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Title Section16 1931-10-02 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,456. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S-S, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1931. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article450 1931-10-02 1 Kirgsfcrd Smith made a forced landing near Smyrna Page 9. The, Japanese official denial of the air attack en the Pektn-Mukden train has caused intense indignation. The incident was seen by many influential foreigners including one Briton Page 9. A Free Press representative yesterday tested public opinion450 words
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Article1020 1931-10-02 1 I Men fail to attain their fullest life unS they grasp the significance of their fellowship with •each other and respond t\> its claims. This fellowship is to be maintained not only because each members welfare is dependent on the community and he must render hisThe Times - 1,020 words
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Advertisement267 1931-10-02 1 L M i^s' OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES Raffles Hotel "S M\|._VS PREMIER HOTEL <*> EXCEIXKNT ACCOMMODATION A° <&? y^ WITH MODERN SANITATION Si m^S^mm^ W^S^ TERMS MODERATE /^JT o Sunday, v^#^ V y^ October 4th v^ _A> v^ s^d t&^yr ORCHESTRAL >^f^ <^' mST^ COtf I CONCERT S£&^^267 words
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Advertisement373 1931-10-02 1 THE I EUSOPE_HOTEL m\ NIGHT sunda c oncert programme _o .^J j gj Concert March The Crown of India Elgar p»"» 2 Overture Jolly Robbers Suppe XS-j tt^ I__l\J\_CD O Suite p etite Suite de Concert Taylor > g I/IRIRIcK S (1 >- L a Caprice de Nannette. (2). oo373 words
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Advertisement136 1931-10-02 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Vaudeville nights Page 5. A new encyclcpajdia Page 8. Tundice storage tanks Pag? 8. A new Columbia portablt Fape 1. Splintei.-" on H.M.V. records— Page l(j. Accidents and sickness mean heavy expenses —Pa ere 16. CHRYSLER LOW INITIAL COST ____> i^\V~?T* *MTI tt **P _iiM___-Vj a MORNING TEA136 words
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Advertisement7 1931-10-02 1 I OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES7 words
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Article408 1931-10-02 2 A Picture of Outstanding Merit Daddy Long Legs, the Fox film featuring Janet Gaynor and Warner Baxter, commenced its run at the Alhambra yesterday. Tho public will enjoy this picture and it is probable that the popular verdict will be that Daddy Lony Legs is one of408 words
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Article53 1931-10-02 2 Programme of Drills up fco and for October 4th. 1931. Friday, Oct. 2nd. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall, Ist Bn Sig. Sec. Preparation for G.O.C's Inspection Saturday, Oct. 3rd. Time and place as arranged S.V.C, G.O.C's Inspection— Combined Operations. Sunday. Oct. 4th. Time and place as arranged S.V.C.53 words
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Article48 1931-10-02 2 Several thousand people at Hanley en •couraged by Communist agitators marched to the town hall demanding free meals, ttm\Z£ and free milk for Iheir children. Tn£e w^re cries of -Hands off the dole" and "Down with the Government. Official, assured them that their demands would be carefully considered.48 words
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Advertisement425 1931-10-02 2 SEL ANTURIQUE LOSAN FOR RHEUMATISM, GOUT, ETC. Hospital experience has shown these salts to give excellent results m all affections arising from excess of URIC ACID m the system. Stockists MEDICAL HALL, LTD., (Opp. General Post Office,) We Stock CONTREXEVILLE WATER BUSINESS CARDS. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY H. NUGENT BUCKERIDGE Highest425 words
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Advertisement603 1931-10-02 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE ls 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 Erection and completion of Refreshment Room at Trafalgar Street. Date of Closing 4 p.m., October603 words
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Advertisement390 1931-10-02 2 NOTICES. SENSATIONAL BARGAINS IN BRAND NEW CARS LATEST MODELS. LIMITED NUMBER ONLY WHIPPET MODEL 96 Usual Price Now Tourer $1,425 $1,050 Roadster $1,595 $1,150 Sedan $1,935 $1,395 WHIPPET "6" MODEL 98 Usual Price Now Roadster $2,075 $1,395 Sedan $2,150 $1,475 WILLYS KNIGHT MODEL 87 Usual Price Now Tourer $2,650 $1,795390 words
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Advertisement494 1931-10-02 2 AUCTION SALE ATTRACTIVE AUCTION SALE 422 LOTS MAGNIFICENT WAX POLISHED AND WALNUT STAINhI) TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. PIANO. MOTOR CARS. ETC THE PROPERTY OF R. J. FARRER, ESQR* to be held at No. 29 Balmoral Rjad <off Bukit Timah Road. ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, AT 1 p.m. Comprising: An excellent toned494 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous331 1931-10-02 2 THE WEEK Friday, 2nd. High Water. 01.09, 8.4 ft., 12.45. 9.0 ft. Rugby: Gloucesters vs. Public Services Aat Tanglin S.C.C. vs. H.M.S. Kent, at S.C.C. Hockey S.C.C. trial Over 30 vs. Under 30 S.R.C. A vs. Chinese, at S.R.C. BoxiiMi (Grether vs. Young. Johnson and Syd rash vs. Ocampot Moonlight331 words
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Article275 1931-10-02 3 U.S. FRENCH HOLDINGS 60 Per Cent of Monetary Supplies I Reuter 's Service] Lcndon, Sept. 29. The extent of the enormous United States and French gold reserves was authoritatively declared m the House of Commons to-day by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, who stated that275 words
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Article82 1931-10-02 3 Destroyer Building Programme Halved Reuter 's Service] New York. Sept. 29. In order to cut down expenditure to the bone. It is stated Government is considering the elimination of the naval building programme for the fiscal year 1932-33 and halving the destroyer programme, for which appropriations were82 words
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Article93 1931-10-02 3 No Present Danger of Inflation [Reuters Sen-ice] Tht Hague. Sept. 29. The Minister of Finance told Reuter to-day that there is no danger at present of the inflation of Holland's currency. The guilder is very firmly established and the distrust th?t led to the fall of the 693 words
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Article25 1931-10-02 3 r ßeuters Service] Re me. Sept. 29. A decree i^ beiny published to-morrow authorising the Finance Minuter to control exchange operations.25 words
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Article137 1931-10-02 3 Alleged Discovery by Himalayan Explorers (P. on Our Own Corrcr pondent Dr. Irvin Baird and Miss Jill Crosslpv Batt. who have just returned J rem an expedition to the Himalayas nine months earlier than they had intended, claim that they discovered a tribe 600 men.137 words
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Article192 1931-10-02 3 Vienna. Next spring will see a very big undertaking m the town of Eisenstadt. whore Haydn's bicentenary is to be celebrated. If the project succeeds, what Salzburgh with its museum and annual festival is to the cult of Mozart, Eisenstadt, wlie. Kaydn lived for 30 years, will beN.A.N.A - 192 words
