The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 9 May 1931
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Title Section19 1931-05-09 1 The Singapore Free Press \O. 13,331. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, SJ3. SATURDAY, MAY 9, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article325 1931-05-09 1 In an address to the Empire Parliamentary Association at Westminster Hall. Sir Cecil dementi expressed pessimism as to the future of rubber Pare 11. The R.G.A. report states the reason the Liaison Committee was postponed was lack ot information from the D.E.I. Government Pagje 11. The Australian325 words
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Article1250 1931-05-09 1 Quicquid ngunt homines nustri eat farrago Libelli Juvenal. The Topicist, thoroughly aware of the odiousness of comparisons, cannot refrain from drawing one between the speed of the British and Dutch air mails. It was no fault of Kingsford Smith, of course, that the air mail which1,250 words
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Advertisement157 1931-05-09 1 GOOD MORNING! ARE YOU DRINKING CROSSED KRIS" TEA? KOWN IN MALAYA. RAFFLES HOTEL I It TO-NIGHT I Special Race Dinner Dance I MONIA LITTER'S CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA I i GRILL ROOM I SPECIAL DISH TO-NIGHT J I ROAST SUCKING PIG. STUFFED AU J S I me ft) MONDAY 11th MAY I157 words
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Advertisement289 1931-05-09 1 I PILOT "SUPER-WASP" 1 RADIO RECEIVERS Y DEMONSTRATIONS NIGHTLY AT <f H. L. Carter Co's New Showroom X X 280 ORCHARD ROAD (NEAR GRANGE ROAD) I Open Nightly Until 8 p.m. for *t* Sa/es and Service 4 ▼.^y —^—^—i M a^^^^^^Bi^a^^^^^M^^^ v*V S V T BUMuH |Ih|H H 4 I289 words
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Advertisement137 1931-05-09 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS The }931 Cheverolet Page 5. Bayard pens are guaranteed Page 3. Nash presents new B's and 6s Page 5. No fatigue in driving a Morris Pagr 4. Goodwood Hall concert to-night Page 2. Lucky strikes at popular Drices Page 8. Kepler Cod Liver Oil for children Pape 13137 words
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Advertisement8 1931-05-09 1 DRINK BIGIA TEA! CHEAP AND GOOD! MALAYAN GROWN8 words
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Article144 1931-05-09 2 Whoever thought of a pig being educated. Well, visit Taif's Carnival Shows which <>i)en their Singapore season on the 14th at Anson Road and you will find out more about it People will tell you that it is only in iairy stories that one finds educated pigs144 words
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Advertisement281 1931-05-09 2 j Increasingly j Popular Daily ONE VISIT will convince you That— i 5 The Delightful Furnishing The Table and Service j and The High-class Cuisine 1 of the j CAPITOL I RESTAURANT! S are Unequalled in_ Malaya S Phone 4906 for Table Reservations [PAViiLIONi Phone 6903. Saturday Sunday— 9th 10th281 words
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Advertisement198 1931-05-09 2 I Victoria Theatre COMMENCING SATURDAY MAY 16th AND NIGHTLY AT— 9.3O p.m. NANBYS CONTINENTAL REVUE DIRECT FROM THE WINTER GARDEN BERLIN This is not a talkie IT IS A REAL SHOW with Singing, Dancing, Comedy and Beautiful Girls. Prices to Siiii all Pockets. Book at Little's $.°>. 2 and 1.198 words
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Advertisement141 1931-05-09 2 N^K"^d-< TELEPHONE N9 6909 y^rtr^ml^L; In view of sensational success season extended over week-end i£ i TONIGHT 6.15 9.15 j I MATINEES: To-Day &To-Morrow I at 3 p.m, j 1 CHILDREN HALF-PRICE J JEANETTE MACDONALD "The Lottery Bride" I JOHN GARRICK 1 A UNITED ARTISTS WONDER FILM. MONDAY I MARIE141 words
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Miscellaneous214 1931-05-09 2 THE WEEK Saturday. 9th. High WaUM. 02.00. 7.9 ft. 16.44. 6.4 ft Singapore Races 3rd Day. Cricket: S.C.C. vs. Gloster Raft* Padany: S.C.RC VS. Gloucester' 8.. S.C.R.C SRC. vs. S.C.C. at S.R.C: S.C.C. vs. RAF. Goli Keppel G.C. Monthly Medai BagKJ Garrison G.C. Men's Monthly Medal Katong G.C. Welding Cup214 words
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Article207 1931-05-09 3 Still Room for British Goods |Reuter"s Qtryi^ej I (iiuhm. May t. The full report of the Economic Mission to the Far En>t i« being published en Wednesday. Sir Ernest Thompson and Sir Thomas Allen Interviewed by Renter to-dr.y stressed that. the. Mission was unanimous and the engineering207 words
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Article122 1931-05-09 3 I 1 Paris, May 7. The question of whether M. Briand will be a candidate for the Presidency on Wednesday largely depend! on the issue of the big twoday debate on the Austro-Gevman Customs Union plan which opened in the Chamber this afternoon. There have recently been a122 words
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Article99 1931-05-09 3 "End of my Political Life," says Oslo Premier i [Rettter'i Service 1 Oslo. May •I feel that this is the end of my political life" sadly remarked the Premier, M. afowinck 1 ill the final stages of a debate at the end of which Government was defeated Ofl99 words
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Article40 1931-05-09 3 M. C. He Jonge to be Appointed f ßeuters Service 1 The Haffae, May 7. M. D. c. Dt- Jonge, ex-director of the Royal Dutch Petrol-urn Co.. v. ill shoiily be appointed j Governor-General or the Dutch Indl40 words
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Advertisement155 1931-05-09 3 iCECTRicny >* ECONOMY AND SERVICE I (91 )s})On Duty V.J y round < > >^4L^^^ the (&%Y-^T~^ clock Your Electric is available 24 hours a day To Light, Heat, Cook and Clean, j BAYARD PENS. i GUARANTEED STAINLESS STEEL. in neo: Canons of 4 pens each 15 CENTS PER CARTON155 words
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Advertisement258 1931-05-09 3 I The "STERAMLINE" Oil Renovator I No Moving Parts to Wear. I <§) Will convert used oil to original condition over lon^ periods without skilled attention. AUTOMATIC &i/(| FOOLPROOF f I The only filter that MUST fci MLR. A test of STREAMLINE I CLEAN the oil. The only I M^258 words
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Miscellaneous628 1931-05-09 3 CHURCH SERVICES ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL oTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER 7 am Holy Communion. 7.30 a.m. Matin.s. 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). 10 a.m. Sunday School at St. Andrew's School. 5.30 p.m. Evensong (Choral) and Sermon. 7 a.m. Holy Communion on weekdays. H.M. NAVAL BASE, SeleUxr 10.30 a.m. Matin.s and Sermon.628 words
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1443 1931-05-09 4 CAPT. C. N. BICKFORD - A Proud Ship Beaten by Cape Horn Seas CAPT. C. N. BICKFORD LOSS OF THE WAMPHRAY BJL Gallant Rescue by Small Boat Ghost of Drowned Sailor Conies Aboard *npHE Wamphray was doomed. 1 Every man on board her knew that. This ship of which we had been so proud, a1,443 words
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Article218 1931-05-09 4 Productions Revived in London There has been a definite attempt during \he last few weeks to bring back the older type of musical comedy to the West End stage. At the Prince Edward Theatre a revival of "Les Cloches de Corneville" proved none too profitable, though if its218 words
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Article184 1931-05-09 4 Salaries Are Going Up at Hollywood The salaries of talkie actors and actresses though not yet as high as Hollywood salaries were in the days of silent films are rising. The studios buzz with talk of £5.000 to £6.000 a week. When the talkies arrived184 words
