The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 5 October 1931
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Title Section16 1931-10-05 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,458. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1931. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article426 1931-10-05 1 Tigers have caused a reign of terror m Johore. Three of them have been caught m four days Page 11. Latest political news from England Fage 11. Over 2,379 families are now dependent upon the Government for food as a result of the recent British Honduras hurricane.426 words
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Article1397 1931-10-05 1 A great rii craft carrier lies m the sun.hine at the Poo Tung wharf. From the Shanghai side of the river she resembles a massive row of flat topped buildings. From her quarterdeck, some officers are watching the coc.ies, who work m pairs,1,397 words
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Advertisement222 1931-10-05 1 KELVINATOR THE FINEST II K( TRIC REFRIGERATOR EVER BUILT LOUET CO., LTD. SINGAPORE. X4.rs Service 2-1 Raffles Quay Raffles Hotel /^> MALAYA'S PREMIER HOTEL _X^<^^S^ C* EXCELLENT ACCONfMODATION <^^ WITH MODERN SANITATION _/S^ mmW \S^ TERMS MODERATE f O^ &^Z^ ZO' V \>y^~ 1 OV>JN y^ WEDNESDAY AKSD THURSDAY V222 words
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Advertisement279 1931-10-05 1 SALEIP SHOE STOffi [96l North Bridge Road. |96l SILK A^ m \mmm\^ SHJi SOCKS fJpto(fimjf\ SOCiiS SELUNG AT I TOt**HE,_L| I SELLING AT HALF COST 7 Jk HALF COST ALL SIZES "^^M ALI SHADES ALSO KEDS SHOES from 45 cents per pair. REAL VELOUR HATS, $3.95 each. j WOOL AND279 words
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Advertisement139 1931-10-05 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Sunlight Soap Page 17. Whiteaway's sale Page 6. The modern Chevrolet Pag: 7. Talkies at the Ad^lphi— Pag« 1. Armour's tennis strings Page 13. John Little's special sale Page 10 Frankels for wedding presents Pnge 8. Zam-Buk for blisters and sores Pat_e 6. CHRYSLER BIG CAR PERFORMANCE MORNING139 words
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Advertisement17 1931-10-05 1 KELVINATOR THE FINEST ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR EVER BUILT A. CLOUET CO., LTD. SINGAPORE. Sales- Service 2-1 Raffles Ooay17 words
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Article311 1931-10-05 2 Excellent British Comedy at the Capitol "Splinters." which opened at the Capitol to a packed house on Saturday is without exception the brightest and most laughable British film shown m Singapore since the advent of talkies. This is the film version of the famous wartime revue that brought so311 words
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Article77 1931-10-05 2 Dr. Thomas Murray Robertson, who was m practice m Singapore for a number of years and who was latterly Coroner there, retiring m 1920, is dangerously ill at Castle Douglas. South of Scotland. After rearing from the East Dr. Murray Robertson settled down m Edinburgh «nd it was during a77 words
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Advertisement406 1931-10-05 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. STRAITS TYPEWRITER AGENCY c STATIONERS AND TYPEWRITER406 words
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Advertisement638 1931-10-05 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given that tenders are now Invited for the following materials or services, and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained m the Tender Room, Municipal Offices Supply of fi.500 tons Australian Gas Coal, shipment to give delivery between February Ist, and638 words
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Advertisement688 1931-10-05 2 NOTICES. ■■■■■_BM_-________________________________i______________________________^____________^ "J GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE. "The Excise Enactment, 1915." SESSION OF LICENSING BOARD. I The next Session of the Licensing Board for the District of Kluang will be held at the Kluang Club on the 10th day of December, 1931. All applications for the issue, renewal or transfer of688 words
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Advertisement577 1931-10-05 2 NOTICES SINGAPORE IMPROVEMENT TRUST. Amendment No. 21 of 1931 to the General Improvement Plan under Section 19 of the Singapore Improvement Ordinance. Plan of proposed amendment of the Regular Line of Street for Grove Road, from Fort Road to Tanjong Katong Road. Notice to owners or reputed owners of property577 words
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Advertisement341 1931-10-05 2 TRADE MARK XOTlffa H NOTICK OF TKAI.K AI;K DRY SACK 1 Notice is hereby given that J&r j Trade Mark is the proper. nf 1 and Humbert of 39 Crut. I. 1 London. England: Wine Shi,.;- 1 Ls used by them m *W?nnm'l_nn x sales of Wine m the St..341 words
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Miscellaneous228 1931-10-05 2 THE WEEK Monday, sth. High Water. 03.54. 6.5 ft.. 14.30, 8.0 ft. Hockey: S.C.C. vs. Police at S.C.C. S.R.C. A vs. United Services (Officcrs> at S.R.C. Boys Brigade Meetinp. V.M.C.A.. 8 p.m. Singapore G.C. ladies' bogey competition. Tuesday. 6th. High Water. 06.25. ti.4 ft. 15.54. 7.5 ft. Sungei Bagan Rubber228 words
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Article462 1931-10-05 3 MOTOR DEVELOPMENT i-I, (MM MMM) Company For Their Mass Production Mr. Harold Pemberton. Daily Express Motoring Correspondent, writes: Preparations are now complete for the greatest step forward yet taken m this or any country' m the development of the Diesel type of motor-engine for commercial motoring purposes.462 words
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Article413 1931-10-05 3 How Long Have You had Yours A man's love for his umbrella is something ▼cry. very wonderful. It makes you think, doesn't It, that there must be something very, ▼cry fine about American men when they own up m public to a lifetime's devotion lavished on a413 words
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Article66 1931-10-05 3 Birmingham Institute of Commerce 1 lhe following candidates freon the Mercantile Institute were successful at the June examination of the Birmingham Institute of Commerce. Arithmetic: Chew Eng Koon Book Keeping: Yap Chin Tee; S. Junied b. O. Aljunied. Chen Jen Sen, Alimuda, Poh Chong Pitt Typewriting: Yap Chin Tee.66 words
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Advertisement321 1931-10-05 3 Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited. BRANCHES l\ First Cross Street MALACCA. 11, Light Street PENANG. 14. Klyne Street KUALA LUMPUR. Registered by and Security deposited with the Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, nardians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised and Interest collected, Probate or Letters of .dministration applied for321 words
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Advertisement251 1931-10-05 3 Stronger Nerves Increased Energy SUEEPUESSNESS r By using Sanatogen you will T^P^V. m' r More than 24,000 physicians all ."^Si/v /^^W and builds these up into a permanent fabric of Health.' COyy^^^^^^M^^LA writes a well known \^fe^p^p^/\ English physician. .^^j^^^^P^j^fc^^\ ____t _/^_^_*^_/^j/io^^' ''lMmmmm\ ■■>*■ ■^■■y' m^ m mw^^m^^ mm IKa251 words
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Article, Illustration5578 1931-10-05 4 MOYRA E. LHAYWOOD - THE AVENGING LOVER MOYRA E. LHAYWOOD e>y I DAVID CREIGHTON visits Golden Cove to discuss his latest play with JULIA WAYNE, the celebrated actress who proposes to make it the vehicle of her return to the London stage after an illness. He is directed to his destination by ROSAMUND LORING,5,578 words
