The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 4 June 1931
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Title Section19 1931-06-04 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,353. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, SA THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article359 1931-06-04 1 Cameronian, the favourite, won the Derby, with Orpen second and Sandwich third— Pace 20. Malaya has received a larger share of King's Birthday Honours than usual, principal being the hmom of G4C.M.G. conferred on Sir Cecil Clementi Pag* 12. References to warlike preparations m Canton for the359 words
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Article929 1931-06-04 1 In Funchal there Is an hotel— anyone who has been there will know the one I mean which tries, with a fair measure of sucoess, to be as expensive and as English as possible. Such hotels exist all over the civilised world, and they always prompt one to929 words
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Advertisement437 1931-06-04 1 NONE SO FRESH AND NONE SO GOOD AS BIGIA TEA j RAFFLES HOTEL j I EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE WITH I MODERN SANITATION I TO-NIGHT I DINNER and DANCE j I FRIDAY, JUNE sth. I I Special Tea Dance Cabaret 1 I MADAME KELVEY'S TALENTED PUPILS 1 Aisin Paige and Jewett437 words
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Advertisement341 1931-06-04 1 |EI!OTE(|)HGmi |j "Renowned by Recommendation" 1 5 Finest Cuisine. Best Wines and Spirits etc AT THE LOWEST j| 1 HOTEL PMCEg. m I To-Night Dinner and Dance I 3j Dinner and Dance $2.50. No^CAtafe for AfteivDinner Dancing. S 2 MUSIC ON THE VERANDAH froni^7.4s p.m. to 8.30 p.m. and S341 words
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Advertisement164 1931-06-04 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Hotel announcements Page 1. Cinema advertisements Page 2. Ovaltine for baby's sake Page 5. Jade jewellery at de Silva's Page 10. What the Prudential can offer Page 7. 16 questions answered by Kelvinator Page 7. f CHRYSLER] COMFORT j I I i u»MU»uuii.«iiiirwrm.».t.F.wsßß«fs; 1 THE READY^TO SERVE~FOODS l164 words
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Article185 1931-06-04 2 Chinese Girl Who Looked from Window One of the strangest fatalities on the Shang- 0 hai roads occurred recently on Sinza Road, when a Chinese girl about 11 years old was killed while riding on an eastbound railless tram. Her head came into contact with M pole185 words
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Article135 1931-06-04 2 Likely to be First to Move to Nanking Nanking. May 19. The German Legation is likely to be Mm first foreign legation to remove to the capital from Peking. It is learned that a house near Wutaishan has been secured as the quarters for the German Legation. All135 words
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Article61 1931-06-04 2 The studio orchestra of Radio Saigon will broadcast th? following programme to-day: Prelude des Beatitudes. Cesar Franck; Flute solo toy Jean Chef nay; Fantasy on La Corte de Taran. 'Lleo; Frivolites. H. Terrier; Symphonic Legendaire, B. Godard; Scene and Waltz from Gretna Green. E. Gulrand; Fantasy on Mariette.61 words
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Article112 1931-06-04 2 Programme of Drills up to and for week ending June 7th, 1931. Thursday, 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall, Bde. Sig. Section. Recruits DrllL M.G. Pin. (Eur.), 30 yards Range. 6.30 p.m.. Drill Hall, Ist. Bn Senior N.C.Os. Class, Training Course. Friday, 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall (Fortress Coy (European112 words
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Advertisement466 1931-06-04 2 I All Discriminating J ITirTAnii fl 1r» A HPT* 1^ I 1 FfiSBV^fIPHMPPP^F^^F^BRi' j Diners appreciate the VICTORIA THEATRE I 1 WZjwJ/* 1 uVVvA^I I Outstanding Excellence I liikliili^ a\V 5 jof the Fare and Service FORTHCOMING RECITAL I| Ml \%VI j| f JT SUtliif I TOTI n AI MONTE466 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous286 1931-06-04 2 THE WEEK j I Thursday, 4th. I Hign Water. 13.36. 7.6 ft. j Football Dlv. t SRC vs Gloucester Ro«t at Anson Road. J Res. Div: SC.C vs Chinese A at S.C.C. j Council Reform debate CCA. Hall. Prinsep St 8.15 p.m. J Friday. sth. j High Water. 00.21. 8.9286 words
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995 1931-06-04 3 SAFETY OF AIROfcAFT The Duke of York at London Dinner > The Duke of Ycrk attended the annual din- > ncr of the Technical Staff Association cf the j Aeronautical Inspection Directorate at the Holborn Restaurant, London m mail week. Mr. > J. J. A. Gilmore. the995 words
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Article37 1931-06-04 3 I 'For 14 years." said a wife at Willr~dcn police BOUrt "I have been ihe breadwinner. Now I .11 tired of it. I "I think it is time my husband took a turn."37 words
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Article29 1931-06-04 3 I Our idea of a fearless editorial is one we saw m a paper from Northern China advocating prompt and drastic suppression of the bandits' m Chicago. Boston Herald.29 words
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Article270 1931-06-04 3 Verdict at Westminster Inquest Mr. Ingk'by Oddi?. the Westminster coroner on May 5 concluded his inquiry in'o lh> deaths of the victims of tha R 101 disaster, which occurred en Sunday. October 5 last. Mr. James H. Barnes, an official of the Air Ministry, produced a270 words
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Article14 1931-06-04 3 Every nation considers its own faith as good as that cf any other. Gandhi.14 words
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Article238 1931-06-04 3 Metallic Fouling m the Bore Bislrv, Mny A bad scor^ neds an excuse, and. among th > large number cf mnrksmen who are prone v.i blam? anything but themselves, the commonest e-ccuc cfTorrd is that th? bore cf .he rift was "nickeled up," which meant that the bullet238 words
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Article25 1931-06-04 3 Bomettm« we dn.'iy w.th the ragraol thoughi that bh-h control would have mon to recommend it if it cculd be made retro-active— •We.t'^n (On.) Leader.25 words
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Article164 1931-06-04 3 Picturesque Display m Florence Milan. May 4. A lemldo" match— the Floientine football of th" RenaK'-anc< was played yesterday m the Piazza deQa llgaorto In Flowuee. Fift<t-M thousand persons. MMI^ whom v.m- nv.my forelfMn, WthiMWd a reproduction of the old game tnd its ■uniwuiim rtriMmili. faithfully reconstructed even164 words
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Article22 1931-06-04 3 m dnvA E remember i v, t > mi bat you bad b nrthlm M« *»i tk \r DO Ibi d i>i> nty.22 words
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Advertisement436 1931-06-04 3 BAYAIMPEiiS GUARANTEED STAINLESS STEEL. i ALL POINTS Packed m neat Cartons of 4 pens each 15 CENTS PER CARTON i C. A. RIBEIRO Co., Ltd. j STATIONERS PRINTERS ENGRAVERS yi sty Ihe {fame A II j^^B y«ur \\i\y .^djß Suinuing on a single >^!i .?V"!! :j: '-tS|^F \rmour Davis N436 words
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Advertisement66 1931-06-04 3 "OLSINA" A British Water Paint WASHABLE DURABLE And Highly Artistic. SEND FOR COLOUR BOOK UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) SINGAPORE AND BRANCHES. I Thinking of buying a new car PARTS AND SERVICE ARE IMPORTANT See the Amazing 1931 Chevrolet! (Parts and Service anywhere between Singapore and Alor66 words
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Article, Illustration302 1931-06-04 4 The R. A. A. F, during bombing practice at the Richmond aerodrome. Here is one of the swift d Wapiti fighting machines. A A BIG BANG. What an aerial bomb does when it strikes the earth MR CHARLES MOOR, artistic director at the302 words
