The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 6 October 1931
1931-10-06
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Title Section16 1931-10-06 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,459. ESTABUSHED 1835. SINGAPORE, &S. TUEM)AY, OCTOBER 6, 1931. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article507 1931-10-06 1 The most momentous week m the present crisis opened on Monday when Mr. MacDonald returned to London. The Liberal Party is threatentd with disruption. The Premier has visited Mr. Lloyd George but strict silence is bring: observed as to the outcome of the visit— Page 9. At507 words
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Article959 1931-10-06 1 Mine was a wordless garden, writes a correspondent to The Times. Years of patient labour were reflected m the little lawns enclosed by the old walls, the clean turf of the tennis lawn and sunken rose garden. The paved walks, too, were distinguished by complete959 words
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Advertisement154 1931-10-06 1 BIGIA TEA !?rings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. CABARET With MRS. ALFORD ZLATA J MARNA KRUSE PROCEEDS TO SYBIL JAMES CHILDREN'S ANITA FRANKEL A I D SOCIETY TICKETS BEVERLY GLENNING FREDDIE KEMLO -X CLIFF KENDALL U? I JOE GODDARD tlj I AND VYNER154 words
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Advertisement148 1931-10-06 1 THE EURfIfE HOTEL FINEST HOME FOOD \>ip AND EXCELL<)KT SERVICE THAT DISTIVODISHES THE FIRST CLA*6 HOTEL. SUNDAY CONCERT ON THE VERANDAH 9.15 p.m. to 11 p.m. TELEPHONE 5341 (8 LINES). SEA VIEW HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER DANCE EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Saturday, October 24th. SWIMMING CARNIVAL IN AID OF POPPY DAY148 words
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Advertisement229 1931-10-06 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS About Austin c:in- Page 13. Ko-toi announcements— Page 1. Cinema and fmn« ment tulde— Fa^e ft. Little's prices ire not Increased Pa^e 10. WhtteV the crlgfna] electric comb, i Robinaoa'a Plaajc 9. ENDURANCE ORIENTAL HOTEL 76 77 BRAS BASAH ROAD For the best Hotel food and accommodation In229 words
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Advertisement11 1931-10-06 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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137 1931-10-06 2 The stagnancy of the amusement market m Singapore- other than the tr.lking pictures. Will be relieved for a few lv.ghts. by Miss Laura Guerite. the London revue and vaudeville star, and a number of well known artists m Vaudeville Nights. This is the type of137 words
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Article277 1931-10-06 2 The following novels were added to Raffles Library during the past fortnight. Abdullah (Achmedi The Lady m the veil. Ayres (Ruby M.> Man Made the Town. Baines (Joy) Seventh Sin. Baker (George) Cats" Meat and Kings. Bloom (Ursula) Pack Mule. Brand (Neville) The Winning Trick. Brook (Barnaby) Mock-Turtle.277 words
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Article115 1931-10-06 2 "When the August holidays arrived a group of children attending Perth (W.A.) schools, but whose homes are m the north-west pastoral areas, were as anxious to see their parents aj thenparents were to see them. How to do so during the few days allowed them was the115 words
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Advertisement432 1931-10-06 2 BUSINESS CARDS. MARBLE MERCHANTS. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. No*. 1 3, Penhrns Road, •ff Lavender Street Phone €075. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY H. NUGENT BUCKERIDGE Hlfhest Class Work— Lowest Rates LAIDLAW BUILDING— Phone 7898. MARBLE CHIPPDSGS, ROAD METAL LIME FOR SALE Delivery ex Railway Siding Alongside Quarry. Marble Tombstones and Memorials m432 words
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Advertisement755 1931-10-06 2 TENDERS. SINGAFOSE 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 6,500 tons Australian Gas Coal, shipment to give delivery between February Ist, and755 words
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Advertisement672 1931-10-06 2 NOTICES. ?ERAK TURF CLUB. Autumn Meeting, 1931. SATURDAY. OCTOBER- 17th. 1931. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21st. 1931. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24th. 1931. ARRANGEMENTS AS USUAL Programmes may be obtained from the Secretaries of all Turf Clubs. SINGAPORE ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY The Celebration of the Festival of St. Andrew is to take the form672 words
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Advertisement146 1931-10-06 2 THE SINGAPORE BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCE:— SALE OF HANDICRAFTS and JUMBLE AT TOMLINSON HALL AT 5.00 P.M. OPENING by Mrs. OLDFIELI) Tl K*l» 1 1 OCfOBER at fKI.S ikiii. I DANCE AT VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL. I UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF H.E. SIR CECIL CLEMENTI, G.CM.G. MUSIC BY Ist BATTN. GLOUCESTERSHIRE146 words
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Miscellaneous262 1931-10-06 2 THE WEEK Tuesday. 6th. High Water. 06.25. 6.4 ft. 15.54, 7.5 ft. S' i Bagan Rubber Co.. Ltd.. Meeting, Chartered Bank Chambers. 12. Rugby: S.C.C. tournament, Etceteras vs. Public Services. Wednesday. 7th. High Water. 08.00, 6.9 ft.. 17.55 7.5 ft. Rotary Tiffin, Adelphi Hotel 1 p.m. Rugby: Gloucesters 2nd XV262 words
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Article727 1931-10-06 3 Distinguished Service Record Reviewing The Gloucestershire Regiment m the War. 1914-1918. by Everard Wyrall (Methuen 7s. 6d. net.). The Times Literary Supplement 1 says: Of the twenty-four battalions of The Gloucestershire Regiment which existed during the War, this volume deals with only five that is to say the727 words
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Article321 1931-10-06 3 Gruesome Tragedy at Sungei Glugor Gruesome details of a murder, attempted murder and a fire, all alleged to have been caused by one man of Sungei Glugor, reached town shortly before noon yesterday, says Tuesday's Straits Echo. It appears that an elderly Malay man named Mohamed321 words
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Article262 1931-10-06 3 By Lieut. Col. M. J. T. Rcilly, MC Commanding S.S.V.F. Singapore, Sept. 30. The Commandant deeply regrets to announce the death of Private Donald Dennis of the armoured Car Section which occurred on Sept 27th., 1931. Ranges. The following range allotments are published for information. Date. Bukit262 words
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Article106 1931-10-06 3 Wedding to Capt. Smith Fixed for Oct. 24th London Sept. 2.1. Tht wedding oi Lady M n CambrldKf and Otptftfo H .ir\ AI>«1 Smith hM b.rn iixc I lor Oct. 24th Tht- <nu;i-. m; nt was officially annoumvd on Ate- 7th ot Lads \iav OuMbrtdgß, ntoot «>r106 words
