The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 4 November 1930
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Title Section20 1930-11-04 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,174 ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1930. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS. I20 words
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Article477 1930-11-04 1 When the RlOl enquiry was resumed yesterday extracts were read from the diary of Col. Richmond, the airship's designer. referring to a rehearsal flight for the Hendon air pageant on which the airship had to be pulled out of a steep dive; and one of the survivors.477 words
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Article1448 1930-11-04 1 Rachel Shulman was our Rabbi's only daughter. All the other children were boys. It was a fortunate dispensation of providence that Rachel had been born a girl, for who else could have looked after all those boys when Mrs. Shulman. peace be upon her, died? It1,448 words
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Advertisement200 1930-11-04 1 WING LOONG. THE RECOGNISED HOUSE for F ROPEAN TROPICAL SUITS, 32. HIGH STREET. II Raffles Hotel I There will be no Dance To-Night 1 i at i j I RAFFLES HOTEL SEA VIEW HOTEL I SWIMMING CARNIVAL IMPROMPTU DANCINGS TONIGHT I 1 IN AID OF EARL HAIG'S POPPY DAY FUND200 words
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Advertisement400 1930-11-04 1 EUROPE HOTEL "Renowned by recommendation" CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES. CHRISTMAS EVE. WEDNESDAY, 24th DECEMBER. SPECIAL DINNER AND CINDERELLA DANCE j Christmas Tree Decorations. j Tickets $3.00. j ij j I CHRISTMAS NIGHT. THURSDAY, 25th DECEMBER. j I YULETIDE DINNER. Si u Distribution of Xmas Novelties. j a After Dinner400 words
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Advertisement119 1930-11-04 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Cinema attractions Page 2. Fishing tackle from Robinstns Page 11. Wincarnis the good tonic wine Page 8. Sanatcgen an aid to convalescence Page 6. Orange and Blue aie Dunlop colours Page 1. Kelvinator the foremost refrig?rator Page 5. Santa Claus has arrived at Littles Page 10. Caldbeck's are119 words
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Advertisement13 1930-11-04 1 WING LOONG. FOR HIGH CLASS TAILORING. Style, Cut Finish Guaranteed 32. HIGH STREET.13 words
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Article82 1930-11-04 2 a con] I pi gramme taki> at :i:t Capit to-ni»ht when Gloria wili be set-n and heard in her first all-talkinu and suiting picture The Trespasser. The KUvj. of Jaz^ nnL«hed last night after breaking Singapore attondance r cords In ordt r to allow school children to82 words
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Article197 1930-11-04 2 Emperor in Oriental Robe and Bowler Hat. London. Oct. 17. Mai.- holographs are published in the papers this week depicting the striking figure of u be;.rc.« ci m?n wearing an oriental robe and bowler bat. He is the Emperor of Abyssinu who<--- Coronation on November 2 will197 words
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Advertisement319 1930-11-04 2 ICAPITOL In 1 RESTAURANT j'j 1 TRY OUR NEW j 1 DELICIOUS I I SCOTCH I j PASTRY I Manufactured by the most up-to date I i §j r i i machinery under j EXPERT fij j EUROPEAN SUPERVISION f KELVEY'S a Bk SCHOOL OF r Znk DASCISG I B^L^^BSfl^^^^^^^319 words
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Advertisement223 1930-11-04 2 VICTORIA MEMORIAL (CONCERT) HALL SATURDAY 22nd SUNDAY 23rd NOV: S AT 9.30. I FOR TWO RECITALS OiNLY. 1 Dame Clara Butt I (BRITAIN'S QUEEN OF SONG.) jjj AND Mr. Kennerley Rumfordjj i| AT THE PIANO MISS CECILY MURRAY. BOOKING OPENS AT JOHN LITTLES NOV: Bth Reserved $5 and $2. Unreserved223 words
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Advertisement214 1930-11-04 2 I l^'^i TONIGHT \fi-:\ The All Colour Sensation LAWRENCE TIBEETT I The Star of the Metropolitan j 1 Opera House in j "THE ftOGL'£ ]j SONG S I Based on f/ie Operetta I The Gypsy Love I Catherine Dale Owen I Stan Laurel Oliver Hardv S g V tfj THE214 words
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Miscellaneous231 1930-11-04 2 THE WEEK. Tuesday, ith. Hich Water. 09.10. 8 4 ft.. 21.28 8 5 ft. British Malaya Trustee and Executor Co. annual mcwtlni Gattey and Batonum 12. Rogby: SC.C. Tournament Public Services Merchants d (M.0.) Co Welea vs. sec. a at Tanglin. Sea View Swimming Carnival in aid of Poppy Dav231 words
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Article634 1930-11-04 3 ADELAIDE CHARGES. Sequel to Visit of Warships From Java. Mr F. W. Dhinis. supporting a prohibitio motion at the Baptist Union annual assembl at Adelaide last month, said that Adelaide girl were 'disgustingly under the influence o liquor" on the Dutch warships at the Outt634 words
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Article203 1930-11-04 3 Premier to Call for Report. The Premier <Mr. Hill> promised in the Assembly that he would call lor a report from the Commissioner of Police about allegations made at the Baptist Union Assembly that young girls were disgustingly drunk on the Dutch cndMT Java which recently visited203 words
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Article614 1930-11-04 3 Alleged that Officers Kept Women in Cabin. "I i egret that the report of police officers j 1 bear but to a gnat extent the statements made I BbOOl behaviour en the Dutch warships while I at Outer Harbour." *aid the Premier in the < AnemMf later. The614 words
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159 1930-11-04 3 ARE YOU TAKING LIBERTIES WITH NATURE. Build up robust strength this way. We're all inclined to go on merrily, enjoying life to the full, with never a care for the way in which we are continually sapping our vitality. But the time always comes when Nature rebels. Lassitude, a 'thoroughly159 words
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Advertisement265 1930-11-04 3 A second jj§ helping -••'^imß23H& "And you said you weren't H^HgR 1 hungry Yes, but that ~==S meaty goodness always. Made from a famous recipe with *]f just tfie same care for 150 years. IXjkf /k x X 'C 1 VYALJU a /^^x Cambridge i@felg^> *«om&r*B>»_*<dML«.A_*^.?^x^>i4MßT<o n^niiuM a]HUJBBBIBHHHBjaiHBaaSBBfIBBVBIBIBVp Y *®@®®®®®®®sx§><b^^265 words
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Advertisement415 1930-11-04 3 CRAWFORD'S CLAN SHORTBREAD I The Shortbread of Tradition 1 Delightful for Afternoon Tea OBTAINABLE AT ALL THE LEADING STORES AND DEALERS. I BARLOW CO. I I Agents I r^^ w^ v The "Streamline Oil Renovator. NO MOVING PARTS TO WEAR. V V Will convert used Oil to original condition over415 words
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Article, Illustration1800 1930-11-04 4 T. Stanhope Sprigg - FLYING DAY BY DAY. T. Stanhope Sprigg I Daring Parachutist. I BRITISH BID~~FOIf FOREIGN I i MARKETS. I By (Specially written for the Fr?e Pr?ss.> f> Lonaon, Oct. 8. A MONG the strange professions of the worlt **not the least curious must surely be th occupation of my friend John1,800 words
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Article750 1930-11-04 4 English Company's Plans. > The announcement Ls made by Victor Gol--5 lancz. Limited, publishers, of the formation ol a subsidiary company to be known as Mun- danus. Limited, to issue immediately new full- > length novels, in paper covers, at 3s. net. The > prospectus of the company750 words
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Article162 1930-11-04 4 Appreciable Reduction Shortly. Complete technical success in the perfection of a heavy oil engine which will compare favourably with the petrol engine used in aircraft h anticipated in the report of the Aeronautical Research Committee for 1929-30. The report states that the chief problem is to make162 words