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Advertisement428 1931-10-02 3 I Estate Trust Agencies (1927) limited. BRANCHES K r s7reet StrCet MALACCA. i wEmt ItrJt* PENANG. 14 Klyne Street s KUALA LUMPUR. Registered by and Security deposited with the Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, (.uardians, Kent Collectors, Investments Supervised and Interest collected, Probate or Letters of Administration428 words
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Advertisement430 1931-10-02 3 _V__i_3_i__^^___k /y -'ffT.^m __E ttu__l____L '*rrrHmmrW^^m\immr CKMENJL CORK TIPPED VIRGINIA CIGARETTES I ■PiP§i__P B Proportionate blending of 100% pure mat- Vir^" inla for BODY VKRY RICH Virginia m it& BOUQUET. In the blending of these r fc m^*m m_^__^^ B tobaccos l-XPKRIENCE II Jjm J^jl J X FORMULAS arc unique430 words
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753 1931-10-02 4 PRETTY AND USEFUL TOILETTE TRIFLES By Oar Woman Correspondent (~)NE of the prevailing features of autumn fashions is the continued favour of the jacket-costume but, whereas two months ago jackets were being finished off above the waist, they are now carried right over the hips. This doubtless, is a tribute753 words
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Article161 1931-10-02 4 Although fashion experts m Paris state definitely that the divided skirt has been outmoded, they are still giving the flip to it by showing the very' latest m both beach and informal pyjama wear. In these suits it is only when Milady walks that it is discovered161 words
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Article73 1931-10-02 4 LUSTRE glass for the dinner table is not so very expensive and among the right table decorations, it is most delightful. For instance, you may get decanters and complete wine suites. There are gold dessert plates with finger bowls to match. There also is a gold lustre water73 words
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Article90 1931-10-02 4 can gain the touch of another genera- tion by wearing a cape which reaches to the waist or else one that is as short as a bertha By the way, a Raglan sleeve may not be every woman's idea of elegance, but it is fashionable at the moment,90 words
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Article74 1931-10-02 4 wrist watch which will appeal to the artis*^tic is small and oblong m shape. It is quite a costly little article, being surrounded with diamonds, and, at either end, is a small line of sapphires. This is one of the watches which are set on black cords, two74 words
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Article55 1931-10-02 4 The marriage arranged between Mr Hyde, Malayan Civil Service, son of the Prebendary' H. B. Hyde and Mrs H\i Miss Kathleen Fay Mostyn Hoops, dauqlit* Dr. A. L. Hoops. C BE., and Mrs. Hoop place at all Souls Church. Lancham-plaee Tuesday. September 15th (writes our I.otiv.55 words
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Article, Illustration449 1931-10-02 4 What are the Worth While Things To-day? MONEY has a terrible reputation nowadays. It is made the scapegoat for most of the follies of mankind. It is described as 'the root of all evil" which is a wrong quotation. It is the love of money that is so denounced. It449 words
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Article130 1931-10-02 4 St. Mortiz. An American woman visitor claims to have the most original bag and brooch ever. Her bag is a large square envelope of white kid. with her name and address inscribed thereon m a facsimile of her husband's writing. The "stamp" m the corner is made130 words
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Article115 1931-10-02 4 Nursery parties are the rage at Cannes. Antibes and Juan-les-Pins. and lots of society mothers have been transplanting their nurseries, bag and baggage, to the Riviera. Among these are Lady Cynthia Mosley. Lady Alexander Metcalfe. Mrs. Cunninham-Reid. Mrs. Edward de WtntOO Wills and Lady Louis Mountbatten. This will115 words
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Article102 1931-10-02 4 The course of an entire life can be changed by a single dress, according to Ruth Chatterton. "New cloths are a necessity for the modern woman's peace of mind." asserts Miss Chatterton. "An old costume that is demoded and shabby drains a woman's self-confidence. She permits her102 words
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Article97 1931-10-02 4 The Turkish trouser. voluminous and baggy, is fashion's newest threat. It is worn with a richly embroidered bolero and Turkish slippers with up-turned toes and curlycues. Gold and silver straps adorn the slippers and glittering gold and silver tissue turbans complete the evening outfit, with broad armlets97 words
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Article118 1931-10-02 4 Although the surfing season is practically ended, here is something new for the next season. "Cowboy Beach Chaps" or pyjamas were devised by Carolyn for Nancy Carrol to wear m "Stolen Heaven." The trousers are of blue silk, slit up each side m the Mexican style, with large118 words
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Article87 1931-10-02 4 YOU are lucky if you have by you pieces of Victorian jewellery, because antique shops are being searched just now for pretty oddments Some are very expensive. Apparently lirooches are importarrt whether chosen as mere trimmings, or to fasten a bodice with large revers. They may keep fichus87 words
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Article100 1931-10-02 4 I IANDSOME is the new bedspread, of satin and cotton which was seen 4m ong a London collection of furnishing fairies influenced by the brilliancy of Eastern designs. This was for a double bed. and h> was worked with gigantic flowers m many colours on a ground of100 words
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Article89 1931-10-02 4 WWAVE you heard of blouses for the evening Those of the moment are things of exquisite beauty. Perhaps your taste will be for a short tunic. This fits closely round the hips and the trimmings are often elaborate and scintillating. Tiny silver beads may appear at neck89 words
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Article, Illustration125 1931-10-02 4 ]i/| ANY mothers will appreciate the little cloth now made to cover the place of a young child at the table. It is a quarter of an inch thick with a damask-like top and baize as a lining. As the cloth gets dirty it is easily wiped clean.125 words
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Article, Illustration1319 1931-10-02 4 WHILE the King and Queen are m Scotland, a certain amount of redecoration is being carried out at Buckingham Palace, particularly m Their Majesties' private apartments, where the work is being speeded up m view of the possibility of an early return of the Court to1,319 words
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Advertisement273 1931-10-02 5 VICIORI4 THEATRE S\T MON: TUES: WED: S^^mm^^. OCT- 10th, 12th. 13th 11th X _.^%.^L____k. VAUDEVILLE JSSIbSjP NIGHTS /dSS&£^/ I'RESKNTED X V«__W <T^ %m. V> X X _______^^__k. s^ V^^^S CV* s' Positively hei' only v^ y^ Appearance m Singapore. s^° <$r BOOKING AT LITTLE'S N $2.50 $1.50 $1. VICTORIA MEMORIAL273 words
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Advertisement208 1931-10-02 5 j~^^^^^^^~o~2^Siiß™^^^szs^s________3r 1 II J U U IJ If JK 11^ v m 1 'tK IsJis S TO-NIGHT IStB ...5 LASr MGHT OF THE UPROARIOUSLY FUNNY British Comedy That Everybody's Talking about the CHANCE of a NIGHT-TIME With The Celebrated Stars of "ROOKERY NOOK" RALPH LYNN AND WINSOME WINIFRED SHOTTER Don't208 words
