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Title Section19 1931-06-01 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,350. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. MONDAY, JUNE 1, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY~ 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article356 1931-06-01 1 Dr. J. Fitzpatrick, of Seremban, has drawn a Gallini ticket m the Irish Derby Sweep— Page 1 1 The Calcutta Derby Sweep draw was made on Saturday. Prizes will be duplicated, and the first prize is expected to be worth £105,000 Page 11. Further fatal disturbances have356 words
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Article1372 1931-06-01 1 TART I Many Europeans resident m the East are under the impression that secret societies art organisations peculiar to the Chinese people and that they exist chiefly lor the purpese of affording protection to bad characters whose mission m life is to combat the forces of law1,372 words
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Advertisement92 1931-06-01 1 1" YEARS OF MANUFACTURING LEADERSHIP NO KELVJNATOR HAS KVER WORN OUT BROS. CO., 53 Robinson Rd. RAFFLES HOTEL I Tea Dance Cabaret I MADAME KELVEY'S TALENTED PUPILS i and t I PAIGE JEWETT I FROM LONDON COLISEUM AND OTHER THEATRES j| I mm9 I LAMB CUTLETS ITALIENNE LEAP SPINACH SAUTE92 words
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Advertisement299 1931-06-01 1 I REMEMBER jf 1 I Kulloch Lade s I FAMOUS DOUBLE "GOLD LABEL" I Pedigree Scotch Whisky I EOLD RARITY" I Guaranteed 15 Years Old. I VERY RARE 1 LIQUEUR SCOTCH WHISKY I FROM ALL FIRST CLASS DEALERS. 1 «ffi^iaafiifiiri««««aaiaai«sfi«sfi^ EUROPE^) HttTEL I "Renowned by R^comrr^.tdation" fi Finest Cuisine. Best299 words
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Advertisement107 1931-06-01 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS j Amusement quide Page 2. Used car prices reduced at Italasia Ltd.— Page 2. Bullock Lade's famous double Page 1. Jackson's polish for floors and furniture— Page 10. Cycle and Carriage Co. agents for Willys Six —Page 7. The stronghold of thrift Page 5. Whiteaway's clearance sale Page107 words
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Advertisement17 1931-06-01 1 17 YEARS OF MANUFACTURING LEADERSHIP NO KELVINATOR HAS EVER WORN OUT GETZ BROS. CO., 53 Robinson Rd17 words
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Article173 1931-06-01 2 Programme of Drills up to and for week tnding June 7th. 1931. Tuesday. 5 p.m.. Stadium. Anson Road. United Services vs. S.V.C.. Annual Charity Football Match 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall. 'C" (Scottish) Coy.. 30 yards Range. Fortress Coy. < Malay Section). Arms Drill and run light. Bde.173 words
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Article178 1931-06-01 2 To-day is the opening day of the annual finance appeal of tiie Y.W.C.A. when ladies representative of the different groups cf the community begin tc make their calls on firms and individuals. Letters from the Frojidet.t Mrs Sproule. and Mrs. C. H. Wan,;, chairman of the Chinese178 words
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Advertisement619 1931-06-01 2 AVOID FLU AT ALL COSTSAn Effective and inexpensive method is the combined use of Hudson's Eumenthol Jujubes and The Little Victor Inhaler. TOTAL COST $1.50 Obtainable from MEDICAL HALL LTD. Opposite QPO Singapore i mmm Mt is now generally I admitted That the Best food m Town, S The most619 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous181 1931-06-01 2 THE WEEK Monday, June Ist. High Water. 11.23. 8.5 ft.. 22.28. 9.2 ft. Lawn Tennis: S.C.C vs. S.R.C. i doubles i. at S.C.C -Football: Div. I. S.C.F.A. vs. R.A. at J. Besar. Kelvey Farewell Cabaret Raffles Hotel 6 p m. Professor Martenot. at Theatre. 9.30 p.m Opening of Great World181 words
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Article738 1931-06-01 3 Opening up New Sungari Areas The valley of the Sungari is one of the most productive agricultural areas m Manchuria, but j communications In this north-eastern corner of Kir m Province other than those provided by I the river— do not exist. As the Sungari is frozen during738 words
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Article122 1931-06-01 3 Famous Theatrical Manager's Nationality Berlin, May 21. The Press Is much exercised with the curious complications around the famous theatre manager Max Reinhardt. Herr Reinhardt is brlieved really to be a Czechoslovak, though all his interests are bound up with Austria and Germany. Some time ago he122 words
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Article59 1931-06-01 3 Trial of Former Minister Opens Paris, May 19. The trial started to-day before the Senate, sitting as The High Court, of the former Minister M. Peret, the former Ambassador m Rome, M. Besnard and of two former Under Secretaries of State, MM. Vidal and Pavre. who are59 words
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Article26 1931-06-01 3 MONDAY at 6.15 p.m. A. S. Owens and W. A. Wilson vs. E. A. Hudson and H. A. Bassett. Tables will be allotted.26 words
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Article39 1931-06-01 3 The Malayan Branch of the British Medical A^cciation has nominated the Honourable Sir David Galloway to be a member of the Council of the King Edward VII College of Medicine, Singapore for a period of three years from 1931.39 words
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Article237 1931-06-01 3 Pit Explosion Due to Smoking The explosion at Grove <Brownhills> Colliery, Brownhills. Staffs, on October 1 last, when 14 persons were killed, was "caused by a naked light used m connection with smoking, which ignited a considerable accumulation of firedamp." This is the finding of Mr. F.237 words
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Article77 1931-06-01 3 I Paris. April 24. A speed record is stated to have been made m the trials of the new French destroyer Albatros off Lorient. Despite a strong wind the Albatros did an average speed of 41.9 knots. It is learnt that 87,000 h.p. was developed by77 words
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Article44 1931-06-01 3 Thj* following gentlemen have been elected as members of the Bar Committee for the Settlement of, Penang for the year April, 1931 to April, 1932:— Mr. C. R. Samuel, President. Mr. J. J. Saunders, Vice-President. Mr. R. D. Hume. Mr. E. A. de Buriatte.44 words
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Article351 1931-06-01 3 "Hercules" Sold to Imperial Airways By the Koclinda there will arrive a pilot and engineer of the stiff of Imperial Airways Ltd who will make the finalising inspection of the Hercules air-liner which Imperial Airways has purchased for ser\ ice on the experimental Eng-land-Australia .route, says the Australian351 words
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Article50 1931-06-01 3 News has been received m Colombo of an unsuccessful effort which was made by an elephant to gain admission to the ButtaJa Hospital. "Jumbo" had succeeded m damaging the main gate when the watcher raised an alarm and the elephant was Induceu to return to his home m the jungle.50 words
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Article144 1931-06-01 3 "Lake of Fire" Not Meant Literally TIM belief that hell is a -lake of fin* 1 was refuted by Dean Inge m a sermon *t All Saints', Ennismore-garderus. S.W. "Such M Mo IIMMMIiM ar;\ so they will imagine God to be he said. "Human justice is144 words
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Article238 1931-06-01 3 "West End Clubmen Fall In Line. Drtnkii*? a glass of milk has become the smart thing with men about town. ."--Extract from Lord Beavnbrook's newspaper, the Daily Express which has been running a Drink More Milk Campaign. This is how the Morning Post treats tho mpf:«r. Astonishing smies238 words
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Advertisement277 1931-06-01 3 A SPECIAL DRYi GINGER ALE A superb drink I made by special I! I 'r|i#|M P^cess at the Hot I li^ii Springs, Seletar, j I[p ''/«d/itf with the finest \}h& S Jamai ca ginger root I I 7>/^P j fegSH*M FRASER I 1 v^jjiSi^p/ NEAVE, JCtd. 1 AERATED WATER SPECIALISTS.277 words
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Advertisement247 1931-06-01 3 Estate Trust Agencies! S uick Relie f! (1927) Liimted. |Uc^ir^ 5 BRANCHES V FoR ra he fr 1111 *1, First Cross Street Miiarr* «nd all form* «.J 6 11, Light Street nfixKr X\\ TY irx burni n^ 5 U. Kljne Street KDALA LfTMPim S iffl tf«ta"™y«k»irrifi HUAIiA LUMPUR. J I247 words
