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Title Section11 1930-04-23 1 The Singapore Free Press SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 1930. NO. 2,22811 words
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Article184 1930-04-23 1 April 2 4 J. 100 4 months' sight 2 3 15 16 don 3 months' sight 2 3 7 8 DdOO 60 day;, 1 sight 2 3 13 16 Louden 30 days' sight 2 3 25 32 London, demand 23\ ndon. T.T. 2 3 11 16 us and184 words
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43 1930-04-23 1 April 22nd., 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers. IS. equal to London Standard, Spot 24% 25 urd RSS. on Tender May 25*4 25V2 June 26 26 I Cable— London Holiday. York Spot Sheet Gets. 14 T s per lb.43 words
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Article70 1930-04-23 1 C V. Stephens has been appointed m of Malayan Tin Dredging, Ltd.. nn Malayan Tin Dredging, Ltd., and :i Perak Dredging, Ltd., m place of the s.r Ernest Birch. oltar congratulations, says the Pinan2 to Mr, O. Howard Leicester on the Bl a daughter as well as m respect of70 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article59 1930-04-23 1 MURRAY ROSS— At Penang en April 14, to Betty, wife of J. Murray Ross, of Simpang Estate, Taiping, a daughter. DEATHS. FRY.— March 17, 1930, at Clanbaniffe, Beer, Devon, Robert Symonds Fry, late Colonial Service, Straits Settlements. MAGGS. On April 17, at the Generai Hospital, Singapore, Charles Enoch Maggs,59 words
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Article55 1930-04-23 1 In loving memory of Mr. Lee Tit Soo, who departed this life April 22nd, 1929. Some day the happy golden morn shall dawn. When we shall read the meaning of our tears Why thou art taken from us, why we mourn And pray. God rest thy happy soul.55 words
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Article423 1930-04-23 1 The last mail from Home with dates up to March 27th. arrived by P. and O. on Friday morning. This mail leaves by 8.1. on Thursday. HE. the Governor, accompanied by Lady Clementi and Miss dementi, left for an upcountry tour this week on the yacht Sea423 words
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Article201 1930-04-23 1 April 22. Tin 275 Tons $83.25 Gambier 8.50 Pepper White 59 Pepper Black 45 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, Slam oid No. 1. 320 Rice, Rangoon Bintan 260 Rice,201 words
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Article764 1930-04-23 1 Lord Hailsham, Lord Chancellor m the late Government, recently arrived home after a fairly extensive tour of the East, during which, it will be recalled, he made Singapore one of his stopping places. In the course of guarded references to conditions prevailing m the East he hinted764 words
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Article866 1930-04-23 1 April 18. Out of the firmly established popularity of the talkies arises an interesting question: What will be their effect on the legitimate stage? Until a few months ago Singapore's interest m this question was largely academic. Now it has become of practical application. The talkies866 words
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Advertisement117 1930-04-23 1 CONTENTS. f KADtKS. An L'x-Chanrellor's Fears 257 Talkies vs. The Stage 257 Anylo-Egyptian Discussions 258 i n:rr.tr.f of the Week 258 One JSicie ol the MAMA Effort 258 I ROS TO THE EDITOR. I:.ier-Imperiul Trade 263 POLICE AM) (OIRT NEWS. Chu.i Charged with Robbery 261 \t; Identity Puzzle 261 Inquest117 words
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Article581 1930-04-23 2 April 19. The deliberations of the Naval Conference m London have so filled the stage m international affairs during the last month or two that they have had the effect of relegating to the background other less vital, but at the same time highly important, questions, and581 words
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Article677 1930-04-23 2 The cables from India this morning indicate that, while Gandhi's civil disobedience campaign may be said to have been attended with little success, from the point of view of the resisters, the position m Bengal is one of some seriousness. The latest outbreak at Chittagong, which677 words
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Article810 1930-04-23 2 The history of agri-horticultural effort m the Colony, and later m the Federation, goes back a very long way for m the fifties of last century there was a society m existence and facilities for exhibition were arranged successfully. The effort has however not been810 words
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Article746 1930-04-23 3 NOT A RECORD ATTEMPT. Dave Smith and Wally Shiers Arrive at Singapore. h features of Dave Smith, the r-oM Australian airman, when he m COdcptt of his Ryan mono- ■-..< Seletai Air Base between one and terdaj afternoon at the conclusion of d i. p746 words
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1001 1930-04-23 3 r averse. All such things may difficult and even cause of unbttng to the older generation, the growing minds have a parity for absorption seldom fully •sod and the stimulant to effort id knowledge contained m all that shows stand for will, it may ly1,001 words
