The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 28 October 1931
1931-10-28
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Title Section16 1931-10-28 1 The Singapore Free Press \O. 13,478. 10 CENTS. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S-S, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1931.16 words
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Article369 1931-10-28 1 There were unprecedented scenes m Britain yesterday polling day and the expectation of a large National Government majority continues Page 9. The condition of bird and animal shops has again been discussed by the committee of the S.P.C.A.— Page 8. An R.A.F. plane has set out on369 words
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Article898 1931-10-28 1 Some nations nowadays delight to honour their famous men. not m monuments of stone or bronze, but with special issues of commemorative stamps. The stamp album, indeed, is fast becoming a modern gallery of fame, and already the number of stamp tributes to genius makes898 words
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Advertisement346 1931-10-28 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK MAREST APPROACH TO PURE. I Bl SII. PASTEURIZED MILK OBTAINABLE IN THE TROPICS. (P.TAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES. p AFFLES HOTEL TO \l 4>i lIT PEA DANCE 6 30-8.30 INFORMAL DANCE y %5o MOM A IJTTER'S ORCHESTRA THE POPULAR DOLLAR LINE s.s. PRES. VAN BUREN BAND.346 words
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Advertisement203 1931-10-28 1 Tfie Man Who VOLUNTEERED To accept a Salary Cut I j t w^r- «S*SL RARITY^ k jt^W^S' Guaranteed Pedigree T V PerbOttlC iL^^r^^ -^ttle including Duty i SiS^«y c^*%^s^jA(ga including Duty BILLOCH LADE'S TESTER AT -WORK" SOLE AGENTS McALISTER Co., Ltd. EUR(M#HOTEL CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES. CHRISTMAS EVE NIGHT.—203 words
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Advertisement96 1931-10-28 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Tenders, ncticec etc. Page 2. Hotel announcements Page 1. Cinema advert sements Page 5. Vacancy for insurance agent Pa^e 2. Remove film from t?rth with Pepsc-dcnt-Fage 13. CHRYSLER POWER CHRISTMAS GIFTS for Sending Home A VARIED SELECTION, AND PRICES VERY REASONABLE. AT THE GIFT SHOP 9 THE ARCADE.96 words
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Advertisement21 1931-10-28 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK THE NEAREST APPROACH TO PURE. FRESH, PASTEURIZED MILK OBTAINABLE IN THE TROPICS. OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADINO PROVISION STORES.21 words
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Article231 1931-10-28 2 The undernoted non-fiction works vril] be ready tor Issue on Baturday at 9 p.m Anderson <isabt*i> a Yacht m Mediterranean Seas 1931 UIUS. Andrews (Wkn.) Bygone PurtJunents. ih:u. llllls. Buckle iQeo. E.» Bdttor. Tin Letters of Queen Victoria, IBi>> 1901. Plnal Seriea 1911. IIIUS. David-Ntvi (Ateaaadra) Inttlattnm and231 words
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Article182 1931-10-28 2 Views of an Ex-F.M.S. I Official j Recent cabled news from Ireland bjtt been] dlequietlllt In the extreme. A private letter by the last mail from a former high F.M.S. Official now taring :n Ireland gives a rather different aspect, says the Malay Mail. "On the182 words
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Article43 1931-10-28 2 Prrmwii a| DrilLs up to and for Weekend in*; NoWMßfetr Ist, 1931. Wednesday. Oct 28th 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall Officers, Mess Meeting; BRA. (v), Lecture— Practice Shoot. Sunday. Nov. Ist 7.20 a.m. Johnstons Pier, S.RA (v), Practice Shoot, Blafcan Mati.43 words
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Advertisement446 1931-10-28 2 ENERGEN FOODS (Starch reduced) for DIABETES and GASTRIC TROUBLES. Specially recommended for SLIMMING DIET Can be obtained m batons, Biscuits, Assorted boxes, Breakfast Food. MROICAL HALL, LTI>., 3, Battery Road. Business cards. memorials. SINGAPORE CASKET CO., Xos. 1 A: .1. IVnhas Koad. .in* Lavender Street Phone 6075. STRAITS TYPEWRITER AGENCY446 words
