the following were returned. Mr. W. A. Ward, late Chief Sanitary Inspector, Penang Municipality,188 words
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Article569 1930-04-09 4 LAW NEEDS AMENDMENT, Chief Justice's View of the Position. M I might add that the law should be amended so as to require these police circulars to be printed and circulated to pawnbrokers both m English and Chinese; the Chinese being an exact and official translation569 words
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Article362 1930-04-09 4 Vagrant's Death on the Kum Sang. Those who help themselves are sometimes unfortunate. It happened that way with a Chinese vagrant who boarded the Kum Sang just after she arrived from China on Sunday morning. The tragedy was enacted on the shelter deck of the Kum Sang,362 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article667 1930-04-09 4 To the Editor. Sir, I take my text from your week-end comment m your issue of 7th. instant. "Whatever the circumstances may be we commiserate with those halfyearly critics of the Company's financial policy who will now find nothing to grumble about." I am not concerned with667 words
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Article385 1930-04-09 4 Postal Rates. To the Postmaster General, Straits Settlements. Sir, I have the honour to bring to your notice that the present rate of postal charge for (a) External delivery to Foreign Countries is 12 cents or 3.36 d. per half ounce as against that of 2 1385 words
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Article321 1930-04-09 4 CHARTER FOR IPOH. "Bringing the Different Races Together." (Prom Our Own Correspondent). The Chief Secretary (Mr. C. W. H. Cochrane) journeyed from Kuala Lumpur on Saturday to be the guest of honour of the Ipoh Rotary Club at the presentation of the Charter from the321 words
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Article491 1930-04-09 4 Suggested Compulsory Land Acquisition. It will be remembered that recently we commented on what appeared to be an extraordinary proposal that the Malacca Golf Club should petition Government to declare certain land adjoining the Golf Course under the acquistion of land for public purposes powers m491 words
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Article678 1930-04-09 4 THE LATE MAJOR ST. CLAIR. A CEYLON APPRECIATION. His Association With Sir FWk Clifford. Rh It was only three days ago, writes b Times of Ceylon of March 31 v. that lUjq Clair closed his 81st birthday, and no one saw him a month ago would have thorn that his678 words
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Article246 1930-04-09 4 The funeral of the late Major WO W Clair, took place at the General Cemru-r> Borella, on Sunday, afternoon, (March 30The Rev. David Tweed officiated. Those present were Mrs. St. Clair, Mr. a;.< Mrs. Angus Boyd. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Torran- < Mr. and Mrs. F. E.246 words
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Article38 1930-04-09 4 Mr. J. Bain, who is to act as Superinn nd< of Education, Kedah, has arrived; Mr E Cm:. field Hicks wUI proceed to Klang uhere will, it is understood, assume the Head Ma tership of the English School.38 words
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153 1930-04-09 5 THURSDAY, APRIL 3. 1933. MAY RUBBER TAPPING HOLIDAY. Organising Perak Smallholders 9 Support. [Fran Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh. April 2. Kxrraordinary keenness is being manifested -.jo iuhout Perak over the May stoppage as a ;lt of rifecUw organisation of smallholders. Defcgata of the Central Asiatic Committee alrvady visited each district153 words
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29 1930-04-09 5 following is a preliminary return of shipments ol Para Rubber during th? March Malacca 148 13 161 Swettenbam 4.700 it 4,717 1 47.078 242 47.32029 words
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Article700 1930-04-09 5 Singapore, Apr. 1. broadening tendency m the Tin share mari: bt observed and numerous stocks, which arc tly been mentioned for rrany months. c now coming m for attention The price of netal during the week has fluctuated withIMUTCWI margins and is slightly up on balance the700 words
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Article771 1930-04-09 5 Evidence of European's Behaviour. A considerable amount of evidence, m the Supreme Court suit between M. A. Namazie, the well-known Singapore firm of merchants, and Chop Joo Teck Hin, before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison), was brought by the defence yesterday to support the allegations of771 words
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Article217 1930-04-09 5 The New Abattoirs. At the March meeting of the Management Committee of the S.P.C.A. (Singapore), Mr. R. H. Onraet presiding, the matter of drinking troughs for bullocks was again discussed, and it was decided that certain members of the Committee should inspect suggested sites m the town with217 words
