The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 16 April 1931
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Title Section19 1931-04-16 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,311. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. THUfeSDAY, APRIL 16, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article258 1931-04-16 1 It is authoritatively stated that King Alfonso has net signed any document of formal abdication Page 11. Eleven Americans and an unknown rumber of British subjects are reported killed by Nicaragua n insurgents Page 11. The Dempo, the flagship of the Rotterdam Lloyi fleet arrived at Singapore258 words
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Article1140 1931-04-16 1 "When I use a word," Humpty-Dumpty m rather a scornful tone, "it means Just what I choose it to mean neither more nor less. Lewis Carroll: "Through the Looking-Olass". The word that heads this column has an interesting history. In the days of old there was a town m1,140 words
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Advertisement220 1931-04-16 1 MALAYAN TEA "CROSSED KRIS" BRAND Produce of bigia estate RAFFLES HOTEL I I Friday April 24th I St. George's Society Dinner I Applications should be made to the Hon. Secretary not later t The Hotel Ball Room will be reserved for St. George's I Society on this night. fADELPHI HOTEL!220 words
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Advertisement301 1931-04-16 1 EUROPE <£) HOT E L j j "Renowned by Recommendation" I To-Night- DINNER DANCE I Hi DINNER AND DANCE $2.50. NO CHARGE FOR DANCING, i i j j Music on the Verandah from 7.45 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. j a; and daring Dinner. j i MUSIC DURING TIFFIN EVERY DAY.301 words
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Advertisement218 1931-04-16 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS uction sale Page 9. Cinema quide Page 2. St. George's Society dinner Page 1. Morny's perfumes at Little's Page 10. The £100 car at Malayan Motors Page 3. CHRYSLER j COMFORT j jb I fi&L^- MAKES V% ALL THE \\aJfe: DIFFERENCE LPU Cuticura Healed Itching Pimples en Chin218 words
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Advertisement13 1931-04-16 1 BIGIA TEA PRODUCE OF MALAYA FRESHEST AND BEST ASK FOR "CROSSED KRIS" Brand.13 words
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Article134 1931-04-16 2 The Singapore Chamber of Comnurce Rubber Association held its 1.013 th. auction yesterday, when there was catalogued 1,259.739 lbs. 502.38 tons. Offered 1.088.923 lbs.: 486.13 tons. Sold 846.062 lbs. 377.71 tons. ISpot London 3'» d. Mew York cts. PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per Lb. Standard134 words
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Article278 1931-04-16 2 Forward Contract at 16 Cents The following is the report of the directors to be presented at the annual meeting on April 2 1st at Penang. The areas under cultivation at the close of the year were as follows: Mature rubber 987.18 acres; Mature coconuts 81.20; Immature rubber278 words
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Article121 1931-04-16 2 Kumour Rouses Ire of Chinese Concerns Canton, April 4. As the result of a rumour that a high officer *>f the British American Tobacco Company Who has lately come to China is about to negotiate with the Central Government with a view to securing a nation-wide monopoly121 words
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Advertisement400 1931-04-16 2 r— Everybody ]T I Agrees I That the Best food m Town, ill The most attractively- j I presented dishes I aiM I The delightful Furnishing I and Comforts are 3 I Features of j I iThe CAPITOL! {RESTAURANT) that have made it I i Singapore's j| j Most Popular400 words
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Advertisement177 1931-04-16 2 POSITIVELY THE LAST THREE NIGHTS TO-NIGHT 6.15 9.30 p.m. Friday Saturday 6.15 -9 JO ALL BRITISH TALKIE VICTORIA THEATRE HERBERT MARSHALL IN MURDER WITH NORAH BARING AND ESME PERCY BOOK NOW AT LITTLE'S $2, $1 AND CTS. 50 Booking: Now Open at Little's FOR Mattirice Martenot MUSIC FROM THE SPHERES177 words
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Advertisement241 1931-04-16 2 I The House with the UP-TO-DATE Pic-tuns' (1930-1931 Productions ()nl> >;■ 6.15 TO-NIGHT g 15 1 j| HELEN TWELVETREES I LILYAN TASHMAN jj RAYMOND HACKETT I JEAN HERSHOLT 1 I NEIL HAMILTON AND MONTACI L()\ I CAT CREEPS! X WHILE THE CANARY SLEEPS 1 HERE IS HAIR-RAISING MYSTEin (j DRAMA241 words
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Miscellaneous220 1931-04-16 2 THE WEEK Thursday, l(Jth. EOftl Water. 09.45. 8.0 it.. 22.10. 8.0 It FVx>tball: Reserve Div. S.C.C. vs. Chiuosv B :>t sc.r. 001 l (iarrison G.C. Ladles' medal (fcOSjey) Britirh Air mail due. Frid;ij, 17th. HiKh Water 10.20. 83 It.. 22.30. 8.3 ft Ftxytball: Div. I. RAF. vs. P. Bi mi220 words
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416 1931-04-16 3 WIDOW'S POSITION Father's £5,000 Bequest to "J.W.H.T." Who died first m the wreck of the Finnish steamer Oberon m the Kattegat last December -Mr. J. H. Douglas or his son, Mr. J. W. H. r. Douglas, the England-Essex cricketer? Upon the answer to this416 words
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Article288 1931-04-16 3 By L:eutenant-Co!one- M. J. T. Reilly. M.C. Commanding: S.S.V.F. Singapore. April 14. No. 15 Camps The following Camp arrangements »re republished for information 9JUL <v> Sig'ap 18.4.31 19.4.31 Ist Bn. S.S.V.F Officers N.C.O.s Siglap 25.4.31 26.4.31 Ranges The following Ran^e allotments ore epublished for information: Buses leave288 words
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Article157 1931-04-16 3 L.T.A. Council's Step to Encourage Play The council of the L.T.A.. with a view to encouraging lawn tennis m the counties, at their March meeting m London, approved of a grant being made this year to the county associations of England and the Welsh L.T A.157 words
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Article85 1931-04-16 3 Joseph Mantle, the Burnley centre forward, has been transferred to Plymouth Argyle. He is aged twenty-two, stands sft. 9ins., and list. 121bs. He has had five seasons with Burnley, and has appeared on fifty-one occasions with the League team. Millwall have .Mired the transfer of John Harkins, an ingM| left,85 words
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Article115 1931-04-16 3 A Pro-British Indian Student Kidnapped and Killed Riovist;'! (California Mar. 10. After being tortured, it is believed, by a gang of Indian murderers, a Hindu student at the University of California named San Rampande was beheaded and the body was flung into the Sacramento river. His body has just115 words
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Article57 1931-04-16 3 Mr. B. DoRM, the backer of the late Johnny Hill, is prepared to give a purse of €1,500 for a mak-h between Phil Scott and Charlie Smith for the British heavy-weight championship. It is proposed to stage the fight m the open air at one of the57 words
