The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 2 September 1931
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Title Section20 1931-09-02 1 The Singapore Free Press N O 13,430. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE. S.S. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article294 1931-09-02 1 Latest messages from London show that the Cabinet is busily engaged in preparing its prcgramme fcr national economies and ntw taxation Page 11. r An orgy of destruction has followed the murder of a Moslem police* officer at Chittagong Page 11. It is proposed that the manufacturing294 words
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Article1160 1931-09-02 1 The way of the visitor to South America in search of regional cookery is not made easy for him. The British resident replies vaguely to inquiries that "there are soxti" native dishes. I believe, which you wouldn't like." Th< hotels simply ignore its existence (the cooks jThe Times - 1,160 words
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Advertisement171 1931-09-02 1 COWDERED MILK n \KIST APPROACH TO PIKE. T1 !l rASTEI'RIZED MILK n iN\BLE IN THE TROPICS. rnx: v \BLE AT ALL LEADING (HOVISION STORES. RAFFLES HOTEL TXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION WITH MODERN fjilii K m. A IVf I^l TEA DANCE 6.30 to 8.30 MONIA LITTER'S ORCHESTRA SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER sth SPECIAL RACE DINNER171 words
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Advertisement191 1931-09-02 1 wni:\ B n IT ISH CEMENT IS SPECIFIED "EMERALD" BRAND GREEK ISLAND IfLmLll I On GovernmeAt List of Approved Cements McALISTER Co., Ltd. CEMENT DEPT. Phone 5171. Phone 5171. EURWE#HOTEL "Renowned by Recommendation" TWO BANDS. TWO BAftmS. SPECIAL ATTRACTION SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER sth RACE DINNER AND DANCE Non-Stop Dancing Till IAS191 words
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Advertisement169 1931-09-02 1 JrATHSPV AI>VERTT3EMfc;NTS Pepsodent for the teeth Page 3. Ovaltine for the Children Page 3 Goodyear tyres for trucks Page 5. Rene Ullmann's jewellery bargains Pa*u> 4. Jumble Sale at St. Andrew's School Page 2. Robinson's annual fale is now on P.\y? 11. A new Map of Malaya frcm Kelly an<i169 words
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Advertisement21 1931-09-02 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK THE NEAREST APPROACH TO PURE. FRESH, PASTEURIZED MILK OBTAINABLE IN THE TROPICS. OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADINO PROVISION STORES.21 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement352 1931-09-02 2 An effective, paink'ss. and non*-~ irritant powder for the relief and cure of SINGAPORE FOOT, DHOBIE ITCH, TRpPICAL UIXTERS and all skin infections. 51.25 PER TIN. Sole Stockists MBDICAL HALL, LTD. Buttery Road, Opp. General Post Office. Hi AI.ITV— ShKVIC'I-:— PRICE ECONOMY. You will never know how Excellent a Dinner352 words
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Advertisement499 1931-09-02 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given thai tenders are now invited for the following materials or sei vices, and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained in the T«»n<lfr Room. Municipal Offices Erection of Post md Wire fencing to boundaries of Mohamedan. Hindoo, Singhalese end Christian499 words
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Advertisement761 1931-09-02 2 TRADE MARK NOTICES. RftUKUVE NOTICE 13. HERZBY GIVEN tiiat the BOOVB trade mark consisting cf the word "PALMOLIVE" iz the trade mark of COLGATE-PAIMOLIVL-FZET COMPANY, a Corporation duly organised and cxintinp. under the Laws cf the State of Delawne and having its principal oflfes a I 919 North Michigan Avenue.761 words
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Advertisement400 1931-09-02 2 O^% Great Tonic %h for vitality JBrl^ and Health As a rapid, safe and sure re-builder of strength vigour, and real fitness after illness, or as a restorative^that makes you feel that it's good to he alive, Hall's Wine has never been equalled. As soon as you start taking this400 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous741 1931-09-02 2 THK WEEK Wednesday, 2nd. High Water. 00.55; 9 2 ft. 13.05. M n Manufacturing Exhibition meeting. Council Chamber 10 a.m. BtngßpOß Rct:iry Club tiffin. Adelplii Hotel. Address 1 y lOr. H. M. J. Fein. Singapore Races Second Day. Inter-Schools Boxing Raffles School 4.4f> p.m. Hello Boom" Revu<\ Victoria Theatre 9741 words
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Article470 1931-09-02 3 TO SEE DADDY" Boy Voyages Alone From Yokohama to Shanghai •'Shucks' Any kid could do it. I came here to ?ee my daddy and I'm going back to school 'icon." So said little nine year old Don Cull, son of Mr. s. E. Cull, accountant of Messrs. C. J. Doughty470 words
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Article217 1931-09-02 3 Torrential Rains After Typhoon Manila. Aug. 12. Flood* resulting from torrential rains lasting a week have caused heavy damage in Manila and in the surroundintr country. Half Manila Is under water to-day and reports from the provinces state that swollen rivers have overflowed and destroyed bridges,217 words
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Article236 1931-09-02 3 l\S. Aviators' Experience in i Japan Tokyo. Aug- U The Ren^o news agency was informed by the procurator's office to-day that Clyde Pangbcrn and Hugh Herndon wduld be indicted for photographing Japanese fortified areas, but the punishment that would be imposed upon them was net ind236 words
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Article49 1931-09-02 3 I The friends of Mr. C. W. Liddcll, who was at one time in the Malayan Collieries. Ltd., Batu Aranp, Selangor, d?sire to know his present address and any information of this kind will be appreciated by the C.P.0., Perak. who haj- a ccninnmication. cf importance for him. MM49 words
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Article346 1931-09-02 3 Further Incidents Reported Berlin, Aug. 21. The police have secured an exact description of the motor-car with which the criminals travelled to the scene of the recent train outrage and promptly traced it to a Berlin garage. It is believed that this will enable the authorities to346 words
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Article341 1931-09-02 3 t Postponed Visit to Berlin Berlin, Auk- I*. Besides informing the German Ambassador of his regret that he and M. Briand. would, owing to the latter's health, not be able to visit Berlin till September, the Premier, M. Laval, personally telephoned to Chancellor Bruening. The conversation, which lasted341 words
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Article263 1931-09-02 3 German Political Proposal Berlin, Aug. 13. The Press of all Partie- is much concerned abt-jt the reports current of a possible reconstruction of the Bruening Cabinet on a broader basis. For some days the organs of the Middle Parties have been advocating the prcclamation of a Party263 words
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Article456 1931-09-02 3 Rangers' Matches to be Played There One of the most important developments in London football, the moving of Queen's Park Ranger:; frcm th?ir present ground at Loftusrcad. Shepherd's Bush, to the White City Stadium, is now being" completed. Queen's Park Rangers will Jplay their first home456 words
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Article260 1931-09-02 3 Fame and a Fabulous Salary Gone Flora Pinch, the famous hate het -faced star of John Bunny comedies is now compelled to eke but a humble living by doing crowd work 'or a few dollars a dav in Hollywood. Her fate furnishes yet another instance of260 words
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Article214 1931-09-02 3 Foursquare Church with Tip-up Seats Messenger girls carrying paieelL, City workers. m-n, women and ch-ldren nil waved their Bibles in the air outride u floodlit church at Notting Hill Gate one n yht in mail week. The Foursquare Gospel revivalists were adding another church to214 words
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Article27 1931-09-02 3 I In arriving at divorce damages you have to aascss a woman as you would a slave in some Eastern part of the world. Mr. Justice McCardie.27 words
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Advertisement160 1931-09-02 3 SyTi* 'Mm w w nik -^■■i M UJERRY and happy— lull of energy and romping fun their glorious I is derived from nourishment d irom that source alone. TV energy and vitality that chil»n are so prodigal in spending has b* made from the energyreatlDg elements to be obtained only160 words