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Article38 1931-10-06 3 It is estimated that over a million women m Paris are wearing the Empress Eugenic ha*, it is also claimed that over £4,000,000 have been spent on this saucy little bonnet which is worn cocked over one eye.38 words
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Article19 1931-10-06 3 Major H Ci Kcct, D.5.0.. M.C.. is appointed OoatroOer m tJtt PttfaaUW Service. Monopolies Df partnx if s s19 words
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Advertisement239 1931-10-06 3 I Here's the Tonic /FthP\ to make you IUMI well and strong When you fi»d thit the climate i§ putting a •erere itrain on your r^Z^^^T Tiulit 7» *t »to Hall's Wine that v V?nis^ 7 u mait look for help And what ASS^W wonderftxl k^P il c *n give239 words
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Advertisement94 1931-10-06 3 This most delicious and easily digested rood beverage is prepared from Nature's foods which are richest m nourishmentbarley malt, creamy milk, eggs and cocoa. It contains m a perfectly balanced form, every element essential, 1 for mental and physical fitness and is the most economical form of concentrated nourishment m94 words
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Article, Illustration2017 1931-10-06 4 C. A - GERMANY SEEKS SUCCESSOR TO LEGEND C. A. By PLAYER Hindenburg, the Giant Legend, is to give up the Presidency next year. Who will succeed him? Berlin. PAUL von Hindenburg will definitely close his third career m the public service when his seven-year term as President of the German Reich expires2,017 words
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Article, Illustration991 1931-10-06 4 A TWELVE-YEAR RECORD What Imperial Airways Have Done British aerial transport has just reached another milestone m its history the completion of 12 years of regular flying on commercial airlines. It was m August. 1919. that a small 360 h.p. British plane ascended from Hounslow. instituting the991 words
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Article142 1931-10-06 4 There is apparently no end to the curious and unusual freights which the machines of W.A. Airways are called upon to transport. Under the present economic conditions, it is only natural that many men. otherwise workless, should be turning their attention to the possibilities of winning success from142 words
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Article15 1931-10-06 4 Mr. S. Stutchburg has been appointed Assistant Secretary for Postal Affairs Straits Settlements and F.M.S.15 words
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Article, Illustration1501 1931-10-06 4 The Graf Zeppelin's Flights Dr. Eckener as a Weather Profit (By T. STANHOPE SPRIGG) London. SELDOM has British Aviation witnessed such scenes of enthusiasm as those that greeted the arrival of the Graf Zeppelin for her recent 24 hours cruise rourid the British Isles. Nearly 50.000 people has assembled at1,501 words
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Advertisement319 1931-10-06 5 VICTORIA THEATRE OPENING PERFORMANCE SATURDAY NEXT, OCT. 10th, AND MON: 12th, TIES: 13th, WEI): 14th, AT 9.30 P.M. THE FAMOUS INTERNATIONAL REVUE AND VAUDEVILLE STAR LAURA GUERITE Supported Hy a Company of Well Known Artistes m: VAUDEVILLE NIGHTS NOT A DULL MOMENT THROUGHOUT ttooking Now Open at Littles $2.50, $1.50319 words
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Advertisement180 1931-10-06 5 don't miss this last chance of seeing The Funniest English Comedy of the "Talkie" Era AT THE IclpitoE 6.15 TONIGHT 9.15 LAST NIGHT OF The Famous War-time Revue that gladdened the hearts of Thousands of Tommies "SPLINTERS with NELSON KEYS SYDNEY HOWARD, HAL JONES and ORIGINAL CAST— Yes Every one180 words
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Advertisement288 1931-10-06 5 A A PACKED HOUSES! m M and still pulling the KB crowds REMEMBER THE BIG SHOW m IS ALWAYS AT ALHAMBRA YOU cannot afford to miss the screen's v rarest romance Fox Movietone's starring c* JANET GAYNOR Ramon Novarro DAYBREAK A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Super SETS THE pACE— and keeps it II288 words
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Article1368 1931-10-06 6 WEDNESDAY CRASH Hulme m Brilliant Form for Arsenal [By Dutch Air Mail] I From Our Own Correspondent^ London, Sept. 15. In spite of wet unpleasant weather, the attendance at all the football matches were as great as ever. Great reputations crashed on Saturday especially Sheffield Wednesdays1,368 words
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Article405 1931-10-06 6 The golfer's lot is not an easy one. But among all the disappointments of those amateur zoologists who think themselves tigers when they really are rabbits nothing is comparable with the repetitive injury of losing ball after ball at hole after hole, for it is an injury405 words
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Article283 1931-10-06 6 Doncaster Sales Surprise [From Our Own Correspondent] London, Sept. 15. The Hon. Dorothy Paget, a daughter of Lord Queenborough, created the greatest surprise of the famous Doncaster yearling sales when a half brother of the St. Leger winner was bought on her behalf for 6,600 guineas.283 words
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Article53 1931-10-06 6 Friends of Mr. R. N. Curtis former 1> A *i>tant Manager of Oriental Motors here will h terested to learn he is at Home iißaii: a spell m Rangoon Mr Curtis Mfel nia"? others finds a post difficult to obtain M H««r and would be glad of an opportunity to53 words
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Advertisement138 1931-10-06 6 I f Xim m cAonqe S/ze I >/^ m ill v V -^r A'f //ocAange /n Qua /if y /7o cAange m Hrice MALAYA'S /^h^ STA N DARD \^km\ C I G ARETTE^^^^^l bbbb^^b^bbb^^^^bß al^ai BBBBBBt" 1 m —m- mm> BB FIJM^P«V BBBBBBB^bI BBBbW. Hbß> T A .^BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBb^ JbBBBBBBBBBBbI BBbI138 words
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Advertisement32 1931-10-06 6 IDEAL BLUE SCIBN including stitching with eyelets and rope complete Order your TENNIS BLUB DRl^ SCREENS of good workmanship and British Manufacture from MOHD. BIN HOOSAINSAft M, ROBINSON BOAD. Phone No. 2454.32 words
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Article563 1931-10-06 7 FAINTING ATTACKS KINGSFORD SMITH'S EXPERIENCES i,OOO FtKT FALL OUT OF CONTROL Calcutta, Sept. 28. Mr Onunodep- Kirißsford Smith, who reached hor« un» xpi Tt»cily yestv-day afternoon, had p«e ol Ihe me. t unn. rviny experiences it is possiMc for an airman to have, for he actually563 words
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248 1931-10-06 7 Referring to Kingston! Smith's attempt on the record the Ptaang Qasette says- With regard to hi^ arrival at Victoria Point and the anxiety MX the woild over on account of his J< lil' silence iiis machine is fi'ted with wireI«ss) the following are248 words
