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Title Section11 1930-06-04 1 The Singapore Free Press SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 1930. NO. 2,23411 words
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Article182 1930-06-04 1 ;:h Melancholy 353 ;•> ,biic und Gaming 353 v Eciuration Bil! 354 i ;n:::u Position 354 i:>:t". Prospect.- 354 Hi \M> (OIRT NEWS. Estate Case 357.339 Against Chua Ann Chin 357 M Pulkt Fatally Stabbed 3fT St nten< on Chinese *****3 t: -Olci Robbery Recalled 3V) rad< Mark Case182 words
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Article198 1930-06-04 1 June 3 j k. 175 Tuns S7U ninwWff 8.00 Pi ppei While 54 j pp r Black 39 ..•.-<■ Tapioca 4-05 r! Sago Small 6.75 pra Sundried 8.80 R:c*>. Anam No. 2 250 f Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark J Red Eagle (New) 830 Rkc Siam old No. 1.198 words
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Article129 1930-06-04 1 G H Pennefather. a well-known r m Singapore and Far Eastern ports. Home to-day on retirement on the I innel steamer Perseus. C Subramaniam. oi the Durian Duun Malacca, lias ±one on transfer to I): Jacobs has arrived to take his tamcfl oi Syed Ahmad bin Mohamed Mr Nornanbhoy Abdeali.129 words
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Article137 1930-06-04 1 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTH MANSON— On May 26th. at Batu Gajah Hospital to Dorothy, wife of H J. Manson. of Sungkai.— a daughter. DEATHS. GARDNER.— May 5, m London. John Gardner, formerly of Jelebu. F.M.S.. m his 70th year. VAN KOOTEN —At the General Hospital on May 29th. 1930. Petronella Van137 words
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Article386 1930-06-04 1 The last mall from Home with dates up to May Bth. arrived by P. and O. on Friday This mail leaves by 8.1. on Thursday. The action over the estate of ihe late Yang Swee Tong was adjourned untii July after two days' evidence had been heard.386 words
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Article210 1930-06-04 1 June 2 SELLING London 4 months' sight 2 3 15 16 London 3 months' sight 2 3 7:8 London 60 days' sight 2 3 13 16 London 30 days' sight 2 3 25;32 London, demand 2 3 3|4 London, T.T. 23 ***** Lyons and Parb, demand 1431 Hamburg,210 words
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Article860 1930-06-04 1 On more than one occasion opportunity has been taken m this column to point out that the present state of depression m British trade and the large number of those unemployed are being incorrectly used as factors m estimating our national position. Unemployment m Germany, America and860 words
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Article795 1930-06-04 1 May 30. A correspondent m the Malay Mail writes to that paper m strong terms upon what he refers to as the cant just now surrounding the matter of gaming and asks if there is no member of Federal or Legislative Council sufficiently concerned m what795 words
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Advertisement58 1930-06-04 1 S ibacriben to the "Singapore Free Pres*>*' .!> returning from Europe, to the Straits ny <>f the miil lines, are invited to send tin Manager the name of their steamer date of arrival m Singapore. Copies will be mailed to meet them at various ports •nil 9 :uh nptiun to58 words
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Article846 1930-06-04 2 May 31 The Government Education Bill, which for the sake of simplicity may be described as keeping children at school a year longer than at present, that is to say until fifteen years of age, Is a measure the effects of wnich it is quite impossible846 words
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Article705 1930-06-04 2 June 3 A correspondent whose letter is quoted elsewhere writes remarking upon the number of a certain class of vacant houses which are at the moment empty, taking this as evidence of what is popularly called a property owners' ramp. It is a fact, which is apparent705 words
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Article682 1930-06-04 2 June 4 In an interview with sentative yesterday Mr kats k the leader of the Japan* m egati to the London Naval c „t expressed satisfaction with been accomplished and a ratification of the agree proceed without difficu: Japan and the United St the whole we should682 words
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Article479 1930-06-04 3 Closing Down and Tribute Working. eventb animal genera] meeting oi the Ptah Company, Ltd.. was held at the re- office, No. :-:d. Beach street. Fenang <■■ laj noon. If] J V C Davis presided and the othvis wen Messrs. F. N. Syer. J. R. Kemp D Crawford.479 words
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Article213 1930-06-04 3 I uuirniott'd non-fiction works will ho ton Issue on Saturday, at 9 a.m.: iV.i and H. W. Lunier. Pear Diver, U3fß Adventuring over and under SouthBtrkenhead lEarl of) The World m 2030. rut- Essays >. 1930. lllus. :t\ Id iR-D.i R. D Bs Diary. 1887I 193€ illus. branc213 words
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Article599 1930-06-04 3 (LAST NIGHT'S FUNCTION. Siamese Royalty Among Over Thousand Guests. It being the first such reception given by H.E. the Governor (Sir Cecil Clementi* and Lady Clementi since their arrival m the Colony this year th^re was an added interest m the brilliant event which took place599 words
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Article117 1930-06-04 3 The following members of the Consular body m Singapore were invited to attend a luncheon at Government House yesterday. Mr. H. Sarton (Belgium): Mr. and Mrs. Tong Lao (China); Mr. and Mrs. H. Mikkelsen (Denmark): Monsieur and Mme. S. Saugon (France*: Dr. H. Bode (Germany); Mr.117 words
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Article186 1930-06-04 3 Medical Officer's Son Belaboured and Robbed. Bombay, May 11. Details now available ol last night's casualties show that of the twenty -seven injured, thirteen had bullet wounds and the others injuries from stones and knives. Among the injured is a twenty-year-old 'on of Mr. Byrne, the186 words
