The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 4 September 1931
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Title Section19 1931-09-04 1 The Singapoare Free Press \o. 13,4& ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY, 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article117 1931-09-04 1 It is announced that neither Italy nor France will compete in the Schneider Trophy race— Page 11. It is learnec? authoritatively that the Cabinet's financial proposals will not cast any further burdens on industry Page 11. Fieice opposition to the Premier from the Labour benches is expected117 words
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Article282 1931-09-04 1 THE SCHNEIDER TROPHY j I Reuters Service I London. Sept. 3. It is officially stated that the withdrawal of Italy and Prance from the Schneider Trophy race is subject to the grant of a 6 months m postponement of the contest, which the authorities are considering. Lateilt home282 words
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1207 1931-09-04 1 <IX> HANG TUAH. 1 Many hundred years ago. when Malacca was ruled by Sultan Mansur. there lived in a village near the ancient town a family of four brothers the eldest of whom was named Hang Tuah and the youngest Hang Jebat. Hang Tuah1,207 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement185 1931-09-04 1 1^ IBfißTnpHHl mil* jfl ssshl OBTAINABLE AT ALL iK\i«i\Ti PROVISION STORES RAFFLES HOTEL EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION WITH MODERN SANITATION TERMS MODERATE. THIS EVENING TEA DANCE 6.30—8.15 p.m. FOLLOWED BY INFORMAL AFTER DINNER DANCE 9.45 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER sth SPECIAL RACE DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY Tlonia Litter AND II i«185 words
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Advertisement142 1931-09-04 1 I EUROPE HIHOTEL "Renowned by Recommendation" TWO BANDS. TWO BANDS. SPECIAL ATTRACTION SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER sth RACE DINNER AND DANCE Non-Stop Dancing Till IAS a.m. DANCE MUSIC BY THE EUROPE HOTEL NEW DANCE BAND, DIRECTED BY MR. R. H. LAMBIE ROBERT DRESCHER'S FAMOUS VIENNESE ORCHESTRA. BWlI»I-« THE EUROPE HOTEL LTD., Telephone142 words
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Advertisement150 1931-09-04 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Facts about Craven A Pa*:e 7. Last night of Hello 800m Pn*:e 9 Ocean Accident Policies Page 20. M.igical Malaya from Kelly and Wal^h Page 10. Sisson's bitumen solution is the finest covering for exposed iron and steel work Page 11. CHRYSLER I ENDURANCE t WEDDING PRESENTS A150 words
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Advertisement6 1931-09-04 1 OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES6 words
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Article207 1931-09-04 2 "Claims Cannot be Justified" Reciter's Stfnrtoc London. Sept. "Thf clattm advsneed for the test cannct bt« justified" Is the concJusion of the committee oi the London Hospital Heaaarch Oonunittee after eKpertownta vrith the Bendien cancer diagn(-s:.s The Oonunittee add. however, tint "Dr. Bendtett** Integrity and honesty ol purp207 words
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Article97 1931-09-04 2 Campaign to Meet Foreign Competition Bervl Lrid'Mi. Sept. A.-> an endeavour to assist te.i producers it has be n decided to Institute an Intensive campaign to increase the censumption of Empire tea In the United Kingdom, where the influx cf foreign grown tea has created a grave97 words
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52 1931-09-04 2 1 Reuter's B xvfcel .New V«.rk. Sept. 3. The Bupreme Court hai Igro dan order autbi ri';- the State BpnMns Superintendent to pay an initial M i) r < it div d !ic( to iin de« postton in the Er < of the United states52 words
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Article42 1931-09-04 2 Til.- number <.f calls attended by the Municipal accident ambulance during the month (1 AttgUSi Was 228 and Of these 7 were to cases OUtalde Municipal Limits The eases are classified as follows: Motor Car Accidents 27 Total 22842 words
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Article49 1931-09-04 2 A tatul accident occurred on Saturday evening at about 6 o'clock at the Ipoh railway marshalling yard, when Kathamuthu. an engine driver, while working a shuntlnp engine, slipped from the engine and was run over. He was promptly removed to the District Hospital. Whan he died an hour later.49 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement342 1931-09-04 2 (AMTI4C effective, painless, and non-~ rritant powder for the relief and ;ure ol SINGAPORE FOOT, DHOBIE TCH. TROPICAL ULCERS, and all >kin infections. 51.25 PER TIN. Sole Stockists MEOWAL HALL, LTD. 3, Battery Road. c Opp. General Post Office. QLALITY— SERVICE— PRICE ECONOMY. I You will never know how Excellent342 words
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Advertisement644 1931-09-04 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given chat tenders are now nvited for the follow itig materials or sei vices, ind that particulars of such tenders may be >btained in th* Tender Room. Munlctpal Dfflces: Bending and placing reinforcement and erecting and dismantling shuttering in connection with construction644 words
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Advertisement814 1931-09-04 2 FOR SALE. VALUABLE FREEHOLD LAND situated at Fernhill Road off Stevens Road containing an area of 67.848 SJUUM feet together with the four plank and attap houses thereon bearing Municipal No.; 43-A. 44, 44-A and 50 Fernhill < Road. Tctal monthly rent $75.00. Apply to ALLEN GLEDHILL, 22a RaHes Place.814 words
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Advertisement495 1931-09-04 2 NOTICES. ORDINANCE No. 155 (COMPANIES). Statement by the Sze Hai Tons Banking and Insurance Co., Ltd., as at Thirtieth Day of June, 1931. The share capital of the Company Ls 52.000.000 divided into 20.000 shares $100 »ach. The number of shares fawjed is 20.000. CalLs to the amount of $100495 words
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Advertisement316 1931-09-04 2 r -^t I «=t i\'a > > t Tic_i .L-ll £4 IS '< 1 L >r rt~t t- [jfrH J z t I BEAUTIFUL KA'mM!.ji ks AND BERTAM PANELS. Ideal for Bungiilow.^ „-cj q Superior quality— harrt ,v (ir u chicks promptly repa n ()T QUf T Q tion write316 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous165 1931-09-04 2 THE WEEK I FfMay, »th. High Water. OfcjOt, i.l ft. i^.oo. so it mtrr-Bchooh Boxinf Cllnala) Raffles School 4.4f» n m saf.a Cut): r.a. n afalayi «u-pi.y Saturday. sih. Klgta Water, 02.55. 7.:< tt.. 14.11. ha tt East Coast Railway cpeninf. VMC.A. Bwteminf Carnival. Fort Canning Pool, s Johore Ru^by165 words
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Article551 1931-09-04 3 Reformer Demands Individuality Mr. Richard Plcard wantc to reform theworld! And thc^e are a few of his "wants": Each tfirt and woman must design her own flcthrs and hats; Man must give up wearing "cylindrical i tubes, and pattern his clothes on those of the early Greeks; Eve/y551 words
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Article401 1931-09-04 3 But He Had Not Much of It A team of Polish girl scullers rowed against England over the University course from Putney to Mcrtlake in mail week. They were interviewed when they arrived in London by a Daily Express representative. "Ycu." sa:d He-Whc-Must-Bi -Ob-.-yed. "will401 words
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Article18 1931-09-04 3 I do not mind replying for "Modern Literature," but I cannot answer for it. Mr. J. C. Squire.18 words
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Article130 1931-09-04 3 THE DANGER OF INDIGESTION Few pecple rea!ke that danger lurks behind that seem ngly unimportant discomfort aftei bating. Nevertheless.it is true, for nine times <yit of ten .the trouble is caused by excess stomach acid which not only makes food lcrment but also attacks the" stomaeh lining and Jnay cause130 words
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Article596 1931-09-04 3 A Superstitious Man Who Caught a Cold You are not superstitious. You prefer not to walk under ladders, and cross the road when you observe that you are approaching one so that your avoidance of it will not look too jointed: you hate Spilling the salt, and596 words
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Article299 1931-09-04 3 Traffic Jam May Lose The Next War An armv beaten becanMJ of a traffic lam This is a proposition that confronts the military authorities bv reason of the extensive i mechanisation of the army and the I in H Inn that took place at Aldcrshot. have been designed299 words
