The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 September 1931
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Title Section19 1931-09-12 1 The Singapore Free Press y> 13,439. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article273 1931-09-12 1 The big surprise m Mr. Snowden's drastic measures to balance the Budget is the increase to ss. m the pound m the rate of income tax. With the exception cf the Opposition Press the proposals have been well received Page 11 and 12. There was a sequel273 words
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Article1005 1931-09-12 1 Qunquid agunt homines nostrt e*t farrago Libelli Juvenal All this pother raised by Mr. Snowden rej calls, appropriately enough at race time, the j occasion of the famous Straits War Tax on Income, when two of the griffins were named Income and Tax both failing to1,005 words
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Advertisement248 1931-09-12 1 gIGIA TEA Driftfl the freshness n j fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. [tonight Raffles Horn SPECIAL RACE DINNER an( EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION DANCE TILL 1 A.M. with riMASM BOOK EARLY) SUNDAY 1 otoom September 13th MODERN mLL GRAND 'CONCERT s **^™>* monia litter Terms AND m.j YE248 words
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Advertisement212 1931-09-12 1 I EUROPE HIHOTEL "Renowned by Recommendation" TO-NIGHT TWO BANDS. TWO BANDS. NON-STOP DANCING TILL MIDNIGHT. FAREWELL PERFORMANCE OF ROBERT DRESCHBR'S FAMOUS VIENNESE ORCHESTRA. DANCE MUSIC BY THE EUROPE HOTEL NEW DANCE ORCHESTRA DIRECTED by Mr. R. H. LAMBIE AND ROBERT DRESCHER'S FAMOUS VIENNESE ORCHESTRA. MUSIC ON THE VERANDAH FROM 12.3*212 words
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Advertisement203 1931-09-12 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Pavilion re-oper.ing Pag 5. Notices, tenders etc. Page 2. Hotel announcements Page 1. Choose an Exide battery Page 4 Ci'iemas and BJBUSeassnts Page 9. l.ankt/s .'or Simmons bed sprine? Page 8, Jeffrey's Beer competition has commenced— Page 5. Le^al Status cf the Massy States is read> -Pn-e 20.203 words
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Advertisement11 1931-09-12 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article135 1931-09-12 2 Five Bengalis named Ouri liad Ahbcu Khan, M-er Abdullah. Ah Gui and Bam appeared before the? Third Police M rate, Mr. J. F F. Qreff, ft terday morning, end were charged with rolu tartly cattsinf hurt to four others named Kasta Khan. Sheer Almad. Gulnm Sawah and135 words
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Article82 1931-09-12 2 Change of Programmer at the Capitol Dishonoured, the Paramount picture m wind. Ifarlene Dietrich si 1 such success, conclude- very successful m ison at the C to-night. To-morrow the First National V. Iphone picture Sunny, m which Marilyn Miller makes a welcome re-appearance commences, and being a musical82 words
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Article136 1931-09-12 2 By Lieut. Col. M. J T. Reilly. M.C.. Commandite, SSV.F. Singapore. Sept. 9. Ranges The following range allotments .re re-pubiished for Information. Buses leave Drill Hall Sat: Sun: B. T. R. F. R. 2 pm. 7 30 a.m. ***** T. -B- All Casuals M G. Casuals Platoon136 words
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Article67 1931-09-12 2 Programme of Drills up to and for weekending September 13th, 1931. Saturday. 12th 2.00 p.m. Bukit Timah Range 2nd Bn. S.S.V.F., AH Table "B" Casuals; Fairer Range. "A" (M.Q.) Co. All casuals. Sunday, 13th 7.00 a.m. Drill Hall, Ist Bn. 88. V.F., Tactical Exercise. ■2?.*?!; BUklt Timah67 words
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Advertisement363 1931-09-12 2 You will never know how Excellent a Dinner can be. until you have visited THE CAPITOL RESTAURANT FOR RESERVATION RING 4906 JUST UNPACKED PURE SILK STOCKINGS, $1.25 A PAIR. LONG SERVICE Crepe de Chine Bloomers $1.25 Each do do Slips $3.25 do do Night Gowns $2.30 do do Pyjamas $3.50363 words
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Advertisement451 1931-09-12 2 I TENDERS. i SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. eMS*H TENDERS. NOTICE Is hereby given that tenders ate now Invited for the following materials or services, and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained In the Tender Room, Municipal Offices: Extra water service at New Cooly Lines, Henderson Road. Date of Closing.451 words
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Advertisement806 1931-09-12 2 AUCTION SALE RE HOTEL VAN WlJkTth IMPORTANT AUCTION SALF OF HOTEL FURNITURE, BILLIARD TABLES. PIANO, FIRE-PRc l TO BE HKLD AT Nos. 30 AND 36 STAMFORD ROAn XS ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th, AT 10 |x, ON SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 19th, AT 10 H x v Comprising: Two full size billiard tables,806 words
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Miscellaneous259 1931-09-12 2 THE WEEK Saturday. 12th. High Water. 10.50. 8 8 ft 22.25. 10.4 ft. Singapore Races Last Day. Badminton: Singapore Championships. S.V.C.. Drill Hall. Les Levante. Illusionist. Victoria Theatre 9.30 p.m. Boxing: Al Rivers vs Albert Grether. Theatre Royal. Sunday, 13th. High Water, 11.15. 9.1 ft.. 23.10. 10.7 ft. B.V.C. Tactical259 words
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Article1009 1931-09-12 3 LAST YEAR'S RETURNS Precautions Urged by Lord Byng Hints to the public as to the way m which they can protect their property against criminals are given by Lord Byng, the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, m his report for 1930. There was a big1,009 words
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Article39 1931-09-12 3 Mr Laurence Vine, barrister, at liondon Sessions yesterday: You won't be surprised, my Hrd. to hear that my client got the maximum term because I defended. Sir Herbert Wilberforce. the deputy-chairman: There were no other aggravating circumstances. I suppose.39 words
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Article320 1931-09-12 3 Wealthy Victims of A plausible woman who had been successful m imposing on her victims." was the description of a prisoner given by Mr. Gill, the magistrate at Westminster Police Court on August 8 Elsie Emily Butlin. aged twenty-six. of Hol-land-road. Kensington, w.. was] before the court320 words
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Article125 1931-09-12 3 A Blow to the Theatrical Profession Vienna. Sept. 2. That considerable number of ttv> leading German and Austrian actors and opera singers have been hard hit by the recent COUapee of the Amstelbank m Amsterdam, was disclosed m the course of a meeting staged to-day by the Austrian125 words
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Article149 1931-09-12 3 Holidaymakers Watch a Struggle to Save It From the Sea Bishopstone. Sussex. A valuable racehorse named Clear Water, belonging to Mr. Joseph Rank, cf Godstone, was being led along the seashore for exercise at Bishopstone m the presence of a large crowd of holiday-makers when it suddenly149 words
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Article166 1931-09-12 3 Pilot Burned to Death at Folkestone Tattoo F«;lke>tui:«\ Aug. 12. It was revealed late last night that a tragedy had occurred at the Folkestone searchlight tattoo. Pilot Officer D. G. Vaughan-Fowler, of the 41st Squadron R.A.F., stationed at Northolt. was burned to death when his machine, which166 words
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Article46 1931-09-12 3 Southend magistrate: You will ba bound <>v to keep the p*ace and b. ol good behavaau, ill a sum of £20, for twelve months. Defendant: It comes down to this: you bet me £20 I can't *be a food lac! for a year. I'll take you.46 words
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Advertisement348 1931-09-12 3 loiHEaitfiiYiiinrsi Warrant Officer of "T^jsL Indian Army Saved /K/^~^^'' From Operation ni^ on as a commissionaire V/JSM'fmk Mm Mv doctor tbaa ordered me to hospital -mW %V r Zam-Huk Words fail toaeacrTne Is also a-PT J nptedy rehei /am-Huk brought. On the third reliable cr, fZ 4^7 •mdJSSSI ftef using348 words