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Article266 1931-05-09 4 Libel Action Against Messrs. Woolworth Mr. Horatio Bottomley was the plaintiff in a libel action against Messrs. F. W. Woolworth and Company, Limited, in mail week. Mr. Hilbery. K.C.. for Messrs. Woolworth. made the application to strike out a paragraph of the statement of claim on the ground266 words
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Article153 1931-05-09 4 SAUSAGE AND FASH— ION The sausage, after having been an unfashionable, almost an unmentionable, dish for many years has at last come into its own and now takes its plac^. together with the kipper and the finnon haddock, as one of the most useful and delicious stand-bys of the busy153 words
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Article174 1931-05-09 4 Reviving: Old Eastern Craft Mr. Douglas Cockerell. WbOM Pork I maker of decorative binding lor M and manuscripts Ls internationally known, has, with the aid of his sons, revived the enl marbling paper, nippottd to have centuries ago in the East and to ha\ brought to Europe by174 words
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Article74 1931-05-09 4 Draconian Law to be Passed by Nanking Kongmixm. \|>"' The death penalty la suggested i for the .sale and mmlrtm Ol h Chairman Oban liing-she who large increase m the habit WHO of the Szo Yap district! He has urged the Nankm pass a law under74 words
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Article87 1931-05-09 4 The police are prusecutim: K Varabhorn. Nai Jaya Nui Bfaakdl in the Borispuh Court tO-dft] with the Tcs. 50.000 robbery of Telegraph Department Oth were set at liberty on iCCOUnI evidence. Nai Siri is Mid to fei of a car which conveyed Na: Jaj of the escape and Nai Jajs'i87 words
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Advertisement264 1931-05-09 4 Long Miles at the Wheel Are Miles You Don't Feel in a MORRIS In a Morris driving strain and consistent comfort enables yo« cramp have been eliminated. to lead the way out of traffic This boon has been achieved blocks, acceleration under by the adjustability of seats smoothest command and264 words
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Article498 1931-05-09 5 Chinese Trader Sent to Prison Before the District Judge, Mr. G. C. Dodd, a Chinese was charged with (1) Using a false trade mark. (II) Selling goods with false labels and (III) Selling goods with a false statement. Edward Gordan Sellers, managing director of Muller and Phipps498 words
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Article102 1931-05-09 5 Mr. J. H. Thomas Suggests World Conference Reuters Service 1 Londcn. May 1. The convocation of a world -w id? economic conference is the only means of dissipating the economic crisis suggested Mr. J. H. Thomas in a speech at Leeds to-day. He challenged any student cf affairs102 words
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Article93 1931-05-09 5 Troops, Guns, Tanks for Pineville [Router's Service 1 Barton, May 8. All the dementi cf r. well-: cnduc-icd military campaign wsn employed to scotch th? "reign of terror and lawlessness" at Evan, where stores were looted and sixteen houses burned. Khaki clad troops, fully armed, tanks, cavalry, hovi:zers93 words
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Article79 1931-05-09 5 Rate Reduced to V/ 2 Per Cent [Renter's Service! New York, May 7. The Federal Reserve Bank has reduced its rate from 2 to 1 per rent. Mew Yc'k. May 7. The Federal Reserve Bank's reduction cf the re-discount rate from 2to I 1 par cent h79 words
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Article32 1931-05-09 5 I Reuters Service 1 tendon. >I.iy 8. At one o'clock this morning tlr? House of Commons p-nred the first reading of the Finance BUI. nmtttflftni the land tax rnd Budpet.32 words
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Article73 1931-05-09 5 Sir William Birdwood on Steady Conquest London, April 29. Field-Marshal Sir William Birdwood unveiled a tablet cvsr a b?d endowed by over 500 members of the Orders of the Star of India and the Indian Empire at the Hospital of Tropical Diseases in London. He dwelt upon the73 words
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Advertisement175 1931-05-09 5 I The 1931 Amazing in its quality of appointment and extravagant equipment. Lovejoy shock absorbers bumpers front and rear luggage grid automatic windshield wiper electric petrol gauge footrest and robe rail in rear compartment 5 wire wheels ciCtj cic. see 11 TO-DAY BORNEO CHEVROLET LTD. Orchard Road, Singapore. Penang. Taipin*.175 words
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Advertisement485 1931-05-09 5 PRESENTS I THREE NEW EIGHTS I AND A NEW SIX... I AMONG these new motor car of the lowest priced eights ever creations is included the produced in America! most powerful car Nash has u- T ,e A/ ~-u i* *u 1 1 r u Finally, the Nash Six, the485 words
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Article, Illustration1421 1931-05-09 6 Capitol Anniversary The Middle Watch Coming Attractions: Ann Harding in East Lynne The Wide Screen News Reels. By Our Film Correspondent the Capitol Theatre, stolen baa been heaping uj) ;< eunsistentlv nood standard of attractiom lurtni the p-.»^t lev weeks, announce! ■eriei of outstanding productions1,421 words
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Article, Illustration194 1931-05-09 6 British Production Chief to "Look Round Studios" Mr. John A Tfeorp*. production manage- -,t the Elstrec studios of British International Pictures, is going to Hollywood. and hopes to brim, back some useful ideas for UK British film InflUHij. Mr. Thorpe s-.ud that the trip is his194 words
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Article258 1931-05-09 6 LEON ERROL, foimer Folttta star and new btinfe featured by I .tramcunt. was bom in Australia. CLALDKTTE COLBERT and Norman Foster, her husband, made an ocean voyage round the world at the latter and of last year. lIARPO. the wild-haired member of the Four Marx Brothers. Paramount comedy258 words
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Article, Illustration498 1931-05-09 6 COM PENS A TIONS IBY MARIE DRESSLER, METRO(I OLI>\V YX MAYER PLAY ER |JVERY DAY I thank the FaU\s that Im homeh When I WAS a little girl. I used to wish for > |Olden curls and big blue eyes and a straight no.se. But I got over all that.498 words
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Article1105 1931-05-09 6 IVAN SHARPE ON— Too much Protection for tlnj Goalkeeper THE National Associations ure again taking steps to alter the laws of soccer football. If passed by the International Board, these changes will come into operation next season England are to propose that the goalkeeoer shall1,105 words
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Article, Illustration80 1931-05-09 6 Some "gema fron recent examination answers- printed in 'The Gaytonian." thtma R azine of the Harrow Buys' County School: Lutiier was burned at the steaK The witches in Macbeth brew«d a consomme. The climate has no extremes, in winter it i, very warm and in summer it80 words
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Article44 1931-05-09 6 Southend husband: My wife can take her drink like a lady, although slit- is a working man's wife. The recorder at Brighton; If clear handwriting is to b>« regarded as the real test tf sobriety good niajiy (tf ones friends must b> permanently drunk.44 words
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Article97 1931-05-09 6 JOURN ALISTS AND MR. CHAPLIN Broken Appointment Protest Thirty cosmopolitan :nui walked out of Mr Charit Clu Ni< yi'sterda\ PBOmini M the manner in which he The corps of correspondent attend the opening perform»J UgtaU" at HbnU Carlo 10-l Early yesterday morning I rcc:'iv*Hi an invit.iti<n to b jestic. Nice,97 words
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Article839 1931-05-09 7 POSITION OF MANAGER Bank's Right to Reverse The Entries That a bank parsbock constituted in fact a statement of amount In the same degree as the entries in the bank's own books was contended by Mr. Eldon Potter, K.C., when the hearing was resumed, before the839 words