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Article44 1931-09-04 3 I The death took place recently in Modan of c Freiheer W. von Treuberg at the age of 81. r Frcihcer van Treuberg had lived in De!l since 1886 and only retired from active wr>rk as a planter at the age of 74. T44 words
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Article230 1931-09-04 3 Lays Down Life to Save Servant Bir.— a, Aag. Id. A noble d:e:l by fcrgrtnt 11. C. LawkT of he Madras Reserve Police, wlrlch resulted n he saving of tl: i lif: of hi: irvunt bit tei j o his own ciea.h. Is ths tubjcit cf commsndaion230 words
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Article49 1931-09-04 3 Th_ deith tc.k t pq| mln on Ann :'8 Of Dr. J. C Ooofce, LR.CP. -id S 4Fdin». retired Deputy lJirt--^:- c: Bfodieal s-ivc Ccylca. Tba bJ is cenrtv d by hjs wife ind Btvmi ih- tkk^i of whom li Mr. E W. l I-:,.,, .Sur.,ynr n[ LLusla Lunvar.49 words
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Advertisement377 1931-09-04 3 Cflflk ->v BaShf 1 *ut. n imulmtlmn unit*, tJU U'^Wi] Sh £-tf T/ I>u n t>^"« dmrmhUUy —^^m^m^^S^^^B ■^M^KflHESntr ■■BkSSnHU 1 >„...,/ iniiilanon i. tnn.i* from P»rl Orfnrd < rdar rhrmlcmlly MBM *^^^^^^M—^M t 1 mnii dmrk-room m*p*rtrd ,^m MH TAX ALWAYS DEPEND ON A WIIXARD BATTERY Nothing bul the377 words
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Advertisement196 1931-09-04 3 Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited. BRANCHES: f Zl, First Crow str«« i V f \i \t^A I 11, Light Street PENANC K-vne 5,r... K AIA $%s£] 1 i Registered by and Security deposited with the Straits Settlements Government. Ac as Trustees. Administrators, Receivers. Guardians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised and Interest196 words
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Article1095 1931-09-04 4 Relic of a Romantic Past London. THOUGH the anniversary of the Golden Wedding of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore actually fell on July 16, the celebrations were postponed till August when all the family would be at Glamis Castle and so that they could be held1,095 words
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Article684 1931-09-04 4 MOODS MODES OF EVE Although we are nowadays compelled to buy much more material for the making up of a frock, in a sense the present style of dress is economical. I here refer particularly to the dressy gowns which we can don for afternoon wear and later for evening684 words
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Article, Illustration430 1931-09-04 4 I {{AM ANY people think that an artist's model studio there was a fine parquet floor. I visuals* gets money for jam," said a painter to Used a perfect pink rose on a blue velvet square, me at the end of a tiring sitting. "Som- imaginatively,430 words
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Article, Illustration172 1931-09-04 4 VfISITORS are loud in their appreciation of the really simple food that is .obtainable here, dispensing with richness but exquisitely cooked. They also enjoy the spectacular item of the casino cabaret entertainment. Suddenly the lights go out and outside the huge rwindovs a dazzling golden rain falls, illuminating the172 words
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Article396 1931-09-04 4 SUCCESS to the majority. I suppose, means first of all a big position, then big possessions and lots and lots of money. It is a fine thing to start at the very bottom of the ladder and climb up and up and up a wonderfully exhilarating feeling. But it396 words
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Article376 1931-09-04 4 WHATEVER justification there may be for calling in the servant to show that you can write your name in the dusty patches left behind, mistresses hesitate to indulge in that exhibition. There are other and better ways of dealing with the problem. Modern methods of dusting should be376 words
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Article86 1931-09-04 4 Who doesn't look smart in a trim tailleur theje days? A suit of grey woollen mixture, perfectly plain with a neat skirt showing pleats and front, and the straight sac coat fastening well over to take away that cold strip of thin blouse which is usual in86 words
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Article99 1931-09-04 4 Something rather new and smart in lounging suits is unrelieved black satin, cut with wide flared legs and a slim-fitting hip band. The jacket is one of the tuck-in variety with a V- neckline, and the suit is belted at the waistline and finished with a brilliant99 words
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Article126 1931-09-04 4 Something in the nature of a surprise is the new colour combination showing on many of the present time frocks. The two colours are grey and brown, and was first introduced to Hollywood by Francis Dee. Miss Dee adds a brown hat, gloves, handbag and slippers to126 words
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Article72 1931-09-04 4 Here are two very smart evening frocks as worn by the film actress Eleanor Boardman. The first one is of pale pink chiffon over blue chiffon, with the blue of the frock repeated in a wreath of cornflowers, worn like a Hawaiian lei. Tea-rose, a new and delicate72 words
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Article608 1931-09-04 4 Experts Needed f Or Beauty Treatment i BY JOSIF GINSBIRC, MD I am asked often how long th- r■lift last? One sh^uJd r,; face that has been lifted *UI older. A lift does not pnttnl f aging, it merely removes th. .J5 present. It Is608 words
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Article143 1931-09-04 4 Perfume is the BO* 1"--make-up of a well pMRMd w**a to Carole Lombard. Who plan rote in Pm amount -MM 0< a ridlfttl me ol perfunw a feu drop: of n«-de-col<*ne sprl handkoic-hKi or dm Frew* we I in the art of Itttllf perfUßM •Thrv IN143 words
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Article47 1931-09-04 4 Lines of fold <'"' the rather umqw Irta wrap worn by Kay Pi The coat ll»«l and is wrmx* ck«eU well up in front to has appliq". Ml ail am A hu collar rhicl the m-ck. and b^ nu the ef»embk mis> gold sUpik-^47 words
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Article678 1931-09-04 5 WELL PLANNED SCHEMES Plot to Overthrow China's Political System [Reuter's Far Eastern Service] Shanghai, Sept. 3. Well-planned Communist schemes to overthrew the social and political system in China have been revealed during the trial of the Noullens. The documents seized number over 200 and show that678 words
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Article50 1931-09-04 5 To Operate Between Italy and Britain [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, Sept. 2. The Postmaster-General announces that a service of picture telegraphy, such as is already in operation between Great Britain and l Germany, Austria, Denmark and Sweden, will !be opened to-morrow between Great Britain I and Italy.50 words
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Article44 1931-09-04 5 Serious Position in Alexandria [Reuter's Service] Alexandria, Sept. 2. Seventeen thousand cotton workers are idle and all the great cotton warehouses in AJcxan- dria are paralysed by a strike of 1.600 cotton carters as a protest ac&inst reduction of wagos. 144 words
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Article38 1931-09-04 5 Proposed Visit to Berlin [Reutcr's Service] Paris, Sept. 3. It is understood in well-informed quarters that MM. Laval and Briand will visit Berlin from Sept, 26 to Sept. 28 returning Herr .Curtius' July visit to Paris.38 words
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Article257 1931-09-04 5 THE LURE OF LIGHTS Michael Faraday Centenary Celebrations [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, Sept 2. Hundreds of thousands of sightseers paraded London last night to admire the flood-lighting effect on the prominent buildings, arranged in honour of the International Illuminating Congress. A special police conference was held257 words
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Article106 1931-09-04 5 Heavy Bookings for Exhibition [British Radio Official Service] Rugby. Sept. 2. According to the general manager Qf the British Industries Fair, the Birmingham and London sections of which open simultaneously en Feb. 22 the week beginning August 23 was one of the best weeks in the history cf106 words
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Article83 1931-09-04 5 Little Hope of Mr. Hoover Calling Conference [Reuter's Service] Washington, Sept. 2. The Presidential secretary said there was no development in the silver question and he knew nothing of any conference for the rehabilitation of silver. He considered the likelihood of Mr. Hoover calling such a conference as83 words
