The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 22 September 1931
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Title Section18 1931-09-22 1 The Singapore FreePress NO. 13,447. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1931. 20 PACES DAILY. 10 CENTS.18 words
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Article240 1931-09-22 1 Numerous cables from Reuter, supple- merited by British official wireless messages, tgive the latest news concerning: the Government's decision temporarily to suspend the gild standard, the Bill to give effect to which was introduced by Mr. Snow den m the House of Commons yesterday Page 11. Fighting240 words
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Article895 1931-09-22 1 When one is cognisant of and has happy memories of an early morning m the late spring of England, say among the Surrey Hills, where the air is of such indefinable beauty and strength that it is difficult adequately to describe, it- must seem almo-t sacrilege to write895 words
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Advertisement206 1931-09-22 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness am! fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. Raffles H«tel >^, __s____a s^ fj >JNT ACCOMMODATION >^0^ <J^ a £Sr S WITH >^ >^ )L)ERN SANITATION >/^<^ 0 <^\m.^^ <*? S rERMS MODERATE >^ «T >^ >^_C >fc x /iO^ GRILL UNDHR EXPERT206 words
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Advertisement179 1931-09-22 1 THE EUROPE ORCHESTRA EUROPE HOTEL *™y S ing meals EVERY DAY. TO-NIGHT r% Wk, MUSIC ON THE VERANDAH Dinner S Dance „s NON EVENING DRESS. ORCHESTRA DIRECTED BY Dinner and Dance $2.50. No Charge y^ R H LAMBIE. for Dancing. up-to-date grill. TIFFINS AND DINNERS FINEST CUISINE A SpEfIAUTY. BEST179 words
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Advertisement419 1931-09-22 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Notice by Krppel Golf Clvb Page 2. Forthcoming Theatre attractions Page 9. Blankets of all weights ficm Little's Page 10. Chevalier's latest H.M.V. record from Moutrie's Page 20. CHRYSLER. LOWIMTIALCOST /J y ORIENTAL HOTEL 76 77 BRAS BASAH ROAD For the best Hotel food and accommodation m Singapore,419 words
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Advertisement11 1931-09-22 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article21 1931-09-22 2 Second Visit to Pernambuco [Reuter's Service] Pernaonbuco. Sept. 21. The Gral -Zeppelin arrived over the city at seven o'clock to-night.21 words
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Article72 1931-09-22 2 Eurasian Woman Charged With Cheating An Eurasian woman named Mrs. Grage was produced before the District Judge. Mr. G. C. Dodd, yesterday, charged with cheating m respect of S2OO. It is alleged that the accused induced a Chinese to deliver the money to her on false representations72 words
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Article220 1931-09-22 2 The following novels were added to Raffles L.brary during the past fortnight: Acland (Dyke) Sundown. Aldis (Dorothy) Murder :n a Hayi-tack Baker (George) Ebcne^r WaL'.N with God Blocmfield (Paul) The Moth of Holiness. Btooks (Colin) Three Yards of Cord. Browne (Barum) The Devil and X Y. Z. Bullett220 words
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Article153 1931-09-22 2 The following is the programme of drills tip to and for week-ending September 27th. Tuesday, 6.30 p.m.. Drill Hall. M.G. Platoon <Eur>. N.C.Os. Course. 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall. B" Company 6 PI.. L.G. 30 Yards Range. Wednesday. 5.30 p.m.. Drill Hall. All Officers and Senior N.C.Os., Lecture153 words
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Advertisement445 1931-09-22 2 BUSINESS CARDS. MARBLE MERCHANTS. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. %m. 1 3. Penhas Road, .iff Lavender Street—Phone 6075. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY H. NUGENT BUCKERIDGE Highest Class Work Lowest Rates LAIDLAW BUILDING— ph <> n 789 I MARBLE CHIPPINGS, ROAD METAL LIME FOR SALE Delivery ex Railway Siding Alongside Quarry. Marble Tombstones and445 words
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Advertisement390 1931-09-22 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 and delivery at Transport Centre of five 4 -ton petrol driven chassis. Date of390 words
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Advertisement465 1931-09-22 2 NOTICES. 11 1 If Buy the Best 111 If LeSS ften 111 If There is no economy m I buying inexpensive and badly made Electric Torches and Batterie*. The less you pay *h* ofrener you purchase the batteries. Ray-O-VAC FloshliaH** and Batteries are mud« by one of the oldest makers465 words
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Advertisement431 1931-09-22 2 AUCTION SALE SHEEP AUSTRALIAN^ 600 To be sold by Public Auction ai THE ASIATIC CATTLE COS SHEDS KAMPONG AMPAT OFF MCPHERSON ROAD, BOIOAPOI On Wednesday, Sept. 2:) rd, af 11 a.m (To be sold m Lots to suit purchasers. NOW ON VIEW CHEONG KOON Telephone No. 7998 ""SORES Of AIL431 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous244 1931-09-22 2 >.' i TDK WEEK Toes Jay. 22 nd High Water. 08.34, 7.4 ft., 19.02. 7.8 ft. Singapore Psychological Association, Adelphi Hotel, a.15 nm. Tennis: S.C.R.C. tournament'.*"*? ss Football: Anglo-Chinese School vs. Kuala Lumpur Victoria Institution. Wednesday. 23rd High Water. 09 17. 7.9 ft.. 20.20, 8.3 ft. Brunei United meeting. Evatt's,244 words
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Article406 1931-09-22 3 NO BRIGHTER CLOTHES FOR MEN EVE KILLS THE IDEA Bad Background For Women's Frocks London. Aug. 27. Men hay? definitely abandoned any ideas they may have formed for brighter clothing and m the future they will wear suits of very modest and unassuming colour. Some months ago there was a406 words
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Article580 1931-09-22 3 Great Scottish Scheme A sum of £27.000.000 has been spent by the Central Electricity Board on the national power scheme during the present year alone. The South of Scotland scheme, which is to be put into immediate operation, will cost a further £3.468.234. Thus the day is brought580 words
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Article252 1931-09-22 3 A Well That Dr. Johnson Patronised The bearded iEsculapius still looks down. appropriately enough, from hi^ niche m the blind window of the Old Well House, off the I Valley-road at Stroatham. S.W upon visitor; to London's only remaining Pump Room. It is tiny place, that252 words
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Article83 1931-09-22 3 Friends of Mr. and Mrs. J S. Brittain. formerly of Penang and Singapore, will be pleased to hear that their daughter. Miss Peggy Brittain, has parsed the London University B A. honours degree examination, and that thr engagement cf Miss Peggy Brittain and Mr C. D. Walker-Arnott. AC. A. of83 words
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Article218 1931-09-22 3 Rider Swept Away By Torrent Dr Dennis X Faster, aged 53. of Cloutsham Farm. Exmoor. s/aa dn.wn d m a flooded moorland stream while huntiiiK witli the Do-on and Somerset Stag Hounds. The field was trying to drive a deer out ot the wood m the Homer218 words
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Article90 1931-09-22 3 I When William LoafWOfth, Basd 29. ol Ui- worth. Co Durham, was lined £1 at OateshSSd for having been drunk m ehafssj of a mot* a cycle, it was stated that he was drawing the I "dole" and had six children t' keep. "It makes one90 words