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Article52 1930-11-04 4 Sydney Man's Good Fortune. Sydney, Oct. 1. At the settling over the Epsom and Metropolitan to-day it was disclosed that there were very few winners over the double, although one big Sydney business man is credited with having won nearly £40.000 over Cathmar. both straight-out and in doubles52 words
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Article1110 1930-11-04 4 Are we getting sports-lazy or is the novelty of vest-pocket golf, midget tennis and even backyard world tours responsible for the current rush towards putter and ping-pong paddle? By Grantlant Rice. MP another world war were fought to-day n *general staff could extend the battle line fror1,110 words
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Article457 1930-11-04 4 Some Ingenious Appliances. The sixth International Exhibition of In ventions at the Central Hall. West minster, displays a greater number of appliance than was shown at any of its predecessors. Th« exhibition is organized by the Institute o Patentees, of which Lord Askwith is president. The display this457 words
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Article1181 1930-11-04 4 BEHIND THE SCENES IN BOLIVIA. Exile Mixed Evil for Senora Siles u f Overthrown President Who r f Picture Palaces Dream of n n r in Washington. ALICE CURTIS DESMOND. AN exile from her country. Senora Louisa 3 SUes, wife of the overthrown President--3 Dictator. Hernando Siles, of Bolivia, may1,181 words
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Article325 1930-11-04 4 Britain's Lead to the World. British aircraft are now the safest in the ■world, says thr Morning Post Aeronautical C:rrespondeni This Is thf conclusion which fc indicated by recent accident stati>tic> Ml show fewer crashes as a result of breaks-. flre. or stalling in British than325 words
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Article2124 1930-11-04 5 ODE TO AN OCTOPUS. Treating Absurd Ideas Seriously. It was De Quincey. I think, who said tha. none but a man of outstanding talent could write first-rate nonsense, states Captain Harry j Graham. Many among the greatest English writers have tried their hands at it. not2,124 words
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Article259 1930-11-04 5 Picturesque Scenes in Rome. Rome. Sept. 28. Something of the gay colour and light-heart-ed spirit of the eld Rome was recaptured for a few hours to-day during the annual celebration of the Festival of the Grape. Although to-days ceremonies had been specially commended and blessed by259 words
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Article276 1930-11-04 5 Feast of Twenty Bushels a Day. If any diumf.'-h Happens tu read recent paragraphs about Mr. Chapman's 210 oysters at a sitting and the three South African breakfasters who ate a thousand between them, he will give a loud, scornful laugh at I such feeble amateurism.276 words
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Article115 1930-11-04 5 Most people will be. f&rruliar with the definition of our national characteristics which sums us up as follows: One Englishman is a pentleman; two Englishmen make a club; thr'-e Englishmen make a colony. But these, we think, are new: One German is a philosopher; two Germans make an115 words
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Advertisement346 1930-11-04 5 I^SGsf s^! implies the ability fKg^Ppli to choose the best, that s w hy the discriminating housewife always mSS Cerjelsos) I Don't be misled,— f investigate ALL makes before you purchase f I 1 tfs f 1 j tmmmmm J^^^H 1 Ik- H i* 1 Eg I 1 ♦II I346 words
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Advertisement257 1930-11-04 5 jjj i j I un The Or inal Oran e 1 1 /||J|.i\ Smash Still Leads jj /mm^ EvrLd. be. i| I WKiliJI cause it is not made m£%\\ i I w- i jj r^ffj from Essences and j| Synthetics, but from If the Juice of Ripe m I M257 words
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Article2151 1930-11-04 6 'new type of warfare. Aeroplane as a Large Pepper Caster. Everybody is familiar with the part playcri by the aeroplane in modern warfare between nations. It is not sc generally known, however, that man has already turned this same wrapaa Upon the insects that feed2,151 words
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Article93 1930-11-04 6 Bullet Dccters Find. <», i i How ssan v. .t the war, and tin bullet after his death, waa inqiust yeaterdaj on R (53». a tnbacc >n: I ol who was louad Basted it was stated that by a sniper, but nkl Dm which enured hti throat93 words
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Advertisement303 1930-11-04 6 I JEa 4 ">*■**' '^y iSjKiBsl3fe9M ii j r 7 1 <■ j.l fISH lei Convalescenceespecially after debilitating diseases and fevers, San atogen is the ideal food to strengthen the nerves and to build up new health in the weakened cells of blood and body. Stan a course al :en303 words
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Advertisement120 1930-11-04 6 1931 MODEL 1 I AUSTIN CARS] Price Reductions, I OLD PRICE NOW X AUSTIN 7 Tourer $1275. $1250 t JL n 7 Saloon $1495. $1395 f n 12 Saloon $3350. $3150 I 16 Tourer $3045. $2950 I X 16 Saloon $3750. $3450 j V dftfc a In Stock, Immediate De/ivery.120 words
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Article2304 1930-11-04 7 WHALING IN THE SOUTHERN OCEAN. A HUGE INDUSTRY. Butchery on a Vast Scale. Whalinp of to-day is very different :;om that of our forefathers, states Professor A. C. Hardy. The whales are not harpooned by hand from rowing boats, but are shot and held by a harpoon with an explosive2,304 words
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Article94 1930-11-04 7 Municipal Council to Consider Matter. Shanghai, Oct. 24. An interchange of correspondence between the Director-General of the Shanghai Municipality. Mr. Fessenden. and the Commissioner cf Pclice on the subject of gambling in the Settlement is published in to-day's Gazette. Major Gerrard advocates the suppression of all gambling94 words
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Advertisement297 1930-11-04 7 I A Healthy Outlook I He remember, when thi. wa. just a iungle, how H He wa. afraid he would aerer see those young I healthy tree, ready fbe tapped-he wa. afraid I malaria^ flu or fever would invalid him home 9 *r«. But thank, to Hall'. Wine which has297 words
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Advertisement195 1930-11-04 7 The rich creamy lather I I does not dry on the foe*. ERASMIc' SHAVING STICK. Helps the razor. Soothes the skin. i British and Best •"ERASMIC" Perfumers. LONDON A Papis. STOCKED BY ALL DEALERS. SIME DARBY CO., LTD. (AGENTS FOR MALAYA). K.L.G. i "FIT AND FORGET* SPARK PLUGS B. Popular195 words
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Article862 1930-11-04 8 INSPECTORS' REPORTS. Exercise of Reasonable Care. The reports of three of the divisional inspectors of miner for the year 1929 have been j issr.cd by the Mines Department. In each attention is drawn to the large proportion of preventible accidents. Mr. W. J. Charlton. in his report862 words
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Article176 1930-11-04 8 Ease in Handling Aircraft on the Ground. Folding wings, which are now almost universal in aircraft designed for amateur pilots, are likely to be used more extensively in the Royal Air Force. Problems of economising hangar space and general ease in handling aircraft on the ground are being176 words
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Advertisement151 1930-11-04 8 I I iwN&^m' v^^l MWp»^^ lltv^ H*ga^*"^^7 Concessionaires I "A'/ Vfifll W -'^^^^^^^^^^j^M IlttJ<lol<Cl l;ltt I mftr^^^Sr'' 'Incorporated In S.S.I I i' 1 Penanif. Ipoh y^ 7j\ fil°°d Poisoning J^\ SssMrs-rs and Eczema "?^t" OHL A Sill lioad.H fa EXDClled f i f^ B»b m i;il i who writes I151 words
