The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 6 April 1931
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Title Section19 1931-04-06 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,302. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article571 1931-04-06 1 W. H. Elkins of Selangor and M. M. Paterson of Singapore meet this morning m the final of the Malayan golf championship Page 12. Good Friday and Saturday results m the English and Scottish Leagues Page 12. Results of the first day's racing a* the Perak Turf571 words
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Article1877 1931-04-06 1 Writing m The Navy. Mr. Frank C. Bourn says Tucked a:\ay m odd corners of various American papers has appeared the following notice, which has escaped attention from practically everybody: "U.S. Engineer Office. 1068 Navy Building. Washington DC. Sealed proposals will be received here until1,877 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement179 1931-04-06 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK TIIK NKARKST APPROACH TO PURE, I KKSII. IMSTFIRIZED MILK OBTADCABU IN THE TROPICS. OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES RAFFLES HOTEL I EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE WITH MODERN j f SANITARY ARRANGEMENTS ij THIS EVENING 6.15 j r! i MONIA LITTER'S CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA j ijj TUESDAY, APRIL 7TH.179 words
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Advertisement237 1931-04-06 1 ll IB^IH. IB^II iß^fll IB^flßJ IB^fll iß^fli IB.^ll 181-^IIBI '^^^^ffe^' ANMDUNCING I 15% REDUCTON I I IN TBS PRICE OF ROYAL EDISWAN 1 I I Gasfilled, High Voltage, 40, 60, 75 100 Watts. CLEAR— HALF FROSTED— PEARL. I v^ Sole .Agents: I McALISTER Co., Ltd. i i EUROPE^HOTELI j I237 words
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Advertisement73 1931-04-06 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS 5"...t brandy i 1 famous— Page 13. Bargains at Whiteaway'*— Pai 6. Carroa Premier rang rs. p*.^ 11. Kloslrr Beer— world's b.-:t Page 20. Milkmaid M.lk competition Page 5. Columbia records at Robinson Piano Co— Your house m Singapore: Don't deny it those "home- like" touches. Dainty table73 words
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Advertisement21 1931-04-06 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK THE NEAREST APPROACH TO PURE, FRESH, PASTEURIZED MILK OBTAINABLE IN THE TROPICB. OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADINQ PROVISION STORES.21 words
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Advertisement233 1931-04-06 2 PRICE $5.00 EACH. Spare batteries and lamp bulbs. MEDICAL HALL LTD. Opposite 0.P.0. Singapore. Rapid Service j Excellent Cuisine j and Charming Surroundings j i These three features ensure dining m town at its very best that is why we insist that your choice should i < be the I233 words
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Advertisement191 1931-04-06 2 CELEBRITY TOURS COMING I THE WORLD FAMOUS SAKHAROFF i DANCERS I VICTORIA THEATRE April 14th and 16th THURSDAY, APRIL 23rd. THE SENSATION OF PARIS, LONDON II AND NEW YORK. !j MAURICE II MARTENOT "MUSIC FROM THE SPHERES/ jj VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL j i"0_O_O €>____€), Q O O O Q Q191 words
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Advertisement271 1931-04-06 2 i *V 9 j Si I TO DAY OPENING AT THE HOLIDAY MATINEE AT 3 P.M. CHILDREN HALF PRICK EVENING 6.15 AND 9.15 I if ij EXCITEMENT! 1 ROMANCE! w in an absorbing dramatic jjj story of the men who save ships tfi and humans I EDMUND I LOWE j271 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous198 1931-04-06 2 rr* THE WEEK i Monday 6th. Easter Monday. Bank. Holiday. High Water 00.00. 9.0 ft.. 12.54. 8.8 ft. Malayan Chinese Sports Meet. Jalan Be>ar. Golf: Malayan Championship final, morning; mixed approaching and putting and long driving competitions, afternoon Club at home. Cricket: S.C.C. vs. Selangor at Kuala Lumpur, S.C.C. vs.198 words
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Article50 1931-04-06 3 Lord Willingdon's Departure I Router's Service 1 London. April 3. Lord Willingdon left for India to-day to assume the Viceroyalty. Representatives of His Majesty, the Prime Minister, with Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin, Lord Reading and a host of hiends save him a great send-off at Victoria Station.50 words
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Article56 1931-04-06 3 Heavy Sentences on Military Officers I Reuters Service 1 Madrid. Apr. 3. The Supreme Ccurt of Military Justice which nas been trying the signatories of the revolutionary manifesto of last December, has sentenced a colonel to eight months imprisonment for -nrgligende:" two Lieut -Colonels to six months each,56 words
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Article48 1931-04-06 3 Twenty Years Sentences on Participants I Reuter's Service 1 New York. Apr. 3. News from Lima says 29 non-commissioned officers and privates have been sentenced to terms of imprisonment varying from one to twenty years for participation m the mutiny of the infantry regiments last week.48 words
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Article38 1931-04-06 3 French Airmen Leave Hong Kong IRf liter's Far Eastern Service 1 Hong Kong, Apr. 4. Burtin and Mcenche, the French airmen who are returning from Japan to Paris hopped off for Hanoi at 10.40 this morning.38 words
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Article98 1931-04-06 3 "Close-up" Glimpses of the Famous Clown Act. Tho first performance of the -talkie" entitled •Orock." and produced under the famous down's personal supervision, has ju^t taken olace m Berlin. The film was received with considerable enthusiasm, chiefly because Grock gfVM his famous act m the piece, and98 words
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Article65 1931-04-06 3 Representation of Congress m London (Reuters Service New Delhi, April 3. Heartburn in-s that were hkely to be caused by the selection of the Congress delegation 10 the Round Table Conference have been averted by the Congress Executive decision to appoint Gandhi as sole representative, though the Mahatma65 words
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Article78 1931-04-06 3 Putting Frontier Tribes on Good Behaviour Reuter's Service 1 Peshawar, April 3. A salutary effect upon the Frontier tribesmen who persistently harbour outlaws is expected to result from the swift operation of a mobil" column of Gurkhas. Punjabis. British machinegunners and artillery, who quietly surrounded Kalakhel villages78 words
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Article89 1931-04-06 3 Death of English Novelist I Router's Service I London. Apr. 2. The death has occurred of the novelist. Miss Katherine Tynan. Miss Tynan was the I myth d&UgLter Ol Mr. Andrew C. Tynan ol Whitehall. Clondalkin. County Dublin. She began writing at the age of 17 and89 words
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Article105 1931-04-06 3 Ford's Aeroplane Slightly Damaged IReuter's Service 1 London. Apr. g. Reports from Athens indicate that the damage to Ford's aeroplane is not so serious as was at first believed, but Ford will be held up at Athens for a fortnight, awaiting spares. I The British airman105 words
