The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 16 September 1931
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Title Section18 1931-09-16 1 The Singapore Free Press \<> 13,4-12. ESTABLISHED 1835. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE. S.S. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1931.18 words
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Article362 1931-09-16 1 Mi.i day the Federal Structure Committee of the Round Table Conference commenced its sittings which were continued yesterday, when Gandhi stated the Congress case Pages 5 and 11. Tiie case m connection with the discovery of. a decomposed body m a plantation at Seletar developed along unforseen362 words
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Article1107 1931-09-16 1 When Yang Wen Tsung's father was dying he besought his eldest son to venenUc his ancestors and to keep the family united raid Yang. Wen Tsung has done both. The a^e of 25 found him the very competent and res<pectej headservant of the newly arrived Secretary of the1,107 words
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Advertisement197 1931-09-16 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK MUST APPROACH TO PURE. PASTEURIZED MILK (M UNABLE IN TUE TROPICS. ;\AI3LE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES. Raffles Hotel TH i EVENING xV^°^>^^ OFFER YOU 0 \^*>^ VARIETY IN jt xX Vr> >^ ENTERTAINMENT v ON TH E LAWN OF THE PALM COURT V AMID ROMANTIC PALMS197 words
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Advertisement165 1931-09-16 1 THE SHOE STORE 1961 North Bridge Road. f9^ SALE KEDS SHOES from 35 cents pair VULCANIZED CREPE SOLES. BRUNSWICK RECORDS 50 cents each Hi l^^ Hi I 111 l REAL VELOUR HATS $3.95 CABINET ELECTRIC GRAMOPHONES BMU ZcheTrT EUROPE up-to-dati^grill Plays During HOTEL FINEST CUISINE Meals Ever y Da >-165 words
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Advertisement153 1931-09-16 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Hotel announcements Pagv 1. Cinemas and entertainment Pag- 9. Doxa watches at U. S. De Silva Bro.s. Paye 10. Hartmcnna traveUni trun':s at Frankels Page 5. Hey Rub-a-Dub, by Tiieodore Dreiser at Kelly CHRYSLER POWER PARCHMENT LAMPSHADES HANDPAINTED CHINESE JUNK DESIGN VARIOUS SHAPES AND SIZES THE GIFT SHOP153 words
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Advertisement22 1931-09-16 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK THE NEAREST APPROACH TO PURE, FRESH, PASTEURIZED MILK OBTAINABLE IN THE TROPICS. OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING J PROVISION STORES.22 words
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Article491 1931-09-16 2 By Lieut. Col. M J T. Reilly. M.C.. Commandinc SS.V.F. Singapore. Sept. 16. The Commandant deeply regrets to announce the death of No. 178 Pte. M. A Da Costa of the M.G. Platoon < Eurasian" which occurred on September 6th. Buses leave Drill Hall Sat Sun: B.491 words
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Article99 1931-09-16 2 Bournemouth Vicar Condemns Pyjamas < From Our Own Correspondent > London. Bournemouth vicar, the Row Marshall Mwjm of Holy Trinity, is making strong protests against the wearing of pyjamas m Bournemouth .streets. He says that women ought not to wear trousers. They are not suitable for the leniale99 words
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Advertisement372 1931-09-16 2 RAMIMHEMA COMPRESS for Home treatment of Gout, Rheumatism. Neuralgia, Inflammations, Wounds and Skin Diseases. All compresses are tested by the Roentgen Technical Institute, Vienna. Prices $27.00. $44.00, $65.00 Agents MEDICAL HALL. LTD., 3. BATTERY ROAD Dntrtalon Orden promptly exeoutt-d. You will never know how Excellent a Dinner can be. until372 words
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Advertisement581 1931-09-16 2 TENDERS. SINGAPOKE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS, NOTICE to Hereby given that tenders ate now Invited for the following materials or aervlcee, and that paatttmlatm of such tenders rtmf be obtained m toe Tender Boom, Municipal Offices: Supply and Delivery of Steel Casements for New Vehicles Registration Office, Middle Road. Date of581 words
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Advertisement295 1931-09-16 2 I N WATERPROOF CANVAS. Beautiful Green and White Blinds and Tarpaulins of First-class British manufacture, including stitching with eyelets and rope complete. Durable white canvas stocked. PRICES VERY MODERATE. Write for quotattom. MOHD. BIN HOOSAINSAH, 66. ROBINSON ROAD. Phone No. 2454. law 1 \M r .^a^^^a^^^k f B a^H f^295 words
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Advertisement701 1931-09-16 2 TRADE MARK NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY OIVKN that the Trade Mark depicted ifa. DRAOON HORSE" Trade Mark Ik the exclusive property of Chop Kwon* s.' Smith Street. Singapore, and is used by the said Chop Kwong Sen R Hnie Nr) Tea Leaves and Powdered Tea Leaves imported by them and701 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous219 1931-09-16 2 TMK WKKK fMaaatay, MMk High Waer. 00.^8, 10 3 It.. 12.41. 9.4 tt Rotary OWB tillin. Adelphi Hotel. 1 Pnv OoaT: Qwilaun G.c. Latffaa* monthly ajedal I stroke). Pi>lKi- Bnnd. Dct:ituc G:Md< m. a.ll PJB Thursday. 17th. Kipn Water. 01JS, M IS.M. M n. H H f h« BalkUl «»f219 words
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Article2004 1931-09-16 3 AN INTERESTING MS An Insight into His Way of Life A manuscript of twenty pages which has been presented to the Turnbull Library m Wellington, New Zealand, throws an interesting light on Robert Louis Stevenson's life m Samoa. The manuscript has been m the possession of2,004 words
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Article144 1931-09-16 3 Clue to Recent Italian Bomb Outrages Rome, Sept. 8. The Police believe that through a fortunate accident they have secured a clue to the mystery of the recent epidemic of bombing outrages m various Italian cities. On Saturday night the house of a Genoese merchant, Signor Bovone,144 words
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Article70 1931-09-16 3 General Killed While Watching Manoeuvres Paris. Sept. 5. General Jacquemot, a member of the Supreme War Council, while attending the French army manoeuvres m the Alps, was struck by lightning yesterday. He had to be taken to hospital with severe burns and injuries to his head and70 words
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Article64 1931-09-16 3 Four Spectators Killed When Racer Gets out of Control Milan* Sept. 6. Pour were killed and a dozen seriously injured during the famous automobile race for the Grand Prix of Monza. when a French competitor, driving an Alfa Romeo car at a terrific speed, lost control and64 words
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Advertisement338 1931-09-16 3 ym Mf ribb u h p~"uy m 7} ~Z?'!IZJJ. Jff THIS BATTERY f/f GIVES A M»X<pi:iK LIFE OF rOMIMOIsI SERVICE Dm of the most common life of the battervs plates. „i,*«h of early failure m You save time and money, ,r. ordinary storage battery too, with this superior Will n,338 words
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Advertisement355 1931-09-16 3 Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited. BRANCHES *§»?*».<*!■■» I MALACCA. Jy ht St reet PENANG. 14, Klync Street KUALA LUMPUR. Registered by and Security deposited with the Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, Guardians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised and Interest collected, Probate or letters of Administration applied for and355 words
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Article586 1931-09-16 4 TOWEL RIDDLE Willette Kershaw Unconscious m Her Bed Paris, Aug. 19. Miss Willette Kershaw. the well-known American actress, who is giving a season m English of the play "The Well of Loneliness." adapted from Miss Radclyffe Hall's banned novel, was found rendered unconscious by ether In586 words
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Article137 1931-09-16 4 A Woman Motorist and a Woman Magistrate When Mrs. May Tavenvr. of the Broad .vay. Hendon. *vas summoned PL Hendon for caivlpss driving, she appeared o l'<tve great dilliculty m hearing the evidence. She c.r I*; 1 red that the slock of a collision m whica ehf had137 words
