The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 2 May 1931
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Title Section19 1931-05-02 1 The Singapore Free Press SO. 13,325. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. SATURDAY, MAY 2, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article350 1931-05-02 1 Italy has notified Britain and France of her acceptance of the British counterproposals advanced with the idea of effecting a compromise with France's demands for replacement of obsolete ships— Page 11. The police dealt effectively with Wafdist disorders in Cairo yesterday by taking the ringleaders out to350 words
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Article1501 1931-05-02 1 I Quicquid agunt homines nontrl est farrago Libelli Juvenal. Addressing his customary warning to Racegoers The Topicist cautions them that the Turf Club minions have prepared yet another trap to rob them of their, nowadays, hard-earned dollars. This time they will be invited to show j1,501 words
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Advertisement418 1931-05-02 1 fiOOD MORNING ARE YOU DRINKING "CROSSED KRIS" TEA? CROWN IN MALAYA. RAFFLES HOTEL IPILOT 4< SUPER-WASP 'I CXCEIXENT ACCOMMODATION WITH MODERN SAMTARY 1 A I^lo 17|-17I^I7» C ARRANGEMENTS J\.A.tfl\J JVILV-iILI V HJ\.9 < I 1 Y DEMONSTRATIONS NIGHTLY AT < I TO-DAY I barter Go's New 1 j Soecial Dinnei*418 words
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Advertisement142 1931-05-02 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Cinema attractions Page 2. Grand dance at Goodwood Hall Page 3. Notices by Municipality and Guthrie's Fftfe 9. Special dinner and ball at Raffles to-nigh Page 1. United Engineers are agents for Orolo tracks —Pago 3. The 1931 Chevrolet makes its appearance today Page 5. Auction sale of142 words
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Advertisement8 1931-05-02 1 DRINK BIGIA TEA! CHEAP AND GOOD! MALAYAN GROWN8 words
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Advertisement299 1931-05-02 2 mmmmmmu < j THE CAFE OF CHARM I j and DISTINCTION j Recognised by all as the finest in Malaya I j You will appreciate the j excellent service j Table, modern comforts |capitol| j CAFE and RESTAURANT j The Choice of Discriminating j Hosts j S For Reservations Phone299 words
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Advertisement401 1931-05-02 2 I I Watch and Wait for "THE LOTTERY ri^inrn\ IT* j nPt A II JKANETTB MACDONALD AND JOHN GARRick Victoria Theatre I f if%gjgQSft#|r J I II inTFITAT II 6,15. LAST NIGHT '10-NIGHT 9.iJ I MAKlrllllll SI Mat/nee To-Day M3p. n Ult\l\ I mJki\J I I CHILDREN HALF PRICE. j401 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous253 1931-05-02 2 THE WEEK Saturday. May 2nd. High Water. 10.35, 9.0 ft.. 33.35. 8.6 ft Robinson's annual meeting Chartered Bank Chambers noon. Cycle and Carriage Co. annual meeting, Orchard Road, noon. Singapore Itaces First Day Cricket S.C.C. Etceteras vs. B.C.R.C at S.C.R.C; S.C.C. vs. R.A.F., Padang; Raffles Inst. vs. S.C.C. Golf: S.O.C.253 words
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Article309 1931-05-02 3 i New Association Formed; "Weeding Out" Calcutta, April Z2. Calcutta football referees and hockey umpires are determined to put their own house in order, and they have, for the second time in six years, broken up their existing Association and formed a new one. Tho Calcutta Referees' Association,309 words
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Article94 1931-05-02 3 League of Nations' Latest Problem '/or»l«m, April 22. Geneva. Beauty HmptttUMtt art- the latotrt. problem with Vbleta tlu 1 bMfM of N: ns hu* been asked to deal. a protest iißninst beauty eocnpatttftoM, a» IWMitni to lead to immoral:' v has b* >n received by the LMfOt OOOUBittaB,94 words
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Advertisement369 1931-05-02 3 [goodwood hall! I SATURDAY, MAY 9th at 10.30 p.m. I 1 GRAND DANCE 1 (To follow Mme. Sobinoff's Concert) I~ ADZLPHI HOTEL ORCHESTRA I? i I? During the Dance Mme. SOBINOFF will ng with the Orchestra the latest Waltzs, Tangos and Foxtrots r' j Admission to Dance (after 10.30 p.m.)369 words
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Advertisement290 1931-05-02 3 Where Wheels Sink in I "OROLOS" Travel with Ease. I f ~c_. 1 Illustration shows a I ■■< latex cart equipped I -sbs- with "Orolo" tracks. I N^^^f j "Orolos" are suitable I 1 for almost any type I Ik 1 heavy loads. Stocked By UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated in290 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous610 1931-05-02 3 CHURCH SERVICES ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL 'TH SUNDAY ALTER EASTER 7 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.30 a.m. Matins. 8 u.m. Holy Commu>iion i Choral). 10 a.ii Children's 7u;charist. 5.30 p.m. Evensong (Choral) and Sermon. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. Holy Communion. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7 a.m. Holy Communion.610 words
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Article, Illustration1324 1931-05-02 4 CAPT. C. N. BICKFORD - CAPT. C. N. BICKFORD A TALE OF TALL SHIPS— BY Hard Days in the Old Windjammers Memories of Shanghaied Crews Harpies of the Sailo n < Boarding Houses: "Reviewing" Chine* War Junks -r*HE old windjammers, the clippers A and the frigates1,324 words
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Article658 1931-05-02 4 Where British and American Policy Differs If one is to judge by the successful way In which the small car is gradually but surely climbing to the leading position among motorcars, then there can be no question as to the important part which the British product has played658 words
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Article328 1931-05-02 4 Shell Company Tests Fuels and Oils To enable the operation of fuels and lubricating oils to be observed and checked under actual working conditions, the Shell Company of Australia has constructed a special road research lorry for use in different parts of the Commonwealth. The extensive research work328 words
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Article66 1931-05-02 4 Important Chant* Contemplate Important changes ;\rv I gard to the Cannon BCK Messers. Jones. Utf I Veyors (King itowt Ch»l "their clients" prellmin&r) entile property liav now is understood that thi ttc< premises is to be retain Ings. &c, as at present. I ■SMMBti and the re)--'are66 words
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Advertisement97 1931-05-02 4 V THE MORRIS MINOR SIDE-VALVE TWO SEATER /I n*|V-fV-| MORRIS MINOR I I U I4 SIDE-VALVE I 1 liU PRICES I Two Seater $1,050 I O Tourer $1,150 s £100 w 1 O g X I 2 s E2 S x H^ OAK I H^P^2flw IS?FtL7^S BPBBf^H W J aP97 words
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Article845 1931-05-02 5 1931 MODELS Quality and Refinement the Keynote Tasteful re-designing: of the body, particularly j at the front end and the lengthening of the wheelbase from 107 inches to 109 inches, with a number of mechanical alterations to increase tne u*ef\iiness of the vehicle marks the 1931845 words
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Article189 1931-05-02 5 Road Race Wanted for English Trophy A proposal to hold a road race for the championship or the world is now being discussed in England. The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy event is without doubt the classic of the motor-cycle world, but there is not sufficient foreign competition189 words
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Article380 1931-05-02 5 R.A.C. PROTEST UPHELD Transport Ministry Alters its Highway Code There are something like half a million pounds j worth of road signs in Great Britain. Under the Rnad Traffic Act, the Ministry of Transport has authority over every road sign in the380 words
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Article558 1931-05-02 5 Researches in United States •The time may come when the careful motorist will take his new car to a consulting engineer p.nd have him prescribe for it the particular petrol diet which will result m the longest life and greatest power and speed, just as careful modem558 words
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Article121 1931-05-02 5 I*: Qreat Britain 12 h.n. cars get the P"^ferencc of motariati by an ofcrwhelmtaK majoflty. At th^ end of 1929 there Wt79 253 554 of this power roistered, followed *****1 of 14 h.p., and 116.171 of 8 h.p. The I h.p.. 19 h p.. and 16 h.p. machines made big121 words
