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Title Section19 1931-04-07 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,303. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, SA TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article320 1931-04-07 1 Lt.-Comdr. Glen Kidston reached Cape Town yesterday 6»£ days after leaving England, beating the previous record by three days— Page 11. Thanks to a fine century by C. K. Foster Seiangor defeated the SijC.C. by two wickets yesterday Page 20. Effective bowling by Janis. who took eight320 words
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Article1610 1931-04-07 1 I have always 'wondered how a writer of books really begins a new novel. Does he sit staring at his paper, unable to think of a snappy start? Does he go for a long tramp and thrash the matter out there? Or does he and1,610 words
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Advertisement195 1931-04-07 1 MALAYAN TEA "CROSSED KRIS" BRAND PRODUCE OF BIGIA ESTATE RAFFLES HOTEL I EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE WITH I MODERN SANITARY ARRANGEMENTS I TO-NIGHT I DINNER AND DANCE MONIA LITTER'S CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA I I i i COMMENCING MONDAY, APRIL 13th. MADAME KELVEY'S TALENTED PUPILS AND ZLATA 1 ART FURNITURE DEPOT FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS.195 words
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Advertisement269 1931-04-07 1 EIROPFCpHOTEL "Renowned by Recommendation" I TO-NIGHT DINNER and DANCE TO-NIGHT I MENU. (5) Hors d'Oeuvre Varies ij Consomme Henri IV. Creme Carmen j| Rouget Cornelain <| > Langue de Boeuf a la Russe X Cotelette d'Agneau Soubise g Grouse Roil au Cresson jg Epinaxds en Branches Pommes Dauphines <•> Bavarois269 words
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Advertisement183 1931-04-07 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Cinema attractions Psge 2. Notice by Improvement Trust Page 9. Lifebuoy, the healthy, eler.n-smelling soap Page 6. Parker Duofold pens are unconditionally guaranteed Page 7. All sale prices are reduced 20 per cent at Little's from to-day Page 10. Meccano sets and Hornby trains for the youngsters from183 words
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Advertisement13 1931-04-07 1 BIGIA TEA PRODUCE OF MALAYA FRESHEST AND BEST ASK FOE "CROSSED KRIS" Brand.13 words
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Article202 1931-04-07 2 Programme of Drills up to and for week ending April 12th. Tuesday. 5 p.m Malay Drill Hall. T Coy.. Drill and Weapon Training. 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall. "C" Coy. 11 and 12th Pins.. Platoon Training 2nd Bn. S.S.V.F. (Recruits). Weapon Training. M.G. Platoon (Eurasian) M.G. Training. Fortress202 words
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Advertisement362 1931-04-07 2 i i S Rapid Service Excellent Cuisine j and Charming Surroundings i J These three features ensure i dining in town at its very i best that is why we insist that your choice should 1 be the i I CAPITOL RESTAURANT I i i Phone 4906 for year table362 words
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Advertisement149 1931-04-07 2 CELEBRITY TOURS COMING jj THE WORLD FAMOUS SAKHAROFF II DANCERS 1 VICTORIA THEATRE jj k April 14 th and 16th §j if; I THURSDAY, APRIL 23rd. ij THE SENSATION OF PARIS, LONDON jjj AND NEW YORK. I MAURICE i MARTENOT I ji "MUSIC FROM THE SPHERES." jj I VICTORIA MEMORIAL149 words
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Advertisement266 1931-04-07 2 j u **cfl I 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 |l THRILIS! EXCITEMENT! COMEDY! ROMAN! K! |j in an absorbing dramatic I story of the men who save ships i and humpns j EDMUND LOWE j MAE CLARK I I MEN ON CALL I i FOX PICTURE I I NEXT PROGRAMME fl Metro266 words
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Miscellaneous293 1931-04-07 2 THE WEEK Tuesday, 7th. High Water, 00.30. 8.9 ft 13.40. 8.1 ft Malayan Chinese Sports Meet. Jalan Bt>ar Football: Div I. S.C.C vs I.C.F.A. at S.C.C; rDiv. II S.H.B \s Post Office, at S.H B. Wednesday. Bth. High Water. 01.02. 86 ft 1430. 72 ft Football: Res. Div RA. vs293 words
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Article1638 1931-04-07 3 DR. N. K. MENON'S ADDRESS Immigration and Colonisation Dr. N. K. Menon. of Penang delivered the ypresidential address at the fourth Malayan Jlndian Conference held at Teluk An&on. Dr. Menon said: Since this Conference met last, conditions not only in this country but all the world1,638 words
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Advertisement183 1931-04-07 3 ■if^^T^ that '^^m[ 9 J HROAT x rS^lFvjY PEPS Stop Dangerous I '^3T t/V Germ Infection and j 1 v Remov c All Pain and Discomfort N l neglect the least soreness or inflamma- <«<>" in your throat Slip a handy Peps tablet into the mouth. J he pleasant antiseptic183 words
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Advertisement309 1931-04-07 3 |p^ We aro Sole Agonts I f^ -<& S roR I I 0 V STEWARTS LLOYDS Ltd. f And We Carry the Largest Stocks of f 1 Tubes and Tube Fittings in Malaya, t v V United Engineers Limited. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements). SINGAPORE BRANCHES. V I 1 lIV309 words
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2486 1931-04-07 4 GENERAL JOHN J. PERSHING - British— U.S. Attack That Sent Enemy Back Seven Miles. GENERAL JOHN J. PERSHING PERSHING TELLS OF— When The "Doughboys Crossed The Meuse: The Lost Battalion Found. By [Commander-in-chief American Expeditionary Forces in the War.] The Meuse-Argor.no operations carried out between October 7 and 11 consisted of four specific attacks, as2,486 words
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Article219 1931-04-07 4 56 Years as Lord Mayor's Secretary After 56 years as secretary to the Lord Mayors of London "Old Masters" as he calls them Sir William Soulsby is going to retire. He is 80 years old. "I am retiring." he said, "but I am feeling quite well.219 words
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Article1065 1931-04-07 4 TOO SLOW AND TOO COSTLY London Chamber's Criticism [Prom Our Own Correspondent] 1 London, March 10. The Air Mail to India was dealt with by a deputation from the London Chamber of Commerce to the Secretary of State for Air last Friday. (March 6th). Lord, Amulree,1,065 words
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Article317 1931-04-07 4 Lure of the Airway Time-tables Among the most fascinating Jocum can study nowadays, suggesting as thry do •> veritable "magic carpet" of super-speed hoMdai travel, are the new summer time-tables of t airway lines of Europe. At an international conference Which htt just completed its labours,317 words
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Article1792 1931-04-07 4 T. STANHOPE SPRIGG - Flying Day by Day. T. STANHOPE SPRIGG. By London, Mar. 10. NOW that the days are lengthening out the prospects of the coming flying season are being generally discussed, and fixtures decided upon by light aeroplane clubs and allied organisations. From Easter onwards it appears that every week-end up to1,792 words
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Article768 1931-04-07 5 ELEVATORS DE LUXE Storey Shooting at 700 Feet per Minute New kinds of buildings made possible by modern elevators are simplifying our everyday life, says Westinghouse International and adds: In Cincinnati a business man may park his car. reach his office, lunch in768 words