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Article904 1931-06-01 4 At Burton Place THE door was opened almost Immediately by I a rather frenzied-looking nurse, with her cap ujxrn one side. From half-way up the stairs he could hear Charleswoods furious tones:— "What the devil do you mean by it? Didn't I leave her m your charge?904 words
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Article1724 1931-06-01 4 Nurse Fitton's Story QNCE she had really started upon her tale the nurse ran on and on. For several days Miss Blakeney had wanted to get away, but Miss Hunter had taken her clothes out of her room. She was very unhappy and anxious about her father: "It1,724 words
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Article331 1931-06-01 4 Deputation See Mr. Clynes and Lord Byng London, April 28. A deputation consisting of M.P.s and Miss Tancred, of the National Council of Women, waited to-day on the Home Secretary m reference to women police. Miss Picton Turbervill, M.P., introduced the deputation, and the other M.P.s present were331 words
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Article37 1931-06-01 4 The Minister of the Hedja and Nejd stated that was not the slighest foundation for the statement (which originated m a German newspaper) that a film was to be made of Mecca and Medina.37 words
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Article841 1931-06-01 4 Their Tour m the United States BY ALEXANDER F. JONES (On Board the Royal Siamese train en route for New York.) KING Prajadhipok of Siam, regarded as seriously ill, entered the United States tonight, smiling and cheerful. King Prajadhipok, the only Asiatic King ever841 words
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Article122 1931-06-01 4 "Shame on You" Cries at a Meet The members of the Buckinghamshire Otter Hounds had a wild reception from a number of women members of the Oxford League for the Prohibition of Cruel Sports when they met at Islip, Oxfordshire. Their progress over Islip Bridge122 words
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Advertisement351 1931-06-01 4 v 1 T <r £3PwE«Jua ■■:■>:■. •*^"^^B^^BplHH^Kiyyfiw^H3y Help your blankets to give years of good service If you wash blankets the Sunlight way they will repay you with a lifetime of useful service. Shred Sunlight Soap into hot water, and stir Co a thick, rich lather. Wash the blankets through351 words
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1292 1931-06-01 5 IMMEDIATE LIQUIDATION Claim for Compensation for Loss of Profits Immediate liquidation of the Shanghai Stadium greyhound racing enterprise was decided upon at an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders, Mr. Hugh Martin presiding. It was announced that the company had already submitted to the Shanghai Municipal Council1,292 words
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543 1931-06-01 5 "THE BULL'S" HOBBY Lord Allenby's 70th Birthday London, April 23. Victor of a score of battles, and nicknamed by his men "The Bull," Lord Allenby celebrated his 70th birthday to-day by giving an extra ration of birdseed to his pet finches. Few of those543 words
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Article260 1931-06-01 5 BOUGHT FAME FOR TWO PENCE How Johnson Clark Learned to be a Ventriloquest Mr. Johnson Clark, the rentriloquLst, realised a lifelong ambition m being chosen to take part m the Royal Command variety performance on May 11. No one has worked harder to achieve an ambition than this brilliant artist.260 words
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Advertisement203 1931-06-01 5 We suggest that m you ask your nearest m distributor to show you the complete line of RAY* O-VAC Electric Torches I and RAY-O-VAC Bat- M teries. There are no better made, Illustrated Catalogue tent without charge upon request. Cff OmT' Wht I"*!** <M fi 4 r r M-"^ mouth,203 words
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Advertisement364 1931-06-01 5 1 TTtf" STRONGHOLD OF THRIFT I s BBBhBh^BIh exprfssion f i H ffiHH| iißMi 28,000,000 |^^HB|||P-^^Hb insurance contracts m force JH||Bi||^^ WITH THE ®B^SBl^M^r Mn assurance company ltd. ®IB RtKI I Tl (ESTABLISHED 1848) /^n 1 iJ 1 1 The Company is able to offer '§> ff t- r n^^'-'/x^aw364 words
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Article374 1931-06-01 6 "RED" LESSONS" Kindergarten of Secrecy I have found the strangest school m England a kindergarten lor the children of the workers m the Soviet institutions m London, writes a Daily Express Special Representative. It is fan a large red-brick house, m one of the quiet roads374 words
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Article428 1931-06-01 6 Unsolved Mystery of History Is there no evidence that establishes once for all whether Robert. Lord Clive. the victor of Plane? and founder of the British power m India, took his own life or died by misadventure Macaulay. reviewing Malcolms official "life" of Clive. written from428 words
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Article123 1931-06-01 6 Leaves Directing to Return to Acting Time and the ehangei wrought by to-day's conditions, cannot alter the spirit of the Barry mor?s. When Lionel Barry more took up film direction be announced that ho was through with acting. But when a really great role came along the old123 words
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Article26 1931-06-01 6 Mr. H. Elphick. J.P.. has been elected a member of the Board of Licensing Justice for m? Settlement of Singapore vice Mr. W. J. Wilcoxson. resigned.26 words
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Article1055 1931-06-01 6 A MONTHLY TEST Essential for Safe Driving Th? secret came underlying many a road accident is that the owner of a car has neglected his brakes. Speeds are so high nowadays that nobody goes cv* with brakes m the anaemic condition which casual people occasionally tolerated1,055 words
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Article31 1931-06-01 6 The Singapore Garrison Championship The Singapore Garrison Billiards Challenge Cup was won by L Sergeant R. B. Wellwood Royal Engineers. Private A. Bennett. Ist Battalion, the Gloucestershire Regiment, being runner-uu.31 words
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Article20 1931-06-01 6 Mr. I D. Robertson. Senior Executive Engineer. Kuala Lumpur, is m hospital. Mr. R. P. Bradley is acting for him.20 words
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Advertisement508 1931-06-01 6 2 Weeks I A Special A Weeks M n Bargain 1* 5*J CLEARANCE SALE TO REDUCE STOCKS i We are making drastic all round reductions. All departments aie represented, and unheard of bargains may be obtained by all. This Special Clearance Starts TO-DAY June Ist to June 13th only at508 words
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Advertisement243 1931-06-01 6 THE TORTURE OF PILES. Why continue to surfer? W,th dk VAN LECK S PLASMA no < „,<* to<; MUbboW Ol tUO I Palely ini J appHcation and wonHerl °l »>^. VAN l.i i PLASMA is amasisji I instant relief after ibe Bni eftetts a t ure m the Sufferers from243 words
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2776 1931-06-01 7 FORKING IN 136 DEGREES People and Things the Guests Never See I I m the silent hall of the Carlton Hotel] nda of the little golden clock pointed to clock. The porter yawned, and then) gjfollrd arrows the carpeted floor to the door. I2,776 words
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Article248 1931-06-01 7 155 Established During Last Year Tlie Royal Automobile Club of England has prepared a summary of all world's and international class motor records made during 1930. The total number of records reported from all countries m the 12 months was 155. Of these, 67 were made on British248 words
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Advertisement236 1931-06-01 7 gill 11 1 WEmH (r&A tlnusual petrol economy at fosl cruising speeds tIP^ L'ilW iff It 45 miles per hour m second irear JByJ- Internal 4-wheel brakes 4 hydraulic Sjggga^if--rJ two-way shock absorbers Rubber ™E^.-.^^'''^ insulated engine Finger-tip control •1,. I ]jHv B TIjII jillllil' ■Üb' i mLm^ Willys Ss*236 words
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Article1199 1931-06-01 8 STRANGE TALES Tracking the People Who Will Not Pay There is something about us that makes people glance at us curiously. They peer and then frown slightly, trying to decide. The policeman, m a traffic jam, waves us through with extra official graciousness and then1,199 words