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Advertisement209 1931-09-12 3 «-|il The STREAM-LINE 4JMSp OIL RENOVATOR ltWont Imtwraet* I CENTRAL ELECTRICITY HOARD Kecent ImporUnt I 6 Fifcert Cemral Scotland H s 4 J 19 England Wales worn Are:- imma stores dept. I awavsssasawa ill t—iJJJ-B i^ i B I r titers, Human. .f UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. (Incorporated m the Straits209 words
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Article623 1931-09-12 4 36,000,000 IN USE London's Thousands Not Included In List BY E. Y. WATSON Recently the Department of Commerce passed along to the automobile manufacturers new data covering a world census of automobile usage, rt includes for the first time comparative figures by which large cities on623 words
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Article364 1931-09-12 4 Petrol Tank of Forty Gallons Capacity The Royal Court of Yugo-Slavia. already the possessor of fourteen Packard cars, has just bean shipped six of the new Ninth Series Models, including the King's De Luxe E'ght Sport Phaeton, the Queen's De Luxe Eight CoupeRoadster, and the Crown Princes364 words
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Article257 1931-09-12 4 Burglars Take Up Residence The only daughter of Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins, the author of "The Prisoner of Zenda." has just been the victim of a crime as strange as* any adventure m the pages of her father's romantic fiction. It came about this way. Sir Anthony's257 words
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Article381 1931-09-12 4 47 Years Dismal Test Record [From Our Own Correspondent] London, Aug. 18. Not for many years have we had such a disappointing Test as on the occasion when the Test with the New Zealanders was to take place at Old Trafford since, through the weather, it was only possible381 words
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Article28 1931-09-12 4 After fourteen months of study, the Government has decreased the duties on dried eggs, hemp cordage, and bicycle bells. Who says our tariff isn't flexible? San Diego Union.28 words
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Article163 1931-09-12 4 Baroness' Necklace and Actress* Jewels Milan, Aug. 10. Loss of a leather case containing jewellery valued at £100.000 was reported to the Milan police to-day by Mrs. Irene Anna Coleman, a wealthy New York actress. Mrs Coleman left her hotel m a taxicab and journeyed to a163 words
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Article155 1931-09-12 4 Reward For Returning: Actress' Jewels Milan. Aug. 11. A man who yesterday was a poor taxicab driver to-day became the proprietor of a fortune approximating £5.000. because he founi m his car. and returned to the police, the bag containing jewels valued at £100.000 lost by155 words
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Article288 1931-09-12 4 Annual Athletic Meeting [From Our Own Correspondent] London. Aug. 18. The only sports meeting held under amateur auspices on Saturday was that of the Sprlngburn Harriers on their new track at Bishopbriggs. In the 300 yards an open event Roy Hamilton, who was backmarker on two yards, ran288 words
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Article45 1931-09-12 4 "WELCOME BACK TO A MAGISTRATE "You were here when I went away for six weeks' holiday, and I find you here to welcome me on my return," said Mr. Bingley at Marylebone to an eighty-six-year-old charwoman with a long list of previous convictions for drunkenness.45 words
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Article373 1931-09-12 4 Why it is What it is The distinctive article of clerical dress is a perennial source of interest to lay and cleric alike. A short time ago one of our daily papers printed a paragraph on its origin which it traced to the English "stock." Another authority states373 words
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Article23 1931-09-12 4 Train Cm*** Motor EiKiu roum terrible level-cr. auoro, oeai I* a train era** v J th y w23 words
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Advertisement173 1931-09-12 4 THEY'RE OFF! Pi Beer label-choosing contest has now commenced. Have you entered this event? t six of the seven designs displayed m the leaflets, which are now m the hands of g form at the foot of the leaflet what you consider is their correct order of merit, the entry173 words
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Article481 1931-09-12 5 Is It the World's Fastest Machine C'alshot. How fast will she go? Hundreds of privileged spectators at Calshot asked this question as Flight-Lieut. F. W. Long, one of the Schneider Trophy pilots, "revved" up the engine of the new Vlckers Supermarine Rolls-Royce S6B which Great481 words
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Article24 1931-09-12 5 1 Mr. rhaWrtn Of Tekka Taiping Tin Dredgine,. r Ltd.. Taipmg. has been transferred to the Tanjong Tuallang Tin Dredging Co. Ltd., Batu Gajah.24 words
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Article247 1931-09-12 5 Two Years for Belgian Professor Rome. Sept. 1. m Bt Igian Professor Moulin on ol complicity m a plot to overthrow ::n< began to-d3y before the Mbuna] (or the Protection of the aa md »f usim immense public interest. M HoultD Alio is a young man of 25247 words
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Article225 1931-09-12 5 Enormous Damage at the Texaco Godown Hankow. Aug. 27. The most spectacular conflagration seen m HankOW m many years was causing enormous C damage to-night as large gasoline and petro- leum stores at the godown of the Texas Com- f ponj (China), Ltd.. burned. I Th: blaze225 words
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Article38 1931-09-12 5 Gunboats and Planes at Amur River Liaoning, Aug. .23. Yesterday morning a fleet cf six Russian gunboats sailed up the Amur river, being esEted by three military' plants Nothing parllar happened while the boats passed ikiangkow.38 words
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Article44 1931-09-12 5 Budapest, Aug. 9. Two little boys were killed by hailstones m a stcrm which swept over Vasarnap. The boys were working m a hayfield and sought refuge m a wayside ditch. Although found and" carried home, they died shortly afterwards.44 words
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Article26 1931-09-12 5 It is only honest to say you prefer Edgar 3 Wallace to Shake ;pc are provid d you. have given Shakespeare a chance. Sir Daniel Hall.26 words
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Article206 1931-09-12 5 Atlantic Adventure In 28- Foot Boat j Mr. C. P. Barber, a young Englishman, and Mr. Ahto Walter, a nineteen-year-old Esthcnian, have reached Plymouth m a tw enty-eight-'oot sloop m which they crossed the Atlantic "rom Rhode Island. In all they have navigated the tiny yacht206 words
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Article147 1931-09-12 5 U.S. Blazing: Motor-Car Mystery Yr ilarti (Michigan), Aug. 11. Two high school boys and their two girl companions were found biutally murdered m a burned and blood-stained motor-car on an isolated read here to-day. Baffling- mystery surrounds the tragedy, but jthe police are inclined to believe that147 words
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Article66 1931-09-12 5 Berlin. Aug. 9. Two men and a women were burned to death m a car crash, caused by a bu«st tyre, at Mecklenburg last night. The sudden deflation of the tyre sent the or hurtling into a d.teh where the petrol tank burst. The victims were66 words
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Article192 1931-09-12 5 China's Largest Tannery Destroyed Harbin. Aug. 23. The S'-nn.T Ho Shcng Leather Tammy, the biggest of its kind m China, entirely owned by Chinese with a capita] cf about $7,000,000. was gutted by fire on August 17. Th a cause of the Pre is bine attributed to faulty192 words
