The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 22 December 1930
1930-12-22
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section18 1930-12-22 1 The Singapore Free Press k ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S^S, MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1930. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.18 words
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Article501 1930-12-22 1 The Finnish steamer Oberon has been sunk m collision m the Baltic; a number of English passengers are missing, among them being Mr. J. W. H. T. Douglas, the former England cricket captain Page 11. The growing breach between the British and Asiatic communities was the subject501 words
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Article1317 1930-12-22 1 There could be no more delightful beginning of a summer holiday than a journey m a Chinese houseboat. To our missionary parents it meant a complete rest for four days. To us children it was a voyage more adventurous than any recounted m fiction. A1,317 words
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Advertisement174 1930-12-22 1 rfIVINATOR !M tk.< ..m:h;i:rator rorMH ment .*ff BROS. &CXX .sinson Road IAFFLES HOTELJ Qnfistmas and New Year Festivities 1 Tuesday, December 23rd. R NI) MASQUERADE BALL AND CABARET 4 1^ I ANCY DRESS OPTIONAL <S PRIZES FOR FANCY DRESS ADMISSION $1. Wednesday, December 24th. pF( I\I MAS EVE DINNER AND174 words
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Advertisement343 1930-12-22 1 St CkS y^^^^^^^^^V I l Casks fcfc^^^^^j^ Paperlinedl dj^^JJ 25 lbs 1 British Colonial Manufacture. 1 ALSO 1 AVAILABLE SHORTLY i "EMERALCRETE RAPID HARDENING CEMENT. s«i« Agen ts: Me ALISTER Co, Ltd. Phon sl I EUROPE HOTEL "Renowned by Recommendation" ij Christmas^ Festivities I; CHRISTMAS EVE. WEDNESDAY. 24th DECEMBER. tfi343 words
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Advertisement113 1930-12-22 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Frj's Chocolate Ginger Page 5. Theatre and cinema attractions Page 2. Reasons for Chevrolet superiority— Page 3. Special Christmas shopping tiffin at Little's Page 10. H.M.V. Records of talkie hits from Moutrie's —Page 20. State Express Cigarettes for discriminating smokers Page 8. What about a Grease Up at113 words
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Advertisement24 1930-12-22 1 KELVINATOR THE ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR Product if the World's Largest Buildors of Refrigerating Equipment GETZ BROS. CO. (Incorporated In U.S.A.) Sales -Service 55, Robinson Road24 words
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Article366 1930-12-22 2 Difficulties of Adult Suffrage Problem. British Radio Official Service] Rugby. Dec. 19. The *üb-committee of the Indian Round Table Conference appointed to deliberate on franchise questions held its first meeting this afternoon, the Attorney-General. Sir William Jowitt, presiding. The procedire adopted m the case of other sub-eommitfc'es was366 words
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Article85 1930-12-22 2 Prison for Communist Compirators. i Reuters Service. J Budapest. Dec. 19. Tht trial of 41 Communists accused of attempting to overthrow the State has resulted m thf ring leaders. Ferdinand Weiss, ex-head Of Trunk Telephones. Moscow, and Michael Hay. journalist, who were said to have maintained direct communication85 words
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Article41 1930-12-22 2 Cabinet and Jewish Agency Confer. i British Radio— Official Service.! Rugby. Drc. 19. m/1 H V)Unced on Nov. 15. a sub-committee or thr Cabinet has been meeting the leaders of g/y? *"<i further meeting was has not yet been41 words
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Advertisement265 1930-12-22 2 Xmasg New Y«r Gifts. [m LADIES:— PKRHMFRV GUERLAIN. CARON, CHANEL, MOKNY. HOUBIGANT, COTY. PERFUME SPRAYS. PUFF SETS. EAUX DE COLOGNE. m GENTLEMEN PURE BADGER SHAVING BRUSHES HAIR BRUSHES MORXY SHAVING BOWLS. JEDiCAL HALL LTD. OPP. POST OFFICE. Why Nat Fix f'That Appointment" <| j THE CAPITOL f Play a round265 words
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Advertisement233 1930-12-22 2 Victoria Theatre I Commencing Thursday Jan. Ist. I at 9.30 p.m. THE 16 FAMOUS Westminster Glee Singers I Booking Opens on Sal. Next fat John Little's *3, 2 t. yVl'V^-ly jMe.'^% jj<fc* \jtf<fc *JA«r jl^/,w^ |o__O__O__O__O__O_*; O O Q Q Q Q q\1^ phone saei^^^^^Kl I "Where Everyone Goes" jdNfGH¥ar6J^)233 words
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Advertisement221 1930-12-22 2 I I GREETINGS Management 1 i Theatre desire* to extend i*\ I numerous patron* Greetings and Sineer, v m] for their good fortuu peritu m the New r v i ■■■■■■■iim > mm, MMMMm j 6.15 TO- NIGHT 9l 1 Here's a Novelty Program I A \EW. DIFFERENT ENTERTAI.VJIKkt 1221 words
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Miscellaneous164 1930-12-22 2 THE WEEK. Monday, 22nd. High Water. 00.18. 8.8 ft.. 11.05. 9.8 ft. Malayan Rotary Conference, tiffin on board President Polk. Rugby. D IMG) Co. Welch vs. Public Services 11. Thomson Road. Hockey SRC. vs. LA. SRC Tuesday. 23rd. Hi K h Water. 00 52. 8.6 ft.. 11.41. 9.8 ft. Rugby:164 words
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Article800 1930-12-22 3 FACTS AND PROBLEMS/ Sir Edmund Chambers's Magnum Opus. William Shakespeare: A Study of Facts and 3 Problems. By E. K. Chambers. 2 vols II- J lustrated. 425. net. Oxford: the Clarendon* Press. When Gibbon wrote Finis to "The Decline and Fall" he laid down his800 words
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Article148 1930-12-22 3 Madman Attempts to Set Rome on Fire Rome, Nov. 17. In the centre of Rome this morning a citizen went mad. and. declaring himself to be the Emperor Nero, threw his furniture from a window as preparation for an attempt to fire the city. He 'vab overpowered148 words
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Article55 1930-12-22 3 Vienna, Nov. 12. It is reported from Prague that the Czccho- Slovak Minister of Culture has acquired thirty letters written by Dvorak from the Vienna firm of Heck for 2.250 Swiss francs. The letters are addressed to Hans Richter. and deal with Dvorak's compositions. They will be deposited55 words
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Advertisement140 1930-12-22 3 This Stands for Quality the Lion" chop stands for quality .mounded statement. It signifies ivour to maintain the highest i tandard m aerated waters. t quality fruits are handled m known methods, and scientific nent of our fruit beverages gives fullest health value. FRASER and NEAVE LIMITED. •AKsXsx^^^e^^xSxsx^s)® JE4SONS FOR140 words
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Advertisement156 1930-12-22 3 We suggest thaf^^k you ask your nearest W distributor to show you V ihe complete line of RAY* I 1 O-VAC Electric Torches I and RAY-O-VAC Bat-M teries. There are r\o J^^^^better made^^^V^ Illustrated Catalogue sent without charge upon reaoest. IDEAL BLUE SCREEN Including stitching with eyelets and rope complete156 words
