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Title Section19 1931-05-16 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,337. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. SATURDAY, MAY 16, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article580 1931-05-16 1 At a meeting of Dutch rubber growers convened by the Colonial Minister m Amsterdam yesterday a sub-committee was appointed to make an exhaustive report on the rubber question Page 11. A cruiser has been sent from Stockholm to deal with a situation arising out of a strike580 words
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Article1001 1931-05-16 1 IQuicquid ugunt homines nottri est /arraf libelli Juvtrtal It is to be hoped that members M th* CB, fare duly grateful for the O.A.G.'s firm stand j against the retrospective operation of the proposed reduction of their temporary allowances. At the same time, there is doubtless1,001 words
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Advertisement284 1931-05-16 1 START THE DAY WELL WITH A CUP OP BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA RAFFLES HOTEL I TO-NIGHT 1 Special Dinner Dance I MONIA LITTER'S CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA I GRILL ROOM j I SPECIAL DISH TO-NIGHT I BRAISED AYLESBURY DUCKLING I SUGAR PEAS SAUTE POTATOES I I $1.75. I X ---■••■••J S284 words
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Advertisement267 1931-05-16 1 I PILOT "SUPER-WASP'i I RADIO RECEIVERS 7 DEMONSTRATIONS NIGHTLY AT X X H. L. Carter Co 's New Showroom j[ X 280 ORCHARD ROAD (NEAR GRANGE ROAD) I Open Nightly Until 8 p.m. for g 5* Sales and Service X -A* I^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I V m HIX n V mm WM267 words
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Advertisement93 1931-05-16 1 LATEST AnVE!H TSEMENTS Notice by Csrtrrl 8213 r»? '.Vw- Page 9. Cinema and ether entertainment- Page 2. Kelvinator stand?rd iz never excelled Page 1. Magnolia anti-friction metal from UE Page 3. A Chevrolet Roadster at a truly low pricePage 5. Walls r,ausage~> are made from best English pork Page 13.93 words
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Advertisement11 1931-05-16 1 BiGIA TEA "CROSSED KRIS" BRAND A FINE FRESH PRODUCT OF MALAYA11 words
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Article168 1931-05-16 2 The Promise of A. H. Padgham Some of the most brilliant golf yet played In the Ryder Cup trials has been that ol A. H. Padgham, the young assistant at the Royal Ashdown Forest Club. Should he go to America. his opponent wouM find him a real fighter,168 words
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Article79 1931-05-16 2 The following is the programme of drills up to and for week ending May 17th. Saturday. 2 p.m.. Bukit Timaii Range, "F Malay) Coy., Table "A," Farrer Range. "A" <M.G.) Coy.. M.G. Classification: Siglap Camp. S.R.E. (vi. Sunday. 8 a.m.. Tangiin Barracks. All ranks S.V.C., Demonstration Platoon79 words
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Article16 1931-05-16 2 Harlesden woman: My husband says he does not care for any judge, magistrate constable, yr solicitor.16 words
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Advertisement358 1931-05-16 2 e» P i A DOUBLE Enjoyment m j ONE Evening! i Din«- m delightful 1 Comfort, served with the i 1 most delicious dishes j AT I JTHECAPIIOL I j RESTAURANTS And then Str "THE MIDDLE WATCH' At the Capitol Theatre Last 2 Nights Phone 490G for Table Reservations i358 words
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Advertisement227 1931-05-16 2 I Victoria Theatre COMMENCING SATURDAY NEXT MA V lf>th 1 1 AND NIGHTLY AT »J0 P.M. 1 1 NANDYS I CONTINENTAL REVUE I THIS IS NOT A TALKIE. I SEE THE SUBSTANCE I NOT THE SHADOW. I SINGING, DANCING, COMEDY. I HOOKING AT JOHN LITTLES $3, $2 &1. j I227 words
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Advertisement208 1931-05-16 2 x, I c.15 TO-NIGHT 915 i MATINEE: TOD AY TOMORROW AT [j Children Half Price S Another brilliant triumph S for the House with THE S Stars and THE Pictures i I ANN i HARDING jjj "The Screen's Foremost Actress" IN I A PICTURE TRULY WORTHY OF ISJ ALHAMBRA'S REPUTATION208 words
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Miscellaneous330 1931-05-16 2 THE WKBK -N.i'urday. K't h H) P h Water 09 5. fJ H. 21.41. M ft. Hotel Van Wijk meeting, Fullorton Buildm* IS .Singapore Races: L:'» t Day RSYC Reßatta. 4.30 p .m. Football: mvIM i«-A. at J 4 :lan »-,:.r D:v II Police vs. BAT at Thomsoi Road Cricket:330 words
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Article412 1931-05-16 3 Hospital Fight to Save Life of Ex-Convict Lot d< n, April 9. Oik ot the most famous surgeons of the day is righting for the life of an ex-convict of seventy-three m one of London's great hospitals. The old ex-convict has spent thirty-four years m prison for412 words
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Article200 1931-05-16 3 Young Woman's Clever Ruse Hong X »iik May 1. Vifeilant Revenue Officers discovered cleverly concealed false sides to a nest that Chan Ho, a young woman, was carrying off the Wing Lok Wharf, shortly nfter the Sui Tai berthed from Macao on Sunday. The false sides were200 words
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Article16 1931-05-16 3 IScMthend wife: My struggles for haippiness have been woirc than the of Napoleon crossing the Alp>.16 words
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Advertisement127 1931-05-16 3 [ELECTRICITY j^ ECONOMY AND SERVICE 1 m B [Im )s])On Duty V H Jut V\BV y^ll round v gQ^' the Your Electric Power Supply Mr Sr 1 1 1 is available 24 hours a day To Light, Heat, Cook and Clean. BAYARD PENS 1 GUARANTEED STAINLESS STEEL. I ALL POINTS127 words
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Advertisement217 1931-05-16 3 Trou ble -free bearing surface -^'<\ if'tfY^Kblf* 'tiiTT*^ magnolia" C~l^ THE MAGNOLIA ANTI-FRICTION METAL Sole Agents m Malaya: co. of gt. br.tain. hd 49 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET, LONDON, E.C.4 AGENTS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD United Engineers Limited. < Incorporated m the Straits Settlements). SINGAPORE BRANCHES SeerlinK Silver Cup and Co\tr Sterling217 words
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Miscellaneous574 1931-05-16 3 CHURCH SERVICES ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL SUNDAY AFTER ASCENSION 7 a.m. Holy Comir union 7.30 a.m. Matins. 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral> 9.15 a.m. Holy Communion. 10 a.m. Sunday School at St. Andrew's School. 5.30 p.m. Evensong (Choral) and Sermon. Monday. Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. Holy Communion. Tuesday, Thursday and574 words
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1463 1931-05-16 4 C. N. BICKFORD - AN OLD-TIMER WRITES— OF MODERN SEAMEN C. N. BICKFORD BY CAPT. HOW the crew of the Wamphray was rescued from their doomed vessel by Germans m the nick of time, and how after being imprisoned m Chile some of us were forced to join a ship to replace men who1,463 words
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Article285 1931-05-16 4 Latest Bandit Outrage m Fukien Amoy. April 28. The French Consul of Amoy. M. Fernand Roy. hi charge of affairs for Spain, has been informed that Bishop Prat, a resident of Amoy, and Father Albino Andres, of Fangtien. a village about halfway between Hweian and Hinghwa. were285 words
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Article182 1931-05-16 4 New Locomotives to be Bought m Britain Nanking, April 29. Sixteen new locomotives for the TientsinPukow Railway, of the Pacific and MiJcado types, will shortly be ordered from Great Britain m accordance with the Railway AdministraI tion's programme to provide better service on I the Line. The total182 words
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Article406 1931-05-16 4 Revolting 'All-in' Spectacle London, April 6. London had a taste of "all-in" wrestling at the London Sports Club last night At the end of the exhibition some of the audience were booing wildly, some cheering, and many of the women present looked sick, writes a Daily Express special406 words
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Article43 1931-05-16 4 Solicitor at West London: Did not you throw beer over your husband? Wife: Well it was my beer. WestclirT man: I have two so s in th:« choir Magistrate. I am afraid that does not count much m a dangerous driving ci i*.43 words
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Article240 1931-05-16 4 French Military Influence m U>e Balkans Rome. Mj» Startling figures regarding Urn MB Prance's south-eastorn tttrtlttft. Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia, an the prefect to the military budp't I to the Chamber, comparing Fram I armaments. According to the I countries have under tbi c lours which ar? uniformly240 words
