The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 May 1931
1931-05-23
1
20
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/singfreepressb
The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
-
Title Section19 1931-05-23 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13.343. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, &S. SATURDAY, MAY 23> 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
-
Article398 1931-05-23 1 Dcubt is felt in well-informed circles as to whether or not Mr. Gandhi will attend the Federal Structure Committee in London Pa*a 11. Smith won the British Amateur Golf title— Pace 20. The Royal Air Force at Farnborough successfully launched an aeroplane by catapult. The plane weighed398 words
-
Article1284 1931-05-23 1 1 Quicquid agunt homines nostri est farrago Libelti Juvenal Malayan miners are getting almost as much free advice just now as their brothers the rubber planters have had in the course of th« past few years. On one hand they are urged not to bring ruin1,284 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement259 1931-05-23 1 START THE DAY WELL WITH A CUP OF B9GIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA RAFFLES HOTEL TO-MIBHT I Special Dinner and.Dance I SEA VIEW HOTEL I SATURDAY, MAY 23rd. 1 THE ANNUAL EMPIRE DAY DINNER DANCE I OF THE SINGAPORE BRANCH OF THE OVERSEAS LEAGUE (Dancing Till 2 a.m.) TICKETS $4.259 words
-
Advertisement271 1931-05-23 1 EUROPE <$) HOTE L "Renowned by Recommendation" 2 i TO-NIGHT I f j SPECIAL EMPIRE RACE DINNER AND DANCE. I I MENU. Malayan Appetizers j I Real Malabar Turtle Soup j j Londonderry Broth j j Boiled Canadian Salmon, Reglna Sauce i j Australian Chicken Patties j j Roast English271 words
-
Advertisement134 1931-05-23 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Cinema guide Page 2. Public notices Page 9. Melin's food biscuits Page 3. Cold Storage milk Page 8. Eastern Auto Co. for Nash cars Page 5. Fresh pork fr.om English iaim«— Page I" CHRYSLER POWER j THE RFADY TO SERVE FOODS I AND DAIRY PROCDUE OF Bearer, tell134 words
-
Advertisement12 1931-05-23 1 BIGIA TEA "CROSSED KRIS" BRAND j A FINE FRESH PRODUCT OF MALAYA12 words
-
-
Article88 1931-05-23 2 Free Love at the Alhambra Free Love. A Universal picture t>: matrimonial troubles, opens at the holiday matinee at the Alhambra on Monday. Genevieve Tobin. the clever young actress who made such an ■ppeal to Singapore in A Lady Surrenders, is in the lead with Conrad Nagel. Slirn88 words
-
Article89 1931-05-23 2 Routine orders by Lieutenant-Colonel M J T R4-illy. 1.1.C.. commaruing S.S.V.F. Singapore. May 20. Ranreti. Bombs Leave Drill HaM B T. R F R Saturday Sunday 2 p.m. 7.30 a.m. May 23 B (C.) Co. A M.G. > Co. May 24 Ist. Bn Big. Se-. do. S.V.R.A.89 words
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement507 1931-05-23 2 IJiJs^ now_ generally j admitted— S That the Best food in Town, The most attractively -presented dishes and The delightful Furnishing and J Comforts are 3 Features of j THE CAPITOL i i restaurant] J that have made it i 5 SINGAPORE'S MOST POPULAR RENDEZVOUS J Have you visited our507 words
-
Advertisement156 1931-05-23 2 I Victoria Theatre I /f/AT£? AiVD 2nd AT 9 JO p.m. I Two Recit&ls Only I MAURICE I MARTENOT WILL GIVE DEMONSTRATIONS I ON HIS MARVELLOUS INSTRUMENT. I I MUSIC FROM THE ETHER It is Indeed a Revolution in Musical Science Daily Telegraph $\6\SB \>^^ a r > Phone 5261-5262156 words
-
Advertisement230 1931-05-23 2 I SPECIALLY Held-ovor f j| THE WEEK-ENI) gj Matinees Toniay and To-morrow at 3 p.m. 1 BRING THE KIDDIES! I To-Night 6.15 9.15 I Marie Dressier I Polly Moran I REDUCING j| A METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER SUPER OOMROV j j j. 'THE BIG DOG HOUSE" ANOTHER HILARIOUS DOGVILLE OOMRDY S MONDAY I230 words
-
-
Page 2 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous397 1931-05-23 2 THE WEEK Saturday, 23rd. High Water. 00.56. 8.7 ft., 15.05. 7.0 ft. Central Engine Works annual meeting 12 30 p.m. Racvs: Singapore Am.iteur meeting first day. Golf: Keppel G.C. Eclectic Competition. Lawn Tennis: Colony vs F.M.S. Guillrmiud Cup». Tanglin Club. 9.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. FooibaD: Div. I. I.CF.A. vs.397 words
-
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement201 1931-05-23 3 I DURING CONVALESCENCE II Convalescence is frequently slow and precarious I because the store of vitamines in the body has 1 become almost exhausted, and in consequence I full advantage cannot be derived from the 1 ordinary food taken. I Mellin's Food Biscuits contain all needful I vitamines in addition201 words
-
Advertisement360 1931-05-23 3 Trouble-free bearing surface A \*^j^s>rfir*& M m fMmt >AM METAL First of the PEDIGREE BEARING METALS by ipg/ MAGNOLIA Sote Agents in Malaya: M M^ K S l o."Sn*«'SS «f OUEEN VICTORIA STREET, LONDON. E.C4 AGIIMS THROUGHOUT THi WORLD United Engineers Limited. 'Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) SINGAPORE BRANCHES. "Clothes360 words
-
-
Page 3 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous620 1931-05-23 3 CHURCH SERVICES ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL WHIT SUNDAY 6.50 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.30 a.m. Matins. }8 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) I 9.15 a.m. Holy Communion. 19 a_ni. Sunday School at St. Andrew's School. 5.30 pm. Evensong < Choral) and Sermon. j Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 8 a.m. Holy Communion. Tuesday, Thursday620 words
-
Miscellaneous67 1931-05-23 3 Homily: A Spiritual Empire. GEYLANG METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH i (Junction of Al Junied Rcai and Sims Avenue) 9.30 a.m. Sunday School in English. 10.30 a.m. English Service. Speaker: Rev. E. S. Lau, 8.A., B.D. Subject: 'The Holy Spirit." 11.30 a.m. Hokien Service. 8 p.m. Union Epworth League Meeting. Spealrer: Rev.67 words
-
Miscellaneous74 1931-05-23 3 CATHEDRAL OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Queen Street 6.30 a.m. Low Mass. < 8 a.m. High Mass. i i CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH Virtoria Strrct 5.30 and 630 am. Low Mas«. 8 a.m. High Mass. CHURCH OF ST. TERKSA i Kampong Bahru Road, ioff Krppe! Road) 8 a.m. Low Mass. A74 words
-
-
Article198 1931-05-23 4 Retired Indian Official to Par One hundred pounds iMMfH promise of marriage were award d jury sitting with Mr. Justice Rorridf King's Bench Division to Mrs. Ell Burville, aged 57. of Archway-road. Hi Court dressmaker, in her cl.iim Percy Albert Cory, retired Indian eial. aged 61. of198 words
-
2821 1931-05-23 4 COLONEL KELLER - A GERMAN REPLY TO GENERAL PERSHING COLONEL KELLER (BY (Late Chief of Staff to General von Gallwits.) GENERAL. Pershing's "Experiences of the War," which have been published, will be found very useful when passing judgment on the military and political position during the second half of the Great War. They2,821 words
