The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 18 August 1931
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Title Section19 1931-08-18 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13.417. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, &S. TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article280 1931-08-18 1 The "Economy Big Five have returned to London and considerable activity prevails m political circles— Page 11. The fuU report of the Cabinet Economy Committee, received by air mail Page 12. The Manchester cricket ground is under water and there was no play yesterday m the Third280 words
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Article1124 1931-08-18 1 Under the influence of the Egyptian sun Hilda Thornton was becoming hotter of blood and plumper. She was not an attractive girl, because her upbringing m a country rectory had made her selfish— selfish m her private life and m public showing a certain superiority. She felt far1,124 words
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Advertisement188 1931-08-18 1 BIGIA TEA r in*s the freshness n l fragrance of the Mala ya n gardens direct to your home. RAFFLES HOTEL rTHE BEST ACCOMMODATION IN TOWN WITH MODERN SANITATION Dinner and Dance JMONIA LITTER'S ORCHESTRA I m GRILL mm ROOM "s SPECIAL DISH TO-NIGHT ROAST TURKEY STUFFED A LA S188 words
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Advertisement203 1931-08-18 1 EUROffi# HOTEL "Renowned by Recommendation" Finest Cuisine. Best Wines and Spirits, etc. at THE LOWEST HOTEL PRICES. .< TO-NIGHT DINNER AND DANCE DINNER and DANCE $2.50. NO CHARGE FOR DANCING. MUSIC DURING TIFFIN EVERY DAY. MUSIC ON THE VERANDAH AND DURING MEALS BY ROBERT DRESCHER'S FAMOUS VIENNESE ORCHESTRA. MUSIC FOR203 words
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Advertisement117 1931-08-18 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Amusement notices Page 9. De Reszke of course! Page 5. Spa treatment at horne Page 1. Remove film from teeth Page 13. John Littla's bargain offers Page 10. New Waterman pen, at M.P.H.— Page 20. Built for the car-proud owner-driver Page 5. CHRYSLER EASY HANDLING ORIENTAL HOTEL 76117 words
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Advertisement11 1931-08-18 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article317 1931-08-18 2 A PC. Thought He Was a Cinema Attendant! Never since that afternoon. 278 yean ago. when Oliver Cromwell contemptuously referred to the House of Commons Mace as "that bauble." and ordered his Ironsides to take it away, has the honourable profession of Mace Bearer had such a shock317 words
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Article208 1931-08-18 2 Programme of drills up to and for August. 23rd.. 1931. Tuesday. 18th 5.00 p.m. Malay Drill Hall. F** (Malay) Co.. Weapon Training. 5.15 p.m. Fairer Range "A" (M.G.» Co.. Practice Competition; "C" (Scottish) Co.. Table "A" Clas-: "E" (Chinese) Co.. Weapon Training 30 Range. 6.30 p.m. Farrcr208 words
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Advertisement334 1931-08-18 2 The Art of dainty service makes The CAPITOL Restaurant the outstanding rendezvous m Town. FOR TABLE RESERVATION RING 4906 I BUSINESS GOES WHERE IT IS INVITED AND STAYS WHERE IT IS WELL TREATED. THE ORIGINAL Tajmah&l Silk House NEAR ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL 89 Stamford Road 89 SINGAPORE Specialist m Ladies'334 words
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Advertisement641 1931-08-18 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given that tenders arc now invited for the following materials or sei vices, and that particulars of such tenders may be Obtained m the Tender Room, Municipal Offices: Installation of Sanitary Fittings at tho following pr:uerties: Ellis Road Nos. 25. 27, 31,641 words
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Advertisement643 1931-08-18 2 NOTICES j i IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THK STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. Companies Winding Up: No. 2 of 1931 In the Matter of ORDINANCE No. 155 (COMPANIES) and In the Matter of G. H. SWEET SHOP, LTD. (In Liquidation). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Petition fcr the643 words
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Advertisement407 1931-08-18 2 Foods Made from the purest milk of cows pastured m th home counties, the 'Allenburys* Foods are as easily digested as mother's milk. They are germ free and are simply and quickly made by the addition of boiling water only. Fresh supplies, specially packed for the tropics, are received each407 words
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Miscellaneous286 1931-08-18 2 THE WEEK Tuesday. lXth. Wi*h Water. 00.49. 10.6 ft.. 13.24. 9.2 ft Cricket Rallies College vs Johore G.C Football Div. I. S.CF.A. vs S.R.C it Stadium; Div. 11. F. and N. vs. BAT. at S.H.B. Robinsons vs. Ho Hong ?t S.R.C. Wednesday. l»th. High Water. 01.36. 10.1 it.. 13.58. 9.1286 words
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Article841 1931-08-18 3 Selwyn Maxwell - Selwyn Maxwell by JUDGE'S "BONK P High Places Where Slanjf Still Persists New languages, it seems, are discovered m this country every day. For the main part they consist of quaint phrases or mild slang, to which even people m high position are not averse. Lord Gorell841 words
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Article95 1931-08-18 3 The Los Angetei Tiires of July ii has the following under the heading "fciootchman's Saving Leads to Di'.oice:" Alexanaer H. MacDuff not only failed to support his wife Daisy, hut he insisted on her renting a house so that he could save paying rent elsewhere, according to the wife's testimony95 words
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Article312 1931-08-18 3 An Ur of the Chaldees Discovery A sceptre, used by a King of Egypt over 3,000 years ago, which was recently cleaned has been found to be covered with elaborate hieroglyphic inscriptions. For years the sceptre was on show m the British Museum. It was sent312 words
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Article32 1931-08-18 3 The monthly united prayer met'tmu will b«--h id at the C.E Z M tofcool. S::;>hi 1 Roud. m Wednesday. August 19th. at 5.30 p.m Speaker I Rtv. W. Murray All arc vvelcom32 words
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Advertisement304 1931-08-18 3 //i\ v WHEN HEARTS jgftj| ARE WARM. yjjjlp Warm hea r ts of fr; 5) your valued nknf friends will glow jrjrj more warmly on J/jj, 1 receipt of a most appreciable gift /^^r<Sm °f a few hand' ft I ht> some glass decan^ //r^fl ters filled with If// J?o&304 words
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Advertisement112 1931-08-18 3 m/j^B^KLYO r your [f'^Bt tdv convenience Jjr~~~ \jy* =r «X* y^k j^P^^. X. Perfect W^^Azc^^ Curettes for Obt*in*b/e m c/ Af4/7£ //V ENGLAND Everywhere CAPSTAN EIGHTS f? Water Purification THE JEWELL EXPORT FILTER i» Mf^B Co Ltd LONDON I^H jfi^J Hft purification both for small private 9 >*■ T^B schemo^112 words
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Article, Illustration1585 1931-08-18 4 T. STANHOPE SPRIGG - Growth of British Commercial Air Transport T. STANHOPE SPRIGG (By Record of Imperial Airways A Formidable New Air Fighter London. THE remarkable growth of British commercial air transport is illustrated by figures which have just been made available by the Air Ministry. During the past seven years the air liners1,585 words
