The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 8 May 1931
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Title Section19 1931-05-08 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,330. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, &S. FRIDAY. MAY 8, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article363 1931-05-08 1 Price Is the heaviest handicap from which British goods, generally speaking, suffer m the Far Eastern markets, according to the report of the Economic Mission to China and Japan Page 11. The Bombay -Peshawar express has been derailed. It was found that fishplates had been removed from363 words
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Article959 1931-05-08 1 Olga is the latest arrival at our flats. She is aged three years and a half but has the assurance of a woman of thirty. Perhaps, however I am wrong m saying this; rather she has that delightful confidence of childhood, a confidence which leaves us all too ssoothen959 words
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Advertisement359 1931-05-08 1 17 YEARS OF MANUFACTURING LEADERSHIP NO MOTOR HAS EVER WORN OUT GCTI BROS. CO., 53 Robinson RAFFLES HOTEL I I 1 FRIDAY, MAY Bth. I SPECIAL CABARET TEA DANCE I REX STOREY I PRESENTS I The Comedy Tourists I IN A SPARKLING COMEDY SHOW with I ROSE LEE. JEANNINE ELLIOTT.359 words
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Advertisement277 1931-05-08 1 jEBROPE^HOTELI I "Renowned by Recommendation* j j SPECIAL NOTICE. SATURDAY, MAY 16th. I SPECIAL RACE DINNER AND DANCE. I Dancing till 1.45 a.m. §j ji MUSIC on the VERANDAH from 7.45 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. 9t j& and DURING DINNER AND DANCE BY JJ! 1 ROBERT DRESCHER'S FAMOUS VIENNESE ORCHESTRA277 words
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Advertisement236 1931-05-08 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Cinema quide Page 2. S.S. Police Band engagements Page 2. Zam-Buk cures skin disease Page 3. The sale way of washing bed linen Page 5. Borneo Motors Ltd., for Chrysler cars Page 6. To-day's accident and to-morrow's policy Page 20. j OBTAINABLE AT JTHE GIFT SHOP! J PRIZES236 words
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Advertisement17 1931-05-08 1 17 YEARS OF MANUFACTURING LEADERSHIP NO KELVINATOR HAS EVER WORN OUT GETZ BROS. CO., 53 Robinson 117 words
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Article72 1931-05-08 2 Engagement to Business Manager I Confirmed Miss JeanetU- Mac Donald hM coniirmtcl her engagement to Robert Ritchie, her business manager. The marriage will take placv m June, says a Hollywood message. Announcement of the coming N I Mini li BO surprise as friends have long anticipated the72 words
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Article281 1931-05-08 2 On th/e 14th of this month Taifs Carnival Shows will open their season at Anson Road. Their free spectacular ac: is the world's champion high diver. Matt Gay. who will perform every night his great dive. Mounting his 100 foot ladder. Matt stands with is back281 words
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Article68 1931-05-08 2 Mr. A. Henderson to be Chairman Pari>. April *i 9. According lo the Press the recent visit of th? League of Nations General Secretary. Sir Eric Drummond, to Rome and Berlin was chiefly devoted to an effort to persuade both Governments to support the offer to Mr. Arthur Henderson68 words
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Article71 1931-05-08 2 Public Subscriptions for Airship Programme Moscow. April 28. Over un million roubles have been collected throughout Russia for the construction of airships according to an announcement by the rommittee formed for that purpose subsequent to last year's visit of the Graf Zeppelin to the Russian capital. Of71 words
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Advertisement675 1931-05-08 2 ECZEDA T OINTMENT. I v client for Eczema and all diseases of the skin. Hays itching and relieves irritation. PRICE $1.25 PER TUBE. Agents: MEDICAL HALL LTD. Opposite G.P.O Singapore. Increasingly j Popular Daily!* ONE VISIT will convince you I That— The Delightful Furnishing The Table and Service j and675 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous263 1931-05-08 2 THE WEEK Friday. Btli. Hitch Water. 01.15. 86 ft.. 15.29. 0.6 It Football. Div. I. S.C.P.A. vs. S.C.C. Stadium. Div. II Vehicles vs. G.E.C; MPH vs. Ho HonK. at V.M.C.A.. Res. Div Chinese vs. Pulau Brani, at B.HB. Cncktt: Rengam vs. Johore Owning of Chetty Chamber «I OIMIIII. Tank Road263 words
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Article754 1931-05-08 3 Film of New R.A.F. Bombers i t Andover i\pril 3. i For the first time m the history of the tloyul r Air Force a film has been made of squadron i operations m the air. and a moving-picture t record of some of the finest754 words
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91 1931-05-08 3 "I have come to Engl^r.d for rest and quietness and to get away from these terrible noises of New York." said Mrs. M. C. Wilcox on arrival at Liverpool m the White Star liner Baltic from New York recently. Mrs. Wilcox. who is eightynine91 words
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Article95 1931-05-08 3 Nearly £10,000 Each for This Year's Winners Stockholm, April 6. The value of each of th.c five Nobel Prizes for !931 will amount to a lr.tle over £9.600 according to the calculations of the administrators of the Nobel Prize funds. The original value of the prizes was95 words
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102 1931-05-08 3 Lcs Angeles. April 3. j Adolphe Roome, a^ed 14, sLx feet tall, and weighing nearly 15 stone, must submit to pituitary 'land treatment m an effort to step his unusual growth, it has been ruled by the Law Courts. The boy's mother, who is102 words
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Article104 1931-05-08 3 If you suffer from indigtstion. gastritis, or dyspepsia after meals, you can prevent it instantly by taking a little Bisurat^d Magnesia m water immediately after eating. This remarkable preparation not only neutralises the acid, and thus so removes the QBOM of the trouble, but it also104 words
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Article399 1931-05-08 3 By Lieutenant -Colonel If. J. T. Reilly. M.C.. Commanding S.S.V.C. Singupone. 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 republished for information. Place399 words
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Article115 1931-05-08 3 Programme of Drills up to and for May 10th. 1931. Friday 5 p.m. Malay Drill Hall "F" (Malay) I Coy. Drill and Weapon Training. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall "D" < Eurasian > Coy 14 Platoon 1 Section Leading-. Ist Bn. S.S.V.F. Signal Seci tion Lecture "Phonograms and115 words
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Article173 1931-05-08 3 A Scottish Highlands Scare Two young Fnglish climbers who had been missing m the Scottish Highlands since Friday returned safe and) sound to thir hotel ;-1: Tyndrum. Perthshire. The youths are Mr. John P. Nicholson, of Norton Hall, Norton-on-Tees. Durham, and David C. Shand of Millfield Lane.173 words
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Article25 1931-05-08 3 One reason Gandhi m a bath-towel is rso trusted by the Indian masses is beause everybody can see ho has nothing up his sleeve.— Virginian-Pilot.25 words
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Advertisement321 1931-05-08 3 BBBVvvBi Start Today n.^-" WiM ZAM-BM V OOOTIIE that burning, irritated skin.^^ viff^/* Use Zam-Buk to draw all disease and apority out of the tissues and quickly pimples, rash, prickly heat, and m- RV^v mud spots. Zam-Buk stops the pain ITCH CURED. J*y^ i itching almost immediately. "WMhifatotfciwfciw J tra<321 words
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Advertisement246 1931-05-08 3 I Estate Trust Agencies I (1927) Limited. BRANCHES y| 21, First Cross Street MALACCA. S Sfi 11, Light Street PENANG. 2 X 14, Klyne Street KUALA LUMPUR. y 1 1 5P Registered by and Security deposited with X the Straits Settlements Government. S Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, s Guardians,246 words
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Article, Illustration782 1931-05-08 4 MOODS MODES OF EVE 8E our dress ever so costly, after all is it not those little extras yhich really count to earn for us the xpression— well dessed To-day is he day of small things, and we have nnumerable choice of those articles le luxe which mean so much782 words
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Article406 1931-05-08 4 HELP YOURSELF TO "The little-known i.rt of being happy." Voltaire calls it and his words must strike us as painfully true when we lock around on the prevailing misery md unrest. Yet we know that this happiness, which such a very small minority appear to possess, is the ultimate406 words
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Article136 1931-05-08 4 A Smart Colour Combination Touches of blue combined with black and bits of black blended with blue are displayed by the feminine members of the film colony at all hours and upon all occasions. Kay Francis, one of the best dressed actresses, started the new color combination136 words
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Article119 1931-05-08 4 IT is some time since beauty spots have been worn, but with the new frocks which fit snugly and tall to the ankle mar.r.f quins are learning how to fix the smallest of patches; ncsa the left eye seems to bo th? mest flattering position. So. if you119 words