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Article64 1931-05-16 4 China Gives PM* Mr. Valpy It is learned that Mr \V. compensation to thr M Mexican Currency). h»s a1536,000. Mr. Valpy. a Briti.sh subjn from the service of the r>i way Mr. Arthur Hftulfrson. th« tary, m the House of C< mm m he was content to iMVf64 words
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Article12 1931-05-16 4 Essex witness, taking tl><" the evidence I shall it* stole my blanket*.12 words
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Advertisement337 1931-05-16 4 Long Miles at the Wheel ■I wA Are Miles You Don't Feel m a MORRIS *n a Morris driving strain and consistent comfort enables you cr^mp ha c been eliminated. to lead the way out of traffic ThiT boon has been achieved blocks, acceleration under by the adjustability of seats337 words
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Article516 1931-05-16 5 MORPHINE Ex-Stockbroker Decoyed by Bootleggers London April 9. Mr. William Webster, a former member of the London Stock Exchange, who is at present m business m New York, has had a remarkable escape from death m Montreal at the hands of gangsters acting on the instructions516 words
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Article68 1931-05-16 5 Serious Incident m India Simla, May 1. Quetta. May 1. Lieutenant M. C. Reinhold. belonging to the 13th Lancers, was brought here from Loralai by aeroplane, with serious wounds. He was admitted to the British military hospital, where, after receiving treatment, he is now progressing satisfactorily. It68 words
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Article322 1931-05-16 5 Routine Orders by Lieutenant-Colonel M. J. T. Reilly. M.C., Commanding S.S.V.F. Singapore, May 13. Camps. The following camp is republished for I information. Place Unit Assemble Disperse Siglap S.R.E. (v) May 16 May 17 Ranges. The following Range Allotments are republished for information. Buses Leave Drill Hall322 words
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Article138 1931-05-16 5 Rumours of a Moratorium Bcrito. M.iv 6. The persistent reports, circulating abroad that the German Government is planning to apply for a moratorium under the Young Plaii, are beine featured by the German Pre^s. which however has refrained from comments, pointing out merely that the alar:?iir.g drop ill138 words
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Article116 1931-05-16 5 New Edition Brought Up-to-Date The new and fif'h edition of this practical hand-book has been introduced and many n?\\ illustrations added to bring it up to date. It is written m simple language to meet the demand of owner-drivers for complet- practical information on pre-nt-day c.ir 'lestrical116 words
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Article114 1931-05-16 5 Demonstration m Favour of "Chinese Soviets" Manila. May 1. Serious trouble was narrowly averted here to-day during May Day celebrations when 5.000 I Filipino Reds paraded the city carrying banners which read "Long live- the Soviets of China." They staged a demonstration m Calnocan, a] suburb of114 words
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Article14 1931-05-16 5 Shoreditch woman: My husband is no fool, or he would not have married me.14 words
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Article719 1931-05-16 5 A Pioneer of Transport M. Andre Michelin, director of the Societe Michelm ?t Cie. and the Michelin Tire Company, Linvted, died at his house, 43 Rue Am- pere Paris m mail week at the age of 78. With him there disappears a prominent figure m French industrial life,719 words
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Article159 1931-05-16 5 Expulsion from Russia Causes Tension Hclsingfors, May 7. Serious tension has arisen between Finland and Russia over the latter's banishment to the White Sea district and Siberia of 10.000 immigrants Finns living across Mve Finnish-Russian border whose fate has aroused indignation throughout the country. A mass meeting at159 words
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Article75 1931-05-16 5 A Storm of Protest from Austrian Spinters Vienna, May 7. A tax on bachelors and spinsters is contemplated by the Austrian Government as part of its financial rehabilitation programme, according to the central organ of the leading Catholic Party. The plan has evoked a st'>rm of protest,75 words
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Advertisement240 1931-05-16 5 a sporty Roadster at a truly low price Gleaming with chromium plate, finished m sporting colours and built on low rakish lines, this 1931 Chevrolet de Luxe Roadster is one of the handsomest cars on the road. A wide, easily-entered "dickey" at the back seats two people m comfort or240 words
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Advertisement60 1931-05-16 5 lUIAI\C IM "Every time I light a Craven "A" I thank my doctor for recommending them He knows, and I know, that they don't harm the throat." CORK-TIPPED VIRGINIA CIGARETTES Made Specially to Prevent Sore Throats MADE IN LONDON BY CARRERAS LTD. 142 YEARS' REPUTATION for QUALITY Sole Agents: HUTTENBACII,60 words
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Article, Illustration2260 1931-05-16 6 Chance for Musical Talkies The Mamoulian Th eory FILM NOTES IBy Our Film Correspondent AI.HAMBKa have not U t.nn *>l vrftUng Ovi-.' able b. lix a cljfinitii d:it eith-.-r for Cit.» LiKhl^ of loi WbOQfttC, and it is problematical vUiuh ofl UMM Mptffl v,iii iirst be played. They ■ft exjx(2,260 words
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Article339 1931-05-16 6 MARIE DRESSLER found one of a New York's largest and most exclusive a women's clubs. JEANETTE MACUONALD will be 1 24 next month. She is sft. 2ins., has i green eye* and red hair. Her sports are swimming, riding tennis and golf. CYRIL MAUDE, siar of Grumpy. once339 words
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Article327 1931-05-16 6 Film fans, if they had access to the wardrobe storage rooms of large studios, would be delighted with the memories evoked by old costumes which their film heroes and heroines iron m well-remembered pictures of years gone by. Hanging from a dusty lack on the floor of the costume327 words
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Article191 1931-05-16 6 Novel Method to Obtain Publicity In the Shanghai Special District Court, before Judge Chow. Hsuch Chi-shi. a film actor m the employ cf the Shanghai Motion Picture Co., brought action fcr assault against Ch?n Ken-jan and Chao Tai-shan. manager and actor respectively, of the Yu Lien191 words
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Article831 1931-05-16 6 IVAN SHARPE - Scottish Cup Final Scenes IVAN SHARPE BY Bringing Football into Disrepute I Players* Attacks on the THIS season's Scottish Cup Final between Celtic and Motherwell clubs will go down m the records as one of the most remarkable m the history of the game. This was Motherwell's first Final. It831 words
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708 1931-05-16 6 FLOWERS AND TREES WAIT CAMERA CAW (Special to the Free Pre.vs> TTHE movie makex-s of Hollywood no longer go to nature when stadfcl *USV> demand a shrubbery background of a seasonal kind. Instead, they bring nat'.;: on to the sound stages, completely defy her climatic idiosyncru i< > and I708 words
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Article1010 1931-05-16 7 LONDON MEMORIES When The Judge Asked for Hot Brandy Mr. T. Howard Dcighton has rilled the office of Undtr-Sheriff of the City of London twelve times, and will probably do so again next year. "I had to take a rest this year." he told me,1,010 words
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Article107 1931-05-16 7 "Guilty, but insane," was the verdict of the iury uhich heard t.he evidence at the trial at the Hcng Kong Supreme Court of Martin Gonzales Correa. a Filipino, charged with the murder of John Harrison, plumber on the liner Empress of Russia, on February 24. Sir Joseph Kemp. Chief Justice,107 words
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Article647 1931-05-16 7 A BEAUTIFUL SLAVE "Don't Take Them Too Seriously" Having eaten enragta porridge to keep Urn ancient frame well nourished. Zara Agha. the Turk who claims to be 157. was disposed .o talk about women. As he has been married 11 times, one listened to him647 words
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Article219 1931-05-16 7 Spoiling The View That Millet Made Famous Paris April 13. British visitors who make the trip to Barbizen. south of Paris, the home of Francois Millet, whose picture The Angelus is known all over the world, will be shocked to find that the landscape has been disfigured219 words
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Article115 1931-05-16 7 Celebration of His Golden Jubilee (From Our Ovn Correspondent > Penanff. May 16. Great preparations are being made to celebrate the birthday and golden jubilee of the reign of the Sultan of Kedah. The celebrations are rxpected to last five days. The King was the youngest of115 words
