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Title Section19 1931-09-28 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,452. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article331 1931-09-28 1 Sporadic anti-Japanese disturbances in Htrg Kcr.g have culminated it. the murder cf two Japanese; while frenzied mobs have beer, gathering in the streets and en ens octasß-n British troops were forced to make a bayone: charge to disperse a crowd threatening a Kcwloon police station Page 11.331 words
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Article1285 1931-09-28 1 I In tracing the early beginnings of an English school of painting it is necessary to go back a very long way, writes E. A. in The English. Race. In using the term "English school" it is not Intended to suggest that this was entlr?ly indigenous to1,285 words
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Advertisement316 1931-09-28 1 KELVINATOR THE FINEST KLECTRIC REFRIGERATOR EVER BUILT A. i'LOUIJt CO., LTD. SINGAPORE. Sa!««-Serrtre 2-1 Raffles Quay Raffles Hotel MALAYA'S PREMIER HOTEL «A EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION S^C^'*£&&' <^ WITH MODERN SANITATION X^S^^^ <L V d < J^ grill y^y^ <fj(S VNUER EXPERT /^i- \«T TOMORROW wropean /<&*?■' eV^ *>*/ DINNER AND somww316 words
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Advertisement187 1931-09-28 1 -SALEHE SHOE STDIE |96| North Bridge Road. [96l SILK X" g^L SILK SOCKS /ifite^^N S CI SELLING AT TOg< Hg^ CELLING AT HALF COST 1 /"I f "ALP COST ALL SHADES I— ALSO KEDS SHOES from 45 cents per pair. REAL VELOUR HATS, $3.95 each. WOOL AND FELT HATS, $1.00187 words
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Advertisement144 1931-09-28 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS F. .ind N. Dry Ginger Ale Page 3. Standard Life Assurance Co. Pane 18. WhttMwiyi are to close on Saturday Page 6. Notices by Government and Improvement Trust Page 2. E^atc and Trust Agencies specialise in esiatmanagement Page 3. Sensational bargains in new cars Irani Cycle and Carriage144 words
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Advertisement17 1931-09-28 1 KELVINATOR THE FINEST ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR EVER BUILT A. CLOUET CO., LTD. SINGAPORE. Sales- Service 2-1 Raffles Quay17 words
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Article954 1931-09-28 2 League Football Positions Positions ui the home football Leaguei up to and including Saturday n'e as foUov: Dr. W. A. Nicholas leaves Malacca on transfer early next month. He has been Assistant Medical Officer in charge of the Jasin District Hospital for the past three and a954 words
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Advertisement174 1931-09-28 2 SEL ANTURIQUE LOS AN FOR HHEUMATISM. GOUT. ETC. Hospital experience has shown these salts to give excellent results in all affections arising from excess of URIC ACID in the system. Stockists MEDICAL HALL, LTD., (Opp. General Post Office,) We Stock CONTREXEVIIXE WATER m^ _____Mf Mi if ft Wit wrw%mmmi4F SENSATIONAL174 words
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Advertisement702 1931-09-28 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 in the Tender Room, Municipal Offices Supply and delivery at Transport Centre of five 4-ton petrol driven chassis. Date of Closing702 words
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Advertisement516 1931-09-28 2 TO LET. RESIDENTIAL SERVICE FLATS in TANGLIN now available. Double flats from $220 per month, single flat from $130 per month. Rental includes fully furnished flat, light and water, telephone, tennis, garage and quarters: also catering and service. No extras. Particulars and inspection apply daily between 5 and 6 p.m.516 words
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Advertisement601 1931-09-28 2 NOTICES. THE SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE CO.. LTD. NOTICE is hereby r-iven thf.t the Trail: ter Books cf the above Company will be closed from October 9th frj 22nd. 1931. both days Inclusive, preparatory to pnynvnt of dividend. By Order of the Board. L. C. MARGOLIOUTH. Singapore Manager. SINGAPORE IMPROVEMENT TRUST.601 words
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Advertisement385 1931-09-28 2 NOTICES. SINGAPORE IMIMH>VPn^ TRUST. Amendment No. 20 of |*ti the General taprovemtm under Section 19 of tht Si n pore Improvement > r din* J "■iti net PLAN OF PROPOSED JIK( LINE OF STREET K)lc u BANK KOM) Notice to owners or repni. ,1 „u,,,,. periy afl> f ted by385 words
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Miscellaneous165 1931-09-28 2 THE WEEK Mo:id:i\. 28th. High Water. 11.16. 9.0 ft.. 23.32. 9.3 ft. Legislative Council Meetinp 10.30 am Licensing Justices Meeting 2.15 p.m. Hockey: S.C.C. trial Match Marritd vs. Single. Tuesday. 29th. High Water. 11.36. 9.1 ft. Annual general meeting. Keppel Golf Club 6.30 p.m. Football: Y.MC.A. v.v Press XI Y.M.C.A.165 words
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Article717 1931-09-28 3 MORE SAFETY DEVICES Makers Out to Please the Unmechanical Driver Motorcar designers and manufacturers have at last realised thi»t the owner-driver is really a person to be reckoned with, and so. for the first time in the history of motorcar building, this year's Motor Show at717 words
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Article164 1931-09-28 3 Barber's Chair Clue to a Crime Berlin. Aug. 25. A strong set of teeth and the imprint of teeth marks on a hairdresser's chair have revealed the identity of a man murdered three years ago. During excavation work at Gonsenheim, near Mayence, workmen discovered ih the164 words
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Article74 1931-09-28 3 News has been received from Trengganu that Mr. E. Bagot. Commissioner of Police there, has met with an accident. Few details are known but it appears that a tiger was doing damage In a kampong at Kuala Trengganu and that a party of police went out after it. In the74 words
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464 1931-09-28 3 INDIA'S BLACK RECORD Figures Given in Official Pamphlet Simla, Sept. 6. In pursuance of its policy of taking Members of the Assembly into its confidence concerning the reasons for the obvious necessity of a new Press Bill the Government has followed up the large464 words
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Article185 1931-09-28 3 Appointment of General Muspratt Speculation as to General Cobbe's successor at the India Office Ls ended by the announcement that Major-General S. F. Muspratt has been appointed to the post. Major-General Muspratt has a distinguished record of over thirty years' service. He first saw active service on the185 words
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Article101 1931-09-28 3 Charges Framed Against 127 Persons Madras. Sept. 8. The police have filed charges against 127 persons, including some leading merchants, in connexion with the Pudukottah riots. The charge is of waging war. and the allegations include conspiracy "to do away with the President of the Council101 words
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Advertisement141 1931-09-28 3 jW CHAMPAGNE TABLE WATERS ytawttf M dk PRODUCT of Sg^J FRASER NEAVE, LIMITED. tffiWlt^ i^EREBOS JELLIES J «ti: V>are easy to make, S v?c ®iTll^ set uickl y and are r 3mS delicious to the taste. They are obtainable in 3 p j^i/^ a variety of tempting fresh fruit flavours—141 words