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Advertisement331 1931-09-02 3 &tate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited BRANCHES: 1 21, fpst Cross street MALACCA. 11, Light Street PENANG. 14, KWne Street KUALA LUMPUR. Registered by and Security deposited with i the Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers. Guardians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised and Interest collected, Probate or Letters of Administration331 words
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Article333 1931-09-02 4 City Girls' Roof-Top Exercises Mr. Anconeus Dell, who spends the day on the roof of Bush House, smote his mighty chest, flecked his magnificent muscles, and inhaled huge draughts of fresh air. "I was discharged from the Army as C3," thundered Anconeus. "Well, ho* did you get this333 words
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Article226 1931-09-02 4 A Barrister's DiscoveryClaims made for milk treated by ultra-violet rays are being investigated by Harley Street specialists and leading London hospitals. The method of treating the milk by means of ultraviolet ray lamps is the invention oi a retired London banister. Mr. J. O. Hickman. It is stated226 words
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Article175 1931-09-02 4 Need to be Revised and Shortened The Bishop of Durham (.Dr. Hensley Henson). writing in the Durham diocesan magazine on the 39 Articles, says that Ihcugh in obedience to the Clergy Subscription Act of 1865 the clergy at ordination and institution still declared their175 words
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Article233 1931-09-02 4 Strong Measures with an Obstruction Fleetwood. A single blow from a navvy's sledge hammer has just cost £587 12s. 7d. at Fleetwood. It came about in this way. The Fleetwood Council recently completed the construction of a new main roadway Fleetwood Road into the town, and when233 words
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Article202 1931-09-02 4 William Powell and Carole Lombard to Marry Carole Lombard and William Powell, film stars, have formally announced their oftrumoured engagement. The announcement came from Miss Lombard while at work at the Paramount studies. A huge diamond on the correct finger gave away the secret to friends and202 words
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Article201 1931-09-02 4 Imperial Airways have now moved from their previous executive offices in Charlrs Street. Lower Regent Street, London, to their new Airway Terminus, which is situated at the entrance to the Continental departure platforms of Victoria Station, Southern Railway. It is the tendency nowadays, in great201 words
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Article278 1931-09-02 4 Plea for Change in Censorship system Sir William Jowitt. the Attorney-General, declared in favour of a change in the system of film censorship in Great Britain. He made the statement at a sitting of the parliamentary committee considering the Government's Sunday Performances Bill. Major Glyn. a278 words
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Article159 1931-09-02 4 The South African Railways administration has converted to actual rail service a fleet of two dozen Morris models, as a means of ensuring the independent, rapid and economical transport of its officials over a wido network of metals. These interesting conversions are equipped with specially robust159 words
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Article111 1931-09-02 4 Huge Sum lUprted to lie Missing According to the Chun W<:. V Canton Government bai Wltti ernment Of Macao inlorminu IhM that Um late Mr Kan n Treasurer of Uu- Chung-fthai pessession of a sum ol IMt.OOl the Chungshan Dtotrid Oovernn sidence which was (i. itroyed il the111 words
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Article114 1931-09-02 4 Woman's Fatal Ov. .<l«.m Univ. The danger of tl* tr;i1 without medical hu Um Liverpool Cdrow i l Was held on Bfamt Vauxhall Road, I r I The husband Jan* about six pert l sutler tioin Mwndfc Walton Hospital. learned since t* takinu tab* tl I tar winch114 words
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Advertisement300 1931-09-02 4 RENE ULLMANNS WONDERFUL BARGAINS NEW WATCHES of the best Swiss makes NEW stock of JEWELLERY of every description REDUCED PRICES and special discounts on all the prices marked. AT RENE ULLMANN Head Office, Branch Capitol Building 30-A Raffles Place Stamford Road— Phone 2464. Singapore Immediate Relief in DENGUE (Break-Bone Fever)300 words
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Advertisement391 1931-09-02 4 THE FUTURE OF THE EMPIRE ties in the arms (ferny nursing mother \^S^£fy nr*HERE are occasions when, do what you V^^^S^/ J X will, the Mother's milk remains scanty, V-'^^y" weak and unsuitable. In these cases Sunthine Glaxo has proved helpful to the Mother, remedying the difficulty and allowing natural391 words
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Article345 1931-09-02 5 Government Saved by Talkers London, July 25. A little comedy was staged in the House of Commons to-day, and tnere was just a possibility of a snap division defeating the Government. Tha business before the House was consideration of Lords' amendments to the Agricultural Land (Utilisation) Bill.345 words
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Article436 1931-09-02 5 Thousands Returning from America Dublin. July 21. All through this summer there has been a continuous stream of emigrants returning to the Free State from America. That emigration has virtually ceased fcr the past year or 6O owing to the unemployment in America consequent on the economic depression436 words
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Article163 1931-09-02 5 Shanghai Compradore Disappears Shanghai, Aug. 21. A tremendous sensation has been caused in Shanghai commercial circles by the disclosure of the apparent disappearance of Mr. Sun Chen-fu, the compradore of Messrs. Reiss. Massey and Company, who had been regarded as one of the wealthiest Chinese in the163 words
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Article219 1931-09-02 5 Apology for Praise of Murderer In a recent Occasional Note (says the Calcutta Statesman* we drew attention to an irsue of a Bengali paper, the Daily Vagnadooi. which devoted a whole page to glorification of the murderer of Inspector Tarini Mukerjee. gave a photograph of the assassin, and219 words
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Article207 1931-09-02 5 Useful Parasites Discovered Karachi. Aug. 7. A woman's penetration of the dense forests to the north-west corner of British Guiana in a fight agaimt sugarcane pe~ts is recorded in the Report on the Biological Control of Insect Pests issued by the Empire Marketing Board. Dr. J. G. Meyers207 words
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Article209 1931-09-02 5 GLASGOW AS "COTTONOPOLIS Manchester's Labour Restrictions Will. Glasgcv; beccme the centre of the cotton industry of Great Britain A suggestion to this effect was put forward by Mr. Ridge Beedle at a meeting ol Glasgow Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Beedle said that Lancashire had only 25.000 automatic lccms compared with209 words
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Article226 1931-09-02 5 Shareholder of Company in Liquidation Mr. Justice Swift, who sat with Mr. Justice Charles in a Kings Bench Divisional Court. found himself in a dilemma when the Court was asked to hear a case concerning a company in which he is a shareholder. Mr. J. P. Ashworth226 words
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242 1931-09-02 5 "What Has to be Said Will be Said" London. Aug. 11. A prote.it that the Chairman of thr British broadcasting Corporation is ".-terilizing or unsvenly applying a new and valuable facility given by science" is irude by Mr. Churf ill in a letter. He242 words
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Article173 1931-09-02 5 New Employment Opened to Women at Canton Among other nete] reforms in Canton is the empl! ymcm oi women as conductors on cmnibui-t^ in itccrdanci with an order issued by the Municipal authorities. The Min On and the China Public Motor Bus Companies have tlkefl the Uad and173 words
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Advertisement496 1931-09-02 5 Singapore Free Press R( Daily and Weekly Editions Hea ,l Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Te leph< >n< Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. Xhe 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. Special496 words
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Advertisement109 1931-09-02 5 "^^s. i^BS^i^^B^^cs^^B-Jl b»^^ i > B bP fl ft i-^"^ bbL bMbIbIJ'^I b^^lbßß^^bbW^^^^^^^^^^B l\ I i^ jnfl| bVblbb^bVJ bb^ bWbbbb^^^^^b^blb^bbb^^^k_^_ I w i inM b^^tßT^vS bV^^^^VJ bH^bb^^>J B^B^^^^^B^^^^^^^ iS^H IU^BI B^BBkSaF^BFB^L a^^k. Ml _^BH BHBBBVBB^^m^^^^^^bl bV^^V'JBB V^r I B^B^BB^^^. -^B^B^r^^^ B^r^^^^3O^lß^B^^fcZ^^S^S£^^B^L4oß H^^kt m»mtt vms what viwr ''wiSf" HIOVI iBOIT VOl109 words