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Article162 1931-05-09 7 Gadget that Provides Plots A certain author has recently acquired a useful sort of gadget which, he says, can provide him with no fewer than 46.656.000,000 different arrangements of plot. The gadget is home-made and consists of a piece of cardboard covered with paper. In between are162 words
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Article35 1931-05-09 7 Mr. Hamilton. Assistant Commissioner of Police, is in Kuala Kangsar on special duty. I His mission r> thoroughly to investigate the cause of the rec?nt disturbance of the publicpeace of the Kuala Kangsar District. T.O.M.35 words
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Article714 1931-05-09 7 New Methods of Curing t Crime i Lcndtn. April 4th. 0 A small fair-haired boy. aged about uliu I •stands sobbing: bitterly before a red-drapod tab'c r in a homely-looking room in Toynbee Hall. AM- t gate a lecture-room converted for th2 af*?.- e nccn into the district714 words
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Article87 1931-05-09 7 Russian Adherence to Copyright Convention Moscow, Aiiril 19. Large scale pirating of the worlds literary and musical prcducticns by the Russian Pres and publishing houses is likely to be checked in a not too distant future. It is und mUc. that th? Soviets havc> recp?ne:l refotlati'C87 words
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Article168 1931-05-09 7 Paying Children to Go to School "Young people cught to be jXiid to go U school," said Mr. Her.ry Fore] in an interview. according to Rcuter's New York correspondent. "They ought to learn to handle finances as well as to do other work." At Dearbcm. where Mr.168 words
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Article324 1931-05-09 7 respondent View of World Position Lomlun. April IT. Dean Inge was at his gloomiest when addressing the i cently forßfld Individualist Friends of Economy movement in Louden At a moment when Spain was given over to the trenziest rejoicing at the proip-ct ol the -stablishment of324 words
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Advertisement416 1931-05-09 7 |i n What wil Ibe i >est I > 3te^#PWHS£>: °f thousands of doctors, nurses and parents—GlVE BABY MELLIN'S FOOD. Mellin's has been proved to be the nearest possible equivalent to breast milk. It is easily digested and promotes the vigorous development of Baby from birth onwards. Do not experiment416 words
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Advertisement79 1931-05-09 7 appreciates that extra JBJL^ I fflflooopoc x !>-->>!■! ■ior<*^jCTJoowßßw^Kßft?x-'.->'.-'. ."^^&^Sv^?^SBffl3^^^B^^&" ■3^ ■•'3BBwkv"*i"-^*'^^^bK^-'"x- ■■■•■•i-'^^SSsShhSbSSS' .■:■>!■:-;■:■. rf^ w^ tVffW^^^Bfflßr 'n -j*V vogoWRRSIc^- ■I>JiW|PuWMXSjR> j^tßoH6BBBBBBB^H|(iaMHJ^Hß^BpiH|p^K i%\\;j2»i*j^'sB3i^jSs>>r **Si*^"''. ii-' i^v'. ■>.*•' k\Mß^BoqoSqisy I Vlßom^S j CORK -TIPPED VIRGINIA CIGARETTES REt i<^^ Made Specially to Prevent Sore Throats a=a MADE IN LONDON BY CARRERAS LTD.79 words
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Article584 1931-05-09 8 DRESSMAKERS' JOY Hooks and Eyes in the New Fashion "Jeanette" called madame, and settled herself in the easy chair in the middle of the salon. j The white satin curtains slid back noiselessly, and She stepped out. I They call her "Jeanstte" at this584 words
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Article343 1931-05-09 8 Mr. Clynes Corrects a False Impression London, April 17. The conception of Dartmoor as a place of terror and heart-breaking toil is not shared by Mr. Clynes. Home Secretary, who visited the famous convict prison in order to become personally acquainted with the conditions. "Work in Dartmoor," he343 words
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Article43 1931-05-09 8 Mr. D. Richards, Chairman. Larut and Matang Sanitary Board, who left for England on furlough last week, was entertained at an enjoyable dinner at the premises of the Chinese Literary Improvement Association by the Unofficial Members of the Larut and Matang Sanitary Board.43 words
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Advertisement267 1931-05-09 8 B/m'tylf/fl' r "i^^^^^^^ i^^^H^t L. 'Incorporated in S.S.I uVftl ■> Itj i^^^^^^tf^^l i^^ Singapore. Penang, m\vsS^^^*/j£wi^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Kuala Lumpur and I! I We have pleasure in announcing I that owing to the increasing demand I for LUCKY STRIKE Cigarettes it I is now possible for us to offer you I 1267 words
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Advertisement508 1931-05-09 8 66 feels like 30 k Last year I was laid up with everybody says too rid to rheumatism for 4 months, and but who can still carry on." ftffOTV CM had don and off for Kruschen k m vvrir M(Ii(1 21 years. I often had to stand in Bjx8 j508 words
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Advertisement360 1931-05-09 9 BUSINESS CARDS. m TRAVELLING REPRESENTATIVES STAYING AT HOTELS. vices of an experienced Shortur Typist are available at of the day. Satisfaction nc Terms moderate se STRAITS TYPEWRITING BL REAL m C'hulia Street, Singapore O! FUNERALS. vi\<;APORE CASKET CO. 1 3. IVnhas Road, i lavender Str -rt Phone 6075. Bi: PHOTOGRAPHED360 words
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Advertisement594 1931-05-09 9 TENDERB. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given that tenders are now invited for the following materials or services, and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained in the TendeT Room. Municipal Offices: Supply and Erection ol Diamond Mesh Galvanised Steel Wire Fencing at Beach Road Playground 4594 words
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Advertisement555 1931-05-09 9 AUCTION SALES. SHERIFF'S SALE :n the supreme court of the straits settlements settlement of singapore Suit No. 1341 of 1929 Writ of Seizure and Sale dated April 18th. 1931. IN THE CAUSE OF A. R. P. L. Riunanathan Chettiar Plaintiff versus Cheang Yeow Tong, Chop Sehat Dispensary Ong Swee Tee555 words
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Advertisement499 1931-05-09 9 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS The Premier Morning Daily in Malaya A live "news'* paper— 3o-40 columns of news daily. Also the best Medium for Advertising. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest Telegrams, Latest News and Latest Announcements, Special Daily London Cables, Rubber and Tin Price Cables together with exclusive499 words
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Advertisement290 1931-05-09 9 ">VERNMENT EVENING CLASSES I Raffles Institution I Subject to there being a sufficient number of students to justify their formation, classes will be held in 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 Practical290 words
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864 1931-05-09 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATIRDAY, MAY 9. 1931. WHARF EXTENSIONS It la officially announced that wharf improvement schemes prepared by Mr. G. W. A. Trimmer and denoted schemes C and D of the various schemes suggested in his report of 1527. are to be proceeded with. That announcement also states that864 words
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Article343 1931-05-09 10 St. Andrew's School sports will be held on May 26th at Jalan Besar Stadium from 3 p.m. Dr. (Miss) E. A. Robertson, Lady Medical Inspector of Schools, and Dr. <Miss> V. E. K. Stuart are going on leave this month. A lecture on Unity in Religion will be delivered by343 words
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Article1259 1931-05-09 10 "AN HISTORIC EVENT" Yesterday's Opening By Mr. W. Hartley What was referred to as something that will rank amongst the historic events of the City of Singapore took place yesterday. This the opening of the Chettiars' (Nattukkottai) Chamber of Commerce. Singapore. The ceremony of declaring1,259 words
