The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 June 1931
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Title Section20 1931-06-17 1 The Singapore Free Press N O. 1.5.364. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article381 1931-06-17 1 The Government accepted the re-drafted Liberal amendment on the land tax proposals and thus a political crisis was averted Page 11. Republicans stoned a train m which 1,000 Roman Catholics were returning to Saragossa Page 11. In the Doubles semi-finals of the Singapore tennis championship Kawajiri and381 words
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Article1158 1931-06-17 1 OFF WITH HER HEAD It is a habit of mine, if I can find a kindly listener, to say that England Is not what once it was. By this I mean no more than that I do not love changes; I mean also that England does not seem to me1,158 words
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Advertisement275 1931-06-17 1 KLIM OHDKRED MILK n M IREBT APPROACH TO PURE, IRISH PASTEURIZED MILK (liU \l\ \BLE IN THE TROPICS. 08l MN ABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES. ammt^rn,..* •■•■•••«»A^*>^X^«X«Xo(_^^ 1 RAFFLES HOTEL j EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE WITH MODERN SANITARY ARRANGEMENTS j THIS EVENING 6.30. TEA DANCE j f GRILL ROOM SPECIAL275 words
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Advertisement305 1931-06-17 1 "CITY LIGHTS" IS A GOOD SHOW mmm FOR Better Light KIT ROYAL EDISWAN LAMPS Gasfilled, High Voltage, 40, 60, 75 100 Watts. CLEAR— HALF FROSTED— PEARL. Sole Agents McAlister Co., Ltd. irarcranir.ir.ir^^ IEBROra^HOTELJ |j "Renowned by Recommendation" jjj S Finest Cuisine. Best Wines and Spirits, etc. at THE LOWEST HOTEL305 words
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Advertisement113 1931-06-17 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Cinema Guide Page 2. The latest books Page 10. Royal Ediswan lamps Page 1. Begin using Lux to-day Page 4. New stocks at the Gift Shop Page 1. Government and Municipal notices Page 9. j NEW STOCKS j LAUNDRY BAGS TABLE LINEN S AND I I EXQUISITE LINGERIE113 words
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Advertisement21 1931-06-17 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK THE NEAREST APPROACH TO PIRK. FRESH, PASTEURIZED MILK OBTAINABLE IN THE TROPICS. OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES21 words
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Article204 1931-06-17 2 Gloucester Regiment's Achievements London. May 29. The King was looking remarkably fit and bronzed when, accompanied by the Queen, he opened the Royal Tournament at Olympia yesterday. As usual, the performance consisted of a brilliant pageant showing the changes and continuity of the three fighting services throughout204 words
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Article200 1931-06-17 2 A Back to Nature Movement London. May 29. In this age of mechanization there seems be something of a "back to nature" movement m England to-day. While more and more young people are taking up "hiking" and planning walking tours for the summer holidays, the latest200 words
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Article199 1931-06-17 2 Novelist Who Forsook Medicine as To Strenuous London, May 29. The first novel. 'Hatter's Castle." published to-day by Gollancz consisting of about a quart- J er million words written m three months by Dr. A. J. Cronin. who has been obliged to abandon a promising medical199 words
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Article40 1931-06-17 2 Weddings seem to be m mmmm at the moment. We hear unofficially that the ranks of Sarawak bujangs have lost Mr. J. G. Anderson who was married last month to Miss Geraldine Orace Wheeler, of Be castle. Cornwall.— Sarawak Gazette.40 words
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Advertisement675 1931-06-17 2 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. MKDICAL HALL LTD. Opposite O.PO Singapore SERVICE— QUALITY— PRICE ECONOMY m m mt mtm m m All Discriminating I j Diners appreciate the Outstanding Excellence of the Fare675 words
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Advertisement107 1931-06-17 2 Victoria Memorial Hall j SUNDAY NEXT, JUNE 2 1st. at 9.30 p.m. TWO GREAT STARS IN JOINT SONG RECITAL TOTI DAL MONTE World Famous Italian Coloratura Soprano I AND ENIO it MURO LOMANTO Celebrated Lyric Tenor. BOOKING NOW OPEN I AT LITTLE'S $4, $2 and $1. ITHE S.S~POLTCE BAN!)] J107 words
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Advertisement89 1931-06-17 2 JlaMlpS^< TELEPHONE N9 6909 >^2l^_Rj I TO-NIGHT 6.15 9.15 1 jjj SINGAPORE'S ONE TOPIC OF CONVERSATION— THE PICTURE YOU'LL NEVER FORGET I Charlie I Chaplin I CITY LIGHTS"! jJ! United Artists Picture. 5 if. THERE ARE 30,000 GOOD REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD SKK gj "CITY LIGHTS" BUT NOT ONE WHY89 words
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Miscellaneous204 1931-06-17 2 THE WEEK Tuesday, 16th. High Water. 11 10. 8.0 ft.. 22.05. 9.3 ft. Football: SCC. lst XI vs. 1.C.F.A., at Jalan Besar; Div. II S.H.B. vs. Medical College, at 5.H.8.; Wednesday. 17th. High Wator. 11.50. 8.2 ft.. 22.42. 9.5 ft. Football: Merchants vs. 8.8.1. L and Eng. at S.C.C; G.E.C.204 words
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Article1006 1931-06-17 3 TRAGEDY OF A GENIUS Louis Wain's Appeal From j Asylum "W: h-vvs had to roll _cm? of our pictur:: lc i pay the rates. The outlook is almost hopeless. i lam afraid tliat the old home that Louis lov^d j €0 much will hay*1,006 words
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Article81 1931-06-17 3 Internal ional's Collapse at Eastbourne The death h~~ cccured suddenly at East't^uine cf aithtdr Gecrge Topham, the amateur international centre-half, who played for England's full side againct Wales m 1894. Mr. Topham was 62. He was a private tutor and lived at A-shburnham-gardens. After mowing81 words
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Advertisement317 1931-06-17 3 IP^ -ELECTRIC OF COURSE. i a Wm v T|^" /l^B /lai W* II f J^^^H _i_k /»^KvO^L MUNICIPAL r.L2CTR!CAL C APARTMENT SL *SH __V __^__3__B___^ Ik ':-e__^^__R^;.;-> v.-. .T'^toA:.-. _H__Ekv _.HRv >^__X.v! >«E{Rs. i_Sfc s 'iiii j^^s ittfifT'-- mm mm 7 mar '^^mm^* \mm*l^ Bk'^'^H _E^2^H^? m^mma. i^__| _^_P^" 2^^__k317 words
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Advertisement440 1931-06-17 3 Estate Trust Agencies 1 I (1927) Limited. I BRANCHES: I j§ 21, First Cross Street MALACCA. I 3j 11, Light Street PENANG. 2 ift 14, Klyne Street KUALA LUMPUR. jfj jjj Registered by and Security deposited with I jjj the Straits Settlements Government. jjj fl jjj Act as Trustees, Administrators,440 words
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Article770 1931-06-17 4 COURT PRESENTATION Sultan and Sultana Attend [From Our Own Correspondent! London, May St. The Sultan of Johore was the chief guest this week at a Livery Dinner of the Mercers' Company, when the Master, Mr. Ralph Charlton Lane dealt with his record as a ruler770 words
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Article182 1931-06-17 4 Programme of Drills up to and for week ending June 21st, 1931. Wednesday, 17th. 5.00 p.m. Drill Hall 2nd Bn. Signal, Signal Training. 5.15 p.m. Drill .Hall S.R.A. (v) Battery Parade; Eur. M.G. Platoon, Advanced Gun Drill. Thursday, 18th, 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall "E" (Chinese) Coy., Recruits—182 words
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Article20 1931-06-17 4 "Very rich people ougha to be rude to one! another. It is stimulating to their nervous] system." Mr. Beverley Nichols.20 words
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Advertisement508 1931-06-17 4 1^ IMM£ j\ *_f* This advertisement is comJ firs'* mmamm^OWL imposed of extracts from a n *[g fLDJfmwU*^^ fern of the numerous tributes mfff J %Y%hfjU^^^^ Otnasprin received from disf M(lAmr*£^^^ limfwished men and women m U** 4^ em i* mmm%y mmlk 9f Uf*. j xoai vytifc* I (jd /^IENASPRIN508 words
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Advertisement350 1931-06-17 4 TAKE CARE OF YOUR STOCKINGS —WASHING METHODS ARE ALL IMPORTANT i the way famous screen and stage stars do You cannot protect your precious Stains and splashes seem to come from ...If 1 W nowhere to bespatter ankles and legs W o a_m BP^V. But you can restore their loveliness350 words
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Advertisement455 1931-06-17 4 Victims of __s^_™s"Sa^_Sss^SLS2s 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 anxiety455 words
