The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 15 August 1931
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Title Section19 1931-08-15 1 The Singapore Free Press ESTABLISHED 1835. s 13,415. SINGAPORE, S.S. SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article305 1931-08-15 1 A special Cabinet has been convoked for August 19 to consider the Economy Committee's Proposals Page 11. A British girl has created a woman's record by inoculating in one day 1,000 Arabs against a cholera outbreak which is sweeping the desert Page 11. H.E. the Governor was305 words
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Article1518 1931-08-15 1 Quhquid aqunt homines rwstri est farrago Libelli Juvenal. Evidences of the slump continue to accumulate, the latest being provided by the recent race meeting at Taiping, where, on the grounds of economy, the band was dispensed with and only soft drinks were sold at the bar.1,518 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement184 1931-08-15 1 BSGIA TEA tilings the freshness i( nd fragrance of the Ml l ay a n gardens jirect to your home. RAFFLES HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE MONIA LITTER'S ORCHESTRA TRONS ARE KINDLY REQUISSTED TO MAKE EARLY RESERVATIONS) MONDAY, AUGUST 17th TEA DANCE 6.30—8.30 p.m. and INFORMAL AFTER-DINNER DANCE AT 9.30184 words
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Advertisement187 1931-08-15 1 EUROPE #HOTEL "Renowned by Recommendation" FURTHER REDUCTIONS IN GRILLROOM, WINE LIST, DAILY, WEEKLY AND MONTHLY RATES. TO-NIGHT DINNER and DANCE Dinner and Dance $3.00 NO CHARGE FOR DANCING. «__^_______________-B-H^a-Mm-M_a-B-a_M MUSIC ON THE VERANDAH AND DURING MEALS BY ROBERT DRESCHER'S FAMOUS VIENNESE ORCHESTRA. MUSIC FOR DANCING BY THE EUROPE HOTEL NEW187 words
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Advertisement206 1931-08-15 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Public notices Page 2. Amusement guide Page 9. 4711 Eau de Cologne Page 5. The new Morris Minoi Page 4. Don't neglect vour skio Page 18. ORIENTAL HOTEL 76 AND 77, BK AS BASAH ROAD. SINGAPORE. m Special Reduced Hates for Monthly Boarders. Well furnisaed. large, airy rooms206 words
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Advertisement11 1931-08-15 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article61 1931-08-15 2 London. The will of Lady Wasteneys. who died at Brighton last May. gave directions for her cremated ash-s to be scattered in the Ganges Sh<. had been converted to Buddhism and believed she would be incarnated in India. Her Hshes were sent to India in a silver61 words
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Advertisement388 1931-08-15 2 __^ar .^c_!^T__LT*^^^^>*__ky-___r t~]Tjmj *^?_____P^S____«^__^* The Art of dainty service makes The 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 SINGAPORE388 words
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Advertisement622 1931-08-15 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TEN HERS. NOTICE is herebv given that 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: Execut.cn and Completion of Earthwork. Roads. Drains and Turfing at site of New622 words
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Advertisement597 1931-08-15 2 NOTICES j G. H. SWEET SHOP LIMITED, IN LIQUIDATION. Change of Ownership. NOTICE is hereby given that acting in pur_rai.ee cf Ordinance No. 155 (Companies) I havt entered into a Contract of Sale in respect of the Assets comprised in Goodwill. Name. Furniture and Fittings. Cutlery, Cicckrry. Glassware and Linen,597 words
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Advertisement235 1931-08-15 2 Is your soap safe for _H-_E*fS^_r\ *f S 1/ ____V v'-^H Wr T \*w^ I__________^^^ I l __r ay To be safe for your clothes a soap should be safe for your hands. Sunlight Soap is! and the reason why it is so safe is that Sunlight is absolutely pure.235 words
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Advertisement136 1931-08-15 2 PILES GAM BE CURED. A Treatment Tha' Is efferent If vni its kindred ■ilment* known rem*- '■> itb«»ul vou to give i»K fi .mi Plasma b m tion on tha inflamed i with the fn-i so th >« i ...11 he quickly con vou have found i- < rouble. Mr136 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous329 1931-08-15 2 THE WEEK Saturday. 15th. Hmh Water. 11.54. 9.0 it 23 17. lot; Cf SVC. Gola at Mount Emily Pool 4 p.m Police Sports. Thomson Road 2.15 p.m. Cricket SCC vs SRC at SRC S.C.R.f. Va. SCC. A. at S.C.R.C. S.C.C. vs. Y.M.C.A. at Raffles Colleu. Raffles Inst, vs Indian Assocn329 words
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Article489 1931-08-15 3 RUBBER PAVEMENT Tests of Material to be Made in Paris The Fiench -Technical Committee for Propaganda and Development of the Ures of Rubber.'' recently formed, has settled down to serious work with commendable promptitude. With the co-operation of officials of the Paris Municipality, tests are489 words
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Article260 1931-08-15 3 .Modern Oil Company's Enterprise TY.r Chaiiman and Directors of the Anglo-..-lurican Oil Comoany entertained at Birmingham the motor manufacturers and designers of Bnrnint'ham. Coventry. Cov!ey. and Wolverhar.ipton i>nd district. The luncheon was followed by films showing how oil and petrol is produced. Mr. Fiancis E. Powell, tht260 words
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Article165 1931-08-15 3 Remarkable Scenes in Somerset London, Aug. 5. Disorderly scenes were witnessed in a small Somerset town. Clout_ham, to-day, on the occasion of the opening of the stag-hunting season. Supporters of a League aiming at the pronibition of "cruel sports*' made a demonstration at a meeting of the165 words
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Article675 1931-08-15 3 Cultivation in the Tropics In addition to ItIMMT the most wideh known exports of tropical countries are sugar, coffee, co.oa. tea. tobacco, herbs, nuts. etc. Another very important export is vegetable fibre for the manufacture of '.cmp ropes and woven fabrics. Thus nearly 60.000 torn of vegetable fibre,675 words
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Article74 1931-08-15 3 Papan was en fete on Sunday if t erne it when the members of the Yeng Wah K>ong Kuen of Papan entertained Raja Haji Mohamed Yacob bin Abdul Razak. Penghulu Blanja. Kinta. to a tea party and pres< ntei him with an address in honour cf his beinjr awarded the74 words
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Advertisement472 1931-08-15 3 S.^^H_jr*^ l^E7+9~jt J __*___^___y WmWm\. I^l 1 1 jf^c^ 'V* fc^_-_f^T^? l^- -^tS_^ is ALWAYS CRITICAL II Baby then most needs those vital but elusive H elements known as vitamines. For healthy W growth and bone formation these vitamines must urn he present in the food. B Mellin's Food Biscuits472 words
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Advertisement199 1931-08-15 3 Lunch Time "DOGS HEAD GUDSTNESS 1 TIME Agents SIME, DARBY CO., LTD., S.S. F.M.S. jl Water Purification I V BHBa^^^Bß"i^^^Ba--------n-^_____H_H___n_a_B__B_M_^______________________aa_B_n-^B f, -C^lk Sf^^ THE JEWELL EXPORT FILTER 1 9 £bm^ |jl Specialists in the science of water gj f^B| IK^s!hkl purification both for small private jj fp^E li_5 fcT~" supplies199 words
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Article854 1931-08-15 4 E. Y. WATSON - E. Y. WATSON ENGINEERS' TESTS Human Body Measuring Stick (By Detroit. A modern idea in planning and building an automobile for quantity production is to use the human body as a measuring stick. The measurement is applied to performance, with riding comfort as the main objective.Free Press; N.A.N.A - 854 words
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Article126 1931-08-15 4 Sweeping Victory for Autonomists Barcelona, Aug. 3. The plebiscite for and against the Catalonian Autonomist Constitution drafted by Colonel Macia has resulted in a sweeping victory lor the autonomists. Over 173.000 votes were given in its favour, and only 2,157 against, with 430 .spoiled votes. Over 70 per126 words
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Advertisement353 1931-08-15 4 THE NEW MINOR SALOON fl I \m\ ma ****t _B_a I %L -af J_-F /fl r^mmW4mW I W. iflm if aEiJr MORRIS MINOR S.V. built like a big ear THE Morris Minor Coachbuilt Saloon leads the ■am minnn World in light car value. Because of its rugged nrlOll 19 reliability,353 words
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Advertisement425 1931-08-15 4 YOUNG H^3| 9 MAN WA> A SPEAKS I j "*pVERY young man today wants a car of his <, wn and a good one. "I realized it would be rather an imposition i<> .k Dad to buy me an expensive car, like his, so e i ompromised and now I'm425 words