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Article353 1931-06-01 8 PETROL ECONOMY The Value of Careful Driving Few motorists appreciate m full the important influence which speed and driving methods In general exert upon the amount of petrol consumed. Naturally, extreme economy involves a sacrifice m motoring comfort which few drivers countenance, but, on the other hand,353 words
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Article174 1931-06-01 8 Sir Malcolm Campbell to Drive a Seven When the new Austin Seven Racing Car makes its attempt on the speed records this year it will be driven by Sir Malcolm Campbell m place of Mr. S. C. H. Davis, who recently met with an unfortunr.te accident at174 words
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Article170 1931-06-01 8 Play m the Steering Wheel If there Is a considerable amount of play m the steering wheel, and the steering mechanism is m a generally bad condition, it is best to allow a competent mechanic to overhaul it. To use a car with steering which is not170 words
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Article28 1931-06-01 8 The Twenty-third Annual General Meeting of The Singapore Shorthand Writers' Association will be held on Monday, June Ist, 1931, at 8 p.m. Members are kindly requested to attend.28 words
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Advertisement317 1931-06-01 8 Wfinnnmnnnnrin n nnnnnnnr^ ffr^ rm[r|r|r[; mj L| J J i j IC m 1 s*i i I I 1 he colour of Peerless Erasmic j is the deep violet of the sea~at j I j sunset. The fragrance is the I I perfume of lovely dew-drenched i hedgerow violets, rfi317 words
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Advertisement324 1931-06-01 8 The Remedy That Gets to the Root of the Complaint In all diseases arising from impurities m the blood it is necessary m the first place to remove the poison from the blood; local treatment cannot give permanent relief. CLARKE'S BLOOD MIXTURE gets to the root of the trouble by324 words
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Advertisement452 1931-06-01 9 BUSINESS CARDS. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY tt< NUGENT BUCKERIDftE i k first Class Work Lowest Rate* X ]|>i AW BUILDING— Phorw 7898. Garble flooring I ILiifib. .SINGAPORE CASKET CO. \m- 1 3. IVnhas Road. ..rr I. a vender Strrrt Phone 607 R. r'saCTAß'ssss"""! 15th mile Thomson-Seletar Rd. S BATHING PAGAR— TIFFIN452 words
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Advertisement709 1931-06-01 9 TBNDERS. SINGAPORE MINI* IFAI. VOTICE TENDERS. NOTICE Mtreby glvrn mat lenders are now Invited for the followinK materlala or services, and tbut particulars cf such tender may be obtained In the Tender Room. Municipal Officer Supply of Two Chlorinating Plants complete for Water Dept Date of Closing, 4 p.m. August709 words
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Advertisement606 1931-06-01 9 NOTICES. REMOVAL NOTICE THE MADRAS CAFE has now qBsS^^*^'/ removed W^^jf C BRIDGE PQ f ROAD t^Sff^^ I (formeriy known as vf^l 1 Mauritania V^k^^fl Restaurant) x C^^^^P Customers 1 I jb^vjl are kindly 1 I! requested WvJL i I to note# BETTER SERVICE ASSURED GENEVA BRILLIANTS Are equal to606 words
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Advertisement608 1931-06-01 9 AUCTION SALES. AUCTION SALE of UNREDEEMED PLEDGES AND JEWELLERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION At Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng Co's saleroom, No. 30 Chulia Street. On Monday, Ist June, at 10 a.m. On Tuesday, 2nd June, at 10 a.m. On Thursday, 4th June, at 10 a.m. On Friday, sth June, at 10608 words
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Advertisement626 1931-06-01 9 \Z F? ¥7 T\ hL tt w, CTD ANir 1 B|r^l^ b>' I '11 4 I KEEP WELL r j When the climatr: makes you list- jjjg 4 less, nervy and almost without 'i energy to carry on; it's a sure sign Sf^^iibd 3 you need Hall's Wine. HalVs l626 words
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775 1931-06-01 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. MONDAY, JUNE 1. 1931. WEEK-END COMMENT Communal rioting threatens oner again to turn Cawnpore into a shambles. The facts about the recent disturbances there were not allowed to be published at the time and are only now leaking out m horrifying driblets. It is plain that the775 words
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Article498 1931-06-01 10 A meeting of the Perak State Council was held at Taiping on. Thursday. Capt. A. O. Wilson, with Mrs, Wilson, has returned from leave, and resumed duty as Acting Auditor-General. F.M.S. A full grown tiger, measuring eight feet, \cas shot by Mr. C. Hugh Toussaint, of Tal Tale Estate. Kota498 words
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Article733 1931-06-01 10 IIR. SCOTT'S OPINION 'Jack"— And Master— "Of All Trades" i enthusiastic speech m praise of "one of oldest trades m the world" was delivered by H.E. the Officer Administering the Government (Mr. John Scott) at the first annual dinner of the Institute of Architects of733 words
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Article57 1931-06-01 10 Cable From the Prince Patriarch [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT! Bangkok, May 31. To-day being the anniversary of the birth, inspiration and death of Buddha, the Prince Patriarch m the name of the whole Buddhist clergy of Siam cabled the King m New York with best wishes for57 words
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Article80 1931-06-01 10 A Chinese Buddhist of respectable standing embraced Islam at the hand of His Holiness Maulana Shah Muhamed Abdul Aleem Saheb, at Dr. H. S. Moonshi's residence where His Holiness is staying. He paid visit a day before his embracement, argued with HLs Holiness on Theological subjects which lasted for80 words
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Article14 1931-06-01 10 Mr. C. I. Robinson ha~ succeeded Mr. Smith as Assistant Warden of Mines, Taiping.14 words
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Article207 1931-06-01 10 POLICE TAKE A( Tl() N Catholic Institutions Searched [Reuter's Service R«rm»* \t. All offices of Catholic orgain.; titutions m Rome have been J** the Italian Government. Thf tering and taking possession of i It is explained that the Qomni) this step m consequence of U*207 words
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Article371 1931-06-01 10 "Ladies Love Brutes" at the Capitol For real good entertainment L.dios Lo* Brutes' which commenced a season at the Capitol vest r- m v ra^ among the best Paramount "talkie locally. George Bancroft, as a "sound" star m this produ exceedingly good portrayal q| i i ;irh the371 words
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Article270 1931-06-01 10 LATE MR. JOHANNES A. J. TO USAIN The death took place at ttM O« early yesterday morning of Mr John dius Joseph Tousain. an employn N. V. De Bataafsche Petroleum llfea at Pulo Samboe. at ttM Mrif Deceased had been ailing only and his death eamr as a his colleagues270 words
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Advertisement112 1931-06-01 10 COATES Co.'s ORIGINAL PLYMOUTH GIN "THE NAVY'S CHOICE" SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD., [Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong). {Incorporated m Shanghai) 90 ROBINSON ROAD. TELEPHONE 6228. I shop m TmwiiiG] I AT 1 I OUR DEPOTS AT 1 ORCHARD ROAD SELEGIE ROAD I I KATONG KEPPEL112 words
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Advertisement82 1931-06-01 10 JUST OUT. AN OMNIBUS VOLUME BY BEVERLEY NICHOLS This Volume includes "TWENTY-FIVE" "ARE THEY THE SAME AT HOME" AND "THE STAR SPANGLED MANNER" 864 Pages of Enjoyment lor 4.50 KELLY WALSH LTD. (Incorporated m Hong Kong) RAFFLES PLACE SINGAPORE. U. S. De SUVA BROS. I JEWELLERS I A NEW SHIPMENT82 words
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Advertisement39 1931-06-01 10 COMMODITY MARKET SATURDAY'S RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, May 30. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber prices as follows: Spot 3 1 16 d (31/sd). Forward 3 5 16d (3 5 16d). The market is idle.39 words
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Article535 1931-06-01 11 THE WORLD'S GREATEST GAMBLE Irish Sweepstake Draw F.MS. GOVERNMENT DOCTOR GETS A RUNNER The intense excitement prevailing at Home on the occasion of the drawing of the Great Irish sweepstake on the Derby has Ik en reflected throughout the East, if m milder form, for quantities <,f tickets have been535 words
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Article58 1931-06-01 11 (105,000 for Holders of First Calcutta, May 31. -by Sweep draw last night was a very The prize money amounts to iirstood that there will be two first '>f £105,000 to £110.000. two seconds *out £50.000 and two thirds each of 000. m after the third forfeit will58 words