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Advertisement681 1931-10-28 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE ir. hereby given that tenders are now invited for the following materials or services, and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained m the Tender Room. Municipal Offices Demolition of Homes at Ramah St. and Mohd. Ali Lane. Date of Closing 4 p.m..681 words
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Advertisement549 1931-10-28 2 SITUATIONS VACANT. It is requested that *here all things are equal employers give preierence to °t*pMcation tor employment to ex-service men. IF YOU WANT JOB, apply to English and Asiatic Employment Information Bureau. 300. Serangoon Road. Singapore. SITUATION WANTED "WHY DO YOU WASTE MONEY FOR ADVERTISEMENT. If you want hands,549 words
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Advertisement772 1931-10-28 2 TENDERS. W FEDERATED MALAY STATpT^ I RAILWAYS I TENDERS INVITED. I Restaurant and Bar, Singapore New But*. I Tenders are invited for the lease of the Restaurant and Bat 1 I Railway Station for a period of one year commencing from January it I 31st, 1932, and thereafter for an772 words
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Advertisement233 1931-10-28 2 £N6IN£?f?lM6 DECREES THAT ASSURE YOU OF SUCCESS |<tft*»iH>«f to «-»pitcntS> •■:»«dt»>« mmi t«vi Woncb— CHHl. M«char. ca 1 llvct'Uct.Stovct^ *«.-on«u«eol, Avtoirobll*. tt*.— »i fti d«»and tot ih« •«nric«» o< man eoc«b a •ndctaklnt r«tpontlbl« duH«« w«r «X« •r«r«dit«d wHk R«eo«nU«4 !>•«'• luck w A.M.ImtC L i.S«. AM' Mtck.t E.E. c233 words
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Miscellaneous312 1931-10-28 2 THE WEEK Wtd M-Nf!a>. 28th. Blgb Water, 10.54. 9.4 ft.. 23.46. 8 9 ft Fooii! .i atilaj Be 1. fa. Chinese Beouta, Jalan Bt ar «übo\ Raflsss c illcge w sec. at Raflas Colli ge. Glcucc.,tvr> vs. Public Services Extra A T:uißlin. Hockey: SRC. rs. S.CC (Itl XI. S.R.C Thursday,312 words
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Article344 1931-10-28 3 Amputated Leg and Ten- Year Sentence Peking:, Sept. 18. Alter having been charged with espionage and sentenced to ten years' imprisonment. Otto Koelber and Hannes Ratje. two German airmen who were shot down while flying over Mongolian territory, arrived safely m Peking to-day. Although conducting an air344 words
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Article565 1931-10-28 3 "UNBEARABLE" Karl Russell's Scientific Fantasy •In the end." says Bertrand (or Earl) Russell. "WM.ll a system must break down either m an or^y of bloodshed or m the rediscovery of joy.'' He refers to the "Scientific Society." as contrasted with the "Socialist State" or the565 words
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Article332 1931-10-28 3 Empty the Cradles for Two Years New York, Sept. 18. "Let us declare a moratorium on babies!" This proposal, made here to-day by Margaret Sanger. the famous birth control advocate, has startled all the United States, the centre of moratorium proposals. "No woman should have any more332 words
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Advertisement183 1931-10-28 3 TAKE CARE OF YOUR STOCKINGS —WASHING METHODS ARE ALL IMPORTANT the way famous screen and stage stars do You cannot protect your precious /^^s^ Hur you can restore their loveliness Tr ScC^L4 i 10 1 I 1^ BMW ;l I fc I fl B fl I^H LILYAN T ASHMAN is183 words
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Advertisement65 1931-10-28 3 It is hoped to augment the China Flood Relief Fund by between $300 and $350 as the result of the presentation m the Kuala Lumpur Town Hall on Saturday night of the Tamil play Eye of Love, by the Malayan Suguna Vilas Samaj. Over 400 people, of all nationalities were65 words