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement331 1931-05-23 4 Long Miles at the Wheel x Of P m liß II i^^ Are Miles You Don't Feel in a MORRIS In a Morris driving strain and consistent comfort enables you cramp have been eliminated. to lead the way out of traffic This boon has been achieved blocks, acceleration under by331 words
-
-
Article820 1931-05-23 5 SPRING ORDERS Substantial Advance in America By E. Y. WATSON Detroit. "The automotive industry has maintained, in fact more thr n maintained, the consistent policy which it established from the beginning, of constant progress in the form of greater values. It Is to be hoped820 words
-
Article143 1931-05-23 5 Sir A. Cobham on "Round the World in a Day" I "The day is not far distant when we ihall be able to fly blind in any conditions," declared Sir Alan Cobham, addressing the Liverpool Rotary Club. "When that day comes, air transport w.h be revolutionised.143 words
-
Article622 1931-05-23 5 FALSE CALLS Reducing Them to a Minimum London's circular shaped fire alarm boxes are to go, and probably their attendant lampposts will lose their coat of scarlet paint. The present alarm boxes or, rather the open circuit system on which they are worked are responsible for622 words
-
Article160 1931-05-23 5 Crowd Force Money on a Young Actor The story of an actor who was mistaken for a beggar on Brighton front, and had "unwanted sympathy showered on him" because his foot was bandaged, was told at Brighton Police Court when James Edward Green, a smartly dressed young160 words
-
Article86 1931-05-23 5 An "Exceptional" Breach of the Park Laws A plea that he had to accelerate to escape? the petrol fumes from a motor-car in front of him was made by a motorist summoned at Bow -street for exceeding the speed limit in Thr Mall. He said that86 words
-
Article101 1931-05-23 5 And Gives His Life to Save a B-by Displaying great instinct and skilful manoeuvring, but at the same time racrificirg H« fcwn life, a dog prevented an eighteen-months:-lold child from falling a prey to three wolvej at Seguin Palls (Ontario.) The child was in a carriage outside101 words
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement299 1931-05-23 5 ii— a sporty Roadster at a truly low price Gleaming with chromium plate, finished in sporting colours and built on low rakish lines, this 1931 Chevrolet de Luxe Roadster is one of the handsomest cars on the road. A wide, easily-entered "dickey" at the back seats two people in comfort299 words
-
Advertisement419 1931-05-23 5 DIRECTORS |9V^^^^^B|^K DECIDE -^Efk JmL UIL '1 II vTENTLEMEN, my recommendation that we standardize on Nash cars for our traveling sales representatives is based upon my own personal experience as a Nash owner. I know definitely that the Nash is a thoroughly good car it is economical dependable and serviceable.419 words
-
-
Article, Illustration2023 1931-05-23 6 (By Our Film Correspondent. ANNOUNCEMENT was made in our «wble < lumns ye'.Urday f i new British process In colour photcgtaphy. As far as I am aware the revplutimary ch vac mentioned concerns the matting of the film and not thi' ?etual colouring- Briefly2,023 words
-
Article, Illustration1219 1931-05-23 6 A F llm u totertrnk, sometimes of two or three years, a tall, tanned and taciturn adventurer emerges from one of fee world', little-known regions to brfc* honour emhsation with his presence. He is Ernest B. Schoedsaek soldierVffortune. explorer and motion picture producer. soiaier1,219 words
-
Article348 1931-05-23 6 J FREDERICK MARCH, before leaving i I Hollywood for New York several months J ago. started a Hollywood home. It I I haa bcei completed »\ithcut his ever seeing it and his film schedule caUs I I for work in New York for several more J months. SHEETS348 words
-
Article801 1931-05-23 6 IVAN SHARPE - A Sickening Surfeit of Runs IVAN SHARPE OUR CRICKET SPECIAL BY I« HE cricket senron in England has several interesting phases. The visits of Overseas teams are becoming almost an annual affair. This year it is New Zealand's turn and they wih play one Test Mate!., at Lords, on June801 words
-
Article193 1931-05-23 6 Woman Who Make* tht Stories Frances Marion, one of the br tinuity writers in motion picture b I 1 signed to a Metro-Go]dwy;i-May cording to an announcement from that The contract calls for her to work. ly for the producers, willing storips. ad.ip continuities, scenarios, Hflri ;<nd dial193 words
-
Article574 1931-05-23 7 SOLEMN SCENES Visit to All the Holy Places Jerusalem. April 16. This mcrnh g the Archbishop of Canterbury, accompanied by Birhop Mclnnes, Archdeacon Stewart, and the High Commissioner's A.D.C., arrived at Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem. He was met at the top of Christian Street by representatives of574 words
-
Article282 1931-05-23 7 There will be many here who knew him who will regret to learn that Mr. William T. Easley died of pneumonia at his residence. 144 East 36th Street on April 11th. at the age of 55. Mr. Easley wa3 born in Brooklyn, Virsinii of native stock,282 words
-
Article65 1931-05-23 7 The Malay Mail is informed that several small thefts took place at Praser's Hill last week. The sum of $15 was taken from Staff House where the occupant awoke to find a Chinese in the room. The man escaped but arrests have been made in connection with the other burglaries.65 words
-
Article1152 1931-05-23 7 LUTON FACTORY MARVELS Headgear From Felt An Inch-and-a Half Thick i Luton. I wonder how many women know that those attractive felt hats of theirs were, at one stage of production, an inch and a half thick, asks F. G. H. Salusbury. Daily Express Special Representative.1,152 words
-
Article186 1931-05-23 7 Further Details of Allocations London, May 14. Ii is announced that, as a result of the Prince of Waless L'gion Book Fund. £123,000 har been receiv-d by the. Print- of Wales for distribution. His Royal fflghneta has d<cided. after < onrultation with the nffllHH of the Ugftoo,186 words
-
Article69 1931-05-23 7 Mr. Henderson Accepts the Presidency British Radio Official Service R::«?:iy. May 21. At Geneva to-day the British Foriiun Secretary, Mr Arthur Henderson, infimcj the Council of the League of Nat mis ti >t !if Prime Minister. Mr. Ramsny Maclfcui.tld. had authorised him to accept the position «;f President69 words
-
Page 7 Advertisements
-
Advertisement328 1931-05-23 7 am. v M al ■^k jr y Lassitude Kruschen. ma acnaed to try them. digestion and lassitude have gone, the I- or a long time past 1 had Iteen out depression that occupied me has ivtnushed LulJl\. 7-"?f m fr T a d fi™"U indications of inri,rieni flatulency, lislcssncss, lack328 words
-
Advertisement145 1931-05-23 7 Jm tL Excellent I f^W\ S Flavour—' so? J PURE TOBACCO <* Natural CORK-TIP fc^^S^ Finest imported matured Vir- J' Guaranteed natural cork of /lV 4 <\ ginia tobacco guaranteed pure tne finest possible texture and I *CAVI7V/L 1 and absolutely free from adul- i. .1. t r 1 1145 words
-
-
Article335 1931-05-23 8 PRESENT LONELINESS Trials of Sir Oswald Mosley London, May 1. Mr. Churchill has again succeeded in setting the tongues of the political gossips wagging. The mildness of his witty attack on Mr. Snowden's Budget, coupled with his reference on that occasion to his present335 words
