The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 19 September 1931
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Title Section18 1931-09-19 1 The Singapore Free Press £(>. 13,445. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S£. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.18 words
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Article414 1931-09-19 1 During the Commons debate on the unrest m the Atlantic Fleet it was stated by Sir Austen Chamberlain that cases of hardship will be promptly investigated Page 11. If is estimated that there will be three million unemployed m British next year, according to Mr. Neville Chamberlain,414 words
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Article1274 1931-09-19 1 Quicquid ugunt homines nostn est farrago Libelli Juvenal Rotary makes strange bedfellows or rather tiffin fellows one is tempted to remark, if all chat is heard about the local exploits of one of its most recent guests is to be credited. Singapore tradespeople seem to ha\i1,274 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement205 1931-09-19 1 BiGIA TEA Brinfi the freshness lan fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. Raffles Hotel /^vRJKDAY, SEPTEMBER 80th /^Sb cs^&'/ GRAND CONCERT S&^&Zt' MONIA LITTER v< V^A^^V -and- y^^s> v^ f* N :>s Concert Orchestra v^^O^^^^/ IID F f T (Jfa ,-iiarfe for admission) v^^L^<> ll^L v^ <2T205 words
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Advertisement160 1931-09-19 1 THE EUROPE HOTEL SUNDAY CONCERT PROGRAMME 9.15 P.M. TO 11 P.M. Valse Hawaienne, Koloa, Szulc Overture, Martha Plotow Selection, A Musical Switch, Alford Suite, Three Dances from Henry VYII (1. Morris Dance. 2. Shepherds Dance. 3. Torch Dance). German INTERVAL 10 MINUTES Fantaisie, Coppelia, arr. Tavan Piano Solo, Campanella, Paganini160 words
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Advertisement186 1931-09-19 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS JeffrejTS' Beer lab?ls competition Pane 4. Simmons' bedsprlngs frcm rrinhtto Fife 8. Sunlight K oap carries a guarantee ot purity Pag° 8. Auction sale of Australian sheep by Checng Koon Seng Page 2. Noti?' s by Government Ifaaopolta v.r Municipality Pice 2. CHRYSLER RIDING EASE j RAFFLES^HOIEL "MONIA186 words
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Advertisement11 1931-09-19 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article410 1931-09-19 2 French Colonial Minister Paris. Sept. M. It b conlirmed that M. Reynaud will toavi Paris to-morrow at 9.20 p.m. for Marseilles, and will embark on the D'Artagnan on Friday at 4 p.m. The Minister for the Colonies hsa told the Press that his Journey410 words
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Article72 1931-09-19 2 Mr. R:im Nath Biswas, late usher of the Singapore Marine C-urt. on a round-thi-w-jrld tour on bicycle and foot has arrived m Bangkok by the Valaya from Singora. Mr. Biswas is thirty-six and first left Singapore on tht 7th JJ July last. He found the road bad between Chen« LoonBangkok Times - 72 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement436 1931-09-19 2 BUSINESS CARDS. ~MAE3LE FLOORING TILES. SINGAPORE CASKET CO., Nos. 1 3. Penhas Road, Oft* Lavender Street Phone 6075. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY H. NUGENT BUCKERIDGE Highest Class VV<irk Levies! Rates LAIDLAVV BUILDING— "marble chippings, road mktal lime for sale Delivery ex Railway Siding Alongside Quarry. Marble Tombstones and Memorials m Stock.436 words
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Advertisement690 1931-09-19 2 TENDERSsingapore 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 to be690 words
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Advertisement300 1931-09-19 2 suggest thaf^^k you ask your nearest W distributor to show you W H tlie complete line- of RAY* j I O-VAC Bectrtc Torches I and RAY-O-VAC Bat* M terras* There are no s? better made* illustrated Catalogue Tent without charge upon ENCIKEERINC DECREE! THAT ASSURE YOU OP SUCCESS t»vH«e«rl««9 i*300 words
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Advertisement592 1931-09-19 2 AUCTION SALE AUCTION SALE SIX HUNDRED AUSTRALIAN SIIKIp To be held at Ihe Asiatic Ctttk Co.s She'd, at Kampong Ampat otl R On Wednesday, Sept. 23rd, at 11 a .m <To be sold m Lots to suit purchasers, xNOW ON VIEW Singapore, September 18th, 1031. CHEONo koon kkhq RE HOTEL592 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous183 1931-09-19 2 THE WEEK Saturday. 19th High Water. 03.21. 7.7 ft.. 14.31. 8.5 ft. Musical Festival, Memorial Hall. 9.15 p.m. Golf: Racecourse G.C. monthly medal (bogey). Autumn Cup Competition. Singapore Goli Club. Rugby: S.C.C. practice games. South Johore vs. A (M.G.; Co. SVC ;it Johore Bahru. Sunday. 20th High Water. 05.03, 7.0183 words
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Article1705 1931-09-19 3 IRELAN IVS PREDICAMENT Where Religious Factions Strive (From Our Own Correspond ■jin< Dublin, Aaff. 17. Rioting broke out m Armagh, Lisburn, Portadown and other places m thq fcorth on Satur-' day last following Lady Day demonstration:, ■ol the Ancient Order ol Hibernians* These riots" were the1,705 words
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Article21 1931-09-19 3 Tlr by mapi trate: Would the gap i:i the h de, ?<lmit the lony? Witr.?s>: Ye" the 'orry ■Bads t!-r gap.21 words
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Article399 1931-09-19 3 Young Woman Calls a Doctor New York, .\up. 11. Mr. Boy T. Y.iu-s. aged 3G. the youngest Member ut the New Jersey State Senate, is lying near d^ath m a hospital m New York with a bullet wound m thi» abdomen inflict :d while he was visiting the399 words
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Article28 1931-09-19 3 Magistrate at So.-th rr" V.h v dM *:iv fence happen? Cn^f'j San* pl.«c ;uv street. EBOIS sprt nr~ tr> >. M >■•; t;;»t«: Th-ie will b,« t»v or f:; j28 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement259 1931-09-19 3 STEPHENS' INK (om bines fluidity and durability— the true test of a good Ink. BLUE-BLACK 511.25 Per Dozen Stone Bottles of 40 ozs. 1.25 each 1. KIKKIItO X Co., Ltd. STATIONERS PRINTERS ENGRAVERS V V «ma 1 VY T a|pi^yi'^ iV J» i^Ct^» ,^fl Aw 1 fcimi m^m^F^^m^ -*^-I*^ 'i^^^rvT^mTEl^m^259 words
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Advertisement69 1931-09-19 3 h gjpjf Tfcg_ST RE AM LINE IPlif! OIL RENOVATOR Removes every particle of t^^Jk I l| rt from used lubricatin*^ P lubricant equal to new Recent hpnut I^^-^S^C^ A^J^. k^ m /9 England Wales uraen aw.- /j\dja stores dept. i I t liters, run jab. Sole Agents UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED.69 words
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Article888 1931-09-19 4 E. Y. WATSON - E. Y. WATSON U.S.A. "BIRTHDAY" Unbroken Record of Production BY Detroit. One of the parent plants of the automobile industry is to celebrate its thirty-fourth birthday soon. Thirty-four years ago (1897) there was incorporated at Lansing. Mich., what was then Known as the Olds888 words
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Article91 1931-09-19 4 Entangled m Rowing Crew's Oars. A swan spoilded an exciting finish m the annual eight-oar race between crews representing Eton and Windsor on the River Thames above Windsor. The crews were racing side by side, and a keen contest was m prospect when the swan got entangled91 words
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Article445 1931-09-19 4 Man Stunned With Stick Of Rock Reginald Bowles (50). market gardener, of Delaval Terrace. Gosforth. who was fined 20s. at Newcastle-on-Tyne Police Court for assault, was stated to have hit Benjamin Patrick on the head with a stick of mint reck, knocking him unconscious. The incident occurred445 words
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Article172 1931-09-19 4 Registrar's Ban on Indian Couple The Registrar-General has instructed the Hampstead Registrar to refuse a marriage licence to an Indian couple on the grounds that, m the view of the Registrar-General, the woman is already married according to Hindu law. Mr. Prasad Krishna, banker and grain merchant, of172 words
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Article37 1931-09-19 4 Our arts and crafts have reached a very high level, and yet we have given to the world J the impression that of all the powers we are I the most Philistine. Mr. H. K. L. Fisher.37 words
