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Title Section19 1931-05-21 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,341. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, &S. THURSDAY. MAY 21, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article191 1931-05-21 1 A cable from Shanghai last night reports that Chiang Kai-shek is preparing to launch a punitive expedition against Canton and that the Cantonese and Kwar.gsi armies are also preparing to take the offensive— Page 11. The diamond production restriction scheme is to be abandoned on account of191 words
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Article41 1931-05-21 1 WESTWARD HO GOLF SURPRISES tßeuter's Service 1 London, May 20. In the fifth round of the amateur championship Tulloch beat Wethered 1 up; Roper beat Voigt 1 up, and a local player. Ca.-»t. Tippett beat Tolley 3 and 2.41 words
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Article246 1931-05-21 1 The allegation that the death of a young Chinese secondary wife, found strangled, was due to a plot m which the first wife was involved was made a I a Coroner's enquiry yesterday Page 11. Mrs. V. G. Savi and Mrs. J. D. Laing qualified fcr the final of the246 words
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Article1296 1931-05-21 1 There was no doubt at all about the matter; Captain Amos Chilt was an asset to Sandybeach even if one hesitated to go the length of those citizens who declared that Cap'n Chilt wai Sandybeach. Young Dick Waller, desperately trying to make something out of a nearly nonexistent1,296 words
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Advertisement463 1931-05-21 1 START THE DAT WELL WITH A CUP OF BiGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA .V«.«^*SASXSXSABXSXSXSX»A«XBABASXM^ RAFFLES HOTEL I I TO-NIGHT I f DINNER DANCE 1 SEA VIEW HOTEL I I OPEN AIR TALKIES I I SATURDAY, 23rd MAY. I I THE ANNUAL EMPIRE DAY 1 I DINNER DANCE I OF THE463 words
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Advertisement368 1931-05-21 1 EUtOKW) HOTEL! i "Renowned by Recommendation" SATURDAY, 23rd MAY. j SPECIAL EMPIRE RACE DINNER AND DANCE." jg i MENU. I I Malayan Appetisers 5 Real Malabar Turtle Soup SI i Londonderry Broth 15 1 Boiled Canadian Salmon, Regina Sauce ig| Australian Chicken Patties SI Roast English Sirloin of Beef, Horseradish368 words
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Advertisement155 1931-05-21 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Auction sales by Ching Keng Lee. Powell and Co. and Ch?ong Koon Seng Page 9. Two reasons why Goodyoar is the leading tyre Page 5. There is a wide difference between the Kelvinator and the ordinary electric refrigerator Page 6. CHRYSLER BIG CAR PERFORMANCE fmm mmm ■■■■■■■■■mit«—— *g—155 words
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Advertisement11 1931-05-21 1 BEGIA TEA "CROSSED KRIS" BRAND A FINE FRESH PRODUCT OF MALAYA11 words
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Article309 1931-05-21 2 Routine orders by Lieutenant -Colonel M J T Reilly. M.C.. commaruvng S.S.V.F. Singapore. May 20. Ranges. Buses Leave Drill Hall > B. T. R F R Saturday Sunday 2 p.m. 7.30 am. May 23 E tC.) Co. A (M.G.) Co. May 24 Ist. Bn. Sig. Se". do.309 words
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Article71 1931-05-21 2 A Race Worth Winning The added money for the Kertucky Derbj (which Mrs. Payne Whitney's Twenty Grand won on Saturday) was £10.000. of which £1,200 went to the second. £600 to third, and £200 to fourth. Eighty-four different stables were representec m this year's entries, and no owner71 words
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Advertisement560 1931-05-21 2 H lit is now generally I admitted That the Best food m Town, J The most attractively -presented dishes and J S The delightful Furnishing and J Comforts are 3 Features of J j THE CAPITOL j RESTAURANT] J that have made it SINGAPORE'S MOST POPULAR RENDEZVOUS Have you visited560 words
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Advertisement153 1931-05-21 2 I Victoria Theatre I JUNE Ist AND 2nd AT 9M p.m. I Two Recitals Only I MAURICE MARTENOT WILL GIVE DEMONSTRATIONS ON HIS MARVELLOUS INSTRUMENT. MUSIC FROM THE ETHER It is Indeed a Revolution m Musical Science I Daily Telegraph 5\6\28 I x^ j&* 4^< 'jn>~ f^^^^^^^^ l T i153 words
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Advertisement376 1931-05-21 2 11 I g l^BHa^ TELEPHONE N9 6909 ~^jy3L' Bg^ 1 I c.15 TO-NIGHT 9 15 1 j| ANOTHER ALHAMBRA SUPER I S Programme by Metro-Gold wyn-Mayer I I "The World's Funniest Women" I I IN THE YEAR'S FUNNIEST PICTURE I S MAR It I DRESSLER POLLY MORAN 1 1 Reducing376 words
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Miscellaneous311 1931-05-21 2 THE WEEK Thursday, 21st. High Water. 13.15, 7.5 ft. Australian Air Mail due. Lawn Tennis: S.C.C. vs. S.C.R.C. (smelts > at S.C.C. Football: Malaya Cup trial Reserve Divn: S.C.C. v.s. Pulau Brani. at S.C.C. Oolf: Garrison G.C. Ladies" monthly medal (stroke). Friday. 22 nd High Water. 00.14. 9.0 ft., 14.05.311 words
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Article1467 1931-05-21 3 MYSTERIOUS CHINATOWN A Visit to London's Underworld On one of my night perambulations I came upon a narrow cutting slanting off the West India Dock -road m the direction of Popular High -street with a magic name inscribed on the wall "Pennyflelds." Promptly I1,467 words
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Article249 1931-05-21 3 Funds for Repair Not Forthcoming What is the r?ason of th? apparent apathy of the general public towards the future of the world -famous "Bow Bells" and the church 'what houses them? Five and a half years ago the bells of St. Mary-le-Bow were silenced for249 words
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Article254 1931-05-21 3 Author's Arrival m England London, May 1. Mr. C. F. Andrews, who arrived m London this wt3lc, looking extremely well after hii visit to South Africa, intends to remain m England for a time m order to complete his third book on Mr. Gandhi's life, which254 words
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Advertisement667 1931-05-21 3 BAYARD PENS. 1 I GUARANTEED STAINLESS STEEL. I ALL POINTS I Packed m neat Cartons of 4 pens each I 15 CENTS PER CARTON I C. A. RIBEIRO Co., Ltd. t STATIONERS HUNTERS ENGRAVERS 4 ictims of^S^SSSSSS^SSS^SSSS Asthma Bronchitis WHY BECOME CHRONIC? Vow health is leaving you slowly, so slowly667 words
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Advertisement190 1931-05-21 3 Trouble -free bearing sur&ce a J Ky^ ft < > t^^r fl^l C A I C I A L First of the PEDIGREE MAGNOLIA So/c A^enfs m Malaya- WE MAGNOUA antifriction metal 4» QUEEN VICTORIA STREET. LONDON. E.C.4 AGENTS THROUGHOUT THE WO»l» United Engineers Limited. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements).190 words
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Article, Illustration248 1931-05-21 4 WHILE CAPTAIN B MAIL was making a test flight to q-ialify for his passenger-carrying licence hi; machlns, a giant 22-seater air liner, crashed at Croydon Aerodrome and was destroyed by fire. Every pilot, no matter how great hh experience, has to undergo248 words
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Article462 1931-05-21 5 HEN SUPPLY RATIONED A St. James's Park Sex Problem A delicr.tc s turtion has arisen m St. James's Park. It is mating time, and m the bird colony there are not enough hen pheasants to go round. The normal proportion is one cock to six hens;462 words
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Article502 1931-05-21 5 Boyhood Escapade that Made the King Laugh I have jus: been listening to the Confessions ol an M.P including a story that made the King laugh, writes an Evening News special correspondent m mail week. The M.P. \va.» Sir James Sexton, a jovial Irishman, w.io is going to sing502 words
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Article34 1931-05-21 5 Dr. West and Dr. Pringle, two new officers of the Medical Department, accompanied by their wives, are m Kuala Lumpur. Dr. Pringle will proceed to Sercmban shortly; Dr. West is remaining m Kuala Lumpur.34 words
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Advertisement208 1931-05-21 5 4 >*&fr&*>**&*&&&&& S* 03> 4» fr j> I Drinking I ORANGEPOPI IftfjEjl LIKE BETTING I SWHrtTPT A T\TTV I MHVB^fln vJ JLj iV m. i\JL 1 1 iJL I ffell You Know They f I C (iSP Can 't be Beaten, I ♦J* 00^ The Product of ♦t* A THE208 words
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Advertisement362 1931-05-21 5 Why Goodyear 91 l iPum Tyro I m^M Ine lamous a B superior m traction. g MggjjaMMtk W^ Press your hand b Mm m upon this tread. kWwjr^fwf/ W sharp-edged blocks placed m Jmwj A^m. M Jm Hw the center of the tread where A^mKm I WJw fuKw they belong.362 words
