The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 26 October 1931
1931-10-26
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Title Section16 1931-10-26 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,476. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1931. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article391 1931-10-26 1 The League Council adjourned on Saturday after rejecting the Japanese rcurter-proposals and adopting the Council resolution under which the Japanese trccps must withdraw by Nov. 16 Page 9. It was disclosed by the Premier m an election speech at Sea ham that he had declintd a high391 words
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Article1339 1931-10-26 1 I To one who knows his native land fairly well from the Moray Firth to the Sol way. it is a rare pleasure to light upon an unfamiliar region and absorb its charms m a leisurely and half-conscious mood, while mind and body are temporarily released from the strain1,339 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement244 1931-10-26 1 KELVINATOR THE FINEST II X TKIC REFRIGERATOR KVER BUILT X CLOUET CO., LTD. StSi.M'ORE. vrr\i«r 2-1 Raffles Quay RAFFLES HOTEL MA I.\Y.VS PREMIER HOTEL yS E vr i vyrv accommodation yS WITH MODERN SANITATION >^A> W^ It RMS MODERATE yr4*P *C>^ s^P%& X TtESDAY cv>V J^X DINN£ R and DAr244 words
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Advertisement175 1931-10-26 1 TAe Man Who VOLUNTEERED To accept a Salary Cut "GOLD tILD V lw*&L RARITY*' LABEL" i 4p3L^; M isr^ftf^^^' Guaranteed including Duty BULLOCH LADE'S TESTER AT "WORK" SOLE AGENTS McALISTER A Co., Ltd. EUROPE HIHOTEL CHRISTMAS AND NEW TtAR FESTIVITIES. CHRISTMAS EVE NIGHT. THURSDAY, December 24th, SPECIAL DINNER AND CINDERELLA175 words
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Advertisement235 1931-10-26 1 j LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS This week is Scout Week Page 6. Bulloch Lades tester at work Page 1 Ovaltine. the supreme food beverage Page 3. Gas means hot water at any time Pase 16. H.M.V. new Portable from Moutne's Pag' 16. Josephine C Gowns Trom Robinson a Page 9. Cleeves full235 words
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Advertisement17 1931-10-26 1 KELVINATOR THE FINEST ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR EVER BI'ILT A. CLOUET CO., LTD. SINGAPORE. Sales- Service 2-1 Raffles Quay17 words
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Article971 1931-10-26 2 League Positions to Thr positions m the homo football leagues yp tc« and including Saturday's matches arc FIRST DIVISION Goals P. W L. D. F. A. Pis. Evu ton IS i» 3 33 21 18 BuddWl IklM 12 7 2 3 23 14 17 West Bronnvu hA. 13971 words
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Advertisement305 1931-10-26 2 ENERGKN FOODSJ (Starch reduced) for DIABETES and GASTRIC TROUBLES. Specially recommended for SLIMMING DIET Can be obtained m batons, Biscuits, Assorted boxes, Breakfast Food. MEDICAL HALL, LTD., 3, Battery Road. BUSINESS CARDS. STRAITS TYPEWRITER AGENCY 14 A Change Alley. Singapore. The cheapest House for youi StntionBk <r Typewriters. Ribbons and305 words
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Advertisement608 1931-10-26 2 TENDERS. «fW?APORE MCNICTPAI NOTICE rENDERh Nu-uoft uc-xeoy given that leoaen are now invited for the following materials or aenrlces, and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained to the Tender Room. Municipal Offices Erection and Completion of Steel Framework, Roof Trusses and Roofing of New Boiler House, Kallang Gas608 words
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Advertisement617 1931-10-26 2 NOTICES. ORDINANCE NO. 44 (BANKRUPTCY). IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THK STRAITS SETTLEWIENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. Non- Summary Case. In Bankruptcy No. 920 of 1930. Re ANDI KECHONG of No. 88 Telok Kurau Road, Singapore. Receiving Order made March 6th. 1931. Date of Adjudication March 6th, 1931. Date and place617 words
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Advertisement509 1931-10-26 2 TENDERS. FEDERATED MALAY STATfT^ RAILWAYS TENDERS INVITED. I Restaurant and Bar, Singapore New Slati* Tenders are invited lor the lease of the ftfflttwnmt md n ST^f K fur a P"" Of one r commencing m j nip 31st. 1»32. and thereafter for an indefinite period terminal b y side. Passenger509 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous180 1931-10-26 2 I I I THE WEEK Munday. 2*»th. Hiph Water, 10 10. 9.0 ft., 22.4:1. 9.1 ft. Inaugural meetinp Singapore Musical BoctetJ, Memorial Hall. 5.15 p.m. Rusrby: Gloucester's C XV vs. S.C.C at Tanßlin. Hockey S.C.C. II vs. SRC II at SC.C Raffles College vs. United Ben bW Officers at Raffles180 words
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Article547 1931-10-26 3 HEAVY REVENUE DEFICIT Retrenchment Measures to be Kept Secret (From Our Own Correspondent) lkitavia, Oct. 20. The Director of Finance made a public statement of the financial position of the Colony a few days ayo. He reviewed m the first place the decline m imports and547 words
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Article217 1931-10-26 3 Many Dismissals Recorded [From Our Own Correspondent] Medan, Oct. >Z. Last Saturday the biggest rubber-concern on Sumatra's East coast, the Rubber Cultuur Coy. "Amsterdam" discharged 25 assistants, being about one quarter Of the whole staff. Among them are several married coirple.s. They all receive free passage to Holland217 words
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Article172 1931-10-26 3 Protecting a Baby Yak m a Zoo A wild horse mare at the Whipsnade Zoo has appointed herself nurse and guardian of a baby yak. although the youngster is not an orphan. Evidently "nurse" thinks the company m the yak paddock is too rough for a172 words