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Article92 1931-05-08 4 A mannequin, talking about the new fashions, said much gilt is to be seen on the new silk cotton and woollen frocks. The charm of the white frock she was wearing was certainly enhanced by the many gilt buttons which fastened the cross-over bodice. Gilt buckles to straw92 words
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Article93 1931-05-08 4 ARTIFICIAL sink bed clothes are not con**sidered rare luxuries these days. Delightful sheets and pillow cases m pastel colourings are frequently used, and a pair of silk pillow cases only are even more popular. Artificial silk blankets have been manufactured too. but they have not acquired much popularity.93 words
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Article99 1931-05-08 4 A PROPOS of lights and lighting effects, I have seen a very delightful lamp which was as colourful as it was well-planned. The base of the lamp showed a basket holding, as it were, many bright fruits, the lamp rising from the centre. Then the deep parchment99 words
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Article94 1931-05-08 4 MEW linens for the early summer are to be made into dresses, coats and skirts, short jackets, and. of course, large hats. There are beautifully figured linens, pale pinks, blues and yellows being mixed indiscriminately. Patterned frocks and plain coats are fascinating, or a waistcoat and woollen skirt94 words
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Article117 1931-05-08 4 NOWADAYS, ct: silken afternoon frocks, trimmings are designed with a purpo-e. Perhaps a row of tucking serves to make Ine fit of the bodice perfection, but shapeliness is a\*o gained by incrustations, pleats, embroideries aid draperies. They also bring richness, and a good deal of gracefulness,117 words
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Article94 1931-05-08 4 JU|ANY women are following the vogue of the moment and buying new dressing-tables which are very feminine pieces of furniture deal tables trimmed with valances of flowered cretonne and plated glass tops. A kidney-shaped table with sateen frilling under fine muslin is attractive and so is the94 words
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Article81 1931-05-08 4 SIMPLICITY m furnishing is a cult cf the moment, with bathrooms receiving mere thought, perhaps, than any other part of a we';l decorated horn?. Fittings which introduce a piquant touch of colour are built into the wall. A model bathroom much admired m London, shows rose pink bath81 words
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Article112 1931-05-08 4 A ONE-COLOUR scheme is often tedious, how- ever well the colour may suit the wearer. Red, or one of the many shades of green, blue or even black, may be definitely your colour, but an ensemble of this is not becoming. Then it is well to try the112 words
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Article86 1931-05-08 4 117ITH navy and black costumes two-in-one garments consisting of blouse and petticoat will be worn this season, for the best dress designers are making these accessories with care and pride. Unusually they are of a white or cream, washing fabric. Satin is suitable and crepe suede answers86 words
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Article609 1931-05-08 4 THE QUEEN'S JEWELS AS everyone knows who has attended Court and Official functions during the Season m London, the Queen has one of the most wonderful collections of jewels m the whole world, and she is a past mistress m the art of wearing The most wonderful of her Crown609 words
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Article, Illustration1087 1931-05-08 4 JOSIF GINSBURG; M. D - JOSIF GINSBURG M.D. A BEAUTY EXPERT SAYS By Plastic Surgeon m Hollywood. DEFEATING TIME EVERYWHERE scientists are working to J I** evolve formulas or treatments which 2 will improve nature and defeat time vith I respect to personal appearance. J Lou Tellegen,1,087 words
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Article69 1931-05-08 4 Roman stripe It the basis of an interesting sports outfit which Juliette Compton favours. This ensemble har, the stripes of red. yellow, white and green, running from the left shoulder to the right waist on the bodice, and reversed on the wide hip band. They are placed69 words
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Article147 1931-05-08 4 THE wife of ttM ttttUTf may I to control her voice M wd if she wishes to maintain !x I Dr Robert Morche. French pert on deafness. MMTti that wives, used m constant MNLUIt husband's ears, should properl grounds for divorce Th a person is justified147 words
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Article42 1931-05-08 4 ACCENTS OF IM Lace h at present playiin the fashion mode, and iOCei accommodating material look blue crepe frock. The lace is Introduced the short sleeves and tu:\ the narrow peplum. winch c the skirt, just under the Wpi a narrow edging.42 words
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Article385 1931-05-08 5 MAN TAKES £20 Forced to Open Safe at Revolver Point An eighteen-year-old girl typist was alone m p, London office when a young man walked m. Locking the door and producing a revolver, he forced her to unlock the safe, threatening to shoot her385 words
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Article265 1931-05-08 5 Lady Langford Interviewed Lady Langford. the teashop waitress, wife of the Irish peer who so romantically inherited the title on the death of an uncle m January, paid an important visit to Scotland Yard. She was interviewed by a senior police official concerning her marriage to Lord265 words
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Article176 1931-05-08 5 The Better Half of His Qualifications Three hundred and eighty-eight men applied I for a job as caretaker of some new flats at Lower Sydenham. They were narrowed down to 13 by the Housing Committee of Lewisham Council— l 2 Lewisham men and one176 words
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Article102 1931-05-08 5 Alleged Murderer's Attempt to Escape London. April 29. Thousands watched an extraordinary sixhours fight near Lettcrkenny, County Donegal, yesterday when a 50-year-old farmer and crack shot, John Harrity, suspected of shooting a woman dead, took refuge m a rowing boat m Lough Swilly and fired on the pursuing102 words
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Article525 1931-05-08 5 The Royal Maundy Money The Office for the Royal Maundy." a charity which goes back to the reign of Edward 111.. I was carried out at noon on Thursday m mail week at Westminster Abbey. There was a large j congregation, which included Princess Marl^ Loui:e. i In525 words
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Article538 1931-05-08 5 Further Section of Walls Discovered at Chester jfixcavations for the remains of Chester's Roman amphitheatre have been carried out on the south side of St. John's House, and a further section of the walls has been discovered, giving another point m the outline of the structure. This Lection538 words
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Article506 1931-05-08 5 The Beverage of The Intellectual A correspondent of The Times writes In his admirable speech at the banquet of the Chamber ol Commerce at San Paulo last Sunday the Prim ol Walts said oi Oreat Britain "We are not a great < offee-drinking count ry" and506 words
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Advertisement208 1931-05-08 5 The safe way of washing bed linen and underclothes dt^f^hs v^H v*y W. o:d linen and underclothes that are washed regularly with Sunlight Soap last a very lon^ time. This is because Sunlight's wonderful purity enables it to remove the dirt more quickly and thoroughly than ordinary harsh soap. And208 words
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Advertisement170 1931-05-08 5 W^^^H -^•^^^^^r^ Helping Mummy! When Baby is coming on it means that brings Baby on. And the reason work- When he isur it means worry i< simply this. From" Lactogen Baby too. And worry is worse than work. gets rich, genuine full-cream milk. Nothing you could name has stopped All170 words
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Article640 1931-05-08 6 LAWYER'S CRITICISM Open to Many Abuses A frank criticism of the new Chinese inheritance laws embodied m the last two parts of the Civil Code, which will become operative on May 5. was given m an interview with a representative of The Shanghai Times by Mr. Loo640 words
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Article341 1931-05-08 6 Council's Letter to 8.8.C. Following indignant protests m Fleetwood against references to the town m a recent broadcast talk. Mr. A. Cottam was instructed to forward the following letter to the 8.8.C.: "I am instructed by the Council to refer to the broadcast made last Wednesday by Mr.341 words
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Article29 1931-05-08 6 A visiting British lecturer says that Americans have a bored look. If he'd just stay away from his own lectures, perhaps he wouldn't notice it— New York Evening Post.29 words
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Article350 1931-05-08 6 Shocking 111-Treatment of Girls Governor B. M. Miller and trustees of the Alabama Training School for Girls have been presented with compiled evidence that inmates of the reformatory hive boen subjected to extreme cruelties. The testimony was contained m a report madby a legislative committee appointed to350 words
