The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 7 May 1930
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Title Section11 1930-05-07 1 The Singapore Free Press SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, l»30. NO. 2,23011 words
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Article196 1930-05-07 1 May X SELLING. London 4 months' sight 2|3 15|16 London 3 months' sight 2|3 7|B London 60 days' sight 2|3 13|16 London 30 days' sight 2;3 ***** London. T.I. 2,3 ***** I v and Paris, demand 1431 Hamburg, demand 234 New York, demand 56^ Hitavia and Sourabaya. demand196 words
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Article58 1930-05-07 1 Rev. Mr. Elliott, who has been Chaplain Missions to Seamen at Singapore for time past, vacates the position to-day Invn on the Catenas for Port Said. wife of the Acting Resident Councillor tiiß. Mrs. E W. F. Gilman, left Penang by the Rajputana. She has not been line time. Mrs.58 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article23 1930-05-07 1 DRYSDAT.E— At the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, on Wednesday, April 30, to Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Drysdale, of Seremban, a daughter.23 words
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Obituary41 1930-05-07 1 McBHEEN— At the General Hospital, Singapore on May Ist 1930, George Mcßreen, 48 years. CORNELIUS— On May 6th, 1930, at her residenoe No. 169 Waterloo Street, Medina Cornelius, relict of the late John Philip Cornelius, master mariner, aged 97 years.41 words
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Article519 1930-05-07 1 The last mail from Home with dates up r o April 10th. arrived by 8.1. on Friday morning. This mail leaves by P. and O. on Thursday. Sir William Peel passed through Singapore this week on hLs way to Hong Kong to take up duties as the519 words
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Article163 1930-05-07 1 \Tay 6 Tin 250 Tens $74 's Gembiei 8.50 Pepper White 55 Pepper Black 41 Flake Tapioca 5.20 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 260163 words
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Article886 1930-05-07 1 May l. 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 the confidence of the Cabinet m886 words
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Article652 1930-05-07 1 May 2. The reactions from the exalted sentiments which inspired the London Naval Conference, are coming into evidence with a rapidity and force which is rather disconcerting. Following upon truly characteristic attacks by the Hearst organizations upon Mr. Mac Donald and his policy and aims,652 words
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Advertisement301 1930-05-07 1 CONTENTS. f KMIERS. The Future of the Base 289 Ihe Senate and the Treaty 289 Memory of a Music Lover 290 ffleck-ead Comment 290 r.> Arrest of Gandhi 290 What Siam Lacks 290 KTTKRS TO THE EDITOR. A:; Example to Malaya 291 int- Cathedral Controversy 293, 299 rOUCI AND COURT301 words
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Article787 1930-05-07 2 Whilst we can appreciate the recognition implied m the suggestion by Mr. E. A. Brown at the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners that the organ to be m the Memorial Hall should be named the "St. Clair Memorial Organ," we may as well state787 words
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Article799 1930-05-07 2 May 5. The constitutional crisis has come to light so suddenly m Malta that there has been no opportunity of discovering to what the trouble can be attributed but the position is a curious one. By order m 1921 responsible government was accorded to Malta, m a form799 words
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Article693 1930-05-07 2 May 6. Whilst there is little or no indication as yet regarding the circumstances which have caused the Gov- ernment of India to change r m regard to Mahatma Gandhi it > be presumed the step of plunder detention has not bees I without a full693 words
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Article780 1930-05-07 3 May 7. A letter from a correspondent -where refers to the matter of the lectrlflcatton of Siamese railway traction to which our Bangkok corpondent drew attention a few t vs ago, and the friendly criticism that letter is of sufficient weight to merit more than casual attention.780 words
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756 1930-05-07 3 SEAMEN DEMAND PAY. Police Authorities Intervene. [From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia. Monday. Sixteen Malay seamen on board the Blorcmersdyk, which was due to leave Priok on Friday, mutinied on Thursday evening. The cause of the trouble was that they desired to go ashore but m756 words
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Article630 1930-05-07 3 COSTLY RETAINING WALL. Remedial Measures j Urged. A soo^ewhat unusual case, an important issue arising out of which was whether or not an owmr of a piece of land conducting excavations adjoining land owned by another could be compelled to take remedial measures to render subsidences630 words
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Article238 1930-05-07 3 The following is the twentieth yearly report of the directors to the shareholders of Aver Panels Rubber Estates to be presented at tho annual meting on May 16th at noon at Derrick and Company's offices. The profit for the year amount .o $54,8.~>5.87 to which has238 words
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Article36 1930-05-07 3 An application m connection w.th the yrant. of letters of administration of the Estate cf the late J. D. Blaze, a very o!d resident of Ipoh was made before Mr. Justice Barton tn Chambers on Monday,36 words
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Article567 1930-05-07 3 TWO TRAGEDIES. Extraordinary Occurrences at Criminal Prison. Within the short space of two days, two prisoners at the Criminal Prison Singapore hanged themselvrs m their cells. In each case the discovery was made only a short time after the actual hanging, the doctor who was summoned567 words
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Article311 1930-05-07 3 "An Example to Malaya." To the Editor, Sir. I notice an article m your issue of Monday, May sth, under the headings 'Electrifying Siam's Railways" "Cleaner Travel" "An example to Malaya." Those who know' Siam and the difficulties involved m getting round Siam must smile c311 words