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Article626 1930-06-04 3 MR. C. W. COCHRANE CJVLG. C. B. E. Awarded to Miss Amy Johnson. Tne list oi honours conferred upon the occasion of the King's Birthday was published n London on Monday evening. The principal honours are notified to Malaya through the .nedium of the British626 words
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Article753 1930-06-04 3 Volunteer Services Rewarded. Commanders oi the Order of the British Empire include Mr. Robert Morton Dyer, and Mrs. Burnett Smith, the now.'ist. (Annie Swan). Companions of the Order include Mr. Charles Walter Hamilton Cochranv (Chief Secretaiy F.M.S.; Mr. David William Tratman and Mi. Charles Portescue Garstin. Officers of753 words
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Article481 1930-06-04 3 Annual Report. The report of the Superintendent of Singapore Fire Department for the year, 1923. states inter alia: The number of calls received was 145. being an increase of 35 on last year's figures. The calls are classified as under: Genuine fires within Municipal Limits 102;481 words
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Article, Illustration598 1930-06-04 4 AN INSPIRING SIGHT. Loyal Demonstration on the Padang. Two thousand khaki clad men removed their head dresses and raised their voices m three rousing cheers for His Majesty the King yesterday morning when the King's birthday parade was held on the Padang. The King was 65598 words
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Article110 1930-06-04 4 [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Malacca, June 3. The King's Birthday parade on Kubu plain this morning consisted of Volunteers, Police, Cadets and Scouts with Lieut.-Colonel Lermit In command. The Resident Councillor, Mr. C. H. G. Clarke, accompanied by Mr. A. H. Dickinson, Chief Police Officer, arrived shortly after110 words
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Article35 1930-06-04 4 Mr. B. Mcßacon, accountant at the Malacca branch of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank, has gone on transfer to Penang, and Mr. E. A. Partridge, from the Northern Settlement, has succeeded him m Malacca.35 words
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Article79 1930-06-04 4 I From Our Own Correspondent. Kuala Lumpur, June 3. At Kuala Lumpur this morning the King's Birthday parade consisted of four companies of the M.S.V.R., two of the M.V.1., two of the Indian Police, two of the Malay Police, and one of Cadets on the Padang. Mr.79 words
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Article117 1930-06-04 4 The following are the British Malaya declared Exports of Para rubber inclusive of latex for the month of April, 1930, showing local origin, as compiled by the trade registries at Penane. Malacca. Kuala Lumour and Singapore. U.K. Br. Pos Europe U.S.A. Japan Others Total Tons Tons Tons Tons117 words
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Article1115 1930-06-04 4 Peeling awkward and self-conscious I edgei along the shop fronts down the steep, slippery streets of Lausanne. A fall of snow, now trodden hard, glazed the paving-stones; and it was all I could do to keep my feet. All the world seemed waiting to laugh if I1,115 words
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Article393 1930-06-04 4 Turnover Suffers. From the speech of the chairman at the meeting of the F.M.S. Chambers of Commerce we take the following items: Demand for most lines (m Kuala Lumpur) was fairly good during the early part of the year but later the cumulative effects of the393 words
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53 1930-06-04 4 Preliminary Return. Ocean Shipments of Para Rubber (including Latex. Revertex and Concentrated Latex) during the month of May, 1930. Latex Revertex Concentrated Rubber Latex Total Tons Tons Tons Singapore 33.567 260 33,827 Penang 11,412 8 11.420 Malacca 49 59 108 P. Swettenham 3,662 22 3,684 Total53 words
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Article156 1930-06-04 4 The following is the report by the Directo r s to the twenty-fifth annual general meeting of shareholders to be held at Fullerton Building, on June, 7th at noon. The profit for the year amounted to $807.38 to which must be added the sum of $1.733156 words
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Article436 1930-06-04 4 SELANCwOR MEETING, Special King's Birthday Race. I From Our Own Correspond, Kuala Lumpur. j Unt Following the previous days h. the course was m excellent oottOitkm second day's races at the Seian^or mthe fields and attendance wet* D(K of it being a public holiday. The committee included436 words
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Article133 1930-06-04 4 Shot by "Volunteers.** Peshawar, Ma> ?»> Incomplete details of the tragedy resulting ill the death of one of the British police ofttoi P are reported from Mardan. It appears Th;f Mr. Murphy, the Assistant Superintend* -nt i I Police, received an intimation that a party "red shirts"133 words
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Article111 1930-06-04 4 Women's right to smoke m the streets Oslo is claimed m a practical fashion b\ number of young and not-so-young girls wlw march down the Avenue Karl-Johan m mornings puffing at cigarettes. A certain feminist whose first name b Vfe ginia has been championing their claim n111 words
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Article62 1930-06-04 4 Mr. K. B. Brotchie is being transient -a Kuala Lumpur to Seremban to take c\mn the Seremban branch of the Asiatic Petrol Company, vice Mr. E. M. Scoular. who h ing to Kuala Lumpur, says the Mala\ M- i Mr. C. M. Merrick, formerly with ItH Al'< m Kuala Lumpur,62 words
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949 1930-06-04 5 THURSDAY. MAY 29. 1930. VONG SWEE TONG ESTATE ACTION. HEARING CONTINUES. Witness Who Says Plaintiff is Dead. two witnesses for the defence whom it agreed should be heard before the close case for the plaintiff owing to the fact v. as an old lady of 83 and the other Cbineae949 words
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Article972 1930-06-04 5 CONTRACTORS EVIDENCE. Transactions Over SlOO Pendant. Further evidence was recorded by the District Judge (Mr. C. Wilson* yesterday, m the case m which a well-known Straits born Chinese, Chua Ann Chin, former manager of the jewellery department of Messrs. Ching Keng Lee and Company. Ltd..972 words
