The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 30 April 1930
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Title Section11 1930-04-30 1 The Singapore Free Press SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 1930. NO. 2,22911 words
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Article49 1930-04-30 1 the "Singapore Free Press" turning tram Europe to the straits lines, are Invited to send Mai kger the n:i no of their steamer ..'-Tw.ii tn Singapore. Copies will I- :r. .tiled to meet them at various ports ripUon I i the «r< tkrj 12>. per quarter omm< r supplement.49 words
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Article176 1930-04-30 1 ndoi. 4 month/ sisht 2 3 15 16 ndon 3 months 1 Aghi 23 78 ndon days' sight 2 3 13 16 ndon 30 days' sighl 2 3 25 32 denu d 2 3^ 4 I tit man d 56 r s .04 a mrabaya, demand 139* d176 words
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Article75 1930-04-30 1 S Lay, the well-known Penang lbo i. on an extended tour of the l. 1 lanu and America had on April Rfttan from Vienna, after a week's Mr. Keong Lay has enjoyed altll -nice leaving Penang. T.O.M. -bathing tragedies have occurred m .t past three days. Bays ■:<j Oasette. On75 words
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Article118 1930-04-30 1 BIRTHS. MOSS— At Ilkeston. on April 24th, 1930. to Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Moss, a son. DE BURGH-THOMAS.— At the Materni.y Hospital. Singapore, on April 24. 1930, to Mr. and Mrs a de Burgh-Thomas, a son. Bo.h well. LANDER— At Batu Gajah Hospital, on April 21. Mrs.118 words
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Article447 1930-04-30 1 The laM mail from Home with dates up to April 3rd. arrived by 8.1. on Saturday morning This mail leaves by P. and O on Thursday. At the annual meeting Of the Parochial Church Council at St. Andrew's school GU Monday evening, the report containing the authorisation447 words
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Article179 1930-04-30 1 April 29. Tin 22. r Tons $80.00 Gamb?ei 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, Siam Old No. 1. 320 Rice, Rangoon Bintan 260179 words
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Article793 1930-04-30 1 April 24 The Three-Power Naval Agreement having now been signed, Mr. Hoover himself approaches what may well prove to be a task more difficult to achieve than its negotiation was for the delegates, namely the obtaining of the approval of the Senate. There is an ill record793 words
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Article875 1930-04-30 1 April 25. Realisation is steadily becoming' greater all over the world that the present economic stringency is not merely increasing but is becoming more widespread. If exception is made of France, where rather remarkable conditions of employment prevail conditions which some experts claim are artificial there875 words
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Advertisement70 1930-04-30 1 CONTENTS. 2T3 Mi 1 (4 M h AUegatJ n 277 ink 277 s- Iks m Trouble 279 Tongkai 279 Rash I) 1 tag 280 Charged 285 ting Com l< Uona Upheld 286 Prs 288 X? Ofil C \li.tlil- S *^RS T 1 i l™> it > O L lii xv70 words
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Article722 1930-04-30 2 Apri' 26. If, as is rumoured, the Government has decided to do away with what is called the twenty per cent allowance, the members of the Civil Service will hardly expect any great manifestation of commiseration on the part of the general public. It is a bitter loss722 words
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Article733 1930-04-30 2 April 28 There is a danger of attaching too great importance to the events which have been occurring m Peshawar, and that for the reason that political manifestations m that town have not the same significance m connection with the revolutionaries' aims that a similar state of things733 words
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Article782 1930-04-30 2 April 29. The news of the signing: of a treaty between Great Britain and the State of Perils, contained m the speech of His Excellency the Governor 01 h occasion of his present tour north, is of interest taastnt signifies the regularising of th tion of this782 words
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Article747 1930-04-30 3 J meeting of the Parochial Council of St. Andrew's irai on Monday night brought a bead a matter which has for time been under very energetic ission m the lay, and also pro- clerical, circles, of the Anglican ureh In Singapore. Before that eting there had747 words
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Article508 1930-04-30 3 MATTERS OF MUSLIM INTEREST. Work on Malay Settlement to be Postponed •By our Muslim Correspondent.) II was this paper which, as Its Muslim readers may remember, following some correspondence In its columns originally took up editorially the subject ol the provision m Singapore of a Malay Settlement, with the result508 words
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Article120 1930-04-30 3 Mr. G. D. Page, who represents the Dunlop Rubber Company and Macintosh Cable Company m Kuala Lumpur, and Mrs. Page are iroceeding on transfer to Perang.— M.M. News has been received from Fiance of the leath. on March 30th., of the Rev. Brother who taught m the Brothers' schools m120 words
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Article192 1930-04-30 3 THREE PERSONS DEAD. Pengamok Dies from Wounds. [From Our Own Correspondent.! Ipoh, April 21. A terrible amok is reported from Khota Bahru near Batu Gajah yesterday afternoon resulting m the deaths of two people, the wounding of another and the shooting dead of the amok. It192 words
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Article148 1930-04-30 3 Mr. Savi Leaves Ipoh. [From Our Own Correspondent.] lM()h, April 24. A pleasant function took place at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce to-day when the Chinese community gave a farewell reception to Mr. Savi who is goint; as C.P.O. to Singapore. The President, Mr, Leong Sin148 words
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Article89 1930-04-30 3 Easter Gathering at Ipoh. [From Our Own Correspondent. 1 Ipoh, April 24. A large assembly of about 163 visiting members of the Epworth League's Northern Institute, was held here during Easter, and is breaking up to-morrow after :ix days lectures. meetings, services, sports and concerts. The Rev.89 words
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Article112 1930-04-30 3 Ceremony at the Cenotaph. From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, April 24. St. George's Day was ushered m m Perak j /esterday by the committee of the Perak Society Attending at the Ipoh Cenotaph at nine m the norning and laying a wreath of poppies m112 words
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Article132 1930-04-30 3 Mr. Justice Cobbett on the Bench. iFrom Our Own Correspondent. j Malacca, April 23. The Assizes commenced this morning befort Mr. Justice Cobbett. Choah Hong was sentenced to life imprisonment for returning .from banishment. Tht order was made m Singapore m 1928. Marimuppan. a Tamil, was sentenced132 words
