The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 13 August 1931
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Title Section19 1931-08-13 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,413. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S_. THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article362 1931-08-13 1 Although it was expected that it would not meet until later in the month the Cabinet Economy Committee was summoned yesterday to consider the recent Economy Report, Government being determined to balance the budget Pace 11. The feud between Orangemen and Roman Catholics in County Cavan threatens362 words
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Article1335 1931-08-13 1 Forbidden fruit, as every boy will testify, is by some strange chance the sweetest: and since Mchamedan law prohibits free matrimonial choice, secret love making is even more attractive to Malays than to less restricted lovers. Now. religion plays an important part in Malay social affairr and man1,335 words
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Advertisement215 1931-08-13 1 BIGIA TEA I Urines the freshness i fragrance of the M iilayan gardens rfired to your home. P RAFFLES HOTEL KXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION WITH MODERN SANITATION THURSDAY, AUGUST 13th. DINNER and DANCE MONIA LITTER'S ORCHESTRA. FRIDAY, AUGUST 14th. OWING TO OTHER ARRANGEMENTS THERE WILL BE NO TEA DANCE OR INFORMAL AFTER215 words
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Advertisement255 1931-08-13 1 EUROPE #HOTEL "Renowned by Recommendation" SPECIAL NOTICE. THE MANAGEMENT HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING THAT ON AND AFTER THURSDAY, AUGUST 6th, 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 WILL255 words
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Advertisement165 1931-08-13 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Framroz cordials in attractive decantersPage 1. Economise and use Rein*, tiniud foodsPage 13. Jeffreys beer label contest begins next montl —Page 7. Why Goodvear tyres are best for haulan work Page 3. CHRYSLER BIG CAR PERFORMANCE 111!/ Buy the Best 1111/ Less offen 111* There is no economy165 words
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Advertisement11 1931-08-13 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article128 1931-08-13 2 In the Interests of His Country The financial stringency existing in Australia lias compelled sacrifices to be made by everyone including a cut in the pensions, both old Age and war The Civil Service have suffered an all round reduction of 20 per cent As a let off.128 words
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Article169 1931-08-13 2 Girls Take Pledge Against Smoking lirixhai r. July !4. About litiy girls, candidates for confirmation by the Arehbishop of Brisbane (Dr. J. Duhlg), took the pledge agalnit smoking when they were confirmed a; Our Lady of Victories Church Bowen Hills. Queensland. Already nb'ut one hundred yirls in the169 words
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Article46 1931-08-13 2 Y.W.C .A. CAPITOL PERFORMANCE 2 h Y CA CtepgW picture performance \L"' 52? l "5 pm on M »»dav. August IJtb Cracked Nuts' with the artists Bert Wheeler and Robert WooLsey will be shown in Plf-re of 'Thr.e Girls Last This promises to' tot* popttmr film.46 words
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Advertisement394 1931-08-13 2 1 The Art of dainty service makes 77ie CAPITOL Restaurant the outstanding rendezvous in Town. FOR TABLE RESERVATION RING 4906 BUSINESS GOES WHERE IT IS INVITED AND STAYS WHERE IT IS WELL TREATED. THE ORIGINAL Tajmahal Silk House NEAR ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL 89 Stamford Road 89 SINGAPORE Specialist in Ladies'394 words
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Advertisement544 1931-08-13 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL f NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE Ls hereby given thai tenders are now invited for the following materials or sei vices. and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained In the Tender Room, Municipal Offices: Supply and Delivery oi Steel Casement Windows for New Retort House. Kallang Gas544 words
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Advertisement534 1931-08-13 2 NOTICES SINGAPORE IMPROVEMENT TRUST AMENDED PLAN. Amendment No. ltf of 1931 to the General Improvement Plan under Section 50 of the Singapore Improvement Ordinance. Plan of proposed Amendment to a section of Plan No. 6 of 1927 for the Jalan Besar Area. Notice to owners or reputed owners of property534 words
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Advertisement614 1931-08-13 2 TRADE MARK NOTICE. W. J. Bendell's thp^fmni Spliblt Pcssints (Trade Mark J~/?r^ 1 All trading righu/V^ t*-^ lo^ in reserve. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that W J RENDEI.I LIMITED above trade mark, havr chann.- 1 their address to Hardwirk Houso. Loodoi Dattd this 12th. day of A-u^uSt. 1931. Solicitors ror614 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous301 1931-08-13 2 THE WEEK Thurvday, 13th. Hij-'h Water. 10 54. 8.4 ft.. 21.45. 9.6 ft. Football* Div I. Chinese vs. S.R.C. Stadium Friday. 14th. Hi^h Water. 1 1 ».S. 8tS ft.. 22.31. 10.3 it. Football Div II Robinson'.* vs. B.A T at H H.B OVtotoH S.CC \s SRC. at SRC. Van»t.\ enUTtainnnnt301 words
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Article838 1931-08-13 3 Dr. Weizmanrfs Defence Basle, July 3. The seventieth Zionist Congress was opened htre on Tuesday evening at the Mustermesse in the presence of a very large assembly, which consisted of 250 elected delegates, over a hundred journalists, and about two thousand visitors from all paits of the "world.838 words
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Article162 1931-08-13 3 Famous "Aces" Who Will Fly in Great U.S. Speed Test Southampton, July 14. rhe BritLsh Schneider Trophy u-xn\ were mtMtained at a cocktail party on the U.S. finer Leviathan to-day by Lieuu-nant Alford J. Williams, the American airman, before he returned home after visiting Europe to invite162 words
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Article93 1931-08-13 3 Wh n the occupants of a shop at the foot of the Charoen Svasti bridge, opposite the Bangkok railway terminus, got up this morning they found the contents of a larg? show caie— gold ornaments and jewellery— had wholly disappeared. <says the Bangkok Times of Aug. 3). The burglary must93 words
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Article71 1931-08-13 3 Hunan Seeks Aid From Nanking Treasury Nanking, Aug. 4. Tht- Ministry of Finance of Hunan has wired to Mr. T. V. Soon? asking him to send immediate relief to the various districts affected by the floods, where many people have been rendered homeless. It acids that the provincial71 words
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Article125 1931-08-13 3 I Premier's Independence Day Tribute i Mr. R'-mvsuy Mu-Don;Oci. at the Independence i Day dinner in London, referred to America a; •'the greatest nation that now cxi: ts on the lac of this earth." He added: 'The recent action of the President of the United States125 words
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Article49 1931-08-13 3 A call to a fire in the vicinity »t tf>. Sunfiri Buloh Decrepit Home was received by tluKuala Lumpur Fire Brigade on S:iturc\ty aftmoon. An engine and cr.w proceed d ti> the site, where a quantity of lall^na m nMI land was burnitiK. The Names wen? quickly nit out.49 words
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Advertisement238 1931-08-13 3 stencil <>•• colours in tubes, 25 cents a tube. Improved Stencil colours in bottles, 50 cents a bottle. Stencil Brushes, from 20 cents each to 45 cents each. Stencil Knives, from 65 cents each to $1.60 each. Prn-paiattai oil colours in tubes, from 30 cents each to $1.10 each. I-,238 words
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Advertisement299 1931-08-13 3 B m^im. I I y mJ^^^^^^^^SP^WSm H^^^^D I] RYI Mißr f p [^Ksh I? IK2SLJ^^I K^fl uH Iy\h -u e ma m n m tr 5-g-J Yoawant tyre, that will do Ih, best job for you give you lower costs and uninterrupted truck earning power. One of the beat m^_299 words