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Article58 1930-05-07 3 The mutilated body of an unknown Chinese was found m a plantation at the 12th mile Bukit Panjang on Saturday last. The discovery was made by coolies on the estate and the police took charge of the body. The face had be?n terribly cut about and58 words
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Article46 1930-05-07 3 Mr. 11. M. Le Fleming, who went to Ipoh T-ri" months s<ro a c Assistant Locomotive Superintendent, F.MS.R, is now acting as District Superintendent. The reference m a contemporary to Mr. H. M. Fleming being posted to Ipoh as Assistant District Engineer is inccrrect. M M.46 words
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Article3150 1930-05-07 4 SINGAPORE RACES. Depressing Afternoon's Sport. The Spring meeting of the Singapore Turf Club opened on Saturday under most depressing influences. The rain of the night and early morning which had turned what should have been good going into slow, was succeeded by extremely heavy thunderstorm showers which3,150 words
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Article505 1930-05-07 4 LOCAL SPORTING NEWS. S.C.C. TENNIS. Kleinman and Aitken \\i n Championship Pairs. The Championship Pairs final m fee r e Spring tennis tournament, between th< W. M. Aitken and D. H. Kleinman md Smith and N. S. Wise went the who;. games on the Centre Court at the Club day505 words
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Article217 1930-05-07 4 Three Chinese Committed to Assizes. The preliminary inquiry into an armed robbery which occurred on April 28th. was held m the Second Court yesterday before th« Second Magistrate (Mr. P. S. Williams) when three Chinese, King Kah. Leong Cheong and Chee Yeong. were charged with armed217 words
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Article895 1930-05-07 5 LOTUS BLOSSOM.— PART I. Hua. which translated means "Lotus a dressed modestly m a three-cornered tied around her back by tapes, sat on inside the gate of the Pei Hai or Sea > m Peking As she chewed at a square candled lotus root, her black eyes wandered about m895 words
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Article126 1930-05-07 5 It fa quite as good as our Government u.riu said a Monopolies Officer to the DistJndge <Mr. C. Wilson) yesterday morning, lerrlng to chandu from Macao, packed neatly Una, which a Chinese was changed with Ing m his possession. It was explained that ■en— ill was126 words
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Article1022 1930-05-07 5 SCHEME APPROVED. Large Majority Favours Attractive Proposal Within six months time members of Tanglin Club will be able to make use of a handsome new swimming pool which is to be build forthwith at a cost, roughly, of $26,000. The poo) will measure 75 by 401,022 words
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Article657 1930-05-07 5 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 is one feature which must affect this greatly. The Chinese and Tamil members of the Church of England657 words
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Article197 1930-05-07 5 Remarkable Bowling m V.M.C.A. Indian Association Match. F. A. S. Hoole (six wickets for 9 runs). J. Cassiechitty (four for 13) for the V.M.C.A., and Baskaran (five for 13) and Fernandez (three for 6) for the Indian Association were chiefly responsible for the low scoring m the match between197 words
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Article128 1930-05-07 5 The following F.M.S. officeis have been granted leave: Mr. A. G. Mondy, Warden of Mines, Pahang, three months preparatory to retirement; Mr. P. H. Forbes, Chief Accountant, F.M,S.R. six months and fourteen days; Mr. S. R. Drayton, Senior Engineer, Wireless, Posts and Telegraphs Department, six months and 21 days; Dr.128 words
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Article640 1930-05-07 5 Depressed Feeling m Both Markets. Singapore, April 30. Increases m stocks of both Tin and Rubber were responsible for a depressing feeling m the mr.rket both as regards the metal and the raw material, although strangely enough there has be?n rather more doing m Rubber shares. The640 words
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75 1930-05-07 5 Co-operation Representing 4,64£ Acres. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, April 30. Three hundred and fifty Malay, Chinese and Tamil rubber growers m Selama district me* at the instance of Major Haines of the Taiping P. A. under the Chairmanship of a Chinese towkay who addressed75 words
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Article159 1930-05-07 5 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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Article29 1930-05-07 5 Mr. Richard Sidney, until recently on the staff of the High School, Bukit Mertajam, has been transferred to the Free School, Penang He took ud duty there on Monday.29 words
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Article3273 1930-05-07 6 THE LATE MAJOR ST. CLAIR. Striking Tribute to a Public Spirited Man. A warm tribute to the memory of the late Major W. G. St. Clair (a former editor of this paper) was paid by the Municipal Commissioners at their monthly meeting yesterday. Mr. R. J. Farrer3,273 words
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Article328 1930-05-07 6 NASSIM ROAD MEETING. C.I.D. Officers Interrupt Annual Conference. On Tuesday night, officers of the Crirr. Investigation Department, led by Mr. R v Onraet, Director of the C.1.D., raided nous*- 24 Nassim Road and arrested ten Chine*, and one Chinese woman who have b^ charged m the328 words
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317 1930-05-07 6 Young Bill Collector Sent to Prison. Scow Tiong Watt, a young Straits -bom 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. 8. Wilson). The317 words
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Article122 1930-05-07 6 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 W stated that the man had hacked another Chinese with an axe m a house m Amoy Street The complainant,122 words
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BIG SCORE IN CLUB TOURNAMENT.
