The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 October 1931
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Title Section16 1931-10-17 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. i:U6». ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, &S. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1931. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article382 1931-10-17 1 A Tckyo message indicates that Japan desires to negotiate with China on the Manchuria question and may resign from the League of Naticns Page 11. The League Council at Geneva, with the Japanese delegate the only dissentient, agreed to send an invitation to the United States to382 words
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Article19 1931-10-17 1 TReuttr's Service 1 Washington. Oct. 16. The United States has accepted the League Council invitation to Geneva.19 words
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Article974 1931-10-17 1 Quicquid ayunt hominct noxtri rst farrago Libelli Juvenal. A RHYME FOR THE TIME with apologies to H.E.) There'l peison who won't go ralonti' And I fear he will drive us 'dementi*. Our petrol is. taxed Some folks have been axed Kis Dame, 'breathe it low) is974 words
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Advertisement201 1931-10-17 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA CROWN IN MALAYA Raffles Hotel MALAYA'S PREMIER HOTEL <^^> EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION *&\*r WITH MODERN SANITATION .X^V TERMS MODERATE «j^ <oV* v^ (JRILL HIE LAWN x^* <J<^ V^ s^+ZS TBK PALM COURT .X^ -^y/^ S<£ \y^ SUNDAY, X V*V* OCTOBER 18th, v^** t&5^201 words
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Advertisement332 1931-10-17 1 THE EUROPE HOTEL TUmMICHT SUNDAY CONCERT PROGRAMME 1. Triumphal March Mancinelli SPECIAL DINNER "Cleopatra" (Prom the Opera) riiUAL Wl-WWU-K 2 Overture Merry Wives of Windsor Nicolai AND DANCE 3 Bell S OlO Chimes of Weymouth Howgill (Soloist— Mr. R. H. Lambie) No extra Charge for dancing 4. Descriptive Scena Ketelbey332 words
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Advertisement248 1931-10-17 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS The perfect watch Page 9. The directors decide Pape 4. Order your diaries now Paye 1. f'eppy Day entertainment Page 9 Trade Mark announcements P?^e 2. CHRYSLBt POWER RAFFLES^ HOTEL Sunday, October 18th at 9.30 p.m. MONIA LITTER AND HIS CONCERT ORCHESTRA Overture EGMONT L. van Beethoven Opera248 words
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Advertisement15 1931-10-17 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home.15 words
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Article272 1931-10-17 2 Saturday, 17th. High Water, 02. 3 8 1 ft.. 13.10, M ft. daub R ib!; i meeting, Guttey and Batemaa. 12 w a. indo-Cr\l nC. .'u ir'Ct'n I*,1 5 pjn. Ruk'o> SAC. v Gr.ir^n. :*t SC.C. SCC. v S. J(.h>r t Johore DalU Hockcv: Chinese VS. Rifllc; College272 words
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Article354 1931-10-17 2 Inflammatory Pamphlet Handed to Detective Altdng out of an incident in the recent disturbances. Chan Wing-yin appeared before Mr. Wiliiam? at the Central Polic Court. Hong Kong, but week, charged with having distributed pamphlet! of an inclfng nature. Another man. Leung Ki'j. charged joint'y with the defendant,354 words
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Article49 1931-10-17 2 tLate Sir Thomas Lipton's Servant Inconsolable London, Oct. i. Old John. Sir Thomus Lipton's Cingalese M-rvant. is inconsolable at the death of his master. Hi- says that he cannot continue to live in EnKlund and will leave for Ceylon as soon a* things have .settled up.49 words
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Article42 1931-10-17 2 I Queen Wilhelmina's Economy Decision The Hague. Oct. 1. Owtaf to the i>Uicu t economy necessitated by the general depression the customary royal deer hunts in the neighbourhood of Queen Wilhelmina's rammer palace win not takf plan this »utumn.42 words
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Article29 1931-10-17 2 Mrs. Lok< Yew and her children wen at Juan -Ics- Pins last month. Mrs. Loke Yew and her two daughters may be returning to Kuala Lumpur next year.— MM29 words
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Advertisement422 1931-10-17 2 BUSINESS CARDS. MARBLE FLOORING TILES. SINGAPORE CASKET CO., Nos. I Sc 3, IVuhas Road, Off Lavender Street Phone 6075. I BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY fl NCGENT BUCKERIDGE HU^f^ C\a*% Work Lowest Rate* LAID! AW BUILDING—''*"™' MAIIKLK CHIrTOGS, ROAD METAL LIME FOR SALE Delivery ex Railway Siding Alongside Quarry. Marble Tombstones and422 words
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Advertisement764 1931-10-17 2 TENDERS. «fNOAPORE MUNICIPAI NOTICE. TENDERS. no i nji. u> uereoy given that tenders are now invited for the following materials or services, and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained iri top Tender Room. Municipal Offices Erection and completion of New Offices for Registration of Vehicles, Middle Road. Date764 words
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Advertisement691 1931-10-17 2 TENDERS. GOVERNMENT NOTICE. Tenders will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office, up to noon of October 21st, 1931, for the following work Erection of an Office and Quarters for six Revenue Officers and one Assistant Supervisor at Pay a Lebar. Every person applying for a form of tender will691 words
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Advertisement602 1931-10-17 2 TRADE MARK NOTICES. a. \^^^y^ isr°'^\. j^^^j. lyk. w NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all the above three consisting of the words "PARLOPHONE 'BEKA" and "ODFOVexclusive properties of CARL LINDSTROM AKTTENGESFI Joint Stock Company organised under the Laws of Germany' Strasse 26, Berlin. Germany, Manufacturers, and arc used Company in602 words
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1357 1931-10-17 3 SITUATION IN CHINA Disinterested Advice Appreciated (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Lor don, Sept. 17. An excellent speech wars made by Mr. Sao-Ke Alfred Sze. the Chinese Minister in London, at j the meeting of the League of Nations at Genev. |on the Report of the1,357 words
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Article335 1931-10-17 3 Discovery of Many in Australia Sydney. One of the most interesting geological discoveries in Australia was made recently in Central Australia, when 13 large craters, blasted into the face of the earth thousands of years ago by huge meteorite*, were found. Three of them are stated to be335 words
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MR. GANDHI'S BIRTHDAY
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Article736 1931-10-17 3 Lo.-idon. Oct. 2. Mr. Gandhis fcijrri. birthday was celebrated by a luncheon party, and one present he received was a spinning wheel from the Gandhi Society. The party was given at Westminster Palace rooms by the Independent Labour Party, the Gandhi Society and the Indian736 words
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Article351 1931-10-17 3 Mr. Gandhi Meets Charlie Chaplin Lender.. S«pt. 25. Two men who are very m ich in thfl public eye to-day met for the fast time this week. Mr. Gandhi, famotll for his relf-inflieted pjverty. met Charlie Chaplin, equally finwwi fL;r Mf fortune mado as the funny351 words
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Article160 1931-10-17 3 THE BIBLE— OR EDCAR WALLACE Novel* I Prply to Minister Characteristic rbscvntiom on a statement mad'. 1 by a Nunroufo m t minter at a mretIng of Fleetwocd Council were mack* by Mr. Edp:ar Wallace. th~ nov?!i ;t. in an interview by fcriephana to Blackpool, where he Is staying. In160 words