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Article371 1931-10-05 5 Will Split Skirts Beat "Steel Cages Why must 1931 women, with progressive minds, wear steel bustles, making their dresses weigh nearly a stone? asks the Daily Express woman representative. That was the question that many women asked each other, when they assembled m the saloon of a371 words
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Article61 1931-10-05 5 Mr. Lim Nee Soon, who has had a relapse of foot-troubie. has been advised by his doctor to go to a cold country and left for Hong Kong by the Santhia. After staying for a week m Heng Kong he will proceed to the North of China where he will61 words
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Article1337 1931-10-05 5 EXPERIMENTS IN AFRICA 50 Miles Above the Earth The d istinguishing feature of modern science is that it begins by discarding all a priori conceptions concerning the nature of the universe including the world that surrounds us. writes Dr. Darwin O. Lyon, who is conducting experiments1,337 words
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Article193 1931-10-05 5 Tragedy of Sir Thomas Stanton Eastbourne, Sept. 1. 'I think he wandered out of the bungal apparently under the influence of drugs, and put himself m the sea, not fully realising what he was doing." said the coroner. Dr. E. F. Hoare, recording a verdict of "Suicide193 words
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Article38 1931-10-05 5 Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Macgregor are through passengers m the Naldera for Shanghai. Mr Macgregor is one of the governing directors of Caldbeck, Macgregor and Co.. Ltd. and was some years ago manager of tin Singapore branch.38 words
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Article268 1931-10-05 5 Choose the Nose You Want Thanks to a new and rapid process ol "facelifting" an electrical apparatus which melti away superfluous fat and tightens the loose skin a woman can now have her face lifted one day and appear among her friends the next, writes a Daily Express268 words
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Article151 1931-10-05 5 New Revised and Enlarged Edition A new ec'ition, the twenty-eighth, of "The Motor Manual' has been issued Over threequarters of a million copies of this popular motoring handbook have been sold. The new edition has been fully revised and enlarged and many new illustrations added. Included m151 words
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Advertisement531 1931-10-05 5 LA TEACHER'S KNEES CREAKED Rheumatism Hampered Ncr Work TILL SHE TRIED KRUSCHEN j^f^mm Rhnaaatisai make n banlea of J| |r V rlaily ilntii-s. _____P^W^ iii tip* mmm* aM\ ..ii "_^C fl^a _y |R[ I- ■''fll __#____t_ fll mmmm m Kruschen Salts daily. I suffered very f KJ j^^^^^v ml^ mmmmw531 words
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Advertisement155 1931-10-05 5 THE BEST IS NOT TOo] I GOOD FOR YOUR BABY! I W TpHE future health and happiness of your 2 X haby is decided to-day and it depends .3 t upon the food he has m the first months of his life. It is then that the foundation of m155 words
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Article1208 1931-10-05 6 GERMANY THE ANSWER A "Dog-fight" for Dominance BY C. A. PLATER Berlin. lj|riTHlN Germany herself Ls the answer to the riddle ot Europe. Germany answers by her own voice the question what happened between the French and Germans m the recent portentous discussions at Paris; and1,208 words
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Article174 1931-10-05 6 Mr. Wei Cheng Scum m Burma Mr. Wei Cheng Scum, a young Chinoe adventurer, who is travelling to Europe on foot, arrived m Rangoon on September 17th. He started the journey from Penang on April lGth. and entered Siamese territory via Kedah. He lias spent174 words
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Article186 1931-10-05 6 Tamil Women Robbed •< Jewellery Four Tamil married women o. 'ticlass, together with two youths .uvd <nn eMM all from Kampong Semarang near Si _itul *»tv the victims of alleged datura poisoning v.- lei day. says Monday's Malay Mail, and tOfi they last jewellery estimated186 words
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Article118 1931-10-05 6 Two Outbreaks at Kuala Pilah From Our Own Cones pontic..' Kuala Lumpur. HKt. Tyro cases of gang robbery are Npofti d Kuala Pilah. where one lot of victims < 1 couple, had their ears cut. the WMM ilai ceiving wounds on the lace a*.d arm three men who118 words
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Advertisement299 1931-10-05 6 A FEW OF THE GREAT BARGAINS FROM THE $450,000 STOCK TO BE OFFERED AT COST PRICE OR LESS AT WHITEAWAYS FROM TO-DAY USUAL SALE PRICE PRICE LADIES' HATS $9.75 EACH $5.50 EACH LADIES' STOCKINGS $o.Bscts. PAIR, $0.35 PAIR LADIES' SHOES $16^0 PAIR, $3.00 ART SILK DRESS LENGTHS $2.75 YARD $1.50299 words
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Advertisement243 1931-10-05 6 S_____FErs > Sores DO you suffer with your feet? Are they often^^^^ >«* sore and painful? Do they perspire excessively If so, this Zam-Buk herbal ointment offers grand relief. It gets to the root of foot troubles jSmmm ends pain, relieves swollen blood- vessels, prevents JSELtVJII blisters, and draws out243 words
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Article2220 1931-10-05 7 —AND CEYLON How Deficit of Rs. 16,574,029 Will be Met Point was made by the Colonial Secretary, m presenting the Budget to the meeting of the Legislative Council on Monday, of the strong financial position of the Colony m spite of the falling revenue. As he2,220 words
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Article198 1931-10-05 7 What the Autumn Hats have Fdone for them I By Dutch Air Mail I From Our Own Correspondent I Lcr.doi., Sept. 15. Hairdressers BIS still pro. pcring. and m lact they are <ai th. .\e ol a trade boom. Every Woman i.s preparing to buy her autumn hats,198 words
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Advertisement519 1931-10-05 7 Saves] time... labor..! }M& m^aAimmJ*££ kerOatsisexactly f^r^Trt^"^^^ quality you have j^mn n_ -flfipP^ always known, ■K^^££§c^^^^ hut it cooks five times as fast and is more tender, more delicious than any (J uakerO atsyouhaveevertasted. Now, you will want to have Ouaker Oats daily. Serve it as MM porridge for hreakfast.519 words
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Advertisement93 1931-10-05 7 My CAR must be ADROIT it must move quickly through the crowded spaces &^*lm. I J ___TA_^ m M£ s| ll II Vmm II v»**-*_. Bvl_\ _V C /vj^^/ ______B^_____-— j I S> i i B __»sB"^^ The gasoline tank iS at the rear _P**at f/ cn'riai. '..\.r;\v everywhere approve93 words
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Article1148 1931-10-05 8 KUALA LUMPUR MEETING Impressed With Collieries Undertaking: The annual general meeting of the Malayan Association of the Institution of Civil Engineers was held on Sept. 26 and 27 m Kuala Lumpur. Members of the Association met m the lounge of the Station Hotel at 9 a.m. on1,148 words
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Article587 1931-10-05 8 CARL LAEMMLE Brooding Wealthily Over Universal City "Am I r-right" said Mr. Carl Laemmle. shaking his forefinger at me. and rolling his r's. m the sitting-room of his hotel suite. "Perfectly." I replied, and with that I agre?d that he was living what the more587 words
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Article254 1931-10-05 8 Rich American's Body Washed I Ashore Oyster Bay, Sept. 16. The dead body ol IJenjamin Collings. a wealthy New York yachtsman, was found m the sea here this morning. It was evident that the body had been m the water for some time. The hands and feet were254 words
