The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 1 May 1930
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Title Section19 1930-05-01 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,014. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S^ THURSDAY, MAY 1, 1930. 20 PAGES DAILY, 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article413 1930-05-01 1 Immediate consideration of the Naval Base m consultation with the Dominions was promised by the First Lord of the Admiralty m Parliament yesterday Pages 11 and 12. «r A tribute to the late Major St. (lair m was paid at yesterday's meeting of Munikk cipal Commissioners, who413 words
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Article950 1930-05-01 1 LOTUS BLOSSOM.— PART I. I Lien Hua, which translated means "Lotus I Blossom." dressed modestly m a three-cornered I apron tied around her back by tapes, sat on a stone inside the gate of the Pel Hal or Sea Palace m Peking. As she chewed at a square of candied950 words
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Advertisement14 1930-05-01 1 WING LOONa FOR HIGH CLASS TAILORING. Fiyto, Out and PlnUh OuanmtMd. St. HIGH BTKKET.14 words
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Advertisement230 1930-05-01 1 1927 1928 1929 Three successive Royal record years ROYAL SALES INCREASE V because the Royal typewriter is an acknow--1 ledged superior product backed by the t best organised typewriter service m Great Britain. I Comparison is the only infallible test of V the relative value of typewriters. By comV parison230 words
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Advertisement123 1930-05-01 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Enos for Health— Page 6. The Bennett College Page 7. Caldbecks Sherries and Ports Page 10. Ovaltine. the tonic food beverage Page 13 Mappin and Webb Gem-Set Rings— Page 7. Pepps. the infection killing tablets— Page 13 Auction sales by Cheong Koon Seng— Page Two qualities of the123 words
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Advertisement12 1930-05-01 1 WING LOONG. THE RECOGNISED HOUSE for EUROPEAN TROPICAL BUTTS. 32, HIGH STREET.12 words
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Article463 1930-05-01 2 Across Channel m the Dark. An Evening News correspondent describes below his impressions ol an experimental flight through the darkness lrom Brussels to Croycon prior to the inauguration of the cros^-Channel night air mail on April 14. Darkness a black velvet darknesr that you can feel covers463 words
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Article205 1930-05-01 2 At the Pavilion. Tht ritle— Vars.ty of the film now sht>r. ii-.sr at the Pavilion should not be allowed :o ok r picturtgot rs- who may easily imagine it to be the usual typt of American a llege picture the story is one quite out of the usual205 words
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Advertisement525 1930-05-01 2 SPECIAL OFFER: Ikt Gold wrist Hatch Lever 15 J^^^^ :>r Cient: C|S Pfl M@Js££^mJ&L »»r Lady: s'v,' 1 V B|/ 3E^al Absolutely qua r ■liSi^^ tL }Im9 ante c d. Delivered or sent an y wnere ir M a 1 a y a against cheque or money •^SHs^fe rrder of525 words
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Advertisement378 1930-05-01 2 VICTORIA THBATREI THREE EXTRA PERFORMANCES. I THURS FRI AND SAT MAY Ist. 2nd. 3rd. AT 9.30. CARL LAWSON presents the BANDMAN COMEDY COMPANY I WITH HILDA DORRINGTON. THURSDAY, MAY Ist., AT 9.30 P.M. BT SPECIAL BEQUEST. ITHE> DOVER ROAD 1 By A. A. Milne. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, MAY 2nd. AND378 words
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Advertisement378 1930-05-01 2 i p 6^ALHAMBRA p fe! From Monday, April 28th, To Saturday. May < r d (§J At 6.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. Saturday and Sunday At J D NOW SCORING A PHENOMENAL SUCCESS kJ LONDON AND NEW YORK. N Glorification i^Hnij§S§i Sunburst I m^ Laughter 1 I And UP \nd378 words
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Miscellaneous241 1930-05-01 2 THE WEEK. Thursday. May Ist. High Water. 12.10. 8.3, 23.38. 9.0. Thornycrofts annual meeting, noon. Football: Dlv. 11.. V MCA. vs. Sime Darby. SRC. ground: Police vs. H. Board. Stadium; G.E.C. vs. Warders. A.P.C. ground; Res. Div.. S.C.C. vs. 1.C.F.A.. Padang Boxing. Song vs. Guillermo. New World. Bandman Co.. Theatre.241 words
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Article1400 1930-05-01 3 LOUIS 11. Democrat Who is a Supreme Ruler. CulcnH P. T. Ethel ton. author of "Across th f the World." etc.. writes m The Autocar: Louis 11. Sovereign Prince of Monaco, is the ast of the great feudal rulers who lives m his cmantic palace on1,400 words
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Article128 1930-05-01 3 The following F.M.S. offions have been granted leave: Mr. A. O. IfOXUty, Warden of Mines, Pahan;. three months preparatory to retirement; Mr. P. H. PtartttS, Chief Accountant, PM.S.R. six months and fourteen days; Mr. S. R. Drayton. Senior Engineer. Wireless, Posts \nd Telegraphs Department, six months and 21 days; Dr.128 words
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Advertisement178 1930-05-01 3 v;'f jne Target Rifles Need >A A *-*>>>>>>>lOX<O>M GOOD AMMUNITION I i• 81 KODAK LIMITED. I (Incorporated In England) SINGAPORE. ♦.♦>.♦.♦«• .»j Directoiy .<£< of \lalaya y^\\^^ NOW READY ■■:i.t«a t.d Puo!: 3 hed by a:.d V y^ OBTAINABLE FROM A. UIIiEIUO CO., LTD. l i> the World's jpß^^ foremost178 words
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Advertisement535 1930-05-01 3 ■■RilWlliMllßlillßllllWliroilM I TIMBORITE I Is a British made Wood I Preservative and is cure absolute for fl The ravages of vermin on timber work. ]J H Destruction by white ant to fences and farm timber. a B fl Damage from horses and live stock. Timborite will save its cost m535 words
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Article, Illustration320 1930-05-01 4 Exciting Grand National Gandhi's Disobedience Smile. bringing down a bri iSB FORWARD m the R;-by mmtth between the Brttl French Army m which th BnUlhen were victorious by five points tci nil at till Paris. It was a hard mime and was Da iron untlJ a320 words
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Article796 1930-05-01 5 WHIPPING POST REMAINS. Prolonged Battle Against Physical Punishment. Wilmington. Delaware. A man stripped to the waist walks from his '•c.l to the prison yard. He thrusts his hands through manacles, or rings, on a post, until his body is brought to the attitude of close embrace.796 words
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Article103 1930-05-01 5 Programme of Drills up to and for weekending May 4th. Thursday. 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall, No. 3 Platoor "A" (M.G.) Coy., 30 Yards Range. Friday, 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall, "E" (Chinese) Company. Weapon Training. D.E.L. Unit 30 ards iiange oitA. (v), Battery and Batter; Signal parade. Malay103 words
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365 1930-05-01 5 Double Tragedy Ends a Sham. Vir v.vx, Mar. 25. Tiic murder of a beruitiful ;,c :ns American lannequin by a man who posed as her htß>md. and who afterwards commit ad "'ici< 51 i their room m the Hotel Stcher. caused lensation m Vienna, and365 words
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Article100 1930-05-01 5 We rerrret to state, says tlie Malay Mail, that >ews h?s been recieved m Kuala Lumpur of he de-?th of Mr. L. P. Jorgensen. lately manger of Tennamaran Oil Palm estate, Kuala Mnff, on the Alsia, homeward bound, m the tXf cf Bi-cay. Mr. Jorgensen, who came to T"i lay100 words
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Article74 1930-05-01 5 Daughter Ordered to Pay Him Rs. 2*/ z Lakhs. M'ahabad, Mar. 28. In the suit fUed by the ex-Maharaja of N'bh his daughter. Rani Amrit Kuar of Kalsia, last December at Dehra Dun for recovery of Rs. 3,04.000, stated to have been given to the Rani for74 words
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Advertisement222 1930-05-01 5 Removes Tokacco Stains KOLYNOS removes tartar and H tobacco stains, restoring the H whiteness and brilliance to the teeth. H It destroys the dangerous germs that ■I Try Kolynos —it is delightfully refreshing. One-half inch on a firm, I KOLYNOS DENTAL CREAM 0^ PIUIIIVLI JfiBRAND IK} W«^ vvlh 1 7222 words