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Advertisement75 1931-10-28 3 Inspector Che Mat of A lor Star is m the Alor Star Hospital as the result of a motor accident near Kangar, Perils, on Friday evening. His car a Baby Austin— overturned, and he and a small boy who was with him were thrown out. Help was obtained from Kangar.75 words
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Advertisement390 1931-10-28 3 H^9^H^^~~ *m)m9*^G^^^^mMWmMWmmmmmmmMMMMWmmmmmmWmMmWmmMWmmmmmWWmmmmmW~ l&Y M—Vy SEVEN POINTS K*2i^ Fresh English and the formation ■p West Country Milk of bone und flesh m -^W perfect proporI 2 MANUFACTI7 HK tions. W v M m Under i«lt-al oiuliI jg: 1 tkmat West Country 5 PKBPAKATION. m 1 Fit'Ui Factorial. The The easiest of390 words
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Article, Illustration1515 1931-10-28 4 Chess Problems and Solutions. \l By Our Chess Editor. The B.C.F. Congress. As I anticipated the struggle for the British championship was a very severe and close one between Sultan Khan. Winter and Yates. The former two tied, with l\k points each, whilst Yates forged ahead by just half-a-point. The1,515 words
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Article135 1931-10-28 4 Champagne Crop Ruined The champagne crop has been ruined this year as a result of the bad weather. The Burgundy crop has been so bad that the winegrowers m France have asked permission from the Ministry of Agriculture to withhold the name Burgundy from this year's135 words
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Article74 1931-10-28 4 A Bleriot Cup Awaiting the Flyer Who Does It According to ttie Paris-Midi. M. Bleriot, who was the first to fly the Channel, is offering a cup which will be awarded to the first man to realise a speed of 1.000 kilometres (625 miles) an hour.74 words
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Article, Illustration798 1931-10-28 4 Singapura Sorrows, by R N. Walling. Malaya Publishing House $2. This book has only just made its bow to the public of Singapore but several of the sketches have already appeared m the "Singapore Free Press". They are delightfully written, with charming humour and every now798 words
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Article, Illustration869 1931-10-28 4 HORATIUS - Defence which Brought Disaster HORATIUS Bridge Notes (By Importance of Winning the First Game THERE are times when bcld bidding is justifiable because of the state of the scoring, and ft is at such times that the vulnerable partnership can reap the rich harvest which comes of reckless bidding by869 words
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Article, Illustration452 1931-10-28 4 ELY CULBERTSON - ELY CULBERTSON Winning By Force (BY CQUEEZE plays, cr rather the opportunity for squeeze plays, occur frequently at the Bridge table. There is scarcely a session of Bridge of three cr four hours' duration m which through the use of a squeeze a contract otherwise unobtainable could452 words
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Advertisement34 1931-10-28 4 To know Germany through Goethe, Italy through Dante, England through Shakespeare, is a better and deeper form of knowledge than that which comes through trains, hotels, news paragraphs, and political arguments. Professor Gilbert Murray.34 words
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Advertisement202 1931-10-28 5 VICTORIA THEATRE COMING ATTRACTIONS: THE GRANT-ANDERSON COMPANY. THE FARREN REVUE COMPANY. HEIFETZ. Victoria Memorial Hall SECOND POPULAR ORGAN RECITAL FRI DAY, NOV. 6th, at 5.30 pan. Organist Mr. J. R. CASELEY Vocalist Mrs. DOROTHY MACLEOD Admission Cts. 20 PAVILION |V HERE'S ANOTHER ALL-LAUGHTER PROGRAMME DON'T MISS THIS SHOW— ITS A202 words
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Advertisement207 1931-10-28 5 jCAPITOIit !J Malaya's only super cinema with the "DOUBLE-THEATRE* capacity I enmiAl MATmrr 9TXJIiIMi IliUb lt-BAY at :3,1S CHILDREN HALF PRICE puTi TO-NIGHT 19.15 Here he is Famous Star of CHARLEYS AUNT" The New Comedy King of Filmland CHARLIE RUGGLES Back again to set All Singapore Laughing m I his207 words