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Advertisement268 1931-05-16 7 When dressing for dinner The use of '"Hazeline' Snow" is a ~1 indispensable. It cleanses the pores, V?*? 4% 'i refreshes the skin and provides /Q tlle P^fect surface for the final M Mil application of face powder. MjL "'HAZELINE' 'Ml SNOW" flk AH^ Vanishes immediately, v V^i leaving no268 words
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Advertisement228 1931-05-16 7 fed on Cow Gate and crowned with HEALTH and HAPPINESS Follow the example cl delighted Parents throughout Malaya, and put your Baby on this famous Food See how happily and easily he digests the light nourishing curd, and watch how quick!y the sound flesh and strong bones form and develop228 words
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Article272 1931-05-16 8 Imprisoned Without Trial London, April 29. Mr. Robert Boothbj. the Conservative 1 Member for Eastern Aberdeen, is to ask the Foreign Secretary m the House of Commons whether lils attention has been called to the arrest at Taonnina, Sicily, on March 12 and subsequent imprisonment without trial of272 words
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Article197 1931-05-16 8 European Badly Burned (From Our Own Correspondent > Malacca, May 14. Mr. S W. Sidford of Ayer Tckah Estate. Asahan, was khfl victim of an unfortunate accident last Sunday morning. He was filling the petrol tank of bll motor cycle when some petrol overflowed and a hurricane lamp197 words
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Article169 1931-05-16 8 An Extra Performance at Aldershot This Year This year's Aldershot Command Searchlight Tattoo will have six performances, instead of the usual live, to compensate for the fact that ■ttermUom to the Rushmoor Arena give room lot 8.000 few*r spectators than the previous maximum. The rough ground on the169 words
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Article321 1931-05-16 8 Sight Club Queen To Tour As A Cowgirl New York. April 14. Texas Ouinan. the night dub queen of New York, is point u> takt a "Wild West Night Club." including thirty-five girls, ten men. and a complete orchestra, with her when she visits London m June.321 words
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Article200 1931-05-16 8 700- Mile Trip by Sea and Canal from London. Calais. April 12. The iUTiv;"U oi a small dinghy at one o'clock rr-doy created put interest wtvn it was learned that it had come from the other side Ol the Channel. It^ occupants. Miss Gladys Clements, of H200 words
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Article130 1931-05-16 8 Owen Smith Available This Season London. April IK. Amony the Freshmen at Oxford this summer will be two ready-made cricketers. Aho should be a help to D. N. Moore, the 'Varsity*. JTOUMf < .tptain. m his difficult task of selecting a cricket team that will be able to130 words
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Article270 1931-05-16 8 Police Car Unlucky m Dash After Suspects •By Dutch Air Mail* London, April 29. A station sergeant and three constables were injured early to-day when a police car In which they were chasing suspected shop raiders overturned at Ilford. Shortly after 2 a.m. to-day a watchman270 words
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Article245 1931-05-16 8 What the Zoo Does With All Its "Cast-Offs" London, April 29. C.istinr: a fly made of tiny fragment* of birds of paradise plumes is the privilege of anglers who are also Fellows of the Zoological Society. Feathers from all the rare birds m the Zoo are245 words
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Article122 1931-05-16 8 London, April 4. Motor-car salesmen on Thursday night reported one of the best weeks of business this year. March saw a considerable revival m the car industry, and most factories were working at top pressure to complete orders. Long convoys of new Austins. Singers and Morris122 words
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Article740 1931-05-16 8 "MY PRIVATE DIARY" Secrets of a Friend of Kings 'I have always refused to accept even playful admiration from a married man! And I think a weman who flirts m earnest with a married man Ls a fiend So writes Dai^y. Princess Pless. formerly Miss Daisy740 words
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Article227 1931-05-16 8 Canon J. M. Wilson, of Clifton College Canon James Maurice Wilson. beadmastef >t Ciition Collet j from 1879-90 and for twenty yean ■rtenoe and mathematical master at Rusty, died m mail week at his home near Peterslield. Hampshire, aged ninety-tour. Despite his age he was227 words
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Article32 1931-05-16 8 Harlesd/n man The woman witness oromised to attend the court, but now her husband will not let her come unless T find MMtbec woman lo look after him while she is away.32 words
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Advertisement23 1931-05-16 8 A> f|\^ JBR3* lly|r Im^ IL Incor Porated m S.S.) wfiSH BY S V^^^^— Hb^^^^B I^^^ Singapore, Pcnnng, ■l/ >!*"N'J^B Kunla Lumpur and23 words
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Advertisement178 1931-05-16 8 %r DAlNTY,appealing Jellies can be made with little trouble and expense by using Cerebos Jelly Crystals. Everyone will relish their delicious fresh fruit flavours and enjoy C* their cooling and refreshing g£ Jelly Crystals V Resident Agents: Sitme. Darby S Co. Ltd.. SiHXitfiore. ART FURNITURE DEPCvT FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS Show Rooms178 words
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Advertisement429 1931-05-16 9 business cards. '^"memorials. >IN(iAPORE CASKET CO. \os I 3. Tcnhas Road. jvi-ndrr Street— Phone 6075. I>HOTOGRAPHED BY Ell MGENT BUCKERIDGE „-,t Class Work— Lowest Rates UPLAW Bl ILDING— "Phone 789R |M)N T WEAK A TRUSS! Kupture ApNole Ajrrnts HAYNARD CO., LTD. 11. BATTERY ROAD. IUiLXK (HIPPINGS, ROAD M i AL429 words
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Advertisement686 1931-05-16 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE la hereby given thai tenders are now invited tor the following materials or services, and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained In the Tender Room. Municipal Offices: Supply of G. 600 tons of Australian Gas Coal Shipment to give delivery between August686 words
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Advertisement573 1931-05-16 9 NOTICES. EXCHANGE BANKS. Tne Exchange Banks will be closed on: Monday lf*9 ~">th. Whit Monday < Bank Holiday). CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LIMITED. ■Incorporated m the Straits Settlements.) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Twentieth Annual General Meeting of the above-named Company will be held at 65. Geylang Road. Singapore, on573 words
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Advertisement611 1931-05-16 9 Conquer w i^r f I (irritability, Ht»t]e*sneM» stomach troubles sl<M»ple»sne9!i). Nerve -weakness causes bad transmission of the nerve impulses and may result m t ie irregular STOMACH TROUBLES functioning of almost every organ oi the body. are usually im to weakIrritable nerves digestive troubles, stomach pains, < *;leeplessness»~all these dilrerent611 words
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Article60 1931-05-16 10 CARAPIET.— At 2.50 p.m. on May 15th.. at her residence No. 13A Balmoral Road. Singapore. Ripsy Carapiet. beloved wife of the late Jacob Carapiet. m her 72nd year. The cortege will leave her residence for the Armenian Church of St. Gregory at 4 p.m. this afternoon and thence to60 words
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775 1931-05-16 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATURDAY. May 16, 1931. EXIT THE AIRSHIP It seems doubtful whether on second thoughts public opinion will be as decided m its satisfaction at the decision not to proceed with the further construction of airships as is at present the case. The times are certainly not propitious775 words
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Article262 1931-05-16 10 Captain T. M. Winsley S.R.A. (v), S.S.V.F.. has been granted the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal. The correspondent who writes regarding the cash sweeps at the Races has emitted to authenticate his letter which cannot therefore be published. Mr. Lim Teng Seng. 228 Beach Road, Singapore, has been authorised262 words
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Article1846 1931-05-16 10 SOUL OF THE ARTIST r Parts Played by Idealism and Symbolism Speaking of Epst?in-like tendencies m modern Indian art m concluding a highly instructive lecture at the Singapore Rotary Club tiffin yesterday, Mr. Trivikraman Tempi, M.A.. the artist grandson of Ravi Varma. whose works were well-known In1,846 words
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Article88 1931-05-16 10 For Saturday May 16th Before the Acting Chief .lush.. Court: Hoe Hup trading as T.u TV* vs. Syed Abdullah Badji-n I Before Mr. JmUm a'Berkrtt Terrell I Court:— E. A. Barbour, vs. R A EU mention (part heard by Tmvll MONDAY MAY IXth Before the Acting Chief .lush..88 words