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332 1931-06-04 5 And If A Goat Won The Derby Epsom. Imagine that the day is crisp and dear, with a cold bright sun shining, the turf fresh and green. A brisk, pleasant breeze is whipping the flags and to the right roars a saw-edged voice, "An" when I says to Lord Derby,332 words
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Article474 1931-06-04 5 Sir Oliver Lodge's Tribute Sir Oliver Lodge read a& a paper to a meeting of the Royal Society of Literature, a contribution on "Physical Science m the Sixties," which he has written for a volume arranged by the society to be published under the editorship of474 words
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Article134 1931-06-04 5 An Ingenious £10,000 Mail Robbery Sydney. Somewhere on the journey from Sydney to Canberra a mailbag containing £10,000 m £1 and £5 notes was taken, and a similar bag, containing telephone directories and half-bricks, was substituted for it. The bag containing the notes was134 words
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Article17 1931-06-04 5 Willesden magistrate, to si defendant: One day's imprisonment. Sit down and enjoy yourself til. the court rises.17 words
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Article262 1931-06-04 5 Mr. G. N. Bennett and His 6 Years' Struggle The statutory first meeting of creditors was held at Bankruptcy-buildings, Carey-street, London, under the failure of Mr. Gilbert Nicholls Bennett, the race-horse trainer, of Wargrave House. Alfriston, Sussex, who filed his petition on April 20. Mr.262 words
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Article330 1931-06-04 5 Mr. Kirkwood In A Commons "Scene" Mr. David Kirkwood, the Socialist member for Dumbarton Burghs, was severely rebuked by the Speaker m the House of Commons. Mr. George Hardie (Soc., Springburn) asked whether, m any case where asylum for any person m this country was being considered,330 words
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Article207 1931-06-04 5 And the Riding Breeches That had to be Altered Mrs. T. J. Burrowes, who lives at Chippenham, Wiltshire, bought a pair of riding breeches six years ago and recently got Messrs. Sandon and Co., tailors, of Savile-row, to alter them, although they did not supply them.207 words
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Advertisement346 1931-06-04 5 The Remedy That Gets to the Root rof 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 by346 words
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Advertisement203 1931-06-04 5 vM W!^^^ 0/f \SJ-. -V I r FOR BABY'S SAKE J jjfj Ifl Vf Give Baby Nature's Own Food. 1 y Maternal milk is pure and j *S germ free and contains every Mf\r*f thing Baby needs to build ~fll bone and muscle and flesh. J I I I There203 words
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Article350 1931-06-04 6 REMOVE ALL EVIL African Chief's Prayer For The Kin- Startling bright colours splashed the King's Robing Room m the House of Lords when native leaders gave evidence before the joint parliamentary committee considering the question of closer union m East Africa. The chiefs swept into350 words
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Article418 1931-06-04 6 What The Heavens May Mean For You We knew him as a bearded old sycophant m a conical cap and a bath-robe, plentifully sprinkled with suns and moons. He was The Astrologer of legend and fiction. It is 1931 and the scene has changed. The top418 words
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Article159 1931-06-04 6 For Flying m Fog New York, May 5. A mechanical eye for aeroplanes which can find any airway beacon at a distance of two miles m an ordinary fog has been devised by engineers of the General Electric Company. The device, which was described last night to the159 words
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Article312 1931-06-04 6 "Restraint" Warning to Pilots The army authorities m the U.S.A. have been taking notice of the distressing nois? made by aircraft. In an effort to mitigate the nuisance, they issued a notice to military airpilots advising them to exercise a certain re>sti*aint. The Adjutant. Second Wing. U.S.A.312 words
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Article67 1931-06-04 6 A verdict of "Accidental death" was returned at an inquest at Paddington on Mrs. Sarah Annie Smith, the widow of Captain Edward John Smith, who was m ccmmand of the Titanic when she struck an iceberg m th> Atlantic. Mrs. Smith, who was almost blind m one67 words
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Article18 1931-06-04 6 Governor Ross, of Idaho, has just made a six-months-old baby a colonel. Presumably m the infantry.— Dallas News.18 words
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Article240 1931-06-04 6 Police Ruse Disarms Suspicion The ordinary London taxicab Is r.cv beiny used by Scotland-yard to hunt down criminal? The experiment has already proved a striking success. Every criminal m London is beginning to recognise the vans of the flying squad, however skilfully they may be camouflaged, and240 words
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Article169 1931-06-04 6 20 Children Saved from Death Cclv.-yn Bay. A runaway airplane careered across a n»H between here and Llandudio dragging with i l a man who had attempted to stop it by clutching the tall. The machine dash :l towards a group ot about twenty children,169 words
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Article180 1931-06-04 6 London to Copenhagen m Seffl Hours London. H*f London is b^iim linked naif with the Scandinavian rountri> two new passenger KlVtCJet CMW tion. nd ivxt month nJtM I will b- started which will eiMW overnight m the Scandinavian London by midday. One of thyesterday brings QopenhM ffl180 words
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Advertisement598 1931-06-04 6 Victims otSSSS^SSSSSSSSSSSSS Asthma < Bronchitis WHY BECOME CHRONIC? Your health is leaving you slowly, so slowly that you do not realise it. With every attack your powers of resistance are getting weaker and weaker until, finally, you will become a chronic sufferer. No complaints cause so much suffering and anxiety598 words
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Advertisement155 1931-06-04 6 '!i If I assurance company ltd. till l iw^oH SftlS-'i '^A? J^^ —f^il'nllF fS'if? MnA-^W.il^r^ Assurances at COMPETITIVE RATES. Facilities *fr T'lir i\mmi\ are also available for optional methods ofl liJi) !i -<^^3r^afc^L settlement, enabling a pi^Af^^^^^i^J^^^^m^ to be provided for. UJ_£240 t OOO,OOO |Uii r, PbRMMMMWMM^unraH| The Company issues155 words
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Article837 1931-06-04 7 A SURE GUIDE Bishop of Chelmsford on Youth Th« Bishop of Chelmsford (Dr. H. A. Wilson), who was one of the speakers at the annual meeting of the British and Foreign Bible Society at the Queen's Hall, Langham- place, said that the Bible was not837 words
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Article210 1931-06-04 7 Supposed Tomb of Bishop Cauchon Paris, May 1. The Matin contains a report of an exhumation just carried out which is believed to confirm the traditional account of the end of Pierre Cauchon, Bishop of Beauvais, who took a leading part m the trial and210 words
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Article287 1931-06-04 7 Dancer Kills His Wife New York, May 3. A music-hall dancing star killed his wife, V>hot his lawyer, and tried to commit suicide here yesterday while attempting to settle an alimony dispute. Roy Schuster, the husband, who is only twenty -six, Lut is a "top-Uiv i- m New287 words