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Advertisement497 1931-09-22 3 In tubes for the Hand-bag or Pocket "'HAZELINE' SNOW" (Trade Mart) i I his delicately perfumed preparation is quickly absorbed by skin and vanishes without leaving a trace of greasiness. Throughout the day, always keep a tube with you ready for immediate use Buy a pot for home use ami497 words
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Advertisement324 1931-09-22 3 bbsjs! yas Bate WmW *4&," X mom?- -as X .Laf The STREAM-LINE s w -II I^L. In\ w\\ Mmmmm OIL RENOVATOR mla^plas Hi' J M Worn KLflpT Removes every particle of mJ^nJmm ml rt f rom use d lubricating J wLw+^m °i 1 and renders the I H lubricant equal324 words
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Article, Illustration1724 1931-09-22 4 T. STANHOPE SPRIGG - A High Speed Mail Carrier T. STANHOPE SPRIGG ECIAL AVRO MACHINE TO TRAVEL AT 170 M.P.H. By London. AS I write news comes to hand of the christening and launch of the U.S.S. Akron the first of the two gigantic airships being constructed for the United States Navy. One of1,724 words
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Article504 1931-09-22 4 Japan's Natural Defences By ALFRED E. PIERES Tokyo. Colonel Lindbergh's flight from America to Japan has given rise to an interesting disjuisition into the strategic value of the Kuriles vhere he was delayed for some days by bad ■veather conditions. One of the world's best fliers is held504 words
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Article46 1931-09-22 4 Czecho-Slovokian Public Hoodwinked Prague, Sept. 11. An ambitious scheme for a Czechoslovak flight over the Atlantic to New York fell through when the gentleman who organised and raised a national fund for the purpose, fled with the funds. He is stiil being looked for.46 words
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Article46 1931-09-22 4 Iwaki. Japan. Sept. 11. The Lindberghs have decided to hop off from Kasumigaura to Osaka on Saturday morning. After a stay a few days m Osaka they propose flying to China via Fukuoka. [Col. and Mrs. Lindbergh arrived at Nanking on Sept 20.146 words
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Article51 1931-09-22 4 Suspension of German Payment to America Washington, Sept. 14. "The United States Government has ratified the suspension for a year of the payment of the 1 sum of nine million dollars, war damages, due by Germany to the United States. [I:, was to this Suspension that France recently51 words
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Article38 1931-09-22 4 I Hungarian Violinist's I Discovery Budapest. Sept. 11. j The Hungarian violinist Hubay has discovered an unknown score of a new Hurgarian j Rhapsody by Franz Liszt for the violin an* j pianoforte. s38 words
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Article, Illustration1446 1931-09-22 4 CAPT. IRA C. EAKER - The Causes of 'Plane Crashes CAPT. IRA C. EAKER Machines More Reliable than Men Who Control them By Ia^EVERAL years ago, a personable s 21 young man walked into the office, J of the United States Assistant c Secretary of War for Aviation and b asked to see Mr. Davison.1,446 words
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Article670 1931-09-22 4 The Labours of a Prnvintud Editor BY QMMf < X l| IJAREtY is an editor sho labtss nm French province well lersSS may. with luck, be pension id •<-!-< ever relentless overtakes has but th» are that his declining tear *;j directing the destinies of a670 words
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Article40 1931-09-22 4 I) r Tbsitever. recently transfen jv Teluk Anson Baloche. who has been Reverend lather M St. Anthony's Ch charge of the Reverend PWhet Father Pern Seremban m pW *of 1 Maur>*. thstatoP X ■-;>• who takes the j Cardon. of I***40 words
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Article677 1931-09-22 5 Bravery Rewarded Executive Council. It is he who makes the crder. after taking the advice of the Council, j but not necessarily m accordance with' that advice. The order need not be made simultaneously with the advice, and indeed it cannot be so made when the677 words
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Article188 1931-09-22 5 The Secret "f T'aose Masculine Fashions The reason why so many modern women wear such mannish-locking hats and coats was revealed by Mr. Robert F. Wilson at Oxford. Addressing the summer school of the Drapers' Chamber of Trade on woman's fashions, he dealt- with the way m which many188 words
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Article118 1931-09-22 5 Mr. Pat Somerset's Secret Wedding to an American Girl It is revealed m Hollywood that Mr. Pat Somerset, the English stage and film actor, who is the son of an English Admiral, was secretly married to Miss Barbara Todd, a pretty young debu'-jtnte of Baltimore, a month118 words
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Advertisement500 1931-09-22 5 THE Singapore Free Press Daily and Weekly Editions H ea Office 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Telephone: 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE The Premier morning daily m Malaya. Delivered with the Cnota Hazn each morning. Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special features500 words
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Advertisement360 1931-09-22 5 WITH SUNSHINE GLAXO What Nurses Write: EXPECTANT MOTHERS NURSING MOTHERS •Talent **T ««n^ skkacas- s t mbibj i ffitful liiiilmn became Tcry lit I anvised Sunshine Gstao V V" J A.T^". '.V corning and mght. Raaalt goodY Got J" 9 T^ Wm !T i l^ 9 g TT > W^?360 words
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Article468 1931-09-22 6 A SIMPLE METHOD Further Clinical Details Further clinical dot: ils of the new cancer treatment which has been developed by Dr. Harry Coke, tht 25-years-old doctor of St. Mary's Hcspitpl. Faddtagton, were given to a rtpresentative of the Morning Pent by Dr. Frank Coke, of Barlty-street,468 words
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Article271 1931-09-22 6 Slip While on Ice Geneva. \ur. 20. The three Englishmen. Mr. R. H. K. Peto. Mr. R. Kershaw, and Dr. W E. Downey, who were killed while descending toe Jungfrau yesterday were all experienced climbers. They formed part of a group of Base under the leadership of Professor271 words
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Article215 1931-09-22 6 London Schoolmaster Falls Down Ravine Barmouth. Aug. 20. The visitor for whom a large party set out to search the Cader Idris range yesterday, found his body m a ravine last? night. He was Identified as Harold Thomas Venables. aged 24. of Ravenstone-road. Hornsey. London. He215 words
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Article362 1931-09-22 6 Knglands Dissolving Ls the enemy of the confectionery trade the invasion of American chewing-gum I found, writes the London Ce>rrespondent of the Manchester Guardian referring to a visit to the Confectioners Exhibition, that the authorities at the exhibition did not think that it had proved very serious. Two362 words
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Article102 1931-09-22 6 As rigid economy would be necessary to balance the next budget, a sub-committee of Messrs. Tan Soo Hock. W. F. Zehnd°r. and B. S. Walton was appointed to go into the question of reduction cf salaries of municipal servants when the monthly meeting of the Malacca Municipal Commissioners was held102 words
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Article205 1931-09-22 6 Bravery Rewarded After 47 Years Mr Frank Yerbury. a retired Collector ot Taxes of Bath, who saved a young officer's life at the Battle of El Teb. m Egypt. 47 years age. when a private m the Royal Marines, has just been rewarded by the War Office205 words