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Article218 1931-05-02 5 Car Owners Criticised by Prosecutor Glavatsky, a 19-year-old Russian, a;:d a hallcaste Russian Mongolian named O. Inaragimoff were brought before Judge Loo m the Shanghai Special District Court recently charged with stealing and disposing of radiator caps. Court In.'YT., R. C. Hall, presenting, informed the Court that, during218 words
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Article132 1931-05-02 5 Some idea of the nagnitude Of automotive inventions may be had from a report that at least 20.000 are submitted for ..unination an- ua!!y. The great majority erf ,hese are useU > to the purpose for which the? nrr efTeml, but the industry never allows one132 words
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Article228 1931-05-02 5 SIGNPOSTS TO SU IT HEADLIGHTS New Move by Ministry of Transport The Ministry of Transport is, I understand, considering the question of issuing instructions to local authorities throughout the country that future signposts should be erected at such a height that they will come within the beam of the ordinary228 words
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Article110 1931-05-02 5 The question of liability over thr loss of a radium needle in the General Hospital. Colombo, has been settled by Government aftir a M 'id deal of correspondence. The doctor and nurse concerned w r»\ due inquiry into the circumstances of th<- loss of the needle,110 words
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Advertisement344 1931-05-02 5 iiti laoi Amazing in its quality of appointment and Lovejoy shock absorbers bumpers front and rear luggage grid automatic windshield wiper electric petrol gauge footrest and robe rail in rear compartment 5 wire wheels etc., etc. see it BORNEO CHEVROLET LTD. Orchard Road, Singapore. I'tu.it. Taipuv?. IpctL, Kuala Lumpur, S«-remb:;ii.344 words
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Advertisement110 1931-05-02 5 t G|^^j Q^ Everybody's Lips. [lillI ill MALAYA'S I jj>>_"^ U oft X /#^//^i^n^V Delicious Beverages 4 111 lOr ange Pop I S^ Lemon Pop t A Trial Wi convin <- e >' ou if r r iriiillTlM™ %j I i Phoenix Aerated Water x f lill"-". f {tlj Works110 words
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Article, Illustration2553 1931-05-02 6 More About Coming Attractions FILM NOTES (By Our Film Correspondent) ALTHOOOB MX itrteOy wiihm my sphcie X should bke u men Won an interesting talk on the Wtreieu bl the early hours of Wedncsfla.v rrom London. Unlortunately I missed the prellmlnaxy announrpment but at the end a sleepy xoiee Informed2,553 words
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Article820 1931-05-02 6 Searching for a Definition (Special to the Fi\ o Press*. IF you were asked, briefly, to give a definition of a motion picture, could you do it This is to be doubled. Ev°n up to three y^ars ago the task would have been easy. To-day the many complexities820 words
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Article139 1931-05-02 6 J MAURICE CHEVALIER was an appren- tire carpenter, electrician, printer, and doll painter, and at thirteen was salesman I for a painting shop. J KAY FRANCIS, leading lady in many Paramount picture*, started her career on the Bioadway sta?e. JACK OAKIE, while at high school. I played the139 words
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Article26 1931-05-02 6 Solicitor at Wiliesden: You are an able salesman, and can sell almost anything? Defendant: Very kind of you to say so: may I have your address?26 words
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Article878 1931-05-02 6 Future of Association Football IVAN SHARPE ON THE A hundred and twenty-nine thousand people poured into the Hampden Park ground, Glasgow \v me cf the Queen'i Park amateur clu'o 1«> Bee Scotland play England Think of that 129,000 people jil i match] All arriving in an hour or .>o and878 words
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Article68 1931-05-02 6 London. April 2i. At Epsom to- day the Great Metropolitan Stakes, run over two and-a-quarter mites itsuited as follows. BUMMER PRINCESS 1 DUSTY SECOND 2 ARCTIC STAR 3 Sixteen ran. Won by our length. Two lengths separated the second and third. The following < were the starting prices:68 words
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Article212 1931-05-02 6 IBy [Proa our O\-u C After i most dm .1 to both .side, in 101l Oi beat the Fivnc-h A- BJ I s cun;s (one penalty) n appaioat. the Win Wi b by the nperlor kick I, r thii okp nan i rownend kicked ill Ihe212 words
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Article277 1931-05-02 7 "THE KILLER" Arrest After Two Years' Search St. Joseph < Missouri), Mar. 26. Pied ("Killer") Burke, wanted by the police! for twenty-one murders, was arrested In an! isolated farmhouse to-day. It was the climax! of two years' effort by the State and Federal! authorities. t277 words
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Article189 1931-05-02 7 Real Life Turned Into A Serial Novel It hu hern left to an American to reveal to an astounded world c rcplctc picture vi gang warfare, with its ruthless vioience end its sinister trail of bribery and corruption Mr. Charles Francis Coe has done this189 words
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Article221 1931-05-02 7 Death of a Modern Father Daniien New Ycrk, Mar. 26. The leper L-land of Molokai. Hawaii, rendered famous by the work of the grent missionary to the lepers Fnther Dam>n. to-day mourns the loss of another self -sacrificing missionary. Brother Joseph (Ivlr. I. Duttcn). v.hose death221 words
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Article196 1931-05-02 7 London Share in Chili Issue The Daily Express understands that the negotiations for a sterling loan between London bankers and the Compania de Salitre de Chile (Cosaeh), which was recently formed for the purpose of acquiring various nitrate companies; operating in Chili, are nearing completion. The amount196 words
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Article18 1931-05-02 7 Man accused at Thames Police Court of being drunk: I must have been drunk; I was so happy."18 words
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Article202 1931-05-02 7 CRISIS AVERTED Europeans and Anglo-Indians Volunteer Rangoon, April 21. The Thayetmyo district is now under the control of the military authorities. It is stated that certain Siamese were concerned in the rebellion, and that they were responsible for introducing a solution for tatooing, which had the effect202 words
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Article872 1931-05-02 7 No sooner had the rising started than the various commercial companies operating in the Magwe Division sent their European and Anglo- Indian assistants to assist the authorities en the spot and also placed at the disposal cfj the Government steam and motor launches, motor cars and buses, as872 words
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Article138 1931-05-02 7 Professor's Experiment in SexDetermination r?riiii April l. Professor Marburg, writing in a Munich medical journal, gives an account of experiments recently conducted on expectant mothers with the ob^t r.f tho determination of sr\. According to Professor Mnrbmv Die srx of unborn children can be scientifically regulated.138 words
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Article215 1931-05-02 7 The following appointments have been made in the F.M.S. Government Service: Major J. T. Leslie. M.C to be Commandant, F.M.S. V.F Mr. R. H. Williams to be a Survey Probationer, Mr. L. V. Brcwr*; to be a PhotoLithographer; Lieut. R. A. Heard, M.C to be [State Adjutant. F.M.S.V.F.;215 words
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Advertisement174 1931-05-02 7 Defy the trying heat by |i drinking 1 1 1 FRAMROZ'S I D-e-1-i-c-i-o-u-s I ORANGE SMASH I PINEAPPLE SMASH I! RASPBERRY SMASH i• AND I I STRAWBERRY SMASH 1 1 GUARANTEED FROM FRUIT JUICES I They re-in force strength and nourish I the nerves. IJj the Haigs began to distil174 words
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Advertisement162 1931-05-02 7 m ft t*l &f d'^k x^?r^<j^^^fejS^^^fflk •'o. *y o^v-^fcwQc^ji&c-. y "t¥s?**^"j3^3*''*"^-'''* *^fIW f/IVI X PURE TOBACCO CORK-TIP I \t jf m% yptf 1 I Finest imported matured Vir- Guaranteed natural cork of f;\ JB J^^^||| S^ 3 tobacco guaranteed pure the finest possible texture and >&e c and absolutely re162 words