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Article67 1931-04-06 3 From Pola to Mary I Renter"- Service] Paris. Apr. >. The film star. Pola Negri. has been granted a divorce on the ground that her husband. Prince Serge Mdivani. deserted her. Hollywood. Apr. 2. In consequence of the receipt of the news of the divorce, immediate67 words
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Article72 1931-04-06 3 Japanese Disregard Moscow Protest Renter's Service Moscow, Apr. 3. Not receiving a reply tc the official protest to Japan m connection with the shooting of M. Aniekieff. Soviet Commercial Counsellor m Tokio. on March 16 the Soviet Deputy Foreign Commissar approached the Japanese Ambassador asking to be72 words
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Article130 1931-04-06 3 Putting Car-Drivers Through the Hoop It is becoming more and more difficult to obtain a certificate authorising one to drive a motor-car m the city 'of Paris. The examination to which aspiring, drivers have to submit is so severe that 44 per cent, of the130 words
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Article37 1931-04-06 3 The current number of Health contains articles on a wide variety of medical subjects by well-known local members of the profession, an Editorial appreciation oi Dr. A. L. Hoops' and notes on a number of health matters.37 words
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Advertisement147 1931-04-06 3 j lIJ Iv* J 1 MT 99n X!ilk XXX«K XX« <»"<» (ocoa. The 9/ie^H^tu^s^/ 7Unou, \xikjric j p f^rllf/z,, 4 I 1 \/A—l I I I Ixl P x i i X x X I N J 1 raSf Imported I DEVON 111 Devon 1 JCIDRO^aM Con fti^ d (Non-Alcoholic.)147 words
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Advertisement329 1931-04-06 3 j Estate Trust Agencies i! (1927) Limited. j BRANCHES J5 21, First Cross Street MALACCA. g 11, Light Street PENANG. g 14, Klyne Street KUALA LUMPUR. j j !{j Registered by and Security deposited with i the Straits Settlements Government, g Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, fi Guardians, Rent Collectors,329 words
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The Girl and the Colt
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Article111 1931-04-06 4 SYNOPSIS. TERENCE OSULLIVAN lived with his grandfather, old SQUIRE O'SULLIVAN. His parents had died some years ago. The Squire, who was known by his tenants as "Skinflint" O'Sullivan, was jealous of his grandson's popularity, and, m consequence, made his life a burden to him. Finally, when Terence discovers111 words
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Article2015 1931-04-06 4 The Pet of the Smart Set. TVO days after Terence O'Sulhvan left Dublin, he presented himself at the address at Queens Gate given to him the summer before by Will Collins, a man with whom despite his ten years or more seniority Terence had struck up a warm2,015 words
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Article993 1931-04-06 4 Goodbye to Ireland. MOIRA would have given anything to remain near her friends, m particular Lady Bridget and her husband; but on the other hand i she realised that it would be easier to start life upon a totally different scale m another country. Apart from this she993 words
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Article1245 1931-04-06 4 Sir Oscar Charleswood Sees Moira. A FTER a time Moira and her father began to know a few racing men. too. who sincerely enjoyed a chat with old Blakeney. Among these cue of them as it seemed was a man whom Moira began by particularly liking on account1,245 words
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Article1632 1931-04-06 4 Tragedy. For weeks now Terence's benefactor. Collins, had known that everything was going against him; realised his inability to stem the threatening stream. The fact of the matter was that he was altogether too honest for the life he had embarked upon; for any sort of life m1,632 words
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Article166 1931-04-06 4 £250,6000 Compensation for Gramophone Company Judgment was issued by the Anglo-CnTman Mixed Arbitral Tribunal m the claim of ti* Gramophone Company < England ■gallttl Ifc German Government. The dispute arose largely through th< ordrrIng by the German Government of the liquidation during the war of the Company166 words
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Advertisement162 1931-04-06 4 I l&Uenburgs 9 Poods j j are particularly suited to the feeding of infants m hot climates. They are free from harmful germs and are readily prepared by the simple addition of boiling water only, thus giving complete independence of doubtful milk supplies. Milk Food No. 1 MUk Food No.162 words
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Article1949 1931-04-06 5 FUNERAL TRIBUTES Huge Gathering of Mourners There was a very large gathering of mourrers at Wesley Church, Port Canning Road, on Saturday morning for the funeral service of the Rev. W. E. Horley. M.B.E. Boy Scouts of the Angle-Chinese School under Mr. C.1,949 words
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Article236 1931-04-06 5 How Home Industry Should Benefit The British steel industry has now come into line with a number of other British industries by adopting a National Mark which distinguishes the products of British origin from those of all other sources. It is pointed out that hitherto the purchaser of236 words
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Article45 1931-04-06 5 SOLD A PUP Debtor at Marylebone County Court: You are a wolf in sheep's clothing to make such a suggestion. I have been left with a white elephant on my hands. Judge Snagge: Really, all the*e wolves and sheep and white elephants are very confusing.45 words
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Advertisement525 1931-04-06 5 THIN FELLOW— IT'S A SHAME r Yet There's an Easy Remedy. It's an old tale A well-built, robust sort oi fellow suddenly begins to 'crack up' loses weight each week, always seems tired and depressed, begins to look weedy.' He's made the common mistake of forgetting Nature's law that lost525 words
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Advertisement184 1931-04-06 5 ]S)®®®®®©©©®®®©®©®®®®®®(§)®®®®©®®®©®®®®® "MILKMAID" 1 MILK ESSAY COMPETITION! j "Why I like Milkmaid Milk" j In view of the large num- ber of essays received it will f I not be possible to publish 1 the results until Thursday, ®©®®©©©®©©©©®©©®©©@©©©©©®®©©©©©®®®@®(g)(g)©©©©©©©" /mms\ THE VAUXHALL CADET IS "EXTRA(W^^\ ORDINARY VALUE FOR MONEY" L^^^s^ Z3184 words
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Article309 1931-04-06 6 10:3 MILES AN HOUR Remarkable Motor-boat Speed i Reuters Service Buenos Aires. Apr. 2. Kaye Don has established a new motor-boat speed record for a nautical mile at 103.73 miles per hour. The official figures were 103.49 miles an hour. New York, April 3. 'Heartiest309 words
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Article132 1931-04-06 6 Murder of Chicago Journalist IHavas Service 1 Chicago. April 4. The gangland cause celebre has ended m a sentence of fourteen years imprisonment being passed on Leo Brothers, the gunman, for the murder last June of Jake Lingle. a journalist gangster. Lingle was at first believed to132 words
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Article67 1931-04-06 6 Demented Man's Revolver Outbreak 1 Reuter's Service J Budapest, April 4. During a service m the principal synagogue yesterday evening a man, who apparently became suddenly demented, whipped out a revolver and fired repeatedly m the midst of the congregation. Two people were killed and five wounded. The67 words