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Article85 1931-09-16 4 A £5,000 Twinge for the Treasury The Board of Inland Revenue to-day acknowledges the receipt of £5.000 conscience money from "Restitution." Not since the war has "that still small voice." which can be more inexorable than all the Income Tax officials, led to the payment of85 words
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Article75 1931-09-16 4 "You Fought for Them" War medals which were taken by thieves who ransacked the house of Mr. Bert Williams, m Bowes-road, Palmers Green, a few days ago, have been returned to him by post, with this typewritten note "You fought for these, so we return them75 words
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Article28 1931-09-16 4 The Rotary Club proposes that Mi. E. A. Brown and Mr. Song Ong Siang be made honorary members m appreciation of the services they have rendered the city.28 words
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Article584 1931-09-16 4 LIVING DEATH Ruler Who Faced Firing Squad Augusto B. Leguia. despot ruler of Peru for fifteen years, is ending his days m a dungeon. No one is allowed to visit him. and his "living tomb" is guarded night and day. The former President's son is a584 words
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Article261 1931-09-16 4 Found m England, But Came From Abroad Hythe (Kent). Aug\ 17. A thousand skulls which are m the crypt of the ancient parish church here have been found to be "foreigners." Until recently visitors who had been shown round the crypt were told that the skulls261 words
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Article105 1931-09-16 4 They are Not Drinking So Much Beer Now Berlin. Germans are drinking less beer. From April 1, 1930, to the end of March this year they drank 1,067.000,000 gallons, which is a decrease of 16.5 per cent, on the previous year. Ever since the war, however, Germans seem105 words
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Article37 1931-09-16 4 Steady repatriation from the P.M.S. of unemployed Chinese is taking plaoe. Most of the men appear to like the idea of getting back to their own land at the local Gorernment's expense, says the Timed of Malaya.37 words
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Advertisement380 1931-09-16 4 r GOOD USED CARSI HUPMOBILE TOURER. I Excellent running car with „>„_ I good body and smart appear- $225« ance I MORRIS-OXFORD TOURER I A sturdy car m really good I order. Body and tyres very I good and engine m first class €Jl^ order «jnxt#I SINGER SENIOR TOURER I380 words
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Advertisement149 1931-09-16 4 T\he "Ankoria" Baby Food of New Zealand is produced only m the Spring when the fresh green pastures are at their highest Vitamin Content, and by the introduction of Vitamin D known as THE SUNLIGHT VITAMIN. "Ankoria" builds up the bone, prevents future tooth decay, and eventually removes the infections149 words
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Article281 1931-09-16 5 ROYAL CONGRATULATIONS The Official Speed Figures I British Radio Official Service] Rugby, Sept. 14. The King has sent his congratulations to Squadron -Leader Orlebar, Flight-Lieut. Boothman, PTight-liicut. Stainforth. and all the Dfflcers and men of the High Speed Plight, on their victory m yesterday's Schneider281 words
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Article155 1931-09-16 5 British Attitude Towards Italian Proposal [British Radio Official Service] Rugby. Sept. 14. The Prime Minister (Mr. Ramsay Mac Donald). questioned m the House of Commons on the proposal of the Italian Foreign Minister (Signor Grandi) at Geneva for an armaments truce, said that until the details were known the155 words
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Article167 1931-09-16 5 k ßritish Appreciation of American Help [British Radio Official Service 1 Rugby. Sept. 14. Replying m the House of Commons to a question regarding the hurricane disaster m British Honduras the Secretary for the Dominions and Colonies (Mr. J. H. Thomas), after dtscribmc the damap°. said medical167 words
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Article61 1931-09-16 5 Troops Overawe Austrian Fascists rlßeuter's Service] Vienna, Sept. 14. Pfreimer's revolt has completely collapsed and Pfreimer :s reported to have fled to Italy. but his chief-cf-staff. Ranter, also Prince Starhemberg. formtr Minister of the Interior and Commander-in-chief of the Upper Austrian Heimwehr. have been arrested. In many places61 words
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Article69 1931-09-16 5 No Further Developments m Negotiations [Reiter's Service] London, Sept. 14. In thp Hiu?e of Commons to-day, replying to a question m connection with the Thorbum bate, Capt. Eden (Foreign Under-Secret ary) stated that neither Government had completed the examination of the position reached m the negotiators and69 words
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Article511 1931-09-16 5 SILENT MR. GANDHI Written Questions to Lord Sankey [British Radio Official Service i Rugby, Sept. 14. Public interest m to-day'E meeting of the Federal Structure Committee of the RoundTable Conference,— the committee whose task it is to draft the new Indian Constitution, was considerably enhanced511 words
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Article102 1931-09-16 5 Labour Motion for Rejection Lost [Reuter's Service 1 Lonion, Sept. 14. The House of Commons by 310 votes to 253 defeated the Opposition motion for the rejection of the Government's Economy Bill, which was read a second time. Reference by Mr. Snowden this afternoon to the Executive102 words
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Article76 1931-09-16 5 Mr. Mont?<ru Norman m Canada [Router's Service] Halifax, Sept. 14. It is reported thai Mr. Mcntagu Norman, th? Bank of England Governor. m?et Mr. Harrison, Governor of the Fedfral Rcwrve Emk cf New York m Me.i.real to confer upoj the international financial situation, rarticularly as it affects76 words
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Article40 1931-09-16 5 Long Sought Position Attained LReuter's Service] Gereva, Sept. 14. A new record was created m the League annals this afternoon, when China was unanimously elected to the Council and Spain was re-elected a non-permanent Council member.40 words
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Article38 1931-09-16 5 Member of Do X Crew Injured fßeuter's Service] New York, Sept. 15. Lighting struck the Do X at the North Beach airport and one of the crew was injured. The Do X was not damaged.38 words
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Article180 1931-09-16 5 HOW LE BRIX DIED Survivor's Story of Hyphen II Crash [Reuter's Service] Paris, Sept. 14. M. Doret (the companion of Le Brix and Mesmin on their flight to Tokio> told a special correspondent of the Tass Agency, telegraphing from the spot where the accident to the180 words
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Article69 1931-09-16 5 Nazis and Communists Clash Reuter's Service 1 Berlin, Sept. 15. Sixty-five people were seriously hurt this evening m fierce street fighting between Nazis and Communists. A crowd of 20,000 assembled at the Sports Palace, where Nazi and Communist leaders were making speeches. The mob rushed m. trampling69 words
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Article761 1931-09-16 5 I Regimented Fervours In America With their passion for organizing everything it is not surprising that the earnest Americans have mapped their year into 52 weeks, each week being devoted to some special brand of up-lift. each week involving societies and meetings and pamphlets, and speeches and secretaries761 words
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Advertisement493 1931-09-16 5 Singapore Free Press (Daily and Weekly Editions). H ead Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. telephone 6056. Cable Address ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. The premier morning daily m Malaya. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special features include493 words