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Article242 1931-04-07 5 Judge Plays Cards with Counsel and Accused Berlin, Mar. 2. The unusual spectacle was seen to-day in the Moabit Central Criminal Court of a learned Judge with h's colleagues on the Bench and the Assessors playing cards with the accused and their counsel. The accused, the proprietors242 words
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Advertisement302 1931-04-07 5 They Do Not Fear This Trying Climate. This wise couple appreciate the necessity of having reserves of energy and power in this exacting j climate, and like thousands of others they have found that Hall's Wine supplies these reserve*. j If you suffer from depression, nerrtt, lots of 1 1302 words
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Advertisement227 1931-04-07 5 ■MILK What KindPim f MftW OES their milk supply come from ___Jk^^Hß A PHI dairy stock that is rigidly inspect- H <^H c <* Is it produced under sale and 09 V -<M hygienic conditions .KW^ E h4I This is the milk your children need fiw%l S ,™^< r V*227 words
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Article258 1931-04-07 6 The Lord Chancellor's Robes A Treasury White Paper gives some particulars of the accounts of the Civil Contingencies Fund for the year ended March 31. 1930 Stamp duties remitted amounted to £5.216. including £200 12s. on the Royal warrant, letters patent, and docket conferring a viscounty258 words
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Article104 1931-04-07 6 To go to Church Every Sunday for 5 Years Indianapolis. Two young men were found guilty before the Mayor of Indianapolis of stealing petrol from a car while the owner was attending service at church and had parked his car outside The Mayor sentenced each one to a term104 words
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Article30 1931-04-07 6 At Northamptonshire County Council Sir Arthur de Capell-Brooke (chairman) said the Rouse case would probably cost the Standing Joint Committee £2,000. or a halfpenny rate30 words
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Article207 1931-04-07 6 Haileybury v. Uppingham at Cricket As Usual Haileybury and Uppingham have decided to try to forget the dispute over a Rugby match incident which led to all sporting fixtures between the two schools being cancelled. The first move towards complete restoration of friendship is an agreement to play207 words
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Article83 1931-04-07 6 Paris to Constantinople and Back by Canoe Paris. A young Parisian. M. Marcel Bardiaux, lias just returned to Paris after completing a return journey to Constantinople by canoe. The distance paddled was 5.650 miles. The trip took ten months. M. Bardiaux lived most of the time on83 words
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Article84 1931-04-07 6 The iron bell which for long years tolled the dismal tidings of a hanging at old Newgate Prison, has come back to England from America. It was bought some time ago by Mr. G W Ritchie, of Providence, who recently died It is his widow84 words
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Article1001 1931-04-07 6 IVAN SHARPE - THE ROMANCE OF LITTLE SOUTHPORT. IVAN SHARPE THEIR DRAMATIC RISE TO RA. CUP FAME FOOTBALLER WHO ADVERTISED (By IIERES a strange story and every word true: "Before the commencement of the season the .:ti!c Bouthport club, on the Lancashire coast, hv»d as usual no funds with which to pay transfer1,001 words
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Advertisement176 1931-04-07 6 He'd never dream of P^ I missing *^v^s^vS^P Once a boy learns IjE^-' >^\\\^W the Lif ebuoy habit 3T *v^^\ -si- he'd never dream of "~3 y^ J^^^Cx y y V missing his wash in M^T' t^ lis healthy, clean* vT-yZr^'x^ smelling soap. It '^4B H ,^^^l *^r (j d176 words
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Advertisement504 1931-04-07 6 A YG/mJwr IN THOUSANDS Or WOME* W^r ALL parts or the worl' •OLD A RECOMMENDED A%• X V A NJ jl Oldetndlish V. R. VICK CO, m> *< ■ONGKONG BANKCHAMBIML J\i| QM|^ #"V pKKANa it acclaimed "The Aristocrat of the Breakfast Table." Jaded appetites gladly respond to its delightful touch504 words
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Article1243 1931-04-07 7 Examination Results The following :iudents have passed in the subjects set forth belou ENGLISH First Year (Principal Subject) Singapore:— Misses M. da Silva. Tan Kok Eng. Jenny Lim; Messrs Boey Chen Kee, Seow Cheng Joon, Tan Peng Choo. Per?ang:— S. T. Stewart. Miss Lim Gee Teen. Malacca: C.1,243 words
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Article385 1931-04-07 7 Mr. Churchill's New Marne Version. •It was less like a battle thrji any other ever fcught Comparatively few were killed or ucunded. No great recccnisabl? feat of arms, no sheck proportionate to the event can be discerned. •Along a front of more than 200 miles weary,385 words
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Advertisement377 1931-04-07 7 gji 1 Just i and your Parker Duo fold drinks in 17.1'/o more ink than the average pen •v rew on the cap again, L ""d this pal.nted buttonI filling d«vi<« i M-aledher-p iru-tir.illy. it cannot disi charge ink a(-ci<lcntally Tl»<T«*areno|«-vcrsioeateh on yourclothing. Ask your dr.ilrral>otit the many other I377 words
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Advertisement162 1931-04-07 7 LONDON j^^K^^^l^^^^^^^l^ f&Sw, By :<« H^K^ don^t forget my Craven A/* the only cigarettes that do not affect my throat CORK-TIPPED VIRGINIA CIGARETTES Made Specially to Prevent Sore Throats MADE IN LONDON BY CARRERAS LTD. 142 YEARS' REPUTATION for QUALITY Sole Agents HI TTENBAi u SONS. LTD., Singapore, Penang, Ipoh162 words
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Article946 1931-04-07 8 HOW PLAYS ARE MADE Fallacy of "Natural" Dialogue If this interview is disjointed it is because my talk with Mr. Somerset Maugham took place in the Vaudeville Theatre during what is techically known as a "photo-call." At every crucial point in the conversation a flash946 words
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Article179 1931-04-07 8 Arrangements of the Vienna "Stadion Vienna, Feb. 25. The gigantic "Stadion," built by the municipality in the Prater for the purposes of sport, is nearing its completion. The construction of its second part, a huge place for family bathing, is to be started in the middle of179 words
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Advertisement183 1931-04-07 8 ■'iBL/^li i^sl^^^^^ I^. (Incorporated in S.S.) Vf'^JfiHv SSf" isT^ V|^^^^^^^^^^^l H^^ Singapore, Ponci^ic X^^^flg^^^^ M/<Dt IN r-^WvP^.!©^ E-NGLA.ND. WILLS'^ GOLD FLAKE feg^ CIGARETTES e o© ARETT E* |i 55 CF*NTS FOR 50>h r^^tfpfe^' j W.D. 4HO WILLS HRISTOL LONDOTST W Sfi 7V|j Kflif* t (g^J^ —-^T*"^ By its freedom from183 words
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Advertisement466 1931-04-07 8 FOR 6 WRAPPERSCLARGE SIZE) 12 WRAPPERS (SMALL SIZS) if WWi wW< ii II II BSsWkwivßH H iV. MML Mjs 1 1 i^b i^V i^v j^l ill Mr^iif i^w iir r S FOR THE HEALTHY— j FREE GIFTS! DO you want to be healthy, vigorous," full of vitality? I Would you466 words