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Article62 1931-10-05 8 Estate that Guaranteed a Contractor [From Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 2. Mr. Justice Mudie dismissed with costs the appeal of Bukit Prang Estates, Limited, Kajang. who appealed against the judgment of the Kajang Magistrate who found for plaintiffs, Jawn Guan Company, who claimed payment for goods62 words
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Advertisement268 1931-10-05 8 Iwedding| presents IV POSSESSED WITH V X PRIDE _>* t THE VERY LATEST 1 a IN V BEAUTIFUL V i X FRENCH BELGIAN 2 X ROCK CUT t V CRYSTALWARE 4 14 >k 4 CHIC AND USEFUL ♦> BRITISH X STERLING SILVER J E.P.N.S. WARE V X I ♦Ja SOLID268 words
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Advertisement254 1931-10-05 8 Your engine will leap into lire _K___ssi__ji _^^^^_^^___i ________l'^^^ i^*^^*^^T-_^^^^^______b____f '/^.^^^^^L^^^^ -___*^^^__^**^^___fl_________ ________«^^^^*''^^"^^_sstßP^ "^^3__ _________k fS^^^ -^^^'*-*^^^S^^iSlß_______________________-^^^*____*^: >ifcrf: _____a 'S,^r a"^^ m^ mm^ m m mm^ mm^ mm^M mmM *?<z**+w !r -mmm^^mt Wm\.W _*_S__sl» !*&s&s '.Ty* ■>;••'*. ____a_^ p^____B ___aa *^-»> ________s ___^___'v_«___^ ____r _*«f&__ is*_y&. BATTERIES STARTING LIGHTING Sole254 words
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Advertisement254 1931-10-05 9 VICIORI4 THEATRE y^ 7\\- MON: TIES: WED: ~>^___^_____ OCT: imh. 12th, 13th lllh y VAUDEVILLE JSSIS^.^ NIGHTS y^ipaßr^y ITJKSENTEP y \mVm <^ y l!V c y y^^yy %^^^%f^ r>^* y' Positively her only y' Appearance m Singapore. vV _> y ROOKING AT LITTLE'S y VICTORIA MEMORIAL ThALL" FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9th.254 words
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Advertisement282 1931-10-05 9 Anof/ier BRITISH TRIUMPH!! AT THE CAPITOL LAST 2 NIGHTS •*w*._p««™^ *'A Masterpiece of Genuine British Humour.' 9 Morning Post The Famous English Music Hall Favourites NELSON KEYS and SYDNEY HOWARD 1 sC^it I _a __R__L I __i __t _X 1 It i.l I m ___________r>»_. J9y~ m "SPLINTERS" The World-renowned282 words
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Advertisement161 1931-10-05 9 l|-J^^g^" TELFPHONt N9 rV|.Q9 ~^r^J-W'A Season Extended Held over to continue its spectacular week-end success!!! 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 The Screen's Rarest Gem m a romance so sweet you'll cherish it forever! JANET GAYNOR IN Fox Movietone's— LONG LEGS" Next Attraction Ramon NOVARRO IN "DAYBREAK** Another Metro Goldwyn Mayer Super. T%l)MmmWPblisk161 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. DEATH.
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Article30 1931-10-05 10 CAMERON. At his residence Edenhurst, No. 339. Thompson Road. Singapore, on Oct. '4th, 1931. John Montgomery Cameron, of Central Engine Works. Ltd. Interment at Bidadari Cemetery at 4.15 p.m. to-day.30 words
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745 1931-10-05 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1931. WEEK-END COMMENT The co-operation of the Liberal Party with Mr. Mac Donald appears to be steadily improving. The reasoned arguments of Lord Grey must have a material influence upon the minds of those older members of the Party who might have felt that745 words
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Article438 1931-10-05 10 Mr. C. J. Chisholm went into hospital yesterday, says the Thursday's Malay Mail. Mrs. J. B. Webster has arrived from Home by the Naldera. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Brisbane returned to Singapore by the P. and O. Naldera on Saturday. H. H. Tunku Yaacob bin H. H. Sultan Sir438 words
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Article351 1931-10-05 10 Woman Accused of Cheating Over Contract Before the District Judge. Mr. G. C. Dodd. on Saturday Mrs. Drag?, described as a British subject, was called upon to answer a charge of cheating m respect of an alleged contract. Accused was represented by Mr. A. Braga while Mr. Tongue351 words
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Article230 1931-10-05 10 Death m Paris Nursing Home His many friends m Singapore will learn with regret that news has been received of the death at a nursing home m Paris on August 20 of Dr. C. Vincent Boland. Dr. Boland had been m bad health for some time230 words
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Article227 1931-10-05 10 MARKETING GASOLINE To the Editor, Sir. In view of the comments which have appeared m the local Press during the last few days anent the increase m price of Socony Gasoline, we hope you will see your way to give full publicity to the following statement.227 words
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Article138 1931-10-05 10 The wedding took place on Friday at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, of Laurence Niven. of the Asiatic Petroleum Company. Singapore, only son of Robert Niven of Glasgow, and Miss Charlotte Elizabeth Smith, only daughter of the Revd. John Archibald Smith, of Carm;chael Place. Langcide. Glasgow. Mr. L. R.138 words
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Article40 1931-10-05 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penan;, Oct. 4. Penang Chinese RC. defeated Perak Tamils 3 l m a charity match on Saturday. The winners were presented with a cup given by Rev. Keppel Gamier. Colonial Chaplain and Mrs. Gamier.40 words
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Article175 1931-10-05 10 PERSONAL DISCISSION Lord Reading Invited to Paris I Reuter's Service I Paris. Oct. j. Lord Reading is expected here on Oct 7 confer with MM. Laval and B.'anc] and cuss the politico-finance question which win probably arise from M. Laval.s rfcfl Washington. I British Radio Official Service)175 words
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Article64 1931-10-05 10 Damaged When Landing at Don Muang [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT) Bangkok, Oct. The French air mail from Rangoon to Saigon when landing at Don Muang yesterday damaged its wheels and under carriage to such an extent that probably a week will be required for pp. pairs. One64 words
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Article29 1931-10-05 10 Proposed Visit to Washington I Reuters Sen 'ice I Washington. Oct. I. News has reached here that Dv Brumne expects to visit Mr. Hoover after M Laval's29 words
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Article223 1931-10-05 10 Ten Cents a Dance at the Pavilion A little dance hall hostess with a worthies' husband sticks to him when he gets into trouble and finds her reward for doing it. That ls the story of Ten Cents a Dance a story of considerable interest and sentimental appeal223 words
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Article39 1931-10-05 10 SAFETY FIRST (FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGH I Bangkok* Oct It is reported that Japanese iwhtntt Bangkok who employ Chinese servant. ld cooks insist on the servants eating fo<Ki prepared for Japanese consumption prior to the J;q> partaking of it.39 words
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Article37 1931-10-05 10 SATURDAYS RUBBER PRICKS I FREE PRESS SERVICE—COPYRIGH'I London. Oct. 3. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber prices U follows Spot 2 15 16d. (2~ 8d). Forward 3* B d. (3d.). The market is irregular.37 words
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Article31 1931-10-05 10 IReuter's Service] Copenhagen, Oct. 4Owing to doubts as to the solvency of delsbank, Copenhagen, the Danish National Bank has undertaken to place at its d-sp^' 4 any sums necessary-31 words