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Article238 1931-10-06 7 Woman's Execution m China How primitive are the id.»as of justice and humanity m the interior of China was recently illustrated by the following story from a cor-nv-pondent of the North China Daily News t Kwetyanc the capital of the isolated province of Kweichow. which238 words
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Article275 1931-10-06 7 HURMA TRAGEDY Fatal Burns m Gas Explosion Rangoon, Sc|>t. 24. E>?tails re warding the accident which occurred it the oil fields m Singu. Chauk, on Wednesday --vening are to hand. It appears that at about I p.m. on Wednesday last two British production drillers. Messrs.275 words
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Article279 1931-10-06 7 Evangelist Elopes With Vocal Instructor Los Angelas, Sept. 13. Ml* Aiiv.tv Sample McPherson. the titian laired evangelist of four square gospel fame, .vas married again to-day. With Mr. David Hutton. the vocal in.stiuctor at her Angelus temple here. lift. BCcp'Aenoa ?ICF*I by aero- J >kUQC this morning to279 words
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Article172 1931-10-06 7 Famous Inventor Dying m New York j I Router's Service West Orange, New York, Oct. 4. Mr. Edi'-on"^ life is ebbing and he is gradually j losing strength after another restless night, say Mi' medical reports. He is finding it increas- mgly difficult to take nourishment. He has172 words
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Article168 1931-10-06 7 Mr. Lloyd George as Labour Leader London. Sept. 19. Whin' speculation ifi -ing over the future alignment of political parties and personalities, the suggc^t'on has been advanced m seme quarteis that Mr. Lloyd George may presently reappear as leader of the Labour Party. In corroboration of this,168 words
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Article547 1931-10-06 7 A TRIP TO THE EAST Effecting Repairs m Burma Swamp Rangoon, Sept. 21. Mr. and Mrs. Day. the American flyers who were held up for about two weeks at Sandoway with engine trouble, arrived at the Mingaladon aerodrome shortly after one o'clock on Saturday afternoon. They were547 words
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Article100 1931-10-06 7 Mr. Hoover's \aval Building Policy Router's Service 1 New Yo»-k. Oct. 4. It is understood on uood authority that Mr. Hoover is issuing next week an important statement dealing with a five years naval buildinu holiday, according to the New York Times Conespondent at Washington. It i.\100 words
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Article81 1931-10-06 7 Government Terms r Accepted Reuters Service 1 Peshawar. Oct. 4. The blockade of AfrkU Srlbcunen which has been maintained for a year since their incursions Into the Peshawar district last year has been raised by the Fr; :iti?r Government as a result of the Afridis unconditionally accepting Government81 words
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Article81 1931-10-06 7 A Significant Visitor From America I Reuter's Service I New York, Oct. 4. It is revested to-day that Dr. Randolph burfttf. Deputy Governor of the Federal Reserve Bank. New York, who left for London on Friday, will uttend n-.epting of the bonrd of the Bank of International81 words
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Article66 1931-10-06 7 I i Surpluses to Relieve Distress j I Reuter's Service 1 Washington, Oct. 4. i The Finn; Borird announces its readiness to aell its surplus wheat and cotton at market prices to appropriate relief agencies m the United 5 States, pT.vmrnt to be either m rash66 words
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Article1056 1931-10-06 7 ARE JAPANESE TROOPS ADVANCING CHINESE REPORTS Aeroplane Reconnoitring at Chinchow Shanghai, Oct. 5. It is reported that Japanese troops are mak- ing further advance towards the west. Their object is said to be to occupy Chinchow. where 1 the provisional provincial government of Pentien r and the headquarters of the1,056 words
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Article573 1931-10-06 7 CHIANG KAI-SHEK TO RESIGN PEACE HOPES Canton Now Offers Compromise Canton, Sept. 22. Following the drnmntic appeal made by Nationalist and Kuomintang officials at Nanking and Peking for peace between the Canton and Nanking Governments, the southern military movement to Hunan and Kiangsi has been definitely suspended pending the outcome573 words
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Article192 1931-10-06 7 Many Deaths m Trinidad Port of Spain (Trinidad). S< pt. I, Eminent British and American scientists are studying a mysterious diseise that is causinu many swift deaths amonp human brings and animals m Trinidad. Th:- symptoms In persons afflicted suggest infantile paralysis. Th Illacsi m animals was at192 words
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Article100 1931-10-06 7 Mr. A. S. Abbott. BiSn«fJfr Ol M< s.si-s. Kelly and Walsh. Ltd.. m Hony KoOf h«1 be'-n tDDOtatecl manager at the head office n Shanghai. Mr. Abbott l.ayes Honi', Bonf board the Empress ol Ciiiada on Oct. 12. and will MSUBM his new duties im!nedi:it:ly UpOD ;.i rival In Shani;h;a100 words
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Article937 1931-10-06 7 FARADAY CENTENARY GEN. SMUTS SCIENCE'S GREAT EXPERIMENTER "TOWERING GENIUS" London. Sept. "This exhibition serves no propaganda or publicity purpo.se: it is simply and solely an act of homage to Michael Faraday, the man and tli«> scientist* said General Jan Smuts. President of the British Association and937 words
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Article35 1931-10-06 7 Mr. D H Eli is MC ::n:\;.! m Pcuii- uy the Naldera and uas met by Mr J O Suidi 1 Actinn T;u3k ManaKii F M.S. Ruilways. Botti left lur Ku:il:t I unis.a at night.35 words
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996 1931-10-06 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1931. THE CUSTOMS UNION PROBLEM The ordinary man, who has little experience of such degree of trade "control" as exists m the Colony and the Malay States and none of the practical working of a system of customs administration which undoubtedly affects the easy996 words
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Article191 1931-10-06 8 The annual visitors* day of the Po Leung Kuk, York Hill, is on Saturday October 24th at 4 p.m. Mrs. Harley Clarke was a through passenger for Singapore by the motorship Falstria. Mr. Harley Clarke went to Penang to meet her. Mr. Justice Sproule is presiding at the Malacca Assizes,191 words
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Article270 1931-10-06 8 A PLEA FOR A RESIDENTAL HOTEL To the Editor, Sir, Any visitor to Singapore chancing to read the advertisements to cur local hotels, would. I think, be impressed wiih their similarity inasmuch as the chief attraction offered appears to be, music. Music during lunch, tea. dinner,270 words