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Article280 1931-09-12 5 U.S. Consul-General Intervenes m Shanghai Shanghai. Aug. 26. Effciis by representatives from the United States Consulate-General to effect the release of Mr. H. L. Lightfoot. American resident of. c Chapci. arrested by police of the 3rd District Pclice Station. Ch.ipei, on Friday evening, 21st inst.. following an alleged280 words
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Article266 1931-09-12 5 The Season's Vintage I Normal I cßy Dutch Air Mail.) [From Our Own Correspondent 1 London, Aug. 18. Speaking of the form of cricketers this season Jack Hobbs says that m addition to the men we know, the season which opened with DO very high hopes his shewn266 words
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Article62 1931-09-12 5 I r «*chers Should be More I I rivolous I H«ard of Education InspecI music teachers m Oxford. I pi >mpous and solid m our I to tact, that when we enter I "J almost like going into a I I afraid of our dignity, but I62 words
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Article14 1931-09-12 5 Uoad that the people who any km cheerful than the Mr Robert Lynd. I14 words
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Article444 1931-09-12 5 Hong Kong Buys Kellet Island for $2,000,000 At a meeting of the Hong Kong Legislative Council held last week approval was given of a payment of two million dollars to the Admiralty i for the surrender of the Naval Arsenal Yard c and Kellet Island, it being444 words
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Advertisement245 1931-09-12 5 ♦J» i 1 vPU. aaßflflflflflßßßßßßßßtßw a^saaaaaam a^Baaam a^Bßßaa a^^^ 4^bbb» a^^^ flflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflßw afl BB «1 BB mmmmmmW aM Bi .^BbI Bflgßftw BBk bßw aB BB VB BB bB BB afl B B BB .aßfl BBw. BBa. *****8 l I BB al BB 1 1 fl V 4«a B- Ik bHbbbl245 words
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Article, Illustration294 1931-09-12 6 A survey of all of the Hollywood film studios discloses that three traditions as old as the industry itself no longer are observed. One of them is obviously gone. Two disappeared more subtly. Megaphones have been discarded. Cameramen never wear caps with the bills turned backward. Directors294 words
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Article99 1931-09-12 6 A Gay Version for Chevalier Hollywood. When Maurice finish.es the story Vicki Baum has come out here to write for him. he will make "The Three Musketeers'' with Lubitsch at the helm once more. It will by a gay and different v Tsiot of the fime-honoun d99 words
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Article27 1931-09-12 6 There is no parent who has not be v puzzled to distraction In the effort to deal rightly by his own child— Dr. Noel H. If. Burke.27 words
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Article, Illustration2024 1931-09-12 6 JOAN BARRY - TWO GREAT CONTINENTAL STARS JOAN BARRY FILM NOTES IN THE OUTSIDER DIETRICH and LANDI ROUND THE LOCAL THEATRES (BY OUR FILM CORRESPONDENT) f WONDKK how aa*U) ul those who have seen Dishonoured, Mariene Dietrich's latest offering at the Capitol, recognised the theme as that of the Mala Han spy story2,024 words
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Article1589 1931-09-12 6 IVAN SHARPE - Prospects in English Football IVAN SHARPE Clubs* Outlook Reviewed Few Changes m Personnel By IT is passible now to run the rule over the teams m the First Division of the English League and to attempt to give some indication of what thli new football season may bring. There have1,589 words
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Article620 1931-09-12 7 iTgt by Motorists for 21 Years I aai become prominent among j I n the past year or so. not only i I sding manulactuiers have emI DSaSg pan ol their standard; I because th. Government has I lation eoieerning it. It is a I „f this should620 words
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Article152 1931-09-12 7 H I f, Speed of 170 I M.P.H. I if r Which has B top speed I ii been built by a. v. P IP I baa now completed its type w I on the lines of a high r I aeroplane, it is never--11 I152 words
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Article36 1931-09-12 7 I' abi| test, Mr. O. L. Gray. the Lower Perek and KamDredging Companies, and Mrs. Il tabled by the Asiatic staff of fetj ■■<'■> at the View Mien Hotel. <' dinner, prim to Mr. and fenstftore on leave.36 words
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Article469 1931-09-12 7 A Woman Inspector's Warning Miss A G Philip. Chit Woman Inspector al the Board of Education speaking at a luncheon m connection with the City of London Vacation Course m Education, appealed for a much wider and more jreneral acceptance of the modem world. "I have *>469 words
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Article741 1931-09-12 7 CLOCKMAKERS CLOCKS a miner American humorist wrote s cheery little talc about a man who took a fancy to clocks. bought more and more clocks until his icom was lull of them, and then went mad through trying to make them all keep time together. To a le-s inconvenient degree741 words
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Article182 1931-09-12 7 Film Star Talks About that "Crown Prince" Legend Paris. Aujf. 14. Miss JeanettC Mac Donald, the famous Hollywood star, has been besieged by Interviewers ever since she arrived yesterday m Paris from the United States. A blonde with dark, greenish eyes, set m regular n R lures,182 words
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Article228 1931-09-12 7 A Mystery of the Air Over London I The Air Ministry accident department has been called m to investigate a mysterious accident to an airplane flying over London. As the machine, which belongs to Heston 'Aerodrome, was being Aowti by Mr. J. P. Rae to 'Southend at a228 words
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Article34 1931-09-12 7 In view of the tbSasa, the Pcj »k Police i deeenrc the thanks ol the public lor the way t they arc ket pine mth us crime m check, says jthe Times of Malaya34 words
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Advertisement242 1931-09-12 7 %^aß Tlfe Smile that is spreading over Malaya! f %/|^r Ever-growing sales and a constantly increasing flow heart. Cow Gate is a complete Food, rich m /J^ agfrjSL V nl -W 1 f .**«aa I a* (C/ion f l t 1?^ I i^' I i saJSaaßa^ Xor the boating enthusiast242 words
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Advertisement57 1931-09-12 7 i =t m o- >"^- -^t j' »m^ t j_fcj£ j i" '-aiCwSSvSSrif^'*''' altfi^-* ''—-"■•I ,< ~T>-v Vt.-~ J*? \?J m .-V. f JY*' >♦'•'*' >' tX H^§^^^%p 11%^^ H £2^*7 ls-^i i SU Gcst s ak tod s c\ea^ n => :^^j|s>^^^' ''"l^&iVA SIX 1 1 L« i I57 words
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Article205 1931-09-12 8 Christened, for Italian Service Milan, Sept. 1. The German-built giant sea-plane Do. X. IL landed this afternoon on Lake Massaciuccoli near Viareggio, where the King inspected this new addition to the Italian air-fleet and christened it Umberto Maddalena. m honour of the famous flyer who some205 words
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Article42 1931-09-12 8 Increase to 2% Million London, Sept. 2. The number of unemployed has reached a new record, having increased m the course of the last week by 14.000 to 2.734,000. which is 694,000 more than at the same period last year.42 words
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Article173 1931-09-12 8 Foreign Wives Must be Naturalized Nankin?. Aug. 24. The Judicial Yuan has just handed down an important decision m connexion with the naturalization of foreign women whose husbands are citizens of the Chinese Republic. According to the decision which is now m the possession of173 words
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Article169 1931-09-12 8 German Pilot Injured on Trial Flight Nanking. Aug. 23. A German air pilot is lying at death's door and his Junkers plane damaged as a result of an accident at the Ming Tombs Aerodrome yesterday morning. The machine, which was one of a consignment of military air-planes169 words