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Advertisement290 1931-10-02 5 1 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 Matinees To-Morrow Sunday at 3. CHILDREN HALF PRICE Superlatives are Superfluous 1 SUFFICIENT TO SAY CAPACITY j HOUSES LAST NIGHT PROVED THAT HERE IS ALHAMBRA'S TRIUMPH OF TRIUMPHS JANET GAYNOR m a romance so rare you will cherish it forever DADDY LONG LEGS A FOX MOVIETONE290 words
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Article480 1931-10-02 6 The Selectors' Continued Work it From Our Own Correspondent] London, Au*. 27. England's Test matches for 1931 are finished. and with the exception of the choosing of a team to meet Yorkshire (the champion county) at the Oval m the middle of September, the labours cf the480 words
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Article392 1931-10-02 6 Another Triumph for Brown Jack (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Aug. 27. Brown Jack has added the Ebor Handicap to his remarkable record of triumphs. He won the Ascot Stakes m 1928. the Alexandra Stakes m 1929. 1930 and 1931. the Chester Cup this year, and the392 words
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Article75 1931-10-02 6 10 Winners, 3 Seconds and 1 Third m 3 Days London, Sept. 22. William Nevett. the famous North Country jockey, attached to the Dobson Peacock stable has accomplished he feat, which is probably unique m the history of racing, of riding 10 winners, three seconds and one75 words
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71 1931-10-02 6 JOCKEYS LOSE TO MR. ALAN LOKE'S XI The Trainers and Jockeys met and lost, I— s, to Mr. Alan Loke's team m a game of association football played on the Chinese padang at Kuala Lumpur. The game was more amusing than instructive, but there was plenty of incident. Smith was71 words
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Article21 1931-10-02 6 Oldham, on their own ground on Sept. 21st beat St. Helens Recs m the Rugby League by 13 points to nil.21 words
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Article416 1931-10-02 6 E Umpires' Decisions Disregarded (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Au;. 27. Extraordinary scenes occurred at the Oval Saturday m the Yorkshire vs. Surrey match, d an incident occurred which makes us ask whether once a championship match at cricket has been started, ought anything except storm416 words
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Article338 1931-10-02 6 The Postion of the Arsenal (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Aug. 27. For the second time Clapton Orient have been saved. On Monday the Football Associaion acceped a scheme prepared by the Management Committee of the Football League by which the club may enter on a new338 words
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Article152 1931-10-02 6 Argentine Team Win U.S. Championship Westbury, Sept. 20. Despite the brilliance of Captain Roark's Anglo-American combination, the Hurricanes I were surprisingly beaten by the Argentine Champions, Santa Paula. 11—8, m the final of the American Polo Championship to-day. Roark and Winston Guest each scored four goals, while Manuel Andrada152 words
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Article43 1931-10-02 6 The Bantams, a new Rugger club, which consists mainly of old Public School boys won 11 out of 19 matches last season, mostly on opponents' grounds. For next season a ground has been secured at Sutton and an "A" team will be run.43 words
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Advertisement247 1931-10-02 6 I Highest Circles— yj^^ I Lipton's Tea is the yyj 5 I choice of those (fT y who can appreciate I 1 I and command the V I I I wide as the civilised {\X'J I UPTONS I I YELLOW LABEL I I TEA I I o <^ RLD FA247 words
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Advertisement304 1931-10-02 6 bou> I H----_-l_l__l_BH|yh__Pr f^s y^> *s W99fff9fmmmmmmmmr _/j7____» C*_»^_-__-__ /iv S^^?%£^^ ;^'__'______________^___H^i.'i> i^^ iT**^^^^^* /wyy crsorusJV ,jg^H_Hls§JlB _S___^___SS£^^^^^> <^^fe^'^ jii!^ f_i§l-fli_B^^^ flMß^^_r '+smZmmam!!mmZ^ ifff^T "■•"jp*. #„^P^^aP_^^_^__ B|| _flk B_-__flJ% H__V _________k I _t" |>. i_H I CQ_A. iiiTL A rmt*a arfmm. (_EF__B___-MPf' _________________________H_____________________________ ____B ____H H ~<M^j^r~y i rp ffy*304 words
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Article1620 1931-10-02 7 SPENDING THE COLONY'S REVENUE p. W.D. GETS GOOD VALUE SINGAPORE A GRAVEYARD FOR PILES Th, annual port on the Public Works Urailinil f >. 1930 contains amongst othet ItetoUowlWl tol resting information: The total i m nditure under all heads wa_ aim «fl 750.05 increase of $464,514.49 as roßpared with1,620 words
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Article166 1931-10-02 7 "Fair Words and False Statements" London, Sept. 19. An article by Mr. Gandhi, to which prominence is given m the Daily Mail, claims that I the Ccng-c c s has always championed the cau.>e I of the untouchables and repr °nts millions of dumb paupers living166 words
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Article62 1931-10-02 7 f Youthful Conqueror of Mount c Blanc t London, Sept. 18. s A London girl aged eleven years and four I mcnths has climbed Mount Blanc (15,000 feet), c thereby breaking the record of the son of a n Chamonix guide, who. over 40 yars ago. AcI62 words
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Article717 1931-10-02 7 REPORTS REPUDIATED Deposed Menchu Boy Emperor Shanghai, Oct. 1. The Central Government has issued a communique repudiating the reports from Japanese sources of Manchnrian inde_>-n<.enoc. It says that the movement is only a conspiracy of the Japan. -c military m an attempt to i.olate Manchuria from China717 words
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Article112 1931-10-02 7 "Mirabaf' Refutes Disinheritance Report Londen, Sept. 23. Interviewed by the Dally Herald with regard to the will of her mother. Lady Slade. who hrd bequeathed all her property veh'Oi. at £10.003 to her daughter, Mrs. Vernon, without mentioning Miss Slade (Mirabai», the latter said that the omission112 words
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Article68 1931-10-02 7 London, Sept. 18. A gunman who raided a bank at Hayes End. Middlesex, this afternoon, had a rough time. Ho pointed a revolver at a clerk, but the latter l_apt over the counter and fought the gunman, who dropped the revolver and jumped through a68 words
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Article683 1931-10-02 7 WESTMINSTER OPINION Sir H. Samuel's Resignation Pending MR. LL. GEORGE'S ATTITUDE (Reuter's Service] London, Oct. 1. While definite decisions still remain to be taken most people at Westminster now regard an October election as- virtually settled. The Prime Minister's calculated vagueness at question time m the House683 words
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Article204 1931-10-02 7 Former Music -Hall Artist Appearing Mr. H. M. Craig (the former Miss Laura Guerite. well-known pre-war music hall artist) who is leaving Singapore shortly for visits to China. India and then England, where she is due to perform at th? Palladium for three weeks prior to taking up204 words
