The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 18 September 1931
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Title Section19 1931-09-18 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,444. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article481 1931-09-18 1 The second statutory meeting of the creditors of Sarkies Bros, was held yesterday when a resolution to form a company to continue debtors' business m whole or part was approved Page 12. An even m the musical annals of Singapore occurred last night when HE. the Governor481 words
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Article1001 1931-09-18 1 It was announced the other day that the key of the north door of Bangor Cathedral was missing. It was an unusually largo and heavy key. said the report. It was not a sicnder trifle like that which enables a man to let himself into his own houseThe Times - 1,001 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement175 1931-09-18 1 P^^J Kilai^^^^S 111 M I L K^J I OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES Raffles Hotel SATURDAY, SEPT. 19th. *C± SPECIAL s/^sS& 1,1 \KK »ANCE^^ V^>» VZfS& s^of^X^ OFFER YOU Vm^^ r^^ J^>^ VARIETY IN K^y^ ENTERTAINMBa>JT X N J/^^ ON E LAWN OF THE PALM COURT AMID ROMANTIC PALMS175 words
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Advertisement330 1931-09-18 1 A THE EUROPE HOTEL X -C^ SUNDAY CONCERT PROGRAMME 9.15 P.M. TO 11 P.M. j I <^r Valse Hawaienne. Koloa, Szulc .^t^" CV*" Overture, Martha Plotow y Selection. A Musical Switch. Alford 4 W£* C^> S Suite. Three Dances from Henry wK> 'Xt VIII (1 Morris D 3110 2 <^J?'330 words
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Advertisement133 1931-09-18 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Hotel announcements Page 1. Cinema and amusement quide Page 9. Best Sellers at Kelly and Walsh— P&^e 10. More good us-.'d car? at Borneo Mcftor* Pftgo 10Entish "Windsor Water Wcolie-/' at Ifftylards Pag? 1. Viyella, shirt! and pyjamas are stocked by Robinsons Page 11. CHRYSLER EASY HANDLING PARCHMENT133 words
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Advertisement16 1931-09-18 1 s»9«^^Bi9VVl^B^oV^^V^j9«Vfß^nT^Bfl sWI BS^T^^HWsi BmH WK. I WA bTbTI ny DC3K| OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES16 words
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Article142 1931-09-18 2 A bright effort starting with a lady m a bathroom, Ls the first issue of the F.M.S.V.F. Magazine which has just appeared m green garb and with a tiger head. There Ls a foreword by, and an admirable photograph of. Lt.-Col. Leslie, and the customary Editorial142 words
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Article81 1931-09-18 2 Th<- Commission sent out to the East by the LAagot of Nations to enqiure into the traffic In women and girls held its first meeting m Pennisy on Monday when Mr. W. D. Home, the Protector of Chinese, was examined. Mr A. Sinclair, manager of John Little and Company's Penang81 words
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Advertisement414 1931-09-18 2 RADIUMCHEMA COMPRESS for Home treatment of Gout, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Inflammations, Wounds and Skin Diseases. \ll compresses are tested by the ■loentgen Technical Institute, Vienna. Prices $27.00, $44.00, $65.00 Agents MEDICAL HALL, LTD.. 3. BATTERY ROAD. Outstaion Orders promptly execuU-d. BUSINESS CARDS. STRAITS TYPEWRITER AGENCY STATIONERS AND y&^ 'tlJtoi;*^ TYPEWRITER JLm^Bfc?^y?t^y414 words
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Advertisement566 1931-09-18 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given that tenders are now invited for the following materials or services, and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained m the Tender Room, Municipal Offices Supply of 3.000 Galvanized Nightsoil Pails for Town Cleansing Dept. Delivery of 2,000 pails to566 words
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Advertisement622 1931-09-18 2 PILES CAN BE CURED. A Treatment That 1$ DHTfereot If you are suffering the tortures of Piles and its kindred ailments, and have tried every known remedy without obtaining relief, we ask you to give Dr. Van Vleck's Absorptive Pile Plasma a trial. Its curative healing action on the inflamed622 words
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Advertisement593 1931-09-18 2 AUCTION SALE as RE HOTEL VAN WIJK LTD. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALH OP HOTEL FURNITURE, BILLIARD TABLES, PIANO, FIRE-PROOF SAI Ks TO BE HKLD AT No* SO AND 36 STAMFORD ROAD ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th, AT 10 30 A H ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, AT 10.30 AM Comprising: Two full size593 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous620 1931-09-18 2 THE WEEK Friday, 18th. High Water. 02.17. 8.7 ft.. 13.50. 9.0 ft. Kluang Rubber. Derricks, 12. Teo Lye Institution Annual Sports. .lalan Besar Stadium. Football: Chinese Athletic Assocn. vs. Malayan Chinese, Anson Road Stadium. Police Band. Katong Park 5.15 p.m. Re-opening of Pavilion Theatre. Dirigible. 6.15 p.m. Saturday. 19th High620 words
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Article840 1931-09-18 3 BOOKS AND LETTERS Correspondence From Carlyle Ambleside, Aug. 21. Within the last week or two, at Brantwood, "The home of the late Professor John Ruskin, deceased. as the auctioneers describe it, there have been sold all the books, letters, and furniture which were not offered for840 words
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Article95 1931-09-18 3 FReuter's Service] New York, Sept. 15. Latest baseball results are as follow NATIONAL LEAGUE St. Louis 13: Philadelphia 5. St. Louis 10: Philadelphia 3. AMERICAN LEAGUE Boston 12: Chicago 8. Philadelphia 2: Cleveland 6. Philadelphia 9: Cleveland 7. Washington 6: St. Louis 3. New York 2: Detroit 1.95 words
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Article43 1931-09-18 3 Mr. W. Dunman, of Renglet, Cameron Highlands, has published a little boofc giving his reminiscences of the old days m Malaya. Mr. Dunman came to Malaya prior, to 1,890 from Hong Kong and one of his first jobs was t'.n prospecting m Jelebu.43 words
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Article149 1931-09-18 3 Many a young person looks old and haggard through indigestion. The continual pain and discomfort combined with the inability of weakened stomach organs to extract nourishment from food are such a terrible strain that they drive all trace of youth away. If you ever have149 words
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Article476 1931-09-18 3 Polar Bear as Deceiver "Isn't he bad tempered? Is he fete most savage animal m the Zoo?" A small girl contemplating a tiger ot meat give me the idea. He certainly looked as though he might be. but inquiries socn cleared up the matter, writes a Morning Post476 words
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Article251 1931-09-18 3 Harley-Street Specialist's Evidence Mrs. Rose Brcphy. aged 35. of Park-side Krightsbrid^e. S.W.. and her nursp-companion. Helen Molloy. aged 25. pleaded guilty at Marl-bcrcugh-street police-court to being concerned m unlawfully procuring a dangerous drug morphine tnrtrate at a chemist'.s shop m Pic-cadilly-circus. W. Mr. Pox Andrews, counsel for Mrs.251 words
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Article235 1931-09-18 3 Fears For Doom Of Famous Fishery Salmon fishermen on the river Severn are asking if the once-famous fishery is doomed. Three poor seasons have been experienced, but that which ends on Saturday is the worst of all. Some of the net fishermen have not caught a salmon for235 words
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Article83 1931-09-18 3 The Physical Education Dercartmrot of Dm V.M.C.A. Ls running a seres of Autumn c«;m "petitions, entries for which close on Ocobvr and should be addressed to the Physic »1 Dirwtor with entrance fees. They in_lud Badminton: Singles and Doublo.s championship open to all junior and senior members, and83 words
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Advertisement275 1931-09-18 3 Wondrous white linen— Jip soft to touch Linen and white things Washed with Sunlight Soap are white and fresh as newly fallen snow. How proud you are of your washing when you look upon that dazzling whiteness! How the soff; feel of the clothes pleases you! It is the absolute275 words