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Advertisement183 1931-10-17 3 1 ORANGE SMASH 4©%, 1S C l uick ener gy and is "*|#s noivfattening. 'W^.M ORANGE SMASH is health and pep. jy But more than that it Jayjg^i is a real treat to the SggSH Prepared from the juice sjaffijgg^ of rich, ripe, sweet FRAMROZ&Co. f'Wte :[^U~~ Wr*? The wise183 words
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Advertisement57 1931-10-17 3 ELTOS" ARE STILL OBTAINABLE AT THE OLD PRICES WE hold stocks W^ff n!^ WE continue to °ff er a^ models Light W eights k< rates ruling be fore Service Quads (p\ thexecent exchange Hi^speed Quads JLljJ^ developments. SEE "ELTO" DISPLAY AT OUR MARINE SHOW-ROOM, RIVER VALLEY ROAD. UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED.57 words
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Article945 1931-10-17 4 RESEARCH WORK Tests in Laboratory and Field BY E. Y. WATSON Detroit. Mure car fcr less money." as embodied in the modern automobile, basically is the result of scientific research. Precision methods of determining standard of performance, comfort and length cf life in a motor vehicle945 words
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Article65 1931-10-17 4 The Penang Impressionists' annual exhibition was held last week at the Malay Drill Hall, Penang. An interesting feature is a number of sketches of Cyprus exhibited by the Rev. and Mrs. Keppel Gamier who visited Cyprus and Palestine while on leave. Other exhibitors include Mrs. Wallis, Mrs. Sinclair, Mr. Jackson65 words
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Article1173 1931-10-17 4 The Confessions of a Hardened! Motorist Life perpetually introduces us to some strange transformations. There is the large man whose voice cuts like an axe: at the office or factory he is the incarnation of ferocious power. His changing moods set the atmosphere for a couple of1,173 words
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Article311 1931-10-17 4 MU I TSAI CASE First Under Amended Honn Kom Ordinance A case, the first of it> kind lind Ordinance 13 Of 1929. Section MA. win with illegal tnUMMttom in mm tmk 9m in Hong KOBf last weak Tin fcftndinl a Chinese woman. Tsounn Sui-ln. guilty. For the prosecution. Mr q311 words
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Article30 1931-10-17 4 Canals for Ocean <"> II1<! Ships The Government annottl scheme will be started forth* turn Moscow into a harbour for sea-going steamers w:t! Caspian, the Black, an! tht30 words
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Advertisement402 1931-10-17 4 TH E DIRECTORS DECIDE ijENTLEMEN, my recommendation that we standardize on Nash cars for our traveling sales representatives is based upon my own personal experience as a Nash owner. I know definitely that the Nash is a thoroughly good car it is economical dependable and serviceable. "The fact that the402 words
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Advertisement99 1931-10-17 4 "1 ll r ~l "I! I -j —1 1 t_ it n T"L Ji I If r~ I Ki^.l 1 'V il If— lv.l/i'.vl'j^a'ii i L 77 "If -y cuuhuil>. lu nidKL cjuiiL sure yl^vN. i^^^ 1 Sunlight factory, as is shown Cl HflH in the left-hand picture. £IrUUUl r99 words
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Article2506 1931-10-17 5 COBRA IN PEAK HOUSE Some Strange Chinese Beliefs ;,i) enter houses, snakes that are dows. snakes which chase men, and kinds of snak wrre mentioned by C Hcrklots of the Hong Kong r •(< jt radio tr»k on the poi- ol Hong Kong. trkloti also2,506 words
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Article134 1931-10-17 5 Section of the Arsenal Gutted The rifle workshop of the Shanghai Arsenal was gutted by fire one morning recently causing damage estimated at $6,000,000 The Nantao fire brigades responded to the alarm, but martial law in that district hampered their progress and it was not till after the134 words
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Article123 1931-10-17 5 Timely Discovery In Constantinople Constantinople, Oct. 2. A plot to assassinate the Premier, Ghazi Mustapfei Kemal. was discovered a few hours before his departure for Greece, by the arrest, on an inward -bound steamer from Greece of two gunmen stated to be the hirelings of123 words
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Article518 1931-10-17 5 Thirty Youngsters Missing in Responsible for the abduction of more than 30 small children in the Yangtszepoo District during the past two or three months, a gang of five Chinese, including two women and two boys, were charged before Judge Hsiao in the Special District Court. Shanghai.518 words
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Article100 1931-10-17 5 U.S. Navy Saving £160 a Year on Typewriter Ribbons Washington. Uncle Sam find.-: it 13 necessary to economi.se in these days, with the business d-pression at its wevst. c?nd the prospect of a bis Budget deficit. The Nu.\y Department matt < eoncmise someVhert thinks Mr. Adams. Secretary100 words
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Advertisement358 1931-10-17 5 m m w^ m^a. m m^mwmm. -C^ v. 3 _____P^^^ ■^^Bft' ______il_i_^___P j!_ '•^^^__F -'■-■'•&83s _^n^^ r^ _BBBiMHHW__Hll_lß____________Bl__fffffr AnMint. TTurJF _v«f _Bfct K^^SSwBBB^^^MIHJBWjMt a TKml.^^^^^^^^ -M-Jfllfflmfflßßf^ MT M^^Ki^^Tt /^^^W 4PO ?^_^_sS _^.^__9_r 55_^fl >__^'^'«?!>-S__l-^__l ™-^B _r __I_^^^^; ___K_lM I ___4M___i «____x m mx&y mmimlfwmSssts^fM^sm^mmf^^m^^mk*.^. ___w^__ __________^_»__k t ,v w BngiffßßTr?«3S^^____r358 words
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Article, Illustration2264 1931-10-17 6 I By Our j j Film j Correspondent I What to I j See in j j Local j j Cinemas j THAT Hollywood which six months ago refused to allow a mu'iral number cf remain in the average production a::d openly declared "musicals" as2,264 words
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Article1023 1931-10-17 6 IVAN SHARP - Safety First Policy in Soccer IVAN SHARP (By An Unwelcome Development CLUBS INSPIRED BY FEARS OF RELEGATION A POSSIBLE REMEDY A new game of spotting has broken out in League football in England. When Sunderland played Arsenal at Highbury, the former club instructed Gallachcr. their inside-right, to fall back from1,023 words
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Article970 1931-10-17 7 PENANG COURT SI IT EftffiM Alleged in Had Condition On the aJtoCfttftom that a Vauxh-ii; car which he had purchased from the Eastern Aufco Company. Limit' Btacftpor*. had not ben up to Hi. variant* held out by the company and thai hMd frequently to be sent970 words
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Article43 1931-10-17 7 A New Quarterly Issued London. Oct. 14. The first number of the new quarterly "China Review" issued deals with a number of Chinese ♦opios of varied character in interesting fashion. The "review" is attractively pot up and inten:per.ed with illustrations. j43 words
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Article766 1931-10-17 7 INCITING TO DRINK "Over-Spiced Currie stuffs r By Our Indian Com-spcndcm Last July a committee appointed by Government composed of Mr. A. C. Baker, Adviser of Lands, Kedah (chairman), Capt. G. Walker, Slate Engineer and Mr. R. S. Chantler, Manager, United Patani Estate, reported on the766 words
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Article106 1931-10-17 7 Graeco-Turkish Friendship I Athens, Oct. 4. Gratco-Turkish friendship was sealed by speeches by M. Venizelos and Ismet Pasha, respective Premiers, at a banquet in honour of Ismet Pasha's visit. M. Venizelos said that if the Graeco-Turkish example found response among those whom the past still divided, humanity106 words