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Article284 1931-04-06 6 MANAGUA DISASTER Hundreds Killed in Hospital Collapse I Reuter's Service I Managua, April The death-roll is now estimated at at least I 5.000 Every inmate, numbering 700. was killed by the collapse of the hospital and penitentiary. Managua, .April, li. Two thousand is the estimated death-roll284 words
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Article159 1931-04-06 6 Leadership of Opposition to Budget I Reuters Service! London, Apr. 4. As a sequel to the announcement thai Mr. Neville Chamberlain will succeed Mr. Churchill as chairman of the Conservative Party Finance Committee Mr. Churchill has sent a letter to Mr. Baldwin resigning the chairmanship of the159 words
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Article70 1931-04-06 6 KING AND QUEEN OF SI AM Official Welcome m Shanghai [Reuter's Far Eastern Service} Shanghai. Apr. 3. The King and Queen of Slam, travelling to America, arrived here this morning, the Foreign Minister (Mr. C. T. Wang> boarding the liner. Empress of Japan, to tender a welcome m >the name70 words
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Article142 1931-04-06 6 Break-up of Part) Threatened I Reuters ■trvtoe] Berlin. \pi 'All leaders of storm troops must ately sign unconditional obedien. Hitler." This army order, issued bj Urn n chief of staff, represents Hitlers laii\M -I m the fierce warfare between the section of the Nazis m Berlin and142 words
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Article44 1931-04-06 6 Bir Cuts Off Official Salaries I Reuters Service! Batavu. Apr Five per cent will be lopped of. of Dutch East Indies civil and miluan from July Ist and another five per Jan. Ist next, with a view to reriu expenditure.44 words
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Article29 1931-04-06 6 Admiral Schofield Soccee* Admiral Pratt (Reuter's Semi. Washington. Apr Admiral Frank Schofield has been DO" to succeed Admiral William Pratt n»andw-in-Chief of the United States Fl*29 words
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Advertisement445 1931-04-06 6 WHITEAWAYS •te^x I /^t^dt>v the Miriam J^ffm /\y Cotton DamaskTeaCloth -J3/^ TOOTAL CRETONNES. HYGIENIC MATTRESSES. al] colouri ngs. Made from strong blue and white stripe ™f* THE DAMASK ticking and filled best coir or cotton. Guaranteed absolutely fadeless both to TABLE COVER. Sizes Cotton. Coir. light and washing effective afternoon445 words
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Advertisement64 1931-04-06 6 Ask Your Chemist PRODUCTS PACKED SPECIALITIES ASPIRIN, CASCARA SAGRADA, SACCHARIN, QUININE, VEGETABLE LAXATIVE, ETC. TABLETS, AMPOULE PRODUCTS, "REGAID" SURGICAL DRESSINGS, ETC. AGENTS: THE ANGLO-SIAM CORPORATION LTD., gINGAPORE— IPOH— PENANG. WHEN BREAST MILK FAILS I WHAT THEN THE CORRECT ALTERNATIVE I IS HUMANISED TEUFOOD "Nearest to Mothers Milk" DOCTOR AND NURSES64 words
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Article1338 1931-04-06 7 DESTRUCTION OF SURPLUS Mr. E. D. Moneys New Proposal. [By Air Mail.] London, Mar. 17. Shareholders m rubber companies responded m large numbers to an invitation to discuss the present position of the industry at a meeting held yesterday at Cannon-street Hotel, E.C. The meeting was1,338 words
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Article187 1931-04-06 7 "To Pull It Down Would be a Crime" The future of Alexandra Palace was discussed at a conference of local authorities at the Guildhall. London. Mr. Gtorge Lansbury. First Commissioner of Works, was among those present, and a resolution was passed supporting the suggested scheme for the renovation187 words
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Article78 1931-04-06 7 Representatives of every race m Selangor, to the number of at least 500, assembled m the main hall of the Victoria Institution. Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday evening, to bid farewell to the Hon'ble Mr. Jorr.es Lornie. C.M.G., British Resident of Selangor, who departs on leave prior to retirement, and Mrs.78 words
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Advertisement280 1931-04-06 7 The Remedy That Gets to the Root of the Complaint In all diseases arising from impurities m the blood it is necessary m the first place to remove the poison from the blood; local treatment cannor give permanent relief. CLARKE'S BLOOD MIXTURE gets to the root of the trouble by280 words
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Advertisement243 1931-04-06 7 BEAUTIFLL FILM ACTRESSES KEEP THEIR SKIN SMOOTH WITH EXQUISITE Be'?^ws!Js!Hßew!- I*l f s-frMmBB *'«ral < U A 1 1 ¥"V" T* 4MBMR MOTIHM IMtrtwb, fort sunlight, England 1 .__Jl__ K^^ I X* 1 isnt uakor unless as f^° word X .^^l Bfl ,^B I^^^^^ Quaker on X~^^^ the tually ready243 words
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Article782 1931-04-06 8 Latest Library Additions. The following publications werj issued or received by the Depaitm^nt of Statistics. S.S. and F.M.S.. during the week er.ded March 25th. 1931 and are available tag public ur? m th? Reference Library, Fuller COO Building. Issued by the Department: Stcckj, Production. Imports and Exports of782 words
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395 1931-04-06 8 SHE LEFT HIM £100 "HOLY CAVE" IN DANGER Doctor Who Never Overcharged "In appreciation of his never over-charging n Miss Edith Woolcott. of West Kirby. Cheshire left £100 to Dr. Richard Thacker King. She also gave £50 to Fanny AspinaU "from her double." Miss Woolcott left £22.581 (net personalty £18,860).395 words
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Article194 1931-04-06 8 Blasphemy Charge Against Vienna Actors Vienna, Feb. 25. Two actors, an actress, and their manager have been charged with blasphemy, because they performed the roles of God, St. Peter, and Magdalene m Walter Hasenclever's comedy, "Marriages are Made m Heaven." The play and the accusation have194 words
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Article24 1931-04-06 8 Tlve Government Gazette states that the Colonial Secretary is satisfied that the Tho Van Club and the United Improvement Association have ceased to exist.24 words
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Advertisement300 1931-04-06 8 I MADE AT THE f I ROYAL BAKERY > j a :/^k" w <•) I Swiss Rolls, Cherry Cakes, Madeira Cakes, Sponge Sandwiches, Pastries etc. 1 Available daily at the I Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd.) m -iBL -S.. JL M White Teeth turned dull by film OCIE>JCE has made300 words
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Advertisement519 1931-04-06 8 Glorious fi Health 1| MR. OOULSON KERNAHAN, \rf> -^Hl -'^A M the author of God and the TOLA _>J I Ant/" 4 The Child, the Wise V"i A W Man and the Devil" and A J\ flf i r 11- Ml W f'/l'Sl other famous books, is en- \J j>r?^__^n519 words
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Advertisement409 1931-04-06 9 BUSINESS CARDS. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY H. NUGENT BUCKERIDGE Hlfhest CUm Work— Lowest lUtr* I Mill AW BUILDING— Phone 7898. MARBLE FLOORING TILES. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. Noc. 1 3, IVnh.is Road, •ft Lavender Street Phone 6075. DON'T WEAR A TrTjSsY Brooks Rupturr ApWonderlul No lumpy f |l% W% ■ble. Cbeap. Bincl>409 words