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Article71 1931-09-12 8 Miss Spooner m Hazardous 2,200 Miles Race Santa Monica, Cat, Aug. 24. The trans-Continental Air Derby frcm here to Cleveland, which started to-day. attracted an entry of 16 women and 44 men. The flight is a hazardous one of 2.200 miles and means crossing the Rocky71 words
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Article362 1931-09-12 8 A Greater Muster of World Scientists The British Association centenary gathering, which is being held m London this month, concurrently with the Faraday Centenary, will produce the largest muster of scientists ever seen m this country. Though the British Association has now been m existence for a362 words
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Article227 1931-09-12 8 An American Payment to Germany Berlin. Sept. 4. The Press gives prominence, but so far without comment, to New York cables stating that France is preventing the United States from paying over to Germany a sum of nine million dollars, which is the difference between the debts227 words
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Article72 1931-09-12 8 L Sound Film As Witness Melbourne. Legal history was made when a judge of the Supreme Court listened to a sound film of noises m a dairy during the hearing of a claim by a neighbour for £1.000 damages, on the ground that the dairy was a nuisance.72 words
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Article64 1931-09-12 8 The motor-garage attached to the residence of Mr. O. A. Venables. Collector of Land Revenue. Kuala Lumpur, m Bellamy Road, was burned down yesterday evening and his car. which was inside, destroyed, says Wednesday's Malay Mail. The Fire Brigade received a call to the scene at 5.45 p.m. The flames64 words
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Advertisement420 1931-09-12 8 |Rl w He's a baby Syr* w 0r J M^i :r W^ to.be y i V^!^^Z^vl Baby has never given I *W. Jf XtiiS^P im a trouble *M since Mother put him -^P 1 on Mellin's Food. He puts on weight steadily week by week no digestive troubles disturb his420 words
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Advertisement320 1931-09-12 8 a '•alls /^km\ r^ '■""-5? <\pF\rs mb fMi D.D.D. Prescription is an infallible remedy for Eczema Psoriasis. Bad Leg. Salt Rheum, Prickly Heat, Rir^ worm, Dhobies Itch, or other skin trouble. SgJrsj cannot do the work they simply clog the pores. D.D D i not a sticky, smelly ointment, but320 words
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Advertisement159 1931-09-12 9 VICTORIA THEATRE COMMENCING TO-NIGHT AT 9.30 p.m. THE GREAT LEVANTE (ILLUSIONS AND MYSTERIES FROM MASKELYNE'S ST. GEORGE'S HALL, LONDON) MASTER OF ALL MAGIC Popular Prices $2.50, $1.50 and $1. Xt :i0 to-day, from JOHNSTONS PIER, LEVANTE. the Illusionist c handcuffed, locked, leg-ironed and chained, and m this ss condition will159 words
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Advertisement134 1931-09-12 9 *\Q OOOOQfcOOOOOO CI? ]*m\ wr\ < 1 1 I 1 H m 9**! n m mmau l^ n I '1M 1 1 tl Ik ■ill I I^ WLm\\\m iIZJ H HI I ___k "1 m W LI _1 .L all I oP*r»^ t> I MATINEE TO-DAY at 3.15 jjis] TO-NIGHT134 words
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Advertisement97 1931-09-12 9 a^^^ AmmV^ \ammmT amW mmW mW m v^^9 H^l JzjjgEJ^^ TELEPHONE N9 690^~^^ T^^^-^ TO-DAY at 3.6.15 9.15 ELISSA LANDI m Fox Movietone's gripping romantic adventure i "Always Goodbye** TO-MORROW I Opening at the Matinee at 3. St great new Star! iv y THE DIVORCEE, FREE AND EASY AND STRANGERS97 words
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Article22 1931-09-12 10 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTH. CLEGG— On Sept. Bth. at Bungsar Hospital,' Kuala Lumpur, to Enid, wife of R. P. Clegg, M.C.S.. a daughter.22 words
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823 1931-09-12 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1931. THE NATION'S TEST Now that the worst is known the Nation and the Empire for the Home policy must have marked reactions not only m the Dominions but m the Colonies can settle down to a steady estimate of the hard possibilities of823 words
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Article394 1931-09-12 10 H.H. the Sultan of Perak and suite left for Singapore from Kuala Kangsar by the day mail train yesterday, to attend the Races. When Dr. H. G. Holdbrook leaves Kuala Lumpur next week to assume duty as Chief Medical Officer, Penang. Dr. H. R. Dive will act as Senior Medical394 words
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Article781 1931-09-12 10 CHINA'S RELIEF FUND Where Should Remittances Be Sent? <By Our Chinese Correspondent) There was considerable discussion at the second meeting of the executive and supervisory committees of the China's Relief Fund Society. Singapore, regarding what organization m China remittances from Singapore should be sent to. and781 words
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Article214 1931-09-12 10 The Final Festival Rehearsal It will be no fault of Mr. E A. Brown or of any of those responsible for the presentation of the Musical Festival which has been arranged for celebrating the opening of the St. Clair Organ at the Memorial Hall does not214 words
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Article595 1931-09-12 10 SIKH JAGA CHARGED Doctors Could Find v Marks j>f Beatj^ A Sikh watchman named f alleged that he was nl U Sikhs. Gurdit Singh, a eergeam Board Police, and Boota s brother, was the accused In false evidence m a judicial came before the District Judge yesterday.595 words
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Article83 1931-09-12 10 Police Court Pllfeiff Caught Hats have dMappeared e-itl gularity from the hat radl Police Court during th- p I detective, were the iH an Interpreter Inei Bir attendim an th building also found wns pr parinj lo i who ittracted little ttod that he *a bMnediateiy bel Court,83 words
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Article63 1931-09-12 10 I it is tame ttan visit from pro* I advent of Levant 1 assistants, at should be welconi 1 vantc praaanl m> m and wwaTtattlfai fl the magician al M with a glib sation. and an mirth I< em ent.rtaiii' n d ported with three63 words
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Article16 1931-09-12 10 I Mr j Mitchell he* l Kuala Krau Rubber C M late Mr Nod Bin**) H16 words
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Advertisement195 1931-09-12 10 I f-- «-> V* ■>* < \t Ml I 12 «l mW 1 y^a am vl t™^^ i*t^ •aw mMmw^^m\ v 1 v a mm m\ Sf mm\ mm. Q^K J./ PtA^H v k A m Hi 13 l i Hi B^. ;«%a H ■jP. vVI wj w H M195 words
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Advertisement42 1931-09-12 10 ASPARAGUS HENRY FORD DENIES the rumour that he will retire to a peaceful country cottage. Thanks to his efforts there isn't any such place. "GAFLAC" POLICIES preserve peace of mind. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480.42 words
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Article1527 1931-09-12 11 SARKIES BANKRUPTCY SEQUEL 11. S. ARATHOON ADJUDGED BANKRUPT PREJUDICIAL EFFECT ON CREDITORS (URGED AGAINST ORDER THE BANKRUPTS AFFIDAVIT H Mtyrose Sarkies Arathoon. sole remaining partner m the |m .1 sark.es Bros., owners of Raffles and Seaview Hotels Siappof*. and the E. and O. Hotel. Penang, until a receiving order „M1,527 words
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Article990 1931-09-12 11 SECOND READING Heated Discussions m the Commons [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT London, Sept. 11. It is officially announced that the RlOt is for sale. Opinion is sweeping towards the necessity for a tariff policy and there is a possibility of early adoption m some form or another990 words
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Article198 1931-09-12 11 TARIFF POLICY Nationalisation Resolution Passed I Reuters Service J London. Sept. 11. Strongly divided opinion among the Labourites on the desirability of tariffs was displayed at the T.U.C. Congress at Bristol, when It considered a resolution from the Iron and Steel Trades Confederation calling on198 words