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Article314 1931-09-19 4 By Lieut. Col. M. J. T. Reilly, M.C., Commanding S.S.V.F. RANGES Buses leave Drill Hall Sat: Sun: B. T. R. F. 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. 20.5.31 do do 26 931 Spore314 words
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Article143 1931-09-19 4 £2,000 m Bank While Getting Relief Sentence of one month's imprisonment was passed by Mr. Dummett at the Marylebone Police Court on an old-age pensioner who, it was alleged, obtained outdoor relief without disclosing that he had £2.025 m a savings bank. The defendant, Thomas William Clist,143 words
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Article23 1931-09-19 4 17th. "A" (M.G.) Coy. S.V.C. vs. "A" (M.G> Coy. Gloucestershire Regt. S.C.C.; January 2nd. "A" (M.G.) Coy. S.V.C. ys. "B" Coy SVC B.C.C.23 words
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Advertisement772 1931-09-19 4 Drink JEFFREY S BEER and obtain both profit* pleasure. < *«b prisr* totalling $-M** mu»t be won Ihi* month: The Jeffrey's Beer label-choosing competition closes Sept. 30th* If you have not already received a voting form ask your dealer for one. Study carefully the seven label designs displayed thereon. Select772 words
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Article558 1931-09-19 5 NEW COMMITTEE Home Secretary's Advice The Home Secretary has advised County Councils and other licensing athorities to form a Consultative Committee to confer with, and adivse the British Board of Film Censors. It is probable that this Consultative Committee, when it comes into operation, will consist of558 words
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Article33 1931-09-19 5 At a gymnastic di play m London a boy scout threw thiity somcrs^ulti m fifty-three seconds. There ihculd now be no need for him to dc another good turn for a month. Punch.33 words
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Article391 1931-09-19 5 One of the Greatest of the Smiths Of the great and famous family of the Smiths ncne better deserves commemoration than Captain John Smith, "sometime Governor of Viiginia and Admiral of New England." as recorded en the tablet to his memory m the Church of St.391 words
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Article27 1931-09-19 5 It is understood that the aviation companies are trying to supprers the report issued by a statistician that flying is as safe as walking. Thomaston <Ga.> Times.27 words
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Advertisement461 1931-09-19 5 mmmm THE Singapore Free Press (Daily and Weekly Editions). H ead Office 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. telephone: 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE The premier morning daily m Malaya. Delivered with the Chota Hazn each morning. Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special461 words
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Advertisement390 1931-09-19 5 yH The Smile that is spreading over Malaya! y^^R f^ l 8 Agents for S. Ma/aya, Sarawak, etc. 1 LOSE FAT THIS WAY No matter how fat you are or how flinch you hate to iret out aiul walk a couple of miles If you will take half a teaspoon390 words
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Article, Illustration1263 1931-09-19 6 Three First Class Cinemas for Singapore i TLM NOTES Pavilion Re-Opening: Coming Attractions [By Our Film Coi-respondent] "liriTH regard to the Capitol, little need be said of the film now being screened. Old English. Goorge Arliss has already established himself by his magnificent performance m Disraeli as one of the1,263 words
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Article, Illustration288 1931-09-19 6 Her Photograph was Her Fortune Hero is stun of how curiously fate works m filmland: A little while Ago a well-known West-End actress was posed for a "still" photograph of a c cene m an unimportant British film. To complete the picture a character .actor and288 words
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848 1931-09-19 6 Too Much Machine^Like P/ ay Why the Continental Sides Have fmprored' Their Coming British Tour A very interesting feature of the Association Football season m the United Kingdom will be the visit of Spain and Austria. In recent years British prestige has suffered848 words
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Article, Illustration215 1931-09-19 6 ANN HARDING Ls an accomplished J equestrienne, having learned to ride at a I I cavalry post, where her father was sta- J tioned when she was a child. i HARRY BANNISTER is one of the J tallest leading m^n m talking pictures. being 6 feet 2215 words
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Article, Illustration308 1931-09-19 6 £15.000 A Year for Boy Film Star Jackie Ccoper. aged seven, has Just been signed up by the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Company on a five-year contract at £15.000 a year. Young Cooper first achieved prominence by his performance m the name-part of "Skippy," a picture bused on the newspaper strip308 words
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Article69 1931-09-19 6 Radio Pictures announce that plans are m prccess of formation for an air picture which will measure up to the high standard of other pictures of this class. To this end they have purchased the screen rights of "The Lost Squadron," the vivid biography of a69 words
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Article, Illustration521 1931-09-19 6 Hoping for Success m the Future WO other trade offers its apprentices so little financial return as that of screen acting, it has been declared m Hollywood. ThLs information regarding extras, those serving apprenticeship m this profession, was made known m a report issued by Fred Datig. casting521 words
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Article304 1931-09-19 7 UNEMPLOYMENT RELIEF WORK DISTRESS IN AMERICA ki m l>ou r Challenge to Industry New Ytrk, Aug. 13. d »<»i the formulation by the Govern- tfective policy of employment relief istfCM next winter was imde by the Federation of Labour through Its Council meeting at Atlantic City. boiir Council placed the304 words
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Article273 1931-09-19 7 kWall Paintings m a Church Aylesbury. Aur. 14. portanl 14th Century wall-paintings of St. Oopbrr and St. Catherine are being un-im-d m the parish church of Little Missen- Buckinghamshire, under the direction of t E. W Tristram. Royal College of South Krnsington. I I luge hgure of273 words
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Article180 1931-09-19 7 NtUn Refutation of German Ilruvst-K Aug. 13. am utlcte is printed m to-day's r( >t«-.st against the allegations con- book entitled "The March to H« H by the German Field-Marshal iv- lify1 ify the massacres of Louvain. •OB Kluck says that inhabitants hidden m180 words
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Article15 1931-09-19 7 Tv T -ngu. (District* Association r '1 meeting on September 20th. iffice-b-arers for the rurrrnt15 words
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Article226 1931-09-19 7 IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM RECENT ACQUISITIONS Unauthorised Copies of Pictures Recent acqu sitions by the Imp-rial War Mv: urn South Kensington, include a pock t edition of Handel's "Messiah- which wtm damjaged by shrapnel. The owner, who curi-d th.» book m his pocket, was wounded by -i f»a->m -nt ol shell.226 words
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Article514 1931-09-19 7 Highest British Total on Record The Secretary to the Ministry of Labour announces that it is estimated that on July 27. 1931. there were approximately 9.174,100 insured persons aged 16-64 m employment m Great Britain. This was 97.000 less than a month before, and 549.500 less514 words
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Article74 1931-09-19 7 Mr. E. C. G. Barrett. M.C.S.. has been pc«ted to Alof Star to take the place of Mr. L. S. Freer who has resigned from the service and left for "New Zealand where, it is understood, he will practice law. I Mr. S. Muthiah Nadar, well-known toddy farmer, who was74 words
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Article950 1931-09-19 7 Monday, Augv. 31. In the morning His Excellency presided at a meeting of the Legislative Council held at the Council Chamber. Government Offices. Mr. R. J. Curtis, A.D.C. represented His Excellency at the Reception given by the Consul General of the Netherlands East Indies m hcnour of H.M.950 words