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Advertisement443 1931-10-26 3 World-Wide Testimony That lt iWT k T^l^TT 1 99 11V Al I ll\lr is the SUPREME FOOD BEVERAGE. I he universal popularity which "Ovaltine" enjoys is convincing evidence of its outstanding merits. Probably no other commodity has received such a vast number of UNSOLICITED testimonials as this delicious combination of443 words
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Advertisement444 1931-10-26 3 Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited. BRANCHES ~> Jl, first Cross Street MALACCA, vJJ» X? ht Street PENANG. v 14, Klyne Street KUALA LUMPUR. Registered by and Security deposited with the Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, Guardians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised and Interest collected. Probate or Letters of444 words
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Article, Illustration3470 1931-10-26 4 MOYRA E. HAYWOOD - THE AVENGING LOVER MOYRA E.HAYWOOD By DAVID CREIGHTON is sole witness of a tragedy m which DOCTOR KELVIN BENTHAM loses his life. The doctor is desperately anxious that his death should appear accidental, but David gleans that a woman's fickleness has driven him to suicide. He respects the dead man's3,470 words
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Article162 1931-10-26 4 "SCIENCE MU ST NOT SLACKEN" King's Message to British Association The Earl of Athlone. formerly GovernorGeneral ct South Africa, received General Smuts, the President of the British Association, v.hen he gave his address to the association at Central Hall. Westminister. The following message from the King to General Smuts from162 words
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Article146 1931-10-26 4 Cups for Champions who Prefer St. Albans. A boy undid the catch cf a tiny cage and fished out a beautiful little silver-grey mouse by the tail, spread the wee beastie over his cuff and looked up with pride. •'Fifty pounds. he said. The animal146 words
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Article87 1931-10-26 4 Anonymous Detroit Sportsman's Generous Offer Toronto, Oct. 3. An anonymous Detroit sportsman has most generously offered Kaye Don £20.000 for the purpose of building a new speed boat for the 1932 Harmsworth trophy. This sporting offer has been made m the event of Lord Wakefield deciding not87 words
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Article95 1931-10-26 4 The Rev. B. S. Mercer, vicar of Little WakerIng (Essex), writes m the current issue of his church magazine. "There is good work to be done by those who are able to teach the uprising generation to drink with wisdom; such people who fall into95 words
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431 1931-10-26 4 GAMBLED With CANNIBALS His Body Was th< Make Hn told mo he was i> Londons crowded millions— and hslowly to death for the more profound ness of the African veldt, vrttct i i> a special representative I icund him sittinu at I fetfe431 words
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Article119 1931-10-26 4 Compensation Paid to Mr. Barrett it is announced by Mr J H Thoan Dominions Secretary, that Mr. Tmr. Bat* vett. who was wrongfully imprisoned Ud leceived a ITCC pardon, has n. compensatiOii from the Govrinmint i Coast as a final KtttMKßl Oi Mr. Barrett. :\iu119 words
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Article101 1931-10-26 4 Army Council's New Fronoim Move The Evening News undnM;u..i remission of all Regular Army t.rld tra; manoeuvres has been decided on I Council as a (Hitter measure d This involves the cam rllat:<'!. mer's mimic- war at AMenM of the First and Second DivN. to mobilise101 words
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Article71 1931-10-26 4 Unhappy Couple < 'onßratulat^ I Riches They Have Not 0* An unfortunate workman wife have been the victims ofl er who started UK rumour inherited a fortune of over father. The father, according America several years ifo I > B and had not been heard oi the fortune,71 words
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Article46 1931-10-26 4 Aim6e Semple MiTh-i and her now English bud*n< Hutton. cue goinp to r m a "super-film" Vftfl "«W when they return Mi Hawaii. Miss Billie r>)Vi>. the t.lir. announcement m it LM AH purently Aiinee and her htt*W the praduction themselve-46 words
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Advertisement365 1931-10-26 5 VICTORIA THEATRE COMING A TTRAC TIONS GRANT-ANDERSON COMPANY. FARREN REVUE COMPANY. Hr Ir* w* I at iiCiir sid 1 Z-i. Victoria Memorial Hall SECOND POPULAR ORGAN RECITAL FRIDAY, NOV. 6th, 5.30 p.m. Orsaiifct: S. IK. CMMELEf Admission Cts. 20 BAND PERFORMANCE, BOTANIC GARDENS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25th, 9.15 p.m. The Band365 words
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Advertisement153 1931-10-26 5 ~^^^LmmmW^^^^\Q~~ oTw^ TB-fJIGHT '7n* Another Splendid Programme P The Beautiful Star of "NOAH'S ARK" now presented m her first ALL-TALKING Role WARMER BROS. ~m& .9B mw tP^ kMlbT^Ge^^^^^l I ii-^TwTC L ''^fWmmmW BF VBB 888 BBBj wi? -^*i* VM A Magnificently presented Romance of Russia under the rule of the153 words
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Advertisement125 1931-10-26 5 ,^^^§»^~TELEPHONE N9 6909"T^ WMM 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 NEWEST and FUNNIEST I I I I I I I SYDNEY HOWARD TF 111 V A P I I La I I BLOOMS BURY xVl^fJ. OVER FOR MONTHS MICKEY MOUSE IN HIS LATEST CARTOON AND SPECIAL PROGRAMME OF SUPERB SHORT SUBJECTS T II125 words
