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Title Section13 1930-08-06 81 The Singapore Free Press THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1930. NO. 2,24313 words
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Article243 1930-08-06 81 Jobort Whit*- Paper 81 Rubber Position Rl China Situation 82 i Commission and the OonlCftua 82 .ration m Malaya 83 |M1 KRS TO THE EDITOR. bbcf Aids 91 Rubber Crisis 94 1 AND COURT NEWS. y.m Against Adephi Hotel 85 ,r» Cases Criticised 86. 87 /V niilnKJffW Case 88243 words
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Article201 1930-08-06 81 August b SELLING. London 4 months' sight 23 78 London 3 months' sight 2)3 27J32 London 60 days* sight 23 25(32 London 30 days' sight 213 3|4 London, demand 23 ***** London. T.T. 2S ***** I ons and Parii>, demand 1428 Hamburg, demand 234 New York, demand 56201 words
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Article206 1930-08-06 81 August H 175 Tuns $69.25 am bier 9.00 Reppar White- 35 r v pper Black 25 .;tkr Tapioca 3.85 •'•arl Sai?o SmaU 6V4 pra, Sundried 715 Hice, Anam No. 2 250 Rkc Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 6.30 Rice, Siam old No. 1 320 Rice. Rangoon Bin206 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article76 1930-08-06 81 SWITHINBANK— At the General Hospital, Singapore, on August Ist. IS3O, to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Swithinbank, a daughter. WATTY— At the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, on July 30th, 1930. to Teresa, wife of L. T. Watty, a daughter. WARING. On July 27. at the Maternity Hospital, Penang, to Hilda, wife76 words
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Article182 1930-08-06 81 DAY-STARK.— At the Presbyterian Church. Singapore on Saturday August 2nd. 1930. William Herbert, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Day. of Exeter, Devon., to Agnes Elizabeth elder daughter of the late Mr. John Stark of Renton, Dumbartonshire. Scotland, and Mrs. Peter Hay of Singapore. ROACH: BARNARD— On July182 words
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Article426 1930-08-06 81 The last mail from Home with dates up to July 10th arrived by 8.1. on Saturday. This mail leaves by P. and O. on Thursday. In the Supreme Court Mr. Justice Stevens dismissed the claim of Mr. H. H. Willies for $22,000 against the Adelphi Hotel company426 words
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Article756 1930-08-06 81 July 31 it is perhaps unnecessary to emphasise that the correspondence contained m the white paper issued by the Johore Government will arouse general interest, but it may reasonably be doubted whether the opinions which will be formed thereon will show any marked degree of similarity.756 words
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Article819 1930-08-06 81 August 1 From Dr. Drummond Shiels' replies m the House of Commons, as cabled out by our London correspondent m his special service, it may be taken that the Imperial Government has no intention at present nor is likely to have m the future, of taking action819 words
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Article777 1930-08-06 82 August 2 The situation m China has become complicated of late by the growing chaos m the central provinces. The first intimation of this was conveyed some time ago m the announcement that the American authorities had warned its subjects to remove from the area roughly lying777 words
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Article671 1930-08-06 82 August 4 The Gazette at the week-end notified what may perhaps be regarded as the end of the first stage m the indirect assistance which the Malayan Governments are ready to give to the two industries which are suffering so severely from the continued depression- A little while671 words
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704 1930-08-06 82 August 5. The decision of the Government not to invite representatives of the Simon Commission to be delegates at the Round Table Conference, would seem to be dictated not merely by prudence but by common-sense. The Conference can hardly be c^ as the natural occasion704 words
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Article576 1930-08-06 83 CO- OPERATION IN MALAYA. tgtj it is always possible to too much attention to figures to< little to analysis of what represent, it still cannot Hied that the co-operative ent has made a very effective and achieved considerable proMalaya. We say this because a tendency on the part of tiding576 words
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Article264 1930-08-06 83 July Imports and Exports. Foreign exports of rubber, including concentrated latex, latex and revertex, being final shipments en ocean-steamers at all Malayan ports during the month of July. 1930. Rubber including Latex Destination Concentrated and Latex Revertex Total. United Kingdom 9,218 41 9,259 USA 24.470 117 24,587264 words
