The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 3 October 1931
1931-10-03
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Title Section16 1931-10-03 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,457. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. SATURDAY, JjCTOBER 3, 1931. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article403 1931-10-03 1 The Lindberghs had a narrow escape when their plane capsized m the Yangtse and they were thrown into the water but they were rescued by a boat from the Hermes Page 9. To-day's programme of matches m the English and Scottish leagues Page 16. Terry Ocampo sprung403 words
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Article1006 1931-10-03 1 Quicquid aqunt homines nostri est farrago Libelh Juvenal. As the Man-in-thc-Stmt remarked to The Topieisl. the day after the passing of the local Budget: "Terribly early risers these fcod and patrol merchants. What?" Tin: Malay Mail, ever sensitive to Colonial echoes, has heard again the melancholy1,006 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement262 1931-10-03 1 BIGIA TEA brings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. Raffles Hotel XL MAI-AYA'S PREMIER HOTEL ./^V^ BXCEU.-NT ACCOMMODATION s' C^^ 4& x*^/' WITH MODERN SANITATION s' \k .{P Vj^ TERMS MODERATE S\C* &Zs y^ ▼V w<£ .o* <$^Zr TO ALL y^L^ vC^ <\ yr262 words
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Advertisement196 1931-10-03 1 TO-NIGHT EU rq PE HOTEL SUNDAY PROGRAMME ni\T\Ti?D A\in 9U PM TO nPM 111 WT lC •f\ I I Concert March The Crown of India Elgar AX XmX^m^ Overture Jolly Robbers Suppe Suite Padte Suite de Concert Taylor 4 \y/i|/ <1). La Caprice de Nannette. (2). IM f\ I^l Wp196 words
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Advertisement171 1931-10-03 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Whiteawayj -ale on Monday Pa. v 3. Wedding presents at Prankcls P Ayle inkstand at M.P.H— P.ilo 16. 1931 Capstan budget Page S. H i tel a d nor. n cement --Pa gc j Cinema uTrrrtt lie nit 1U1 Psge 5. Tenders, notices etc. Page 2. LOW UPKEEP171 words
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Advertisement11 1931-10-03 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article1011 1931-10-03 2 (Continued from Page 15) each of the Conferences separately. The Majority found that the Conference system with the deferred rebate had created a monopoly "the limitations upon which are m many c~»se illusory and which generally tend to decline." They pointed out that such monopoly was1,011 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement422 1931-10-03 2 BUSINESS CARDS MARBLE FLOORING TILES. SINGAPORE CASKET CO., Nos. 1 3, Penhas Road. Off Lavender Street Phone 6075. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY H. NUGENT BUCKERIDGE Highest Class Work— Lowest Rates LAIDLAW BUILDING— Pho« 7898. MARBLE CHIPPINGS, ROAD METAL LIME FOR SALE Delivery ex Railway Siding Alongside Quarry. Marble Tombstones and Memorials422 words
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Advertisement794 1931-10-03 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE la 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., October794 words
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Advertisement640 1931-10-03 2 TENDERSGOVERNMENT NOTICE. TENDERS will be received up to noon on Friday, October 16th, 1931. at the Colonial Secretary's Office, Singapore, the Resident Councillor's Office, Penang, and the Resident Councillor's Office, Malacca, from persons desirous of contracting for supplies for the Government at Singapore, Penang, and Malacca, respectively, for a period640 words
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Advertisement893 1931-10-03 2 TENDERS. TENDERS. Tenders are invited for the right to conduct a Toddy Shop m the district of Johore Bahru for the period of six months i.e. from January Ist, 1932. to June 30th. 1932. Tenders should be sealed and addressed to the State Secretary and .should reach him not later893 words
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Advertisement663 1931-10-03 2 NOTICES. UNITE!) ENGINEERS LIMITED. (Incorporated m the Straits Bcttka NOTICE is hereby given that the Tfcta Books of the above Company vull b<from October 13th to October L»i r dates inclusive. By Order of the Boani P R DAVISON GOVERNMENT OF JOHOttg "The Excise Enactment, I9is» SESSION OF LICENSING BO\kd663 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous65 1931-10-03 2 THE WEEK Saturday, 3rd. High Water. 01.48, 7.7 ft.. 13.13. 8.8 ft. Malayan Rotary Conference Kuala Lumpur. Selangor races, last day. Rugby: S. Johore vs. Gloucesters at Rengam. S.C.C. vs. the Duguay-Ttouin, at sec. G.O.C's IrLspection and Tactical Scheme. Golf Singapore G.C. monthly medal. Sunday, 4th. High Water, 02.39. 7.165 words
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Advertisement542 1931-10-03 3 CLOSE TO-DAY, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, 1 OPEN at 9 a. m. on MONDAY, OCTOBER sth, I whea we shall commence the most I IMPORTANT MONEY SAVING SALE WHITEA^ATAY,TiAIDLATAr Co Ltd. (Incorporated m England). I SINGAPORE MALACCA SEREMBAN. I X Higb Claps Guaranteed r LEVER WATCH FREE.^ 1 m- four lino*542 words
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Advertisement730 1931-10-03 3 BOUNDER MARINE ENGINES START AND RUN ON CRUDE OIL _*!^B fl| flf F I 4^fl^^k^^a^^^^jfl^ I B 4 B^^B^K^B^B^^^HBfl I Bt f' c^v^ BflH^ri I Bl 1 v i '^^B i^? B^^ 1 B Ba BKoiß^ ">' tB r^BK t^jßß^ft I UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. (Incorporated In the Btralts Settlement*) SINGAPORE730 words
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Article, Illustration2640 1931-10-03 4 No More Million Dollar Pictures FILM NOTES The Slump Hits Hollywood Hollywood. THE million dollar picture has been shelved until better times. Producers who sunk fortunes yesterday m "epic." "spectacles" "opus" or "colossal masterpiece." to-day avoid the investment which goes above the half-million mark knowing they cannot retrieve their money,2,640 words