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Article63 1931-08-18 4 Septagenarian Surgeon Takes to the Air Rome, Aug. 9. One of Italy s leading surgeons, the seventy year old Senator. Professor Bastianelli. has. after passing the tests, been granted a pilot's licence. Prof. Bastianelli explained that he needed an airplane m cases where no time63 words
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Article16 1931-08-18 4 Woman at North London: I used no bad language; I am too much of a gentleman.16 words
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Article501 1931-08-18 4 Aircraft Guns, Searchlights, and 'Bombs' London, July 17. Night shrouds London m a summer silence. Suddenly from afar comes the drone of massive bombing airplanes. Searchlights stab the skies. Anti-aircraft guns bark at the hidden menace m the clouds. Lithe fighting machines j dart upwards into combat.501 words
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Article518 1931-08-18 4 JACK JOYCE Boy Preacher and Boxer as Well Jack Joyoe, of "Believe It Or Not" fame, is m London. Ripley, whose strip appears weekly m the Sunday Express, says, "Joyce, with only one leg, has danced with more girls than any other man m518 words
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Article1601 1931-08-18 4 DOROTHY De JAGERS - DOROTHY De JAGERS By FOR eight years, Essie Clark had been chamber-maid at the Elite Hotel m Perrinsville. A rather pretty little thing, Essie, with light beige hair and stockings that always braceleted her ankles m three thick wrinkles. To a philosopher, perhaps, Essie would have suggested1,601 words
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Article95 1931-08-18 4 Plans for Another Atlantic Voyage Friedrirhshafen. \uu 7. It is announced that the airship Graf Zeppelin will start on August 26 on a trip i<> Pernambuco (m the north of Brazil), on which tho airship will carry mails and pNWDfer*. Letters and parcels addressed to Rio de Janeiro95 words
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Article480 1931-08-18 5 2,700 LETTERS A Collection That Has Taken 20 Years A remarkable collection of th? letters of John Wesley, edited by the Rev. John Telford, who is 80 this year, will be published on July 29. These letters, which cover the years from 1721 to 1791,480 words
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Article392 1931-08-18 5 The True Story of a Little Londoner A true little story of the kind hearts that thtre are m this world. Told by ih? Am onei of Westminster Hospital. Ena Baxter is 13. a little London girl, one of a family of eight. For three years she has392 words
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Article79 1931-08-18 5 But He Has a Car and a Ranch When a man's application to the Vancouver City Committee for Unemployment Relief was rejected, says Reuter. the relief officer. Colonel fi. W. Cooper, was asked to explain his reasons for the rejection. Cclcnti C&cper replied that79 words
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Article346 1931-08-18 5 CHINESE vs. MALAYS To the Editor. Sir. I never like tc enter into discussion regarding the actions cf Referees but I regret to say that the incident which occurr.d yester- j day at the Jalan Besar Stadium cannot be permitted to pars off without a comment.346 words
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Article475 1931-08-18 5 Tr the Editor. S* r The account give i by your contemporary Cf a journey over th?- new railway must have been read with interest by many people who know something of the undeveloped resources of Kelantan. But to this corrrspcndent' s re-, marks re the possible475 words
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Article148 1931-08-18 5 Official Receiver and "The House that Jack Built" In the compulsory liquidation of Jack Hulbsrt and Paul Murray (Ltd.), the producers cf the musical shows, "Clowns m Clover* and "The House that Jack Built." at the Adelphi Theatre, Strand, the Official Receiver h?.t> issued a summary of148 words
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Advertisement434 1931-08-18 5 THE Singapore Free Press (Daily and Weekly Editions). m< Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. •elephone 805* Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. The premier morning daily m Malaya. Delivered the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubbei and tin cables appear daily. Special features inciU pictures,434 words
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Advertisement442 1931-08-18 5 M M AUSTIN SEVENS have been on the road M m for nearly ten years. In spite of this, the W m M Manufacturers have not had to alter their HMMH I original design except m regard to detail V improvements. They have been copied the world over but never442 words
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Article247 1931-08-18 6 DUCE'S PROMPT ACTION Violent Explosion m Vatican Orchard Rome, July 17. An attempted bomb outrage m St. Peter's last night has horrified and puzzled Rome Vatican and Government circles alike. A cylindrical time bomb, weighing nearly two pounds, was discovered by a watchman While247 words
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Article348 1931-08-18 6 "Buddy" Rogers to Lead Dance Band "I never asked for all the fame that came my way." says -Buddy' Rogers, regretfully, now that he has quit pictures to become the leader of a dance band, writes Ewart Hodgson. Daily Express Film Correspondent. "Buddy" Rogers" crash from world-wide348 words
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Article244 1931-08-18 6 SIX SCORE YEARS AND TEN Dawn of Long- Life Era? Six ■DOM years and ten for three score year* and ton! A nation of Zara Aghast This is no wild vision of the England of tc-morrow— it is really more like a dream which will come true some day if244 words
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Article62 1931-08-18 6 H.E. the High Commissioner will open the new hostel of the Kuala Lumpur V.M.C.A. on Thursday next. His Excellency will arrive at 5 p.m. and the ceremony will be opened with a prayer by the Rev. D. H. Yap. This will be followed by an address by the Hon'ble Mr.62 words
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Article78 1931-08-18 6 I IVIS lit I Injections foi I Epilepsj I i i *d I .»i snak»- venom I d scribed bg the D I sn.k. Pmrl I Afi-can Awcctatira SfH'll'T Twohundrei venen Injection per cent ihowed attacks, ami "»'!v Improvement With .vspM t. greatly ileueMed BetiUlU Mid78 words
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Article203 1931-08-18 6 He Hoped to See His School Friends But Gary Cooper, the screen lover of the wide-cpen-spaees-where-men-are-men. arrived m London m mail week. He has been recovering m Italy from a breakdown m Hollywood. "I came here intending to spend a month m England." he said. "I203 words
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Article92 1931-08-18 6 Mistaken by a Game-keeper for Poachers London. July lb. Here is a s;id little story from a village near Prague. A zealous game-keeper was walking through the woods when he heard a iioi m some bushes. "Come out. or I fire," conunandeci he. MBpectin^ a raid on92 words
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Advertisement214 1931-08-18 6 ■I T^MCE i^ 7 II BOVRIL Jl I and keep ff^flm){\\ I From early childhood on \v\ V3l tiS II I foods more nourishing Sf VTtt=UljT\ W I fcSKm -that builds Mm^ for the. L r*' f Z M Jr Til Til T* Meliin's Food, when mixed as directed, so214 words