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Article63 1930-08-06 83 July Imports. Foreign imports of tin ore during the month of July, 1930. Country of Origin Tons. Burma 195 Dutch East Indies: Banka and Billiton 1.006 Sumatra 185 French Indo-China 86 Union ol South Africa 93 This return represents imports during the calendar month, irrespective of date63 words
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Article52 1930-08-06 83 Anxiety as to Water Supply. [From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Aug. 5. A severe and prolonged drought m Perak is causing apprehension as to the water supplies, whilst many Chinese mines are at a standstill the same as the dredges, irrigation channels being dry. Distressing heat was experienced52 words
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Article89 1930-08-06 83 [From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh. July 29. At the Perak St. Andrew's Society annual meeting the Chieftain Mr. David Graham, said at the last Ball there were 137 hosts and 410 guests, the Ball showing a profit of $125 compared with a loss of $344 m89 words
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1868 1930-08-06 83 SAIGON SUCCESSES. Interesting Meeting Comes to an End. A gallant and successful resistance by the Japanese pair. S. Kawajiri and S. Matsukawa. j following on the dismissal of the French ladies frcm the singles by the finalists. Mrs. E. K. Allin and Mrs. E. A. Taylor,1,868 words
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Article234 1930-08-06 83 Day-Stark. The wedding took place at the Scottish Presbyterian Church on Saturday, the Rev. W. Murray officiating, of William Herbert Day son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Day, of Exeter, Devon, and Agnes Elizabeth Stark, elder daughter of the late Mr. John Stark of Renton, Dumbartonshire, and234 words
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Article38 1930-08-06 83 A telegram has been received that Mr. Wah Kec Yong, formerly student of the King Edward VII College of Medicine lias passed his final examinations m Edinburgh. It is understood that Mr. Wah ls returning to Singapore soor.38 words
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206 1930-08-06 84 Played on the Raffles College ground on Saturday, resulting m a win for the Institution by 3 wickets: Raffles College. First Innings: De Vries bowled De Souza 5: Sabapathy c Sassoon b D'Cotta 0; T. Mori b D'Cotta 16; S. Stewart b. Le Cain 24:206 words
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Article211 1930-08-06 84 S.C.C. Vs. V.M.C.A. Strong Cricket Club Side Beaten. A strong S.C.C. side was flolded against tfct V.M.C.A. on the latter's ground on Saturday and were beaten by 14 runs. The scores were:— S.C.C. p. s. Williams b Meredith 23 A. R. 8.-Davenport b Meredith 15 H.211 words
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Article169 1930-08-06 84 Remarkable Bowling by Ah ILoke. [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Aug. 4. There was some enjoyable holiday cricket at Ipoh on Saturday when a Perak State side met Moreira's XI of Ceylon cricketers from Selangor, Perak and Penang. The Bulli pitch was perfect but a fortnight's drought169 words
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Article12 1930-08-06 84 Mr. H. V. Millington has been appointed editor of The Straits Echo.12 words
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Article236 1930-08-06 84 Delahaye's Century. On Saturday the Welch Regiment easily defeated a team from H.M.S. Medway. The military team declared after scoring 235 for 4 wickets out of which Lcpl Delahaye carried his bat for 103. The naval team only succeeded m getting together 108. Bradley made a236 words
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Article1214 1930-08-06 84 EXCELLENT SPORT. Betsy Wins Annual Two-Day Event. On Saturday and Sunday last the R.S.Y.C. held the annual "B" class Round-the-Island race when eight boats turned out, Prima Donna being the only absentee. A start was made sharp at 9 a.m. on the first day off the yacht1,214 words
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Article785 1930-08-06 84 POOR FOOTBALL. Kick and Rush Methods Favoured. S.C.C 1; Selanffw 0. Prom the point of view of good football there was very little m yesterday's encounter at the Padang between the S.C.C. and Selangor. The visitors were a strong bustling side, relying on sheer impetus rather785 words
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Article66 1930-08-06 84 Tuesday, July 22nd. His Excellency the Governor and Lady dementi arrived at Singapore by the Kedah. Thursday, July 24th. Mr. and Mrs. D. Paterson. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Mundell. Miss Hoops, Miss Nesbitt and Mr. K. Hobbs dined at Government House and afterwards accompanied His Excellency and66 words
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Article717 1930-08-06 84 I STATES' _RKcovery Annual Match \V on hv t Wickets. F ""r (Prom Our Ov.n c they batted a second tm J noon, although their openu ;1^ J. Smith batted with mnari; r he took 53 minutes for bis 2 ing one from Hill into Uvock717 words