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Article103 1931-06-01 11 frnihusiastic Welcome at Covent Garden i h Radio— Official Service] Rugby, May 30. ng and Queen last night attended the Covent Garden for the first time this saw a fine performance of Die Their Majesties received an welcome from' a huge audience. I a departure from usual103 words
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Article16 1931-06-01 11 taf Halkett, Marylebone magistrate: a sanctimonious air about the combi--1 hymn singing and begging which I16 words
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Article201 1931-06-01 11 Austrian Finances Saved [British Radio Official Service] Rupby, May 30. Further progress was made yesterday with the Austrian Credit Anstalts affairs. The informal London committee which, as announced earlier this week, was to be set up on the suggestion of the Bank m Anstalt and m agreement with201 words
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Article102 1931-06-01 11 Necklace for Madonna Statue [British Radio Official Service 1 Rugby, May 30. The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Liverpool Dr. Downey has ieturned to England from Rome, bringing a gift of a necklace from the Pope, which is to adorn the sta'.uc? of the Madonna m the102 words
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Article83 1931-06-01 11 L Motorists Driving Better [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, May 30. The broad effect of the new Road Act. according to exhaustive inquiries made through their officials m all parts of the country by the Royal Automobile Club and Automobile Association. is that since its introduction83 words
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Article43 1931-06-01 11 AUSTRALIA— ENGLAND Flight-Lieutenant Scott's Progress [British Radio Official Sen-ice] Rugby May 30. Flight-Lieutenant C. W. A. Scott, making a return flight to England after establishing a fresh England-Australia record, reached Calcutta this afternoon from Rangojn He left half an hour later for Karachi.43 words
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Article214 1931-06-01 11 British Warship to be Used [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, May 29. Arrangements for the visit to England of the German Chancellor, Dr. Bruening, and the German Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Curtius, have now been approved. They will arrive off Ryde m the liner Hamburg on214 words
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Article463 1931-06-01 11 COLD WELCOME FOR TEXAS GUINAN HELD UP AT HAVRE Intends to Visit Far East [Reuter's Service] Paris, May 29. Texas Guinan's entourage believe that her tiff with the authorities has ended satisfactorily. Her dance Instructor told Reuter that Texas will probably go to Paris on Saturday. It is not expected463 words
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Article82 1931-06-01 11 Lalouette Crashes m Spain [Reuter's Service] Barcelona, May 31. The famous French Ace Lalouette (who last November with Captain Goulette flew from Paris to Saigon m five days) has been killed m a crash at Villanueva (Spain) while flying to Tunis m an attempt to beat the82 words
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Article198 1931-06-01 11 Changes to Secure British Participation Berlin, May 23. Under the presidency of M. Dimet, a Frenchman, the Parliament of the football world began on Saturday morning the discussion of the most important parts of its programme, m particular the question of the world championship and participation m the198 words
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Article27 1931-06-01 11 France Defeats England [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, May 30. In an amateur wrestling contest at the Sports Club to-day France beat England 5 2.27 words
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Article88 1931-06-01 11 With the departure of Dr. R. M. Fletcher on the 4th, for Home via Hong Kong, on retirement, says the British North Borneo Herald. Sandakan loses one of its most popular residents. Dr. Fletcher has been m the country for about 10 years, most of the time m Government service;88 words
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Article157 1931-06-01 11 CAWNPORE RIOTS AGAIN Panic Reigns Through the Town [Reuter's Service] Cawnpore, May 30. An atmosphere of tension, caused by the great Mohammedan festival of Moharrain. and by reaction after the recent terrible riots, culminated m further fatal disturbances. Pour thousand Moslems threatening to march into the Hindu157 words
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Article57 1931-06-01 11 Finance Minister's Denials [Rtuter's Far Eastern Servicej Nanking, May 31. The Finance Minister, Mr. T V. Soong, emphatically denies the truth of the reports circulating that the Nationalist Government m addition to the $80,000,000 consolidated tax loan now being issued, proposes shortly to issue a further $50,000,000 loan57 words
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Article55 1931-06-01 11 New Competition m Bangkok Market [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, May 30. Soviet piece goods are being sold m the import market. Experts consider them better than Japanese and Chinese, while they are very cheap. The new competition is expected to affect the import of Lancashire piece55 words
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Article496 1931-06-01 11 How A.D.O. of Lenggong Escaped The Times of Malaya of Thursday says: Further information regarding the firing at a motor-car on the Lenggong Road yesterday, shows that it was Inche Sulaiman. A.D.O. of Lenggong, who was wounded by shots from the jungle as he was motoring to496 words
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Article74 1931-06-01 11 A terrible accident occurred at the junction of the road leading to the Air Base and Chua Chu Kang Road early on Saturday morning when a Morris Saloon car with four occupants crashed into a rubber estate when coming from the Air Base. The car74 words
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Advertisement446 1931-06-01 11 I SHEETS AND^PILLOWCASESJ X 5O per cent Longer Wear <& "Si^V J^ V Three Steps Forward V Lightness, Smoothness, X Endurance. Smoothness: V Directly you handle Tootal Tootal Sheets are produced by JL Sheets you see how "different" a wonderful new patented V X they are. Very light, very process-,446 words
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2649 1931-06-01 12 "DEPLORABLE ATMOSPHERE OF SECRECY" The Tin Quota Scheme STRONG CONDEMNATION AT CHAMBER OF P MINES MEETING Expectations of a lively discussion of the tin quota scheme were realised at the annual meeting of the F.M.S. Chamber of Mines, which was held at Ipoh on Saturday, telegraphs our Ipoh correspondent. There2,649 words
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136 1931-06-01 12 "UNFIT FOR OFFICE" Woman Magistrate's Removal Recommended I Keuter s Service 1 New York, May 30. On the ground that she was unfit for judicial office Mr. Seabury. the referee appointed to enquire into the charges of corruption m the New York magistracy,- has recommended the136 words
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Article43 1931-06-01 12 Nashville, Tennessee, May 30. A special Commission of the State House ol Representatives has recommended the impeachment of the Governor of Tennessee. Mr Henry Horton. on charges connected with the State loss of $7,000,000 deposited m banks that afterwards became bankrupt.43 words
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Article50 1931-06-01 12 Exploration Agreements Approved i Reuters Service J The Kajrue. May 29. The Pint Chamber of the Spates General to-day adopted Bills authorising Government to conclude agreements for the prospecting and exploration of oil by the Netherlands Colonial Company and the Batavian Oil Company m the Dutch East Indies.50 words
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Article32 1931-06-01 12 After the Ceremonial King's Birthday Parad 1 on Wednesday. June 3rd. the remainder of the day will, as far as possible, be observed as a holiday by th.» troops of the Garrison.32 words
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Article, Illustration785 1931-06-01 12 CURTAILED CRICKET Freeman Dismisses Whole Lancashire XI The heavy storm which visited the west of England was accompanied by rain m other parts of the country, with the result that matches m the county cricket championship were interfered with and at the end of the day on785 words
