The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 29 August 1931
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Title Section19 1931-08-29 1 The Singapore Free Press \d 13,427. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article496 1931-08-29 1 lt is reported from Washington that Mr. Hoover has sanctioned an £80,000.000 credit* to Britain Page 11. It is announced that Mr. Philip Snowden is to retire from politics when the financial situation has been settled Page 11. The report of a Municipal Committee in favour of496 words
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Article1028 1931-08-29 1 Quicqvtd agunt homines nostri est farrago Libelli Juvenal. The occasion of the opening of the Gold Cup meeting to-day will, it is hoped, be graced by the presence of 5.8.A.. and on behalf of the racing community of Malaya The Toplcist wishes him a successful afternoon.1,028 words
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Advertisement211 1931-08-29 1 BIGIA TEA ,;nn_u r s the freshness r,d fragrance of the Mala ya n gardens direct to your home. /.'RAFFLES HOTEL% TO-NIGHT SPECIAL RACE DINNER and DANCE MON I A LITTER'S ORCHESTRA. 1" i> BOOK YOUR TABLE BEFORE MID-DAY ly TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT/* Jy «r ADELPHI HOTEL RACE l»l \\i:it211 words
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Advertisement187 1931-08-29 1 EUROPE #HOTEL by Recommendation^ Finest Cuisine. REST WINES AND SPIRITS, ETC. AT THE LOWEST HOTEL PRICES. TO-NIGH -DINNER and DANCE DINNER and DANCE $3.00 NO CHARGE POR DANCING. MUSIC ON THE VERANDAH FROM 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. and from 8 p.m. io 8.30 p.m. and during DINNER -mmmmmmmmmmmwamm^m^— mmmmmmm—187 words
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Advertisement101 1931-08-29 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Boxing at New World next week Pape 9. Robinson's annual sale commences on Tuesday Page 11 Legal Status of Malay States, from Malaya Publishing House Pape 20. CHRYSLER RIDING EASE ORIENTAL HOTEL 76 AND 77, BRAS BASAH ROAD. SINGAPORE. SPECIAL REDUCED RATES FOR MONTHLY BOARDERS. Well furnished, large,101 words
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Advertisement11 1931-08-29 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article91 1931-08-29 2 Parking of Visitors' [British Radio— Official Service Rugby. Aug. 2*. Owing t 1 the rough area and high wind; the members of the British Schneider Trophy tesm were prevented from making any practice flights at Calshot to-day. Arrangements for dealing with tiansport and other problems in connection91 words
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Article87 1931-08-29 2 Unable to Attend League Meeting I British Radio Official Service Rugby. Aur. I?. Owing to the ptawure of work confronting the members Of the new Cabinet, and the important of the dec! lon U be taken during the nexi fea weeks, Lird Reading (the Foreign Secret .ny 187 words
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Article120 1931-08-29 2 L Substantial Prospect of Complete Settlement When the bankruptcy ol Omar Khan BUiatfc m connection with which the first oi ten witnesses was examined recently, was Mentioned tn the Bankruptcy Court before the acting Chief Justice (Mr. Justice Sproulei yesterday, Mr. E. N. Taylor (Assistant Official Assignee) said120 words
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Article17 1931-08-29 2 I Reuter's Service! New York, Aug. 27. The Do. X has arrived.17 words
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Article23 1931-08-29 2 Mr. E. P. Cclgan. AC P. Klang. has been transferred to Kuala Lumpur, and Mr. Mumtord from Kuala Lumpur succeeds him at Klanc23 words
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Advertisement374 1931-08-29 2 CAPITOL RESTAURANT Special Race-Dinner To-Night i Asparagus Soup 2s Dressed dab of 2b Fried Red Mullet Cold Assorted Meat Salad 4a Chicken Cutlet or 4b Roast Duck «fc Apple Sauce 5 Fruit or Cheese 6 les Cream 7 Coffee. Co nhine a "g« d day at the Races" with an374 words
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Advertisement665 1931-08-29 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS NOTICE is hereby 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 Supply of Solid and Pneumatic Tyres, and Tubes for Pneumatic Tyres during 1932. Date665 words
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Advertisement622 1931-08-29 2 NOTICES. McALISTER AND CO., LTD. Notice is hereby given that the Transfer Bocks of the Comp. ny Will be closed from Monday. September 7th. to Wednesday. September 9th. Inclusive, tor the preparation of Dividend Warrants. By Order oi the Board. McAl ister Co., Ltd.. C. A. NIVEN. Director Secretary CONSULATE622 words
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Advertisement465 1931-08-29 2 {MMMMW amm\\\\\\\\\\\m\ w H l\l t isn'tOu,il'Li "7 _4_\ m_^ I \il thc Vj^J J^ L W.a—M P^^A. Uak r Wmmt >c W_A9a\m Mm. mmm. *t VP^^S^^^H OUICK-COOKING^^^^ h^^^ Quaker Oats is ac- COO^TTHJ tually ready to eat in 2y 2 minutes from the time the uV^fr!^^^^T^^ water boils, though465 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous315 1931-08-29 2 THE WEEK Saturday. 19th. Hmh Water. 11.42. 88 tt.. 23.20. 9.8 ft Annual Meeting Singapore Posts and Telt graphl Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society, Ltd.. G.P.0.. 12 45 p.m. Bingap te Raise Flrrt Day. Cricket: sec va Singapore Bchoobi al sc C, SCR.C vs HE at SCR.C S.R.C vs. SCC.315 words
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Article511 1931-08-29 3 BIRTH CONTROL PERIL Disappearance of the Healthier Type Dr. W. G. Willoughby. Medical Officer of Health for Eastbourne, declared in his presidential address to the British Medical Association at Eastbourne that in spite of abundant evidence of progress it was not possible to be511 words
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Article211 1931-08-29 3 Finding of the Royal Commission Scotland is becoming more Mber. This ihi view cf the Royal Commission on Licensing Scotland), the members of which, in majority ftnd minority reports refer to the Improvement in the habits of the people. The majority of the Commission, which include211 words
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Article267 1931-08-29 3 Sencr Maya Monteiro, the Consul-Generai i tor Brazil, recently took the British nation to t task for consistently spoiling some cf the finest t and most expensive coffees in the world. He j asked why a country which provides really delicious cups of tea should serve, even in (.me267 words
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Article382 1931-08-29 3 Borodin and Gen. Galen Arrive Hong Kong. Julv 84. Report! trom Canton state that a number cf Russians recently arrived in the city and quartered themselves in several districts. They are believed to be Communists. Under the former police chief. General Anyang Ku. all incoming Russians had382 words
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Article45 1931-08-29 3 It has been decided by Municipal Committee No. 7, in connection with tenders, that a "local firm" to which a preference may be granted ".hall mean a person (or firm) presenting a tender who has an established office in Singaoore and tenders from such office.45 words
