The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 15 June 1931
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Title Section18 1931-06-15 1 The Singapore Free Press 13,382. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, SA MONDAY, JUNE 15, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.18 words
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Article369 1931-06-15 1 H.E. the Governor, Sir Cecil Clementi, who returned frcm leave on Saturday, reviewed a parade of regular and volunteer forces on the Pa dang yesterday Page 10. Serious riots have attended the strikes at Roubaix Page 11. Memorial services to the Poseidon victims were held at Wei369 words
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Article1035 1931-06-15 1 AND A RED HAT It was too late. Miss Jane Bartley cried out from the pavement, "Come here, Brady! Come here!" The lively Alsatian fell flat on the roadway. A shriek of brakes arose from the long motor-car, and Brady was a still heap of black and fawn fur at1,035 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement405 1931-06-15 1 YEARS OF 1 *MM FACTURING LEADERSHIP NO KEMNATOR HAS EVER WORN OUT TZ BROS. CO., 53 Robinson Rd, RAFFLES HOTEL TO CONNOISSEURS! j m I WE WELCOME COMPARISON. THIS EVENING 6.30. I y^^M^Mf TEA DANCE =S j&* I"= unILL ROOM S^^K^w j SPECIAL DISH TO-NIGHT I ■^^^^kl i ROAST SADDLE405 words
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Advertisement146 1931-06-15 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Discounts on Dunlop tyres Page 9. Notice by Straits Trading Co. Page 9. Kiddies' Shoes from Little's Page 10. The Willys Six, speeding beauty Page 8. Old Rarity liqueur Scotch whisky Page 1. Everything for the baby from Whiteaway»— Page 6. Smart wear for women from Robinson's Page146 words
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Advertisement17 1931-06-15 1 17 TEARS Of MANUFACTURING LEADERSHIP NO KELVINATOR HAS EVER WORN OUT GETZ BROS. CO., 53 Robinson Rd17 words
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Article307 1931-06-15 2 Reservation of Seats Proposed Bombay, May 28. Two special meetings* of the Bombay Provincial Congress Committee were held yesterday, one to consider a proposition that three s?ai:. be reserved for Depressed Classes members m the Committee, and the other to consider f. proposition that m view of Mr.307 words
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Article182 1931-06-15 2 Trial for Fraud and Forgery Berlin, June 3. Deep interest is taken m the trial of the lawyer Dr. Haver, who was the legal adviser of th.> Association of the former German South-West Africans, and who with others is chained with manifold acts of malversation and forgery. Dr.182 words
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Article46 1931-06-15 2 Iw.iki. June 3. The Japanese authorities are now studying MM appointment of delegates to the League of Nations conference at Geneva. The choice is likely to fall up^n Ambassador Matsudaira m London, Ambassador Yoshizawa m Paris, and Minister Viscount Mushakoji m Copenhagen.46 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement794 1931-06-15 2 RIDS DESTROYS ALL INSECTS Non -poisonous, Non -explosive, Non -staining. BUT very effective. Price per tin $1.10 and $1.95. RIDS Continuous Sprayer $2.00 each. MEDICAL HALL LTD. Opposite OPO Singapore. SERVICE— QUALITY— PRICE ECONOMY j All Discriminating j Diners appreciate the j j Outstanding Excellence I of the Fare and794 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous224 1931-06-15 2 THE WEEK Monday, 15th. High Water 10.25. 7.6 ft., 21.30. 8.9 ft. Football: Div. I. P.A.F. vs. R.A. at Stadium. Tuesday. 16th. High Water. 11.10. 8.0 ft.. 22.05. 9.3 ft. Football: S.C.C Ist XI vs. 1.C.F.A.. at Jalan Besar; Div. II SH B. vs. Medical Collese. at 5.H.8.; Wednesday, 17th.224 words
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Article228 1931-06-15 3 The Basis Of Beauty Those puffs and black circles under the ?yes. often construed as a sign of dissipation, but more often caused by insufficient water m the system, lack of sleep or general ill-health, will do more to mar a woman's beauty than anything else. Beauty preparations, and228 words
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Article232 1931-06-15 3 Something Unusual for Hollywood Something rather unusual m the living room has been given to Hollywood by Frances Dee. Miss Dee has chosen Chinese art for her room, and the walls are painted a soft peach-pink with a glaze of amber, with the ceiling a soft peacock232 words
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Article37 1931-06-15 3 A Chinese male patient at th? Mental Hcnp.tai, Tanjong Ilambutan, was electrocuted yesterday afternoon, says Tuesday's Times of Malaya. It appears that the man climbed up an electric standard and came m contact with a live wire.37 words
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Article286 1931-06-15 3 Terror Of The Hot Iron In Hong Kong Under the above headings the Daily Express recently published the following highly coloured article on the mui-tsal system m Hong Kong: An astonishing and detailed exposure of the system of child slavery that still exists in 1286 words
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Article709 1931-06-15 3 POLYGAMY IN LINCOLN'S INN The Inns of Court, as befit? their great age and greater dignity, take particular pains about the character of those whom they allow to reside inside their gates; and as the Courts of Chancery claim a traditional pre-eminence over the Courts of common law as homes709 words
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Article106 1931-06-15 3 Paris, June 3. A disaster c;-?urred this morning during the cfficial testi cf a new suspension bridge at Siint D::nis-de-Pile, m the Gironde Department. The new bridge is made of concrete and the over-span cl eighty metres, over a tributary zi the Dordcgne, collapsed under the weight of106 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement181 1931-06-15 3 \K\\ screen personality IMarlene Dietrieh I>riii£> to the a Paramount Pictures are pre- W personality that fascinates, and winch vcntinu the Continental star, has already marked her for the hrilli.uii Marlene Dietrich, whose ravish- T 1^; it t at t j T lieifflits of stardom. ing beauty and exotic personallty181 words
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Advertisement368 1931-06-15 3 I Estate Trust Agencies 1 I (1927) Limited. I BRANCHES: i 21, First Cross Street MALACCA. |j 11, Light Street PENANG. 14, Klyne Street KUALA LUMPUR. y Registered by and Security deposited with y the Straits Settlements Government. jj i Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers. if Guardians, Rent Collectors, Investments368 words
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Article548 1931-06-15 4 Reunion COME at once, Miss Blakeney here." Six words, Mrs. Taunton's name and Terence's own, with the address. Six words on a common palish yellow piece of paper one ol those slips which can be so terribly eloquent of life or death, make or unmake a fortune. "Come548 words
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Article2133 1931-06-15 4 At Newmarket Again "TPHE history of certain people hangs round certain places. Life resembles a web m the same thread, appearing and disappearing, it is yet continuous. As the famous exploits of the Daughter of Thunder and her descendants ran through the lives of O'Sullivans and Blakeneys alike,2,133 words
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Article119 1931-06-15 4 Annamites Beaten at Saigon En route to Java, the South China Athletic Association football team, the Hong Kong champions during the past season, played a selected Annamite side at Saigon on May 29. The visitors were given an enthusiastic welcome, there being more than 5,000 spectators119 words
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Article41 1931-06-15 4 A public meeting of those interested m rubber will be held m Seremban on Saturday next at the Miners' Association Hall to consider the advisability of forming an Estate Owners Association m Negri Sembilan to be affiliated to the Malayan Association.41 words
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Article878 1931-06-15 4 A CHANGING WORLD Mr. G. B. Shaw on the Time-lag The London District of the Institute of Journalists gave a luncheon at the Criterion Restaurant m mail week to representatives of the profession. Mr. A. T. Penman, who presided, referred to the agitation arising from the878 words