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Article2972 1931-05-21 6 SIR J. KZRWAN'S ADDRESS No Need for Fear for the Future Addressing the Fellows of the Royal Empire Society at a luncheon m the Cannon Street Hotel. Colonel Sir Westcn Ja vis m the Cha r. Sir John Kirwan said: I wish to make it clear t*iat2,972 words
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Article261 1931-05-21 6 (iretna (ireen Marriage Invalid Vice-admiral Edward V.'t'm\ "Bliss" Weniyss. who took part m I runaway marrAßo mWMQ Gretna Green, had MNnethlni > escapade. The Admiral visited the B saic! alt"iward.s dnl th" HUirriat i regarded as invalid "There is DO Qtl fttton PboUl talked for a lonu tiny261 words
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Advertisement237 1931-05-21 6 ALWAYS ASK FOR J^ SMASH tJ A GUARANTEED GENUINE FRUIT SMASH Full of Vitamins. Exceedingly Delicious, Healthful 8 Refreshing Large Bottles at $1.20 per Dozen. FRAMROZ Co. PIONEER MANUFACTURERS OF FRUIT JUICE BEVERAGES Ay igT^. J Darkens Teeth Remove it daily DENTAL science m studying the then removes it m237 words
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Advertisement88 1931-05-21 6 ♦v^ iJSL v I Lfl s i bMB^I p I i 'I I' B tfce Wide Difference Between t I KELVINATOR X. and Ordinary Electric Refrigerators X RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVES X GETZ BROS. Co. P (Incorporated m U.S.A.) t SALES-SERVICE ROOM 55, ROBINSON ROAD. V V Also displayed and sold by88 words
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Article443 1931-05-21 7 GOOD-BYE TO THE UNDEDUCATED B.A. BIG CHANGES PROPOSED No More Slacking at Cambridge There is bad news for undergraduates who go up to. Cambridge with the intention of doing anything but work. i In fact, a time will soon come when people will no longer be able to sneer at443 words
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Article310 1931-05-21 7 £300 Breach Damages Against Former London P.C. A woman who said she had been courted for 15 years claimed breach-of -promise damages at Liverpool Assizes. She is Miss Gertrude Alice Georgeson. aged 41, a clerk, of Bugle Alley-lane. Lathom. and she sued John Smith, of Cupar, Scotland,310 words
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Article187 1931-05-21 7 Why the Church Refuses Her Blessing Speaking on the remarriage of divorced people, the Bishop of Peterborough, Dr. Claude Blagden. at a visitation for clergy and churchwardens at All Saints' Church, Northampton, said it was the commonest thing m the world for people who, as innocent187 words
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Article869 1931-05-21 7 HOW IT ASSISTS TRADE j; Effect on Problem of Unemployment The value of advertising during periods of trad; depression was dealt with by Mr. R. J. Sykes at the annual dinner m London of chs Fclloi s and Associates of the Institute of Incorpo:atec» Practitioners m869 words
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Article112 1931-05-21 7 A Coaching Engagement m S. Africa Mrs. Ivy Ethel Cook, of Wallis Wood. Ockley. Sussex, was granted a decree nisi m the Divorce Court on the ground that her husband. Mr. Thomas Edwin Reed Cook, a professional cricketer and footballer, committed misconduct with a woman m South Africa,112 words
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Article276 1931-05-21 7 Experimental Test By Volunteer Worker Washington. E:sults of a thirty-cne day experimental fast by a volunteer worker have been announced by Dr. Funcis G. Benedict. Director of thr Nutrition Laboratory of the Carnegie Institution of Washington. During the fast the subject lost weight at the rate of276 words
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Article69 1931-05-21 7 Mr. Herbert Wiseman, judging it :he Mid and West Hertfordshire Musical Festival at Berkhamsted criticised the classes from mothers' meetings etc., for their failure to appreciate frhe lullaby spirit m test pieces. He said there was too much "bumplness." "You cannot send a baby to sleep txcept69 words
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Article58 1931-05-21 7 Nrw York. While Mr. Oscar Da. v. son. an airman, was making a flight at Raleigh. North Carolina, a large section of wing fabric tore loos«> from his plane. He was able to land saf?ly. Mechanics ripped the wing open end found a mouse huddled m58 words
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Article16 1931-05-21 7 Man £t North London Police Court: "He came upstairs likv a 20-stone man wearing clogs."16 words
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Advertisement351 1931-05-21 7 I fOl 6 WRAPPERS OAKGt SIZD IaIVBAFFUtt (SMALL StZU I FOR THE HEALTHY— I FREE GIFTS! I T^VO you want to be healthy, vigorous, full of vitality? I LJ Would you like some of the useful gifts shown m I this advertisement I Take Wincarnis I Wincarnis will make you351 words
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Advertisement51 1931-05-21 7 I *****'- T^^BasaDPBßßfe>»aS>R*sy''' HKt>*«v f^,,,^ but I prefer a Craven *A, they don y t affect my throat' 9 CORK-TIPPED VIRGINIA CIGARETTES Made Specially to Prevent Sore Throats MADE IN LONDON BY CARRERAS LTD. 142 YEARS' REPUTATION for QUALITY Sole Agents HUTTENBACH, LAZAKUS SONS, LTD., Singapore. Penan*, Ipon and Kuala51 words
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Article863 1931-05-21 8 LOST CIVILIZATION City m Heart of Ceylon I have ceen In my travels no stranger sights than those which lie hid In the heart of the Ceylon jungle, writes Robert Bernays, the speciPl corre pondent of the News Chronicle. To enter it is t~ stumble on863 words
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Article152 1931-05-21 8 Goes Blind After Seeing His Presentation Brentwood, April 18. Mr. George Baker, of Brentwood, the oldest chorister m England, has sung m church choirs for seventy years, and the congregation of St. Thomas' Church. Brentwood, decided to make him a presentation. To-day the vicar, Canon S. L.152 words
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Article17 1931-05-21 8 Willesden Magistrate What are you Defendant Billposter, or boxing producer, or any other sport you like.17 words
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Article54 1931-05-21 8 Valuable Work on Everest Expedition [British Radio Official Service] Rugby. May 19. Lieutenant -Colonel Morshead, whose death m Maymyo (Burma) is announced, was 48 years of age. He was a member of the expedition to Mount Everest m 1921 and 1922, on which his brilliant work54 words
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Article406 1931-05-21 8 Parachutes have never failed to function I correctly m time of emergency during the five years that they have been m use m the Royal Air Force. Last year 24 R.A.F. lives were saved by them, writes an airman m the Evening News. This high standard406 words
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Article62 1931-05-21 8 The Hon. Mr. T. P. Allen, Penang's new Resident Councillor, and Mrs. Allen made their first public appearance m Penang at the St. Xavier's Insitution annual athletic sports, which were held on Saturday on the School padang m the presence of a large gathering which the new Resident Councillor described62 words
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Article430 1931-05-21 8 Coming-of-Age Celebrations Next Year Next year the Girl Guide movsment will celebrate its twenty-first birthday. It will !>r a great occasion for more than 1.000 000 Guiders, Rangers, Guides, and Brownies m all parts of the world. The movement has grown to i size undreamed of by430 words
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Article35 1931-05-21 8 Man charged at Tottenham with drunkenness: My business lies with public-houses. Every time I make a sale I have to have a drink, and yesterday I had a good day.35 words
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Article91 1931-05-21 8 $15,000 Said to have been Lost A Police circular has been issued m KelanUn offering $1,000 reward for information etc regarding loss of money from a safe m the Oversea Chinese Bank at Kota Bahni am >unt ing to $15,000. The loss occurred during the Hari Raya91 words
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Article254 1931-05-21 8 "Grand Old Man of the League" Geneva. M.»y 15. On Mr. Henderson's invitation, thl F" German, and Italian Foreign IClnisten with him this afternoon, for a long dlsrussioo ©f the principal problems coming up sion. notably, it is understood, th- Austi German pact and the254 words
