The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 April 1931
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Title Section26 1931-04-17 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,312. ESTABLISHED 1835. i i——i i mwy«»»«. > i,m i ,t_mmum SINGAPORE. S.S. FRIEfAY. APRIL 17, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.26 words
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Article341 1931-04-17 1 The first London Australia air mail plane arrived m Singapore yesterday evening Page 11. Sir Cecil dementi's British Air-mail letter— Page 11. An interview with Queen Ena of Spain on her arrival m Paris Page 10. The hearing- of an allegation of criminal intimidation, preferred against a341 words
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Article1261 1931-04-17 1 j As a nation we are, I suppose, quite thankful enough for not being as other men are, and i need no encouragement m that kind of gratitude. Yet it must be permissible now and then, and, if so, let us thank Heaven that we haveThe Times - 1,261 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement319 1931-04-17 1 X 1 VFARS OF MANUFACTURING LEADERSHIP NO KELVINATOR HAS EVER WORN OUT (IF T7 HKOS. CO., 53 Robinson Rd J RAFFLES HOTEL I I Friday April 24th I t George's Society Dinner I Applications should be made 1 to the Hon. Secretary not later I m The Hotel Ball Room319 words
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Advertisement222 1931-04-17 1 E IROPE <£) HOTE U "Renowned by Kecommendation" I I TO-NIGHT 1 Music on the Verandah from 7.45 p.m. to B^o p.m. i I MUSIC DURING TIFFIN EVERY DAY. j CONCERT EVERY SUNDAY— 9.IS p.m. to 11 p.m. ROBERT DRESCHER'S FAMOUS VIENNESE ORCHESTRA. [l fi SPECIAL NOTICE.— Owing to other222 words
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Advertisement240 1931-04-17 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Cinema quide Page 2. Police Band engagements Page 2. St. Ivel ready-to-serve foods Page 3. Cross and Blackwell's jelly crystals Page 1. Three -Threes and Ardath certificates Page riIDVCB EC&3 I j EASY HANDLING j j Gifts should be "Very" j Very different j Very useful Very good240 words
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Advertisement17 1931-04-17 1 17 YEARS OF MANUFACTURING LEADERSHIP NO KELVJNATOR HAS EVER WORN OUT GETZ BROS. CO., 5S Robinson Rd.17 words
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Article267 1931-04-17 2 Interesting Point m Pondicherry Case London. Mar. 27. How an agnu can pay over a sum which he has not received requires for its appreciation a metaphysical subtlety remote from the prosaic realm of income t:.x law. declared Lord MacMillan delivering the judgment of the Privy Council267 words
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Article82 1931-04-17 2 Agenda for May Meeting Geneva. April IU. Tht- Agenda of the 63rri League Council meeting was publish on Friday. It contains a number of important items, including the British and German motions" regarding publicity :us regards armaments as a prelude to the Disarmament Conference The Austro-German Pact82 words
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Article173 1931-04-17 2 Friday. 5 p m.. Malay Drill Hall. ~Y" iMalay) Coy.. Drill and Weapon Training. 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall, Intelligence Platoon Lecture. "D" 'Eurasian* Coy.. Weapon Training. Ist. Bn. Sig Section Dili Tel-phones m Oinili's circuit.. Bdc. Sit, r Section, Section piirad.'. Saturday. 2 pin Bukit Tunah Range.173 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement233 1931-04-17 2 New Shipment Just Arrived of MORNVS High Class Toilet Specialities. Bath Soap, Bath Salts. Bath Dusting Powder. Complexion Powder. Toilet Soap MEDICAL HALL LTD. Opposite G.P.O. Singapore. Outstation orders promptly despatched. Everybody Agrees j That the Best food m Town, The most attractively- I j presented dishes J j and233 words
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Advertisement163 1931-04-17 2 I 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 I BOOK NOW AT LITTLE'S IS, $1 AND CTS. 50 Booking Now Open at Little's FOR M&tarice Martenot MUSIC FROM163 words
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Advertisement207 1931-04-17 2 1 Who is ELISSA LAN 1)1 j| 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 1 j| Matiiioes- To-morrow and Sunday at 3 i CHILDREN HALF PRICE. That Laagh Riot with ji the Paris Label! I i uT^ SXm SB Hh/ lua«h rni.k ng y; handsome y^> A WMf mS^ mt'mVllw! itM.i>M» x am iwk207 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous231 1931-04-17 2 THE WEEK Friday, 191k. High Waur 10 20. 80 it 212 30. S3 ft Football: Div. I. RAF fi P. Bruii at Stadium; Di^ II P. fi Robinson's at SH B Saturda>. 18th Hi^h Wfttcr LO.M M :t 22. =>'2 8.4 ft Gricket: SCC VI PfM Funstns at SCC: SCR.C231 words
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Article797 1931-04-17 3 RUSSIA PROTEST Crackers and Free Fights Uproar. •ftcrjWMtlM by frer Bghli and the ?\pl.\sion of fireworks, disturbed a demonsi'aticn which MM held at the Albert Hall, on Mrirch ftb to protest against "slavery" m Russia. Lord BirntfMrd presided, Mr. Winston Cliarchill w?s aoc of the .speakers, and797 words
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Article210 1931-04-17 3 Statue to be Placed m View of Members A shock is m Stan for the members of the Caiiton Club. "Genesis." Jacob Epsteins latest work, is to be placed m i garden, surrounded by trees, and overlooked by the Caiiton Club members. It has been boupht210 words
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Article503 1931-04-17 3 Sir Rennell Rodd and the Five Years Plan At the annual meeting of th< South-Eastern Area Women's Advisory Committee cf the National Union of Conservative and Unionist Associations m the Ca\u,n Hall Sir Rennell Road. M.P.. dellrered an Mktrcu, m which he cmpha.si/rd tl\> mtamtt of Communism503 words
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Article166 1931-04-17 3 By Lieutenant-Co'one: M. J. T. Rcffiy, M.C.. Commanding S.S.V.F. Singapore, April 14. No. 15 Camps The following Camp arrangements are republished for infor:nat cn: S.R.E. <v> Sig'ap 18.4.31 194.31 Ist Bn. S.S.V.F. Officers N.C.O.s Siplap 25.4.31 26.4.31 Ranges The following Rnnj'e allotments are republished for infci-mnticn:— Buses166 words
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Article105 1931-04-17 3 Rush at Close of Meeting Karachi, M;»r. ZS. L. Choitrnm Vi.shindas. retired dorror from Hyderabad <Sind>. WM suffocated to death m the crush following this evening's meeting on the Con^rrsj grounds where Mr. Gandhi spoke, for nearly an hour. Hundreds of thousands of men, women and chfldren Ustened105 words
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Advertisement253 1931-04-17 3 I v s*^^5 I HV SPECIAX >|bJ^^if U M E KING I B At >rOINTMENT TO <mt*3^ OF SIAM I 1872 I: PRESENT THAT MEANS REAL PLEASURE 1 I AND EVERLASTING REMEMBRANCE 1 B v 4^f^-~~ -**TS^' S-\ Awl*/ >'^w^h^B|^>v m -t^J^v^^^** v^* M'■ "fcjk J vt ■> *■!«-'^BB>V r253 words
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Advertisement67 1931-04-17 3 THEJJEADY TO SERvTfoODS AND DAIRY PRODUCE OP You can depend on the quality of St Ivel Remdy-to-Serve foods. The flavours, too. are natural Soups. Fish. Sausages. Entrees. Hams. Bacon. Jamj. Cheese. All the best storee~in Singapore sell them. Made by:--m APLIN BARRETT We«tern Counties Creameriet Lt«L. Yeovil, Somerset. England. Proprietors67 words
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Advertisement500 1931-04-17 3 Estate Trust Agencies 1 1 (1927) Limited. i BRANCHES i 5 21, First Cross Street MALACCA. r 11, Light Street PENANG. i j I 14 Klyne Street KUALA LUMPUR. i j i| Registered by and Security deposited with i j the Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, i500 words
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HIS MAJESTY'S GARDEN AT WINDSOR
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Article686 1931-04-17 4 Kitchen History of England. London. WHEN the King and Queen go to Windsor His Majesty indulges his passion for hor- j ticulture. It is said that if he had been born a commoner hLs instincts would have led him to the soil. At Windsor he is known as the "Gardener686 words
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Article75 1931-04-17 4 SOME women are self-conscious about carrying bottles of scent m their handbags, but they are tempted to indulge their taste m perfume now that scent sprays are made m the shape of lighters. They are prepared especially for the handbag, but are rather larger than the75 words
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Article92 1931-04-17 4 GLAZED chintzes which attracted the attention of the Queen recently are being used by many well-known people m re-decorating their homes this spring. Chintzes with historical patterns are often quilted and padded, and their colourings are always warm and cosy. Richly-coloured Chinese vases on a dull pink ground92 words