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Article152 1931-06-15 4 To be Buried m Shadow of Famous Mosque Amman, June 4. The body of ex-King Hussein (of the Hedjaz) will be taken to Jerusalem this afternoon for burial m a special enclosure under the shadow of the famous Mosque known as "the Dome of the Rock," which152 words
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Advertisement279 1931-06-15 4 rOt^WEAPPBIS^OARCt SIZO IawmAFFIWOMALrsiziTI FOR THE HEALTHY— I EREE GIFTS! D,O you want to be healthy, vigorous,* full of vitality? I .Would you like some of the useful gifts shown m J this advertisement i Take Wincamis! Wincamis will, make' you well and bring you the FREE GIFTS More than 18,000279 words
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Article547 1931-06-15 5 DELHI REVELATIONS Animals Used for Experiments New Delhi, May 22. In the Delhi conspiracy case yesterday the accused B. P. Jain made a statement before the Special Tribunal expressing lack of confidence m the justice of the Tribunal and disassociating himself from further proceedings of547 words
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Article176 1931-06-15 5 Jackals Give the Clue to Assam Police Jorhat, May 21. A body unearthed by jackals has led to the discovery of a murder at Jorhat. It appears that one Cheniram Kalita of Baligaon village, two miles from the town, left his house some time ago with about176 words
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Article105 1931-06-15 5 Two Victims m Village m Assam Jorhat, May 15. Two persons were killed and five were severely mauled by a tigress on the outskirts of Patilpuri village, two miles frcm Kokrajhar station on the E. B. Railway, a few days ago. The tigress was first wounded by105 words
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Article64 1931-06-15 5 Confined to **ed With Injured Knee Madras, May 25. Mrs. Annie Besant is confined to bed with an injured knee. It appears that about two weeks ago Mrs. Besant, while going downstairs m the dark, sprained her right knee. Her physician considers that she will take several weeks64 words
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Article36 1931-06-15 5 The marriage took place at St. Mary's Church, Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday last of Mr. Harry R dway Rix, barricter-at-law, of the firm of Maxwell and Kenion. Ipoh. to Miss Eileen Maud Turner, of Kuala Lumpur.36 words
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Article188 1931-06-15 5 The Best For Evening Dressing All white has never lost ite newness for the dance floor and formal dinner party. This year the all-white is most popular and the only note of colour which is struck is perhaps In the jewelled bracelets which adorn tie fair arms of188 words
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Article68 1931-06-15 5 The newest line for the fur jacket Ls the tuxedo cut, and it was introduced by Mary Brian. Miss Brian selected sheared lapln m the pale butter shade for the striking jacket that is fitted at the waist and cut m curved effects at the hip-line. A68 words
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Article13 1931-06-15 5 Willesden magistrate: No house yet built to large enough to hold two women.13 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement252 1931-06-15 5 PURE FRESH MILK jw^*^^H m^M w <■ m i '^m^K v m t i The Frisian cows at the model dairy farm of I I ibc Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd., at Bukit I Timah, are milked by an automatic machine I which ensures cleanliness and purity. f •The quality252 words
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Advertisement199 1931-06-15 5 OF 77/J^/FT m^Hß|^Bß^^3 PUBLIC CONFIDKNCF ■HHraß^ INSURANCE CONTRACTS nr- ,v<v V SSI ■Hrf'r'-J !i,A> -1-I V/ A 1. U.UWII Lld.l WBHr^'Him'^ t^l- ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. iffpiwiy^^SMma^ ;v' 'I 7 J KP. f f, v> ,_^Cr An ENDOWMENT ASSURANCE with the I RA—^- > ijffjill PRUDENTIAL offer s y<>« a first199 words
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Article464 1931-06-15 6 Singapore, June 12. The prices quoted are generally those current at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other markets there may be small variations. MEAT Beef steak (Round) Kati 48 Beef stew or curry do 45 'Pork, lean do 50 I Pork, lean and fat (Ist quality) do464 words
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Article130 1931-06-15 6 Italian Beats Sir Malcolm Campbell London, June 6. All Customs regulations were broken at Dunlaoghaire (Kingstown) early to-day, when, at the last minute, an Italian secret Maserati racing car arrived by steamer from Italy to compete m the International Grand Prix Motor Race. A few hours after130 words
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Article165 1931-06-15 6 New York, May 12. An expedition under Capt. Harry Carpelan will soon set out from New York to hunt rare animals m «Borneo, IndoChina, and other Oriental countiies with guns loaded with darts carrying cocaine, morphine, or other anaesthetics. According to Captain Carpelan, who was formerly m165 words
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Advertisement604 1931-06-15 6 WHITEAWAYS EVERYTHING FOR BABY, pp^g^P^^gflU, fCT THE IMPROVED th« improved jK^^^^A/^/TJ C^*\COEEZ^ FOLDA Car Till: IMPROVKI) COMPACTtM CAR. GOEEZr FOLDING PUSH CAR XjJ& A new model full folding ear. roomy and AU sUjel chasis 4 tyred comfortable, closed with one movement. and foQt rests leather THE IMPRO VED "FOLDA" CAR604 words
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Advertisement259 1931-06-15 6 1 1 ERASMKfT I I h Toilet Soap 1 i I is recommended by ladies ah over the world as being S of that high quality- which |i ensures ct hactlihy ctncl tfi I beautiful skirt. v g ifi f E R ASM IC 79 Perfumers London Par/s. LC k259 words
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Article2028 1931-06-15 7 )K SVDENHAM'S VIEWS uhat has been Done m Twentj Years ■(From Our Own Correspondent) London, May 14. Amr sycknrnm gave an address at th< don Uisstonuy Society Meeting for tht potion of Medical Missions and Women's was held at the Westminster ConrtUonal Church on Tuesday.2,028 words
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Article65 1931-06-15 7 Taken from Hospital to Prison t New Ycrk, May 30. Heavily guarded by armed soldiers, Jack 1 Diamond, the notorious gangster, motored from hospital to Cat-kill Prison. Diamond has cvi- t dently recovered from the numerous buckshot i wounds received at a wayside inn some weeks ago. He65 words
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Article54 1931-06-15 7 Following are the numbers of arrivals and I departures to Madras Presidency for the month cf Miy. Arrival (Stcite aided. Figures supplied by travelling inspectors) 4 adults. Arrivals (Others. Figures supplied by travell- ing inspectors > 1.464 adults; 115 minors; 43 infants. j Departures (Figures supplied by steamer54 words
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Article49 1931-06-15 7 I Mr. J. Lauder Nicol, Inspector of Schools, Negri Sembilan, and Mrs. Lauder Nicol have left Kuala Lumpur on their way home. Mr. R. F. Gunn succeeds Mr. Nicol as Inspector of Schools. Mr. E. Howard Wilson, M.A., will act as Inspector of Schools until Mr. Gunn's arrival. j49 words
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Article635 1931-06-15 7 If there is one thing more than another that Englishmen are interested m at the close of work, one? May has come, it is the close of play. Twice m a week, owing to differences of opinion among some of those who produce evening635 words
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Article236 1931-06-15 7 Mr. H. J. W. Huber, the Netherlands Minister to Slam, has returned to Bangkok after a holiday m Java and Bali. Mr. M. J. van Schreven, who has been acting as Charg* d' Affaires, has left for Hong Kong by way of I French Indo-China. Appointments notified m the Government236 words
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Advertisement115 1931-06-15 7 H£* WONEY SAVED T«B BORNEO COMPANY LTD. Sole representatives for Malaya. VV IQe^ Offices m every important town of Malaya. Folders and full particulars on application. W/WEWb^ Sa «ft HI it mflffi B- 'M CJ^ >db<*^SiV L K|^AII) b e I f <SB^^l a Anjj^ Swiss \\T^^^ T^fr A teast115 words
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Article1325 1931-06-15 8 ECONOMISTS' VIEWS Birth Control and "Race Suicide" Interest has been aroused among local eco- 1 nomists by the articles m the Indian Medical d (i tte regarding the population problem of C India and the remedy. P A Statesman reporter interviewed two well- A known economists1,325 words