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Article74 1931-05-21 8 A large crowd welcomed th H G. R. Leonard, the British K< I on his return to Kuala I .ipi.s m Friday, saye the Malay II ul. C* Hunt, the District Officer. Mrati of the Resident at the District B> Reel mpanijd him to tho t«>v. n H< by a74 words
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Advertisement357 1931-05-21 8 REMOVES THE CAUSE Diseases arising from the Blood must be treated by removing the cause from the Blood, permanent relief I cannot be obtained by any other treatment. I CLARKE'S BLOOD MIXTURE cleanses the blood I and possesses remarkable healing properties it is due I to these qualities that it357 words
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Advertisement25 1931-05-21 8 When everybody, everywhere, is looking for the 100 °/> value cigarette its time you commenced smoking LUCKY STRIKE pQ-i "ITS TOASTED" U^^_ I A M m25 words
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Advertisement451 1931-05-21 9 business cards. "marble merchants. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. Noa. 1 3, IVnhas Road, ff Lavender Street Phone 6075. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY 11 NUGENT BUCKERIDGE Highest C'la«» Work Lowest Rates LAIDLAW BUILDING 'Phone -J8J»«. DONT WEAR A TRUSS! i<:ooks Rupture Ap- ,^B^>^ rful No lumpy f i.e. springs. dm> M heap Binds451 words
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Advertisement611 1931-05-21 9 TKNDMM. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given that tender* lire now invited for tfae following materials or services, and that particulars of such tenders may be ontntned m the Tender Room. Municipal Offices: Construction of Foundations <R. c. Works) of the New Retort House, Gas Works, Kallrng Road.611 words
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Advertisement539 1931-05-21 9 I NOTICES. The Singapore Marine Insurance Association, The Fire Insurance Association of Malaya, The Motor Insurance Association of Malaya. The Offices of Members cf the above Associations will be closed for transaction of business on the following days: Monday, May 25th, 1931. Wednesday, June 3rd, 1931. THE SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF539 words
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Advertisement625 1931-05-21 9 AUCTION SALES. DISTRICT COURT SALE W S. and S. No. 408 of 1931 IN THE CAUSE OF The Deputy Controller of Labour Singapore for and on behalf of Fung Peng and 12 others Plaintiffs Versus Tang Ang Siak Chop Kian Guan Defendants AUCTION SALE of STOCK-IN-TRADE OF A PRINTING PRESS.625 words
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Advertisement529 1931-05-21 9 IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of EXCELLENT JACOBEAN DESIGN WALNUT STAINED TEAK AND CANTON BLACKWOOD HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO ETC.. Th- property of Mrs. Sheena Aitken. to be held at No. 367 Orchard Road. ON SATURDAY MAY 23rd, 1931 AT 2 p.m. Comprising: a tropical cottage piano m mahogany case with s*ool to529 words
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910 1931-05-21 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1931. THIS FREEDOM We are not at the moment concerned with the result of the voting at the meeting of the Straits Settlements Association (Singapore) on the matter of Council reform, because, with every respect for majority rule, a vote of 19 against 12910 words
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Article104 1931-05-21 10 Mr. J. A. Cardosa underwent a further operation yesterday and is progressing satisfactorily. says Tuesday's Malay Mail. The second prize m the Singapore Turf Club sweepstake on Saturday was won by Mr. D. A. M. Brown, of Penang. Mr. Wee Gim Leong leaves Penang on ths 26th instant for Singapore104 words
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Article70 1931-05-21 10 An Exceptional Response (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Maj 20. The closing of the lists for the P.M.S. loan to-day is regarded as exceptional, having been open only 5 working days. The Times of Malaya, commenting on the loan, expresses the hope that Government will now issue70 words
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Article605 1931-05-21 10 CRUELTY TO A CHILD Charge Against Chinese Woman Before the Third Police Magistrate. Mr. J P. P. Gregg, a Chinese woman named Chan Ah Moi was yesterday afternocn charged with I wilfully assaulting or ill treating a girl named c Ah Ngee, aged 6605 words
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Article225 1931-05-21 10 Reducing at the Alhambra Their brilliant acting having b*?n recognised at its true worth m Caught Short, Mane Dro :s- j les and Polly Moran have been provided with varied settings of first class quality and suitability for Reducing. The whola picture is a clev r combination of225 words
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Article169 1931-05-21 10 The charm of Nancy Carroll, the handsomeness of Charles Rogers, and the general "pep" of all the other members of the young brigade, combine to make Follow Through, which is filmed entirely m technicolor, a bright picture of very wide appeal. The idea is not169 words
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Article52 1931-05-21 10 The wedding took place on Monday afternoon at St. Mary's Church, Kuala Lumpur, of Mr. Lechuman Bertram Thirunavatkarasu, of the First Magistrate's Court. Kuala Lumpur, and Miss Lily Kanaga Melar Ratnam -Champion, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Ratnam -Champion. The Bishop of Singapore officiated, assisted by the Rev. C.52 words
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Article703 1931-05-21 10 GROVE ROAD ACCIDENT Rash Driving Charge Dismissed John Gludovatz. chef at Raffles Hot. Sea View H~tel. was charged before thr A- 4n District Judge (Mr. G. T. Pealb ywtertlay j^ driving his car into a rikkha and i grievous hurt to a puller at Gn.vc703 words
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Article86 1931-05-21 10 One of Few Remaininu Proprietary Planters (From Our Own Corrr.spoml' ipoh. Mai I The death of Mr. A. J. Cast- m Gajah Hospital yesterday from blood complications removes another of 1 maining proprietary planters of M Mr.. Case came from South Aim years ago86 words
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Article91 1931-05-21 10 For Thursday May 21st Bffor. the Acting Chief Ju>4i«<* Court al 10.30 a.m.: Assize* Before Mr. Jus-tier Thorn*- m th<- I Board Room at 10.30 am.: B:inknn> lie examinations. <9 Before Mr. JuMic* a'Beckctt Trrn-H cond Court at 11 a.m.: Assiw*s FRIDAY MAT 22nd Before the Acting Chief91 words
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Advertisement222 1931-05-21 10 A ----L,^ A LJ caiDKa, MA36RE6OR Cl LTO. W S -V cprriil ttJT ''A. 1 M TliE KING I APPOINTMENT TO I POPULAR STYLES IN I I ENGAGEMENT AND ALL DIAMOND SET I PLATINUM WEDDING RINGS. f HANDSOME AND DIGNIFIED. 1 I Consisting of fancy solitaires, clusters, half hocps. 3222 words
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Advertisement62 1931-05-21 10 t THERE IS NO Q in the new Turkish alphabet, so all the Turks have to mind are their P's and their "GAFLAC" POLICIES. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE Si LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Telephone 6480. Hongkong Bank Chambers. 09 0t Mi €M <BM A> Wl !h.b.winter! s I 1 J TAILOR.62 words
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Article81 1931-05-21 11 (iovernment's Policy of Secrec y IR-uter's Service] London, May 20. to Lt -Col. Wardlaw Milne m the mmons as to whether the resumed i with Nanking with regard to exre bayed on th? same instructions Majesty's Government as the pre<'tuitions Mr. Hugh Dalton declined He said the instructions81 words
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Article72 1931-05-21 11 hternational Conference to bei Held m Geneva ißeuter's Service] i Geneva. May 20. ,ut" Council m private session to-day hat Geneva will be the seat of next t Disarmament Conference. British Radio Official Service] Rugby, May IS. ftincl] of the League of Nations toi unanimous vote, appointed the Bri-72 words
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Article29 1931-05-21 11 IT© Visit French Colonial Exhibition IP-utrr's Service) The Hajrur. May 2*. fcMen of the Netherlands has accepted tatlm of th« French Government to kmtai Exhibition m Paris.29 words