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Advertisement172 1931-08-18 6 Y^§f/' j;;h His health \JV\jj' 11 GS 111 Jjl your keeping f fJOW can boys and girls with power to ward off intecplay the rollicking games tion. The Lifebuoy health they love without picking up element will protect them dust and dirt dangerous at home and out of doors, dirt172 words
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Article258 1931-08-18 7 KIKIM WITHIN LIMITS Their Little Ways m Spelling human alter all charges were levelled anam.st :n CivH Senici by Mr. Ed«ar rlerk m charge »i "(counts at j raiMpofl i <; .lord before the instiAdminlstratfti n. and he disturbed Whitehall methodi arc ■tereo- ilii ation258 words
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Article270 1931-08-18 7 Pyrope and Xlmandine Mm Mm. r. kius stums auHtr from a mul:>i ronfusloß of names, but the garto ;üb-tttk and stands better bHnc appreciated if we can it a ahnmodtor." "catoaJte." or "cirma- lot U* word "prat" has come luted rtth M.nu>tnm R cheap, and •nted the good270 words
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Article52 1931-08-18 7 amous Cathedral Df-sei rated Paris. July 15. ,1 MlKi *-s m the Notre Dame 1:r BOralßf caused th, 1 J'-r immediately the closing day. although it was "prance, when. the of peopl v ,s lt the wpi. sulcidt although {t that two people (I <^52 words
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24 1931-08-18 7 £2,400,000 ACTION AGAINST A NEWSPAPER Kan*a S City, July 19. ;"•;;> h,ad of the Cities -suit for £2.400,000 Mr Henry Woodrin^. for Kansas gas rates.24 words
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Article418 1931-08-18 7 "THE GREAT RETREAT" Kullet Shot Through Girl's Ring Into His Heart I Borne remarkable instances of suicuc were l 1 1 *by Dr. H. Crichton Mill,, ddr^T to, UK British Medical aJSSL^SS jCOnfsTWM* at Eastbourne A rej, t^ Mor m vu nna he I nil w418 words
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Article473 1931-08-18 7 The Terror of Modern Life Ifodern high-speed life In m.- cities te crushit the psojrie who create it. Thai is the theory advanced by Dr. Leonard p. Larkhart, vtcc-presiden! of the public health rtic;i of the British Medical A social ion. to mcabon cf the ajioctetioa at Eastbourne.473 words
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Article272 1931-08-18 7 By Lieut. Col M. J. T. Reilly, MC.. Commanding S.S.V.F. Sinff aporei Xag !•> 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 are272 words
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Article68 1931-08-18 7 A fine of 10s. for causing unnecessary suffering to a captive rat by allowing a whippet dog to worry it was imposed on Thomas Maidens, of Allenton. at Derby Police Court. Mr. A. R. Flint, prosecuting for the R.S.P. C.A., suggested that the intention of Parliament68 words
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Article195 1931-08-18 7 Boardman and Polando Return Home Marseilles. Aug. H. A message froir Constantinople announced thLs morning that the American aviators Boardman and Polando <who flew non-stop from Mew York to Constantinople i had left the Turkish aerodrome for Marseilles at 5.40. The most optimistic forecasts put their arrival at195 words
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Article134 1931-08-18 7 2.00© Marks Bid /or Famous Bur; Lenzen lirrlin, July 31. Hi.vtork rustles are not much m demand tv modem Germany, only a .single bid of 2.00»> Marks having been made at the auction of ont; of the oldest castles m northern Germany. th«* famous 'Burg LenEen," near134 words
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Article46 1931-08-18 7 George Ketts, a stallman at Welbeck Colliery, Notts, was partly buried by a fall of roof. As he was being extricated by rescuers second fall occurred, which buried his hwut and shoulders and killed him m sight of thw rescue party.46 words
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Advertisement310 1931-08-18 7 hi every fiari <>/ the wor/a Uic new Chevrolet Sianaam Scaa* fiu*s a welcmne. i Jfcfiiei ma Poise a/ic 1 Z/Je a/ a PeasonaMe Price l] THE NFW CHEVROLET STANDARD SEDAN It you have an eve for smart both !h:es rc-!c-a«u*< a*v f v tiu fx-aut) ol harmonizing colour action310 words
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Article1823 1931-08-18 8 P. G. Wodehouse's New Story •FK)NV appealed to Sir Herbert. A certain blindness to the sportsmanlike he could fortjive m woman, but he had always regarded the baronet as a rigid follower of the code. "Can't you understand what I mean?" he asked, helplessly. "Can't you1,823 words
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Article689 1931-08-18 8 Fall m Population Due to Emigration The Census of Scotland, taken on April 26 last, was the first official census as the result of which a decrease of population has been recorded. The decrease compared with 1921 is 39,943. The preliminary report on the Census was issued recently689 words
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Article329 1931-08-18 8 Fashions m No Clothes Children below a very young age are beginning to look almost stuffy if they wear more tiian the regulation breeches and braces, topped perhaps by a hat or sunbonnet. The younger set. indeed, relying upon its own superlative complexion, is carrying the fashion329 words
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Advertisement200 1931-08-18 8 Hope of an Eleventh Hour Victory Banish >#\ Malarial Debility vl II KE a shadow of menace j malarial debility is hovering over every inhabitant of hot countries. Only too often this slow, unostentatious danger is overlooked; once the parasites have been cori' qiiered by quinine, the patient regards himself200 words
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Advertisement157 1931-08-18 8 Free Press Exclusive ECONOMISE ON YOUR GODOWN CHARGES We have first class facilities for CENTRAL STORAGE and will clear your cargo, take it into godown, keep it for you. and deliver it out all at very moderate rates You pay only for the space you use. while you use it.157 words
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Advertisement78 1931-08-18 9 VICTORIAJHEATRE IN PREPARATION. AN UP-TO-DATE MUSICAL REVUE POPULAR PRICES, $2.50, $2.00 and $1. Opening Date Saturday, Aug. 29th VICTORIA MEMORIAL BALL il HE ST. CLAIR ORGAN MUSICAL FESTIVAL SKITEMBER 17th, 19th and 21st. Particulars Later TO REOPEN SHORTLY WITH THE MAMMOTH AERIAL EPIC OF THE ANTARCTIC "DIRIGIBLE" A Columbia Picture.78 words
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Advertisement165 1931-08-18 9 DISCOVERED AT LAST! The Famous THREE GIRLS who have been turning OOVOIH3 upside down HERE THEY ARE .'iHpi^^^is>^^^^^^^ BBS. B7^ Bb Jr j^^B^MMy^i^J B^WWBBMb.' fif v^^^9H^^|^ •^^WBff^^^^^^™^^r?> '■''■'■< '^BP^BS^i'*'*' m Bt Mb&-kI: m^^v Bb J&.^^H^L' >S B^B» VfmW BKpffi 1 I1 1 <'-*.'.'.*.*.*.''■,'■''.''*■•''' '•'-'•'-'•'•'i^WV^^^^f-* jvx S B^ff ■'''■'-•■•^r'X'*'.'vHfiß '••-•■^^^J BB5&u"165 words
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Advertisement184 1931-08-18 9 Bringing to you the **:■,*:< i i proiikt OF Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer FOX an(l Unitetl Artists, fe^* TELEPHONE N9 6909. TO-NIGHT 6.15 9.15 T\ Again— Nonchalant of Rivalry— Aloof from comparison— Alhambra smashes over another *<£m Suberb Musical Show I When the Screen brings you a Grand Opera star— glorious music— a184 words
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825 1931-08-18 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1931. THE FALL IN RENT VALUES The report of the Municipal Assessment Department for last year, which was issued recently, foreshadowed, albeit somewhat dimly, what may be expected to be the feature of the returns of this year, that is to say, a material825 words