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Article74 1931-10-05 10 The Fire Department states that the D of calls attended by the accident .<nil.ul:in- vice during fie month of Sept. mb- -r MOM and of these 9 were to cases oi.t-.ic 4 Munu- i.ul Limits. The cases are classified s followi M car accidents 33; Motor lorry74 words
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Advertisement106 1931-10-05 10 ERVEN LUCAS -S_BH___MasV_____M__l___^_-B__B_-_BH_____HB^HBMBBlH^BBl^MHH|^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ M E wMr ___T^^^ -*4&m f e-\ bl^^ SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong). (Incorporated m Shanghai) 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 5372. REDUCED PRICES AT THE COLD STORAGE Ask for a New Price List. ■■—■—sb- mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmaaammmmmmmmm SPECIAL SALE106 words
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Advertisement83 1931-10-05 10 THE NDTTALL 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 DOXA FOR ACCURACY83 words
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Article1287 1931-10-05 11 CONSERVATIVES BECOMING IMPATIENT ATTITUDE OF THE LIBERALS MR. LLOYD GEORGE MAY RESIGN PARTY LEADERSHIP IReuter's Sen-ice J London, Oct. 4. >...._•_ Conservative impatience over Liberal n.litv to agree on an election "formula" is .pc. ted to bring matters swiftly to a crisis before Parliament adjourns on Oct. 7. After I1,287 words
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Article182 1931-10-05 11 Bachelors and Spinsters to Pay [Reuter's Service] Vienna. Oct. 3. After an all-night sitting the Finance and Budget Committee of the National Assembly agreed to the provisions of the reconstructed budget involving special "crisis taxes" on bachelors and spinsters equivalent to 20 per cent, of a person's income-tax182 words
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Article90 1931-10-05 11 New Scale Issued by Admiralty (Reuter's Servieei London. Oct. 3. The new scale of naval pay issued by the Admiralty alleviates the earlier cuts particularly m the lower banks: for example an ableseaman gets 44 pence daily instead of the proposed 36d: Chief Petty Officer 92d; compared with90 words
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Article77 1931-10-05 11 World Crusade of Charity [Reuter's Service] Rome, Oct. 3. A moving appeal for a world crusade of charity to "bring food for the body and comfort for the soul" of those affected by the economic crisis, is made by Papal encyclical particularly alluding to the unemployed and children77 words
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Article36 1931-10-05 11 The Public Services team to meet the Etceteras at the S.C.C. on Tuesday will be as follows Gilmour Minns, Haxworth, Kirke, Merrifield Bingham, Owan; Johnson, Talbot, Sharpe. Nickels, Shelley, Prend, In_> lis. Anderson.36 words
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Article225 1931-10-05 11 FLIGHT DELAYED Hopeful of Beating Mollison on Return Trip [Reuter's Service] Athens, Oct. 3. I Because he was seized with faintness when about to resume his flight to England to-day. Kingsford Smith is spending two days at the seaside resort of Phaleron. He hopes to leave for225 words
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Article220 1931-10-05 11 Police Make Forty Arrests IReuter's Service] London, Oct. 3. More serious disturbances occurred m Glasgow to-night and 40 arrests had been made up to eleven o'clock on charges of disorder or looting. Foot and mounted police charged the crowds, who rushed hither and thither, smashing windows and looting220 words
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Article134 1931-10-05 11 Proposal to Reduce Personnel by 4,000 [Reuter's Service] New York, Oct. 3. A proposal to lay up one fifth of the navy and reduce the personnel by 4.000 to 5.000, with proportionate cuts m the Marine Corps and the closing of naval stations at Newport and Hampton Roads134 words
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Article52 1931-10-05 11 Big Deficit on First Quarter of Year [Reuter's Service] Washington, Oct. 3. A deficit of $380,495,000 m Federal revenue for the first quarter of the fiscal year is revealed by the United States treasury. It is anticipated the deficit for the year will be about $1,500,000,000 unless taxation52 words
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Article91 1931-10-05 11 South African Tourists Win (FREE PRESS SERVICE—COPYRIGHT. London, Oct. 4. The South Africans yesterday defeated a Gloucester and Somerset XV by 2 dropped goals, two penalty goals (14 points) to one penalty goal (3 points). The South Africans were resourceful and their kicking was good. They did not91 words
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Article183 1931-10-05 11 MANY VICTIMS IN JOHORE COOLIES SCARED THREE ANIMALS CAUGHT IN FOUR DAYS The third tiger m four days has been accounted for m Central Johore (writes a Free Press representative). During the past three months or more there has been unprecedented number of death m the183 words
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Article84 1931-10-05 11 Anti-Fascist Leaflets from the Air [Reuter's Service] Rome, Oct. 4. Citizens were astounded to-day when an aeroplane flew over the capital and dropped several thousands of anti-Fascist leaflets exhorting Italians to throw off the yoke of Fascism and follow Spain's example, and describing Mussolini as a second General84 words
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Article51 1931-10-05 11 Giving Effect to Government Policy Reuter's Service London. Oct. 2. Orders-m-Council for carrying out the provision of the Economy Act were gazetted tonight, also the Treasury minute authorising the Bank of England to issue fiduciary banknotes to a total of £275.000.000 for a further period of four51 words
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Article51 1931-10-05 11 PANGBORNE HERNDON Attempt on 5,200 Non-stop Flight IReuter's Far Eastern Servieei Shanghai. Oct. 4. A message from Sabishiro states that the American airmen Pangborne and Herndon happed off at 7 a.m. on a non-stop trans-Pacific flight m a small Bellanca monoplane. They hope to reach Salt Lake City. 5.200 miles51 words
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Article47 1931-10-05 11 Echo of Attempt on His Life [Reuter's Servieei Vienna, Oct. 3. The Albanian, Gjeloshi has been sentenced to seven years penal servitude for his attempt to assassinate King Zogu m Vienna last February. Another Albanian, Cami. was sentenced to three years for aiding and abetting.47 words
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Article41 1931-10-05 11 And Summer Weather Begins IReuter's Service] London. Oct. 4. Summer time m Britain ended 3 a.m. when the clock was put back an hour amid brighter weather than the country has experienced during most of the so-called summer.41 words
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Article36 1931-10-05 11 Casualties on Both Sides m Mexico f ßeuter's Service] Mexico City, Oct. 4. Mexican troops have been despatched to Guamuchil, Sinaloa to quell anti-Chinese rioting m which there are some Chinese and Mexican casualties.36 words
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Article35 1931-10-05 11 Head of League of Nations Union Council [Reuter's Service) Perugia, Oct. 4. Lord Cecil has been elected president of the General Council of the League of Ifjtions Union Societies for the coming year.35 words
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Article22 1931-10-05 11 IReuter's Servnel New York Oct. 2. The Guaranty Trust has shipped over $23,250,000 dollars m gold to Prance.22 words