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Article, Illustration227 1931-08-13 4 HIGH DIVING has a particular fascination. Here are some experts at the game THE PORTHOLE (marked with a cross) of the liner Changie at Circular Quay Sydney through which an attempt was made to lower contraband into a waiting boat. Customs officers foiled227 words
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Article515 1931-08-13 5 Big Chief Who Burned Down' Houses When Big Chief Tshekedi Kliama, head ol the Bamangwato tribe of Bechuanaland, burned down the houses of troublesome subjects, he acted within hfe rights, and according to I. the custom of his tribe. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council decided this515 words
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Article160 1931-08-13 5 Like an Airship, and with Engine at the Back The Prince of Wales has ordered a new car of unconventional streamline design. Its construction is nearly completed, and when ready and decorated with his own colours red and black it will be delivered to York House160 words
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Article101 1931-08-13 5 Sensational Crash in Shanghai Shanghai, Aug. 4. A rather sensational building collapse took place at 1.30 p.m. to-day. KteOgM Road was crowded as usual during the tiffin hour, when suddenly, the roof of Siemens China Company's premires. right opposite the Municipal Council Building, collapsed <vith a thunderous noise.101 words
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Article116 1931-08-13 5 Verdict Against Person or Persons Unknown After :hree hearings, the inquiry into the death 01 a man named Lui Wan-;ang who was killed When a bomb exploded in the vestibule of the Peking Hotel, Yaumati. on the night of April 29. came to a conclusion at the116 words
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Advertisement311 1931-08-13 5 HEILEVi NON-ALCOHOLIC CYDERSNAP M;i tic From 111 PmE jmfßßnjh 3bl«*p*P Famous Jsgln Per DEVONSHIRE P YM7D J^*«<*** W^Wi Non-Returnable Kjluutl P j <#s^2J Huej&Sll^r Bottles BOTTLED BY THE PHOENIX AERATED WATER WORKS SINGAPORE. he iood J^^^^Br^*^ 1 Guilds l or the l^j^J^mp tutu re IMcllin's Food, when mixed as directed,311 words
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Advertisement295 1931-08-13 5 7*^^ FINEST USED CAR BARGAINS IN SINGAPORE" S>l/D X SATISFIED BUYER TO US YESTERDAY. "I MUST SAY I DIDN'T EXPECT A CAR LIKE THIS FOR SO LITTLE MONEY" SAID ANOTHER. HERE IS OVR THIRD SELECTION OF GOOD LUSED CARS AT PRICES SPECIALLY REDUCED FOR THIS WEEK ONLY WOLSELEY TOURER. <fe295 words
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Article1434 1931-08-13 6 INDIAN JUNGLE STORY Tantalising Mystery of Cooch Behar i The following authentic story of Miota. die savage and beautiful white girl, half-human, i half -jackal, queen of a 'pack of snarling brakes, is recorded here as told to a representative of the Empire News by1,434 words
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Advertisement250 1931-08-13 6 i SSL "W r aBEBBi II I w —^—W saw is »bb ffi n& v JBSsk B fl B^ SB rK^ www VDf yBMJWm Mb |K Sy&'s"f?A I -.^X tlt I HW_r_f Cj^^^^ \\\\__\__\f V^^^^^^H "My maid Bf N•' 11 IB? >l '/i -4r V fi ■hPfQntiai 1 /'T tnings250 words
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Advertisement248 1931-08-13 6 1 I I Er V i- il a llow Parker I I I||n I I T I j I improves your handwriting I "Pressureless Touch" and featherlight poise rombiin- I in the new streamlined Parker Duofold to give such in- I stant, easy flow of ink that the pen writes248 words
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Article835 1931-08-13 7 THE INDIAN LIBERALS' POLICY PQIIBAY ANNUAL SESSION Comprehensive Statement of Outlook Bombay. Aug. 2. Id- liberations the National .n of India concluded its sesA .string of twenty-one ing various subjects of outimportance and laying down polk* re K arding the second ifereocc and denning its atti- ration, safeguards, trading provincial835 words
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Article220 1931-08-13 7 The undernoted Don-flctScn works will be ready for issue on Saturday, at 9 a.m. Alliycn-Booth iW.E.i Devils Island 1931 [Qua, Barintr Maurice In The End is My Beginning. <The Story of Mary Queen of Scots). 1931. 2 ?opies. "Beachcomber" (J b. Morton). By the Way. 1931. < Facetiae220 words
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Article54 1931-08-13 7 Paris, July 11. French wine makers are alarmed over the increa inti popularity of beer and milk as beverages in the country of vineyards. Adverl"-;:"^ by milk companies aroused the wrath of th v ine merchants, who declared that heavy Government taxation is driving drinkers to54 words
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Article378 1931-08-13 7 By Lieut. Col M. J. T. Reilh M.C.. Commanding S.S.V.F. Singapore. Aug. 12. The Commandant deeply regrets to announce the death of No. 63 Pte. Isa bin Abdullah of "F" (Malay* Coy., which occurred on the 24th. July. 1931. Ranges The following Ranges are republL>hed for information.378 words
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Article96 1931-08-13 7 "Good Do Not Need Them" Avranches (Normandy). Funeral eulogies are forbidden in all Catholic churches in Western Normandy by instruction given in a Pastoral Letter issued by the Bishop of Avranches. The Bishop's opinion is that the good need no eulogies, while the others do not deserve96 words
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Article108 1931-08-13 7 Alleged Robbery and Attempted Murder Three Chinese. Liah Beng. Tan Khai Guaii and Tan Ek Seng, were produced befprc the Second Magistrate. Mr. G. E. Clayton, on Wednesday, charged with attempted murder and robbery. The offences are alleged to have been committted in house No. 109-C Tiong108 words
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Article131 1931-08-13 7 I Series of Crimes in Pasir Panjang' District Two Chinese named Tian Thang and N| Tu i were charged before the Second Magistrate on Wednesday on three counts of armed robbery. It was alleged that the men, armed with knives, entered a house in a lane of131 words
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Article256 1931-08-13 7 Tribute to Courage and Loyalty A tribute to the officers and men of the Calcutta Police is paid by the Governor-in-Council in a resolution, publish d in the Calcutta Gazette, reviewing the administration report of the Commission :r of Police. Calcutta, for last year. "In congratulating the Commissioner256 words
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Advertisement208 1931-08-13 7 TtfE'JCTP the $400 contest to "D TCp choose a label for MONTH JEFFREY'S BEER begins. READY j During August use your contest entry card. If you have j I none ask your dealer for one and with it buy Jeffrey's j Beer at a great reduction in price. These cards208 words
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Advertisement210 1931-08-13 7 p Vhmn \m no better pill I WBWM man MARTIN'S. You e*n I fffflf rely upon MARTIN'S kIIJJB. 1 ml Bol<l b n CbemlsU A Store* I TIMMB DISPENSARY. KtfflM I LA bquare, Btafapor*. I Cuticura Healed Itching Pimples on Chin and Forehead "My disfigurement began ten years ago. Pimples210 words
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Article2160 1931-08-13 8 Read of the education of Syd Price as the new Lord Droitwich—and his breakaway 4MIITELL. as I live and breathe." cried Tony, "the fifth earl in person! Come in, old. thing." Syd did not. acknowledge the invitation. He was staring with gloomy hostility at the butler.2,160 words
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Article323 1931-08-13 8 Appointment of Briton Causes Walk-out Shanghai. Aug. 4. The Municipal Council of the British Concession in Tientsin are threatened with a serious breakdown in the policing arrangements. Every Chinese officer of the Concession Police Force (and they outnumber the British officers considerably has tendered his resignation, the323 words