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Article1532 1930-04-09 5 Acquisition of Soengei Parit!, Estate. i An extraordinary general meeting of share- 1 holders of Indragiri Rubber Ltd. was held at Messrs. Evatt and Co.'s offices, French Bank I Chambers yesterday. Present Messrs. J. A. I Elias (m the chair), G. C. Knox, J. M. Sime, A.1,532 words
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Article140 1930-04-09 5 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association, held its 961 st. auction yesterday, when there was catalogued 1,887,697 lbs.; 842.72 tons. Offered 1,470.288 lbs.; 656.35 tons. Sold 1,260.092 lbs.; 562.54 tons. Spot. London 7 9-16 d. New York 15 U cents. PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents140 words
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182 1930-04-09 5 Case to Come up for Review. In the Supreme Court Penang on Monday Mr. Balfour. E. Ross Acting Deputy Public Prosecutor, Penang, moved His Lordship to call for the papers m Butterworth Day Case No. 158 for review. Mr. Ross said it was an182 words
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580 1930-04-09 6 JOURNEY'S END AGAIN. Supreme Interest Fully Recaptured. R. B. Salisbury's talented and most versatile company, The Quaints, gave the first of three further performances of sheriff's world triumph Journeys End, at the Victoria Theatre last night. Almost every seat was occupied. Of one thing those580 words
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Article283 1930-04-09 6 Easter Match With Singapore. Eleven boats competed m the Port Dickson Yacht Club race held on Sunday, March 30. They crossed the starting line m the following order, m a very light breeze: Koringa (ff. Constant), Weona (Leslie and Mrs. Leslie), Grampus (Ryves), Pippa (Clarke- Walker283 words
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Article107 1930-04-09 6 The Municipal health return for the week ended March 29 states that the total number of deaths was 248, of whom 2 were Europeans, 2 Eurasians, 212 Chinese, 18 Malays, 13 Indians, and one other nationality. The death rate equalled 26.01 compared with 24.22 m the preceding week and 25.04107 words
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Article1137 1930-04-09 6 OUR FORMER EDITOR. His Activities m Singapore. It is with the greatest regret that we have to record the death at Colombo of Major W.G. St. Clair, a former Editor and part proprietor of this paper. The news came quite unexpectedly m a cable received1,137 words
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Article582 1930-04-09 6 SINGAPORE SCHEME. Particulars of an Interesting Proposal. We are m a position to give the first published outline of the Overseas League scheme for the acquisition of suitable property for the purpose of running a large residential club on modern lines m the island of Singapore, a582 words
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Article147 1930-04-09 6 Eight Counsel Engaged. One of the biggest will cases that has beer, heard m Penang for a long time will be hear^ on April 28 when about eight Counsel will be engaged on both sides. The parties to this iction. which is being brought for147 words
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Article73 1930-04-09 6 Monday, Mar. 24. His Excellency presided at a meeting of the Legislative Council at the Council Chamber, Government Offices. Tuesday, Mar. 25. H.H. Raja of Sarawak and Mr. Macßryan had luncheon at Government House. Wednesday, Mar. 26. His Excellency dined with the Officers of the Singapore Volunteer Corps73 words
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Article382 1930-04-09 6 MR. KOK-LEUNG'S FRIEND Yesterday's Evidence m Opium Case. fpREE PRESS SERVICE COPVf j HT Honß Kon R pr When the hearing of the charts Muikok-leung, of Singapore, m conn< the discovery of quantities of raw v opium m baggage with which he i board the Macedonia,382 words
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455 1930-04-09 6 "Cars Were Not Racing" Says Witness. Further evidence was recorded by the Conner, Mr. F. G. Bourne, on Tuesday, when th enquiry into the motor smash m Bukit Timah road recently, resulting m the death of Sg! Nichols of the R.A.F. Base and injuryM.M. - 455 words
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Article23 1930-04-09 6 Mr. G. D. A. Fletcher, of Messrs Hnrri and Barker, Penang. will be pror<Home leave towards the end of thi* W&™ P. Gazette.23 words
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Article1146 1930-04-09 7 LATTER MUST ACCOUNT. Judgment of Mr. Justice Stevens. Judgment was delivered by Mr. Justice rent m the Supreme Court yesterday m the t In which Mr. Jack Murray, the wellwn wsiring agent, claimed from Mr. J. B. D\:n i declaration that he was a partner m fen1,146 words
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Article341 1930-04-09 7 MALAYS BEAT I.C.F.A. Weak Display m Stadium Game. Malays 4: I.C.FJI 1 Poor play was witnessed yesterday at the Anson Road Stadium when the Malay Reserve team defeated the I.C.F.A. reserve team 4 l. The Malays showed poor play m the first half, their combination being weak,341 words