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Article128 1931-09-22 6 Englishman Shot m Russia Mr. William John Stephenson aged 59. cf! I South Shields, chief engineer of the Middle--! brough steamer Kingswood. has been shot dead by a Russian sentry, according to news received' by his relatives. It appears that he was returning to his ship128 words
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Article127 1931-09-22 6 Mystery of Woman's Body Found on Island The Danish police have requested the aid of Scotland Yard to assist m establishing the identity of a woman, believed by them to have been a foreigner, whose body was found on June 10 on the shore of the127 words
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Article247 1931-09-22 6 Australian Bird-Sonu Heard m London Now that, sftsr stsaral tunic sttMi song and the amazing mimicry of th* |R M have been successfully bmad< a-' ;n ft"-'- from a fern gully 12 000 MM i Jtfifi of the individual songster who aav* 'h eular "turn" may be247 words
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Article40 1931-09-22 6 LIVED TWO YEARS WITH BROKEN NECK I An Ing who bod tttn with broken i tended Wm recordi snd i :on waa l,: The inquest of Heary-streci 1929. wa.s bsl ton Busaard al M inallos bottom H *>' ed A \enii-40 words
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Advertisement293 1931-09-22 6 mgßßmm^mmmßßmsssmsmmßmsi^m^mßm TAKE .g-w BOVRIL Jm and keep l(((%k}}\ From early childhood on y\\ V J[ fcA^jrf through life, Bovril In- W| Sjaßapl creases vitality and builds \Y\ v w up the resisting powers of \l I fl|s^ the body. It has the unique IV 1 j |B| property of making293 words
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Advertisement159 1931-09-22 6 d. maneuMnwm* r fw» I alias. J J^Ssa^. MmYum Bs\ BpS*\ CAR-PROUD OWNER-DRIVER Pride of ownership is surely the be all and end all of owning a car. It implies the blending of attractive appearance, mechanical excellence, economy, absolute reliability and With it, motoring becomes a delight—perhaps a hobby. Without159 words
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Article1089 1931-09-22 7 MALAY SETTLEMENT Is the Allotment Scheme a Failure (By Our Muslim Correspondent) There exists, as the Malays -are aware, a Malay Settlement here at Changi Road. This Settlement is the outcome of some correspondence originally published m this paper some years ago. It was founded by1,089 words
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Article618 1931-09-22 7 Sir James Crerar's Explanation Simla, Sept. 11. In the Legislative Assembly, to-day. Sir James Crerar. rising amidst applause, moved fcr the reference of the Press Bill to a Select Committee, and proposed the names of Sir Abdur 'Rahim. Mr. C. S. Ranga Iyer. Mr. Arthur Alccre. Sir618 words
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Article118 1931-09-22 7 Round-the-World Cyclist due To-day (From Our Own Correspondent I Kaata Lumpur. Sept. 20. An interesting visitor here is Mr. A. M.' Allibhoy Zamuwalla. who started from Nairobi m 1921 en a VOrlJ cycling tour. He his ha.. many adventures, the most recent of which happened during the Burmese118 words
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Article73 1931-09-22 7 University Graduates Sentenced to Death Lahore, Sert. 9. Three yeung men, two cf whom are University graduates, have been sentenced to death by the Sessions Judge. Mr. Gordon Walker, for conspiring and abetting Hari Krishen to murder the Governor of the Punjab. Hari Krishen shot the Governor73 words
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Article83 1931-09-22 7 Shortly Leaving for London Tokyo, Slept. I*. The New Zealand flyer Mr. Chichester, who is now restored to health and is staying at Osaka, is shortly leaving for London to study his future plans, m view of the difficulty m securing a second plane suitable fcr carrying out83 words
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Article31 1931-09-22 7 Santa Paula Beat Hurricanes l Reuter's Service 1 Westbury. Sept. 20. In the American open nolo championship Santa Paula beat the Hurricanes 11 to 8. f* l, > l > > »asaaaaaasaaaaasaaaa^^^^Maaaaaaaasaaaa»MMisssy-31 words
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Article163 1931-09-22 7 "Too Big a Figure for Labour to Lose Willingly" There h a clear indication of a veerin". round to the view that Mr. Mac Donald's future with the Labour Party is by no means ended, (writes an Evening Standard political correspondent). An ex-Minister, who disagrees with the163 words
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Article42 1931-09-22 7 New York Station Talking to Russia (Reuter's Service] New York, Sept. 19. Mysterious radio messages intercepted by the police prove the existence somewhere m the city of an outlaw wireless st.Uion which has been communicating with Russia for several months.42 words
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Article38 1931-09-22 7 Creavy Wins Professional Title (Reuters Service") Providence, Rhode Island, Sept. 19. Tom Creavy won the American professional golf chimnionship. hSStlng i> nsmore Shute 2 and 1. Bobby Jones icfereed tne final, which was over 36 holes.38 words
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Article14 1931-09-22 7 IReutcr's Service) New York. Sept. 19. Latest basebill scares are as follows14 words
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Article68 1931-09-22 7 In the laatnfl match bttaSCU 'he M.C.C. South Afrit .m XI and the Rest of England. <ln I ddition to the semes already eablcdt Farrimond made 73 for the tourists; and for the Rest Woollt y rind-. 75. Nawab <;f Pataudi 68. and Owen Smith ithe South African Test piayer68 words
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Advertisement274 1931-09-22 7 V.;"-*! aT /;jfl W I '£tf*' mw C,ai H S aaaaaaaaaaj ITH^* 1* "^iilP^ ~^^^^^*m\ I*l 11m —^pKimi J Dulls Teeth It is a constant danger F^^J\^^ Q aTsorbs^hV^ g k*S Matting and gives that doudy look children S ft f It clings to teeth and hardens into tartar. Germs274 words
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Advertisement381 1931-09-22 7 I, WsssS»Bsa}sßasstaaajssjsj»aaaaasaaaa|Baaasassaas*aaj^^ I Malarial Debility To tufieter* ol Malarial Debility. _^mm^ \t\TTki% Sanatosen is of incalculable value. aM I^^^^^^M^^^ ilaw because it not only strengthens the l^^^^^^R^^f^ body, but by actually buddmc up »n /^jQßWel yg^oMßl^ F abundance ol new red blood celia, fjMaPjC3^f%a%*%^nßa> ""^sP^a^B^BS*.— rsaaaia K^»- X ma^ e381 words
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Article458 1931-09-22 8 FLOOD DANGER Possible Result of "Improvements" Following the experience of the recent heavy rains and m the light of "improvements" to Thames tributaries, there is considerable uneasiness along the river especially between Hampton Court and Teddington. River-wise folk are frightened of what will happen if we458 words
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Article280 1931-09-22 8 No Export Trade and Great Unemployment Portmadoc. The depressed state of the slate quarrying industry m this country, and the consequent unemployment were the subject of a representative conference of delegates from local authorities m North Wales at Portmadoc. The quarry owners were not directly represented, but280 words
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Article136 1931-09-22 8 End of the Penny Post to Great Britain Washington, Aug. 15. Another blow has been struck at the penny post by the announcement here to-day that as from September 1 the postal rates on letters addressed to Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Irish Free136 words