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Article74 1931-04-16 3 The wedding took place on Monday mornIng at the Roman Catholic Church ot Our Lady of the Saciod Fteart, Rlten Puu. Taiptog, of Mr. Cyril Rodrigues, Electrical Engineer. French Tekka Mints. Oopeng; second son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. B. RcdrigUM fovnv rlv of Malakofl Estate, Butttvwt.r'ih. and74 words
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Article137 1931-04-16 3 East-African Settler Who Was Sentenced for Murder An effort to establish his kMMM AM of 1 ■under fur whldi hi was convicted pnd mb< U.nced i-ight years ftp) is lx in^ made by If) C. M. Morrison, an old European settU:. Morrison was lenteneod to tne fMUrt*137 words
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Advertisement484 1931-04-16 3 Directory of Malaya „400 PAGES g^ mar o/ maiaya NOW I <r« f* I READY I •> RELIABLE •Ml UP-TO-DATE NEW FEATURES FULL I N FORM AT O N OH SAIC AT All BOOKSEIIERS PRINTED AND PUBLISHED By C A. RIBEIRO CO.. LTD.. SINGAPORE •'^^W/LIVER 4 Three year* a^n. tchiU484 words
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Advertisement92 1931-04-16 3 X THE MORRIS MINOR SIDE-VALVE TWO SEATER T^WJl^ MORRIS MINOR I n|* SIDE-VALVE PRICES Two Seater $1,050 O Tourer $1,150 i />IAA s kK>n Us < felUO 8 o X 1 CAR Ift IS c ji ON i 8 VIEW f I AT f 1 MAUYAN MOTORS UMITED. SINGAPORE. THE92 words
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Article, Illustration222 1931-04-16 4 COMPETITORS m the Nomination (Open) Ladies' Steeplechase losing their stirrups when taking a fence at the Aldenham Harriers' (private) Point -to -Point Steeplechase held at Friar's Wash, near Harpenden. THIS BOY SCOUT was determim-ci t peep at the Queen. THE QUEEN222 words
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Article1708 1931-04-16 5 A BATTLE OF WITS Tradition Conspires Against System Attempts to carry out the important task of taking a census of certain native races are hampered by innumerable difficulties, and officials engaged m such undertakings may often be exposed to considerable dangers, says Major P. Qranville Edge. The1,708 words
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Advertisement254 1931-04-16 5 aJam Ckivers «si* OldeEhdlkh -I3IL Marmalade Fauna m acclaimed "The Aristocrat ol tht Breakfast Table." Jaded appetites Mk gladly respond to its delightful touch ol BKj> tonic bitterness and full natural flavour. SHflyjT B& CHIVERS 9 SBjl^ JELLY CRYSTALS ■PW r^F^JK L£ MON CURD tfisT yJm^^A PT IT PUDDINGS IPT/M254 words
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Advertisement274 1931-04-16 5 I AS DEPENDABLE AS AN AUSTIN. I NEITHER pen NOR brush 4I CAN PROPERLY CONVEY < THE MANY IMPROVEMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN INCOR- fPORATED IN THE LATEST < AUSTIN CARS— YOU MUST ♦f SEE THE CARS AND JUDGE J X FOR YOURSELF— YOU WILL 4 BE AGREEABLY SURPRISED j MAKE274 words
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1434 1931-04-16 6 THE CIRCLE OF WEAKNESS Will Europe Eventually Break Apart It is not possible to say that England will never have an earthquake, writes Mr. F. H. Mackintosh, the eminent London Consultant Geologist, m the Evening News. All we know is that it does not have1,434 words
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Article22 1931-04-16 6 One of his adherent* s.i^ 2 is the most unselfish pei*»i ..>.< prepared to believe aiiythii.sertion that he'd gtf tho i Detroit News22 words
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Advertisement443 1931-04-16 6 1 1 Defy the trying heat by 1 1 drinking FRAMROZ'S 'I„ i j; D-e 1 1 -c-i o u-s }j ORANGE SMASH I PINEAPPLE SMASH jj I RASPBERRY SMASH j jj AND STRAWBERRY SMASH I s Si H GUARANTEED FROM FRUIT JUICES jjj 1 I i !j They re-in443 words
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Advertisement271 1931-04-16 6 jKEL VINA TOR ELECTRIC REFRIGERATORS tf YCHrS Q ManirfaCtuHw 2 ■■■^■^■HII^^HIH Leadership *^|^|^U|^MBSsmuiu!L-t-5-- i -j" 1 r.. ,-.:-J^*y^^B^K Al M ■t^^T^^T'— w>lp t rt jh uljm>iLllMJl |||||ffrffi>r^^' I ral 1 I /Ay t 9 ll W isr i. I i iii ii i nP I if [I it U \v/271 words
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Article707 1931-04-16 7 RIVAL CHIEFTAINS Intrigue and Mutton Broth Capt. R. G. Griffith, late of the Iraq Political Service, writes as follows m a Home paper. Imagine a rugged skyline, rising 9,000 feet from the plain, beneath which lies a narrow valley on whose sides mud-roofed houses707 words
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Article168 1931-04-16 7 Woman J.P. Who Did Not Take Mother's Advice "There is at least one woman m this country who does not worry about fashions she chooses her own and keeps them and that is the Queen." This remark, made by Mrs. M. Stocks, a Manchester magistrate, was168 words
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Article66 1931-04-16 7 A Car Crash and Its Sequel Knoxville (Term) Mr. Mynatt, a magistrate of Knoxville. does unto himself as he does unto others. When turning a street corner he crashed his car into another parked car at the kerb. So he straightaway issued a summons asainst himself, charging66 words
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Article576 1931-04-16 7 Founder Member of Association Killed An inquest was held at Harpendcn en the body of Thomas Eaton Lander. 36. >f rhe Old Rectory, Harpenden. who was killed wh?n his glider crashed during an experiment with a new launching apparatus driven by motor-car. This is the first fatal576 words
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Article454 1931-04-16 7 A Decadent Derbyshire Industry Matlock, Mar. IS. To-day will rank as important m the history of lead-mining m the Peak of Derbyshire, which has been tamed on since the days of the Roman occupation. What arc known as the King's Field areas of Northern Derbyshire, where tithe is paid454 words
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Article458 1931-04-16 7 Objects to Being Described as Veteran Gtor&o Arli.s.s. ol "Diaiaeli" lane, is ftixtyi two years old, a fact he cannot escape* sine*' "Who's Who* included him m its pap.es a number of years a«o. But he is far from being an old man m plans, ideas, or associations.458 words
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Article42 1931-04-16 7 After an VfMtfng i k B v« are inrtin^d to d'j>. d .ii I U ffW roally tujoy b^avrn vVi 1 ii <• i <uld n»vri be qui^ s t ii" i vith Uw v Cliftrtti played his tn» >\" T < lo ti >kl.42 words
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Advertisement267 1931-04-16 7 fffid^X A FRUIT jelly is al 1 lfL%'x\\ ff- w ays a welcome '■tlTtiisW delicacy. Cere bos ''lu'llfr^ Jelly Crystals are made from the purest =7 "*y '-'l/ ingredients-the juice H 1\ I l ripe fruit and f^K^^L f »nest sugar. The ri iLr'^-'^^l result is al ways a r267 words
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Advertisement157 1931-04-16 7 MADE IN LONDON ■*■■■■■•>. 4. Nledical %> experience V > i approves of m^W^" *wP PURE TOBACCO <« Natural CORK-TIP A T/PPEP Finest imported matured Vir- Guaranteed natural cork of /c^ HEPAS^v ginia tobacco guaranteed pure t h e finest possible texture and /|V and absolutely free from adul- i157 words