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Article252 1931-08-29 3 If in Cornwall everything gees into pie. n. America and the Antipodes everything apparently goes into salad and sandwiches. It was the American who invented the hot bacon and the hot chicken salad, and who served cheeee with sugar and cream, and not only the "petit252 words
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Article49 1931-08-29 3 War Secretary on Way to Philippines Tokyo. Aug. 21. The Americv i War Sectetirv, Mr. P. J. Hurley, arrived en route for the Philippine*. He was entertains t at luncheon to-day by thu Prim? Iftaleter. Thc United States Ambassador lit?. W. Cameron Forbes* was present.49 words
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Article119 1931-08-29 3 The stormy matrimonial career of Job-i Gilbert, the film actor, and Ina Claire, one ot Aemrica's leading actresses, may be ended by the divorce suit she has instituted at Los Angeles, charging her husband with mental cruelty. She declared that following their marB Nevada on May 5,119 words
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Advertisement146 1931-08-29 3 LET US QUOTE FOR YOUR STATIONERY, PRINTING, l-NGRAVING AND RUBBER STAMPS SLUMP PRICES 4. a. ii i in: i ito x €o M ivri». vIATIONERS PRINTERS ENGRAVERS. ORANGEPOP |p| the annum ■Iff Which has Captivated The PUBLIC TASTE f I MADE FROM k^^^^^S FA Mors |pii| California Oranges IfVjf THE146 words
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Advertisement99 1931-08-29 3 4i^»'n^gjQi^itl^^^ FOR l *t tfUmiim «ii«i« m ii a ft h gngggga I ILawwoofiNiM m\ l\ f\ Jf^M'v W HH wF :i \m rMI y^f-T ft y^ 1^ H UN .^jfljtiVl^B v^/n\ COPPER QUEEN TH£ RVBBER TRANSMISSION BELT WITH A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. (Incorporated fn the Straits Settlements).99 words
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Advertisement79 1931-08-29 3 rite "Ankoria" Baby Food of New Zealand is produced only iu the Spring when the fresh green pastures are ai their highest Vitamin Content, '.nd by the introduction of Vitamin D known as THE SUNLIGHT VITAMIN. "Anlcoria" builds up the bone, prevents future tooth decay, and eventually removes the infections79 words
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Article632 1931-08-29 4 WAR DECLARED ON GUNMEN NEW YORK AROUSED Vengeance for Machine Gun Murders New York, July 29. The New. York authorities have at last decided that the time has come to wage war to a finish on the gangster gunman. That is the outcome of gangdom's latest outrage, in which five632 words
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Article160 1931-08-29 4 That the Blind Who Do Not Wish to see May See Rome. July 19. Referring to the presort differences of opinion and points of view between Church and State in Italy, his Holiness to-day expressed the fervent hope that a miracle might happen so that "the160 words
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Article140 1931-08-29 4 Stambul. July 21. When the night has fallen on Stambul. big heavy dogs climb up from the lower quarters and make their appearance in the outskirts of Pera. Avoiding the nightly passer-by. they hunt for things to eat. Before the morning has come they all disappear140 words
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Article36 1931-08-29 4 The Rev. Noel Hudson. Vicar of St. John's, Newcastle, has been appointed Bishop of Labuan. During the war he commanded the Bth Royal Berkshire Regiment and won the D.S.O. and M.C. He was ordained in 1920.36 words
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Advertisement272 1931-08-29 4 I MORRIS MOTOR S. V. built like a big ear DD If* C C With an easy 45 m.p.g., and a comfortable 50 Il\lV,r.i3 m.p.g., the MORRIS MINOR S.V. offers a motoring value and economy never before s.v. models known. Coachbuilt 2 seater m j SlO5O 10-day economy is a272 words
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Advertisement338 1931-08-29 4 •^tfi* jmLWS^u A LET THE MICROSCOPE SHOW YOU the extraordinary similarity between Cow Ciate Milk Food and Breast Milk in a baby's stomach. Note also that ordinary milk powders not prepared bv our m proved P.ocess are r ally no better than raw cows 1 milk! And raw cows* milk338 words
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Article1523 1931-08-29 5 FOUR BABIES A MINUTE Absorbing The Increase The flood of babies, which is the most significant fact in the life of modern Japan, is not slowing down as some sanguine statisticians predicted a few years ago, but is increasing, states the Tokyo correspondent ol The Times.1,523 words
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Article79 1931-08-29 5 Plans Fail to Please All Geneva. Aujf- 21. Reports that work on the nev building of the League of Nations palace has been suspended, are officially denied, in a statement sent out by a Swiss news agency, which adds that 350 workmen are still engaged in the79 words
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Article14 1931-08-29 5 Mr. Chr. T. Hansen has been recognised as t Acting Danish Vice-Consul at Penang.14 words
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Article318 1931-08-29 5 Even in these days, when so many ancient houses and great estatrs are going down, the dispersal of Drakelowe. near Burton-i n-Trent.i the heme cf the Gresleys. is an event. Drakelowe is one of the very few places that have been in the possession of318 words
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Article21 1931-08-29 5 Mr. Louis Thivy, who was recuperating at Tanjong Bungah after his recent successful operation for appendicitis, has returned to Kuala Kangsar.21 words
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Advertisement481 1931-08-29 5 THE Singapore Free Press (Daily and Weekly Editions). Hai Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Telephone: 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. I. premier morning daily in Malaya. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special features include481 words
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Advertisement289 1931-08-29 5 No thrill without an easy start B B h^* rv \-~^SmS^^ b Ww J^&J*W MW \mW JJm "*"^B h V ■^^mm^mm--Br l®?*?^ A mmHl s'JJmS-mtT S j7Ja\\\mma^^^^^!^mmmmmmw^ t&Mk\J mmmmmW^-^m^WtlL tJJJJJJJ&m^mmm ■f^ <y/ 4J- B Bfcfc^^_ 9 Hhh>. jt To enjoy motoring you must start right— start in front on BATTERIES289 words
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Article, Illustration1523 1931-08-29 6 Current Cinema Chat and Comment FILM NOTES Around the Local Theatres [By Our Film Con-expand* nt] oming to the Capitol IX rather unfortunate that the Capitol management could nol arrange to extend the •ea* n ol the Brit sil comedy "The Warm Oorner" ehieb undoubtedly hai provxl one of tIM1,523 words
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Article, Illustration705 1931-08-29 6 Mollie Merrick - WHAT IS HAPPENING TO-DAY IN HOLLYWOOD Mollie Merrick New Pictures for Old Stars Revivals of Silent Films. (By (Free Press and N.A.N. A. Special) the most Interesting development of the present motion picture year is the fact that revivals arc likely to be imdertnkan by at least one studio of705 words
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Article, Illustration1325 1931-08-29 6 IVAN SHARPE - Football Here Once Again IVAN SHARPE Some of the Game's Problems Supporters' Clubs and the Minimum Wage By 'TO-DAY the Knglish Clubs line up for the first time in ttie ltSl-32 Leagur I season. What will it bring forth? In the following article' Mr. Ivan ghatt* landing critic of the1,325 words