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418 1931-06-01 12 KUALA LUMPUR FIRE Judgment m Cycle and Carriage Co. Case Th? acting Chief Justice (Mr. Justice Sproulo delivered judgment on Saturday in the action m which the Cycl? and Carriage Co.. < 192(5. Ltd.. sued the Motoi Union Insurance Co.. Ltd.. fcr $221,340.41 arising out418 words
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Article201 1931-06-01 12 International Labour Office Debate I Reuter's Service 1 Geneva. May 29. The Intern 3 ticnal Labour Office by 86 vites lo 3. adopted draft convention on hours of so;k m the coal mines as a basis for discussion aft?r a protracted debate. It was further a?»rc-201 words
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Article58 1931-06-01 12 Patient Policemen to h? Paid Renter's Service I Chieage. Miy 30. T!i? Cilv police and Bremen, whose pay i bag tan arrears owing to the city's financial troubles, are rejoicing it the ?nnounoemen: that a loan of $2,000,000 to meet the city's pay tolls will be58 words
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Article23 1931-06-01 12 Mr. Lcke Chow Thyc. of Kuala Lumpur, who has been ailing for seme time m Fenang, is reported to be very seriously ill.23 words
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Article88 1931-06-01 12 Oxicrd Ui.iv. 20 for 0. Play was only possible on the first day of the match, rain preventing a resumption to-ciay and yesterday. H. G. Vivian, the Auckland fOUngSter, scored 135 for the tourists. Page made 113 and Mills 92. Owen-Smith (Oxford's South Afrrcan Preshman) taking seven wickets fcr 15388 words
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Article162 1931-06-01 12 W. L. Ist. Ist. No. P. W. L In. In. Res. P. Kent (5) 5 4 0 10 0 G5 Gloucestershire (2> T 3 1 2 1 0 58 Middlesex (16) ft t 0 3 0 0 56 Yorkshire (3) 4 2 0 1 0 1 :><J162 words
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Article213 1931-06-01 12 INDIA'S FUTURE Sir J. Simon on Unpleasant ork CANDOIK AND PATIKXCr: M M) I British Radio OflklaJ fen The following comirunjque h the India Office:— "His Majesty's Government and v ment of India havo been diacu for the resumption oi thr Indlai Conference. The choice lay betwen ing213 words
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Article, Illustration257 1931-06-01 12 "The Only Way to Win Imlias Respect" London. M.ik lit The den-ion tr postpone the Betting Federal Structure Oonunlttes of the bid Round-Table Conference was conum Sir John Sim^n m a speech it Ua Dinner m London thi- evming Hi outlook was very distressing and tii257 words
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Article121 1931-06-01 12 Sir Niemeyer'a Fiiu Proposab IReu'e. s Ben Rio d»- .I.imi.iu I A national moral irhun. Uu I pension of Interest and slnklni I or» all foreign obMsjatlons >t the N State Gmtiiuiiints. is one of tt* comirendations m the p I Nlemeyer, who arrived here In121 words
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Article15 1931-06-01 12 The death occuned on May 10 Morris, Assistant Bupsrtntend purtment, Federal j Malay Btat Settlement15 words
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Article609 1931-06-01 13 Some Promising Cricket Youngsters Although i-here is only to be one Test match this summer, the season will not lack interest. It will be m many ways a critical season for English cricket after the setback at the hands of the Australians, and it is clear609 words
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Article387 1931-06-01 13 Former Ceylon Girl's Records The recent performance of Miss Joyce Cooper, daughter of the former Ceylon planter, Mr. A. M. Cooper, of Dimbula, at Paris, carries great significance for English swimmers, as it represents an even higher standard of achievement than the London lady's magnificent swim at387 words
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Article65 1931-06-01 13 The p.nnual golf meeting arranged by the Association of British Malaya will this year be held at Prince's, Sandwich, on June 9, 10 and 11. The meeting is open to members of the Association, to former residents of Malaya, and to residents of Malaya at home on leave, and cups65 words
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Article365 1931-06-01 13 Some Whitsuntide Records At the Selangor Hill Clim on Whit-Sunday Borneo Motors' Singapore Works Manager gained the fastest time of the day and won the only race for which his car was eligible, namely the unlimited capacity sports class. This he achieved with a four year old365 words
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Article364 1931-06-01 13 Loses Punch Through Overwork Is Don Bradman to slip off his cricket pedestal? Are the celebrations and business worries that followed his triumphant return home from England getting him down? (asks a Sydney correspondent writing m the Sunday Chronicle). The greatest batting machine the world has seen364 words
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Article66 1931-06-01 13 Plans for WorltTs Championship Berlin. May 22. The congress of the International Federation of Football Associations opened here to-day at noon, being attended by representatives of 35 nations. The congress will have to deal with Spanish and Hungarian motions to reorganize the playing schedule for the world's championship66 words
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Article155 1931-06-01 13 A proposed alteration to Rule 30 of the Football Association to the effect "that a professional player who is not a British-born subject Is not eligible to take part m any competition under the jurisdiction of this association unless he possesses a two-years residential qualification within the jurisdiction of the155 words
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Advertisement193 1931-06-01 13 fILL OVER THE JTRfIITS I YOU WILL FIND it ITIS Sterlinc Silver Cup and Cover Sterling Silver Cop £10 10 0 £5 5 0 Features of Mappin Prize Cups and Bowls are Exquisite Design, Finest Workmanship, Finish and Solidarity. A Catalogue of Cups, Bowls, Medals and Shields, ranging m price193 words
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Advertisement384 1931-06-01 13 Qwinging 1 your way M^m Swinging: on a single aom*s£w Armour Davis Cup Spiral Jmisg&s^W tennis string 130 £$s&*Z&^ pounds of live weight on j M&W&l-ZgSm a single string That's Jffi&ftggjM evidence of the amazing Wf I •■'■i^^^m strength and resilience I mrf jmW of Armour strings and If f/;f384 words
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Advertisement879 1931-06-01 14 Blue Funnel line f REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON A N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Dm. Sail*. CnLCHAS For Marseilles, Casablanca,879 words
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Advertisement599 1931-06-01 14 EUerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. !0~ si (Incorporated In England) I "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). I OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. SA SERBINO June H HOMEWARDS. sa CITY OF ATHENS For Havre, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg599 words
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Advertisement444 1931-06-01 14 P. &> O. British India &nd Apcar Lines (Incorporated In England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNmfvt LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA japan Tonnage. Singapore, Tonn^ 1931. SOUDAN 6 500 PERIM 7,648 May444 words
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Advertisement707 1931-06-01 15 0. S. K. Line tO K EUROH. AFRICA. NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INDIA. gOftl oKI MAIM tOS AN GELES and NEW YORK (Impress Freight Service) (From Kobe( June m n ,,m\ M\KI LONDON. Rotterdam. Hamburg and Antwerp May 31 June l MO Ml lIDEO MAKI DIKBW, Cape Town, Rio707 words
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Advertisement487 1931-06-01 15 OF FAMOUS 40k PRESIDENT LINERS. fit TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON, SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO, SUEZ I»OKT SAID, ALEXANDRIA. NATLFS AM) OCNOA Arrive Leave Leave Arrive Singapore. Singapore. Penang. New York. Pre*. Fillniore June 8 June 11 June 13 Juiy 21 Pres. Monroe June 22 June 25 June487 words
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Advertisement872 1931-06-01 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA J (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to. Passage, Freights, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Managers desk. Representatives m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penang* of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION872 words