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Article1038 1931-09-02 6 The Wife and the Forgetful! Motorist kl Prom Our Own Correspondent i Lcrdon. Aug. 5. ctorist summoned at Chester Police Court using an obstruction by leaving his car reasonable time explained that he wept to keep an appointment with his wife to take her to the1,038 words
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Article, Illustration1059 1931-09-02 6 Chess Problems and Solutions. By Our Chess Editor World Championships Dr Alekhinc. holder of the world title, has written a long reply to Senor Capablancas n-cent challenge. It is net a happily conreived reply nor one calculated to win the sympathy of the chess world for Alekhine. The Times chess1,059 words
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Article, Illustration24 1931-09-02 6 CASH BUSINESS:-Lunch hour crowd at the New South Wale. State Lottery offic. when the clerks were kept busy by the large number of fortune-hunters.24 words
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Article614 1931-09-02 6 A Note in American Advertising: An EnglLshwxman turning over the pages of an Ameii-an magazine and scanning the adverti.ements therein cannct but be interested. and nvttwt 1 oinuj>i:d by a note that is struck with great vmphasis and persistency in American nl—llMm That note is embarrassment Writes K. H.614 words
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Article326 1931-09-02 6 Beauty of Beauties, Hsi-Shih. by Mrs. Wu Lien-Teh. Kelly Walsh $5. This is the romantic story of a poor peasant girl named Hsi-Shih who lived in Ancient China (495-472 8.C.) and who. on account of her beauty, was chc=en by Kou Chien. King of Yueh through326 words
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Article66 1931-09-02 6 North London magistrates clerk: Were you drunk? Reveller: I was decidedly. The only people who are practising birth control are those whom we wish to procreate the race. Dr. Elizabeth Mudie. When I look round the House of Commons I wonder whether I am sane or they are not. Mr.66 words
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Article1216 1931-09-02 6 HORATIUS - HORATIUS Great System War in America By THOUSANDS of American bridge players are intrigued by the great war which has broken out between the Culbertson Camp and a newly formed organization calling itself Bridge Headquarters. This war. has. for some time, been inevitable, for Mr. Culbertson1,216 words
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Article45 1931-09-02 6 Kensal Rise defendant lam sufferins trom a ceaseless unoccupation. Policeman at WiUesden: When I chared him he replied. "Ses you." Bow County Court witness: When you hav»had a clip on the side of the head from a twoton lorry you cannot remember much about It.45 words
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Article110 1931-09-02 6 M ANY M«rikn *»•>» ™"V"- the uxknl W** Urtattm ler'i own ;»i Every vajrtai note irho pMMd Uu right to V-"'<- 1<: reived out with l»" in ind pte» through St CT« hU legend, u* tor sewn i i ol the Almshnu->. hand (I BUI bOTOI b110 words
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Article114 1931-09-02 7 Exclusive use of Portion of Beach Venice. Residents complain on all sides that the season is not a good one but the Lido seems as crowded as ever and prices are as high as ever. Whole battalions of pretty German girls may b? seen on theN.A.N.A - 114 words
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Letter323 1931-09-02 7 MALAYAN CORRESPONDENCE CLUB To the Editor. Sir, There is a tendency and desire to form new societies and associations to bring together persons interested in a certain thing or subject, even though there is general trade depression and a world wide slump. This is better to323 words
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Article356 1931-09-02 7 LADY ASTOR' S APPEAL As a Peasant Before "Tsar" Litvinoff New York, July 29. A dramatic appeal by Lady Astor to M. Litvinoff. the Soviet Commissar of Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the wife of a Russian professor, who is detained in Moscow while her husband is in America, was356 words
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Article229 1931-09-02 7 Shareholders Walk Out of Meeting Bombay, Aug. 18. At tfac annual general meeting of the J Imperial Bank of India to-day, the audited statement of affairs of the Bank was carried without a dissentient, but before that decision was taken about a hundred shareholders walked out229 words
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Article80 1931-09-02 7 A. M. Allibhoy Lamuwalla, an Indian of East Africa, another world tour cyclist, has arrived in Fenang, says the Straits Echo. He started on his tour from Nairobi, in Kenya Colony, on December 5, 1929, with the motto, "Trust in God and be not daunted." He is a member of80 words
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Advertisement329 1931-09-02 7 gig MgW tb"-a<l-Rnhb*r in*ulat>,,n unilr. tKr W,r. gig MgW >""> lr ""'K talu, a,,H durability of V^ V^ fig ggW ruhhrr ullh Por.y.ity t ,f rollnn ,Kr,md,. 'gf THIS BATTERY f/i wives a mx^ER m V LIFE OF <OXTIM OUS SERVICE Ono of thr most common life of the battery**329 words
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Advertisement361 1931-09-02 7 &<^ jmr f^ valuable medicinal fumes K j. .^F ?.^r wmc^ soothe the throat •B >5 V^<© l ant^ M u c^y n d soreness Bp* \^^^T nd '"Oammation in the hron<r>^ C '< chial*. The delicate brcrtthin< hß^^.^ X^ tubes arc all cleared and thor--I^^^^^V^. X oujjhly disinfected by361 words
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Article708 1931-09-02 8 Surgeons and Treatment of Shock In the section of Surgery of the British Medical Association at Eastbourne Mr. Eric Lloyd opened a discussion on burns. He said: "The immediate treatment of a burn or scald is the treatment of shock and attention should thus be focused from708 words
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Article235 1931-09-02 8 Invitation of Wafd Party Cairo. Aug. ti. It is stated here that 13 members of the Labour Party arc 1 visiting Egypt some time after August 20th. I am told that the Wafd Party are responsible for this visit. It seems a pity at this moment235 words
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Article68 1931-09-02 8 Nautilus' Message Which Suddenly Stopped Hamburg, Aug. 24. Sir Hubert Wilkins sent out a radiogram from the submarine Nautilus from the 81st degree as an answer to the Norddeich radio station's appeals. But before the message could be taken down, the sender stopped emitting, and all68 words
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Article465 1931-09-02 8 University Men's Prospects The ■featemmt that engineering MM a profession offers inadequate payment for beginners and but slight prospects of promotion, was made by Professor C. E. Inglis. one of the members of the RlOl Court of Inquiry, in an address before the Institution of Mechanical Engineers465 words
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Article574 1931-09-02 8 Oner upon a time every Englishman was popularly supposed to take a cold bath. I wonder when thus heresy orginated. Pr>bably at the end of the nineties, in the wake of th.' Empire building "he-man." Anyway, by the time I was old enough to be lcctur d574 words
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Article176 1931-09-02 8 Gen. Nf Yee-wo Shot \kti in Macao M.I. in MM OenertJ N| *ee-w« i pw> nilitavy leader, ttvflni in peJtieJ n** VTacao was the vutin <>i pi liu< :ion lat« last Blgtat Hi 3lac < by an unknown tmmOuti •arly this mornint: Tht> murderer mde n»«l lu176 words
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Article37 1931-09-02 8 B«rn> i>.-pit< em at.'ly KflCf the I--17-ya- M »< Hospital at SjKinvtn. Kmplnv<<i b) tl Company ptoJ picture belm Bta KlecHbl lamp in ih< In the comp«nj \\;»>. ;l(Cii!npl!>ll d Mi^.s Poo, .«ii ni known In CI37 words
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Advertisement314 1931-09-02 8 T\he "Ankoria" Baby Food of New Zealand is produced only in the Spring ivhen the fresh green pastures are at their highest Vitamin Content, and by the introduction of Vitamin D known as THE SUNLIGHT VITAMIN. "A)ikoria" builds up the bone, prevents future tooth decay, and eventually removes the infections314 words
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Advertisement192 1931-09-02 8 \V/ V r- BBBbV BBBBBBBBBBBBB^ |^j B^M. BBBr 7 I tt BfetelL ■Xl (WARNER BROS HJEfc: J fIBBBBBBBBBBISSXCXIi£^taHM_ -nr- Bg^"****g"^^^ \f a> McAvoy's lovely stockings 1 are cared for by Lux TTT LIKE THE GREAT HOLLYWOOD Care for your stockings the v v STUDIOS, LEADING FILM STARS famous screen stars,192 words