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Article839 1931-06-15 8 A CROWN APPEAL Limitation of Subject's Right to Liberty Colombo, May 25. Mr. Justic Lyall-Grant delivered judgment today, dismissing the appeal of the Solicitor Oeneral against the acquittal by the Colombo Police Magistrate of Mrs. A. B. Pieris. of 39. Allan Avenue, Dehiwela, who was charged with839 words
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Article317 1931-06-15 8 Longest Road Bridge m Britain The construction of the longest road bridge xn Britain, spanning two miles of water over the River Forth, will probably be begun next year. Plans have already been completed for the building of a bridge which will cost £2,750,000. It is317 words
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Article35 1931-06-15 8 Mr. Lim Ah Woo and Mr. Chua Keh Hai have been appointed members of the Board of Visitors to St. John's Island Quarantine Station, Singapore, vice Mr. Tan Guan Chua and Mr. Heng Peng Kiat.35 words
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Article118 1931-06-15 8 Ottoman Treasury Opened to Public Constantinople, June 1. Dazzling jewels and embroidery belonging to :he Sultans and rivalling the fabulous splendours of the Arabian Nights were disclosed to the world when the fourth room of the Imperial Ottoman Treasury at the Seraglio Palace was opened to the public118 words
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Article165 1931-06-15 8 Two Sister Ships Ordered by Italy Berlin, June 5. The Dornier works have received from Captain Christansen, commander ol the seaplane Do. X., the following cable: "The seaplane after a flight of 13 hours 15 minutes arrived safely, at Fernando Noronha, having kept up an average speed165 words
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Advertisement394 1931-06-15 8 .11 -^>^ Jt y 1 y^/ii i' < r^— 1 > T~" Nr^ '^tA X^l t w I V l x m IIMMMKIm i pi I S X V >-^^^ ~—-^^^B -^Z^^^^^SMBS^^S^^BSSW-lii-^^T" r •y^^A lM^^M^l^*^ I'*T^ T>- "^1 gine, new hydraulic shock absorbers add JlHK^^^^ IWUICS relaxing comfort. Tl ttiicse394 words
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Advertisement529 1931-06-15 9 BUSINESS CARDS. MERCHANTS. sIN (,\rORE CASKET CO. Vns. 1 3. Prnhas Road. nfT ..vender Street— Phone 6075. PHOTOGRAPHED BY N MGENT BUCKERIDGB ggfrol <l* ss Work— Lowest Kates UIPUW BUILDING— Phone 7898. f'seiTAR'GRANGE j i'th mile Thomson -Seletar Rd. 'bathing pagar— tiffin Moderate Charge for all Meals J ißoard-K«-s"lence daily529 words
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Advertisement564 1931-06-15 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TFADEKS. NOTICE is hereby given that tenders are now invited for the following materials or services, and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained m the Tender Room, Municipal Offices: Supply of Miscellaneous Articles and Engineers Tools for the remainder of 1931. Closing 4 pm.564 words
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Advertisement634 1931-06-15 9 NOTICES. THE STRAITS TRADING COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated In the Straits Settlements). NOTICE is hereby given that the Transfer Books of the above Company will be closed < from June 20th to 29th, 1931, both days in- elusive, for the purpose of preparing Dividend Warrants. J By Order of the Board,634 words
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Advertisement746 1931-06-15 9 !OP INTEREST TO MOTORISTS 1 f We have pleasure m announcing f greatly increased discounts on I dunlop V V X Tyres and Tubes y Let us quote you before you buy S elsewhere. X The name DUNLOP is a guaran- X tee of satisfactory quality Our x t prices746 words
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346 1931-06-15 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. MONDAY, JUNE 15, 1931. WEEK-END COMMENT Further newt> regarding the sad loss of H.M.S. Poseidon shows that the universal sympathy which has been aroused m North China by the disaster is being shown m practical form by generous contributions towards the funds for the families of the346 words
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Article382 1931-06-15 10 Considerable interest will have been taken at Home, m view of the Government's recent concern with the law as regards gambling, m the prosecutions instituted against three great daily newspapers m connection with predictions of race results. It was recently stated that the newspapers would welcome a definite interpretation of382 words
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Article118 1931-06-15 10 Mr. C. Hannlgan, the retiring Commissioner of Police, F.M.S., and Mrs. Hannigan will leave for home by the Alsia next month. Dr. J. A. Scharenguivel was taken ill suddenly on May 31 and removed to the General Hospital, Colombo, for treatment. Mr. St. Alban Smith took with him on board118 words
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Article487 1931-06-15 10 Official Opening Fixed The opening of the new organ m the Memorial Hall ia timed to tak? place about the middle of September. On, this occasion, for the first time m its history, Singapore will be able to sit m its own completely equipped concert hall, and487 words
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Article462 1931-06-15 10 OLD TRANSACTIONS Statute of Limitations Pleaded In the Supreme Court, bafor? Mr. JvtfUot Palgrave Simpson, on Saturday, a claim w.s heard m respect of the balance due on account, the plaintiff being the firm of B. P. de Silva Ltd., and the defendant Mr.462 words
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Article187 1931-06-15 10 High Tributes to Popular Ipoh Resident [From Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh, June 13. Over 60 Rotarians and ex-Service men gave a combined farewell to Major Nevil Stevens at a banquet at the Grand Hotel last night, when a representative gathering took leave of one of Ipoh's leading lights187 words
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Article37 1931-06-15 10 SATURDAY'S RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, June 14, 6.03 p.m. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber prices as follows: Spot 3d (3d). Forward 3 316 d (3 3|l6d). The market is steady.37 words
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Article206 1931-06-15 10 Moby Dick at the Capitol (By Our Film Correspondent) Leaving out the rather impossible pocition that a sailor who had lost a leg would hardly be re-engaged on the same ship as that on which he sailed. Moby Dick, or ths White Whale, which opened at the Capitol206 words
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Article29 1931-06-15 10 There was a large and representative gathering on Thursday night at Penang at the residence of Mr. Lim Seng Hooi on the occasion of the marriage of his daughter.29 words
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Article499 1931-06-15 10 INSPIRING SIGHT Members of the S.V'C Decorated Thousands witnessed a nv>st tary and air force display y«*t rr t Excellency, the Governor and Common? Chief, Sir Cecil Clementi. review* 'J* the occasion being the inspection q| i rra! by the General Officer Commanding Th/'^ was499 words
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Article333 1931-06-15 10 Chinese Co. (S.V.C.) Guard of Honour The return of HE. the Governor (Sir Ocll Clementi), accompanied by Mis.s Clementi, to Singapore on Saturday was marked by variable weather. Just before His Excellency was due to land at Johnston's Pier a heavy shower of n.ur. f«ll drenching the guard333 words
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Article30 1931-06-15 10 IReuter's Far Eastern S< n Tok\«». In""' There was a record increase in tion last year. There were 111 slight increase, while the death la* i consldenibly.30 words
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Article14 1931-06-15 10 Flying-Officer Coupland (Kual.i 1 returning home by the Netherlands mm' Mamix van St. Aldeuonde.14 words
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Advertisement204 1931-06-15 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 6225. I AT I OUR DEPOTS AT j I ORCHARD ROAD SELEGIE ROAD 1 KATONG REPPEL HARBOUR j I—— COLD STORAGE204 words