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Article528 1930-06-04 5 SERANGOON SHOOTING. A Question of Common Intention. The defence for the three Chinese u!:2geci to have been concerned m the armed attack on a Chinese lady <from whom they stole $200 near the Serangoon Road Speedway on March 13th and the subsequent shooting, when pursued, of a528 words
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Article269 1930-06-04 5 Coroner's Enquiry. The Coroner Mr. F. G. Bourne has returned a verdict of culpable homicide not amounting to murder against two Boyanese named Alibbin Undong and Arik bin Awang. who are alleged to have stabbed two Chinese rickisha pullers. Tan Chin Tee and Koh Wah. The269 words
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Article163 1930-06-04 5 The following action was taken at a meeting of Committee No. 6 held on May 20th. Accepted the lowest tender, that of Lav Chong. at 51. 900, for th- changing rooms at Mount Emily swimming pool, and that of G. H. Oehlers for precast concrete latrines, at $1,095.163 words
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Article564 1930-06-04 5 NO LUCK FOR S.R.C. j Disjointed Display at the Stadium. R.E 1; S.R.C o. Although the S.RC. were a disjointed lot m ye~terday's match against the R.E. at the Staj dium. they gave the Engineers many anxious j moments and had rather hard luck m not564 words
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Article124 1930-06-04 5 From enquiries made it is learned that the circumstances which led uo to the free fight on the Singapore Stadium on Tuesday evening when the St. Joseph's Servers Brigade were opposed to the British American Tobacco Company were as follows: Play developed on rough lines and players124 words
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Article139 1930-06-04 5 A.P.C. Overwhelmed. Etceteras 11; A.P.C 1. The kick and rush methods of the A.P.C. tournament side proved of less avail against the Etceteras on the Padang last night than against any other of their opponents this season. The winning side led by five goals to nil139 words
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Article44 1930-06-04 5 For the Mixed Foursome competition played on May 27th 14 cards were taken out. The best returns wereMrs. C. O. J. Young and Maj. G. J. V. Shepherd 46 9 37 Mrs. and Mr. J. I. Miller 44 6% 37 v.44 words
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Article51 1930-06-04 5 Mr. W. H. Wood, who has been the very popular District Officer at Port Dickson for several years, leaves for Home with Mrs. Wood. Mr. Wood has recently been seriously ill but is low much better and it is hjped that a holiday m Europe will soon complete his recoveryMM - 51 words
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Article990 1930-06-04 6 Mr. C. Smith has been appointed to act as Conservator of Forests, Johore. Johore Government Gazette Extraordinary records with deep regret the death of the Hon' ble Dato Adbullah bin Haji Othman. S.P.M.J., PIS. During the absence of the hon'ble Mr. B. J. R. Barton on990 words
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Article917 1930-06-04 6 ROBBERS CONVICTED. c Serangoon Shooting Case Comes to an End. Sentence of death was passed by the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) at the Assizes yesterday upon one of three Chinese concerned m the armed attack on a Chinese lady (from whom they stole $200) near917 words
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Article74 1930-06-04 6 On Wednesday, the local Detective Branch arrested a European named S. Palk, described as a planter, who is alleged to be wanted m Johore. The arrest was effected at a hotel during the afternoon and was m consequence of a provisional warrant from Johore charging the accused with74 words
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Article21 1930-06-04 6 Mr. S. S. Van Sitteren has arrived m Kuala Lumpur to take over management of Messrs. Keys and Dowdeswell's branch office.21 words
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Article256 1930-06-04 6 NEW MARKET. Canvas Shoes for British Public. Behind the announcement that Messrs Tan Kah Kee, the well-known Singapore rubber manufacturers, are to start a selling campaign through agents m London of canvas rubbersoled footwear, lies the fact that the firm are planning to open256 words
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Article655 1930-06-04 6 Naval Base Visited. A Correspondent writes to the Malay Mail that the Hon'ble Mr. J. Strachan, General Manager. F.M.S. Railways, accompanied by Mr. J. C. G. Spooner. Engineer for Ways and Works, and Officers of the Engineering Department, F.M.S. Railways. Open Lines, left Kuala Lumpur by655 words
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Article44 1930-06-04 6 An accident occurred at Pennateng Janggos, Butterworth, when a car from Kedah, ran over a child of one of the policemen attached to the Permatang Pauh. The child was taken to the Butterwcrth Hospital and is said to be m a dangerous condition. ExEx - 44 words
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Article446 1930-06-04 6 Paucity of Business. Singapore, Ma\ Paucity of business was again a genera] plaint m the share market throughout fee and gloomy conditions have prevailed fa the Tin and Rubber sections. Sentinv regards the former was unfavourabl aff, by recent London advices that Visible Sunn are expected to446 words
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Article358 1930-06-04 6 Annual Meeting. Mr. P. C. Sands presided at the annual general meeting of Malaya Publishing Hous« Limited, held at the offices of the Company Stamford Road, yesterday. Others present were Messrs. E. Keating. Fook Wah. Tan Lee Chum the Rev. J. F. Peet. A. V. Harris.358 words
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Article99 1930-06-04 6 At the eleventh annual general metti? the Penang Rubber Exchange held on Satur, at the Exchange premises, 14, China St: Penang, the following were elected for HP President: Mr. Heah Joo Seang, vice-!' dent: Mr. Khoo Beng Cheang, honorary tary: Mr. Lim Pek Young, assistant h<>n I99 words