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Article48 1930-04-30 3 Penan?, April 29. The Tyc Kee Hoon will case was mentioned m the Supreme Court ths morning and Mr. Justice Sproule allowed plaintiff leave U withdraw from the record and ordered crtsts o* all parties to be paid out of the estate48 words
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Article287 1930-04-30 3 MAGISTRATE'S COMMENT. Millionaire's Son Fined for Rash Driving. tProm Our Own Correspondent.! Ipoh, April 29. The Ipoh MBgistrate. Raja Omar, delivered his decision yesterday afternoon m the somewhat :ensational charge against a young and wealthy towkay, Chow Sek Woo for rash driving at Ohemor and with287 words
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132 1930-04-30 3 MINING ENGINEER WINS £12,000 SUIT. Action Against Malay-Siamese Prospecting Co. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, April 29. Judgment was given m the Supreme Court to-day m the case m which A. J. King, a mining engineer, sued the Malay-Siamese Prospecting Co., Ltd., for a sum of $12,137.33. being balance of132 words
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Article51 1930-04-30 3 Oliver Signs His Bond. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Malacca, April 29. Mr. Fenwick Oliver, the temporary secretary of the Malacca Club, who is charged with assaulting a police inspector and who yesterday persistently refused to sign a bond, applied for bail and signed at 11 o'clock last51 words
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175 1930-04-30 3 JUDGMENT IN SARONG TRADE MARK CASE. A Strong Resemblance. Mr. Justice Steven*; delivered judgment yesterday m the suit m which C. H. Kizcr Mohamed and Co.. a r ;!:ed for an injunction restraining A. D. D. Arumugam M idaliar from using two trade marks which, plaintiffs claimed, were likely to175 words
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Article206 1930-04-30 3 The M: lacca river, we are assured, says the Malacca Guardian, swarms with crocodiles. We have every reason to believe that, for not infrequently do we hear of captures, and it is not an uncommon sight to Fee a crocodile or two on view for sale m206 words
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4078 1930-04-30 4 COUNCIL'S REPORT REJECTED. Remarking Discussion at Meeting. The appointment to the Cathedral Chaplaincy, over which all the discussion took place, was touched upon m the annual report of the Council, which was read out at the commencement of the meeting by Mr. G. H. Bowen, the hon.4,078 words
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Article98 1930-04-30 4 BAD LUCK. Propellor Damaged m Forced Landing. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT Bangkok, April >k The accident which the City of Syd.v with on Thursday when flying from Singi Bangkok m the course of its nipnt from tralia to London has proved more Kriou was at first reported98 words
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Article40 1930-04-30 4 May Play Exhibition Tennis. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT Bangkok. April '>:;. Khoo Hooi Hye. the Malayan lawn benni champion, has arrived here from Saigon and expects to play exhibition games betore rt turning to the Straits.40 words
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Article859 1930-04-30 5 Mr G F. Murphy is a passenger on the Antenor, due m Singapore on Friday. Mr J wnyte. of Messrs. William Jacks and C<> Malaya, sails fjr Home on leave With Mrs. Dr > Whyte by the Sarpedon. Mr S R Schofield. of Kamunting Tin Dredging,859 words
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1074 1930-04-30 5 i STORY OF CRACKS. Denial that Building is "Sinking." Remark?.!?' allegations m regard to the structural strength of the new E. and O. Hotel building were made during an action begun m the Penang Supreme Court on Wednesday, before Mr. Justice Sprouli Counsel1,074 words
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Article326 1930-04-30 5 "BIRD IN HAND." Success with Drinkwater Comedy. John Drinkwater's triple act comedy "Bird m Hand" which was given at the Victoria Theatre last night by the Bandman Comedy Company, was very favourably received by the audience. It is one of those plays wnich owes nctn:ng of326 words
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455 1930-04-30 5 The Self-Respect Movement. A public meeting of Singapore Tamils was held on Monday evening m the open ground of the Indian Association premises No. 3 Owen Road when Mr. O. Ramasamy Nadar presided. More than 500 attended. After the presidential address six resolutions were passed unanimously,455 words
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Article946 1930-04-30 5 Geraldine has m her possession a small suitcase which she esteems highly. Its peculiar merit does not lie m its lightness, x durability, or convenient size, though it has all these qualities, but m the fact that it came to her aid that unforgettable time when she travelled946 words
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Article101 1930-04-30 5 A tragedy occurred m the outer waters of the harbour en Wednesday morning when a Japanese fisherman was attacked by a shark while diving to examine his nets and so badly mauled that he died a short while after being brought ashore. The shark must have been a fairly large101 words
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Article392 1930-04-30 6 YESTERDAY'S WELCOME. Queen Victoria Statue Unveiled. His Excellency the Governor, Sir Cecil Clementi, accompanied by Lady Clementi and Miss Clementi, arrived at Penang yesterday by the Sea Belle II (according to a message from our Penang correspondent). Sir Cecil landed at Victoria Jetty at 8.3 C392 words
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Article440 1930-04-30 6 Business is the share market has been considerably interrupted by the holidays and with Tin and Rubber barely steady and practically unchanged m prices, a moderate turnover only has taken place. Thornyerofts announce the usual closing ol their books and a reduced dividend is announced. Gammon's Annual440 words
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Article38 1930-04-30 6 The match between the S.C.C. and Johore C. C. at Johore Bahru on Easter Monday was abandoned owing to rain after Johore, batting first, had scored 100 for 5 wickets (Peters 46 and Pence Hock 32 not out).38 words
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Article926 1930-04-30 6 FAMINE IN CHINA. Financial Campaign for Chekiang. [By Our Chinese Correspondent.] A financial campaign has now been started by the local Chinese Consulate-General, where contributions will be received to relieve the havoc m the Taishan District. Chekiang. as a result of famine now prevailing there. The926 words
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SEVEN-NIL VICTORY FOR CHINESE.
