The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 7 August 1931
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Title Section19 1931-08-07 1 The Singapore Free Press SO. 13,408. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article399 1931-08-07 1 Germany is facing a new crisis in the referendum initiated by the Stahlhelm for a dissolution of the Prussian Diet Page 11. Miss Amy Johnson received an enthusiastic welcome in Tokyo when she arrived there from London yesterday in record time. Molllscn has knocked 2 days off399 words
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Article1554 1931-08-07 1 A tall, handsome thing of cherry-wuod. the )ld clock stood for twenty-five years in aloof Sllenec at the turn of the stairs. Its face was ivoried by time and its hands forever pointed to half pa^t two. the hour when it had started its long journey fromE.W.G. In Christian Science Monitor - 1,554 words
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Advertisement228 1931-08-07 1 OBTAINABLE AT ALL li; IHNG PROVISION STORES RAFFLES HOTEL r tIXENT ACCOMMODATION WITH MODERN SANITATION. TERMS MODERATE FOI SPECIAL MONTHLY TERMS APPLY TO THE MANAGER SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT COMMENCING FRIDAY, AUGUST 7th, AND ON EVERY FOLLOWING FRIDAY THERE WILL BE A TEA DANCE 6.30—8.15 P.M. FOLLOWED BY AN INFORMAL DANCE 9.30228 words
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Advertisement375 1931-08-07 1 I EUROPE #HOTEL "Renowned by Recommendation" SPECIAL NOTICE. THE MANAGEMENT HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING THAT ON AND AFTER THURSDAY, 6th AUGUST, ROBERT DRESCHER'S FAMOUS VIENNESE ORCHESTRA WILL PLAY ON THE VERANDAH AND DURING MEALS, AND THE EUROPE HOTEL NEW DANCE ORCHESTRA, UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF MR. R. H. LAMBIE,375 words
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Advertisement121 1931-08-07 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Hotel announcements Page 1. Cinemas and amusements Page 9. Two remedies for Singapore fcot Page 2. Sang-Cre means freedom for anaemia Page 6. Protect yourself with an Ocean Policy Page 20. Maurice Chevalier rn H.M.V. Records Page 20. CARVED TEAK CHESTS LINED WITH CAMPHOR WOOD Combining beauty with121 words
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Advertisement6 1931-08-07 1 OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES6 words
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Article89 1931-08-07 2 Her Chancel for the Throne of Leichtenstein L'.rden. July JO. Tin American heiress, Aleena MicFaiiimd. who this afternoon married Prince Jean oi Llchtensteln, may become" the Bist Amsrican V*iii to we«r the crown Ol a Consort to a rt-ignmu European ruler, the bridegroom being ihe moeessoi to89 words
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Article71 1931-08-07 2 Friday. 5.00 p.m. Malay Drill Hall. *F" 'Malay i Company. Weapon Training. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall. Fortress Coy.. (Europeans.. Run Engine and Light; Bde. Sig. Sec.. Signal Training: 2nd Bn. Signallers, 30x Range. Saturday. 2.00 p.m. Bukit Timah Range. S.V. R.A.. Bi^ley Meeting; Farrer Range "D" <Eura.sian»71 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement293 1931-08-07 2 SINGAPORE FOOT. TWO NEW REMEDIES Antinea, 1.25 per bottle Absorbine Jr., 1.25 per bottle Stocks held by MEDICAL HALL LTD. j Opp. General Post Office i Outstation orders dspatched promotlv BTL "_L> '^S* S^JT'Wk. SkOf i The Art of dainty service makes J r/ie i I CAPITOL Restaurant] the outstanding293 words
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Advertisement580 1931-08-07 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby g<ve:i that tenders are now invited for the following material i or sei vices and that particular.-, of r,uch tenders may be obtained in th Tender Rnm. Municipal Offices Sale ol Scrap Iron. etc. at. Municipal Gas Works. Kallang Road Dfmt ol580 words
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Advertisement481 1931-08-07 2 TRADE MARK NOTICE. aiaiMMHaß^BMaa_n_a__________-______B_______________i__Haß^^^^. I 1 ______T NOTICE IS HEREBV GIVEN that the atnve tiade mark consisting cf the word 'PALMOLIVE*' in gold lettering displayed upcn a black band with geen background or in any other manner size. shap2. colour or form is the sole and exclusive property of COLGATE-PALMOLIVE-PEET481 words
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Advertisement346 1931-08-07 2 Infection at School Formamint will protect the children against infections caused by the coughing and sneezing of little playmates. Give your children a Formamint tablet when they go to school and when they come home. Formamint will I ward off infectious diseases, such us I Sore Throat, Influenza, MeasU*-.. I346 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous264 1931-08-07 2 W THE WEEK Friday. Mh. High Water 03.30. 7.5 it.. 1535. 83 R Garrison Sports. Tanglin. Pootball: Division II Medical College Union \s. G.E.C at SHB Cricket: sec Tournament etceteras vs Merchants John*** vs. R.AF a: Johore Bahru Police Band. Katorg Park. 5. 1S Saturday. 81 h. Hiuh Water. 04.39.264 words
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Article1751 1931-08-07 3 ELECTION (JOES WRONG i)c Valera Party Wins Kilrlare I From Our O-.u, Hi iii—imiln Dublin, July 6. The Kiidare by-election— caused by the death of Mr. Colahan. who had sat since the General Election in Labour interests, ended in a victory Of a kind for Mr.1,751 words
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Article224 1931-08-07 3 I Woman who Crossed Herself in Witness Box Kalutara. Julv »7 The Alutgama Police charted to-dav.' before .lfr. C. Oorloff, Additional Police Magistrate of Kalutara. a man named Saia with having on I July 17th, broken into the house of a woimn named Jane. The proseeut'on alleged224 words
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Article70 1931-08-07 3 Englishman Drowned in Madras Madras. July 26. j Mr. A. Hon?, an Englishman, aged 30, was drowned to-day at Parry's Beach, while bath- ing. j J Mr. Hone, who was a member of the Pharmaceutical Society, -a as Manager for India of (Crookcs Laberatori?*-, of London, and70 words
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Article47 1931-08-07 3 The Sumatra Coffee and Rubber Plantation. West Coast, of Armstcrdam. reports a loss for 1930 of £40.000, compared with a loss of £22.000 last year. The company is considering the abandonment of the rubber plantations al.o- j gether, and to restrict its activities to coffcplanting. r i47 words
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Article114 1931-08-07 3 Dying Sportsman's Champagne Vieniu July 7. Count Karl Anton Esterhazy riu* famous Hungarian .sporting nobleman, dying in a Vienna nursing home Irom the results of j*n operation for appendicitis, determined to be merry to the end. He called for a ulass ol champagne, drank it at114 words
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Article150 1931-08-07 3 Pair For Mr. J. H. Thomas in 32»> Minutes London, July i. A pair of all-British shoes, sizt: 9. for Mr. J. H. Thomas to wear with his Empire suit, w ere made yesterday 111 the record time of 32 mins. in the Bristol works ot Messrs. Cridlind150 words
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Article153 1931-08-07 3 A Long Felt Want Supplied Prom Our Own Correspond By Dutch Air fcCatl] \a ndor .li.ly U. Country clubs have became n popular that they are Dow definitely pan of t..«> social Ufa 1 the country. Tins was the (pinion given by member ol a153 words
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Article71 1931-08-07 3 Opera Singers' Pay to be Cut Vienna. State open singers are to com.- under the economy "axe- if a Bill is parsed which thr Cabinet have decided to introduce in Parliament shortly. The Bill proposes that the general managi-r of the State theatres should be empowered71 words
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Article58 1931-08-07 3 Coun. J. O. Richards, dairy farm 1, Fishguard, i.s the first in the town to bave Wi cob -hod with the non-slip rubber ihe N n only b: he hitherto dtfll.ulty in r oerd the rteen Wallis II ll reduced to a minimum. but the vour nd t_M C ~z.V-58 words
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Advertisement452 1931-08-07 3 NOTICE RENE ULLMANN'S ANNUAL CHEAP SALE ry important stock of JEWELLERY and of WT?t<*t WATCHES of the finest designs will be sold with VERY SIPORTANT REDUCTIONS on their prices DURING THF UONTH ol AUGUST 1931. This stock will include the LATEST PATTERNS Of Gold. WHITE GOLD, SILVER NICKEL !^5 r^ROME452 words