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Article67 1931-04-17 4 IIJIONOGRAMS are more popular now on handbags than they«have been for some time Glass initials vie with little gilt letters, and a change from transparent glass motifs is provided by plaques where the initial appears m black. This is quite large, measuring two inches aero??, and it is67 words
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Article126 1931-04-17 4 1 A HOUSE SPECIALISING m millinery, spon- >ors. among other extravagances, hats with removable brims. They are to be worn on the beach this summer, and will make it easy for; the wearer to be tanned or protected from the sun. at will. A pretty mannequin126 words
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Article1006 1931-04-17 4 IITHERE the fiat is small, and you seek comfort by arranging space-saving furnitui-: to the I best advantage, you will find the kitchen table j with four legs is quite a waste of space com- pared with the table which has a well-appoint-!ed cupboard fitted underneath. The1,006 words
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Article711 1931-04-17 4 Moods and Modes of Eve Some Picture Hats By Our Woman sm-nsf /^l^- Iv^k ••£> Correspondent. 3.11(1 V^UICTS THE word Spring, alas, can give us m Malaya very much fewer thrills than it can at home. Here we cling to our felt pull-on hats the whole year round, whereas at711 words
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WOMAN ASPIRES TO GREAT HEIGHTS
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Article95 1931-04-17 4 THE most unusual lamp shade, among dozens of new and fascinating styles, is of double celluloid. The inside shade has been delicately painted with birds to accord with those on the vase holding the lamp, and the shadow effect on the outer shy.de is decidedly attractive.95 words
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Article99 1931-04-17 4 TO write of folding coathangers is to come down to the trivial, but the artist does not disdain them, and even here originality deserves mention. The newest type is made of three-ply wood m the shape o'. a bird with outstretched wings, the neck of the99 words
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Article108 1931-04-17 4 NOWADAYS, nickel-plated holders are made to fit all sort of pots and jars, so that preserves can be used on the table m the pots m which they are sole 1 There are small holders for pastes and potted meats with silvered lids to replace the cardboard108 words
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Article72 1931-04-17 4 TO help you when you are packing parcels, a very novel box or rather two boxes, one surmounting the other holds the string, and the adhesive binding- paper which has new displaced string m many households. At the side cf this contraption is the place for a72 words
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Article77 1931-04-17 4 LOVELY dinner pyjamas seen m parades of fashion's best, include modes m black velvet. One model was cut m one piece and fastened down the side so that it fitted quite tightly. The low decollete at the back had been trimmed with hand-made ecru lace. Another suit77 words
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Article76 1931-04-17 4 HOUSEWIVES who are interested m glass ware will be attracted by the new flint glass of the "bubbly" description. Not least of the charming articles m this glass is a water bottle which is squat and very firmly balanced. Since the taste of the moment is for76 words
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Article53 1931-04-17 4 I ACQUER is fashionable for necklaces, small discs alternating with large pear-shaped beads. Red and gold lacquer necklaces are seen with red or black frocks, and handbags have motifs also lacquered. It is by the discreet use of these accessories that one gains the comforting feeling of possessing53 words
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Article77 1931-04-17 4 4 BEAUTIFUL evening bag recently pur- chased by H.R.H. the Duchess of York was of parchment coloured moire embroidered with tulips and other spring flowers. Her Royal Highness was also attracted by a black antelope bag with a little marquasite frog as the fastener. Undoubtedly, it is77 words
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Article837 1931-04-17 4 Setting up a New Record. MISS Ruth Nichols of Rye h, ltW woman's trans-continental air sp,.,. d set a new world's altitude fjiirhi women of more than 30.000 foct dm m and its dnvirons, if the reading )f altimeters and the estimates uf aviatio,, are correct. In addition, she is837 words
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Advertisement27 1931-04-17 4 FASH.ONS i,. Hrc,^. ihr risht Ls fc igu -->^ C o mpar »«h th, on, hr Ml. a cp y n btatk b, worn thfc y^ at Ascot.27 words
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Article2580 1931-04-17 5 UTTERLY LOST IN LONDON 20,000 STUDENTS The Big Bangs of South Kensington Tin other day I hailed a taxi m the Strand and asked the driver to take me to the Unifenity of London He pushed his cap back from his forehead and thought deeply, m the ruminating way that2,580 words
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Article159 1931-04-17 5 Price War Raging m Melbourne The present petrol price war m Melbouvr.i has given birth to many .small dealers m fuel which is offered at their pumps at as lew as 110 a gallon. The big companies' price for all first grade fuel is 23, the independents"159 words
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Article561 1931-04-17 5 Queer Devices m The Wind Have you ever noticed the many curious weathervanes on churches and other buildings March is the month of winds, so now is a suitable time to take a good look at them. Like most customs m our country the idea of" placing something561 words
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938 1931-04-17 6 LIFE OVERSEAS I,ord Willingdon on His Old Post and His New IBy Air Mail] Lord Willinodon. the new Viceroy of India, talked with an Evening News correspondent before having England. He spoke of his old days In India, when he VM Governor of Bombay,938 words
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Article90 1931-04-17 6 Due largely to the profit of £458 made on the visit of the Australians to Chesterfield and the receipt of £1.285. being their share of the Test match proceeds, the Derbyshire County Cricket Club last season made a profit of £378. This compares with a loss the previous summer of90 words
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Article454 1931-04-17 6 Romanization Before the Conquest A meeting Ol the Society ol Antiquaries was held at Burlington House, the President. Mr. C. R. Peers, being m the chair. A joint account of the 1930 excavations at Colchester was presented by Mr. Christopher Hawker. Mr. M. R. Hull (Curator of the454 words
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Article197 1931-04-17 6 Chairman, at Kingston, to youth. Are you' represented Yes. sir. I am here. Nottingham solicitors: It is not fair that a thirsty miner should have to walk two miles' to* get a drink 1 Representatives of the First and BfecOMd Division clubs of the PootbaU League, meeting at Manchester last197 words
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Advertisement365 1931-04-17 6 IN. I l^'jjl I I il I^UMJ v» PTT~~" iiilfiii 'mi -v y s?* ir- \i Mr II I 1 s f w i -I f~^^- Q^ittuv How Parker IV I Fressvireless fcl I improves your handwriting I "Prcssureiess Touch" aad featherlight poise combine m the new streamlined Parker Duofold365 words
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Advertisement296 1931-04-17 6 ARE YOU ALLURING? Have you sparkling vitality and womanly appeal Men always prefer the woman who's 'alive' who seems to possess unbounded energy and bubbles over with high spirits. She is. naturally, always preferred to her tired-looking, depressed, thin, 'never up-to-the-mark* sister. Are v»" as attractive and fit as you'd296 words
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Advertisement398 1931-04-17 6 HpO that vast majority of mankind mT\ $f™*~T which relics upon its dai'y labours jSa V I^Cfc^' for its daily bread, the prospect of Wfl A x %'s£&sm illness brings anxiet-es almost more B^nS^Vv^m!; wearing than the suffering itself. !?©?^sm}\CJB Those carefully hoard, d savings of u^' ff K^j yours398 words
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Article471 1931-04-17 7 POSTILLION TO FAMOUS "Jimmy" Meads— an Oxford Institution "Jimmy* Meads, the Princes favourite "cabby" during his undergraduate days at Oxford, the first hansom driver m Oxford, and a postillion to noblemen of mid-Victorian days, has died m Bedford at the age of 80. For more than471 words