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Article303 1931-08-15 5 WHY VISIT MUSEUMS Diversion Without Tears an amusing discussion on why urns when the Museums As- Anal session of its conference f the Free Public Museum, ted how he questioned large it „rs to discover whether they thim in the museum. The ..nswer was that they had interesting" things. Everytinf."303 words
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Article166 1931-08-15 5 21 Deaths in Srinagar Srinagar. July 26. i The nun.:. Muslims who have died as _lt of the attack upon the Srinagar Jail wow r.a< d 21. ni the Muslim shops in Srinagar and neighbouring towns remain closed as a protest l Kashmir Government's measures Ihos" .nnected with166 words
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Article91 1931-08-15 5 N.S.W. FINANCIAL CRISIS N Salaries for Civil Servants Sydney. Aug. 5. I •ivil .servants will not due to-morrow, bv direction Mi J T Lang. i Ol th,- Commonwealth -it an advance of *m be paid I outcome ot a difference r I Premier*i legislative- prowhich he recently in--12 months, it91 words
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Article28 1931-08-15 5 Im* j Baltimore hosM* MB expected to! 1 '^authorities who' the severance, the I mm-mami if of the mother New York Herald.] I mt, d Press.28 words
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Article439 1931-08-15 5 LATEST -IN AIR LINERS Channel Crossing in Hannibal Writing in the Manchester Guardian on the trial flight of Imperial Airways liner Hannibal. which was forced to land a few days ago owing to a dropped propeller. Major Robertson I said. Hannibal, the new 42 -seater Handley Page, aeroplane, has recently439 words
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Article349 1931-08-15 5 Carnations That Drive People Mad Strange things are happening at the Royal Agricultural Hall. Freak carnations, produced from all parts of England, are now on show from 10 a.m. till 6 p.m.. and from 10 a.m. till 6 p.m. the freak men and women, also produced from349 words
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Article227 1931-08-15 5 Failure of Tractors on the "Roof of the World" Srinagar. July 27. The members of the Haard Central Asian "caterpillar Expedition, who set out to de:nc:vtrate that they could traverse the entire I A' ian continent from Beirut to Peking by tractor automobiles, lound to their dismay to-day227 words
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Article34 1931-08-15 5 I j Captain S. S. Alsagoff. M.8.E.. J.P. has been ar. jointed by His Excellency the Governor as a 1 Municipal Commissioner for Penang in succes.icn to the l3te Mr. M. H. M. Nojrdin.34 words
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Article294 1931-08-15 5 Judgment Expected at End of Month The Hague. Aug. 4. In the Court of International Justice Professor Basrtevant (for France) recalled the words of Dr. Ignaz Seipel spoken at Geneva in 1922: "Austria will do all she can to shatter the chains oppressing her, but it is294 words
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Article171 1931-08-15 5 Speaking before the Glasgow Rotary Club, Mr. J. Gibson Jarvie, Chairman of United Dominions Trust, which specialises in financing instalment selling, expressed his emphatic opinion that the troubles of the present day w .re not due to over-production. The true remedy, he said, of the present amazing and171 words
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Article305 1931-08-15 5 Strange Chinese Case for the Courts According to the Hong Kong Chinese newspapers a strange case concerning three pieces of timber will be held in the courts shortly. Seme four years ago. it is alleged a man called Chan Hon bought three pieces of timber from a fisherman305 words
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Article150 1931-08-15 5 Dacoits' Threat to Throw Child Out of Train Threatening to throw a child from the v mdow of a moving train dacoits broke down the resistance of a plucky Bengali woman, who endeavoured to frustrate an attempt to steal her jewellery. A Bengali employee of Arthur Rutler and150 words
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Advertisement159 1931-08-15 5 Pi H _^_t fi r fß_______Mß /^bmLl I Iffl^^^^k. /*V___Twi Iti'Xi Amwr x __K___r_ill____l "jJP _P*^_K _M__S _R__Bli____ 'n^^/tV fir ,7»/^_ zjKvT^ t^mmmmW^^ >Mfl^/ Ulnfl ,>' wQL f^l L____m mWi 1 _K9_M '-^ii '__k 7__Sr^.^^__fct __r O ,"477/" f' V~^ "^s^ J In those hours "of social enjoyment, the enchanting159 words
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Article, Illustration2588 1931-08-15 6 BRITISH FILMS COMING TO SINGAPORE (Hy Our Film Correspondent) THE .spontaneous niecem Of the Radio ccmedj -Ciackcd Nuts" with Bert Whe -lev and K .but Woakey now at the Capitol shows In DO unc. ».<:-: maimer how popular this .t ch I s«J_rt arc locally. Fpr re_l AUth-ptodueing entertainment the2,588 words
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Article57 1931-08-15 6 I Dr. K T. Khong. who has done fine work for the Chinese Maternity Hospital. Ipoh. was ■the guest-of-honour at a dinner at the Lok Lam Ipoh, on Monday. Mr. Leong Sin Nam. on behalf of the members of the club, and the Chinese community generally, congratulated Dr. Khong on57 words
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Article, Illustration926 1931-08-15 6 IVAN SHARPE - England's Big Cricket Problem IVAN SHARPE A Woeful Lack of Bowlers Promising Youngsters who mu\ ProviA tfie Solution (By WANTED: bowlers. This is the sign that Ls hanging IU for all tl to see in the shop-windows of English cricket. 0 Ai a result of last year's Test games in926 words
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Article400 1931-08-15 7 AUTUMN MODES Bustles, Tippets, Farthingales Paris, July 9. The bustle effect of half a century ago is seriously threatened for the autumn fashions. If young people look in an English dictionary they will find the following definition Bustle. A pad, cushion, of wire framework400 words
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Article303 1931-08-15 7 Drinks AH Through Afternoon A new form of club life has overrun the City of London. New clubs, which provide luncheon facilities, billiard rooms, card rooms and bars are now opening every week, and securing members at a small subscription. These clubs, which only cost ss. to303 words
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Article179 1931-08-15 7 Sir Harry McGowan Looks into the Future The possibilities of a world clothed with Synthetic clothes and eating synthetic food and of Britain being behind in the race to keep abreast with the times because of the heavy taxation on industry, were discussed by Sir Harry McGowan, President179 words
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Article296 1931-08-15 7 Five Ordered After Year's Test Following tests under normal service conditions extending over a period of a year with ne model, the F.M.S. Railways are purchasing five mere Sentinel Cammell articulated motorccaches for introduction en the line in Pahang. Kelantan. Kedah. and the Teluk Anson neighbourhood. The new296 words
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Article84 1931-08-15 7 The already small remnant of European engine-drivers employed by the F.M.S. Railways has been reduced by 75 per cent, as an economy measure, nine of the remaining 12 having taken the option of retiring on pension, says the Malay Mail. Eight of these have already left84 words
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Article38 1931-08-15 7 In open Court on Monday, before Mr. Justice Whitley, Mr. F. G. Pooley, of Presgrave and Matthews, and Mr. Tan Ah Tah, of Logan, Ross and Samuel were admitted as advocates and solicitors of the Penang Supreme Court.38 words
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Article372 1931-08-15 7 By Lieut. Col M. J. T. Reilly. 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 republished for information.372 words
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Article23 1931-08-15 7 The majoHtv of people who use an art gallery are th">«e who go there because it is raining. Mr S C Kaine -Smith.23 words
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Article128 1931-08-15 7 Two Women Among Ten Chinese Accused Eight male and two female Chinese \.«re on Thursday morning produced before Mr. G. C. Dodd, the District Judge, and charged with possession of dutiable liquor and of distilling, dutiable liquor. All claimed trial. The accused w re arrested by Mr.128 words
