The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 7 May 1931
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Title Section19 1931-05-07 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,329. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S5. THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article321 1931-05-07 1 In the House of Commons Mr. Henderson answered questions on the extrality negotiations with China Page 11. There is a deadlock between the Australian Government and the Commonwealth Bank on the question of the use of the Bank's gold reserves Page 11. The three British political parties321 words
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Article960 1931-05-07 1 They were speaking of a centenary, of something which had happened full a hundred year* ago. For they said that a hundred years have gone by since Exeter Hall was set up m the Strand. It may well be so. But how strange that anybody960 words
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Advertisement412 1931-05-07 1 GOOD MORNING ARE YOU DRINKING "CROSSED KRIS" TEA? CROWN IN MALAYA. j RAJTLSnff^fJT**l FRIDAY, MAY Bth. I SPECIAL CABARET TEA DANCE I REX STOREY I PRESENTS g I The Comedy Tourists M I IN A SPARKUNG COMEDY SHOW I with ROSE LEE. JEANMNE ELLIOTT. TED COLLETT I AND 1 (ADMISSION412 words
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Advertisement237 1931-05-07 1 ||EIIROPE#HOTEL| 1 1 "Renowned by Recommendation 9 I SPECIAL NOTICE. i SATURDAY, MAY 16th. j i [SPECIAL RACE DINNER AND DANCE. |j i j Dancing till 1.45 a.m. S w }g MUSIC on the VERANDAH from 7.45 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. and DURING DINNER AND DANCE BY ifi ROBERT DRESCHER'S237 words
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Advertisement125 1931-05-07 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Public notices Page 9. Cinema quide Page 2. Visit Eandocng by air Pg.> 18 The beautiful new Chevrolet— Page 5. Yo-i can haul more en Gocaycrr tyres Pa^e CHEVROLET for 1931 To-day's Great VALUE THE READYTOiERVE"FOODS AND DAIRY PRODUCE OP Insist on St. Ivel foods. The quality is125 words
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Advertisement8 1931-05-07 1 DRINK BIGIA TEA! CHEAP AND GOOD! MALAYAN GROWN8 words
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Article387 1931-05-07 2 Big Game Hunter's Slough (Burks). April S. A verd i of suicide during temporary liwinity wu reUITUWI at the inquest to-day at Langfcy Park, Bucks, on Sir Robert OrenvUk Harvey, the veteran big gaflK hunter who was found shot dead m b.d on Saturday. Mr. A. E.387 words
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Article162 1931-05-07 2 French Co-operation with Dr. Eckener FriedriohshafiMi. May 1. Report! that France may co-operate iii thr trans-Atlantic Zeppelin stifles to be Inaugurated next year, wen confirmed by Dr. Eckener on his returning from Paris on Friday at noon. Dr. Eckoiu-r reiterated what he had already u>id the Press162 words
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Article429 1931-05-07 2 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS The Premier Morning Daily m Malaya A J live "news" paper 30-40 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 together429 words
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Advertisement517 1931-05-07 2 i Increasingly j I Popular Daily!] I ONE VISIT will convince you That— The Delightful Furnishing j I The Table and Service and S The High-class Cuisine I of the jCAPITOL j j RESTAURANT! i are j I'nequalled m Malaya Phone 4906 for Table Reservations i i PA VI LI517 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous288 1931-05-07 2 THE WEEK Thursday *th. Hii h Wfctir, 00.35. 8.8 ft.. 14.29. 1.2 tt. '1 horny crofts Ltd annual inc«'tin«. Tank Road 12 noon. P-otball Division I R.A vs. S.R.C.. Stadium; lUm hi Dlv sec. m. r< a at sec. PoUoe Band. KatOOf Park. 5.15 p.m. Outward air mail due by288 words
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Article1016 1931-05-07 3 RESEARCH WORK The Conditions at (Gibraltar Tin. 1 wind currents, vbidl tre of as great importance tr> at-rrplants as currents In thr sta •re to ships, will have ultimately to be charted. A little work m this direction has already been done. Certain places are known1,016 words
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Article384 1931-05-07 3 Great Fall m Constantinople Population The registration of the first-degree electors lor the coming general election m Turkey has revealed the dL^concertint; fact to the Turk.-; that the population of Constantinople has gone down m the past four years by nearly a hundred thousand. Though this figure384 words
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Advertisement363 1931-05-07 3 '^i^^^i^m^^^^ee&s^i&^isi®®!.. i, The itotes Automatic Stapling Machine for Office Use. h mix* clrvice for rapid and .^SaflHsaW mi- i if Itttvrs and all othei I^^ \u<omatir action just IV I' knob an easy follow- _^^00^8^^Sk!^^^^^^^^ I p.tper* are fastened gf^V -tilth ut nun rustinjj ■^luga^^^Bßßß\ I |i»..".linx of sUtples into363 words
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Advertisement28 1931-05-07 3 I \OTHER S EXPERT IS TO WRITE FOR Tin: FREE PRESS. JOSIF GINSBURG, M.1).. HOLLYJ WOODS AUTHORITY ON BEAUTY, i COMMENCES A SERIES OF ARTICLES J ON FRIDAY.28 words
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Advertisement139 1931-05-07 3 f f T f X The world over more YOU tons are hauled on can au X V l.oodyear Tyres than V on any other make. More On V V Goodyear r HH _^_^_-__n_| y r«^ A IflQl HBBBH^MB^aa^—^—^— __^HB^DL I K3 H JOOI f J*^^nsH-f1 fwBmCTL tyres, Yi,u want139 words
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Article, Illustration267 1931-05-07 4 Brooklands Racing Accident The Damaged Liner Florida. THE BRIDAL procession at the marriage of the Hon. Patrick Moynihan and Miss Irene Candy at St. Margarets Church. Westminster MR. S. C. H. DAVIS <inset». one of Britain's foremost drivers, lying beneath his car after it had overturned When ti.i 100 m.p.h.267 words
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Article895 1931-05-07 5 1 BRITISH POLICY Plans for Quicker In an article on Empire Air Services The Tunes says In all these services Imperial Airways are n lying on aeroplanes which have served them well for years. Their average cruising speeds do not exceed 100 miles an hour, and the895 words
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Article67 1931-05-07 5 As the result of a hard struggle, watched by nearly 7,000 spectators, the Corinthians had the satisfaction of supplementing their win at Hampden Park by a second victory against Queens Park 2 l. As the Crystal Palace was not available the game took place on the Clapton Orient enclosure at67 words
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Article713 1931-05-07 5 SHORT-WAVE PROBLEM Marconi's Vision of the Future The Marchese Marconi, making one of his periodic visits to London, discussed with a| Mcrning Post representative the future of Wreless m ten years' time. Briefly summed up. some of the Marchese's visions of the future are <1> Wireless713 words
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Article224 1931-05-07 5 Paris. April 5. A large and hitherto respectable Parisian orang-utan broke loose from his quarters early on Friday morni!?s. and after an hilarious few hours paid for his pre-Easter orsry with his life. Ha\"ing slipped his chain shortly after breakfast, he entered a garden m the224 words