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Article2144 1931-04-16 8 AT WORK WITH WRECKERS £25,000,000 a Year on Improvements Somehow you cant resist the temptation of j that gap i:i the hoarding at the Blackfriars end of the Embankment. You peep down, and you stand there on the* pavement, lest m a .sort of2,144 words
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Article106 1931-04-16 8 Madison Square Garden of Europe A sports arena that will earn its ovnen 'i sum of £80.000 a year is being erected m Paris on the site of the old Velodrome d*Htm where Stribling fought Camera over a year ago (says Reuten Jeff Dickson is106 words
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Article366 1931-04-16 8 Chapman's Tributes to Vote and Farrimond By Air Mailj London, \piil I The MC.C. arrived back m fefUl ft their tour m South Afric i m the Vv.v: Ol liner, Balmoral Castle. Andy Sandham. the Surrey bataman, bt homt* the most remarkable souv r.ir i a piece of366 words
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Article26 1931-04-16 8 3 The Russian workman, forced '<» < he likes and work where UM bam must rejoice m the fact tlttl »>■«• H i slave of a Czar— Bnvklvi; Ttew26 words
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Advertisement221 1931-04-16 8 |SL Yon ride on lofSßaHfyW Steel on a \tfiP^^vP\ INCUNED immense strength to I l/ M IJI road. Ihe famous B.S.A. ITSI a economy of running remain Y^_ I I JH WRITt FOR CATALOGUE. OX^W^ J KmSh! Distributers: -A^ V Th« Singapore Cycle A CArrittf# Co. HM^ Sift^mpore, Ipoh, Kualu221 words
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Advertisement20 1931-04-16 8 \u\\ i vi's llliSfeSif^Cr^ GOLD FLARE^S^^ CIGARETTES j!*g*«|p§! o 55 CE-NTS FOR 5O 1 r^fSt^. ,j W.D H.O.WILLS HRISTOL LONDON20 words
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Advertisement428 1931-04-16 9 BUSINESS CARDS. FUNERALS. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. s l A S. Penbju Ro»* .9 I »>rnder Street— Phone IXPERJENCED HELP I MASSEUSE. FROM 8 A.M. TO 8 P.M. 182 Middle Road, Colonial Garage. Phone 3729. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY H. NUGENT BUCKERIDGE UtfhMt CUm Work— Lowest Rat«e LAIDLAW BUILDING— Pbone 7898. i428 words
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Advertisement628 1931-04-16 9 TENDERS, SINGAPORE MVNIC IPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOiiCE is hereby given that tenders are iow invited for the following materials or ervices. and that particulars of such tenders nay be obtained m the Tender Room. Municipal Offices: Sale of 1 Vertical Boiler, 1 dynamo with wiring etc., l Cameron Pump, and628 words
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Advertisement713 1931-04-16 9 NOTICES. GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE "The Excise Enactment, 1915' SESSION OF LICENSING BOARD. The next Session of the Licensing Board io the District of Johore Bahru will be held at th< First Magistrate's Office, Johore Bahru, on thi 7th day of June, 1931, at 11 a.m. All applications for the issue,713 words
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Advertisement399 1931-04-16 9 NOTICES ORDINANCE NO. 44 (BANKRUPTCY). IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. r SETTLEMFNT OF SINGAPORE. c c In Bankruptcy. So. 142 of 1930. r Re C. C. COMPANY of 1 No. 133 Selegie Road, Singapore. Notice is hereby ff iven that a Second Dividend is intended to be399 words
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Advertisement340 1931-04-16 9 BY ORDER OF THE MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONERS AUCTION SALE OF 25 lots of valuable freehold building allotments situate at Al-Junied Road off Cteylang Road, next to the Methodist Mission Church and School, near Sims Avenue. Singapore, area 1,765 sq. ft., 1,983 sq. ft. and 1,440 sq. ft. each lot. Lots 1340 words
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734 1931-04-16 10 It was anticipated that a good deal of dissatisfaction m regard to the tin quota scheme would be manifested at the meeting of Federal Council. That expectation by reports has been fully justified, and whatever merits the scheme may have734 words
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Article197 1931-04-16 10 Capt. Syed Salleh Alsagoff, M.8.E.. J.P.. who was recently decorated with the M.B.E. (Military Division) was on Saturday night entertained to dinner by the President and members of the Young United Sports Club at Penang. Mr. Khoo Soo Kheng, a Penang Towkay, was found dead with his throat cut m197 words
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Article156 1931-04-16 10 At Federal Council on Monday the Hon'ble Mr. A. Savage Bailey referred to his questions as to the F.M.S. and Malayan Communication Boards, and observed that the F.M.S. body had held eight meetings m four years. He could not help feeling a little disquietude that there had156 words
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Article83 1931-04-16 10 [Prom Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur, April 15. This morning a Malay was charged before the Third Magistrate with robbery and causing hurt to a Malay woman. Complainant alleged the accused invited her m October to go for ajoyride m a car. Accused stopped the car on83 words
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Article837 1931-04-16 10 PLANE DUE TO-DAY 50,000 Letters Despatched From Croydon The first British air mail from England to Singapore, and hence to Australia, is due to arrive to-day, probably late this afternoon, m an Imperial Airways Hercules machine, which is being employed on the section of837 words
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Article114 1931-04-16 10 Tuesday, April 7th. Mr. R. J. Curtis, M.C.S., arrived at Government House. Friday, April 10. Captain A. L. Jackson, R.N., of H.M.S. Iroquois and Lieutenant Commander N. A. C. Hardy, R.N.. of H.M.S. Herald, called on His Excellency and stayed to luncheon. Sir Josiah Crosby, K.B.E. called at114 words
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Article29 1931-04-16 10 Mr. W. E. Grut, who accompanied Commander W. L. Grut, who proceed to Europe from Belawan Deli by the Tjerimai. returned to Penang and will be proceeding to Bangkok.29 words
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Article368 1931-04-16 10 COMMITTEE'S FINDING Strong Comment m Their Report [From Our Own Corrosp. Kuala Lumpur. pri The Express is able to publish "damning indictment that has cv. r ;>. Ed against the General Hospital" o report of a committee appointed meeting held at the end of la.st yen368 words
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Article87 1931-04-16 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT! London, April 15. 5.!4 p.m. Messrs. Lewis. Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £113 15 16 (£ll5 7 16). Forward £115 7 16 (£ll6 15 16). The market is easier. Messrs. Symington87 words
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Article264 1931-04-16 10 Incident at Kinta Sanitary Board [From Our Own Correspondent I Ipoh. April 1JFollowing the Kinta Sanitary Board incident last month, when m a sharp debatt with the Chairman Mr. Jennings, following mans refusal xo put before the Board I petitio from squatters protesting against the asSMI* Blent,264 words