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Article52 1931-08-15 7 Wholesale Slaughter of Cattle and Sheep lleLsiiiKfors. Aug. 4. Bears in larg^ numbers are over-running various districts of Finland near the Russian border, killing cattle and sheep on a wholesale cale. They venture right up to the farmhouses and ev n enter the farm-yards in quest52 words
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Advertisement476 1931-08-15 7 THE Singapore Free Press (Daily and Weekly Editions). Ht Office. 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Itfephone: MM. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. 11 premier morning daily in Malaya. Delivered the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest news, y telegrams and latest announcements. London > and tin cables appear daily. Special features indu le476 words
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Advertisement156 1931-08-15 7 I mm\Wmmm% V_\_B_%&4 IS WWW AmW I mmme Ammm^^^^^^^^^r __fe_a___B_B > r ttgr^jgStm\ y&XSßßr J W^^T^mmlmm^Bmmmmmmmm^nßßXßßB I3LMl 3LM 1 1 ___________> >^^ XK_B_^_?<_£w&____? (P F or /Java A KtP I !555^-B>r* "~^3f^£& "> ______________k___ ____________H vV ■-2^^? <:^#_^_^^-^ \\mm*mmmmmXmm\\\\mmm\\\\mVT C^zS^^ 11 S m\^^ v^^^.__^ ■i^*W_BMH-_Mii™**^»^»"A«M-fc-Blfl--J--__-B--_-_M_-_-_^ 3 Steps to protect and156 words
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Article2261 1931-08-15 8 P. G. Wodehouse - P. G. Wodehouse Syd's Master-hand Wavers* Free Press Exclusive. By SYD was breathing tensely. So might a surgeon have breathed, mid- way through a major operation. He took a pride in his work. "Watch me," said Syd. "You've got to study the grain of the 'air—2,261 words
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Article403 1931-08-15 8 Film Star to Fight a Scandal I understand that one of the reasons why Jeanette MacDonald, the famous film star, is coming to Europe next month, is to dispel the scandalous and unfounded rumours that have recently been persistently associated with her name, writes E. H. in the403 words
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Article114 1931-08-15 8 The Trouble in Burma Rangoon, Aug. 3. An official telegram from Mandalay announces the arrest of a Burman named Nyana, supposed to be the mysterious leader of the rebellion in the Shan States. He states that it was Saynsan who organised the disturbances In Tharrawaddy district. This114 words
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Article34 1931-08-15 8 Five Miles Drift in Parachute Descent Riga, Aug. 4. A record parachute drop of 20,400 feet Is claimed by Lieut. Peterson. He took 15 minutes to descend, and drifted five miles.34 words
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Article184 1931-08-15 8 Sir H. McGowan Favours Tariffs Sir Harry McGowan. in his presidential ad- 1 dress, delivered at the fiftieth annual general meeting the Society of Chemical Industry held in London, referred to international trade, and observed that the rapidity of the advance in knowledge and in its application184 words
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Article138 1931-08-15 8 Soviets Buy the Prince's Cattle Nottingham. Two shorthorn bulls belonging to the Prince of Wales have been bought from his farm here by Soviet Russia for the purpose of breeding pedigree cattle. The actual transaction was carried out by the English Co-operative Wholesale Society, acting on behalf138 words
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Article30 1931-08-15 8 Barracks Struck by Lightning Paris, Aug. 1. Eight soldiers were killed, and two wounded, by lightning which struck the barracks in the military camp at Sissone near Reims.30 words
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Article49 1931-08-15 8 Pigs are back in their thousands this year, writes a correspondent from La had Datu to the B. N. B. Herald. A few nights a;ro a bi^ fellow was shot under the servants' quarters of the District Officer's house, and others have been seen in the town at night.49 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Letter142 1931-08-15 8 To the Editor. Sir. Curiosity and xeitemeni have had their full display for the kkst seve:;'] days and nights in North Bridge Road, crowds of people surging, dispersing and collcctmi. again with eager desire to have a glimpse at the ghot. to the utter disruption of traffic142 words
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Advertisement233 1931-08-15 8 Immediate Relief in DENGUE (Break-Bone Fever) A distinguished British physician recommends that to relieve the severe pain of Dengue in 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 in233 words
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Advertisement224 1931-08-15 8 Wv It isn't unless ,^A ±^L Quaker on _-_-_-___F A _______r _-_-_-_-_-_-_-___-^i_-__^^\ tin A^m^^! V Quaker Oats is ac-^^MB&QulC* COggWgJj tually ready to eat in 2V 2 minutes from the time the li/>;IIpTF3 ffYAT^ water boils, though you can I J-r Vi cook it longer if you prefer. Faster than224 words
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Advertisement108 1931-08-15 9 Mount Emily m rimming Pool Swimming Gala: Aug. 15th, 1931. Heats for the following events will }k swum off at 5 p.m. Friday, 14th inst Competitors must be punctual. Imi Metres Back Stroke Open. KM) Breast Stroke Open. 20CI Free Style Open. Free Style Novices. :,n Breast Stroke Novices, *mWmX*+***108 words
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Advertisement301 1931-08-15 9 77 oofeo-o'. ***** o\* _p^j______________________________________________ nTll B mmW I 1 _I_V I IV All M I II I I. °1 I VA I Pi? A V___J Hi IU V m^ mm w v^~rr r m ***mW^^ m^^mr h zfa ';iv\ Malaya's only Super-cinema with the "DOUBLE-THEATRE" capacity. j MATINEE To-Day301 words
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Advertisement186 1931-08-15 9 HELL'S ANGELS is Coming! T"' 'W^ TELEPHONE N° 69Q9 M_-_i| ™1\ A V Matinee at 3 p.m. j -lI A I Evening at 6.15 9.15 •••-•-_.__»___..__.H_____._,__r___>H___>___..__>-__>________>___>_______BKM«V-__.-__.».__>v_-___K___.B___»«» MATINEE To-Morrow at 3 p.m. •aa«|lil4fipaaaaaaaaßaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaß^aaaaai The "Champagne" Show that bubbles with merriment from start to finish Ronald Colman LORETTA YOUNG ALL ENGLISH CAST186 words
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Obituary62 1931-08-15 10 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. DEATH. BISHOP. Alec Cyril of S.S. and F.M.S. I Surveys beloved son of the Revd. Ebenezer and Cecilia Evelyn Bishop, of Howick. Auckland. New Zealand at the General Hospital Singapore on August 14th from injuries caused by a motor lorry whilst he was on survey duty it the62 words
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921 1931-08-15 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATURDAY. AUG O ST 15, 1931. THE BISHOP AND THE FIVE YEAR PLAN A correspondent in another column calls in question a statement made by the Rt. Rev. the Bishop of Singapore, in the course of a sermon preached on Sunday. The statement in question had reference921 words
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Article217 1931-08-15 10 The next Singapore Assizes will open on Tuesday, Sept. 8. A meeting of the Legislative Council is to be held on Monday, Aug. 31. A commission as honorary Cadet Lieutenant ln the Raffles Institution Cadet Corps hos been granted to Mr. E. R. Davies. It is notified in the Government217 words
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Article1156 1931-08-15 10 HOSPITAL COSTS How the Present Situation Arose To the Editor, Sir, I read with pleasure your article onl Hospital C.sts in your issue of the 11th. It commends .tfelf by its breadth of view and its constructional suggestions, but I find myself unable to endorse the melancholic1,156 words
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Article442 1931-08-15 10 To the Editor, Sir,— The Bishop of 5ing:,, m h in the Cathedral on Sunday It k > J_?? your columns as having r,aid •ArdTvjT would be foolish to believe rt about the Russian Five Year I doubt that it constitutes an a- m. probta! a442 words
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Article221 1931-08-15 10 To the Editor, Sir, From Newton Road to Thomson Roid Police Station, the road has hHB -Aid-ned and improved almost out of recognition Ti I work has been partially crowned at th" corner of Thomson Road and Bait. star K<»ad by thf "powers that221 words
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Article95 1931-08-15 10 THE TIN QUOTA CUT The ..Terence n. dav tc the ten per rem the til, quota ml,c». Hi mat ontf ten per cent i origin*] reduction II intended to be conxev.-d and ten per cent is the aii calculation" on ■MMfcNt) the mines Hf* 75 per cent of MMM* 7595 words