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Article173 1930-04-09 7 Welch Beat Chinese. Weteh 4: Chinese 1. The Reserve Division matin between the Welch and the Chinese produced some good football at the Singapore Stadium yesterday. The Soldiers were the better side throughout. Williams opened accounts for the Welch m the first five minutes, netting from close173 words
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Article116 1930-04-09 7 S.R.C. II 2: R.A. II 2. In the Second Division of the League at the V.M.C.A. ground yesterday the S.R.C. seconds and the R.A. seconds share points. The Club scored twice m the first half through Armstrong and Brown. Throughout the second half the Gunners were116 words
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Article78 1930-04-09 7 R. R. Gardner Wins First Tournament. For the first time since the Singapore Sword Club has come into existence a knock-out Malayan championship tournament was held at Tomlinson Hall yesterday and after some very keen bouts Mr. R. R. Gardner won the medal of the Amateur Fencing78 words
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661 1930-04-09 7 FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 1930. PENANG ASSAULT INTEREST AROUSED. Defendant Denies Intent to Annoy. [From Our Own Correspondent.) Fenang, April 3. In the District Court here G. F. Lenders claimed trial on a charge of criminal assault on Mrs. Oon, the Penang woman barrister. Lenders was defended by Messrs. Terrell and661 words
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Article244 1930-04-09 7 Sequel to Tiverton Lane Raid. Wang Ah Sang and Tee Yoh Kang, two Hylams were yesterday produced before the Third Magistrate (Mr. J. F. F. Gregg) on a charge of being unlawful members of the South Seas Communistic parties. Both the accused pleaded not guilty. Mr. Privithi244 words
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Article41 1930-04-09 7 Five boys of the Anglo-Chinese School obtained Honours m the Cambridge Local School Certificate Examination last December: Ang Bah Chee, Kwee Hian Choan, Lim Tay Boh, Tan Sim Eng, Hatam Nomanbhoy (who also obtained distinctions m Religious Knowledge, English and Mathematics.)41 words
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Article457 1930-04-09 7 AGAIN ADJOURNED. Directory Not Accepted as Evidence. The "Book Merah," or, to call it by its proper name, the Singapore and Malayan Directory, was not accepted by the Chief Justice yesterday as evidence. The question arose during the resumed hearing of the Supreme Court suit457 words
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193 1930-04-09 7 The three Chinese who have been arrested m connection with the armed robbery m Upper Serangoon recently when a Chinese Nonyah was attacked and robbed of cash of the extent of $200, have been committed for trial before the next Assizes. The charges on which193 words
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Article257 1930-04-09 7 We regret to record the death of Mrs. Ruth Jraham, wife of Mr. J. L. Graham, Export Sales Director of the Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd., who is visiting the East, which occurred at the 3eneral Hospital, Singapore, yesterday. There was a representative gathering at257 words
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Article43 1930-04-09 7 A notice m yesterday's Government Gazette under the Land Acquisition Ordinance gives notice that 47 lots of land m the district of Geylang, containing 183 acres or thereabouts, are likely to be needed for a public purpose, viz.. an aerodrome.43 words
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Article1031 1930-04-09 8 YESTERDAY'S GAMES. Chinese Turn Tables on Welch. S.C.F.A 2; Welch 1. Scoring two beautiful goals when it seemed that they must accept defeat by the narrow margin of one goal to nil, the Chinese took full points against the Welch m yesterday's first division league game at1,031 words
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229 1930-04-09 8 Mansfields 3; Socony L At the B.R.C. Padang yesterday, m a Second League match Mansflelds proved to be the better side, Eng Tee scoring soon after the play had started. Socony's forwards missed several fine opportunities, the trouble with them being that they never229 words
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Article411 1930-04-09 8 S.C.F.A. "A" 2 S.C.C. II 1. The S.C.F.A. "A" team had a narrow defeat over the S.C.C. IT yesterday at the Padang vhen they won by the odd goal m three. The Chinese kicked off, and- went right oft with the ball b'-it Glasgow cleared m411 words
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Article253 1930-04-09 8 Work m 1929. The annual report of the St. Andrew's Mission Hospital for 1929 states inter alia: The work has been carried on steadily throughout the year, and the out patient numbers shew a slight increase. They should shew i considerably larger increase, but there has253 words