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Advertisement164 1931-08-07 3 Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited. BRANCHES. U, First Cross Street v- AI 11 Light Street M, Kivne <str**ot PENANG. 6 Mreot KUALA LUMPUR. thp gi? ter d by and Secur *y deposited with the Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers Gua rdlans> R t collectors, Investments Supervised and164 words
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Article795 1931-08-07 4 MOODS MODES OF EVE By Our Woman Correspondent IT has often surprised me that my sex out in Malaya do not take more interest In their gardens and gardening. So many of us here have extensive and beautiful grounds round our houses, such as we may never hope to get795 words
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HAPPY HOUSEHOLD
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Article86 1931-08-07 4 ALTHOUGH the majority of brides choose trousseaux of the utmost simplicity, individuality is sought, and one young bride has found it in painted material. She has ordered a pyjamas suit in natural -coloured shantung, a scroll design being stencilled in blues, mauves. and reds, the sort of colour86 words
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Article84 1931-08-07 4 A BRIDE who wants an unusual colour in her bridal attire should choose pink. Many Society girls have worn this already, and satin seems the favourite material, perhaps because it presents, just now. a wide number of faint, pink tints. The bridesmaids may counteract the utter simplicity84 words
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Article93 1931-08-07 4 PERHAPS an invalid, more than anyone else, will appreciate, in her convalescent days, the new chair which is very space-saving. This, in unpolished wood, is fitted with a large, cushioned seat. On one arm is a well for newspapers, and. on the other, a box to hold93 words
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Article85 1931-08-07 4 JUST now. in Paris, white is well liked and much worn. Yet in London it is still considered an extravagance, and one sees all-white toilettes in the evening only. For the day, white is mixed with vivid colours in plaid and striped materials. Or, in patterns, it goes85 words
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Article402 1931-08-07 4 My Gold Coast -'house-boy" is a treasure I True, he is also rather unexpected. This morning he came to me and announced: "I buy a wife next month, Ma. She live with me in your compound, please Ma, but she no bother to you. She very402 words
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Article, Illustration1204 1931-08-07 4 London. rHIS is the season of the year when the upper reaches of the Thames, where green awns slope down to the water's edge and leafy ■ackwaters invite to idleness, are most sought ifter at week-ends; to supply the needs of the *ver increasing numbers of motorists1,204 words
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Article592 1931-08-07 4 The Worst foe to Romance Superfluous tliiir By JOSIF GINSI'.I K (i Mrj THE worst too u, roman(> superfluous hair on a i face. We associate the idea withth! witches and old ha- depicted b_« children's books. The definite causes oi .superfluous hair have not been establWkU Bt observation proves592 words
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Article145 1931-08-07 4 There are drawbacks, of course, when the weather seems determined to <*p the verything we don't want it to do: but there, if one isn't blessed with a spirit of philosophy one could never enjoy picnics, even under ideal weather conditions. You should never know exactly where you145 words
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Article93 1931-08-07 4 TO take on the seaside trip there is a new sort of bag which also acts as a cushion. This is quite large, square and lined with a water-proofed material so that it will hold a swimming costume, towel and so on, very conveniently. Then, to turn93 words
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Article83 1931-08-07 4 IJEW women bother to keep special shoes for the car when they are driving, but it is economical to have shields which can be slipped over the heels, being held in place by elastic bands. They can be bought in am colour to match every pair83 words
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Article82 1931-08-07 4 A BOX for jewels, now that "jewels'" are so large, must be big and almost any box is used, provided it is decorative and spacious enough. From the art shops come boxes covered with bright paper, or cretonne, and imitation shagreen cases are very fashionable. There is82 words
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Article85 1931-08-07 4 PYJAMAS— A DAY MODE QUITE the newest pyjamas frock has been made by a Mayfair modiste in patterned pompadour silk, with a coat short and plain, but the bodice of the pyjamas makes up for any lack of ornamentation on the coat. Sometimes, in the pyjamas-frocks, the colour, too. is85 words
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Article3811 1931-08-07 5 PERAK CHRONICLES IN 1930 NOTABLE REVENUE DROP Absence of Unemployment Troubles From the annual report on Perak affairs in 1030. signed by Mr. B. W. Elles we take the following There were seven meetings of the State Council during the year, all of which were held at Kuala Kangsar and3,811 words
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Article148 1931-08-07 5 Lorry Journey Across Waterless Wastes of Central Africa Capetown. After a three years' journey through the bush of Central Africa in a six-wheeled motorlorry. M. Gabriel de Ramecourt has arrived in Capetown after many adventures. He left Algiers in October, 1928. striking into the Sahara Desert until148 words
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Article129 1931-08-07 5 Hopes of a New Loan Budapest, July 27. That foreign credits will not be withdrawn from Hungary was the reassuring declaration made by the Premier. Count Bethlen. in a statement published by the Press. Count Bethlen added that it would nevertheless b* necessary for Hungary to obtain a129 words
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Article47 1931-08-07 5 Messrs. William Warne and Co.. Ltd.. luiva brought, out a new rubber flooring Ht a competitive price. ThLs is made of tine grade mottled rubber surfac? with a black backing, which v lav on a fl^or without creeping and should be excellent for bathrooms, corridora*. staircases, etc.47 words
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Advertisement287 1931-08-07 5 Is your soap safe for I J_LX v^-~ "Ml To be safe for your clothes a soap should be safe for your hands. Sunlight Soap is! and the reason why it is so safe is that Sunlight is absolutely pure. The pure, rich suds of Sunlight Soar have such tremendous287 words
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Article139 1931-08-07 6 You can quickly end in:iigej,tion. dyspepsia, aridity, heaitouni or fl-Uuhnce by taking a littl" Bisr.rat'd' IfaffDMli after eating or whenever pain is tei;. This fine specific gives almost instant relief b\ n.'itralismg excess stomach acid and stopping iocd ferment.' tion 4amv two commune t OM-Mi139 words
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Article2438 1931-08-07 6 CYRIL A. PLAYEK - GREAT BRITAIN'S SOCIAL SERVICES CYRIL A. PLAYEK By Foreign Editor of the Detroit New:; AS INVESTIGATED BY AN AMERICAN London. GREAT Britain before the war wa, a rich man's country. The world wagged ior the well-to-do. The Empire existed for him to govern. The riches of the Indies were hisPress and N.A.N.A. Copyright - 2,438 words
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Article136 1931-08-07 6 Long Drop with Closed Parachute Brisbane, July 12. Mr. J. A. Milne, at Archerfield aerodrome this afternoon, as a result of a wager that it was possible to drop 1.000 feet with a parachute before pulling the rip cloth which unfolds the parachute, proved his contention to the136 words
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Article104 1931-08-07 6 Anyone who wishes to buy an expensive motor car second-hand nowadays has an excellent opportunity, for Rolls Royces. Bentley's. Daimlers and the like, are being sacrificed at absurdly low by people badly n need of money. One of the best known motor car firms has104 words