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Article418 1930-04-23 3 INDIAN CHARGED. Overseer's Grievance Against Former Base Mandor. The case m which an Indian named Mohamed Amirdeen. formerly employed as a mandor at the Naval Base, is charged with crimina' breach of trust m respect of monies which he was holding m trust for the workmen418 words
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Article356 1930-04-23 3 Kuala Lumpur Accidents. Before Mr. G. H. Nash m the Kuala Lumpur I Police Court on Thursday, Kulandai was convicted on throe charges of (a) being drunk and disorderly, <b! driving a motor vehicle while m state of intoxication and (c) causing hurt to Kalimutu356 words
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Article81 1930-04-23 3 Apparently not Justifying Themselves. Every road user, whether he is a motorist or not, is aware of the appalling traffic congestion caused by trams. According to Motor Transport, the statistics just issued by the Underground group of traffic systems indicate that the total number of passengers carried81 words
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Article84 1930-04-23 3 Shanghai, April. 14. Two Chinese passengers mysteriously disappeared from the P. and O. Kashgar while the vessel was on the way to Shanghai from HongKong. They were named Ho Pak-lim and I,an Yak, and went on board the vessel at Hong Kong carrying only a small84 words
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Article663 1930-04-23 3 Countering Effects of Price Fall. The Court of the Bank of England to-day reduced the official discount rate by per cent, to 3 per cent. By successive reductions, eacli of z per cent, it has been brought down fro T a G 1 per cent m663 words
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Article476 1930-04-23 3 Anglo-Oriental Co.'s Booklet. T\ the general fall of commodity prices In the year that of tin has been conspicuous says the Manchester Guardian. Ii followed upcn a steady rise between 1921 and 1927 from an annual average of £210 10s. to one of £319 13.5. per ton.476 words
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Article1215 1930-04-23 4 t SCIENCE NOTES. Ifect of Atmospheric Refraction. There is an extensive literature on the subject of the 'green ray,' or. more properly, the tureen flash, occasionally seen at sunset; but many people, even m science, are very vague about its origin and nature. The subject1,215 words
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Article763 1930-04-23 4 UNSOLVED PROBLEMS. President Accused of "Timidity." Washington. President Hoover's first year at the White House has been perhaps richer m promise than achievement. The three major problems which faced him at his inauguration last MarchFarm Relief, Lawlessness, and Naval Disarmament still remain problems, though their solution763 words
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Article52 1930-04-23 4 The Ipoh Rotary Club had its usual weekly luncheon gathering on Wednesday. After lunch, Mr. E. C. Watson spoke m most interesting manner on Nigeria and told how he met Major Neville Stevens' brother "Charlie" there. Charles Stevens was, according to Mr. Watson, doing fine work at an outpost of52 words
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Article716 1930-04-23 4 THEFT OF TIN ORE. Reminiscences of an A.C.P. m Kinta. At one time m Perak theft of tin ore was a common form of theft and was frequently the property sought by gang robbers when the price was high and the ore could be disposed of716 words
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Article194 1930-04-23 4 Coal-Coolies Brawl with Ship's Crew A quarrel between a serang and a tindal on board the collier City of Mobile, m Colombo Harbour, led to a free fight on the bridge space Members of the crew joined the tindal m assaulting the serang, and the coal-coolies194 words
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Article33 1930-04-23 4 Mr. R. C. Inigo Jones, lately of Messrs. Harper, Gilfillan and Co., Seremban, is now on the staff of Bukit Blimbing estate, Kuala Selangor. Mr. G. H. Oldridge has succeeded him at Seremban.33 words
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Article1079 1930-04-23 4 In the little salon behind, v it; left carelessly half -drawn, he w■■ tively out of sight. None of th< pect so obvious a hiding -place their voices calling for him up 1; Swiss hotel how loudly English worn talking m public places! he cunnin pipe out lest1,079 words
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Article849 1930-04-23 5 H M McNeil ol Sengkang estate, for. hM returned from Home leave. c Bodes) Kioss. of the Raffles Museum braiy, Singapore. Ls on a visit to Selangor M M H II James, formerly of Kuala Pilah, > bB charge of Australasia estate, Mam- n a i849 words
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Article247 1930-04-23 5 UP-COUNTRY TOUR, Visit to F.M.S., Penang and Malacca. Accompanied by Lady Clementi. Miss Clementi and her governess, and by his private secretary and ADC. His Excellency the Governor (Sir Cecil Clementi) left Singapore yesterday for hte visit to Penang and other upcountry districts. The party are travelling247 words
