The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 24 September 1931
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Title Section19 1931-09-24 1 The Simgapore Free Press NO. 13,449. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, &S. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article330 1931-09-24 1 The league Council has addressed a telegram to China and Japan m connection with the Manchurian incidents Japan expresses a willingness to withdraw when circumstances permit and the effect of the League action m China has been to calm the growing public feeling m favour of general330 words
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Article1150 1931-09-24 1 In after life we. who had known it. never associated The Yard of detective fiction with anything but that triangular cobbled enclosure; bounded severally by a stream, the magnificent pear tree nailed to the forage-room wall, and thatched stabling which wore gay wreaths of stonecrop round1,150 words
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Advertisement207 1931-09-24 1 bigia tea I Brings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. Raffles Hotel MALAYA'S PREMIER HOTEL Sv!^ ACCOMMODATION v^% J^+^jT WITH MODERN SANITATION SsKP <&' '^S l^/^ TERMS MODERATE >^V .< O V^ V V.CHOUTFOR S< GRILL SPECIAL OOTOBER y/C V' Js> <$^f ATTRACTIONS Renowned207 words
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Advertisement102 1931-09-24 1 THE EUROPE HOTEL 4f //to w«\\^ GRILL. N& FINEST HOME FOOD \^V AND EXCELLENT SERVICE THAT DISTINGUISHES THE FIRST CLASS HOTEL. SUNDAY CONCERT ON THE VERANDAH 9.15 p.m. to 11 p.m. TELEPHONE 5341 (8 LINES). SEA VIEW OPEN AIR TALKES Ei DANCERS SUNDAY, SEPT. 27th v'itli WILL ROGERS. BARLOW Co.102 words
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Advertisement272 1931-09-24 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Heinz ccoked spaghetti Page 6. Bock Ends from M. PH. —Page 20. Ovalrne rebuilds after Ulne:s Page 5. Toe Great Woild Show -ntractions Pw 9. Gocdyear All-Weather Tn ad Tyrr P>r«5 B Boxing at Garden Arena tc-mcn\j\v night Page 2. Notices by Improvement Trust and F.M.S. Railways, and272 words
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Advertisement11 1931-09-24 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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447 1931-09-24 2 Tin Restriction Becoming Effective Singapore. Sept. 23. The momentous happenings of the past few days have, of course, had their repercussion on the local market. For the time being, statistics are forgotten, and the future trend of commodity prices must be primarly affected by the447 words
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Article120 1931-09-24 2 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubbei Association held its 1036 th auction .yesterday. when there was catalogued 2,009.762 lbs.: 897.21 tons. Offiered 1.387.456 lbs.; 619.40 tons. Sold 1,025.880 lbs.: 457.98 tons. Spot. London 2Kd. New York. 4 7 *cts.. PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per Lb.120 words
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Article152 1931-09-24 2 Maynard and Co. ($10) 6.00 7.00 nom. McAlister and Co. <50> 55.00 65.00 Rlbelro and Co. ($10) 6.00 7.00 nom. Robinson Ord. ($lO > 6.60 6.80 Robinson Prefs. (100> 95.00 105.00 Shell Transport 1.10.0 1.15.0 S*pore Cold Storage ($2) 4.50 4.70 S. Traction Prefs. 17s 6d 18s 6d Spore Traction152 words
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Article772 1931-09-24 2 WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23RD nuvers UllMffl. Asam Kumbang 21s 22s c.d. Austral Malay (£> 18s 20b Ayer Hitam (ss) 10s Us c.d. Bangrin Tin 10s 11s Bateau Parian* <fi 10 16 Batu Caves ($1) 25 30 Bukit Arang (sl> 30 40 nom. tturman Malay <t lOt 11s nom.772 words
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Advertisement470 1931-09-24 2 BUSINESS CARDS. MARBLE FLOORING TILES. SINGAPORE CASKET CO., Nos. 1 3, Penhas Road, Off Lavender Street Phone 6075. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY H. NUGENT BUCKERIDGE Highest Class Work Lowest Rates LAIDLAW BUILDING— Phone 7898. STRAITS TYPEWRITER AGENCY STATIONERS AND TYPEWRITER ■P£*n§H^E2y REPAIRERS. Prompt service and V 9 satisfaction guaranteed s?jf 7534.470 words
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Advertisement575 1931-09-24 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 of575 words
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Advertisement659 1931-09-24 2 NOTICES. SINGAPORE IMPROVEMENT I TRUST. Addition No. 17 of 1931 to the General Improvement Plan under Section 49 of the Singapore Improvement Ordinance. Plan of proposed layout of Bukit Panjang Village. Notice to owners or reputed owners of property affected by the plan. Whereas the Singapore Improvement Trust has considered659 words
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Advertisement388 1931-09-24 2 notices. SELANGOR TURF cyj 1 j Autumn Race Meeth* SATURDAY, SEPTEMn,;,; flt WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER AND SATURDAY. OCTOBER 1931. r Commencing at 2-30 p.,,, ENTRIES don M 4 ,J, 18th. 1931. UNLIMITED SWEEPS On, I n Sweep, for members only each P J hour before the advertised tin,, 7 of the388 words
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Miscellaneous117 1931-09-24 2 THE WEEK Thursday, 24th. High Water, 09.49, 8.2 ft.. 21.14, 8.8 ft. Football: Raffles Institution vs. Kuala Lumpur Victoria Institution. Friday, 25th. High Water 10.15, 8.5 ft., 21.55. 9.3 ft. Municipal Commissioners' meeting 2.15 p.m Hockey: S.C.C. trial Match. Football S.A.F.A. Cup final. Malays vs. Gloucesters at Anson Road Stadium.117 words
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266 1931-09-24 3 AFTER THREE WEEKS Woman Who Had Lost It Through Lightning One of the happiest of women is Mrs. Mabel Cijoke, wife of Constable Cooke, stationed at Hanworth (Middlesex), who has recovered her speech by the thrill of seeing the German airship Graf Zeppelin at266 words
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Article167 1931-09-24 3 New Serial to Commence on Monday To have earned, right at the outset of a !iter:iy carter, the commendation of such distinguished writers as Mr. John Drinkwater. Miss Mary Borden and Mr. Michael Sadlier is evidence of unusual gifts. That was the pchuvement oi Miss Moyra Hay167 words
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Article448 1931-09-24 3 Report of the Empire Tourney The report of Mr. James A. Burke, who ivpmentod the British Billiards Control Council m Australia, m connection with the Empire Billiaicis championship, has been received by Mr. J. C. Bisret. chairman of the Council. It is of particular Interest to note that m448 words
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Article95 1931-09-24 3 First Class Passengers Travel j Third I For the first time lor MOM years a vessel railing out of Southampton was obliged to r.>- fuse first class passengers. i The Cunard liner Mauretania, outward bound for the United States, was fully booked both m the first class95 words
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Article142 1931-09-24 3 It has been announced by the ho:v;niry secretary of the Shanghai Football Association that j tie iv&'s received applies tic as from no fewer than 161 teams asking for admission Into the various divisions of the S.F.A. \vh"ther all the applications v. ill be accepted jor not is142 words