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Article30 1931-06-04 7 •The trouble with people to-day," says Mrs. Thomas Edison, "is that people demand too much luxury." Yes, and another trouble is that we don't get it. New York Evening Post.30 words
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Article30 1931-06-04 7 Timber-cutters m Russia are not compelled to work. They are taken out into the Arctlo forest and offered a choice between cutting wood and playing the piano New York Ttmcm.30 words
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Advertisement288 1931-06-04 7 HENL£YS jjj NON-ALCOHOLIC I CYDERSNAP i /Thm f §Ti\ Made From |1| PRICE I him cms J||i|m Per DEVONSHIRE rYn 1? 0 3***«« r Non-Returnable \HqsWSf Cities. BOTTLED BY THE PHOENIX AERATED WATER WORKS. SINGAPORE. I Here's the Tonic jILMJI well and strong S When you find that the climate288 words
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Advertisement416 1931-06-04 7 ■Xv.v.jjSSvw:*^;.- .v. ■••x-.-.v.. >.; 'fifew *|f >* jv iSf*%k- iff r v&''v v'"''JiH! KjopKv3^Bß^B^B^B^B^B^BbP^pq^^*^*-vX vv J™"tj^ jo^aßoßnßoVf' J PURE TOBACCO Natural CORK-TIP r%^u¥W Finest imported matured Vir- Guaranteed natural cork of %f ginia tobacco guaranteed pure t ie fi nest poss ibl e texture and TIPPED I and absolutely free416 words
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Article436 1931-06-04 8 INULIN Low Solubility m Water Washington. Discovery of three new kinds of sugar is announced by the United States Bureau of Standards. They were found as constituents of inulin. a white, starch- like, easily soluble substance which is found m the roots of dandelions, goldenrod,436 words
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Article368 1931-06-04 8 3,000 Miles Journey to Make a Roof Six experts at a highly skilled craft have gone from Leeds to Bermuda, 3.000 miles away, to assist m the construction of a new £500,000 luxury hotel that is being built on the island by a British firm. They are368 words
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Article83 1931-06-04 8 A jury were considering their verdict m a case at London Sessions when the foreman informed the deputy chairman, Sir Herbert Wilberforce, that one of the jurymen was deaf and had not heard the evidence. Sir Herbert discharged the jury from giving a verdict, remarking83 words
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Article30 1931-06-04 8 Mr. Comyns Carr, K.C., at the Old Bailey: Some people think that they are wealthy on £10 a week, and others think that they are poor on £10,000 a year.30 words
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Advertisement294 1931-06-04 8 You Cannot Improve on Crosse S Blackwdl's 1 I delicious Oxtail Soup 1 I Now greatly reduced m price. Stocked by all leading Provision Stores. I j Agents for Malaya I SIME, DARBY Co., Ltd. I I fOR^IWRAPPERS'aARGBSIZO^iaIWRAPPfiRSKSMALL^SIZfi; l^^^^l J»^»MI .aSV 111 I Him Mm. Mm Mt ■H^V^V^V^W ■^^W^Blr^^B I294 words
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Advertisement140 1931-06-04 8 ,^^^r fl II A■■ HAW fl^H, HLBr VBBV ,^V BF I bbbW. ,^bbbb> bbw bbV W.D. H.O. WILLS, BRISTOL LONDON, mo. I He carries danger m his pockets— l I Let Lifebuoy guard him! I H Just look at the collection of grimy odds I H B^^ anc en ds140 words
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Advertisement460 1931-06-04 9 BUSINESS CARDS. IJTI'HOTOGRAPHED BY H NUGENT BUCKERIDGE H'tihrst Class Work— Lowest Bates X ,|H \\V BUILDING— Ph«»»« «9«. FUNERALS. I SINGAFOU CASKET CO. \,,s. l Si S. Penhas Road. ,ii i^ivrnder Street Phone 6075. IKiN'T WEAR A TRUSS! Rupture Appart together Xi Jr h OR CALL Ej^^ll 10-DAY Sole Ag-ents460 words
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Advertisement487 1931-06-04 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given that tendcra io# Invited for the following materials i ervice^. and that particulars of kuch tende fcfcf be obtai;»?d In the Tender Room. Municip Supply of Two Chlorinating Plants comple for Water Dept. Date of Closing, 4 p.r August 4th, 1931.487 words
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Advertisement409 1931-06-04 9 NOTICES. j SINGAPORE IMPROVEMENT TRUST, re AMENDMENT No. 14 OF -1931 TO THE GENERAL 1 PLAN UNDER SECTION 49 OF THE te SINGAPORE IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE. Plan of proposed Amended Layout for the area bounded by Albert Street, Short Street a] and Selegie Road. Satire to oicners or reputed owners of409 words
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Advertisement364 1931-06-04 9 ii^K jo^ >^ 1 1 ■^BB^^^^ijP^WF S riLM S IUDIOS P^Hl-''" ;^iii*^^Ji^ 'Mji^^ THEY USF THIS -^<- 5« WH I t-< MIA P S&x ■•■■>. .■■TmgS- ]'-;+t:+:-yiS-- A. A l. A. As k3V_/i jL I i J^^ L Lux Toilet Soap is used $p- o^ beautiful stars to kcrp their364 words
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748 1931-06-04 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1931. GERMANY AND THE LEAGUE The protest of Dr. Curtius, the Foreign Minister of Germany, at the recent meeting of the League Council against the inadequacy of the information to be placed at the disposal of the League regarding the personnel and armaments possessed748 words
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Article390 1931-06-04 10 H. H. Tunku Abdul Rahman, who is a special cadet m the Kedah Civil Service, is attached to the Office of the Legal Adviser, Kedah. Mr. T. E. Conaghan, of Messrs. Wreford and Thornton, Penang, has left for home. During his absence Mr. H. Macniece will be m charge of390 words
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Article1236 1931-06-04 10 MR. JERMYN'S LECTURE A British Admiral's Protest There is a story known to those who have indulged m the interesting pastime of crocodile shooting of a man who was cnce seized by a crocodile and hauled into its den. The man escaped. Mr. L. A. S.1,236 words
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KING'S BIRTHDAY BALL
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Article236 1931-06-04 10 Brilliant Scene at Govern ment House I Though modest m its variety with last year, the Kings Bin Government House last night, at absence of H.E. the Governor (Bii •w menti) and Lady Clementi. hk In (Mr. John Scott) and Mrs. Scot- and hostess, proved as enjoyable 't.236 words
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Article91 1931-06-04 10 Weather Compels Cancellation The heavy rain which fell from quite* c early hour yesterday morning M to the le cancelling of the King's birthria\ p-\r<vdf. d Elaborate arrangements had been made and, c judging from the large crowds v.huh turned y up at the Padang and were91 words
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Article247 1931-06-04 10 r Long Service Medals Presented V [Prom Our Own Correspondent 1 s Kuala Lumpur, June 1. Excellent weather prevailed this morning for c the King's Birthday parade on the Padang. when some 400 Volunteers. Ca- dets. Police, Scouts and Girl Guides pwftrt L> pated. The troops marched247 words
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Article56 1931-06-04 10 fFrom Our Own Correspondent! Kuala Lumpur. June Local birthday honours include Toy. k:n I .«>»• Leong Gan. a member of the State Council, and Mr. H. B. Talalla. who received OKttfttttal of Honour. Both are from Selanfjor. Perak recipients are Dr. K. T KhOOf, Ru» Shahbudin. Dato Sri56 words
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Article62 1931-06-04 10 C.M.G. for Mr. J. F. Johns [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT i Bangkok. June 3. At the British Legation reception this ing the Minister announced that the King conferred the C.M.G. on Mr. J F W Consul-General and first Seen tar <>t Legation. The first to congratulate Mr62 words