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Article809 1931-10-26 6 Kelso Again Wins Seven-a-Side From Our Own Correspondents London, Sept. 22. For the third time m four years Kelso were the winners of the trophy at the Selkirk Club's seven-a-side sports, which were carried through at Philiphaugn on Saturday. The meeting the last of the autumn series was favoured809 words
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Article128 1931-10-26 6 London Club's Record Successes (From Our Own Correspondent] I By Dutch Air Mail London. Oct. 6. Sixtctn London business girls who have financed their rowing club by contributions of 6d a week have created a record m women's rowing by capturing seven of the principal trophies offered for128 words
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Article70 1931-10-26 6 The Frnce of Wales has benefited i;reat'y from the ".olf he „iayed during his rec:iu Continental \isit. and he reached a step n. arer realising his ambrion to possess a singl- f.guro hndicap. Competing: from a handicap of eleven the Prmrc participated m the Suruiingdaa' Autumn Meeting .\nd returnto a70 words
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Article203 1931-10-26 6 Mick the Miller's Great Victory I From Our Own Correspondent I I By Dutch Air Mail| London, Oct. 6. Mick the Miller, the wonder dog. whose day everybody thought was done, won a great race lor the Greyhound St. Leger at Wembley on Saturday night by a203 words
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Article260 1931-10-26 6 Rickaby Retained by Lord Glanely «From Our Own Correspondent* IBy Dutch Air Mail I London. Oct. 6. F. Rickaby has been appointed Lord Glanely's jockey for next season m place of Gordon Richards Thus m a year this boy jockey— he is only 16— has won a260 words
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Article308 1931-10-26 6 Tile following have been invited to play tor the Merchants vs. M.C.O. on Tuesday at S.C.C. A. I. Horsley; H. F. A. Jackson. P. D. Outwin. D. R Harper. R Land: J. H. J. Dredge. J. La timer; o. B. Smith. J. c. Hosgood. H. c. Allen. J.308 words
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Article85 1931-10-26 6 London Covered Courts Championships to Discontinue rProm Our Own Correspondent > I By Dutch Air Mail London. Oct. 6. The luuioral committee of Queen's Club, m their annual report, .state that owing to the London Covered Court Championships not having proved attractive enouph to either players or85 words
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Article43 1931-10-26 6 Hull Out Of Yorkshire Cup London. Oct. 14. One Yorkshire Cup .second round match was played today and resulted m Hunslet beating The Lancashire Cup first round replay between Leigh and Wigan Highfield ended m a win for the former 11—7.43 words
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Article25 1931-10-26 6 At the half-way stage of his billiards match with Inman. at Thurston's. Claude Falkiner who conceded 3.000 points, was only thirteen behind his veteran rival.25 words
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Advertisement247 1931-10-26 6 OCKATCHING makes the skin's surface ran and f^^^ Kiti.uneci. It opens the way for poisonous genus "I to mtec t the broken tissues and set up ravaging eczema, lush, pttTfHWTT. sores and ulcers. TTrS***!!'Pof -topping irritation and pain, killing disease germ*, and f»>r «h«r« growing new healthy »-kin, Zam-Hnk is247 words
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Advertisement296 1931-10-26 6 THI/ CARTON L ■A'::: k J; l! HA/ ONLY BEEN 06?^ here two week/ llt/ «w.^;.:r;;,, Every fortnight fresh i I rj»;»»;';i'»-iM., isupplies of the World's I, finest Tennis Gut ar- 1," r rive. The tartory only fHF w Vil. "Imakes Goldwing Gut kl\ Mlr i.' to order-no stocks Ld296 words
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Article550 1931-10-26 7 \i: ACCIDENT „l u> Have Taken Corner Nllfl a t 50 M.P.H. tiirh I I >( >1"»" officer Is charged nur by rash act was started morntnl below th* 1 Fourth Police Ml (V H Whitton. The accused Is d c AdMM whose motor car was Hi550 words
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Article79 1931-10-26 7 k Wholesale Sentences at Kiel Kiel. Oct. 24. retribution is being meted out to sailors mutinied m Russia. Public prosecutors and I ')f detectives have been rushed here from Hydroplanes and fast motor boats dash t every vessel from Russia to bring dLsted .sailors before the emergency court79 words
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Article187 1931-10-26 7 l«eal Lawyer Seriously Injured (Ustvearißg meter car ace dent- ocBras Basah rc-d at about midI I nday. resulting m Mr. G. H. Gard•,'apore lawyer, having to have his nputahd m the General Hospital. I 'If and a friend. Mr. T. J. Walsh. kghted from a taxi187 words
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Article77 1931-10-26 7 The following' ties will be playd on Wednesday. B. Class Handicap 150 Up H. A. Bassett owe 25 vs. Paul Storr owe 75. 75. V. P. Barbat owe 25 vs. H. G. Barrow owe 25. A. V. Harries owe 75 vs. J. H. Donoghue owe 75. E.77 words
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Article25 1931-10-26 7 £1,000,000 Irish Sweep Subscriptions London. Oct. 23 Prize money m the Irish sweepstake on the Manchester November Handicap at present amounts to £1,000,000.25 words
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Article695 1931-10-26 7 I DUTY OP THE COLONIES Secretary of State's Despatch i The following Circular Despatch dated the 19th September, 1931, which has been addressed by the Right Honourable the Secretary of State for the Colonies to His Excellency the Governor, is published m the S.S. Government Gazette of695 words
