The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 30 April 1931
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Title Section19 1931-04-30 1 The Singapore Free Press "S(). i:t.:J2:?. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article408 1931-04-30 1 Three exhibits which were photographs painted over have been returned to the artist, a man of international fame by the Rcyml Academy Page 11. The question of preference to local firms m the matter of Municipal tenders was again raised at the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners408 words
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Article1306 1931-04-30 1 Mr. Smithson had so often come home witha tale about trade being bad that his family ceased to take any notice of it. When the industrial decline began m all reality it took a long time to convince them that there was something m it. StubbornA.N.M in Manchester - 1,306 words
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Advertisement283 1931-04-30 1 MORNING ARE YOl T DRINKING .•CROSSED KRIS" TEA? O\VN0 \VN IN MALAYA. I RAFFLES HOTEL OCOIMKT ACCOMMODATION WITH MODERN SANITARY I ARRANGEMENTS <| Wednesday, April 29th and Friday, May Ist, at 6.30 p.m. The KELVEY Mannequins I CLEVER ACROBATIC BABIES AND I IN NEW NUMBERS I (ADMISSION $1). I j|283 words
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Advertisement210 1931-04-30 1 EUROPE t|> HOT ELj "Renowned by Recommendation" I To-Night— DINNER DANCE I j DINNER AND DANCE $2.50. NO CHARGE FOR DANCING, i MUSIC on the VERANDAH from 7.45 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. I and during Dinner. jjj s MUSIC DURING TIFFIN EVERY DAY. I s ROBERT DRESCHER'S FAMOUS VIENNESE ORCHESTRA.210 words
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Advertisement43 1931-04-30 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Cinema quide Page 2. Public notices Page 9. The beautiful new Chevrolet Page 5. Rit>eiro and Co. for Stapling Machines Page 3. j SATISFACTION I LEA& PERRINS SAUCE y\ A DROP OR TWO WITH rj |sk CHEESE— MS gf DELICIOUS I43 words
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Advertisement8 1931-04-30 1 DRINK BIGIA TEA! CHEAP AND GOOD! MALAYAN GROWN8 words
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Article199 1931-04-30 2 The undirnoted non-fiction works will be ready for issue on Saturday, at 9 am Aurousseau < Marcel t Highway Into Spain 1930 Caldicott (J.W> Values of Antiques, illus. Cave (Henry W.) The Ruined Cities of C-y--lon. illus. Curry (Manfred) Wind and Water. 1931. illus. (Cruising). Darnell (A. W.)199 words
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Article187 1931-04-30 2 Programme of Drills up to and for weekending May 3rd, 1931. Thursday. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall. ~A" (M.G.) Co., Sec. Drill— Ad. Gun Drill— lnstructional 30 Yards Range; Dri'l Hall "D" <Eunui;t;i> Co., Officer-, and N.C.Os.— Section Leading Class; (Malay) Sand Table. 5.00 p.m. Malay Drill Hall.187 words
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Advertisement375 1931-04-30 2 7 Everybody Agrees j That the Best food m Town, The most attractively- I presented dishes S and j The delightful Furnishing j and Comforts are 3 j Features of I The CAPITOL j j RESTAURANTI j that have made it j SINGAPORE'S j MOST POPULAR j j rendezvous; Have375 words
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Advertisement125 1931-04-30 2 Victoria Theatre PROFESSOR MARTENOT will give Two Extra Concerts on his return from Java I June Ist and 2nd at 9.30 I E Ibflr A v Hi 1 1 i«S TO-NIGHT ioisj EVERYBODY GOING TO l# First National's Spectacular Musical Comedy Sensation With the Famous English Favourite JACK BUCHANAN and125 words
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Advertisement335 1931-04-30 2 I The Lottery Bride" hon the HV < 1 6.15 TO-NIGHT 0 Smashing Musical Entertainment yj Nine Superb Song Numbers g The Queen of opera m a haunting I Grace Moore -of -new moon Ili I Reginald Denny m Wallace ttccr? mm jjj The Intimate Career of a Famous Bea335 words
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Miscellaneous224 1931-04-30 2 THE WEEK Thursday, 30th. High Water. 08.51. 8.4 ft. 21.25. 8.0 It FootbaJl. Div. I SRC. vs. S.C.F.A. at Stadium. Reserve Div. SC.C. vs. I.C.F.A. at S C.C. Australian air mail leaves for London. Friday. May Ist. High Water. 09.45. 8.7 ft.. 21.55. 8.4 ft Rotary tiffin RaftVs 1 pm.224 words
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Article236 1931-04-30 3 NEURASTHENIA "Butterfly Girl" Who was a Bride at 12 London, Mar. 31. Mr. David Townsend, husband of "Peggy Davis," formerly of the Ziegfeld Follies, who plunged to death m her car over a 500 ft. precipice at E7«-sur-Mer, on the Riviera, yesterday, will not accept the236 words
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Article213 1931-04-30 3 Lion Bite that Cut Short Screen Career Mr. David ToWDMBd is Peggy Davis's third husband. He is 37, and m some messages to-day he is described as an Englishman, m some as an Australian. Anyway, he has lived several years m Australia and m America. He213 words
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272 1931-04-30 3 LEONORA WODEHOUSE - THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR OF THE SKYSCRAPER. LEONORA WODEHOUSE BY TO-MORROW. tsa by a Zoo lion during a rehearsal for a film, .aid a long illness followed which put an end to her stage ambitions. When she recovered she met Mr. Townsend. She was 19 when she married him, and it272 words
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Article106 1931-04-30 3 A Plea for Whitehall Misses Mr. G. M. Gillett, M.P.. Parliamentary Secretary to the Department of Overseas Trade, received a deputation recently from certain Civil Service organisations, who protested against the rontinued employment of married women m t le department' while single women were being discharged. The deputation106 words
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Article41 1931-04-30 3 WHO TOLD YOU THAT You never say to me the nice things George tys to Gladys." "What does he say?", "He says she's a peach and the apple of his eve." "Ah, he's m Coven t Garden and I'm m Billingsgate."41 words
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Article279 1931-04-30 3 "Good Enough to Fight, But—" "He was good enough to fight for his ccun| try, but was not good enough to be taken inlD a church." This was the bitter comment of Colonel W. T. C. Rust, the chairman of the local branch of the British Legion,279 words
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Article157 1931-04-30 3 Historical Editions Sold to America It was revealed to-dny by the Dean of York j and the Chapter of York Minster that \h> buyers of the historical Caxton editions from che Minster Library wai an American. Dr.] A. S. W. Res nbach. of Philadephia. His generous offers,157 words
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Article29 1931-04-30 3 Mr. J. Skyer, of t^e Borneo c> Bingkok, has arrived m Ipoh to replace M'\ P. A. Mathews, who left fat home durinp the cour 1 of Iml week.29 words
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Article252 1931-04-30 3 Power to Make a Trade Order The Court <,i Appeal has delivered judgment allowing the appeal by Iffci Margaret Bondftelrf. Minister of Labour, frcm the dceMOB of King's Bench Divl* ional Court, which mm4r absolute three rulM nisi and prohibited UhMinister making an order, under the Tradr252 words
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Advertisement309 1931-04-30 3 T||! Automatic Stapling Machine for Office Use. j M drvice for rapid and ,^^l^^ w plini> f letters and all other t Mit. action— just M J; Kr)( .f, an easy follow- _^^i^^^^Bl^^^^^^^^^ IU I papers are fastened fit. li of non rusting PVjj 1 Nl i,..uliiiK of staples into309 words
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Advertisement167 1931-04-30 3 ®®®@®©©©@®®@©@®@@@@@@@@@@@@@@(gj^@(^@@@^ |K£LyiNATOU f electric refrigerators |j Years of Manufacturing I i IHHHIHHiI^HHHB leadership IH rTn 9l 1% XI Hi f-^ i i[ i mM m \Q) ®3H h^ i "luimui.iLj. SS RP I VIII A II n H g 1 nififiiiiAiuii 1 1 riljjSl SB nAo r!/VJr>K Jf' HHHHH|||^^^^^ jj|167 words
