The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 8 September 1931
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Title Section19 1931-09-08 1 The Singapore Free Press \it. 13,435. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, &S, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article278 1931-09-08 1 Flight-Lieutenant Stainforth dived m a Schneider Trophy plane at 450 miles an hour Page 11. Reuter's correspondent on board the P. O. Rajputana wirelesses that Mr. Gandhi continues to enjoy his voyage to England— Page 11. In a battle between Chile Government forces and the naval rebels278 words
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Article1121 1931-09-08 1 I imagine that there are few left m India to whom the bald announcement Of the death m Calcutta of Princr Mirza Muhimmed Moqeen Bahadur, a grandson of Wa.ud AH Shah, the last King of Oudh. will have brought a stab of pain: but as one1,121 words
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Advertisement168 1931-09-08 1 BIGIA TEA jirinirs the freshness ml fragrance of the Malayan gardens rlired to your home. RAFFLES HOTEL EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION WITH MODERN SANITATION TO-MIC^HT DINNER DANCE MO NBA LITTER Saturday, September 12th. r AND SPECIAL RACE DINNER HIS NEW RAFFLES orchestra and II Latest p.ayed m DANCING UNTIL the new Rhythms168 words
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Advertisement143 1931-09-08 1 EUROPE ffIHOTEL "Renowned by Recommendation" Finest Cuisine. Best Wines and Spirits at THE LOWEST HOTEL PRICES. TO-NIGHT Dinner and Dance $2.50. NO CHARGE FOR DANCING. NON EVENING DRESS. THE EUROPE HOTEL NEW DANCE ORCHESTRA DIRECTED by Mr. R. H. LAMBIE MUSIC ON THE~VERANDAH from 7.45 p.m. to 8,30 p.m. AND143 words
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Advertisement169 1931-09-08 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Amusement guide— Page 9. For race dinner tables— Page 10. M PH. for pocket bookr Page 9. Burnslde safes at Robinsons Page 11. Borneo Motors are Austin agenu Page 6. Evam" antiseptic throat pastilles Page 6. H M .V. records for 50 cent 3 at Muutries— PaTf* 1.169 words
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Advertisement11 1931-09-08 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article261 1931-09-08 2 The following Novels were added to Rallies Library durinu the past fortnight AttStey (F.) Humour and Fantasy Be-.-k iL. A.) Tin' Pf.funu' of the Rainbow. Bowen (Marjorle) Grace Istooche ;md th< Warrtngtons. Boyle (Kay) Plagued by the Nightingale. Br;md <Mnxi Smiling Charlie. Buchan (John) The Blanket of the261 words
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Article172 1931-09-08 2 PrL^rammt- of Drills up to and for weekending September 13th. 1931. Tuesday, Bth 5.00 pjn. atsJav Drill Hall. "V (Malay) C>. Table 'A" 30 yards RanST 6.30 pm. Drill Hall. "A" (M.G.t Co.. Lecture Indirect Fire; Eurasian Club. M.G. pi. (Eurasian). ff.C.Os. Cour c Wednesday, 9th. 5.1S172 words
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Article116 1931-09-08 2 Catastrophe Averted by Inspector Berlin. Aojg. :?0. Hdv, the praanee of mind of an inspector averted terrible catastrophe which would haw involved the destruction of a Lufthansa passenger "plane and the certain death of mainpassengers was revealed to-day. The plane was en route from Munich116 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement369 1931-09-08 2 You will never knowhow Excellent a Dinner can be, until you have visited THE CAP ITOL RESTAURANT FOR RESERVATION RING £906 JUST UNPACKED PURE SILK STOCKINGS, $1.25 A PAIR. LONG SERVICE Crept' de Chine Bloomers 51 .25 Kach do do Slips $2.25 do do Night Gowns ».:i0 do do Pyjamu*369 words
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Advertisement484 1931-09-08 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given that tenders are now invited for the following materials or set vices, and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained m the Tender Room. Municipal Offices: Supply of Salt -Glazed Stoneware Pipes, etc. for 1932. Sewerage Dept. Date of Closing.484 words
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Advertisement745 1931-09-08 2 NOTICES. FRASER AND NEAVE, LIMITED. NOTICE Ls hereby given that an Interim Dividend of 30 cents per share on the Ordinary Shares of the Company has been declared on iccoimt of the year ending December 31st. 1931. and will be paid on September 30th. 1931. to shareholders registered on that745 words
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Advertisement449 1931-09-08 2 a» THE om» Singapore Free Press Daily and Weekly Editions r* Head Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPQti Telephone: 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SING \pfto The premier morning daily m Malaya, with the Chota Hazri each morning. Lav latest telegrams and latest announcements. L< rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special449 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous206 1931-09-08 2 THE WEEK Tuesday. Bth. High W;>U*r 08 44 68 ft.. 18.11. 7.6 ft. Football: V M C.A. vs. Press XI. at V.M.C.A. SC.C. Six-a-Side Tournament. Singapore P.y< hnlogical Society. Adelphi Huti-1, 5.15 p.m. Polo: Sultan Of Pt-rak's Cup. final. Bal"stier. Wednesday. 9th. High Water 09 26. 7.4 ft.. 19.43. 8.2206 words
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Article449 1931-09-08 3 THE HOME-WRECKERS I Zoo Romance with a Strange Sequel When pretty little Fluffy Rufus Neck came ttutterin;; m from the Zoo veldt and dropped among the Weaver boys m their camp, the welcome they gave her was tremendous. She was a beautifully coloured dear with449 words
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Article465 1931-09-08 3 Young Airman's New Record I By Dutch Air Mail I London, Aug. 18. Flying through torrential rain, mist, and then bright .sunshine, Mr. James A. Mollison. the Scottish hero of the Australia-to-Britain flight. i rated a new record yesterday by flying from London to Renfrev m less465 words
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Article62 1931-09-08 3 The first numbtr of the Ptrak Government Gazette made its appearance on August 31st. 1888. Separate Government Gazettes for the States of Perak. Selangor, Negri Sembilan md Pahang were some time after federation replaced by the F M.S. Government Gazette. With the decentralisation scheme now m. process of materialisation will62 words
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Article260 1931-09-08 3 Historic Church Vnder Repairs Mcntreal. Canada. Notre Dair.e. one of the great churches of North America, is undergoing extensive repairs. The present building \va« erected more than a century ago and it stands on a site dedicated for more than 253 years to Roman Catholic worship.260 words
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Article183 1931-09-08 3 Suede shres and felt hats, as every woman knows, are not really improved by the use r .f wire brushes, since no matter how lightly these brushes may be applied it is inevitable that some of the fabric is scraped off and the j shine" ultimately increased. It183 words
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Article134 1931-09-08 3 Film and Other German Stars Suffer In Money Crisis Fantastic smlajiea are no longer to be received by German theatrical stars. Private theatrical HMttasjen have decided at a meeting that, owing Ito the crisis and to taxation, they mast reduce salarie:. lest they should be eventually134 words
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Article35 1931-09-08 3 Mr. A. H. Gridley, eldest son of Sir Arnold Gridley. who has been m the F.M.S. Trade and Customs Department (Kuala Lumpur* for lour years is proceeding on leave to England by the Karmala. M.M.35 words
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Article349 1931-09-08 3 So Amusing for Zoo Visitors 80-80, the chimpanzee, looked through the Vires of her outdoor enclosure and saw man smoking a cigarette. "One for a lady, too." raid 80-80, as plainly Mi apes can sp-j.ik. and crooked her Qngei through the close meshes. beckoning MMI ready io receive349 words
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Article131 1931-09-08 3 Novel System m Berlin Terlin. The latest bouses are equipped with device which must be causing loaic concern In i best burglary circles. Over the bed a hell-push is fixed and marked "Poiic- Call". Tr-.e noment this is pressed an alarm gons starts ringing m the nearest police131 words