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Article91 1931-09-04 5 Government to Adopt Firm Measures I Reuter's Service] Santiago de Chile, Sept 3. There was the greitest excitement all over Chile when it became known that despite the earlier reassuring announcement the revolt in the fleet was still progressing and crev; were still taking prisoner a number91 words
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Article72 1931-09-04 5 Return to Parliamentary Government I Reuter's Service] Belgrade, Sept. 3. The King has promulgated a new constitution providing for the return of Yugo-Slavia (which has hitherto been under royal dictatorship) to parliamentary government. The country has ber i without a constitution rince January. 1929, when, owing to the bitter72 words
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Article65 1931-09-04 5 10 Prominent People Arrested [Reuter's Service] Madrid, Sept. 2. Up to now ten prominent persons, mostly generals, have been am-sted in pursuance of the campaign to round up persons suspected of misdeeds under De Rivera's regime. Amongst others are Senor Castedo, ex -Minister of Public Works, General Fredrico65 words
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Article355 1931-09-04 5 Ursula Jeans and Robin Irvine London, Aug. 7. The secret marriage of Miss Ursula Jeans, :he actress, to Mr. Robin Irvine, the film star, at Maryiebone Register Office, nearly three months ago. was revealed to a D3ily Express representative last night. The couple had kept their secret355 words
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Article189 1931-09-04 5 A Youthful Bidder at Christie's A bey. certainly not more than 15 years of age. created some amusement at Messrs. Christie's recently by bidding and securing at 78Ds. per oz. (or a total of £374 8s. > a Charles I. plain silver trencher saltcellar dated 1635. The189 words
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Article128 1931-09-04 5 Three Mountaineers Killed Jurgfrau Ji.ch. Auk. 20. The bodies of three mountaineers, Mr. R. H. K. Peto, Mr. R. Kershaw and Dr. Downey <both the last of Hudderi-fieldi. who were climbing Junßfrau yesterday, have not vet been recovered. A party numbering nine reached the summit and started128 words
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Advertisement460 1931-09-04 5 THE Singapore Free Press (Daily and Weekly Editions). H eal Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Telephone: 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. The premier morning daily in Malaya, Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest news litest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special features460 words
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Advertisement177 1931-09-04 5 I HONK HONK! A NEW STOCK OF AUTOMOBILE BULBHORNS AT PRICES FROM $2 EACH iBOBNEp MOTORS I Qwinging I -your way Jf^B Swinging on a single A^fe^'-S^^ Armour Davis Cup Spiral /W'Mm-**^r tennis string 130 C''^'f%*nr pounds of live weight on If £O%£&&T a single string That's I Mfcp&ggm evidence177 words
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1334 1931-09-04 6 REAL THRILL OF THE GAME Something for the "Rabbits" to Emulate A shrewd son of Caledonia stern and wild once commented that if wooden clubs were taken out of the game there would be no golf. There would certainly be no golf as the game1,334 words
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Article160 1931-09-04 6 Dying While on Way to Hospital How a surgeon held a girl's mouth open during a taxicab journey, to prevent her from being asphyxiated, was described at an inquest at Liverpool Clara Farrer <17>. of Darley Drive. West Derby. Reginald Watson Jjnes. a surgeon, of160 words
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Article102 1931-09-04 6 Said to Have Been Hard Hit in Recent Deals Berlin. Certain newspapers allege that the ex-Kaiser has lost £15.000 in the collapse of a big building society, whose difficulties became public recently. The same papers also allege that the imperial exile at Doom is in clo.se business connection102 words
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Article23 1931-09-04 6 A correspondent in a picture-paper describes Phil Scott, the boxer, as a fine business man. He certainly seems to know the ropes. Punch.23 words
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Article616 1931-09-04 6 \Yoodst<?k. Vermont. Sinclair Lewis, winner of the Nobel Prize and a bitter derider of business men. The creator j of two works that have become part of the [English language Main Street and BibMtt These are the images suggested by mtntton oi the author of 'Main616 words
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Article50 1931-09-04 6 Utton From His W ..n-. la Enrlana Letten fio* Vv n M the pottce report h»vi rom'spuiuVnir «»i P dar.c.r of IfcWtWtfl In his ap:irtm.!it brnin. .says I BnU>h Ui from Paris The man is Don Carl a Spaniard of BflWc Wrt' „,u theory is thar nf U»50 words
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Advertisement228 1931-09-04 6 How Parker I H < V V I 'lr improves your handwriting I -■V '•.»>' A A A kit'^ 1 SB .v f/j»"*^ I^9* Wk I w PrcssureleB9 Touch** and featherlight poise combine I in the new streamlined Parker Duofold to give such in- I stant, easy flow of ink228 words
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Advertisement210 1931-09-04 6 '•4 "PoJ (WARNER BROS May McAvoy's lovely stockings Z^ZHII^I arm cared for nil i .tiy LIKE THE GREAT HOLLYWOOD I I I Care for your stockings the wat STUDIOS, LEADING FILM STARS famous screen stars, dance jtars, INSIST ON LUX sta e stars do Start using I FOR THEIR OWN210 words
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Article303 1931-09-04 7 Case Dismissed by Chief fttta of recent interest were- dealt fee acting Chief Justice (Mr. Justice n the Supreme Court on Wednesday. ttH Ct», in forma pauperLs. between 1 •baidah bint, Haji Mehamed Yunus and i Moharr., j Akagofl and two others was JUOMd igain, Mr. Cfcborne303 words
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Article433 1931-09-04 7 Tooth-Drawing Without i. cars Parih, Auk. 6. In (onntxion with the Eißhth International Dental Congress, an extraordinary exhibition jof everything that l^as anything to do with the teeth has been arranged in the Grand Palais. In one of the exhibition rcxinm. which in gene- ml remind the433 words
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Article39 1931-09-04 7 (Reutt-r's Service] New Ycrk, Sept. 2. The following are yesterday's baseball scores: NATIONAL LEAGUE 80-ton 0: New York 4. AMERICAN LEAGUE New York 11: Boston 3. N v nr ir 5. Boston 1. Philadelphia 1: Washington 5.39 words
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Article542 1931-09-04 7 AMERICANS IN JAPAN Local Men Secure the Honours TcJcyo. Aug. 7. Japan is leading by thirUrn points to eigr. on the first day's results of the swimming con tests with America. The contests are bein held at the Meiji Shrine Stadium and wi occupy three days.542 words
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Article376 1931-09-04 7 In Japan, it appears, if a subscriber dislikes his telephone number he can buy another. It may be wondered why anyone should dislike such a colourless thing as a telephone number; in England a man might disapprove of some of the people who use it. or376 words
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Article89 1931-09-04 7 When Stephen Goult, of Berkeley-road, Tunbridge Wells, was at Tonbridge ordered to pay a fine of £5 for failing to step after knockInf down a cyclist with his motor-car and £5 for failing to have an insurance policy, it was discovered that he was deaf. The89 words
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Advertisement187 1931-09-04 7 ECONOMISE YOUR GODOWN CHARGES We have (irst class facilities for CENTRAL STORAGE will clear your cargo, take it into godown. keep it you and deliver it out-ali at very moderate rates pay only for the space you use. while you use It Let us you to cut down overheads. STANTON187 words
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Advertisement115 1931-09-04 7 CORK-TIPPED VIRGINIA CIGARETTES 1^ 1 v '^.nia for BODY VERY RICH Virginia R fo r R j and ANOTHER iolcs for 4m f\ Tf/M K !<UCI v •-mp du^« BJH m m/m iM mm N 1 Plain i Jii tircat Britain m m/^WmJ "»s a process exclusive u> them. I115 words
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Article1424 1931-09-04 8 SALT LAKE CITY Missionaries Who Must Not Become Engaged Salt Lake City, July 30. At eleven o'clock on Monday night last I was floating en my buck at Saltair, which is fifteen miles from Salt Lake City, and is a mil" out in the Great Salt1,424 words