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Article61 1931-09-22 8 It was disclosed at last week's meeting of the Kinta Sanitary Board, that the annual revenue from water, including rates and sales, amounted to $210,000 as against the estimated amount of about $300,000. Mr. Ashby pointed out that the rate charged m Kuala Lumpur and elsewhere was much lower than61 words
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Article403 1931-09-22 8 EMBALMING Taxidermist's Art Revolutionised As the result of some years of scientific experiment, a discovery has been made that is iikely to revolutionise both the art of the taxidermist and the work of the medical training schools as well as that of the anatomical and pathological departments403 words
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Article161 1931-09-22 8 Whole Village Faces Fire of Frontier Guards Berlin. Aug. 16. From the Polish town of Zdolbunowo. near the Soviet frontier, come renewed reports of the violence used to individualist peasants and others who flee acro&s the frontier to avoid transportation to Siberia. All the 37 remaining161 words
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Article169 1931-09-22 8 LDead Proprietress Suspected Paris. Aug. 16. A criminal act is now suspected as the cause of the explosion at Lyons, reported on Friday, m which eleven people were killed and another 20 wounded. This supposition is the consequence of the finding of the body of the169 words
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Article163 1931-09-22 8 First Prosecution m London What was probably the first prosecution m London under the new "Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations" of 1931, m regard to smoky exhausts, came before Mr. Bingley, at the Marylebone Police Court, m mail week. Walter H. Bick, a chauffeur, of Euston.163 words
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Article16 1931-09-22 8 I believe profoundly m the common sense I of the British people.— Sir Donald Maclean, f16 words
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Advertisement465 1931-09-22 8 IS P E E D... asra t t* AS the airplane leaves old-fashioned vehicles far XjL behind, so the new Parker Duofold, with"Pressureless* Touch" surpasses all writing instruments m speed and ease of writing. The velvet smooth Parker Duofold nib glides over the paper swiftly, without the slightest pressure from465 words
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Advertisement297 1931-09-22 8 y I^— I S_ t^^il>ii_ igiiiwfafwwfwr- -2%xMMaa ■■■■■■•■■■aaaaMaMaaaMMMMMMMMS IWw^^^ mm\ BY* Un Un,< "V |^|UICK-COOKING^-^^_ JEk^^lHiß Vr Quaker Oats is ac- »^U»CK COOK/^7j| tually ready to eat m 2% minutes from the time the j Wf^^^^^^^yfA water boils, though you can JJ^MDIIS (C|Mi^ cook it longer if you prefer. vj^^^l'297 words
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Advertisement200 1931-09-22 9 VICTORIA THEATRE on i Eta wiioiri i, v grant anderson repertory company Victoria Memorial Hall WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30th, 9.3 ft p.m. ONE RECITAL ONLY ARMANDE CARON THE DISTINGUISHED FRENCH PIANIST. 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 Don't Miss the Chance of Seeing the Mighty Epic of the Antarctic DIRIGIBLE Starring JACK HOLT— RALPH200 words
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Advertisement162 1931-09-22 9 The Former Idol of Thousands I j Captivating CLARA BOW and a great cast of Comedians m a FRENCH FARCE of MATRIMONIAL MIXUPS AT THE ICAPIfdL! I a I |Wl" TO-NIGHT lias] < a **JW& Thi NEW Slim, PePP> FaVOllrite BaCk !*™ay^jlt One of the most Hilarious Paramount A \iw162 words
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Advertisement180 1931-09-22 9 asMJM Aamaw AW Mr gjU: _mJt XtTm m at iiv 'lav EMRf V > vßXflßmUmr^ .m Ammw' AsVmr Am fi y w_ *BY ws WHk 3 Uu^ AwW M—T AwM^mr MM Mr *M W 1 M» \flk **"X ~*%Hk 'ft awbL a t*T_ *B IKtS I (X^tfl Wf l"Ui*nD AWm180 words
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837 1931-09-22 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 22. 1931. THE GOLD STANDARD DECISION The decision of the Government to suspend the compulsory sale clause of the Geld Standard Act inevitably calls a halt to commercial and financial transactions throughout the Empire and, m greater or lesser degree, throughout the world. The close837 words
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Article223 1931-09-22 10 To Inche A. Hamid. whose father is Dato Mustapha. the retired Dato Mentri Besar of Johore. has fallen the honour cf being the first Malay to be admitted to the Johore Bar. He was called m the Inner Temple last year He is an old Raffles Institution boy. The Band223 words
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Article87 1931-09-22 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT I London, Sept. 21. Messrs. Lewis, I^zarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £117V 8 (£llO 1516). Forward £119% (£ll3 7|16). The market is firm. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber prices87 words
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Article1113 1931-09-22 10 SERIOUS DEVELOPMENTS EXPECTED CHINA'S APPEAL TO LEAGUE OF NATIONS Although opinion at home is inclined to regard remit cVe V m Manchuria as of only local importance it was reported f Tokio last night that fighting broke out m the m »mi between Chinese and Japanese1,113 words
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Article265 1931-09-22 10 Yesterday's .Matinee Performance The la. t perform..:, m connection with I the Sl. Clair organ Hall it matinee jrest Mr. E. a. Brown aided Ui full i orchestra and org m I hi tive and popular Item I and Sir Edward D jar's enthl nci of Si.265 words
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Advertisement244 1931-09-22 10 l^rambnie pSS Pr nce Charlie's Liqueur II mttm *m <Jj SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., {Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong). {Incorporated m Shanghai). 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 A 5372. BY SPECIAL ftfiT 4eL M F K,NG APPOINTMENT TO OF SIAM New Selection Just Arrived m244 words
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Advertisement69 1931-09-22 10 C\ UmwU JJ N **"_VV?QUAUTYO\i»y THE BEST CURE FOR INSOMNIA is to keep the bedroom windows open. This is one of the few sleeping draughts that can be obtained without a physician's prescription. Another cure, of course, which may be obtained without a doctor's assistance is a "GAFLAC" POLICY w69 words
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Article3036 1931-09-22 11 MOMENTOUS^DECISION CALMLY j FAVOURABLE REPERCUSSION IN RUBBER MARKET The Act tfvln* effect to the Governments decision temporarily -uspcnd the gold standard was introduced m the H^se of ...mmons by Mr. S„„wde„ yesterday afternoon and was expected I 1 taken throush a» st^s and become law by3,036 words
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Article839 1931-09-22 11 Reasons for Decision Explained The circumstances leading up to the Government's sensational decision are told m the following British official wireless message: The British Cabinet, which held special m^et'ngs yesterday and again this evening to examine the situation caused by th° demorali aticn of the international money markets839 words