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69 1931-05-16 10 His Excellency the Officvr Adnr.: Government accompanied by Mr I and Mr. A Hyde will leave Mng»P night mail train on May 20th. for pur. wnere he will stay at Ktnu^ the evening of May 22nd. whei will leave by the night69 words
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Article35 1931-05-16 10 Ceylon papers report that tin* A >' Gordon, Singapore Municipal Arc' curred on board the Hector m Ooloml on April 28 from natural caustv; -i the following evening Mrs G cdon her voyage m the Hector35 words
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Advertisement210 1931-05-16 10 MARTINI VERMOUTH I j i OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE Sole Agents C'ALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated tinder the Companies' Ordinances oj Hong Koug>. {Incorporated m Shanghai). 90 ROBINSON ROAD. TELEPHONE 6228. BY SPECIAL "A HM THE KING APPOINTMENT TO F SIAM I, POPULAR STYLES IN ENGAGEMENT AND ALL DIAMOND SET PLATINUM WEDDING210 words
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Advertisement81 1931-05-16 10 i i i i I W. C\ B"»"O o. 11 f WHY DO STARS WINK We imagine that somebody m the front row of the stalls has something to do with it. Whilst one cannot insure against the probable effects of such an action a "GAFLAC" Accident Policy is never81 words
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Article78 1931-05-16 11 AMSTERDAM MEETING Official Committee to Make Kxhaustive Report rim. BEKNARD PRESENT 1 Router \s Service] The Hajrue. May 15. DMrttßg of rubber growers Colonial Minister, held at the I it tended by Dr. Eernard, irUnent of Agriculture. Dutch decided to appoint a sub-com-i up an exhaustive report78 words
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Article104 1931-05-16 11 British Assistance for Mauritius R nil.)- Official Service 1 Ruffby. May 14. of Common- Dr. Drummond r -Secretary for the Colonies, li pave early and sympathvi to the situation m Mauritius. recent hurricane, and proposed I of £5,000 In aid of relief of fuarmntee the Interest and lyments104 words
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Article111 1931-05-16 11 Papal Encyclical on World Troubles I Reuter's Service. 1 Rome. May 15. Papal Encyclical on social and la-publi-h>d to-day. It denounces industrialism and communion as rnlcloua t rron and says that capital r KM two essential elements m the •nomic regime which must be d to enabh- the111 words
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Article65 1931-05-16 11 Prince's Friend m Kenya Air Accident [British Radio Official Service! Rugby. May 15. tain Henya Finch-Hatton. brother of the Wmrhilsea. friend of the Prince of d a famous big game-hunter, was yesUed with his native servant m an accident m South Kenya. East Africa. J from Mombassa65 words
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Article43 1931-05-16 11 I Tory Amendment for Rejection I Retlter*! Service Lcndcn, May 15. •t' amendment has been tabled km of the Finance Bill when it r the second reading m the house Tuesday. It is principally based i to the land tax proposals43 words
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Article25 1931-05-16 11 To )v Presented at Court on Wednesday HESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London. May 15. 'h of Johore is to be presented at dnewtey.25 words
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Article97 1931-05-16 11 Within Month of Husband's Demise ••ospectcd member of the Arnunitj of Singapore passed away 'rnooa m the person of Mrs. Ripsy husband, Mr. Jacob Carapiet. h« on|y 25 days ago who was 72 years of age. was *eU until a few days ago, when nee of an97 words
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Article203 1931-05-16 11 LONDON CONFERENCE Seeking Remedies for a Serious Situation [British Raiio— Official Service] Ru/rby, May 15. Representatives of the worlds wheat exporting countries are meediig m London next Monday on the initiative of Canada at the first conference of its kind ever held. There was a conference203 words
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Article180 1931-05-16 11 European Manager Sentenced i (From Our ©vn Correspondent) Ipch. May 15. Two Judgss la the Ferak Supreme Court were occupied for three days this week with a single case each. Yesterday Mr. Justice Crabb Watt concluded the trial cf lan Demel. accused of breach of trust of180 words
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Article102 1931-05-16 11 Siamese Services to Hanoi and Rangoon (FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 Bangkok, May 14. The statutory meeting of the shareholders of h:' Aerial Transport Company of Siam was held yesterday. The first line opened will be the Korat-Naken-Panom, operated by four Puss-Moths, with a cruising speed of over102 words
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Article64 1931-05-16 11 L Prince of Wales' Fund I British Radio Official Service] Rug-by, May 15. The Prince of Wales' British Legion Pensions Fund has realised £123,000. The Prince, after allocating £34.500 to various institutions, has decided that the balance of £88.500 and any additional sum that may be received will64 words
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Article49 1931-05-16 11 Flying Boats Home from Basra [British Radio Official Service 1 Rugby, May 15. The squadron of the Royal Air Force comprising three Southampton flying-boats, has reached England on its return from Basra, having flown via Syria, Egypt. Athens, Italy and France. Squadron Leader Mackworth was m command.49 words
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Article35 1931-05-16 11 Decision Against Reduction Confirmed [Reuter's Service] Paris, May 15. The board of the Suez Canal Company, after reconsidering the question, confirmed the decision not to reduce the canal dues for the present.35 words
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Article43 1931-05-16 11 To Come Into Force on June Ist Reuter's Par Eastern Service 1 Nanking, May 15. Upon the suggestion of Marshal Chiang Kai3hek the People's Convention to-day passed a resolution that the provisional constitution shall come Into operation on June Ist next.43 words
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Article410 1931-05-16 11 SINGAPORE EXPERIMENT Municipal President's I Visit i It may be hoped that the driving over the experimental section of rubber road In Trafalgar Street yesterday by Mr. Bartley, the President of the Municipal Commissioners, is an augury of much wider use of rubber roads, and of consequent410 words
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Article117 1931-05-16 11 Feeling Against Lancashire Employers I Reuter's Service] Londqp, May 13. Feeling is running high m Nelson. Lancashire, m connection with the weaving employers' resolve to increase the looms per man Xc eight. The Weavers' Association last nigh: organised a demonstration by 20.000 men m which the117 words
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Article57 1931-05-16 11 Dismissal of 2000 Natives m Java IReuter's Service) Batavia, May 15. The British Tobacco Company has decided drastically to economise m their Java factories. The Sourabaya factory is to be closed resulting m the dismissal of 2,000 natives, and the construction of the Semarang factory Is to be57 words
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Article91 1931-05-16 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES t FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] London, May 15, 5.42 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £105 516 (£lO5 1)16). Forward £106 11|16 (£lO6 5 16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair91 words
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Article82 1931-05-16 11 David Hughes' Centenary [British Radio Official Service] Ruffbj, May 15. To-day is the centenary of the birth ir London of David Hughes, the inventor of thi telegTaph printer and the induction motor When he died he left £400,000 to hospitals aru scientific research. [David Hughes, who was82 words
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Article95 1931-05-16 11 CRUISER T O AWE STRIKERS SWEDISH DISORDERS Five Killed m Conflict With Military TROOP TRAIN STONED [Reuters Service] St'lleftea, Sweden, May 15, A cruiser was ordered to leave Stockholm last night for Aadalen. where the trade unions h3\e ordered a general strike m sympa.hy with the saw-niill strikers m the95 words
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Article251 1931-05-16 11 East Lynne At The Alhambra If the Alhambra Theatre draws record hMKM this week-end it will be because East Lynne not only represents the fulfilment of Fox Movietone's promise, but because lovely Ann Harding gives the most notable dramatic performanc:the Singapore screen has seen for many months. Ably251 words