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Advertisement553 1931-04-06 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MVNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE Is hereby given that tenders are now invited for the following materials or services, and that particulars of such tenders nay be obtained m the Tender Room, Municipal Offices: Installation of Sanitary fittings at the following premises. North Bridge Road Nos. 330, 332. 334,553 words
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Advertisement264 1931-04-06 9 TRADE MARK NOTICES. i|ifß| Notice is hereby given that the Trade Mark depicted above is the exclusive property of the Green Island Cement Company Limited of Hong Kong and that the same is used m respect of their British Colonial Cement manufactured andor sold by the said Company through their264 words
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Advertisement316 1931-04-06 9 IB 17 V Tfc /Mm /jll/Fn MW SAILING J^p Parker Duofold yr As trim as a sailing yacht and as fleet the streamlined Parker Duofold with "Pressureless Touch** offers you new writing ease and speed. Touch point* to paper you're off like a breeze no stops for pen dipping no316 words
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Page 9 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous89 1931-04-06 9 RADIO 1 We axe now offering the Pilot K.I 10 j Super Wasp 4 valve screen grrid short i wave wireless receiver m Kit form at i $70 complete with valves. Batteries, i headphones and loud speakers $50 i extra. The kit contains all necessary i J parts and can89 words
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Article25 1931-04-06 10 On and after April 5th. Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Millard. Misses E. and M. Millard. Glencaird Dalvey Road. Tele. No. 4410.25 words
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Obituary20 1931-04-06 10 BUCKLAND.— On March 8. 1931. at Rheims, France, suddenly. Katherine Elizabeth, widow of H. W. Buckland. formerly of Singapore.20 words
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694 1931-04-06 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. MONDAY. APRIL 6. 1931. WEEK-END COMMENT The inauguration of the EnglandAustralia air-mail has taken place, for the 'plane left Croydon on Saturday on the long journey with a small but significant mail for the distant Dominion. This extension of the flight which has been regularly carried on694 words
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Article281 1931-04-06 10 The names of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Case were inadvertently omitted from the list of those who sent floral tributes m connection with the funeral of Mr. F. H. Watson. Members of the Old Rafflesians* Association and non-members wishing to attend the farewell dinner to Mr. D. A. Bishop281 words
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Article223 1931-04-06 10 Monte Carlo at Capitol Monte Carlo, which opened at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday, broke all previous records m attendances; there were 9,000 people at the six shows on Saturday and Sunday last, which goes to show how popular the picture is. Monte Carlo is a bright and223 words
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Article1346 1931-04-06 10 SINGAPORE MEETING Representative Competition at Jalan Besar The first All Malaya Chinese Athletic and Sports Meeting was officially opered at Jalan Besar Stadium en Friday by the President. Mr. Aw Boon Haw His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government (Th? BOD. Mr. John Scott) was present and1,346 words
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Article828 1931-04-06 10 STORY OF PUNCH Paper That Has Become International Two tall, elderly gentlemen pared th. paayside at the Singapore docks on Good Friday morning. They talked little. Everything around apparently held a lively Intertst l« them and more than once they ilopptd m order to observe more828 words
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Advertisement222 1931-04-06 10 UII ROBINSON ROAD i ii r j OF i CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated undrr the Companies Orrfmancc; of Hong Kong>. (Incorporated m Shanghai*. NO ORDER TOO SMALL. i i 1 Pure Fresh Cow's Milk 1 I OUR OWN DAIRY FARM I OBTAINABLE AT I r— COLD STORAGE °td I222 words
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Advertisement128 1931-04-06 10 i IMPORTANT I 1 NEW BOOKSi 1 My Early Life m\ by W. Churchill $12.60 I I Byron by Andre Maurois 7.50 i Don Brad man's Book 7.50 r| Jim Redlake by F. B. Young 6.00 j| With Lawrence m Arabia by L. Thomas 2.10 f |j The Universe Around128 words
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Article179 1931-04-06 11 A VIOLENT HURRICANE Damage Estimated at a Million i en K< uter's Far Eastern Service 1 Tokio. April 6. iblf damage was done at the umy aviation station m Kyushu at 4 this morning by a sudden hurricane and rrn which destroyed 21 aeroplanes com:ui .several179 words
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Article118 1931-04-06 11 British Airman's Flight to Karachi. April 5. airman Scott irnvrd here to-day and ;rd to Jodhpur. He had not been r^Miice he left Aleppo on Friday. He la slightly ahead of Kingsford Smith's .me. Mr Anderson Scott, who left England on >-.l Ist. on a solo flight118 words
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Article138 1931-04-06 11 Mr. Alexander Causes a Stir fßeuter's Service! London. April 5. Quite a stir was caused by the declaration of Mr. A V Alexander, First Lord of the Admiralty that the Economic Advisory Council had informed Government that wa»es ivust be cut or tariffs applied to goods workers138 words
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Article95 1931-04-06 11 Hopes for International Conference [Reuters Service] Washington, April 4. Ir. Samut'l Arentz. representative for Nevada. Silver State," m a Reuter interview said '.oped Mr. Hoover would call an internationmference to stabilize silver. He added that prospective meeting between Mr. Mellon Mr Montagu Norman, Governor of the nk of95 words
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Article65 1931-04-06 11 How He Saved Others [Reuter's Service! Washington, April 4. youth of thirteen named Bryan Untied!. -stripped himself to his underclothes m to warm younger children freezing with a. lorry marooned m a snowdrift at iado last Saturday, has been invite J by Mr. «r to the White House65 words
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Article36 1931-04-06 11 Medan Chinese Beaten I Prom Our Own Correspondent] JVri.iru: Apr. 5. •rV Fit-creation Club defeated the tl Chinese after a close and exciting game -mkU to nil. Fook Cheng .scoring ten DO the end.36 words
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Article23 1931-04-06 11 ram and windstorm struck Ipoh ■day afternoon blowing down many Pf ME i|| between a bungalow and quaru-rs, 'and ripping the tiles roofs.23 words
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Article85 1931-04-06 11 LONDON— DARWIN FLIGHT The Empire's Longest Link I Reuter's Service] it London, April 4. Fifty thousand letters left Croydon m a nine-ton air-liner m the first official EnglandAustralia air-mail scheduled to reach Port Darwin on April 19. There it will be transferred to an Australian machine for85 words