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Advertisement124 1931-06-15 10 Books for Golfers The Complete Golfer, Harry Vardon, $7.50 A Guide to Good Golf J. M. Barnes, 3.90 Easier Golf, Jack White. ZM How to Play Golf, Harry Vardon, 3.00 Golf, H. Cotton, 3.90 Golf Roles and Decisions, F. S. Shenstone, 2JLO Charles Whitcotnbe on Golf, i.st So This Is124 words
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Article141 1931-06-15 11 BARRICADES ERECTED AT ROUBAIX SKKIOUS RIOTS Strikers' Hoist the Red Flag: R<njter\s Service] Roubaix, June 13. ,p to th«- police prohibiting a demonstra-rotton-^nkrrs last evening stoned the and the Republican Guards who had called out to vstet them. A Guards offljnd t|M drnvr of a police tender were r rtoten141 words
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Article81 1931-06-15 11 L Below the Washington Standard Renter** Service] Washington. June 13. Secretary to the Navy, In a peech to-night, said that United .aval construction since the Washington c had not kept pace with the depreihipg during the period. DaJtaf with details of construction Mr. 5 Hid that debt new81 words
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Article55 1931-06-15 11 Government Continues m Office [RcuUt'o Service] Paris. June 13. ■r formally took over the Presidency, c from M. Doumergue this after- s If. Doumer was invested the -aval, m accordance will custom, •red him the Government's resignation. M. r however, as was expected, asked M. n m55 words
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Article53 1931-06-15 11 Einstein Revises His Calculations [Reuter's Service] Berlin, June 14. ission that his calculations of the delight rays needed slight revision, as 4 observations of the total eclipse at made by Professor Einstein, add- Physic Society, announcing the result examination of photographs taken m The famous Einstein theory53 words
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Article45 1931-06-15 11 A North-East Unification Plan [Renter*! Service] New York, June 13. I railroads are shortly presenting ate Commerce Commission with a n Plan whereby the New York-Central. Pennsylvania and Nickelplate nerge all their lines m the north the United States into four com-45 words
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Article111 1931-06-15 11 Openly Revolutionary Programme Berlin, June 4. Which, one a year ago and the '•us year, split from the NaParty, under the leadership resten Otto Strasser and Herr StenI into one Party with an -try programme, under the Fighting Comfoint groups will fight for Hillutionary programme and re'tary111 words
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Article31 1931-06-15 11 F <»"broke Head of the River SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] n^brok,. i r t London. June 13. n yn *»d their position as head of 1 lhe an nual races to-daj.31 words
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Article451 1931-06-15 11 WEI HAI WEI SERVICES Salvage Difficulties Continue [Reuter-s Far Eastern Service] Wei Hai Wei, Jane 14. The Poseidon memorial services were held at 10 o'clock this morning The service afloat was attended by men from the Medway. Marazion, St. Breock and all the available submarines,451 words
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Article421 1931-06-15 11 Collision Due to Submarine's Change of Course Newchwang, June 13. Tadashi Iyeishi. captain of the Yuta (who m the first part of his story of the collision, published on Saturday, had described how the Poseidon, after being seen hove to four miles ahead, suddenly began moving across421 words
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Article75 1931-06-15 11 Too Early Retirement of Kirchoff Berlin, June 3. A favourite of Berlin opera-goers, Herr Walther Kirchoff, took leave of the German Opera stage at a gala performance of "Tristan and Isolde'* amid a storm of public applause and sympathy. The Press is full of loud praise and regrets,75 words
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Article69 1931-06-15 11 OFFICIAL STATEMENT Revision of Policy May Become Necessary f ßeuter's Service] Washington, June 14. ■MM the war debt situation become at any time acute consideration by America of the question of the advisability of changing temporarily her clearly-stated debt policy would become necessary, stated Mr. Castle,69 words
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Article404 1931-06-15 11 Founder of a Famous Business [Reuter's Service] London, Jane 13. The death has occurred of Lord Trent of Nottingham. Lord Trent will be better known to the general public outside the Nottingham area as Sir Jesse Boot, a name which will immediately be associated m the404 words
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Article67 1931-06-15 11 Demand for Resignation of Title [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Jane 13. The papers suggest that Phil Scott should resign the English heavyweight title m view of the fiasco of his fight with Gains to-day. He was obviously beaten mentally and physically after the first blow.67 words
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Article35 1931-06-15 11 Three Men Missing m New Jersey [Reuter's Service] Sewaren, New Jersey, June 14. Three men are missing and $500,000 damage was caused m a fire at the Shell Petroleum Company's dock here.35 words
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Article128 1931-06-15 11 Death of Maharaja of Mahmudabad Bombay, May 23. News of the death of the Maharaja of Mahmudabad was received here with universal regret. "Great Loss" is the term used by all prominent politicians belonging to all schools when they referred to the Maharaja of Mahmudabad. Sir128 words
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Article31 1931-06-15 11 Ranelagh Cup Final (FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] London, June 13. In the final of the Ranelagh Cup at Ranelagh to-day Merchiston beat Major Magor's Panthers by 8 goals to 6.31 words
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Article18 1931-06-15 11 Mr. and Mrs. R. J. McLean, of Sione Tin Co., have returned from leave After tour of Europe.18 words
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Article186 1931-06-15 11 CRISIS DISSOLVING Liberal Leaders Meet Cabinet Ministers [Reuter'j, Service] London, Jane 13. The Cabinet crisis is dissolving under the influence of frank Liberal-Labour discussions. Mr. Lloyd George dashed to London from Scotland yesterday feeling that the matter should not be allowed to drift dangerously. The Liberal186 words
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Article222 1931-06-15 11 A Curious Story from Kuala Lumpur [Prom Our Own Correspondent J Koala Lumpur, June 14. The story was related In the First Magistrate's Court yesterday how three Chinese clerks were rudely awakened from their slumbers at dawn on May 14. when detective officers raided their room and222 words
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Article127 1931-06-15 11 Chinese Fatally Stabbed Outside Alhambra A quarrel between two taxi-drivers, one a Boyanese and the other a Chinese, outside the Alhambra Theatre on Saturday night, was attended by fatal consequences. It appears that the Boyanese had his car parked behind that of the Chinese driver and 1 wanted127 words
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Article62 1931-06-15 11 Revision of Free Kick Rule [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT 1 London, June 13. The International Football Board, meeting at Gleneagles to-day, passed an alteration to the throw-in law. Hitherto, an improper throw-in has been penalised by awarding a fre2 kick to the opposing side. In future no free62 words
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Article107 1931-06-15 11 Incident on Ceylon Coast Line Colombo, May 25. An attempt at train -wrecking was discovered yesterday afternoon when a down Coast Line train, which left the Fort Station at about 3.30 was brought to a halt mid-way to Slave Island Station. A series of severe jolts107 words
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Article32 1931-06-15 11 Portugal Defeat Britain [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHTI London, June 13. In an international epee match to-day Portugal defeated Britain 21 14. The contest took place at the Victoria Hotel.32 words
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Article11 1931-06-15 11 Jockey P. Wadsworth returned to Penang from Colombo by the Rawalpindi.11 words