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Article2488 1931-06-17 5 STORY OF THE GUIDES How a Black Day was Retrieved Those who were m Singapore at the time of the sth Light Infantry "emente," and especially old Volunteers, will read the following account with a stirring of memories. It is taken from the Times of2,488 words
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Article145 1931-06-17 5 The L.CC. h?s refused to orient to the pu-.-fl'f Cp Of r.e.v bui. dine en th^ site cr the I Hotel Cecil. London, as shown m the architect's plans. The refusal i< beted upon a se:ticn of Un London Building Ao\ 1930. which limit-; buildings to 80145 words
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Advertisement337 1931-06-17 5 |§E§B___7 155E J a sporty Roadster at a truly low price Gleaming with chromium plate, finish*, a m sporting colours and built on low rakish lines, this 1931 Chevrolet de Luxe Roadster is one of the handsomest cars on the road. A wide, easily-entered "dickey" at the back seats two337 words
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Advertisement55 1931-06-17 5 V^S nsf Sm fc_r__H K*^ I i^UBITA mlllJ Bill BKW I BW Iksiyyil MBf Ammwmmmmm ma la Mm. mm. I mmWwMmTßmmm fm iJh\m\ Arm\ LbV mr^Jm r* JJ^rma mSiWaM\mm^XrT mmmGlttSmmmmmmm\&am\w^m\\mm& t ]p™' /^^m\\W.mmV KB W^_BVsT^ _^^T_f 'AajtJm7Amm\ sIsXS sSbbMm^^^ jm4rm f'/'-T ter, grip better, wear better <• yet cost no55 words
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Article2132 1931-06-17 6 Count di Robilant's own Story of Terrible Experiences A vivid story of his tragic fli jht and hai rowing experiences when he wandered eighteen days m the Brazilian jungle after a forced descent has been given to the Free Press and N.A.N.A. by the Italian2,132 words
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Article309 1931-06-17 6 The Tallest Building m the World New York. I The new Empire State Building, now open. I has a singularly depresaing effect upon the rest of Manhattans skyline, as seen from any point of vantage East or West, across the East or I Hudson rivers. Its height and309 words
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Article236 1931-06-17 6 Refusal to Obey Divorce Court's Order Peter Lamont Borthwick. a young Glasgow bank clerk, was ordered at Edinburgh to be detained ln custody until liberated by order of the court for refusing to obey the court's order m an access to a child case which236 words
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Article41 1931-06-17 6 Death of Ceylon College Student Derek Kalenberg. a Trinity College student, died at the Kandy hospital a little after midnight of the injuries he sustained m an intcrhouse rugger match on Friday. The Coll*»g? closed for the day.41 words
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Article235 1931-06-17 6 Ukranian Festival m New York New York. Various racial groups here have their own heroes and idols and unless they get m the police news m one way or another the city as a whole learns nothing about them. Vasile Avramenko is a splendid example of a235 words
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Article46 1931-06-17 6 North London man, accused of drunkenness: I do not remember anything, but when I woke this morning I ached m every limb. Man at Southend: My wife is a prevaricator of the truth. His wife: You don't call me names so polite as that at home.46 words
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Article367 1931-06-17 6 A. Bride for Bombay, (by J. Russell Warren. Ward Lock Co. 3s. 6d. An exciting, if somewhat far-fetched, story of the adventures of a young bride who goes to Bombay to be married. I The story opens m a London boarding house, one of the boarders367 words
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Article408 1931-06-17 6 King of Siam m New York New York. It looks as if the King of Siam has been gently kidding the reporters. It looks as if he has been get cinq bad: at them, m a playful way. for the fun they have had with his titles.408 words
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Article200 1931-06-17 6 By U.S. Authorities And by Gangsters Chicago, May 18. At the request of Scotland Yard the American Federal authorities are searching for Jacob Factor. Factor, who is also known as "Jake the Barber," is wanted by the British authorities, it is stated, for alleged fraudulent stock200 words
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Article81 1931-06-17 6 Lord Willingdon to Play New Delhi, June 6. In response to an invitation from the Board of Control for Cricket m India, Lord Willingdon has accepted the suggestion of his playing for his eleven against the M.C.C. when the latter visit India next cold weather, provided the81 words
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Article937 1931-06-17 6 HORATIUS - Bridge Notes and Problems. HORATIUS By J BIDDING FOR SLAM DECLARATIONS THERE is infinite satisfaction to be obtained from a successful slam bid and its achievement ranks high m the enjoyment of contract. Let us, therefore, consider the methods of approaching this much-to-bc-desired conquest. In the first place, care must937 words
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Article310 1931-06-17 6 Uproar After Edge and Burke Contest Birmingham. There was a free fight among the audience at the Embassy Rink. Sparkbrook. when Boy Edge, the Birmingham contender for the British fly-weight championship, was beaten on points by Bick Burke (Liverpool) m fifteen thrilling rounds. Edge never showed310 words
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Article61 1931-06-17 6 Paris, June 4. In the quarter final of the Davis Cup lawn tennis championship, Egypt versus Japan Jiro Satoh became ill and was replaced by Kajachi. Wahid defeated Kajachi, 6 3, 4 6. H 6, 3—6, 6—2. In the fifth and last encounter between Egypt and Japan,61 words
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Article202 1931-06-17 6 A Year of Life— And Automobiles New York Partly because of the automobile t! life of a cat m this city is only 081 according to Mr. William E. Bevan. manager of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelfv H Animals, which aids and abets by eoDecttts]202 words
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Article104 1931-06-17 6 Protest About His Reading a Newtpaper m Committee During a meeting of the standing on the Town and Country Planni: B the House of Commons. Lord Hartm ed out that Mr. J Ritson <Soc.. F Dur) was reading a newspaper against th order. Mr. Ritson remarked that he104 words
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Article817 1931-06-17 7 DR. ARIFPS LECTURE Spend Less On Weddings (By Our Muslim Correspondent) In the course of an interesting lecture, presided over by Capt. Syed Salleh Alsagoff. J.P., VLB E., ac the Penang Malay Association recently on "Malay Origin," Dr. K. M. Ariff, LP., appealed to the Malays817 words
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Article165 1931-06-17 7 To Bedside of Sir William Dupree An aeroplane left Stag-lane Aerodrome. Edgware, at dawn carrying two doctors m a I dash to the bedside cf Colonel Sir Williim Dupree. Bart., at Aix-les-Bain^. France. Lady Dupree had phoned from Seuthsea to th aercdrcme just before 4 a.m.165 words
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Article18 1931-06-17 7 Counsel, at Bow County Court: Are you a judge of pace? Girl: Certainly, I am a pillion rider.18 words
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Article243 1931-06-17 7 Countess's Death Under Anaesthetic Evidence that the Dowager Countess of Guilford collapsed and died while undergoing an operation was given before Dr. Edwin Smith, the West London Coroner, and he returned a I verdict of death from misadventure. The Dowager Countess, who was 84. was the243 words
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Article254 1931-06-17 7 Judge "Astounded" by an Action "I am absolutely astounded that two people living side by side should right an action about three inches ct land," said Mr. Justice Luxmoore m the Chancery Division, when he comm nice. on the expense involved m litiga'ino, what he desiribed254 words
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Article195 1931-06-17 7 River That Held Dp Alexander the Great Thi invasion cf India by Alexander the Gnat. 2.2f>"i yetri ago, vi mailed by Sir Geoffrey de Iff nCstWW J. Governor of the Punjab, when he cpe! Ed a b:id<^« over the Jhelu.n River at Khushab. Sir Geoffrey .said that m195 words
