The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 September 1931
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Title Section19 1931-09-17 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13.443. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, SA THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1931 20 PACES DAILY 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article416 1931-09-17 1 The public services of Mr. E. A. Brown and Mr. Song Ong Siang have been recognised by the Rotary Club who have made then honorary members Page 12. Wreckage cf a seaplane which is recognised as that Mr. Parker Cramer, the American airman, has been found by416 words
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Article967 1931-09-17 1 Through the length and breadth of fUnm the pine trees stand gashed and stripped of their bark, weeping like the groves m Milton's Eden, odorous gums and balms. These steal slowly down the trunk along ingeniously contrived channels to a reservoir near the ground, whence the peasantsThe Time - 967 words
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Advertisement227 1931-09-17 1 BIGIA TEA brings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. Raffles Hotel .^V*' i SATUBDAT, SEPT. 19th. _/v*^ afS DINNER DANCE v tt^J>^ RAFFLES V OFFER YOU V\U* VARIETY IN JT +$P ENTERTAINMENT .\>' ON THE LAWN OF THE PALM COURT S' x.^, AMID ROMANTIC227 words
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Advertisement187 1931-09-17 1 GRILL THE EUROPE 171 TO OP 17 ORCHESTRA M24%J EXX^MT ML* UP-TO-DATEGRItL p^ j^^ JJQXEL finest cuisine Meals Every Day. TO-NIGHT BEST WINES AND MUSIC ON THE spirits etc. VERANDAH DIiIMEII AT THE LOWEST EVERY EVENING AMn HOTEL PRICES. 7.45 P.M. TO 8.30 P.M. AIMU HAMCE Sunday Concerts on the187 words
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Advertisement156 1931-09-17 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Hot:! enaounccments Pare l. Tenders, notices etc, Pagr 2. Cinema, and entertainment Pag_- v L_ist day of Robinson's Sale Page 11. CHRYSLER COMFORT JK__2W ItKmmmmmmtr I ORIENTAL HOTEL 76 77 BRAS BASAH ROAD For the best Hotel food and accommodation m Singapore, with up-to-date sanitation, high pressure shower156 words
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Advertisement11 1931-09-17 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article375 1931-09-17 2 Fund to be Closed onortlv _k_y aav^ a ■a j The Committee of the Horley Memorial Fund acknowledge with thanks receipt of aabocrlptions noted below. It has been decided to close this fund on October iftth, next, and the Committee hope that all intending subscribers will forward {.heir375 words
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Article65 1931-09-17 2 Coastguard Ship and Schooners Sunk at Honduras 1 Reuter 's Service] Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Sep:. 15. It Ls reported that hundred people aiv dead, including the crew and thirty British negroes aboard a coastguard ship, when it and five Honduran ichooners were sunk at B"lb_e during the hurricane. Mr.65 words
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Advertisement377 1931-09-17 2 a o You will never know c how Excellent a Dinner can be, until you have visited THE CAP ITOL RESTAURANT FOB RESERVATION RING 4906 JUST UNPACKED PURE SILK STOCKINGS, $1.25 A PAIR. LONG SERVICE Crepe de Chine Bloomers $1.25 Each do do Slips $2.25 do do Night Gowns $2.30377 words
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Advertisement491 1931-09-17 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given that tend, rs are now Invited for the following materials or services, and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained m the Tender Room. Municipal Offices Supply and Delivery of Steel Casements for New Vehicles Registration Office, Middle Road. Date491 words
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Advertisement437 1931-09-17 2 NOTICES. SINGAPORE IMPROVEMENT TRUST. Addition No. 13 of 1931 to the General Improvement Plan under Section 49 of the Singapore Improvement Ordinance. Plan of proposed Layout for Bedoh Village. Notice to owners or reputed owners of property affected by the plan. Wteeeas the Singapore Improvement Trust has considered it necessary437 words
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Advertisement648 1931-09-17 2 TRADE MARK NOTICE. «_C__* rm NOTICE IS HEREBY OIVEN that the Trade Mark depicted abab. •DRAGON HORSE" Trade Mark is the exclusive property of Chop Kwott. Smith Street. Singapore, and is used by the said Chop K*m%j Sen- Hon- f Tea Leaves and Powdered Tea Leaves imported by them and648 words
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Miscellaneous250 1931-09-17 2 THE WEEK Thursday. 17<h. Hi„'h Water. 01 25. 96 ft., 13.15. 9.3 ft. HH the Sultan of Johore m birthday, Sea ■ports, Johore Bahrtt. -iolf GarrLson G.C. Ladies* monthly medal (stroke). Opening of St. Clair Organ and Miusicnl Festival, Memorial Hall. 9 15 p.m. Friday, 18th. High Water. 02.17. 8.7250 words
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Article126 1931-09-17 3 A pretty Maiay wedding look place on Sunday at Rasah. Seremban. .-ays the Malay Mail. The bride was Salimah binti Malul. Tahir. daughter of Inefae Tahir bm Bjletman, ot the preventive Uepartment. Trad,- a:.d Customs. Kuala Lumpur, and the bridegnxim was Mohd" Svcd. Basket Instruct*, i Malay Schools, Selangor. The126 words
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Article1360 1931-09-17 3 The Coming of a New Iron Road iTnm Our Own Correspondent > London, Aug. 20. Part of the Romford Road at Slratt.rd, E.. has been remade ol iron the first Iron road ln the world. It is a non-skid surface. It is considered that an ironSarawak Gazette - 1,360 words
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Advertisement281 1931-09-17 3 STEPHENS' INK Combines fluidity and durability— the true test of a good Ink. BLUE-BLACK $14.25 Per Dozen Stone Bottles of 40 ozs. 1.25 each V. 4. KIIKEIRO X Co., _Ltd. STATIONERS PRI NTERS When dressing for dinner '^y*\ T hc use of "'Hazeline' Snow*' is i j) '^L indispensable. It281 words
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Advertisement176 1931-09-17 3 fThe STREAM -LINE OIL RENOVATOR dirt from used lubricating Recent Important I CENT \^wn. mm w 1 lo t liters. Central Scotland Ar/fl<_rt A~_». I l 9 England Wales uroen Are.- I india stores dept. c_ bole Agents -^B UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. (Incorporated ln the Straits Settlements) iiii iil* »iK44mT^**'176 words
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Article, Illustration243 1931-09-17 4 Holiday Time at the Zoo Alligators 9 Birthday Party. It XI'I'V DATS at the London Zoo. The elephant ride is always a popular item with the kiddies. WHAT was the loke The photographer must have told a d :.t te wm so many smiles! MOI NT SINAI where Moses received243 words
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Article613 1931-09-17 5 ITS MISUSE Sir O. Lodge Discusses New Wonders PLake (Wiltshire), Aug. 16. "Improvement m human nature is what we want," said Sir Oliver Lodge to me, after discussing some of the wonders of science during the last 100 years— "lmprovement m human nature. I think until613 words
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Article362 1931-09-17 5 By Lieut. Col. M. J. T. Reilly, M.C., Commanding S.S.V.F. RANGES Buses leave Drill Hall Sat: Sun: B. T. R. p. R. 2 p.m. 7.30 a.m. 19.9.31 T. "B" all casuals T. "A" all casuals Ist. Bn. S.S.V.F. 2nd Bn. S.S.V F. 205.31 do do ***** Spore362 words
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Article678 1931-09-17 5 New Stories of the Submarine Rescue Plymouth, Aug. 20. The Mayor of Plymouth welcomed home the hero of the Poseidon submarine disaster. Chief Petty Officer Willis, and his fellow-survivors, who arrived here m a gale to-day. Ever since Chief Officer Willis board?d the liner Rawalpindi at Shanghai678 words
