The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 August 1931
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Title Section19 1931-08-12 1 The Singapore Free Press \d. 13,-112. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE. S.S. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article362 1931-08-12 1 Urgent governmental business was the reason given by Mr. Mac Donald yesterday for his harried return to London from Scotland; he declined to comment upon newspaper reports that the Conservatives have appealed for an emergency government Page 11. Shortly after leaving Tromsoe for Spitzbergen yesterday Sir H.362 words
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Article1305 1931-08-12 1 One is not allowed m these brisk times to suppose that the Hon. Caroline Norton was a great poet nor that the air to which her soulful lyric is sung is aught but an excuse for .laughter at the unashamed sentimentality of our grandparents. But when1,305 words
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Advertisement528 1931-08-12 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK MAREST APPROACH TO PURE. I H Sll. TASTEURIZED MILK < M UN ABLE IN THE TROPICS. \IN ABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES. RAFFLES HOTEL j Wonderful Bargains EX( FLLENT ACCOMMODATION WITH MODERN i VllUVl lUI -Lf Ctl g^ CM. RMMKJ SANITATION 1 1 THIS E VENING528 words
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Advertisement154 1931-08-12 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Mount Emily Swimming Gala Page 9. The Pavilion will open shortly Page 9. Rene Ullmann's cheap sale of jewellery Page 3. Abe Mitchell's book on golf from Kelly and Walsh— Page 10. Second list ol" used car bargains from Borneo Motors Page 18. Auction sale of printers stock154 words
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Advertisement21 1931-08-12 1 KLIM 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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Article339 1931-08-12 2 Court Sequel to Holland Road Incident Tin it ■!•> of how two Chinese rnildren were liijund by pellets from B double-barrelled qpottSng gun which vu accidentally discharg«'xi In Holland Road waa described m the Police Court Brhen !■>. G. C. Dodd. the District JMbje, discharged Un Liang Seng,339 words
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Article119 1931-08-12 2 To Marry A^ain "Definite and Official" Los Angeles. Miss Doroth] Maekaill. the nini star, has jusi returned from Honolulu with the announcement that aha Ls 'definitely and officialh eaaajßfJßd to marry Mr. Neil Millev." Mr. Miller, who is a Hawaiian BOgai planter, COOk «iut S marriagS119 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement415 1931-08-12 2 SINGAPORE FOOT. TWO NEW REMEDIES Antinea. 1.25 per bottle Ahsorhine Jr., 1.25 per bottle Stocks held by WMMCAI HALL LTD. Opp. General Post Office Outstation orders dspatched promptly I LThe Art j of dainty service makes rhe CAPITOL j Restaurant] the outstanding rendezvous m Town. j FOR TABLE RESERVATION RING415 words
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Advertisement624 1931-08-12 2 TENDERS. 1 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE fci hereby given that tenders are now I Invited for the follow ing materials or sei vices, I and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained m thf Tender Room. Municipal Offices: Supply and Delivery of Steel Casement Windows for New Retort624 words
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Advertisement564 1931-08-12 2 NOTICES I ORDINANCE NO. 41 (BANKRUPTCY). IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THK STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. In Bankruptcy No. 74 of 19.i1. Re ALEXANDER NOLTE of No. 26 The Arcade, Singapore. Nct-'ce is hereby given that a First Dividend is intended to be declared m the above matter. All564 words
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Advertisement535 1931-08-12 2 FOR SALE. ESSEX SUPER SIX. 2-seater. for sale. Price $oSJ. 2'_. ftmn old. Excellent condit: .x throughout. Box Wo. 927. care of Fre. Press BOOKS OF REFERENCE— The following books of reference are for sale at $1.00 per volume, application to be made at the Fre< Press Office, 138 Robinson535 words
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Advertisement81 1931-08-12 2 M WATERPROOF rSvJi Beautiful Green and i' (Ii l( Bj and Tarpaulins of first h^ manufacture. ini-luchi._ eyelets am 1 rop mplefe Durable white < PRICES VLKV MODEKATI Write for qu«i.« MOHD. BIN HOOSAI.NSAH. M. ROp,i\s()\ KOAB Phone \o \\~>\ We suggest that you ask your nearest W distributor to81 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous234 1931-08-12 2 Wednesday. Ittfc. Hu;h Water. 10.21. 1.9 it.. M.53. M ft. Kot:,r\ Ktfßn, Adelphi Hotel, Dr Hcvtz on "Stresemann". Football Div. I SCC vs Ptilau Brani at Div. II Vehicles VI Strait.- Cattle Reserve Div. Chinese h a Chinees n at Stadium Thursday. 13th. High Water. 10.54. 8.4 ft.. 21.45. 9.6234 words
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Article1124 1931-08-12 3 RUSSIA'S PLANS (Jerman Architect's Big 1 Commission Russia is only beginning to open up the' Kuznetzk Basin m the Altai Mountain- cf South Siberia, which holds enormous quanti- C :ies of coal. gold, silver, copper, zinc, &c. I vrites Ernst May. a German architect who z1,124 words
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OLD-TIME FASHIONS RE-APPEAR
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Article681 1931-08-12 3 Holiday Hint at Paris Garden Party Paris. The end of the scholastic year and the onclusion of the examinations at the lycees. hough they are almost eclipsed by the dazle of the season's final parties, so dear to he grown-ups, are the real signal for Paris o681 words
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Article140 1931-08-12 3 Venice. Tbe most romantic golf course In Europe is now open for its first real season. This is the Lido Golf Club which, though inaugurated la&t year. \va? not ready for play till the late autumn. The links were designed by Mr. Maxwell Hart, the well-known golf140 words
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Article115 1931-08-12 3 Kandersteg. The International Boy Scout Home is goinp to have a very lively time this summer, especially from July 29 to August 8, when the first International Congress of Rovers win be held here.with Lord Baden -Powell as honorary chairman. Almost every European country will be represented115 words
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Article533 1931-08-12 3 ZIONISTS ROUSED Jewish 'Mussolini' Tables His Demands Basl. July 1. Sensational declaration that the Zioniits should no longer co-operate with the British Government on the basis of its present policy m Palestine and that the Jewish people demand extended rights to create a self-governing Jewish533 words
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Article107 1931-08-12 3 We art- still talking about the bowltaf ol R. S. G. Scott m the Varsity match. Behind the figures 8 87 is a story of the dogftd determination by which he made him-; If bowler of the first class. A few years ago BcoCt wa rot a bowler but when107 words