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Article910 1931-10-06 8 Passing of Link With Pioneer Days The death took place at his residence "Edenhurst" No. 339 Thomson Road. Singapore, on October 4th. 1931. of Mr. John Montgomery Cameron of Messrs .The Central Engine Works Ltd. With the passing of Mr. Cameron at the age of910 words
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816 1931-10-06 8 STARTLING CLAIMS Mr. Parry Davis' New Activity m Trafalgar St. Four fresh m. tancos of th*> ncv prig t y. m regard to vulcanisation cf rubber by heat were shown yesterday by Mr Piny n- v the inventor of this revolutionary m»th. manufacture, to a Free816 words
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Advertisement138 1931-10-06 8 ■31 fl BERNCASTELER JK ESTATE WINE fl^fl A STILL MOSELLE BkjS exceptional merit. SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances oj Hong Kongi 'Incorporated m Shanghai). 201 CANTONMENT BOAD. TELEPHONE 5371 SST2. BY SPECIAL »ff V J^ v H.M THE KING APPOINTMENT TO OF SIAM New138 words
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Advertisement48 1931-10-06 8 ASPARAGUS NO DOUBT the Dominion Premier meant well when he said that English cars only need pushing to make them a success. "GAFLAC" MOTOR CAR POLICIES have been a steady success from the word "go." GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE A LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480.48 words
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Article682 1931-10-06 9 PREMIER'S RETURN LIBERAL PARTY FACES DISRUPTION I \VO NEW ORGANISATIONS I Renter's service London, Oct. 5. ■MMBtOUi VMfc m the history of crtek opened with the return of n ild to London last night after a the country. The issue at stake exttOKt cf th- historic Liberal682 words
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Article65 1931-10-06 9 IVriod for Poll Tax Extended PRESS SER VICE— COPYRIGHT 1 Bangkok, Oct. 5. to th«> difficulties of slump conditions ''•orities have extended the period for of th< poll tax to December 31. After 1 those who have not paid will pay 12 1 6 ticals. This is65 words
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Article270 1931-10-06 9 FOLLY' OF TARIFFS Economies Violate Equality of Sacrifice fßeuter's Service I London. Oct. 5. Tlit public control cf banking, the danger Ql a dictatorship, and the "folly" of tariffs ware the themes of the presidential address of Mr. Stanley Hirst. Chairman of the National Fxcvutive of270 words
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Article139 1931-10-06 9 Election Pointers m Madrid IReuter's Service 1 Madrid. Oct. 4. Fcr the first time a definite clash between Monarchists and Republicans occurred m Madrid last night, when supporters of Jose Primo de Rivera, a son of the ex-Dict:.tor. who is a candidate for Parliament, collided with adherents139 words
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Article113 1931-10-06 9 Lor.d Reading Going to Paris [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby. Oct. 5. Much Interest has bten aroused m London and m Paris over the announcement of the impending visit of Lord Reading, the Foreign Srcretary. to the French capital. The visit Is welcomed as another indication of recognition113 words
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Article123 1931-10-06 9 Progress of American Airmen Reuters Service Seattle. Oct. 5. Herndon and Pangbourn were heard at 10.55 flying over False Pass m the Aleutian Islands, according to a naval wireless message but they were not sighted owing to heavy fog. I A Shanghai message of Oct. 4 stated A123 words
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Article73 1931-10-06 9 Voiced by Dr. Sze at Geneva i Reuters Servii,el Geneva. Oct. 5. Dr. Sze has communicated to the Council copies of cables received from Nanking reporting the presence of a hundred Japanese cavalry and artillery at Hsinmin station. He also complains of injuries caused to students through Japanese73 words
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Article56 1931-10-06 9 (Prom Our Own Correspondent 1 Kuala Lumpor, Oct. 5. The first instance of a boycott on Japanese here had a sequel m the Police Court this morning, when two Hokkiens were charged with criminal intimidation by threatening to injure three compatriots if they continued to work m56 words
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Article264 1931-10-06 9 18 YEARS OF AGE Shy Visitor at Government House A shy young Sultan of 18 years of age dressed m silk European clothes, who has never before been m a city larger than Labuan. arrived m Singapore yesterday afternoon (writes a Free Press representative). It U264 words
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Article86 1931-10-06 9 Federal Structure Committee Adjourns to Friday [British Radio— -Official Service 1 Rugby, Oct. 5. A meeting of Federal Structure Committee of the Indian Round Table Conference was held at St. James's Palace this morning. After a very brief session it was announced that the Committee had decided86 words
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Article47 1931-10-06 9 Ten Killed m Chilean Election Riots (Reuters Service] Santiago de Chile. Oct. 5. It is officially confirmed that the Government nominee. Montero. has been elected President by a large majority. Ten people were killed and 50 injured m election noting and 200 were arrested.47 words
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Article132 1931-10-06 9 Taxi-Driver Assaults Prospective Fares A Bengali taxi-driver from the Collyer Quay stand was produced before the Third Police Magistrate. Mr. J. F. F. Gregg, yesterday moming and charged on two counts of voluntarily causing hurt and of using abusive language to two Gunners from the Royal Artillery. The132 words
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Article111 1931-10-06 9 Mysterious Stabbing Affair at Serangoon The Singapore police are investigating the murder of a Sikh m the Serangoon district on Sunday evening. Up to the present the crime remains a mystery and 'although a bloodstained knife was discovered some short distance from the place where the man was111 words
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Article17 1931-10-06 9 Mr. G. P. Noakes, of Messrs. Sime Dp.rby, Malacca, will probably be going on transfer to Peirvig.17 words
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Article72 1931-10-06 9 HOME PRESS VIEW EXPORT TAXATION SCHEME LIKELY ANGLO-DUTCH NEGOTIATIONS [FREE. PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 London, Oct. 5. The Evening News, discussing restriction at considerable length, declares that it believe;; an early agreement will be reached. It is common knowledge that the British and Dutch have been negotiating72 words
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Article85 1931-10-06 9 Cesarewitch Cambridgeshire Betting I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT I London, Oct. 5. The following is the latest betting on the Cesarewitch to be run at Newmarket on October 14: Blue Vision and Khorsheed 100 to 9. Friendship 100 to 8. Noble Star 100 to 7. Son o' Mire85 words