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Article261 1931-09-17 5 Discovery Which May Immobilise Bandits Guildford, Aug. 19. The great trafiic experiment •of tne new (mechanised British Army began m the Surrey j countryside to-day. and was disrupted w ithin ian hour of start by a coil of light wire. This amazing development is the result261 words
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Article32 1931-09-17 5 A woman whom the Aylesbury magistrates fined for being drunk said she felt bad and had a drink because she had been wet through so many times lately.32 words
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Article87 1931-09-17 5 GIRLS FIGHT A DU EL Belgrade, Aug. 12. It is reported from Scgedin that two village maidens, both m love with the same young peasant, repaired to a wood and fought a duel *ith kitchen knives and one has been seriously njured. The ft her has run away, and is87 words
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Advertisement476 1931-09-17 5 THE Singapore Free Press (Daily and Weekly Editions). Head 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 include476 words
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Advertisement433 1931-09-17 5 %^'^ST"____ L~I fl fl fl fl WITH SUNSHINE GLAXO i AO_L fr. __l_E__DD_i__^__^__h_^_fc_fl_a l __F__^S__b_Mi _________> wnw NUfscs Wfice: EXPECTANT MOTHERS NURSING MOTHERS j «________>_______k__» *«»w«au_a£ wpvK_sn^rsaa^fs# mmma ftalglied *T„Tient had very bad moaning lakiuss isa > brcame Tcry ilt I •_hr_sssu__s__me G_sqs» *T* tu]ei>CC f4 c /rning and night.433 words
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520 1931-09-17 6 FOR A CITY'S THIRST Historic Site to Become a Lake Mardale (Cumberland l, Aug. 17. This village is doomed. j The dalesmen, cragsmen, shepherds and farmers are waiting with dumb stoicism for the flood which shall shortly be loosed from its man-made dam and tearDaily Express - 520 words
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Article250 1931-09-17 6 A £1,500 Car, £2,000 of Jewels, A Party Every Night— So She Left Him Chicago. Aug. 18. Many a girl has left her husband because he was inattentive and never took her out. Her* is a girl who has just secured a divorce because her250 words
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Article148 1931-09-17 6 St. Peter's Bells To Ring By Electricity Some, Aug. 12. I In a short time now the bells of St. Peter's will be rung by electricity. The power station m the Vatican City Stale will supply the necessary current, and the bellringers who have worked for148 words
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Article517 1931-09-17 6 Mr. Thomas Alva Edison's Illness Llewellyn Park, New Jersey. Thomas A. Edison may be the greatest living inventor, but to his wife these days he Is just a little boy who does not like to take his medicine. It has been said that all men are517 words
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Article255 1931-09-17 6 The Captain, the Count, and the Girl Carl bad. Aug. 20. A scene hi which an English film actor. Captain Charles Leven Lincoln, a L;rmer flying officer, his beautiful German fiancee, and an Austrian count, the son of a former Austrian Foreign Minister,255 words
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Article143 1931-09-17 6 Woman of 45 Without a Home Two Post Office Savings Bank books and two receipts from other banks, representing a total of £869 6s. l*i d.. were found m the possession of Rose Young, a 45 years' old charwoman with no home, who was charged at Greenwich143 words
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Article42 1931-09-17 6 In response to a request of the China International Famine Relief Commission of Shanghai. Mr. Aw Boon Haw, the "Tiger Balm" king of Singapore, has contributed twenty large cases of "Tiger" balm for the relief of the plague m flood -stricken districts.42 words
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Article241 1931-09-17 6 The Brewers ot New York A new |M_| kftnf _M_ emerged u» N»-« Yor_ City. His name Ls -One-Eye- Rock and hr a brewer of bootleg beer H has just announced that he hi K^tnß H sell his beer m the territory that hM hithtr.. been a241 words
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Article49 1931-09-17 6 Diamond Smucsl^ Ingenuity -jr. Sprin K bck. .< Mpr I'm.xm... Unparalleled tal I monds was display-: ployed m the Rate _..._;inK T I l When they were char lM i 120 stones, valued ll I I the diamonds were n I their bodies, and pen X-rayed I49 words
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Article45 1931-09-17 6 v Novel Chinese Goveniniriit dift Zmm+iZ The ChlaW OoNcrnnvi.t I i Jj |00 the United States Oovernr n t plum blossom f :r b T bicentenary this year M Washington. (Vj ft C** l The plum blossom U a symbol of high virtu.45 words
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Advertisement607 1931-09-17 6 MMow Parker mm *'Tressureiess^ JF Touch" '•'< Jf improves your handwriting I H "Pressureless Touch* and featherlight poise combine fl m the new streamlined Parker Duofold to give such m- 2 s tant, easy flow of ink that the pen writes almost of itself. I Instead of struggling with a607 words
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Advertisement171 1931-09-17 6 BUILT FOR THE CARPROUD OWNER DRIVER. JTf upholstery, oil \Y^I __F"""'*^^^^^ W Wi _2J jfiX windscreen wiper, licence holder \m^j/^^^^ \V^^M W cleaner, chromium plating, com- /'y' plete toQl Wt and side curtains. <\ \N* mp.g. Prices:— of ownership is surely tha be all and end /X >Ov Tourer and171 words
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Article554 1931-09-17 7 BID TO EQUAL U.S. EDIFICE "Attracting the Respectable" The governing body of the Mormon Church In Salt Lake City has decided to build a church m London which shall be worthy of the movement. Its site, its cost, and the date of its starting are554 words
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Article162 1931-09-17 7 Land Office Clerks Charged (From Our Own Corresp ancient Penanp. Sept. 15. The hearing was postponed till Friday after a full days hearing of the case m the district Court m which two Land Office clerks, Mohd Yusuf and Midrus are charged with criminal breach of trust162 words
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Article280 1931-09-17 7 tFrom Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Sept. 15. On the ground that the assets of the deceased were insufficient for payment of the debts the executrix and executor of the estate of Ho Kirn Kee contended they were unable co effect a conveyance of certain property which testater280 words
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Article721 1931-09-17 7 EASTBOURNE TROUBLE "Will We Meet? No. Sir, We Will Not" Eastbourne, Auk. 20. I tried to-day to make peace between the Lancashire cricket professionals and the Mayor of Eastbourne (Lieutenant-Colonel R. V. Gwynne, chairman of his local cricket club) but I failed, writes a correspondent to a721 words
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Article263 1931-09-17 7 A Hippopotamus* Health Troubles From Our Own Correspondent. London. The usually wet summer, with a specially unfortunate sequence of bad week-ends, has affected the gate money at the Zoo and the income for the year is likely to be less than it has been for a number263 words
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Article216 1931-09-17 7 Bustle Effects for the Winter London. The mystery of the coming fashions has been solved and we are no long wondering about the different rumours from Paris of extraordinary Victorian garments. Fashions were shown at the British Fashions Exhibition which opened at Olympia this week, and216 words
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Article184 1931-09-17 7 M.S.V.R. Loses Its Oldest Member R. Q. IC. S. B(K)th. MS.V.R., ls leaving Malaya on retirement, the regiment thu.s losing its oldest member still on service, says the Malay Mail. Coming to Malaya, R. Q. M. S. Booth joined the Penang Volunteer Corps m January. 1905. and184 words