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Advertisement107 1931-10-28 5 iMlbß^^telephqne N9: 6909 c 6AS TO-NIGHT 9.15 The Laugh Lifter The Roof Raiser That Tornado of Fun TILLY OF BLOOMSBURY WITH SYDNEY HOWARD— PRINCE OF HUMORISTS, AND ALL BRITISH CAST. Also MICKEY MOUSE Cartoon TO-MORROW ALHAMBRA MARLBOROUGH "WfKWliGlDßliffvlOOri" WITH Ctlbf I VNIILS ****u<t by JOSEPH M SCHENCK' WrtttHt&^OiricNd^tH, EDMUND QOULDtNQ107 words
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Article895 1931-10-28 6 An Australian View of the Position I*m vaa still the centre of the stmm on his return to Australia, because, with official sanction, he left the ship at Fremantle. and. apparently, without official sanction, he made money by tripping on the air. to Adelaide. Melbourne, and Bowral. In895 words
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Article122 1931-10-28 6 English Professionals for State Team London. Oct. 20. A generous gesture on behalf of Indian cricket, and one that should contribute to the Indian team's success m England m 1932, has been made by Ranjitsinghji, whose offer to the Sussex club to take out four professionals. Pearce. Greenwood.122 words
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Article356 1931-10-28 6 Tennis Stars As Professionals Paiis. Sept. 18. "Within a few months all the best-known European tennis players will have tufned professional. This sensational statement was made this afternoon by Mr. Thomas Topping, who is acting as agent on behalf of Mr. Jack Curlew and Mr. Jeff Dickson. Mr.356 words
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Article192 1931-10-28 6 Why They were Trounced by Everton London. Oct. 17. Although log hung ever the Everton ground, it was Everton 's football, and not the fog. that obliterated the Wednesday, who had to pay for their sacrifice to the country's need at Belfast, where two Wednesday players. Strange192 words
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Article180 1931-10-28 6 England's Victory at Belfast London. Oct. 17, England, maintaining the form of champions m their first international for the year, led 3 l at the interval of their match against Ireland at Belfast to-day. It was a ca&e of "wild Irishmen" m reality, all kick and rush, while180 words
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Article319 1931-10-28 6 Welsh Champion Knocked Out Al Brown (Penamai. the world's bantamweight champion, knocked out Ginger Jones, the Welsh feather-weight champion, m the ninth round of a fifteen-round contest before a crowd of 10.000 at Mountain Ash. The feat-ure of the first three rounds, which were not very exhilarating, was319 words
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Advertisement279 1931-10-28 6 Drop jltf it from JR' your ---jjr/ desk W or I M from #a plane V/^.iKs the same to a PARKJER 4 Purker Duofold laughs at petty accidents. It has heen dropped from a speeding plane three thousand feet aloft. The barrel of feat herli«iht. non-break-able Pernianite survived the crash279 words
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Advertisement231 1931-10-28 6 r£^\ Ho* do you manage to keep thin Jim wC'u* ccus-i* '.umah' tSmmF^r fakvny* drink Wh&kty and Fhily which con f am nalM9/a» lfSrf <**>d does net Unw an* out? sd?\ I Apollinans WITH SUNSHINE GLAXO ▼IrIBSC NWSCS WfiW EXPECTANT MOTHERS NURSING MOTHERS Mmn^PPUM^fWifMl MMM IMMSBCO -Patknt )mmj Tety twwt231 words
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Article78 1931-10-28 7 \i;i:ITKATION TREATY trhina Keady to Negotiate DC SZE'S LETTER Reuter*a Service] Geneva, Oct. 26. muotiatc an arbitration „m at any tim* 1 on the model of the United States. This fact is ttci lr. m Dr Sze to M. Briand, h has been sent to the League78 words
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Article623 1931-10-28 7 r Official Japanese Statement Consul General for Japan fortwing cable received from the Tokyo. I 12, Japanese representative m League of Nations proposed cer(H nts to the reaoklUon then before v. ith regard to the two questions vithdrawa! of Japanese troops to I•■ and *2t direct negotiations623 words