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Article45 1931-06-04 10 [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYKIOII i Bangkok. Jum The King's birthday was cekbrat. v to-day m showery v.eather. A reception I Legation was very largely attended by Hr and other communities. British and A subjects contributed to an effective progl of side shows.45 words
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Advertisement192 1931-06-04 10 HOCKS MOSELLES shipped by DEI N HARD CO. COBLENZ The world -famed House. i SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong). (Incorporated m Shanghai) 90 ROBINSON ROAD. TELEPHONE €228. H BY SPECIAL S^P ~JL H.M. THE KING S APPOINTMENT TO OF SIAM I192 words
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Advertisement81 1931-06-04 10 AT A RECENT AUCTION SALE a motor car was knocked down for $200. Pedestrians of course, are knocked down for nothing. As it usually costs a lot to pick them up again a "GAFLAC" MOTOR CAR POLICY is always a handy thing to have to meet the resultant expenses. GENERAL81 words
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Article98 1931-06-04 11 EMPIRE GREETINGS Royal Party Attend the Derby Radio Official Service I Rugby, June 3. •hi' King received congratula•n all parts of the Empire on birthday Flags were flown on kUngl and at noon a royal salute iM nred m Hyde Park. The King renoon at Buckingham98 words
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Article68 1931-06-04 11 \dministrative Changes m China Par Eastern Service! Shanghai, June 3. Mr Sun-fo ltaving for Canton no'a headquarters has taken over Ministry and amongst other Vice-Minister for Railways, Mr. Dane has been superseded by Pel-peat. The latter has been ..pointed managing director of the iking and Shanghai-Hangchow aen of68 words
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Article61 1931-06-04 11 Inauguration of New Union British Radio Official Service! Rugby. June 3. ■ton of the- International Gas which is being held m London, Mr. opp, the President, announced the the Union Internationale de Htrr Fritz Escler is to be at <>f the new union, which will aquarters m Paris.61 words
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Article35 1931-06-04 11 (Government Bill ■Passed [Router's ServicPl London, June 3. of Commons by 278 votes to 228 bird reading of the Electoral Reform rovidmg for the alternative vote m par--ntary elections and abolishing plural vot-35 words
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Article36 1931-06-04 11 Australian Expenditure Cut IReuter's Service] Melbcurne, June 2. TemJen' Conference tc-day approved a 0 per cent m all Government exMr Scullin. Mr. Theodore and Mr. 5 are understood to have opposed the pro-36 words
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Article40 1931-06-04 11 friendship and Commerce PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, June 3. friendship and commerce between the Swiss Confederation was signed on May 28 by the Siamese Minister i behalf of Siam. and the Swiss Minister n on behalf of Switzerland.40 words
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Article25 1931-06-04 11 Assistant Attorney General [Reuter's Service] Washington, June 3. has appointed Mr. Roy St. Louis, ornejr, Oklahoma, to be United States Tn,y General.25 words
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Article58 1931-06-04 11 V V. Frederick* and Miss P. M. Smith I Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur, June 3. Ling Mr. Andrew Vincent Frede'orest Department, was married to Mary Smith, of the Convent of I lurch. Later a reception was Catholic Club, where Mr. A. E. ffopond the health of58 words
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Article36 1931-06-04 11 New Import Duty on Cartridges f Our own Correspondent J Kuala Lumpur, June 3. tie notifies the imposition of a new <* $10 per 1,000 on cartridges other included In Section 19 if the ■MMtaMßt36 words
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76 1931-06-04 11 LIEUTENANT DROWNED Tragedy of Descent m the Dark [Reuter's Par Eastern Service] Tokyo, Jane 3. The Navy suffered a loss when a seaplane belonging to the battleship Hyuga. descending to the surface of the water at Ise Bay, collided m the darkness with a steam76 words
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Article52 1931-06-04 11 $500,000,000 Increase j Expected IReuter's Service] Washington, June 3. An increase of approximately $500,000,000 m th,? National Debt is expected at the end of the financial year June 30. according to an announcement by White House. The increase is mainly due to the expected deficit on the52 words
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Article55 1931-06-04 11 Russian Company's Plans m Mexico TReute;'* Service! New York, June 2. A Mexico City message says a Russian company with a capital of approximately $5,000. 000 is being formed m Tampico for the importation of petrol to Mexico to be sold at nine cents per litre, which is55 words
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Article56 1931-06-04 11 "Easy on the Brain but Hell on the Feet" [Reuters Service] Washington, June 3. "Easy on the brain but Hell on the feet" was General Dawcs' description cf American diplomacy m an interview to-day. General Dawes is going to England on June 24. He denied rumours that he56 words
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Article49 1931-06-04 11 Lehtinen's Fast Mile and a Half LReuter's Service] Helsingfors, June 3. At an athletic meeting here to-day th^ Finnish runner Lehtinen ran a mile and a half m 6 mins. 42 1 10 sees: compared with Nurmi's record time of 6 mins: 42 5 10 sees.49 words
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Article47 1931-06-04 11 Stable to be Dispersed I FREE PRESS FTOVICE COPYRIGHT] London, June 2. It is announced that the horses of the late Mr. Solly Joel, the South African diamond magnate and prominent figure on the English Turf for many years, are to be dispersed.47 words
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Article129 1931-06-04 11 Board of Trustees Approve Appropriations Nanking:, May 20. At its second regular meeting held yesterday, the Board of Trustees for the administration of the British share of the Boxer Indemnity Refund authorized the following appropriations from the funds: 1. Two hundred and sixty-five thousand pounds sterling (£265.000)129 words
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Article86 1931-06-04 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE! COPYRIGHT] London, June 3. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £100 7|16 (£lOO 7116). Forward £102 IJI6 (£lO2 1|16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber prices86 words
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Article20 1931-06-04 11 The Hon. Mr. T. W. Clayton. British Adviser, Kedah. has made rapid recovery after his accident tend has resumed duty.20 words
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Article122 1931-06-04 11 175 COMMUNISTS KILLED IN ANNAM "CONTINUAL UNREST" Plot for Widespread Attack Discovered ißeuter's Service] Paris, June 3. The Bolshevik effort to stir up the natives has failed everywhere m French Indo-China, except m North Annam, which Is m a continual state of unrest, said M. Paul Reynaud, Minister for the122 words
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Article88 1931-06-04 11 Significant Speech by Mr. Roosevelt [Router's Service] Frenchlick, Indiana. June 3. In view of the fact that he is one of the favourites for the Democratic nomination for the presidential campaign of 1932 great significance is attached to the address by Governor Roosevelt of New York to the88 words