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Article322 1931-05-07 5 Old Methods m Modern Conditions Mr. S. F. Wicks lectured to the Manchester branch of the Incorporated Sales Managers' Association on the "The problem of selling as it is to-day." It was a mistake, said Mr. Wicks, to imagine that salesmanship was a new science. It was322 words
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Article167 1931-05-07 5 On Inquiry tit tht Air Ministry furthei- detail were given m mail week of the specification of •i last air mail-carrier, for which British nircraft crnstruetors hr.ye been asked to tender. In addition to possessing thj features, such high top speed and low landing speed. already described167 words
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Article341 1931-05-07 5 "BOB'S" PHONE CALL Viscount's Sister Asks For Police Help The Hen. Pamela Boscawen, Lord Falmouth's sister en the stage she is Pamela Carme has had to seek the help of Scotland Yard m an effort to trace an unknown man who has teen pestcrinK her with341 words
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Article73 1931-05-07 5 G. Boetzelen Berlin Ruder Club) will, it is announced, again compete m the Diamond Sculls at the forthcoming Henley Royal Regatta. Bortzelen. who will be accompanied to Henley by Tom Sullivan, the old English professional sculling champion, who i> now mya^cd as a rowing coach m Berlin, has put on73 words
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Advertisement55 1931-05-07 5 V X I X s^~7^ I lha cy^aautifut (Hgw I I 1 I^HpVßftl FT flßßJS^^^ ==^^^s^^^^^^^^^'^^^^^SS^B^fc4^S^v Ih^B^ -^^Bm t JH^ fl a i^J^^^ Tc\«* *P^B^3 I f^SS3?l^Bi B^B^^^B^B^B^HfQ^rZwW*' «•> t^*^^^^^^^^^^Q^^^^ J iVtt l f^^H bI ISbI P^Bb^b^F^B^bl HBciOflr*. VjSf'^^^'^x^*^*^^^ 1 r»' '*jf Upc PPI inHvOrlßl Kr' I n^\ R [j55 words
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Article712 1931-05-07 6 THE NEW COfjRTS System Which Has Not Given Good Results Milan, April 8. rhc promulgation of the decree of March 23 setting up new Assize Courts marks the end of the institution of the popular jury m Italy. Of all the reforms of Fascism, this Ls certainly712 words
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Article146 1931-05-07 6 I am told by a naval friend that it is getting almost as difficult to die a natural death m th? Navy as it is m Chicago. Perhaps this amazing statement requires a little explanation. What he meant by thus is that the practice146 words
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Article78 1931-05-07 6 It is seriously .suunoted motorists convicted ol be compelled to carry I hi.. their cars with the tettttt H D toll the world that they II Perhaps, therefore. •R.D." irtll an even more ominous ilgnifJ than In the banks I have not made up m\ m: sider78 words
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Article395 1931-05-07 6 By Lieutenant-Colonel M. J T Reilly. M.C. Commanding S.S.V.C. Singapore. May 4. No. 18 Obituary The Commandant deeply regrets to announce the death of Captain A. Gordon, which took place suddenly at Colombo on April 29th. 1931. Camps. The following camp is republLshed for information. Place Unit395 words
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Article104 1931-05-07 6 Programme of Drills up 1931. Thursday ft.U pjn Drill Hall "1 Coy. Platoon Drill. Bci«- Si Drill. 6.30 p.m. Drill Hall BrafcM N Bn. Training Coursr Friday f, p.m. Malay Drill H.«". t Coy. Drill and Weapon Trainin Drill Hull "D" i Eurasian- C Section Leading. Ist104 words
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Advertisement182 1931-05-07 6 fij^l On Everybody's Lips. If MALAYA'S <♦ I 1 MOST I yl-JL REKRESHIN(; I J^ y^^^^^^^j^^^^v AND A X /sr^/tf n >>SV Delicious Beverages X WfcB Oranjc_Pop A Trial xvi c nvince v u X I 1 11 Phoenix Abated Water |I"I I Works A A A A t*» A182 words
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Advertisement105 1931-05-07 6 j BEAUTY j THE FREE PRESS HAS SECURED A J SERIES OF ARTICLES BY HOLLY- WOOD'S AUTHORITY ON BEAUTY. 1 DR. JOSIF GINSURG. M.D.. WHO J WILL REVEAL HOW. INEXPEN- J SIVELY. WOMEN MAY HEIGHTEN J AND PRESERVE THEIR CHARM OF FACE. i I DR. GINSBURG WAS FORMERLY 5 AT105 words
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Advertisement85 1931-05-07 6 So you're thinking of Buying a New Car p^p^p^p^p^p^p^-^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ What you get for what you pay is important ■■■ft See the Amazing 1.931 Chevrolet I (Compare it with more Costly BORNEO CHEVROLET Ltd. ORCHARD ROAD. SINGAPORE. Penang:, Taiping, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, Seremban, Malacca, Haad Yai. I KELVINATOR I ELECTRIC REFRIGERATORS85 words
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Article385 1931-05-07 7 CRIME PACT IN A TRAIN Alleged Murderer's Confession Budapest. April 8. Talking on th^ telephone to-day to the police hero. Frederick Pischl. an 18-year-old carpenter's assistant., who has b?en arrested m Vienna, b alleged to hay? told a remarkable story of how he had been paid385 words
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Article318 1931-05-07 7 Rector's Attack on Jury's Verdict I am quite certain that 90 per ce-.t. of the peculation of this district believe this girl to have been foully murdered." This dramatic declaration was made by the Rev. A. C. Jenoure. Rector of Cutcombe. Somerset, at the funeral of Gwendoline Molly318 words
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Article187 1931-05-07 7 Women Should Not Select Men Teachers The National Association of Schoolmasters at Birmingham discussed salaries and marriage. Mr. F. C. Grcaveo. .of Leeds, said that the Buinham scales had made women teachers reluctant to marry, and had made it hazardous for men teachers to marry at a187 words
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Article69 1931-05-07 7 Devcticn te Cine?, njU a telegram from Paris, bai led tc tii" divorce of Dr. Roy Chapronn Andrews th? American rcientist. who has %vcn renown by his archaeological researches m ihe Gobi Drscrt. HiF wif m hei application fcr divorce, pointt 1 out that a husband who was pcrshtcnt absentee69 words
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Article1027 1931-05-07 7 BAD TRADE "Keeping Our Flag m the Forefront" Sir Percy E. Bates. Bt.. chairman of the Cunard Steamship Company, speaking at th-^ general meeting of shareholders m Liverpoo. explained why the ordinary dividend m respect of 1930 had been passed. "The short reason why you1,027 words
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Article171 1931-05-07 7 End of Circular Road Private Zoo The two full-grown tigers, the property of Mr. Loke Yung Cheong, which have b. n pt m captivity at his residence on Circular Road for some months past, were destroyed on Sunday morning, one by Dr. W. R. Wallac Veterinary Surgeon171 words
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Article153 1931-05-07 7 "Demonstrations m Favour of Assassins" London, April 27. In the House of Cummon.s. Sir Henry Itafji Crcft drew attention to m flavour of assassins, notably m honour ot th>> murderer of Mrs. Curtis, by the Central Sikh League at Amrits'«r op April 10." and ked if ihe153 words