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Advertisement356 1931-09-28 3 t Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited. BRANCHES U* SS^EE* B*"**8 MALACCA, ii, Liignt street PFiMAisir 14, Klyne Street K^IALA l^Mm. Registered by and Security deposited with the Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, Guardians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised and Interest collected, Probate or Letters of Administration applied for356 words
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Article, Illustration4883 1931-09-28 4 MOYRA E. HAYWOOD - THE AVENGING LOVER MOYRA E. HAYWOOD by CHAPTER I Without Warning 4«ILLUMINATING up to a point the young man murmured, giving a low chuckle as he inspected the sign -post again. "To Golden Cove two miles." directed the left-hand finger; "To Golden Cove two miles." pointed the opposite indicator. The4,883 words
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Article493 1931-09-28 4 'SECOND OXL^TO M KUsv To Return After Mam Year the Wireless S London u In the London Regional v ir.-v for to-morrow night there ment: "Luella Melius. soprano." The name is one that few Lond,,-,,. r ber-and yet it Is but a ft* y ,,rs Z493 words
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617 1931-09-28 5 "CALL THE 'YARD'" "Husband's Death was Not an Accident" Hove. Protest against the system which has left thfc investigations of her husband's mysterious death to a country police force was made by Mrs H. E. Chevis, the widow of Lieutenant Chevis. It was the617 words
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Article207 1931-09-28 5 Manslaughter Stars in New Film at Capitol Honour Among Lovers, in which those two clever young people. Cl3Udette Colbert and Fredric March, of Manslaughter fame, appear together again, is. de-pite its mediocre title, an interesting film quite well- worth seeing. It possesses a swift moving plot in which207 words
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Article116 1931-09-28 5 Romance of Famous Racing Tipster Rass Prince Monolulu, the coloured tipster, who is known on every racecourse in tiie country as "Rass Prince," Is to marry a pretty twenty- two-year-old Edmonton girl at St. Pancras register office, London. In the register office notice Ra?s Pi-ince116 words
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Article327 1931-09-28 5 Will He Give Away the Secret? There was an amusing incident at Harringay when the sixth race of the evening had to be cancelled and re-run after the last race. There were four dogs in the hurdle race. They v.pre duly paraded, as usual, around the327 words
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Article151 1931-09-28 5 There has, not unnaturally, been some uncertainty as to the possible effect on the F.M.S. finances of the decision of the British Government to depart temporarily fromj the gold standard. A Treasury officer has informed tpe. Malay Mail that the prevention of the issue of Treasury151 words
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Advertisement301 1931-09-28 5 PENfINC ~THEDKr/U£RS aGOKrim,£DmWIKH.SCBnMm. WHEN FOOD DISAGREES How to get quick relief £gsn| from Indigestion. J[ 1 pain, wind or distress follow eating or drinking, Y' '^TmnmuiL^ simply take a little Bisurated Magnesia in I fijl a uarter o( a glass of water and the cause k& \\^r* o******(JO,0 (JO, 17301 words
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Advertisement262 1931-09-28 5 MBBpilH smooth silken skin, i^^HiiillH THE irresistible Dijtt SS tW ;;:fJITIIiiRIUU-;*'*"" t r:: :tjft :t 111l Irtr 1^ I iSafc^B 111 1 11 H screen stars and their 3 E*Z I S BtSXtl Krv* *mW^B^^B3^^^^^^^^^^^^^BJ^BTWT#T^f l yTW^WW*^" w i j|||(it BROOKS, hi aLJTLCS _^t *^T*tttfr fl H^^i- sO 0 >262 words
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Article381 1931-09-28 6 Guest Carried Off by Kidnappers Two days after his arrival in Shanghai on a visit from Wushin. Mr. Pu Wen-ting, an employee of the Foh Hsing Flour Mills in that city, was kidnapped from a residence at 19 Sih Ming Alley, Avenue Poch. Shanghai occupied by Mrs. A.381 words
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Article231 1931-09-28 6 Budapest Police Make An Arrest Budapest. Sept. 15. The search for the authors of the railway outrage at Biatorbagy is now centring on the communist agitator Herr Leipzik. who during the last few years has lived intermittently in Germany and Czechoslovakia, and is known to have crossed the231 words
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Article206 1931-09-28 6 Girl Bather Drowned at Hong Kong A most regrettable tragedy marred a bathing picnic to Island Bay iShek O). one of the party. Miss Bruna D'Almada. being drowned. It appears that Miss D'Almada. together with some friends, had gone to Shek O for a swim. The strong ground-swell206 words
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Article162 1931-09-28 6 Greyhound Association Against S.M.C. Shanghai. Sept. 16. The Greyhound Racing Association (China), Ltd.. is Rppealinp agninst Judge Sir Peter Grain's dismissal in Chambers, on July 9th.. of their claim for damages against the Municipal Council in consequence of the Municipal' Police having in April last closed the gates162 words
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Advertisement34 1931-09-28 6 WILL BE ON SA TURD A F, OCTOBER 3rd A FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE MADE IN THE FREE PRESS ON OCTOBER Ist Whiteaway, LaidUw 8 Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England > Singapore Malacca Sereanhaft. 434 words
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Advertisement284 1931-09-28 6 f 7 |'i Tj'th ill E i j 1 1 <li iiiiiivl 1 I m 'l 111/ 111 1} How Parker IV '^^Tressureless IF 1 ouch )jr improves your hand wri tine I "Pressureless Touch" and featherlight poise comhine in the new streamlined Parker Duofold to give such instant, easy284 words
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Article940 1931-09-28 7 POPULAR EXCITEMENT A Loyal Welcome Preparing [From Our Own Correspondent] Bangkok. Sept. 16. Their Majesties have left the hospitable shores of Canada, and are now really homeward bound. The King made it known he wanted a quiet holiday after the strain of his operation,940 words
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Article137 1931-09-28 7 Dr. P. W. Foxworthy was elected President of the Lake Club at the annual general meeting on Tuesday night. M.M. The following appointments in ths Sarawak I Government service are gMttted: Mr. E. H. j Elam to act as Assistant District Officer. Lundu; j Dr. C. Williams to be Indian137 words
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Advertisement487 1931-09-28 7 THE Singapore Free Press Daily and Weekly Editions Head Office 138 ROIUN9ON KOAD. SINGAPORE. Telephone: MM. Cable Adrlrcw: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. The Premier morning daily in Malaya. Delivered with the Cnota Hazri each morning/ Latest new* latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special features include487 words
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Advertisement551 1931-09-28 7 insmokiii^^ AmmW^U b^B B BbM^S bTTPHbI BTffSSaW ***^mW* !J K^ J bL^b B Jl H Abfiaß is impossible to attain in a less carefully made cigarette which have I tobacco r--- rW en,J COR^~i^dff P i*fl 1 matured Virginia tobaccos— A MILD i* v. lvet smo» ih and is made551 words
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Article689 1931-09-28 8 NO IMPROVEMENT 8.1.5.N. Coy's Passage Concession <By Our Indian Correspondent The situation of unemployment amongst Indians m Malaya is much worse than it was when I wrote on it a few weeks ago in these columns. I laid stress on those clashes cf Indians which did not689 words