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Article321 1931-08-18 10 Mr. T. E. Upton has been nominated by the Rubber Growers' Association to fill the place of Mr. D. R. C. Lawford on the Kedah Health Board. The Kedah Government Gazette notifies the appointment of Mr. J. D. Hall as British Adviser, and Dr. (Mrs.) O'May as Lady Medical Officer.321 words
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Article104 1931-08-18 10 The following were elected office bearers of the Arabic Social and Literary Club for the ensuing year at the last general meeting held at the club house No. 114. Tanjong Katong Road on August 15th. President Mr. S. I. O. Alsagoff; Vice-Presi-dent Mr. S. A.104 words
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Article310 1931-08-18 10 TO-DAY'S DURBAR Is Further Co-operation Intended The Free Press understand.; that more than usual importane > is to be attached to the Rulers' Durbar which H.E. Sir Cecil dementi, the High Commissioner, will attend at Seremban this morning, and it is probable that a statement will be310 words
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Article179 1931-08-18 10 Capt. Brock Birkett to Succeed Capt. E. C. O. Thomson It is announced that Captain Miles Brock Birkett, D.5.0., has been appointed to succeed Captain E. C. O. Thomson D.5.0.. as Captain-in-Charge at Singapore, and it is understood that Captain Birkett will take up his appointment some179 words
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Article287 1931-08-18 10 In the examinations of the Londcn Chamber of Commerce in April the following were the successes of the Y.M.C.A. School of Commerce Senior Typewriting: Kee Yew Chye (distinction) speed 55 words; Nair, V.K.. 40 words. Tan Keng Yam. 45 words. Tan Soo Liam. 40 words.287 words
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Article69 1931-08-18 10 The St. John's Home Nursing Class will Mod to-day at the Hospital. Last Tuesday the class was postponed on account of the death of Mrs. Farrer. Mr. P. J. D. Regester of British Malaya, at the last meeting of the Council of the Royal Empire Society, was elected a member,69 words
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503 1931-08-18 10 LIMITED ACTIVITIES Two Propagandists s^t to That local Chinese h:i\. inactive m the matter < :ni *t feelings m connection with l sentiment that arose followi^ th^ trouble In Korea was sh.r.v t Prd two Hokiens were charm -d Magistrate. Mr. J. F F Q members503 words
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Article123 1931-08-18 10 Police Search I iiremittinKb Continued The keen and methodical Hilt* thl* ing made m the |uaffc fa I Choy, who was kidnap >••<) OB W -I ing. was ■MlwHlllll all ft ferd result, says Saturday Ttaa M:il^ Parties of Polio- UC jungle, which is KfmJ tnoUMa* extent,123 words
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75 1931-08-18 10 Locking quit. B! first experience, Urn H ActinM Chu-f Ju Pcnang by air ywtcrdi Echo. The R.A.F. M-.-l.bn. mander WMfM I yesterday and I -h-li. I The Government launc to Glugor W** Wtth C:< Mr. Bprouh to th. v:. Describing I* «M' that75 words
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Article18 1931-08-18 10 According to the rep on tin- M.'ciict. »nd theh-ltlM.-l^' pwd. the d,..t»i -i*^ snuv 1343 A H MjJ18 words
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Advertisement160 1931-08-18 10 r-^ 'HOP It M; 'JJ I, It i >!!«*'' G S I MO N DS LTD. SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., [Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinavces of Hong Kong). (Incorporated m Shanghai). 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 A 5372. BY SPECIAL H^ HM THE KING APPOINTMENT TO l^ft^jjsi OF160 words
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Advertisement49 1931-08-18 10 ADSF A NEW TYPE OF CAR can be taken to pieces m forty seconds. The same result can, on occasions, be achieved m less time while the car is being driven. What about a "GAFLAC" MOTOR-CAR POLICY GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480.49 words
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Article380 1931-08-18 11 B OO.M PERIOD OVER U,v Deficit on Postal Department Khutor's Service] Washington, Aug. 17. collections, not including fiscal year 1931 dropped by 13 428 000.000. Income tax MM and Corporations' taxes i.OOO l,ns- <>\ POST OFFICE New York. lry closes its fiscal year fn IK380 words
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Article87 1931-08-18 11 Thrt 'at to American Interests 'Outer's Service] New York. Aug. 16. Mlenl of the Associated fiehtmg with varying Cuban Government forceps li belter* there that the '--iutn.nary movement lies t»n t ,i States, when- power-J-Pl.v m Cuba and r plat^tions a. a u sult of they and87 words
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Article53 1931-08-18 11 Ir> Norman's I rip '"1 Service I R«ffcy, ,\u K n. Enmand. Mr. mclispased as a tnUn to which he ;;<• -t months, and na.> gone abroad l{ hw ben mud W*H and entire f lV r. Hiffi.ient to etutble Ril^Southa, nal dutit>s at «>• l. ;u!l! ">53 words
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Article37 1931-08-18 11 Assault on Union SK| YRIGHT] tl u -<lay sentenced l (i »8 months im■*Wlll on Mr. F £<** —tu. staff, on v, uutsWrlß f '^'<i On >r mon^y »hich accused then !l ad with an axe.37 words
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Article100 1931-08-18 11 Spanish Episcopate's Denunciation I Reuter's Service! Madrid, Aug. 17. Unite m the struggle against "official atheism" runs a joint Pastoral Letter to Catholics signed by the whole Episcopate, which strongly denounces the new constitution as establishing the crudest Laicism. Meantime the Radical minority are putting a motion on100 words
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Article40 1931-08-18 11 Success m American Tournament [Reuters Service) Rye. New York, Au*. 16. F. J Perry, the British Davis Cup player, won the Eastern singles lawn tennis championship, defeating J. Gilbert Hall (New Jersey) 6—3. 6—2. 6 4.40 words
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Article19 1931-08-18 11 fFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Aitf. 17. Britain's stocks of rubber are as followsLondon 82,171. Liverpool 54,906.19 words
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Article569 1931-08-18 11 ACTIVITY IN POLITICAL CIRCLES VITAL DECISIONS TO BE MADE ON THURSDAY [Reuter's Service] THE "Economy m* t*™» w London, Aug. 17. Arthur HerXfon Mac Donal ph '»P Snowden, London this morning^ Z\ and T*""*-******** m ing at 6 o'c^ck T he C merS f Kingdom569 words
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Article151 1931-08-18 11 STORM— SWEPT BRITAIN Test Match Ground Under Water I British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, Aug. 17. Heavy rains accompanied by occasional hail and by lightning were experienced over thgreater part of England during the week-end and floods did much damage to standing crops and to house property. Winds were fierce151 words
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Article166 1931-08-18 11 Plans for Flight to Cape [Reuter's Service! London. Aug. 16. The airman, Mr. C. W. Me His a, established another record to-day when he flew from London to Glasgow m 3 hours 20 minutes. He had a -rousing reception from his parents and friends. The Scottish Flying166 words