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Advertisement247 1931-10-05 11 NO PROFITEERING AT ROBINSONS ALL PROVISIONS AT OLD PRICES UNTIL STOCKS EXHAUSTED ROBINSON S Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements). SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. RENE ULLMANN'S SPECIAL 3 PROPOSALS Until the 20th of October 1931 A FIRST PROPOSAL JJt__ WrJ il JcJC, V l old jewellery taken m part payment247 words
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Article930 1931-10-05 12 A MANIFESTO High-handed Action of Japanese IReuter's Service] London, Oct. 4. An appeal to those interested m China to bring their opinion to bear on the Japanese Government to "withdraw immediately all its troops to their positions previous to the present crisis and to give compensation930 words
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Article885 1931-10-05 12 COTTON MILLS STRIKE Emgwmt ('hen to be Foreign Minister Shanghai. Oct. 4. Reports from Tokio to hand state that the Japanese Government is -preparing a world-wide propaganda campaign m order to win the sympathy of foreign powers with the Japanese military movement m Manchuria. Further reports show885 words
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Article74 1931-10-05 12 Tho^« members of the Festival Choir and Orchestra and others who have not yet sent m their "questionnaire" should do so without delay, or should otherwise signify m writing tc Mr. E. A. Brown their wish to support the new Society, because a general meeting to inaugurate74 words
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867 1931-10-05 12 DEADLOCK REACHED Week-end Military Manoeuvres In the dull .tillness of 3atuit_ay night grim, khaki clad groups of men might have 1 been noticed moving along East Coast Road I and m fact, everywhere along that section of I East coast of Singapore stretching between I867 words
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Article136 1931-10-05 12 Police Search for Cashier A well known Straits born Chinese is beir.g sought for by the Police to answer charges of criminal breach of trust of $12 000. The man was employed as cashier by a Rotterdam firm. It is alleged that he was sent to the Chartered136 words
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Article727 1931-10-05 12 ECONOMIC STUDY Interviewed By the Free Press His Excellency. M. Paul Reynaud, French Minister for the Colonies, arrived m Singapore by the D^Artagnan, on Saturday afternoon. He was accompanied by Mada.:ne and Mile. Renaud, md his suite consisted of M. Gaston Joseph (Director of Colonial Affairs at727 words
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Article159 1931-10-05 12 Serious After Effects of the Disaster .British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, Oct. 2. Telegraphing from Belize the Officer Administering the Government of British Honduras says despair has settled on the population, who are appalled at the magnitude of the disaster which has befallen them. The arrival of lorries159 words
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Article49 1931-10-05 12 [Reuter's service! New York. Oct. 3. The St. Louis Cardinals beat Philadelphia Athletics) by 2 runs *to nil. The Athletics' pitcher was George Earnshaw md catcher Mickey Cochrane; and the Cariinals' Bill Hallahan and Jimmy Wilson res>ectively. Pepper Martin scored, both runs m the .second md seventh innings.49 words
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Article941 1931-10-05 12 PRESENT POSITIONS Re-shuffling m Scottish First Division The positions m the Home association football leagues following Saturday's matches are fes follows: FIRST DIVISION Ooai: P. W. L. D. P. A. Pis. West Bromwich A. 10 7 2 1 22 7 la Sheffield Wed. 9 6 2 1941 words
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Article53 1931-10-05 12 Death of Bourbon Pretender [Reuter's Service! Paris, Oct. 3. The death has occurred, following a sudden heart attack of Prince Jaime of Bourbon, the Spanish Pretender, who recently renounced his claim to the throne and became reconciled to King Alfonso. The Prince Jaime's branch of the Bourbon family53 words
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Article39 1931-10-05 12 Senator Borah Urges World Conference IReuter's Service] Washington, Oct. 2. Senator Borah has urged Mr. Hoover to convene an international monetary conference to consider the adoption of bi- met all ism by the leading nations ef the world.39 words
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Article, Illustration544 1931-10-05 12 SIR THOMAS UPTON Death of "World's Best f ßeuter's Service) London, met Sir Thomas Lipton died to-day. He died peacefully m his sleep v n failure m the presence of four doctors m ral old friends. [BritLsh Radio Official Servu. Rugby. (Xt The cieath occurred last night544 words
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Article275 1931-10-05 12 Chancellor on Enforcement of Economies [British Radio Official Servieei Rugby. Oli I In the House of Commons this afternoon. Vthird reading of the Finance Bill was MT w ithout a division. I In winding up the debate the Chano -11 Of the Exchequer (Mr. Philip Snowden), BJ275 words
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Article205 1931-10-05 13 Teams for Coming Matches The following have been invited to play Rugby Football fcr S.C.C. 3rd XV vs. Gloucestershire Regiment 3rd XV on Friday October 9, at Tanglin. W. H. Droogleever; G. E. Tatham. E. A. Brodie. W. R. King. R. Land; J. Latimer, J. E. Harvey; H.205 words
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Article174 1931-10-05 13 Singles Championship Seah Eng Kiang beat Teo Tian Keng 6 3. 3. John Lim beat Woon Chow Tat 7 5. 6 4. Veterai s' Doubles Handicap semi-final P. L. Loh and Chua Cheng Hock beat Lee Chim Quan and Kiong Chin Eng 6 l, 6 4.174 words
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Article88 1931-10-05 13 Doubles Handicap N. S. Hogan and K. C. Balhetchet beat Dr. S. L. Oehlers and Noel Hay B—6.8 6. 6 l. Mixed Doubles Mrs. M. G. Eber and I. Eber beat Mrs. La Brooy and W. A. Keyt 6 l. 6 4. TUESDAY'S TIES Veterans' Singles Final88 words
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Article82 1931-10-05 13 MONDAYS TIES DYNE CUP Mrs. Davies and Scott owe 4 vs. Mrs. Zylstra and Bateman owe 15.1 (to finish*. Miss Skey and Fulcher owe 2 vs. Mrs. Laing and Palmer owe 15.3. CULLEN CUP Mrs. Bellamy and Capt. Nevill ser. vs. Mrs. Dawson and Prentis owe 482 words
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Article69 1931-10-05 13 The draw and handicaps are posted on the Club's notice-boards. MONDAYS TIES Hough and Cooke owe 15 vs. Nathan and Sassoon owe 30. Bowman vs. Kelly. Madgewick vs. Menzies. Smit vs. Harris. TUESDAYS TIES Mr. and Mrs. Nathan owe 30 vs. Miss Riley and Bowman owe 15.69 words
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Article109 1931-10-05 13 Sydney Referee Blames Control Board The Sydney Referee, commenting on the question of Bradman being lost to Australian cricket, says:* "If Bradman eventually goes to England, thousands will blame the board of control for its harsh legal interpretation of the agreement by fining Bradmad for a venial109 words
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Article148 1931-10-05 13 Miss Wanda Morgan's Fine Victory Miss Wanda Morgan, who won the English ladies' close championship on the Gaston course at Scarborough on Friday, is only 21 years of age. but is one of the most promising British players, having advanced considerably during this year. In June she reached148 words
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Article339 1931-10-05 13 Perry Looks Back on the Season (From Our Own Correspondent) London. Aug. 21. With the Englishwomen retrieving their fortunes m U.S.A. after doing badly m the Wightman Cup. it is interesting to read F. J. Perry's views m the Evening Standard en the year's tennis. He says339 words