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Article31 1931-04-16 10 i Mr. C. J. Parker. State Engine Taiping on long leave on Thursd.i\ our of his departure. Mr. Parker Pi ed to a tea party on Wednesday ev«'n P.W.D. Staff. Taiping31 words
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Advertisement207 1931-04-16 10 SOLE AGENTS. CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., {Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kongt. {Incorporated m Shanghai). 90 ROBFNSON ROAD. TELEPHONE 6228. BY SPECIAL »fir HM E KING APPOINTMENT TO OF SIAM Ql POPULAR STYLES IN ENGAGEMENT AND ALL DIAMOND SET PLATINUM WEDDING RINGS. jj HANDSOME AND DIGNIFIED. I Consisting207 words
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Advertisement68 1931-04-16 10 a A NEW CAR IS UPHOLSTERED ENTIRELY IN SNAKESKIN This is not the type of car, however, that gives warning of its approach by an ominous rattle. For a rattling good Motor car Policy try "GAFLAC". GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480. a i68 words
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Article2347 1931-04-16 11 NO DOCUMENTS SIGNED BEFORE HIS DEPARTURE TOUCHING SCENE AT PALACE KING SMUGGLED ABOARD A SPANISH WARSHIP T 7tf A h lfo r has len the y ned that he has not formally abdicated, and had not signed any document before his departure. Router telegrams from2,347 words
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Article49 1931-04-16 11 I NUMBER UNKNOWN I AMERICANS ALSO VICTIMS OF INSURGENTS [Keuter's Servic?] New Orleans, April 15. Eleven American and an unknown number of British subjects were killed by Nicaraguan insurgents advancing on Puerto Cabezas, according to reports received by the Standard Fruit and Steamship Company here.49 words
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Article137 1931-04-16 11 Discussion at Kuala Lumpur [From Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur, April 15. At to-days meeting of the Sanitary Board re municipalisation, the chairman said that when members met Mr. Lornie before the latter went home Mr. Lornie pointed cut the powers of the Board were wider137 words
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Article90 1931-04-16 11 Charged Withdrawn by the D.P.P. [From Our Own Correspondent] Penang, April 15. The case against Lee Beng Siang. a local business man. who on Saturday was produced m the Police Court being arrested on a warrant and charged with cheating m respect to 15 tons of rubber value90 words
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Article53 1931-04-16 11 Consternation at Kuala Lumpur [From Our Own Correspondent] KuaJa Lumpur, April 15. Consternation was caused among railway clerks as a result of 40 notices issued yesterday to members of the traffic branch here and elsewhere. It is stated that there men are foreign born and have under53 words
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Article34 1931-04-16 11 Application for Receiver [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Lcndon. April 15. An application will be made m the Courts on Friday for the appointment of a Receiver for Messrs Gamages. Ltd.. the West-end store.34 words
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Article63 1931-04-16 11 [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, April 15. In reply to telegram from the De Havilland Aeroplane firm congratulating him on his "astonishing demonstration of perfect airmanship". Mr. Charles Scott, who last week completed a new record flight from England to Australia, replied "Moth machine and Gipsy engine fully63 words
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Article46 1931-04-16 11 [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, April 15. Lord Dawson drove to Windsor to-day and together with Sir Milsom Rees, laryngologist, and Dr. Martyn saw the King. After their visit it was officially stated that His Majesty is continuing to make good progress towards recovery.46 words
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Article218 1931-04-16 11 A "Thriller" at the Alhambra The Cat Creeps, which opened at the Alhambra Theatre on Tuesday night is the Talkie version of the thriller, "The Cat and the Canary." The story is that of an eccentric millionaire who leaves his wealth to a grand niece only on the218 words
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Article40 1931-04-16 11 Mr. C. P. C. Ayre. Headmaster of Anderson School, Ipoh, returned from Home furlough last week. Mr. L. A. S. Jermyn. who was acting for him has returned to take charge cf the English School at Batu Pahat, Johore.— TOM.40 words
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Advertisement185 1931-04-16 11 BE FASHIONABLE I I AND SWIZZLE! I Ihe Kingsway I I I Swizzle Stick LI I I For Cocktails, Stengahs, Etc. I I I I Just the Thing to I A 1 I Aerate Your Drink. I I MADE IN ENGLAND A i I Sterling Silver Price $2.00 1 9-Carat185 words
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Article804 1931-04-16 12 GOVERNOR ENTERTAINED Meeting Malayan Students m England VICTORIA LEAGI'E FUNCTION I By Air Mail! (From Our Own Correspondent I London. Mar. 31. Sir Cecil and Lady Clemcnti were the guests at a Reception held at the premises of the Virtoiia L« auur at 81. Cromwell Road.804 words
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Article82 1931-04-16 12 Negotiations for 50,000,000 Gals. China Imports (Renter's Far Eastern Service J Shanghai, April 14. The wpecltd outcome of the Sino-Sovict conference m Moscow is foreshadowed by the German Cor.'ular luthoritie handing over the Soviet Consulate here to M. Centrosojus. Furthermore, it is leporud th:* the Soviet are negotiating82 words
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Article42 1931-04-16 12 Lord and Lady Irwin Leave New Delhi [Reuter's Service] New Delhi, April 14. Lord and Lady Irwin had a magnificent sendoff when they left for Bombay to-day en route for England. Gandhi is seeing Lord Irwin m Bombay on Thursday.42 words
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Article364 1931-04-16 12 GIRL'S WORLD TOUR Singapore Visitor to go by Road to Paris A very emancipated young lady is at present m Singapore. Alone she has come all the way from Belgium via America and intends finding her way back to Europe m a way that no364 words
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Article507 1931-04-16 12 Distinguished Visitor to Singapore The Sultan Mosque was packed on Tuesday evening, when close upon a thousand Muslims attended the lecture by His Holiness Hazruth Haji Haflz Quari Allamah Sha Muhammed -\bdul Aleem Saheb Sidduiqui Al. Quadri. Naqshbanid. Idrisi. Chshti. etc. of Meerut City. India, th? famous507 words
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Article166 1931-04-16 12 1 H.E. the Officer Administering the Govern- ment accompanied by Mrs. Scott and attended j by Mr. R. J. Curtis. ADC. and Mr. A. Hyde. Private Secretary, will leave Singapore next Wednesday on the following tour: Wednesday, 22nd. Noon. Leave Singapore m .vs.y. Sea Belle 11.166 words