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Article424 1931-04-17 7 Impatience as a Sign of Mental Incapacity A discussion between Lord Mtrrivalc and Sir Thomas Hordcr about provocation and insanity took place at the hearing of the £300.000 will dispute case In the Probate Court. Sir Thomas was giving evidence tor Lady Rosamond Christie, a daughter of424 words
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Article85 1931-04-17 7 [From Our Own Correspondent! Malacca, April 15. The Rev. Brother Louis, director of St. Francis Institution, owing reasons of health is obliged to leave Malacca. It is understood he will not return. He left early the morning for Seremban and Penang. The Rev. Brother Dominic, from St. John's85 words
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Article580 1931-04-17 7 Seen from the Fourteenth Storey To a Britisher, who MSOCtatet spring with March winds. April showers, and finally, May flowers, spring m New York seems a most extraordinary one. writes A X m the Manchester Guardian. From the window of my tiny flat high vp but580 words
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Article131 1931-04-17 7 K«»m«\ Mar. 15. A |6-hour rl.xk. almost entirely made of bamboo, built In the farm f AukM eaUk B has just been completed by watchmaker, I tttni'll 1 Cost iir/o Rcnzi, ol Runini The dock, j which h ant :m. high, T.ot only marks the! hour, the131 words
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Advertisement274 1931-04-17 7 (i ■Bill k^dnPSrS^ffftfl *^___BB_t m: "^!L^_^_^^ ifl^S^^Tlr^MP^—^^^^ CREAM PUL P ,gm NG FURNITURE _t^P*_rf_^_i _^_^^_h^_l _^_i uk ■*> /_mßj_HH_^_^_k -H i^i Xl 'iTj^ l_^_^_r _^_r _^K^_l lcS3W_Bvj»__a^ _i Dulls Teeth It is a constant danger P i 'niy of teeth Pepsodcnt contains no pumice, I is. is the chief cause274 words
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Advertisement289 1931-04-17 7 When you get the right food for a if, different m one very important baby everything else comet right- Bur way. The Lactogen" process makes i( your baby is Uke lots of others the Curd light and flaky. /Vny baby and cant take ordinary milk, try can digest Laccogen." And289 words
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Article726 1931-04-17 8 CLUB SCENE .ludi>e on Behaviour of A Gentleman Lewes (Sussex). Extraordinary .stories of a scene m the New ?lub. Ml exclusive Brighton resort, wer? told at j cv AinMCfl during an action brought, by Mi.J 3a\Lii.i.:t Puller, of Marine-parade. Brighton,' •gains; Colonrl Henry Vincent Bailey,726 words
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Article219 1931-04-17 8 The undernotcd non-fiction works will I* ready for issue on Saturday, at 9 a.m.: Brunovst.y < Vladimir > The Methods of the Oypu. (Russian Secret Police). 1931. illus. Buckley (Hance H.d Great Event 1930. (War Experiences Cunnington (E.E.) The Modern Chess Primer. Court (H.) and E. L. Court.219 words
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Article624 1931-04-17 8 WHEN MAN PROPOSES Moments "Sacred to man and Girl" To the girl of to-day Mr. Justice McCardie. the bachelor judge', has put this important question: Is it desirable for a girl to enter into an engagement with a man without setting some limitation to the time624 words
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Article383 1931-04-17 8 Richest Woman of New York Dead New York. Maxvh I.V Miss Ella Wenciol. New York's richest WOOMU) and the last descendant of John Wendel. partner of the lirst John J. Astor iii the fur business, wii buried to-day following a simple service m the old. brick383 words
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Advertisement450 1931-04-17 8 PI ■a %:L Don- r^> Neglect 4^V^V INDIGESTION TMDIGESTJON fhould never be disregarded, i X for it warm of oxcess st<mach acid which ferments foods forms painful gases and attacks the delicate toi.uch lming. If ncpLcted this excess acid may cause gastritis or even ulcers. The i :v-t wai of450 words
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Advertisement326 1931-04-17 8 CHRYSLER LEADING VALUES Just one ride will show you the astonishing differences between Plymouth and established ideas about low\.^M priced cars how much bigger, steadier and Binoothei X Plymouth is— what a difference its internal-expanding J^ihiJftjK weatherproof hydraulic brakes make -the advantagei vfe WCk\^ ()t t8 f u M-**** Safety-Steel326 words
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Advertisement449 1931-04-17 9 business cards. Experienced help masseusl fWOM 8 A.M. TO 8 P.M. i«9 Middle Road, Colonial Garage, Phone 3729. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY H NUGENT BUCKERIDGE Highest Class Work Lowest Rates L AII>I.AW BUILDING— 'Phone 7898. TYPEWRITING .d :md typewriting work underi by experienced man. Satisfaction vi.tM'd. Terms moderate. STSAITB TYPKWKITIXG BIREAI\449 words
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Advertisement617 1931-04-17 9 TE^NDERa SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE ls hereby given that tenders are aovr invited lor the following materials or ervlces, and that particulars of such tenders nay be obtained m the Tender Room, Municipal Offices Dismantling of the Market at Geylanß Road and Re-erecting same for New Pig Pens and617 words
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Advertisement515 1931-04-17 9 NOTICES. SINGAPORE IMPROVEMENT TRUST. Singapore Improvement Ordinance No. 10 of 1927, as Amended by Ordinance No. 13 of 1930. AMENDMENT NO. 9 OF 1931 TO THE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN. Notice to Owners or reputed Owners of property affected by the plan. Whereas the Singapore Improvement Trust has considered it necessary515 words
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Advertisement429 1931-04-17 9 NOTICES THK SINGAPORE FREE PRESS Tlie Premier Morning Daily m Malaya. A live "news" paper— 3o-40 columns of news daily. j Also the best Medium for Advertising. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest Telegrams. Latest News and Latest Announcements. Special Daily London Cables, Rubber and Tin Price Cables429 words
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Advertisement784 1931-04-17 9 BY ORDER OF THE MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONERS AUCTION SALE OF 25 lots of valuable freehold building allotments Mluate at Al-Jimicd Road off Oi«yJa;,e Road, next to the Methodist Mission Church and School, mar Simi AttOUC, Singapore, arc-, 1,765 sq. ft., 1,983 sq. ft. and 1,440 sq. ft> each lot. Lots 1784 words
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Article53 1931-04-17 10 WATSON -TALBOT —At St. Andrew's Church. Kuala Lumpur, on April 2nd. Victor Edward Watson, of Belmcnt Estate. Kajang. son of the late R. Watson, of Snarosbrook. London, and Mrs. E. Watson, to Mary Ivy Talbot. only daughter of W. H. J. Talbot. of Kuala Lumpur, and the late Mrs.53 words
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Article21 1931-04-17 10 ROWLAND— At Castle Juval. Senates. Italy, on 9th March. Mrs. W. R. Rowland, late of Perhentian Tinggi and Pulau Bulang.21 words
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964 1931-04-17 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. FRIDAY. APRIL 17. 1931. SURVIVAL OF THE UNFIT Looking back over the last few years it is easy to recall many reports which have called attention to the chaotic and undisciplined condition of the cotton trade. It is not competent for anyone unfamiliar with the actual conditions964 words
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Article114 1931-04-17 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, April 16, 5.11 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £111 13(16 (£ll3 15|16). Forward £113 3}16 (£ll5 7116). The market is easier. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's114 words
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Article154 1931-04-17 10 LIBERALS' ATTITUDE Meeting of Parliamentary Party [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, April 16. The Parliamentary Liberal Party held a thronged meeting last night to consider their attitude to the Conservative vote cf c?nsure, to be moved m the Commons to-night by Mr. Baldwin, on the Government's154 words
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Article119 1931-04-17 10 Two Hours' Interview With Lord Irwin f ßeuter's Service] Bcmbay, April 16. At the conclusion of a two hours' interview with Lord Irwin here Mr. Gandhi was pursued by pressmen as he hurried to his residence. He took a vow of silence, but Lord Irwin subsequently replying to119 words
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Article106 1931-04-17 10 No Further Bulletins to be Issued f ßeuters Service] London. April 16. The King is progressing satisfactorily and no further official statements will be issued. [British Radio Official Service] Rugby. April 16. Sir Milsom Rees and Dr. Martyn. of Windsor saw the King this morning. It is106 words
