The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 March 1931
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Title Section19 1931-03-17 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. i:«S6. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, SA TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article434 1931-03-17 1 It was stated m the House of Commons that over 14,000 Indian civil disobedience prisoners had been released to March 13. Page 11. The application for the compulsory winding up of Seletar Plantations Ltd. was again before the Supreme Court yesterday and adjourned for another week Page434 words
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1930 1931-03-17 1 In the last fifty years the aboriginal race m Australia has been almost stamped out by thr inroads of civilization. At the present time, It is only m the far North that tribes of these people exist and even they are quickly dying out. Attempts1,930 words
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Advertisement172 1931-03-17 1 BIGIA TEA pCOOOCB OF MAI.AYA fRESHEST AND BEST \SK FOR CROSSED KRB9 W Hrand. I RAFFLESJWTEL j I TO-NIGHT. I Lfinner Dance 1 MONIA LITTER'S RAFFLES ORCHESTRA 5 THE FINEST DANCE BAND IN MALAYA I WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18th OWINC; TO OTHER ARRANGEMENTS THERE WILL BE NO TEA DANCE j| j172 words
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Advertisement272 1931-03-17 1 JEDROPE^'HOTELj I "Renowned by Recommendation" f i I SPECIAL NOTICE. I Owing to the occasion of St. Patrick's Society Dinner and Dance, there will be no after Dinner Dance. I TO-NIGHT. I The Grill Room will be closed to non-residents for UinxiGr only* )s^ Robert Drescher's Famous Viennese Orchestra plays272 words
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Advertisement132 1931-03-17 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Little's for books Page 10. Hotel announcements Page 1 Cinema advertisements Page 2. Orange Smash is supreme Page 5. Buy a "Moutrie" Piano Page 20. Ovaltine tonic food beverage Page 13. Pyramid Handkerchiefs at Robinsons Page 11. j RIDING EASE j ,»T T5SS^^- I THE READY TO SERVE~POODS132 words
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Advertisement9 1931-03-17 1 MALAYAN TEA "CROSSED KRIS" BRAND PRODUCE OF BI«IA ESTATE9 words
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Advertisement495 1931-03-17 2 Phone r mrmm m rm xm^Mti^ Dinner— and then fl the shou T^^f g You will appreciate the excellent a cuisine; the rapid service and the 11 modern comfort of the CAPITOL RESTAURANT H.^.* si «3|KmJ j PAVILION i J6./5 9.15 j 1 Starting Tuesday for Two Days a Only495 words
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Advertisement179 1931-03-17 2 Positively the Last Two Nights j I Tonight at 6.15 and 9.30. I AFRICA SPEAKS. I The Jungle Talkie. s < (•> Booking at Little's $2, $1 and 50 cts. I Commencing Thursday, March 19th I /or Three Nights One Matinee 1 Return Visit of the Famous i WESTMINSTER GLEE179 words
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Advertisement318 1931-03-17 2 31 jl 6.15 TO-NIGHT M J S| ENTIRE CHANGE OF PH()(;|{\m\,| I Robert Mont^omer\ I I Leila Eiyams I IN A SENSATIONAI AND UEVKAI I FULL OF TENSE SITUATIONS. A Hen RE iJJ I g IS DIFFERENT I II Metro Goldwyn MjiyerN I sins <»c children! I CHARLIE CHASE I318 words
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Miscellaneous202 1931-03-17 2 THE WEEK. I ui-ii.i 17th. lOH 1 1 Wll 1 1 o<> 2H, 8 3 ft 22.39. 8.0 ft. tOuuitaii Rubber. Harrisons Barker 12.15. hVxrfhall: Div. I: S.C.C. vs. RAF. S.C.C. Padantf Div. II: Ho H(«ir vs. Post Office, Harbour Board ground; Ri-mtvc Div.: Chine.se "A" vs. Pulo Bmni. A.R.202 words
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644 1931-03-17 3 HEARTBROKEN. Rendered Nearly Blind by Old Accident. Wantage. Pied Hull md. known throughout the length Uld buiidth of England as one of the finest huntsmen m the country, has had to give up hunting, writes a Daily Express Correspondent from Wantage m mail644 words
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Article434 1931-03-17 3 Accent is Better Than a Title it hai been discovered m Germany that there is no British aristocracy. Titles count for nothing;, em money is comparatively unimportant, and as for education and culture pish! and tush! The discoverer who asserts that only American^ still believe m the434 words
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Advertisement341 1931-03-17 3 [EUROPE HOTEL I <-■■ rj w» Ja\ I i bßßw^flnL Ba^B s sT/ jft Illlislli ibM^b^b^^^b^bM^ Jb^blb^H VII A^^R B^B^BHB^B^B^ T* B^t^ Jb^l B^B^- B^B^B^B^B^HSH^^Hb 9^ SM Bw, A m ta# J Iwl BSJ SfW" Bw Bwi^bl bT^^Tb! BrM I -vfaJ ir** I BY A.] Bv^Bi Bm Bsb s^ B341 words
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Advertisement120 1931-03-17 3 1 YOUR OPPORTUNITY! O/ Securing the Best Built, Fastest Accelerating, Smoothest Running CAR IN SINGAPORE i Is Presented by United Engineers Limited latest offer of 1 STUDEBARER CARS <ri erce/1 I icf Pru'^c UU Below L'ldl 1 lttf> ill A T^ I United Engineers Limited. H +f (Incorporated m the120 words
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Article, Illustration2539 1931-03-17 4 GENERAL JOHN J. PERSHING - Counter- Attack on the Marne. GENERAL JOHN J. PERSHING PERSHING 'S WAR STORY. By Decisive Blow that Turned the Tide of War. THE Germans had a preponderance of 323 000 rifles March 21. 1918. and although this number had decreased, they still had a superiority of about 200,000 May 27.2,539 words
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Article449 1931-03-17 4 MANY AIR ACCIDENTS AVOIDABLE STABLE PLANE. Safety Before "Stuntability." "Before the aeroplane becomes universally popular, manufacturers must make a material improvement m safety. At present they are making the mistake of selling professional machines to the non-professional public." That is the contention of Ernest Jones m an article published m449 words
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Article731 1931-03-17 4 Fight For Religious Freedom. The Christian Protest Movement against the religious persecution m Russia, which w s formed m December, 1929, under the ch°imanship of Prebendary Gough, Vicar of Brompton, and whose activities have been guided by a representative Committee of nearly all denominations, has just concluded its731 words
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Article, Illustration1221 1931-03-17 4 T. STANHOPE SPRIGG - Flying Day by Day T. STANHOPE SPRIGG r I By England- Australia m BVi Days: Ambitious Project: Windmill plane development. AMONG the several record-breaking flights to be attempted m the coming season by private individuals, one of the most ambitious Is that of Mr. C. W. Scott, an Australian pilot.1,221 words
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Article124 1931-03-17 4 Thrc<« Years for Ifcn.irui Maker." The trial of the H;.. T;m end, whkch I to ;u> and to-d.i\ plumber violin B found multy OB one dMUV to three year and Tausend. *tM W living m a M he used to eooduct Hls claims to l>. bM netali124 words
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688 1931-03-17 5 IN HEART OF LONDON. Agents Work for The "King-Pin." The terriblr evils of the dniK traffic, m spite of the efforts of the League of Nations, and the determination of individual countries to combat it. continue to flourish like a noxious j weed m the heart688 words
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Article275 1931-03-17 5 But Only to Catch Swarms of Rats Two men uh(. carried rifles, electric torches, ;it:-.! mysteriOW bundles were admitted at the pi rter'l r!< OC f >f the Bank of England. They weir inih -c\p;l nun wearing peaked caps. ;,r.c! thin uibbtT-soled fro: ir.acic no275 words