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Advertisement358 1930-11-04 8 Scarcely a man or woman can hope to no throw -li |j out the shadow of illness hdling across their path time or other. But though the dayi of pain an cannot he avoided, the long and tedioui process valescence, the gradual winning hack to health can he shortened. Don't358 words
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Advertisement352 1930-11-04 9 BUSINESS CARDS. M^ASSAGIf ANICUKE ISS FUMIKO 32 Dhoby Ghaat. MARBLE FLOORING TILES. I s in<;\POßE CASKET CO. I \.-is. 1 3. Penhas Road, I «g lavender Street Phone 6075. WEAR A TRUSS! m Iraki Kupture Ap■print* d" r M yjk Catalogue free. r^kSfl^^ Sole Agents: KAYNARD CO., LTD. 11. BATTERY352 words
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Advertisement612 1930-11-04 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that tenders an now Invited for the following materials oi service*, and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained In the Tender Room, Municipal Offices:— Closing Date. Supply and erection of an Automatic Pumping Plani, in duplicate, at Holland 4 p.m.612 words
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Advertisement810 1930-11-04 9 NOTICES. ORIENTAL TELEPHONE ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Incorporated la the United Kingdom) NOTICE TO TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBERS. A new Telephone Directory is new in course of preparation, and Telephone Subscribers are requested to advise the Company, by letter to the Manager. BEFORE 15TH. NOVEMBER, of any alterations desired to the numoers, names810 words
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Advertisement570 1930-11-04 9 NOTICES. EXCHANGE BANKS. It is hereby notified that the Exchange Bank: will be closed on: Tuesday. November 11th. Armistice Day. POLICE NOTICE. The public is informed that from November Ist., 1930. Siglap Police Station will be closed and the new Police Station at Jco Chiat will be opened. V. G.570 words
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Advertisement493 1930-11-04 9 I NOTICE OF REMOVAL. I s I The Credit Foncier d'Extreme-Orient begs to inform I its constituents and others that as from November Ist 1930, its business will be carried on at Meyer Chambers. 3rd floor, to which office all enquiries may be directed f from that date. I I493 words
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Advertisement472 1930-11-04 9 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. The Premier Morning Daily in Malaya, a live "news" paper— 3o-40 columns of news dally. Also the best Medium for Advertising. Delivered) with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest Telegrams, Latest News and Latest Announcements, Special Daily London Cables, Rubber and Tin Price Cables together with472 words
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587 1930-11-04 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4. 1930. POLITICAL (IM) POSSIBILITIES. He would be a hardy man who would dare to adopt the role of political prophet at Home just now. yet if we are to take the Municipal elections as any indication of the state of feeling throughout the country.587 words
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Article292 1930-11-04 10 The local Government has got early to work with its preparations for next year's census for it is not until April that the counting is tc take place here. As before and with Mr. Nathan's voluminous report before us we realise the need for earl} and strenuous292 words
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Article196 1930-11-04 10 Dr. Chen Cheng Lok. the new Consul General for China, was entertained to dinner by the members of the Goh Loo Club on Sunday night. A Mahjong drive followed by a dance will be held at the Catholic Club on Friday, commencing at 8 p.m.. open to members and theii196 words
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835 1930-11-04 10 WEALTHY ARAB TO PAY. Mr. Justice Sproule's Keen Observation. Keen observation by a judge was revealed in i the Supreme Court yesterday when judgment in the suit in which M. Othumansah sued Syed Mohamed Abdulrahman Aljufri for damages for malicious prosecution was delivered The judge concerned835 words
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Article156 1930-11-04 10 Chief Justice and Court Adjournment. The recent observations of Mr. Justice Palgrave Simpson regarding the frequency, sines his arrival in Singapore, with which adjourn- ments had been applied for in oases before him. I was recalled by the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) in the Supreme Court156 words
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Article50 1930-11-04 10 The monthly dinner of Kuala Lumpur Rotaiv Club was held at Damansara Masonic Hall, the Hon'ble Mr. S. Veerasamy presiding. TtM speaker was the Rev. Graham White. Chaplain of South Perak and a member of Ipoh .Notary Club, who gave an address on "The All-Red Route across the Pacific." —MM.50 words
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Article446 1930-11-04 10 SIR J. IH-UN-s "England's Financial l I Beyond his Pull >«iJ Sir JoMph Burn. K -j I the Prud.-nti.il As,u,., I m Singapore durt] I day and busin, I to Btvt refardm, anccs r I Sir Joseph i., I tuanes living, beta* P. I j of446 words
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Article275 1930-11-04 10 Committee Appointed to Raise Funds. We are asked to state that at representatives of various under the auspices of the Clerical I 17. Raffles Chamber* on October 23rd. it m» decided to raise a fund called T):- I Unemployment Fund A nucleus Cor [was then appointed. At a275 words
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Article65 1930-11-04 10 insanitary—has disappeared, crete Customs godowns. an imr Office, and new godowns for i ship Co.. have been built on thment; the river wall IMM h a large new Government coal-bunkering wharf hfltVC on the Gambier Road frontage familiar landmark left in thus the old jail and guard-room vi-ew as one65 words
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Advertisement219 1930-11-04 10 ICURACAOI CREME DE MCNTHE^] sV ■s^a^l j CHERRY BRANDY KUMMCL.( SOLE AGENTS {Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kongt. {Incorporated in Shanghai*. 90 Robinson Road Telephone 6228 i BY SPECIAL fc^ A BM TBE KWO APPOINTMENT TO OF SIAM ESTD 187 RICHLY CUT GLASSWARE IN REAL CRYSTAL I J219 words
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Advertisement93 1930-11-04 10 (!DeUßonkj) VALUABLES Travellers sometimes find it necessary to carry their valuables with them. They are usually put away in a small case and kept ready to hand in case of accident so that they may be saved more readily than the bulky luggage. Incidentally they are the more readily stolen93 words
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Article122 1930-11-04 11 Designer's Significant Diary Entries. I Reuters Service.] London. Nov. 3. .v the resumption of the R101 enquiry this Sir John Simon read passages from .rv of the designer. Lieut-Colonel V. C. md -tating that on the rehearsal flight m for the Hendon Air Pageant the to be122 words
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Article353 1930-11-04 11 \irship in Peril Three Months Ago. ibk I I reveal the compl-te details of KS i i -ace which overtook R101 Bight over Hendon during the Air July which now casts a mvsteriou; M the terrible disaster of th*> air- the Daily Express Air Corresponlahorate pr-cautions against353 words
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Article52 1930-11-04 11 Year's Imprisonment on Sedition Charge. [Reuters Service.] New Delhi. Nov. 3. Sen Gupta was to-day sentenced here to a fssra simple imprisonment on a charge of spreading sedition. iSen Gupta, acting president of the Indian Congress, was arrested while addressing a large m eetSag at Jalianwalabagh on52 words