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Article, Illustration325 1931-10-03 4 ELEANOR BOARDMAN'S first role since signing a long-term contract with Paramount is m Women Love Once. TOM DOUGLAS was London's youngest stage star, making his stellar debut there at seventeen a few years ago CHARLES BOYER'S name sounds American enough, but he's as Parisian as the Champs Elysee.325 words
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Article, Illustration1284 1931-10-03 4 IVAN SHARPE - Alec James the Money Maker IVAN SHARPE £30 A Week from Football Paternal Arsenal and Clapton Orient By SINCE the war Scottish centre-forwards have played a prominent part m English League football. There have been Hugh Gallacher, of Newcastle and Chelsea; Andrew Wilson, of Middlesbrcugh and Chelsea; David Halliday. of1,284 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement188 1931-10-03 5 VICTORU THEATRE /S SAT: MON: TUES: WEI): OCT: 10th, 12lh, 13th 11th VAUDEVILLE X y^ NIGHTS /iSSS^L >^/ ['RESENTED %^IB X 1 Os Positively her only _\^> Appearance m Singapore. ,^> BOOKING AT LITTLE'S y $2.50 $1.50 $1. VICrORIA MEMORIAL HALLtJ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9th. ORGAN RECITAL L 5.30 to 6.30188 words
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Advertisement104 1931-10-03 5 MATINEE TO-D A V A T 3 P.M. CHILDREN HAlFpkice" Sis] TO-NIGHT T£tsj The Famous British Singing— Musical and Dancing Entertainment That gladdened the hearts of Thousands of Tommies" during the War, q Music Mirth L I Melody Dancing P Singing Laughing g with THE ORIGINAL CAST INCLUDING B -^0*104 words
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Advertisement191 1931-10-03 5 The Sweetest Story You'll hver Hear! IfejHElbb^ TELEPHONE N9 6°O Q MATINEES To-Day To-Morrow AT 3 p.m. Special Arrangements have been made for the Children bring them along Hundreds of seats obtainable AT 25 cents and 50 cents JANET GATNOE m m „.<** \i H l V :i A romance191 words
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Article441 1931-10-03 6 Mcßuvie Wins Irish Amateur Title [By Dutch Air Mail] I From Our Own Correspondent] London, Sept. 15. E. A. Mcßuvie beat D. E. B. Soulby on the 31st. green at Newcastle on Friday last m he final round of the Irish Open Amateur Championship. Like many another 36 hole441 words
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Article305 1931-10-03 6 Several Improving Cricketers (From Our Own Correspondent) !By Dutch Air Mail I London. Sept. 15. Somerset is the latest club t?o make economies m view of their bad season, and they have decided not to retain George Hunt, who has. however, been granted permission to305 words
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Article309 1931-10-03 6 The Home Season m Retrospect [From Our Own Correspondent] [By Dutch Air Mail] London, Sept. 15. With the match between U.S.A. and South Africa and that between Germany and France the track season has been brought to a close; Jn the season just past several world's records have been309 words
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Article218 1931-10-03 6 Fifth Filial Clash at Eastbourne [From Our Own Correspondent] [By Dutch Air Mail] London, Sept. 15. For the second year m succession the South of England lawn tennis championships at Devonshire Park, Eastbourne, were badly held up by rain on the final day. In the final occurred the218 words
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Article39 1931-10-03 6 James Miller of Newcastle was drowned when his horse which he had taken to a pond to drink became restive and dragged him into the water. The tragedy was discovered by his hat being seen floating on the water.39 words
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Advertisement83 1931-10-03 6 df,h.;f,gjj, TRADE MARK NOTICE. ASEN^viU'^' S/ N6APO^ MILK^ScIa^SJ ab Ye TradC Mark b the P lo^^ Of CONDENSED bf^^^^? v ol?^ 0 Japan> to used them to of MILK imported by them into the Straits Settlements and Malay Peninsula. usintTrh^f^ 8 u UI takCn galMt P 6 00 or I*™™'83 words
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Advertisement159 1931-10-03 6 ATTRACTIVE AUCTION SALE OF 422 LOTS MAGNIFICENT WAX POLISHED AND WALNUT STAINED TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO, MOTOR CARS, ETC. THE PROPERTY OF R. J. FARRER, ESQR* to be held at No. 29 Balmoral Road (off Bukit Timah Road) ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, AT 1 p.m. Comprising An excellent toned upright159 words
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Advertisement583 1931-10-03 6 FOR SALE. BOOKS OF REFERENCE— The following >ooks of reference are for sale at $1.00 per olume, application to be made at the Free >ress Office, 138 Robinson Road Whitaker 926; Foreign Office List, 1925. 1926, Singapore md Straits Directory 1896. 1901 (2 copies*. .902. EDUCATIONAL ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE, HONG583 words
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Article3048 1931-10-03 7 HONG KONG DISORDERS Widespread Attacks by Chinese Mobs hi ROPEANS HURT 1 he Hong: Kong papers of last Saturday contain details of the ill— anti-Japanese disorders which occurred there on the pn vious clay, preceding the in-<-ident on Saturday which nercssitated a bayonet charge by British troops m3,048 words
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Article149 1931-10-03 7 M.P. ARRESTED Unemployed Mob Attack Police I neuters Service] Lcrdcn. Oct. 2. The Labour M.P.. Mr. McGov-rn. and eleven others w,>re arrested m riots m Glaogow when 50,000 demonstrators againrt dob cuts were charged by mounted police with drawn batons. Many were injured, including several police,149 words
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Article86 1931-10-03 7 Women's Political Rights m Spain I Renter's Service 1 Much id. Oct. 1. A vcrbr.l duel between two women Deputies marked the passage m the Cortes by 170 votes to 121 of the clause m th? new constitution enfranchising women over the v.r? o f 23.86 words
