The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 22 May 1931
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Title Section19 1931-05-22 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,312. ESTABLISHED 1835, SINGAPORE, S& FRIDAY. MAY 22, 19SL 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article410 1931-05-22 1 Oar London correspondent cables that the Sultan of Johore who was received by the King before the presentation of the Sultanah at Court, is to undergo an operation owing to needles having been left m the fcot following injections for malariaPage 11. Mr. John Scott opened the410 words
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Article1104 1931-05-22 1 Every day and m every day Science makes life more complicated; and as it becomes more complicated so it becomes harder to live In pleasant leisurely fashion. Scientists talk of the benefits conferred on us by modern inventions but I believe we had a far easier time1,104 words
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Advertisement533 1931-05-22 1 17 YEARS OF MANUFACTURING LEADERSHIP m KELVINATOR HAS EVER WORN OUT ;ETZ lIIIOS. CO.. 53 Robinson Rd. I RAFFLES HOTEL I I THIS EVENING 6.1S I TEA DANCE CABARET i FAREWELL PERFORMANCE OP <| j REX STOREY'S COMEDY TOURISTS 1 TO-MORROW i SPECIAL DINNER DANCE 1 S I SEA VIEW533 words
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Advertisement452 1931-05-22 1 EUtOPE C|>) HOT E L j "Renowned by Recommendation" i SATURDAY, 23rd MAY. SPECIAL EMPIRE RACE DINNER AND DANCEr I j MENU. j Malayan Appetisers j Real Malabar Turtle Soup 1 Londonderry Broth j I Boiled Canadian Salmon, Regma Sauce j j Australian Chicken Patties i Roast English Sirloin of452 words
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Advertisement109 1931-05-22 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Columbia record] f;om Rotlncon Piano Co.— Page 1. An Ocean policy coders you while ycu are on leave Page 20. Notices by 3 A.FA., St. Andrew's Society, and Municipality Page 9. U.o Lux and give your linen fair treatment m the wash Page 5. The Chrysler Plymouth, a109 words
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Advertisement17 1931-05-22 1 17 YEARS OF MANUFACTURING LEADERSHIP NO KELVINATOR HAS EVER WORN OUT iETZ BROS. CO., 53 Robinson Rd17 words
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Article308 1931-05-22 2 Routine ordors by Lieutenant -Colonel M J T. Reilly. M.C.. cctnmanvvng S.S.V.F. Singapore, May !0 Banges. Buses Leavp Drill Hall B T R F R Saturday Sunday 2 p.m. 7.30 a.m. May 23 E <C.» Co A (M.G.) Co. May 24 Ist Bn. Sig. Se do. SV.R.A308 words
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Article155 1931-05-22 2 Racedale's Thrilling Win A cable to the Indian papers describes the Great Jubilee Handicap on May 9 as follows: Coming up m the last few strides, Racedale. who had to carry 8-3 owing to Childs being unable to make weight, won a thrilling race In 2 mm.155 words
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Article20 1931-05-22 2 Defendant at West London She raid that liars were the only people who did my f;ood In a polk* court20 words
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Advertisement541 1931-05-22 2 The use of m (iRAFTON" Gertnicidal Soap in your bath, and "AGNESIA" Dusting Powder after your bath will ensure freedom from PRICKLY HEAT. Insist on the Trade Marks "GRAFTON" and "AGNESIA" as they designate superior quality MEDICAL HALL LTD. Opposite Q.P.O Singapore I j It is now generally j admitted—541 words
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Advertisement133 1931-05-22 2 Victoria Theatre i JUNE Ist AND 2nd AT 930 p.m. Two Recitals Only MAURICE MARTENOT WILL GIVE DEMONSTRATIONS ON HIS MARVELLOUS INSTRUMENT. MUSIC FROM THE ETHER It is Indeed a Revolution m Musical Science Daily Telegraph 5\6\28 •s 1 i.BliS j TO-NIGHT jauilßl SPECIAL MATINEE TO-MORROW i Paramount^ brilliant ALL-COLOUR133 words
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Advertisement250 1931-05-22 2 II S r e ""rii I To-Night 6.15 9.15 j I MATINEES: I 10-Mcrrow Sunday at 3 p.m. I CHILDREN HALF PRICE. I BREAKING ALL LAUGH RECORDS! I I THE WORLD'S FUNNIEST COMEDY TEA I IN THE j{j YEAR'S FUNNIEST PICTURE j 1 Marie Dressier 1 Poi/y Moran If I250 words
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Miscellaneous324 1931-05-22 2 THE WEEK Friday, Zin* HiKh Water. 0J.14. 9 0 tt.. 14.05. 7.3 ft Cricket Pu!ru Bran! vs. J.C.C. rortbftll: D.v II MP.H. vs Wearms a; Y.V-.C A Res. Div. Gloucester Regt vs I C FA at S.H.B. Politt Band. Katon^ Park. 5.15 p.m. Saturday. 23rd. High Waler. 00.56. 8.7 fi324 words
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Article471 1931-05-22 3 LORI) BYNG'S VIEW Two Cases Withdrawn at Bromley Two summcnrcs against mocorists by the Mobile Police for alleged obstruction m Highstreet < Bromley Kent, were withdrawn at the request cf Mr. E. B. Knight (for the Commissioner of Police) at Bromley police court. Recently there has471 words
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Article343 1931-05-22 3 A Higher Perch m Piccadilly-Circus The first steps arc being taken towards rei;iacins Ercs m the middle of Piccadilly Circus. In two months the work may br completed. The Underground railways ar? rrsponsibl? for putting Eros m his place again after six icng yeirs of exile. But343 words
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Article152 1931-05-22 3 And Made £4,000,000 Out of Them New York. The man who is believed to have made the greatest fortune— it has been estimated at Dearly £4.000,000— in the ther.tiical business has' died m New York. I He is Joseph Le Blanc and he amassed his j152 words
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135 1931-05-22 3 Nearly evciybody suffers at times cfter eating. Same folk call this Indigestion, soit>q dyspepsia, Ecme h?ai.burn. ethers ga^tFitis, but no matter what you cill it the chances are ten to one that ■the cuusj of the trouble is acidity. Excess stomach acid sours fcoa beforo it135 words
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333 1931-05-22 3 £1,250,000, AND £6,000 P.A. Germany's Huge Payments to Ferdinand of Bulgaria Berlin. Revelations that ex-Kinc Ferdinand cf Bulgaria has been paid large sums of money by the German Government have placed the Cabinet m an awkward position. The Socialists are pressing for information about333 words
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Article175 1931-05-22 3 Cambridge Stroke to Marry Mr. ThcmaU Av.thcry BrcckV-br-r.k. wh? stroktd th? Cambridge crew to victory for th^ third MKc.sjivo year m ihe Boat Race l^s month, is engaged to be married, it is announced. His bride-to-be is Miss Florence Anne Chichester. daughter of Captain C.175 words
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Article111 1931-05-22 3 A Noted Pioneer Missionary llankcw. May 1. Miss Mnry Elizabeth Wood, the founder of the Boone Library and one of the most noted of missionary picneers died at Wuchang yesterday. She was 70 years cf age. Miss Wood came to Wuchang 31 years ago. She established111 words
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Article91 1931-05-22 3 Chinese Alleged to Have Run Amok The ca™ was begun at the Asjizes en Wedn?sd*y against a Chiners who. it was alleged, ran amok suddenly on April 16th at a house m North Bridge Read, severely stabbed one occupant, and, chasing another into a coffee shop next91 words
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Advertisement217 1931-05-22 3 00 hT^l/IKffiSKSKaaTfiS^ n\ SPECIAL UM E KINO APPOINTMENT TO F SMM i PRESENT THAT MEANS REAL PLEASURE I AM) EVERLASTING REMEMBRANCE 1 TRAVELLING SUIT CASES WITH STERLING SILVER FITTINGS BEAUTIFULLY ENGINE 1 1 TURNED AND IN NEWEST SHAPES. 18. P. De SILVA LTD. Singapore. ROYAL JEWELLERS Penan*. V ii/lur W^W217 words
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Advertisement245 1931-05-22 3 I Estate Trust Agencies I (1927) Limited. BRANCHES j «1, First Cross Street MALACCA. j f 11, Light Street PENANG. i f 14, Klyne Street KUALA LUMPUR. j r i r j Registered by and Security deposited with ij the Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers. ij Guardians,245 words
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Article, Illustration701 1931-05-22 4 MOODS MODES OF EVE By Our Woman Correspondent SUMMER fashion books always strike a note of interest with new fashions for children, and though we may sigh over the frocks for older bairns, recalling too keenly the children we have left behind us at home m school, we welcome new701 words
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Article1427 1931-05-22 4 EVE GARRETT GRADY - EVE GARRETT GRADY By Berlin. I have never committed a criminal act, and being a law abiding American citizen of Scotch Presbyterian ancestry. I doubt if I ever shall. I am, however, fully acquainted with all :he sensations. I have driu;.c deep cf the cup1,427 words
