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Title Section19 1931-07-22 1 The Singapore Free Press \O. *****, ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE. S.S. WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article320 1931-07-22 1 Dr. Francis Tucker, Superintendent of the Ami Tic an Board Mission Hospital at Tehcbow, who recently shot dead a Chinese who attempted to rob (he hospital, has been arn»steri by the Chinese authorities Page 11. Latest company meetings and reports— Page 19. Mr. McDonald's speech at the320 words
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Article1047 1931-07-22 1 "Hows'ever 1 -aid Mr. Weller, with a gentle Mgh. "it wo% to be and wot, as the old lady said arter shi-'d married th" footman." It was to tins fatalistic frame of mind that a friend and I were lately reduced, and really we had some excuse for1,047 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement654 1931-07-22 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK \KARFST APPRO AC H TO PURE, i:KSII, PASTEURIZED MILK OBTAINABLI IN THE TROPICS. I AINABLE AT ALL LEADINO PROVISION STORES. RAFFLES HOTEL f f*niHQQiLI !!!f\T ACCOMMODATION WITH MODERN SANITATION. 1 1 1 1 I 19 Jtt «Ji j MODERATE TKRMS Sm WM OB THIS EVENING 6JO I654 words
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Advertisement259 1931-07-22 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Amusement guide Page 2. Malayan Exhibition Page 9. About the Chevrolet Page 4. Peps, for chest and lungs Page 2. Phyllosan restores energy Page 13. Whiten tet'th with Pepsodent Page 8. Household stationery at Little's Page 10. Colossal bargains at the Shoe Store— Page CHRYSLER I j LOW259 words
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Advertisement21 1931-07-22 1 KLJM POWDERED MILK THE NEAREST APPROACH TO PURE, FRESH, PASTEURIZED MILK OBTAINABLE IN THE TROPICS. OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES.21 words
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Article430 1931-07-22 2 Monday. July 1?. His Excellency presided at a meeting of the Federal Council held at the Council Chamber. Government Offices. The following were the guests at a dinner given by His Excellency at King's House: Hon. Mr. C. W. H. Cochrane and Mrs. Cochrane. Hon. Mr.430 words
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Article107 1931-07-22 2 Wednesday July Before the Act ins Chief Justice in the Bat Room at 11 a.m. Narayrn Singh vs. F. Neelankavil. BtfoH* Mr. Justicv a'Brckrlt Terrr!l in Chief Justice's Court at 11 a.m. Bankruptcy: Examination under Bectfton II of: Cheong Ohwee Sun Nee Aog Ohwee Cboo, Oman Khan Surattoe.107 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement203 1931-07-22 2 NKETOLEME 7 An excellent preparation which efficiently PREVENTS and RELIEVES Mosquito Bites. Delicately perfumed, it is pleasant to use. PRICE $1.50 PER BOTTLE. MEDICAL HALL LTD. Opposite 0.P.0 Singapore. SERVICE— QUALITY— PRICE ECONOMY Have You Dined AT i The CAPITOL I Restaurant?] One trial will convince you of our superior203 words
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Advertisement225 1931-07-22 2 VICTORIA MEMORIAL I HALL Monday, August 10th at 9.30 p.m. I Return Visit of I SZIGETI THE WORLD FAMOUS VIOLINIST I Booking Opens at Little's Sat., July 25th, $4, $2 $1. I VICTOMA THEATRE A MRS. ALFORD PRODUCTION. OPENING PERFORMANCE SAT. AUG. Bth. AND TUES. AUG. 11th. WED. 12th. THURS.225 words
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Advertisement193 1931-07-22 2 K«ia«fia«««ifnriiiiifiSfnKiia^ TRADER HORN I Opens July 29th -|f 1 i m!i,Jw!£\m\\\tm^k^ ii^A nil A^^^k jjj JP ,HIHT^ TELEPHONE N9 6909 SLi I TO-NIGHT 6.15 9,15 MS 5 A brand new comedy with a brand new group of funsters SPENCER TRACY, EVERETT 1 HORTON, EL BRENDEL and I I UNA MERKEL193 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous286 1931-07-22 2 THE WEEK Wednesday. 22nd. High Water, 02.45. 9 3 ft.. 15.28. 8.6 ft. Rotary tiffin. Raflles Hotel. 1 p.m. Football: S. China XI vs. Singapore Cup XI. Stadium; Div. II Warders vs. Robinsons at SRC. G.E.C. vs. M.P.H. at Y.M.C.A. Police Band. Botanical Gardens 5.15 p.m. Thursday. 23rd. Hi«h Water.286 words
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Article2402 1931-07-22 3 FISHES AND REPTILES OF CEYLON EVOLUTION OF TURTLE Some Striking Zoological Curiosities "Some Zoological Curiosities of Ceylon" was the subject of an interesting lecture, illustrated with lantrr Rlidcs. delivered by Mr. P. E. P. I> raniyapala at a meeting of the Royal Asiatic Society (Oyion Branch) at the Colombo Museum.2,402 words
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Article73 1931-07-22 3 Negotiations for Commercial Treaty Constantinople. July The concluston of a Turco-Iraq Conuncrc ii Treaty and the adoptlun <:f neaiurea t-> maintain the security of the co:..mon n< r are expected to resul' fr( m the visit of the King of Iraq, who is accompanied by73 words
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Article40 1931-07-22 3 CHILD SHOOTS MOTHER Iluchut-est. .!un« 27. Maddened by his mother's rafferh^i foi I past year from cancer, an 11-jear-old Mboolboy DaOMd Paacaru shot her dead to-day in the preaence (.f his Uny staler and Bed, i<:i\!ri- n note begging forgiveness.40 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement370 1931-07-22 3 RE.CTRICITY ECONOMY AND SERVICE 1 I f>^^ It will save you f i|l TlMEanr/TROUBLE 9o dirt or erense on the clothes, no bendin* .Ih <>VCT r U)t sto V e no waitm B irons to heat 2— J Electric Iron heats as you use it, and f* can be used370 words
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Advertisement312 1931-07-22 3 I Estate Trust Agencies I I (1927) Limited. i BRANCHES: I I ?J' IE&SfEL?** 6 MALACCA. I 14, Kiyne Street KUALA LUMPUR. jj W Registered by and Security deposited with W the Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers. w Guardians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised S g and Interest312 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement149 1931-07-22 4 THE WORLD'S SMART THOROUGHFARES know the quiet purr 01 its motor purr vji ixiw m m ■> I j i in ~-^v nf riKtom rar character and distinction. ui Chevrolet DeLux Roadster near the Spanish Monument in Buenos Aires, Among TVi^r^ ic riianified Town Car, luxur- the smart circles of149 words
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Article505 1931-07-22 5 "PLUM" WODEHOUSE Life and an Adventure in Hollywood (BY MOLLIE MERRICK) Hollywood. A great wave of amazement and an oh! of incredulity has followed upon the news that Mr. P. o. Wodehouse had received an incredible salary from M.G.M. for writing merrily alongcreating the happy little505 words
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Article239 1931-07-22 5 Accident While Motoring with a Friend Damages of £700 were awarded in the King's Bench Division to Mrs. Annie Webber, who, with her husband. Mr. Myer Bernard Webber, has a millinery business at Berwick-street. W. The award was for injuries received while she and her husband were239 words
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Article140 1931-07-22 5 Gendarmes Call to Take Him for the Army Paris. A warrant has been issued by the French Military authorities for the arrest ol Primo Carnera, the Italian boxer, in connection with his military service. Gendarmes called at his traininM quarters at St. Germain, but were tcld that140 words