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Article83 1931-10-17 7 The engagement is announced of Patrick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O'Conncll, of Kinsale, Co. Cork, and Doris Sythy, daughter of Leonard A. Pacey, M.D.. of Hove. Sussex. Mr. O'Connell and his fiancee, who has been .staying on Torkington Estate for some time, are sailing for home by theM.M - 83 words
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Advertisement322 1931-10-17 7 LADIES pod tittina dresses for [ter appearance visit to the shop Oxley Road the most a nd respectable LADIES' gSsSMAKIWG SHOP in town. repn sented In the best books c;u\ be followed. hen to help you to look BE ST VITKACTIVE SELF. SHANGHAI STAR CO., otter fim <>1 similar ne).322 words
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Advertisement362 1931-10-17 7 is one of the eight reasons why they mdf^^M W%^^B I ttr W K^L g g gib I nim^^^% I Since 1921 we have constantly repeated the statement that Craven 'A' Cork-Tipped Cigarettes do not affect the throat. Read these facts, and you will know that this is why millions362 words
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Article850 1931-10-17 8 Farewell to New Two Hundred (From our Own Con- pondenti Lcndon, Sept. !<•. A valedictory meeting of the China Inland f Mission was held at the Centra) Hall. Westminster, en Tuesday. September Mil at 7; p.m.. to biri f.inwrii t> niaeionariee returning to China «md to others850 words
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Article64 1931-10-17 8 Wan Zakaria. a pupil of the Government English School, Alor Star, was drowned in the Anak Bukit River, near the Electric Power Station. Tambang Badak, on Thursday last. He went to bathe early in the morning and was not missed until the afternoon. His body was recovered the next morning.64 words
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Article181 1931-10-17 8 Pilgrim's Progress BestSeller !By Dutch Air Mail) I From Our Own Correspondent London. Sept. 29. The Rev. C. H Invin, who ha.s just retired from the position of general secretary and general editor of the Religious Tract Society, alter 35 years connection with the society, thinks that181 words
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Article65 1931-10-17 8 Mrs. Stephanie Sunnanek has sworn out a summons against her husband, Edward, in the Brooklyn courts because, it is alleged, he struck her on the nose while they were motoring when she continued to call out from the bock seat of the car, "Look out, Edward, you will65 words
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Article2020 1931-10-17 8 EMERGENCY NEEDS The Increase of Mobility Although the armoured fighting vehicle is the more sensational development of mechanization, the progress made tan adapting mechanical inventions to the needs of the older arai3 has been equally remarkable, writes a military correspondent of The Times in the2,020 words
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Article25 1931-10-17 8 Durms Septeuilx-r. 10.620 ChlBM patriatcd to China from tbt ;t> P.M.S. Towards the end ol tbt :uon'i\ tin NM falluip-oil in tho numtx-r Ol I*^25 words
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Advertisement211 1931-10-17 8 17latt-6reme e^df&^^ "^7 1 r Co id Cream b»^5 J| l" IJ *^L. a will keep your pores in working 5 y --h logne. It formsn lasting VH J_k^^^E;^^l It is the perfect night V f0Undati n f r pOWd r cream and should 1 1 1 f I f211 words
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Advertisement156 1931-10-17 9 VICTORIA THEATRE PATES FOR THE FOLLOWING ATTRACTIONS WILL HE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY GRANT-ANDERSON COMPANY THE FARREN REVUE COMPANY. MANTELL'S AMERICAN VAUDEVILLE COMPANY. HEIFETZ._ The World's Most Famous Violinist. WATCH FOR DATES. M4TIMEE &15 PAVILION 5 LAST NIGHT WOMAN to WOMAN STARRING BETTY COMPSON TO-MORROW (SUNDAY) PREMIERE PERFORMANCE LA U GHTER STARRING156 words
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Advertisement156 1931-10-17 9 i^Tuiu-jlu > °w C/ mi f) r> <} MATINEE TO-DAY AT 3.15 pull TO-NIGHT firm Positively LAST NIGHT of F. W. MURNAU'S Memorable Film Epic TABU Filmed in the South Seas with an entire native cast headed by the wistfully-alluring beauty RERI, who as a result of her wonderful acting156 words
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Advertisement213 1931-10-17 9 ■anr J^t MM K H i 1 m va «v <V xu. I*=-^^* M*fc I LLtKHUNb N? 6909 ifflfflr ,'3j MATINEES TO-DAY aid TOMORROW -at 3 p.m. 9 CHILDREN HALF PRICE I I m ici uri.v in ff.i£ x ».i.5 Yes We've done it aprain I Here it is As213 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article15 1931-10-17 10 BELITHER On Oct. 16 at Singapore, tc Mr. and Mrs. S. Belither. a daughter.15 words
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875 1931-10-17 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1931. THE IRISH FLARE UP. The news from Ireland will hardly cause surprise to those who have followed events there recently, indeed the letters of our Dublin correspondent have for mcnths past indicated that events had taken a very serious turn and that the875 words
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Article291 1931-10-17 10 The F.M.S. Court of Appeal will open in Ipoh on Mondav next. The Chinese Amateur Orchestra. Singapore, has been exempted from registration. Mr. S. Morota. manager of the Malay Rubber Co.. Seremban, has left for Japan. Mr. A. V. Aston has been appointed an Officer in Class 111 of the291 words
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DRASTIC MEASURES IN IRELAND
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Article118 1931-10-17 10 Government to Stamp Out Lawlessness [Reuter's Service] London, Oct. 16. Widespread arrests throughout the Irish Free State are expected immediately the Public Safety Bill suspending the Constitution is a read a LMrd hme to-day. Drastic provision? viil at once be enforced against armed conspirators menacing the State.118 words
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Article676 1931-10-17 10 Government Determined to Do Its Duty "We are determined that lawlessness must end. and end quickly," said Mr. Finian Lynch, Minister of Fisheries and Lands, addressing; a great meeting at Milton Malbay yesterday afternoon (wrote our own correspondent in Dublin on Sept. 21). "We are determined that676 words
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Article134 1931-10-17 10 Variety Entertainment Arranged Arrangements are in progress in connection with the above for a variety entertainment which will be given at the Victoria Theatre on November sth and 7th an evening and an afternoon performance. A strong programme has been drawn up which will include dancing, singing, conjuring,134 words
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Article116 1931-10-17 10 BOON TO TRADE FREE TO FIND Ts LEVEL v INTERNATIONAL n.\ A (f [British Radio— Offlnal s^rvic Commenting on the remarkabl of the pound sterlinu in term <»\ p currencies. The Times City ft may give rm to the inprn m h is bring pegged or116 words
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Article388 1931-10-17 10 (Continu-d from f» i; Dissentient. To-day thi council ifoimally to approve the draft kovttattei A communique issued hist nmht nwn\ that in earlier debates certain Council expressed a view that the dispute concvr^ not only the League Covenant ohajMfcai I also those of part two388 words
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Article46 1931-10-17 10 French .Minister Lmvci l« r America [Reuter'.s Sf rvm Paris IM I 1 M. Laval hit [or Le H M' rica where he will DoU <.n\. Mr. Hoover U ll.urf. o<i The II De France, on VhfcD M PMWOfJtr, has .suled fOC New If46 words