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Advertisement94 1931-09-16 5 BE KIND TO YOUR LETTER OF CREDIT IF OV jo Saving m the Means Nothing to All 1* I I ill ITS YOVR FAULT NOT OURS WE SELL HARTMANNS TRAVELLING TRUNKS THE WORLD'S BEST BY EVERY TEST 30% LESS Than Elsewhere WE BELIEVE IN QUICK SALES Cabin and Wardrobe Trunks94 words
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Article, Illustration936 1931-09-16 6 HORATIUS - HORATIUS By The Penalty of Lack of Observance THERE are people whose natures are opposed to anything which is unconventional. They like the calm serenity of established things and deplore the introduction of anything which impinges on the old fashioned. Their vicwr. and habits are936 words
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Article480 1931-09-16 6 Making a New People at Geneva Qrandpa was British and Qrandsua mi Danish. Papa tai b;rn at Capo TOWU South Africa. He was educated In Prance, and entered the diplomat serving In Vladivostok and Hon<i Kong- Then ho went to Geneva a.> a Uaison officer ;>t480 words
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Article43 1931-09-16 6 Hildegarde and Outlaw Lcve, by Kathleen Norris. John Murray 2s. These two volumes are the latest numbers of the cheap edition of Miss Norris' books and are as welcome as the others. They supply sound, wholesome and entertaining reading.43 words
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Article42 1931-09-16 6 NOW WE KNOW Solicitor at Willesden. to voluble wife: If you talk like that to your husband, no wonder he has left you. ONE AND SIX Nottingham woman: I consider I am entitled to a drink after putting six children to bed.42 words
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Article, Illustration28 1931-09-16 6 SIR CECIL CLEMENTI inspecting Clcmsnti Bridge which spans the Nenggiri river on the new section of the F.M.S. railway between Ova Musang and Kuala GrLs. K?lantan.28 words
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Article378 1931-09-16 6 Tunney's Troubles m New York New York. Gene Tunney came back to town recently after a long absence abroad, hoping that he and the heiress whom "he married might have been to a certain extent forgotten by the public so they could have the privacy they desire. But378 words
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Article371 1931-09-16 6 Man with the Gold-Headed Cane New York. We ran into John J. Hanley, the 'Baron of Broadway," as he was haranguing a cop at Lenox Avenue and 125 th. Street, and explaining that he had come from County Killarney, writes Charles Est court. John, otherwise known as371 words
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Article, Illustration1384 1931-09-16 6 Chess Problems and Solutions. By Our Chess Editor. Problem No. 126. (By B. J. Andrade.) 5 International Chess The importance of the International Team Tournament at Prague may be fairly inferred from the fact that the leading British organ ol opinion. The Times newspaper, has giver nearly a whole column1,384 words
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Article, Illustration124 1931-09-16 6 THE INTERIOR of the new type of composite buffet carriage v.lth observation end. which is being introduced on the express trains between Tumpat and Singapore. FrOi.i the observation end a wide view can be obtumed and. as the new express train passes through124 words
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Article32 1931-09-16 6 When .1 Uin I <d at BmJthfleld a I i silvt r bfOOCll ton bo >t P*rl I and several )>■ m its stomach TIM aiutnal v\.i H befoic beinf kl!!(32 words
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1119 1931-09-16 7 ANNOYED OVER COCKTAILI Wounded Boy Who Took xMother's Part Oorkin*. Aug. 21. Worrirs of an Army captain over his wife's illness and his own. and of "a difference" about dinner being served late were described at the! inquest this afternoon on the victims of1,119 words
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487 1931-09-16 7 65 YEARS YOUNG **L Dropped a Piece of Wood and Became an Actor" I walked along Piccadilly to-day with Mr. Joseph Coyne the famous comedian who seems to have discovered the secret of eternal youth and he made a confession to me, (writes487 words
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Article254 1931-09-16 7 From Gutter to the Footlights London, Aug. 19. Thirteen men who acted and sang and danced In the gutters of London a week ago, last night appeared before the dazzling glory of the footlights. This week they started a tour of music halls with a show at254 words
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Article183 1931-09-16 7 British Women Players* Explanation The two famous English tennis girls Mrs. J. B. Pittman and Miss J. Ridley, who set every tennis enthusiast m America talking by their very unconventional action m the Eastern Turf Courts Championship at Rye, New York, when after each winning a set183 words
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Article405 1931-09-16 7 Report of Government Geologist Reporting on a visit to the recent tin discovery at Nannup, Western Australia, the Government Geologist writes that the occurrence was m small pieces lying at the surface, and seen by J. Donovan when prospecting for gold m the hilly country405 words
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Article40 1931-09-16 7 j Mr. Pope, to man summoned at North London Police Court for assaulting his wife, who did not appear What have you done with your wife— laid her out Man No. I think she has just come to her senses.40 words
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Advertisement128 1931-09-16 7 Otrengt/i Mother paby. too! D XTORS insistently urge mothers breast-feed their babies beJ< < they know that maternal milk TO free, of correct composition, that no substitute is equal to it safeguarding the little ones nutritional diseases, such as and building a sure found- lon for ruture health. "»ony tu128 words
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Advertisement327 1931-09-16 7 TAKE CARE OF YOUR STOCKINGS —WASHING METHODS ARE ALL IMPORTANT Keep them beautiful the way famous screen and stage stars do You cannot protect your precious Z 4^^^ Stains and splashes seem to come from ~^^g 1 1 nowhere to bespatter ankles and legs I*^*^3" JBr^. But you can restore327 words
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Article1341 1931-09-16 8 SPORTING INVASION Rise and Evolution of a World Title The professional sculling championship ot the world attained its centenary, on September 9. for on that date m 1831 the first race was rowed on a course from "Westminster to Chelsea. 1 The scullers were Thames Watermen,1,341 words
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Article272 1931-09-16 8 "I MAY BE WEALTHY, BIT The Richest Girl Watches the Prices Paris. Aug. 15. IHH Doris Duke, tbe world's richest girl, who inherited About £30.000.000 at the age of 12 from her father, the tobacco magnate, is m Paris. Since her visit to London m July with her mother. Miss272 words
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Article17 1931-09-16 8 Defendant at Southend: I am an artist by profession and have been drawing the dole since November.17 words
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Article408 1931-09-16 8 FILMS, FISH-EGGS CAKES. Australia's Curious Air Freight Theft is net a week parses but What P me musual freight is handed m for transport OVCf W. A. Airways' service, showing that consignors nf fragile and urgent gcods realise th;- mUtJf and speed with which their goodi may be carried. There408 words
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Article79 1931-09-16 8 Promise of Scholarly King London, Sept. «>. The Central European nations are proud of their young Princes. While Reuter's Belgrade correspondent r'ports a day cf rejoicing, with huge manifestations and flag-flying, to celebrate Crown Prince Peter's eighth birthday. Reuter's correspondent at Bucharest records the popular Joy at79 words
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Article110 1931-09-16 8 Hounded to Suicidr l>\ Money-Lenders An An^lc-lndian OOyple, G M Mirt> Lewis, werr found desd In U** >Jo. l Frr»- Bchool-street. CsteutU Mr l. Le\Ms"s saoltasr, vbo bsppen (he house m the morniin to -eiviim BO response to per b Utl pi the bodrcom door and found dead.110 words