-
Article47 1931-05-23 8 Scheme to Assist European Farmers Approved f Renter's Service I Geneva. May 20. The Commission on European Union approved the creation of an Internationa] Agricultural Credit Bank to assist farmers in central and south-eastern Europe, but Mr. Henderson demurred, wishing to confer with 'iis Government.47 words
-
Article247 1931-05-23 8 Croydon to Berlin in Under 3 Hours Berlin, May 12. The American airman. Captain Prank Hawks. "The Human Bullet." leaving Croydon at noon, arrived at the Templehof aerodrome at 2.55 p.m.. covering the distance at an average speed of 206 miles per hour. Captain Hawks justified his247 words
-
Article151 1931-05-23 8 Hunger-Striker's Precarious Position Iwaki, Japan, May 13. For the first time in Japan a medical diagnosis was carried out in mid-air yesterday, when a medical practitioner, at a request from the strikers, clambered up a 150 feet high chimney stack, in heavy torrents of rain and examined151 words
-
Article33 1931-05-23 8 iMr. Ralph Barton's Tragic End LReuter's Service] New York, May 20. Mr. Ralph Barton, the well-known caricaturist, was found dead rt his home to-day in circumstances pointing to suicid?.33 words
-
Article46 1931-05-23 8 When William Baldwin VM Leicester with house breaking th vald he knew him. Thi Clerk Has he visited join I Prosecutor Yes. The Clerk Is he a tru-nd of the Well, as a matter of fact, he* my Baldwin was fined £i.46 words
-
Article53 1931-05-23 8 The marriage took place quietly on Monday, at St. Mary's Church, Kuala Lumpur, between Harold, second son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. C. Scrutton of 39. Emperor's Gate, South Kensington, London and Patricia (Pat) younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Mills, of Sir John Jackson, Ltd., NavalMM - 53 words
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement89 1931-05-23 8 SiiVl 1 1 f^ A R 88l fBJ)V 9 y^^^^^^& iTiM^^^^^^^jßi 1^ (Incoiporatcd in S.S.) Bkt^^S wWH Kuala I umj ur and SMOKE W.D. H.O. WILLS. BRISTOL LONDON. 8"4.| I *^^y </ou it)/// choose Ccrebos I H9ttl GALVANIZED WIRE NETTING a/ S Be™™ of its purity you H FOR TENNIS89 words
-
Advertisement194 1931-05-23 8 Growing Children Z<JsM~2% need extra Vitamins f^^f^iS I To prevent them from fe 2 8 T\ k outgrowing their strength p^^S^ f 1 augment the diet with an !^S occasional course of „v y trade 1%. 11l a^ Li li if MA K Cod Liver Oil with 'fe%^-" y Malt194 words
-
-
Page 9 Advertisements
-
Advertisement497 1931-05-23 9 BUSINESS CARDS. MEMORIALS. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. \os. 1 A 3. IV n has Road, oil lj»vrndfr Street Phone 6075. 1!H PHOTOGRAPHED BY tl. NUGENT BUCKERIDGE II if best Class Work Lowest Rates WMwUY BVILDING Phone 7K91. DON'T WEAR A TRUSS! k> Rupture Ap- .^■i^^. N< w discovery rful No lumpy497 words
-
Advertisement533 1931-05-23 9 TENDERS, SINGAPORE MVM< IFAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given that Uutfctt hi* now invited for the following material* or Hcnrtces, and that particulars of such tenr^rs may be obtained in the Tender Room. Municipal Office*: Construction of Foundations (R. C. Works) of the New Retort House, Gas Works, Kalians533 words
-
Advertisement476 1931-05-23 9 NOTICES. j NOTICE Mr. J. R. Spryer, having resigned, notice is hereby given that all powers of rttomey granted aim by our Corr.pany, are hereby revoked. HANDEI,SVEREENIGING HOLLAND N.V. (TRADING COMPANY HOLLAND) ORDINANCE NO. 44 (BANKRUPTCY) j IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE Summary Case476 words
-
Advertisement704 1931-05-23 9 NOTICES TELUK ANSON RUBBER ESTATE, LIMITED Application has been made to the Directors of the above Company to issue a duplicate Certificate for 500 shares of $1 each, fully paid, numbered *****6 *****5 registered in the name of JAMES RICHARD CRAWFORD, upon a declaration to the effect that the original704 words
-
Advertisement456 1931-05-23 9 NOTICE. MT. EMILY SWIMMING POOL. On Public Holidays the Pool will, in future, be open as on SUNDAYS. WHIT MONDAY, 25th MAY. 9-10.30 a.m. li to 12. 3> 2 to 3.45 j 415 to 6 p.m. p.m. I p.m. Men Boys Mm <fe Boys Men tt L» .y: ?.le:i Boy^456 words
-
Advertisement70 1931-05-23 9 rpK^ the new "quick1 cooking" Quaker Oats. Now cooks in 1-5 I the time formerly re- I quired! Save time, labor, I Serve it as porridge I for breakfast thicken I soups and gravies with it use it in fritters, I cakes, biscuits. I Try a tin today. I I70 words
-
-
845 1931-05-23 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATURDAY. MAY 23, 1931. THE SECOND BRITISH EMPIRE We do not know whether other peoples are similarly so, but it is quite certain that our own people are remarkably self-centered. It is a commonplace at Home that the average person displays a vast and fundamental ignorance of845 words
-
Article157 1931-05-23 10 On the Committee of the Singapore Sailors' Institute the place of Captain H. Jones (resigned > is filled by Captain A. E. Ure. The engageneiu is announced 'between Robe rt Edward (Bobby) Hope-Falkner, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Straits Settlements Police, son of Lieut.-Col. and Mrs. P. HopePalkner, formerly of Singapore157 words
-
Article110 1931-05-23 10 Next week at the Adelphi Hotel, Jim P«arson's cabaret company, which has been doing well in Java, will appear on the roof garden on May 26 28 and June 2 at the tea dances, and on May 29 and June 1 at the dinner dances. Pearson110 words
-
EMPIRE DAY IN THE SCHOOLS
-
Article832 1931-05-23 10 Messages From King and Earl Jellicoe As Empire Day this year falls on Sunday, and as to-day is a bank holiday, the usual p celebration by the local schools took place t yesterday. 1 In addition to the King's message, addressed a to "The Children in the Elementary832 words
-
Article53 1931-05-23 10 St. Joseph's Institution celebrated Empire Day, yesterday, by an assembly of the entire school in King George's Hall, where the message from the President of the Empire Day League, was read by Rev. Bro. Director. The National Anthem followed. Mr. Denis Santry inspected the Cadet Corps and53 words
-
Article34 1931-05-23 10 At Raffles Girls' School the reading of the messages was followed by an interesting and patriotic programme of recitations and songs followed by dances and plays, each class contributing to it.34 words
-
Article48 1931-05-23 10 Members of the Y.W.C.A. are notified that the Launch Picnic to be held on Monday. May 25th has been postponed to Wednesday. June 3rd. It has been arranged to visit the Straits of Johore, touching at different islands. Particulars will be given in the June Blue Triangle Notices.48 words
-
-
Article771 1931-05-23 10 POOR PEONS Judge Advocates \V\r{[\ Control A sequel to the public examm;,'., n |Ji ported in yesterday's issue of Alexandra ths Alsatian Singapore contract nr in the Bankruptcy Court brfon y a'B. Terrell yesterday when Hoi was examined in connection i ruptcy. Mr. E. N. Taylor, Assistant771 words
-