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Article189 1931-08-07 6 Belgian Chamber Allegations Brussels, Julv t. ThLs afternoon is the Lower House. M. Dejardin. Socialist Deputy, and M. Jaccjucmotte. Communist Deputy, asked M. Heyman the Minister of Labour and Industry, what he int nd id to do to suppress the noxious fum.-s in the valley of the Meuse.189 words
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Article28 1931-08-07 6 TWeHtJ POU at Bletchinßley sarn WCl'r Ht b> o.j[)i) mile I. ■,*>:, ol 115 tc 130 dei it- -i*iv«'d m -cod conditi Dowlodgmen «3 pp ted28 words
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Article52 1931-08-07 6 r uiru lenti»J Teeth MarKS Kohhri I Something m hd to the captun I K who rifled a rich pet and hit wife were dH firre. Ugh. nek ph* b ;t -•!> IntO the hMHI Ol who escaped The teetl for the am st ot I*o del52 words
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Advertisement208 1931-08-07 6 L '\.m*9> j®& J' 1 5 Ihe Sllenbnrgs Foods The* Allenburys' Foods are particularly suited to the feeding of babies in hot climates. They are germ free and their use is an absolute guarantee against infantile diarrhoea and cholera. Milk Food No. 1 Milk Food No. 2 Bin.', m 4208 words
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Advertisement433 1931-08-07 6 __r i ammw vB ____^^^^T_T vH k__M__E BLOOD CREATOR) means FREEDOM FOR ANAEMIA SUFFERERS! *x f lar t. r nrA Though medical science has proveo liver extract to be a specific remedv for l c 1 y?\ Sm_ cr)7rl Anaemia, many people cannot afford the costly preparations hitherto available. Others433 words
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Article481 1931-08-07 7 AUTONOMY ADVISED Subjects Committee's Report Simla, Juiy 24. R< romme *.aaiions intended to enable India. North- West Frontier Province to take i*.s place with the other Provinces of India a^ an autonomius unit in the future Federation are embodied in the report of the North-West Frontier Subjects481 words
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Article250 1931-08-07 7 Santiago in a State oi Siege Santiago Jt ChiU. July l\. The Students have gone on strike Most ol them havt soul themselves up in the Cniver'ity: the ethers are running abjut the streets Which are under the care of the police. They declare that it the250 words
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Article75 1931-08-07 7 Mont Blanc Claims Eight Victims CJenpva, July 27. Four fatal accidents to Alpine climbers occurred on Sunday ere being en Mont Blanc. which has claimed eight victims during th? past few months. The body of v young man who fell into a crevasse was recovered and brought to75 words
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Article55 1931-08-07 7 Troops and Firemen Fight Outbreak .Marseilles, July 25. A tremendous forest fire is raging near Marseille?, the city being enveloped in clouds cf smoke. All the fire brigades and th? troops of Marseilles and Aix are being rushed to the scene. Two charred bodies have been found in55 words
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Advertisement413 1931-08-07 7 Singapore Free Press (Daily and Weekly Editions). 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. .fftifi Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. morning daily in Malaya. Delivered i tota Hazri each morning. Latest n< \vs, am* an I latest announcements. London tin cables appear daily. Special features ires, serial story, bridge and chess notes, with latest413 words
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Advertisement559 1931-08-07 7 the Institute of rfygiene j£) c 2_!_fS____ 1 nas for N/NE years NS X w^"" AUTHORITY I ON THE Mpprorcu or OJ HEALTH and its famous CORK tip Reoil this extract from the full report which proves our claims M The cigarettes were found to be well and evenly packed559 words
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Article1730 1931-08-07 8 A BRILLIANT SCENE Guest's Impressions of a Memorable Occasion !By Dutch Air Maill London. July 17. I It is strange, stepping out into the garish j light cf day accoutred in blazing full-dress uniform, and having to pass cranii* crowds in Th? Mall, and knocking, ps1,730 words
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Article391 1931-08-07 8 Veteran Merchant and Sportsman of Ceylon A cabl was recently received in Colombo from Heme announcing the death of Mr. F. W. Bois. the veteran merchant and sportsman. Mr. Bois. who was 85 years of age, belonged to a family which for several decades391 words
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Article59 1931-08-07 8 Seville. July 26. A gunman who was arrested during the recent dLsorders confessed that his method of sniping was to sit on the balcony of a house with his back to the street, apparently reading a newspaper, while a hand mirror allowed him to see the pedestrians.59 words
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Advertisement387 1931-08-07 8 KsJ slrenuous $a%, H dam- |W^"// S^:' 0 s I a at ne lt 'i:il f/j 'Ur fc tf 1/ WU n_. /<f/ l^s? ,^L? il jf< r SX ff '^s S°"<l th tor «th _>fc ?_r'^ <V s-w ,at^ay «*i sv d;(1 ftou V 19 --»7ir*r th: *n ist387 words
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Advertisement154 1931-08-07 8 MnqiieorqelV ■^■f^f OLD SCOTCH vy» ig ■■ii^wHisr^ ><■ ffl^f /APPRECIATED x^| i FROM J PENfINc >;; |vv<> TO |*NCfIPORE THEDiSmURS /7GESKrim.ED//*BURGH,S<nnm _y~_i >/_^^^^^M^BX2^Ei_L r a^z _r m^^^ jJ*Amm\\ *mmmmC \sw^r a\t >_^v*_G B *_T^«_ > I lr v_k __i--_ Best English Pork tempting ond nutritious Every one of Wall's famous154 words
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Advertisement314 1931-08-07 9 MCTORIA THEATRE MONDAY NEXT, August I Oth.. at 9.30 p.m. RETURN OF SZIGETI Hungary's Greatest Violinist. FOR ONE RECITAL ONLY Booking at LITTLES, H $1. Keep Your 1 Skin Healthy HTO keep the skin flexible and healthy and secure against itchy disease, rub it over with a little mSTI'SSS Zam-Buk314 words
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Advertisement252 1931-08-07 9 You Met Him ana Loved Him j j in The Love Parade j You Adored Him in "The Big Pond" j j Now j j You will be Captivated by Him j j in His Latest j Paramount Comedy Romance j i Have You Seen j MAURICE CHEVALIER IN j252 words
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Advertisement234 1931-08-07 9 HELL'S ANGELS is Coming TO-NIGHT 6.15 9 15 Metro-C.oldwyn-Mayer comes through with yet another brilliant entertainment JOAN CRAWFORD *v rhe Glorious Girl of 4 v <; v "Montana Moon"— America's Spirit of Youth eclipsing her most sparklin t>- v y t success in a superb modern picture of LIFE in234 words
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Article20 1931-08-07 10 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. DEATH. LAYTON. On August 6th at the Singapore General Hospital. H. B. Layton. Funeral today Bidadari Cemetery 4.30.20 words
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822 1931-08-07 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 1931 DANGER IN GERMANY Political difficulties in Germany have followed hard upon the heels of the economic troubles, for the possibilities of the present situation in regard to the Prussian referendum are as ominous almost as the possibilities of a continuance of the financial822 words
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Article383 1931-08-07 10 No. 6 of the scientific series issued by the Department of Agriculture deals with stem-rot of the oil palm in Malaya and is by Mr. A. acting mycologist. The Europe Hotel new dance orchestra opened up last night and. according to what we have heard, the Lambie folk played dance383 words
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Article587 1931-08-07 10 USEFUL PUBLICATION Anglo-Chinese Directory (By Our Chinese Correspondent Mr. S. C. Young, the Vice-Chairman cf ths Selangor Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Kuala Lumpur, and several of his collaborators are now editing for publication a Malayan directory with the combination of both Chinese and English. The book,587 words
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Article163 1931-08-07 10 To the Fdi.or. Sir. May I take the liberty cf asking you to correct a statement credited to me which might give a wrona impression to your valued clientele 7 In your review of my rpeech before the Rotary Club yesterday a r .nee was made163 words
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Article208 1931-08-07 10 The regard for the late Mr. Joseph de Souz ß was shown by the large gathering which attended his funeral on Tuesday evening. He had served the Eastern Extension Telegraph Co.. for 48 years of which 42 years was in the capacity of Chief208 words