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Article41 1931-04-17 10 Outrage by Chinese Communists [Reuter's Far Eastern Service] Hankow. April 16. It is reported that the Belgian priest. Father Maryn Aeons, who was captured by communists has been murdered. His body was discovered on the river bank near Patune.41 words
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Article158 1931-04-17 10 A copy cf the second issue of the Malayan Co-Operator reaches us from the Selangor Urban Co-Operative Union. The number has an appreciative foreword from Mr. L. D. Gammans, Assistant Director of Co-Operation. and a number of useful and instructive articles on cooperation matters. The issue of158 words
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Article119 1931-04-17 10 The following letter reaches us from the Agents of the Government of India Dear Sir. You might remember that m Januarj last a notice under the signature of Mr. J. M* Barron M.C.S., Acting Deputy Controller of Labour Malaya, dated Penang. January 10th. 1931 was issued announcing the119 words
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Article105 1931-04-17 10 On April 23rd. (next week) Harmston's Circus will again visit Singapore and will play on a site at the junction of Albert Street and Victoria Street. This circus is practically the only representative of what may be called the entertainments of olden days m this part105 words
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Article850 1931-04-17 10 "OH, WHAT TERRIBIF HOURS" QUEEN ENA SPEAKS Sympathetic Reception j n France IReuter's Service] Bordeaux. pri R A Queen's tears deeply moved R. tI France. Her Majesty was acclaim- -rj stopping place after leaving the famtfa the Royal saloon was heaped with fa ferings. Even m Spain theie mtn iff<850 words
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Advertisement159 1931-04-17 10 9|| ROBINSON ROAD v THE RETAIL HOUSE OF CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinance* cf Hong Kong* {Incorporated m Shanghai*. NO ORDER TOO SMALL. Pure Fresh Cow's Milk 1 I FROM I I OUR OWN DAIRY FARM 1 1 OBTAINABLE AT I 1 COLD STORAGE- -I I159 words
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Advertisement140 1931-04-17 10 THE MEMOIRS OF MARSHAL FOCH. Translated by Colonel T. Bent lev Mott. MARSHAL FOCH did net intend that these memoirs should be released until many years after his death, but because of recent bitter controversies on which they have so great a bearing, the Marshal's family now permit the publication140 words
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Article325 1931-04-17 11 EMILIO S( ALA'S TROUBLES {354,544 Not to be Handed Over [By British Air Mail] Dublin. April 4. VM a .sensational development yester- the luck of Mr. Emilio Seala. the Ita- roprtetOC of a Battersea cafe, whose ticcirakl.-. the winning horse, m the <i National325 words
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Article59 1931-04-17 11 Friend Says that He has Left the Country Mr Emilio Scala. who has complained that worried and could not sleep because he I entitled to £100.000 which he said was liter selling part of his ticket m the npeep had disappeared when a Daily 1 reporter called59 words
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Article271 1931-04-17 11 1( ent ralising Public [By British Air Mail) London, April 4. '■on of rest for Londoners and provincial B to be provided m the form of laidputfcm m Whitehall opposite the Cenos one of the features of the plan for a large block of offices for housing271 words
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194 1931-04-17 11 FROM LONDON TO SINGAPORE IN TWELVE DAYS GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE TO FREE PRESS CITY OF CAIRO BRINGS SEVEN BAGS OF LETTERS I The first British air mail from England to Singapore, on its way tc Australia, arrived at Seletar yesterday afternoon bringing 68 V 2194 words
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953 1931-04-17 11 Definitely, and beyond all possible argument. London was brought within 12 days of Singapore yesterday (writes a Free Press representative who watched the arrival of the first experimental air mail, which left Croydon on April 4th. at Seletar yesterday aft?rnoon>. It Ls true that m953 words
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Article245 1931-04-17 11 "Bringing Together the Peoples of the Empire'" [By British Air Mail] The following circular letter from Imperial Airways is being issued broadcast along the route followed by the air mail plane: This letter is coming to you by the first Air Mail frcm England to Australia, covering245 words
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Article196 1931-04-17 11 [By British Air Mail] The new facilities offered for the dispatch of private and commercial correspondence are sure m time to be widely patronized, but the sooner people m both countries learn to take advantage of them the better for the success of the196 words
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Article592 1931-04-17 11 TERMS OF SETTLEMENT Correspondence With Mr. Neville Chamberlain IBy British Air Mail] London, April 3. Conservative headquarters last night issued correspondence between Lord Beaverbrook and Mr. Neville Chamberlain, Indicating that differences between the former and the Conservative Party regarding policy have been bridged. The basis592 words
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Article272 1931-04-17 11 Professor Bostock Hill on Unfounded Aspersions [By British Air Mail] London, April 4. The following letter has appeared m the Morning Post by Professor Bostock Hill following: an article about Malaya which has already been sent out: Will you allow me m a few lines to support the272 words
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Advertisement124 1931-04-17 11 SIB BRIG GEDDES' MESSAGE I By British Air Maill M.o 1 appeal to the public to help by i writing to-day by this air mail to any J friends, personal or business, m Australia. j I Mking them to reply by the return air mails J which leave Port Darwin,124 words
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Advertisement65 1931-04-17 11 J MALAYA'S AERODROMES i J Though the City of Cairo successfully I landed and took off at Victoria Point and Alor Star on Wednesday and yesterday, j I the Free Press understands that Imperial J Airways Ltd., may be notified of the fact I that the landing grounds are at65 words
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Advertisement224 1931-04-17 11 iMECCANOI X REAL ENGINEERING IN MINIATURE. J* <^ I I m&"-^^jm V Ukj I t I #^3^R X WHEN A MECCANO BOY WANTS A NEW TOY *f HE BUILDS IT HIMSELF. NOT ONLY DOES HE *t* BUILD TOYS, HE ALSO BUILDS REAL WORKING f MODELS OF THE WORLD'S MOST WONDERFUL224 words
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Article118 1931-04-17 12 LABOUR RETAIN SEAT A (ireatly Reduced Majority APATHETIC ELECTORS |Reuter\s Service London. April Ift. The by-election at East Woolwich, due to the »l<\ation Of the Labour member. Mr. Snell. to the Peerage, resulted as follow Mr. Hicks (Labour) 16.200. Mr. BturapoeU Smith < Const native* 12.357. Altfaougn118 words
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Article152 1931-04-17 12 National Policy Stated I British Radio Official Servic: Ruffhy. April 15. In the Bouse of Commons, the Minister of Health. Mr. Arthur Greenwicd. moved the .second trading of the Town and Country Planning Bill, which gives local authorities control oi the luture dtvelenm^nt of all land m Great152 words
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Article103 1931-04-17 12 Reconciliation of Jews and Arabs r I British Radio— Official Service 1 Rugby. April 15. Asked m the Hou.«c of Commons about the present position m Palestine. Dr. Drummond ***** Is. the Under-Secretary for the Colonies, .vaid that apart from an isolated incident the Easter season always a103 words
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Article76 1931-04-17 12 1 Prussian Inventor's Experiment ißeuttr's Service Osnabrueck. April 15. Claimed by its inventor, an aeronautical engineer named ReirJiold Tillinp. to be "a real rocket plans" because it returns near its starting -point, a new Rocket was tried out here to-day and reached a height ol 6.00076 words
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Article64 1931-04-17 12 American Expert's Visit I Renter's Service I New York. April 15. Mr. Pitt man. chairman of the Senat" Foreign Relations CommiUre. announce that he is leaving within a month for Chiru to study the silver depression and track renditions with China. The Committee hM al.o directed Senator Svanson64 words
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Article62 1931-04-17 12 Anglo-Chinese Discussions Still m Progress I Reuters Service 1 London. April 15. In the If OHM of Commons to-day, replying to Sir Kingsley Wood (Con.. W. Wootwfeh) Mr. Henderson (Foreign Secretary! stated that negotiations with the Nanking Government with regard to extrality are still proceeding, but he was not62 words