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845 1930-08-06 85 THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1930 CLAIM AGAINST THE ADELPHI. ILVINTIFF DISBELIEVED. Mr. Justice Stevens' Strong Comments. 808 nfl was delivered by Mr. Justice the Supreme Court yesterday lißg the claim for $22,000 by Mr. B Willies, late managing director of the Hotel against the hotel company; r the sum cf $11,000845 words
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Article34 1930-08-06 85 •ir E h Woolf, eldest son of the late Mr. B Woolf an i Mrs. Woolf, of Sandbach, ure. is to marry Meriel Elaine, only of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Aston, of Bangkok.34 words
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Article1345 1930-08-06 85 56 YEARS IN SINGAPORE. A Life Devoted to Music. Death has laid a heavy hand this year upon the band of residents and former residents who form a link between the Singapore of the present and the Singapore cf two and three and more decades1,345 words
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Article597 1930-08-06 85 RESTRICTION PROBLEMS. Appeal to Government for Legislation. A well attended meeting of Singapore and Johore Chinese rubber estate owners and merchants was held at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon, under the chairmanship of Mr. Lee Wee Nam (President of the Chamten, to consider the recent597 words
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Article95 1930-08-06 85 Mr. St. John Robertson, who fell out of a third floor window at the E. and O. Hotel on June 5 died at the General Hospital, Penan-, on Saturday afternoon. Deceased had been seriously ill from the date of his fall. It will be remembered that the deceased arrived at95 words
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Article860 1930-08-06 85 YESTERDAY'S CEREMONY. A Distinguished Civil Servant and a Noted Surgeon. Glowing tributes were paid Mr. R. J. Farrer, President of the Municipal Commissioners, and Dr. C. J. Smith, Senior Surgeon m Singapore. by His Excellency the Governor (Sir Cecil dementi) at an Investiture held m the Ball860 words
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Article61 1930-08-06 85 Messrs. Brinkmann's Unsuccessful Claim. In the Supreme Court yesterday Mr. Justice Stevens delivered judgment dismissing the claim of Messrs. Brinkmann and Co. against Chop Hoe Seng Hin and Co. The claim was m respect of a shipment of "C" Blanket Crepe rubber which was rejected on arrival61 words
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7476 1930-08-06 86 The White Paper. MEMORANDA BY MR. PRYDE AND ACTING GENERAL ADVISER. We publish this morning memoranda by Mr. Coe, at the time Acting General Adviser. Johore, and Mr. W. Pryde, Legal Adviser, as they appear m the White Paper laid on the table7,476 words
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117 1930-08-06 87 [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Malacca, July 29. A charge of contempt of court preferred against Murugesu, who was the previous day sentenced to three months imprisonment for theft, was heard this afternoon. Mr. Kellagher, District Judge, stated that after receiving sentence, accused remarked to the interpreter,117 words
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397 1930-08-06 88 I.C.F.A 3: R.A 1. In the S.A.F.A. Cup competition last evening the I.C.P.A. defeated the R.A. by three goals to one. Kicking off, the Gunners raided the opponents' goal but without success, Bakar being too quick. The I.CJ.A. took the ball up m turn397 words
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Article780 1930-08-06 88 S.C.C. WIN. Good Marksmanship Gets Goals. S.C.C 4 Submarine Flotilla 3. Marksmanship of more than usual accuracy distinguished the match on the Padang yesterday evening between the S.C.C. and a team representative of the Fourth Submarine Flotilla, which is at present m Singapore on its780 words
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Article350 1930-08-06 88 A SINGAPORE EXPORT. Revelations m Acquisition Case. The acquisition by Government of 76 acres of land m the district of Changi for military purposes was the subject of an appeal m the Supreme Court before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison), sitting with two assessors, (Mr. J.350 words
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Article219 1930-08-06 88 Remarkable Forgery Case. The fourth Assizes concluded before Mi*. Justice Cobbett yesterday when Han Hok Ek was found guilty of forgery for the purposes of cheating and sentenced to two years' rigorous imprisonment. The accused, an employee of Chop Guan Kian Hin. a boarding house m Amoy Street,219 words
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Article162 1930-08-06 88 Discovery of Illicit Chandu. Before the District Judge, Mr. C. Wilson, yesterday two Chinese were charged with being m possession of 610 tahils of non-Government chandu valued approximately at about $4,270. Finding one of them guilty. His Honour imposed a fine of $500 or m162 words