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Article104 1930-11-04 11 Treatment of Pilgrims on Land Route. Mecca pilgrimage conference finished its work In one sitting. It adopted recommendations of the Beirut Conference with regard to thv treatment of pilgrims taking the land route b Palestine. Persia. Syria. Iraq and Transjordan. Sir George Buchanan and Colonel George Heron, Director104 words
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Article95 1930-11-04 11 Army Officer Injured. Poona, Oct. 27. Reporta have been received here of an outburat of hissing and stoning of Europeans at Belganm, It is stated that Major Copeland his artfe were subjected to stone-throwing but earapad without injuries. Brigadier Gillies fom Madras, with another officer, while renting from95 words
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207 1930-11-04 11 ARBITRATION TRIBUNAL. Conference Delegates Approve Details. [Re liter's Service] London, Nov. 3. The heads of the delegations at the Imperial Conference met at No. 10 Downing Street this morning and began the final consideration of questions concerned with the constitutional aspect of inter-Imperial relations207 words
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Article35 1930-11-04 11 [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT..] London. Nov. 3. The Commonwealth tribunal which the Imperial Conference is likely to establish to settle Empire inter-government disputes is not to supersede the Privy Council.35 words
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Article104 1930-11-04 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES. I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] London. Nov. 3. 5.25 p.m. Messrs. Lewis. Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £113 316 (down 4 4 16). Forward £114 9 16 (down 4 4 16). The market is steady.104 words
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Article55 1930-11-04 11 Films Destroyed in Bangkok Outbreak. I FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT..] Bangkok, Nov. 3. The two storey headquarters of the principal cinema company in Bangkok were gutted by fire this afternoon and stocks of films were destroyed. Their Majesties visited the cinema which adjoins the store on Sunday55 words
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Article248 1930-11-04 11 Jealous Russian Shoots Sweetheart. Shanghai. Oct. 21. Drawing two revolvers, a frenzied Russian kept a crowd at bay in a public garden last night, while he shot a pretty 19-year-old Russian dancer. Miss Nadejda Nicolaevna Astrova. The man. who gave himself up to the police, said his name248 words
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Article105 1930-11-04 11 The wedding took place on Friday morning at St. Georges Church, Penang, of Mr. John Ernest Cogswell, of Messrs Guthri? and Company. Kuala Lumpur, and Miss Dorothy Bertha Elizabeth Cameron of Southsea. Hants, England. The bride arrived by the P. and O. Rawalpindi. The Rev. Keppel Garni?r. M. A.. Colonial105 words
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122 1930-11-04 11 AMERICAN PLAN. l Proposal For International Economic Trust. [Reuter's Service.] New York, Nov. 3. Realisation that some central economic theory of co-ordinated financial leadership |is needed to avert worldwide trade depressions, is behind a plan for a gigantic international (trust which, according to the newspapers,122 words
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Article123 1930-11-04 11 i Should be Distributed Through The World. [Reuters Service] Berlin, Nov. 3. Opening the new Reichsbank building in Dresden Dr. Luther. President of the Reichsbank. declare'.: -Germany must always show the world that she insists on carrying out the section of the Young plan which stipulates that123 words
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Article86 1930-11-04 11 Prince Chumbot Weds Daughter of Foreign Minister. [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT I Bangkok. Nov. 3. The marriage tcck place before Their Majesties to-day of Prince Chu-nbot, eldest son of the Minister of the Interior, and the daughter of the Minister for Foreign Affairs. The wedding attracted considerable86 words
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Article77 1930-11-04 11 Minister's Revised Estimate for Defence Scheme LNanyo Nichi-Nichi Servire Tokyo. Nov> 3. The difference in opinions between the Navy and Finance Offices on the estimates for the new naval defence scheme has not yet been removed. It is hoped that there will be successful negotiations between the Premier77 words
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Article46 1930-11-04 11 Loss on Last Year's Working. I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT..] London, Nov. 3. The report of New Hayoep shows a loss of £582. No dividend is being paid, the sum of £3.177 being carried forward. The average price for the year was 7.22d.46 words
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Article191 1930-11-04 11 Heavy Compared with that of Hong Kong. Sir William Peel, Governor of Hong Kong, replying to criticisms of the Goverment's new taxation proposals at the recent budget meet ing of the Legislative Council said: Comparisons are proverbially odious, especially if they refute one's own arguments. After 32 years191 words
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Article105 1930-11-04 11 Mrs. McDonald, who returned on Thursday from Home leave by the Rawalpindi, will take charge of the Anglo-Chinese Primary School at Chulia Street. Penang. Miss Betula Dumez. who until recently acted as headmistress of the school, left for America by the Dollar liner President Fillmore. Mr. H. B. Crocker left105 words
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Article83 1930-11-04 11 LABOUR LOSSES. Big Tory Gains in November Elections. [Reuter's Service] London, Nov. 2. Th? final return of Municipal elections in about 80 of the largest cities and towns show 79 Conservative gains and 10 losses. Labour 27 gains 92 losses. Independents 24 gains 20 losses. Liberals 983 words
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Article180 1930-11-04 11 Career of a Distinguished Soldier. IReuter's Service London, Nov. 2. The death is announced of Lieut-General Sir Edward Bethune. Sir Edward Bethune was a distinguished soldier with considerable service abroad. Born in 1855. the second son of Admiral C. R. Drinkwater Bethune. of Balfour. Fife, he180 words
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Article111 1930-11-04 11 Desperate Bid for Freedom ati Sing Sing. [Reuter's Service. 1 New York, Nov. 2. F:vo arm 1 deperadoes. inmates of Sing Sing, held up the warders, took their keys, and rushed the prison yard. Sirens shrieked, floodlights were turned on. the machine guns on the walls were111 words
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Article48 1930-11-04 11 Considerable Decrease in London. [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT..! London. Nov. 3. Home rubber stocks this week show a net decline of 4.142 tons, for although stocks at Liverpool have increased from 38.345 to 38.941 stocks in London have fallen 4.738 tons from 82,218 to 77.480.48 words
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Article47 1930-11-04 11 Headquarters Captured by Punitive Expedition. [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokyo. Nov. 3. It is announced that the punitive expedition forces have captured the headquarters of the rebels at Mahebo in central Formosa, after a fierce battle in which Lieutenant Torao Arase and two others were killed.47 words
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Article108 1930-11-04 11 Startling Sequel to Bishop's Dinner Party. Calcutta, Oct. 27. The guests of a dinner party at the Bishop's house here, consisting of the Rev. C. G. Pearson, the Rev. D. S. Mackenzie, Mr. J. George, the Rev. Lenman L. Perrier and M. Jacquies. were all taken ill on108 words