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Article246 1931-05-09 10 SMALL MAIL London's Ra? Wdrk. 17 lbs. 6 ozs. Air Commodore Kingsford Bfeitl at Seletar with the second ex;. land-Australia air mail at 11 50 having flown the Southern On Star since 7 a.m. Upon the mishap to the Ciu be remembered. Kingsford Smith ing his246 words
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Article90 1931-05-09 10 LONDON AND NEW YOKK ft «\i, RUBBER F I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COi London. May 8. Messrs. Lewis. Lazaru> ai notify 10-day's tin prices as :<>;. Spot £104 13 16 (£lO5 3 l»i> £106 1 16 (£lO6 9 16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify90 words
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Article93 1931-05-09 10 An interesting and attractive enl will precede the dance at the < this evening when Madame Sobnx.M a programme of international son. in costum?. Mme Sobinofr has 1 Hippodrome and Covent Garden In I and in well known theatres in I\i: holm. Rome. Copenhagen and former member93 words
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Article103 1931-05-09 10 It has been decided this year to 1 n place of the usual Bazaar to ai Ifcthedra] and Singapore DSV tote Bnd is Saturday. July 4tl lents are already well in hand air' an attractive event. By kr f the Polo Club Committee it will tie Polo103 words
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Advertisement228 1931-05-09 10 MARTINI VERMOUTH OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE »Sole Agents: CALOBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong*. (Incorporated m Shanghai) 99 ROBINSON ROAD. TELEPHONE 6228. BY SPECIAL fcw^ -A H.M. THE KING |j APPOINTMENT TO F SIAM S ESTD 187^. I POPULAR STYLES IN I ENGAGEMENT AM) ALL DIAMOND228 words
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Advertisement56 1931-05-09 10 m ii L-. WHICH IS THE BEST BUTTER Has recently been the theme of a controversy in England. Probably the goat. What about a "GAFLAC" ACCIDENT POLICY > GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Telephone 6480. Hongkong Bank Cnambers. |h.b.winter| I TAILOR. j BATTERY ROAD, j I SINGAPORE. j56 words
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Article133 1931-05-09 11 GOVERNORS ADDRESS \o Hopei of Dutch Agreeing to Restriction HESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 London, May 8. Governor, Sir Cecil Clementi. deaddress yesterday to the Empire r Association in Westminster Hal] Interests and Problems. The i private and was attended by 100 Parliament. and Sir Cecil was133 words
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Article72 1931-05-09 11 Labour Retain the Seat I Router's Servic -v London, May 8. -election m the Siint Rollcv division Wing to the death of Mr. James about member, resulted as follows: Ifi v. nard (Labour* 10.044 Kennedy < Conservative! 8.662 E Campbell (Scottish ;st) 3.521 h Radio Official Service! Ruffby.72 words
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Article78 1931-05-09 11 Liaison Committee Held Up by Dutch PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, May 8. report of the Rubber Growers' Associashowi a membership of 1.061 comprising "lpanies and 432 individuals in Malaya. nting 1.541.000 acres £59.330.000 Issued total £115.611,000. tateo the reason why the Liaison mmittee was postponed was due78 words
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Article66 1931-05-09 11 New United Party Loses First Tussle Reuter's Service I Canberra. May 8. two votes Government survived the first with the New United Party, whose no ifldence motion was defeated by 34 votes Mr. Lang's (the Repudiationist group. the assistance of Government. New United Party, led by66 words
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Article51 1931-05-09 11 Over 100 Shocks in a [Reuter's BervtesJ Willingtcn, May 28. wore over a hundred earthquake shocks t in the BlffkH Bay and Poverty Bay Many residents of the township of niroto. South Gisborne, left their homes. i himnvvs at Wairoa. rebuilt alter the Ust ithquakc were shaken51 words
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Article78 1931-05-09 11 J New Extract to Cure I Cancer 1 KEE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] I London, May 8. I Thompson of King's College 1 is using a 1 (tract, parathyroid, to cure cancer. He I bieved a result which Sir Arthur Keith I is wry encouraging, while re-affirming I there78 words
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Article44 1931-05-09 11 Clementi to Remain in f London .'By British Air Mail] om Our Own Correspondent I London, April 24. tend that Sir Cecil Clementi when Malaya next month, is taking back •laughter Diarme, but that Lady taying on in London until the44 words
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Article287 1931-05-09 11 ENGLAND'S RELIEF Help from Air Saves Explorer I British Radio— Official Service] I Curable relief w M te*T*"Z«\ t e^olo >r UrUuld th 27-years-old British ITc™ remalned al ne on Greenland bv a 5 r mCe N Vemb^ h^ been discovered s*ti™ t Part>> and te287 words
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Article103 1931-05-09 11 Lar^e Number of "Baby* Entrants I British Radio Official Service] Rugby. May 8. The international motor race known as The Double Twelve began at Brooklands at 8 o'clock tins morning. It continues until 8 o'clock to-night and then after twelve hours intermission will be resumed for twelve103 words
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Article104 1931-05-09 11 Rockefeller Gift of £146,000 [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, May 8. A gift of £146.000 for a library and extensions has been made to the London School of Economic? and Political Science at the University of London by the Rockefeller Foundation. The School of Economics was founded104 words
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Article45 1931-05-09 11 Surrender to Portuguese Authorities 'British Radio Official Service' Rufiby. May 8. All refugees who have been staying on H.M.S. Curlew since the end of the Madeira revolt were landed yesterday, surrendering themselves to the Portuguese authorities, by whom they were at once arrested.45 words
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Article44 1931-05-09 11 Authority on Colonial Development [British Radio Official Service Rugby, May 8. The death has occurred of Sir Charles Prestwood Lucas, aged 78, the distinguished historian of British Colonial ievelopment and for many years a high official of the Colonial Office44 words
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Article112 1931-05-09 11 Batavia to Amsterdam in Seven Days The Dutch air mail plane which left Batavia on April 30 accomplished a remarkably fast flight to Europe, arriving in Amsterdam on Thursday. The letters for England were taken to Croydon in one of the Channel air services' planes, arriving just112 words
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Article18 1931-05-09 11 Saturday May 9th Before the Acting Chief Justice at 11 am.: Narayan Singh vs. F. Neelankavil.18 words
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Article181 1931-05-09 11 AGAINST RESTRICTION Eliminate Inefficient Plantations [Reuter'o Service] London, May 8. •W<? felt in full severity the force of the economic and political blizzard which overwhelmed the world." declared Sir Eric Geddes, presiding at the annual meeting of Dunlop Rubber Company in London. He declared the depression181 words
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Article78 1931-05-09 11 Stand Against Lilleborg Concession I Reuter's Service Oslo. May 8. M Mowinckel has resigned. The Lilleborg Concession involves Iki acquisition by the Unilever Combine of certain interests in the roap industry, extending it^ influence in Norway, which aroused strong opposition and thus led to the defeat of78 words