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Article289 1931-06-04 11 Proposed Wharf Extensions To the Editor, Sir Which would be the better scheme To spend $7,428,571 and the rest on Harbour Extensions, which some think are not required, and will not be required for years to come, or to spend the same money that appears to289 words
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Article197 1931-06-04 11 Japanese Constables 9 Good Work Desperately grappling with two Japanese constables of the Shanghai Municipal Police two Chinese gunmen succeeded m breaking away, but only one managed to escape. The other was shot dead, and his pistol was found by his side. Japanese Police Constables 46 and 154,197 words
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Article95 1931-06-04 11 Opposition to Shanghai Tax Collection A strike of Chinese butchers, which was started as a protest against the collection of a tax by officials of the Greater Shanghai Bureau of Finance on the slaughter of pigs, spread to the International Settlement and the French Concession. Over 2,00095 words
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114 1931-06-04 11 BRITISH OPEN Start of the Championship Proper [Reuter's Service] Carnonstie, June 3. The popularity of Mac Donald Smith, who was a strong favourite when the championship proper started to-day, is comparable only with that of Bobby Jones when he played at St. Andrews. 109 survived114 words
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Article248 1931-06-04 11 Death of Mrs. M. Massabni The death took place at the General Hospital early yesterday morning of Mrs. Marie Massabni a well-known local Maternity Nurse, at the age of 58 years. Mrs. Massabni was a Greek and came out to Singapore with her husband about 35 years ago. On248 words
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Article110 1931-06-04 11 The death took place at the General Hospital, on Tuesday, after a short illness, of Mr. L. N. Harmon, local representative of the Singapore Art Co., an American concern for reproduction of portraits m oil paints. The funeral, which took place at the Bidadari Cemetery110 words
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Article101 1931-06-04 11 Sally at the Capitol Sally, the greatly praised First National production, began a season at the Capitol last night. The picture reaches exceptional heights m the matter of colour technique and quality of entertainment. Charming Marilyn Miller is a most captivating Sally. The part gives her plenty of101 words
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Article153 1931-06-04 11 TIES FOR TO-DAY at 4.45 p.m. Ladies' Doubles Miss Toby and Mrs. Chamier owe 30, vs. Miss Owen and Miss MacLeod owe 3. Mrs. Winstedt and Mrs. Owen Ov<en owe 3, vs. Mrs. Atkins and Mrs. Stone plus 3. Men's Singles. Thompson vs. Madgwick. Coltart vs.153 words
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Article97 1931-06-04 11 The wedding of two members of the Ruling House of Kedah took place at Alor Star last week, says the Straits Echo, when Tunku Abdul Aziz, the second son of H.H. The Regent, was married to Tunku Robiah, the daughter of H.H. Tunku Mohamed. The "bersanding" took place on Friday97 words
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Advertisement170 1931-06-04 11 SILVERWARE fl ii__J ft 9i NO. *****. 3 Sterling Silver Presentation Ink- stand, with two cut crystal bottles, Chippendale border, length 1 8 3 A inches, complete with pen and pencil m leatherette lined blue velvet case, Price $115.00. I ROBINSON Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements). (jj SINGAPORE.170 words
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Article1337 1931-06-04 12 RECOGNITION 0? DR. A. L HOOPS' SERVICES Malaya has received a rather greater share than usual m the King's Birthday Honours, fcr m addition to the honour conferred upon the Governor (Sir Cecil Clementi), who is made a G.C.M.G., H.H. the Raja of Perlis is made1,337 words
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Article657 1931-06-04 12 No peerage; appear m the list of Birthday Honours (states a British official wireless press me?.:agf>. which induces the following: Privy Councillors The Earl cf Athlone (lately Governor-Gener-al m South Africa* and Sir William Jowit' (Attorney General). Barcncts Baronetcies are conferred upon Mr. Fhilip Levitt i founder657 words
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Article328 1931-06-04 12 GROWING ANTAGONISM Serious Economic Effects of Rebellion OFFICIAL REPORT ON POSITION [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, June 3. The report en the Burma situation during the wo?k ending May 30. circulated m the House of Commons to-night state* that large rebel camps have been attacked and328 words
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Article242 1931-06-04 12 i Soldiers Fighting a Losing Battle Fccchcw. >I ;y 20. Lawlen <lemcrts epfwur to r^'ain complete fc c:rtrcl of th? chockirj sttU3t)oa i: th? Interior of Fukien. 1 Quite recently an ?.t'.e.npt was mid", at m? request of th? C w urch Mi^sicrrrv Sorle'y. it is understood,242 words
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WARLIKE PREPARATIONS IN CANTON
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Article955 1931-06-04 12 MR. SUN-FO TO BE GOVERNOR IN KWANGTUNG The latest Hong Kong papers to hand contain considerable references to the development of the anti-Nanking move m Canton which has for its chief object the removal of Chiang Kai-shek. Mr. Sun-fo (eldest son of the late Sun Vat-sen)955 words
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Article156 1931-06-04 12 Sun Fo's Mission for t Peace d Shanghai, May 23. It is disclosed that Sun Fo is c.in-ving ;.-> Canton definite proposals for a peaceful settlement of the political situation, and 0 feeling of optimism prevails he-e regarding the outcome of his mission. Before departing fro:n Shanghai Sun156 words
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Article65 1931-06-04 12 H.M.S. Somme on the Scene A mutiny of some remnants of the Peac« Preservation Corps consisting of the Ist and 3rd Brigades, stationed at Hoihow Hainan Island, In southom Kwangtun, caused parturbaticn among foreign residents, resulting m the dispatch from Hcng Kong of H.MS Sterling on Friday65 words
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Article354 1931-06-04 12 Anti-Nankins War Profrnmmp Declared m Canton As was previously reported m connexion with the r.inalgamiticn ol arinie: m Ssuth Ch:na. ti:? Canton GosettC r,ays that the Gov-crnm-.it i-: prcr <-dirg with tb? crg^nisaticn of thrr- Army Ccrp:. The allied frrc^. wiil b dispatrhe m thre direction?.354 words
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Article135 1931-06-04 12 Immediate Resignation Urged by c Canton Faction I If Car. ten, May 25 n Messrs. Wang Ching-wei. Tang Shao-vei. Kco C ing-fan, and General Chan Chai-U>ng. Li d hung-yen and Chang Fat-kwai are stated to d aye telegraphed to Marshal Chiang to-day -gmg him io res-gn immediately,135 words
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Article448 1931-06-04 12 Pians for a New Ksoasintang A' the C terdaj afl trnoan, m i rain, a very rtrong eontlni dnrmes and loldfen and cials ->nd NipunuUthea and pubic bod > for the arrival t .f M- head of the Kur.min *ng Left Tsou Lu. head r.i the448 words
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Article264 1931-06-04 12 A Dearth of Officials m Capital n tab ri M»y i Be m v d to b ■;<; el] ooniM reorganisation of tfc Hup h Pi i eminent, m vi nl ace by Mm- hnl Chiang X- l-.Mtk I neon, at the Tonff-ahan Qoicmn which General Ho264 words
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Article19 1931-06-04 12 Convent :liv; m ItMßMhra npoitant nor un :np. rt:uit. .tml i tfythg for theft i i i k bompean.19 words
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SPORT OF THE DAY.