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Article104 1931-09-19 7 Tin- F.MS. Bar is onjoj-inj? a rapid iMItMe m tts membership roll. A barrister of Lincoln Inn v.as admitted on Thursday last, while tv«, old boys (brothers) of Uw Methodist Boys School are to apply to the Suprenn- C >urt for their admission. Mr. E. B. Williams is due buck104 words
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Advertisement223 1931-09-19 7 M most stubborn beard and makes W '-"SvW'ri <»>■*'" o/''i M! it ready for easy, comfortable j 11 /pfjl V i| %OeCC-gfdomMWan I S V^W^^S F r mCn> tO eXquisite 47/r is a m °dern 3 v toilet ne cessiry. A liberal quantity m wash S 3 "WirGetiuine S^^H basin223 words
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Article657 1931-09-19 8 INTERNATIONAL CENTRE The Training of Students Paris. Before &c yvu out it is huped that Paris will h tv* stinted work on her Internationil Musical CeBIT*. The enterprise is philanthropic rather than commercial, the idea being to give the best clasr. of operas, recitals and657 words
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Article134 1931-09-19 8 Penang Chamber Unanimous MembCM of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce mustered strongly at the special general meeting held to consider a reply to be sent to the Assistant Registrar of Societies to his query regardtaf the suggested holiday on October 10. The Assistant Registrar of134 words
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Article359 1931-09-19 8 PRODUCTION IN BRITAIN Watchfulness of Home Office Three firms only m Britain make the products which are classified under the Dangerous Drugs Act, and so great are the precautions taken by tho Homo Office to ensure that the drugs do not fall into unauthorised hands that not359 words
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Article237 1931-09-19 8 Raffles Orchestra Prove Popular A large crowd attended Raffles Hotel on Sunday last on the occasion of the first performance ot the popular Sunday concerts by Monia Litter and his orchestra. The Overture "Rienzi" was noticeable for the fine percussion work by Mr. Hopkins. Another originality was introduced237 words
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Article124 1931-09-19 8 Cultivator Meets Tragic End A tragedy occurred m Kamponp Talany. near Kuala Pilah. on Thursday morning, when Malay named Suntong bin Dobok wa. gored to death by his own buffalo. The man was awakened m the early hours of the morning by a commotion m the buffalo124 words
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Article233 1931-09-19 8 An exc?ptionally strong current and no breeze made conditions most trying lor the eleven boats sailing over course '"A" last Sunday at Port Dickson. says the Malay Mail. Grampus and Marevi were the only yachts near the lin? when the starting gun was fired, and soon afterwards233 words
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Article10 1931-09-19 8 The F.M.S. Railways during 1930 printed and issued 11.325.936 ticket*.10 words
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Advertisement545 1931-09-19 8 I 4 cylinder Kermatb ij 1 12-25 H. P. J° xaminb the Kermath 4-cyl-Cx inder models "12", **16" and "20" and ask yourself where you can find such excellent workmanship, such fine materials, such advanced design at so modest a price. The small size and compactness of these Kermaths make545 words
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Advertisement218 1931-09-19 8 part m the manufacture of Sunlight Soap. i^ffvi lfm^i They provide the soapmaker with large T/7 quantities of coconut oil, which is extracted f il from copra. Another oil, called palm oil, Wm Sllfed\ fmv y s comes from Sumatra. Thousands of tons fr /^PJHH^^p^^ I of these oils are218 words
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Advertisement128 1931-09-19 9 VICTORIA MEMORIAL TO-NIGHT MONDAY, September 19 th 21st Musical Festival The St. Clair Organ Hooking Now Open at •Poll 11 Little'N TO-NIGHT GREAT RE-OPENING MAMMOTH SPECTACLE OF THE ANTARCTIC DIRIGIBLE" JACK HOLT"""* RALPH GRAVES FAY WRAY KOOI4 \O^V, TEL, €<»O:t I Sore Tiiroat? We are never without FORMAMINT a littio128 words
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Advertisement301 1931-09-19 9 To-Day To- Morrow r Gyisj TO-NIGHT The World Famous Stage and Screen Actor VJEiUl\vjrll |^^^|M| OLD ENGLISH What a .i<rancl role for GEORGE ARLISS A devil of a fellow who sinned with a Smile and Smiled at sin A Bachelor who loved his grandchildren One of the Most Brilliant Screen301 words
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Advertisement134 1931-09-19 9 6.15 TO4IKHT' 9.15 Matinee To-day To-morrow at 3 p.m. ML CHILDREN HALF PRICE Acclaimed by Last Night's Crowds Another Alhambra Triumph United Artists Again Lovely EVELYN LAVE ADORED IDOL OF TWO CONTINENTS JOHN BOLES AND LEON ERROL IN ONE HEAVENLY NIGHT THE MOST BRILLIANT MUSICAL COMEDY YET BE SURE TO134 words
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Article29 1931-09-19 10 McDOWALL-POPPLETON— On September 18th. 1931 at the Registrar's Office, Singapore Thomas McDowall to Mrs. Winifred Evelyn Poppletcn. daughter of the Rev. W. H. and Mrs. Parsons of Tiverton.29 words
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Article51 1931-09-19 10 HO CHONG ANN— On Sept. 18 at No. 6 Everton Road. Singapore. Ho Chong Ann. aged 42. leaving a widow, one son. and one daughter to mourn his loss. The funeral will take place to-merrow i Sunday* at Bukit Brown Cemetery, cortege leaving the house at 10 a.m. Deeply51 words
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751 1931-09-19 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19. 1931 MILITARY CONTRIBUTION The issue at the last meeting of Legislative Council of the statement of actual revenue of the Colony on which Military Contribution had to be paid brings up again a subject which, with income tax proposals, has the honour of having751 words
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Article427 1931-09-19 10 The General Hospital Recreation Club hao been exempted from registration. Dr. M. E. Edwards. Medical Officer. S.S.. has been seconded fcr service m Johore. Mr. J. E. Wallace of the F.M.S. Government Printing Department, and Mrs. Wallace are due by the Kashmir. The State Secretary. Johore. is satisfied that the427 words
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Article671 1931-09-19 10 SEVEN WIVES Remarkable Bankruptcy Court Story Tonku Besar bin Abdulrahman, alias Tunku Omar, a son of the ex-Sultan of Rhio and a married man of 47, who stated that he had had seven wives, gave the remarkaole history of his life during his public examination m671 words
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Article257 1931-09-19 10 Another George Arliss Success In Old English. Warner Brcj.. superbly aided {and abetted by that master of character roles. George Arliss. have attempted to produce sonv. tiling old and rich, something m tune with Sylvanus Heythorp's early Victorian cigars. champa-gne and brandy, and they Inv succeeded to a257 words
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Article63 1931-09-19 10 Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Rees sail for home at an early date. Mr. Rees has been planting m the P.M.S. since 1913. Mr. B. G. Sahai. who was Clerk until recently at the College of Medicine, has been appointed Usher m the Marine Court. Mr. F. A. Mallard, assistant63 words
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Article462 1931-09-19 10 SINGAPORE COMPLETE HOAXED AMAZING STORY Tall, I)istinj{uishH Forever's A« is u" Oif Sing.? per the Free p r> to disclose to-day, ha- of the most amazm i has ever known. There arrived m tin ett] (our representative unther.-c made m the town yesterd.. tinguished-looking foreigner usually wearing limn, belli of462 words
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Article124 1931-09-19 10 Comfort, EfefMCC and I Programme The Pavilion re-opened H to a large radtencf and on and been very favourably Impressed by of the interior which I fti sence of comfort mm! features which mad favourite and the »udli pleasantly surprised have not been doiw by the addition124 words
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Article58 1931-09-19 10 LONDON AN!) NMN^ iIN NP RUBBER Fun r> COPYB* TPREE PRESS London. >cI 7 Messrs. Lewi L. r;)> ,;f; notify to-day p pprSpot £110 1511 l( ward £113 716 (Cl The markrt I Messrs. Byn g!% notify to-day follows I** Spot 2%d (2 2 9 16d(2» d» The58 words