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Article100 1931-05-22 4 TRIMMINGS which are new and unexpected are sine of success, ahd into this category come the tiniest of hand-painted buttons, each marked with small sprigs of flowers, a bird, or a collection of leaves. Gay m colour, they look most attractive on woollen jumpers. A brcoch, also round100 words
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Article408 1931-05-22 4 THE POWER OF A SMILE I AUGHTER is the finest tonic m all the world for men, women and children. And we ought to be reminded of it on every stair m our home, m the same way that advertisements are placed on the steps of some of our railway408 words
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Article112 1931-05-22 4 IT often happens that a number of keys that ought to be carried m one's handbag are left at home, just because they have the annoying effect of wearing away the silk lining. Slipping them into the coat pocket is no more satisfactory. But a protective case112 words
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Article780 1931-05-22 4 FOR YOUR COMPLEXION By M.D. Plastic Surgeon m Hollywood HOT water, when used with soap, is undoubtedly the best skin cleanser. It dissolves easily the oiiy layer cf the skin formed from the secretion of sweat, sebaceous glands and cleansing cream. Hot water will also loosen780 words
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Article890 1931-05-22 4 A LONDONER'S JOTTINGS London. TPH! 1 Burlington Arcade, that exclusive and historic little shopping thoroughfare that nestles by the side of Burlington House, lrt Piccadilly, is to have a new frontage. The present three arches are being replaced by one on a bolder scale and the two shops890 words
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Article336 1931-05-22 5 GERMANY IN THE WAR Prussian Staff Officer Writes i for Free Press The Fi*"- Press recently was able to publish the experiences m the Great War of General John J. Perching, Commander-in-Chief of the American Expeditionary Force. We are now able to offer our readers336 words
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Article356 1931-05-22 5 Monday, May 11. His Excellency presided at a meeting of the Legislative Council m the Council Chamber at 10.30 a.m. The following were the guest- at a dinner given by His Excellency and Mrs. Scott. Hon. Mr. Justice Sproule and Mrs. Sproule. Hon. Mr. M. B. Shelley and356 words
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Article159 1931-05-22 5 Japan and the Need for Co-operation Iwaki, Japan, May 13. Replying to a recent inquiry from the president of the International Board of Commarce at Brussels the Japanese authorities have decided subject to the approval of the Cabinet, to forward the following opinion concerning the causes of the159 words
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Article71 1931-05-22 5 Two Chinese Sentenced Two Chinese murderers, Lim Bok Seng ami Ton Pak Lien, wore .«-entenced to deith by Mr Justice a'B. Terrell at the Assizes on Wednesday after being unanimously found guilty by a special jury of casing the death of a fellow countryman. The case was71 words
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Article330 1931-05-22 5 £20,000 Funeral of "Joe the Boss" New York. Pomp and circumstance are the usual tiling at the funeral of a gangster, but never has a gpngster has buried with so much pomp and circumstance as was Giuseppe Masseria. otherwise "Joe the Boss." m New York. Although "Joe330 words
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Article144 1931-05-22 5 Australia has sent an invitation to England to send out a team next season. The pirating of Australians by English clubs has been resented, yet it has not strained the relation's between the two countries. Hence the despatch of the invitation to John Bull to come out144 words
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Article410 1931-05-22 5 THE OLD ORATORY Silence Broken After 17 Years end on. April 18. Mr. John Burns "came uack" last night. Seventeen years ago a stocky man with a tristling beard, wearing a blue reefer coat, lammed the door of No. 10, Down mg -street, nd with a410 words
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Article55 1931-05-22 5 Mijor H. S. Paterson. who has been' District Officer. Batang Padang, for nearly c hre? "ir; frees on leave on June 24. He will be succeeded by Mr. G. A. de C. de Moubray. First Maghtiate. Kuala Lumpur, who will b? succeed by Mr. A. E. Coope. who arrives from55 words
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Article335 1931-05-22 5 Arrested on False Charge m France London, April 18. News was received m London last night from Avignon, m the south of France, of an amazing ordeal experienced by Miss Betty Balfour, the jiritish film star, who was arrested and kept m a police station for almost twelve335 words
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Article90 1931-05-22 5 Madman's Alleged Act (From Our Own Correspondent* Kuala Lumpur, May 20. Eirly this morning fire destroyed thr Railway Institute clubhouse built of plank ond afap. The dressing and bath rooms, reading room and all sports material were completely burned lout and the billiard table was b^dly daman90 words
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Article13 1931-05-22 5 Mnn named Hills, at Southern! My life ha* been all ups and downs.13 words
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Advertisement372 1931-05-22 5 Give your linen fair JfSfa treatment wp^P m the wash There is one way to be sure your household linen is petting fair treatment m the wash that is by insisting on having pure soap Sunlight Soap. The guaranteed purity of Sunlight Soap is the best assurance of a gentle,372 words
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Advertisement167 1931-05-22 5 When Beryl was a little haby she was From that time Baby steadily came always out of tune? She looked wee on— filling out— dimples coming and and weary; she cried night and day tnen a triumphant tooth. Mother and didn't come on at all. One day will te you167 words
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Article1275 1931-05-22 6 THOROUGHNESS Marvels of Nottingham's Staple Industry The curtains that screen your windows are so much taken for granted that you will be astonished to read below the intricate process involved m their manufacture, which the Daily Express splecial representative describes from a personal inspection of one1,275 words
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Article32 1931-05-22 6 Mr. Ben Mitchell has been appointed the Penang representative of the Prudential Assurance Co.. Ltd., (Life Insurance Department) and will take up his new duties on June 1. says the Plnang Gazette.32 words
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Article162 1931-05-22 6 Mr. J. Mclntyre to Succeed Mr. Liddell At a meeting of the Pulham Football Club directors last month Mr. John Mclntyre was appointed manager of the club. Mr. Mclntyre is expected to take up his new duties shortly. Mr. Ned Liddell, who has been manager of Fulham162 words
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Article28 1931-05-22 6 Woman, at Thames Court: My landlady said to me. "You are a nice lady with powder on your nose." What can you do with a woman like this?28 words
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Article124 1931-05-22 6 Girl Swimmer Turns l>«>\w» I Fortune Helene Madison. Amcncaii MM pion weman swimmer. ha.s turned iomtl fortune because slit- "isn't quit. professional.". Miss Madison was offered IO.Ou appear In swimming exhibition^ City and T. 500 dollars to eomp" Anzac natators m Australia. h««r fat. 1 W. Madison, discloses.124 words
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Article14 1931-05-22 6 West London witness: Tin- car tremendous. Solicitor. How :< About Mi jn mllea ju hour14 words
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Advertisement584 1931-05-22 6 Victims of^SSSSSSS^^S^S^^S Asthma Bronchitis WHY BECOME CHRONIC? Your health is leaving you slowly, so slowly that you do not realise it. With every attack your powers of resistance are getting weaker and weaker until, finally, you will become a chronic sufferer. No complaints cause so much suffering and anxiety as584 words
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Advertisement346 1931-05-22 6 #Q STRONG HEALTHY MENI 'ZsS'msk- WOMEN andCHILDREN N_"\ Constant Weakness, lack of energy, vitality artJ tangour can v fd^ V^|/ J be traced back to the conditions of the blooi. It li either throuc <~>«~« Q i honom insufficient blood or blood cf poor quality The nust officien: SANG-CRE is346 words
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14 1931-05-22 7 PRESENT CONDITIONS Experience of "The Army" FSFSDAFSAF SFASFASF14 words