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Article113 1930-04-09 8 In the Bankruptcy Court yesterday, before Mr. Justice Stevens, application was made for the adjudication of Mr. Boey Kok Leong, the Singapore Chinese J.P. The adjudication order was granted, His Lordship, after glancing through the affidavits, stating that he was satisfied. Mr. Boey Kok Leong's bankruptcy is connectedS. Echo. - 113 words
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1181 1930-04-09 8 Full of humour was my introduction to life on a rubber estate m Malaya m 1910. Our Directors at home m London assured us that a new bungalow would be ready for us on our arrival. After spending a happy month on the ContinentF. M. M. - 1,181 words
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Article824 1930-04-09 8 MR. HUMPHREYS' COURSE Impossible to Lose Balls. Golf m Trengganu writes a Dortesp to the Malay Mail owes its being to Mr. J. L. Humphreys, who was nconth that State m 1915 as British Agent at mained there for ten years. He disc delightful tract of824 words
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Article94 1930-04-09 8 Proposal Turned Down. [From Our Own Correspondent. ipoh, April fc At the Taiplng Turf Club annual VMftJ Mr J. Cameron, president, said the year ft* been very successful despite heavy expend Plenty of money was available for many I provements. The report and accounts were adopted94 words
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Article868 1930-04-09 9 The C A F Long Service Medal has been Ml trd-.i 111 Mr F. J. Fane. MS.V.R. Mr O- 1 Cator has been appointed to act s rinteodcsit of Government Monopolies, S.S Mr N 1 Curr.mins bat left Kuala Lumpur route B< n BC expects to868 words
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Article1405 1930-04-09 9 MEMBERS IN COURT. Application For Return of Monies. An app: nation was made relating to certain sum of money which were seized by the Police when the raid was carried out which resulted m the subsequent closing down of th? establishment known as the Cosmopolitan Club. before1,405 words
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Article496 1930-04-09 9 PERAK AMATEUR RACES. King John Pays Well. [From Our Own Correspondent.] rpoh, Apr'l 4. The two day Amaieur race meeting began 00-day m fine weather, but rain fell during the afternoon though it stopped later. The sport was good. Ponies Classes II and 111 Tourth Division— (Four496 words
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Article332 1930-04-09 9 j RESTRICTED CEREMONY. j Reception Committee Formed. I [From Our Own Correspondent.] Malacca, Apr. 3. A representative gathering of the various communities, attended a public meeting held m the Volunteer Drill Hall, convened by the Hon'ble the Resident Councillor, last evening, bo make arrangements for the332 words
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Article267 1930-04-09 9 Annual General Meeting. The annual general meeting of the Malacca Boy Scouts Association 'was held m the Library of the Malacca Volunteer headquarters on Monday evening. The Vice-Chairman, Mr. C. G. Coleman. took the chair and was supported by the Honorary Secretary. Mr. T. J. Thomas.267 words
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Article272 1930-04-09 9 Yesterday's Demonstration. Some idea of the thrills which await the Singapore public when the Speedway at Serangoon Road opens m a fortnight's time was gained yesterday afternoon at a demonstration given by the famous Australian riders, Charles Datson, Jack Sharpe and "Tiger" Lewis who are272 words
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Article607 1930-04-09 10 S.R.C. WELL BEATEN. L Bryan's Hat Trick m Second Half. R.E 3: S.R.C Although well beaten at the Singapore Stadium yesterday when they met the Royal Engineers m the first divison of the League, the SRC. gave a far more promising display than they have done607 words
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Article336 1930-04-09 10 The April Medal. The April medal competition was played on Saturday and yesterday and resulted m a tie between Messrs. A. W. Bourne and G. B. Anderson m "A" division, and m a win for Mr. R. B. Gotch m "B" division. Seventy-five cards were taken out336 words
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Article61 1930-04-09 10 The Acting Registrar General of Statistics S.S. and F.M.S. sends the following return A foreign rubber imports, during the month of March. Country of Origin Smoked Sheet Crepe Sheet Scrap, Lump Bark Total. Tons. N.B.— This return represents imports during the Calendar Month, regardless of date Dry61 words
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Article69 1930-04-09 10 The acting Registrar General of Statistics, S.S. and F.M.S., sends the following statement ;f foreign exports of rubber, including latex, concentrated latex and revertex, being final Shipments on ocean-steamers at all Malayan ports, during the month of March. 1930. Destination Rubber (tons) Latex Revertex. Total. United Kingdom 10,19669 words