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Article42 1931-09-04 8 Town Destroyed but Casualties Unknown I Renter's gel vice I Simla. Sept. 1. Particulars received of the Ziarat earthquake show that the town cf Dhadar was destroyed, the casualties being unknown Eight people were killed in villages in Kalat State.42 words
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Article89 1931-09-04 8 Water -Ski Journey in Nine i Dover. Auff. 28. An Austrian engineer, Karl Namestnik, sue- ceeclea m walking across the Channel on so- called water-tikis, starting from Boulotzuo on Thursday morning and .reaching Dover after eight hours and fifty minutes. Namestnik. who was accompanied by89 words
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Article81 1931-09-04 8 General Motors Workers Walk out Osaka, Aug. 10. The trouble which has been simmering h. General Meters. Ltci. for some Lim* pa came to a head to-day with the strike of 690 workers. The company recently proposed to start *h five days week system, Closing on Sunday81 words
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Article87 1931-09-04 8 Alleged Extortion from a Chinese Nurse Serious charges were on Wednesday preferred j against M. Sood. described as an Indian r physician, who appeared before Mr. g. e. Clayton. Second Iffcftatrate. The allegations are that the accused attempted to extort money from a young Chinese nurse employed87 words
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Article78 1931-09-04 8 Ultimatum to the Government I Reuter's Service New York. Sept. 2. A message from Valparaiso states that a short-lived revolt in the Chilean navy was caused by the intention of the Government to reduce sailors' pay. Sailors revolted and took I prisoners the officers who were forced78 words
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Article69 1931-09-04 8 British Delegates Nominated I British Rrdic— Official Service Rugby. Sept. I. The follow uir delegates will represent Gi: t Britain at the League of Nations Assembly. which meets on Monday, in addition to Lord Cecil of Chelwood who is already in Geneva attending the six'y-fcurth Council meeting69 words
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Article40 1931-09-04 8 Shipping Hoard to Negotiate Sale [Reuter'i Service] Washington. s«pt. 2. The Federal Shipping Bciard has decided to negotiate s contract for the sale of Unit ;i States line steamers with the Chapman. Dillar and Dsnrson shipping Interests.40 words
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Article141 1931-09-04 8 Fatal Fall While Swinging Onu Ewe Heck, a booking clerk In the F IC S Railway Station. Penally, came to a sad end in ttoe early hours of Monday mor.iing at the General Hospital where he had been conveyed following an injury to his head m an141 words
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Article100 1931-09-04 8 The opening of the new premise* For the Mercantile Bank In Ipoh on Saturday another reminder that the town was Fa developing into city of mom architectural pretenttoni and, Judging by the remark, i i the Hon*bk the British Resident, Perak, wh i declared theT. O. M - 100 words
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Article59 1931-09-04 8 Mr. Jinnah May Try to Kilter Parliament Allahabad. Ant;. 11. Mr. Jinnah b reported to have stated that i^ had decided to settle in England as India'. nrobiem would have to b:» fousjhl out In PmrllaBent In the next two or three years, and th I ie59 words
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Article26 1931-09-04 8 [neuter's ■win] €hicajc«, Sept. i. Von Gionau landed at Lake Miehiuun nitt'.- he completion of his flight from Germ my vii jrieenland. I26 words
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Article35 1931-09-04 8 Chinese Pfeopk \V;ml Peace 1 l Bjevter'l Benrti i Nt-w V, Nf .j,, Tso hu.i Turn, ex-Cbiri c Manehurian artillery ha told an Interviewer that united. TIM paopll waV\ and want peace'35 words
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Article151 1931-09-04 8 5,000 Deaths m Carnatir MpMM Despite the itrenuoua Department and local iiithor still prevalent in ill the foui Carnatic. Dlirtaf the week Sided s pur district reported i attacks and death) but takta the C a whol*- the Dgurea ibowed .1 tacks and 491 d aths of th151 words
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Article64 1931-09-04 8 Two Years' Work Rained bt Hours of lin Several valuable m a BR which h: British Powcrboal C H T s nithampton The outbn man Hythr and B «tl were called. •■Two pears' h hours." sai'l an n damtij;- 1 musl run poum The Brl pit r.r tain64 words
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Article40 1931-09-04 8 Palladium Ol Jeanettr Miss J Pftradi Bnd Mi Han i buslne man •if neg ;ht c nclud( d will ;i|)|)' I I)'. I til "Ml M for Parl Til- ••IJ Ml PalhKi.ui:; elusion ol hei Pai40 words
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Article38 1931-09-04 8 Why a !li!^»».i>ui Being Wi»< When M l Uvorce .it ti. < leney. be < iorrii in He ni .1 ;:t\c it •she pulls ms a! v be aui «i u-.id with Ml lli;!: necked w hl<38 words
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Advertisement314 1931-09-04 8 I fILL OVER THE STMITS 1 YOU WILL FIND lIP |ft A f\i nq Ueorge I V f"^f Ka*^"^ 3^ T OLD SCOTCH whisky Jarai y^ f K or sK IB m. m. \J j aam a a a OCIEXCE has made a sipniticant Ptpaodcnt It acts to curdle film314 words
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Advertisement269 1931-09-04 8 A Sure Remedy for ANAEMIA BLOODLESSNESS— PALENESS— RUNDOWN CONDITIONS Parents have you watched your children growing more I 1 i listless and paler every day disinclined for exertion 0 "*"^s. and taking no interest in lessons, work or play? Perhaps >^ you have not guessed the real cause of seeing269 words
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Advertisement238 1931-09-04 9 VICTORIA THEATRE [.AST XIGHT, TO-MORROW, SATURDAY. i\ i v.oij p.m. MATINEE TUESDAY, SEPT. Bth At 5.30 p.m. GLOOM! GLOOM!! GLOOM!!! CHASED AWAY BY HELLO! BOOM!! ETHE SHOW THAT SENDS YOU HOME HAPPY Scats Arc Still Available for Saturday. HOOK AT LITTLES. PRICES $2.50, $1.50 $1. VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL Opening of238 words
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Advertisement218 1931-09-04 9 YOU This Splendid All-BRITISH Entertainment? The Whole Town's Talking about RALPH LYNN a-,, TOM WALLS The SCREEN'S NEWEST and BEST COMEDY PAIR AT THE iC^APITOL] I "The Theatre of International Successes" in The Celebrated British Side-splitting Comedy "ROOKERY NOOK with winsome Winifred Shotter. ijU^^^H lTlra^all^a^a^B i^Bh s^ft v^^v^^ a? 1218 words
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Advertisement113 1931-09-04 9 r~n W fc l -'-A ll ßr.l^wß llllßii "%ilmW'M'"mW//'m m L ™L^.js TELEPHONE N9 6909^ 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 Crowds again acclaim a marvellous actress! NORMA SHEARER Ii I eclipses her wonderful performance in "THE I glorious new role Wltn ROBERT MONTGOMERY in the Season's most polished, brilliant picture QTD A113 words
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Article21 1931-09-04 10 O'REILLY.— At Labuan on August 21st. 1931. Mrs. O'Reilly, wife of Edward O'Reilly, Harbour Master. Labuan. (Penang papers please copy).21 words
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938 1931-09-04 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1931. ECONOMY PROSPECTS The situation of affairs under the new Government is slowly becoming clearer. Politically the Premier has indicated that whilst he is in the hands of his constituents at Seaham in regard to ultimate retention of his seat, he has no intention938 words
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Article348 1931-09-04 10 The Bishop will be leaving Singapore on Sept. 17th. for a fortnights visitation in Java. Mr. R. M. Duff, the new manager of the Bangkok Dock Company, has arrived there. The Governor has appointed Mr. M. B. Shelley to be his Deputy during his absence from the Settlement. Bishop Edwin348 words
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Article732 1931-09-04 10 FORGERY CHARGE Wife's Evidence of Alleged Partnership "I think there is a case to send up." said Mr. J. F. F. Gregg, Third Magistrate, yesterday, at the conclusion of the preliminary enquiry in which Major Prank Bullen is alleged to have committed forgery. Alternative charges of732 words