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Article142 1931-05-08 6 "Court House" Situated m Two Countries Paris, April 27. One of the strangest interrogations m lega history will shortly be -held on the Franco-Ita lian frontier line m a hut specially construct e: half m French and half m Italian territory The matter at issue is the142 words
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Article174 1931-05-08 6 Right of Wife to Refuse to Have Children Xew York. April 2t>. The right of a wife to refuse to have children was discussed by the Court of Appeal after litigation which interested every woman m the United States. The husband of Mrs. Mirion Kalm sought annulment of174 words
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Article123 1931-05-08 6 Was it Caused by Stray Bullet Peshawar. April 27. Despite the hostilities, the bodies of Flying Officer Wood and his companion were treated with respect and honour by the Afridis. Tlv> bodies escorted by an Afridi Jirga were handed to the political authorities at Jamrud and the123 words
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Article123 1931-05-08 6 Action Against Secretary of State London, April 27. Alter a hearing lasting nine days, the action brought by Guy Motors. Limited, against the Secretary of State for India for £115.000 has been settled. The plaintiffs alleged that owing to the authorities' unbusinesslike methods they incurred extra123 words
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Article77 1931-05-08 6 TONS OF DR UGS SEIZED Result of Raids on Premie m New York New Vr.rk. Ipnl Federal ugvi.ts who riMM U ireenwich Village. New York s C): >etween cne and two tons ol nareoUi by worth roughly £224.000 per I Mr. Abraham Goodman, the a','.--:f a company on Vhoec prtCttlßti77 words
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Article75 1931-05-08 6 '"if i cannct tell jrou what be* m dinners." writes a correspondent "1 east tell you of what becum 4 hat was won. "In my day. ala.s hall I centurj Jeyion there were a number ol i D ihieh bore the BMMI Of NMJehonei U* ng75 words
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Article63 1931-05-08 6 The BBC. recent h pn if the daily nine o'clock m ollowing SOS "Will the gentleman who nist's shop. Pontypridd. betweei >.m. to-day, tor a box ot rhu he box he has to the chembM Imr t is very important that the) •tan, but should63 words
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Article98 1931-05-08 6 I 1.M.1..' Removal of the colour bai nwtinu presided owr by Sir Fi lusbaiul u> inaugurate :i note undentandtnf between d people m Britain Mr. Charlie Roden Buxun t was impossible t<> Ignore lationalLsm lHH°ng tin cob omedies wen- eo-operaUoa >loitation. An Indian diamond ati«i urTercd a98 words
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Advertisement488 1931-05-08 6 Washing Wemco Fabrics J A JSovehy Durable and Washable 1 just unpacked at 1 Wassiamull Assomull Co. 56-57 HIGH STREET PHONE 7144. 1 I It isn't Quaker unkvs/ Lf^n^ntn% l has the wor< nr^ nr .^n! m^Z^K uaker on nmW thC iMo^J hni^^ tin >Si"^ /^l ICR-COOKING^^^^ JjTI ™MBn V'488 words
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Advertisement81 1931-05-08 6 Fast-Smooth Plymouth can do smoothly more miles an hour because the Plymouth engine develops 4S hone power because it is the famous Silver Dome high-compression type for which Chrysler Motor, jS*pH*^£^ engineering is famous with rubber engine jjl||S£ 1 >$ mo ""tinjrs t mirror-finished cylinders, fult-pressui lubrication and man\ other81 words
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Article747 1931-05-08 7 REVOLVER HOLD-UP Striking Increase m Crimes of Violence Lcndr.n. April 9. Three men m a motor-car drew up outside the shop of Messrs. Ingersoll. watchmakers, m Kingsway, London, at 2 a.m. yesterday, and m a few moments raided a window, stealing property valued at about £50.747 words
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Article260 1931-05-08 7 Youths Start on Tramp Round the World Acerinirton, April 1. Three youths who cannot find employment m this country set out from Accrington to-day to walk and work their way round the world. They are C. Pringle f2O). of Manchester Road. Accrington; David C. Wootton (20). of Leeds:260 words
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Article478 1931-05-08 7 PRIMITIVE SURGERY Shark's Tooth as Instrument A col2?ction repi eventing 10 Tears' i-.carch by a London surgeon on the prtrj.tr.ric operation of trephining the rkull is on vie* at .he Wellcome Histcncal Medical MiMMiin. Wig-mcie-street. Sufferers from such disorders as epilepsy aid severe pains478 words
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Article198 1931-05-08 7 Man and Wife Who Were Robbed of Their Savings "We lost a lot of money when we came from abroad, and we swore from then we would never he honest no more." This was the statement alleged to have been made by Mrs. Rosie Joyce, aged 30.198 words
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Article287 1931-05-08 7 Scottish Churchwomen's Petition Edinburgh* April 6. A ptiiticn claiming the right of women to be -r'igible for the ministry as veil as eldership MM) deaconship m the Church cf Scotland en 1 the MUM terms as men will be presented to the General As^-embly m Edinburgh next month287 words
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Advertisement743 1931-05-08 7 FREE BOOK ON HOW TO TREAT Bronchitis BY B. W. HAIR, M.D. E BBmSII ASTHM SPECIALIST of to-day says DON'T let Bronchitis or Asthma wear down your vitality You can quickly recover a: d avoid repeated arracks by JKf^^ r.iking Dr. Hair's Asrhma and Ironchitis Cure, the M •uling liquid743 words
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Advertisement543 1931-05-08 7 i v>^i<*~ rf PILES CAN BE I *-*^Js^ffß&?s? A Treatment Tirat Is Different. I THE READY TO SERVE FOODS If you «.re ,m k the tortures of IMes and j AND DAIRY PRODUCE OF lts k»n«ir^<i ailments, and have tried every i known remedy without obtaining relief, we ask mT\*543 words
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Article611 1931-05-08 8 BROKER'S EXPERIENCES Man and His Nagging Wife Few people watched more anxiously the vagaries of the weather during the Easter week-end than those insurance brokers who are prepared to underwrite the weather risks of holiday-makers, ;;ays the Morning Post m mail week. This business has increased considerably611 words
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Article303 1931-05-08 8 A Premier's Sister to Marry Political people m three capitals London. Ottawa, and Washington will be interested m a romance just rev?aled, writes an Evening News correspondent. It concerns Miss Mildred Bennett, sister of Mr. R. B. Bennett, the Canadian Premier, and Major W. D. Herridge. X.C.. D.5.0..303 words
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Article34 1931-05-08 8 Albany. April 29. The doctor thinks that Jack Diamond will not recover. Blood transfusion might be attempted if the patient rallied; otherwise the end will not be many days away.34 words
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Article518 1931-05-08 8 HUGE STOCKS Threatened Competition from Russia Canada is facing a serious problem. She has for sale about 200,000,000 bushels of wheat as much as is held by the United States Farm Board and is selling this wheat as fast as possible, but not fast enough to be518 words
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Article368 1931-05-08 8 Jury's Protest at Inquest A rider protesting against low-flying and "stunting" over houses m the dis 1 rict was added by a jury to their verdict of accidental death at an inquest on two airmen at Bimdon Hill. Surrey. Not only small planes. b\U liners, flew368 words
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Article70 1931-05-08 8 Judge's Ruling m Alexandria Riot Tllllf Alexandria, April 27. "Mercy above justice" was the presiding judge's explanation of the leniency of the sentences passed on 90 men charced m connection with serious rioting and bloodshed m Alexandria m July. Thirteen prisoners were discharged; two were ordered eight70 words
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161 1931-05-08 8 THIN AND TIRED LOOKING. —Who'd Give Her Another Look What woman who wants to look her best can afford to ignore Nature's warning signals When you begin to lose weight, get "skinnier" each week, feel tired, lack strength that's a sign that you have made too many calls on your161 words
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Advertisement358 1931-05-08 8 Ulllllllll II ll |||i|||i||| y^P OLD SCOTCH ■JilUl^HlSKyJ*'™ RevoiMtion m the treatment of Teeth I ■BtFP BY STEP THE simply show that your body does science of medicine advances. not contain enough calcium and The clearer the picture of human no amount of cleaning will help ailments becomes,the more logical358 words
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Advertisement388 1931-05-08 8 BEAUTIFUL RATTAN CHKlfi AND BERTAM PANELS.' Ideal for Bungalows and ciubs Superior quality— hard wear chicks promptly repaired. For quotation write to MOHD. BIN HOOSAINSAH, 66. ROBINSON ROAD Phone No. 2454. r *1j x < I STRONG #I^l WELL lAU>^ When the climate makes you listless, nervy and almost without388 words
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Advertisement437 1931-05-08 9 BUSINESS CARDS. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY II NIGENT BUCKERIDGE ihuhest Class Work Lowest I late* I \ll>l .AW BVILDING Phone 7.59?,. rO TRAVELLING REPRESENT VIIVES STAYING AT HOTELS. Iht Kivk«e of an experienced Short!id Writer Typist are available at hours of the day. Satisfaction .uiued. Terms moderate. STRAITt TYPEWRITING Bl REAL437 words