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Article21 1931-08-07 10 The Hon'ble Mr. H. C. Eckhardt is appointed to act as Commissioner of Lands, F.M.S in addition to hLs own duties.21 words
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Article362 1931-08-07 10 BRASTAGI HONEYMOON BY AIR 1-HOUR JOUkNEI Opening of New N( Service Newly Banted Boupl throughout Malaya cially invited to takfcrm of transport to Br be thoroughly up-to-u It is this. To i,„. a.m. on the mornim- new weekly Singapor.- M arrive at Medan li T* miles) by 11 a.m.. tak.362 words
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Article72 1931-08-07 10 Rev. (.raham White Appointed The Rt. Rev the Btahop written to the Times of Mala] paper that the Bishop and Council of St. Andrew C have unanimously offered the Cath laincy to the Venerable G Chaplain cf South Perak and thai Mr White has accepted and the I72 words
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Article72 1931-08-07 10 Before the AHfe* < ,lM Canrt at io.:-,o a.m.. Buma and Originating B P. Richards vs Hi Chia YOOg BOOC I P Soo for mention Bef«:,e Mr. Hmtk* >„* fj Mi Si 11 lot receivini Orden M I D K R.S.S.P. Sunn.-: I O man Khai:72 words
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Article32 1931-08-07 10 The Accident Im*** Si I \i t 1 Th. month i cai i The OB .ear aOCfcWnl 1 motor buj ao I collapa caw i or rtahbim I i32 words
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Article29 1931-08-07 10 I House- HO IBaaah Road Prevent n ft and a aUgi ehandu nai ;u rested and m rday Th< $5,000 each Th Brand and ralued29 words
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Advertisement242 1931-08-07 10 Flrambnie cSS Prince Charlie's Liqueur SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong). (Incorporated in Shanghai* 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 5372. i i i i— i -i i i i ROYAL BAKERY PRODUCTS Manufactured hygienically under expert European supervision. OBTAINABLE AT COLD STORAGE242 words
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Advertisement75 1931-08-07 10 "By Our Correspondence We are Often Judged" STAMFOUD BOND NOTE PAPER ENVELOPES have a delightful semi-rough writing surface, and can be obtained in azure and white. Very suitable for fountain pen use Obtainable from KELLY WALSH LTD. (Incorporated in Hong Kong) RAFFLES PLACE— SINGAPORE. U. S. De SUVA BROS. JEWELLERS75 words
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Article180 1931-08-07 11 Hailed as "The Girl Lindbergh" .l\p\VS ENTHUSIASM F.h Eastern Sendee J Seoul* Au<r. 6. •<>k ofT at 7.30 a.m. for Hirober departure she said she Mil three WMkl in Japan, I i lid return to London by ciravourinß to do better time. ;it Hiroshima and attempt to180 words
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Article70 1931-08-07 11 Scott 8 Record Heat en by 2 Days P Service] Home. Au£. 5. Ithln his graap Flying hue this afternoon n at 11 p.m v.a> undeterred by the bad -nditku -Minis on the French I do not care about It does not matter much. I had H.'70 words
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Article44 1931-08-07 11 Laatbe. Attempt for Asahi Prize London. Aug. 6. Pangbourn and Herndon have m fn.m Khabarovsk stating attempt a non-stop flight ft* the prize of £5.000 J«PMi e newspaper Asahi. Tokyo. Aug. 6. -nd Herndon landed at Tachikawa 6 it; iblei on page i2|44 words
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Article51 1931-08-07 11 Um S ih N KW YORK TIN and RUBBER PRICES KRVICE—COPYRIGHT] London, Aug. 6. Lewis Luzarus and Sons ;^ys tin prices as follows: 6%n") (£108%) Forward t steady. Symington and Sinclair ■>days rubber prices as Si,.' 1 B1,M) F quiet. York opening prices (24.40). Forward H '5 55,.51 words
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Article61 1931-08-07 11 1 i ution '••horr. Julv 20. the murder of Anglo-Indian. last night to throat with a ■ned cvii oi the "1 his execution. Ol the alarm ntics hurrying Ihummond was tnroal cut with a attention ht rehen he told the a ileeNbeta h,. feared W Preceding the61 words
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Article23 1931-08-07 11 I'"" \U\ Md US of •'■'«mu. July If of Spain ■ndatloo for the KkH Alfonso in 'head the ittUly).23 words
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Article111 1931-08-07 11 AMAZING SCENES London Houses Struck by Lightning I Reuters Service] London. Aug. 6. Amazing scenes followed the worst thunderin London for many years last night Hundreds of basements were flooded the /ailway tunnel near King's Cross was inundated to a depth of five feet; dozens of111 words
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Article79 1931-08-07 11 Lord Reading Married Yesterday I Reuter's Service I London, Aug. 6. A large crowd outside Prince's Rcw Register Office in London greeted LoYd Reading (former Viceroy of India) with shouts of: "Good luck my Lord." as he entered the building for his marrtate. which took place79 words
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Article253 1931-08-07 11 Promissory Note Dispute Before Mr. Justice Sproule in the Supreme Court yesterday an interesting matter came up. arising out of a claim on a promissory note given as donatio mortis causa. The question argued was whether the executors of the deceased or the person to whom the note253 words
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Article54 1931-08-07 11 RUBBER AT 21/ 2d. And a Further Fall Possible I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Aug. 6. To-day's slight fall in the price of rubber is due entirely to fatigue by holding speculators who are tired of waiting for restriction. The Evening News suggests that a further fall is possible54 words
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Article227 1931-08-07 11 Sequel to Brothers' Quarrel Over Land Naiad Tai, July 17. The ghastly murder oi six persons, out of a family of eight, was committed recently in Siuli Patti Kauria village, a few miles from Lansdowne. in Garhwal district. This was the tragic sequel to a quarrel between two227 words
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Article73 1931-08-07 11 Tho report of the Auditor-General. F.M.S.. for last year shows the actual deficit on the year.-, working was $16.*****2 and it is expeeted that there will be an actual shortage of cash in the near future of about $8,000,000. Tin re is a high proportion of annually recurrent charges which73 words
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Article207 1931-08-07 11 STAHLHELM ACTION Referendum for Dissolution Projected ANOTHER GERMAN CRISIS [Reuter's Service] Berlin, Aug. 6. While the re-opening of the banks vest-*rdiv passed off quietly another crisis loomed in the foreground causing very serious anxiety to politicians of all parties, namely the referendum for a dissolution of the207 words
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Article246 1931-08-07 11 3,200 Deaths in the Carnatic Behjaum, July 15. A severe cholera epidemic which has swept the four districts of the Carnatic since the beginning of May has up to the present claimed 3.242 victims. It is estimated that over 7.000 persons have been attacked by the disease. In246 words
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Article82 1931-08-07 11 Clerk Gets 7 Years for Forgery (From Our Own Correspondent! Malacca, Aug*. 6. Malim bin Ali. charged at the Assizes here to-day with causing death by rash driving at Durian Tunggal. was found guilty and sentenced to six months imprisonment Eu Kwet Peng, late clerk of Barbour Limited82 words
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Article223 1931-08-07 11 The following Singapore properties were sold by auction at the Saleroom of Messrs. Ching Keng Lee Company Limited, recently. Freehold land and house No. SA. Lorong 6 new known as Lorong 9, East Coast, area 22.05 poles, bought by Mr. Khoo Koon Yam for $2,500. Eleven pieces of223 words
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Article111 1931-08-07 11 The 19th anniversary of the Penang Hindu Sabha was held en Sunday at the Sabha Hall in Data Kramat Road. Penang. The proceeding were presided over by Mr. V. Nadasam Pillay, J.P.. and the whole morning was spent in formal business In the afternoon the Sabha was '"At Home" to111 words
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Article208 1931-08-07 11 AERIAL SURVEY American Interest in Greenland Route [Reuter's Service] London, Aug. 6. Great interest has been caused here by the report frcm Copenhagen that the American airman Parker Cramer landed at Angmagshalik (Greenland) yesterday carrying out an aerial survey for Trans-American Airline:; which is incorporated with208 words