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Article104 1931-05-16 11 Year's Heaviest Decline m April Malayan trade m April declined by more than $56,000,000 compared with that of April last year, the decrease being heavier than m any of the three preceding months of *he year. Imports, at $37,356,000. showed a fall of $28,721,000 compared with the $66,077,000104 words
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Article368 1931-05-16 11 Proprietor of Asiatic Stamp Co. Charged S. K. Mohamed Ismail, proprietor of the Asiatic Stamp Co., was the accused m a case that came before the Acting District Judge (Mr. G. T. Peall> yesterday afternoon. The complainant. K. M. Naina Mohamed. hi a pedlar of books and368 words
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Article22 1931-05-16 11 The annual dinner of the Institute of Architects of Malaya will be held at Raffles Hotel on May 30th at 7.45 p.m.22 words
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Advertisement268 1931-05-16 11 sriiigi?jrjiifiiri!ffiiiyifi»a TOBfeteb I SO EASY TO WASH SO HARD TO WEAR OUT jjj ifi Tobralco makes Lie smartest little wash fjociis. Tliis season's »fi W smart and fashionable designs provide for as many changes as you |fj please. There are delightful patterns for the children too. Tobralco is easily washed—268 words
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Article870 1931-05-16 12 MANSFIELD'S DEFRAUDED Series of Defalcations Described HOW THEY WERE CONCEALED <Frcm Our Own OkmpOOdwtl Penan*. Miv 14. 1. C. Shafto -.-accmiiitant to Ml I m. Mansneld* wai sentenced to live ni')!ith simple imprisonment m the DiUrict Court to-day. OB I charm of criminal b-each870 words
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Article126 1931-05-16 12 Despite Withdrawal of 2,000 Enumerators London, May 7. Newspaper alienation; that the recent census had been spoiled as the result of 2,000 enumerators dnMHI from the ranks of the unemployed abandoning the task owing to dissatisfaction with the pay, or tor other reasons, formed the Kubji t126 words
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Article502 1931-05-16 12 A WATER PRINCESS Potted Fun at Tait's Shows H iiqwun ikan perempuan ikan pcri'my.an ikan ikan At tbil insistent invitation ire started with the Wattr Princess (writes I Free Press reprc cnUttVt Who visited Tail's carnival show at Anton R«>aci yesterday i>v?nin*j>. She w.is standing—502 words
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Article141 1931-05-16 12 Government to Assist Kreditanstalt [Renter's Service! Vienna, Mly 14. ihs National Council, After an ail night sittins adopted a Bill enpbimi; Government tc \s*tet ihc KreditansUlt by providing cifdil jf 150.000.000 schiliin^s. The rm 03 the Kreditaiu.tait is ending ant ■nanv depotltori hue returned their money. (It was141 words
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Article202 1931-05-16 12 Funeral of Indian Student Postponed London, May Doubt! as to how Mr. Jagdish Chandra Bhatta (22 a second-year student at the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Sheffield University, mot his death, hay? led to the postponement if the funeral, which was fixed for to-day. Mr. Bh?tia's mutilated202 words
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Article23 1931-05-16 12 Bad d. unshaven man at Southend. when rent to a social home: I can't Kuarnntoe to stay UmBH unless it is rrnipulously clean.23 words
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Article528 1931-05-16 12 ASSAULT STORY Charge Against Lady Dismissed I Mrs. Margaret Coxon of Meyer Mansions. Singapore, was charged before the Second! Police Magistrate 'Mr. G. E. Clayton) yesterday afternoon with using criminal force to an Indian bill collector named Nadaram. Mrs. Coxon claimed trial, and complainant I llatad528 words
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Article106 1931-05-16 12 Remarkable Claim Dismissed With Costs Holding that the original debt of $4,000 had been paid, the Acting Chief Justice (Mr. Justice Sproule» yesterday dismissed the claim by P.R.M.R.M. Nagapa Chettiar for $91,183.32 from A.R.S.S. Subramaniam Chettiar. trading as Anna Roona Soona Soona. over $87,000 o1 this money bsMr.g106 words
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Article117 1931-05-16 12 Dhoby Ghaut Shopkeeper Fined A charge of selling obscene post cards wa.< made against Rahmatulla. a shopkeeper at 9 Dhoby Ghaut, before the Fourth Police Magistrate (Mr. W. H. Whitton) yesterday afternoon. Accused claimed trial through his counsel (Mr. C. R. Stuart), and Detective Inspector McEwan. giving117 words
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Article111 1931-05-16 12 Occupants Saved by Parachutes London. May 7. Four members of the Royal Air Force were saved by the use of parachutes m two collisions, at Aldershot and Banbury, respectively, resulting m the destruction of four singleseater fighters. Two machines collided at Etanbury at a height of111 words
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Article624 1931-05-16 12 SURVEYOR'S REPORT Need for Supervision of Concrete Structures Mr. A Carmell, acting Building Surveyor, m the annual report of the Building Surveyor's Department for last year states During the year under review, while a slight increase is shown m plans submitted and approved, the number of624 words
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Article145 1931-05-16 12 Fall From Moving Vehicle. An accident m front of the Police Court tmild'ng on May 7 was the subject of aln inquiry by the Singapore Coroner (Mr. F. G Bourne i yevt_rday morning. A trolley bus conductor stated that a vehicle of which hi- wa> m charge145 words
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Article85 1931-05-16 12 Dowry cf Us. 125,000 Paid at "TUak" Ceremony Agartala, May 6. The marriage of His Highness the Maharaja of Tripura takes place on May 28th. The bride is a Princess of Parma State, m the Central Provinces. Two prominent Sardars from Parma represented the State at the tilak85 words
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Article13 1931-05-16 12 Mr. D. Wills hns been appointed Official Assignee and Registrar of Companies, Penang13 words
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Article318 1931-05-16 12 LADY DRUMMOND HAY Plans for Graf-Zeppelin's Expedition Munich, May 6. m Uttle hotel room here there was signed on Wednesday an agreement providing for a history-making meeting at the North Pole for the submarine Nautilus and the dirigible Gral Zeppelin m the course of this318 words
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Article210 1931-05-16 12 Death of New York Dramatist [Heater 1 service) NCW York. May 11. The death is announced to-day of the wellVuiown dramatist. David Belaso. David Belasco was born m San Franeiisco m 1859. Deing the sen cf Humrhrev Belasco and Reina Martin, txuh native iof England. H' was educated210 words
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Article197 1931-05-16 12 Possible Action by International Body Lor.don. May b. On the subject of the congress Of the International Chamber of Commer '<*. tIM Washington Times states. There is a general btUef that the American delegate! will take as Itttk part as possible m the discussion on the international debts.197 words
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Article160 1931-05-16 12 Rs. 7.703 Taken From Hotel Cashier A sensational highway robbsry m the Vin r I of Colombo In broad dayKght last week is engaging the attention <>f the Crime Police. The cashier of the QaDe Pace Hot^i had >d a cheque for Rs. 7.703 and was returning160 words
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Article21 1931-05-16 12 Kilburn defendant: I strongly object to thb woman giving evidence against me. She got me a mci.th tbfl last time. f21 words
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Article410 1931-05-16 12 COMMONS STATEMENT RlOO to be Retained ir Experiments PIBLK APPROVES DECISION I Rctter"! Ben I 1..H1U .1, Ifr. Mat Donald i:. the tfou ckiy announced that no n i built. Qardington win be kept of a SCttnttflc mvrt nation and tl retained us nn410 words
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Article55 1931-05-16 12 Talkie Shown at Dinner Party i British Radio— Official B R«ffVy, m s w After private dinner j):irtv it v to-night, the Prince of Wftfefl I talking tiim of his expertona r durli Amorican tour. Thji, ui)i of the first tme h'\s enterti toed his guest irltli hv*55 words
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Article177 1931-05-16 12 No Newi of Burma Po Superintendent The Only <;f!;ci;l i;cu> It elVl Ince yestez :'.iy a eommuni i to confirm the, apprehen I n th Superintendent ol i'< Uce, ivtkl attack cm hi> party. B ROM almost certain U I pecti r i i Police, irho177 words
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Article33 1931-05-16 12 Assistant Magistrate- Slici to Injuries at P»tn C.iN Patna, May «i;h 1 lit- (i:t:. v UP. L H S:>ikt'':l. I.C: Magistxato and OoBKtOT, R fects of face Lpj of polo33 words