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Article88 1931-08-13 8 Budapest, July 6. In the town of Jassy, in Rumania, a girl student called Ilona Gardeanu. who was engaged to be married, paid a visit to a fortuneteller to gain enlightenment on her future. The fortune-teller predicted that her client would die before her marriage could take88 words
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Article27 1931-08-13 8 Dr. Vardy, who has been newly appointed to the Medical Department, has arrived from home, and is taking up duty at the Kuala Lumpur District Hospital— MM.27 words
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Article233 1931-08-13 8 |Rs. 326 Lakhs Less Revenue Than Last Year Simla, July 20. The total approximate gross earnings of all State-owned railways for the week ended July 4 amounted to Rs. 155 lakhs, which was 2 lakhs less than the figures for the previous week and 8 lakhs less than233 words
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Article178 1931-08-13 8 Miss Slade to Accompany Him to England Ahmedabad, Aug. 1. No preparations are being made as the visit of Mr. Gandhi to London to attend the meeting of the Round Table Conference is still uncertain. If, however, he finally decides to go to London preparations178 words
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Article156 1931-08-13 8 (From Mollie Mmkk foe p r, bv i n.a.n.a. OorrMpoodeat) i I Hollywood I Pelham Orwtlk w d him I famous -Plum" Wodehouw I threw open his exquisit. supper party recently aid I;ui Of lhf I most successful fetes ehuatwtni <>t t J season. i The156 words
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Article46 1931-08-13 8 The marriage t<H>k pteec tafot gistrar on Saturday, says tIM IWq Mr. J. Shelton. Chemist. bMUMi hf IK Research. Kuala Lumpur Mi MMPMI of the late Dr. R J CoUx-rt and HHril nursing sister at the Infant WYlinr rKlang. The honeymoon li betnf sj>. I tra.46 words
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Advertisement81 1931-08-13 8 P. G. Wodehouse's Serial Ton ride em I *3Jt£sL Forged I iWMnSfJn Steel on a I lSaWK"^^f\ INCLINED \BS ENGINE MODEL immense strength to 1 If U jflßjfl •tability on any kind of i^^* lf^3lß m road. The famous B.S.A. |fIm]THM economy of running remain \U I \l ifl I^^A/i81 words
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Advertisement133 1931-08-13 8 Free Press Exclusive iAs a rapid, safe and sure re-builder of B vigour, and real fitness after illness, or restorative that makes you feel that ifalive, Hall's Wine has never been equalled. As soon as you start taking this wonder you begin to feel stronger. For Hal enriches your blood133 words
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Advertisement112 1931-08-13 9 Mount Emily Swimming Pool Swimming Gala: Aug. 15th, 1931. Heats for the following events will be swum off at 5 p.m. Friday, 14th inst .Competitors must be punctual. MM) Metres Bach Stroke Open. HMI Breast Stroke Open. 10 Free Style Open. TO REOPEN SHORTLY WITH THE I MAMMOTH AERIAL EPIC112 words
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Advertisement208 1931-08-13 9 AGAIN the BEST SHOW in TOWN I HERE They Are I The Famous "CUCKOOS" WELCOMED BACK BY A PACKED HOUSE AT Malaya's only Super-Cinema with the "Double theatre" Capacity j£is; NIGHTLY i9.isi The Screen's greatest Comedy Pair BERT WHEELER and ROBERT WOOLSEY ll I Set E^Hv" »gj I With Deiishtful208 words
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Advertisement110 1931-08-13 9 i HELL 'S ANGELS is Coming! i 6909 v yr^igjMrep TO-NIGHT 6.15 9.15 THE Snappiest Happiest Picture of the year! I AGAIN THE HOUSE WITH THE STARS AND THE PICTURES BRINGS yOU BRILLIANT SHOW! RONALD COLMAN wit!. LORETTA YOUNG (HEAR HIM TALK The Best Loved Lover of the Screen romps110 words
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744 1931-08-13 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 1931 WEST COAST DEVELOPMENTS No one who has lived in Singapore any length of time and has occasion to move about in the areas outside the town, can help being constantly reminded of the fact that the town is very rapidly extending, so rapidly744 words
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Article396 1931-08-13 10 A Ford car. still on the road, changed hands at Tanjong Rambutan on Sunday for $7! The buyer and seller were both Chinese. T.O.M. On Friday, at 5 p.m., Dr. Elliott will deliver a lecture at the Ladies' Union. 5. Mount Sophia. Members and their lady friends are cordially invited396 words
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Article87 1931-08-13 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Aug. 12. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £115 516 (£*****16). Forward £117 13 16 (£ll4 3116). The market is strong. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber prices87 words
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Article60 1931-08-13 10 Thursday, August 13th Before the Acting Chief Justice in the Ist. Court at 11 a.m.: For mention Seena Olaganathan Pillai vs. Chin Yong Hong etc.; followed by Sean Hock Lee vs. Sassoon Ezekiel. Before Mr. Justice PalgTave Simpson in the 2nd Court at 10.30 a.m.: Judgment Re Reyna60 words
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Article730 1931-08-13 10 YESTERDAY'S EVIDENCE The Allegations Against Major Bullen The preliminary enquiry into the charge of forgery and using as genuine a forged document against a European, Major Frank Bullen, was continued yesterday before the Third Police Magistrate. Mr. J. F. F. Gregg, the hearing again being adjourned.730 words
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Article250 1931-08-13 10 Judge's Consideration for Defendant Company i In the Supreme Court, before Mr. Justice Palgrave Simpson yesterday. John Dickinson and Co.. Ltd.. sued the Lam Yeong Press Co.. of Cecil Street for the pavment A $2.10~> 4D being the first four monthly instalments j due in respect of250 words
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Article57 1931-08-13 10 H.M.S. Bridgewater arrived at Sandakan on June 27th. thus paying her first visit tr»ere though she has been to Kudat and Jess<flten on more than one occasion. The usual official calls were exchanged on her arrival and arrangements made for the football matches that are always such a welcome feature57 words
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Article523 1931-08-13 10 THE IMPORTANCE OF A TIFFIN THE THOIRY N( New Lipht on Fuhmi Co* Conversation r a A most fascinating tod the late Dr. Stresemann h statesman, who assumed ofll '"""< ago yesterday and died M at the head of the Mini in Berlin, was delivered i,. ing Consul-General for fern523 words
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Article259 1931-08-13 10 Capital Entertainment at the Capitol I »By our Mm ti>rn-pond«'i»t' As everyone will expect. Crad N opened at the Capitol but «'v-niti riot of fun. for practically th- i those inimitable Wirrilani B ri Robert Woolsey. bUBOUS I H now jus the cracked nuta II as Dorothy LM259 words
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Advertisement169 1931-08-13 10 I LJH sole AGENTS: T lB I CALDBECK MA( GREGOR CO., LTD., I H f i/nr<irpuraN'd under fhr Companies' Ordinances o/ Hong Kong). I HI i/ni-irpunitcd in s'i:' nphai > H 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 A 5372. BY SPECIAL fc^fiT"!^ 2^7 HM THE KING APPOINTMENT TO OF SIAM New169 words
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Advertisement49 1931-08-13 10 A SPANISH BULLFIGHTER has obtained a separation decree from his wife on the ground of cruelty. He stated that the only time he felt safe was when he was at work. What about a "GAFLAC" ACCIDENT POLICY GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480.49 words
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Article347 1931-08-13 11 Radio Official Service] Rugby, Au«. 12. \itti day's discussions between list r and the Chancellor of the ■greed to summon the first pedal Cabinet Economy day which is charged with the the Cabinet on the recent not to meet until Aug. deeeaod advi able that at nt347 words