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Advertisement149 1930-12-22 3 Estate Trust Agencies 1 (1027) Limited. I BRANCHES: tl, Pint Cross Street MALACCA. 5 i 11, Light Street PENANG. 114, Klyne Street KUALA LUMPUR Registered by and Security deposited with the Straits Settlements Government. S ir Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, S I Guardians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised S |r149 words
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Article, Illustration4615 1930-12-22 4 W.A.S WEENEY - Murder by Legacy W.A.S WEENEY MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR IS A PARIS HOTEL, BY INSTALMENT TWO SYNOPSIS. DICK TARLTON was left a legacy. It consisted of certain concessions m Nevada, and had to be claimed personally by a given date. He decides to go to Nevada and claim it. He is accompanied4,615 words
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Article485 1930-12-22 4 New Guinea Echidnas at The Zoo. There are only two kinds of living mammals which have preserved th? habit of their reptilian ancestors and produce their young as unhatchea eggs. Of these the Duck-billed Platypus, a soft -furred animal with a horny bill like that of a duck,485 words
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Article25 1930-12-22 4 I think that it would probably be wise to ena the observance of Armistice Day before it falls into general neglect. The Bishop of DurhamThe Bishop of Durham - 25 words
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Article988 1930-12-22 5 BARHAM'S NOTE-BOOKS FOR AMERICA. INGOLDSBY RELICS. Valuable 1,000 Page Manuscripts. Almost concurrently with the unveiling of a bronze to the memory of the Rev. Richard H. Barham at Canterbury, an entensive collection or the original manuscripts of the creator of Thomas Ingoldsby passed from a member of the Barham family988 words
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Article50 1930-12-22 5 After drinking half-a-pint of beer, George Cummings. the long-distance walker, started from Trafalgar-square to-day on a 140-mile walk to Burton-on-Trent. He is 57, and believes m beer as a food. "I am training on it." he said. "I intend to have about four pints a day." I50 words
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Article242 1930-12-22 5 Questions of Future Policy. Saigon, Dec. 11. France: At the Colonial institute Admiral Lacazt stressed the powerful motive which c.ijoin attention to French colonial initiative md tte lessons to b? drawn from th? British Imperial Conference. On this subject M. Pierre Lyautey then gave a lecture. Hs showed242 words
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Article69 1930-12-22 5 Sir Otto Niemeyer Says He Would Stay m New Zealand. Sir Otto Niemeyer (the banker who has been advising on the financial future of Australia and New Zealand), Interviewed at Auckland en route for England, reiterated his faith m New Zealand's future. "I am an optimist69 words
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Advertisement204 1930-12-22 5 HOTEL CHRISTMAS EVE Pinner Dance Cabaret THE ROOF GARDEN WITH [HE TOROPOFF TRIO ACROBATIC AND CHARACTER DANCES. DANCING UNTIL 2.00 A.M. DINNER AND DANCE: $3.00 j? I (MISSION AFTER DINNER $2.00 i j^Your TaW« now— Limited Accommodation available, i PHONE 5061. jl fI, K Arti i will appear m the204 words
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Advertisement95 1930-12-22 5 JBr d£^^w ÜB^^V r I J^^"^ *^V j V^ >( Mr. Wise of Fry's has created a new chocolate iy/^Vii^^X a crystallised Ginger centre m Fry's finest UUogJ£gof*^^^ If you have never tried this, you don't know how good chocolates can be. Specially packed to keep their freshness and I95 words
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Article690 1930-12-22 6 CITY OF KA YING. About the "Strangers" of South China. Cantor. Dec. 12. No adequate account of the peoples of Ivuangtung Provinc° could be given without ;;»king into consideration the Hakkas. who make up the larger part of the inhabitants cf She northern and eastern690 words
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127 1930-12-22 6 York. Nov. 16. Colonel Lindbergh is planning a -good will tour" of South America, which is expected to coincide with the visit of the Prince of Wales. Cclonel Lindbergh has hitherto not been tarther south than the northern coasts of South America His tour cf127 words
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Article133 1930-12-22 6 New York. Nov. 16. Edward Orville Dolarin. the American aviatrv and soldier of fortune who participated m \he abortive attempt at a Chilean revolution ky flying with a pa i- ty of plotters to Concepcion ircirs Argentina, has returned to Buenos Aires with a thrilling talc of133 words
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Advertisement37 1930-12-22 6 I MONDAY December 22 I TUESDAY December 23 I WEDNESDAY December 24 WHITEAWA YS j OFFER ALL TOTS CRACKERS i AT 420% DISCOUNT. I WDTEAWAY. LAIILAW I 8 Co., Ltd- CMlttAOmir MALACCA. •■■■■■■ti 1 UIIL f SEREMBAN.37 words
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Advertisement64 1930-12-22 6 The marriage took place at Colonial Church, Lagos, Nigeria, on Nov. 12, of Alexander M'Donald. Public Works Department, Nigeria, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander M'Donald, Fraserburgh. to Mary Francis Loui?3. eldest daughter of Mr. F. D. Evans, Deputy Director of Public Works, Nigeria, and of Mrs. Evans, Club64 words
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Advertisement289 1930-12-22 6 Ensures rest and relief for ti:os« uil() |^B suffer from Neuralgia, Headache, or 10,, t- i^B ache, and is invaluable for easing mfc^ I joints which are so common m the tnpie& When applied to insect bites it kiiu liv the irritation immediately. *^^X H H wSh^f >6lj *^fl Bar289 words
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Article1761 1930-12-22 7 A PAINTER WHO EMIGRATED. tRMING. the ThiHi "t t m > ..all, and a m ..> >t" his .vv htaa U .ua>ian I cen i b Star Walter I and WCTC ttac inti and bi en 11 \!>\ .M I". nllj b ing i m d i mn •::;\fd (i:avf--11,761 words
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Article192 1930-12-22 7 Beer is defined m the British Beer >Bill the text of which was issued m mail week. The Bill says that beer includes: Ale, porter, mum (a strong German beer I spruce beer, black beer, and any other description of beer that "is found tc contain more192 words
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Article502 1930-12-22 7 Future Ensured m Britain. An arrangement has been made between tin Co vent Garden Opera Syndicate. Limited, and the 8.8.C for carrying cut a scheme of Grand Optra production am mnfeer of years. Th ur.d rlakin^ will ba idministcrt-d by a I orr-pany to be known as the502 words
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Advertisement132 1930-12-22 7 The Gift that always I pleases Jm^^\ It's "47// "-most gratefully accepted P < VUMI give "47//", any day it will evoke a r Smile f ratitude For all fasticl i ous /^^BBf^^*^ 1^ people use"47//". It has such a multi- /SflS^^ tude o]f uses Pourecl into bath and I132 words