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456 1931-05-21 11 RUMOURS OF PUNITIVE EXPEDITION Southern Armies Marshalling Their Forces Reports from China during the last few weeks have revealed the existence of a serious breach between the Nanking Government and Canton. The following cable received from Shanghai last night, umming up the position ar it456 words
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Article65 1931-05-21 11 CHINESE PRIESTS KILLED Bishop and Four Italian Fathers Carried Off IReuter'3 Far Eastern Service] Peiping. May 20. The Apostolic Delegation, here has received a telegram frcm Laohckow m Hupeh Province, stating that Communists invaded the Catholic Mi c s<on at Chayuenkow, near Laohokow, killed three Chinese priests,65 words
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Article200 1931-05-21 11 Crushed Body Recovered After Landslide IReuter's Service 1 Tours, May 19. Three persons, an American, General Robert Dun lap. a farmer, and his wife, are feared to hvn pcrish?d m a landslide on the hillside It La Faiiniere. The ground is too dangerous fcr rescue work. General200 words
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Article179 1931-05-21 11 Mr. Sastri and Gandhi's Visit to London I British Radio Official Service] Ru* by. May 20. ?vlr. Srinivasa Sastri, who was one of the delegates to the Round Table Conference In London, speaking last night on the Indian ~ltur>tion. said if the decisions of the Round Table Conference179 words
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Article73 1931-05-21 11 Further Increase of Output IReuter's Service] London, May 20. Despite the world commodity slump the proiuction m all the less important cotton -growing ireas of the British Empire increased, so thatj the total output again exceeded 400.000 bales, stated Lord Derby, presiding at the annual! meeting of the73 words
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Article66 1931-05-21 11 Petition for a Reno Divorce Reno, (Nevada) May t. June, the wellknown English musical comedy actress, who married Lord Inverclyde two years ago. has filed a divorce petition. She recently brought a suit for nullity of marriage m the English Courts, but the case was dismissed on the66 words
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Article251 1931-05-21 11 LABOUR RETAINS SEAT Communist Gain m Small Poll T Reuters Service] London, May 20. The by-election at Ogmore due to the death of Mr. Vcrnon Hartshorn resulted as follows: Mr. Ted Williams (Labour) 19,356 Mr. J. R. Campbell (Communist) 5,219. The by-election is remarkable for251 words
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Article244 1931-05-21 11 Charge Against Chinese Woman At the Assizes b?fore the acting Chief Justice (Mr. Justice Sproule) yesterday, the trial of the young Chines? woman charged with attempting to administer poison to the principal wife of a Chinese towkay living at No. 513. Joo Chiat Road, on March 25th.244 words
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Article147 1931-05-21 11 Claim Based on £15 Worth of German Marks London, May 13. A London company director, a Rumanian Jew, Mr. Lion Franklin, m 1923 purchased for £15 Is. a draft for 9,000,000,000 German marks drawn by the Westminster Bank Ltd. He to-day sued the Bank m the147 words
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Article96 1931-05-21 11 Wages and Hours of Work [Reuter's Service] London, May 2«. Further questions as regards the mui-tsai system m Hong Kong were asked m the House of Commons to-day. Replying Dr. Drummond Shiels stated the minimum wages and conditions of employment of mui-tsai, remarking with regard to the96 words
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Article59 1931-05-21 11 New Liner on Way from Australia Reuter'« Service Baiavia. May The Hercules, the newly purchased Imperial Airways De Havilland air-liner carrying the England-Australia mail, arrived at Kupang from Port Darwin at 12.60 to-day. [Singapore mails to be despatched homeward by the plane on Friday close, it Is59 words
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Article65 1931-05-21 11 DIAMOND PRODUCTION Rubber Industry Lesson Repeated f ßenter's Service] Amsterdam, May 20. The committee of the Amsterdam Diamond Exchange has adopted the proposal of the international committee for the diamond trade r,nd industry to put an end on Sunday to the restriction on production m the diamond65 words
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Article589 1931-05-21 11 Allegations Against First Wife A sensational turn was token yesterday during the eri.'ence given at the resumed inquiry by the Singapore Coroner (Mr. P. G. Bourne), into the death of a 21 years old Chinese woman, a second wife, who was found strangled m her house m Alexander589 words
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Article57 1931-05-21 11 Leaves Sydney on Flight to England [Renter's Service] Sydney, May 20. The airman, Mr. C. W. A. Scott, who established a new record for the England-Australia flight when he alighted at Port Darwin on April 10, nine days and three hours after leaving England, started his return57 words
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Article44 1931-05-21 11 Customs Union as a Remedy [Reuter's Service] Santiago de Chile, May 20. A Customs Union of the Americas, as a remedy for the distress of the American nations, is suggested by Senor Antonio Planet, Foreign Minister and Minister of Commerce for Chile.44 words
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Advertisement255 1931-05-21 11 SO EASY TO WASH 1 3 SO HARD TO WEAR OUT S fi Tobralco makes me smartest little wash frocks. This season's ffi S smart and fashionable designs provide for as many changes as you X f please. There are delightful patterns for the children too. jg Tobralco is easily255 words
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Miscellaneous94 1931-05-21 11 COMMODITY MARKET LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND k RUBBER PRICES lEE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, May 20, 5.46 p.m. essrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Son? notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £103 15|16 (£lO6 15;16). For ward £105 5116 (£lOB 5|16). The market is easier. Messrs. Symington and Sinclai!94 words
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Article101 1931-05-21 12 GOVERNMENT WINS Defeat of Conservative Amendment SIR J. SIMON'S DECLARATION I Reuters Service] l.i idon. May 2«. The Hou^e of Commons came to grips over details of the Land Tax machin?ry on a motion tor the second reading of the Finance Bill. The Bill was101 words
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Article199 1931-05-21 12 Heavy Casualties When Camps were Destroyed [British Radio Official Service] Ku/?by. May 13. A statement on the situation m Burma was made m the Hous* of Commons by Mr. Wedgwood Brnn. the Stxrrtary for India, to-day. The most important recent eve U was the disrovery of four camps,199 words
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Article52 1931-05-21 12 Profit on 10 \i months Working [Router's Service] Basic. May M. The first 10 4 monlhs working of the Bank of International Settlemer.s ended March 31. resulted m a profit enabling the payment of n six-per-cent dividend. Deposits on March 31 were 1.780.000 Swiss francs and assets and52 words
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Article265 1931-05-21 12 Penalty for "Being a Nuisance" Hong Kong. May 8. The Hong Kong Flying Club rppeared as defendants m a summons case at the Kowloon Police Court to-day for three offences failing to notify the Police of a change of ownership of a car. failing to have the265 words
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Article180 1931-05-21 12 Hopes to Visit America for His Health Nanking, M:y 11. Expressing a desivo to visit the Unittd States m the near future to recuperate Mr. Hu Han- j nun told a delegate of the National Convention representing Overseas Chinese merchants, that a revival of his illness was180 words
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Article368 1931-05-21 12 DURWAN VICTIM Motor Bandits Get Away Rangoon, May 8. While a durwan carrying Rs. 15,000 m notes vras nearing the Hpoongyi-street jetty whither he was going to catch the launch to Kyaiklat, ~notor bandits, who were following him m a "ar. jumped out and368 words
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Article67 1931-05-21 12 Trial of Sixty Communists I Renter a Service 1 Hanoi. May 20. The trial cf 60 Communists hai ended In one of the accused. Tochan, who was caught canying out tho order of the revolutionary tribunal condemning Governor-General Pasquier to dojth. b?ing sentenced to penal servitude for life.67 words