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Article153 1931-08-13 11 DETERMINATION TO BALANCE BUDGET IReut»r\s Service] London. \n- 12. mmenfi determination to balance ■■■<>■ take steps to recreate national 1 i reflected in the announcement meeting of the Cabinet Economy m to-day dLscuss the whole finanI h tho gravitv of the pre--1 L ilM^d, it is emphasised in quarters there153 words
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Article67 1931-08-13 11 V'rvousness I tssing O«ela] ■erricti Hu/foy. Aug. 12. J» "f st rling in the Wf had a favourable The pound is now the chief centres and Daily Telegraph says "l(i withdrawals have MtWe, says: -The im- indicates that the Wl recent nervousness Ihta he should owin^tothe '"Hth. both67 words
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Article143 1931-08-13 11 THE FLOOD SITUATION 500 Houses Collapse in Hankow f Reuter's Par Eastern Service] Shanghai. Auj. 12. Hankow messages state that further heavy rains and strong winds have worsened HanJh W VI» ht FreSh falns have weakened the hastily rebuilt dykes and caused 500 houses to collapse, numbers143 words
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Article231 1931-08-13 11 Another U.S.-Europe Air Route Survey Flight I Reuter's Servicel Copenhagen. Aug. 12. The most elaborate searches have failed to discover Mr. Parker Cramer. The President of the Trans- American Air Line Corporation announces the selection of the American airman. Preston, to renew the attempt on the America-Europe231 words
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Article89 1931-08-13 11 An Important Discovery in London [British Radio Official Servicel Rugrby. Aug. 12. It was announced last night that the persistent efforts of workers in the Research Institute of the Fulham Cancer Hospital, London. have resulted in discovering a chemically pure substance of known structure that produces cancer89 words
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Article62 1931-08-13 11 Mr. to be Asked to Call Conference [Reuter's Service] San Francisco. Aug. 12. On his, return from the Far East, where he studied the silver question for three imttM. Senator Pittman announced that he intends to renev his campaign for an international silver conference and will submit62 words
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Article116 1931-08-13 11 Five People Killed and Many Hurt Belgrade, Aug. 4. A series of bomb outrages in the storm centre of the Balkan Peninsula culminated to-day in an explosion of five infernal machines at the railway station of Susak at the Yugoslav harbour adjoining Fiume. five persons being killed116 words
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Article33 1931-08-13 11 FReuter's Far Eastern Servicelokio, Aug. 12. It is understood that the order for Pangborn and Herdon's confinement merely entails restriction of their movements not confinement in the English sense.33 words
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Article40 1931-08-13 11 Mr J. D. Dalley. Assistant Commissioner of Police, who recently returned from furlough, has been posted for duty at Kuala Kangsar, where he has been appointed Officer -in -Charge of the Police Circle of Kuala Kangsar and Upper P.rak districts.40 words
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Article105 1931-08-13 11 FEAR OF OPEN VIOLENCE Cavan Orangemen and Roman Catholics BRIDGE BLOWN UP Reuter's Service 1 London, Aug. 12. A simmering fued between Orangemen and Roman Catholics is threatening to break out into open violence in County Cavan Catholics last night blew up a railway bridge105 words
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Article291 1931-08-13 11 Governor's Would-be Assassin Committed for Trial f Reuter's Service] Poona, Aug. 12. Vasudev Balawant Gogate. a student of Fergusson College, has been committed for trial on charges of attempted murder and breaches of the arms law in connection with the attempt on Sir J. E. B. Hotson's life291 words
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Article68 1931-08-13 11 "Steadily Progressing Northwards" [Reuter's Service] Tromsoe. Aug. 12. The Nautilus reported this morning that she is steadily progressing northwards to-day, having met with no mishap since resumption of her journey yesterday afternoon. [A Tromsoe message on Tuesday afternoon stated that shortly after leaving there on Monday night the68 words
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Article64 1931-08-13 11 Police Fire Without Warning I Reuter's Service] Cologne, Aug. 12. Shooting affrays in the streets lasted over two hours on the occasion of a torchlight procession arranged by the Republican organisation for Constitution Day. Many shots were fired at the police who replied by firing without warning wherever64 words
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Article84 1931-08-13 11 Scheme for Arrangement in Six Groups London. Aug. 3. The report of the Commission appointed last February to study the question of the coal mines, proposes a scheme under which all the coal-mines in England would be divided up into six groups. If the plan be adopted,84 words
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Article53 1931-08-13 11 Five Years Sentence on Frenchman Saigon, July 23. A Frenchman named Gicrgi, who on November 6 last, in an alcoholic frenzy, killed a native and wounded another, was sentenced yesterday to five years' hard labour, followed by banishment for ten years. He was also ordered to pay53 words
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Article37 1931-08-13 11 [Reuter's Service] Bucharest, Aug\ 12. Berkowitz Bank, consideced to be the soundest in the country, has suspended payment. It is closely connected with the National Bank which promises assistance to prevent further failures.37 words
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Article101 1931-08-13 11 DARING RAID ON MINE Taken Off Into Perak Hills [From Our Own Correspondent] Ipch, Aug. 12. The mining towkays of Kinta are perturbed at the bold kidnapping this morning of Towkay Choong Choy, the well-known local miner. The towkay works a mine owned by the Sultan of101 words
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Article265 1931-08-13 11 Schneider Trophy Plane's Maiden Flight [Eritish Radio Official Service] Rugby, Aug. 12. This morning the second of Britain's new Schneider Trophy seaplanes, a Vickers Supermarine Rolls-Royce S6B —1931 type— which was delivered to the High Speed Flight at Calshot yesterday, was taken up for its maiden flight.265 words
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Article80 1931-08-13 11 Inspection Service Wanted [Reuter's Service] Geneva. Aug. 11. At the request of the Chinese Government the International Labour Office has dispatched a mission to China. The Mission includes a diplomatic division and Dame Adelaide Anderson, formerly principal lady inspector of factories in Britain. The Mission is sent for80 words
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Article76 1931-08-13 11 Successes Claimed on Both Sides [Reuter's Service] Havana, Aug. 12. Both the Government forces and the rebels claim victories in clashes in the interior. Particulars state that in an engagement in the Province of Pinar del Rio. General Francisco Peraza. the local rebel leader, and fourteen adherents76 words
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Article54 1931-08-13 11 Mongol Disturbance Recorded in England I British Radio— Official Service J Rug-by, Aug. 12. An exceptionally severe earthquake was recorded late on Monday night by English and continental observatories and also in India. The location is definitely said by the Air Ministry to have b3en the great54 words
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Article79 1931-08-13 11 Princess Ileana's Romance Budapest, Aug. 4. The newly wedded Royal couple, the Princess Ileana of Rumania and the Archduke Anton of Habsburg, are spending their honeymoon in their own aeroplane. They have just arrived at the Budapest aerodrome on a two days visit to the Hungarian79 words
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Article40 1931-08-13 11 PATRIOTIC INDIANS fßeuter's Service] Bombay, \u*. 12. Piqued by the fact that only one of their three representatives has been chosen to participate in the Round Table Conference, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce decided to boycott the conference.40 words