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Article58 1931-07-22 5 The Nangsue Birr.b Dai < Bangkok > sta'rs that tho Lawn Tennis Association of D. E I. has sent an invitation to Nai Sanoh Varnangkula, the local champion, to play in an open championship tournament at Batavia, the expenses of travel to be defrayed by the said Association. It is58 words
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Article724 1931-07-22 5 What London Talks About [From Our Own Correspondent] London, June 24. The will of Mr. Arnold Bennett, the novelist, has I understand been admitted to probate. The document discloses that he has left about £50.000. He directs that approximately two thirds of his estate should go724 words
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Article207 1931-07-22 5 Garden Suburb Trust and Its Development Many residents of Hampstead are disturbed at the newt that Turirr's Wood, which 1^ situated between the Spaniard's Inn and Hampstead Garden Suburb. is to be "developed. and the local Clarden Subui b Trust, which i<- offering building plots in the wood207 words
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Article301 1931-07-22 5 "The Main Object of the Police" In sentencing a man and a boy for stealing a car, the Recorder. Sir Ernest Wild, after commending two mobile pallet constables mk) at the Old Bailey "While engaged in fOW laudable attempts to» make people drive decently, you came upon301 words
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Article110 1931-07-22 5 STRANGER IN THE CHOURS Walked Calmly in and W'vnt A unman who obtained dress similar to those worn by fh< chOTUI m ttM Russian opam ;md b.illtt at tiu- I v< rum Ih.;»h.\ ttaded th» ■U doorkeeper al tht ttaaatvt, wlMfa Chaliaplne was appearing, and k p ')t oa t<»110 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement367 1931-07-22 5 W^^T. 7.' a sporty Roadster at a truly low price Gleaming with chromium plate, finished in sporting colours and built on low rakish lines, this 1931 Chevrolet de Luxe Roadster is one of the handsomest cars on the road. A wide, easily-entered "dickey" at the back seats two people in367 words
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Advertisement184 1931-07-22 5 ww Wm m "v VI j_' A Nurii *'T^ t^% "v -y K m M J 1 1 I k f| my I kMFt am ywy a q T7C*pv i^\XT Si C Ihml a ftuhm. A W/VO rHU UW mmm f Doctor's b^y tUi OT T\TCTTTXTT^ "B*Ky wm fed on184 words
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Article2393 1931-07-22 6 ELIAS TOBENKIN - Rich Awards Dangled by Soviet ELIAS TOBENKIN Peasants Question Now If They Shall Ever Share Them BY Moscow. THE extent to which unemployment elsewhere contributed to the rapid progress of the first two years of the Five Year Plan, by releasing to the Soviet Union on comparatively unexpensive terms some2,393 words
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Article1124 1931-07-22 6 HORATIUS - AVERAGES AND INFERENCES HORATIUS BRIDGE By BRIDGE, which is, of course, a product of whist, has proved itself to be very susceptible to development. In its early stages it was quite a simple game and its basic foundation was that of distribution. One expected a normal distribution and based one's1,124 words
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Article, Illustration1213 1931-07-22 6 Our Chess Editor - Chess Problems and Solutions. Our Chess Editor. By ■Problem No. 122: by O. Wurzburg. Black 11 pieces. 1 White 7 pieces. I White to move and mate in three moves. > World Championship It would appear now that the high hope of an early match between Dr. Alekhine and Senor1,213 words
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Article158 1931-07-22 6 RED LAVA, by Jay Marston. Ward Lock and Co. 6 A good readable tale, the scene of which is laid mainly in Kenya. The plot turns on a quarrel between a young married couple, the wife having been left a large sum of money by theNashville Banner - 158 words
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Article56 1931-07-22 6 Berlin Exhortation to A Jarring note lnterv< hannonloui etrcumstaiv of the British v ;ii: lnp N shire to Kiel. During the night, Cornn ])lac;u-(lrci throuffhout U emanate from memberi <>i i which exhorted Ihe Britl bin the M Red I The police ha Ul Fire56 words
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Advertisement415 1931-07-22 9 BUSINESS CARDS. ~^TK KITS TYPEWRITER AGENCY ■IH STATIONERS AND >rrrr£sr N M x change Garble merchants. SI\C;\PORE CASKET CO. No*. 1 3, Penhas Road, „(t Lavend<T Street Phone 6075. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY H NUGENT BUCKERIDGE Mu first LLisa Work Lowest Rate* LAIDI AW BUILDING I'hone 7898. r"""sKL™""(JRANGE LICENSED. Istli mill*415 words
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Advertisement647 1931-07-22 9 I TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. I NOTICE is hereby given that tenders are now I Invited for the following materials or services. land that particulars of such tenders may be [obtained In the Tender Room. Municipal I Offices I Erection and Completion of One Block o I Changing Rooms647 words
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Advertisement704 1931-07-22 9 NOTICES. SINGAPORE TURF CLUB. NOTICE. Autumn (Gold Cup) Race Meeting 1931. Saturday, August 29th, Wednesday, September 2nd, Saturday, September sth, Wednesday, September 9th and Saturday, September 12th. r ENTRIES CLOSE at 12 o'clock noon on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19th, 1931. SWEEPS.— A $5 UNLIMITED SWEEPSTAKE FOR MEMBERS ONLY will be held704 words
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Advertisement520 1931-07-22 9 NOTICES LIVE SHEEP NOTICE— TO— BUTCHERS. For sale Australian sheep to arrive Singapore during September, October, November. Apply by letter to Box 931 care of Free Press. AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALE of HIGH GRADE WAX POLISHED SOLID TEAK OFFICE FURNITURE ETC. To be held at ROOM No. 32 MERCANTILE BUILDING520 words
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Advertisement631 1931-07-22 9 MALAYAN EXHIBITION I I KUALA LUMPUR, ArcarHT i»t to jjj AN EXHIBITION OF MALAYAN AGRICULTURE a ijj IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. I l Eitcr-ttfcif ViHthnili I military T»itt<»*>: The Exhibition will be opened by— RE. The Governor jg and High Commissioner. Sir Cecil dementi, G.C.M.G. S at 11 a.m. on631 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article46 1931-07-22 10 GLENNON.-On July 19. 1931. at 25 Peral Road. Penang. to Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Gtennon a son. Both doing well. REYNOLDS. —At the European Hospital Kuala Lumpur, to Ethel Mary, wife of th Rev. F. W. J. Reynolds, The Parsonage, Kual: Lumpur, a daughter.46 words
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755 1931-07-22 10 SINGAP ORE FREE PRESS. WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 1931. GERMAN CRISIS PROSPECTS. Prospects for a satisfactory issue of the German crisis have improved considerably during the past few days. The French statement after the earlier Paris conferences was distinctly guarded but was otherwise hopeful, and, in any case, it was not755 words