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Advertisement106 1931-06-15 11 /what wiillk THE SMART II ©WOMAN WEAR For each and every occasion the answer is wk 1/ A Robinson Co., Ltd. [(Incorporated m Straits Settlements) SINGAPORE and KUALA LUMPUR POSITIVELY CANNOT BE OBTAINED ELSEWHERE. MOTORISTS WISE "SIMONIZ' Not only does Simoniz add to the apearance of a car— but it106 words
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Article233 1931-06-15 12 DAILY PAPERS FINED Prizes For Derby Guesses FURTHER LITIGATION LIKELY {Reuter's Service] London, Jane 12. The Daily Mail, Daily HeraW and Daily Mirror were found guilty at Bow Street of offences under the Betting Acts m running competitions m connection with the Derby, and were substantially233 words
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Article172 1931-06-15 12 Joint Consultations Still in Progress l ßritish Radio Official Service] Rugby, Jane 12. It was reported at a special meeting of the Mine-Workers" Delegation, which is engaged in consultations with the owners on the position likely to arise next month on the expiration of the present Act regulating172 words
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Article57 1931-06-15 12 P>osed Conference in Far East [Reuter's Service] Geneva, June 12. A suggestion was made by the Japanese workers' delegate. Kawamura, at the International Labour Conference, that the next conference be held somewhere in the Far East. The Austrian and Swiss delegates suggested Vienna and Lucerne respectively. All proposals57 words
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Article205 1931-06-15 12 Practical Examination Results The following pupils of the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus, Singapore, have passed the Trinity College of Music, practical examination, held recently: Higher Local: M. Tsutada. Senior Division: S. Taye (hons.) I de Souza, A. Hancock, Tan Soo Kim. M. Lee, B.205 words
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Article39 1931-06-15 12 [Reuter's Service] Washington, June 12. ThouKh Nanking has not accepted Mr. Wu's resignation, this does not alter his determination to retire, at least temporarily. He has already bidden farewell to Mr. Hoover and Mr. Sttmsoi:.39 words
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Article53 1931-06-15 12 The local Amateur Boxing Association will hold a general meeting at the Memorial Hall on Thursday at 5.15 p.m. Among the business on the agenda is the question of closing the gymnasi »m in view of the little support given. All Interested in amateur sport will be welcomed53 words
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Article85 1931-06-15 12 HATRY SMASH ECHO Substantial Fine Remitted [Reuter's Service] Milan, June 12. Glaldhil (an associate of Clarence Hatry In raudulent operations in 1929) was to-day sentenced to 5 years and 10 months imprisonnent and fined 10,000 lire. One year of the mprisonment and the whole of85 words
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Article44 1931-06-15 12 [Reuter's Service] Chicago, June 12. Al Capone and 68 others, many of whom are members of Capone's syndicate, were indicted by the Federal Grand Jury for conspiracy to violate the prohibition law. The indictments charge Capone's gang with 5.000 offences.44 words
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Article251 1931-06-15 12 Off to Box Al's Ears Berlin. May 15. A little old grey-haired Hungarian business man is now on board the liner Berlin, bound for the United States with the express object of boxing the ears of his son. The son, according to the old man. is no251 words
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Article102 1931-06-15 12 i Local Records i Broken Two local swimming records were broken at the V.M.C.A. swimming pool on Friday evening curing two of the events for the Senior and j Junior Inter-Team Championships. In the Junior 120 Yards Breast Stroke. Lee Hin Ming returned the time of 103 seconds102 words
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Article181 1931-06-15 12 Annual Sports Meeting The Methodist Girls' School of Mount Sophia held their annual sports on Saturday afternoon before a large gathering of students and friends. Races for the Seah Eck Jim shield were interspersed with various other entertaining games, dances and drills, which added to the interest181 words
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Article135 1931-06-15 12 Priest and Others Discharged Tangalle, May 29. Mr. J. N. Arumugan, Police Magistrate, Tangalle, made his order to-day, discharging four men named Kankanatchlge Don Niculas, Kankanatchige Don Rastlan, Hewagamage Peners and Indajoti Terunanse, priest of the Okawela temple, who stood charged, the first j second, and third135 words
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Article544 1931-06-15 12 Results of the Last Day's Running [Prom Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur, June 13. There was a bigger crowd. on tnc course this iftcrnocn than on previous days and some ntereSting racing was seen. The going was rood and .the only upsets wera in the third race vhen544 words
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Article171 1931-06-15 12 In connection with the sixth race, says the Malay Mail, the Racing Stewards exercised thenpowers held under Rule 12 of the S.R.A. rules by posting a notice, after the horses had gone to the post, that the winner would be examined after the race. This examination is carried171 words
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Article179 1931-06-15 12 P Conservative Candidate for n Blackburn i Jorhat, May 20. 2 News hua oeen received from home that Sir 1 N. D. Smiles, C.1.E., D.S.O. has been adopted second candidate for the election by the executive committee of the Blackburn Conser- < /ative and Unionist Association,179 words
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Article734 1931-06-15 12 New Zealanders Nfear to Defeat at Gloucester The home cricket programme which ended on Friday had two features additional to the ordinary county matches, one being the first j Gentlemen and Players match at the Oval and j the other the visit of the New Zealanders to Gloucester.734 words
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Article155 1931-06-15 12 W. L. J Ist. Ist. No. P. W. L. In. In. R. Pts. a Kent <5> 9 6 1 1 0 1 99 Gloucestershire (2, 10 5 2 2 1 0 88 Notts (4) 9 5 1 1 2 0 86 Middlesex (16) 8 4 1 3155 words
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Article43 1931-06-15 12 An Effect of the Depression [Reuter's Service] London. June 13. The White Star, Qunard, Canadian Pacific, United States, German and French lines are involved in extensive cancellations of transatlantic sailings totalling 40 for the forthcoming season, owing to depression.43 words
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1162 1931-06-15 12 A GOOD PRESS i His Majesty's Improved Eyesight I (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Jutk> 10. Their Majesties have had a very good press In America. An association of which little is fcnown on this side of the Pacific, "the American Committee of1,162 words
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Article416 1931-06-15 12 GOVERNMENTS DANGER Dissatisfaction at Km<-r, Decrees VITAL SOCIALIST VOTB (Reuters Service) IWlin. r IJrM A sudden crisis has arisen us a iemand by the German People s p Dr. Curtius is a member, for a the Reichstag next week to <Urn ?ency decrees. As the National, t416 words
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Article63 1931-06-15 12 Roumanians Severe Sentences [Reuter's Service I BukharesU Junr 12. Described by the Public Pro: vcutor M mercenaries whose misdeeds lacked any motive than moneymakinK. 27 pi sentenced from one to 20 years' pens] m rvituJf. on a charge of espionage on behalf of I A woman. Cilly A'islender.63 words
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Article100 1931-06-15 12 IReuter's Service I New York. Junr 13. Latest baseball scores are as fottPWi: NATIONAL LX \(il IPittsburgh 2. New York Chicago 7. Philadelphia Cincinnati 0. Brooklyn St. Louis 5. Boston AMERICAN LEAGUI New York 11. Chicai?" Boston 3. Ditrott Philadelphia 6. St. Loui> Washington 7. Cleveland NVw York,100 words
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Article83 1931-06-15 12 TIES FOR MONDAY Men's Handicap Double Pitman and Hoops scratch VS. AW Perkins owe 3. I Kelly and Price our II W P« Blyth owe 15.2. Men's Open Sinelt^ Hough vs. Bownvui. Falls vs. WalmsVy TIES FOR TUESDAY Mixed Handicap DoubleMr. and Mrs. ViKiiok's 0W« 183 words