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Advertisement263 1931-09-18 3 Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited. BRANCHES 21, First Cross Street MALACCA. 11, Light Street PEXANG 14. Klyne Street KUALA UJMPtJR. 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 for263 words
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Article970 1931-09-18 4 Brighter London tAinaon. THE tri-annual Congress of the International Commission on Illumination opens, for the first time m Great Britain, on September 1, and m honour of the even. London after dark is being transformed to a laery city of lights and shadows. Buildings, grey and familiar by day, take970 words
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Article, Illustration768 1931-09-18 4 When will the Bowler Hats Reach Singapore NOW that we have got our nerves accustomed to large hats and Beach suits (and I hear some pretty suits have been made lately m coloured linens), we are all agog to see when the local stores will get their first shipment of768 words
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Article, Illustration464 1931-09-18 4 FROCKS AND FURNITURE [BY EN A GLEN] A short time ago. two enterprising young gentlemen m London gave a uarty for the display of novel furniture. Their idea was to show the kind of background which the woman cf to-day requires if she. and her clothes, are to be seen464 words
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Article47 1931-09-18 4 A beauty hint has just come to hand from Fay Wray. Fay discloses the fact that she keeps her complexion smooth and her eyes clear by drinking, every morning, a cup of hot water into which one ounce of lemon juice has been squeezed.47 words
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Article41 1931-09-18 4 Now that lingerie touches are accepted as important items on the tailored or semi-formal costume, the mode that edges the new turbans and* tarns with bits of embroidered organdie has been adopted by such fashion leaders as Lilyan Tashman.41 words
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Article, Illustration550 1931-09-18 4 NO- BREAKFAST CHILDREN [BY PHYLLIS BRETT] need a good meal to start then off for the day and if they show any tendency to develop a distaste for eating a good breakfast, it is high time to look around for the reason. It may be because they have been allowed550 words
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Article104 1931-09-18 4 Moscow. The nout'st design for male uniform is without pockets. Pockets disfigure the clothes, say the inventors of this -arb. harbour germs and encourage the pocket -picking business. There Ls. of course, a good case for the pocket less vogue m the fact that women have longN.A.N.A - 104 words
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Article107 1931-09-18 4 Rome The Signorina whose dulcet tones across the ether always told dwellers m other capitals that they had tuned into "Roma-Na-poli" are to be heard no more for the authorities have decided that there shall be no more women announcers. For so many of the107 words
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Article418 1931-09-18 4 Alfred E. Pieres - Jealous Goddess Alfred E. Pieres [By Why were the Undbei T y spend ny, d«ys at v,. traverse 500 miles when tfa —from New Haven to Otr, hours? The unimaginative vil] it was simply becau.se of banks of fog and the Ufa ceed to cite cold BctanUfi weather conditions arc418 words
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Article153 1931-09-18 4 I.. > The Chateau de Mil of Wales ki itaytni with Lord Bdi beautifully wchlded part ol tbi 'tween here and Bayomie mOea of the ChiterU known golf cotUTMI thai wtuA I avenues of trees and prorides ll* any amout of thrills In the vaj i whin bushes153 words
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Article38 1931-09-18 4 NOWADAYS culm, m m, plain satin, from shoulder to h are usual There a few turn-down often there i i are much WMTi Fluffy jack, or made peplun perhaps the) irregular and thfull while the Oth38 words
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Article22 1931-09-18 4 Yellow COM sequins H the 1 andisfoatun, mount's tfc* T« ed Lady" Another »ttr«ctiv< this ptetun H effect22 words
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Advertisement31 1931-09-18 4 Pearls and grey beads with a shiny, gun- metal, surface are the -oming 'jewels'. They I go very well with the "bustle," the taffeta gown j and the tip -tilted hat.31 words
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Advertisement234 1931-09-18 4 NOTEPAPER IIfOMEN are more daring these days m the colour of their notepaper, using greens, yellows and blues which cannot be confused with cream, as they so often were a season or so ago. The lettering is usually printed m a darker shade of the paper colour, and the demand234 words
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Article290 1931-09-18 5 CRUEL COLD AFTER HEAT French Convict Settlement m Antarctic Paris, Aog. 17. Complaints received from foreign Powers who have possessions m the neighbourhood of French Guiana concerning the number of escaped convicts who are seeking refuge m their hands have caused a proposal to be290 words
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Article497 1931-09-18 5 No Theory for Mr. Stunner's Suicide The Straits Echo of Tuesday gives extended particulars of the tragedy m Penang resulting m the death of Mr. Stunner. The account, relating the circumstances m v.hich Mr. Stunner went into the Chinese shop says: The manager. Mr. Yeoh Cheang Aun,497 words
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Article167 1931-09-18 5 Higher Beer Duties Referring m mail week, to the possibiliv of higher beer duties m presiding at the annual meeting of Mitchells and Butlers. Limited, at Birmingham. Sir William Waters Butler, said if Mr. Snowden's vague references to certain classes of people who might be called upon to167 words
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Article27 1931-09-18 5 Owing to inability to raise a fifteen, Kedah will not take part m Malaya Cup Rugger this year, says the Straits Echo.27 words
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Article827 1931-09-18 5 ALMOST A TRAGEDY Leap Into Crocodile Pool What might have been a gruesome tragsdj turned out to be more or less of a comedy on the morning of September 6. when a Chin: c youth, probably a religious fanatic, leaped into the crocodile pend at Wat CharkrawadBangkok paper - 827 words
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Article224 1931-09-18 5 U.S. Criticism of Our Wightman Cup Selectors New York, Aug. 21. Much pleasing comment on the performances of Miss Ridley and Mrs. Pittman appear; m the leader columns of all newspapers to-day. The majority of the papers are of the opinion that they will provide the solution as224 words
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Article398 1931-09-18 5 Results of Comraisgioa'i Inquiry The Lancet Commission appointed to consider the shortage of hospital nurses has issued its second interim repost. It is stated that roughly a fifth of all the hospitals fail to secure suitable candidates as shters. and one half do net secure the staff398 words
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Advertisement427 1931-09-18 5 Singapore Free Press Daily and Weekly Editions Bead Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE Telephone: 6056. Cable Address ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE Th e h m rLt^°H ing dai l y m Mala y a Delivered with the Chota Hazn each mornine Latest news late* telegrams and latest announcements LondTn rubber and tin427 words
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Advertisement423 1931-09-18 5 «9&L '#<M§ji^BKb •wisß c^^eK f»iu i &§Ur .^•■rf^^HE^^B B w^K^H^m^^^d^l micro* i ope, I W -^^^^HAvW J|l I W(> H devel--I^^^' S^^b^^r' .mm S^^^l B chn-tlv comWE .r^OT^^l posed of CalHc^^l aJtcr C-.iiv.nim I^O^l kds ith f*^XM KaM nucleus it Revolution m the treatment of Teeth HBTEP BY STEP THE423 words
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Article362 1931-09-18 6 PLANES AT 650 M.P.H. Swiss Inventor's Claim Brussels, Aug. 1?. In an interview appearing m to-day's Le Soir. M. Ferdinand Metzler. a Swiss inventor now m Belgium, formally denies the news printed abroad according to which he has sold to America the right to manufacture a362 words