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Article713 1931-04-16 12 RURAL BOARD SCHEME Widening Bukit Timah Road The development of the West Coast of Singapore Island was discussed at yesterday's meeting of the Rural Board which was presided over by Mr. W. D. Barron. The question of opening up roadways, construction of bridges over the713 words
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Letter252 1931-04-16 12 A MUNICIPAL ACTION To the Editor. Si;,— A few months back the market at East Coast Road was closed by the Muncipality to the great annoyance and inconvenience of the residents of Katong area. A series of articles appeared m the papers at the time against252 words
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Article33 1931-04-16 12 Members and friends of the Straits Chinese Rno^ ne ri.,b are reminded of the debate to-day In the CCA. Hall, Prinsep Street. The subject is 4 Do men succeed by *uck or Design.'33 words
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Article63 1931-04-16 12 NEW ASSOCIATION Meeting Convoked by Dutch Growers TReuter's Service] Amsterdam, April 15. An important move to pursue efforts to enforce restriction of rubber production has been taken by four members of the Dutch Committee, who have convoked a meeting for to-mor-row to form a new association to63 words
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Article388 1931-04-16 12 Statement by Four Leaders Amsterdam, Mar. 29. The report published m the Press to the effect that the directorates of several large Dutch rubber concerns have openly protested against any measures of forced restriction of rubber production has induced four out of the five members of the388 words
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Article258 1931-04-16 12 London. April 2. An easier market has been experienecd this week, and prices have declined to a new low level: the outlook remains very uncertain estate Messrs. Hartnett, Lampard and Heilbut Ltd., m their weekly rubber reporr. dated March 28). This fresh decline has been due to the258 words
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Article84 1931-04-16 12 Expenditure for Chinese Railways IReuter's Service 1 London. April 14. "The London Purchasing Committee" has been appointed to spend £4,000.000 out of the Boxer Indemnity for the use of the Chinese Railways. The chairman will be the Chinese Minister m London and the members Mr. C. C. Wang,84 words
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Article36 1931-04-16 12 Thursday April 16th Before Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell; Chng Phew Liang and 2 others vs. Chng Chea Khoon and 4 others; Teo Beng Huat vs. Joseph da Silva, S. Onoh and Typewriter Emporium. I36 words
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Article179 1931-04-16 12 NAVAL RESCUE EFFORTS Governor-General's Tribute 1 British Radio Official Service! Rug-by, Apr. 14. In a dispatch to the Secretary for the Dominions, Lord Passfield, en the subject of the New Zealand earthquake, the Governor Oeneral, Lord Bledisloe, pays tribute to the work of the naval officers179 words
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Article409 1931-04-16 12 Inquest on Sikh Found m School Compound Before Mr. G. E. Clayton m the Second Police Court yesterday Tara Singh was charged with having murdered Sunder Singh, m the compound of th n Rangoon Road School. He was remanded until April ?Oth when the court will409 words
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Article178 1931-04-16 12 Definite Responsibilities to Destitute [British Radio Official Service I Rusty. Apr. 14. In the House of Commons the Minister of Health, Mr. Greenwood, referring to the problem of homing, ?aid there were 10,000 more houses under construction than a year ago. He -peke with satisfaction of the smoothness178 words
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Article146 1931-04-16 12 A Duikerbok from the Duke of Gloucester [By Air Maill London, April *>. The Trustees of the British Museum (Natural History > met on Saturday and received a number of new acquisitions, among them th 2 skull and head-skin -of an Abyssinian dttlktrbok shot by the Duke146 words
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Article705 1931-04-16 12 A STERN WARNING Cotton Mission Ur^s ;((|i Changes JAPANESE COMPETITION I Router's Service j a ittrti warning to Lm cannot hop« to regain or even m the Far East unless h, r good the market at competitive prfci m the report of the British which visited705 words
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Article83 1931-04-16 12 ECON OM IC CO N FE RENC E Dominion Represent at i\ i Meet m Ottawa (British Radio— Official B Kiu The Dominions Becictary, Mr. J m (he House of Oommom tO-daj, the arrangement for v. Daperlal Conference to bt> btid :n Ottawa Hi were m the hands of the83 words
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Article890 1931-04-16 13 How Scotland Overcame England (By Oir Mail) I From Our Own Correspondent I London, Mar. 31. Just at a time when it seemed to be unanimous opinion North of the Tweed, as well as Booth, that Scottish football is not cf the calibre of England's, the representatives of890 words
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Article696 1931-04-16 13 Dunfermline Lead the Clubs (By Air Mail I [From Our Own Correspondent,: London, Mar. 31. Scottish Club Rugby finished on Saturday and Dunfermline. for the first time m then short history, are leaders m the unofficial championship, and hold a place which has been hitherto occupied by696 words
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Article35 1931-04-16 13 An aviation enthusiast says that fijring m an airplane is as safe as sleeping m bed. But we can't forget that statistics show that more people die m bed than anywhere else. Nashville Southern Lumberman.35 words
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Advertisement728 1931-04-16 13 1 /-the fruit\ /the whole fruit«^V___^ I nothing but the fruiTl is used v AfL >^ > n the manufacture of J v^X^^V v > 'JW I Tl ORANGEPO^f o^^lalaya's Favourite Vhcenix g 'Phone 3ae3. Before leaving home use "HAZELINE 1 &k x (Trade Mark) v J /^Bb SNOW" t728 words
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Advertisement476 1931-04-16 14 EUerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) "ELLERMAT LINE. .->, PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO I UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. CITY OP BATAVIA I>»e Stafapew. CITY OP CORINTH 7 June 9 HOMEWARDS. 8.8. CITY OP476 words
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Advertisement430 1931-04-16 14 British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated m England).) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO V 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 Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnare. Mne anft 1931. KARMALA 9,100 P COMORIN 15,100 Apr.430 words
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Advertisement504 1931-04-16 15 r*^^ OF FAMOUS Cy, 101 PRESIDENT LINERS. Jfl TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON^ FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO. SUEZ PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES AND GINOA. Arrive Leave Leave Arrive Singapore Singapore. Penang. New York. Pres. Adams Apr. 27 Apr. 30 May 2 June c Pres. Harrison May 11504 words