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Article566 1931-10-28 7 R5.4,000 UP IN FLAMES Extravagant Chinese AfterDeath Custom Rangoon, Oct. 25. Rs 4.U00 will KO up m flames to-morrow night, when the relatives of the late Mr. Khoo Jin Tue. who died recently and for whose funeral Rs 1.000 was spent m decorating a motor car with566 words
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Article142 1931-10-28 7 British Official Quarters Refrain From Comment [Reuter's Service] London, Ort. 26. Pending the receipt of offic'al despatches British official quarters are not disposed to comment on the Heaver-Laval agreement. The difficulties of the situation are fully realised, however, and no surprise will be felt if the142 words
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Article61 1931-10-28 7 A Pleasant Experience For Cotton Industry I Reuter's Sen ice London, Oct. 26. Orders booked by the cotton trade last week sire large enough to put the Lancashire spinning mills on full time, thanks to the suspenicn of the gold standard and the Manchuria troubles. The61 words
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Article53 1931-10-28 7 Question Of International Purchase Credit 1 Reuter's Service) Washington, Oct. 26. An arrangement for an international credit for the purchase of United States wheat and cotton abroad is being discussed between the Federal Frrm Beard and representatives of the French Government, according to the chairman of53 words
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Article40 1931-10-28 7 Putting Off The Evil Day I Reuter's Service) Chicago, Oct 16. Ouinp to the successful manoeuvres of his lawyers Al Capcne's removal to Leavenworth Gaol has been deferred until to-morrow while three judges consider Capone's plea for bail.40 words
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Article773 1931-10-28 7 HOW IT AROSE Tungku Abdul Rahman on Malay History Tungku Abdul Rahman delivered a very 1 interesting address at the weekly luncheon of the Ipoh Rotary Club, Mr. T. P. Nailer presiding. In order to enable you to follow me I must briefly outline the history773 words
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Article214 1931-10-28 7 Could "Levante" Balance the Budget Heavy rain fell early on Saturday afternoon and was followed by a light persistent drizzle which did not allow the little guests at the King's House children's party m aid of the Peppy Day Fund to be much m the214 words
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Article974 1931-10-28 7 ESPERANTIST VISITOR Progress of Salvation Movement [By Our Chinese Correspondent I Mr. Tan Leng-i. a Chinese Esperantist and world wanderer, came to Singapore from Johore on Sunday last and will most prcbably spend some time m the Colony. Mr. Tan is a native of Xwangtung and974 words
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Article77 1931-10-28 7 While the Prince of Wales was on holiday at Biarritz he had a long conversation with two leading French International Rugby players Fernand Forgus and Abel Guichmerre as a result of which it is hoped that the friendly engagements between England and France cf the Rugby football field may be77 words
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Article322 1931-10-28 7 ABDUL MEJID TO BE CALIPH JERUSALEM SENSATION Alleged Agreement With King Feisal Jerusalem, Ort. 15. A sensation has been caused by reports m the local newspapers that ex-Sultan Abdul jMejid Ls shortly coming here to participate m the Moslem Congress, whe-e. it Ls expected, he will be proclaimed Caliph. A322 words
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Article621 1931-10-28 7 Charity Show for Poppy Day (From Our Own Correspondent Malacca, Oct. M, On the 7th and Bth November, from 6 p.m. to midnight, tlie Malacca Chinese Football Club of Malacca, will hold charity bazaar m aid of the China Flood Relief Fund at the Pakup Long building kindly621 words