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Article663 1930-06-04 7 ADJOURNED UNTIL JULY. Plaintiff's Story of Division Pact. Before the Supreme Court action affecting tbt t rate of the late Vong Swee Tong was admitted for mention m July, before Mr Justice Stevens yesterday, the plaintiff, who claims to lawful son of the deceased and663 words
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Article198 1930-06-04 7 Professor Kay-Mouat's Views. Professor J. R. Kay-Mouat. Head of the Phytologj Department at the College of Medicine, Singapore, passed through Penang on Sunday D the B. I. vessel Tairea after having spent three weeks m Burma studying. In an intertei with a Pinang Gazette reporter he198 words
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Article88 1930-06-04 7 I:i» Penang Cricket Club met the Eastern Company at the Esplanade Penang on 8 .luiay at cricket. The result was a draw after mu-n sting game. The Club, batting first, QP I total of 57 runs, out of which 42 was nt'ibutt'd by Boyd who carried his bat. The roUapseS. Echo - 88 words
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Article1188 1930-06-04 7 SIN KUO MIN POH. History of 16 Years Reviewed. IBy Our Chinese Correspondent. I The Sin Kuo Mm Poh a Chinese leading daily newspaper m Singapore celebrated it? 16th anniversary on May 20th. In the year 1913, when Yuen .Shih-kai attempted to overthrow the Chinese Republic1,188 words
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Article288 1930-06-04 7 56.000 JEWELLERY HAUL. "If You Shout I Will Stab You." A daring armed robbery which was committed m a house occupied by an elderly Chinese and his family m May 1928. was recalled before Mr. P. S. Williams, Second Magistrate, yesterday when a Chinese named Tan Nghee288 words
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Article228 1930-06-04 7 Tuesday, May 20. Lady Clementi was present at the tea party given by the Arab ladies. Wednesday, May 21. His Excellency dined with Lieut-Colonel W. M. Hore and Officers 2nd. Bn. The Welch Regiment, at the Officers' Mess. Tanglin. Thursday, May 22. Sir Aurel Stein had luncheon at228 words
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Article194 1930-06-04 7 Alleged False Trade Mark. Before Tunku Abdul Rahman (Second Magistrate) m the Kuala Lumpur Police Court on Tuesday, says the Malay Mail, a Chinese firm. Chop Tai Kong, was charged with using a false trade mark and selling goods with a counterfeit trade mark and also with194 words
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Article660 1930-06-04 7 THREE GOALS AHEAD. R.A.F. Enjoy Most of Lost VicHtlC. M.F.A 4; R.A.F. 1. The Malays took matters easy after establishing a three goal lead against the R.A.F. m the first division of the league at the Anson Road Stadium last evening with the result that .he660 words
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Article138 1930-06-04 7 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 969 th. auction yesterday, when there was catalogued 1.769,304 lbs.; 789.87 tons. Offered 1,528,869 lbs.: 682.53 tons. Sold 1.281,387 lbs.; 572.05 tons. Spot. New York 13 cts. PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Cents Per Lb. Standard Quality No138 words
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Article84 1930-06-04 7 Mr. Duncan askc-d at *he meeting of the Selangor Motor Union, if the other motoring bodies m Malaya had agreed to the proposed rules for the Malayan Motor Union being submitted to the Royal Automobile Club. Mr. H. Munro Scott (for the Secretaries, Messrs Gibson. Anderson and Butler) stated that84 words
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Article184 1930-06-04 8 The Annual Meeting. Mr. -T. G. Campbell was elected President of the St. Andrew's Society at the annual meeting held at the S.C.C. last evening. Other officers elected were Mr. G. Marshall, vicepresident: Mr. C. F. Smith, secretary, Mr. T. J. Gallagher, treasurer: and Messrs S. McIntyre.184 words
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345 1930-06-04 8 SATURDAY, MAY 31, 1930. JAVA NOTES. Prominent American Visitors. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Batavia, May 26. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gould and their two daughters arrived m Java last week on their way to Bali. Mr. Jay Gould is a very well-known American business man who is making a trip345 words
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Article172 1930-06-04 8 Yesterday before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) Lee Hor alias Lee Tiong Tim was charged with being m possession of instruments and plates for the purpose of counterfeiting the trade marks of Kirn Tai tea, and also Kwong Joo tea. The accused pleaded guilty to both charges172 words
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Article71 1930-06-04 8 A motor cycling fatality occurred on the Muar Road at 4.30 a.m. on Sunday says the Malacca Guardian, resulting m the death of Mr. C. M. Bennett of Lanadron Rubber Estates, Ltd., Panchor, Muar. How the accident occurred is unknown but deceased was taken to the hospital at Muar m71 words
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Article134 1930-06-04 8 Appointment of Capt. 0. L. Hancock. Home papers notify the appointment of Captain O. L. Hancock. 0.8.E.. Director of Prisons. Gold Coast, to fill the position of Inspector of Prisons S.S.. and Superintendent of Singapore Prisons, formerly held by Lieut. -Col. Tyte. Captain Otho Lewis Hancock, who134 words
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Article1055 1930-06-04 8 Quicquid agunt homines nostri eat farragi Libelli Juvenal Our London correspondent notifies us of the Bishop's Move. Will the result be Checkmate or Stalemate? In view of recent police activities m the > direction of the suppression of anything i savouring of a flutter with chance1,055 words
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Article935 1930-06-04 8 R.A. JUST BEATEN. Persevering Kendall Scores Winning Goal. S.C.C 2: R-A. 1. The S.C.C. were perhaps as hard put to it to claim a victory over the R.A. m the first division of the league on the Anson Road Stadium last evening as they have been935 words