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Advertisement862 1931-05-08 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NO I ICE l& hereby given that tenders are now invited lor the following material* or >er vice a and that particulars of such tenders nay oe obtained m the Tender Room, Municipal one** Sale ol Vehicles Dept Inspection Office at Woodland:,. Closing 4 p.m..862 words
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Advertisement556 1931-05-08 9 NOTICES In the Matter of ORDINANCE 155 (COMPANIES) and In the Matter of THE FRESH FOOD AND REFRIGERATING CO., LTD. <In Voluntary Liquidation) Notice is hereby given that the creditors of the above named Company are required on or before the 15th day of June 1931 to send their names556 words
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Advertisement573 1931-05-08 9 FOR SALE. BOOKS OF REFERENCE.--The following books of reference are for sale at $1.00 per volume, application to be made at the Free Press Office. 138 Robinson Road: Whitaker. 1926; Colonial Office List. 1925. 1926. Singapore and Straits Directory 1896. 1901 (2 copies) 1902 AUCTION BALE& (BY ORDER OF THE573 words
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Advertisement726 1931-05-08 9 GOVERNMENT EVENING CLASSES I Raffles Institution I Subject to there being a sufficient number of students to justify ilu-ir formation, classes will be held m the following subjects and will commence on Monday, May 18 1931 TECHNICAL COMMERCIAL 1 Mathematics 1 Book-keeping 2. Chemistry Theoretical 2. Typing 3. Chemistry— Practical726 words
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Article55 1931-05-08 10 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTH LYNES. Ai: the Maternity Hospital. Singapore on the 7th inst.. to Captain and Mrs. H. Lynes. a daughter. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Mr. M. G. Ezekiel begs to thank those who have been so good as to attend the funeral of his beloved mother and also those who kindly sent55 words
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1158 1931-05-08 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. FRIIDAY, May 8, 1931. A COLD DOUCHE A dismal record of unintelligent commercial obstinacy, might well be used as words aptly to describe the report of the Thompson Mission to the Far East, for it discloses tUat British trade has been thrown away for the plain reason1,158 words
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Article778 1931-05-08 10 CHEQUE FOR $3,000 Breach of Trust Alleged The preliminary inquiry into the allegation of criminal breach of trust envolving $3,003. against Mr. M. V. Pillai, the Sir.^apcre lawyer, commenced yesterday before tho Third Police Magistrae, Mr. J. F. F. Gregg. The prosecution is being conducted by Mr.778 words
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Article45 1931-05-08 10 [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT London. M'iy 6. An operation was to-day performed on LoitS Carson, former Attorney General and Pirsi Lord of the Admiralty and Member if th? Wa. Cabinet during the world war. Lord Carson is 77 years of age.45 words
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Article152 1931-05-08 10 A public meeting of Jaffnese was held m the Selangor Ceylon Tamils* Association Hall on April 24, to consider steps necessary to be taken to relieve the distress of those of the community who are at present unemployed, and of those who are likely to become unemployed m152 words
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Article46 1931-05-08 10 The following are the numbers of arrivals and departures to Madras Presidency for the month of April. Arrivals (Figures supplied by travelling inspectors* 8 Adults; 3 Minors; 3 Infants. Departures (Figures supplied by steamer agents) 5,811; 686. The arrivals relate to aided passengers only.46 words
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Article129 1931-05-08 10 WHOLESALE PRICES AT HOME DECLINE CHECKED Importance of th<> Movement [British Radio— Official B r. The check to the rate of feclta prices as measured at the B which was noted for March i Index number tor April 63.6 Ls 0.2 per cent from the index The fall m February129 words
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Article81 1931-05-08 10 APPEAL FOR C.E.Z.M.S. S( UOOL To the Editor Sir. We shall be grateful ii f m allow us to appeal through your piper 1 school. Gifts large and .small help us m this valuable work t Except for the income fron^ be is entirely dependent on81 words
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Article38 1931-05-08 10 Governor's Address to Enpfo Association fFREE PRESS SERVIC 1 HE. th- Governor (Blr C ell Clem deliver an address to-morrow t;> the EnipinParliament :iry Association m tmin tei Hall on Mi!a\A. its Interests •md E*r blema38 words
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Article93 1931-05-08 10 LONDON AND NEW YOUK TIN VM> RUBBER PRICES iFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT London. Ma> 1. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £105 316 (£lO5 5 8 Forward £106 9 16 (£lO6" 8 The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's93 words
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Article138 1931-05-08 10 Police Capture Three at Ulu Piah The limestone cliffs near T. appear to be the refuge of MBM )J* i ters whose attempts to terrorise Chin mine owners and shopkeepers h»TB hi': cleverly foiled by the Poli< paper. The latest incident t<> > peremptory demand made138 words
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Article98 1931-05-08 10 The hearing m the BupRBM C claim following the disastrous Bit mises of the Cycle and Carrian--Ltd.. m Batu Road. Kuala UimpU of April 16 17tli. 1929. wa- c-nUr. Justice Sproule yesterday A dam. together with interest at X pel date of the fire until judgment98 words
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Article46 1931-05-08 10 Friday May Bth Before the Acting < hitf .lv-<" Summonses m Chambers Ol mons etc.; The PllllWlf Cumin vs. See Tionu Wan. Henri Ad* Yeok <m.w.» and another. Tin- C) riage Co. (1926» Ltd. vs. Motor I Co. Ltd. it Before Mr. Justi< ».m Bankruptcy46 words
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Advertisement205 1931-05-08 10 HARVEY'S WORLD FAMOUS SHERRY. "BRISTOL MILK" bottled and shipped by JOHN HARVEY AND SONS LTD. BRISTOL. Wine Merchants to H.M. King George V. I I solk AGENTS: I CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., I (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Konp\ I [Incorporated tn Shanghai) 190 ROB N SON ROAD.205 words
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Advertisement106 1931-05-08 10 Bentley's Second Phrase Code This code is a thoroughly up-to-date successor to the widely used "Bentley's Complete Phrase Code" SPECIAL FEATURES Ample ranges of COMMODITIES, BANKS, PORTS SHIPPING LINES, ETC. Entirely new scheme for transmitting NUMERALS— STERLING— U.S. CURRENCY. THREE TIMES AS MANY PHRASES AS IN BENTLEY'S COMPLETE PHRASE CODE.106 words
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1204 1931-05-08 11 BRITISH TRADING METHODS CONDEMNED THE POSSIBILITIES OF THE FAR EASTERN MARKETS RECOMMENDATIONS OF ECONOMIC MISSION Price la the far heaviest handicap from which British goods „-ral ly spcak.ng. suffer m Far Eastern markets. It primly ,mts for the decline m British trade m comparison wto the SSlir prlncipal c v"1,204 words
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Article196 1931-05-08 11 Sir S. Cripps Replies to Critics I British Radio Official Service! Rugby, May 7. A resolution authorising the imposition of a tax of one penny m the pound on land value of every unit of land m Britain was passed through its first stage m the House196 words
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Article125 1931-05-08 11 REDUCTIONS ASKED "Scandals'* Awaken Public Interest IReuter's Service] New York, May 7. As evidence of the growth of opinion in the United States against increases embodied in the Tariff Bill of 1930. a group of economists, editors and others have sent a letter to the Congress of125 words
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Article141 1931-05-08 11 Company's Appeal Succeeds I Reuters Service 1 licndon, May 7. The Admiraicy Divisional Court allowed the appeal of the owners of tho Nelson Line ftV6l Highland Hope. wr?cked m a fog off the coait of Portugal on Ncv. 19. against the fir.din? of the Court of Inquiry with141 words
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Article105 1931-05-08 11 Germany and Action of Rumania [Renter's Service] Vienna, May 7. As a sequel to Rumania's suddenly breaking off negotiations for a commercial tieaty with Germany when the Cerman representatives are already enroute to Burkharest. the German Charge d'Affaires at Bukharest has informed the Rumanian Foreign Office that the105 words
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Article79 1931-05-08 11 Reported to be Alive and Well I Reuters Service! Brussels, May 7. Di. Arthur Torrance. leader of the Torrance Medical Research Expedition, who American newspapers reported died at But a. Belgian Congo is still alive and well, according to information from Buta. Torrance left on April 29 for79 words
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Article63 1931-05-08 11 Conservatives Retain the Seat IReuter's Service) London, May 7. The by-election at Scarborough owing to the resignation of the Conservative Member, Captain Herbert, on account of illhealth resulted as follows Latham (Con.) 21,618 Ramsay Muir (Lib.) 19,429 Conservative Majority 2.189 The figures at the last election were Capt.63 words