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Advertisement241 1931-09-02 9 VICTORIA THEATRE To-Night, To-!Vlorrow and Saturday, iScpt. 2ml, ;>rd and sth at 9.30 p.m. ENORMOUS SUCCESS MRS. ALFORD PRESENTS HELLO! BOOM!! BRIGHT SNAPPY MUSICAL REVUE SATI RDAVS AUDIENCE SPOTTED A WINNER V O 1 KT VOl'R MONEY ON BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE POPULAR PRICES. S,"^ L,, "vTcTORIA MEMORIAL H\LL Opening241 words
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Advertisement204 1931-09-02 9 Last Night's Packed House Convulsed with Laughter I A Great All -British Triumph at tli<» CAPITOL SPECIAL MATINEE TO-BAY ar,3.15 \6A5\ TO-NIGHT \9AS\ The Famous British Comedy Success, "ROOKERY NOOK BEN TR AVER'S celebrated Aldwych Theatre Farce LWith the Original Stage cast including TOM WALLS, RALPH LYNN 1 ML f^204 words
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Advertisement174 1931-09-02 9 Watch for LAND// fr™^^^ 1^ TELEPHONE N9 6909 y^^ T JfFsJ TO-NIGHT ~7»T* Howard Hughes* HELL'S ANGELS UNITED ARTISTS MIRACLE FILM THURSDA Y. The Successor to "The Divorcee" NO RMA 5> rt c> A Rtn "STRANGERS MAY KISS" Another Super from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The ACHIEVEMENT OF A MASTER DIRECTOR and a174 words
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842 1931-09-02 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1931. THE CASE OF THOMAS MOONEY The news that a motion for a new trial of Thomas Mooney has been filed in San Francisco reopens as far as international interest is concerned, a case which has been described by some American extremists as typical842 words
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Article435 1931-09-02 10 Chin Ah Kow was yesterday morning fined by the District Judge Mr. G. C. Dodd. $100 or to serve 6 months rigorous imprisonment for being in possession of dutiable liquor at No. 30-6 Jalan Besav. The Postmaster-General. Kuala Lumpur, received to-day, says Monday's Malay Mail, the following telegram from Mr.435 words
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Article144 1931-09-02 10 A KEEN VOLUNTEER The Late Mr. Charles Darby [From Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh. Sept. 1. Deep regret is felt throughout planting cycles in Perak at the news of the sudden death last night of Mr. Charles Darby, manager of Narborough Estate, Sungkai. It appears that Mr. Darby,144 words
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Article491 1931-09-02 10 Visitor's Recommendation to Local Chettiars The recommendation that the local Chettiars should lose no time in establishing a bank of their own in Singapore was made to a gathering of Nattukkotai Chettiars of Singapore who assembled in force at the Adelphi Hotel roof garden yesterday afternoon to491 words
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Article246 1931-09-02 10 His Excellency and Mi-s Clement 1. accompanied by Mr. E. E. F. Preity (Secretary to \hv High Commissioner for the Malay States*. Mr R. J. Curtis < Aide-de-Camp* and Mr. C. W S Corry (Private Secretary* will leave Singapore by Ihe night mail train at 8.30246 words
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Article21 1931-09-02 10 Mr. H. Benjamin Talalla. who was suddenly taken ill on Thursday night, is at present in the Tanglin Hospital. Kuala Lumpur.21 words
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Article644 1931-09-02 10 R.A. Surprise Malays in p% ILA 2: Mal.,v. The R.A.. who drew w* and then beat them 1-4 to H Of the S.A.F.A. Cup con,, I equals of the Malays at th, dium last evening, and a«ll: T* held up the Malays" npect< final by drawing 2-2. Th.644 words
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Article56 1931-09-02 10 Representative SidcV Vh Java The United Bi tcrduy for I 'I' 1 Mtotether M Gloucrstns. tWO I R.A.. and two rfW as foUoi Glouccsttrs M West. BMdtffck Nichol Utoodwrnrd Towi w Cookf. Uiwrortli inK rt RE. I.i«ut O J »1 R.A.- Ellis R.A.F Wrbl^: in uunnqiwni ces.s;ir> to56 words
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33 1931-09-02 10 STRAITS SETTLEMENTS (SINGAPORE) ASSOCIATION I A committ.-' ni«>' day September Bth Room at f> p m 1 I of the Commit'' Matters I Labour. Muni, it il RaiUl :invi H"' 1: Ocncral H33 words
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Advertisement300 1931-09-02 10 COATES PLYMOUTH GIM THE NAVY'S CHOICE SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO.. LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong). [Incorporated in Shanghai). 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 5372. New Shipments Now Available ENGLISH DANISH 1 COLD STORAGE""™ ARE HAVING SPECIAL BARGAIN IN EVERY DEPARTMENT I ATTRACTIVE LINES EXCELLENT VALUE300 words
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Advertisement73 1931-09-02 10 Just Published. NEW MAP of MALAYA Showing land alienated for agriculture, mining, forest reserves, Malay and other reserves SCALE 6 miles =l inch PRICE $10.00 EACH. AVAILABLE IN BOOK OR WALL FORM KELLY WALSH LTD. (Incorporated in Hong Kong) RAFFLES PLACE— SINGAPORE. U. S. De SUVA BROS. JEWELLERS A NEW73 words
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Article571 1931-09-02 11 CONTINUOUS MEETINGS preparing Economy Plan for Pai liament N HV iAX PROPOSALS DRAFTED triUsb Radio Official Service] Ruffby, Sept. 1. t member.* are engaged on a week f xtl Aork They will hold full meetings tx-tween will be in constant touch, the various aspects of571 words
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Article35 1931-09-02 11 bbel il( cr R o p orted Killed H> liter's Service New Y'ork, Sept. 1. rebel leader, Agapito been killed during an enMartna Corps in which the Affording to the New York 'despondent.35 words
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Article27 1931-09-02 11 Team Resumes 1 Practice Briti u '"►-Official Service! Ru*by. Auc. 31. MW due to bad weather, fJ(r Trophy team was able "day, although condition* uli-al.27 words
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205 1931-09-02 11 COMMUNAL HATRED Terrible Sequel to Police Officer's Murder fßeuter's Service] ChUUtfon*, Sept. 1. An orgy of destruction throughout the day with the mob completely out of hand, is estimated to have cost the city £750,000. An infuriated mob stormed the Hindu business area, ransacked205 words
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Article99 1931-09-02 11 Another Sacco-Vanzetti Case I Reuter's Service I San Francisco, Sept. l. A motion for a new trial for Thomas Mooney (who with the Labour agitator Billings has been serving life imprisonment since 1916 in connection with a San Francisco bomb outrage* has been filed by Attorney C.99 words
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Article99 1931-09-02 11 Compulsory Inoculation in Barcelona [Reuter's Service] Barcelona, Sept. 1. Inhabitant? of the Sanmartin district, outside Barcelona, are being compulsorily inoculated, with the alternative of imprisonment, to prevent the spread of plague. Several houses have likewise been burned. A message on Aug. 28 stated: It is reported that 6099 words
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Article75 1931-09-02 11 Austria's Position Under 1922 Protocol Berlin, Aug. 31. Germany is preparing for a rebuff in connection with the proposed A ustro -German Customs Union. It is expected that the International Court of the Hague will give a verdict that, while Germany is within her rights to negotiate such75 words
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Article59 1931-09-02 11 German Airman's Flight From Europe to America I Reuter's Service] Toronto. Sept. 1. Von Gronau. the German airman, landed on Long Lake. Ontario and leaves for Chicago to-day. (Von Gronau was engaged on an aerial survey of the northern route from Europe to America, a task in which59 words
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Article32 1931-09-02 11 Homeward Flight Through Siberia [Reuter's Service] Moscow, Sept. 1. Miss Amy Johnson landed at Irkutsk at 10 o'clock this morning and resumed for Sverdlonsk after half an hour's lest.32 words
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Article130 1931-09-02 11 Indian Killed and Two Injured Several Indians were last night involved in a stabbing affray in Bernam Street as a result of which one of them died. It appears that Sundara Vali Mukkaya was saying prayers in connection with the death of his mother, which took place recently130 words
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Article214 1931-09-02 11 TO-DAY'S MEETING New Station Suggested as Venue All the Singapore unofficial members of tha Legislative Council and a Urge body of the principal merchants cf the town are expected to attend the meeting *n the Council Chamber at 10 o'clock this morning to discuss the proposed Singapore214 words