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Article59 1931-10-06 9 A Provocative Invention Says Tass Agency [Reuter's Service] Moscow, Oct. 5. "A provocathe invention." is the official Tas, Agency's description of reports published abroad that Soviet cavalry patrols and armoured cars have entered Manchuria. It is added that statements that Red Army troops have crossed or are59 words
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Article29 1931-10-06 9 Flight to Rome Postponed Until To-day IReuter's Service] Athens, Oct. 5. After consulting a nerve specialist, Kingsford Smith has postponed his departure for Ron-u» until to-morrow morning.29 words
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Article38 1931-10-06 9 [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT London. Oct. 5. The following are the lat?st Home rubbe stocks: London 79.2 ii tons; Liverpool 54.67, tons. This is a decrease of 809 tons at London and 102 tons at Liverpool.38 words
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Article202 1931-10-06 9 Attempted Murder of Officer [From Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 5. Four Chinese concerned m a police hold-up at the fourth mile. Klang Road, on Sept. 17. were committted to the Assizes this morning by the Third Magistrate. The first was alsc charged with the attempted murder202 words
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Article105 1931-10-06 9 Penang Tamil Severely Sentenced (From Our Own Correspondent* P«rarg. Oct. 5. Mydln bin Rawther. a young Tamil Mohamedan, who was arrested recently m connection with accepting bets at Selangor Races, pleaded guilty to two charges of assisting m the management or using premises as a commoi betting house105 words
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Article72 1931-10-06 9 Alleged Beach of Trust (Prom Our Own Con espondent Penar.g, Oct. 5. Khoo Bok Seong, until recently book-keeper of Bendixen and Co.. who was arrested on a warrant, was to-day produced m the Police Court and charged with criminal breach of trust m Tesepect cf $700. the property72 words
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Article24 1931-10-06 9 Consequent on the hard times prevailing and the distressful conditions m China, the Klang Chinese have decided not to celebrate Republican Day this year.24 words
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Advertisement133 1931-10-06 9 THICK, WAVY, BEAUTIFUL HAIR BY USING "WHITE'S" 9| Tk ORIGINAL ELECTRIC COMB White's electric comb grows ~">4?3|^B new haii*. Bald patches avo --^^jM quickly covered. This ha'i- <>to\vs —^^SBb thick and plentiful. Straight jB L hair acquires the most delightful W*m natural and permanent wave. [B^a You will never again133 words
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Miscellaneous80 1931-10-06 9 COMMODITY MARKET LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Oct. 5. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £125% (£l22i/ 8 Forward £130 i/ 8 (£125 11|16). The market is firm. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber80 words
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Advertisement849 1931-10-06 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. FORTNIGHTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Thrice Monthly Service Liverpool, Havre and Glasgow. Route subje.f to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due. Sails t AENEAS For M'seilles, L'don, R'dam, Hburg and G'gow.849 words
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Advertisement572 1931-10-06 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., LtcL (Incorporated m England). "ELLERMAN" UNE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL OUTWARDS. SieaaL HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. B*. CITY OP PERTH otrt^UaT* S.s. CITY OF NORWICH N ov 2 5 HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY OP KHIOS For572 words
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Advertisement470 1931-10-06 10 .!V«v o. 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. i<m KASHGAR 9,000 Oct. 11 KALYAN 9,000 j.' MACEDONIA 11,000 Oct.470 words
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Advertisement699 1931-10-06 11 0 S. K. Ldne. ,OR EUROPE, AFRICA, NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND ivmi gOKIROKD MARU LOS ANGELES and NEW TOR* *XWIA. Expre^ Pre^nt Service, (Prom Kobe) uUEM MARI' LONDON. Rotterdam. Hamburg. (Bremen) and Antwerp via Colombo, Aden and Port Said Oct 17 MffTOi MARC DURBAN. Cape Town, Rio de Janeiro,699 words
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Advertisement516 1931-10-06 11 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES, LTD^ (M K( SAILING NOTICE J\V PRESIDENT UNERb. IM Ml I TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOS lON \1» ■I I FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO 118 ■II SUEZ, PO«T SAID. ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES ANr> ml I &*9f* B*pore. Penang. n. Yora ■M I Pres. Monroe Oct.516 words
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Advertisement832 1931-10-06 11 K. P. IVT KONINKLUKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. r ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OP BATAVIA] (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNIfIDfT Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to.— Passage, Freight Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives m the Stiaits Settlements (Singapore and Penan* o! the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION832 words
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Article300 1931-10-06 12 All Sorts of Gadgets At Exhibition London, Sept. 11. Everyone even housewives will find something to fascinate them at the Shipping, Engineering and Machinery Exhibition, which opens at Olympia to-day, for it is by no means an affair for engineers and shipbuilders only. There Is romance m300 words
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Article285 1931-10-06 12 At Colombo on Way to New Zealand After a voyage lasting over two months, a giant floating dock, which is being towed from England to New Zealand, reached Ceylon last week. Two sturdy Dutch tugs, which are tewing the structure, have so far performed their task mest285 words
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Article114 1931-10-06 12 Lieutenant-Commander Stenhouse. the famous Antarctic explorer and navigator who commanded Aurcra of the Shackleton expedition and later the Rcyal Research ship Discovery, is to conduct the cruise of the Holland American liner VcJ^ndam which will leave New York on December 15 on a crui?e lasting 124 days.114 words