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Article426 1930-05-07 7 Weak Engineers Side Overwhelmed. Merchants 7; Engineers 1. The most one-sided game m the S.CC. socct.r ornsmuift to date took place on the Padang lay evening, when the Merchants beat a .ry weak Engineers side (fielding only ten Hi by seven goals to one. The Engineers :ed426 words
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Article345 1930-05-07 7 R.A.F. Fail Again. S.R.C 3; R.A.F 1. ID a first Division encounter on the Anson R ad Stadium last evening the S.R.C. beat the :l A F. 3—l. The R.A.F. side have been showing improved farm during their last few games and might have won345 words
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119 1930-05-07 7 At the general meeting of the Mohamedan 'anight Cricket Club on Sunday, the following fficials were elected: President: Maiden bin I >rahim; Vice Presidents: Osman bin Mohamed uad Syed Abubakar bin Abdulrahman Aljunied; n Secretary: Syed Mohamed bin Abdulrah- i.-.n Alkaff; Asst. Hon. Secretary: Mohamed Shah119 words
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Article922 1930-05-07 7 Mr E. D. Butler and Mr. C. V.'^rd-JacKson are endeavouring to form a local Horticultural Society, says the Malay Mail. Mr. H. M. Fleming has been posted to Ipoh as Assistant District Engineer. F M.S. Railway* Mr. Hall is the District Engineer. The Hon'ble Mr. C.922 words
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Article526 1930-05-07 7 A Difficult Year. The third annual general meeting cf Thornycroft (Singapore) Ltd., was held at the company's new offices, Thornycrcft House, Tank Road, yesterday at noon, Mr. Merton H. Brown presiding. There were also present Messrs H. C. Atkin-Berry and H. R. L. Dyne (directors', Mr. G.526 words
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Article140 1930-05-07 7 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 965 th. 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 ?d. New York 14% cts. PRICES REALIED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Cents Per Lb. Standard140 words
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Article202 1930-05-07 7 The following action was taken at a meeting of the Board of Control held on April 15th: The accounts of the Victoria Memorial Hall and Theatre for the first quarter 1930, were considered and passed. Decided to leave m the hands of the President the question of refund202 words
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Article13 1930-05-07 7 Mr. E. V. Dabb, formerly of Oopeng, is now manager of Lahat Mines.13 words
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Article611 1930-05-07 7 FILTRATION METHOD. Tangiin Club's Scheme Explained. In deciding to construct a swimming pooi wiiere, instead of it being necessary to refill with fresh water at frequent intervals, there will be a modern system of filtration and aeration, Tangiin Club will bring to Singapore a most welcome611 words
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Article287 1930-05-07 7 Three Accused Fined. The three Chinese who were arrested at house No. 360 Orchard Road some days ago when the premises were raided by officers of the Preventive Service were yesterday produced before the Second Magistrate, Mr. P. S. Williams, when they were convicted on287 words
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Article46 1930-05-07 7 Mr. E. D. Fleming, returning from Home by the Ranpura, is to go to Taiping upon his arrival m Malaya, as Assistant Protector of Chinese, which office was rendered vacant by the transfer of Mr. A. W. Hay to Malacca at the end of March. M.M.46 words
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844 1930-05-07 8 SONG BEATS GUILLERMO. Crowd Disputes Referee's Decision. Y. C. Song, Malayan feather and lightweight champion, successfully defended both his titles against Battling Guillermo of Manila at the New World last night. The fight went the whole distance and there was nothing very thrilling about844 words
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Article118 1930-05-07 8 The following is the result of Mixed Foursomes played on Tuesday. Thirteen cards were taken out and the following were returned. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Potts 43 1% 35 Major G. J. V. Shepherd and His Highness the Sultan of Kelantan and suite are on a118 words
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69 1930-05-07 8 The following preliminary return of ocean shipments of para rubber (including latex, -evertex and concentrated latex) during the month of April, reaches us from the Acting legistrar General of Statistics, SJS. and F.M.S. Latex. Re vertex, Rubber (tons) Cd Latex Total. Singapore 31,666 200 31,866 Penang69 words
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Article1248 1930-05-07 8 LOTUS BLOSSOMS— PART 11. Lien Hua awoke when it was nearly dark. The cypress branches above her were sharp against a clear grey sky. Hearing no voice, she scrambled up and looked over the hillock. There was no one m sight! She ran around the screen and then retraced her1,248 words
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Article215 1930-05-07 8 Sikh Stabbed m the Stomach. Achar Singh, a Sikh was yesterday charged before the Second Magistrate (Mr. P. S. Williams) with the attempted murder of two other Sikhs Bauwa Singh and Banta Singh. It was alleged that the accused on April 7 went to Bauwa Singh's215 words
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Article201 1930-05-07 8 Tye Kee Yoon Estate. The Pinang Gazette understands that the big Tye Kee Yoon will case which was fixed for hearing m the Supreme Court to-day has been settled by the parties. Eminent Counsel had been engaged for this suit which was expected to last201 words
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Article203 1930-05-07 8 The Port Dickson Yacht Club's tenth race of the season took place on Sunday, over course "A," i.e. two rounds of a triangular course, leaving all marks to port, and one round leaving all marks to starboard. Sailing conditions were ideal, with a steady fresh breeze from203 words