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Article56 1931-03-17 5 The HOB Sir R;.j^ Chulan. R;ua de Hilir. who went to Bunatn for the mam ige (A his o i returned on Wadnasdaj from laiii»in Dcii by the Pan^kor. Otbtn who arrived by the ami boat arc R:;j:i Kechil BnlOttf Ruia M ..i H la T.;an Muda. Raja Anwar, Toh56 words
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Article357 1931-03-17 5 Her Burial m Rose Garden. Marlov/. A childless woman who was buried m the rose garden of her beautiful house, with the special request that her p.^? should not bt engraved on the coffin, aid that i: should for ever remain a secret, known only by her357 words
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Article134 1931-03-17 5 Scientist Takes 7 Years to Make Scales. The weight of the earth is no les-s than »>.000.000.000.000.0u0.000.000 tons on the "COSmic scales" madt by Dr. Paul R. Heyl, physicist of the United States Burrau of Standards. Dr. Heyl spent seven years building his instrument of134 words
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Article30 1931-03-17 5 Vacation Trip to Porto Rico. [Reuter's Service! Washington. Mar. 15. Mr. Hooter is leaving tor Porto Rico n« xt wt<k on the batt?"rhip Aiizcna for a vacation tftn,30 words
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Article47 1931-03-17 5 Dr. c. y. wu tne well-known ipoh medical practitioner and member of thr Kinta Sanitary Board. Is leaving for Europe on March 28 He is pomp to Geneva to tak" up a post for \h<~ Nutional Government of China on the HealthBureau of the League of Nations.47 words
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Article108 1931-03-17 5 Notorious American Criminal Out of Mischief. I Reuters Wireless Service.] New York, Mar. 15. Three-fingered Jack has gone "down the river" fr>r 14 ye us. The ranks of the underworld have thus lost another notorious criminal for to "mo down the river" m Ameriranese means to £ro108 words
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Article52 1931-03-17 5 PARIS— MADAGASCAR FLIGHT. Goulette Leaves With Four Passengers. Le Bour*et. .Mar. 14. The French airman OouJette started at 2.25 am. m a bie three-r^ctortd plane on the first tape <;f a flipht to Madapa.scar and Reunion. carrying Icur pa.s.stngen. He bopti .o provo the practicability of n rtrvilar air senice52 words
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Article41 1931-03-17 5 Proposed Bill Vetoed m Texas. IReutcr's Service.! Topeka, Mar. 15. The Governor of Tmi has vetoed the Capital Punishment Bill, the introduction of which Ls alho contemplated m other States to counter the violence of the racketeer. 141 words
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Advertisement264 1931-03-17 5 NO t; MORE §W FLOORS ILST ONE COAT of J D/M^CAUNE. only eosfaoc SIJO will vc yrour floor a lovely lustrous finish that won't chip. scratch or ect shabby. JARKALINI I :1 prratly superior to anything jret usrd, and always looks nice. Simply brushed on dries quickly; and it on264 words
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Advertisement132 1931-03-17 5 I fhnngc your |™"™^™'^~"T'lJi Pocket Parker I r 17 Duofold to a j y *»jC 'SJ "1 I y^^{W\X From Pocket Pen to Desk Pen I \l\\ VvL I pocket cap !i<JA J adds effortless speed to writ\L f"^ H Unconditionally guarantttd. Any \t\cr Pa^lr^^'o inlr «»<. I*7 4/w I132 words
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771 1931-03-17 6 MAN WHO VANISHED. Jungle Clue After 17 Years. In the heart or the Mexican jungle, near the remote village of Chan Santa Cruz, lives a man who calls himself Jose Ascartin. He Ls a plantation owner, like a hundred others. But there are people771 words
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Article130 1931-03-17 6 Amalgamation With the Chronicle. This (Feb. 19 > will bf» the last issue Of The Observer as a separate publication, says the Adelaide Observer of that date. Next week it will be incorporated m The Chronicle, which, by the addition of new features from The Observer, will be130 words
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Article36 1931-03-17 6 Successful Operation for Internal Complaint. [Renter's Service. 1 Berlin, March 14. Ex -Chancellor Mueller, who is suffering from the same internal complaint ac Mr. Snowden, was operated on this evening. The operation was successful.36 words
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Advertisement363 1931-03-17 6 I He carries danger m his pockets— l I Let Lifebuoy guard him! I I Just look at the collection of grimy odds I -^^LPS L^-^ an<^ ends that come out of his pockets I ttm Jp jlfti All that dirt holds danger of infection. I wBmU- 3m /til Lifebuoy363 words
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Advertisement417 1931-03-17 6 I There are I for users of h nv/t^ of Life t 29 beautiful, valuable gifts some of I them worth more than S4O! Wouldn't uj 1 you like one or more of them? Re- Ti g member, m order to get these gifis IftJ 1 yo^j must help yourself417 words
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801 1931-03-17 7 A LOVE MATCH. Princess's Love For Army Captain. England* Royal family would have an anxious time waiting for an heir, if, like Spain, it decreed that the r>?ir-apparent must be married before any proposal for the betrothal of the other membt>s of the Royal family801 words
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Article142 1931-03-17 7 Fortune for Wife of Castle Tragedy Victim. Mr. Reginald Lawson. cousin of Viscount Burnham and owner of Saltwood Castle, near Hythe, Kent, and of Hurstmonceux Castle, Sussex, who was found shot dead m the grounds of Saltwood Castle, left £205.457. Mr. Lawson. who WM 38, went142 words
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Article33 1931-03-17 7 Contributions Exceed Half a Million. London^ Frb. 28. The IrLsh Hospital's Grand National Sweepstakr lontributions amount to over £500.000. They thus exceed the prize money for the Manchester November Handicap.33 words
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Advertisement293 1931-03-17 7 BJ SB Foods Made from the purest milk of cows pastured m the homr counties, the Allenburys* Foods are as easily digested as mother's milk. They are germ free and arc simply and quickly made by the addition of I boiling water only. Fresh supplies, specially packed for the tropics,293 words
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Advertisement265 1931-03-17 7 i «g Bfc v;^ffl jH^nv T V^i^^"^ l^ CORK J^ v <m PURE TOBACCO Natural CORK-TIP Ss&* S L W ''*^«\.'4 Finest imported matured Vir- Guaranteed natural cork of 2 \X\ ginia tobacco guaranteed pure ,he finest possible texture and (toKW^H'^J and absolutely free from adul- h idi fect| V^**vil3r265 words
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Article489 1931-03-17 8 Mr. hurchill's Bid for London. Feb. 20. ■\VUIj the Lil)« lal-I^tboui pact m lull operation M evidenced by the large majority the Ctmeninient nciarad on the second reading cl the Uin mploynunt Insurance Bill (which iiureasvs tin borrowinc powers of the Insuranr, Puod tA £20.000.000 and Ministers489 words
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Article51 1931-03-17 8 "After looking for many years at the cruelties and vices of humanity, as judges have to do." said Mr. Justice McCardie. m the Kings Bench Division, "it might be thought that we become hard. But we do not. What we have to do is fco suppress our51 words
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Article705 1931-03-17 8 HADOW REPORT. No "Subjects" For Youn£ Children. Nothing less than a revolution m primary education is recommended m a report by the Board of Education. It is the work of the Consultative Committee of thii Board, ever which Sir Henry Hadow presides. Mere than four years705 words
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Article126 1931-03-17 8 Sir lan Hamilton's Choice of Statue Horse. General Sir lan Hamilton, who lit ft bonfire at St. Pancras to celebrate the passing of the old slum property of Sidney-street and Clar-endon-street, said as he stepped from the plat-! form '"If I fall, perhaps the inhabitants of .1126 words