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Article516 1931-06-04 13 About Next Year's Players [Prom Our Own Correspondent] London, May 27. Thames F. C. have started building up their team lor next season by signing on Martin Woosnam (half-back) and F. J. McDonough (goal-keeper), both from Brentford. Woosnam played formerly for Eallng Association, the A. F. A. side,516 words
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Article381 1931-06-04 13 Philadelphia Beaten by Manchester [Prom Our Own Correspondent] London, May 7. Manchester (E. M. Baerlein and L. Lees holders) beat Philadelphia (Jay Gould and W C. Wright) m the final of the inter-club Doubles Championship m the Manchester Tennis an< Racquets Club court, on Friday (6 4381 words
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Article134 1931-06-04 13 Edinburgh Win Team Championship [From Our Own Correspondent] London, May 7. The Scottish Universities Golf meeting was concluded on Saturday at Gleneagles Hotel, when the team championship was carried to a conclusion, and the individual championship a new event which was opened on Thursday, was decided. The team134 words
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Article99 1931-06-04 13 Among the Reading football club players who have refused the terms offered to them by the club is Palethorpe, the young ex-amateur centreforward whose play was very favourably comcommented on when he appeared m the league team. Forster and Oakley have also refused the club's terms and they have been99 words
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Article235 1931-06-04 13 F. A. Compensation Award Criticised [From Our Own Correspondent] London, May 1. A young international footballer is looking for work while his fellow townsmen are discussing whether an award of £700 is sufficient compensation for an injury that has abruptlj ended his football career. "I shall not pla]235 words
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Article176 1931-06-04 13 Not Exempted From Third Round Cup [Prom Our Own Correspondent] London, May 7. Surprise and indignation are general m Soutl Wales at the disclosure that the Corinthian have been given preference over Cardiff Cit m the list of clubs exempted until the thin round m next season's F.A.176 words
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Advertisement607 1931-06-04 13 i I ALWAYS ASK FOR rpfrspberru i SMASH A GUARANTEED GENUINE i FRUIT SMASH Full of Vitamins. Exceedingly Delicious, Healthful Refreshing Large Bottles at $1.20 per Dozen. FRAMROZ Co. PIONEER MANUFACTURERS OF FRUIT JUICE BEVERAGES 1 5 t f I YOU WILL FIND )1 IT IJ j^llllijgpgßPgglif (jconomy a Ac607 words
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Advertisement823 1931-06-04 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Doe. Sails. MKNESTHEUS For London, Rotterdam and Hamburg823 words
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Advertisement567 1931-06-04 14 EUerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. s*.s£S£o HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY OP BATAVIA Por Havre, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg June 30 sjs. CITY OF SWANSEA For567 words
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Advertisement464 1931-06-04 14 P. W O. British India and Apcar LineJ (Incorporated In England). *ll MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO I SERVICES. U I PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N Col UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERnm^ I LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE I OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA japan I Dae, 4 h464 words
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Advertisement734 1931-06-04 15 /^L^nn^n^n^n^n^nn^n^nn^n^^nnJ^^^nl' "> kPU MAKSE MIDDLESBROUGH." tKI> X -AKUNA MARO T. 10.500 Jum I 4 HAKONL MARU T. 10,500 July 29 30 KAI I MARU T 10.000 June 18 19 5 SUWA MARU TlO 700 Aug 13 14 BASH ■> HARO T. 10.000 July 2 3 r> FUSHIMI MARU T. *****734 words
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Advertisement487 1931-06-04 15 T^M OF FAMOUS Mob PRESIDENT LINERS. |R TO MARSEILLES, NEW IOKK AM> ISOSION. FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO. SI'EZ PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES AND GENOA. Arrive Leave Leave Arrive Singapore. Sicgupore. Pc.ang. New York. Fre&. Filimcre June 8 June 11 June 13 uly \i\ Pres Monroe June 22 June487 words
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Advertisement852 1931-06-04 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA.] (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 INFORMATION BUREAU.852 words
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Article456 1931-06-04 16 £526,000 CLAIMS Sir A. Wheeler "Throws m" His Own Estate The huge losses of the M.I.G. Trust were referred to at the first meeting of creditors at Kingsway Hall, London. There was a small attendance. Mr. E. T. A. Phillips, Official Receiver, who presided,456 words
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Article238 1931-06-04 16 I The Question of Uniformity The buoyage system of the United States Is undoubtedly the most efficient and costly of any country m the world. No less than £272,000,000 has been spent (1.360,u00,000 dollars) on the provision of marking 40,580 statute miles of coast and river channels,238 words
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Article201 1931-06-04 16 Motor Magnate Buys a Mansion m Essex Mr. Henry Pord, the motor-car magnate, has completed arrangements for the purchase of Boreham House, a charming mansion three miles from Chelmsford. It is expected he will spend considerable periods m residence there. Mr. Pord has important business interests m201 words
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Article59 1931-06-04 16 Captain R. A. Tillotson, formerly Commodore of the Blue Funnel Line, has been re-elected Chairman for the ensuing year of the Imperial m Merthant Service Guild. Captain C. W. Thompjon was re-elected vice-chairman. Both gentlemen rank amongst the oldest supporters of the jfruild and m their respective capacities have lone59 words
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Advertisement502 1931-06-04 16 Burns Philp I'ne. (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND M. J> KNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the S.S. MANOOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only.] »j MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia502 words
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Advertisement559 1931-06-04 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co7u (Incorporated In XJJBJI.) GENERAL AGENTS. I NEW YORK SERVICE. I Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York I Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). I I*- Sail. I M.S. SILVERWILLOW In Port June 8 I M.S. BILVERYEW June lfl June 22 I M.S. SILVERCYPRESS July 7 j u559 words
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Miscellaneous737 1931-06-04 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BT TBADff Kuala Pahanc, Pekan, 6un*el T^mMng and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jetantut) every Monday, Tuesday Tbuimday and Friday. •-"*> Bangkok every Thursday »JB» Kote Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping. Penan* and Ketah and Lower Slam Jn Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday PJB» Rota Tmggi and737 words
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Article30 1931-06-04 17 Oil KELANTAN: An arbitrary ion oi 20 cwt has been fixed or KetantM packed m bags or lading to Pacific Coast ports I m June 4th. 1931.30 words
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Article93 1931-06-04 17 MonopollM Officers who searched irbour on Saturday morning, says kte are said to have come of non-Government chandu !;hi named Ann Lee appeared Magistrate to answer a charge n<>n-m>vernment chandu. «men m Singapore have .r the Exchange Library form the V M C.A., says the Editor 1 monthly paper. The93 words
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Article57 1931-06-04 17 Oxley and Otway Arrive Oxley and Otway. which left L'Tth. arrived here yesterday 3 p m. They are commanded If. Loly and Lt. Commander ctlvely. They are being taken \t\ v from the Commonwealth re proceeding to Malta, where c 0O July 21st. After leaving will touch at57 words
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Article15 1931-06-04 17 KN I I M plane from Singapore to li.viies: Mr M. P. Tielens.15 words
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Article348 1931-06-04 17 Salvage of Vessel Which Sanl m 1901 Mystery attaches to the report that a Sai Francisco salvage firm, having located the wrecl of the Rio de Janeiro, which sank at tin entrance to San Francisco Bay on February 22 1901 on a voyage from Shanghai, intends348 words