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181 1931-06-01 16 DRIED-UP WELLS Hordes of Cattle and Camels Perish Jerusalem, April 30. Owing to the severe winter and the lack of the usual winter rains, a great loss of life from thirst and starvation has been caused among the Bedouin tribesmen of Syria, according to181 words
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Article271 1931-06-01 16 Indian Youth Conference Calls for Abolition Majigalorr, May 9. The .second session of the South Kanara Youth Conference was held yesterday under the presidency of Mr. Yusuf J. Meherally, of Bombay, Mr. S. K. Kombrebail, Chairman of the Reception Committee m welcoming the President and delegates referred to271 words
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Article191 1931-06-01 16 Ends m a Marriage m Remote China A love story which began at Oxford University has just resulted m a marriage m remote Northern China. The marriage is one between Mr. Stanley Gordon Martin, son of Mr. J. B. Martin, general secretary of the China Inland Mission,191 words
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Article148 1931-06-01 16 Hadji Ibrahim bin Ahamed Dies m Ceylon Colombo, May 11. The death occurred on Saturday afternoon at his residence m Hulstdorf Street, Colombo, of Mr. Hadji Ibrahim Bin Ahamed. the veteran Main Street Merchant and landed proprietor, at the age of 105 years. The late Mr. Ahamed148 words
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Article77 1931-06-01 16 Smugglers m Gulf of Finland Helsingfors, May 22. The police arc Investigating the disappearance of a revenue cutter with four Customs officers, which set out to intercept alcohol smugglers m Narwa Bay and has not been seen since. Reports from the locality mention a noise of firing77 words
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Advertisement513 1931-06-01 16 Burns Philp Line. (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 tans) and the S.S. MANGOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only.] sj MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de513 words
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Advertisement561 1931-06-01 16 a STEAMSHIP Co. W (Incorporated m VBJL) **V GENERAL AGENTS. I NEW YORK~SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez) D Sail. M.S. SILVERWILLOW June 2 June Di U M.S. SILVERYEW June 16 J™ M.S. SILVERCYPRESS j uly 7 Ul jJJ M.S. SILVERWALNUT July 21561 words
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Miscellaneous669 1931-06-01 16 kMAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Pahang, Pekan, Bungel Lemblng and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 6 ajn. Bangkok every Thursday 6 am Kota Tinggl, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, ipoh, Taiping. Penang and Kedah and Lower Slam 0 ajn. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6 p.m.669 words
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Article113 1931-06-01 17 PASS ENGERS ARRIVED K.ishgar: Mr. H. A. Dabell, H Prior, and child. Mr. A. J. C.8.E.. Mr. E. I. Morris, Miss Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Wilson. Mrs Gordon-Jenkins, and child, i mfant. Mr. E. G. Clarke. m. Mr. S. M. Whale, Mrs. Mr and Mrs. E. E. Hodges, s,113 words
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Article170 1931-06-01 17 is the Health Bulletin of the Eastern Bureau, for the week Ktw cases and 2 deaths: 1 m SN nn pie case and 1 death. c case and 1 death; 8 smallii utt.i 19 ra cases and 24 deaths as and 4t d?aths during t\u p re :nullpox170 words
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Article183 1931-06-01 17 Milhu Reported to Have Been Sold ears old. the iron screw steamer now belonging to Messrs. Wo Pat I. <>k Street, is lying at Yaumati. China Morning Post). For some t has been rumoured that she has for breaking up. but when seen yesnvnen denied the story.183 words
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Article138 1931-06-01 17 ■eavj Sentence on Chinese Cabin Boy i of raw opium were disittan baskets, so constructed as containing the drug, m the i ths Deli Maru which arrived W'dne^dav. (says the S. China Mi." 23.) wai previously received by the result that when the steamer the O.s.K. Wharf138 words
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Article336 1931-06-01 17 Stowaway m a "Tomb" of Coal The amazing way m which two men stowed themselves away m a ship was described at the West Ham court. Two men-Joseph Sanders, aged 32, a seaman, of Yarra-road, Cleethorpes, and Robert Henderson, aged 29, a labourer, of Chester-square. Lynmouth— were336 words
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Article257 1931-06-01 17 Duke's Appeal for the Implacable The Duke of York appealed for the preservation of the old two-decker Implacable the last surviving ship of Trafalgar afloat— as a holiday training ship for boys, when he attended a luncheon at Fishmongers' Hall. EC. Sir Owen Seaman, chairman of257 words
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Article90 1931-06-01 17 A Liner to Commit Suicide London. With flags flying and her screws racing at full speed, the Pacific Steam Navigation Co.'s 9,000 ton liner Orita, which for 28 years has been the most popular ship on the South American run, will gloriously commit suicide. She will dash into90 words
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Article191 1931-06-01 17 Cape Town, May 4. A graphic story of how a French sealing vessel rushed to answer as S O S from twentytwo Europeans marooned on a plague-ridden island m the Indian Ocean was told to-day on the arrival of the French sealer Austral at Durban. The191 words
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Article1048 1931-06-01 17 Details of the Modified Machinery When we were on board during a part of the flm voyage of the Pleter Corneliszoon Hooft, after her new engines had been installed, it was, to a certain degree, with the feeling that we participated m a maiden trip, (says1,048 words
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Article64 1931-06-01 17 I Sentence of 14 days' imprisonment was passed at Salford upon William Thomas Nevin f29). of Station Road, Haydock, of stowing himself away m the Manchester Citizen, which sailed from Salford Docks on March 28 for St. John, New Brunswick, Canada. It was said that this64 words
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Advertisement421 1931-06-01 17 The New A\/w^>^ jtfwwj» w» n■■ 1 V SCHEDULE OF SAILINGS »«*«IV ROUTE V By '"•rt^fh^y P^^ncer Stemmcn /y I roY \o^^^ Between Rangoon, Marseilles Jyy ii an^ England. I—^ y /f ll HOMEWARD SAILINGS. v\\ _V\ A^^^t v Port of Disembarkation Plymouth. _J ''^Bt^^^^^^ CHINDWIN Jjne 20 "V w421 words
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Article321 1931-06-01 18 Biff Sums to Ferdinand of Bulgaria Revelations that ex-King Ferdinand of Bui* garia 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 about how much was paid to the ex-King,321 words
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Article325 1931-06-01 18 An Expensive Night m The City Within a few hours of being landed at Sheerness from H.M.S. Calcutta. Chiko. a West African monkey, enjoyed his "first night m London so much that His escapades cost his owner thirty shillings and fivepence. Caused much amusement to a325 words
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Article171 1931-06-01 18 Agitation at Inquest Leads to Arrest New York. Ollie Greenhaw. aged forty-seven, a fugitive convict and farm labourer, planned and executed after his escape a "perfect" murder, with robbery as the motive. The fugitive, however, because he showed extreme nervousness while assisting m digging the grave for171 words
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Article114 1931-06-01 18 Six Inches Long With Two -Inch Legs The photograph cf what is believed to have been the world's smallest dog has just been acquired by the Maritzburg Museum. It is that of a dwarf brown and white point- 1 er dog born 85 years114 words
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Article52 1931-06-01 18 Over Four Million Receiving the Dole Berlin, May 21. The number of German unemployed on May 15th was 4,211,000, m receipt of some form of dole. Th's is a reduction of 147,000 m the past fortnight, but represents far and away the high water-mark for this time of52 words