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Article479 1931-08-12 3 HYPNOTISM PLEA To Author Friend Whom She is Accused of Murdering I Coire i Switzerland l. July 14. To spare the feelings of Mrs. Boulter, tiv Englishwoman who is being tried at Coin- for the alleged murd.'r Of Dr. OBBD HofoT, the Hungarian author ;tt St.479 words
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Article164 1931-08-12 3 The New Lord Carnwath Aged 80 Tht death m London Ls announced of R nuld Arthur Dalzell. Earl of Carnwath .Mid B»r»n i;al/i 11 of Liberton. at the apr of 48. TN" Earldom was created m 1639. 1r« late Earl was at one time a VfOtC&aot m164 words
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Advertisement282 1931-08-12 3 RENE ULLMANN'S EXTRAORDINARY CHEAP SALE Sow PROCEEDING until the 31st of August. WONDERFUL BARGAINS!!! N swtvs Mad«- Watches just arrived from $4.00 I wrist and pocket) tl kl (Mi ui'ist watchc» for Indies and Gents from $12.00. i., Id ptiket watchts from $24.00 Cientlrmen's Ciold chains from $20.00 ALSO (LOCKS282 words
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Advertisement79 1931-08-12 3 Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited. BRANCHES: "7 21, First Cross Street MALACCA. 11, Light Street PENANG. 14. KWne Street KUALA LUMPUR. Registered by and Security deposited with the Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers. Guardians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised and Interest collected, Probate or Letters of Administration applied79 words
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THE CHANCELLOR AND RUFUS
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Article2811 1931-08-12 4 An Official Cat That Got More Pay Just behind tlv eld lodge by tne Victoria Gate m Hyde Pa:k lies a secluded little plot of ground, writes James A. Jones m the ■rental News. It is hidden from the road by I hedge, and from the pathway2,811 words
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Article1102 1931-08-12 4 A Few Hints and Warnings The present season has witnessed nothing short of a revolution In the retail aspects of the motor trade, writes G.B. m the Manchester Guardian. Quite a number of the principal dealers have virtually abandoned their old system of securing agencies for1,102 words
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Article55 1931-08-12 4 Kayc iw Suii!« M (< A Civil I Mr KW l) ,-m rd i> before U' itaea Mi K«3" p ■peed notor-boai Hi ituK. sued Bunt* t,.r allefed The term UN I Mat i>» BU i cat c«pbl Umcc ol om it »<« all. ear railed v55 words
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Advertisement252 1931-08-12 4 SUCCESS WITH SUNSHINE GLAXO Wbat Nurses Write EXPECTANT MOTHERS NURSING MOTHERS toffiiH^ iWUMii fraiTM ObHHO flnlihe<| *Tatknt had very bad aiotning skknesa a i •tvatatht fatfal became tery S^ I a^vi^d Sunshine Gkio 11 1 flatulence iM aiming and night. Rcault good. Got iT^l I^.TTI 'PI fliT^ «ronj?vr, slept better,252 words
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Article2088 1931-08-12 5 OUTBOARD MOTOR FILLIP Prince of Wales 9 Motor Purchases [From Our Own Correspondent 1 London, July 16. The Prince of Wales' has evidently taken up motor boat racing, since he has just bought two outboard engined motorboats. Apparently recently he visited Lord Ednam at Himley Hall, Dudltv.2,088 words
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Advertisement455 1931-08-12 5 THE Singapore Free Press Daily [and Weekly Editions Hea( office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Telephone Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. |jh premier morning daily m Malaya. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special features include pictures,455 words
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Advertisement219 1931-08-12 5 2TO 12 INM Til I TO 400 CYLINDERS t/fjg?\ I j! W I HORSEPOWOL •rot reliable and ecooomical pow- higher priced Kermaths. +J er in a small marine engine, the The 2 -cylinder Kermaths deliver 2 cylinder L-head type Kermath leads from 4to 10 HP., with a speed range everything219 words
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Article, Illustration2618 1931-08-12 6 C. A. PLAYER - Backward March of a Disillusioned World C. A. PLAYER MMW«— i Here is another article by < I on how Britain tackled unemployment j Who will immortalise Retreat of 1920 How Miss Bondfield Tackled Britain 's Problem London. i ETWEEN November. 1920. and JJ December. 1922, the fine balance m2,618 words
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Article419 1931-08-12 6 Work the Qualification for\ Tenancy Paris, j The nucleus of a novel kind of Bohemia has I come about through the persistence of a com- J pany of artists who five or six years ago adopt- I ed the slogan 'Montmartre for the Artists' and took no more419 words
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Article115 1931-08-12 6 Hoard of 18th Century Highwayman Budapest. A new treasure hunt has been undertaken by an American millionairess. Mrs. Wally Wilde 6e Villareal. wife of one of the presidents of an Ameiican mine trust. Who appears to make a hobby of searching for hidden spoils, says the N.A.N.A. m115 words
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Article698 1931-08-12 6 HORATIUS - Bridge Notes and Problems. HORATIUS "bY THE RULE OF ELEVEN IN recent articles I have dealt with the importance of making attacking leads and of basing tiie structure cf the attack on the hand itself rather than on convention. I have suggested that the "fourth highest from longest suit" is698 words
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Article226 1931-08-12 6 The Month of May. by Jane Dashwood. Murray's Imperial Library. A wholly beautiful story, entirely above the average moc'#?rn nov.^. indeed as we read it the Shades of Ja ie Austen and Mrs. Gaskell seem coveiing very near. Mary, thr home daughter, of an elderly couple,226 words
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Article209 1931-08-12 6 Titled Woman's Mart N I'rolonp Life Non-slop ami oui-tmi. p.going on to remarkable ntctf H U at Juan-les-Pin.v BUrting OHIMTnI went 00 M the M| tabithe other m-rmni: ThtK br. and play continued until BW The vatcben had fated m*J most dogfed of the ptayen wen The liveliest209 words
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Article45 1931-08-12 6 Upsala Universitj student. M...H-: B«U away at the tfC t»l .4 years at UK l''U wily studrnt DC Wi 1 ..ißiuy-nv.- lam ,al,-xanunau.,. before thr professors -candidate of pWto ;his kaowMti !l MMltakk. E'^'- h houovr. and He .po.ts terms and tV45 words
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Article639 1931-08-12 7 HIS RUSSIAN BRIDE Ceremony at Lady Curzon's Home London, July 14. A white-haired and totally blind American millionaire *as married m London to-day to a beautiful Russian woman. The bridegroom Is Mr. A. J. Wright, of Buffalo and Newport, and the bride. Miss Tatani i639 words