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Article430 1931-07-22 10 A lecture on "Illusion" will be given at the Theosophical Society, 181 Tank Road, at 6.30 pjn. to-morrow. It is announced that, owing to the financial crisis in Germany, the proposed visit of the Graf-Zeppelin to England has been postponed. Mr. Gopaljee Madhavjee, the partner of Messrs. Chimanlal Chunilal and430 words
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Article245 1931-07-22 10 MURDERED CHINESE Judge Comments On Treatment of "Valuable Evidence" At the resumed hearing of the case in which two Chinese, On Kiam Ktat and Ng Chong are charged with the murder of Chng Sim Yeok and of the attempted murder of Tan Muah as the result245 words
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Article214 1931-07-22 10 Appeal to Owners of Good oirus The annual show and exhibition of poultry will be held on the first two days only of the Malayan Exhibition at Kuala Lumpur. The schedule of classes is divided into wan groups viz: imported, bred in Malaya, novice, pigeons, eggs, miscellaneous214 words
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Article273 1931-07-22 10 By Lieut-Col. M. J. T. Reilly. M.C., Commanding S.S.V.F. Singapore, July 22. Camps. The following camp is republished for information. Place. Unit. Assemble Disperse Changi Ist. Bn. S.S.V.F. 31.7.31 3.8.31 Rang-es. The following Ranges are published for information. Buses leave Drill Hall Sat: Sun: B. T. R.273 words
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Article168 1931-07-22 10 Colonel and Chief Paymaster E. A. Lang arrived by the Takada from Hong Kent aI1;i is taken on the strength IfftUyi Ccmmind A special literary meeting of the AimlnVernacular School incorporating the Sanatan Dharma High School, will be held at 5 p.m. to-day at 29-A. Lorong 2, East Coast when168 words
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Article493 1931-07-22 10 REPORT TO GOVERNfa Restriction anH Anti-U<. strl Views I From O;r O\v:. r Some montlis ago a rubber ",rr.~ formed In Holland in <>n. H problems affecting the industry parties both those m DMrour and tho restriction, are represented under the leadership of a < h.unr.an493 words
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Article97 1931-07-22 10 Committee Report June Ai pllcat om Bingap i i Ixx .1 C Ben Mai. i Kedata Pei Negrl B mb 9 K ila Lumpui I Number <>: On the -tn Deivtee Compens In t'lnployin Repatriated to C namitu Bmpl R^Hpt. .mh« ,MH f ICJB. OontrlbuW Donations IIJWOI 3.500.00.97 words
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Advertisement240 1931-07-22 10 WHY DOES THE CONNOISSEUR ALWAYS COME TO CALDBECK'S BECAUSE HE KNOWS WHERE TO GET THE VERY BEST. The Connoisseur comes to CaldbecWs. I SHOP in the EVENING 1 I OUR STORES ARE OPEN AT I Selegie Road t^ I Katong Keppel Harbour P' m g I Orchard Road till 7.240 words
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Advertisement87 1931-07-22 10 IF YOU ENJOY READING GOOD BOOKS JOIN Kelly Walsh's "BOOK-LOVERS LIBRARY" AND READ All the latest novels for a small yearly subscription SUBSCRIPTIONS 1 BOOK $10.00 PER YEAR 2 BOOKS $15.00 PER YEAR KELLY WALSH LTD. (Incorporated in Hong Kong) RAFFLES PLACE— SINGAPORE. U. S. De SUVA BROS. I I87 words
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Article58 1931-07-22 11 SHIP FROM SINGAPORE Cocaine and Chandu Worth $60,000 on Own Correspondent) '•fnaryf, July 21. I OUncee Of cocaine and 40 ndU VC] izrd by the Monopolies tboard the Kumsang yesterday in Singapore. The drug.} were (I in th<- after part of the ship. n Di the owners58 words
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Article116 1931-07-22 11 rßcho of the Shafto ase m Our Own Correspondent l»oiian»r. July 21. Haw, cx-rashK-r of Mansfield's, OOOVfetod on a charge of ing T O Shafto. li.rmor AcHTTtaf a prison .sentence for trust Accused in a state dock said lie saw an order not ftdvaneet which was not acted116 words
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Article84 1931-07-22 11 Chances Against ■:.<:> and umur as genuine a .tin nt were made in the Third terday ■faint* a European ink Bullen. According to the proseuaed received a payment from Sir J :i Ltd. on behalf of the Straits liei '.i which firm, it is said, he partner, and84 words
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Article51 1931-07-22 11 S Premier Forbes on Position <>{' New Zealand Eteuter*l Service] Wellington, July 21. S Premier Forbes, initiating a debate on the results of the last i Imperial Conference, stressed S toe importance of New Zealand beii ched to the Singapore base and regretted the necessity i i of51 words
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Article102 1931-07-22 11 Strata General Supplier. He February 28 this year he sold m Ltd., goods to the value of Bullen applied for payment and was ■")'i. t ,r the amount. Into which a preliminary enquiry nuneno I before Mr. j. f. f. Gregg. M trate, yesterday, were that indorsed the cheque and102 words
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Article58 1931-07-22 11 Constable's Attempted Suicide •!]< pallet court lock-up after convicted and rx?ntenced to two oroua imprisonment on a charge of "i).y from Chinese hawkers, a constable attempted to commit Ling himself. He wound a round Ins neck and twisted it. Inspector Goldm:;n nt the man to release the58 words
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Article41 1931-07-22 11 Bangkok Sentence for Forgery PRBBB SERVICE—COPYRIGHT] Uangkok. July 21. hi" the Dame of the Munete Berlin on cheque for £200, a cmerty attached to the tofft- "i afternoon to 18 months' Accused had 20 years service Dt Foreign Affairs.41 words
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Article40 1931-07-22 11 "t of K.dah, his brotlu-r. and Inchfl Mat .stayed at the thrtr viMt to Malacca. They Tttta by the Hon. Mr. Tan M dinner by Utt Hon. Mr. L day. and breakfast on mornlnf by Dr. Hoops. C.B.E. Malacca Ouardian40 words
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282 1931-07-22 11 FURTHER SHORT-TERM CREDITS BUT NO LOAN LONDON IMPRESSION OF CONFERENCE UNITED STATES PROPOSALS "WILL NOT BE SPECTACULAR" [Reuter's Service] London, July 21. rp HE London Conference adjourned for the day after general discussion A in which Mr. Stimson said that the United States had not withdrawn any credits from Germany,282 words
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Article56 1931-07-22 11 [Reuter's Service] Baghdad, July 21. The famous Maude Hotel has been completely destroyed by fire. Among the residents were Mr. and Mrs. Day, Americans, who were flying round the world. They had arrived from Aleppo and were sleeping on the roof from which they escaped in their nightclothes56 words
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Article47 1931-07-22 11 Unable to Find Financial [Reuter's Service] Berlin, July 21. Efforts to find financial support lor the Nordwolle Company of Bremen in order to save it from bankruptcy have failed and the Bremen court has now granted the Dutch creditors a petition for winding up.47 words
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Article230 1931-07-22 11 Ruth Chatterton in the Right to Love Ruth Chatterton must be numbered among the best film actresses of the present day, and therefore can always be relied upon to give a good performance. In the Right to Love she has a rather drab story to contend with.230 words