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Article704 1931-05-16 13 Cricket, Pedestrianism and Hockey IB\ Dutch Air Mai! i [Fran Our Own Ccrr:.-. no^dr t London, April 28. Scotland started its ertefeet ■mop last week n advaiuc of England, but the weather was vciy bad and Greenock was the only place where a definite result was reached Greenock704 words
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Article148 1931-05-16 13 When one hears of the cost of golf m the United States the figures strike one as exorbitant. However, I am told that expenditure on the courses and club houses has m most cases been so lavish as to wan-ant "big money" I membership. And their club148 words
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Article253 1931-05-16 13 A Win for Farnborou^h's Headmaster (By Dpteh Air Mail) i Our Our? Correspondent] Lonttan. April 29. Tht.e was a delightful personal incident m connection with the victor, at the conclusion 3f the English Amateur Golf Championship won by L. G. Crawley when a little group of four253 words
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Article390 1931-05-16 13 New Japanese Records Tokyo. April 24. The Kwanto track and field championships i pent-d to-day m ideal weather. A new Japanese record for the discus throw was made, at 43.17 metres, by the Keio champion. Itabashi. The previous Japanese record was 42.05 metres, while the world record is 45.57390 words
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Article61 1931-05-16 13 Brown Jack Beats Firm Favourite London. May ti. The Chester Cup (.over 2 1 mik\s>. run at Chester. resuLed as follows: BROWN JACK I TRIMDON 2 FIRE AWAY 3 Sixteen ran. Won by a length: hall length between .second and third. The betting:—--100 to 8 against Brown Jack61 words
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Article17 1931-05-16 13 Wiilesden wife. I want an application for assault against my husband for simply bashing my head In.17 words
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Advertisement297 1931-05-16 13 4 > I i A f A ISN'T SHE I BONNIE? f> FOR MOTHER BABY 4 SUNSHINE VITAMIN "D" A There is Sunshine Vitamin D J ;»> m Sunshine Glaxo J digestive disorders 4 Ask your doctor J v £1 .s^^swy 'rV £&dr B r^^^^^^^a^i^a^a^_^'^- fltf^J Jf^k << PniliU Ronnie297 words
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Advertisement959 1931-05-16 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. tXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON 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 Due. Sails. t AENEAS For Marseilles, London. Rotterdam959 words
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Advertisement586 1931-05-16 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. < Incorporated m England) "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA TORTS AXD SUEZ CANAL). OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Sl— —r p^ Singapore. ■J CITY OF BATAVIA May 18 ss SERBINO June 9 HOMEWARDS. ss. CITY OF586 words
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Advertisement389 1931-05-16 14 P. fe 9 O. British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated In England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERN Ml ni LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN Dae Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage ff 1931. KARMALA 9.100389 words
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Advertisement754 1931-05-16 15 k&a k^ k m k\ I'll fO NAPLES, MARSEILLE S h LOND s O^ o ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM AND XN MARU T. 10.500 May 20 21 *<m>VKl\i MARU T. 12 COO July 15 16 N I MARU T. 10.500 June 3 4 HAKONB MARU T. 0 500 July 29 M b754 words
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Advertisement493 1931-05-16 15 <^m of famous 10^ PRESIDENT LINERS |V| TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON. FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO. SUEZ PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA. NAI'LES AM) (;f\OA Arrive Leave Leare Arrive ftinirapst«. Singapore. Penant N>m Yoik. Pre«. Hayee May 25 May 28 May 3o Mii\ Pres. Pillmore June 8 June 11493 words
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Advertisement664 1931-05-16 15 K. P. ML KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. I [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA I (Incorporated m Holland. I UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT I Telephone No. 5451. with sub-connections to Pa-ssa^e. Prelphts I Transhipment. Marire Deparinaents and I Managers dezk. I Representatives m the Straits Settlements (Sin^porv mi664 words
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Article328 1931-05-16 16 Regular Steamship Service Required Japan has carried on a trade with Siam for many years but the volume compared to the trade with other foreign countries has been small, says the Bangkok Times. Exports to Siam for 193 C totalled Yen 9,476,000 and imports from that country328 words
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Article244 1931-05-16 16 Submarines with Steam Engines London, April 9. t The end of an Interesting, though unsuccessful experiment will be seen when the submarine X 26 the last vessel of the X ciasi In commission Is, paid off. The X class submarines were designed foi the special purpose244 words
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Article132 1931-05-16 16 Six Men Believed from Devil's Islam I Adrift at Sea Port of Spain, Trinidad, Apr. 8. Six men. hungry, thirsty and weary, are ir an open boat somewhere on the high seas neai here, while two of their companions are ir. gaol awaiting an examination. A story with132 words
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Article15 1931-05-16 16 May 15. Malay Maru, (Japan) M?.kasser, Ban Ho Guan, (Dut); Willamette Valley. Kalyan, (Brit).15 words
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Advertisement492 1931-05-16 16 Burns Philp Line. < Incorporated In Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. BemUar monthly sailings by the well-known «U>amer MARELLA (7375 tons) and the S.S. MANGOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only.] «A MARKLLA is ont of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins492 words
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Advertisement535 1931-05-16 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. Inc. (Incorporated In D.8.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York. Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Du* Sail* l> 0 N#% T^ MS. SILVERSANDAL May 19 Mr.y 25 M.S. SILVERWILLOW June 2 Jane 8 M.S. SILVER YEW June 16 June 22 Par535 words
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Miscellaneous660 1931-05-16 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BT TRAIN ctuala Panang, Pekan, Sungei Lemblng and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Bangkok every Thursday &ota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh. Taiping, Penang and Kedah I and Lower Slam Jn 1 Kelantan every Monday. Wednesday and Saturday P-™-Kota Ting*! and Kedah660 words
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Miscellaneous114 1931-05-16 16 MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. Under oontract with the French Government MAIL STEAMERS. To Marseilles via Colombo, DJfeootl and Port Said. GENERAL METZINGKR 9.400 tons May 20 SPHINX 11.60 D tons June 3 To Marseille* via Madras Pondlcberrj. Coirnnbu. Djibouti aivd Port Sat© CHANTUjLY 10,000 tens May 25 To Stiffen. Hone Knnt Shanghai.114 words
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41 1931-05-16 17 REDUCTIONS IN RATES ON RUBBER AND KAPOK SEEDS of freight on the undermentioned B Straits to Conference basis are reduced as follows: <<*! to 525. 6d. per scale Ton radOMd to 455. 6d. per scale X ed radii come into force from41 words
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Article55 1931-05-16 17 I nal showed a very heavy decline .n traffic and tolls. nian whaling companies are exhuge quantity of whale oil with .vcrnment for fuel oil. i Shackleton's ship. ha 6 been urvty White Island and bring r'Mirs of Andree's party I.iGhthou>es are m future to he ix maritime nations, Britain55 words
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Article346 1931-05-16 17 low They are Dry Docked White Star liner Majestic has undergoing periodical repairs on atinf dock at Southampton, which tat Prtam of Wain m 1924. dock which mblM such enorta u> be lifted is one of the marvels most imj.ereeptibly. the great ship between two parallel346 words
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Article168 1931-05-16 17 L 1.000.000 Lawsuits Begin m New York niis for damages for loss of life and for totalling £1.000,000 m the sinking of the i tons British liner Vestris m November, will begin to-morrow m the Admiralty 3ovt befon Federal Judge Goddard, says a from New York, on April168 words