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Article225 1931-08-12 7 Extensive Damage to Jute Crops Calcutta, July 31. Reports have been received from Serajgunj. a most important centre of jute trade m Bengal, and Tangail of extensive damage being done to dwelling houses and standing crops m consequence of the Jamuna floods. Both towns are submerged The225 words
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Article92 1931-08-12 7 The Times critic of the Eton-Harrow cricket match m mail week stated that R. Page (a son of Mr. R. Page of Singapore and one of the Eton fast bowlers) was handicapped by an old leg injury reappearing during Harrow's first innings. Baker and Page m the second innings were92 words
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Advertisement375 1931-08-12 7 I JJiarrhcea 1 I] will be stopped by I |1 taking KALZANA I h Diarrhoea is caused by inflam- I mation of the intestines, B B generally due to irritated nerves. fl I By taking Kalzant. the Calcium food, you fl H will provide your blood with the Calcium fl375 words
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Advertisement443 1931-08-12 7 I .'.'■'■>• Uk i#'-|M Mfffewlll E^»^^- M X BBK^fßfl R^^^*i*'*^'*' '*^^^^^^h ■>i*>Vx-'-^R^B B^^t^ 'Mi -"^^BBM^^^B^B» ;^^B B^BV' y BM B^^R^^B^B^i^^^ 9fij^m«9| W^'* _^'vv. vßß^^^^Bßt BB&. T^H Bfi?>3K^2-' '''^BBt' -'^^B^Bfl^' •"•:-^BBB v- ■■■-:.!->:-:-:-:-^BB BBL B^r^^^Bt^B^P^ >: :^^B^K TjIJPWMW^W RrM^^^T^B^^B^f '■'''■'■'''■i'-^^^m V j^i^S#3ilß^^S b^Bb^Pß Mb^b^b^b^Hßb^Bb^Hblb^Bw HBbW is one of the eight reasons443 words
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"NOTHING BUT A MEAN CRIBBER"
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Article2350 1931-08-12 8 Editor and Author Recovers £1,000 Damages The hearing was begun before Mr Justice MacKinnon and a Special Jury on July 9, of an action m which Mr. Richard Edgar Horatio Wallace (Mr. Edgar WaHact), the author, claims from Mr. Lewis Charles Goldflam, of 43, Kensington High-street, W.B,2,350 words
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Article75 1931-08-12 8 Pro K nui.m- ending Auuum Itth Wednesday »18 .Eurasian*. PI P"»* nal Trainii' BJl^ T hur,day. ■> l P» Car StH- MG DrtU volver Clas.sili.ati-'. rruits Drill )!iU f Friday. 5 p.m. Coy.. Weapon T' 6.15 p.m.. Drill Hall I Run Mine and 1 I I Bdr.75 words
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Article19 1931-08-12 8 I Miss Flon-iur I with llm mnto i peetod to Bit* ca maeptaalwr Bl In-ail-mism < B contributing edltoi BhanftuU19 words
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Advertisement466 1931-08-12 8 DENGUE (Break-Bone Fever) A distinguished British physician recommends that to relieve the severe pain of Dengue m adults, three Genasprin tablets should be taken at the onset followed by one tablet every hour until ease, is obtained. The tablets should not be swallowed whole but disintegrated m a little water.466 words
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Advertisement222 1931-08-12 8 Famous stairs on stage fcaTyflff and screen >^^^ insist on LUX 5 lovelinessrl nj^y/iljEsA. n^B /IfPCCPC fl London's rtiDst B W wJvJ y Ay 1 J brilliant I v J ill >***s/ fc&aJ y stars vclv v J IVI iiwa /J/ W Ph > l|is V v I I man,222 words
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Advertisement278 1931-08-12 9 Mount Emily Swimming Pool S* imming Gala: Aug. 15th, 1 931. 1 leats for the following events will Ik swum offat 5 p.m. Friday, 14th inst Competitors must be punctual. 100 Metre* Hack Stroke Open. MM) Breast Stroke Open. 2(KI n IVee Style Open. ~>u Free Style Novices. 50 Breatt278 words
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Advertisement157 1931-08-12 9 j AGAIN the BEST SHOWinYoWIsf HERE They Aret- The Famous "CUCKOOS" I BACK AGAIN at j THE [CAPITOL j Malaya's only Super^Cinema with I j the Double Theatre" Capacity. I I MATINEE TO-DAY I j AT 3.15 I gg TO-NIGHT i£is| I j The Screen's greatest I I Comedy Pair157 words
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Advertisement361 1931-08-12 9 Watch for Hell's Angels I=^lfcll9^fe^^ TELFPHONF NO F»QOQ 1 I 1 V 16.15] TO-NIGHT i 9.Y5 1 5 Universal brings you a red-blooded action thriller i ENTERTAINMENT with a PUNCH I I LEW AYRES andadotu hero of "All Quiet" with the lovely blonde of "Hell's Angels" I JEAN HARLOW m361 words
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820 1931-08-12 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1931. PREMIER GOES TO LONDON I Ground for political speculation is certainly to be found m the sudden return of the Premier to London. Parliament was not to meet again until October; August is commonly regarded as a period of political, and, indeed, social,820 words
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Article366 1931-08-12 10 The Fire Brigade had to deal with two grass fires yesterday afternoon, one at the Swiss Cottage Estate and the other at Malcolm Road. Lim Lek Soon, a returned banishee was arrested by the Detective Branch ami was yesterday morning produced before the Second Police Magistrate. Mr. G. E. Clayton,366 words
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Article55 1931-08-12 10 Wednesday August 12th Before the Acting Chief Justice at 11 a.m. In the Ist. Court: Re Estate of Syed Abdullah bin Abubakar Al Atas deceased. Before Mr. Justice PalgTave Simpson m the 2nd Court at 10.30 a.m.: Judgment: Re Reyna Dessan Sahib, deceased; followed by John Dickinson Co.55 words
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Article772 1931-08-12 10 THE FUNERAL A Wealth of Floral Tributes We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Margaret Farrer, wife of Mr. R. J. Parrer, C.M.G., former President of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners, which occurred at the General Hospital early yesterday morning. Mrs. Fairer, who was772 words
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Article315 1931-08-12 10 Lew Ayres at the Alhambra (By Our Film Corre^pond-nt > Apart from the story value of the film as an entertainment. The Iron Man. which opened at the Alhambra last evening, is interesting for two reasons. Firstly, we see Lewis Ayres for the first time since he315 words
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Article679 1931-08-12 10 MANAGER WINS HK CLAIM TRUNK COMPANY sii T Insufficient Evident to i v m Dismissal y A judgment of wartden** European assistants m the i by the acting Chief Ju t Sproule) yesterday when i, P. Richards, former mar., branch factory of the 5t. 1Y Uv Singapore, a sum of679 words
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Article52 1931-08-12 10 m \\vm Messrs. Lewis. U notify to-days tin Spot £111 11 I £1143 16 (1114-h' The market Messrs. Syinin^' notify to-day follows: Spot 2%d (2 I (2 s «d). I The market I I To-day's Ke* V U re us follow Tin: Spot 25.1 I 25.55 (2570. Rubber:52 words
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Advertisement178 1931-08-12 10 HAWKER'S SLOE GIN THE IDEAL DRINK AFTER A BATHE SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., [incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong). (Incorporated m Shanghai) 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 A 5372. ROYAL BAKERY PRODUCTS Manufactured hygienically under expert European supervision. OBTAINABLE AT singapore COLD STORAGE co ltd ORCHARD178 words