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Advertisement148 1930-05-01 5 CORONA I, i I champion; IIXMSI I of w I fi/acAr or Colours. s^His-J^ j L.C. SMITH t mM W£S M 9 For Sale b 3 •> JH F. BEECH CO. 11,1 FEDERAI RIRB.R STAMP CO I B SHSH. XIII.V A WALSH, LTD. I>. T LIM CO. JOHN LITTLE co148 words
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Article1214 1930-05-01 6 IN RANGOON. Race With Death m Tropical Storm. After leaving Calcutta and crossing the river mouth on which Akyab is situated, the few 6igns of human habitation rapidly disappeared. On our right was the shark-infested ocean; on our left, m the distance, towered the jungled mountains1,214 words
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Article121 1930-05-01 6 A foreign accent is an asset for an actor actress -sometimes, but Mile. Ol^:i Barthc Rumanian who waa rngagwi to play m musical comedy m Paris, did not have the k n cf accent desired. Mile. Barthos was dismissed wfch a fc> weeks' salary during rehearsals.121 words
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Article116 1930-05-01 6 A Bishop'r, ;;irdlc has figured m a new iiglv for the first time probably m the history o'. ;he Church. Bishop Ashton. of Lismore. who conducted Btat Sund:!v ninht rorvice at the Church c' England m the village of Wollonrtar. NM* South Wales, was standine,116 words
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Advertisement232 1930-05-01 6 aMJggWf W len \.Hi arc n*>t fecl«:iy a> rit as you shou'd, remember J.i^'i i>f Eno will mmm help to put you ri^ht attain, f .>r over sixty majgmml year's Eno's "Ir. n S It" ha*, be n earning ffif mm mi nigh praise the r J over, for it.<232 words
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Advertisement412 1930-05-01 6 saaWSffTM^'^^iMSMii Hi^iTi^^ *^jTs! aggaaV I t f 0 BF^^^ I I 1 VV^jJl I F,";--.^^ f ill //sl/^*"^ gffk j LV^'i^ m F> f giit j a s» p p p affl _^v 1 J^ gsaw Asaflgr ggmT 9 m J I n f ssmmmmmmmmmmmmV Bbb f li' The car412 words
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1978 1930-05-01 7 A MILITARY HOAX. Wooden Horses and Prussian Cobblers. The first yuod hoax m hfcfory is the aflair of the Trojan horse. Douglas Jerrold recalls m an interesting talk. Somewl.-re about JOOO BC. the Greeks under Agame-vnon, you remember, were besieging Troy, that famous rity at1,978 words
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Article191 1930-05-01 7 Informal Dinner at Residency. London. April 20. Cairo. Lady Loraine. wife of the British High Commissioner, gave an informal dinner m honour of the Prince of Wales at the Residency, at which between 30 and 40 guests were present, including the leading British residents. The191 words
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Article83 1930-05-01 7 In the House of Commons m ma'l week, replying to Sir N. Grattan-Doyle (who asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the subject of Empire economic unity will form an item of the agenda of the second Colonial Office Conference of Colonies, Protectorates and Mandated Territories m June83 words
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Advertisement401 1930-05-01 7 AGE 16 TO 45. $T"T| WANT YOU^^ m* 1 ffl FA THFD to I t^B 'M ntn «^^^^^tiv o Z^^^^ that have I| <l V Vj i'^H thousamte et p«-opl( t>> V- r f& qualify ior ami obtain S. jFfl O"*^*^^^^^^^ poaititMis. Our pigantic ...nJo\ '4 W £J?\ _^^^^^^<S&^ Qp^*^^^^^^401 words
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Advertisement290 1930-05-01 7 Mapple Gem^Set Rings t j jpH ESE Kind's are mounted m I'ure I'latinum and the llustrations represent their actual siz<- It M <miv •>y deahn« with a Finn nf long itaodtag anrf of undoubted repute that Customers can feel contidence when buying Jewellery. SIiPPl r r o« A Sapph,,-. X290 words
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Article584 1930-05-01 8 Always m One's Path. First the frame of steel goes up to make a great cage over the empty site, says Howard R wph m the E%enmg News. Block- of stOfM me to enclose the oteel and make stout walK London builds solid and strong. And then,584 words
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Article292 1930-05-01 8 Chiang Kai-shek's Movements. Nanvang Si?.iig Pan PrtH Service Shanghai. Ap:il i 9. Chiang Kai-shek has ordered two tflTteftom cf Hsu Yuan-chuan to move to Chumatier. from Hatangaraag. Chang Hui-chang recommends the orcanizatiao Of an a.r FP.trch aquadron. Oh,. B hu'l; ;.r..» Ho Vi:.- iv.fnoct- i th nil292 words
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Article113 1930-05-01 8 Famous chemists of Vienna, alarmed by the appalling number of gas-poisoning fatalities m recent months, are conducting exper 'merits to show that it may be possible either to depoison gas, or so to increase its smell that sleepers may be warned when gas is escaping before113 words
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Article751 1930-05-01 8 DELPHIC FESTIVAL. Old-time Culture to be Recreated. Athens. I have spent the morning talking with a lonian who is making history. She is Mm.v Dva Sikeliano?. the American wife of the Greek Angelo Sikelianos. and. with him. the noving spirit behind the great Festival pf Del)hi. which751 words
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Article213 1930-05-01 8 Sunshine and Showers. Lcn.ion. April 18. Occasional and fitful bursts of sunshine were msuilieieiU yesterday to redeem Good Friday's traditional reputation for fine weather. Crowds as laree as usual Kraght ihe "open spaces" and overtaxed the means ol transport, but. forewarned of impending gleom. took213 words
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Article22 1930-05-01 8 Mr. E. C. De Vitre. formerly adjutant of the M.S.V.R. m Negri Sembilan. has returned from Home and is now at' Seremban.22 words
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Advertisement269 1930-05-01 8 r* %,f Craven A are favourites /^<^\ witn tne ladies Tliey raaN^y 1 do not stick to the lips. CORK-TIPPED VIRGINIA CIGARETTES MADE IN C TL LONDON Made Specially to Prevent bore ihroats CARRERAS LIMITED. 142 YEARS' REPUTATION FOR QUALITY Sole Agents HLTTENBACH. LAZARUS SONS, LTD., Singapore. Penang, Ipoh and269 words
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Advertisement192 1930-05-01 8 FRAMROZ Col Here wiih a Loaf of Bread beneath the Ron A Flask of "SMASH," a Book of Verse— and The Beside me singing m the Wilderness And Wilderness is Paradise enow. Omar Khayyjm THAT, AFTER TRYING OTHER BRANDS, I "SUGARCANE" j HAMS and BACON M The Best by Test192 words
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Advertisement384 1930-05-01 9 BUSINESS CARDS. Massagel ANICVRE ISS FUMIKO 32 Dhoby Ghaut. FUNERALS. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. Nix. 1 3. Penhas Road. fT Lavender Street Plume 6075. MBKA INSTITUTE lurkish Baths Beauty and Health Specialist MADAME JUNE, HI Orchard Road, Phone 4710. DONT WEAR A TRUSS! Rupture ApBinds and |Br~\ 9 sole Agents I384 words
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Advertisement618 1930-05-01 9 TENDERS. MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE. NOTICE is hereby given that tenders are now Invited for the following materials or services, and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained In the Tender Room. Municipal Offices:— Closing Date. Construction of an Intake Chamber, Humus Tanks. foundations for 17 Filter Beds at Alexandra618 words
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Advertisement639 1930-05-01 9 NOTICES. EXCHANGE BANKS. It is hereby notified that the Exchange Banks will be closed on: Friday. May 9th. Hari Raya Hadji and at noon on: Wedi esday. May 7th. Singapore Race Meeting. Wednesday, May 14th. Singapore Race Meeting. In the Matter of ORDINANCE NO. 155 (COMPANIES) and In the Matter639 words
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Advertisement549 1930-05-01 9 NOTICES. THE STRAITS TRADING COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements). NOTICE is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Straits Trading Company, Limited, will be held at the Company's Registered Office. Ocean Building, Collyer Quay, Singapore, on Friday, May 2nd, 1930, at Noon, for the purpose of549 words