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Article35 1931-10-28 7 Mr. and Mrs. J. H. M. Robson arrived m Kuala Lumpur on Friday morning from Singapore. Mr. E. L. D. Evans, the well-known Kinta planter, is due back from Home next week wit* Mrs. Evans.35 words
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Article96 1931-10-28 7 GRANDI-BRUENING TALKS Essentials of an Economic Remedy FRIENDLY SPIRIT IReuter'.s Service I Berlin, Oct. 2«. A communique states that Dr. Bruening and Signor Grandi exchanged Mows on tlie great political and economic questions with extreme frankness and m a friendly spirit. The discussions revealed far- reaching agrevrient96 words
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Article164 1931-10-28 7 Discussion m R.T.C I British Radio Official Service Rugby, Oct. 26. The discussion on the subject of the Indian Federal Court war; continued to-day m the Federal Structure Sub-Committee of the Round-Table Conference and will be concluded to-morrow, when the debnte will be wound up by Sir164 words
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Article94 1931-10-28 7 Miss Ruth Nichols* Plane Destroyed by Fire (Router's Service 1 Louisville, Kentucky Oct. ti. The ail woman, Miss Ruth Nichols, had another narrow MCape from death when her machine caught fire as she was about to takiI efT for New York to-day. She jumped out from the window94 words
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Article70 1931-10-28 7 Hamilton Brothers Leave ißeuter's Service] London. Ot. 47. Fl.i'.lu-l.ieutenant Leslie Hamilton iwho wa*» former^ with the RAF. m India) and hi& brother, Kenneth, started from Lympne shortly after midnight m a Hgh! fteroplMM on :?cond attemiJt to break the England-Australia air record. Flyini^ an all-British m.jchin:' uith a70 words
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Article63 1931-10-28 7 DOWN AGAIN Less Unemployment m j BHtain I British Radio Oilieial S.-rvicel Rugby. Oct. 26. A further decrease. HtfcMfttd at 30,000. is anticipated la this weekii uncmpkiymont fIgUTM. The previous two weekly returns had shown a decrease of, respectively. 2. r ).000 and 33.000 and it m estimated Kiut these,63 words
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Article46 1931-10-28 7 Recognition of (Jreek Consul Withdrawn IReuter's Service) l.cndcn, Oct. 2ti. It is understood that the Colonial Secretary has telegraphed to the Government of Cyprus announctaf that the Kihr's Ifeeejiaator emPOWerlliJ Mr. Alexandrcs Kyruu t;> act as Greek Consul at Cyprus has been withdrawn.46 words
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Article133 1931-10-28 7 Legal Adviser on the Air The H:nble Mr. W. S. Gibson. Legal Adviser. F.M.S. l«-ft IOT Singapore on business thix morning by ai;\ srr s Monday l Md iy Mul The 'plane started at 7 am. and was In Singapore by 9.15 ajn. Mr. Gibson -xpects133 words
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867 1931-10-28 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 28, 1931 A PLEA FOR THE WILD Since the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has begun wcrk m Singapore it has accomplished a great deal of useful work although a good deal of that has passed unrecognised by the general public, whilst867 words
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Article589 1931-10-28 8 Mr. L. H. Chidoon. of Messrs. Hogan and Ivens. Penang. has returned from home leave. Lady Taylor, widow of the late Sir William Taylor, is due m Penang next month. Mr. Tuckett. of Kramat Pulai Mine, is an inmate of the European Hospital. Batu Gajah. Mr. E E. Chambers, Agent.589 words
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Article145 1931-10-28 8 "INVALUABLE" WORK" Inauguration of Perak Chamber of Commerce (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipch, Oct. 27. At the inauguration of the Perak branch of the Chettiar Chamber of Commeice, the District Officer, Mr. J. V. Cowgill, congratulated the local Chettiars upon advancing with the times. He hoped145 words