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Advertisement484 1931-09-24 3 THE i Singapore Free Press P (Daily and Weekly Editions), Head Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE, telephone: 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. premier morning daily m Malaya. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London bber and tin cables appear daily. Special features484 words
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Advertisement327 1931-09-24 3 Rfii'rVi Tla CTDi? AMI IMF IfaliJE c oIKEAM-LtWL JWH OIL RENOVATOR Removes every particle ot ■^J» 1| l|l dirt from used lubricating wt^ ■L^nß an d renders the H lubricant equal to new D rf f CENTRAL ELECTRICITY BOARD KeCeAI impOTOIH 16 F|7rers Cen£ra Scotland A 19 England Wales UfuCtt327 words
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Article, Illustration288 1931-09-24 4 wmarmmmmmmt^ -mi^mrm MISSES X HOWELL (left) and .7. O. RobCftSOa members of a »*rty oi tour women and two men who are en route from Sydney to England via India and Europe m three Ugh! ears I WINNERS Of £3.000 Lottery Prtoe Mrs. Eileen288 words
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Article1033 1931-09-24 5 ANNUAL CONFERENCE Record Attendance Present I Prom Our Own Correspondent] London, Aug. 24. The Annual Conference of the Central Union of Chinese students m Great Britain was held this year at Leighton Park School. Reading Berkshire from August 4th to llth Leighton Park was most suitable1,033 words
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Article853 1931-09-24 5 GSIOO,OOO AT STAKE Two American Fliers Arrested m Mr. Winston -Bert* Hall and Mr. Floyd Schumacher. two aviators well known m the ?u East, have had warrants cerved upon them m San Francisco, charging them with having attempted to flee from a civil action brought by853 words
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Article113 1931-09-24 5 Buenos Aires, Aug. 24. In spite of bad weather an enthusiastic crowd gathered yesterday afternoon to welcome the 30ft. Argemine cutter Ingrid. which, with a crew of three Argentines and one Anglo-Argentine, left Cowes on March 30. A shoal of pleasure craft brav:d the choppy River113 words
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Advertisement158 1931-09-24 5 Be/ /2mfr~ o*'0 E23BT r j<s /Xy^-*** *"v '•'3 w* KeJouiias after L I In ess **E" is unrivalled as a food for conbecause it supplies concentrated m an easily digested form. It tablLshes that progressive improve- which the patient longs to feel and the ■■II desires to observe. u158 words
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Advertisement352 1931-09-24 5 Demonstrating The Grip of The All-Weather Tread WF y "Wil/Jl/IIrM V V Ms vVttwf Press your mind down on the All-Weather Tread. Feel the grip of the deep-cut sharp-edged blocks, placed m the center of the tread where they belong. That's how Goodyear Tyres grip the road with their safe352 words
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Article1057 1931-09-24 6 GOSSIP OF THE DAY Trouble About American Play (Prom Our Own Correspondent* London, Aug. 27. 'The Life Machine." the play now running at the Garrick an American study m feminine degeneration was Riven a licence by the Lord Chamberlain for presentation to "adults only," but1,057 words
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Article285 1931-09-24 6 MALARIA CASES "Anopheles Ludlowii" m Calcutta The "Anopheles Ludlowii.' th<* mo.si deadly of all malarial mosquitoes, has at last arrived m the city: 600 specimens were recertly captured m a train at Mttjerhat station, within the city limits, on their way to r.tart an epidemic m285 words
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Article156 1931-09-24 6 British Team Leaving For U.S.A. London. Sept. 4. The relative prowess of British and American players of contract bridgp is again to be put to the test this autumn. The team of American players that visited London last year proved victorious m two series of games and m156 words
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Advertisement226 1931-09-24 6 Real Economy! HHI llii»h quality at low cost. HHI That is what you will find HHI n buying Heinz Cooked HHI good Tender, wholesome HHI spaghetti Heinz-m a d c—e HHI m a delicious spicy tomato HHI I cheese added for zest and IIIL tanr. It is made by Heinz226 words
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Advertisement270 1931-09-24 6 FOR THE V 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 quality. With it, motoring becomes a delight perhaps a hobby. Without it. a mere method of travelling270 words
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Article1355 1931-09-24 7 YEARS OF RESEARCH Prospect ox Employment for 200,000 Men Without oil this country would be defenceless m war, and its commerce would be paralysed m peace time. At present our supplies ccme from overseas, and almost entirely from foreign countries. We consume every year1,355 words
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Article103 1931-09-24 7 "A" Singles Heap. Final Tan Thian Sang b?at Chua Choon Sim 4 6. 6—2, 6—3. Singles Championship Woon Chow Tat vs. Cheong Chee Lim unfinished. Veterans' Doubles Heap Lee Chim Quan and Klong Chin Eng beat Chua Choon Seng and Kok Jek Kiang. 6 3. 11—9.103 words
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839 1931-09-24 7 AFTER 30 YEARS A Secret She Has Always Kept An English wife, who recognised her longIcst husband as one of the characters m an American him which she saw m a London cinema, is one of the parties m an application fcr divorcr839 words
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Article166 1931-09-24 7 Leave to Appeal Against Recent Judgment Th» ease concerning the deportation of Sung M.r.-cho to Indo-Chinn. where, it is alleged. he Is wanted by the French Authorities for a p^litici] offence, the penalty of which Ls death. h to j>o before the Priw nmwwil. successful application being made166 words
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Advertisement397 1931-09-24 7 |\lt isn't Quaker unle«^/ E^Htt lc ha> th word VJr Quaker Oats is ac-^^^^J| CQOfQju tually ready to eat m 2% ■^■■BfifilsPl minutes from the time the ]J^SS^^^!Sc cook it longer if you prefer. X «^^^iSJ^BJ^^^]ll Taster than toast! Faster than coflfee! It not only saves "^^^^R time and 1397 words
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Advertisement105 1931-09-24 7 feSK,r; \:-.x.v ,:y:^v::; ,:-vXv,,-. .^v. .•>... xxx-.v -^"**'VtfCT« VrtimtT' **~t<Bl_J~*"^ Z^^Bl^^^fc \-^^^\Z^^"^T^^ :r: -Xvi-x-x-x-' X/X"-: jK& wM/jwM*m m^^L i Your whole family will welcome Lifebuoy Soap HPO-DAY they are happy, safe and before every meal and whenever they smiling. But how can you come m dusty or dirty from their105 words
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Article464 1931-09-24 8 VAIN SEARCH FOR WORK Selected as Model for War Memorial London, Aug. 27. A man whose face and figure are familiar to thousands of Londoners the soldier shown m the 12th Middlesex regimental memorial at the Middlesex Guildhall is workless and m such a desperate plight that he would464 words