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Advertisement325 1931-09-19 10 r/ if mME" BcTMBf iT^Xt li lll Tl i ifilß IJ I v^fl BI T I vf I j IB 1 T s |L| SOLE \<ih\TS: W W I ylff^ CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO.. LTD., B f (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong). VI \lncorporated m Shpnghai* ♦01 CANTONMENT325 words
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Advertisement58 1931-09-19 10 y: _^S_^%u (^eljnon!t\ EACH OF THE GUESTS at a dance held at a local club was supposed to represent a nursery rhyme character. A lady m a very decollete evening dress was presumed to have gone as Mother Hubbard's cupboard. "G AFLAC" POLICIES afford excellent cover. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE58 words
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Article611 1931-09-19 11 NAVAL PAY CUTS j )t a X an the Atlantic Fleet Inrest IM> |>» SKRTION OF DUTY l< irtio Official ServiceJ Ru/fby. Sept. 18. tMtC m the Hou^3 of Commons m th<? Atlantic Fk?et folI naval pay included m the .m. of economy, served to place611 words
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Article36 1931-09-19 11 I o *niunist Newspaper I upended I Berlin, Sept. 17. 1 otefahne has been sus--1 i for printing an inflam--1 J k th< British sailors urging I M. n -nd chase their officers off36 words
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Article108 1931-09-19 11 PROTECTIVE TARIFFS IN BRITAIN CONTINENTAL ALARM Important Resolution at Geneva I Renter's Service) T1 o f Geneva, Sept 18. it behind" Brkain WUI adopt p "tection I ai l lmportant resolution submitted to the second Committee signed by Bcfcmm Denmark. Norway. Holland and Sweden cT-' 8 4mr ryC Untry l108 words
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Article62 1931-09-19 11 j HELPING MALAYA j Heavy Rubber and Tin I Buying I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 J Lcndon. Sept. 18. The Evening Standard announces that S Russia has just booked 1000 tens of rubber and that there will be more orders J m the next62 words
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Article160 1931-09-19 11 International Experts xMeet m Paris I Reuter's Service 1 Paris. Sept. 18. Experts under the auspices of the International Chamber of Commerce meeting to examine the silver problem held their first gathering formally to enable the experts to get into contact. The official conference opens on Oct. 23.160 words
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Article96 1931-09-19 11 Lord Hunsdon Urges Government Action London. Sept. 18. Lord Hunsdon. who is an advocate of bimetallism, has fhrtn notice of a motion m the House of Lords on Sept. 30 requesting Government to confer immediately with the Governments of the Dominions and lh<? Unit-ed States on96 words
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Article109 1931-09-19 11 Chang: Move Delays Canton Offensive I Reuters Far Eastern Service Canton, Sept. 18. An apparently radical change m the Southerners' plan has been occasioned by the arrival of an emissary from Chang Hsueh-liang. the Manchurian War Lord, stating that Chang is negotiating with Chiang Kai-shek for the latter's109 words
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Article66 1931-09-19 11 Returning to Malaya Next Month I FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT J London, Sept. 18. H. H the Sultan of Johore and the Sultana, who were present m Parliament to-day, expect to return to Malaya at the end of October, not via America, as they originally intended. The66 words
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Article345 1931-09-19 11 EFFECT OF THE GROYNE Silting Up Process Checked l From Our Own Correspondent] Penar*, Sept. 19. One last effort is being made by F.M.S. Railways administration to make Prai Wharves fulfil the purpose for which they were built, viz, able 'o take ocean-going liners alongside.345 words
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Article247 1931-09-19 11 Date Changed m View of Penang Races A further meeting of the committee of the Singapore Manufacturers' Exhibition was held yesterday over which the Director of Public Works. S.S. and F.M.S.. (Mr. G. Sturrock) presided and at which it was decided to alter the date 3 for the247 words
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Article227 1931-09-19 11 European Police Officer Shot At (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 18. Mr. J. D. Hussey. the well-known cricketer, at present Officer-in-charge of Detectives, had a narrow escape from death last night when a posse of police ambushed a hire car containing four armed Chinese. Acting227 words
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Article72 1931-09-19 11 1382 Tons of British Electrical Equipment I British Radio Official Service I Rugby, Sept. 18. A remarkable piece of transport work is being undertaken by the London and North Eastern Railway and the Harwich-Zeebrugge train ferry, involving the through carriage of 1,382 tons of electrical equipment from Manchester72 words
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Article13 1931-09-19 11 Mr. W. B. Gisby, P.W.D.. K«dah. has been) granted six months leave. I13 words
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NATIONAL ECONOMY MEASURES
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Article192 1931-09-19 11 A Surrender of £1,000,000 m Fees t ßritish Radio Official Service] Ruffby, Sept. 18. In the House of Commons this mornir.g Mr. Neville Chamberlain moved a financial resolution m connection with the National Economy Bill which authorises Orde's-in-Council for effecting reductions m State expenditure. Regarding Rational Health Insurance,192 words
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Article92 1931-09-19 11 Mr. Neville Chamberlain's Estimate f ßeuters Service] London, Sept. 18. An increase m the present record unemployment figures by 200.000 to 3.000.000 wa; antlcipated m a speech by Mr. Neville Chamberlain m the House of Commons on the National Economy Bill. He said this was the BMUmsd fißiire92 words
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Article234 1931-09-19 11 Finance Bill London, Sept. 18. Arrangements for carrying through conversion of the 5 per cent. War Loan 1929-47 set forth m a Finance Bill, published to-day, follow the announcement made by Mr. Snowden on Sept. 10th. Stock-holders may have issued to them a bonus fund to form234 words
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Article100 1931-09-19 11 Representatives of Commerce Appointed I Reuter's Service I Bombay, Sept. 18. Indian commerce will, after all. be represented at the Round Table Conference. Sir Purshotamda-, Thakurdas. and Mr. Jamal Mohamed are sailing next week, and a third delegate, Mr. G. D. Birla. is alr?ady m London. [Sir Pur.100 words
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Article91 1931-09-19 11 Siam Steam Navigation Co. Pass Dividend [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 Bangkok, Sept. 19. The Siam Steam Navigation Company, the well-known shipping firm operating between Bangkok and Singapore, proposes to pass its dividend for the first time for very many years. The cause is attributed to the general91 words
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Article41 1931-09-19 11 Duke and Duchess of Brabant to be Japan's Guests [Render's JStrvicej Brussels, Sept. 18. The Duke and Duchess of Brabant are leaving for the Par East m March at the invitation of the Emperor of Japan.41 words
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Advertisement23 1931-09-19 11 Amongst passengers by the P. and O. Kashmir this week from home was Mr. L. E. Slowe of Henry Waugh and Co., Penang.23 words
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Advertisement95 1931-09-19 11 I B v X flr f DmLI /A'^BvvT^B^Bflßtai^^^^^^^^^^^^fl^Bk STOCKED BY ROBINSON Co., Ltd. (ESTABLISHED 1858) SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR Ip^ I I 111 best or>, I |J 5-^ypore I exposed iron and steel work. I I U not affected by I atmospheric changes, I chemical fumes, or salt I Water,95 words
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Article616 1931-09-19 12 LONDON OPINION Hankers* Meeting With Prime Minister SAFEGUARDING THE POUND [Reuter's Service] Londen, Sept. 18Despite the opposition to it expressed at a meeting of the Liberal Parliamentary Party yesterday, political opinion Ls generally convinced thore will be an early appeal to the rountry by the National Government616 words