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Article149 1931-04-06 11 Princes Descend World's Deepest Mine [Reuter's Service] Bellohorizonte. Brazil, April 5. Wearing overalls and large black helmets which the miners call "hardboiled eggs" the Prince of Wales and Prince George descended Morrovelho gold mine, the deepest working mine m the world, 8.000 feet down, despite the temperature149 words
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Article135 1931-04-06 11 Dangerous Empire Policy I Reuter's Service. It loom font «-in. April 4. The annual meeting of the South African Amateur Athletic Association has acceded to the request of J. H. Viljoen. the well-known athlete, for monetary assistance of £100 yearly for three years to enable him to135 words
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Article65 1931-04-06 11 The Great East Road Revived [Reuter's Service.] Beirut. April 4. An unusual caravan of 8 semi-caterpillar trailer-cars forming the Haardt-Debreuil Citroen expedition, started on a 5.000 mile trek across Asia to Peking via Baghdad. Teheran and the Pamirs. The expedition is equipped with wirpless and cinema-cameras and consists65 words
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Article57 1931-04-06 11 Rise May Cause Hardship m China I Reuter's Service] New York, April 5. The drop m silver is not among the important causes of world depression, according to the bankers G. M. P. Murphy and Company, who suggest a rise m price might cause China more hardship57 words
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Article44 1931-04-06 11 Keeping His Room as a Precution [Reuter's Service] London, April 5. His Majesty is keeping his room again to-day oh ing to the bad weather, merely as a precaution. He yesterday carried out his normal routine business and worked till late.44 words
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Article52 1931-04-06 11 High Mountains Found by Norwegian I Reuter's Service] Oslo, April 4. Lofty snowless peaks are reported to have been discovered m the Arctic between longitudes 27 and 85 West by a Norwegian Government whaling inspector who has just returned from the herding grounds. He handed details and photographs52 words
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Article28 1931-04-06 11 Ten Killed and 51 Injured [Reuter's Service] MoM-ow, April 4. Ten people have been killed and 51 injured m a train wreck at Chaliabinsk.28 words
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Article109 1931-04-06 11 RABIES OUTBREAK Dors and Looters Shot by Marines [Reuter's Service] Manama, April 4. Barely had the miserable victims of the earthquake been assured that they were not going to become the prey of bandits from the hills, as had been previously reported, than a fresh horror,109 words
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Article39 1931-04-06 11 Eruption of Volcanic Island [Reuters Far Eastern Service) Osaka, April 4. Kuchierabe. a volcanic island m the Kagoshima Prefecture, erupted on Thursday evening. The neighbouring villagers are refugees. Details are not available owing to lack of communications.39 words
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Article136 1931-04-06 11 Another Operation Performed [Reuters Far Eastern Service] Tokyo, April 4. Foreign and other ministers visited Premier Hamaguchi this morning. Following a medical examination the Premier is described somewhat ambiguously as being confined to bed "recovering very slowly if he is not actually growing worse." It is expected136 words
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Article109 1931-04-06 11 Anti-Soviet Campaign Bluff IReuter's Far Eastern Service] Tokyo. April 4. Asserting the existence of an organised antiSoviet campaign m Japan m connection with the fishery and roubles questions and demanding proof, the Soviet has strongly protested against AnikiefTs shooting, for the second time. Baron Shidehara is expected109 words
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Article58 1931-04-06 11 How the Public is Protected [Reuters Service] New York, April 4. No fewer than 23 witnesses summoned to appear before the court of inquiry which is Investigating charges of extortion and corruption against the New York police have disappeared, alleges the New York Journal, as a result58 words
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Article156 1931-04-06 11 Doncaster and A.J.C. St. Leger Results [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT 1 Sydney, April 5. The Doncaster Handicap (£3,005 for first horse. £600 to second, and £300 to third, one mile) was run on Saturday and resulted as follows SIR CHRYSTOPHER 8.5 1 MOLLISON 9.7 2 CASQUS DOR 8.6156 words
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Article49 1931-04-06 11 Synagogue Shooting Committed by Lunatic [Reuter's Service] Budapest, April 4. Zatloka who fired a revolver into the congregation of a church with serious effects has been identified as a dangerous lunatic who recently escaped from an asylum. Nobody is dead but some have been wounded gravely.49 words
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Article509 1931-04-06 11 FIGHT AGAINST ODDS Commercial Mission's Revelations IReuter's Service] London, April 4. Sir Ernest Thompson's economic mission to the Far East has returned after a six months study and hopes to report to Government within a fortnight. The mission undertook to report 'o Government flrst. There will be509 words
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Article217 1931-04-06 11 A Good Day for the Barbarians [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 London, April 5. Yesterday's club Rugby games were played m sunny, cold weather with grounds inclined to be heavy. Although their captain was injured Leicester displayed sufficient dash and! skill to defeat Bristol 13 8 away.217 words
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Article77 1931-04-06 11 South American Zone Finalists [Reuter's Service] Buenos Aires, Apr. 5. Argentine to-day eliminated Uruguay m the Davis Cup by 3 matches to nil and now meet Chile at Santiago m the final of the South American zone. The winner of that match will meet the champions of the77 words
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Article47 1931-04-06 11 The wedding took place on Thursday morning, at St. Mary's Church, Kuala Lumpur, of Mr. C. H. Paramor, of Chempadak Estate Kedah, and Mrs. Hort, Lady Superintendent of Bungalows. Fraser's Hill. A reception was afterwards held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Swettenham— MM47 words
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Advertisement181 1931-04-06 11 t f X WE ARE ABLE TO ANNOUNCE SUBSTANTIAL X <§♦ REDUCTIONS IN PRICES OF X CARRON PREMIER fDOVER RANGESI X, "CARRON" Ranges hold a world-wide reputation 3£ X V construction, durability, maintenance and efficiency. V f «f JL y 4r t r Eli' !'^c!li""'l f Tr R. I '!|'i"ii'|!''181 words
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Article499 1931-04-06 12 Narrow Victories m New Match Thr BMedOf has been the most successful that has been staged at Bukit Timah. both from the point of view of ♦he excell?nt <ntry for the championship and the quality of the uoll Visitors weft greatly impressed with the new bunkering499 words
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Article201 1931-04-06 12 Qualifying Round Scores Upton led the field at the end of the first 18 holes m the championship qualifying competition on Saturday morning, his 72 being followed by Elkini," 73 and Hardies and Paterson's 74. IL was m the afternoon that Elkins beat the few hour.s" old record201 words