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Article66 1931-10-06 12 The body of a Tnale Chinese was found floating m the Penang Harbour on Thursday morning and was later brought ashore by the Marine Police. The body is that of a man aged about 20 years and is believed to be that of a clerk of66 words
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Article25 1931-10-06 12 Mr. B. AdauLS, Wharf Superintendent. Port Swettenham, is retiring after many years of Government service at the end of this month, says the Malay Mail.25 words
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Advertisement548 1931-10-06 12 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated In Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. ■tills 1 monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7.375 tons) and the 8.8. MANOOLA (3,352 ton.*). [Cargo only] •-a. M AngTT A is one of the largest and finest steamers trading 10548 words
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Advertisement394 1931-10-06 12 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. mci nc (Incorporated In UJ.&.) W GKNSKAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). MS. SILVERWILLOW Oct. 7 Oct 12 M.S, SILVERYEW Nov. 3 Nov 9 r^ V M.S. SILVERCYPRESS Nov. 24 Nov. 30 13 For rrntw and394 words
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Advertisement64 1931-10-06 12 AMERICAN EXPRESS CO. INC. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) International BANKING and TRAVEL SKKVKES. Travellers C heques. Letters of C'rrdil. >l«» f J Orders. Drafts. Transfers of Funds by >Ui Tours. l'ruise>. Steamship Reservation*. Raih-oad Tickets. Baggage Insurance SINGAPORE No. 1, Collvrr <}uaj. SINGAPORE SHIPCHANDLB! COMPANY. SHI PC HANDLERS. BHIPBROKERS. COMMISSION A64 words
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Miscellaneous641 1931-10-06 12 MAIL DESPATCHES RY TRAIN Bangkok every Monday Thursday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturday 6 p.m. Kuantan (via Jerantut) 6 p.m. Kelantwn every Sunday 4 p.m. Tuesday and Friday 7.30 ajn. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 a.m. F.M.S., Batu Anam, Batu Pahat, Kluang,641 words
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Miscellaneous135 1931-10-06 12 Mapia, Dut. 362, from Asahj-n. 5. for Pan?h 7. Khoen Hoea, Dut. 611, from Pontianak 5. for Pontianak 7. Siiigkara, Dut. 283, from Djrmbi 5. for Djambi 7. Nam Yong. Brit. 769, from Semarang 5, for Batavia, Cheribon. Semarang 6. Clara Jebsen. Dan. 1145, from Hong Kong 5. for Penang135 words
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Article29 1931-10-06 13 RUBBER RATE: The rat. of fre i ght on gTuZ l °n T Y rk haS b e r G511.50 effective as from October Ist. 1931.29 words
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Article40 1931-10-06 13 OVERLAND RATE TERRITORY: It is nofiCnJl 'h l5 T nection that B- boundary m Ca ada has been brought west to include Winnipeg, .so that Winnipeg has now been made an Overland Point, effective U from October40 words
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Article27 1931-10-06 13 The Pahud arrived here from Sourabaya yesterday with 20 bullocks and 896 pigs. Tne P. and O. Karmala arrived m London at 11 a.m. on 4th instant.27 words
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Article83 1931-10-06 13 Per Blue Funnel Aeneas on Oct 7th- Mrs H. E F. Pracy. Mr. H. J. Ridgewell. Mr H TC«* Mr R. McTier. Mr. R. C. Scott. Mr R T. Foster. Mr. I. Scott -D-U fe leish. Mr M T Allan. Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Mason and two83 words
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Article110 1931-10-06 13 Per Plancius: Mr. Sic Yok Kie. Mr Hehanu sa. Mr. J. M. Yke and family. Mrs. J W Ddentefl and famUy. Mr. Chukichi Eda. Mr. C. V. Konynenburg, Mr. Koya Watanabe Mr Qllfl Chai Tonj.. Mr. and Mrs. F. K?rsten and family. Mr. F. Rowan. Mr. R. C.110 words
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Article153 1931-10-06 13 Per Rotterdam Lloyd Dempo which left on Sept. 9th: Rtv. L. A Th. Allard. Mrs. B. Bain. Rev Sister Barnabee (A. C. m t Hoem. Mr N. Brandel. Mrs. M. E. Buckingham. Mr. and Mrs. L. Dellanoce. Mrs. A. Desertine-Peeters. Mr. S. Drukktr. Miss B. D.153 words
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Article60 1931-10-06 13 Why They Were Increased London. Sept. 36. All steamship companies. British or foreign, members of the Java Conference, have increased freights to Java by 10 per cent., to cover themselves against the foil m sterling, the Suez Canal dues having to be paid m gold francs. Neither the60 words
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Article1664 1931-10-06 13 An Ocean Race m the 'Nineties The tradition cf ship racing died very hard among the skippers who had held command m the palmy days of the clipper fleets. Right on into the era of the modern cargo carriers, with straight sides and spike bowsprits, "built by the1,664 words
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Advertisement394 1931-10-06 13 a^^^a^a^a^fißf dtfS&f&sffifr'/ V JEBM %Mg Doctor away ov thr occasional u%c of EVANS' PASTILLES. They protect your throat and give relief m caaes of colds, coughs and catarrh. Froai ChMniarta mvmy wherm. ti«prt« In Knw lami to a, fnnnul* of JU«rarjM>ul Throat Homftttml. EVANS* AMTistPic Throat Pastilles p ifter Outdoor394 words
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Advertisement362 1931-10-06 13 AUSTIN CREATORS OF MOTORS AND MOTORISTS. Once a motto, this saying has now become a proverb amongst Austin owners. Pride of ownership is inseparable from owning an Austin car It implies the blending of attractive appearance, mechanical excellence economy, absolute reliability and quality. From the smart lively Seven, to the362 words
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Article128 1931-10-06 14 "Will Fight if League Fails to Act" Nanking, Sept* 22. Chiang Kai-shek, addressing a mass meeting of Kuomintang members to-day, declared inter alia: "Four the moment we wait the judgment of the world, and must suppress our indignation and remain calm, but if the League of Nations and128 words
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Article40 1931-10-06 14 West Bromwich Albion have sold the whole of the season tickets for which there is accommodation at The Hawthorns. Now that the Albion are so full of money, it is suggested tha* a new stand would be a paying speculation.40 words
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Article159 1931-10-06 14 Now Becomes Archbishop of Rupertsland Winnipeg, Sept. 2. The terrible privations endured when, frequently without food for days, and miles from the nearest human habitation, he journeyed through the frozen wastes of the North-earn-ing the pickname of "The Bishop wlio AM his Boots" were recalled159 words
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Article35 1931-10-06 14 The engagement is announced of Mr. Song Kok Hoo, youngest son of the late Mr. Song Ong Liew and Mrs. Song Ong Liew, and Miss Rosaline Lee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Chim Hay.35 words