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Article46 1931-06-01 18 The Do. X'«! Long Delayed Flight Lisbon, May 21. Advices from Bolama (Portuguese Guinea) indicate that the Portuguese Admiral Coutinho and four others will be left behind from the Dornier sea- "plane Do. X. as the weight proved too great to carry with safety.46 words
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Article44 1931-06-01 18 Moscow, May 20. The Supreme Council cf the People's Commissaries has appointed a committee to prepare by August 15th the broad lines of a new Five Years Plan, to come into action immediately the present one shali have be^n carried out.44 words
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Article54 1931-06-01 18 Pavlova, the most brilliant Russian billet dancer of her time, who died at The Hague. Holland, on January 23. at the age of fortyfive years, left estate m England valued at £14.147. Letters of administration were granted to her widower. Victor Dimdi of lw Hov e, North54 words
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Article77 1931-06-01 18 •Arbour Day" m the North was observed by an impressive tree-pkuiting ceremony on April 6 as part of the general afforestation movement now m progress thrcianout the country. A new forest to be known cs the "Tuneyi r Unification* Forest* 1 is t.ing In id out77 words
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Article59 1931-06-01 18 Sam Yau, the Seremban motor-cycli .t. who was Injured la the muh a: Iflanttn qq Sunday m which Mrs. J. T. Johnson and h«r baby were killed. ::> stated to be Itffl semi-conscious. Hewas picked up unconscious after the 'mash, and removed to Seremban District Hospital! ■There he now lie59 words
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Article164 1931-06-01 18 Why Men and Women Vanish I From Our Own OuilWUtmdi Every day of UM v<-ar twelve average are repotted to Sfotl.tr Yn\ missing. The majority <»t "ims^ne women and uirl.«. Wlicn the potta trace someone who is missus U they ask is. 'Why sho ikl lit164 words
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Article86 1931-06-01 18 Hottest Day Sin< 1897 i"« Poona 's in the grip Of th< i v;ave for many yeai ii 1 turn r» Dordi d t!i.<. jrtai »n Friday l.;-t and 138 v,h:i?t Mm h'chft minimi thr hocw m T!» da Ihc it arr< the highe 1597. thoUfh »n86 words
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Article31 1931-06-01 18 His BrnrrlHnfr t.v Officer s Go\ rumi-nt h-.is b-n ph-.t d p rOfOtnttt Mr. Harrison A. l< sul of th- Uniied SfiU-s ;.t Btl the ksuc ci Hn, Maje ty i31 words
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Advertisement225 1931-06-01 18 ONLY SALHAMBRA "opportunity" USED-CARS remain. "A YANKEE AT KING ARTHUR'S COURT" and he entitled to the 25% DISCOUNT TO-NIGHT gives you your last chance to buy one of these cars at ALHAMBRA'S REBATE PRICES. Ask BORNEO MOTORS LTD., about it. I PURE FRESH MILK I <?> M *T^l .'^m^ mmmm225 words
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Advertisement413 1931-06-01 18 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600.000 shares of £5 each C 3,00 0,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 1 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3 000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38. Bishopsgate, London, B.C. 2. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Hong Kong413 words
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Advertisement342 1931-06-01 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OK INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated In England) Capital tj.uuu.ooo Subscribed sot .000 Paid-up i oju.ooo Reserve Fund and Rest i t»H< .845 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Esq, Chairman P. R. Chalmers. Esq., Charles J. Hambro r 2sq., J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Sheiford. Esi.. Sir342 words
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Advertisement165 1931-06-01 18 INSURANCE THE SOUTH Ac, j BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY UJMI| FIRE. MARINE, TRAnJ, AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTFIi *l LOWEST CURRENT !i\TES L. C. MARGOLIOUTh Office: 2. Finlay.on PKRSONAL ACnhKvfT FATAL ACCIDENTS are vHAVF y .ii made provision tot of your depend _>j.ts should i overtake you? IT only costs $15165 words
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Article568 1931-06-01 19 Threshold of Revolution m Technique" t l.omlun. May 13. nviu of th«- rubber industry j been prepared by Mr. j. w. f. j London and Cambridge Economic j to b< carefully studied by i Interested to this important j oductton "states the Financial i tun ts.m nfials568 words
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Article296 1931-06-01 19 I 'Buried m a Very Deep Grave" reader is likely to be convinced y Of Mr. J. W. F. Rove's conclu- balance restriction is not m the the consumer, nor m the ultimate the producer (.says thr Daily Exhowever, is prepared for further m conscious control296 words
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Article475 1931-06-01 19 Singapore. May 29. The prices quoted are generally those current at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other markets there may be small variations. MEAT Beef steak < Round i Kati 48 Beef stew or curry d 0 45 Pork, Jean do 52 Pork, lean and lat (Ist475 words
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Article56 1931-06-01 19 Messrs. Boutsead and Co.. Ltd.. Penang. have received a telegram from the Secretaries, of Windsor (F.M.S.i Rubber Estates Ltd.. Messrs. Ed Boustead and Co.. London, advising that the annual accounts for the year 1930 have been issued shewing a loss of £2.323. An amount of £8.544 has56 words
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Article214 1931-06-01 19 May 30. SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2]3 2732 London, 3 months'" sight 213 ***** London. 60 days' sight 2(3 25|32 London. 30 day*' sight 2(3 314 London, demand 2i3 23 32 London, T. T. 2-3 11 16 Lyons and Paris, demand 1430 Hamburg, demand 234 J/« New214 words
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Article203 1931-06-01 19 May 30. Tin 150 Tons $51 <» Gam bier Pepper White 34 Pepper Black jgi^ Flake Tapioca 349 Pearl Sago Small 4 20 Copra. Sun.dried 4.10 Rice. Anam No. 2 250 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 6.30 Rice, Siam old No. 1 320 Rice. Rangoon Bintan203 words
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Article175 1931-06-01 19 sat; rday. may :j«»tii •LOSING QUOTATIONS Corp H. K. rsl2s> £105 £IC9 Henry Waugh and Co ($10) 3.00 5.09 norn Kinta Electric ($1) 60 70 Malacca Electric ($1) 1.47»_. 1.55 c.d Maynard and Co. ($10) 6.00 7.00 norn McAlister and Co. (50 > 65 00 70.C0 Ribeiro175 words
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Article725 1931-06-01 19 Proposal for State Enterprise The production of iron and steel m lav^e quantities at a low price is of essential importance m China's ;lnduslrial development, and the Ministry of Industries has accordingly drafted a plan for the establishment of a huge steelworks at Pukow to be725 words
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Article105 1931-06-01 19 Changes m Representative Prices [United Press A.ssoeiatlor. 7 New York. 2!>. American Can Common 95 Cities Service VCom.> 10 S Columbia Gas and Electric 25 CurJLs Wright 2"^ Electric Bond anci Share Corp 34 T > General Electric Co 38 •>. Central Motors 3-i National City105 words
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Article133 1931-06-01 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT Singapore. May 30. Th re is tftth change to markets to-day. Rubber is slightly tMter and tin steadier, by Vs New York, although a fraction lower London. Th? local price is better at 11%. Rubbers: Nov. Scurtais are wanted at 91 and Mentakabs at 22. Ulu133 words
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Article109 1931-06-01 19 A Precedent for Other Materials London. May 22. The Financial Times says that since the restriction of the output of tin has been introduced, it is only fitting to await evidence of the result. The participation of the Government In this restriction makes the experience of unique109 words
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Article77 1931-06-01 19 Producers Should Meet the Consumers Amsterdam. May 22. Dr. Bernard stated that he is ready to collaborate m an eventual plan with a view to bringing about an understanding between ptDdUCatl and consumers m order to nx petal for rubber satisfactory to both purtie He thinks if77 words