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Article84 1931-05-22 7 Government's Financial Policy [British Radio— Official Service 1 Rugby. May 20. On the second reading of the Finance Bill In the House of Commons last night Mr. Neville ChsTnbcrlain attacked the land tax scheme. The President of the Board cf Trade, Mr. Graham, defended Government's financial84 words
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Article99 1931-05-22 7 Stroganoflf Treasures Being Dispersed Berlin, May 12. The sale, under the instructions of the Soviet authorities, of the famous S roganofl art collcrion started here to-day. The first day's fsnpaticn was the fate of two Vandycks portraits of Nicolaus Rockox and Balthazarine van Linick for 660.000 Marks99 words
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Advertisement232 1931-05-22 7 4/06 /T^^\ winedfnis c ip^^A nurse you J^ fli\v badctohealth jh^l \l/HEN the crisis of an ill new kJ^|= W is past, when doctors can do ■AV^fl no more for you, and your feet are BI HVB •et upon the long tedious road to X recovery, that is the time232 words
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Advertisement520 1931-05-22 7 THE WEIGHING-MACHINE'S VERDICT MEANS HEALTH OR MISERY TO YOU. Every doctors knows the direct relation bet we i weight and health. The man or woman who la unduly thin lacks vitality and stamina is usually tired-looking, never feels 'up to the marl:.' Ard, what is even worse, the thin scraggy520 words
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Advertisement36 1931-05-22 7 GALVANIZED WIRE NETTING FOR TENNIS COURTS. With Galvanized Pipe Poles to match. Concrete foundation and top rails Included. Very economical. New and second-hand pipes can be supplied. MOHD. BIN HOOSAINSAH, 66, ROBINSON ROAD. Phone No. 2454.36 words
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Article328 1931-05-22 8 PLANTER-HUSBAND Yorkshire Girl Who Conquered Hollywood Miss DQTO.hjr Mackaill, the Yorkshire girl I who ba~ won gre.iter fume m Hollywood than' any cth?r English actress, is to be married, says a mail week report. Her hu'oband-.c-b? is Mr. Neil Albert Miller, an employee of328 words
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Article466 1931-05-22 8 Man Who Wants to Buy Cinemas Mr. Joseph Plunkett. one of America's biggest cinema chiefs, arrived m England m mail week. He is the theatre h?ad of Radio-Keith-Orpheum, and his object is to look arcund for purchaseable London cinemas, states the Evening News film correspondent. His466 words
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Article97 1931-05-22 8 Colombo Interest m Singapore Experiment In connection with the rubber roadways experiment being conducted by the Singapore Municipality the Times of Ceylon stated last week: On inquiry at the Colombo Municipality, a representative of the Times of Ceylon was informed that some years ago the Colombo Municipality made97 words
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Article1036 1931-05-22 8 THE BEAUTY PARLOUR Prince's Great Dane as "Bloodhound" The first thing I saw m the reception-room I the beauty parlour tocked like a large and ighly-animat^d snowball, whose superabundit energies all seemed directed to one end. It anted to pmicn quits securely round the legs1,036 words
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Article86 1931-05-22 8 The Queen sent a model "Old Curiosity Shop" and other gifts to be auctioned at an "Olde Englishe Fayre" m Walthamstow. The proceeds of the fair will be given to the Bishop of Chelmsford to assist m building two churches m new areas m his86 words
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Advertisement326 1931-05-22 8 mile 4oes sud 1 Manufactured br RONUK, limited. PortsUde. ENGLAND. Immediate Relief m DENGUE (Break-Bone Fever) A distinguished British physician recommends that to relieve the severe pain of Dengue m adults, three Genasprin tablets should be taken at the onset followed by one tablet every hour until ease is obtained.326 words
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Advertisement154 1931-05-22 8 f| (ILL OVER THE JTRfI ITS f&l mm I till 1 I K| 9 WtJl yMA Ww |LL ill 11/ ji^M ■^■■m^md^v^^ OLD SCOTCH 1 I Gloriously Alive— Always Not a care m the world they can dtnct all night because they are gloriously alive gloriously healthy and fit Hall's154 words
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Advertisement548 1931-05-22 9 BUSINESS CARDS. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY U. NUGENT BUCKERIDGE Hlrhcßt Clmb Work Lowest Rates UIIDLAW BUILDING— Phone 7891. MARBLE FLOORING TILES. m.NGAPORE CASKET CO. \oc. 1 3, Penhas Road, „ff Lavender Strict Photir K»-\ ['""SELEfAR'GRANGE I 15th mile Thomson-Seletar Rd. BATHING PAGAR— TIFFIN J (federate Charge for all Meals J i548 words
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Advertisement625 1931-05-22 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS, KOTICB to hereby given that tenders are now Invited for the following materials or ««nrte«i. and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained In the Tender Room. Municipal Office*: Construction of Foundations <R. c. Works) of the New Retort House, Gas Works, Kallang Road.625 words
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Advertisement758 1931-05-22 9 NOTICES, NOTICE SINGAPORE AMATEUR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION Challenge Cup Competition 1931 Notice is hereby given that entries for the above competition will close at noon on Monday June Ist. Applications for entry should be sent to the Secretary, S.A.F.A. at the Anson Road Stadium, and must be accompanied by the entry758 words
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Advertisement633 1931-05-22 9 AUCTION SALES, IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. Suit No. 280 of 1931 Between Poh Poo Yong Plaintiff And 1. Tan Tian Wee 2. Yap Yec Boon Defendants AUCTION SALE of STOCK-IN-TRADE, FURNITURE AND FITTINGS COMPRISING:— Wax polished teak roll top writing desks, Iron press633 words
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Advertisement655 1931-05-22 9 IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of EXCELLENT JACOBEAN DESIGN WALNUT STAINED TEAK AND CANTON BLACKWOOD HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO ETC. The 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 stool to655 words
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Article824 1931-05-22 10 The cable from Shanghai sent out by Reuter's Agency yesterday is the first connected version, howover meagre, of what is happening m China which has been published for some time. That there has been a considerable increase m tension following upon Marshal Chiang Kaishek using methods m824 words
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Article440 1931-05-22 10 Mrs. H. Seeley-Husted has returned to Singapore by the Ranpura after three years absence. Mr. T. J. Hume. Managing Director of John Little and Co. Ltd.. left for home by the Hakusan Maru yesterday on transfer to the Company's London Office and Mr. A. E. Bond has been appointed to440 words
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Article819 1931-05-22 10 BANKRUPTCY STORY Man Who Fought m German Army An Alsatian, born m Strasburg, who fought for Germany during the Great War, was pub- licly examined before Mr. Justice Thome m the Bankruptcy Court yesterday. Alexandra Nolte, who. it was noticed, had only one arm, said he was819 words
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Article54 1931-05-22 10 Friday May 22nd Before the Acting- Chief Justice at 16.30 a.m.: Assizes. Before Mr. Justice Thome at 10.30 a.m.: Summonses m Chambers etc. The Asiatic Cattle Trading Co. vs. Kavena Dalbadar; B. P. de Silva vs. See Tiong Wah. Before Mr. Jus' ice a'Berkctt TerrcM m Second Court54 words
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Article50 1931-05-22 10 The Committee beg to acknowledge with many thanks the following subscriptions Previously acknowledged $6,457 05 Transferred from the Ncn-Euronean Unemployment Fund 183.15 Per Mr. Tan Kiong Hone (Saixon) Straits-born Chinese Saigon > 150.70 Per Mr. Urn Koe Cheok Mr. P. Rattanam 10.00 Total $6,800 90 •rrr rrrr=rr50 words
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Article14 1931-05-22 10 The next meeting of the Federal OotuacU Ims been fixed for Monday. J«lr It.14 words
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195 1931-05-22 10 BANKRUPTCY PROCKDIT^ Judge's Protest m Court During the hearing of a public n*mkm In the Bankniptcy Court yerterd Justice Thome, the Acting Re-i to repeat a sentence m his ro ceedlngs. Upon his doing so, His U,n\ l-J <l r ''Tl That was his actual195 words
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Article546 1931-05-22 10 Increase of Tin Restriction To the Editor. Sir. The air is bein» polluted I talk of Anti-Restrictiuni^L. inj? tor Malaya to withdraw from the iota Scheme and unless somebody > out to assure those who huvof the Scheme it s ems to m- thai Restrict ion546 words