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Article45 1931-07-22 11 [Reuter's Service] London. July 21. In order to prevent misapprehensions Reuter is requested to state that the J. F. Schroeder Bank, Bremen, which Ls closed temporarily is not connected with J. Henry Schroeder Company. London, and J. Henry Schroeder Banking Corporation. New York.45 words
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Article128 1931-07-22 11 Major Luang Chen Sorakich, the acting Commanding Officer of Gendarmerie at Samud Prakarn who was formerly Chief Inspector of the Bantawai police station, was produced in Borispah Court No. 1 and charged with having abetted the escape of Mr. C. Collaco. the former commercial agent of the Far East Oxygen128 words
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Article71 1931-07-22 11 Specialists and Experts Needed [Reuter's Service] London, July 20. Replying to a question in the House of Commons Mr. Gillett said the report of the Economic Mission to the Far East did not recommend the appointment of Trade Commissioners but specialists and experts. His department and members71 words
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Article242 1931-07-22 11 Creditor's Meeting Private Before the commencement of the first statutory meeting of the creditors of Sarkies Bros., held at the Chamber of Commerce, Fullerton Building, yesterday afternoon the Assistant Official Assignee (Mr. E. N. Taylor) said he understood there was a representative of the Press present. "It is242 words
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Article160 1931-07-22 11 Six Cylinder Love at the Alhambra Six Cylinder Love, the picture which began a season at the Alhambra last night is a simple little story told in a very entertaining manner. It is the old story of a wife who becomes reckless in her mode of living160 words
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Article56 1931-07-22 11 In grateful appreciation of his twenty-five years of self-sacrificing service in the cause of the Catholic Church, seven of which have been spent in Penang. the parishioners of the Church of the Assumption assembled in full force at the Church premises on Sunday evening to offer their congratulations to the56 words
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Article99 1931-07-22 11 DEATH DEMANDED Sequel to Shooting Robber at Mission Hospital [Reuter's Far Eastern Service] Shanghai, July 21. Following public agitation and "anti-imperia-list demonstrations" the Chinese authorities in Shantung have arrested Dr. Francis Tucker, the respected Superintendent of the American Board Mission Hospital at Tehchow, have taken him99 words
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Article125 1931-07-22 11 Miss Orpen Renounces Award [Reuter's Service] London, July 21. Wss Millie Orpen has renounced to the Haymarket Capitol the full amount awarded her and has undertaken not to enforce payment. Miss Orpen as a "common informer" established the right to recover £5,000 against a cinema which kept open125 words
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Article81 1931-07-22 11 Ex-Secretary Taken to Prison [Reuter's Service] Santa Fe, New Mexico. July 21. Conveyed in a black ambulance which he described as "That damned hearse." ex-Secretary for the Interior Albert Fall was taken to NewMexico State Prison to serve his sentence of a year and a day for81 words
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Article59 1931-07-22 11 Inspection of Kuala Lumpur Hospital [Prom Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur, July 21. Sir Cecil Clementi visited the General hospital this morning and spent nearly two hours inspecting the institution. Sir Cecil is expected later in the day to discuss the subject with the Resident, Mr. Caldecott.59 words
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Article86 1931-07-22 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] London, July 21. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £111 15 16 (£ll2 5 16). Forward £113 15 16 (£ll4 5 16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair86 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Letter178 1931-07-22 11 To the Editor. Sir, —I crave the courtesy of your ipacii to place before your reader:; a conundrum to which some of them may be able to give the solution. Why is it that Benzine is sold here at a price far in advance of that at which178 words
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Article93 1931-07-22 11 English clubs are tumbling over each other in their efforts to obtain the transfer of Harrison, the sturdy centre forward of Yoker Athletic, following the peace pact between the Scottish F.A. and the Intermediate Association in Scotland. A few days ago Harrison played in an Intermediates' match which attracted about93 words
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Advertisement97 1931-07-22 11 i u lILIGHT I niITPU i i uuiun I !n r ic i ji 1 LAGER) 1 tfi i ic i The Ideal Tropical Light i 1 lonic Beverage I ft ji i I II BOTTLED if GOODNESS 1 i tc !fi tc Si I Robinson S Co., Ltd. l97 words
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Article168 1931-07-22 12 ROYAL MAIL AFFAIRS Living on its Own Fat for Years RAPIDLY BECOMING A SKELETON [Reuters Service 1 London, July 20. Lord KyLsant and Mr. Morland entered the dock at the Old Bailey and pleaded not guilty to charges arising out of the affairs of the Royal Mail168 words
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Article1632 1931-07-22 12 r- I Ljrd Kylsant. who. at all material times, was chairman and managing director of the Royal Mail Btean Packet Company. was charged, on two summonses, with, in May. 1927. and May. 1928. makir.g. circulating, or publishing, or Concurring i-i 'o doing, annual reports of the directors1,632 words
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Article232 1931-07-22 12 FALSE PRETENCES Singapore Residents Victimised Leonard Hince, a European, was yesterday morning produced before the District Judge. Mr. G. C. Dodd, to answer three charges of cheating by falsely representing to Evan Wong, Tay Lian Teck and Martin Francis James that he was the representative of232 words
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Article24 1931-07-22 12 Mother of Gandhis Lcndon. July 14. The death has occurred of Lady Slade. mother of Mr. Gandhi's disciple. Ifta Slade.24 words
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Article1262 1931-07-22 12 LORDS DEBATE Trans-Continental Flight Difficulties Viscount Gage initiated a debate in the House of Lords on June 23 on *Jie matter of air communications. In the course of the debate Lord Amulree, Secretary of State for Air, said inter alia The noble Lord. Lord Trenchard. also referred1,262 words
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Article529 1931-07-22 12 CONGRESS LEADERS Invitations Issued for September Meeting [Renter's Service] London, July 21. In order to broaden the basis of the Round Table Conference and include the Congress leaders the Premier has issued 36 invitations to the Federal Structure Committee to meet in London early in September.529 words