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Article42 1931-05-21 12 All Quiet m Roubaix Area IReuter'j Service] Roubaix. May 20. It is now computed that nine-tenths of the staffs of Pwcubaix. Tourcoing and neighbouring mills are idle. Conditions are peaceful. Weavers at Maclas. m the Loire district, have also struck.42 words
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Article278 1931-05-21 12 A Wife's Right to Go Out to Work In a speech to the W( men's Freedom League In London Mrs. Pethick- Lawrence, wife of the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, said: "A very determined attack is being made upon the whole position of women m the professional, the278 words
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Article120 1931-05-21 12 They Marry 60 Years Later After a -separation of 60 years, two Edmonton old age pensioners were married at White Hartlane Register Office. The bride—Mrs. Isabella Greenfield is 75 years old. and the bridegroom Mr. James Tott —is 73. They were swtelhearts when they attended the same school,120 words
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Article515 1931-05-21 12 LEAGUE DECISION Subject for World Court [British Radio-- Official Service J Rarby, May 19. After further discussion at the meeting of the League of Nations Council this morning, m which Dr. Benes, of Caecho-Slovakia, and Dr. Marlnkovitch, of Jugo-Slavia, took part, the motion of the British Foreign Secretary.515 words
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Article253 1931-05-21 12 Radio Announcer Insures Throat Tokio, May 4. A young bachelor of law, who upon graduation chose a career as a radio announcer rather than try out for the bar, Shigeru Okawa of the Sendai Broadcasting Station, Japan, has insured his throat for $10,000. The underwriters are the Tokyo Fire253 words
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Article152 1931-05-21 12 Attacking Brigand Sheikh Basra, Apr. 18. An official communique issued to-day reoorts "continuous R.A.P. action" m the neighbourhood of Sulaimani, Kurdistan. British aeroplanes, working with units of the Irak Army, are engaged m punitive operations against the notorious outlaw, Sheikh Mclimud, who has been raiding the152 words
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Article646 1931-05-21 12 DISQUIETING VIEWS Alleged Government Lethargy The following views of a "mining authority" appeared m the Malay Mail of Tuesday. "Since the tin restriction scheme was first considered" he said, "many unsatisfactory features have arisen. It appears that important facts were not disclosed either to the646 words
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Article90 1931-05-21 12 Retirement of Mr. A. B. Lowson Shanghai, May 11. Mr. A. B. Lov.son, the local manager of dto Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, has resigned owing to ill-health. H3 is leaving for England to-morrow on board the Hakusan Maru. His successor Is die Vic-2-manager. Mr. A. S.90 words
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Article102 1931-05-21 12 Japan Willing to Send Team to Australia The Australian L.T.A. has received a cable stating that Japan is willirg to serd a team to Australia. If the players who represented Japan m the 1930 Davis Cup, Harada Ohta, Abe. and Satoh, could go, they would be a greatdraw102 words
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Article50 1931-05-21 12 Reported Wrecking of Air Service Shanghai, May 9. It is understood that Cantonese airman employed by the Government In Nanking have completely wrecked the air servio? and mutinied. The facts ar* teing suppressed for fenr t>iat men m the army and other scrvic?i choulJ follow the sztne cxr.mple.50 words
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Article114 1931-05-21 12 OIL PRODUCTION Income Tax on Company's Profits (Reuter's Service] Lcmton. May 19. The agreement between the Iraq Government and the Iraq Petroleum Company was ratified yesterday. The agreement sign?d m March between the Iraq Government and the Iraq Petroleum Company, comprising British. French. American and Dutch interests,114 words
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Article71 1931-05-21 12 Charges Against French Ex-Minister IReuter's Service] Paris. May 19. The Senate, sitting as a High Court, ordtred an additional enquiry into charges against ex-Minister Raoul Peret. ex-Ambassador Bernard and two ex-Under-Secretaries of State m connection with the Oustric financial scandals. They rejected accuseds' claim for immediate71 words
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Article74 1931-05-21 12 Statements That are "Entirely Without Foundation" L Reuters Service] London, May 20. Vcn Bulow's memoirs are now published with an italicized note that the statements 'objected to by Lord Lonsdnk' an entirely without foundation. (Seme days ago the London publishers of Von Bulow's m-emoirs announced that they74 words
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Article62 1931-05-21 12 House of Commons Remains Firm [British Radio Official SenkvJ Rugby, May 19. In (fee House cf OoBMBCLJ tc-day Sir V/illH X H. Davison (Cons.. S. Kensington) asked \e ;o introduce a Bill authorising th? raising of money by lotteries for th? support of British Hospitals. The House62 words
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Article366 1931-05-21 12 Piracy Guards' Parcels Two Shantung Police Constables appeared before Mr. W. Schofield m the Central Police Court. Hong Kong, on charges of the possession cf 25a)JJ pills containing heroin and, second y, with misconducting thftehfe* as Police oitic^rs. Mr. P. P. J. Wcdehcuse. D.S.P.. appeared fcr the prosecution.366 words
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Article102 1931-05-21 12 Every Day m Hospital Costs $500 Boston, April 23. Babe Ruth, who suffered an injury to his tight leg yesterday m a game with the Boston Red Sox. will be obliged to remain m the hospital hers for several days, physicians said today after examining his102 words
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Article102 1931-05-21 12 COMMUNIST RIOTS Mounted and Foot I\)lj< v Employed MANY TAKEN TO SIOSPI l \j. Reuters Service Stockholm. >i. (k Mounted and foot police had a r«.u. i owing to the lawless behaviour of riown. iced by Comrrivmisis ar.d other Sovirt ers m connection with strikes through. country102 words
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Article385 1931-05-21 12 Combined Move Against Yangtsze Ports ar.ton, M.t\ If, Forming part and parcel of th. alliance m South-western China ;iu:u:. shal Chiang Kai-shek, Ls the effort b) C military authorities to enlist three now Dtvj of about 5.000 mc-i m e.ich. In this i Generals Li Yeung-king. Heung Bon385 words
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Article314 1931-05-21 12 Swedish Physician's ■ftMffcafcfc Theory Stockholm. If" "How Uid Jews CUN th*> blind mi!.' tit!: 1 of an Interesting refsurcta itudj ttebed by Dr. Hiiro Tell I v.« '1-1. phyikiin. The author ftdwncei *1. that the mixture of sattva and earth the eyes of th" blind314 words
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Article33 1931-05-21 12 I British Radio- -Official Sen i< taffcy, M The Oxford University OWOOfttton dejid?d to c- 1> t tl: honu -ury cf<*;r< cf S-ienc; upo?i P»- ffi.se r E:.-.-:r:n convocation oa Saturday.33 words
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Article393 1931-05-21 13 Great Britain Beats Monaco (Prom Our Own Correspondent] London, April 29. The Davis Cup tie played at Plymouth m which Britain met and defeated Monaco by 4 l, was one of the ea&iest m the competition —and on of the most uninteresting, while also the weather was *Tetched.393 words
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Article235 1931-05-21 13 D. N. M,oore. who distinguished himself with a century for H. M. Martineau'" side m opening match of the Egyptian tour at Alexandria, was preceded at Oxford jv his reputation as a batsman, which he uphe'd by .iccrin^ 52 m faultless style for the University nsalrnt Kent, while235 words
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Article51 1931-05-21 13 [Reuter's Service] New York, May 19. The following were the scores m yesterday's baseball matches: NATIONAL LEAGUE New York 6, St. Louis 3. Boston 3. Pittsburgh 1. Brooklyn 14, Cincinnati 4. Philadelphia f> Chicago 4, AMERICAN LEAGUE Detroit 8, New York 20. Cleveland 7. Philadelphia 10. Chicago Boston51 words
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Article107 1931-05-21 13 DIVISION II Goals P W. L. D. F. A. Pts Warders 6 5 0 1 25 5 11 S. Cattle 7 5 1 1 20 10 11 Vehicles 7 3 2 2 10 8 8 Police 6 3 3 0 14 19 8 Ho Hong 5 3 2107 words