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Article275 1931-09-18 6 ■World Champion Claim Rome. Auk. 13. Thf |tnenU public of Itnly have to-day discovered, thanks to the Press, that they have a 'memory man" whoso abilities are claimed to be of world's championship order. Ho is Dr. Vincenzo Mamini. an elderly and now retired professor of physics, who275 words
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Article237 1931-09-18 6 Obstacle to Economic Recovery "Rising costs of government. Federal. State and local." m the United States, says the New York Trust Company, "are proving a serious obstacle to the restoration of economic prosperity. "By far the largest items of Federal expenditure are the cost of237 words
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Article93 1931-09-18 6 The two-days' cricket match between. Exmouth and the Free Foresters was played at Exmouth. The visitors put on a score of 136 m their first innings. R. E. Bail}' (37), Com- j mander A. E. Wright (35 >. and E. P. Hewetson (23). P. C. Oldfield retired hurt after he93 words
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Article40 1931-09-18 6 Mr and Mrs. Daj ForcH lX' wn Sand"" Anxiety hi fi Mrs. Day. VllO Wl i/fm 10.25 am lo^M Then v.h.n.ib. rt i m m+M+* »oA Mi and Mi> I >( Saiidoway. omtnt of the plan The wviat<m-> iren40 words
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Article293 1931-09-18 6 New York Commissioner Active New York. The old police blockade Ls on again, j Commissioner Mulrooney. who rose from the i ranks, has decreed that night clubs must be run lor people who behave themselves, even if they come from out of town, and he has announced293 words
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Article40 1931-09-18 6 The King las been pleased to approve the award of the Medal of the Military Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for meritorious service to No. 2368 Gunner Sher Huss&in. Hong Kong -Singapore Brigade. Royal Artillery.40 words
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Article17 1931-09-18 6 The foUcwtoi »>. tlw of the Clerk*! Uni Championship' FHIPI m ny- TwQmjßem and Urn Bee Ctorol:17 words
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Advertisement382 1931-09-18 6 wM$ He's a baby J^ to be J y^-^^y^^y Baby has never given 1 Wft J Mi- I a moment's trouble X d/^&J&JM^^ JiJ since Mother put him -k "**Z <**22SP^ on Mellin's Food. He puts on weight steadily week by week no digestive troubles disturb his tranquil slumbers. This382 words
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Advertisement287 1931-09-18 6 PERFECT HEALTH and freedom from TROPICAL ANEMIA for 35 cents per day I f^Ol!^W 1O many PeCpk the COSt Of San g" Cr e may seem high J^ I JmJgffi^ Ut consider xi lr «>m a cost per day treatment of 3j cents 7^l ¥m L obtain I )rrf (it287 words
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Article806 1931-09-18 7 DRAUGHTBOARD DELIGHTS Seeing Life With A Bottle Of Water The ratal slatted down on the London Docks, turning the quay grease into thick lime The Ukraine lifted gently to the swell <t the livrr. and m her stern a grimy seaman m a cloth cap806 words
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Article124 1931-09-18 7 Hillman's. of Coventry, have a strong programme for the forthcoming Sttmi. The fine •lerfermance of the Vortic has increased its popularity, and at its new price of £375 it is v: !:ely to become a favourite. Important detail improvements have been made to the bodywork, md a124 words
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Article49 1931-09-18 7 The driver of the car whe- was injured v-hen Mr. King, cf Sungei Cheroh Estate, was fired on by gang robbers when returning to the estate from Ipoh with the coolie;;' wages, is making good progress. He was not so seriously injured as was at first supposed. TOM. j49 words
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Article53 1931-09-18 7 At committ-e meeting, attended also by re:r» s ntative of various Hockchiu bodies m SinfapofV, the local Hockchiu Association p^ss?d Ksoiu'ion that funds should be collected from vmbers as well as the Hockchiu community •i v.A of China's Relief. It was also decided ">it, h public performance should be given53 words
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Article530 1931-09-18 7 DISCREET "SIR JOHN LEAVES "UPS AND DOWNS' Knows all Secrets of No. 10 I met John tor the first— and last— time m his old home at hn. 10. Downing-street. writes a Daily Express repri sensitive. John is thr man behind the scenes m the Prime Minister's official residence— the530 words
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Article437 1931-09-18 7 French Disarmament Attitude Stated Meaux en the Marre. Sept. 6. In the presence of a representative of the President of the Rt public. General Qonraud, and numerous foreign attaches, the Minister for Air to-day commemorated the victory of the Manic. Funeral services were celebrated by a priest, a437 words
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Advertisement191 1931-09-18 7 V IVANS" Anti^ptic IKroa pastilles t/iroats. EVANS* ANllifPTiC THROAT Pastiiics We suggest that you ask your nearest V distributor to show you V I the complete line of RAY- I O-VAC Electric Torches I and RAY-O-VAC Bat- M teries. There are no c^k^ better made. r Illustrated Catalogue sent without191 words
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Advertisement364 1931-09-18 7 Since 1921 we have constantly repeated the statement that Craven 'A' Cork-Tipped Cigarettes do not affect the throat. Read these facts, and you will know that this is why millions of these cigarettes are smoked daily m place of any other cigarettes m the world. fi\ TOBACCO Craven A have364 words
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Article501 1931-09-18 8 TEAR-GAS AND TROOPS Murderers Captured and Rescued by Police Ann Arbor, Michigan. Thousands of angry men formed themselves into a storming party whicn attacked an American gaol during the night m an attempt tc seize three self-confessed murderers and lynch them. The murderers two white501 words
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Article454 1931-09-18 8 A RUBBER FLOOR Flowers on the Stamp Counters IBy Dutch Air Mail] London, Sept. 1. A post office, says the dictionary, is "a place appainted for attending to business connected with the mail." If the compiler of the dictionary had visited the new Regent-street. W.. pest454 words
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Article470 1931-09-18 8 Ann Arbor Oliohigun). Aug. 14. Katherine Keller, twenty-five a wealthy heiress, was a 'rested on sucMicion of complicity m the b /vital •'toreh 1 murder of two boys and two girls at Yp ilanti. mar here, last Tuesday. This sensational development came on the heels of the470 words
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Article531 1931-09-18 8 Hurman Gets 10 Years for Seditious Speech Maudalav. Sept. 1. The Sessions Judge passed the following orders to-day m the case m which a hpoongyi. U Nagainda. was committed for trial ov a charge under Section 124A.. 1.P.C.. m connection with a speech made by him531 words
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Article185 1931-09-18 8 Man Lives After Shooting Himself A man with a slightly puzzled expression waJked into Sydney Hospital recently and ap- proarhed the Inquiry desk. "I'm a bit worried. he said. "I shot myself m the head before breakfast and I haven't seen the bullet come out yet. Perhaps185 words
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Article18 1931-09-18 8 At Commits .v** Merchant Soelety. PW» <i£^ 8 30, Mr. A. M. V Abdul lUm" Jahlbwwf elected Horary18 words
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Advertisement292 1931-09-18 8 Just Unpacked NEW SHIPMENT OF FLORAL GEORGETTES AND CHIFFONS AT Wassiamull Assomull Co. 31 33 High St. 'Phone 7144 Wi'Miis s/riiiffs I lli«# Htand a test like I this...aro mmood A^L^k In all tournaments m all countries m I J X Is Armour's Davis Cup and Extra Special AR strings292 words
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Advertisement326 1931-09-18 8 Foods Made from the purest milk oi cows pastured m die home counties, the Allenburys' Foods are as easily digested as mother's milk. They are germ free and are simply and quickly made by the addition oi boiling water only. Fresh supplies, specially packed for the tropics, are received each326 words
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Advertisement177 1931-09-18 9 VICTORIA MEMORIAL TO-MORROW MONDAY, September 19th 2 1st Musical Festival The St. Clair Organ ■look in^ Mow Open at John Uttlc'K TO-NIGHT GREAT RE-OPENING with the MAMMOTH SPECTACLE OF THE ANTARCTIC DIRIGIBLE" tfW^ am I \4 I fa# mm mm Starring JACK HOLT RALPH GRAVES FAY WRAY x i v177 words