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Article54 1931-10-03 7 First Grandson Born m Shanghai I Reuter's Service! Rome. Oct. 1. Signor Mussolini is very gratified at the news from Shanghai that his daughter has giver, birth to a son. Signor ina Edda Mussolini was married last year to Ccunt Ciano. who later ireeived the appointment of54 words
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Article76 1931-10-03 7 Sir Abe Bailey's Distinguished Guests I Reuters Ser>u el London, Oct. 2. The Prince of Wales attended a unique banquet at the London home cf Sir Abe Bailey on the cccasicn of the gathering of all the available survivors cf great* statesmen and naval and military officers76 words
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Article40 1931-10-03 7 Ambassador's Interview With Mr. Stimson I Reuters Service Washington. Oct. 1. Mr. Cameron Forbes. Ambassador to Tokio. has been summoned to confer with Mr. Stimson Secretary of State* as soon as he arrives from the west coast.40 words
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Article22 1931-10-03 7 Encouraging Improvement Reported I Heater's Service] Lrrdcn, Oct. I. The condition cf Sir Thomas Upton had "encouragingly improved" to-night.22 words
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Article99 1931-10-03 7 Built m Japan at Cost of 1500,000 Tokyo, Sept. 11. The Nagcya factory cf the Mitsubishi Aeroplane Manufacturing Co. which started to manufacture a super-offensive airplane four years age by order of the aviation headquarters of the Imperial Army, has completed the plane recently at the cast of99 words
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Article207 1931-10-03 7 BAD LUCK likV position Compels Landing at Smyrna [Reuter's Service] Linden. Oct. 1. A cable received m London from Kingifcrd Smith at Milas states 'awaiting permission to leave." Athens, Oct. 1. Indisposition compelled Kingsford Smith to land at Milas. He mad? a safe landing and has machine207 words
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Article146 1931-10-03 7 Informal Discussion by R.T.C. Delegates [British Radio— Official Service I Rushy, Oct. 1. The Minorities Sub-Commitee of the RoundTable Conference to-day unanimously agreed to •adjourn for a week to permit informal discussions to take place between the members of all the communities represented on the Committee. The146 words
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Article149 1931-10-03 7 King's Congratulations Upon Brilliant Feat I British Radio Official Service I Rugby. Oct. I. Thy King has p. i senary directed Lard Amuhee (the Secretary for Air> to convey tc Squadron-leader Orlebar. Fli'-ht-Lieui. BtaJnI forth and tiie oOcen and men of the Higii Speed Flight his149 words
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Article154 1931-10-03 7 French Long Distance Fliers 1 Reuter's Service] Paris. ()«t. I. The French airmen. Codes and Robida, have returned to duty on tho London-Paris line. They will net aKempt a fresh record flight m the Question Mark for the present. Codes and Robida. three weeks ago. .set out154 words
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Article83 1931-10-03 7 Strict Laws to Meet the Danger IReutrr'* Servj.-vi It ndi.it, Oct. 1. Under Government* "Ford Btuffa (Prevention of Exploitation i Bill." which th- H IMC of Commons read first tlmo to-d y, the Board of Tiade is empowered tfl take ICttoD to prevent improper attempts to bring about83 words
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Article46 1931-10-03 7 Japanese Students Run 2 000 Miles Tckyo, Srpt. 16. Two Japanese students. Kunlnwa and Sone by name, who left Mukden on the morning of August 10 on a marathon run to Tokyo, arrived here at 3.30 this afternoon. They covered approximately 2,000 miles.46 words
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Article334 1931-10-03 7 END TO MYSTERY POLITICS ELECTION FORMULA Reported Agreement on Tariffs LIBERAL MINISTERS TO REMAIN IN GOVERNMENT I Reuter's Service London. Oct. I. It is learned that despite Mr. Lloyd Oecrge's ivice five Liberal Ministers Sir Herbert amuel. Lord Reading. Sir Archibald Sinclair. ir Donald Mac Lean and the Marqurw of334 words
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Article454 1931-10-03 7 WAR LOAN CONVERSION Chancellor Explains New Bill [Renter's Service J London. Oct. 1. During the House of Commons discussion on .the Five Per Cent War Loan conversion clause Jin the Finance Bill Mr. Snowden deluded the j retention of the prevision whereby the dividend i will not be deducted from454 words
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Article109 1931-10-03 7 4 AI! Gambling Houses Must Go" I will .stop all Humbling enterprises m the Prmeta Concession immediately. Mr. E Fiori. PWUCJiUwm Police Chief, told a Chines. FtWt representative last week. "Some establishments already have been closed," he .stated, "notable anioim them being 195 Avenue Haig. a roulette place.109 words
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Article21 1931-10-03 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTH McMULLIN. At the Bungsar Hospital. Kuala Lumpur, on September 30th. to Doris, wife of D. McMullin. a daughter.21 words
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889 1931-10-03 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3. 1931. A NATIONAL ELECTION As the news comes through from London it becomes increasingly probable that after all there will be an appeal to the country based upon a National Ministry rather than a Party one. Whilst there are undoubted and apparent difficulties m889 words
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Article78 1931-10-03 8 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT London, Oct. 2. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £122y 8 (£119%). Forward £125 1116 (£123 316). The market is firm. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber prices as78 words
