The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 April 1931

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    19 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 1-Ul7 ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. lit v,_.
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    THE DAY'S NEWS
    252 1 The wrecked steamer Malabar has been sold by auction for £140 Page 17. There was a severe earthquake shock at Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, but little damage done Page 11. Helium in Large quantities is being manufactured at Ohio for the U.S. dirigible Akron Page 11. U.S.
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    AT THE INN
    963 1 "The laws a fair puzzle, so it is." remarked he landlord as he finished reading the verdict and put thc paper down. "You're right there. Mr. Hinks. quite right," .-aid Simon. 'Come to that. I've never so much as bottomed keepers law. nor yet constable's law. where
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      282 1 GOOD MORNING! AKi: VOr DRINKING •CROSSED KRIS" TEA? GROWN IN MALAYA. i RAFFLES HOTEL EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE WITH MODERN SANITARY ARRANGEMENTS TO-NIGHT Dinner and Dance MONIA LITTER'S CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA There will be no Tea Dance on Friday April 24th. fADELPHI HOTEL ifi Under Entirely New Management. I SPECIAL INCLUSIVE RATES
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      184 1 EDROPE||IHOI_LI "Renowned by Recommendation" 1 TO-NIGHT 1 OWING TO OTHER ARRANGEMENTS THERE WILL BE NO AFTER DINNER DANCE. _fi -i tfr MUSIC on the VERANDAH from 7.45 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. j{j MUSIC DURING TIFFIN EVERY DAY. j{j _fi ROBERT DRESCHER'S FAMOUS VIENNESE ORCHESTRA. S RRII THE EUROPE HOTEL, LTD.,
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      146 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Cinema guide— Page 2. The Chevrolzt Truck Page 3. Hotel announcements Page 1. Nctice:, auctions etc. Page 9. Kelvinatcr Differences Page 8. Refuse Destructors at U E.'s Page 3. Malayan Breweries Prospectus Pace 5. CHRYSLER"! BIG CAR PERFORMANCE j i s_________' ***m***X**mm**^^ I THE RELADY TO SERV_fFOODS 2
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    RADIO SAIGON
    55 2 The studio orchestra of Radio BolgOP, under the direction of M. Andre Beyer, v ill broadcast the following programme of music to-day: Hans Heiling. Marschner: (Solo for Bute), Suite archaique, Gabriel Marie; Serenade. Schubert. Les Roc hers d' Along. A. Mongiiv. Fantasy on Good News, de Silva; Ptnsee
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS
    178 2 The following is the programme oi drills up to and for week-ending. April 26th. Thursday, 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall. "E" (Chinese! Coy., Weapon Training T.O.E.T. failures and recruits. If G. Platoon (Eur.*. M.G. Training. S.R.E. (T) Recruits. Weapon Training, lst. Bn. S.S.V.F. (Recruits). Weapon Training 30 Yards
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    MACPHAIL & CO.'S DAILY REPORT
    166 2 MACPHAIL CO.' S DAILY REPORT Singapore. April 22 Tin. Weaker.— Petalings 3.90 4.00. Johans 20 23. Taipings 32 '1 17%, Sungei Luas 95 1.00. Hong Fatts 53 SG. Rahmans 62 72. Rantau Prefs 38 41. Hitam Tin 15 20. Kintis 94 98. Penawats 51 74. Malaya Consols 15 17. Talam
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    BRITISH TRADE
    73 2 E reign Trade Reaching the Turn? London. April 16. for March show a drop of 24.4 per cent, compared with March 1930. amounting to £70,664.000. Exports fell 37 per cent., totalling £33.989.000. Re-exports of colonial or foreign produce Ml 29 per cent None the less there is a
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    MALAYAN BREWERIES
    7 2 Flotation of a Local Company
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    244 2 Til subscription list opts* to-day ior Malayan Breweries Ltd.. an undertaking which is sponsored by Messrs. Fraser and Neave. who I have guaranteed the present issue to the public of 312.494 ordinarv shares These shares form 1 only a small part oi the capital which is no- miuali.v §1.500.000 and
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    56 2 The wedding took place at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Penang. the Rev. R. S. Stewart officiating, cf Mr. Arthur George Honey of Messrs. C. C. Wakefield and Co.. Ltd., Penang. third son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Honey of Harlesden. London, and MLss Ada Alexandra Drennan. youngest daughter of Capt.
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      183 2 r— Everybody j Agrees That the Best food in Town, The most attractively- j j presented dishes j and j The delightful Furnishing and Comforts are 3 Features of |The CAPITOL; JRESTAURANTJ that have made it S Singapore's j Most Popular j j Rendezvous S I Have you visited our
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      205 2 Victoria Memorial Hall TO-NIGHT at 9.30 p. m. PROFESSOR MARTENOT Will Present The Musical Sensation of the Century MUSIC ETHER VIDE. HONG KONG TELEGRAPH The Audience were Enchanted and Amazed. Your Only Opportunity ONE DEMONSTRATION CONCERT ONLY. TO-NIGHT at 9.30 p. m. BOOKING AT LITTLE'S $4, 2 AND 1. .aaiMgaaaiiM-ira^
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      296 2 THE WEEK Thursday. 23rd. High Water 00.34. 8.6 ft 14.00. 0.9 ft Malacca Electric Co.. Evatts 12. lawn Tern. is: S.CC Championship DoubleFinal. Football: Div I. Gloucester Rc*-'t. vs. R.A.F. at Stadium. England vs. Thc Rest at S.CC. Harmstons Circus Opens (Junetion of Albert and Victoria Streets". Maurice M.uttnot "Music
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    SOVIET READY FOR WAR
    757 3 A MONTHS' FUEL IN HAND Factories Working on Munitions Military preparations have taken foremost place in all Soviet schemes of development since the early months of 1929. At no period have they been neglected, and after two years of greatly intensified work they have now reached
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    CHAPLIN'S BOAR HUNT
    83 3 "I Should Not Like to Shoot Anything" Rouen, Mar. 24. Mr. Charles Chaplin, who is the guest of the Duke of Westminster, set out at an early hour this morning with the Duke and a number of local sportsmen to hunt the boar on the Duke's estate
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    FIGHT FOR £350,000
    152 3 Action in Dublin High Court London, April tt. A fi_hi for r.i00.000 began to-day at the Dublin High Court when two 'London Italians. Epicela and Constantino, who claim to be co- j winners with Emilio Scala of the first prize j in the Irish Grand National Sweepstak
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    BANDITS FOILED IN RESTAURANT
    127 3 Routed by German War-time Sniper C— lragot April i^». The merksmer nip < r rman ..r-timc raiper who potted I b Plander tmndiM routed three bandits w :i rlg t when they tried to hold up ei .1 rob tOO petrifl eote at .1 fashionable rastauraiit.