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Article225 1931-09-28 8 Despito misgivings in certain quarters th Board oi Control's decision to send a team of Inchan cricketers to England laext tummer i ill, we think be generally welcomed by cricketers in this country. Arrangements for the tour bad already proceeded to the point of drawing up an extensive225 words
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Article66 1931-09-28 8 M. W. Lo Completes Hong Kong's Team M. w. Lo. singles tennis champion of the Colony in 1929, has accepted an invitation from the Lawn Tennis Association to accompany the Interport team to Shanghai on September 29. and he will complete the men's team. Hong Kong will thus66 words
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545 1931-09-28 8 FAMILY TREE IN CARTON Fight for Vast Duckham Treasures Millions are danglirfg before the blue-grey eyes of Mary Duckham. who stands at the corner of Southampton-row and High Holborn selling matches. One day, perhaps. Mary will be great heiress. It is the Duckham millions, in545 words
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Article229 1931-09-28 8 Mystery of a Photograph Taken By the Zepp Memories of these half (orgctUn airmen ai^. have vanished while trying to By the Atlantic are revived by a photograph which the Graf Zeppelin has brought back hum her cruise to the Arctic. This photograph was taken while229 words
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Article112 1931-09-28 8 Peking Beaten at Polo After Extra Time Shanghai, Sept. 12. In the Intvrpoil Polo match between Shanghai and Peking, the former won by nine goals to eight, thus retaining the Keswick Cup. The teeond match of the series was one of the best and most exciting112 words
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Article48 1931-09-28 8 Mr E. Balfour-Ross. of the legal firm of Messrs. Logan. Ross and Samuel, of Penang returns from leave on October 1. Mr. L. D. E. Cullen has taken ovef duties as 0.C.P.D., Sungei Besi. replacing Inche Abdul Manap, who has been transferred to the Detective Office. Kuala Lumpur. <48 words
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Advertisement438 1931-09-28 8 rpRV the new "quick-^^F 1 cooking" Quaker I Oats. Now cooks in 1-5 the time formerly re- I quired! Save time, labor, Serve it as porridge I for breakfast thicken I soups and gravies with I it use it in fritters, cakes, biscuits. Try a tin today. I rkt kind438 words
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Advertisement203 1931-09-28 8 I JANET CAYNOR I JQUEENf j; OF THE SCREEN IN ALL HER I g LOVELINESS I 4 cj B^H^^l sm sV ■r^s^H^^^ (j> MtttH '^> JrF ji B v* ag- IF V «K-ivi HB ii) Mat' 88&5K'* J&>~- B^Bk. ES” £%v"'*' BaK-' ■'< B^9 W JSk' AvK.- bbV H> m?"203 words
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Advertisement288 1931-09-28 8 T^^^^The Blood is the Stream of Life pTO TREAT DISEASE I I REMOVE THE CAUSE I CLARKE'S BLOOD MIXTURE I in the treatment of Blood and Skin Diseases I I gets to the root of the trouble I I by purifying the Blood. I In cases of I I RH288 words
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Advertisement171 1931-09-28 9 Victoria Memorial I^^% Hall J; m weduesda y -fc# September 30th 2| at 9. 30 p.m. 'VHP i E RECITAL DULY i -^^^■BhBBBI ARMANDE CARON THE DISTINGUISHED FRENCH PIANIST ON A WORLD TOUR Booking Now Open at John Little's $3 $2 $1 BAND PERFORMANCE s| T ?da? R ?Tm. KATONG171 words
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Advertisement151 1931-09-28 9 ANOTHER GREAT ALL -BRITISH SHOW at the lifflH TO-NIGHT The Celebrated Stars of) "ROOKERY NOOK" Back Again in One of the BRIGHTEST and BEST Musical Comedies yet Presented EALPH LYNN AID WINIFRED SHOTTER 1888 m3| H~^^^^^^™™Jl B^WB ■1 B^B^^ > v> ap Bb ■[\^Bwß f^ SB fr *Jm mM m151 words
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Advertisement213 1931-09-28 9 f^^^\ MM mm II Eli\\\\\\l\Hlil I I I I ii/H W///^k r rlH L™j^^^g^\ TELEPHONE. Ng^ 6909 i 6-15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 Glowing, Vital, an Unforgetable I Romance- So Rare, So Different a film to see The One and Only jl GRETA GABBO with Robert Montgomery Lewis Stone I IN HER213 words
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Article22 1931-09-28 10 WILLIAMS— On September 21. at Norwood, to May Lilian, wife of Arthur Williams. M.C.S.. District Officer. Dindings. a daughter. MARIAN ROWENA.22 words
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1140 1931-09-28 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 28, 1931 THE NEW MILITARY EXACTION The text of the 'Ordinance to 1 Provide for a Contribution towards Imperial Defence" was published in the Government Gazette on Friday and will come up for the consideration of Legislative Council this morning. That Ordinance, as is probably1,140 words
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Article134 1931-09-28 10 ANOTHER CHINA CRIME Slaughter Follows Train Wreck Reuter's Far Eastern Service 1 Peking, Sept. 27. There was a brutal slaughter yesterday afternoon, when a large party of bandits, after derailing the Mukden-Peking train at Jaoyangho. 55 miles westward of Mukden as the crewflies, killed 30 people,134 words
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Article519 1931-09-28 10 "EXEGI MONUMENTUM AERE PERENNIUS To the Editor. Sir, I am the inventor of the road-rubber and road laying process which forms the sub-ject-matter of recent controversy. Up-to-date I have taken no part whatsoever in the argument. I write now to deplore the misunderstanding in Europe and519 words
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Article54 1931-09-28 10 Suspended by Siamese Treasury [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT I Bangkok. Sept. 26. The Treasury has stopped selling drafts to London payable in sterling but has commenced celling drafts to New York in United States currency. It is apprehended that locally the sterling value of the tical will appreciate54 words
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Article39 1931-09-28 10 SATURDAY'S RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT I London, Sept. 26. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber prices as follows Spot 2 13 16d (3 1 16d). Forward 3d (33/ 4 d). The market is dull.39 words
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Article876 1931-09-28 10 COUNSEL'S SUGGESTS "Impulsive" Complainant 1 Wrons: Cmrst ACCUSED'S KVIIM \< f The defence was brgun ,i ir trial at the Assizes before th. i<( in 7 Justice (Mr. Justice Sproule s a( <hlff morning of Major Frank 1',.,!!,,,, charged on two counts in the alleged forgery of876 words
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Advertisement139 1931-09-28 10 T \m aLIS' K<JMM ll^K < li 111 jj i ITS fl l\l y\ Bl^r J MMrWJ*^ w JTTT^bTTT^B ilT'Tn^^in W f !T^» I v ig SOLE AGENTS: '^B IyM CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO.. LTD., H f [Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong). HI {Incorporated in Shanghai* 0 '•Ol139 words
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Advertisement76 1931-09-28 10 CARRIAGE OF GOODS BY SEA ORDINANCE 1927. WITH NOTES AND APPENDICES including a chapter en private international law. by RICHARD WILLIAMSON and C. H. WITHERS PAYNE, LL.B. (LOND.) PRICE $10.00. KELLY WALSH LTD. (Incorporated in Hong Kong) Raffles Place Singapore DOXA FOR ACCURACY RELIABILITY THE LATEST AND SMARTEST DESIGNS IN76 words
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JAPANESE MURDERED IN HONG KONG