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Article100 1931-05-07 7 Enlnes for the Singapore Golf Club Championship close on Sunday the 17th mst. at <J p.m. and entries for the 'Duflers 1 Cup" competition, open to members with handicaps nl 16 and over, close on the same day at the same Una. IfHßlwn dattrtni to take pan100 words
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Advertisement311 1931-05-07 7 DENGUE Genasprin quickly relieves the terrible pains of Dengue break-bone fever). At the first sign of an attack take three Genasprin tablets m a little water and one every hour till the pain has entirely disappeared. Take No Risks— Take GENASPRIN The SAFE Brand of Aspirin Made by Genatosan Ltd.,311 words
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Advertisement124 1931-05-07 7 aj <&&&$■ .Sir >» >j*^ J PURE TOBACCO Natural CORK-TIP l%S^Wm Finest imported matured Vir- Guaranteed natural cork of C %f^ ginia tobacco guaranteed pure the finest possible texmre and 1 and absolutely free from adul- f y^-^^sL irra/ teration of any kind. Awarded qUak>% P roVldin g a /^t124 words
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Article1533 1931-05-07 8 SAMPLING UPPER AIR Purpose of Dr. Lyon's Experiments During the past few months the European and American press have contained more or less lengthy reports of my rocket experiments, writes Darwin O. Lyon, M.A., M.D., Ph.D. m the Manchester Guardian. Unfortunately most of these reports have1,533 words
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Article485 1931-05-07 8 WOMAN'S BRAVERY Journey Over Snowy Wastes One of the bravest journeys ever made by woman, a journey across the wastes of Siberia, which resulted m many people being saved from leprosy, is recalled by the death of Miss Kats Marsden. of Hillingdon. Middlesex. On horseback, on485 words
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Article77 1931-05-07 8 The number of calls attended by the Fire Department's ambulance service during the month of April, was 223. and of these 17 were cases outside Municipal limits. The cases are classified as follows. Motor car accidents 32 Motor lorry 9 Motor bus 10 Trolley car 6 Assault77 words
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Advertisement107 1931-05-07 8 tvAxt I I w I VJ AA i\ I I I I W.D. H.O. WILLS, BRISTOL LONDON. Your whole f^'nily will welcome Li 'ebuoy Soap T°- DAY the V are happy, safe 1 before every meal and whenever they x smiling. But how can 3^ come m dusty or dirty107 words
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Advertisement209 1931-05-07 8 A household preparation for over half a century Those who know the lecrd of skin health an«l beauti use Cutieura Sonp and Ointmont regularly to keep the skin an! scalp m good condition. They also find Catifurn Talcum ideal for member of the famih 9V~ Sample carh Soap, OwdDCM and209 words
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Advertisement413 1931-05-07 9 business cards. Experienced help masseuse. I KOM 8 A.M. TO 8 P.M. v.i;h!!e Koad, Colonial Garage, Phone 3729. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY I NUGENT BICKERIDGE §at l'la«s Work Lowest Rates ;>l AW BUILDING— Phone 7898 TRAVELLING REPRESENTiiVfcS STAYING AT HOTELS. i\ues of an experienced ShortWriUT Typist are available at hours of413 words
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Advertisement720 1931-05-07 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE v, hereby given that tenders are mow invited for the following material* or ervices, and that particulars of such tenders nr.y be obtainpd In the Tender Room, Municipal Offices Sale of Vehicles Dept. Inspection Office at Woodland:, Closing 4 p.m.. May 11th. Supply and720 words
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Advertisement617 1931-05-07 9 NOTICES ORDINANCE NO. 44 (BANKRUPTCY) IN THE MJVUMI COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE In Bankruptcy o 695 of 1928. Re EUROPE MOTOR GARAGE of No. 55 Stamford Road and No. 9 Armenian Street, Singapore, Motor Car Hirers. Nctice is hereby given that a Composition is intenird to617 words
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Advertisement407 1931-05-07 9 NOTICE. SINGAPORE ISLAND GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP 1931. The above competition m open to all residents having a handicap of 8 (not 6 as previously notified) or under m any recognised golf club m Singapore. R. E. EARLE, Honorary Secretary. Keppel Golf Club. RADIO For the convenience oi our Customers we have407 words
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Advertisement875 1931-05-07 9 FEDERATED MALAY STATES GOVERNMENT FOUR A HALF PER CENT. LOAN, 1931-1959. ISSUE OF $16,000,000. Interest payable Ist January and Ist July. First interest coupon payable Ist, January 1932. Authorised by Federated Malay States Loan Enactment, No. 1! of 1981. a PRICE OF ISSUE $98 PER CENT. Payable as follows On875 words
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Article35 1931-05-07 10 Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Rae beg to thank on behalf of Mrs. A. Gordon and themselves, the many friends who have sent messages and letters of sympathy and condolence m their recent bereavement.35 words
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676 1931-05-07 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. THURSDAY. May 7. 1931. THE F.M.S. LOAN Ever since the suggestion was made that the Federated Malay States Government was considering the issue of a small loan, there has been considerable interest shown as to its appearance. This interest will be satisfied to-day with the appearance of676 words
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Article351 1931-05-07 10 Mr. J. McNeill. of Messrs. Stark and McNeill. Penang has left for home on short leave. Miss If. Maartensz. 8.A.. has arrived m Kuala Lumpur from Madras to join the staff of St. Mary's School. Mr. F. E. de Paula. Genera! Manager. Straits Trading Co.. Ltd.. F.M.S.. left Ipoh last351 words
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Article94 1931-05-07 10 Arrangements for Friday's Opening Ceremony Arrangements are well m hand m connection with the opening ceremony on Friday at 5 p.m. of the premises of the Chettiars" (Nattukkottai) Chamber of Commerce, Singapore, which will be performed by Mr. W. Bartley, President, Municipal Commissioners, at No. 45. Tank Road.94 words
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Article435 1931-05-07 10 JUDGMENT RESERVED Rice Merchants and Rubber Works An unusually involved bankruptcy matter came before Mr. Justice Sproule m the Bankruptcy Court yesterday when the Official Assignee sought to annul the bankruptcy orders made against three partners cf Chop Hoe Seng, rice merchants, of Boat Quay. Mr. C.435 words
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Article177 1931-05-07 10 Chinese Woman Sent to Prison Charged on two counts of wilfully neglecting, ill-treating and allowing two girls of 8 and 12 years of age respectively to be m a filthy condition, a Chinese woman was brought b?fore Mr. J. F. F. Oregg. the Third Police Magistrate. Accused said177 words