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425 1930-05-07 8 INTERESTING REPORT. Learning m a Tough School. An interesting letter has been received b the Free Press from Mr. Nai Kirn Lin. b Walley's Chinese manager. He says: But won a sensational fight last night (March 2G against Tommy Oboba of New York at the425 words
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Article445 1930-05-07 8 Business Leases Monthly or Yearly Observations of some importance to leaseholders of business property m Singapore MR made by the Chief Justice (Sir William Munson) delivering judgment m a case concerning the lease of 564. North Bridge Road (a property at the corner of North Bridge Road445 words
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Article62 1930-05-07 8 Driver Acquitted of Blame. In connection with the death of an India named Kapoon Singh who was knocked dovu by a trolley bus m Keppel Road on the morning of April 6, the Coroner has returned verdict of death by misadventure, the eviden having disclosed no62 words
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Article15 1930-05-07 8 The new Municipal Loan is to be issued at 96, not 97 as reported yesterday.15 words
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Article265 1930-05-07 9 A NEW DEVELOPMENT. Charges Against Chinese Merchant. Allegations to the effect that he purchased a ItfgC number of Turf Club sweep tickets i: t* ndin? to run a private sweep m connection mtib the unlimited non-selling sweep which ll to be drawn during to-day's races were265 words
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Article258 1930-05-07 9 Ratu Pahat Car Driver Fined. leutenant r> I* C Reynolds of the Welch Regiment iM complainant m a case of rash Arli tag whuh came up before the Third Magistrate yesterday morning, the accused being the Chinese driver of a Batu Pahat car which rashed Inta258 words
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383 1930-05-07 9 Stabbed m the Side. Hi S.w Bok, a Chinese rukisha puller, was t tnclay charged before the Third Magistrate M: J F F. Gregg > with the attempted murlei ol another Chinese puller named Ng Kirn .1 Q§ I)r B. Shears said that at about383 words
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Article1198 1930-05-07 9 GOVERNMENT CHANDU. Monopolies Opium Packing Plant. The House of the Tiny Tubes is certainly a revelation to the lay mind (writes a Free Press representative who, at the invitation of the Acting Superintendent of Government Monopolies (Mr. G. E. Cator) yesterday inspected Government's Opium Packing1,198 words
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Article417 1930-05-07 9 PLAINTIFFS WIN, Work Not Satisfying General Criterion. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, May 2. In the Supreme Court, Penang, Mr. Justice Sproule delivered judgment m the case m which the Hewett Art Furniture Company, Penang sued Messrs Brossard Mopin for recovery of the sum417 words
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241 1930-05-07 9 A Five Per Cent Dividend. The seventeenth report of the directors to the shareholders to be presented at the annual meeting at noon on Monday. May 12. at Chartered Bank Chambers, states: The Profit and Loss Account for the year, after making due provision for241 words
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Article95 1930-05-07 9 fFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, May 2. Bangkok May Day incidents include a numoer of arrests of Chinese following the finding jf a notification posted calling members oi che unregistered Seamen's Union to observe May Day as Communists m other parts of the world 11 ib'Z'j.95 words
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Article583 1930-05-07 9 OPIUM SMUGGLING CHARGE. STRANGE BILLIARD BALLS. Is Recipient Guilty of Importing That In order to prove a charge of importing contraband goods the prosecution would have to prove that the accused person or persons actually ordered the goods, was the submission made by Mr. S. B. Tan before the District583 words
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Article306 1930-05-07 9 Three Years Imprisonment for Chinese. The discovery on board a twakow In the Singapore River of two revolvers led to the arrest of a Cantonese named Mah Wai who was charged m the District Court before Mr. C. Wilson, yesterday, with unlawful possession of arms. The306 words
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Article104 1930-05-07 9 The death occurred on Saturday evening at Penang General Hospital of Mr. Robert Lister, Chief Engineer, Mata Hari. The deceased who was 51 years of age was a native of Dunfermline. He had been m failing health for some months. The late Mr. Lister who had been some considerable time104 words
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Article1235 1930-05-07 10 Quicquid agunt homines nostri eat farragt Libelli Juvenal The thought of Sir William and Sir Cecil meeting amid the fragrance of the magnolias at Port Dickson should be inspiring, but The TopicLst is afraid that were he to suggest the possible lines of conversation he would1,235 words
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Article505 1930-05-07 10 A POOR GAME. First League Win For I.C.F.A 3; R.A 2. Yesterday's first league encounter between the Indo-Ceylonese and the Royal Artillery produced very little m the way of good football. The game was scrappy, and slow for the most part. Interesting diversions were offered by the505 words
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Article243 1930-05-07 10 Reduction Confirmed. An extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Straits Trading Co., Ltd. was held yesterday under the chairmanship of Mr. W. J. Wilcoxson to confirm the special resolutions m connection with the proposed reduction of the company's capital. The resolutions were unanimously confirmed. The243 words
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Article906 1930-05-07 10 Sir Evan Jones and Lady Jones nave returned to London from Malaya. Dr. J. Hickey, of Batu Anam, Johore, left for Colombo, en route to Europe on leave. The Senior Executive Engineer, Penang, Mr. F. T. Kinder, is expected to arrive m Penang early m June906 words