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"URGENT GOVERNMENTAL BUSINESS"
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Article448 1931-08-12 11 RIMOURS OF "EMERGENCY GOVERNMENT" APPEAL IMMEDIATE MEETING WITH MR. SNOWDEN London, Aug. 11. A sequel to Mr. Mac Donald's spectacular interruption of his holidaN occurred at Downing Street this morning m the hasty arrival of the Premier, after travelling all through the night, after *hich448 words
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Article35 1931-08-12 11 KING AND QUEEN OF SI AM ts <>» Governor-General m Ottawa Service] Ottawa, Aur. 11. tte« are staying at Govguesta of Earl (GoverMJd Countess Bessthe -ucsts of honour at ">d an- being similarly ■"< Mminer. Mr. Ben-35 words
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Article24 1931-08-12 11 '•'-hUm, Itemed to be Leading Rebels Btrvlot] Havana. Aug. 11. ■<>"al powers Presi"l:»^ martial law m Ex-President h^, landed to lead24 words
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Article23 1931-08-12 11 S I L VER CONFERENCE 1 Ft(l<1 ;'<i»n «f Labour's Interest Ul <ity. Aug. that an lntee *m Mki ts 2£T- a, the23 words
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Article181 1931-08-12 11 DETAINED AT TOKYO Over Fortified Areas With Cameras I Reuters Far Eastern Service] Tokyo, Aug. 11. The Procurator's Office. 1 after considering evidence connected with the flight to Japan of Pangborn and Herndon. has decided to order the confinement of the avaitors pending a settlement of181 words
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Article33 1931-08-12 11 Fog Causes Delay After Leaving Nome fßeuter's Service! New York, Aug. 11. After leaving Nome Mr. and Mrs. Lindbergh descended m fog on the north coast of the S<?ward Peninsula.33 words
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Article72 1931-08-12 11 An Important Future for the Eskimos Point Barrow, Alaska, Aug. 11. The Eskimos had a vision of soon finding themselves on the highway between the two worlds as a result of an address by Col. Lindbergh dwelling upon the important future of the Arctic regions from the72 words
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Article61 1931-08-12 11 President Modifies Press Law 1 Reuter's Service] Berlin, Aug. 10. President Hindenburg has signed an emergency decree amending the Press Law under which the Prussian Government last we°k forced the newspapers to publish an anti -plebiscite manifesto. Henceforth any such publication is enforceable only if sanctioned by61 words
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Article62 1931-08-12 11 .Judgment Against New Zealand Insurance Companies [Reuter's Servicel Wellington. Aug. 11. The Supreme Court has delivered an important judgment against two insurance companies on a claim for £78,000 arising out of a fire after the great earthquake at Hawkes Baj m April. The companies had disputed the62 words
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Article55 1931-08-12 11 Drastic Economies to be Effected f Reuter's Service] Paris. Aug. 11. The railways, faced with a deficit of 8,000,000 francs a day are considering a scheme for drastic reorganisation and wholesale closing down of stations all over the country. Stations will be at least 25 kilometres apart and55 words
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Article218 1931-08-12 11 CHINA'S FLOODS Appalling Conditions All Over the Country WIDESPREAD FAMINE INEVITABLE [Reuter's Par Eastern Service] Shanghai, An*. 11. China's sufferings from constant civil war pale into insignificance compared with the havoc wrought all over the country m one month by floods. The situation m the218 words
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Article144 1931-08-12 11 Committee Meeting at Balse [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, Aug. 10. There was a meeting to-day at Basle of the Committee of Banking Experts which the Seven Power Conference, on July 23, requested the Bank of International Settlements **to set up to inquire into the immediate further credit144 words
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Article76 1931-08-12 11 To Visit Sandringham and Balmoral [British Radio Official Service] Rugby. Aug. 10. The King and Queen returned to London to-day from Cowes, where they had spent a fortnight on the Royal yacht, Victoria and Albert. The King has enjoyed several days racing m his cutter Britannia. To-morrow,76 words
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Article80 1931-08-12 11 No Reference to Poseidon Disaster I Reuter's Service] London, Aug. 11. At the Admiralty request no reference will be made to the submarine Poseidon m the talkie of the submarine disaster shortly to be made at Elstree. The original intention was to base the picture on the80 words
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Article45 1931-08-12 11 Experts Settle Details of Operation [Reuter's Service) London, Aug. 11. The conference of financial experts sitting m London has reached complete agreement on the detailed measures to give effect to the Hoover plan and the formal protocols will be signed this afternoon.45 words
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Article43 1931-08-12 11 Assistance of Geneva Experts [Renter's Service] Geneva, Aug. 11. In response to the Austrian Government's request to the League Council to seek means to remedy Austria's economic and financial difficulties the League is despatching two financial experts to Vienna to investigate.43 words
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Article35 1931-08-12 11 Heavy Death Roll m Mexican Floods [Reuter's Service] Tampico, Mexico, Aug. 11. A heavy deathroll is feared, thirty villages having been flooded due to the overflow of the Panuco. Tempoal and Tamesi Rivers.35 words
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Article178 1931-08-12 11 NAUTILUS IN DANGER Trouble Follows Departure for Spitzbergen ENGINE BREAKDOWN AGAIN [Reuter's Service] Tramsoe, Aug. 10. The Nautilus left at 6.30 p.m. for Advent Bay, Spitzbergen, to start its under-sea dash to the North Pole. Tramsoe, Aug. 11. Shortly after leaving here last night the Nautilus178 words
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Article233 1931-08-12 11 Kaye Don's Challenge to Gar Wood [British Radio Official Service? Ruffby, Aug. 11. Kaye Eton, who holds the world's water speed record, will leave England to-morrow for America, where he will challenge Gar Wood for possession of the British International Trophy m his speed-boat. Miss England 11. in233 words
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Article247 1931-08-12 11 Dutch Air-Mail Service To the Editor. Sir, We have come m possession of a newspaper cutting reading as follows: "A reader sends the Malay Mail the envelope of a letter posted at Bristol on June 24, conveyed by Dutch Air Mail, and delivered m Kuala Lumpur247 words
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Article39 1931-08-12 11 Thousands Destitute m Bombay Area [Reuter's Service] B::nb?y, Aug. 11. The abnormal mcnscon has produced serious floods southward of Bombay. Thousands arc destitute and many peep:? have been drowned m the lowlying villages of the Malvan district.39 words