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Article764 1931-08-07 11 Difficulties in the New Settlement By kind permission of the Inspector of Schools the annual genera) meeting of the (t Malay Union was held in the Malay School e in Arab Street on Saturday last. Tnere w:re d about sixty members and in the absence of Q764 words
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Advertisement181 1931-08-07 11 VAN HEUSEN /m^i Jm W\ WHITE AND I 1 COLOURED iThePerfeet 6° CENTS NET. I Semi -Stiff I sT^ 11 I I Collar I I The VAN HEUSEN (Semi- I 1 Stiti) Collar is a revelation I StytaW Stat* it Styk, 11 StyUS5 Styiai j it is made in one181 words
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Article1853 1931-08-07 12 HEAVY REPATRIATION Over $1,500,000 Soent by F.M.S. Last Year Slump conditions are plainly reflected in the annual report of the Labour Department of the Federated Malay States, which shows that the total number of immigrants arriving from Southern India at Penang. the port of disembarkation1,853 words
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Article29 1931-08-07 12 German Ministers Leave Berlin f Reuter's Service 1 o**»:lln. \ug 5. Dr. Bruning and Dr. Currius left for Rome on a visit tc Signor Mussolini to-day.29 words
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Article338 1931-08-07 12 NO INCIDENTS Serene Conditions Prevail I Reuter's Service Berlin. Aug:. 5. Most serene conditions prevailed on the first day the banks reopened since July 13 and deposits generally exceeded withdrawals. Lor dm July 28. The Berlin correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says that M. l-aval and338 words
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Article193 1931-08-07 12 Numerous Dacoities Reported [British Rad;o Official Service J Rush*.. Aug. li A ststemtnl on the situation in Burma during the week ended August 1 has been issued by the India Office. It says: "There has been no marked ehangt in the situation and no important collisions193 words
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Article76 1931-08-07 12 Congress Working Committee^ I Condemnation I Reuter's Service J Bombay. Aug. 5. The recent revuls *)n of feeling throughout India against terrorism found expression in a resolution passed by the Congress Working Committee deploring the attempted assassination cf the acting Governor of Bombay. Sir J. <E. B.76 words
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Article76 1931-08-07 12 i Public Schoolboys' Holiday Camp I British Radio Official Service] Rugby. Aug. 5. The Duke of York tc-day arrived at Southwold, Suffolk, on a visit to his annual holiday camp for public schoolboys and beys in industry. There are 400 lads under canvas and the76 words
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Article79 1931-08-07 12 l Clothes Stolen During Train Sleep i Budapest, July 29. An annoying adventure befell the Czechoslovakian Minister to Budapest. Mr. Pallier, who was travelling in a sleeper from tr_e Hungarian capital to Kaschau. awoke after a short nap to discover that all his personal belongings had vanished. A79 words
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Article23 1931-08-07 12 What we should like to know from Professor] Piccard is whether the clouds, viewed from I the other side, showed any silverlinings ginian-Pilotginian-Pilot - 23 words
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Article140 1931-08-07 12 SOLD IN AMERICA To Carry Passengers Between New York and Brazil (Reuter's Service) Bahia. Aug. 5. The Do X has arrived. Friedrichshafen, July 29. The giant flyingship Do. X will probably not return to Germany, it being confirmed that the super-sized airplane is to140 words
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Article603 1931-08-07 12 Monday, July 27. In the morning His Excellency and Miss dementi attended by Mr R. J. Curtis. A.D.C. and Mr. W. C. S. Corry. Private Secretary, motored to Taiping. His Excellency accompanied by the Hon. Mr. B. W. Elles. British Resident. Perak. paid a visit of inspection to603 words
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Article133 1931-08-07 12 Communist Prona&anda Activities I Reuter's Service] New York, Aug*. 5. Buenos Aires message says the police have release- a number of the Amtorg employees as there is no evidence against them in connection with the alleged illegal dumping. About sixty are still under arrest on general ohargei133 words
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Article577 1931-08-07 12 A HAGUE SENSATION Italian Delegate and AustroGerman Customs Union Berths, July 30. j A storm of indignation has been created by the speech which the Italian legal advisor Professor Scialcja mad. on Wednesday b -fore the International Court at The Hague, in prguin against the projected577 words
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Article278 1931-08-07 12 Mildly Reflected in New York I Renter's Sen in New Y( k. Aug. The earltei f*Ul in sterhng en the European Exchange, ond Ihe subesjuent substantial reCSVery were only mildly ie. footed on th-* New York Stock Exchange Sterling closed ;t 4.P.5 2 in compared with 4.85 27278 words
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Article57 1931-08-07 12 Japan Turns Down "Application" Iwaki, Japan. July 2K. The Foreign Office and military authorise had a conference yesterday regarding th 0 application made by the Cmton Gover:*me< (through Mr. Eugene Chen presumably). This resulted in an agreement to turn down such a request, in vi'nv of both57 words
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Article381 1931-08-07 12 CANNIBALISM 3,000,000 People IK, U n _at.,ral (>„.,. > Communi.stic ravai during the last Ave with the provirn Ningh^ia More thi died irom unnatun persons sre t. not unconunon to bahsm. Very little sttent tions in these thn taxation, sridespn and cultivation ol the thier381 words
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Article49 1931-08-07 12 j Fifteen Vears for <*> Gangster Rent „t kill N>« :l John B scchl m bodyguards, mi I on a charge ol si refused to reveal tl of cider be Th i prosecuts n was beaten and I to extort the ll I Diamond similar then49 words
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Article37 1931-08-07 12 i Spitzbergd i Tin subm.it nien route for Sp I [Spitsbergen I lor his sovagi to it will u recall severe but!' I had to be token ui ship She h nairs ol Devi np<37 words
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Article20 1931-08-07 12 T bf MeKl Rhodes lilt is ofticnlly Eucharist < on the island i I morale the IMb of Ephe-us20 words
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Article1337 1931-08-07 13 English Varsities' Poor Showing By Dutch Air Mail I From Oar Ovn Corre?ponden l London, July 21. Atthrngtl Britishers were disappointed in the result of the Inter-Varsities Athletics between Oxford and Cambridge and Harvard and Yale on Saturday, which ended in the defeat of the English Varsities by TH1,337 words
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Article426 1931-08-07 13 Spoilt Match at Lords IBy Dutch Air Maill Londtn. July 21. The match between the Gentlemen and Players was left drawn at Lord's, the rain, which began to fall at 20 minutes to 3, preventing any more play. The Players at that ti.n? had 177 runs to426 words
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Article280 1931-08-07 13 How the Game Can be Speeded up [From Our Own Corrcspondpnt] TBy Dutch Air Maill London. Ju.- 21. An ingenious device for speeding up wet wicket cricket delays was successfully tried out at Lords, it is an electrically driven machine •Ahich generates a hurricane. This is280 words
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Article49 1931-08-07 13 FRIDAYS TIES "A" Singles Handicap Cheong Chee Tong vs. Tan Chong Gark. Tan Thian Sang vs. Lai Kwong Chun. "B" Singles Handicap Poh Chee Juay or Wee Keng Cheng vs. Poh Guan Chwe?. Foo Fow Ting or Chua Boon Whatt vr,. Tan Wan Liat. I49 words
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Advertisement181 1931-08-07 13 WASSIAMULL'S IN FULL SWING COME EARLY A RARE CHANCE Ton ride •n tf^df^ Backbone /gjgSJSt _X Forged _?j_i_i!s2B_P' m^* m^^^ J__f^^3t\ INCUNED running remain \^K I fll fl Distributors t <af _T I'x1 'x Singapore Cycle Carriafa Co. W N»a4«;x>rm, Ipoh, Kuala I a napar. P«o«__4 V 7 Skin Sufferers181 words