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Article177 1931-10-28 8 Towkay Owner-driver Exonerated A misadventure verdict was ye.sterday returned by the Coroner. Mr. F. G. Bourne, m connection with the death of on elderly Chinese who was knocked down m Nev. Bridge Road on October 18 by a car driven by a Chinese named Low Peng177 words
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Article151 1931-10-28 8 Bankrupt Who Did Not Declare Creditors Remarking that it was a serious ca: c and that there could not be much mitigation on th«> accused's plea that he had acted on the advic\ of a bankruptcy department clerk, the District Judge. Mr. G. C. Dodd. passed sentence of151 words
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Article141 1931-10-28 8 Happy Event at Memorial Hall Another important function of Singapore Scout Week took place last night and was one m which the public wert a'jle to take an active but wholly enjoyable part. It was indeed a happy inspiration which resulted In the dam? at the Memorial141 words
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Article29 1931-10-28 8 Wednesday October 28th Before the Acting Chief Justice m the Ist. Court at 10.30 a.m.: Part baud: 5.1141 31— R Blackwood vs. Sir John Jackson (Spore) Ltd.29 words
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Article105 1931-10-28 8 A special Lido evening will be held, at the Tanglin Club on Nov. 6th m aid of Poppy Day funds. Proceedings will begin at 6.30 v hen the cocktail bar will be open and there will be supper at 8.30 to be followed by dancing at 9.30105 words
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Article57 1931-10-28 8 We are informed that the statement that Mr. Gardside, the Singapore lawyer who waa seriously injured m a motor car accident during the week-end, has not had his leg amputated. Mr. Gardside's leg was badly fractured but up to the present no amputation has taken place. The57 words
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Article76 1931-10-28 8 A Bill to amend the Stamp Enactment 1931 is to be introduced m the Federal Council. The Stamp (Amendment) Enactment. 1931, imposes a duty of 2 per cent, on bets and sweepstakes but has not been brought into force pending similar action m the Colony. The Colony Bill has now76 words
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Article187 1931-10-28 8 OFFICIAL INDIFFEREKri S.P.C.A .Make Another endeavour The minutes of Committee nw S.P.C.A. held at the V M C A October 19th. at whirl) then R. H. Onraet. Mrs Ptnrei y. I Drieberuen. Mr. H I si.-.,.. Mr (Hon. Secretary.. *ate thai I bird and animal ■too*187 words
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Article190 1931-10-28 8 English Delegate m Malaya Two delegates In m Enulanu visiting the Presbytrnan Church. ■> of Malar* and will arrive m SmiMpc: are the Rev. G L. Brandti BI) W. Carruthers. Mr. Bi audit vho Mi minister m Troon. Ayrshire Is n Highgate church, one <>l th»- l. tions190 words
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Article112 1931-10-28 8 Eurasian Found duilt> of Cruelty The Foi-.'th Magtatntc crder requi'ins I Eu:a uui MUMd D I to pay $50 per neontii (or the m his wife. Holiy Mil.- Th I Mr. C. H. WhlttC*l laM v.c k vhi charged witii failing to Maintain bit itt complainant allied that112 words
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Article87 1931-10-28 8 EUROPE HOTEL SUNDAY CONCERT The programme randeftd hf the M chestra on Sunday ifintm Mi judging by DM applause that p Mr. R. H. Lambie. who din-ets the < chose his numbers veil. Mpectolft "lolanthe". "Lucia dl LIMW old time "The Shamrock Special mention must Iffftln he I A. P.87 words
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Article142 1931-10-28 8 The inaugural mortnv take place on Md«J m. < M«*> at 5.15 pm The pnnciplf fceni lh< (a> The Inauguration election of a Mint; I 1 of the proposed rul^—iuludn the subscription; (d> Tin General Commit t<-. Mr. W. Bartley. Pmkteni lity. will take the Chalf will142 words