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Article663 1931-06-15 13 The Blow Which Decided the Issue (By Dutch Air Mail) London, May 22. The match at Olympla between Al Brown, the coloured bantam weight of Panama, who holds the world's title, and Teddy Baldock, who not long aso seemed as likely as Brown to win a world's663 words
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Article416 1931-06-15 13 P. I. Oliphant's Second Successive Century London, May 29. The weather, which interfered extensively with the English cricket programme, was considerably kinder to the Scottish clubs, and only a few engagements had to be terminated abruptly on account of rain. Edinburgh and the East generally had favourable weather,416 words
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Article406 1931-06-15 13 Conclusion of Scottish Trial I (By Dutch Air Mail* [From Our Own Correspondent] London, May 28. In customary manner at Blackford Hill, Edinburgh, the Scottish six days' reliability trial for motor cycles was brought to a conclusion on Saturday. The trial is promoted annually by the Edinburgh and406 words
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Article394 1931-06-15 13 Poor Times m Atrocious Weather (By Dutch Air Mail> [From Our Own Correspondent l London, May 29. The London Athletic Club might aptly be renamed the London Aquatic Club for they invariably experience wet weather for their meetings. Saturday's gathering was almost washed out by the rain,394 words
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Article145 1931-06-15 13 A Promising German -American Heavyweight Boston, May 26. Ernie Schaaf, promising German-American heavyweight, to-night knocked out Jim Maloney, veteran Boston third-rater, m the first round of their scheduled ten rounds bout. At the opening gong Schaaf came out of his corner evidently intent on making the bout145 words
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Advertisement213 1931-06-15 13 >W^ REMOVES THE CAUSE Diseases arising from the Blood must be treated by removing the cause from the Blood, permanent relief ainnot be obtained by any other treatment CLARKE* BLOOD MIXTURE cleanses the blood and possesses remarkable healing properties; it is due to these qualities that it has attained its213 words
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Advertisement361 1931-06-15 13 strings I stand a test UUe mood £*wl In all tournaments m all countries it i Sr\ W\ is Armour's Davis Cup and Extra Special f\ Ta CJBImI strings that are used to meet the g:ri!linff 1 ■"'Zrfßk. requirements of championship play. a**-i4^*^L For the ordinary player everywhere M '!^H361 words
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Advertisement719 1931-06-15 15 n S X Line \J' VKKICA. NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INDIA. >"';l U£ VrZ G™!*rsJ™ YORK (From Kobe, July 10 H l^ w JU- 1U UI, LONDON, Rotterdam. Hamburg (Bremen) O'' r anci Antwerp via Colombo June 17 18 I|UII|(L i DIRBAX. Capo Town. Rio de Janiero. Santos, Montevideo719 words
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Advertisement516 1931-06-15 15 ~r4fea. a 'laMk--■fSHP^W'TIISH mW^T W .^^^^Sff SSL^^^^P f J0 M^M* OF FAMOUS -J| fltfK LH>L>L?n\n ¥TWTI?I> MB PKESIDLNT LINEKS. |fl XO MARSEILLES NEW YORK AND BOSTON FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO, SUEZ aw* PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES AND GENOA. w Arrive Leave Leave Arrive Singapore. Singapore. Penang. New York.516 words
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Advertisement920 1931-06-15 15 P- W- I KONINRLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. I "-"V^Zfl H^n^ I ONDlffi CONTRACT WITH 1«E NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 5451. with sub-connections to—Passage. Fr^i^hts H Transhipment, Marine Departments and H Mana Bcrs d('sk H Kepresentatives m the Straits Settlements 'Singapore and Penang' :of the I TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BLREAH. H920 words
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Article352 1931-06-15 16 Earnings Reduced by Trade Depression The report of the directors of the Anchor Line, (Henderson Brothers), Ltd., states that the company has experienced a most difficult year, but the services of the company have been regularly maintained. The effects of the general trade depression are reflected in352 words
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Article153 1931-06-15 16 French National Equipment Programme M Lavel, the French Prime Minister, has promised to include In the national equipment prograxnme which will be laid before m£ ment in June the building of two new fast mail and passenger steamers for the services between France and Algeria services The building153 words
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Article151 1931-06-15 16 Steamer with Sick Man on Board Colombo, June 1. The Colombo Port authorities received a wireless message to the effect that the Glen Line steamer Glenapp from Port Said is proceeding at full speed to Colombo for the purpose of landing a patient who is seriously151 words
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Article83 1931-06-15 16 The aircraft-carrier Furious, Captain A H Norman, C.M.G., A.D.C., is to commission with a Department crew for service in the Atlantic Fleet. This does not foreshadow her immediate return to sea service, as she will be in dock yard hands until the end of the year. The Furious83 words
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Article98 1931-06-15 16 The scheme of making Brest an oil port is taking shape. The refinery and tanks are to be erected on an extensive piece of land recovered from the sea in the Bay of St. Mark. The tankers go alongside a four cornered mole in the Triscler basin and piping is98 words
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Advertisement442 1931-06-15 16 Burns rhilp Line. (incorporated in Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the B.S. MANGOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only.] MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de luxe,442 words
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Advertisement399 1931-06-15 16 KERR STEAMSHIP cTt (Incorporated In U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE Regular Freight Service to Boston, New v« l Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). ■u.an.vßiTnr mmTm J£ N. M.S. SILVERCYPRESS j u l y 7 Jul, ma samwAuror JulyJl July27 Au, For rates and particulars please apply to:— Au AGENTS.399 words
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Advertisement195 1931-06-15 16 mm I Sllcnburgs I Foods J I Made from the purest milk of cows pastured in the home I counties, the 'Allenburys* Foods are as easily digested I as mothers milk. They are U germ free and are simply 9 and quickly made by the ad- B dition of boiling195 words
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Miscellaneous666 1931-06-15 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN J Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembing •nd Kuantan (via Gemas and JeranI tut) every Monday, Tuesday, ThureI day and Friday. 9 Bangkok every Thursday g ajn. I Xota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipon, Taiping. Penang and 1%%%%%% and Lower Slam g M Kelantan every Monday, Wedneeday666 words
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Miscellaneous81 1931-06-15 16 Selstan, Brit. 1571, from Penang 14. fo*- He chaw, Hong Kong 15. Malini, Slam 788, from Malacca 14. for Bangkok 15. Pangkor, Brit. 687, from Penang 14. fcr Unknown uncertain. Prachatipok, Siam. 603, from Bangkok 14 for Bangkok 17. g 14 VESSELS ARRIVED CLEARANCES V*Tx~l~m MarOS Toba To^ Senang, Van81 words
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Article205 1931-06-15 17 The Ody««y of a Pearl 1 Hunter :\.nm'v of a Pearl Huntei. and Percy J. King. Illus- kins. 18s. net. m The MornI tea: s reminiscences, as recorded are a rich treasure of the by a rolling stone. Here ,-prrtor. now nearing his still seeking a fortune placet,205 words
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Article163 1931-06-15 17 The Position m Belgian mariners In the following *erm> by the Marine Administration 30. 1931. at midnight, on the Belgian flag, orders the helmsman m the form Of that is to say. m the case of the the order droite (right) given to indicate the intention to turn163 words
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Article52 1931-06-15 17 Proposed Inter-State Conference Ooty, May 27. fete Conference, it is learnt, will idrus m the middle of August to ■Mils m respect of the fourth pment of the Cochin Harbour. Wfll be composed not only of of Governments of Madras. Travancore but also the harbour I Headl of52 words