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Article356 1931-06-04 17 Editorial Committee's Report on Revision The report of the Editorial Committee on the International Code of Signals (H.M. Stationery Office. 9d. net* is now published. It gives a short account of the work done by the editorial committee since 1919 m the compilation of codes m the356 words
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Article330 1931-06-04 17 Ordered and m Prospect orden for new merchant ships rcc propecU of fr^h co:i- ocean passenger liners are rialise The most notable of d orders Ls the one concerned nd express Cunard liner to comp»nio. 000-tonner now well und?r way While still wanting m authorita- the actual placing330 words
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Article82 1931-06-04 17 1 1 omdr. D. P. Evans* Appointment ■inmundiT D. P. Evans, who is tli" Royal yacht Victoria and n-'ently Flag Lieutenantto Admiral Sir Arthur Waistell, n-Chtof m China, and formerly <r> on the staff at Dartmouth red the Navy as a special entry nbrldn School m June,82 words
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Article46 1931-06-04 17 Boira, Portuguese East Africa, developed by the Beira Port 'V A large wharf 1.500 ft. long small cranes is now m course one borth being now available I nmipitd by large ships. Heavy ;*lso being laid down and when that will be swinging berths for ships.46 words
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Article138 1931-06-04 17 A Startling Warning Issued To Mariners A rather startling warning to mariners has b?en issued by the Acting Harbour Master, Commdr. J. B. Newill, D.5.0., R.N., with regard to the possibility of mines having been laid near Swatow m connexion with that port having been made138 words
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Article67 1931-06-04 17 Estimated Cost of £79,000 The cruiser Kent, Captain B. H. Ramsay, M.V.0., which recently returned home from the China Station, is to undergo her first big refit at Chatham Dockyard, at an estimated cost of over £79.000. Similar amounts have already been spent on her sister-ships,67 words
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Article42 1931-06-04 17 The traffic at the three Northern ports ol Rotterdam, Antwerp and Hamburg has disminlshed by three million tons m each case m 1930 as compared with 1929. Mast of th€ Northern ports are reducing their port charges m order to assist trade.42 words
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Article757 1931-06-04 17 I Foreign Trade Association J Formed J A review of China's export trade during tha past few years makes none too cheerful reading There has always been an '•adverse" or unfavorable balance of trade to the extent, sometimes, of over Tls. 250,000,000, as m 1929. In discussing757 words
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Article298 1931-06-04 17 1 Early m March the salvaged fore-half of a cargo steamer was towed into dock at Tilbury. its arrival of course giving rise to unwonted interest and comment, it was the forward half of the Newcastle steamer Nurtureton. which on passage from the Tyne to Italy with298 words
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Article79 1931-06-04 17 II j| A Bill for the encouragement of shipping is before the Austrian Parliament. This bill provides for the exemption of shipping under the Austrian flag from all taxes and dues. The idea is that, by showing her flag overseas, the trade and prestige of an inland country are m;-79 words
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Advertisement382 1931-06-04 17 The Mew f\*^.< SCENIC ROUTE v V X-v I Through Natuze's Wonderland— The Rockies Wst C J^t»A V™ 0 h y route of the tfr^nfli r C x? nd C3Slest gradient of any transcon- > SSSffn^ Yet ICC1 CC the highest Canadian Rocky peaks and the rugged wonde-s of Jasper382 words
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Advertisement430 1931-06-04 17 UAIfIINStHUS I IPBP There udo better pill I MM than MARTIITB Too can I fffT rely upon Uartinb PILLS. I ff r Sold by all OhemlsU Btor«s and I B TTIfICS DISPENBART. Raffle* I B Square. Singapore. I IWOtILD TRAVEL SERVICeI For Everything Appertaining to Travel, Banking and Freight Apply430 words
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Advertisement204 1931-06-04 18 II I In iwi I The very smoothness of air-travel, the absence of sharp 1 I tum:s. duit. cinders, the rrfrc^hing breeze, the absorbing i j w fascination of the mountains, valleys, ucod? and ricefields j j J[ below, the cleanliness of airtravel. all combine to make travel V i204 words
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Advertisement1123 1931-06-04 18 I A CEREMONY AT j TURIN THE HOLY SHROUD Jealously Preserved Relic on i View J Turin, May .1. j In the Cathedral of Turin this afternoon th j ceremony took place of the exposure of tfa I famous Holy Shroud m which, according U j tradition, th? body oi1,123 words
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Advertisement665 1931-06-04 18 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA ANI> CHINA. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600,0(»0 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 1 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3 000,000 8 HEAD OFFICE: c 38. Eishopsgate, London, B.C. 2. Agencies and Branches: r A lor Star665 words
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Advertisement582 1931-06-04 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. Incorporated In England > Capital 13,000,0 Subscribed 1.800.0 Patt-uP 1.050.0 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.666 8 BOARD OP DIRECTORS: J. M. Ryrie, Esq, Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro R» J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelford. Esq Sir Thomas Catto, Bart582 words
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Advertisement323 1931-06-04 18 WSURAXCK. THE x ni ffl if, f\U SOUTH k >oo \Rj S BRITISH H FIRE. iMARINE, T|{\\ sn AND MOTOR CAM INSURANCE ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT KATES L. C. MARGOLIOUTk. M r Office: 2. Finlay^on G- i personal AcnnKvfT FATAL ACCIDENTS are *tn HAVE you made provision tat of your323 words
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Article538 1931-06-04 19 riw JMurns of the American "Big Four" logs deficits were practically uniAmericaa rubber manufacturing year of 1930. (says the New even that* reporting a net a deficit after dividends and POT the nrst time m years, the ted bf the leading companies m bowed a combined net loss,538 words
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Article563 1931-06-04 19 Lessons to be Learnt From the Natives Writing m the New York Rubber Arc Mr. D. M. Matthews, Professor of Forest Management at the University of Michigan makes a comparison with the plantation costs of big European MtaftM and of the native producers. The comparison (he says) has563 words
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Article138 1931-06-04 19 i I 1 A loss of £4.687 is rep^.rted by the directo i of the SoafieM Rubber Company for 193 C r < againn a profit of £18.948 for 1929 V A credli i balance of £26.766 was brougin m. and aftei L deducting the year's loss and138 words
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100 1931-06-04 19 bown arc .tfi'T interest and Other ciiarges. but before preferred dividends or reserves) Ireetone fiacaJ year ends October 31. **■*Without deduction of reserves taken into income tDoeh n;>* include $66,044 profit from plantations. tLoss. Hood Rubbei my ftnri subsidiaries for100 words
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Article282 1931-06-04 19 I fmr oi the Firestone Tire and Company t>rid:s on October 31 and is not. absolutely comparable with the oair ■■ports of the ether thro? organizanet prolit of $1,541,034 wa* made > TbJM/r the expenses of establishing •iv':, battery business and setting up I one-stop ■anrfc* stations. The Fir?deficit after282 words
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Article802 1931-06-04 19 French View of Britain People who take a.i mtell>g?nt interest m the attains of Britain will be well advised to •tudy the outspoken book* m which Professor Andre Siegfried, the distinguished French political economist sums up his impressions of conditions m England. His is a relentless and disturbing802 words
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Article29 1931-06-04 19 The capital invested m the 900,000 Swla hotel beds reaches roughly IV6 thm*y n /i miUioi francs. Nights' lodging oscillated between 1 and 11 millions.29 words
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Article682 1931-06-04 19 Conditions m China Summarised The annual me- ting of h^.reholders of tlie Bank of China held m the building of the Chinese Bankers' Association m Shanghai on May 16th was mad? notable by a very able statement on trade and financial conditions m China during the past year682 words