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Article277 1930-06-04 8 LOCAL CRICKET. Good Partnership Between Price and Welchman. At Johore on Thursday the Welch R» beat Johore by 7 wickets, Johore betted The scoring was not very brisk owinj: slow outfield, but Keyt going m 3rd down, made a valuable 31, and hLs w,-. last wicket277 words
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Article169 1930-06-04 8 The Prize Giving. The S.R.C. Tennis Tournament was concluded on Thursday. In the final of the Doubles Handicap T. Leijssius and R. Nicholson conceded a walk over to Noel Hay and Frank James as Leijssius was indisposed. An exhibition doubles was played off between Noel Hay and169 words
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Article194 1930-06-04 8 Care of the Links. [From Our Own Correspondent! Kuala Lumpur. May 2M. Mr. V. A. Lowinger presiding at the MWHWi meeting of the Selangor Golf Club, stated that the profit was similar to last year after allowing for $1,000 allocation to the newly instituted fund for the194 words
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Article82 1930-06-04 8 As already announced, Mr. T. P. M. Übk\ European Master, Malayan Educational Servi has been appointed to act temporarily U Hmaster, Anderson School, Ipoh m addition his own duties. Mr. Jermyn, who succeeds Ayre as headmaster, is not due from H<> furlough for some weeks to come, Mr Uwrfc aT.O.M. - 82 words
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Article3515 1930-06-04 9 COMMERCE WINS. Proposal to Close the Offices Defeated. Hi r j Parrel (President! presided at the meeting of Municipal Commission yes- |a] and other present were Messrs. See Tiong .v i m Chim Tuan, H. W. Raper, Wee Swee IndM Eunos bin Abdullah, J. B.3,515 words
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Article539 1930-06-04 9 Funeral Yesterday. The funeral took place last evening at Eidadari Cemetery, the Rev. J. V. Westiake oJficiating. and a large number of mourners being present, of the late Mrs. Waring wife of Mr. H. R. Waring, chief accountant of the Europe Hotel, who died at the539 words
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Article66 1930-06-04 9 At the Selangor Assizes, before the Ebnt*b!e Mr. L. H. Elphinstone, K. C, Chief Justice. F.M.S.. m the Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpur, two Malays, Ali bin Baba and Mohamed bin Sagap were each sentenced to two yean/ imprisonment for having fraudulently used as genuine a cheque purported to have been66 words
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Article166 1930-06-04 10 Preparing for Flight Across Atlantic. Amsterdam, May 6. Squadron -Leader Kingsford-Smith arrived here from U.S.A. to-day to prepare for his non-stop transatlantic flight m the Southern Cross. He will make a fortnight's trials with the machine, which has been reconditioned at the Pokker works. Squadron Leader166 words
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Article18 1930-06-04 10 Messrs. W. G. Reeves and L. R. F. Earle have been appointed assistant district judges tn the Colony18 words
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650 1930-06-04 10 MONDAY. JUNE 2, 1930. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS ASSOCIATION. CONFERENCE COMMITTEE, Council Reform and Public Works. The following are the minutes of a special Committee meeting held m the Exchange on May 29th at 5 p.m. Present: Mr. H. D. Mundell (President), Mr. H. W. Raper Vice-President Messrs R. St. J. Braddell.650 words
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Article1533 1930-06-04 10 PARISIAN PLEASURE. Fashion Rules for Berlin Frauleins. Paris. Entertainment here has entered upon another Informal period. But again with a difference. The pendulum is swinging far from the dinner and theatre party function, yet guests are invited to stay long enough to see Hamlet m its1,533 words
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169 1930-06-04 10 FATAL SHOOTING. Soldier Mistaken For Burglar. A distressing tragedy was reported to the Police yesterday which had resulted m the death of a sapper of the Royal Engineers. It appears that three of the Royal Engineers at Changi were out m a boat on Saturday169 words
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Article94 1930-06-04 10 Question of Publication. Reuter has cabled certain information m regard to the numbers of this sweep. In view of recent police action against us relating to the publication of information regarding sweep results we do not propose to publish this. It may be added that the police94 words
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Article97 1930-06-04 10 A Chinese workman was killed and others wounded m fight that broke out between Chinese and Indians at the Naval Base on Friday afternoon. It is believed thait the trouble started over an argument between an Indian overseer and a Chinese carpenter. Chinese and Indian97 words
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Article678 1930-06-04 10 A NARROW WIN. Soldiers Lack Speed To <; et S.C.F.A 2: Welch. Small though the margin of victors result of the first division bagm n ween the Welch and the S.C.F.A. a' Besar Stadium on Saturn :v*\ fettered play given by the Chinese If the678 words
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Article254 1930-06-04 10 Plans of the X.L.M. The British Government having |i»Mi consent to the resumption ol the mail Mp to the Dutch East Indies from Oct. 1 nest, A. Plesman. Managing Director of UK KXM interviewed by the Nieuwe RotterdamCourant (April 15th.). said ttW condition tached to254 words
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Article35 1930-06-04 10 The following appointments h*v< been made by the Secretary ol Si;«T< Colonies:— Federated Malay States M> Minahan, M.8., Ch.M Lady Medual OJ Miss E. M. Southgate. Nursing Sistt S& Settlements: Miss E Callely. Nursing 8W35 words
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284 1930-06-04 11 DISPUTED DECISION. Datson's and Sharp's Records Unbroken. fhriUi welt plentiful at the Speedway or. Sat .rday night The decision m the special halteoge race between Sig Schlam and Charles patsofl rather disappointed the spectators. In Qisl »U> Schlam's chain parted company hi> machine and Da284 words
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387 1930-06-04 11 Beauty and Ugliness. The Ha.-em of the Turkish Sultans m the MuM-urn of Top Kapou. formerly the Eski Bcnl or Old Palace, m Stambul. is a curious mixture of beauty and ugliness. It has undergone countless changes since the time of Sultan Suleiman387 words