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Advertisement620 1930-05-01 9 AUCTION SALES. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. Originating Summons No. 119 of 192/ In the matter of the Trusts of the Will of Tan Oo Long deceased. Between Koh Van Tee Neo and another Applicants. and Wee Van Neo and others Respondents. SALE BY620 words
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891 1930-05-01 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. THURSDAY. MAY 1. 1930. THE FUTURE OF THE BASE. The statement of the political correspondent of the Daily Telegraph m regard to Government intentions concerning the Singapore Naval Base is interesting but is a little difficult to credit. That the Daily Telegraph should be admitted to the891 words
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Article252 1930-05-01 10 Blotters have been received advertising the well-known 555 cigarettes. His Highness the Sultan of Kelantan and suite are on a visit to Selangor, and are occupying several rooms at the F.M.S. Railway Hotel. Visitors to Ipoh early m the week included Mr. J. M. Sime of Sime, Darby and Company,252 words
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Article658 1930-05-01 10 THE CATHEDRAL CONTROVERSY. To the Editor. Sir. In your paper this morning you discuss the possibilities of the result of the late meeting on the Bishop's decision. There ir one feature which must affect this greatly. The Chinese and Tamil members of the Church of England658 words
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Article95 1930-05-01 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES. [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIOHT.] London, April 30, 5 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Son* notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £153 (down 2 13 16). Forward £155 (down 2 1316). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclaii notify95 words
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Article131 1930-05-01 10 "It is quite as good as our Government chandu," said a Monopolies Officer to the District Judge (Mr. C. Wilson) yesterday morning, referring to chandu from Macao, packed neatly m tins, which a Chinese was charged with having m his possession. It was explained that the131 words
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Article75 1930-05-01 10 We regret, says the Malay Mail, to announce the death of Mrs. Lim Cheng How. nee Teoh Slew Neoh Neoh, which took place at Penang yesterday morning. Mrs. Lim Cheng How, who was sixty years old, was the wife of Mr. Lim Cheng How, manager of the Commercial Press, Kuala75 words
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Article821 1930-05-01 10 SCHEME APPROVQ) Large Majority I ;iVour Attractive Proposal. Within six months time m Club will be able to mak. new swimming pool which with at a cost, roughly. af $2< will measure 75 by 40 feet m of from 3 to 7 1 2 bat and821 words
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Article38 1930-05-01 10 Captain Malcolm Camp 1 torist. Is making arrant:. treasure hunt to the C\h- byl bur** for gold and jewels reputi-d there by pirates after I A *r 1820. He went once bef»> Kenelm Guinness, m tinbut returned empty-handed38 words
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Advertisement177 1930-05-01 10 CALDBECK'S I SHERRIES AND PORTS. I Wines of Unrivalled Quality. H I RETAIL HOUSE I 90 ROBINSON ROAD Telephone 6228. D ■.<■> Bi^iglMMMMMMMWiWMWM''' MM li M n M |l wl^ lMl l^ i^ L g BY SPECIAL 4FPOINTMENT TO B.M- THE KINO F 81AM ESTD i.*^i^?s^ 7 I A LARGE177 words
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Advertisement80 1930-05-01 10 a VV. C\ iTi I] jj Us^ i i i A LADY M.P. says that the modern girl does not take much after her mother. The modern father says that there is seldom anything left for her to take after mother has got what she wants. What about a "GAFLAC"80 words
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Article82 1930-05-01 11 I !KST LORD'S STATEMENT Immediate Consideration with §the Dominions. i Renter's Service 1 London. April 30 H ODMMBI this afternoon Lt Hull, t*atf whether on the b.ttleship dock inirrt tU -hr nii^anim R n t > V. Alexander replied that work is M DMln eOQtnd82 words
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Article127 1930-05-01 11 Eliin-r leader's Appeal. m Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh. Apiil 30. tht affray on Parit Perak Estattth which several coolies were rioting and with assault on a Waal vas hoard m the Perak to-day trata after nwtfal days hearmterested all planters' m the -victed the coolies. sentencing127 words
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Article93 1930-05-01 11 Labour M.P. and Recent Incident m New Guinea. RESS SERYICE-^COPYRIGHT London. April 30. the escape of a large number m Dutch New Guinea is to be am of Commons by Mr. W J U member for West WolverIM Riven notice that he will ask tenon (Secretary93 words
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Article82 1930-05-01 11 FLYING DICHESS RESUMES FLIGHT. Brief Delay m Balkans. >RESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT! London. April 30. the accident wh.ch compelled the Bedford to make a forced landing Bulparu, yesterday prevented her from new record for the flight from CapeLondon, it occasioned barely a days The Duchess resumed her flight In her •war-82 words
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41 1930-05-01 11 DELHI PRESS SUSPENDS PUBLICATION. Protect Against Ordinance. [Reuters Service. 1 fc Delhi, April 29. TIM demand for Rs. 50,000 security I Ordinance, a committee rei*lhi newspapers decided to sus!"ation indefinitely and to produce a -Heton sheet. >riier cables on page 12.)41 words
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Article86 1930-05-01 11 Reprieve for Podmore. London. April 19. We press agitation for the rewho was sentenced to death with the Messiter murder, has rnty-General had refused to grant 'ppeal to the House of Lords. Court of Appeal's decision upnhct. and now the Home Secrel that he cannot advise interthe86 words
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Article52 1930-05-01 11 SEIYUKAI TO FIGHT OFFICIAL BILL. -■'iiyo Nichi-Nichi Service. 1 The m. Tokl April 29. 11 tttt understood to have decided hr UJJ a^ ai "st the Government proposal f the taw 'Wding the National ire Of the subsidy for primary tr c*o^,' Very hea ted discussion on the the Diet52 words
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Article72 1930-05-01 11 NO LIBERAL-LABOUR PACT. RAMSAY MUlirs DENIAL. Closer Relationship to Protect Free Trade. (Reuters Service.] V.,. v London. April 30. Lib^r p mSaV MUir <a leadin mem^r of the Glasgow Evening News, makes the n«t utrrr statement r^ r^ natural^ tends to become more fa'ourabfe I The Liberals throughout cons dered72 words
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Article84 1930-05-01 11 Po London. April 30. Party confusion m the West Fulham bynT t° n Urther ev > d nr the announcenS ,°r k Ramsay Muir p^ident of the official Liberal organisation, m an address at a Liberal meeting, at which he made an app ,al to84 words
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Article155 1930-05-01 11 Basis of Claim m Penang. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penanff. April 30 A judgment obtained m the Bhuket Court formed the basis of a claim m the Supreme Court here to-day The plaintiff was Tay Poon 2»g Yong. Krabi Road. Commune of' Talat Mur m the district155 words
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Article103 1930-05-01 11 Special Precautions. ißeuter's Far Eastern Service] Shanghai. April 30. The Chinese authorities have declared Labour Day a labour holiday and all factor.es m the Shanghai area will be closed to-morrow, but the local Kuomintang headquarters have notified the Chinese authorities that no holidays will be allowed103 words
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Article53 1930-05-01 11 Parliamentary Interest. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. London, April 30. Mr. H. Graham White, the Liberal member for East Birkenhead, has given notice that he will ask Dr. Drummond Shiels (Undersecretary of State for the Colonies) whether he has received a report on the alleged existence I of53 words