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Article937 1931-04-06 12 Hardie and Upton Go Out Elkins followed up his brilliant golf on Saturday afternoon with an almost taultless display y- sterday morning, against which Upton, after the first three holes had been played. new looked like emerging successfully. After losing four of the first five holes, however, he937 words
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Article158 1931-04-06 12 The Open Bogey competition was played yesterday, and resulted m a tie between Messrs W. J. Gibb and W. P. Webb. One hundred and fourteen cards were taken out, and th? following were returned: W. J. Gibb 2 2 n W. P. Webb 6 2 M. M.158 words
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Article150 1931-04-06 12 Selanffor G.C. Win The inter-team trophy was played for on Saturday morning and resulted m a win for I the Selangor Golf Club CM team) representedl by Messrs. W. H. Elkins, E. R. B. Upton and W. J. Gibb. The following were the results. Selangor GC- (Ist) Elkins150 words
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Article462 1931-04-06 12 PERAK RACES First Day of Amateur Meeting I From Our Own Correspondent I Ipch, April 4. Fine weather favoured the opening of the two day amateur meeting here and interesting racing resulted. Pclo Pony Race (About 2 Furs.). SEA TROUT (Mr. Meor) 8.12 l SUNCHOKE (Mr. Strode)462 words
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Article241 1931-04-06 12 NEW PAGAR OPENED Singapore Successes Against Penang Before a very large crcwd at the Singapore Chinese Swimming Club the Honourable Mr. Wee Swee Teow officially opened the New Swimming Pagar. The President, Mr. Cheong Koon Seng, recalled that the Club wac now 25 years old and had241 words
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Article796 1931-04-06 12 The Present League Positions Positions m the English Football Leagues to date arp ns foilnw DIVISION I Goals. P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Arsenal 37 24 4 9 114 56 57 Astcn Villa 37 21 7 9 114 70 51 Sheffield Wed. 36 20 10 6796 words
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Article1232 1931-04-06 12 EVERTON BACK TO FIRST DIVISION Manchester United Go Down PROMOTION AND RELEGATION ISSUES DEFINITELY SETTLED Some of the promotion and relegation issues of the English League season writsettled as a result of the matches played on Friday and Saturday. Manchester United, for example, although they beat Sunderland and drew at1,232 words
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Article135 1931-04-06 12 Racecourse Work Begins A small gfttlMftaf Of BOtlltttftMli v.i at the Raeeoount OB Saturday nwrnh the i.fricinl opening of the training fi»i Spring meeting which will be held on M 6. 9, 13. 16 U) be followed by an MMtfem ing on May 23 and 25. Three135 words
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Article906 1931-04-06 13 Importance of Flexible Wrists. The average golfer may know that wrist action is important that it is almost impossibly to swing without some give or bend or breaking of the wrists at the tcp of the swing. He may know this and believe it is true, and906 words
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Article127 1931-04-06 13 INTER- VARSITY GOLF. Details of Foursomes Matches. London, Mar. 24. Several potential amateur champions figure m the forty-eighth Oxford-Cambridge golf contest at St. George's golf course, m which Oxford confounded their critics by winning three out of the five foursomes played, one match being won by Cambridge and the other127 words
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Article76 1931-04-06 13 Cambridge beat Oxford m the annual University Billiards match which was played at Thurston's Hall m Leicester Square by three games to none. The form all through was moderate, but this must be expected with players who have so little opportunity of obtaining the necessary practice. It is suggested that76 words
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Article129 1931-04-06 13 England's Wooden Spoon Match To-day The "wooden spoon" match cf the international Rugby tournament, between England and France is being played m Paris to-day Should England lose they will finish at the bottom of the table, a sad decline after winning the championship last year. England drew with129 words
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Article103 1931-04-06 13 "Rebels" to be m the Side to Meet England France has decided to act on the International Rugby Board's suggestion of reconciliation between the French Federation and the "rebels." who have been brought back into the fold. The French team to oppose England m Paris on Easter103 words
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Article605 1931-04-06 13 F. J. Perry's Scandinavian Tour. An interesting note has reached me from F. J. Perry, the new-comer to big tennis, who is thought by many to have the brighest chance cf developing into the best player this country has possessed fcr years, writes Trevor Wignal! of the605 words
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Article91 1931-04-06 13 Crash into Goalposts Causes 15 Minutes Delay. TBy Air Mail.] (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) London, Mar. 17. In the Second Division of the Football League an extraordinary incident occurred m the Barnsley-Burnley match on Saturday. Barnsley's goal m the first half at Burnley was about the most91 words
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Article17 1931-04-06 13 I Northamptonshire County Cricket Club Committee have re-elected V. W. C. Jupp captain for ttie ensuing season.17 words
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Advertisement288 1931-04-06 13 l^ m V |bA 111 00 e D IM %conJjm A "3L I m ii. I| riiii!iii i i'iii/ r^s^ OLD SCOTCH (S^\ ■UUlk^WHJ^rjHi I A Famous Product of France I A I SLOX I ife^ DD 4 T^ r\"V Jk Mild and Mellow and guar- ie anteed from purest288 words
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Advertisement487 1931-04-06 13 flere'd 130 pouod* of live wriuhi\ JBP j^ swinging on a loop oft Ariuoui *Jo^^W ©•vis Cup Spiral tennis Mrm- FwM^WM^IKK In the modern tennis game, racquets R ■>:•>:: !"^4 and strings must maintain their resiliency »'«'«t^"*s"S*i*i^iii i ''v\ m and driving power through many matches 1 Ik i* V"-^"487 words
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Advertisement820 1931-04-06 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. BXTMBS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twit* Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. i WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Dm BaAa, AUTOLYCUB For Marseilles, Casablanca, London,820 words
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Advertisement477 1931-04-06 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In England) "ELLERMAN" UNE. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Due Singapore. CITY OP BATAVIA May 5^ CITY OP CORINTH June 9 HOMEWARDS. m. CITY OP KHIOS477 words
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Advertisement458 1931-04-06 14 P. O. British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated :n England).) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN. D Due Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnafe. Singapore 1931. RAJPUTANA 16,644 t MANTUA458 words