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Article1188 1931-09-28 11 HIGHLANDERSMSAYONET CHARGE AT MOB RIOT ACT READ TO FRENZIED CROWD I Router's Far Eastern Service I anti JaP anese demonstrations dt ing^hT p^7e W d.ny»lm.n a ted .ast night in the bruta f CU* ta the.r home at Kow.oon. while their five children were so L .n.,u1,188 words
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Article83 1931-09-28 11 f ßeuters Service 1 London Sept. 26. The Times in an editorial congratulates the League Council on its good work towards settling the Sino-Japanese conflict and tadds: There is clearly a danger that the League's action may encourage important factors in China to challenge the internationally83 words
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Article66 1931-09-28 11 Holland Not Following Britain [Reuter's Service 1 Amsterdam, Sept. 26. The Colonial Minister contradicts reports tha* the Dutch East Indies is contemplating suspension of the gold standard. (There were persistent rumours in Singapore on Friday and Saturday that the Netherlands had come off the gold standard, and66 words
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Article204 1931-09-28 11 CLOTH IMPORTS TO INDIA Price of Satisfactory Political Settlement IKeuter's Service] London. Sept. 26. Mr. Gandhi made a concession during his "goodwill tour" of Lancashire. He has already met the leaders of the cotton industry to whom he asserted that if a settlement was reached on204 words
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Article192 1931-09-28 11 Government Aid for French Institution I Reuter's Service Paris, Sept. 26. Relief was felt by tens of thousands of depositors when it became known that a strong consortium backed by the Ministry of Finance had come to the aid of the Banque Nationale de Credits nKBOtm of192 words
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Article55 1931-09-28 11 I Reuter's Service! Cologne. Sept. 26. Three private banks at Bochum have suspended payment as a result of national and international financial developments of the past week. They are Bankhaus Hermann Schueler. Bank Mahnert and Dueppe. and Bank Stern Archenheld. The first-mentioned states its customers a;e55 words
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Article115 1931-09-28 11 Needs of the Political Situation. [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, Sept. 26. Public interest in the political situation has greatly increased within the past few days owing to the discussion which is proceeding on the question of a General Election. It is generally recognised that the financial and115 words
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Article33 1931-09-28 11 [Reuter's Service] London. Sept. 26. The widely published statement (cabled earlier* that Mr. MacDonald. Mr. Baldwin and Sir H. Samuel will confer at Chequers this week-end is now officially denied.33 words
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Article114 1931-09-28 11 Berlin's Welcome to French Ministers [Reuter's Service] Paris, Sept. 26. MM. Laval and Briand left at 4.35 by train for their official Berlin visit. Berlin, Sept. 27. M.M Laval and Briand arrived at 8.37 this morning. They were welcomed at the station by Herr Bruening and Dr.114 words
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Article59 1931-09-28 11 The Archbishop of Canterbury has appointed the Rev. J. V. Westlake. who wo recently Cathedral Chaplain here, to the Civil Chaplaincy at Basrah for two years. His Grace, writing to Mr. Westlake. describes the work as "of some difficulty and considerable importance." Mr. Westlake sailed m September and was due59 words
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Article359 1931-09-28 11 BUT KEEPING ON Kingsford Smith in India SLIGHT LEAD ON MOLLISON Concern as to the safety of Wing Commander Kingsford Smith, (the Australian airman who is making an attempt to establish a new record for the solo flight in a light machine from Australia to359 words
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Article206 1931-09-28 11 Col. Lindbergh to the i Reuters Far Eastern Service I Nankin?. Sept. 26. Since their arrival on Sept. 19 Col. and Mrs. Lindbergh have earned the wholehearted gratitude of the Chinese nation by taring their monoplane for r'aily surveys of the huge flooded areas in North Kiangsu206 words
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Article134 1931-09-28 11 No Decision Till Accounts Completed [Reuter's Service] London, Sept. 25. Dunlop announce that they are not declaring an interim dividend en the ordinary stock and are postponing consideration of a dividend on the A. B. and C. preference shares until the year's account's are complete. IMMENSELY STRONG POSITION134 words
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Article116 1931-09-28 11 Brother Officers' Tribute to French Fliers [Reuters Service] Paris. Sept. 26. After brother officers had watched over the coffins of Lebrix and Mesmin. (the two French airmen who were killed when their plane crashed in Russia during a flight to Tokio> lying in state in Notre Dame all116 words
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Advertisement106 1931-09-28 11 Sic QjSbE S^So STOCKED BY ROBINSON Co., Ltd. (ESTABLISHED 1858) SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR INSIST ON Agents SIME, DARBY Co., Ltd. S.S. and F.M.S. "RIBMET" (RE6D) FOR CONCRETE AND PLASTERWORK "RIBMTTT." product of the Expanded Metal Co. Ltd.. of West Hartlepool, England, is an id^al ground for plaster in ceilings,106 words
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Article1047 1931-09-28 12 ESTATE INCIDENT Attack on European Alleged WAGES STOLEN Kuala Kubu, Sept. 25. Full details of the robbery which took place at Batang Berjuntai, Ulu Selangor, on Aug. 8 when Mr. Robert E. Woller, an assistant on the Nigel Gardner estate, was held up by some Chinese1,047 words
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Article54 1931-09-28 12 The following changes in the personnel of the Golconda Rubber Company's Estates, Kuala Belangor, have been made consequent on the retirement from Holmwcod Estate of Mr IVB. Quise. Mr. E. R. Reger, Sungei Serdang Estate, has succeeded Mr. P. s. Guise and Mr. J- F. Swan, of Golcondia Estate, has54 words
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Article555 1931-09-28 12 SPORTSMAN IN COURT Accidentally Shot Malay Woman Seremban. Sept. 25. Mr. Cecil O. Thomasz, the Negri Sembilan club cricketer and well-known sportsman, was this afternoon fined $100 and ordered to pay aupeasatftoa 0* $100. in default 3 months' igcrous imprisonment by the Kuala Pilih magistrate for555 words
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Article217 1931-09-28 12 Plot to Smuggle Arms and Drugs Ahmed Sha Khan, a Peshwari of Ekbalpore Lane, and 41 others appeared before Mr. W. Islam. Police Magistrate of Alipore. to answer a charge of conspiracy to smuggle arms and opium and other dangerous drugs into British India. The accused are217 words
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Article107 1931-09-28 12 Britain and The Franco-Italian Negotiations Geneva, Sept. 19. The Franco-Italian naval discussions were resumed here on Friday by the French and Italian experts on the basis of the new French proposals submitted to the Italian Government two weeks ago. The British naval expert Mr. Craigie had expressly come107 words
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Article55 1931-09-28 12 New Gas Discovery By Japanese Tokyo, Sept. 12. Dr. Yoshio Tanaka. of the Tokyo Imperial University, claims to have discovered a new gas which, when mixed with hydrogen, reduces the possibility of the latter's explosion by over 50 per cent. The new mixture, he said to-day,' would enhance55 words