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Article138 1931-09-12 11 China's Anxiety for Co-operation [Reuters Service] Genera. Sept. 11. "There is no country m the world more anxious than China for the development of cooperation and goodwill among nations", declared Dr. Sze. first Chinese delegate to tho Assembly, this morning. "The assistance the League is giving to China138 words
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Article112 1931-09-12 11 "Diabolical Invention" Against Britain l Re -iter's Service 1 Geneva. Sept. 11. An emphatic denial to the charg? that France had any idea of delaying or postponing the Disarmament Conference was made by M. Briand m his annual speech to the Assembly. He said France would strenuously112 words
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Article139 1931-09-12 11 Mahatma Arrives at Marseilles fßeuter's Service] Marseille*. Sept. 11. Hundreds waited at the dockside here while the Rajputar^a. bringing Gandhi to England, docked. There was a burst of excited exclamations when they saw the ICahntm: standing on the boat deck wearing only a loin cloth and a shawl139 words
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Article86 1931-09-12 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Sept. 11. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £114 78 (£ll5 7 16). Forward £117*6 (£ll7 15 16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber86 words
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Article50 1931-09-12 11 i Prom OCT Own ODaTeapondeni I Malacca, Sept. 9. The Ladies' September Monthly Medal was played for to-day, and resulted as follows Mrs. A. R. Wliite 52 14 38 Mrs. W. M Millington 49 10 39 Miss B. Buckley 58 18 4<) Mrs. K. Bruce 54 14 4050 words
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Advertisement519 1931-09-12 11 BURNSIDE SAFES AT MA US PRICEi The Bodies of mCl^^B LOC KS are Six these Safes are E^M Lever wUh bent from One BvT^^^ Gunm c t a 1 Steel Plate. B§?tv^\^ Duplicate i: ys K^^l^l and are Covered DOORS are of WShAlJiri v, oil Drill Proof Solid Steel and519 words
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Article969 1931-09-12 12 MR. SNOWDEN'S BUDGET PROPOSALS SURPRISE INCREASE IN INCOME TAX BIGGER IMPOSTS ON BEER, TOBACCO AND PETROL DRASTIC ECONOMY MEASURES The increase m the rate of income tax to 5s m the pound is the big surprise m Mr. Snowden's proposals to balance the Budget, which he outlined to a crowded969 words
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Article483 1931-09-12 12 What Increased Rates Will Produce l ßritish Radio Official Service] Rugby. Sept. 10. The sum of £4.500.000 this feux, and :i0,000.000 next, is expected from the increase, j jy a penny per pint, of the tax en beer and :2.500.000 and £4.000.000 respectively are anticipated from the483 words
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Article464 1931-09-12 12 Heavy Both on Rich and Poor (Reuter's Service] "Anyhow, let's have a pint before the pric< goes up/ the remark of an MP. m the Lobb: at the conclusion of the Budget speech, typifle; the resignation with which the country receivec Mr. Snowden's stinging imposts. The un paralleled464 words
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Article273 1931-09-12 12 London, Sept. 16. f An Opposition motion for the rejection of the National Economy Bill (the second reading of which Mr. Mac Donald is moving to-morrow) j tabled m the names of the ex-Cabinet Ministers, Mr. J. R. Clynes, Mr. Tom Johnson, Mr. Arthur, Greenwood and273 words
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Article673 1931-09-12 12 Lar^e Saving on Unemployment Insurance The economies, together with the decision to reduce the Sinking Fund from £50.000.000 to £32.500.000 this year and next, left the Chancellor with a net deficit on the current year j of £39,000,000 to be provided for by additional taxation as already detailed.673 words
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Article473 1931-09-12 12 A Long Way From Down and Out i i Commenting on the possible departmental j changes m the Federal Capital m consequence 1 of the devolution policy reactions the Malay J Mail says "Kuala Lumpur suda ha bis" seems < to be a kind of slogan adopted473 words
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Article221 1931-09-12 12 Naming New I The following was amongst action taken at a meeting of Committee No. 1. held on j September 4th. I Decided to name the private road parallel i to East Coast Road running between Karikal I Road and Prankel's Estate, Lorong P, Teluk Kurau, the private221 words
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Article1188 1931-09-12 12 PIGTAILS AND PUSHBIKES Shipwrecked on Kuantan Bar In the Malayan Forester, a new quarterly of the Foresty Department, Mr. A. E. SangerDavies gives some interesting reminiscences of early days on the East Coast (1907-1910). In the course of his narration he says: Mead and1,188 words
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Article323 1931-09-12 12 FOOD SUPPLIES TO HONG KONG DEALERS' PROTEST Importation Menaced I Canton Taxes A .situation which threat* of the supply from Canton vegetables, iLsn, liuit: ft] the Cantcn mmlinnli i. Southern Governments commodities, h-is deeelopei days, and is causing anjdet} lers. says the S. China concern of the local m< i323 words
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Article53 1931-09-12 12 Al Capone's Trial Flits*! Delayed [Router 1 rvii nueaget vpt il 'Scarf ace" Al Cap BJ Czar, will not. after all month on 5.000 charge! of el hib*pon law. The Moral rrai d was luatrUCted tO review the G donee, told the Judge to-daj haj to report; therefore,53 words
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Article28 1931-09-12 12 America Inwillinu Intervene The United Btalei arlU m the conireversy re] Chinese from McsttO ttl China recmst such actl n ment by offlctels of the B28 words
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Article113 1931-09-12 12 I K Pahin* I had returning to Km I SIIIPWRI We had ha < ut < v< r th sea and twotai BHed the boat our baxanc ara boots and coat to Charter to did not hear ai started for ihore II turned richt trying to Chi boat m a113 words
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Article48 1931-09-12 12 A CUriOttJ c n at Poona In the Po m the ueaghlm cf M» a rich nsoneylei d m the other pan 1 1 I among wealthy BI either m silver or metal anong the Mr. G( khale's till funds of the Poor B a princely contrtt I48 words
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Article670 1931-09-12 13 Scotland's Victory m Hoylake Match (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Aug;. 13. Weather conditions for the experiment of assembling the pick of English, Scottish. Welsh, and Irish amateur golfers for a two-days international team match tournament at Hoylake were atrocidus. On the first day England and Scotland had670 words
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Article61 1931-09-12 13 Result of French Aviation Competition France, Aug. 31. The competition for the Dunlop Cup for tourtat 'planes finished yesterday, having been little favoured by the weather. The results were issued only to-day, on account of the numerous calculations that had to be made. These results were: 1,61 words
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Article471 1931-09-12 13 Mohan Bagan's Reply to Mr. Lagden Calcutta, Aug*. 30. The "dhoti war" between the Calcutta Cricket Club and the leading Indian clubs proceeds 'apace, and now that the Ballygunge C.C., one of Calcutta's oldest European Clubs, has joined m the fray and declared that they will have471 words
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Article332 1931-09-12 13 "Seven" Man's Success at St. Andrews [By Dutch Air Maill (From Our Own Correspondent! London, Aug. 18. The 36-hole final of the Eden Tournament at St. Andrews was won on Saturday by William C. B. Thomson, the ydung Earls ferry clubmaker. who defeated Tom P. Rodger. St.332 words