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Advertisement733 1931-04-06 15 O. S. K. Line. ids Angles and New York: (from H*kong> [Express Freight Service.] Kwanto Mflru Apr Victoria and Seattle- (from Kobe). Africa Ma u London, Rotterdam. Hamburg (Bremen) an lAntwcrp Alaska riaru Api 14 1G Durban. Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, Rio de JiiiHiro. Santos, Monteviaeo Buenos Aires IKound-the-uorld passage733 words
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Advertisement482 1931-04-06 15 7^^ OF FAMOUS f^l^ f#i PRESIDENT LINERS. ffl TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON, FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG vU COLOMBO, SUEZ PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES AND GENOA. Arrive Leave Leave Arrive Singapore. Singapore, Penan*. New Yerfc. Pres. Polk Apr. 13 Apr. 16 Apr. 18 May 24 Pres. Adams Apr. 27482 words
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Advertisement818 1931-04-06 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCBAPPIJ. [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA.] (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 5451. with sub-connections to: Passage, Freights, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Managers's desk. Representatives m the Straits Settlements (Singapore ar.d Penang). of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU.818 words
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Advertisement595 1931-04-06 16 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated In Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de595 words
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Advertisement508 1931-04-06 16 S* NORDDEUTSCHER |S§|fl LLOYD BltSkfllY Incorporated lv Germany > The undernoted are the Company s lntendct fixture*: OUTWARDS. S TRAVE For Hong Kong, Shanghai, Kobe, Taku, Dalny and Tsingtau Apr. 13 t REMSCHEID For Yokohama, Kobe, Osaka, Moji and Hankow Apr. 16 TRIER For Manila, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taku, Dalny508 words
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Advertisement564 1931-04-06 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. Inc. (Incorporated In UJSUL) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Doe Salts Dae New t*% M.S. SILVERPALM Apr. 7 Apr. 13 vlay 17 M.S. SILVERTEAK Apr. 28 May 4 Ju^ 7 For rates and other part564 words
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Miscellaneous741 1931-04-06 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BT TRAIN Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembing and Kuan tan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 ajn. Kota Tinggi. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 ajn Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday741 words
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Article138 1931-04-06 17 Pollision at 47 Knots an Hour IReuter's Service 1 London. Feb. 2. ti; v now st..te four aeroplanes OlariMM were lost at sea after the All the crews were rescued. Malaga, Apr. 3. I appears that H.M.s. Glorious was rushing I to the meua of a seaplan" which138 words
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Article32 1931-04-06 17 Luggers Lost Off Westralian Coast Router's Scrv»ce Perth. Westralia. Apr. 3. from Broome says three pearling luglink in a storm and the Asiatic Tuo ttlfBen were driven ashore. 1 I32 words
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Article31 1931-04-06 17 i Singapore Hound Steamer Sinks Sydney. Apr. 3. imer Malabar for Singapore, which I Kef in Long Bay. sank. Her twenty- pn Hence n and the crew were landed.31 words
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Article376 1931-04-06 17 P Hopes for Improvement Later lils presidential address before the Cardiff and Eristol Channel Shipowners' Association .Mr. J. E Emlyn expressed the view that "th" worst would be over before the end of this year ;vnd an upward movement would be begun." pplng, ho said, was the376 words
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Article204 1931-04-06 17 Successful Naval Raid m Bias Bay t the recent anti-piracy measures m Bias I Bays by the Canton Naval Depa/t--have been productive of good results conveyed m statements made to a repree of the S.C.M. Post by Captain Leung! commander of the Canton gunboat which has been204 words
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Article566 1931-04-06 17 Murderous Assault on the Masirah in^h/^.K a murderous as^ult resulting m the death of a serang on board the Masirah on the high seas m the early hours of this morning, when the vessel was about 50 miles off Galle. was related at the inquiry WdjT566 words
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Article327 1931-04-06 17 Derelict Found Where a Ship Vanished 2 Aberdeen. Mar. 8. A derelict ship, with seaweed thick on its decks and steel fittings corroded and decayed was sighted at dawn this morning lurching half-submerged m heavy seas at the exact spot off the Shetland Isles where a schooner327 words
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Article136 1931-04-06 17 One of the principal problems that has to be recognised and overcome m any scheme of sail training is shown by the decision of the Association Maritime Beige to sell tho famous L'Avenir and replace her by a much smaller ship, which shall be used for training purposes only and136 words
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Article973 1931-04-06 17 Definition Argued m Hong Kong Action The legal definition of depredation as applied to piracy was argued m the Hong Kong Supreme Court by Mr. Justice Wood and the Attc. »y General (Mr. C. G. Alabaster) last week i len legal points were considered as to wheth kj973 words
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Article60 1931-04-06 17 A telegram has been received by M. le Vicomte R. de Bondy of Raub announcing the death m the south of Prance of his mother, the Countess de Bondy Riario-Sforza. The late Countess was the widow of M. le Comte de Bondy, formerly of the French Diplomatic Service and for60 words
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Advertisement719 1931-04-06 17 Cuticnra lalcn m I Sold over All the I 1 World E Pure, fragrant and antiseptic, it absorbs excessive perspi- ration and cools and refreshes S E the skin. It imparts a pleas- ing fragrance and adds the finishing touch to your toilet. E E ,®*f 1 h >'")•. «",n1i..r,,l719 words
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359 1931-04-06 18 EVEN JEWELLERY A Judge Learns What Things It Supplies Modern Etonians have a new name for their famous Tuck Shop, so Mr. Justice Roche was told m the Kings Bench Division. They are calling it the "Sock Shop" now. Mr. Justice Roche was359 words
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Article495 1931-04-06 18 Tradition Belied m Ice Hockey Duel They certainly order this matter of Ice hockey for girls better m France than we do. if the victory of the French girls' team over the English by four goals to none at the Golders Green Rink is any criterion. One495 words
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Article111 1931-04-06 18 Undergraduates and Drink "This seems to me to increase, m a rather dangerous way. the facilities for drinking by undergraduates," said the Provost of Oriel at Oxford when opposing an application for a dunk licence for Oxford skating-rink. "It would also be particularly undesirable m circumstances under111 words