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Article240 1931-10-05 13 Weight-Lifting Ordeal m Enclosure Derby, Sept. 2. The first victory of probably the smallest apprentice jockey m England had an amusing sequel after the 'ast race at Derby to-day. E. Quick returned to the unsaddling enclosure k« Jonathan Gee. which hud upset the favourites owing to the240 words
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Article200 1931-10-05 13 Financial Failure of Cricket Tour Auckland, N.Z., Sept. 7. Mr. A. T. Donnelly, chairman cf the New Zealand Cricket Council, states that wet weather has lost the visitors to Great Britain at least £2,000 and it is calculated that there will be a deficit of about this200 words
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Advertisement78 1931-10-05 13 S___P^ f*\ J______________________^T jb^^s__L^B j THI/ CARTON j HA/ ONLY BEEN HERE TWO WEEK/ Every fortnight fresh supplies of the World's finest Tennis Gut arrive. The factory only makes Goldwing Gut to order no stocks are kept thus Goldwing never losses its pep and resiliency. REASONABLE COST AND ENTIRELY BRITISH78 words
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Advertisement280 1931-10-05 13 TO IMPROVE YOUR GAME USE ARMOURS TENNIS STRINGS. There are many makes of Tennis Strings but Armour's have the great advantage of being made from freshly cured sheep intestines, and this imparts a tension and strength to the strings which other makes lack. Armour's strings do not teoean after a280 words
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Advertisement918 1931-10-05 14 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. FORTNIGHTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES. LONDON M N. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Thrice Monthly Service Liverpool, Havre and Glasgow. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Dae. Bans t AENEAS For M'seilles, L'don, R'dam, H'burg and918 words
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Advertisement575 1931-10-05 14 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. sjj. CITY OP PERTH Oct. 12 s.s. CITY OF NORWICH Nov. 25 HOMEWARDS. s_s. CITY OF PITTSBURG For Havre,575 words
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Advertisement464 1931-10-05 14 British India and Apcar Lines .■M' r (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. Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage. SinjfaiM. 1931. KASHGAR 9.000 Oct. 10 KALYAN 9,000464 words
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Advertisement790 1931-10-05 15 «*—^a>.iAr ,^HL_. ,-v*s_. a CO NAPLES, MARSEILLES, LONDON, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM ANn MIDDLESBROUGH. WU HAKt SAN MARU T 10.500 Oct. 7 8 J YASUKUNI MARU T 12 000 Dec 8 9 HARUNA MARU I 10.500 Oct 21 22 HAKONE MARU T. ***** Dec 16 17 KATORI MARU T. 10.000 Nov. 5790 words
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Advertisement592 1931-10-05 15 1>) DOLLAR SIMMSI^ ((f ■if SAILING NOTICK wl\ PRESIDENT LINERS. i)M Ml/ TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON \l« Ml FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG vis COLOMBO ]|B Mil SUEZ, PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES AND 118 AWf) Arrive Leave Arrlft \^B Ml I i tTpore. Spore. Penang. N. Tors \^k I592 words
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Advertisement917 1931-10-05 15 K. P. M. KONINKLUKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA.] UncDiporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN QOVERNMMfT Telephone No. 5451. vi'ith sub-connections to— Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives m the Stiaite Settlements (Singapore and Penang) of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU.917 words
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Article760 1931-10-05 16 "Jones said Neptune. "Sir?" "You asked me fcr a couple of men to tidy up the locker, a bit, didn't you?" "Yes, sir. It badly needs doing. The number of empty bottles which keep arriving i. almost beyond belief!" They were m a watertight cavern, far, far760 words
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Article199 1931-10-05 16 The Egypt's £1,000,000 Treasure Paris. Sept 11. While the Italian salvage vessel Artiglio is still engaged on the wreck of the Egypt an interesting question has been raised as to the ownership of the sunken treasure. The Egypt lies m French territorial waters, regarding which several decrees199 words
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Advertisement653 1931-10-05 16 Burns Philp Line. 'i (Incorporated tn Aurtr_l_.) 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.S. MANGOLa (3.352 tons). (Cargo only.] sa. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins653 words
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Advertisement513 1931-10-05 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. i oc (Inoorporafed tn UJUL) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW TORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York. Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Da, J,*. M.S. SILVERWILLOW Oct. 7 Oct. 12 MJ3. SILVERYEW Nov. 3 Nov. 9 Dec M.S. SILVERCYPRESS Nov. 24 Nov. 30 Jn>l J For rates513 words
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Miscellaneous639 1931-10-05 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Monday Sz Thursday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturday 6 p.m. Kuantan (via Jerantut) p.m. Kelantan every Sunday 4 p.m. Tuesday and Friday 7.30 a.m. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 a.m. F.M.S., Batu Anam, Batu Pahat, Kluang,639 words
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Miscellaneous63 1931-10-05 16 Saigon 4. Alipcrc. Brit. 2241, from Bombay 4, for Hong Kong 5. Oregon Star, Brit. 3531. from Shanghai 4, for Europe un". CLEARANCES Oct. 3. Ban S eng Bee, Petalin^. Aing Leong, Rompin, Circe, Callandia, City of Pittsburg. Gascoyne, Marella. Mahidol, Ipoh, Lipi.s. Taybank. (.Brit): Teneriffa, (Nor); de Weert, Senang.63 words
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Article3078 1931-10-05 17 PROPOSED COMMISSION Correspondence With Local Authorities GOVERNMENT ATTITUDE We published on Saturday the letter which the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association addressed to Government asking for the appointment of a Commission of enquiry into the Shipping Conferences. This morning we publish the reply from the Colonial Secretary,3,078 words
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Article156 1931-10-05 17 The following Health Bulletin of the League of Nations' Eastern Bureau for the week ended September 26th. Alexandria: plajrue case. Basrah: 77 cholera case.* and 34 deaths as against 91 cases and 46 deaths during the preceding week. Basse. n l plague case ana 1 death. Bombay: l156 words
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Article142 1931-10-05 17 Per P and O. Naldera: Mrs F Caithness and infant, Mr. M A. Butler. Mr. G H. Wood. Mrs. C. L. Southall and children. Mr and Mrs. W. H. Critchlow and child. Mrs. J. B. Webster and Miss J Webster. Mrs. N. Clark. Mrs. L. Machin. Cdr. CC.142 words
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Advertisement450 1931-10-05 17 THE Singapore Free Press (Daily and Weekly Editions). Head Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD. SINGAPORE. Telephone :«056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER. SING A PORK The premier morning daily m Malaya. Delivered ITtest telegrams an^Vf/ 1 morni ng- Latest S. SS er^S™ a£ gg r S^SSS Ztf S£r^ f K_2 w Z: id450 words