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Letter522 1931-09-02 11 THEN AND NOW To the Editor. Sir Some of those employed and unemployed to-day will remember the days of the great War. 1914 In Kits and Flags 1918 In Motor-Cars and Fags 1931 In Rags and Tags With many thousands unemployed in Malaya, foreigners. Japanese who522 words
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Article32 1931-09-02 11 Malay Football Spectator's Death A Malay spectator at the football match between the Malays and R.A. at the Anson Road Stadium yesterday afternoon had a sudden seizure, collapsed and died.32 words
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Article133 1931-09-02 11 Whoopee at the Marlborough Whoopee, which enjoyed such a prosJperous season at the Alhambra recently, opened last night at the Marlborough, and. despite the length of the Alhambra run. proved its quality by again packing the house. This is the first time that any film after packing the133 words
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Article437 1931-09-02 11 COOLIE'S DEATH Remarkable Story of Tanjong Rhu Tragedy Police enquiries following upon the discovery of the body of a Hokkien Chinese in the water near the Slipway at Tanjong Rhu on the morning of July 8 culminated in a remarkable story related to the437 words
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Article373 1931-09-02 11 Excellent British Comedy at the Capitol <By our film correspondent) The British and Dominions Film Corporation presentation of the celebrated Aldwych Thtatre farce Rookery Nook with the original stage cast, which opened at the Capitol last night easily merits a leading place in the comedy films we have373 words
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Article31 1931-09-02 11 The death took place on Sunday of Mrs. Ho Geok Lan (Madam Yeow Seok Hoon> at the age of 83 at her residence. No. 167, Tranquerah. Malacca (our Malacca correspondent writes.)31 words
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Advertisement196 1931-09-02 11 ANNUAL Colossal Reductions in all Departments. i Remember Our Sale ONCE A YEAR ONLY I Robinson S Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements). I RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. KflHMHpri opecify HALL'S A iJDistemper. M or r ich appear- I fl K ance ;m( ((onom > I Time lays it; hand196 words
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Miscellaneous92 1931-09-02 11 COMMODITY MARKET LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREIZ PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 London, Sept. Ist. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £118y 8 (£l2O 13U6). Forward £121»/ 8 (£123 5!16). The market is easier. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber92 words
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Article654 1931-09-02 12 The Alleged Pact Breaches inGujerat I PROPOSED TRIBUNAL Simla, Aug. 25. Conversations in political circles show that Mr. Gandhi's discussion with Mr. Emerson this afternoon covered the question of the alleged breaches of the Delhi Pact, particularly in j Ciujorat, the United Provinces and the NorthWest Frontier,654 words
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Article586 1931-09-02 12 MR. GANDHI'S SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS A message before the Simla conference stated: The likelihood of Mr. Gandhi going to London is now very remote. Till last night the situation was regarded as not hopeless. In-| deed, at one time it looked as if the deadlock' would be solved, but with the586 words
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Article535 1931-09-02 12 In the reply of the Viceroy (wh:ch is nowreleased for publication) to Mr. Gandhi's letter; of August 14. His Excellency makes it plain that the Delhi Pact never contemplated th«"suspension or abrogation of the ordinary law." The Viceroy stated: It appears to me to be necessary535 words
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Article116 1931-09-02 12 SITUATION IMPROVING I Important Leaders Give Themselves Up (British Radio Official Service) Ruffby, Ait*. 31. The India Office, in a statement on conditions in Burma during last week, says the situation continues to improve satisfactorily on the whole. In tiie Theatmyo district the surrenders now amount116 words
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Article61 1931-09-02 12 Major C. A. Gordon Smythe. accompanied by Mrs. Gordon Smythe has arrived to tak •> ever command of the 1 20th Burma Rifles. Taiping. Major H. G. Gauntlett. the Acting Commandant, having proceeded to Burma on transfer. Major Gordon Smythe is not a stranger to Malaya, having been stationed here61 words
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Article1068 1931-09-02 12 SANITATION ON ESTATES Chairman on Financial Difficulties The following is a record of the meeting of the Central Health Board held on August 11, at office of the administrator. Present:— The President, the Hon. The Controller of Labour, Malaya, Mr. C. D. Ahearne. M.C.S.; the Vice-President, The1,068 words
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Article880 1931-09-02 12 HANKOW STREET SCUFFLE Growing Animosity of Chinese Coolie Class Harkow, Auk. 9The growing animosity of the lower-class Chinese to the foreign community in Hankow, traced through innumerable small incidents in the past, has culminated in an incident that has aroused the greatest indignation among the foreign880 words
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Article37 1931-09-02 12 Shoredtch woman: I am a wife and a good 'un -at that, and that's more than some of "em can say. Motor-cyclist in a letter to the Kingston Bench: I have covered 105,000 safe and lawabiding miles.37 words
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FASTER AIR SERVICE TO INDIA
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Article197 1931-09-02 12 Kenyfl to Karachi in Eight Days [British Radio —Official Service) Rugby, Aug. 31. The progress made with the construction of the great maritime port at Haifa, on the coast of Palestine, will make it possible for Imperial Airways to introduce, experimentally, a faster and more direct winter197 words
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Article, Illustration27 1931-09-02 12 Death of Famous 1 Reuter's Service Ltrdtn. Aug. 31. Sir Hall Caine. the novelist, died at 11.16 p.m. to-day. hgrdf[hkghjk; kjkl;l Hit Hall Caine27 words
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Article78 1931-09-02 12 UJS.A. and the Bfjrptian Proposals 1 Rcnii r's Bervlci <air<, Bcpt 1. Adv::: received by the Vnrpttan flnTuniimiMt rhov. fchsl t'li' cation question in America ls progressist; in a sutisf acton,' manner. Invitations to the cotton congress probably will be issued on Oct. 1. The United States Department78 words
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Article60 1931-09-02 12 Long Distance Flight Le Bourßct, Sept. 1. Le Brln ;md Doret are awaiting favouribk weather l?> take ofl fcr Tokyo and are whiling j away the time in practice flights. Cables from [Japan and Russia reveal treacherous weather, 'especially in Sbcria. Meanwhile the Fr nch <md Oerman authorities60 words
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Article45 1931-09-02 12 Club Premises Returned to Owners I Reuttrr's Service Rome, Auk. 31. At SRnor M ls-^olini's order the Catholic Club premises seized during the recent disputes hnve been returned to their owners except in Rome When the formalities have not yet been completed.45 words
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Article24 1931-09-02 12 Southend magistrate, in a husband and wife case: When yount? pecpl- get married the JUltleei think it v.-ould be nice if they lived together.24 words
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Article230 1931-09-02 12 LONDON ANXIETY "*mk*r Exlrtlit, Negotiations VIOLATIONS Of LAW neuters Bervfcti I'fKiori Anxiety regarding the futur.- 4 expressed in a Times editorial is unfortunate that Aafto-ChJiM negotiations wen- suddenly resumed to a conclusion in June, e pecia] rent reports can bt- believed the pn ment is on230 words
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Article233 1931-09-02 12 Judicial Procedure in NoullttsV Case n. Vandwuymep. alias Noten Vandcruyen will be tried in N military court, probabh npi I gt in accordance with Chin eedure, says the Shanghai Tin Ing Judge will t>> i military i a Judge of a hlgJx r lit, a npi the Kucmint.'.nu;.233 words
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Article44 1931-09-02 12 Reopening Under MiHtarj Supervisioa I Keut r'.- Bi Aust.r tm%af East Texas oilfield ls re-O jet to certain conditions t<> b« ITexas Railroad OoßUßtafc n lating body. A United ni I remain in the ottfh M t to enforce thr- conditions44 words