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Article61 1930-05-01 11 Book Cabinets for New York Cathedral. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— -COPYRIGHT. 1 Bangkok, April 30. The King has presented two book cabinets to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York. The gifts will be presented at a special service at the Cathedral m the presence61 words
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Article203 1930-05-01 11 Husband's Midnight Motor Dash. London. April 18. The lingering effects of a bad motor accident m 1928 have caused the sudden death of Lady Glanely. aged 54. Her ladyship, accompanied by a maid, was proceeding from her country house near Newmarket to Bath during the Christmas203 words
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Article159 1930-05-01 11 LONDON— CANBERRA. England-Australia Telephone Service Opened. [Reuters Service.] London, April 30. A wireless telephone service between Great I Britain and Australia was to-day officially opened by a talk between Mr. Mac Donald from No 10 Downing Street and Mr. Scullin (the Australian Premier) from a private room159 words
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331 1930-05-01 11 Young Bill Collector Sent to Prison. Scow Tiong Watt, a young Straits-born Chinese, formerly employed as a bill collector by the Fresh Food and Refrigerating Company, was yesterday sentenced to 12 months* rigorous imprisonment by the District Judge (Mr. C. S. Wilson). The accused331 words
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Article70 1930-05-01 11 Large American Loan. [Reuter's Service.] Paris. April 30. Herr Schober. the Austrian Chancellor, who is now here en route to London, announced that everything is arranged for the launching of an Austrian loan within the next two months. The issue is m the hands of J. P.70 words
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Article60 1930-05-01 11 To Try Again Next Year. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIOHT.] Bangkok. April 30. Dave Smith and Walley Shiers, the Australian airmen who have abandoned their flight to London, left to-day for Singapore where they will catch the boat for Australia. They say they will attempt60 words
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Article132 1930-05-01 11 Innovations m Prince's New Country House. London, April 21. An open air swimming pool m the garden is one of the features of Fort Belvedere, the Prince of Wales's new country house at Sunningdale, Berks. This is only one of the many innovations the Prince of Wales decided132 words
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Article45 1930-05-01 11 Seiyukai Members May be Prosecuted. [Nanyo Nlchi-Nichi Service.] Tokio, April 29. Nineteen Seiyukai members who are alleged to have caused a disturbance m the Diet last night will, ft is believed, be prosecuted on a charge of causing obstruction of officials.45 words
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Article33 1930-05-01 11 Rev. Father N. Deredee, Parish Priest of Our Lady of Lourdes, Ipoh, left for Singapore on Saturday en route to France. There was a large crowd at the statiop to see him off.33 words
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Article334 1930-05-01 11 NASSIM ROAD MEETING. C.I.D. Officers Interrupt Annua Conference. On Tuesday night, officers ol the Cvimim Investigation Department, led by Mr R Onraet. Director of the C.1.D., raided house Nc 24 Nassim Road and arrested ten Chines and one Chinese woman who have bee charged m the334 words
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Article141 1930-05-01 11 Prison for Chinese Clerk. [From Our Own Correspondent lpoh, April 30. A seqvel to a five years old offence was enacted m the lpoh Magistrate's Court today when Yee Hood Peng, a former cleric at the lpoh Club, who pleaded guilty to criminal misappropriation of $532 five141 words
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Article44 1930-05-01 11 Committee to Witness Dummy Executions. [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT.] London, April 30. Arrangements have been made whereby the Select Committee of the House of Commons, which is enquiring into the question of capital punishment, will see dummy executions at the jails.44 words
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Article39 1930-05-01 11 Sentence on Sedition Charge. [Reuters Service.] New Delhi, April 30. Devidas Gandhi, a son of Mahatma. has been sentenced to a year's rigorous imprisonment on a charge of sedition. [Earlier cables on page 12.]39 words
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Article126 1930-05-01 11 Chinese Who Pleaded Guilty with His Arm. An emaciated Chinese appeared m the District Court yesterday morning on a charge of voluntarily causing grievous hurt. It was stated that the man had hacked another Chinese with an axe m a house m Amoy Street. The complainant,126 words
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Article36 1930-05-01 11 [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tofcio, April 29. The Proletarian political parties, with a view to participating m the May Day demonstration, are prepared to apply for the permission of the Government authorities.36 words
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Article27 1930-05-01 11 [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tofcto, April 29. The rainy weather is disappointing the people m view of the festivities m connection with the Emperor's Birthday.27 words
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Advertisement166 1930-05-01 11 A A FRISTER AND ROSSMAN'S LATEST f I PATTERN VIBRATING-SHUTTLE HAND f X MACHINE V I^^IJD lift v T^ fl iffiUu 11"- JrW a H^ fi att^^rv^. -> J^ 1 Embodies all the most recent improvements applied X sewing machines. This machine has a reversible V V feed, sewing backwards166 words
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Article3327 1930-05-01 12 THE LATE MAJOR ST. CLAIR. Striking Tribute to a Public Spirited Man. A warm tribute to the -Memory of '^J late Major W. G St. Clair (a former :!.Uv of this paper* was paid by the Mum-ippl Commissioners at th«ir monthly ne< inyesterday. Mr. R. J. Fairer3,327 words
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Article39 1930-05-01 12 Accompanied by the Hon. Mr. E. W. F. Gilman. Acting Resident Councillor. Penang. and his personal staff. His Excellency the Governor, Si* Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G.. on Saturday morning paid a visit to the Khoo Kongsi Houre m Cannon Square.39 words
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Article115 1930-05-01 12 PRESS STATEMENT. j May Become Depot for Airships and Seaplanes. [Reuter's Service.] London, April 30. The Daily Telegraph's political correspondent unlerstands that Government will soon consider the future of the Singapore Base. In view of the agreement reached at the Naval Conference not to replace115 words
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200 1930-05-01 12 Silent Crowds Line Street*. [Reuter's Service.] New York. April 29. The American delegates from the London Conference drove m motorcars m procession to the City Hall via Broadway. The streets were lined with interested, but comparatively silent, crowds. There was a noticeable absence of paper200 words
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Article120 1930-05-01 12 No Steps Toward Five-Power Pact. British Radio Official Service Rugby. April 29. When Parliament reassembled thfel "nornint: after the Easter holidays a num^r of questions were on order regarding important m.mer?= at issue The Prime IttnktfT. Mr. Ramsay Mac Donald. was asked whether he could now make120 words
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Article118 1930-05-01 12 Tragedy of a Locked Gate. [Reuter's Service] London. April 29. A lony queue. muMly women, waited m the rain fv>r hours for the opening of the trial of Charles Dorward. manager of the Glen Cinema. Paisley, charged at Edinburgh with culpable homicide m connexion with the118 words
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81 1930-05-01 12 Interesting Building Statistics. 1 British Radio Official Service.] Rugby. April 2!>. In the course of a debate m the House of Commons on the estmates for his department. Mr. Arthur Gret-nwood. the Minuter of Health, said that up to March 31 there had been completed,81 words