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Article1030 1931-09-28 12 THE PIRATER'S END In Force From Next Month [Prom Our Own Correspondent] Bangkok, Sept. 23. The new Trade Mark Act is to come into force on October 1, and the Ministerial tcgulations under which the act will be effective have been promulgated. Each trade mark1,030 words
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Article287 1931-09-28 12 PROPOSED LEGISLATION Bill to be Introduced To-Day The Stamp (Amendment) Ordinance, which provides for the imposition of a duty on bets made on the totalisator at race-meetings and also on sweepstakes promoted by racing clubs or associations is to be introduced in Legislative Council this287 words
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Article149 1931-09-28 12 Apportionment of Financial Resources [British Radio Official Sen ice 1 Rugby, Sept. 25. The general discussion on the distribution of financial resources under the proposed new Indian Constitution was concluded in the Federal Structure Committee to-day. A sub-committee, consisting of twelve membtTS. to consider and report upon "the149 words
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Article110 1931-09-28 12 No Excitement on Exchange f British Radio Official Service 1 Rugby. Sept. Hk The feature, at the close, on the foreign exchange market was a strong rally in the pound sterling which had weakened earlier in the day. The New York rate, which was $3.49 this morning, rose110 words
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Article109 1931-09-28 12 Tungku Makhota's New Car A further notable addition to the already lengthy list of prominent Humber owners is made by the recent purchase of a Humber Pullman" Limousine by His Highness the Tungku Makhota of Johore. heir to the Sultan. It is rather interesting to recall that, ever109 words
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Article75 1931-09-28 12 Mullah's 78 Years in a Calicut Mosque Calicut, Sept. 1. Reputed to be 118 years old, and the oldest resident of Malabar Kaya Dheen Kaya, the Mullah in charge of the local Moideenpalli Mosque, died recently. Despite his great age his faculties remained unimpaired, but he succumbed75 words
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Article32 1931-09-28 12 Italian Proposal Agreed to f British Radio Offlclal Service I Rugby, Sept. 25. A Geneva message states that agreement has been reached regarding the Italian proposal for ;n armament truce.32 words
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Article361 1931-09-28 12 LUCKNOW MEETING Women Condemn Dowry System Luckniiw, Sept. 10. A women's conference to discuss social problems was held here in the Ganga Prasad Verma Memorial Hall, under the presidency of Mrs. M. P. Kharegat, wife of the Registrar of Co-operative Societies. United Provinces Over 500 women361 words
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Article184 1931-09-28 12 Prices Must be Restored to 1929 tisritish Radio Official Service I Rugby, Sept. 25. Speaking at an American Chamber of Commerce lunch in London to-day. Lord D'Abernon said there was never a time when the vigorous exercise of co-operation between the United States and Great Britain was more184 words
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Article202 1931-09-28 12 Ralph Lynn in "Chance of a Nighttime" to-night "The Chance of a Night-time," the farce specially written fjr bhe screen by Ben Raven, is to be >hown at the Capitol fcr a special extended season commencing this evening. Ralph Lynn, who captivated the filmgcing public in202 words
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Article126 1931-09-28 12 A New Type of Plane Dessau. Sept. 18. The first neropkme specially constructed in the Junkers Works for flight into the stratosphere, is now ready for its trial flight*, which are to begin at an early date. The new olane. which is Mngle-engined and built entirely of126 words
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Article171 1931-09-28 12 ELECTION APPEAI Statement Expected Tir [Week K THE LESSER h\ fßeuter's Servic] rm. London w The political see-saw has servatives at one end heralding Mr M as the definite Infer of the i disavowing party opportunism u end the Liberals and Labour p the abandonment of the171 words
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Article53 1931-09-28 12 Opposition Amendments Defeated I British Radio— Ollirial s. mo I Ru K l»y. SrpL .'i In the House of Common.-; bHftaj second of three days ftßotted t thl eaMMttM stage discussion of the Wat haul Econoir.v Baand O]3pesition amendments on the protWooj relating to National Health bmnaa53 words
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Article242 1931-09-28 12 A Threatened Industry Canadian tinned salmon iJu ftncsi world, packed under irrepro u'habitand representing an industrv which employment to over 11.000 PMtMI peo| Dm alarm which is manifest ill CaittdU over the violent ana. at tiiruv. mtair tion to which th commodity is mbjeti Great Britain ami elsewher-'242 words
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Article120 1931-09-28 12 Party of Teacher^ kidnapped llsurhow. ivpt A party ol over OM hmndrrd k.w '<■ student* of Butafaf, 23 miles ve* N. Kianu.su. was kidnapped by bana: night of the 11th. an urgent tefcgl— Taking advant:me of UM troop under General Chan? Chit n-ku- I I of the 3rd120 words
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130 1931-09-28 12 put in the dock oi me >'•••• on a ctar* of leUtaf lottery ti bin Hussain. M..l:iy. Who cWW I his previous ■ppMnuM*. wttbdrw plea and pleaded guilty, tdding that he was mwin at the time tickets that the MM llt the club. Detective taopector130 words
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Article857 1931-09-28 13 French Challenge Next Month Everyone Is interested to know who will oppose our British women's golf team, when, for the first time, a women's international match will be played between Britain and Prance at Oxhey on October 10. writes Molly Gourlay in the Evening News. France has a857 words
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Article79 1931-09-28 13 An Open Invitation Lawn Tennis Tournament will be held Ly the Ladies Lawn Tennis Club on their courts commencing on October 12th. The following events will be competed for: Men's singles. Men's doubles, Ladies' singles. Ladies' doubles. Mixed doubles all open and handicap. Entrance fee $379 words
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Article30 1931-09-28 13 [Reuter's Service] New York, Sept. 25. Latest baseball scores as as follows: NATIONAL LEAGUE Pittsburgh 1, Philadelphia 5. AMERICAN LEAGUE Cleveland 6. Detroit 4. Philadelphia 9, Boston 4.30 words
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Article496 1931-09-28 13 Horses Which Show White of Eyes "I do not like him. He Ir.s a wicked-looking eye." Often one hears- this comment on horses which have a tendency to show too much of the white of the eyes. Many racing m?n an.i breeders associate the habit of showing the496 words
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Article157 1931-09-28 13 Bitter Comment on Trafficking: in Australia London, Sept. 3. England's premature hopes that Don Bradman would immediately sign away his MUtoright to an English club have been dashed to the ground. Bradman has not agreed to join a Lancashire League club, and probably never will, as the157 words