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Article955 1930-12-22 8 DR. LANG'S VISION. Archbishop Foresees a Common Council. Dealing with the subject of Church unity, •addressing th Lcwer Hous > of th° Convocation of Canterbury. Dr. Lang said that an impression seemed to have got abroad that the Conference of 1939 m seme way went955 words
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Article60 1930-12-22 8 IF- In a husband and wife dispute as to the ownership of property m the Chancery Division the husband remarked that if he had known this trouble was going to arise he would have kept proper accounts. Mr. Justice Eve: That is what we shall all say on the day60 words
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Article87 1930-12-22 8 End to Accountant's Life of Luxury. Marseilles, Dec. 8. At dR moment an attempt was oeing :md» \.o arrest the chief accountant of the tramway, he committee suicide, shooling himself m ..he head. He had embezzled marly two million francs belonging to th? company and led a life87 words
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Advertisement197 1930-12-22 8 $';>,. ■SJJJr "Say WHEN. Man .'.'"II tflj *&)fK cofvmonf iii i'i|i ii!!!!ii|iiiii i 3*$SF OLD SCOTCH V: ~i lY^|sf^Y life! THM DISTILLERS AftCNCV LIMITKO, CSofl/UtV, eOlfiBUI»OW. MOVAOO Wrtat and POCKET watches! Wwi^#wiP%»#%# accurate and elegant. I^^ v£^pi*2±J^iJ Also a big variety of the Movado y^i t*Hl€XO automatic winder m stock,197 words
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Advertisement278 1930-12-22 8 Severe Eczema on Face, Arms and Le<k Our portrait iaof Miss Florence Big- b^ nel I, of 67. Scholars Hoad, Balham, HCdl P f 1 London, England, whoLj mother v» If writes: When eleven years old By Cleansing th«- r,!,>. H my daugh ter Florence had Psoriasis (Severe Erzema) on278 words
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Advertisement273 1930-12-22 9 fajESS CARDS, IuTSAGE In i>icr IIISS FUMIKO FUNERALS. CASKET CO. „«n^r Street— Phone M7I. IIS SAGE IiALLT H^ Rl \\n MISS HANA ,j ITaterlou Street LETAR GRANGE 00+mMMTMa ROAD ;>.h Mil RtOM «.jIDE HOLIDAY HOME I iFTERNOOS TEAS and TIFFINS SEUTIFII. (iARDEN 0 SWIM.MINC; PAGAR a! Moderate Charges i 0273 words
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Advertisement612 1930-12-22 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE TENDERS. OTICE Li hereby given that tenders are new MM for the following materials or services, and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained m the Tender Room. Municipal Offices. Supply of 100 tons of best quality Quick time. Date of closing. 4 p.m.. Dec612 words
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Advertisement588 1930-12-22 9 NOTICES. Commencing on Jan. Ist, 1931, THE FEDERATED MALAY j STATES RAILWAYS j can arrange to rOLLKCT or DELIVER PARCELS and GOODS TRAFFIC at cheap rates by MOTOR LORRY SERVICE between your premises and PULAU SAIGON RIVER VALLEY ROAD Stations TANK ROAD For further particulars apply to Station Master. Tank588 words
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Advertisement612 1930-12-22 9 NOTICES. THE EXCHANGE BANKS. The Exchange Banks will be closed on Thursday December 25th, Friday December 26th, Christmas Holidays. Saturday December 27th Public Holiday. STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LIMITED. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. In view of the Christmas and New Year Holidays, there will be no sailing from Singapore to612 words
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Advertisement606 1930-12-22 9 sama Ti»F club i Friday, Dec. 26th, and Saturday, Dec. 27th, 1930. I COMMENCING AT 2.45 P.M. EACH DAY. j ENTRIES close at 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 22nd, 1930. j UNLIMITED SWEEPS: One $5 unlimited Sweep, for members only each day, closing one hour before the advertised time of606 words
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Advertisement418 1930-12-22 9 AUCTION SALES. DISTRESS SALE. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. Distress No 93 of 1930 In the cause of Eu Tong Sen Landlord Versus New Southern Hotel Tenant AUCTION SALE of HOTEL FURNITURE ETC. COMPRISING Elaborately carved Canton blackwood settees, teapoys, arm chairs, smoking bed.418 words
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697 1930-12-22 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1930. WEEK-END COMMENT. Although the regret of the Press that greater progress has not been evident m the Round Table Conference owing to the inability of the Indians themselves to come to an agreement as regards the HinduMoslem claims must be shared, it is697 words
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Article324 1930-12-22 10 Unpopular Toddy Shop Decision. [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Malacca, Dee. 24. The Malacca Planters Association held a meeting this morning, with Mr. C. Milne as chairman. Tribute was paid to the work of Dr. Mullaly, former President. It was decided to press for further cessation of tapping on324 words
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Article150 1930-12-22 10 DECREASED TRADE. Policy of Rigid Economy Necessary. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. Bangkok. Dee. 21. The Minister of Finance has issued a communique m view of the economic crteis. This shows that the value of imports m the seven months April to October are down 24150 words
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Article384 1930-12-22 10 Caught by Volcanic Eruption. L Reuters Service. 1 Berlin. Dec. 19. The eruption cf the volcano if Merapi ras claimed an eminent victim. Professor Werner Borchardt, lent by the Hamburg Tropical Institute to the Java Institute to conduct olimatological investigations. Accompanied by a European assist.nu the Professor384 words
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Article174 1930-12-22 10 Chinese Lad Killed by Lorry. When the ambulance arrived at the scene of an accident at Lorong 16, Oeylang Road, soon after 9.30 a.m. yesterday they found that a young Chinese lad of 9 years of age had died from a fractured base of the skull received174 words
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Article162 1930-12-22 10 European Unemployment. Sir,— Might I Invite your attention to the dual task entrusted to the various European Unemployment Committees. The first is the relief of immediate distress and the maintenance or assistance of those practically destitute. The second and the more important task is to find162 words
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Article573 1930-12-22 10 PRESS EULOT.Ii MS. The Indian DeleKatos Satisfied. [Reuters Service j It is officially a.'wunced th it rill be the new Yirtroy of i n .> The Dally Telegraph says ih rt Wll lingdon India is receiving t standing friend. No Viceroy with a riper knowledge of th573 words
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Article44 1930-12-22 10 SATURDAY'S RI BBEK IKK IS [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRir.H London. Dec 20 Noon Messrs. Symington and Mnewj notify to-day's rubber pruvs a. follows: wnrward Spot 45 16 (down 116) r° r v 4 3 8 (down 1 16). The market is dull44 words