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Article1309 1930-08-06 88 COMPANIES SUPPORTING. Cabled Details from London. Messrs. Peat, Warwick, Mitchell Co., secretaries to the T.P.A. at Ipoh, forward the following cabled copy of a letter from Sir William Peat. The secretaries add that the number of companies in appendix A is not 94 because of a1,309 words
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Article336 1930-08-06 88 HOOK'S BODY FOUND End of Long fwgfe Search. TReuteri, Service. 1 Rangoon. JuK The body of Hook— the vealthy y. enthusiast who set out with Hh.k. mechanic. Matthews, en a flight to Austr June and who crashed on their way tnm to Rangoon— has been336 words
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Article134 1930-08-06 88 No Action m Conjunction with D.E.I. fFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT London, July 30. Dr. Drummond Shiels (Colonial Officn answered m the negative to-day a question by Sir Walter to Frece (Cons., Blackpool) as to whether the British Government was taking action m conjunction with the Government of134 words
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Article808 1930-08-06 89 THE NILE'S BIG DIVIDEND. Excellent Racing at Well Attended Meeting. From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang. July 30. > weather was fine and there was a good Kviunce at the second day of the Penang meettaf to-day. More money than on I iay was paid through the808 words
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Article48 1930-08-06 89 1 be some cold comfort to Ipoh mer--d traders to know that business men Ipoh from Singapore and Penang state lf i* conditions m iDoh are far better -'if>se m Singapore and Penang. Our m Ipoh lies m the fact that we are heart of two producing industries48 words
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953 1930-08-06 89 FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 1930. THE CAMERON HIGHLANDS VISITED. PEACE AND BEAUTY. Impressions of a Recent Trip. Seeing a hill station complete with house* surrounded by pretty gardens, a rest hous. and golf course with perhaps an hotel or *we approached by a good road making the journey up easy and953 words
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Article82 1930-08-06 89 The results of the events which took place at the Chinese Swimming Club on Sunday were* Swimming— 4oo m, free style handicap:— A Class. 1. Scow Sian Chye. 2. Lim Chin Hin, 3 Tan Wee Chwee. Time 7 mm. 21.3(5 sees. B Class, 1. Ong Kirn Teck,82 words
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1926 1930-08-06 89 MARINE COURT FINDING. Reef Improperly Marked on Admiralty Chart. In the Marine Court yesterday before Mr. C. Wilson, Acting District Judge (President) assisted by Commander W. G. Oldershaw R.N.R., Acting Master Attendant and Capt. W. L. Gardner. Singapore Pilot, Capt. Joseph Edward McDonnell, Master1,926 words
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Article137 1930-08-06 89 Local estate to the value of $6,500 was left by the late Mr. John Lisseter Humphreys. C.M.G., C.8.E., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of British North Borneo, who died suddenly at Tientsin on or about December 15, last year, (says the South China Morning Post) Letters of137 words
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Article40 1930-08-06 89 Fit. Lieut. D. V. Carnegie, the former captain of the Singapore Flying Club, competed m the King's Cup air race. He was flying a D. H. Gipsy I Moth, and had a handicap of 1 hour, 57 minutes, 36 seconds.40 words
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144 1930-08-06 90 Pigs Roasted Alive. The Kuala Lumpur Fire Brigade was called out at 3.57 on Wednesday morning to the second mile Batu Road, where five shop houses, including a barber's shop, a sundry goods shop, and a dhoby's shop were burning fiercely. Mr. W. Rodger,144 words
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Article55 1930-08-06 90 In memory of the late Mr. R. G. B. Parrer, M.C.S., who lost his life m Kelantan under tragic circumstances, his parents built a "Wakaf" at Pasir Puteh, which is named the Farrer Wakaf. A waterfall has also been named after the deceased officer, who was an efficient srd popular55 words
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Article765 1930-08-06 90 THE RECENT CRITICISMS. Mr. Miller Mackay's Speech. The following report is published at the request of the State Secretary, Johore: At a meeting of the Johore Council of State held at the Dewan. Johore Bahru, on July 29th, m addition to other business, six amending Bills765 words
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Article483 1930-08-06 90 GOOD FORM SHOWN. Engineers' Losing Fight at Jalan Besar. S.C.F.A 2; R.E 0. The S.C.P.A. claimed two further valuable points m the First Division of the League at Jalan Besar yesterday when they beat the R.E. (who fought a losing fight very gamely indeed) by483 words