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Article221 1931-10-06 14 Boy Scouts' Hut and Equipment Fired Droffheda. A party of twenty armed men set fire shortly after midnight to a wooden hut m which fifteen Boy Scouts were living during a' ramping holiday on an estate near Dunleer. ten miles from Drcpheda. Some of the221 words
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Article309 1931-10-06 14 Considerable Alarm Among Chinese An earthquake shock which va parts of th^ Colony m tin- < ity. .it KowkNß. ci the Peak, and m tlx- hertmir siderable speculation la t wck In rtw earlier telegram reporting a ojualti m JspM However avbeaojoenl calculation bj U mrvatory from309 words
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Article34 1931-10-06 14 J. Orient the Snuih Afrirai- I I >layer. who recently sinned MMtei he Spurs, has decided that he would >lay for a senior amatt ur club >rofessional club, and has deflnii 1} Vimbledon F.C.34 words
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Advertisement187 1931-10-06 14 the pain or itching. Then all foreign liiPijfl sore place USE GEftffOLENE fOt HEALS RKSHT UP ulcers, eczema, qmg. not a scar remains. It really is wonder- WORM, BAD LEGS, SASHES, ful the way Germolene heals. Use it CUTS, BUSMS it SCALDS. or everything a scratch or an ulcer. 1/9187 words
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Advertisement918 1931-10-06 14 BANKS AND INSURANCE o r R SSL !KL MERC ™3?i E 0F the jQ*. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) INDIA, LTD. /tyß3&fr*tJk Paid up capital m 600,000 shares (Incorporated m England. SOU lH i R/« n]>.r| of £5 each £3,000,000 V V \A' I Reserve Fund £4 000 000918 words
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Miscellaneous616 1931-10-06 14 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following Is a list of stations which can be received m Singapore dally: lava Station*:— Bandoeng PLM 34.46 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 Prlok.616 words
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Article1882 1931-10-06 15 POSITION OF RUBBER Seed for Control of Output and New Planting London, Sept. 4. irtieth ordinary general meeting of the i; Development Company. Limited, was held M WiiK hester House. London. EC. Ifr li W Dun! 'chairman and managing pn sided. Chairman, after dealing fully with the1,882 words
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Article343 1931-10-06 15 EXCHANGE RATES October 5 SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2|3 31|32 London, 3 months' sight 2,3 29)32 London, 60 days' sight 2 3 27J32 London, 30 days' sight 2>3 ***** London, demand 2 3 23 32 London, T.T 2 3 ***** Lyons, Paris, demand Hamburg, demand New343 words
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68 1931-10-06 15 October sth., 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers. R.S.S. tqual to London Standard, Spot i% gl t Standard R.S.S. on Tender Oct. 8' L 9% November 8\ B~ H December 8 7 v 9»; Jan-Mar. 9 91 1 Apr-June 9% 9% Tone of Market Dull— Steady.68 words
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Article938 1931-10-06 15 DSFSD Asam Kumbang 22s 23s x.d. Austral Malay 18s 20s Ayer Hitam (ss) Us 12s Bangrin Tin (£> 10s 6d 11s 6d Batang Padan* <t)> 10 if Batu Caves ($1) 25 30 Bukit Arang ($1) SO 40 nom. Burmab Malay (f io* lig nom. ChenderUng ts 6d938 words
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Article243 1931-10-06 15 Court Application for Receiver A motion for a receiver against the Teja Ma aya Tin Dredging Co.. Ltd.. and Lawr?nce *oel Leefe and John George Hny. both of .ondon. came up for disposal before the Hon')le Mr. Justice Prichard. X.C.. at the Ipoh Supreme Court this morning,243 words
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Article131 1931-10-06 15 Kuala Lumpur Planters Re-Emerge The Kuala Lumpur branch of the Incorporai- J *d Society of Planters, which has not been jperating for some time, was successfully re- j iived at a meeting of members held last night \t the Yenning Road Masonic Hall, says Sa- turday's Malay131 words
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Article47 1931-10-06 15 Calcutta Bank Suspends Business Calcutta. Sept. 25. Thaeker. Spink and Oo.'s Bank suspended business to-day, owing mainly to heavy withdrawals for the purchase of Government bonds, coupled with the general trade slump. It it understood that the mortgagees, Lloyds Bank, are m possession47 words
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Article83 1931-10-06 15 r ßritish Kndio Official Servicel Rushy. Oct. S. Foreign exchanges are: Amsterdam. 9 Athens 295. Bombay Is. 5 25-32 d.. Berlin 17. Brussels 27 l Bucharest 660. Rio 3 1 Buenos Aires 31. Copenhagen 17 1 Geneva li*£, H?l--singfors 160. Hong Kong 1". 1 d.. Lisbon 109 Madrid 43.83 words
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Article807 1931-10-06 15 DR. BRUENIXG'S HOPES Co-Operation Between France and Germany Berlin. Sept. 27. This evening the Chancellor gave a dinnei to the French Ministers and the members ot the German Cabinet. In a toast. Dr. Bruening recalled the close co-operation of M. Briand and Dr. Stresemann807 words
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Article146 1931-10-06 15 *d«nv; r. Gilflllan and Co.. Ltd.. IVnanj-. SecrrHitam Tin 106 91: Rahman Hydraulic 675 Nth. :han S/v Onn and Cv:, Secretaries Kuchai Tin .Bucket Dredge) Actual running te 556 hours 35 mins: Time lost 62 hours 25 Tims. Government Quota Restriction Scheme 101 hcurs; Average diguing146 words
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Advertisement75 1931-10-06 15 Assets exceed fl2,<HM,t)Q+ m Awoimncc m force over S3B.MMM The Great Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated lo the Straits Settlements). ■USAD OPF.CE W,n, h e.ter- Hou«. 6U^ poM QJd Jflwiy m. oompan, h. £20.000 deposited with t h. Supreme Court of En*** ttd oompMe. „tb tb, Br l(W >75 words
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Article89 1931-10-06 16 A.J.C. METROPOLITAN Strength Wins at 50 to 1 I FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT Sydney, Oct. 5. TIM A.J.C. Metropolitan three year olds and upwards, mile and 5 furlongs) was run to-day and resulted as follows: STRENGTH 8.0 1 CONCENTRATE 8 12 2* SPEARMAN 8.0 2* CARRY ON89 words
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Article421 1931-10-06 16 PADANG HOCKEY Club Unable To Combine Police 6; S.C.C 1. The Police had no difficulty m overcoming a weak S.C.C. team m the first of their hockey flxtur?s with the Club, at ihe Padang, yesterday. They were themselves without several of their best players, but421 words
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Article132 1931-10-06 16 VINES WINS AGAIN 40-Game Set Against Perry IReuter's Service 1 San Francisco, Oct. 5. After fighting their way through to the finals m the Pacific Coast lawn tennis tournament English players sustained defeat m Sunday's decisive matches. P. J. Perry was beaten m a match that132 words