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Article32 1931-10-02 7 Cat Burglars* £1,000 Haul at Kensington London, Sept. 19. Cat burglars last night raided the house of the Maharaja of Burdwan at Kensington land stole jewelley valued at £1,000.32 words
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Article849 1931-10-02 7 CUSTOMS UNION A Questionnaire Issued With reference to the Committee which is enquiring into the matter of a Malaya customs Union, attention i_ called to the questionnaire which has been issued. Copies can be obtained from the Secretary at the Monopolies Department. The questionnaire is as849 words
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Article102 1931-10-02 7 HEXT MU RDER CASE Two Accused Sentenced to Death I.hundwa. Sept. 'il. In connection with the Hexi murder case, two of the accused. Yeshwant Singh and Deona rayan. were sentenced to death. The third accused. Dalpat. was sentenced to Imprisonment. Th? Judge said: "It appears that these three youths were102 words
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Article968 1931-10-02 7 MANCHURIA PROBLEM China's Responsibility for Japanese Lives REBUKE FOR DELEGATE [Reuter's Service] Geneva, Sept. 30. A denouement m the Sino-Japanese conflict was reached at this afternoons sitting of the Council by the adoption of a series of resolutions embodying the Chinese and Japanese replies to the968 words
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691 1931-10-02 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1931. A HEAVY BURDEN There is no doubt that the extent to which taxation on petrol has been increased m the endeavour to raise a sufficiency of revenue here, has created a strong feeling of resentment not so much because there has been an691 words
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Article516 1931-10-02 8 Next years British Industries Fair will open c on February 22 Mr. W. E. Rigby has been appointed Inspector of Prisons, Johore. as from September Ist. 5 < Mr. M. Ismail takes the place of Dr. N. 1 Moonatamby. resigned, on the Johore Bahru Town Board. The monthly meeting of516 words
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Article52 1931-10-02 8 List of Donations to European Unemployment Fund during September Straits Settlements Government $5,000.00 E.S.A.M. 8,017.45 I.S.P. 500.00 Clubs 1,391.99 Mrs. C. M. Berkeley 10.00 Anon 10.00 L. A. Winterbourne 5.00 Anon 73.45 Mrs. B. B. M. de Souza 10.00 H. E. The Governor 100.00 R. J. Curtis52 words
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Article28 1931-10-02 8 September tin exports from Malayan ports were only 5,932 tons, compared with an average monthly export of 7,379 this year and of 8,084 last year.28 words
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Article1436 1931-10-02 8 CONFUSION OF BRANDS Claim by Alleged Illegal Association The argument that the United Kingdom Tobacco Company (1929) Ltd. were an illegal associaticn locally was raised m the Supreme Court yesterday when the company sued the Malayan Tobacco Distributors Ltd. for damages and an Injunction against them1,436 words
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Article663 1931-10-02 8 FURTHER HEARING Ex-Vehicles Department Official Prosecutes Tlv. cace m which C; pt J H Hollii^ late ol the Registrar of Vehicles determent is charging a peon named Yahvj.h b,,. Said with voluntary causing h'.rt v m namii^g yesterday afternoon m the Second ftA Court before Mr.663 words
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Advertisement135 1931-10-02 8 r "hr lij' 1 1 1-_ %7gB£. l m i. 'Jl. (|> TUNDICE 1 STORAGE Mjijj TANKS l^^ 3 M DEMONSTRATIONS GIVEN Vl r BY I CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong\ (Incorporated m Shanghai' 281 CANTONMENTtROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 5372. REDUCED PRICES AT THE135 words
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Advertisement83 1931-10-02 8 THE NUTTALL ENCYCLOPAEDIA New and greatly enlarged edition Dealing with Biography, Geography, History, Literature, Science, Inventions, Religions of the World, Politics, Art, Music, Business, Law Etc. An invaluable work of reference with over 20,000 Articles. PRICE $4.50 KELLY WALSH LTD. (Incorporated m Hong Kong) Raffles Place Singapore OOXA FOR ACCURACY83 words
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Article754 1931-10-02 9 INCREASE OF 27 CENTS IN A WEEK A FURTHER RISE MOTORING CLUBS TO TAKE UP QUESTION following upon the rise of 25 tents per gallon on Monday as the result of the new duty imposed by Government, the price o* petrol has again risen owing to changes754 words
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Article149 1931-10-02 9 Early Rise Noted m Kuala Lumpur J "xi prices m Malaya are already to sqpxve »t reflecting the alteration In Exchange Imported sugar which a week ago wai per pikul wholesale is now quoted at i .$9.50 per pikul, the Malay Mail is informed by j149 words
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Article329 1931-10-02 9 JAPAN'S DENIAL Statement Causes Intense Indignation I Reuters Par Eastern Service! Peking. Oct. 1. The Japanese official denial of the air attack on the Peking -Mukden train on Sept 24 has caused intense indignation m Chinese circles, surprise to neutrals and dismay to those friendly to329 words
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Article87 1931-10-02 9 Death of Famous British Artist (Router's Service! London. Oct. 1. Sir William Orpen. the famous artist, died to-day. [British Radio Official Service Rugby. Oct. 1. Sir William Orpen. the distinguished artist, died m London, aged 52. He was one of the mest versatile artists of his period.87 words
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Article82 1931-10-02 9 Meeting Economic Problems m Europe I British Radio Official Service] Rugby. Oct. 1. Yesterdays discussion at the international coal conference, which representatives of Britain. Germany. B.lgium. Poland. Holland and C zee ho -Slovakia are attending m London, revealed satisfactory agreement on fundamental principles under measures for meeting the82 words
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Article92 1931-10-02 9 Government Measure Becomes Law f British Radio Official Service] Rugby, Sept. 30. Lord Reading, moving the second reading of the Economy Bill m the House of Lords, said that, but for the emergency which existed, it would be indefensible to ask the House to pass a Bill which92 words
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Article49 1931-10-02 9 Drastic Penalties m Britain fFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 London, Oct. 1 The Government m ito anti-profiteering Bill I places a penalty of three months imprisonment or a fine of £100. or both for profiteering. The i articles concerned and the profits are also t liable to confiscation.49 words
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Article249 1931-10-02 9 FORCED LANDING NEAR SMYRNA I SILENT RADIO DISAPPOINTING END TO GREAT FLIGHT [Reuter >. Service] Athens. Oct. 1. Kingsford Smith made a forced landing at Mila. near Smyrna. I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT J London, Oct. 1. Kingsford Smith is overdue and no message having been received249 words
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Article99 1931-10-02 9 "Crushing Blow to National Defence" [Reuter's Service] Portland, Maine, Sept. 30. "A crushing blow to national defence." is the description Senator Hale, Chairman of the Senate Naval Affairs Commission, applies to Mr. Hoover's naval economy orders. The Senator declares that before the expiry of the London Treaty99 words