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Article352 1931-05-09 11 Death of Former Colonial Surgeon A link with the Sin^apcie of n??.rly half century age has been severed by the death at bOBM, news cf which was received her? by cable yesterday mevning. of Dr. Thomas Crichton Mu^liston. formerly Colonial Surgeon at Singapore. Dr. Muglistcn had352 words
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Article151 1931-05-09 11 Woman said to have been Strangled with Silk A brutal murder by strangulation occurred at the house of a towkay living in Alexander Road early on the morning of May 7th. It appears that three men broke into the house when the towkay was out. and meeting the151 words
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Article109 1931-05-09 11 On Sunday, the "A" Class will sail the first of a series of three races for the Lipton Challenge Cup. The start will be at 10 a.m. and the course will be posted in the usual position on the morning of the race. Starting at 10.10109 words
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Article485 1931-05-09 11 COUNTY CRICKET 25 Wickets in Two Matches Gloucestershire (who in the opinion of many deserved to win the county championship last season) and Charlie Parker, their veteran bowler (who also in the opinion of many should have been tried in the Tests against Australia last -eascn) have485 words
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Article168 1931-05-09 11 Hospital Manager Accused of Breach of Trust On a charge cf criminal breach of trust in respect of $19,800. fundi cf tbc Kwong V'm Siu Hcr^ital. its manager, a Chinese named Tan Hoi Peng, was committed for trial yesterday afternoon by the Fourth Police Magistra'e (Mr. C. H.168 words
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Article108 1931-05-09 11 Mutilated Body of School Jaga Babu Singh, Bhagat Singh and Tan Bingli the three Sikhs arrerted in connection with the finding of the mutilated remains of th> Rangoon Road School "jaga."' beside his "eh?rpoy" on the ground fleer cf ths school, in the early hours cf April108 words
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Article41 1931-05-09 11 The following will repres-ent the Indian Association against the Ceylon Sports Club II today: Varma, Amarchand. Wazir Singh, Cheer Singh, Ram Piara. Tahor Ali. Teja Btogh Radha, S. G. Rajahram. D. K. Sammy, Nade Rezerv?s: V. Raj, Hari Ocvind, DUIO41 words
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Article19 1931-05-09 11 [Havas Service] Belgrade, May 8. The Yugoslavia— Japanese Davis Cup tie vas postponed 03 >CSOX!t of19 words
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Advertisement190 1931-05-09 11 ATTRACTIVE DESIGNS IN I SHOOTING SPOONS I 1 BEAUTIFULLY MODELLED AND MADE OF FINEST GRADE HALL-MARKED SILVER. No 1051 BOXED SINGLY PRICE $3.85 EACH. J RRIIDIcISiIIBSSSBDBSfIMMSIHI H^k/i. No 3001 BOXED SINGLY PRICE $4.50 EACH. Robinson Co., Ltd. I (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements). Singapore Kuala Lumpur. 1 I "DIAMOND RING"190 words
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Article664 1931-05-09 12 NECESSITY OF REFORM Government's Legalising Measure WILL IT BECOME LAW IBy British Air Mail I I From Our Own Correspondent] Lcndcn. April 24. Oik of the younger members of the Liberal Party recently wrote an article stating that t his high hopes of Parliament had been miserably664 words
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Article151 1931-05-09 12 The Come to Britain Campaign [From Our Own Correspondent I London. April 24. Big efforts are being mad° by the shipping companies and the British Travel Association to induce Americans to spend their holidays in Britain, and as a result a record influx of American visitors151 words
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Article132 1931-05-09 12 King's Favourite Cairn Terrier From Our Own Correspondent London. April 24 Snip, the King's favourite Cairn terrier v. dead, and hi to or buried in a corner of the Bower garden at Sandringham. Snip used to accompany his Majrsty wherever he wmt and when the Kinu132 words
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Article47 1931-05-09 12 Thomas Anthony Brocklebank. the famous Cambridge "Stroke" who led his crew to victory for the third year in succession last month, is engaged to be marrf'd to Miss Plor.MK-e Anne Chichester. daughter of Captain C. G Chichester. R. N. who lives at Marston Manor, Mirston bfagna, Bcawrset47 words
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Article386 1931-05-09 12 VARIABLE FORECASTS Partly Finished Novel to be Published < From Our Own Correspondent > Lender, April 14. Tlvre have SSen wild statements made about th- size of Mr. Arnold Bennett's fortune. There have been forecasts cf £100,000 or even £150.000. but they art completely at varianc >386 words
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Article193 1931-05-09 12 Month for Stealing Golf Ball [By British Air Mail I London. April 24. Per stealing a golf ball. Charles Martin, aged 20. was sentenced to a month's hard labour at Brighton to-day. A member of the East Brighton golf club sliced his drive off the first tee.193 words
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Article422 1931-05-09 12 'iis essential shipping was liable to attack, two of the means of attack being by blockade and by captuie of shipping. Ships were the necessary instrument for the attack upon trade; they were more suitable than submarines or aircraft. He deprecated the reduction of naval armaments in the form of422 words
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Article1332 1931-05-09 12 FREE PRESS BRITISH AIRMAIL SERVICE. SECURITY BY FORCE Protecting British Interests Abroad (From Our Own Correspondents London, April 24. An address on "Empire Defence Problems" was given, under the auspices of the British Empire League, at the Caxton Hall this afternoon by Sir Herbert Richmond. The Rt.1,332 words
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Article687 1931-05-09 12 JUDGE'S RESENTMENT Given Chance of Trial Under Assumed Name London, April 24. Sentence of three years' penal servitude was passed by the Common Serjeant (Sir Henry Dickens, K.C.), at the Old Bailey to-day, on Edward Ouerin (71), of Devil's Island repute, on charges of receiving687 words
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Article313 1931-05-09 12 Common Serjeant and "A Pretty Hot" Sentence Det.-Sergt. Wheeler said that Edward Guerin was the accused man's real name. He was i British subject of Irish parentage, born in 1860. He was married man and said that he had four children, but the police were unable to313 words
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Article474 1931-05-09 12 REVOLUTIONARY CHANGE Every 13th of The Month A Friday London, April 24. The most revolutionary change since the Institution of Summer Time in the everyday 1 lives of the world's peoples has been planned to take place on January 1, 1934. A new calendar,474 words
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Article180 1931-05-09 12 Cult of the Nude in Britain 1 From Our Ovn Correspondent I Lendon. April :!4. Dtypi' 1 bitter wincN and Anril squ.Uls. th< sun-bathing season has started for a small band of enthusiasts in a wood near Croydon Tney call themselves The Sun Bathing Sceiety. and having180 words
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Article719 1931-05-09 12 AEROPLANE COLLISION How Air Marshal Holt \v :iN Killed SALUTE ENDS IN TKAGKIM 'By British Air Mail Lond.in. v Air Vice-Marsh il PcltOO V«s> y D.S.O. (Air OActr Commanding Air Defence of Great Britain i. and PI tenant Henry Michael Ifoody, |f.C as the result of a719 words