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Advertisement122 1931-09-18 9 Malaya's Only (I I I|J 1 1 I f|] Super-Cinema Hys] TO-NIGHT \9ssr} What a Grand Old Sinner he was A Bachelor who loved his grandchildren The World Famous Stage and Screen Actor, GEORGE ARLISS CELEBRATED STAR of "DISRAELI IN I WARNER BROS' masterly version of JOHN GALSWORTHY'S Great play,122 words
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Advertisement142 1931-09-18 9 v f w^^^fc "B-~^^B^B- j **^B j^pß^Jk^ TELEPHONE N9 6909^ TO NIGHT ANOTHER BRILLIANT TRIUMPH FOR THE HOUSE WITH THE STARS AND THE PICTURES! EVELYN DESTINED TO BE THE SCREEN'S MOST MAGNETIC PERSONALITY YOU MUST SEE THE IDOL OF LONDON NEW YORK WHOSE IRRESISTIBLE BEAUTY, CHARM AND CONSUMMATE TALENTS HAVE142 words
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720 1931-09-18 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1931 MR. GANDHI ANSWERS LANCASHIRE Illustration of the value which attaches to the visit of such a person as one m the position of Mr. Gandhi to England, is afforded by the cabled news to-day detailing his address to Labour Members of the House720 words
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Article151 1931-09-18 10 We understand that the Bishop of Singapore will fly to Batavia to-day by the X N.I LM Mr. A. H. Todd. Secretary. Singapore Turf Club, with Mrs. Todd. goes on leave by the P. and O Cathay to-day. Amongst those leaving by the P. and O. Cathay this morning are151 words
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Article94 1931-09-18 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES TFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 London, Sept. 17. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £111 9 16 (£lll-7 16). Forward £114 1 16 (£ll3 13 16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair94 words
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Article231 1931-09-18 10 The Band of the S.S. Police will perform the following programme, weather permitting at Katong Park to-day commencing at 5.15 p.m. March "God of Thunder" Howgill; Overture "Marinarella" Fucik; Fantasia on "XVII Century Music" Miller: Romance "Simple Aveu" Thome; Song "Asthore" Trotere: Selection Excerpts from Verdi's Works; "The Turkish Patrol"231 words
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Article52 1931-09-18 10 Before the Acting Chief Justice m Chambers at 10.30 a.m.: Summonses-in-Chambtrs. Originating Summonses &c. Before Mr. Justice Stevens m 2nd. Court at 11 a.nu: Bankruptcy. Before Mr. Justice a'Berkett Terrell m 2nd Court: Assizes Special Jury. Before the Registrar m Chambers at 10 a.m.: Fixing List52 words
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Article80 1931-09-18 10 IGftod Looking Australian Lot The twelve ti Imported to Ui I 1933 N Yr.i. M on M nda? ami i TJ Mr F. K. Dfc hM b en bat.h-- 01 Mill:: The draw took pi South Wind, i> tln-rvaiK -K.r'.um' Don' t']' bfl Ahvvnt -Ek* lioabdaln bite-Identity:80 words
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Article26 1931-09-18 10 a number of brake Into the Kianu. on Tu< mi. the occujiant« i and Jewellery. from tin 1 iv:ir ol same way ami di Subann fcUte26 words
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Article, Illustration893 1931-09-18 10 A MEDIUM FOR MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING OPENING OF ST. CLAIR ORGAN CEREMONY PERFORMED BY HF Tup GOVERNOR A more striking demonstration of genuine musical appre -iation th that which marked the opening of the St. Clair Organ at the M Hall last night been witnessed The large audijoyed the provided by893 words
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Article227 1931-09-18 10 Evelyn Laye at the Alhambra United Artists have collected one e>:trem beautiful, anothor very papular, and I third ■meaningly funny, artistes and all thret exceptionally talented together for One Heavenly Night and it proves a combination not to he missed. Miss Evelyn Laye. the PrlnossS of .he British227 words
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Advertisement278 1931-09-18 10 HAWKER'S SLOE GIN THE IDEAL DRINK AFTER A BATHE SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., {Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong KongK (Incorporated m Shanghai) ZOl CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 5372. REDUCED PRICES AT THE COLD STORAGE Ask for a New Price List. MODERN DINNER WARE BY ROYAL DOULTON.278 words
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Advertisement94 1931-09-18 10 BEST SELLERS Juan m America, Linklater, $3.00. Hatter's Castle, A. J. Cronin, 5.00. Jews Without Money, M. Gold, 3.00. Winding Lane, P. Gibbs, 3.00. Colonel's Daughter, R. Aldington, 3.00. Mystery m the Channel, F. W. Crofts, 3.00. Night m the Hotel, E. Crawshay- Williams, 3.00. Yama The Pit, A. Kuprin,94 words
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Article441 1931-09-18 11 ('O.MI'LKTE LOYALTY Wroni! Means of Showing F Grievance I'NREST ABROAD IK^u er's Strvicel London, Sept. 16. there is no truth m the report r> that a cut of 50 per cent m llowances was contemplated. The .t.s that no direct cuts are being slight incidental re-adjustments naiy.441 words
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Article121 1931-09-18 11 Ratings Acted Before r Thinking Radio— Official Service) Ruffby. Sept. 11. Heel sailed shortly before ports Prior to sailing the I that the representations the suggested hardships enwere undergoing personal the Commander.N-in-Chief and I the Admiralty to make prohardships as soon as the Hitained. The men demon-121 words
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Article206 1931-09-18 11 (Ti '»inations m Naval P discussion -"it.-rs Service] London. Sept. 17. 1J; Ugh m the Commons 1 n-Rarding the trouble m r 'liamberlain announced that been promulgated promising i>' f ial casec of hardship and further disobedience by mdi with under the Navy Discipline Act. Replying to supplementary206 words
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Article79 1931-09-18 11 USED FALSE NAME Middle-Ased Visitor Pleads Guilty Frederick 22 yeBterday afternoon said tn Lan f 4 esmann a middle-aged man SuiTt t f Cz ch °-Slovakia. pleaded Zlt T B fraudu nt tetegnun through o^eHLf c n e and also Wlth assumin c umei tnan his own. WdL79 words
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Article94 1931-09-18 11 Why Conservatives Did Not Have an Election I British Radio— Official Service! T Ruffby, Sept. 17. Lord Stonehaven. Chairman of the Conservative Party, speaking at Liverpool last night said some people had asked why the Conservatives had not taken over government and had an election to94 words
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Article58 1931-09-18 11 Governor Charges Texan Senate [Reuter's Service] Baton Rougf. Sept. 17. Alleging that the Texan Legislature had been bribed and blandished with wine, women and TeT'h G< T, rnOr LOUB f Louisia »a h^ abandoned his fight for a cotton holiday The Texan Senate has retorted with a formal58 words
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Article66 1931-09-18 11 Power for Treasury to Act I British Radio— Official Sen-ice! T TT Rug:by. Sept. 17. The House of Commons passed m committee last night a resolution proposed by Mr. Snowden empowering the Treasury to take certain action m the event of a conversion of the Five per cent.66 words
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Article45 1931-09-18 11 Martial Law m Portuguese Ports I Reuter's Service XT Vi ffo. Sept. 17. News of a mutiny m the Portuguese fleet has been received by Portuguese political exiles here It is aLso stated that martial law baa been proclaimed at Lisbon and Oporto45 words
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Article32 1931-09-18 11 Six Per Cent. Dividend Maintained fßeuter's Service] London. Sept. 17. The half yearly meeting of the Court of the Bank of England maintained the dividend at 6 per cent.32 words
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Article128 1931-09-18 11 Four Chinese Attacked While Asleep A ierkXN stabbing affray occurred early yesterday morning m block of new flats at Kiimpong Bahru Road According to one of the injured persons he and three other Chines were sleeping m one of th» flats when they were suddenly attacked by four128 words