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Article111 1931-08-12 11 Faulty Lamp Causes Death The Coroner. Mr. F. G. Bourne, yesterday returned a verdict of death by misadventure m connection with the death of Tay Ong Tian, a Chinese shop assistant, who died as the result of an electric shock which he received I while adjusting a111 words
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Advertisement115 1931-08-12 11 pbuV Co.il I TRY A CHANGE— TRY "GRAND MACNISH" I Agents I Robinson S Co,, Ltd. Established 1858. I SINGAPORE— KUALA LUMPUR. SISSONS m BITUMEN SOLUTION The Rust-Proof and Protective Paint is the finest covering for exposed iron and steel work, and an economical substitute for oil paint. It prevents115 words
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Article2509 1931-08-12 12 RECENT PROGRESS Malaya's Maids Must Sew and J Weave i v MISS PtJKDOM'S REVIEW In Oversea Education this Interesting article on lt_r Mm homecraft to Malay gM. appears. fr.mi the pea Of Mci N. Purdom Tli»- deshe for edOCatloa among Malay uomen and uirls grows assuredly, fostered by2,509 words
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Article368 1931-08-12 12 INCREASING AGITATION Action by the European Association Calcutta, Aug. 2. The agitation for the reduction of house rents m Calcutta, which began m the correspondence columns of the local newspapers, has been taken up by all communities. The Municipal Affairs Sub-Committee of the Calcutta Branch368 words
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Article217 1931-08-12 12 EX -SERVICES ASSN: Kuala Lumpur Report Tte following is the report of the Kuala Lumpur Branch Committee of the E.S.A.M for the half year *?nded June 30: The Committee held eleven meetings during the period under review, a room having been allotted to them for this purpose m the new217 words
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859 1931-08-12 12 NORTH CHINA WAR General Shih's Forces Surrounded Shanghai, Aug. 4. Extensive destruction of residences and commercial houses has been wrought at Shihchiachuang which has changed hands three times since the revolt of General Shin Yu-shan. With the setback of the Manchurians m the early stages859 words
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Article736 1931-08-12 12 $16,000 ILLICIT CHANDU Cantonese Youth Charged With Possession The discovery of $16,000 wcrth cf contraband chandu m a house. No. 57-A Bras Basah Road, on the afternoon of August 4, had a sequel m the Police Courts, when a young Cantonese. Lee Ah Wang,736 words
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Article273 1931-08-12 12 Improved Conditions m Shops Th;- Following extracts an made from th» minutes of a Committee meeting of th:> s.p.c.a held at the V MCA. Bond Room OH July 20th. Present: Mr. L. S. P. Mansiu Id Jones (Him: Treasurer) m the chair; Mr... Ca.se; Mr. H. E. Stevens;273 words
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Article55 1931-08-12 12 Mr. Arthur Vennell Coster. F.RC.S.. of Belgravc-road, Wanstoad, E., who died on M.w 14, leaving £2,38 D «net personalty £1.964), stated that, as ho had cured hims If of con"umptlon when 13 years of age, ho would Ukt his body, if his wife and children agree, tc> be used fcr55 words
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Article586 1931-08-12 12 "Bakics Godsend East" The latest contribuf < n subject of European comes from the pen Bangkok, ami is published In cal Journal. Dr. Toms says bablei frem the mothers point I myself have pnctl Tropics, but my profess! been limit d to the bf writes. Here, however586 words
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Article47 1931-08-12 12 ttm R Bwrtm i mecttni I < i IlllU sth. DiTKkci. by BU> bt madf m UH t.,r the V« ar Ml j D»-<-Hl.:i thai ■of mo.-quito bus.- on tl luim rmitr. nam« lv H later than January Is 1 |O DC trau X the Ccmmb.s:oiM-is47 words
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Article26 1931-08-12 12 U* Visit to a :K Meeting B y tmuttm King nud, b« of British mon.rch bM Sottish i tln tad th. Duk26 words
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Article552 1931-08-12 13 Why Our Players Fail The following letter by a woman tennir player m The Times m mail week is interesting when read m conjunction with the British team's recent failure m the Wightman Cup matches: Your Special Correspondent at Wimbledon was kind enough to include my name552 words
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Article208 1931-08-12 13 £36,000 Spent on Players m Three Years [From Our Own Correspondent] London. July 16. Although the Tottenham Hotspur f!c. balance sheet shows a deficit of £6.687 on the past season, a sum of £7.000 spent on new players m March of the previous season is included m the208 words
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Article152 1931-08-12 13 When A Bail is "Struck Off" A new instruction has just been issued to first-class cricket umpires wnich solves a problem which has frequently arisen this season. The instruction refers to law 21 (dealing with a bail "struck off"), and says that at a meeting of the152 words
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Article58 1931-08-12 13 In the recent match against Somerset Glamorgan thought it advisable to rest Bates, who had previously only missed one match m ten years! Somerset County Cricket Club, with an eye to the future, intend to establish a nursery. Already one of the best known players m the game has been58 words
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Article553 1931-08-12 13 South African Rugby Men For British Tour Tremendous interest was taken all over South Africa m the deliberations of the Rugby selectors last month and a large crowd awaited outside closed doors m Cape Town to hear the names of the lucky 29 players chosen to tour the553 words
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Article245 1931-08-12 13 South Beat Rest of England (From Our Own Correspondent] London. July 16. Two features of the annual women's cricket match at Beckenham on Saturday when the South beat Rest of England by 16 runs, were the sensible and neat cricket caps with huge shady peaks, worn by som?245 words
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Article62 1931-08-12 13 Third m Big Race at Cowes London. Aug. 1. King George won £10 to-da/ at Cowes m his yacht, the Britannia, which finished th id m the big yacht race at the Regatta. His Majesty played a large part m directing the Britannia, occasionally giving active assistance with62 words
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Article72 1931-08-12 13 Nothing has be?n more disappointing this year than the decline cf Maurice Leyland. Yorkshire's one time brilliant all rounder. Last year Leyland fai!ed to reproduce his form against Australia, while the luck this year has been mostly against him. His first century of the season was made m mail week,72 words