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Article139 1931-05-08 11 Young Chinese Fined at Malacca [From Our Own Correspondent] Malacca, May 7. Ong Tiow Hock who pleaded guilty on Saturday to fraudulently and dishonestly using as genuine a forged cheque for $50 was to-day fined $100, or m default three months imprisonment. It appears that be obtained a139 words
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Article22 1931-05-08 11 Mr. C. A. Vlieland. Director of Census, and Mrs. Vlieland are at present m hospital suffering from influenza, says the Malay Mail.22 words
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Article63 1931-05-08 11 FISHPLATES REMOVED FROM LINES NO CASUALTIES [Reuter's Service] Bhusaval, May 7. The engine and all the coaches of the Bombay-Peshawar express were derailed near Lasalgaon, 150 miles from Bombay. No details are as yet available. Bhusaval, later. The express was derailed when crossing a bridge. There were63 words
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Article247 1931-05-08 11 Operation Unable to Save Famous Airman [Reuters Service] London, May 7. The famous British airman, Flight -LAeut. H. R. D. Waghorn, winner of the Schneider Trophy m 1929, died this morning from injuries received on Tuesday when flying with a test pilot at Parnborcugh. The plane crashed m247 words
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Article100 1931-05-08 11 "Impossible to Find Him by Aeroplane" I Reuters Service] Reykjavik, May 7. "It must be corsidered impossible to find Mr. Courtauld from an aeroplane" is an extract from a message from London received by the Icelandic inspection ship Odinn at Lemon Base. Courtauld's position is given as latitude100 words
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Article99 1931-05-08 11 Greeted with Frothblowers' Anthem [Reuter's Service 1 Canberra. May 7. The singing of the "Forthblowers* Anthem" greeted the appearance m Parliament of the New United Party under the leadership of the ex-Treasurer. Mr. Lyons. Mr. Lyons was subsequently greeted with hooting and violent crossfire of questioning when99 words
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Article73 1931-05-08 11 Nahas Pasha's Attempt to Reach Provinces IReuter's Service] Cairo, May T. The ex-Premiers Nahas Pasha and Mahmud Pasha reattempted this morning to entrain for the provinces to conduct a campaign of boycott of the elections. They approached the station at the head of a procession of motor cars73 words
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Article94 1931-05-08 11 [Prom Our Own Correspondent 1 Malacca, May Tan Kirn Whatt was charged to-day with cheating to the amount of $105. raid to be a premium for fire insurance paid to him m February m connection with the theatre hall Bemban. Trial was claimed and the case was fixed94 words
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Advertisement292 1931-05-08 11 I ROBINSON Co., Ltd. I f- f V V T f t X k m m "^S^^^^^V A A 4 A I Br APPOINTMENT I 4 WCre Mattress Bed- stead Manufacturers to I H.M.THE KING X THE COOLEST X MATTRESS IN THE WORLD V J^ ff TAe secre/ of Coolness292 words
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Article1198 1931-05-08 12 SIR A. SALTER'S WARNING Unequal Distribution of Gold mCT OF REPARATIONS [WmtfrT Service) .ishiiietct). May 6. A warninu that if nations are unwilling to receive Imports m payment for exports and loans "the chronic disease of the world's monet- my system will cvelop. ,'rolongln?: and apgra-1,198 words
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Article301 1931-05-08 12 "FUTURE LIES OVERSEAS" "Display Force to Prevent its Use" I Havas Service. I Paris. May 6. This afternoon M. Doumcrjjue officially opened the great International Colonial Exposition ;it Vineennes. Reuter's Service Pitris. May 6. "Our futun lies overseas" said Marshal Lyautpy at the opening ceremony cf the301 words
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Article231 1931-05-08 12 Mr. Henderson Hopes for a Settlement [Renter*! Beivlue] London. May 6. Questioned m thfl House of Commons to-day regarding the Franco-Italian naval negotiations Mr. Henderson said the Italian reply to the latest French memorandum was delivered on May 4. He was now waiting the French reply. Comdr.231 words
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Article110 1931-05-08 12 Effect of Dollar Depreciation m Hong: Kong I Reuters Service] Lcmlon. May 6. Mr. nuammiml Bhlek at question tiaae m the Bonat of Commons tlvs afternoon iiillmalmi that approximately 930 Civil fervanti m Hong Kong have suffered a reduction of income, calculated m dollars, amounting to 16110 words
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Article1375 1931-05-08 12 NORTHERN DISCONTENT Reports of a Canton Coup Nanking, April 25. In connexion with the new development m the China situation m which some ex-Kuomin-chun Commanders m Honan and Shantung are alleged to be plotting a revolt, the Chihli Fiovincial Kucmintang at Tientsin has telegiaphed to Nanking suggesting1,375 words
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Article79 1931-05-08 12 DR. ECKENER'S PLANS To Coincide With Sir H. Wilkin's Expedition f Reuter's Service 1 Berlin, May 6. The North Pole will be assailed simultaneously by air and water this summer, according to an announcement by Dr. Eckener that the Graf-Zeppelin is definitely timing her "flight to coincide79 words
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Article139 1931-05-08 12 Heavy Loss of life Feared [Reuter's Service.] Moscow, May 7:. Great floods exceeding those of 1917 are sweeping the Dnieper Valley. Numerous towns and villages, including Kieff. Cherkassy and Kremonchuß. are suffering severely. Warsaw. April 29. WhiJ? the flood situation m Vilna ha< improved materially during the139 words
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Article102 1931-05-08 12 Yuni?an-fu, April 28. The political situation remains som-what confused, ana cannot be considered to be completely re-established. General Long Yun is making energetic efforts to consolidate his power but uneasiness persists. The troops cf General Chang Fong Chuen, who is beins kept m prison, maintain an uncertain102 words
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Article85 1931-05-08 12 INAUGURATION THIS YEAR Extension of Indian Mail Route Simla. April 27. The Government of India has decided to inaugurate an Indian State air service from Karachi to Calcutta, via Delhi. <m the expiry of the agreement with. Imperial Airways, Ltd.. m respsct of the charter service now85 words
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Article170 1931-05-08 12 Chop Hoe Senff Adjudication Annulled Delivering judgment m the unusually involved bankruptcy matter concerning the iffairs of the Chee Seng Rubber works and Chop Hoe Seng, rice merchants, both of Boat Quay, m the Supreme Court yesterday. Mr. Juatlc Sproule annulled the adjudication orders mad? against three "partners"170 words
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Article53 1931-05-08 12 Further Shocks m Havvkes IJay Area I Renter's Service I Wellington, New Zeatund. May 7. An alarming series of earthquake shocks occurrec throughout the Hawkes Bay district at 2.30 this morning. There was lit'.'e struct cr damage but there were many indoor breakages. The people poured out53 words
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Article36 1931-05-08 12 Carried Despite Strong Opposition [Reuter'a Ssrvics] Lt nd« n. M.iy Th? H!JU^e -.:f OomxnotU Lv 289 votes to 230 carried the lond tax oiooosals included by Mr. Philip Snowden In hi. Budget Epexh.36 words
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Article31 1931-05-08 12 Federal Reserve Bank of Boston's Decision IReuter's Service I WashiPßton, May 6. The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston DM reduced its rate from 2'^ to 2 per cent.31 words
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Article170 1931-05-08 12 21 Kuil\\;i\ Coaches Distrtiytd at Saidpur Nflphajnaxli \pr.i is. Five brck out la the Eastern B'snga] Bai 1.--vvay wcrkshc,\> at Saidpur on We Ine^day evenIng and before it *aa brought un_ t control the tlectric hciiae, tha paint Up. and scvera Other impertant rsctiona were reduced to170 words
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Article111 1931-05-08 12 Tobacco Company Manager Drowned at Dacca Dacca. Apri* !S. Mr. C. E. Mmgan. Manager cf the Dacca branch of the Imperial Tobacco Compauy. wuj drowned this mcrnlog, when bathing m the Government House tank. At about 4 a.m. Mr. ftfftHtm, \v\jo was accompanied by two ether European, officials111 words
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Article63 1931-05-08 12 Calcutta's Temperature Leaping Up Singapore has had just cause to complain of the beat during the last week or two but ha> 1 happily been spared the hich temperatures recently experienced m India. A steady rise m temperature m Calcutta during th? last wetk of April63 words
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Article616 1931-05-08 12 BRITISHERS' S .\l K TV N« Neces^TTTr hlrlh Steps commons nxntmttn ,FREE PRESS ~^rT^\,, The public appean unperturbed* down of the ir foliations v.iti dear irom Mr. BendOMO's si, that the Government is matters will go on M htthert. Mat ions are nHMd. I Reuters Sfr\i, liv616 words
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Article26 1931-05-08 12 PRINCE TAKAMA TSU Koyul Visitors Canada [Heuter*a Bervic i->« parting for Toront I Princess Takamatsti win honours, including miliUl station The PrtßM Mmb'r bade them farewell26 words