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Article73 1931-10-17 10 LONDON AND NEW YOKK TIN I* RUBBER PRICKS rFREE PRESS SERVICE COPY London. <>(t Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and notify to-day's tin prices fti Spot £129» 8 (£l30 7 h> £131 7.16 (fISS^) The market is stead) Messrs. Symington and notify to-day's rubber pn^ foIIOWS n^rrrl'd Spot 2 1573 words
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Article55 1931-10-17 10 The October number of Th the full report of the ISP i usual ISP. Notes, ami ;in on "Fomes Pseudo Ft'rrvn.-" >>• U" in addition to the usual featun article deals with the PWtrtetl a lighter touch is introdrnvd i amusing illustrated |MMH bg s,. N. G. Low: -Falling StanM.M - 55 words
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Advertisement115 1931-10-17 10 CTAD I I -^jp I »3 1 Ul IS THERE ALLSOPPS IN THE HOUSE? BY SPECIAL AJ^ H M THE WG APPOINTMENT TO lt^ F SIAM NOW ON VIEW— A NEW SHIPMENT OF GENUINE CUT CRYSTAL WARE FOR DOMESTIC, FANCY AND FOR EVERYDAY USE. A VISIT WILL CONVINCE YOU B.115 words
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Advertisement39 1931-10-17 10 jWflWOtt;) ASJMUUGUS PEDESTRIANS SHOULD WEAR WHITE GARMENTS it is suggested. Lots do, we feel sure, and some attain to haloes. The fortunate ones get "GAFLAC" ACCIDENT POLICIES. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone €480.39 words
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Article, Illustration2328 1931-10-17 11 INVITATION TO THE UNITED STATES BRIAND'S SPEECH AT GENEVA LEAGUE AN!) MANCHURIA PROBLEM JAPAN THE ONLY DISSENTIENT League of Nations Council, at Geneva, decided to an invitation to the Lnited States to send an observer the deliberations on the Manchurian question. The Japanese delegate, Mr Yoshizawa, was the only dissentient2,328 words
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Article810 1931-10-17 11 THE COMMUNISTS Mr. MacDonald and Mr. Henderson Opposed fPREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHTI London, Oct. 16. Among the few surprise General Election nominations to-day were those of Communist candidates against Mr MacDonaki and Mr. Henderson, leader of the Labour Opposition. The New Party candidate at Chatham is under810 words
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Article28 1931-10-17 11 Vote of Confidence Passed I Reuter's Service] Berlin, Ort. If. The Reichstag passed the vote of confidence in the Bruening Government by 2'J4 votes to 270.28 words
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Advertisement349 1931-10-17 11 ■^o^^ DON'T FORGET YOUR FRIENDS xjfc!!s at home this We have pleasure in announcing that our "Christmas gifts for the folks at home" scheme is again at the service of our customers for Christmas 1931. The prices quoted in each instance include all charges for packing, postage and duty. The349 words
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Article510 1931-10-17 12 THE 1932 ESTIMATES $1,600,000 REVENUE FALL THIS YEAR DISAPPEARING SURPLUS A deficit of over $1,000.01)0 on the year's Working, despite savings on the budget of $2,500,000, Is shown by the draft estimates of the Singapore Municipality for 1932, vhich we.v published as a supplement to the Government Gazette510 words
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Article143 1931-10-17 12 A Javanese lv.med Buja: bin Ali was produced before the Di trict Jucl-e. Mr. G. C. Dodd on Thursday morning to answer a charge of voluntarily causing previous hurt to his uife by means of a chopper, inflicting serious cuts on the head and body. Accused admitted having attacked V&143 words
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303 1931-10-17 12 Report on Financial Problems AN APPEAL TO GANDHI t ßritish Radio— Official Service] Rugby, Oct. 15. When the Federal Structure Committee of the Ir.dian Round-Table Conference resumed diccusiion of the Finance Sub-Committees report. Lord Peel <the chairman of the subcommittee aitd the speeches indicated general MWHC303 words
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Article194 1931-10-17 12 France Creates a New [Reuter's Service! Paris. Oct. 15. For the first time in the history of the Bank of France the gold reserve exceeds 60.000.000.000 I francs. The weekly balance sheet shows 60.539.000.000. which is an increase of 726.000.000 francs over last week. CHECKING THE FLOW FROM194 words
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Article124 1931-10-17 12 Unemployed Insurance Vetoed Vancouver, Oct. 16. The American Federation of Labour, holding a convention here, re-affrmed its stand for legalisation of the sale of 2.75 per cent beer at the next session of Congresr. but declined to support a motion for repeal of the Volstead Act. The124 words
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Article63 1931-10-17 12 Conflicting Reports of Outbreak [Reuter's Service] mm York, Oct. 10. An armed revolt Is reported to have broken out in Ecuador. Senor Alfredo Moreno. President cf the Senate, has proclaimed himself head of the State. Strict censorship prevails and reports are most contradictory. One declares the Cabinet have63 words
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Article81 1931-10-17 12 The October issue of Straits Produce contains a very amusing article on "The Untruthful History of Singapore." in which the adventures of Standfast Baffle-; are described and the dis-r-very cf Java and the inland of Singapore. There are the usual witty "pahStS" and many cDitoons. Contributors to the81 words
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Article49 1931-10-17 12 The K.D P. Limited, Londoi, have been authorised to file a specification of an invention or a pRNM cf concentrating latex: and Mr. i #i ns Schweizor, of Mos-rs Diethelm and Co., nqapore, has been authorised to file a speci•^tion of an Invention for an all-metal latex ro.ifrulrting tank49 words
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Article615 1931-10-17 12 I WHAT EXAMPLE WILL DO Mr. Aw Boon Haw's Action Inspires Generosity The Chinese Foreign Famine Relief Committee of 12 Jinkee Road, Shanghai, has received 1 a donation of $200,000 from a Chinese and the jitter accompanying the gift Is quite out of the us.al.615 words
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Article320 1931-10-17 12 Death of Former Straits Police Officer It is with regret that we announce the death In England of Mr. R. P. Sheridan, who. until his disablement in the s^llant execution of h:s duty more than five yean: apo. was a popular and able officer c*" the320 words
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Article72 1931-10-17 12 A pretty wedding took place in Dagenham lart month at the Parish Church, when Miss Ann'e Laurie Mordey, eMest daughter of the late Mr. W. H. O. Mordey, of the Prison PenTtrrjrnt Kuota L"mnur. rr\d Mm. Mordey. of 1, Finnymcre Road, Dagenham, was married to Mr.72 words
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Article43 1931-10-17 12 The Committee beg to acknowledge with many thanks the following donations Previously acknowledged $7,115.90. S. H B Employees Co-opt. T. and L. Socy. 100.00. Messrs. Fraser and Neave Ltd., (2r>d contrib) 100.00. United Banks Football Club 9.00. i Total $7,324.9043 words
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Article724 1931-10-17 12 PUBLIC OPINION NEEDED S.S.A. Committee Arranges Meeting The following are minutes of a meeting of the Straits Settlements Association Committee he!d in the Singapore Exchange Room on October, 9th. Pre ent Mr. G. G. Franklin (Vice President). Mr. O. R. S. Bateman, Mr. R. St. J. Braddell,724 words