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Article101 1931-09-19 12 "Set Upon by This Infuriated Wild Cat" "He was Ml upon by this infuriated wild i-at". said Counsel m the Fourth Police Court yesterday when a Teochew coolie wdman and a Chinese Municipal sanitary inspector appeared on cross-summonses charging each other with assault. The Inspector alleged that when101 words
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Article76 1931-09-19 12 Two of Principal Leaders Released IKo iter s Service 1 Vier.ru. Sep.. 18. A MMge from UN .states th?.t Prince Starherbu^' nnd Qensnl Puchm lyr have been provision illy r.-lrnsed. A Vienna MM|| ol last Saturday stated Pfreimer's revet has cmple.ely collapsed and Pfrrimcr is reported to have76 words
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Article44 1931-09-19 12 Amnn«s Hrn subsrr'.pticnr received by the Ho Hi n X Eank for lbs China Flcod Relief Fund h ihe sum or $l4f> from the staff and pupil«r I/p Mi-. tiers Srhool ef 218 Queen Street and 61 Wau-rlj3 Street, Singapore44 words
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Article361 1931-09-19 12 HONG KONG'S MUI-TSAI Powers of Inspectors Defined New regulations under the Female Domestic Service Ordinance provide that the inspection and control of nrii-tsvi m Hong Kong rh; 11 be carried out and undertaken by officers appointed by the Governor to be Inspectors of Mvi Tsai. The361 words
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Article363 1931-09-19 12 Ancestors' Close Association With the Art His Excellency the Governor Sir Cecil Clementi m the course of his speech at the opening of the Si. Clair orp.an at the I lemorial Hall on Thursday night, said Fond a> I am of music. I am no musician.363 words
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Article88 1931-09-19 12 C.P.O. Willis Entertained By British Legion IReuter's Servicel London, Sept. 17. The Poseidon hero. Chief Petty Officer Willis. was entertained this evening by the Mo!o5 ;:>y Branca of the British Legion, of which he is an honorary member. He was presented with a t-cld watch and Mrs. Willis88 words
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Article55 1931-09-19 12 Three Pits Nought by French' Syndicate LorvJon, Sept. 9. S-Jine sDiisction ha) fce?n caused by an announcement that I French syndicate has bought iP three Welsh coal-pits and is negotiating for the prrchnsj of two more. The pits m question tarn cut the f amour, WcL;h steam co?.l.55 words
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Article46 1931-09-19 12 Alexander Britto. a British subject, chirged with an assault on Celesta Ncrcnlu and with damaging an automobile, tvas sentenced tc tv.o month-/ impri enment m Shanghai en S;:pt. 9 J A medical examination icve?l?d that Brftt3 V v I not aware of what he war. dolii?.46 words
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GANDHI'S GENTLE COMPLAINT
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Article168 1931-09-19 12 Suggestions to be Taken to Government I Reuter's Service] London, Sept. 17. Gandhi lodged "a gentle and humble ccmplaint against His Majesty's advisers" at .the Federal Structure Commission of the 'Round Table Conference to-day for not giving members a lead. He wanted them to place their cards168 words
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Article552 1931-09-19 12 A SENSE OF UNREALITY" "Delegates not the Chosen Ones of India" IBiitish Radio Official Service 1 Rugby, Sept. 17. Mr. Gandhi made a long spech at the Federal Structure Committee meeting to-day, m the course of a general discussion on the composition cf the methods of election to the Federal552 words
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Article59 1931-09-19 12 Record Flight by R.A.F. Flying Boat [British Radio Official Service 1 Rugby, Sept. 17. At th^ end of a test flight to th« o"H back a Royal Air Force Saro Seven flying-boat yesterday set up a new record for the longest non-stop fight for flying-boats, when it59 words
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Article84 1931-09-19 12 The death occurred at the Country Hospital at Shanghai of Mr. James Galbraith Irvine, of the Whangpco Conserve ncy Board. Mr. Irvine was one of the victims of the attack by robbers on a Whangpoo Conservancy Board launch last year when he was seriously wounded anc 1 Mr. J. R.84 words
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Article531 1931-09-19 12 A WARNING Operation of a Chinese Gang Swift action has been taken by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank to frustrate a gang of note forgers who are said to be operating m Peking and Tientsin, (says the South China Morning Post.) Immediately531 words
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Article150 1931-09-19 12 Statement by Mr. Philip Snowden [British Radio Official Berv<cei Rugby. Sept. 17. In a parliamentary answer on wor debts m tfcf House of Commons to-day the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr. Philip Snowden) stated that the net war debt duo to i:.'.r Efrttain by Italy the stoning oi150 words
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Article97 1931-09-19 12 Damage to Chinese Shops [From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 18. In the early hours of this morning fire broke out m the roof of a rice dealer's shop at Rembau Street. Klang, and spread to the adjcining houses, one of a provision dealer and the other97 words
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Article66 1931-09-19 12 Austria's Biggest Taxpayers May Leave Vienna, Sept. 8. A rumour is current that Austria's biggest tix-payer, the House of Rcthschild, intend^ Vaving the country. Their losses m the Amstel Bank and the Kredit-Amtalt are e-timatel at -ver 80 million schillings, and it Ls stated that 'he Paris66 words
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Article32 1931-09-19 12 A Reutor cable announces the death of Sir Howard Grubb, scientific adviser to the Commissioner of Irish Lights since 1913, and flstro■•imical instrument maker and contractor to British, ColcniaJ and foreign governments.32 words
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Article203 1931-09-19 12 BEATING THE PLANES South American Air Mail Service [Reuter's Service] Berlin, Sept. 18. The Graf -Zeppelin left Friedrichsh; fen M 1.15 this morning for Pernambuco. BerUn, Sept. 8. The Graf Zeppelin did the journey to Pernambuco and back to Priedrichshafen m 15: hours— 7l hours going203 words
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Article395 1931-09-19 12 Million Ticals Damage m A YVWk The first thaife that greeted the eye of the early riser this morning (says tho Bangkok Tim.s of Sept. 12> was a red glow on the horizon showing that a bis fire was m prcgresr. It proved to be m a thickly395 words
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Article141 1931-09-19 12 Accused on Trial at Assizes The trial began before Mr. Justice Terrell flt the Assizes yesterday cf the Chinese Charged with murder at Pulau Tekong m June. j On the evening In question, it will b-j remembered a Chinese prmctt with a chopper entered house which was141 words
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Article65 1931-09-19 12 America's Puhli- Enemy I Renter's Service Prcvidence. Rhod? Island, Sr^t. 17. Harry Vo'p«. fcbe Dotorlom bootlggggf and mfcrmer. whoso death the rnderworld hta b h expecting for tbe past Spi y oars, was found der 1 to the back scat of a motorcar with i bullet m th?65 words
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Article32 1931-09-19 12 Report of Naval Mutiny Denied Uteuter's Service 1 Lisbon, Sept. 17. T>ere b no trath m the report from Spain 9f the Portugese uaval mutiny. The wholr Dvntry h quiet32 words
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Article531 1931-09-19 12 INQUEST POSTPONED "Vfctta" StU To H tV€ s <*n In India n RAJAB AU-r^AlMuv! Enquiries to be made |q mination of account bookj I sary to postpone the c into tlit mystery of tin i found m a plant.iUcr. *fl on Angus! 2. it will be531 words
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Article33 1931-09-19 12 £1,000,0 M [or Public Funds The Chi:. Philip Bn< wdenl i Oommom thai Broadcasting c< the Jipht of tin Corporation had which, out ol I lie ticca r* x\ funds VOtlM :••<•:..33 words
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Article24 1931-09-19 12 Wr. Norn Engla 1 i RefUfl r. to I Nrrnrin. 0 mailed on the Duche He is travelU pearing ni th24 words
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Article11 1931-09-19 12 The current RA> rated M •<<• nehi P Robin on :< >u! M11 words
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SPORT OF THE DAY.