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Article285 1931-09-28 13 Members of the R.S.Y.C. were delighted on Friday evening to have their old Flag Officer. Dr. A. L. Hoops, amengst them. Dr. Hoops i.s down from Malacca and is taking an active part in the racing this week-end. BODEN KLOSS MATCH CUP Punai. the holder of285 words
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Article16 1931-09-28 13 Widnes defeated Swindon by 8 points to 2 in a Rugby League match on Sept 17.16 words
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Article94 1931-09-28 13 A South African Team for England Cape Town, Sept. 4. South Africa's Rugby team to-day tailed for England. The team will be managed by Mr. Theo. Pienaar. who captained the Springbok* in New Zealand in 1921. when the tourists shared the honours of the internationals and lost only94 words
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Article104 1931-09-28 13 Results of ties in the S.R.C. tennis tournament are as follows. "A" Singles Final Dr. G. dt- Sauza beat C. A. Peterson 6 6—4. Doubles ll.irdic N. S. Hogan and K. C. Balhatehet beat If. G. Ebcr and I Eber 7 5. 6 3. T. Leijssius and104 words
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Advertisement319 1931-09-28 13 14 iI^HHSF"' B^ m Travelling by air oflfers you an important gain in time It is the most comfortable way of H reaching your destination. SINGAPORE-MEDAN IN 4 HOURS (passage S 72.50) J SINGAPORE-PALFMBANG IN K* 1 3 HOURS (passage 58.50) mm SINGAPORE-BATAVIA IN LESS THAN 7 HOIRS (passage S100.00)319 words
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Advertisement317 1931-09-28 13 Tlje Ankoria" Baby Food of ntT Ze ,l la^ educed fr*J V m the Sprin 9 when the lu h J! T f en Passes are at their highest Vitamin Content and by the introduction of Vitamin D known as THF SUNLIGHT VITAMIN 'Ankoria" builds up the bone* prevents future317 words
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Advertisement868 1931-09-28 14 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. *OUrNIGHTLY EXPRESS SEFVICI MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Thrice Monthly Service Liverpool. Havre and Glasgow. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Doe. Sails ORESTES For London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Sept. 28 Oct.868 words
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Advertisement572 1931-09-28 14 Ellerman Bueknail Steamship Co*, Ltd. (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. Steamer. Doe Singapore. s.s. CITY OF PERTH Oct. 12 s.s. CITY OP NORWICH Nov 25 HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY OF572 words
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Advertisement438 1931-09-28 14 British India and Apcar Lines -5*» ASPi 1 (Incorporated in England*. MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVKI!\ Mfv LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SKKVK'I OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAM Dae Tonnage. Singapore. TonnaK< 1931. In apo ff NALDERA438 words
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Advertisement656 1931-09-28 15 MA f> M T "-™> NOV »20 I FUSHIMI MARU T 11^ J J/"" J r May om.t Rotterdam, t Calls at Hamburg Gall. HuU D TO LIVERPOOL. :v RU but?z p »rt Said, Izmir. Istambul. Piraeus Genoa Barcelona. Valencia, Liverpool and Gla.s R o* Oct 17 lb TO HAMBURG656 words
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Advertisement607 1931-09-28 15 1)) DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES, LTD. (ff ml SAILING NOTICE «LV j PRESIDENT LINERS. Mif TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON VW Ml I 4 FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO. JIB ■It SUEZ, PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES AND I^B mM/ Arriv* Leave Lravr Arrive mt l B'pore. B'pore. Pemtoc N.607 words
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Advertisement909 1931-09-28 15 K. P. M. wm SSSJSSiSUifSSS ni (IncDiporated in Holland.) BATAVIA -3 UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETWp7l*tt^ redone No. MS, r^S^^"^™™*™ Tran s hipn.er.t, Marine Departments a^d Manager's desk Kepresentarves in the Mutt. Settlements .Singapore and Pen*,,, of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU. BOOKING OFFICE ROYAL DUTCH INDIAN AIRWAYS. OP TEX909 words
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Article571 1931-09-28 16 Changes in the Sea-bed The bed of the sea is constantly changing; every few weeks eruptions vaguely recorded occur in various part of the ocean; they are seldom discovered unless a shoal or an island appears, or a number of submarine cables break simultaneously. Not very many weeks571 words
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Article46 1931-09-28 16 Sept. 26—Petaling (Brit); Senang, Palopo, Blinjoe, Toussoum, Tohiti, Toba, Toboali (Dut); Steel Seafarer (Am); Boribat (Siam); Pacific Maru (Jap); Havelland (Ger); Circe, Kajang, Mahidol, Ipoh, Garbeta, Kuranda, Edendale, Karuah, Lipis, Rompin, Ban Siong Bee, Najam (Brit). Sept. 27.—Mata Hari (Brit); G. Van Geen, Rokan (DuU.46 words
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Article228 1931-09-28 16 Charged with Disregarding Regulations It Is stated the provincial government of Chekiang has decided to impose a fine of $1,200,000 on the Yung Shun Steamship Company for the collapse of a section of the river embankment in the Hsuchow district, due to navigation by one of its steamers228 words
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Article162 1931-09-28 16 Salvage Companies to Float Stranded Vessel Negotiations with agents of the Imperial Salvage Company and Tokyo Salvage Company are being conducted at Shanghai by representatives of the Ministry of Navy for the salvage of the Chinese gunboat. Kiang Yuen, which is aground on Isthmus Island, off the162 words
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Article62 1931-09-28 16 The Deal life-boat, Charles Dibdin, is to be sold by public auction. During the past 24 years the life-boat has performed some remarkable rescues, saving 443 lives. During 65 years' service the two life-boats of the R.N.L.I. at Deal have saved 180 lives. Some of the62 words
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Advertisement687 1931-09-28 16 Burns Philp line. (incorporated In Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND, Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7.375 tons) and the 8.8. MANGOLa (3,352 ton?). [Cargo only.] u. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de687 words
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Advertisement438 1931-09-28 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. i Qc (Aworporattd In xjmjl) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW TORE SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). D»M M.S. SILVERSANDAL In Port Sept. 28 Y M.S. SILVERWILLOW Oct. 7 Oct 12 M.S. SILVERYEW Nov. 3 Nov. 9 For ntfes and particulars please438 words
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Advertisement97 1931-09-28 16 MESSAGERIES MARITIME. Under contract with tin Fnnrh G<>\' a.iwr.t LMAIL STKAMKRS. To Marseilles via < olombo. Djibouti and Port S.ud. PORTHOS To Marseille*. \ia Madras Ponduhrrn. Cclombo. Djibouti and Tori >•»'<* COMPIEGNE To Saiffon. Hem; Kom;. BfcMgtoA Kob< and Ynkoh.ii.i.i. D'ARTAGNAN To Saigon. Tour.uic ir.d ll.»i|>l»»»Z AZAY LE RIDEAU nUDGHT97 words
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Miscellaneous594 1931-09-28 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Monday Ac Thursday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturday 6 p.m. Kuantan (via Jerantut) 6 p.m. Kelantan every Sunday 4 p.m. Tuesday and Friday 7.30 a.m. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 a.m. F.M.8., Batu Anam, Batu Pahat,594 words