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Article61 1931-08-18 11 Further Disturbances m Ulster [Renter's Service] London, Aug. 16. Further Catholic-Protestant disturbances m Ulster occurred last night, when a crowd smashed the windows of Catholic business premises and a convent at Lisburn. near Belfast, burned a shop belonging to a widow and attacked the Hibernian hall. The61 words
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Article57 1931-08-18 11 Terrible Conditions m Mexico [Reuter's Service J Mexico City, Aug. 16. Disease and devastation have followed torrential rains m Southern Mexico and 200 children are reported to have died from dysentery at San Pedro Jicayan. Floods destroyed 150 houses at Huetamo while th* inmates were asleep. The57 words
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Article75 1931-08-18 11 Changes m Forthcoming Matches The follov/ing changes m dates and grounds have been made: Thursday. 20th. August— Reserve Div Malays vs. R.A.F.-Jalan Besar, postponed till Tuesday, 25th. August. Friday 21st. August. S.A.F.A. Cup— Glosters vs. Malays ll— Stadium. Saturday, 22nd. August. S.A.F.A. Cup—Chinese vs. P. Bran i— Stadium. Monday,75 words
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Article26 1931-08-18 11 R. J. Gregory, the Surrey all-rounder, was chosen as twelfth man for England In the Test Match against New Zealand, at the Oval on July 29.26 words
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Article178 1931-08-18 11 DISMISSED WITH COSTS Yesterday's Hearing at Penang [From Our Own Correspondent] Penan*, An*. 17. The Court of Appeal to-day dismissed the appeal, with costs, of E. Norman against Mr Justice Whitley's finding m favour of the Jockey, Mendoza, m the case m which the latter sued Norman178 words
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Article51 1931-08-18 11 League Experts m Vienna t ßeuter's Service] Vienna, Aug. 16. M. Venel. Deputy Secretary-General of the League of Nations, and Mr. Loveday. Director of the Financial Section, have arrived m response to the Austrian Government's request to the Council of the League to examine Austria's economic and financial51 words
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Article385 1931-08-18 11 Coroner's Murder Verdict Against Chinese An inquest was held yesterday, befcre Mr F. G. Bourne, on Fazal Ahmed Lall Khan a Bengali, who was stabbed when near the taxi rank at Raffles Quay. Leong Ah Heng who is accused m connection with the affair. was m court. Inspector385 words
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Article81 1931-08-18 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN A.\T RUBBER PRICES London, Aug. 17. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: ufFMS^lliUr"*' Forward The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber prices as follows 2%d p t 2 iTTfeV 2 716 d Forward The81 words
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Article151 1931-08-18 11 Koleh Swamped m Rough Sea A boating fatality occurred on Svnday shortly after noon just off the Chinere Swimming Olob. Song Kee Nam, Tan Hong Guan and LcSlew Cheng were boating off the pagars of th» Chinese Swimming Club and Mr. Meyer's house when the sea became very151 words
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Advertisement75 1931-08-18 11 (Zuid'Hollandsche Bierbrouwerij) By Appointment to the Royal Household of the Netherlands LIGHT DUTCH LAGER An Ideal Tropical Beverage Agents ROBINSON CO., LTD. (Established 1858) Singapore Kuala Lumpur INSIST ON Agents SIME, DARBY Co., Ltd S.S. and F.M.S. HARDNESS and SHARPNESS the essential characters of an ideal Abrasive CARBORUNDUM j IS75 words
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Article4062 1931-08-18 12 DRASTIC RETRENCHMENT PROPOSALS A summary of the recommendations of the Committee on National Expenditure has already been received by cable, but m view of the important discussions that are proceeding m London this week upon the committee's proposals, the full report, received by Dutch air mail from4,062 words
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Article255 1931-08-18 12 Reason For Dissension of Two Socialists The two Socialist members. Mr. Latham and Mr. P' uh. who submit minority report, state that they are unable to rifß the main report b^au.e of the measure of their disagreement with their colleagues on several important Mr»?cts of public expendiliae. 'Our255 words
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Article173 1931-08-18 12 London, July 17. Experiments which will attract the attentu n of thousands of Londoners are to be rarried out m Westminster on Tuesday. The whole of Westminster Abbey. St. Stephen's Tower, with Big Ben. and th< Que. n Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palac' are to be floodlighted173 words
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Article608 1931-08-18 12 A TRAGIC SCExi; PCell Reunion \\j lh AN ABSENT Xl:,, nu! IBy Dut, iFrom Our Own < The vonvictirn „i 1 day at the Old Bui,, a prospectus with tn the shareholders wa months' impri.Minm. hi non. was not an glad to Shi', no on' rather608 words
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Article26 1931-08-18 12 Hospital PitMMts Ui to Wf 1 Thf malr OUT* went on rtrlta on vontuiK all work 111 the patients jtoprtv^i hay»« dv <i26 words
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Article14 1931-08-18 12 miiioiH Tbemmbet on lIM inrnas- h«vi. the ICOODd »>'H millions an JulJ14 words
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Article678 1931-08-18 13 £150,000 IN 30 YEARS Mr. E. E. I). Clarke's Racing Successes Mr. E. E. D. Clarke is the biggest stakewinner of all time on the Australian Turf. His horses have won over £150.000 m the 30 years he has been racing. The late Mr. John Brown is678 words
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Article116 1931-08-18 13 SCHMELING FIGHT OFF Report That Contest with Camera Has Been Cancelled New York, July 15. The New Y( rk American says that Max Schmeling has cabled to his manager, Jos Jacobs, here asking him to cancel his fight with Camera on account of an injury to his eye received during116 words
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Article227 1931-08-18 13 WINNING PLAYERS Results and Ties for To-day The following are the results of ties played fin the S.C.R.C. lawn tennis tournament: I "A" Singles Handicap Woon Chow Tat beat Goh Cheng Hee 6—2. 6 3. Chua Choon Leong beat Cheong Chet Lim 6 3. 7 5.227 words
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Article239 1931-08-18 13 Mailey Makes Merry About Australia's Ban Sydney, July 5. A. A. Mailey. the Australian googly bowler makes fun to-day of the Australian Board of Control's ban of the use of resin by bowlers Writing m the Sydney Sun. he said: "The authorities say resin enables a bowler239 words
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Article143 1931-08-18 13 Club Players m a Cricket Match for the Blind A London cricket eleven, including promint nt club players, h to play a representative Yorkshire team on Sunday. August 23. on the London Midland Athletic Club ground Edgware-road. Cricklewood. The proceeds will be for the Greater London Fund143 words
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Advertisement476 1931-08-18 13 ~KK \i P V STRONG yj^fg When the climate makes you list- $ff^±^ less, nervy and almost without energy to carry on, it's a sure sign gJP ?Vd you need Hall's Wine. Hall's Wine is by far the finest tonic you can take because it quickly restores vitality, and nour-476 words