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Article65 1930-06-04 11 Christy to go into Business m England. Johannesburg. J A. J. Christy, the young Transvaal player Jrho toured England last year with H. G. Dome's team, will shortly leave this country to take up a business apppointment m London. >rher prominent South African cricketers who tmtt65 words
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Article131 1930-06-04 11 TrnUiHlm evening at about 5.30, says the Malay Mail of Tuesday, an alarming occurrtnec took place at shop-house No. 369, Batu Road, the end of a row of shop houses of com.juratively recent erection, when the entire fell m and part of the outer wall collapsf: No qm was injured,131 words
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Article537 1930-06-04 11 SELANGOR RACES. Many Odds-on Favourites Score. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, May 31. The weather was tine for the first day of the Selangor Turf Clubs summer races although it was rather too warm for comfort. There was a large attendance including the Chief Secretary, the537 words
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Article54 1930-06-04 11 Italian Airman's Plans. London, May 7. Squadron-Leader Bert Hinkler will begin a flight to Australia shortly m a monoplane amphibian of his own design. He may attempt to lower his record of 16 J 2 days from Croydon to Darwin, made m February, 1928. Mrs.54 words
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60 1930-06-04 11 London, May 7. Thirteen days is the time Capt. Savino, an Italian aviator, has set down for his flight from Rome to Darwin. Using a tourist seaplane, he will probably leave at the end of May. The stages will be Castel Rosso to Bagdad, thence to60 words
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Article108 1930-06-04 11 Mr. Ham stated at the meeting of Penang Municipal Commissioners that the view of the Commissioners is that the most important and most pressing problem to be faced at the moment is an improvement of tbe system of sanitation. It is intended that m the immediate future the Engineer's Department108 words
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Article825 1930-06-04 11 REST UNBEATEN YET. Europeans' Second Innings Collapse. Leading on the first innings by the ul.clui margin of 80 runs The European XI meeting The Rest m the annual Clarke Cup trophy match suffered a severe setback during the last half -hours play or so on the825 words
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246 1930-06-04 11 LIVELY POLICE BATTING AGAINST S.C.C. Scoring the total needed m an hour and ten minutes where their opponents had taken two hours, the Police C.C. beat an S.C.C. XI at Thomson Road on Saturday by six wickets. They passed the 130 mark with only four wickets down and. batting an246 words
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Article325 1930-06-04 11 In this game at Raffles College ground yesterday Laverton won toss and Gibson, Pank and Neville gave the side quite a fair start Pank batting well. Laverton stayed m from the fall of the sth wicket at 61 to the close without being defeated. Jarvis bowled325 words
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Article216 1930-06-04 11 A lively knock of 76 by Retnasabapathy laid the foundation of the Ceylon Sports Club's good defeat of the Press XI < who themselves declared at 141 for seven wickets* by five wickets on Balestier Plain yesterday. The scores were:— Press XI: T. Hope c Sebastien216 words
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Article42 1930-06-04 11 Yesterday the Singapore Harbour Board Cricket Club beat the S.C.RC. 2nd. XI at the latter's ground. The Chinese scored 43 for eight wickets while the Harbour Board scored 79. The highest scorer was Flankayer on the Harbour Board side.42 words
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Article287 1930-06-04 11 The Selangor Fire Brigade was called out at about 1.20 on Friday morning to the Weld Hill area, where a hill covered with blukar and scrub was on fire. The Brigade returned to the station about an hour later, having succeeded m subduing the fire. For the third quarter of287 words
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Article321 1930-06-04 12 Passing of a Famous Rubber Expert. (From Our Own Correspondent.] On Saturday morning the sad news reached Batavia that Mr. J. H. Marinus had died at Buitenzorg at 5.30 that morning. This news came as a tremendous shock to those who had heard321 words
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Article425 1930-06-04 12 SCENES OF RUIN. Several Persons Injured. I From Our Own Correspondent.] Batavia, May 26. On Wednesday afternoon a whirlwind which assumed the proportions of a small cyclone struck Weltevreden and caused considerable damage. At about 2 o'clock the sky became overcast and m most offices it425 words
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Article43 1930-06-04 12 (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, May 30. In the Chinese Club assault case this morning accused was sentenced to one day's simple imprisonment and fined $500 out of Which $200 was given complainant as compensation. An appeal was lodged.43 words
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63 1930-06-04 12 Bridegroom to Become Monk and Bride a Nun. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, May 29. At a marriage ceremony m the town of Ratburi. the presiding monk preached such a powerful sermon that the bridegroom, swayed by the priestly eloquence, decided forthwith to63 words
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Article321 1930-06-04 12 REMARKABLE CASE. Judge Remarks on Counsel's Procedure. IFrom Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, May 28At the Assizes yesterday before Mr. Justice Farrcr-Manby, Haji Omar of Klang, a Malay was charged with the murder of his father on Jan. 22nd. The evidence showed accused and his father had321 words