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Article91 1931-09-08 3 Italy's Scheme of Public Works R< me. \u«. '*">. A rise m import duties mi cereals, which \v i decreed some days a%o, will wrvt to finuncv a vast .scheme cf j)ublic woiks to |tVf employment to thousands during the Ct nine winter which otherwise would have Man the91 words
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Article126 1931-09-08 3 Taken Over by Italy After Record Flight Lcndoti, Auk- Altenrhi'n tSwitz: rland.i— The Do-X II the sister-ship v.i the famou- German living beat Do-X. left here to-day on trans-Alpine flight to Spezia. where she will be handed BMT to the Italian Government. She will attempt to reach126 words
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Article367 1931-09-08 3 They vary the d splay m <ur tnus:e hup Now a grand piano stands alone m its |lof)f behind the «lai>s. and now th-.Te 1^ a Window dressing oi fiddles and banjos B.it last WOk there c;uin> a surprise N<» dcubt there wtie still instruments m the window,367 words
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Article39 1931-09-08 3 TROUBLE- SEEN AND HEARD V(-in- wife i .t Tbttenhba Police Obuit) N ;v knew the tioub':- I\i' seen. Her Htttbend: Doni take any notlco ol thai sh»- only heart leeMbody ilacini it on Urn ah. 1 the <--thcr ni^ht.39 words
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Article84 1931-09-08 3 On the evtnlng ol auuum is tn Infaiti dauffhtci wis beta to hrh Prlnec ciiumbot Bonus Borjp.itra and his Coi.ni: m Rajawon^s Yinu, Bhai.dhip. at the ButD Kularo Palace. Bangkok. The death took place 01 A'ljrist If .if 1 Thomas Mount, Madr»s. <>f Mr. S Jcfltph 28 years htadmastir of84 words
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Advertisement346 1931-09-08 3 lj| It sticks anything that 1 needs to be stuck jgajgt THE GREAT STICKER! U0 rents P«t Bottle 85 cents per Tin <. i. KIKsUIKO X «o~ I.XI. STATIONERS PRINTERS ENGRAVERS 115 LL^LbmBB Bfe^dA 8888 Allenburys Foods The 'Allenburys* Foods are particularly suited to the feeding of babies m hot346 words
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Advertisement62 1931-09-08 3 rt&fcf The STREAM-LINE JypKj OIL RENOVATOR Removes every particle of ■^^J» dirt from used lubricating an<^ renders the fg lubricant equal to new Daraitt I«Mrf^«k# i CENTRAL ELECTRICITY BOARD KeCeni impOnftUl j 6 Fl7ters Central Scotland g. A 19 England VVa/es Ureters Arc:- india stores dept. I 7 Filters, Punjab.62 words
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Article, Illustration3269 1931-09-08 4 C. A. PLAYER REVIEWS— What Germany has lost Since the War Ended Berlin. rvISARMAMENT, that troubling *J conscience of the world, presses for a decision. Within it is the fate of posterity, the lives of tens of millions of growing boys, the fortunes of a world of3,269 words
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Article1437 1931-09-08 4 T. STANHOPE SPRIGG - Great Britain's Air Strength T. STANHOPE SPRIGG Scientist's Picture of Flying a( 800 miles an hour By London, August. lyiTH the data of the contest only a month distant public Interest is now being centred on Great Britain's chances of winning the Schneider Trophy Race for the 3rd. time and1,437 words
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1129 1931-09-08 5 SIR H. BIRKEN'S PART Thrilling Landing With Three Propellers Broken Only the skill of the pilot. Captain F. Dis- more, saved the lives of the eighteen passengers on board the giant Imperial Airways air liner Hannibal the biggest and most luxurious m the1,129 words
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Article545 1931-09-08 5 HANGCHOW CONFERENCE C.E.C. Orders Tangpu to Stop Opposition News was received m Shanghai by 111. L. T. Chen, executive secretary of the Gains Council of fthfl Inctitute of Pacine Kelationr;, to ihe effect lhat the Central Executive Committee of the Kuomintang had issued an order to545 words
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Article324 1931-09-08 5 Wif.i engines siD\.cd. the iirg? car2c liner makos her way into Hong Kcng haibour. Th« ftrmaii.ies of the rhip's arrival timr 1 concluded "nd the various port ofr.?i?Js having left smrJl bolt glides alongside the gangway. Several Chinese women climb ttva leader vo the deck. Ml tan rather324 words
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Article53 1931-09-08 5 Mr. B. E CclUns, 03.E.. c:f Me-rs. Mc- uliffe, Davis ad Hope. Fcnang. who went to the Singapore branch for a few months, has 3 etur c: to Fcr.mg. He will take charge of the Fining branch when Mr. F. H. Griunmitt gco^ en le^vp m the near future MJP53 words
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Article69 1931-09-08 5 Woman Dragged to Death at Aerodrome Paris, Aug. >:. An extraordinary accident rtsnultyllf m fatality occurred at the Sissonne aerodrome to-day, wheil sudden gust of wind op >ned the parachute worn by a lady who had just alighted from a private aeroplane. After bein^ dragged along tlv? grbucd69 words
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Article86 1931-09-08 5 Experiments m Russia Nmtv, Auk- Mb Th- WOriU which had b H rtMßtty Trrtrcl iii th.> insnnfacture cf DuraUmtaiiua tor urphmg fend air: hip HUJtlWllllll will be convrrted Into wrorki t r t'-'> prsductton ot m-w mvi--1 r-.:n wii A';;i\;.i ZagL This ;>iloy is ,hi? of canted on86 words
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Advertisement441 1931-09-08 5 ECONOMISE ON YOUR GODOWN CHARGES We have first class facilities for CENTRAL STORAGE and will clear your cargo, take It into godown, keep it for you, and deliver it out— all at very moderate rates. You pay only for the space you use. while you use it. Let us help441 words
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Advertisement127 1931-09-08 5 1 1 li«^^p FAVOURITE a] APPRECIATED 1)' PROM |PEIMHNC 'wiCfIPORE V j#*br value p^^ Instinctively you seek t ne oes t v^^ value for your money. That is why you Will choose Cerebos Salt. Because of its purity you pIJ^JJ^I use less and there is no wa>,tc. llf^PJf^Jll remains dry127 words
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Article2372 1931-09-08 6 THE FULL SPEECHES Mr. J. StrachaiTs Interesting Review of Work Tho following are the speeches m full, auunarlatd by Ibe Free Press m yo-sUMdaj's -i:-j. ivy.dv at the opening of th? h*st section of the East Coast Railway between Gua Musang und Kuala Gris. m Kelantan.2,372 words
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Article52 1931-09-08 6 Two divers made repeated descents at Plymouth to recover a- woman's handbag! The woman was inspecting the aircraft carrier Eagle during Navy Week when she dropped her handbag overboard. A sailor reported the matter to the commander, and two divers were summoned. Eventually one of them found52 words
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Article167 1931-09-08 6 Darin?; Circus Performer on Slack Wire Only recently King ohmy. veteran oi the circus's most adventurous days celebrated Bis 77th birthday. Now the comfortable little bone, m which he had .pent his retirement at Blackpool, is a house of mourn ing. The news of Mis death has167 words
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Article25 1931-09-08 6 Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Cobb are leaving for home. Dr. Hodge goes to Pa hang to replace Dr. Cobb as Acting Senior Medical Officer.25 words
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Advertisement260 1931-09-08 6 THAT AS SMS *OU OF SUCCESS m fcSrCT^^M^^^^ AJ4J-.CX We *>"■*««■!■ m "*'ivte m .*i < > .!!i ll < t gJk4MI Wttfw99 «a*o dJttdfgjEsS w^ 4JB) #tJaW T^*> fffi wi^sa^efc 4a saa^atg|gMa% 149 a^Lmadl bV^^b^^^B^b^^^^bt WffVOo WWW 900w r/. ¥>JK TW O^Um iiuWii W fIOO (MlM«rli| *ri«el»onhitk«work»14S mmd It260 words
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Advertisement287 1931-09-08 6 BtaH^MMßcS99Bl^^ r^F*c -/v F^^_^ 188 IPjJLv «^^T B^BH B^L^bW^^^^^^^^^^^^^Sß^B^Bß B^B^Elv OI 111 TT" CAR-PROUD OWNER-DRIVER implies the blending of attractive With it, motoring becomes a de- Iy» lit I Austin. Ask a few Austin owners and \J\JUfJUUi I > ou will begin to see why the slogan \#*T* X T287 words