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Article57 1931-09-12 13 The Kid Berg-Canzoneri fight for the world's light-weight championship. which was announced last week, will not take place at the White City. London, on September 14th. (our London correspondent wrote by Dutch Air Mail on Aug. 18). It is l kely. however, that the fight will be held at the57 words
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Article554 1931-09-12 13 Another Disengaged Cricketer [By Dutch Air Mail] [From Our Own Correspondent! London. Aug. 18. Edgar Oldroyd. who has been a regular member of the Yorkshire county eleven for ever twenty years, is among the victims of the weeding out process which the county committees, m consequence of the554 words
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Article122 1931-09-12 13 V»'i;man Crosses Lake Tahoe Tahoe City. (al.. Aujr. 24. Rfra Myrtle Huddleston. the veil-known American distance and duration i.wimmcr, to-day completed a 13-miles swim across Lake Tahoc. coming ashore at seven o'clock this morning Th;- water w;?s of an icy temperature thtouahout the swim Row -bn its manned by122 words
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Article81 1931-09-12 13 Ipuh swimmers had a successful day at the .swimming gala at Tanjong Malim last weekend. Mr. HA Johnson winning the chief event of the day. whilst other winners were Mis* Joan Watson (Ladies' Race and Open Diving*, and Mr. Leach. A V. S. Hneeaaon, while playing against Mr. H. J.81 words
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Advertisement814 1931-09-12 13 DIDN'T WANT HIS FOOD Queer Case of Indigestion KRUSCHEH AGAIN 0\ TO THE RESCUE If Jl A more pitiable condition <»f indigestion J\ fc vvouhl he dilli. wit to find. Life was \^m^^MkfKm^ /-W almost unbearable for this poor man. S V^P 'fflfflai^asV The treatment that le- used would surely814 words
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Advertisement949 1931-09-12 14 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES, FORTNIGHTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON A N. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Thrice Monthly Service Liverpool, Havre and Glssrow. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due. Sails AGAPENOR For London, Rotterdam, and Hamburg Sept. 12949 words
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Advertisement566 1931-09-12 14 EUerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England). "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Steamer Dae Singapore. s.s. CITY OP PERTH Oct. 12 s.s. CITY OF ADELAIDE jjoyq ov 2 5 HOMEWARDS. s.s.566 words
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Advertisement452 1931-09-12 14 jP. O. British India and Apcar Lines W' UPE (Incorporated m England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVEKNMivi LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN Due Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage, s,,,'"' 1931. NALDERA 16.00(, KASHMIR452 words
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Advertisement723 1931-09-12 15 0. S. K. Line. 0.: HKOPK AFRICA, NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INDIA. aoftl KOKI HABO LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK (Express Freight Service) iFrom Kobe) on/( ,N M\Kl LONDON. Rotterdam. Hamburg. (Bremen, and Antwerp via Penang. Colombo. Aden and Part Said Sept 17 lg Nl MXXI DURBAN. P. Elisabeth.723 words
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Advertisement615 1931-09-12 15 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES LTD. (JP ■If SAILING NOTICE 1\) PRESIDENT LINERS lit MM TO MARSEILLES. NEW YORK AND KOS ion \VK I ■I <^f fi NGAPOaE AND PENANG T,a OLOMBO \|B ■11 SUM ORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA. N API IS AMI J|| genoa. Imm Km j Arrive Leave Arrive \VM Km615 words
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Advertisement775 1931-09-12 15 TCP. M. KONINKUJKE PAKEIVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ i ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA.] 'Incorporated m Holland.) unubr CONTRACT WITH THE NsTTHERLANDS INDIAN OOVRRNM*,-. Telephone No. 5451. with sub-connections to.-Passage might. Transhipment, Marine Departments and Managers desk. •^presematues m the Straits Settlements (Singapore aod rwumam of the IftAiMAJMM OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU HOOKING775 words
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Advertisement585 1931-09-12 16 Bums Philp Line. (Incorporated In Australia). l 1 POR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7.376 tons) and the SS. MANGOLa (3.352 tons). [Cargo only.] f aa MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to585 words
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Advertisement516 1931-09-12 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. I nc (Incorporated m UAA.) *T GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Router Freight Service to Bmtoti, Sew Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suei). Oa» Salb M.S. SILVERSANDAL Sept. 22 Bept 28 J MS. SILVERWILLOW Oct. IS Oct 19 U*. SILVERYEW Nov. 3 NoT f 2J For rate* and516 words
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Miscellaneous680 1931-09-12 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BT TRAIN langkok every Monday and Thursday 7 am. Cedah every Saturday 6 p.m. tota Tinggi 6 pm. tuantan (via Jerantut) 6 pm. kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 8 pjn. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang. Kedah and Lower Siam 7 ajn. "M.8., Bctu Pahat, Muar, Mersing,680 words
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Miscellaneous656 1931-09-12 16 CHURCH SERVICES ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL 15TH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 6.58 ajn. Holy Communion. 730 a.m. Matins. 8 ajn. Holy Communion (Choral). 6.30 p.m. Evensong (Choral) and Sermon. Monday, Wednesday and Friday ai 8 ajn. Holy Communion. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7 ajn. Holy Communion. BLM. NAVAL BASIL Seletar. 10.30656 words
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Article160 1931-09-12 17 I Vi PwVwVwVWWwVwVWwVwW n o Merlin all Heel here yesterday from :U ;>isrs. r- ,p builders ar« proposing drastic < m and paid holidays. >: the light on Cape Sparte) i ered It is now a white flash t.. ipj of four flashes, viz.: Flash I sec. Return 20 sec.160 words
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Article22 1931-09-12 17 [JULIA plane from Neth East Indies Mi H.-blutzel Singapore <>n Sept luth Mr. Mrs Rh des. Mr. Frederick. Mr.s Fre-22 words
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Article154 1931-09-12 17 \i l p- to -date Merchant Fleet |g ihf SKCeantUe tonnage of the world v ttince the outbreak of war. reoi d it the same time. t t British shipping men their Continental rivals, and rial Norway's mercantile ma- >.: biggest competitors on a re the wnr ;t154 words
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Article133 1931-09-12 17 t toting of Famous Ships a shipping is all very well, but it a number of fine ships utclaaaad by later improve- I bean particularly well (i really have many years' furtber ems deplorable. The P. an O. built many famous ships m doubtful whether133 words
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Article154 1931-09-12 17 j Mssian Contracts for I recent note, ys Th. j 'lie Soviet Governm ni 1 tonnage tneti is an I ITgi nt. necessity for I installation m some of I lading m Russian yards. I difliculties have been exI the engines for the j I laid down under154 words
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Article31 1931-09-12 17 A group of Jugo-Slavian shipping firms have ordered an auxiliary sailing ship m Germany for training. She is to be of 1200 tone and her Diesel motors will develop 300 h.p.31 words