Article52 1931-05-23 10 Governor Leaves London t° r Malaya ;free press service— copy London tf«J Sir Cecil Clementi. accompn: d:iught?i. left London to-day to walpindi at Marseilles. Sir Samuel Wilson. Permanent I tary of State for the Colonies, mm the Station on bid them farrweli (The Rawalpindi Is due in52 words
-
Article22 1931-05-23 10 Mr. J. Calder M.C.S. ha* Ihvm servic? In Johor; and Lh <Mi\s> Lady Medical (XTlcer. SS lm> b for service iii Kedah22 words
-
Page 10 Advertisements
-
Advertisement206 1931-05-23 10 I A '>"jzk-^~~" s I x A <s i A J cllloßtCKi mmm c3 LT0 w BY SPECIAL fcK^ A MM. THE KING C»; APPOINTMENT TO F SIAM I ESTD IS72 l POPULAR STYLES IN ENGAGEMENT AND ALL DIAMOND SET I I PLATINUM WEDDING RINGS. 1 HANDSOME AND DIGNIFIED. 8206 words
-
Advertisement67 1931-05-23 10 ft /Ma^l aft MJiVi a I Lss^sJ j INDUSTRIAL PEACE is not settled by luncheons and dinners. Luncheons and dinners sometimes cause vpry serious internal disturbances. "GAFLAC" ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS POLICIES cover many internal troubles. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD Hongkong Bark Chambers. Teleohone 6480. |H.B. WINTER! i67 words
-
-
Article66 1931-05-23 11 SMAY NOT GO TO LONDON DOUBT IN INDIA [Reuter's Service J Simla, May 22. In well-informed circles doubt is felt afl to whether or not Mr. Gandhi .itumd meetings of the Federal ture Committee in London, which are to begin on June 29. Practically all the66 words
-
Article131 1931-05-23 11 Proposal to Unite North and South Brittah Radio Official Service] Ru*by, May 22. I UK of Common.: i.-jay tne Under 'lie Dominions, pnswerir.g a quesI Wintei-ton, s?.id in reply to a lan regarding proposals which had ufc by the Government of Southern for a conference on the amalgamation I131 words
-
Article112 1931-05-23 11 Whipsnade Thrown Open to Public '.i Radio Official Service Ruffby. May 22. I and most beautiful zoo in existI d it WtltpMUde, near Dun^table. re, will tc-morrcw h? opened to the It covers 50U acres, is fifteen times th? -ndon zoo and is twice the area of112 words
-
Article64 1931-05-23 11 Dealings at Three-eighths London. May 22. India loan underwriters are left with cent Dealings started at half discount Md now are three-eighths. 10.000.000 six per cent. Indian loan, redeemable in 1933-4. at an issue price of 100 undertaken by the underwriters on Mav It.] "REE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT]64 words
-
Article61 1931-05-23 11 KDeath of Diamond IReuter's Service] London, May 22. death has occurred of Mr. Solly Joel, African diamond magnate. Colonel Solomon Barnato Joel. J.P. umber of the firm cf Barnato Bros, director of de Beers Consolidated Premier D-amond mining company, and other companies. He was a son of61 words
-
Article54 1931-05-23 11 Gunpowder Explosion Starts Big Blaze f Outer's Par Eastern Service] Tokio, May 22. >kKioa in gunpowder stored in the *m of the Nisshin Flour Mill at Blaitai a conflagration which quickly 'lie whole eight-storied building to ''mes spread to adjoining buildings and t'.ins One fatality has been reported54 words
-
Article36 1931-05-23 11 yot to Affiliate with the T.U.C. IRruters Service, London, May 22. vofes to 1.224 the National Union •"lists rejected a proposal to affiliate ftftdt Union Congress. The figures '•> !>t cent of the Union's mcmber-36 words
-
Article270 1931-05-23 11 UNITED EFFORTS Pull Together to Regain Prosperity [British Radio Official Service] Burby, May 22. The Prince of Wales during a speech at a dinner organised by the London committee of the recent Empire Trade Exhibition at Buenos Aires, called on all classes in the nation to270 words
-
Article126 1931-05-23 11 Wince's Plea for Co-operation With Argentine |R3Uter*s Service] London. May 22. A stirring plea for cc-operaticn in the development c? British trade with F-mih America was rn^ri? by the Prince of t a dinner give i by the London exec th- recn*. Britirh Empire Exhr Buenos126 words
-
Article93 1931-05-23 11 Stolen Plate Returned by Soviet (B-.msii Radio omcial Service l Ruffby, May 21. Wh?n Commind?r Carlycn Bellairs (Cons.. Mlkbtsat,); in tbS Hcj-<? cf Commons to-day, vked whothe- .he S:v?et Government's assistance had been sought in recovering the silver plate taken frcm th? British Embassy in Moscow when93 words
-
Article87 1931-05-23 11 Wonderful Demonstration in America (Router's Service] Scht! ec ady. New York, May 22. A triumph of co-ordination of wireless and television was demonstrated at a Rotaiy Club meeting by the General Electric Company. The audience not only saw and heard the speakers (actually in a laboratory remote87 words
-
Article61 1931-05-23 11 Government-Making Postponed [Reuter's Far Eastern Servicel Canton, May 22. The formal establishment of a government has been po3tpoi»ed, the official excuse being Ihe non-arrival cf the Leftist leader, Wang Ching-wei, from Hong Kong, but many believe that General Cheng Chi-tang is delaying, hoping that Mr. Sun-fo, who61 words
-
Article79 1931-05-23 11 Tests in South of England British Radio Official Service J Rugby. May 22. A British aeroplans fitted with a British 800 horse power engine burning crude oil costing four pence a gallon retail, will shortly fly over the South of England on a prolonged reliability tent. The79 words
-
KIER HARDIE'S BROTHER
-
Article84 1931-05-23 11 MAJORITY SLUMPS [Router's Service j London, May 22. The by-election at Rutherglen due to the death of the Labour Member, Mr. William Wright resulted as follows: Mr David Hardie (Lab.) 16,736 Mr. Moss (Con.) 15,853 Labour majority 883 Mr. David Hardie is a brother of the84 words
-
Article68 1931-05-23 11 Seat Retained by Conservatives London, May 22. The bye-election at Stroud owing to the resignation of the Conservative member. Sir Frank Nelson, resulted as follows: Robert Perkins (Con.) 17,641 Sir John Maynard (Lab.) 10,688 Stanton (Lib.) 7,267 Conservative majority 6 053 The result at the hfft election was:68 words
-
-
Article286 1931-05-23 11 Child From Singapore Sold In Amoy Having sold in Amoy a child he had kidnapped in Singapore, a Chinese. was passing through this port on his way to Rangoon when he wa: arrested yesterday on board th? Hong Keng. Tne man was out of work when he was286 words
-
Article52 1931-05-23 11 Early End to Flight to Tokyo IReuter's Service] Berlin, May 21. The German airwoman Fraulein Schultes, accompanied by the airman Sackmann. left Munich en route for Tokyo in a small sports machine but crashed in a fog at Passau. Fraulein Schultes' legs were broken and Sackmann also was52 words
-
Article98 1931-05-23 11 A Chinese boy of about 14 years of age was found lying in a pool of blood yesterday In River Valley Road, just behind a stationary motor lorry. The boy was discovered by a European who saw the motor lorry stop and the driver jump down. The boy98 words
-
Article81 1931-05-23 11 A Chinese girl of about 11 years of age was on the evening of May 21st knocked down in Beach Road, near Sembawa Road, by a motor car in which was Probationary Inspector Woods, attached to Police Depot at Thompson Road. The child was at once81 words