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Article204 1931-09-18 11 ENQUIRY OPENS Late Mr. Stunner's Financial Troubles (From Our Own Correspondent) Penan*, Sept. 17. ihe Corone/ opened an enquiry to-day into the death of Mr. L. P. B. Stunner who shot himself with a revolver m a shop In Beach Street on Monday. Mr. Walter Sullivan,204 words
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Article235 1931-09-18 11 Ipoh Police Set a Trap [From Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh, Sept. 17. A salutary sentence for blackmailing a towkay was passed by Mr. Justice Prichard v the Perak Assizes to-day, when a Chinese was tried tor writing to a local towkay demanding $000 under peril of death within235 words
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Article128 1931-09-18 11 Kidnapped Towkay Returns [From Our Own Correspondent] Ipch, Sept. 17. To-day the mystery of the disappearance ol Choon Choy. a wealthy miner, exactly a month ago. was cleared up by the return of the towkay m an unkempt and fatigued condition Hreported he had been kidnapped by eight128 words
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Article75 1931-09-18 11 Reductions to be Made m Perak [Prom Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh. Sept. 17. After prolonged public agitation for investigation into a water-borne sewage scheme m Ipoh the Kinta Sanitary Board has decided to allocate $2,000 for the purpose of examining the oosition. The Board decided to reduce75 words
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Article86 1931-09-18 11 German Official's Grave Twice Desecrated [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 Bangkok. Sept. 17. The grave of the former German Charge d'Affaires m the Protestant Cemetery has again been desecrated, for the second time m four years. It U presumed these ghoulish crimes are perpetrated for the sake of86 words
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Article33 1931-09-18 11 Sub-Committee to Investigate [Reuter's Servicel Mr. Duff Ccoper. at question time m the Commons, disclosed that a sub-committ?e had bQtn established to investigate every case of hardship connected with army cut:.33 words
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Article34 1931-09-18 11 His friends will be glad that Mr. F. R. Murray Robertson, of Roma Estate, Jelebu. who has been suffering from heart trouble for about three months, is now much better says the Malay Mail.34 words
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873 1931-09-18 11 (R. DE JONGE'S VIEWS Cannot Make Decision [From Our Own Correspondent] Medan. Sept. 15. Wednesday the new Governor -General of the D.E.1., Jhr. Dr. de Jonge arrived here by the Patria of the Rotterdam Lloyd and spent a few hours m the first big town of873 words
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Article120 1931-09-18 11 Funeral of Late Mr. Tan Jiak Choo (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Sept. 17. The funeral of the late Mr. Tan Jiak Choo took place at Padang Jambu m the family burial ground this afternoon. The cortege l.ft this residence at Heeren Street promptly at half past one.120 words
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Article26 1931-09-18 11 Colonel Baron de Lapomarede. Military Attache to the French Legation m Bangkok, has left Bangkok on a holiday trip. He expects to return en Octcbsr 10.26 words
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Advertisement192 1931-09-18 11 STOCKED BY ■ROBINSON Co., Ltd. (ESTABLISHED 1858) SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR A FEW OF Crosse gJU&ckweirs Famous Products. Essence of Chicken Ox Tongue Jelly Crystals Potted Meats Tart fruits bottled Cod Roes Jams Marmalades Black Leicester (AGENTS FOR MALAYA). WRIGHTS HIGHEST QUALITY STEEL ROPES "Scientifically constructed for Superior Service." Then192 words
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3150 1931-09-18 12 HOTEL CREDITORS DECIDE TO CARRY ON SARKIES BROS. BANKRUPTCY WILL PAUL FAMILY NEGOTIATE FAVOURABLY SECOND STATUTORY MEETING "The creditors resolve to entertain a proposal for a scheme of arrangement whereby a company shall be formed to continue the debtors' business m whole or m part." The adoption of this resolution3,150 words
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Article329 1931-09-18 12 TRANS-PACIFIC FLIGHT Landing on Uninhabited Island WILL FLIER GO TO GAOL IReuter's Eerricel Seattle, Sept. 16. Coastguards report that the airmen Mcyle and Allen, who left Tokyo on Sept. 6 on a trans-Pacific flight and were given up as lost have been found safe on329 words
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Article209 1931-09-18 12 Address to Labour M.Ps. IReuter's Service] London. S^pt. 16. Many ex-Ministers and practically all the Labourite rank and file present m the House filled the Committee room to hear Gandhi, who to-tnight addressed the Labour Members of Parliament. Gandhi explained his aims and reiterated that he wanted independence209 words
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Article75 1931-09-18 12 Planters' Association Proposal IReuter's Service 1 Amsterdam. Sept. 17. A meeting of the Soekaboemi Rubber Planters Association of Java on Saturday is to discuss a proposal to appoint a committee, if possible m co-operation with the Dutch Government, to work out a practical scheme for restriction75 words
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Article563 1931-09-18 12 BROADCASTING To the Editor. Sir,— Broadcasting, at first considered a fascinating pastime, is destined to become a permanent public utility service, forming the necessary part of the day's routine m the world's work. The announcement published m your columns a day or two ago regarding "Broadcasting563 words
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Article34 1931-09-18 12 New Spanish Constitution Passed (Reuter's Servk-el Madrid, Sept. 17. Spain is dec-lared a "Workers" Republic" by amendment of the first Article of the Constitution parsed by the Chamber by 170 votes to34 words
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Article100 1931-09-18 12 Cab ?!ounts Pavement and Kills Pedestrian A remarkable accident occurred m Regentstreet, London, when a taxi-driver collapsed at the wheel with the result that the cab mounted the pavement and fatally crashed a pedestrian against a shop. The taxi-driver was Henry Hoed, aged GO who lived100 words
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Article88 1931-09-18 12 Two Hundred Police Besiege Brooklyn Flat New York, Aug. 17. Two hundred p«licem?n engaged m a EptcUcular pitched battle with six bandits m r locked Brooklyn apartment, and shots were <xchanged through doors and windows for forty minutes. Two gunmen capitulated when the police threatened to use88 words
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Article37 1931-09-18 12 Mr. C. Bedford. Gaoler, Alor Star, is goiift en leave by the Cathay. Mrs. Bedford, whr has recDvered from a lons illne-s, will accompany him. Mr. Dibble from Kuala Lumpur takes Mr. Bedford's place at Alcr Star37 words
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Article132 1931-09-18 12 SEAPLANE CAPSIZES Lieut. SUfarfortk i B Sl| Accident TESTING ANEW mki.w I British Kadio-<j:: Flight-Lieut. Stainfr rti thLs afternoon m the \;< RclLs-Royce S.fiß seaplatu day. ho created a new world of 379 miles an hour. m which might bam had A new air .>crr* bad132 words
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Article140 1931-09-18 12 1 ariiamcni Approves Mr Snow Jen's Measure Laaiai v. The House of Oommom ton Increased t ixea on petrol Mr. Philip Bnowd 1 amending the 11. n latin to the Hi empowerim the Treasury ire favourable, to attack 1 £2 000 ooo.oo') of 5 percent v ho140 words
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Article127 1931-09-18 12 $80,000,000 of r.S. LtM Already Used IRev-ter's Banrfce] Mm v«ik. Nppt. i: it i-. reported Wan sr. Evening Post, thai $SOjQ 10 credit of $200,000,000 to ft B has already been mcd to ntp| to the fact that t!; i available till Monday, wh i cribed l>127 words
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Article55 1931-09-18 12 American Refief Pb* Cm [Better i Servfc* I M An American I Panama Canal Z n victims of the bu the crew of two [Bnti>h X d a ketafnun from the 0 the Deli* situation is vu il total death: ;it ab Medical peraonm The people bate55 words
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Article24 1931-09-18 12 Lower California and Cruz > f Fifty (l«':ifi: upmUiil to htvi Sant;i Ris.ih.i. p»k end The burrtcau morning. «n harbmr aiiM did24 words