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Article82 1930-11-04 11 "Misinformed and Misleading Report/' New Delhi. Oct. 26. Inquiries in well-informed circles show that nobody need take seriously the curiously misinformed and misleading report in the Daily Herald that Lord Irwin will submit a memorandum to the Round Table Conference. The only document that has been forwarded82 words
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Article33 1930-11-04 11 News is to hand of a tiger carrying off n Chinese tapper on an estate near Tanjong Malim. The corpse has been recovered and a hunt for the tiger is being organised. —T.O.M.33 words
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Advertisement394 1930-11-04 11 X f I FISHING TACKLE H I BY S. ALLCOCK CO. RIVER and SEA RODS X j f No. 6029 4 Joint Birch. Bottom. Spinning anJ Trollin? V* > y Tops, Porcelain End Ring on Stout Top, Win Pitted. 11 f.et Price $1 No. 6334 3 Joint Mottled Cane. Superior.394 words
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Article, Illustration299 1930-11-04 12 NEED FOR CO-OPERATION. (ien^ral Hertwg'i Vigorous [British Radio— Official Servu i Rußby, Nov. 1. Oeneral h, the South African r m Minister, ma a csnsdderabsi hwwsssson by the speecn In vhicli be urgi i more co-cpen tion between the Brttsm ■nd south African i^ m299 words
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Article205 1930-11-04 12 Optimistic Review of British Official Servu Ruiibv. Nov. 2. Discussing t:. -'.vide trade depression, the review issue I by the Federation nl British Indu> t takes the view that by «omparL'-on with that of certain other countries British tra It has been only moderately affected. As to205 words
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Article253 1930-11-04 12 Mr. Seymour Hicks' Amusing Memoirs. London. Oct. 17. The wits and area! personalities of London through two cen>:ations live again in the amusing pages of Mr. Seymour Hicks's newly published book o! mimoirs. Betwe.n Ourselves." Famous people like Gforne Meredith Henry Irving. Ovtar Wild*-, and Puccini are253 words
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Article92 1930-11-04 12 Case Reported From India. Pitna. Oct. a east ol alleged human sacrifice si reporter from Bapali in tin Sambalpar district. Th< vietim is seven-] r-old lad whose head, i appears, has been levered from the trunk. Th< bod] i s reported to have been discovered in well92 words
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Article730 1930-11-04 12 PENANG MEETING. Repatriation Of Discharged Labourers. A m "v- ::in of th Indian Immigration C ;n--nitt- was Iv. lei at Pemng CO Oct. 24th. There xere present: The Controller Of Labour. Ital ya 1 (The rion'bic Mr. W. J. K. Stark. M.C S > i Chaiiman. The730 words
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Article111 1930-11-04 12 Big Drop in Land Sales Revenue. f The estimates cf revenue and expenditure for tilt Statv of Negrf Sembilan for 1931 show tOtall cf 52. 778.434 and 5966.604. exclusive j lespectively of Federal receipts and charges Revenue compared with an original estimate ol 53.6fi1.131 in 1930 revised111 words
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Article66 1930-11-04 12 1 Man Killed Outright by Lightning. Madras. Oct. IT. Kepofti of monsoon havoc, Involving Mrioui damaflC to property and interruptions ton rail way and road traffic, arc coming from variou places in the Presidency, a young Hindu \va: killed outright by liiihtninr, yesterday near Re< Hills66 words
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Article55 1930-11-04 12 i Johnny Cutlmert, of BhrfßtM. the holder, am I \d Tarleton of Liverpool, have been matchw to meet lor the Fcalht-r-\< t i^lit Hd.vil!-; Chum pkmshlp of Groat Britain and i lie- Leu.' dale Bel i it the Liverpool stadium on November a. Th< total promotion ofl the National Bportmg55 words
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Article736 1930-11-04 12 BRITISH AIRWOMAN'S ADVENTURES. DESERT EXPERIENCES. How a French Officer Came to the Rescue. Karachi, Oct. 27. The Hen. Airs. Victor Bruce, who resumed j her world flight at sunrise this morning (flying i to Calcutta from Karachi), was interviewed < shortly befcre her departure. She said that she left England736 words
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Article219 1930-11-04 12 Communications With Europe. Teheran. Oct. 10. The Minister of PosU and Telegraphs thi* morning officially inaugurated, on behalf of the Shah, the direct short-wave radio telegraphic rommuntrattan between Persia anc' Europe, and Persia and Iraq. This is an addition to the already existing long-wave Installation for communieation219 words
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Article125 1930-11-04 12 Jackie "Kid" Berg will not fight Al Singer foi s the- worlds light-weight title for the strange s reason that the two boys "are pals." it wai i reported recently. Sol Gold, manager of the English boxer, told the New York Boxing L Commission that, rather than risk an unbornished125 words
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Article507 1930-11-04 12 CHARGES OF SEDITION. fieport Which Offended His Artistic Sense. Allah:ib»d. Oct. M. The trial of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru took )lace to-day at the Naini Jail before Mr. Grose. ■ity magistrate. Syed Maaid Ah. Government jleader, prosecuted the accused who was not epresented by any lawyer. Pandit507 words
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Article344 1930-11-04 12 Three Fold Objects of Annual Bazaar. The annual bazaar in connection with the Tamil Church Workers Association WM opened m St. Andrew's School Hall on Saturday afternoon by Mrs. J L< Mrs J T N. Handy, the President of the I Association, introduced Mrs. Lee. who on344 words
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Article88 1930-11-04 12 There ta a hone that Mickey Walker may tx Induced to visit England seme time this winter Negotiations are under way for matches between him and Len Harvey and Jack Hooc and the promoters may bring the Eliz-;bctr <N.J.> "Toy Bu'ldog" to terms suitable to rur the affairs successfully. Walker88 words
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Article1655 1930-11-04 12 CEYLON'S APPEAL TO GOVERNMENT. INCOME TAX OPPOSED. Universal Demand for Retrenchment. (ilom^o, Oct. 21. a mammoth gathering "prfwnttng communities in Um Lsland. m present in the Colombo Town Hall to pretext in public meeting against th' financial policy jf the Qovetnm 1.. and the in Product ion of additional taxati1,655 words
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Article167 1930-11-04 12 Notable Contracts for lioir< Mannfactaren. Se\rial notable contra (by British «t« 1 and ngl] i rlnj fl face of awi re internal the last ivw i Turnton Pi-.uts. Limited [obtained the largest jol forged >t fl it v. ill keep their ibi ;>- lor mair mnnth>- in167 words
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Article30 1930-11-04 12 Wembte: urnt I tti I I Belle Vue, i:. Chester. A rortnighi v, London rei I by. 27 i 'and m the return Wembli 'by 99%L polftti to M n30 words
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Article810 1930-11-04 13 A Great British Triumph. I From Our Own Correspondent. I London. Oct. 2. On Monday night at the Albert Hall the British middleweight boxing champion. Len Harvey, scored a wonderful victory over Dave Shade, the American, in a fifteen-rcund contest, thereby qualifying to meet Mickey Walker for the world's810 words
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Article189 1930-11-04 13 Maiola Kalili's Remarkable Feats. Maiola Kalili, the 18 years old Hawaiian swimmer who caused a sensation at Long Beach in July by winning the American 440 yards title from "Buster" Crabbe. to whom he swam second in the 880 yards event in lOmin. 21sec. has registered189 words