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Article, Illustration371 1931-04-30 4 WHAT A CROWD Nearly 130.000 people paid to see trie football match at Hampden Park, Glasgow, between England and Scotland— easily a record. At Wembley m 1923 there were 150.000 people, but only some 126.000 paid. Neither side Scored m the first half, but371 words
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Advertisement363 1931-04-30 5 Jha c&aautiful (Haw CHEVROLET v. Orv^lvl |"nMCIwIN I iT^jPii )l pBIHI f\ ut of the combined resources of Chevrolet and J :y^%! "T i-^J \+~S General Motors comes an entirely new line of 6 I /]3mA cyiincier Chevrolet cars, designed to appeal to those M^pßtßmm^M Ljy^MLi who appreciate the beautiful363 words
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Article546 1931-04-30 6 VICOUR AN!) SKILL iloM Medal Acting of Many Academy Pupils Once a year the Royal Academy of Drama- I tic Art migrates from its Gower-street home and presents a public performance at a West End theatre. All the leaving students perform m half a dozenJ. G. B - 546 words
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Article159 1931-04-30 6 Presented After Many Years SIXTY YEARS AGO Tom Chambers, of Southampton, then a dashing young fellow of 21, joined a Survey Company m the Royal Engineers and served his King and County well and faithfully. FORTY YEARS AGO Tom Chambers, then a company sergeantmajor, left the Army,159 words
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Article153 1931-04-30 6 Judge Says Motor -Cyclist Should have Insured When judgment for 50 and costs, payable, by consent, at the rate of 10s. a month, was given by Judge Higgins at Willesden County Court against a motor-cyclist who knocked down and injured a boy, it was stated that153 words
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Article51 1931-04-30 6 Revolver Fusilladr m M.H Trial Pineville <K>nt.to The crack of revolvers. Ibj and the WOttMOM of WOUmW sedate air of the local court I as witnesses and qpcttfN take their places for fee trial I Walter Parsons, who V9M Ch ki. s hniH.un on Satu vr51 words
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Article64 1931-04-30 6 To Make Talkies m Hong Kong Studio Mci Lan Pong, the idol of the northern itMT. arrived m Hong Kong last week, travelling with Mr. Wong Ying-cho, manager of the United Photoplay Service Limited, of Hong Kong. In addition to fulfilling theatrical ongagements with the Hoi Chu64 words
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Article73 1931-04-30 6 I sec that a recent meeting of the lowa Society of Cosmetologists, at Des Moine:.. lowa, d Chicago cosmetologist (what delightful utls these people have!) gave the assembled cosmetologists the "inside dope" on Venus. The Goddess of Love, he said, was jealous of blonde Nordic73 words
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Advertisement328 1931-04-30 6 Defy the trying heat by I drinking FRAMROZ'S D-e-1-i-c-i-o-u-s ORANGE SMASH PINEAPPLE SMASH II RASPBERRY SMASH i i i AND STRAWBERRY SMASH i i GUARANTEED FROM FRUIT JUICES I j They re-inforce strength and nourish 11 the nerves. IX^ sn uakor unless -^B l-^^^ Quaker on X^^^ the /^b^ y328 words
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Advertisement12 1931-04-30 6 DO YOU KNOW HOW SKYSCRAPERS ARE BUILT? NO SEE I\GE FOUR TO-MORROW12 words
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Advertisement83 1931-04-30 6 fgk ruw g MRfiY Will DIIDQT? DUA WILL DUiyol I ON MAY THE FIRST BORNEO -CHEVROLET LIMITED.! r SINGAPORE uie Penans, Taiping, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, Seremban, Malacca and Haad Vai. irt BEAUTIFLL FILM ACTRESSES KEEP THEIR SKIN SMOOTH WITH EXQUISITE Sv.'VpSf'jjJSi.* ws w after q' xoyt wer sam erw wer83 words
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Article848 1931-04-30 7 WOIILD.be M.l\ One Fraud Brings m £22,000 < Wal LS Geor^ Augustus accomniU V h Ut QUeStiOn One of m«t S BMlililßm tricksters that em Jennings, who m sentenced to three years' penal s. rvitude at London Sessions for receiving Stateo Roods, is one of848 words
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Article113 1931-04-30 7 Sees "Young Siki" Win— -and Serves Him with a Summons Andrew Devino, known m the boxing world M "Yo uns Siki," failed to answer a judgment summons at Bow County Court ?n respect of a claim successfully made against him there last December by Mrs.113 words
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Article817 1931-04-30 7 THOMAS R. HENRY - MORE INTELLIGENT THAN A MAN? MOBY DICK'S BRAIN Carnegie Institution Discoveries By THOMAS R. HENRY Washington. Is a whale more intelligent than a man? Some queer things about the brains of Moby Dick's relatives have just been reported by investigators of the Carnegie Institution of Washington. First, Dr. O. R.N.A.N.A. Copyright; Free Press - 817 words
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Article89 1931-04-30 7 A contemporary reports that "a newspaper reporter, of all people" fainted at the draw of the Irish "Sweep," because he thought for a moment that he had drawn a horse. Following on the unique demonstrations of emotion by members of Lord Beaverbrook's staffs at St. George's,89 words
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Article80 1931-04-30 7 Protestant Church Decision New York. •The cartful and restrained" adoption of birth control to regulate the size of families has been endorsed by a majority of representa-tivt-s of 27 American Protestant Churches with n aggregate membership of 23.000.000. The endorsement is given m a majority report80 words
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Article260 1931-04-30 7 Quickest Typist m the World m London Miss Stella Willins, the quickest woman typist m £he world, and her 'pet'" typewriter Timmy arrived at Paddington from New York recently. A tall, pretty brunette, she seemed greatly concerned about a brown leather case as she superintended the260 words
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Article81 1931-04-30 7 Wedding of County Cricketer Not to Take Place It is announced that the marriage arranged between Mr Edmund Fa llcv field Lonyrigg and Miss Gwendolen Vaughan. will net take place. Mr. Longrigg, who is 25 next month, is the Somerset and Cambridge cricketer and a former captain of81 words
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Article74 1931-04-30 7 Fighting with Government Forces Hanoi, April 20. Communist disorders have again broken out In Northern Annam. An engagement between armed bands and native guards at Doluong, In the Province of Vinh, resulted m the guards' taking 50 prisoners and capturing a number of Communists banners and proclamations.74 words
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Advertisement380 1931-04-30 7 Baby Constantly Crying and Scratching Healed by Cuticura able fx:gan with scales on my when he was a month old. '.;ke thai until he was two ild and then after his morning r used to come from the erupBaby could not rest day or night sumtly crying and scratchi h.iJ380 words
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Advertisement502 1931-04-30 7 |l^^ Ik LONDON Tested and apinxwcd^^Si* n xi x~ xr^ Mir 61 j*.^ for the V successive year by the Institute of Hygiene B£s*l amJM&J CORK TIPPED VIRGINIA CIGARETTES jSWfiS^^Ss^* BSM Made Specially to Prevent Sore Throatf^^^^y MADE IN LONDON BY CARRERAS LTD. 142 YEARS' REPUTATION for QUAUTY^^^^^*^ Sole Agents502 words
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Article1569 1931-04-30 8 M.IVs EXPERIENCES When Turns Had to be Good It is said that variety is dying. To me this is saddening, because it was the one delight of my early youth, writes Mr. Ben Gardner, M P. m the Evening News. In the younger Eighties I was1,569 words
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Advertisement238 1931-04-30 8 fe^ On Everybody's Lips. I fg MALAYA'S lil MOST i t yU 11 REFRESHING X il /-y^^^^v AND *i* i^^V Delicious Beverages ill 1 1 Orange Pop All i, i- t^-* >^^ k *^(g^s^2 iP J* frS^S '\y''-K--'--TOgBM A Trial will convince you. a v,..\icy-»! Vci __i—^^^^^^*\ r r^ 1238 words