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Article153 1931-10-26 7 Garrison Team Wins K.O.R. Cup The polo match for the K.O.R. cup was played at the Balestier pound on Saturday, the Garrison beating the Civilians by four goals to two. The garrison, who were the smaller handicapped team, played better together, riding hard and trying all the time. The153 words
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Article113 1931-10-26 7 Assisting Poppy Day Fund A very large crowd attended the dance and swimming carnival held at the Sea View Hotel on Saturday night m aid of the Poppy Day Fund. There were few entrants for the gala but those who did swim put up a good display.113 words
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Article574 1931-10-26 7 WITH ONE EXCEPTION Underlap Springs a Surprise (Prom Our Own Correspondent > Ipoh. Oct. 24. The attendance at to»day*i nea^m of the Perak Turf Club was the best of the event and increased patronage vas extended to the totes and cash s\ eeps. The Sultan of574 words
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Article254 1931-10-26 7 t Dinner to H.E. the Governor he. th( Governor dined with Ueut.-Oolone] A. A Lernlts 0.8. E., V.D.. and the Officers. Malacca Volunteer Corps, at the M.V.C Headquarters on Thursday last. After dinner h.e. presented the m.b.e. v. Captain Koh KeOf Bock. Officer Commanding. B (Chinese* Coy.. M.V.C.254 words
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Article68 1931-10-26 7 I Tht revised tram to play for the Merchants m the S.C.C. rugger tournament fixture with the M.C.O. on the Padang to-morrow is as follows:— A. L. Horsley; Vincent. D. R. Harper. R. Land and P. D. Outwin, J. Latimer and J. H. J. Dredge. O. Bellingham-Smith. J. C. Hosj68 words
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Article602 1931-10-26 7 THE PO LEUNG KUK The Annual Visitors* Day Ft w of the general public In Bingspon kium of York Hill or where it is and fewer still know of the institution which occupies the crown of that .same lit le hill. The Po Leunjr Kuk602 words
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Article465 1931-10-26 7 CHARITY MATCHES SUGGESTED To the Kditor. Sir.— l read with interest the article appearing m your issue of Friday Morning under Urn caption of China Flood Relief Fund signed by Mr. K. S Khoo. and I do admire him for hi» spirit of patriotism and sympathy465 words
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Article25 1931-10-26 8 BIRTH. DE MOUBRAY— On October 20th at Batu Gajah Hospital, to the wife of G. A. de C. de Moubray. M.C.S.. a daughter.25 words
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733 1931-10-26 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS MONDAY. OCTOBER 26, 1931. WEEK-END COMMENT The Manchuria situation has now reached the stage m which the decision lies with Japan as to what is to happen. The Council of the League put forward a resolution m which the chief points were that the Japanese trocps must733 words
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Article208 1931-10-26 8 Rotary International has accepted the nomination of Rotarian Cecil Rae as District Commissioner for Malayan Area. At the Rotary tiffin on Wednesday Mr. R. Jumabhoy will address the Club on "Indian past and present trade relations and influence on Malaya." "A* i M.G.» Coy. S.V.C. held a successful demonstration machine-gun208 words
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Article125 1931-10-26 8 Queen Attends Niece's Wedding I Reuter's Service I London, Oct. 24. The Queen, the Prince of Wclet and his thre brothers, the Duchess of York. Princess Mary and other Royalties were present at the marriage, at the village church of Bakombe. Sussex, to-day of Lady May Cambridge,125 words
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Article101 1931-10-26 8 Naval Parties Landed at Various Towns Nicosia, Cyprus, Oct. 24. Five ring-leaders m the Cyprus outbreak and Bishop Kitium have been arrested for deportation and taken aboard the cruiser London. After the arrest of the Bishop the police fired on a crowd and three rioters were reported101 words
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Article50 1931-10-26 8 Unfounded Reports of Sentence [Reuter's Par Eastern Service 1 Nanking. Oct. 25. The Government states that reports that Noulens (the Communist arrested m Shanghai m consequence of the arrest at Singapore of the Frenchman Lefranc) has been sentenced to death and his wife to life-imprisonment are absolutely unfounded.50 words
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Article26 1931-10-26 8 Return Flight Across Atlantic Pernambneo, Oct. 24. The Graf-Zeppelin left for Germany to-day on the return journey following its third visit' to South America.26 words
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Article469 1931-10-26 8 INQUEST VERDICT Syce Exonerated From Blame The inquest into the tragic death of Mr. R. A. Hamilton, a young assistant on Sagil Estate near Tankah. North Johore. which is owned by Dunlop Plantations, who was killed m the early hours of the morning or the 18th469 words
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Article519 1931-10-26 8 We have received the fclh wing nctc frcxa an old resident of Singapore: "As one who probably knew Dr. RobertSOC more intimately, if not longer, than anyone else m Singapore. I feel impelled to pay a heartfelt tribute to Ins memory. He was one of519 words
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Article23 1931-10-26 8 11 Years and $50,000 Fine Chicago. Oct. 24. Al Capone has been sentenced to eleven years imprisonment and fined $50,000.23 words
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Article243 1931-10-26 8 M. LAVAL AND MR Agreement to I Rfutn.s Bervfo The mmmmm of oJSj'*** matters between M Lay*] v whose statement to Kn- n < h sensation, has not hat* in'' two hours conference few* men at Mr. Stimson's hst Z U*. Senator Borah subseq,,. ment that- they were243 words