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Article115 1931-03-17 8 Caught m The Act of Making a Stew Paris. A burglar whose habit it has been for some time past to occupy the homes of people living at Noisy-le-Grand. a Paris suburb, during their absence on holiday or business sleeping m their beds, making himself thoroughly at home115 words
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Advertisement162 1931-03-17 8 w Mri M^ g^ M -,f i^ml^^l w^^m^^^^ ,_J J^ _T _r M __f ll\ 3- ""^i^Si sSS^^^____|_|g_______[ Sb p^^_^^e_pfß^_Bßr lLtfilclolcX lilvl* ___________< f|\ w JjSfjJSk '«|li________P P^^^^hl Incorporated m S.S.) \»'^J^3( SSf* jCj )c^^_^_i_^_^_fl| Singapore, Penang I^L V^^^___^// _>^_____________________^^^^^^ Kuala Lumpur and •♦*«^«^^^^*«»«»AA !AN AMERICAN CIGARETTE I AT A162 words
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Advertisement368 1931-03-17 8 X PERFECT jelly is ,/Z^r- /S'/ a welcome ad- ffjff^^ Jjl dition to any meal. 11/i/f jCSn V If you would have a iT V jelly which d»ssolvesC£Mfc|jll-7^ instantly, sets quickly W<L and contains the high- est quality ingredi- ents, always ask for— Jelly Crystals j Utmidtmi igtuim s,,nr Dmrby368 words
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Advertisement287 1931-03-17 9 BUSINESS CARDS. 0 PHOTOGRAPHED BY pfUGENT KUCKERIDGE uss Work— Lowest Rates LAU)I I.l irDI\G--I'h«n«- 7K98. WARBLE FLOORING TILES. gINGAPORE CASKET CO. I IVnhas Koad, let street— I'twne RO^S. I WEAR A TRUSS Sol« Amenta KAYNARD CO., LTD. 11, UATTERY ROAD. I\ii.!. Hii'l'INJJS, KOAU KTAL UME FOR SALE Elalhvay SidinK Quarry.287 words
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Advertisement580 1931-03-17 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOI ICF, ia hereby gi\en tfcat tenders are i<"» lnv.ud for the lollovrlug materials or ervu eft, and that particulars of such tender.' nay be obtained m the Tender Room, Municipal 3fflc«s: Supply oi 240,000 Hard Burnt Clay Cover Tiles, 9 m. x 4'^ m.580 words
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Advertisement509 1931-03-17 9 NOTICES. ORDINANCE NO. 44 (BANKRUPTCY). IN THE SL'PRKMK COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SKTTLFMKNT OF SINGAPORE. Summary Case. In Bankruptcy. No. of 1930. Re KWEK SEE KHOY of No. 72 Syed Alwi Road, Singapore, Trader. Receiving Order made August 29th, 1930. Dale of Order for Summary Administration March l?Ah. Ittl.509 words
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Advertisement502 1931-03-17 9 AUCTION SALES. AUCTION SALE of VALUABLE FREEHOLD LAND SITUATE AT SHANGHAI ROAD (OFF RIVER VALLEY ROAD) SINGAPORE. To be held at The Saleroom of Messrs. Ching Keng Lee and Co.. Ltd.. Rallies Chambers, BaJßci Place. fftngljMW. On Monday, Mar. 23rd, at 2.30 p.m. PARTICULARS Valuable Freehold land situate at Shanghai502 words
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Advertisement577 1931-03-17 9 L I J^MMMkNE f^GBSSm vanxaKe his peg with any man Hitherto Martyrd<»n to touch it," Herc'g another firm believer m Kfuerhen K*vcn f;nr tri.-il "the little daily dose.** Read his btoajjhi iui ilt<>!_" Hrn nm kind «f •wn words Btn«**«s, h*»iih*l hiiitf hr hwi nmr knotMl before, "Some vrars a»o577 words
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Article71 1931-03-17 10 BIRTHS. DEARDEN— On March 15th. 1931. at Windlesham. Surrey, to Margaret Vira. wife of Captain F. Dearden. R.A., a daughter. HOLIDAY.— To Rika, wife of E G. Holiday, at the Maternity Hospital. Singapore, on Sunday. March 15th, 1931, a son. Both doing well. DEATH. GIBSON— On February 27.71 words
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775 1931-03-17 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1931. MR. SCULLIN'S DILEMMA. The statement from Canberra that widespread comment has been aroused by the publication of cables sent by the Prime Minister, Mr. Scullin, from London to Mr. Fenton, acting Prime Minister, and Mr. Lyons, acting Treasurer, as contrasted with his attitude775 words
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Article239 1931-03-17 10 The annual meeting of the Malayan Sikh Association will be held at Pusing during the Easter holidays. The G.0.C., Major-General L.C.L. Oldfield, is visiting Malacca. He left Singapore yesterday morning in an R.A.F. flying-boat, piloted by Plight.-Lieut. Stapon. Dr. E. S. R. Alfred, who is now recuperating, after illness, at239 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article215 1931-03-17 10 To the Editor. Sir, At the general meeting held on Friday night, there were a dozen members present including the Secretary, one Committee Member, and one ex-committee member. The arrangements for trie proposed show were discussed, but nothing could be done as a quorum was not present.215 words
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Article122 1931-03-17 10 To the Editor. Sir, From the way this subject has been m the public eye for a good while and for a public body to be compelled to make representations to the highest authority for redress must give the impression that this annoyance is real. One might suggest122 words
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Article142 1931-03-17 10 To the Editor. Sir. It is the earnest desire of all rubbei producers to see the surplus stocks reduced to normal so that the prices may improve. It is reported that there are atout 300,000 tons m stock m England and America. According to my opinion the best and142 words
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Article296 1931-03-17 10 European Driver Charged With Causing: Hurt. The hearing of the case m which a European. P. E. Stevens is charged with causing grievous hurt to P. Sparrow by driving his car m a rash and negligent manner, was partheard by the District Judge, Mr. G. C. Dodd. yesterday,296 words
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Article115 1931-03-17 10 Death of Well- Known Spiritualist. The death was announced on March 9 of the Rev. George Vale Owen one of the leadhm figures m the controversy that his raged round spiritualism during the last few year.s. Born at Birmingham nearly 62 years ago he held115 words
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Article84 1931-03-17 10 The case m which Mr. J. T. N Handy Deputy Controller of Labour, was charged at the instance of a clerk formerly employed at the Labour Office, with using abusive language, was concluded before the Fourth Magistrate yesterday when His Worship convicted the accused and inflicted a fine of $20.84 words
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Article453 1931-03-17 10 winding up punno, "■STL*- The application for up of Selctar Plantations I t<i journeda fortni^t ■fo to dlo company to obtain instru.t by cable. %v;us again before Sir William \Mn.v,n. yesterday. )!>mp Co^ Mr. C. H. Withers P y of the application which i St. Alban Smith,453 words
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Article187 1931-03-17 10 LONDON AND NEW VOKK UN *>° KUBKEK PRICES. fFREE PRESS SKKVICK OOPYfUOtfI London, Mar. 16, M**g Messrs. Lewis, Lazaru notify to-day's tin prices U folio Spot £122 3 10 (£l2l 11 Ml ward £123 11 16 (£123 1 16) The market U Urn Messrs. Symington tnd notify to-day's187 words
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Advertisement279 1931-03-17 10 ASK FOR Booths 9 I 111. I.jVISi i^KT. pop B(^L HS Cocktails t£z£n Sole Agents CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances o/ Hong Kong\ Uncorporated m Shanghai*. 90 Robinson Road Telephone 6228. w BY SPECIAL t^T A h.M. THE KING APPOINTMENT TO OF SIAM NEWEST ORIGINATIONS IN279 words
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Advertisement86 1931-03-17 10 i i pitlßotm ASHES the word has an ominous sound and breathes a message of ruin. To know exactly when the Demon Fire will pay you a visit is without your power but you can have a definite knowledge of protection. Foi; a few dollars a year the contents of86 words