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Advertisement17 1931-04-30 8 i P. (J. WODEHOISES J DAUGHTER i WRITES FOR THE J i FREE PRESS J 5 TOMORROW.17 words
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Advertisement165 1931-04-30 8 WILLS* P^^l^GOLD FLAKE r^^^ CIGARETTES e^kw&T^ s 93 v-^T IN I d rUK OU fc HOW'ILLS HRISTOL s. LONDON E WELL— AND GET *****717 GIFTS WINCARNIS is not only a delicious tonic wine about which thousands of grateful users have written us. It is not only a giver of health;165 words
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Advertisement376 1931-04-30 9 BUSINESS CARDS. iVEI UNO REPRESENT I I> !JS STAYING AT HOTELS. lilt*- 8 t MB experienced ShortTypM are available at tin- day. Satisfaction n rm moderate. [TS MI'IWRITINC; I*. l 111 \l < mli.i Strfft. Singapore FUNERALS, ggNGATOftI CASKET CO. >»« 1 S. PenhM RoaC ,t L»*ender Btre*t Phone iTXPER^ENCED376 words
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Advertisement520 1931-04-30 9 TENDER& SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOT LCI It hci-by given that Ttniifi are mow Invited for the following materials or service, and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained In th- Tender Room. Municipal Offices Selling of refreshments inside the Jaian Bcsar Stadium. Date ol Closing, 4 p m520 words
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Advertisement645 1931-04-30 9 NOTICES. (SINGAPORE) LIMITED (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements* NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fourth Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders Of the above named Company will be held at the Registered Office of the Company, Thornycrcft House, Tank Road, Singapore, on Thursday. May 7th. 1931, at 12 o'clock noon.645 words
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Advertisement542 1931-04-30 9 NOTICES. THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS The Premier Morning Daily m Malaya. A live "news" paper— 3o-40 columns of news daily. 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 Cables together542 words
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Advertisement547 1931-04-30 9 AUCTION SALES. AUCTION SALE of VALUABLE FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD TOV/N COUNTRY PROPERTIES To be held at The. Saleroom of Messrs. Ching Keng Lee Company, Limited Rarfles Chambers, Raffles Plac<\ Singapore ON MONDAY, MAY 4th, AT 2.30 P.M. Particulars ESTATE OF TAN ENG CHYE (Deceased). Lot l.— Valuable Freehold land and547 words
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Article21 1931-04-30 10 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. DEATH. ALEXANDER GORDON— At Colombo on 29th instant, late Municipal Architect. Singapore, beloved husband of Mary Gordon, aged 38.21 words
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871 1931-04-30 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. THURSDAY. APRIL 30, 1931. ANOTHER PRICE PEGGING CRASH. The bare announcement recently that Mr. Alexander Legge had given up the Chairmanship of the United States Farm Board, followed later by the statement that 275,000,000 bushels of American wheat was to be unloaded at cut prices a statement871 words
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Article193 1931-04-30 10 Mr. A. W. Hamilton, Commissioner of Police F.M.S., who was away m Europe on leave returned by the Takliwa. Captain H. T. Allwright. M.C.. D CM., former State Adjutant, Perak, has been appointed to act as Staff Captain F.M.S. Volunteer Force. We understand that Mr. G. T. Peall. B. A.,193 words
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Article74 1931-04-30 10 AMBITIOUS PROJECT Airmen Driven Back by Bad Weather [Reuter's Service] London, April 29. Another attempt to demonstrate th? feasibility of speeding up the imperial air-mail services is being made by Captain Neville Stack, who accompanied by Mr. J. R. Chaplin, left Lympne at daybreak74 words
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Article248 1931-04-30 10 A Lady's Morals at the Alhambra (By our film correspondent > Grace Moore, the beautiful Metropolitan Opera star, whom we saw m a supporting part m New Mocn. takes the lead m A Lady's Morals at the Alhambra this being actually her first picture. In it she has248 words
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Article148 1931-04-30 10 Paris, which opened at the Capitol Theatre last night to a packed house, is a brilliant musical comedy with a slight but amusing story. Catchy music, clever dancing, hilarious comedy and gorgeous ballet scenes m techniccleur are included. Irene Bordcni has beauty and charm and a148 words
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Article360 1931-04-30 10 Defence m Alleged Rash Driving Case That "dazzlingly bright" lights on the standard at the junction of Orchard Road and Tank Road contributed to the cause of the accident, was the defence put forward m a case m which an Indian taxi driver was charged before360 words
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Article55 1931-04-30 10 Malacca's Resident Councillor Leaves I From Our Own Correspondent] Malacca, April 29. Mr. c. H. Q. Clarke (Resident Councillor) sailed on the Kelantan for Singapore this evening. There was a large gathering to see him off. Certain members of the Malacca Club entertained him to55 words
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Article729 1931-04-30 10 BISHOP'S TRIBUTE Excellent Reports m Meeting An u »l The annual general atteUni Mission Hospital was held yi t rf The Bishop of Singapore Roberts, presided, and a lan-,- I were present. The adoption of the report and moved by Lt. Col. Hard!,;, continued financial support729 words
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Advertisement282 1931-04-30 10 BB DRINK DE LUXE latf^sl FRAGRANT REAL ■u\M°lcul CXX)L Ki'l-'-J REFRESHING pick-me-up 1 qskK ltt SOLI AGENTS. CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., i Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances o/ Hong Kong*, incorporated m Shanghai*. 90 ROBINSON ROAD. TELEPHONE 6228. BY SPECIAL ttff "jpL l&yj HM THE KING S [I APPOINTMENT TO282 words
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Advertisement64 1931-04-30 10 m a ([3eHßonfe}\ VV rx mums /O II m BROWN EYES according to a learned professor, are an indication of weak will. Black eyes are an indication that you need a "GAFLAC" POLICY. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480. |h.b. winter] I TAILOR. I64 words
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85 1931-04-30 11 ALLOCATION OF TENDERS DISCUSSED BY COMMISSIONERS REGIMENTAL BAND ENGAGEMENTS Tin- question of preference to local fir™ <„ Munfcip* tenders, was again raised «the m?nth lv T t™^ Municipal Commissioners of Singapore T, tmg f the .successful m urging refe«nT££ for furS' W lSkel two committee85 words
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2328 1931-04-30 11 President (Mr W. Bartley), wen Messrs. D. O. Osbornc EUnoi bin Abdullah, Dr. K. X H T Wee. S. Q. Wong. J. A: Elias! L. C. Marpoliouth. C. C W. Rapet. E. A. Brown. O. P. J. B Westethout. Claude da Chop, H Wolskel. Scow2,328 words
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Article200 1931-04-30 11 Former Ipoh Manager's Success ful Appeal [From Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh. April 29. A full Court of Appeal assembled at Ipoh to-day with Justices Elphinstone. Pritchard and Mudie, whilst several lawyers from Penang, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur were present including Mr. Roland Braddell, Mr. Briggs and others. The200 words
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Article39 1931-04-30 11 I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPY RIGHT] Bangkok, April 29. Mr. A&pinall, agent Hong Kong Bank, left this morning for home. The sports club paid tribute to his services as chairman and presented him with silver cigar box.39 words
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Article95 1931-04-30 11 PAINTED PHOTOGRAPHS Returned to Famous Artist [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 London, April 29. Associates of the Royal Academy vetoed the intended election of a new associate when Mr. Llewellyn, president, called attention to the fact that three of his exhibits this year were enlarged photographs cleverly95 words