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449 1930-05-07 10 Girls Brought into Colom f or Prostitution. Two Cantonese men were on FnoV. before the District Judge 'Mr. C Wii-. importing girls into the Colony lor of prostitution. The first complainant, a young Cttfj from Hong Kong stated that wbfk :i. Hong Kong some time449 words
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Article172 1930-05-07 10 Tamil's Fatal Error of Judgment. The Coroner. Mr. F. G. Bourne, yesterday gave his finding m connection with the death. of a Tamil who while attempting to cross the railway lines at one of the Bukit Timah road level crossings, was knocked down by passenger train and172 words
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Article140 1930-05-07 10 Police Orderly Shot. A Malay Police constable, orderly to Mr Mallard, A.S.P., was shot dead a* Mr. Mallard's quarters at Bukit Permai, Kampong Bahru. at about six o'clock on Friday afternoon. His assailant, it is said, was Mr. Mallards Hylam cook who has since disappared. According to140 words
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Article170 1930-05-07 10 In response to a request by a number of I boys of Rangoon Road School a meeting wm held at the School on May Ist. at which it w unanimously decided to form an Old Boys' a sociation. There were present Capt O. Williams m the170 words
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Article16 1930-05-07 10 Mr. L. A. Daries, of Messrs. Henry A Wau^ and Co.. Bangkok, has left for Singapore16 words
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Article323 1930-05-07 11 SON TO JOIN SERVICE. Had Hoped for Another Year m Malaya. I am naturally very sad at leaving Malaya after 32 years service" Sir William Peel told a representative of the Free Press at the rclcnial Secretary's House upon his arrival m Singapore on his way323 words
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376 1930-05-07 11 Payments to Banishees. The following are minutes of a Committee meeting held at the Chambers of the Hon'ble the Chief Justice on April 9th. Present Sir Wm. Muiison (Chairman) Messrs. S. Muthu Kumaru. Seah Eng Tong. 8 S Sawhny. Lim Bock Kee. Ng Sing Phang, Tbong376 words
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Article209 1930-05-07 11 Has Boey Kok Leong Absconded On the application of the Assistant Official k dgacc 'Mr. T. B. Cocker) a warrant was relay orderea to be issued by Mr. Justice ttetens fat th? arrest of Boey Kok Leong, the cal justice of the peace who was recently209 words
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Article88 1930-05-07 11 This return represents imports during the calendar month, regardless of date of receipt The following are the foreign rubber imports, during April. Smoked Sheet Scrap Lump Country of Origin and Crepe Sheet and Bark Total LJ I j ¥V "c Sumatra 573 5,566 871 7,010 Dutch Borneo88 words
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Article985 1930-05-07 11 Kuala Lumpur Branch The eleventh ordinary meeting of Robinson and Company. Limited (Singapore and Kuala Lumpur) was held on Saturday m the Chartered Bank Chambers, Mr. W. H. MacGregor I presiding. Others present were: Messrs. W. A. Pell, E. A. Stevens, S. G. Hacker. A. E.985 words
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Article307 1930-05-07 11 Business Community's Appreciation. Local trade circles, the Free Press understands, feel that there is cause to be greatly satisfied with the efforts of Government's Statistical Department to issue trade statistics within as short a time of the end of the month as possible; indicating, as they do.307 words
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Article94 1930-05-07 11 Satisfactory Progress. I From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh. May 3. At the annual meeting of Johan Tin the chairman. Mi. J. M. Sime. said operations were still on a tribute basis. The present labour force was 700. They were steadily increasing output which was approximately 550 pikuls94 words
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Article190 1930-05-07 11 The Cathedral Controversy. To the Editor. Sir,— lt was not my intention, and it is not my intention, to become involved m a newspaper controversy over the rights and wrongs of the question of the Chaplaincy or what occurred at the annual parochial meeting last Monday.190 words
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Article1040 1930-05-07 11 CLEANER- TRAVEL. [Prom Our Own Correopouaeut.j Bangkok, Anril 30. The State Railways have made a bold move towards solving the increasing haulage problem over the ever extending length of lines controlled and built by them. Realising that the firewood supplies of the country cannot last for ever,1,040 words
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Article175 1930-05-07 12 KING AT MOSCOW. Trial of Wits t's Far Eastern Service.] Shanghai. May 1. A Chinese delegation of five with fifteen secretaries and interpreters, headed by Mo Tehhui, left Harbin for Moscow this morning where the Sino-Soviet conference meets on May 15. The Chinese delegates assert the conference175 words
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Article169 1930-05-07 12 Ringleader's Appeal. [From Our Own Correspondent.! An echo of the affray on Parit Perak Estate m connection with which several coolies were charged with rioting and with assault on a European assistant was heard m the Perak Appeal Court to-day. The Magistrate after several days hearing169 words
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Article152 1930-05-07 12 Basis of Claim m Penang. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, 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 Eng Yong. Krabi Road, Commune of Talat Mur m the district152 words
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Article140 1930-05-07 12 Prison for Chinese Clerk. [From Our Own Correspondent.] lpoh. April 30. A sequel to a five years old offence was enacted m the lpoh Magistrate's Court today when Yee Hood Peng, a former clerk at the lpoh Club, who pleaded guilty to criminal misappropriation of $532 five140 words