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Article692 1931-09-22 12 Situation Less Serious Than it Mipht Have Been IKcucer's fcerv-icei Lcndcn. Sept. 20. Despite the momentous nature rf the announcement there was an atmosphere ol complete calm and an absence of any trace ol excitement or alarm m Government circles b> night. Downing Street was almost deserted at692 words
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Article273 1931-09-22 12 "Keeping the Gold m the Country" I A short explanation of what is meant by the statement that "Great Britain has gone off the gold standard" was given to a Free Press lepresentative by the acting manager of one of Singapore's banks. "There is no doubt that273 words
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Advertisement140 1931-09-22 11 m W iC Mm .^^<_^_i_^_^_^Zr** s v. STOCKED BY I ROBINSON Co., Ltd. (ESTABLISHED 1858) I SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR I *_S_________**_M_"^_______liJMlll Ir WikMp*/aya s 1 N^ H -v w\mfi-\\\w\\\M 3 > Vgf" WW mkx \\VU V 1 "RIBMET" I (REGD) FOR CONCRETE AND PLASTERWORK iA A I 1! v140 words
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Article1574 1931-09-22 12 VICEROY'S APPEAL Weathering the Economic Storm RECENT ANARCHIST OUTRAGES Simla. Sept. 14. lord Willingdon. addressing both Houses of DX Central hljlslalll yesterday, appealed to hose who had the interests of their country at heart to preserve an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity. The disquieting hature1,574 words
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Article62 1931-09-22 12 SEVERE SHOCK No Casualties or Damage Reported (Reuters Far Eastern Service 1 Tokio. Sept. 21. An unusually .-.evere earthquake rocked Tokio at 11.20 and large numbers of people rushed out into the streets, as buildings swayed unpleasantly. The disturbance was felt over a wide area, including62 words
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Letter245 1931-09-22 12 ASSESSMENT ON BUILDING RENT To the Editor, Sir— Owing to the present slump there are thousands of unoccupied buildings belonging to various landlords m Singapore. Ninetynine out of a hundred merchants of Singapore ..re i wners ol lands :.nd houses. It is quite Live that m245 words
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Article72 1931-09-22 12 Stricter Control of Foreign Business I Router's Service I Berlin. Sept. '.O. One of the members of the Bourse Committee informed Reuters that there is no doubt that the Berlin Stock Exchange will be closed as from to-morrow. The Committee meets on Monday forenoon to announce this step.72 words
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Article20 1931-09-22 12 Crew Paid Off at [Reuter's Service] Bergen, Sept. 19. Sir Hubert Wilkins has paid off the crew of20 words
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Article291 1931-09-22 12 j The Sin Kuo Mm Press forwards the following for publication I "Floods are covering huge ureas of China and the sufferers from this terrible inundation are estimated to amount to several hundred million souls, whom all the Chinese m th? World are endeavouring to help291 words
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Article352 1931-09-22 12 VICEROY'S REFERENCE "Commendable Spirit of Co-operation" Reference to the economic, depression m I Malaya, with its effect on the position of Indian labourers, was made by H. E. the Viceroy cf India (Lord Willingdon) m his first speech ta> the Central Legislature at Simla on352 words
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Article411 1931-09-22 12 Sanitation and Market Decisions The follow nm was amongst action taken St meeting of Municip.il Committee No. 2 held on September 9th. Decided that notices to put m sanitary installations be served! cm Nos. 231. 233. tSS. 237. 257. 283. 28a. and 291 Tanulin Road. Generally approved provision411 words
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Article184 1931-09-22 12 "Fowl" Allegations m the Police Court Two Chinese chops were parties m a case of alleged infringement of a trade mark which came up before the District Judge. Mr. G. C. Dcdd. yesterday. Chop Kui Meng. of Tank Road, claiming that Chop Wall Meng. of Tisher Street,184 words
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Article525 1931-09-22 12 INDIAN BANKING REPORT CRITICISED FINANCIAL TIMES V|| u industrialising an Ajjri ml*.,, i Country" Und« n i Commenting on ti:« (li 3anking Encjuiry Oonunitl rimes regrets that the c* ts better judgment to be ;onsiderations and lays thai mestion of meet am the fl >f industries, the commit t ICtuated525 words
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Article17 1931-09-22 12 World (Were Jerusalem nm lis 'I' ll it m learn. Moslem Sup. m Moslems fronts17 words
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Article293 1931-09-22 13 Scarcity of Forwards m Pick-Up Games Four pick-up games of ten minutes duration were played on the S.C.C. Padang on Saturday afternoon; this being the first real survey of the available talent this year. About 50 players I turned out. The play was watched with keen I293 words
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Article321 1931-09-22 13 Entries for Selangor Meeting The entries for the Selangcr Turf Club Autumn 1931 race meeting on September 26th and 30th and October 3rd are as follows: Horses: Class II and 111 (Combined): (five six and IH furlongs*: Punkawalla. Avrona. New Issue. Starbeck. Patrona. Master Taiboo. Glowing Cinder.321 words
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Article118 1931-09-22 13 The following is the result of the draw for the Penang 1932 griffins which took place at the Turf Club Stables. Ayer Itam Road: No. 1. South Wind- Mr. "Graham" (No. 2). No. 2 Done Up Mr. Alan Loke. No. 3. Moabdain The Family Kongsi. No. 4.118 words
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Article17 1931-09-22 13 A nation is something more than a business concern; it is a great family. Sir Edward Grigg.17 words
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Article625 1931-09-22 13 Hoblyn and Perdriau From Singapore [From Our Own Correspondent] Penang, Sept. 20. There will be few changes m the composition of the Penang State hockey side from last season. G. Aste will again captain the side and is lucky m that staff decreases and transfers have left hockey625 words
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Article248 1931-09-22 13 Singapore Recreation Club organ! Ed a cricket match between the Married and Single members, the Single men winning by 107 runs to 66. Details. Married XI: E Galistan b Alvis 3: W. Keyt b Sullivan 21; W. F. Carnegy 0 Alvis R Bartels c Tessenschn b d'Almeida 11:248 words
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Article13 1931-09-22 13 l I cannot understand how anyone can be bored to-day. Miss Marie Tempest.13 words
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Advertisement265 1931-09-22 13 He'd never dream of —_jmhhkt-^| missing _Br BB_v /ML f Once a boy learns V y^VV^^l the Lifebuoy habit J%£gsk he d never dream of L^l IC^ln L nMssing his wash m W^J** thiB healthv > clean\V^tfS^ smelling soap. It vk Wm _M^\ And t iat bubbl Y» ij Mfff265 words
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Advertisement306 1931-09-22 13 vjL Great Tonic \\Tj^\ f° r vitality jmE^J/^ an d Health As a rapid, safe and sure re-builder of strength, vigour, and real fitness after illness, or as a restorative that makes you feel that it's good to be alive, Hall's Wine has never been equalled. As soon as you306 words