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Advertisement331 1931-08-07 13 ■Ml BRITISH <-iOOI)N 4__L~ ___v! A ______l___l ilSLZlmmmmy ________B_P m EMU aw JB .^"^_=A___r-^ ■__'<•»♦ wHtTj^. Tss™»?Sr Australia's Health-Giving Wines. RICH RUBY PORT TYPE— BURGUNDY RICH WHITE PORT TYPE— CHABLIS RICH TAWNY PORT TYPE— SHERRY TYPE. Obtainable at all Stares. _A^ IHenry1 Henry Waugh Co., Ltd. Immediate Relief in j331 words
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Advertisement1002 1931-08-07 14 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON A N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. I Tfariee Monthly Service Liverpool, Havre and Glasgow. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due. Sails. t ANTENOR For Marseilles, London, R'dam, H'burg1,002 words
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Advertisement571 1931-08-07 14 EUerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated ln England) "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Steamer urn. Btagapara. s.s. CITY OF KHIOS Sept. 1 ss. CITY OF WORCESTER Oct. 12 HOMEWARDS. m.s. CITY OF571 words
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Advertisement505 1931-08-07 14 P. o. British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated ln 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 Doe Tonnage. Singapore. Tonna_- Slnti^sx 1931. CHITRAL 15,01>. CATHAY 15,000 Aug.505 words
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Advertisement709 1931-08-07 15 I i ___k __-_-----i I• 1 1 vU MARSEILLES. LONDON. ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM AND i«' SA MIDDLESBROUGH. I 10.700 Aug. 13 14 HAKUSAN MARU T. 10.500 Oct 7 8 I 11.000 Aug. 27 2R HARUNA MARU T. 10.500 Oct 23 24 i j 10 ..no Sept 910 KATORI MARU T 10.000709 words
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Advertisement498 1931-08-07 15 lb) DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES, LTD ■If sailinc; notice \\m mi\ OF famous m\) PRESIDENT LINERS iIM Mt TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON (\K II sS F7 PORT^fn C °^MBO. \l| II SUEZ PORT S AID. ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES AND IB OENOA. I Im MM Pres AH Mrn I' 1 0498 words
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Advertisement770 1931-08-07 15 K.P. M. KONINKUJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ fROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OP BATAVIA (Incorporated in Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE N_rT____Rl_ANDS INDIAN OOVERN__JfT Telephone No 5451. with sub-ejections to.-Pa..sage £™Z^ Transhipment. Marine Departments and Managers desk. K*.presentatlve.< n lh stralto (Blngaporf p of the TRAVELERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAI HOOKING OFFICE ROYAL DUTCH770 words
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Article445 1931-08-07 16 The Recent Highland Hope Case Decision There is no limit to the age at which a fully- qualified master may command a ship. That has been definitely decided upon by the High Court of Justice. The owners of the Highland Hope appealed against the finding of the445 words
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Article540 1931-08-07 16 P. and O. Captain's 34 Years at Sea Captain John B. Browning, one of the best known mast?rs on the Australian mail 'service of the P. and O. Line, is one of the saislormen who took to the sea without any family connection and certainly without540 words
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Article80 1931-08-07 16 The port of Lisbon has been greatly enlarged and improved. A new direct line to Brazil was initiated in the end of 1929 with the ex-German ship Niassa. ThLs vessel can carry 100 passengers whilst the annual exodus is 35,000. The Portuguese lines to East Africa which touch at North80 words
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Advertisement679 1931-08-07 16 Boms Philp Line. *i (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 tone). [Cargo only.] aa. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia J679 words
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Advertisement506 1931-08-07 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. (Inoorporated tn UH.A.) "V GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New y Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez) Sail. M.S. SILVERPALM Aug. 10 Aug 17 N J M.S. SILVERTEAK Sept. 1 Sept -Nt M.S. SILVERSANDAL Sept. 22 Sept. 28 U For ratea and particulars506 words
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Advertisement23 1931-08-07 16 SINGAPORE SHIPCHAM*! K I SBIPCHANDLB* I BBIPBROK& 8, I COMMISSION .-t^l anM^k Offlee 5 :-MAYN'!<l»*" I 11, -tetter*' Ro ad I Telephone *> 4JJ23 words
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Miscellaneous656 1931-08-07 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembing and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 6 a.m. < Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah I and Lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and656 words
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Miscellaneous36 1931-08-07 16 I CLEARANCES Aug. 6. Laomedon, Gascoyne. Scott Harley. Kedah, Keelung. Karuah. Kistna. Talma, Rajula, Rahman, Jerantut, Sin Kheno; Seng, Hong Lee, Meran, (Brit); Mambang. Kilat, Tomohon. (Dut); Burgenland. (Ger); President Polk, (Am); Fingal, Teneriffa, Hervar, (Nor).36 words
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Article38 1931-08-07 17 < f 1 mmmm------- of the port of Hamburg imum charge for good_ from 20 aa from March 1. will take place from Spur IJth s'nd Serapong on Aug. over Southern and Eastern A B38 words
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Article181 1931-08-07 17 I Khyber sailing at 9 a.m. M Mr V. Chelliah. Mr. San-■garaj-h, Mr. Sinaguru. Mr Schelliah Mr. Yairava•m! Mr Ramanathan. Mr. Mi V. Subramaniam. Mr. tiingam. Mr. Sinnadurai. ...m Mr Kanegasubai. Miss, M, M T Lamb. Mr H. YamaRobins. Miss E. Summers(apt and Mrs. E. H. Hine. ||i181 words
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Article212 1931-08-07 17 (apt. E. D. Penhale of the kiantfsu Banakok Times of July tlic death by drowning of hale, master of the Kiangsu. time during Wednesday j I, on her usual voyage from China I rrived at Paknam an Wednesday and rvhored for Inspection before coming on toj On212 words
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Article68 1931-08-07 17 530.000 Worth of Drug on l-ighter plum was made on a lighter harbour on July 27. stowed sway Revenue officers Uteri raw opium, presumably P«cked in tms and Mesa. legitimate merchandise. The ■•<■ at mrer $30.00.. was the Imports nnd Export. consequence of the with possession of68 words
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Article118 1931-08-07 17 ff nect upon the fighting hl while the additional cost <*Ule. If all capital equipped to carry sea- minimum of cos; ■natter naval operations. scale they were carrier, ai we know **olishecl and all fighting fatapult-launched V.. COS. of the Peace would be greatto' W saved could then be and118 words
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Article1102 1931-08-07 17 Naval Aviation at the Cross Roads Ever since the Armistice naval expert opinion has been divided as to the future value or otherwise of the capital ship. The theories advanced have been numerous, but in the mam they may be placed under the following headings: (a) that the1,102 words
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Article976 1931-08-07 17 HONG KONG SAILING Deputy Harbour Master Prosecutes Captain Thomas Pritchard, master of the Sui Tai, was on July 27 summoned before the Hon. Comdr. G. F. Hole. R.N. (retired), in the Marine Court, Hong Kong, by Comdr. J. B. Newill. D.5.0., R.N. (retired). Deputy Harbour Master,976 words
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Article110 1931-08-07 17 It is stated that the Russian Government has decided to give to Italian builders an order for 40 steam fishing boats. These are to be 50 metres in length; of these 13 have already been definitely (ordered at a price of 3.25 million lire. The new fishing craft Sckol, built110 words
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Advertisement495 1931-08-07 17 I A N_r« a V i I dAdi I I stlt SUNSHINE S£*= 1 n I— I iL\ XII 6 months, she is J) I ___L? oi^ tef JL^_r_L_r__\_/ i _H «a^ «^_r-^_*^_ UII P,»*^#VCI"K- lIH-ll t_*_e_l*tery,but RTP HTH wrighf for her age. I I rfc^tTbdb IJIIV *JL JL and495 words
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Article366 1931-08-07 18 Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations which can be received in 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,366 words