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295 1931-03-17 11 SERV ANTS MEET IN MAYFAIR DRAWING ROOM. PARLOUR POLITICS. The Butler Writes to the Press. Ik uter's Service. London, Mar. 16. per, who Ls electioneering very behftll «>f her husband Mr. Alfred oaVW Conservative candidate Oorge'B by-election, made her debut eater at a meeting m the Marrungton's drawing room at295 words
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Article106 1931-03-17 11 IriMs Moderation of Personal Expenditure. [Reuteri Service.] New l»« Ihi Mar. 16. ■rtrtrtmlm the annual session 1 Chamber of Princes, appealed for a lav baaed on the broad goodwill of the '■mmunity and equal rights for all. must recognise that there must be DOUec with a strong106 words
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Article84 1931-03-17 11 "BRITISH WAGES CUTS Nearly Two Million Workers r Affected. Wireless Service.] I Mini mm. Mar. 16. four w.tks will be momentous for •0.000 workers m Great Britain as for wage cuts are pending m five namely the railways, engineering. baUdtaf and South Wales minh Wata minors will discuss to-morrow a84 words
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Article48 1931-03-17 11 r s Wireless Service.] tanlta, Switzerland, Mar. 16. *»wn a whole forest on the feantfc avalanche swept down 1 ">« near Martißiiy m Valais. Of chalets to the ground and ■tinuited at over 50.000 Swiss !l was no loss of life as the inhabited m summer time.48 words
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Article37 1931-03-17 11 (h *r 11,000 Released to K.-uUr.s Service.] London. Mar. 16. 1 Commons Mr. W. W. Bonn »t« for India > informed Maj. rby. Si that Endian civil 1 "M.-rs released to March 13 i 00037 words
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Article353 1931-03-17 11 SHOT THREE TIMES. Japanese Fishery Rights the Motive. I Reuters Wireless Service] London, Max. 16. An unknown assailant shot and dangerously wounded M. Paul Anikeieff. Soviet Commercial Counsellor, when he was leaving his residence at nine o'clock this morning. It appears that M Anikeieff was just353 words
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Article132 1931-03-17 11 Development of Air Communications. [British Radio Official Service.! Rugrby, Mar. 16. The House of Commons will be occupied most of the current week with the estimates for the coming year. To-day, however, it will take the committee stage of the Electoral Reform Bill and a close division132 words
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Article98 1931-03-17 11 Fresh Internal Issues Questioned. [Reuter's Service.] London, Mar. 16. Capt. Robert Henderson (Oxford, Henley) suggested the Foreign Secretary inquire into the Chinese Government's reason for issuing fresh internal loans secured upon increased customs revenues, while they continued m default upon railway loans and other obligations to British investors98 words
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Article47 1931-03-17 11 Proceeding as Rapidly as Possible. I Reuter's Service. London, March. 16. In the House of Commons Mr. Henderson told Sir Kingsley Wood that extraterritorial negotiations with China were proceeding as rapidly as their complicated nature permitted. He was unable at present to make a statement.47 words
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Article47 1931-03-17 11 Increase Despite Wall Street Crash. IReuter"s Service.) Washing-ton. Mar. 16No fewer than 504 persons m the United States acknowledged incomes exceeding $1,000, 000 m 1929. despite the stock market crash that year, according to income tax returns. This compares with 496 dollar millionaires m 1928.47 words
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Article36 1931-03-17 11 [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] London, Mar. 16. The following are the latest rubber stocks BpUMS: London. 83,001 tons (after deducting 1.154 tons burned at Butler,' Wharf). Liverpool, 47.105 tons. [Earlier cables on page 12]36 words
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Article269 1931-03-17 11 MR. THEODORE EXPELLED. Wild Speeches at Party Conference. [Reuter'a service. 1 Sydney, Har. 16. The Metropolitan Labour Conference has unanimously expelled the Federal Treasurer, Mr. Theodore, from the party because he opposed Mr. Lang's repudiation policy. Wild speeches were a characteristic of the meeting, one delegate269 words
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Article351 1931-03-17 11 Crew's Story of Island Adventure. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COFYRIOHT.I Honff Kong, Mar 16. The Roseveille's crew deny the report regarding armed Chinese pirates forcirfg them to leave their ship, when it ran ashore on Turnabout Island m the Formosa Straits. They were not forced to leave the351 words
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Article59 1931-03-17 11 Mail Van Mistaken for RumRunning Lorry. [Reuter's Wireless Service.] Wilmington, North Carolina, Max. 16. Five prohibition officers mistook a mail van for a rum -running lorry which they were expecting and summoned the driver to halt. The latter, thinking they were bandits, fired and killed the prohibitionist leader,59 words
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Article45 1931-03-17 11 General Motors $500,000,000 Insurance. [Reuter's Service.] New York, Mar. 16. The General Motor* Corporation has taken out an insurance policy for the record sum of $500,000,000 under which 150,000 dealers and employees m the United States are eligible for life insurance benefits.45 words
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Article55 1931-03-17 11 George Carter, a Penang European Prisons Warder, who stood charged with the theft of $200 and a suit case belonging to one Mrs. Kesina Axe, was acquitted by the Additional District Judge. Mr. J. L. Mac Fall. Donations previously acknowledged $21,720.78 H. H. Robbins (monthly) 20.00 Capt.55 words
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Article289 1931-03-17 11 MURDER IN A 'BUS. Hamburg Municipal Communist Shot. f ßenter's Service.] Berlin. Mar. 15. An astoundingl? daring political murder occurred m a crowded bus near Hamburg at midnight. Three men jumped on the bus drew revolvers and forced all the passengers to put their hands up. They289 words
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Article144 1931-03-17 11 Albanian Monarch and Raiding Parties. [Reuter's Wireless Service.] Belgrade, Mar. 16. Lively controversy has broken out between King Zogu of Albania and the Yugo-Slavian Government as a result of a speech by the King reported m Vienna newspapers, m which he bitterly complained of the attitude of Yugoslavia144 words
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Article136 1931-03-17 11 Police Precautions on Arrival m London. [Reuter's Service.! London, Mar. 16. Extraordinary police precautions were taken on the arrival of the King of Spain last night to visit his mother-in-law, the Princess Beatrice, who is now convalescing. [Reuter's Wireless Service.] London, Mar. 16. There was an atmosphere136 words
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Article68 1931-03-17 11 Reciprocal Agreements to be Revoked. I Reuter's Wireless Service. 1 Washington, Mar. 16. Besides repatriating all aliens who become public charges within three yoars of their landing, the Secretary of State for Labour announces that owing to widespread unemployment it is necessary to revoke certain reciprocal agreements, whereby68 words
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Article70 1931-03-17 11 Unifying National Products. [FREE PRESS SERVICE -COPYRIGHT. Bangkok Mar. 16. The Minister of Agriculture has resigned owing to need of rest. Another former Minister of Justice has been appointed by the King's command. A new Agricultural Research Department has been established to function under the Ministry of Commerce70 words