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Advertisement92 1931-10-05 17 9 REMOVES THE CAUSE Diseases arising from the Blood must be treated by wanoving the cause from the Blood, permanent relief cannot be obtained by any other treatment. CLARKE'S BLOOD MIXTURE cleanses the blood and possesses remarkable healing properties; it is due to these qualities that it has attained its92 words
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Article344 1931-10-05 18 Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations which can be received m Singapore daily: Java Stations:— Bandoeng PLM 24.46 metres from about 5-20 pjn. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney. Australia, and other stations. Uusual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Prlok,344 words
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Article252 1931-10-05 18 The following programmes of music win be broadcast by the studio orchestra of Radio Saigon, under the direction of M. Andre Boyer, MONDAY Symphonic legendaire. B. Godard; Valse Caprice (for piano. Alix Andre Soyer) E. Grieg; Fantasy on Bouche a Bouche. Yvain; Zephyr, (for violin. Robert Barras) Jeno252 words
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67 1931-10-05 18 KUALA LUMPUR AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY Kuala Lumpur regular broadcasts are until further notice: DAILY on 55.5 Metres 10.30 to 11 a.m. PETALING HILL TESTING. (Except Sundays and Public Holidays). FRIDAY on 65 Metres FROM THE STUDIO. 6.30 p.m. Kj ontchong Music. 7.00 English. 7.15 British Official Wireless News. 7.25 Recital67 words
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Article145 1931-10-05 18 Three Months' Sentence m "Glaring Case" Describing the case as "about the most glaring one that had come before him," the Lord Mayor of London at the Mansion House passed sentence of three months' hard labour on Frank Riley, described as a barrowman. of Spa Road.145 words
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Article258 1931-10-05 18 NO INDEPENDENCE Moros Declare Opposition to Filipino Ideal When the Secretary of War. Patrick J. Hurley, arrived at Jolo on the 7th inst., says the Manila Daily Bulletin, he received a most cordial welcome. Many datus prominent Moros told the war secretary that they and .heir people are unalterably opposed258 words
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Article152 1931-10-05 18 Three outstanding cases m which the renewed agitation for Philippine Independence has had the effect of killing important projects, are cited by the Manila Daily Bulletin. The most important of these was the suspension of the construction of a new 9-storey apartment hotel on Dewey Boulevard due to152 words
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Article217 1931-10-05 18 Honoured by Penang Indians From o.a Own Onmnipomfc nt) I Vim nt int I Penang Indians to-day entertained Mr. H H. _*bdul Cader at the Town Hall m Wkm >' his re-appointment to Legislative Council futher period of three years. A record ..Ut nuance of all217 words
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Article159 1931-10-05 18 Palatial Plane for Chiang Kai-shek Declared to be the most luxunoi.expensive private plane as yet dtapafc the Far East, a thoroughly equipped md Sikorsky Amphibian S-38 air -craft. _M have cost $75,000 gold at the tectOl delivered last week at Nankim: n. <; Chiang Kai-shek, the President Chin*159 words
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Advertisement307 1931-10-05 18 Tl/ie "Ankoria" Baby Food of New Zealand is produced only m the Spring when the fresh green pastures are at their highest Vitamin Content, and by the introduction of Vitamin D known as THE SUNLIGHT VITAMIN. "Ankoria" builds up the bone, prevents future tooth decay, and eventually removes the infectioyis307 words
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Advertisement410 1931-10-05 18 BANKS AND INSURANCE CHARTERED RANK 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 j Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38. Bishopsgate, london, KO. 2. Alor Star Hong Kong Saigon Amritsar Iloilo Semarang410 words
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Advertisement333 1931-10-05 18 MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated In England.) Capital C 3.000.000 Subscribed 1 ,800,000 Paid-up 1.050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.666.345 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq., J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelf ord Esq., Sir Thomas Catto, Bart333 words
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Advertisement132 1931-10-05 18 THE /fS^a SOUTH I |||t^ BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. LlMliu* FIRE, MARINE, TRANSIT AND iMOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED Al LOWEST CURRENT RATES L. C. MARGOLIOUTH, Manager Office: 2, Flnlayson Green THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD FIRE, MARINE. MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE. L. G. JOHNSON General Manager HEAD OFFICE132 words
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Article83 1931-10-05 19 Latest London Reports PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT! London. Oct. 2. Malay report for tii" past year shows i. 4 Ml the debit balane forward be- I Eaulehursl also report a lose, ot £2.921. but .uu forward £1.585. rood made I lorn ot £2.266. the debit :•,■!< being £B.'M S83 words
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Article96 1931-10-05 19 Substantial (Jains m British Loans Radii -Official St l Vice BUgUy, Oei. t. Stock Exchange 'hi:- morning the section continued to provide the itun of Interest. I tial I LQTing VM agabl m progress and llbstantial gains were recorded under head <>i 5 per cent. War Loan,96 words
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Article145 1931-10-05 19 Special Room for Trade Shows tlthei meeting of the committee dealmg rith th<* forthcoming Singapore Manufacturers' Ation vaa held yesterday morning. Unoog tlu matters discussed was that of llniUCUt and it was decided that one of iii.s upstairs at the new railway station rhen the exhibition is to145 words
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Article259 1931-10-05 19 Koussuring Official Statement Simla. Sept. 24. Su George Schuster, Finance Member, an- uneed m the Legislative Assembly to-day that. In consultation v. ith the Secretary of State for •*<h;», certain arrangements have been con- 1 m order to assure that the currency l»hey announced by the Secretary259 words
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Article97 1931-10-05 19 Th* iwo Chinese. Lim Chong Eng and' °«UJ Liew Lee who were arrested m Kuala Road Penang. on the morning of PbuJ. 9111 ln stant and lafcer Produced m the Court on a charge of cheating people rculstte wheel with a concealed braking were brought before Mr. E. Jago, when97 words
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Article138 1931-10-05 19 Changes m Representative Prices I United Press Association] MOW York. Oct. 2 3. American Can Common 78. 75 Cities Service (Conn. 6 1 6 Colombia Gas and Electric 19 18 Curtis Wright i? v j7 v Electric Bond and Share Oorp 18', 16 7 s General138 words
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Article118 1931-10-05 19 LYALL EVATTS DAILY REPORT Singapore. Oct. 3. Markets aave ay .m turned firmer ;\nd as most momentous happenings usually occur these uncertain days over week-ends, yesterday's eager sellers are less pessimistic and ask much higher rates. Tin unproved locally to 63 1 a rise of IH. Rubber is steady and118 words
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Article92 1931-10-05 19 Foreign Imports of Tin Or» during the month of September. 1931 Country of Origin Tons Australia nil Burma 277 Dutch East Indies: Banka and Billiton 1.663 Singkep 120 Other Places nil French Indo-China 109 Japan 54 Siam 1.500 Un'on of South Atrica 93 TOTAL 3.816 Note tons92 words