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493 1931-08-29 7 SPORT CURIOSITIES Unexpected Surprises in k Football and Cricket B CATHEARf e Press Special] thoroughly British institurxrf niprfctaf that there are led with it. narrows have been slain at by the flight of a ball; a quired have both been known ..ut." In Association football. tball493 words
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Article148 1931-08-29 7 for Mental Illness Canberra, July 27. Ured when human beto walk erect and tacrtod by Sir Colin, e to tht Australian Ins-to-day the ".-suits of mm scienthe J.rvois Skull found' to Central Australia. nrost primitive complete disoomed I *Ull. M declared Sir Colin,' m :hat the148 words
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Article18 1931-08-29 7 (I I i 'aptive through the '"-'P-lies Officer of -venint upon by The officer was '>" Prisoner rescued. I18 words
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Article1767 1931-08-29 7 GARDEN PARTY SUCCESS A Watery Summer Closes [Prom Our Own Correspondent] T London, July 30. rhe London Season finished last Thursday with the Garden Party. Unlike the weather this week it was ideal last Thursday and thus I made the Party a brilliant success. About ten1,767 words
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Article217 1931-08-29 7 Wilful Refusal to Go to Whipsnade The Whipsnade Zoo is steadily rilling up as animals are being transferred from the safes at Regent's Park. It was decided recently ta transfer two pigmy "hippos" from the Zoo to Whipsnade; but when the removal was about to be217 words
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Article143 1931-08-29 7 German Gold Prospector's Fate Stockholm. Au*. 21. A grim story of cannihalism in New Guinea M told by the Swedish Consul Mr. Lindahl. ju.-t returned from the island, who reports that a group led by a German fold prospector were murdered and eaten by Um islanders.143 words
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Article99 1931-08-29 7 The death of Towkay Woo Choy took plac© at his residence, No. 9. Speedy Road, Teluk Anson, on Tuesday. Aug. 11. The late Towkay was a very well-known and old resident of Teluk Anson, being proprietor of Messrs. Yu© Who and Co.. and one of the biggest landlords of Lower99 words
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Advertisement242 1931-08-29 7 tU^? _t filAhlr'n'iT -1±_ W T A splendid protective cream for day use cjfjLSL _Ls_Jß?y V% < and the ideal foundation for powder. f^m\ > < il < Supplement it by "47/7" Cold Cream, the j' ff^ perfect cleansing cream. > > /CM GLCways wH f^^^^^^^^^^ changing seasons indoors and242 words
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Article669 1931-08-29 8 SO FOND OF ARGUING But Young Stanley Baldwin was Quiet Harrow-on-the-Hill. July 28. Old Harrovians all over the world will learn with kindly regret that Mr. J. P. Moore, manager of the school bookshop, has retired, after 53 years' service. In the last half-century practically669 words
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Article240 1931-08-29 8 Suicide Sequel to Threat of Disclosure I. ordi v. July Sl. The duty of mtn whose signature has bfcen forced on a cheque to inform the bank at the earliest opportunity is brought out in a case before the Court of Appeal. Counsel for Martina Bank, appealing240 words
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Article117 1931-08-29 8 R. N. Biswas, the former Singapore Marine Court Usher, who has been in Penang these last few days, will leave for Bangkok to-day. says Monday's Straits Echo, to continue his round-the-world trip on cycle and foot. If his plans matu.e Biswas hopes to go from Siam to Indo-China and Haiphong117 words
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Advertisement423 1931-08-29 8 ifT* What will be best MW mL' v R^i^»J^ for baby? *^F^^^H^^?^BK3| of thousands of W*r doctors, nurses and parents— GlVE BABY MELON'S FOOD. Mellin's has been proved to be the nearest possible equivalent to breast milk. It is easily digested and prpmotes the vigorous development of Baby from birth423 words
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Advertisement198 1931-08-29 8 I fL r amm\ J I OifiSl BRl^ J^a\W-Mmmm> WW Wrh9 M n,MM\^ m^^Jm\wt-- m Hf >i j>tf ML7 \\)a\_^mm_m_^_^9 w> Wr^ Wm Wmm%- L-l*.""— J C m—mW Tfte P&ifect A, "^^^^ket Pocket .^^m. VV wffljm. /mi **m\r Awf mr* JMfr mm mm^H^m^^m»m T^ IxJcrs MADE IN ENGLAND Everywhere CAPSTAN198 words
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Advertisement284 1931-08-29 9 VICTORIA THEATRE i, Sal. Next Aug. v/*^ We Thur>. and y^^maim. Sat Sept. 5. y/C^SS^jS^y^^ atOJOpjn. y^OimJ -^P/^ m vvmi) s& V^/ m m E >^^\Arff\^^ BR,GHT SNAPPY /\!\y. 1& J' MUSICAL SHOW yS BEAUTIFUL DANCING ('HORUS. Popular prices: .5?,50. $1.50 and si.no. HOOKING AT LITTLE'S. SUNDAY. AI'OIST 30th. AT284 words
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Advertisement396 1931-08-29 9 fo o o o o os Q Q Q Q Q Q Qlff WF B B^W m^HF a WF^KfWKm\ v llr li lui I M WW *m U ,^B I T^:^-- WATINEE -$^W f r TO-DAY at 3.15 m J6JLS] TO-NIGHT \9AJS\ 9++9m. Premiere for Malaya {mL?** +mL\ H^ Paramount's396 words
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Advertisement182 1931-08-29 9 AND MARLBOROUGH TO-DAY at 3 p.m. 6.15 p.m. 9.15 p.m. SENSATIONAL! '*^*W^i'-''mmmm^mmg l9n y '.9' V Jfe^ Themightiest f■ K im^SSfe^ *fi i: drama that M has ever I j p &s£■■ production /5| •dfejfft* 3 that will go down in the JL w\ *J§^ iW history of motion pictures182 words
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Article42 1931-08-29 10 SEEFELD— WRIGHT— At St. Andrew's Cathedral. Singapore, on August 26th. 1931. Paul Ernst Gerhard, son of Dr. and Mrs. A. Seefeld of Hamburg, and Doris Kathleen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F Wright of Singapore. The Rev. Nigel Williams officiated.42 words
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987 1931-08-29 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS SATURDAY. AUGUST 29. 1931. LABOUR IN THE WILDERNESS The situation at Home is slowly crystallising and it will become a great deal solider after the meetings of the various Parties and organizations which were fixed for yesterday. There seems little doubt as to what the position will987 words
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Article110 1931-08-29 10 Saturday, August 29th Before Mr. Justice Palgrave Simpson in 2nd. Court at 10.30 a.m. Part heard. -John Dickinson Co. Ltd. vs. Lam Yeong Press. MOITOAY, AUGUST 3 1ST Before the Acting Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Palgrave Simpson in Ist Court at 10.30 a.m. Petition for admission of110 words
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Article45 1931-08-29 10 A meeting of the General Committee of the Asiatic Unemployment Fund will be held on Tuesday, September Ist. at 5.15 p.m. at the town Rooms of the Garden Club. Raffles Chambers, to consider and adopt the Report and Accounts of the Fund.45 words
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Article412 1931-08-29 10 CLUB MEMBER DROWNED Companion's Heroic Rescue Attempts An inquiry was held by the Singapore Coroner. Mr. F. G. Bourne, into the circumstances attending the death of Mr. Song Kee Nam. who was drowned off Katong while paddling about in a Malay koleh on the afternoon of August412 words