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Article83 1930-05-01 12 Mr. Thomas Non-Committal. London, April 29. The House of Commons reassembled to-day after Easter. Mr. Thomas (Minister for Unemployment i wa& immediately besieged with questions as regards his unemployment plans and repli~l inperturbably. generally referring to previous answers. Asked how he was faring- with "internal Cabinet83 words
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Article216 1930-05-01 12 LORDS DEBATE. Step m Right Direction, says Ixyrd Sankey. I British Rndi-> Official Service. I Rygby. April 29. Lord Sankey. ihe Lord Chancellor, novl :;< the House of Lord", the recond cidinc of Coal Mines Bill, which, as he informed their Lordships, proposed, firstly,216 words
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Article135 1930-05-01 12 Mr. Henderson Explains the Position. [British Radio -Official Service, l Rugby. April 2J-. Qut. toned about the Anglo-Russian initiations. Mr. Arthur Henderson said tha. a temporary commercial agreement beUPMU tlie British and the Soviet Governments was rigned on April 16. Negotiations were at piestnt proceeding for135 words
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Article108 1930-05-01 12 Many Preventive Arrests. I Renter's Rnrvtn.l Helsinj>for. \pril 29. Communist demonstrations on May Day have been banned Rjkharrst. April It. The authorities made many preventive Communist arrests Athens. April It, Wholesale arrests of Communists holdini; an unauthorised meeting ytsterday to discusi May Day plans had a108 words
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Article103 1930-05-01 12 Bomb a Harmless Contraption. i ßeuters Service! Warsaw. April VJ. The Polish authorities, who are inves.igating the affair declare the bomb at the Savie; Embassy was a ramshackle and practically harmless contraption. The newspapers profess they suspect a hoax. Moscow. April 30. The Polish Minister. M.103 words
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Article69 1930-05-01 12 Rumrunner Becomes RumChaser. fßeuter's Service.] Charleston. South Carolina. .April ol Four members of the crew of the Briti.-l schooner Dorothy and Audrey, which was cap tured recently oiT Georgetown with 800 earn of liquor aboard, were sentenced to six mouth imprisonment each. The schooner is declared69 words
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47 1930-05-01 12 London, April 30. According to the newspapers the two British naval officers whose services the Chinese Minister m London has secured to teach at the Government Naval Academy at Minkiang. are Engineer-Captain Kelly and Instructor-C: p- tain Alexander E. Monro, both retired.47 words
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Article75 1930-05-01 12 BIG ESCAPE PLANNED More Trouble at Cohintfe Penitentiary. I Renter's Sen v-> (olombus. Ohi A WTWinB and howttnc i rr.cir.g bae'e to the <•« II befori machine IMS. Tins is ih. dent ftt the pc:i.c;it my. whkb state of lenueul rinoc the Dn vi?ts refusing75 words
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Article244 1930-05-01 12 Commons Statement. I British Radio -Or. Km;^ ipri In the House of Commons for India. Mr. Wedgwood H. by Mr. Stanley 3ald\vm make a .statement regard!] India He replied that m reaped I day developments ol the civil campaign ho could add lit t N244 words
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Article108 1930-05-01 12 Premier's Statement. ißeuter'a Service I.ond'ui. \pnl Mr itacDonaMl told a nwrttonw channel tunnd is tin Mgp I policy before the Govenmn I and there would be no d< I the matter. Mr. MacDouald. Vtf Mfef I Br;ti;h uncles ni had v ieached dKMoa reuard nt tiof108 words
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Article54 1930-05-01 12 DEADLOCK IN EGYPTIAN PARLEYS. Courier Not Yd Back m London. IBritish K>dH> Ofltetel Bt Ki.J.n. M Replying to questl Egyptian MgOttaUoOS. M. the Foreign Becrctan Mimpti'.-.i <f netottal Eu\p 1:111 detafaU whom they rM to I tin- adjournment 1 a A] In tfane riicu:):. th*> HfU.)ti;tfKM:- I.- iH'Xt. If tIH54 words
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59 1930-05-01 12 The Ist' of leroplai** [Bnti>h R 1 The LNftM N- ration and Becurtts i the fucilit.s U) bt used by the I MftM I cation m the Tho (icrmai. delegato that tiu' LM craft but lllOUld H Hi disposal by tlw rarkwi Tin- hcium; enable59 words
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Article1024 1930-05-01 13 Halliday m Great Form at Leicester. Cables to the Indian papers give .he following detail.' of League football at home during Easter. The *****;!;;! were UCOBVlneing against totceetet on Good Friday, whore James scored the i;iK<l th.it enabled them to share the points On Saturday at Huddersfield1,024 words
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Article563 1930-05-01 13 To Race m Coming Poona Season. Calcutta, April 20. Thr news th-n the Aga Kh-n h once ayain to take a prominent part m lacing m India has bc^n received with preat satisfaction m Cal-.-■utta where this owner is very popular. 11 i* now revealed563 words
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Article196 1930-05-01 13 Remarkable Bowling m V.M.C.A. Indian Association Match. F. A. S. Hoole (six nrfcketi (or 9 runs), J CasrtechHtar (four for 13« for the y.m.ca.. and Baskmran (five for 13 and Pernandes three fee 6' for fie Indian Association were chiefly responsible for the low taj In th d between196 words
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Article189 1930-05-01 13 Guillermo-Sonff Return Contest. Although boxing promotions have been few and far between dur'ng the past tv. o yean or mere, some of tm> fbjhtfl that have taken place haw proved well worth seeing, and to-night's contests at tnt Nov. World ought to provide :-';me keen boxing. The main189 words
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Advertisement244 1930-05-01 13 inkUAT# jn Breathed m with chok.ng dU s. are «o get the throat .nd hr ea ,h, tube S »r other p.tafafSffi^°X% inlection killina tablett. Eps SaSS As a handy Pe P s dissolv,, the mouth LiS 'We ant.sr:-,.. which Ji^SS disinfect the throat, and sir- **«v>*f* «id i Pel244 words
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Advertisement246 1930-05-01 13 I RESERVE YOUR SEAT AT ROBINSONS 2.50 p EVENITS .mom x> ■pi jim\jst see NIGHT AX SINGAPORE SPEEDWAY SATURDAY NIGHT Three Magnificent Malay Silver Trophies Presented by F. Vernon Esq to be won OUTRIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT I first spe^l""ttophy""s^ J TWO HKATS OF THKFK AND ONI FIX \L BOBBY WATERS,246 words
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Advertisement807 1930-05-01 14 Blue Funnel Line fc REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. I BXPBEBB SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON *N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. I WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twto* Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Hint) Rout* subject to alteration without notice. F WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due. CALCHAS For Marseilles,807 words
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Advertisement541 1930-05-01 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In England). ELLERMAN LINL PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO aNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL.) FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN Mug tool*. Si CITY OF CORINTB May 1 s.s. CITY OF MADRAS May 29 s.s. CITY OF541 words
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Advertisement351 1930-05-01 14 P.fir'O. British India and Apcar Lines, (Incorporated In Encland). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CAP GO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVEKWIEVj LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN Dae r Hut Tonnagf. Singapore. Tonn. U r Mn n p«t351 words
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Advertisement681 1930-05-01 15 O. S. K. Line I >esti nation. v«««»i veMcL Arrive. Leave. terdam, Hamburg, Bremen i Antwetp via Colombo. Aden, Suez PrtSaid A^r Maru May 21 May 22 Cape TuHii, Rio de Janeiro. Santos*. d< and Buenoa Aftrea. [Round-th<*- Santo« Maru May 26 May 27 Pai dbar, E>ar«ea«Balaaam, Mar%nc Durban and681 words