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Advertisement80 1931-03-17 11 i ft i if— j!l'' Mi HANDKERCHIEFS FOR MEN 1 jjj TOOTAL GUARANTEED FABRICS s j! ARE OBTAINABLE AT ROBINSON Co., Ltd. W SINGAPORE. KUALA LUMPUR. §j MARMALADE I J ash for Crosse Blackwell's I V ♦f Uehcious product. X Mir 2 4 Stocked by all leading Provision X a80 words
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Article, Illustration2962 1931-03-17 12 Espcckcrman a Neurotic. DR. DAVID RUSSELL'S EVIDENCE ON DEGENERACY. Crowded Court at Yesterday's Hearing. Kvidence as to the accused's mental condition was heard at th£ Assize trial of Arthur Ksporkerman. the Eurasian <■ harmed with the Katong double murder, before Mr. .fus:i. c2,962 words
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Article1014 1931-03-17 12 RS^O LAKHS DAMAGE. Twelve Tazaunsrs iturnt Down. All Buddhists m Rangoon watchid with the reatest anxiety the progress of a devastating fire which threatened almost to level to the I ground the Shwe Dagon Pagoda and its sur- roundings. There were nightmare scores during >1,014 words
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Article33 1931-03-17 12 It is understood, says the M.hiy Mail th-t the terms of the drnft Minin.; Pill hkh ujn bo intrcdm«(Kl into the Federal Obuncl] if and Wta the IntornatK.nal Tin Quota Scheme FO es33 words
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Article67 1931-03-17 12 BOMBAY MEETING STAMPEDES. SIX PEOPLE m m Crowd CoatroOed l.v ln Nohru. KKTE\TIO\(IF'WAKM, NM|h 1 }<■ it I'm: I. Ball dosen m i- wards a platform tron m\ Nehru addressed D maidan esplanade The stampeds wai d of the loud speakera and ■bOlty Of thousands to hej Nehn controlled v.67 words
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Article297 1931-03-17 12 Now York Tribute lo IVinn Wales. I Eteutert Bent \.w r«k, Mm r. [fee Prince of Walec could be the Argentine to-more clam then.v York Ttaaei de crlbed the Bi ■tn Air. ol the m t el or ti made for anothi r'i iv;u!. Th<- paper aPrince'i297 words
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Article391 1931-03-17 13 Tote Beaten by Race Gang. Birmingham, Feb. 6. W.thin twcnty-foiir hours of the installation of thr totaUwilor at Bromford Bridge racecourse the "rfcing boys" discovered a method of beating it. and at the races to-day they reaped run harvest of hundreds, perhaps thousands, of pouncla The all-elei-tric totalir.ator391 words
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Article232 1931-03-17 13 Tote Rule to be Rigidly Enforced. The Racecourse Betting Control Board yesterday issued the following statement with reference to the totalisator system at Birmingham races which, as reported above, permitted bets to be accepted after the start of races, enabling ingenious backers to profit232 words
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Article106 1931-03-17 13 Brugnon Also Suffering From Appendicitis. [By Air Mail.] Paris, Feb. 17. Two French tennis 'aces," Rene Lacoste and Jacques Brugnon. both Davis Cup players, are under the doctors' orders with appendicitis, says the Paris Midi. Lacoste is being operated on to-day, but Brugnon is putting off the106 words
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Article88 1931-03-17 13 H. G. Dt-ane. who is captaining South Africa against England nt cricket. say«; h'^ feels sony for the €ngli v h cricketers becaurr of the unjust criticism m the Press contained m the statements by "alleged experts m London." He says "It is the unhappiest thing that88 words
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Article71 1931-03-17 13 Tha fifth annual general meeting of the Dressers' Recreation Club, General Hoepital was held on Wednesday at the Club premises and the following members were elected officebearers: M. N. Das. President (re-elected); A. 8. Ponnambalam. Vice-president (re-elected) C. Karthlgesan. Hon. Secretary; K. Kandiah. Hon. Treasurer: S. Sivam. Sports Secretary; P.71 words
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Article400 1931-03-17 13 Leading American Owner Take-; £77,194. I»i America there are imny large stakes to D« '.von. though pvinripHlly at weights by two cr ihree-year-old.s. Gallant Fox. wlv> headed the list last yw was a three-year-old, next to him coming two-year-olds m Equipoise and Jamestown A total like that of400 words
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Article122 1931-03-17 13 One of the most remarkable riding feats eyer recorded was that of the late Mr. Richard Rouse, father of Mr. H. C. Rouse, of Biraganbil. N.S.W. At a country amateur meeting with ten events on the programme. Mr. Rouse rode nine winners and could have122 words
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Article85 1931-03-17 13 Refusal to Interfere with Suspension. In Dublin High Court, Jas. Bermingham. A. Moron, and A. Horlacher. members of the Bohemian F.C., sought an interlocutory injunction against their suspension from playing by a resolution of the Emergency Committee of the Irish Free State Football Association, pending actions which they85 words
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Article102 1931-03-17 13 Royal-Blackheath (Engj is understood to be the oldest golf club m the world. It was instituted 315 years ago*. The original entrance fee was Is. 6d: But m those days, probably that modest entrance fee would buy more than £1 will to-day. Two and a half centuries102 words
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Article37 1931-03-17 13 The well-known American sportsman Joseph E. Widener, recently paid 300,000 francs (about £12,000) for the chestnut colt foal Magnus, by the Great French sire Sardanapale, out of Miss Bachelor, by sire of Backwood.37 words
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Article96 1931-03-17 13 Scotland m mail week, thanks to a last-minute goal, defeated Wales m the amateur international match at Swansea 2 l. It wa3 a hard game and there was little to choose between the teams. Anderson scored for Scotland m the first half, and although Pugh equalised shortly after the resumption,96 words
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Advertisement164 1931-03-17 13 •"""1 /027 ni l li: '•"<• CO- UMITI MAKUf* n. ICOTLAMO I trKiNNAJKi> ho' i-.u.i. ;.i w.I. IST. LOKDON. S.U >' lorai A tent m ti!K ANGLO-SIAM rORI»OKATION LTD. At the Theatre Before leaving home use k HAZELINE Uudr Mark) t ggy and again during the ■■jpP^^^^^^^Hß nUcrval if necessary164 words
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Advertisement468 1931-03-17 13 greakfos^ Beverage /or '^hrvK Health and > 7 /££>'**>- r*(^ iS*fjS OTART the morninjr wiLh ht-alfh arid a' Y^^^^'rK^^Jh^Jy^J\ and y.*u will end the day /-S^ K __>^ v~ N r "V 7" without undue fatigue or neartnesjs I r X*^\H* Tt" WiM&ever else you have for breakliusU y^— .J^^O468 words
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Advertisement889 1931-03-17 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON A 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 Doe Sails. MACHAON For Amsterdam, London and889 words
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Advertisement519 1931-03-17 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m 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 OP ATHENS Mar 2 4 s.s. CITY OP SHANGHAI Apr 27 HOMEWARDS. s.s.519 words
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Advertisement367 1931-03-17 14 P. O. British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated In England).) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S N f n UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S fiOUl'Mn LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SFKVK I OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN Due Tonnage. Singapore. Ittt. T RAJPUTANA 16.614 Mar. 21 KASHGAR367 words