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Article303 1931-08-29 10 Statement on Conference Results [From Our Own Correspondent] Londin. July 23. The Colonial Office issued a statement this week on a conference of Colonial Directors and Deputy Directors of Agriculture, which has been held In London to discuss administrative problems in their respective Colonies. Among those present were303 words
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Article249 1931-08-29 10 Hell's Angels at the Alhambra The sacrifice of two brothers after meet IS fully executing the bembing of a German munition depot is the dramatic climax to HellAngels, yet another whirring, tearing, story ol aerial exploits during the Great War which opened at the Alhambra last night. Before249 words
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Article602 1931-08-29 10 HOCKEY PROBLEM it THE S.S.C. ANNUAL MEETING Decreased Revean* ti. th^siu,;;/ 1^ The ground problem f was disclosed at th. S.C.C. which was f yesterday evening und Vl Ub *B* the President <Mr r ?*•**< was well attended ~~v Proposing the adopt and accounts the Chain JJ?* up when he602 words
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Article77 1931-08-29 10 i m The death of Mr. Wi11..... He Dept Btagapon Aircraft iett i Blakan Man am September 1.. very great sh he sra held widow m 9D m The funeral I dari ecinetei. ed by most of th< sons Dept I Wfceath Wife puis,77 words
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Advertisement206 1931-08-29 10 A A L L L L S o o p p p p S BEER S SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong*. ilncorporated in Shanghai*. 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 A 5372. BY SPECIAL "jjL HM THE KING APPOINTMENT TO OF SI206 words
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Advertisement49 1931-08-29 10 A SET OF INSTRUCTIONS for the beginner are now issued with a cheap car. They are know r n as the "Tiii Commandments." The final one warns the unregenerate against driving without a "GAFLAC" MOTOR CAR POLICY. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480.49 words
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Article61 1931-08-29 11 COERCION ALLEGATIONS Enquiry In Bardoli District [Reuter's Service] Simla, Aug. 28. The Government has granted the Congress demand for an enquiry into the allegations that coercion was used in eleven villages of the Bardoli district to extort excess revenue, but it declines to extend the enquiry61 words
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Article293 1931-08-29 11 How Short-Life Mines Would Benefit [From Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 28. The Selangor miners, at an extraordinarv meeting, passed the following resolution, proposed by Mr. H. S. Lee: "It is resolved that the quota or portion of any quota or any certificate of production293 words
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Article90 1931-08-29 11 Return Flight to England r Reuter's Far Eastern Service 1 Osaka. Aug. 28. Miss Amy Johnson, who is on her way home, hepped off for Seoul at 5.21 this morning. Seoul. Aug. 28. Miss Amy Johnson, who refuelled at Urusan. South-east Korea, landed here at 12.20 p.m.90 words
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Article57 1931-08-29 11 50 Killed and 300 Wounded r ßeuter's Service] Madrid, Aug. 27. Telephone news from Lisbon confirms that quiet has been restored but the death roll has risen to 50 with 300 wounded. The northern Provinces are isolated and a strict censorship is operating. It is believed skirmishes are57 words
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£80.000,000 U.S. CREDIT TO BRITAIN APPROVED
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Article311 1931-08-29 11 Financial Aid from America and France New York. Aug. 27. N'< York Evening Post rs. headed by J P. Morgan. reed i>> nes short-term credit of at I 000 'or the British Treasury. lis do not deny the correctness of thc thh ihort-term credit will long-term credit311 words
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Article174 1931-08-29 11 Conservative and Liberal Meetings London. Aug. 28. Holding meetings to-day towart. the National discussed. Members of Parliameettng at 11.30 and the explanation of Government under the MacDonald, after which It is expected the decision, overwhelm- 11 o'clock will be '"'"'l Lord Reading and "on Ls expected. l*bow Party174 words
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Article618 1931-08-29 11 "Attacking Workers' Standard of Living" l British Radio— Official oervicel Rugby. Aug. 27. Following the decision yesterday of a joint meeting of the General Council of the Trades .Union Congress and the National Executive of the Labour Paity that the new Government •should be vigorously opposed in Parliament618 words
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Article34 1931-08-29 11 Bangkok British Colony's Message [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 Bangkok, Aug. 28. The British Colony have cabled the Premier. Mr. MacDonald, congratulating him on his patriotic attitude in the recent political crisis.34 words
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Article203 1931-08-29 11 Mr. Snowden. who. it will be recalled, suffered a serious breakdown in health earlier in the year, has led an active political life for a large number of years and at the age of 67 it is not unnatural that he should feel an inclination to retire203 words
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Article101 1931-08-29 11 A WORLD CONFERENCE Mr. Stimson's Significant Statement PETITION TO MR. HOOVER s f ßeuter's Service] f London, Aug. 28. Mr. Stimson (American Secretary of State) interviewed by Reuter before leaving London en route for the United States, said he was 4 very optimistic about the results101 words
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Article141 1931-08-29 11 Sequel to Bras Basah Road Chandu Raid Charged with possession of non-Government chandu valued at $10,000 a Chinese named Low Siew San claimed trial before the District Judge. Mr. G. C. Dodd. yesterday aft?rnoon. Accused was .on bail of $5,000 and was re- presented by Mr.' M.141 words
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Article123 1931-08-29 11 Growth of Communist Terrorism [Reuter's Far Eastern Hsnfoel Hankow, Aug. 28. Bishop Galvin writes from Hanyang that every available inch of the Mission buildings has been given over to refugees who are crowding into Hanyang, preferring to die in Hanyang of starvation rather than in the hands of123 words
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Article65 1931-08-29 11 Unsuccessful Bid for Freedom I Reuters Service I Marquette. Michigan, Aug. 27. Three good conduct convicts committed mlcide to-day after an attempt to escap? in which they killed the prison doctor and wounded a warder. The men barricaded themselves in a room into which the prison guard, flung65 words
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Article36 1931-08-29 11 Estimate of 7,000,000 by January I Reuter's Service] Nmv Yeth Aug. 28. Mr. Green. President of the American Labcur Federation, estimates that there will be over 7.000.000 unemployed in the United States in January.36 words