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Article173 1931-05-07 10 Europeans and Siam Restriction (From Our Own Correspondent* Ipoh, May 6. The Times of Malaya publish°s a report of a meeting of 17 European mining companies m Siam, held at Bhuket on April 29. when the view was expressed that the Siamese Chamber of Mines restriction was not173 words
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Article111 1931-05-07 10 Ex-Government Cashier Accused (From Our Own Correspondent 1 Vna up. May 6. Mohamed Eussof bin Osman. recently cashier attached to the Government Land Office, was produced before the Magistrate. Mr. Jago. today having been arrested on a warrant and charged with criminal breach of trust as a111 words
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Article749 1931-05-07 10 LOAN OP $7,428,571 West Wharf Scheme to h* Proceeded With Government's intention to extension of the wharf far :i.along the lines of f)m schemes submitted by Mr c; hr m his report m 1927 Ls fad of a resolution at MOBdl lative Council asking Cot, of $7,428,571.43749 words
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Advertisement263 1931-05-07 10 CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., i lncorporated under the Companies' Ordinance* of Hong Kongi. i lncorporated m Shanghai' 90 ROBINSON ROAD. TELEPHONE 6228. The Leading Wine Spirit Merchants m the Far East BY SPECIAL K^T JL *Spj H.M. THE KING APPOINTMENT TO OF SIAM S POPULAR STYLES IN I ENGAGEMENT AND263 words
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Advertisement65 1931-05-07 10 fMRonUJ) I j asparagus] I A DENTIST SAYS THAT CHAMPAGNE ruins teeth. But the best people don't bite the wire to release the cork. Teeth ruined by accident are covered by GAFLAC n ACCIDENT POLICIES. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480. I I |H.B.65 words
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Article455 1931-05-07 11 OBSTACLE TO EXTRALITY NEGOTIATIONS COMMONS STATEMENT rlßeutcr's Service I London. May 6. HIM of Commons, replying to quessubject of extrality, Mr. Hendermreement had been reached on a b r of details. A treaty providing hand for the transfer of jurisrBritish subjects m China from Chinese courts,455 words
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Article157 1931-05-07 11 Empire Anniversary Celebrations British Rad:o— Official Service 1 Ruffby. May 6. anniversary of King George's accesthßMM was celebrated to-day. Their n< the day quietly at Windsor. H val Salute of 21 guns were fired i at all naval and military stations the country and fla^s were flown Ot157 words
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Article72 1931-05-07 11 li( t<> be Taken to England Kfor Kurial f Rx-uter's Service] Cape Town. May 6. "Stood that the bodies of Lt. Comdr. IstOO and Capt. Gladstone will be Bhl land for burial. "1 the plane lies at the foot bidden In rosewood forest I lonely batons and rear72 words
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Article175 1931-05-07 11 DISARMAMENT QUESTION United Front Presented to World I Reuter'3 Service J Th London, May 6. The three British political parties are exchanging views m order to establish a common n^n't TZ™" 1 °n the QUestlon of d**™*ment and thus strengthen the hands of the Government m175 words
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Article96 1931-05-07 11 M Massigli Returns to London I British Radio Official Service] Rugby. May 6. The principal French naval expert. M. Massigli. is returning to London to-day from Paris having yesterday conferred with the French j Premier. M. Laval. Foreign Minister. M. Briand. and M. Dumont. Navy Minister. It96 words
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Article126 1931-05-07 11 Tallest Ever Placed m a Yacht I British Radio Official Service] Rugby, May 6. ihe tallest mast ever placed m a yacht was stopped m the King's cutter Britannia at Portsmouth Dockyard yesterday. It is 176 fee', long m two sections of 105 and 71 fee 1 Unlike126 words
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Article86 1931-05-07 11 Miners m Conflict With Police IReutcr's Service] Harlan. Kentucky, May 6. Four people were killed and many injured m an affray between police and coal-miners m the township of Evarts. where there has been labour trouble. Miners, hidden m foes and behind stacks of timber ambushed th<> police,86 words
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Article41 1931-05-07 11 Reported Suspension of Negotiations [Reuters Service] Paris, May 6. Out cf respect for the League of Nations negotiations the proposed Austro-German customs union has been suspended, according to th? Austrian Vic3-Chancellor and Foreign Minister Schober. interviewed by Le Matin.41 words
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Article38 1931-05-07 11 Penang Arab Who Was Awaiting Trial (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Penang, May 6. Omar bin Abdulla. an Arab, accused of double murder, who was m prison awaiting trial, was found dead to-day m his cell.38 words
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Article51 1931-05-07 11 For Thursday May 7th Before the Acting Chief Justice at 10.30 a.m.: The Cycle and Carriage Co. <1926> Ltd. vs. Motor Union Insurance Co. Lid. li< frrr Mr. Jus-tire a'Beckett Terrell at 11 a.m. Sin Siong Huat Sawmill Co. vs. Pulai Pineapple Factory. T. C. Thompson vs. J.51 words
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Article31 1931-05-07 11 I British Radio Official Service! Ku«-by, May 6. The King's uncle the Duke of Connaught. has returned to London after spending the winter m the South of France.31 words
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Article234 1931-05-07 11 GOVERNMENT AND BANK GOLD RESERVE UPROAR AT MEETING Reuter's Service Canberra, May 6. A deadlock lias been reached between the Federal Government and the Board of the Commonwealth Bank over the provision m the Commonwealth Bank Amendment Bill empowering the Government to draw on the Banks gold234 words
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Article118 1931-05-07 11 Death at the age of 70 r ßeuter's Service] London, May 6. The death has occurred of the Duke of Somerset. Edward Hamilton Seymour. 16th Duke of Somerset, succeeded to the title m 1923 on the death of his cousin. He was 70 years of age. He118 words
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Article264 1931-05-07 11 British Transport Minister's Ban I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT J Londen. May 6. The Minister cf Transport has imposed a ban on the use of motorcar headlights whose bulbs are of greater strength than 36 v.atts. SHANGHAI JOCKEY'S BOYCOTT Long Standing Grievance Comes to Head Shanghai. April 27.264 words
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Article215 1931-05-07 11 Seven Thousand Deaths m Britain Last Year London, April 17. The Scilly Isles and Lerwick share a proud distinction. No other places throughout the United Kingdom were free from street accidents m 1930. The steadily mounting toll is brought out m the annual return issued by the Home215 words
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Article374 1931-05-07 11 WAGHORN'S ACCIDENT Famous Airman m Critical Condition I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, May 6. Further details of the accti-nt a^ Farrbcrough resulting m grave injury to Flyirg Offic-r H. R. D. Waghorn show that Waghcrn and a companion tried to save themselves by a374 words