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Article352 1931-09-24 8 From London to the Isle of Skye Mr. Albert J. Portch. a taxi-cab driver at Golders Green Station, has had the experience of baking a "fare" from Whetstone to the Isle of Skye 600 miles away. The "fare" were Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Menzies. of 59. Ridge-view-road.352 words
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Article80 1931-09-24 8 The following is the programme of drills up to and for week-ending September 27th. Friday, 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall, Bde. Sig. Sec, Signal Training. "E" (Chinese) Coy., 30 Yards Range. Saturday. 2 p.m., Bukit Timah Range, Fortress Coy. (Europeans), Classification. Farrer Range, Ist. Bn. S.S.V.F. (All Casuals),80 words
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Article255 1931-09-24 8 Mentors of Manila Morals Slash Right and Left Manila, Sept. 6. Upon the recommendation of the chairmen of the standing committees assigned to the various movie houses m Manila. 16.000 feet of moving picture film were censored and 660,000 feet were approved by the board of censors255 words
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Article163 1931-09-24 8 Efforts to Prevent Illegal Entry Manila, Sept. 5. In connexion with the nation-wide campaign against the illegal entry of Chinese immigrants into the Philippine Islands, Guillermo Gomez, Acting Insular Collector of Customs, yesterday afternoon designated seven collectors of customs and deputy collectors of customs m the various163 words
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Article314 1931-09-24 8 London Man's Fight with Burglars When he returned to his home m Mildmay Park, Islington. N., Mr. Frederick Gregory found his brother. George Gregory, aged 23. lying unconscious m the basemen* of the house. The rooms of the house were found to have been ransacked and silverware314 words
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Article104 1931-09-24 8 The two Hokkiens wanted m connection with the death of Leong Yeng Heng, a 20 year-old Macau girl, who was found strangled at the 2nd mile, Kapar Road, Klang. are still at large. The Hokkiens are known to have visited her frequently at a rented house m104 words
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Article10 1931-09-24 8 Truth is always amusing when accurately stated. Mr. Bernard Shaw.10 words
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Article204 1931-09-24 8 1 Jewish Synagogue Penanjf TV the Editor. Sir I had the prtvikft Of atn-ndmp th» Penang Synagogue durum my races! m*"- Mi New Year being close at hand. whWi nu<i Hg •stay essential to attend the Services The first day bdng I Saturday tlv> usual course204 words
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Article108 1931-09-24 8 Prehistoric Skull m Taxicab The Taungs skull, which I link between man ami tin to its owner recently tiler ipend nf a London police .station. The skull was dm V m *ctaUlM 1925 by Profess--" Raymond Dl Africa." On TwodtJ London taxi-cab, illd H n108 words
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Advertisement348 1931-09-24 8 MMow Parker I Fressureless IJ I improves your handwriting I A A A "Pressureless Touch" and featherlight poise combine I m the new streamlined Parker Duofold to give such m- I stant, easy flow of ink that the pen writes almost of itself. I Instead of struggling with a hard-writing,348 words
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Advertisement111 1931-09-24 8 port m the manufacture of Sunlight Soap. Sf^rH/ /"i n quantities of coconut oil, which is extraaed iH^^^^^^^^f 1 |f /V\ from copra. Another oil, called palm oil, fey^y f ftir// comes from Sumatra. Thousands of tons Spßl 5%5/V 1! UCbL UHb Cd.ll DC AJB^BagaWJ^'^g'^^aSß' Clll"*f^ T^llT*^ CAO A no111 words
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Advertisement283 1931-09-24 9 VICTORIA THEATRE WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30th AT 9.30 P.M. FOR ONE RECITAL ONLY ARMANDE CARON THE DISTINGUISHED FRENCH PIANIST. [SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY NOTICE. MOUNT EMILY SWIMMING POOL Revision of Time Table The period reserved for ladies and girls from to 11 a.m. on Thursdays will be allotted for men and boys with283 words
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Advertisement189 1931-09-24 9 \Z <) O O O O Q _O__Q_O^ M i^isl TO-NIGHT 1 9JL5 Positively LAST NIGHT I The famous red-haired Idol of Thousands, with a great cast of Comedians m a Snappy French Farce of Matrimonial Mixups Cl ADA j" jrt |\j^ Unblushing Bride I J of I |\ATCJ Two189 words
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Advertisement163 1931-09-24 9 DADDY LONG LEGS Oct. ist t^ TELEPHONE N9 6909 >r^ r^ffifcid 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 Don't listen to the laughs Come and Share the Joke JEANETTE MacDONALD VICTOR McLAGLEN ROLAND YOUNG IN THE JOYOUS FARCE I COMEDY OF A GIRL WHO I SOLD A FORTUNE FOR A "ANNABELLE'S k AFFAIRS FOX163 words
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1017 1931-09-24 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 24. 1931. COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE RAILWAYS A rather interesting point of controversy was raised by our contemporary the other day by quoting from Sir Cecial dementi's memorandum on the proposed Railway Board the words "I feel sure that when finances admit those territories (neighbours1,017 words
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Article216 1931-09-24 10 Mr. D. W. Brisbane, of Fogden. Brisbane and Co., accompanied by Mrs. Brisbane, is due back m Malaya from home at the end of the month. The members of the Indian Association are reminded of the extraordinary general meeting to be held at the Association premises on Saturday for the216 words
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Article647 1931-09-24 10 LEASE AND THE LAW Immunity From Regulations Claimed [Prom Our Own Correspondent! Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 23. Further interesting legal points were raised by Mr. Roland Braddell m the Pahang Consolidated case this morning. The suit is brought before the Chief Justice by the Pahang Consolidated Co.647 words
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Article98 1931-09-24 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT I London, Sept. 23. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £121 1 16 (£ll8 7 8 Forward £123 15 16 (£l2l 13 16). The market is very firm. Messrs.98 words
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Article42 1931-09-24 10 Irish Free State President's Appeal I Reuters Service] London, Sept. 23. The Irish Free State President. Mr. Cosgrave, appeals to the people to buy home-produced goods, failing which, British goods. He also appeals to the British people vice versa.42 words
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Article47 1931-09-24 10 Next Year's Bangkok Schedule TPREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, Sept. 23. Five of the exchange banks have issued the schedule of their holidays for 1932 (Leap Year). It provides for 25 holidays, including for the first time, October 10th, the anniversary of the Chinese Republic.47 words
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Article692 1931-09-24 10 P.A.M. AND RKSTKK TI()N Collaboration With ;> ns[i Essential I From Our Own VmUm < tv Kuala Lumpur s™ Referring, at the half y,. arh Planters' Association of Malay, held at the Sungei Ujon« Club." BeiJT terday morning) to the rep to rubber restriction the hon )1(692 words