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Article352 1930-08-06 90 Cessation of Tapping. The annual general meeting of the Ulu Pandan (Singapore) Rubber Estates Ltd., was held at the registered offices of the company, French Bank Buildings, Singapore at 11 a.m. yesterday. Mr. J. A. Elias (chairman) presided, and others present were: Messrs Lee Chim352 words
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Article120 1930-08-06 90 The health statement for the week ending July 26th. shows that deaths m the Municipal area totalled 250 giving a rate of 26.22 per mille compared with 31.04 m the preceding week and 25.80 m the corresponding week of last year. Deducting the deaths of 13 persons who had been120 words
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437 1930-08-06 90 YESTERDAY'S PLAY. French Lady Visitors Win Their Matches. The Malayan lawn tennis championships were carried a stage further on the Cricket Club courts last evening, when nine matches took place, the play attracting a large number of onlookers, not only because some of the leading Singapore437 words
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Article121 1930-08-06 90 Will Not be Sent Instructions. I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] London, July 30. In reply to the question by Mr. Sommerville (Con., Windsor) who asked: Will Sir Cecil Clementi"s forthcoming visit to the Dutch East Indies be m the nature of a State visit and will121 words
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Article209 1930-08-06 90 Woman Golfer's Expulsion. London, July 11. The power of a golf club committee to expel a member whose conduct m their opinion conflicted with the club's interests formed the basis of an action m the Chancery Division before Mr. Justice Bennett. The President and Honorary Secretary of209 words
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Article79 1930-08-06 90 Paris, June 26. "The reason for fights ending with foul blows is that no one troubles to learn the science of boxing these days," said Georges Carpentier, the former heavy-weight champion of Europe to-day. "I do not wish to say that boxers are less chivalrous or sporting79 words
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Article30 1930-08-06 90 Mr. D. B. Jayatilak, M.L.C. for the Colombo District, was on the 10th inst. unanimously elected Vice-President of the Ceylon Legislative Council, m succession to the late Sir James Peiri*.30 words
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Article602 1930-08-06 90 TOURISTS AT TAUNTOX. Jackson Gets His First Century. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT London, July 31 The Australians defeated Somerset at fm ton to-day by an innings and 158 runs A remarkable spell of bowling by a You Somerset's veteran, who has rarely diminished himself as a bowler,602 words
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Article149 1930-08-06 90 Bankrupt Must Find Security for Costs. Further argument was made by Mr A I L. Davies m the Supreme Court befo: Chief Justice (Sir William Munsoni day appealing against an order made by Lordship that. L. Falkner Willis <an ad cated bankrupt) should find security for149 words
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1333 1930-08-06 91 SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 1930. THE "FIGURE MAN" TALKS TO ROTARIANS. MALAYAN STATISTICS. Mr. Miller's Appeal for Co-operation. I >hould like to make a special appeal for ••ration m Malaya with a view to ac- .-.,•>• m the returns and particularly m the returns," remarked Mr. J. I. Miller, *rar General1,333 words
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Article457 1930-08-06 91 TRAPPED IN WEEDS. Major Strover and Captain Pitts Drowned. T v A Bombay, July 23. A boating tragedy occurred m Hussain Sagar Tank, Secunderabad, on Tuesday evening, when Major Strover, of the 3rd;i6th Punjab Regiment and Captain Pitts of the P. and O. Co Bombay, were drowned.457 words
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942 1930-08-06 91 STORY OF CITY'S CAPTURE. Well Equipped Reds Moving "ll XXalllvO \y [Reuter's Par Eastern Service] Shanghai, Aug. 1. There has been a very dramatic outcome of events m Changsha, a one-hour engagement between the U.S. Palos and the Communists resulting m flesh-wounds to five942 words
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Article335 1930-08-06 91 INTERESTING EVENTS. Rangoon Road Win Inter-School Relay. The Annual Sports of the Victoria Bridge School were held yesterday afternoon before a large crowd of spectators. There were many interesting events, among which was the Scouts' Race, a relay race m which the competitors did some ambulance335 words
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Article212 1930-08-06 91 RUBBER AIDS. To the Editor, Sir,— "The six-day week the Lord ordained "A 2 cent cess, and low grades retained" Should not this be Malaya's slogan for solving its rubber problem? First, the six-day week; secondly, the cess for buying up rubber and destroying it, or212 words