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Article3142 1931-09-19 13 HUGE ATTENDANCES Arsenal's Weakness m Defence London. Aug. 31. Football has arrived at la3t and its continued popularity can be gauged by the huge crowds the total attendance on Saturday amounting to three quarters of a million. In London. 150.000 poople attended six matches, cnly one of3,142 words
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Article331 1931-09-19 13 Rush Experiment Not Successful I Proa Our Own Correspondent I I- o, don. Sept. I. There was not a great deal of interest taken m Scottish football over Uh we?k-end owiir^ to the opening of the English season. It is generally Mid that several of the reputed likely331 words
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Article133 1931-09-19 13 The number Of d": tlr; In tbi Municipal yr .4 ■>i Btnfcpore for the week endiu'r ■qpeaakv 12th w«s only 147 -)-nr4 a mortality r:\U- c»f 19.48 compared with 24.9«> the pmcaadlni wr«-k ?B.io m v- »rre pondlnc weak oC last y«-»r uid 29. 30 the133 words
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Advertisement273 1931-09-19 13 Q row ing Children need extra y itamins 'fanmßfcflß Io prevent them from P^'^'^lSH outgrowing their strength," pSSfIB augment the diet with an fc^^fflM nrracmnal mulcts. |«vua*t mait(*si»i,kk)|Bßl occasional course ot rv: 'f-'&Pts&DlaM H LjF Li Ilk ma k m±-,^sM Cod Liver Oil with tesKs^J Malt Extract glT^y RrdititJ tammil*273 words
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Advertisement944 1931-09-19 14 BLUE FUNNEL LINE REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. FORTNIGHTLY EXPRESS SEPVICI- MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE I ON DON AND N. CONTINENT. Thri< c Monthly Service Liverpool, Havre and Glasgow. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Doe. Sails MENELAUS For M'seilles, Casablanca. L'don. R'dam944 words
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Advertisement598 1931-09-19 14 EUerman Bueknail 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. 12 s.s. CITY OP ADELAIDE Nov 25 HOMEWARDS. s-5. CITY OF598 words
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Advertisement424 1931-09-19 14 British India and Apcar Line* (Incorporated m England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S N Co UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERVM LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SEKVIU OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA iapav Doe Tonnage. Sinjrapore. f »>» 1931. ""upon KASHMIR 9.000 Sept. 19 KALYAN <M)424 words
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Advertisement745 1931-09-19 15 0. S. K. Lone. m EU*Or* AFRICA, NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INDIA. M i:«)M MARU LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK (Express Freight Service) iFtom Kobe) 21 »HKI LONDON. Rotterdam. Hamburg (Bremen) an Antwerp via Penang, Colombo, Adeji and Port Said Sept. 18 19 jjjgTOS >i*» DIRBAN. Cape Town. Rio745 words
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Advertisement600 1931-09-19 15 w), DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES, UU (M Mil I SAILING NOTICK \l» j\\ PRESIDENT LINERS. JIM Mi I ;TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOS lON \wß ■I I j FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO 118 ■11 SUEZ. PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES AM> m\\ GENOA. j IM Arrive Leave Le*v irrtvr600 words
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Advertisement838 1931-09-19 15 K. P. M. RONEVKUJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA.) (Inroiporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH If US NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 5451. with sub-connections to.— Passpge. Freight. Transhipment. Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives m the StiaiUs Settlements (Singapore and Phhhji«i o: the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION838 words
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Article122 1931-09-19 16 Misses Sailing Boat And Hits Pier A dummy torpedo fired from the Admiralty range m Portland harbour went out of its course, missed a sailing boat by a few inches and crashed into the wooden pier m Old Castle Cove, smashing the footbridge. The war-head of the torpedo122 words
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Article91 1931-09-19 16 Hull Corporation Employee Claims Compensation When he kicked at a cigarette carton lying on the floor at the Hull Tram Depot, an employee's unlaced shoe flew oft" and struck another workman m the face, fracturing his jaw. George Henry Davidson, the injured man. claimed compensation from91 words
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Article19 1931-09-19 16 Solicitor, at Kingston: Is she a sober woman? Witness: She is a teetotaller. Solicitor: That is more than sober.19 words
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Advertisement566 1931-09-19 16 Burns Pfailp Line. (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the veil-known steamer MARELLA (7.375 tons) and the 8.8. MANOOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only.] MARELLA Is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de luxe,566 words
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Advertisement615 1931-09-19 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. TT (isttorporatod tn UAA.) **V| GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New Vorfc Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). UJB. SILVERSANDAL Sept. 23 Sep t 28 T MB. SILVERWILLOW Oct. 8 Oc t 13 M.S. SILVERYEW Nov. 3 Nov 9 For rates and particulars615 words
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Miscellaneous660 1931-09-19 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. 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 Slam 7.30 a.m. F.M.S., Batu Anara, Batu Pahat, Kluang,660 words
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Miscellaneous423 1931-09-19 16 CHURCH SERVICES ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL 16TH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 6.50 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.30 a.m. Matins. 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). 9.15 a.m. Holy Communion. 5.30 p.m. Evensong (Choral) and Sermon. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. Holy Communion. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7 a.m. Holy Communion. ST.423 words
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Article100 1931-09-19 17 Uh(v; II will leive port on the 20th ••••id of 3 p.m. I O Paul Dcumor arrived here from Ml pigs. J J Sneddon. Master Mariner. anted a permanent Pilot Licence District of Singapore. O. Garbeta. has left Hong Kong ted to arrive at this Port100 words
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Article311 1931-09-19 17 Story of Fastnet Race Tragedy M;. iter.es 11.. which, while comFastnet race, met with bad hid to be abandoned by her crew, Ml vjk Docks later with the trawler' le. f vale Colonel C Hudson, of Hull. -d from the yacht, which waa ~i tow by the311 words
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Article200 1931-09-19 17 Passing of Famous understood on good authority that the lantlc liner Carmania has been taken London-New York service and her crew and that she ta to be scrapped at O-ton Clinartfer, cnce the pride of was built m 1905 on the Clyde. m us through her adventurous200 words
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Article111 1931-09-19 17 I m fares makes it possible to <nti(. third class, for £15 10s.. f:ir dearer than the minimum travel thirty years ago. In 1904. ';<r between British. American. teamshjp companies was at its Itch journalist decided to see m the way of exploiting H. trip111 words
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Article510 1931-09-19 17 Cook Accidentally Shot by Mate Giving evidence at the Central Magistracy at the resumed inquest on Hong Ming-kwai who was killed by a bullet accidentally discharged from a rifle aboard the China Navigation Shantung on which he was employed as second cook. Mr. E. G. Long, the Second510 words
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Article392 1931-09-19 17 Champlain to be Ready Next Spring St. Vi zaire. Aug. 15. The new passenger liner. Champlain. belonging to the Compagnie Generate Transatlantique. was launched here to-day. Paris, \ag. 12. The French Line's new ship, the Champlain. will be completed m the Spring of 1932. and put into service392 words
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Article28 1931-09-19 17 From Netherlands E: st Indies on S?pt. 15th.: Mrs. Ramukers van Praag. Mr. Dtmcny. Mr. Dellaert. Mrs. Dellaert From Medan to Singapore: Mr. Klooster. Mr. Knapp.28 words
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Article29 1931-09-19 17 From Singapore to Medaii: Mr. Knapp. Mr. Tsukamoto. From Singapore to Netherlands East Indies: Mr. Mijalieff; Mrs. Mijnlieff; Mr. Murch. The Right Reverend the Bishop of Singapore.29 words
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Article966 1931-09-19 17 I HISTORY RECALLED Master Formerly m Straits Steamship Co. Since the foundering of the Kwongsang, every available detail regarding the disaster with its resultant ioss of lives has been published, but so far very little has been recalled about the vessel herself, her career and966 words