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Article518 1930-11-04 13 £10,000 for Five Months Lease of Phar Lap. Probably the most sensational offer ever mad? for a IMbom was negotiated at Rcsehill raceccurceon fetal** sayi the Sydney Referee cf Sep... 24. A bid of Jn.ooo was made for the remaining nve months* lease cf Phar Lap. held518 words
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Article251 1930-11-04 13 Chances of Everett for the Tests. Each Sheffield State may have a fast bowler candidate for the Test teams against the Wen Indies. T. Wall, of S.A.. of course, will be in the forefront, though his limited success in England may give heart to his rivals. Victoria251 words
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Article114 1930-11-04 13 Cyril Brownlie Ends Rugby Career. Prominent in New Zealand football since 1922. Cyril Brownlie has anndunced his retirement from the game. He took part in thr?e overseas tours— Britain (1924). Australia (1926). and South Africa <1928>. Injur?d in South Africa. Brownlie retired temporarily, but came back this114 words
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Article81 1930-11-04 13 When S. Donoghue had a fall at Nottingham, bcth bones below the knee were broken. So it is improbable he will do further riding ihis season. Next year he may turn his attention to training. Sir Victor Sassoon is now Donog•hue's principal patron, and a London exchange says that when81 words
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Advertisement220 1930-11-04 13 The New ipaldingTennu S^.iv'fy^'* "'^^A i l/ v"* onditions of tennis in :'s£&&;■• rropics. Its perform- (^Tg^n JgNpiV?^!:; in bound and fjg fl -^ed is identical with r'ii'-^l^' e recjwirementi o< \s>w£&&S:.\ *:y .-ipio.-.ship Tennis. \r^'^^^.. <,'/ c i _i t /:V-''. v .V.-' 9«ng lennis I a* ir amazingly220 words
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Advertisement262 1930-11-04 13 THE PREMIER WHISKY THAT GOES BACK TO 1627 ZttzZW s4 '859 /^sssE^fir\ Local Agents THE ANGLO-SIAM CORPORATION LTD. SINGAPORE 3RIII I KUUHI^w w^^^ OFTHISCLIMA7Z Germolene is excellent for all «^^l^a^^lw3 Wk skin troubles, and is especially A K J IB adapted for use in hot climates. L'se it for pimples,262 words
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Advertisement901 1930-11-04 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due. Sails t ANTENOR For Marseilles, London, Rotterdam901 words
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Advertisement446 1930-11-04 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England). "ELLERMAN" LINE. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Dae Singapore. s.s. CITY OF SHANGHAI Dec. 5 s.s. KAZEMBE Dec. 6 HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY OF HEREFORD446 words
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Advertisement406 1930-11-04 14 P. 6r» O. British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated in England. MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVH K. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA ft JAPAN. Due Tonnage. Singapore. Tonn, JEYPORE f.320 Nov. 14406 words
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Advertisement691 1930-11-04 15 0. S. K. Line. and New York: (from Kobe* I •■r.-mht Service] Tokal Maru g I Vancouver: < from Kobe) f Africa Maru Nov 23 DO Hambmu ißmiji'Di Amur Maru Nov i 6 i 8 Ki;/abcth. Capr Town. Rio de antos, Montevideo and Buenos Aires. Ihe-WOTM passase £190.] t Santos,691 words
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Advertisement560 1930-11-04 15 V^i OF FAMOUS Z^* PRESIDENT LINERS. f¥l TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON MCOM .SIM.IPOKt AND t£NANG via COLOMBO, MjJC* POKT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES AND GLNOA Arrive Leave Leave Arrive Sins-ipc— Singapore. Penang. New fc«c*. Pres. Wilson Nov. 10 Nov. 13 Nov. 15 Dec. 23 Pres. Van Buren Nov. 24560 words
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Advertisement838 1930-11-04 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OP BATAVIA.j (Incorporated in Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to:— Passage, Freights, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives in the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penang) of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU.838 words
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Advertisement766 1930-11-04 16 Burns Philp line. (Incorporated in Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known, steamer MARELLA (7.375 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4512 tons) The s.s MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de766 words
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Advertisement295 1930-11-04 16 s|s "GLENIFFER" Consignees of cargo per the above steamer from London (arrived Oct. 31st, 1930) are hereby notified that a General Survey of all cargo landed in a damaged condition will be held at Oodown No. 13 14 on Friday November 7th, 1930 at 9 a.m. No further Survey will295 words
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Advertisement420 1930-11-04 16 KERR STEAMSHIP^TI (Incorporated In U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK~SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New Y Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez) Doe Sails M.B BILVERBEECH Nov. 9 Nov is D K«. M.S. SILVERPALM Nov. 25 De,. r^ J* PACIFIC— PHILIPPINES— STRAITS INDIA EXPRESS SERVICE. Singapore to San Francisco and Los420 words
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Advertisement43 1930-11-04 16 THE AMERICAN EXPRESS CO. INC. Incorporated In USA International BANKING and TRAVEL SERVICE Travellers Cheque*. Letters of (rrdit Moi*? Orders. Drafts. Transfers of fmi T and Cable. Toors. Cruises. Steamship i:f^ l(< Railroad Tickets. Hu-.-.rr lns.ir«ncf SINGAPORE Cnlon Bl*« PEHANCw—E A 1 HOTFL.43 words
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Miscellaneous734 1930-11-04 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY STEAMER TO-DAY. Anamba and Natuna Islands General Verspyck 8 a.m. Ceylon, Southern and Western India Tot tori Maru 8 a.m. Rhio Pontianak 9 a.m. Karimon Soon Lee 9 a.m. Pulau Tekong Hong Alk 9 a.m. Kukup and Benut Hong Hln 9 am China. Hainam. Japan, Korea, Formosa,734 words
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Miscellaneous215 1930-11-04 16 Muar. Norwegian 649. from Bombay 3. for I Bangkok 5. I Bolivia, Belgian 3162. from Antwerp 3. for Hong Kong 4. Takada. British 4223. for Calcutta 3. for Hong Kong 4. Ipoh. British 528. from Penang 3. for Penang o. Mahidol, British 440, from Kuantan 3, Undecided. Flevo, British 123,215 words
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Article130 1930-11-04 17 Mr A P Adi»>. Mr. Th. van Mi W. Grandia. Mr. <Ulihusin >. Hr Tfloe T.ian Tjaij. Capt. uid Mr. J A Dean. Mrs. A Ir F E C. Everts. Mr. Dr. Ir F Bk'isch.oot. Mr. Oliver :i;l: Mt>. N. L. Mayer. Miss A. Mr R Holmnvn. Mr.130 words
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Article134 1930-11-04 17 1 Bi Punnell Antenor to-day. Mr. and Curran-Sharp. Mrs. F. Dearder. Mr B Brooke. Mr. A. J. Scully. Mr. j L OorddattL Mrs F. H. Temperley. Miss B G Beni Miss E. Taylor. Mr. C. G Ml R W. Cowen. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. child and inft..134 words
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Article58 1930-11-04 17 Programme for Singapore Visit The Malolo carrying approximately 180 passers on the second around Pacific Cruise .> scheduled to arrive at this port from BangP m to-morrow and to sail for Batavia m on Thursday. Arrangements have been made for the tour<o eo sightseeing in Singapore and Johore.58 words
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Article108 1930-11-04 17 Imperial Conference Delegates Afloat. E! British Radio Official Service] Rugby. Nov. 1. e-:erday s visit of the Imperial Conference egates and the Indian guests to the Atlantic took place in very stormy weather. Th? 1 VCOt to sea in H.M.S. Nelson, the Flag- Jup of Admiral Sir108 words