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Article55 1930-05-07 12 Book Cabinets for New York Cathedral. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] 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 presence of55 words
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Article20 1930-05-07 12 [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, May 1. Hong Kong has imposed quarantine on arrivals from Siam for cholera.20 words
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Article167 1930-05-07 12 SIR W. PEEL IN PENANG. Enthusiastic About New Work. [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Penangr, May 1. Sir W. Peel arrived by the Khiva this afternoon looking very fit. Interviewed by the Pinang Gazette he said he was delighted to be back m Malaya once more, "While167 words
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180 1930-05-07 12 Chinese Girl's Complaint. [From Our Own Correspondent. 1 Kuala Lumpur, May 3. A case of interest to the Chinese community was begun m the local Police Court yesterday when Wee Kok Chong. son of a well-known Justice of the Peace, was charged with abducting a180 words
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Article55 1930-05-07 12 No Consumption Danger. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok. May 1. Despite an outbreak of anthrax and foot and mouth disease at the Government abattoirs m which 600 bullocks are involved, it is officially announced there is not the slighest possibility of market supplies being contaminated or55 words
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Article35 1930-05-07 12 Rockefeller Institute's Offer to Si am. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, May 1. The Rockefeller Institute has offered to donate 300,000 ticals towards a building scheme which will benefit medical students.35 words
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Article39 1930-05-07 12 Chinese Arrested m Bangkok. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, May 1. Sixteen Chinese have been arrested while attempting to bring about a strike m order to boycott the loading of rice for the Borneo Company.39 words
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Article55 1930-05-07 12 To Try Again Next Year. [FREE PRESS SERVICE! COPYRIGHT.] 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 attempt55 words
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Article49 1930-05-07 12 [FREE PRESS SERVICE: COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, May 1. The official Brahmin forecast for the coming planting season was announced at the annual ploughing ceremony this morning. It states there will be a sufficiency of water for the people and rice, fish and fruit will be abundant.49 words
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Article57 1930-05-07 12 Supposed Murderer Hangs Himself. FFrom Our Own Correspondent.] Penangr, May 4. On Saturday evening a prisoner m Penang gaol was found dead m his cell having hanged himself using his shirt as a rope. He was m custody waiting trial on a charge of murder of a57 words
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Article753 1930-05-07 12 IMPORTANT FIRST LEAGUE FLXTURE. AN EARLY GOAL. Chinese Enjoy Most of Lost l-riHTIP M.F.A 1: S.C.F.A 0. The Malays beat the S.C.F.A. m the first division of the league before a record crowd at Jalan Besar yesterday by an early goal. They were hard put to it during the remainder753 words
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Article273 1930-05-07 12 X %Zl UIV T 0. X tlKXilfj, [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, May 4. Rain stopped play m the last two matches of the Penang-Perak inter-state tennis when Perak was leading 7—6. Even games and excellent tennis were a feature of the defeat of Lam Say Kee273 words
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Article438 1930-05-07 12 RAIN INTERFERES WITH CRICKET. NO PLAY SATURDAY. S.R.C. Beat S.C.C. m Low Scoring Match. In common with most other local .sport n cricketers enjoyed an enforced rest on Sal day owing to the rain. The most important of yesterday's gan was that between the SRC. and an s C C438 words
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Article319 1930-05-07 12 Realisation on the part of the local football authorities of the need for stringent action m order to cope with breaches of the laws of tb? game such as have occurred m several match* s this season is indicated by the minutes of the Disciplinary Board of319 words
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Article95 1930-05-07 12 The Gazette notifies the appointment of M E. W. F. Gilman, as Resident Councillor, Pen ang. Among other appointments notified an Mr. N. A. Sedgwick to act as Registrar of Corr panics and Official Assignee, S S. Mr G C v Muller to act as Deputy Treasurer; Capt O L.95 words
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Article405 1930-05-07 13 S. I\( \A I Mscu ssions April BIMIHIIM of the Singapore So- the prevention of cruelty to animals, 1 I E'.ans presiding, the question of erectwatering fountains for working bullocks it-aiM discussed It was decided to apply Municipal permission to erect the fountains approved design at405 words
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Article436 1930-05-07 13 Constable Arrests a Detective. I v. as so ?laci when the Malays scored tl goal that I clapped my hands and ac:.tally hit him." said a Malay named Ali A boo who was charged m the Second Court, eforc Mr P S. Williams yesterday with436 words
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Article40 1930-05-07 13 and Mrs. and Miss Betty McGregor have Benaag for England. It is understood that and daughter will compete at Bisley. the General Officer Commanding the !> m Malaya, Major-General H. L. Pritr"- returned to Singapore from leave on < I day. 140 words
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STRAITS SETTLEMENTS ASSOCIATION.