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Advertisement488 1931-04-07 9 BUSINESS CARDS. FUNERALS. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. N«a. 1 S, Penhas Roe*. •C Lavender Street Phone ft?!. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY If. NUGENT BUCKERIDGE MghSSfl CSJM Work Lowest Ratei UDLAW BUILDING— Phon^ trhr. DOVT WEAR A TRUSS Rupture Ap- ::i Bind 1 ;U1(1 \J together Efc~ I K OR CAI I EI^^TSBMT488 words
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Advertisement659 1931-04-07 9 TENDERS, SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE Is hereby given that tenders are no* invited for the following materials or ervices, and that particulars of such tenders nay be obtained in the Tender Room, Municipal Offices Installation of Sanitary fittings at the follow ■H premises: North Bridge Road Nos. 330, 332,659 words
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Advertisement549 1931-04-07 9 NOTICE. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL 5% DEBENTURE STOCK 192(5. Interest Due May Ist, 1981. Notice is hereby given that the Transfer Register ol the above Stock will be closed from April 17th to April 30th. 1931, both days inclusive. W. MARSH, Municipal Secretary. SINGAPORE IMPROVEMENT TRUST. Singapore Improvement Ordinance No. 10 of549 words
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Advertisement468 1931-04-07 9 Ask Your Chemist PRODUCTS PACKED SPECIALITIES "I ASPIRIN, CASCARA SAGRADA, SACCHARIN, QUININE, VEGETABLE LAXATIVE, ETC. TABLETS, AMPOULE PRODUCTS, "REGAID" SURGICAL DRESSINGS, ETC. AGENTS: THE ANGLO-SIAM CORPORATION LTD., j lINGAPORE IPOH— PENANG. THK SINGAPORE FREE PRESS The Premier learning Daily In Ifalaja. a live "news' paper 30-40 columns of n >\vs468 words
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Advertisement124 1931-04-07 9 &£®®®®@®®®<^ #<# MADE AT THE 1 I ROYAL BAKERY j mi ii V I 3 I 1 1 Swiss Ko/is, j I C/ierry Cafces, Madeira Cakes, I Sponge Sandwiclies, Pastries etc. 1 I Available daily at the 1 j Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd j /^\N hot sultry days "ujKS124 words
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938 1931-04-07 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 1931. BUY YOUR OWN TIN? A very curious development of financial attitude towards tin is referred to in the last mail from London. The details are not available but apparently the idea is that the possibility of speculation in tin shall be put within938 words
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Article405 1931-04-07 10 A meeting of the Johore Council of State will be held on April 14th. Dato Toh Ah Boon has been appointed a member of the Johore Council of State for a further term of two years. Mr. J. B. Weiss is now Official Assignee, Johore and Inche Nassir bin Haji405 words
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Article444 1931-04-07 10 IPOH RACES Second Day of Amateur Meeting i [From Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh, April 6. The weather was fire for the races to-day and there was a gccd attendance. H.H. the Sultan being present. The going was good. Mr. Yeun had three wins. The Sultan finished up444 words
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Article60 1931-04-07 10 Five Days Saved by Plane [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok. April 6. The Dutch air-mail left for Europe this morning with two passengers for Amsterdam and one commercial traveller for Rangoon. The fare from Bangkok to Rangoon is 180 ticals and the journey is accomplished in five hours compared60 words
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Article85 1931-04-07 10 Four Machines Standing by in Burma The two Royal Air Force aeroplanes which arrived at the Mingaladon aerodrome on Saturday from Tharrawaddy returned to that district yesterday morning, says the Rangoon Gazette of March 30. One returned to Rangoon last evening, while the other remained behind85 words
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Article1147 1931-04-07 10 ELKINS BEATS PATERSON End of an Interesting: Meeting I W.'H. Elklns of Selangor achieved a popular victory when he wen the Malayan golf t itl,> at the Bukit Timah links of the Singapore Golf Club yesterday morning, defeating M M Paterson. the Singapore G. C. player,1,147 words
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Article25 1931-04-07 10 The prizes were presented by Iffl lirl at an At Home in the evening vhtn tbt O lOontinued in iprevious tolunu25 words
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Advertisement145 1931-04-07 10 i JH DRINK LUXE liTOSfl FRAGRANT REAL EmUoiful COCX, pick-me-up SOLE AGENTS. CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., ilnc*rpw*ted under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong). i Incorporated in Shanghai) 9» ROBINSON ROAD. TELEPHONE «228. BY SPECIAL -'JL *$Ja H.M. THE KING ATPOINTMENT TO OF SIAM ESTD. gfi^^^C* 1872 roPU AK STYLES145 words
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Advertisement69 1931-04-07 10 €7% tlm i ii*i 4n A«fc»u I L* EA gJ "BURGLARS BREAK THROUGH ROOF" roads a news item. Financiers, on the other hand, prefer to get in on the ground floor. Still more need for a "GAFLAC" Policy. I GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone69 words
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Article, Illustration237 1931-04-07 11 II A NEW RECORD }/..< omdr. Glen KiristonV Fast Flight I Reuters Service] (ape Tc\rn. April 6. Oomdi Olen Kidston arrived at 5.06 thi^ ad mechanical difficulties on the id Fron England was 9'.j lander Glen Kidston. with Lieutenant net as assistant pilot, and237 words
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Article94 1931-04-07 11 Hitch in Franco-Italian Agreement [Reuters Service] London. April 6. Paris telegrams indicate that differences of ipinion have arisen between the French and Italian Governments over the drawing up of proposed Naval Agreement. The French are id to desire to continue to replace iheir mlete vessels, particularly cruisers and94 words
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Article55 1931-04-07 11 [Reuttr's Service] Washington, April 6. Admiral Pratt, chief of naval operations, inned to-day that the Navy Department was illy considering the question of tonnages I pin calibres. Reuter gathers unofficially be Navy Department still considers battle--4 35.000 tons essential for American OWtaf to the combination of55 words
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Article59 1931-04-07 11 Leave London after Year's Stay I British Radio Official Servicel Ruffby. Apr. 5. ince and Princess Takamatsu left London ni> en route for America, and are ed to reach Tokio in June. Colt brcoke. Lord-in-Waiting to the M Waterloo Station to takt leave Lghneaws, who came to London59 words
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Article46 1931-04-07 11 Princes Return to Rio de Janeiro I Reuter's Service Rio de Janeiro, April 6. ■mice of Wales and Prince George here on their return from a trip to the Sao Paulo and Minas Geraes. They oefved by the representative of President and ministers.46 words
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Article46 1931-04-07 11 Royal Golfer's Feat in Brazil Rio de Janeiro, Mar. 25. Prince of Wales to-day achieved the tion of being the first royal golfer to out in ono. at Santas he holed out with his at a 120 yards hole with his mashie46 words