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Article40 1931-06-01 19 Dividend of 6U Per Cent [FREE PRESS fc^PVUT- COPYRIGHT] Lt.ndi >, May 30. Straits Plantations arc payiiiß a div'd. nd of 4 pir cent Tlvy math- a net protit last y IT of £3(5.49(5 >nd are Ciwyinp forward fjfi.44s40 words
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Article58 1931-06-01 19 Messrs.. Boustead and Co.. Ltd.. Penan«. )i:n,reffived a t.-U'Kram from the Srcrctarirs «.f Sun«ei Batu (Malaya* Rubber Estat<-,. Ltd Messrs. Ed. Boustead and Co.. Lond( n. advising that the annual accounts for the year 1930 have been issued shewing a loss of £1,715 An amount of58 words
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61 1931-06-01 19 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION May 30th., 1? oVlork noun Buyers Sriler>. R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot g (i 10 Standard R S.S on Tender June 10 July io 19% July -Sept ig 19% Oct-Der 10 11 Tone cf Market: Dull. Latest Cable. London Spot sheet 3 l-16d per61 words
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Advertisement66 1931-06-01 19 Asset* exceed $12,000,006 1 Assurance m forre ovpr- $38,000,000." The Great Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Btratt« Settlement*.) HEAD OFF3CK: Winchester House, Singapore LONDON OFFICE: 27. 01.1 Je\\ry EC company k. t 20.000 OepcUed u» Bup« m Coun «k^ vith Aumam ATTRACTIVE PLANB OF ASBURANCK AGENTS WANTED66 words
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Advertisement40 1931-06-01 19 A.O .72Q ASP MOOMOftATEO ENW.AND iV ROYAI CHARTER 7W. FIRE MARINE LIFE MOTORCAR. Insurance with unquestionable security, reasonable rate* and prompt settlements. Established over 200 years. Agencies throughout Malaya. Branch Office: Chartered Bank Chambers, Singapore. A. GORDON LEE. Res. Manager.40 words
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Article119 1931-06-01 20 TO-DAY AT CARNOUSTIE Arrangements for This Week's Matches [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, May 30. In connection with the British open golf championship, which begins at Carnoustie on Monday, the weather outlook is broken. On Monday half of the entrants will play m the Qualifying rounds119 words
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Article174 1931-06-01 20 Course Where Championship Opens Today The Carnoustie golf course where the British d>en golf championship begins to-day has only just been added to the list of championship courses. The following details concerning the course will aid appreciation of the descriptions of play which will be cabled out174 words
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Article146 1931-06-01 20 I Another Candidate m the Field [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT London, May 30. A new candidate for the captaincy of England's cricket team has entered the field, the Daily Mail and the Daily Express both suggesting. H. J. Enthoven. the Middlesex player. Enthoven had a distinguished record m146 words
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Article72 1931-06-01 20 Score m Northern versus Midland [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, May 30. Interesting cricket was seen at Nottingham to-day, where teams of women representing the North and Midlands met, the spectators being most impressed by the clean hard hitting of the batsmen, the really good fielding and72 words
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Article230 1931-06-01 20 P Swimming Club Draw With Sailors An excellent game of water-polo was played at the Singapore Swimming Club yesterday morning when a team from H.M. Submarines, Olympus and Parthian drew with the Club's second team. The game was very fast, the sailors putting up an excellent showing against230 words
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Article32 1931-06-01 20 Kingston woman of her husband: He accuses me of going In for horse racing, but I have had only cne bet m my life, and then he had half I with me.32 words
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Article190 1931-06-01 20 SUCCESSES IN FRANCE Miss Nuthall Beaten m Singles Final [Reuter's Service] Paris, May 39. The revival of British lawn tennis prestige, which was reflected m their winning the French championships women's doubles title 'through Miss Nuthall and Mrs. (Eileen Bennett) Whittingstall the mixed doubles title (through190 words
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Article133 1931-06-01 20 Miss Nuthall accomplished one of her best wins of the season m an earlier round of the .ingles, when she beat Miss Helen Jacobs, the American player, 6 3. 6 2. Miss Nuthall and "Mrs. Whittingstall also put up an excellent performance, when, m the semifinal of the133 words
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Article227 1931-06-01 20 Bail Which Refused to be Dislodged I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT! London, May 30. The old controversy as to whether a batsman should be given out after having his wicket struck by the ball though the bail remained on the stumps arose again at the Oval227 words
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Article108 1931-06-01 20 [Reuter's Service 1 New York, May 30. Baseball results yesterday were as follow: NATIONAL LEAGUE Philadelphia 3: Boston 5. St. Loui& 14: Cincinnatti 9. Pittsburgh 3: Chicago 4. New York 2: Brooklyn 3. AMERICAN LEAGUE Detroit 2: Clevelard 9. New York, May 31. Results to-day were as follow:108 words
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Article75 1931-06-01 20 Singapore Man m Blackheath Final [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] London, May 30. A Singapore player, De Souza. reached the final of the men's open singles at the Blackheath lawn tennis tournament to-day, losing 6—2, 6 4 to C. M. Jones. I The tournament attracts some of the leading75 words
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Article51 1931-06-01 20 Liddell's Edinburgh Record Broken [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHTI London, May 30. At the Edinburgh University sports to-day F. P. Reid won the 440 yards m 50 X 5 seconds, beating the varsity record established by the famous runner, E. H. Liddell at the 1925 sports, by l-sth51 words
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Article415 1931-06-01 20 SERVICES WIN Hill Brings About 8.8.1. Collapse Despite the fact that they were unable to field their strongest side m their first S.C.C. tournament mai-ch this season, the United Services obtained an easy victory over the 8.8. and I. by 45 runs on the Padang on Saturday.415 words
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Article211 1931-06-01 20 A weak Etceteras side, having done well to get the C.S.C. out for 100 on Balestier Road on Saturday (thanks principally to Child who took seven wickets for 11 runs) failed rather badly against the deadly bowling of Ret n am and were beaten by 49 runs.211 words
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Article209 1931-06-01 20 An unfinished innings 01 60 by A. L. B. Perkins enabled A.P.C. and 8.8. to defeat an S.C.C. XI on the Padang yesterday by seven wickets. Perkins innings contained five four and fta contrast to his cautious display, Haxworth's 40 for the S.C.C. was more209 words
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Article126 1931-06-01 20 S.R.C. vs. P.S. L. W. Ess Scores 75 Not Out In his score of 75 not out for the S.R.C. against the P.S. and Law on the Padang on Saturday W. Ess took no chances. The S.R.C. closed their score at 175 for two wickets. The P.S. and Law were126 words
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Article182 1931-06-01 20 Playing on the Padang on Sunday the SRC. beat the I. A. by 33 runs and three wickets. The scores were: S.R.C.: E. O. Wheatley b Bhaskaran 5; L. Alvis run out 15; O. Valberg b GUI 15; T, Leijssius c Samy b Gill 26; G. Bogaars182 words
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Article564 1931-06-01 20 S.A.F.A. BEATEN Poor Display Against Regiment Gloucester Reft. 2: Malaya Cup Trial XI 1. The plans of the selectors of Singapore's Malaya Cup XI were completely upset at Anson Road Stadium on Saturday when, m the last of the cup trials, the selected side were well564 words
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Article311 1931-06-01 20 United Services vs. Volunteers The United Services are making every effort to regain the Garrison Cup which they lost last year. After several trial games, the following XI has been chosen: Gnr. Ellis. (R.A.) A. C. I. Harpham. <R.A.F), Pte. Bryant (Ist. G.R.): Sgt. Shaddick; (Ist. G.R.). A. C.311 words
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