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Article61 1931-04-17 12 ligfg Visitation X Recurs I Reuters Service) Brussels, April 15. Cloud.- of strange poison' gas. similar to that which CAUMd a number of deaths m the Liege district a few months a^o. revisited Tilleur near Ltefe, and many of the inhabitants had to be HMdtoftQy assisted. The emanation61 words
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Article794 1931-04-17 12 $3,500,000 OFFER International Syndicate's Plans If the Shanghai Municipal Council fails to' take up the option offered by the Shanghai J Land Investment Company for the purchase of the Majestic site for Tls. 3.500.000. tbe nwciimooted property will pass into the hands' of an International syndicate at794 words
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Article58 1931-04-17 12 Suggestion for A Civic Centre and Gardens Shanghai. Apr. 7. Messrs. E. F. Harris and G. A. Fitch to-day forwarded a resolution to the Municipal Council that the Majestic Hotel property be purchased by the Council for use as a public garden and civic centre. It Is understood58 words
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Article103 1931-04-17 12 Arrested m American Farmhouse Raid St. Joseph, Missiuri. Mar. 26. Traced by finger prints. Fred Burke killer machine-gunner and bank rcbber. who is known m Chicago as "the most dang?rous man alive" was arrested by armed detectives m a dramatic daybreak raid on a farmhouse near103 words
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Article142 1931-04-17 12 VICTIMS OF EXCHANGE Position of Hong Kong Officials j [Reuter's Service. London. April 15. I Tne rate of payment of civil servants In Hong Kong was raised In questions m the House of Commons to-day. I Mr. Drummond Shlels, replying, confirmed that civil servants are recruited On142 words
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Article331 1931-04-17 12 "Noblest Proconsul of Great Britain" New Delhi, April 8. Delhi bade farewell to Lord and Lady Irwin at a largely attended garden party, at which an address was presented on behalf of the citizens stating that Lord Irwin's name would be ever honoured m India's history as the331 words
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Article312 1931-04-17 12 Reported Offer to Sir Charles Tegart Bombay, April 6. English newspapers received by the last mail state that Sir Charles Tegart, Commissioner of Police. Calcutta, lias been provisionally offered and has accepted the Dost of Commissioner of Metropolitan Police, London, m succession to Viscount Byns. who is312 words
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Article94 1931-04-17 12 New York-Java Service Inaugurated New York, Mar. 30. Regular radio -telephone service between the United States and Java will be inaugurated to-morrow, it was announced here to-day by officials of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, the International Telephone and Teiigraph Company and the Radio Corporation of America.94 words
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Article450 1931-04-17 12 SEPARATE ELECTORATES Anti-National Proposals Unacceptable I New Delhi, April 6. A situation fraught with dangerous uncertainties has now arisen as a result of Mr. Gandhi's paradoxical attitude. He has taken I sides with Nationalist Moslems, of whose support he is certain, against separate electorates m450 words
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Article342 1931-04-17 12 "Must be Protected/ Says Mr. Gandhi Mr. Gandhi, opening the proceedings at the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce, speaking m Hindi referred to the President's remarks regarding British traders m India. He said that as by Swaraj he meant a rule of justice. Englishmen's rights must be342 words
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Article417 1931-04-17 12 "High Water Mark cf Sheer Humbug" Bombay. April 9 -Mr. Gandhi se.?ks the shelter of mystic murmurs." and "Mr. Gandhi's statement m some respects is not different from the outbursts of a third-rate, sun-dried bureaucrat, while m other respects it reaches the high water mark of417 words
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Article400 1931-04-17 12 A SORDID STORY Year's Sentence m Hong Kong Case Wu Chi-lam, convicted as a trafficker m girls, was sentenced by Mr. Schofield at the Hong Kong Central Magistracy la~t week to a total of a year's hard labour. The penalty inflicted was m respect of two400 words
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Article152 1931-04-17 12 Remarkable Story of Singapore Kidnapping Charged with the theft of fishing Lnet from a boat at Shaukiwan. a Chinese trld a i^mark-\bl^ story to the Hong Kcng Court of how he had been kidnapped and brought to the Colony from Singapore by rt man who had designs152 words
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Article117 1931-04-17 12 Three-Year Sentence for Bengalee Rangoon. April 7. The District Magistrate m Rangoon to-day sentenced a Bengalee to three years' rigorous imprisonment for distributing seditious leaflets m Rangoon on the night of Feb. 26th. The leaflets were aimed at inciting the people to get rid of the Government.117 words
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Article33 1931-04-17 12 I Reuter's Service Oslo, April fi. Labour tnubles are rapidly paralysing fro.sh industries. A new lock-out is being enforced m addition to the previous iron, steel, engineering, textiles and building.33 words
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Article117 1931-04-17 12 REDUCTION AGREEMENT Meeting Commonwealth', Difficulties PAYMENT TIME BXHNDEO I Keuter's Servic Lcndr.n. |Pr« In response to request from thr <• wealth Government, m view of the Qbn xealth\s financial difficulties. His Mai, ernment has .-greed that payments Commonwealth to Great Britain ur. War Debt Funding Afcrcement of117 words
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Article167 1931-04-17 12 Lt.-Commander Glen Kidston'n Flight Lt.-Commander Kidston. who Keen) from Netheravon Aerodrome. Wilts, to In the record time of Ift days. Mcd i plane of the type used for mail-carry/ United Statos With him was an assistant -piJ.it. i O. Cathcart Jones, and a wireless op wireless167 words
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Article86 1931-04-17 12 Pretoria, \pnl Lieutenant-Commander Glen Kidston arrived this afternoon from Lichtenbun he was forced to land on a farm sooted plugs stopping the engine. The propeller of the plane u^ damaged through coming into conU« wire fence. The farmer turued out the HftitM md a runway86 words
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Article42 1931-04-17 12 Indisposed During I'ariiii Crossing: I Reuter's Bonrk ancouvrr. \pril >> The Kin« ol Siam is indispi.f.l i liner Bnpreoi of Japan. BftWTTillm to i despatch, mm) the Siamese IfinMef celled nt» rr«',nun,iitii nrnnfed I r bl i on Pridty.42 words
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Article102 1931-04-17 12 Motives to be Explained to the League [British Radio— Offi< iai BfeTTtoe I Ituphy. .Apr.l I Replying to i uunbtt o< House cf Commons on th» d Au German Custom's Union, the v rel n M' Mr. Arthur Henderson, said he ten with the President ol (he n<102 words
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Article151 1931-04-17 12 Towkay's Son Still Miss m? m spite of the vis :i vm have made itnee the m of th'> Anpinp kldnappin not been able to trac the unfortunate jroong man Of the affair, says the Times ol Ma Mr. E. C. Tidy. O!lir:r-n,-( tives. Perak. who has151 words
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Article774 1931-04-17 13 Arsenal's Great Win at Middlesbrough IBy Air Mail] London, Mir. 31. General public interest m League football m view of the wonderful recent sporting events In other directions, was a little lacking, though all the usual Saturday crowds attended to watch the League battles. The weather was coH774 words
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Article163 1931-04-17 13 Monmouth Official Suspended Tbc Football Association of Wales, at their meeting at Hereford, confirmed the recommendations cf the commission which at recently eaonerning the v licked ■pprrmchini of players by W. Williams, a school teacher, cf Etabw Vale. The rfUnmttfTtffll had recommended th:»t William-s foe suspended sine163 words
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Article446 1931-04-17 13 London's Promising Young Footballers I By Air Maill London, Mar. 31. A Soccer season scarcely ever passes without new players being brought to light who will help to make football history m the futurBut this season, especially m regard to the London clubs, has produced fewer of these446 words