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Article1057 1931-05-02 8 TIM HEALY Peace After Half a Century of Storm Timothy Michael Hcaly. the Irishman around whom political storms raaed for half a century, is dead, writ H. L. McNally. in the Daily Express. In the Flee StMe of to-day he ha- been representative of1,057 words
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Article514 1931-05-02 8 Memories of Great Days in the Commons It is a long stride from shorthand clerk at a pound a week in Newcastle-in-Tyne to the Governor-Generalship of the Irish Free State. Forty-seven years separated these two milestones in the career of Timothy Michael Healy. one of the514 words
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Article624 1931-05-02 8 DAFFODILS "Old Line" That Still Holds Spring is returning to the old Western Front, for the thirteenth time since the Armistice, and daffodils are dancing in the breeze where 3nco. through shattered woods and desolate valleys, the wind rolled devastating clouds of poison gas. Spring624 words
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Article693 1931-05-02 8 CHANGED ENGLAND Sir R. F. Johston On His Happy Years in China Sir Reginald Fleming Johnston, who has just been appointed to succeed Dr. Percy Bruce as director of the Chinese Department in London University School of Oriental Studies, told what it feels like to693 words
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Article259 1931-05-02 8 Prince George Sees Poison Extracted The Press Association's special correspondent with the Prince of Wales, in a message from Sao Paulo, stated that half a dozen gaitered men, surrounded 'by a thousand venomous snakes writhing horribly every colour, size and variety— and nonchalantly picking them up one259 words
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Article40 1931-05-02 8 J. Winfield Retains Title London, April 18. In the Amateur Athletic Association's 10-mile flat championship at Sheffield, the winner, J. Winfield. retained his title. He won by' 25 yards, His time being 55 minutes, 34 2-5 sees40 words
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Advertisement12 1931-05-02 8 r n^^^^^^^fl^^^ H^. (Incorporated in S.S.) iJftSB t* 1 WV^^___^^^^^^fl^| Singapore. Psnojig,12 words
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Advertisement123 1931-05-02 8 LOOK AT HER! A SOLID little rock of firm flesh, with fine straight limbs, a beautiful, healthy colour and even, white, good quality teeth. She has the intelligence of the perfect food, which supplies the body and the brain with all those elements that are necessary. She is a Glaxo123 words
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Advertisement449 1931-05-02 9 BUSINESS CARDS. HELP MASSEUSE. fTtOM 8 A.M. TO 8 P.M. it« Middle Road, Colonial Garage, iZZ Phone 3729. ~bTphotographed by H NUGENT BUCKERIDGE Hllh «t CUm Work—Lowe* Batee UUDLAW BUILDING— Phone 7898. '^Tn TRAVELLING REPRESENTATIVE STAYING AT HOTELS. i-rvices of an experienced Shortband Writer Typist are available at boun of449 words
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Advertisement711 1931-05-02 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE M^NIC IPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE if hcvpby given that tr riders are now invited for the following materials or services, and that particulars of such tenders ;nwy be obtains in the Tender Room, Municipal String oi nfn?shments irr ide the Jalan Besar Stadium. D*te of Closing 4 pjn.711 words
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Advertisement459 1931-05-02 9 BOARD AND LODGING. EAST ANGLIA.— 6 Oxley Rise. Reasonable, lose and comfortable. Phone 4390. Notices! municipal notice The Public are hereby notified that Coleman Street between Hill Street and North Bridge Road will be closed to through traffic during road reconstruct ion. commencing Monday May 4th 1931. W. MARSH, Municipal459 words
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Advertisement518 1931-05-02 9 NOTICES I RADIO r'or t)i»- convenience ol our Customers we have arrAnged for H. L Carter and Co 2ao Orchard Road, to carry out s*!«-s and service of Pilot Receivers etc. These premises arc open nightly until 8 p.m. »later if nec-s&;iry by previous arrangement t for demonstrations, etc. A518 words
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Advertisement586 1931-05-02 9 CHEF BRAND I II Provisions j I Embody Good Value. |j SAUCE ASSORTED JAMS 1 .I j MIXED PICKLES MARMALADE 1 PASTES BAKED BEANS 'j j SOUPS TOMATO CATSUP SAUSAGES FRESH HERRINGS I I OLIVES HERRINGS IN TOMATO AND MANY OTHER VARIETIES. I STOCKED BY ALL DEALERS. I SIME, DARBY586 words
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Advertisement155 1931-05-02 9 SHERIFF'S SALE. IN THE SUPREME i^OTJRT OF TUB STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SRTLKMBfT OF SINGAPORE. Writ ol Seizure rucl Bile Dated M/rch B4»>, 1931. Huit No. 92 of 1931. In the cause of Hongkong <fc Shanghai Bunking Ootporatton PhiintMH versus Gan Kh<?k Kcng Trading as Chop Keng LtQOg He Co. DrknrtaaU AUCTION155 words
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760 1931-05-02 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATURDAY. MAY 2. 1931. DOMESTIC TYRANNY However well intentioned the personnel may be it is almost certain that in any large organisation exercising controlling powers over the lives of other people, there will grow up a tendency towards domination which may be entirely opposed to the spirit760 words
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Article385 1931-05-02 10 Mr. H. R. Joynt has been appointed to act as Commissioner of Lands and Mines, Johore. Mr. Wee Swee Teow and Dr. Lim Han Hoe have been appointed members of the Council of the King Edward VII College of Medicine. Mr. E. S. Manasseh takes the place of Mr W.385 words
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Article1291 1931-05-02 10 25 YEARS PROGRESvS Mr. Fulcher on Difficulties Overcome The history of the difficulties cf the electrical undertaking in Singapore and the fascinating story that lies behind the distribution of current from St. James' Power Station at the present time were the main features of an interesting address1,291 words
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Article140 1931-05-02 10 JAVA ROAD CRIME Police Discovery on Breakiinto House kln The police are making vigorous the perpetrators of a brutal era* curred in a house in Java Road o'clock yesterday morning. resullll deaths of two Chinese women and a rl girl, and severe injury to another140 words
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Article109 1931-05-02 10 No Demonstrations By j^j Communists May Day in Singapore paaasd demonstrations. Polico precautl ation of possible disorders, early on Thursday afternoon Five Hylams wen arr- parti of the town. i> They were seized, either whife up seditious posters or in pos literature. One Hokien and throe109 words
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Article177 1931-05-02 10 Gang Operations (lucked by Police I From Our Own Oorrespond I Ipoh. M.u 1 May Day was quiet in Ipoh but n of the day there hr.ve b I rep attempts at looting in ttM Kuala K district. One party of ChtneN paddk Perak River past Enpgor and177 words
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Article41 1931-05-02 10 Arrangements to Catch Southern Cross renan:-. Kay W a special Penanf nail ls beta Mot star by read tarty oa Sal to connect Wttb the Son. hern Cby Kingsford Smith, which :> I ward mails as far M Akv.i'o41 words
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Article31 1931-05-02 10 Saturday May 2nd Before tho Acting Chut Jitfal Justice iTNIiwU TtrrHl fn the at 10 a.m.: District Co Kwong Kum Sum vs. Chop Sum \M Tian vs. Chua C>< ■<!:.31 words
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Advertisement271 1931-05-02 10 MARTINI VERMOUTH OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE Sole Agents: CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kony>. f {Incorporated in Shanghai) j 90 ROBINSON ROAD. TELEPHONE 6228. M^MM xi llfW— lull -rT 1 r. J^^.i>^.^■^ML^"-^■^■^^^Q'lll IBin i* BY SPECIAL f^ff ~i4bL HM E KING APPOINTMENT TO J»W*SSIc F SIAM271 words