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Article195 1931-10-17 12 The Cause a Complete Mystery Shortly after h?Jf-pa^t sevon last night electric light and power in Kuala Lumpur and all places rerved by the Bungs-ir Pnwe* 1 S'ation failed without warning, says Thursday's Malay Mail. The cause of the failure of the current is a mystery.195 words
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Article307 1931-10-17 12 "Talkies," Flying and Trains For First Time EVENTFUL TOUR During his first visit to Malaya, the li-yewr-old Sultan cf Brunei, who returned to Singapore yesterday, lunching with HE. the Gcv.r or <S.r Cecil Clementi) at Government Hou?e. and sails for Brunei this morning, his done nvany307 words
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Article230 1931-10-17 12 Walter Abeye^oona^ekera Appeals In Vain Despite the repeated appeals of his counsel, Mr. E. E. C. Thuraisingham. Walter Abeyegoonasekera a well-known Singapore business man from Ceylon, was adjudicated bankrupt by Mr. Justice a'B. Terrell in the Bankruptcy Court yesterday. Mr. Thurairingham applied for a month's adjournment of the230 words
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Article118 1931-10-17 12 Candidature of Mr. James A. Reed Kansas City. S«pt. 28. Politicians to-day believed that James A. Reed would soon announce his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination in view of his declaration that prohibition must bo considered in the presidential campaign from the economic standpoint. In a statement118 words
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268 1931-10-17 12 When the United Chirc-e Musical Association held it^ 12th. Annual General Meeting at 12 Kirk Terrace, on the 7th instant the Chiirmnn. Mr. Koh Soon Huat referred to th> d-ath of Mr. T. B. Cocker. Patron of the Association, which news was rereived with much regret268 words
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Article207 1931-10-17 12 SCHEME COMPLETED TO OPERATE WHEN TIM*. IMPROVE S IMPERIAL AIRWAYS s I British Radio— Ollici.i) s. Hn-' Sir Eric Geddts. the thai] Airways, announced at fee ;M day th.it in consultancy md the Air Minister (Lord A: had been planned by taper! Vide a weekly air207 words
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Article61 1931-10-17 12 An Extended Flight Begins British Radio Oflfetel Btt RuchN. o, t. u The Royal Air Force WM Afri< arrived to-day at Basra ;md left .1 Khartoum. The flight began \vstcrd;iv from !i and involves a cruise over the wh Africa. The planes will make more th;in61 words
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Article38 1931-10-17 12 Estimates Pruned by $61,000,000 {Reuters S«*r\irei WMMBgtm. Oct. |j Complying with Mr. Hoover'., dm greater ecunomv. the Navy Mr Adams, h's submitted rovi>« d stnntially eutttaf the 1033 Tfct »v--ductions amount to newrj 161 I38 words
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Article44 1931-10-17 12 23 More American Hank Failures [Renter*! Buifc New York. Oct. II In addition to t Jit Y banks with rMOUfcei t:>-d- y's btnktaf n v altl h Carolina, three in Pennsylvania I Virpinia, four in Hen JeiMf and two to M44 words
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Article41 1931-10-17 12 Bethlehem Yougstcwi Interests [Renter^ Bi nln i \c\\ York, lit l The long rum mred v r V. Btee] Oorpormtlon tnd y- u Corporation has been defl I to the changed cotuhtu ils of tnu to Bethlebem*! president.41 words
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Article42 1931-10-17 12 Coma From Which he is N»* Expected to Wake IRe ut« r's S( rvn A\>st Orange, x." i<t*.-v Mr. Ediron i; staking Inta I he is rot expected to vnkt H only six tea: poun.- iul ii p Of If42 words
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Article136 1931-10-17 12 Amongst utlon tato a n mittee No. 3 held on Octal fi llowins: Approved deign for i R^acl from Ifoulmeln Rot ■Ufgestod carruißi-way of 4 i I ed to 30 feet. Approved rounding vSf of COl of Newton Road and Tli BH moval cf f.vo traffic Island In136 words
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Article596 1931-10-17 13 Spurs Lack Sound Playing I Policy (From Our Own Correspondent] !By Dutch Air Mail! London, Sfit. 29. Manchester United were a much better side ■gthMt Chestor/iPlci thnn the 3—l margin in their favour suggests. For a spell in the first half Chcst?rf eld wore quicker on the ball,596 words
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Article164 1931-10-17 13 Powers of Referees Reduced Paris, Sept. 2. By a cieciv.ion of the Fivnrh Boxing Federation an inteivstiiig departun bM been made from the eld Queensbcrry Rules in so far as they affect the powers of referees. Under the new rule rcierces will no longer be called upon164 words
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Article25 1931-10-17 13 Mr. E. Bagot, C.P.0.. Trengganu, who was wounded in the leg whilst the Police were out after n mnn-oHinr ticor. is making a ccxid recoveiy.25 words
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Article416 1931-10-17 13 Hooi Hye Helps Shanghai to Beat Hong Kong Hong Konsr, Oct. 6. The defeat of the men's intorport tennis team r.nd the overwhelming victory cf our players hi Shanghai were not wholly unexpected considering the relative strength of the two team:; that vere sent North (says the South416 words
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Article296 1931-10-17 13 Scotland's Win Against Ireland 'From Our Own Correspondent* London, Sept. 11. Scotland, who beat England and Wales in last month's international matches at Hoylake played their last match of the season on Saturday, when they met Ireland on trhe Newcastle (Co. Down) Club's course. There was a pleasant change296 words
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Article57 1931-10-17 13 SATURDAYS TIES Coltart and Mrs. Kunzli (owe 15.!', > vs. Kelly and Miis Skey (owe 15.4). Mr. and Mrs. Warden <owe 40 > vs. Bowman and Miss Riley (owe 15>. Knov.les and Mrs. Hunter me 15 vs. Misselbrook and Miss Bevan (acr.) Holiday vs. ?.fadfrv.ick. MONDAY'S TIES Anderson57 words
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Article222 1931-10-17 13 Sundial on the Moray Links Elgin. "In their boyhood they carried on the Moray Links" is the inscription on the base of a srndial which was unveiled beside the home green on the Moray Golf Course at Lossiemouth to the memory of two former caddies Captain222 words
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Article30 1931-10-17 13 Mr. Christopher Mills, a solicitor ol tht Supreme Court of England, has arrivt d in Kuala Lumpur to join thn leqal firm of Bannon and Bailey m nn assistant. M.M.30 words
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Article412 1931-10-17 13 Swansea's Fifth Successive Victory iFrcm Our Own Corn snondentl I<ondon. Kept. 2K. Rugby was hi f u!l swini* on Saturday, for not only were all the principal sides engaged, but there was also a county friendly, in which Lancashire beat Somerset in a convincing ■anaer, namely. iB-12. Biackncath412 words
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Advertisement234 1931-10-17 13 Best English Pork tempting, and nutritious Etptt one of Wall's famous Sausages is filled with rich, succulent meat from pnme. da'ry-fed stock. Spices and condiments, perfectly b!end;ns with it, import the piquant flavour which makes W*ll> Saasa»;'-> so deliriously appetising. you ran enjoy Walls Sau.ages as well as in London.234 words
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Advertisement96 1931-10-17 13 If LOOK AT HER! <ji A SOLID little rock of firm k ,f\ flesh, with fine straight m 2 j^ limbs, a beautiful, healthy F 2 colour and even, white, good t quality teeth. L 2 She has the intelligence of the 4 v perfect food, which supplies the L96 words