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Article215 1931-07-22 12 European Fined for Rash Driving The Fourth Police Magistrate (Mr. C. H. Whitton) appeared in the Second Police Court on Monday morning as complainant in a case in which C. Cator, an employee of Messrs. Guthrie and Company, was charged with rash driving and with driving without a215 words
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Article362 1931-07-22 12 BRITISH SOLDIERS ATTACKED SHANGHAI FRACAS Grim Fight with Chinese Gang Shanghai, July 11. An astounding story of a British soldier's single-handed fight with a gang of Chinese ruffians, when his companion had been knocked unconscioiLs with a blow over the head with a bamboo ipc;le. has been revealed by enquiries362 words
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Article197 1931-07-22 12 Month Imprisonment for Japanese Women Convicted on a charge of being the keeper of a brothel, a Japanese woman named Moto was sentenced to a month's rigorous imprisonment by the District Judge. Mr. O. C. Dodd. yesterday. Detective Inspector Mclntosh stated in his evidence that at 1.30 a.m.197 words
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Article95 1931-07-22 12 Formation of an Armoured Car Section It is proposed to f jrm the new Armoured Car Section at once, and recruiting is now open Recruits can enrol into this unit direct but. with the exception of Drivers and those who have previous Machine Gun experience, will brequired95 words
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Article850 1931-07-22 12 CONFERENCE OPENB Turning l>o j nt in u History THE DANGERS OF I P} (British Radio- Olluuu Within a few hours ol Victoria the delegates from Italy and Belgium, *ho hiU. to attend the Seven Power German financial situation, h., lin company with the repre ent Britain.850 words
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Advertisement636 1931-07-22 13 S. K. Line. ,K..IK AFRICA. NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INDIA. HABI LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK Pr?lEht S< 1 (Prom Kobe, Aug 28 IFSSI?"*** Hambur B lM mtM ..I rban. P. Elizabeth. Cape Town. Rio dc Janeiro Santos Montevideo and Buenos Alre. via Colombo Round-the-world Passage £190i o mmmmt636 words
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Advertisement606 1931-07-22 13 if) SAILING NOTICE \\f 111 OF FAMOUS 11 I\\ PRESIDENT LINERS. JIM Ml I TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON (\m I FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO 11 ■11 SUEZ, »»ORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES AND II m\\ GENOA. I IM Ml Arrive Leave Leave Arrive \Mt ■I S'pore. S'pore.606 words
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Advertisement847 1931-07-22 13 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OP BATAVIA (Incorporated in Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 5451. with sub-connections to.-Passage Freight* Transhipment. Marine Department and Managers desk. Representatives in the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penan., of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU. BOOKING847 words
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Article795 1931-07-22 14 WORLD DEPRESSION Chances for Educated Women Last year was the most unfavourable year for migration since the War, states the report of the Oversea Settlement Committee for the period January 31, 1930, to March 31, 1931. The generally depressed conditions which prevailed during 1930 have been795 words
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Article95 1931-07-22 14 Nineteen Sent Ashore London, Jane 25. Feeble .knocks emanating from No. 1 hold on the steamer Port Nicholson two days out of Wellington led to the discovery of four stowaways and incidentally saved them from suffocation. At the East Ham Police Court to-day they were sentenced to 2895 words
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Advertisement685 1931-07-22 14 Burns Philp 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 8.8. MANGOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only] M. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de685 words
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Advertisement418 1931-07-22 14 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. l nc (Incorporated In VMJL) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE, Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). M.S. SILVERWALNUT In Port July 27 f MS. SILVERPALM Aug. 11 Aug. 17 For rates and particulars please apply to: AGENTS, SINGAPORE, PENANG AND port418 words
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Miscellaneous694 1931-07-22 14 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Kuala Pahang Pekan, Sungei Lembing and Kuan tan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 6 a.m Bangkok every Thursday 8 a.m Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh. Taiping. Penang and Kedah I and Lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and694 words
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Miscellaneous31 1931-07-22 14 CLEARANCES July 21. Singkep, Sidajoc, Mambang. Abella, Toussoum, Schouten, Siaoe, (Dut) Anshun, Hua Tong. Larut. C. Hin Tay Yit, Autorredon, Benreoch. Corato. Secla Shell. Hong Keat, Gemas. Honp, Kwong, Esmeralda, (Brit).31 words
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Article301 1931-07-22 15 Rassia'a Inquiries for t account for ships are The Times), to extend 4 various types, including h 000 tons deadweight, with ell ratable for carrying 4 (itiO and 5.000 tons; oil d [Of < inytaf passengers U»d a motor liner of about refrigerated spar-, capable ind suitable for301 words
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Article141 1931-07-22 15 KENT 'S COMMANDER rating Record of His Service Career me operative on June n J H Godfrey to command the li is relit ting at Chatham commissioning this duty as flagship on the Lin B H Ramsay. M.V.0., anded the vessel for two years. Of the Imperial Defence autumn. i141 words
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Article98 1931-07-22 15 from I>uty for Voyages >t ion has been made by Hong Kong, in Council under iquors Consolidation Ordinance No. 9 of 1911 from duty of intoxicating use as ships stores and mural bonded or licensed ship l«»r the BM of which they under an export permit in the98 words
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Article527 1931-07-22 15 Judgment in Rangoon Case Judgment has been deliv-^red by Mr. Justice Das in the Rangoon suit the Secretary of State for India In Council v. Lim Kar Chang, Rangoon Port Commissioners and two others. His lordship said that the Seang Bee was a sea-going British ship.527 words
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Article248 1931-07-22 15 Lord Jellicoe on War Record Admiral of the Fleet Lord Jellicoe was the principal guest at the bi-annual dinner and reception of the Forum Club at 6, Grosvenorplace. S.W. Lady Guggisberg presided. Proposing the toast of "Her Highness the President." Lady Hollis said that Princess Marie Louise was248 words
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Article90 1931-07-22 15 Dorsetshire and Norfolk Leave Kiel Kiel. July 11. The British cruisers Dorsetshire and Norfolk left this morning for home by way of the Kiel Canal, after a highly successful visit lastinu a week, during which the offirers and crew were everywhere received with the greatest cordiality. While90 words