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Article300 1931-04-30 11 Crowds Line Road Three Miles Long [Reuter'c Service] London, April 29. The Prince of Wales and Prince George concluded their South American tour within a stones throw of Windsor Castle where their Majesties were waiting to welcome them. The Princes landed m Windsor Park from the-air-liner shortly300 words
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Article25 1931-04-30 11 Famous Dancer Leaves £14,147 [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 London, April 29. Mmc Pavlova, whose death occurred last year, died intestate, leaving £14,147.25 words
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Article95 1931-04-30 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT London, April 29, 5.19 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £107 9J16 (£lO7 1 16). Forward £108 1316 (£lOB 7 16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair95 words
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Article52 1931-04-30 11 Surrender of Postal Giiicial [FREE PRESS SERVICE -COPYRIGHT j Bangkok, April 29. The postal official who absconded with treasury drawings last week surrendered last evening. Radio news and illustrated newspapers had prevented his escape from Siam. He alleges that the bulk of the missing money was handed over52 words
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Article109 1931-04-30 11 Statement on Staff Reduction Scheme [Prom Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur, April 29. With reference to recent announcments m the press regarding Government retrenchment proposals regarding foreign born n-swly joined Asiatic subordinates, the Under-secretary writes to the Daily Express to say there is no foundation for109 words
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Advertisement202 1931-04-30 11 |j THE I Delphin Tap Filter; j| FOR SIMPLIFIED FILTRATION. I I Constructed of Brass Nickel Plated. an j^V rits any g w be fitted V fol^ S !fi tap. IJj m one IWL 5 minute BgJS^ The water w to iSm^ filtered 1 1 clean V 9 perfectly. |j202 words
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Article659 1931-04-30 12 MUNICIPAL ARCHITECT A Popular Volunteer Officer ON VOYAGE TO ENGLAND We regret to anr.ou.uv the tenth of Mr. Ahxamin .Sandy) Gord FR I B.A DA.. th« Singapore Mtutidpal Architect, which occurred with track suddenness durtef the vc.ybomc <n ii .i\c. The news, which was659 words
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Article184 1931-04-30 12 Ex-Secretary of State's Questions London, April 22. Earl P. el. ex-Secretary of State for India. Will /isk m the House of Lords on April 29th. 1 1 Whether it is still the intention of the Government to hold another session of the Federal Structure Committee m this country,184 words
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Article34 1931-04-30 12 f ßeuter's Service] Moscow, April 29. There was a violent earthquake this evening In the republic of Nakhichevan, Transcaucasia Much damage was done but the number of casualties is not yet ascertained.34 words
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Article34 1931-04-30 12 I Reuter's Servir \rw York. April 28. Dr. Arthur Torrance Imd* of Ton-am-,, lledif-:.! Rescarrh E-peciition, is believed to have been drowne.i with tin- whole of hi, In tlv Bolfclan C.:.34 words
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Article49 1931-04-30 12 $171,000,000 SCHEME Ontario to Participate m Plan I Router's Service] Albany. April 29. Governor Roosevelt has signed the Cornaire Writer Power Bill committing the State to a $171,000,000 hydro-electric development schemo on the St. Lawrence m which the Canodian province of Ontario is participiting.49 words
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Article175 1931-04-30 12 WAS IT SABOTAGE Plot to Wreck American Airship Reuter" Service] Akron. Ohio, April 29. The alleged Communist plot to wreck the United States Navy's giant dirigible. Akron, now ncaring completion, is recalled by th? Court of Common Pleas dismissing the indictment of the Hungarian. Paul Kassay. on the ground that175 words
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Article163 1931-04-30 12 Danish Situation Easier i Router's Service I i Copenhagen, April 28. I Thanks to the perseverance of the State Arbitrator the lock-out has been averted at the eleventh hour. I A message of April 8 stated: The threatened lock-out m Denmark of 50.000 men has b^cn postponed until163 words
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Article88 1931-04-30 12 Will Tour Through Canada I Router's Service! Qurbfo. April 28. Prince and Princess Takamatsu arrived from the United States and were received on behalf of Government by the Lieut -Governor and Premier of the Province the Federal Solicitor General and the Secretary of State. A ro>al salute was88 words
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Article66 1931-04-30 12 Camerons' Closing Note I Router's Service J Buenos Aires, April 28. The band of the Cameron Highlanders cave a spirited touch to tho closing of the British Empire Trade Exhibition, playing the Argentine and British National Anthems and "The Last Post. Subsequently President Uriburu and the British66 words
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Article91 1931-04-30 12 Commonwealth Carries the Baby I Reuter's Service] Canberra, April Z9. Mr. Scullin announced that Mr. Lang had advised him that New South Wales was unable to meet the interest on her debts to private bondholders m New York and London, due on May 1. The Commonwealth91 words
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Article81 1931-04-30 12 I Committee No. 6 has decided to rcommend that $1,000 be set aside from Vote 27—Expenditure by Parks Committee, for expenditure during the year 1931 on occasional performances by the IJegimental Band. They approved metalline of Dpper Wilkic Road at an estimated cost of $1 700 chargeable to81 words
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Article1640 1931-04-30 12 SUCCESSFUL OCCASION His Excellency on Yachting The following account of the annual dinner of the R.S.Y.C. is kindly forwarded us for publication. The RoyaJ Singapore Yacht Club annual < dinner was held at the Europe Hotel on Friday, 1 April 17th, when over 200 members and1,640 words
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Article192 1931-04-30 12 HALF-HEARTED CRITICS "Public Thinks it a Jolly Good Budget" I Reuter's Service] London, April 28. Mr. Neville Chamberlain opened the Budget debate m the House of Commons by declaring the dominant feeling about its proposals was general relief, but he described the income tax proposals192 words
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Article37 1931-04-30 12 Significance is attached to the moctli g of Mr. Mac Donald and his collet sues and Mr. Lloyd George and ether Liberals at Downing Street to-day. It is regarded as evidence of ?lorer Liberal-Labour co-operation.37 words
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Article133 1931-04-30 12 Liberal Leaders m Downing Street r British Radio Official Service] Ruffby, April 28. To-day, at the invitation of the Prim? Minister, the Liberal leaders. Mr. Lloyd George and Sir Herbert Samuel, together with Sir Archibald Sinclair, the Chief Liberal Whip, visited Downing Street and discussed various maUcrs. assumed133 words
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Article40 1931-04-30 12 [Reuter's Service] Albany, April 28. Governor Roosevelt has dismissed the charges against Mayor Walker after considering the latter's 15,000 word document defending his administration against allegations by the City Affairs Committee, a private organisation of leading citizens.40 words
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Article38 1931-04-30 12 HOPE FOR THE BEST [Reuter's Service j Albany, April 29. The doctor is of opinion that Jack Diamond will not recover. Blood transfusion might be attempted if the patient rallied otherwise- the end is not many days away.38 words