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Article189 1931-04-17 13 What Arc the Selectors Doing [Prom Our Own Correspondent 1 [By Air Mail.! London. April Many people are wondering what the tennis selectors are doing at the present time and why they are not at tournaments studying the form of the players. Our Davis Cup programme begins as189 words
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Article263 1931-04-17 13 [The harm that golf has done to our bird population is incalculable." The ox-Presi-dent of the Isle of Wight Natural History Society. A man of peace, averse to shedding gor<> And always glad to see on limb or lawn a New specimen, unknown to me before. Of Britain's avian263 words
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Advertisement324 1931-04-17 13 BUY BRITISH GOODS 1 M tat 5 -m ml Bit ITi^J gj t» I I r »i -ti ir /■nßa r-.lt f fi Mi <x B^Hi Dw*k^ tc 4v Hi iHi i Nnb !M4 jj|^A I 1 Australia's Health-Giving Wines. 1 R Ji C^L n ££lL PORT TYPE-BURGITNDY RICH I1324 words
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Advertisement363 1931-04-17 13 Show/d Women dread I the approach of a perfectly I natural event? "j^r ATI R.E never intended you to suffer -*-^l unduly. Why is it then that so muny thousands of women experience such pain and weakness Simply because /be body lac^s calcium. That is the reply, supported by the363 words
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Advertisement795 1931-04-17 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES, EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. 4 WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twloe Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due Balls. t HECTOR For Marseilles, London,795 words
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Advertisement474 1931-04-17 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) "ELLERMAN" LINE. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Due Singapore. CITY OF BATAVIA May 5 CITY OP CORINTH June 9 HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY OP KHIOS474 words
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Advertisement414 1931-04-17 14 P. fir* O. British India and Apcar Lines, (Incorporated m England).) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN Due Do Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage. 1931. KARMALA 9.100 j^T COMORIN414 words
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Advertisement726 1931-04-17 15 111 N M> and UCI MARJ 10.500 Apr. 22 23 S KATORI 'maru T'OOCHI Mi-p Mto MARO T 12.000 May 7 KASHIMA MARU T '***** jt'l 2 1 MAM T 10.500 May 20 21 YASUKUNI MARU T 2000 Ju vM M :,UW T 10M, Juno 4 HAKOHEMABU T. \l% S726 words
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Advertisement507 1931-04-17 15 !^m OF FAMOUS %0% PRESIDENT LINERS. fff TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON, FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO. SUEZ PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES AND GENOA. Arrive Leave Leave Arrive Singapore. Singapore. Penanß. New York. Pres. Adams Apr. 37 Apr. 30 May a June 9 Pres. Harrison May 11 May507 words
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Advertisement828 1931-04-17 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPFU. I [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA.] (Incorporated m Holland.) CNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to: Passage, Freights, Transhipment, Marine Departments and m Managers's desk. Representatives m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penaagi of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL828 words
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Advertisement573 1931-04-17 16 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the S.S. MANGOLA (3.352 tons).. [Cargo only] s.B. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de573 words
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Advertisement146 1931-04-17 16 X.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 Konlnklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij, Finlayson Green, corner Robinson Road. THE AMERICAN EXPRESS CO. INC. (Incorporated In U.B-A.) International BANKING and146 words
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Advertisement540 1931-04-17 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. v (Incorporated In U.8.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez) *>«* Sails M.S. SILVERTEAK May 1 May 4 N T *t M.S. SILVERSANDAL May 19 May 25 For rates and particulars please app-y to: AGENTS. SINGAPORE.540 words
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Miscellaneous668 1931-04-17 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Kuala Pahang., Pekan, Sungei Lembing and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 6 ajn. Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.ro Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6668 words
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Miscellaneous374 1931-04-17 16 NAUTILUS SAILS New York, March 16. Gay m its new coat of scarlet and grey palm. Sir Hubert Wiikins' submarine Nautilus, m which the explorer is to make his North Pcle expedition under the ice. slipped out of Camden shipyard to-day. She is to sail under her own power on374 words
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Article126 1931-04-17 17 Bong Khong. which went aground off ban entering Penang Harbour early ,day morning, was examined by divers Tuetday In the Penang Harbour and it was there was no damage to her bottom. I clearance and left for Rangoon. B•t! d of Trade have received through I126 words
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74 1931-04-17 17 lence of th? roccnt agreement be*NYK. and O.S.K. the former comLthdrmwn from the South American h will now be ccnducted by the OS X roved monthly wnrlce by Ore motorThe East African ships v. ill be replaced ra of 9.400 *>ross commencing from liling m74 words
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Article251 1931-04-17 17 and O. Kaimala it 9 a.m. .o-day: Mr ngton-WUeon, Mr. D. McLeod. Miss McCmnce, Miss Andrews. Mrs. A H haueh and child. Mrs. Graves, child Mr Graves. p liv Sub. I.t. Price B oth, Mr. Wells. Comdr. Vere-Snuth Master, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. William^ T F. H.251 words
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Article49 1931-04-17 17 ride* Polk cf the Dollar Steamship ■ailed yesterday at 8 a.m. for Penang. md Rcund-the- World ports with a PMMDfen. Amongst some of those the following —Mr. Joe Fisher. Fisher. Mr. S. A. H. Shirazee. Mr. nd. Mr. John D. Davis. Mr. H. S. Mr S. Norris.49 words
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Article307 1931-04-17 17 Avisawella. April 1. Lhe controversy m connexion with tablishntent of a whaling factory by a a Company at Point de Galle the foP 0 from a foreign paper to hand by mail will be read with much interest. v the Times of Ceylon: —A plan to rationalize the307 words
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Article558 1931-04-17 17 Burman Labourers' Grievances A Rangoon, April 6 Abour 1 000 men. constituting all the Purser T labOUrers struck or **>* after they went on duty yesterday at 7 a.m. at the Rangoon wharves. Leaders In the strike movement vigorously persuaded all hands to strike and a general558 words
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Article191 1931-04-17 17 General Exodus to Singapore Perth. Feb. 21. The steamer Gascoyne left Broome yesterday for Singapore carrying 250 Japanese pearl divers and tenders, who are returning to Japan The next boat leaving, probably m March will carry another 100. leaving only 12 indentured Japanese at Broome. The exodus191 words
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Article131 1931-04-17 17 Accident m Hainan Strait Bound from Hongay to Shanghai, the Norwegian steamer Tonjer met with a thick fogin Hainan Straits and grounded at Ching Mac Point, approximately ten miles west of Hoihow. A Japanese salvage tug is now standing by th? Tonjer, which has been damaged m131 words
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Article692 1931-04-17 17 PERCH IN MAST Extraordinary Scene on Pres. Taft Shanghai, April 8. Two of a group of six deserters from the French cruiser. Waldeck Rousseau, gave passengers aboard the American liner President Taft an amusing entertainment yesterday afternoon, when they defied the whole of the French Navy and692 words
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Article279 1931-04-17 17 Higher Educational Test London, March 27. The ambitious ratings of the Atlantic Fleet now anchored at Gibraltar, are undergoing a higher educational test, writes Reuter's Special Correspondent with the Fleet." Every man who wishes to reach warrant rank must pass this examination. The subjects comprise general knowledge.279 words