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Article92 1931-07-22 15 L Reduced Passenger Fares Paris, July 10. The principal item on the agenda of the international conference of the shipping lines interested In the North Atlantic traffic, is the early reduction of first class passengei fares on the giant, luxury liners, where thte year's decrease in the volume92 words
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Article456 1931-07-22 15 The Question of Safety of Life at Sea Although no report has yet been made by the Conference which recently sat at Simla to formulate a set of rules applicable to construction and life-saving appliances on ships in Eastern waters fin accordance with the conditions laid down by456 words
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Article267 1931-07-22 15 Considerable Sums Involved New York, June 23. A shipbuilding programme. involving $17,000,000 1 £3.400.0001. was launched by the Grace Line to-day, when the keel was laid at Kearny. N.J.. of the first of four new liners which are to be built with a displacement of 16.000267 words
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Article100 1931-07-22 15 Destroyer on Rocks En Route to Saghalien Tokyo, July 6. The destroyer Nadakaze which went aground in fog off Kitashiri Point when on her way to Saghalien on July 3 is reported to be in danger. She Is lying at an acute angle and is being pounded by100 words
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Article139 1931-07-22 15 A correspondent of the Sri Krung (Bangkok) writes that the gendarmerie, at Jaiya (on the west coast of the Gulf, in changvad Surasthradhani) learnt of the activities of a sailing vessel in the smuggled opium and firearms trade. They succeeded in boarding the vessel at sea on the 7th inst..139 words
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Advertisement535 1931-07-22 15 I do you manage to ktip thin Jim i* this hxastfy cTimat** I I V loiw^ dihlk W M !y w/ir cootmm motorimm I I wf/ffi& and dec* rmt *h*~ **t m I Apoliinaris "i TlcA\/Fl The New A\w-> FUNDS SCENIC ROUTE N y\ fUINU^. I/J Ji h"/^^^\ N I535 words
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Article304 1931-07-22 16 Expensive Harrow Fielding Mistakes London July 10. The two day match at Lord's between Eton and Harrow opened to-day and Eton batted first. Allen scored 102 and Hotchkin 153. enabling their School to declare with 431 on the board for five wickets. At the close of play304 words
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Article157 1931-07-22 16 Programme of Drills up to and for week ending 26th July, 1931. Wednesday, 22nd. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall. Ist Bn. Sig. Sec, Voluntary Morse Class; M.G. PI. (Eurasian), Platoon Parade; 2nd. Bn. Sig. Sec. Signal Training; S.R.A. v.. Battery Parade; 6 PI. "B" Coy., L.G. Instruction. Thursday,157 words
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Article226 1931-07-22 16 Brother-in-Law Declines Role of Match-Maker Gampaha, July 8. 'The accused is angry with me. He wants me to arrange a marriage for him, which I am unable to do," said a man' named M. Qabriel Fernando, of Udugampola. to-day at the Gampaha Police Court when226 words
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Article205 1931-07-22 16 Prince's Liking for Motorboat Racing London, July 10. The Prince of Waless progressive Ueu are again surprising even his intimate friends. According to The Star, he has lately been seen on the lake in Windsor Park, shrouded in the spray created by a fast outboard motor205 words
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Article14 1931-07-22 16 Under the Pensions Ordinance Mr. G. Hawkins has been seconded for service in Johurv14 words
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Article66 1931-07-22 16 ANGLO-INDIAN TRAGEDY Sudden Collapse at BlipV >l«'t"t in lim aw The proeeedtngi %i :i dm lore bnncta «>f the An Europt an As.s(xia.i n wen to-day, uIK-n M; mrmbrr of the <•• ii.muiuty I sure ami expired. Certain alleged hi funds of (he A isociati being hotly d moved an66 words
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Article27 1931-07-22 16 Body found hi WolUi tIKII aged ti en' o, t* i r. Imei found In Lieut l the IOUI Vici I Of ;i d27 words
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Article24 1931-07-22 16 Scotland Win I 1 1 1 Shield i v p.. i Chmrterhou 481) CUtU n 47H I iii Um I to-d I24 words
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Article31 1931-07-22 16 Or: with ntet annual beld p lerdaj in the Town H hx-ai branch of the I n formed bjf th< H Belangoi Mi li MM tilt ir if 14 different counti31 words
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Advertisement256 1931-07-22 16 AN EXCELLENT RANGE TO CHOOSE FROM AT ATTRACTIVEjPRICES ILOOK THESE OVER AUSTIN '7' An economical car at a reasonable price. Runs well $400 AUSTIN '12' One of the best propositions obtainable at the price. Good appearance. Mechanically sound «p4DO BUICK *6' Wire wheels. Good engine and body. Tyres O.K $050256 words
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Advertisement738 1931-07-22 16 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England) Capital £3,000,000 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. S. C.738 words
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Advertisement140 1931-07-22 16 INSURANT ;f7"^ south imM BRITISH \||P INSURANCE COMPWv I IMlTpf, FIRE, MARINE, TRANSR AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRKM R\j K L. C. MARGOLIOL"IH. Ml na Office 2, Finlayson Grw n THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORIM)K\i] 0N FIRE, MARINE, MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE. L. G. JOHNSON140 words
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Miscellaneous384 1931-07-22 16 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations which can be received m Singapore daily: Java Stations: Bandoeng PLM 24.46 metre from about 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok,384 words
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Advertisement668 1931-07-22 17 0. S. K. Line. t HKOIK. AFRICA, NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INDIA. M \i:i LOf ANGELES and NEW YORK 'Express PMght Service) (From Kobe) Aug 28 OJIS ;I LONDON. Rotterdam, Hamburg. cßreim-n, and Antwerp 11 via Colombo Aug. 16 18 |i M IBU l>l KHAN, P. Elizabeth, Cape Town.668 words
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Advertisement603 1931-07-22 17 if) SAILING NOTICE \\f 111 OF FAMOUS I\\ PRESIDENT LINERS. IIM Mi TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON I FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO. VlB Ml SUEZ, i'OKT SAID, ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES AND jII m\\ GENOA. Jim MM I Arrive Leave Leave Arrive £^K< ■I S'pore. S'pore. Penan^. N. York.603 words
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Advertisement886 1931-07-22 17 K. P. IVI. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. j I ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA j (Incorporated in Holland.) ONDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN OOVERNifILNT Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to.— Passage, FrelghU E Transhipment, Marine Departments and Managers desk. Kepresenutlves in the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penan. of the886 words