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Article80 1931-10-26 8 Italian Foreign Minister's Visit 1 Kem-.r SprvirM Ifcrlm. trt, The Italian F< ;vu-!i Mr. arrived this moniin» tar I Kria with German ministers eafendm] teconomic crisis, reparati< m war dcbi.s armament and tariffs. He W WrioOMitflh station by tlie Chancellor. Dr. Biucuin believed here that the ettlMMMMal Italo-German80 words
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Article154 1931-10-26 8 COLLISION WITH STEAMEI Conflicting Reports CoMtnhl Crew's Fate I Reuters Service' llclsincfors. O<t '.'< Mystery surrounds reports that < submarine has been sunk with its cm after collusion with tin OcnMM Gratia, m the Gulf Ol Finland The original report st.Ued that all submarine's crew had154 words
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Article56 1931-10-26 8 Donations Exceed Five Mfcl Dollars I Renter's Far East! n Nanking. <><• Tlu> National Flood BeUH Comimik nounces dc:n.itiim< to O< t M e» Mexican, of which $:i »ii)(».(i«)ii I tributed m China and |I.fMjOM Except for larue mtt from tin Cross, the Japanese Kupei Cross, the56 words
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Article19 1931-10-26 8 East Rfefi Reuters fervi Knglewood. MM •>" Olt Mr. and Mns Lindbrn-h li;i\« the Far East.19 words
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Article39 1931-10-26 8 SATURDAY'S RUBBOI I'K I(1> [FREE PRESS SERVICE O'l'VH" Undon. Ortg, Messrs. Symington and notify to-day's rubbfr pw follows wl rd Spot 27 B d. (2 15 lOd > r 3d. (3 1 16 d.». The market is dull39 words
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Advertisement163 1931-10-26 8 I I CTAFI I J W ill 1 M I 1 -^^^w 1 LJI. 1 1 IS THERE ALLiOUI 1 O IN THE HOUSE? FINEST QUALITY "PINEAPPLE" COOKED HAM AT REDUCED PRICE s,n g P()re COLD STORAGE <*• <* ORCHARD ROAD AND SUB-DEPOTS. CLEEVES FULL CREAM IRISH MILK JBm Swfc^163 words
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Advertisement36 1931-10-26 8 DOXA FOR ACCURACY RELIABILITY THE LATEST AND SMARTEST DESIGNS IN WRIST WATCHES POCKET WATCHES ALARM CLOCKS TRAVELLING CLOCKS CAN BE HAD FROM The Sole Agents Distributors For S.S. F.M.S. U. S. De SUVA BROS. Jewellers Singapore36 words
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Article4354 1931-10-26 9 COUNCIL RESOLUTION ADOPTED UNSATISFACTORY JAPANESE ATTITUDE DR. SZE NOT HOPEFUL OF AN IMPROVEMENT Z k" U laVmg Unanim us 'y («»h the exception of j.p,,, p: ,ss,d th,- resolut.on submitted during the week-whereunder j.,p,n ,s led upon to withdraw her troops from Manchuria before Nmaber It..4,354 words
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Article883 1931-10-26 9 PREMIER'S ENERGY High Overseas Post That Was Declined LORD GREY'S ADVICE [Reuter's Service] London, Oct. 25. What high post overseas has the Prime Minister refused to accept J p h n e ftn qU c f o is toPiwd by a speech by Mr. Mac883 words
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Advertisement162 1931-10-26 9 /I i Pj -j\. v/ M^j Uij M v mj M \J ROBINSON CO., LTD. (Positively cannot be obtained elsewhere) Singapore Kuala Lumpur. THE MOST IMPORTANT STOCK of WRIST POCKET WATCHES THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES j at THE EXPERT WATCHMAKER RENE ULLMANN Sole Agent for CYMA I MOV A DO162 words
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Advertisement951 1931-10-26 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. KEGULAK PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. mitTvinrriT express service Marseilles, London n. continoti WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Thrice Monthly Sri vice Liverpool, Havre and Glasgow Route subject to alteration without notice. «V££KLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due- salte POLYDORUS For Trieste. M'seilles. Hoi. L'don and Hamburg951 words
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Advertisement544 1931-10-26 10 EUennan Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated hi K&gland}. IJWE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. D^Mat •a CITY OF KHIOB For Havre, London, Rotterdam, and *-~g Oct. SO 9M CITY OF WINDSOR For London, Rotterdam, H'burg and O'gow Nov. 14 OUTWARDS. TO HONG544 words
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Advertisement421 1931-10-26 10 jP.6r» O. British India and Apcar Lines < Incorporated m BDftaUld). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S N CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY S GOVERN I*l* LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SFRVK F OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAfAK Tonnage. Singapore. llU( 1931. s>n up,,,, RAJPUTANA 17421 words
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Advertisement724 1931-10-26 11 wru* ROTTERDAM AND |CAI Rl HARD 1 10.000 Nov 5 6 8 SUWA MARU T. 10,700 Dec 31 Jan 1 MAIM; T 10.000 Nov. 19 20 5 FUSHIMI MARU T. 1 SoT j Hn i 4 ,J w MARC T. 12.000 Dec. 8 8 HAKOZAKI MARU T. ***** l^ H724 words
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Advertisement574 1931-10-26 11 Mil SAILING NOTICE \Y» j\\ PRESIDENT UNERfc. /M Mi I TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOS A UiN \l« ■I I i F«OM SI^OAPORC AND PENANQ vt» COLOMBO I|H I I MirKZ. Ftl«T «AID. ALEXANDRIA. NAPLKS AND IB m\\ GENOA I JM Mm f *xrl*« L«»v« l^»». Ar^i» C^K W/574 words
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Advertisement923 1931-10-26 11 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ I ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA.) (Incorporated m Holland.) I UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 5451. wjtn .sub-ounnection.s to.— -Passat- Kit'iyht I Transhipment. Marine Departments «uid I Manager's desk. I Repretratmtivei In the straits BetUanenta (81nt«porc and ivuhuk. I923 words