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Article123 1931-09-08 7 Ammunition Off Maru Boat Leung Ti Luk-sai:g, a ccolie, was charged before Mr. Praser m the Kcwloon Police Court, with having unlawful possession of 200 rounds of .32 ammurition. Sub-Inspector Elston said that th? man was seen leaving the Chichibu Maru on Saturday afternoon. An Indian watchman noticed123 words
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Article372 1931-09-08 7 Special Ships to Bring Them to London The boom m ostrich feathers, due to woman's latest craze for the "bowler" and the "trioorne," has <an Evening News correspondent writes) raised a perturbing question m the minds of millioners and merchants. It is this: "Will the world supply372 words
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Article378 1931-09-08 7 A Railway Official Tells Some Communication-Cord Stories The other day a well-known actor, travelling by train to do a scene m a talkie, lost his hat from the carriage window. He promptly obeyed that impulse which many of us have had at some time or another, and pulled378 words
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Article25 1931-09-08 7 I Router's Service] Rugby, Sept. 5. The Prime Minister of Newfoundland, Sir Richnd Squires left Waterloo, London. this morning to return home.25 words
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Article60 1931-09-08 7 Ooumeactaf D. cumber 4. the through express to Bangkok will leave Penang Prai, Bukit Mertajam. Alcr Star and Padang Besar on Mondays tend Fridays only instead of Tuesdays and Fridays and the timings of the Express between Padang Besar and stations m Siam will be subject to alteration. It is60 words
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Article331 1931-09-08 7 But Lord Ampthill is no Magician If you L*- V e ths new President oi the M:gic Circle the Magic Circle, as you know, is the organisation t. which all the best Magicians belong the very largest hat, and asked him to t>rodu?e th«» very smallest rabb't out331 words
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Article197 1931-09-08 7 Large Support for Bishop Barnes London. Aug. 14. Support for the Bishop cf Birmingham against charges of intolerance and injustice m connexion with the dispute m his diocese is contained m a letter which 109 Birmingham clergy sent to the Press. The signatories put on record their knowledge197 words
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Article224 1931-09-08 7 He Lost His Children and Now His Mate The crowds who flocked m the sunshine to Kew Gardens talked of the death of Sally the Stcrk. How Sally would have revelled m the sunny hours and the "tit -bits" from the friendly picnickers. And there, ameng the224 words
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Article196 1931-09-08 7 Constance Bennett Would Like to be a Dress Designer Paris. Looking ev?n lovelier than her screen self. Miss Constance Bennett, the talkie star, who is visiting England told me m her Paris hotel that had she not been a film star there is nothing she would196 words
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Article49 1931-09-08 7 Che Wan Din, Settlement Officer. Grik, one of the eldest residents of Grik, vbere he has worked for about 12 years, will be entertained to a farewell dinner by his friends at the Grik Rest House prior to his departure on transfer to Selama, says the Times of Malaya.49 words
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Article119 1931-09-08 7 Holy Water and Incense Lcnd-.n. Juiy 27. Two-seater sports cars, touring cars, nnd motor delivery van driven by a nun were yesterday, sprinkled with holy water, censed with incense, and prayed over by Crmon Bullock Webster, rector of St. Michael's Church. College-hill. E.C. The cars were parked119 words
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Article106 1931-09-08 7 Child Marriage m New York London. Aug. 14. The report recently i-sued by the New York superintendent of schools shows that m New York child marriages are still on the increase, say.s a message from that city. During the last academic year 552 boys and uirls106 words
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Article108 1931-09-08 7 Distinguished War Record Lor dm. Aug. 14. The Rev. E. H. Thcrold. at present Assistant Chaplain-General. Aldershot Ctmmard. ha been appointed Chaplain-General to the Force lin succession to the Reverend A. C. E. Jarvis 'who is retiring from the Army on taking up the appointment of Vicar cf108 words
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Article109 1931-09-08 7 Trial Flight From Cranwell to Khartum I td< n. Aug. 20. Fc.llowing successful tests of the FaireyNapier long-rant^ monoplane, which, it is hcped. v. ill boat the world's non-stop longdistance air record, lre.n QftSt Britain, a trial Icng-ditanc flight Iv.ni Cranu. -11. I ineolnshire. to Khartum will be109 words
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Article64 1931-09-08 7 Lourdes Pilgrims's Remarkable Escape Virdee, Aujf. 25. Almost a miracle belel] number of pilgrims travelling to Lourdes when their train was derailed and all the carriages were overturned. JTh-i'gh it mil feared ".t first that many must i have be;>n Injured, a communifjue n«)W issued 4 toy64 words
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Article46 1931-09-08 7 Bulgarian Cabinet Ministers Escape S fia. \ujf. 23. Two me mb< r< of the Cabinet \ve«e fortunate to escape with their lives when their motor car was smashed at a level crossing by a train. Their chauffeur was killed. Tht Ministers jumped nut46 words
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Article79 1931-09-08 7 The fire at Kuala Kedah (repoited m the Straits Echoi bfOkt OUI 0:1 the leu bank, tm the side known m Bebtrang Nonym. it is .'•aid to have or |tp*ted m a Clniit'x> house. G:tat ciedit It due t(» the F;iv ■rtgadt for preventing the ilame> from spreading to the79 words
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Advertisement350 1931-09-08 7 rl STRENGTH UP 1 ■B^Bi YOUR sleeve v|: Everyone knows that X^J \f stamina strength m reI/rLJ^ m: fj serve is as important as y/l^^^^^B^ ,Jf muscular strength. Jf £i Bovril not only develops nL T m the muscle and the frame it develops stamina by storI in S U350 words
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Advertisement281 1931-09-08 7 Reduced facsimile '~^^r In tubes for the Hand=bag or Pocket "'HAZELINE' SNOW" (Trade Mark) This delicately perfumed preparation is quickly absorbed by the skin and vanishes without leaving a trace of greasiness. Throughout the day, always keep a tube with you ready for immediate use Buy a pot for home281 words
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Article88 1931-09-08 8 THE FITNESS OF DHOTIS President Of C.C.C. Explains European Attitude keen and excellent players. I am sorry, do not wish to have a Saturday fixture with the Calcutta CricKet Club because they wish to play m dhotis, and not to play 'cricket' to the very best88 words
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Article765 1931-09-08 8 ARMED GUARD Just Like A Gangster Chief Ex-Chief Inspector Charles Arrow, late of Scotland Yard, and now head of the biggest private detective agency m Europe, has been "killed" for the second time. His "widow" has had messages of sympathy from all over the world. Mr.765 words
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Article144 1931-09-08 8 Scores Once Again m Hong Kong 'Dapper Dan.'" whose unwelcome appearance m Hong Kong recently has given the Police a great deal of trouble, was successful m yet another "deal" his victim being the Crown Silk Store, of 5, Wellington Street. Mr. Kaub Chand. manager, notified the Police144 words
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Article274 1931-09-08 8 Soviet and League of Nations Iltilir.. Auk. '-t>. News emanating from Paris regarding a!lf Polish-Russian negotiations for a non-aggi vision pact has been received here with iceptictsin Political circles .see no reason to doubt d\,accuracy of the recent Russian statement th.U no such negotiations are taking place, and274 words
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Article118 1931-09-08 8 Dr. Brvening and int. r i; iiin. In tin Brw n i ill il |'t !)ii tile only u.i\ through ntern i in<j vii.: but i him with confld* j Dr. Bruening assrmhltrn < 1 >'i i > i ember nn which Am- 1 1 Pnallni with118 words