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Article1111 1930-04-09 10 QuicQuid agunt homines nostri est farrago Libelli Juvenal The Topicist has to express his keen regret at the passing of that stalwart Veteran. Major W. G. St. Clair. who for fo many years controlled the fortunes of this column and this paper. The Topir.i, if memory1,111 words
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297 1930-04-09 10 Result of Mr. Holt's Visit. The news that the freightage rate on rubber exported from Ceylon to Europe has been reduced by 76, bringing it down to 57,6 per ton has been welcome. This is the same as the tea rate and is an object297 words
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Article60 1930-04-09 10 The Quaints brought a remarkably successful Singapore season to a close on Saturday night with a repeat performance of the famous comedy When Knights were Bold when J. Grant Anderson, the philosophical Trotter of Journey's End, kept a large audience laughing all the evening with his singularly clever interpretation of60 words
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Article713 1930-04-09 10 STRAITS J.P. AND OPIUM CHARGE. WATERFRONT SEARCH. "Not My Luggage," Says the Accused. The case m which Mvi Kwok-leung. i of the Straits Settlements, is charged iej trafficking m opium and with possesbuu. a large quantity of the drug, was Dontini* before Mr. Lindsell, at the Hong Bong tral Magistracy,713 words
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Article213 1930-04-09 10 Return of Capital. The following notice to shareholders m I Straits Trading Company has been isbiu d The capital of $6,750,000 now being m HBK of the needs of the Company it is considn desirable to return a sum to the sharehnld. of the Company at an213 words
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3388 1930-04-09 11 MONDAY. APRIL 7, 1930. THE SWIMMING CLUB'S FUTURE. YESTERDAY'S MEETING. Heavy Costs of Various Schemes. The question of the future was again a mat<er of keen discussion at the annual meeting of the Singapore Swimming Club held at TanJag Katong yesterday morning. Owing to the inclement weather the attendance was3,388 words
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Article707 1930-04-09 11 DEFENDANT FINED. Judge's Remarks on fProm Our Own Correspondent., Penang. Apr. 6. Before calling evidence Mr. Saunders said he would like publicly to state that the man referred to as the stout man was not a director and was m no way connected with the fain. Mr.707 words
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Article51 1930-04-09 12 Victim of a Gun Accident. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok. Apr. 2. The death occurred this morning as the result of a gun accident at Bandon. m the Siamese Peninsula, of Baron Wedell Wedellsborg a member of a well-known Danish family, who arf on a world51 words
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218 1930-04-09 12 NO RANSOM PAID. Police Track Robbers to Hill Cave, I From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Apr. 2. The four day mystery of the missing wealthy Towkay of Gopeng was dramatically ended by the return of the Towkay— as if from the dead It appears that the218 words
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Article125 1930-04-09 12 First Malay Prince to be Knighted. [From Our Own Correspondent. 1 Ipoh. Apr. 2. Raja Chulan was feted at Kuala Kangsai yesterday by a distinguished gathering, including the Sultan of Perak. the British Resident and mrjor chiefs, when a Malay address was read congratulating him on attaining125 words
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Article69 1930-04-09 12 Praise for Malayan Roads. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoti. Apr. 2. The world cyclist. M. B. Mohmad, who started from Tokio for Glasgow some months ago arrived at Ipoh to-day from Kuala Lumpur. He is staying for a fortnight before resuming his journey to Kodah. Siam.69 words
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53 1930-04-09 12 [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, April 6. The annual Redcross Exhibition was opened this afternoon. Amongst the topical demonstrations is first aid to an injured person run over by a motorcar m the street. The competitions include preparation of invalid and convalescent menus and subinlssior of53 words
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60 1930-04-09 12 [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Malacca, Apr. 6. The hon'ble Mr. R. W. Elles, Resident Councillor, left by special train on Saturday foi Kuala Lumpur en route to Taiping to act as Resident Perak; many officials and others were present to see him off. Mr. C.60 words
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70 1930-04-09 12 [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, April 6. The King and Queen left for Huahin in the royal yacht this afternoon. They will stay there till the time for their departure on their visit to Indo-China on Friday. On the nomination of the Singapore Society of70 words