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Advertisement777 1931-03-17 15 0. S. K. Line. l ..Us and New Yor.:: (from H'kong) (Express Freight Gcrvlce.: K*an.sai Mtru Apr. I tictorla and St-nttU-.-Crom Kobe. t Atjica Mari Apr n Rot*v«rdam. Hamburg (Bremen) tr.d Antwerp Ala.ka IfaffJ Apr. 16 18 j^rt^n H nrt Elizabeth. Cape Town. Rio de Janeiro. Santos, Montevideo Buenos Alns.777 words
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Advertisement475 1931-03-17 15 b^^ vbbSbßbf rimW OF FAMOUS f^ f#i PRESIDENT LINERS. ff| TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON FEOM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO, SUEZ POBT SAID. ALFXANDKIA, NAPLES AND GENOA. Leave Arrtr. Stngapore. Singapore. Penaag. New Yerk. ssar ys z.i- sti zs £S^ £S S:S SI SSI Pirn Harrison May 11475 words
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Advertisement784 1931-03-17 15 K. P. ML KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCfIAPPU. Icu w>rt.ui*wsju In ritriUuwL.j V*<>Ctt ONTKaCI v. iii, l^ih, KlklftiSUUkNllt DUMA* ciOVCK>*C*jrt t****mmm No. 6451, with sub-corjaectlons to:— Pfcaeage. PT«lfbU. irAr-.tf'.^rnem, Marine Departments and Mnna^rr's desk *'S ra«J)tatl*t la U» e MihiU ItMlMMali iMi,|ip..jf »ni c»nM of the TBAVCIXftftll (MTfCIAX JM VRM \TION BCKKAIT784 words
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Article172 1931-03-17 16 Counsel Declares a False Report Was Made Deliberately. Speaking at the resumed inquiry at the Law Courts into the loss of the 14,000-ton Nelson liner, Highland Hope, off the Portuguese coast m November, Mr. Cyril Miller, counsel for the owners, said. "Reports appeared m the Portuguese papers172 words
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Article124 1931-03-17 16 Harbour Trust Objects of "Mystery" Vessel. Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Feb. 16. The Harbour Trust have raised objections to the presence of the "mystery" ship the Anton flying the Panama Republic flag, lying m the harbour. The vessel is said to have 1,000 gallons of crude alcohol on board.124 words
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Advertisement524 1931-03-17 16 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated In Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. ■■filler monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The marella is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de luxe,524 words
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Advertisement156 1931-03-17 16 MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. Under contract with the French Government MAIL STEAMERS. To Marseilles via Colombo, Djßxratl and Port Said. ATHOS 11. 15,200 tons Mar. 26 D'ARTAONAN 15,200 tons Apr. 9 To Marseilles via Madras, PondichenT, Colombo, Djibouti and Port Said. AZAY LE RIDEAU 8.000 tons Mar. 30 To Saigon, Hong Kong156 words
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Advertisement493 1931-03-17 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. l oc (Incorporated In U.8.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New Ttrfc Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Do* Hall* lk M.S. SILVER WALNUT In Port Mar. 17 M.S. SILVERPALM Apr. 7 Apr. 13 day n Por rates and other particulars please apply493 words
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Miscellaneous639 1931-03-17 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembln and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 4 a.xn Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m Kota Tinggl, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedahand Lower Siam 6 a.ca Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6 p.m.639 words
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Miscellaneous114 1931-03-17 16 Nam Yong. Brit. 769. from Cheribon 16, for Batavia 17. Khoen Hoea. Brit. 611, from Pontianak 16, for Pontianak 18. Thedens, Dut. 1182. from Palembang 16. for Palembang 19. Tomohon, Dut. 684, from Singkawanf* 16, for Singkawang 19. Kuching, Sar. 904, from Kuching 16. for Kuching 19. Temple Moat, Brit.114 words
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Article73 1931-03-17 17 t< amir Fook Mow. belonging A.k .Steamship Co. which caught d off the Hylam Kongsi on i now said to be a total loss. the vessel's blackened bows the water yesterday. There on board at the time of the outthp <ii rovfry was made at73 words
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Article226 1931-03-17 17 Hanke, Mr. and Mrs N:-l-Mr F. W. Boy<-r. Mr C Lott, Mls.s Doris Bockius. Mr Mr Tan Ik Soen. Mrs. O. I wUmmnna, Mrs. l. r. ChrisBhaltta Mi :uid Mrs. Wricht. chter, Miss M. Conway. Mr. Mrs W Stewart, Mr. Chas P Hodge, Mr and Mrs. H .1226 words
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Article364 1931-03-17 17 SlmbjM Britain Insist on Reduction? I Hy Air Mail. Our Own Correspondent.] London, Mar. 3. The following question was asked and answer<>t Commons this week: tsha asked the Chancellor of the '•r His Majesty's Government action coneequent on the statetin Liverpool Shipowners' Assoih.ir annual report that the364 words
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Article448 1931-03-17 17 Shipping Poo! to End Competition. Six Chines? and foreign shipping companies, at a meeting held m the offices of the Butterfield and Swire Ltd.. Shanghai, decided to pool their interests for the first time m the carrying trade on the Yangtze River, says the China Prrs.s. They are448 words
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Article225 1931-03-17 17 New Admiral's Distinguished Career. Vice-Admiral Sir W. A. H. Kelly. X.C.8.. CMC M.V.0.. who relieved Admiral Sir A. X Waistell. X.C.8.. as Commander-in-Chief of the China Station recently was formerly m command of the First Battle Squadron and Second m Command of the Mediterranean Fleet. He entered225 words
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Article323 1931-03-17 17 £200.000 Gyroscopic Stabilisers. I By Air Mail [From Our Own Correspondent] London, Mar- 3. Visitors to England will be interested to hMr, and some will no doubt be very glad, that m order to reduce rolling movements to a minimum, the new ocean liner Conti of Savoia.323 words
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Article412 1931-03-17 17 Belgenland Captain Speaks to Daily Express. The first wire less -telephone conversation between a ship m the Pacific Ocean and this country was held yesterday, when the Red Star liner Belgenland, bound for Hong Kong, talked to the DaiJy Express, records a mail week issue of the412 words
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Article408 1931-03-17 17 198,500 Tons Built m Last Three Years. Montreal. The Canadian Pacific has spent $100,000,000 for new steamships m the past ten years, according to Wm. Baird. steamship passenger traffic manager of that company. New vessels launched during that time numbered 15. and. m addition, the com-" pany408 words
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Article88 1931-03-17 17 Silk From Japan Reaches New York m 12 Days. The Empress of Japan's record breaking trip across the Pacific enabled the silk cargo Bhe was carrying to reach New York Jn under 12 days. According to a cable reaching Kobe the actual time of transit from Yokohama88 words
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Advertisement311 1931-03-17 17 See the CANADIAN ROCKIES m all their Grandeur The New Scenic Route Across Canada '^^^-4^3S^^ For Booklets and Information v^v Hongkonpf Bank Chambers. J^Bfe^. P. O. BOX 130 SINGAPORE. 7^7^«^^ CANADIAN NATIONAL The Largest Railway System m North America 1 (SEPARATE AND DISTINCT FROM CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY) CLUBS HHH IS311 words