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Article550 1930-04-30 6 One-Sided League Match at Jalan Besar. S.C.F.A 7: IC.F.A 0. Neither team had its regular centre-forward playing at Jalan Besar yesterday when the S.C.F.A. and the Indo-Ceylonese met m the First Division of the League. After their fine display against the S.C.C. recently the Indians were a very550 words
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Article354 1930-04-30 6 England 3; The Rest 2. The annual St. George's Day S.C C. soccer fixture between England and The Rest took place on the Padang last evening and proved an interesting encounter; England, though the better team on paper and during the first half, being rather lucky354 words
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Article27 1930-04-30 6 The winners of the Eclectic Competitions held over the Easter holidays were as follows: Men's Competition: E. A. Brown. Ladies' Competition: Mrs. M. Teasdale.27 words
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ALLEGED FALSE TRADE MARK.
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Article553 1930-04-30 6 Substitution of Inferior Article Suggestion. The Vacuum Oil Company, Sinpapor*. >-„-. complainants m a care of using a Ur t?:i mark which came up before the District Jud Mr. C. Wilson, yesterday. The iOCUKd Teo Beng Kee, the managing partner of r; Chai Seng, dealers m553 words
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Article172 1930-04-30 6 The fourteen Chinese who were arrested by Mr. Goodford of the Government Monopolii and other revenue officers on board a targe Chinese :unk off Pasir Panjang on Apnl 9 last were produced before the District Judge. Mr C. Wilson, yesterday morning, when only tw<, of them172 words
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Article121 1930-04-30 6 The Singapore Chamber of Comnn x < 1 Association held its 964 th. auction y. when there was catalogued 1.799 4:-;. 803.32 tons. Offered 1.436.205 lb~ Ml Sold 1,165,653 lbs.: 520.38 ton.-. spot London New York 14 PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sheet. ow*« IVr Standard Quality Good121 words
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Article27 1930-04-30 6 The heavy rain during Wednesday led to flooding m several of the towiying tricts, and a number of compounds to 0* Road were well under water yesterday27 words
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Article181 1930-04-30 7 Producers urtailing Output. res 'ricting i Bamn hi; and I Week's Stoppafi Ji»«iij Fetmnurj >,wi .Much: Co. Lrd.. Batu Kampar Malaya j Ltd Klang River Tin Dredeini; T Tin Dredging Ltd North Tin Di Iginj i.tri.. R mtau Tr. Dredg- 1 ping Tin Dre :r Ltd181 words
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65 1930-04-30 7 "TOO MUCH OF THIS SORT OF THING." far Dishonest Prison Official t for the a tha t the accus with thre i^ uiscrcp&n- i .1 i inded over a g \\t\ > but even then v Honoi the accused said t Xh- pii oil fi-.:--ox issed sentence ns ■h< re65 words
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Article227 1930-04-30 7 False Trade Mark Charge Auainst Indian. 1$ cbarj c In respect of some beard yesterday. The accused bj M: C Smith and Mr. J. G. si ■he prosecutton, :h ii the accused had sold i m i) s Plowei brand, but t brand ol ghee. st ted227 words
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Article935 1930-04-30 7 A CHINA SEA TRAGEDY. Court Sequel to Loss of a Tongkang. There v. a sequel to the loss of the tongkang, SOO2 Ser.g. bcr.vecn Singapore and I p uuianai: b January of last year (when she la presumed \c fou-d^red with -11 hands and a cargo of935 words
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Article93 1930-04-30 7 The engagement is announced of Mr. James Percival Chapman, of Seafield estate, Batu Tiga, and Harrogate, Yorkshire, to Miss Mary Ivy Talbot.. of Kuala Lumpur. It is mart gratifying to learn that Sir Cecil j dementi is determined to make Malaya selfsupporting m regard to the supply of the main93 words
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Article514 1930-04-30 7 R.A.F'S HARD FIGHT FOR POINTS. MILLS IN FORM. Yesterday's Stadium Leasrue Match. Welch z: R.A.r o. Welch have temporarily lost the services of an ither of th^ir team, Wilkins. who v,as not nugh to turn out for the Regiment m c fixl c *i inf thi R A.F. lat -i:514 words
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Article152 1930-04-30 7 Sepoy Linos vs. Keppel. Sepoy Lines Golf Cli b beat Keppel Golf Club \v 4*4 to 3 J <2 on Easter Sunday. The following are the scores Sepoy Lines players mentioned! first: i s': v r tnes. Keppel. Lowson ;n;d Boyd 0. Joyce &N. B. Gibson 1.152 words
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Article221 1930-04-30 7 Re ults m the holiday lawn tennis tournament at Klang w< re: Men's Open Singles.— D. H. Kleinman beat' C. P. H. Duncan 6—2, 6—2. Mixed Open Dou!>'es.— D. 11. Kleinman and Mrs. Allin beat E. N. W. Oliver and Mrs. Matthews 6 o. 7 5.221 words
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Article627 1930-04-30 7 I Minor Matters. i i The following actioa was ta en at m mi iting of Committee No. 4 held on April nth Decided to suggest to the owner of the Alhambra Theatre that an additional emergency staircase be provided, -rd that the existing stair-rails be strengthened. Accepted627 words
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Article245 1930-04-30 7 ROBINSON COMPANY'S REPORT. A Final Dividend. The following is the Directors' report tr the shareholders to be presented at the annual meeting to be held on May 3rd at ivycii at Harrisons, Barker and Company. The continued depression m trade during the whole of the financial year a condition general245 words
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Article63 1930-04-30 7 A sad accident happened at Port Dickson on Good Friday when Mr. Lim Sum Kwee of Kuala Lumpur, who accompanied Mr. Alan Loke's r-'-rty, met wth sudden death while bathing m the sea. It is alleged that the deceased got into the water when it was only about knee-deep. He63 words