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Advertisement418 1931-09-17 7 Stringing 1 1 yoa.r \\n\ A *MM a J*:' tB __r k^iniring on a single Affi*'' tW^LV irmour Davis Cup Spiral J^mJ^^^ Jridrnce of the amazing -W'^^^M Among the loading teLGTmWM m all I I MT^W W countries, the Davis tup i.M >pir ,l i lhe recognized -Jw .tandarr! of418 words
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Advertisement109 1931-09-17 7 vpjr Flavour Heinz Oven-Baked Beans are specially selected pea beans, baked m dry ovens until they are tender and mealy. Baking makes them golden brown gives them that delicate, nutlike flavour p which you will find m no other Famous Heinz Tomato Sauce adds the finishing touch made from red,109 words
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Article492 1931-09-17 8 CAPT. ANDERSON LS.O. Sixteen Years Without Leave Following an official dinner given by His Highness the Sultan of Kelantan at the Balei Besar at Kota Bharu recently. HLs Excellency the High Commissioner presented the insignia of the Imperial Service Order to Captain H. A. Anderson. Commissioner492 words
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Article312 1931-09-17 8 Tomlinson Hall literary Society The 1931-1932 session ol the Tomlmson Hall L ltrrary Society was inaugurated on Monday evening last. After Mr. O. W. Gilmour. a Vice-President, had outlined the aims of the Society. dUUTfC Of the meeting was taken by the Shakespv-ar Reading Circle, who provided an312 words
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Article109 1931-09-17 8 Worlds Lowest Priced Vehicle (From Our Own Correspondent I London. Great mystery surrounds what Ls described as the world's lowest priced car which made its first public appearance m a London showroom this week before 500 motor agents and dealers from all parts of the British Isles. No109 words
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Article370 1931-09-17 8 ONE TEST Full List of the Fixtures Calcutta, Sept. 7. Following is the programme arranged fori the Indian Cricket Team when <they visit Great Britain next year: May 6th vs. Mr. Scott's XL. at Peckham Rye (2 days). May 9th vs. Mr. Martineau's XL. at370 words
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Article375 1931-09-17 8 .Municipal Employees' Society's Successful Year Mr. W. B-Urtley, President of the Ifunictym Commissioners, presided over Use sixth annual general meeting of the Singapore Municipal Employees' Co-operative Thrift and Loan Souety. Limited, held m the Municipal Board Room on Tuesday afternoon. It was reported that, the working of375 words
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Article153 1931-09-17 8 Mr. J. Mairs. of the Wharf Department of the Singapore Harb:iur Board, presided over the annual general meeting of the Singapore Harbour B^n:d Employees' Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society, 'limited, held m the Singapore Harbour Board Jun.or Service Club on Tuesd_*y aft?rnoon. It was reported that153 words
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Article200 1931-09-17 8 Its Contribution to National Wealth From Our Own Correspondent > London. Sept. 1. Nearly £2.000.000 was set m circulation of this week, when partridge shooting began. This is a home industry and of the total I have mentioned cartidges account for £175.000 a year, game licences £160.000.200 words
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Article70 1931-09-17 8 lirrtlm on Bundas Klani Road. Kuala Lumi r fairly easy run tin* that brought them out leading horn Sungei B Mr O. D Barron the hum. mam* scent led to the main somewhat apparent tnul en rubber, it .i kept 10 the hnr to steady up gradient, fi70 words
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Article53 1931-09-17 8 The programs Bahru en Bepfc His Hlgttnei the 5 11.30 a.m Tl)> W miles eour men lo one long races. In Mitbcaid m< will be over i to foot mite Unlimited m .ampans Bhtrle rngine; must Departm nt J,,hl Bept nth B day and arranges* r.: Aquutir53 words
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Advertisement527 1931-09-17 8 ft Q #U I ollouinn the recent advert* C ILf iJS ft Mi I TU isement composed entirely JfW S>mV¥l£nW °f from tributes b iifUcfl'^^ f amous user this composite mfY I A/%itfJU^^^ i statement shows that their f I fjirijr*^'^ A praises of the purity safety and [AAA/*' *%JIOIX527 words
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Advertisement336 1931-09-17 8 ECONOMISE O_V rOl//J GODOWN CHARGES We have first class facilities for CENTRAL STORAGE and will clear your cargo, take it into godown. kf for you, and deliver it out all at very moderate You pay only for the space you use, while you use it i help you to cut336 words
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Advertisement185 1931-09-17 9 VICTORIA MEMORIAL TO-NIGHT and on Sept. 19th 21st. OPENING OF The St. Clair Organ I Musical Festival Book ins: Mow Open nt •I oh n Little's __^__r._____B_a* **^**t m m JAr m ma aa <ar FRIDAY NEXT SEPTEMBER 18. __B i ni aa_a__i-_^_i-_^H_i-H_^-H-a GREAT RE-OPENING with the MAMMOTH SPECTACLE OF185 words
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Advertisement253 1931-09-17 9 ._SHH__HBa_ipH X.v IM ri biI Eh ill I* MmmW *w ZM HI I ■E i 1-1- U IJ BLI IJI n I v '^-^^T-/y/KfcV %^w >^!^>^-__r^____ MALAYA'S ONLY SUPER-CINEMA POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT of Beautiful-talented-dainty MARILYN 4^tk MILLER |ifi| "SUNNY" W The Picture that everybody's talking about Don't miss this253 words
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Advertisement110 1931-09-17 9 _^_B_^_^_^_^_^^ AmmW AmmW AW AmW _H m V_w^______. B___l __^> AmW AmmW M M T V X!^^ \\^F^ AmW AmmW »mv M A W jgjl Ini < TELEPHONE N9 6909 c TO NIGHT I Again Alhambra, ac cepting the responsi' bility of providing Singapore with better entertainment, brings you A110 words
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Article758 1931-09-17 10 THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 17. 1931 MUSICAL ART IN SINGAPORE An occasion of a very unusual character for Singapore occurs to-day when his Excellency the Governor will perform the opening ceremony of the new Municipal organ m the Memorial Hall. This will be the first time that an organ758 words
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Article352 1931-09-17 10 The hon'ble Mr. C. J. Scott addres-ed the Banff (Canada I Rotary Club recently. Mr. Stanlej Jones, of the Malaya Tribune, will give a lecture on 'Radio m Malaya" at the Indian Association premises. 3 Owen Road, on Friday, at 7.30 p.m. The public are invited. The current issue of352 words
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Article216 1931-09-17 10 The Seremban correspondent of the Malay Mall writes that Mr. A. B. Ponniah, a senior hospital assistant, attached to the Seremban Medical Department has retired from Government Service after 32 years service. Mr. Ponniah joined the Selangor General Clerical Service m 1900 but the following year entered the Medical Service.216 words
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Article1116 1931-09-17 10 UNION NOT FAVOURED Government Intentions Suspected At a meeting convened' by Mr. C Wilson, the President of the Government Servants Cooperative Society, the Committee members and the Presidents and Vice Presidents of all Cooperative Societies m Singapore met at the Council Chamber on Monday to discuss th«*1,116 words
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Article647 1931-09-17 10 NANKING COMMISSION^ Sudden Departure for Chin;. «By Our Chinese Don. Mr. Chow Chi Kong, th sioner tor the South Sf I denly. to the surprise of thi munity. Whilst m Blufaport er did not make any public exception of the one m th, Sii Chamber oi647 words
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Article24 1931-09-17 10 The organisation o. collections m Bli ml this year by Ifn Officer Ownmnndfa p of the Onmmtttei Of this week a. tl24 words