-
Article44 1931-05-23 11 (British Radio-j-Offlcial Service] Rugby, May 22. A Geneva message states that agreement has been reached on the basis of the British proposal for a common armaments table giving details of present armament strength of each country for submission to the disarmament conference.44 words
-
Article24 1931-05-23 11 I Router's Service] londwv Mm? ft. It is officially stated that the Duke of Coonaught is going on "very well indeed."24 words
-
Article70 1931-05-23 11 SESSION POSTPONED Committee Unable to Find Likely Scheme IKcuter's Service] London, May 22. It is stated that there is grave danger of the conference of the wheat growing countries, now sitting in London, breaking down owing to the failure cf the committee to find a schema likely70 words
-
Article138 1931-05-23 11 Ceremorial Parade Arrangements The birthday of His Majesty the King will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 3rd. The customary Ceremonial Parade, at which His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government will attend, will take place on the Esplanade at 7.45 a.m. Seating accommodation in the enclosures will138 words
-
Article248 1931-05-23 11 Second Experimental Flight I to England The Imperial Airways air mail machine on the second experimental flight from Australia to Great Britain, which reached Sourabaya from Kupang on Thursday, left yesterday morning for Batavia which was reached at 9.50 am. After refuelling the machine took off for Singapore248 words
-
Article86 1931-05-23 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, May 22, 5.46 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £104 ***** (£103%). Forward £106 I|l6 (£105). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber prices86 words
-
Article231 1931-05-23 11 The first annual inspection of the Boy's Brigade (Ist Singapor? Company) was held yesterdey evening at the Rafflos Institution Hall before a very large attendance. Th? ftsv. Wm. Murray. M.A. Chaplain, was in the chair and Mr. M. R. Holgate Inspector of Schools was the Inspecting Officer.231 words
-
Page 11 Advertisements
-
Advertisement21 1931-05-23 11 Mr. Geo. W. Crawford, managing director of Medical Hall Ltd., and Mrs. Crawford hare left for a holiday at Fraser^ nil!.21 words
-
Advertisement281 1931-05-23 11 I SO EASY TO WASH 1 I SO HARD TO WEAR OUT jjj ie Tobralco makes i.ie smartest little wash irocks. This season's A «fi smart and fashionable designs provide for as many changes as you tfi please. There are delightful patterns for the children too. ffi jp Tobralco is281 words
-
-
PLANE LAUNCHED BY CATAPULT
-
Article192 1931-05-23 12 Elimination of the Long "Take-Off" COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM IFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT I Li i don. May 21. Long aeroplaive runs will be completely avoided in future as the result of the successful test 00 a mi invention by the Royal A*r Foroe at Farnborough to-day, when a192 words
-
Article80 1931-05-23 12 Utilisation Bill Passed I British R.idu Official Service?) Rugby. May 21. third reading of the Agricultural Land Utilisation Bill was to-day pftHDtd in the House of Lords. Lord Hailsham said he believed the electorate had given their vote for the present Government because they ithe electors* were willing80 words
-
-
Article71 1931-05-23 12 Convention Signed by Sixteen States Reuters Sen ic? Geneva. May 21. Thf convention for the creation of the International Agricultural M^rtguse Credit Bank was signed by 16 States. With a view to establishing a special reserve the contracting Governments undertake to make rdvances aggregating 25.000. 000 gold francs.71 words
-
Article64 1931-05-23 12 High Commissioner in Australia I British Radio Official S-rvic?! Rugby. May 21. The Dominions Office states that, as was r?rently announced in the House of Commons, His Majesty's Government in the United Kirgdom has decided to appoint a High Commissioner in the Ccmmonw?alth cf Australia with functions comparable64 words
-
BIG CANTONESE FORCE LAUNCHES ATTACK
-
Article648 1931-05-23 12 Suspected Regiment Disarmed Outside Canton Canton, May 14. A sensational military plot, apparently inspired by Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, to seize command of the Canton garrison forts. In an attempt to eliminate General Chan Chaitong from Kwang-tung. has been unearthed in Canton. It is reported that 3.000 men of648 words
-
Article527 1931-05-23 12 Turns Down Nanking Peace Offer Canton, May 12. The latest Nanking military preparations to 3eal with tile Canton anti-Chiang Kai-shek movament. including the commandeering of -cveral vessels, were mentioned by Mr. Liu Chi*e:i. ex -Mayor of Greater Nanking, who arrived duiing the week-end and addressed the Provincial Kuomintang527 words
-
-
Article2977 1931-05-23 12 THE BIRTH OF CHINA'S REPUBLIC REMINISCENCES OF A SINGAPORE ROTARIAN PROTECTING THE CONCESSIONS The address to the Singapore Rotary Club yesterday was by a Rotarian who witnessed the clash of arms in the Chinese revolution jthat ended with the overthrow of the Manchu Dynasty. He was Mr. O. G. Franklin.2,977 words
-
Article112 1931-05-23 12 THE SINGLE SIDE BAND Discovery Which Improves Reception I R.^ut<r'r. S?rvlc£l Paris. May 22. A wonderful new v.irebss gadg.t. £vt invention of a London engineer nam?d Roe/e wtltoll improves long distance telephoning, was demonstrated near h2r?. The invention applies to the short-wave lengths system known aj112 words
-
Article100 1931-05-23 12 Indignation Over Foreign Investments I Reuter's Service Madrid. May 21. A fortune of over £3.500,000. mostly ir securities and bonds chiefly abroad, and apart from jewellery and other valuables, is possessed by the Royal Family, according to an official note issued by the Minister of Finance. The100 words
-
BRITISH EMPIRE TIES
-
Article118 1931-05-23 12 Kconomic Development nf ,u Colonies lht THE NEEDJOR^FORKSI«. llr 1 1 [Renter' y,vr>. t ''"rid i» In a .speech at the annual KmnJr, I rf the Roya? Bmpire Society T Sh>ls briefly toured the British E- sizing the common interest «t I He b.lieved the tos of118 words
-
Article269 1931-05-23 12 i Bird Shop Conditions lo h,. Inspected The minutes of a Committee n»i Singapore Society for the PtOTenttoi to Animals held at the Y.M.C.A. B on May 18th state: Present :—Mr. R. H Onraet tin Mr. H. E. Steven*. Mr. J. Dritbeiv Mansfield Jones. Hon: Treasurer OoJKngt, Hen:269 words
-
-
Article111 1931-05-23 12 Krpala Hits Conlnirtor Clianukol Hancllr When 1 OMneM cluimtf! Acting District Judge (Mr C tef on a eh^rcro of vclunt.inly Pai hurt undor provt*\ition. C mrt Sheedy s'ati'd that iCCWWd Mid :<!' bt^?an fiKhtin^ with iht.r li: ft. TI a pair cf iron feoogl and ether111 words
-
Article253 1931-05-23 12 Woman Committed tor All 4.1 I That ihe had committed m D > v legation agrunst a M( hammed u. 1: j man who appeared txfore the S< < Magistrate (Mr. G. E. Clayton) y» It war, ■Ofjaveved by the own»T of tin I to which rht was253 words
-
SPORT OF THE DAY.