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Article33 1931-09-02 12 "No Belter TVn fhc .Monarchy" IKiut-rs Bi a tnflMOdotn RBMlifCttO Of t!' N Workers coi'.flfminur Uh new Cl better ttasn Ui i• r ■octal Mid revolutl i either Ptoebn or B33 words
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Article26 1931-09-02 12 Determination to Difficulties The MtVm-vkle «W the financial < risis ordinary response afftrtiiiK CMQ.OOMM cent. Of the boMM at a lower rate ft Inl r»ri26 words
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Article1143 1931-09-02 13 Good Match in Men's Final [From Our Own Correspondent] Malacca, Aug. 29. The linal cf the men's doubles was commenced before a large gathering including the Hon'ble Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Millington and the Hon'ble Mr. H. E. Nixon. The finalists, consisting of Chua Sin Earn1,143 words
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Article187 1931-09-02 13 Singapore Championship Matches Play in the Singapore Championship will resume on Sunday at 10 a.m. The following are the fixtures: 10 a.m. Open Mixed Doubles Championship; Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Pennefather vs. C. Misson and Miss F. Horii; Tan Chwee Hock and Miss Wang Siew Eng vs. Koh187 words
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Article35 1931-09-02 13 A Large Inter-State Programme I From Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 31. The Hockey Association has arranged a full State programme, with matches with all the States and Settlements, including return fixtures.35 words
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Article144 1931-09-02 13 Trtt lollowiiig were the result* of the first round of the Clerical Union Tournament (American Championship) Lim Kim Teck (300) beat J. P. Tham (245): G. E. Kraal (300) beat Goh Keng Mian (133): Kueh Sing Kee (300) beat Kee Yew Watt (291). Yeo Koon Yam (300) beat Lee144 words
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Article69 1931-09-02 13 Reuter\s Service 1 New York. Aug. 31. Sundays baseball games resulted as follows NATIONAL LEAGUE New York 8 Philadelphia 2. New York 0: Philadelphia 3. Brooklyn 4: Boston 3. St. Louis 5: Pittsburgh 0. St. Louis 4: Pittsburgh 1. Chicago 3: Cincinnatti 4. AMERICAN LEAGUE Boston 4: New69 words
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Article61 1931-09-02 13 The following are the fixtures for September: Tin sday Bth. Band Night. Saturday and Sunday 12th and 13th. |fen*S Monthly Medal (Stroke). Wednesday and Thursday 16:h and 17th. Ladi?s" Monthly Medal (Stroke). Sunday 20th. match versus Japanese Golf Club < At Home*. Tuesday 29th. Mixed Foursomes Competition61 words
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Article64 1931-09-02 13 Good Bowling by Covill, Minnis and Walford London, Aug. 19. The match between the M.C.C. and the Army resulted in a win for the Army by 4 wickets. The following are the final scores. M.C.C. 140 (Walford 6 for 31). and 97 (Major MinnLs 7 for 48>64 words
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Article47 1931-09-02 13 American Loses to A. Blake in Four Sets London, Aug. 20. C" >vd (New Hampshire). —Albert Blake. :n EiviUh profes.'i ;iiol. who resides on the Ri'era sensationall: beat Tilden ban to-day. 6 —l. 2 —6, 11 —9, 7 —5, in an exhibition match.47 words
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Advertisement299 1931-09-02 13 .ttub highest qiiality 4-cylinder diameter crankshaft- Imat tam^ I marine engines builr today— aluminum pistons ior maximum Kermath 35 and 50 H.P. modeb. power deveioMDcnf 800 m l \nt\ Point for point, these Kermaths RJP M.^I*?ZSt%&£& «aeU offer constructior. superiorities you ling work in laieSnftdies*tnlL can t overlook: 330-cubic-inch pis-299 words
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Advertisement258 1931-09-02 13 ■S^3£&S^*p^'isT^. T y^'2S?;^^B Start taking FIL-O-SAN 1 KJ+LJriL X OBTAINABLE AT ALL CHEMISTS AND STORES. at $1.5« and $2.60. Tbe $2.60 size contains double the quantity. Distributors: ADAMSON, GILFILLAN Co., LTD. Singapore and Branches. Natural Chemicals, Ltd., 28, St. John's Lane. London. E.C.I. E^S^St rVesh pork I From English farms258 words
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Advertisement809 1931-09-02 14 BULE FUNNEL LINE REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. FORTNIGHTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES. LONDON N. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. i Thrice Monthly Service Liverpool, Havre and Glaspou. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due. Sails HECTOR For M'seilles, L'don, R'dam, H'burg and Glasgow809 words
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Advertisement545 1931-09-02 14 EUennan Bucknail Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England). "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS ANP SUEZ CANAL OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. s js. CITY OP KHIOS Sept. 0 s.B. CITY OF WORCESTER Oct. IS HOMEWARDS. m.s. CITY OF LILLE For545 words
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Advertisement450 1931-09-02 14 P.£r» O. British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated in England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMtvi LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage Hiupm MANTUA 11,000 Bept. 5 KALYAN 9 000450 words
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Advertisement717 1931-09-02 15 (SAPU S ™«*™™^<>™^ o ROTTERDAM AND in T 10.500 Sept. 910 I KATOftl MARU T 10.000 Nov 5 6 rNI uaRU T 12.000 Sept. 2^ 24 KASHIMA MARD T. 10,000 Nov 19 20 T 10.500 Oct. 7 8 YASUKUNI MARU T. 12 000 DeT 8 9 I 10.500 Oct. 23717 words
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Advertisement431 1931-09-02 15 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES LTIT7JP ■I I SAILING NOTICE j\\ PRESIDENT LINERS )JM Ml TO MARSEILLES. NEW YORK AND BOSTON \\m I N R x*^. RE ND PENANO a COLOMBO AM I M.E7.. port SAID. ALEXANDRIA VAII.RS AM> 118 MM I *rrt»» l.tarf l.r:.>r Arrive isj^L MM S>or«. S'porr. P«n*ng m431 words
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Advertisement632 1931-09-02 15 K. P. IVI. (Incorporated in Holland.) Transhipment, Marine Departments and Managers desk. •^Pre^ntatlvei, in the Straits Settlements (Singapore D o p. OM)# of the TEAVtI.LERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BC7REAL BOOKING OFFICE ROYAL DUTCH INDIAN AIRWAY* Sa^, Tembilahan. PcW.-Pa,^. P n(?alian CRFMF2 S^ V dneSday Sept 2 Muntok and Palembang. TOBFI i^Tww632 words
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Advertisement609 1931-09-02 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 8.8. MANGOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only] ij. ifARffI.T.A is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins609 words
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Advertisement448 1931-09-02 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. nc (Incarpontod in U.S.A.) v» GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Ke^uiar Freight Service to Boston, N e Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez) M.S. SILVERTEAK In Port Sept 7 N# U M.S. SILVERSANDAL Sept. 22 Sopt 28 M.S. SILVERWILLOW Oct. 13 Oct 19 M.S. SILVERYEW Nov. 3 Nov448 words
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Advertisement61 1931-09-02 16 SINGAPORE SHIPCHANDLER! COMPANY. SHIPC HANDLERS. SHIPBROKERS. COMMISSION AGE MS. Offices:- MA YNARD'S BUIDIM'I til, Battery Road Telephone No 6433 ELECTRIC TORCH With the ROTOMATIC SWITCH Jhc GREAT Huttrry K<onam*t Th» conston* purchase I bctteries i< dv > no W* wa^tothel>ghfh'"9 turntd Mi accidentally The ROTOMATIC SWITCH i< seres yov OQO61 words
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Miscellaneous676 1931-09-02 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Monday and Thursday 7 a.m. Kedah every Saturday 6 p.m. Xota Tinggi 6 p.m. Kuantan (via Jerantut) 6 p.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6 p.m. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang, Kedah and Lower Siam 7 a.m. F.M.S., Batu Pahat, Muar, Mersing,676 words
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Miscellaneous89 1931-09-02 16 Commissaire Perre Lecocq, Pren. 4282, from Dunkirk 1, for Saigon 1. Silverteak, Brit. 3693, from New York 1, for Port Swettenham 7. Lipis, Brit. 462, from Port Dickson 1, for Malacca 2. Tinombo. Dut. 525, from Selat Pandjang 1, for Batavia 2. Toyohiko Maru, Jap. 3118, frcm Hong Kong 1,89 words
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Article1251 1931-09-02 17 Its Place In History I in India of both recent haw brought the Civil and the fore. Little, however, is heard of the Indian »ik it has so ably done in nues to do to-day. In order the part the Indian Marine v history and ?ts importance1,251 words