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Article921 1931-04-30 12 MALAYA F.A. A Successful Season Reviewed <By Our Muslim Correspondent). The twenty-second annual general meeting of the Malaya Football Association, Singapore, was held on Sunday night at the premises of the Singapore British Malay Club, the President, Syed Ahmad bin Mohameci AlsagofT, J.P., being m the921 words
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Article49 1931-04-30 12 [Reuter's Far En -tern Sorvico] Honjr Kong:. April 29. The aviator. Mr. Ford of Shanghai, is proceeding to Hong Kong by steamer. TM". Ford who was fletumta* from leave by air, left Hanoi on April 27. for Hon? Kn>i" via Fort Bayrad but returned with enpinrtroubk49 words
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Article88 1931-04-30 12 SYDNEY— LONDON Mails Kin^sford Smith m Trouble DUE AT SINGAPORE TO-D\\ [Renter's Service] Sourabayu, .\p,,i K.:i«sford Smiths i-eroplane South' ■tuck m the mud while starting for B4i and the assistance of .soldiers has bef r B.it.i\i.i. n Kin^sford Smith's Southern Cl airmail for England arrived here M The R.A.F. authorities88 words
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Article118 1931-04-30 12 Specially Built for Overseas (British Radio Official Bei Rus^iy. April 91 Great Interest is being taken by tix industry m m v British car. pi special rye to the (verseas markd man-Humber Company of Coventry The closest •ecrecy was malnl b ing details, before its prtamtation I lie118 words
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Article84 1931-04-30 12 Tariff Discussions With France [British K.uiio Official Berate] Rujjh>. April M Tne President, of thy Board of Trad Graham, answering a parliamentary to-day, said the only trade DJ I France m contemplation are tho^e ft] of a pjopesal with regard to tarifl put forward to the French Gov84 words
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Article69 1931-04-30 12 Growing Popularity m Britain Briti^l\ Radio Official b^: Rugh>. \r-il H During th< first quarter of the pr. i n 26 per cent increase on the* correaP' pericd of last yc.ir wns shown In 14l from Oreal Britain, over 22.000 lb letten being cirried m the period.69 words
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Article104 1931-04-30 12 ELEC TRIC ITY DEPARTMENT Definite Policy for Development m eonnc tfc n with qtu U i oi a definite polics tor development tricity Department, it i v ndt l inittot- rTv). 7: (a) That profits earned sub should be retained by tiv> B ment. after allowing icr m lent, on104 words
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Article85 1931-04-30 12 The foUowing action mm taicen it of th;} Board of Control b< Id <>n Apr! Approved aeoounta of Ibc and Memoriul H?.n for first quarter m« a loss for the quarter ol apnm>»ed reductions m st B Decided thai downstair seat tion In the Theatre be charged85 words
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Article85 1931-04-30 12 With reference to a p.m. peared recently claiinir.u- that MM had adopted drea reform In thi I •and short.s and had thu> Lorettonian WrttM M foDoi thai the b >ys <.i mil Hill Bch be looked upon m th>> Ufht of r. public school dreai reform, a85 words
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Article667 1931-04-30 13 The Visit of the New Zealanders IBy Air Mail I London. April 14. A new cricket .season is upon us again, with all its pranlK of glorious days to come, whereever the game is played at Canterbury. Brighton. Worcester, or where else you will, for allThe Times - 667 words
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Article114 1931-04-30 13 Hobbs's Tip For Brighter Cricket London, April 11. Jack Hobbs. interviewed by the Daily Telegraph regarding Lord Aberdarc's proposals for brightening cricket, declares that hv favours shorter boundaries, which while increasing a temptation to hit would create brilliant fielding. Promotion and relegation, he thinks, would be a r114 words
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Article28 1931-04-30 13 New Zealand Invitation to South Africa Wellington. April 17. TlU' New Zealand Rugby Union is inviting South Africa tc lend a team to New Zealand m 1934.28 words
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Article644 1931-04-30 13 The First Celtic-Motherwell Match !Bv Air Mail IFrom Our Own Correspondent j London. April 14. For the second year m succession a repli.y is necessary m the final of the Scottish Cup competition. This is the result of a drama v finish m the final at Hunpden644 words
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Article195 1931-04-30 13 CRICKETER IN COU RT Tailors' Claim Against E. H. D. Sewell An action against a cricketer who has played for Essex. Bedfordshire. Bucks and India, was heard m the King's Bench Division. Messrs. J. B Johnstcne. Ltd.. tailcrs of S.u-k--villc. W.. sued Edward Hun./hiev Dalrympls Sewell. o: Landsdowne Road. NottingThe Statesman - 195 words
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Advertisement455 1931-04-30 13 OWllLlV* GENATOSAN LTD. J LOUGHBOROUGH. ENGLAND i Oktainaih at all Chafe W OalClYf I A.™-, 7 HENRY WAUGH CO. LTD., (PormerK Katx Brot. LtdJ O "I i St^t r °l'\ M«Ja«. I \l f •••^V I T B.n,VoU ,nj Kuh Lumpur o v. re l y i Take two Genasprin455 words
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Advertisement310 1931-04-30 13 |£J^ BJS.Au Motor Cycles ar« machines with an InterJi POWER, SPEED, *Hmß|^K^ silence, safety m^B^Bi f V^Bv ß^Bw B^v v*m I B^^T^^^L^il Motor Cycles gives an Pjfl! v /IV means the certainty of m J PR^ if I t« asked to stand up Co «H f/ 1 Hvwl treme conditions310 words
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Advertisement800 1931-04-30 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES. LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa a?id Havref. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due. Sails. PERSEUS For Marseilles. Casablanca. London. Rotterdam800 words
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Advertisement569 1931-04-30 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In England) I "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Steamer Do» Sinffap«r«c s.s. CITY OP BATAVIA May 18 s.s. CITY OF CORINTH June 9 HOMEWARDS. s>s. CITY569 words
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Advertisement443 1931-04-30 14 P. O. British India and Apcar Lines. (incorporate*; m £og3aad). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. m^mmmmmmmmtm PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL. S. N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS IttAJESTY*S GOVERNIMTvt LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHIM JAPAN. Tonnage. *A*apor«.. <nnx.n, ih^acKT, 19S1. KARMALA 9.100 KASHMIR 8,000 May443 words
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Advertisement673 1931-04-30 15 I T. 12.000 May 6 7 KASHIMA MARU T. 10.000 July 2 3 T. 10.300 May 20 21 YASUKUNI MARU T. 12,000 July 15 16 T. 10.500 Juno 3 4 HAKONE MARU T. 10.500 July 29 30 T. 10.000 June 18 19 SUWA MARU T. 10.700 Aup 13 14 I673 words
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Advertisement488 1931-04-30 15 '^^f OF FAMOUS %0% PRESIDENT LINERS. Jf| TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON. FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO, SUEZ PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES AM) GENOA. Arrive Leave Leave Arrive I Singapore. Singapore. Penang New York. Pres. Harrisoa May 11 May 14 May 16 June 26 Pres. Hayes May 25488 words
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Advertisement861 1931-04-30 15 I\ B Pi IVIi KONINKIVM PAKETVAART MAATSCBAPPU. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH TTIS NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to:— Passage, Freights. Transhipment, Marine Departments and Managers's desk. Representatives m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Pena.ig) of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION861 words