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Article874 1930-04-30 8 Mr. J. Dickson, of Taiping, left for Home on leave on Friday. The Excelsior Recreation Club has been exempted from registration. Mr. K. J. Macdonald, of Segari Estate, Taiping, is shortly proceeding Home on holiday. Mr. Ong Ec Kong, the P.M.S. tennis champion, and Mrs. Ec874 words
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Article268 1930-04-30 8 INVOLVED AFFAIRS. Receiving Order Against F. G. Taylor. [Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, April 25. An echo of a Penang mercantile failure i* contained m a communication received by the Official Assignee from the Official Receiver m London stating that a receiving order wa« made m268 words
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Article388 1930-04-30 8 Yesterday's Meeting. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Malacca, April 25. At the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners this afternoon Mr. W. F. Zehnder, on behalf of unofficial members, extended a hearty welcome to Mr. C. H. G. Clarke (the recently appointed Resident Councillor and President of the Commission)388 words
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Article120 1930-04-30 8 SISTER SEES BROTHER DROWN. Penang Bathing Fatality. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, April 25. A bathing fatality, the second m three days, jccurred at Penang yesterday evening. Ah Chye a 23 years old Chinese, who was out of work, apparently went for a bathe off the Esplanade, and started to120 words
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Article63 1930-04-30 8 Sikhs and Punjabis from various parts of Malaya flocked to Penang during the Easter holidays to attend the annual session of the Khalsa Diwan Malaya which was held at the Guru Dhwara, Brick Kiln Road from April 18 to 21. Dr. Jagat Singh, of Perlis, and Mr. Kehar Singh, of63 words
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Article627 1930-04-30 8 CAR AND MOTORCYCLE. Malay Syce Acquitted of Rash Driving. There was a sequel m the District Court, before Mr. C. Wilson yesterday, to a serious accident which occurred at the junction of Yeo Chu Kang and Upper Serangoon Roads on the night of November 18 last,627 words
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Article337 1930-04-30 8 Easter Sport. The Bendemeer Athletic Club celebrated its tenth anniversary at Mr. Aw Boon Haw's bungalow (kindly lent for the occasion) last Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday morning the Anglo-Chinese School Union of Penang, spent the Easter holidays m Singapore as guests of the Bendemeer Athletic Club337 words
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Article122 1930-04-30 8 The Benzine War. To the Editor. Sir, Certain clients of mine iHmmml oil* bearing land. On their behalf I applied v the Government for the necessary permits etc to exploit same. Such permits were refused or the ground that permits were only mated to the A.P.C.122 words
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Article212 1930-04-30 8 To the Editor. Sir, Some two years ago you foisted i "Count" on Australia. In the present install m Thursday morning's paper, The people o| Australia are accused of Demanding a Divorce Now, Sir, if this is allowed to go on ft will become a habit,212 words
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Article314 1930-04-30 8 Council Member Nominated. At a special meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce held at Fullerton Builcin yesterday afternoon Mr. W. J. Wilcoxson v elected the Chambers representative on tht Legislative Council m succession to Mr. Jottn Bagnall who resigned his «eat prior to going on314 words
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Article220 1930-04-30 8 Five Per Cent. Dividend. The following is the report by the ftimcb to the twentieth ordinary annual general ny I ing of shareholders to be held on April M < at 11.30 a.m. at the registered office ol Company, Malacca. After charging al! secretarial and offiw penses220 words
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Article812 1930-04-30 9 LOCAL BUDDHISTS. Significance of Indian Welcome to Governor. From Our Indian Correspondent.) grand reception organised by the Indian ocmtion. on behalf of the Indians m Singa- m honour of Sir Cecil Clementi. K.C.M.G Monday was a fitting expression of the mmunity's loyalty to the new local812 words
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Article152 1930-04-30 9 marriage was solemnised on March at the Church of the Sacred Heart, selton, of Mr. Albert M. Andrews, Assistant Messrs Clouet and Co., Singapore, son of a:e Mr. Francis Michael Andrews, former 'mment Printer of North Borneo, and Miss ittUH Mary of St. Francis Convent, Jesselton.152 words
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Article244 1930-04-30 9 AEROPLANE DAMAGED. Forced Descent Within Hour of Destination. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, April 25. With their machine lying damaged under a military guard m a dry rice field within an hour's flying of the Bangkok aerodrome the young Australian airmen. Dave Smith and Wally Shiers, who244 words
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362 1930-04-30 9 "England— Attenuated Nation of Service." Heralded by buglers, the Roast Beef of Old England was borne intc the dining room at the Raffles Hotel last night on the occasion of the annual dinner of the Royal Society of St. George (Singapore Branch) by uniformed soldiers362 words
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Article230 1930-04-30 9 No Dividend Recommended. The following is the report by the directors to the thirteenth ordinary annual general meeting of shareholders to be held on April 29th.. at 10 a.m. at the registered office of the Company m Malacca. After charging all secretarial and office expenses to230 words