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Article35 1931-09-28 17 lion is Issued ol the iubldm w-.eck of kang In Malao 1 R ads Inside the in line SOUth-Vest Ol outer end of 1 st: 2.11 N Long: 102.14 e <ap-35 words
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Article121 1931-09-28 17 lowinf la the Health Bulletin of the Nations' Eastern Bureau, for the September 13. x i, viiidria: 1 plague death awraa: II ehellfl eaaM and 48 deaths as 1 MM ind 30 deaths during the pre- k „,..1.11 i plague case and 1 death. c x 5 cholera121 words
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Article206 1931-09-28 17 (.rowing Importance of Trade Route I importance of the Kiel Canal distance In the development of trade •■:<• arai mentioned at a conference id at Kiel between various port Professor Dr Sver. Helander stat- share of the nine Baltic State* ild'a trade was on Hie increase, and figures206 words
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Article219 1931-09-28 17 Captain Peel's Appointment to Mauretania shuffle of Cunard commands .-Mir* of recent* retirements gives command of the wonderful old to Captain Reggie Peel, and Qiy not a man connected with wny who will begrudge it. He was Mt rseyside and comes of shipping I his grandfathers being an219 words
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Article132 1931-09-28 17 leaving Ships at British Ports Plainl has been made that large num!<<ured seamen are leaving their ships >'>rts after embarking at British pos- i>eas. The position is so acute number of men have been sent -ir own countries at the expense of "unent through being unable to find132 words
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Article725 1931-09-28 17 Life Boats Obstructed By Baggage Captain Daniel Bousfield of the Tai Lee was charged at Hong Kong before the Hon. Comdr. G. F. Hole. R.N. (retired*, by Boarding Officer A. G. Cooke. on two counts as under <a> that he, being master of the ship, failed to keep725 words
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324 1931-09-28 17 In a time like the present it is very difficult to see the wood for the trees, and. Involved as we are in the immediate difficulties of making both ends meet, the prospects of the future two or three years hence are apt to be324 words
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Article631 1931-09-28 17 Conversion From Steam Turbine to Diesel Machinery An account of the conversion of the Rotterdam Lloyd cargo steamer Djambi to a motor ship appeared In the May Issue of this journal, (says the Motor Ship). The Djambi is a new ship so far as her machinery is631 words
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Article225 1931-09-28 17 It is now becoming apparent, as motor ships grow in number and the results of their performance over a series of years can be analysed, that they are better "risks' than steamers. Naturally, when the oil-engined vessel first made its appearance, underwriters were loath to225 words
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181 1931-09-28 17 Italy seems determined to maintain its high position in the shipbuilding industry and especially in motor shipbuilding. The f Augustus,' built several years ago, still remains the largest oii-engined vessel in existence, and it will probably be two or three years before her size isMotor Ship - 181 words
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Advertisement553 1931-09-28 17 Jr 0? FOR OVER T^^ VEARSV .^r i glaxo k^ SF B HAS CON TAINED ADDED I 3^ AT SUNSHINE VITAMIN D. tO* /jr m 4^ V° Baby Pood can mm make rhis claim. Do you V gf know what tlic addition of 1 Baby? It means freedom from con^tipanon553 words
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Article139 1931-09-28 18 Twenty-One Days Adopted by Shanghai Chamber Twt-nty-one dsys have been set aside in the vtar 1932 for holidays in Shanghai to the jenerai Chamber of Commerce. Three days have been adopted for the New Year, Friday. Saturday and Monday. January 1. 2. 4. The Spring Holiday, including the139 words
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Article71 1931-09-28 18 Anti-Cholera and AntiTyphoid Sera Copenhagen, Sept. 11. Fifty rises with anti-typhoid and anti-cho-lera sera, sufflcien tfor 100,000 inoculations, left Denmark to-day via Germany and Russia for Nanking, the Chinese Government having accepted the offer cf Denmark to contribute in this manner towards the relief of the stricken^71 words
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Article249 1931-09-28 18 The following programmes of music will be broadcast by the studio orchestra of Radio Saigon, under the direction of M. Andre Soyer, MONDAY Cortege Catalan. Deodat de Severac; Trian for piano Alix Andre Soyer) Albeniz; Fantasy on La Dame en Rose. Y. Caryll; Final from the Russian Concerto,249 words
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Article174 1931-09-28 18 A nasty motor car accident occurred on the Bruas-Taiping Road at the 20th mile near Gelang Gajah Estate on Sunday morning at 2 o'clock, as the result of which a Riley saloon car was practically totally wrecked. Mr. King the owner of the car whc, it is said, was in174 words
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Advertisement819 1931-09-28 18 BANKS AND INSURANCF^I MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated In England.* Capital t3.000.00u 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 Thomas Cat to.819 words
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Advertisement137 1931-09-28 18 "TIIP SOUTH I |§*j| BRITISH N |pr mounts iiimhwi U||( FIRE, MARINE, Tl>\\l AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED AT j LOWEST CURRENT RAThs L C. MARGOLIOUIH M h j Office: 2. Phlmm gthl THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION L T* J FIRE, MARINE J MOTOR CAR PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE. L.137 words
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Miscellaneous401 1931-09-28 18 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following ls a list of stations which can be received m Singapore daily: Java Station*:— Bandoeng PLM 24.46 metres from about 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Uusual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok,401 words
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Article3512 1931-09-28 19 PROBLEM OF SILVER A I Man to Make it Revive world-wide conditions of eonstruetlve pnnm—is lot re* cld rrom its Uk must be accountof consld ration Mucli h:is b<':'ii written (if late on the subject of nnecttoa, but In tin- -plan for silver to restore3,512 words
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Article337 1931-09-28 19 To- Day's Price Changes EXCHANGE KATES September 26 SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2 3 3132 London. 3 months' sight 2 3 29|32 London, 60 days' sight 2 3 27 32 London, 30 days' sight 2 3 13:16 London, demand 2 3 23 32 London, t.t 23 21 32 Lyons,337 words
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68 1931-09-28 19 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION September 26th.. 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers. R.S.S. tqual to London Standard. s P ot t% 8 1 Standard R.S.S. on Tender Oot 8\ 8 NovembfT 8 8 Oct. -Dec 8 BT.8 T Jan.-Miuch 9'. 9' 4 April -Ju m o'_ Tone of Market: Steady.68 words
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Article109 1931-09-28 19 Discouraging Tale of Losses I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT I Lcndcn. Sept. 26. Bajoe Kidoel shows a net prolit of £1.94n and carries forward £43.293. Abaco (Selangcn records a loss of £1.702. The balance of Prorit and Loss account is £1.744. Hcacote < Malaya 1 shows p km109 words