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Advertisement907 1931-04-16 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA] I (Incorporated In Holland.) I UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT I Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to:— Passage, Freights. I Transhipment, Marine Departments and I Managers's desk. Representatives m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penang) I907 words
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Article322 1931-04-16 16 Satisfactory Results of Admiralty Tests Mr. George Hall. M.P. for Aberdare, and Civil Lord of the Admiralty, speaking at Pontypridd m connexion with the by-election, referred to the research work of the Admiralty on the production of fuel oil from coal. During the last 12 or322 words
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Advertisement507 1931-04-16 16 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. HtFilir monthly sailings by the well-known steamer IfARELLA (7,375 tons) and the 8.8. MANOOLA (3,352 tons).. [Cargo only.] s.s. MARKLLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de507 words
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Advertisement160 1931-04-16 16 K. P. M. ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BATAVIA. DIRECT SERVICE TO PORT MORESBY, SAMARAI, NOUMEA. PORT VILLA AND RABAUL. s.s." LE MAIRE SAILING APRIL 20th. For freight and passage please apply to Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij, Pinlayson Green, corner Robinson Road. IWOmiD TOjfcVgT SERVICE I For Everything Appertaining to Travel,160 words
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Advertisement533 1931-04-16 16 KEKR STEAMSHIP Co. I nc (Incorporated In ÜBJL) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). MB. SILVERTEAK May 1 May 4 MS. SILVERS AND AL May 10 May 25 JUTif 2g For rates and particulars please apply to: AGENTS, SINGAPORE,533 words
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Miscellaneous654 1931-04-16 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BT TRAIN Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungel T^mM n> and Kuantan (via Qemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. g aJB Bangkok every Thursday 6 am Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiplng. Penang and Kedah and Lower Slam 6 ajn Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday654 words
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Miscellaneous171 1931-04-16 16 Kepong, Brit. 1322, from Bangkok 15. for Malacca, Port Swettenham 17. Alaska Maru, Jap. 4553, from Osaka 15. for Antwerp 16. Palima, Dut. 629, from Cheribon 1", for Penang 15. Cap. Padaran, Pren. 4891, from Marseilles 15, for Saigon 15. Karuah, Brit. 112, from Muar 15, for Muar 16. Perak,171 words
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Article553 1931-04-16 17 M Rotterdam-Lloyd Flagship Arrives Map* the new flagship of loyd. which wus launched on s :u\d arrived at Singapore yes- p r maiden voyage to the Par East j, reftatend tonnage of 17.000, a c with a beam of 74 and a s keel to the navigating bridge553 words
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Article183 1931-04-16 17 ikes Mudbank m Penang South Channel on Monday, says the Straits Echo, ise keeper of Pulau Rimau Lighte South Channel. Penang reported c that the Hong Kheng was aground < Mm on the left hand side of the bile inward bound. Coming m by i Channel she183 words
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Article539 1931-04-16 17 Australian Rates and Exchange The news contained m the message from Sydney respecting freight rates would not completely have surprised any who have been following the course of Australian commerce and exchange movements (says The Times) Th« statement was to the effect that the shipowners have informed the539 words
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Article112 1931-04-16 17 Preparing Southampton for New Cunarder [British Radio Official Service] Rugby. Apr. 14. The deep water channel into Southampton, which is 1,000 feet wide and 35 feet deep at low water, narrows to 600 feet from the Fawley beacon to the docks. Within a few weeks operations will112 words
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Article124 1931-04-16 17 Chargeurs Reunis* Future The Successors of Moine Comte and Co., Ltd the agents of the Chargeurs Reunis have re ceived information from Paris that the tw< leading French Shipping Companies; the Com pagnie Generale Transatlantique and the Char geurs Reunis have decided to co-operate. N< details have124 words
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Article209 1931-04-16 17 The following passengers are due m Singapore on April 26. by the Katori Maru, which left London on March 27th: Mr. A. B. Auld, Dr. N. A. Canton. Mr. E. Dahl. Mr. H. Herzog. Mr. F. W. Martin. Mr. E. Nielsen, Mr. O. Olsen. Mr. N. Tawan. Mr. and Mrs.209 words
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Article1075 1931-04-16 17 SEAMAN'S ORDEAL Chang Kiang Survivor Picked Up Picked up unconscious by fishermen after spending six days adrift m the China Sea without food or water, part of the time upon raft and part upon a ship's boat, an Annamite caterer of the steamer Chang Kiang,1,075 words
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Advertisement681 1931-04-16 17 r~Z I > NORDDEIJTSCHER See the CANADIAN ROCKIES LLOYD. asm CSAA- UWir UygimTOT «li#vs \^m (Incorpomted to y~~ r a«rm*ny). f*^ t >^^_^ i&fT' •^i^'^^S The undernoted are toe Companyi intended SkBHW,! f REMSCHEID Foi Yokohama. Kobe. OsiUca, Moji and Hankow A*>r 17 .y* —^"i "V^W fc»^ jSr^l TRIER For681 words
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Miscellaneous38 1931-04-16 17 PASSENGERS ARRIVED I i.M. plane from Netherlands East •Singapore on Tuesday: Mr. M. P. Hr De Vriea. PASSENGERS LEFT :VI L.M. plane from Singapore to East Indies on Wednesday: Mr. Mr. Tomlinson, Mr. Pruleau, Mr. M p Pttttat38 words
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Miscellaneous15 1931-04-16 17 The P. and O. Khiva arrived In London at 9.30 a.m. on the 14th instant.15 words
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Article1008 1931-04-16 18 THE PEACE TERMS United Bid for a Food Tax Mandate Mr. Baldwin and the Conservative Central Office have made a treaty of peace with the Press Lords, states the Daily News Lobby Correspondent. Lord Beaverbrook, head of the Empire Crusaders, with, it is understood, the1,008 words
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Article259 1931-04-16 18 Two of the three plane trees outside the Little Britain gate of St. Bartholomew's Hospital have been cut down owing to decay. Their passing reminds us that many of London's trees are growing old and are disappearing. The wonder is. not that they are beginning to259 words
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Article193 1931-04-16 18 Spraying of Ponds Not Feasible Nuwara Kliya. Dr. E. S. Godlieb. the District Medical Officer, Nuwara Eliya, (Ceylon t, who has been investigating the mosquito nuisance, submitted hisreport at a meeting of the Board cf Imp* vrment The report attributes the nuir.anc- to thr numerous swamps which193 words