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Article80 1931-10-02 9 No Change of Policy Reuter's Service 1 London, Sept. 30. Sir Austen Chamberlain's reply m the House of Commons with regard to the Singapore base was as follows: "No alteration is contemplated m last year's decision to postpone all expenditure upon completing the equipment of the docks80 words
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Article70 1931-10-02 9 Official Congratulations for Stainforth I British Radio Official Service] Rugby, Sept. 30. In a telegram to Squadron-Leader Orlebar, Lord Amulree, the Secretary for Air, says "Please convey to Flight-Lieut. Stainforth my warmest personal congratulations, and those of the Air Council, on his magnificent performance yesterday. It is70 words
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Article57 1931-10-02 9 British Subjects Protest mmmmmmm [Reuter's Service 1 London, Sept. 30. A petition by British subjects m Hankow with regard to the recent outrage on British subjects has not yet been received, stated Capt. Robert Eden (Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs) m the House of Commons m reply to57 words
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Article32 1931-10-02 9 Further Earthquake Shocks [Reuter's Service]* Simla, Sept. 30. A fairly heavy earthquake lasting thirty seconds shook Quefcta at 4.45 this afternoon. Buildings rocked and there was much fear and confusion.32 words
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Article34 1931-10-02 9 Illinois Trust With Six Million Deposits r ßeuter's Service] Bo^k Island, Sept. 30. The Illinois Central Trust Savings Bank, with deposits of between $5,000,000 and $6,000,000 [Earlier cables on Page 7]34 words
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Article118 1931-10-02 9 MINORITIES COMMITTEE Adjourned for Informal Discussion British Radio Official Service 1 Rugby, Oct. 1. The Prime Minister this morning presided over a further meeting of the Minorities Committee of the Round Table Conference. After discussion it was agreed to adjourn the committee for a week to permit all118 words
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Article58 1931-10-02 9 Punjab and Kashmir Closes [Reuter's Service] Lahore, Oct. 1. The Punjab and Kashmir Bank, with eight branches, has suspended payment. There has been a 'run" on the banks here since the People's Bank of Northern India failed to open a few days ago. It is feared several58 words
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Article54 1931-10-02 9 No Definite Scheme at Present (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 1. With reference to yesterday's statement concerning judicial devolution m Malaya the Express is officially informed that although a proposal for judicial changes m Malaya has been put forward no definite scheme has yet evolved for54 words
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Article45 1931-10-02 9 British Deficit of £98 Millions m Six Months [Reuter's Service] Lordon. Sept. 30. A deficit of £98.410,000 is .shown m the Exchequer returns, revealing that the national revenue for the six months ended September 30 was £263 466.000 against an expenditure of £361,876,000.45 words
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Article60 1931-10-02 9 See This World and Read of the Next [Reuter's Service! New York, Oct. 1. Each of the 2.200 rooms m the new Waldorf Astoria has a television set and a bible by the bedside. The hotel claims to be the biggest and most luxurious m the world60 words
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Article38 1931-10-02 9 Better Conditions m U.S. Factories [Reuter's Service 1 Washington, Sept. 30. Official figures show that unemployment m the manufacturing industries has de?rea_ed 12.4 per cent m the yer.r ended m August representing about a million decrease.38 words
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Article82 1931-10-02 9 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 London, Oct. 1. Messrs. Lewis. I_azarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £1193/8 (£123 3 16). Forward £123 3116 (£127V 8 The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber82 words
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Article41 1931-10-02 9 Three Hurt When French Machine Crashes r ßeuter's Service] Karachi, Oct. 1. The French airmail which left here yesterday for Paris took fire over Lasbela. Baluchis tan. and crashed. Both pilots and one mechanic were seriously hurt.41 words
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Article34 1931-10-02 9 Chill Contracted While Motoring (Reuter's Service 1 London* Oct. 1. Sir Thomas Lipton has contracted a chill while motoring and hie condition Ls causing some anxiety. [Earlier cables on Page 7]34 words
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Advertisement171 1931-10-02 9 NO PROFITEERING AT ROBINSONS wmmmimlmtmmmmm ALL PROVISIONS AT OLD PRICES UNTIL STOCKS EXHAUSTED ROBINSON S Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements*. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. RENE ULLMANNS SPECIAL 3 PROPOSALS Until the 20th of October 1931 A FIRST PROPOSAL •lIT-iVY iLl__J__iJL_.lv I I old jewellery taken m part payment when171 words
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Advertisement878 1931-10-02 10 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 aad Glasgow. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due. Sails t AENEAS For M'seilles. L'don, R'dam, H'burg and G'gow.878 words
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Advertisement577 1931-10-02 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England). "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL OUTWARDS TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Steamer. Doe Singapore. B.S. CITY OP PERTH Oct 12 s.s. CITY OP NORWICH Nov 2 5 HOMEWARDS. BJL CITY577 words
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Advertisement466 1931-10-02 10 British India and Apcar Lines. mM^tm (Incorporated m England). mam*? MAIL* PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN. WammUem, D e ML' D Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage. Singai..., c 1931.466 words
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Advertisement768 1931-10-02 11 Mi NAPLES, MARSEILLES, LONDON, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM Al.n MIDDLESBROUGH. RUI "K«AM AND HAKUSAN MARU T. 10.500 Oct. 7 8 t YASUKUNI MARU T. 12 000 Dec o HARUNA MARU T. 10.500 Oct. 21 22 HAKONE MARU T ***** Dec' lfi 17 KATORI MARU T. 10.000 Nov. 5 6 fi SUWA MARU768 words
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Advertisement605 1931-10-02 11 1>) dou_ars^ (Jm ■If SAILING NOTICE \\m PRESIDENT LINERS. /IM Ml/ TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON \\A HI I 1 FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO l^B ■11 J SUEZ. PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES AM) JIB V_\\ GENOA. I f I LW Mm I Arrive Leave Leave Arrive MI605 words
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Advertisement922 1931-10-02 11 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE FAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA.) (Incorporated m Holland.) ONDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVHUfMBTr 1 Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to.— Passage, Freight. Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. H .presents 'ves ln the Sti aits Settlements (Singapore and Penang. of the922 words