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Article63 1931-07-22 19 amal I'ulai Final l)i\ irlcnd SKKVICE— COPYRIGHT J I crnlMfi. July 21. i i unit'd report itltrloeat a md it is proposed to carry of £1»; 199. d annual mooting adoptrtna ;i n:t profit of £28,9i1. ting to it j per cent have •<> issu'- .1 final wry63 words
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Article72 1931-07-22 19 March and April Statistics re corrected statistics for the h and April in connection with the four signatory countries tlom Scheme re published in the "Buli referrtnf to n.e.i.. apparently Interpreted as "Official exports" are reare now submitted for in future such illicial 1 be published in the72 words
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Article109 1931-07-22 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT Singapore. July 21. and business negligible. tin came through from abroad but the metal has defherc If uiilik- ly to bo much \t stamiation un'il news 1 to the trend of affairs at the I libberi mall buyers of lien- udaii at 93 and Pajama lihn109 words
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Article119 1931-07-22 19 Kid for Business in Far Bast k ai though Canada is moft geographical location with trade than H the United during the past year. Canadian J have actively considered plans a larger share of trade in the and th 0 Caribbean, tnfl prepared for a little Vancouver.119 words
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Article47 1931-07-22 19 I*3o, compartai with net 1929, i> reported bf Rubber ducting the i< m from ui there remains u.508 houW i> carried lorto be paid (againat 5 per inted in 769,6171b. "pH id price realised portion sold was 4.77d 9 I7(i i the remainder bcinp47 words
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Article30 1931-07-22 19 SCOTTISH MALAY RUBBER s ottli h Malay Rubber 't foi- \[vmi The i in m iv- 'fit ol fJi« Includin amount 1 Afiei aUowlpi deprecla- '■> be carried rorward, tubi i30 words
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Article100 1931-07-22 19 Changes in Representative Prices [United Press Association New York. July 20. American Can Common 104 Cities Service (Corn*. 10 Colombia Gas and Electric 31 »i Curtis Wright Electric Bond and Share Corp. 40 General Electric Co. 42 General Motors C8 National City 3ank 80 New York100 words
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Article241 1931-07-22 19 Perak Hydro-Electric Another prior charge which, in my view, Invites the consideration of the more speculative ly- minded investor at the price is the 7 pel cent, participating debenture stock of the Perak Hydro-Ekctric Power Company, now priced at £36 per £100 of stock, writes the City241 words
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Article157 1931-07-22 19 In the course of an article by M. Gutmann in Ariers Speciaux et Leurs Emplois. a history of the high frequency electrical process Ls given, in which the following paragraph appears: "A little later the English company Allen installed a furnace of 250 kgs. for the production157 words
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Article161 1931-07-22 19 Tlv* report of tho Bangrin Tin Dredging Company rtttwi that the profit of £14.488 was Insufficient to provide the amount that would normally be applied to writing down the book value of the property and assets of the company. This profit has been added to the curryforward,161 words
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Article97 1931-07-22 19 RICE CONTROL IN NANKING To enaun more effective control ovor food sup))' s iii tbe Capital, the Municipal Fo<ni Control Bureau has issued I eireulai order fc tbe hit dealers in the city instituting them to rompPe and ■übanH henceforth regutai in,! ria oi their .->tu< ks with adequat4 knowledge97 words
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Article367 1931-07-22 19 j EXCHANGE RATES July 21 SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2 3 27 32 London, 3 months' sight 2 3 13|16 London, 60 days' sight 2 3 25 32 London, 30 days' sight 2 3 3 4 London, demand 2 3 23 32 London, T. T. 2367 words
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67 1931-07-22 19 July 21st., 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers. R.S.S. equal to London Standard, Spoi 91., 9< 4 Standard R.S.S. on Tender Aug. 9:il 10 September 9 7 10 u Aug.-Sept. 97. 10u Oct.-Dec. 10», 10% Jan.-March 10 "s 10 7 s Tone of Market:—Dull. Latest Cable67 words
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Article883 1931-07-22 19 TUESDAY, JULY 2 1ST CLOSING QUOTATIONS Asam Kumbang 18s 6d 21s 6d Austral Malay 19s 21s Ayer Hitam (ss) 12s 9d 13s 9d Bangrin Tin 9s 10s Butang Padang (SP 10 15 Batu Caves ($1) 30 34 Bukit Arang ($1) 30 40 nom. Bur in ah Malay883 words
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Article174 1931-07-22 19 Reduced Loss on Year's Working The following is the directors' report to t h? shareholders of Ulu Pandan Rubber Estates to be presented at the annual meeting on July 29th. at noon at Messrs Evatt and Company's. The Accounts show a loss on the years working of174 words
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Article256 1931-07-22 19 Socony and Vacuum Amalgamation New York. July 5. The shareholders of the Standard Oil Company of New York and the shareholders of the Vacuum Oil Company to-day were notified that they are to meet on July 30 to vote approval or disapproval of the plan to mr-rge the256 words
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Article189 1931-07-22 19 The first report of Tanah Estates. Limited. covering the period from March 28 to December 31 last. States that the output of rubber amounted to 180.4361b.. against an estimate of 150.0001b. The crop realized 3.71d. per lb. net. After allowing for depreciation of buildings, &c. there was a189 words
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Article69 1931-07-22 19 Th? Riverside <S?langor> Rubber Company r-jpor' a loss of £3.440 for 1930 lamuibt a profit of £5.920 for 1929). The directors have transferred £3.000 from roserve. ar.d the bahUftce at the credit cf th? appropriation account, including the amount brought in. is £2.780. The sum of £1.00069 words
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Article53 1931-07-22 19 The Khota Tampan RubLer Company reports a loss for the year ended January 31 last of £3.808, compared with a net profit of £495 for the previous year. There is a debit balance of £963 carried forward. No dividend has been paid since 1928-29. when 2'- per53 words
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Article617 1931-07-22 19 Push for British Trade Writing in th? Advertiser's Weekly Mr O. E. Rowland. Chairman of Agricultural and General Engineers says: Many engineering firms live entirely by their OTTDM trade, and few of those to whom the home market is the more important can afford to disregard the world617 words
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Article89 1931-07-22 19 The crop produced by the Henrietta Rubber Estate for 1930 amounted to 548.0911b. (against 977.0641b. in 1929 >. which realized a (TOM price [)f 5.31d. (against 8 916d.) per poejßd. Then VU a loss on the year's working of £10 579 < against a profit of £7.950).89 words