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Advertisement860 1931-10-17 14 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. rOMNIGHTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Thrice Monthly Set vice Liverpool. Havre and Glasgow. P Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due. galls PERSEUS For M'seilles, C'blanca, L'don. R'dam A860 words
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Advertisement547 1931-10-17 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd* (Incorporated In England). "ELLERMAN" LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. 0.8. CITY OP KHIOB For Havre, London, Rotterdam and Hfcmtmr* Oct. SO 8A CITY OP WINDSOR For London, Rotterdam, H'burg and O'gow Nov 14 OUTWARDS. TO HONG547 words
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Advertisement473 1931-10-17 14 British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated in England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMtyr LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN Dr<e iv— T««ma«e. Singapore. ronnil^ MACEDONIA 11,000 Oct. 17 KALYAN 8 001 i473 words
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Advertisement767 1931-10-17 15 0. S. K. Line. FXROPK AFRICA. NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INDIA. u H.%81 I Of* ANCiELES and NE%* VOKK Express Freight Service- (Prom Kooe Nov. 8 K M\id LONDON, Rotterdam. Humour* «Br^»riHti sn n Antwerp ,ia Colombo. Aden and Port Said Oct. 18 19 |AMI IK«» MARU DIRBAN. P767 words
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Advertisement609 1931-10-17 15 mil SAILING NOTICK j\\ PKESIDEiNT UNEKm. IK Kit TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AN U BQisi UN I I rl&OM HlNGAPOfttt: ANO PtNANO tu COLOMBO 1 IB HI I HUB*. P,^«T «AIO. ALEXANDRIA \PM;* vvfi /IB f Ai'ilve Leave i <-^». %rrivc m^LV Km I i «>ore. t» pore. »*rii*ii« r%609 words
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Advertisement828 1931-10-17 15 K. P. M. HONINWJJKE PAKETVAART MAATStUAPPU r ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OP BATAVIA 'Incorporated In Holland.) OWOMR CX>NTRA*^T WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN OOVCKMMai" rnlßPbone No 6451, with sub-connections to. Passage »r*»i»r»i Transhipnfent, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. •♦"urH^fiu^v** in the Btiaits Settlements (Singapore ano ♦*•>..*..• oZ the NM»«IAMtt OFFICIAL INFORMATION828 words
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Advertisement536 1931-10-17 16 Burns Pfailp Line. (Incorporated In Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA. DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7.375 tons) and the 88. MANOOLa (3.352 ton*). [Cargo only] •a. MARELLA to one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de536 words
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Advertisement339 1931-10-17 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. L (I&oorpontod In UAA.) "V| I GENERAL AGENTS. I NEW YORK SERVICK. Regular Freight Service to Httfyn, New (J Philadelphia and Baltimore (v\* Suez) *>*• Salt* M.B. SILVERYEW Nov. 3 Nov. 9 N M.S. SILVERCYPRESS Nov. 24 Nov. 30 M.S. SILVERWALNUT Dec. 8 r>c. l4 For rates339 words
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Advertisement212 1931-10-17 16 LWq»U> TttAVgj sedU^ For Everything Appertaining to Travel, Banking and Freight Apply 39, Robinson Road, Singapore. Tele. 5907. BIBBY LINE [LONDON ADDRKSS 22. PALL !VL\LL. LONDON. s\\ of fast twin-screw Oil Dnv-v. Mail Passenger Vessels b« RANGOON. COLOMBO. ■AUHUIi PLYMOL'TH AND LONDON with through connection from S; and Penang. HOMEWARD212 words
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Miscellaneous678 1931-10-17 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BT TRAIN Bangkok every Monday A Thursday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturday 6 pjn. Kuan tan (via Jerantut) e p.m. Kelantan every Sunday 4 p.m. Tuesday and Friday 7.30 ajn. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siaui 7.30 a.m. F.M.S., Batu Anam, Batu678 words
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Miscellaneous598 1931-10-17 16 CHURCH SERVICES ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL 20TH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 6.50 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.30 a.m. Matins. 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). 9.15 a.m. Holy Communion. 10 a.m. Childen's Service. 5.30 p.m. Evensong (Choral) and Sermon. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. Holy Communion. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7598 words
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Article32 1931-10-17 17 RUBBER SEEDS A rate of freight of GSIO.OO per 20 cwt. has been fixed in respect of this article to Pacific Coast ports effective as from October 16th.. 1931.32 words
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Article26 1931-10-17 17 Per K.N.I.L.M. plane from Batavia: Miss Hamblin. Mr. Tan Kien Nio, Miss Tjoa Lien Hwa Nio. Mr. Lo A. Tjan. From Medan: Mr. Wiemans.26 words
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Article17 1931-10-17 17 Per K.N.I.L.M. plane. To Medan Mr. Hammonds. To Batavia. Mr. P. A. Barton, Mr. Schupf.17 words
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Article254 1931-10-17 17 Mount Faber Night Time Signals to be Established Date. On Monday. October 19th. 1931; without further notice. Position. On the Time Ball mast on southeastern slope of Mount Faber. Lat. lo 16' N. long. 1030 49' E (approx). Details. The signals are determined by means of three254 words
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Article147 1931-10-17 17 How Illicit Opium is Concealed Two more seizures of non -Government chandu and opium were made on Thursday by the Preventive Service of the Government Monopolies. In the first case, when the revenue officers boarded the Van Heutsz their attention was drawn to some large barrels labelled Red147 words
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Article268 1931-10-17 17 Telegrams Over the Telephone A phonogram service will be commenced on October 19th. enabling telephone subscribers to despatch and receive telegrams by telephone direct to and from the Telegraph Office. Singa'pore. Confirmatory copies will be forwarded to the sender in the case of telegrams despatched and to the268 words
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Article118 1931-10-17 17 When the Marudu sailed for Singapore on September 23rd.. says the 8.N.8. Herald, she took away on her last trip Mr. J. E. Rutter; Chief Engineer, who has been on the Borneo run almost continuously for 12 years. We understand he is going to the Klang on transfer. Wo shall118 words
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Article467 1931-10-17 17 Brigade's Long Fight With Blaze Two Chinese firemen were rushed to hospital at Shanghai on Oct. 4. afternoon suffering from carbon mmoxide poUonirig. sustained whilst endeavouring to overcome the fire on board the rteamer Kian. The Kian. which was loading up at No 2 buoy, caught fire467 words
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Article463 1931-10-17 17 Colourful Phrases from the Navy Writing recently in a contemporary a naval officer asks the following: What would our language be if it weren't for the Navy? It would be lacking many colourful phrases which few people realise came from the Navy. "The gilt off the463 words
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Article86 1931-10-17 17 The Port Swettenham floods subsided or* Tuesday with the ebb of the tide, but next morning there was a recrudescence of the trouble with the return cf the high tide, and godowns, bungalows, railway sidings and quarters, the quarantine camp and the A.P.C. installation were86 words