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Article197 1931-04-07 11 HINDU AGGRESSION Charge Against Indian States I Renter's Service The All-India Mos:?m Conference passed a jes lution with regard u> the recent communal rots deploring the -wanton aggressiveness" of he Hindus and declaring a continuance thereof will l?ad to civil war and varning thGovernments of England197 words
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Article118 1931-04-07 11 i Viceroy Meets Moslem Leaders New Delhi. April 5. Th i British are willing to accept 80 per cent Of India"? demand-, forthwith" d-eiared Maulana Snauk.u AH presiding over the All-India Mos- ten Conference. He said he hcpi-d the Hindus would new accept the Moslems' demands. "Let118 words
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Article48 1931-04-07 11 2 Years Penalty Under New Ordinance New Delhi. Apr. 6. Publication of statements likely to promote unfriendly relations between the Indian Government and foreign states will henceforth be i punished by up to 2 years imprisonment or a 1 fine or both under the new ordinance.48 words
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Article65 1931-04-07 11 Official Reception at Kobe I Reuter's Far Eastern Servicel Tokyo, Apr. 6. A salute cf twenty-cne guns and rockets greeted the arrival of the King and Queen of Siam at Kobe at 7.50 this meaning. All ships in harbour were gaily dressed. An official reception65 words
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Article41 1931-04-07 11 Eight Thousand Japanese Workers Discharged [Reuter's Far Eastern Service 1 Tokyo, Apr. 6. 8.200 workers in naval dockyards and arsenals were discharged this morning as a result of the London Naval Treaty. Generous discharge allowances were granted.41 words
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Article190 1931-04-07 11 22 Executed at Tsinan I Router's Far Eastern Service Shanghai, Apr. 6. Tsinan messages state that 22 Communists, inc lulling a woman, were executed yesterday. Hankow, March 29. Although officially martial law is not in force in Hankow the increasing vigilance of the mili- tary in190 words
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Article62 1931-04-07 11 Why He Res;?ned Mayoralty of Lyons Paris. March 31. The ex-premier. M. Herriot, has resigned the Mayoralty of Lyons which he has held for so I many years with the help of the Socialist vote, as a protest against the action of the Socialist Party in breaking the62 words
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Article125 1931-04-07 11 9 SEAPLANE SPEEDS British Schneider Cup Hopes [Re uter's Service] London, April 6. A speed of over 400 miles an hour Is expected to be achieved, according to the Morning Post, by the two new Supermarine seaplanes fitted with Rolls-Royce engines which will be used125 words
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Article108 1931-04-07 11 Ten Years Agreement Signed [Reuters Far Eastern Service] Tokyo, Apr. 6. A ten years agreement bet-een the N.Y.K. and O.S.K. was signed to-c'ay. In:?.- alia, the agreement provides for spheres of influence on certain routes, the N.Y.K. operating the Puget Sound run. and the O.S.K. monopolising the108 words
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Article117 1931-04-07 11 Monument on Grecian Isle IReuter's Service] Island of Skyros. April 6. The entile population, picturesquely dressed, turned cut at dawn to meet the st?amer bringing M. Venizelos. the Foreign Minister of Greece, the British Minister at Athens and a number of writers of international distinction who117 words
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Article73 1931-04-07 11 New South Wales' Decision Reversed t Reuter 's Sen- ice Sydney. Apr. 6. The Easter Conference in New South Wales, after yesterday adopting a -three year planon the drastic lines of the Soviet five 3'ear plan by 57 votes to 44. to-day reversed the decision by 6573 words
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Article216 1931-04-07 11 Chapman's Tribute to South Africa Southampton, Mar. 30. The M.C.C. team which visited South Africa arrived on board the Balmoral Castle early this morning. In a special message to South Africa which Chapman gave in the course of an interview with Reuter he said that their advance216 words
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Article58 1931-04-07 11 Home and Colonial Offer Accepted London, Mar. 21. The Home and Colonial Stores shareholders have approved of an increase of capital to enable the acquisition of the share capital of Lipton Limited by an exchange of shares. Later. A meeting of the shareholders of Lipton Limited have resolved58 words
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Article41 1931-04-07 11 After addresses by counsel on both sides, the hearing of the Jelai Concession suit was concluded on Thursday in the Supreme Court. Kuala Lumpur, before the Hon'ble the Chief Justice. Sir L. H. Elphinstone K. C. His Lordship reserved judgment.— MM.41 words
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Article370 1931-04-07 11 INTERESTING MEETING Americans, French and Pole Arrive There were seven aeroplanes, six inside the hangar and one outside, yesterday evening at the Mingaladon aerodrome (says the Rangoon Gazette of April 2>. Four were R.A.F. aeroplanes. The other three were American, Polish and French, the last370 words
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Article236 1931-04-07 11 "Bird's Eye View of World" Count Czarkowski. who landed at the Mingaladon aerodrome in his D. H. Gypsy Moth aeroplane, described his flight from Rome to the Far East to a Rangoon Gazette representative as "taking a bird"s eye view of the world." The Count, who owns236 words
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Article234 1931-04-07 11 Mr. S. M. Edwards Loses Suit Against Council Shanghai. Mar. 27. The Court of Consuls yesterday dismissed with costs the claim by Mr. S. M. Edwards, former Secretary of the Municipal Council, who claimed £5,000 as damages for alleged breach of agreement, plus pay to the end of234 words
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Article80 1931-04-07 11 Ashes Scattered Over Sussex Downs LonJon, Mar. 30. In the presence of Lord Snell. who delivered a brief address, the new Earl Russell and Countess Russell, and relatives and intimate friends, the ashes of the late Earl Russell were scatt€re<J over the Sussex Downs near the80 words
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Advertisement224 1931-04-07 11 MECCANO Meccano gives boys practical engineering experience, for the 7^ n [1 system is composed of real Zlfex f Ijll -«?^i^*^\ «U 9 L engineering parts in miniature *^£t^^'tljS^ that tit together and work <• *i if 'v^*^^*^^ '^R* Jr\ M\ d perfectly. There is no limit j^&^^M^fll II •»L|^*^'^Vt!|224 words
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Article1161 1931-04-07 12 HEAVY CARRY OVER A Melancholy Tale for Everyone I From Our Own Correspondent I Bangkok, April 1. What of the New Year which in Siam commences to-day? The Record says: 'The posi- tion created for Siam by bumpvr crops everywhere and by lew prices abroad is1,161 words
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422 1931-04-07 12 CENTENARIAN TRIBE Man and Woman to Explore Himalayas Two explorers. Dr. Irvin Baird and Miss Jill Cossley-Batt. who sailed from Tilbury in the Ranpura fcr Bombay are to try to discover how vp can all live to be centenarians. They are at422 words