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Advertisement79 1931-05-02 10 r i i A MAN WHO WAS RESCUED after falling from a bridge into a canal maintained that he was not drunk but merely dizzy. Nevertheless, he must admit that he has had at least one drop too much. For drops of this nature GAFLAC ACCIDENT POLICIES are specially provided.79 words
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Article554 1931-05-02 11 FRENCH REPLACEMENTS Italy and Britain in Agreement r British Radio Official Service, Ru?Ly, May Is/. b Oorernmeill has received an inj the Italian Government that it; French naval prcposals will be !:ncs as the British counter-pro- pen rnminilHirtttd to Paris last A similar preliminary Intimation Ode by554 words
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Article88 1931-05-02 11 Bookkeeper Arrested on Three Years Old Charge n Our Own Correspondent) Malacca. May Ist. lung arm and memory were once evident when the police effected recently of one. Eu Kwet Pen*, at book-keeper of E. A. Barbour Limited •Malacca). L it is alleged, in May 1928 made88 words
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Article47 1931-05-02 11 Keturn Flight to West Africa I Router's Service 1 New York, May 1. German flying boat Do.X which repairs at Las Palmas UT, resumes its flight to South mociow. Las Palmas, May Ist. l*». X. took off for Rio de Oro in 1 N Africa.47 words
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Article245 1931-05-02 11 WAFDIST DISORDERS IN CAIRO A COMIC ENDING Demonstrators' Long Walk Home (Reuter's Service] reported to have been injured during an aßray at the railway station here to-day the affair had a comedy ending. Five hundred Wafdists and Liberals innd ex ex-Senator* v? h eX DepuUes he *<ied by Nahas Pasha245 words
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Article168 1931-05-02 11 Swedish Airman Leaves on Search Flight Reuters Service 1 Oslo, May 1. Alv.enborq (the Swedish airman) took off this momhn hWB Bergen on a flight which has object the discovery of Mr. Augustine Courtauld, member cf the British Arctic air 1 expedition, who was left behind in an168 words
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Article135 1931-05-02 11 Prime Minister Receives Deputation I British Radio Official Service] Rugby, April 30. The Prime Minister, accompanied by the Lord Chancellor and other Ministers, received a deputation from the Miners' Federation and the miners' Members of Parliament to-day. A general exchange of views on the situation in the mining135 words
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Article126 1931-05-02 11 Vacant Seat at Gateshead I British Radio Official Service] Rugby, May Ist. The Labour vote in the Ashton by-election dropped by 2,165 and the Conservatives' increased by 2.557. This la the first by-election contested by the new Party which is led by Sir Oswald Mosley, who recently left126 words
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Article107 1931-05-02 11 How He Defrauded His Own Kongsi [From Our Own Correspondent] Penang, May Ist. Teoh Kong Ah was to-day sentenced to one day's imprisonment and a $400 fine, in default 5 months imprisonment, when he pleaded guilty to criminal breach of trust of $2,900, the property of the Gim107 words
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Article158 1931-05-02 11 NO REPLY FROM REBELS More Government Troops Landed [Reuter's Service.] Lisbon, May 1. The cruiser Vasco da Gama to-day bombarded Pico de Cruz. Madeira, but the rebels' artillery did not reply. Troops who landed captured two boats and some war material. The destroyer Guadiana is leaving Lisbon for Madeira158 words
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Article364 1931-05-02 11 F.M.S. Court of Appeal Findings [From Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh, May 1. The full Court of Appeal here to-day afforded two interesting examples of how judges disagreed. Tang Seng Kee, a coffee-shop keeper, appealed from a conviction by Mr. Justice Mudie at the Selangor Assizes on a charge364 words
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Article93 1931-05-02 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, May 1, 5.58 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £105 716 (£lO4 9 16). Forward £106 11 16 (£lO5 15|16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair93 words
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Article47 1931-05-02 11 But Returns Again Through Engine Trouble [Reuter's Service] London, May 1. Capt. Neville Stack set out at dawn in unusually favourable atmospheric conditions on an attempt to fly to Australia and back in 21 days but returned 25 minutes later owing to engine trouble.47 words
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Article41 1931-05-02 11 Tamil Steals Meteorological Instrument [From Our Own Correspondent] M'Jocca. May Ist. For stealing from the Meteorological Station one nepheloscope, which he mistook for a money box, a Tamil was sentenced to six months rigorous imprisonment to-day.41 words
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Article20 1931-05-02 11 Mr. V. E. H. Sayampanathan has been appointed District Manager of Great Eastern Life Malacca Agency as from May Ist.20 words
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Article1024 1931-05-02 11 UNIQUE CASE Alleged Infringement of Copyright A prosecution having for iU object the protection of th? rights of Reuter's Ltd.. came before the Acting District Judge (Mr. G T Peall) yesterday afternoon. Appearing for Reuters. Ltd., Mr. H. G. Barrow, after remarking that the proceedings were1,024 words
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Advertisement234 1931-05-02 11 5 Tur S ffi THE I I Delphin Tap Filter! I FOR SIMPLIFIED FILTRATION. j: Constructed of Brass— Nickel Plated. I i I n idPk^i S an y i* be fitted J&3P tap. in one 3rei^ 5 I minute si Ytf^ ne wa er li l0 jjjpf*^ filtered clean perfectly.234 words
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Article277 1931-05-02 12 TORIES WIN ASHTON Crowd Threaten Sir Oswald Mosley iR-cmer's Service] London, April 30. Th.' A.shton-under-Lyne by-electi<;n caused by the death of the Labour Member, Mr. Albert Bellamy, resulted as follows: Ashton L- the fourtli .scat the Conservatives have uained from Labour since the General Election, the others277 words
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Article228 1931-05-02 12 Mukden's Strong Urge to Nanking Mukden. April IS. Th^ Foreign Affain Committee of the Makdrn Government has telegraphed to Nanking caUtafl the attention of the OoTernmenl to the importance of demanding Ibc resumption of the' Chin»'.M Batten Railway by paying off the ronsti union BKpmtw to ttM Russian228 words
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Article103 1931-05-02 12 Dangerous Excitement at Bukharest Renter's- Service I Rukharest. May 1. Cries ol 'Long live Spain" and counter-cries of "Long live the King" were heard yesterday in the streets of Bukharest where King Carol's intervention in political affairs has created acute political tension. There were angry103 words
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Article115 1931-05-02 12 Suicide of Captain Boldt Berlin, April 21. Cables from Bn- .to. < Colombia* announce the death by suicioe of Captain Boldt. formerly of the Gorman Imperial Navy. During the war he was a watch officer on btvrd a submarine wh n it is aliened to have sunk115 words
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Article77 1931-05-02 12 Fourteen Killed Near Lille Paris. April 23. A terrible accident occurred on Thursday afternoon near Liile. when a motor-bus loaded v.ith pMWncen was run into at a level crossing by a train naming at tiie rate of seventy kilometres an hour. The motor-bus was smashed to mat«bwood77 words
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Article203 1931-05-02 12 MUST JsE REVIVED Knipire Should do the Job •Reutcr'i Service] Toronto, April 30. International or, as a major alternative. Imperial action for the restoration of the value of silver coinage to at lea-st something like Us Old ratio to nold is urged as the cardinal remedy203 words
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Article353 1931-05-02 12 Conviction of Ceylon Bank Shroff Ceylon, April 25. The trial of the bank case was cone hided. rest* relay afternoon, •< the Colombo Assize Sourt. After twenty minutes' deliberation the jury eturned a unanimous verdict finding the leciiKd guilty on all lour ffliintt His Lordship in pas:-in«>353 words