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Article49 1930-04-09 12 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Malacca, Apr. 6. Twenty-five Chinese coolies on Ayer Pasii estate, Machap, were arrested as a result of the recent higher wages demand demonstration. They have been charged m court with criminal trespass and with intimidation of the manager, bail being refused.49 words
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434 1930-04-09 12 AN IPOH SUIT. Alleged Managing Director's Claim. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, April 3. Interesting light was thrown on the notation of mining companies m a suit brought by Mr. A. J. King against Phin Soon Mining Co., (m liquidation) for $3,500 salary due to434 words
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127 1930-04-09 12 "Quiet But Useful Service." [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, April 3. At the Perak ex-Services Association annual meeting, Capt. Godding, presiding over a large attendance, said the year had been one of quiet but useful service; $696 arrears had been recovered and much assistance had been127 words
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Article144 1930-04-09 12 An Obscene Article. [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Apr. 5. The Editor of the Perak Daily News, a locaj Chinese publication, was before the magistrate to-day on a charge of publishing an obscene article. Mr. Livatt, Chief Detective Officer, who pro secuted, told the magistrate that144 words
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Article73 1930-04-09 12 Two Months for Eurasian Clerk. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, April 3. An absconding clerk m the Taiping Government Services Co-operative Society, G. M. Goudart. an Eurasian, arrested m Penang, was charged yesterday at Taiping with breach of trust of $395. He pleaded guilty and was73 words
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Article1454 1930-04-09 12 HONOURS AND PASSES. The Special Malayan Certificate. The following local successes m the December special certificate (Malaya) and Junior Cambridge Locals have been gained. SPECIAL CERTIFICATE BOYS. Candidates under 18 years of age who obtained honours. Candidates marked with an asterisk have also satisfied the requirements for1,454 words
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Article499 1930-04-09 12 No Final Dividend. The following is the report to be presented li the annual meeting of Bruas Rubber Company on April 14th at Penang. The nett profit for the year, subject to Directors' Fees, amounts to $41,691.30 as against $34 705.84 for the previous year, to which499 words
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Article58 1930-04-09 12 We regret to state that Dr. T. P. Keatm Malayan Medical Service, stationed at Kuantai collapsed while playing football there on Thurv day evening and died shortly afterwards. Dr Keating was m Kuala Lumpur last week when it will be remembered, he acted as best man at the wedding of58 words
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544 1930-04-09 13 TUESDAY. APRIL 8, 1930. PROUD OF CONNECTION WITH SINGAPORE. HONG KONG OPIUM CASE. Search That Offended JJVs Dignity. PRFI PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT.! Hong Kong, April 7 Thf hearing of the charges aeainst Mr Mn Kwok-leune. a well-known Sineaporr madWll and J.P.. of being m possession n 4 Hrvi ouantiMes of544 words
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Article68 1930-04-09 13 Severe Sentences on Army Officers. FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] Two army officers were court -martialled toitv for allowing the recent escape from the imiv gaol of another officer and were sentenced to fourteen and ten years imprisonment snectively. The judgment stated this was the first case68 words
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Article49 1930-04-09 13 FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok. Apr. 7. Prince Damrong and party are going to Euipt shortly Th«r w i" arrive m Penang on *prU 2 1st staying at Penang Hill for a few as the guest of Mr. Koh Yu-tok, while •siting the steamer.49 words
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Article169 1930-04-09 13 •Vf have to record our thanks to a number orrespondents who have written privately PKMkH their sympathy m the death of tiior w. G. St. Clair. Not a few of these tten a ere from former or present members Qm S v A. and m169 words
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Article115 1930-04-09 13 Exports and Imports. Foreign exports of tin, being final shipments on ocean-steamers at all Malayan Ports, during the months of January, February and March, 1930: This return represents imports during the calendar month, irrespective of date of receipt of importers' documents. This return represents shipments during the115 words