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Article33 1931-08-15 10 The death OCCUTI kok on AuguM I, mttet m Mrs Baker, tor «WU Singapore Of* and who I Government The;: to mourn their KW H next afternoon at tt* Ret. C. K Simn.o:.-.33 words
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Advertisement187 1931-08-15 10 > i_ i m JIB WW ___i 1 i __r^___L__L______Z_____i <«. B m MrW pfeP' IfOPUAf BRAND. v\ 4/L Vi I >^ 'Jr% i* 'mm Ur tt ___B___M_l _BB_I ÜBI Bl JV lu^ II b i (_^^w) Brvwod Bottled by I H.&G.SIMONDS.LT9 K^S ENGLAND. HBBffISH CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., {Incorporated187 words
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Advertisement43 1931-08-15 10 THIEVES who broke into a London shop took silver from the till but left the pence. Thieves, nowadays, don't seem to worry much about coppers. What about a "GAFLAC" BURGLARY POLICY GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480.43 words
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Article169 1931-08-15 11 (00NOMY PROPOSALS pritm Minister Back in l.ossiemouth ::> -Official Service I Rugby, Aug. 14. r .cocmpanied by his Lossiemouth this morning. the Cabinet Economy un d their holiday. Lea- :<al parties who on their to London yesterday and with the Prime Minister i ers will be in169 words
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Article55 1931-08-15 11 T.U.C. DISCUSSION Radio Official Service Rugby. Aug. 14. ...if the Trades Union tape- i «pec__J meeting to dis|aa Um situation, which will probt (on of debatd at the ConLb BWftii Bristol next month The :ne Labour Party is fixed ber but th national executive Uhtlon with the Trades i. il55 words
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Article80 1931-08-15 11 National Relief Commission [Rater*! Far Fu.utii Service] Nanking. Aug. 14. (n.vt mment has created a commission to deal with d flood situation in the "It is the most serious in China In recent times*' .'.vv The Government -ty of exerting ev-ry effort the pioductivity rtant part of80 words
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Article72 1931-08-15 11 THE ROUND TABLE "n W ss Party Asked to Revise Decision [Better's Service I Simla. Aug. 14. regard the negotiations Party to participate in r*bl,. Conference as in no way od that eleventh hour by the Press for the to n-vi.se its decision to M rams have been Ihi Mr.72 words
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Article65 1931-08-15 11 I Progress of Salvage I Work I seme. I Rugby. \u K 14. 1 d at Lloyds and I n.pani.s to cover, I country, gold bullion I 'r from the sunken Jwu-r to* off ushant in Rapid progress has been I h:u operation* News--1 Association, which 165 words
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Article28 1931-08-15 11 I" nt ;'HH' Flißht tO Europe f Reuter d Service N <"nr. Alaska. Aug. 14. X^. -<!Mrs\ind- «>rtr flight round the Kur4^ Xl lded by a28 words
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1505 1931-08-15 11 PRESERVING HARMONY BETWEEN RACES A "PROMISED LAND" LIES BEFORE US MALAYA'S UNDEVELOPED WEALTH One cannot help feeling that all the wonder of past achievement in the Malay Peninsula is nothing by comparison with what the future will give us when development begins in those1,505 words
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Article90 1931-08-15 11 Dutch Worried by Proposed U.S. Sale to Germany [Reuter's Service 1 Amsterdam. Aug. 13. Rotterdam Cotton Trade Association telegraphed the Minister of Commerce and Industry drawing his attention to the negotiations between the American Farm Board and the German Government in regard to the sale and financing90 words
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Article102 1931-08-15 11 Britain to be First Off [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, Aug. 13. In the presence of the French and Italian air attaches, and of the chairman of the Schneider Trophy Committee, the draw for the starting order of th? machines in the Schneider race on September 12, took102 words
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Article71 1931-08-15 11 BRITISH GIRL'S RECORD Inoculated 1000 Arabs in a Day Reuter 's Service] Basrah, Aug. 14. A British girl nurse has established a woman's record by inoculating in one day 1,000 Arabs against a cholera outbreak which had brought thousands of Arabs from the desert, marshes and river71 words
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Article107 1931-08-15 11 Efficiency of Plasmoquine Demonstrated Reuter *s Service] London, Aug. 14. Experiments in London have established the efficacy of plasmoquine as a preventive of malaria, according to The Lancet. Eight men and one woman who volunteered to run the risk were dosed with plasmoquine the day before allowing malaria107 words
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Article95 1931-08-15 11 Body Believed to Have Been Seen [Reuter's Service) Oslc. Aug. 14. A body, believed to be that of the airman. Parker Cramer, was sighted near the Shetland Islands by a Norwegian fishing vessel. Bad weather prevented them picking up the body. Cramer left Lerwick for Copenhagen on95 words
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Article77 1931-08-15 11 Negotiations to Resume in Cotton Trade (British Radio Official Service 1 Rugby. Aug. 13. The decision reached at Manchester to-day by the cotton operatives to negotiate with the employers on the "more looms per weaver" system, about which a serious trade dispute occurred during the winter,77 words
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Article57 1931-08-15 11 To Fly to South of France l ßritish Radio Official Service] Rugby, Aug. 14. The Prince of Wales, who proposes to spend a short holiday in the South of Franc?, will leave London in a monoplane piloted by Captin Fielden. his own pilot, during the weekend or57 words
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Article59 1931-08-15 11 Cloud Burst Disaster in Mexico fßeuter's Service] New York, Aug. 13 A message from Mexico City states that a cloudburst has inundated 10 villages on the banks of the Rio Fanuco. The death roll is believed to be heavy. The majority of the inhabitants have taken refuge in59 words
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Article84 1931-08-15 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Aug. 14. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £116V 8 (£ll6 5116). Forward £118% (£HBV 8 The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber prices as84 words
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Article93 1931-08-15 11 [From Our Own Correspondent] Penang, Aug. 14. St. Andrew's Society annual meeting was held this evening at the P.C.C. and the following office-bearers were elected: President Mr. G. D. H. Fletcher, vice-president Mr. S. D. Mi.ligan, secretary Mr. F. H. Fenwick, treasurer Mr. D. Murray, committee Messrs. E.93 words
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Advertisement204 1931-08-15 11 This new cellular fabric is scientifically designed and woven to contain a vast number of minute air cells. A CELTEX *L jfl______t^_ MVfl-W-^ mmmmmrM •|ijj UNDERWEAR r/ 8 Wm _____________r mmmwltm "~3Fm Wmflm A sure Protection against Summer "*"^^s_a_a '/7m "^j| h ea an d sudden chill. The true "Aircell"204 words
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Article988 1931-08-15 12 GOVERNMENTS PLANS Position Requiring Emergency Methods UNANd.M POSITION I Reuter 's Service I i i -n. Aug. 13. n in mdeeilQod by neuter tram an .uithot uat \e -OUrci that th Cabinet Economy l\ nun lUa- hi> d rhuteh de I ided that the budg.t mi:-t988 words
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Article102 1931-08-15 12 CLERK MURDERED Police Searching for Three Deserters [Retltcr 'a Service London. Aug. 13. Glasgow police have issued description of three youths between 18 and 21 years of age. deserters from the Cameronians. whom they are nxknis to see in connection with the murder of Robert Wilson Guthrie102 words
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Article192 1931-08-15 12 Denial of Any Official Status I Renter's Service I Washington. Aug. 13. Mr. Castle denies officially that the fliers L, aii^borii and Herndon have been acting on behalf o. the United States Government. (It wa- r_poited from Tokio on Aug. 11 that the Procurator'! Office, after considering192 words
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Article373 1931-08-15 12 Conspiracy to Oust General Shann Chen Shai :;hai. Ang. <!. The news of another rev; It in Bhanal against General Bhang Ch.a. the Chairman of the Taiyuanfu Military Council, has come to band. It is stand that som. of the shansi commandera nr mcbiiisinu at Liangtaekaran Pan373 words