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Article71 1931-09-16 8 Chinese Kx-Foni«n MlMri m Kanuoun Dr 0 C Wi. ex-C arrived m RSBfi i i Tmkltwa m» C by his v.ite and dsi I met on board the street jetty by th. < and ether Chinea Interviewerl I)' C C his wife left the July list foi71 words
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Article39 1931-09-16 8 Illness li"' 1 l.rr'.i „< illness Knd k rent Dr llarle > s;i of birth control riMflnm I p*l grea >■'> U Ounpidoglk) Her retao In which RtM c n ber ol death i strain ol Baotl* rl tics reveal39 words
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Article23 1931-09-16 8 Mr F H Kn«l the East has return*! Be is P-'-yinu Ih by the Dutch m«" turning the loV^v for fuiop. by the <23 words
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Advertisement381 1931-09-16 8 I «3fo* heavy doty boats and for deep sea fishing the 4-cylin- work-boats; also for auxiliary da. 12 horsepower L-Head Ker use m sailing boats up to 45 feet math delivers rugged, reliable m length. Men who sail the sea for a The Kermath ft l6' and "20 living have381 words
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Advertisement263 1931-09-16 8 WITH SUNSHINE GLAXO Wiaaft Morses Write: EXPECTANT MOTHERS NURSING MOTHERS tißß^Btflß^^B^B^Bi fJ|f||A m«j fIBBBBBB^rBBa Ibß^* BBT B^vBIK A A A Si A 1 BB«» VMMM IKIICI I BBBB^B^^-BlBWBBBI^B»-s^PIP^B^B^PWSjBBjBj8^^B« pi W' W' W W W vv^**v^ s -Patknt h»d Ttty t»d -aming richao^i m t w»Wb> tterful fctuleace btattl e '"'.■•J!*263 words
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Advertisement236 1931-09-16 9 VICTORIA MEMORIAL OPENING OF The St. Clair Organ AND Musical Festival SEPTEMBER 17 th, 19th&21sC Hooking Mow Open at •I oh n Little's FRIDAY NEXT SEPTEMBER 18. GREAT RE-OPENING with the MAMMOTH SPECTACLE OF THE ANTARCTIC DIRIGIBLE" Starring JACK HOLT RALPH GRAVES FAY WRAY I itoo "k'Xo wV't" emu "«»»:iV"236 words
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Advertisement223 1931-09-16 9 n TO-DAY at 3.15 Children half price J6.15] TO-WGHT I^s] Have you seen The Screen's most w lovable Svveetheail mm^^ MARILYN ■^P^WH Mil 1 17 D 1 l r ll^Bn Singing, Dancing as B* J J only she can dance, Bt 4ftO» The delightful music- ]j§ b| B al comedy223 words
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Advertisement286 1931-09-16 9 JAN hi GA Yi\()k < (>MI\Gt TELEPHONE N9,6909^ yP^JEi^M^Mj 6.15 Last Night To-Night 9J5 Metro 'Goldwyn' Mayer's Laughter Broadside Robert Montgomery and Cliff Edwards m SHIPMATES The Grand Musicale you've been waiting to see— LONDON'S ADORED SILVER VOICED IDOL EVELYN LAVE ,f*' —WITH JOHN BOLES IN A GAY ROMANCE OF286 words
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760 1931-09-16 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 16. 1931 GOVERNMENT AND BROADCASTING The definite news that Government does not see its way at present to establish a broadcasting station' locally will cause disappointment' amongst Radio enthusiasts here, although the decision had probably been discounted for some time. The notification is contained m760 words
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Article499 1931-09-16 10 Miss D. M. Waring is leaving for Hcme by the Meonia sailing: this morning. From October first the Dutch air mail homeward will call at Alor Star and letters should reach Penang by Friday evenings m alternate weeks. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Atkin-Berry were booked to sail for Singapore499 words
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873 1931-09-16 10 THE TELEPRINTER Demonstration Machine Working at Post Office Automatic Telephone— April, 1930. Ti*unk Telephone July, 1931. That was the record of Singapore's participation m the development of more up-to-date internal communications m Malaya during the past two years (writes our own representative). To that has to be873 words
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Article58 1931-09-16 10 John Little and Company are showing another Sports film. This time it is on tennis. One part will be on how to improve by W. Tilden and another part will be a tennis match between G. Paterson (Australia) and W Johnston (American). The film will be58 words
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Article24 1931-09-16 10 Everyone interested is invited to the lecture at the Theosophical Society, 181 Tank Road, to-morrow (Thursday) at 6.30 p.m. on "The Basis of Morality."24 words
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Article486 1931-09-16 10 LOCAL BROADCAST^ Government Cannot \tt ltrA Station d The following are mmut< n Meeting of the S.S. I Sing, p m the Exchange on Beptemb Present: Mr. G G Frunklu. ,p, Mr. Lim Bock Kee. Mr. R j Sammy. Mr. Tay Lian T, Mr. S.486 words
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Article105 1931-09-16 10 Government Fail <>" CW» Against WtMky Edak (From OIU |p<l> J«H I An unusual act! Duties. I MS., vai chard In th Ind < the claim c $100.00 estate of the Cheng Keai (Collector) an Mi B I Advtoer). an Seentvasagan with Mi I testator ArgiiuM nt105 words
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Article49 1931-09-16 10 r W rdn.-N«la> >...<•'»'"' lMl) Before the < h At 10.15 am 1 pany Windm -Up N tations Ltd folk"* Lim Ch\v B Tile Co Mci I lOW [1M r ,a <""" Before Mr M< Before >lr. J^ti« cipal Hoard Ilo»«» «t 1 1 near BR» M«« tV49 words
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Advertisement393 1931-09-16 10 ROYAL TAWNY HUNTING PORT SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong). (Incorporated m Shanghai) 201 CANTONMENT BOAD. TELEPHONE 5371 Sc 5372. R K l3 U \^4 ii< 13 PR TCKS COLD STORAGE Ask for a iVew Price List. MODERN DINNER WARE BY ROYAL393 words
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Advertisement66 1931-09-16 10 HEY Ruto-a-Dub-Dub II BY THEODORE DREISER. A book of the mystery and wonder and terror of life. PRICE $4.50 KELLY WALSH LTD. (Incorporated m Hong Kong) RAFFLES PLACE— SINGAPORE. I DOXA FOR ACCURACY RELIABILITY THE LATEST AND SMARTEST DESIGNS IN WRIST WATCHES POCKET WATCHES ALARM CLOCKS TRAVELLING CLOCKS CAN BE66 words
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Article282 1931-09-16 11 GANDHTB SPEECH -Hrilivh Policy Falls Far Short" pUiINHSSIIIP CONTEMPLATED neuter's Service J I.Hiidon. Sept. 15. of the Federal Structure eh was resumed this morning the keenest interest as Gandhi peak, putting the Congress case time before the Round Table •ding to St. James' Palace, mdi that Gandhi282 words
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Article71 1931-09-16 11 I*l Curtius' Surprising Suggestion Reuter'a Service Geneva. Sept. 15. testkm that the sub-com-lanion should include nontatives was made by Dr. Curtmmission, when he proposed ci mmittee should be appointed to Sovlei prapOMl of a draft pact for resskm. odlni the scheme of federal fclnsl the suggestion of the71 words
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Article49 1931-09-16 11 Opening by Queen Wilhelmina is Service] The Ha^ue. Sept. 15. <>f the world crisis on "i m the throne speech of when opening Parliament Announce* that temporary iiMdrration with a view n vital branches of m It adds that Government Interest* of agriculture, mmerce together m one49 words
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Article48 1931-09-16 11 friers n me Two Hours Overdue i Oeitite I New York. Sept. 15. -Atlantic aeroplane is two "hereaboutl have not been Sighted by the steamship' afternoon 400 miles east till. mulnight m an attempt to returned this morning Mlttf was poor and nothing "'!•■> on Page 5.|48 words
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Article32 1931-09-16 11 Own Correspondent) Penan*. S«t»t. 15. Taylor. Official Assignee at by thi> District Judge ins horn when approachJ ':<rge of failing to indicat* ■•-n. Mr. Taylor claimed >>« w his horn.32 words
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Article25 1931-09-16 11 nna Correspondent > Penan*. Sept. 15. t) "1 the Chinese Chamber oi nioon decided to have Oct'"'liday instead of the seCbJneai New Year.25 words