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Article93 1931-05-07 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, May 6. Messrs. Lewis. Lazarus and Sons notify to-c'ny's tin prices as follows* Spot £105 5 8 (£lO4 15 16). Forward £106~ 8 (£lO6 5 16). The market is easy. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify93 words
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Article238 1931-05-07 11 The Lottery Bride at the Alhambra After a lifetime of success as a stage impresario. Arthur Hammerstein. following the lead given by Florenz Zeigfeld. who produced Whoopee, has tried his hand at screen production, and the result. The Lottery Bride, opened at the Alhambra last night. This dramatic238 words
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Article113 1931-05-07 11 Latest Championship Results (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Penang, May 6. In the lawn tennis championship, mix-id doubles, Mrs. Rcimann and A. C. Wells beat Miss Howes Roberts and G. Goldsack 6 D, 6 0; Miss Wallis and N. H. P. Whitley beat Dr. and Mrs. Chambers 6113 words
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Advertisement140 1931-05-07 11 ATTRACTIVE DESIGNS IN SHOOTING SPOONS BEAUTIFULLY MODELLED AND MADE OF FINEST GRADE HALL-MARKED SILVER. I BOXED SINGLY PRICE $3.85 BACH. j No 3001. BOXED SINGLY PRICE $4.50 EACH. i' Robinson Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements). Singapore Kuala Lumpur. 5 iW9M t SWEETENED CONDENSED I I jm* ol 10140 words
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Article357 1931-05-07 12 MANCHESTER MEETING Strong Representations to Government A REPLY FROM BOMBAY [Re«tei*l Service) Lcndcn. May 5. lhdt was remarkable and dramatic scene OB the Hoot Ol the Manchester Royal Exchange; to-day, when «000 membeii ■atmbtod for the pufpeai ol :i'(ndina. by ipectal permlarißn of the aired X, Lancashire's357 words
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Article160 1931-05-07 12 Experiments at Fuel Research Station British Radio Official Bulk*] Rushy. May It In the House of Commons, m reply to question, the Mines Secretary. Mr. E. Shinwell. isaid he had consulted with the- "Department of Scientific and Industrial Research on the best vay the Government could assist the160 words
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Article83 1931-05-07 12 The Remedy for Present Problems (Reuter's Dei Vk.fi 1 Washington, May t>. "The yolution to present problems i^ to be found m individual initiative not by surrendering the conduct of industry to government or any other group' declared Senator Mellon. Secretary of the Treasury, addressing foreign bankers attending83 words
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Article220 1931-05-07 12 Protection of Wild Life m China Nanking. April '20. A new game law was adopted at die 140 th mi -ting of the Legislative Yuan on Saturday. The new law makes a distinction between four different kinds of birds and beasts, namely, <1> birds and beasts dangerous220 words
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Article194 1931-05-07 12 ANOTHER EXPEDITION Major F. S. Cotton to Look For Mr. Courtauld I British Radio Official Service I Kirn by. ]>luy 5. One of the most experie MS6d of Arc'.ic aviators. Major F. S. Cotton, left England to-day for Reykjavik, let land, to assist, if necessary.194 words
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Article371 1931-05-07 12 Echo of a Shanghai Couple's Romance A One Of $409 WM imposed upon Mr. Jen Shi-vai. mana^-r ol the motion picturo company bearing his UMBC, and fine of 5309 im- «ed upon a dive:-* or of the company. Mr. 'Chei TMih-nun. by Judg.* Chien Zung-ehun£ m371 words
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Article223 1931-05-07 12 Conservative Party Programme London. April '.*>. Inaugurating at Liverpool campaign m support of the programme of the Conservative Parly. Mr. S anley Baldwin stated that the ;-ur porters cf the Labour Party themselves are now m despair b?cause the edific? which they huilt up a couple of y223 words
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Article204 1931-05-07 12 Ghastly Result of Banditry Ter.ghsien. April 16. The following story, which is authentic, la published to illustrate how terror tuid danger st^lk through the land. The only son of a country couple had been working Li Manchuria. He came home unexpectedly and reached his aunt's home204 words
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Article223 1931-05-07 12 Shanghai Application for Injunction Shanghai, April 25. Arising out of the suspension of the Shanghai Jockey, Mr. Victor Haimovitch, immediately before the Shanghai Champions last May. an application by the rider for an injunction against the Race Club preventing him from riding, will be heard m ths British223 words
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Article311 1931-05-07 12 THE KAILAN TROUBLE Suggestion Made That China Take Over Mines In view of the shortage m the Shanghai coal supply caused through the limitation of production by the Kailan Mining Administration, ihe Shanghai Chinese Coal Merchants Association has decided upon two measures lor the settlement of311 words
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Article255 1931-05-07 12 Shipping: Disasters m Chungshan District Canton. April 25. The rapid rising of the three main rivers m Kwangtung owing to the incessant rain has caused the suspension of the Canton-Hankow Railway. (Kwangtung section) where the goods train from Canton to Shiukw;m on Wednesday evening was derailed near255 words
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Article202 1931-05-07 12 Difference of Opinion Over the Price Harbin. Apt il 2~. Concerning the Nationalist demand for th? taking over of the Chinese Eastern Railway negotiations between the Russian and Chinese delegations have b'n continued wi'.h th n latter insisting en adhering to the old assessment made on the railway202 words
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Article126 1931-05-07 12 Leaving China on Conclusion of His Mission Shanghai, April 27. Sir Arthur Salter has concluded his mission to China and is sailing for England to-morrow via America. In an interview with Reuter, he stated thai he was more than satisfied with the results of his mission, which126 words
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Article409 1931-05-07 12 Rival Coringhi Gangs Fall Out There was an affray of a serious nature yesterday evening m Sparks-street near the rest house on the river front, m which over 80 people, all Coringhis, took part, says the Rangoon Qaaette of April 29. As was customary, the Ccringhi labourers m409 words
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Article165 1931-05-07 12 Comedy Cabaret at Ruffles Tea Dance The Comedy Tourists, a small company whfctl has made Itself popular Wherever it has visiu-t m the Ea.>t. has arrived m Singapore and arrangements bftve been nukta for 'hem to add delightful variation to th<> tea dance at Rafflei Hotel on165 words
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Article906 1931-05-07 13 The Cruelty of the Spectator Superficially the golfing spectator is the most humane and the best behaved m the world. His football brother lets loose a crude yell of triumph when the enemy misses the goal, whereas he— the courteous gentleman must assume an air of silent and sanctimonious906 words