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Article116 1931-06-15 17 S the Health Bulletin of the Eastern Bureau, for the 6th. plague cases and 1 death. totem cases and 57 deaths as and 32 deaths during the M (uses of smallpox and 12 cholera case-; and 5 deaths. JJ r 'lN ten cases. CdT ltun J smallpox casecholera116 words
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Article31 1931-06-15 17 M:tritimes are converting five the Baiu-r-Wach principle. "!>any is obtaining concession (1 disposal of ships of war and ">* m the Dardanelles during «tb, 'I"'lU> be able to refloat some lutuva Mrrleti31 words
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Article941 1931-06-15 17 Replacement and Scrapping A White Paper issued by the Board of Trade contains the report of the Committee appointed to consider the economic factors involved In the disposal of old ships and to advise whether it Is desirable in the national interest that steps, not involving a grant941 words
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Article78 1931-06-15 17 Chinsurah, May 26. The Sadar sub-Divisional Officer has submitted the report of his inquiry into the Hooghly boat disaster, resulting in the death of Sahib Chandra Mondal. a Calcutta journalist, and five others, to the Di»*v*.;t Magistrate. Tn the course of the report he held that Hoogly78 words
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Article600 1931-06-15 17 "DAMNABLE SENTIMENT" Comparison with Other Powers The real danger to Britain of the Socialist Government's Naval policy, as exemplified by the London Naval Treaty, was emphasised at the annual meeting of the Grand Council and members of the Navy League, held in the Central Hall, Westminster.600 words
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Article209 1931-06-15 17 Objections of the Industry Commenting on the Merchant Shipping (Safety and Load Line Conventions Bill), the Shipowners' Parlamentary Committee writes that the Bill is open to the vital objection that it does not provide that full and complee effect shall be given to the conventions In such209 words
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Article51 1931-06-15 17 New York, May 8. The tanker Ruth Kellogg (5,000 tons) has radioed that she Is afire In No. 2 tank and that the crew of 31 is in readiness to abandon ship 200 miles off Jacksonville (Florida). Her distress signals were relayed by the tanker Pennsylvania51 words
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Article138 1931-06-15 17 The retirement is gazetted, at his own request, of Commander L. R. Palmer, D.5.0., with the rank of captain, dating from May 10. Captain Palmer has had 32 years' naval service, and was in command of destroyers during the late War. When commanding the Defender, at Jutland, he was appointed138 words
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Advertisement604 1931-06-15 17 >.-- 1 SINGAPORE SHIPCHANDLERY I scE T mc route COMPANY. I *^V -^=y!^r£r^” f* SHIPCHANDLERS. I SHIPRROKERS. I Iwough Nature's Wonderland- I c^s tSUSl^SSL^Sf^eot^ COMMISSION AGENTS. I v JfJ!!! t i al i titUde -J nd easiest of any transcon- I^t i"!?u- Yet see the hi hest Canadian Rocky peaks604 words
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Article739 1931-06-15 18 Company Director and Cheque for Nine Milliard Marks Mr. Justice MacKinnon described as "fantastic and ridiculous" an action m which Mr. Leon Franklin, a company director, of Rumanian nationality of IA, Blomfield-road, Maida-hill, N.W.6, sued Westminster Bank, Limited, m mail week on a cheque for 9,000,000,000 German739 words
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Article248 1931-06-15 18 The small wardrobe must sacrifice variety, but not an atom of chic, contends Jessie Royce Landis, Paramount's new leading lady. "A woman can be smartly and properly groomed for all occasions with a five unit wardrobe," asserts Miss Landis. Two street or daytime costumes should be incorporated,248 words
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Article90 1931-06-15 18 a gown of chic interest has betfn created for Clara Bow to wear m her new starring picture. No Limit. The frock is composed of wonderful silver lame, and has a neckline cut into unusual effects. The dress is entirely without ornamentation, and the skirt falls into90 words
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Article127 1931-06-15 18 Street styles will be jaunty this season, according to Clara Bow. Quite one of the prettiest frocks this little star has worn for some time is of dark blue crepe romaine which is fashioned into a jacket and pleated skirt, contrasted by a blouse of "white satin,127 words
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Article107 1931-06-15 18 Here is a frock most suitable for the informal dinner or evening party. Pink and black is the surprise combination of the new mode, and flesh souffle is enhanced with inserts of black lace round the neckline, whilst the skirt is terminated with a stiffened edge of107 words
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Article220 1931-06-15 18 Gradually m the last few seasons the summer mode has been creeping back to 'cotton but never before has it been so fashionable as at the present moment. Prints m daring and bold design and colour are chic, and Mary Brian wears a cape and frock of220 words
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Article33 1931-06-15 18 Lieut.-Colonel Cecil Bevis. honorary coi.rt missionary at Mirlborough-.' t:eet Pbliee Court, has just returned from Singapore. He left England m January, and his trip included visits to the prisons at Singapore and Penrng.33 words
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Advertisement246 1931-06-15 18 AN EXCELLENT RANGE TO CHOOSE FROM AT ATTRACTIVE PRICES LOOK THESE OVER ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY Sports. 4 seater. Attractive bodywork. Runs well. Deposit oor I CHEVROLET 6 cylinder tourer. A late&Cft model. Equal m all respects to new. Deposit $275 DODGE 4 cylinder tourer. A fine sturdy car m excellent running246 words
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Advertisement410 1931-06-15 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 €3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38. Blahopsgate, London, E.C. 3. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Hong Kong Saigon Amritsar Hollo jSemarang410 words
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Advertisement329 1931-06-15 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OK INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated In England). Capital 13,000,000 Subscribed 1,800,000 Paid-up 1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.666.845 BOARD OF DIRECTORS. J. M. Ryrie, Esq, Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq., J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelf ord, Esq., Sir Thomas Catto, Bart. Bir329 words
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Advertisement270 1931-06-15 18 INSURANCE THE /^T^v SOUTH |®|p! BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. UMtltl FIRE, MARINE, TRANSTI AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED \j LOWEST CURRENT KATEs L. C. MARGOLIOUTk. Office: 2. Finlayton Gr*, PERSONAL ACCIUJStT FATAL ACCIDENTS are vend 0 :o HAVE you made provision for Urn of your dependents should mcl overtake you? IT270 words
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Article790 1931-06-15 19 I j.^i Company I Details London. May 25. I rubber meetings and re- I riUA SELANOOI RIBBER ard from 1929 was £7.935. I ended Dec. 11, 1930. I of £12.302» there reI .1. which directors re- ted forward. (Previous I per cent.) Quantity of I L930 was 947.676790 words
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Article619 1931-06-15 19 Latest Library j Additions The following Publications were issued or received by the Department of Statistics, S.S. and F.M.S.. during the week ended June 10th, 1931. and are available for public use In the Reference Library. Fullertoii Building. Issued by the Department: Ocean Shipments of Rubber showing destinat;ons.619 words
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Article31 1931-06-15 19 The Directors cf The Ho Ho::r, Bank Limited lave decided to reeemmend to its shareholders the payment cf 10 per cent, dividend at the :orthcomirg general Meeting.31 words