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    16 3 wiiiu.sden wife: l bare always bad to me orce to gel money oUI uf m > husband
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    WOMAN'S SURVEY FLIGHT
    142 3 Vliss Reynold's May Have to Abundon Trip Sierra I.eone, April 11. Severe engine trouble has caused Miss Delphine Reynolds, the daughter of Sir James Reynolds, to cancel the remaining states of her flight to the Cape. Muss Reynolds, with Flight Lieutenant Pudney, started on. March 1 from
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    "BOADICEAS SCYTHE"
    68 3 Damages of £3 15s. against the car-owner were awarded at Westminster County Court to' a Civil Servant whose coat was torn, as he walked past a stationary motor-car in the Strand, by a sharp point of metal protruding from one of the wings. Judge Turner If a man
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    26 3 Hertfordshire woman charged at Wille_~_en with being drunk at Kilburn. What I was doing tn this district puzzles me. I remember nothing about coming here. j
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      470 3 Dike-Tory of Malaya 1,400 PAGES "flO^^l -m# MAF ot MmLmVM READY __J/~ RELIABLE MmW UP-TO-DATE NEW FEATURES FULL INFORMATION OH SALE AT ALL BOOKSELLER* PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY c a. RIBEIRO CO.. LTD- SINGAPORE. O^^^^H Am\ Ami WMmm l\} 1 isn Quaker unless J mmm\ \W mmWmmmW X WOr<^ SjSmW
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      251 3 CHEVROLET TRUCK ASSURES LONG LIFE, ECONOMY and DEPENDABnJTY y__________s_!s_____ ~m €gj» Chevrolet's 6 cylinder engine C^3 The Chevrolet rear axle hou**%3W is smooth and powerful. It sing is equipped with an developes 40 H. P. at 1600 inspection-plate, which can R.P.M. and its freedom from be removed for quick adjustvibration
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    What They are Doing in England: Snecial Pictures.
    281 4 What They are Doing in England Snecial Pictures. .INCOLNSHIRE WlNNER —Knight Error did not live up to his name, though he fulilled the hopes of many by easily winning the Lincolnshire Handicap. Third favourite, he won frcm a field of 35. He is here entering the paddock after the race.
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    A Spring Fashion At Home.
    28 4 A KNITTED cardigan suit of pink and darks brown checks, with pale pink lace wool, in a dress parade at Jaeger's, Oxford-street, London.
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    SURPRISE WEDDING OF DUKE'S SON
    486 5 KARL OF LINCOLN News hy Atlantic 'Phone to His Father New York, Mar. 23. Tho Earl of Lincoln, son and heir of the Duk ptaca. tie, announced to-day that he had s< _Led i .^pt'cial licence, and would be marrie [>__* rveninf to Mrs. Jean
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    THAT PACT
    444 5 Secret Clauses Denied Vienna. April 4. Prague and Paris papers having published stories that there are secret clauses to the Austro-German Customs Agreement, or alternately that besides the economic agreement a political arrangement has also been arrived at, it is declared in official circles that there is absolutely
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    DOUGLAS LOWE
    44 5 Honorary Secretary of A.A.A. London. April 14. 77 famous Cambridge and Olympic half- I]f r nner, Douglas Lowe, has been appointed honorary secretary of the Amateur Athletic i»n in succession to Sir Henry Barclay. resigned to make wa* for' a vounger mar.
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    THE DANGEROUS AGE
    634 5 WOMEN'S CRIMES 21 to 30 the Worst Years fo Murder IBy British Air Mail] London. April 2. Between the ages of 21 and 30 one is moi 1 .liable to commit murder, according to Mr. Ai thur Locke. C.8.E.. the Assistant Secretary i I the Home Office.
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    EMBARRASSING WEALTH
    174 5 Dublin Hospitals* Dilemma Lcndon. Mar. 30. The sudden riches which have been showered on the Dublin hospitals as a result of the National sweepstake are proving as embarrassing as the lack of money was before. Within the year the hospitals will have £500.000 in hand tmore than the
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    SAFETY OF SEAPLANES
    133 5 i Proposals at International Conference Safety measures to be adopted with aeroplanes and seaplanes in distress on the water was the subject of resolutions passed by the 32nd International Aeronautical Conference, which has just been held in London. A resolution dealing with the signals between a ship
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      3204 5 (ABRIDGED PROSPECTUS) A copy of this Prospectus has been filed with the Registrar of Companies. MALAYAN BREWERIES Ltd. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements under Ordinance No. 155 Companies.) The subscription list will open on Thursr^v. the 23rd April, 1931 at 10 ajn., and will close on or before Wednesday, the
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    St. George for Merrie England
    1880 6  - St. George for Merrie England A WARWICKSHIRE LAD By EXCEPT that April 23rd is one of the days, appointed by the King, upon which the Union Jack is to be flown from public buildings, England treats her national festival with characteristic indifference. Where Englishmen abroad celebrate Saint George's Day, they
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    28 6 West London magistrate. Do you want to be tried here or go before a jury in another J court Woman I don't want any court to try me.
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      585 6 A FEW OF j 1 Crosse Bl.ckwell s j Famous Products. I Vinegar j Steak Kidney Pudding 1 I Lemoncup Catsup s Orangecup Sausages Essence of Chicken Ox Tongue I Jelly Crystals Potted Meats j Tart fruits bottled Cod Roes i Jams Marmalades Black Leicester I Mushrooms i STOCKED BY
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      299 6 3i3t_HOi^_i:n_n-n_n_n_n-n3.:j._n_n:xi^:_-^^:^ Defy the trying heat hy I drinking FRAMROZSi 1 D-e-1-i-c-i-o-u-s 1 I ORANGE SMASH I 1 PINEAPPLE SMASH I RASPBERRY SMASH I STRAWBERRY SMASH w GUARANTEED FROM FRUIT JUICES jjj They re-inforce strength and nouns/. I the nerves. !KRfi_-R«!fM_fi__fi-__ra^ M AW Ymm amm m mm\^*\ _-^^^*_lH ll*****^^ Pflli^^B I
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    DOESN'T KNOW HOW RICH HE IS
    709 7 DOESN'T KNOW HOW RICH HE IS THE TIN KING Fortune Founded in Land Accepted for a Debt M Paris. March 24. Kyery time a housewife opens a tin of fish ~_S_ 2^ provlsions -^n Simon I P ?t ino. the Tin King" of the world, grows richer To-day Don Simon
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    CHANNEL ACCIDENT
    278 7 Miss Sunny Jarman in Air Adventure Folkestone. Mar. 24. Miss Sunny Jarman. the musical comedy actress, and her husband. Mr. Francis Francis, the millionaire airman, of Charles-street. Berkeley-square, W.. with a mechanic and valet, had a flying adventure over the Channel to-day. I Their aeroplane. Cutty S?.rk. in
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    MINISTERING ANGEL AT OLD BAILEY
    496 7 BIGAMOUS WIVES Woman Probation Officer Talks About Her Job In-:c> tiie cold, dignified precincts of the O.:: Bailey there le a bright little room, cheery and cosy, with bright-coloured walls and flowers on the tabic a room that could only have been furnished by a
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    NEGLECT OF ENGLISH
    316 7 Sir Philip Hartog on School Examinations At a meetinj cf ihe Parents Association at the Royal United Service Institution Sir Rennell Rodd was in the chair and Sir Philip Hartog gave an address on the neglect of English in English school;.. Sir Philip Kartog said that it
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    GOLFERS NEED NOT "FORE"
    128 7 A Judge Reverses a £200 Damages Award There b no obligation to shout "Fore'." when about to drive a ball in golf, according to Judge Joseph M. Swearingen. of Pittsburgh. The judge has reversed the findings of a jury who awarded £200 damages to a man
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    MAHARANEE'S ESCAPE
    89 7 London April 13. The Maharanee of Burdwc.n was as'?ep in her house rear Albert Hall, Kensington, when fire broke out in the house next to hers in *he early hours. She had to leave hurriedly. While firemen were fighting the blaze she watched from the street an unconscious
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    NORAH BLANEY
    324 7 Broken Romance of Nine Years Ago The Daily Express understands that Miss Norah Blaney. the re\ue actress, has served her husband. Mr. Philip Durham, the theatrical manager and agent, with a petition for divorce. This announcement breaks a romance that thrilled theatre-land when it began nine years ago.