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Article252 1930-04-23 5 Farewell Dinner to Mr. W. P. Day-Dewdney. Mr. W. P. Day-Dewdney, of the Asiatic Petroleum Company, best known m Malayan sporting circles, perhaps, as captain of the S.C.C. hockey team and one of the staunchest members of the Colony side, yet equally wellknown m Singapore as a252 words
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Article166 1930-04-23 5 Two Chinese Charged. Cheung Fui and Low Ah Sam. two Chinese, were produced m the Second Court before Mr. P. S. Williams yesterday m connection with an armed robbery m Rowell Road a few months ago, when $700 worth of jewellery, the property of another.166 words
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Article142 1930-04-23 5 Which Lee Ah Wan is it? When the name Lee Ah Wan was called m the District Court yesterday two persons answered to it, a Chinese man and a woman. "Let's get it right," said his Honour, "Who is Lee Ah Wan?" Both the parties142 words
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Article97 1930-04-23 5 Haji Abdul Wahab, late of the Anderson School, Ipoh who is m England qualifying fir the Bar, recently devoted some time to helping Dr. C. O. Biagden, late of the Malayan Civil Service at the School of Oriental Studies where the Doctor is engaged m teaching Malay to Prospective Malayans,97 words
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Article1075 1930-04-23 5 ADVISER'S LAST BUDGET. King's View on Public Spending. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Bangkok, Apr. 2nd The Budget figures for the coming \ear (ending March 31st 1930) have beaja published. It is unfortunately the <ast 'indg( t that Sir Edward Cook will advise on. but m his short1,075 words
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Article540 1930-04-23 5 PENANG MEETING. Good Going for First Day of Easter Races. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, April 15. The Easter race meeting opened here to-day, the weather being fine and the going good with a large attendance. Horses Classes 4 and s—Div.5 Div. 2 5 fur. BESURE (Mayo)540 words
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Article203 1930-04-23 5 S.C.R.C. vs. Riff-Raffs. Riff-Raffs beat S.C.R.C. on Sunday by sixwickets. S.C.R.C: Siow Hian retired 68; Hoahing b Chapman 4; Jitt Siang b Chapman 1; Evan Wong c Cantrell b Cessford 39; Keng Hock b Taylor 14; Keng Tye c Mope b Cessford 23; Woon Chon Tat st. Cantrell203 words
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Article66 1930-04-23 5 West Wharf Win Championship. The following are the final positions of the EmpHe Dock Shield League Table. P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. West Wharf 4 3 10 6 7 6 Dockyard Fitters 4 2 118 5 5 Head Office 4 2 115 5 566 words
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Article1121 1930-04-23 6 A THRILLING GAME. Clever Display by Both Teams. Malays 3; Batavia 1. The Singapore Malays VS. Batavia match at the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday afternoon was witnessed by a record crowd. The game itself was full of excitement and the crowd kept the police busy by1,121 words
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Article261 1930-04-23 6 A.P.C.'s Surprising Tournament Game. 8.8.1, and L 1; A.P.C 0. Possessing a team most of the members of which are keener followers of rugger than of association football the A.P.C. offered surprising resistance to the 8.8.1, and L. m the S.C.C. soccer tournament on the Padang last evening.261 words
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Article443 1930-04-23 6 Olympics m Penang. (By Oui Chinese Correspondent.) Under the auspices of local authorities, the second Olympics of bh( Penang Chinese Schools will M'on be held there. T< may be recalled that the first Olympics took place m 1928 with a grant-in-aid of $1,000 from Government, but443 words
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Article190 1930-04-23 6 Before Mr. N. Coulson on Saturday, Che Abdul Jalil, 0.C.P.D., Mantin, conducted an enquiry m the death of a Chinese man named Choo Kian, aged 47. Cheah Fatt Foo, a schooj boy m the Temiang English School, states that his father died on March 21, and on March 24, they190 words
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Article1013 1930-04-23 6 VOLLEY BALL MATCHES. Tournaments For Both Sexes. (By Our Chinese Correspondent.) Through the promotion of Sin Chew Jit Poh a leading Chinese newspaper, a series of vollej ball competitions will take place every Monday Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, commencing from April 27th, and ending on June1,013 words
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Article58 1930-04-23 6 The Singapore Chamber of Com: Association held its KSttL uictfc i when there was catalogued 1.7W.L": tons. Offered 1.347.881 Ids.: SOI 7PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sheet crt Bark The next auction will bo beld |X.B.: Good Avf ra.ae Q'nui:;. cases sold at 24 25 cts. 1 Special58 words
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Article609 1930-04-23 6 FRASER'S WEEKLY REPORT. Moderate Business. The Tin Produc rs' hi ociatf a that a meeting will be held to-morro cuss modifications of ih- or v Scheme, and it is hoped the: onsiderable additli ipport. the metal meanwhile appears to b•insteaclv although wall iv< r the w. k. Thi half at609 words