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Article1001 1931-10-02 12 The ship .seemed like a lonely planet travelling along some orbit that had no beginning and no end; it hung m a void made up of dark sky and darker water. It was a fragment of a world split off and cast aside to follow its own destiny. The1,001 words
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Advertisement653 1931-10-02 12 Burns Philp line. (Incorporated ln Austral]*). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7.375 tons) and the S.B. MANGOLA (3.352 tore). [Cargo only] sa. MARELLA ls one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabin, de653 words
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Advertisement402 1931-10-02 12 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. mc (Incorporated In UJB.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, Now ork. Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Salto ft* n.w v, M.S. SILVERWILLOW Oct. 7 Oct. 12 N M.S. SILVERYEW Nov. 3 Nov. 9 Der 13 M.S. SILVERCYPRESS Nov. 24 Nov. 30 ja,,402 words
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Advertisement158 1931-10-02 12 SINGAPORE SHIPCHANDLERY COMPANY. SHIPCHANDLERS. SHIPRROKERS. COMMISSION AGE\TS. Offices:-— MA YNARD'S Bl 1 1 DING 11, Battery Road. Telephone No. 6433. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. Under contract with the French Oovenan. MAIL STEAMERS. To Marseilles via Colombo. Djibouti and Port Said. PORTHOS 12 691 tun O, g CHENONCEAUX 14.825 tm,. ATHOS II i5,27n158 words
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Miscellaneous687 1931-10-02 12 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 ajn. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 a.m. F.M.S., Batu Anam, Batu687 words
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Miscellaneous124 1931-10-02 12 Kuantan 3. Soerabaya. Dut. 341. from Palembang 1. for Palembang 1 Ipoh. Brit. 528. from Penang 1, for Penang 3. Senang. Dut. 729. from Palembang 1. for Palembang 3. I Toba. Dut. 684. from Djambi 1. for Batavia 2. Van der Lijn. Dut. 1431, from Sourabaya 1, for Sourabaya 5.124 words
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Article61 1931-10-02 13 MARBLE BLOCKS. The following rates of freight have been fixed Li respect of Marble Blocks to Pacific Coast ports effective as from October. Ist. 1931: Not exceeding 5 tons G59.00 per 20 cwt. Over 5 tons and up to 10 to.s G513.50 per 20 cwt. Over 1061 words
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Article203 1931-10-02 13 The following additions to the tariff and reductions m existing rates are notified as effective October Ist 1931: H'kong S'hai Japan Tapioca Plour per bag $0.40 $0.50 $0.45 Sago Flour per bag 0.40 0.50 0.45 Rubber per case or bale net weight not to exceed 224 lbs. i.oo203 words
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Article333 1931-10-02 13 Per P. and O. K.ilyan at 9 a.m. to-day: Mr. K. Ponnampalam. Mr. S. Eliyathurai. Mr. S. Ayampillai. Mr. and Mrs. K. Vijayaratnam and ?hild. Mr. and Mrs. N. Murugasu, child and infant. Mr and Mrs. Kathiravelu. Mr. R. J. Stackhause. Fly-Officer E. M. Grandy. Mr. and Mrs.333 words
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Article396 1931-10-02 13 Outstanding Ships of the Year Among the outstanding ships produced m 1931. for swelling the British Mercantile Marine, the new P. and O. liners Strathnaver and Strathaird both launched from the Barrow yard of Vickers-Armstrong. Ltd.. the former m February, and the latter on July 22 take high396 words
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Article667 1931-10-02 13 Indian Firms Liability for Compensation Rangoon, Sept. 21. Judgment was delivered yesterday m the High Court by Mr. Justice Maung Ba and Mr. Justice Baguley m the appeal of the defendants m the case of Ramanna, labourer and a stevedore's coolie, v. the Bengal Burma Steam Navigation667 words
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Article121 1931-10-02 13 A Gauge to Prevent Explosions Tokyo, Sept. 9. In view of the recent tragic affairs at Yokohama on September 5 involving many lives of the sailors of the Imperial special service ship. Notoro. and seme other disastrous cases due to the explosion of gasoline Dr. Tsuji of the121 words
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Article174 1931-10-02 13 The National Shipbuilders Security Ltd.. which was formed m February last year, as "a collective scheme within the shipbuilding industry itself by which it was hoped to eliminate redundant? shipyard capacity and secure more economical costs by the resultant concentration of production," has recently purchased eight North-East Coast174 words
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Article97 1931-10-02 13 No matter how badly or how long you have suffered, you can get speedy relief from indigestion by removing the cause of the trouble. Usually indigestion arises from excess stomach acid which causes fermentation and creates gases that give intense pain. By neutralising this excess acid97 words
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Advertisement401 1931-10-02 13 Singapore Free Press (Daily and Weekly Editions). Head Office 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Telephone: 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORK. I The premier morning daily m Malaya. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special features include401 words
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Advertisement302 1931-10-02 13 <otta6 YOUR CNCtMST <S MBtm. €_sert__i__iCwe Haenuwrtiolib «->-/ kindred ailmente w*lM«t mw tml sixmo* mmm meekee kr Veamta fUemaer 5 h«4 VJf. 9*l jm MMow Parker IV I improves your handwriting I "Pressureless Touch" and featherlight poise combine m the new streamlined Parker Duofold to give such instant, easy flow302 words
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Article254 1931-10-02 14 Dressmakers and Bridge [By Dutch Air Mail] [From Our Own Correspondent] London, Sept. 15. Fashionable dressmakers have discovered a novel and seductive way of binding customers more closely to their premises; they are discreetly organising bridge clubs to achieve this purpose. These clubs are for customers254 words
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Article62 1931-10-02 14 The following message, printed m block letters, and posted m Glasgow was received the other day by the secretary of the Royal Aero Club; it ran as follows; "Plot wreck Schneider plane Saturday. Keep eye on girl." The warning was not taken seriously. Careful watch, 'however, has always been taken62 words
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Article274 1931-10-02 14 U.S. Revolts Against Hollywood New York. Sept. 1. Representatives of 14.000 American movingpicture exhibitors, at a meeting held m a New York hotel to-day, decided to launch a campaign to "deflate" Hollywood, the American film Mecca. bitterly criticised the executives m iharge of the major American274 words
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Article138 1931-10-02 14 Sheep Live 56 Days Under Snow Capetown. Sept. 1. An extraordinary .story of how eighteen sheep lived for eight weeks under an avalanche of snow m the Molteno district of South Africa is told by a Molteno farmer who arrived here to-day. The sheep disappeared m a138 words