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Article1066 1931-05-08 13 Trials That Have Failed Professional golf selectors of the British Ryder Cup team must be tearing their hair in p rplexity at the results at ihe latest "trial" a. to Lytham and St. Anne's, writes Charles Ambrose a in the Morning Post. tl They had publicly enjoined1,066 words
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Article56 1931-05-08 13 London, April 28. The British Chess Federation has selected Sultan Khan as one of the five representatives of the British Empire at an International team tournament to be played at the Prague meeting of the International Chess Federation, the other lour being Sir George Thomas (Captain). W. Winter. F.56 words
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Article217 1931-05-08 13 S. Africa's Win Against Germany Dusseldcrf, May L Th? first day of the Davis Cup match between South Afiica, and Germany resulted m a South African victory m the Singles and therewith practically a decision for the Union, since Saturday's Doubles, it is generally believed, will b?217 words
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Article253 1931-05-08 13 Official Escorted Off Ground by French Police The China international Champions triumphed over the Shanghai Police representatives, the triple title holders of the season, at the Pionea Field m a rharity match by the odd goal m three. The game was replete with thrills, p/id excitement among the253 words
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Article160 1931-05-08 13 Eleven yachts entered, ca Sunday for the race over course "B" which is the most uninteresting of the four Club courses, says the Malay Mail. Rama Rama sailed up to Port Dickson and did not start and Elizabeth's skipper arrived too late thus leaving only160 words
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Article100 1931-05-08 13 The following have been selected to represent the S.C.R.C. against the Gloucester Regiment Band Cricket XI. on Saturday, at 2 p.m. at the S.C.R.C. ground. Thean Tek. Siow Kee. John Then. R. Tan, Hock Liat. Siow Hin. Cheon Sim. Keng Leong, Eng Hee. Lye Whatt. Siow Hian. Reserve. Fong100 words
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Article108 1931-05-08 13 Jacopo Leading the Betting: London, April 29. The following is the Beaufort Club call-over on the Derby. 9 to 1 against Jacopo (offered); 10 to 1 against Lemnarchi s cffe- Q d, ICO to 9 taken; 100 to 8 against Goyescas (taken and offered); 100 to 6 against108 words
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Article37 1931-05-08 13 FRIDAY'S TIES Championship Doubles W. A. Aeria and V. H. Norris vs. C. A. Norris and N. S. Hogan. C. A. Peterson and G. de Souza vs. R. C. Oehlers and G. O. Hoy.37 words
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Advertisement345 1931-05-08 13 f*j^£*i\cU Recovery Scarcely a man or woman can hope to go through life without the shadow of illness falling across their path at some time or other. But though the days of pain and sicknest cannot be avoided, the long and tedious process of convalescence, the gradual winning hack to345 words
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Advertisement294 1931-05-08 13 I BUY BRITISH GOODS |i ta^^i &A4< LSsli~!?L k l^^OTj |?fH»~| ™^bs w j| Australia's Health-Giving Wines. ffi RICH RUBY PORT TYPE— BURGUNDY 3 RICH WHITE PORT TYPE— CHABLIS ij; fIICH TAWNY PORT TYPE SHERRY TYPE. p 1 i<• i., M. djf at all Stores. iii I i f- Aff294 words
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Advertisement809 1931-05-08 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa said Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Doe. Sailß. PKKMTUS For London. Rotterdam and Hamburg809 words
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Advertisement559 1931-05-08 14 Ellerman Bueknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. 8 a OTTY OP BATAVIA May 18 SKRBIN June 9 HOMEWARDS. ba CITY OF ATHENS For Havre, London, Rotterdam,559 words
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Advertisement453 1931-05-08 14 P. 6P O. British India and Apcar U rn (Incorporated In England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARrn services. v PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N Co UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVKrnmp LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE I OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA japan I T«nace. Si-^ T<mna^ p 1931. KARMALA453 words
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Advertisement748 1931-05-08 15 0. S. K. Line. |OI EVBOK, AFRICA, NORTH AND SOUTH AMKRICA AND INDIA R|V% MAKI LOS ANOELES and NEW YORK .From Hong Ken X June 1 iMmrnk Freight Service, (From Ko J] j^ „,m,on MAM LONDON. Rotterdam. Hambi.r, Bremen) and Antwerp May 30 31 RIO !»l J\»UBO MARI DIRBAN, P748 words
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Advertisement484 1931-05-08 15 ?^o^ OF FAMOUS €#1 PRESIDENT LINERS. ff| TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON. FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO. SUEZ PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES AM) OCXOA. Arrive Leave Leave Arrive Singapore. Singapore. Penang. New Yoik. Pres. Harrison May 11 May 14 May 16 June j;* Pres. Hayes May 25 May484 words
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Advertisement865 1931-05-08 15 K. P. M. I BONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. 1 [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA.) (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to: Passage, Freight*, Transhipment. Marine Departments and j- Managers s desk. RepresenUtives m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Pen^ag) of the865 words
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Article121 1931-05-08 16 First German Pocket Battleship to be Christined Berlin. April 28. The reparations have fcc?n completed for the christening by President von Hindenburg on May 19th. a* the stroke of noon, of the f\rst German pock?t battleship Ersatz Preussen. whose name is still kept a secret, though there is121 words
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Article87 1931-05-08 16 Final Span Now Installed Calcutta, April 28. The final span of the Bally bridge traversing the Hooglv Rivrr eight miles from Calcutta, was successfully installed this morning. The weight of the span is 1.700 tons. Extra precautions were provided for the flotation of the span, on account87 words
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Article73 1931-05-08 16 Japanese Vessel delayed at Calcutta The steamer Meiwa Maru. with a general cargo from Japan, has been held up at the Sandheads since April 10 cays th- Statesman of April 23. Her delay m coming into port is due. it is said, to the insufficiency of water73 words
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Advertisement595 1931-05-08 16 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated m Australia). FOB BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the SS MANGOLA (3,352 tons).. [Cargo only.] 8.8. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de595 words
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Advertisement612 1931-05-08 16 AUSTRALIAN AIR MAIL Arrangements for Posting m Singapore The Post Office issues the following instructions for posting of letters to be despatched by the second British official air mail and the Dutch experimental air mail In connection with the second experimental flight from Great Britain to Australia, air mails will612 words
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Advertisement482 1931-05-08 16 KERR STEAMSHIP C^Tw (Incorpormted Sn X3JBJL) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service lo Bost >n, New o!k Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez) «>«• Sails M.S. BILVERSANDAL May 19 May 25 "f** 11 T M.S. SILVERWILIX>W June 2 June 8 M.S. SILVERYEW June 16 June 22 For rat's and482 words
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Miscellaneous650 1931-05-08 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembing and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 tun. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping. Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 0 a.m. Keiantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6650 words
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Miscellaneous35 1931-05-08 16 CLEARANCES May 6. Akita Maru (Jap); Prachttipok (Siam); Norviken (Non; Felix Roussel (Fch>; Hua Tong (Brit); Khoen Hoea, P. C. Hooft (Dut); Sydney Maru (Jap). May 7.— Van Heut-z, Tidcr?, Xulit Touroum (Dut); Kola (Brit>.35 words
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Article885 1931-05-08 17 pirate* and Squalls m Hainan] Strait oi rev. of the tug Henry Keswick. set W the :.tcamrr Limchow. that had U In Hainan Strait, last week, they Jtl 4 the sxettesaant and adventONeitl [rant Of them says the South China '<*' The crew's adventures m board- w885 words
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Article2031 1931-05-08 17 NEW ROTATING BEACON Direction-Finding Devices The British seaman has always been cautious f relying for the safety of his sh.p on any deice in which he has not the fullest confidence, [oreover. like the Navy, the British Mercantile larine is a silent service; it is not often2,031 words
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Article173 1931-05-08 17 Per Nieuvv Holland yesterday: From Me bourne. Mrs. E. G. Telford. Mr. J. E. McElory Mr. J. F. Dcnnely; From Sydney: Mr. J. D I Powell. Mr. R. A. B. Stanhope, Mrs. G. E Poole. Miss F. A. Poole, Mr. R. G. Moultcn. Mrs Moulton, Mr. J. A.173 words