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Article881 1931-05-21 13 Profitable Form of Forestry M:;-c than 250 000 cricket bats ara sold m London alone every year. In addition to tie sales In oilier towns, we ■too apart b.ti for fcbtr* v no willow liks the English willow. In the last few years thers has been881 words
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Advertisement594 1931-05-21 13 ♦♦»<H»^AA < t% V JSfcAA A N h> iAA t jt a I*WL *s > 7Z3ttfc*. /f* t' rr S* -^*^j* <!•.♦ fERASMIC^ I I Paste he s^9 ur cmcnts and thc consequent aches I V N^i{^^s^^^ and pams of thc tccth> with dll thc iM hc |th V V594 words
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Advertisement892 1931-05-21 14 Blue Funnel line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES, EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due. Sails. MEMNON For London, Rotterdam and Hamburg892 words
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Advertisement575 1931-05-21 14 Ellennan Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Steamer Da* Bhifpw. s&. SERBINO Jtme g HOMEWARDS. sa CITY OF ATHENS For Havre, London, Rotterdam, Hamburg and Liverpool575 words
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Advertisement456 1931-05-21 14 British India &nd Apcar Lines. (Incorporated m England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN Doe Hue Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage. Singapore 1931. SOUDAN 6.500 Aue i KASHGAR 9,000456 words
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Advertisement758 1931-05-21 15 IO NAPLES, MARSEILLES, LONDON, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM AND MIDDLESBROUGH. HA RUN A MARU T. 10.500 June s 4 HAKONt M A RU T. 10,500 July 29 30 KATORI MARU T. 10,000 June 18 19 S SUWA MARU TlO 700 Aug 13 14 RASHIMA MARU T 10.000 Ju>y 2 3 PUSHIMI MARU758 words
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Advertisement481 1931-05-21 15 7^^ OF FAMOUS Moi PRESIDENT LINKKS, |ff TO MAKStILLES, NEW VOKK AM) BOSTON FROM SINGAPORE AND PENAVG via COLOMBO. SUE/ PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES AND f.KNOA. Arrive Leave Leave Arrive Singapore. Singapore. Penan* Nrw York. Pres. Hayes May 25 May 28 May 30 July Pres. Pillmore June S June 11481 words
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Advertisement859 1931-05-21 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. I ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA.J (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 5451. wit'i sub-connections to. Passane. Freights, Transhipment. Marine Departments and Managers desk. Representatives m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penan;j> of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION859 words
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Advertisement479 1931-05-21 16 Burns Philp Line(lncorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Btgiilar monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the S.S. MANGOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only] aj*. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de luxe,479 words
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Advertisement532 1931-05-21 16 cognrs For Everything Appertaining to Travel, Banking and Freight Apply 39, Robinson Road, Singapore. Tele. 5907. SINGAPORE SHIPCHANDLERY COMPANY. SHIPC HANDLERS. SHIPBROKERS. COMMISSION AGENTS Offices:— MA YNAßiyS BUILDINGS 11, Battery Road. Telephone No. 6433. SCHOONER TRIP Captain Waard of Amoy Fame Victoria, 8.C., Apr. 14. Built at Hong Kong for532 words
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Advertisement406 1931-05-21 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. Inc (Incorporated In U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New Yor!, Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). M.S. SILVERS AND AL In Ptort v,. 0. f *> June 211 I£S. SILVERWILLOW June 2 June 8 w July m M.S. BILVERYEW June It Jm,©406 words
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Miscellaneous635 1931-05-21 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Tjwwhfag and Kuantan (via Oemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thuraday and Friday. 0 a.m Bangkok every Thursday 6 ajD. Sota Tinggi. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping. Penang and Katfah and Lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6635 words
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Miscellaneous164 1931-05-21 16 VESSELS ARRIVED Karapara, Brit. 3722. from Calcutta 20. for Calcutta 21. Gen. Metzinger, Pren. 5524, from Yokohama 20. for Colombo. Suez, Marseilles 20. Sirdhana, Brit. 4835, from Osaka 20, for Calcutta via Penang 21. Bulan, Brit. 441, from Penang 20, for Penang via ports 24. Medusa, Brit. 323. from Malacca164 words
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Article31 1931-05-21 17 II unntl Patrocius on Saturday. A C. Macdonald and 2 children, MLvs G. Adrian. Mr. C. H. E. ci C Wilson, Mr. G. A. SaunAnaVrson. Miss W. G. Kent.31 words
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Article90 1931-05-21 17 I plane Irom Singapore to Ba- iy Mr. Keys, Mr. Van Sit- tmihtro Hatate. .it a- Mconia yesterday: Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Hutchings irst. Phra Lipikorn Koson, Khun Mrs W M. Iversen and child. Mr* E C. Gair, Mr. E. ColCunliffe, Major and Mrs. C.90 words
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Article60 1931-05-21 17 Radio Official Service I Rupby, May 19. f OOBJUUOUS, at question time tdent ot the Board of Trade. im, laid he understood that the directors of th.* Suez Canal In Paris on May 11. a decision Immediate reduction of dues was The British Government's direcui- rod by the60 words
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Article212 1931-05-21 17 i!t\ Judgment m Favour of Bank Utter was ordered by Mr. the Admiralty Court when made for the Westminster Bank I validity of tinir mortgage, the appraisement and sah> of Maid of Athens, which belonged Steamship Co.. m Uqutdatkm. j made by Ifr k carpI by Messrs. Edwaid212 words
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Article77 1931-05-21 17 Iwo funk Masters Fined $100 Each Hong Kong, May 11. I two trading junks vere to-day Coindr. J. B. Newiil. at the tarrying passengers m excess allowed by their lic^r.o?-;. They Junk had 395 passenger*, an excess •ther 447 passenger. 1 an excess I that the junks were being77 words
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Article69 1931-05-21 17 Serious Affair m Kiungchow Cai;!nn. May 11. 1 approximately a hur.died shops ■one naval officers occurred at Southern Kwr.ngtung. when mutinied durmf? the VNk« roea were sent W Kiungchow m an anti-Communist campaign, ial Canton gunboat! participated. t.ikii» advantage ut the political Canton, the nrval units revolted.69 words
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Article83 1931-05-21 17 Santiago (California). a race by the U.S. coastguard save British seaman's life. Henry P. Jordan, was injured by 1 live-gallon can of petrol on boat, alleged to be carrying a 'rum Vancouver. a hailed, and the man was put j Full speed, the Takoe averaged welts hours m83 words
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Article318 1931-05-21 17 Inquiry Into the Sinking of the Malabar The Court of Marine Inquiry at Sydney founa that the charge of negligence agamst Captain Leslie, master of the Malabar, had been prov-a. and cancelled his licence. The hearing was resumed before Mr. Laidlaw. C.SM. (chairman i. into the wreck of318 words
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Article672 1931-05-21 17 President Cleveland Strikes Rock lionj; I< rv^g, "M-iV 12. With its bew dented after having struck a rook, the President Clevelrnd tied m at Kowloon Wharf about 3 p.m. The den. teg did not lift until after noon and prevented the veccel from making its way up672 words
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Article1049 1931-05-21 17 TAKEN OFF ON HIGH SEAS Captain Could Not Stand Her Any Longer It seems like a fairy tale that any little 3irl should set off from one of the slums of Capetown, alone and unafraid, across six thousand miles of ocean to come to London1,049 words
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Advertisement203 1931-05-21 17 same booze \rx Wwoiigk Matured Womtertand^ The Canac&m Boddes Cross Canada from Vancouver by the route of the lowest altitude and easiest gradient of any transcon- tinental line. Yet see the highest Canadian Rocky peaks and the rugged wonders of Jasper National Part For Booklets and Information Appiy to L.203 words