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Article144 1931-09-19 17 Five shots were fired by the second officer of the steamer Bonus at Shanghai at a gang of thieves who had bearded his ship and who escaped with about $15,000 worth of serge. It is not known whether the shots had any effect. The officer was asleep m144 words
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Advertisement206 1931-09-19 17 The New A\ r _> SCENIC ROUTE V Throng!* Nature's WonderlattdUThe Canaifiair Rockies Cross Canada from Vancouver by the route of the lowest altitude and easiest gradient of any transconi tincntal line. Yet see the highest Canadian Rocky peaks and the rugged wonde-s of Jasper National Part For Booklets and206 words
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Advertisement337 1931-09-19 17 AMERICAN EXPRESS CO. INC. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) International BANKING and TRAVEL SERVICES. Travellers Cheques. Letters of Credit. Mooe* Orders. Drafts. Transfers of Fnnds bj and Cable. Tours. Cruises Steamship fTiun lali— Railroad Tickets. Barrage InKuraare SINGAPORE No. 1, Col Iyer Q«ay. Lwomu> VSMyL sg'pyicin For Everything Appertaining to Travel, Banking337 words
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Article1481 1931-09-19 18 A brief historical skeU h of the present staiion VSIAB reveals the f;ut that Singapore, mainly through the efforts of the Singapore Harbour Board, can lay legitimate ("hums to haling performed pio leer work m sh;»t wave telephony and broadcasting m this part of the world.1,481 words
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Article945 1931-09-19 18 Everywhere "On. yes. lt'| the new BBC. building," you will hear people say as JTCU walk from Langhamplace into Portland-place, and glance at the high. Mnooth. white walls that now dominate the familiar candle-extinguisher spire of All Sauls' Church, writes a wireless ccrrespor.dent of the Evening945 words
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Article130 1931-09-19 18 Statement By Local Soviet Authorities Riga, (Lativa), Aug. 14. Replying to a reprimand from Moscow, the Soviet authorities at Archangel repudiate responsibility for djlpy m loading timber of foreign learners involving sometimes seven weeks' demurrage, because the delay is due to internal trail? port chaos and130 words
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Article175 1931-09-19 18 Wireless Society and Government Policy The Honorary Secretary of the Ascateur Wireless: Society of Malaya (Singapore) writ s to us m fellows: Sir.-with regfrd to the announcement the local Pres.s that officials of th? p« ts ar< Telegraphs Department recently came on a visil to Singapore and informed175 words
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Article43 1931-09-19 18 Saturday 2 p.m. Hakit Timah Range All Casuals Ist Bn. TnMe "B": Parrcr Range A!' Casuals 2nd Bn. Table "A". Sunday 7.30 a.m. Bukit Timah Rang* Al! Cas.iMs Ist Bn. Table "B"; Farrer RamJr Ml Casuais 2nd Bn. Tab».-» "A".43 words
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Advertisement410 1931-09-19 18 BANKS AND INSURANCE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE 38, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. 2 Agencies and Branches Alor Star Hong Kong I Saigon410 words
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Advertisement324 1931-09-19 18 MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. 'Incorporated m England. t Reserve Fund and Rest 1.*****5 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq.. J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelfard Esq., Sir Thomas Catto, Bart hSir C. C. Barrie, K.B.E. LONDON BANKERS: Midland324 words
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Advertisement196 1931-09-19 18 THE ith r i^\ BRITISH y IXSirtlNc. COMTAM LM||l FIRE, MARINE, rRASm ANI i MOTOR CAR INBUBANCE ACCEPTED |i LOWEST CVBEEM RATES L O. MARQOUOt Ofltoe: 2. Fini. THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION i Tft FIRE, MARINE, MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE. LC. JOHNSON G ■BAR OfTICE: 3-. M196 words
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Miscellaneous490 1931-09-19 18 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations which can be received m Singapore daily: Java Stations: Bandoeng PLM 24.46 metres from about 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Uusual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok,490 words
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Article177 1931-09-19 19 Li Ml Dividend and Bonus the directors' eighteenth retlden Of Eastern United As- j For the year enatd June d at the annual meeting M Malarra-st. at noon. I come loss reinsurances and ount.s t> $272.032 47. The net' md outstanding amount to 1 1 74 i'cr177 words
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Article63 1931-09-19 19 Mabj Inited and Sempah Losses 58 SERVICE— COPYRIUHT J London. Sept. IK. pMI slums a loss op the 2 M white debenture interest da] lorn £2.545. Tru> pro- f the crop for the current show: a loss, ofl £5.441. prafli and la account belni »r the curr nt63 words
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Article39 1931-09-19 19 taerfeam Beaten m New Zealand Wellington (N.Z.). 1 half-ye.irly imports of motori v.tie the lowest for nine years, tually show an increase, claimol the total of 2,629 (value ish imports numbered 1.457. «7S and American 327.39 words
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Article130 1931-09-19 19 I Pttring RubbtT and Tin for the itj 28, including £1.001 surplus menta, amounted lo £1,143 I tor 1929-30). and after writing buildings £972 remains to be irii Again no dividend Ls raeonral managers m the East ;ran!y to reduce their fee by September 1. 1930.130 words
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Article50 1931-09-19 19 tadta OflfcJal Service! Rugby. Sepl. 11. Amsterdam 12.04 j »J l.v r Berlin 20.59-. ichamt 817. Rio 3. Buenos ii 18 18' L Geneva 24.89'^. Hoof Kong us. Lisbon 110. KM*. Moivle Video 21 Vi <' ]<> 18.18' Paris 123.96' i. tangtel Is. 1%d.. Vienna Yokohama 2s 13-32 d..50 words
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Article22 1931-09-19 19 worry is an attitude towards I iMMMBf that this affair of "ly part of a great myatery *Hd behind U/e— Mr Reginald22 words
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Article127 1931-09-19 19 NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE Changes m Representative Prices I United Press Association] New York. S*pt. 16 17. American Can Common 85 87« 4 Cities Service (Com). 8 r_ t B,*8 Colombia Gas and Electric 21 -s 23 CurtLs Wright 2 2-. ttoctrtc Bond and Share Corp. 25 7 26 1127 words
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Article354 1931-09-19 19 The Mazda Patent Expires m Japan The Department of Commerce and Industry has decided not permit the Tokyo Denki Kaishi to extend the life of i. pr.'nv. for "Mazda" gas-filled bulbs which expires on August 31. says the Japan Chronicle. Th Tokyo DenkJ K^.iia Cte American O. E.354 words
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Article188 1931-09-19 19 Cut Down the I By Dutch Air Mail I London. Sept. 1. Ifr A J. Lewis (London) writes to the Daily T< uraph: I havi' read with much Interest paragraph m the Daily Telegraph under (he headinir "Another Rubber Control Scheme.' Would n i simpler method ot dealing188 words
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Article76 1931-09-19 19 Valuable Discovery to Benefit Denmark ((tporha^n. Sept. 9. The Uaniiih East Greenland expedition under Lange and Koch, which includes two German .srk'nti.sts, has returned and has been received by the authorities and by large crowds. Its leader has announced that they had discovered vast coal fields m East76 words
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Article346 1931-09-19 19 To- Day's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES September 18 SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2J37* London, 3 months* sight 2|3 2732 London, 60 days' sight 23 13J16 London, 30 days' sight 23 25J32 London, demand 23 Iljl6 London. T.T. 2[3% Lyons and Paris, demand 1425 Hamburg, demand 234 tt Norn. New346 words
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66 1931-09-19 19 September 18th., 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers. R. 6.5. equal to London Btandard. Spot I% 7 s Standard R.S.S. on Tender Oct. 7 7^ 8 November 8 8K Oct. -Dec. 8 Bs Jan. -March 8 8 1 Tone of Market Steady Sellers reserved. Latest Cable66 words
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Article914 1931-09-19 19 FRIDAY. SEPT. ISTH CLOSING QUOTATION* Bayers Setters. Asam Kumbang (£> 2ls Od 22s 9d c.d. I Austral Malay 18s 20s Ayer Hitam ($> 10s lis c.d. jßangrin Tin 10s Us Batang Padang iti 10 is Batu Caves ($1) 25 30 Bukit Arang ($1 30 40 nom. Burmah914 words
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Article500 1931-09-19 19 Bud-Grafting Immature Areas The following was the report of the directors of the DufT Development Company submitted at the thirtieth ordinary ger.eral meeting of the Company m London, on Sjpt. 3rd. The credit balance brought forward on Profit and Loso Account, after deduct ins Eastern Staff Commission for500 words