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Article47 1931-08-07 18 Tht orchestra of Radio Saigon will to-night broadcast the following programme: Cortege du Serdar (Marc Delmas*. Petite Suite (Debussy). Humoresqut. for violin. Robert Ban-as Dvorak-KreLslen Valse de Rose-Marie (Frinil). Ballet de Faust < Gounod*. Fantaisie sur la Chaste Suzanne 'Gilbert*. Doux propos <H. Fevricr*. Sarabande <. Debussy).47 words
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Article613 1931-08-07 18 Only the Wesley an Pastors' Vote Required By Dutch Air Maill London, July 21. Only the vote of the Wesleyan Methodist pas tors, which will be cact in Birmingham next week, is now required to ensure the union of the three Methodist Chuicht*s the greatest event for613 words
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Article34 1931-08-07 18 Ov their stand at the Brighton Cinemato<r*nh Exhibition, the Leyle: d and Birmingham Rubber Co.. Ltd.. showed a new type of rubber fleering called "Ley land Flexiflor," which is ••serially suitable for cinema gengways.34 words
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Article141 1931-08-07 18 Effective Experiment at Croydon 100 don. July 11. A redhot poker thrust into a bucket containing a new t\pe cf petrol was hewn at Croyu< n Aerodrome to produce no more harmful ell «1 than a brief Etß de when a demonstration was given of the pr\. j.rties141 words
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Article60 1931-08-07 18 Buys Famous French Castle P:*rl* Jidy r According to Pies; reports the former ll\r-A Alfonso has bought the famou**. ca-.Jfv tiuvie v near Senlis. Which was formerly oanu'd by the late Baroness Jame: Rothsehild. JFThe cst-Oni H caid to have paid IG million for A\r crtate. I Senlis60 words
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Article197 1931-08-07 18 Proposed Mission to Africa •H\ 1);;' 111 M Prom Our Own C rn i i > I a |t ii ral am tint Precervatta i ol tih Pi i bi M on M rxtaj I l I Kb* nee ol tin Rt H i Pierkl m < I197 words
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Article37 1931-08-07 18 Imp rl ol i U b i durlm April au 47.7L'? dol.. 25 b.ii-. urli I in trom the Ui the hit i- cat month's her. Th W- 1 v compiled I > W-2 c :u) t. n37 words
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Advertisement356 1931-08-07 18 /CS^yW) WE BET ON \\^MT r OWRSELVES iL^^'^j^L P^__ es we et on ourse vt s to /_P*^__T*s( l^^f Rive vou soocl value for M \y < your dollar in all repair I I 1 1 work. We bet the reputa- CJ _i^L-_k tion cf our shops and our personnel.356 words
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Advertisement405 1931-08-07 18 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital in 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38. Btshopsgate, London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Hong Kong Saigon Amritsar Iloilo Semarang405 words
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Advertisement327 1931-08-07 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England! I Capital 13,000,000 Subscribed 1.800,000 Paid-up 1.050.000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.666.845 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J. M. Ryrie, Esq. Chairman P. R Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambn.. Esq., J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelford EsrSir Thomas Catto. Bart S. C.327 words
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Advertisement164 1931-08-07 18 ■NSURANC. THE AfjQ^ SOUTH I®?! BRITISH Ip INSLRAM I. COMI W\ M| FIRE. MARINE. 1\ \L MOTOR Al< INSURANCE i i;p TFIJ LOWEST CURRENT UtR 1 C. MARGOIK m Mdr{l Officr h EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPOtAIRft FIRE, MARINE MOTOR CAR AM) PERSONAL OCCIDENT INSURANCE, L. <. JOHNSON Q Bj, HEAD164 words
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Article472 1931-08-07 19 |k_ ition ol New i me i-Topa«'anaa t rnational Association Ciiltnations in the Neatly been published. ol the Department hM bi en carried out the industry it has i waive a portion of the thus reducing by limned fundi at the tte< This it is pointed i the472 words
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Article14 1931-08-07 19 -»o«-_ of Ule B'lti-i*. i (f k on the C""*-. _m__ °> Uctehp of Man-14 words
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Article447 1931-08-07 19 Increased Demand in World Markets t Problems relating to cotton research w^rel etMMd at the meeting of the Irrdian Central' cttcrr Committee held in Bombay. In the unavoidable absence of Sir T. Vijaaraghavachaiya. president of the Committee ir Joseph Kay presided. After greeting the BW members arrd447 words
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Article365 1931-08-07 19 Modern ..inklings to be Erected in Hong Kong Hong Kong's new brewery will begin operaticni on May 14 of ne :t yeai. This interesting infoim-ti-n hrs be ir.parted by Messrs. Leigh and Cvang,-. the Wf 11 bll fa n '.ocil architects. 1 who have beerr responsible for365 words
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Article108 1931-08-07 19 The Hong Keng office cf the Chartered Bank ci India. Australia and China announce that Jt is about to issue a $5 ncte cf new design. Ii ls very different in design frcm the not- 1 new in circulation and is considerably smaller. j On the left hand side cf108 words
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Article235 1931-08-07 19 August 6. SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2 3 29 32 London. 3 months' sight 2 3 7 London 60 days' sight 2 3 27 32 London. 30 days' sight 2 3 13 16 London, demand j 3 23 32 London'. T. T. 2 3 1116 Lyons. Paris,235 words
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Article130 1931-08-07 19 August 6. Tin 150 Tons $bs^ Gambier 0 Pepper White 30 Flake Tapioca 3 i^ Pearl Sago Small 4 i^ Copra, Sundried 42 0 Sago, flour j Devoe's Imperial Brilliant Kerosene per 2 tins 5.33 Sylvan Arrow Kerosene per two Una 4.98 Soccny Motor Gasoline ex pump per British130 words
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58 1931-08-07 19 August 6th., 12 ocloek noon. Latest C^ble:— London Spot sheet 2 9 16d per lb. New York Spot Sheet Gets. s'_ per lb. Buyers Sellers. RSS. equal to London Standard. Spot 8U 8^ Standard RSS. on Tender Aug 8^ |U Sept. B'^. W% Oct-Dec. 858 words
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Article950 1931-08-07 19 WEDNESDAY, AUG. 6TH CLOSING QUOTATIONS LOANS S'pore Municipal 5 p.c. or 1920. red. 1956 66 $22 000.000 107 107 ci. S'pore Municipal 5 p.c. 5f 1928 red. 1948-68 $21,000,000 105', 160 c.l. S'pore Municipal 4*. p.c. of 1930. red. 1970-80, $2,000,000 101 102', cd. 8.8. F.M.S. 5950 words
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Article141 1931-08-07 19 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its. 1.029;h. auction yesterday when there was catalogued 1.831.082 lbs 817 72 tons. Offered 1.544.854 Rft. 689.67 tons S~ld 1.304.193 lbs.. 582.23 tons. Spct. *r oUaon 2 _-16d. New York PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Centa Pe, Lb. Standard141 words
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Article568 1931-08-07 19 Influx of Foreign Rubber Footwear Wherever we ga we are met with complaints and very bitter complaints, on the part of the rubber manufacturer, of the extent to which goods ar? being imported into this country from places like Czechoslovakia and Japan at prices with which it568 words
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Article83 1931-08-07 19 Sir Thoma J. Strangman (speaking a\ Java Investment. Loar- aid Agency. Ltd.. meeting* said: I might mention that so drastic are the economies effected that with rubber at 3d. a pound, even on an A. B.C. system of tapping, involving a reduction of 25 per cent, in production, it is83 words
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Article129 1931-08-07 19 Changes in Representative Prices Lt United Pres? Association. New York. Aug. R 6 erican Can Common 91 <-. 89«; Cities Service iCcmt. 10 97^ Colombia Gas and BSectfie 29' 29', Curtis Wright 3 3 Electric Bond and Shrir- Corp 37', 36"v General Electric Co. 40". 391,.129 words
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Article96 1931-08-07 19 Foreign Imports of Tin Ore during the mmth of July. 1931. Country cf Origin Tons Burma 206 Dutch East Indies Bank* and Billit'.n 1.340 Singkep lo.s Other Places nil French Indo-Ch'Ma 184 Japan 82 Siam 1508 Union of South Africa 50 Total 3.475 Note: 1. This return96 words