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      301 7 Ointment Protect Km Against X Skin Troubles T •j I tm tbe Soap evegy day, it J 0 ia antiaeptic and healing, aa X well as < I< waging. An or- 4} caaional application of J < filh-ura Ointment geeieti in keeping the skin deal and h< althv. 2 **M**
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      175 7 ______________________________________________________________________________________r v If __£_v ''r\^Jm\ '-Ba _r %^e? _P& Me 'tfffikm •><<§— l _S*ej_. i_^__ Blfcx •<*BB_r l_^|i^ .^i| llj_i 2_F *SRj __»&y^.'-'-*.' i__c __> _H mgffi' x_L ili___i^li'< nl^i-- twii 1 v^vX.-Xyx $3ii_P fl-_HB_£^llP§§™' w^..,.^ but I prefer a Craven 'A,' I they don' t affect my throat" 1
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    THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SUICIDE
    742 8 INTERESTING LECTURE Dr. Crichton-Miller on Escape From Fear An address cn "The Psychology of Suicide" was given by Dr. H. Crichton-Miller in the lecture room of the Medical Society of London, Ch3ndos-street. W.. in the series of lecture-dis-cussions arranged by the National Council for Mental Hygiene.
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    MUNICIPAL ACTION
    251 8 Hawkers' Licences Cancelled Amongst action taken at a meeting of Committee No. 2 held on April 13th, was the following. In connection with the following itinerant hawkers' licences (recommended for cancellation and referred back by the Board) it is noted that although there is only one actual conviction
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    HOME POLITICS AND INDIA
    158 8 Change of Government Would be "Suicidal Folly" London, April 14. India was paid special attention in the speeches of Sir William Jowitt and Mr. Tom Shaw, both of whom spoke at Preston last night. Sir William Jowitt thought that it mattered enormously that the present Government
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    16 8 Nottingham solicitor: What is your weight? Woman: Eleven stones, but there are stouter girls on pillions.
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    MADRAS SHOOTING ACCIDENT
    143 8 Charges Framed Against Capt. Darby Madras, April 13. In the case against Capt. Harry Darby. Australian, charges were framed to-day by the Chief Presidency Magistrate under Section 304A, 1.P.C., for causing the death of a rickshaw puller by a rash and negligent act, not amounting to culpable
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    45 8 The Times announces the engagement between Robin Jamieson Elles, Sudan Political Service, elder son of Mr. Elles and Mrs Elles the Residency, Perak. F.M.S., and Eva Lyon (Bay), only daughter of Colonel W. Scott Elliot, D.5.0.. and Mrs. Scott Elliot. The Prelude, Colemans Hatch. Sussex.
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    LATEST WAR MACHINES
    112 8 First Trials in the Lous Valley Aider-shot. Mar. Secrets of the latest implements of warfare were carefully guarded at a demonstration the Long Valley. Aldershot. to-day A chain of military policemen on bOfM sm foot encircled the place for miles. Smi i* n authorised people were unable
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    67 8 The following appointment are the S.S. Government Gazette Mr W I lor to act as Official Assignee and H of Companies. Penang. in addition to ties as Registrar. Supreme Court, l-aninf Mr J. R. Pyper to act as Assistant Supermteml«Mt. Government Monopolies. Singapore, m* Secretary to the Board of Licensing
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      408 9 BUSINESS CARDS. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY H MGENT BUCKERIDGE Highest Clam Work— Lowest -tatea UIDU-W BUILDING— 'Phone 78J»«. T0 iKAVLLLING REPRESENT ITIVES STAYING AT HOTELS. of an experienced Short-U.-it.r A: Typist are available at the day Satisfaction Terms moderate STEAITB TYPEWRITING Bl REAL .!K-E. hulia Street. Singapore MEMORIALS. gINGAPOU CASKET CO.
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      673 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. torrid is hereby given that tenders are no, united, lor the following materials or m vices, and that particulars of such tenders btained ln the *<*><*. Municipal Supply ol Broadbents Pat.nt Managese Steel Jaws. Closing 4 p.m April 30th. W. MARSH, Munirinal Secretary. TENDERS. Tenders
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      662 9 NOTICES. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. We beg to inform our customers that W* have moved to No. 7 B 1 Malacca Street. K SULTAN MARICAR BROS. AND CO. ORIENTAL HOTEL 76 77 Bras Basah Road, Singapore Well furnished large airy rooms at the new annexe suitable for married couples with spacious
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      657 9 AUCTION SALES. *^_-_--H_B_______^B^M^BpHHn^B_______4______v_a____a_____m______^i^^^ii^^^^ AUCTION SALE of Excellent design mahogany and walnut stained teak dininr,. sitting and bedroom furniture, crockery, glassware etc. To be held at No. 17 Oxley Read (Off River Valley and Orchard Roads > On Monday, April 27th, at 3 p.m. NOW ON VIEW CHING KENG LEE «fc
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      791 9 IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of HIGH GRADE JACOBEAN DESIGN WALNUT STAINED TEAK A. CARVED CANTON BLACKWOOD FURNITURE. DELCO LIGHTING SET. 850 WATTS 32 VOLTS SERVICE WITH 16 BATTERY CELLS, fNEW), IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. AND ALSO A CHOICE COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE CHINESE PORCELAIN MALAY BRASS CURIOS. ETC THE PROPERTY OF S.
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    SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1931. TOO MICH OF EVERYTHING
    872 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1931. TOO MICH OF EVERYTHING The rumours which have gathered round the frequent visits of Mr. Montagu Norman to the United States, have now taken the form of a suggestion that a gigantic international credits scheme is to be arranged by the chief countries,
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    292 10 Captain J. P. Coe has been appointed to act as General Adviser. Johore, from April 20th. The monthly Social of the Geylang Epworth League for this month will be held on Saturday, at 7.30 p.m. at the League's room. Leaguers and their friends are cordially invited. "Chop Sticks" is the
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    DEATH OF JAVANESE WOMAN
    1214 10 CORONERS FINDINGS Culpable Homicide Verdict The inquiry into the death of a Javanese woman, who was found with a fractured skull in Waterloo Street, was concluded yesterday morning before Mr. F. G. Bourns, the S.ngapore Coroner. Baba bin Mohamed. attached to the Detective Station, said he
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    LETTERS TO THF EDITOR
    216 10 ST. ANDREWS DANCE To the Editor. J Sir.— On behalf of the Commitu,. i Andrews Cathedral Dance. I should h? beg the courtesy of your columns thank all those who assisted to mak,' m 7 last Monday a success. r,f> In spite of difficult times the
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    DUTCH AIR MAIL.