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Advertisement175 1931-03-17 17 AMERICAN EXPRESS CO. INC. (Incorporated In UJBJL) 4 International BANKING and TRAVEL SERVICES. Traveller* Cheque Letters o f Credit. Money Order?.. Draft*. Transfers of Funds by and Cable. Tours. Cniise*. Steamship Reserratton. K^Hruad Ticket*. Barrifce Insurance BINGAPORI No. 1, Collyer Quay. PENANCE- E. A o lIOTtL. Jfe NORDDKUTSCHER f^m !LOYn175 words
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Article725 1931-03-17 18 HOT ASPARAGUS. Separation on Flimsiest of Pretexts. Agitation for easier grounds for divorce now being made m England draws attention to the ease with which marriages are broken up m other countries. 1 There are many peculiar instances of divorces being granted on the flimsiest of725 words
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Article210 1931-03-17 18 Three Men and the "Faerie Queene." Reuben Ashworth and Percy Walker were accused at Ulverston Police Court of breaking into Cartmel Priory church and stealing a first folio edition of Spenser's "Faerie Queene," dated 1596, valued at £2,000. James Pyke, a commercial traveller, of Lancaster,210 words
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Article69 1931-03-17 18 Mexican President Bans Immigration Proposal. (ReuUr's Service. 1 Mrxiro City, March 11. On ihe pOUDd tint Iftafao alivady baa too great a problem m caring for ha* mn repatriated nationals. President Ortiz RaMo, bn biniiv-d the proposal of the AjD«lcaa Slavic Colonisation Trust to pcrmii rum]69 words
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Article21 1931-03-17 18 Harlosden woman: She denies avsaultin^ me. but if pulling my nose isn't assault, what on earth do you call it? I21 words
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Article71 1931-03-17 18 Chairman of U.S. Delegation Chosen. Reuter's Service, j Washington, Mar. 15. Mr. John K. Caldwell. who has represented the Secretary of State on the Federal Narcotics Control Board since 1925 and attended the 1928 and 1929 meetings of the League of Nations Opium Advisory Committee at Geneva as71 words
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Article16 1931-03-17 18 Policeman at Willesden: The prisoner swore very badly indeed, sir. m the presence of another lady.16 words
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56 1931-03-17 18 Le Havre. There was fortunately no baby head resting on the cradle pillow that exploded here recently with such violence that it broke a win-dow-pane. The mother had bought the pillow at a marktt nbout four years ago. It is believed that it must56 words
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Advertisement241 1931-03-17 18 and fa stS br TJr Manufacture] by RONUK, T.im-re f. P rt«l itlc. ENr.LAND IIM IT TV Nlr &B mi r^r Phone 3463. I ltisn 't Quaker unless/ i( has tne word x^ Quaker on /C^^ V* Quaker Oats is ac- J^UVC^OOK/^M tually ready to eat m 2V 2 minutes241 words
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Advertisement815 1931-03-17 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. I (Incorporated Id England). Capital £3,000.000 Subscribed 1,800,000 Paid-up 1.050.000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.645.505 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelford. Esq., Sir Thomas Catto, Bart. LONDON815 words
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Advertisement480 1931-03-17 18 INSURANCE. THE SOUTH |'fV i BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY lIMm,, FIRK. MARINE, TRANSn AND MOTOR (\\k insurance accirni m LOWEST CURRENT X TEs L. C. MARGOLIOUTH. V agtr Office: 2. Finlayson Gr^n PERSONAL ACTIIiKVrT FATAL ACCIDENTS ar« HAVE >ou made provision I of your dependents should v b a c^^l overtake480 words
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Article326 1931-03-17 19 Sinjripore, Mar. 13. Pb. prtM quoted are generally those current i» f-rrace Market. At the other markets be *nall variation*. MKAT. (riMBd) Kali 50 s or rurry d if, do 56 mkI (at <lst quality* do 46 [ndJau lb. 55 Lmlltoi do 55 n-iir«i) do 60 Each326 words
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Article48 1931-03-17 19 rnraent Out to Encourage Private Enterprise. MukJ^n, Mar. 4. I Hsurh-liaiiK haa instructed < lal Cinvt-ninieut U> lift the OB the ronmu-rrial developin Kirin a.v from March 1 nY m renunrat will shortly issue J '"tnp:inies to explore the to this vast Province of North- 148 words
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Article42 1931-03-17 19 [Reuter*a atrvice.j r Berlin, March 16. sv, mportw ixi Feb. totalled «20.300.000 < ''W,,, XPorta 778 .300.000. compared with i V 775 -°°o.oOo marks reapectiveiy < >f^ L J2*' fllfUr<3B fcr I t *>- IW w«« lm- I j^L 00 wk «ul exported42 words
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Article545 1931-03-17 19 Company's Strong Liquid Position. IBy Air MaU.J London, March t. Tlie Oriental Telephone and Electric Company was registered on March 12th, 1894. and shows a record of practically unbroken progress, states the Financial Times to-day. This important public utility undertaking operates public telephone systems m Singapore and Mauritius545 words
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Article147 1931-03-17 19 The New Indian Duty on Gold i Wire. i i Parts, Mar. 6. t The Minister of Commorcti states that m 1 consequence of the measures taken by the I Government of India affecting the export of t sold wire from Lyons, he is asking the Quai147 words
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Article56 1931-03-17 19 1 A. G. Spelding and Bros., manufacturer and 1 distributor of sporting goods, including many i rubber Items, has reported for the year ended n October 31. 1930, a net profit of $1,633 484 after i depreciation, interest, federal taxes and other I deduction* This compares with earnings of.* 12,069.44656 words
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Article216 1931-03-17 19 March 16. SELLING. London 4 months' sight 2 3 27 32 London 3 montns' sight 2 3 13 ib London, 60 days' sight 2 3 25 32 London 30 days' sight 23 3 4 London, demand ??•>•>?•> London, T. T. 23 u lfi Lyons and Paris, demand 1430216 words
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Article202 1931-03-17 19 March Hi. Tta 123 Tmu mn Pepper Whit* J»epper Black 21^ Flake Tapioca 410 Pearl Sago Small 6 00 Copra. Sundried 600 Rice, Anam No. 3 260 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) iJO Ric«, Stam old No. 1 S 2q Rice. Rangoon Blntan aflo Ric*. Rangoon202 words
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Article942 1931-03-17 19 MONDAY, MARCH 16th. CLOSING QUOTATIONS. rfujws t». j.ers. Asain Kumbang (£> 22s 23s cd Austral Miilay !9g 2 5s Ayer Hitam Tin (ss> 12s 133 6d cd Bangrrin Tin nm 6d 13m §d Batang Padang (sl> 10 lo Batu Caves ($1) 40 50 Bukit Arang (s|i J5942 words
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Article181 1931-03-17 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT. Singapore, Mar. 16. Mwketfl are idle to-day and share quotations easier. There is small enquiry for a few of the speculative favourites, but otherwise no interest is being taken. Rubbers New Scudais are bem* kept up by their supporters, who are bidding 1.27... but the outside181 words
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Article156 1931-03-17 19 MACPHAIL CO.'S DAILY REPORT. Singaporr, Mar. 16. Tin, Dull.— ldrLs 7s 9d 8s 9d, Pangnga Rivers 3s 6d 4s 6d, Pungah 13s 3d 14.s 3d. Taipings 35 40, Petalings 4.05 4.15. Rahmans (X) 70. Hong Fatts 59 62. Hitam Tin 17 21. Malaya Consols 19 20. Kintas 13 1.16. Talam156 words
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Article165 1931-03-17 19 IBy Air Mail.] London, >lar 3. It will interest the Rubber Industry to road a small extract from the Times on Liberia, m follows: The assistance of white officials is judged to be indispensable, for it is clear from the report that the mere substitution of one set165 words