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Article27 1931-08-29 11 Big Increase at Montevideo [Reuter's Service] Montevideo, Aug. 27. A Government decree increases the customs duties on the majority of imports bv 50 per cent.27 words
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Article87 1931-08-29 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES fFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] mm London, Aug. 28. .Jg""' I^zarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: £12W23 2 7°iy £1211!16) ForWard The market is steady. WP Symington and Sinclair follows ay s rubber Prices as ,o*?P!£ 21/4d 2187 words
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Advertisement240 1931-08-29 11 GREAT ANNUAL SALE COMMENCES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER Ist RUTHLESS REDUCTIONS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS REMEMBER ITS ONCE A YEAR ONLY. ROBINSON Co., Ltd. (Incorporated ln the Straits Settlements) SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. GOOD/^VEAR Belting Hose Packing GOODVEAR "THOR friction surface GOODYEAR PATHFINnFR- Mm-am transmission belting for hieh snPPd, fln H V K PATHFINDER.240 words
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Article3778 1931-08-29 12 REDUCTION OF LABOURERS' WAGES MUNICIPAL COMMITTEE'S REPORT RECOMMENDATION REFERRED BACK RUBBER ROADWAYS EXPERIMENT COSTS j At their meeting yesterday the Municipal Commissioners considered the report of a committee appointed following the decision by Government to reduce minimum wages for Indian labourers, recommending that in view of thc lower cost of3,778 words
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Article112 1931-08-29 12 DEPUTATION TO EAST Four Educational Experts [Reuter's Service] Geneva, Aug. 27. In pursuance of the plan of co-opsration between the Chinese Government and the League of Nations Dr. Rajchman, Director of the Health Section of the League Secretariat ar.d Mr. Walters, the Secretary-General's personal assistant, are112 words
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Article35 1931-08-29 12 Death of Catholic Party Leader I Reuter's Service 1 Amsterdam, Aug. 27. The death is announced of Monsignoi Dr. Nolan. Minister of State and Leader of the Catholic Party in the Second Chamber. >^35 words
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293 1931-08-29 12 NEW MINISTERS MESSAGE Ideas and Phrases Are Not Enough [Biitish Radio Official Sen ice I Rugby, Aug:. 27. Almost the first act of Sir Samuel Hoa re or. taking over the post of Secretary fcr India in the new Government has been to i-sue293 words
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Article360 1931-08-29 12 Friend of Hoy Walley's Manager Bankrupt A Chine e boxing promoter, well-know n m Singapore, was publicly examined in the Bankruptcy Court before the acting Chief Justice (Mr. Justice Sproulet yesterday. L t m Siew Teng. the boxing promoter in question, said he was man el. sged360 words
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Article315 1931-08-29 12 LDead Man's Signature on Cheque An Indian named Jadt Nath Mukerje was yesterday committed for trial at the Assises by t :he Second Magistrate on Charges I -heating, forgery. :nd using BS genuin B forged document. The sllegaticns againsl the '> kccused were that he forged the signature315 words
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Article619 1931-08-29 12 End of Leader i.„ Rev,,!. „,,r^ 11 OTHERS T0]*,,.,,, ||K| i( I Reuter'i Tharraw.ici.l Saya San. thi qua. V anny and led th, January, snd el I n been sentenced to death In on a charge of trsfii t Eighteen others havi transportation lor lih Saya619 words
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SPORT OF THE DAY.
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Article621 1931-08-29 13 Opening of the English Season The English League football season opens to-day. League clubs are either becoming poorer or wiser perhaps both (writes our London Correspondent). Certainly there have been no transfers of the really sensational type during the close season. There has been the usual steady "general621 words
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Article181 1931-08-29 13 Stamford Bridge Incident (From Our Own Correspondent! London. July 30. The Auto -Cycle Union here, the governing body of speedway racing, this week issued th? following statement regarding the incident at Stamford Bridge on July 18. following the disqualification of Ray Tauser. "A number of riders of the181 words
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Article610 1931-08-29 13 Scottish Amateur Championship [From Our Own Correspondent) Edinbu-gh, .Inly 30. John Wilson (Prestwick St. Nicholas) and Andrew Jamieson, Junr. (Pollck). both former winners, met in the 36-hoies final of the Scottish Amateur Golf Championship at Prestwick on Saturday. Jamieson started well, wining the first three holes in 4. 3.610 words
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Article140 1931-08-29 13 A 220 Yards Hole in One (From Om Own Correspondent] LojiJc n. July 30. The Prince cf Wales did the sixth hele en the Royal Wimbledon Golf c.rr.se last week In one stroke. The hole mea sura about 220 yards and there is a ridge In140 words
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Advertisement335 1931-08-29 13 Growing Children need extra vitamins fcjiiiiiJß ro prevent them from SlrtKl i5 W "outgrowing their strength," S^^B augment the diet with an -it£l occasional course of !§P^il§^ fl V E 1 n W? WM 9^^7*l' rH *o€ w mm m*} mm i m* mm 'mark \L*j^<J7J^- >1| Cod Liver Oil335 words
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Advertisement228 1931-08-29 13 mM I **w VW II- MSI i I PFt *»f^JJ!I ev. f><Sa^ Cm^^*^^J*b4B i-^yarii rresh pork from English farms The rich, nourishing meat which forms the filling of Wall's famous Sausages comes only from well-fed livestock reared on English farms. Smoothly minced and seasoned with piquant spices, it is no228 words
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Advertisement938 1931-08-29 14 BLUE FUNNEL UNE. t REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. FORTNIGHTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES. LONDON N. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICL LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Thrice Monthly Service Liverpool, Havre and Glasgow. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due. Sails AUTOLYCUS For London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Aug. 29938 words
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Advertisement549 1931-08-29 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 TO HONG KONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN Steamer Doe Singapore. WM. CITY OF KHIOS Sept. 6 SA CITY OF WORCESTER Oct! 12 HOMEWARDS. ms. CITY OF549 words
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Advertisement504 1931-08-29 14 P.& 9 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 GO\l-v\irv LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVIC I OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA fi japan. mmmmm* M~ Tonn MANTUA 11.000 Sept. 5 KALYAN504 words