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Article186 1930-08-06 91 Navy Beat the Army at Lord's. In the annual match at Lord's last week the Navy beat the Army by 102 runs, this being the second win the senior Service has enjoyed since 1914, their only other success being m the 1927 match, m which they dismissed the186 words
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Article118 1930-08-06 92 An enquiry was held on Monday morning m connection with the Pyrites incident on Saturday and, as a sequel, Irvine, the jockey who first went out on the horse, and who jumped off to avoid the rails, has been stood down for the rest of118 words
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Article23 1930-08-06 92 The resignation of his commission as Honorary Cadet Second-Lieut, m the Raffles Institution Cadet Corps, has been accepted from Mr. A. K. Mallal.23 words
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Article924 1930-08-06 92 Visitors always gave vent to an exclamation of pleased surprise when they entered our compound. The high grey wall that shut us off from the noisy Chinese highway gave no indication of what was behind it. The little gate led into a long path, at the end of924 words
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Article1313 1930-08-06 92 EXTRAORDINARY STORY. Alleged Threat By Chinese to Shoot a European. An extraordinary story of a dispute between a European building contractor and his Chinese sub-contractor, culminating m an alleged threat by the latter to shoot the other, was told to the District Judge, Mr. C. Wilson, yesterday,1,313 words
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490 1930-08-06 92 YESTERDAY'S RESULTS. Saigon Ladies 9 Close Match. Several important matches m the Malayan Tennis Championships were decided at the S.C.C. last evening m preparation for the busy week-end. Other visiting players made their first appearance, though m the Men's Singles Van Giao was fortunate enough to490 words
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Article153 1930-08-06 92 Police Nip Communist Demonstrations m the Bud. A large crowd of Hylams, estimated at about 300, gathered outside the Chinese Protectorate yesterday morning August Ist being observed as Communist Day but were dispersed promptly by the police who made 28 arrests. A hawker's barrow figured m153 words
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Article489 1930-08-06 92 Five Per Cent Dividend. The twentieth ordinary general rm the Mount Austin (Johorej Rubber Ltd., was held at 2, Holbergsgad >. Copenl on July 4th, Mr. C. C. Hansen presidin The Chairman said: The quantity of rubhei harvested during the year amounted \< t ';>"■■ 388 lbs.489 words
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45 1930-08-06 92 Ocean Shipments of Para Rubber (mcl.if'• Latex, Revertex and Concentrated Latex,' ouring the month of July, 1930. Preliminaw Return. Singapore 28.233 304 M.SJ7 Penang 8,666 2 8,6G< r i Malacca 200 200 Port Swettenham 3.931 11 3^4? Total 41,030 317 41.34745 words
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261 1930-08-06 92 LThe Importance of the Native. [From Our Own Correspondent! Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 1 A communique issued by Mr. Ward Jaflfceon gives the views of the rubber situation a.s toned m London by the R.G.A. They are briefly U follows: After the fullest consideration the AimloDutch Liaison Committee261 words
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Article61 1930-08-06 92 The grounds of the Central Mental I at Tanjong Rambutan wore a very festiv, pearance on Saturday on the occasion <: annual sports festival which has usual! y arranged by the Medical Superintend. Charge and Mrs. Samuels for the delri-i of the 2,000 odd patients and nearly hal number of61 words
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Article998 1930-08-06 93 PENANG MEETING. Ginger's Victory m the Big Race. [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Th Penan*, Aug. I. The following are the results of the third lavs racing m the Penang race meeting 10--day: The outstanding feature of the races was the victory of Ginger m the big race998 words
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725 1930-08-06 93 MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1930. MALAYAN LAWN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS. WEEK-END PLAY. Annamites m Men's Singles Final. Favoured by exi-ptionaUy fine weather— the slants would have appreciated, no doubt a h sa ot the brilliant sunshine m the mornfor play. then, under the circumstances Itttfc short of cruel— the Malayan Lawn l^725 words
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Article105 1930-08-06 93 1 "ing Bodies Mistaken for Small Aeroplanes. London. July 23. fflns, covered with white sheets and ■j math flowers, were m mournful evivbco the inquest was opened at Meopham > the victims of the air disaster. those present were the Earl of Dud- Ihe Duke of Sutherland,105 words