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Advertisement125 1931-09-17 10 A A L L L L S P P S BEER S SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK. MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong). [Incorporated m Shanghai* 201 CANTONMENT ROAD TELEPHONE 5371 5372 BY SPECIAL «|i _3^_7 M THE KING APPOINTMENT TO JB_tKqHJSc F SIAM New Selection Just125 words
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Advertisement44 1931-09-17 10 I THE SKIN OF THE BANANA is now being made into shoes. This material has been producing slippers for years. Protect yourself against all accidents by taking out a "GAFLAC" ACCIDENT POLICY. G._^RAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480.44 words
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Article379 1931-09-17 11 RATINGS OBJECT Sixteen Battleships Involved Reuter _i Service 1 London. Sept. 16. rapid developments to-day w i'»d by the promulgation of naval pa\ A conference was thy thus morning between n AustCß Chamberlain. Rear- the Nelson* Chief of Staff Wilfred Tomkinson (who is [nvergord-Xl), sir Charles379 words
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Article69 1931-09-17 11 No Anglo- Dutch Negotiations r*_ Service London. Sept. 16. i °l Commons, replying to Mr. Mi J H. Thomas (Secretary I stated that no negotiations i 'ed with the Netherlands restriction cf production and r from British and Dutch SERVICE— COPYRIGHTI MUne tell me. (writes our Lonihat he69 words
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Article71 1931-09-17 11 ,)0N AND NEW YORK TIN AND *1 RBER PRICES SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Sept. 16. Lazarus and Sons f in prices as follows: 1 iJJ 1 1 6 (£ll3 11 16). For(£ll6 3 16). steady. ngtan and Sinclair rubber prices as 2 516 d). Forward 2y 2 d T71 words
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Article178 1931-09-17 11 LOST SEAPLANE Wreckage Found by British Trawler IRe-.i«?r's Service I N w York. Sept. 18. Tne British trawler Lord Trent, proceeding to the White Sea. has picked up seaplane wreckage which has been indentified as the Bellanca monoplane m which Mr. Parker Cramer, the American178 words
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Article157 1931-09-17 11 Little Hope for Portuguese Plane I Reuter's Service J New York, Sept. 16. Although Coastguard planes are still searching hope has been practically abandoned for the traua -Atlantic flyers. It is possible that they landed on an inaccessible part cf the Canadian coast and are unable to communicate157 words
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Article143 1931-09-17 11 Sued for 8200,000 Breach of Promise Damages f Reuter 's Service 1 Los Angeles. Sept. 16. David Button, the new husband of Aime MiPherson. has been sued for $200,000 breach of promise damages by a young woman. Miss M. H. St. Pierre. A Los Angeles cable of September143 words
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Article102 1931-09-17 11 A Warning to L T nemployed Malayans (FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] Bangkok. Sept. 16. The State Railways have decided to place the railway workshops both of the construction and repair branches on a 40 hour week basis, closing entirely on Saturday and Sundays unless urgent work102 words
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Article51 1931-09-17 11 Instigator Fleeing to Italy I Reuters Service] Vienna, Sept. 15. The curtain was rung down on the Heimwehr revolt when Herr Pfreimer. accompanied by his wife and son. arrived at Marbourg. where the Jugo-Slav authorities ordered him to proceed to Ljubliana. whence he will probably flee to51 words
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Article44 1931-09-17 11 Australian Service Under Consideration [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] Lcndcn. Sept. 16. The Under-Secretary for Air. icplying to Mr Oswald Lewis, seated that a regular airmail service to Australia was aariflf consideration. Fears for the financial situation, however, were likely to retard progress.44 words
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Article58 1931-09-17 11 Singaram, a middle-aged Tamil, was found guilty by a majority of five to two of the murder of his mistress, Punnamal, at Serangoon Road, on July 27th, and, with a recommendation to mercy, was .sentenced to death. The motive for the murder was jealousy which arose through58 words
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Article173 1931-09-17 11 CHETTY RECOVERS $4,55* Unsuccessful Attempts to Resist Claim I From Our Own Correspondent! Penan*, Sept. 16. On the ground that the property was wrongfully put up for sale when no interest was due. Anarahimansah made a second attempt to resist a claim for money due to Shockalingam173 words
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Article141 1931-09-17 11 Klang: Police Search for Two Chinese I From Our Own Correspondent! Kuala Lumpur. Sept. 16. The Klang police are now searching for two Chinese men who are alleged to have invited out a 20 years old Macao girl on Sunday morning, and whose body was found the same141 words
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Article98 1931-09-17 11 Chinese Robbers Scared by Tamil Coolies <Fiom Our Own Correspondent t Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 16. A gang robbery is reported to have occurred last night at Subang Estate. 16 miles from Klang. when five armed Chinese entered a sundry shop owned by a Chinese, held up the occupants,98 words
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Article101 1931-09-17 11 Alleged Issue of Worthless Cheque I From Our Own Correspondent I Penang, Sept. 16. Arrested on a warrant from Singapore on a charge of cheating Awad bin Daid of $1,383 odd. Ong Lim Huan appeared m the Police Court this morning. Complainant, a managing partner of Ashibille and101 words
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Article71 1931-09-17 11 Bodies of Two Schoolboys Recovered I From Our Own Correspondent I Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 16. The bodies of two of the three Malay schoolboys who were drowned on Sunday at Telok Gadong while boating were found last night, one near Port Swettenham and the other near Connnught Bridge,71 words
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Article115 1931-09-17 11 Miss Evelyn Laye's First Talkie Interest attaches to the premiere to-night at the Alhambra of One Heavenly Night, which is the first talking picture to be made by London's most popular light opera star, Mi&s Evelyn Laye. Miss Laye is suppcrted by John Boles, and the film is115 words
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Article39 1931-09-17 11 Severe Earthquake Does no Damage TReuter's Far Eastern Service] Tokyo, Sept. 17. Tokyo and a wide area surrounding the city was rocked by a revere earthquake at 9.45 p.m. yesterday but no serious damage hi, been reDorted.39 words
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Article694 1931-09-17 11 STABBING AFFAIR Doubt as to Nature of Weapon A Chinese youth named Yeong Ah Heng. stated to have been born m Geylang just over 15 years ago, stood trial at the Assizes before Mr. Justice Stevens yesterday on a charge of murdering a Bengali named Lai694 words
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Article103 1931-09-17 11 Due m Shanghai To-morrow Shanghai, Sept. 7. It is disclosed this morning that Mrs. Helen Wills-Moody, the world-famous tennis player has accepted an invitation by Chinese athletic organisations to visit China for the purpose of giving exhibitions. Mrs. Wills-Moody is due to arrive m Shanghai aboard the103 words
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Article39 1931-09-17 11 Bolton Beaten at Grimsby Reuter 's Service 1 Ltndon, Sept. 15. Home football results to-day were as follow DIVISION I Grimsby 2. Bolton I DIVISION 111 (Northern) Rochdale 1, Stockport < SCOTTISH LEAGUE (DIV. I) Rangers 4, Aberdeen39 words