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Article215 1931-08-15 12 The slump has not abated the zeal of the scientists, and they mil continue the search for remedies for those ills to which the rubber tree is heir. A good story is told in this connection, says the Malay Mail. A well known research215 words
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Article220 1931-08-15 12 FAMILY WIPED OUT Europeans Among: Many Killed I Router's Far Eastern Service Hong Kong, Aug. 14. An explosion of an ammunition magazine at Macao yesterday morning, due to spontaneous combustion, killed five Portuguese and two Africans, seriously injured 19 Chinese and four Portuguese, and slightly injured220 words
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Article107 1931-08-15 12 End to Neighbours' Quarrel The hearing of the case in which Flower Road neighbours were at issue concluded before Mr. G. C. Dodd yesterday morning. Thre> brothers named Davies were charged with causing hurt to a Eurasian neighbour named A. O. Mitchell and there were cross-charges against107 words
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Article430 1931-08-15 12 Are Numbers To Be Reduced A rumour mentioned in the Malay Mail that changes are impending ui the Medical. Departmt nt by which the number of btter-paid and .f::'eialist appointments may be reduced formed the subject cf enquiry by the Singapore Free Pr ss, winch obtained an interview430 words
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Article133 1931-08-15 12 A Serious Financial Position A most comprehensive report of the activities of the Hong Kong Flying Club since its Inception en December 20. 1929 has been issued preparatory to the annual meeting. One of the outstanding points is the gloomy financial position, the Hon. Treasurer's report133 words
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392 1931-08-15 12 NOT ESPERANTO Reconstructing the Antediluvian Tongue Fr. Henry Schildman. a handsome young German "comparative philologist" age 28. has arrived in Singapore from Shanghai with new. of an ambitious scheme to reconstruct the "ingenious" antediluvian tongue with a vi.w to its "reintroduction as the universal language." This,392 words
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Article241 1931-08-15 12 Shih Yu-shan's Complete Failure Nanking, Aug. 5. Taking advantage of the defeat of General Shih Yu-shan to disband superfluous trcops :n North China, a Mandate has been issued by Marshal Chiang Kai-shek and General Chang Hsueh-liang instructing the Nationalist and Menchurian Commanders rlong the PekingHankow Railway to241 words
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Article244 1931-08-15 12 Loss of $15,000 Feared by Peking Theatre Peking, July JI. That the German Legation in Peking has written to the local municipal authorities, requesting them to prohibit the showing cf che famous war film "All Quiet on the Western Front" by the Chung Tien Theatre, has just244 words
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Article22 1931-08-15 12 What I myself keep a motor-car for is to drive to places where a motor-car seems a desecration. Mr. Robert Lynd. i22 words
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Article125 1931-08-15 12 ALARMING' RUMOURS Thousands of Rebels Under Arms I Renter's Service Havana. A in;. If, Fever-hot excitement prevails hire at alarmist rumours which hourly arrive from the interior where it is ic ported that thousand, of rebels are under amis. A battle has been waging for125 words
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Article94 1931-08-15 12 Namazie Mansion's Intruder Gaoled The story of hew a Bengali lieu named Gulogadas was found hiding beneath a table in a flat in Namazie Mansions in the early hours of th^ morning was related in the District Judge's Court yesterday, when Gulogodas was charged with housebreaking with94 words
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Article326 1931-08-15 12 Mr. C_ T. Wang Determines to Fight Case Shanghai. Aug. b. The disturbing news has been received from Korea that the Korean rioters are again 1 holding secret meetings with a view to organis- nig another series of attacks on Chinese resiI dents. Some 200 Chineae merchants326 words
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Article234 1931-08-15 12 Ends of Bamboo Poles as Breeding: 1 Places Open ends of bamboo poles were found M be breeding places for mosquitoes, according I to an official view which led to the summoning of a contractor, befoie Mr. schofieid at th Hong Kong Magistracy, tor alleged non-com-pliance with a234 words
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Article64 1931-08-15 12 Programme nf Drills up to and for week I ending August 16th, 1931. J Saturday. 2 p.m.. Bukit Timah Range l S.V.R.A., Bisley Meeting, 2nd week-end. Changi S.R.E. (v), 3rd Camp. Drill Hall, "D" (Eura- sian) Coy., No. 13 PI. 30x Range. Sunday 7.30 am Bukit Timah64 words
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Article11 1931-08-15 12 THE IRWIN PACT UNAFFECTED CONGRESS DEdsiox Why Gandhi V ill Loi11 words
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Article61 1931-08-15 12 R Aa tar u i am i of resuming the eh I at once." said Id Oai Reuter. He added that of reopening n.-. regarding Oongrea Round Table Confer pact had not nece uui will make ♦very endf i ment honourably, j., Committer, rtatei Ml Q61 words
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Article174 1931-08-15 12 ALL EGED BREACHHES OF DELHI TRUCE British R The newi reach d i Working Committee ol th. sitting at Bomb:.. operate m the London F ence. The decision was un receipt bv Mr. Oandhl I an unsatisfactoi repb l\ whom he had add. coercion hi the Oujerat. The Bombay Gk174 words
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Article176 1931-08-15 12 Mr. Hoover Refuses io Parti* Albert Fall [Reuter Washb-gtaa, \u_. Mr. Hoover has refusi 1 t<> pai Fad. ex-Secretary for the Into Fall was coin lcted on ch u to defraud, and ol sect ptii a brib oi from th oil magnate. Mi D ham of an176 words
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Article195 1931-08-15 12 Mr. K. W. Perera'g Motww in State Council At a mectini of th Mr E W P 11 of motions aaklm ror the articles m th Order In-C One motli n finances l 1 tl Council. The othei motiom be given 'in poa i u t rder m195 words
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Article189 1931-08-15 13 Where Mailey Puts Us in Cricket Struggle "With Australia and South Africa competing for cricket supremacy, we might say that England and New Zealand are fighting for third place." says A. A. Malley, the famous Australian cricketer in the Sydney Sun Mailey commends England's sporting spirit in granting189 words
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Article218 1931-08-15 13 Four Airmen Celebrate Achievement A million miles of flying and four glasses of lemonade for four airmen. The last of the million miles was flown when Captain H. D. Davis. A.F.C.. Captain E. A. Jones. Mr. G. E. Lowdell. A.F.M., and Mr. S. A. Thorn, flew218 words
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Article101 1931-08-15 13 Cricketing P.C. Hits a Church Tower When a cricket XI. composed of police officers from Snow-hill Station, whose duties include the traffic control at Ludgate-circus, Blackfriars. and Fleet-street, played in a match at Turnham Green, more than 600 spectators watched them give a display of brighter101 words
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Article124 1931-08-15 13 Salvage Operations in Lake Garda Gardone, Aug. 4. Salvage operations have been continued unceasingly in ord?r to recover the machine in which Captain Monti, leader of the Italian team for the Schneider Trophy race, fatally crashed last week, but hitherto without result. The machine, which had124 words
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Article75 1931-08-15 13 Persistent rumours were current in London recently that greyhound racing would take place at Kennington Oval in. the near future. The rumours were denied in official circles, but the Daily Express is able to state that although matters are in early stages, negotiations have been75 words
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Article412 1931-08-15 13 Steeples' and Lee's Fine Form I Never before in the annals of nmateur billiards has the billiards world been so startled by sensational displays as it has been in the competition for the blue riband of the British Empire, which concluded at Sydney last month, when L. Steeples412 words