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Article1058 1931-09-18 13 CRICKET FINISHES No More Sensational Declarations Iby Dutch Air Mail <From Our Own Ccrresponck'iu > London, Aug. 31. Cricket Ls over, and a touch of irony was provided by the fact that on the last Saturday trie weather was brilliantly fine. Th r season 19311,058 words
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Article2310 1931-09-18 13 End of the Season Figures The county championship season conclude on Fiick.y. Below are the final averages oi some ol the counties, including the champions. YORKSHIRE Matches played. 28: won. 16; lest. 1; drawn. 11. (Won on first innings, 4; lost on first innings. 1: do result.2,310 words
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Advertisement352 1931-09-18 13 gr 1 l 'i|li||B]Jl||f^^' OLO SCOTCH i WP$ I I^WPPRBC WTED \|l prom THE D/SmlE/fS aCE^Cr LTD, £D/mU/KH, SCOTIfJ f¥D. Skin Sufferers PRESCRIPTION H D.D.D. Prescription is an infallible rem- edy tor Bad Leg, Eczema, Psoriasis, IllJlliJ Salt Rheum, Prickly Heat, Ringworm, 1 ¥^B^ Dhobies Itch, or other skin trouble.352 words
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Advertisement134 1931-09-18 13 ■Higft^t Circles— /^T^^ I I Lipton's Tea is the /0^ m I choice of those *r 1\ I who can appreciate I i I and command the B H fine distinction of /Sm^f^rir^vZ/. §9 for it a prestige as /pj^r^^^^^^^^ B I wide as the civilised /i1 V^ I H134 words
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Advertisement906 1931-09-18 14 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. FORTNIGHTLY EXPRESS SERVICF MARSEILLES. LONDON N. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICF. LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Thrice Monthly Service Liverpool, Havre and Glasgow. Route subjtt t to alteration without nctire. f WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due. Sails MENELAUS For M'seilles. Casablanca, L'dcn. R'dam Sz906 words
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Advertisement593 1931-09-18 14 Ellerman Bueknail Steamship Co*, LtcL (Incorporated m England). "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Steamer. Due Singapore. s.s. CITY OF PERTH Oct. 12 s.s. CITY OP ADELAIDE Nov 2 5 HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY593 words
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Advertisement396 1931-09-18 14 British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated m fnglinrij j MAIL, PASSENGER AND CA SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 1 0 UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY S <;oVliA\liv LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL BBtVK I OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA J\h\ Due Tonnage. Singapore. l)u 1931. TllU1 KASHMIR 9.000 Sept. 19 KALYAN396 words
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Advertisement736 1931-09-18 15 f0 HA rttS, MARSEILLE^ I^D s O^ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM AND [ABO T. 12.000 Sept. 23 24 5 KASHIMA MARU T. 10 000 Nov 19 20 [A RU T. 10.500 Oct. 78 YASUKUNI MARU T. 12 000 Dec I 9 ,RU T. 10.500 Oct. 23 24 HAKONE MARU T. 10 500 Dec736 words
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Advertisement603 1931-09-18 15 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES, LTD. (JM wIV PRESIDENT LINERS. iJM Mif TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON Iff I FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO. W HI I j SUEZ. PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES AM» /I V Arrive Leave Lruvr \rrtve \\^R Mm 9*|Mre Spore. Penang N. Tnrk V^H ■f Pres.603 words
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Advertisement898 1931-09-18 15 K. P. M. KONINKUJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA.J (Ir.cjiporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 5451. with sub-connections to. Pa.ispge. Freight. Transhipn«er.t. Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representafves m the Stiaite Settlements Singapore and Penan* > of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION898 words
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Article343 1931-09-18 16 So Badly Damaged that She had to be Beached Shanghai, Sept. 6. Although at first she was reported to have been abandoned as a total loss, later information concerning the Hamburg-Amerlka motorship Burgenland states that the vessel came off the rocks yesterday, and is now proceeding under her343 words
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Article415 1931-09-18 16 Motor Ship - Motor Ship The 13,500-ton Passenger Liner Victoria Recent events have developed confidence m the possibilities of buildirg large motor ships of high rpe?d and notably over 20 knots. This confidence is more than justified m the perlormance of the new 13.500-ton mctor liner Victoria, which ifrom our415 words
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Article59 1931-09-18 16 Amsterdam, Sept. 8. Commercial traffic m the three great ports of northern Europe for the first half of the year shows a falling off of 13 per cent—Rotterdam of 3.304,000 tons Hamburg of 1.306.000 tons and Antwerp of 1.147.000 tons. In the last eighteen months the commercial traffic59 words
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Advertisement536 1931-09-18 16 Burns 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. MANOOLa (3.352 toas). [Cargo only.] MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de luxe,536 words
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Advertisement403 1931-09-18 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. w (Incorporated In XJJLA.) "v b GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Hostr>;i Philadelphia and Baltimore (ri t Suez) M.S. SILVERSANDAL Sept. 22 Sept 28 M.S. SILVERWILLOW Oct. 8 Oct 13 M.S. SILVERYEW Nov. 3 Nov 9 For rates and particulars pleaae apply to:—403 words
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Miscellaneous696 1931-09-18 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Monday Thursday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturday 6 p.m. Kuan tan (via Jerantut) G 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,696 words
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Miscellaneous105 1931-09-18 16 Sinabang, Dut. 1010. from Sourabaya 17, for Bangkok 17. Toba. Dut. 684. from Djambi 17. for Djambi 19. Mahidol. Brit. 440, from Kuantan 17, for Kuantan 19. Van d-er Hagen, Dut. 5415. from Sourabaya 17, for Sourabaya 19. Rokan, Dut. 388. from Rengat 17, for Rengat 20. Siberoet. Dut. 1010.105 words
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Article363 1931-09-18 17 0 Catiny at 9.30 a.m. to-day: Janes. Mr S A. BltTk, Miss Mia K. G McL. Duncan. Mr. J Vickerjr, Midshipman a. l. White. Mrs E. L T.ilma. Mr' Mr G R. H. Arund^ll. Mrs. J. h. Mr J H Pedlow. M^r- I Bowker, Mr. f. p LachW.363 words
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Article151 1931-09-18 17 Driven Aground Twice in Stogte^ ral days since the typhoon newi of shipping m the storm is still altering now known that four more were in difficulties during the M fiercely on August 2 and Eaobel IfoOer, during the Monday endeavoured to reach I but on turning bendN.C.D. News - 151 words
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Article113 1931-09-18 17 Steamship Companies ithdraw Ships thai the majority of the iups plying m the tfangtsze «nded their service, says the the China Merchants' Steam *njr, namely the Kianghwa. Kiangtien, Chienkuo, Kweihave received orders to susthe river. But as a result between local authorities and !tl <>f its boats the113 words
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Article389 1931-09-18 17 Towed Into Shanghai by Salvage Tug vTrZI C t Ster Waishin 8- *Wch ran ashore m and "h y d H ring the tyPh n f Au^ and 10, has reached Shanghai after a delayed nTJ? th c China coast The voya fro^ Namkwan Bay was accomplished without389 words
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Article267 1931-09-18 17 Installation on Japanese Steamer Messrs. Clarke. Chapman and Co.. Ltd., |of Gateshead-on-Tyne. whose powdered fuel plant m the pioneer ship, the steamer Berjvindlea. has evoked much interest as the result of the publication of the figures of the first fourteen months' performance of this vessel, have just received267 words