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Article187 1931-05-02 12 Opposition to Limiting Free State Sovereignty Dantzig, April 25. Thi tension between Poland and Dantzig Free City caused by the recent ostentatious offer to resign made by the Polish Commissary Dr. I Strr.ssburger. has led to an important declara- 'ion by Dantzig s President. Dr. Ziehm, In187 words
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Article63 1931-05-02 12 Former Solicitor General [Reuter's Service! London, May 1. The death is announced of Sir James Melville. Sjt James Benjamin Melville had, until hi3 i •etirement recently on account of ill-health been Solicitor-General since 1929. Called to the Bar In 1906 he took silk in 1927 and63 words
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Article57 1931-05-02 12 [Reiner's Service] Ottawa, April St. Prince and Princess Takamatsu were cordially welcomed on their arrival Quebec and were officially greeted by the Secretary of State, Mr. Cahan, representing the Dominion Government, and Mayor Houde. They are tlu* quests of the Dominion Government. Princ? Tukamatsr keenly appreciated57 words
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Article353 1931-05-02 12 5,000 COUPLES WED Mission Priests Awaken Consciences Manila, April 9. That over 10,000 men and women in the Visayan Islands had been living together freely I without having been legally married by either t the church or the justices of the peace, was t revealed353 words
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Article132 1931-05-02 12 Route of Proposed Flight to i Australia [British Radio— Official Service 1 Rugby. April M. I Captain Neville Stack and Mr. J. *>. Chaplin two well-known airmen, left Lvtnpp.e. Folkestone, this morning on an attempt to fly to Australia and back m 21 days. They are using I132 words
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Article142 1931-05-02 12 Four Killed and Several Missing After Rock Burst Madras, April 33. Reports from Oorgaum state that a severe rock burst occurred tn the Mysore Mines on Tuesday evening, resulting In a large death roll. Nineteen men are reported to have been brought up immediately after the occurrence,142 words
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Article104 1931-05-02 12 Severe Weather in Europe Warsaw, April 23. Owing to the formation of ice barriers large parts of Poland have been flooded. Twenty bridges have been destroyed, and twenty-ore lives so far have been lost. Vilna city is seriously ttireatened. Soldiers are employed blowing up the ice with104 words
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Article52 1931-05-02 12 Buffs' Officer's Rash Driving: Rangoon, April 23. Lieutenant A. G. Jelf. of the Buffs, was convicted to-day for rash and negligent driving, causing a Burman's death, and fined Rs. 6Oo! in default two months' simple imprisonment, the amount of the fine to be paid to deceased's wif?52 words
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Article22 1931-05-02 12 Official Visit to Mr. Hoover T Reuter's Service Washington, April 30. Thetr Siamese Majesties officially visited Mr. Hoover to-day.22 words
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Article34 1931-05-02 12 I Reuter's Service] Moscow, April SO. The Tass Agency states that the French Navy has accepted the tender of the Union Ol\ Export Company for the supply of fuel oil..34 words
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Article530 1931-05-02 12 HOUSES BURNED Bayonet Charge by Military Police Rangoon, April 16. Reports from Toungoo state that 16 Indian houses were burned at Yedashe, apparently as the aftermath of a recent political meeting of the Maung Bus Party at that village. Further details of the Thayetmyo rising on530 words
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Article215 1931-05-02 12 Plebiscite Demand for Dissolution Berlin. April 21. Eight o'clock on Tuesday evening saw the closing of the inscription lists lor the demand for a plebLsciw on the question whether the j Prussian Diet is to be dissolved. The Steel Helmet organisation was the originator of the demand,215 words
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Article40 1931-05-02 12 Libel on High Folice Officials I Reuter's Service! Berlin. May 1. The Nazi leader. Dr. Goebbels, has been sentenced to a month's imprisonment and a fine of 1,500 marks on a charge of libelling high police officials.40 words
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Article25 1931-05-02 12 lßeuter'B Service] Moscow, May 1. Earthquake shocks continue in the Zangezur district and Azerbaijan resulting in further fatalities and destruction of dwellings.25 words
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Article32 1931-05-02 12 Members of the Sepoy Lines Funeral Association are reminded that the 18th anniversary celebration will be held at the bungalow of Mr. Aw Boon llaw, at Paslr Pftnjang, or: Saturday and Sunday.32 words
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1466 1931-05-02 12 THE FEETHAM REPORT Protection and Law for Security Shanghai, April 24. rhe fir.-t part of Judge Feetham's report on e problem of the future of Shanghai has en issued. It is in a volume approaching 200,000 words, d is devoted solely to a survey of the1,466 words
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Article204 1931-05-02 12 Council's Progress Despite VmV »f Sympathy The North China Daily N*-\v in an article comm-nting on Mr. .l;<;.io y^-wr. report. says ho has been particularly -wcr*ful in appreciating the rem.irk;ib)p d which the Municipal Count ll hai hid to enrounter. No mull part of those d". .'i^N bid204 words
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Article110 1931-05-02 12 British nnd FftMM Views I..>ulnn. Apnl On the subj-- t ol the I I merciai treaty between ftain. the Financial Hewi I tiations are due to Briti-h inJ for a redirtion of 25 per dutief; afifortiiu: KbOUt tteneHn eiilieilm Pnuwe. ii ther asked for (he BOBeoHi titOtim110 words
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Article31 1931-05-02 12 Shanghai's Reetf* Last Ye.ir I J It is learnrd thfct tWW H children and tulults, hr, street;; in Sl^uiiihai in U Infcrvipwrd. Chi:.» duc<- fif?iires or to <n-31 words
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Article805 1931-05-02 13 Conspiracy of Golfers Unmasked Mr. Bernard Darwin has stated publicly and in print, that mast of us are ashamed to be foun^ practising. He should know, because no man is more expert in printing what he practises, writes Viscount Castlerosse in the Daily Express. Of course, if805 words
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Article731 1931-05-02 13 Wycombe's Victory Over Hayes [By Air Mail] [From Our Own Correspondent] London. April 14. A goal nine minutes from the end of the P.A. Amateur Cup Final at Highbury on Saturday gave Wycombe Wanderers th3 victory over gallant little Hayes, those makers of history who had baUled731 words
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Article85 1931-05-02 13 Landmann to Lead Germany Against South Africa Berlin. A close struggle is promised between Germany and South Africa in the first round Davis Cup tie at Duesseldorf on May 1. Their leading player, Prenn, having been suspended, Germany have chosen Dr. Landmann, Austin's conqueror in Berlin. Dessart,85 words
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Article44 1931-05-02 13 Championship Won By London Player London. April 19. Thurston's. The British Amateur Champion 'hip Final concluded here to-day. The finalists were Sidney Lee, of London, £Pnd Maurice Boggin, of Manchester, the former winning by 659. Scores: Sidney Lee. 3,793. Maurice Boggin, 3,134.44 words
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Article74 1931-05-02 13 The following will represent the Y.M.C.A. at football against Fort Canniim Sports Club on Um Ffcrt Oannlcg ground eoauMnetai at 5 p.m. on Monday. Mayers arc requested to meet at the Y.M.C.A Swimming Pool at 4.50 pm.: Eochove (Captaiin 1 ync. T;m BOOf Guan. Yeow Perl: Kan. L.v> All74 words
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Advertisement374 1931-05-02 13 When dressing for dinner The usc of "'Hazeline' Snow" is V '4\ indispensable. It cleanses the pores, V,*r£ J refreshes the skin and provides /M thc Verie* surface for the final ML^ SI application of fa powder Kf "'HAZELINE' I^^ (Trade Mark) SNOW" Vanishes immediately, Ik v "V^i leaving no374 words