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Advertisement470 1931-05-21 17 S£ NORDDEUTSCHER cili LlBm Vffl^jhff (Incorporated In Germany). The undrTT»o»^d are the Oompmny'i mtesded Qxtui t* OUTWAKDS. DERFFLINGER For Manila. Hong Kong. Shanghai, Tnku. Ptilny and Tsingtau M*? 24 S LIPPE For Saigon. Japan Hull nnd Vladivostock M a w 5 HAVEL For Hong Kcnc. Sha: ghni. Taku, Dalny, TsingLau470 words
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Article667 1931-05-21 18 LESSONS OF 1926 Trade Union Bid for Dictation Trade Unionists would appear to bo envisaging the next General Strike and to be thinking out plans. This is apparent from a remarkable article m the current Labour Magazine, the "official monthly journal of the Labour movement," which is667 words
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Article246 1931-05-21 18 Art Collection for America New Yoi*. April 14. One of America's most Important private art collections has been given to the public under the will of Mr. Michael Priedsain, President of Altman and Co. who died last week. Valued at more than £1,000,000 this collection is especially important,246 words
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Article54 1931-05-21 18 When a man was charged at Tottenham with being drunk m charge of a horse and cart a policeman said that he found him with his arms round the horse's neck, talking to it. Magistrate: What was he saying The Man I was asking the horse54 words
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Article388 1931-05-21 18 From Shearing the Sheep to "Ready-to-Wear" N?wbury, in Berkshire, is puffed up with pride because the statement of Sir Malcolm Campb?ll that Am?rica holds the "record" for producing a suit in a day from the shearing of the sheep to the ready-to wear stag? recalls388 words
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Article41 1931-05-21 18 I Dr. G. L. Dunlop, formerly of the Malayan Medical Service, writes that he will not be[ returning owing to the state of Mrs DunlopV. health. Dr. and Mr-. Dunlop were Uaticned in Teluk Anson before going on leave.-— MM. I41 words
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Article266 1931-05-21 18 Over £1,000.000 m Prizes Lcndcn Vj* lTiic Dublin Sweepstake officials ifcfti the Derby prize money will by c»rr (1 and will create new records. COMMONS DISCUSSION London. I The efforts cf the authorities fa clxck the sale of Irish Derby Sweeps Uik» continue to evoke both criticism and266 words
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Article49 1931-05-21 18 Sentence of Six Months' Imprisonment L0m1... v|iV Gordon Wil-on. of nmmrous ali;«. Vicus convictions, was MBtHWtd combs to six months imprisonm 'i of fraud In connexion wUh C«l tickets. H? was said to havr sold four b the Sweep, and when urr.'st .d, last year's numbers.49 words
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Advertisement148 1931-05-21 18 1 1 Washing Wemco Fabrics 1 1 1 A Novelty 1 j I Durable and Washable I 1 1 just unpacked at 1 ij Wassiamull Assomull Co. I I 56-57 HIGH STREET PHONE 7144. I Keeps pyjamas and nightwear soft and N spotless To invite restful sleep, night clothes must148 words
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Advertisement408 1931-05-21 18 BANKING, CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Uncorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each C 3.000.000 Reserve Fund £4.000.000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38. Eishopsgate. London, E.C. 3. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Hong Kong Saigon Amritsar noilo408 words
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Advertisement337 1931-05-21 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD < Incorporated m England > Capital 13.000.000 Subscribed 1 800.000 Paid-up i 050 .000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.t>66 845 BOARD OF DIRECTORS. J. M. Ryrie, Esq, Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq.. Charles J. Hambro J. O. Robinson, .Ssq., W. H. Shelford. Esq Sir337 words
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Advertisement166 1931-05-21 18 INSURANCE. THE /^^^x SOUTH wf{r% BRITISH t^/ INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMNm* FIRE, MARINE, TRANSIT AND iMOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED VI LOWEST CURRENT RATES L C. MARGOLIOUTH. M,. Office. 2. FinlayMon Gr-*, PERSONAL ACCIDKVrT FATAL ACCIDENTS are verydv. HAVE you made provision for U». of your dependents should such overtake you? IT166 words
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Article518 1931-05-21 19 I, vail :»nd Evatt's Fortnightly Review Singapore, May 20. p ib'a.shin^ our last review, two weolts m rubber and tin have improved slißhtprioe and there has been a better, if only :.iry haling evident m both market*. ■In been wHected m the local shar: when the speculative518 words
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Article241 1931-05-21 19 Phuw to Raise Sum of $5,000,000 Nankin*. April :io. aw being made to raise $5,000,000 for '•■rnational Industrial Exposition at beginning from April l. m 1933. The bustota meeting of the preparatory corner the exposition will be held nere on 4 when Dr. H. H. Kung. Minister of241 words
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Article684 1931-05-21 19 The Tin Cut Reaction Singapore. May 19. The International Tin Committee's recommendation of a further cut of 15.9 per cent, (equivalent to 20,000 tons per annum) m the Worlds Tin production, thereby increasing Maiayan restriction to 38 per cent., caused an immediate improvement m the price of the684 words
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Article232 1931-05-21 19 The French trade returns for the first two montlis of the current year once more reveal the 3xt?nt to which France has become affected by the world economic crisis. Although there has been a slight recovery m February as against January, both months show for exports and232 words
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Article18 1931-05-21 19 The Al brain that has to function m a C 3 body functions C 3. Sir Herbert Barker.18 words
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Article418 1931-05-21 19 PRODUCE EXCHANGE RATES i May 20 SELLING London, 4 months' sight 313 ***** London, 3 months' sight 213 13 16 London, 60 days' sight 213 25J32 London, 30 days' sight 2|3 3|4 London, demand 213 23)32 London, T.T. 213 11|16 Lyons and Paris, demand 1430 Hamburg, demand418 words
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Article916 1931-05-21 19 WEDNESDAY. MAY 20TH CLOSING QUOTATIONS LOANS B'pore Municipal 5 p.c. of 1926. red. 1956)66 $22,000,000 105% 106 »4 c.i B'pore Municipal 5 p.c. of 1923 red. 1948-68 $21,000,000 107 107=34 ci B'pore Municipal 4ft p.c. of 1930. red. 1970-80. $2,000,000 100S 101 c.i 88. P.M.S. 5 p.c.916 words
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Article542 1931-05-21 19 Half- Yearly Progress Report The report of directors to the bonn holders for the half-year ended Februa/y 28th.. is as follows Ths Estate we~, visited m Jauuary by Mr. E. J. C. Edwards who reported that excellent progress was being made and that the Estate was m542 words
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69 1931-05-21 19 May 20th., 12 o'clock noon Buyrr* Sellrrv R.S.S. equal to London Standard. spot 10^ 10 y 2 Standard R.S.S. on Tender May 19% io\ June 10's 10 < July 10 >*. 10 :< 4 July -Sept. 10 V 10 7 s Oct. -Dec. ll' N69 words
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Article113 1931-05-21 19 Gordon and United Patani Show Profits I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT/ London. May 20. The annual meeting of Gordon Rubber Estates adopted the report for 1930. showing a net profit of £2.528. Thr turn of £18.565 In being carried forward. It is anticipated that the company will113 words
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Article116 1931-05-21 19 Tlie Singapore Chamber of Co*n-nerce Rubber Association, held its I,olBth. auction yesterday, when there was catalogued 1.557.433 lb.; 695.30 tons. Offered 1.348.261 lb.; 601 90 tons Sold 1,182.386 lbs.; 527.85 tons Spot. London 3 d Nc.v York m c ts PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sheet C<mU er116 words
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Article106 1931-05-21 19 Changes m Representative Prices r United Pr«w Association I New York. May IH. American Can Common 99 Cities Service (Com* 13 Columbia Gas and Electric 24 7 Curtis Wright 3U Electric Bond and Share Corp 38 v General Electric Co 40 Central Motors 39-7, National City106 words