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Article625 1930-04-30 9 A.O.A/S BUSY DAY. Solicitor's Clerk and His Fees. Over fifty bankrupts appo red m the Bankruptcy Court before Mr. Justice Stevens yesterday m answer to summonses for contempt of court, having failed to make the payments demanded of them each month. It will be remembered that625 words
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Article152 1930-04-30 9 A gruesome discovery was made on Friday morning, says the Malay Mail, when portions of the remains of a human body were found on the railway lines which run behind the abattoirs at Petaling Road. Police investigations showed that the body had been dragged152 words
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Article97 1930-04-30 9 The Singapore Chinese swimmers scored seven goals m a water Polo match against the Penang Chinese at Tan-jong Bungah on Saturday, says the Straits Echo, Penang failed to reply. Singapore:— Seng Kay; Buan Check and Teng Aun; Mong Guan, Fong Lim, Sian Chye, and Choon Ngee.97 words
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Article615 1930-04-30 9 GUNNERS BEATEN. Fine Goalkeeping By Ellis and Urquhart. S.R.C 1: R.A 0. Although superior throughout, the S.R.C. were only able to win by a narrow margin against the R.A. m a first league match at the Singapore Stadium yesterday. They played a luckless from start615 words
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Article89 1930-04-30 9 Savi Cup Match m Ipoh. [From Our Own Correspondent,, j Ipoh, April 25. There was some very exciting football m Ipoh yesterday when Ipoh and Kuala Kangsar police teams met for the Cup presented by Mr. E. G. Savi, the departing Chief Police Officer. The match ended89 words
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Article135 1930-04-30 9 The following is the second list of subscriptions for 1929-1930. Previously acknowledged $11,737.14 Messrs. Cox and Hardy. 700.00. J. A. Levy Melbourne. 50.00. Per F. G. Schringuivel, Dance by "Livewires". 211.00. Standard Oil Company of New York. 25.00. Nett Proceeds of Grand Ballet Performance 1,320.34. "Anon". 70.00.135 words
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Article1233 1930-04-30 10 Quicquid agunt homines nostri est farragc Libelli Juvenal Further investigations by The Topicist into the remarkable affair of the statue of Queen Victoria m Penang, reveals still toore notable circumstances. Ii la now under. tood that with a whoiehenrtedness which #OC3 credit to their loyalty the1,233 words
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Article473 1930-04-30 10 MALACCA J3UT FOR 6! Record Collapse Against Negri Sembilan. Remarkable cricket was witnessed at Seremban during the Easter holidays when a new record tor an inter-State game m Malaya was established by the dismissal of Malacca by Negri Sembilan for 6 runs! Looking back over a long473 words
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Article189 1930-04-30 10 Referring to the public generosity of tho Chinese of Penang the Pinang Gazette says: More fitting still is the fact that on St. George's Day His Excellency should unveil the statue of Queen Victoria at Victoria-green. The statue, it may be recalled, was bought and has189 words
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Article1760 1930-04-30 10 OFFICIAL VIEWS. No Pressure to be Put on the Natives. Batavia, Apr. 18th. During an interview with Aneta. Dr. Ch. J. Bernard, the Director of Agriculture. Industry and Commerce gave his views on two important matters which are engaging the attention of producers and economists throughout1,760 words
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Article193 1930-04-30 10 The Singapore Visit. A very successful week-ead'i place at Port Dfckson on Apnl Li tin- occasion being the annual i v members ol the Royal SiJ i v and Port Dickson Yacht Club, ailed yachts of the latter Club, say, thi U The 1 visiting members ol193 words
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CHAMPIONS DEFEAT MALAYS.
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Article791 1930-04-30 11 Displays of Bad Temper at Jalan Besar. S.I C 2; Malays 1. mo up Saturdays league encounter bethc SCC and the Malays one may say Malays lost their tempers and there- lost the match. Th< re were disXi dttaptefl of bail temper by certain Cub players also.791 words
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Article61 1930-04-30 11 Rajer Ordered off the Field. There vaa an unpleasant incident m the b at the Stadium on Saturday m the >i Division of the League as a consequence hich the referee ordered a Harbour Board OH the field. The Warders beat the H B by 8 tfoals61 words
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229 1930-04-30 11 RAFFLES VS. JOHORE ENGLISH COLLEGE. >■■ Saturday Raffles Institution defeated Bnfnta College by s—o5 0 goals on the ground. From start to the finish both j •Aorked very hard and provided the spectators with a clean, interesting and exciting ?ame. The first goal for Raffles came through a very dfficult229 words
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Article656 1930-04-30 11 MATTERS OF CHINESE INTEREST. PUBLIC MOVEMENTS IN SIAM. Chinese not to Enter Without Passport. (Our Chinese Correspondent). The Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce has just received a letter from it.s sister body m Bangkok, which state::: "As there is no commercial treaty entered into between China and Siam. the Siamese656 words
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Article54 1930-04-30 11 Tender for New Quay Wall. Messrs. Gammon <Mr»layn> Limited, whose annual meeting took place on Saturday, have secured the tender for the construction of the new quay wall at Teluk Ayer Basin. Their tender was 5983.000. Several other European firms tendered, the highest tender received being $1,780,000.54 words
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BATSMEN'S DAY ON THE PADANG.