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Article167 1931-09-19 19 LEWIS PEAT'S REPORT Dull Markets Continue Sinffaprre. Sept. 18. The market continues dull with sellers reserved and very little business passing. American statistics for August received during the week were not at all encouraging. Consumption being down to 27 600 tons, and Stocks showing an increase of 6.800 tons, at167 words
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Article48 1931-09-19 19 Illllllinil, Barkir and Co.. IViutng. AkimiUs: Kamuntlns Tin Dredging (First hair September), Output (Pikui.s*. »>O7 against 1.6 M <i 930». Hours run 470 against (520. Pangnga River Tin < First ball September), Output (P*kuls) 9io ugainst 885 1930 Hours run 591 Rj ;iin i 557.48 words
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Article418 1931-09-19 19 A Loss on the Year's Working Mi. S. Q. WoOf presided over the annual Roner-.l meeting Of KhMMf Rubber Ctimiwnv Limited, held yesterday m the Hongkong Bank Building Otfcen PNMt Ml Messrs S If Mo*s. E. S. Manas,;eh aiid J. W. Oookam M wing the ■doptton of the418 words
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Article216 1931-09-19 19 Texan Restriction Scheme For 19:52 [Reuters Service 1 Austin. TV via. Srpt. IK. The Texan Lower House has passed a Bill Will Wing the cotton Mmn m 1932-3 to onethird oi the present area. Tlic Senate favours limitation to one- fourth. The Southern States. generally, favour restriction but216 words
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Article262 1931-09-19 19 m Rubber Market l T p on Halancc Singapore. S<pt. 17. There has been no reatara of social interest during the period under review and prie > locally close below bed but up v on balanc To-riavs cablet quote Umsmi up mm. to 2 (i. and New York262 words
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Article45 1931-09-19 19 Tiu* Manager of Urn local bnmch of the East era Bunk baa received the follow lug fcetegraai from Head OAee m Umdon: Dtarectom declare Interim Dividend at tin rate at 3s. (three -hillings) per sharr KOldafll to iruonu' tax at 3s 6d. |jer45 words
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Advertisement70 1931-09-19 19 \sscts exceed $12,000.000 Assurance to force over $38,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m the Strait* Settlement*) HKAC O^OE W,nc hes r Bmm Slngapore uomQK omm:riou re n. O«np» y hM £M .»oo .epclU, with U» aafmat o^n o, «4 .-npu- .a. Bmw, Ufc A-ur^ o-p^. Act70 words
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Article748 1931-09-19 20 EFAST GAME s Have More of (he Chances Malayan C hir-cse. 3: Chinese Athletic 2. Four draws m succession would have been an unusual record for a touring team, but had yesterday's gam? between the Hong Kong footballers and the Malayan Chinese ended as their748 words
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Article230 1931-09-19 20 Representative Side The Malayan representatives who are to take pan, m the Chinece Olympic meeting are to leave Singrpore to-morrow b- the Kashmir and by various other steamers during the next few days. To play football m the Olympic tournam.-iV. and also m series of matches, two230 words
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Article20 1931-09-19 20 Mr. j Smith, Locomotive Driver. Federated Malay states Railway, has been appointed to a< I-omotive Foreman. Federated Malay states Railway.20 words
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Article273 1931-09-19 20 Another Win for Kleinntan and Smith The successful autumn lawn tennis tournament at the S.C.C. came te a conclusion m fine weather at the Club yesterday with the final of tl.e Profession Pairs, m which D. H. Kleinman and R. F. Smith, (winners of the open doubles at273 words
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Article226 1931-09-19 20 Yesterday's Cullen Cup Results Rt: suits of yesterday's ties m the Tanglin Club lawn tennis tournament were. ullen Cup Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Walker scr. beat Miss Margolicuth and Pelglase plus 15 B—6.8 6. 9 7. Mrs. Dawson and Prentis owe 4 beat SquadLdr. and Mrs. Mylne226 words
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Article56 1931-09-19 20 Yesterdays results m the SRC. tournament were Dcubles Handicap V. C. de Souza and E. Tessensohn beat Dr. W. F Carnegy and Dr. E. W. D'Cruz 7—5. 5 7. 6—2. Veterans' Handicap "A" R. Pearse beat E. Ryan 2— 6. 6—2, 7—5. Single Handicap "B" K. C. Balhetchet56 words
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Article131 1931-09-19 20 Recent results m the S.C.R.C. tournament are Singles Championship John Un beat Chia Teck Yam wo.. Lai Kwcng Chun beat Yap Ah Hyan 7 5. 6 l. "B" Dcubles H'cap semi-final Tan Chiap Choon and Lew Kee Ngiap beat Tr.n Siong Tenc and Loh Jwee Yong B—lo,8 10,131 words
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Article47 1931-09-19 20 Gloucester and Swansea Win London, Sept. 10. The following Rugby Union matches took place to-day:— Strcud 3: Gloucester 9 Swansea 32: Pontardawe 3. THE RUGBY LEAGUE London, Sept. 10. Barrow lost on thoir own ground to St. Helens o—90 9 to-day m the Rugby League.47 words
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Article71 1931-09-19 20 Captain B. H. Ramsay. M.V.0., who recently returned to England m command of the cruiser Kent, m which he had been Flag Captain and Chief ot Staff to Admiral Sir Arthur Waistell m China, will be employed at the Admiralty j for two months before becoming Royal Navy instructor at71 words
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Article458 1931-09-19 20 VILLA AND WEDNESDAY Liverpool Derby Match To-day Chelsta's star players vill have their most severe tests this week, for after to-day's match. Hi which they have to entertain Aston Villa <who beat them 2 nil at Stamford Bridge last season) they have to pay a visit to458 words
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Article189 1931-09-19 20 Shamrock V. Secures Chief Honours IBy Dutch Air Maill I From Our Own Correspondent London* Sept. 1. The big yachting season was brought to a conclusion on Saturday. Unfortunately, however, the chief events arranged by the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta Committee were abandoned owing to the189 words
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Article135 1931-09-19 20 Kens Chuan-Polson Half Back Combination R. W. Brown will captain the Penang Rugby XV this season. The first practice took place on Tuesday and was m the nature of a pipe opener. There was a good turn out of players. It seemed like old times to see Keng135 words
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Article110 1931-09-19 20 The proposed Ceylon cricket tour to India m December is off. It is learnt that a telegram has been received by the Honorary Secretary of the Ceylon Cricket Association from the Board of Control m India to ttie effect that it regretted the impossibility of arranging a satisfactory tour. The110 words
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197 1931-09-19 20 THE WORLD'S BEST Miss Betty Nuthall No. 3 [By Dutch Air Mail] [From Our Ov:n Correspondent j London, Sept. 1. Three British women are among the best ten women lawn tennis players m the world, according to M. Pierre Gillou. president cf the French Lawn197 words
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Article185 1931-09-19 20 Keppel vs. Sepoy Lines The following teams have been chosen to represent Keppel G. C. and Sepoy Lines G.C. m the match at Sepoy Lines to-morrow morning: Keppel players mentioned first. H. I. Jones and F. V. Boardman vs. J. B. Carr and J. S. English. J. M. Watt185 words
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Article107 1931-09-19 20 Berg Down for "Eight" m First Round New York. Sept. 11. Canzoiieri won the decision over Kid Berg m the recent championship contest as the result of clean, hard and straight blows. It was an exhibition of delightful boxing. He floored Berg for a count ol eight107 words
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Article206 1931-09-19 20 Thomson Wins Boys* Championship IBy Dutch Air Mail] I From Our Own Correspondent] Lcndon Sept. 1. The rival competitors m the All-Scottish final of the boys' amateur championship at Killermont were Francis McGloin. a 16-year-old boy who has just finished his schooling at St. Joseph's. Blackheath. and Hector206 words
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Article73 1931-09-19 20 [Reuter's Service] New Yorfc, Sept. 18. latest baseball results are as follow: NATIONAL LEAGUE St. Louis 2: New York 7. Pittsburgh 0: Boston i. Pittsburgh 4: Boston 2. Chicago 4: Brooklyn 3. Cincinnati 3: Philadelphia 8. AMERICAN LEAGUE New York 17: St. Louis 0. New York 6: St.73 words
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Advertisement456 1931-09-19 20 THE LEGAL STATUS OF THE MALAY STATI S BY Roland Braddel^, Barrister-at-Law, etc. A new light on a much canvassed probfe* enabling the "man m the street" to understaS clearly the legal side of the political problems of Malaya and to appreciate and value corrci-Hv the present reform proposals. Malaya456 words
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