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Article141 1931-09-16 11 CONFLICTING CAUSES Were Airmen Pressed to Make Flight I Router's Service I Paris, Sept. 15. The cause of the Hyphen II tragedy has not yet been cleared up. m. Doret first telegraphed .attributing the accident to bad weather and later that the causes must be141 words
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Article266 1931-09-16 11 Lim Ah Seng Sentenced to Death Lim Ah Itßg, tfttt Chinese charged with the murder cl a European named Thomas William Ounfter In Wilkie Road near mid-ni3ht on July sth.. was at the Assizes before Mr. Justice Stevens yesterday unanimously found guilty by the special jury and sentenced266 words
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Article191 1931-09-16 11 Classification of Horses and Ponies HORSES Transfers.— Chippendale from 2 to Class 3. Myra Carrnel from Class 2 to Class 3. Trawellton from Class 3 to Class 2. Bridgemond from Class 3 to Class 4. Caliph from Class 3 to Class 4. Civic Week from Class 3 to191 words
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Article51 1931-09-16 11 < From Our Own Correspondent I Penanjj, Sept. 15. Tile diaw for ttte Penang 1932 griffins will take place on Thursday. Of the twelve impoitcd. Great One is dead. The ether eleven are South Wind. Dune Up. Moabdain. Perfective. Sure Cure. Calm Bird. Winfield. Kuttera. Fushen. Starwheat and51 words
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Article93 1931-09-16 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES IFREL 1 PRESS SERVICE: COPYRIGHT] London, Sept. 15. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £113 1116 (£ll4 116). Forward £116 3 16 (£ll6 9 16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify93 words
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Article454 1931-09-16 11 EMPLOYEE'S ACTION Claim for $12,840 More Than Judgment Award L. W. R'chaids, who succeeded m his claim against the Spagu Mines, Sumatra, for damages for b each of contract recently, was again m the Supreme Court before the acting Chief Justice (Mr. Justice Sproule) yesterday, claiming454 words
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Article310 1931-09-16 11 Interesting Document Discovered In connection with the opening of the above organ. Mr. E. A. Brown writes as follows: A document has come into my hands which gives the specification and design of the organ which the late Major St. Clair proposed to put into the310 words
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Article196 1931-09-16 11 Cyclist Jammed Between Lorries A very serious collision took place at about 3.25 p.m. yesterday between two motor lorries approaching each other from Anson Road and Keppel Harbour Road respectively collided, one of them ending up m the drain at the side of the road and the other196 words
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Article760 1931-09-16 11 A MISSING BAKER Remarkable Developments In Plantation Discovery Further evidence was recorded by the Coroner. Mr. P. O. Bourne, yesterday, m connection with the discovery of a decomposed body m a plantation at the 14 h. mile, Seletar. The case is developing along lines which760 words
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Article139 1931-09-16 11 Season Extended at the Capitol "Sunny." The First National version of the popular mi comedy, continues to attract large audiences at the Capitol. Marilyn Miller gives a delightful portrayal of the title rob and her exceptional talent and beauty will doubtless firmly establish her m great popular favour with139 words
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Article104 1931-09-16 11 MORE NON- GOVERNMENT CHANDU FOUND Following upon his raid on No. 30-A Outram Road a week ago, Mr. P. H. Elkins made another fairly large seizure of ncn-Govern-ment chandu on Monday morning at the same place. Mr. Elkins, head of the Preventive Service of the Government Monopolies Department, together with104 words
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Advertisement74 1931-09-16 11 The final rehearsal for the Musical Festival m connection with the ceremonial opening of the St. Clair Or«an took place last night at the Memorial Hall before a very large crowd. The six items on the programme were very well received, and judging by the enthusiasm of the audience the74 words
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Advertisement20 1931-09-16 11 The Rev. Keppel Gamier has been appointed a member of the committee for the management of the Waterfall Gardens, Penang.20 words
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Advertisement26 1931-09-16 11 In the big sweep at Saturday's races the drawer of the winner got $51,000, the second $25,300. the third $12,750 and drawers of starters $1,821 each.26 words
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Advertisement134 1931-09-16 11 LAST TWO DAYS OF ROBINSONS GREAT A B_L _N_ 11 A I SALE I Colossal Reductions m all Departments. Remember Our Sale ONCE A YEAR ONLY Robinson 8 Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements). r_> a _r~^ w~^ _r v w^w w> RArrl F.S Pf Af^F M\jn.M i __/_L>O134 words
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Article822 1931-09-16 12 LABOUR'S CALL TO MASSES "STAND FIRM" Opposition to the Government A JOINT MANIFESTO The joint manifesto issuer by the General Council of the T.U.C.. the National Executive of the Socialist party, and the Consultative Committee of the Parliamentary Socialist party, is m the following terms: A financial crisis. the true822 words
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Article153 1931-09-16 12 A manifesto was also issued by the Social Democratic Federation, calling upon the workers to 'Tcslst by every means m their power this policy of reaction and degradrtion." The Federation asserts that 'there is no Permanent solution for industrial financial troubles m making the poor153 words
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342 1931-09-16 12 £16,000I £16,000 LIABILITIES OF SIR E. MACKAY EDGAR HOPES THAT FAILED Financier Who Fought and Beat "Jimmy" White Sir Edwi.id Mackay Edgar. Bt., the financier, who figured m one of the greatest tussels the City has known when he fought and beat "Jimmy" White m the great gamble ever the342 words
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Article426 1931-09-16 12 "A Lady Of Texas" Who Knew All About Six-Shooters Mrs. T. P. O'Connor, widow of the late "Tay Pay." died m a Hampstead nursing home early to-day from pneumonia. She had been ill for a weeß. Mrs. O'Connor was born m Texas over 70 years ago. when,426 words
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Article180 1931-09-16 12 Busy Men Who Have to Eat Quickly (From Our Own Correspondent) London. Britain, the home of roast beef and Yorkshire pudding, has become a land of sandwich eaters. The reason is that John Bull is no longer a prosperous man of leisure but is a busy mar.180 words
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Article282 1931-09-16 12 WOMAN KILLED Girl Driver's Rescue Effort Just Fails A car which Miss Miriam Fowler, aged 19 was driving, and m which her mother ant grandmother were riding, got out of contro while running down a hill near Blackburr to-day. Half-way down the hill Ls Hoghton282 words
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Article272 1931-09-16 12 Encourages Demand for Ostrich Feathers From Our Own Correspondent London. Although ostrich farms m South Africa an Mild to be becoming prosperous once again nobody m this country really believes that tin vogue for ostrich feathers will last. There i. 1 something about this generation which doe;272 words
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Article1139 1931-09-16 12 "NOT A COWARD" Note Sent to a Beautiful Woman An extraordinary scene m a Carlsbad hotel, following which an English film actor and an Australian count came to blows because of a note written to the Englishman's beautiful fiancee, had an even more 1 extraordinary sequel1,139 words
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Article1297 1931-09-16 12 BOOK LAUNCHING PARTY Mr. H. S. Banner's "Clean Wind" [From Our Own Correspondent) Mr. H. 8. Banner of the Malayan Agency, celebrated at his house In Hampstead the publication of his new book "The Clean Wind" by a Cocktail Party. Among those present were Mr. Frank1,297 words