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Article336 1931-09-02 17 Canadian Australasian Transfer There is considerable significance in the announcement of the formation of a new company by the Union Steam Ship Company of Nerv Zealand and the Canadian Pacific Company to acquire the Canadian-Australasian Rcyal Mail Line. The latter maintains a mail, passenger, and cargo service with336 words
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Article31 1931-09-02 17 A warehouse has been erected in Tientsin in which goods may be kept in bond for a year. Outside Shanghai there is no such warehousing accommodation in the* whole of China31 words
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246 1931-09-02 17 AS DECK HANDS A Sad Unemployment Tale London. Au*. 14. Two Instances of ships which have beer entirely manned on deck by certificated offlcers. and a considerable number of cases ol oncers, who signed on in the forecastle o ships ordinarily manned, are mentioned in246 words
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Article396 1931-09-02 17 Two Companies Said to be Discarding Service As aftermath to the recent pilots' strike at Shanghai, two steamship companies have partially dispensed with pilotage service. The China Press learns. It was reported that following the strike, the Dollar Line has failed to engage pilots for certain ships, which396 words
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Article270 1931-09-02 17 Of Great Value to Navigators An automatic wireless beacon station has been established at North Saddle Island, near Hong Kong, China, and further beacons are now to be installed at the Roumanian port of Constanta on the Black Sea coast and on Kennery Island at the mouth of270 words
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Advertisement339 1931-09-02 17 I SlAi^^i 1 naßaptoktip tkhfanuttkls btattfy cfimatt" I BV A^*^*.^m ,J a±. A J wvw v^nrr fBBjB9B^ HB^ Bm b\ i V I I Apollinans "DOGS HEAD" GUINNESS IS GOOD FOR YOU I Gives you strength I I Agents: SIME, DARBY CO.. LTD., S.S. F.M.S. mKS^^ V 1 V £-ari^t339 words
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Article187 1931-09-02 18 The British Museum has lately been presented with three volumes from the Yung Lo Ta Tien, the famous Chinese encyclopaedia, which in all probability was the most stupendous literary work ever completed,. Compiled to the order of the Emperor Yung Lo. who reigned at the beginning of187 words
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Article127 1931-09-02 18 Henry Kelly. V.C M.C.. a provision dtaler, of Birchftelds-road. Longsight. Manchester, appeared for his public examination at Manchester Bankruptcy Court. It was stated that Kelly had businesses in various parts of Manchester. His statement Of affairs showed estimated liabilities of £4.593 and a deficiency estimated at £397.127 words
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Article107 1931-09-02 18 A correcpondent of the Manchester Guardian calls attention to the feat of Sandham. the Sin icy player, who was on the field all the time the match between Surrey and Hampshire was in progress, an*! asks if it has ever been brsten. It has. SandhanVs scores were 113 not cut107 words
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Article144 1931-09-02 18 Mr. Lewis Manning, a prosecuting solicitor at Bournemouth police court, said that as soon as Cecil Barrett, a bookmaker's runner, rec ived a summons for making a false representation to obtain unemployment benefit he took a gang of hooligans to h'> former employer's houst at 11144 words
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Article59 1931-09-02 18 Series of Tragedies in France Toulon. Aiir. ■>■ There h ive been number of de-iths from :i viclen. ftorm on the south coast of France M:ny boat> capized in the heivy seas and a motor-ear ran mto a canal at Aix-en-Pro-vence. The three occupants of the car were59 words
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Article137 1931-09-02 18 Arnold Bi mutt's b to w n at ;i:i I'nfortunaU time for th? seUii thing, and the total Ii.SH Red Ml thmn consld rrd alth ci >; ..rs igo the imouni Mpi been three times iretier B I v ,!l UlitO and m;mv p dead «vtter wm137 words
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Article38 1931-09-02 18 A rattier rtmvi feMB pIHV.d in N ntfen id out ron ■pteceand pi or m rtwisW rtS th H ■rivy .t out rrom i m tta ioU dub «hcse cblcl ctaim to i prchlbtttou Jj [be m. m«<38 words
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Advertisement222 1931-09-02 18 HONK HONK! AUTOMOBILE BULBHORNS AT PRICES PROM $2 EACH BOBMEO MOTORS j *\a\ SINC APQPE 3"O"<. ■Mow Parker JV I Fressureless £J I improves your handwriting I w Pressureless Touch" and f eatherlight poise combine I in the new streamlined Parker Duofold to give such in- I slant, easy flow222 words
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Advertisement410 1931-09-02 18 BANKS AND INSURANCE CHARTERED RANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated In England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital In 600,000 share* of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,*****0 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000.000 HEAD OFFICE: 38. Blshopsgate, London, 8.0. 3. Agrnctef ft*"* Branches: \lor Star Hong Kong Saigon \mrltsar410 words
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Advertisement330 1931-09-02 18 MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. i Incorporated Id England) Capital ea.000.000 Subscribed 1.800,000 Paid-up 1.050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.664.845 BOARD OF DIRECTORS; J. M. Ryrie, Esq. Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro. Esq.. J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelf ord Esq. Sir Thomas Catto. Bart 8.330 words
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Advertisement136 1931-09-02 18 the /m SOUTH OMf BRITISH fiW INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED FIRE, MARINE. TK\\\ n AND MOTOR CAN INSURANCE AC(MTKI) Al LOWEST CURRENT KATFs L C. MARGOLIOUTi! Mw *g. Office 2. Finluy- r i ,t—t. THI EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPOKVTION Ut FIRE, MARINK MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL ACCIDKM INSURANCE L. G. JOHNSON.136 words
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Miscellaneous623 1931-09-02 18 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio I Stations I The following is a List of stations which can! be received in Singapore daily: I Java Stations: Bandoeng PLM 24.46 metres I from about 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and I telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Uusual call after623 words
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Article446 1931-09-02 19 HOW SIAM FELT THE SLUMP I'KICES HALVED hterrstii Views of Mr. Lo May ps ol net* m Siam. tell I r between November last his year was revealed to Mtatm on Monday m^rn- Ifay, AdviuT t ,h? ;tnd Communications. utv .Ticia 1 visit to the said, the price had Although446 words
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Article52 1931-09-02 19 I IIIJrMV u\ Hlllf of I AmstrnLun. Aug. 21. th.-rlands in July were 1 ""iii.s. aj ld for tn nrst I "at 1.151 millions, as J*> m.lUons for Ih. samel m July were valued IJJ Hi m u «rst hali: of the CQlßpind v.ith 1.025 a 'rto^52 words
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Article272 1931-09-02 19 Losses Nearly 200 Million Marks Bremen. An*. 21. A sequel to mm Df the great st financial dLsa&iers in Ci.rm^n history— the d.saster which contributed much to precipitate the reet-nt bank crisis— Uxjk pile* to-diy when nvre than 500 creditors of the- Nor.h German Wool-combing and Yarn272 words
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Article254 1931-09-02 19 RUBBER MANU FACTURES Bristol Business Men Plan Own Firm Formation of an organization for the manufacture of rubber products in Bristol is being contemplated by th* board of directors of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce, it was revealed in a statement released follow inp a recent meeting of the board.254 words
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Article177 1931-09-02 19 Ford Company's Operations In addition to salvaging old cars bought through its dealers, the Ford Motor Company :!<>•.■ much to pievent waste in its own factory permUooa at Dearborn. Mich., including the' rertaJming of many rubber products. These ttvttlea were described in a recent article by Edwin P.177 words
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Article83 1931-09-02 19 [Biitish Radio Official Service; Rugby. Auk. IL Foreign exchanges are: Amsterdam. 12.05 1 Athens 375. Bombay Is. 5•, d Berlin 20.05. Brussels 34.87 '-j. Bucharest 817. Rio 3, Buenos Aires 32' Copenhagen 18.18, Geneva 24.99, Helsin^fors 193. Honp Kong II 1 Lisbon 110, Madrid 53.05. Milan 92.92 1 Montv83 words