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Article941 1930-04-23 7 Dr R U Gross has been seconded tor ser- ,mder the Government of Johore. If! H G Beverley has been promoted to be ATlrtntOTi ComniLssioner, F.M.S. Police. Ethe High Commissioner has civen a cup presented for the best exhibit o f wet padi Malayan Exhibition. Captain941 words
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432 1930-04-23 7 CORONER'S FINDINGS. Bus Driver Who Caused His Own Death. A collision between a motor-bus and a motoi lorry, which occurred on March 30th. last and which resulted m the death of the Chinese driver of the motor bus, was investigated bj the' Coroner who has returned432 words
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539 1930-04-23 7 Mr. A. K. Lee. honorary -general secretary, writes as follows: The Chinese Students' Literary Association since its inception has made every effort to encourage its members to take an interest m literary works, for which debates, addresses and lectures have been arranged from time to time,539 words
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Article37 1930-04-23 7 Mr L R. Chandra, from Madras, has joined the legal firm of X.P.M. Menon and Co., Malacca, who have branches at Muar and Batu Pahat. Mr. Chandra has practised at the Madras Bar for several years.— M.M.37 words
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Article265 1930-04-23 7 CHANGI CRIME. Hokien Shopkeeper and Wife ZYttcICKCU. A shocking crime which was committed at Changi recently has been investigated by the Coroner, Mr. F. G. Bourne, who has returned a verdict of gang robbery with murder against persons unknown. Ong Keong, a Ploiiien shop keeper, was265 words
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Article238 1930-04-23 7 Supreme Court Claim. The sale of a twakow was the subject of an action m the Supreme Court before the Chief Justice (Sir Willian Murison) yesterday when Lim Teong Bok claimed from Soh Aw Tin r> sum of $520 being the balance on the price238 words
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Article165 1930-04-23 7 Inter-Imperial Trade. Sir. It is with feelings of amazement, to say the least of it. that I read m your paper of to-day's date, that Canada, one of the most important of the British Dominions, has concluded a contract with Soviet Russia for the purchase of165 words
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Article114 1930-04-23 7 We regret to record the death of Mr. C. E. Maggs, manager of Messrs G. H. Slot and Co., Singapore, which took place at the General Hospital yesterday morning. Mr. Maggs, who had been suffering from diabetes, was admit ted to the Hospital last114 words
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Article135 1930-04-23 7 The death of Mrs. C. Reyne occurred at her residence 479 Weld Road Kuala Lumpur on Saturday at 2.30 p.m. after a short illness. The deceased was the oldest European resident of Kuala Lumpur and was 88 years old, having been born on Aug. 27, 1841. She was the daughter135 words
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Article937 1930-04-23 7 STUDENTS' AID SOCIETY. The 1930 Scholarships Approved. (By Our Muslim Correspondent.) A meeting of the committe of the Muslim Students' Aid Society was held on Sunday last at the iesidence cf Mr. M. S. Marican. the honorary general secretary ana treasurer. No. 25, Lorong 29. Geylang.937 words
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Article59 1930-04-23 7 A meeting of Municipal Committee No. 2 on April 9th approved inclusion m 1931 Estimates of $35,300 for purchase of nightsoil pails and vans m connection with the new compulsory collection areas; and accepted the tender of Messrs. R. Young Co., at $7,680, (the lowest tender having been withdrawn) for59 words
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Article964 1930-04-23 8 A NATIONAL REJOICING. Reconstruction Celebrations m the Capital. [Prom Our Own Correspondent! Tokio. Mar. 24. For the second time m the history of Japan's capital city, a ruler of Japan appeared to-day m an imperial procession on the Ginza Tokyo's counterpart to America's Broadway and London's964 words
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Article58 1930-04-23 8 The contract for the widening of Hugh J/>w Street Bridge, Ipoh has, it is understood, gone to the United Engineers and the work wil probably commence at an early date. When the work commences motor traffic into Ipoh froir Gopeng will only be allowed over the bridge and traffic outward58 words
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Article116 1930-04-23 8 March Statistics. The following conrvrative statement of the value of Foreign Trade, excluding parcel post and bullion, m 1929 and 1930 reaches us from the Acting Registrar General of Statistics:— IMPORTS. (In thousands of dollars). Incr: 1929 1930 or Dec: January 76,903 71,514 Deer: 5,389 February 72,319116 words