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Article646 1931-09-16 12 NO~PE\sio x "Cruel, Harsh and mli tj Action DOMINIONS SECRETAKN ft* FUTURE H|^ Mr. J. H. Thomas is m dolences on his treatment Union of Railwaymen follov.i; yesterday after 35 year*' Official the union. Yesterday Mr. Thomas before being dismissed. Ti.. his decision to join646 words
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Article77 1931-09-16 12 Fflect of Ihc l Arrangemi This wmk I"' its public- build International Dtuml September 2t'< fenro iniiim will iMttei toric pik>s will h a new arnuu-.i mi« of thr mo:-t effects Palace, where til private efcctrtcit) hundn-d si-archlii m candle power. pI«S places bcin II other Ipectel (i77 words
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Article495 1931-09-16 13 "Toy Bulldog's" Surprising Fight Ethels Field. Brooklyn. New York. Mickey Walker, the toy bulldog ol Rumson. held Jack Sharkey to a draw after fifteen prutUtaf rounds at Ebbets Field. The decision was exactly right. In my count I gave Walker eight rounds and Sharkey seven, but Sharkey did far495 words
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Article185 1931-09-16 13 LSt. Joseph's beat Raffles Institution On Friday la^t Raffles Institution's first .soccer eleven visited St. Joseph's and were beat?n by 3 gcaLs to i befcm 1 very large crowd of spectators. The game was contested m a clean and sporting manner and was well controlled by Mr. Spenser. St.185 words
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Article132 1931-09-16 13 At tlw Chinue Volunteer Rifle Club's Spoon Shcot held M Bukit Timah Range on Sunday, the follow iiui were the ten best scores made: 200 300 500 Ttl. yds. yds. yds. PU\ Kwar.g Kirn Tang \vi -i thi hindr aggregate and Signaller Lee Be:ig Bcon wen132 words
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Article156 1931-09-16 13 Doub'e betting: hut a gea< fascination and where bookmakers arc m vogue bettim; takes place immediately the nominations are published. Odds of £100 to U. are com i non for the icng shot" The mtrodltctlotj of the tote double piclicd on the couise seems to be156 words
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Article717 1931-09-16 13 Pivot end Body Turn m m If c om? master mind of golf cculd work out a system that weald make hands, wrists and arms carry out better team play with the body In handling the golf swing, most of the trouble would b? wiped out. This,717 words
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Article74 1931-09-16 13 Arctic Star Seven Lengths Behind Winner London. Srpt. 5. At Manchester today, the Prince Edward Handicap, run over two miles, resulted as follows. SUMMER PRINCESS 1 JOYOUS GREETING 2 ARCTIC STAR 3 Seven horses ran. The race was wen by three lengths. Four lengths separated the second74 words
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Article135 1931-09-16 13 [Header's Benrloe] New York. Sept. IS. Lai t American baseball scores axe aa followi NATIONAL LEAGUE Pittsburgh S, New Y<.rk l Cincinnati 4, Brooklyn l. Chicago niladciphla 2. Bt. i vis 5, B tton o. AMERICAN LSAGUI E;:,ion 1. Detroit 0. Washington 4. Cleveland 7. Philadelphia 3. St.135 words
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Advertisement281 1931-09-16 13 j Vherc's Purity and Vigour EVtRV DROP OP REAIXS J i DOG'S HEAD" GUINNESS It retains through the entire brewin* process and after m.tius-. and bottlinc. the deUciou. fracranc. 5f th« hop i?th "TsTIiTSS »oothmc perfume. w vmwmt wmm It has the sparkling forte of a cleverly tsiaiasiiei k«»j. j.281 words
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Advertisement400 1931-09-16 13 Dulls Teeth /f i j a constant danger T^lOf, the great enemy of teeth IVpsodent contains no pumice. r and gums, i- the chiet cause of harmful grit or crude abrasive. It most tooth and gum disorders. It is so safe that dentists recommend absorbs the stains from food and400 words
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Advertisement890 1931-09-16 14 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. fORTNIGHII V KXPKKSS SEKVICK MARSEILLES. LONDON A S. CONTINENT J WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Thrice Monthly Service Liverpool, Havre and Glasgow. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Doe. Sails I AGAPENOR For London, Rotterdam, and890 words
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Advertisement518 1931-09-16 14 EUerman Bucknail Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In Ifnglanrt). LINE FA9SBNGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. ▼IA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. OUTWARDS. TO SONG KONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN s.a. u« C* PTTH o^ v s.s. GRT €MP AOfILATJDB j^^ 25 HOMEWARDS. SA CITY OP HALIFAX Pur T dnnjim.518 words
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Advertisement483 1931-09-16 14 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 GOVKRNMrv* LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA Japaiv KASBltm S.tOt Sept. It KALTAN 9(m 1912 NALDIMA if.M* Oct. 3 NALDERA isoon483 words
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Advertisement799 1931-09-16 15 T0 NAPLES. MARSEILLE^ I^N^J io AN TWERP. ROTTERDAM AND fERLK M] MARU T. 12.000 Sept. 23 24 5 KASHIMA MARU T. 10.000 Nov 19 24 Xl MARU T. 10.500 Oct. 7 8 t YASUKUNI MARU T. 12.000 Dec 8 9 MARU T. 10.500 Oct. 23 24 HAKONE MARU T. 10.500799 words
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Advertisement614 1931-09-16 15 J>) DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES LTD. (m mil SAILING NOTICE \lm j\\ PRESIDENT LINERS. JIM mi f TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON VIA mlm r'BOM SINGAPOBE AND PENANG ri» COLOMBO. \IH HI I *OTO. POUT SAID. ALEXANDRIA NAJ'LFS %NR 118 I Ariw Leave Lravr Arrrw (^JMm^ Mi I'piri. tt*pore. Penang614 words
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Advertisement906 1931-09-16 15 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA.) (Incoiporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to. Passage. Preight. Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives m the Stiaits Settlements (Singapore and Penang > of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION906 words
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Article510 1931-09-16 16 Hero Who Cannot Go Window Shopping "Old Granite Pace" draws the line at togas. Rife square-built, crop-beaded, fiercely mustached idol of his countrymen shudders at the ihought of standing on a pedestal In bronze or marble, drapped, a la Greece, or Rome, m a classical garment that reminds510 words
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Article186 1931-09-16 16 Man Who Swallowed Chain. Staple, and Spoon A story of a man who swallowed a chain, a staple, and a dessert spoon was told at Blackpool, when he should have appeared on remand. He is Prank Sheridan. 28. a motor driver, of Leeds. When the case was186 words
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Advertisement691 1931-09-16 16 Burns 1 Pnilp line. (Incorporated m 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 SB. MANGOLa (3,352 tons). [Cargo only.] ij. MA RET J. A is one of the largest and finest steamers trading691 words
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Advertisement513 1931-09-16 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. l nc fri i|i ufairt id XJMJL) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Hotton, N^ iVi) Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez) M.S. SILVERSANDAL Sept. 22 Sept. 28 N MS. SILVERWTLLOW Oct. 8 Oct n Nov t* M.S. SILVERYEW Nov. 3 Nov. 9 For rates513 words
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Miscellaneous669 1931-09-16 16 MAIL DESPATCHES I] BY TRAIN Bangkok every Monday 4c Thursday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturday 6 p.m. Kuantan (via Jerantut) 6 p.m. Kelantan every Sunday 4 p.m. Tuesday and Friday 7.30 a.m. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower 81am 7.30 a.m. P.M.S., Batu Anam, Batu669 words