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Article641 1930-05-07 13 Camerons Highlands Site for the Straits? The report for presentation at the annual meeting on May 16th at the Exchange Room at 5.15 p.m. states: New members enrolled totalled 94, but against this there was a wastage of 84 by transfer or other causes. There were 751 meribers641 words
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Article165 1930-05-07 13 A Committee meeting was held m the Exchange on April 11th. Present:— Mr. H. D. Mundell (Vice-President > Mr. G. Parbury. Mr. E. A. Elias, Mr. Wee Swee Teow, Mr. O. R. S. Bateman, Mr. A. S. K. Mac Donald, Mr. J. R. George, Mr. G. G. Franklin,165 words
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Article83 1930-05-07 13 Missing Hylam Cook. A reward of $250 is being offered by the Police for information which will lead to the arrest of the Hylam cook employed by Mr. Mallard, A.6.P., who on Friday last, it is alleged, shot and killed a Malay police orderly. The incident occurred83 words
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Article17 1930-05-07 13 Mr. H. D'Arcy Irvine, Manager of Banteng 1 estate. Banteng. is sailing on Home leave with- 117 words
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Article577 1930-05-07 13 GUARDED QUARTERS Hylam Boys Down I Some forty sisters and about a hunart* i nurses m residence at the General Hospita heaved a general sigh of relief when they sa down to dinner last evening. For the firs' meal m nearly two days they were once agair577 words
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256 1930-05-07 13 A Twelve- Year-Old Ruffian. A small Malay boy, 12 years of age, was sentenced to five years at the Reformatory by Mr. C. Wilson, District Judge, yesterday. The boy was convicted on a charge of robbery of a camera and a ring from a Chinese256 words
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Article97 1930-05-07 13 A Malay school boy was drowned m a canal m the vicinity of the Tanglin Post Office on Saturday afternoon. The water m the canal had risen to an unusual depth owing to the heavy rain and the unfortunate boy, who had gone down to the canal97 words
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Article147 1930-05-07 13 L-xports 01 Tin. Foreign exports of tin. being final shipments on ocean-steamers at ?U Malayai. Ports during the month of April. 1330 Destination Tons. United Kingdom 963 United States of America 0.103 Continent of Europe 2,130 British Possessions 383 Japan 119Other Foreign Countries 67 Total 9.765 This147 words
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Article398 1930-05-07 13 Latest Donations List. The following are the donations received up to May 3rd. Already acknowledged $21,035.02 List of Kedah Donors: The Hon'ble Mr. T. W. Clayton 100 Public Works Department, Alor Star. Collected by Senior Executive Engineer 23 Baling. Collected by District Officer 23 Education Department. G.398 words
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Article789 1930-05-07 14 CLUB TROPHY SERIES. South West Monsoon The yachting events dt the R.S.Y.C. on Sunday comprised the third of the series of the Club Trophy and at 10 a.m. the A clrss were sent off on the S. W. Monsoon course. Kelat m her eagerness was early on789 words
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Article162 1930-05-07 14 Match Against Racecourse Club. The following was the result of the match played on Sunday May 4th, at Sepoy Lines between the Racecourse Golf Club and the Sepoy Lines Golf Club, former players mentioned first. E. C. Van der Beck and S. I. M. Ibrahim 0,162 words
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Article21 1930-05-07 14 In the final of the •Telegraph Cup" J. M. C. Macgilchrist best H. Morris by 3 and 1.21 words
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Article35 1930-05-07 14 Mr. Lim Keang Beng has been appointed to I be a member of the Singapore Harbour Board as also has Mr. G. de Haviland; Mr. J. Dick has been appointed to the Penang Harbour Board.35 words
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Article491 1930-05-07 14 S.C.C. LAWN TENNIS. Smith to Meet Kleinman m Championship Final. Roy Smith qualified to meet D. H. Kleinman m the final of the S.C.C. singles championship on Thursday by virtue of his clean-cut victory over the Rev. W. H. M. Aitken m the semi-final yesterday evening. It491 words
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Article105 1930-05-07 14 Singapore G.C. vs. Keppel G.C. A match will be played on Saturday afternoon next at Bukit Timah between Keppel Golf Club and Singapore Golf Club, m the final round of the Wei Hai Wei Cup competition. The following are the teams (Keppel players mentioned first) and times for teeing105 words
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Article136 1930-05-07 14 May Medal Competition. The May medal competition was played yesterday afternoon and resulted m a win for Mrs. H. Harding m "A" division and by Mrs. J. Innes Miller m "B" division. Forty-two cards were taken out. and the following were returned. "A" DIVISION. "B" DIVISION. Mrs.136 words