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Advertisement341 1931-04-17 17 See the CANADIAN ROCKIES m all their Grandeur The New Scenic Route Across Canada For Booklets and Information Hongkong Bank Chambers. O. BOX 130 SINGAPORE. /f^*f> "*&LJ^r CANAWAN NAHONAL The Largest Railway System m NortH America SEp ARATE AND DISTINCT FROM CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY) S^e^Jlt 111 D.D.D. Prescription is an341 words
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Advertisement248 1931-04-17 17 ju NORDDEUTSCHER timii LLOYD ttwhd^m Inccr P° r&le<l to Ocr many The undernoted are the Company'! Intended flxtui es OUTWARDS. t REMSCHEID For Yokohama, Kobe, Ctukft, Moji and Hankow Apr. 1» TRIER For Manila, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taku, Dalny and Tsingtau Apr. 26 t MAIN For Yokohama, Kobe. Moji, and248 words
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Article364 1931-04-17 18 5-DAY WEEK TOO SHORT Move for Saturday Stock Exchange I understand, writes the Daily Express City Editor, that the Government have approached MM Stock Exchange unofficially with the sugyestion that the market should be opened on Saturday for business. It is believed that the whole question364 words
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Article313 1931-04-17 18 Unattached Woman Who Cannot be a Legal Wife The remarkable position of a woman who married a Belgian soldier m 1915. had not seen him since 1917. and "married" again, was disclosed at West London Police Court The magistrate decided that although she was not the second313 words
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Article131 1931-04-17 18 Ex-Sapper Dies Under an Anaesthetic "He was one of England's heroes," said Mr. Douglas Cowburn. the Lambeth coroner, at an inquest on Thomas Murphy, an ex-soldier, aged nfty-eight, of Rbwton House, Nev/ington Butts, who died m St. Thomas* Hospital while under an anaesthetic for a toe131 words
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Article232 1931-04-17 18 Another Discovery at Jericho Jerusalem, Mar. 12. Professor Garstang reports the discovery on the site of ancient Jericho of a necropolis cf the Middle Bronze Age. approximately 1600 B.C. The graves were found m a good state of preservation, with important pottery remains. A four-line Aramaic232 words
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Article222 1931-04-17 18 First Demonstration m London The Bat Whispers, the Or* talking picture to be made by the United Artists Corporation on a film twice the size of the normal stock will be shown at the Regal Cinema this month. This will be the first demonstration m England of the222 words
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Article107 1931-04-17 18 A Diamond and Sapphire Bequest With a Condition Mr. George Rennard, of Marlboro' Cafe, Esplanade. Bridlington, left £1.000 to his daughter Jennie Clancy and "my diamond and sapphire ring, conditionally that she always wears it, except when engaged m culinary work." He gave £100 and107 words
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Advertisement216 1931-04-17 18 vvvvvvvvvvvvvv v w v v v v v v Iphilips f I High Voltage 30, 40, 60, 75 100 watt Lamps are X I REDUCED 15% I 1 f T in price. t f i For Better LigKtir. S V USE 4* IPHILIPS LAMPS! t 4 *J* Sole Agents V216 words
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Advertisement408 1931-04-17 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. London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Hong Kong Saigon Amritsar Iloilo Semarang408 words
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Advertisement337 1931-04-17 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 1.666.84.) BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie. Esq. Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq Charles J. Hambro. Esq.. J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Sheifcrd. Esi.. Sir Thomas Catto,337 words
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Advertisement279 1931-04-17 18 INSURANCE. THE */fS« SOUTH |if|f<| BRITISH INSURANCE rOMIVANV Umi,,,, FIRE, MARINE, TRANSIT AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE AOCERBD LOWEST CURRENT RATES L. C. MARGOLIOUTH. ftfa Office 2. Finlayron G i PERSONAL ACfIDEVrT FATAL ACCIDENTS U* v. I HAVE you miioc pfOVtaioa for th< of your dependents should mm h overtake you?279 words
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Article84 1931-04-17 19 Kubber Kstates (Johore) Loss SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 London. April 16. (SclWgor > report for 1030 disj ol £818 but *h^re is a credit carried C4J57. i n.L'B7 for Urn year 1930 is shown ol Yunnan, and then- is a debit Profit and Loss aetOUUl of iwn Kuan 193084 words
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Article228 1931-04-17 19 The Malayan Industry Emasculated By Air Mail) London. April 2. E M.vi writes tc^. the Financial Times makim: my Oopenfl speech on March rted In tin Fm Pre on Tuesday) ue has kindly Informed me thai the i stated ;'.> formtaf the baati of the il tin228 words
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Article140 1931-04-17 19 Hypothecating: Future tor Present Needs I iirt.u, April 2. Hymans, Kraay and Co. have issued bring vnr: ;us f.u-t.s and ligures abom F\p rta from all the producing coun--8 *M W are set out m a ve:y ck ai details retarding world consumption En ritinmlm the outlook,140 words
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Article83 1931-04-17 19 Borkshops Opened at Kobe, Japan London. April 2. ion of the opening of the new 1 *-< ry. built on the site of the old Japan, for the manufacture of every type of industrial rubber pror George Beharrel!. managing director unlop Rubber Company, has despatchlowmg83 words
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Article336 1931-04-17 19 Reorganisation Discussions on Sunday Reuter's Service London. April 15. DLsc.-us.sinß the cotton report with Reuter Sir Thompson stressed that the Mission representing all sections of the cotton trade, brought home a unanimous report All came to the conclusion as to the necessity for reduction m the cost336 words
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Article90 1931-04-17 19 Bonus System Approved /Reuter's Servicel New York. April 15. Seventy-two per cent of the stock -holders m the Bethlehem Steel Corporation have approved the bonus system at present m force. This is a victory for the board of directors, as on Jan. 14 four took -holders asked the90 words
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Article154 1931-04-17 19 Tan Kah Kee and European Market It la reported that Tan Kan Kee. British Malayan manufacturer, has sold a trial order of 100.000 pairs of his canvas rubber-soled shoes to England at 25 eente a pair (says the New York Rubber Age>. The original order, it is154 words
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Article184 1931-04-17 19 I By Air Mail) London, April 2. The Aver Kuning <F.M.S.) Rubber Co.. which is attached to the same group as Highlands, records a small profit of £894 for 1930. compared with £20,263 m the previous year. An available sum of £16.385 Ls carried into the184 words
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Article426 1931-04-17 19 To-Day 's Price Changes. EXCHANGE RATES April 16 SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2 3 27,32 London. 3 months' sight 2 3 13J16 London. 60 days' sight 23 25|32 London, 30 days* sight 2)3 3j4 London, demand 2:3 23;32 London. T.T. 2i3 11(16 Lyons and Paris, demand 1430 Hamburg, demand426 words
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Article954 1931-04-17 19 THURSDAY, APRIL 16TH CLOSING QUOTATIONS Buyers Sellers. t Asam Kumbang f£> 30s 22s 6d Austral Malay 196 21s Aycr Hitam Tin <5m Us 3d 12s 3d x.d. Ban grin Tin (£> 136 6d 14e 64 Batang Padang (sl> 10 15 Batu Caves ($1) 37% 42% 3 uk954 words
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Article158 1931-04-17 19 LYALL EVATTS DAILY REPORT Singapore, April 16. Markets have developed a rath»r easier tendency to-day as both tin and rubber are reported lower, from abroad. Rubbers.— New Scudais are m .small enquiry at 97. ready and at a substantial premium for forward delivery. Mentakabs can be taken at 24 and158 words
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Article161 1931-04-17 19 MACPHAIL CO.'S DAILY REPORT Singapore. April 16. Tin Weak.— Hong Fatts 55 59. Taipings 32 i' 37',. Rahmans 70 75. Petalings 3.90 4.00. Johans 21 24. Sungci Luas 1 .03 J 1.07 1-. Hitam Tin 15 20. Rantau Prefs 38 43. Kintas 1.00 1.05. Penawats 58 62. Talam Mines 70161 words
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Article208 1931-04-17 19 Singapore. April 16. The market ha.s been dull and featunhss throughout the week, with a distinctly "asi t r tone prevailing at the close. The announcement that lour members of the Dutch Committee were endeavouring to make a determined effort to form some scheme of restriction failed to208 words