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64 1931-03-17 19 March 16th., II o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers. R S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 12 12'« Standard R.S.S. on Tender Mar. 12'< 12- H April 12 n 12 h May 12', 13 April-June 12*, 13 July-Sept. 13>s 13 Tone of Market:—Quiet. Latest Cable:—London Spot sheet64 words
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Article574 1931-03-17 19 (food Kusiness For Pineapples. (From Our Ov.n Correspondent IBy Air Mail.) London, Mar 3. It Is announced that the Out<-h Rubber Committee Is coming over (o London this week U> Initiate with the Britush ißtHti concern-d a serious discussion on the whole question of the renewal of restriction.574 words
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Article191 1931-03-17 19 I Optimistic Note at lion* Kong I Farewell. "I reiu.se to believe that Graat Britain belongs to the past." said Sir Thomas Allen at the roof garden of the PminsuUi Hotel on thf? orrasion of a farewell dinner given to ITon* KonghllllniMlliii by members of the Bronomir191 words
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Article132 1931-03-17 19 ShaagtaU. Feb. 27. Livr]y bUnwt h:w be»n aroused by m -ws u> the effect that a t.umtxr of Soriet nhlpii an- now lying ouLsidr Woosung with large nuppli.s of Russian gasolene aboard, and then* fc> muck speculation as to whether Uiin vtil rntan a petrol price war m132 words
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Advertisement52 1931-03-17 19 Assets exceed 512 000.000. Assurance m force over $35,000.00 V. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co.. Ltd m the Straits Settlements.) HEAD OFFICE: Winchester Houae. Singapore LONDON OPPICE: 27 Old Jtvrj l C r* <-- Act ln partj m AGENTS WAITED aecretary: Managinß Duv ctoi C KNOX H. W UAPER52 words
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Advertisement67 1931-03-17 19 Royal Exchange 1 S What do you connect with these two words?— 3 j Insurance 3 i^ Then why not give this old established S jfj Corporation the benefit of your connection and S 1 1 assured of complete satisfaction. S IRo^al Eycbanae assurance. 1 Si INCORPORATED A D 172067 words
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Article460 1931-03-17 20 A SPIRITED DISPLAY. I.C.F.A. Fully Extended At the Stadium. I.C.F.A 2; S.R.C 2. With only one or two exceptions the S.R.C. were a throughly re-organised team when they met the I.CFA. at the Stadium yesterday and gave a much better account of themselves than they460 words
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Article192 1931-03-17 20 France Beat Germany by One Goal. [Reuter's Service.] Paris, Mar. 15. Alter a 33 years interval France beat Germ:liy I—l1 I at soccer at Colombes Stadium. Munzenberg. Germany's right-half, kicking into his own goal SPORT AND Ml SIC AS PALLIATIVES. (Reuter's Wireless Service.] Paris, Mar. 16. Sport192 words
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Article106 1931-03-17 20 Felix Weingartner's Protest to French Premier. Vienna, Mar. 9. Th<- well-known Austrian conductor, Felix Weingartner. has addressed a dignified protest to the French Premier. M. Laval, against the ban on his two Parts concerts. He points out that he never returned the Legion of Honour to its106 words
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Article26 1931-03-17 20 L Bristol Beaten by Narrow Margin. London. Mar. 4. Und«v Rugby Union rules, Oxford University b> at Bristol by ten points to ei«ht.26 words
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Article17 1931-03-17 20 London, Mar. 8. In Mar Vanity boxing. Cambridge beat Oxford by 4 events to 3.17 words
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Article51 1931-03-17 20 Mixs Joyrr Cooper of Kingston on Thames, is to be roiiKratulatr f\ on kratOßl Uk MO motres European .swimming record for vomoti at tht International contest tvld by ihe Parts Swimmers' Club at Paris, her time being l mm 10 sec. against the previous record of 1 mln 11 1-551 words
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Article572 1931-03-17 20 AN "A" CLASS DUEL. Kathleen Wins St. Patrick Cup. The last of three races for the St. Patrick's Trophy was sailed off at the R.S.Y.C. on Sunday m really splendid weather, although not quite heavy enough to please six-metre crews. Only two boats made a start, these572 words
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Article68 1931-03-17 20 Lincolnshire and Grand National Betting. (FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] London, Mar. 16. The following is the latest betting on the Lincolnshire: Massai 10 to 1. Sargasso 100 to 6, others mostly 20 to 1. Latest betting on the Grand National is: Ballasport 100 to 7, Lindsay Drin and68 words
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Article86 1931-03-17 20 ■The March Monthly Medal. In the replay for the above F. T. Jervis beat N. B. Gibson. No Easter Competitions will be held at Keppel during the Easter holidays m view of the fact that Keppel members may compete m competitions arranged by the Singapore Golf Club86 words
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Article83 1931-03-17 20 The Men's Monthly Medal was played on Saturday and Sunday. 21 cards being taken out. The best returns were: A. L. B Perkins, 84 18 66 Lieut. J. C. Alexander 87 18 69 A. C. Potts 83 12 71 C. Norman Bennett 85 14 71 E. C.83 words
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Article55 1931-03-17 20 Century Against Western Province. In the la«t match of their present tour the M C.C. played against the Western Province. The M.C.C. batted first and were all out for °54. Tate scoring 115. not out. and Hendren 61. The Western Province at the close of play had55 words
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Article31 1931-03-17 20 220 Yards Hole m One. Playing on the Race Course on Sunday mornIng Mr A P. Sheedy did the first hole, a distance of 220 yards m one.31 words
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Article976 1931-03-17 20 WEEK-END CRICKET MATCHES. CLOSE GAMES. St. Joseph's Beat C.S.C. XL The St. Joseph's Institution defeated a strong Ceylon Sports Club side on Saturday at Balestier. C.S.C: B Dudley b Morrando 2; K. Muthucumaru 9 Ess b Morrando 0; K. P. Jasinghe and b Mjrrvndo 7; M. Ignatius c Keng Hock976 words
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Article61 1931-03-17 20 The following have been invited to play cricket for the S.C.C. vs. S.R.C. on Friday and Saturday on the S.C.C. Padang. Lt. G. J. Bryan, H. B. Noon. P. H. StewartBrown. Dr. H. O. Hopkins, R. L. L. Braddell. R. N. Hamilton. Fit-Lt. C. G. Wigglesworth. D. C.61 words
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Article28 1931-03-17 20 Lt.-Col. H. C. Metcalfe. D.5.0.. the Chief Constable of Somerset, has been awarded the Kind's Police Medal. Capt. Metcalfe was with the PerrJt Police about 40 years ago.28 words
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Article84 1931-03-17 20 Yesterday's Results. Mixed Doubles Open. Mrs. Goldie and Hudson beat Mrs. Laing and Baker 6—2. 2—6. 7—5. Mrs. Drew and Bateman beat Mrs. Goldie and Hudson B—6.8 6. 6 2. Men's Doubles Handicap. Stewart-Brown and Droogleever owe 4 beat Falls and Walmsley plus 4, 6 2.84 words
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Article95 1931-03-17 20 WEDNESDAYS TIES. B Singles Handicap. R. Pearse vs. D. J. Distant. P. James vs. J. R. Brown. N. E. de Souza vs. R. J. R. Stracey. P. H. de Souza vs. D. Leicester. O. Strays vs. E. J. Wood ford. M. R. Marcus vs. E. Galistan.95 words
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Article150 1931-03-17 20 The following have been invited to play m a trial match on 24th inst. on the Padang. Colours: H. Meyncll. T. C. D. Jones, T. Ballantyne. P. D. Cork, K. C. Bryant, G. V Andrews. H. Riley, O. C. Youd, D. Alexander. P. D. Outwin, L. C. Hutchings,150 words
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