-
Article765 1931-05-23 13 I A Few Hints for Championship Aspirants "Learning a course" Is the sort of phrase which hides a complexity and diversity of prolems, writes Eleanor E. Helme In the Morning Post. Many a golfer within the next few weeks will have to grapple with those problems,765 words
-
Article49 1931-05-23 13 [Reuter's Service] New York, May 21. Baseball games yesterday resulted M Tollows: NATIONAL LEAGUE New York 4. Cincinnatti 0. Brooklyn 5, St. Louis l. Philadelphia 11. Pittsburgh 7. Boston 5, Chicago 7. AMERICAN LEAGUE Detroit 0. Philadelphia 3. Chicago 0. Washington 2. St. Louis 8. Boston 4.49 words
-
Article50 1931-05-23 13 Albert Bennett, a young New South Wales colt, who wa3 born in Lancashire in 1911, sails for England this month and will probably play in Lancashire League cricket. Bennett has been in splendid form for the Illawarra District Association during the present season, scoring 1.000 runs and taking 100 wickets.50 words
-
Article753 1931-05-23 13 Reminiscences of Great Cricketers Reviewing Cricket Up-to-Date by E H D Sewell with a preface by Lord Hawk* and many t^hvT tWe ty ne f ™m Photographs taken by the author, published by John Murray at 7s. 6d., E.8.0. writes in the Morning Post Mr. E. H.753 words
-
Article152 1931-05-23 13 Yorkshire County Cricket Club began their practice at the Headingley ground at Leeds on April 13. Several good amateurs will be under observation, and may get opportunities with the county side. All the players are reported fit. Leyland has been in South Africa and SutclifTe in India. It152 words
-
-
Page 13 Advertisements
-
Advertisement352 1931-05-23 13 \J^^^' >%fl Kif//i !< m *s ie> V kit M \2&>'-^rimQ Fr©sh pork from EogSssh farms tlic rich, nourishing meat which forms the f.!li n? M WaU'i famous usage, cones only from weiMed l.vestock icand an English farms Smoothly mmced and ««on,d wit:, piquant soicc:; lt is no wonder In352 words
-
Advertisement163 1931-05-23 13 t* W^J taß fed on "Cow &Gate J> and crowned with HEALTH and HAPPINESS I Follow the example of delighted I Parents throughout Malaya, and put your Baby on this famous Food I See how happily and easily he digests I the light nourishing curd, and watch I how quick!y163 words
-
-
Page 14 Advertisements
-
Advertisement834 1931-05-23 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICESEXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa mad Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due. SoJla. umiHDTi For London, Rotterdam and Hamburg May834 words
-
Advertisement591 1931-05-23 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m «ngtMm\ "ELLERMAN" UNE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Steamer O^ Stefapw^ S4. SERBINO j une 9 HOMEWARDS. •m. CITY OF ATHENS For Havre, London, Rotterdam, Hamburg and591 words
-
Advertisement429 1931-05-23 14 P. 6? O. British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated in England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMev, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN Tonnag*. Singapore. Tooaafe 1931. SOUDAN 6.500 Allß KASHGAR 9,006 May429 words
-
-
Page 15 Advertisements
-
Advertisement658 1931-05-23 15 v I I I i^j r rcl NAfLES, MA^ £ll^^^^ KO^^i^, ROTTERDAM AND MARU T .10.500 June 3 HAKONE MARU TlO 500 Julv 29 30 MARU T 10.000 June 18 19 SUWA MARU TlO 7W AuL ll M B s MARU T 10,000 July 2 3 FUSHIMI MARU T 1658 words
-
Advertisement481 1931-05-23 15 1^ OF FAMOUS 40k PRESIDENT LINERS |R TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON FKOM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO. SLfc/. PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES AM* (.Y\o\ Arrive Leave Learr Arrive Siagaptr*. Singapore. Penan«. 4 rw Yorl*. Pre«. Haye» May 36 May 28 May 30 Jttft Pres. Fillmore June t June481 words
-
Advertisement641 1931-05-23 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROVAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OP BATAVIA (Incorporated In HoUand.> UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 5451. with sub-connections to— Passage. Freights. Transhipment, Marine Departments and Managers desk. Representatives in the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penang of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BVREAI'.641 words
-
-
815 1931-05-23 16 BANK WITHDRAWS IN $360,000 ACTION HONG KONG LAWSUIT Insurance Companies to Carry the Burden Hang Kong. May 11. A protracted lawsuit in the course of which the plaintiff, Mr. Choa Po-sien, was described by his counsel, Mr. Eldon Potter, K.C., to have acted throughout in "the fairest manner in his815 words
-
Article196 1931-05-23 16 The Chamber of Shipping of the United Kingdom has issued the following statement in regard to Russian chartering At a representative meeting of British owners the position arising out of the fixing of a small number of British boats on the terms offered by the charterers was considered.196 words
-
Article166 1931-05-23 16 Looking Forward to the Championship The Duke of Devonshire, who was re-elected president of the Derbyshire County Cricket Club at the annual meeting, held at Derby said the county^did not appear so high in the curious arithmetical table as in previous years,! So far from being despondent166 words
-
Page 16 Advertisements
-
Advertisement520 1931-05-23 16 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated In Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. flsgiilsr monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the. SS. M ANGOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only.] •us. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins520 words
-
Advertisement486 1931-05-23 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. W (Incorporated in XJBJL) *>\ GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New Y Or k Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Siez) MJS. SILVERSA?roAL In Port May 25 f M.S. SILVEHWILLOW June 2 June 8 I MM. SELVERYEW June 14 June 33 I For rates486 words
-
Advertisement206 1931-05-23 16 BIBBY LINE. [LONDON ADDRESS: PALL MALL. LONDON'. S.WJ.] of fast twin -sere*' Oil Driven Mail Passenger Vessels between RANGOON. COLOMBO, MARSEILLM PLYMOUTH AND LONDON with through connection from Slngapcn and Fen&ng. HOMEWARD SMIIM Steamer Ltart OXFORDSHIRE STAFFORDSHIRE Jure 2 GLOUCESTERSHIRE WORCESTERSHIRE CHESHIRE AU| I YORKSHIRE SHROPSHIRE Srpt OXFORDSHIRE Sept I206 words
-
-
Page 16 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous533 1931-05-23 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BT TRAIN Kuala Pahang, Pckan, Sungei T.i»Ht»»g and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 6 am Bangkok every Thursday 6 ajoo Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping. Pertang and Ke4ah and Lower Slam am. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6 p.m.533 words
-
-
Port and Shipping News.
-
Article86 1931-05-23 17 ;,r information re light to be estabI South Linii Islet, Singapore Strait. Kntranee. Middle Channel, is given i or about May 24 without further northern side of channel on the I South Lima islel. at a distance of 2MH degrees from Horsburgh (Pedra lightnoUM. Lat. 1 deg. 22 min, N.86 words
-
Article578 1931-05-23 17 and Additions to Australian Service nine decks, six with open-air pro- PQMtnfMly and driven at 22 knots iiaft horre power, the new turboMMr Strathnaver. 21,000 tons, will ■t and fastest ship on the Austra- n the leaves London next Oc ober. klip, the Strathaird, will also b?578 words
-
Article112 1931-05-23 17 I Flavian Captain Fined at M Cardiff 1 I Stipendiary Magistrate imposed 0 and £7 7s. costs on Captain Luca Permltttaf the over-loading of the Itwm Jadera at Barry last en, prosecuting on behalf of the M td«». said the vessel was boarded r by a Board of112 words
-
Article378 1931-05-23 17 CAPT. ACWORTH'S BOOK Tribute From Mr. David Davies Mr. David Davies, Chairman of Ocean Cca and WiLscns. Ltd., in his address at the an nual meeting of the company referred at l?ng:l to "Navies Tc-day and To-morrow." the bool by Captain Bernard Acworth, D.5.0.. R.N.378 words
-