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Article165 1931-05-16 17 ihe new United States submarine i'pth of 336 ft. below the surflace on been claimed as a record. There ever, instances of deeper diving by In the spring of 1928 the new ibmartoe Bnlilla descended during her depth of 347 ft. Depths ?ompaiable v>ere reached byThe Times - 165 words
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Article509 1931-05-16 17 Drinking- Water Dropped to Lighten Statendam London, April 14. "I have had a long talk with the captain, and it seems that some mystery surrounds the cause for the ship getting off her course and on to the mudbank. because I now understand that the fog at the509 words
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Article320 1931-05-16 17 Deal. Ramsgate, and "Poaching" Rescue London, April 9. A rescue at sea has seated a "feua" between Deal and Ramsgate. bwth of whose seamen possess such records for gallantry that no tribunal could possibly place one over the other. It all began about ten days ago (writes320 words
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Article142 1931-05-16 17 Hong Kong a Dumping Ground Hong Kong, May 7. Six stowaways, who were found on board the Tjikarang on her arrival m Hong Kong from Java en Monday, were brought tefore Mr. Hamilton at the Kowlocn Police Court yesterdny morning and each sentenced to six weeks' hard labour.142 words
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Article643 1931-05-16 17 Crane Which Cost £300,000 A gate -lift ing crane, said to be the most powerful piece of machinery of its kind m Jae world, has been installed at Port Weller. th: Lake Ontario entrance to the new Welland Ship Canal. This huge crane was built at643 words
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Article280 1931-05-16 17 Squadron That Caught 700 Enemy Ships Southampton. April 5. Officers of a "hush-hush" squadron of -armed auxiliary cruisers of which few m this country heard during the great war. but which captured S9O enemy ships m the North Sea m a single year, held a reunion dinner280 words
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Article110 1931-05-16 17 Hope Abandoned for Missing: British Trawler Grimsby. April 9. The 324 -ton Grimsby trawler North Cape, with her crew of 13. was to-day officially given up as lost. She belonged to the Strand Steam Pishing Company, and sailed 34 days ago, for Icelandic waters. Although she110 words
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Advertisement364 1931-05-16 17 NORDDKUTSCHER •fy^T.]^ liUIYil. Mm ia v Vft m cor po rated li» Germany) The undernoted are the Company's Intended fixtures: OUTWARDS. DERFFLJNGER For Manila, Hong Koug. Shanghai, Taku. Dalny and Tsingtau 24 LIPPE For Saigon, Japan Ports and Vladivostock May w I HAVEL For Hong Kong, Shanghai. Taku. Dalny. Tsingtau364 words
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Article710 1931-05-16 18 LORI) IRWIN'S LETTER The Spirit Essential to India's Cool Simla, Mar. 30. Aulhontv may chanp? hands, but the influence and character on when our own authority m India has been b ised will endure, M ays Lord Invin. m acknowledging a letter from "the younger generation710 words
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Article239 1931-05-16 18 German Counter to Soviet Propaganda Berlin, May 5. A Mrtn of lectures claims VttO Russian COndttkNM will be broadcast from Germany's' largest station at Kcenigs-Wusterhau«ui, which is devoted to cultural purposes. This is to be done at th? instance of the Federal Governin rnt. mtdth thus239 words
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Article23 1931-05-16 18 tttthend motoii-.t: I did r->t know my «tte Wf out. bwausa i thought -he co Ud ;ot drive. Now I know .«hr cannot23 words
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Article724 1931-05-16 18 DRAMA OF ROOM 34 Help For Men to Take the Right Turning London, April 6. I played the strangest role of my life yesterday the character of a man straight from prison seeking a chance to go straight, writes a Daily Express Special Representative. I724 words
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Article266 1931-05-16 18 200 Reported Dead m Royalist Rioting Madrid, May 5. Complete order seems to have been restored m and around Tetuan (Spanish Morocco), where Royalist rioting m the Foreign Legion and subsequent native risings have resulted m a heavy loss of life, which is vaiiously given as between266 words
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Article79 1931-05-16 18 Berlin, May 7. A giant statue of the late Foreign Minister, Dr Stresemann, will be unveiled r*.xt month at Maycnce. m the presence of the League of Nations General Secretary, Sir Eric Drummond. Xn^°T D AbernGn and °ther leading statesmen from European countries. The statue, which79 words
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Advertisement425 1931-05-16 18 How Women Lose Fat In England Bom would yon 1 1 k<- |0 bee unhealthy fat thai you don't n<<<l and mil NNant, and at tin- saim- time feel better than you have for years Hovv would you like to lose your double rliin and your too prominent abdomen, and425 words
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Advertisement778 1931-05-16 18 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA ANl> 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 Btar Hong Kong Saigon Amritsar Iloilo778 words
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Advertisement270 1931-05-16 18 INSURANCE. THE /lt^ t SOUTH Im BRITISH H^^ insi-ranck mmunr, mmh,,, FIRE. MARINE. TRANSIT AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED \i LOWEST CURRENT RAlrv L. C. MARGOLIOUTK. i Office: 2. Finlayson Gr^ev PERSONAL ACCIDKNFS FATAL ACCIDENTS are veryday HAVE you made pravLsion lor th. of your dependents should such overt: Jce270 words
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Article129 1931-05-16 19 LO-DUTCH RUBBER CO OPERATION K.<;.A. MEETING ir d Street to he Kubherk Surfaced S SERVICE COPYRIGHT 1 London. May 14. the ;ui:ujal Biectim Of the RubkUon to-d.iy. |hi chairman, ring to tIM fall In rubber the dtilint- was attributed but if the moans of exdlstributlon had hwn properly n thta129 words
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Article177 1931-05-16 19 Singapore. May 14. been .t littk steadier during .-ck. but tfter kmprawtaf to 10. there I reaction and .H>ot is now quoted 1 nbVw quote l^ondon unchanged New Ycrk down Vi Rold to 6., gold prices i how gains of 1 16 d and X avi'lv itnce tin-177 words
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Article132 1931-05-16 19 LEWIS PEATS REPORT f rom v v.rk a nbined C t Btocta l .'.ing i j.44:i Unit caused tin 1: rk l rably. American statistics. Ointtof. rtOCIB agnin :ho-.v-Increa c, i Jd prt 'J-aiiy fell ,v the decline plenty cf suppcrl Qt aDd at the mome >t the tendency ittgbt132 words
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Article67 1931-05-16 19 I Ltlsh Rad'o— Official Service 1 Rujsrby, May 14. baog any Amsterdam 12.10';. Bombay is. I 13-isd. Berlin 20.41. u>_.. Bucharest 817. Rio 3 7-32, 35 >-.'.» Copenhagen 18. 16 1 Geneva m 1 09 Hong Koim 1 1 L^slladrtd 48.45, Milan 92.87 1 Mon- New York 4.86 7-32.67 words
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Article50 1931-05-16 19 I'-i Tin Dndfß No. 2. 1.125 pkte Semenytti it 9.3 pkb Hours 200. Hours loft 84 IM.OOO. tb Qold < i nodes endc-cl April CsthU.Bos.o£ »U«> and Katcman. secretaries: Ui Rubber 30.200. B«tttMi and Co., Penanu. Ag«»n»»»: -t.rut Basin (First hall May). 250 bours, r«fe; 13150 words
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Article300 1931-05-16 19 Considerable Decrease of Revenue The annual general meeting of tiv- Jesse lton Ire and Power Co.. Ltd.. was held yesterday at the offices of the secretaries (Messrs Chan Ste Onn and Co.). Mr. J. A MM presided, and thr others present were Messrs. Chee Guan Chiang. L. T.300 words
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Article107 1931-05-16 19 Changes m Representative Prices [United Press Ascociattoi I New Yc-rk. May 14. Amnican C<tn Common lOfi Cities Service iCom.' 13 r w, Columbia Gas and Electric 29 s« Curtis Wrißht 3 1 Electric Bond ar.d Share Carp 41 General Electric Co tt** Central Motors 43 National107 words
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Article60 1931-05-16 19 F .M.S. LOAN Application for $12,000,000 Yesterday hr>>ni Our Own Correspondent 1 Kuala Lumpur. May 15. ntHCint indications show that the F.M.S. 51 6.000.000 loan (subscription lists for which were opened to-day > will be over-subscribed by to-morrow. The response is very encouraging and at noon to-day about $12,000,000 had60 words
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Article90 1931-05-16 19 Export Duty to Defray Cost TtK cost of curvyim? into effect the international tin restrietJan srhem.- is to be defrayed m Malaya by the imposition »l a special export duty. und-rth- f.m.s Duties Collection Enactment it is notified that m addition to the existing advalorem duty i imposed90 words