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Advertisement556 1931-05-08 17 Jg NORDDEUTSCHER See the Loftiest Peaks IKI LLOYD m the CANADIAN ROCKIES In x= '^rtEflrajfrft Via Tf *is NetV Route uiKlemoleO »r« the Oonp«r. lnten*<l 3 \ul* Vx^£^\s F'i *S^ a mi i i_- flxturea: «-df f^^S^^f y '^fc-jfC^ journey you 11 long remember, tins OUTWARDS. Jl'^W^*^'' across the Canadian556 words
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Article296 1931-05-08 18 PROTECTING SAVINGS New Legislation Urged Gov. Roosevelt's special message to the. N:\v York Legislature, demanding the passage of bitter banking laws to protect savings d?po?its IB ncn -savings banks, has revived the possibility '5f the passage of neb laws at tha present session of the Legislature. Savings296 words
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Article245 1931-05-08 18 Successful Presentation m Rangoon The screen, .since it first took to .pervh. has spoken m many languages. Now it talks lor the first time m the languages of India. The Indian talking pictures, which OflßMnenced yesterday at the Royal Cinema, are the first of their kind says the245 words
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Article192 1931-05-08 18 Matter for the Next Conference London. .April 27. In the House of Commons Captain Hacking asked whether Mr. Gandhi's policy included the complete prohibition of foreign cloth and whether m view of the Irwin-Gandhi agreement Mr. Benn would take further steps to safeguard the interests of the192 words
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Article50 1931-05-08 18 Freedom of Doncaster for Ex -Viceroy London. April 28. The Doncaster Town Council has J?cided to confer the Freedom of the town on Lord Irwin who will be accorded a civic reception at Doncaster on Saturday, when he visits his father Lord Halifax, at Hickleton Hall near Doncaster.50 words
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Article95 1931-05-08 18 In the Supreme Court. Penang. Mr. Justice •Vhuley was asked by the trustees to d-cide certain questions arising out of the will of th° ate Mrs. Fanny Herbert, of Penang. who d:~d oem if aSt yCar ICaVlng considerable pr o"L pr L genera »y beUeved that Mrs Herbert was a95 words
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Article62 1931-05-08 18 American Divorce Petition Waterloo, (Icwa), April 21. Sir Reginald Beatty Wolsley, Bart., who was married shortly after succeeding to the title last year and after that resumed his previous modest occupation, is now suing for divorce on the ground of his wife's desertion. He declared m an62 words
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Article144 1931-05-08 18 The hitherto peaceful Annamese temple officially known as Wat lftmgfoC Sawagom m Placn- Nam road at the rear of the Putares market, was the scene of a big fire which brok» out a little after one o'clock this morning (says the Bangkok Times of May 2). This is a very144 words
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Article182 1931-05-08 18 One of London's Few Successful Plays Amcng the few new plays that have bsen acclaimed by the critics this year is Th Venetian" by Clifford Bax. The 'period is the time of the Medicis and th;> action passe* m Venice and Florence. The story is that of Bianca182 words
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Article35 1931-05-08 18 Wilh-sdon magistrate: Why are W m ate Prisoner: I had to borrow the fete and t is not so easy nowadays "Pedestrians ere pron a magistrate. And efter thej less they air certainly I London35 words
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Article171 1931-05-08 18 Contributions from Women Novelists Two famcui Er^uii^ii vomen n Kaye-Smith and Cc nut* known as the author <-f "Sttsabet German Oarden") have Just b books. Miss Kav»-Smiths i- besi tinnß sh<» has done ilnci T it is railed "Busan Bpray* 1 snd life of a womai preachst In171 words
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Article146 1931-05-08 18 Biffct Storeys High— Prices Too The Dorchester Hotsl nee n m th^ middle 1 1 Park i aw of the hist, vie Dorchester H The hotel has bi -n built in E. it is eight storeys high you can set- Ear acreai tin 300 rooms, and m me146 words
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Advertisement265 1931-05-08 18 "the loop* Manufactured br RONUK, Limited, Portnlade. ENGLAND 1 MIXED PICKLES j ONE oF^J^pg»B'S MANY I I Outstandijng. Lines. j| I 1 Stocked by All Dealers ji j I Throughout Malaya. 1 1 I I I I i j 1 Agents SIME, DARBY Co., Ltd. I FHOIQ OF NI-RVE Ci^265 words
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Advertisement406 1931-05-08 18 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38. Bishopsgate, London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Hong Kong Saigon Amritsar Iloilo Semarang406 words
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Advertisement328 1931-05-08 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD, (Incorporated m England). Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed 1.800,000 Paid-up 1,050.000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1,666.845 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Esq, Chairman. P. R. Chalmers. Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq., J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelford, Esq., Sir Thomas Catto, Bart. Sir C.328 words
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Advertisement164 1931-05-08 18 THE SOUTH Km I BRITISH 7 nrSUKANGS COMPANY, Ll*m,i PIRE, MARINE, TkANsn AMD MOTOR CAk INSURANCE ACCEPTHi n LOWEST CURRENT K\l|J L. C. MARGOLIOUTH. M Office: 2, Ptalaymo t. PERSONAL ACCIDENTS FATAL ACCIDENTS a* ..r HAVE you made protfstoa Id of your dependents ihould su overt:tke you? IT only costs164 words
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Article385 1931-05-08 19 stl UPHOLDER'S CRITICISM F Quality of Repair Work ■>i a, storm broki' out at the fourth ..nil nnvting ol Thornycroft (Sln^auliich was held at Thornycroft Road, at noon yesterday, when M McAlLster criticised the quality :>ur work effected by the company. [ertoo H. Brown, managing dirwtor. supported385 words
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Article192 1931-05-08 19 to t profit* of John Dickinson and Co.. mafci ra and manufacturing stationers. from £215.945 in 1929 to £183.651. during 1930. report the directors, increasin tii. home market, but the general unaetUeondttlona in. all o\t rsea markets reacted unirably QpOO the company's export interests. tiff coupled192 words
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Article189 1931-05-08 19 output of the Bukit Ijok (MftOgor) RubOompaaf for 1930 was 550.0001 b. (against "nib. for 1929>. Th- average price realized ȣM per lb. (agalMl 10.09 d.). and includ- value of stock the average prico per lb. !6d. The account* show that after providJ -'R lor depreciation189 words
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Article100 1931-05-08 19 Changes m Representative Prices [United Press Association] New York May 7. American Can Common 107 Cities Service (Com.) 15^ Columbia Gas and Electric 3 m Curtis Wright Electric Bond and Shaie Corp 42 General Electric Co. 4414 General Motors 42 National City Bank 8214 New York100 words
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Article94 1931-05-08 19 Domestic Production of Tin, and Tin-m--ore at 72 per cent, taring the month of April 1931. Tons. Tons. Federated Malay States 4 SlO Unfederated Malay States Johore 32 Kedah 8 Perlis 25 Ktlantan n: v TmeaapoMi 45 no St'atti SetUmenti nil KAh yn 4 320 P.M.S. U.M.O.94 words
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Article182 1931-05-08 19 May we expect the present comfort of railway travelling to be made still smoother by the adoption of pneumatic tyres, speculates the Daily Telegraph. The great weight of modern rolling stock may such an idea appear fantastic, but it is a fact that the experts182 words
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Article172 1931-05-08 19 Close to 3,000.000 more tyres were shipped durine 1930 than were manufactured, according to the official figures recently released by the Rubber Manufacturers' Association, states New York Tires. Thes? figures provMe a statistical picture of the operations of the tyre industry during 1930 m so far as172 words
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Article125 1931-05-08 19 The net profit of the Panagula Rubber Company for 1930 amounted to £69 (against £5,714 for 1929). to which is added £2.206 brought forward. It is proposed to write off estates account the capital expenditure incurred during the year (£267) and to carry forward the balance of125 words
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Article223 1931-05-08 19 May 7 SELLING London, 4 months* sight 2;3 ***** London, 3 months' sight 2 3 1316 London, 60 days* sight 2(3 25)32 London. 30 days' sight 2|3 3 4 London, demand 2(3 2232 London. T.T. 2|3 11|16 Lyons and Paris, deroaad 1430 Hamburg, demand 234% New York, demand223 words
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Article207 1931-05-08 19 May 7 Tin 150 Tons $52 75 Gambler v Pepper White 33 Pepper Black 18 i o Plaice Tapioca 3 3^ Pearl Sago Small 5 25 Copra, Sundried 5 10 Rice, Aiiam No. 2 250 Rice Liang Hin Chan M«rk Red Eagle (New) 630 Rice, Siam old No. l207 words
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Article922 1931-05-08 19 THURSDAY, MAY 7TH CLOSING QUOTATIONS DOLLAR RUBBERS Allenbyb (sl> 70 9o Ak>r Gajah 60 75 A. Hitam ($1) 80 1.00 Am. Malay (s2> 90 1.10 A. Kuning ($1) 20 30 Ayer Molek (sl> 60 70 Ayer Pana* isii 75 85 Bassett ($1) 45 50 Brogas ($1) 40922 words