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Article320 1931-04-07 12 Meeting of Malayan Branch The annual general meeting of the Malayan Branch. British Medical Association, opened on Friday at the Institute for Medical Research. Kuala Lumpur. Nearly 40 members were present at the opening session. Prior to the meet- ing. a meeting of the Branch Council was320 words
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Article93 1931-04-07 12 Returned by Bishop Who Must Not' Enter Italy Belgrade. Mar. 31. The Prince Bishop of Laibach-Jeglich, who was recently put over the Jugoslav frontier by the Italian authorities, has sent a letter to Signer Mussolini in which he returned the high Italian order which had been awarded to93 words
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Article632 1931-04-07 12 HIS OWN DENTIST Animals' Wounds Washed and "Dressed" Wao the first doctor a monkey? Animals doctor themselves when they are §ick., but there has been at least one monkey who tried to doctor ether animals. His name was Dick, and he came from Borneo. The632 words
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Article254 1931-04-07 12 Australian Tourist in Police Custody Madras. Mar. 27. A shocking tragedy occurred last night opposite Egmore railway station, when an Australian tourist. Captain Harry Darby, aged 31. now in Madras, is alleged to have shot dead a rickshaw puller named Poongavanam. Captain Darby is stated to254 words
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Article86 1931-04-07 12 Sequel to Kohat Accident t London, Mar. 28. t The Gazette states that the King has ap- c proved the award of the medal of the Miiitary I Division of the Order of the British Empire r to Leading Aircraftsman Robert Ewing Douglas I of the Royal Air86 words
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Article398 1931-04-07 12 SHOOLBRED'S Firm That Once Kept Its Own Troops It was officially announced in mail week that Messrs. Harrods had bought the stock and goodwill of Messrs. James Shoolbred and Co.. Ltd., of Tottenham Court-road. The business of Messrs. Shoolbred was to! be transferred from Tottenham398 words
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Article397 1931-04-07 12 Latest Callers at Agency I From Our Own Correspondent London, March 12. Among the callers at the Malayan Office have been this week Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Dawson. of Guthrie and Co.. Mr. C. F. Ford, retired, whose headquarters are the Colonial Club, Mr. W. J.397 words
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Article142 1931-04-07 12 Ceylon Girl Losing Natural Grace and Charm Some arresting comments regarding the youth of to-day and their habits and upbringing were made before a large audience at the Wesleyan Methodist Girls'. College, Colpetty, by the Acting Principal, Miss E. M. Shire, when presenting the annual report at142 words
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Article851 1931-04-07 12 BANISHING EVIL SPIRITS Christian Symbol Discovered Among: Mongolian Lamas Washington. The cross, generally associated throughout the world with Christian worship, was one of the magic talismans of ancient Buddhism, writes Thomas R. Henry. This is revealed in a collection of woodcut prints just received at851 words
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Article37 1931-04-07 12 Outra*e by Polish Students Warsaw. Mar. 31. An amazing outrage took place at Belchatow 1 schoolb °y s "earing masks assaulted and killed in their school a master cates n giV n them unfavourable certin-37 words
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Article44 1931-04-07 12 To be Held on April 17 T Cairo, Mar. 31. Anil °iT\ tO haSteU the rati fication of the Anslo-Egyptian Treaty, the Government has re! solved to order elections to take place on April > m that the Treaty may come up for44 words
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Article22 1931-04-07 12 rL tm f Messrs Caldbeck MacGregor, Ltd., and Mrs. Davidson *re leavin. for home early in May, says the Malay Mail i22 words
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Article704 1931-04-07 12 MELBOURNE WORLD LINK Can Speak With Atlanti* Lifters MHbotirrr. With the opening of the tnu telephone line, connecting Wet Austral the Eastern States. Australia now po longest land-line telephone circuit in the i writes David Clarke. It is now p speak from Ckmcurry. in Western704 words
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Article156 1931-04-07 12 "Superior Europeans" All Scots Na«rpur. Mai 1 1 A Census enumerators currms deli. caused a good deal of amusement ;iml I amount of plcorrr' thinking amoni; thi- English. It had been arranged that an I Indian was to enumerate the boUM the best wmwiilfal qaatlen, known |Ridfe; but156 words
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Article18 1931-04-07 12 Mr. E. P. Kyle, who was an inmate ol Penanß General Hospital, left for Port tenham on Wednesday.18 words
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Article768 1931-04-07 13 Jimmy Wilde's Lost Title May Come Back One bright spot there has always been in British boxing; we have never been at a loss for high-class flyweights, among whom the science of boxing counts for more than in any other class, writes H. G. Lewis in the768 words
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Article39 1931-04-07 13 In the course of a cricket match played at Sungei Siput on Sunday week, between the Butterflies C.C. and Sungei Slput Club. R. Whitaker, a slow bowler, achieved the exceptional feat of taking five wickets ki six balls. T.O.M.39 words
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Article301 1931-04-07 13 Dean Stakes His Claim with "Hat-Trick." Londoners in mail week had an opportunity in the international trial at Highbury, to compare the relative merits of Dean, of Everton. and Hampson. of Blackpool, as leader of England's Socc2r team. Dean scored three goals. Hampson none; so that on301 words
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Article284 1931-04-07 13 Not Available for Gloucestershire Next Season The future of Walter Hammond, the best allrounder in English cricket, has been a matter of speculation lev Hue tine. On many occasions last ■unmer it was rcmoui d that it was his intention to turn amateur, and now the statement has284 words
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Article185 1931-04-07 13 Birmingham, Frb. 2. A refreshing bout of real old-style English fighting was the feature of the boxing at the Palais de Danse here to-day. It was a "needle" contest of six rounds between two local boys. Ted Hinton (Dudley) and Bill Stimpson (Tipton). Feeling ran so185 words
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Advertisement158 1931-04-07 13 Minn Jfote jj And in nothing else is the quality of age more valuable than in Whisky. S ii i .TT*^l m »l ik*i I has bee n continuously t :^7 jfc\ distilled since 16 27. I^W.ciUll AfßwM No otber w >»isky distillers can Jf^f I claiin over 30 <>158 words
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Advertisement216 1931-04-07 13 m m \j^^^ THE ORIGIN AL GENUINE SIHHF^ WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE I- I B will be stopped by 1 Sal |r Diarrhoea is caused by inflam- II mation of the intestines, K generally due to irritated nerves. I IP 1 S| By taking Kalzana, the Calcium food, you fc will provide216 words