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Article317 1931-08-15 13 Its Bearing on Championship Fight London, July 16. A complication has arisen over the defeat in Paris of Vince Dundee, the middle weight champion of America, on points in a 12 round contest by Marcel Thil. the middle weight champion of France. It will be remembered317 words
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Article90 1931-08-15 13 Lindrum Creates Another Record The outstanding feature of play in the final sessions of the Lindrum-Newman exhibition in Myer Emporium. Adelaide, was tne rapid collection of a spectacular run cf 2G09 by Lindrum, who thus created an Australian record. In attaching anothei record to nis b;lt of records.90 words
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Advertisement372 1931-08-15 13 LET THE MICROSCOPE SHOW YOU the extraordinary similarity between Cow Gate Milk Food and Breast Milk in a baby's stomach. Note also that ordinary milk powders not prepared by our Improved Process are r.ally no better than raw cows' milk. And raw cows' milk is no food for human babies.372 words
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Advertisement953 1931-08-15 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 Doe. Sails HELENUS For London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Aug. 15 Aug.953 words
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Advertisement573 1931-08-15 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England). "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL OUTWARDS. XO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Stwsmrr j>„ e Smgapere. s_s. CITY OF KHIOS Sept. i s_s. CITY OF WORCESTER Oct 12 HOMEWARDS. m.s. CITY573 words
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Advertisement528 1931-08-15 14 P. 6 s 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 GOVFHNMFv LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVK K OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAN. Due **i Tonnage. Singapore. ToniUMfr 1931. CHITRAL i528 words
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Advertisement778 1931-08-15 15 0. S. K. Line. ffJUOPt AFRICA. NORTH AM) SOl'l H AMERICA AND INDIA. vll) nisi LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK KIV (Express Freight Bcrv.ee) <From Kobet Sopt 13 s mm 1 LONDON. Rotterdam Hamburg. < Bremen 1 and Antwerp \ri Colombo, h Sen and Port Said v Aug. n NU778 words
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Advertisement508 1931-08-15 15 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES, LTD. (JM ml! SAILING NOTICE j\\ PRESIDENT LINERS. JIM Mil TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON \VK ■I EROIVf SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO \IB Mil SUEZ. PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES AND JIB GENOA. I lm Km Arrive Leave Leave Arrive C______T ml I S'pore. S'pore. Penan508 words
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Advertisement845 1931-08-15 15 K. P. M. KONINRLUKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. r ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OP BATAVIA.) (Incorporated tn Holland.) UNDBR CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN QOVERNIffXIfT Telephone No. 5451. with sub-connections to.— Passage. PrelgbU Transhipment, Marine Departments and Managers desk. Kepr.sentatlves in the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penan* of the IRAVfcI LEKS OFFICIAL845 words
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Advertisement542 1931-08-15 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 tons) and the S.S. MANGOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only.] as. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de542 words
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Advertisement512 1931-08-15 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. nc (Incorporated ln 0.8.Aj GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. P Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Sail. 'Dm MS. SILVERPALM In Port Ausr 17 Sept 20 M.S. SILVERTEAK Sept. 1 Sept. 7 M.S. SILVERSANDAL Sept. 22 Sept 28 Nov i Por512 words
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Miscellaneous670 1931-08-15 16 MAIL DESPATCHES I BY TRAIN Kuala Pahang. Pekan, Sungei Lembing and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 6 ajn. Bangkok every Thursday 6 ajn. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday670 words
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Miscellaneous594 1931-08-15 16 CHURCH SERVICES ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL 11TH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 6.50 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.30 a.m. Matins. 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). 9.15 a.m. Holy Communion. 5.30 p.m. Evensong (Choral) and Sermon. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 ajn. Holy Communion. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7 ajn. Holy Communion. ST.594 words
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Article23 1931-08-15 17 IP R.N.I.LH plane on August 11th from M-. Galale Bin Noshan. M: Berk From Medan on M: E I- K Borner;23 words
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Article26 1931-08-15 17 Im Singapore to Me- Berk, Mr. J Berk. \l: Q. E Dellaert: Batavia on Aug. 14th: Mr. \I: O I) May. Mr Rollin. J26 words
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Article157 1931-08-15 17 I Midshipman's Fatal Fall into Hold inquest upon the body of 1 7 -years-old British died .it the General Hospi■ring an accident susBlue Funnel steamer AnH Haines, sitting M coroner, at Court found that deceased idventure I hud." said Mr. Anderson Lord died on kei received when I157 words
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Article112 1931-08-15 17 I Chinese Convicted of Receiving tod Office South two with the larceny of "W junk, which was I land, during the great also charged with receiving. evidence the charge of but on the second charge to two months' hard I Bne of 575. thai the junk in112 words
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Article29 1931-08-15 17 GIANT SUBMARINE li: been added to ttWng from shipibmarine ivrsee ond of France's .hip Arching testa off the M feet) n arly9 '<" I3M tons 1.075 ton-. wtnnartne. however, ."ar29 words
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Article629 1931-08-15 17 D'Artagnan Rescues Wrecked Fishermen Colombo, Aug. 3. Further news of the havoc wrought by Sunday night's gale was received in Colombo last night when the buggalow Fathool Carim returned to port bringing with her the eight .urvivors of another buggalow. Jalaz Salamath which foundered twenty miles off629 words
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Article165 1931-08-15 17 No Bids for Obsolete German Vessels Berlin. July 24. No bids have so far been received for two obsolete warships put up for auction at Wilnelmshaven Navy Yards yesterday. The two vessels are the Lcthringen. a pre-Dreadnought of 13.000 tons, built in 1904. and the Nymphe. J a165 words
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Article46 1931-08-15 17 Seizure of Japanese Consignment Tsinjitau, July 31. The Maritime Customs here have discovered a quantity of smuggled arms aboard a Japanese steamer, which were consigned to a local Japanese firm. The consignment, consisting of ISO nistols and 5,000 rounds of ammunition, will be confiscated.46 words
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Article27 1931-08-15 17 North German Lloyd has recommenced the mail seaplane service with the Bremen and Europa The new 12,000-ton motor ships are being built for the Far Eastern run.27 words
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Article657 1931-08-15 17 New System for Training of Officers Realizing the need of trained junior officers for the American Merchant Marine, the United States Government recently decided to adopt the British system of maintaining school ship., according to Captain Winthrop Bradley Martin, veteran retired ship master who recently spent a657 words
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Article245 1931-08-15 17 836,460 Tons Less Than a Year Ago The tonnage under construction in British shipyards at the end of June was lower than at any quarter since December. 1887. and included 68.000 tons on which work had been suspended. Lloyd's Register of Shipping record that there was. on June245 words
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Article96 1931-08-15 17 The New Zealand branches of the Navy League have presented a bronze plate of honour to HM. sloop Veronica in recognition of the work done by the Navy after the Hawkes Bay earthquake last February. I The motorship Volpi has recently been launched at Monfalcone for the Societa Vene- ziana96 words