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Article708 1930-04-23 8 Capital Reduction Resolutions Approved. At an extraordinary general meeting of the Straits Trading Company, Ltd.. held at Ocean Building, yesterday at noon, the Chairman (Mr. J. Bagnall) proposed the following extraordinary resolutions (1) That the nominal capital of the Company be reduced from $11,250,000 divided into708 words
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Article76 1930-04-23 8 The Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) on Tuesday upheld the award of the Commissioner of Lands of ten cents per foot for an irea of land (one rod and 17 poles) acquired 'iear Holland Road for railway purposes. Mr. Osborne Jones appeared for the Commissioner >nd Mr. J. C. Cobbett76 words
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Article1763 1930-04-23 8 I landed at Port Louis (usually pronounced Lewis locally) the capital of Mauritius, on Jan Ist 1930 m very dull, rainy weather, after being about two weeks at sea. I expected seasonal festivities, but there were none and the town seemed to me to be just about the most1,763 words
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Article240 1930-04-23 8 S.V.R.A. Spoon Shoot. The following is the result of the fpom competition fired on the Bukit Timah 1 m Sunday afternoon. Conditions: 5 shots at 300 yards St ding ;n trench; 5 shots at 300 yards. Snup sb m trench: 5 shots at 503 yards. H.PS 7 Winners240 words
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Article44 1930-04-23 8 The death is announced of Mr K't B Chuan, a former partner with Mr Barker, m the firm of Barker and Klun I from which he retired m 1923. Bun: lacca 63 years, ago Mr. Kheag Chuan t*d L m business here since 1894.44 words
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931 1930-04-23 9 EUROPEANS BEATEN. Five Goals m Last Ten Minutes. i; t.ivia Europeans 4. nc :t!i bnportanjl respect, the number of ored am of the most remarkable gam-;s r tm at Ult Stadium for many sea- place there last evening when :'i:.u touring Batavian side met a931 words
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Article891 1930-04-23 9 Taking advantage of a public holiday Car" and I decided to hunt the wily "Mugger. I was then Forest officer stationed at Telok Arson, the headquarers of the Lower-Perak District, and the banks of the Perak river afforded some excellent crocodile shooting. We pp.jked up sufficient tinned891 words
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Article133 1930-04-23 9 All the Straits Settlements and Malayan exhibits havt now reached Antwerp, where the Exhibition opens on April 25th. From what I can hear, the Exhibition itseli is not too well-advanced as a whole, and there seems to be any number of criticisms as to the inadequacy of all preliminary arrangements133 words
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835 1930-04-23 9 SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 1930. AUTOMATIC TELEPHONE CHANGE-OVER. HOW IT WORKED. All Over m Exactly Two Minutes. The cool air of the amazing new automatic exchange room at Telephone House. Singapore, headquarters of the Oriental Telephone and Electric Company, Limited, was charged with an atmosphere of excited expectancy when a representative835 words
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Article127 1930-04-23 9 Mr. H. C. F. Rodda, Assistant Commissioner, F.M.S. Police, has been transferred from Seremban to Batu Gajah. Mr. Besseley, of Pritchard and Co., who has been temporarily stationed m Ipoh during Mr. Longley's absence m Europe, has returned to Penang. Mr. S. V. Ruston, F.M.S., nominee for the Isle of127 words
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Article743 1930-04-23 9 VOLUNTEERING IN THE F.M.S. ANNUAL REPORT. Gen. Pritchard's Praise for M.S.V.R. Major-General H. L. Pritchard, the General Commanding the Troops m Malaya, comments as follows m his annual report on the F.MS. Volunteer Force. "The general efficiency of the Malay States Volunteer Regiment Infantry is probably as high a.S'that of743 words
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Article214 1930-04-23 9 The Negro motor car driver, Haji Hassan, who has been a familiar figure m Kuala Lurnput, met with a serious accident on the Kepong road on Monday, which cost him his life, (says the Malayan Daily Express). Recently he has been driving Mr. Chua Boon San's beautiful Willys-Knight two seater,214 words
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Article461 1930-04-23 10 A s and over, the Declared Production of the same Estates, Import Fieun- Xot«:-1. Stocks on estates of less than 100 acres and stocks m transit on rail road or local l^^ f o^^^^,,^ at beginning of raonth^Exports Stocks at end oi aetttk "2 The production of461 words
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Article1026 1930-04-23 10 Quicquid agunt homines nostri est farragc Libelli Juvenal Whatever the outcome, and there is no reason to doubt that it will be other than successful, the Telephone Company are hardly to be congratulated upon their choice of a day to initiate their automatic system, though if1,026 words
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Article165 1930-04-23 10 Remarking that he had no power U ci the sentence. Mr. Justice Sproule di>n the appeal of a Bukit Mertajam fcfftlfl Corporal named Che Yah bin Abd was convicted on a charge of rere/>--illegal gratification other than legal pen tion and find $50. Mrs. Oon. who a: appeal, first of165 words