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Article573 1930-04-30 11 S.R.C. Well Beaten by With a "plumb" wicket on both sides Saturday was certainly a batsmen's day on the Padang. Some very bg scores were made m both the S.C.C. fixtures —against the S.R.C. and the Welch Regiment. Almost a record first wicket partnership for the Club573 words
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Article529 1930-04-30 11 WELCH REGT. PARTNERSHIP OF 193 Splendid Victory Over S.C.C. An even more spectacular partnership than that afforded by Hoblyn and Stewart -Brown on the SRC. ground occurred on the S.C.C. side of the Padang when Capt. S. E. V. Quin and Lt.-Col. D. P. Dickinson m a second wicket stand529 words
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Article240 1930-04-30 11 Declaring at 2.35 p.m. with a score of 217 for 6 wickets (Flt-Lt. Wigglesworth 95), the R.A.F. were just cheated of victory m their match against +he S.C.C. on the Padang yesterday; Boyd and Glasgow, thp la.^t pair, managing to K'ppd their nlare for the240 words
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Article183 1930-04-30 11 The Welch Regiment 2nd XI beat an S.C.C. XI by thirty runs on the Raffles College ground at Bukit Timah yesterday, the scores being: Welch Regiment: Lt. Reynolds c Johnson b Jackson 30: Brace b Wills 28; Richards c and b Kendall 15; Lt. Gibbons183 words
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Article202 1930-04-30 11 Visiting Pulo Brani yesterday the Press XI v\on their second match of the season against the Royal Engineers by 87 runs. Press Xl:--T. Hope c Armitage b Bewle\ 36; F. R. Martinus c Galliford b Mills 2: R. S. Wilson lbw b Mills 22; F. R.202 words
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Article210 1930-04-30 11 The Police drew with S.C.R.C. yesterday on the latter's ground. Police: V. C. Pearson c Evan Wong b Hoahing 6; T. E. Wray c Siow Han b Keng Hock 17; A. G. Blakes b Hoahing 0; R. Haxworth c Siow Hian b Chow Tat 23; S.210 words
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Article57 1930-04-30 11 The match between the V.M.C.A. and the Indian Association on the latter's ground on Saturday resulted m a draw. The V.M.C.A scored 25 m their first Innings and the I. A. 22. In the second innings the V.M.C.A. scored 89 while the I. A. scored 4457 words
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Article26 1930-04-30 11 Penang, April 27. In the annual match St. Andrew's beat St. George's Society at golf by ten matches to four one being; halved.26 words
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Article1185 1930-04-30 12 SECOND MEETING. Coining Siamese Rider Does Well. Unmarred by any bad accidents, or even really bad spills, or by inclement weather, the second meeting at the Singapore Speedway, Serangoon Road, on Saturday, proved highly successful; productive of extremely keen and skilful, if not always very1,185 words
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Article1103 1930-04-30 12 If the truth is to be told, as it should be when possible, it was neither the races nor their camouflage "business," which had drawn me away from the customary routine of getting up and going to bed m what America calls my "Home town," but a desire to1,103 words
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Article1155 1930-04-30 12 A Satisfactory Year. Satisfactory progress during the past financial year was reported at the annual general meeting of Gammon and Company (Malaya) Ltd., held on Saturday. Mr. H. Elphick presided and others present were Messrs J. A. Clarke, Gaw Khek Jim, R. N. Holmes, H. W.1,155 words
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Article122 1930-04-30 12 STEAMER BERTHED AT PRAI. FIRST FOR YEARS. 1200 Tons Unloaded Into Trucks. [Prom Our Own Correspondent Penang, April 27 For the first time at any rate for a Dumber of years, Prai wharves have been used The steamer M.S. Finn from New York arrived huge parts of a bucket dredge122 words
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Article153 1930-04-30 12 Mr. C. H. G. Clarke's Disguise [From Our Own Correspondent] Malacca, April ?T The St. George's ball at the Malacca c; b was largely attended on Saturday. The only <: corations were Saint Georges Dragon md Cross. Music was supplied by the Welch, gimental Band. There153 words
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Article83 1930-04-30 12 Electric Locos for Express Hauls. TFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT Bangkok, April 26. The State Railways have placed orders m Denmark and Switzerland for Diesel electric locomotives for operation of long distance trains It is anticipated a three hour cut will be possible m the running time of83 words
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Article32 1930-04-30 12 Siamese Help for Aviators. [FRPE FRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT I Bangkok. April 26. The Don Muang staff has sent five mechanic;to dismantle the damaged undercarriage of the Smith-Shiers plane for repair.32 words
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74 1930-04-30 12 [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Malacca, April 27. A reunion dinner was held at the Resinous on Friday, the fifteenth anniversary of the Dardanelles campaign, the six local survive consisting of Capt. Gething, Lieut Hazel. Oam, Longbottom, Holt and Anderson. The decora tions and menu were chai74 words
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Article50 1930-04-30 12 Siamese Champion Beaten. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT Bangkok, April 27. An interesting tennis event here yesterday was when the Straits Chinese player Kin*' Hooi Hye beat the Siamese singles champsby 6—3, 6—4. A very large crowd was present and M towed the game with interest.50 words
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Article34 1930-04-30 12 BANGKOK ENTERTAINS SIR E. COOK. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT Bangkok, April IS. Sir Edward Cook, the Financial advis» r the eve of his departure, was entertained I dinner by bankers, merchants and governs officials.34 words
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Article581 1930-04-30 13 GUAN KIAT CO. FINED. The Policy of the Registrar of Companies. Lee 1 lam YCOW, Manager of Guan Kiat mp*ny, of Phillip Street, appeared m tl.o r art, before Mr. c Wilson, ye:terdav. i i barges against the Ann of foams mply wttn certain requirements of581 words