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Article32 1931-06-17 7 1 In some parts of the country*, the finding of a fcur-.eafed clover is said to denote a fortbm coming marriage. In others, it is said to brine good luck. The Humorist.32 words
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Advertisement389 1931-06-17 7 Best English Pork nutrUious Every one of Wall's famous Sausages is filled with rich, succulent meat from prime, dairy-fed stock. Spices and condiments, perfectly blending with it, impart the piquant flavour which makes Wall's Sausages so deliciously appetising. Here you can enjoy Wall's Sausages as well as m London. Through389 words
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Advertisement156 1931-06-17 7 Bread and milk gnm What? Bread and Milk at a party? How unjust! How awful! af ?But the curious thing is that the children liked it better than the mm* J a cake, For the milk, you see, was Milkmaid Milk spread nice and Ty^^^X r_/iW J h-ck on thin156 words
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Article1029 1931-06-17 8 BUT HEART OF GOLD Character of Zoo Parrots Some folk think the world of toucans, others adore penguins; others say the Zoo pheasants are the birds of birds; but let it not be contradicted that the Regent's Park parrot-house contains the richest characters m all1,029 words
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Article69 1931-06-17 8 Mr. Khoo Heng Hoe, son of Towkay Khoo Soo Chew, of Ipoh, who was kidnapped on April 9th last by a band of Chinese, returned home last night at 10.30, says Saturday's Times of Malaya. Mr. Khoo Heng Hoe, who was m the hands of about ten Chinese robbers for69 words
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Article491 1931-06-17 8 Never a Complaint of Destruction Hampton Court. By the side of flower beds now m a glory of colour, with tulips raising stately heads above a profusion of butterfly flowers, mignonettes and forget-me-nots. I walked m Hampton Court with the man who. for 33 years, has planned491 words
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Article367 1931-06-17 8 Court Sequel to London Theatre Tickets Dispute A man who was said to have been dragged from the stalls of the Lyceum Theatre. London, at the first night of the Russian opera season appeared at Bow-street. He was John Charlton, aged 32, travell?r. of Crescent -grove, Clapham,367 words
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Article55 1931-06-17 8 Mr. J. Martin Bell, Assistant Traffic Manager. Railways, Ipoh, has been transferred to Kuala Lumpur and has been succeeded by Mr. Millen. By the departure of Mr. Bell, Perak Rugby will lose one of its best forwards and a player who figure m the Malaya Cup Final m January when55 words
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Article295 1931-06-17 8 "Nero" Gets Out of His Crate Wh?n a railway TT_Hf.nl inspected a. van standing at No. 1 Platform at Victoria Station. London he saw to his great NfpriSt a lion seated on a crate and peering through thl tur. of the window. The official promptly gave295 words
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Article90 1931-06-17 8 Police Inquiry into a Mystery of Strychnine What is suspected to be mahciou of hounds is occupying the attention of Grinstead police. Two foxhounds belonging to the E and an otterhound of the Crowlo:--found dead recently, and an exam it b< vealed that they had died from poisoning.90 words
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Article13 1931-06-17 8 WiUesden witness: I wa* quite •*J to smell the prisoner's breath— thn* yards.13 words
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Advertisement559 1931-06-17 9 Business cards. r^TiTS TYPEWRITER AGENCY I STATIONERS AND _atj___fe!_j__>. TV PK WRITER /»f^^^^ KIPAIRERS. /^pC-^i^^HsßfsW Prompt service and rjj#^Vjpfla^raM' v imfficrior. guaranteed. f MEMORIALS. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. Nt)V i 3. Penhas Road, IT Lavender Street— Phone 6075. B E PHOTOGRAPHED BY \LGENT BUCKERIDGE HU.be*. Class Work— Lowest Rate* ||OUW BUILDING—559 words
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Advertisement695 1931-06-17 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. 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: Erection and Completion of an Electric Sub-Station at Jurong Road. Date of closing 4 p.m.695 words
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Advertisement922 1931-06-17 9 NOTICES. THE SZE HAI TONG BANKING AND INSURANCE CO., LTD (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) Special Resolution NOTICE ls hereby given that an Extra- 1 ordinary General Meeting of the Sze Hai Tong Banking and Insurance Company, Limited, will be held at the registered office of the Company at Nos.922 words
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Advertisement391 1931-06-17 9 AUCTION SALE BBSS BBSS' DISTRESS SALE. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. Distress No. 31 of 1931. In the cause of S. O. Alsagoff Landlord versus j Hong Guan Co., Tenants AUCTION SALE ALL THE STOCK-IN-TRADE 8s FURNITURE OF A PRINTING PRESS To be held391 words
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Advertisement611 1931-06-17 9 REMIINDER. I WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17th, AT 2.30 P.M. I IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE I Valuable freehold and leasehold land the property of the Seletar Plantations, Ltd r I subdivided into building anc) bungalow allotments. I At Messrs. CHEONG KOON SENG CO's saleroom. No. 30 Chulia Street. I 117 Lots of valuable611 words
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772 1931-06-17 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 1931. DEMOCRATIC BANKRUPTCY by flaunting a system of safeguarding which will be nothing less than the introduction of a tariff. j If the Liberal attitude towards the Government last night had proved fatal to their chances of continuance m office, it would only mean772 words
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Article526 1931-06-17 10 I Mr. H. C. Abraham, of the Topographical Surveys, Taiping, is leaving for home this week. He will be relieved by Mr. A. C. Billing. Raja Sir Chulan, C.M.G.. K.B E., made a brief stay at Kuala Lumpur on his way to Sin- j gapore to attend a meeting of526 words
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Article1745 1931-06-17 10 MR. PENMAN'S EVIDENCE Alleged Wrongful Detention of Shares Mr. W. B Penman attended the Supreme Court yesterday morning, under escort, to give evidencs m the action m which the firm of Macphail and Co. (Ipoh) are plaintiffs and the P. and O. Banking Corporation1,745 words
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Article91 1931-06-17 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, June 16. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £102 1,16 (£lO2 7 16). Forward £103 11 16 (£lO4 1 16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify91 words
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Article97 1931-06-17 10 Three Charges Against Chinese A Chinese named Tay Koh Kiat 1 brought before the District Judge. Mr 0 C yesterday and charged on thn criminal breach of trust: <1> STS* of trust of $1,000 the property of Lim (2) criminal breach of trust of I perty97 words
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Article76 1931-06-17 10 A Chinese was seriously ini'r fight ampng boatmen on the Sn yesterday, while another man vh into the water had a narrow drowning. The victims of th Hokkiens and were managing tii. when they met another twakou Teochews. The injured man is al* been hit across the head76 words
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Advertisement186 1931-06-17 10 EXSHAW No 1 BRANDY SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO.. LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong). (Incorporated m Shanghai). 90 EOBmSON EOAB. TBUSPHONE VIS. I SHOP IN THE EVEN^G I AT I I OUR DEPOTS AT I I ORCHARD ROAD SELEGIE ROAD I 1 KATONG KEPPEL HARBOUR i186 words
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Advertisement124 1931-06-17 10 THE STORY OF THB BRITISH SUBMARINES IN THE WARBY GUESS— AND BY GOD BY WILLIAM GUY CARR A book that does for the British Submarine service what RAIDERS OF THE DEEP did for the German. Written by a submarine navigating officer, it makes clear, for the first time, the real124 words