    241 10 j The Experimental Extension to Australia i Further enquiries concern.. v n 0 the Amsterdam-Batavi:> tJr mail I next month show thut the Kheu backed by a grcup cf several of thc mo iportant flrnil in the Dutch Indies who. r-tood an providing financial backing 40.000 guilders.
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    FLYING VISIT TO BALI
    200 10 Seeing the Dutch East Indies From the Air The two American airmen. Mr Rose H and Mr. John Pratt, whose globe-trottmc flicht came to a close at Singapore la>t at when they shipped their machine off to America are taking advantage of the excellent fi afforded
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    255 10 ear with No. 1 accused but that sin into the car by him That the car was driven by No and that her injuries were caus.-d through D falling out of the car whilst it was bl In along Waterloo Street That her death was due to th ceived through
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      81 10 j (ffiSonfe) i I C\. MUWD JJ i > i S_*»f-pA«<. j *£2_t_!i_> I I I HAVE NOTICED says a novelist, that the happiest married woman is the one below medium height: A short wife and a gay one. For a gay life it is necessary to have proper protection/
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    ANOTHER NEW ZEALAND EARTHQUAKE
    93 11 HAWKES HAY PANIC Napier Ruins Shaken (Reuter's Service] Wellington. April 22. i severe earthquake shock at Baj thus morning Inhabitants i rushed into the open air. The .v partly demolished buildings at ihakaa down. b Radio Official Service] Rugby. April 22. Hawkes Bay district of Newexperienced
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    RUSH ON BANK
    116 11 VS.W. Savings Institution Reuler's Service] Canberra, April 22. announced that the Savings Bank a ith Wal.s will not open its doors A message from -Sydney shows met all demands to-day and the rably decreased before the usual The chairman of the Bank inPremler, Mr. Lang, that he
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    NAVAL PROMOTION
    113 11 P Official Changes at Admiralty British Radio Official Service] Rugby. AprU 22. la ncw officially announced that VicePrederfc i >•■ r Ch rf of Naval Blaff, I as Admiralty representative on the le of Nations Government Advisory ComIn addition to his present duties. m April 27 This post
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    THE AKRON
    89 11 Helium for Huge U.S. Dirigible Reuters Service I New York. April 22. Hi Hum non-inflammable gas is being manui in larye quantities for the huge igible Akron which is being built ot Akron. ;<> be floated in May or June. It requires thousand cubic feet of helium, which
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    THE NEW PARTY
    56 11 First Candidate for ByElection I Reuter's Service] London. April 22. N- a- Party" founded by Sir Oswald is running its first candidate in the il Ashton-under-Lyne. due to the the Labour member Mr. A. Bellamy. candidates were nominated to-day. Mr. W (iordon (Labour). Lieut.-Colonel J. Conservative i
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    MONETARY GOLD
    56 11 12 Per Cent in American Reuter's Service] New York. AprU 22. more monetary gold in the United than at any time in its history. Of the Federal Reserve Banks hold 4 2 r»r cent of all the monetary gold in which Ls mort- than twice the amount and
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    SAMOAN DISORDERS
    45 11 Trading Company Heavily Fined !Reu r .er'.: Service 1 Apia, Samoa April 22. j TJei to tne disorders in Samoa Lr^ J'i Company. Limited, a large i ation in Samoa, was convicted I under the Seditious Organisardmance and ttned £200 on each charge.
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    NEGOTIATIONS WITH CHINA
    199 11 COMMONS QUESTIONS House Entitled "to Some Information [Reuter's Service] t> i London. April 22 Replying to questions in the House of Commons. Mr. A Henderson said the only ne£OoveT T PWeedin S with the ciS£ Governm-nt concerned extrality. if he hoped, the negotiations were successful, they would
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    HONG KONG CORPSES
    148 11 Many Deaths Due to h Smallpox I Reuter's Service 1 London, April 22. Tiie finding of the corpses of children m the strei: of Hong Kong again had the attention fi the Houaa Of Commons. Mr. Graham White aakad whether "seeing that som»> official InfornaUon arat available
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    THE PRINCE OF WALES
    130 11 May do Last Stage bv Air r [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, April 22. The cruiser Kent which has been placed at the disposal of the Prince of Wales for the last stage of his journey home from Lisbon, will leave that port early on Sunday
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    HIGHER PETROL TAX
    313 11 One of Mr. SnowderTs Budget Proposals [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT London. April 21. It is understood that an increase in the petrol tax is almost certain to be included in Mr. Budget proposals next week. The increase will probably be 2d a gallon, possibly higher. Discussing the
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    LAW NOTICES
    36 11 For Thursday April 23rd Before the Ac tin* Chief Justice: Re Chop Chin Huat Motion to adjudge Heng Ng Kee (f) Bankrupt. Before Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell: Ng Chuan Toh vs. .Lee Siong Keat.
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    BRITAIN AND FORCED LABOUR
    236 11 GENEVA CONVENTION Lead to Abolish "Temporary Slavery" [British Radio Official Service! Rugby. April 22. The British Government proposes to proceed with ratification of the Draft Convention against forced or compulsory labour adopted at the International Labour Conference at Geneva last June. This announcement was made in
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    "DON ALFONSO"
    255 11 British Sympathy for Exile [British Radio Official Service] Rugby. April 22. Re i erring to the crowd's greeting of King Alfonso cn his arrival in London last night, the Times remarks "in London the people can spontaneously cheer Don Alfonso without first taking political thought. This country is
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    "GROSVENOR SOCIETY"
    91 11 Commemorating Naval Treaty (Reuter's Far Eastern Service] Tokio. April 22. In commemoration of the anniversary of the signing of the London Naval Treaty, Mr. Wakatsuki was host at dinner to the Japanese Delegation and also journalists who attended the Conference. After speeches recalling the heavy labour mingled with
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    COMMODITY MARKET
    129 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES I FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT! London, April 22. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £*****16 (£llO 15|16). Forward £112 1516 (£ll2 5|16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber prices
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    O.A.G's TOUR
    35 11 His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government. Mr. John Scott, who is visiting the F.M.S. and U.M.S, has appointed Mr. Malcolm Bond Shelley to act as his deputy during his absence from Singapore.