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Article123 1931-09-28 19 Changes m Representative Prices [United Press Association] New York, Sept. 25. 26. American Can Common 79 i v 79; Cities Service iCom.i 7.;, 77^ Colombia Gas and Electric 20". 20"\ Curtis Wriyht 2 K ~2*l Electric Bond and Shan- Corp. 21 21 General Electric- Co. 31123 words
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Article170 1931-09-28 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT Singapore. Sent. Iti. Tin lias again rteen in London, but the New York market has declined fold. The local market price has risen to-day to 67. The •halt market i* hesitant and quotations for t:n shares are about the iame aa those ruling yesterday. Industrials are170 words
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Article32 1931-09-28 19 London Dealers' Hesitation (FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHTI London. Sept. 27. New York tin dealings are confused. London dealers hesitate to quote. Java tin freights arc up 10 per ir.n.32 words
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Article927 1931-09-28 19 SATURDAY. SKPT. ItfTH CLOSING QUOTATIONS Asam Kumbang 21s 22s x.d Austral Malay 18s 20s Ayer Hitam (ss) 10s n s c<j BangTin Tin 10s u Butang Padang (ti- 10 Ig Batu Caves ($1) 25 30 Bukit Arang (si> 30 40 nom. Burmab Malay (f 10a IU nom.927 words
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Article1256 1931-09-28 19 Eastern United Assurance Corp., Ltd. The annual ml m,,. tlnß ()f thp Wm^ United Assurance Corporation. Ltd. w:us ht Id Saturday at the Company, oflfeei in Malacca -tuct Mr B Q. Won'., presided and others p „en w«* Messrs 1., Chim Tuan. Scab fog Lnn. Dr. B. C.1,256 words
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Advertisement74 1931-09-28 19 Ilssets exceed $12.000.000 Asnmmce to fo«* orer SM.OOO.eOO The Great Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore LONDON OFFICE 27. Old Jewry. M rne Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies74 words
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Article811 1931-09-28 20 ALBION'S GOOD WIN Wednesday Outclassed at Newcastle WARING SCORES FOUR I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT I London, Sept. 26. The outstanding result in the English League matches to-day was the success which West Bromwich. the Cup holders, gained at Portsmouth, where a goal scored by811 words
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Article711 1931-09-28 20 NEWCOMERS BEATEN Little New Talent on View The Rest 16 pts; Newcomers spts. The first trial of the S.C.C. rugger season was certainly played with plenty of vigour but it was not very thrilling to watch and the result bore out the view previously held711 words
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Article142 1931-09-28 20 Newcomers Beat the Rest Penangr, Sept. 26. As anticipated, the Newcomers beat the Rest on Saturday by a goal and three tries (14 points) to a goal (5 points), after being 5-3 down at the interval. The Rest held the advantage forward, but Leonard, the ex-Singapore player, led142 words
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Article111 1931-09-28 20 French Army Fifteen Beaten Bangkok. Sept. 26. In an Interport Rugby match yesterday, played in the presence of the Regent the visiting French Military XV (drawn from Cochin China and Cambodia, were beaten by the Sports Club 15-3. The ground was heavy but it was a fine, clean111 words
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Article592 1931-09-28 20 SELANGOR RACES Speardale Causes An Upset (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 26. The weather was fins for the first day of the races to-day and there was a good attendance. The first two events were upsets but otherwise the public were fairly close with their592 words
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Article61 1931-09-28 20 Effect on German Industries [Reuter's Service! Berlin. Sept. 26. The remark that the Bruening Government is considering how to meet the disadvantages arising from the depreciation of sterling is interpreted in authoritative circles to mean that exports of German key industries will bo subsidised and the home trade61 words
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Article46 1931-09-28 20 The Anak Grows Up [Reuter's Service] Batavia. Sept. 26. Terriffic eruptions of the island volcano of Krakatao hurled smoke and ashes over a mile into the air. The eruptions raised the surface of Anak Krakatao from nine to forty-five metres above the sea level.46 words
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Article17 1931-09-28 20 [Reuter's Service] Berlin, Sept. 26. The Graf Zeppelin passed over Cape Verde Islands at 7 a.m.17 words
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164 1931-09-28 20 HOME RUGBY Results of Principal Games [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 London, Sept. 26. The Harlequins* skilful back play was the outstanding feature of their match against Rosslyn Park to-day, and a.s a result they won by 19 points to 5. Rosslyn had a164 words
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Article261 1931-09-28 20 Greta Garbo's Finest Film There may be some who do not think Greta Garbo is one of the greatest fugures on the screen to-day. But if they weuld take a look at Inspiration, her latest M.G.M. vehicle, which opened at the Alhambra last evening, they would be bound to261 words
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Article134 1931-09-28 20 Glenna Collett Loses Ladies 9 Title [Reuter's Service] Buffalo, New York, Sept. 26. The American women's golf championship final over 36 holes was won by Miss Helen Hicks <New York* who beat the holder. Mrs. Glenna Collett Vare 2 and 1. Mrs. Glenna Collet Vare (Miss Glenna Collett134 words
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Article63 1931-09-28 20 Government Policy Disapproved [Reuter's Service] Simla, Sept. 26. The Assembly carried by 64 votes to 40 the resolution proposed by Shanmukham Chetty expressing disapproval of the currency policy announced by Sir S. Hoare. The resolution urged Government to take the necessary steps to maintain the total amount of63 words
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Article56 1931-09-28 20 Experts' London Meeting Over [Reuters Service] London, Sept 26. Delegates to the silver conference have returned to Paris to report to the Centra! Committee of the International Chamber of Commerce. Extraordinary secrecy was maintained regarding the meetings. There was no announcement in the press while the meeting place56 words
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Article58 1931-09-28 20 End to Spanish Cortes Incident [Reuter'3 Service] Madrid, Sept. 27. The brief electrical storm in the Cortes has ended for the time being and the Finance Minister. Senor Prieto, has withdrawn his resignation which followed a rebuke in the Cortes by the Prime Minister for "wasting the time58 words
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Advertisement100 1931-09-28 20 MAURICE CHEVALIER'S LATEST "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" RECORD IS ***** f M °onlight Saving Time Right Now WHICH IS INCLUDED IN THE OCTOBER ISSUES JUST RECEIVED S. Moutrie 8 Go., Ltd, (Incorporated in Hong Kong) "H.M.V." SPECIALISTS at a/1 dealers. Henry Waugh 8 Co., Ltd. AN ESSENTIAL FACTOR M y I'll100 words
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