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Article71 1931-05-09 12 Keci-nt Strait Elections •From Our Own (Vr: I At the last mmtlin of ibt 0 Oolone] sir Weston Jsnrta C m the Chair, j:j Resident I J Resident Pillows, 4 Dnd jid mbrr. i i- t-Omduate [were elected, emouget tfc n j in?,': Batu Gijair R A71 words
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Article559 1931-05-09 13 How to Play Your Mashie Shots Ten years ago Jock Hutchison, the St. Andrews caddie boy who had gone to seek golfing fame and fortune in America, returned to his native city to compete in the Open Championship, and won it after a ti? with Roger Wethered, writes C.559 words
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Article164 1931-05-09 13 First Arrivals at Three O'Clock London, April 25. A dismal dawn and drizzling rain greeted the early Cup Final arrivals to-day. The advance guard of a vast army arrrived in London from Lancashire at 3 a.m.. after which 200 specials unloaded thousands of enthusiasts, mainly from the164 words
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Article68 1931-05-09 13 [By Air Mail) London. April 14. Torquay, who are in financial distress. b?at Swindon by s—o.5 0. and the appreciative crowd contributed £20 when a collection was taken on behalf of the club. Phillips, a centre-forward of considerable experience, but who finds it difficult to keep a place68 words
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Article233 1931-05-09 13 Professional Matches for London Tlie large new stadium at Earl's Court, London, which has been erected by General Rinks Trust, in conjunction with tha National Sporting Club, will shortly be opened. The boxing activities of the new building will be solely in the hands of the directors of233 words
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Article201 1931-05-09 13 The Man Who Helped Crawley to Win '^ondon, April 2?. Squatting on a placed shooting stick with his sleek hair carefully brushed and oiled a "Beau Brun-Lmer caddie crossed his well shod feet, attired in fashionable black and white Ajnerican shoes, and watched his master with a201 words
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Article128 1931-05-09 13 Tilden's Terms For Australian Tour Sydney, April 20. The offer of £3,500. or 49 per cent of the gate receipts of the whole tour, made by the Australian Lawn Tennis Association,, for a tour of Australia by w. T. Tilden, has been rejected as not sufficiently attractive, but128 words
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Article111 1931-05-09 13 Fierce Fight with a Scot in Glasgow Glasgow. Jim Campbell, the Scottish fly-weight boxer, beat Bert Kirby (Birmingham), the former British champion, on points over twelve rounds at the Stadium. Govan. Glasgow. It was a hard fight, and there was little to choose between the111 words
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Article59 1931-05-09 13 The National Greyhound Racing Society has decided that no further applications for affiliation for any new greyhound racing course in the London area, or within 4 miles of any provincial track, shall be considered before May 1 next year. The Council are of opinion that the needs of the greyhound59 words
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Advertisement450 1931-05-09 13 Growing Children n nn M need extra Fit ami us Fg&ifeJjß To prevent them from fr^^'^-'SB "outgrowing their strength," EiSB augment the diet with an L rn *—S2IH ui i dMuiicii course oi i^Ze^s^fev^ > IMB Cod Liver Oil with k^i^^P Malt Extract n f Reduced /tusitmle Contains Vitamins A,450 words
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Advertisement145 1931-05-09 13 ted on "Cow &Gate" and crowned with HEALTH and HAPPINESS I oilow the example ol delighted Parents throughout Malaya, and put your Baby on this famous Food I See how happily and easily he digests the light nourishing curd, and watch how quickly the sound flesh and strong bones form145 words
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Advertisement711 1931-05-09 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES, EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON A N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Dae. Sails. PHEMIUS For London. Rotterdam and711 words
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Advertisement548 1931-05-09 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|w stngapof. B.s. CITY OF BATAVIA May 19 SERBIN j^ 9 HOMEWARDS. ba CITY OF ATHENS For Havre,548 words
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Advertisement418 1931-05-09 14 P. &> O. British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated in 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 Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnaffe Sjf 1931. KARMALA 9.100 RANPURA 16.600418 words
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Advertisement675 1931-05-09 15 fc£ v i m. M W I 111 f L 111 111 t B m.m I k I 1 J I :l|s MAKSKILLES. LONDON. AN^AVl'Jn^Trn^^Avn MIDDLESBROUGH ROTTERDAM AND I MARU T 10,500 May 20 21 YASUKL I kt^t,tt MARU T. 10.500 June 3 4 HAKONFMAPn I 12>C0 JUly 15 16675 words
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Advertisement501 1931-05-09 15 1( i [iw^ rtir"| sip— r— UK FAMOUS W\ €#1 PRESIDENT LLNEKb. ff§ TO MARSEILLES, NEW YOliK AM) BOSiON. FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO, SLL/, PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA. NAI'LFS AM) (iI.VOA Arrive Leave Lea\e Arrive Singapore. Singapore. Penan;; Swm Yuik. Pres. Harrison May 11 May 14 May lti June501 words
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Advertisement703 1931-05-09 15 K. P. M. I KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. I [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OP BATAVIA (Incorporated in Holland UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 5451. with sub-connections to:— Passage. Frrl^ht* Transhipment, Marine Departments and Managers's desk. Representatives in the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Pena.ig* of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL703 words
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Article544 1931-05-09 16 ADVENTURE IN THE SOUTH SEAS TREASURE-HUNTERS Days of Romance Not Yet Ended The Pacific. By Stanley Ropers. Illustrated by the Author. 7s. 6d. net. London- Harrap. My Greatest Adventure. Searching for Pirate Treasure in Cocos Island. By Malcolm Campbell. Illustrated. 6s. net. London: Thornton Butterworth. That the days of romance544 words
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Article504 1931-05-09 16 Cold Storage Increases on Australian Route The recent news from Sydney, respecting freight rates would not completely have surprised any who have been following the course 1 of Australian commerce and exchange move- ments. says a writer in The Times. The ptate--1 ment was to the effect that504 words
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Advertisement509 1931-05-09 16 Burns Philp line. (Incorporated in Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. ntyniir monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the S.S. MANGOLA (3,352 tons).. [Cargo only.] BJS. MARELLA t« one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de509 words
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Advertisement504 1931-05-09 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. nc (Incorporated In ÜBJL) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, N tw YrvL Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). DO* Rail* (>u MJ3. SILVERSANDAL May 19 May 25 T#f M.S. SILVERWILLOW June 2 June 8 July p M.S. SILVER YEW June 16 June 22504 words
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Advertisement149 1931-05-09 16 MESSAGERIES MARITIME Under contract with the Fm.<:. (iovernawt MAIL STLAMtK>. To Marseilles via Colombo. Djibouti nnd Port Said. GENERAL METZINGER MM I Mi M SPHINX 11.600 tons Jur To Marseilles via Madras. Pondirherry. Colombo. Djihiuti and Port Said CHANTILLY 10.0 To Saigon, linn* Kong, Shanßh.it. Rot* and Yokohama. CHENONCEAUX ATHOS149 words