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Article146 1930-12-22 10 Fire m Beach Ritd Area. Smart work by the IM«P* saved a large block Ol bu Street. Beach Road, last BlfW out m a Chinese earths, like the adjoining buildup posed largely of wed Th. break is unknown but th, |.l- > quickly and caused consul-:.. neighbourhood,146 words
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Advertisement116 1930-12-22 10 THAT XMAS DINNER. We will gladly give you our expert advice on the most suitable WINES to order if you will call on us at our RETAIL HOUSE SO, ROBINSON ROAD. CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD. (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Koig). {Incorporated m Shanghai). Have You Seen the116 words
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Advertisement80 1930-12-22 10 j -:634 I j North Bridge Road TENG SENG GUAN. m Bitahlinhffl 1905. S T. K.K/S i Tyres and Tubes S 30 x 34 $12.00 $2.50 J3l X 4 $14.00 $2.75 •32 x 4 $18.50 $3.00 |32x4U $20.00 $3.50 t 33 X «H $22.00 $3.75 IXMAS GIFTS! S IN I80 words
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Advertisement254 1930-12-22 10 The next Singapore Assizes will be held on January 13. Mr. and Mrs. George Parbury have gone to Praser's Hill for a fortnight. His Highness Tungku Abdul Majid left Alor Star for Singapore on Thursday. Dr. A. L. Hoops, P.C.M.0., S.S.. who has bean attending the Conference of Tropical Medicine254 words
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Article471 1930-12-22 11 British Passengers Missing. ENGLAND CRICKET CAfFaDV FEARED DROWNED. Steamer Sinks m Three Minutes. a thr Oberon sank m thrrr minutes. N 11. T Hcuglas. the former England cricket captain, is among the missing. t..r\ <-f thr disaster i> tt.ld m the following cables: r'l Service.]471 words
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Article742 1930-12-22 11 r r England Cricket Captain. Oboron removes shortly m active participation m ham an mUtanding l international cricket over John William Henry nickname— Johnny Won't a pathetic character m ■•■>'.i< n-ws. has hern one to| amateur all round past two decades <x f«>r number of years,742 words
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Article51 1930-12-22 11 Provoking Soviet Action m Vladivostock. (Reuter's Far Eastern Service.] Harbin, Dec. 20. The Soviet has ordered the Vladivostock branch of the Bank of Korea to liquidate and if the liabilities exceed the assets the whole of the available assets will be confiscated and the branch fined 5,000,00051 words
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Article35 1930-12-22 11 Satisfactory Progress Continued. i British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Dec. 20. The Prince of Wales continues to make satisfactory progress. It is not, however, expected that he will leave York House to-day.35 words
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Article192 1930-12-22 11 CHALLENGE TO THE STATE. Trade Union Bill to be Fought Bitterly. tßeuter's Service.] London, Dee. 2t. A herculean battle awaits the House of Commons after the recess over the "challenge to the State," as the Opposition indignantly describe the Trade Union Bill, intimating an intention to flght192 words
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Article184 1930-12-22 11 R. A. F. Heliopolis-Capetown Plans. I British Radio Official Service] Rugby. Dec. 20. Three Vickers Victoria aeroplanes of No. 216, Squadron, stationed at Heliopolis (Lower Egypt", will begin a service flight to Capetown on January 12. The machines are of the type which evacuated Europeans from Kabul184 words
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Article79 1930-12-22 11 President's Relief Measures. [Reuters Service.] Washington. Dec. 21. An expenditure of $700,000,000 on relief of unemployment m 1931 is contemplated by Mr. Hoover. Congress to-day adopted the Public Works Bill and Drought Relief Bill of $116,000,000 and 545.000.000 respectively. Washington, Dee. 21. Congress rose for the fortnight's recess79 words
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Article75 1930-12-22 11 High Commissioner for Free State m London. [British Radio Official Service] Rujby, Dec. 20. The Irish Free State Government announce that Mr. John Dulanty has been appointed High Commmlssioner m London. Mr. Dulanty has been Irish Free State Commissioner for Trade m Great Britain and it is75 words
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Article66 1930-12-22 11 From Sky to Race Track. [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 20. The Air Ministry has given H. J. Leech, survivor of the RlOl. special leave to join Malcolm Campbell as one of his engineers on the hushhush Napier-Campbell motorcar with which he will attempt to break the66 words
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Article52 1930-12-22 11 Attempt on Australia Record Next Week. [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, Dec. 20. Captain Matthews, who taught Miss Amy Johnson to fly, intends to start on an attempted record flight from England to Australia next week. Matthews flew solo to Australia m November last but was delayed by52 words
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Article248 1930-12-22 11 CAPE AIR TRANSPORT. Will it Win Valued Contract [Reuter's Service.] London, Dee. 21. Will the new London-Capetown air-route revolutionise the world's economic geography is the question debated m London m consequence of the bid this air-route is expected to make for the contract to transport248 words
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Article144 1930-12-22 11 Well Laid Plans That Went Awry. tßeuter's Service i Hendaye, Dec. 19. It is reported that A lea la Zamor. ex -War Minister, before the court preliminarily examining his conduct, accepted full responsibility for the Republican manifesto dropped from the ?.ir over Madrid. He said that a144 words
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Article86 1930-12-22 11 Minister Kobashi Convicted. [Reuter's Service] Tokyo, Dec. 20. Mr. Ichita Kqbashi. ex-Minister of Education In the present Cabinet, has been sentenced to ten months imprisonment with two years' grace and a fine amounting to V. 10.000 by the presiding Judge of the tribunal which dealt with the accused86 words
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Article85 1930-12-22 11 London's No Motor Coach Area. [British Radio Official Service.! Rugby, Dec. 20. Traffic regulations have been prepared by the Minister of Transport by which motor coaches will be entirely excluded from a large area of Central London. In an extended area stretching from the Marble Arch to85 words
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Article81 1930-12-22 11 S.S.A. Committee Appointed m Malacca. I Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Malacca, Dec. 21. The Straits Settlements (Malacca) Association held a meeting on Friday evening. On the question of Council reform a special committee was appointed comprising Messrs. Tan Cheng Lock. H. E. Nixon, Munro, Chitt} and de Souxa.81 words