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Advertisement292 1931-08-15 17 The New /Kr— > -x SCENIC ROUTE v\ Through Nature's WonderlandThe Canadian Rockies Cross Canada from Vancouver by the route of the lowest altitude and easiest gradient of any transcontinental line. Yet see the highest Canadian Rocky peaks and the rugged wonde-s of Jarper National Park. For Booklets and Information292 words
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Advertisement120 1931-08-15 17 MESSAGERIES MARITIMES Under contract with the French Oovprnm.... MAIL STEAMERS. To Marseilles via Colombo, Djibouti and Port Said. ANGERS 9.846 tons Aug. 26 GAL. METZINGER 9.345 tons Sept. 0 To Marseilles via Madras, Pond !<■ her ry. Colombo, Djibouti and Port Sale AMBOISE 8,500 tons Aug 1 To Saigon. Hong120 words
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Advertisement165 1931-08-15 17 BIBBY LINE. [LONDON ADDRESS 22, PALL MALL, LONDON, B.WJ.J. ot fast twin-screw Oil Driven Mall .Passenger Vessels between RANGOON, COLOMBO, MARSEILLES. PLYMOUTH AND LONDON with through connection from Singapore j and Penang. HOMEWARD SAILrNoa. Steamer Leave Rangao* I SHROPSHIRE Sept, 2 j OXFORDSHIRE Bept. 17 STAFFORDSHIRE Oct. 1 GLOUCESTERSHIRE Oct.165 words
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1724 1931-08-15 18 MATTERS OF INTEREST TO LOCAL LISTENERS WIRELESS News of the Short wave Stations LOCAL SOCIETY OFFERS FACILITIES FOR LEARNING MORSE (By Our Wireless Correspondent) A WELL attended meeting of local wireless j enthusiasts was held at No. 2 Orchard Road, the premises of the Radio Service Co. of Malaya, on1,724 words
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Advertisement369 1931-08-15 18 Qorif jN«r >SKIN/ Don't let that little pimpie or r_t--ii go untreated. Eczema, ulcers and nasiv soies all have simple begtnninf{A dailv drfssiiiL; with Zam-Huk will ch« k \onr skm trouble With its retmed herbal ewancea Makina 'hri>' the pore-*, Zain-Hiik m H >u restores ihe tis^ue_> to a heiithv369 words
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Advertisement740 1931-08-15 18 BANKS AND INSURANCE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England) Capital C3.000.000 Subscribed 1.800,000 l Paid-up 1.050,000 i Reserve Fund and Rest 1.666.845 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J. M. Ryrie, Esq, Chairman. P. R Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro. Esq J O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelford. Esq Sir Thomas740 words
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Advertisement164 1931-08-15 18 THE /'|fi\ SOUTH I ||S| BRITISH ipf INSURANCE COMI M| V EIRE. MARINE, TRANsn MOTOR AS INSURANCE M) LOWEST CURRENI KATES L c MABOO -i r^.' Office 2. I EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION J FIRE, MARINE MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL ACCIDFAI INSURANCE. L it JOHNSON HEAD Ol I l( I164 words
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Miscellaneous128 1931-08-15 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,128 words
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Miscellaneous220 1931-08-15 18 Pontoise, Prance, 19 and 27.6 metres from about 6 p.m. 5 Radio-Roma, Italy 3RO. 25.4 metres from about 11 p.m. Radio Saigon, 49.05 metres, 6.30 p.m. Annamite music; 8.15 p.m. gramophone records; t 9.15 p.m. Orchestral and solo music by Radio t Saigon Orchestra. Also news items, sometimes In English.220 words
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Miscellaneous184 1931-08-15 18 Bound Brook, New Jersey, W3XAL. 49.1 metres from 1 a.m. Petaling Hill: Testing on 75 metres. [This list is subject to alteration and approximate local times are given.] RADIO SAIGON The lollowing programmes of mualc will be broadcast by the studio orchestra of Radio Saigon, under the direction of M.184 words
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Miscellaneous199 1931-08-15 18 rUEBDAY ow rtun det MouaqueUli ney. Un Bal I l;i Coin P. T vnk ncello, Mm Btan w <' Le- Btranea. aalta K <b> dune prleon R Hahi Flotow Amoroso BA PMmei I (i( Beverac WBDNI Chiimbt i musii b\ tl* ion. [HURSDAY Overture Irani RJ oai l B. Godard;199 words
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Article89 1931-08-15 19 LEWIS PEATS REPORT j,_ Than KigM i ent Rubber i_.ipore. \uu- I L tin fl -it oenl mark i in kWI and N< v. York but asaui tn Increa t and n h i xpected when publlahed, Iner *_w Ameri.l dtcii In c in--6 000 ion nd an MM tons.89 words
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Article78 1931-08-15 19 Sen Low Price LeveN I Mi.i;.i|M)rc \\*K- W» ik w loa levels and further drop of 'j. I indon unchanged v.n 3 16. to 5 3 16. ihOWl B decline of [516 ild sine the dat i > reaaed by a 137.04. tons, during week Landings in London78 words
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Article62 1931-08-15 19 LYALL EVATT'S REPORT Singapore, Ang, 14. fl ctt d iii share metal improve, again Id be Increased actlund about unch.mged. idler although Penawats are _;<; 67>_. i M 1.11. Bunt 1.01 Ayer Hitams .a 14s 3d and Pungah Tin are inted at bighei I S, udais are still 3 pecttvehr62 words
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Article138 1931-08-15 19 WOSCOW RUBBER FACTORY I Pushed Five Year Flan "i Iwo Venn Caoutchouc." I Plan in two and kmprovb_g nork- A :it 1 factory showi its M output in 1 -13.800.' Ml li ,s expected 1 and in 1932 over M i cent "2.300 employees are m and tor those 9138 words
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Article462 1931-08-15 19 Secrecy Maintained in Russia Great BCCfecy is being maintained in Ru»-ia concerning the reported discovery of a method Di manufacturing rubber from oil on a commercial scale The report first appeared aa .1 short item tn Izvestia. the official organ ot the Soviet Gevernment. It was announced462 words
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Article78 1931-08-15 19 U.S. Attorney-General Inquires into Rise in Prices Washing ten. July 30. The Department Ol Justice of thS Federal Government to-day was Investigating the possibility that there are flagrant violatieuis of the anti-trust laws in the matter of establishing cigarette' prices. Simultaneously, four large manufacturers eif cigarettes recently inorea:»ed78 words
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Article54 1931-08-15 19 Imports of golf balls during May. 1931. numbered 230.124. valued at $69,779. the largest total since June, 1930. These imports compare with April imports of 153.709 balls, worth $47,722. The unit value per ball in May was 30.3 cents as against 3.10 cents in April and54 words
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Article362 1931-08-15 19 To-Day 's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES August 14 SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2 3 2932 London. 3 months' sight 2|3 7 London. 60 day_:' sight 2 3 27i32 London. 30 days' sight 2 3 1316 London, demand 23 23,32 London. T. T. 2 3 11 16 Lyons and Paris,362 words
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63 1931-08-15 19 1 Buyers Sellers. R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot i\ 7 :l Standard R.S.S on Tender Aug. 7"\ 8K September 8 8 1 Oct. -Dec. 8 1 8 1 Jan -March iH 8 T v Tone of Market Quiet. Latest Cable: London Spe>t sheet 2\d.63 words
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Article87 1931-08-15 19 FRIDAY. ANG. 14TH CLOSING QUOTATIONS. LOANS S'pore Municipal 5 p.c. of 1920 red. 1956 66 $22,000,000 107 107 ri S'pore Municipal 5 p.c. cf 1928 red. 1948-68 $21,000,000 105', 106 c.i. S'pore Municipal 4% p.c. of 1930. red. 1970-80, $2,000,000 Iff* 102', cd. B.S. <fe F.M.S. 587 words
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Article28 1931-08-15 19 Singapore. Aug. 14. The prices quoted are generally those current *t Clyde Terrace Market. At the other markets there may be small variations MEAT JHJ;LJL;;;28 words
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Article79 1931-08-15 19 I British Radio Official Bervici Rugby. Aug. 13. Foreign exchanges are: Amsterdam. 12.04 Athens 375. Bombay Is. 5 25-32d.. Berlin 20 Brussels 34.88. Bucharest 817. Rio 3\. Bue-nos Aires 32'.. Copenhagen 18.16'j. Geneva 24.;*!. Helsingfors 193. Heng Kong 11 yd. Lisbon 110'v. Madrid 56.55. Milan 92.85. Monte VMeo 2379 words
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Article903 1931-08-15 19 Markets Flooded With Chinese Cigarettes Calcutta. July A Cigarette boycott was never on the agenda of the Indian National Congress, but thanks t<> th? "national awakening of the masses." onr fine morning the whole stock Of foreign (British and American cigarettes mysteriously disappeared from every tob:.econi ,1' _bop903 words