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Article349 1931-09-02 19 To- Day's Price Changes EXCHANGE KATES September 1 SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2|3 29(33 London, 3 months' sight 2(3% London, 60 days' sight 2|3 27|32 London, 30 days' sight 2|3 13|16 London, demand 2|3 23|32 London. T.T. 2 j3 2 i;32 Lyons and Paris, demand 1425 Hamburg, demand 234%349 words
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75 1931-09-02 19 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION September Ist.. 12 o'clcrk noon Buyers Sellers R.SS. equal to London Standard. Tone of Market Very Dull. latest Cable:— London Spot sheet 2»,d. per lb New York Spot Sheet G.cts. 5 per lb. RS.S. equal to London Standard. SpotAverage buyers price for August -7.74 cts.75 words
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Article850 1931-09-02 19 TUESDAY. SEPT. IST CXOSING QUOTATION > Bayers Seuera. A*>am Kumbang t£> 20s 9d 22s Austral Malay (£> 18 S 20s Ayer H:tam (ss> Us 9d 12s 3d Bangrin Tin <£> 9s 10b Batf.ng Padang <ft 10 Batu Caves ($1) 29 32 Bukit Arang (sl> 30 40 nom850 words
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Article132 1931-09-02 19 NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE Changes in Representative Prices I D n ited Press Association J New York. Aug\ 29 31 American Can Common. 94 t x 92 h Cities Service <Com>. 10^, 10 1& Colombia Gas and Electric- 30' 30 Curtis Wright 2 r 3 Electric Bond and Slum- Corp.132 words
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Article84 1931-09-02 19 Decrease in Yield of 11 Per Cent The final all-India wheat crop of 1930-31 shows that the total area reported is 32.181,000 acres, as against 31.654 OOP acres last year, or an increase Of two per cent. The total yield of the crop, which has already been84 words
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Article189 1931-09-02 19 The report of the Eastern Telegraph Company, the communication assets of which were acquired as from March 31 1928. by Imperial and International Communications, states that' the income received during the year 1930 amounted to £477.542. to which has been added j the provision of £28.000 which was189 words
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Article26 1931-09-02 19 Evatt and Co.. Kuala Lumpur. Secretaries: Renong Consolidated. 628 hours; 275.000 Yards: 703 pikuls. Katu Tin 704 hours; 119,000 Yards; 620 pikuls.26 words
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Article209 1931-09-02 19 f l 1 1- i The following ib the Directors' report to the shareholders of McAlb.ter and Company to br presented at the annual Keating on Sept. 9th. at noon. The amount at the credit of Profit and Utm Account for the year ended Jutie 30th, 1931 after209 words
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Article364 1931-09-02 19 "Business Getting Steadily Better^ When directors of the General Tire and Rubber Company declared the 62nd consecutive dividend on company's common stock last month. W. ONeil. president of General, announc.d that the company had made and sold 18 per cent, more tyres in the first six months364 words
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Article147 1931-09-02 19 Dismal Kecord of Acute Depression ISnmhav. Aur. 17. A dismal record of ;-.cute trade depression itdisclosed in th»- official rejx>rt of the foreign trade oi Bomb iy Presidency for the year t-nrirxl March 31st. Imports of private merchandise fell by nearly £19.500.000 (or 31 (NT rent.)147 words
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Advertisement50 1931-09-02 19 \.ssets exceed $12,000,000 t Assurance to force over $38.000,000 The Great Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore LONDON OmCB: 37, Old Jewry. 8.0. A-rmAcrrvK plaw op AaeußAHc. WAJmnx Secretary Managing Director: Actuary a C KNf)X H. W. RAPER A ROBINSON. F.LA50 words
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Advertisement102 1931-09-02 19 MALAYA RUBBER STATISTICS the momh TSUI 1931 Übber Concentrate Late, PRELIMINARY RETURN Sheet Crepe Latex, Crated Latex. TOTAL Tons Revertex, Tons Tons Name oi Port Export Transhipment Export Transhipment Export Transhipment Proper S.S., F.M.S.. Proper B.S. F.M.S. Proper S.S., F.M S p aa T 63 nil 30 2 n» nil102 words
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Article1493 1931-09-02 20 The Singapore Cap Senu-Finals.—Gun-ners the Surprise Team. Gloucesters' Malaya ('< mmai.d Successes. Oar Promising Schcotbcy Cricketers R.S.Y.C. Rowing. The Singapore Cup has now practically reached its final stage. It should have done so definitely at Anson Road yesterday evening for the Malays, bearing in mind that in1,493 words
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Article156 1931-09-02 20 WEST HAM BEATEN Blackburn Hold the Champions > f Reuter "s Service London, Aug. 31. Results cf League matches to-day were as follow. DIVISION I Blackburn 1, Arsenal 1. Blackpool 2. Sheffield Un. 0. Huddersfield I, Aston Villa 1. Leicester 2. Middlesbrough 2. Sheffield Wed. 4,156 words
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Article125 1931-09-02 20 Results in Preliminary Rounds The preliminary rounds of the Singapore inter-school boxing tournament took rlace at Raffles School yesterday. The results were as follow Class 1 (119 lbs): St. Andrews beat Raffles: Trade School vs. Outram School (draw). Class 2 <112 :bs.». Riffles beat Rangoon rtrad; St. Anthonys125 words
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Article84 1931-09-02 20 Rivers— Kwi Fight To-night The Rivers vs. Battling Kwi fight takes place at the New World to-night and forms the main event on a programme of seven contests which should prove interesting affairs. Albert Grether. a boxer who arrived in S-ngapore on Monday from Japan, i&.ues a challenge to84 words
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Article61 1931-09-02 20 The September Bogey Competition of the Singapore Golf Club will be played en Saturday and Sunday. Members are a^ked tc note that no player whose name docs not appear on the Time Sheet on the first me sticned day may play on the i/iain course. The September61 words
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Article719 1931-09-02 20 SINGAPORE RACES Scratching and Selections for To-day There have been very few scratchings lor to-day's events and there should in consequence be interesting racing with the going even better than on Saturday. We give the following selections: R»ce 1- Ponies— Class 2 Div. 2 5% furs. 230719 words
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Article18 1931-09-02 20 The Mixed Foursome Competition for September will be played off on Wednesday afternoon, September 2nd.18 words
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LOCAL LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENTS
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Article183 1931-09-02 20 The Johore and SJI.C. Events Results in the S.C.C. lawn tennis tournament yesterday were as follow: Profession Pain R. B. Gotch and G. P. Stringlellow beat A. L. B. Perkins and P. T. K. Hobbes, 5—2, 6—3. A. D. Anderson and W. H. Droogleever beat N. A. Sedwick183 words
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Article216 1931-09-02 20 The following were results of ties played on Sunday .'"in the Johore Ciril Service Club Open Invitation Tennis Tournament: Men's Singles (Level) N. A. Sedwick beat Ahmed bin Hussin 6 l, 8 I; A. D. Anderson beat B. Neyland 6 o, 6—2; R. F. Smith beat I.216 words
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Article116 1931-09-02 20 Yesterday's Results "A" Singles C. A. Peterson beat F. Norris, 7—5, 9—7. T. Lei)sslus beat V. C. de Sousa. 6 4, 6 2. •B" Singles N. N. Leicester beat N. A. Pestana. 6 4, 7—5. K. C. Balhetchet beat J. L. Pestana. 6 4. 6—2. E. S. Monteiro116 words
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Article426 1931-09-02 20 Twelve Teams in S.C.C. Tournament Six-a-side soccer has always been a popular game at the Cricket Club and very good entries have been received for the competition which opens on the Padang to-morrow (Thursday) evening. It will be noted that Rugby players have adopted the competition as a426 words
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Advertisement121 1931-09-02 20 SALE "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" DELETED RECORDS These records have been deleted from the general catalogue to make room for ru A records issued bi-monthly. Now is a uniqm opportunity to obtain good records that arc no longer being pressed. S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD (Incorporated In Hong Kong* H.M.V. SPECIALISTS Raffles121 words
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