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Article314 1931-06-04 19 I Chairman's Review of South China and Hong Kong i I The Chairman of the Board of Directors of I the Yokohama Specie Bank, speaking at the anr nual meeting on conditions m China, said, ln- > ter alia: j Turning to t*V ■TMh. o> id fir^t314 words
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Article107 1931-06-04 19 Changes m Representative Prices [United Press Association] New York, June 'I. American Can Common 98 Cities Service (Com.) 10 's Columbia Gas and Electric 21 I Curtis Wright 2's Electric Bond and Share Corp. 3l'\ General Electric Co.. 36 General Motors 31'^ National City Bank 67107 words
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Article203 1931-06-04 19 June 3 Till 200 Ton* $51.00 Gambler 11 Pepper White 35 Pepper Black 18 V* Flake Tapioca 3.40 Pearl Sago Small 4.20 Copra. Sundried 3.70 Rice. Anam No. 2 250 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 6.30 Rire. Siam old No. 1 320 Rice. Rangoon Bintan 260203 words
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Article246 1931-06-04 19 Producing the Goods Needed Liverpool, May 6. Lancashire's industrial future was dealt with to-day m Liverpool m a speech by Mr. P. J. Marquis, who said that Mr. Snowden recently asked him if he had any hope for Lancashire's cotton trade. His reply was that his reading246 words
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Article15 1931-06-04 19 A damson. Gilfillan and Co., Penang, Agritt-. Rahman Hydraulic 1,600 pikuLs.15 words
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Article223 1931-06-04 19 Anglo-Scottish Tin to Liquidate > I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT I London, Juitf The report of Sapont; Rubber and Tobacco for 1930 shows a loss of £10,710 There is to be carried forward to profit and loss account a debit balance of £476. Henrietta report for 1930 shows223 words
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Article82 1931-06-04 19 i British R^dio— Official Servk-' Rujfby. June B. Paris 124.17 New York 4 ?6 7 16 Brussels 34.93 Geneva 25.1 Amsterdam 12.09', Milan «»2.97'-_ Berlin J0.48' Stockholm 18.14. Copenhagen 18.16', Oslo 18.1tf'_ Vienna :*4.62' Prague 1 64 Helsiiigf.H.s 193', Madrid 52 v Lisbon 108.2f> Athens 37. f > Bucharest82 words
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Article145 1931-06-04 19 Profit of $2,144,199 Last Year A prosperous year m 1930 was resist -ned by the Sincere Company despite the ad\erse exchange factor which affected many ol thn local universal providers, according to Mr Choy Hing who presided at the annual MMtflßf <>r the Company <says the South145 words
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Article61 1931-06-04 19 $2,000,000 Decline m Rnbber Exports The total value 'A imports into Kelantan m 1930. excluding specie, was $6,248,056 ii B0M« pared with $7,303,717 m the war. Exports totalled $4,189,374 as compart^i wttli $7,983,889 the bi« drop being of course \n rubber value which was over two million dollars61 words
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Article87 1931-06-04 19 After a years preparatory work, the cosi of which amounted to about 800,000 Sw frs. the new broadcasting station of Prtueh Switzer! wid. situated at Sotfcens, to the north of I^tusanne. has officially begun to operate It hut.s a 703 metre wave length and a power87 words
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Article31 1931-06-04 19 Instead of the predicted deficit of approximately 45 million 8w fre the account. 1 of the 3wiss Confederation balanced with a fturpkll oC jver 6 million Swiss francs31 words
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Advertisement76 1931-06-04 19 M Assets exceed $12,000,066 Uuurmnct m force over $38,000,000. The Great Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated bi tb« Stralte ■rttlwwbj) HKAD OPFICB: Winchester House. Singapore LONDON OPFICB: 27. Old Jewr> EC M The Company has £20.000 depoeited with the Supreme Court gf Inglantf **4 M npltoe wtt* ««e BrttaD76 words
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Advertisement60 1931-06-04 19 IN A.D. 1720. (two hundred and eleven peart age.) There were no Railways no Omnibuses n no Stage Coaches Steamships were unknown. War vessels were built of hearts of oak. I BUT The Royal Exchange Assurance was founded m that year and proved to be o«« of the greatest aidt60 words
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CAMERONIAN WINS THE DERBY
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Article255 1931-06-04 20 AMAZING LUCK OF WINNING OWNER SANDWICH GETS THIRD PLACE Despite threatening weather overnight there was no rain for the Epsom classic yesterday. The Downs presented an animated appearance from an early hour and record crowds attended the race. The King and Queen, with other members of the Royal255 words
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Article392 1931-06-04 20 IReuter's Service] 1 xindon. June 3. Prom a good start Gallini led slightly from Grindleton. Lemonition. Estate Duty, Cameronian and Reveillon. with Tehau last. At halfway Gallini led from Rose En Soleil, Estate Duty. Armagnac. and Cameronian. Rounding Tattenham Corner Gallini led, closely pressed by Armagnac and392 words
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Article33 1931-06-04 20 London, June 3. Kiatere will not run m the Derby. London, Later. Primitif did not run. Prim it if went lame after saddling and by permission of the Stewards was withdrawn.33 words
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Article22 1931-06-04 20 [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London. Jane 2. The course to-day is heavy-ish and the forecast for to-morrow is heavy rain.22 words
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Article192 1931-06-04 20 Sandwich Comes m Third Further inquiries m Singapore yesterday as to the identity of the fortunate local Chinese resident who (as we stated yesterday) had drawn Sandwich m the Calcutta Sweep showed that he is Mr. Khoo 800 Gay, of Dublin House. 8 Lloyd Road. Singapore. Mr.192 words
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Article62 1931-06-04 20 [Reuter's Service] London, June 2. Further prizes m the Irish Sweep have been won by the following: Pang-yau. Jockey Club Stables, Hong Kong. C. H. Shu Kma. Chas Ko Chwang, L. Doughty (U. S. S. Tulsa) Shanghai. Correios c. Telegrafos. Macau. T. K. Kai, Shon Yen-fong,62 words
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Article53 1931-06-04 20 [Reuter's Service] New York, June 3. Latest baseball results are as follow NATIONAL LEAGUE St. Louis 4: New Yorkf 3 Cincinnati! 2: Philadelphia 6 Chicago 6: Brooklyn 7 Pittsburgh 4: Boston 3' AMERICAN LEAGUE New York 9: st 2 Boston 11: Cleveland 12 Philadelphia 3: Chicago 2* Washington53 words
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Article361 1931-06-04 20 Disappointing Batting by Males At Butterworth yesterday, before a large crowd, the Butterworth Ladies beat the Men by 17 runs, says Monday's Plnang Gazette. The men were slightly handicapped m that they had to bat left handed with merbau broomsticks: they also had to field and361 words
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Article196 1931-06-04 20 GLOUCESTERSHIRE LOSE Mitchell's 12 for 30 Against Sussex Cricket at home m the series of matches which closed on Tuesday produced a crop of surprises, the most remarkable of which was the failure of Gloucestershire (they had previously lost to Hampshire) at the hands of Worcestershire (wlio196 words
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Article664 1931-06-04 20 Figures Which Need No Explaining: Cromb 8 70 New Zealand vs. Middlesex. Larwood 725 Notts vs. Somerset. Paine 7!37 Warwick vs. Hants. Mayer 7 43 Warwick vs. Hants. Parker 785 Gloster vs. Worster. Mitchell 611 Derby vs. Sussex. Mitchell 619 Derby vs. Sussex. Kennedy 5 39 Hants664 words
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Article26 1931-06-04 20 London, Jane 2. The New Zealanders sustained the first defeat of their tour at Lord's to-day, when Middlesex beat them by 79 runs.26 words
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Article1066 1931-06-04 20 BRITISH PROFESSIONAL GOLF RYDER CUP TRIAL Choosing Team to Visit America (Prom Our Own Correspondent) London, May 7. The fourth and last Ryder Cup trial was played on Saturday. The Ryder Cup match is to be played on the Scioto Country Club's course at Columbus, Ohio, on June 26 and1,066 words
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Article51 1931-06-04 20 Middlesex 2 41 and 225 New Zealanders 152 and 2 35 Cromb took eight Middlesex wickets m the first innings for 70 runs and m the second innings Merritt took five for 77. Five of th« tourists* wickets m their first innings fell to Peebles at a cost of 6651 words
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