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Article276 1931-04-30 16 Time to Call a Halt When Sir Walter Runciman, during the course of a speech which he made some time ago. remarked that there was no necessity for large-sized liners (by which he meant vessels of the size of the mammoth transatlantic ship) he was sayingMotor Ship - 276 words
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Article253 1931-04-30 16 lEuropa Nearly Ready for Californian Service About a year ago the East Asiatic Co. placed the first Burmeister and Wain double-acting two-stroke-engined cargo and passenger liner Amerika on a new service between the Pacific Coast and European ports. The India, completed a month or two ago,253 words
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Article42 1931-04-30 16 Perak, Brit. 519. from Teluk Anson 29, for Teluk Anson via Port Swettenham 1. Sibajak. Dut. 7086, from Rotterdam 29. from Batavia 29. Cracovia. Ital. 4566, from Trieste 29 for Hong Kong 30. Rajputana. Brit. 9454, from Yokohama 29 for Fenang 1.42 words
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Advertisement508 1931-04-30 16 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Hamlsr monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tona) and the 8.8 MANGOLA (3,352 tons).. [Cargo only.] mm. MAHJBJA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de508 words
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Advertisement195 1931-04-30 16 MESSA6HOES MAJUTBffiS. Cinder contract with the Prench Government MAIL 9TZAMOA. lP^ BatftaTßalatta^a^B V^a^ Vfe^B^B^a^ataVA &^b^L\ V^bV^ flaWAaft. M. V. PMLIX ROUBSKL 17,9«0 tona May 6 OKNaTRAL MVTZmoSR 9,400 tons May 90 X# ManefOav Tfta> Ma4ns. Paß^aa^^^^rOaiiani, DJBrjtt Pert B>aX CBANTILLY io.ooo tons May 26 PORTBOS 12,700 tons May 2 CHHNONCEAUX195 words
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Advertisement494 1931-04-30 16 KERR STEAMSHIP CoTu GENERAL AGKNTg NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Serrkc to Boston, New y Philadelphia and Baltimore (vi t Suez) MB. SILVEOTAK May 1 **y 4 1, MB. SILVERSANDAL May 1» May 26 MB. SILVERWUIiOW June 2 June 8 Ut 4 IKB. BILVKRYBW June 16 June 22 J^J a494 words
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Miscellaneous682 1931-04-30 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Kuala Pahang, Pekan, •ungei T^mh«r% g and Kuantan (via Genus and Jerantut) every Monday. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 5 m.^ Bangkok every Thursday 6 am Xota Tinggt Seremban, Kuala Lumpur. Ipoh, Taiping. Peaang and Kedah and Lower Slam 6 ajo. Kelantan every Monday. Wednesday and Saturday682 words
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Article990 1931-04-30 17 SEQUEL TO SINKING su'iDCctw! of Illicit Opium Traffic jg action brought by the cwner junk, which was m the hands us Department over a period M-arrhed for non -Government l the Straits Settlements GovUngapot* Slipway and Engid VM begun m the Supreme acting Chief Justice990 words
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Article388 1931-04-30 17 Passengers and Crew Rescued 111-luck seems to dog the French shipping firm of Cie Pannier, cf Haiphong, which for the second time m one month, has lost a ship as the result of the bad weather which has prevailed along the China coast. The Changkiang on388 words
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Article121 1931-04-30 17 Ship That Took the First British Prize of War m 1914 Sydney, April 1. The Australian cruiser Pioneer, which took the first British prize of war by intercepting the German steamer Pfalz as she was steam Ing away from Melbourne when war was declared, has been scuttled. TheBritish United Press - 121 words
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Article26 1931-04-30 17 Per K.N.I.L.M. plane from D.E.I, on Tuesday: Mr. John Pratt, Mr. Ross Hadley, Mr. Beretty, Mr. Robbins, Mr. Walter Chivers, Mr. B. S. Amsden.26 words
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Article76 1931-04-30 17 Per K.N.ITL.M. plane for D.E.I, on Wednesday: Mr. W. H. Oosten. May 6th being the Anniversary of the King's Accession Day, vessels that are m harbour on that date are requested to "dress ship." The MM. mail steamer Porthos is due here from Colombo on May 2nd. at76 words
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Article35 1931-04-30 17 ton. Mr. G. Jenkinson. Mr. F. J. Willis. Mr. H. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Dickson and inft. Mrs. M. Brown, Mrs. D. S. Murray, Mrs. J. L. H. Paterson. 2 children and infant.35 words
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Article1387 1931-04-30 17 Per P. and O. Rajputana at 9.30 am on Friday— Mr. C. H. O. Clarke, Dr. A. Milter Mr. R. B. Jagoe. Mr. F. A. P. Jchnstone. Mr. C. E. Binns, Miss E. V. Langtree, Mr. and Mrs. Bergstrom. Mrs. Savage, Mrs. P. H. Elkins, Miss E. Denham-Cookes.1,387 words
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Advertisement335 1931-04-30 17 See the Loftiest Peaks m the CANADIAN ROCKIES '&sffiMMift\ Via This New Route "g I*l^ftSß^f^l-i^xf^1 l^ftSB^f^l-i^x f^ /ourney you 11 long remember, this )L across the Canadian Rockies at the low/J-, est altitude and easiest gradient of any \S&N illA^—^ Zk-rt<tfV^^ transcontinental line, yet m sieht of their r^S^HBP^k Or335 words
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Advertisement201 1931-04-30 17 flg NORDDKIITSCHER |jm| LLOYD. |f(ssf^f (Incorporated In Oermany). The undernoted are the Company'! Intended Ixtui es OUTWARDS. MAIN For Saigon. Japan Ports and Hankow Ma I lAHN For Hoi.g Kong, Shanghai. Taku, Dalny, Tsingtau. Yokoliama and Kobe May f SCHLESIEN For Japan Ports and Hankow May 14 D£RFFLINGER For Manila,201 words
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Article691 1931-04-30 18 DAVID CLARKE - DAVID CLARKE ECONOMIC RECOVERY University Professors' Prescription 3Y Melbourne. Indicating the first steps Australia must take to economic recovery, Australian University economic experts, m a joint statement, emphasize that there must be a reduction m real wages of at least ten per cent, a substantial691 words
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Article60 1931-04-30 18 Into the Lap of a Girl m a Motor-car As Ernest Petters. a Watford Commercial traveler, was motor-cycling on the Jndon^o Carlisle main road, his front tyre burst. H wL mo£ r cycT He fell into the lap of a girl. Miss Violet K th trS; d60 words
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Article198 1931-04-30 18 To Live m Retirement at Hangchow Shanghai, April 19. The retired ex-Premier of the Peking Government. Marshal Wu Pei-fu, is planning to make his future residence at West Lake, m Hangchow, the famous resort near Shanghai. In a statement to Press representatives recently, Marshal Wu expressed the198 words
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Article122 1931-04-30 18 Why an Absconding Cashier Gave Himself Up Hove. 'Excessive drink and gambling have been' this man's downfall." said the chief constable of Hove, Mr. W. c. Hillier, v.hen James Arthur Shipley, aged 33. a cashier, was sentenced to six months' hard labour at Hove to-day for stealing £227122 words
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Article127 1931-04-30 18 Man Who Threatened Every Day To Take His Life London, Mar. 31. Almost daily for two years Thomas William Barratt, aged 78, of Devons-road, Bow, threatened to take his life. On Monday "he said to his son, Albert Barratt, "I am going to do it this morning127 words
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Article62 1931-04-30 18 100,000 Sweepstake Tickets Confiscated Sew York, April 16. An Englishman who arrived here on Tuesday on board the Europa is returning by the tame e nnn m n U t hiS lu e& e whi <* consisted of 100.000 Irish Derby Sweepstake tickets that he intended to sell62 words
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Advertisement274 1931-04-30 18 I FERODO I The I I QUALITY UNING 1 s j We stock cut linings for j S J brakes for: J !fi S I, W J MORRIS W S S ARMSTRONG-SIDDELEY 5 jjj 9 L'SED THE SINGER A Ifi WHOLE WOELD AUSTIN BRITISH |j I OVER ON PRODUCT l274 words