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Miscellaneous681 1931-05-09 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lemblng and Kuan tan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 aju SEota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taipiiig. Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 0 ajn. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday681 words
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Article23 1931-05-09 17 I^^ m K-m^ A rate of freight of Gsls 00 has been fixed on this comas from May Bth 193123 words
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Article149 1931-05-09 17 British Air Mail I London. April 24. kn the Straits shortly from the lollowinp: ngla <left April 24th. Mr. and lett and Infant.. Mr. H. C. M. ttd Mrs. J. s English. Nurse Otmneqr, Mrs HaJl and infant, Brooke-Jones. Dr. and ktfci and Infant.. Mr. C. S. uhd149 words
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Article319 1931-05-09 17 l\is>inu; Through the Customs devotes little time to >:....;. t -turns issued by the m authorities, lit- deduces that have li;tle interest tor him Figures the Shanghai Shippinu cannot Sttar the imagination. poses in the waste paper N' > 89. 1931. and marvel at the exported from this319 words
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Article237 1931-05-09 17 Work in Suppression of Slave Trade Captain Harry George Grey. R.N.. whose ath has taken place at Putney in his 79th; ;ir, was a cousin of Viscount Grey of Fallom. and heir presumptive to the baronetcy. He was th<> son of Mr. Charles S Grey237 words
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Article377 1931-05-09 17 Extensions of Wharf Facilities The propcxsais contained in the report by Mr G. W. A. Trimmer, Chairman. General Manager, and Chief Engineer, of the Singapore Harbour Board, dated June 18th, 1927, for the purpose of extending the facilities of the Wharf Department. Mr Trimmer's recommendation being the adoption377 words
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Article423 1931-05-09 17 27 Large Vessels Under Construction Conditions in the shipbuilding industry in the United States are much more encouraging than 111 any time since the end of the post-war boom, according to Captain C. A. McAlister. president of the American Bureau of Shipping. Tin- indicpticns are. he said, that423 words
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Article120 1931-05-09 17 A function of the greatest significance to I Shanghai's international community took place when the Zero Club, comprising British exService men who volunteered for the Great War from Shanghai, entertained the officers of the German cruiser Emden, now visiting the port. Th_> President of the Zero Club referred120 words
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Article733 1931-05-09 17 SHIPYARDS' PLIGHT 87 Per Cent. Of Employers Without Orders [By British Air Mail] London* April 24. What has suddenly gone wrong with the British shipbuilding industry asks The Star. This question is being asked in amazement by engineering and other employers and also by trade union733 words
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Article289 1931-05-09 17 Recent Decision of Turkish Government The decision of the Turkish Government to impose a tax of five piastres on all cargo ships proceeding to the Black Sea in order to improve the country's life-saving service is, perhaps, not so unwelcome as most taxes which have to be borne289 words
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Advertisement424 1931-05-09 17 See the Loftiest Peaks in the CANADIAN ROCKIES "artsOHsil^ ia l#s N ew Route T™ T^k^'^y^Yr '^Ail\w /ourncy you 11 long remember, this /Jb^tf^ across the Canadian Rockies at the lowim\ 1^ '*^\t CSt a t tut^ c anc^ easiest of anv v&\ LiLjt'" 1 rtfT^rT^^^K transcontinental line, yet in424 words
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Advertisement166 1931-05-09 17 gg NORDDEUTSCUER I Vll#lkoflV Incorporated in Germany). The undemoted are the Company*! Intended fixtures: OUTWARDS. LAHN For Hong Kong, Shanghai. Taku, Dalny. Tsingtau, Yokohama and Kobe W 9 DERFFLINGER For Manila, HOCB Kong. Shanghai. Taku. Dalny and Tsingtau M** LIPPE For Saigon. Japan Ports and Vladivostock May M HOMEWARDS. FULDA166 words
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Article1559 1931-05-09 18 ROTARY CLUB ADDRESS "Resolutely Conservative and Staunchly Loyal" A Fascist's view of Fascism" was the subject of the address at the weekly session of the Singapore Rotary Club yesterday. The peaker was Car. L. B. Brunelli. In the absence <*f the president. Mr Roland Braddvll.1,559 words
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Article211 1931-05-09 18 SIX MONTHS ON ICE CAP Returning to Base with Watkins [Reuter's Service J Angmagsalik, May g. Mr. A. Courtauld is safe and is returning to the base camp with Watkins. London, May 7. Anxiety concerning the fate of the British explorer, Mr. Augustine Courtauld. who had not211 words
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Article89 1931-05-09 18 League Committee and China's Position Reiner's Servlcsl Geneva. May The codification of medical knowledge and education in China was debated by the League Health Committee which adopted the proposal of Mr. Hens Siu. < China* and Mr. Miyajima i Japan) to form a Commission of Pharmaceutical Research composed89 words
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Article73 1931-05-09 18 Students Threaten to Organise Strike Router': Service] New York. May 7. Associated Press messages from Buenos Aires state that several incidents have combined to create an mettled feeling, uneasiness being increased by the restiveness of students, who threaten to try to organise a general strike. President Uriburu73 words
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Article24 1931-05-09 18 [Reuters Service 1 Lisbon. May 8. Insurgents in Portuguese Guinea have surrendered accurding to a message from the Portuguese Consul at Dakar.24 words
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Advertisement418 1931-05-09 18 Cuticura Healed Painful Weeping Eruptions on Child My little boy had weeping, sore eruptions that used to scale over. They first started with little pimples that rapidly grew bigger and spread, covering the whole of the lower part of his face and ears. He could not sleep and cried nearly418 words
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Advertisement511 1931-05-09 18 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in England by Royal Ciiarter) Paid up capital in 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 iHong Kong Saigon Amriisar jlloilo511 words
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Advertisement332 1931-05-09 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. i lncorporated in England). Capital 13,000.000 Subscribed i .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, Ssq., W. H. Shelf ord, Esq., Sir Thomas Catto,332 words
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Advertisement250 1931-05-09 18 INSURANCK THE a fit i < SOUTH fffti BRITISH 1 ■NSVKANOB OOMTANI LIMI FIRE. MARINE, TRA\«n AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEP'irii m LOWEST CURRENT |!\i, L. C. MARGOLIOUTH. Office: 2. Finlay.">n PERSONAL ACCIDENTS FATAL ACCIDENTS arc HAVE you made provision of your depend .mils should overtake you? IT only costs250 words
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Article1475 1931-05-09 19 ILL BELOW 3d Completely Restrictive Level British Air Mail London, April 2S. rubber this week to below 3d eal of comment and feelings of ht that this break may OB as one of the critical ry of rubber. A puzzle market foGnd itself Eaeed with increasing1,475 words