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Article38 1931-09-17 11 Netherlands Large Deficit [Reuter's Service] The Hague, Sept. 15. Introducing the Budget the Finance Minister estimated that the deficit will amount to 75,000,000 guilders, which will be reduced to 20,500,000 guilders by drastic economies.38 words
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Article34 1931-09-17 11 For being m possession of 700 tahils of nonGovernment chandu, a Chinese named Kong Heng Lam was yesterday fined $1,000, or m default to serve a term of one year's rigorous Imprisonment.34 words
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Advertisement210 1931-09-17 11 TO-DAY IS THE LAST DAY OF ROBINSON'S SENSATIONAL SLUMP SALE Everything must be cleared so come early and avail yourself of the last day bargains Robinson Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Straits Settlements). SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR What is for you I "DOG'S HEAD" GUINNESS is good for you Agents210 words
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Article113 1931-09-17 12 THE TARIFF ISSUE Conjecture From Chancellor's Speech THE BUDGET DEBATE [Reuters Service] Lc. don, Sept. 15. An r;:rly general election is regarded as more likely m view of Mr. Snowden's speech, which. it is generally felt, was a display of the attitude towards the tariff which113 words
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Article797 1931-09-17 12 GRAND INQUEST ON GOLD ESSENTIAL The Decline m Commodity i rn_.x_.__> London. Sept. 15. Mr Winston Churchill, speaking m the Hons;- of Commons m the course of the Budget debate, suggested that an international conference be called to deal with the gold question and that, as the outcome, some form797 words
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Article594 1931-09-17 12 OBJECTION TO PAY CUTS Naval Manoeuvres Suspended IReuter's Service] Londjn, St vni. 15. A statement ...sued by the Admiralty declare:; that the "Senior Officer of ths Atlantic fleet reported that the promulgation of the reduced r..t ;s of naval pay l?d to unrest among a prop594 words
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Article45 1931-09-17 12 Provincial Councils to Go Cape Town. Sept. 55. The Government has decided to abolish rhe Provincial Councils, the most import a: it constitutional change m South Africa since the Union. The ch'3f reason is the Councils' inability to balance the budget.45 words
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Article33 1931-09-17 12 On Her Way to Bergen [Reuter's Service 1 Oslo, Sept. 16. It is new announced that the Nautilus, having concluded its undersea voyage to the North Pole, is proceeding to Bergen.33 words
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Article180 1931-09-17 12 Denial of U.S. Newspaper Report New York, Sept. 15. The Evening Post says the Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Board has recommended to Mr. Hoover to extend immediately the war debts moratorium to three or four years. New York, Later. It is. learned that Mr. Mellon180 words
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Article906 1931-09-17 12 DR. P. S. S. CLARKE'S VIEWS Health and Hospitals Branches Dr. P. S. Selwyn Clarke, Chief Health Officer F.M.S.. was the guest of honour at a dinner riven by the Senior Officers of the Health Branch of the Malayan Medical Service, at the Stag Grill.906 words
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Article97 1931-09-17 12 Further Attempt May be Made To-day [British Radio— Official Service] Ragby, Sept. 15. The British Schneider Trophy team is actively preparing for another attack upon the international three kilometre record, which was raised by Flight-Lieut. Stainforth en Sunday to 379 miles an hour. The specially tuned Rolls-Royce97 words
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1131 1931-09-17 12 GOSSIP OF THE DAY Various Items of Home Interest (Prom Our Own Correspondent) IBy Dutch Air Mail] London, Aug. 31. Queen Helen cf Greece and her sister Princess Irene of Greece, who were on their way to Gullane m Scotland for a holiday, surprised1,131 words
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Article486 1931-09-17 12 RECENT MEETING Reformatory Boys Who Reform The lollowing are minutes of a Committee meeting of the Singapore Afcer-Care Association held m the office 01 the Inspector of Prisons on September 7th. Present: Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule m the chiir. rion'ble Mr. H. Fairburn. Captain O. L.486 words
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Article303 1931-09-17 12 Discussion of Details Before British Ridvo— Official S"rvice| Rugby. Sept. 15. Following the statement by Mr. Gandhi at the Federal Structure Committee meeting cf Congress demands. Sir Samuel Hoare and Lord Reading welcomed the expression of views, even when controversial, but thought it would be advisable not to303 words
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Article50 1931-09-17 12 As many as 1,500 Chinese mining coolies and their families left Ipoh on Friday for repatriation to China. Two special trains, each with 11 coaches, were chartered for the use of the coolies It is understood that up to date over 20,000 Chinese have been repatriated from J Perak alone.50 words
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Article16 1931-09-17 12 ROTARY HONOUR Mr. E. A. Brown and x v c Ong Siang Honorar16 words
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Article694 1931-09-17 12 Tributes wen paid to tv.o pore residents by the memb Club of Singapore. V M 1( coarse cf the usual week] Braddell. President of th c the din-dors, put forward that Mr. E. A. Brow:, a,.,i M should be made boooran Rotary Club, m putting forward th.694 words
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Article228 1931-09-17 13 Injury i\lay En:l Cricket The possibility that an accident m the cricket field at the end of the last Australian reason has ended the brilliant career of Don Bradman, Australia's wonder batsman, is suggested m a letter from a friend which has just reached a well-known Australian living228 words
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Article62 1931-09-17 13 Injured Foot Will Not Keep Him Out of Game Sydney. Don Bradman. tlie young Australian batsman; interviewed concerning a report that an injured leg might prevent his playing cricket again, said thLs was most unlikely. "In fact." he added, "my foot is now quite sound, and I62 words
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Article206 1931-09-17 13 Australian Wins French Event Paris, Sept. 4. At 1 p.m. the start was made m the cycling race from Paris to Brest and back to Paris. It is the longest cyclist race m the world, running to 1.186 kms. Thirty cyclists started; and at 3.20 p.m.206 words
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Article69 1931-09-17 13 Race for the Mayhew Cup The results of the half-mile race at tbe Chinese Swimming Club on Sunday for the 'Mayhew Cup* were. 1. Teo Siew Kiat (Time: 12 mins. 54 sees.): 2. Chia Kirn Bee 1 12 Bias 5G 3 5 sees, i 3. Tan Wee69 words
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Article48 1931-09-17 13 THURSDAY. Sept. 17th F. W. Peachey and L. A. Williams vs. H. H. Saunders and Vaughan Jones. FRIDAY, Sept. 18th. Alan Wolfe and A. D. Baker vs. H H. Saund ers and Vaughan Jones. The playing off of the above ties will complete the tournament.48 words
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Article30 1931-09-17 13 Paris, Aur. The Germa-i Herr Drutsch won the European ehampionsinp :'oi bucK-_troke swimming over IM metres, m 1 minute i 4 4-5 seconds. The Hungarian Han UJtost-y was second.30 words
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Article159 1931-09-17 13 Malay Wins the Stroke Competition The annual meeting of the Kedah ana Province Golfing Association was held over the Sungei Patani course this year on September 5 and 6, says the Straits Echo. There were j 32 entries m the Stroke competition which also served as a159 words