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Advertisement569 1931-08-18 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England). "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Steamer Due Singapore, s.s. CITY OF KHIOS Sept. 1 s.s. CITY OF WORCESTER Oct. 12 HOMEWARDS. M.s. CITY OF569 words
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Advertisement415 1931-08-18 14 British India and Apcar Lin* i Incorporated m FnghmUt ''I MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARon SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N fft UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MA.IKSTVs M>VE*\| LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SH;\|, F OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA ji»u Due Tonnase. Sin K apore. Illli( 1931. CHITRAI NANKIN 7.058415 words
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Advertisement527 1931-08-18 15 0. S. K. Lime m roCOTC AFRICA. NOKTH AND SO|!TH AMERICA AND INDI |««>T<) >'*»'* LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK .Expr,s, Freight Service) iProm LONDON. Rotterdam Hamburg. Bremen, and Antwerp v,a Pcnant, Colombo. Ad™ and P«,rt Said Antu<r P hl w, UKI I MIKI DLRBAN. P. Elizabeth. Cape Town, Rio527 words
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Advertisement412 1931-08-18 15 ff) DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES, LTlhl/M Mil SAILING NOTICE \m j\) PREBIDEJNT LINERS. JJM Ml TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON \im II sr^ 25£! V* AS PENAN G via COLOMBO Mil S4ID ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES AND IB I MIX GENOA. I IM I Mm I *Tive Leave l^avr Arrive \\!m I412 words
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Advertisement638 1931-08-18 15 K. P. M. KONINKUJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ CROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OP BATAVIA 1 (Incorporated In Holland.) Tr«n«hlpmem, Marine Department, and Managers desk. •WprMentat.*., m th* strait. Settlement. (Singapore n<l wna^. of the IKAVtI.LEKS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU BOOKING OFFICE ROTAL DDTCB INDIAN AIRWAT* K^^°7nr^:^: g lg Bat&v semarang I'SSI^'^SS- A T638 words
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Article414 1931-08-18 16 EJECTION SCENE Author's Summons Against The Chairman The recent scene at a meeting of the R.S. P.C.A. at Victoria Hotel had a sequel at Bowstreet Police Court when Sir Robert Oower, Conservative M.P. lor Rochester, Kent, was summoned for: Counselling and procuring an assault and414 words
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Article59 1931-08-18 16 A word about love by Professor Morris Qisberg. of London "The lover believ?s that his experiences are unique and that no one has ever been so much m love before. But is his mystic union entirely beyond the reach of science I believe love can be59 words
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Article59 1931-08-18 16 The appsarance of courage is vital to stave off bank panic. If the Governor of the German bank had gone out to play golf on the day of the worst panic, it would have made a great deal of difference. Mr. H. G. Williams, former Parliamentary Secretary59 words
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Article39 1931-08-18 16 "Fourteen pounds for boots." read Judge Cluer from an account at Whitechapel County Court. "Fourteen pounds for boots, he repeated. "I never had 14 pounds' worth of boots m my life." Judge Cluer is 78.39 words
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Article42 1931-08-18 16 Judge Crawford, at Edmonton County Court. said he had no sympathy with a debtor because he had indulged m two foolish things: Going to law: and Riding a motor-cycle and sidecar. "Keep away from these thing;," advised the jude^e.42 words
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Article29 1931-08-18 16 Counsel at Bow Country Court: This case should never have been brought to this court. Judge Thompson: Why not? It's quite a nice place.29 words
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Article34 1931-08-18 16 Quarrelling ever a matter of $2 and later fighting, an n.ged uncle bit his nephew's ear. The result was a charge m the Penang Courts against Vongatten for voluntarily causing grievous hurt to Veerappah.34 words
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Article128 1931-08-18 16 Lion-Cloth to be Worn Weather Permitting Bombay. July 9. When Londoners see Gandhi they will see him as India knows him clad only m a loincloth. Writing m Young India he definitely announces his decision to add nothing to his usual garment unless England's climate demands it.128 words
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Article72 1931-08-18 16 At the inquest on Alfred William Da\U i s, aged 34. of Thanet- Villas. Horley-road. Dartford. who was killed on th? Alpine ride at the Southend Kursaal. a witness said Davies stood up m a car which was travelling at about 35 miles an hour. "I suppose." he added,72 words
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Advertisement535 1931-08-18 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.] •a. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de535 words
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Advertisement369 1931-08-18 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. nc (Incorporated In VMJL.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). M.S. SILVERTEAK Sept. 1 Sept 7 f|r U.S. SILVERSANDAL Sept. M Sept' 29 Pot rmtes and particulars please apply to:— AGENTS, SINGAPORE, PENANG AND POET SWETTENHAML369 words
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Miscellaneous666 1931-08-18 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembing and Kuan tan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 0 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 Saturday 6666 words
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Miscellaneous121 1931-08-18 16 M.uudu. Brit. 982. from Sandakan 17, for British North Borneo 22. Gen. Verspyck, Dut. 640, from Natuna Isl. 17, for Natuna Isl. 20. Palopo, Dut. C2B. from Pemangkat 17, for Singkawang ports 20. Noorebar, Dut. 336, from Djambi 17, for unc. Thedens, Dat. 1181, from Palembang 17, for Pal-embang 19.121 words
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Article60 1931-08-18 17 Increase of Only One Knot m 33 Years London. Aug: 4 that the average speed of ships wed one knot m 33 years is re- ttottaU tables published by the World. »U British ships last year 10.51 knot,, and foreign 1 :it to the fact that60 words
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Article178 1931-08-18 17 Story of the Alan Who Knew Everything 'By Dutch Air MailJ I iid1 1 n 4 <* one of those Men who that quite a lot of •< tryi« X hard to forget x "uthfiid-on-Sea. Aug 4 "dtwenfrhapp, people went Queen Than* at --lor Calais. The178 words
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Article81 1931-08-18 17 fn.m Soerabia. Mr. L. C. Fhw Semarang. Mr. Djin Hoc Kwee and M« UMI Miss Nathan. E. Dunas. Mr. W. J. Eimer. Mr J. J l^nderts. Mr. Lie Ho Siang. Mr. Lo Tjoan Mr. Minas. Mr' H. 1 ■'^■•v -Miss Helm Bedier. Hnrlrwi and baby t and Mrs.81 words
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Article18 1931-08-18 17 ;,.'""■«<■'.■ Smgapore ■;'>">"" Ml Lond,m v.K,hn, dt. s 8 r Ounuor m M Por 1>; Master p. a.18 words