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Article91 1931-09-04 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE—COPYRIOHT London, Sept. 3rd. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot EIIBU (£ll9 116). Forward £120 13 16 (£l2l 916). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber prices as91 words
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594 1931-09-04 10 UNIQUE GATHERING Europe and Asia Listen tt D Alma SumlcjuUt The Chief Justir,. s bJN where the acting Ofctt j Sproule* and Mrs. Sim.ul. was the scene of a unJqu afternoon (writes om o«B At Mrs. Sproules invite: quist. the Swedish lady n» n594 words
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Article78 1931-09-04 10 Dr Stubbs A I af (he Mala.v, A I expected buck from I Dr. A I Hoop 081 I for him. leav.-s on or about N.»v It. Di his substantive Hoops, who h»i been Officer. M A M B I Mr DOMfH R 1 On ■orneo c'" from KIM Compinv78 words
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Advertisement115 1931-09-04 10 T^rambnie p^pS~j Prince Charlie's Liqueur 1 SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances o/ Hong Konpi. {Incorporated in Shanghai). 10. CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 537*. New Shipments Now Available ENGLISH DANISH P BACON COLD STORAGE coitd SPECIAL BARGAIN DISPLAYS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT I ATTRACTIVE LINES EXCELLENT115 words
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Advertisement72 1931-09-04 10 MAGICAL MALAYA By AMBROSE PRATT The author's mastery of liquid and graphic prose is matched by his appreciation of the charm and novelty of Siam, the Straits Settlements, and Malaya. PRICE $5.00 KELLY WALSH LTD. (Incorporated in Hong Kong) RAFFLES PLACE—SINGAPORE. U. S. De SUVA BROS. JEWELLERS A NEW SHIPMENT72 words
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Article371 1931-09-04 11 ITALY AND FRANCE WITHDRAW MACHINES NOT FAST ENOUGH TO BEAT BRITISH A SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT unexpected announcement is made from an authoritative Man*, not vet officially confirmed, that France and Italy will not „,mp,t, the Schneider Trophy race against Britain at ,.m,,t»n .on Sept. 12. the reason being371 words
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Article30 1931-09-04 11 i-uiy Houston s I SERVICE— COPYRIGHT i London. Sept. 3. hneideT Trophy fiasco Lady' nancte] support made the I for the contest possible) and also £1.000 for an-30 words
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Article82 1931-09-04 11 G **ml Sdiko Declared in t Service I Madrid. Sept. 3. j trade unions declared a gen- it dawn. ted, in view of the recent f 1 Rtgned by a number of j Who favoured the i tfo present terrorist tactics. believed to be the cause of t82 words
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Article62 1931-09-04 11 ln *riran Mediation IJ Sought i rartttU Service] Nanking. Sept. 3. J I JI1 "> the Foreign Minis- dwi-lt at length on the thousands of Chinese L<W Unfam territory. •"r Kited the Chinese bad made strong re- Kfeaa President without United State* had •HI viiM- Ctiiim would62 words
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Article164 1931-09-04 11 NO NEWS FOR FOUR DAYS Weak Signals Reported by Norwegian Ship I Reuters Service] Oslo. Sept. 3. The Norwegian coalship Ingertre claims to haw heard weak and unintelligible signals from the Nautilus, according to a report from Spitzbergen. Despite this, anxiety is felt for the submarine,164 words
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Article461 1931-09-04 11 Cxse Against F.M.S. Railways Employees Concluded The hearing of the case in which three employees of the F.M.S. Railways and a Chinese merchant are charged with forgery and abetment of forgery, was concluded in the District Court, before Mr G. C Dodd. yesterday. His Honour reserving his decision461 words
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Article29 1931-09-04 11 Omsk Reached on Homeward Flight [Reuter's Service J Moscow, Sept. 2. Amy Johnson landed r.t Omsk at 4.45 p.m. after a midday call at Novo Sibirsk.29 words
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Article73 1931-09-04 11 £500,000 FOR MEDICAL CHARITIES SIR W.MORRIS'GENEROSITY Further Gift for Cancer Campaign (British Radio Official Service J Rugby, Sept. 3. Sir William Morris, the motor manufacturer, has made another big contribution to medical charity, having given £25,000 to the British Empire Cancer Campaign for the establishment of a Research Fellowship in73 words
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Article187 1931-09-04 11 Renunciation by Germany and Austria [Reuter's Service] Geneva, Sept. 3. The Chancellor. Dr. Schober, on behalf of Austria to-day formally renounced the proposed Customs Union with Germany at a meeting of the European Union Commission. Dr. Schober said he had taken the decision in view of the187 words
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Article187 1931-09-04 11 Exciting Scenes Mark Reopening [Reuter's Service] Berlin. Sept. 3. Excited scenes, with huge crowds thronging the streets, marked the opening of the Berlin Stock Exchange for the first time since the crisis. Directors and staffs of banking institutions had a strenuous week. They worked till the early hours187 words
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Article238 1931-09-04 11 "Meeting of Manufacturers" To the Editor. Sir:— The public meeting held in the Council Chamber on the morning of the 2nd. September, was for the purpose of discussing the suggestion of holding an Exhibition of Singapore manufactures. As one who attended this meeting, I think practically238 words
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Article72 1931-09-04 11 Flood Waters Menace Nanking [Reuter's Far Eastern Service] Nankin*, Sept. 3. Three important dykes outside the west gate of Nanking were washed away yesterday rooming. A thousand refugees are living on the top of the famous city walls. The Yangtsze's level is nine inches higher than the72 words
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Article375 1931-09-04 11 Trade Revival Must Not be Impeded STRONGER STOCK MARKETS [British Radio Official Service] Ro«rbjr, sept. 3. Having successfully completed last night after three days continuous work, their scheme for balancing the Budget by effecting economies and imposing fre3h taxation the Cabinet, at a meeting later to-day, will deal375 words
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Article37 1931-09-04 11 All Grades to be Cut [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIOHT] Londm, Sept. 3. It is learned on reliable authority that the Cabinet intends to propose cuts in the pay of all grades ct the fighting services.37 words
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Article461 1931-09-04 11 The Power of the Labour Opposition IReuter's Service! London. Sept. 3. The Cabinet's decision to ask the Commons for a vote of confidence before disclosing their proposals in mpre detailed manner reflects the Premier's anxiety to know as early as possible who is for and who against461 words
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Advertisement86 1931-09-04 11 ANNUAL SALE Colossal Reductions in all Departments. Remember Our Sale ONCE A YEAR ONLY Robinson S Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements). RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. Finest covering for exposed iron and steel work. I is not affected by I chip or flake away. I Approximate covering I power per86 words
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Article5979 1931-09-04 12 L REPORT OF CONFERENCE B TRADE'S LACK OF ORGANISATION FUNDS, AND CONFIDENCE. GOVERNMENT GRADING FAVOURED r I—r^~1 r^~ In the liffht of the forthcoming manufacturers' conference in Singapore and the emphasis which His Excellency the Governor has on more than one occasion laid on the desirability of5,979 words
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Article96 1931-09-04 13 The American Amateur Championship IReuter's Service I Chicago, Sept. 2. Pc Hewing the catastrophe of the Ryder Cup and the American "Open" tragedy Britain's black year in golf was completed to-day by the inability of PhU Perkins (82—80—162) and Cyril Toiley (85—82—167) to qualify in the I96 words
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Article167 1931-09-04 13 Yorkshire Win County Championship W. L. lst lst No P. W. L. In In Res. Pt* Yorkshire ,3» 28 16 1 4 1 6 287 Gloucestershire <2> 28 11 4 7 5 l 219 Kent (5) 28 12 7 3 3 3 216 Sussex (7> 28 10167 words
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Article188 1931-09-04 13 S.C.R.C. LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMMENT "A" Doubles Handicap Tan Thian Sang and Arthur Lim beat Ching ICee Sun and Woon Chow Tat 6—l. 6 l. Chua Choon Sim and Yap Ah Hyan vs. C. K. Pang and Lai Kwong Chun unfinished. Chua Choon Leong and Evan Wong beat Teo Ttan Keng188 words