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Article147 1931-10-03 8 French Colonial Minister Arrives To-day The French Colonial Minister, M. Paul Reynaud. accompanied by Mme. Reynaud and their daughter, will arrive m Singapore at 3 p.m. to-day by the d'Artagnan. Also with the Minister is M. Gaston Joseph, Director of Political Affairs m the Colonial Office, Paris,147 words
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Article1777 1931-10-03 8 CASE AGAINST PEON Sequel To Incident m Vehicles Department Several witnesses for the defence were called yesterday during the continued hearing of the case m which Capt. J. H. HoUiman, former Chief Inspector at the Vehicles Department, is charging a Malay peon with assault. In his1,777 words
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Article94 1931-10-03 8 September Administration rceport The September report gives the following general details Applications Previously This month TodaU Singapore Number of Applicants Service Co. m Camp In Temporary Employment Repatriated by Committee Repatriated by Employers Struck off. Died. Permanent Billets <t<~ The receipts were: Government Contnliu' P. M.S. 25.000; Government94 words
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Article45 1931-10-03 8 The Committee acknowledge with (li.«nk following donations to the Sinßaporr I received during September. Collected by Clubs through Membra Accounts St. Patrick's Society The Committee paid out during Ibf ended September 25th. 1931 m Npt and monthly allowances, the sum of IM* l45 words
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Advertisement317 1931-10-03 8 HARVEY'S of BRISTOL /C' 1 BRISTOL MILK CREAM SHERRIES. Can only be appreciated by the Connoisseur. by special Rff v jJk, IJJ7 H M THE KWG K APPOINTMENT TO OF SIAM New Selection Just Arrived m Latest Jewellery WONDERFULLY CHEAP TO SUIT SLUMP TIMES IN DIAMOND AND GEM BRACELETS, PENDANTS,317 words
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Advertisement43 1931-10-03 8 NINE DIVORCES WERE GRANTED TO ONE AMERICAN WOMAN The reason for her last one, we understand, was because her husband was one over the eight. What about a "GAFLAC" ACCIDENT POLICY GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480.43 words
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Advertisement52 1931-10-03 8 LAW NOTICE Monday, October sth. Before Mr. Justice a'Beckett TerrHl m l 2nd Court at 19.30 a.m.: Judgment Sun.." Summonses-in-Chambers. Originating monses and Motion. Mr R. O. Winstedt. M.C.S.. CMC D.l has been seconded for service under th» I ernment of Johore. with effect from 27th. 1931. inclusive, with claim52 words
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Article983 1931-10-03 9 UK RAIDS ON TRAINS Reports Corroborated and Denied CHINA'S STRONG PROTEST Shanghai, Oct. reportl that Japanese aeroplanes have attacked the Peiping-Mukd'Mi trains have been I .ti by foreign poweis. The Consular Tientsin have strongly protested to Japan against Men air raids. j Iw. i :pi:-.i;-Mukden train wasiKuc Mm - 983 words
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Article162 1931-10-03 9 COMMONS SCENE Mr. Kirkwood's Rebellious Outburst (Reuters Service] T London. Oct. 2. £1 f llght S riOUn m Gla5 was rhemently re-echoed mi n the House of ommons. Mr. Maxton declined to be satisfied ith Mr. Archibald Sinclair's defence of the Saviour of the Glasgow police162 words
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Article240 1931-10-03 9 Electorate to be Asked for Mandate I British Radio— Official Service I Rughy, Oct. 2. The Cabinet met twice last night .md on the racoad occasion remained m session until niy midnight. In the interval between these meetings the Liberal Ministers held a consultation UMBI themselves. The question240 words
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Article197 1931-10-03 9 Unemployment Benefit and Insurance I British Radio Official Service! Rugby. Oct. 'Z. The new rate:; of unemployment insurance contributions by employers and workpeople which come into force on Monday next are set out m a statement Issued by the Minister of Labour. This shew- that m the case197 words
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Article111 1931-10-03 9 Protecting Public Against Increases (British Radio Official Service I Rugby, Oct. 2. Sir Philip Cunliffe Lister. President of the Beard of Trade, m introducing the Foodstuffs Bill into the Commons, said the object of the measure was: "to ensure that what is already happening with regard to -prices111 words
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Article127 1931-10-03 9 THROWN INTO YANGTSE Rescued by Boat From H.M.S. Hermes FLIERS' EXTREMELY LUCKY I Reuters Far Eastern Service] Hankow, Oct. 2. This morning when Mr. and Mrs. Lindbergh were taking off from the Yangtse for a survey flight of the Hupeh floods, a wing dipped m the127 words
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Article132 1931-10-03 9 Better Indian and African Services 1 British Radio— Official Service] Rugby. Oct. 2. A faster and more direct winter air route to India and a new mid-week airmail service to Africa have been arranged by Imperial Airways and will come into force on October 17. Thereafter England-India and132 words
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Article62 1931-10-03 9 Disaster Due to a Mischance I Reuters Service Paris. Oct. 2. The Air Ministry inquiry into the loss of the Hyphen II find that the crash was most probably due to loss of power through an interruption of the petrol supply pipe, which investigation showed was62 words
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Article50 1931-10-03 9 Sunstroke and Red Tape Beat Kingsford Smith [Reuters Service] Smyrna, Oct. 2. Sunstroke and red tape have finally ruined Kingsford Smith's chances of making a record. He was brought down by sunstroke at Milas. where he is still held up awaiting the Turkish Government's permission to proceed.50 words