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94 1930-04-30 13 ALLEGED THEFT OF 40,000 GUILDERS. Postal Employe Charged. An Indian mail officer employed by the total Department was charged m the Second Roticc Court yesterday morning with theft as aaiaut of 40.000 guilders. The charge is m connection with a mail bag theft which occurred on May 15. 1929, when94 words
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Article130 1930-04-30 13 Keception Committee's Meeting. From Our Own Correspondent.] Malacca, April 28. the final meeting this evening of the nittee making arrangements for the ♦rnor's reception it was announced that the ipore Police Band was not available, and »rvices of the St. Francis Institution Brass Band are to130 words
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Article138 1930-04-30 13 The following are the B ;tish Mfllayu declared Exports of Para rubber inclusive of latex for the month of March, 1930, showing local origin, as compiled by the trade registries at Penang. Malacca, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. U.K. Br. Pos Europe USA. Japan Others Total Tens138 words
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Article642 1930-04-30 13 C.S.C. Matches. C.S.C. "A" vs. WELCH BAM). The C.S.C. "A" beat the Welch Band on Sunday at Balest.er: Scores Welch Band: Bernard c Ignatius b Ponnuthurai 6; Brown c Hamid b Ignatius 1; Hackley b Ponnuthurai 0; Frost b Ignatius 0; Buckman c Hamid b Ignatius 2; Deering642 words
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Article219 1930-04-30 13 Dr. Noel V. McKenna, of the General Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, has proceeded to Singapore, to act as Professor of Medicine at the King Edward VII College of Medicine, during the absence on leave of Dr. R. B. Hawes.— M.M. By the Atsuta Maru. on Friday, there left for London, Andrew219 words
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Article408 1930-04-30 13 England vs. The Rest. The following was the result of the Foursomes match played at Bukit Timah yesterday. Sngland players mentioned first. C. F. Snell and A. Cannell 0, E. C. Edwards and L. W. Geddes 1. J. G. West and H. F. P. Albrecht 0, R. L.408 words
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Article430 1930-04-30 13 Mrs. E. W. F. Giltnan. who has been ill, is getting better, says Thursday's Straits Echo. Mr. C. C. Blake, who underwent an operation m the General Hospital recently, is making satisfactory progress. Dr. S. M. Holbrook, Senior Medical Officer, Selangor, is an inmate of the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur.430 words
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Article220 1930-04-30 13 FUTURE OF PERLIS. Full Text of the New Treaty. FFrom Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, April 28. This morning the Governor received an address of welcome from the people of Perlis. Replying, he said how gratified he was to learn that during the past year the Perlis Government220 words
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Article697 1930-04-30 13 A Government Gazette Extraordinary issued last night gives the following details of the Treat v. Agreement to define the friendly relations between His Britannic Majesty and the R?ia of the Mohammedan State of Perlis: Made between His Excellency Sir Cecil Clementi, X.C.M G.. Governor of the697 words
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Article40 1930-04-30 13 To the memory of Edwin Rowland de Zylva. formerly Chaplain's Warden, who tost his life by drowning m saving his children m 1928. a tablet has been unveiled and dedicated m the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Kuala Lumpur.40 words
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319 1930-04-30 14 CURIOUS COURT SCENE. Club Secretary Goes to Jail. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Malacca, April 28. A sensation was caused m the police coun this morning when Mr. Fenwick Oliver, honorary secretary of the Malacca Club and engineer m charge of the new post office, was319 words
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Article166 1930-04-30 14 KEDAH LINK IN EMPIRE AIRWAY. Sir Cecil's Congratulations. Penang. April 28. Replying to an address from the peoj. le of Kedah at Alor Star on Saturday. Sir Ccci! said he was glad to state Kedah had become a valuable connecting link m Imperial airways and the aerodrome at Alor Star166 words
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Article150 1930-04-30 14 Wealthy Chinese Charged. I From Our Own Correspondent. I Ipoh. April 28. Chow Sek Woo, son of a former millionaire Kinta miner, figured m a three days' inquiry into a charge of reckless driving and of causing the death of a Chinese girl companion m a motor150 words
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Article89 1930-04-30 14 ST. GEORGE'S BALL AT IPOH. Very Large Gathering. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, April 28. St. George's ball on Saturday night was marked by the usual elaborate decorations and a big attendance from all parts, of about 500 including the Hon'ble Mr. B. W. Elles, Resident of Perak, Raja Bendahara89 words
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Article49 1930-04-30 14 Grant for Relief of Distress. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, April 28. Owing to the crop failure on the peninsular of Slain the Lord Lieutenant at Singora has appealed to the Government at Bangkok to grant up to 50,000 Ticals for the relief of distress.49 words
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Article30 1930-04-30 14 A meeting of the Municipal Commissioners will be held on Wednesday at 2.15 p.m. Dr. K. K. Pathy is asking questions regarding speed limits "etc., for motor buses and taxis.30 words
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Article1550 1930-04-30 14 FIRE SEASON NOT OVER. The Great Cleanser Destroys a Dirty Market. Bangkok, April 16. Apparently it is foolish to speculate as to the extent of the fire season m Bagkok and those who thought that the present season was at an end have had a shock1,550 words
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Article521 1930-04-30 14 CONVICTIONS UPHELD. "Goods Calculated to Deceive." That their article was neither the counterfeit of the trade or property mark but that, though it was equally doubtful whether it was the counterfeit of the trade description, it might be an infringement of the "get-up", was the521 words
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Article648 1930-04-30 14 A WIN FOR KATHLEEN Full Turn Out of the H. Boats. Sunday morning opened with light l:> and a merciless sun. Shortly before 10 the A class boats were mustered near the the sixes with the aid of the club launch Jean II found her own way648 words