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Miscellaneous221 1931-09-16 16 Victoria Dock: Nil. Keppei Harbour. King's Dock: Rohna (goes to 21 godown at 2 p.m.). No. 1 Dock: Nil. No. 2 Dock: Tug Naga. Gen. v. d. Heijden. VESSELS ARRIVED Kum Sang, Brit. 3341, from Hong Kong 15. for Penang and Calcutta 15. Berouw, Dut. 321, from Palembang 15. for221 words
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Article362 1931-09-16 17 Straits pMtengen wen bcoked P and O Naldera. which left 4 Mr. J. Anderson. Mrs. R. F Albreeht. Mr. H. C. Atkin--Btrry. Mr. C. Bazoll. Mr. M. If] D W Brisbane. Mrs. Brisbane. Mr J P Biddulph. Mr. Mr D. Browning Mr. R. D. J T Bonar. Mr.362 words
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Article80 1931-09-16 17 Mcwma iit G a.m. to-day: a !iby. Luunn Bhisit. Madame Mrs. P. S. Guise. Ifta Anne Guise. Mr. C E. HudMrs. A. C. Jell". Mast r Arthur Jell. Mr. R. Jarvis. Mr Donald Noble. Mrs. t i Donald Noble. Mr. W V. Purser. Mr. A. R Robb. Mr.80 words
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Article159 1931-09-16 17 I are rapidly vanishing from and now a fine link is to be demolished m Export Dock Gate of the built some 139 years ago. Docka were the first locked try. for m those days the ireljr country district and the n handisr became quite159 words
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Article2066 1931-09-16 17 The World's Fastest OilCarrying Ship The twin-screw motor tanker Teiyo Maru has been constructed by the Yokohama Dock Co.. Ltd., to the order of the Nippon Tanker Kaisha, Ltd.. and attained a mean speed of 17.53 knots on the full power official trial. The result has confirmed that2,066 words
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Article96 1931-09-16 17 The Government shipping subvention amounts to 230 million lire. The two great shipping combines, the Navigazione Generale Italiana and the Lloyd Sabaudo. are drawing still closer together. Now a new combine, composed of the Citra. Sitmar. and Florio lines is, it appear*, about to be formed. These three have a96 words
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Advertisement338 1931-09-16 17 f^\/*B**yo*mannpstokttp tkm Jim m this b*astty cKmat* Apoliinans M Jr t^^ m j^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^F' I Photo ol iierv*(irritability. li»tle»sn«% stomach troubles, tleeplessaeiw). Nerve -weakness causes bad transmission of the nerve impulses and may result m the irregular STOMACH TROUBLES functioning of almost every organ ot the body. are usually due to338 words
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Advertisement18 1931-09-16 17 SINGAPORE SHIPCHANDLERI L COMPANY. SHIPCHANDLERS. SHIPBROKERS. COMMISSION AGENTS Offices:— MA YNARD^S BUILDINGH 11, Battery Road. Telephone No. 6433.18 words
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Advertisement163 1931-09-16 17 HANDS VERY BAD WITHtZEMA Of a Wet Nature and Very Itchy. Healed by Cuticura. I had eczema about six months. It was of a wet nature and my hands were very bad with it; m fact they were quite red. It was very itchy and I could not do any163 words
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Article336 1931-09-16 18 Popular Shortware Radio I Stations The following Is a list of stations wtaftsfc can be received In Singapore daily:— Java Stations:— Bandoeng PLM 14.46 metres from about 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Uusual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong336 words
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Article163 1931-09-16 18 Tne following programme* of music win be broadcast by the studio orchestra of Radio Saigon, under the direction of If. Andre Boyer. WEDNESDAY The solofcts will render chamber music THURSDAY C'est nous. A. Messier; Snegourotchka, Rlmsky-Korsakov; Solo for flute by Jean Chefnay; Menuet de Boeuf. Haydn; Solweig's Song.163 words
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66 1931-09-16 18 Kuala Lumpur regular broadcast ar* until further notice: DAILY on 55.5 Metres 10.30 te 11 a.m. PETALINQ HILL TESTING. (Except Sundays and Public Holidays). FRIDAY on 65 Metres PROM THE STUDIO. 6.30 p.m. Krontchong Music. 7.00 English. 7.15 British Official Wireless News. 7.25 Recital of66 words
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Article102 1931-09-16 18 An Ambition That Failed Budapest, Sept. 5. The Archduchess Isabella, aunt of the ex-king Alfonso and wife of the Archduke Priedrlch, who m pre-war times was reputed i the richest man m the whole Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, not even excepting the Emperor Francis Jo3eph himself, died here102 words
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Article117 1931-09-16 18 Wh^n the Resident Councillor, the Hon'ble \f. P. T. Allen, visited the St. Xavier., Institution, Penan g, on Friday morning, he added to the many tributes to the devoted work of the Christian Brothers m the caure of Education all over the world. Mr. Allan was accompanied by his wife117 words
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Article372 1931-09-16 18 Crane Villas and a Lodging House I don't think the birds of the Great Aviary model lodging-house at the Zoo would really care to have much to do with the snobs who live m Crane and Stork Villas not far away. They are a very happy,372 words
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Article104 1931-09-16 18 Successful Negotiation With Mongolian Authorities Berlin Sept. 7. According to a private reliable message received by the Lufthansa, the two German flyers, Rathje and Koelber, who were shot down by Mongolian troops v.hile on a commercial air service and one of whom was majteooed to a term104 words
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Article193 1931-09-16 18 No* fie is m Gad f° r Fraud Win***. Aot H A man who m lemrnrtd 10 ft r hard labour at Wtadi r Uh*J t obtaining £1 5s CWdH, .«inr.tt.-d tl successively studied r the IHJUni P* studied for prt tbood master, and lived fa193 words
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Advertisement290 1931-09-16 18 RENEULLMANNS WONDERFUL BARGAINS NEW WATCHES of the best Swiss makes NEWsTocKofJEWELLERY of every description REDUCED PRICES and special discounts on all the prices marked. AT RENE ULLMANN Head Office, Branch Capitol Building 30-A Raffles Place Stamford Road Phone 2464. Singapore m 1 if/ ir^ ■n'lii'fl I v' #~>w*4 '''iHUffIJ 1290 words
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Advertisement761 1931-09-16 18 BANKS AND INSURANCE CHARTERED BANK MERCANTILE BANK OF OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. UVMA I TFI (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) IIiDIA, LI if* (Incorporated tn England.) Paid up capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000.000 Capital £3.000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Subscribed 1,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000.000761 words
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Advertisement140 1931-09-16 18 THE SOUTH ti&A BRITISH I|%~ INSI HAM I. COMI'ANT I|M| U| FIRE. MARINE. Tiuv^ ANI; r MOTOR CAB INSURANCE ACCKPTO ai LOWEST CURRENT RATIS L C. MARGOLIOUIH M*^* Office 2. Fln!av« Ow»t THK EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION \j t FIRE, MARINL MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL ACCIDKNT INSURANCE L. ti. JOHNSON140 words
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Article693 1931-09-16 19 PROPOSED RUBBER EXPORT TAX PLAN lluKil Mcrtajam Chairman's Scheme PI Dutch Air Mail] London. Sept. 1. that i Blhtlna inh tax should P it.s al rabbet from the iproi ki made by Mr. A. G. Airier. Bukit Mertajam Rubber Comestz that the tax should eeas? price reachei fid per pound,693 words
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Article346 1931-09-16 19 Allowance for D.E.I. Natives Too High London. Sept. 1 The recent Dutch rubber quota scheme has now been published, but. as Sanderson and Co. point out m their market review, the reception has not been very enthusiastic, (says the EvenIng News). The principal objection raised to this346 words