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Advertisement429 1931-09-08 8 f 4^L^ ~~^^f yfj/JA and then immediate relief -\j M^t g^Kmi Rod «hat Mrs IVnham, 41 Newlyn Houm LCC Estate. J MM Wandsworth. nay*: m &mL //^M^^^RJ For 1 3 years I had a dreadfully painful had leg and font it vat m .jV /j^L B| riiu anJ pxtteA fmtn429 words
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Advertisement266 1931-09-08 8 I -M I Dual u^e 111 dual valuo ill ii •■^-'B vni -v^. mm \%iifi rarkor Duoi'ciiil I i IB" tion P ocket iinJ J e k pen. -j 11 |SI Take your pocket Parker to your deal. r. l,m i I de f k I>a?e «c supplies the detk266 words
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Advertisement145 1931-09-08 9 VICTORIA THEATRE LAST PERFORMANCE A/A TINEE: TO-DA Vat 5.30 p.m. OF HELLO! BOOM!! The Boom Show at Slump Prices CHILDREN HALF PRICE BOOK AT LITTLE'S. PRICES $2.50, $1.50 $1. -"VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL Opening of THE ST. CLAIR ORGAN AND MUSICAL FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 17th, 19th and 21st. Rooking Now Open at145 words
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Advertisement69 1931-09-08 9 CAPITOL TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT The production that all Singapore has been waiting for -The world famous screen star IMARLENE DIETRICH In Paramounfs brilliant achievement "DISHONOURED" VICTOR McLAGLEN I A Josef von Sternberg production I Paramount News etc. I Book Now. Phone 52.61^52.62. I 1 CAPITOL^-TO-NIGHT MARLENE DIETRICH IN DISHONOURED I Start69 words
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Advertisement63 1931-09-08 9 Jm wWh an all ELISSA L A ND I *P B yi "jt y) t JOHN GARRICK, LEWIS STONE, PAUL CAVANAGH and FREDERICK KERR of "Devil to Pay" are the featured members of the ALL ENGLISH east a east that is yet another tribute to the great art of LANDI!63 words
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Obituary29 1931-09-08 10 ISAAC. The death occurred yesterday at 7.45 a.m. of Mr. E. S. Isaac m his 68th. year. The funeral took place at 2 p.m. and was largely attended.29 words
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Obituary28 1931-09-08 10 Mr. F. H. Dupree wishes to thank all friends for the expressions of sympathy m hLs sad Maereavement and for floral tributes sent (F.M.S. papers please copy).28 words
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861 1931-09-08 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1931. THE GREAT TIN PLOT There was a time m the affairs of the Tin Producers Association both here and at Home but particularly here when references by those concerned m founding that Association, and m lesser degree by Government officials, appeared to imply861 words
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Article346 1931-09-08 10 Selangor has formed a Cricket. Association with Hon'ble Mr. A. S. Bailey as President. A meeting of the Johore State Council will be held at Johore Bahru on September 15th at 11 a.m. Mr. C. R. btutely. of Messrs. Harper. Gilftllan and Co. (Insurance Dept>. Kuala Lumpur has left for346 words
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Article1577 1931-09-08 10 PETITION HEARD Liquidation To Continue Under Court Supervision The affairs of Messrs G. H. Sweet Shop Limited were before the Supreme Court yesterday when, on behalf of the petitioning creditors, Mr. J. T. Haydon applied for compulsory winding up of the Company, now1,577 words
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Article64 1931-09-08 10 LONDON TIN AND KCKKFK PRKK IFREL PRESS SERVICE C()rYi:i l.onchm. SefiJ Messrs. Lewis. UtnUTUI and notify to-days tin prices M fouo^ Spot £114 11 16 (£ll5 1 W) ward £117 3 16 (£118) The market is easier. Messrs. Syminuton and notify to-day's rubber pw follows Spot 2» 464 words
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Article63 1931-09-08 10 Rewimotioii After S#* Months Intennl Ml ii.ni Nffi Alter an Ull Indnn Round-1 this afternoon irnen tl committee m i a! Sankey DKSldil mitte- Only •boul I not yet hftVtni whoisrx,,-.. Prim. Ilinlfter the delegate.[Brttista R»< i-gl( 'Hie second M Conference outer afternoon when ti. nnttce. under I63 words
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Article21 1931-09-08 10 I The Btohop "i a fortnifbt In ft** Rotary Club at Uje when R* LordriiiP address on his in»!>" Siberia I21 words
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Advertisement160 1931-09-08 10 A A L L O O S BEER S SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kc,ng\ (Incorporated m Shanghai) 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 8t 5372 BY SPECIAL »fiT ""^a. T&l HM THE KtSG APPOINTMENT TO IbKSBS^ F SIAM New Selection Just Arrived160 words
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Advertisement43 1931-09-08 10 A WOMAN HAS COMPLAINED that her husband tried to play golf m the kitchen. Other men have tried to do the same at local courses. What about a "GAFLAC" GOLFERS' POLICY GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480.43 words
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Article, Illustration546 1931-09-08 11 BATTLE OF THE STANDARD: NEW VERSION TO-DAYS GREAT FIGHT IN COMMONS WHEN LABOUR MEETS ITS LEADER i Router's Service] Lcndon, Sept. 7. the most critical week m Britistory rtnce the war Tl^e aligns Vfaen the House of Commons i Tuc>ci;iy is expected to546 words
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Article56 1931-09-08 11 **ers Mistaken For Dead '<rs Service] New York. Sept. 7. SanUafo, Chile, states that people were killed m a between naval rebels and at Talcuhuana. N>w York. Sept. 7. <'• Chile says the Gov- battle for the naval i( s the casualties at only :ik( prisoner. The56 words
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93 1931-09-08 11 AMAZING DIVE Lieutenant Stainforth as Pilot I British Radio Official Service] Ru^by. Sept. 7. One of Britain's Schneider pilots. Flight Lieutenant Stainforth. yesterday attained a speed estimated at 450 hilts an hour while diving one of the new Vickers Supermarine Rclls Royce machines from93 words
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Article114 1931-09-08 11 I British Radio Official Service] Rugby. Sept. 7. Some of the most remarkable motor cycle racing ever seen on the road resulted m Ulster re gaining the honour of having held the fastest motor c\cle road race, when Woods, on a Norton machine, won the 500 cc clas3114 words
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Article133 1931-09-08 11 Forced to Land for Petrol Reuter's Service Riga. Sept. 6. Miss Amy Johnson is reported to have been sighted flying over Libau. Latvia, to-day. If the identification of the plane is correct she apparently is much off her course. Riga. Sept. 7. Mm Amy Johnson ran short of133 words
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Article133 1931-09-08 11 London to Miss Sartorial Sensation IReutcr's Servioe] P. and O. Rajputana. Sept. 7. Routers correspondent wireless that Mr. Gandhi continues to enjoy his voyage to England immensely, behaving like a schoolboy on his first excursion. He romps with thf children, caresses babies and jokes with parents. He133 words
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Article68 1931-09-08 11 Sunday Provides Welcome Calm [Reuter's Service] Barcelona, Sept. 6. The Sabbath exerted a calming effect and moderation replaces the recent hostilities. The strike is expected to terminate to-morrow. Jumpy-nerved police continue to patrol the streets fingering gun triggers. Sleepers were awakened early this morning by a terrific fusillade68 words
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Article37 1931-09-08 11 Message to Bangkok British Colony I FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT l Bangkok. Sept. Mr. Ramsay Mac Donald has cabled his grateful appreciation of the British Colony's message of congratulation on his present patriotic stand.37 words
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Article167 1931-09-08 11 FOUR CHINESE SAVED Seven Companions Lost With Junk RESCUED BY LINER Exhausted after having been m the sea for more than a day and a half, four Chinese who were picked up by the Blue Funnel ship Hector while on her way to Singapore,167 words