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Article204 1930-04-30 14 S.R.C. Beat A Co. Welch Rest. The S.C.R.C. beat the Welch "A" Co Saturday on the S.C.R.C. ground m a low scur ing match. S.C.R.C: Ong Siow Kee c Haddock b WU liams 15; F. W. Chan lbw. b Bevan 0; Perm S*m b Bevan 1; Kwai Fook c204 words
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Article49 1930-04-30 14 The Navy Cup. This Cup was played for during April 11 won by Major. J. M. MacKinnon md C« J. B: Cowie representing the RAMC D. Corps who m the final defeated II J. V. Shepherd and Lieut. B. Cotton r< ni< ing R. E. Changi,.49 words
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Article76 1930-04-30 14 'From Our Own Corre>pon<i< Malacca. Auril At cricket on Saturday Malacca C beaten by Jasin. The former HOrad latter 89, Clarke being highest BDOtei Gilmour of Jasin. captured six \vi IceJ In the Government department f<><>tb. H competition the Post Office won bmtin house by eight goals to76 words
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Article4110 1930-04-30 15 Reuter's Service. 1 Madras, April 22. A lame crowd gathered near the police sta- In the centre of the city and stoned the Bet The crowd ignored the repeated warnol the Deputy Commissioner, and the c charged with lathis and dispersed mob, :u< h re-gathered and stoned another police4,110 words
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116 1930-04-30 16 LLast Perak Area Agrees. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh. April 29. One of the last districts m Perak where rubber smallholders have organised tor May tappMg stoppage, is m Batu Gajah-Parit. where a large meeting of Malays. Chinese and Tamils showed keen enthusiasm yesterday and pledged116 words
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159 1930-04-30 16 The Sultan of Perak. prominent m racing circles, thinks that racing is a splendid sport, says a Straits Echo writer. "I used to ride every morning. It is the best exercise m the world." he said to me a day or two ago. '"The159 words
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Article232 1930-04-30 16 The following appointments are notified m Friday's F.M.S. Government Gazette: Mr. N. M. L. Lindon to be a Deputy Commissioner of Police, F.M.S. Mr. R. H. Harrison to be a Probationary Assistant Commissioner of Police, F.M.S.; Capt. W. J. Invin to be an Adjutant, M.S.V.R. and F.M.S.232 words
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REPORTS FROM THE COURTS.
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Article335 1930-04-30 16 Attempt to Use Well Known Trade Mark. A Chinese who described himself as a school teacher and a "doctor" and who said that he could only write simple Chinese characters, was fined $300 by the District Judge (Mr. C. S. Wilson) on being convicted on a charge335 words
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Article108 1930-04-30 16 Fierce Fight at Naval Base. A serious fight occurred m a pineapple plantation at Woodlands early yesterday morning between gangs of Chinese coolies employed at the Naval Base and men working on the plantation. One of the Chinese was fatally assaulted while two others received108 words
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Article153 1930-04-30 16 Illicit Stills Seized. Revenue Officers who raided house No. 360 Orchard Road on April 8 discovered a very elaborate plant for distilling liquor. In several of the outhouses they discovered a large number of jars containing illicit liquor. Three big stills were seized and three Chinese153 words
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Article161 1930-04-30 16 "Cheated" a Detective. Sentence of six months' rigorous imprisonment was yesterday passed by the District Judge (Mr. C. S. Wilson) on each of two Chinese named Kwek Swee Quee and Chua Bak Chee who were charged with cheating. The case arose out of a rather remarkable fraud161 words
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Article134 1930-04-30 16 A very happy reception was held by the members of the Overseas' Women's Club of the Y.W.C.A. on Friday last at the home of Mrs. H. Amstutz; the President, Lady Murison, and about 24 members representing many different European countries were present, and spent the time m getting134 words
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THE ST. ANDREW'S PARISH DISPUTE.
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Article692 1930-04-30 16 What are the Probable Results MUCH INTEREST AROUSED. At the notable meeting of the Parochiaj Church Council of the Singapore Diocese held at St. Andrew's School on Monday the meeting by a show of hands, rejected the annual report which contained the authorisation of the Council to the Bishop to692 words
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Article130 1930-04-30 16 To the Editor. Sir, As a preliminary to harmonious relations between the clergy and the congregation it seems desirable that (1) there should be a quorum of 50 communicants of the Cathedral at any general meeting where the election of the Church Council L< concerned. (2) that a130 words
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Article132 1930-04-30 16 Mr. Arshak Sarkies informs us (says t:i3 Straits Echo) that Mr. Rex Moore, the pianist. is due to arrive m Penang sometime m May to take the place of Mr. A. S. Lax, the present musical director of the E. and O. Hotel, who leaves Penang m the first week132 words
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Article414 1930-04-30 16 CORKE'S FINE DISPLAY. Tame Game at Singapore Stadium. Welch Rest. 1; r.e. it The Welch gave a tame display against Royal Engineers at the Singapore Start: yesterday when they met m the First Divisi of the League and succeeded m taking points by a solitary414 words
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Article386 1930-04-30 16 BENDEMEER BEATEN BY S.C.C. Chinese Forwards Miss S.C.C 5; B.A.C 2. Decidedly the Club's superiors m the first half, the Bendemeer AC. who were beaten by the S.C.C. m a friendly fixture on the Padanp last evening by the large margin of five goals to two. lost simply because of386 words
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Article60 1930-04-30 16 Mr. W. H. Kelley, Assistant Comnnof Police, Sarawak, who has been on I I months' course at the Police Depot m X Lumpur, returned to Kuching on Ttoui In the course of his sojourn m this lown Kelley gained much popularity and his I on the football field for the60 words