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Advertisement482 1931-04-07 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in gngiAijd) mERMAN" LINE. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Doe Singapore. CITY OP BATAVIA May 5 CITY OP CORINTH j^^ g HOMEWARDS. CTFY P Kmos Havre,482 words
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Advertisement458 1931-04-07 14 P. O. British India and Apcar Lines, (Incorporated In England).) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMFVr LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN. Due D Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage SinJJL 1931. RAJPUTANA 16,644 t MANTUA458 words
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Advertisement482 1931-04-07 15 OF FAMOUS f#i PRESIDENT LINERS. Jff| TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK ANC BOSTON, FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO. SUEZ PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES AND GENOA. Arrive Leave Leave Arrive Singapore. Singapore. Penang. New York. Pres. Polk Apr. 13 Apr. 16 Apr. 18 May 2t Pres. Adams Apr. 27 Apr. 30482 words
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Advertisement650 1931-04-07 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA] (Incorporated in Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 5451, with sub -connect ions to:— Passage, Freights. Transhipment, Marine Departments and Managers's desk. Representatives in the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penang) of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL650 words
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Article368 1931-04-07 16 Its Importance to Shipping Presiding at the annual meeting of the British Coi*poration Register of Shipping and Aircraft, at Glasgow, Mr. Gilbert J. Innes said that probably the most significant event for shipping during 1930 was the International Load Lin? Conference, which met in London in368 words
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Article46 1931-04-07 16 Mr. E. Miles of Memphis. Tennessee, who is going east round the world single-handsd in the one-man boat Sturdy n. writes thanking the very many friends here, especially Yacht Club members, who have dene so much for h;m during his stay in this port.46 words
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Advertisement507 1931-04-07 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 tens) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4.512 tons). Tbe s.&. MARELLA Ls one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de507 words
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Advertisement226 1931-04-07 16 fjj|j LLOYD. Oerma:iv The undernoted are the Company b m.cndd Qxtuies: 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, Hcng Kong, Shanghai, Taku, Dalny and Tsingtau Apr. 25 t MAIN226 words
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Advertisement570 1931-04-07 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. Inc. (Incorporated In U.B-A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York. Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Due Balls Doe New M.6. SILVERPALM In Port Apr. 13 M.S. SILVERTEAK Apr. 38 May 4 June 7 For rates and particulars please apply to: AGENTS.570 words
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Miscellaneous653 1931-04-07 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Xuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lemblng and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jeran- I tut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thura- I day and Friday. 6 mjn Bangkok every Thursday 6 ajn. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Talpirig. Penang and Kedah and Lower Slam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday,653 words
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Article106 1931-04-07 17 Sunday morning a boat laden with planks >d with another boat having rice as ite Klong Praves in the Phra Khanong states the Bangkok Times of March 31. boat sank and 330 bags of rice, UNI, were lost. Both boats were towed by sU-am launches at the time and in106 words
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Article259 1931-04-07 17 Work I'nder Way to Salvage Cargo work is under way to salvage the cargo take the ship off the rocks if possible newt given out by Messrs. Thoresen to the South China Morning Post the Norwegian vessel Roseville. which 1 Dew Turnabout Island. i learned that the Japanese259 words
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Article231 1931-04-07 17 Judges View of Proposed Change Atttn, Lord of Appeal, speaking in Li?rptx>l at the annual meeting cf the Imperial terchant Service Guild, dealt with the propos--1 change In helm orders. What in the world. Baked, had rhannt in English helm orders do with safety of life at sea?231 words
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Article191 1931-04-07 17 r Op Ton Noort: Mr. C. C. van Lelyveld. B We'.scn, Mr. F. Welson. Mrs. Wouters hild. Mr. J Bonga, Mr. Lam Hin Tie. Mr. Roo Mr. and Mrs. Tresfon. Mr. Kho Hwie, Mr. Ko Tjo Pin, Mr. and Mrs. Mr. L. F. Baduin. ICr. L. NuzzelMr Boffa.191 words
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Article88 1931-04-07 17 1 «!>unese Girls for a Life on the Ocean Wave barmaids are being trained in :;>!>< >n Yusen Kaisha (Japan Mail up Lines) has engaged 200 pretty JapaOf ages ranging from 25 to 35, to barmaids, stevardesses and waitresses iKusenger ships. •ill begin their lifo on the ocean88 words
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Article587 1931-04-07 17 Strange Bill Passed by Senate Washington. Feb. 27. The Senate last night passed a Bill which, if finally enacted, vill be a frank encouragement of the desertion of seamen from foreign merchant vessels. On February 20 the Senate had refused to reconsider another measure antecedently passed which. under587 words
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Article176 1931-04-07 17 An Industry Where Nothing is Wasted Sydney. Shark fishing is proving a profitable industry on the Australian coast, whe'.e these "tigers of the sea" abound. The company engaged in this new industry wastes very little of its catch. The fins of the sharks are cut off, dried and176 words
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Article154 1931-04-07 17 Affairs of the Byron Steamship Company, Ltd At the statutory meetings of creditors and shareholders in the compulsory liquidation of Byron Steamship Co., Ltd., of Baltic Exchangechambers, E.C.. at Bankruptcy-buildings, Careystreet. Mr. H. P. Naunton. Assistant Official Receiver, said the liabilities, including the claim of the bank as154 words
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Article21 1931-04-07 17 I never met a judge yet who did not. if he could, somewhat incline toward the poor man. Mr. Justice McCardie.21 words
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Article495 1931-04-07 17 The Views of the Merchant Service Guild Considerable publicity has been given to the complaint in the annual report of the Imperial Merchant Service Guild with regard to the large amounts that have to be paid out by shipping companies in Suez Canal dues. This has resulted495 words
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Article418 1931-04-07 17 Dutch Liner Tambora to be Scrapped The Steamship Company Rotterdamsche Lloyd, which, during the last few years, has added several large vessels to its fleet has of late taken delivery of the mail motor-vessel Dempo. the flagship of the Lloyd, at present berthed alongside the Company's418 words