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Advertisement240 1931-04-06 18 I A Youthful Complexion I FOR TOUR CAR gj by usiiitf regularly ifi I KOLORTONE I I AUTOSHsNE POLISH A new and modern preparation, made m colours |jj S to match your automobile. ffi Has a wonderful uninjurious and lasting effect Sold jjj g in handy tins jjj at $1.10.240 words
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Advertisement541 1931-04-06 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 Iloilo Semarang541 words
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Advertisement322 1931-04-06 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 Re&t 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. LONDON BANKERS.322 words
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Advertisement602 1931-04-06 18 INSURANCE. THE /^^B^\ Gf\l TTU 4ft PrY r w SOUTH W" BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED FIRE, MARINE, TRANSIT AND xMOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES L. C. MARGOLIOUTH, Manager Office: 2, Flnlayson Green PERSONAL ACCII)EM\~ FATAL ACCIDENTS are everyday possibility HAVE you made provision for the pro'ectlc* of602 words
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Article379 1931-04-06 19 Singapore. Apr. 2. ;oted art- generally those current mo Market At the other market* !><■ small variations. MEAT ak around) Kati 50 v or CUny do 45 do 56 lean and fat (Ist quality do 46 button lb. 55 Australian do 55 Kati 55 .;y reared) do379 words
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Article168 1931-04-06 19 following to the directors' report to the olden oi Haytor Rubber Estates to be <i Xt th»- annual meeting on April 11th. at Evatt and Company's. mounts show a loss of $4,948.58 on •r's working After deducting the loss) 1 the credit balance of $13,638.30 brought irt from168 words
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Article1026 1931-04-06 19 Minor Industry of the Tin Provinces In the course «f a report on a visit paid by the BoUnfca] ■ectfton Of the Siamese Board of Commercial Development to the Provinces of Ranauno. Takuapa. Pang-nga and Puket it is stated: In the evening after dark, a small village. Panyi.1,026 words
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Article973 1931-04-06 19 Smelters and the Future of the Industry. All who are m any way concerned with Tin production will read with interest che article dealing with Tin and the Empire, which appears m the recent annual review number of the Metal Industry. This article goes further than973 words
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Article451 1931-04-06 19 Developments In Manufacturing Technique The Ministry of Transport order requiring that certain classes of vehicles shall be fitted with safety glass sets the seal of official approval on one of the outstanding inventions m connection with glass manufacture. The success cf non-spJinterable glass m sheet form has directed451 words
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Article139 1931-04-06 19 The net profit of Petaling Tin for the year ended October 31. after providing for depreciation and setting aside £2.489 (against £3.324) for property redemption, amounted to £76.963 (against £167.434 for 1928-29*. to which Ls added £19.776 brought forward. The dividend is reduced from 60 per cent, to139 words
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Article501 1931-04-06 19 Characteristics Which are Unique The silverwork of Great Britain is renown d all over the world for certain qualities which give it a character unique to this country, says the Overseas Trade bulletin. These characteristics are due partly to historical causes but mainly to the high standard which501 words
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Article255 1931-04-06 19 Success of R.G.A. Scheme. We understand that, contrary to the Mineral belief, the .scheme for allocating a burpje quantity of the surplus raw rubber that has been accumulating to road paving is shortly to mature. Over 2.000 tons have already been promised to help the project. There255 words
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Article131 1931-04-06 19 Mr. F. G. Harvey i E.scot Rubber Estate. Ltd.) says: It is now a generally accepted fact that the rubber tree falls off m its yielding power after a certain age and that the luw of latex is not of an everlasting nature. Yet practically all rubber growers are continuing131 words
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Article400 1931-04-06 19 A Run of Slump Losses I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT London, April 4. The following are amongst reports just issued' Klanang Produce: net profit CI.7M, HUT) forward £13.123. Cluny: Loss £1.614. credit forward £5.579. Golden Hope: net* loss 111,032, credit forward £7.588. Lanadron: Loss £7.782. forward credit £7.3(».v400 words
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Article368 1931-04-06 19 Net Loss of 5K, 100.000 During 1930. Following the regular quarterly mcptinu of the board of directors of the B. F QOOdrlctl Company on February 4. a prt'linunan Bnanctel statement was issued, showing a Del loss for the year ended December 3 1st.. 1930. of approximately368 words
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Article19 1931-04-06 19 Seed loans will solve the problem of .unn people who kxiow how to hibernate until warm weather Altoona Tribune.19 words
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Advertisement50 1931-04-06 19 Assets exceed $12,000,000. Assurance m force over $38,000,000 The Great Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Stralte Settlements) HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House. Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27, Old Jewry EC "rrsrr: r irr-* AGENTS WANTED Secretary: G. C. KNOX MaM lnB DllWtoC: A**^: H W RAPER. A# ROBINSON. FLA.50 words
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Advertisement87 1931-04-06 19 j IN A.D. 1720. I I [two hundred and ten yearn ago.) J? j I There were no Telegraphs jjj N Cables I N Telephones t£ i j and the General Post Office had rf3 j only just been opened with a very jD j J elementary service. uj j87 words
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Article3676 1931-04-06 20 S.C.CVs GOOD SCORE Big Partnership Against Selangor Malayan cricketers were active up and down the countrj during the holiday week-end. In addition to the inter-State games beween the B.C.C. and Selangor (m which the S.C.C. thanks to a splendid partnership between Hopkins and Hamilton, scored 3f>s), Perak3,676 words
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Article311 1931-04-06 20 Proposal for 36 Holes Final lt was decided at the annual meeting of the Malayan Golf Association held at the Singapore Golf Club on Friday evening (Fr. F. E. de Paula m the chair) that the Association should purchase a trophy for presentation to the championship winner,311 words
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Article18 1931-04-06 20 The Honble Mr. Justice Prichard has been elected President of the Ipoh Golf Club for the ensuing year.18 words
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Advertisement154 1931-04-06 20 I "MOUTRIE" PIANOS The instrument of established reputation throughout the Far East. 1 HIGH IN QUALITY:: LOW IN PRICE I i I Style U $485.00 Style 111 $548.00 I ifi Baby Grand and Player $1,258.00 S. MOUTRIE Co., Ltd. l (Incorporated m Hong Kong> •Jj RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. I Xhe154 words
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