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    KEEPING THE HEALTHY HEALTHY
    605 11 CHILD WELFARE SOCIETY Long Cherished Dream Realised The annual report for 1930 states inter alia that the Clinics at Jalan Besar and Teluk Ayer have continued as before. Mrs. Herd, the Matron of Jalan Besar, retired on December 31st after five years faithful service to the
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    LATE MR. JACOB CARAPIET
    339 11 The funeral of the late Mr. Jacob Caraplet took place at the Bidadari Cemetery yesterday afternoon after a burial service held in the Armenian Church of St. Gregory, Hill Street. The funeral was attended by practically the whole of the Armenian community of the Colony. Wreaths
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    SIAMESE PLOUGHING OPENS
    49 11 Successful Planting Season Expected [FRHE PRESS SER VICE— COPYRIGHT Bangkok. April 22. The official opening of the ploughing reason commenced this morning. It is prognosticated there will be plenty of rain at the beginning and end, and a sufficiency in the middle ol the planting season.
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    KING ALFONSO IN ENGLAND
    531 12 FUTURE PLANS i Hope I Shall Not Go Back" MERINO WITH EX-KING MANOEL I Reuter's Service Calais. April 21. King Alfonso, driving his own car. arrived hen in little over four hours from Paris and <U parted at 5.15 p.m. for Dover. The public WtVB excluded
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    128 12 Alleged Attack on Lorry Driver I Reuter's Service J Catskill, New York State. April 21. The notorious gangster. Jack Diamond, has been arrested and it is believed will be charged with torturing a lorry-driver who was transporting liquor belonging to a rival. Diamond's arrest followed the appearance
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    103 12 Not to be Dumped in Europe I Reuter's Service 1 New Y<;rk. April 21. The Chairman of the Farm Board denies the report that caused a sensation in the grain markets, namely that th- Board has decided to dump m Europe 275.000.000 bushels of wheat M had
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    46 12 Success for Finish Wets llelsingfcrs. April 14. The Finnish Parliament has passed a Bill raising the legal alcoholic percentage of beer to 2.25 per cent., which is considered a considerable ..uccess for the Wets in their campaign against the absolute prohibition reigning at piesent.
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    SAVINGS BANK FAILURE
    104 12 £85,000,000 DEPOSITS Another Problem for Mr. Scullin Reuter's Service 1 Canberra. April 21. It is rumoured that the New South Wales Savings Bank, with deposits of £85.000.000, has failed. There was a heated debate in the House of Representatives, members urging Mr. Scullin to declare that the
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    SOVIET PLOT
    92 12 Woman Among Six Sentenced to Death I Reuter's Service. 1 Riga. April 22. A woman and five men have been sentenced to death by the Soviet court at Yefremov at the conclusion of a spectacular five days trial, in which 13 men and three women were charged with
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    FORCED LABOUR
    58 12 Geneva Convention to Applyto Colonies [Reuter's Service) London. April 22. A White Paper issued in London states that the British Government proposes to apply in all its governing Colonies. Protectorates and Mandated Territories, without any modification, the draft Convention and recommendations concerning forced or compulsory labour adopted by
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    SINS OF THE COMPRADORE
    267 12 Traction Company Held Liable "This is one of those unfortunate cases in which one of two innocent parties has to surfer for the misdeeds of another.'' said Mr. Justice Whitley in the Supreme Court yesterday in delivering Judgment for Ho Yan Chin. who. by his next
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    FINE INSTEAD OF GAOL
    263 12 Appeal by Probationary Police Inspector The appeal of L. G. Aeria, an ex-probationary inspector of police, who was convicted of misappropriating a motor-car licence and $12. j stated to have been in the licence at the time, I was dismissed by Mr. Justice Whitley yesterday. Mr.
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    70 12 Mr. E. J. Davis, who arrived a few days ago hat come to relieve Mr. H. C. Aspinall. Agent 01 the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Mr Davis was previously in Bombay, and for some months following home leave was in th? London office before coming East again. Mr. and Mrs.
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    CHINA'S TRADE POSITION
    1114 12 SHANGHAI'S REVIEW. Blessings of a Stable Currency A comprehensive survey of past and present J conditions in China was given in the annual address of the Chairman (Mr. R. Calder Mar- hall) at the annual meeting of the British 1 Chamber of Commerce held at the Shanghai
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    MATTERS OF MUSLIM INTEREST
    522 12 PROBLEMS OF EDUCATION Malay Children's Handicaps 'By Our Muslim Correspondent) The Malays, especially of Singapore, have been rather negligent in the matter of the English education of their children. At first, they neglected to send their children to English schools because they thought, foolishly of course,
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    LITHUANIA AND THE VATICAN
    55 12 Kcvno, April 16. A breach of diplomatic relations threaten? between Lithuania and the Vatican. This conflict, latent for some time between Church and State, broke out openly when the President abruptly refused to receive the Papal Nuncio, who wanted to present him with a set of
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    429 12 regular as to amount and imposition and free ing goods from delays and irregularities whicl were amongst the worst features of a systen which has for so long hindered the develop ment of trade. Undoubtedly there will be temporary incon veniences and misunderstandings until the nev svstem gets into working
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    LORD LI CHING-MEFS ESCAPE
    522 12 SHANGHAI KIDNAPPING How Daring Gang was Foiled London. April 9. An r.ttempt at kidnapping Lord Li Chingmei at Shanghai at 10.50 a.m. to-day during the course of which his bodyguard was shot and mortally wounded, was foiled by the potential victim, who with the first pistol
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    VIVIAN GORDON'S MURDER
    264 12 New York Police Make Four Arrests d New York. April 9. o Four arrests were made to-day in connexion v with the murder of the actress. Vivian Goraon. .>ix weeks ago. All of those arrested were men. They were rushed to the police station w hen they
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    STORE BOMBED
    80 12 Two Girls Burnt Alive in New York Outrage New York, April 6. Two little girls were burned alive and six people Injured _n a dastardly bomb outrage .which took phue to-day, when bandits attacked la grocery in a highly populated area. lc is believed that the grocery had
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    A NEW THING IN STRIKES
    65 12 Protest Against Price of Electricity .lerusahm. April 15. An unique general strike has broken ou*. in Beirut, where the entire population, including the Foreign Consulates, struck against th Bel-gian-owned electric company refusing to reduce its extravagant price for current. Even the Belgian Consul joined in
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    REMEDY FOR SICK WORLD
    161 12 FINANCIAL SCHEME Mr. Norman's Dhc*^ in America TRADE CREDIT H.\\ K I Reuter's Service I Loads*. World-wide Rnanelal repc. nl dieted ton tht \ni of Mr m to America. While Mr. Norman himself ni:!: I sest secrecy it Ls bettered that v. I he discussed with
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    INDIA'S FUTURE
    102 12 New Plan Upon Old Foundations British Radio Official Si. Bngfcjr, lpnl Sir John Simon, speaking at the Univeisity to-night, said it was the duty of th- British people to mastudy of the Indian problem Pledges had been given to the Indian jwopk to which every Party was commuted,
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    ANOTHER ATTEMPT
    77 12 Sir Malcolm Campbell and thiSpeed Record [British Radio Official gOf Rugh\. \pril Sir Malcolm Campbell, who created I land speed record at 245.1 mil. a M Daytona in February, has decided lo c to drive his Blue Biro II airain. Before this the ear. including it N »Ltae
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    NICARAGUAN REVOLT
    63 12 Two More Americans Reported Killed I British Radio Official S. Rugby. IfH. In addition to Meeers. Roper end Mai the two British West Indian subjecti vr.: their lives in the Nicaraguan dlfturtM more Ann ricans Messrs. lIM Oddey are now reported to haw bei American official ln_Q__iatli the
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    PRINCES HOMECOMING
    68 12 To be Met by Former China Flagship J 1 British Radio (Mattel B Ru^hx. \prtl K The Prince ol Wake, who II ward from Booth America ii! will reach Uebon on Saturday He will ::o eahore end paj and later will attend a banquet I to be given
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    BERLINS NEW MAYOR
    82 12 Former C hief of D.intm Free State K-n-.iri. If Dr. Sahm. the former Chiet Bl Dan trig Free Stale, was elected M lin by 110 votes ol the Social Dea middle parties, against M for and 4fJ lor the German Natioi National Socialist- abate Inert. Dl B
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    GERMAN AIK CRASH
    48 12 Seven Officer*, in Goerlito Accident Berlin. %mr» A paeeengec airplane, chart Reichswehr Ministry to transport icw from Berlin to Qoerllta, crashed I on Tuesdav afternoon from unit Six officer were injured: the mechanic were killed, the wireless 0 so grievously injured that his im of.