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Article151 1931-09-17 13 Hibernians Lose at Home to St. Bernard's Lcr.don. Sept. 5. The following are the results of the football matches played m the Scottish League. Second Division, to-day. Albion 1 Strnhousemuir 3. Ai breath 2: Forfar o. Bo'ness 2: Armadale l. Brechin C. 1 Montrose o. Dumbarton l Edinburgh151 words
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Article88 1931-09-17 13 St. Helens Pile up 64 Points London. Sept. 5. The following arc the results of the matches played under Rugby League rules to-day Barrow 14: Bramley 7 Bioughton 11; Leigh 5. Dewsbury 13: Keighley 3. Featherst-ne 11: Leeds 15. Huddersfield 20. Batley 5. Hull 4: Halifax 2.88 words
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Article176 1931-09-17 13 Tlie results of ties played off at the S.V.C Drill Hall on Saturday and Sunday lan were as follows: Mixed Doubles Championship: See Oim Heck and Miss Tai Yee Weng beat Be._g Tian Yew and Miss Sh;h Sai Ming 21 14: 21 16: E. J Vass and Miss176 words
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Article58 1931-09-17 13 Atlanta. iGa.l. \ua. 7. One of boxing's most handsome men. the debonair Young Stribling. has refused to follow Gene Tunney and other famous sportsmen to Hollywood. Stribling would sooner fiuht m the rtaf than m the studio. He is going to make a 'man's come-back" after hLs defeat58 words
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Advertisement614 1931-09-17 13 V v wV^\W^ A \v l' l iT_lit_ > \\m w^^^H I ll 1 Here's the Tonic well and strong When you find that the climate ia P utt n 8 ievere atrain on your ■^ZZ^~~~~^ vitality, it if to Hall's Wine that (TO££ ou mun look for kelp- And614 words
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Advertisement878 1931-09-17 14 BLUE FUNNEL UNE REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. FORTNIGHTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON A N. CONTINENT 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 Due. Sails MENELAUS Tor M'seilles. Casablanca. Ldon. R'dam H'burg Sept878 words
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Advertisement588 1931-09-17 14 i Ellerman 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 Due Singapore s.s. CITY OF PERTH Oct. 13 s.s. CITY OF ADELAIDE nqv 25 HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY588 words
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Advertisement472 1931-09-17 14 P. &> o. British India and Apcar Lines ->__. jjJF 5 (Incorporated m England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GO\>'-\\i. v LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SEKVK t OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA japu Due *M| Tonnage. Singapore Tonn:472 words
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Advertisement751 1931-09-17 15 0. S- Xjine. EIRO PE. AFRICA, NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INDIA. _„K.R° hl ,ARIJ LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK 'Express Freight Service) (Proa Robe) N m»k. LONDON. Rotterdam. Hamburg. (Bremen) sn i Antwerp via Penan Ctoto^bo. Aden and Port Said £pt 18 19 01TOS N%«l DIRBAN. Cape Town. Rio751 words
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Advertisement583 1931-09-17 15 m) DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES, LTR (JM JA) PRESIDENT LINERS. JM Mif Ti\ MARSEILLES. NEW YORK AND BOSTON \VI mi j FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG vi. COLOMBO. ]1 ■11 SVKZ* PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES ANI> IH mmm Arrive Leave lr„u Arrive \\W Mm I ***l»«r* Snore V*n«n*t s V«rK ■I PrW583 words
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Advertisement794 1931-09-17 15 KONINKLIJKE R4KETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ l f ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA <Incoiporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE 010^ INDi AN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 545 J. with sub-connections to.-P asst ge PretaM^ Transhipment. Marine Departments and I Manager's desk. I Representafvor m the stiait* Settlements (Singapore and Penane* or the794 words
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Article613 1931-09-17 16 Heavy Canadian Losses There is much Information In the minutes >f recent proceedings before a Select Standing Committee of the Dominion House of Commons m Railways and Shipping of great Interest to _11 concerned with the work of shipping enterprises, and particularly of Government schemes. In theThe Times - 613 words
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Article206 1931-09-17 16 British Challenge to the World Further details are now available concerning the liner of 73.000 tons which is building on the Clyde for the Cunard Company. It was originally arranged to launch her by June, 1932. and to have her m commission a year or so later,206 words
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Advertisement587 1931-09-17 16 Bums Philp 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 S.S. MANGOLa (3,352 tons). [Cargo only.] •a. MAP*"* T A N one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia587 words
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Advertisement507 1931-09-17 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. i„ f (Incorporated ln U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. KtjfuUtr Freight Service to Boston. New V rk Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Doe g a y, M.S. SILVERSANDAL Sept. 22 Sept. 28 D W > MS. SILVERWILLOW Oct. 8 Oct. 13 N V M.S. SILVERYEW Nov.507 words
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Miscellaneous666 1931-09-17 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BT TRAIN Bangkok every Monday A 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 Siam 7.30 a.m. F.M.S., Batu Anam, Batu Pahat,666 words
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Miscellaneous147 1931-09-17 16 VESSELS ARRIVED Toradja. Dut. 673, from Belawan Deli 16. for Sambas 22. Katong, Brit. 863, from Bangkok 16, for Bangkok 20. Karuah, Brit. 112. from Muar 16, for Muar 17. Mandar. Dut. 362, from Rengat 16, for Rengat 19. Selangor, Brit. 444, from Teluk Anson 16, for Teluk Anson via147 words
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Article201 1931-09-17 17 arrived hen yesterday irom sheep and goats; the Hong ;l n Baroe with 40 pigs. smer Athcs II is duo here Sunday at 6 a.m. and will ime day at 3 p.m. for Saigon. hai Kobe and Yokohama. the S.H.B. wharves. teamer Chantilly is due here201 words
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Article138 1931-09-17 17 I President Cooiidge Nearly Ready Shanghai. Sept. 12. H over, first of the Dollar millk n dollar liners. Orient, the Pres. Coolidf?, dr, will leave Newport News mini of September loth for :ii. Pres CooUdge will be put two (lays and then return to final touches before being138 words
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Article285 1931-09-17 17 8 on the plight of many officers tant Navy, a.s described m the early report of the Officers' .Mer- 1 Federation, a weekly journal makes which entirely ignores important j that "'it seems time to consider Nuriooi private and irresponsible' should not be merged into a285 words
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Article26 1931-09-17 17 I" L. Vines, Mrs. Harden, Mr v !r X C. Chun. Mrs. A. J* U w H Noble, Mis_i Noble, Cameron and infant, Mr.26 words
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Article1323 1931-09-17 17 Carausius, A Piratical Genius Beginnings are proverbially difficult which is perhaps why they are so often bad. However that may be. the fact remains that our first British navy was f tilt, organised and led to victory by a super pirate, Carausius by name. Though his admirers1,323 words