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Advertisement407 1931-04-30 18 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated In 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. Eishopsgate, London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star ,Hong Kong Saigon Amritsar j407 words
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Advertisement329 1931-04-30 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated m England). Capita) £3,000,000 Subscribed ,800,000 Paid-up 1.050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1,666,845 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. Sir C.329 words
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Advertisement455 1931-04-30 18 INSURANCE. THE SOUTH I Ap; BRITISH Xj|/ INSURANCE COMPANY. UHITE* FIRE. MARINE, TRANSIT AMD MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED LOWEST CURRENT RATES L. C. MARGOLIOUTH Office: 2. Pinlay.cn PERSONAL ACdDEWS FATAL ACCIDENTS Mi HAVE you made pravMon for of your dependents should tucl overtctke you? IT only costs 111 yearly to455 words
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Article873 1931-04-30 19 lercantilfe Bank of India -eighth annual genet*! n.vetmg of ••:> Bank of India. Ltd., was held 91, at Winchester House, E.C. Mr. (ttM chairman* presiding.. Chairman m Iho course of his speech the effect of the acute and worldn on bank:, and other instituIng the opinion that873 words
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Article120 1931-04-30 19 No Rent Reduction m Malacca [From Our Own Correspondent I Malacca, April 29. Relief to the rubber Industry m Malacca by Ki> ,f a reduction of rent on Rubb.-i land UUKrt be granted." This is the Governor's retataa after consultation with the various Malayan Governments and upon120 words
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Article113 1931-04-30 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT Sinjfapare. April 19. Stagnation reigns supreme and the than market becomes increasingly dnfieult to deal In. Rubber md Tin have both declined further the last two days: the metal quite substantially Ru»!bii.s.— Si-udai*; an 78 81. Mentakabs 21 I and Malaka Pindas 67'j. sellers. A few113 words
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Article137 1931-04-30 19 The following is the report to be submitted to the shareholders at the fourth annual general Betting of Thornycroft (Singapore) Ltd.. to be held at the Company's registered office. Thornycroft House Tank Road, on May 7th at noon. The Balance brought forward from the last Account was $42,850.41;137 words
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Article159 1931-04-30 19 The following is a comparison of estimated '..a flic receipts oi the Imperial and International Communications Limited forwarded by f h Eastern Extension Company i March 1931 £447,668 I March 193 C 492,316 Aggregate for thrrt months January to Mi'rch: In 1931 £1.251.037 In 1930 1,471,853 The message159 words
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Article134 1931-04-30 19 j Only £924 has been earned on £1.435.738 of capita] by Jugra Lind and Carey, Limited, the \r.o; rubber and coconut plantation business, during the year ended November 30. No dividend is recommended. A year ago the company reported profits of £83.542 and paid a dividend134 words
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Article109 1931-04-30 19 ment of accounts and balance-sheet, at Dec. 31, 1930. presented to this meeting, be and the same are hereby received, approved, and adopted, and that a final dividend on the "A," "B," and "C" shares of this bank of 8 per cent, be paid, making 16 per cent, for the109 words
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Article424 1931-04-30 19 To- Day's Price Changes. EXCHANGE RATES April 29. SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2 3 ***** London, 3 months' sight 2)3 13|16 London, 60 days* sight 2|3 ***** London, 30 days' sight 23 3(4 London, demand 2\3 23|32 London, T.T. 23 11J16 Lyons and Paris, demand 1430 Hamburg, demand 234424 words
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Article728 1931-04-30 19 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29TH CLOSING QUOTATIONS fttayan Seller*. Asam Kuinban* (£> 20s 22s 6d Austral Malay Its 6d 21s Ayer Hitam Tin (ss> 11b 12s Bangrin Tin 13s 14s B-ti.iiß Padan? ($1) 10 15 BatU Caves ($1) 35 42 Sukit Arang ($1 35 40 Burmah Malay <£> 10s728 words
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Article92 1931-04-30 19 Proposal to Form New Ledang Company I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT! Lcrdon, April 29. Extracts from the latest rubber company reports are as follow Kasintoe (Java): loss on 1030 £5,866; balance £874. Kuaia Kelantan: loss £4.859. forward £269. An extraordinary meeting of Lcdang Company is to be held92 words
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Article75 1931-04-30 19 Share Capital to be Increased Bombay. April 20. It is understood that negotiations are nearing completion m the interests of wireless cable! m India. It is believed that the existing Radio Telegraphs will increase its share capital for the purpose of securing entire control of the Indian business.75 words
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Article122 1931-04-30 19 The crop for 1930 from the estates of the Rosevale Rubber Co. Nx imted to 477.7001 b. (against 521.5171 b. for 1929». The accounts show that the total revenue, including an insurance Claim of £313 for rubber destroyed and damaged by fir", was £9.749 < against £25,299 but122 words
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Article54 1931-04-30 19 Two Chinese Rubber dealers pen produced before Mr. G. T. P-all, the Acting District Judge and charged with not obey lug the rules of the Rubber Restriction m not ending m their monthly returns. They wre both fined and cautioned and warned that next time they would54 words
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Article81 1931-04-30 19 Report for year 1930 states that balance brought forward was C 16" .993. add transferred fiom income-tax account. £2.150. and deduct loss on year's working £11.599 r against profit of £14.543 and cost of Debenture issue £2.824. th°re remains to be carried forward £4.719. Crop harvested81 words
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64 1931-04-30 19 \pjil I'.lth., II c 'clock noun Buyers Sellers. R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot s\ 9% Standard R.s.s. on Tender May 8: 9 June 9 9 1 July-Sept. 9\. Oct-Dec 9 T s 10 's Tone of Market:— Very Dull. Latest Cable: London Spot iheet64 words
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Article177 1931-04-30 19 LOANS Spore Municipal. s p.c. of 1926. led. 1956 66 $22,000,000 108 4 109 c.i. Spore Municipal 5 p.c. of 1923 red. 1948-68 $21,000,000 107 L 108', Spore Municipal 4 1 p.c. of 1930 red. 1970-80, $2,000,000 101 102 S.S. Sc F.M.S. 5 p.c. Victory Bonds 1920 red. 1934. $15,074,300177 words
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Article575 1931-04-30 19 Investors' Waiting Attitude Singapore, April IX. Stagnant conditions have prevailed m all sections of the local share market since our last report and although no particular .selling pressure is noticeable, prospective investors aro maintaining a uniting attitude meanwhile. The estimate of Tin shipments from the Straits for the575 words
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Article139 1931-04-30 19 The report <»' the Anglo-Mr.lay Rubber nipany fot 1930 states that the crop him .-.>ie<l •H 1 .37 1 .»>27lb. TVfftißg m entirely su<: M]>d durinp May. The overage net sale pn< < inrludiiif the estimated value of the unso'<! portion, was 4.83 d. ptc lb. (equivalent to139 words
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Article88 1931-04-30 19 (.British Radio Official Service I Rugby. April .'X. Portion eadMncea Me! Amsterdam \Hki Athens 375. Bombay Is. 5 13-ltid.. Brrhn 20.41 L Bnmell 34.95. Bucharest BJ7. Rio Buenos Aires 35 1-16. Cop^zihagen 18 Hi Oeneva 25.25..-. Helsinßfort 193 1 Hun. K«.ijr II 7 Lisbon 108 25. Madrid 47.04. Milan88 words
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Article28 1931-04-30 19 IRcuUt's Service 1 London. April .V». The P. and O. Company passed hii in 1 ?tm dividend or 2 1 por cent, tax tn*.28 words