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Article30 1931-04-16 18 A local traffic-lip/nt bn.ke rlcwn Friday morning, disrupting the e*p, -boiling- schedule m all near-by apartments. The recipe for soft-boiled calls for four red changes and three men Detroit News.30 words
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Advertisement314 1931-04-16 18 I FERODO I I QUALITY UNING S J We stock cut linings for J j^ W J brakes for: J S S 1 MORRIS S jfj ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY IP USED THE J SING2R A jfi g WHOLE WORLD J AUSTIN BRITISB (jj bfi OVER ON S PRODUCT S BRAKES AND314 words
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Advertisement408 1931-04-16 18 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 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, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star iHong Kong Saigon Amritsar Illoilo408 words
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Advertisement327 1931-04-16 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. < Incorporated m England > Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed 1,800,000 Paid-up 1.050.000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.G66.845 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J. M. Ryrie, Esq, Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charlos J. Hambro, Esq J. O. Robinson. Esq., W. H. Shelfcrd, Esi.. Sir Thomas Catto, Bart.327 words
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Advertisement279 1931-04-16 18 INSURANCE. SOUTH ftP BRITISH > insiraml COMTANY, i;.i., FIRE, MARINE, TRANSIT MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED \i LOWEST CURRENT RATKs L. C. MARGOLIOUTH. Office: 2. Finlay.'on PERSONAL ACCIDENTS. FATAL ACCIDENTS are \vv\i\r HAVE yuu made provision for t of your dependents should h. overtake you? IT only costs SIS yiarly to279 words
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Article812 1931-04-16 19 A fairs to be Conducted from Penan*? ial ■mere! meeting of Sandycroft Co Ltd. w;us held m Chartered Bank nben yesterday. Mr. G. A. Pott* (chairpresided and there were also present the l A Pledger, and Mr. E. S. Mitchell Bectetarlea, Messrs Harrisons Barker Chairman, moving tin adoption812 words
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Article326 1931-04-16 19 GAMMON (MALAYA) Satisfactory Year's Working The following is the report to be submitted to the shareholders of Gammon (Malaya) at the Fourth Annual General Meeting to be held at the registered office of the Company. Ocean Building, on April 22nd. at 12 noon After providing for depreciation, commission to managing326 words
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Article410 1931-04-16 19 Tlie following is the Directors* report and statement of accounts for the year end^d December 31st. 1930. to be prtsHUlnd at thtthird annual ordinarj' general meeting of shareholders at Evatt and Co.'s Singapore on April 23rd: The net profit for the year after making provision for depreciation, reserves,410 words
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Article120 1931-04-16 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT Singapore, April 15. Th<?re has not been much doing m rubber or tin shares to-day but industrials have been the medium of fair business. Rubbers.— Bcudais done at 99 and have further buyers, Mentokabs exchanged at 25. Tins.— Kintas 1.03 bid. Sungei Luas 1.04, 1 Pcnawats120 words
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Article228 1931-04-16 19 April 15. SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2:3 27|32 London, 3 months* sight 2(3 13J16 London. 60 days* sight 2)3 25J32 London. 30 days^ sight 2/3 3)4 London, demand 2J3 23 32 London, T.T. 2}3 11 [16 Lyons and Paris, demand 1430 Hamburg, demand 234 M: New York,228 words
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Article205 1931-04-16 19 April 15 Tin 150 Tons $58 50 Oambier Pepper White 37 Pepper Black 2 1 Flake Tapioca 4 00 Pearl Sago Small 525 Copra, Sundried 5.55 Rice, Anam No. 2 250 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) g 30 Rice, Siam old No. 1 320 Rice, Rangoon205 words
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Article951 1931-04-16 19 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15TH CLOSING QUOTATIONS DO IX A H RUBBERS Allen by ($1) 90 1.00 Alor Gajah ($> 65 75 A. Hitam ($1) 1.10 1.25 Am. Malay (s2> 1.00 1.25 A. Kuning ($1) 20 30 Ayer Molek (sl> 65 75 Ayer Panas (sl> 85 95 Baasett (sl>951 words
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Article248 1931-04-16 19 The figures for 1929 were as follows Imports: $880,225,000 £102.692.000, Export* $921,793,000 £107/,42 000> II ■MAth, Imports $73,352,000 «£8.558.000» Exports $76,816,000 (£8.902.000, m ,o C r P the value of Foreign Trade, excluding parcel p«| and bullion IMPORTS EXPORTS Tot, I IncTMM Trad Increase or 93] or248 words
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Article145 1931-04-16 19 Jtinun First Mort^a^re Debentures I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT I London. April 15. Pabang Consolidated are not paying an interim dividend on the Ordinary Shares for the year endim- July 31. 1931. but are paving 3'_. per cent interim on Preference shares. Junun propose creating 50,000 eight per145 words
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67 1931-04-16 19 April 15th.. 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers. R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 10 10 Standard R.S.S. on Tender April 10U 10 :i May 10 104 Juric 10ft 10 T s April-June 11 II 1 Oct. -Dec. 11 11 s Tone of Market: Slightly Ea.sier.67 words
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Article304 1931-04-16 19 KUALA SIDIM RUBBER The Profit Per Acre The following Is the report of the IHMIieW for the year ended DeMMIH 31st. to be presented at the annual Meting on April 21st ai. Penang As a result of .survey made by thr> Manauer it was discovered that I.7ft acres of the304 words
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Article163 1931-04-16 19 MACPHAIL CO.'S DAILY REPORT Singapore, April Tin, Firmer.- Pungahs 12s Od 13.s M, Idm 7.s 9d 8s 9d. Pangnga Riv<-rs 4s 4s 6d M,i!;,wi Consols 15 18. Talani Mines 70 75. PfcMLWata 58 62. Kintas 1.00 1.05. Rantau PNfl It I Hitam Tin 17 20. Sungci Luas 1.02 L 107.163 words
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Advertisement49 1931-04-16 19 Assets exceed $12,000,000. Assurance m force over $38,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd Incorporated m the Straits Settlements HEAD OFFICE Winchester House. Singapore LONDON OFFICE: 27. Old Jewry EC ~"'r :r« nr r~ AGENTS WANTED Managing Dirctor G C. KNOX Actuary W RAPER A. ROBINSON. F I.A.49 words
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Advertisement56 1931-04-16 19 i Royal Exchange j i What do you connect with these two words Insurance Then why not give this old established Corporation the benefit of your connection and be assured of complete satisfaction. i IRo^al Eycbanoe Bssurancc. I INCORPORATED A D 1720 i CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS. A GORDFS LMI I56 words