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Article107 1931-09-24 10 No Official Negotiations With Dutch I [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT! i London, Sept. 23. J Reply inti to Mr. Ward law Miln. J (Cons., Kidderminster* Ngwdtag pro- I J posals for the British Government to J I assist the rub)>er industry Mi J H I I Thomas107 words
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Article29 1931-09-24 10 Trans-America CorporationChanged Pol"'.v New York. Convinced ,ha. br.,n,h »*££>£ bar** with M«ll t.-ullm^ $1. A The Trans-Am.-nra Conn-rat.^n »M two years ago It will cont.nw, M ment company29 words
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Advertisement387 1931-09-24 10 HARVEY'S ROYAL TAWNY HUNTING PORT SOLE AGENTS; CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., {Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong*. (Incorporated m Shanghaii 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 5372. BY SPECIAL f^flT 1 J^. f Kl^ G APPOINTMENT TO F SL%M New Selection Just Arrived m Latest Jewellery WONDERFULLY CHEAP TO387 words
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Advertisement65 1931-09-24 10 w [ASftMtAfiUS BY PRETENDING TO BE A PLUMBER a burglar recently gained admission to a house. Suspicion was aroused when it was noticed that he did not light his pipe and settle down m a chair to give the problem his serious consideration. Your problem about burglary is solved by65 words
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Article1913 1931-09-24 11 LEAGUE'S APPEAL TO CHINA JAPAN SECURING A PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS FOR WITHDRAWAL OF TROOPS CALMING EFFECT ON NANKING ™lowin* consideration by the League of Nations Council on uoday of the Japanese invasion of Manchuria the Preside" of H* ounc, has sent a telegram to the Chinese and Japanese r ts1,913 words
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Article45 1931-09-24 11 FOUR KILLED Moslems Attack Military Pickets [Reuter's Service) Sringar, Sept. 23. Four Moslems were killed and six wounded when troops fired on a Moslem crowd mobbing military pickets. The governmental casualties were ninety injured, mostly slightly, including some high officials.45 words
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Article83 1931-09-24 11 Britain Approves Italian Proposal IReuter's Service) London, Sept. 23. In the House of Commons this afternoon, replying to Mr. Thurtle (Lab., Shoreditch) Mr. Baldwin said instructions had been sent to Lord Cecil at Geneva authorising acceptance of the naval limitation proposals advanced by Signor Grandi. subject to all83 words
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Article64 1931-09-24 11 Empire's Most Brilliant Scientists m Session IReuter's Service] London, Sept. 23. Five thousand of the Empire's most brilliant scientists crowded into the Albert Hall to-rlay to instal General Smuts as the hundedth President of the British Association The occasion coincided with the Centenary of Michael Faraday, m whose64 words
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Article39 1931-09-24 11 Kxperts Meet m London To-day IReuter's Service) Paris, Sept. 23. The private committee of silver experts meets m London to-morrow. It consists of Mr. Ernest Franklin (London). Heer Van Walree (Holland) and Mr. Marshall Tuthill (New York).39 words
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Article870 1931-09-24 11 EXCHANGE RE-OPENS Growing Opinion Favours World Gold Conference KEEPING DOWN PRICES v "Business as Usual" is the mctto everyg where at home, and when the Stock s Exchange re-opened yesterday morning there was free dealing after a preliminary period of uncertainty. It 2s anticipated that870 words
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Advertisement173 1931-09-24 11 Mk W^^ STOCKED BY i ROBINSON Co., Ltd. (ESTABLISHED 1858) SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR I "^i a^j 7* \WI f v ij =pMM^^^^^ 1 -mdENix8R1N65 HAPPINESS TD ALL f 3463 WRIGHT'S HIGHEST QUALITY STEEL ROPES "Scientifically constructed for Superior Service." There is a WRIGHTS' STEEL t^^^S^VrV^t& Jw ROPK for every173 words
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Article168 1931-09-24 12 HENDERSON ASSAILED General Election m October POLITICAL SPECULATION (Reuter's Service] London Sept. 23. An election decision with the consequent Cabinet reconstruction is In abeyance awaiting the return of Mr. Mac Donald who, it is suggested m one quarter, is using the interim to cogitate on his168 words
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Article272 1931-09-24 12 Basing the Rupee on Sterling I Renter's Service] London. Sept. 22. Because Indians were not consulted regardIng the decision to base the rupee on sterling. Mr. Gandhi, who is m London, announced that the Indian Congress was unable to support the measures requested by Sir Samuel Hoare.272 words
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Article220 1931-09-24 12 Coroner's Verdict of Death From Natural Causes A Chinese woman who gave evidence before Mr. F. G. Bourne, the Coroner, m the course of an enquiry into the death of her three-months-cld son, said that rb-jut two months previous to the child's death she was r.ssaulted by220 words
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Article122 1931-09-24 12 L Chinese Stabbed by Midnight Intruders A hut situated m a rubber estate m Bukit Berapit at B'k't Mertajam was broken into early on Saturday morning and the inmate, who was a Chinese coolie, was stabbed m four places. The man who was removed to the hospital122 words
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Article17 1931-09-24 12 (Reuter's Servicel Austin, Texas, Sept. 22. The Ckm-rnor has signed the Cotton Bill.17 words
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Article115 1931-09-24 12 (Continued from page 11 little easier than it appears but m any case the Japanese Government must recognise the extreme danger of the course that it is pursuing. Japanese diplomacy has more than once shown dramatically that Japan knows well enough the folly of attempting to115 words
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Article631 1931-09-24 12 Russia's Threat of Intervention Shanghai. Sept. 23. Cables to Chinese papers m Singapore give the following news: The Japanese troops are now marching towards Harbin, cities and towns east of Harbin have been occupied. They have ravaged the places where the troops pass. The Japanese military has occupied631 words
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Article936 1931-09-24 12 Japanese "Security Occupation" of Manchuria Urged TProm Our Own Correspondent! Writing two weeks before the sensational military action of Japan m Manchuria our Tokyo Correspondent says The militarist clique here is doing its best to make a mountain of the molehill represented by the alleged murder of Captain936 words
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Article97 1931-09-24 12 AND FIVE-DAY WEEK Steel and Motor Corporations [Reuter's Service] New York, Sept. 22. The United States Steel Corporation has announced reduction m wages of 10 per cent from October 1. The Bethlehem Steel Corporation and Ycungstown Sheet and Tube Company have also decided upon 10 per97 words