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Advertisement55 1931-04-30 19 Assets exceed $12,000,000. Assurance m force over $38,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House. Singapore LONDON OFFICE: 27, Old Jewry. EC Thr Company has £20,000 deposited with the aimr^ o AGENTS WANTED Secretary 1 a. c. knox Manaftlng Dirctor H55 words
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Advertisement93 1931-04-30 19 I IN A.D. 1720. I j (two hundred and eleven pears ago.) 1 I i j There were no Railways r 3 no Omnibuses j j 1 1 no Stage Coaches J I Steamships were unknown. War j i vessels were built of hearts of oak. I I BUT The93 words
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Article91 1931-04-30 20 Goyescas Second and Orpen Third I Router's Service 1 London, April 29. The 2,000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket today resulted as follows Mr. J. A. Dewars CAMERONIAN 1 M. Boussacs GOYESCAS 2 Sir J. Rutherford's ORPEN 3 24 ran. Won by two lengths; three lengths between second and91 words
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Article56 1931-04-30 20 The final acceptances for the race were: Trinidad, Portlaw, Philae. Doctor Dollttle, Goyescas, Jericho, Shell Transport, Concerto, D'Eyncourt. Cameronian. Lemnarchus, Jacopo, Cold Stream. Orotund, Estate Duty, Diplomat. Apperley. Rose En Soleil, Pomme D' Api. Lightning Star. Soluble, St. George, Woodborough. Sandwich. Homer. Orpan, Formentor, Heritage. Paddy IV. Grindleton,56 words
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Article66 1931-04-30 20 Following are the final acceptances for the One Thousand Guineas (over 1 mile) to be run to-morrow Volume, Lady Marjorie. Suze. Itsagift. Fara. Pisa. Four Course, Carola, Tantine, Shell Parade, Lady of the East. Franche Parade, Turtle, Soup. Atbara. Lindos Ojos. Ojala. Shining Jewel. Castle Gay. Acquit.66 words
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Article229 1931-04-30 20 Favourites Never m the Picture The following are further details of the City and Suburban, run on Wednesday of last week: In the City and Suburban (over 114 miles) three outsiders filled the board, while the favourites were never m the picture. Moyresque started a firm favourite229 words
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Article49 1931-04-30 20 I Reuters Service 1 New York, April 29. Baseball games played yesterday resulted as follows: NATIONAL LEAGUE Philadelphia 9, Boston 8. New York 3, Brooklyn 2. St. Louis 8. Pittsburg 2. AMERICAN LEAGUE Cleveland 10. St. Louis 9. Washington 7, New York 7. Chicago 6, Detroit 5.49 words
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Article63 1931-04-30 20 Draw For Telegraph Cup The draw for the first round of the "Telegraph Cup" is as follows: W. P. Douglas vs. P. Wilson. N. H. Holm vs. J. Green. H. Hall vs. W. Y. Semple. C. J. Clackett vs. J. M. Watt. Players will make their own63 words
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Article72 1931-04-30 20 On Sunday at the Chinese Swimming Club. the Married will play the Singles at Water Polo. The game will commence at 11.30 a.m. Married: Choo Seng Kay; Seah Teng Ann Ng Mong Guan; Goh Buan Cheok; Kee Yew Hock, J. E. Tan and Lee Choon Ngee. Singles:—72 words
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Article21 1931-04-30 20 [Reuter's Service] London, April 28. In a Scottish League, Division I, match Celtic drew with Queen's Park I—l.1 l.21 words
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Article26 1931-04-30 20 The Mixed Foursomes competition was played on April 28th The winners being Captain and Mrs. E. C. O. Thomson with 47 12 3526 words
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Article21 1931-04-30 20 Bangfcck, April 29. In view of the prevailing heat a break m the ■outh-west monsoon is eagerly awaited.21 words
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Article370 1931-04-30 20 AUSTIN BEATEN R. Miki Wins three Sets at Bournemouth [Z-KEE PRESS SERVICE: COPYRIGHT] London, April 28. The annual hard courts championship of Great Britain, which opened at Bournemouth yesterday, provided a big sensation m the second round to-day, when H. W. Austin, England's leading singles player,370 words
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Article424 1931-04-30 20 England's Record Not So Bad [By Air Mail] I From Our Own Correspondent 1 London, April 14. New that the Rugby season is practically over. England's unsuccess is being reviewed. It dees seem strange that England, who started Dff by all but winning against the country th?t424 words
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Article102 1931-04-30 20 Company Heavily Fined Under Sedition Law London, April 22. Apia (Samca).— As th£ sequel to the disorders m Samoa m 1927. Nelson and Co.. Ltd., a large trading organization m Samoa, has been convicted on 28 charges under the Seditious Organizations Ordinance had fined £200 on each charge.102 words
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Article57 1931-04-30 20 The following have been invited to play Association Football for S.C.C. against Pulau Brani on Tuesday the May sth at Anson Road Stadium: P. M Adam, J. L. Elmer, C. Thornton. D. R. Harper. A. K. Reade, A. Donald R A. F. Brown. E. A. Joy,57 words
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Article345 1931-04-30 20 NINE GOALS SCORED Indo-Ceylonese Player Ordered Off Malays 9; Indo-Ceyknese 0. The Malays decisively defeated the IndoCeylonese m their first league ericounter by 9 goals to nil. The Malays combined exceedingly well m the second half, when they scored seven of their goals, the other two being345 words
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Article501 1931-04-30 20 Bristol's Victory Over Harlequins (By Air Mail] tFrom Our Own Correspondent] London, April 14. The Rugby season is now drawing to a close and many teams on Saturday played their last match. A crowd of 12,000 witnessed Bristol's last home match of the season m brilliant weather.501 words
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Article90 1931-04-30 20 [Reuter's Service] Lisbon, April 28. An ultimatum gives the Madeira rebels until five o'clock this afternoon to surrender after which the Government force will attack, confident of victory m 48 hours. Lcndon, April 29. What happened at Madeira since the expiry of the ultimatum yesterday is90 words
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Article34 1931-04-30 20 We are asked to state that the names of the team winning the 160 yards Medlay Relay Race at the V.M.C.A. Swimming Carnival were Messrs. Lim Yap Puan, Yeo Jin Hua and Wee Chwee.34 words
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Article410 1931-04-30 20 AGE v YOUTH Kleinman Retires After Second Set Rcy Smith repeated his success cf last year (when he beat the veteran 3 6, B—6,8 6, 6 3), by again winning the final of the S.C.C. Championship singles Lorn D. H. Kleinman at the S.C.C. last evening;410 words
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Article325 1931-04-30 20 To Visit Australia and New Zealand It is now definitely certain that the Indian Olympic hockey team will visit Australia and New Zealand on their way to Los Angeles to defend the world's title. The official communication from Australia was placed before the Council of the Indian325 words
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Article194 1931-04-30 20 Their Origin Explained at Last There is an interesting note m "Bridle and Golfer." a Canadian magazine, dealing with the vrigin of plus fours. "A great many golfers suffer under the delusion that 'plus fours,' as the baggy knickers are known, derived their name from the fact that194 words
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Article83 1931-04-30 20 The office-bearers of the Straits Chir?se Recreation Club for 1931 are as follows: President, Mr. Scow Poh Leng; -Vie? President. Mr Ching Kee Sun; Hon. Treasurer, Mr. Leong Siew Tai; Hon. Secretary, Mr. Cheong Chee Tong; Hon. Auditor, Mr. Urn Bong Soo; General Committee, Drs. Cheong Chee Hai. Lim Eng83 words
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