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Article43 1931-05-22 10 Guest at Malayan (Umech Dinner IPRBE PRESS SERVICE 001 Mr A P. Richards, thr Oavei North Borneo, ts U> be :t s dinner of the Association of Bi which is to be held at ttv B Monday. June Ist43 words
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Advertisement198 1931-05-22 10 HHk r /'"^cj 1 J/BL w "^^T^^ y i &O-^D-*»^^V^ MIDSCCK, «BCCK£-J3 4 CJ. HO. V 1 Pure Fresh Cow's Milk j 1 1 I FROM I OUR OWN DAIRY FARM 1 OBTAINABLE AT —COLD STORAGE I ORCHARD ROAD SUB-DEPOTS. "Fresh HKfPJ B P J v f^L^ i^ as fresh198 words
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Advertisement50 1931-05-22 10 I U. S. De StLVA BROS. 1 i i JEWELLERS A NEW SHIPMENT J or "ZENITH" WATCHES J THE WORLD'S FINEST TIME J KEEPER i INCLUDING SILVEK AND METAL j j ALARM CLOCKS has been received. j 61, HIGH ST., PHONE 4540. j SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. FRIDAY. MAY 22, 1931.50 words
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Miscellaneous50 1931-05-22 10 THIS WEEK'S BEST— SELLERS Hunger and Love By L. Britton $4.50 On the Spot By E. Wallace $3.00 My Northcliffe Dairy By T. Clarke $5.00 Castle Island By R. H. Mottram $3.00 Four Frightened People By E. A. Robertson $3.00 KELLY WALSH LTD. (Incorporated m Hong Kong) RAFFLES PLACE— SINGAPORE.50 words
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Article785 1931-05-22 11 APPALLING FIGURES The Role of Science m Agriculture SERDANG SCHOOL OPENED Lrom Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur. May M. ■n few. if any countries which are (avowed naturally than Malaya m poB--u.s it does, fertile soil, a well distributed, md abundant rainfall, an equable temid wide range785 words
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Article91 1931-05-22 11 A SIGNIFICANT MOVE Eugene Chen In the Picture Again IReuter's Far Eastern Service' o Shanghai, May 21. Mr sun-fo, a son of Sun Vat-sen. and Minister of Railways, left Shanghai for Hong Kong to-day, whence he is proceeding to Canton. Well-informed circles here declare that91 words
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Article266 1931-05-22 11 And a Magistrate's "Line" of Clemency Residents of Tin-lin, who are pest'ivd en j Sundays ?_\d holidays, and on week days as well, by "fortune tellers' 1 will welcome the ne*j that the police arc makirg a drive against these gen'.ry. m consequ^ice of complaints that have266 words
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Article133 1931-05-22 11 Secret British Invention Demonstrated [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby. May 21. At the Royal Society last night a demonstration was given of British colour films produced by a new process which the Daily Mail film correspondent declares will revolutionise cinematography. Work on the process, which was going133 words
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Article91 1931-05-22 11 Application to President for Pardon I Reuter's Service 1 Paris. May 21. Counsel for Lady Owen has applied for her pardon or at least remission of the remainder the sentence and her immediate release. The final decision will rest with the new President. M Doumei. I Lady Owen.91 words
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Article72 1931-05-22 11 Minor Operation on the Nose f ßeuter's Service] London, May 21. It is officially announced that the Duke of Connaught will be confined to his house for a few days after the removal of a polypus (tumour) from the nose. It is stated that the operation72 words
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Article49 1931-05-22 11 A blue aeroplane appeared over Tanjong Malim on Sunday at about 10.30 a.m. and. after circling round for about 10 minutes, it made a perfect landing on the grounds of the Tanjong Malim Training College. It is said that the 'plane belongs tc the Kuala Lumpur Flying Club.— P.O.49 words
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Article132 1931-05-22 11 fore. To-day the people of Malaya are face to i face with a crisis, th? greatest this country r has ever experienced. It is not unfitting that this crisis should synchronise v/ith the inaugu- ration of this institution, which for ever, must > mark a new era m the administrative132 words
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Article162 1931-05-22 11 LONDON DISCUSSIONS Employers and Miners m Conference I British Radio Official Service Bugby, May 21. What is generally regarded as the most important of the series of conferences held this week on the coal situation took place m London yesterday, when representatives of the Mining162 words
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Article137 1931-05-22 11 Famous Scientist Urges Further Research [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, May 20. In his maiden speech m the House of Lord*, to-night, Lord Rutherford, the famous scientist, recounted the experiment now being conducted m Great Britain for the production, by various processes, of oil from coal. He137 words
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Article94 1931-05-22 11 Title of Mate to be Dropped (British Radio Official Service I Rugby, May 20. Replying m tn? House of Commons to a question to-day the First Lord of ihe Aamiralty, Mr. A. V. Alexander, said a new scheme of promotion had b?en approved by the Board of Admiralty94 words
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Article77 1931-05-22 11 British Empire's Ratification I British Radio Official Service] Rugby. May 21. Mr. Arthur Henderson tc-day deposited with the Secretary-General of the League of Nations the instrument of accession by Great Britain and certain other parts of the British Empire to the General Act of Arbitration. Sir Atul77 words
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Article67 1931-05-22 11 An Undercutting Agreement With Spain IReuter's Service] Madrid, May 21. According to the newspaper El Sol the Spanish Government has arrived at an agreement with the Russian Naphtna Company, whereby Spain will purchase Russian petroleum at 18 per cent below the prices of oil from other sources. Russia67 words
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Article72 1931-05-22 11 Abolition of Plural Voting r ßritish Radio Official Service] Rufby, May 21. By a majority of 36 the House of Commons last night added to the Electoral Reform Bill a clause abolishing (plural voting. There was no challenge to the previous decision to retain twelve University seats, but,72 words
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Article47 1931-05-22 11 Resignation Follows CatholicLiberal Breach [Reuter'a Service] Brawl* May 21. The Catholic-Liberal Cabinet has resigned as a result of the Liberals disagreeing with the Premier, M. Jaspar's, acceptance of a Catholic amendment reducing credits for the construction of frontier defences from 220 to ITS million francs.47 words
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Article124 1931-05-22 11 SULTANAH AT COURT His Highness to Undergo Operation MALARIA INJECTIONS SEQUEL [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COP YRIGHT 1 London, May 21. H.H. the Sultan of Johore, who accompanied the Sultanah upon her presentation at Court, was received m audience by the King before the Court. At her presentation124 words
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Article141 1931-05-22 11 Arrangements for London Meetings (British Radio Official Service] Rugby, May 21. The Secretary for India, Mr. Wedgwood Benn, has suggested to the Viceroy that provided the date is convenient to the Government of India and to the delegates the work of the (Fsdera] Structure) Committee might be resumed141 words
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Article121 1931-05-22 11 Chinese Woman to Appeal Against Sentence Before th: Third Police Magistrate. Mr. J. F. F. Gregg, Chlnoci woman named Chan Ah Moi. who was on Wednesday charged with wilfully assaulting or ill-treating a Chinese girl of six years, was yesterday sentenced to two months' rigorous imprisonment and ordered121 words
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Article71 1931-05-22 11 "International Co-operation Imperative [Reuter's Service] New York, May 21. "International co-operation to aid China to re-establish her trade with a silver standard is imperative" declared Sir Arthur Salter on his arrival at San Francisco to-day from th: Par East. He said, economically, China is trying to create industrial71 words
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Article60 1931-05-22 11 20 Per Cent Cut of Salaries and Pensions [Reuter's Service 1 Melbourne, May 21. A 20 per cent cut m Government expenditure, also m pensions, wages and salaries, ll recommended, inter alia, m the report of the Loan Council sub -committee. According to the Herald the report60 words