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Article58 1930-12-22 11 British Driven Out of Chicago. [Reuter's Service.] Chicago, Dec. 20. Mayor Thompson announces he is standing for a fourth term office election m February. He claims his previous pledges have been fulfilled or "nearly fulfilled." They include the restoration of Washington as a hero m public schools58 words
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Advertisement44 1930-12-22 11 The death of Mrs. Holley. wife of Mr. William Holley, formerly of Singapore, took place at Copthome on Nov. 6. Mr. Holley. who was superintendent of abattoirs m Singapore, retired m April and he and Mrs. Holley had only just entered their new home.44 words
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Advertisement43 1930-12-22 11 The Municipal Commissioners meet on Tuesday at 2.15 p.m. when amongst other business Mr. E. A. Brown will move to rescind the resolution passed on Nov. 26th with regard to the proposed diversion of trolley buses via Coleman street and St. Andrew's Road.43 words
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Advertisement86 1930-12-22 11 THE GOSSARD LINE OF BEAUTY Gossard foundation Garments are so designed as to accentuate the natural beauly of the figure and create the impression of a gracefully poised body. They answer without hesitancy the desire to be chic and the need to retain bodily freedom. GOSSARD FOUNDATION GARMENTS ARE OBTAINABLE86 words
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Article1046 1930-12-22 12 A Modern Development m Malaya. DOES ROTARY CONTAIN THE REMEDY? Concern at the increasing distance which separates the European and other rommin itie« m Malaya was exprev^cd by Mr. R. J. Farrer on two occasions during proceedings of the Malayan Rotary Conference on Saturday. It1,046 words
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Article1654 1930-12-22 12 Unique Incident m Rotary History. From the point of view of the cosmopolitan nature of the gathering the dinner at Raffles Hotel on Saturday evening, at which His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government <Mr. John Scott* presented the Charter to HH Rotary Club of Singapore, must certainly1,654 words
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Article1040 1930-12-22 12 Difficulty of Local Application of Rules. A frank discussion on the possibility of the success of Rotary m Malaya under the existing Rotary International Constitution took place at the first entirely business meeting of the Conference, attended by officers, past presidents, members of committees and delegates, which1,040 words
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Article141 1930-12-22 12 Malayan Champions Beat Chinese Pair. An exhibition tennis match between Matsukawa and Kawagiri. the Japanese pair who won the Malayan Championships this year, and Lim Bong Soo and John Lim. the crack Chinese pair, was a feature of the enjoyable garden Darty held at the Garden Club.141 words
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Article42 1930-12-22 12 Recovered from Slight Chill. I British Radio Official Se.vice.l Rugby, Dec. 19. The Prince of "Wales remained indoors to-day, but is understood to have recover?d from the ■slight chill which r a used the cancellation of his engagements yesterday.42 words
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Article446 1930-12-22 12 COLLISION WITH TRUCK. Sad Death of Inspector French. An accident, resulting m the death of yourg and capable European Police Officer. oc< urret! at the junction of Moulmein Road and Thomson Road shortly before 5 o'clock on Saturday morning. Mr A. F. French of the Kanda446 words
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Article432 1930-12-22 12 Last Year's Champions Beater at Jalan Besar. Perhimpona 4; Darul Bahar. Z The final of the Coleman Shield football ccmpetition played at the Jalan Besar Stadium ov Saturday afternoon, brought together year": champions. Darul Bahar. and the Perhimponan a Club which was competing for eh? shield :'oi432 words
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Article46 1930-12-22 12 Council President's Retirement. (Reuters Service. 1 Moscow. Dec. 19. The Central Executive Committee of the Soviets has relieved M. Rykov at his own request of the Presidency of the Council of the Peoples Commissaries. M. Viacher.lav Molotov has been appointed to succeed M. Rykov.46 words
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Article781 1930-12-22 12 PRESSING THE LKAIMIN Positions m Home PootM Leagues. The positions m tIM Enpli!, football lf.iu'.u > up to :\nd htcludii results (which ari 1 on DSM 10 1 P W 1. I) Sheffield Wed 20 12 3 Aisenal 19 12 Dt-rby County 20 10 4 I781 words
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Article78 1930-12-22 12 Commons Reply to Pessi«W Critics. fKeutei's Senior In the House of Commons Mr replying to Comm. Ktnwocthy 1 Capt. R A. Eden iCon regard to foreign affairs. s:i'd ;h.i' Shat when the figures woe Bnal the Draft Convention recent!) :he Preparatory Disarmann nt O lisarmamtnt treaty would MM n78 words
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Article1022 1930-12-22 13 Removal of Obstacles from the Green. Judging by iiscussicns during the past week ■cr r,o. write- Brigalcw m th- Sydney Referee. many golfers must have hazy ideas of what MMUMH a iemovab?e object en the putting feiecns. The inexplicable error fallen into by D. G. Scut'^r m1,022 words
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Article238 1930-12-22 13 Constantine's Deadly Fast Bowling. Just eff the ship ih: W«3l indies put m twe 4gyt Hg^nst W*lHnctOJ on Wednesday and Thursday. Njvembjr life, and !2th. ConstanMnc"; fa* bevliot <6 fey 94) cie;?i a grea. :ni -c i i. El: ..elding afc- Wellington made 103 and West238 words
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Article35 1930-12-22 13 Playing m a match for Howard Cricket Club against West End Cricket Club (Maryborough, Qld>. A. Kenny took five wickets with flvj consecutive balk, four being clean bowled and one caught.35 words
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Article491 1930-12-22 13 Advisory Committee's Recommendations. [Prom Our Own Correspondent] [By Air Mail.] London. Nov. 26. An important move towards brighter county cricket was made by the Advisory County Cricket Committee which met at Lords on Monday. They decided to recommend to the M.C.C. another scheme for deciding the method of491 words
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Article160 1930-12-22 13 The following was among action taken at a HMtfol cf Committee No. 6 held on December 15th: Ds3ldcJ that tli J-'. ,c cf Medicine hockey Learn may be oueicu, as a special case, the use of the Stadium ground at $5 per match (no hockey gear being provided160 words
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Advertisement190 1930-12-22 13 N#^' svsysysysysvsysysl^ 1 For the lAH I F New Petite Ij Jt\ U 1 Lj O I PENS AND PENCILS to wear or to carry ~^l c hic" best describes them symmetry, color and desien combine to make tne new Eversharp^ 1 more attractive «4 than ever bnore. JS j190 words