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Article103 1931-06-17 11 jgpUBLICANfiP ATTACK n rv Scenes on Spanish Railway [Renter 1 Service] Madrid, June 16. •raan from i >am P lona to Saragossa conveyf/000 mmmma Catholics who had been partiJJ m meeting at Pamplona, where m wtn wade attacking the Government's 2T _«tt-cl-tiesJ policy, ran the gauntlet r103 words
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Article121 1931-06-17 11 Government Help for Bereaved Families KH urs Service] antes, June 16. I Doument, who arrived here ih the St. Philibert disaster, jiven an assurance that the rill be properly provided for. h Radio Official Service] Rugby, June 16. rT__M Minister m a message of sym- French Prime121 words
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Article91 1931-06-17 11 New Islands Discovered m Atlantic I Reuters Service] New York, June 15. A race between British and Brazilian cruisers _i plant their respective national flags on rrAlv-diseou'red territory is reported from Rio Janeiro. After a report by the captain of the British earner Lelande of the discovery91 words
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Article78 1931-06-17 11 Heavy Decline m May Malayan trade m May declined by more than *****0.000 compared with that of May last RW, the decrease being heavier than m any receding months of the year. Imports, at 536.879.000. showed a fall of •*****.000 compared with the $69,749,000 of year Exports were78 words
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Article53 1931-06-17 11 An Easy Thing for Britain British Radio Official Service] Rugby, June 16. Pan, correspondent states that neither Pruich nor Italian seaplanes will enter Schneider Trophy race. In such a case wpbj would after flying over the cdurse. Jto the permanent possession of Britain •already have won the race53 words
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Article42 1931-06-17 11 *o Koquest for World Conference f Reuter's Service 1 The r- Lcndon. June 16. '< mt rnmenl has received no request for PhUin Q im!onal Silver conference, stated Mr. «»WOen m reply to a question m the H w C< inmons.42 words
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Article36 1931-06-17 11 1100,000 For Her Husband [ii-uter's Service] TV ri a New York, June 16. noooiT Pavlova left estate m America ftirop,,' und also left estate of £30,000 m betr husbar »d. Victor Dandre, is the36 words
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Article44 1931-06-17 11 I Reuter's Service] Y *frrdav NeW YOrk June 16 jo^. r« baseball games resulted as folf<; p NATIONAL LEAGUE 3. Boston 9. WYcq AMK ""can league %**_n| 5 Detroit 8. **>hi: 4 Cleveland 1. fcistor, 4 St. Louis 3 3, Chicago 244 words
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454 1931-06-17 11 GOVERNMENT ACCEPTS LIBERAL AMENDMENT ACCEPTANCE SUBJECT TO RECONSIDERATION OF DETAILS A POLITICAL CRISIS AVERTED [Renter's Service] London, June 16. The Prime Minister m the House of Commons stated that a political crisis had been averted. The Government had accepted the re-drafted Liberal amendment subject to reconsideration of the details. Reuter's454 words
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Article116 1931-06-17 11 M. Doumer on Peace Measures (Reuter's Service) Paris, June 16. France will .play her part at Geneva m discussing "with proper prudence" all solutions capable of assuring world peace, declared the new President. M. Doumer. m a address read to both Houses of Parliament this afternoon. He116 words
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Article52 1931-06-17 11 Question m House of Commons [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] London, June 16. Mr. Day enquiring m the House of Commons whether further statements were available on the mut-sai question m Malaya, it was stated that a despatch on the subject sent by the Governor would be available52 words
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Article39 1931-06-17 11 0!d-Fashioned Fashions at Ascot TFREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] London, June, 16. Ascot to-day was noticeable for old-fashioned fashions. Even silk mittens were worn and hair-buns. The Super-tote was very popular so that Tattersall's was half empty.39 words
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Article32 1931-06-17 11 Adventure of Count and Countess [Reuler's Service] Le Bourget, June 16. Count and Countess DeSibour took off at 5 a.m. for Koenigsberg on the first stage of their trans-Asian flight.32 words
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Article42 1931-06-17 11 First Victory of the Season [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, June 15. The King's cutter Britannia, equipped with a new Bermuda rig, won her first victory of the season at Cowes to-day. She beat the Shamrock V by 32 seconds.42 words
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Article77 1931-06-17 11 The following have been invited to play cricket for Merchants vs. 8.8. 8c I. on Friday and Saturday: P. H. Stewart Brown, R. A. Ashworth, J. G. Glasgow, D. R. Harper, C. G. Windle, B. Brooke, R. Jarvis, E. J. Riches, F. J. Kemlo, F.77 words
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Article73 1931-06-17 11 Battle Over Emergency Decree [Reuter's Service] Berlin, June 16. Chancellor Bruening won the first round of the battle over the emergency decree. By 12 votes to six a committee of the Reichstag rejected the Nationalists' demand for an immediate convocation of the Reichstag to discuss the decree,73 words
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Article56 1931-06-17 11 In Collision when Returning From Ascot (FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, June 16. Returning to Windsor Castle after taking the King to Ascot the Royal car collided with a fruit-laden motor-car outside the Great Park. The latter was overturned and the driver injured and removed to hospital.56 words
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Article64 1931-06-17 11 $41,000,000 Credited to Germany l ßeuter's Service] New York, June 16. A Franco-German agreement whereby French gold here is released and credited to the account of Germany is the supposed explanation of the net decline of $41,680,00 gold earmarked here, it is announced by the NewYork Federal Reserve64 words
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Article130 1931-06-17 11 Famous Production at Capitol T/he Radio production Cimarron, adapted from Edna Perber's famous novel, opens at the Capitol to-day, with a special matinee at 3.15, and two performances to-night. This picture has created a sensation m London and New York and the season m the former city exceeded ten130 words
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Article88 1931-06-17 11 Alor Star, June 13. The annual sports of the Government English School, Alor Star, were held on Friday m the presence of a large gathering which included the Hon. Mr. T. W. Clayton and H.H. Tunku Badlishah, says the Straits Echo. The weather kept fine, and the88 words
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Article247 1931-06-17 11 CHINESE CRITICISMS Mr. Feetham on Regime m Settlement [Reuter's Par Eastern Service! Sha: ghai, June 16. The Hon. Mr. Feetham remarks on the tendency of Chinese when criticising International Settlement administration to seize on pom 3 where it is superior to the existing Chinese systems. He thinks247 words
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Article86 1931-06-17 11 Two Submarines Leave Portsmouth t ßeuter's Service] London, June 16. The submarines Orpheus and Phoenix have left Portsmouth for China to join the newfourth flotilla. THE POSEIDON [British Radio Official Service) Rugby, June 16. The Secretary to the Admiralty announces that the Commander-in-Chief. China has reported that86 words
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Article60 1931-06-17 11 Heavy Damage m Birmingham [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, June 16. Damage estimated at from £40,000 to £50.000 was caused by Sunday's windstorm at Birmingham and steps are being taken to help homeless families. Heavy flooding m Scottish highlands and m Cumberland are reported as a result of60 words
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Article46 1931-06-17 11 Famous Paper to Change Hands [Neuter's Service] Washington, June 16. A considerable change of podcy is expected i m the famous Washington Post, the sale of which ls virtually concluded to Mr. David i Lawrence Sturdy, a supporter or ex -President Wilson, for $3,000,000.46 words