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Article568 1931-10-26 12 SCATHING CRITICISM Inaccurate Budgeting and Ineffective Control Bombay. Oct. 7. "The financial administration m the Bombay Presidency has fallen far short of the high standard which is essential m this matter," is the scathing comment made by the AuditorGeneral m India, m a letter which568 words
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Article143 1931-10-26 12 Four Sons of a Finnish Olympic Victor Helsingfcrs (Finland). Finland boasts what is perhaps the most athletic family m the world the Jaeninnenh. The father of the family P. Jaervinnen was the first Finnish athlete to win Olympic honours for his country, when at Athens m 1906143 words
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Advertisement538 1931-10-26 12 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. L (Incorporated m U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New v or Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Sue/) M.S. SILVERYEW Nov. 3 Nov 8 S M.S. SILVERCYPRESS Nov. 24 Nov. 30 M.S. SILVERWALNUT Dec. 8 Dec 14 For rates and particulars please apply538 words
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Miscellaneous703 1931-10-26 12 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Monday Thursday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturday 6 p.m. Kuan tan (via Jerantut) 6 p.m. Kelantan every Sunday 4 p.m. Tuesday and Friday 7.30 ajn. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Sia*n 7.30 a.m. F.M.S., Batu Anam, Bati. Pahat,703 words
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Miscellaneous187 1931-10-26 12 Singkep. Dut. 284. from B. Deli 24. for B. Deli 27. Silindocng. Dut. 946. from Samarinda 24. for Samarinda 26. Sumatra Maru. Jap. 4272. from Bombay 25. for Kobe 25. Steelmaker. Amer. 3821. from Yokohama 25. for Calcutta 27. Gemas. Brit. 73. from B. Pahat 25, for B. Pahat 27.187 words
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Advertisement444 1931-10-26 13 Singapore Free Press {Daily and Weekly Editions). aea( Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Telephone: 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SING \PORK The premier morning daily m Malaya. Delivered with the Chota Hazn each morning. Latest news latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special features include444 words
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Advertisement187 1931-10-26 13 *?V -'I* B^ 3&. _i I^. J> <ILL OVER THE STRAITS I YOU WELL FIND /Tp/ie "Ankoria" Baby Food of f Zealand is produced mw^ t i I o/i/z/ z?i m^ Spring when the fresh green pastures are at their highest Vitamin Content, and by the introduction of Vitamin D187 words
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Miscellaneous1908 1931-10-26 13 •Z .'■■< Port and Shipping News, f PILOTAGETARIFF MAJESTIC SURGEON Recommendation for. Increase Crossed l^Ttic l,» 0« 1 imes A report on the advisability of raising the Dr Beaumont Ph Pilotage tariff has been presented to pilotage Majestic, has just retired «f? UrBe n f tht? authorities, the China Press1,908 words
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Article962 1931-10-26 14 REICHSTAG DEBATE Strong Reply to Opposition Critics Berlin. Oct. 13. Taking up the gauntlet flung down by the National Opposition at Sundays meeting at Harzburp. Cham-llor Bruening at the opening sitting of the Hi llii OB Tuesday afternonn. replied to tlu- attacks directed againsl the962 words
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Article17 1931-10-26 14 Dr. C. J. Smith is due back from Home leave at the end of the current month.17 words
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Article96 1931-10-26 14 H.H. the Sultan of Pcrak will open the new premises of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank m Ipoh. on Saturday, October 31. This new building, which is m Belfleld Street, is one of the most striking amongst several new structures m Ipoh and occupies a commanding view over the Ipoh96 words
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Advertisement429 1931-10-26 14 ECONOMISE A CENT SAVED rIS A CENT GAINED 1 1 1 Hay«- yen realised the amount* I thai IK \va-st«'d nercilessly on HJ badly tit t inn dresses GOOD FITTINCJ is i>»r security. COMFORT is what Vt always f'Mii «>ut. STYLE is what we art- known for. SHANGHAI STAR CO.429 words
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Advertisement493 1931-10-26 14 BANKS AND INSURANCE CHARTERED RANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated In «ngi*w* by Royal Charter) Paid up capital In 600,000 abate* of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38, Bishopsgate, liondOP. WBJO. S. AgeiMtes* and Hrandwst: Alor Star i Hong Kong I493 words
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Advertisement330 1931-10-26 14 MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated In Kntland.) Capital C 3.000.000 Subscribed 1300,000 Paid-up 1.060.000 Reserve Fund and Real 1.066.845 BOARD OP DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrle, Esq., Chairman P. R. Chalmers, Esq.. Charles J. Hambro, Esq.. J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Bhelford Esq.. Sir Thomas Catto, Bart Sir C.330 words
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Advertisement267 1931-10-26 14 SOUTH If ffi|a BRITISH X 'ff INSI RAM f (OMUM LlM| FIRE. MARINE. TRA^L I AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED ai LOWEST CURRENT RATEji L C. MARGOLIODTH. Mat.*!,, Office: 2. Plnlayson QT*»t THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTi FIRE, MARINE MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL ACCIDKM INSURANCE. L. G. JOHNSON GenenU267 words