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483 1930-04-09 13 Liquidator's Report. The following is the report to be submitted by the liquidator at the final general meeting of the company on April 14th, at 12.45 p.m. at 18 Battery Road. The Company was formed on May 22nd. 1920 for the purpose of carrying483 words
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Article159 1930-04-09 13 Agency Problem. [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoti, April 6. The Taiping magistrate yesterday gave judgment m a share dispute which has attracted much interest m European circles during a prolonged hearing. Lean and Company, Penang, brokers, sued Mr. P. Hall, secretary of the Perak Club, Taiping,159 words
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Article35 1930-04-09 13 The Kedah Government is to construct a new reservoir at Bukit Pinang so as to ensure a sufficient supply of water for Alor Star at all times. The storage capacity will be about 3,000.000 gallons.35 words
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Article259 1930-04-09 13 Dividend Declaration. The following report is forwarded for publication. The twentythird annual general meeting of shareholders of the above Company was held at its registered office at No. 58 Chulia Street, Singapore, on Saturday Mr. Seah Eng Lim (Chairman) presiding. After the minutes of last259 words
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Article116 1930-04-09 13 Mr. Stratton Brown to Represent Malaya. As a result of the recent accident, Mr. Stratton Brown's aeroplane lies m the repair shot of Messrs. Wearne Bros., Ltd., where it has been ascertained that the repairs necessary could be carried out more successfully if the engine were116 words
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Article51 1930-04-09 13 Malacca, Apr. 6. There was a mild sensation m the police Court yesterday when an insane Siamese woman attacked the police officers whom she slapped and threatened with a stick she picked up. Inspector Higgins finally got hold of her and she was sent out of court.51 words
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Article217 1930-04-09 13 Mr. G. B. F. Southam of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company has left Penang on furlough prior to retirement. At an inquest on a Chinese water-seller which concluded at Malacca yesterday, wires our Malacca correspondent, a verdict was returned against his assailant, a blind man. We understand, says the Pinang217 words
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Article527 1930-04-09 13 PERAK AMATEUR RACES. Large Crowd for [Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Apr. 5. Therf v;a. c a very big attendance for the second day of the amateur race meeting amongst those present being H.H. the Sultan of Perak and suite, and the Resident, Mr. Cochrane. besides a527 words
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Article217 1930-04-09 13 Pace Too Fast For Royal Air Force Malays 6: R.A.F U The Malays won by six goals to one when they met the Royal Air Force m the first division of the league at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Saturday afternoon, but had they taken things more217 words
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Article43 1930-04-09 13 Mr. A. Nunn, Supervising Agent of Messrs Singer Sewing Machine Co., Inc., Penang and Northern Divisions, was entertained to a farewell dinner at the Springtide Hotel last Sunday by the Singer's representatives of 14 different shops, prior to his returning home oa furlough.43 words
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Article190 1930-04-09 14 S.A.F.A. OFFER. Anson Road Ground to be Taken Over. An Interesting development m local football matters took place at the week-end as a result of which it is likely that the Singapore Stadium Association will shortly be taken over by the Singapore Amateur Football Association.190 words
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Article243 1930-04-09 14 Rain Spoils Many Games. Heavy rain almost spoilt the week-end's cricket In Singapore. The majority of the more important matches wore either abandoned. Of definitely scratched before play could be commenced. The condition of the Padang was such on Saturday that play m the S.C.C. vs. United Services243 words
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Article135 1930-04-09 14 On the Anson Road ground on Saturday the V.M.C.A. beat an S.C.C. XI (with two absent) by 106 runs. The scores were: V.M.C.A.: Meredith b Woosey 43: Ridley b Rolfe 6; Van Cuylenburg c Chapman b Rolfe 2; Hoole c Woosey b Jackson 4: Cassichitto c Jackson135 words
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Article76 1930-04-09 14 Military Player Suspended. The Disciplinary Board of the S.A.F.A. found considerable evidence (says an official report) of provocation which made it possible to impose a much shorter period of suspension than otherwise might have been the case on Gnr Dakers m connection with the incident m the76 words