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Article149 1931-04-07 17 The new regulations concerning the cattle shipments imposed by the British Ministry of Agriculture, requiring that more space on the ships >v» given to each animal and partitions be made of stronger material, have created a problem for Canadian exporters. Four test shipments recently made brought the exporters149 words
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Advertisement599 1931-04-07 17 See the CANADIAN ROCKIES in all their Grandeur The New Scenic Route Across Canada -S^^^^aSt. For Booklets and Information vsX Hongkong Bank Chambers. F. O. BOX 130 SINGAPORE. /fxvf, CANADIAN NATIONAL Tfic Largest Railway System in North America (SEPARA-I? AND DISTINCT FROM CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY) r.\jL«*y -A -Lai i^/j .y599 words
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Article1185 1931-04-07 18 EX-REPUBLICAN STANDS A Memory of Troublous Times Dublin, Mar. 4. Alter a very long delay, Mr. Joseph Devlin, M.P. leader of the- National League Party, moved in the House of Commons for a writ to be issued in connection with the vacancy In the parliamentary' representation of1,185 words
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Article61 1931-04-07 18 Near the Place where his Daughter was Drowned on Honeymoon Paris. A monument of Victor Hugo, the famous French poet and novelist, is to be set up between Villequier and Caudebec-en-Caux. where in 1843 his daughter Leopoldine, who had just married, was drowned with her husband.61 words
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Article156 1931-04-07 18 Police Serjeant Threatens Suspect with Plant Pot A pohcc-srnAoant looklnf down the mUdle of a revolver held by wtpeel and himseii threatening the man with a plant-poi-«uch was the dramatic situation in ttorj told fti the Ifarylebane Police Court. The case was one In which Ernest Smith156 words
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Article58 1931-04-07 18 The granting of credit to undergraduates is mentioned in the annual report of the Oxford Chamber of Trade. The Committee of the Chamber .states that •some parents of undergraduates have a that their sons' dealings with city traders should be entirely on a cash basis, ami register58 words
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Advertisement129 1931-04-07 18 JLf xjL 1 1 \J Lj JL\ &J m\J II I lj c 3 Something New in Sound BEARINGS? 1 /I^C^ Thrust ffm Roller I >iou& Ball I We Stock Them I RANSOME and MARLES RUDGE WHITWORTH j HOFFMAN I I TIMKEN j Malayan Motors, Ltd. I 14-20 ORCHARD ROAD129 words
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Advertisement374 1931-04-07 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, Bishopsgate, London, B.C. 2. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Hong Kong Saigon Amritsar Iloilo Semarang374 words
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Advertisement324 1931-04-07 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated In England). Capital t3.jou.uoo Subscribed 1.800,000 Paid-up i. 050,000 Reserve Fund and Re*t 1,645.505 BOARD OP DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro. Esq., J. O. Robinson, Esq.. W. H. Sheliord. Esq., Sir Thomas Catto, Bart. LONDON324 words
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Advertisement262 1931-04-07 18 INSURANCE. THE fftjfih SOUTH BRITISH Xf[ INSURANCE COMPANY, LOUttfi FIRE, MARINE, TRANSIT AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED A1 LOWEST CURRENT RATKs L. C. MARGOLIOUTH, MAn»g* r Office: 2, Finlsyson Ore«n PERSONAL ACCIDENT FATAL ACCIDENTS are everyday p c^ibi^ HAVE you made provision for the protect^ of your dependents should such262 words
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Article772 1931-04-07 19 Propaganda to Stimulate Demand. mu-re.sting problem h ;iS been raised r by Lord Luke to The Times on tho lump in commodity prices and tho Of fTMtcr advertising and propaganda itlmutetc demand The particular paragrapn Lord Luke's letter to which we mvit-i •••lit ion reads as follows primary772 words
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Article82 1931-04-07 19 Provisional Governor of the State of ii reported to have issued a decree on UttJ 27 removing the exportation tax on iuid manufactured rubber. The action txon praised by the Para Press as a prostep, encouraging the development of plantations and aiding them to compete h production in the Far82 words
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Article591 1931-04-07 19 M Criticism of the Rubber Industry. in a reosnt public staUaasnt, Mr p w Utchfleld. president of the Goodyear Tin and Rubber Company, prefaced his review of the tyre situation by sayinp: "Seldom in thv Motor* of business lias an industry BMt the CrSttdSßl that it591 words
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Article110 1931-04-07 19 Surprise Increase by Beyer, Peacock. Dividend declarations by several industrial companies are highly Kratifyin? in the present depression. Beyer. Peacock, and Co., Manchester engineers, returned profits at £87,259, Bgaftnat £26.499 in 1929 and £39.497 in 1928. The dividend Ls to bv 8 per cent, against 3 per110 words
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Article200 1931-04-07 19 HM Ford Motor Company. Ltd.. is one of the few whose shares are now valued considerably higher than a year ago. Profits for the second year are given at £978.604, compared with £1.089.272 last year. It is again stated that the profits do not include any200 words
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Article549 1931-04-07 19 How Cyclists and Equestrians Coul( Help Industry. Dr. H B. Morgan's strong recommendation of rubber cycle saddles for health, could hardly fail to stir up protest from some of the loyal supporters of leather, although (thereby we venture to think they are betraying too much partisanship.549 words
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Article150 1931-04-07 19 Little Chance of Large Reduction New York. According to current advices the campaigr. instituted by the United States Federal Farm Board for a drastic reduction in th* cotton acreage is failing to achieve its object. Mr. L-egge. the chairman of the Farm Board, said that there was150 words
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Article153 1931-04-07 19 The report of the Roebourne Finance and Investment Company for 1930 states that based on the actual working costs, and the proceeds of rubber sales amounting to £5.650. the loss on the eUate amounted to £425. Depreciation and various payments to staff, following the change of153 words
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Article42 1931-04-07 19 It has been claimed for Joseph Travers and Sons Ltd.. whose Penan g Branch was opened on Thursday under the management of Mr. P. T. Hutchings, that they are the oldest house trading uninterruptedly in the City of London. Fays Pinang Gazette.42 words
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Article493 1931-04-07 19 The Question of Government Action. London. Mar. 17. Mr. m. Sidney Parry. Chairman of Batu Rata (oumatra> Rubber Plantations, writes to the Morning Post: for^h refere nce to negotiations PasJ£,H egUlaU n of "*ber ™W^s. Lord Passflcid has clearly indicated the only lines upon which legislative action would493 words