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Article86 1931-05-21 19 [British RadJ'>— Official S-rvir-i Rugby. May 1«». Foreign exchang.-s are: Amsterdam 12.11',. Athens 375. Bombay Is. 5 13-16 d B-rliit 20.04... Brussels 34.95 u. Bucharest 817. Rio 3\. Buenos Aires 35 1-16. Copenhagen 18.1 f; Geneva 25 23.., Hplsingfors 193 S. Hon« Kddk 11 Lisbon 108 25. Madrid 4886 words
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Article45 1931-05-21 19 TIM Malay Mail of Tii-.*scla.v wh.n niform-'cl that the F.M.S 4£ per cent. Loan lists wero still open. Rumour has it that the loan Ls llnttfy mil»--scrlbed. It does not follov,- that. b--ca\is w.,* loan Is subscribed, the lists will ck**- at oik45 words
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Article29 1931-05-21 19 Guthrie and Co.. Kuala Lumpur. A*t>nU: Teja Malaya (First half May* No. 2" Dn-ciu--125 pkLs: Renong Tin (Pirst half May» N(. 2 Dredge 193 pkls:29 words
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Article120 1931-05-21 19 The crop harvested by the Sungei Cnnii Rubber Company during 1930 was 89o.Otioit> (against 995.5601 b. for 1929). of which 883.3001 b realized an average net price of 4.59 d p^r lb (against 8.87d> while the balance ha> been brought m at a valuation. Tho net profit for the year120 words
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Advertisement73 1931-05-21 19 Assets exceed $12,000,000 Assurance m force over $38,000,000. The Great Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Strait* Settlement*.) head OFFICE: Winchester House. Singapore LONDON OPPICB: 27, OkJ Jewry. EC. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England an a compiles wttn i ATTRACTIVE PLANS OF73 words
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Advertisement57 1931-05-21 19 Royal Exchange I What do you connect with these two words Sj Insurance i§ Then why not give this old established jjj Corporation the benefit of your connection and jn be assured of complete satisfaction. S lßov>al Eycbange Hssu ranee. 1 INCORPORATED A D 1720 g Singapore. A CORDEN LEE.57 words
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Article309 1931-05-21 20 YESTERDAY'S RESULTS Close Match With Mrs. McMichael Mrs. V. G. Savi, the present Singapore golf champion, qualified for the final of this year's competition yesterday by defeating Mrs. J. J. McMichael m the semi-final at the Garrison Oclf Club 2 up. Her opponent m the309 words
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Article270 1931-05-21 20 Merchants and Etceteras Share Points Merchants 2: Etceterro 2. The match between the Merchants and the Etceteras yesterday m the S.C.C. Tournament was a game of missed opportunities, both sidts being sadly at fault when they got to within scoring distance. Nevertheless, play was fast and keen and270 words
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Article219 1931-05-21 20 Last Night's Lion City Ring Results The following are the results of last night's boxing at the Lion City Ring. Event 1. Y. Bentura beat Sato Nagato on points. Event 2. Norry <Joe) Diamond won on a technical knockout m the third round against Goldis Swee. Gcldie Swee won219 words
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Article69 1931-05-21 20 Derby Candidates on View London, May 13. At Newmarket to-day, the Newmarket Stakes, run over a distance of one and a quarter miles, resulted as follows. Sir Andrew 1 Link Boy 2 Reveillon 3 Twelve horses ran. Won by a length; a* head between second and third. The69 words
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Article35 1931-05-21 20 Team May Tour Australia Sydney, Hay 10. Sanction has been given to a team of Soviet footballers to tour Australia provided they are able to provide the Australian Football Association with satisfactory guarantees.35 words
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Article643 1931-05-21 20 CHAMPIONS OUT FOR 75 AND 85 WORCESTERSHIRE WIN New Zealanders Dismiss M.C.C. For 48 On rain affected wickets there was »amc remarkable cricket m the series of matches j which came to a conclusion on Tuesday, the most sensational being the match at Worces- ter, where Worcestershire were entertaining j643 words
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Article107 1931-05-21 20 TUESDAYS PLAY Championship Singles G. de Souza beat C. A. Peterson 6—4. 6 3. Mixed Doubles Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Hogan beat Miss H. Norris and F. Norris 6 B, 6 4, 6 4. THURSDAY'S TIES Championship Singles Final N. E. Ess vs. G. de Souza.107 words
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Article45 1931-05-21 20 ißeuter's Service] New York, May 20. Latest baseball scores are as follows: NATIONAL LEAGUE Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 2. Mew York 9, Clncinnatti 3. Brooklyn 2, St. Louis 6. Boston 9. Chicago 5. AMERICAN LEAGUE Detroit 0. Philadelphia 5. Cleveland 6. New York 8.45 words
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Article28 1931-05-21 20 The following tie will be played to-day: x ...J. A ..Dean and R. S. Wilscn vs. Capt D V. Hill and H. L. Hopkln.28 words
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Article409 1931-05-21 20 CURIOUS WESTWARD HO! SCENES TOLLEVS ESCAPE Battling for Last Eight Places [Reuter'B Service] London, May Amid scenes more like a country fair than championship links 32 of the world's golfing elite set out to-day to battle for the last eight places m the British amateur golf championship. Around the first409 words
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Article152 1931-05-21 20 Scores m the Competition Proper London. May 13. BriMsh goll maintained its lead over the strong foreign challenge m the competition proper of the Southport 1.500 Guineas Professional Tournament to-day, m which golf of such a high standard was plajed that only fifteen took more than 80. Britain's152 words
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Article238 1931-05-21 20 On Sunday the Indian Association beat Singapore Harbour Beard by 77 runs. 1.A.: Choor Singh b Armstrong 43; Amarchand c Willis b Willis B. 10: Wazir Singh b Singam 14; B. S. Gill c Hamid b Armstrong 16; P. K. Bhaskaran not out ?7; D. S. Fernandez c Hamid238 words
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Article67 1931-05-21 20 Photographed with F.A. Cup Winners London, May 11. The Prince of Wales varied his tour of ths factories m the Birmingham district to-day by visiting the ground of the West Bromwich Albion Football Club, where he shook hands with the directors, officials and players, and congratulated67 words
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Article44 1931-05-21 20 Leeds Defeated by Swinton London, May 9. m the final of the Rugby League Champion "hip at Wigan, Swinton beat Leeds by 14 points to 7. In a match under Rugby League rules, York beat Ketghley by 14 points to 11.44 words
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Article471 1931-05-21 20 AMATEUR RACfeS Handicaps for Singapore Meeting The following are the weights for the first day of the amateur meeting at Singapore on Saturday. Race I.— Panics— Claw 2— Dtv. 2r— (5% furs.) 2.15 p.m.: Shireen 11, Sahara 10.12, Cinders 10.10, Irish Lady 10.10, Gipsy Girl 10.9, The471 words
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Article113 1931-05-21 20 The Navy Challenge Cup The Navy Challenge Cup will be competed for at Bukit Timah on Monday next the 25th_ inst. The following are the teams and times for teeing off: 3. Dr. and Mrs. J. S. English. (S.L.G.C.) vs. M. M. Patercon ?nd Mrs. V. G.113 words
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Article178 1931-05-21 20 A Settlement m Sight [From Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur, May 20. The first Malaya Cup trial to-day provided most disappointing football, due to the fact that the Malays, Tamils. Eurasians and other protestors did not participate as a result of the protest. The clouds, however, slightly178 words
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Article81 1931-05-21 20 Next Meeting to be Held m Berlin Berne, May 14. The International Olympic Committee by a large majority resolved to hold the next Olympic Games m Berlin m 1936. Berlin, May 15. Lively satisfaction is manifested here at the official announcement of the choice of the German81 words
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Article20 1931-05-21 20 An Eclectic Competition will be held over the Whitsun holidays. Only 3 cards may be taken out.20 words
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Article23 1931-05-21 20 Mr. N. P. H. Mather, who has been Assistant Adviser. Segamat. is going on l*>«ve. He will be relieved by Mr. G. Hawkins.23 words
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