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Article198 1930-05-07 14 The Riff-Raffs vs. Garrison Golf Club. The match between the "Riff-Raff" Club and the Garrison Golf Club, played on Sunday, resulted m a win for the Garrison Golf Club by 4 points to 3 V» The scores were as below. Riff-Raff players mentioned first. R. Craik and198 words
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464 1930-05-07 14 A HARD-FOUGHT GAME. Fast But Disjointed Forward Play. S.R.C 2: I.CF.A 2. Yesterday's first league encounter between the S.R.C. and the Indo-Ceylonese lacked the essentials of a good match m one respect chiefly— the Club's play was quite without any sort of combination. The Indo-Ceylonese464 words
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Article202 1930-05-07 14 May Competition. The May Bogey competition was played on Saturday and yesterday and resulted m a win for Mr. M. M. Paterson m "A" division and or Mr. V. P. F. Walsh m "B" division. Sixtyone cards were taken out and the following were returned. "A" Division.202 words
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Article212 1930-05-07 14 The following are the results reported to May sth. Sir William Peel, Governor ol Hong Kong, left Singapore on the Khiva on Sunday, man\ of his friends being present on the wharf to bid him goodbye. On Saturday Sir William was entertained to lunch at the Europe212 words
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Article732 1930-05-07 14 A GOALLESS DRAW Dogged Defence by R. y Players. S.C.C 0; RAF. Their exhibition of football yesterda Padang when opposed to the RAF haps the worst that the S.C.C. forw; given this season. In fact, it wouic o out of place after yesterday's game bo that732 words
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Article46 1930-05-07 14 Alarmed People Rush hto Streets. IFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIG! Bangkok. H«9 A distinct earthquake shock was exp this evening at 8.45. Fans and lights violently swinging and people .sittim were rocked while people rushed out V: houses into the streets astonished ai:d46 words
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Article46 1930-05-07 14 Bill Passed. From Our Ow (iMfw 9*m I* Penan?. 1 The Gazette's Colombo MBit ponda ith^t despite European and planting th*» Legislat ye Council passed UK In j Bill which will now be considered I committee m order to reni"v« clauses and conditions.46 words
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Article6186 1930-05-07 15 London. April !>;,.!' Telegraph^ political correspondent >' O(,vernment will soon consider o! the Singapore Ba~e. In view of menl reached at the Naval Conference replace hlttiMhlp tonnage until 1936 eiliownl Circles are .nclined to the view Singapore as a battleship base i.s no longer toy consequently a plan will6,186 words
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Article334 1930-05-07 16 Death Sentence on Indian Wife Slayers. Two Indians convicted of murder have been sentenced to death at the Johore Assizes, whicl 1 were continued before Mr. Justice Thome a* Johore Bahru yesterday. A third, also charged with the capital offence, was convicted of culpable homicide not amounting to334 words
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Article23 1930-05-07 16 At a meeting of Asiatic Planters m Penang on Saturday, it was unanimously decided to form a Penang and Kedah Asiatic Planters Association.23 words
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Article175 1930-05-07 16 CHARM OF ITS BEAUTY. Plea for Preservation of Old Town. IFrom Our Own Correspondent Malacca, Ma> 4 H.E. the Governor arrived punctually to tin at the jetty which was decorated with but tin and greenery. Lady Clement! was presented with a bo. by a Convent pupil, and175 words
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Article232 1930-05-07 16 Great Expectations m Sleepy Hollow. From Our Own Correspondent Malacca, May The Governor (Sir Cecil Clementi} was takes round Malacca harbour this morning acrom nied by Mr. Hazel of Sime Darby "s, the Beet! of the Reception Committee, m the m»: launch Simit. Sir Cecil appeared232 words
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Article180 1930-05-07 16 Malay's Claim for Return of Share Money. [From Our Own Correspondent Ipoh. May 6. An interesting suit is before the Perak Supreme Court, a local Malay sump n\> Chinese and Malays, described as directors of the Perak Pusing Electr.c Tin Mining Company Limited for the180 words
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Article70 1930-05-07 16 £3,500 Dispute to be Investigated. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYR in HT Bangkok. May A betting dispute m connect on with to-d. races has been referred to the Racing Do mittee. The backer's bet consisted of pommttflnf winners of the first seven races m the pr; gramme. All70 words
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51 1930-05-07 16 [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT Bangkok. H*J The wife of the Chief Judge of the M Court, acting as Lady m Waiting to UM Q during the present Royal tour of Ii J was k lied outright as a result of i accident between Saigon and51 words