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Article206 1931-09-16 19 i'GO Per Acre Estate Sold at 16s. IBy Dutch Air Mail] London. Sept. 1. A leading expert m the rubber trade yesterday pointed out to me that the rubber industry was oi great importance to Grtat Britain and that its restoration to a paying basis would materially assist206 words
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Article199 1931-09-16 19 Economic axioms about the effect of price on supply and demand seem to have gone astray at th»> present time, comments the Morning Post City editor. So far as raw materials, at least, are concerned, the action of these laws seems to be suspended. Rubber is one of199 words
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Article343 1931-09-16 19 T O-Day 's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES September 15. BELLING London. 4 months' sight 2,3 London, 3 months' sight 2|3 27(32 London, 60 days' sight 213 13; 16 London, 30 days' sight 2 325 32 London, demand 2,3 ll'ie London. T.T. 2|3«& Lyons and Paris, demand 1425 Hamburg, demand *****343 words
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60 1931-09-16 19 September 15th, 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers. R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 71, y«£ Standard R.S.S. on Tender Oct. 7\ 7< t Nov. 8 Oct-Dec. 7 7^ 8 Jan-Mar. 8 1 B<* Tone of Market. Dull Easier. Latest Cable:— London Spot sheet 2\d per60 words
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Article800 1931-09-16 19 TUESDAY. SEPT. 15TH CLOSING QUOTATION* W. Hammer and Co. (100 1 187.50 192.50 Ho Honp Eank ($5O) 40.00 42.00 Henry Waugh and Co. ($10) 3.00 5.00 nom. Kinta Electric ($1) 60 70 Malacca Electric Ord. ($1) 1.20 1.30 Malacca Electric Prefs. ($1) 1.65 1.75 Muby.in Breweries (40»800 words
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Article132 1931-09-16 19 Production of Tin, and Tta-ta-ore at 72 per cent., during the month of Au*u* id) figures ol production by local sales at 72 per cent, m the Federated Malay States a* reported by the Mines Department, are as follows, similar figures for the Unfedernt*** Malay States not132 words
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Article295 1931-09-16 19 The following fs the Directors' Report to Shareholders, of Brunei United Plantations Ltd.. to be presented at the annual meeting on September 23rd. at noon at Evatt and Company's. The Accounts show a loss on the year* working of $8,561.50 (as against a profit of $7,014.69 for295 words
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Article76 1931-09-16 19 London, Sept. 1. The Board of the East Asiatic Industry and Plantation Company will propose at th» forth- j coming meeting to write off 1.000.000 kroner of the Kretay Oocoa plantation and to transfer 3.779.518 kroner to the fund for capital invested m the plantations, thus covering76 words
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Article84 1931-09-16 19 I British R.\dio— Official Service 1 Rugby, Sr.ol. 14. Foreign exchanges art-: Amsterd mi 12.04 Athens 375. Bombay Is. 5-',d.. Berlin 20.64 Brussels 34.94-. Bucharest 816. Rio I 1-32. Buenos Aires 31 l s Copenhagen 18.17-, Geneva 24.92, Helsingfors 193.. Hong Kong 11\. Lisbon 110. Madrid 53.95. Milan 92.91..84 words
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Article344 1931-09-16 19 London Brokers* Views (From Our Own Correspondent I London, Sept. I The following opinion* are expressed by lend ing firms m the rubber market during the past week, issued i:i their usual circulars under duUvs a* stated: A. TOOLEY AM) TO. (27.X.51 In our view the present344 words
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Article129 1931-09-16 19 Changes m Representative Prices United Press Association NVw York. Srpt. \l 14. i DOW JOKES \VHR\dKS M intiii. trials i:t3.85 121 JO 20 Rail i»9.44 TM 20 (JUlttfa .'10.71) 4.14» Am :ic:m Cai; Coninvi 88 :i B*)'. Citi s Service lOom). <♦' Cv!( nib Gs :ul129 words
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Article159 1931-09-16 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT Singapore. Sept 15. Th market continual taatweleai and de-pre::,»-i\ and quotation! Of tin. rubber and m du.stikil item i.iv all easier. Tin has a^.im dropped v locally to-day "nd rubber is bMfIC to 7 .spot. Tin Shares. Then are still buyers <•! Pen;:\viti but tv-day bid:;159 words
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Advertisement74 1931-09-16 19 Assets exceed jU.Ht.wwt A—nrmnce m force over f»,tww,ttt The Great Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd. Incorporated m the Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE Winchester House Sin*aoore om a| >rf .LONDOW OFFICE 27, Old Jewry, EX. UN Company has £20 .000 deposited with the Supreme Court ot England ana compile, with the74 words
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Article2254 1931-09-16 20 The Singapore Races. Tinakill's Fine Record. S.C.C. Rugby. The Matter of Team Building. Several Useful Newcomers. The Public Services. Revised Laws to Improve Scrum majre Play. Dr. Lowson's Hole tn Ore. N. S. Wise m Dorset Tennis Chainricnships Final. The Rivcrs-Grether Boat. If v/e weir asked to2,254 words
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Article59 1931-09-16 20 Twenty-three cards were taken out for the September Ladies' Spoon and the following were returned Mrs. E. A. Gibson 40 6 34 Miss V. M. H. Patterson 43 8 35 Mrs. P. H. Romney 50 12 38 Mrs. W. L. Grieve 48 9 39 Mrs. B. L.59 words
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Article69 1931-09-16 20 SCOTTISH TEAM Ireland's Visit on Saturday [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] London, Sept. 15. The first representative match of the football season takes place m Scotland on Saturday, when Ireland will be the visitors. The Scottish team has been chosen as follows Hepburn (Ayr); Blair (Clyde) and McAuley69 words
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Article109 1931-09-16 20 Seven Goals Against Barnsley I Reuters Serricel London, Sept. 14. Results of League football matches to-day are as follow DIVISION I West Bromwich 1: Manchester City 1. DIVISION II Bury 7: Barnsley 1. Millwali 2: Leeds 3. Ckiham 5: Notts County 2. Tottenham 5: Southampton 2.109 words
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Article181 1931-09-16 20 S.C.C. Tournament Nearing Conclusion Yesterday at the S.C.C. two finals and two semi-finals m the Autumn tennis tournament were completed. H. S. Haskins (plus 5) won the 'A" Class Singles final against E. A. Jcy (plus t) by 6—2. 6—l. The "D" Class Singles was won by J.181 words
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Article106 1931-09-16 20 "A" Doubles Handicap Semi-Final Tan Thian Sang and Arthur Lim beat Tan Chong Gark and Lim Bong Soo 6 3. 9 7. Singles Championship Cheong Chee Lim beat Arthur Lim 6—4. 4—6. 6—l. C. K. Pang beat Tan Wan Liat 6 4. 6 3. B Doubles106 words
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Article137 1931-09-16 20 WEDNESDAY'S TIES CULLEN CUP Mrs. Knocker and RLt. Pigott Plus 2 vs. Miss Manning and Wardell owe 3 (to finish). DYNE CUP. Mr. and Miss Stephen scr. vs. Miss Salmond and Battishill plus 1. THURSDAYS TIES CULLEN CUP Miss Margoliouth and Polglase plus 15 vs. Mr. and137 words
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Article161 1931-09-16 20 YETERDAY'S RESULTS "B" Singles D. Leicester beat A. Martin 4 6. 7 5, 6 3. P. D'Almeida beat W. A. Keyt 6—2, 6—2. Veterans' Singles G. W. Angus wo. E. Galistan. Ladies' Singles Miss M. Lewis vs. Mrs. N. S. Hogan (postooned). Miss P. Richards vs. Miss161 words
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Article948 1931-09-16 20 S.A.F.A/S HARD FIGHT Equalising Goal Changes Game Chines* Athletic Assn. 2: S.A.F.A. 2. The Chinese Athletic Association experienced the third draw of their Singapore visit at the Anson Road Stadium last evening when they shared four goals with the S.A.F.A. Last time the two teams met948 words
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Advertisement71 1931-09-16 20 "MAKIN' WHOOPEE" "I'LL STILL BELONG TO YOU" "GO HOME TELL YOUR MOTHER" and fourteen other popular songs are contained m the new KEITH PROWSE 3rd Song Annual Just Received Price 60 cents* S. Moutrie S Co., Ltd. h< Incorporated m Hong Kong) Raffles Place Singapore \°A Ay m. -<V IT71 words
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