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Advertisement271 1931-08-13 11 This new cellular fabric is scientifically designed and woven to contain a vast number of minute air cells. pf iA P JPU %iTik v L L I La 'VB'&^UI CELLULAR |A1 UNDERWEAR fmjmnm A SUre P rotection against Summer '^__?JsSjjp[l heat and sudden chill. The true "Aircell" weave at lowest271 words
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Article425 1931-08-13 12 Complete Agreement on Details i REPAYMENT OVER 10 YEARS I British Radio Official Sei vice Rugby, Aug. 11. I The Conference of Experts appointed by Belgium. Fiance, the United Kingdom. Ger- j many. Italy and Japan, to consider the detailed measures required to give effect to President Hoover's425 words
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Article185 1931-08-13 12 Brussels. Aug. 6Bt Imum seems to contemplate puttii.g a dray on the wheels of tht Hoover Plan, as the Belgian Government has made up its mind that the country cannot carry the burden which the moratorium imposes on it. Belgium had made its consent to185 words
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Article206 1931-08-13 12 Proposal to Take Them to France Shanghai. A total of one hundred and fifty rikisha pullers with their rikishas are to be sent to Prance this summer to attend the French Colonial Exhibition, if the present plans of French officials in Shanghai materialise. The project is meeting206 words
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37 1931-08-13 12 Sandringham I British Radio— Official Service 1 Rugby, Aug. 11. Th- King and Queen l3ft London to-day fov fi^ndiingham. where they will spend ten days ■effcro proceeding to Scotland.37 words
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Article236 1931-08-13 12 145TH ANNIVERSARY j Old Jack Flown Over Light's Tomb To-day, says the Straits Echc of Tuesday, is the one hundred and forty-fifth anniversary of the founding of Penang by Captain Francis •The Dutch trade supremacy which resulted from the British East India Company's refusal to amalgamate236 words
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Article425 1931-08-13 12 Brothers Charged With Serious Assault Three Indian brothers named Davie.s. residing in Flower Road, appeared before the District Judg.\ Mr G. C. Dodd. yesterday to answer charges of voluntarily causing grievous hurt and voluntarily causing hurt. There ni a third charge of causing Mlschttf which VU dropped when425 words
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Article161 1931-08-13 12 Gang Robbers at the Assizes I From Our Own Corespondent I Malacca. Auk- 11. The criminal cases at the Malacca Assizes were concluded yisterday when two Kheh Chinese were arraigned on a charge of gang robbery at Selangor. The facts were that they and three others robbtd a161 words
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Article110 1931-08-13 12 What a Preventive Officer Found in a Lorry Two Hokiens named Yeo Hock Joo and Tan Guan Choon. while driving their lorry along North Bridge Road on Tuesday morning, were 5 topped by Mr. R. K. Auten of the Preventive Service. Government Monopolies. The lcrry was searched and110 words
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Article1521 1931-08-13 12 CAST OUT SELFISHNESS Christian Church Must Work For Peace 1 The following termon preached In St. Andrew's Cathedral by the Bishop of Singapore on Sunday last will be found of general application to a wider audience. Taking as his text: 1 Kings 22.1. "And they1,521 words
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Article490 1931-08-13 12 (UST REFUND $3,000,000 Court Rules Estate Duties Wrongly Taken ks the result of a judgment of Mr. Justice C Terrell, which was delivered, in his absence. by the Registrar in the Supreme Court yesterday, the Government will be required to pay back roughly $3,000,000 in stamp490 words
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Article82 1931-08-13 12 Unfounded Report of Death Madrid. Aug. 4. The report of the death by drowning of a son ot the ex-Premier General Berenguer. while saving two pirls from drowning, proves to be unfounded. Neither is he dead, nor did he save anyone, nor is he at the seaside. The82 words
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Article1086 1931-08-13 12 A HOME LETTER A Prince of Wales Fashion t From Oui Own Correspondent! London, July 16. The Prince of Wales, when dining privately in the City of London this week, adopted a novelty in fashions. to which I have not before seen any allusion. Although wearing1,086 words
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Article545 1931-08-13 12 (J HOSTS ratsj A Stnmge North Itrii,,. Story :i(l POLICE SCOTCH SPOOKS The neighbourhood ol N has recently been dlsturh by certain allcm-c. queei savour >troimly at pracl carrvd to the extreme s> originated from children, I uncommon rapidity and r* |ber of residents of this545 words
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Article131 1931-08-13 12 I °u«->d.it u His Knell dc] and Wm by Mr. R. J Curtis ADC ,>,<! Carry. Private Secretary Ml by ttM MOrnlllf Mil tram ftM W station and were met a< ';< :1 Hon. Mr F G >-•> Works and Mr O District OOcer. Bttani I 1 proceeded131 words
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Article41 1931-08-13 12 Italy M* lhr Vatican a i«aflv ~***Si: dint of th, N,u, /u.',«: according to hi. I rcn u. «fncr MUBoIW can. v.l.u total by th- PDP6 I by this^n w.U.n,k. i a recooclMatt b Bflot tad the b41 words
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Article793 1931-08-13 13 Copy the Method of the Great Players No shot in golf gives so keen a delight to the Player as a fine long drive, when the ball has been struck right in the middle of the club face. Every golfer would give anrthing to be able to793 words
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Article114 1931-08-13 13 There was a gathering of Masonic golfers at the Selangor Golf Club during the past weekend, when by the courtesy of the Committee, an inter-Lodge competition for the Freemasons Cup took place, says the Malay Mail. The tesult was a win for Makepeace, who beat Tullibardine (holders)114 words
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Article396 1931-08-13 13 American University Tour [Prom Our Own Correspondent] v London, July 16. Yale and Harvard opened their tour at Queens Club on Saturday with an easy victory by 7—2, which can hardly be accepted as a criterion of their strength. Queens, with so many people away from town, had396 words
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Article216 1931-08-13 13 Difficulties and Expenses That Are Little Appreciated London, July 16. Few people realise what trouble it is to arrange cricket "weeks- such as Kent and Sussex hold so frequently. Their success is really a feat of good organisation. When Kent moved from Tunbridge Wells to Blackhcath the whole216 words
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Article202 1931-08-13 13 Another Cricket Mistake London. July 16. No play was possible at Cardiff in the match between Somerset and Glamorgan. This match is interesting, however, by reason of a protest of an unusual nature which was made at the resumption of the game on the sezcnd day. It202 words
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Advertisement195 1931-08-13 13 TWhen your health is concerned it pays to tget the best. Especially is this important m the case of Aspirin which, unless absolutely pure, disturbs the digestion and endangers the heart. Blatant and exaggerated advertisements do not indicate the best aspirin— be guided by the authoritative opimon of "The Lancet"195 words
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Advertisement252 1931-08-13 13 Nothing can be more so than Heinz Oven-Baked Beans. Mealy tenderness, appetizing flavour and wholesome nourishment, all for a few cents. Heinz Oven-Baked Beans are baked in dry ovens so that they retain all their delicate, nutty flavour. All the water is dried out, leaving them mealy, tender and golden252 words