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Advertisement545 1930-05-01 15 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE dlnd AMERICAN MAIL LINE TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON From SINGAPORE and PENANG via COLOMBO, SUEZ, PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES and GENOA. Arrive Leave Leave Arrive. Singapore. Singapore. Penang. ew York. PRES. POLK May 12 |fo| 15 Ifftj 17 June 24 PRES. ADAMS May 26 May545 words
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Advertisement862 1930-05-01 15 K. P. M~ KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., OF BATAVIA.) (Incorporated In Holland > I ONDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN OOVEUfIODrZ. I Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to:— Passage. Freight, J Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. ■>pr™>ntatlrr» In the Straits Settlements (Singapore Ptnutl of the TRAVELLERS862 words
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Advertisement770 1930-05-01 16 Burns Philp Line < Incorporated m Australia*. FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via k JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the motor yes-el MALABAR (4.512 tens). X F The ss. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading770 words
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Advertisement300 1930-05-01 16 THJJC AMERICAN EXPRESS CO. INC. International NANKING and TRAVEL SERVICES. ravellers Cheques. Letters of Credit. Money (rders. Drafts. Transfers of Funds by Mail and Cable. Tours. Cruises. Steamship Reservations. Railroad Tickets. Baggage Insurance. SINGAPORE Union Bldg. PENANG E. A O. Hotel. HENDERSON LINE. SCHEDULE OF SAILINGS By Fortnightly Passenger Steamers300 words
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Advertisement341 1930-05-01 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. I nc Q 44. BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK I (Incorporated m U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE To BOSTON. NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA h BALTIMORE. (via Buos> Due. Sails. M.B. BILVERYEW May 12 May 18 Juae MS. SILVERBEECH May 2fl June 1 July PACIFIC JAVA CALCUTTA SERVICE SINGAPORE341 words
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Miscellaneous662 1930-05-01 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. uala, Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. angkok every Thursday 6 a.m. ota Tinggi. Seremban. Kuala Lumpur. Ipoh, Taiping. Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a.m. B :elantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday662 words
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Miscellaneous69 1930-05-01 16 Perak. Brit. 519, from T. Anson 30. for T. Anson 2. Mata Hari, Brit. 519, from Penang 30, for Penang 4. Roggerveen. Dut. 2908, from Batavia 30, for Java 3. Hong Kwong, Brit. 74. from P. Baroe 3. for P. Baroe 2. Prachatipok, Siamese. 603, from Bangkok 33 for Bangkok69 words
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Article351 1930-05-01 17 Uritains £100,000 Section. the British Government's most \hihit since Wembley— the British the International Maritime and Con at Antwerp— were announce rtmeni of Oveneaa Trade roe ton was to open on April L'« ani !>. -i and a "British Week" tfb lul- 17 tO 2A a rnnnenl351 words
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196 1930-05-01 17 can hardly be termed prosper- v.mc. but such relative ac- xisti b very largely due to the-■p-.u n <i[ oil-engined vessels, and <<>n< ntration on this class cf tghl i al prosperity not or tonnage on order b •■.mis is scarcely realized, and196 words
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Article68 1930-05-01 17 fcseued by a Chinese Steamer. Tokyo. April 24. i the Kamiyoshi Maru has been Chinese steamer and taken tc ling to Navy Office reports. received yesterday stated tha' leports reaching the Navy Office had raided the Japanes* miyoshi Maru. which grounded oi <>fl Swatow. The Japanese68 words
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Article481 1930-05-01 17 THE CARRYING TRADE OF CHINA. A British Official Report. An interesting sidelight on the activities of v upp::,p tm the coasts and rivers of China has bet 2* m;^<le to the Department of Overseas Trade by Mr. ir h Pox. C M.G Commercial Counsellor. British Legation, Peking. Mr. Fox state;481 words
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Article453 1930-05-01 17 la April 1920. the mo:or ships m service totalled 900.000 tons gross. To-day the figure li MBMWhal ovei 7'- L million tons gross. The confidence which was then felt m the future of the oil-tngmed vessel has thus been justified. The increasing employment of motor453 words
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Article955 1930-05-01 17 [An imaginative peep into the time when even our Services shall have become infected by the world-wide enthusiasm for disarmament especially on the part of Great Britain] Scene: The Reading-room at the Services Club. Distinguished naval and military officers, m quiet mufti, are reclining m unprovocative955 words
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Article138 1930-05-01 17 Technical trials of the Netherland Steamship Co.'s new motor vessel Johan van Oldenbarnevelt were run on March 13th, 14th and 15th. The length of the ship is 600 ft., the beam 74 ft., and the depth 55 ft. 3 ins., whilst the gross register is138 words
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Advertisement46 1930-05-01 17 I RAFFLES CAFE, BAKERY CONFECTIONERY j i if; i j "QUALITY and SERVICE." "MEALS A LA CARTE." j j i NEW UP-TO-DATE KITCHEN AND SPECIAL GRILL i i j INSTALLATION IN USE. j INSPECTION INVITED. UNDER EUROPEAN SUPERVISION j t i BAKERY PHONE 5381. CONFECTIONERY i46 words
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Miscellaneous88 1930-05-01 17 > j. PASSENGERS ARRIVED. t Per Milaya— Mr. T F. A. Pole. Miss H. c Clarke. Miss Carrson. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Keng n Tye and child. Per Kasong. Mr. and Mrs. A. Carson. Mr. and Mrs V A. Dodge. Mr. E. T. Talbot. Mr. c and Mrs. L. C.88 words
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Article1959 1930-05-01 18 NURSES OF THE NORTH. Railway Red Cross Watches Over Pioneers. Net so very long ago pecplc were wont t:. talk much and think more about "soulless corporations." and to complain bitterly that "big business" knew little and cared less for the health, welfare r.nd happiness of1,959 words
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Article20 1930-05-01 18 Three Killed m Battle ;;t lie. Fi.n >. A n- cai 01! t The wardei i m wli.20 words
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Article36 1930-05-01 18 Proposal to Stop by r M i::-ii. bani sal r. rap be i or brid c en j\e:- the ial puj The Q ays the RM rei b< list-us: urn be: ip lor discussion.36 words
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Article24 1930-05-01 18 Mr. Norman Witt Km m< re ntik B eavr. will tx i MO B< ir:n. I at RM U rtMN bt bM been ifficc24 words
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Advertisement402 1930-05-01 18 r j -f^k^LJTti^ Its powerful ma nets Bna P t i %#%4 W fpif thc tin y "*«cth M of a blade- f| H H edge into glass-smooth align- 5 i our if W nent, bringing swifter, cooler, B ■P F smoother shaves than men W4l %i%^ have ever known.402 words
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Advertisement349 1930-05-01 18 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. 'Incorporated m England by Rc\al Charter) Paid up Capital m 600.000 shares of £5 each £3,000.000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Hong Kong Rangoon Amritsar Iloilo Saigon349 words
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Advertisement269 1930-05-01 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated m England). Capital E3 ,000^)00 Subscribed 1.800.000 Paid-up 1.050.C00 Reserve Fund and* Rest 1.646.505 BOARD OP DIRECTORS: J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman. P. R. Chalmers. Esq. Charles J. Hambro. E.sq J O. Robinson, Esq. W. H. Shelford. Esq. Sir Thomas Catto, Bart. LONDON269 words