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Article152 1931-06-17 11 Food Stores Plundered m Unemployment Riots Berlin, June 5. An unfortunate series of incidents m the past few days when the unemployed held up and plundered food stores m Berlin, Hanover. Essen and other provincial cities, led to big police action m Berlin to-day, when the Labour Bureaux152 words
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Article89 1931-06-17 11 Train Passengers' Narrow Escape Paris, June 5. Passengers travelling by the Paris to Rome express train had a narrow escape near the frontier station, Modane. A heavy landslide across the railway line occurred just as the train was passing. The locomotive was carried across the rails to89 words
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Article37 1931-06-17 11 All Old Boys and Friends of the AngloChinese School Continuation are reminded of the fourth annual sport meeting to be held today at 2.30 p.m. at Jalan Besar Stadium. A very cordial welcome is extended to all.37 words
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Advertisement104 1931-06-17 11 j /w'HATWIIjm THE SMART II jIWOMAN WEAR For each and every occasion the answer is 0 <U'*.; Robinson Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements) SINGAPORE and KUALA LUMPUR POSITIVELY CANNOT BE OBTAINED ELSEWHERE. 1 "EXPAMET" BRITISH EXPANDED METAL For all forms of Reinforced Concrete Work; Fire Resisting Construction; Structural Steelwork:104 words
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Article232 1931-06-17 12 AVERTING A CRISIS Considering the Liberal Substitute A MIDNIGHT CONFERENCE I f Reuter's Service 1 London, June 16. An emergency meeting of the Cabinet at f midnight discussed the substitute which the Liberals have decided to introduce instead of their original land tax amendment. It is232 words
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Article219 1931-06-17 12 But Only m Minor Issue (British Radio Official Service] Rugby, June 15. A period of much liveliness occurred m the House of Commons to-day while the House was engaged on the committee stage of the Finance Bill. To the general surprise of the House an amendment, moved by219 words
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Article87 1931-06-17 12 Maintaining the Policy of Secrecy [Reuter's Service] London, June 15. Asked m the House of Commons if he would publish Sir Miles Lampson's report on extrality negotiations with Mr. Wang, Mr.' Henderson said he was still awaiting a full report and declined to give an undertaking to publish at87 words
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Article73 1931-06-17 12 Similar Discovery m Australia I Reuter's Service] Canberra, June 15. Professor Sir Colin Mackenzie, Director of the Australian Institute of Anatomy, announces that the skull recently found m Central Australia by Mr. Rigg, an engineer, exhibits features somewhat rimilar to those of the Peking skull. He believes73 words
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Article47 1931-06-17 12 Canton's Actions No Concern of Britain [Reuter's Service I London, June 15. The C p.ton Government's action respecting the customs is not a matter wherein the British Government is called on to intervene, declared Mr. Henderson replying to a question m the House of Commons.47 words
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Article53 1931-06-17 12 We understand, says the Malacca Guardian, that the sub-committee of the S. S. (M> a' appointed to analyse and report on the referendum has completed its work. Details of the report are not yrt available for publication, but we gather that Council Reform is favoured by53 words
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Article13 1931-06-17 12 The Government of Kedah is making provision for a landing-ground at Sungei Patani.13 words
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Article60 1931-06-17 12 WALK OVER FOR BRITAIN Italy's Engines will not be Ready l ßenter's Service] Great Britain is assured of winning the Schneider Trophy outright according to the Daily Herald Paris correspondent, who learns "authoritatively" that France does not intend to compete and Italy has no chance of com-60 words
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Article435 1931-06-17 12 Operation of Schemes Modified The annual report and statement of accounts j of the Central Health Board for the year ended December 30th show a net surplus on work-rig account of $10,539, the receipts amounting to $85,481. Of this the general and scheme administration cess came to435 words
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Article387 1931-06-17 12 The Old Methods Passing The annual report of the Vehicles Registration Department shows a gross revenue of $1. 242.582 an increase of $10,583. The increase is considered satisfactory m view of the general depression and the reduction m public rikishas. Exemption rates were taken out by 235 cars,387 words
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Article43 1931-06-17 12 Visit to Europe m July Constant in aple, June 6. King Feisal of Iraq, accompanied by his Finance Minister will visit. Angora as thr truest of Kemal Pasha m tbe first week of July. Afterwards. His Majesty will proceed to Europe.43 words
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Article103 1931-06-17 12 IN THE GRIP OF DROUGHT Appeal for Government Help [Reuter's Service] Washington, June 15. A drought worse than that of last year has gripped the North- Wes*, from Wisconsin to the Pacific, according to a report ot the United States Weather Bureau. Appeals for financial aid103 words
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Article288 1931-06-17 12 Daughter of Former G.O.C. Married Major-General H. L. Pritchard, former G.0.C., Malaya, gave away his younger daughter, Miss Lily Millicent Pritchard, at her marriage to Lieutenant-Colonel C. O. Harvey, which took place, on May 12, at All Souls' Church, Langham-place, London. j The bride's charming gown of cream-tinted satin288 words
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Article460 1931-06-17 12 What Is It That Is Lacking? Possibly one of the most depressing journeys that can be taken m this time of tribulation is a trip by the night train of the F.M.S. Railways from Penang to Kuala Lumpur, says the Straits Echo. It is not that the journey is460 words
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Article93 1931-06-17 12 A special order of the day issued by the General Officer Commanding says: His Excellency, The Governor and Com-mander-in-Chief wishes me to convey to the troops, Regular, Volunteer and Cadet Corps, his keen appreciation of the parade held on the Padang on Sunday, June 14th. His Excellency was93 words
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Article923 1931-06-17 12 POLITICAL CLEAVAGE Local Chinese Hold Different Opinions [By Our Chinese Correspondent] Since the cleavage between Nanking and Canton, different opinions have been held by local I Nationalists. Generally speaking, old members I of the Kuomintang who have had personal I contact with either Mr. Hu Han923 words
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Article92 1931-06-17 12 Saturday, Jun? 13th. His Excellency the Governor and Miss Clementi arrived at Singapore by the Rawalpindi. Captain R. H. Stringer. Captain J. Vicary and Captain S. Y. Wong dined at Government House. Sunday, June 14th. His Excellency took the salute and inspected the troops at the Parade held92 words
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Article79 1931-06-17 12 GOLD SHIPMENT £5,000,000 to Meet Bills m London [British Radio Official Service I Rugby, Jane 15. A Melbourne message states that the Australian Commonwealth Government has decided to introduce legislation authorising the shipment of £5,000,000 m gold to meet Treasury Bills which mature m London at79 words
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Article331 1931-06-17 12 BRITISH SALESMANSHIP To the Editor. Sir, I wish to draw the attention of the Government and the Mercantile Community to the possibilities as to how the British Industry could be better developed m this Colony. Te* give, m brief, an idea as to why the British331 words
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Article152 1931-06-17 12 WAS IT POISON Alarming Happening at Kuala Lumpur Mr. V. Arumugam. Mr. S. Nagalingam. both Government servants, and their wives, of Pasar Road, are to-day suffering from the effects of what is believed to be poison, unwittingly taken with a meal during the week-end, says the Malay Mail. The facts152 words