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Article60 1931-07-22 19 Brisbane. Junr 2. The Treasury returns for May .show r. -venue .otalling £1,341.000 as eompared with £1,256,000 for the same month but year. Expenditure imounted to £984.000 as c-ompai.d with C994.000. The exrr.ss of expenditure over nreniM fot the last 1 1 months was £808.000 as compared with60 words
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Article53 1931-07-22 19 The profit of th<- Suimri Kri:ui Rubber Estate focUned from £22,794 in 1929 to £1.019 in 1930. No dividend Ls n-commcudcd 'against 10 per sent.), and the rarry-forward i.s onsequently Increased to £29.202. Last year £2.145 was rred to wwrn, The crop for 1930 amounted to 1.410.4551b53 words
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Article139 1931-07-22 19 Rubber tenders for Ultima! bargee and pier-heads, built up from th treads <>t tniCk tins, mechanically cut into van-u i /t <j circular discs or oblom- blocks, are Um lv t development of the Durable Mat Company, Seattle, Washington The rubber block* are forced upon soft nalvanv.rl iteeJ rod It139 words
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Advertisement72 1931-07-22 19 Assets exceed $12,000,000 Assurance In force over $38,000,00* The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Btralta Settlements > HEAD OFFICE. Winchester House. Singapore LONDON OFFICE: 27. Old Jewry, EC Company haa £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and compile* with uu British Lite Assurance Companies72 words
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Article2075 1931-07-22 20 Oolony-F.M.S. Cricket —Many Notable Absentees. The Captaincy Question. Mala v. m Lawn Tennis Championship Prospect*. Davis Cup Honours Within Reach of Britain. It is, we think, correct to say that the teams Hfhich have been selected to represent the Colony and the F.M.S. in the annual match2,075 words
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Article147 1931-07-22 20 The reduction in the railway freight on fresh fruits transported to Singapore has been having the desired effect on the depleted revenue from the F.M.S.R. goods traffic, says the Malacca Guardian. Daily on an average 8.000 durians are exported by rail to Singapore in preference to steamer transport, and the147 words
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Article41 1931-07-22 20 95 W A. Balhetciiet, SRC vs. Medical College Union. 72* W. Es.s. Medical College Union vs. S.R.C. 57 P. H. Stewart -Brown, \.crchants vs. Services. Bowling 5.31 Paymr. Lt -Comdr. C H. Rae, Services vs. Merchants.41 words
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Article380 1931-07-22 20 DOUBLES MATCHES Kleinman and Palmer Beaten In the inter-club tennis series at the S.C.C. yesterday evening both the Indo-Ceylonese and the S.C.C. won one doubles match each; N. E. Singham and S. Sittampalan loosing to J. A. Dean and W. Rodger, and A. T. Preira and G.380 words
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Article253 1931-07-22 20 Chinese and Gloucesters Share Points Chinese 1 Gloucester?! 1. In only drawing with the Gloucesters in the reserve division of the League at the Stadium yesterday, the Chinese failed to secure points which would have improved their chances of winning the division. However, they still have a fairly253 words
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Article18 1931-07-22 20 flaying on me s.h.b. ground the bat. beat the Vehicles Department by 3 goal? to18 words
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Article41 1931-07-22 20 Some misunderstanding arose regarding yesterday s First Division league fixture between the S.C.C. and Pulau Brani. The Islanders turned up but found that the Club team had not made preparations for receiving them. The match was postponed.41 words
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Article95 1931-07-22 20 What is claimed to be a record score for the nine-hole golf course at Bukit Fraser was made recently by Major W. H. Elkins, Champion of Malaya, when he returned a card of eight under bogey. Major Elkins went round with Mr. J. Poynton. He95 words
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Article53 1931-07-22 20 [From Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur, July 21. The Selangor team against Kedah en Saturday is as follows: Thin Chan, Abbott (Captain*, Thean Fatt, Hock Seng cr Kim Wan, Chong Bro. Peng Kong, Chelliah. B. De Souza. Abdullah. Scon Teck, Hamid. Reserves T. S. Tamaria. Sunny, Haniff.53 words
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Article84 1931-07-22 20 Commenting upon the cricket "ashes' in the form of a well modelled tusker elephant standing on a massive teak base, recently sent to Penang, the Bangkok Times remarks: For the sake of local cricket we sincerely hope the "ash^s" will not remain in th e keeping of Penang as long84 words
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Article506 1931-07-22 20 PENANG RACES Chances on First Day's Handicaps As is usually the case Penang has secured a good entry and there should be some interesting racing for with few exceptions, such as Orient Express and Brown Hill, the best horses are taking part. The fields at Ipoh tended506 words
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Article51 1931-07-22 20 Drawn Game Against Durham [Reuter's Servicel London, July 20. The two days match between the New Zealanders and Durham (Second Class County Champions) at Sunderland was drawn. Durham 145. New Zealanders 216 for 6. Allcott took seven of the county's wickets for 50 runs and Cromb scored51 words
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Article53 1931-07-22 20 AUGUST IST TO 3RD A 9 l-.oles Eclectic Competition will be held over the holidays from Saturday August Ist to Monday August 3rd inclusive. Any number of cards may be taken out. SUNDAY', Al GIST 2ND A Mixed Foursome Competition (9 holes) will be held on Sunday53 words
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Article113 1931-07-22 20 The Straits Chinese Recreation Club tennis tournament commences on Thursday, when the following ties will be played THURSDAYS TIES -A" Singes Handicap Goh Clx-ng Hee vs. Chia Teck Yam. "B" Singles Handicap Lim Chi en Tee vs. Ong Cheng Bee Tan Beng Hian vs. Tan Siong Teng.113 words
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Article39 1931-07-22 20 [Reutor's Service] New York, July 21. Monday's baseball scores were as follows: NATIONAL LEAGUE Chicago l Brooklyn AMERICAN LEAGUE New York 8: St. Louis 5. Boston 2: Cleveland 9. Philadelphia 12: Chicago 7. Washington 7. Detroit 3.39 words
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Article44 1931-07-22 20 There will be a 200 yards (6 lengths) Breast Stroke handicap race for 'A' and 'B' divisions, at the Chiner.e Swimming Club on Sunday, at 9.45 a.m. The Sea Serpents will play the Dragons at water pclo in the league match.44 words
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Advertisement188 1931-07-22 20 I THE INSTRUMENT W\? RE-CREATES. 09 HJ The livi ng personality of the v. KIR greatest artists is recorded with ■B^Kfl^l^D solutc fidelity on the WOOderlu] RE-ENTRANT GBAMOPHONC Unless you have heard "His Master's Voice" record: i on this instrument, you can have no conception of the < j| success188 words
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