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Article33 1931-09-04 13 FRIDAYS TIES "A" Singles G. Lowe vs. Noel Hay. N. S. Hogan vs. S. L. Oehlers. "B" Singles P. D'Almeida vs. G. H. Kraal O. G. Struys vs. N. N. Leicester.33 words
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Article105 1931-09-04 13 Swimming Carnival at Mount Emily The beys cf Teo Hoo Lye Institution held their 2nd Annual Swimming Carnival at Mount Emily Swimming pool on Wednesday morning. Mr. Imm very kindly acted as the starter and Mr. Teo Swee Kiat acted as judge. The individual free style105 words
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Article230 1931-09-04 13 Flung Out of Sinking: Boat Newt 11., the hush-hush motor boat which Mi"; Betty Carstairs had specially piepared for the Detroit "News" trophy race, .shot out of the water, heeled over, and sank on July 30. j when competing for thr Detroit "News" trophv lin the motcr-boat230 words
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Article867 1931-09-04 13 The Lack of Individual Genius Those of us who are anxious about the fate of cricket in England might seek aji explanation for the lack of giants in the mod?rn game in the words of Dr. Leonard Lockhart at the meeting of the British Medical Association at Eastbourne.867 words
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Article83 1931-09-04 13 Beasley Knocked out in Second Round Reno, (Nevada). Aug. 20. Jack DempKJ, like the Manassa Mauler of c!d. knocked out Jack Becsley. of California, in the second round oi a four round exhibition here to-day. He floored Beasley for counts of 8 and 9. and finished him83 words
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Article55 1931-09-04 13 T. W. Green (Belgrave Harriers i, the holder cf the record for the London-Brighten race, again won the Bank Holiday race from Hastings to Brighten. His time of 6 hr. 6 min. 54 sec. for the journey of about 37 m.p.h. was more than six minutes slower than his time55 words
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Advertisement284 1931-09-04 13 Should Women dread the approach of a perfectly natural event? jVT A H RE never intended you to suffer Win- is it then that so many rhousands ot women experience such pain and weakness Simply btcduu the body Lukj calcium. That is the reply, supported by the best medical opinion.284 words
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Advertisement184 1931-09-04 13 *1 W BRITISH CiOOBH Australia's Health-Giving Wines. RICH RUBY PORT TYPE— BURGUNDY RICH WHITE PORT TYPE— CHABLIS RICH TAWNY PORT TYPE— SHERRY TYPE. Obtainable at all Stores. A^L: Henry Waugh Co., Ltd. >pj£*- Economy I A offer. Safety and nk comfort from the jj^ |^L jggPWl ßßa>^ strength of the184 words
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Advertisement860 1931-09-04 14 BULE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. FORTNIGHTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES. LONDON N. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Thrice Monthly Service Liverpool. Havre and Glasgow. Route subject to alteration without notice, f WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due. Sails t HECTOR For M'seilles, L'don, R'dam. H'burg and860 words
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Advertisement529 1931-09-04 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In England) "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA POUTS AND SUEZ CANAL OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN s .s. CITY OF KHIOS Sept. 5 s.s. CITY OF PERTH O^ 13 HOMEWARDS. 88 c?iAY OF halipax Por529 words
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Advertisement468 1931-09-04 14 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 (;o\l nx,, v1 LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SEKVK I OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAI Doe T«~ge. 6l^^ Tonna^ Mn^ MANTUA 11,000 Sept. *5 KALYAN468 words
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Advertisement730 1931-09-04 15 M4RSEIME^^eSoS VERP Kv) MARU T 10.500 Sept. 910 5 KATORI MARU T. 10,000 Not 5 a M MARO T 12.000 Sept. 23 24 KASHIMA MARU T. 10 000 Nov 19 JSUS MA.tU T 10.500 Oct. 7 8 YASUKUNI MARU T. 12 000 d£ J J AR V*U T ifjto Oct.730 words
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Advertisement465 1931-09-04 15 m) DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES, LTfTTw ■If SAILING NOTICK \Ym JA) PRESIDENT LINERS JM Mil TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND ROSION \\m II S^ SS^Sf AND PENANG COLOMBO. Ml *l EZ. PORT SAIO. ALEXANDRIA NAPLES AM. U Wl\ GENOA. /JbW ill £i Sir s^ 1?i l n Pres. Garfleld Nov. 9465 words
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Advertisement732 1931-09-04 15 K. P. M. incorporated in Holland.) Transhipment. Martoe Departments TnT' Managers desk. *< Stoalts (Singapore and Rmmo^ riAVUMM OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAd BOOKING OFFICE ROYAL DUTCH INDIAN AIB WAY* O^TEN^O^ Poeloe-Palla, an d Reaga. REIJNST-Prid^v Sent 4 rh Mun^ Batavia. Seraarang and Sourabaya. Bay. Benoa and B^aS Am P^n> Padan,T nS;732 words
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Article363 1931-09-04 16 Anti-Cholera Phages in Poetung Wells Shanghai. Aug. 21. During the past week four bacteriologically confirmed cholera cases have been recorded tn Shanghai, two from the Hongkew district, one from Nantao. and one from Pootung. All four patients were mild cases and recovered under (saline treatment in hospitals. None363 words
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Article207 1931-09-04 16 First Appearance in 127 Years London, Aug. 7. A comet brighter than any observed since 1927 should now be visible in England to the naked eye low on the Western horizon in the evening twilight, when the weather is clear. The theory that it might prove207 words
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Advertisement680 1931-09-04 16 Burns Philp line. (Incorporated In Australia). FOR BRISBANE. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA. DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Secular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7.375 tons) and th« S.S. MANGOLA (3352 tons). [Cargo only.] u, MARELLA la one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de680 words
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Advertisement447 1931-09-04 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. l nc (Inoorporatoa in 0.b.a.) GENERAL AGENTS NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New > Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). M.S. SILVEKTEAK In Port SeDt 7 MS. SILVERS AND AL Sept. 22 Sept 28 M.S. SILVERWILLOW Oct. 13 Oct 19 M.S. SILVER YEW Nov. 3447 words
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Miscellaneous687 1931-09-04 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TKAIN Bangkok every Monday and Thursday 7 aj_» Kedah every Saturday 6 p.m. Kota Tinggi 6 pj_Xuantan (via Jerantut) 6 pm. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6 p.m. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Talping, Penang. Kedah and Lower Slam 7 a.m. P. M.S., Bctu Pahat, Muar, Mersing,687 words
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Miscellaneous288 1931-09-04 16 Victoria Dock: Nil. (teppel Harbour. King's Dock: Nil. No. 1 Dock: Tug Hercules. I No. 2 Dock: Boribet. VESSELS ARRIVED Karmala. Brit. 5680. from Yokohama 3. for Antwerp via London 4. Burgerdijk. Dut. 4229. from Macasser 3. for Boston via Penang 5. Rokan. Dut. 388. from Prigi Radja 3, for288 words
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Article117 1931-09-04 17 I intakes of Holiday Travel > s N. Co.. are now issuing first tetl for the round voyage by r m London to Singapore for making the round voyage tnd thus having a stay riu in Malaya. „1 passengers wishing to break .!<>mb<>. this can be117 words
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78 1931-09-04 17 BIBBY HENDERSON'S LATEST ATTRACTION Line and Bibby Line will ttctetl from home at the the Straits homeward rates Dr4B tlin tickets, namely £98 and I ;'li tickets Ls an innovation •st residents in the Straits may wish to bring out their la for the season. ill come into force with78 words
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Article172 1931-09-04 17 it 9 m to-dav: Mr. .1. H< ather, Mr E. Wilkinson. W D Brown. Mr. K. Leong Ch 10 Mr R B N'innein-. i I I Comcir T Killing. Mrs. i Mr H O M ulew and inft.. I >r and infant. Mrs. Mi: C E Cobb. Mr.172 words