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Advertisement751 1931-08-29 15 0. S. K. Line. L CIIROP& UKKA. NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INDIA. nN|( mm; I LOS ANCiKLLS and NEW YORK ,Bxpm rrelghl Benrfce) Fl :m K( n yj M%KI iondox. Rotterdam, Hamburg (Bremen) and Antwerp via Colombo, Ariel and Poit s. IKI Sl Jt nl9 ||B mm;l DURBAN. P.751 words
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Advertisement513 1931-08-29 15 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES, LTD. ((M Ml( SAILING NOTICE \V» I\\ PRESIDENT LINERS. J/M Ml TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON \\m flf FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO M ■11 SUEZ. PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA NAPLES ANO j■■ GENOA I IM Ml I Arrive Leave \rri\p £^m MM I Pre.s Harris513 words
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Advertisement874 1931-08-29 15 K. P. IVI. KONINKLUKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ fROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA] (Incorporated ln Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN OOVDUfIOJrr Telephone No. 5451. with sub-connections to— Passage. PrelghU Transhipment Marine Departments and Managers desk. M^imeofaave* in tne struts settlements (Singapore ano p*o*/*, of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION B874 words
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Article196 1931-08-29 16 New York Restaurant Plans a Great Success New York, July 13. Recently a New York restaurant startled its patrons by announcing "All you want to eat for sixty cents" (about 35.). The idea has spread until now nearly a score of restaurants are using the plan196 words
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Article197 1931-08-29 16 Mr. Justice McCardie on Assessment as Slave Mr. Justice McCardie, commenting to the jury on the value cf a wife in connexion with a divorce petition brought before him at Birmingham A" sizes said that the husband had stated that his wife was a good197 words
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Advertisement558 1931-08-29 16 Burns Philp Line. ilncorporated 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 SS MANGOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only.] ea. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de558 words
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Advertisement495 1931-08-29 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. W (Incorporated In X3JBJL) ">» GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Rt*it?*r Freight Service la Boston Nr* Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Supz) M.S. SILVERTEAK Sept. 1 St pt T, M.S. SILVERSANDAL Sept. 22 Sept 28 M.S. SILVERWILLOW Oct. 13 Oct ;o N M.S. SILVERYEW Nov. 3 Nm 9495 words
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Miscellaneous332 1931-08-29 16 CHURCH SERVICES ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL 13TH 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 a.m. Holy Communion. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7 ajn. Holy Communion. GARRISON332 words
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Article44 1931-08-29 17 Pei K.N.LI M plane from Neth. East Indies Stafapon AU| 2f>th; Mr. Lo Kong Hee. Mr Lo Fu Sing. Mr. Rollin. Mr Burner Mr. H It Davidson. From Medan lug 27th. Mr Knocker, Mrs. Mi (i Van deff Sande. Mr. Yeo Boon44 words
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Article15 1931-08-29 17 KNI I M plane from Singapore to 26th, Mr Bonier. Mr. Van der15 words
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Article215 1931-08-29 17 Mysterious Consignment on German Ship rika Lim- Hmdenbiug. 7.880 put in at tha pen of Instant. Two officers of M boarded the steamer and 1 i tnauser revolvers, with 1.000.000 besidea three rifle, consigned from!* Dairen. I rau and ammunition are to be deliv r.d j lo215 words
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Article94 1931-08-29 17 Skipper's >:> Weeks in I 'Ptivity Svdnev. Aug. jj. hark in the Aqua- ark, is well ahead of the rk in captivity. •on his 15th u-.^ek in the j "day described by the Taronga Park' i.M from Fullerton Church, as the finest the world. w, hv said, recently94 words
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Article41 1931-08-29 17 *WWM nf j 1i v 1 Sinkin^ of Dredger Shanghai. Au*. 18. ir '«i'<" their lives in the CoMens. entering port -nd .sank the Hai dredger, near clay. when the mishap ssleep. -i r,seued the re- The Coblenz morrov41 words
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Article1549 1931-08-29 17 THE KWONGSANG LOSS Feared Fate of the Survivors Hong Kong. Aug. 20. Anew turn in the story of the loss of th* r^ ne K 3teamer Kwon «»n8 was given last night when the owners received a message from H.M.S Sepoy that the only three survivors1,549 words
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Article513 1931-08-29 17 Discoveries in Lake Nemi The deck of the second and larger of the 1 two Imperial galleys sunk in Lake Nemi has now been brought above the water. To free the vessel entirely from the water and the slime of the lake bed means further reducing the level513 words
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Advertisement313 1931-08-29 17 The Mew A\-~ N SCEMIC ROUTE UV r\ %X Through nature's Wonderland— The Camrdiau Rockies Cross Canada from Vancouver by the toute nf th*owest altitude and easiest gradient of any tra S con! ~V^ a^u Yet r* the hi hest Canadian Ro cky peaks and the rugged wonde-s of Jasper313 words
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Advertisement61 1931-08-29 17 COOKS *AUCWILUA ÜBBMiB service] For Everything Appertaining to Travel, Banking and Freight I Apply 39, Robinson Road, Singapore. Tele. 5907. AMERICAN EXPRESS CO. INC. (Incorporated ln D.S -A International BANKING and TRAVEL SERVICED Travellers Cheques. Letters of Credit. Mons; Orders. Drafts. Transfers nf Funds bv MaJ and Cable. Tours. Cruises.61 words
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Advertisement158 1931-08-29 17 BIBBV LINK. (LONDON ADDRESS: 2*. PALL MaLL. LONDON. S.WJ.]. «j.- tast I'Aia-iur,* Oil Driven Alrfil Passenger Vessels between UA.NOOON. COLOMBO, MARSEILLES. PLYMOUTH AND LONDON wit* through connection from Singapore and Penang. HOMEWARD SAILINQ* Sleamer Leave Raagoon OXFORDSHIRE g^ 17 STAFFORDSHIRE Oct. I GLOUCESTERSHIRE Oct 15 WORCESTERSHIRE Oct. 29 CHESHIRE Nov158 words
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Article1457 1931-08-29 18 SCHNEIDER CUP RACE B. B. Cs Proposed Empire Broadcast On September iath (Hy Our Wireless Correspondent) LOCAL listeners will read with interest the announcement that the Schneider Cup race ib to be broadcast by the British Broadcasting Corporation and that Chelmsford i^ to put the progress1,457 words
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Article454 1931-08-29 18 A Successful Broadcast of Paul Robeson Nac-Vidhayn writes to Um Bangkok Times: I VU interested to see in your issue of Thursday, an account of the broadcast of 'Tristan und Isolde" frcm Bayreuth on the occasion of thc Wagnerian Festival in that city. I can Attest personally to454 words
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Article365 1931-08-29 18 Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations which can be received in Singapore daily: Java Stations: Bandoeng PLM 24.46 metres from about 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney. Australia, and other stations. Uusual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok,365 words