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52 1930-06-04 12 Hindu Mass Meeting Interrupted. I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. Bangkok. May 28. A party of Hindus were arrested when holding a mass meeting with a photo of Gandhi m their midst. The police seized quantities of literature which are being translated. The Hindus have been52 words
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Article98 1930-06-04 12 Splendid Local Film. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, May 30. A remarkable Malayan film entitled Black Sand was exhibited privately at the Coliseum last night. The film is produced by Gordon Wong the photographers being D. Spurling, G. W. Hoflin and fie'd assistants. A. Wiggington, E.98 words
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Article69 1930-06-04 12 Blind, Deaf, Dumb. I From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca. May 30. There was a startling incident at a Chinese hotel here. A visitor was sitting on the roof conversing with another and tapping playfully on the balustrade with a brass roomkey when suddenly a flash of lightning69 words
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Article46 1930-06-04 12 Government Object to Article. fProm Our Owi; CorresDoncient.i Penang, May 28. Publication of the Kwong Wan Yit Poh. a Chinese vernacular paper, has been suspended by order of Government. It is understood Government objected to a recent article dealing with Sino-Japanese affairs.46 words
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Article73 1930-06-04 12 Death of King's Sister. LPREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, June 1. The death ha* occurred of Princess Chudha Ratanaraj, sister of the King, the court has been placed m mourning for thirty days and the King is thereby prevented attending the golf finals at the Sports Club73 words
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Article19 1930-06-04 12 His Majesty will not be advised to exercise his power of disallowance m regard to the Stamp Ordinance 1920.19 words
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Article1069 1930-06-04 12 INCREASED TAXES. Wide Scope of Latest Rules. IFrom Our Own Correspondent. 1 Bangkok, May 29. Motorists of all grades have been waiting for the new act to come into force Owners of commercial vehicles no less than those who drive a car where formerly they kept1,069 words
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Article603 1930-06-04 12 YACHT CLUB_ REGATTA, Sampan Collision m Sculling Championships. The two steam launches. Lao- and Rimau. carrying a gay and vr of about seventy supporters, and private launches and yachts over I the course, made a brave and do] for the Royal Singapore Ya'ht c regatta which603 words
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Article225 1930-06-04 12 MILITARY BASE MANDOR SENTENCED. The ease ED which Amaradin. an Indian Mohammedan, wtm charged witi: crimin breach of trust m respect of nonfat held trust for coolies employed at the Military Ha* was concluded before the District Jud»< .M: C. Wilson) on Wednesday afternoon. BBttten of three months' rigorous imprisonment225 words
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Article743 1930-06-04 13 j a Left! is the new secretary of the r.\ t.-nbrr of Mines. Get U Rat' and Mrs. Rat\ who went to kraUl OB a brief holiday, are expected back rtiflcate of naturalization a,s a British h<i^ been granted to Haji Samscori Hajl Udkaam .j: J743 words
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Article425 1930-06-04 13 DISTRICT COURT CASE. Chinese Wife's Complaint Against Tamil Husband. An attractive young woman, picturesquely attired m the garb of a Mohammedan married woman but who was described as a Chinese by birth, was the complainant m a rather involved action which was commenced before the District Judge,425 words
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Article533 1930-06-04 13 S.P.C.A. and Humane Killing. At a meeting ot the Management Committee of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, held en May 19th. Mr. R. H. Onraet presided. The report of a member who was deputed at the previous meeting to make inquires regarding the533 words
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Article824 1930-06-04 13 1,400 VACANT DWELLINGS. "Herding" m Overcrowded Districts. Commenting upon the alleged •rent ramp" m Singapore, which, he considers, vitally effects all classes of the city's population, a correspondent writes that while driving through Siglap recently both he and his wife noticed large numbers of terrace houses vacant.824 words
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Article104 1930-06-04 13 Johore European Bound Over. The European named S. Palk who was arrested m Singapore a few days ago on a provision? 1 warrant from Johore charging him with criminal breach of trust m respect of over $7,0°0 and who, on his arrest, was taken to the General104 words
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Article44 1930-06-04 13 Mr. H. L Dowbiggin, Inspector-General ot i Police, Ceylon, who- went on a mission to Pales- I tine m connexion with the re -organisation of the police there, returned to Colombo on May j I 25 by the P. and O liner Naldera. I44 words
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Article677 1930-06-04 13 MALAYAN OLYMPICS. Meeting the Chamber of Commerce. [By Our Chinere Correspondent. J Mr. Fu Wu Meng. Editor of Sin Chev. Jit Poh, presided over the first promoters' meeting of Malayan Chinese Olympics, held m the Chinese Chamber of Commerce with a full attendance of individuals and677 words
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Article228 1930-06-04 13 A 70-year-old prawn-seller, of the sth mile. Ampang. was found dead m a hole near the electric generating-station of Yukon Gold Company on Thursday night, says the Malay Mail. His name was Tarn Pow. It appears that it L<> the custom for a number of dwellers228 words
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Article59 1930-06-04 13 We are pleased to hear says the Times of Malaya, thit Mr. Smith, who was hurt m an accident during the hill climbing competition on Sunday, is not so seriously injured as at first thought. He has broken no bones and is only badly bruised and shaken apart from a59 words