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Article89 1931-05-22 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COP YRIGHT London, May 21, 5.46 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £103% (£lO3 *****). Forward £105 (£lO5 5)16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber89 words
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Article80 1931-05-22 11 Sentence of three months' rigorous imprisonment was passed by the Third Police Magistrate (Mr. J. P. P. Gregg), yesterday on two Chinese who, with a third, demanded $10 from another Chinese under threat of assault. The charge was extortion. The rictim went to the police •and had all three men80 words
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Advertisement438 1931-05-22 11 TOOTAI I I SHEETS I AND PILLOWCASES X 5O per cent LongerWfear x X X Three 4* Steps X forward f Lightness, Smoothnesi;, f X Endurance. Smoothness JL V Directly you handle Tootal Tootal Sheets are produced by >♦ ♦> Sheets you see how "different" a wonderful new patented ♦♦o438 words
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Article70 1931-05-22 12 SOVIET EXPORTS Control by International Agreement ELEVEN COUNTRIES CONCERNED t Reuter's Service 1 London, May 21. The Soviet delegation at the London conference of eleven wheat exporting countries, sitting privately, agreed m principle with the scheme for the establishment of an international wheat quota, says the News70 words
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Article437 1931-05-22 12 FRIENDS ON THE JURY Crowfl Applies for Transfer of Trial Galie. May IL Before Mr. Justice Akbar. Mr. P. C. Loos. Crown Counsel appeared this morning In support of an application made by the Attorney-General to have the case m which Mr. T. C. P. Fernando. Proctor of Ambalangoda. stands437 words
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Article255 1931-05-22 12 Polling Booths But No Voters Chandernagorp, May .>. The Municipal Council election at Chandernagore (French India* for six out of the twelve seats was fixed for Sunday last, but it fell through, as people did not exercise their franchise, as a protest. The polling booths appeared deserted. Out255 words
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Article110 1931-05-22 12 Priest Stabbed While Asleep Mandalay, May 5. A Uage-iy m a monastery occurred on Sunday when a priest was stabbed, the assailant taking poison aft( r the attack. The sevnr of the incident was the Kinmagan Monastery m the Thirihema quarter of Mandabiy. At thr- quiet hour of110 words
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Article149 1931-05-22 12 QUESTION OF CONTROL Area Administered by Three Governments I British Radio Official Service] Rugby. May f. Lord Trenchard, m the House of Common* this evening, raised the question of the unification of control and policy m th.? Middle East. He referred to the area situated between149 words
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Article372 1931-05-22 12 Eyes Once More on the Throne A special correspondent of The Statesman, Calcutta, writing from Simla on May 7, says There may or may not be political importance m the coincidence of ex-King Amanullah's recent movements with the growth of propaganda against King Nadir Shah m certain sections372 words
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Article59 1931-05-22 12 The Abandonment of Restriction Renter s> Service 1 Brussels. May 21. The International Commission of the diamond industry decided to abolish from May 24 limitation of production which has been enforced since January 4. owing to South Africa not coming into line tjy reducing working hours by 5059 words
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Article134 1931-05-22 12 Although Marriage is So Very "Middle-Class" New York. Paul Whiteman. the jazz band king, who announced last month that married life was impossible for him, is shortly to marry once more. He obtained a divorce last month from his wife. Vanda HofT, the dancer. His next134 words
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Article118 1931-05-22 12 Verdict for Pony Turf Club London, May 11. A libel action by the racehorse trainer Ernest Cookscn against the stewards of the Pony Turf Club (including Lord Harewoxi) and the Sports Printing Press for publishing a notice warning him off the racecourses under the Club's Jurisdiction has118 words
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Article1002 1931-05-22 12 MATTERS OF CHINESE INTEREST THE CHARCOAL TRADE Consternation Over Dutch Policy (By Our Chinese Correspondent) It is stated that for timber conservation, whe Forest Department of the Netherlands East [ndies has recently issued an order that all < charcoal pits m Riouw are to be closed down at the end1,002 words
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Article31 1931-05-22 12 [Router's Service J New York. May 21. The death has occurred at the age of 85 of Mr. Edward Dean Adams, one of the leading business men.31 words
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Article504 1931-05-22 12 DANGER OF DELAY Viceroy Meets Delegates at Simla IReuter's Service) Simla, May 28. The next meeting of the Federal Structure Committee will be held m London on June 29. The plenary session of the Round Table Conference will start m London m the first week of September.504 words
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Article298 1931-05-22 12 Woman Acquitted m Poisoning Case At the conclusion of the trial of the Chinese woman. Chang Miow Kiang, who was charged at the Assizes before Mr. Justice Sproule with attempted murder by arsenic poisoning, yesterday. His Lordship, summing up. said it really was a very weak case and298 words
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Article133 1931-05-22 12 Team to Compete at Bisley m July Bombay, April 25. An Indian rifle team will compete as usual this year for ths Maharaja of Kolhapur's Imperial Challenge Cup and the Mackinnon {long rangr.) Challenge Cup at the National Rifle Meeting to be held at Bisley m July. Preliminary133 words
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Article264 1931-05-22 12 SIR J. DU CANE TO RETIRE King Accepts His Resignation {British Radio Official Service] Rugby, May 20. The Colonial Office has announced that General Sir John Dv Cane has applied for permission to relinquish, for private reason*, his appointment as Governor and Command^r-in-Chief of Malta, as264 words
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Article352 1931-05-22 12 Woman Passenger and a Ring Colombo, May 9. An extradition warrant fc'flS ordered to-day by the Colombo Police Magistrate against Miss E. RylandS. until recently of St. Michael's F*at*, Colpetty, and now said to be a passenger on board the Rajputana, on a eo*nptalnt mad? by Mr. Louis352 words
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Article349 1931-05-22 12 Local Addresses on Religion During the stay of His Holiness Maulana Shah Muhammad Abdul Aleem Sahcb Siddiquc Al Quadri m this colony he has delivered manj interesting lectures on Religion, practically m all the leading Mosques which were alway^ overcrowded. The lending Bombay estate owner, Mr. Mian Mahmood349 words
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Article28 1931-05-22 12 Among visitors to the ground of the Kuala Lumpur Plying Club last week who evayed trial flights were the Hon'blc Mr. Corhrane, Mrs. Cochrane and Mr. Cuscaden. MM.28 words
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Article135 1931-05-22 12 QUESTION IN COMMONS Dismissed British Subjects SALARY IN LIEU OF N«nic> Rtiilf r'.s Sf r\ (r I A.sked by Mr. M S:,m:M m t.h~ H Commons to-day t:> request His M Minister m China to ascmain tht m certain British employes -of the Chun Steam Navi^tion Compnny135 words
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Article302 1931-05-22 12 Alleged Motive of Assailant Calcutta. M It has now been a&certained that three me were fatally Mabbed m the shop ot Be thers, In the Rround floor of tin* AH>.mi m College Street, yesterday niornir,7 Previous reports stated that the rfctfca Bholanath Sen (the proprietor of the302 words
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Article111 1931-05-22 12 Formation of a South American Division IBntish Radio Official S*rvu j Rujrby. Hal H The Admiralty announces that It decided that two of the cruisers of tin- can and West Indies Squadron shall I South American divi.ion. to be und-t modore. second cla?\s i These ships will crui.M-111 words
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Article58 1931-05-22 12 Early Return to Parliament Expected r I British Radio-— Official Be*** The health of the Ch; iv ot t!» chequer, Mr. Philip Snowden ha* h: improvxl to enable him to attend meeting of the Cabinet Council It is expected that he will be WeD return to the House58 words