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      1485 13 The Full Story of the Boat Race fFrom Our Own Correspondent] London, Mar. 23. Although this year's boat race was one of the most enjoyable we have had, the racing itself was unexciting and the enjoyment was chiefly due to the good weather and the rather warm atmosphere,
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      HOME RUGBY
      133 13 Big Scoring in League Games 1 London, April 11. The following are the results of the matches played under Rugby League rules to-day. Bramley 15. Rochdale 10. Dewsbury 12. St. Helen's Rec. 9. Hull 31. Bradford 2. Hunslet 23. Hull K. R. 5. Keighley 4. Bat ley 7.
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    263 16 Famous Captain of "Billy Ruffian" Vivid pictures of adventure in the days when it took sixteen weeks to get from the Cape of Good Hope to the Channel in a sailing ship have been found in same 1780 diaries of a famous seaman. He aas
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    TSINGTAO STORM
    131 16 Shipping Held in Harbour by Hurricane Tsingtao. April 5. The port of Tsingtao has sufT-ered from the hurricane which raged over the northeastern shores of Asia during the last two days. Inhabitants woke up yesterday morning to find the city caught by a strong wind which later gained
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    SOUTH AMERICANS ON TOUR
    91 16 Largest Party Known Visiting Japan Tokyo, April 1. What is described as the largest party of South Americans ever to visit the Far East in a single group will arrive in Yokohama on Saturday aboard the Osaka Shosen Kaisha steamer Rio de Janeiro Maru. The party
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    16 16 The Snipping and the Import and Expert Offlces will be closed on Tuesdav. the 28th April.
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      666 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembing and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 a_n Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh. Taiping. Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 8 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6
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      96 16 Tantalus. Brit. 4782. from Davao 22. for U.S.A. via ports 27. Benrinnes, Brit. 3067. from London 22. for China and Japan 23. Bulan, Brit. 441. from Penang 22. for Penang via ports 26. Gleniffer, Brit. 6021, from London 22 for Hong Kong 22. Angers, Fren. 5960, from Yokohama 22, for
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      244 17 -Ue NV K motor ship Hikawa Maru is to up i» Japan for repairs and over-haul. T hr WW* police have received instructions ite burglary effected on board the o»er-r-te-l prior to her departure on Sunday evening, says the Bangkok Times of iprf] 17 It appears that a Chinese "boy"
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      12 17 Id. 'plane from Netherlands East Mr A. W. G. Luke.
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      16 17 :N I I If. plane from Singapore to Bali: H.uiley and Mr. John Pratt.
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      PASSENGERS DUE
      67 17 e Funnel Sarpedon on Saturday: Mrs. t-btirg, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Richards. W M. Simpson. C.8.E.. Mrs. Simpson. Mr. and Mrs J. L. Bourn" and child. Mr. and C J Bode Cox and 2 children. Miss M. Mr F. B. Roberts. Mrs. C. E. BerR S. Boyd.
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      FERRT BOAT CAPSIZES
      44 17 I Three Passengers Drowned Off Korea Tokyo, April 9. I*mp*trhet from Korea report that three been drowned and sixteen others u the result of a ferry-boat capsfe. storm to-day. The ferry-boat was proceeding to Gantal the south- west coast of Korea.
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      THF MONTCLARE ACCIDENT
      388 17 Adventure of 300 Passengers London, Mar. 24. Tht Canadian Pacific liner Montclare (16.314 which, with about 300 passengers on 1. went on the rocks at the island of Little tt the mouth of the Firth of Clyde, fog on Saturday, was refloated flay with little damage, and
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      MALABAR SOLD FOR £140
      104 17 Ship Which Cost £250,000 Six Years Ago -->,_ m Sydney, AprU 8. mmiYm f the Steamer Malaba r has been sold by auction for £140. Six years ago U* steamer cost £250.000 to build Pn^r M ,abar struck reef on AprU 2 near Port Jackson. New
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      THEFT ON TAKADA
      201 17 Passenger Loses $10,000 Worth of Jewellery Nearly $10,000 worth of jewellery was the extent of the loss sustained by Mr. E. F. Campbell, a passenger on the Takada. as the result of a theft committed in his cabin on Friday, < states the S. China Morning Post
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      THE PLAGUE SHIP
      367 17 Last Man Tells of Sea Horror Johannesburg. Mar. 19. Second mate B. Jorgensen. last survivor of the voyage of death made forty years ago by Guiding Star, that tragic ship which drifted in the Eastern seas with a crew of dead men. has just celebrated his seventy-fifth
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      SUEZ CANAL DUES
      63 17 Government Considering Shippers' Case [British Radio Official Service] RugbV. April 21. In reply to a question asked in the House of Commons the President of the Board of Trade, Mr. William Graham, said the complaint of British shipowners against the scale of Suez Canal dues was being
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      SHIPPING CRISIS
      46 17 International Conference Suggested Copenhagen, April 15. An international conference is suggested with regard to the crisis in the merchant marine. The idea is to discuss and pronounce on the proposals of partial disarmament in order the better to struggle against the crisis in freights.
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      SUMMER CRUISES
      54 17 The Blue Funnel Company like some other shipping companies, is now making a feature of excursions at reduced rates from Home to and from the East. The steamers of this Company are now favourably known for their comfort, and with the special rates offered the cruises should prove
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      369 17 Charges Against Greaser and Fireman Hong Kong, April 15. A greaser and a fireman, members of the engine room staff of the Chinese steamer Pong Kong, aboard which a large quantity of contraband opium was seized by Revenue Officers on Friday, were each fined $150,000 on convic-,
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      ALIEN SEAMEN IN U.S.
      587 17 "A Frank Encouragement of Desertion" Washington, Feb. 27. The Senate last night passed a Bill which, if finally enacted, will be a frank encouragement of the desertion of seamen from foreign merchant vessels. On February 20 the Senate had refused to reconsider another measure antecedently passed
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    30 17 Southend wife: My husband is so fussy that before he reads the newspaper in bed I have to get up and air lt for him in Iron, of Ihe fire.