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Advertisement194 1930-05-01 18 INSURANCE. iJrlt. t\ SOUTH |ib?j r BRITISH V INSI RANCE COMPANI FIRE, MARINE, TRANSIT MOTOR CAR ENBUKANCE ACCEPT! T LOWEST CUKEENT L. C. MARGOI IOr: Office: 2, Plnlaraon I personal Aam.visT FATAL ACCIDENTS BKI HAVE you made provision of your dependents sh overtake you IT only costs $15 yearly to194 words
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Article481 1930-05-01 19 Financial Times and (Government Action. ■peration secured for the first time .11 rubber planting interests, indue! Uw nat.ve producers, and the proposed holiday undoubtedly bid fair to revo- the rubber situation. At the same f the industry is to be put back on a sound and economic basis,481 words
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Article202 1930-05-01 19 up bran American experts m tyre mat- floomj view of the situation by the Wall -street debacle, they appear ird the crash as likely to assist the tyre tiy. The reasoning goes :n this fashion, wnl probably be bought m the prethan m 1929. but what is202 words
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Article78 1930-05-01 19 RUBBER EST ATES OF BENTOTA. cc v red by Rubber Estates of B«n--thc year ended Dec. 31 amounted 'auainst 424.6721 b. m 1928), and price realized for the crop equivalent to 8.51 d. per lb. landed ■against 925 d. per lb.). The profit to £3.123 (compared with £4.560). •>ith the78 words
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Article696 1930-05-01 19 Depressed Feeling m Both Markets. Singapore. April 30. Increases m stocks of both Tin and Rubber were responsible for a depressing feeling m the market both as regards the metal and the raw material, although strangely enough there has been rather more doing m Rubber shares The696 words
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Article18 1930-05-01 19 In our London cable yesterday regarding Inlease of stocks the figures 30,003 should have roud 3,000.18 words
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Article229 1930-05-01 19 This scheme for a tapping holiday ta the work of the lia son committee of British and Dutch rubber growers. As the first examplt uf genuine co-operative effort between the V>*i bodies, it is to be welcomed. The pity is that co-operation has produced nothing better than a scheme which,229 words
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Article211 1930-05-01 19 April 30. SELLING. London 4 months' sight 2|3 Is|i« London 3 months' sight 2|3 7jB London 60 days' sight 2|3 13|16 London 30 days' sight 2|3 ***** London, demand 2\3\ London, T.T. 2 |3 ***** Lyons and Park, demand 1431 Hamburg, demand 234 New York, demand ss^ Batavia211 words
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Article202 1930-05-01 19 April 30. Tin 350 Tons $78 25 Gambler 85Q Pepper White 59 Pepper Black 45 Flake Tapioca 6 a^ Pearl Sago Small 6^ Copra Sundried 8 80 Rice, Anam No. 2 250 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 830 Rice. Siam old No. 1. 320 Rice, Rangoon202 words
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Article894 1930-05-01 19 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30TH Closing Quotations. DOLLAK BUBBER. Allenby ($1» 1.50 1.60 Alor Gajah 1.40 1.50 A. Hitam ($1> 2.25 2.50 Am. Malay ($2) 2.00 2.20 A. Kuning ($1) 30 40 Ayer Molek ($1) 1.40 1.50 Aycr Panas ($1) 1.40 1.50 c.d Bassett ($1) 65 75 Brogas ($1)894 words
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Article141 1930-05-01 19 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rub- ber Association held its 965th. auction yesterday, when there was catalogued 2,018.863 lbs.: 901.28 tons. Offered 1,693.384 lbs.; 755.98 tons. Sold 1.191.100 lbs.; 531.74 tons. Spot. London 7d. New York 14 s cts. PRICES RKM.MO The next auction will be held141 words
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Article61 1930-05-01 19 Dutch-Indian Co-operation. [Reuter's Service.] Amsterdam, April 29. Handelsblad learns from a competent source that the result of co-operation of Dutch and Indian tea producers who were producing m 1929 will be that m 1930 production will remain nearly 10.000.000 lbs. under that of 1929. It expects61 words
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Article105 1930-05-01 19 Singapore. April 30. Tin. Weak. Kuchais 1.21 1.25 Kintas 1.20 1.25. Penawats 61 64. Petalings 5.75 5.85 x.. Kuyohs 11 13. Ulu Klangs 1.23 128. Lukuts 115 120. Malay Consols 26 27 Souths 21 25. Hong Fatts 63 68. Ayer Hitams 15s 15s 9d. Hong105 words
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Article159 1930-05-01 19 The annual meeting of the Johore Planters' Association will be held at Johore Bahru on May 12th. The report for the year which contains a mass of general statistical and other information about Johore. states that the total acreage planted, which is under the Association, is 223.841159 words
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60 1930-05-01 19 April 30th.. 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers Tone of Market: Quiet. Latest Cable: London Spot sheet 7d. per lb. Re« York Spot Sheet G.cts. 14*4 per !b. R.S.S. equal to London Standard, Spot 23 4 23 o Standard R.S.S. on Tender May 23 23'June 23'60 words
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Article68 1930-05-01 19 In the House of Commons on March 27th during a debate on the West Indian Bugar Commission's Report. Mr. Ormsby-Gcrr brouglu out the fact, not generally known, that cue cause of distress m West Indian sugar is tbi new Javant c cane, which has an Increased yield of some 3068 words
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Article165 1930-05-01 19 Singapore. April 30. Rubber. London 7d. Unchanged 4 p.m. Price (L'don Std.) Spot 23. S.S. R.S.S. on Tender May 23',. Juno 23 July-Sr;... M%, Oct. -Dec. 25V Dull. Tin.— London £150.15.0. 12 3 down Mning.— Dull. Sungei Ways 3.30 3.40. Kuchais 1.23 1.26 Kinta Dredge 1.23165 words
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311 1930-05-01 19 Co-operation Representing 4,643 Acres. [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh. April 30. Three hundred and fifty Malay, Chinese and Tamil rubber growers m Selama district mfc at the instance of Major Haines of the Taiping P. A. under the Chairmanship of a Chinese towkay who addressed311 words
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Article191 1930-05-01 19 M. Weber iQuinzaine Coloniale. 1930. 34. 79) takes a pessimistic view of the future of wild rubber m the French colonies m Africa Ho regards its disappearance m the next ten years as an inevitable consequence of economi developments. From 1935 onwards the output of plantation191 words
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Article115 1930-05-01 19 The crop of rubber harvested m 1929 by A lor Pcngsu Rubber EsUte. Limited, was 443.0371 b. against 340.G341L The gross pr cc realized was 8.59 d. per lb. (against 8.72d.i. Net profits. after allowing for deprecation, were U. 868 (against £235) and £2,404 was brought forward.115 words
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Article91 1930-05-01 19 The profit of the Kajang Rubber Estates for 1929 amounted to £9,135 (against £6.460 for 1928 i. A final dividend of 5 per cent is novr proposed, making 10 per cent, for the year (the same), and. after transferring £1,500 to taxation reserve, the carry forward is Increased from £12,61591 words
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Advertisement50 1930-05-01 19 L ASSETS EXCEED Siinnnnnn i $11,000,000 ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $38,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). Assurance Companies Act. ATTRACTIVE PLANS OP AaM n»^ AGENTS WANTED G S C re KNOX. ManagiDg DirCCtOr A^^ C KNOX HORACE W. RAPER. A. ROBINSON; P. T a.50 words
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Advertisement34 1930-05-01 19 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE. Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., j Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD., BRANCH OFFICE: CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.34 words
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Article237 1930-05-01 20 YESTERDAY'S PLAY. Grimmett and Fairfax Too Good for Worcester. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] London, April 30, 5.50 p.m. The Australians had a bright, dry sunny day. though the weather was cold, for the opening of their English tour at Worcester to-day and there were 4,000 spectators present237 words