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Article134 1931-05-22 12 The City 2.684 Yean* Old R-M-VV A I*' I Homo :o-dny oek-tatted Hi HH Prom on early hour the rtU€tt <•' atep of ■avehlat Fa.- fit dttiUmfinti for the pr>mde ground, VteTC the •rercmoi.y of the jTlTrilH of {M»- I youths into the ranks of t!u- Yo.l134 words
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Article1053 1931-05-22 13 Last Season's Men Who Were Ignored In all quarters the English Rugby Union selection committee are being severely criticised for the failure of the English team this year; but It should be remembered that they alone are not to blame, and that the players themselves should take th,2ir1,053 words
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Article53 1931-05-22 13 Considerable damage was done by fire at the Campbell Picture House. Glasgow. The building, which accommodates 1,200 people, is surrounded by tenements, and many of the occupiers were warned to leave. The roof of the cinema fell m, but the projection chambers and the talkie equipment53 words
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Article652 1931-05-22 13 Anomaly of The Amateur I Position There are other ways of making money out of sp.rt than by labelling MMCeM a professional. Vac latter b the more bluff and honest way Out subtler methods can be employed which' while violating the spirit, may yet keep one ffltn.n652 words
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Article199 1931-05-22 13 Cotton and Mitchell All Square After 18 Holes Henry Cotton and Abe Mitchell nnished all square at the end of the first round of their 36-holes match, which marked the optnin of the Number 2 course of ths Sundridgc Pack Golf Club, which has membership of over199 words
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Article91 1931-05-22 13 Hope of $2,000,000 Fortune i Jack Sharkcy, heavyweight chimpion boxer of the United States, earned more money In 1930 than any ether American baxsr. His net earnings for the year are put at £43,600, and of this £35,000 came from his fight with Max Schmeling m New91 words
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Article15 1931-05-22 13 The Wild Life Commission is expected to issue its report at th? end of June.15 words
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Advertisement409 1931-05-22 13 THE RFADY TO SERVE FOODS AND DAIRY PROCDUE OP Bearer, tell cook to serve all St Ivel foods m future. There is a full selection and they are perfect m flavour. Soups, Fish. Sausages. Entrees. Hams. Jams. Cheese. An the »>*;Bt stores m :t|)O]». aa|] them. Made by:APLIN BARRETT A409 words
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Advertisement268 1931-05-22 13 BUY BRITISH GOODS 15 Wsl P^^y oo ol H4 &XXJ2L I L^^s rfeSa' I Australia's Health-Giving Wines. j RICH RUBY PORT TYPE— BURGUNDY S RICH WHITE PORT TYPE— CHABLIS RICH TAWNY PORT TYPE— SHERRY TYPE. Obtainable at all Stcre*. j £X Henry Waugh Co., Ltd. I 7^^ L jfH I268 words
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Advertisement920 1931-05-22 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 Hamburg920 words
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Advertisement590 1931-05-22 14 Ellerman Bueknall Steamship Co., LtcL (Incorporated In England) "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Steamer one Singapore. bjl SERBINO June 9 HOMEWARDS. ■a CITY OF ATHENS For Havre, London, Rotterdam, Hamburg and Liverpool590 words
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Advertisement465 1931-05-22 14 P. 6? O. British India and Apcir Lines. (Incorporated In England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN. Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage. Sin^port, 1931. SOUDAN 6,500 Au* i KASHGAR465 words
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Advertisement742 1931-05-22 15 0. S. K. Line K OK EOTOn, AFRICA, NORTH AND SOI TH AMERICA AND INDIA. h ,s\i MAKI LOS fMtHsTI and NEW YORK il'rotn Hong Kong, June 1 tExpress Freight Service) ,From Kobe, June 16 „,mm»n M\KI LONDON. Rottcrc^n. Hamburg Br» men) and Antwerp May 31 June 1 t Xl"742 words
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Advertisement478 1931-05-22 15 *^W OF FAMOUS 10i PRESIDENT LINERS. |R TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOS lON. r ROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO. SLL/ PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA. NAI'LES AND C.FXO.A. Arrive Leave Leave Arrive Singapore. Singapore^ Penang New York. Pres. Hayes May 25 May 28 May 30 Juk Pres. Pillmore June 8478 words
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Advertisement653 1931-05-22 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. I ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OP BATAVIA J (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to. Passaße, Freights, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Managers desk. Representatives m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penang > of the TRAVKLLERS653 words
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Article270 1931-05-22 16 Accounts of the British and Foreign Accounts of the British and Foreign Marine Insurance show that the company which has been a consistent profit earner was again able to indicate a profit for 1929 although the result was not one of the best of recent years. Premiums for270 words
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Article160 1931-05-22 16 Lighter Crew Flung into Water Calcutta. May 9. A cyclone passed along the coast on Thurs- j day night. A lighter engaged m landing cement < from the Clan Kenneth sank with 95 barrels] alongside the steamer. Another lighter, which was empty, capsized near the steamer,160 words
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Article129 1931-05-22 16 Opposition to U.S. Senate BUI The opposition of shipping interests to the Senate Bill, which provides that no vessel shell bring into any United States port any alien who would not be qualifed for admission to Britain as an immigrant, was expressed by Mr. John Dowd, president of129 words
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Advertisement622 1931-05-22 16 Burns Philp Line. i (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the S.S. MANGOLA (3.352 tons). [Cargo only] ms. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins622 words
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Advertisement322 1931-05-22 16 KERR STEAMSHIP XoTC (Incorporated m U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New yorkv ork Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). On* Salk M.S. SILVERSANDAL In Port May 25 T| M.S. SILVERWILLOW June 2 June 8 M.S. BILVERYEW June 16 June 22 For nXm and particulars pleaae322 words
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Advertisement95 1931-05-22 16 THE TRAVEL SHIPPING AGENCY. 2, RAFFLES PLACE, SINdAPORI Passages Booked by all Btotß* Lines to all Parts of the World U Tariff Rates "No Booking Charges" Clearing, Forwarding and In»uran« Agents, and Packers. Baggage and Cargo Itored «>r delivered to or from Warehou w^; Office or Residence at nusonatt Rates.95 words
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Miscellaneous600 1931-05-22 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Kuala Pahang, Fekan, Sungei T^mKfatg and Kuantan (via Genus and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 6 am Bangkok every Thursday 6 ajn. Kotu Tlnggl, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh. Taiping. Penang and Ke4ah and Lower Siam 6 am Keiantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 0600 words
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Article31 1931-05-22 17 818 (.OLD HUTMENT! TO NEW YORK. via i^lc*: of freight, lv-.ve been fixed ffcctftve as fata 22nd. May 1931. $25.C00 md under l^ r r 25.000 15|16% 50.00031 words
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Article180 1931-05-22 17 Increasing Orders from Soviet Russia to Qcraum foreign trade statistics idtrs for German yards ar? on the AcoonUng to thesr figures. Germany i Russia m 1927 24 vessels of the 740.000rm m 1928 -he number was valued at 6.650.000rm and m 1929 were 11 vessels of the value180 words
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Article171 1931-05-22 17 America and Battleship Modernisation c Battleship Modernisation Bill authorising appropriation of £6.000.000 for repairs and ations on the battleships New Mexico. Misand Idaho has been passed by the ov a VOte ol 205 to 68. < taijr of Navy was urged during ation of the measure by Representative171 words
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Article105 1931-05-22 17 'One of the First Problems to Overcome" lamity of this age. and one of the first '•■> overcome, was that mveptHpi was Too many things wen produced UICS everything was too cheap. the keynote of an impromptu *ir Alan Anderson Uv annual the Honourable Company of Master105 words