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Article853 1931-08-18 17 THE DREDGER'S PART Last of the Admiral Van Tromp mm Piiii of a vessel called the Regina. The d of that k?n U Se h° matCh f r an o^ruct^n c that kind, and the wreckage was dispersed by explosive. FlVe years ago another •bum^853 words
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Article916 1931-08-18 17 RIVER STEAMER HELD UP SEIZURE OP OPniM Armed Men Board Ship at Chinkiang HftM Shanghai, July 31. son^t t* C Ptaln SeC nd Oflic r tand of P int Ot a for two "ourTa dZL r thlrty armed and uniformed 2at^o° n rT^ night Jardine Ch^Vn U n h she916 words
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Article21 1931-08-18 17 The German Airship Co. is stationing a schooner m mid-Atlantic to give wirele3s weather reports to its propo ed Atlantic airships.21 words
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Advertisement377 1931-08-18 17 The New /C>n I MESSA6I«i£S MARITIMES. SCENIC ROUTE ndcr conlracl w "^e tnach aovtmm«i JT X iJ^Z chant' Olo<nb DUbiaU nd ?ort Bal^' Tiwouglm Natures Wonderland— X 8al n Honf Konft Bh nfh 1 HHZZHIZI~~~"^ MESSAGERIES MARITIMES CO. 122, Robinson Road. """^'"■■bMblHHl^^Bll^^^^^b^b^bjbv' Pb ne 5181 (2 Linea >- w w377 words
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Article149 1931-08-18 18 Detectives as Spiritualists: Two Men m Court Johannesburg. July It. Two brothers named Falconer, hailing from Scotland, who are alleged to be carrying on a business at Johannesburg as "psychic photographers," appeared before the Magistrate hero to-day charged with fraud. Detectives posing as persons Interested In Spiritualism, went149 words
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Article205 1931-08-18 18 The Riviera is sympathetically discussing the knotty little dress problem of one Anatol T., a young penniless Russian m the lock-up at Grasse. Last month he was given fifteen days for wearing a French naval uniform. At his release the gaoler took away his prison togs205 words
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Article406 1931-08-18 18 GEORGE ROBEY— £15 Big Wage Cuts for Variety Shows A great business revival m the variety entertainment industry is made possible by a move to effect drastic cuts m the salary and wa^es of artists, officials, and employees. The managing director of 30 or more important theatres m London and406 words
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Article57 1931-08-18 18 Mr. R. W. Royston, of the Eastern Smeltin;Company, who has been a useful member of the Selangor Soccer XI throughout the season. 4 going on transfer to Ipoh at the end of the month. Mr. Archer, of the same company, tluwell known amateur hockey player, who is jk Ipoh at57 words
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Advertisement269 1931-08-18 18 BEARINGS? /^glP\ Thrust nlßm .Roller We Stock Them RANSOME and MARLES RUDGE WHITWORTH HOFFMAN TIMKEN Malayan Motors, Ltd. 14-20 ORCHARD ROAD SINGAPORE. Skn Healthy *T*O keep the skin flexible and I healthy and secure against itchy Afterier^ l disease, rub it over with a little SSTiui/SSS Zam-Buk balm every day.269 words
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Advertisement410 1931-08-18 18 BANKS AND INSURANCE CHARTERED RANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. 3. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Hong Kong Saigon Amritsar410 words
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Advertisement333 1931-08-18 18 MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated In England) Capital t3.000.00C Subscribed t. 800 ,000 Paid-up 1.050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.666.845 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J. M. Ryrie, Esq, Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro. Em» J O Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelf ord E*q Sir Thomas Catto. Bart.333 words
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Advertisement387 1931-08-18 18 IHr A vflr*i\ SOUTH Cf^\isj BRITISH \jpf INSURANCE COMPAN I!Ml n FIRE, MARINE. TRANsn AND MOTOR CAK INSURANCE ACCEPIMi Al LOWEST CURRENT KATES L C. MAROOLIOUTH !a «ft OfDce 2. Finlayson THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORA I lON |j b FIRE, MARINE. MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE L. G.387 words
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Miscellaneous646 1931-08-18 18 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations which can be received m Singapore dally: Java Stations: Bandoeng PLM 24.46 metre from about 5.20 pjn. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok,646 words
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Article360 1931-08-18 19 A) Broken 1 I Mr Mail! Co m thru vu-eklv fill highly danofl of all purchasing ■upled with tbC men! from the Dutch on tiir subu-et of resti iituitiitly expected, nse dipn ssion m the >t!cl\ frayed trere strain, and at one might have had an utter360 words
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Article84 1931-08-18 19 Dutch Air Mail - Dutch Air Mail I Kuhb -r Industry on tin- U ndun. UK 4 *°W the Rubber marStano*rd>. The price '<d haa touched 2 P'Mtiun affords the commodity m Uned Uttle dur- "fficial Malayan •Oft ooth m prod iction strictioa Kheme "if market is like for the tide84 words
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Article32 1931-08-18 19 ll ">h>. Aug. 15. ki' lsl(^ani. 12.04... Berlin 20.:. i f iio 3 5-32 Bu«>- it w", Xu '"i ll*, Lte- m,,,, 1( vkho 51..,,.,; 123.95. «H*. Vienna IS N.«., RHv.t32 words
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Article504 1931-08-18 19 The followinß extracts are made from the minutes of Committee meeting held m the offices of Messrs. Harrison Crosfield (Borneo) on August Ist. HONORARY SECRETARY Tin Committee received the resignation of Mr F. D. Hunter fiom the position ot Honorary Svreury to the Chamber, owing504 words
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Article299 1931-08-18 19 Application for Marking Order The Standing Committee appointed by the Board of Trade under the Merchandise Mark* Act met at the Board ci Trade to consider whetboi i:npt:rte i rubber BCOtl should b?ar an indication of the country of origin. Application for a marking order was made299 words
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Article27 1931-08-18 19 Knustead and Co.. IVnang, Agents: Takuapa Valley (First half August > 758 Hours; 183,000 Yards; 738 piJculs. Gattey and Batsman, Secretaries: Jimah Rubber 32.109.27 words
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Article217 1931-08-18 19 RATES August 17. SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2>3 29|32 London. 3 months' sight 2)3% London. 60 days' sight 2|3 27|32 London. 30 days' sight 2(3 13J16 London, demand 23 23i32 London. T. T. 23 Il!l6 Lyons and Paris, demand 1427 Hamburg, demand 2344 Norn. New York, demand 55217 words
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Article131 1931-08-18 19 August 17. Tin 175 Tons $59 25 Gam bier 10 Pepper White 23 Flake Tapioca 3^ Pearl Sago Small 41^ Copra. Sundriod 435 Sage, flour j 80 Devoe's Imperial Brilliant Kerosene per 2 tins 5.38 Sylvan Arrow Kerosene per two tin* 4.98 Socony Motor Gasoline ex pump per British131 words
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61 1931-08-18 19 August 17th.. 12 o'clock noon. Bayers Sellers. R.S.S. equal to London Standard Spot f% 8 Standard R.S.S. on Tender Aug 8 8S Sept. 8U 8' s Oct-Dec B'^ B'm Jan-Mar 8^ Tone of Market: Dull. Latest Cable:— London Spot sheet 2 7 I6d per lb.61 words