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Advertisement958 1931-08-13 14 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES. LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Thrice Monthly Service Liverpool, Havre and Glasgow. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due. Sails HKLKNUS For London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Aug. IS Aug.958 words
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Advertisement564 1931-08-13 14 Ellerman Bucknail Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in 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 Due Singapore. B .a. CITY OF KHIOS Sept. 1 1 8.8. CITY OF WORCESTER Oct. 12 HOMEWARDS. m.s.564 words
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Advertisement500 1931-08-13 14 P. €r» O. British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated In England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVKKN'Ment LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN Tonnage. Singapore. Tonn^ sinrano^ 1931. CHITRAL 15.000 d* NANKIN 7,058500 words
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Advertisement727 1931-08-13 15 0 tIKOPK AFRICA. NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INDIA. (V|tl mm; i UM ANCWUM nmi NEW YORK I (Bsprea fteifhi s v,ce> (From Kobe 13 mmi M)M><>\. Rotterdam Hamburg. (Bremen) and Antwero 11 <* O)1()ml) Al» 16 17 ||R l> M\KI DIRKW, P Kh/i.1;.. th. Cape Town, Rio de Janeiro.727 words
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Advertisement454 1931-08-13 15 Jk> DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES, LTD. 7flP l\\ PRESIDENT LINERS. lit Mil TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON (\m I sf?? NGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO \IB ■1 I SUEZ. PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES Vxn IB m^\ GENOA. MM Mm Arrive Leave \.vaw Arrive \€^m P h S'pore. Spore. I'tnaii*;. n.454 words
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Advertisement506 1931-08-13 15 K. P. Ml.' (Incorporated In Holland.) —-SETS Sfil^SrMßS.'SH— Transhipment, Marine Departments and Managers desk. the Strmtt. Settlement. (Singapore wa Pen™,, of the TRAVILLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU BOOKING OFFICE ROTAL DPTCH INDIAN AIRWATS TI.4 E MBol t^T r "rt rSda i'- AUK 3 and Belawan-Deu. BaZ rSdaV AUS BengkaHs. So,n 1!506 words
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Article565 1931-08-13 16 What Would the Saint Have Said London. July 14. "In this month is St. Swithin's Day, On which, if that it rain, they say. Full forty days after it will Or more or less some rain distil." Poor Robin's Almanack, 1697. Thousands of 'people to-morrow will be565 words
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Article323 1931-08-13 16 The Dolour of the Mem Sahib Calcutta. The British merasahib in India is the most accomplished loafer in the world. Whether it be due to an enervating climate, force of circumstance, or lack of initiative, the fact remains that she has reduced idleness to a fine323 words
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Article37 1931-08-13 16 Aug. 12. Sin Alk Lee, Ban Siong Bee, Lossiebank, Narbada, Atreus, Antenor. Karuah, Lipis, Hong Kheng (Brit); Marly (Nor); V. d. Does de Bye, Noorebar, Poelau Laut, Nerite, Tobelo, Thedens, Roggeveen, Majang (Dut); Celebes Maru (Jap).37 words
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Advertisement556 1931-08-13 16 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated In Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7.375 torn) and the S.S. MANGOLA (3.352 tons). [Cargo only.] •4. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de556 words
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Advertisement461 1931-08-13 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. L (Inoarporated in U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. 1 Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez) Due gaiy M.S. SILVERPALM In Port Aug. 17 M.S. SILVERTEAK Sept. 1 Sept. 7 M.B. SILVERSANDAL Sept. 22 Sept 28 For rates and particulars pltase461 words
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Miscellaneous678 1931-08-13 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembing and Kuantan (via Oemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 6 ajn. Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m. Kota Tinggl, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur Ipoh, Talping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6678 words
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Miscellaneous78 1931-08-13 16 Takliwa, Brit. 3742. from Calcutta 12, for Calcutta via Penang, Rangoon 13. Tomohon, Dut. 648, from Singkawang 12, for Singkawang 15. Roggeveen, Dut. 2908. from Tandjong Priok 12, for Belawan Deli 12. Scott Harley, Brit. 193, from Terempa 12, for Anamba and Natuna Isl. 15. Centaur, Brit. 1800, from Premantle78 words
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Article51 1931-08-13 17 4 the Portland California' 1 Dollar Steamship Lines wenty-two vessels com- operated in the Gulf by the Trans-Marine :;it*d by the Trans-Marine Nothing definite has vtal use will be made of been intimated that i will be used in the coast tdmlrsJ Line and the balance51 words
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Article157 1931-08-13 17 1( MisideraMe Sums Involved New York. programme, bvrulvlug vai launched by the n the keel was laid at first of four n?w liners v. ltli a displacement of I invernment loans. 1131 500 000 <£2(>.300.000> and by qenerous mail es-White Act of 1928. have embarked on \oramme calling157 words
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Article121 1931-08-13 17 beresUai Rcewi of His Service intmeut became operative on June H Godfrey to command the refltttof at Chatham •mmissioning is to re- ■-}> on the China Station.' 1{ I: M VO.. who hfti com- 1 two years, is to join the' Defence College in the 1 UP h-s121 words
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Article63 1931-08-13 17 tr l < Seek, Cause of Quakes V; Japan Toykn. Julv 27. "end other noted I from the Yokosuka Japanese Marokyo Bay to mako "i to aid in fore--11 be mad,- by Dr. by predicting earthen be done to re- "1 damage created !n Mimic disturIteved to63 words
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Article32 1931-08-13 17 I two were injured ol the steam- Dock, Sumy Com- Knarttanm, ■etd 28 w* urn a. o. Ha- ••">. anci J. A 1:111 Th« lnjurt d men woen the acrident32 words
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Article462 1931-08-13 17 Condemnation by Shipping Owners At a representative meeting of th» international Shipping Conference held in London consideration was given to the question of the provision or application of Government export credits u> the building or sale of merchant tcnnage. The International Shipping Conference represents nearly the whol? of462 words
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Article312 1931-08-13 17 Towed Off by H.M.S. Tern I The Indo-China Steam Navigation Kutwo. Captain F. Rowell. which tied up at Hunts I Wharf. Shanghai, recently a day behind schedule, ran aground In the early hours of the I morning about halt a mile below the red buoy |at Two Fathom312 words
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Article197 1931-08-13 17 The lonely island of St. Kilda in the North Atlantic has been raided by pirates. j Mr. W. G. Ferguson, the leader of the party of St. Kildans who are visiting the homes from which they were ex:led by the Government a yeai ago. reports that the197 words
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Article228 1931-08-13 17 EALL WIND RECORDS BROKEN Colony Has Wonderful Escape ,h nagstaffs leaning, signboards cocked a all angles, leaves and boughs of trees every where, and many damaged matsheds, Honj Kong wore a bedraggled look after the sever, typhoon, says the South China Morning Pos of August228 words