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Article57 1931-05-22 17 ;i varies of a torpedo fired from the '"♦nt range m Portland Harbour caused trm amongst shipping. The 'missile >ut of Its course, zigzagging amongst f *jats and threatening at one time a vessel and a motor-launch. "ally it steered a course for shoie and on to57 words
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Article26 1931-05-22 17 Amsterdam, April 17. Wuru-lmina opened the new big outer of Fishing to-day m the presence of authorities. The town was en fete for26 words
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Article411 1931-05-22 17 German Plans for An Irish Rebellion New York. The arms- smuggling expedition to Ireland for a revolution m 1916. by whicn Germany hoped to win the Great War, has been described m detail by Captain Karl Spindler, formerly of the German Navy, who commanded the camouflaged cruiser which411 words
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Article300 1931-05-22 17 Jealousy Among Shipowners Condemned That controversies and jealousy among American shipping men are menacing the future of the U.S. merchant marine, is the opinion of Mr. Malcolm M. Stewart, manager of the i"cre;gn freight department of the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and chairman of the Middle West300 words
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Article217 1931-05-22 17 French Shipowner On Vessel's Personality M. Georges Philippar. chairman of the Messageries Maritime, and president of the Central Committee of French Shipowners, at the Academy of Marine, of which he is a vice-president, :2ad an interesting paper dealing with the designing of a liner from both the217 words
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Article666 1931-05-22 17 A Soldier Dives m a Submarine Many people are sager to fly; not so many are enthusiastic about travelling under vhe sea. My feelings weri decidedly mixed, therefore, when I, with other members of the Royal Blankshires, read my name under thia order: "The Captain of H.MS.666 words
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Article303 1931-05-22 17 Quick Verdict m Ship Murder Case Honr Kon?, May 7. Martin Gonsalez Correa, at the Assizes yesterday, was found "Guilty, but insane," m connection with the murder of John Harrison aboard the Empress of Russia, on February 24. He was accordingly ordered by the Chief Justice (Sir303 words
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Article35 1931-05-22 17 The P. and O. Alipore has left Hong Kong, and is expected to arrive at this Port at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, the 27th instant. She will proceed alongside the S.H. Board's Wharves on arrival.35 words
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Advertisement332 1931-05-22 17 **»Witfk Maine's Woitderlaitci— &!i. C f? a^ £rom Vancouver by the route of the S^^ J^ Yet i 6 Canadian Rocky peaks and the merged wonde-s of Jasper National Part 'or Booklets and Information Apply to W^i. l "I LA WLER, General Agent, Allrittr Chambers. P.O. Box 130 Spore ,*„>332 words
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Advertisement170 1931-05-22 17 MESSAGERIES NARITDMES. Under runiiart with the French Government. MAIL STEAMERS. T» Marseilles vU Cotombo, DJttwtl and Port Said. SPHINX 11,600 tons June S PORTHOS 12,700 tona June 17 Ta Marseilles via Madras. I'ondieherry. Colombo. Ujibwti and Port Said. CHANTILLY 10,000 tons May Sft T" Satcim. Hong Kong Shanghai. Kob« and170 words
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Article524 1931-05-22 18 AND HIS WIFE Elstree's Wideawake Studios Mr. Monty Banks, the film actor and director, who is now very active out Elstrca way, has lust been exchanging cables across the Atlantic with his wife. Miss Gladys Frazin, on the subject of filrti directors. Miss Grazin. who is524 words
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Article168 1931-05-22 18 £30,000 Spent on a Stud Farm Eleanor Lc\dy Torrington. formerly of Baton House. Shrewton Wilts X attended for her public examination before Mr. Registrar Mellor at the London Bankruptcy Court Her statement of affairs shows liabilities £26.243 (ranking £6.429) ani net assets £2.059. Replying to the Official168 words
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Article278 1931-05-22 18 Down Ten Times and Up Again A strangely varied and exciting entertainment of fighting was given before a crowded Albert Hall at the boxing display m aid of the Greater London Fund for the Blind. King Alfonso was expected, but to the disappointment of the278 words
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Advertisement407 1931-05-22 18 SOREACHINC, g M Swollen, y Perspiring, Tired Feet SORE painful feet is one of the worst afflictions that a man can have, especially when his work means long hours of walking and standing. Don't aggravate the trouble by using poisonous lotions and oowders. Simply bathe the feet m warm water,407 words
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Advertisement660 1931-05-22 18 BANKING. CHARTERED RANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) aid up capital m 600.000 shares of £5 each €3,000,000 eserve Fund £4,000,000 eserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38. Bishopsgate, London, E.C. 3. Agencies and Branches: .lor Star Hong Kong Saigon .mritsar Hollo Semarang660 words
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Advertisement570 1931-05-22 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. i lncorporated m England) Capital 13,000 ,uoo Subscribed 1.800,000 Paid-up 1.050.000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.666.845 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Esq. Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hamoro. Esq., J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelford. Esq.. Sir Thomas Catto, Bart570 words
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Advertisement487 1931-05-22 18 INSURANCE. THE /^i3? SOUTH v' ffn-r BRITISH INSURANCE (OMI'ANV LIMIII FIRE, MARINE, TRANSII AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED \i LOWEST CURRENT RAT* L. C. MARGOLIOUTK. MM Office: 2, Finlayson Grrei PKRSONAL ACCIDENTS. FATAL \CCIDENTS arc vend HAVE you made provision for t). of your dependents should inch overtake you? IT487 words
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Article343 1931-05-22 19 |)K. BERNARD'S ATTITUDE Main Factors Against Compulsion ..iirction with the recent official denial i the D. E. I. Government to our Java .dint, of the policy (alleged to have it<d by Dr Bernard. Director rf the ■at of Agriculture. Industry and Trade 1 X I343 words
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Article182 1931-05-22 19 a "Each Other's Best Customer*' mdea i. Ptv Idem of the French Cht-.m-Oommeiig m London, at the annual afl the Savoy Hotel, declared: "Our two we now each th n best customer of the m 1930. added M Naudeau. had bellnit'd Kingdom's b°st customer. Qtrfea ted182 words
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Article119 1931-05-22 19 Railway Freight Reduction Agreed to Karachi. May 11. nfennee vrhlcti began ye-terday btrMr Colvin. munber of the Railway and representatives of European and Inmepchaota on the question of wheat ex--<i thta eventat. I* li understood tliat >H and Indian merchants put before Mr. unanimous scheme, favouring a reduction119 words
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Article29 1931-05-22 19 Btoee the departure of Mr. P. M. Robinson England on Saturday, Mr. E. Newbold has °-<*ded nil »J> General Manager of the Snieltinii Company. Limited, m the Jf Kast.29 words
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Article317 1931-05-22 19 For Siamese Railways Each year the Government railways of Siam call fcr tenders for the supply of steel, which are open to all steel makers, and during the past three years, the Japanese Bridge Builders' Association, through its agents, the Mitsui Bussan Kaisha. Bangkok Branch, has submitted estimates.317 words
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Article299 1931-05-22 19 China Market Practically Closed In tht annual report of the Svenska Tandsticks Aktiebolaget (the Swedish Match Company) the directors state that after showing for eight consecutive years a continued increase m the annual export of matches from Sweden, the company has for last year to record a decrease299 words
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Article228 1931-05-22 19 New Holding Company Registered A holding company to be knovn as Electric and Musical Industries has be:n registered for the purpose of acquiring shares m the Gramophone Company. Limited (H.M.V.). and the Columbia Ora -noplione Company. Jordan's daily register of new companies gives the following: particulars of Electric228 words