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Article197 1931-09-08 11 Raid on Tanjong Rambutan Hospital [From Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh. Sept. 7. A sequel to a robbers' mid on the nurses' quarters at the Mental Hospital at Tanjong Rambutan on Friday was enacted at the Police Court this afternoon when three Chinese were charged with gang robbery. An197 words
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Article67 1931-09-08 11 Decrease m Union Membership (British Radio Official Service] Rugby, Sept. 7. The 63rd Trade Union Congress opened at Bristol this morning 587 de'egates being; present. Membership of unions is returned at 3.719.401 a decrease of 25,000 compared with last year. It is expected a manifesto setting forth67 words
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Article36 1931-09-08 11 M. Titulesco re-elected President [Reuter's Service] Geneva, Sept. 7. M. Titulesco (Rumania) was re-elected President of the Assembly. He received 25 votes out of 49. The aged Hungarian. Court Apponyl, was next with 21.36 words
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Article48 1931-09-08 11 Mad Chinese Rescued by Police I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COP YPTGHT] Bangkok, Sept. 7. A Chinese who was mentally deranged jumped into a tank containing live crocodiles m Temple grounds. Nine policemen joined m a successful attempt to rescue him. The man was severely bitten.48 words
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Article159 1931-09-08 11 MALAY WOMAN SHOT Negri Cricketer Among Hunters (Prom Our Own COi respondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 7. A fatal shooting accident is reported from Terachi village, seven mile from Kuala Pilah. It is stated that a party of hunters consist ing of Poi Eng Siew. Chong Tung Chin,159 words
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Article254 1931-09-08 11 Miss England Two Miles Up I Renter's Service] Detro Sept. 7. K\\t Don. piloting Lord WrAtMeld's Miss Kngland 11. won the fiist heat m the Harmsworth InternaitciMtf motor boat trophy, beating Commcdcre Gar Wood's Miss America IX by more than a mile at an average254 words
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Article66 1931-09-08 11 Ship Damaged But Crew Safe [British Rad'o Official S"vice] Rugby. Sept. 7. Sir Hubert Wilkins. m his polar submarine Nautilus, has emerged Rifely from under the Arctic ice and is proceeding across the Greenland sea towards Spitzbergen. The submarine was damaged and has a heaw list,66 words
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Article68 1931-09-08 11 Sir Hall Came Leaves £200,000 TBritish Radio Official S?rvice| Rugby, Sept. ft, The will of Sir Hall Came. the well-known novelist, who died a week ago at the ag:> of 78, was proved m the Isle of Man to-day. His personal estate m th? island is £200 000.68 words
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Article23 1931-09-08 11 fPREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT) Bangkok, Sept. 7. Their Majesties have cabled condolences to Phya Yomaraj on the death of his wife.23 words
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Article89 1931-09-08 11 The Jewish community m Singapore has lost one of its most highly esteemed members by the death of Mr. Ezra Saul Isaac of 2. Oxley Road, at the ag of 69 years. Mr. Isaac was In business m Bern bay for some years and89 words
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Advertisement263 1931-09-08 11 BURNSIDE SAFES AY iALE PBI€E» The Bodies of rJPjj^^K LOCKS are Six these Safes are ■^■■M^fl Lever with DOORS are of I^^P^trNfl^ 1 L Drill Proof Solid Steel and fj^^K^B^tc Jj steel Accurate Fit. I Hinges, Bolts Chambers ar e |^Tu_ I rml ft arc all Forged Packed with a263 words
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Article1558 1931-09-08 12 MORE ABOUT CAMERON'S Mr. Dunman Makes Some Siitftfestions m m Interesting article on Oamecons Highlands m the Thn.s o! M;i' i. Mr. W. Dunman **ys: Some loiik time ago th? Development Committee decided SO issue rePOtts of ji ogress. nnd such matters are certf nly of interest1,558 words
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Article261 1931-09-08 12 ONE DEAD: SEVERAL HURT Rival Racketeers Come to Blows Cokmbo. Aug. 37. A street fight between rival factions of alleged "dope" traffickers tcok place m Colombo yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock, and one man KM killed and several uthaT injured, before the Police could intervene. It261 words
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Article219 1931-09-08 12 Forced Landing on his way to a Race Liverpool, Aur. 14. ste\e Donoghue. the Jockey, had s thrill When an airplane m which be was travelling frooi Blackpool |0 the Haydoek Park HM SCOime urn into a thick mist «\nd made a forced landIng at Hnyton.219 words
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Article19 1931-09-08 12 Mrs. A. H. Lancaster, who wi>.- recently operated upon for appendicitis at the Penan* General Hospital, is progressing well.19 words
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Article841 1931-09-08 12 THE IMMIGRATION FUND Discussion of Next Year's Estimates I Thy following Is a record of a meeting of the Indian Immigration Committee held at P?nang on August 26th. Present: The Chairman (The Hon'ble the Controller of Labour, Malaya, Mr. C. D. Ahearne. M.C.5... Tl*p Vice-Chairman and841 words
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Article123 1931-09-08 12 Soviet Journal Assails Russian Justice Moscow, Aug. 13. Izvestia. the organ of the Soviet Government, declares that thousands cf perrons hawbeen unjustly imprisoned m Russia, with the result that industry has been c'eorived of thousands of useful workers. Judges imposing excessive sentences, says "Izvestia." are guilty123 words
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Article1201 1931-09-08 12 GOSSIP OF THE DAY What London Talks About I From Our Own Correspondent! London, Aug. 12. The Earl and Countess of Strathmore, parents of the Duchess of York, celebrated their Golden Wedding at Glamis Castle yesterday. The Duke and Duchess of York and their two children. Princers1,201 words
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Article855 1931-09-08 12 ESTATE POSSIBILITIES What the Labourer Can Contribute Considerable interest la now being taken by the general public m the subjeci of th? cultivation of foodstuffs and the keeping of cattle m the Federated Malay States, and the activities of the Agricultural Department show how alive Government is855 words
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Article78 1931-09-08 12 B:isr;«. Au i',o Tiie cholera epidemic which broke out rec*i tly so far has resulted m 3W> deaths. wJiil: t! cases now total 692. but only eight n w ca«< were reported yesterday. For the first time m living rr>emory thi -> tives of cholera victims78 words
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Article650 1931-09-08 12 AGENCY CALLERS Recent Appointment* List I From Our Own Corn 1"In,, '"In,, y Among the callers at the M this week were Mr. F. W i Works Dspaitmenc. PMM at Ohartwood, Carshnlton R c. h. Wyatt staying at Phi Weston-suptr-Mare; Oaptaii •taying at Btnfieli" Heath o650 words
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Article32 1931-09-08 12 Recovered /»'<'• Under Culti^ Tin one ttaii many 1 fonnei Zee, tit- < t:i dam la I and dtj M!t fertile I wMrt* cultivation Tha thrr r< umtottoiu •a t.32 words
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Article517 1931-09-08 13 British Davis Cup Lessons The Davis Cup still rests In Paris, but had Cochet faltered.it would have been m London, and not for the first time, but the sixth. Still, our prestige as a tennis nation is now restored; we disputed the challenge round and robbed America of517 words
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Article117 1931-09-08 13 [Reuter's Service 1 New York. fept. 5. Latest baseball results are as follow: NATIONAL LEAGIK New York 3. Brooklyn 0. Philadelphia 11. Boston l. Cincinnati 12. Chicago 3. Pittsburgh 3. St. Louis l. AMERICAN LEAGIE Boston o. Philadelphia 2. Boston l. Philadelphia 6. Washington 5. New York 4.117 words