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Article351 1931-06-15 19 To-Day 's Price Changes. EXCHANGE RATES June 13. SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2 3 27(32 London, 3 months' sight 23 1316 London, 60 days' sight 2|3 ***** London, 30 days' sight 2 3 3|* London, demand 2 3 23|32 London, T. T. 2|3 11J16 Lyons and Paris, demand 143t351 words
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57 1931-06-15 19 June 13th., 12 o'clock neon. Buyers Sellers. R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 9>h 9s 'Standard R.S.S. on Tender June 9 1 WH July 9". July-Sept. itt Iff Oct-Dec. 10 10', Tone of Market: Stagnant. Latest Cable: London Spot sli^et 3d. per lb. I New57 words
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Article914 1931-06-15 19 SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH CLOSING QUOTATIONS Buyers Sellers. isam Kumbang 18s 21s 6d c.d. lustral Malay 18s 6d 2Cs lyer Hitam Tin (ss) 10s 6d lis 6d langrin Tin (t) Us 12s Jtitang Padang ($1) 10 15 latu Caves ($1) 25 30 nom Jukit Arang (sl> 30 40914 words
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Article129 1931-06-15 19 Changes in Representative Prices [United Press Association] New York. June 12. 13. American Can Common 103 103 -'S Cities Service (Com). ll 7^ 11% Colombia Gas and Electric 26 T 27 Curtis Wright 2- s Electric Bond and Share Corp. 35 35 General Electric Co. 40's129 words
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Article128 1931-06-15 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT Singapore, June 13. There has been a reaction to-day in th: price of tin. vhich his chocksd the slight]'. improved enquiw for tin shares. Rubb?r i also easier. Coneecjuently business is r.?g■igrjle. Tiro: Penawats ere 54 56. to-day. Kuchai S3 65. Kintas 1.01 1.04. Sungei Luas128 words
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Article90 1931-06-15 19 Advance in the Net Revenue London, May 25. Profits for 1930 of £175.137 are announced by the Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Company (Great Britain*, which is controlled by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., who hold 799,991 shares. Net profits, after providing debenture interest and the proportion of debenture90 words
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Article129 1931-06-15 19 The crop cf Gopeng (Perak) Rubber Estates in 1930 was larger than in 1929* at 773,6751b. (against 725.4751b.). but the average price realized fell frcm 8.69d. to 5.53d. per lt>. London landed terms. In his report on the estates the visiting agent states that costs are lower129 words
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Article146 1931-06-15 19 Domestic Production of Tin. and Tin-in-ore at 72 per cent., during the month of May, 1931. Tons Tons. Federated Malay States 5,089 Unfederated Malay State* Johore 36 Kedah 10 Perlis 50 Kelantan nil Trengganu 53 149 Straits Settlements 2 Malaya 5,240 ♦Local Exports. F.M.S. U.MR S.S. Total146 words
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Article162 1931-06-15 19 Proposed Reduction of Capital I.r.ndon, Mat 25. The directors cf the Sungei Siput Rubber Plantations recommend that vhe paid-up capital be reduced by writing off Is. 6d. on each of the 2.341.272 issued 2s sh.:ies that is. by £175. 595 and that this sum should be utilised in162 words
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Article152 1931-06-15 19 The profit of th<* F.M.S. Rubber Planters Estates for 1930 amounted to £13.574, which compares with £37,565 for 1929. In view of the critical position of the rubber-producing industry the directors do not recommend a dividend (against 15 per cent), but £2.000 is ogain written off estates152 words
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Article129 1931-06-15 19 According to a cabled summary of th^ results of Changkat Tin Dredging for 1930 4.875 hours were worked during the year (against 6.089 hours during 1929> and 1.436.000 cubic yards were treated (against 1.458.000 cubic yardsy, the recovery of tin ore being 524 tons (against 848 tons).129 words
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Article88 1931-06-15 19 Paterson, Simons and Co., Agents: Henrietta 69.00!,; Sungei Matang 43i500: Rampah Coconut 200.000 nuts. Evatt and Co:, Srcretarie Brunei United 32J00: against 40.900 (1930» total 11 mths. 443.800; Changkat Serdang 23.051: against 24.593 (1930) total 4 mths. 51.802; Haytor 17.241. against nil. (1930) total 5 mths.88 words
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Advertisement72 1931-06-15 19 Assets exceed $12,000,000 Assurance m force over $38,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements.) HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore LONDON OFFICE: 27, Old Jewry, E.C. Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies Act72 words
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Advertisement57 1931-06-15 19 IN A.D. 1720. (two hundred and eleven years ago.) There were no Telegraphs Cables Telephones and the General Post Office had only just been opened with a very elementary service. BUT The Royal Exchange Assurance was founded that year and proved to be one of the greatest aids to commerce.57 words
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Article589 1931-06-15 20 ETCS. HARD PRESSED A Remarkable Over by Bryan Following their surprising collapse In their S.C.C. tourn-omer t match against the Etceteras on the Padang on Friday evening, the United Services, one of the strongest batting sides m the competition, managed to pull the game round on Saturday589 words
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Article1694 1931-06-15 20 Selangor and Negri Sembilan Draw (From Our Own Correspondent* Kuala Lumpur, Jane 13. Disappointing cricket was witnessed on the padang to-day when the third State match was played, Negri Sembilan being the visitors. The Selangor side differed vastly from those which met Singapore and Penang. Of the six1,694 words
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SINGAPORE ISLAND GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
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Article232 1931-06-15 20 Malay Player Reaches Semi-Final The second round matches m the Singapore Island golf championship at Keppel yesterday morning were notable because of the success of Abdulla. the Malay player from the Racecourse G.C., m getting into the semi-final. He was playing against S. C. Campbell, a former Keppel232 words
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Article127 1931-06-15 20 Japan Beaten m Davis Cup [Reuters Service 1 London, June 13. In the Davis Cup semi-final at Eastbourne to-day Great Britain beat Japan by 3 matches to nil. Perry and Hughes beat Jiro Sato and Kawachi, 6 4, 6 4, B—6.8 6. lln the singles Perry127 words
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Article103 1931-06-15 20 Will Play m Ryder Cup if Needed [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] London, Jane 13. T. H. Cotton. England's young golf star, whose non-selection for the British Ryder Cup team owing to his refusal to agree to the clause of the agreement requiring all the members of103 words
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Article63 1931-06-15 20 Artist's Proof Leads the Betting [FREE PRESS SERVICE —COPYRIGHT] London, Jane 14. The latest betting for the Royal Hunt Cup to bo run at Ascot on Wednesday is as follows: Artist's Proof 10 to 1. Xandover and Fleeting Memory 100 to 9. Alcester and Recorder 100 to63 words
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Article259 1931-06-15 20 The Merchants vs. the S.R.C. match on the S.R.C. ground on Saturday resulted m a draw. Merchants: c. G. Windle c D' Almeida b Le,ijssius 32, B. Brooke c Leijssius b Eartels IS, D. P. Harper c Wheatley b D'Almeida I, E. Riches run cut 0, P.259 words
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697 1931-06-15 20 FIRST DIVISION POINTS FOR GLOUCESTERS EXCITING GAME Spirited Display by SXLF.A. Gloucester* 3; S.C.F.A. 2. The better team won when the Glouoesters met the S.C.F.A. at Jalan Besar on Saturday and beat them by three goals to two. One of the Chinese goals was a gift, one of the military697 words
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Article411 1931-06-15 20 M.C.U. Win with Ten Men A very important Second Division fixture was decided when the Warders met the Medical College at Jalan Besar Stadium on Friday. The Warders have been at the head of the 2nd. Division league table since the commencement of the season, and are411 words
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