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Article56 1931-09-24 12 Prelude to Recent Invasion Iwaki. Sept. 16. The vernacular papers report that the local Chinese authorities have demanded the wholesale withdrawal of Korean fanners from the Wanpaoshan district of Manchuria, m connection with the Wanpaoshan incident. The Japanese authorities m Manchuria insisted on maintaining the status quo pending56 words
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Article370 1931-09-24 12 SAWMILL FATALITY Jury Acquit Three Chinese Accused The case against the three Chinese, one of whom was the managing-partner of the sawmill m which the crime was alleged to have been committed, charged with the murder of a fellow countryman at Tanjong Rhu on July 6th,370 words
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Article202 1931-09-24 12 Arab Fined For Neglecting Suffering Dog "I think it is a case of gross cruelty," said Mr. Whitton. the Fourth Magistrate, yesterday, when he found an Arab named Ali bin Marjan guilty of cruelty and neglect to a dog. Inspector Seth of the P.C.A. Department said202 words
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Article95 1931-09-24 12 Too Frightened to £ive Burglar Alarm During Tuesday night a burglar broke into a flat m Namazie Mansions and removed $95 from the room of the ayah. The ayah, when asked if she had heard or seen anybody, said that she had. but was afraid to call out.95 words
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Article139 1931-09-24 12 Fortnight Stay During October His Excellency the Governor, Sir Cecil Clementi, and Miss Clementi are expected to arrive at Penang about the end of October. They are expected to spend about a fortnight here and will stay at Bel Retiro. Penang Hill. This will be His139 words
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Article82 1931-09-24 12 Berlin Visit of French Ministers Paris, Sept. 16. In the Petit Journal M. Marcel Ray warns the public not to pitch their expectations regarding the Berlin visit of the French Ministers too high, and states that all the talk about a "big French plan" are futile since82 words
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Article369 1931-09-24 12 RENT OF LARGE AREA Personal Visit to London to Submit Grievance Manila, Sept. 10. Sultan Jamalul Kiran, who has just been appointed a Senator for Mindanao m the Philippines Legislature, is suffering under a sense of grievance against the British Government and he proposes369 words
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Article490 1931-09-24 12 Formation Expected Early m lvSo Simla. Sept. 7. The first unit of the Indian Air Force should be m existence by March 1933. This statement was made by the Army Secretary m the Legislative Assembly to-day. Answering a question pat by Mr. Gaya Prasaci Singh m the490 words
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Article119 1931-09-24 12 The Volunteer Inspection <Prcm Our Own Correspondent Malacca, Sept. 21. In spite of adverse weather conditions thfl turn-out yesterday for the G.O.C's annual inspection was large, about 400 volunteers taking part m a Batlalirn schemi' be: xvvn the 6th and the Bth mile, Tampin Road. The Cftdeti of119 words
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Article463 1931-09-24 12 CHINESE MEMBERS S.C.B.A. Want to Eltri tl Representative hr(l UNOFFICIAL MAJOftlTi The following i.s taken fn,i:. committee meeting of the British Association, Prnang held 17 Present —Mr. He;ih .1 f Mr. Yeoh Cheang Aun, Dr Oni h Messrs. Koh Leok Hup. K< h Chin Ooh, Lim Keong463 words
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Article113 1931-09-24 12 Death of Homeless Chinese The Oorom r, Ifr. P. O. B i a verdict of suicide by b with the ric.it h «f a Chine: I whose body was found tai lator of a latrine at :i Street on Septrmbi r Hi A chm. m hawker giving113 words
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Article62 1931-09-24 12 New ipt:iin Elected] Mr. 11. P I ItoVlt; elected captain of the X I Club, says the Mi The election wu 'coming departure Learmount. vbo hi the Club Into i and who Itti been of the Club. Iff I 'dub wrn- record In tin paying tribute to62 words
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Article24 1931-09-24 12 j Four !\isM-!ii:<'rN 1(M1 i virtu* ItiM-h.m-t. An Hrptow mrtm Lathed In rtonn m the province ol MehedlrJ ESH24 words
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Article633 1931-09-24 13 Free Kick Taken Six Times Further details of English League matches played on Sept. 12 are contained m the latest Indian papers to hand. Both the sides who were undefeated m the First Division crashed. Sheffield Wednesday were overwhelmed by a smart Middlesbrough side who scored four633 words
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Article139 1931-09-24 13 French Runner Beats 3-4 Mile Record Paris. Sept. 13. The thirty-six-years-old world'c record for the thrto-quarter mile was smashed at Colombo Stadium to-day by the French runner. La Doumegue (already the holder of the 1.000 and 1.500 metres world's records), returning a time of 3 minutes 0139 words
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Article523 1931-09-24 13 More Owners and More Horses There is no occasion to become perturbed because a few racehorse owners have found it necessary to retire from ownership for the time, declare Ajax m the Evening Standard. The only really "big" owner who has disposed of her horses is523 words
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Article109 1931-09-24 13 Huge Score Against Bradford London. Sept. 14. Under Rugby League rules to-day. Leeds beat Bradford by 75 points to 18. London, Sept. 10. St. Helens beat Barrow by 9 points to 0 on the latter's ground. London. Sept. 9. Warrington beat Wagon by 12 points to 8109 words
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Article32 1931-09-24 13 ■Jackson to Succeed Wilson [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHTI London, Sept. 22. It is announced that Alex Jackson, the Scottish international forward, succeeds Wilson as captain of the Chelsea football team.32 words
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Advertisement313 1931-09-24 13 HEATSTROKE To reduce the high temperature, and to avoid t J disastrous comphcat.ons which may follow an attack of HeaMfoke, Genasprin should be given at once A well-known doctor advises thar m ill r v hour unt,l the patient becomes himself a ß ain GENASPRIN rThe SAFE Brand of Aspirin313 words
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Advertisement281 1931-09-24 13 I /ffltef |^EREBOS JELLIES it^JmWw^^^' ar e easy to make, 1 \> iWilwlln Set uickl y and are 'Coli'iliilwSn 1 delicious to the taste. 1! They are obtainable m I V, 2S^*^^^ a var i e^y ot tempting m jh fresh fruit flavours {^l Strawberry, Raspberry, <| L \^Uy Cherry,281 words
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Advertisement834 1931-09-24 14 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. FORTNIGHTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Thrice Monthly Service Liverpool, Havre and Plwiii. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Doe. Sails ORESTES For London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Sept. 26 Sept.834 words