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Article93 1931-10-03 9 Interest m Gilt-Edged Section I British Radio Official Service Ruffby, Oct. 2. On the Stock Exchange this morning the giltedged section continued to provide the chief feature of interest. Influential buying was again m progress and further substantial gains were recorded under the lead of War Loan93 words
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Article109 1931-10-03 9 Chancellor Flouts Former Colleagues [Reuter's Service] London, Oct. 2. What is expected to be his final speech before retiring from political life was delivered by Mr. Philip Snowden, winding up the debate on the Budget. The wholehearted zest with which the Chancellor formerly attack the "capitalistic" benches109 words
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Article97 1931-10-03 9 Britain's Pronouncement to Foreign Customers [Reuter's Service! London, Oct. 2. "Every attempt of foreign contractors to evade their obligations will be resisted to the uttermost." This is the authoritative pronouncement regarding the decision of certain foreign trading associations to repudiate contracts arranged on the sterling basis before Britain97 words
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Article519 1931-10-03 9 COURT EXAMINATION Mystery of $629 Balance Unexplained Tan Siakuang, manager of the Overseas Chinese Bank. Singapore, was examined m the Bankruptcy Court yesterday afternoon before the acting Chief Justice (Mr. Justice Sproule) m connection with his account with a motorgarage run by a bankrupt sawmill company519 words
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Article75 1931-10-03 9 End of Eight Months* Controversy [Reuter's Service! New York, Oct. 2. The eight months' controversy involving property to the value of $10,000,000,000 has been practically terminated by an agreement of the interests concerned to merge four of the leading railway organisations m the Eastern States into four75 words
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Article70 1931-10-03 9 Hopes of Re-Opening Later f Reuter's Service I Paris, Oct. 2. The Comptoir Lyon Alenand. which has a capital of 100.000.000 Francs, failed to open its doors to-day. There are hopes it will re-open later. The bank specialises m dealings m precious metals, m addition to orthodox70 words
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Article37 1931-10-03 9 Cotton Acreage to be Limited I Reuters Service I Jackson, Missouri, Oct. 2. The State Senate has passed the "Texas Plan" limiting cotton acreage m 1932-1933 to 30 per cent, of the present area.37 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Letter114 1931-10-03 9 To the Editor. sir It does seem surprising that your Muslim Correspondent should say that "as far as is known neither the local vernacular papers have discussed the subjects" vide your issue of Ist instant page 12. As a Muslim Correspondent I wonder if he can read or114 words
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Advertisement224 1931-10-03 9 NO PROFITEERING ROBINSONS ALL PROVISIONS AT OLD PRICES UNTIL STOCKS EXHAUSTED ROBINSON S Co., Ltd (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements). SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. J3 ORANGE i|| SMASH /^«Wk^ s q u ick energy and is fi I d^BB, nonrfatteni n g H !|i II ORANGE SMASH is Lk i fflJ224 words
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Advertisement899 1931-10-03 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. FORTNIGHTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON A N. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Thrice Monthly Service Liverpool, Havre and Glasgow. Route sub jet t to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due. Sails t AENEAS For M'seilles, L'don, R'dam,899 words
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Advertisement577 1931-10-03 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. Due Singapore. s.s. CITY OF PERTH Oct. 12 s.s. CITY OF NORWICH Nov. 25 HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY OF577 words
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Advertisement454 1931-10-03 10 British India and Apcar lines. (Incorporated m England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN Due 4 Da* Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage. Sinun 1931. l NALDERA 16.000 Oct. 3454 words
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Advertisement780 1931-10-03 11 0. S. K. Line. rOK KLKOPE. AFRICA, NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INDIA. HOKI ROKU MARU LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK < Express Freight Service) (Prom Kobe) ILASKA MAKI LONDON, Rotterdam, Hamburg, (Bremen) and Antwero via Colombo. Aden and Port Said tajrrOi MART i>l RBAN. Cape Town, Rio de Janeiro,780 words
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Advertisement583 1931-10-03 11 w) MIXARSTm (I* M§( SAILING NOTICE j\\ PRESIDENT UNERS. /MM MM I TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON \IA ■I 1 F*OM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO 118 ■11 SUEZ, PO«T SAID. ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES AND /IB Mm J Arrive Leave Leave Arrive (%^K Mm I '4 *>we. B*pore. Penanf. n.583 words
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Advertisement837 1931-10-03 11 K. P. M. KONINKLUKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA.] (Iccorporated In Holland.) j ONDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 5451. with sub-connections to.-Passage^tah*^ Transhipn-ent, Marine Departmente and Manager's desk. Representatives m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penan. ol the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU. BOOKING837 words