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Advertisement930 1931-09-22 14 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. FORTNIGHTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES. LONDON as N. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE I ON DON AND N. CONTINENT. Thrice Monthly Service Liverpool, Havre and Glasgow. Route sub jet t to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due. Sails MENELAUS For M'scilles, Casablanca.930 words
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Advertisement589 1931-09-22 14 Ellerman 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 OP PERTH Oct. 12 s.s. CITY OF NORWICH Nov. 25 HOMEWARDS. 5.3. CITY OF589 words
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Advertisement437 1931-09-22 14 jP.fif O. British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated m Er.ciartd, MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVH:\m A LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPA\ Tonnage. Singapore. Tcnnau S j NALDERA 16.000 Oct. 3 KALYAN437 words
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Advertisement763 1931-09-22 15 0. S. IL. JLiine. m EUROM. AFRICA, NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INDIA. 0 hi ROKO MAKt LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK •Express Freight Service) (Prom Kobe) %SM JifSS; R A T dam Hamburg (Bremen > Antwerp Via Colombo. Advn and Port S.id Oct 17 19 t$kSTO S >MRL I>I.*RBAN.763 words
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Advertisement615 1931-09-22 15 DOLUR STEAMSHIP LINES, LTD. mil SAILING NOTICK \im wIV PRESIDENT LINERS. IM Mil j TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON Vvl II I 4 *KOM SINGAPORE AND PENANG ria COLOMBO |IB HI I SUEZ. PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES AND IB m\\ GENOA. j lm\M m\wW f Arrive Leave Leave 4rrtv<r615 words
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Advertisement841 1931-09-22 15 K. P. M. KONINKUJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA J dncoiporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No 5451. with sub-connections tl HISSSt* Freight Transhipment. Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives m the Stiaiks Settlements (Singapore and Penan*. ol the TRAVFLLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION841 words
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Article60 1931-09-22 16 The following are movements of His Majesty's Ships at Singapore. H M.S. Herald (Lieut-Commander N. A. C. (Hardy R.N.) arrives Sept. 23rd. date of sailing not known. H.M.S. Kent (Captain J. H. Godfrey R.N.) •arrives Sept. 30th, date of sailing not known. H M.S Vindictive (Captain A.60 words
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Article127 1931-09-22 16 City Stockbroker "Hammered" at Own Request The Stock Exchange slump cf 1929. accentuated by the Hatry crash, the Wall Street cash, and the general fall m commodity prices, were ameng the reasons given as the cause of the failure of Walter Granville Morrison, a former stock and127 words
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Article96 1931-09-22 16 Australian who Appeared on London Tracks Noel Johnson, vice-captain of Plymouth Speedways, was injured m a match with Coventry a% Plymouth Stadium and died later m hospital. Johnson was 24. and was an Australian. He came to England about a week after the first band of riders96 words
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Article88 1931-09-22 16 Tragic Death of G.W.R. Fireman While the Great Western Railway express from London to South Wales was pausing under a railway bridge at Dklcot. Berkshire, the fireman, whose name was Morris, of Llandore. was killed. He was trimming the fire with a long pricker, and as the88 words
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Article13 1931-09-22 16 The Reijnst arrived here yesterday from Sourabaya with 15 bullocks and 1.147 pigs.13 words
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Advertisement563 1931-09-22 16 Burns Philp Line. (Inoorporated In Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via rJAVA. DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7.375 tons) and the SS MANGOLa (3.352 tons) (Cargo only.] ii MARELLA Is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de563 words
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Advertisement455 1931-09-22 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. Nt (Incorporated m D.B.Aj GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Kefttttar Freight Service to Ration, w v Philadelphia and Baltimorr (vi» Suez) Dn Httlll M.S. SILVERSANDAL In Port Sopt 28 M.S. SILVERWTLLOW Oct. 8 Oct. 13 M.S. SILVERYEW Nov. 3 Nov 9 For rates and particulars please apply455 words
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Article1405 1931-09-22 17 PV»ed for Shipping Reorganization m Our Own Correspondent) London, Aug. 22. L .ppmg world the most important past month has been the trial of who was eventually sentenced to lbs' imprisonment m the Second l a ii representation m the Royal Mall Company's prospectus issued to subscription to1,405 words
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Article190 1931-09-22 17 Per Plancius Sept. 21st.. Mrs. D. P. Garuth. Mr. H. Chable. Mr. A T Chapman. Mr. G. S. Bryan. Mr Galley. Mr. Webber. Mr. Cook. Mr. Nichols. Mr. Wallace. Mr. West. Mr. Mudway. Mr. Midleton. Mr. Ellis. Mr. Raybould. Mr. Perry. Mr. Bennett. Mr Lapworth. Mr. Woodward. Mr.190 words
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Article80 1931-09-22 17 The discovery of 40 tahils of non-Government chandu on board the Kwan Sang by Revenue Officers when she entered port on Thursday ltd to the arrest of cne cf the Chinese crew who was produced before the Police Magistrate. Mr. E. Jage at Penang. On the application of80 words
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Article132 1931-09-22 17 The unlightcd surveying oeacon has been withdrawn from the Perak river approach. South-eastward of the Sembilan islands, lat. 3 deg. 58' 15 "N. long. 100 deg. 36' oo"E. A fixed light, with white and red sectors, has been established on the northern bank of Merbau river at a distance of132 words
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Article1418 1931-09-22 17 A Plea for SailTraining To those readers who consider life from a philosophical standpoint, I offer no apologies for this disquisition. They are not required. The modernist contends, with the optimism of a man who holds his head m the clouds, that all is well with the morale1,418 words
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Advertisement357 1931-09-22 17 j FUNDS FOR TOE i i JOURNEY. cook's j TRAVELLER'S j CHEQUES, I i NEGOTIABLE EVERYWHERE, Obtainable from, Thos. Cook Son, (Bankers) Ltd. i 39, Robinson Road, Singapore. 9 AMERICAN EXPRESS CO. INC. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) International BANKING and TRAVEL SERVICES. TraTollers Cheques. Letters of Credit. Money Orders. Drafts. Transfers357 words
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Advertisement286 1931-09-22 17 The Mew A\jw-^ SCENIC ROUTE yN^ Through Nature's Wonderland— The Canadian Rockies I Cross Canada from Vancouver by the route of tho lowest altitude and easiest gradient of any transconI tinental line. Yet see the highest Canadian Rocky peaks and the rugged wonders of Jasper National Part I ror Booklets286 words
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Advertisement419 1931-09-22 18 Just Unpacked NEW SHIPMENT OF v FLORAL GEORGETTES AND CHIFFONS tfm. M. Wassiamull Assomull Co. 31 &33 High St. 'Phone 71-44 _l£2 Imf^J n a M M^ tfll F 0 0 tne recent advertV m Wm\jL^/m9 j. tfimwAL isement composed entirely JJ*^ A* q fltwVfljCfl*^ extracts from tributes by g419 words