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Article185 1931-05-08 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT Singapore, May 7. Tin and rubber are steadier to-day, but markets are lifeless and there is no real strength to the share market, where sellers continue to predominate, especially of industrials. Rubbers: With the commodity firmer, quotations are marked up a point or so. but this185 words
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Article144 1931-05-08 19 Singapore. May 7. In the early part of the week under review the market ruled dull, but during the last two days prices advanced a little, although vry little business appears to have been transacted. Prices show a slight increase as compart".' with our last report dated Ist144 words
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Article161 1931-05-08 19 The recent decision of the Council for Labour and Defence regarding the increase m the area of plantations of rubber-producing plants, which have proved to be of industrial value, show the importance that is attached to this question m the Soviet Union at the present time. The plans161 words
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67 1931-05-08 19 May 7th., VI o'clock noon Buyers Sellers. R.S.S equal to London Standard, Spot 9's 9 :i Standard R.S.S. on Tender May 9\ 9 s June 9 1 9 July 9% 9". July-Sept. 9 10 Oct.-IXn. 10 1 10 i Tone of Market Steady Hull. Latest67 words
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Article610 1931-05-08 19 French Experiments With Pneumatic Tyres We notice isays the Rubber Agei th:»: some attention is being given m tru* Pr ss to recent experiments by some of the French railways m the adaptation of pneumatic tyres to railways rolling stock. The idea is quite wnerable. as the610 words
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Article83 1931-05-08 19 Gutlirir and < 0.. Kuala Lumpur. /Units: TV.ja Malaya (Second half April) No I Drtd*e 160 pkls.. toul for month 505. Kmont? Tin (S.-ccnU half April) No. 2 Drrdßv ttQ pkls total for month n'6B. J.S.M. lit- mi n Agritt: Pt-lepah Valley 47.416 aßiiimt 42.000. K->ta83 words
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Article82 1931-05-08 19 I British Radio— Official Seme. Ruirhv. Ma> Poretcn nrchanfca are Amsterdam. 12 U» Athens 375. Bombay Is. 5 27-32 d Berlin 20.42.. Brussels i 4.97. Bucharest 817. Rio 7-lti. Buenos Aires 35 7-16. Copenhagen 18 lfi' Geneva 25.24',. Helsingfors 193>,. Honn Kmi, 11%, Lisbon 108.25. Madrid 46.75. Milan 9282 words
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Article53 1931-05-08 19 fPREE PRESS SERVICE— OCPYRIOHTI London, May 7. Kapar Para annual meeting adopted the report showing a loss of £3.866 and a credit ot £11.484 ramed forward. Expenditure Ls to br cut to the lowest !«>vel compatible with maintainiiiß the property m a sound condition. Langkat (Sumatra* annual mcetini:53 words
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Advertisement51 1931-05-08 19 Assets exceed $12,000,000 Assurance m force over $38,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the StnUU Settlements.) HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singaporr LONDON OPWCB: 27. Old Jewry EC P ATTRACTIVE PLANS OF ASSURANCE AGENTS WANTED Secretary Managing Directoi ActuMrrO. C KNOX «c»Miy. H. W RAPKR A ROBINSON,51 words
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Advertisement50 1931-05-08 19 I A.D 172Q e WCO*POHATID M ENOLANO •> UOVAI CHARTER fy), I r FIRE MARINE LIFE MOTORCAR. j Insurance with unquestionable security, reasonable rate* I and Prompt setUemente. Established over 200 year*. j f Agencies throughout Malaya. i Branch Office Chartered Bank Chambers. i Singapore. A. GORDON LEE S» Res.50 words
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Article929 1931-05-08 20 HIS MARK'S SUCCESS IN LOCAL RACES CLAIM FOR $3,321 The training and upkeep of His Mark ar Acutus. two well-known and successful raci horses imported into Malaya m July, 192 formed the subject of an interesting actic by their trainer. Mr. T. C. Thompson, again the owner,929 words
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Article48 1931-05-08 20 Ri'utcr's Service l London, May 7. Lat» st hiifcaß results are as follow NATIONAL LEAGUE Bn><ikl > tl 1, New York 0 *°f? n I. Philadelphia 3 Pittsburri 5. St. Louis 6 I AMERICAN LEAGUE New York 10. Washington 7 Philai.lp!.'.;i 10. Boston Detroit 9 Chicago 448 words
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VICTORY FOR THE GUNNERS
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Article502 1931-05-08 20 S.R.C. Outplayed at Anson Road I R.A 5: SJI.C 1. Before a very small crowd the R.A. defeated the S.R.C. m their Ist Division game at the 1 Anson Road Stadium yesterday afternoon by five goals to one. The R.A. were the better team all round,502 words
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Article109 1931-05-08 20 SC.C. Cnd. XI. 1. RA. 2nd. XI. 0. Though the RA. attack was more dangerous m front of goal the SC.C. managed to obtain UM only goal scored, thanks to Bembroke, m the se.ond half of their Rirerve Division match c:i .he Pada^p last evening. In a game109 words
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Article176 1931-05-08 20 The Distinction of Liverpool Although Arsenal and Aston Villa have carried all before them m the League this season, neither is m the running if an attempt is made to pick the club with the best record since the war. Only eight have retained their First176 words
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Article88 1931-05-08 20 The following players have been selected by the M.P.A. and will play m the representative match commencing Saturday 2.30 p.m. on the new Malay gTound at Balestier plain I East Abass b Talib, M. Sah b Rahimansah Alauddin. L. Lekli, (Minto Road), Abdul Hamid d A. Ismail (Java88 words
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Article58 1931-05-08 20 Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Beach, of Kinta Ken n Estate. Batu Gajah, have left for E^and o Mr. BeacH has taken an active and h« the C T tral P3fak Planters> Assocfat^n and has served as an executive officer of tha" body. They will be greatly missed socially mi58 words
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GUILLEMARD CUP MATCHES
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115 1931-05-08 20 PLAYERS SELECTED The Annual Lawn Tennis fixture for the Guillemard Cup between the Straits Settlements and the Malay State* will be held m Singapore on May 23rd, 24th and 25th. The following have been selected to represent the Straits Settlements Singles Lim Bong Soo.115 words
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Article85 1931-05-08 20 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penan*, May 7. In the lawn tennis championship men's doubles Cheah Wat Hye and Cheah Wat Sun beat A. C. Wells and L. M. Gamble 6 o, 6 o. In the mixed doubles Mrs. Greene and R. B. Wallace beat E. W. Gibson and85 words
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Article132 1931-05-08 20 Perry Beaten by Olliff London. April 29. In the Hard Courts Championship at Bournemouth yesterday's sensations were continued to-day when that inconsistent player. Olllff, beat Ferry, 6 4, 6 4, 2 6. 7 9. 6 2: Miki beat Avory, 3 6. B—6.8 6. 6 l, 3 6. 6132 words
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Article110 1931-05-08 20 Miss Hilleary and Mis* Andras Every spring America sends to England new women lawn tennis "stars." This time they are Miss Virginia Hilleary and her friend. Miss Dorothy Andrus. They took part m the North I^ndon tournament oi. April 20th and the British hard-court championships at110 words
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Article289 1931-05-08 20 Newmarket Race Described London, Atfril 29. Described as one of the best three-year-oldf iii training when he was beaten into third place m the Craven Stakes, Cameronian, becnging to Mr. J. A. Dewar, yesterday won ;he Two Thousand Guineas, at Newmarket, which always affords a distinct pointer289 words
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Article532 1931-05-08 20 SINGAPORE RACES Weights for Third Day Race 1. Hcrses Class 3 Div. 3— (6 furs.) 2.15 p.m.: Be?ufort 9, Civic Week 8.8, Lazy Bee 8.7, Cocoa Nib 8.4, Gladiator m 8.4, Fortune Star 8.4, Tiffin 8.2, Raffledom 7.9, Titania 7.5, Cannibal Jack 7.5, Tora 7.3, Nancykar 6.10.532 words
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Article94 1931-05-08 20 Final Acceptances for Saturday's Race London, April 29. Following are the final acceptances for the Great Jubilee Handicap (over I 1 miles) to be run at Kempt on Park on May 9th Xandover 9 7 Rustom Pasha 9 6 Ut Majeur 9 q Diolite 8 3 The94 words
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Article109 1931-05-08 20 IS IT A FLUKE Hole-in-One Twice m a Round There has always been a lot of discussion on the question whether a golf hole m one stroke i? a fluke. The feat of Theodore Newell, m holing m one twice m one round on Seasalter golf course Whitstable, wonderful as109 words
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Article130 1931-05-08 20 The Y.W.C.A. has a busy month ahead New classes m Malay, Eurythmic Dancing, and Home Crafts are opening. A moving picture night is held monthly m the Raffles Quay building free of charge to members, and this month 'Lady Windermere's Fan" and "A Swimming Lesson" will be shown. A130 words
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Advertisement318 1931-05-08 20 '**™*>®®®^^ THIS MASTER'S VOICE j GRAMOPHONES I are built on the latest scientific acoustic principles and not men-K assembled by guess work. I M We have models to suit every I i from $57.50.' W^ I II The model illustrated is the popular I rrand— Oak 130. $90.00 and \uv318 words
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