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Article431 1931-08-07 19 Closing of the Burma Ruby Mines With lb. Closing ci the Burma Ruby Mines Ltd. there disappeared on June 30 the oldest mining concern in Burma. After many vicirsKudes this historic company, whose initiation was one of the events arising out of the last Burmese war and the431 words
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Article61 1931-08-07 19 Mt AulifTe. Davis and Hope. IViiang Secretaries Sungei Tukanw 40.003 lbs. Adam* on, Gilfillan and Co.. Ltd.. lVn.ni;. Agents Rahman Hydraulic. 1.200 pikuls. J.S.M. Rennie, Agent: Pel-pah Valley 55.084. against 65.000 <1930». Kota Tinggi 66.000: against 61.000; Siginting 31.200: against 29.000; Clovelly 24,500. against 22.000; Kuala61 words
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Article79 1931-08-07 19 I British Radio— Official Service J Kueby. Auk. 5. Foreign exchanges are: Amsterdam. 12.0 Athens 375. Bombay Is. s \d.. Berlin 20 Brussels 34.80. Bucharest 817. R|o 3 9-32. Buenos Aires 30. Copenliagen 18.16%, Geneva 24.83. Helshi«fors 193'*. Hong Kong ll\d.. Lisbon 110.18. Madrid 55.10. Milan 92.80. Monte Video79 words
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Advertisement82 1931-08-07 19 Assets exceed $12,000,000 Assurance In force over $38,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated tn the Straits Bettlamenta.) HEAD OFFICE: Wtncnester Bouse. Singapore LONDON OFPICE. 27. Old Jewry, EC rr.- Company has £20.000 deposited with t_e Supreme Court of England and compiles with t_. »nn_» i,♦ a —a82 words
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Article529 1931-08-07 20 TO-DAY'S MATCHES Miss Mudford Promoted to No. 1 I Reuter's Service New York, Aug. 6. In the Wightman Cup draw for the singles on Friday Mi3s Mudford meets Miss Wills Moody; Miss Betty Muthall Meets Miss Helen Jacobs; Miss Round meets K'iss Harper. In the doubles en529 words
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Article56 1931-08-07 20 [Reuter's Service] New York. Aug. 6. Latc>t American baseball results are as follow New Yoik 2: Brooklyn 6. Philadelphia 3: Boston 6. Pittsburgh 5: St. Louis 4. Pittsburgh 2: St. Louis 16. Chicago 3: Cincinnatti 2. NATIONAL LEAGUE Boston 5: New York 1. Boston 1 New York 4.56 words
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Article173 1931-08-07 20 Singapore G.C. vs. Race Course G.C. The following are the teams and starting times for the above match to be played at the Race Course on Sunday. 9th inst. S.G.C. players mentioned first. 8.45 Craik and Eldred vs. Ibrahim and Morita. 8.50 Steven I and Mundell vs. Dr. Lim173 words
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Article138 1931-08-07 20 On Saturday afternoon, the 'B" Class will sail for the Boden Kloss Challenge Cup. The start will be at 4.30 p.m. and the course will be posted in the usual position before the race. On Sunday morning, the "A" Class will sail the second and last138 words
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Article256 1931-08-07 20 TAIPING RACES Handicaps for the First Day The following are the weights for the first day's racing at Taiping on Saturday. Race 1. Polo Ponies [Amateur RidersCatch Weights]— (About 3 furs.): Jaya, Simple Simon, Firefly. Mahjong. Peppy. Sea Trout, Jadi. Race 2. Pcnles Class 2 Div. 2256 words
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Article497 1931-08-07 20 Autumn (Gold Cup) Meeting Th? Race Ccur:e will be officially open for Training for the atove mee'ing on Saturday (Bth. inst.) at 5.45 a.m. when the usual arrangements for coffee, etc.. will be made. The following i-3 the li:t of locally trained Hcrses and Ponies in Training497 words
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Article227 1931-08-07 20 Classification of Horses and Ponies List No. 5. Amendment No. 4. Issued 6th. August. 1931. HORSES Transfers: Meny Christmas from Class 2 to Class 1 (As from 16th. July. 1931). Millionaire frcm Class 2 to Class 1. Alpha from Class 1 ;tc Class 2. Euphony from Class227 words
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Article159 1931-08-07 20 PERAK'S CHOICE Probable XI for Saturday's Game [From Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh, Aug. 6. In view of the Malaya Cup final on Saturday the last Perak football trial attracted a large crowd. The Probables won by 3 l. The selection committee then met but their decision159 words
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Article285 1931-08-07 20 Latest Positions in Three Divisions The following are the positions in the three Divisions of the S.A.F.A. League to date P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Malays 16 13 2 1 73 27 27 S.C.C. 14 11 3 0 45 19 22 Chinese 15 9 6 0285 words
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Article177 1931-08-07 20 Financial Position Satisfactory From the report of the Singapore Recreation Club to be submitted to the annual meeting on August 14th at 5.30 p.m. in the pavilion we take the following items* The Membership ©n roll on June 30th. 1930 was 183 Ordinary* 72 Junior Members, and on177 words
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Article211 1931-08-07 20 The following have been selected to represent the Combined Schools vs. the S.R.C. on the Padang on Sunday commencing at 11 a.m.: L. Alvis (R.1.), T. Cordeiro 5.J.1. D. Ess ('S.J.I. [Captain l. G. Fernandez < 5.J.1. J. Ie Cain (R.L). D. Leicester S.J.I. >, R. Lewis (R. L),211 words
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Article73 1931-08-07 20 The following fixtures have been arranged: Monday 10th Raffles Present pupils vc. Team at the Hospital; Tuesday 11th G.H.N.S. G.C. vs. C. Colleges at Raffles and G.S.C. lst. vs. G.S.C. 2nd. at G.S.C; Wednesday 12th Y.W.C.A. vs. "Z" Team at G.S.C.; Thursday 13th Convent Old Pupils vs. Raffles73 words
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Article152 1931-08-07 20 HOME SPORTING NEWS SWIMMING Women's Long Distance Championship {From Our Own Correspondent] r ßy Dutch Air Mail] London, July 21. Miss Joyce Cooper, the holder, had a clear victory in the women's long-distance swimming championship of England, decided in the Thames. The course was from the University Stons, Mortlake, to152 words
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Article312 1931-08-07 20 The Roehampton Finals [From Our Own Correspondent 1 [By Dutch Air Mail] London, July 21. Both the finals of the Military Handicap Challenge Cup tournament and the Shaw. Cup competition were played at Roehampton. The former game took place on No. 1 ground, being contested by the Royal Navy312 words
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Article97 1931-08-07 20 Games at 6.15 Tables will be allotted. FRIDAY. AUGUST 7TH Alan Wolfe and A. D. Baker vs. F. W. Peachey and L. A. Williams. W. Swithinbank and F. S. Wood vs. E. H. R. Bowerman and B. Scott. A. S. Owens and G. Cameron vs. R. V.97 words
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Article114 1931-08-07 20 The following events in the Garrison Athletic sports were run off yesterday evening: 3 Mile Team Race Final. "C" Coy 1 G.R. 1. 3rd. Hong Kong and Singapore Battery. (R.A.) 2: "B" Coy. 1 G.R. 3: "A" Coy. 1 G.R. 4. 400 Yards Relay (Teams of 4»114 words
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Article61 1931-08-07 20 All postponed ties will be played off on Saturday and Sunday as follows: Saturday 2.30 p.m. Alex, de Souza and Robert Tan vs. Yeo Kian Ann and Charlie Chua: Low Liang Quee and) Lim Cheng Teck vs. Wee Hong Hai and Lee Kim Seek. Surday 2.30. Charlie Chua61 words
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Article38 1931-08-07 20 Fifty -three oards were tal:en out for the Eclectic Competition held during the August holidays and resulted in a win for F. Young who returned a score of 34 5 1 3 28 2 3.38 words
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Article90 1931-08-07 20 Dr. A. B. Taylor, the Negri Sembilan Club footballer, has been transferred to Kuantan. Members of the Clerical Union interested in music are kindly requested to attend a meeting of musicians which will be held at the Union's premises on Saturday the Bth. instant at 3.30 n The following A.C.S.90 words
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Advertisement178 1931-08-07 20 IF YOU HAVE HEARD t| MAURICE CHEVALIER SINGING IN THE PLAYBOY OF PARK now being screened at the Capitol Ti, you will want a HIS M ASTERS VOICE record of his two song hits 8.3684 IT'S A GREAT LIFE IMY IDEAL. OBTAIN YOUR COPY NOW S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. (Incorporated178 words
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