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Article408 1931-08-13 17 Anxiety for Japanese Vessel Allayed Anxiety for the fate of those on board th Japanese coal steamer, the Ryusei Maru. whic reported by wireless at about ten o'clock on the morning of August Ist. that she had run into the centre of the typhoon and was in distress,408 words
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Article264 1931-08-13 17 Busy Preparation at Hong Kong Preparations are now being made for the sailing season which begins in October and there is already a good inquiry for boats, writes Pull and By in N.C.D. News. Naval and Army subscribers are looking around, and I hear there will be some very264 words
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Article45 1931-08-13 17 It is stated in Rio de Janeiro that Hugo Stinnes has had an interview with the Minister of Labour Grasdiano with a view to the institution of a new German shipping line between Germany and Brazil which will touch at all the Brazilian ports. i45 words
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Advertisement219 1931-08-13 17 I Hie New U\ __N BCEMIC ROUTE \f\^ j^ v i i^ W«o«gi Nature's WonderlandThe Canrwtian Rockies Cross Canada from Vancouver by the rout* .1 Delicious Walls Sausages —a^B XVv^. w^'^Jf^KwP^^ J m 1 *fl|B" T j a tasty dish from England even more tempting. That is because Wall's Sausages219 words
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Advertisement362 1931-08-13 17 m.s. SELANDIA. Arrd. August Bth, 1931. Consignees of cargo p:r the above motorIsnip from Europe are hereby notified that a general survey of all cargo landed in a damaged condition will be held at Godown Nos. 48 and 49 at 9 a.m. and at Bonded D and Acid Store at362 words
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Article784 1931-08-13 18 Latest Views of Professor Lietzmann Writing in "Forschungen und Fortsohritte" of the possibilities of extracting from the multiplicity of accounts of the trial of Jesus the kernel of historic fact, Professor Hans Lietzmann, of the University of Berlin points out how in the primary source, the784 words
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Article65 1931-08-13 18 About 50 children of members of the Ma!a> States Volunteer Regiment wer? entertain d at the F.M.S.V.F. Headquarters on S.iturd y evening by the R: im:>ntil Headquarters M After tea in the mess, there were games in the parade-ground, and lat?r, the children wenentertained at a cinema I how in65 words
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Article113 1931-08-13 18 Word Keceivrd from bnA Pilots N u.i i nc: iw L.r;ui( hof Ul Bui two German plli I b shot down m llonfi ttl I <" Baintunif.i vttli th«-n p ar.d radio operator 'vi' iho hospital Thr plan, will I" I ttetk as -a ill i<- cpentd113 words
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Article62 1931-08-13 18 A .Mrs Mejrtet for I Mfe* Wben night dul ■Iven ifftlnst him at for 119 rrnt. a k.d the money, he m »ui f w.-ek niN, and the I derstood hla tips ww«ek JUdic u.tw. W The PUlntifl Well M Jodie lUrlngtoo i was one still62 words
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Article48 1931-08-13 18 MACHINE -GUNS FOR CHINA FMot I n«irt!i<<l I San rran:«M.» I I I Potlcc t >-iiay u.. i».'. I lUMttng n» Chinatown I chine ptuns and oth.r munii mn e fttf i. .huim. n was understood I Lent MS ach,,,» U I |p|d •OHM BCI I W" I48 words
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Advertisement486 1931-08-13 18 THE Singapore Free Press (Daily land Weekly Editions). Head Office 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Telephone: 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. The premier morning daily in Malaya. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special features include486 words
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Advertisement738 1931-08-13 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 i Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38. Bishopsgate, London, E.C. 2 Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Hong Kong Saigon Amritsar Iloilo738 words
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Advertisement174 1931-08-13 18 INSURANCE SOI ITU th ffiosfl OUUIM felSyjlTJl BRITISH lijr INSURANCE CO\ll\\> Mn FIRE. MARINE. TRa4 AM MOTOR CAB INSURANCE Al KPTEb M lowest CUEEENT rates LC. MARGOIIO. ih M Office: 2. I ,r^ EASTERN UNITED ASSIRANCE COKI'OKATION T|) FIRE, MARINE. MOTOR CAR AMD PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE. L. ioiinson OeM HK\D174 words
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Miscellaneous547 1931-08-13 18 ROUND YOUR DIAL 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,547 words
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Article237 1931-08-13 19 (Junta Scheme I -merit genera} fleeting of »<: #m Ihhi in ma ii I 9 i iiuninan 1. in the ;iid The output of tin 499 tons, Or 55 foil-- less 9 year The yardauc min rt 9 than in 1929. i.tusrd 9 Hi rmlty t Kb237 words
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Article122 1931-08-13 19 I immti by American fl Businessman fl F Kettelinf. vice- president in fl I th Oenerm] Motors OorH the question of whether or ri:/atl ducts, which has been ngpJdtj in the Uniud States durB has beta altogether a N a n a memt^e, roducta on a mass production122 words
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Article84 1931-08-13 19 ~m dredge of Southern m -J MtJ tons ol I ilJil. DT U average too Openthma were 'tton (l output. The V., h (ci .nous an tenproreI dart Jl». it M "I 1 1 U-rt dlUlm last .9 itortrd and vere 'nd down. The I tuaiu p,-,,84 words
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Article30 1931-08-13 19 I, Iwakt. Au«. 4. trade m June xporu and 94 mUtton "< Industry has us.su,. |o the na--1 ta the otti future mounted to 34.934.000 I'lcpaird they will30 words
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Article35 1931-08-13 19 IRußny. Aug. 11. Amsterdam. 12.05. 1 i Berlin 20'.. B «H. RIO 3 5-32. ""au,M 18.16-,. G,.. HQBCKoa. 11-..d.. I 545, Milan 92.85. Montv 4H 13-16. Oslo |t. lfH ;i l«%, Yokohama Forward 12\.35 words
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500 1931-08-13 19 I Singapore. Aug. 11. I Not um-xpectedlv. rubber has steadily declined to a new low levl of 2 .d. per lb and unles. lurther restriction rumours are broadi. at has ton the CMC at fairly rc-ulur mt'lval- during the Ipaal months, then thi decline will500 words
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Article162 1931-08-13 19 "Tragedy of Cotton Trade" Jo- cptl Kemp, a;>eci 65. :i company director. Of Sr.wley. near ClMlmuf. Lancashire, pleaded guilty at Manchester Assizes to charges of falsifying a balaire-shcct .;nd publishing it knowing it to be f.v.se. Mr. J. C. Jack-ou. KC. on bvhalf o> Kemp. said162 words
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Article116 1931-08-13 19 B'.rnej C"c Ltd.. Agents: Pahani: Consolidated 4.402 pkls: Ipoh Tin Dredging 290 pkl.s; Sungei Klnta 305 pkls. Kuala Remm 185.661 lb->: Bruseh 44.500 lbs: Lok Knwi 50.500. ItLUMtcud and Co:. Agents: Buloh Kasap 57.000 against 59.500. to date 218.000; Djember Rubber Estates Ltd. (Jerantut Estate i116 words
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Article38 1931-08-13 19 The minds of nations, as of individuals, always end by returning to paths temporarily lost or abandoned. The Pope. There is no taxpayer who gets less value for his money than the British taxpayer. Mr. C. Roland Field.38 words
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Article239 1931-08-13 19 August 12. SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2 3 29 32 London. A months' sight 2 3 7 S London. 60 days' sight 2 3 27 32 London. 30 days' sieht 2j3 13' 16 London, demand 2:3 23 32 London. T. T. 2 31 1 16 Lyons and239 words
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Article130 1931-08-13 19 August 12. Tm 175 Tons 5557.71, Gambler 20 Pepper White 29 Flake Tapioca 3^, Pearl Sago Small 4i. s Copra. Sundried 4^.5 Sago, flour 1 IT 1-. Devoe's Imperial Brilliant Kerosene per 2 tins 5.38 Sylvan Arrow Kerosene per two tins 4.98 Socony Motor Gasoline ex pump per British130 words