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82 1931-05-16 19 >l;ty 15th.. 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers. HS S equal to London Standard. Tone ot Market:— Steady— Sellers reserved. Latest Cable London Spot sheet 3d. per lb. Neu- York Spot Sheet G.cts. 9% per lb. It is notified m the Government Gazette that The Capitol82 words
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Article420 1931-05-16 19 To-Day s Price Changes. EXCHANGE RATES I I PRODUCE May 15 SELLING London, 4 months' sight 23 ***** London, 3 months* sight 23 1316 London, 60 days' si«ht 23 25j32 London, 30 days' sight 2|3 3|4 London, demand 2|3 ***** London, T.T. 2)3 11|16 Lyons and Paris, demand 1430 Hamburg,420 words
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Article900 1931-05-16 19 FRIDAY. MAY t.VTH CLOSING QUOTATIONS Buyers Sellers. Asam Kumbaug 20s 22s 6d Austral Malay 18s 6d 21s Ayer Hitam Tin (ss. 10s 9d Us 6d Bangrin Tin 12s 13s Butang Padang ($1) 10 15 Batu Caves (sl> 32 k 37 M» jßukit Arang (sl> 30 40 norn900 words
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Article261 1931-05-16 19 The figures for 1929 were as follows Imports- $880,225,000 < £102,692,000) Export* $921,793,000 (£107.542.000). avcraut-s p« c month. Imports $73,352,000 <£5.558.000> Exports $76,816,000 £8.962.000 >. Comparative statement of the value of Foroien Trade, excluding pared port and bullion. m 1930 and 1931. IMPORTS EXPORTS Tcttl r Increase261 words
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Article240 1931-05-16 19 A Profit of $1,435 Last Year The 21st annual meeting Oi Trafalgar Ltd. was held at the offices of Messrs Patersoa. Simons and Co. Ltd.. yesterday. Mr. F. H. Temperley presiding, supported by Messrs R. S. Nelson. E. Gregory Jones. R. A Dix. and J B. Myles. Proposing240 words
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Article26 1931-05-16 19 The Directors oi Permas Rubbrr have decided to suspend tapping operations on or about May 20'ch. It is proposed to keep the estate weeded.26 words
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Article106 1931-05-16 19 Pengkalen Declares Dividends lIHEE PRESS SERVICE— <:OPYRICittT I London. Mny 15. Penykalen annual meeting to-day. adopt* d the annual report, including the payment of dividend* of IS per cent on the Pn-f. Ordinary and f> per cent on thi' Ordinary shares. Changfcat Salak report for 1930 shows106 words
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Article173 1931-05-16 19 Loss of $22,331 on the Year •-<,. following ki »h«- Plrectcn report u> i, holden for tIM ye.ir ended January 31st to be presented at the annual ejMetfc*] oA May o< noon DtTTlcfc and Comp.inv's [He result lor *.h« year ibowi a loss of IfS2.SS9.IS which deducted173 words
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Article112 1931-05-16 19 D.E.I. Government's New Policy London. May K. AccorUiiiK to the Financial Times Ain>i dam correspondent. Dr Bernard, Director of Agriculture, DuUh East Indies, stat«s tlat the main objection of tht Dutch Eust liuiu: Oovenimcnt to restriction Ls that, having stimulated native rubber planting, th Governmrni <anaot now forbid112 words
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Advertisement74 1931-05-16 19 Assets exceed $12,000,000 Assurance In force ovei §38,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m the Btralts Settlements [HEAD OFFICK Winchester House. Singapore LONDON OFFICE 27. Old Jewri F c TilP company has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance74 words
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Advertisement97 1931-05-16 19 I IN A.D. 1720. I I tfi SI U: (two hundred and eleven year* ago.\ Jfi 5 S I 1 here were no Telegraphs g I Cables I jfi Telephones I ,d the General Post Office had jj I l£ ..lily just been opened with a very j I r»ementary97 words
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Article729 1931-05-16 20 SINGAPORE RACES Scratching and Selections for Last Day Fields this afternoon will be smaller but otherwise Ihere are prospects of interesting racing and ue make the following selections. The annual Drill and Games Competition will be held on Tuesday, May 19th (1 Muharram. 1350) on the Geylang729 words
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Article456 1931-05-16 20 P. S. AND L. COLLAPSE Etceteras Nearly Repeat History Treasuring memories of last year's encounter, when their opponents were skittled out for 53 on the Friday evening, the Etceteras took eight P.S. and L. wickets m the opening game of the S.C.C. tournament on the Padang456 words
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Article103 1931-05-16 20 Matches at Dublin and Copenhagen I Reuter's Service I Copenhagen, May 14. In the Davis Cup Denmark beat Rumania by three matches to nil. Ulrich and Henrikscn beat Mishu and Bunea 6 4. 6 2. 6—3. London, May 14. At Dublin m the Davis Cup to-day Kirby (South103 words
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Article114 1931-05-16 20 Burnett Surpasses Himself Nuwara Eliya, May 9. Brilliant golf was witnessed this afternoon, when W. S. Burnett beat T. K. Anderson (holder) m the final of the Amateur Golf Championship of Ceylon, (which Burnett won five years ago). The weather was fine and golfing conditions were ideal.114 words
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Article109 1931-05-16 20 On Sunday the A Class will sail the second race of a series of three for the Upton Challenge Cup. The start will be at 10 a.m and the course will be posted m the usual position wi the morning of the Race. Starting at 10 10 a.m. The109 words
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Article42 1931-05-16 20 ,k ng haVe been invlted to represent ?L>? Water Pbl agalnst the Chinese Athletic Association, en Sunday at 10.30 am Dr N. C. Bain, G. Dodds, P. Druiding, S Fabre, C. Goldman, C. G. Windle, E. A Brodi* Captain).42 words
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Article466 1931-05-16 20 HONG KONG TENNIS Young Local Champion Wins Easily C. A. L. Rumjahn. the youthful champion of Hong Kong created something of a sensation m an exhibition match last week apiinst E. t>. Andrews, the English international player, by decisively beating the visitor m straight sets, the466 words
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Article69 1931-05-16 20 Malaya Cup Trial Teams The teams for the second Malaya Cup trial at the Anson Road Stadium on Thursday have been selected as follows. Colours: Adam. Gek Soo. Salleh; Harper. Kemat. A. Rahim; Mahmood. Joy. Johari. Keng Hock. Kee Siang. Whites: Ah Kow. Elmer. Said Ahmed. Ah Hui, Read.69 words
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Article41 1931-05-16 20 In a Reserve Division match at the Anson Road Stadium yesterday Chinese A. boat the Malays 2—l. Th? Second Division m->tch between the Vehicles Dept. and Ho Hong on the Harbour "Board ground was drawn, no goals being scored.41 words
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Article96 1931-05-16 20 Disciplinary Board Decisions The Disciplinary Board of the S.A.P.A. at a meeting this week dealt with incidents m two recent matches. One case arose out of the match between the G.E.C. and the Vehicles Department on May 8. and the Board decided to suspend Westerhort for one match96 words
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Article138 1931-05-16 20 Prize Fund of Irish Derby Sweep London, May 8. The draw for the Irish Hospitals Derby Sveepstake will extend over three days naiiiely, May 30th, and June Ist and 2nd. According to the present arrangements there will be 2,500 prizes, of which 2,000 will be cash payments of138 words
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Article274 1931-05-16 20 SURREY'S BIG SCORE Oxford's Valuable Australian Freshman Reuter's Service London, May 15. Lancashire defeated Essex at Liverpool this afternoon by 10 wickets, Essex being made to follow on after being dismissed for 59. Lancashire 244 for 6 (dec) and 11 for 0. Essex 59 and274 words
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Article244 1931-05-16 20 May Mixed Foursomes Result The May Mixed Foursomes competition was played yesterday afternoon and resulted m a win for Mr. O. Edmond and Mrs. Watty. Fiftyfour cards were taken out and the following were returned. Mr. Edmond and Mrs. Watty 42 9*; 32 V* Mr. C. E.244 words
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Article243 1931-05-16 20 Fujiwara's Exhibition Last Night Mr. Shigeo Fujiwara, billiards champion of Japan, who is on his way to Europe ..o HMWt various European champions before proceeding to America to appear m the International Championships, gave an exhibition of Japanese billiards at the Japanese Club, Selegie Road, last evening. Japanese243 words
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Article57 1931-05-16 20 14 Days Cut off Ordinary Transport f British Radio— Official Servir? I Rugby. May 15. The first air mail from Australia, consisting of 20,000 letters, kept to schedule all along 'the ***** tniles route from Sydney to London wh*re it arrived yesterday. The journey occupied twenty days,57 words
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