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Article2308 1931-09-12 17 Merchant Shipping m War Britain's shipping is. and always will remain the Achilles' Heel of Britain, but unfortunately the realisation of this fact appears to be more general among our potential enemies than m this country. After the backbone of the French fieet had been broken at2,308 words
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Advertisement697 1931-09-12 17 a— a— r The Hew AXiwJ^ SCEMICBOUTK r\ Ttoottgh Katare's WomferlandThe CatwidiMt Bockies C f^flf fro V ncom^ by the route of the lowest altitude and easiest gradient of any transcon--1 I?!*! Yet **1* CanadLm S peaks and the rugged wonder of Jasper National j£2 ••or «tooW«y and Information Apai.697 words
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Advertisement23 1931-09-12 17 SINGAPORE SHIPCHANDLERY I I SHI PC HANDLERS. SHIPBROKERS. I I COMMISSION AGENTS. I j Offices— MAYNABLVS BUILDING* 11, Battery Road. Telephone No. 6433.23 words
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1159 1931-09-12 18 WIRELESS CLUB LECTURE The Importance of Modern Communications A lerture on "The Value of Broadcasting to Malaya* was delivered at the Wireless Club by Mr. C. H. Stanley Jones. Publicity Secretary of the Amateur Wireless Soeiety of Malaya and editor of Omba 'Pende. the official1,159 words
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Advertisement423 1931-09-12 18 BANKS AND INSURANCE *H CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated In England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital In 000.800 abarea of £6 each C 3.000.000 C Jleaerve Fund €4,000,000 6 Fteswve Liability of Proprietors £3.000.000 I HEAD OFFICE: I 38. Bishopsgate. London. R.O. 3 Agencies and Branches:423 words
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Advertisement545 1931-09-12 18 MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD •Incorporated In England) 3ajrtlal <3. 000,000 Subscribe* i .800,000 l '■W-UP 1.^50.000 I aeaervo Fund and Rest i MHf1.845 BOARD OF t>I_U.CIOK&: J. M. Ryrle, Esq. Chairman P. R. Chalmers, Esq.. Charles J. E*o J O Robinson, Esq.. W. H. Bhelford Esq 81r Thomas Catto.545 words
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Advertisement240 1931-09-12 18 THE SOUTH {&l BRITISH I||? INSUKANCfc COMPANY I l\|| Tri FIRE, MARINE. TIUVjr AND MOTOR CAB INSURANCE ACCEPT lb A1 LOWEST CURRENT RATES L C. MARGOLIOUTH, Man*^ OCDce 2. Finlays.-.n Orw« THfc EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION IT| FIRE, MARINE. MOTOR CAH AND PERSONAL ACCIUKM INSURANCE L Ci JOHNSON Cfa W240 words
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Miscellaneous724 1931-09-12 18 DFGDFGD RECEPTION NOTES New Amateur Station In Singapore lihtfWtnt In during tiK past (weft was rendered mm interesting than usual because it brought to our ears the efforts of a new amateur broadcasting station m Singapore. The station Ls run by Mr. E. C. Yates. who is wellknown for his724 words
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Miscellaneous680 1931-09-12 18 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following m a list oi stations which can be received m Singapore dally: 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,680 words
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Miscellaneous231 1931-09-12 18 undergoing tests, and will shortly replace the existing transmitter of "Radio Paris." We understand that regular programmes maybe expected during the next week or two. The official inauguration will probably coincide with the opening of the Paris Radio Show on September 3rd. DID YOU HEAR IT? A wireless World correspondent231 words
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1116 1931-09-12 19 RESTRICTION FAVOURED BY D.E.I. GOVERNOR? JAVA REPORT Hopes of Kastern Rubber Producers •i rmed that it is true. new Governor-General will :i .'buit the rubber restriclavab de of August 21st. Thij the Financial That] said ■t Q vernor-Gcneral Is the Interest, of native v such a measure. It W rklng1,116 words
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Article238 1931-09-12 19 Economic Conditions m Canada The announcement by the Prim Minister Of C.tnada that the Dominion Government will support the orderly Marketing of this year's grain crop and that the wheat pods will be adequately .inanced has tended to relieve an::itty among Western producers. In spito of the238 words
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Article346 1931-09-12 19 To-Day 's Price Changes EXCHANGE KATES September 11 SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2|3 29 32 London, 3 months' sight 2|3% London, 60 days' sight 213 27|32 London, 30 days' sight 2J3 13J16 London, demand 313 23J32 London. T.T. 2 |3 21 32 Lyons and Paris, demand X 425 Hamburg,346 words
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65 1931-09-12 19 September 11th., 11 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers. R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Tone of Market Steady. Latest C2blo London Spot sheet 2 -d. per lb. Now York Spot Sheet Gets. 5U per lb Spot 7 v 71> Standard R S.S. on Tender Sept. 7". m65 words
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Article929 1931-09-12 19 CLOSING QUOTATION* i. Buyers _»eiiers. Ana Kumbang 20s 9d 22s c.d. Austral Malay 18s 20s Ayer Hitam <$) 10 6d lis 6d Bangrln Tin U) ios lis B_.t&ng Padang ;|t 10 i& Batu Caves ($1) 29 32 Bukit Arang ($1) 30 40 norn Burmah Malay i£ 10s929 words
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Article118 1931-09-12 19 Changes m Representative Prices [United Press Association] New York. 10. American Can Common 88' 89 Cities Service <Ccm>. 9 9 Colombia Gas and Electric 26 26 Curtis Wright 2 2H Electric Bond and Share Corp 3_ 30 C General Electric Co. 38' 36 General Motors 32\118 words
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Article199 1931-09-12 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT Simrapsre. Sept. 11. The market shows an Improving tendency today and both rubber end tin have risen slightly] m price. For several days the local tin market has remained steady and unaffected by declines I abroad, so to-days rise of appears to Indicate a firmer market.199 words
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Article39 1931-09-12 19 Scotsman accused at Tottenham <>i drunkenness: T \i kted to the temptation to l«-t friend pay for as many drink ;;s he cared to for me. Magistrate: And now you pay ss. Scotsman: No. sir. I'll do mv days:39 words
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Article250 1931-09-12 19 LEWIS PEAT'S REPORT Rubber Market Nervous Sii>«raporr. Sept. 11. The market baa Bhown slightly better tendency during the past week, but Ls extremely nervous In consequence of which business has been very Hnall. Th;- London market had quite an appreciable rtte oaring, we understand. to Continental buying, but the effect250 words
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Article251 1931-09-12 19 Little Market Change Magapere. s»-pt. loth. j Rubber.— Tin lot )1 market ha.s been practically Stagnant II week and after some improvc[ment yesl rd In sympathy with London and New York, H nov ckwea unchanged on balanci rt 7 1 i cent The late I quote London down251 words
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Article83 1931-09-12 19 I British Radio- Official Service! Rugby. Srrot. 10. Poresgn mrrhanges are Amsterdam. 1204', Athens 375, Bombay 1-; 5 ,d. Berlin 20.07 > v Hi laSSHlls 34.95' Bucharest 8 1 <» L Rto 3 1-32 Buenos Aires 31 Copenhagen 18.17*,. Geneva--24.91'... Helsinufots 193.. HcSSg Koiif? 1 1 ft, I Lisbon83 words
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Article23 1931-09-12 19 Mr. Campion iTj.vt Biid-M magistrate a witness: I know you're on oath, but that dors not prevent some apl« Iroun leUlrg the iruUi23 words
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Advertisement79 1931-09-12 19 Assets exceed tjMJMtI Asjgarmncc to force ever $38,000,000 The Great Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd. Un OFFICE: Winchester House, ainaaoore s-zicf-gn LOMDOM QPPZOB: 17, Old oewry. 8.0. rae Oompany has £20,000 deposited with the Oupteme Oouxt e_ mwa mw mm complies vttn aha mmmm UU iiiiuinui Companies Act m every79 words