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Article767 1930-04-23 10 Increased Profits. The annual general meeting of the Bruas Rubber Company, Limited, was held m the registered offices of the company. Chartered Bank Chambers. Penang. The chairman. Mr. S. B. Palmer presided and the others present were:— Messrs. J. Dick. E. Jacques. A. H. E. King and767 words
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Article386 1930-04-23 10 Annual General Meeting m Ipoh. The tenth annual general meeting of Talam Mines. Limited, was held at the offices of the Secretaries. Messrs. Evatt and Company. Ipoh. on Tuesday. Mr. R. P. Brash presided and the following were present: Messrs. H. R. Rix. C. Lomont, P. C.386 words
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Article56 1930-04-23 10 The Investors' Chronicle pays tribute to Messrs. Osborne and Chappel's management of Gopeng Consolidated, Ltd., and states that the shares of this Company may, m their category, be regarded as "gilt-edged." There is no doubt that the price of tin could go very much lower than it is to-day before56 words
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Article3788 1930-04-23 11 ANNUAL MEETING. Some Thoughts on Modern Health Problems. lilt AddlCS Bes, the f n s t by Dr. G J. Wilson. Chief Officer, F.ms and the second by the] I A I Ho p PC MO., were i nual ma tint ol the Malayan Bi M<3,788 words
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Article449 1930-04-23 12 UTAN SIMPAN RUBBER REPORT. Dividend of 5 Per Cent. The directors' report and statement of accounts for the year ended Dec. 31. 1929 presented at the 20th annual general meeting oi shareholders, at the registered office of the company. No. 1 Embankment. Kuala Lumpur, on Monday, states that the net449 words
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Article226 1930-04-23 12 Fine Rendering by Cathedral Choir. Members of the congregation of St. Andrew's Cathedral joined last night m solemn meditation upon the Sacred Passion of the Holy Redeemer when Stainer's Crucifixion was sung by the choir. Mr. Thornley Jones was at the organ and his accompaniment was spendidly m226 words
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Article51 1930-04-23 12 A Chenderoh correspondent writes: Mr. G A. L. Stuart, of the Perak River Hydro Electric Power Co., Ltd., is leaving for Home by the Malwa which leaves Penang on Saturday next. "Stiffy" has been very popular at Chendero'i and will be missed both on the football field and concert platform.51 words
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Article1585 1930-04-23 12 SPEEDWAY OPENS. Large Attendance to See the New Sport. Dirt track racing was introduced to Singapore for the first time on Saturday night and undoubtedly the biggest crowd that has ever rolled up to witness a sporting event on the Island was present at the Singapore Speedway,1,585 words
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168 1930-04-23 12 KYLE'S RECORD ROUND. Only Hardie and Patterson Qualify. With only Hardie and Patterson, of the eight competing Singapore representatives, qualifying, Singapore lost other than a watching interest m the Malayan golf championship at Kuala Lumpur when these two players were dismissed m the first round168 words
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Article49 1930-04-23 12 25 Tappers Fined. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Malacca, April 16. The case concluded here to-day m which 25 tappers of Ayer Pasir Estate were charged with criminal trespass and with endeavouring to intimidate the manager. Each was fined $50, m default six weeks imprisonment.49 words
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Article75 1930-04-23 12 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, April 16. The Resident Councillor opened a Hindu Temple at Pulau Jerjak leper settlement this morning. Mr. Gilman was received by Mr. Nadason Pillay. Secretary of the Hindu Endowment Board. In a speech he said the Hindus petitioned Sir William75 words
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Article434 1930-04-23 12 PENANG xMEETIXf. Good Day for the Favourites. [From Our Own Correspond Penang, fc»ril >■. The weather was fine for to-d-v <~ the going was hard. It was a hi. and dividends were small Detail Horses Classes 4 and s— 2nd. I)i\ SHE (Da vies) 7.12 FLASH (Garrardi434 words
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Article44 1930-04-23 12 GARRISON GOLF CL UB. The following was the result of th< Udies 1 monthly medal played en April Ifttt. and litt Eleven cards were ta-en out. Tin tort turns were. Mrs. R. S. Nelson All HM*« Mrs. Dearden One Dout: Mrs. Young Tmo Uww44 words
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Article265 1930-04-23 12 Mr. George H. Pearsoi. was a pMHDfei the President Hayes en route to Ipoh. ifr« he will be located for the next three yeai> Pearson is a dredge engineer, and will IK nected with the Anglo-Oriental Malaya Mr. W. H. Bendle. the energetic O.CPi' Ipoh, is proceeding to Temerloh on265 words
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SELANGOR FAIL TO AVERT DEFEAT.