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Article93 1930-11-04 17 distinguished Commodore to Retire British Radio Official Service.! Kufjhy. Nov. 1. »3papen state that Sir Arthur Ros- Commodore of the Cunard Line, and best known commanders on the Mnrlee, has decided to retire next V*ar Arthur Rostron commands the Berenga•hteh is now being refitted, and previously manded93 words
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Article73 1930-11-04 17 •Japanese Steamer's S.O.S. [Reiner's Service.) San Francisco, Nov. 2. wireless station at Mussel Rock has ■J ui> an SOS. from the Japanese Seiyo Maru, reporting she has a t her rudder is lost, and she is drift'Kipiessiy. The steamer California is K to the rescue.73 words
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Article555 1930-11-04 17 Arrival In Singapore On Maiden Voyage. The coal-burning tramp steamer, when she replaced the windjammers of the past was no doubt looked upon as the most modern thing in the trading line. To-day, however there are freighters which represent as great an advancement upon the cargo-steamers of a555 words
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Article360 1930-11-04 17 It is with the greatest regret, (says the Sarawak Gazette i that we have to record the death of Captain William James Hayes Smith, latof the Kuching which took place on the night of Sundav. October 26th. in Penang. The news of Captain360 words
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Article134 1930-11-04 17 Mr. E. Banks. Curator of the Sarawak Museum, left Kuching on October 14th for a collecting expedition in the Batane Lupar and Ulu Ai. Mr. Banks expects to be away for ab >ut six weeks and hopes eventually to cross to the Batang Rejang, possibly by way of ih? UluSarawak Gazette - 134 words
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591 1930-11-04 17 A DOUBLE TRAGEDY. The Attack on Socony Hill Recalled. Lieu:. Woodward Phelps and Lieut.-Comman-der Benjamin F. Staud. both offlcers of the United States Navy and well-known in Shanghai, committed suicide within three days of one another says the Shanghai Times. Lieut.Commander Staud shot and killed591 words
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Article401 1930-11-04 17 Fresh Controversy in Port of Spain. Port of Spain (Trinidad). Oct. g. A fresh controversy over the problem of a deep-water quay for the principal port of Trinidad is looming here. It is between the vested interests concerned chiefly with the retention of the heavy lighterage401 words
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Advertisement219 1930-11-04 17 r^Bir Li jl CIGARETTES This ii irilitiMM Utued by the briiuh American Tobacco Co (*ira.tt> Lii I I ft lilt h f x^bM^^^H^^ Sometimes you can tell tbe difference milk at its best. All the cream in it, all all over the house within a dav or two the vitamins.219 words
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Article1017 1930-11-04 18 300th. Anniversary of the American City. September 17th. was the 300ih. anniversary of the founding of Boston pnd the State of which it i£ the capital. The hu-tcry of both begins on September iTth 1630, on which date the plantation, or eoleny, of Massachusetts Bay was formally1,017 words
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Article70 1930-11-04 18 Mr. Thomas Kelly, believed to be the last survivor of the wreck of the troopship Birkenhead— at the time of the shipwreck he was 9H years old— has died at Leeds aged 81. Mr. Kelly, it is claimed, was the last child to leave the sinking vessel with70 words
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Article131 1930-11-04 18 Order From United Staies Government. The United States Government have ordered thre* R25-horse-power "H" Rolls-Royce aero engines fcr the puipose of making a special study of their construction. The "H" engine is the prototype cf the engine which won the Schneider Trophy for Great Britain last year131 words
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Advertisement240 1930-11-04 18 /the whole fruit»^\__ V nothing but the fruit fthe manufacture of '^i3n^»v TTlrangepop o^^Malaya's Favourite \M B^ Th e Product of tKHCENIX: ,^l 'Phone 3463. Baby sleeps soundly T^>^ now g Before mother gave V>ITTI Woodward's Gripe Watei "^iJfEl he used to scream in pain. Now, all his indigestion J240 words
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Advertisement354 1930-11-04 18 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital in 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability cf Proprietors £3.000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Hong Kong Saigon Amritsar Hollo Semarang354 words
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Advertisement433 1930-11-04 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (•Incorporated In England) Capital £3,000.000 Subscribed 1,800.000 Paid-up 1,050.000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.645,505 BOARD OP DIRECTORS. J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman. PR. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro. Esq.. J. O. Robin.-on, Esq., W. H. Shelfoid, Esq.. Sir Thomas Catto, Bart. LONDON BANKERS Midland433 words
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Advertisement216 1930-11-04 18 THE s^h\ SOUTH fe-' BRITISH \3i[7 INSURANCE C'OMIMM. lIMln,, FIRE, MARINE, TftAN&i AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACtlflU AT LOWEST CURRENT KATES L C. MARGOLIOUTH, Ma: N Office: 2. Pinlayson Gr»e n PERSONAL ACCIDENTS FATAL ACCIDENTS are everyday p HAVE you made provision for the D r o u«^ of your216 words
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Article209 1930-11-04 19 lions Postponed Until Price Rises. Onn, the secretaries of [onn u^ that completion of a if the plant in ths Beeted last nontk but I mining operations will be Um }irice of tin rises to a nine can be worked proOnn are also secretaries of Ltd.. in209 words
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Article331 1930-11-04 19 I Mr. Macfadyen on the Outlook. Er DOOOISt, Mr Eric Macfadyen production in 1929 amounted to In 1930 «c should normally have b it is now apparent that Llllnf-Ofl to. say. 810.030 tons. produce; 315.000 tons native and 20.030 tons wild. With a I m pv.ee? a331 words
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Article85 1930-11-04 19 I Cain (Malay* Rubber Syndicate har- crop of 434,0001b. for the year to I 31 (aßainst 360.0001b. for 1 928-29 iM produced at an "all-in" cost of per lb. (against 7.17d.t. The average price realized was 7.02d. per lb. (against The profit for the year amounted to 64« (against £3.485>,85 words
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Article178 1930-11-04 19 Foreign Imports of tin ore during the month if October. 1930. Coin. try of Origin. Tons. Burma 206 Dutch Bui India*: Banks Biliiton 2.137 Singkep 112 Other places 12 French Indo-China 37 Japan 69 Siam 1 .353 Union 1.1 Booth Africa 47 Tolul 3.973 This Return represents178 words
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Article97 1930-11-04 19 MACPHAIL CO.'S DAILY REPORT. Singapore. Nov. 3. Tin. Stt.idy. Kuchai^ 54 57. Kinta^ 86 SB. Btaftftwaftl 40 44. M.;h.y Ccn-ols 13 S 15' j. oun-gt-i LUM PI 85. Bungd Way IJ6 2.05. PsUttOti 3.45 3.53. Ulu Klar.us 63'.. 66. Hong Kongs 15s 9d 16s 9d. Tuitions 14- 6d 16s 1'...97 words
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Article385 1930-11-04 19 Indications of Ameri?an Recovery K Lacking. K In their market report, dated Oct. 1. Messrs. R Symington and Sinclair state that a calculation :ompiled by u leading firm of dealers here l shows that world's stacks of raw rubber at end \ugust, 1930. totalled 433.523 tons, against385 words
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Article25 1930-11-04 19 It is said that the automobile has influenced architecture considerably. That must account for the increasing number of flats in the new buildings. Schenectady Union-Star.25 words