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Article116 1931-09-04 17 :hu Visible at Distance of 5 Miles has now become so i tendency to forget that possibility of its failing just, needed, particularly in the 1 Long distance visual i v.ry poor place at the re many sailormen who] nciw more attention. to help to try out 1116 words
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Article76 1931-09-04 17 "'<i<i of Uk Cunard mmodotc Of ihe Fleet, 00 the arr'vai cf the 1; "1 wri* from New 35 ymn' s»rvire !l^ been Conimodcre only two month?, as Arthur Ro^tron early Pneented with a silver the ship's library •«»W Lindsay. British State*, making the ■ervied 43 years76 words
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Article1046 1931-09-04 17 J eaving the Beaten Track "Say, this is sure a dandy boat Guess you i fellers must feel kind of queer to have her headin* this way." He was right this Yank from Carcassone. Illinois, who gazed out over the Hudson River and watched the skyscrapers of Lil1,046 words
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Article76 1931-09-04 17 1 1 The Central Committee of French shipowners, c after considering the present difficult situation, c have decided that the pay of the personnel of t their ships must be reduced and have so In- t formed the men's fede-atio 1. The latter state s that seamen's wages, which are76 words
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Article1212 1931-09-04 17 Government and the Flag To those who lived in and knew pre-war days this constant demand for a change in the post-war mentality is most striking. There is no doubt that many of the changes brought about during the last twelve years have done much for the betterment1,212 words
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Advertisement388 1931-09-04 17 I He carries danger in his pockets I I Let Lifebuoy guard him! I H Just look at the collection of grimy odds I H BL. an<^ en< *s that come out of his pockets 1 I B 1 UrB that dirt holds danger of infection. I H Is he388 words
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Article367 1931-09-04 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.367 words
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Article140 1931-09-04 18 The following programmes of music will be broadcast by the studio orchestra of Radio Saigon, under the direction of M. Andre Soyer. FRIDAY Finale of the Sonata. Greig; Lcs Beaux Dimanches. Fauchey; Havanaise (for violin. Robert Barras) Saint-Saens; L'enfart Prodigue. Debussy: Paris et Helene. Gluck: Fantasy on Tip140 words
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65 1931-09-04 18 Kuala Lumpur regular broadcasts trc until further notice:—DAILY on 55.5 Metros 10.30 to 11 a.m. PETALING HILL TESTING. (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. 7.25 Recital of H.M.V.65 words
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Article208 1931-09-04 18 Film Made of Five Years' Work Mr. Lawrence Ennis. a director of Messrs. Dorman, Long, and Co., Ltd., who is in charge of the erection cf the huge Sydney Harbour bridge, gave an address on the five years* work to members of the Middlesbrough Rotary Club. He208 words
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Article23 1931-09-04 18 Mr. R. M. Fry, Assistant Ccmmissioner of Police, Federated Malay States, has been se- 1 conded for service in the State of Kedah.23 words
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Article440 1931-09-04 18 Paris. We climbed the stairs ul.h their faded carpets and crossed the landings with their stuccoed ceiling carvirgs of bygone days. A smell of cooking assailed us as we entered the doer of the apartment to which we had been bidden. In the rcom. with its440 words
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Article63 1931-09-04 18 Mechanic m the Ford Factory Berlin. The .second son I 1 tin ex-Crt \vn Prine Princ Louifs Ferdinand, ha, 1- ft for Americ-i on the Eurcpi to re umo bil work at the Fo d factory at Detroit, acccrdiny: to an inn unc.-tti'-nt by the Bt'lllMh rrprc<>cniativr here.63 words
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Article77 1931-09-04 18 Von May Dine Thrrt <IU the Open »r U the I •■UK" < i :i arid ii Ui ;t itai I it i- ini by the h I I i it. I i i i■. In 1 v •It Kewn 'i. Of tr Übl «,ut < 177 words
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Advertisement456 1931-09-04 18 D.D.D. Prescription is an infallible remedy for Eczema, Psoriasis, Bad Leg, Salt Rheum, Prickly Heat, Ringworm, Dhobies Itch, or other skin trouble. Salves cannot do the work t hoy simply clog the pores. D.D.D. is not a stit-kv, smelly ointment, hut a golden liquid wash which sinks into the pores,456 words
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Advertisement750 1931-09-04 18 BANKS AND INSURANCE H MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. Incorporated In Enjrland* Ca P ltal €3,000,000 Subscribed 1,800,000 P»W-up 1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest i 666.845 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J. M. Ryrie, Esq, Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro. Esq J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Bhelford. Esq750 words
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Advertisement138 1931-09-04 18 THE jg&\ SOUTH f|P BRITISH HP INSURANCE L'OMPAM r fMfTtl FIRE, MARINE. ii\\\n ANI MOTOR i INSURANCE AC<li!ib m LOWEST CIRKFM i;\i Fv L C. MARGOMOV OOice 2. Fir, 1 HI EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPOK I io\ J FIRE, MARINE MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL ACt IhKM INSURANCE. L G JOHNSON138 words
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Article553 1931-09-04 19 STEADY DKVELOPMENT The Silcnsing Area Possibility annual gatthnaj meeting in Id at Empire Chambers, 23rd In moving the adoption I «r ended March airman, Mr De Burgh B B b fore dealing wfeh Ihe result pentfcMu during ihe part perhaps well to ir.;«k-> re- Hid nentkMMd553 words
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Article538 1931-09-04 19 Merchants Take Control at Shanghai Meeting Oi Shanghai, Aug. 15. Pickets uad investigators of the inspection and investigation departments of the^nti Japaigae Aviation will b abolished and Chinese merchants themselves will take up «c ,ds r'f e rS> T" y f whom m Japanese V S? lod by538 words
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Article130 1931-09-04 19 I Nanking Restricts Construction I Work f I Nankin;. Augr. 16. f <-ut:\<> Yuan bai kpme4 a circular I various provincial and municipal I Tnmsntl throughout the country instruct- I Uial steps :> taken for the ri^id restric- I ol construction of oil tanks and vharvea l >y130 words
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Article78 1931-09-04 19 Iwuki, Japar, Aug. 26. One significant enterprise which the Gov- ■rnment is going to undertake in the coming iscal year at the expense of 400.000 Yen, de- rayable over a period of three years, is a plan or encouraging the discovery cf gold mines md facilitating the78 words
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Article350 1931-09-04 19 To-Day s Price Changes EXCHANGE KATES September 3 SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2|3 ***** London, 3 months' sight 313% London. 60 days' sight 213 ***** London. 30 days' sight 3 |3 13'16 London, demand 2 |3 ***** London. T.T. 213 21|32 Lyons and Paris, demand 1425 Hamburg, demand 334350 words
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Article68 1931-09-04 19 September 3rd.. 12 o'clock neon o o o Buyers Sellers K.b.fc>. equal to London Standard s P ot 7i 4 71 Standard R.S!S. on Tender Sept T% 1% Ootobir 1% 77^ November 7^ g Oct. -Dec. 7 8 Jan. -March B'v 8 Tone of Market .—Dull.68 words
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Article959 1931-09-04 19 THI RSDAY, SEPT. 3RD CLOSING QUOTATION > Bayers Seiiera. Asam Kumbang (£> 20s 9d 22s c. Austral Malay 18s 2 0s Ay or Hitam (5) Us 3d 12s 3d Bangrm Tm (£> 9 S lG& Bi.t_.ng Padang igl- 10 16 Batu Caves ($1) 29 32 Bukit Arang959 words
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Article208 1931-09-04 19 Ocean shipments of rubber, including concpntratiH i United Kingdom 2 523 959 2343 United States of America 20.622 998 6014 2 rf JS 982 2 356 Continent of Europe 2.569 1.035 1 264 9 I 2 >624 1'055l 055 6 02 British Possessions 270 33 35 2208 words
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Article44 1931-09-04 19 Foreign Imports of Tin Oiv durum the month of August, 1931. Hate; l. imports in mo wen tans «6tBo Average per month 3,890 2. Figures for this year are:— February 4.218 April j g 42 Ala o in.) •'>,! w Jun 3,28644 words