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Article109 1931-10-06 16 SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB October Ladies' Bogey Competition The October Ladies' Bogey competition was played yesterday afternoon and resulted m a win for Mrs. Ha»ding m "A" Division and for Mrs. Empen m "B" Division. Altogether fortyeight cards were taken out and the following were returned. "A" DIVISION109 words
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Article146 1931-10-06 16 Classification of Horses and Ponies List No. 5. Amendment No. 7. Issued Octotxr sth. HORSES Transfers. Gay Tci from Cla*-s 3 to Class 2. Maisom f Jlflttf from Cla^v 2 to Civs* 3. Nefertiti from Class 2 to Class 3. Marmon from Class 2 to Class 3.146 words
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Article160 1931-10-06 16 Aga Khan Removes Horses from Dawson's Stable London. Sept. 28. A Hidden disagreement between the Aga Khan and his traim-r. R. C Dawson. has sbartled the racing world. The tiff began with a disvussion as to which jockey should ride Khorsheed m (-he Jockey > Club Stakes at160 words
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Article54 1931-10-06 16 But Dame Fortune Smiled From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Oct. 5. It b :.vealed that one winner of the double tote at Saturday's races here backed Silver Rock b\ Mistake, fancying Dame Fashion. A well-known Malay won the first and second prizes ir the big sweep.54 words
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Article115 1931-10-06 16 This wonderlul Australian gelding still continues to win. At Rosehill (Sydney) on Sept. 19. he won the Hill Stakes, one mile, w.a.f. In 1.39^ beating four others. There was no straight-out betting. Wagering was carried out on a first-second basis 6tc4 v. Phar Lap and Sir Chrystopher 7115 words
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Article92 1931-10-06 16 Britain Still To Compete Despite Crisis London. Sept. 24. Far frcm Britain contemplating or suggesting the postponement of the Lo= Angeles Olympic Games on financial grounds, as rumoured, it is b*™ed that the International Olympic Commit i:. Paris have received no :;uch request, anc: are assured92 words
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Article81 1931-10-06 16 fßy Dutch Air Maill IFnm O.r Own Corr-spondent Lcrdcn. Sept. 15. The long dhtancei swimming championship of the Thames from Kew to Putney resulted m a win lor J. T. Hatfield Middlesbrough >. E. H Temme. the Channel swimmer, of the Plaistow S.C. being MCOttd, and B. Doherty81 words
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Article788 1931-10-06 16 Club's Combination Beats United Services S-R.C 8; U.S. (Officers) 1. Tht S.R.C. continued their run of successes when they defeated the United Services 'Officers! yesterday afternoon on their own ground by 8 feoals to 1. Some good stick work was seen and excellent combination on the part788 words
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Article196 1931-10-06 16 Will He Play for India (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 5. For some time now lecal Indians have been dfccilSKnf tha question of sending Lall Singh to Inciia m the hope that he would be selected to visit England with the Indian team next yrar. With196 words
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Article62 1931-10-06 16 R.S.Y.C. Tribute to Late Sir T. Lipton As a mark of respect to the late Sir Thomas Lipton K.C.V.O. there was no racing at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club on Sunday, and the Club ensign was flown half-mast throughout the day. One of the Club's most prized challenge62 words
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Article248 1931-10-06 16 Declines Offer From A Lancashire League Club Scarborough. Sept. 11. I had an Interview with Mr. J. C. Cromb. the New Zealand bowler, and asked him whether It was correct that he had been offered a salary of £20 a week to play for Nelson m248 words
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Article36 1931-10-06 16 An Enjoyable and Instructive Tour London, Spet. 25. The New Zealand cricketers left England to-day after what has been an enjoyable and instructive tour despite the worst cricket weather experienced for years.36 words
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Article64 1931-10-06 16 A great dropped goal from midfield by Windsor Lewis, the Welsh international halfback, cave Guy's Hospital fcheir 9 6 Victory ever Plymouth Albion on Sept. 26. Other results were Somerset 12, Lancashire 18; Leicester 25, Nuneaton 0; Newport 8, Cross Keys 3; O.M.T.'s 13, St. Bart's Hospital 11; West of64 words
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Article75 1931-10-06 16 Singles Championship Chua Choon Sim vs. Cheong Chee Tong (to finish). Khoo Kirn Swee vs. S. H. Tan (to finish). WEDNESDAY'S TIE Singles Championship Lai Kwong Chun vs. Tan Chong Gark. THURSDAY'S TIES Singles Championship Goh Cheng Hee vs. Khoo Kirn Swee or S. H. Tan. Chua Choon75 words
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Article46 1931-10-06 16 TUESDAY'S TIES Veterans' Singles Final W. A. Kryt vs. G. W. Angus. Doubles Handicap R. Pearse and G. H. Kraal vs. Dr. G. d~ Souza and C. A. Peterson. T. Leijssius and E. Ryan vs. C. A. Norris and F. Ephraums (to finish).46 words
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Article151 1931-10-06 16 Results of Yesterday's Ties CULLEN CIP Mrs. Bellamy and Capt. Nevill scr. beat Mrs. DMTtOO and Prentis owe 4. 6 4, 10 12. 6 4. Mrs Holland and Matthews owe 3 beat Mr;. Battishill and Salmond owe 4. B—6.8 6. 6 2. DYNE CUP Mrs. Lftlll| and151 words
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Article135 1931-10-06 16 Hough and Cooke <owe 30) beat Nathan and Sassoon (owe 15) 2 6. 6 2. 6 3. Madgwiek beat Menzies o—l.0 1. 6 o. Kelly beat Boyri Bowman 6 3, 6 l TUESDAY'S TIES Mr. and Mrs. Nathan owe 30 vs. Miss Riley and Bowman owe 15.135 words
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Article138 1931-10-06 16 Teams for To-day's Tournament Match The following are the teams for the S.C.C. tournament match bo be played on the Padang this afternoon between the Etceteras and the Public Services Etceteras (Colour*)) W. R. King Wigg, Matthews, Smailes and Goldman Van Cuylenberg and Houghton Burke. Storr, H. L.138 words
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Article21 1931-10-06 16 The duty on petrol m Kedah has been raised tonly 20 cents, that is from 15 to 35 cents a gallon.21 words
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Advertisement306 1931-10-06 16 ALL THE MUSIC FROM THE BRITISH TALKIE SPLINTERS To be shown at the Capitol, is obtainable on "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" tUU nUo .^mk. JH. "MOUTRIE'S" (Incorporated m Hong Kongj "H.M.V." SPECIALISTS Raffles Place Singapore INKSTANDS^ Light Oak with three wells and black wooden pen hollow $3.30 A large variety of306 words
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