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Article122 1931-05-09 19 A net loss of C 12.032 is shown by che accounts of the Golden Hop- Rubber Etate for the yeir ended December 31 against a profit of £23,632 for 1929). A credit of £19.620 was brought forward and :>.fter deducting the year's loss there Ls a122 words
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Article57 1931-05-09 19 The directors of Bukit Panjong report a profit of £121 for 1930 (against £11,054 for 1929). A balance of £4.004 was brought In, mking a total of £4,125, which is to be carried forward. Last year a divdend of 5 per cent was paid. £2,000 was transferred to general reserve,57 words
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Article422 1931-05-09 19 To- Day's Price Changes. May 8 SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2 13 27|32 London, 3 months' sight 2j3 ***** London. 60 days' sight 2|B 25|32 London, 30 days' sigh* 2|3 34 London, demand 2|3 23)32 London. T.T. 2)3 11|16 Lyons and Paris, demand 1430 Hamburg, demand 234% K«.w York,422 words
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Article927 1931-05-09 19 FRIDAY. MAY BTH CLOSING QUOTATIONS Buyers Seller*. Asam Kumb-u-c i~> 20s 22a 6d Austral Malay (£> 18s 6d 21b Ayer Hitam Ttn ibsa lis lis 9d Bangrin Tin (t> 12s 13s Bctang Partwife T"Ji> 10 15 Batu Caves <$l) 35 40 3ukit Arang <$i 35 49 Burmafa927 words
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Article75 1931-05-09 19 A Tale of Losses in 1930 I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT London, May K. Simo report for 1930 shows a loss of £2.799. The sum of £9.946 is to be carried forward to credit account. The report of Siak Sumatra for 1930 shows a loss of £1.381. £77675 words
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Article104 1931-05-09 19 Changes in Representative Prices I United Press Association I New York. May 8. American Can Common 106 Cities Service iCom.i 15 Columbia Gas and Bectrtc 29 t Curtis Wright 3 fe Electric Bond and Share Corp. 41 4 General Electric Co 44 Central Motors 41% National104 words
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Article186 1931-05-09 19 LEWIS PEAT'S REPORT kHetter Market Sentiment Singapore. May X. A better .sentiment has been evident in the market during the last few days, and there has been a «ood enquiry for nearby physical rubber It would appear that the steadiness Li being caused by the shorts in all markets endeavouring186 words
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63 1931-05-09 19 May Xlh.. IS o'clock noon Buyers Sellers. R.B.S. equal to London Standard, Spot 9 s 9 Standard R .S.S. on Tender May 9'- 9 June 9 10 July 9"s 10 U July-Sept 10" Oct. -Dec. 10 10 Tom- td Market —Steady. Latest Cable: London Spot63 words
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Article158 1931-05-09 19 Small Profit on Year's Working The following is the report ot Directors, uulance sheet and profit and loss account for ihr year ended March 31st. to be presented st ,h»-twenty-first ordinary ■BNTftJ MMtfat OH May loth, at 12.30 p.m. at No. 2, Prince Sti t The Profit for158 words
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Article149 1931-05-09 19 The following is the report by the Directors to th.' twenr -itarth annual teaeral meetlni of shareholders to be eld at Fullerton Building, on Ma" ltt at noon. The loss for tru- year amounted to $517.47 and after deducting this sum from the amount brought from149 words
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Article138 1931-05-09 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT Sineapurr. May S. All markets are steady to-day, rubber having improved again b\ 4» New York and tin by locally. Rubbers: New ScudaLs are 80 buyers. 8:* sellers. Ulu Benuts are want^ed at 18'^. sellers 20. Malaga Pindas can be taken at H2 ami Pa jams138 words
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Article172 1931-05-09 19 Singapore. May The local market alter b* inn dull with prtCM practically BWhimrt at 8 v till Tuesday mm* shows an improvement to P\ tor .spot Sheet The London market is reported up 1 \t\d to 2 15 lCd. U>-day and New Yo-l: up s un \d to172 words
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Article103 1931-05-09 19 Iliirrisciis and < rosfield. MetLiru Agents United Serdaim (Sumatra' 395.740. Su.hu 144.394: TandjoiiK 93.100; ftl^ln lUWMUII .iK 704; BUDfH K:tri (Sumatra) 26.439. Tan;.li Datar 45,500; Asahan Rubber 50.000; Bah Um 100.975; Tocrannir (S» 60.221; M.ncians .S» 134.464; Bila (Sumatra) 57.000. Central Suiimtra Rubber 37.632; Wampoe Tobarc,103 words
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Article42 1931-05-09 19 The following now overseas contran is announced in the Journal of the British Industries Federation— "British Industries" By Mr lees, Bickerton and Day. Ltd.. Stockp. For the supply of engines from 50 to 18'* to Ceylon. India. Federated Malay MM Alexandra Waterworks42 words
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Advertisement66 1931-05-09 19 Usetf exceed $12,000,000 Assurance in force over $38,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) D OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore LONDON OFFICE 27 Old Jewry. EC Oosapany ha* £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of Rn«H«nn h .XTRACTIVK P LAN S O F ASSURANCE P66 words
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Advertisement46 1931-05-09 19 Royal Exchange What do you connect with these two words Insurance Then why not give this old established Corporation the benefit of your connection and be assured of complete satisfaction. IRo^al Eycbanac Hssurancc. INCORPORATED A D 1720 Singapore. A CiORDKN LRE CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS. Re9 Munage46 words
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Article833 1931-05-09 20 SINGAPORE RACES Scratching^ and Selections For To-day The overniKht outlook was for rain but unless that is ht.avy it will hardly affect the going. The racing should be interesting as the scratchtags have not been very heavy. Itace 1. Ilorvcs C'Ufw 3 Div. 3 (6 Furs.) 2.15833 words
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Article907 1931-05-09 20 EXCITING GAME Adam's Splendid Goalkecping Helps I S.C.C 1: S.C.F.A 0. Before a large crowd of about 8 000 at the Anson Road Stadium last evening the S.C.C. won their way to the head of the first division of the league in a most exciting game907 words
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Article116 1931-05-09 20 thTtnn g t haVC becn Chosen to the ac.C. against the RAJ. at the Stadium on Tuesday: Adams; Elmer and Brummit Harper, Reade and Donald; Brown, Joy Kenl dall, Mlllen. and Johnson. Goals P. W. L. D. P. A. Pts. scc 8 7 1 0 30 8116 words
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Article2041 1931-05-09 20 INTERESTING OUTLOOK Innovations in the Laws of the Game [By British Air Mail] (Prom Our Own Correspondent) London, April 24. Comments ci cricket prospects axe frtiag made in all quarters. In view of the defeats inflicted upon England by Australia and South Africa during the past twelve2,041 words
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Article136 1931-05-09 20 Yesterday's Results Championship Doubles C. A. Norris and N. S. Hcgan beat W. A. Aeria and N. H. Norris. 7 —o. 6 —l. C. A. Peterson and G. d? Souza beat R. C Oehlers and G. O. G. Hay. 7 —5. 6 —4. Veterans* Singles F. Ephraums136 words
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Article47 1931-05-09 20 The following have been invited to play Association Footbill for the S.C.C. against The Flying Club on Wednesday j. Phillip; E Laidman. F. Young; C. J. Bembroke H Binendyke. R. N. Elliott; P. D. Outwin. S A* Anderson. M. D. Pennycook. H. L. Vinr^nt E A. Brodie.47 words
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