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Miscellaneous722 1931-10-26 14 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following Is a list of stations which can be received m Singapore Java Stations Bandoeng PLM from about 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." 1 Tanjong Priok, 21 metres722 words
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Article283 1931-10-26 15 possible Efcd of Gold Standard Suspension B Dutch An Mail London. o< i. 6. rubber reatrtetfcan has been nitinuom for I IOBg time now, Ncwsi The latest view is Holland -nil being OB the gold i t.ji ri> \tlopmcnts. m Bterllllf will certainly affect with plantations m the Dutch283 words
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Article299 1931-10-26 15 Tavoy Tin Dredging I is-. Dutch Air Madij I London. O<t. WUUan, D. Henry, presiding yesterday Beetinc the Tavoy Ttr Dredging »W that during ihe year metallic Wlen from uso a ton to the low level Catastrophic M the collapse had r«JI would have been lar299 words
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Article77 1931-10-26 15 i ended March 31. 1931. statos broufj ionvard was £3,446. 1400 for depreciation on buildWl m cxix;rt duty to l »"->t. year's working resulted "i<t profit £1.344 >. leaving "lid loss account of £1,744. OdN during May. 1930. Crop *N i,> L k n 'malnin« eleven months iß.ooo lb. which77 words
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Article270 1931-10-26 15 French Government Appeals to Dunlop How keen an interest Prance as a natioo take., m car road racing is illustrated by the renewing incident: Thanks to the inspiration and personal interest of Mussolini. Italy was having a splendid run Of successes prior to the Giand Prix270 words
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Article286 1931-10-26 15 Producers Should Follow Alfalfa Bill's Example IBy Dr.tch Air Mall J London. Oct. 6. Mr. Bvyn P. Mousir cf New York, writes to the Financial Times Is it not hish time that fin producers and Governments concerned rtali^ed that, allowine for amortisation. £200 Ls a minimum286 words
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Article157 1931-10-26 15 fßy Dutch Air Mail] London. Oct. 6. Report for year ended June 30. 1931. states that mikt March 1. 1)31. output has been sub|ed to regulation imdtof terms of legislation p t into force by Govtrnnunt of Federated Malay States. Up to present quarterly allowances framed company157 words
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Article105 1931-10-26 15 Resolution to Increase Capital Passed I By Dutch Air Mail J Louden. Oct. At an extraordinary general meeting of An-glo-Eastern Tin. Ltd.. on September 25 last, a resolution was passed to increase the capital by the creation of 100.000 new Ordinary 2s. shares. The subscription of £10.000 was105 words
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Article216 1931-10-26 15 SELLING October 24 London, 4 months' sight aj4 7|33 London, 3 months' sight 2|4 5132 London, 60 days' sight 2|4 3|32 London, 30 days' sight 2|4 I|l6 London, demand 214 London. T.T. „s 31 M Lyons. Paris, demand noo norn Hamburg, demand i 8 5 nom. New York,216 words
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Article123 1931-10-26 15 October 24 Tin 75 Toils ««i«7, Gambler W3.87-* Pepper White Flake Tapioca Pearl Sago Small Copra, Sundried c nii Sago, flour Devoe's Imperial Bninaot Kerosene per 2 tin* ilB Sylvan Arrow Kerosene per »uw 47 Socony Motor Gandlne Socony Motor Gasoline (4-gl tin) Sflft Shell Aviation Spirit (ex 4-gi.123 words
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63 1931-10-26 15 October 24th, 12 o'clock noon R.S.B. equal to London Standard Spot 9 91 Standard R.s.S. on Tender Nov. 9 i s 9 i* December 9\ 91., Jan. -March 9>.. g.. v April- June 9 7 S 10 Tone of Market —Easier. Latest Cable —London Spot63 words
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Article948 1931-10-26 15 SATI'RnAY. OCT. .MTH «ajei» Sollm. Aaam Kumbang (£> 22» 23s Austral Malay 18s 20s Ayer Hitam (Ss) lOa M n# w Bangrin Tin lOs 3d lls M Batang Padang ($1) 19 15 Batu Caves ($1) 25 30 Buklt Arang ($1) 30 4Q n<jm Burmah Malay lOs lls948 words
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Article131 1931-10-26 15 Changes m Representative Prices (United Press Association j New York. Ont. 23 24. Amercan Can Com. 87 g fi Cities Service 7 <. 77 Colombia Gas and Elee. 22 23 U Curtis Wright 2 2 Electric Bond and Shan- 22 22 v Gen. Electric 32 31131 words
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Article157 1931-10-26 15 Sir W. 1). Henry and the Tin Quota [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT London. Oct. 24. Sir W. D. Henry (Chairman) presiding at the annual meeting of Kampar Malaya Tin Dredging Ltd. suggested the international tin quota scheme \va.s watertight and could not fail. The company could produce at157 words
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Article61 1931-10-26 15 Ten More American Banks Close New York. Oct. 24. Ten moK bftnka with deposits totalling ove-i $13,000,000 closed down to-day m various parti of the country. They include the Japuu^e Bank of Seattle and Washington and the Pacific Commercial Bank, with deposits of $2,500,000 Chinese depositors havo61 words
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Article310 1931-10-26 15 Dealing with retail rubber prices Mr. W. J. Waring of London writes to the Times as follows Much has been written, from time to time. on the subject of stabilizing the rubber industry. The- latest scheme, emanating from Ceylon, to levy a tax "m kind" merits con-310 words