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Article246 1931-06-17 12 The Loh Estate Dispute [From Our Own Correspondent! Kuala Lumpur, June 15. The full court of appeal began this morning and is expected to last until next week. Before the first case was taken up the Chief-Justice pointed out that after the la:t Court of Appeal he246 words
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Article73 1931-06-17 12 I From Our Own Correspondent! Kuala Lumpur, June 15. Muslims of all nationalities held a meeting here on Sunday under the patronage of His Holiness Hazrat Moulana Maulvi and decided to form a Muslim Missionary Society embracing the F.M.S. with the object of propagating th<» real teachings73 words
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Article199 1931-06-17 12 DACOITIES DECREASE Prisoners Break Oul ai Gaol SITUATION IMPR()M N(t [British Radio— Official ft The Secretary for India air W Benn) has circulated to the h„ u a statement covering the evant week. I l This shows that, m the Than Insein districts, dacoities had bai ous.199 words
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Article261 1931-06-17 12 Inspector of Schools on Staff Difficulties [From Our Own Convspor. Kuala Lumpur. Junr 16. The staffs of the English Schools In G yesterday evening entertained Mr O'Sulhv.c Inspector of Schools and Mrv O'Sullivan tn farewell tea on the eve of their depart Penang on transfer. Replying to Mr.261 words
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Article81 1931-06-17 12 To Become Part of Regents Park (British Radic Official s<r\.< Rugby, .lvii- 15. The First Ccmmi Ejftcnef of Wort IM Lansbury» has announced tfl tl Hi Commons that it is proposed to open tl ioov nic Gardens to the public, mc of etMlfe »ai to maintain them81 words
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Article170 1931-06-17 12 Familiar Figure Missing from tmt Derby London. Ma| A familiar figure is missing irom the Dl rb V thi<- year. "Old Kate" is dead I of the best known people on the Bn course, sold race cards a: over sixty I and her clients included Kn King170 words
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Article46 1931-06-17 12 Jugoslavian Spy BentencH to Death ii l Novatcovitch. a clerk employed Slav Ministry of War VM by a Court -Martial for about the Jugoslav Army to tb foreign Power. Novatcovith, who wa.s caught admitted the charges and daclan received a huge reward for tin46 words
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Article462 1931-06-17 13 English Team on the Continent rFrom Our Own Correspondent] London, May 21. Saturday sport was badly marred by an afternoon of rain, although it did not interfere seriously with anything but cricket. One of the topics of conversation m the sports world is the defeats British football has462 words
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Article335 1931-06-17 13 A Ceylon Sports Club side defeated the V.M.C.A. on Saturday at Balestier by 99 runs. Taking first knock the C.S.C. declared with 158 runs for 3 wickets. Hamid scoring 73 and Muthucumaru 71 not out. The V.M.C.A. replied with 59. Ceylon Sports Club: Ignatius b Hoole 4;335 words
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Article96 1931-06-17 13 The results of the 2 lengths (66 yards) Free Style handicap races at the Chinese Swimming Club on Sunday were: 'A' Division 1. Lim Fook Loong (at 2); 2. Teo Siew Sun (scratch at 8) 3. Soet Chong Chan (at 2). Time. 42 sees. *B Division 1.96 words
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Article94 1931-06-17 13 The Australian Cricket Association are arranging to curtail the Sheffield Shield programmes for the next two seasons, m view of tne visits of the South African and English teams. During a discussion by the Victorian Cricket Association on the Australian eleven. Manager Kelly pointed cut that Australia94 words
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Article509 1931-06-17 13 Stamford Bridge Sports Meeting [From Out Own Correspondent] London, May 21. Although the weather was wretched Saturday saw some interesting athletic meetings Thus we had the first big cpei sports meeting of the year at Stamford Bridge, the Geneva Sports Club's programme. In the circumstances there was a small509 words
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Article213 1931-06-17 13 Cambridge Win 14 Matches to 2 London, June 5. At Oxford m the inter- Varsity lawn tennis matches. Cambridge gained a three-to-nil lead when a thunderstorm broke over the courts and curtailed play for the day. London, June 6. In the inter- Varsity lawn tennis matches Cambridge213 words
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Article164 1931-06-17 13 Big Reductions m Stakes Melbourne, April 25. The committee of the Victoria Racing Club has decided to reduce the amount of the stakes m many important races. The value of the Melbourne Cup will be reduced by £3,000 to £7,000; the Cantala Stakes and the Maribyruong Plate by164 words
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Article48 1931-06-17 13 The Australian Cricket Board of Control have cabled the South African Board accepting the suggestion that Australia should pay all the expenses of the South African tour m Australia and allowing the South Africans 15 per cent, of tha profits, says a Reuter Johannesburg message.48 words
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Advertisement228 1931-06-17 13 I Start fairing m I PHXUO^' I I J mm ™*jtolizes and rejuvenates! HoVIS i Bread is made at the ROYAL BAKERY, Singapore, from Hovis flour Imported Direct from England. Fresh Supplies Available I Daily at the Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. ■a FOR 6 WRAPPERS (LARGE SIZE) 12" WRAPPERS228 words
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Advertisement136 1931-06-17 13 I PHILIPS V 4 High Voltage I 30. 40. 60. 75 100 X watt Lamps are REDUCED 15% I 4 X n price. X I i X I T V V V X For Better tigHting II f use X j fPHILIPS lamps! T f V So,e Agents United Engineers136 words
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Advertisement936 1931-06-17 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 acnd Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Doe. Soils. t SARPEDON Por Marseilles, London, Rotterdam936 words
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Advertisement556 1931-06-17 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In England) "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (VIA POSTS AND SUEZ CANAL). OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN.. Steamer p>^ n> s.s. CITY OF HALIFAX July 20 HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY OF BATAVIA For Havre, London, Rotterdam and556 words
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Advertisement439 1931-06-17 14 P. 6s 9 O. British India and Apc_r Lines (Incorporated m England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN Due Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage. 8l of a^ IMI. KALYAN439 words
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Advertisement753 1931-06-17 15 0. S. K. Line EtKOPK. AFRICA, NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INDIA. OKI UmmW LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK H° KlB .Express Freight Service) (Prom Kobe) July 1Q >jxßl LONDON. Rotterdam, Hamburg (Bremen) vl f> and Antwerp via Colombo June 17 18 Tf yi|)KO i"° MAKI DURBAN, Cape Town, Rio753 words
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Advertisement512 1931-06-17 15 «««s/^_sv_«_MMs__M_RS_*sSS-Sa*aM*a». --i r^''^"'-<<«^JsMt_4_n-S_MSSSBSjSS_______i^-^ m f^ m m^mmtm^o^m m^m^^f^^m^^^ m w^^S^m!^mo OF FAMOUS H% PRESIDENT LINERS. |R TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON. FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO, SUEZ PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES AND GENOA. Arrive Leave Leave Arrive Singapore. Singapore. Penang. New York. Pres. Monroe June 22 June 25512 words
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Advertisement912 1931-06-17 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. I [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. Kepresentatives In the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penang of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION912 words
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Article1004 1931-06-17 16 METAL-CLAD HULLS Mr. Fritsche on the Cost The metal-clad airship of the future, which will remove the need for gasbags and the fabric envelope, the most troublesome feature-, m the present airships, was described m a lecture before the Royal Aeronautical Socie'y by Mr. Carl Fritsche, president1,004 words