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Advertisement579 1931-09-24 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., LtcL (Incorporated In England). "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. s.B. OTTY OF PERTH Oct. 12 s .3. CITY OF NORWICH Nor. 25 HOMEWARDS. 5.3. CITY OF PTFTSBURG For579 words
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Advertisement459 1931-09-24 14 British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated m England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMFNT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPU Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage sinr* NALDERA 16.000 Oct. 3 KALYAN 9 000 KASHGAR 9,000459 words
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Advertisement676 1931-09-24 15 r S. EL Line. jOl r AFRICA, NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INDIA. MIKI !«»> ANQBLM and NtW YORK rtxiK*. Ft**, mnkmi (Prom Kobe) ...1 Cokmte, Aden and p^ Slul g^ M%R DURBAN, capt- Tow-. Mo d< J.v lt>:m Sl r.,,s Montevido and BIMOOI nitm via Colombo Round-the-world PUmm £130.676 words
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Advertisement579 1931-09-24 15 W) DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES, LTD. (if ■If SAILING NOTICE \l» ml\ president liners. Imm Bi! TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOS ION ■I FBOM SINGAPORE AND FENANG via COLOMBO. |ll ■11 SUEZ PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA, XAi'LfcS AMI M\\ <*tNOA. 1 18 I Arrive f^earr l.r.tvt Airi;r (\V Bw I «**por«579 words
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Advertisement829 1931-09-24 15 KTpnvT KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATCCHAPPIJ. [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA 1 ilncoiporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 5451. with sub-connections to.— Passage. Freight Transhipn«ent, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Represents yes m the Shaifcs Settlements (Singapore and Penanjn of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU.829 words
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Article711 1931-09-24 16 Pretty Woman Plays Siren While Thieves Take Cargo Twenty river pirates last week at Shanghai >lundered the ship Bonus, chartered by the jerman Rickmers Line, stationed at the China Navigation Company Lower Wharf, and escaped vith Tls. 13,000 worth of piece goods. River police were summoned seven hours711 words
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Article189 1931-09-24 16 An Invisible Bond The influence of the solar system on plant and animal life constitutes an absorbing topic to the scientist who has already attributed many phenomena to the moon and has noted the bearing of sunspots on the fertility of rabbits. There are. however, the Canadian189 words
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Advertisement569 1931-09-24 16 Burns Philp line. (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Refuiar monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7.375 tons) and the SS. MANOOU (3.352 ton?). iCargo only.] •a. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabin* de569 words
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Advertisement473 1931-09-24 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. \J (Incorporated to UJ.A.) V GENERAL AGENTS. I NEW YORK SERVICE. I Kcfttkir Freight Service to Hostna, N>w Vorli I Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). I M.S. SILVERSANDAL In Port Sept. 28 T *B MS. SILVER WILLOW Oct. 8 Oct. 13 I M.S. SILVERYEW Nov. 3 Nov.473 words
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Miscellaneous654 1931-09-24 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, Ipeh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 a.m. P.M.S., Batu Anam, Batu Pahat, Kluang,654 words
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Miscellaneous137 1931-09-24 16 Yamagata Mam. Jap. 2329. from Nagoya 23. for Bombay via Colombo 24. Mata Hari, Brit. 519. from Penang 23. for Penang via ports 27. Selangor, Brit. 444, from Teluk Anson 23. for Teluk Anson 25. Saleier. Dut. 4148. frim Makasser 23. for Port Swettenham. Belawan, Penang 25. Boritmt, Siam. 353,137 words
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Article64 1931-09-24 17 i urred at the Country Hospital ol Mr. James Oalbraith Irvine, of > Conservancy Board. Mi. Irvine victims of the at-tack by n bbers poo Conservancy Board launch i be was seriously wounded and rrier ffM killed. The late Mr. (i from his wounds but another64 words
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Article90 1931-09-24 17 Jlst. to 25th and from SeptemOctober 4th.. 1931. inclusive, night carried out by the Royal Air (Lot. 1 deg. 25" N. Long. 103 ;oxi The alighting area will be a oil the R.A.F. Base Seletar. It t Bare path consisting of 4 buoys \\lene jet90 words
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Article84 1931-09-24 17 ng beacons have been m<>. Rtf pos:,!( OM bet'\t <■ C" i by n \i s. Iroquois. Longitude 80' 30" N. 102 dm. 08' 30" E. 12 4,. N. 102 deg. 03 30 E. N 101 ci.g 53 00 E. 13 30 N 101 teg. 53 00 F.84 words
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Article202 1931-09-24 17 •if Wrecked German Vessel I red that tome cargo of th.I Oerman vessel that was wrecked I bland early last year, had j c Custom authorities m C:»liImported here In native craft*. iaed and now m the custody of uthorttftea is valued at about Rs rambf] Abdurahiman Haji.202 words
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Article94 1931-09-24 17 four Ships that Have Vanished l>-):ts during hist winter and heard of since. In "Lloyd's Reg* ter of us." d 111])- are; [celand), which left Hull on Noviii wire!..-. < unmunication -:hty miles from Vestmann i has not been heard of since: (Norway), which left94 words
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Article141 1931-09-24 17 merchantman of a magnificent i away with the death of Captain at the age of 58. latterly master phenaon Clarke", comer Lady icipally remembered among hisj 1 cloth u»- the magnificent action c Dbtlngul bed Benrlce Cross ar ulna the German submarine wont, be Wai i:\ command141 words
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Article1423 1931-09-24 17 Britain's Fleet In 1911 Before me as I write hangs a photograph. It lather a remarkable picture, being no less than three feet long while only ton inches m h<i-ht. It is. m fact, a panoramic photograph Of the Review of the Home and Reserve Fleets |by1,423 words
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Article280 1931-09-24 17 SECRET DEVICE Even Keel m Roughest Sea A positive guarantee again-t seasickness will be given to passengers m the new giant Cunardcr. the largest liner m the world, which Is under construction m the Clyde. The mast nervous of sailors will walk aboard her without a280 words
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Article264 1931-09-24 17 How Officers Handled the Situation Shanghai. Sept. It. The passsngen from the German liner Burtienland returned from Kobe on the Sphinx yesterday. It seems that one passenger was on deck, and three m the cardroom when the ship went aground. The rest were taking the siesta.264 words