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Article962 1931-08-18 19 MOMMY, AUG. I7TH (LOSING QUOTATIONS Bayers Sellers. Asam Kumbaiig (£i 20s 9d 22s Austral Malay 19 S 2 ls Ayer Hitam <ss) Us 6d 12s 6d Bangrin Tin 9s lCs Battng Padang (ft- 10 15 Batu Caves ($1) 29 32 Bukit Arang ($u 30 40 nom. Burmah962 words
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Article392 1931-08-18 19 Statutory Creditors Meeting The following report is forwarded for publication. A statutory meeting of mmiian cf toe Estates and Milk Supply Co. Ltd.. was held fi day n at the offl of Messrs J. S. It Rennie and Co., p c Souza Street. Mr. J. S.392 words
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Article120 1931-08-18 19 LYALL EVATTS DAILY REPORT Sttiffapcre, Aug. 17. Nothing has happened over the week-end to affect markets. So the week opens with quotations practically unchanged and business at a standstill. The following are noon quotations:— Penawats 65 66. Kuchais 76 a 78. Kintas IOG 1.08. and Sungei Luas 1.03 1.06. No120 words
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Article148 1931-08-18 19 MALAYAN RUBBER LOAN AND AGENCY In submitting their report lor the year ended June 30, last the directors of the Malayan Rubber. Loan and Agency Corporation state that m consequence of the unprecedented fall m rubber and copra values, the revenue and also the capital vali of the corporation's investments148 words
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Article73 1931-08-18 19 Profits of Lambak Rubber. Limited, for the year ended March 31 were £4.137 after providing £2.155 for depreciation, to which is ndded £15.062 brought forward. The sum of £3.000 is placed to cultivaticn reserve and £16.199 is carried forward. übject to Eastern staff commissions. Profits for the previous73 words
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Article635 1931-08-18 19 Iron and Steel Trades' New Policy I A public meeting m support of the Iron and Steel Trades Confederation's statement of policy with regard to the position of the iron and steel trades (which calls on Parliament to gWr the Government legislative authority to brinjr the industry within635 words
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Article141 1931-08-18 19 To Invade British Market Canadian tobacco |lOTen plan to imade th< British Market and, as preliminary ot p towards that end. carload of the Essex County product is to be prepared and sent overseas to th; Brit i-h C« -(.pi rativf. The Ontario GovBrmnsnt, aoccrdtlg to Hon. Thomas141 words
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Article247 1931-08-18 19 The (ttrecton of Ipjh Tin Dredging upon lor the year ended March 31 that although th* No. 1 dredß> was not working during the year and the No. 2 dredge was silent for eight week* under the Tin Producers' Association res'ration scheme, and the prire of tin was247 words
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Advertisement71 1931-08-18 19 %ssets exceed $12,000.00* Assurance In force over S3B,*oo,9*ft The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Strait* Settiemenu HEAD OFFICE: Winchester Houm. Singapore LONDON OFFICE: 37. Old Jewry, CO. n, ccnpany ha. £20.000 depoa*e« wltn the Bupx«. Oourt sf ««land «d co.nplle. M th. Ml Llf to ew71 words
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Article400 1931-08-18 20 MALAYS BEAT R.A.F. Poor Finishing By Seletar Players Malays 4; R.A.F 1. Although they did not win. the Air Force can be credited with three quarters of the game against the Malays m the first round of the S.A F.A. Cup Competition at the Stadium yesterday. They400 words
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Article713 1931-08-18 20 MOWGLI'S TWO WINS Somerville and Cardosa Cup Races The first of a series of three races for the Ladies' Challenge Cup (presented by Mr. Denis San try i was sailed on Saturday. The starting gun went at 4.30. There was a strong, steady south-easterly713 words
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Article664 1931-08-18 20 THE SECOND TEST Allen and Brown for Australia [By Dutch Air Mail] [From Our Own Correspondent] London, July 31. The Second Test at the Oval was disappointing m respect of the cricket played but it has a distinct value m regard to the prying out of a664 words
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Article612 1931-08-18 20 YESTERDAY'S RESULTS Games m A and B Classes YESTERDAY'S RESULTS "A" Class Singles E. A. Joy plus 4 beat O. Fuller minus 3, 6—2, 6—2. Capt. H. L. Graham minus 15 beat Lt. N. A. Armitage minus 15, I—6,1 6, 7 5, 7 5. J. G.612 words
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Article78 1931-08-18 20 County Batting and Bowling Averages [FREE PRESS SERVICE —COPYRIGHT 1 Lcr.don. Aug. 17. The leading batsmen and bowlers m first class county cricket are as follows BATSMEN Runs. Av. Sutcliffe 2382 95.28 Nawab of Pataudi 1328 83.00 Rev. J. H. Parsons 1174 65.22 D. R. Jardine 946 63.0678 words
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Article120 1931-08-18 20 Game Cancelled But Another Match Fixed In- place of the annual fixture between the S.C.C. and Selangor Club, which was to have taken place at the S.C.C. on Saturday and Sunday but which has had to be cancelled owing to the inability of Selangor Club to120 words
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Article194 1931-08-18 20 Singapore Championship Ties The following were the results cf the quarter final ties played off on Saturday and Sunday at the S.V.C. Drill Hall m connection with the Singapore Badminton championship: Open Doubles Championship See Gim Hock and Koh Keng Siang beat Beng Tian Yew and Koh Yew Keng194 words
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Article168 1931-08-18 20 European Competitors Do Well I From Our Own Correspondent Pc: an#. Aug. 16. The first P?nang athletic championship meeting (the results cf which we published 3tst£id:iy> were a gi?at success, the very large attendance including the Resident Councillor. The outstanding feature was the success of Ptsaag C.C. who168 words
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Article117 1931-08-18 20 Another Good Win The following are the results of the match played against the Garrison Golf Club on the Race Course on Sunday. G.G.C. players mentioned first: Craik and Renton 0. Ibrahim and Morita 1. Mylnc and Breakey 0. Lim and Rappa l l 4 Miller117 words
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Article491 1931-08-18 20 Tour of Indian Team Duleepsinh.ii's admirers are wondering what will be his position when the India cricket team come to this country next year for their tour. Sir Leslie Wilson, the former Governor of Bombay, is the Chairm?n of a committee formed to watch Indian players m England,491 words
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Article150 1931-08-18 20 Under the auspices of the Johore Civil Service Club, an open invitation tournament will be held on the hard court of the J.C.S.C.. the Johore Club, and two courts kindly lent by H.H. the Tungku Mahkota of Johore on Saturday and Sunday. August 29th and 30th. and150 words
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Article57 1931-08-18 20 Draw for the Keppel Cup The following is the draw for the f.rst round of the Keppel Cup which must be played off by the 30th. August, 1931. H. B. Salmond vs. J. Green. H. Morris vs. A. J. Donald. A. S. Banks vs. E. D. Edv.ards.57 words
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Article27 1931-08-18 20 The August medal competition was won by Mr. E. J. Case who returned a nett score of 69. Mr. Case also won the sweep.27 words
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