Article1127 1931-05-23 17 Under Bondage to Foreign Oil The following is the outspoken article by Capt. Acworth referred to above. When, under the above title, public attention was first drawn in the Morning Post to the perilous position into which our Country has drifted, owing to the now complete1,127 words
-
Article136 1931-05-23 17 52 Years of His Life at Sea The death took place early on Wednesday morning at his residence. No. 7 Arratoon Road, Penang. of Captain P. Vaz at the ripe age of 83 years. He had been in good health until about a w?ek ago and136 words
-
Article230 1931-05-23 17 Few Chinese Stowaways on British Ships When ten Chinese appeared before Mr. Hamilton at the Kowloon Police Court last week on charges of stowing away from Singapore to Hong Kong on the Van Heutz. his Worship commented upon the fact that stowaways rarely came to the Colony on230 words
-
Article54 1931-05-23 17 C.P.R. Liner's Record The Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Japan (on which the King and Queen of Biam travelled) on its last trip reduced the prerious transpacific record time for the cruising, -which it held itself, of 4,200 miles in 7 days 19 houra (the prerioua record was54 words
-
-
Page 17 Advertisements
-
Advertisement468 1931-05-23 17 BCEMC ■ffUfflf X *he Caaadfanr Rockies hZZL °^f fro Vanc <>i»rer by the route of the S3!^i r tudc^ gradient of any transconSS. Yet 160I 60 the Canadian Rocky peaks and the nigged wonder of Jasper National Parfc For Bft*fei tit CANAWAM NATIOMAI The Largest RafZway System in North America468 words
-
Advertisement127 1931-05-23 17 JwimLD twavcT sgpvice I For Everything Appertaining to Travel, Banking and Freight Apply I 39, Robinson itoad, Singapore. Teie. 5907. SINGAPORE SHIPCHANDLERY I COMPANY. I SHIPC HANDLERS, I SHIPBROKERS. I COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices:— MA YNARD'S BUILDING* 11. Battery Road. Telephone No. 6433. Cive Your Shin An 1 Oxygen B 3th127 words
-
-
Article405 1931-05-23 18 NEXT YEAR Storm, Chaos, and Sudden Death Old Moore was sitting under a ladder with his fingers crossed. He did not seem happy. He grunted and growled into his beard, and every 'ime his black cat came near him he threw it ovrr his left405 words
-
Article165 1931-05-23 18 Unsettled Property Valued at £46.383 Prcbate has be-n granl?d of the will of Princess Royal Dowager Duchess cf Fife, of Port-man-square and Mar Lodge. Braemar. eldest sioter cf the King. Th? grant has t en issued to Major James Alexander, cf Strattcn-sjju&re. by whom the value cf165 words
-
Article144 1931-05-23 18 By Some Famous Wiseacres As one or two people of note fee things from .the "Golden Book Magazin?" (New York) ••I think all writers of first novels should b? iIVHI six months in gaol. If a law w?re pasred giving six months in gacl to ev?ry144 words
-
Article152 1931-05-23 18 Here are a few epigrams culled from a coJlection with the sayings of Mr. H. PattinsonKnight. which has fust b-n published:— In the bcs.rning man may have sprung from UW a:i.hrcpo!d ape^; nowadays he i; rings from rcad-hcg3. Th- average woman wears better than the •▼ants man.152 words
-
Article25 1931-05-23 18 Miami Beach, April Iff C mmodcre Gar Woci has again failed to beat Kaye Don's record after his eighth run to-day.25 words
-
600 1931-05-23 18 ORGANISERS PROFITS Double Suffering From the Present Law Since the triumph of the Sunday Cinema Bill in the House of Commons there has been a wave of clear thinking going through the country, says the Daily Exprers. Men and women are sayirg that the600 words
-
Article260 1931-05-23 18 End of a Long and Arduous Career Dr. Theodore Dyke Acland. F.R.C.P.. whose death took place in mail week in his 80th year, had had a long and extremely active professional career, and was a man of considerable distinction. The third son of Sir Henry260 words
-
Article84 1931-05-23 18 RECAPTURED PRISONER FOR TRIAL "Buffalo Wilson," the man who escaped from the ceUs at Willesden Police Court and was recaptured four days later, again appeared before the Willesden magistrates, and was committed for trial on charges of being a suspected person and having housebreaking implements and a revolver in his84 words
-
Page 18 Advertisements
-
Advertisement370 1931-05-23 18 HANDS IN AWFUL STATHYEARS Eczema Itched Badly. Hands Cracked. Cuticura Healed. 1 was bothered with eczema which 3pread all over my hands. It came like little eyes of water, and my hands were in an awful state for about three years. it itched badly and when I rubbed my hands370 words
-
Advertisement498 1931-05-23 18 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital in 600,000 shares of £5 each C3.000.000 Reserve Fund £4,000.000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3 000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38. BUhopsgate, London, K.O. 2. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Hong Kong Saigon Amritsar Hollo498 words
-
Advertisement343 1931-05-23 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OK INDIA, LTD i Incorporated in England) Capital u.uoo.uuo Subscribed 800.000 Paid-up l. 050 .000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.666.845 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrte, Esq, Chairman P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hamb»-o J. O. Robinson, jfisq., W. H. Shelf ord. E«n Sir Thomas Catto,343 words
-
Advertisement267 1931-05-23 18 INSURANCE. THE x V SOUTH ffeb; BRITISH I KIRK. MARINE. TRA\ Sll AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTHj LOWEST CURRENT H\\^ L C. MARGOLIOUTh Office 2. Finlay:on Q PERSONAL ACCIDKVrT FATAL OCCIDENTS are x, r; HAVE you made provision for of your depcndints should overtake yuu? IT only costs $15 yearly267 words
-
-
Article818 1931-05-23 19 imaiion Meeting at Kuala Lumpur mettinu held at Messrs Neill and Bell's, Lumpur on May 16th. an association to i l the "Dredging Association. Southern i" was formed. T Johnson of Tongkah Compound. >:m occupied the chair and spoke as > -.t>r 25th last a meeting of a818 words
-
Article598 1931-05-23 19 Chinese Views at International Conference Shanghai. May 12. It is h-arned that the National Government ls communicating with Dr. C. C. Wue. the Chinese Minister in Washington, instructing him to convene a world silver conference with the assistance of Japanese and other representatives. The announcement follows upon the598 words
-
Article137 1931-05-23 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT Singapore. May VI. Markets arc sU'ady to-day* Rubber is about unchanged and tin. although a fraction lower in London yesterday Ls better here by Rubber*: There is still little business passirp. A few thousand Ulu Benuts are available at 20. and Kempas at 92'_. N?w Scudais137 words
-
Article90 1931-05-23 19 I British Radio Official Service Rujfby. May 21. j Foreign exchanges are. Amsterdam. 12.10 :i i. Athens 375. Bombay ls. 5 27-32d.. Berlin 20.42'j. Brussels 34.95 1 Bucharest 817. Rio > 3 h. Buenos Aires 34 Copenhagen 18.16 ;l Geneva 25.22 Vs. Helsinglors 193^ Hong Kong 11%. Lisbon 108.25.90 words
-
Article416 1931-05-23 19 To-Day' s Price Changes. EXCHANGE RATES May 22. SELLING London, .4 months' sight 2,3 27|32 London, 3 months' sight 23 13 16 London. 60 days' sight 2,3 25|32 London, 30 days' sight 2 3 3|4 London, demand 2i3 23)32 London, T.T. 2)3 11|16 Lyons and Paris, demand 1430 Hamburg, demand416 words
-
Article909 1931-05-23 19 FRIDAY. MAT 22.VD 'LOSING Ql DOTATIONS Asian Kumbaa* (£> 30s 2Jto fld Austral Malay (£> 18s 64 21s Ayer Hitam Tin (Ssi 11s 12b Bangrln Tin 11s 6d 12s 3d Sitang Padang ($1) 10 16 Batu Caves ($1) 32^ 37^ Bukit Arang (sl> 30 40 norn Burma909 words
-
Article239 1931-05-23 19 LEWIS PEAT'S REPORT Singarore. May 22. In rpit* 1 of the publication of Malayan StDck; showing a decrease of 6,567 tons, the pric s seen earlier in the week were not maintain 1 and interest has rather fallen off. The figures showed a production for April of about 29,000 tons,239 words
-
Article146 1931-05-23 19 Singapore. May 21. Th<? local market has beon steadier thioughout the week, but prices close below best though spot still shows a.s improvement of on balance. This morning's cables quote London down •ad. to 3>sd. and New York, down goltl to 6n gold. Both markets close below best,146 words