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Article185 1931-09-24 17 According to information received from Haliiax. Nova Scotia, the Mm of £750.000 is to be spent on port improvements at Halifax and 'Saint John: unfortunately, considerable loss was sustained at the latter port by a disastrous fire which bro'ie out m Ju'ie last and caused damage185 words
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Advertisement364 1931-09-24 17 tn.s. BORINGIA. Consignees of cargo per the above motorship from Europe (arrived Sept. 20th.) are hereby notified that a general survey of all cargo landed m a damaged condition will be held at Godown Nos. 13 and 14 at 9 a.m. and at Bonded D and Acid Store at 2364 words
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Advertisement573 1931-09-24 17 The New A\^_> SCENIC ROUTE V Through Nature's Wonderland— The Canadian Rockies Cross Canada from Vancouver by the route of the lowest altitude and easiest gradient of any transcontinental line. Yet see the highest Canadian Rocky peaks and the rugged wonders of Jasper National Part V*r Book Jets and Information573 words
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Article335 1931-09-24 18 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 fjom about 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and i telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Uusual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong-335 words
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Article119 1931-09-24 18 The following programmes of music will be broadcast by the studio orchestra of Radio Saigon, under the direction of M. Andre Soyer. THURSDAY Marche Grecque L. Ganne; Fantasy on Dede Christine; Solo for flute by Jean Chefney; L'Orgue de Barbaric Candiolo: Chason d'Amour P. de Breville; Fantasy on119 words
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66 1931-09-24 18 Kuala Lumpur regular broadcasts arp until further notice: DAILY on 55.5 Metres 10.30 to 11 am. PETALING HILL TESTING. (Except Sundays and Public Holidays). FRIDAY on 65 Metres FROM THE STUDIO. 6.30 p.m. Krontchong Music. 7.00 English. 7.15 British Official Wireless News. 7.25 Recital of66 words
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Article302 1931-09-24 18 Madeleine Carroll Says "Si" m a Whisper Varenna (Lake Comol. Flowers from every garden of the village of Varenna. on the border of the lake, decorated the little parish church of St. George, where Madeleine Carroll, the English film ill 1 11. was married to-day to Captain Philip302 words
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Article234 1931-09-24 18 How Thomas Hardy was Saved for the Nation Lcndon, Sop!. 4. How the life of the infant Thomas Hardy was ved by the Intuition of a woman was related by his old friend. Sir James Barrie. unveiling it Dorchester— the Castorbridge of his noveh -a. life-size statue234 words
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Article185 1931-09-24 18 .Manchester Favours Tariffs London, Sept. li. The vital pmblOß of Britain's adv balance of trade and means for redressing it arc being exhaustively Investigated by a j3nr.ll Cabinet Committee ::p,)::mti>d by th Primo Minister. An announcement to thil effect u*a~ BUMIe to-day. All the propo.-.:ilr, hitherto advanced185 words
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Advertisement159 1931-09-24 18 ff "erasmic" if I Toilet Soap is recommended hy ladies all over the world as bezn£ of thai Jiigh quality which ensures a, h&althy and beautiful skirt. I^HL ERASMtC" Perfbmers LONDON PAfflS. •Jj=^ SIME, DARBY CO., LTD. S.S. F.M.S. How Quickly Baby Grows! t V 7 Baby grows more rapidly159 words
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Advertisement724 1931-09-24 18 BANKS AND INSURANCE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated m England.) Capital £3,000,000 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.. Sir Thomas724 words
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Advertisement208 1931-09-24 18 SOUTH 1 1^ irSrvi lot"! *Q v INSriMM i < OMI FIRE. MARINE, 1 .MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEP h LOWEST CVKRENI RATES I C. lIAROOI Oilier lilt: EASTERN U 3 ABBUSANCE CORPORATION TD HFIRE, MARINE, MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE. L. <i. lOIINSON HEAD OH HE j 3-( M,.208 words
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Article624 1931-09-24 19 COSTS REDUCED jo— on the Year's Working i presided over the Knot the Brunei United held m the French Bank OtbCR present were: v Bailey and R. n. Fii- ol the report and acThe year under r\ great dlUculty 1 mainly to continuous et- ol working cost624 words
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Article23 1931-09-24 19 Iwuki. Sept. 16. During August two million and a half of Bills, valued at 3.700 million Yen were cleared m Japan23 words
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Article204 1931-09-24 19 To- Day's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES September 23. SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2,3 London. 3 months' sight 2 3 27 32 London. 60 days' sight 2 3 1316 London. 30 days' sight 2 3 25 32 London, demand 2.3 11 16 London. T.T. 213% Lyons. Paris, demand Hamburg, demand204 words
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Article149 1931-09-24 19 I Derrick and Co.. Secretaries: Raub Gold (Four weeks ended Sept. 12) 1924.20 ounces. PRODUCE September 23. Tin 175 Tons $61.25 Gambler 10 Pepper White 28 Flake Tapioca 3H Pearl Sago Small *H Copra. Sundned 3.95 Sago, flour I 72% Devoe's Imperial Brilliant Kerosene per 2149 words
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64 1931-09-24 19 September 23rd., 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers. R.S.S. equal to London Standard. I Latest Cable: London Spot sheet 2-*.d. per lb. New York Spot Sheet G.cts. 4 T S per lb. SpDw T% Business done Standard R.S.S. on Tender Oct. 7 7 s 8 164 words
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Article32 1931-09-24 19 Mr. Henry Etfnest Crawley. ian insurance broker, of Queen's Gate. S.W.. and of Lloyd'? he played tennis and racquets for Cambridge University 1885-88— luu left £140.837 (net peisonalty £102.565).32 words
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Article128 1931-09-24 19 Changes m Representative Prices [United Press Association] New York. Sept. 21 22. American Can Common 80**, 80' Cities Service (Com.) 7's 7 T s Colombia Gas and Electric 20' s 20' h Curtis Wright 2 2 Electric Bond and Share Corp. 20 20 General E!ectric Co.128 words
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Article55 1931-09-24 19 Hanteng Shows a Profit I FREE TRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT I London. Sept. 23. Padang Jawa Rubber Company report show: a loss on the year's working oi £2.452. A credii of £2.066 is carried forward. Banting (Selangon report discloses a prori on the year of £926 and the credit55 words
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Article114 1931-09-24 19 The terms under which Mr. HarTy S. Sinclair is to merge five major petroleum companies jn;o a 1.000,000.000 dollar corporation have now been completed after two years' negotiations, says the New York Times. Tlie terms will be formally announced next week. The new company will be114 words