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Article14 1930-08-06 93 ÜBOlflttd that a large "talkie" cinema to be built m Kuala Lumpur m the14 words
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Article291 1930-08-06 93 SINGAPORE'S VICTORY. The Better Team Wins at Malacca. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Malacca, Aug. 3. Before a crowd of 3,000 on the Kubu ground on Saturday, Malacca met and was defeated by Singapore m the Malaya Cup by four goals to one. Singapore deserved the victory, the291 words
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177 1930-08-06 93 Welch Defeated m One Goal Match. South China 1; Welch Regt 0. Returning from up-country on Friday and making their appearance m a match against the Welch Regt. on the Anson Road Stadium last evening, the South China touring side showed decidedly improved form and177 words
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274 1930-08-06 93 (Member of Junk's Crew Murdered. At attempted piracy is reported to have occurred last nignt, says Thursday's Pinang Gazette, at Buoy No 8. off Pulau Jerejak m a junk as a result of which one of the crew aged about 30 was murdered through a274 words
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1025 1930-08-06 93 "GREAT OPPORTUNITIES." iMr. A. Gordon's Speech at First Annual Dinner. Punctuated by two short but interesting speeches by the President (Mr. A. Gordon) and j the Colonial Secretary (Mr. John Scott >; well j attended by members and a large number of guests who included1,025 words
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Article196 1930-08-06 94 THE RUBBER CRISIS. To the Editor. Sir. Though the various Chinese associations are getting together and passing resolution? desiring Government to assist the rubber industry, the European section of the community seems to have done nothing beyond writing letters to the paper stating their individual opinions.196 words
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Article808 1930-08-06 94 A SPORTING DISPLAY, Lion City Ring An excellent programme of well matched events was witnessed at the Lion City Ring on Saturday night. Each right, with the exception of that between Terry Ocr.mpo and G. Morales, went the full distance, and as all the808 words
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Article1142 1930-08-06 94 Quicqiud agunt homines nostri est farrago Libelli Juvenal When Mr. R. W. Duff joyfully left Singapore remarking as regards Kelantan, "That everything m the Garden is lovely," perhaps he was really thinking about Johore, that peaceful and progressive State, but The Topicist doubts, after reading the1,142 words
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433 1930-08-06 94 Proclamation Published. The Government Gazette notifies the suspension of admission of adult male Chinese immigrant labourers into Malaya for three months as from July 31st. Whereas by section 3 of the Immigration Restriction Ordinance, 1928. it is enacted that whenever the Governor m Council is satisfied433 words
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Article87 1930-08-06 94 July Final Shipments. Foreign exports of Tin, being final shipments on ocean -steamers at all Malayan Ports during the month of July. Destination Tons. United Kingdom 720 United States of America 4.736 Continent of Europe 1.326 British Possessions 352 Japan 104 Other Foreign Countries 179 Total 7.41787 words
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Article97 1930-08-06 94 International Athletics. I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. London, Aug. 2. Although each country had the same number of wins France defeated England m the annual athletic match at Stamford Bridge to-day by 65 points to 55, more of their men running into second places. Ten thousand spectators97 words
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Article367 1930-08-06 94 S.V.R.A. BISLEY. Keen Competition at Bukit Timah Range. The S.V.R.A. Bisley meeting opened at h Timah on Saturday and was continued pestei day, m good shooting light. The events wen keenly competed and m one case, the 200 tea Rapid, which was won by the well-known loca367 words
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Article302 1930-08-06 94 Keen Enthusiasm. The .sixth annual athletic sport* ol toe H Anthony's School were held on Saturdin on the Stadium. A large crowd aitended and witnessed great enthusiasm Maoßg the competitors, most of whom were from Hh lower school. The A Division championship this year was tied302 words
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Article92 1930-08-06 94 An Exciting Finish [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COP YRIG HI i London. August l> There was an exciting finish to tbe umiu match between Cheltenham and Hailtvbm. which was played at Lord s on Friday and E turday. Batting first on Friday Haikybun on 124 to which Cheltenham92 words