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Advertisement623 1931-06-17 16 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated ln Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the S.S. MANGOLA (3.352 tons). [Cargo only.] bm. MARELLA Is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de623 words
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Advertisement465 1931-06-17 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. v. (Incorporated In USA) *N| GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez) Du* Sail* M.S. SILVERYEW In Port June 22 N N M.S. SILVERCYPRESS July 7 July 13 M.S. SILVERWALNUT July 21 July 27 For rates and465 words
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Advertisement144 1931-06-17 16 j BIBBY LINE. [LONDON AODRLSS 22. PALL MALL. LONDON. .w.I.J. of fast twin-screw Oil Drum Mail Passenger Vessels betSSS. RANGOON, COLOMBO. MAKSHLIIS PLYMOUTH AND LONDON with through connection from Singaport and Penang. HOMEWAKi) SA.MNUP. Steamer Imm Rjwm. STAFFORDSHIRE J,: GLOUCESTERSHIRE July WORCESTERSHIRE July 21 CHESHIRE YORKSHIRE SHROPSHIRE Sep; 1 OXFORDSHIRE144 words
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Miscellaneous676 1931-06-17 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei T_m.i>«.y and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jeranlut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thurs4ti(jj6 and Friday. 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 ajn Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipon. Taiping. Penang and Kedah and Lower Slam 6 ajn. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6676 words
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Miscellaneous65 1931-06-17 16 Tidore, Dut. 526. from Pekan Baroe 16, for Pekan Baroe 18. Larut, Brit. 464. irom Port Dickson 16 Tor Malacca 18. Penang Maru. Jap. 3230. from Yokohama 16 fcr Penang, Rangoon 16. Edendale. Brit. 1002, from Batavia 16 frorr Banka, Biiliton, Java 20. Kedah. Brit. 1033, from Belawan Deli 1665 words
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Article437 1931-06-17 17 Children Ashore and Afloat modern child are care.:ppcd affairs. is not hint haphazard m the furnish- j Of them. No odd box room lumber room m the house is d worthy to provide a playing place for optcn of to-day. :d when they go for sea voyage it is437 words
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Article938 1931-06-17 17 Shipowners 9 Case for Reduction In reply to Lord Inchcaps's letter recently on the subject of Suez-Canal dues the Liverpool Steamship Owners' Association issued the following: My Lord.— l have to express to your Lordship the Association's thanks for the efforts which you have been good enough938 words
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Article51 1931-06-17 17 New Oil Tanker Built for a British Company Trieste (Italy), May 17. The motor oil tanker Cowrie (11,500 tons), built to the order of the Anglo Saxon Petroleum Company, of London, was launched at Vat Monfalcone shipyards here to-day. She was built by the Cantiere Navale51 words
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Article21 1931-06-17 17 Yangtse River is to be crossed by a train ferry according to present plans, the order probably going to the Tyne.21 words
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Article650 1931-06-17 17 ATLANTIC RACE Seven Soldiers Challenge America London, May 18. A yachting season remarkable for Its many deep-sea event, starts at Whitsuntide. How big were Drake's ships. Pelican and Golden Hind? We marvel that craft so small should have survived the privations and perils of their far650 words
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Article336 1931-06-17 17 The New Docks at Southampton Southampton. May 18. Strenuous efforts are being made at Southampton to ensure that when the new Cunard vessel of 70,000 tons is ready for service m the autumn of 1933 the port will have ample berth and dry dock accommodation. The336 words
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Article31 1931-06-17 17 The American Levant Line has sold the' River Tigris, River Delaware and RJver Hudson, formerly Cunard V. ships, to Italians for £€3,000 for three, and transferred the Bactrias to the Cunard.31 words
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Miscellaneous212 1931-06-17 17 I port and Shipping News. d o Knlyan arrived In London at 2l on the 14th instant. ira ,l itcuMT Porthos is due here .d »y at 6 a.m. and will probably for Colombo. Djibouti, Suez, Port 3 She will berth at the »4 J= MB T |1K NAUTILUS Polar212 words
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Article246 1931-06-17 18 MONEY FOR POOR Will He Give Away "Half His Wealth Ne wcastle-on Tyne. A conservative candidate of a north country constituency, whose name has not been disclosed, has offered to give half his fortune to the poor of Newcastle If Sir Charles Trevelyan, Socialist member for246 words
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Article953 1931-06-17 18 Conviction for Wife-Murder Quashed The Lord Chief Justice gave no hint cf the decision of the court when he started to deliver judgment. He began m the conventional way by saying: "This is an appeal against a conviction for murder by William Herbert Wallac?. who was convicted at953 words
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Article24 1931-06-17 18 London, June 8. The death has occurred of the Notts cricketer Mr. John Dixon. He was nearly 70 years of age.24 words
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Article242 1931-06-17 18 Once Awarded £20,000: Now A Pedlar A bullet known as the Pomeroy explosive bullet did much to free England from the Zeppelin menace during the war It was invented by Mr. John Pcmeroy. a ycung Haw Zealander. and was at first turned down by the War242 words
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Article197 1931-06-17 18 Lady Rosemary (assid\ Bereaved Mr. Vincem Piancti Co only rm mon hs __gi to I Rn Wilbreham. si^tfr of the p Lathom. has dv U ucicl< r He was hating a bath n 1 lus hoot wall-gardens. K-n.in_.toa. He was hurried to 1 ail soon after hi?197 words
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Article39 1931-06-17 18 At a Commit t<-;- in.-; Ln| Keld yesterday al IT Of Saturday. i; v.. iddle cloth numbers ci I also deeUh d to ctre tl the forthcutnt--g meetln main as at pre enl el I urse will b. oOctall)39 words
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Advertisement343 1931-06-17 18 <^ AN EXCELLENT RANGE TO CHOOSE FROM m.] AT ATTrtACTIVE PRICES S I LOOK THESE OVER ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY Sports. 4 seater. Attractive bodywork. Runs i well. Deposit cook 5 CHEVROLET 6 cylinder tourer. A late«fr*£> model. Equal m all re sP ec ts to new. Deposit $275 DODGE 4 cylinder343 words
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Advertisement741 1931-06-17 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. i Incorporated m England i. Capital t3,000,000 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. Shelford, Esq.. Sir Thomas Catto. Bart.741 words
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Advertisement171 1931-06-17 18 INSURANCE. THE SOUTH f;i k^A FRITISH \\Wjf INSURANCE COMPANY M| FIRE, MARINE. TRANgh AND MOTOR CAK INSURANCE ACCEPTED LOWEST CURRENT Rates L. C. MARGOLIOUU Office: 2, Finlay.on Q PERSONAL AlTiiiESr PATAL ACCIDENTS are verydaj p,< HAVE you made provision for the p^ot__*__ of your dependents should fa h overtake you?171 words
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Article852 1931-06-17 19 v Forecast of Future Design ran never be represented 1 a rule, a certain year sha r P c representative of wide- this will be followed by a •hich detail improvements the ground which has trend has been particularly I to tyre equipment, says I immediately following the :i852 words
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Article110 1931-06-17 19 Final Dividend of 2»/ 2 Per Cent I I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHTI 'London, June 16. Java Investment Loan Agency annual meeting adopted the report showing a net profit of £28.533. with a final dividend of 2% per cent. A sum of £14,711 is carried forward. The chairman,110 words
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Article105 1931-06-17 19 Changes m Representative Prices [United Press Association] New York. June 15. American Can Common 105 Cities Service (Com). 11% Colombia Gas and Electric 26% Curtis Wright 2 7 Electric Bond and Share Corp. 35% General Electric Co. 38 General Motor 34% National City Bank 72 New105 words