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Article2734 1930-04-23 13 S.C.C. Overcome Stout Opposition. < The disastrous collapse of the visitors after Club had accumulated a moderate total of their first innings, was the surprising ol Qm first stages of the annual match ecn the SCC. and Selangor wh eh began Padani on Saturday and is to continue2,734 words
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Article739 1930-04-23 13 Drawn Match m Ipoh. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, April 20. Easter m Perak found most people away m the hills after a prolonged period of heat, except the cricket enthusiasts, who attended m large numbers to see the annual match against Penang at Ipoh. It is739 words
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Article229 1930-04-23 13 Leijssius's Solitary Effort. A low-scoring match on the Padang on Saturday resulted m a narrow victory by 3 runs by the Johore Cricket Club over the S.R.C. The following were the scores. Johore Cricket Club. H. Mayo b D' Almeida 13 G. S. Woodhull b229 words
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Article235 1930-04-23 13 A match between the Ceylon Sports Club and the T.P.C.A. (Kuala Lumpur) commenced on Saturday, and, rain preventing piay yesterday, will be continued to-day. Present scores: T.P.C.A. Ist. Innings: K. Vaithilingam lbw b Muthucumaru 10; C. A. Maniam c Retnam b Muthucumaru 11; V. Ponniah235 words
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Article38 1930-04-23 14 The Indian Association beat the V.M.C.A. on Saturday afternoon on the latters ground. The I. A. made 126 Baskaran scoring 32, while the V.M.C.A. made 87. Their highest scorer was Lincoln, who made 21.38 words
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Article55 1930-04-23 14 The match between an SC.C. XI and C. Co. Welch Regt. at Tanglin on Saturday was abandoned owing to rain after the Club had scored 93 for 6 (Johnston 54). Rain caused the abandonment soon after the start of the match between the S.C.C. and RE. and R.A.55 words
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Article456 1930-04-23 14 The annual cricket fixture between the Coyion Sports Club an i the Tamilians' Physical Culture Association, ol Kuala Lumpur, was played on Saturday and Easter Monday on the C£C ground ai Balestier, and resulted m a \ii torj for the h ime team The following are the456 words
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Article248 1930-04-23 14 The SCR.C beat an S.C.C. Xi by 27 runs on their own ground on Easter Monday, the scores being:— S.C.C.:— L. J. Brittain b Siow Hian 20: R N. Walling Ibw b Siow Hian 0: L. v. Taylor c Siow Hian b Hoahing 5; E. S. Bell248 words
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43 1930-04-23 14 St. Joseph's Institution defeated the B Coy., Welch Regiment by 37 runs, the scores being 41 and 78. J. Then took 7 company wickets for 11 runs, including the hat-trick. Richards for the soldiers took 4 for 27.43 words
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Article149 1930-04-23 14 Although the weather is slightly cooler m Ipoh now than it was recently we still register 93 df*CTpr>~ m the shade, writes our contemporary, adding: In Penang it has been just the same. The thermometer has been registering a temperature of 95 degrees m the shade while often it has149 words
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Article444 1930-04-23 14 Large Crowd Attends Final Day. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, April 21. There was a much better attendance to-day for the final racing of the meeting. The weather was fine and the going hard. Horses. —Classes 4 and s—2nd.5 —2nd. Div. (6 fur.) DON HOSTO (Spencer) 9.2444 words
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Article281 1930-04-23 14 Easy Victory Against F.M.S. Penang, April 21. In the Polo Club Easter tournament durinp (lit 1 holiday the Colony won the Mackray Cup with ease, defeating the F.M.S. by 10 goals tc 2 to-day. Singapore, who defeated Penang m the first round on Friday, won the281 words
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43 1930-04-23 14 Water Polo Successes. Penang, April 21. The team of Singapore Chinese swimmer which visited Penang during the holiday, met with easy succesres m their water polo matches, beating the Penang Chinese 7—o and tb* Euronean RC P l43 words
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Article30 1930-04-23 14 The Hon'ble Mr. A. S. Bailey and Mrs. Bailey sail for Home by Sarpedon on the 23rd. inst.. from Port Swettenham They expect to be away, for ten months.— MM.30 words
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Article1442 1930-04-23 14 Easter Sport.— Kyle a Worthy Golf Champion—A Golf Veteran— S.C.C.-Selangor Cricket.— Batavia Footballers' Visit. The long holiday week-end is over and the participants m the various sporting engagements incidental to the holiday up and down the country have returned to their ordinary avocations. Let us survey the1,442 words
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Article126 1930-04-23 14 Singapore Malays Win. [Prom Our Own Dorrcspondail Kuala Lumpur. April M. The Singapore Malays met b pi< ta from Selangor this evening at tbc Sta connection irith the Malayan rwon 32. Play was fast and Inti I Mlt and though Selangor BCOt^d tbi goals Singapore, with superioi126 words