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Article922 1931-04-16 20 GOLF UNDER ROYAL CHARTER AT BUKIT TIMAH Novel Suggestion at S.G.C. Meeting The novel suggestion that the venue of the recent Malayan Golf Championships might be d granted a Royal Charter In order to obviate F the possibility of the ground being at any time taken up by Government, was922 words
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Article77 1931-04-16 20 Poreda Wins Decision over Risko New York. March 30. Stanley Poreda. of Newark. New Jersey, who Is regarded by sports writers as a promising heavyweight, to-night caused a surprise when he won a decision m ten rounds of hard fighting from Johnny Risko. of Cleveland. RLsko for years77 words
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Article26 1931-04-16 20 In the final of the S.C.C. Volunteer Snooker tournament P. H. Romney and W. Follenfant defeated E A Hudson and A. S. Owens.26 words
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Article275 1931-04-16 20 AMATEUR RACES Horses for Selangor Meeting The following are the handicaps for the first day of the April Amateur Race Meeting on Friday. Polo Ponies. (Abt. 2 furs.): Sunchoke 13.10, Nasib 13.7, St. Andrew 13.5. Her Ladyship 12.12, Maju 12.4, Lady Blair 11.13, Morning Glory 11.5, June275 words
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Article149 1931-04-16 20 Harvey on His Recent Defeat London. Apr. 4. '1 certainly had a tough break." declared Len Harvey, when interviewed by Reuter on his arrival at Southampton last evening after his American tour, but he was not depressed. He said he would just write off his bad luck149 words
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Article126 1931-04-16 20 City and Suburban NonAcceptors London. April 2. The following are the non -acceptors for the City and Suburban, to be run at Epscm on April 22. Handover. Strephon Second, \thford. Ultra Violet Second. Roi de Senfers. Truncheon. Bread Crumb. Cat O' Nine TaiK Nick of Time. Junius. Versailles126 words
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Article108 1931-04-16 20 The following have been selected to represent the S.C.R.C. against the S.R.C. on Saturday, at 2 p.m. on the padang: Dr. Ong Siew Hian. Evan Wong, Siow Kee. Thean Tek. O. Jitt Siang. Teik Ec, R. Tan. Cheon Sim. Koong L^ong. Chow Tat. Lye Whatt. Reserve. Van See. Peng108 words
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Article52 1931-04-16 20 The following will represent the S.C.C. vs The Free Foresters on Saturday and Sunday: R. A. Ashworth, J. L. Bonnar. D. C. Burn, W W. Dean. J. G. Glasgow. R. Jarvis, R. H. C Laverton <Capt.), C. B. Maxwell, H. B. Noon A. L. B. Perkins. T. M.52 words
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Article53 1931-04-16 20 The following have been invited to play Association football for the S.C.C. Ist XI. against R.A. on Tuesday at the Stadium: E. Cherrington; J. L. Elmer. J. G. Glasgow: D. R. Harp?r, A. K. Reade. A. Donald; R. A. F. Brown, E. A. Joy, C. Kendall, N. Fyfe,53 words
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Article57 1931-04-16 20 Owing to further cups having been presented it is necessary to make extensive alterations *o the programme of races for 1931. On Sunday next, instead of a Sea View Race as previously announced, both classes will sail the first race of a series for the Vice -Commodore's 1931 Trophies.57 words
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Article82 1931-04-16 20 The Welsh Rugby Union, at a meeting at Cardiff, considered the incidents which occurred m the match at Newport between Newport and Cardiff on Feb. 21. A report was received from Mr. H. F. Davis, of Llwynpia. the referee, explaining why he ordered off th? field H. C. Day, the82 words
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Article178 1931-04-16 20 MR. E. D. ANDREWS How Yesterday's Games Ended Results of yesterday's ties m the S.C.C. tennis tournament are given below: Godown Doubles Handicap E. L. Case and W. Rodger beat Lt. J. W. Saunders and Capt. R. McL. More 4 6, 7 5, 6—3. A. D.178 words
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Article74 1931-04-16 20 Unable to Play m Exhibition Matches Owing to the fact that he has been suddenly taken ill Mr. E. D. Andrews will not be able to play m the exhibition lawn tennis matches which had been arranged for to-day and tomorrow, and the mitches will not.74 words
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Article179 1931-04-16 20 Results of ties. Championship Singles N. E. Ess beat N. S. Hogan. 6—l. 7—5. F. Scully beat J. S. de Souza. 6- -4, 6 4. G. de Souza beat G. O. G. Hoy. 6 3. 6 4. "A" Singles C. A. Norris beat R. C. Oehlers. 6179 words
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Article149 1931-04-16 20 Critics on "Appalling" Service Mcntone, Mar. 9. Miss Betty Nuthall was beaten by Mme. Mathieu by 7—5. 6—3. m the semi-final of the International Club tournament here to-day. In the women's doubles semi-final Miss Nuthall and Miss Heeley beat Frl. Aussem and Mile. Valerio 6 4. 6149 words
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Article166 1931-04-16 20 Played for Cambridge m 1863 Mr. Tom Collins, the oldest living cricket Blue, who resides at Newport <Salop>, was 90 years old on January 31. He played for Cambridge vs. Oxford m 1863, when he had among his colleagues the Hon. C. G. Liyttelton (afterwards Lord166 words
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Article27 1931-04-16 20 A s— Nil Victory for Falkirk IReuter's Service] London, April 14. In a Scottish League match to-day Falkirk defeated St. Mirren at Falkirk s—nil.5 nil.27 words
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Article638 1931-04-16 20 FINISH OF THE SWING How Vardon and Jones Do it A correspondent, who has heard the savage ungle call of the blinkers and has seen the seeking finger of the yawning traps, is somefhat upset about the proper straightness of the eft arm, writes Crantland638 words
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Article260 1931-04-16 20 Remarkable Scoring By Morris and Sparrow Rarnet. Barnet Football Club would like to know whether there is another club anywhere for whom two players have reached a double cenutry of goils within ten years? They believe that this distinction, to which they can lay claim, is a260 words
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Article113 1931-04-16 20 How Philip Mead was Saved for Cricket Has any Australian or international renown graduated from such modest cricket beginning as Phil Mead? asks the Sydney Referee. He showed great promise as a kid. but got Saturday afternoon job with a green-grocer, for which he was paid eighteenpence.113 words
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Advertisement497 1931-04-16 20 I SPECIAL OFFER 1 FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL j FOR CASH ONLY. j 1 so°i. I OFF OUR REGULAR PRICES j For Various Lines including the following I Stylus Fountain Pens Security Fountain Pea* Swan Fountain Pens, De La Rue Fountain Ions I Fountain Pen Desk Sets, Bottle Stylo497 words
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