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    FRIENDSHIP IN LETTERS
    750 18 Mr. Gordon and Anglo-American Ties In a lecture upon Anglo-American literary relations arranged by Sulgrave Manor Board at University CoUege, Gower-street. W.C., Mr. George Gordon, President of Magdalen College, Oxford, said: The first citizens of the United States who crossed without question the classic threshold of English
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    ZIONISM
    222 18 Mr. Lloyd George on Palestine Experiment London. April 11. Mr. Lloyd George, who was a guest of honour at the dinner given in London by the Zionist Federation of Great Britain and Ireland, said in a speech on the occasion that Zionism had brought to an old problem new
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    28 18 Police sergeant of motor patrol at WillesdenThe defendant was Insulting. He pointed to my car and said: "Take that*, thing home till you have learned to drive it."
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    INDIAN TRAIN CRIME
    232 18 Merchants Robbed and Killed M>Tnei_singh, April 11. When travelling between Bhalrab Bazar and Mymensingh last night, three Sahh merchants, of Katiadi. Bhagaban Chandra Saha Roy. Bimal Chandra Saha Roy and Lalchand Saha Roy, who were carrying about Rs. 10,000 with them, were attacked in the running train
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    MR. SHAIKAT ALI
    147 18 "To Fight Against 100.000 Gandhis" Rcmbay, April 13. Bitterly criticising Mr. Gandhi at a Muslm. meeting last night. Maulai.a Shaukat Ali asserted that Mohamedans could not expect may justice from Mr. Gandhi, and proclaimed hu own determination to fight for the Muslim cause single-handed if necessary against
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    LONDON—BERLIN
    59 18 LONDON— BERLIN There and Back Flight in 12 Hours I London. April I'i. Another British flying feat was performed yesterday. Captain Neville Stack and Mr J Chaplin left Heston (London) at 615 am arrived in Berlin at 11.23. left Berlin at 12 50 and arrived at Heston at 6.12 p.m.
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    NOVEL TAX ON EMPLOYERS
    232 18 For Dismissing an Employer i-ondon. \pn« I A special tax on an employer I an employee was a suqire tion put before the Royal Commission on ment Insurance by Sir William B Director. London School ol ■eonomfci William Bcvrridue. who assisted In d unemployment insurance when
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    82 18 Tiie wedding was ■o_fm--*» PresbyUri.in Church, Penang, on Bat tornoon of Mr. Arthur rgc H C. C. Wakefield and CO., Ltd- P son of Mr. and Mrs H. lio:u> ol Ii London, and Ada Alexandra daughter of Copt snd Mm D Taiping, Perak Hie Bride. who away by her father
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      331 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England). Capital £3, 000 ,000 Subscribed 1,800.000 Paid-up 1.050.000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.G66.845 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J. M. Ryrie, Esq, Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro. Esq., J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelford, Esq., Sir Thomas Catto, Bart.
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    GAMMON (MALAYA)
    762 19 P Company's Strong Position Lai meeting of Gammon (Malaya) the company's offices. Ocean d noon yesterday. Oammon presided and those present t I! W. Cowling (Managing Engi- i k, L. T. Wakeford. Dr. H. T i Simpson, W. Miller Mackay. W. W Alder. H S Heath and H
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    LYALL & EVATT'S REVIEW.
    734 19 LYALL EVATT'S REVIEW. An Uninspiritintf Outlook Singapore, April 22. uwing to the Easu r holldays and rTrtrn I ack conditions we published no report early this month With commodity prices going from bad to worse it becomes increasingly difficult to impart any optimism into this review and B*J find it
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    269 19 Shires, which will leave a balance to be carried forward of $32,515.26. subject ro Directors' Fees. Durinq the course oi the year our Managing Engineer. Mr. H. W. Cowling, went home on short leave, and Mr. F. W. Alder acted in his stead. We are glad to acknowledge the very
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    To-Day's Price Changes.
    440 19 To- Day's Price Changes. EXCHANGE RATES April 22. SELLING London. 4 months' sight 23 27 32 London, 3 months' sight 23 1316 London. 60 days' sight 2!3 2532 London. 30 MSkf** sight 2 3 3|4 London, demand 2 3 23|32 London. T.T. 2 3 11 16 Lyons and Paris, demand
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    FRASER'S SHARE UST
    756 19 WEDNESDAY. APRIL 22ND CLOSING QUOTATIONS DOLLAR RUBBERS Allenby <$1> 80 90 Alor Gajah 65 75 A. Hitam (slj 1.00 1.10 Am Malay ($2) 90 1.15 A. Kuning ($1) 20 30 Ayer Molek ($1 60 70 Ayer Panas ($1) 80 90 Bassett ($D 45 50 Brogas ($1) 40
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    RESTRICTION NEEDED
    105 19 Producers Selling Regardless of Price I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT l»cndoii. April 22. The Daily Mail reports that the Minc-ng Lane view Ls thc.t big producers are selling regardless of price, hoping that rubber will fall so low as to compel concerted action The paper recommends restriction as
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    REPORTS AND MEETINGS
    134 19 Seremban to Curtail Season's Crop [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT i London. April 22. Seremban annual martini adopted the report showing a loss of £6.790. The sum of £538 is to be carried forward. In view of the price fall the position will be further considered. It Is
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    YESTERDAYS RUBBER AUCTION
    122 19 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1.014th. auction yesterday, when there was catalogued 1.523.947 lbs.: 680.33 tons. Offered 1.257.581 lbs.: 561.42 torus. Sold 1.050.990 lbs.: 469.19 tons. Spot. London 2 7 .d. New York 57^ c t f PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents
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    CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION
    276 19 Mr. W. Nelson Walter. Agent. Easter.. Sm- lting Co.. Ltd.. Kuala Lumpur, is proceeding on furlough at the end of this month. He is being relieved by Mr. J. M. O'Connor George who has arrived from Penang. Ho Hong Bank ($5O; 46.25 47.00 H'kong and
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    FRASER'S SHARE CIRCULAR
    928 19 Singapore. April If. After minor fluctuations -arlier in the week. Tin closes £4 down on balance, and London appears to attribute the rem wed weakness to tho heavy shipments of the metal at praoenl »oin K forward from the Straits. Th<» estimated total for the month remains
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      63 19 Kets exceed §12,000.000. Assurance in force over $38,000,000. The Great Eastera Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) D OFFICE: Winchester House. Singapore LONDON OFFICE: 27. Old Jewry EC Th, Company has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court rt _s- ATTRACTIVE PLANS OF ASSURANCE T AGENTS WANTED Managing
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      76 19 IN A.D. 1720. ah (two hundred and eleven years ago.) _TT |J3 There were no Telegraphs ifi n n N Cables S n n n Telephones j£ —and the General Post Office had 9- only just been opened with a very ifi elementary service. BUT— The Royal Exchange Assurjjj ance
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    "CLOSEST FINAL OF RECENT YEARS"
    125 20 SATURDAY'S HOPES Both Teams Confident of Victory (Reuter's Service London. April 22. "We are confident of taking the cup to St. Andrews." said Ted Barkas. Birmingham's captain. "If triers can win we shall be winners." GUdden. the West Bromwich captain, was equally confident and said:
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    CITY AND SUBURBAN
    65 20 Anthurium Wins at Epsom I Reuter's Service 1 Lcrdcn. April 22. The Citv and Suburban labout 1 miles) was run at Epsom to-day and resulted as follows: ANTIiURII'M 1 THE PEN 2 CABALLERO 3 Won by three lengths, third one Vngth away. Seventeen ran. Betting: 25 to
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    SIAM TURF CLUB
    64 20 Decision to Suspend Horse Breeding I FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] Bai.«:kr.k. ApriJ. 22. The Turf Club b_a decided to ruspend horse breeding and has offered their stud of 70 mares and three Arab stallions to the Ministry of Commerce and Communieations. which is seeking permission from the
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    LEAGUE FOOTBALL
    36 20 [Reuter's Service 1 London. April 21. Results in League matches to-day were as follow DIVISION 111 (Northern) Rochdale 1 Darlington 2. Southport 3: Wigan 1. SCOTTISH LEAGUE «Div. I) Queen's Park 2: Kilmarnoc': 0.