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61 1931-08-13 19 August 12th., 12 o'clock noon. S 9 Tone cl Market: —Quiet. Latest Cable:—London Spot sheet 2\d. per lb New York Spot Sheet G.cts. 5% per lb. Buyers Sellers R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 7 ti g Standard R.S.S. on Tender Aim 8 8 161 words
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Article957 1931-08-13 19 WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 12, 1H!1. CLOSING QUOTATION* a_ Buyers Sellers, i DOLLAR RLBBERS rtsam rvumuang <s> 18s 6d 21s 6d Austrai Malay 19 S 2 ls Aver Hitam <5s> 11s 6d 12s 6d Bangrin Tin 9s 10s BiUng Padang tfi- 10 15 Batu Caves ($1) 29 32 Bukit957 words
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Article199 1931-08-13 19 Return of Colony stocks at close of busiriess. July 1931. as d-clared in tons. A. DEALERS' STOCKS. DRY WET TOTAL R Wet DRY dry rubber r MM Lump DRY WET as <-stimatRemiU Sheet and WET ed by Area tnd Estate Blanket Bark Dealer* Bark U.S.S. Crepe Scrap199 words
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Article134 1931-08-13 19 Changes in Representative Prices [United Press Association j New York, Aug. 10. 11. American Can Common t\% 95;, Cities Service (Com). 91, 9-, Colombia Gas and Electric 29 30 Curtis Wright 3 3 Electric Bond and Sh^re Corp 36 s 37 t General Electric Co. 39134 words
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Article123 1931-08-13 19 The Singapore Chamb-r cf Commerce Rubber Association, htld its 1.030th. auction yest rday. when there was catalogued 1.578.579 lbs.; 704.72 tons. Offered 1.372.811 lbs.: 612.86 tons. Sold 1.266 865 ■>' 565.56 tons Spot London 5%4. New York 5 c ts. PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Snicked Sheet Cents Per123 words
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Article67 1931-08-13 19 For the year ended March 31 last the Jeram Rubber Rstates report a loss of £5.412. including expenses amounting to £1.117 re issue of Debentur? stock. For the preceding year profit of £5.911 was repoited. The carry-forward is reduced from £8.638 to £3.226. again no dividend being declared. The quantity67 words
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Article559 1931-08-13 19 Quota Statement Anticipated Singapore. Aur. 1 1. The F.M.S. Government announcement regarding the excess production of tin ore for the quota period March-August was not unexjxvU-d by the market as .shipment figures have been maintained at a high level recently, whereas it had previously been confidently predicted in559 words
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Article42 1931-08-13 19 Second Interim Dividend fFREF PRESS SERVICE— COP YRKiHT) London, Auk. 12. Kramat Tin Dredging Ltd.. an- pay in* a ■COOOd interim dividend of 6d. per share. New Columbia it port shows a loss of £6.44:$ The credit fcrwird is £2«.04742 words
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Article38 1931-08-13 19 It is understood in well informed circle* says the Times of Malaya, that the rules K ,v--erning the tin restriction scheme are tQ be revised and that among the ones to be .iltrrod are those rtlating tu grouping.38 words
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Article470 1931-08-13 20 COUNTY CRICKET Rain Interferes with Nearly All Matches At an earlier stage of the season Yorkshire had every reason to be dissatisfied with the manner in which the weather interfered with their games but during the last few weeks they have beon able to place victories470 words
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Article52 1931-08-13 20 Gloucestershire Beaten by an Innings (Router's Service] London, Aug. 11. The New Zealanders gained an easy victory over Gloucestershire at Clifton to-day by an innings and 25 runs. Gloucestershire 123 and 109. New Zea la riders 257 for 9 (dec). Parker took six of the tourists' wickets for52 words
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Article94 1931-08-13 20 The August Medal Competition [From Our Own Correspondent] Malacca, Aug. 11. The August Monthly Medal was played for on Saturday and Sunday at the Golf Club Seventeen cards were taken out and the following were the results: The Lad: s' Monthly Medal is to be played on August94 words
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Article30 1931-08-13 20 1 Reuters Service] New Ycrfc. Aug. 12. Anuric.m League baseball game; yesterday resulted as follows. Detroit 1, Philadelphia 8. St. Louis 3. Boston 4 Chicago 0, Washington 3.30 words
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Article58 1931-08-13 20 The annual Rugby meeting of the S.C.C. will be held in the lounge on Friday August 21st. at 6.15 p.m. and the annual hockey meeting on Thursday A<;sust 20th. nt 615 pm. All members intending to play Rugby and hockey during the forthcoming season are asked58 words
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Article57 1931-08-13 20 E. S Hill, the right-hand medium pace West Indies bowler, is now linked up professionally with club cricket in England. Athletic News" says: "One of th? newcomers to the Lancashire League. Edwin St. Hill, has already installed himself as a favorite with Lowerhou<_, h_ new masters. Against Accrington he claimed57 words
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Article351 1931-08-13 20 A POOR GAME Islanders Slow In Front of Goal S.C.C 4 Pulau Brani 1. The score of four goals to one hardly Indicates the general run of the game between the S.C.C. and Pulau Brani in the First Division of the League on the Padang yesterday.351 words
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Article151 1931-08-13 20 Qualify For First Division By defeating the Vehicles Department by 3 Kcals to nil on the S.R.C. ground yesterday the Straits Cattle Co. became champions of the Second Division of the League and qualified for election to the First Division next season. The Vehicles Dept. inside left151 words
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Article440 1931-08-13 20 Should be Bigger and More Numerous [.From Our Own Correspondent! London, July 16. Everybody now seems to be writing about the Te t grounds and the new T?st games. Now many people are urg.ng that the Tests, or at least one of them should be fought to a440 words
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Article60 1931-08-13 20 The following have been asked to play cricket for S.C.C. vs. S.R.C. on Friday and Saturday on S.R.C. ground: H. B. Noon, A. L B. Perkins, B. Brooke, R. A. Ashworth, W* W. Dean, Lt! N. C. Phillips, Lt. V. F. D. Tarrant. J. L* Potter, C. B.60 words
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Article461 1931-08-13 20 "A" Class Singles O. Puller minus 3 vs. E. A. Joy plus 4. Lt. N. A. Armitage minus 15 vs. Capt. H. L. Graham minus 15. F. T. K. Hobbes minus 4 vs. J. G. G. Gregg plus 5. R. F. Smith minus 30.4 vs.461 words
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Article142 1931-08-13 20 I THURSDAY'S TIES "A" Singles Handicap Yap Ah Hyan or Chua Choon Sim vs. John Lim. Chua Choon Leong or Cheong Chee Lim vs. Tan Chong Oark. "B" Singles Handicap Lim Choon Tee or Tan Beng Hian vs B. Chew. Tan Wan Liat vs. Poh Guan142 words
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Article153 1931-08-13 20 Famous Racer to be a Hack Wantage. July 16. Easter Hero, the horse who captured the imagination of two continents and brought shiploads of Americans over to England to see him run in more than one Grand National, will leave for the United States during the153 words
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Article119 1931-08-13 20 American Team At Bisley Fcr the first time in the history of Bisley an American small-bore team fired an international match against Great Britain this year. It was a magnificent contest, and in the end Great Britain, who at one time had led by 12 points, just managed119 words
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Article24 1931-08-13 20 Airdrieonians Lose to Rangers [Reuter's Servicel London, Aug. 11. In Scottish football to-day Rangers b?at Airdrieonians by two goals to one.24 words
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Article21 1931-08-13 20 The August medal competition (stroke) at the Katong Golf Club will be held on Saturday and Sunday next.21 words
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