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Article378 1931-05-07 13 Bulging Coffers Which Must Not be Opened More than £50,000 is going a-begging. That is tlie present total of the Lawn Tennis Association's surplus funds, and councillors of the governing body are embarrassed. They are at their wits' end to devise ways and means of spending the378 words
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Article20 1931-05-07 13 THURSDAYS TIES Veterans' Singles G. W. Angus vs. Ephraums. H. M. de Souza vs. W. A. Keyt.20 words
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Article180 1931-05-07 13 Annual Cricket Match Between East and West On Saturday at 2.30 p.m. will take place the opening of the new M.F.A. Ground at Balestier Plain, when the Malay flag will be hoisted for the first time m 'he presence of the leading members of the Mahomedan community. A temporary180 words
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Article218 1931-05-07 13 Resignation from the The resignation of the Darul Aihshan Football Club, champions of the Penang League last year, who were m a fair way to winning the league again this year, from the Penang Association was not altogether unexpected. There was a rumour last Wtofc that ihoy were218 words
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Advertisement334 1931-05-07 13 j FERODO I I QUALITY LINING I r ■■■■■■mm, m S We stock cut linings for S l brakes for: i j j MORRIS ]i J ARMSTRONG-SIDDELEY OSED THE SING2K I I I If vUIOLE WORLD jl OVER ON ADSTIN BMTISH ij t PRODUCT i I HRAKES AND and THA334 words
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Advertisement282 1931-05-07 13 j When Ordering 1 MARMALADE I as/c for I Crosse Black well's f X Delicious product, X t X Stocked by a leading Provision J 1^ Stores. f X X Agents for Malaya: S f SIME, DARBY Co., Ltd.! Teeth regain dazzling whiteness FILM is the cause of dull, dis-282 words
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Advertisement841 1931-05-07 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES. LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND K. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa ajnd Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due. Sails. PUKMIUS For London, Rotterdam and Hamburg841 words
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Advertisement563 1931-05-07 14 Ellerman Bucknall 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 D«e ningipwii. B.S. CITY OF BATAVIA May 18 s.s. CITY OF CORINTH June 9 HOMEWARDS. 8A CITY OF563 words
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Advertisement433 1931-05-07 14 P. O. British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated m England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN. Hue. I* Tonnace. Singapore. Tonna**-. 1931. KARMALA 9,100 RANPURA 16,600 May433 words
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Advertisement536 1931-05-07 15 [v. m v_■ _d w I mtw M.X/ t 1 _k Mm W mm H 1 1 kl 1 1 Ik I. j I &Trti_J__l_J___LA yl| m H I k I m m\ MARU T. 10,500 June 3 4 HAKONE ma^t U I 12 C JUly 15 16 X MARU536 words
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Advertisement483 1931-05-07 15 OF FAMOUS VI PRESIDENT LINERS. f(| TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON. J FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO, SI'EZ PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA. NAI'LKS AM) GENOA. Arrive Leave Leave Arrivt* Singapore. Singapore. Penang. \> w York. Prc6. Harrison May 11 May 14 May 16 June 23 Pree. Hayes May 25483 words
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Advertisement462 1931-05-07 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA.J (Incorporated In Holland.; U ONDER CONTRACT WITH THE 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 Penang, of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION462 words
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Article92 1931-05-07 16 Special Facilities for Far East Passengers Renter's Service) Berlin. May 6. Germany's fastest steamers, the North-German-Lloyd liners. Bremen. Europa and Columbus, will henceforth be available for third-class passengers voyaging to the Far East via North America, and vice versa, at reduced through-ticket rates, hiherto accorded to only92 words
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Article91 1931-05-07 16 Capt. Fred. E. Anderson Given the Command Mr. R. Stanley Dollar has just announced the appointment of Captain Fred E. Anderson as commander of the new eight million dollar Liner, President Hoover. Captain Anderson has mailed nearly a million miles as master of Dollar Line vessels during a91 words
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Article67 1931-05-07 16 Police Being Trained for Service on Ships Nanking. April 16. To protect shipping and prevent piracy, v he Ministry of Communications has decided to train special police end detail them for duty on mercantile steamers. The measures governing the organization and functions of thes? special police forces are67 words
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Advertisement486 1931-05-07 16 Burns Philp line. (Incorporated In Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. jipgnimr monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the' S.S. MANOOLA (3,352 tons).. [Cargo only.] 8.5, MARELLA li one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de486 words
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Advertisement21 1931-05-07 16 asdfasdf asdfasdf SINGAPORE SHIPCHANDLERY COMPANY. SHI PC HA NDLERS. SHIPBROKERS. COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices:— MAYNARD'S BUILDINGS 11, Battery Road. Telephone No. 6433.21 words
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Advertisement474 1931-05-07 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. I nc (Incorporated In TJMJL) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Doe Sails ULB. SILVER6ANDAL May 19 May 25 «Jur> 2» MJ3. SILVERWILLOW June 2 June 8 July 15 M.B. SILVIERYEW June 16 June 22 For474 words
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Miscellaneous698 1931-05-07 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Kuala Pa hang, Pekan, Sungei Lemblng and Kuan tan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. aja. Bangkok every Thursday 6 aJ». Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiplng. Penang and Kedah and Lower Slam 6 am. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday698 words
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Miscellaneous25 1931-05-07 16 CLEARANCES May 6— Majang. Noorebar, Thedeixs Tobelo, Ophir, V. d. Does de Bye, Palima (Dut»; Ipoh, Perseus, Selangor, Jerantut, Ban Sion*. Bee (Brit); Hero (Nod.25 words
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Article133 1931-05-07 17 unboats to Chase the Japanese Nanking. April 17. rder to Afford due protection to the the Chekianu coast line the Japanese invasions, the Ministry Indu try acting on the joint petition pre-1 by Kiangsu and Cheidani fishermen, has .ed the Ministry of Navy Immediately vo itch gunboati to133 words
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Article103 1931-05-07 17 Intended Alteration m Character on May 15th without further notice. BhoaJ lighthouse; Lat. 1 deg. 14 mm. 103 deji. 39 mm. E (approx.). The poup flashing white Ughl every five will be replaced by a group QMhtof showing two ftashri every fifteen IU»: Flash 0.75 sec. eclipse103 words