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Article424 1931-09-08 13 Walter Hagen's Many Victories If there is anyone m golf who has ever won a larger flock of titles than Walter Hagen m his time, the name has been left out of the record book, writes Grantland Rice. Hagen has won the British Open four times and424 words
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Article322 1931-09-08 13 The Scottish Speed Championships [From Owe Ovn Correspondent: London. July :'»<;. The animal contesis for the S?ctti<^. Motor Cycle Sp ed Championships, under the :ui;,pices 3f the Scottish Auto-Cy?b Uiv.cn. took plac? at the West Sands. St. Andrews, on Saturday. For the first time m the history cf those322 words
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Article92 1931-09-08 13 Remarkable Performance m Egypt Cairo, Aug. 4. Three hat tricks m one match is the unique record of Leading Aircraftsman Monks, of the Rcyal Air Force. In the Army's first innings yesterday Monks did the hat trick and took the but four wickets m92 words
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Article79 1931-09-08 13 Malays m F.A. Cup Final (By Our Chinese Correspondent) Pf'iv.;; Sept. 6. By defeating the Police 3-0 In the re. l:>\v<; Cup tie the Penan- Malay A team qi..:ltn?d to meet the P.C.C. m the final cf the .P.F.A. Cup on Wednesday. Yesterday's game never reached a hiyh79 words
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Advertisement377 1931-09-08 13 Lifebuoy guards his health at home and school _yj i y i^ #^L limited v^^ aJT^^^^f^^. Economy v v res 0.0.rv. /ik^^k i^^ offer. Safety and i^v^ il^ factories of the B.S.A. l^fe I 7 jjgfi ajH^B •evenry years of iti expert- L« ffrrl U ence stand behind them. IBM^377 words
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Advertisement905 1931-09-08 14 BLUE 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 Glaspew. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Dm. Saik* t HECTOR For M'seilles, L'don, R'dam, H'burg and Glasgow905 words
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Advertisement538 1931-09-08 14 EHerman Bueknail Steamship Co., LtcL (Incorporated m England). "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Steamer Dye Singapore. 83. CITY OF PERTH Oct. 12 HOMEWARDS. bjb. CITY OF HALIFAX For London, Rotterdam and Hamburg538 words
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Advertisement494 1931-09-08 14 JP.& 1 O. British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated m England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN it* TaniMge. Singapore. Tonnace. sine**,,. 1931. NALDERA 16,000 KASHMIR 9,000494 words
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Advertisement704 1931-09-08 15 0. S. K. J_iine. Freight Service > (Prom Kobe> g,,^ 4 MA/^> >MXL LONDON. Rotterdam. Hamburg. (Bremen) and Antwerp 1 vla Penan*. Colombo. Aden and Port Said Sept. 17 19 vo > %JI l MABU DURBAN. P. Elizabeth. Cape Town. Rio de Janeiro Santos. Montevideo and Buenos Aires via Colombo704 words
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Advertisement552 1931-09-08 15 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES, Lm(M Mil SAIUNG NOTICE \1« I\\ PRESIDENT LINERS. /MM MM I TO»IARSEIIXES,NEWYORKANDBOSION \VI ■I fPl <JAPORE AND FENANG »i. COLOMBO \IB ■1 SUEZ **<>** SAU> ALEXANT>R i A x\riys AND I)■ MM Arrive Leave Ln.\, Arrive mm I Ptps Hoy J*'*""' POre l>eil York \1» ■I Zl552 words
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Advertisement812 1931-09-08 15 K. P. M." KONINKLUHE PAKETVaaKT MAATCCHAPPU. fROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA.I (Incorporated In WftH^ ni j OI»D«R CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN nowaii-, 4 Tetophon^ No. 6451. with sub-connections to.— Passage Prttebl* Transhipment. Marine DepartmenU and Managers deak. H+vrtmxMuv* tn the StralU SettlemenUtSlngapore and pmim) of the r»AVfcLLEMB OFFICIAL812 words
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Article615 1931-09-08 16 VIEWS ON LONDON Full Marks for Parks, Tubes and Policemen England haa been passed as a country moderitely fit to live m by the 350 Russian tourists vho are paying a visit by way of reward for forwarding the Five- Year-Plan. In spite of all that615 words
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Article183 1931-09-08 16 New Vessels Named by Princess Mary Princess Mary. Countess of Harewood. performed the naming ceremony at the launching of a new motor-lifeboat at Bridlington m the presence of 15.000 people. She was received by Lord Deramore, Lord Lieutenant of the East Riding, accompanied by Lady Deramore. and by183 words
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Advertisement555 1931-09-08 16 Bums Philp Line. (Incorporated In Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7.375 tons) and the S.B. MANGOLa (3,352 tons). [Cargo only.] •j. MARELLA is one of the largest and nnest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de555 words
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Advertisement429 1931-09-08 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. D( (Incorporated In D.B.Aj GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Hexvlnr I roisrht Service to Boston, New Yor! Philadelphia and Baltimore (m Suez). D Sail* D M.S. SILVERSANDAL Sept. 22 Sept 28 ?i M.S. SILVERWILLOV Oct. 13 Oct. 19 M.S. SILVERYEW Nov. 3 Nov. 9 For rates and429 words
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Miscellaneous513 1931-09-08 16 MAIL DESPATCHES B* TRAIN Bangkok every Monday and Thursday 7 a.m. Kedah every Saturday 6 p.m. Kota Tinggi 6 pjn. Kuantan (via Jerantut) 6 p.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6 pjn. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang, Kedah and Lower Slam 7 a.m. F.M.S., Bntu Pahat, Muar, Mersing,513 words
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Article219 1931-09-08 17 Mr Lee Wei M m. Mr. Cheng M Kfii Chien "c. Mr. Lee liunv. Mr t Kuo Tang. Mr. Lee Je Shim, hin. Mr. Huang Sui Hwa. Mr. M. H« Ch-> .'-un. Mr. L.i Ju Chen Kuang Jao. Mr. Wonu Sik Bins'. M:> Soedomo child and baby. Mr.219 words
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Article191 1931-09-08 17 Im ol (•overnment Export Credits ;ik Mercantile Marine m their quarterly report with the Chamber of Shipl to a resolution adopted at the Shipping Conference on the pron of Government export crelilding or sale of merchant ton*ibk\ the Council state, to :.t thai with over 45.000191 words
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Article125 1931-09-08 17 Vetweea Borneo and Fiji" lake shock, apparently or:We. was recorded on Aug. W.st Bromwich. inform- was registered very clearly by his seismograph, which centre of disturbance was 9.000 miles away, and that to tremble for an hour worded at Sydney at 12 18 tne difference m time125 words
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Article2040 1931-09-08 17 Russian Shipping Scheme Western civilisation has. upon the whole, definitely rejected Sovietism. In all probability it will continue to do so. This decision is not necessarily founded upon a disbelief m its enduring qualities. Most people are profoundly sceptical on that point. But it is now recognised that2,040 words
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Article57 1931-09-08 17 Passengers Taken Off Safely Vancouver. Aug. 1. The C?nadian National ntWl~tlfp Prince David, making a coastwise service, "round ?d during a fcg yesterday near Port Townsend, Washington State. The pas engers ver? safely removed by a Co nadir, n Pacific steamship. The steamer, which grounded m low water.57 words
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Article50 1931-09-08 17 The English gliding record was broken by Flying Officer Mole, of the Royal Air Force, a member cf the London Gliding Club, at Ditchling, Sussex. Flying Officer Mole remained m the air for six hours ten minutes thirtyeight seconds, the previous record being four hours fifteen minutes.50 words
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Advertisement447 1931-09-08 17 Ihe Mew /\r~^ -n SCENIC ROUTE Througli Nature s Wonderland— The Cannriian Xloekies Cross Canada from Vancouver by the route o£ the lowest altitude and easiest gradient of any tra-vscon-tmental line. Yet see the highest Canadian Rocky peaks and the rugged wonders of Jasper National Part For BjoWete ayd Information447 words