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Advertisement231 1931-08-12 13 I «> Allenbunjs Foods Made from the purest milk of cows pastured m the homr counties, the Allenburys* Foods are as easily diijr^ted as mother's milk. They are germ free and I ire simply and quickly made by the addition of I boiling water only. Fresh supplies, specially packed I231 words
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Advertisement343 1931-08-12 13 9^^r I Bbl Thread-Rubber intulmtion unite* the electrical iniulattng value and durability of V^ M^W rubber icith the porotity of cotton thread*. M THIS BATTERY I m GIVES A LOXGEIt I W life of coarriTviJous SERVICE One of the most common life of the hattcry'g plates. causes of early failure343 words
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Advertisement971 1931-08-12 14 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. HXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON A N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Thrice Monthly Service LJverpoo*. Havre and Glasgow. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Dae. Sails t ANTKNOR For Marseilles, London, R'dam, H'burg Glasgow971 words
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Advertisement566 1931-08-12 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England). "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Steamer nme Singapore. 8.8. CITY OF KHIO6 Sept. 1 s.B. CITY OF WORCESTER Oct. 12 HOMEWARDS. M.s. CITY OF566 words
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Advertisement469 1931-08-12 14 P. 6 s CX British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated m England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S <.O\lK\>Hv LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SEKVKI OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA k JAPtt i Due Toima«e. Singapore. Tom.:.«r sin 1931. CHITRAL469 words
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Advertisement713 1931-08-12 15 V |l MARSEILLE inviwxv *>HWERP. ROTTERDAM AND MIDDLESBROUGH. lO.Tdi. Aim 13 14 HAKUSAN MARU T. 10,500 Oct 7 8 i 11.000 Auk 27 28 HARUNA MARU T. 10,500 Oct. 23 24 I 10.500 Bepl 9 X) I KATORI MARU T 10.000 Nov 5 6 I 12.U00 Sept 23 24 KASHIMA713 words
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Advertisement429 1931-08-12 15 1 />} DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES, LTD. (AT ■If SAILING NOTICE \\l j\\ PRESIDENT LINERS. iJM Mi I TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON \\K ■I FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO \IB Mi I SUEZ P °RT SAID. ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES AND IH mi I Arriv* 1 Leave L*\i\< Arrive w^M429 words
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Advertisement899 1931-08-12 15 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVLA) (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN OOVEKNMIN7 Telephone No. 5451. with sub-connections to.— Passage. Ftmjdu Transhipment. Mwlne Departments and \t;..nuirrs di k K^presentatlves m lh f Straits Settlements (Singapore and Pfnan«, of the IKAVH.I.EKS OFUCIAL899 words
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Article1070 1931-08-12 16 Royal Gifts to the Maritime Museum The annual meeting of the Society for Nautical Research was held at the Royal Naval College. Greenwich, m mail week. Admiral Sir George Hope, who presided, referred to the fact that some 350 gifts had been presented during the year1,070 words
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Advertisement670 1931-08-12 16 Bums Philp Line. (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 torus) and the SS MANGOLA (3.352 tons). [Cargo only.] ij. ifftwwTT.T.A is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de670 words
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Advertisement424 1931-08-12 16 KERR STEAMSHIPCoTw (Incorpoimted In XJJBJL) 'V GENERAL AGENtS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez) M.S. SILVERPALM In Port Aug. 17 T «C MJS. SILVERTEAK Sept. 1 Sept M.S. SILVERSANDAL Sept. 22 Sep t 28 Orl For rmtea and particulars please apply424 words
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Advertisement133 1931-08-12 16 M.s. SELANDIA. Arrd. August Sth, IML Consignees of nifO I* r tIM il ship from Europf UC I<n by BOltfta general survi-y of all MTfO IUIM condition will br h. Id at Oodown 49 at 9 a.m. and at ■anded D :"id Add at 2 p.m. on Friday tin 14th133 words
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Miscellaneous671 1931-08-12 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY STEAMER TRAIN AND AEROPLANE TO-DAY North. North-East and North-West Sumatra By Aeioplane 6 a.m. Rhio Mersing 9 a.m. Kukup Hong Cheang 9 a.m. Singkep Van der Does de Bye 9 a.m. Karimon Soon Lee 9 a.m. Pulp,u Soegi Hong Teck 9 a.m. Tembilahan and Indr&giri Majang 11671 words
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Article77 1931-08-12 17 S HIP TO SHORE 'PHONE hMiallation m South Wales Ports I Mdi«>— Official Service] Rugby. Auk. 10. experiment was inaugurated m nth Wales. t(.-day when a <■•: .-meeted telephonically and Livenxx>l. n md to the general cargo where nine plugprmg-in .n stalled. i has used the Newport Docks a estimated77 words
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Article78 1931-08-12 17 P ASSE NGERS ARRIVED Mr E G. Biauchamb. Misi I M SU^wart. Mr. E. C J Marrow. Mr H A. B Hamilton, Mr. L. D. Vivian, I i uda and family. Mrs. G. I Nau/.t Miss B L* tUVOt, A C. Qoddtaf, Mr. av.ri Mr R E Iff. Hill. Mrs78 words
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Article44 1931-08-12 17 H.M WARSHIPS Of H.M. Ships m tilled. (Lieut-Commander R. s. M B Orpheus < Liei't-Com- Hmham RN I will arrive Port tugust lf> and .sail AujniM 20 »nd j > re Auuust 21 and sail for i Ueut-CommanrtfT N. a. c. arrive Btng^pore August 15 j44 words
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Article202 1931-08-12 17 C 403.691 is shown m the count of Furnen Withy and' ir ended April 30. This is arrived I a transfei of unstated amount Th" credit has come from tht tal reserves, for the general at the former total of. 1 previous year the company d a202 words
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Article43 1931-08-12 17 lll«'lsinj, r fors. July 11. hen to-day is that the Huncartaa, and Estonian m the Baltic form d themselves into a trust tnd control their rumThe Estonians are said to 000.000 litres this year into their competitors" trade43 words
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Article30 1931-08-12 17 Pariv. Aug. 2. revalUng m the snip. '"ild tonnage of the •1 m the last twelve July But the increase Pom weight, while year it wa> 1.533.332.30 words
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Article67 1931-08-12 17 •rrived m London at ona of locally disChlnefc Distiiapare per a ChiTuesday of teat week. rdlan. ather met wttb along n Monday, Tuesday, 11 k, the coasting yesMuar and Ma- and unpleaaaat n«i distributes 1.9 thipoWMfi to nuance East Asia Part of Uhis lour motor shipa a red Bag 167 words
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Article1333 1931-08-12 17 "New Worlds to Conquer" Glasgow, July 10. The new dock, which was opened by the King this morning, Ls a witness to Glasgow's faith *n its own future Many of the shipyar r on the Clyde are «tai ding idle to-da/ b',i* »m tidal basin constn red at1,333 words