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Article131 1931-06-17 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT Singapore, June 16. Rubber improved m New York yesterday and United Kingdom Stocks are lower this week by 500 tons: but these very slight improvements have not increased business locally and the marKet ii idle. Tin dropped £2 m London, and New York. The local market131 words
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Article44 1931-06-17 19 India Rubber and Gutta Percha Co., Interim Report [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, June 15. The India Rubber and Gutta Percha Telegraph Works Company interim report I states that the company will not pay a prefer- ence dividend due m July. I44 words
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Article95 1931-06-17 19 The report of Changkat Salak Rubber and Tin states that the profit for 1930 amounted to £2,064 (against £17.403 for the previous year), to which must be added £5.872 brought forward. No dividend is recommended (against 17 per cent, en the Preferred Ordinary and 7>_95 words
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Article98 1931-06-17 19 The crop secured by the Shelford Rubber Estate for 1930 was 711,6681 b. (against 727,1061 b. for 1929), which was produced at an "all-in" cost, excluding depreciation, of 4.77 d. per lb. (against 5.29 d). For the portion sold the average price was 4.32 d. per lb.98 words
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Article345 1931-06-17 19 EXCHANGE RATES June 16. SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2 3 27|32 London, 3 months' sight 2(3 13(16 London, 80 days' sight 3(3 25|32 London, 30 days' sight 2)3 3|4 London, demand 2 3 23J32 London, T. T. 3[3 11(16 Lyons and Paris, demand 1430 Hamburg, demand345 words
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62 1931-06-17 19 June 16th., 12 o'clock noon. Bayers Sellers. R.S.S. equal to London Standard, Spot 9U 9% Standard R.S.S. on Tender June 9^ 9% July 9% 9% July-Sept.* 9^ 9 7 s Oct-Dec. 10 10 v 4 Tone of Market.—Stagnant. Latest Cable:—London Spot sheet 2 15 16d.62 words
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Article595 1931-06-17 19 E TUESDAY, JUNE 16TH CLOSING QUOTATIONS UKYFUDTJUHT I Buyers Seller*. I Asam Kumbang 18s 21s 6d c.d. I Austral Malay 18s 6d 2Cs Ayer Hitam Tin (ss) 10s 6d lls od c.d. I Bangrin Tin Us 12s Bcitang Padang ($1) 10 15 s Batu Caves ($1)595 words
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Article110 1931-06-17 19 Company Formed m Manchester In connection with the arrangements made by a number of shipping firms m Manchester to combine m efforts to recapture some of the lost trade m textiles m the Far East it was stated m mail week that it had been provisionally agreed110 words
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Article78 1931-06-17 19 I A profit of £647 is shown by the accounts of the Sungei Rinching Rubber Estates for 1930, which compares with £13.894 for 1929. This profit is absorbed m an allocation of £750 (against £4,000) to Income-tax reserve, the carry-forward being reduced from £5.233 tc £5,130. No78 words
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Article32 1931-06-17 19 Evatt and Co., Secretaries, Kuala Lumpur: Katu Tin (First half June) Hours 329; Yards 53,000; Pikuls 306 Renong Consolidated (First half June) Hours 325; Yards 135,000: Pikuls 468.32 words
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Article430 1931-06-17 19 Menace of Soviet's Five Years Plan Sir Harold Bowden, managing director of the Raleigh Cycle Company, m an address to the Nottingham Chamber of Commerce, uttered a grave warning against what he described aa "the terrible menace of the Russian Five Years Plan." He said that430 words
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Article80 1931-06-17 19 j The accounts of the Hidden Steams Rubber I Syndicate for 1930 show a loss of £3,548. Adding interest (£647) and deducting loss on redemption of Treasury Bonds (£103) there remains a balance of £4.617 to be carried forward, against £7.621 brought m. A year ago a80 words
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Advertisement76 1931-06-17 19 Assets exceed $12,000,000 Assurance m force ov.r $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. rhe Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies76 words
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Advertisement369 1931-06-17 19 I k I Fire Marine Life or Motor Car W —ihe unquestionable security of two hundred and eleven !f years progressive trading is offered you. M Incorporated tn A. D. 1720 the Royal Exchange Aaaur- ance has attained an unassailable position. Claims are promptly met and rates are reasonable. Agents369 words
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Article2129 1931-06-17 20 Singapore Gclf Championship. League Football Prospects. The Singapore Island Coarw. The Lawn Tennis Championships. S.C.C. Tournament Cricket. England's Test Team. Britain and the Davis Cup. Although for a time there seemed just a chance that Gctch would have the better of his match with Paterson who. with2,129 words
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Article77 1931-06-17 20 Batting 73 Hamid, Ceylon S.C. vs. V.M.C.A. 71* Muthucumaru, Ceylon S.C. vs. V.M.C.A. 57 M. Ignatius. Ceylon S.C. vs. S.H.B. JC.S.A. 56 K. Morrando. St. Joseph's Inst. vs. S.C.C. 55 C. B. Maxwell S.C.C. vs. RE. and R.A. Bowling 6 for 9 Evan Wong S.C.R.C. vs. Med.77 words
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Article550 1931-06-17 20 SPIRITLESS PLAY BY S.C.C. I.C.F.A. BEATEN Penalty Kick That Brought a Goal S.C.C 2: I.C.F.A 0. A very uninteresting came of soccer was witnessed at the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday evening when the S.C.C. met the I.C.P.A. m a lst. division game. The S.C.C. had a decidedly off day, their550 words
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Article110 1931-06-17 20 Classification of Horses and Ponies List No. 5. Amendment No. 2. icsued Jun? 15th.. 1931. HORSES Transfers Codmore Hill from Class 2 to Class 3. Bridgetown from Class 3 to Class 4. Gloster from Class 3 to Class 4. Roland from Class 3 to Class 4. New110 words
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Article112 1931-06-17 20 In the Course of its description of the racing on Saturday the Malay Mail says: Alleged bumping and interference m the sixth race after the horses had entered the home straight, led to an inquiry by the Stewards after the meeting. Jockeys Farthing, Spencer, Whalan and E. Donnelly112 words
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Article104 1931-06-17 20 Result of June Ladies' Spoon Twenty-six cards were taken out and the following were the best scores returned: Mrs. W. L. Grieve 5 u_> Winner Mrs. W. Marshall 1 up Mrs. E. Hitcham all square Mrs R. D. Flnlay 1 down Mrs. R. E. Earle 1 down104 words
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Article689 1931-06-17 20 DOUBLES SEMIFINALS Kawajiri and Matsukawa Beat Smith and Kleinman Successful smashing bj-» Kawajiri was a feature of the doubles semi-final match played on the S.C.C. centre court yesterday afternoon, ta .the Singapore tennis championships. Matsukawa showed unexpected enterprise but they were for the most part spasmodic bursts689 words
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Article170 1931-06-17 20 Tuesday's results m th? R.S.Y.C. Tennis Tournament were as follows: Men's Handicap Doubles Walmsley and Falls owe 30 beat Muton Brown and Bowman owe 15. 6 2, 5 7, 6 3. Men's Open Singles Anderson beat Perkins. 6 2, 6 l. Mixed Handicap Doubles Dr. and170 words
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Article64 1931-06-17 20 Entries Open for Club Championship The June Monthly Medal (Stroke) will be competed for on Saturday and Sunday, 20th and 21st instant. The attention of members is called to the notice on the notice board regarding Monthly Medal competitions. MANASSEH CUP (Club Championship). Entry lists for this64 words
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Advertisement208 1931-06-17 20 j MOUTRIK I ORGANS I Backed by more than half a century's exm I j m manufacturing for the Far Eastern Market and th* of the finest materials. When you purchase a M organ you can be sure of receiving the utmost value WW^ I reliable instrument. dn(l a 1208 words
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