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Advertisement73 1931-09-08 17 HENDERSON LINE. SCHEDULE OF SAILINGS By Fortnightly Passenger Steamers Between Rangoon, Marseille* and England. HOMEWARD SAILINGS. Port of Disembarkation Plymouth. Leave Rangoon CHINDWIN q cL |f KEMMENDINE Oct. M SAGAING Nov! 21 AMARAPOORA Doc. 5 YOMA Jan. 2 CHINDWIN Jan! 30 AMARAPOORA Mar 26 Calls London. Passage Rates include train73 words
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Advertisement86 1931-09-08 17 I funds" for'toe""! I JOURNEY. S {COOK'S I TRAVELLER'S CHEQUES A NEGOTIABLE EVERYWHERE, Obtainable from, Thos. Cook Son, (Bankers) S Ltd. 39, Robinson Road, Singapore. AMERICAN EXPRESS CO. INC. (Incorporated m U.8.A.) International BANKING and TRAVEL SERVICES. Travellers Cheques. Letter* of Credit If mm? Orders. Draffte. Transfers of Funds by86 words
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Article166 1931-09-08 18 To Encourage the Use of the Word "Got" Dr. P. B. Ballard, chairman of the Child Study Society, lecturing on tag teaching of English at the City of London Vacation Course m London said that there were certain mistakes m English which were manufactured by ■caoohnaden. The use cf166 words
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Article142 1931-09-08 18 He Will Know the Motorist Had No Right to Do It The New Jersey (U.S.) Commissioner of Motor Vehicle* has outlined cf the duties and privileges of crossing traffic tones m thit State. One prevision, he soy*, vi!l astonish pedestrians when they hear of it. A142 words
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Article66 1931-09-08 18 M Jack Bush M ttthews, the airman, who sr: -had m a Burma jung!e wh?n attempting i flight tc Australia &b:ut a yew ago. «m tiirr'.crj m m~il week. *o Ifta Hilda Ann Hillett at tiry. nca- Southampton. Ke b2?arn-> engsfed b?forc «t<rtirr? t l^? flight Hi; COBBrni" hi fc66 words
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Article127 1931-09-08 18 Sextons for 300 Years At the seven huncin d and sixth anniver try rervice m Ch »;x l-»«n-U-Fnth parish church recently panels wei unw iled recordmg the names ol the BramweU ISamily who bavc been rextona for three bundred years wirhout break, and an Inacrited grandmother clock was127 words
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Article69 1931-09-08 18 An Enactment has ju.t corns Into force m Kedai; forth Ming any man or woman I I the idling nou> lo marry anyone Bthfl than a Malay er a fc cendant ol th: prophet M->--h-rnmcd (Shnriirm without the written c .1Ecnt cl the Sjltnn cr h.s deputy. I! anj numbors69 words
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Article74 1931-09-08 18 Negotiations In ResMM Dvvv.nbvv .•> N. ■■->;. i;t 1 1. K\ For Iti rnrnt made between ih mid the Chlnea 0 ii\ i« km i i roAl X toad Lv rill be n tun y:\u-, acci rdim i i hv local oflctel cirrh The (It MllOCk <>! 11l74 words
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Article40 1931-09-08 18 1% Drtnmcfi WThen Stranwr Sm Canal Uatr* Port] unen banki 1 thi i •<■ Prince crashed nnai tl Xn bui twenty I place Tin- Lhei water, and th-ii i pred All ti:i:l!' (Jlllt. til! v. hicJi i40 words
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Advertisement224 1931-09-08 18 •>■ \^i Microscopic vi^if I ■y^«'.«..X. \H i 1 n«rvc cell. 44 The f X debilitated nerves take up Sanatogen as the parched earth drinks m water." .< m these words a well-knouna physician m his book "Nerve Energy** describes the action of Sanatogen. Every single particle of Sanatogen is224 words
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Advertisement411 1931-09-08 18 BANKS AND INSURANCE CHARTERED RANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated m lgngi^nrt by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000.000 Reserve Fund 64,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000.000 HEAD OFFICE: 38. Bishopsgate. London. EC. 3 Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Hong Kong Saigon Amritsar411 words
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Advertisement333 1931-09-08 18 MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. incorporated to England) Capital C 3.000.000 Subscribed 1.800,000 Paid-up 1.050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.666.845 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrle, Esq, Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, E*q.. J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Bhelford. Esq.. Sir Thomas Catto, Bart. S. C.333 words
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Advertisement175 1931-09-08 18 bOUTH I* '-It! BRITISH 'IX INSURANCE OOMTANI lIMII, PIRB, MARINE. n: AN n AND MOTOR CAM INSinUNCI ACCEPTtI ai LOWEST CUKfttNl RATES LC. MARGOI lOU I UtO** Office 2. rintayi &T»n THk EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPOKATION LTI FIRE, MARINE. MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL A(( ihKNi INSURANCE. L. G. JOHNSON OCMM175 words
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Miscellaneous611 1931-09-08 18 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations which can be received m 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,611 words
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Article70 1931-09-08 19 Ijgadnn Opinion on Rubber I > roblem SKR VICE— COPYRIGHT J London. Sept. 7. T.m< s says that there seems :i uicn-asing majority of opinion a. 1 ompalscry schema for the ibber output by the British and DlveislAed propolis hive •\at& and it is becoming apparent \\v\\ is70 words
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Article234 1931-09-08 19 (i;> Slow Policj Recommended I E.itnh Industn na ieHTCipowtettt m Java an illut>. conditions m Uiat is.ernment, be states, is carrying i of enforced eeonom>. which amongst other things, m the can- order for locomotives, and cut m official salaries over a population is not so hardly234 words
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Article75 1931-09-08 19 WALL EVATT'S REPORT Singapore. Sept. 7. arket mv completely ■tagThen r.o market news from irday was a holiday there. 1 tons of tin locally it 59 per sht Improvement of X There It! Nt 64 end Kuchais at are inquired for at 1.05 09. the only enquiry is for and75 words
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Article94 1931-09-08 19 Signs of the Bad Times Leipzig, Aug. 30. tma Fair was opened to-day unfavourable weather and still trade conditions. Though Ulllgftotia that the previous ver will be reached, hopes I that fairly good business will vindml and foreign buyers apI m lar«t numbers. bad imes is seen m94 words
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Article36 1931-09-08 19 from central Bank of China Shanghai. Aug. 28. Madison sailed for America shipment of 75 cases of J C 52,500,000 the Central Bank of China. %natf to the EquiUble EastrporattQß, of New York.36 words
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Article18 1931-09-08 19 "H^ n hi been elected Chairman 1 iM, Hubbt r C Ltd •h> Place of Mr Hbel Bingu-y.18 words
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Article213 1931-09-08 19 The Loss on the Year's Working The following Is the report of the directors, to be submitted to the shareholders of Menglembu Lode at the seventh annual general meeting of the company, to be held at Penang on Sept. 18th at noon. The area of the Company's213 words
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Article273 1931-09-08 19 Japanese Producers at Their Wits* End Copper producers m Japan are at their wits' end how to meet the unprecedented fall m price. Whereas production costs are put somewhere between .--even and ten cents. New York names its official quotation at 7 1 cents. The Suiyokai273 words
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Article282 1931-09-08 19 View of Manchester Chamber of Commerce Manchester. Aug. 3. Under the heariinq "Indicting Laissez Faire," I the nt'w 'issue of tiie Manchester Chamber of Commerce Monthly Record prints the following p&seage, which MJtggeste the abandonment of the traditional Manchester point of view m economics. "Through the282 words
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Article79 1931-09-08 19 [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, Sept. 5. Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam, 12.06, Athens 375. Bombay Is. 5-"Sd.. Berlin 20.53. Brussels 34.09. Bucharest 816'<_.. Rio 3 1-16, Buenos Aires 31 21-32. Copenhagen I8.17"V», Geneva 24.93. Helsingfors 193. Hong Kong 11%, Lisbon 110. Madrid 55. Milan 92.92 Vj. Monte Video 2279 words