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Article44 1931-10-03 12 Arrangements have now been made for H.M.S. Carlisle to leave Simonstown on December 31, for Tristan da Cunha. which should be reached on January 5. Besides mails for the islanders, the Carlisle will carry stores contributed by public generosity.44 words
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Article179 1931-10-03 12 Victims of Typhoon to be Scrapped Two China coasting vessels, the B. and S. Ichang Hid the 1.-C.S.N.. Waishing. both of which received a terrific hammering m the disastrous typhoon of August 9. and were washed ashore, have been ordered to the icrmp-heap by their respective owners,179 words
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Article222 1931-10-03 12 The Van der Lijn arrived here on Thursday from Sourabaya with 54 bullocks and 806 pigs, the P.C. Lecocq from Haiphong with 200 pigs. The M.M. mail steamer D'Artagnan is due here from Colombo to-day at 3 p.m. nd will probably said at 6 a.m. on Sunday for Saigon Hong222 words
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Advertisement542 1931-10-03 12 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 (3352 tony). [Cargo only.] •j. MARELLA Is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de542 words
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Advertisement284 1931-10-03 12 SILVER JAVA PACIFIC LINE Joint service of PACIFIC JAVA BENGAL LINE and SILVER LINE, LTD. to San Francisco, Los Angeles and North Pacific Ports. Due Sails Spore. Spore. m.v. SILVERBEECH (S) Oct. 7 Oct. 9 x m.v. SILVERGUAVA (S) Oct. 15 Oct. 17 m.v. SILVERAY (S) Oct. 21 Oct. 23284 words
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Advertisement382 1931-10-03 12 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. mci nc (Incorporated tn D.BJL) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Itef^kur Freight Service to Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). M.S. SILVERWILLOW Oct. 7 Oct. 12 >, M.S. SILVERYEW Nov. 3 Nov. 9 M.S. SILVERCYPRESS Nov. 24 Nov. 30 For r*U» and particulars please apply382 words
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Miscellaneous613 1931-10-03 12 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Monday 4c 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 Siaai 7.30 a.m. F.M.S.. Batu Anam. Batu Pahat,613 words
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Article997 1931-10-03 13 KwmgSUg Disaster Evidence Hong Kong. Sej»l. 23. ArimiralU chart VII slii>htly tail the opinion npremd by a Naval Ivinfl rudentv yesterday before the C nt oi Enquiry, which investigated of thi Indo-Chma Steam Wawrtga-I I rnpany'a steamer Kw ingsjanf, las t month irl returned an open verdict,997 words
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Article292 1931-10-03 13 Request far Action by Foreign Firms Measures to assist suppression of smuggling from vessels lying at wharves along Broadway are being considered by the Shanghai Municipal Council at the present tim? m response to a request received by the Commissioner of Public Works from the China Merchants292 words
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Article242 1931-10-03 13 Midland Product that Defies Corrosion The boast that "Britain Tubes the World" is DO( an idle one. The interesting, fact is that the boast is rendered possible by the efforts of one Midland firm. Sonii 1 years ago this firm. Messrs. Allen Everitt and Sons. Ltd..242 words
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Article217 1931-10-03 13 Passing of Some Famous Ships Progress m shipping is all very well, but it means that we lose a number of fine .ships which are merely outclassed by later improvements, and if they have been particularly well cared for and really have many years' further217 words
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Article94 1931-10-03 13 The lighter Bristol, laden with petrol, burst into flames, after an explosion, on the River Hull, early on Saturday morning m mail week, and when the fire brigade, after three hours' work, were able to get on board the vessel they found the bodies of94 words
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Article28 1931-10-03 13 Per K.N.I.L.M. plane from Neth. East Indies to Singapore on Sept. 29th: Mr. P. D. Gain. Prom Medan to Singapore on Oct. Ist.: Mr C. Corai.28 words
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Article32 1931-10-03 13 Per X N.I.L.M. plane from Singapore to Medan on Sept. 30th: Mr. C. Corai Prom Singapore to Neth. East Indies on Oct 2nd: Mr. G. A. Palquter, Mr. C. Corai32 words
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Advertisement248 1931-10-03 13 Ml W/ [I dastic and g lo "ously fit. Dab it on wrists and temples O jj when tired add a liberal dash to the bath and shaving Wt ijL I water. Its magic fragrance is essential to the full enjoyment rCvf A^, F r aII that milady needs for248 words
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Advertisement33 1931-10-03 13 For Everything Appertaining to Travel, Banking and Freight Apply 39, Robinson Road, Singapore. Tele. 5907. SINGAPORE SHIPCHANDLERY COMPANY. SHIPC HANDLERS. SHIPBROKERS. COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices.— MA YNARD'S BUILDINGS 41, Battery Road. Telephone No. 6433.33 words
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Advertisement94 1931-10-03 13 SrANTON NELSON Co.. Ltd. PUBLIC STORAGE GODOWN For Merchandise, Personal Effects, and Motor Cars. Apply J. COLL YE R QUAY or Telephone 5874. vr^g^ J »*t the cool, mild aroma of fine i Jfr i tobacc Properly conditioned, is your v^— irf of a perfect smoke m '^jf^ '-^tf i'AMEL94 words
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Advertisement141 1931-10-03 14 Iweddingl I presents <f POSSESSED WITH *f X PRIDE X f THE VERY LATEST X IN BEAUTIFUL *f f FRENCH BELGIAN X X ROCK CUT f X CRYSTALWARE X X V CHIC AND USEFUL ♦2> BRITISH 1 A STERLING SILVER V 1 E.P.N.S. WARE SOLID GOLD AND PLAIT- *jf NUM141 words
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Advertisement782 1931-10-03 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 Piiok,782 words