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1401 1931-09-18 17 I 100 JUNKS DESTROYED Evidence of Devastating Calamity Hong Kon*. Sept. 6. The typhoon which made itself felt m Hong Kong on Wednesday caused a disaster of the first magnitude out at sea. where a large fleet of over a hundred fishing junks, which were1,401 words
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Advertisement370 1931-09-18 17 1 W W s^p^ WITH SUNSHINE GLAXO What Nurses Write: EXPECTANT MOTHERS NURSING MOTHERS .Bsw^mmtraimi mmmmm finished Tatient had reiy had SBOtnins sickness a i_^_ became T«y ia I advised SimSoeGiaiJ Wl7 tectfW iatulciice aiming and night. Rctult good. Go* f*«lßß*after awals 5 not gaining weight* #trorM?<r, slept better, had370 words
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Article148 1931-09-18 18 Decrease m Professional Mendicity m Mexico Mexico City. Penalty of from one to six months' imprisonment is provided for begging m Mexico under a measure now pending before Congress. The bill also provides for the establishment of an industrial school and farm for beggars. Svhere those enrolled148 words
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Article112 1931-09-18 18 Shouts that Led to Arrest James Chubb, agixi 32. a piano tuner, was sentenced to nine months' hard labour at London Sessions for breaking and entering a house m Lyndhurst-road. Peckham. George Frederick Morgan stated that he was m the house when he heard the noise of112 words
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Article285 1931-09-18 18 ("Some people confuse a peer with a nobleman. Fully half the members of the House of Commons are noblemen, being either peers, baronets, knights, or untitled noblemen; or j gentry, sons of the 'noblesse.' Touching stand on behalf of our old nobility, extracted from the correspondence columns285 words
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Article113 1931-09-18 18 Belfast, Au«. 14. Quiet has been restorei at Cootehill. Co.. Cavan. after yesterdays disturbances caused by pangs of Irish Republicans, but there exsts a feeling of apprehension along the border. It was not until ten o'clock last night that the last of the Republicans had been cleared113 words
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Article184 1931-09-18 18 Amateurs Too (iood lor I Professional* Bg Dub h .\.r y From Our Ow J I.- irlon. i The annual lawr. t RUU t. bi I amateurs and prof( I Eastbourne ai;(i I m for the amatetm ••ho rubbers played. TO* n singles and thr« doubt sustained by184 words
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21 1931-09-18 18 SCOT FROM CHICAGO FOR CLAPTON ORIENT Scotsman ing club In Chi Middle We I Imne hat forward r mains! <;: i c21 words
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Article15 1931-09-18 18 to fame lip bi a rortnifhl hoi of weU-kn and t*«' re p. odcnl T.O.M.T.O.M - 15 words
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Advertisement260 1931-09-18 18 RENE ULLMANN'S WONDERFUL BARGAINS NEW WATCHES of the best Swiss makes NEWsTocKofJEWELLERY Eof every description REDUCED PRICES d special discounts on all the prices marked. AT RENE ULLMANN Head Office, Branch Capitol Building 30-A Raffles Place Stamford Road Phone 2464. Singapore N^S [ill I* .^jjh'li fl/'L IH 9 w y260 words
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Advertisement734 1931-09-18 18 BANKS AND INSURANCE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600,000 share* of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000.000 HEAD OFFICE 38, Bishopsgate, London, EC. 2. Agencies and Branches Alor Star Hong Kong j Saigon734 words
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Advertisement137 1931-09-18 18 SOUTH (^i BRITISH l|p? INSIRAMK CAMTAM mm.,., FIRE. MARINE. TRANSIT AMD MOTOR CAR INSURANCE A<< I i Al LOWEST (TKRIAi RATES L C. MARC.OI |O1 OOf*'. 2, Pinia me EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION n FIRE, MARINE MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANT B. L (i. JOHNSON: head on h k137 words
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Miscellaneous525 1931-09-18 18 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following la a list of stations which can be received in Singapore daily: Java Stations: Bandoeng PLM 24.46 metres from about 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Uusual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok,525 words
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Article50 1931-09-18 19 liirminghaw) Shows c Lorn I> VICE— COPYRIGHT] I irl ii. Srpl. 17. .m Rubber report shows There w;cs a balance of rring to reserves and payividend the sum of £10.560 th<- cndU account. No on the ordinary shares. :v Malaya t shews a debit d1 £^82 is carried50 words
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Article224 1931-09-18 19 I),, .'rices Allow i Profit inerea kn the petrol tax >m the affriflii if k is of interest. espondent of the Man- mmereiai. m an article sue, .says that at lid. m possibly be made on mponents of the retail I andad cost of petrol. erpenasa, 2'^d.;224 words
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Article109 1931-09-18 19 S nt irie.s. Peniin^: I September) Hi un 337; pikuls. Etenoof Oonco- B pt tnberl Hours 293; 1 178 pikuto. l'« iun; Secretarie%: ii Output 572 pkK. Mftlnsl •••ci 20:;.320 cv yds. 1 Cu.yds Hours run 1.158 «2 M 7 (a dredgesi mt 75,000; Kota I109 words
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Article201 1931-09-18 19 I Mr Muil| I London, Sept. 1. i (Shrewsbury) writes to Mr apencer'e letter m I I of August 25th brings I of the life of rubber. The I need by the plantations I ■■;nent m the various I market varies consider- 1 I MM at the201 words
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Article126 1931-09-18 19 Changes m Representative Prices (United Press Association] New York, Sept. 15 16. American Can Common 86% 85 V* Cities Service (Com). 9 g*^ Colombia Gas and Electric 22 21% Cuntis Wright 2% 2V_ Electric Bond and Share Corp. 27 25% G-neral Electric Co 34%, 331.' Oetttra]126 words
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Article157 1931-09-18 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT Singapore. Srpt. 17. Not tlnoe Augurt 10th has the local tin market bet»n so low as to-day i.e.. 57-.. per picul. The share market has weakened considerably, or rattUT .s -Hers limits have been much reduced, but business is still on a very vory small scale,157 words
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Article164 1931-09-18 19 Singapore. Sept. 17. The market has continued guis: and dull dnec last repotting, with bttfa chanp>- :n prices over the period. To-day's quotations are: Qpot 7'»: London 2 \cl; New York 5 sold: which lituirvs show depreciations on balance of 1 and 116 locally any m Mew York164 words
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Article253 1931-09-18 19 The report ol Planters' Stores and Agency Company shows Amount brought forward as per accounts to September 30, 1930. £113,284; dividend No. 92 paid March 4. for period to September 30, 1930. £11.968: income-tax thereon < less relief m respect of Dominion Tax). £3.031: balance, £98.284.253 words
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Article349 1931-09-18 19 To- Day's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES September 17 SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2|3% London. 3 months' sight 2(3 27J32 London, 60 days* sight 2)3 13;i6 London. 30 days' sight 2J3 25J32 London, demand 213 n'i6 London. T.T. 213 H Lyons and Paris, demand 1425 Hamburg, demand 2134^4 Norn. New349 words
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62 1931-09-18 19 September 17th^ 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers. R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot i% 7^, Standard R.S.S. on Tender Oct 7". 7^" November 7 T v 8\ Oct.-Dec. 7" s SK Jan.-March B, B'j Tone of Market Steady Sellers reserved. Latest Cable London Spot sheet62 words
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Article938 1931-09-18 19 THURSDAY. SEPT 17TH CLOSING QUOTATIONS •rere Be_iera. Asam Kumbang it) 21§ 9d 22s 9d c.d. Austral Malay 18s 20s Ayer Hitam 10s lis c.d. Bangrin Tin 10s lis Bat&ng Padang <ti 10 16 Batu Caves (sl> 25 30 Bukit Arang ($1) 30 40 nom. Burmah Malay 10a938 words
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Article475 1931-09-18 19 Banks and Credit Facilities Amsterdam. Aug. 18. The situation in the Dutch rubber industry is becoming worse every day and. in conversations which I have had this week with leading producers, it was stated, that, unless there is a sudden improvement on the consumption side or someFinancial Times - 475 words