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Article316 1931-08-29 18 The following programmes of music will be broadcast by the studio orchestra of Radio Saigon, under the direction of M. Andre Soyer. SATURDAY The orchestra will perlorm the whole of the opera Manon by Massenet. SUNDAY Washington Post, Sousa; Fantasy on The Beautiful Helene. Offenbach; Ouitarre (for violoncello.316 words
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69 1931-08-29 18 Kuala Lumpur regular broadcasts v.ie until further notice: DAILY on 55.5 Metres 10 30 to 11 am PETALING HILL TESTING. 1 (Except Sundays and Public Holidays). FRIDAY on 65 Metres FROM THE STUDIO 6.30 p.m. Krontchong Music. 7.00 English. 7.15 British Official Wireless News. I69 words
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Advertisement486 1931-08-29 18 BANKS AND INSURANCE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital ln 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. 2 Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Hong Kong Saigon Amritsar486 words
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Advertisement327 1931-08-29 18 MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated ln England). Capital t3,000,000 Subscribed 1,800,000 Paid-up i.050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.666.845 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Esq, Chairman P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambre, Esq J. O Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelford Esq Sir Thomas Catto. Bart 8 C. C.327 words
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Advertisement178 1931-08-29 18 THE /^3\ a&'»A SOUTH |fts BRITISH %>y INSURANCE OOMTANI l| Ml) FIRE, MARINE \\>Z j MOTOR I AN INSURANCE V ||'IH. u LOWEST (lltlUM tkm I c MAROOI OTire J. )■> TBI EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION Lift j FIRE, MARINE MOTOR ah a: PERSONAL A((||iK\] INSURANCE. L. G. JOHNSON m178 words
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Article43 1931-08-29 19 MAIL'S APPEAL TO GOVERNMENT WK RUBBER" Fears of America Securing Control SSR VICE— COPYRIGHT 1 London, Aug. 28. the position in the poin out UM dancer of Amei bankrupt estates and tho falsing Into their control. The rnmenl to make s move to43 words
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Article172 1931-08-29 19 Chinese Undercutting a nan eve i Japane* tradi und by Um "Japan Advertiser.'' interesting comments pn tbe Until Japanese enterprise thai country a serious com"the Empire of the 11 principal textile industry lov wages. Now it is being di which bit Lancashire. Ding Japan especially in arn and172 words
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117 1931-08-29 19 London. July 29. I) ni'.t ries 1 1 m ilaya, 1929, Is to be held on i heme ol reconstruct form a new company "iii. similar title with a in l. goo 000 shares of ss. pre ent company wiP shar- in the new rompany, d, for117 words
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Article146 1931-08-29 19 SAR WARK RUBBER I rch 31. 1931. states! Inst less of 12.451). "ou ror depreciation, £505 Work, and approxi- j ecurring expenditure InStall and labour. ward was £9.934: deduct leaving 14.362. which j trried forward Crop »> during II months ttiona nf the Buklt upeny l, r the ye u146 words
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Article1003 1931-08-29 19 Hosiery Factory Run by Workers Last year there were a number nf reports about the taking over of. factories by the workers. What generally happened was that tinowners of small and not too well managed concerns, finding that they were losinu money monthly, offered their employes1,003 words
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Article223 1931-08-29 19 August 28 SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2i3 29 32 London. 3 months' sight 2j3"j» London. 60 days' sight 2,3 2732 London. 30 days* sight 2(3 13|16 London, demand 2J3 2332 London. T.T. 2 ;3 21 32 Lyons and Paris, demand 1425 Hamburg, demand 234 Nom. New York,223 words
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Article128 1931-08-29 19 August 28 Tin 150 Tons $61.75 Gambler \q Pepper White 28 Flake Tapioca 31^ Pearl Sago Small 414 Copra, Sundrk'd 4.15 Sago, flour 1 75 Devoe's Imperial Brilllam Kerosene per 2 tins 5.38 Sylvan Arrow Kerosene per two tins 4.98 Socony Motor Gasoline ex pump per British Imperial gallon128 words
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61 1931-08-29 19 August 28th., 12 o'rlock noon Tone of Market Stagnant. Latest Cable London Spot sheet 2',d. per lb. New York Spot Sheet Gets. 4 15 16 per lb. Buyers Sellers RS.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 7I) 7^ Standard RS.S. on Tender Sept. 7 7% October61 words
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Article735 1931-08-29 19 HUDAY. AUG. 2KTII CLOSING QUOTATION* 1 Buyers Sellers. 20s 9d 22s 18s 20s lis 9d L2s 6d 9s 10s 10 15 29 32 30 40 nom. 10s Us nom. 2s 6d 3s 6d NOM. 15 20 44 4 9 Hong Kong Tin <ss) 13s 6d 14s 6d735 words
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Article134 1931-08-29 19 Changes in Representative r Prices II United Pres.« Association New York. 26 27 American Can Common 92 911, Cilies Service iCcnu. |g^ iq\ Colombia Gas and Electric 29'. 29 S Curtis Wright 2 7^ 2 7 s Electric Bond and Share Corp. 37 36 S General134 words
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Article49 1931-08-29 19 Rawang Shows £33£*1 Balance [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT London. Aug. 28. Raw ang Tinflelds report shows a profit of £33.961. the amount to carry forward being £25.106. Kuala Hamper report shows a proti: on the past vear of 120.354 and there is £19 339 to carry forward.49 words
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Article291 1931-08-29 19 Popular Prices For A One of the most popular fruits in China is the peach, as it is also one of the cheapest. Among all classes of people the peach is a fruit which is in great demand, and it is sold at prices within reach291 words
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Article76 1931-08-29 19 British Radio —Official Sen ice Rußby. Aus;. 27. Foreign exchanges are: Amsterdam. 12.05'-. Athens 375. Bombay holiday. Berlin 20' Brussels 34.85'_.. Bucharest 817. Rio 3 1-32. Buenos Aires 31 7-16. Copenhagen 18.17'.. Geneva 24.97. Helsingfors 193'^. Hong Kong 11'-. Lisbon 110. Madrid 53.85. Milan 92.92' L.. Ifonte Video 24.76 words
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Article188 1931-08-29 19 LEWIS PEAT'S REPORT Reserved and Idle iMarkel Singapore. Aug. JK. In spite of prices sagging from day to d.,v sellers are reserved, which, in the absence <,t any real demand, makes an ulimnh idkmarket. Low prices are g am affecting thc imports of native rubber which look like being very188 words
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Article131 1931-08-29 19 LYALL EVATT'S REPORT Singapore, Aug. 28. A slight reaction of -s. in the local tm price to-day has brought a halt to the buying of tin Shares, and quotations are all rather easier Buyers refuse to come up to sellers' present ideas of values, so the market has again lapsed131 words