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Advertisement341 1930-12-22 13 "winging «»n I«m»|» ol Armwui \J Wtj^^i^^^f^ \'J ttavij* (up Spiral l«'iuiis str^»» V W^M§&Mf&S^>}Jm In the modern term's R:»me, racquets \^Hr K^^^i^X^ -^V/ and strings must maintain their resiliency ■^SK^ivi'^MJiC^ I and driving power through many matches \J |»*S£*§<^**^.'^ and sets of hard volleying. They must B^--"--*.^D.> < 'ss\-\'*tit%341 words
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Advertisement877 1930-12-22 14 Blue Funnel line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. EXI'KLSS 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 WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due. Sails AGAMEMNON For Amsterdam, London and Hamburg In877 words
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Advertisement447 1930-12-22 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England). "ELLERMAN" LflflL 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 WELLINGTON Jan 6 HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY of SHANGHAI For Havre, London. Rotterdam447 words
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Advertisement397 1930-12-22 14 P. 6^ O. British India and Apcar Lines, (Incorporated m England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S COM. N LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SEKYK F OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN. Due Tonnage. Singapore. I«.i:i. COMORIN AIM Difc 2T397 words
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Advertisement712 1930-12-22 15 0- S. EL Line. .uid Hew York: (from Hong Kong) Lxpress Freight Service.] Kwar.to Maru Jan. 8 Ie and Vancouver— (from Kobe) t African Maru Jan. 17 :..uim, Hamburg (Bremen) »nd A' riv Andes Ma»u Dec. 30 31 I rl Elizabeth, Cape Town, Rio dc janf. Santo* Montevideo and Buenos712 words
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Advertisement498 1930-12-22 15 TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON, ij FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO, SUEZ X? PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES AND GENOA. Cf; Arrive Leave Leave Arrive Singapore. Singapore. Penang. New York. C' Pres. Polk Dec. 22 Dec. 25 Dec. 27 Feb. 3 t Pres. Adams Jan. 5 Jan. 8 Jan.498 words
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Advertisement787 1930-12-22 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. [ROYAL PACKKT NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA.] (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 Penan*) of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU.787 words
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Advertisement620 1930-12-22 16 Barns Pbilp line. (Incorporated m 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 (4.512 tons). The s .s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins620 words
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Advertisement162 1930-12-22 16 sjs. NIEUW ZEELAND. Consignees of cargo per the above steamer from Australia (arrived Dec. 11, 1930) are Hereby notified that a general survey of all :argo landed m a damaged condition will be tield at godown No. 6-7 on Tuesday, 23rd. fiber, 1930 at 9 a.m. further survey will be162 words
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Advertisement446 1930-12-22 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. I nc (Incorporated In U.BJL) **V# GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, Now York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Dm Sail* M.S. SILVERSANDAL In Port Dec. 29 Nf MS. SILVERASH Jan. 9 Jan. 15 b PACIFIC—PHILIPPINES-STR A ITS INDIA EXPRESS SERVICE. Singapore to446 words
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Miscellaneous792 1930-12-22 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungel Lembin and Kuantan (via Oemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 6 aja. Bangkok every Thursday 9 ajnv Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Slam 6 ajn. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6792 words
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Miscellaneous490 1930-12-22 16 Brazil $1.65 per half -ounce; (b) Other articles for Brazil $1.55 per two ounces; (c) Letters and postcaids for Uruguay etc. $1.95 per halfounce; (d) Other articles for Uruguay etc $1.80 per two ounces. The usual conditions regarding the use of an air mail label and superscriptions apply. THE SINGAPORE490 words
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Article80 1930-12-22 17 r PMHM is due to arrive on the daylight, and will remain In will leave for Colombo. Port V.nt.s and Bordeaux at 3 p.m. has appointed ihe Master Master Attendant. Deputy flipping and the Commander .it Yacht Sea Belle II as a rs lor the purpose80 words
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Article108 1930-12-22 17 the health Bulletin of the Ea.-tern Bureau, for the mbcr. 13th. lagw case and 1 death. m <. ;im-s and 1 death. c,,,i,.l s and 1 death. l cases and 3 deaths. ast'.s and 7 deaths: 4 deaths (Vxhm :::.uipox cases, tjjdr.i* -..tilpox cases and 1 death. ,|n!.im108 words
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Article241 1930-12-22 17 Problem of Disembarkation of Passengers. addressing the general •East Coast Institution I Shipbuilders, at Newcastle I of Passengers m Emerthat the modern passenger ■nip.ir-d to a huge hotel subsnd sections by horizontal Just as there was necesplar.ning emergency exits IN of fire, so there was need ncy241 words
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Article149 1930-12-22 17 "ttpM.on of a Building I'rogramme. oJ the torpedo-boat desbuttl for the Royal N-ther-i Bunjerhout. t» ihe d-sisns Mid Co.. Limited. Scotsn completed on the Clyde. rm mat ion of the programme -boat destroyers, which the << 'V nimcnt decided upon m i overs— Do Ruyter. Evertrortomor w sisterM.M - 149 words
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Article843 1930-12-22 17 An 18th Century Tragedy. Reviewing new ll&ht on the Mysterious Tragedy of the Worcester. 1704-17C5. (An Episode m the Long Struggle between England and Scotland for Union as Great Britain 1603-1707. with a solution of the mystery offered by Lieutenant -Colonel Sir Richard Carnac Temple. Bt.. C.B from843 words
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Article77 1930-12-22 17 Per S.S. Kinta. Dec. 20th:— Messrs. Koh Seng Soon. Koh Hoot Poh. Lee Teck Bong, Lee Beng Swee. Ft. K. Aulen. Baker. Nicholas, J. Harris. L. S. Housley. Christholm. P. McNee. R. Penyerque. Choo Kia Peng. Song Ling Lam, Sir Joseph and Lady Burn. Mr. and Mrs. S.77 words
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Article42 1930-12-22 17 Dec. 20. Sandar (Nor); Yuan Jeng (Chi); Islander. Perlak. Havre. Petaling, Kajang, Circe, Lipis. Sin Aik Lee, Jerantut. Talamba. Hua Tong. Larut <Brlt>; Togian. Toba, Toradja, Senang. Belawan. Toboali (Dut); Hervar (Nor); Kuching (San. Dec 21 Jarak (Brit>; Schouten. Rokan Dut42 words
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Article448 1930-12-22 17 Parser Attacked and £370 Stolen front Safe. i Sydney. Not. 23. The Appearance of two bandits on the P. and O. liner Cathay at Pyrmont early this morning has provided another serious problem for the police. Surprised at work In the darkened office of the purser, they448 words