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Article345 1931-09-08 19 EXCHANGE KATES September 7. SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2j3 29|32 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 ***** London, T.T. 2|3 21)32 Lyons and Paris, demand 1425 Hamburg, demand 234 Norn. New York,345 words
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50 1931-09-08 19 September 7th., 12 o'clock noon. Bayers Sellers R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 7' 4 1% Standard R.S.S. on Tender Sept 7U f% Nov. 7\ C Oct-Dec 7', 8 Jan-Mar 8U 8\ Tone oC Market:--Stagiiant. Latest Cable:—London Spot Sliest 21»<1. per !b New York Holiday.50 words
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Article376 1931-09-08 19 MONDAY, SEPT. 7TH. (LOSING QUOTATION- Bayers Setters. Asam Kumbang 20s 9d 22s c.d. Austral Malay 18s 20b Aver Hita'n <5> 11s 12s Bangrin Tin (£> 9s 10s Bcit&ng Padang <f i 10 1 6 Batu Caves ($1) 29 32 Bukit Arang ($1) 30 40 norn Burmah Malay376 words
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Article758 1931-09-08 19 Over-Production A Myth Only a relatively short while age, practically the whole world was prosperous. To-day, we find mankind m a state of gloom and despondency. All or most of the prophets, who, twc years ago felt convinced that the bocm would continue, that there was nothing758 words
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Article23 1931-09-08 19 The Administration of the Royal Siame ;> Railways his now decided to make a further reduction In freight rates on rice transported from upcountry.23 words
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Article913 1931-09-08 19 Activities of the Tyre Industry A greater than seasonal movement of tyrr> into the hands of consumers, attended by a quickening of manufacturing activities, has. given the rubber situation m the United State* a fillip it has long lacked, says the Rubber and Tea Quarterly for August.913 words
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Article157 1931-09-08 19 Borneo Ltd.. Singapore, Agents: Pahang Consolidated Co. Ltd.. 3 713 pels fffflfc Tin Dredging Lid. 405. Sungei Kintu Tin DRdglng Ltd.. 385 Kuala Reman Rubber 186 646 lbs. Lok Kawi Rubber 47.000; Brusrh Rubber 45.000. MoAulifTe. Davis and Hope. Penan*. Secretaries Sungpi Tukaag 40,010 lbs. Adamson.157 words
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Advertisement72 1931-09-08 19 Assets exceed 112,000.000 Awaimnce to force over $33,000,000 The Great Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated la the mxmtXm nutliwiiiiH HEAD OFFICE: Winched Ho«^. Stag^ U)||DO|| QmM I Tbe Company has £20.000 deposited with fee Buprame Oomt of flDgtad «g complies with the Mttfe UU fl Oompante. Act to erety72 words
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1045 1931-09-08 20 WOOLLEY'S FINE INNINGS A Middlesex Victory m the Nick of Time In making 224 for Kent against the New Zealanders m the recent match at Canterbury. Prank Woolley. the famous left-hander, played one of the best innings of his career, according to details cabled to1,045 words
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Article454 1931-09-08 20 SEMI-FINAL GAMES Matches Listed For To-day Yesterday's results m the S.C.C. lawn tennis tournament were as follows: "A" Class Singles H. S. Haskins plus 5 beat N. A. Sedwick owe 30. 7—5. 5—7. 6—3. A. D. Anderson owe 15.5 beat W. Rodger plus 4. 6 2.454 words
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Article307 1931-09-08 20 A YACHTING FIASCO Boats Becalmed m Batavia Cup On Sunday. September 6th, the first of the series for the Batavia Visitors' Cup was sailed. In this race the "A" Class and "B" Class sailed on handicap based on the mileage of the course. The Cdurse set307 words
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Article331 1931-09-08 20 GOLD CUP MEETING Handicaps for Fourth Day The following are the weights for Wednesday's races: Race 1. Ponies Class 2. Dir. 2. (6 furs.) 2.30 p.m. Young Egypt 9.0, Rose Mine 8.10, Simon 8.10, The Witch 8.10, Whippet 8.3. Lady Remington 8.3. Cameo 11. 7., 12, Longchamp331 words
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Article130 1931-09-08 20 Tuesdays gan*?s m ttte S.C.C. six-a-side tournaments art as lollow: 5.10 p.m. Colcurs. (J. G Glasgow, H. G. Riches. R Land. Lt. V. F. D. Tarrant, T. Ballantyne. C. B. Maxwell) vs. Whites. (E. A. Brodic A. L B. Perkins. D. Lowdon. C. Fittock, R. A. Axhworth.130 words
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Article140 1931-09-08 20 The following were the results of ties played en Saturday, m the Johore Civil Service Club Open Invitation Tennis Tournament: Men's Doubles Level H. Haskins and R. P Newell beat R. F. Goodman and C. D. Young 2—6. 6 4. 6—l; I. B. Abed and W.140 words
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Article218 1931-09-08 20 "A" Doubles Handicap Tan Chong Gark and Lim Bong Soo beat Yap Chye Koon and Ong Siow Kee 6 2. 6 B. 6—3. C. K. Pang and Lai Kwong Chun beat Chua Choon Sim and Yap Ah Hyan 6 l. 3 6. 6 2. "B" S.ngles Handicap218 words
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Article42 1931-09-08 20 (Reuter's Service] Cclombes, Sept. 6. In the athletic contest Germany beat France by 89 points to 62. Before the meeting the international 25 kilometre walk was won by Vflente, Italy m 2 mm. 3.13 sees., a world record42 words
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Article45 1931-09-08 20 In the final of the Duffer's Cup W. Marshal: beat A. J. Donald at the 20th. The September Monthly Meday (Bogey) wl" be played for on Saturday and Sunday, September 12th and 13th. and the Ladies' Spoon (Stroke) on Monday, September 14th.45 words
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Article353 1931-09-08 20 Misadventure Verdict at Inquest The inquest on the two persons drowned off Katong Park last week, was conclud?d yesterday when the Coroner, Mr. F. G. Bourne, returned a verdict of death by misadventure. A Medical Officer m charge of the Tan Tock Seng Hospital who examined the bodies353 words
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Article182 1931-09-08 20 Marlene Dietrich at the Capitol To-night Owing to a change m the release arrangements of the Paramo\int production "Dishonoured" this picture will commence its Malayan premiere at the Capitol this evening. Marlene Dietrich, the beautiful German star who makes her second screen appearance m this production, is declared to182 words
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Article153 1931-09-08 20 Results of ties m the S.R.C. tennis tournament are as follows: "A" Singles C. A. Peterson beat T. Leijssius 6 3, 6 2. G. W. Angus beat P. Scully 6 4. 4 6. 6 4. "B M Siuffles D. Leicester vs. O. G. Struys (unfinished). K. Balhetchet153 words
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Article282 1931-09-08 20 Local Bankmen Draw Two Horses Good fortune has befallen at least two Singapore residents m connection with the Calcutta Turf Club sweep which is run on the St. Leger. Mr. A. E. McCartney of the P. and O. Bank has drawn Goyescas and Mr. H. E. Gardner,282 words
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Article156 1931-09-08 20 Charity Football and Interstate Tennis [From Our Own Correspondent] lpoh, Sept. 7. Another huge football crowd watched the exhibition match between the lpoh League and Taiping League on Saturday. The whole of the proceeds were for the family of the late Che Osman, one cf the most brilli?>nt156 words
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Article106 1931-09-08 20 The September Ladles' Medal competition resulted m a tie between Mrs. J. J. McMlchael and Mrs. S. J. Beattie m "A" Division and m a win for Miss Salmond m "B" Division. Altogether forty seven cards were taken out and the following were returned. Mrs. McMichp.el 43106 words
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Advertisement153 1931-09-08 20 DELETED "H.M.V." RECORDS NOW from q() Cts. each S. Moutrie 8 Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Hong Kongt H.M.V. SPECIALISTS RING LEAF POCKET BOOKS DARK GREEN ART LEATHER Jt CLOTH LIMP. i^^^^^^^^^B No. 0402. 4 ins. x 2V 2 ins $1.80. Refills m 50\s 0.20. J No. 0503. 5 ins x153 words
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