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Article73 1931-09-24 19 The following comparison ol estimated traffic receipts of the Imperial and International Communications Limited has been i? c ued for publication: August 1931 £334.326 August 1930 £411.090 Aggregate for eight months January to Au gust: In 1931 £3.096,049 In 1930 £3,656.033. Thp sum of £18 500 must be73 words
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Article531 1931-09-24 19 Effects of Gold Decision Singapore, Sept. ZZ. Events have moved swiftly m Great Britain during the past week, and the abandonment of the "Gold Standard" basis of currency, whilst regrettable m many ways, has been generally welcomed v the be~t means of solving Great I Britain's monetary problems.531 words
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Article990 1931-09-24 19 I N i. siocki on estates or less than 100 acres and stocks m transit on rail, road or local steamer are not ascertained. I 2. The production of estates of less than 100 acres is estimated from the formula Production Imports Steaks at beginning of month990 words
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Advertisement74 1931-09-24 19 [lssets exceed $12,000,000 m .maaama Assurance In force over $38,000,000 The Great Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Straits Settlement*). ■UP OFFICE Winchester House. Singapore O FFIOE 27. Old Jewry. EC Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and oompllea wttn the Britten Ufe Assurance74 words
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Article717 1931-09-24 20 ADVERTISING MALAYA Mr. Sydney's Address to Rotarians Mr. Richard Sydney, the Malayan author, journalist and schoolmaster, sought to instruct members of the Singapore Rotary Club at their weekly tiffin meeting at the Adelphi Hotel yesterday on the value of advertising Malaya. The meeting was well attended and Dr.717 words
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Article179 1931-09-24 20 Proposed New 18 Holes Course [From Our Own Ccire pendent Ipch. Sept. 23. The prolonged negotiations lcr a new golf course at Ipoh owing to the crowding cut of the present club were discussed at the halfyearly meeting of the Gtlf Club last night. Mr. Justice Prichard. DTC179 words
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Article40 1931-09-24 20 [Reuter's Service] New York, Sept. 23. Latest baseball scores are as follows: NATIONAL LEAGUE Pittsburgh 3, Philadelphia 2. St. Louis 3. Brooklyn 6. AMERICAN LEAGUE Boston 2, St. Louis 5. Philadelphia 8, Detroit 8. Washington 7, Chicago 240 words
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Article276 1931-09-24 20 PUBLIC SERVICES BEATEN Merchants Win Friendly Fixture Mercharts. .17 pts.: Public Services... 3 pts. The Rugby season has opened with a surprise. Public Services, champion side m the S.C.C. tournament for two successive seasons, going down to defeat m a friendly against the Merchants on276 words
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Article55 1931-09-24 20 Singapore Championship Finals Tht following ties will be played off at the SVC Drill Hall. Beach Road, on Saturday at 2.30 p.m. Juritr B<ngles Championship Final: Tay Swee Hiong vs. Lee Yang Chim. Mixed Double C'hampicrship Final: See Oim Hock and Miss Tai Yee Weng vs. E. J. Yass55 words
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Article168 1931-09-24 20 Entries for the annual Badminton Tournament of the Indian Association m the following events are called for. All the events are cpen to all members. Open Singles Championship (League System). This event is open both to "A" and "B" division players. Singles Championship Knock-out system*. This event168 words
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Article199 1931-09-24 20 Kuala Lumpur Training Work Owing to the heavy rain during Monday night the track was very soft and horses were subjected to pace work only on Tuesday, says the Malay Mail. Mr. Alan Lokes Hopaway was first out and moved well with Farthing up. The following worked m199 words
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Article170 1931-09-24 20 Recalled by Death of "The Painter" London Sept. 4. The most disastrous Derby of post War years was recalled by the death at New-market of the famous racehorse, "The Painter." "The Painter" was thought to be such a certainty m 1919 that the public backed him for170 words
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Article638 1931-09-24 20 ANNUAL REPORT Results of Successful Year The annual report of the Committee of Keppel Golf Club for the year ended June, 30th to be presented at the annual meeting on Sept. 29th. at 6.30 p.m. m the Club-house states: The Accounts for the year shew an excess638 words
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Article192 1931-09-24 20 Tanglin Club Tournament Ties Tie: for Friday m the Tanglin Club lawn tennis tournament are as follow. DYNE CUP Mrs. Zylstra and Bateman minus 15.1 vs. Mrs. Chamier and Capt. Graham minus 4. Mis. Drew and Gilmour minus 15 vs. Miss May son and Droogleever minus 2. Mr.192 words
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Article60 1931-09-24 20 The Singapore Khalsa Association defeated the Indian Association on Saturday by 3 o. The following will represent Khalsa Association against United Sports Club to-day on I.A. Ground: Ishar Singh, Naranjan Singh, Choor Singh. M. B. Singh. Teja Singh. Sohan Singh, B. S. Gill. Labh Singh, B. S. Radha Baboo60 words
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Article27 1931-09-24 20 Mr. E. G. Grant, who has lately returned from leave, goes to Jesselton as District Officer, Mr. B. R. Cole-Adams going to Sandakan m the same capacity.27 words
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Article338 1931-09-24 20 SIAM TURF CLUB Profit of 200,000 Ticals Turned Into Loss The Royal Turf Club of Siam has issued its balance sheet and statement of accounts for the year ended July 31st, 1931. The accounts and the various items will no doubt be read with special338 words
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Article358 1931-09-24 20 Charley's Aunt at the Pavilion <By Our Film Correspondent > "One long laugh from beginning to end" is what the large audience which attended the opening performances of Brandon Thomas' immortrl farce at the Pavilion last evening, voted the Columbia film version. Most people remember a silent version358 words
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Article121 1931-09-24 20 The September Mixed Foursomes <From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Sept. 21. The September Mixed Foursomes were played on Thursday, and resulted m Miss Buckley and Mr. J. W. Wainwright being winners with a score of 53 15 38. Other scores were Mrs. G. Beatty and W. Munro 50121 words
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Article99 1931-09-24 20 Aiier the match between the Gloucesters and the Malays m the final of the S.A.F.A. Cup at the Anson Road Stadium on Friday, Mrs. R. L. Hastie will present the Cup and medals to the winners and runners-up m the competition, and also the medals to99 words
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Advertisement547 1931-09-24 20 BOON EMDN ■I Bal I'll I. PUfl I Dk^;^* INDISPENSABLE FOR CONSTANT I SKIN OF REFERENCE BOOKS. BLACK JAPANNED METAL Small size per pair Large size *'Jj Malaya Publishing House Ltd Phoiie 71-77 STAMFORD ROAD, R 5929 SINGAPORE rafns r^ prps S I ln Bpite of every care and <kK547 words
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