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Article255 1931-10-05 19 Reduced Freights to Straits Il is rep. ii ted In the cvr -ent issue of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce "Monthly Record" that the temporary reduction m the rate on Manchester piece goods and yarns to Calcutta. iMadras. and Chittagen... originally intended to ?pply only until the255 words
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Article341 1931-10-05 19 To- Day's Price Changes EXCHANGE KATES October 3. SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2;3 31|32 London, 3 months' sight 2 3 29J32 London. 60 days' sight 2j3 27|32 London, 30 days' sight 2j3 13)16 London, demand 2j3 23J32 London, T.T 2 3 2132 Lyons, Paris, demand Hamburg, demand New York,341 words
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63 1931-10-05 19 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION October 3rd., 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers. R.S.S. equal to London Standard. s P°t B i. 8 Standard R.S.S. m Ten ler Oct. g% Nov. 8«-_. 8 Dec. 9 Jan-Mar. 9 91 4 Apr-June 9 v 9\ Tone or Mai _et:— Firmer. Latest Cable:— Loudon63 words
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Article307 1931-10-05 19 Recent Questions m Parliament London, Sept. 24. In the House of Commons to-day Mr. J. S. Wardlaw-Milne asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies (1) Whether the Government intended taking any steps whatsoever to assist the rubber industry, and whether they would negotiate with other Governments307 words
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Article141 1931-10-05 19 Alleged Swedish "Invasion" of Province Canton. Sept. 19. To evade the high Chinese customs tariff wall, the Swedish match syndicate has bought several Chinese match factories m the interior of the province m order to extend their trade In China. It proposes to import materials from Sweden into141 words
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Article184 1931-10-05 19 Fortune Which Increased £10.000,000 up m Two Years New York. How rapidly large fortunes were piled up m the hectic days before the slump was shown m court here recently when the executors of I Mr. Payne Whitney, financier and sportsman, stated that hLs estate increased by184 words
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Article155 1931-10-05 19 $27,261,000 Worth of Agricultural Machinery The importance of Soviet Russia as an everexpanding market is by this time fairly generally realised, but the extent of her requirement is not always realised quite so fully, says Reuter's Trade Service from New York. As a consumer of machinery155 words
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Article127 1931-10-05 19 Country to be Flooded with Slave -Made Goods Cairo, Sept. 2. Report., have been received here that the Soviet proposes to begin an intensive dumping campaign m Egypt such as has been successfully carried out m the Yemen, the Hedjaz, Eritrea and the Persian littoral. It is127 words
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Article384 1931-10-05 19 Improvement Noted m Several Classes Continuation or depressed business conditions was responsible for the first six months of 1931 being the poorest half-year lor the domestic mbber industry since 1926 from the viewpoint of factory activity as measured by crude rubber consumption. Sales, gauged by the value of384 words
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Article125 1931-10-05 19 j The General Motors Japan Ltd. will shortly :have assembling works at Kawasaki, near Tokyo and its productions will be put on sale m the Keihin (Tokyo and Yokohama) market, reports an Osaka journal. Mr. R. A. May, Managing Director of the company, has been to Yokohama m125 words
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Article283 1931-10-05 19 A Heavy Shrinkage of Turnover A loss ol £35,263 was incurred by Thoma. De la Rue and Co.. the printers, <who print tinStraits Settlements currency notes) during tin year ended March 28 hist. This figure compares with a in-oiit m the preceding tweh# months of £16.241283 words
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Article36 1931-10-05 19 The hop season m Kent is. now ov-r r.i some parts more than a quarter of the hin*» will remain unpicked as they are badly dtacoloured. It Is believed to be the worst season on record.36 words
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Article166 1931-10-05 19 Enthusiastic Response by Producers Londun, Sept. 2.1. Iv a statement read at the annual meet in.* of Rubber Roadways. Ltd.. Sir Stanley Bols m whose absence Mr. Eric Miller presided, expressed gratification at the enthusiastic response made by 472 producers, repre_tntmg 23.750 tons, m connexion with the rubber166 words
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Advertisement72 1931-10-05 19 \s__et__ exceed $12,000,000 Aawnrmnce In force over $38,000,000 The Great Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated tn the Stratte Setttameate). UEAD OFFICE Winchester Houae. Singapore UJHDO|f j 2 Qw Jewry R Q m. Company has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and compile, with the Br** IJfe Oompaniea72 words
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Article868 1931-10-05 20 HOME FOOTBALL Chelsea Adopts Three-back Game I FREE PRESS SERVICE: COPYRIGHT] London, Oct. 4. West Bromwich Albion's substantial victory over Derby by 4 goals to nil has taken them further away from Sheffield United who were only able to draw with Manchesl er City. Some 30,000 saw868 words
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Article651 1931-10-05 20 SELANGOR RACES Silver Rock Creates a Surprise l From Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 4. For the last day of the races there was an exceptionally large attendance. The going was good as also were the dividends. Silver Rock cieated the biggest surprise of the day651 words
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Article39 1931-10-05 20 South Africans Win Opening Match [Reuter's Service] London, Oct. 3. At Bristol to-day the South African Rugby tourist? won the opening match of their tour by defeating a combined Gloucestershire and Somerset county XV by 14 points to 3.39 words
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Article1433 1931-10-05 20 PADANG MATCH S.C.C. Too Strong for Cruiser Fifteen S.C.C. 31 pts (5 goals, 2 tries); Duguay Tiouin 3 pits, (one try). About the only bright feature of the Rugby match between the French cruiser Duguay Trouin and the S.C.C. on the Padang on Saturday was the spirited1,433 words
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Article130 1931-10-05 20 Amnion Ra Wins the A.J.C. Derby [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Sydney Oct. 3. The A. J. C. Derby of one and a hah miles was run to-day the result being as follows: AMMON RA (8.10) i JOHNNIE JASON (8.10) 2 KOOMELA (8.10) 3 Thirteen ran and the race130 words
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Article257 1931-10-05 20 The October Monthly Medal The October Monthly Medal was played on Saturday and yesterday and resulted m a win for Mr. J. D. Breakey m "A" Division and m a tie between Messrs. J. C. Cookson, H. B. Salmond and W. Marshall m "B" Division. Altogether 77257 words
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Article78 1931-10-05 20 Scotland Suprised at Belfast F Reuter's Service] London, Oct. 3. In the annual inter-League soccer match at Belfast to-day the Irish League (who have already lost to the English League) defeated the Scottish League 3 2. This result ends a long run of no fewer then 24 successive78 words
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