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Article36 1931-10-17 17 The Osaka Shoen Kaisha. which runs the round the world service via South Africa and South America and also the South America return service, send us brightly got-up folders illustrating the features of visits to Japan.36 words
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Advertisement453 1931-10-17 17 THE Singapore Free Press (Daily and Weekly Editions). Head Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. telephone: 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE The premier morning daily in Malaya. Delivered with the Chota Hazn each morning. Latest news latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special features include453 words
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Advertisement352 1931-10-17 17 The Hew x^ SCEHIC ROUTE \T V~v Through Nature's WonderlandThe Canadian Rockies Cross Canada from Vancouver by the route of the lowest altitude and easiest gradient of any transconl tinental line. Yet see the highest Canadian Rocky peaks and the rugged wonde-s of Jasper National Part hir Booklets and Information352 words
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Article351 1931-10-17 18 Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following Is a list of stations which can be received in Singapore daily:— Java Stations: Bandoeng PLM 24.46 metres from about 5.20 pm. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney. Australia, and nher stations. Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok,351 words
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Article75 1931-10-17 18 The following programmes of music will be iroadeast by the studio orchestra of Radio Saigon, under the direction of M. Andre Soyer. SATURDAY The Magic Flute, Mozart; The Garden of »aradise, Ch. Silver; Solo for violoncello by time. Simone Chefnay; La Fileuse, Mendelsohn; Petite Maison, Grise, Lohr; Fantasy75 words
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53 1931-10-17 18 J!£M££ regular broado^ (Except Sunday, and Public Holidays). FRIDAY on 65 Metres FROM THE STUDIO 6.30 p.m. Krontchong Music. 7.00 English. 7.15 r British Official Wireless News 725 Recital of H.M.v. Record^ Music 8 -30 m Close down. SUNDAY on 05 Metres ORCHESTRAL CONCERT FROM53 words
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Article54 1931-10-17 18 22-Year-Old Assassination Recalled London, Oct. 1. The death of Lady Wyllie. in London recalls the MaasatettlQQ of her hus-band. Colonel Sir Curzon Wyllie, aide de camp to th? then Secretary of State for India, Lord Morley. by an Indian student under dramatic circumstances at the Imperial Institute54 words
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Article174 1931-10-17 18 Knight's Son as Policeman Sir Buy Fowler. viee-pr.voVnr 101 I the London. Midland and S'-tt.v)i Rafll M motoring to his ofTiO' in Df. \\l.>: J he'd up by i policermn. While oth- r :< jn; of traffic flowed past, S.r I! i:rv m;l<<i li policeman. Then,174 words
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Article140 1931-10-17 18 Followed Dunn? Railv Journey i C v ;!r;it!n. Oct. UNI has boon roc> vrc' of murder of an Indian Christian < in-law of Mr. C. C. CHUttmort, tr "J peetot oJ tiie Man rd o: 1 I York. MizifTnrpur branch. tnveOtof with Mr. OaHlmore'i *tf< lf^ now140 words
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Advertisement481 1931-10-17 18 SHE WOOED ABOUT HER WEIGHT I Hbirtctl taknm Kruachen Salts a month .u">. I hu\r I<-J 5 pminds in freight, and I fad m If Nnr« |o *t 6 stones, l .nil full <»f vigour, vrhereaa l>«»foiv I VM BWriiod ;tln>iit my COndl* tioti. us I w.ik listh >- aii'l481 words
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Advertisement914 1931-10-17 18 BANKS AND INSURANCE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital In 600,000 share* of £5 each £3.000,00( Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors C3.000.000 HEAD OFFICE 38, BLshopsgate. London, E.G. 2. Agencies and Branches A lor Star Hong Kong 1914 words
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Miscellaneous1079 1931-10-17 18 n nT p mt WIJK H fa 'rv^--£EEEEJ^IIEEEES: gjf% 1 ,i *.v ->-^v^. -v. —^s?^^ \^K ft i^"J JiiJP Wo arc to have no broadcasting station here. That, at least, is the general feeling at present, uid a very dismal one it is. Have we asked for too much? Most1,079 words
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Miscellaneous620 1931-10-17 18 notices, and letters addressed to the missions. On Sundays and other feast days at 11 a.m liturgical and spiritual letters are read for the sick." Mcd?rn Wireless states: The new French Colonial station (Pontoise) it already finding it difficult to meet the programme demands of its overseas listeners. It was620 words
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Article40 1931-10-17 19 i n 1 Kota Tinjjffi Profits COPYRIGHT] I.n:i I- <)<'!. IC profit ol forward tM^Ttt ik n. D the year of b 3.U. They pi of £537. There r a farthing a 083 Of £1.532 and ait loss of40 words
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Article219 1931-10-17 19 H ields atul Low ONIN L neral m tetmg of the Ltd was held v.c. :i s < id. thil id .1 trou < :ic ior the d a con t :int revivon as to rubb r and the n ceipts. So far as rn d however,219 words
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Article263 1931-10-17 19 :-.u r v> the editor of AIT sorrow thn htute :t.ci we .^lr:ll perhaps usn even man tally in rths of the inDi lii surtax fit bk on inc::mrs y v< n- much on which the b r i Dutch B C6 250 And i and imatri263 words
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Article205 1931-10-17 19 LEWIS PEAT'S REPORT Dangers of Restriction Rumours Singapore, Oct. 16. t has eontinued Orm throughout Vl "uif Interest has bean shown by speculators. The nnaneai is due to the pect of aa early Tftmini between the and British G vernments to control output m h me lo:m or ether. Should205 words
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Article240 1931-10-17 19 Singapore. Oct. 15. Tlie prut- 01 the commodity continue! to improve and shows a gain of on balmice since the date of ov.r last report. T -riay tablet quote London unchanged Bt 1 IS I6& and New York up 1 1(5. at 4 IS 16 pold. Tiu furmor240 words
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Article218 1931-10-17 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT Singapore, Oct. 16. Main market Interest la for the ni)nce cen- d i:\ speculatrf rubber shares and quotations advanced several points over the last Nip!e <:f days, the ttcal position of rubber ctosk< re. b m bsd as ever, ;ind U.S.A. consumption of S3 969 tons218 words
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Article115 1931-10-17 19 SABLAS— NORTH BORNEORUBBER Consequent upon the serious conditions pre--1 vailinu in the industry. Sablas North Borneo— Rubber. Limited, suspended tapping as from December 31, 1930. and the effects of this decision «re reflected in the accounts fcr the year ended April 30. the profit and lass account being divided so115 words
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Article335 1931-10-17 19 To- Day's Price Changes EXCHANGE KATES October 16 SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2|4 7|32 London, 3 months' sight 24 5,22 London, 60 days' sight 24 3 32 London, 30 days' sight 2|4 I|l6 London, demand 2,4 London, T.T. 2|3 ***** Lyons, Paris, demand Hambuig, demand New York, demand Batavia,335 words
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70 1931-10-17 19 October 16th.. 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers. R.S.S. equal to London Standard, Spot 9 i s 9 v Standard R.S.S. on Tender Oct 9', S'November 9 1 9 v December 9 1 g^ Jan. -March 9 7 S 10 April-June 1OV» 10% Tone of Market70 words