-
Article57 1931-05-23 19 Messrs. Boustead and Co. Ltd.. Penang. have received a telegram from the Secretaries. Messrs. Ed. Boustead and Co.. London, advising that \he annual accounts for the year 1930 have been issued shewing a profit of £3,775. Th^ sum of £775 has been placed to reserve for Income Tax57 words
-
Article46 1931-05-23 19 The Chartered Bank advise receipt of a lelegram from Head Office in London leading: "Shell Transport and Trading Co.. Ltd. declared dividend at th? rat? of Is. 6d. per share free of income tax payable July 6th. Bearer coupon to be presented No. 58."'46 words
-
59 1931-05-23 19 May 22nd.. 12 o'clock noon. Bayers Seller*. R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 10 io Standard R.S.S. on Tender June 10 's lO\ July 10 IO 1 July-Si-pt 10V 10\ Oct-Doc. 10 7 im Tone of Market: Dull. Latest Cable: London Spot sheet 3'^d par59 words
-
Article69 1931-05-23 19 Sua Beton^ Eastern Staff Commissions I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT I London. May Z'i. Kepong Malay report lor 1930 reveals a net profit of £20.358 The sum of £30.716 is b -ing carried forward. United Sua Betong in 1930 also madv a profit, of £14.108. and are carrying69 words
-
Article257 1931-05-23 19 U.S. Company Given Rights ot Exploitation 1 Reuter's Service J New York. May 51. A BMMBft trom Bogota states that, as a result of a favourable report by a sp.vial commitU.*, the Lower House of the Colombian Legislature Ls expected shortly to ratify the agreement allowing the257 words
-
Article201 1931-05-23 19 Tonnage Effects of New Cut I The following communication rec.'ivrd trooa the Secretary of State for th b Colonies has been forwarded for publication. Cable from the Secretary of State for th« Colonies to the High Commissioner !»r this Malay States, dated London M.-\y 23. Th? International201 words
-
Article107 1931-05-23 19 Changes in Represent at iu* Prices I United Pr«M Association New York. Mj> American Can Common 98 n Cities Service <Com.» Columiria Gas Bad Eleotrn &14 Curtis Wri*ht j Electric Bond and Share Corp General Electric Co 39 t s Central Motors 38 National City Bank107 words
-
Page 19 Advertisements
-
Advertisement84 1931-05-23 19 Assets exceed $12,000,000 Assurance in. force over $38,000,000. The Great Eastern life Assurance Co., UA. 'Incorporated in the Btraite Settlement* > HEAD OFFICE Winchester House. Singapore LONDON OFFICE: 27. Old Jewry. EC The company ha* £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court ot England and compiles wtta tfc* f^ i*uuia ana84 words
-
Advertisement81 1931-05-23 19 i IN A.D. 1720. I j (two hundred and eleven yean age <C j US i There were no Railways jg r no Omnibuses „no Stage Coaches S Steamships were unknown. War §j r vessels were built of hearts of oak. i BUT The Royal Exchange Assurance was *n t81 words
-
-
Article708 1931-05-23 20 THRILLING FINAL AT WESTWARD HO A CLOSE FINISH [Reuters Service) Westward Ho, May 22. Eric Martin Smith (Royal St. George's) won the Amateur Golf Championship, beating John De Forest (Adddington) one up over 36 holes The sun favoured the "Young England" final which provided a fitting708 words
-
Article121 1931-05-23 20 IReuter's Service I New York, May 22. American League baseball matches yesterday resulted as follows Cleveland 6. New York 7. St. Louis 2. Boston 1. Detroit 5. Philadelphia 12. Chicago 2, Washington 4. League Standings including matches played up to May 9 were as follows: American League W.121 words
-
Article32 1931-05-23 20 HOLE IN ONE The Seventeenth at Bukit Timah Mr. F H Atkinson, while piayfng golf rt Bukit Timah with Mr. E G. Staunton on Thursday, did the 17th hole in one stroke.32 words
-
HOLIDAY SPORT IN SINGAPORE
-
Article743 1931-05-23 20 Colony vs. Malay States Lawn Tennis The two outstanding sporting events during the Whitsun holiday, so far as Singapore is concerned, will be the annual lawn tennis match between the Colony and the Malay States for the Gulllemard Cup; and the annual cricket match between the S.C.C.743 words
-
Article28 1931-05-23 20 Owing to the condition of the ground the match arranged for Monday, S.C.C. 2nd. XI vs. 2nd. XI the Gloucestershire Regiment, at Tanglin is cancelled.28 words
-
Article107 1931-05-23 20 The Singapore shoot in the match between Singapore. Hong Kong anu Shanghai will take place at 6 a.m. on Sunday, weather permitting, on the Fairer Range, Seletar. Distances will be 200, 500 and 600 yards. The team consists of 12 members, only the ten best scores to107 words
-
-
Article41 1931-05-23 20 Subscriptions of £200,000 a Day [Reuter's Service I London, Mny 22. A rush of money is swelling the subscriptions to the Irish Pweeo-takes on the Derby It to estimated tliat £200.000 are daily being received in the Dublin offices41 words
-
Article28 1931-05-23 20 Malacca, May 2*. A Chinese found guir.y of the offence of assisting In the management of an unlawful society was sentenced to nine months' rigorous Imprisonment.28 words
-
Article349 1931-05-23 20 AMATEUR RACES Prospects for Interesting Sport Prospects for interesting sport this afternoon and Monday at the Racecourse are good and with easy going, as there should be, the weights should be comfortably carried. It is impossible to indicate very closely the chances of the horses since a349 words
-
Article260 1931-05-23 20 Visit of Port Dickson Yachtsmen On Sunday the annual rr.ce for the Visitors' Cup will be sailed by B Class. The start will be at 10.10 a.m. and the course will be posted in the usual position on the morning of the race. For this race the "B"260 words
-
Article202 1931-05-23 20 Northants Beaten in Two Days A remarkable spell of bowling by Hardinge. Kent's slow left-arm change bowler, preceding a three figure opening partnership in the second innings in which he and Ashdown were probably associated, was one of the features of the county championship match which202 words
-
Article61 1931-05-23 20 Prom the following players five singles and two doubles team will represent the Indian Association against the Gleeful Badminton Party en Sunday on former's court at 3 p m sharp: S. K. Iyer, P. K. Menon, B. K. Menon, P G. Menon, C. P. Warning, A. 8. David C61 words
-
Article29 1931-05-23 20 jtn a foursomes match over 36 holes at Seldon.,P«rk, Croydon on May 9, T. H. Cotton partnered with A. Lacey, defeated George Duncan and Abe Mitchell 10 and 8.29 words
-
Article490 1931-05-23 20 THE DAVIS CUP Sidney Wood Loses to Rainville With Bill TUden no longer available owing to his having joined the professional ranks there has naturally been a gi'eat deal of speculation as to the men upon whom the United States will rely in their attack490 words
-
Article280 1931-05-23 20 Al Brown Demonstrates His Superiority I Reuter's Service] London, May 21. At Olympia the world's bantam -v -eight champion, the Panama negro. Al Brown, beat Teddy Baldock. Britain, the referee intervening in the twelfth round of a fifteen round contest. The boxers foupht at nire atone "and280 words
-
Article38 1931-05-23 20 Low Punch in Second Round [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, May 22. Bud Walley, of Singapore, was disqualified for a low punch in the second of a 15 round contest with Jack Connell, at the Ring.38 words
-
Article91 1931-05-23 20 TUESDAY'S TIES W. H. Pollenlant and W. Y. Semple vs. A. D. Baker and C. M. Van Cuylenburg-. Winners of Paul Storr and C. P. Burke and R. N. Walling vs. A. P. Hunter and T. M. Calhaem. A. S. Ov^ens and W. A. Wilson vs.91 words
-
Article24 1931-05-23 20 In the Second division of the S.A.P.A. League on the YM.C.A. ground yesterday evening, M.P.H. beat Wearne Bros, by six goals to two.24 words
-
Page 20 Advertisements
-
Advertisement193 1931-05-23 20 SPECIAL OFFER DURING MAY AND JUNE ONLY A Smith Premier Typewriter (ENGLISH OR JAWI CHARACTERS) I FOR $25 DOWN AND TWELVE MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $10 BACH I Malaya Publishing House, Limited I SINGAPORE. I The rich creamy lather I j&iveB an easy shave and does not dry on the face.193 words
-