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Advertisement120 1931-05-02 13 4 Sit «x£9r jjj ,J*'-:<^--\, ({l I ■■■■•:!>>:.•<.. !j! I &P*. I BABY KNOWS! From the first mouthful Baby seemed to realise that this food would suit him* He knew nothing about its composition—the English West Country milk,ricli in mineral salts and vitamins, from which it war, derived— its purity120 words
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Advertisement862 1931-05-02 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON A N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa apid Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Dae. Saik. OLYTONEUS For Holland, London and862 words
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Advertisement545 1931-05-02 14 Ellerman Bucknail Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In England) "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Steamer Doe Btngapre. S.B. CITY OF BAT A VIA May 18 CITY OP CORINTH June 9 HOMEWARDS. u. OITV545 words
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Advertisement485 1931-05-02 14 P. O. British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated in England). MAE^ PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMFVT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPA\ Due Tonnaie. Singapore. Tonna« <J^ 19S1. KARMALA gToT Sl KASHMIR 8,000485 words
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Advertisement588 1931-05-02 15 H k fl L m 111 *Hi' ff, N'.r-'- MAKSKILLES, LONDON, ANTVI'EAP ikfi'rTr^iT^^. v.«. MIDDLESBROUGH n-KI»AvI AND Tf lIARO T. 12.000 May 0 7 S KASHImX UARU x lonv. i HA UARO T. 10.500 Mk, 20 21 YA3VTKUNI MWU T 2P^ .1 HABOMA MAHC T. 10.500 Juno 3 4 HAKONE588 words
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Advertisement444 1931-05-02 15 OF FAMOUS C^ %ffi% PRESIDENT LINERS. ff| TO MARSEILLES, NEW YOKK AND BOSTON FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO. Sir/ j PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES AM) GF.NOA. Arrive Leave Leave Arrive Singapore. Singapore. Penang. ew York. Preo. Harrison May 11 May 14 May 16 June 21 Pres. Hayes May 25444 words
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Advertisement483 1931-05-02 15 W\m iVi KOMNKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA.J (Incorporated in Holland. > UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to: Passage, Freights. Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manngcrs's desk. Rtpr^ntativcs in tho straits Settlements (Singapore and Penan*) of the TBAVUUftI OFFICIAL INFORMATION BL'REAI,\483 words
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Article77 1931-05-02 16 Over Forty People Lose Their Lives Canton. April 21. A iWßMtet in Which over forty passengers were wiw4 occulted on Band*? morning, when the •-n-Shunt'ik 'pr-senger towfcoat foundere-j at Ttaßf Kee. j he earn c r th« mishap is attributed to a' strong squall. j The vessel contained77 words
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Article635 1931-05-02 16 Relative Advantages at Sea The spring meetings of the Institution oft laval Architects were concluded at the rooms 1 the Royal Society ol Arts, John-«treet, idelphi. Admiral of the Fleet Lord Wester j Vemyss. the President, was in the chair. Dr. H. H. Blache, of Copenhagen, read635 words
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Article179 1931-05-02 16 Damage Causes 12 Hours' Delay The Dutch motor vessel Roberta, of Groninycn. was held up for twelve hours in the Tiiamts while inquiry was made into dimage caused to Westminster Bridge. While the vessel was parsing Uttflef the bridge her bow hit the ironwork of the cental179 words
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Article93 1931-05-02 16 Doom Seen in Official Notice A notice to mariners issued by the Hong Kong Harbour Master and posted at the Harbour Office seems to indicate that in spite of the protest which has been voiced by resident?, there is no hope of Government reconsidering its decision to dispose93 words
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Article105 1931-05-02 16 The new Atlantic liner, Isle d^ France. i« to be equipped, as has been already stated, with a turbo-electric drive of 150,000 h.p. The reason for this is that, m competition, these large ships must be capable, at certain periods of the year, cf a very high speed. On the105 words
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Advertisement488 1931-05-02 16 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated In Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sallinps by the veil-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the SS. MANGOLA (3.352 tons).. [Cargo only.] B.b. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to AuMralia Cabins dc488 words
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Advertisement430 1931-05-02 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. I nc (Incorporated in XJBJL) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New Y)^ Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez) MS. SILVERTBAK In Port May 4 T M^. SILVERSANDAL May 19 May 25 J lr c MJS. SILVIKWILLOW June 2 June 8 Jun M.S. SILVERYEW430 words
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Advertisement153 1931-05-02 16 g* NORDDEUTSCHEB I |f jKT|W lit The undernoud are the Coirpanys MittM fixtures: OUTWARDS. 5 MAIN For Saigon. Japan Peru and Hankow Msy 4 LAHN For Hong Kon^: Shanghai. Taku, Dalny, Tsingtau. Yokoliaira and Kobe May I SCHLESIEN For Japan P< rti ar.d Hankow Ifej H DERFFLINGER For Mar.ii.i. H153 words
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Miscellaneous578 1931-05-02 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lexnblng and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantr.t) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 6 ajn. Bangkok every Thursday 6 ajs. Kota Tinggi, Sercrnban. Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah a:id Lower Siam 6 a.m. Kcisntan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6578 words
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Article33 1931-05-02 17 HT TARIFF No. 10— CARGO TO f FORTS. The additional rate of freight jkt iCtJe U>n applicable in respec: irirt shipment to Gulf Ports If tive from May Ist., 1931.33 words
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Article29 1931-05-02 17 belonging to the Singapore sank while it was in operation [ammer and Co's water pier. Two {apore Harbour Board's cranes are and helping to lift the pile-driver.29 words
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Article263 1931-05-02 17 Iruitlt'ss Search in China Sea d tug together with junk.s and terday tearcbed tin m and beaches of Lintin Island, In the hope Mr. Gcv;rgo J. Lavin. Chief ABU r; ;:n steamer Golden Mcunreported to have fallen overday night (says the S. China t Ol April 24).263 words
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Article153 1931-05-02 17 Swedish Presentation to Crew of Mauretania dlant rescue by the Mauretania of the, the Swedish steamer Ovidia in the! LSt November was recalled last month Southampton, the Swedish Naval Atmmander Oberg. presented a commehield. in gold, to Captain McNeil and anQ men of the liner on behalf153 words
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Article119 1931-05-02 17 Japanese to Build Cruiser Nanktafc April 14. aed that to meet the minimum re- 1 the maintenance of efficient) ice. the Ministry of the Hilat -d a programme of naval Which calb for the purchase of light 'misers, one 2,000-ton .noo-ton destroyers and two 800-ton I j the119 words
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Article66 1931-05-02 17 French Steamer's Experience Marseilles, March 31. Villo de Verdun, which, is wellthe Australian trade, arrived from r after a voyage full of incident. r passing the Marquesas Islands muster became insane and murderin by shooting him with a pistol. men jumped overboard, and then «nd of66 words
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Article13 1931-05-02 17 I Australia, Canadian Pacific liner, [*«< on to the Norwegian cruising T hi.s summer.13 words
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Article750 1931-05-02 17 JUDGE EXPERESSES BEWILDERMENT LOSS OF JUNK Comment on Case for Defence Bewilderment at the defence was expressed by Mr. Justice Sproule in the Supreme Court yesterday during the hearing of the accicn brought by Lov. Teck Sim. the Chinese junk owner, againsr the Straits Settlements Government and die Sfnfcapore Engineering750 words