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Article628 1931-04-17 19 Relation of Ore Output to Quotas Singapore, April 14. During the period under review both Tin and Rubber have steadily declined m price and the little business offering has been fun her interrupted by the holidays The Bill authorising the Tin Restriction scheme duly received the sanction628 words
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Article99 1931-04-17 19 Kvatt and Co., BOTffVlaries. Jimah 39.400. J.S.M. lien inc. .\p«'llts: P'.-lepah Vill.-y 53 000 ..ramst 45.000. Kota Tinp^i 54.f)00: against 53.000; Siplntlnj? ItJOO; against 21.000: C])\cllv 22.200; against lt,000; Kualu Kepi-, L' 4 000; a 4 ainst 16 700. Tm 29.071 against 19. inc. CanUn Kmtaa99 words
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Article106 1931-04-17 19 I British Radio— Official ServftM Rugby. April If, Foreign exchanues an Amsterdam 12.10 Athens 375. Bombay Is. 5 55-64 d Berlin 20.40*. Brussels 34 94.. Bucharest PIT. Ml 3\, Buenos Airts 38 v, Copenhagen 18 1»; Geneva 25.22.. Helsingfors 193-,. Hone Kiuifr lit,. Lisbon 108 25. Madrid 48 9.106 words
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Advertisement50 1931-04-17 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 OH ICE Winchester House. Singapore LONDON OFFICE: 27. Old Jewry. EC T a^;™- I=o m At h_ AGENTS WANTED Managing Dirctor ActUan H W. RAPER A ROBINSON. F.I.50 words
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Advertisement84 1931-04-17 19 M«tfgfaagfi!ia;ugiga«Binian!iaii^^ I IN A.D. 1720. I I ttivo hundred and eleven yearn ago* M There were no Telegraphs Sj i n n n Cables ffl n m Telephones S —and the General Post Office had S only just been opened with a very Qg I elementary service. Of j BUT—84 words
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Article232 1931-04-17 20 SCOTTISH CUP Famous Club's Thirteenth Victory [Reuters Service] London, April 15. At Hampden Park to-day m the replay of the Scottish Cup final Celtic defeated Motherwell by 4 goals to 2. The challenge which Motherwell sensationally threw down to the redoubtable Celtic on Saturday was resumed232 words
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Article143 1931-04-17 20 Celtic's remarkable record m the Cup competition finals since 1900 is as follows: 1900-1 Hearts beat Celtic 4—3. 1901-2 Hibernians beat Celtic s—o.5 0. 1903-4 Celtic beat Rangers 3 2. 1906-7 Celtic beat Hearts 3 o. 1907-8 Celtic beat St. Mirren s—l.5 1. 1908-9 Celtic and Rangers143 words
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Article154 1931-04-17 20 Valuable Points for Cup Finalists [Neuter's Service] London. April 15. Results m English League matches to-day were as follow: DIVISION I Liverpool 0. Birmingham 0. DIVISION II Reading 0. West Brcmwich 3. DIVISION 111 (Southern) ExeW: 6. Clapton Orient 1. DIVISION 111 (Northern) Gateshead 2. Stockport 1. These154 words
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Article206 1931-04-17 20 There was no play yesterday m the S.C.C. lawn tennis tournament. TO-DAY'S TIES Champicrohip Doubles Semi-final R. N. Hamilton and S. H. Moss vs. D. H Kleinman and Roy Smith. Gcdown Doubles Handicap J. A. Dean and H. L. Marshall vs. A. D. Anderson and C. E.206 words
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Article136 1931-04-17 20 S.CC. BEAT CHINESE Yesterday's Game on the Padang S.CC 2. Chinese 0. The Second Division tie between the S.CC. and the Chinese was won by the former by two goals to nil on the Padang yesterday afternoon. The Club beat the Chinese because of their better combination,136 words
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Article55 1931-04-17 20 The following have been invited to represent England and The Rest m the match to be held on the Padang on St. Georges Day April 23rd at 5 p.m. England: Cherrington: Lee. Glasgow: Elmer. Reade. Bennett: Brown. Joy. Kendall. Pennycook. Johnson. The Rest: Phillip: Thornton: Liidman: Harper. Donald. Brodie:55 words
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Article66 1931-04-17 20 The following will represent the lA. Badminton Club against Gleeful Badminton Party on the 19th at 37-1 Lorong E. East Coast Road. Singles: A. I. Pereira. G. V. Santhou. M. I. Fernandez. C. R. Gomez, and B. K. Menon. Doubles: M. I. Fernandez and G. V. Santhou P. G.66 words
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Article43 1931-04-17 20 The following will represent the Indian Association against the St. Joseph's institution on Saturday: Bhaskaran. Fernandez. Choor Singh. Wazir Singh. A. L. Naden. Amarchand. S. S. Varmc\ D. K. Sammy, R. Jumabhoy. Sadique. G. K?nnedy. Reserves:— M. S. Menon. V. Raj. Lobo.43 words
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Article186 1931-04-17 20 Hot Water Bottle Causes Child's Death The Coroner. Mr. F. G. Bourne, held an inquest yesterday m connection with the death of a Chinese child, about a month old, which occurred at the St. Andrews Hospital on April D. It was stated m evidence that the186 words
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Article178 1931-04-17 20 Several Chinese Before the Magistrate Several Chinese were produced before the Fourth Police Magistrate, Mr. J. F. F. Gregg, yesterday, and charged with possession of seditious documents and being members of unlawful societies. Sentence of two months' rigorous imprisonment was passed on Chin Yin Poh, a Hylam who178 words
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Article537 1931-04-17 20 ENGLAND'S DEFEAT Fuller Details of Paris Match Puller details of England's Rugby defeat by 14 points to 13 m the international match against Prance m Paris on Easter Monday are contained m cables to the Indian papers. English interest m the match was not reflected m537 words
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Article257 1931-04-17 20 Dunkley's Remarkable Form London. April 4. Blackheaths defeat at Bridgewater by nine points to three was not surpising m view of the fact that they played only 13 men during most of the game as a result of injuries. The Harlequins scored a brilliant win at Swansea by257 words
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Article37 1931-04-17 20 Indian Associate Members London April 8. The Maharaja of Kapurthala. and Sir Dorabpi Tata, were elected associate members, and M. Sleem. an honorary member, of the International Lawn Tennis Club of Great Britain to-day.37 words
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Article21 1931-04-17 20 Germany and England Draw Hamburg, April 4. In a hockey international, Germany and England drew, each scoring one goal.21 words
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Article444 1931-04-17 20 WOMEN "FANS" Royal Princes First to Play The average Italian, strange as it may seem, is thinking and talking about Association football, writes the Daily Express Correspondent. This sunny country has taken kindly to the British game, and the number of officially recognised football teams increases444 words
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Article177 1931-04-17 20 KATONG MARKET To the Editor, Sir. With reference to the letter m this morning's issue from Katong Resident, the true facts are as follows: When this market was closed, the owner wished to reconstruct the premises. This he was not allowed to do as the land177 words
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Article160 1931-04-17 20 Mr. J. Imm. D.C.M.. late Regimental Sergeant Major to the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force:, retired from the Regular Army early m January of this year, and has on joining the Volunteers as a private been appointed Regimental Sergeant Major to the Ist Battalion. S.S.V.F. R. S. M. Imm160 words
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Article44 1931-04-17 20 Alleged Intimidation Casj Postponed A European named Harry Thisdale living at 18. Tiverton Lane, was produced befor- the Second Magistrate yesterday, charged with criminal intimidation and using abusive language towards B. F. Mackay. The case was postponed, bail of $100 being allow-d44 words
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Advertisement330 1931-04-17 20 !NEW "HIS MASTER'S VOICE RECORDS I FOR MID-APRIL NOW ON SALE Also a new supply of popular numbers including I RUDY VALLEE i "A little kiss each morning" (Vagabond Low>r> I "I'll be reminded of you" I HIGH HATTERS "I'm m love with you (Great Gabbni "Web of love" I330 words
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Miscellaneous140 1931-04-17 20 KEPPEL GOLF CLUB Match with Sepoy Lines On Surday. at Keppel links there will be played a Shanghai Foursome (either ball may be played for serond stroke) by the Keppel and Sepcy Lines clubs. Keppel players mentioned first: 8.45 a.m. J. Il.dgins and W. P. Douglas vs. LOWSOO and Barry140 words
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