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Article301 1931-05-07 17 Boys Hauled 80 Feet to Safety Five boys who found themselves cut off by the tide at Frenchman's Bay. near South Shields, were rescued m exciting circumstances. having to be hauled up the face of the cliffs for 80ft. by means of ropes. The rescue was witnessed by301 words
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Article354 1931-05-07 17 The Admiralty htJ appo :led muni-tee to Inquire Into "the fit and cut of the uniforms" of petty officers and men or the Rcyal Navy. A sailor*! familiar riy as a "liberty man" ashore consists Of blue serge bell-bottomed trousers a jumper with a blue collar,354 words
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Article112 1931-05-07 17 A maritime pageant was arranged to honour the memory of Mr. W. L. Wyllie. R.A.. th? great marine artist. Mr. Wyllie was buried m Porchester Castle Churchyard, and the coffin was taken by sea m a rowing boat from the Tower name A procession of scouts112 words
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Article20 1931-05-07 17 X N.I.L.M plan? to Netherlands East Indies on Wednesday: Mr. P. W. Kunzli. Mr. A. Amsden. Air. Tchutf.20 words
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Article1357 1931-05-07 17 Let Out on a Rum Running Crew Halifax, (N.S.). A seasoned old brigand of the high seas, m a black oilskin coat and a weather-stained cap worn at a rakish angle over one ear, sat for nearly three hours on the quarterdeck of his mother ship Dorn1,357 words
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Advertisement287 1931-05-07 17 See the Loftiest Peaks m the CANADIAN ROCKIES 3l^^^^r^ V«* This New Route J^s£&!r^s2ir i >; ifcK^> A i° urne y you'll long remember, this J^X&^/S*^-'^ across the Canadian Rockies at the lowfe J^^f Jsk\ CSt a!titude ar »d easiest gradient of any transcontinental line, yet m sight of their287 words
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Advertisement204 1931-05-07 17 Ig NORDDKIJTSCHER lftS|| FLOYD lifdhVUfcV (Incorporated to (iermany I The undernoted are the Company's Intended fixtures OUTWARDS. 3 LAHN For Hong Kong. Shanghai. Taku. Dalny. Tsinguiu. Yokohama and Kobe May DERFFLINGER For Manila. Hong Kong. Shanghai. Taku. Dalny and Tsingtau May 14 I LIPPiJ For Saigon. Japan Parts and WMUvotUM204 words
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Article547 1931-05-07 18 THE AMERICAN GOSPEL Humanity's Debt to Industry Washington, April 4. Industrialisation through machinery, believ?d by many to be the secret of the high American Mandate! of living and the means by which it will bc^ possible to raise the standard of living m other countries, has been547 words
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Article423 1931-05-07 18 New British 'Planes For Schneider Contest Two new Bupermarine seaplanes will be used by the British U-am In the Schneidrr Trophy contest ever Spithead and the Solent, and are fully expected to achieve speeds of over 400 miles an hour. In a dive they will probably423 words
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Article400 1931-05-07 18 The Battle m the American States Despite a<'itation for easier divorce m many American legislative assemblies this year, th' marriage tie rcmaints little altered. A survej of State Legislatures shows the opponents c i more liberal divorce laws have more than hel; their own ag.iinst the advocates, with400 words
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Article71 1931-05-07 18 The Hong Kcn^ Amateur Swimming Ai ocialon has definitely accepted the invitation ol be Shanghai Association to Bend a team t th< northern port m September, to participate In an Interport contest with the local team, and with Cobe and probably also Tientsin. This decision was reached at a meeting71 words
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Article135 1931-05-07 18 Sir I). Mum on Bcftriettoi Needs Adtl.m 1 Sir Douglaa afawaon, reception ii i lid that b emphaslzi tht n tlcna In the Antarctic La wrhaJea wttt ilaughtered, md maintained the v ;i^ uroul deplete a. m th< r« v. < r < ver 4 each ha trim135 words
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Article107 1931-05-07 18 The b:;i Ham :i seriously to reprove buying sovi reign for boy oi nih< v:: thought t filched from -i hand-to mv youn i wven coins. To real flippantly tendereo In payn i the a"... k< n a to deb i th ml al poundi sei107 words
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Advertisement346 1931-05-07 18 i I ~ji i mi. ■!!i^TßmiT T rTnTT~ rr nTOin r *»i*^S^S3^^Bß^^^t^ it! ir w "V<» *T VISIT BANDOENG BY AIR 1 4i 1.-_ i^— yS Bandoeng m the Preanser mountains 2300 feet T 2 above sealevel tfi Is the most beautiful Hill City m Asia jg m «r if346 words
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Advertisement404 1931-05-07 18 BANKING. I CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600.000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4.000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3 000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38. Eishopsgate, London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Hong Kong Saigon Amritsar404 words
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Advertisement335 1931-05-07 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK 0* INDIA, LTD (Incorporated m EngJand). Capital t3 ,000 ,000 Subscribed 1.800.000 Paid-up 1.050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.66«>.845 BOARD OP DIRECTORS. J. M. Ryrie, Esq. Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Harabro, Esq., J. O. Robinson, 3sq., W. H. Shelford, Esq., Sir Thomas Catto, Bart.335 words
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Advertisement159 1931-05-07 18 I INSURANCE. THE v; SOUTH |V BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY 1 FIRK, MARINE, IK r, AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED v LOWEST CURRENT )c M > L. C. MARGOLIOU I Office: 2. Finlay. on PERSONAL A((l!i ,|s. FATAL ACCIDENTS :nc vtr have you nada provi ion of your depend -i. ts159 words
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Article84 1931-05-07 19 >r River Directors and 1 ompany's Position T> RESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT! London. May 6. Eliver animal meeting adopted the Che Board is considering three with the object of carrying on the duced loss. 1 for 1930 shows a trading loss •aid there is a debit of £5.378 which84 words
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Article77 1931-05-07 19 ish Radio— Official Service? Ku ;,-»)>. May 5. wngesare: Amsterdam 12.10 1 Bombay is 5 27-32 d.. Berlin vl 34 .9(5. Bucharest 817. Rio 1%, 3. r > 7-16, Copenhagen lt.lt*, BeWngtal 193', Hong Kong 308.2.). IfadrM 46 03. Milan 92.86':,. 31 New York 486 9-32. Oslo IMJtH. Stockholm77 words
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Article359 1931-05-07 19 Loss of 14,064 for the Year The iollowing Ls the eighteenth report of the directors to the shareholders of the Jeram Kuantan Rubber Estate. Limited, to be prevnted at the ordinary general meeting at the flices of the Company. Chartered Bank Chambers, on Thursday. May 14. at 12359 words