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Article261 1930-04-23 14 Upton Beaten After (lose Match. [From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur. April .1 The Malayan golf championship v. a to-d::y by E. P. Kyle (SeJangDT) who beH E R. B. Upton at the 20th ta le after I match. The players were nil square at tin261 words
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Article42 1930-04-23 14 RACE GAMBLING IN SI AM. Warning to Officials. [Prom Our Own Correspondent Banpkok. April The Minister of the Interior vull 1 formation to civil servants pointi- c harm done by gambling at race niec' warning officials not to go to the gamble.42 words
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Article3980 1930-04-23 15 I.< ndoM. April 15. pinion between the two I P the Lords by 45 votes to penalty lOC cowardice and Air Force annual London, Apr. 16. ounces 'n-rlay the Libcral-So- rh»- introduction of ar fi at the next election. :-;>■ rt i- making the Governttned to humour the extremists3,980 words
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Article44 1930-04-23 16 Burglars Haul of £5,000. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. London. April 22. A daring robbery occurred at the Tivoli cinema theatre. London, when burglars broke m and obtained £5.000. which represented thr-box-office takings for three days. They left no clue behind them.44 words
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Article42 1930-04-23 16 Easter Holiday Tragedies. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] London, April 22. During the Easter holidays thirty persons were killed and 100 injured as the result of motoor-car accidents. Most of the vehicles are stated to have been privately owned.42 words
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Article65 1930-04-23 16 Remodelling Railway Terminus. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok. April 21. New subscriptions to the Memorial Bridge include £2.200 from the Siam Electric Corporation and £1.000 from the Siam Cement Company. Government officials are arranginp to contribute a percentage of their salaries over ten months. The bridge fund65 words
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39 1930-04-23 16 [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, April 20. Prince Damrong was given a great farewell on leaving for Europe this morning. Members of the royal family, officials and members of the European community were present.39 words
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Article97 1930-04-23 16 Selangor Tamils Beat Perak Tamils. r[From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, April 19. Selangor Tamils beat Perak Tamils after ten minutes extra time m the final for the Muregapillay Cup which is competed for m connection with the Malayan Exhibition. The cup was presented to the captain97 words
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Article67 1930-04-23 16 Miss Florence Kleinhenn, a missionary teacher at Ipoh, is back m Malaya after a visit to friends and relatives m Franklin, Ohio for the past six months. Mr. Mohamed, the Indian cyclist* who halted for a short while m Ipoh on his way to Glasgow from Tokyo, resumed his journey67 words
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Article781 1930-04-23 16 WELCOME OPPORTUNIST. Prescott Scores Four Goals Against R.E. S.C.C 5: R.E 0. Though eager, perhaps too eager, and game to the finish, the R.E. hardly justified their supporters' optimism and great enthusiasm, against the S.C.C. m the first division of the League on the Padang last evening,781 words
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Article69 1930-04-23 16 Referee Cautions Players. In the match between the Police and the G.E.C. m the Second Division yesterday there was a certain amount of rough play and the referee had to caution a player of each side. The match between the O.T.F.C. and Socony was postponed.69 words
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Article85 1930-04-23 16 Mr. John Brown, a European living m Penang, was fined $10 at the Pehang Police Court on Wednesday for driving his motor cycle along Aier Itam Road on March 30 m a "rash and negligent manner."— The accused pleaded "guilty" and Mr. Vezey, Assistant Superintendent of Police said that Mr.85 words
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Article1420 1930-04-23 16 RURAL PROBLEM. Prof. Williamson's Interesting Lecture. Professor K. B. Williamson, of the Medical Department, delivered an interesting lecture on the subejet of Rural Malaria m Malaya at the annual meeting of ihe British Medical Association on Friday Professor Williamson called attention to the fact1,420 words
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Article318 1930-04-23 16 A Notable Incident. The Hon. Mr. W. A. Fell, of Ifeon Mbn son, Gilfillan and Co.. Ltd., retired tram Board of Messrs. The Straits Trading C I as at March 31st. 1930. The association < ihtrepresentatives of this firm with tbe Din torate of Messrs. The Straits318 words
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Article166 1930-04-23 16 Arsenic Found m Body of a Doctor's Wife. Paris, Mar. 1* The charges against Dr. Laget, of B» who was arrested some weeks ago or Dicion of poisoning his sister, multiply as inquiry proceeds. In addition to attemr to do away with his sister, the doctor166 words