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Advertisement204 1931-09-12 19 MALAYA RUBBER STATISTICS Return of Colony stocks at close of business. August 1931. as declared tn ton., A. DEALERS' STOCKS. 1 1 DRY WET TOTAL Wet Scrap DRY dry rubber RSb Lump DRY WET as estlmatRemill Sheet and WET Area *-nc Estate Blanket Bark Eark U.S.S. Crepe Scrap i Singapore204 words
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Article630 1931-09-12 20 THE MALAYAN TURF GOLD CUP MEETING Sera. chinas and Selections for To-day With pru: pet of fine weather and as there fcgm been few scratehings there should be a pood finish to the meeting to-day. _tae« 1. Hcrsrs Class 3 Db. 1 (Race Course) 2.30 p.m. 003 Gay Toi 9630 words
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Article133 1931-09-12 20 BRA DMAN'S FUTURE VT >_1 Will He Play for Lancashire Sydney. Sept. 2. Althoi g".. ii is rumoured that Don Bradman has ac-; I a two feat contract at £25 per week to lay tor Accrington. the Lancashire League Ci b. next summer, Bradman states he has net decided yet.133 words
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38 1931-09-12 20 A film showing Bobby Jones demonstrating how to p: .y Rolf will be shown m the Furniture P Departnv-it ol John Little Co. at 11 a.m. to-day. Ail interested will be welcomed.38 words
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Article226 1931-09-12 20 Brummitt's Team Wins Final The S.C.C. BOCCer season officially ended on the Padang last evening with the final matches m the popular six-a-side tournament which i were as usual watched by a large number of Club spectators. C. Kendalls six had an easy passage into the final at226 words
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Article105 1931-09-12 20 Singapore to Meet Malacca this Month Singapore will participate m her first interState tennis tournament on the 19th and 20th of this month when a representative team will meet Malacca at the Ladies Lawn Tennis Club m a series of 15 matches. 9 doubles and 6 singles. The105 words
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Article128 1931-09-12 20 The iollcwing will represent the Singapore Recreation Club m a cricket match against the Minto Club to-day it 2 p.m. sharp on the SRC. ground: P. D' Almeida (Captain), R. S de Souza. L. Alvis. G. Valberg. M. Valberg. H. Humphries. O. Ci Aeria. C. Wilson. T. Leas. S.128 words
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Article63 1931-09-12 20 MONDAYS TIES Mixed Doubles Miss M. de Souza and P. L. Machado vs. MloS P. Milne and P. J. Johnson. Championship Doubles V. C. Souza and E. Tessensohn vs. Dr. W. P. Carnegy and Dr. E. W. de Cruz. Veteran's Single Handicap R. Pearse vs. E.63 words
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Article, Illustration265 1931-09-12 20 AMERICANS CONFIDENCE Swiss Boxer's Imposing Record If the confidence that Al Rivers expresses and the imposing record of the Swiss boxer, Albert Grether. are things that can be counted en. then to-night's fight at the Theatre Royal should prove a good show. Rivers, who proved that265 words
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Article278 1931-09-12 20 LOCAL SPORTING NEWS GOLF Paterson Wins Singapore G.C. Championship Appended are the full results m the competition for the championship of the Singapore Golf Club. In the final Mr. L. D. Hardie had to give a walk over to Mr. M. M. Paterson on account of indisposition. First rcund. M.278 words
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Article241 1931-09-12 20 Tanglin Club Tournament Owing to rain no play was possible on Friday. TIES FOR MONDAY Mr. and Mrs. Millar plus 3 vs. Capt and Mrs. More minus 2. Mrs Drew and Gilmour minus 15 vs. Miss Miyson and Drooglever minus 2. Miss Know les and Armitage minus 4241 words
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Article163 1931-09-12 20 French Sprinter Robbed of Title Copenhagen. Aug. 31. The French sprinter Lueien Michard won yesterday the world championship, but did not obtain the wcrld title, on account of a flagrant error committed by the Judge, an error recognised even by M. Michard's adversaries. Michard figured m the163 words
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Article103 1931-09-12 20 Second Ladies* Race To-day This afternoon the ladies will sail the MOOad race of a series of three for the Ladies Challenge Cup and Trophj presented by Mr. Denis Santry. The start will be at 4.30 p.m. and the course will be posted m the usual position this afternoon.103 words
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Article82 1931-09-12 20 Team to Meet Chinese Athletic Association The following have been selected to represent the S.A.F.A. against the Chinese Athletic Association at the Stadium on Tuesday: F. M. Adam; Ghek Soo and R. S. M. Leslie (R.A.) John Then, Gr. Rockliffe (R.A.) and Chua Boon Lay; Mahmood. Mat Noor. Dollah,82 words
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Article20 1931-09-12 20 In order to rest the courts there will be nc tennis at the S C.C. this afternoon or to-mor-row (Sunday).20 words
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Article65 1931-09-12 20 I ALL FOULS FAIR! Berg Robbed of Lightweight Title i [Reuter's Service] New York, Sept. 11. Tony Canaoneri retained the world's lightweight championslilp by outpointing Kid Berg (England) In a 16 round aontest here to-day. Canaoneri fouled Berg m the eighth round and, Berg would65 words
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Article88 1931-09-12 20 Perry m National Singles Semi-final l Router's Service] Fares* Rills Sept. 11. >_, In the National singles championships quarterfinals Lott bsat Van Ryn 3 7, I—B,1 8, 6 o, 7 6, o—l,0 1, Perry (Britain) beat Frank Bowden 6 2, B—3, 6—4; Doeg beat Shields 6—2, 11—88 words
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Article217 1931-09-12 20 To-day's League Programme To-day s matches m the English and Scottish Leagues are as follow: Division I Arsenal vs. Sunderland; Aston Villa vs. Grimsby; Blackburn vs. Derby; Blackpool vs. Birmingham; Bolton vs. Portsmouth: Everton vs. Manchester C. Huddersfleld vs. West Ham: Leicester vs. Liverpool: Middlesbrough vs. Sheffield Wed.;217 words
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Article78 1931-09-12 20 Matches on Monday are as follow: Division 1 West Bromwich vs. Manchester City. Division II Bury vs. Barnsley; Mill-rail vs. Leeds; Oldham vs. Notts County: Tottenham vs. Southampton: Wolverhampton vs. Bradford City. Division 111 (Southern) Cardiff vs. Coventry; Luton vs. Gillingham; Norwich vs. Bournemouth. Division 111 (Northern) Halifax78 words
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Article72 1931-09-12 20 The most important Rugby fixtures at home to-day are. Bath vs. Swansea; Bedford vs. Catford Bridge; Bridgend vs. Coventn Bristol vs. Cardiff: Gloucester vs. Lydney: Harlequins vs. Wasp~: Leicester vs. Old Blues: Northampton vs. Plymouth; Rosslyn ys. Burton. In a Thud Division (Southern) match on Thursday Swindon72 words
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Article94 1931-09-12 20 French Planes Leave Paris for Tokio [Renter's Service] Le Bourret, Sept. 11. Le Bi'ix and Doret hepped off for Tokio at 6.10 this morning. Codos and Robida followed at 6.17. The race for the long distance record is likely to be way exciting. Later. It is94 words
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Article27 1931-09-12 20 I Reuter's Served De Senzano, Sept. 11. The new Italian seaplane has attained a speed rate of 635 kilometres an hour at Lakt Garda.27 words
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Article47 1931-09-12 20 A few nights ago a rubber smoke-house and a dwelling house were gutted at Kuala Kangsar. The buildings were near the Railway Station. It is understood that the smoke-house is covered by insurance. The fire brigade prevented the spread of the fire to the houses nearby. T.O.M.47 words
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