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Article82 1931-09-04 19 I British Radio— Official Service Ruffby. Sept. i. Foreign exchanges are: Amsterdam, L2.06 Athens 375. Bombiy Is. 5 ,d.. Berlin 20.50 Brussels 34.89. Bucharest 817. Rio 3 1-32 Buenos Alret 31'... Copenhagen 18.17'.. Cowrm 24.96, Hebtngfors 193'.. Hon» Kong 1 1 Lisbon 110. Midrid 53.08. Milan 92.94'... Monte fkfeo82 words
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Article81 1931-09-04 19 NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE Chnnreti in Representative Prices 'lirm^d Pr-sc I.MWiUan. New York. Sept. 1 AmerUrai Can Common 9J 9 ,7 Cities Benrlce (Com). i 0 M u ColcnVo:a G:»s and Dectrtc 30 29 '4 Bectrlc Bend end Bharc c-.np. 3 7' MH General Motors 33.^ J"' 1 Mew York81 words
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Article121 1931-09-04 19 LYALL EVATT'S REPORT I Singapore, S«pt. Thv Tim share mart* L; somewhat st-xivr and to-d.-.ys quotations show impov^nirnt tho s ruling yesterday. Then are fallen of Ptnaw at M Kuchatofit 81. Kinti.s at 1 04 and 81 ng >j Luaa t i Ayer BXmm an tintod ;t ll! 7 ci121 words
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Article83 1931-09-04 19 Sinipipore. Sept. Ihvw hM been tittfe or no dKIMe in tIM position since lul reporttas, prtea Btewtog B dlght drop on balanoc. L-itc4 quotftUom are: S]m 7", down t t London 2 ',d. down |aN.w York 4 15 10 eU. «old down fc |oU Tctil >hipmrnts ficm Malaya83 words
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Article42 1931-09-04 19 The local office nl the Mercantile Bank lu« eceived a telegram iir.m Head Office that the Soard of Directors have declared an int-rim lividend of 7 per cent, less income tax for ihr laif year ended June 30th. lMi42 words
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Advertisement50 1931-09-04 19 Assets exceed $12,000.000 s Awurancc to force o^^ mtMOO Ihe Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated to the Btnfe SetlkMote) HEAD OFFICE: Wlnche«ter Houae. 81n«aport LONDON OFFICE: 37. 6ld a ewrr E.C ATTBACTIVS PLANB OF AfISURANCB Oompantei *et to em, putteate. Secretao: AaKKTB WARmX W RAPKR A. ROBmsOK. F^.50 words
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Article315 1931-09-04 20 AUTUMN MEETING Handicaps for Third Day The following are the handicaps for the third <iay racing on Saturday. Race I.— Horaes— Class 3— Div. 1 (51- furs). Gay Toi 90. Alwar 8.11. Athol Brew 8.11, Trawellton 8.9. Endoon 87. Kit 8.5, Strange Story 8.1. Magic Lantern 8.1.315 words
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Article40 1931-09-04 20 Race 2.— Hcrses— Class 3— Div. 2— ls'- furs). Vibrate 9.0. Bendigo 8.12. Black Hawk 8.5. Au- gustus 8.0. Fortune Star 7.13. Gladiator 111 7.12, Tuesday 7.11. Scotch Tartan 7.11. Saras wati 7.7. Bridgemond 7.4. Lazy Bee 7.1.40 words
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Article201 1931-09-04 20 Yesterday's Results i Results in the S.C.C. tournament yesterday were as follow: t A Singles H. S. Ha^kin plus 5 vs. N. A. Sedwick owe 30 (unfinished set all). A Dcubles W. B. Wigg and F. T. K. Hobbes scr. beat A. D. Anderson and Lt. N.201 words
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Article95 1931-09-04 20 Young Professional Beats The Best in Britain Dublin. Aug. 27. Ernest Kenyon. the youthful professional of the West Lancashire Club, won the Irish Open Golf Championship to-day with 291 for 72 holes. There was an exciting, and almost a dramatic finish, no fewer than five, namely.95 words
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Article60 1931-09-04 20 IMirac T e Wins Dead Head for Second Place Lo don, Aii*. 27. The O^mcr-ck S'r.kcs over 6 fur.) resulted as follow*: MIRACLE 1 INV D MAN 2* TOT AT D 2* Indicates dead-heat. Seven rrn. Won bv three-quarters length; dead-heat. The bitting: 7 to 4 on Miracle.60 words
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Article73 1931-09-04 20 The following will represent th? I.A. against Nondescripts on Saturday on I.A. ground: Bhaskaran. Fernandez. B. S. Gill, Wazir Singh, Choor Singh. Am^rchand. Naden, Teja Singh. Ram Piara. R3jahnv., S. S. Varma, Reserves: Radha. Hari Govu.a. On Sunday, the following will represent the lA. against S.C.C. on Raffles College73 words
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Article161 1931-09-04 20 COUNTY CRICKET Decreased Revenue and High Expense London, Aug. 26. Following the decision of Northamptonshire, published yesterday, regarding their possible retirement from the County Cricket Championship next season, comes the announcement that Glamorgan may retire from the competition for the same reasons, namely, decreased revenue, and161 words
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Article238 1931-09-04 20 Peach and Ducat Among Six Discharged Players London. \ug. 27. Acting on the report of a special committee appointed to examine and report on the possibility of effecting economies, the management of the Surrey Club, who are faced with a deficit of £2.000 at the end of238 words
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Article309 1931-09-04 20 Norma Shearer at Alhambra Norma Shearer has never made a poor picture, and StTangers May Kiss, which opened at the Alhambra last night, can but still further enhance her popularity. It is rare entertainment; the dialogue is clever and natural; the cast is excellent throughout; the story is309 words
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Article171 1931-09-04 20 The plans for this interesting event are now open at John Littles.' and booking is going on apace. All seats, even down to those at fifty cents, may be booked in advance, and, owing to the good acoustic properties of the Hall, it may be said with171 words
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Article42 1931-09-04 20 A meeting will be held at the Indian Association on Saturday at 6.30 p.m. to elect a Hockey Captain and consider any other business in connection with the same. All those members who are interested in hockey are requested to be present. <42 words
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Article289 1931-09-04 20 HANTS CHAMPIONSHIPS Aitken in Services Final Another meeting between Malayan lawn tennis players took place at Bournemouth during mail week in the course of the Hampshire championships, when N. S. Wise, the young Singapore player, and C. P. H. Duncan, of Kuala Lumpur, were among289 words
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Article109 1931-09-04 20 Week-end Cricket on Padang The S.C.C. team to meet Klang on the Padang over the week-end has been chosen. Those invited to play are: D. C. Burn. A. L. B. Perkins. G. S. Dunkley. L. V. Rolfe, W. W. Dean, R Jarvis, G. E. Tatham. G. Child,109 words
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Article65 1931-09-04 20 September Mixed Foursomes Nineteen caTds were taken out for the Septemper Mixed Foursomes and the following returned. Mr. W. P. Douglas and Mrs. P. R. Horridge 44 s^_. 38 1, Mr. P. R. Campbell and Miss Grieve 49 91^ 391., Mr. S. H. Moss and Mrs. S.65 words
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Article34 1931-09-04 20 To-day's matches in the S.C.C. six-a-side football tournament are as follow: s.lo.— Brodie's VI (Colours) vs. Adams VI. s.3o— Thornton's VI (Colours) vs. Brummitt's VI. 5.50. Pennycook's VI vs. Kendalls VI.34 words
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Article151 1931-09-04 20 LEAGUE FOOTBALL Cup Holders Beaten at Sunderland I Reiner's Service] U>mk>n, Sept. 2. To-day's English and Scottish League football results were as follow London, Sept. 2. DIVISION I Birmingham 4, Newcastle U. Derby C. 2, Manchester C. l. Liverpool 2, Bolton W. 2. Portsmouth 0, Everton 3.151 words
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Article136 1931-09-04 20 Some First Round Surprises [Reuter's Service] Chicago, Sept. 3. In the match play stages of the American amateur golf championship the chief surprises of the first round were the defeats of three seeded players: Goodman. Voigt and Seaver. they being defeated by Billy Gowell 2 and 1,136 words
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Article71 1931-09-04 20 Reuter's Service New York, Sept. 3. Latest baseball results are as follow NATIONAL LEAGUE Boston 2. New York 9. Boston l. New York 3. Cincinnati 7, Chicago 4. Cincinnati 8, Chicago 4. AMERICAN LEAGUE Philadelphia 2. Washington 5. New York 7. Boston 6. St. Louis 3. Detroit 7.71 words
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Advertisement186 1931-09-04 20 I THE COUNTY CRICKET CHAMPIONSHIP E Summary of Results appended table shows the result of each match in the County Championship. ill lit f if i ill ill] H LDDVWV WWDDW WVW Yorks A WWWWXV DWWWW WWD HL XWDWWW WLVWVWX Gloucester AW VXWLWV XWXLVVV HL LWLXVLWWXWD WW Kent AD DLVVWXLWWWL186 words
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