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Advertisement288 1930-12-22 17 «g NORDDEUTSCHEK M&A LLOYD [YllfSj&^l -Incorporated In Germany). The undernoted are the Company's intended fixtures: OUTWARDS. 8 LAHN For Hong Kong, Shanghai, Yokohama. Kobe, Osaka, Dalny and Tsingtau Dec. 22 DERFFLINGER For Manila, Hong Kong. Shanghai. Dalny and Tsingtau Jan. 3 t ANHALT For Saigon. Yokohama, Kobe. Osaka, Moji and288 words
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Advertisement219 1930-12-22 17 "Clap Hands She was a young mother, and when \filk is vital to every baby m the the time came that Baby was always world. But many babies cannot take crying and not gainingany weight she dairy milk, and the great part which listened to a lot of different advice.219 words
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Article766 1930-12-22 18 "TAY ALIAS TEE." Sidelights on Life m 17th Century. This is the third of a series of articles on the History and Curiosities of Advertising, m the Morning Post. The first English newspapers appeared at the time of the Spanish Armada: but it was not until766 words
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Article142 1930-12-22 18 Proposal to Establish Municipality. Canton, Dec. 9. As a suggestion has been made that a Municipal Government should be established at Hoihow, the sea-port of Hainan Island, an investigation has been made by representatives of the Canton Government concerning the revenue and trade of the city, with142 words
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Article43 1930-12-22 18 Our whole educational system from A to I must be revised and adjusted to the leed* of the new world that is come upon us owing to the operation of the enemy which we have ourselves created— the machine.— Professor H. E. Armstrong.43 words
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Article134 1930-12-22 18 False Round Table Conference Statements. London. Dec. 8. In the House of Common-, 10-day. replying tc Mr. Brockway. Mr. B?nn stated that .h: editor and publisher of ih? Bombay Chronicle were convicted under the Criminal Liw Amendment Act 1908. extended .o Bombay m 1910 Mr. Brockway134 words
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Article123 1930-12-22 18 The "Undercurrent of Desperation/ Berlin. Dec. 10. The strong undercurrent of desperation coupl- 1 ed with Radicalism running swiftly through Germany exploded on Wednesday at Hamburg, where one was killed and several wounded m recurrent clashes between Communists and the Police, who had the order to tolerate no123 words
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Article31 1930-12-22 18 Sir Oliver Lodge - Sir Oliver Lodge I believe the universe to be a majestic reality far above our present comprehension, and that it is ruled over by a Fatherly power whose name m Love31 words
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Advertisement237 1930-12-22 18 j THE SEASON'S 1 I GRETTINGS I I to a// our many i 1 esteemed friends. Hmrtwo Motors Ltd I SINGAPORE, I XMAS 1930. I 11 STRAWBERRIES with CREAM i; j I Luscious whole berries m Cartons I I and I I "FRESHFOOD Cream I I! I AT ALL BRANCHES—237 words
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Advertisement337 1930-12-22 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 of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38, Blshopsgate, London. E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Hong Kong Saigon Amritsar Hollo Semarang337 words
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Advertisement342 1930-12-22 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. P. R. Chalmers. Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq.. J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Sheliord, Esq.. Sir Thomas Catto, Bart.342 words
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Advertisement165 1930-12-22 18 INSURANCE. SOUTH fcjM BRITISH V*^'/ INSURANCE MMMMI 1K,,,,,. FIRE. MARINE. |;;\\< IT AND MOTOR CYK INSURANCE ACCETTED II LOWEST CIRRI y, V| L. C. MARC.OUOI U V Office: 2. Plntayi PERSONAL AKIDKNTS FATAL ACCIDENTS I <Ulllt|M HAVE you made pro** of your dependents U overtake you mit IT only costs165 words
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Article296 1930-12-22 19 Shanghai Dinner to Flconomic Mission. mntt ro-operate and try and equal trading basis with our b tli M it-cards price and quality" M Thompson firmly rejoin i l Ins Mission's health proposed \!.i>hall. presiding at the the British Chamber of > the distinguished visitors. Marshall arrayed m296 words
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Article119 1930-12-22 19 I Renewal of Privileges I iid< r Discussion. I Parks, Dec 3. mission of the Chamber of Candace on the subject of the i newal of the privileges' I Indo-Chine. a matter which icd as the result of certain TtngUy dv Pouet. Ike new shares119 words
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Article31 1930-12-22 19 and Company. Kuala Lumd I inianu have ceived Bi i retartM ■dttrini vhat Bnanclal pear ndtaf July 1 1.071 md .ha i bha .urn n carried forward. No :H\.-31 words
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Article50 1930-12-22 19 I IVna-ie. AeenU: h ill J (ember) 125 hours. To.kuapa Valley (First hours, 109.000 yards. 705 Kuala Lumpur. K rnts: 8W; \mpat tSumatr; 1 67 B iinatra Caoutchouc 202, HM 163.849 kilos palm itchooc 35.100 kilos palm kerOnd m Neder Indie 111.000 f Tin 175 pkls50 words
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Article547 1930-12-22 19 Imports from Great Britain. Siam import* a fairly large amount of industrial macninery annually, although the market is confined to the requirements of the tin mining, lumbering, and saw milling and rice cultivation, harvesting and milling industries. Railway construction and operation and the development of irrigation works547 words
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Article170 1930-12-22 19 American Consumption Improved. Irancr. Dec. 13. Th~ Lyons silK market is more active The pace of American consumption his restored confidence among spinners m Italy who are holding more firmly the stocks which they arbeginning to establish m higher and average qualities Th" weekly icvi>v. of170 words
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Article88 1930-12-22 19 [British Radio— Offici.nl Service I Rugby. Dec. 19. Foreign exchanges are: \mst^rdam 12.06. Athens 375. Bombay Is 5 25-32 d Berlin 20. 36'^. Brussels C 4.76' L Bucharest 818. Rio 11-66. Buenos Aires 37 U. Cop3nhagen 18.16. Geneva 25.01-... Helsingfors 193. Hong Kong Is. 1. l-16d Lisbon 108.25. Madrid88 words
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Article429 1930-12-22 19 To-Day' s Price Changes. EXCHANGE RATES. December 20. SELLING. London 4 months' sight 23 7|B London 3 months' sight 2,3 27 t 32 London 60 days' sight 2 3 25 32 London ?c days' sight 2 3 3)4 London, demand 2 3 23 32 London T. T. 2,3 11 16429 words
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Article878 1930-12-22 19 SATURDAY, DEC. 20.TH. CLOSING QUOTATIONS. uolljlm. mian. Allenby ($1) 1.05 1.15 Alor Gajah ($> 90 1.10 A. Hitam ($1) 1.15 1.25 Am. Malay ($2. 1.20 1.40 A. Kuning («1> M SO Ayer Molek (sl> 90 1.00 Ayer Panas ($1» 90 1.10 Bassett ($1) 62 > L 70878 words