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Advertisement633 1931-09-22 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 F from about 5.20 p*m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and F other stations. Uusual call after records "Hullo F633 words
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Advertisement406 1931-09-22 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 Saigon406 words
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Advertisement337 1931-09-22 18 MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated m England.) Capital £3.000.600 Subscribed 1.800,000 Paid-up 1 .050.000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.666.845 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman P R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro. Esq., J. O. Robinson. Esq., W. H. Shelford Esq.. I Sir Thomas Catto. Bart Sir337 words
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Advertisement342 1931-09-22 18 iW tic\V& south mwSSk JRITISH v Jjpr iNsntwd cowaxi lini, FIRE. MARINE, TRANsn AND r MOTOR CAR INSURANCE AGCEPTEI \i LOWEST CUSRENI RATES L. C. MARGOUOI onicc 2. Ptadaj THr! EASTERN UNITED iSSIRAME OOatPORATIOM m l FIRE, MARINE, MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE. I JOHNSON IIF.AI) ovm I :<-,342 words
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Miscellaneous188 1931-09-22 18 WEALTH OF CHURCH Spanish Government Decrees Issued Madrid. Aug 20. The vast wealth held by the Church m Spain L threatened by the decrees of the Republican Government. This afternoon a dec-roe was issued forbidding the wmie of any Church property. Th? object of th's measure is to prevent the188 words
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Miscellaneous194 1931-09-22 18 "NONCONFORMITY DEFICIENT" Methodist Joins Church of of England Portsmouth. The Riv. Samuel Price, who has been minister at Powersccurt-road United Methodist Church. Port-mouth, for the past three years. ha-, decided to join the Church ol Enubnd. anc! will be oidained a:s senior curate of the Pariah of feeleaar, Bbefleld, of194 words
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Article366 1931-09-22 19 DESTRUCTION OF U.S. COTTON plan Ridiculed m Lancashire London. Sept. 1. fad thai a similar suggestion m connection with the surplus rubbei Industry the following th*H American grower.-; lird 01 their new cotton crop Federal Farm Boata) i-producini States should their present crop., h not > tii Lan a hire366 words
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Article126 1931-09-22 19 Shoe Soles Made From Old Tyres try has toning up m Brazil dur- Which promises to reach "•'port ion v Numerous cf the 'ri which are located pric►l 800 Paulo are ouytng up ror approximately 2 milreis rtioos ol \\hi<h berne it ls eathnal d that ap- Pairs126 words
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Article62 1931-09-22 19 I Radio -Official S-rvieel lathy, sept. 19. are: Amsterdam 12.0 ll "> la. 5< 4 d.. Berlin 20.52' L Bucharest 815' L> Rio 2 31-32. Copenhagen 18.18 Geneva 193.. Hong Kong 11%, (1 >3 05. Milan 92.89.... Monte York 4 85 7 O.*'o 18.18. Paris II 18.16. Shanghai ls.62 words
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Article21 1931-09-22 19 Meeting of tne Federal Council Monday, Nov. 16. It Ls not l1 meeting will resolve into a ■'Ys the Malay Mail.21 words
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Article322 1931-09-22 19 Variations m Crop Prospects Although present returns of the harvesting Ol grairj crops m the Prairie Provinces, which normally produc- by far the largest part of the QuntnloaVa exportable" surplus, indicate only mil normal crop, and the plight 'of the Prairie farmers is generally speaking the322 words
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Article291 1931-09-22 19 Beet Sugar Company's Scheme A scheme oi financial "reconstruction is announced by British Sugar Manufacturers, a company formed m 1925 to operate a beet-sugar factory hi Norfolk. For the year ended March 31 last there was a profit, before charging depreciation, of £29.650. The whole of this291 words
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Article96 1931-09-22 19 Annual Meeting: Adjourned On the motion oi the chairman the annual general m ;eting al the M -nglembu Lode Mining Co. Ltd.. which was to have been held at the Registered Offirt 1 Penang-street. Penang. on Saturday, was adjourned until Monday. September 28. at noon. Those present at96 words
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Article77 1931-09-22 19 Messrs Guthrie and Co: Kuala Lumpur agents for Renoiiß Tin Dredging, have received the following telegram from the Board of the nbove Company. Rcnong Tin Dredging Co.. Ltd., the Board has decided to recommend a final dividend of I per cent actual m respect of the77 words
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Article11 1931-09-22 19 To -Day s Price Changes Too Big Fowl Allegations m the11 words
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35 1931-09-22 19 September 21st., 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers. R.S.B. equal to London Standard, Latest Cable:— London Spot sheet 2 5 16d ncr lb New York Spot Sheet Gets. 5 per lb.35 words
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Article110 1931-09-22 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT Singapore. Sept. 21. Because of the startling news that Great Britain has gone off the gold standard, local markets are idle to-day. pending further news of the International exchange situation A heavy fall of $1.25 m the local tin price has not helped matters and consequently110 words
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Article32 1931-09-22 19 Gopentf and Tekka Dividends H'REl* PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT I London. Sept. 21. Obp a Consolidated are paying a dividend of 4d. a Khare and Tekka announce I dividend of 3d.32 words
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Article299 1931-09-22 19 The Dunlop Rubber Company. Ltd.. has announced that it la putting U vrnt a new proceas for the manufa.-uw of cord material lor pneumatic tyres, developed as the result of seven years of experimentation by the company's rubber and cotton tee.inologists. m Its advertising fir the development. Dunlop299 words
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Article277 1931-09-22 19 How the Discovery was Made The month of June saw one of the most interesting motoring anniversaries the 21st birthday of the filing of the safety-glass patent. Nowadays most motorists know that safetyglass is a i andwich of two sheets of glass with celluloid m between hence the name277 words
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Article597 1931-09-22 19 Continues Its Steady Growth The rubber manufacturing industry ol reunited Kingdom, m comparison with tiier do mestic industries. occupied a very favourable economic position. Though two or three sections of the in.iustry are somewhat depress:*! it would not be correct to state thai as whole it is597 words
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Article265 1931-09-22 19 Pertinent Comment at Dutch Company Meeting Pertinent couunent on rabbet restriction peasibilities is contained m the annual report or the Amsterdam Ruble*- Pla.ntat.on Company, a large Dul.-h plantation enterprise pn. during ruhber, palm oil. coffee, and tea. and having an actual rubber output for 1930 of 16.791.8071 b265 words
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Article43 1931-09-22 19 Further Reductions Announced Further reductions m local oil prices are announced by the A. P.C following those recently made m regard to Socony pic -ducts. No explanation as to the reasons for the redueti uw were forthcoming up m local anfMrtea43 words