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Article577 1931-10-26 15 ANNUAL MEETING In Position to Weather Further Depression The annual general meeting of tlie Jlmah Rubber Estates. Limited, was held m the Exchange Room on Saturday. Mr. James Robertson jirnlirt and others pr«fM* were Messrs. O. R. s. Bateman and Mr C. V. Miles. Moving the577 words
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Article301 1931-10-26 15 I The Java SL'ai Industry ought to be wry I much interested m a .scheme which hxs been put forward for the British Government at it* own raojueot, by. initially, interests repre^ntliitf estates m Tanganyika. The Sisal market is «t the present time m i chaotic condition301 words
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Article36 1931-10-26 15 To Remain Based on Gold r Standard [Reuter'i Service] Berne. O*t. 23. The SwLs.s Finance Minister m a broadcast talk declared that the Swiss franc would remain firmly based on the gold standard.36 words
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Article28 1931-10-26 15 Weil-Known New York Firm Suspended [Reuter's Service) New Yor*. Oct. 2X The Stock Exchange announces .suspension of J A. W. Lieieharl and Com^ny. for Insolvency.28 words
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Article16 1931-10-26 15 Traffic iii Manila is WOW completely Americanized and no-body's life or limb Ls tlfr Koinhcfae Zeitunc.16 words
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Advertisement41 1931-10-26 15 %v»«ris exceed Sl2,Qto,§Q« mmmi mm^~ m^ mm t—wmnce In force ower 538.-f.tr I The Great Eastern life Assurance Co.. Ltd. hkau OFFICE Winchester House, emamoor. U3MXX3M Omi: 17. Old Jewry, &o < AOSNTe WANTSD Secretarr: «a.»agtn« JDlNctor aoOmbj W A. KOBINeON. FXA41 words
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Article944 1931-10-26 16 A DAY OP SURPRISES I Singapore Draw With Johore SELANGOR HOLD PERAK There were two inter-Slate Rugby matches on Saturday and both of them ended, unexpectedly, drawn. Singapore put a strong side into the field at Kengam but Johore put up a splendid fight and shared (he 16944 words
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Article705 1931-10-26 16 Selan^or Set the Pace at Ipoh 'From Our Own Correspondent) Ipr.h, Oct. 24. Perak 3*te.: Selan*or .1 pts. The Seiangor Rugby Fifteen, which was beaten by Peru^ng at Kuala Lumpur recently by 8 points to 6. travelled to Ipoh on Saturday to meet Perak. Selangor were without705 words
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Article342 1931-10-26 16 16 Points Scored Against S.C.C. Public Services 16pts. S.C.C lOpts. A fifteen from the Public Services defeated a team from the S.C.C. by 16 points (two goals and two tries > to 10 points ttwo goals) on Saturday afternoon on the Padang. The Services started very well342 words
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Article46 1931-10-26 16 Dunlop's Defeated at Malacca [From Our Own Correspondent} Malacca. Oct. 25. The Rugby meeting botTOtß Negri Sembilan and Dunlop's yesterday at Malacca saw some hard play Heeling better the Negri forwards enjoyed the territorial advantage but Priestly, Dunlop's full-back, defended pluckily, aided by46 words
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Article292 1931-10-26 16 A 41-NIL VICTORY County Champions Lose First Match [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] London, Oct. 24. The third Springboks played their first match m the north to-day at Roker Park, Sunderland, where they were opposed by a combined Durham-Northumberland XV. Relying less on kicking than they have292 words
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Article315 1931-10-26 16 Keppel Win Close Match Against Singapore G.C. The return match between Keppel G.C. and Singapore Golf Club (the first match at Bukit Timah earlier m the year resulted m an easy victory for the home club) took place at Keppel yesterday morning and resulted m a narrow rietovy for315 words
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Article52 1931-10-26 16 S. Africans' Opening Match Drawn. [Reuters Service] Perth, Oct. 24. The South Africans scored 151 for 3 and declared (Dalton 53 not out) la the second innings of their match against Western Australia to-day. Western Australia scored 159 for 7 (Bromley 78). McMillan took four for 38. The match52 words
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Article75 1931-10-26 16 Second Division Results (FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHTI London, Oct. 24. Results m the Second Division of the Scottish f-eague to-day were. Alloa 3: Armadale 2. Bo'ness 2: Hibernians 2. Bred. in C. 1: Albion Rovers 1. Dumbarton 2: Dunfermline 1. East Fife 7: King's Park 1. E. Stirling75 words
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Article13 1931-10-26 16 Selangor defeated Negri Sembila 1 3 ni! ockey m Kuala Lumpur on Saturday.13 words
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Article85 1931-10-26 16 Briggs and Dale. Crawford failed with a penalty kick fcr the Negri e?.rly en, but following play near Dunljp's line, Scouiar scored ?n un-:onverte-J try. Rerumirg the State forwards ;layed aggressive football. A breakaway by Cunlop's threequnvtcrs was arrested by Blacktcck. Plr.y was r-eld m the company's 25 for long85 words
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Article793 1931-10-26 16 VILLA BEATEN AT HOME Critchley's Two Goals m First Five Minutes MISSED PENALTIES [FREE PRESS SERVICE—COPYRIGHT! London, Oct. 24. The weather was cold but bright for to-day's League matches and hard grounds were the rule. Everton gained a great victory at Villa Park, the failure of793 words
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