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Article183 1930-12-22 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT. Singapore. Dec. 20. With :bber clown to-day iheie is a mepon-dera:i-o of sellers of rubber shares, and as tin is again higher, by 255, London and 1\ locally, the little business passing m mainly cenflned to tin shares. Rubbers. Scudais are an uncertain market round about183 words
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Article382 1930-12-22 19 London, Nov. 28. Reports from China and India are distinctly better, but the full effects of the speculative upset m France will have to come to the jurface before any actur.l improvement m world trade can begin. There is. however, now n Bull Party inclined to buy on382 words
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66 1930-12-22 19 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION. December 2Otb 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers. RS S equal to London Standard, I Spot 13^' Standard R.S.S. on Tender Dec. IStt Urn January 11% 13s February 13 7 14 >* Jan-March 13 7 s 14'h April-June 14% 14* Tone of Market —Steady after Easier.66 words
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Article106 1930-12-22 19 Hint am Proposal Dropped. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. I London, Dec. 20. In view >)f criliciims the Bhitam directors picposal to make the 7 per cent first aiortgag" debenture 1 a non-cumulative income rtnhraitnni for the next three years v.;xs not put it ihe meeting but a committee106 words
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Article122 1930-12-22 19 MACPHAIL CO.'S DAILY REPORT. Singapore. Dec. 20. Tin. Steady. Ayer Hitams 10s Sd 11s. Johan^ 26 28. Kintas 88 93. Kuehais 60 64. Sungei Luas 87 1 92-. Penawats 41 44. Malay Consols 14 16. Pangnga Rivers 2s 6d 3s 3d. Petalings 3.92 4.02 Ulu Klangs 68 73. Hongkongs 15s122 words
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Article49 1930-12-22 19 U.S. Financial Panic Continues. [Reuter's Service.] Mm Ycik. l*c. 1 The number of banks which have suspended payment has been increased by the closing down of further provincial establishments, including three m Indiana, two m North Carolina, one m New York State and one m Virginia.49 words
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Article308 1930-12-22 19 Darvel Estate to be Leased to Syndicate. The profit and loss account of the New Darvel Bay (Borneo i Tobacco Plantations for the 12 months ended June 30 shows a net loss of £22. 62^ whicn added to the debit balance of £16.87» brought forward makes a total308 words
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Article68 1930-12-22 19 Present Regime to be Extended. Pans. Dec. 8. The management committee of the international steel trust has decided on the extension of the present regime for another year. In the first quarter a reduction will be efT?ct°d m market prices of from 25 to 30 per cent.68 words
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Article34 1930-12-22 19 Prospecting Permits for Two Englishmen. Palestine. Dec. 10. The Government has accorded two Englishmen concessions for prospecting and exploiting the alleged big coal and manganese deposits near Akaba on the Red Sea.34 words
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Advertisement134 1930-12-22 19 ASSETS EXCEED $11,000,000 ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $38,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LHfflm (Incorporated m Strait* 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 Act134 words
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Advertisement42 1930-12-22 19 A.D 172Q Qty WV •*GW»«mATED \H ENGLAND BY ROYAL CHARTER <W. FIRE MARINE LIFE MOTORCAR. Insurance with unquestionable security, reasonable rate* and prompt settlements. Established over 200 years. Agencies throughout Malaya. Branch Office: Chartered Bank Chambers, Singapore. A. GORDON LEE. Res. Manager.42 words
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Article75 1930-12-22 20 SURPRISES IN MALAYAN RUGBY. Selangor Defeat Singapore. PERAH'S IMPRESSIVE VICTORY IN PENANG CUP SEMI-FINAL. Saturday was a day of surprises m Malayan Rugby. Not only did Perak provide a most impressive reply to their critics by trouncing Penan*, thus qualifying to meet Singapore m the final of the Malaya Cup75 words
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Article1495 1930-12-22 20 Singapore Beaten m Kuala Lumpur. [Prom Our Own Correspondent! Selangor 6 pis.; Singapore pts. Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. Confounding at once critics and their :no?t sanguine supporters. Selangor State XV ;ucC€>3ded m defeating Singapore m ihe ranml Trophy match at Kuala Lumpur to-day. The margin of victory was1,495 words
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Article902 1930-12-22 20 Impressive Displa> m Cup Semi-Final. I From Our Own Correspondent.! Penang: Saturday. Perak Slpts. Penang Opts. Perak earned the right to meet Singapore m the final of the Malaya Cup competition by defeating Penang by three goals, one penalty goal and a try (21 points) to nil902 words
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Article299 1930-12-22 20 BRISTOL HALF SHINES. A Disappointing Scottish Test. IFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. London, Dee. 20. There were trial matches for the approaching Rugby internationals m England and Scotland to-day. The English trial was between Probables and Possibles at Weston-super-Mare, where thej Probables won a game between evenly matched299 words
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471 1930-12-22 20 ARSENAL SURPRISED. Scottish Forward's Successful I Debut for Sunderland. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] London, Dee. 20. To-day's League matches were noteworthy In the first place for the home defeat of the Arsenal by Newcastle, and In the second place for the 5—2 defeat inflicted471 words
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Article281 1930-12-22 20 Reuter cables full results as follows. DIVISION I. Well Done, Newcastle. Arsenal 1. Newcastle 2. Birmingham 2. Liverpool 0. Blackburn 5. Sheffield Wed. 2. Blackpool 3. Grimsby 1. Derby 4. Huddersfield 1. Leeds 5. Manchester Un. 0. Leicester 2. Bolton 1. Manchester C. 3. Aston Villa 1. Portsmouth281 words
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Article32 1930-12-22 20 Navy Side Well Beaten. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] London. Dee. St. The Corinthians had an easy victory over the Navy at soccer to-day, winning by 7 goals to 2.32 words
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Advertisement206 1930-12-22 20 "MS MASTER'S VOICE THE GRAND PARADE I B 5793 Alone m the rain Coon-Sander* (Wi, 1 B 3379 MoHy Macpherson SS™JJS Alone m the rain n slin) WOMEN EVERYWHERE B 5869 Beware of love Ambrose Ord if S. Moutrie Co., Ltd I (Incorporated In Hong Kong) Raffles Pf3Ge 9 Singapore206 words
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