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Article166 1931-10-02 14 I, 1.1111)11' I It i ;m" rom 'LM to rent villa h< but m >p 1 abnoet .til oo d up rell lnl Oct i bitty yean i i ouqtK I Dcmnt little hamlet The n. m where thr Prince of Wait stand on th IN.A.N.A - 166 words
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Advertisement502 1931-10-02 14 Hfc^^ L^^-_?'V /without more Am\ __W ~_L_-T Calcium than he |J* W^^\\ V *__L/ sets rom ordinary Am WvY Lir Nv^_P2& iood. your boy may VtfT^ Y^ ¥^m%mrv) K row weak and _fl 'Nt// Uf l ______H_r^ S «5 Kf^v anaemic. His teeth Ammmmmmmm^^Jm y f Wl^ SU^ er jr^Jx502 words
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Advertisement381 1931-10-02 14 BANKS AND INSURANCE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38, Bishopsgate, London, EC. 2. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star I Hong Kong Saigon381 words
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Advertisement326 1931-10-02 14 MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated ln 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 Thomas Catto, Bart Sir C. C.326 words
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Advertisement191 1931-10-02 14 THE AM/f^ SOUTH mfi^T^ BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY, LIM ITU, FIRE, MARINE, TRANSIT AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES L. C. MARGOLIOUTH, Manage Office: 2, Finlayson Green THF EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION i Tl) FIRE, MARINE. MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE. L. G. JOHNSON General Mar.&get HEAD191 words
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Miscellaneous539 1931-10-02 14 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations which can be received m Singapore daily: Java Stations:— Bandoeng PLM 24.46 metres from about 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Uusual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok,539 words
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Article944 1931-10-02 15 LA VICIOUS CIRCLE "Ordered Restriction Lesser of Two Evils" „1 his speech at the thirteenth -..tin.; ol the Colombo Rubber elation. Mf Tarbat. chairman j irse ol mv lfinarks at your la-t Meeting I ventured to point out then faced with a problem not verprodttction but944 words
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Article101 1931-10-02 15 Losses on the Year's Working [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT London, Oct. 1. North Labis Johore > Rubber and Produce Company. Ltd.. report discloses a loss of £3.070 and it is proposed to carry forward a credit of £12,318. Eaglehurst Rubber Estates. Ltd.. report shows a loss of £2.921.101 words
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Article134 1931-10-02 15 Changes m Representative Prices [United Press Associationl New York, Sept. 29 30. American Can Common 76 k n% s Service iCom.i 7i s 6-v, C> ombta Gas and Electric 19 18 1 Cut*.:. Wriyht 2 l 7^ Elective Bond and Sharp Oorp 19', 18", General Electric134 words
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Article119 1931-10-02 15 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT Singapore. Oct. 1. Generally markets are rather weaker today, although the industrial mr. ket is still active, on the continued buying enquiry. The local price of tin has declined and share values are therefore decidedly easier. Rubber is about unchanged and there is nothing whatever doing119 words
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Article88 1931-10-02 15 Singapore, Oct. 1. Prices have settled to some extent since last eporting as a result of the steadying of the London-New York exchange. A fair amount :>f business has been passing, but all three markets show losses over the week and close considerably below best. To-day's quotations are:88 words
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Article68 1931-10-02 15 Evatt and Co.. Secretaries, Kuala Lumpur: Katu Tin. Hours Run 689; Cubic yards treated 142.000: Tin ore 589 pikuls; Ertimated Cost 515.700; ditto per cubic yard 11.06 cents. Renong consolidated Hours run 598: Cubic yards treated 258.000; tin ore 900 pikuls; Estimated cost $17,000. ditto per68 words
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58 1931-10-02 15 For the Committee Meeting of the S.S. <S> A to be held on Tuesday October 13th m the Exchange at 5 p.m. the following is the Agenda: To confirm Minutes of Committee Meeting held on September Bth: Matters arising therefrom: <a.> Municipal Ordinance: <b.) Committee.; Legislative58 words
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Article193 1931-10-02 15 October 1. SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2 3 ***** London, 3 months' sight 2 3 29j32 London, 60 days' sight 2 3 27;32 London, 30 days' sight 23 13)16 London, demand 213 23 32 London, TT 2|3 2132 Lyons, Paris, demand Hamburg, demand New York, demand Batavia,193 words
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Article131 1931-10-02 15 October 1. Tin 100 Tons $64.00 Gambler io 1 Pepper White 32 Flake Tapioca 4V_ Pearl Sr.go Small 5 Copra. Sundried 4.45 Sago, flour 2.45 Devoe's Imperial Brnu_.ni Kerosene per 2 tins 5.18 Sylvan Arrow Kerosene per 2 tins 4.78 Socony Motot Gasoline ex pump per British Imperial gallon131 words
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82 1931-10-02 15 October Ist., 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers. R.S.S. _qual to London Standard. Tone of Market: Quiet. Latest Cable: London Spot sheet 2 11-16 d. per lb. New York Spot Sheet Gets. 4 9-16 per lb. R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot Average buyers price for82 words
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Article948 1931-10-02 15 THURSDAY. OCT. IST CLOSING QUOTATION* Asam Kumbang 22s 23s x.d. Austral Malay 18s 20s Ayer Hitam (ss) Us 12s Bangrin Tin 10s 6d 11s 6d Be.tan« Padan« <•!• 10 It Batu Caves ($1) 25 30 Bukit Arang ($1) SO 40 nom. Burmah Malay (t 10* lls nom.948 words
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Article107 1931-10-02 15 Foreign exports of Tin, being final shipments on ocean-steamers at all Malayan Ports during the month of September 1931. Des t ina tier Tons. Unitv-d Kingdom 815 United States cl America 4.236 Continent of Europe 670 British Posi.e_sion.- 163 Japan 38 Other Foreign Countries 10 Total 5.932107 words
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Article194 1931-10-02 15 The rubber bearing plant 'tau-sagis" discovered m Kazakstan has been found to contain between 15 and 35 per cent of rubber. The root which has a length of 8 metres yields from 16 per cent to 21 per cent of rubber. Rubber is obtained from the plant194 words
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Article124 1931-10-02 15 Tile trade press has carried the news of the convening on September 2Cth at Paris, of the International Congress for the Development of the Uses of Rubber. The sessions will b he'd at the Colonial Exposition, under th° '•'laiimen: hip of M. EciTUys, president c. the Coionial124 words
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Article762 1931-10-02 15 Comparison of 1931 With 1930 In continuation of the ser I of r. turns relating. Lo retal trade which are oeing prepared by th a joint efforts of the Incorporated Associci; >:i of Retail Distributors and the Bank of England, the Board of Trade Journal gives a table762 words