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Article303 1931-08-29 19 Developing New Exports from Oversea A White Paper contains the report on tin Work and fin nice of tho Empire Marketing Board from July. 1926. to March 31. 1931 Stationery Office. Cmd. 3914. fcrice 9d.» It states that during this year Parliament will be asked to vote303 words
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Article65 1931-08-29 19 Two Afore Consignments of Bullion from Japan T«kyo, Aur. 1. Tlie Yokohama Specie Bank has decided to make further ahtpmenta of gold to the vn <t States. A consignment valued at Uai milllkm yen will be forwarded to Seattle by the Hikawa Maru on August 6 and a65 words
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Article91 1931-08-29 19 The second report of A n^lo- Hasten i Tin Mates that the necessary plant to start production pending the erection of the hydroelectric scheme has been ordered, and the bulk of it iias already been "hipped Every etlort is being made to complete Uv ereetion and begin production91 words
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Article36 1931-08-29 19 At the Ipoh Supreme Court on Monday Uu Hon'ble Mr. Justice Priehard. K.C. granted letters of administration to Mr. W. J. Caldwell of Gunong Krch Estate. Kampong Kepayaug for the aetata of Mr. V H. Pearson.36 words
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Advertisement83 1931-08-29 19 Assets exceed $12,000,000 Assurance in force over $38,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House. Singapore v LONDON OFFICE: 27. Old Jewry, E.C. Ihe Company has £20.000 deposited With the Sunremp n«nrt t.t c n »i« n^ «.~j ,x supreme Court83 words
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Advertisement35 1931-08-29 19 TIN EXPORTS AND QUOTAS Exported March-July 2^104 n*n JJJ Jgg Over-Exported March- July 3.060 o 4Q lt Under-Exported March-Julv 360 l^° 3J59 Quota August 2.097 2.402 561 8.841 Exportable Amm* 721 2.457 ~^li ~~^j ""^235 words
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Article706 1931-08-29 20 Hor.st.j j:iorred are scratched. Doub'f Tote Races 6 and 7. Big S 3 R-.ce 7. Fin' R rf 2.30 Dm. SINGAPORE MEETING Scratching and Selections For To-day There have been very' few scratchings for the opening day of the Gold Cup meeting t to-day. The rain has706 words
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Article87 1931-08-29 20 On Sunday, starting at 10 a.m., the "A" Class v. ..l sail the second and last race of a series fcr the Jean II Challenge Cup. The course will be posted on the "A" Class notice board on the morning of the race. On this date87 words
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Article27 1931-08-29 20 O^rtng to the SVC. Drill Hall not being available for use this week-end all ties for Saturdrr ind Sunday are postponed to next week27 words
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Article518 1931-08-29 20 COMMAND MEETING First Scores in Warren Shield Firing first in the Warren Shield competition it the Bukit Timah Range yesterday morning the Headquarters Wing of the Ist Battn. Gloucester Regiment, put up a score of 420 (4 1 points below the Johore Military Forces' winning score518 words
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Article61 1931-08-29 20 Chinese Athletic Association XFs Visit The Chinese Athletic Association (Hong Kong) are sending a team down to Singapore next month and four matches have been arranged to be played at the Anson Road Stadiuir as follows: Thursday. Sept. 10th. vs. Sino-Malays. Sunday. Sept. 13th. vs. Malayan Chinese F.A Tuesday,61 words
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Article46 1931-08-29 20 The Draw for the Semi-Finals The semi-finals in the S.AFA. Cup competition will be played next week, the draw having resulted as follows: Chinese vs. Gloucesters on Monday Malays vs. R.A. on Tuesday. Both matches will be played at the Anson Road Stadium.46 words
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Article130 1931-08-29 20 Y.M.C.A. Carnival Heats The following were the results of the heats held yesterday evening at the Y.M.C.A. swimming pool at Fort Canning: Open Diving. Ho Chin Lai 64.6; Tan Hong Hock 613; Goh Koon Kiat 53.4; Tan Kong Guan 52.3; C. Crocker 48.7. Junior 80 Yards Free Style Championship:130 words
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Article31 1931-08-29 20 I Reuter's Service] New York, Aug. 28. Latest baseball results are as follow: NATIONAL LEAGUE Pittsburgh 3, Chicago 2. Pittsburgh 4. Chicago 11. Philadelphia 6. Cincinnatti 5. AMERICAN LEAGUE31 words
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192 1931-08-29 20 LANCASHIRE OUT FOR 66 Verity's Good Bowling Against Sussex {Router's Service] London, Aug. 21. Although dismissed for only 148 in their first innings Yorkshire were able to defeat Sussex at Brighton after only two days play by the big margin of nine wickets. They192 words
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Article192 1931-08-29 20 Hendren Emulates Hobbs and Mead I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHTI London. Aug. 28. Hendren. tho Middlesex batsman, in scoring his eighth century of the season against Northants at Lord's to-day brought his total number of centuries to 126. thus equalling the record of W. G. Grace,192 words
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Article331 1931-08-29 20 MONDAY S TIES "A" Class Singles P. H. Stewart Brown plus 3 vs. A. D AnderI son minus 15.5. *'A" Class Doubles C. E. Winter and W. A. Wilson plus 15 vs. D. H. Kleinman and J. A. Dean minus 30 (to finish). W. B. Wigg and331 words
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Article85 1931-08-29 20 The following will represent the Indian Association against the Municipal Junior Service Club to-day on I.A. ground: P. K. Bhaskaran. D. S. Fernandez, C. Choor Singh, Wazir Singh. Raj. S. S. Varma, Teja Singh, Ram Piara, Rajahram, Amarchand, Naden. Reserves: Mathew Chandy, Harigovind. On Sunday the following will represent85 words
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Article385 1931-08-29 20 TO-DAY'S FOOTBALL English League Competition Begins The English League football season, which opens to-day. is given an added interest by reason of the participation of two newly elected clubs in the Third Division Mansfield, who are playing in the southern section in the place of385 words
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Article139 1931-08-29 20 Matches to be played en Monday are as follow Division 1. Blackburn vs. Arsenal. Blackpool vs. Sheffield Un.: Huddersfield vs. Aston Villa: Leicester vs. Middlesbrough; Sheffield Wed. vs. Grimsby: West Ham vs. Chelsea. Division II. Barnsley vs. Oldham; Bradford vs. Stoke; Bury vs. Swansea; Chesterfield vs. Plymouth; Millwall139 words
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Article322 1931-08-29 20 "A" Singie* Handicap Chua Choon Sim beat Chua Chi»cn Leong 6 2, 7—5. Tan Thian Sang beat Wee Eng Yong 6 2. 6—l. "A" Doubles Handicap Teo Tian Keng and Poh Guan Chwee beat Seah Eng Kiang and Khoo Kim Swee 6 2. &-A. Chua Choon322 words
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Advertisement217 1931-08-29 20 THE LEGAL STATUS OF THE MALAY STATES by Roland Braddeil, Barvister-at-Law, et< A new light on a much canvassed pi m enabling the "man in the street" to und< i in( clearly the legal side of the political pr |m > of Malaya and to appreciate and value coi rth217 words
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