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Article212 1931-05-22 19 May 21 SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2 3 27,32 London, 3 months' sight 23 ***** London, 60 days' sight 23 25,32 London, 30 days' sight 2j3 3|4 London, demand 2|3 23 32 london. T.T. 2|3 11(16 Lyons and Paris, demand 1430 Hamburg, demand 234 H K«w York,212 words
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Article204 1931-05-22 19 May 21 Tin 150 Tons 52 Gambler n Pepper White 34 Pepper Black 18 i4 Flake Tapioca 340 Pearl Sago Small 4.25 Copra, Sundried 4. 65 Rice, Auam No. 2 250 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 8.30 Rice. Siam old No. 1 320 Rice, Rangoon Bintan204 words
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Article383 1931-05-22 19 THURSDAY MAT XI ST Asam Kumbacg 20b 32b 6d Austral Malay (£> 18b 6d 21s Ayer Hitam Tin (s«> 11s 12s Bangrin Tin 11s 6d 12s 3d Bat&ng Padang ($1) 10 15 Batu Cares ($1) 32* 37 hu Butcit Arang ($1) 30 40 nom.' Burma h Malay383 words
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Article458 1931-05-22 19 Government Decline to Lift Export Duty It is understood (says The Times of Ceylon of May 15 that the Colonial Secretary, m response to inquiries made by the Ceylon Estaie.s Proprietary Association, has stated that the question of the abolition ol the export duty en rubber was considered458 words
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Article82 1931-05-22 19 Rugby. May 20. Foreign exchanges are: Amsterdam 12.11, k Athens 375. Bombay Is. 5 13-16 d.. Berlin 20.42':,, Brussels 34.96^. Bucharest 817. Rio 3 V Buenos Aires 34 15-16. Copenhagen 18.16 ;t 4 Geneva 25.23, Helsingfors 193'». Honi< Kong 11 3 4 Lisbon 108.25. Madrid 48.40. Milan 92.92 Monte82 words
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59 1931-05-22 19 May 21st.. 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers. R.B.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 10 1O i« Standard R.S.S. on Tender June 10', 10».» July |f% lov July-Sept. 10 l -j 10 Oct. -Dec 11 ip, Tone of Market Quiet. Latest Cable: London Spot sheet 3'*d.59 words
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Article44 1931-05-22 19 Glenshiel and Kurau Losses FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] linden. May 21. Glenshlel report for 1930 shows a loss of £4.468: there is a forward cr?dit of £12.312 Kuru u also reports a loss, ol C 1.408. ttia forward credit is £6,049.44 words
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Article205 1931-05-22 19 GUTHRIE'S RUBBER REPORT Singapore. May Due to the publication of Malayan production statistics, which are stated below. prloH mm advanced sinc-f our last Report and now MamJ as follows: Singapore 10 up 5 8: London 3.1 Bri. up 3 Hid? New York 6.5 8 gold up 3 8 gold. Production205 words
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Article362 1931-05-22 19 95 Per Cent. Honesty Among British Buyers Ninety-five per cent, of the British purchasing public are "credit-worthy." accordlr« to a test that ha.s just been completed. The investigation was made by the MMloaal Association oj Trade Protection Societies who. m the course of a year.362 words
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Advertisement65 1931-05-22 19 Assets exceed SI 000. 000 Assurance m force over $38,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. 'Incorporated In the Strata BetttemeoU.) HEAD OFFICfc Winchester House, Singapore LONDON OFFICE. 27. Old Jewry. EC Th*- Company has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of pn.u^ «w PLANS OK ASSuZo* ff AGENTS65 words
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Advertisement86 1931-05-22 19 UiUi!iaii!n!lilfni?Ji!lgii!li!fiai!ii^ I IN A.D. 1720. i i I I i two hundred mnd eleven years ag» J i i There were no Telegraphs I Cables I Telephones j —and the General Post Offloe had j I •Mity just been opened with a very i I elementary service. j f IUT86 words
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Article534 1931-05-22 20 MALAY FORWARDS FAIL Johari Shines m Better Company Catoura. 6: Whites 1. It was a pity that the selectors were not able to field more representative sides m the Malaya Cup trial at the Anson Road Stadium last evening but. nevertheless, the game was of much534 words
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Article56 1931-05-22 20 The following have been invited to play lor the SC.C. against the R.A. (m a friendly match) on Tuesday on the Padarg: P. M. Adam; J. L. Elmer. C. Thornton; D. R. Harper. A. K. Reade. A. Donald; R. A. F. BroWn. E. A. Joy, H. Millen.56 words
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Article104 1931-05-22 20 Hughes Beats Cochet m Three Sets Milan, May 14. In the Italian Championships final, men's singles, the British Davis Cup player, G. P. Hughes beat Henri Cochet. 6 4. 6 3. 6 2. Hughes and Delbobo (Italy) beat Cochet and Merlin m the Doubles, 3 6104 words
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Article134 1931-05-22 20 Teams vvill be selected from the following to! represent the Indian Association against 1 S.C.R.C RAF., and RE., on the 23rd, 24th I and 25th respectively on the LA. ground: Bha:karan, B s Gill. Fernandez, Jumabhoy, Varma. Ohoor Singh. Wazir Singh, Kennedy, D X Bammy, Amarchand. Naden. Roman, Ram134 words
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Article29 1931-05-22 20 The lawn tennis singles matches to hav> b- n played bTiween the B.C.C. and the SC.RC. rt the Pada-" last evening, wen p'^nn'ried < a account cf the rain. 129 words
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Article281 1931-05-22 20 YESTERDAY'S RESULTS De Forest and Martin Smith Win Through I Router's Service] London, May 31. The complete sixth round results m the British amateur championship to-day were as follow Tulloch beat Morrison 3 and 1. De Forest beat Roper 2 and 1. MacCormack beat Tippett 2281 words
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Article418 1931-05-22 20 Roper's Tenacious Victory Over Voigt London. May 20. In the fifth round of the British amateur golf championship at Westward Ho this afternoon Morrison beat Alaric de Forest of Addington 4 and 3; John de Forest beat Alan Newey 2 and 1; Martin Smith (Royal St. George's418 words
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Article113 1931-05-22 20 Five Successive Balls Out of Bounds [Router's Service] Leeds, May 20. No amazing than the Westward Ho comi ctition v -?.r the Thousand Guineas Profersional tournament where two Ryder Cup players, Duncan a~d Jc-iy, together with the strongest Ame- ric m challonger. Horton Smith, two Argentinians, Freccero113 words
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Article56 1931-05-22 20 FRIDAY'S TIES Paul Storr ard H. E. Howe vs. C P Burke -nd R. n. Walling. TUESDAY'S TIES '---'hrc-nT Hunter and T. M. A S. Ov.er, s and W. A. Wilson vs E a T iud-cn a:d H. A Bas-ett j Le? and H G. Barrr.w56 words
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Article382 1931-05-22 20 SOCCER HUMILIATION Penalty of Over-Elaboration Against France London, May 14. Dallying with the ball as a cat does with a mouse, the England team frittered away national prestige before 35,000 spectators at the Colombes Stadium, to-day, where France, after leading 3 l at the interval, rammed382 words
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Article416 1931-05-22 20 Annual Drill and Games Competition The annual drill and games competition for the Vernacular Schools was held on the ground of Geylang English School on Tuesday la&t In celebration of the Mohamedan New Year (1350). Over 500 pupils from eighteen schools participated m the competition which consisted of416 words
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Article40 1931-05-22 20 Competitions Daring Whitsun A nine holes eclectic competition will be held at Keppel Golf Club over the Whitsun holidays from Saturday, May 23rd to Monday £ay 25th. inclusive. Any number of cards may oe taken out sfasdfasdf40 words
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575 1931-05-22 20 THE SUSSEX MATCH Duleepsinhji Plays His Part Gloucester's dashing methods have drawn the eyes of all the cricket world upon them, states a cable of May 11 to the Indian papers. Regarding matches then m progress the message states: Bowleys flawless century for Sussex included575 words
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Article432 1931-05-22 20 Hobbs and Sutcliffe m Form London, May 14. Those critics who denounce winter tours on the ground that a player is liable to i?et stale were confounded to-day when Hobbs and Sutcliffe showed that their Indian and Ceylon tour had not th? slightest effect on their form,432 words
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