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Article875 1931-09-17 17 Relics on View m Shipping Week Liverpool, Aufir. 13. A year ago Liverpool had its Railway Week, when, with an exhibition and a pageant, it celebrated the opening cf the Liverpool -Manchester line a century earlier. Now. the city, cr rather at this stage the Liverpool Organization,875 words
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Article61 1931-09-17 17 The most important recent event m German shipping is the conclusion after long and difficult negotiations of a pool agreement between the Hapag-Lloyd and the Hamburg-Sud for a duration of ten years. By this agreement the whole of German shipping to South America is combined under a single ruling authority,61 words
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Advertisement450 1931-09-17 17 "^^"■■^^■■■■■--■--fa___i_____i__.....i.HaHH i I^OQLO TPavfj SERVICf^I IFor Everything Appertaining to Travel, Banking and Freight Apply 39, Robinson Road, Singapore. Tele. 5907. -__a__s_^-HH_-H_B-__a__^__^^a-a-_M__i__s__M^^^^^Hßa AMERICAN EXPRESS CO. INC. (Incorporated m C BJ_.) International IANKING and TRAVEL SERVICES. '-"rarellert Cheques. Letters of Credit. Mmnmj 'trdera. Drafts. Transfers of Foods by Mall •nd Cable. Tours.450 words
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Article204 1931-09-17 18 1931 Increase of 200 per cent. I Further evidence of the flourishing state ot the wireless trade was afforded by a conference of radio dealers which met at Sidcup at the Invitation of Messrs. Kolster-Brandes. Ltd., who have established an extensive and com--1 pletely up-to-date factory there.204 words
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Article15 1931-09-17 18 Mr. R. S. Chauttcr has been appointed a rrmber of the Licensing Board. Central Kedah.15 words
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Article236 1931-09-17 18 Mystery of the Libyan Desert Budapest, Aug. 11. An attempt to locate Zarzura, the undiscovered oasis m the Libyan desert, is about to be made by Mr. Laszlo Almas.y. the Hungarian explorer, and Captrnn G. H. Malms, the ITnglish leader of a motor expedition. According to common236 words
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Article60 1931-09-17 18 World Record Lowered m Tokio, Auk. 30Shozo Makino established a new Japanese 800 metres free-style record at the fifth allJapan middle school swimming contests held m Osaka yesterday. His time was 10 mm 21.4 sec. Shozo Makino to-day broke the world's record for the 800 metres free style. He60 words
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Article66 1931-09-17 18 From Our Own Correspondent! Penang; Sept. If. Mr. R. U. Brown has been elected captain of Rvgby m Penang this season Mr. H. F. Klements. from Singapore, vice-captain. Kedah are r.ct competing m the Malaya Oo competition this season, which may mean that Penang will be able to66 words
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Article71 1931-09-17 18 Mr. Alari L~k rt! team of Chine* c footballer: from Selangor arrived at Penang on Saturday for a series cf games ever the week-end. Und~r the nupice. of the Raya Lebar Methodist Church a Drayer meeting m Fnglish will be held at tht home of Misses E. North and C.71 words
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Article173 1931-09-17 18 City Bank Hours Maj f»< Changed The dm. n to cpetl chant.!' on Saturday, following official ital n BttttCC Room of the E m view of the atton a tl the desirabllit: big, th- c Stock Bach ha Exchan on Sal September i;* Regulatl n con be173 words
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Advertisement318 1931-09-17 18 J$ He's a baby >>^ to be tjm\ proud of IV v^-^^r \> P a^y as never given I *%>f y I- J^ a moment's trouble _yswKfc*y *Jy since Mother put him "Hm^ on Mellin's Food. He puts on weight steadily week by week no digestive troubles disturb his tranquil318 words
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Advertisement751 1931-09-17 18 BANKS AND INSURANCE CHARTERED BANK MERCANTILE BANK OF OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. IMm A I TTI (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) IlllJlAj LII/* (Incorporated ln England.) Paid up capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Capital £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Subscribed 1,890,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000.000751 words
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Advertisement143 1931-09-17 18 the /-m SOUTH I 9tA BRITISH W4 INSURANCE COMPAM LlMlli FIRE. MARINE. TRaksr [ANL MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED .1 LOWEST CURRFYi X AT*. L C. MARGOLIOin; Muag* Offlre 2. Ftnlay? Gr^ THF EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION [}l FIRE, MARINE MOTOR CAB AND PERSONAL ACCIhKM INSURANCE L. G. JOHNSON G. n.143 words
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Miscellaneous556 1931-09-17 18 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following ls a list of stations which can ac received m Singapore daily: Java Stations: Bandoeng PLM 24.46 metres from about 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and ather stations. Uusual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok,556 words
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Article144 1931-09-17 19 MR J. G. HAY'S VIEWS ,nr Changed Attitude by Dutch Government I i London, Sept. 7. -Chairman of the Rubber •a. ,n m a letter to The Time* Mr Welch's letter points can ba done until the Dutch the attitude declared by R r-General m August. 1930. Whether the various144 words
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Article501 1931-09-17 19 !|BER (ill's Views on Surplus Crops a director ot a number of companies and a member Council, writes to The Times: ire great differences of opinion lo the wisdom of attempts the production of rubber, it that if. m the presen* crisis, i>>d which was re> onably tlcabie, it501 words
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Article131 1931-09-17 19 Changes m Representative t Prices 1 United Press Association] New York. Sept. 14 15. American Can Common 86% 86 7 Cities Sei-v'ce (Co^i). 9Vi Colombia Gas and E!'jctric 22 22*^ Curtis Wright Electric Bond and Share Corp 28 27 General Electric Co. 351.^ 34a; General Motors131 words
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Article32 1931-09-17 19 Dividend of Five Per Cent. I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COP* RIQHT J London. Sept. 16. Renong Tin are paying a dividend c 4. 5 per cent and carrying torward £22.493.32 words
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Article279 1931-09-17 19 Advantages of Total Cessation/ [By Dutch Air Mail] London Sept. 1. While a limited number of rubber estates have notified that a complete cessation of tapping has been decided upon pending a return of celling prices to a remunerative level, the actual benefit, if any. obtained by the279 words
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Article116 1931-09-17 19 Rawang and Kuala Kampar Cabled preliminary results of Rawang Tin Fields to March 31st state Worked 10.729 hours: treated 2.548.000 cubic yards: output 784 tens: average cost 3.81 d. per cubic yard; net profit £33.961. making £54.906 at credit of profit and loss; written off £9.800; to reserve116 words
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Article83 1931-09-17 19 I British Radio Official Service] Rugby. Sept. 15. Foreign exchanges ar.* Amsterdam. 12.04 4. Athens 375. Bombay Is. sa»d..5 a »d.. Berlin 20.64 4. Brussels 34.95 4. Bucharest 816. Rio 3 1-32. Buenos Aires 294. Copenhagen 18.17 Geneva 24.91. Helsingfors 193. Hong Kong 11 Lisbon 110, Madrd 53.09. Milan83 words
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48 1931-09-17 19 The Directors of the Eastern United Assurance Corporation will recommend to shareholders at forthcoming annual general meeting the payment of a final dividend of 5 per cent, and a cash bonus of 5 per cent, m respect of the year ended June 30th 1031.48 words