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Article145 1931-08-15 19 Thfl general etoneimic conditions in Sweden according to the current number of the Swedish I Economic Review, have neit improved duriii? the last few months The level e>f prices has steadily though slowly declined, and the de«preaaton is affecting not only the* export iuIduatrtu but alfo. to145 words
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Advertisement72 1931-08-15 19 Vssefs exceed $12,00ft.00t Assurance In force over $38,000,m The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co-, Ltd. (Incorporated la the Straits Settlements HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House. Singapore LONDON OFFICE: 17. Old Jewry. E.O. < company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and compiles with ths British Life Assurance Companies72 words
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Article604 1931-08-15 20 PAST YEAR REVIEWED Greater Amenities Offered To Members Dr. N. L. Clarke presided over a large gathering of members at the annual general meeting of the Singapore Recreation Club, held in the Club pavilion yesterday. Commenting on the past year's activities. Dr Clarke said that the year604 words
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Article43 1931-08-15 20 Bad Weather at Manchester [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London. Aug. 14. It is raining in Manchester where the third Test M-xtch betw-.-en England f»nd New Zealand opens to-morrov The wi.ket is covered at both ends nnd is in good condition.43 words
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Article62 1931-08-15 20 30 Knot Liner to be Launched in February [British Radio Official Service) Rugby. Aug. 13. Excellent progress has been made in the construction oi the giant new Cunarder in the Clyde shipyards. It is now anticipated that the liner, which is expected to be the fastest afloat,62 words
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Article51 1931-08-15 20 Amnesty Offered to Rebels [Renter's Service] Havana, Ang. 14. President Machado has offered an amnesty to all rebels disarming within 24 hours. War measure 8 against the rebels, however, are stiH being p-orocuted. Congress sessions have ceased and retired officers and men and rc\.ervos axe oall__l to the51 words
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Article95 1931-08-15 20 The H. T. Neuralia is due in Singapore on November 8 outward and leaves for home on December 1. She brings drafts including R.A.F. from England and takes detail; and R.A.F. to Egypt and Home. The Lancashire arrives on January 22 and leaves for Home on February 14.95 words
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Article202 1931-08-15 20 HEAT WINNERS Yesterday's Preliminary Events The following were the results of the heat.: which were swum off yesterday evening in connection with the Mount Emily Swimming Carnival: 100 Metres Back Stroke Open Heat 1. 1 Lim Yap Puan, 2 Lim Thye Hock. Heat 2. 1202 words
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Article35 1931-08-15 20 Northants Beaten by Nine Wickets Reuters Service] London. Aug. 13. Somerset defeated Northants by nine wickets after two days play at Weston-super-Mare. Northants 99 and 164 Somerset 235 and 29 for 1.35 words
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Article98 1931-08-15 20 Decisive Wins in Medan After their short engagem?nt in Singapore, the South China touring team left for Medan where they registered three further wins. On Wednesday. July 29th. they met and defeated the Combined Chinese Eleven by seven clear goals, whilst on Saturday last they beat an98 words
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Article114 1931-08-15 20 The following are the teams and teeing off times for the match against the Garrison Golf Club to be played on Sunday, on the Race Course. G.G.C. players mentioned first: 8.45 Renton and Huggard vs. Ibrahim and Morita. 8.50 Mylne and Breakry vs. H. Lim and114 words
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Article118 1931-08-15 20 The following have been selected to represent H.M. Regular Forces in Malaya at the annual meeting of the Amateur Athletic Association of British Malaya, at Kuala Lumpur on August 21st and 22nd:— Lieut. Collins. L-Cpl. Evans. Pte. Coombs. Pte. Reed. Pte. Wells. Pte. Kilfoyle (Ist Glos. Regt.), Lieut.118 words
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Article64 1931-08-15 20 IReuter's Service] New York. Aug. 14. National League and American League baseball games played yesterday resulted as follows: NATIONAL LEAGUE Philadelphia 4: Chicago 3. Boston 3: Cincinnati 17. Boston 2: Cincinnati 4. Brooklyn 5. St. Louis 8. New York 5: Pittsburgh 7. New York 6: Pittsburgh 1. AMERICAN64 words
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Article296 1931-08-15 20 WINNING PLAYERS Ties for Monday and Tuesday The following are the results of ties, played in the S.C.R.C. lawn tennis tournament: "A" Singles Handicap Woon Chow Tat beat Goh Cheng Hee 6 2. 6 3, Chua Choon Leong beat Cheong Chee Lim 6 3, 7—5, Chua296 words
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Article281 1931-08-15 20 Four Cup Finals Decided I From Our Own Correspondent] London, July 16. Saturday saw the finals in four Polo Cups. There was a very big crowd at Ranelagh to see the King's Coronation Cup final on Saturday in which the Panthers team beat the Merchiston team after a very281 words
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Article142 1931-08-15 20 Entertainment at Goodwood Park The Sunbeams gave an evening's excellent entertainment at the Goodward Park Hotel yesterday in aid of the Child Welfare Fund. There was a very large audience and the programme throughout was very- enjoyable. The Sunbeams are kiddies whose ages range from about five to142 words
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Article50 1931-08-15 20 A Six-A-Side Football competition will be played off during the first and second weeks cf September. Teams will be drawn for. Members wishing to enter this competition are kindly requested to sign their names on the list provided on the bar. Entries close Saturday August 29th, 1931.50 words
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Article22 1931-08-15 20 Reuter 's Service] Montreal, Aug. 14. Lady Bessborough. wife of the GovernorGeneral has given birth to a son.22 words
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Article39 1931-08-15 20 Dr. Park, Director of the League of Nations Bureau, will speak on the social work of the League, with special reference to disarmament at the Y.W.C.A., Fort Canning Road, to-day at 10.30 a.m. Those interested are invited to attend.39 words
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Article448 1931-08-15 20 YOUNG M.C.S. KILLED Tragedy on Changi Road Whilst walking along the road at the sth mile, Changi Road, accompanied by i colleague, at about 8 a.m. yesterday. Alec Cyril Bishop, Assistant Superintendant of Surveys. Singapore, a young New Zealander aged 26, was knocked down and seriously448 words
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Article148 1931-08-15 20 Rescue of Bather Who Got Into Difficulties While swimming at the Swimming Club on Thursday evening, Mr. R. Jackson, of Malayan Motors Limited, got into difficulties. His calls for help were promptly responded to by Mr. H. A. J. Woodfall. of the Manufacturers Life Assurance Co.. would148 words
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Article144 1931-08-15 20 A Difficult Job for the Firemen The Singapore Fire Brigade had a difficult job to attend to yesterday when they wl?se called to a fire which had broken out at about 7.10 a.m. at Moulmein Road, a short distance from the junction of Balestier Road. The premises144 words
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Article127 1931-08-15 20 Need for Revision Raised Again [From Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh, Aug. 14. That the P.A.M constitution is rather unwieldy and the agenda of the Council meetings too large, resulting in subjects not being fully discussed while others are rushed for want of time was the purport of a127 words
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Advertisement90 1931-08-15 20 LAW NOTICE Saturday, August 15th Before Mr. Justice Palgrave Simpson tn the 2nd Court at 10 aunt.: Criminal Appeal Rex. v Rampal Singh; followed by Summonses-in-Chambers and Originating Summonses. MONDAY, AUGUST 17th Before Mr. Justice Palgrave Simpson in the 2nd Court at 10.30 a.m.: Judgment Summons; S Chambers, paginating summonses,90 words
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