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Advertisement194 1931-10-03 14 circuits. Latterly they have gone farther by selling kits of component parts for the construction of a complete receiver, even to the cabinet, at a price less than the constructor would pay if the parts were bought separately. This method a building a receiver undoubtedly appeals to many. No special194 words
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Advertisement802 1931-10-03 14 BANKS AND INSURANCE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. < Incorporated In 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,802 words
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Advertisement293 1931-10-03 14 SOUTH W .fi»l BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED FIRE, MARINE, TRANSIT MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES L. C. MARGOLIOUTH. Manager Office: 2, Finlayson Green THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION ltd FIRE, MARINE, MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE. L. G. JOHNSON General Ma: ager HEAD OFFICE 3-c Malacca293 words
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Miscellaneous474 1931-10-03 14 CHURCH SERVICES ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL 18TH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 6.50 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.30 a.m. Matins. 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). 10 a.m. Children's Service. 5.30 p.m. Evensong (Choral) and Sermon. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. Holy Communion. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7 a.m. Holy Communion. GARRISON474 words
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Article1828 1931-10-03 15 HISTORY REVIEWED Correspondence With Local Authorities j Settlements Association has forful] text of tlic correspondence I used between the Association and oca] organisation* and the Government Hiieaton of the Shipping Conferences. i spt ndenet is ol considerable length I h this morning the letter of the1,828 words
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Article340 1931-10-03 15 EXCHANGE RATES October 2. SELLING London, 4 months* sight 2j3 31J32 London, 3 months' sight 2|3 29|32 London, 60 days' sight 2j3 27|32 London, 30 days' sight 2|3 13|16 London, demand 2|3 2332 London, T.T 23 21 32 Lyons, Paris, demand Hamburg, demand New York, demand Batavia,340 words
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67 1931-10-03 15 October 2nd., 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers. R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 8 8 x Standard R.S.S. on Tender Oct. 8U 8 1 Nov. B, B%* Dec. 14 8 :v 4 Jan-Mar. 8\ 8 T s Apr-June 9 gi 4 Tone of Market: Steady.67 words
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Article393 1931-10-03 15 FRIDAY. OCT. 2ND CLOSING QUOTATIONS- Asam Kumbang 22s 23s x.d. Austral Malay 18s 20s Ayer Hitam (ss) Us 12s Bangrin Tin 10s 6d 11s 6d Satang Padan* W 10 It Batu Caves ($1) 25 30 Buklt Arang ($1) SO 40 nom. Burmah Malay (f io« i:« oom.393 words
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Article128 1931-10-03 15 Change* m Representative Prices [United Press Association] New York. Sept. 30. Oct. 1. American Can Common 75", 77 Cities Service (Com). 6 6U Colombia Gas and Electric 18 17', Curtis Wright it" 2 t s Electric Bond and Sharj) Corp 18 16S General Electric Co. 27128 words
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Article166 1931-10-03 15 Variable Market Tone Singapore, Oct. 1. The tone of the market has been rather irregular during the past week, with prices varying between 8"k and 8 and closing at the latter figure. There is a decline of on balance. To-day's cables quote both London and New York unchanged166 words
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Article147 1931-10-03 15 LEWIS PEAT'S REPORT Singapore. Oct. With the gradual improvement m sterling, local values have again declined and the market generally is much quieter. Shipments for September at 44.336 tons are on the high side, and at the end of last month the quantity of rubber waiting for shipment at the147 words
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Article84 1931-10-03 15 I British Radio— Official Service Rug:by. Oct. 1. Foreign Exchanges are: Amsterdam. 9',. Athens 300. Bombay Is. 5 d.. Berlin liH, Brussels 28. Bucharest 665. Rio 3 1 B i.nos Aires 33 i Copenhagen 18. Genevi 20. Heh ingfcrs 160. Hong Kony Is. l d.. Lisbon 103',. Madrid 43-.84 words
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Article111 1931-10-03 15 A remarkable instance of th'_> value of the i endoscopic set installed at the Manchester Victoria Memorial Jewish Hospital last year was reported recently. A girl named Ada Clarkson. aged 16. residing Bt 53. Faraday Avenue. Cheetham. Vtho had i swallowed a safety-pin, reported at the111 words
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Article98 1931-10-03 15 N.C.B. and the Hank of America I neuters Miff MM J New YoiU, Ort. 2. T!H fon-clidaUon cf th» B?.nk of AmHm and Urn WtHomil City Bank of New York is announced. The deposits of the former are stated to be $370,000,000 and of the latter about98 words
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Article87 1931-10-03 15 Three Companies Show Losses fFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London. Oct. t. The report of Sungkai-Chumor Estates Limited, shows a loss of £3.747. The sum of £18.278 is carried forward to the credit account mingei Tukong Rubber Plantations. Limited. r« ;jrt shows a loss of £23 and £2.35687 words
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Article451 1931-10-03 15 "Of Littlo Usp Without Empire Development" Major-Genera 1 Sir Newton Moore. M.P.. .peaking at a luncheon m London, before hLs departure to Canada. New Zealand, and Australia, said that all the economies m the world would be of littte use unless accompanying them was a broadly based policy of451 words