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Article79 1931-10-02 15 r ßritish Radio Official Service 1 Ruffbv. Sept. 30. Foreign exchanges are: Amsterdam 9* Athens 300. Bombay Is s',d. Berlin Ifty, Brussels 27... Bucharest 700. Rio 3',. Buenos Aires 33 7 s. Copenhagen 17' C.eneva 20. Helsingfors 160. Hong Kong ls. 2d Lisbon 109 Madrid 42... Milan 77. Monte79 words
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Advertisement75 1931-10-02 15 Issets exceed $12,000.000 j_flgEßß fe ______B OTCr $33.000,000 The Great Eastern life Assurance Co,, Ltd. I Incorporated tn the Straits Settlements) rfEAD OFFICE Winchester House. Singapor* LONDON OFFICE: 27. Old Jewry. E.O It* company t\*s £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and compiles wita tne British Life Assurance75 words
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Advertisement170 1931-10-02 15 MALAYA RUBBER STATISTICS Ocean Shipments of Rubber, including Latex. Revertex and Ccnc nitrated Latex, during the month of September. 1931. Preliminary Return. Shoet Crepe Latex. Concentrated Latex Total Tons. Revertex Tons. Tons Name of Port Export Transhipment Export Transhipment Expert Tianshipment Pit per Straits Malay Proper Straits Malay Propei Straits170 words
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Article288 1931-10-02 16 S.C.C. VICTORY Goodchild Plays Excellent Rugby The public Services B fifteen were defeated by a Club team yesterday afternoon on the Padang by 16 points to 3. The game was full of excitement and many good movements were witnessed, particularly on the part of the288 words
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Article96 1931-10-02 16 Matches Against British and French Cruisers In addition to the Rugby match between the S.C.C. and H.M.S. Kent on the Padang this afternoon a game has also been arranged agains. the French cruiser Dugnay Tronin. to be played en the Padang on Saturday. Against the Kent the S.C.C.96 words
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Article28 1931-10-02 16 Miss Wanda Morgan's Victory I FREE PRESS SERVICE—COPYRIGHT) London, Oct. 1. In the Ladies Golf Championship Miss Wanda Morgan beat Miss Molly Goulay 3 and 1.28 words
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Article244 1931-10-02 16 Grampus Has an Easy Win Owing to lack of support, the team race Married v_s. Single, arranged for Sunday last was abandoned and eight boats sailed a Club Race instead, over Course "B." The sea was smooth and the wind, very light to start with, hardened after244 words
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Article61 1931-10-02 16 Chester Beaten at Home tteuci r 9 -y rvu»« i Lcnion, Sept. 30. In Divisk.n m <>i the League (Southern section Ex ter City defeated Brighton 3—l. In th; Northern Section Chester lost to Wrexham 2 5. Lei-don, Oct. 1. In a C nd Division game at Nottingham61 words
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Article55 1931-10-02 16 Distinction of the N.L.R.C. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ku.ila Lumpur, Oct. 1. S.CRC. have the unique distinction of winning trophies m all three divisions of the football league this year and it is the sixbh time m succession that the Chinese have won the first division55 words
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Article29 1931-10-02 16 ml STI bat aut <*»phed by members of the New Zealand iand Eksex team* which was put un for auction at the recent Southend carnival, realised £29: 15: Od.29 words
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642 1931-10-02 16 DAVIS CUP TEAMS VISIT E. I). Andrews and G. P. Hughes May Also Play Calcutta, Sept. 21. It will be welcome news to tennis enthusiasts through India. Burma, and Ceylon that negotiations between Calcutta South Club and the Lawn Teimis Association of Japan have reached642 words
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Article174 1931-10-02 16 The Season's Leading Players The averages of the tending batsmen (£utcliffe. Nawab of Pataudi. D. R. Jardine. J. H. Parsons. Hendren. K. S. Duleepsinhji. Hobbs. Sandham and Woolley) and bowlers (Larwood. Verity. Parker. C. S. Marriott. Macaulay. Tate. Townsend. Freeman and Bowcss have already been cabled. Our Londont174 words
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Article59 1931-10-02 16 The S R.C. tennis tournament ties scheduled for decision yesterday were as follows: Doubles Handicap T. Leijssius and E. Ryan vs. C. A. Norris and F. Ephraums (unfinished). Miss M. Lewis and Dr. G. de Souza vs. Mrs. P. James and O. G. Struys (postponed). MONDAYS TIES59 words
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Article40 1931-10-02 16 The Drill Hall not being available this week end. there will be no play m the Singapore Badminton Championship Tournaments. The finals of the Mens Doubles and Ladies Doubles *ill be played off on Saturday, 10th. instant40 words
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Article1001 1931-10-02 16 A GREAT SIDE Opening Match at Bristol on Saturday The Rugby season at home will be made addiJ tionally interesting by the visit of the South Africans, the presence of whom will more than I compensate for the fact that, carrying out the 1 decision1,001 words
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Article38 1931-10-02 16 F. W. Southall, of the Norwood Paragon C.C. scored his second successive win m tlv> Polytechnic 12 hours scratch road time trial which was held over the Northern Course on Saturday, and thus retains the Galyer Memorial Trophy.38 words
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Article497 1931-10-02 16 INTERNATIONAL SOCCER Missed Chances at Ibrox Park London, Sept. 19. Beating Ireland by three goals to one at Glasgow to-day, Scotland won the first International Association football match of the season. The match was played m glorious weather, and 40,000 spectators were present at Ibrox Park497 words
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Article301 1931-10-02 16 Liverpool Back Who is Going to Cambridge [By Dutch Air Mail] London. Sept. 15. A case unique m Varsity football will arise when James Jackson, the Liverpool football professional full-back, goes up to Cambridge this term to study for the ministry. Jackson himself doubts whether he will301 words
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Article74 1931-10-02 16 Under the auspices of the India-Ceylon Club an open tennis championship for all Indians and Ceylonese will start on Oct. 10th. All ties will be played on the hard court cf IndiaCeylon Club. Entrance fee is $3 for singles and $4 per pair for doubles. Draw will74 words
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Article43 1931-10-02 16 The following will represent the Indian Association at hockey against the Police team on the LA. ground on Saturday: Raj; Naranjan Singh, Kennedy; D. K. Samy, Baskaran, Choor Smgh; Maha jan. Mallal, Namazie. Paramjothi and Wazir Singh. Reserves: Radha and Teja Singh.43 words
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Advertisement79 1931-10-02 16 ALL THE MUSIC FROM THE BRITISH TALKIE SPLINTERS To be shown at the Capitol, is obtainable on "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" RECORDS _f_______. m "MOUTRIE'S" (Incorporated ln Hong Kong) "H.M.V." SPECIALISTS Raffles Place Singapore ACCIDENTS SICKNESS An OCEAN "LEADER" POLICY J THF n^rAM Accident Guarantei i iil V/VbHIl Corporation, Limited. r'i79 words
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