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Article155 1931-09-18 19 Woeful Lack of London. Sept. 1. Every report from the rubber industry points to a woeful lack of any kind of policy, says the Evening- Standard. In its latest circular a wen-known minim-lane firm points out that no serious steps have been taken to attain collective155 words
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Article83 1931-09-18 19 I British Radio Official Service] Rugby. Sept. 1«. PtMVifn exchanges art- Amsterdam. 12.04 >,, Athens 375. Bombay Is. 5 d.. Berlin 20.63-. Brussels 34.85' L Bucharest 815 1 Rio 2 31-32. Buenos Aires 30. Copenhagen 18.18. Geneva 24.90 Helslngfors 193 U. Bang Koiv: II "4, Lisbon 110. Madrid 53.87'^..83 words
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Article650 1931-09-18 19 ARE LAND BANKS WANTED The Provident to Help the Improvident *To the Editor Malay Mall) Sir.— There seem to be two distinct issues In this agitation for a Land Bank. One for the saving of unwanted rubber lands, the other for the development of other crops. The reply Riven the650 words
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Article339 1931-09-18 19 Planters' Hands Forced IBj Dutch Air Mail I London. S»- p t During the last twelve rmrths, .say PJlrmrtm Bik and Co.. SI sftnrlng liiw, m their weekly report dated August jb. there have been -rv v occasions when the rapid dSQSIne In rubl prk: f. reel tin-339 words
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Article39 1931-09-18 19 Mi.- next tin* we had Euroix- a f«w billions of dollars to finance a war u«.. ou«ht to U- sur,to ask VhnthCI they intend t<> ask us to ,-anrel Wu- dobt ulun tlu- ni is .>«r»«- Nashville southern LumbermanNashville southern Lumberman - 39 words
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Advertisement65 1931-09-18 19 \ssets exceed $12,000,§0f Aimrmncc to force over $38,0— ft The Great Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Strait* Settlement*). HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, SinaaDore LOWDOH OFFICE 27. Old J*wry. E.a .^np-., b. £20.000 deposited with v- Bupreroe c^ M ltogta- vm^ /{amnm)a Oompanieg vtkra^ ATTRACTIVE PLANS OF ASBORANCB65 words
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Article401 1931-09-18 20 THE FINAL AVERAGES Yo: kshireman's 32,260 Runs m 13 Years Although Herbert Sutcliffe, the famous Yorkshire and England batsman, failed to score a century m the last match of the English cricket season and thus bring his total of centuries for this year to 14 (which401 words
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Article, Illustration603 1931-09-18 20 Freeman and Parker to the Fore Again The averages given below show the advance made by Hedley Verity, the Yorkshire slow bowler, but they also testify to the continued form of these 'wo fine veterans. Parker of t Gloucester and Freeman of Kent. Parker and Freeman have603 words
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Article192 1931-09-18 20 EVERTON LOSE AT DERBY Liverpool Forwards Shoot Straight When, a week or two ago, Portsmouth visited Highbury they managed to get away with one of the two points. On Wednesday the return match was played at Portsmouth and this time the champion's made no mistake. Derby,192 words
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Article78 1931-09-18 20 The final of the "C" Class doubles was played ctt yesterday evening, resulting m a win for J. E. Harvey and V A. Burton who beat F. H. Harris and E. K?nt 6 —2. 6 —2. Th-e final event vil] be played off this evening78 words
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Article96 1931-09-18 20 Gutlen Cup Mrs. Leggatt and Riches owe 15 vs. Mrs. Holland and Matthews owe 3. Miss Walker and Coltart plus 15 vs. Mrs. Knocker and F.-Lt. Pigott plas 2. MONDAYS TIES Dyne Cup Miss Oldfield and Alexander owe 2 vs. Mrs. Laing and Palmer owe 15.3. Miss96 words
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Article109 1931-09-18 20 YESTERDAYS RESULTS "A" Singles Final C. A. Peterson vs. Dr. G. de Souza (postponed > Veterans' Singles G. W. Angus beat C. Richards. 6 2. 6 3. F. Ephraums vs. W. A. Keyt. < unfii Ladies' Singles Mrs. N. S. Hogan beat Miss M. Lewis, 6 4.109 words
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Article43 1931-09-18 20 FRIDAY'S TIES Single* Championship Teo Tian Keng vs. Seah Eng Kiang. Veterans Dcublcs Ilardicap Semi -Final Seah Eng Kiang and Khoo Kirn Swee or Jee Ah Chian and Seah Eng Chiang vs. Koh Thian Seng and Ong Siow Sian.43 words
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Article444 1931-09-18 20 SEA SPORTS Fine Weather for Yesterday's Celebrations God Save the Sultan were the words spoken by the subjects of His Highness, the Sultan of Johore, yesterday, when they gathered at various functions held m celebration of His Highness' 58th. birthday. Johore was en fete from early444 words
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Article323 1931-09-18 20 Singapore Chinese Swimmers The undermentioned swimmers have been selected to represent the Malayan Chinese m swimming at the forthcoming National Meet, to be held m Nanking, from Oct. 10 to 20 inclusively. Ng Mong Guan. Teo Siew Sun. Teo Siew Kiat. Tan Hong Seng. Tan Wee Chwef. Ho323 words
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Article86 1931-09-18 20 Last Match at the S.R.C. The SRC. Cricket Season will close on Sa- turday after the lost Match between Married vs. Singles. The following have been selected to play: Married: G. Bogaars. R. Bartels. Hon. Dr. N. Clarke (Captain). W. F. Carnegy, E. Galistan. W. Keyt, T. Leijssius, D.86 words
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Article76 1931-09-18 20 The following will represent the S.R.C gainst the Police to-day at hockey on the SRC. groi.nd:— O. Aeria; E. G. Wheatley G Tessensohn: G. Rc:s. G. Oehlers. S Ross' V Yzelman. N. Sullivan. H. Hay, G. Armstrong and V. Richards. Results of previous matches played by the Club76 words
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442 1931-09-18 20 ASSIZES SEQUEL Counsel's Suggestion of Fatal Accident The Chinese youth named Yeong Ah Hong, who was charged with ths murder of a Bengali named La] Khan near a taxi stand at Raffles Quay at 6 p.m. on August 7th. was found not guilty by a442 words
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Article46 1931-09-18 20 South Johore's Opening South Johore open their Rugby season on Saturday, when they play the Machine Gun Co. of the S.V.C. with the following team: Rogers: Fielden. Parks. Goethe. Taylor; J. B. Dudgeon (captain*, Scott; Mackenzie. Allen, Baillie. Cuscaden, W. G. Dudgeon, Engley, Fte*fc, Saunders.46 words
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Article152 1931-09-18 20 The last match m the net -ball League was played on Wednesday, on Raffles Girls' School Ground, between the Girls' Sports Club I and the Convent Old Pupils' Association, m the presence of a large number of spectators. The G S.C.I, won a keenly contested match by 25152 words
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Article48 1931-09-18 20 The September Monthly Medal (Bo<rey) of the Race Course Golf Club will be played for on Saturday and Sunday, the 19th and 20th instant. Entry' Lists for the Captain's Cup are now open and will close on Thursday, the 24th instant at 6.30 p.m.48 words
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Article49 1931-09-18 20 The final for the S.A.F.A. Cup between the Gloucester Regt. and the Malays will take place at the Anson Road Stadium on Friday Sept. 25. Plans will be open at Robinsons on Monday and the prices of admission will be $1, 50 cts. and 20 cts.49 words
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Article61 1931-09-18 20 Starting at 10 a.m. on Sunday morning, the "A" and B" Classes will sail together m the third and last of a series of three races for the Batavia Visitors' Cup. The -A" Class Yachts will be handicapped, and this handicap, together with the course, will61 words
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Article59 1931-09-18 20 fReuter's Service] New Yorfc. Sept. 17. Latest baseball results are as follow NATIONAL LEAGUE Pittsburgh 5: Brooklyn 11. st Loul s 6: Philadelphia 3 Cincinnati 7: New York 3 Cincinnati 4: New York 3 Chicago 6: Boston 5* Chicago 8: Boston 7 AMERICAN LEAGUE Washington 6: St. Louis59 words
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