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Article199 1931-04-07 19 Mr. John Howeson's Views Our Correspondent at La Paz reports that the Bolivian Cabinet is expected to sign the decree law fixing the quota of Bolivia's tin exports thLs week, says The Times of March 5. Until it has been adopted by the Governments of Bolivia. Malaya,199 words
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Article162 1931-04-07 19 Forcing Weakest Out of Business Mr W H. Catterall. a leading Lancashire cotton .spinner, speaking at the half-yearly meeting of the Butts Spinning Company, Leigh, .said a certain section of the cotton trade would not attempt to work loyalty with the majority in the matter of undercutting, but162 words
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Article292 1931-04-07 19 Effect of Trade Reaction Net profits of the Chartered Bank ui India. Australia, and China for 1930 wre tt.34.343. a decline of £27.255. or 4 per tent. The countries in which the bank carries on its ousiness have all been heavv sufferers from one phase or another292 words
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Article283 1931-04-07 19 Australia's Efforts to Rectify Trade Balance The results of efforts to rectify the Australian trade balance in 1930 are clearly measured in the 80-^.rd of Trade Journal. In the first quarter of 1930 Australian imports were 8.9 per cent lower than in the first quarter of 1929.283 words
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Article160 1931-04-07 19 Proposals to Develop New Industry Nanking. March 20. The National Government issued instruction:* to-day to the various Government oOcea stnting that, since the textile industry remains undeveloped in China, the Minister of Industry has prepared an official programme for tht development ol China's textile industry to combat the160 words
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Article310 1931-04-07 19 Lower Exports and Declining Prices The uiuavourable conditions ffnetaSh prevailing In tnt market became much WOTM during the quarter under revl v an official report on Slmmk rice exports ,for the last quarter of mo since September padi prices have'dropped almost |00 per cent in the local market310 words
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Article387 1931-04-07 19 Issue of First Debenture Stock The accounts of the Sunßei Sayonu Rubber Company for 1930 show a loss of £2.012 on th»•eaaon'e working laeainst a profit of £1.865 m 1929i. After allowing for the credit balain braUfhl forward of £3.399. interest, receipts etc there remained a credit387 words
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Article39 1931-04-07 19 Adumson. C;i|flllun and Co:. Penan*. |fIM*U Rahman Hydraulic. 1 100 Hitam Tin. 203 pkls I'Jsl Asiatic Co.. Af^enLs: East Asiatic 272.288 Mount Austin .J, 150.300. Kramat Pulai Tin: Min 230 pkl.s: Tnhm ,<>> 59; Total 28939 words
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Article75 1931-04-07 19 After having beta closed sime last July, thr Oone Bridge Mill at Blackburn ha.s resumed work. About 50 looms are running and .thrr* are bein* gaited up. The Grange Mill, o longing to Messrs. BirtwLstlc and Fielding Ltd has also restarted with a few weavers, »uid it is expected that75 words
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Advertisement48 1931-04-07 19 Assets exceed $12,000,000. 1 mmmmmmm^ mmmmmmm r Assurance In force over $38,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Straits Settlements.) HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House. Singapore. U3NDON OFFICE: 27. Old Jewry, EC AGENTS WANTED. Secretary: O. O. KNOX DlreCtOr: H W RAPER A, ROBINSON, FXA.48 words
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Advertisement112 1931-04-07 19 I IN A.D. 1720. I j i two hundred and eleven years ag<>> If i There were no Railways 3 N no Omnibuses S j mm no Stage Coaches S Steamships were unknown. War vessels were built of hearts of oak. jfj 2 BUT The Royal Exchange Assurance was u~112 words
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Article1087 1931-04-07 20 A Fine Century by C. K. Foster [From Our Own Correspondent! Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 6. After being 130 behind on the first innings in their match against the S.C.C. in Kuala Lumpur Selangor gained a splendid victory to-day by two wickets, thanks, principally, to an excellent innings1,087 words
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Article187 1931-04-07 20 Effective Bowling by Saravanamuttu lFrom Our Own Correspondent] Penang, April t>. Forty mmutes was sufficient to finish the cricket this morning. Penang winning by an innings and cie run. Saravanamuttu bowled brilliantly en I wicket soft after the rain of last evening and In 5.4 overs captured187 words
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Article1016 1931-04-07 20 Jarvis Beats Malacca on Time! The finish of the annual cricket fixture between the S.C.C. and Malacca on the Padang yesterday proved most exciting. On Sunday, it will be remembered, the S.C.C. did well to score 154 under bad conditions. When stumps were drawn Malacca were TO1,016 words
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Article293 1931-04-07 20 T.P.C.A. Beaten by Innings I From Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur. April 5. Ceylon S.C. defeated T.P.C.A. by an innings this morning. T.P.C.A. First Innings: Vaitilingam lbw. b Jansen 1; Maniam c Maniam b Jansen 3; Ponniah c Ignatius b Retnam 4; Kartigesu b Retlam 4; Chinniah293 words
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Article251 1931-04-07 20 Heavy Defeat in Sight Against S.R.C. With only two wickets to go and 78 runs to get Johore were saved by the rain in their match with the SRC. on the Padang yesterday. Scores: S.R.C.: P. Johnson c and b Fitlden 32; W. Ess b Fielden 13:251 words
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Article78 1931-04-07 20 The Dimmer Wins Sydney Cup !FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT! Sydney, April 6. The Sydnev Cup (two miles> from which Phar Lap. the champion; gracefully retired, leaving the race to the lesser fry, was run today and resulted as follows: Won by three lengths, third a head away. Time78 words
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Article777 1931-04-07 20 CLOSING STAGES Singapore Win Interesting Soccer Final The morning of the fourth day of the All Malaya Chinese Athletic and Sports meet turned out to be a sunny one. and. indeed, it was one of the hottest days the athletes had encountered. The thrill of the day777 words
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Article271 1931-04-07 20 Singapore Defeat Perak Singapore 6: Perak 3. The Singapore team which opposed the Perik team in the final of the soccer competition yesterday evening at the Anson Road Stadium proved themselves to be the best of the icams entered. At first Perak looked as if they were going271 words
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Advertisement372 1931-04-07 20 i "moutrie" tianos !fi I K UB f The instrument of established reputation )i throughout the Far East. 1 1 HIGH IN QUALITY:: LOW IN PRICE I j; Style II $485.00 Style 111 $548.00 I Baby Grand and Player $1,258.00 !|s. MOUTRIE Co., Ltd. l Incorporated in Honar Ko^.g) S372 words
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