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Article103 1931-05-07 19 Changes m Representative Prices [United Press Association] New York. May 6. American Can Common 108 Cities Service (Com.) 15^ Columbia Gas and Electric 32 >i Curtis Wright 314 Electric Bond and Share Corp 42 Vi Gvneral Electric Co 43 General Motors 41% National City Bank 84103 words
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Article148 1931-05-07 19 Tin' Sineaporr Chamber of Commercv Rubber! Association, held its 1016 th auction yesterdaj' There was catalogued 1.596.352 lbs.: 712.65 tons. Offered 1.472.355 lbs.; 657 30 tons Sold 1.355. 472 lbs.: 605.12 ton* London 2 7 vd New York PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Shret:— Standard Quality 9 »-n148 words
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Article435 1931-05-07 19 To- Day's Price Changes. EXCHANGE RATES May 6 SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2|3 ***** London, 3 months' sight 2j3 13 16 London, 60 days' sight 2|3 25|32 London, 30 days' sight 2j3 3 4 London, demand 2;3 23J32 London, T.T. 2|3 11|16 Lyons and Paris, demand 1430 Hamburg, demand435 words
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Article731 1931-05-07 19 WEDNESDAY, MAY 6TH Buyers hellers. Asam Kumbang <£> 20s 23s 6d Austral Malay 18s 6d 21s Aver Hitam Tin (ss> 11s Us 9d Bangrin Tin 12s 13s Br.tang Padang ($1) 10 16 Batu Caves ($1) 35 4© Sukit Arang (sl> 35 44 Burmah Malay 10s 11s nm.731 words
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Article499 1931-05-07 19 Modern Methods m New Factory The recent opening m Kobe of the great new factory of the Dunlop Rubber Company, the Far East. Ltd. is a notable landmark m the industrial development of Japan. As with the case of the parent undertaking m great Britain, so with499 words
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89 1931-05-07 19 May 6th., 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers. R.S.S. equal to London Standard, Spot 8 T s 9 Standard R.S.S. on Tender May 9 9\ June 9 9 July 9 9 s July -Sept. 9 1 9 Oct.-Dec 10', Tone of Market Steady. Latest Cable London89 words
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Article550 1931-05-07 19 Lyall and Evatt's Fortnightly Review Singapore. .May (i. Over the past two week) both rubber \nd \\n have steadily declined m price, but whilst the former has •brought up" at the supposedly un- remunerative level of 2'sd. there has been no j check to the decline550 words
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Article154 1931-05-07 19 Vow York. President Hoovers semi -official MftMMOl tint, wages have been generally maintained undiminished durirg the depression has more than a .surface significance unless it bfl another familiar instance of unfounded White Hous.; optimism. During the 1921 depession commodity prtCM diminished from approxim.tr.:. 250 (regarding 1914 as154 words
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Article118 1931-05-07 19 Evatt and Co.. Penan*. Secretaries: Penawat Tin Output 1.374; aptlnst 6<t:i lu.un Yardage 325.700: against 197.300; Hout.s 1.212--against 1.040. Harrisons. Barker and Co.. l*rnaiig Agents: Kamuntiim Tin Output 1,651: a*aiiis< 1.952; «1930> Hours run 1.758: against 1.866: Yardage 379,000; against 310.000; Estimated tralwd value of On'118 words
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Advertisement73 1931-05-07 19 Assets exceed $12,000,000 I^^ Assurance m force over 538,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. < Incorporated m the Straits Settlements HEAD OFKICL Winchester House. Sinßapore LONDON OFFICE 21. Old Jewry. EC The Company has 120.000 deposited with the Supreme Court «f BM. ft^UOm. PUNS OP ASSU^CK fOmP S73 words
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Advertisement82 1931-05-07 19 I Be it Fire Marine Life or Motor Car B —the unquestionable security of two hundred and eleven years progressive trading is offered you. P Incorporated In A. D. 1720 the Royal Exchange Assurft Bace has attained an unassailable position. Claims are H promptly met and rates are reasonable. B82 words
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Article2717 1931-05-07 20 SINGAPORE RACES Second Day of the Spring Meeting Fine weather lavourcd the second day of the Spring meeting yesterday and there was a fair attendance of racegoers who saw some very good rport. The going was good and the times Improved, considering the class of horses engaged,2,717 words
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Article321 1931-05-07 20 WARDERS BEATEN BY R.A. Exhibition by Ex-Navy Champion A very pleasant evening was enjoyed by all who witnessed the boxing bouts at Blakan Mati between the Warders and the Royal Artillery. There was a very large attendance, and the scene of the bouts was well lit321 words
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Article54 1931-05-07 20 Championship Singles C. A. Peterson beat W. A. Aeria 6 3. 6 2. Championship Doubles R. C. Oehlers and G. O. G. Hoy beat P. Fames and W. Atkinson w.o. Mixed Doubles Mrs. Johnson and C. A. Norris beat Miss Campbell and E. I. Carnegy 6 3.54 words
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Article482 1931-05-07 20 GLOUCESTER VICTORY Bold Declaration When 83 Behind The daring policy of B. H. Lyon, the Gloucestershire Captain, noted for the boldness of his tactics m the successful leadership of the western county side, was justified by results m the championship match against Surrey which concluded at482 words
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Article107 1931-05-07 20 Andrew Currie Cup Competition The following is the result of the first round cf the Andrew Currie Cup competition played over the Garrison Golf Club Links on Wednesday. Mrs. J. J. McMichael beat Lady Colina Hussey by 7 and C. Mrs. J. I. Miller w.o. Mrs. G107 words
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Article131 1931-05-07 20 Flying Club Draw with Gloucester C. Co. In a very enjoyable and hard fought, game on the S.H.B.J.S.C. ground at Cantonment Road yesterday the Singapore Flying GJub met md drew with "C" Co.. the Ist Bn, Gloucester Regiment by four goals all. Due principally to the excellent131 words
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Article48 1931-05-07 20 [Reuters Service 1 Nrw Ycrk, May 6. Latest baseball results are as follo\y: NATIONAL LEAGUE Brooklyn 0: New York 8 Z^ Uin Philadelphia 4 Chicago 8: Cincinnati: 4 AMERICAN LEAGFE New York 18: Wa£hirgfon Philadelphia 4. Boston 1 3. Chicago 7 St. Louis B: Cleveland 1148 words
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Article52 1931-05-07 20 The following have been invited to play Association football against S.C.F.A. Ist XI on Friday, at Anson Road Stadium: F. M Adam- J L. Elmer. C. Thornton; D. R. Harper. A V Reade, A. Donald; R. A F. Brown, E A Joy' C. Kendall, R. D Brummitt. A.52 words
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Advertisement530 1931-05-07 20 SPECIAL OFFER DURING MAY AND JUNE ONLY A Smith Premier Typewntgr (ENGUSH OR JAWI CHARACTERS, FOR $25 DOWN AND TWELVE MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $10 EACH Malaya Publishing House, Limited SINGAPORE. Victims of S2Ss^S^SS^^^ Bronchitis WHY BECOME CHRONIC? Your health is leaving you slowly, so slowly that you do not realise530 words
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