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Article253 1931-10-03 15 The influx of a considerable amount of British capital for investment m Canada during the past two years has been one of the factors supporting the market for high -grade Canadian .securities during the present difficult period Canada continues to present to British investors th m253 words
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Article30 1931-10-03 15 RUBBER AND TIN RET URNS NawnK Pet Tin: Hours 254; Yards 13.200. Pikuls 206. HetiKni-lfr and Martin, Kuala Lumpur Agents: Satupulo No Liability. Output MB.OQ pkls; Hours 532; Yardage 72.000.30 words
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Advertisement68 1931-10-03 15 Assets exceed $12,— 6.+0+ L ton*»nce to farce orer SHHHH».§— The Great Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated an the Strait* noftinwiiili) BEAD OFFICE W,nch«ter HoU Stow umDQm <]mm „OM I rb. O«np«.7 b« £20.000 depo** wtth th. Bu««». Coun .1 Bxtud .nd «v» Brttkb Ufc MMi Compute. Act to68 words
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Article873 1931-10-03 16 S.C.C. WIN HarJ Fomrht Game on the Padang S.C.C 20 pts.; H.M.S. Kent nil. The rugby game en the S.C.C. ground yesterday evening between a team from H.M.S. Kent and a Club team resulted m a win for the latter by 20 points to nil. The873 words
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Article73 1931-10-03 16 The following have been selected to play against tfce French cruiser, Duguay Trouin this afternc a at S.C.C Kick off at 4.50 p.m. D. R. Harper: F G. Minns. R. W. Cairns. C. M. J. Kirke. Ci. B. Tatham; R. p. Bingham, J. J. Latinui; A.73 words
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Article47 1931-10-03 16 Meeting with South Johor* To-day The Gloucester XV make their rugger debut m Malaya this afternon at Rengam against the following strong South Johore side Parkx; Peilden. Rogers, J. B. Dudgeon, Watkins; Gcthe, Scott; Cuseaden, Mackenzie. Peake, Allen, Englen. W. G. Dudgeon. Bailey and Saun-47 words
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Article29 1931-10-03 16 Dr. J. Gray, Chief Medical Officer, Singapore, has been seconded for service under the Governm ri of Kedah. with effect from September 11th. 1931, inclusive, with claim to pension.29 words
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Article410 1931-10-03 16 A FAST GAME Club's Eighth Consecutive Victory The SRC. continued their run of success at heckey yesterday when they met a team of Singapore Chinese and defeated them by 7 gi.als to nil. It makes the Clubs record up to date a very* impressive one and410 words
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Article443 1931-10-03 16 Older Players Again Triumph Over 30s 4; L nder 30's 1. The fourth S.C.C. trial match on the Padang last evening, taken m conjunction with that m which Married beat Single by 5 2. amply bore out the fact that some of the Club's best talent is to443 words
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Article138 1931-10-03 16 On Sunday starting at 10.20 a.m. the "A" Clr.ss will sail the second race of a series for the Club Trcphy. The course will be posted m the usual place on th- morning of the race. Starting at 10.30 a.m. the "B" Class will sail the second of a138 words
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Article36 1931-10-03 16 [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, Oct. Z. Sir Thomas Lipton, the veteran yachtsman, who is lying seriously ill at his home near London was stated this morning to have passed a good night.36 words
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Article500 1931-10-03 16 LEAGUE FOOTBALL Prospects m First Division Matches West Bromwich to-day will have the chance of getting a little further ahead of two of their three i earest rivals to the leadership of the First Division, for they have a home engagement against Derby, who, on current500 words
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Article524 1931-10-03 16 Terry O'Cnmpo Springs a Surprise Excitement reigned supreme at the New World la^t night when a double main event card was put on. There was some confusion and there were things that might have been done which were not done but there were satisfactory explanations and on524 words
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Article688 1931-10-03 16 SELANGOR MEETING Handicaps for Last Day's Races The following are the handicaps for the last day's racing at Kuala Lumpur to-day. 1. Horses Class 2 and 3 (Combd) Div. 2 (B'i furs). 2.30 p.m. Starbeck 9.0, Glowing Cinder 8.12, Park Mill 8.10, Master Taiboo 8.7, Bonny 8.5,688 words
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Article194 1931-10-03 16 The following horses and ponies have recently been registered by the Straits Racing Association: High Trim horse ch.a.g. aged four years by Cooltrim-Ulster Princess. H. Sleigh. Lady Rotherwood (late Lady Maroola) horse b.a.m. aged six years by Burrabadeen-Maroolr* A. E. E. <te Vos. Ellebanr horse194 words
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Article65 1931-10-03 16 feree's disqualification, it was afterwards ascertained, was because Grether hit his man when he was down. THE PRELIMINARIES Gus Langford and Mohamed Ghouse fought a four round contest to a draw. Sylver Star, using a pretty left and effective footwork, won a very popular verdict over Bentura. Joe Diamond outpointed65 words
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Advertisement100 1931-10-03 16 INKSTANDS THE AYLE Light Oak with three wells and black wooden pen hollow $3.30 A large variety of other patterns also stocked Malaya Publishing House, Ltd. Phone 71-77 STAMFORD ROAD, Gram* 5929 SINGAPORE Empress "ErasmigJt Paste c disfigurements and the con^^qucnt ochc* NSCi^^^-^^ flnd pdinS Of thC tCCth Wlth fIU100 words
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