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Article256 1930-04-09 14 The biggest feature of the match between the Indian Association and an S.C.C. XI (again not at full strength) on Balestier Plain yesterday was the bowling of Vine whose 7 wickets for 15 runs included the hat-trick. However his success with the ball came rather too late256 words
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Article509 1930-04-09 14 I.C.F.A. BEATEN. Military Side Better m Interesting Game. R.E 5: Indo-Ceylonese 3. The R. E. forwards played their best game for a long time when they met the Indo-Cey-lonese at the Singapore Stadium yesterday afternoon m the first division of the League, but their opponents played lively509 words
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Article259 1930-04-09 14 A Fatal Slip. A very keen friendly game was witnessed by quite a large number of spectators on the Padang last evening between St. Joseph's C. SB. and an S.C.C. XI. which the visitors won by the only goal scored, obtained by W. Jansen259 words
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Article168 1930-04-09 14 Bright Football at Jalan Welch 1 Miss Riboet's Players 0. A very bright game was witnessed at the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday afternoon when the Welch Regiment met Miss Riboet's team m a friendly encounter. The Malay players gave a very fine exhibition of clever168 words
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Article559 1930-04-09 14 MERLIN'S BAD LUCK. A Day of Rain and Light Breezes. For the first time for some months past Sunday's sport was somewhat spoiled by rain and very light breezes, but m spite of this eight B boats and three six metres turned out, the B. boats to sail559 words
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Article197 1930-04-09 14 Welch Regt. II beat C.S.C. 11. The Welch Regt. II beat the Ceylon Sports Club II on Saturday on the C.S.C. ground. Both sides played one man short. Welch Regt.: Lt. Reynolds c Retnasabapathy b de Silva 17, LC Rutherford b Ambiavagar 33, Pte. Richards c b de Silva197 words
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Article178 1930-04-09 14 The Ceylon Sports Club II beat the Singapore Harbour Board Junior Service Club on Sunday on the C.S.C. ground. S.H.B.J.S.C. Rasadorai b Paramsothy 2, Elankayer b de Silva 9. Westlake b Paramsothy 1, Willis (snr.) b de Silva 2, Willis (jnr.) not out !3, Rayar b178 words
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Article56 1930-04-09 14 Guillemard Cup. Eleven couples entered for the above competition and the following were the cards returned. P. C. Barnes and H. Morris 85 11 It J. M. Watt and J. F. Carr 86 11 75 R. Craik and J. Hodgins 80 4 76 A. M. Low and56 words
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Article650 1930-04-09 14 LEAGUE GATE RECEIPTS Former Council Decision Rescinded. The following minutes of a mef:: General Council of the S.A.P.A. held Stadium on Friday have been forwarded President Messrs. R. L. Hastie <Ch<<i: Vice-President) Sergt. Spencer (Force Lian Teck (S.C.F.A.). S. G. Hacker dent Delegate) Mohd. Hassan <MFa Fernandez650 words
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Article120 1930-04-09 14 Classification of Horses and Ponies. List No. 3. Amendment No. 7. Issued HORSES. Transfers: Coragh Mac from Class I to i i. Stiff y from Class 4 to Class 5. rom Class 5 to Class 4. Deletions:— Buckwheat Lady, Caitoi. -f Day, Golden Wand, Sirabian, Sweet Oi120 words
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Article6581 1930-04-09 15 understood that a:. I rt-sult of the Hend-n-Brtand cooventtfcma a formula which h inded I n Annew F of the Locarno Treaty. tbc re.spoiiMbilities of members of the i m of Nations m the event of war. was I Park last night for the consideration :1k French Government. [He6,581 words
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Article244 1930-04-09 16 ATTEMPTED MURDER. European Lady Savagely AllaCKcQ* [From Our Own Correspondent] BaUvia, April I. On Tuesday night a terrible tragedy tot* place m a private hotel m Weltevreden, owned by Mr. Bekkering, of which his 18 yea? daughter was the victim. At about 3.30 1: morning the parents244 words
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Article66 1930-04-09 16 Hundreds Homeless After Disastrous Outbreak. [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT Bangkok, April 8. Bangkok's dirtiest market was wiped out by fire this morning. Hundreds of people have been rendered homeless. The new wireless linking up cable was much damaged and losses to householders, apart from Government, amount to66 words
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538 1930-04-09 16 The Governor's Interest. The members of the local committee for the Hong Kong University Women's Hos'el Fund were invited to tea at Government House on Friday. There were present Dr. Cheong Chee Hai, (Chairman), Messrs. Song Chin Eng. Tan Hong Ghim, (Joint Hon. Treasurers) Drs.538 words