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    BRITISH TENNIS HOPE
    263 20 Perry's Close Mateh with Austin London. April 11. Thf young British tennis hope. Fred Perry. was only just conquered by Britain's Number One. Bunny Austin, in the final of the newly instituted ofiicial international trials tournament at the Queen's Club. Austin winning 3-6. 4—6. B—6.8 6. 6—l.
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    PETITION DISMISSED
    94 20 b Medical Evidence Discounts Allegation [From Our Own Correspondent! Kuala Lumpur, April 22. Mr. Justiee Mudie this morning dir missed the petition ol Mrs. Viola Blanche Van Geyzcl seeking a dissolution of her marriage to Clarence Lancelot Van Geyzel. cf the Locem.tive Department. F.M.S.R. Petitioner alleged cruelty and
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    TUNGKI ABDUL RAHMAN
    84 20 Entertained by Magisterial Staff .From Our Own Correspondent! Kuala Lumpur. April 22. The Magistrates' Court staff this evening entertained to a farewell tea Tungku Abdul Rahman, Second Magistrate, who is gcin<> to Ipoh as Assistant Registrar Mr. De Moubray presiding, said the Tungku possessed a natural inexhaustible
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    ENGLISH AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
    151 20 153 ENTRIES T. A. Bourne Not Defending His Title [FREE PRESS SERVICE: COPYRIGHT] London, April 21. The English amateur golf championship opened on the links of the Hunstanton Golf Club to-day. this being the first time that this event has been played at Hunstanton, which has.
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    ARMY RUGBY
    291 20 British Victory Against France London. April 14. At Twickenham to-day. in an international Rugby m?tch the British Army beat the French Army bv 21 points to 12. The French victory in Paris during Easter enhanced, the interest in the visit of the French Army team to Twickenham to
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    GOLF
    45 20 Britain's Ryder Cup Captain Beaten London. April 11. Britain's Ryder Cup Captain. Charles Whitcombe was beaten one up bv H Jolly in a 36--hole final of the Roehampton Professional Invitation Tournament in which leading British professionals competed. Compston and Henry Cotton failed to qualify
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    Y.M.C.A. SWIMMING CARNIVAL
    133 20 The Annual Handicap Swimming Carnival will be held at the Y.M.C.A. Swimming Pool on Saturday. April 25th. commencing at 4 p.m. sharp. An interesting programme is arranged including the following events in the order stated. Junior 40 yards Free Style Handicap. Senior 80 yards Free Style Handicap.
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    CRICKET
    109 20 The following will represent the S.C.R.C. against the S.C.C. at the Padang at 11 a.m. on Sunday: Dr. Ong Siow Hian. Evan Wong, Chua Choon Loong. Tan Thean Tek. Ong Siow Kee. O. Jitt Siang. Woon Chow Tat' John Lim. Chia Kheng Hock. J. Then. Teik Ee. Reserves: Lim
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    S.A.F.A. LEAGUE
    139 20 DIVISION II Goals Mn P W D L F A PtS ng 3 3 0 0 11 3 8 Warders 3 3 0 0 1! 3 6 Police A 9. mx m mm MPH 4 202 10 10 6 PH 4 2 1 1 12 45 BAT 4
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      GODOWN DOUBLES FINAL
      449 20 Results of Yesterday's Ties The final of the Godown Doubles, between Case and Rodgers and Marshall and Dean at the S.C.C. yesterday did not provide much excitement, the tennis being for the most part slow. Marshall and Dean were by far the steadier pair, their display being
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      SELANGOR TENNIS
      156 20 Sinclair Robbed of Singles Title [From Our Own Correspondent 1 Kuala Lumpur. April 22. In the State singles tennis final this evening. Ong Ekong won tho title, defeating Sinclair of the Selangor Club, the holder. 6--1. 6—2. It was an easy win and most unenterprising tennis. Ekcng was
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      S.R.C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT
      14 20 FRIDAYS TIE Ladies' Singles Final Miss E. Richards vs. Miss Gomes.
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    THE SCREEN
    215 20 Body and Soul at Alhambra The Alhambra Theatre had a full house last night at their first showing of the picture Body and Soul. The programme includ-d a Fox Movietone News reel and a Slim Summerville and Eddie Gribbon Comedy. The main feature of Body and Soul is
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    KUERTEN SENTENCED
    65 20 German "Ripper" Murderer Found Guilty (Router's Service] r> Ducsseldcrf, April 22. Peter Kuerten, the self-confessed "Ripper" murderer, has b.en sentenced to death nin^ times, alro 15 years' imprisonment for attempt ed murder, deprivation of civil rights f,r U e and perpetual police supervision. It j s un 2??_!
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    THE MALAYAN TURF
    396 20 SINGAPORE RACES Entries for the Spring Meeting The following are the entries for thc Spring race meeting of the Singapore Turf Club. Handicaps for the first day will be published on Saturday next. Horses Class 1. Rotherwood, Le Souverain, Glad Eyes, Bikanir. Perle D'Or, The Banker, Quepauiin.
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    TAIPING TURF CLUB
    392 20 Profit on Year's Working The annual report for presentation at the meeting on April 25 at the Racecourse. Taiping. states inter alia: The accounts show a net profit for the year of $1,515 after deducting 516.484 for depreciation, expending $6,739 on maintenance work, and $92,796 ar.d $17,243
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    SALE OF RACEHORSES
    76 20 After the racing on Saturday at Kuala Lumpur, one horse and two ponies were put up for sale. They were Mr. E. S. Housley's Firefly and Fcrtalome. and Mrs. V G Ho idBrook's Why Shy. The pony, Firef y, was sold to H.H. the Sultan of Perak
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    SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB
    37 20 The May Bogey Competition of the Singapore Golf Club will be played on Saturday and Sunday, the 2nd and 3rd prox. The Ladies' May Medal Competition will be played on Monday, the 4th prox.
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