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Article407 1931-09-17 19 To- Days Price Changes CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION September 16th., 12 o'clock noon EXCHANGE RATES September 16 SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2J3T* London, 3 months' sight 2|3 27|32 London, 60 days' sight 2(3 13|16 London, 30 days' sight 2!3 25 32 London, demand 23 1116 London. T.T. 2j3%407 words
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Article939 1931-09-17 19 WEDNESDAY. SEPT. 16TH CLOSIMG QUOTATION* •«T er_ Seller*. Asam Kumbang 21s 9d 22s 9d c.d. Austral Malay 18 8 20s Ayer Hitam 10s 6d lis 6d c.d. Bangrin Tin 10s lis Batang Padang <|i' to IB Batu Caves (sl> 25 30 I Bukit Arang (sl> 30 40939 words
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Article161 1931-09-17 19 Committees Recommendations Summarised fßeuter's Service] Londen Sept. 15. A summary is issued of the report of the Indian Central Banking Enquiry Committee which was appointed to investigate conditions of banking m India, including the organisation of the money market with a view to the expansion of indigenous161 words
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Article457 1931-09-17 19 Latest Trade Library Additions Tne following publications were issued or received by the Department of Statistics. S.S., and F.M.S.. during the period from September sth. to September 11th. 1931. and are available for public use m the Reference Library. Fullerton Building. Section I. Issued by the Department: Colony457 words
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Article33 1931-09-17 19 Nipah Distilleries of Malaya was registered as public company on August. 28th with a nominal capital of £100 m ss. shares, to acquire the undertaking and assets of Nipah Distilleries cf Malaya. Ltd.33 words
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Article647 1931-09-17 19 Small Business m Shares Singapore, Sept. 15. The Budget proposals involving additional taxation were, under the circumstances, received rather more favourably than was generally anticipated. Prices on the London Stock Exchange have remained quite steady, but locally only a small business m shares countlir.tcs to be transacted As647 words
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Article126 1931-09-17 19 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association bell its. 1035t1i. auction yesterday when t cue was catalogued 1 .833 .730 lbs.; 840.95 tons. Off red 1.730.745 lb:;.; 772.65 tons Sold 1 53^.317 lbs.: H87.19 tons. Spot. London 2 5-n>ci Nt v York rts PSICM KF. M.IZFII K:b'.).d126 words
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Article91 1931-09-17 19 LYALL EVATTS DAILY REPORT Singapore. Sept. 16. We repeflt a steady market, but only small business has been possible. Tin Shares: There continue to be buyers ot the market favourites at slightly lower rates Penawats are wanted at 64 4. Kintas at 1.04. Kuchais at 77 and Sungei Luas at91 words
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Article44 1931-09-17 19 Broome (Selangor) Low Cost or Production (FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT I Lsß-lea. Sept. 16 Broome i Selangor) report shows that the co_.i of production was 3.2 1 d. and the loss on the year £1.790. There is a credit balance ot £1.680.44 words
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Advertisement80 1931-09-17 19 (Assets exceed $12,000.000 Assurance te force over $38.000.06 0 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated to the Straits Settlements) _i HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore LONDON OFFICE 27. Old Jewry, E.C. itxe Company has £20.000 deno_it__» »i Posited with the supreme Court of England and complies with the80 words
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Article, Illustration502 1931-09-17 20 £25 A WEEK Inside Story of The Negotiations [By Dutch Air Mail] L< i j __en. Sept. 1. Don Bradman. the great Australian cricketer, has to-day cabled to an intermediary, acting on behalf of the Accrington club, that he is willing to sign a502 words
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Article213 1931-09-17 20 Will Bradman Play for Australia It is surmised though not officially admitted that if Bradman goes to Accrington efforts will be made to persuade him to play for the Lancashire county team when he has obtained the two years' residential qualification necessary to enable him to213 words
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Article98 1931-09-17 20 Singapore Championship Semi-Finals The following tics will be played off at the S.V.C. Drill Hall during the w^ek-end*.— SATURDAY <2.30 p.m.) Ladies' Doubles I Semi -Final) Mrs. L Pcnnefa her and Mi:s M. Lewis vs. Mis* E da Silva and Miss M. Rodrigues. Miss F. Ilorii and Miss S.98 words
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Article62 1931-09-17 20 A. Co. S.V.C. vs. South Johore The following XV has been' chosen to represent A. Co. SVC. against South Johore at Johore Bahru on Saturday at 4.45 p.m.: Pte. Horsley; L.-Cpl. Dodds. Pte. Smailes, L.-Sgt. Brodie, Capt. Goldman; Pte. Bonnar, Pte. Houghton. Pte. MacLennan. Sgt. Burke, L.-Cpl. Strachan. Pte.62 words
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Article717 1931-09-17 20 E. W. H. KENYON His Success m Irish Championship I From Our Own Correspondent] IBv Dutch Air Maill London, Sep. 1. E. W. H. Kenyon (West Lancashire) produced a final round of 70 for an aggregate of 291, and so won the Irish Open Championship on717 words
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Article115 1931-09-17 20 Another Interesting Sports Film at Littles Encouraged by the popularity of their previous film showing the prowess of Bobby Jones, the world -famous golfer. Messrs. John Little's yesterday morning screened m the presence of another large and appreciative audience a film featuring W. T. Tilden m action115 words
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Article62 1931-09-17 20 The football team of the Victoria Institution Kuala Lumpur, will pay Singapore a visit nex week and will play the following matches September 21st. against St. Joseph's Institution September 22nd. against Anglo-Chinese School September 24th. against Raffles Institution. The match against the Anglo-Chinese Schoo will be.62 words
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Article949 1931-09-17 20 A BIG "DRAW" 26 Matches Out of 36 Unfinished The New Zealanders brought their English lour to a conclusion at Nottingham on Tues- 1 Say, when they drew against an XI got toge- < ther by Sir Julien Calm, one of the most mthusiatic supporters949 words
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Article124 1931-09-17 20 S.C.C. FINALS Yesterday's Results and Ties for To-day Three further finals of the S.C.C. Autumn lawn tennis tournament ware brought to a conclusion on the Club courts yesterday evening. The results were as follow: "A" Class Doubles Final W. H. Droogleever and E. W. P. Fulcher124 words
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Article358 1931-09-17 20 Yesterday's Results j Collen Cup Mrs. Stuart-Clark and Doig owe 15 beat Mrs. Scott and Byatt owe 2 6 2. 6 2. Mrs. Knocker and F.-Lt. Pigott plus 2 beat Miss Manning and Wardell owe 3 4 6. 7 5, 6—2. THURSDAYS TIES Cullen Cup Miss Margoliouth358 words
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Article206 1931-09-17 20 Match With Japanese Golf Club The following are the teams and starting times for the Japanese Golf Club versus Garrison Golf Club on Sunday. Japanese Golf Club players mentioned first: 8.45 am. T. Morita and N. Sugimoto vs. R. Renton and Squadron Leader A. W. Mylne. 8.50206 words
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Advertisement229 1931-09-17 20 THE LEGAL STATUS OF FHE MALAY STATES BY Roland Braddel 1 Barrister-at-La w etc, A new light on a much canvassed probka enabling the "man m the street" to undcM-imi clearly the legal side of the political problems of Malaya and to appreciate and value correctly the present reform proposals.229 words
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