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Article49 1930-05-01 20 London. April 30. 6.42 p.m. Close of play score: Australia 199 for one. A Reuter message states that en a soft wicket Grimmett was turning the br.ll cleverly. The Worcester innings lasted 2 hours and 40 minutes. The tourists tried out their full Test bowling strength.49 words
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Article79 1930-05-01 20 Bioussa's Brutality m Easter Match. [FREE PRESS BL-RYICE COPYRIGHT. London. April 30. The rough character of the play m the last Rugby international of the season between Wales and France m Pans on Easter Monday has had a sequel m BftMMR, the French forward, being expelled79 words
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58 1930-05-01 20 Cricket Council Referendum. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] London. April 30. The larger wicket is not to be u.sed this season m the Yorkshire cricket competition. The County Cricket Council has taken a referendum of its 90 clubs, which resulted m 22 voting for and 4558 words
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Article41 1930-05-01 20 Total Subscription £67,000. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London. April 30. It is officially announced that the total subscription for the Stock Exchange Sweep will be only £67 000. The first prize will be £21.003 and the second £10.000.41 words
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58 1930-05-01 20 Davis Beats Falkiner. London. April 19. The result of the Davis Falkiner billiards match resulted m a win for Davis. The scores were Davis 21,975, Falkiner 19.815. London, April 21. The following are to-days closing scores m the second half of the Professional Billiards Championship at58 words
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44 1930-05-01 20 London, April 18. At Birmingham, J. Winneld < Derby) won the A.A.A. ten-miles championship, his time being 53 minutes. 5 3-5 seconds. Harper (Hallam•hire* nnl'hed second, six yards behind, after a great race. T. Evenson (Salford), the national champion, was third.44 words
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Article95 1930-05-01 20 The following is the result of Mixed Poursomes played on Tuesday. Thirteen cards were taken out and the following were returned. Major G. J V. Shepherd and Mrs Maclntyre 48 12 36 Capt and Mrs. F. Dearden 49 12 37 Major and Mrs. E. J. B. Buchanan95 words
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Article54 1930-05-01 20 FOOTBALL TOPICS. Opposition to Merthyr's Re-election. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] London, April 30. That all is not well m the Everton football camp, apart from the poor showing of the team m the League this season, is indicated by the fact that the shareholders have passed a54 words
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100 1930-05-01 20 It is understood that the clubs m the Third Division (Southern Section) have decided to recommend to the Football Association that Merthyr be not re-elected to the Division and that the Thames F.C., who play m the Southern League, be elected m their100 words
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45 1930-05-01 20 Some oi the First Divison clubs have decided to revise the method of payment of playe-s, giving them £6 a week instead of £8 during the playing season, with an extra £2 when they are playing m the first team.45 words
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174 1930-05-01 20 Athford Beaten by Two Lengths. [Reuters Service.] London, April 30. The City and Suburban <l l 4 miles) was rim as Epsom this afternoon and resulted as follows Mr W G M Singers LUCKY TOR 7.5 1 Mr W Barnetts ATHFORD 8.12 2 Capt.174 words
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Article63 1930-05-01 20 Some Surprise Results. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, April 30. The English hard court tennis championships at Bournemouth produced some surprise*in the second xound. H. X Lester beat Gregory m three straight sets; Ohfl beat C. H. Kingsley by 3 s^ts to I, and "Bunny" Austin63 words
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Article35 1930-05-01 20 President of the P.G.A. [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT.] London. April SO. The Prince of Wales has been elected President of the Professional Golfers Association m place of the late Earl Balfour.35 words
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Article56 1930-05-01 20 India Meets Greece. London, April 19. Athens. In the Davis Cup matches here Charangiva India) beat Garangiotis (Greece), B—6.8 6. I—6.1 6. 6 2, 6 4. Zerlendis (Greece) beat Soni (India), 6 3. 4—6, 7—5, 6—l. The Davis Cup Doubles resulted m Charangiva and Soni beating Balli56 words
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115 1930-05-01 20 At the general meeting of the Mohamedan Starlight Cricket Club on Sunday, the following officials were elected: President: Maiden bin Ibrahim; Vice. Presidents: Osman bin Mohamed and Syed Abubakar bin Abdulrahman Aljunied; Hon. Secretary: Syed Mohamed bin Abdulrahman AlkafT; Asst. Hon. Secretary: Mohamed Shah bin Haji115 words
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Article19 1930-05-01 20 I In a Division 111 (Northern Section) match I to-day Rochdale defeated Carlisle by 2 0. j19 words
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Article431 1930-05-01 20 MERCHANTS' 7 GOALS. Weak Engineers Side Overwhelmed. Merchants 7; Engineers 1. The most one-sided game m the 6.C.C. soccer toumament to date took place on the Padang yesterday evening, when the Merchants beat a very weak Engineers side (fielding only ten men) by seven goals431 words
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Article343 1930-05-01 20 RAF. Fail Again. S.R.C 3; R.A.F 1. In a first Division encounter on the Anson Road Stadium last evening the SRC. beat the RAF. 3—l. The R.A.F. side have been showing improved form during their last few games and might have won had their shooting343 words
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Article209 1930-05-01 20 The races at Kuala Lumpur which follow the Singapore May meeting will be held on May 31st. June 3rd., sth., 7th., and 9th. There will be three runs for each division of Horses Classes I II and 111 and for each division of Class I Ponies,209 words
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422 1930-05-01 20 INTERESTING REPORT. Learning m a Tough p School. An interesting letter has been received by the Free Press from Mr. Nai Km Lin, Bud Walley's Chinese manager. He says: "Bud won a sensational fight last night (March 26) against Tommy Oboba of New York at422 words
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Article112 1930-05-01 20 Godown Doubles Final. In the final of the Godown Doubles handicap m the S.C.C. Spring tennis tournament last evening the Rev. W. H. Aitken and Col. A. T Miller <Anny> beat R. B B. Donnell and W. R King (Brokers* 6 2. 6 4. The final112 words
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Article148 1930-05-01 20 Yesterday's Results. Ladies' Doubles Handicap. Mrs. Battishill and Mrs. Meade minus 1 beat Mrs. J. I. Miller and Mrs. Nelson plus 2 6 2 6—2. Mrs. Buchanan and Mrs. Bennett minus 15 beat Mrs. Goldie and Miss Trevor-Smith minus 4 3—6. 6 4. 6 4. Men's Doubles148 words
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133 1930-05-01 20 IS.R.C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT. RESULTS. Results of ties m the SRC. lawn tennis tournament are: Mixed Doubles. Miss E. Tessensohn and N. Hay beat Miss P. Milne and D. Siddons 12 10, 6 2. Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Hogan beat Mrs. L. Pox and F. James 6 3. 6 4.133 words
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Article62 1930-05-01 20 TO-DAY'S TIES. Open Singles Championship. Chua Choon Leong vs. C. K. Pang or ChJa Teck Yam. "B" Doubles Handicap Semi-finaL Khoo Ah Bah and Chee Kong Leong vs. Chua Choon Seng and Kelly Quahe to finish. FRIDAY'S TIES. U A" Doubles Hand'cap semi -final. Chua Choon Leong62 words
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