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Article495 1931-08-12 17 Russia's Inquiries for Ships Inquiries on Soviet account for ships are now understood to extend to about 40 vessels of various types, including cargo steamers of 3,000 tons deadweight, with a speed of 10 knots vessels suitable for carrying timber of between 4.000 and 5,000 tons; oil tankers;495 words
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Advertisement405 1931-08-12 17 I imoptol-p that Jim mthls Uouty^imXr I I jKuCSw tfOV dMtf /M^ bio& JM# \s^ I. Apollinarw •rii 4" t &r J^Jr V VvHpC (irritability, listlessn«M^ fttomftch troubles, sleeplessnetis). I Nerve -weakness causes bad transmission of the nerve impulses and may result m the irregular STOMACH TROUBLES functioning of almost405 words
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Article363 1931-08-12 18 Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations which can be received m Singapore dally: 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, 21363 words
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Article188 1931-08-12 18 Tlie lollowing programmes of music will be broadcast by the studio orchestra of Radio Saigon, under the direction of M. Andre Soyer. during the week WEDNESDAY The soloists will perform chamber music. THURSDAY Defile des Soldats de Plomb, Turma; Tarantelle (.for flute) Raff-Taffanel; Fantasy on Rip. Planquette; Chanson188 words
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Article146 1931-08-12 18 Bad News at the Cookhouse Door Aldrrshoi. The Old Comrades of the Royal Scots Regiment had a picnic arranged by the First Battalion, and Private David Reid was on fatigue duty. After the picnic Reid felt hungry and went to the cookhouse door, wher? Corporal146 words
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Article63 1931-08-12 18 "My Right Honourable Friend" Miss Megan Lloyd George, M.P.. made speech about housing m the House of Commons. She was giving some statistics when Mr. Lloyd George, who was sitting on the bench immediately m front of her, nodded m approval. "I am glad," said Miss63 words
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Advertisement322 1931-08-12 18 2nd LIST off GOOD USED CARS REOUCED IN PRICE FOR THIS WEEK ONLY AUSTIN 7 TOURER. IN OOOD ORDER. TYRES QUITE GOOD. UPHOLSTERY AND HOOD PUT IN GOOD Q CONDITION. < 3t> M>^r*>W ESSEX TOURER. FINE APPEARANCE. WIRE WHEELS. NEW <m |||J| HOOD AND DUCO PAINT. 31) -B-™P^P RUGBY M322 words
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Advertisement801 1931-08-12 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. Incorporated In England* Capital €3.000,000 Subscribed 1800,000 Paid-up 1.050.000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.666 845 BOARD OF DIKECIOKS J. M. Ryrie. Esq. Chairman P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro. hsq J O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelford Esq Sir Thomas Catto. Bart S801 words
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Advertisement152 1931-08-12 18 INSURANctT^-^ SOUTH BRITISH |if .NMK.wn „,«,v, IM||i PIRE, NARINI PRANsn MOTOR INSURANCE \(< ii-in, LOWEST CUKRI VI KATEs ,c fl MA1«,,;,,, eastern' united ASSI'KAMF (OIMM m:\Hon t, KIRK, MARINE MOTOR CAR PERSONAL ACCIDENI L JOHNSON ■BAD OIIKF |< M Sinuap«ir« THE OCEAN V(II)tvl GUABANTBI OOBHNUTIOK LIMITFI) Incorporated m Gnat Bnu.:152 words
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Article1173 1931-08-12 19 MR THOMAS ON THE TIN. POSITION MljA PLAN CRITICISED Niinil Change* Needed m T.iVA. Work rronoh Mines m London. airman, In the course ti rtunate tact b that proi < consumption. I n n iive m -pction, .-to< ks would I r» lllto. That VH j date of that j1,173 words
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Article283 1931-08-12 19 IKrrick and Co:, Secretaries: Alor Gajah 32.500: Ayir Panas 80.000; Bukit Kubu 21,500: Oleneaty 55.30): Jalan Kebun 8.700: Kluana 54.000; PaJfJB 192 000; Port Swettenham 12.--300; Tunbatak 20.700 Teluk Anson 53.100; Ulu Benut 53.000. Kint^ Tin Dredge No. 2 pkls. 950: Senlenyih Output pkk. 208: Hours283 words
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Article932 1931-08-12 19 TI'ESDAY. ALGLST 11. 19AI. CLOSING QUOTATIONS DOLLAR RUBBERS Allenbys ($1? 60 75 Alcr Gajah ($1) 40 55 A. Hitam ($1 > 75 85 Am. Malay ($2) 85 1.00 A. Kuning (sl> 12 17 Ayer Molek <$1» 45 55 Ayer Panas <Sl> 55 65 Bassctt ($1» 35 40932 words
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Article218 1931-08-12 19 SELLING London. 4 months* sight 2 3 29j32 London. 3 months' sight 2]3 7 s London, 60 days' sight 2 3 27J32 London. 30 days' sight 2|3 13|16 London, demand 2:3 23^32 London. T. T. 2!3 11! 16 Lyons and Paris, demand 1427 Hamburg, demand 234' v Norn.218 words
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Article131 1931-08-12 19 AUgUSt M Tm 150 Tone; $57 T s Gambier jq Pepper White 29 Flake Tapioca 31^ Pearl Sago Small 41^ Copra. Sundried 420 Sago, flour 1.82^2 Devoe's Imperial Brilliant Kerosene per 2 tins 5.38 Sylvan Arrow Kerosene per two tins* 4.98 Socony Motor Gasoline ex PumP Per British Imperial131 words
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62 1931-08-12 19 CHAMB E R O F CO MMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION August 11th.. 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers. R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 7.1, 77^ Standard R.S.S. on Tender Aug. 7"^ 8K Sept. 8 81., Oct-Dec. 8", 81- Jan-Mar. 8v 8"v Tone of Market:—Dull and Easier Latest Cable:—London Spot sheet 2%d.62 words
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Article130 1931-08-12 19 Changes m Representative Prices J United Press Association] New York, Aug. 8. 10. American Can Common 90 91 Cities Service (Com). 9V, gi 4 Colombia Gas and Electric 29 29 Curtis Wright 3 3 Electric Bond and Share Corp 36 V* Btft General Electric Co. 39130 words
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Article294 1931-08-12 19 A New Type at Competitive Price Yet another promising avenue for the consumption of rubber on a big seal? is being matured. Without being permitted to mention our authorities we arc m a position to say that one of the events of the near future will be294 words
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Article269 1931-08-12 19 Hou Travelling Costs Have Gone Down In 1911 the user of the most common standard tyre? paid 55.80 dol. for 3.000 tyre miles. In 1921. 41.85 dol. for 8.000 miles, and m 1931. 12.80 dol. for 15.000 miles. The 1913 cost for each 1.000 miles of269 words
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Article42 1931-08-12 19 Further Increase m Home Figures [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT 1 London, Aug. 10. Home rubber stocks show a further increase this week, London holdings having risen by 376 tons to 81,711 tons, and Liverpool by 455 tons to 55.336 tons.42 words