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Article135 1931-05-02 17 Another British Ship Sunk off U.S. New London (Com.), April 5. A court of inquiry has been appointed to investigate the sinking by a United States coastguard patrol ship of another British vessel suspected of rum running. The British vessel was the oil screw schooner Symor. According to135 words
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Article40 1931-05-02 17 Tho Rotterdam Lloyd liner Baloeran which left Singapore on March 27th, last arrived at Marseilles on April 13th. A number of Bangkok folk travelled home by this steamer. I The mails were delivered in London eighteen jdiys after leaving Singapore.40 words
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Article1042 1931-05-02 17 IDLE TONNAGE Is a Return to Normal Probable As the mercantile marine produces nothing of its own and merely transports the products of all kinds of industries, it is an excellent record of the ups and downs of economic life, for which it acts like1,042 words
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Advertisement631 1931-05-02 17 o BIBBY LINE, bee the Loftiest Peaks 2 A L L A o D s kwx,. in tfie CANADIAN ROCKIES I SJSnL2 s. y* S^^ RANGOON, COLOMBO. MARSEILLBB. <^jE&f*V I lV7v l/;^» TJL* A/ Z> PLYMOUTH AND LONDON a^V^flaS^r l-» MOV KOUte Vl «h through connection from Singapore •fi 1631 words
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1324 1931-05-02 18 RING IMIILOSOPIIV The Correct Mental Attitude BY GRANTLAXD RICE (Special to the Free Press) If Jack Dempsey ever decides to take nvr a pr« fe>sorshtp in the College of Clout there will Ix.- a lot more action among future hcavyv.UMit students and Rraduates.1,324 words
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Article437 1931-05-02 18 "STUPIDE ENGLISH P Faith in Fool-Proof Machine Plan •I wish to crash," pleaded M. Albert Sauvant pathetically. "I wish to make the crash, I wish to crash, I desire to make the crash. The English are stupide!" "Ho wishes to make a crash," exploded M. Victor437 words
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Article314 1931-05-02 18 "Honoured and Respected Sir. It will be qniti 1 needless for me hrro to expector.iJe upon the ft'Minßs of confounded joy with Which I snatch this opportunity of distributing one ■naO item to your honours Regimental Journal." This is the boginninu of a letter314 words
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Advertisement379 1931-05-02 18 4 Years without Hit-ADACIiE liuu do >«'ii deal witsj bcemsehesf Do nuii jn>J (Iculcti the pain with mnie fona of drug and fancy yon ate cured t Thouaands <l«». desplle tlie medical |>rofewkm*s wwumg cry of DON T! <u» ii malrrihlfl saKhods as diuggsag -imply supp-t ss tin- sysaptoasi el379 words
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Advertisement858 1931-05-02 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD, (Incorporated in England). Capital C3. G00. 000 Subscribed .800 .0C0 Paid-up 1.0.i0.0u0 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.000,340 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Esq. Chaiitnan. P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, E?q J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelf ord, Esg.. Sir Thomas858 words
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Advertisement248 1931-05-02 18 INSURANCE^ THE m SOUTH I BRITISH 31 PIRE, MARINE, TRANfIn MOTOR CAB INSURANCE ACCSPTKD \i LOWEST CURRENT HATES L. C. I OHice: 2. Finlay:.,n PERSONAL ACODENTS. FATAL ACCIDENTS arc HAVE you made provis'on rot of your dependant! ihoukl overt:ike you? I IT only eoetl $15 > curly to t■ Policy248 words
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Article192 1931-05-02 19 The Production of Tau-saeyz of scientific expeditions sent out h of rubber-bearing plants have recentd various plants of this kind which r rubber contents rival even the wellbed rubber plants. of tl; M plants, known a.s hondrilla and poeeeei particularly high percentages extent of the hondrilla and tauntrcefl192 words
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Article111 1931-05-02 19 LEWIS PEAT'S REPORT Singapore, May 1. u. little to report this week. The \M unchanged and the condition of ttw market stagnant. the smai! premium on the forwards the narrow margin between high and low the scope for genuine trading on this less than ever. MtOtlflCtUlMl have shown a little111 words
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Article62 1931-05-02 19 Ki;«£apore, May 1. absence of any supporting features, ■Mitel remains in iUs Ufeless conditions. a small amount ox business has passed 'he week, and at times actual stagnaU resulted. Consequent 'y prices have bern to say ■omewUat, and this morning 8-3 8 do«n 3 8 ct ■13 Id62 words
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Article172 1931-05-02 19 Korm.r Ceylon Resident's New Product .'l'.owiug announcement of the producl r-Mnforced rubber concrete in England ><> In a provincial newspaper. Mr. P. J. mentioned in the paragraph was resign for many years, and is at pre■n* at Weston -Super-Mare. b announcement reads robber Concrete Company (Messrs. P. and172 words
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Article65 1931-05-02 19 A favourable Balance in March Jr Brrtin. April 22. *h Uu- value of the Imports amounted mtl-V liIUoll marks t™* cf the E?T3orte to 823 "Hie monthly surplus of Exports over of th th recorded sine© the period J "rotmmic crisi* began. '^t Qotiflfid in tn« Government Oacette65 words
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Article870 1931-05-02 19 It has long been known, writes a correspondent recently to the London Times, that the native population of the Wand of Curacao (familiar to most Englishmen only as the home of an agreeable liqueur based on oranges) spoke a language composed of apparently disparate element*. Spanish and870 words
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Article81 1931-05-02 19 r British Ppdlo— Official Service) Ru<-by. April 89. Foreign exchanges are: Amsterdam 12.0**4. Athens 375, Bombay Is. 5 13-16d.. Berlin 20. 42 I Brussels 34.96^, Bucharest 817, Rio 3 9-16. Buenos Aires 35 5-16, Copenhagen 18.16 H. Geneva 25.25, Helsingfors 193$*, Hong Kong 11 Lisbon 108.25, Madrid 46. Milan81 words
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Article417 1931-05-02 19 To-Day 's Price Changes. EXCHANGE RATES PRODUCE May 1 SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2|3 27|32 London, 3 months' sight 2|3 13|18 London, 60 days' eight 2|3 25J32 London, 30 days' sight 2|3 314 London, demand a|3 23|32 London, T.T. 3,3 u\is Lyons and Paris, demand 1430 Hamburg, demand 234417 words
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Article895 1931-05-02 19 FRIDAY, MAT IST CLOSING QUOTATIONS ■■jw belief*. Aaftia Kumbang (£> so* Ma 64 Austral Malay (£> Ite 6d 21s Ayer Hitam Tin (fa.) lls 12s 3angrin Tin (£> 13s 14s Ba.t*ng Padang (sl> It if Batu Cares ($1) 38 40 Sukit Arang ($1) 36 4* Burmah Malay895 words
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Article145 1931-05-02 19 Ocean Shipment* of Rubber (including Latex. Revertex and Concentrated L«trx> riur'nu the month of April, 1931. Preliminary return. Sheet Crepe Latex. Crated Latex. TOTAL Tons Re vertex. Tons Tons i-ijmt- of Port Export Transhipment Expovt Transhipment Export Transhipment Proper G.S.. F.M.S., Proper S.S. F.M.S. Proper 53.. F.M145 words
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Article136 1931-05-02 19 London Asiatic-Sepang (Selangor) Merger [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 London, May 1. London Asiatic report discloses a net loss of £13.801, and there is a forward credit of £82.551. The Company is proposing to amalgamate with Sepang (Selangor) whose report shows a loss of £10.321 with a forward136 words
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Article91 1931-05-02 19 Hopeful Outlook for F.B.L Mission [British Radio Official Service 1 Rugby. April 30. The mission dispatched by the Federation of British Industries to Canada to study conditions, with a view to stimulating trade relations, has been busily engaged in conferences in Montreal, where great intere.st and sympathy has91 words