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Article1089 1930-06-04 14 WELCOME INNOVATION. Sea View Waters Invaded. The R.S.Y.C. races on Sunday were quite a new and pleasant departure from the usual weekly events. Beth classes raced to Sea View m the morning and back again m the afternoon. Tiffin was taken at Sea View Hotel and much1,089 words
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Article750 1930-06-04 14 SOUND DEFENCE. Keen Charity Game at Stadium. Volunteers 2: Regulars A fairly large crowd which included H.E. the Governor. Lady Clementi and the Hon'ble Mr. John Scott, witnessed the match between the Volunteers and the rest of the Garrison at the Singapore Stadium yesterday afternoon. The750 words
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Article84 1930-06-04 14 The June Ladies' Eogey Competition was played yesterday afternoon, and resulted m a win for Mrs. Guy C. Clarke m "A" Division and by Mrs. G. de Havilland m "B" Division Forty-two cards were taken out and the following were returned: Mrs. de Havilland 15 All Square84 words
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Article61 1930-06-04 14 The results of the breast stroke handicap I which took place at the Chinese Swimming Club on Sunday were: A Class: Ist. Tan Lai Chai, 2nd. Ho Chin Lai, 3rd. Lim Chin Hin. Time 3 mm. 51 sees. B Class: Ist. Sim Boon Hoon, 2nd. Sect Chong61 words
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Article948 1930-06-04 14 EXCITING CRICKET. Balhatchet Gives the Rest Splendid Victory. After a most exciting days cricket, m spite of the fact that the winners took nearly four hours to score just over 200 runs m the afternoon, the Rest beat the European XI m the Clarke Cup trophy948 words
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Article454 1930-06-04 14 EFFECT TREMKMmii s Japanese Delegate iv.^ Through Singapore Unless America tapped v the Three-Power Pact by the j fti ernment. though, as then y m the process, it. would take tim. Ed by Mr. Reijiro Wakatsuk Japanese Prime Minister and th»- c delegate to the454 words
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Article29 1930-06-04 14 I Bevter's Service, I Welling ton, .lunt I Wellington beat tte British Bagb§ tttdH which is touring New 7.(alr*nd by 12 to 9.29 words
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Article127 1930-06-04 14 Malaya to Regent's Park. One of the largest and nwefl bolli animals, birds, rod reptiles ever made m thFar East passed through Penan*: OQ Hay Jttt says a correspondent ol tht- Malay Mail 00 I Eumaeus. en route for the Soofeogtcftl Qardei m Regents Park. London The127 words
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Article45 1930-06-04 14 Badtaran and Chunchie din not ba' Fall of wickets: 1—17; 2— >4 I— W 5—171; 6—171; 7—179 Bowling: Hill one for 58 Regie! W Lt. Bryan five for 80. Bromky-Dawn;>-for 19; McFarlar.e none for 7 Biada--Ist Innings: 184 (Leijssiu^ tfl J. Bryan five for 58 >.45 words
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Article165 1930-06-04 14 The Riff-Raflh beat the hC X l latter's ground yesterday. S.£.R.C— Siow Han b D«an 4 d b Jarvis 0; Jitt Siang b Sunto v: Kb Jarvis 24; Kong bDOOg b Jarvi- 0 H c Woosey b Jarvis 6, Siov> Ku b i Evan Wong lbw Jarvis165 words
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Article6631 1930-06-04 15 [Reuter's Service.] Sydney. May 11. VflBS Amj Johnson arrived at Lous Reach i vs thi> evening and was welcomed by greatest crowd ever seen m West Queen- Motor-cars were arriving all night lon«; people to «reet her. Calcutta, May 27. total pod m rhe Calcutta Sweep amounts £900,000 It6,631 words
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Article30 1930-06-04 16 Mr. H. J. Murphy, a passed Cadet attached to the Federal Secretariat, has gone on transfer to the Magistrate's Court, Ipoh, where he will assUt the Magistrate m his work.30 words
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Article114 1930-06-04 16 DREDGEMASTER KILLED Knocked Down by Inknown C ai* LFrom Our Own Corresponds Kuala Lumpur. IU; > An unknown motor-car blocked killed Mr. Henry Morgan, aged 54 master m charge of number two Rawang Tinfields. Serendah on San.; ing. fracturing his skull and both l, g Mr.114 words
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Article108 1930-06-04 16 Malay Students. I From Our Own Correspondent Ipoh. Jun» After a year's agitation a Trade Sch<>>. m opened by Government at Ipoh to-du> :r lt n informal function m the presence <>t Mr A. Keir, Inspector of Schools, Perak, vbo hi* stalled Mr. H. A. Jeff.108 words
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Article81 1930-06-04 16 Five Recipients. [From Our Own Correspondent.! Ipoh, June t Among the local recipients of Birthday Honours certificates are the following: Towkay Loke Chow Thye, Kuala Lumpur Dr. Saw Ah Choy. Taiping. the Maharaja Indra, Kuala Kangsar. for 30 years Malay official, and also an old81 words
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Article108 1930-06-04 16 Hearing on June 10th. [From Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh, June I The Ipoh Chinese newspaper seizun En sedition was mentioned m the Police Court to-day, when counsel for eight of the jociaad applied for reduction of bail. Thie police withdrew the charge against the sixth ar<108 words
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Article50 1930-06-04 16 PERAK-SELANGOR C UP-TIE FOOTBALL. [Prom Our Own Correspondent 1 Ipoh. June t, Perak is preparing a team for the first CU| tie against Selangor on June 14. The chtel surprise is the absence of Walker, the |**l» keeper, who abstained from pluym» ta The team Is reported In ine!;:d» stt50 words
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Article74 1930-06-04 16 An appeal to the Hungarian Home Oft: forbid beauty competitions has been MB4 Bishop Csisxarik at the instance of the I: national Union of Catholic Women wlv plore the effect of these competitions w minds of young girls. The evil effects, they point our. arnoticeable on the74 words
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Article110 1930-06-04 16 The Society for the Prevention m i i to Animals m Madrid is again insist m more humane methods of bull-nghtmu royal order for the nomination of committee to draw up new regulations I ridas (bullfights) has been issued— at tin >p request of the Queen, it110 words