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Article89 1931-08-12 19 2½ d. RUBBER May Bring a Sharp Reduction (FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT! London. Aug. 11. The Financial News says it is possible that rubber at 2^d. will bring a sharp reduction m output which 4d. rubber failed to effect, but this will not be ascertained for some months Meanwhile, a89 words
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Article122 1931-08-12 19 LYALL EVATTS REPORT Singapore, Aug. 11. Markets art' quiet to-d^y. Rubber has declined again and then- is practically no interest evinced m rubber shares. Tin has improved another s locally and shares are quietly steady. aL hough buyers are none too keen. Quotations are about unchanged from yesterday. Penav/ats are122 words
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Article262 1931-08-12 19 Direct from the Latex Recently there has been developed yet another form of sporge uphclstery for which n?» and outstanding advantages are claimed. Thr sponge for this upholstery is made direct from latex. The essentials of the process for the production of latex sponge rubber are that a262 words
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Article166 1931-08-12 19 Effect of Siam's Adherence According ti> a statement issued by the International Tin Committee, Siam's adoption the restriction scheme will have the effect ol bringing the till production now under Government control up to 92 per cent, of the worlds total resources, (says the Times.* Of the166 words
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Article97 1931-08-12 19 Decline m Most Lines Continues I Router's Service Washington, Auk. A. decline Of 16.3 per cent, m the industrial production cf the Unitvd States for the first half of 1931. compare:! with the first half of 1930. is reported by the (billed States Depart meat cf Commerce.97 words
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Article57 1931-08-12 19 Hungary Follows Germany I Reuters Servfce f Budapest. Aug. 10. Hungary is outdoing Germany m severity of emergency decrees. the latest of which absolutely forbids money to be sent out ol the country m any form except with the permission of th? National Bank Detectives arr supervising the57 words
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Article42 1931-08-12 19 9,000,000 Yen Excess of Imports IwakJ. Japan. Aug. 1. Japan's trade for the ten day period ju»t ended amounted roughly to 40 million Yen The value of the exports came to 31 millim imports exceeding the exports by nine million*42 words
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Advertisement74 1931-08-12 19 Assets exceed $12,000.00 i taMMM* In force over S3B,ooo,oftt The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated tn the StamtU BetUenMnts.) HEAD OFFICE Wlncne«ter Houae. Slnsapore LONDON OFFIOB: 21. Old Jewry. «.O I* company bu £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Ooun ot Bngland and compile* «itb Urn Brltta* Life Aamurance74 words
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Article2187 1931-08-12 20 Australian Soccer Visit to Java. Why Not to Singapore? The Malaya Cap Final.— Mills' Come-bark to the Athletic Field.— Local Cricket —The Combined Schools XI Matches.— Etceteras' Whirlwind Victory. Retnam's Remarkable Bowling Boy YV alley's Return to Form. It is rather a pity that there is not2,187 words
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Article679 1931-08-12 20 BAKEWELL DROPPED Lancashire Left-Hander Gets His Chance t Reuter s Service 1 London, Aug. 10. The England Test team against New Zealand at Manchester on Saturday shows two changes from the Oval team, Larwood and Paynter replacing Bakewell and Tate. The team will therefore be: D.679 words
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Article146 1931-08-12 20 Will not Captain County Next Year I From Our Own Correspondent] London, July 16. It is stated definitely that Jack White will not captain Somerset next year, although we hope this dees not mean that he will be out of first class cricket altogether, as he is146 words
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Article127 1931-08-12 20 The forthcoming swimming gala at Mount Emily on Saturday is likely to exceed all expectations, there is an excellent entry for all events, and it promises to be a great success. Ticket holders are requested to arrive early. The gates will be opened at 3 30127 words
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Article41 1931-08-12 20 There will be a 800 yards free style handicap race for 'A' division only, on Sunday at the above Club at 11.30 a.m. The Jellyfish will meet the Dragons m the last match of the water polo league.41 words
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Article158 1931-08-12 20 GLAMORGAN COLLAPSE Another Blank Day for Lancashire [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Aug. 11. P. Smith, the Essex slow leg-break bowler, played a big part m the county 'si success against Glamorgan to-day. He caused a collapse among the home batsmen on the Cowbridge ground and158 words
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Article98 1931-08-12 20 Malays' Reserve Division Win m The Malays gained two useful points m the Reserve Division of the League at the Stadium last evening, when they defeated the Gloucesters by 5 goals to 1. They have an important match this week-end against Chinese A. Originally arranged for Monday at98 words
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Article287 1931-08-12 20 "A" Singles Handicap Woon Chow Tat beat C. K. Pang 6—2. 6—l. Tan Thian Sang vs. Lai Kwong Chun xinfinished Tan Chong Gark beat Cheong Chee Tong 6—3. B—6.8 6. "B" Singles Handicap Poh Chee Juay beat Wee Keng Cheng 6 l, 6—l. Chua Boon Whatt287 words
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Article111 1931-08-12 20 On Saturday afternoon, starting at 4.30 p.m. the ladies will sail the first of a series of three races for the Ladies' Challenge Cup presented by Mr. Denis Santry. The two subsequent races will be sailed on September 12th and September 26th. both days being Saturdays. Will111 words
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Article49 1931-08-12 20 Tie m August Ladies' Spoon Nineteen cards were taken out for the August Ladies' Spoon and the following returned: Mrs. R. E. Earle 1 down) Miss K. Stewart 1 down) Mrs. G. A. Thamsen 2 down Mrs. H. J. G. Blits 2 Mrs. P. Wilson 249 words
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Advertisement137 1931-08-12 20 NEW "His Master's Voi Cc RECORDS MID- AUGUST S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD (Incorporated m Hong Kong). "H.M.V." SPECIALISTS Raffles Sin^apor, "First Come First ServedA VERY TRUE SAYING WHEN THE SUBJECT DISCUSSED IS HOT WATER. I HAVE AN INSTANTANEOUS GAS WATER HEATER INSTALLED AND SO BE INDEPENDENT AS TO WHETHER YOU137 words
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Miscellaneous92 1931-08-12 20 THE WEEK'S HONOURS LIST Batting 114 J. L. Potter, Etceteras vs. Merchants. 67* J. V. S. Brooke. Merchants vs. Etceteras. 64* T. Leijs3ius. SRC. vs. Combined Schools. 33 X Morrando. Combined Schools vs. S.R.C 55 Ong Siow Hian. S.CR.C. vs. Ceylcn S. C. 51 Pte. Broady. Gloucester Regt. vs. S.V.C92 words
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