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73 1931-05-02 19 .May Ist., 12 o'clock noon Tone cf Market Dull. Latest Cable London Spot .sheet 2 d. per ib. New York Soot Sheet G.cts. 5 T S per lb. R.SS. equal to Lcndon Standard. SpotAverage buyers price for April-9.59 cts. R.S.S. equal to London Standard, Spot73 words
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Article92 1931-05-02 19 Foreign exports of Tin, being final .shipments on ocean-steamers at all Malayan Ports during the month of April. 1931. Destination Tons United Kingdom 875 United States of America 4.168 Continent of Europe 2.165 British Possessions 52fi Japan 142 Other Foreign Count lies 24 Total 7,900 Note: 1.92 words
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Article184 1931-05-02 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT Singapore. May 1. A further very heavy fall in the price of tin has made tin shams almost unmarketable today and causes one to seriously wonder to what new low levels values will eventually go. Rubber is steady at around the prices ruling yesterday, but there184 words
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Article194 1931-05-02 19 Latest Changes in Representative Prices In \ie-v ol the importance of Stork Exchange prices M IndlCftttau of international business we have mad' 1 arrangements for daily official quotations to be cabled to us. of representative American stocks, (aflther with the daily total of businc-;.-; transactions ar.d194 words
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Article69 1931-05-02 19 With 26. 300,000 motor cara and trucks in ase In the United States, the normal replacement requirements for 1931 will bo greater than the actual production of new cars whs In 1930 Lew than the usual number of care have passed out of service in the past year. This surplus69 words
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Advertisement70 1931-05-02 19 Assets exceed $12,000,000. Assurance in force oTer $38,000,000. j The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd (Incorporate* in tt» Stratta SetUemente.) HEAD OFFICE: Winchester Houae. Singapore LONDON OFFICB: 17, Old Jnrry, B.C Th, Company has £20.000 deputed with the Supren* Court ol ec^ i| ATTRACTIVB PLANS OF ASSURANCE Oo«p«^ Act70 words
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Advertisement55 1931-05-02 19 I e I .^s^ A.D 172Q I !S fiS*^ *K»»«)«ATtO M 6K(«tANO BV ROYAI CHARTER V/f. V S I FIRE MARINE LIFE MOTORCAR. losaranc« with nnqDestionahlc «»cnrlty, rensonab'e ral** -5 n <i Dromut Ksiauiished over 200 yrarn. Agencies throughout Malaya. Branch Office: l\ Chartered Bank Chambers, Singapore. i I A.55 words
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Article944 1931-05-02 20 TO-DAY'S RACES The Scratching^ and Selections Prospects for a successful meeting are satisfactory, the entry has been large, there is a considerable infusion of new blood and the going should hurt none of them. It will not be an easy matter to pick winners because among those944 words
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Article135 1931-05-02 20 YESTERDAY'S RACE Favourite Beaten by a Head [Reuter's Service] London, May 1. The 1000 Guineas (stakes of 100 sovs. each, with 100 Guineas added, 3 y.o.f. 9st. each one mile) was run at Newmarket to-day and resulted as follows Lord Ellesmere's FOUR COURSE 1 Mr.135 words
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Article282 1931-05-02 20 County Season Opens To-day The county cricket season opens to-<iay, when eight of the counties will be engaged in championship matches, Yorkshire will be visitors to Lord's for a match against the M.C.C., and Notts and Sussex will be playing a friendly at Nottingham. There will be a282 words
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Article282 1931-05-02 20 Chinese For Trial on Capital Charge Dr. E. R. Stone, Medical Superintendent of the Mental Hospital, Singapore, was called as a witness yesterday morning at a preliminary inquiry before the Fourth Police Magistrate (Mr. C. H. Whitton) into the circumstances attending an attack by a Chinese282 words
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Article18 1931-05-02 20 The monthly meeting of the Singapore Sinhalese Association will be held at 6.30 p.m., on Sunday, 3rd. instant.18 words
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Article436 1931-05-02 20 TO-DAY'S LEAGUE GAMES Spurs' Difficult Task at Burnley The most important matches in to-day's English League programme, which marks the end of the season, are those in which Tottenham and West Bromwich are engaged. The Albion's victory at Stoke on Thursday was almost enough to436 words
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Article168 1931-05-02 20 Notes Of Case To Be Sent To C.P.O. The Indian accused in the case of alleged dishonest retention oi stolen property, in which the defence was that the property, a box of clothes, had been held back for money due by the complainant for food supplied, and that168 words
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Article35 1931-05-02 20 Annual London to Brighton Race [Reuter's Service] London, May 1. The 28th Stock Exchange London to Brighton 52 miles walk was won by H. Hake in 9 hours 4 mins. 32 seconds.35 words
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Article49 1931-05-02 20 Match with Argentine Professionals [British Radio Official Service 1 Rushy, April 30. The Prince of Wales, who reached home yesterday after his South American tour, to-day played golf at the Sunningdale course in Surrey with the Argentine professionals who travelled to Europe in the liner Arlanza.49 words
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Article38 1931-05-02 20 Second and Reserve Division Results In the Second Division of the S.A.F.A. League yesterday Straits Cattle Co. defeated the Harbour Board 2 l; and in the Reserve Division Chinese B. and the Malays drew I—l.1 1.38 words
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Article46 1931-05-02 20 Proposal to Form Senior Club [Prom Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur, May 1. It is understood that veteran golfers will meet on Tuesday with the object of "forming n senior golfers' club in Malaya, one condition of membership being an age minimum of 50.46 words
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Article20 1931-05-02 20 Dr. Noel Clarke has been appointed a member of Raffles College Council fer 1931, vice Mr. A. P. Robinson resigned.20 words
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141 1931-05-02 20 TWELVE DOUBLE-FAULTS Miss Heeley in Anglo-French Final at Bournemouth [Reuter's Service] London, May 1. Both the women's and men's singles finals in the British hard courts championships at Bournemouth to-morrow will be Anglo-French affairs as a result of to-day's women's semifinals, in which Miss141 words
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Article31 1931-05-02 20 A South African Win Against Germany I Renter's Service] Duaseldorf, May 1. In the Davis Cup (second round) Kirby (South Africa) beat Bass (Germany) I—6,1 6, 6—l. 6—2, 6—3.31 words
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Article220 1931-05-02 20 Army Men Beat Cornwall Team In an mt-cresting inter-services boxing tournament at Tanglin on Thursday night the Army beat the Navy by 8 bouts to 3. The fuil results were as follows Flyweight. Pte. Hay-ward (Army) beat Boy Jones on points. Rantamv ight Stoker Roland tNavy) beat L.-Cpl.220 words
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Article93 1931-05-02 20 Selangor Association Squabble '.Prom Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur. May Ist. The squabble In the Selangor Football Association is the burning Question of the hour. Interesting allegations are made in letters to the Press and this mornirg the protesters accepted a challenge thrown out by the chairman. Mr.93 words
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Article250 1931-05-02 20 Teams for Week-End Matches The S.C.C. will be represented by the following teams in cricket matches during the weekend Against the Indian Association on Sunday on the Padang at 11 a.m. H. B. Noon (capt.), C. B. Maxwell. R. S. Wilson, W. W. Dean. T. M. L. Redmond.250 words
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Article39 1931-05-02 20 A Penang Tamil named Perumal who w&& fcuud on the top of a coconut tree v ;?:ch contained several pots of toddy, when charged with the theft of toddy, said he had been in search of a lost goat.39 words
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