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Article44 1930-08-06 94 A Royal Engineers Champion. I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRK ili I London. \uk The final oi the army lawn teittlfc pionships took place at Hurlingham when Lieut. G. O. Jameson. Royal Xi: beat Major Evans. 13th. F F.R by 'I44 words
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Article5170 1930-08-06 95 Bri'i'h Radio Official Service. l Ro*by, July 3i. I jiilrd m the House of Commons for a ,n; M to the agenda of the Imperial recce, Urn Prime Minister, Mr. Ramsay D .ad. rt-plitd that the Conference would an opportunity for general review and ssion of all matters, both5,170 words
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Article171 1930-08-06 96 Collapse m Penang Hotel. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang:, Aug. 5. The death occurred suddenly at the E. and O. Hotel yesterday of Dr. Alfred Savage. While sitting m the palm Court on Saturday before tiffin, he suddenly collapsed with an attack of171 words
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36 1930-08-06 96 I From Our Own Correspondent] Koala Lumpur, July 30. The engagement is announced to-day of Dr. Lan Mackintosh of Kuala Lumpur, and Daphne, the daughter of the Chief Secretary, and Mrs. Cochrane.36 words
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107 1930-08-06 96 INDIAN'S INVENTION. Ipoh Dispute Over Patent Rights. [From Our Own Correspondent. I Ipoh, Aug. 1. An interesting patents dispute has been going on m the Supreme Court for several days, Mr. H. D. MundeH of Singapore, disputing the rights of Mr. V. K. Singham's patent for107 words
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146 1930-08-06 96 P Malayan Conference. (From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 3. The second All Malayan Urban Cooperative Conference began this afternoon m the Town Hall Kuala Lumpur, Mr. R. N. Thambithurai, President of the Selangor Cooperative Union, presiding. The British Resident declared the Conference146 words
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Article83 1930-08-06 96 Stealthy Communist Propaganda. I From Our Own Correspondent. J Ipoh, Aug. 1. In apprehension of Communist demonstrations m Ipoh to-day, the police have kept a keen vigilance and are reported to have picked up m the streets numerous leaflets stealthily scattered before anybody was83 words
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Article58 1930-08-06 96 The Late Mr. C. H. Russell. I From Our Own Correspondent. Kuala Lumpur, July 30. The death occurred m the European Hospital last evening of Mr. Cecil Hugh Russell, of Kajang, an assistant employed by F.M.S. Rubber Plantations, as the result of a motor accident. The58 words
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Article68 1930-08-06 96 No British Representations to D.E.I. Government. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] London, July 31. In the House of Commons to-day Sir George Penny asked whether any representation was being made to the Government of the Netherlands Indies m regard to the rubber situation. Dr. Drummond Shiels (Under Secretary68 words
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Article132 1930-08-06 96 Standard Minimum Rate Now 32 Cents. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Malacca, Aug. 1. A special emergency general meeting of the Malacca Planters' Association was held this afternoon at the Malacca Club to consider a resolution m connection with the minimum rate of pay a tapper receives for132 words
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Article48 1930-08-06 96 (.From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Aug. 1. In a fire last night at Sungei Smut five shophouses were gutted but there was no loss of lives. The Ipoh and Kuala Kangsar brigades fought there from 3 o'clock this morning and it is no*.- subdued.48 words
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Article362 1930-08-06 96 MATCH DRAWN. Rain Delays Start on Third [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT London, U g Rain delayed the start of the third day between the Australian tourists and Glam at Swansea to-day for an hour. Oootin the visitors' second innings. Ponsford remni undefeated throughout. Jackson only two to362 words
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Article191 1930-08-06 96 Bails Displaced But Return to JFrom Our Own Correspondent i Ipoh. Auk. 5. The Perak vs. Ceylon XI cricket match Ml continued on Monday and there was an «■>■■ citing finish. Perak having a deficit ol 10K lost five of their best wickets for 45. thai a191 words
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Article43 1930-08-06 96 No St. Andrew's Ball This Year. [FREE PRESS SERVICE-COPYRIGHT Bangkok, Jul> M The Bangkok St. Andrew's Society h;u cided not to hold a ball this year H "n are bad." The motion was carried m narrow majority of one.43 words