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Article838 1931-10-17 19 i LOSING QUOTATION f H. Hong Bank .$5O) 40.50 41.80 Henry Waugh and Co. <SlO> 3.00 4.00 Kinta Electric (Si) 60 70 Malacca Bectric Ord. ($1) 1.19 1.12 4 Malacca Bectric Prtis csi» l go i.Bo Malayan Breweries (40) par 05 prem. nom Maynard and Co (S10»838 words
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Article132 1931-10-17 19 Changes in Representative Prices (.United Press Association J New York, Oct 14. 15 American Can Ccm. 79 80 Lilies Service 7-, s 71, Co.ombia Gas and Elec. 19 T 19% Curtis Wright 2U 2 bite trie Bond and Sli.rrt 13 19'^ Gen. Electnc 23 29 s132 words
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Article238 1931-10-17 19 Mr. Donald W. Smith, Asst. American Trade Commissioner, 7A, Ocean Building, Singapore, has Just received by cable the following j^.tatistics relating to the foreign trade of the United States with Middle Asia. FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 1931 Total Exports from United States G5162,000,000 Total238 words
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Article168 1931-10-17 19 UNITED SU A BETONG 'By Dutch Air Maill London. Sept. 'IX. The secretaries to the United Sua Betoi g Rubber Estates have issued a brief statement on the company's position, "in view of the prevailing conditions and having regard to the fsu that the beard has decided to make a168 words
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Article943 1931-10-17 19 OUAYULE AT LAST Arc Mahjra'g Plantations Doomed The goayule shrub, a commerlcal source of india-rubber that can be grown outside the tropics, is now being successfully cultivated In California, and rubber is being manufactured from it Guayule rubber constituted about on«»-nfth cf the American supply as early943 words
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Article79 1931-10-17 19 I British Radio— Official ScrrlreJ Rugby. Ort. la. Foreign exchanges are: AmsU-riLim 9;».> Athens 304. Bombay Ik. M&4L Berlin 17. Brussels ftHi Bucharest 640. Rio 3» 4 Buenos Alrp* 32 CoiK'iihngen If Geneva 1 9 Helsingfor* 192'.., Hour Kong Is. 2\.d., Lksbun to©\, Madi. rid 43'., Milan 74 MonU-79 words
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Advertisement76 1931-10-17 19 I **-m UMM*M* Assurance in fore;- over 538.000.00f I The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. I in the Straits Settlement*) I «KM) OFPICE Winchester Houae. Singapore LONDON OFFICE: 27. Old Jewry, EtO. a* rvunpany has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the Brttlßh Life76 words
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Article633 1931-10-17 20 TO-DAY'S FOOTBALL Interesting League Matches Thru' of \h-.- four leading First Division clubs are playing at home to-day and with this advantage have the ehancc of getting further away from their less well placed rivals. The exception ai-e the Wednesday, and their visit to Evert633 words
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Article36 1931-10-17 20 France May Not fßeuter's Service] Paris. Oct. 16. The French Olympic Committee has confirmed its decision net to countenance French participation in the Olympic Games of 1932 unless Government makes the requi.Mte grants there-36 words
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Article145 1931-10-17 20 Volunteers vs. Garrison To-day The foOowint will represent the Gaiiison against th< S.V.C. this afternoon on the Padang: Pte. EMfOfld; Pte. Clarke <66>. Ptr. Wickes. Pt Miller, Lieut. Brymn; Pie. Goddard and Pte. Miller; Lieut. Firth. Lieut. Tarrant. Lieut. CunpbeE Plfc Cordy Pte. Clarke. Ptc Fry. L.-cpl Ailon,145 words
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Article115 1931-10-17 20 On Sunday, the "A" Cla^s will start at 10 a.m.. and will sail the first of a series of three races for the Pulo Jong Challenge Cup. The course will be pr;.ted in the usual position on the morning i.i the race. Starting at 10.10 a.m.115 words
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Article487 1931-10-17 20 S.R.C. BEATEN Second Padang Hockey "Derby" S.C.C. 2nd XI 3; S.R.C. 2wi XI 2. The S.C.C. 2nd XI avenged the S.C.C. Ist Xls defeat earlier in the week at the hands of the S.R.C. by defeating the S.R.C. 2nd. XI at the S.R.C. last evening487 words
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Article127 1931-10-17 20 Sepoy Lines vs. Keppel Match The following are the teams for the match between S^poy Lines and KCfpel to be played at S»?poy Lines to-morrow. Sepoy Lines players mentioned first > 9. Carr and English WB. Irvine Jones and Barron. 9.05 Horsley and Barry vs. Jackson and Ridout. 9.10127 words
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125 1931-10-17 20 Friday's games in the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club tournament retailed a 1 follows: Op*n Mixed Doubles Miss Toby and R. F. Smith beat Mi<=- Norris and Mcttu 6—l. 6—3. Mrs. Drew and Palmer brat Mrs. Bellamy and Lt. Phillips 6 o, G 3. Handicap Mixed125 words
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Article56 1931-10-17 20 Results of Friday's ties in the Tanglin Club tennnis tournament were as follows. Ladies' Doubles Handicap Miss Shelley and Miss Mayson roc. 4 beat Mrs. D. M. Miller and Mrs. Wint-.r we. 2 6 3, 6—3. GRIFF CLP Hong Kong Bank w.o. against Police. Municipality teat Public56 words
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Article87 1931-10-17 20 Ladies' Singles Final Mrs. N. S. Hogan beat Mrs. La Brooy 4 6, 6—o. 7—5. Mixed Doubles Miss M. Lev/is and Dr. G. de Souza beat Miss Z. Clarke and M. G. Eber 6 4. 6—3. Results of ties on Friday were. Doubles Handicap G. A. Lowe87 words
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Article781 1931-10-17 20 CONTROL BOARD MEETS Invitation From India Declined The Australian Cricket Board of Control has received a letter from the Marylebone Cricket Club stating that the club intends carrying out the tour of Australia in 1932-33 as planned, (says a Sydney message to "The Brisbane Courier"').781 words
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Article146 1931-10-17 20 Team Defeated by R.A.F. 14—0 Rallies College were defeated In their first Rugby game on their own ground by the R.A.F. to the tune of 14 points 0. The College team has been sadly depleted since last year when they put up some pretty good shows. The146 words
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26 1931-10-17 20 The finals of the Men's and Ladies' Singles Championships will be played off at 2 p.m. instead of 2.30 p.m. as previously advised.26 words
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Article624 1931-10-17 20 SINGAPORE RACES To the Editor. Sir. The comments which my letter has evoked seem to be very unconvincing in face of the facts. They may be intended as camouflage and judging by them, the real reason for the exclusion of Class I ponies from next programme624 words
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Article391 1931-10-17 20 PORT DICK SON YACHTING Singapore R. Y. Clubs Challenge Cup Last Sunday the race for the Royal Singapore Yacht Clubs Challenge Cup was sailed under ideal conditions so that, although the course was a long one, it was completed in 2% hours. The course was from, the Club buoy to391 words
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Article73 1931-10-17 20 The first matinee boxing programme takea place on Sunday afternoon nt the Garden Arena (Lien City Ring) commencing at 4 p.m. The programme consists of ten bouts of four rounds each, the contestants all being newcomers to the local ring. Al Rivers, the popular American boxer, will act73 words
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