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Article35 1931-09-22 19 Bernam Perak Shows a Loss I FREE PRESS SERVICE—COPYRIGHT) London. Srpt. '19. Tlie report of Binani i Pernio show. kkv» of £3.869. The sum of £1.280 is carried fotaidl to the credit account.35 words
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Advertisement76 1931-09-22 19 Assets exceed 512,000,00Q Assurance m force over $38,6*— ,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore LONDON OFFICE 27, Old Jewry. B.C. The Company has £20,000 denositerf *.uy* *k- o deposited with the Supreme Court of Hngland and compile* with76 words
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460 1931-09-22 20 ST. JOSEPH'S BEATEN Victoria Institution Win First of Three Matches The Victoria Institution. Kuala Lumpur, played the first of three soccer games against local schools yesterday afternoon when they defeated the St. Joseph's Institution by 2 l. after being one goal down m the first460 words
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Article176 1931-09-22 20 Accused Convicted But Remanded By a majority verdict of five to two. Lee Hon Van was found guilty of the murder of Kwong Ah Ley at Pulau Tekong. an island off Singapore, on June 16th. at the Assizes yesterday, and sentenced to death by Mr. Justice a'B.176 words
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Article132 1931-09-22 20 P. O. STEAMER INCIDENT Official Reply to Chinese k Complaint <From Our Own Correspondent > Perang, Sept. 21. The Straits Chinese British Association have received a reply from the Resident Councillor with regard to the action of an Inspector m preventing a deputation on board the P. and O. Rajputana132 words
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Article157 1931-09-22 20 LCTsra Bow at the Capitol To-night "Her Wedding Night", a gay farcical comedy of a marriage mix-up, m which the famous star of the silent days, Clara Bow. is featured, opens Ft the Capitol this evening. As the unblushing bride who signs what she believes to be157 words
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Article116 1931-09-22 20 The Tanglin Club Tournament WEDNESDAYS TIES DYNE CL'P Mrs. Drew end Gilmour minus 15 vs. Miss Mayson and Droogleever minus 2. Mr. and Miss Stephen scr. vs. Miss Salmond and Battishill plus 1. Miss Skey and Fulcher minus 2 vs. Miss Shelley and Rowland plus 1. Miss Oldfield116 words
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Article49 1931-09-22 20 TUESDAY'S TIES Veterans' Singles F. Ephraums vs. W. A. Keyt (to finish). Ladles' Sixties Mrs. N. S Hogan vs. Mrs. M. G. Eber. Miss P. Richards vs. Miss Z. Clarke (to finish*. Doubles Handicap G. W. Angus and F. Scully vs. P. Machado and C. Tessensthn.49 words
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Article144 1931-09-22 20 The following are the results of the Teevali lavkn tennis tournament on Sept. 11. 12. 13: Men's Open Sirgks: Kleinman beat Hovil 6—2. 6—3. Mti-'s Open Doubles: Kleinman and Richards teat Scovell and Hovil 2—6. 6—2. 6—3. Open Mixed Dcubh H. S. Hewett and Mrs. Duckworth teat144 words
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Article52 1931-09-22 20 TUESDAYS TIES Singles Cbampionship John Lim vs. Woon Chow Tat or Cheong Chee Lim. Teo Tian Keng vs Seah Eng Kiang. Veterans' Doubles Heap, semi-final P. L. Loh and Chua Cheng Hock vs. Winners of Chua Choon Seng and Koh Jek Kiang vs. Lee Chim Quan and Kiong52 words
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Article353 1931-09-22 20 119 Horses and Ponies m Training The entry list for the Selangor Autumn Race Meeting, which opens on Saturday. Sept. 26. comprises 119 horses and ponies. This is a ye*' good entry, rvners frnrr. all centres having given their support. Gocd fields are assured, says the Malay353 words
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Article55 1931-09-22 20 Tuesday, September, 22nd Before the Acting Chief Justice m Ist. Court at 11 a.m.: Lim Seng Meng vs. Lim Nghee and Chop Swee Guan Hong Kee for mention; Wee Aik Hoe vs. Wee Kah Keng and Chop Tong Hin Huat Kee. Before Mr. Justice a 'Beckett Terrell m55 words
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Article20 1931-09-22 20 In the final of the Keppel Cup A. J. Donald beat A. F. Dale at the 18th.20 words
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Article502 1931-09-22 20 THREE ACCUSED Sequel to Re-opened Inquest Defended by two counsel, three Chinese, one of whom was respectably dressed m a whit* drill suit and was stated to be the managing partner of a sawmill and who was also charged with concealment of evidence by disposing of502 words
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Article167 1931-09-22 20 Alleged Coin Counterfeiter Arrested Lim Sok Teng was yesterday produced before Mr. G. E. Clayton, m the Second Police Court, and chr.rged with being "ji possession of instruments and materials for the counterfeiting of King's coins. The accused was arrested by Inspector Poulain of Orchard Road167 words
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Article123 1931-09-22 20 Allegations Against People Who Went Bail for Chinese Three people who signed bonds for the release of six Chinese, charged by the Government Monopolies Department, pending the hearing of the cases against them, will be called upcn to appear m Court. It is alleged that they gave addresses123 words
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Article39 1931-09-22 20 Second Success for Kuala Lumpur V.M.C.A. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 20. The Stonor Shield cricket final has been won for the second time by the V.M.C.A., who beat St. Johns 0.8.A., last year's runners-up.39 words
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Article70 1931-09-22 20 A billiards tournament will be held at the Cricket Club, entries closing on Saturday Oct. 10th, two events, handicap and championship. The handicap event will be divided into A and B classes, the game for the former being 250 up and for the latter 150 up, wLUst70 words
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Article288 1931-09-22 20 THE MANSFIELD CASE Shafto's Abettor to Pay Fine [From Our Own Correspondent] Penang, Sept. 21. Khoong Ho Haw, former cashier of Messrs. Mansfield and Co., who was fined $500 or three months rigorous imprisonment, m addition to one day's simple imprisonment, appealed against his conviction and sentence288 words
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Article416 1931-09-22 20 Sale of Furniture and Stock The Van Wijk Hotel opened its doors to the public for the last time on Saturday when groups of purchasers followed the auctioneer around. But for the removal of articles of j lumiture and other goods which had that morning been ticked416 words
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Article206 1931-09-22 20 Charley's Aunt at the Pavilion The Pavilion change their programme at the 6.15 performance to-morrow (Wednesday) night. Dirigible making way for the famous English farce "Charley's Aunt.*' with Charlie Ruggles m the leading part. Ruggles is the foremost comedian cf the talking screen and he got there by206 words
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Article52 1931-09-22 20 When the suit between the National Commercial and Savings Bank Ltd.. and Chop Cheong Bee was called m the Supreme Court before the acting Chief Justice (Mr. Justice Sproule) yesterday the defendants did not appear and judgment was entered for the plaintiffs for the amount claimed, a sum of $3,186,52 words
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