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Article223 1930-11-04 19 November 3. SELLING London 4 months' sight 2 3 29 32 London 3 months' sight 2 3 T London CO days' sight 2 3 13 16 London 30 days' sight 2 3 25 32 London, demand 2 3 4 London T. T. 2 3 23 32 Lyons and223 words
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Article210 1930-11-04 19 November 3. Tin 150 Tens $60-"'* Gambler B'i Pepper White 44 Pepper Black 25 Flake Tapioca 4 1 Pearl Sago Small 6' 4 Copra. Sundriud 6.90 Rice, An am No. 2 250 Bice Liang Hin Chan Mart Red Eogle iNev) 6.3C Rice, Siam old No. 1 S2O Rice, Rangoon210 words
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Article899 1930-11-04 19 MONDAY. NOV. 3RD. CLOSING QUOTATIONS Buyers tellers. Vsam Kumbang (E) 20s 25s Ayer Hitam Tin (sst 10s lis Bangrin Tin <£> 13s 3d 14s 3d Batang Padang ($1) 10 15 Batu Caves ($1) 35 40 Bukit Arang <$1) 35 40 Burmah Malay 10s 12s nom Chenderiang 3s899 words
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Article377 1930-11-04 19 Ocean Shipments of Para Rubber (including Latex. Revertex. and Concentrated Latex) during the month of October. 1930. PRELIMINARY RETURN. Rubber: Sheet and Crepe Concentrated Latex Latex Revertex Total Tons. Tons. Tons. Tons. T) Singapore 29.959 66 78 42 30.14 > Penang 10.820 8 tm.828 Malacca 1.123 40377 words
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Article97 1930-11-04 19 The profit of the Kinta Kellas Tin Dredging Company for the y^ar ended March 1) amounted to £24.028 (against £12.130 for 1928-29 The sum of £7.150 (against £4.736 is allowed for depreciation, and £1.000 (the samei is transferred to income-tax reserve, while £500 is written off capital increase expenses. Dividends97 words
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63 1930-11-04 19 X<;vpmhcr, .Jid.. 12 o'rlork noon. Buyers Sellers. R.S.S. equal to London Standard, Spot 13.. 13 Standard R.S.S. on Tender Nov. 13 :i 14 Derembi-r 14 14', January 14 14 Jan. -March 14 14 April-Jun. 15 15 Tone of Market Easier. Latest Cable: London Spot sheet63 words
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Article139 1930-11-04 19 The profit ci the Kmta Keilas Rubber Estates for the year ended March 31 amounted to £7.08:; i against £9.147 for 1928-29>. A final dividend of 2'j per rent. Ls recommended, making 5 per cent. Horn the year (aftaitist H» per centt, leaving £4.^97 to be caril-d orward (against £4.015139 words
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Advertisement71 1930-11-04 19 ASSETS EXCEED $11,000,000 ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $38,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27 Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies Act71 words
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Advertisement88 1930-11-04 19 *SSSaffiffi*Kffi!fiS!fiifia;!fiSifi!fiffiSSSSffiffi!fiS!fi l Sffi!fiSSffii;:»tfi!f.^j:^ifiSi!H 1 Be it I Fire-Marine-Life or Motor Car jjj If} the unquestionable security of two hundred and ten !fi r years progressive trading is offered you. j ■i r !fi Incorporated in A. D. 1720 the Royal Exchange Assur- j I ance has attained an unassailable position.88 words
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Article672 1930-11-04 20 SERVICE MEETING. Eurasian Company's Several Successes. The Singapore Volunteer Rifle Association held a meeting under Service conditions during the week-end at Bukit Timah Rifle Range Weather conditions were of the best and the light good, with resultant good scores. Five possibles were made, and rewarded by "Parbury672 words
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Article274 1930-11-04 20 Chapman's Team Arrives at Cape Town. [Reuters Service] Cape Town, Nov. 3. The M.C.C. cricketers arrived to-day. A. P. F. Chapman, the captain, suggests that the reason for Sutcliffe's omission was the desire of the selectors for younger men. The team is as follows: A. P.274 words
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Article482 1930-11-04 20 THIRD REVERSE. Welch Regt. Better and Faster. I Welch Rest. 21 pts; Cornwall 0 pte. H M.S. Cornwall, former champions of Shanghai, lost the third and last Rugby game of their Singapore visit on the Padang yesterday evening when they were well beaten by the 2nd Bn.482 words
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Article262 1930-11-04 20 Weak S.R.C. Team Beaten by Police. Police 2; S.R.C 0. The Police second hockey eleven met the SRC. on the Padang yesterday and won by < two goals to nil but the S.R.C. besides being I only an eight -m?n side, were without Oehlers. I Balhetchet. and the262 words
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Article27 1930-11-04 20 Varsity Crews to Meet on March 21. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT London, Nov. 3. The inter-Varsity boat race has been fixed for March 21.27 words
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Article58 1930-11-04 20 Classification of Horses and Ponies. List No. 4: Amendment No. 8: Issued November 3rd., 1930. HORSES. Transfers: Lady Wire from Class 5 to Class 4 Change cf Name: Lady Chic changed tc Lady Kuala. Deletions: Class 2. Chin Phoenix; Class 5 Cardell. PONIES. Transfers: Sahara from Class58 words
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Article26 1930-11-04 20 Cambridge Beaten by Corinthians. London, Oct. 25. In an Association football match, the Corinthians beat Cambridge University by 2 goals to 1 at Cambridge.26 words
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Article18 1930-11-04 20 Mr. T. F. Carey has returned from leave and has gone to Taiping to act as State Treasurer.18 words
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629 1930-11-04 20 SUNDAY'S RACES. Inconsiderately Calm Weather. On Sunday at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club the "Sixes." supported by June, raced che first of a series for the Rear-Commodore's Trophy and in very light airs made a somewhat ragged start, of which Kilat got best advantage, followed629 words
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Article99 1930-11-04 20 Mrs. Hardie Wins Ladies 9 Medal. The November Ladies" medal competition was played yesterday afternoon and resulted in a win for Mrs. L. D. Hardie in "A" division and for Mrs. W. Hay in "B" division. Altogether forty cards were taken out and the following were returned.99 words
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Article175 1930-11-04 20 Results in the Vade Cup competition at the I Singapore Golf Club were: Ist Round R. Meldrum (10) walk over E. R. Cartwright (14); W. Eldred (8) beat D. Paterson (6) 6 and 5; C. W. N. Joyce (9) walk over H. Jackson (9); K. W.175 words
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Article72 1930-11-04 20 November Monthly Medal. r Thirty-four cards were taken out for the November Medal which resulted in a win for 2 P. H. Steed who returned a score of 1 down. The ball sweeps were won on Saturday by P. H. Steed (1 up) and on Sunday by72 words
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Article905 1930-11-04 20 MALAYA CUP RUGBY. Disappointing Game Against Negri Drawn. [Prom Our Own Correspondent. 1 Scremban, Nov. 1. A record crowd of enthusiasts from Seremban and the adjoining districts surrounded the Seremban station padang this evening to watch Negri Sembllan draw with Singapore in their first H.M.S. Malaya905 words
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Article113 1930-11-04 20 Lindrum Fails to Catch Newman. London, Oct. 25. The following are to-day's closing scores in the second series of matches in the international billiards tournament in London.— Davis 25,701; McConachy 22,591. At Liverpool, Newman is 23,146 and Lindrum 20,735. London, Oct. 25. The following are the results of113 words
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