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Advertisement123 1931-10-28 8 BRISTOL MILK CREAM SHERRIES. Can only be appreciated by the Connoisseur. FINEST QUALITY "PINEAPPLE" COOKED HAM NAT REDUCED PRICE Singapore COLD STORAGE C Ltd ORCHARD ROAD AND SUB-DEPOTS. CLEEVES FULL CREAM IRISH MILK T -m.^ Prepared from selected *®ym*twnfi» Z* milk from cows fed m CLEEVES fi n€S t pastures123 words
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Advertisement36 1931-10-28 8 OOXA 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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Article238 1931-10-28 9 THE ALTERNATIVE ['itpreeedkntad Scenes m POLLING DAY I Renter"! Service! London. Oct. 27. i or D.wniuition :s the alternattoc elector! bf tIM Nationalist tv before the momentous deTtae man now was etttei d Campbell, Mr. Henderaonii opponent .mi emotional speech winding up He reminded ni^ ttearen238 words
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Article352 1931-10-28 9 onficli'iu'c m Nationalist r Victory British Radio Official Serviced Rug-by. Oct. 27. ecUon with the general elec- i»!:tn- to-day. Early voting waa ■<i owing to fo| m London and I Of the home counties. Exe.pW*l has, however, been taken m the kl probable that despite the Lther352 words
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Article289 1931-10-28 9 tl'inal Tour of His Constituency [Reuter's Service l London. Oct. 26. •"*> of electioneering murks the '"fore the country casts its most of modern times. The parties •ountry massed big battalions of We final appeal Lo the electors. nsay Mac Donald early to-day began tour of his289 words
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Article208 1931-10-28 9 MR. HARBOUR'S SILENCE Refuses to Disclose When Rubber Ship Will Sail "That requires an answer that I am not prepared to give anyone at the moment." This was the reply made by Mr. E. A. Barbour of the well-known firm of rubber exporters m S-ngapore.208 words
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Article90 1931-10-28 9 Effect on Municipal Finance Mr. O. P Griffith-Jones has given notice that he will ask the following questions at the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners on Friday What effect will the new Petrol Tax have upon Municipal Finance Was the President consulted m ony way by Government90 words
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Article263 1931-10-28 9 j Non-Government Co-Operative Society [From Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh. Oct. 27. The Malayan TeaciierV Co-ope»ative Society. Which was much m the limelight last year owing to the absconding of the treasurer, held its annual Meeting, as a reconstructed society under the name of the F.M.S. non-Government Teachers' Co-Operative263 words
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Article79 1931-10-28 9 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 London, Oct. 27. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £127 916 (£126 1116). Forward £130 3 16 (£129 5 16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify79 words
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Article1115 1931-10-28 9 WHY CHINESE HID Innocent of Death of Compatriot Charged with voluntarily causing grievous hurt to Ho Goh Choon, a Chinese named Tan Soon Tay was yesterday morning cautioned and discharged by the District Judge, Mr. G. C Dodd. Ho Goh Choon died m hospital from1,115 words
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Article174 1931-10-28 9 NON-STOP FLIGHT R.A.F. Machine Due at Abu Sueir To-day 2,857 MILES" HOP [British Radio— Official Service] Rttfby, Oct. 27. A Royal Air Force Fairey Napier long distance monoplane left Cranwell Airdrome, Lincolnshire, at 6.45 this morning on a non-stop flight of 2,857 miles to Abu Sueir Aerodrome.174 words
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Article209 1931-10-28 9 Embezzlement Losses of U.S. [Reuter's Service! Chicane. Oct. 27. Lloyd's have paid a claim for $2,000,000 made by the Continental Illinois Bank and Trust Company m respect of the embezzlements cf the bank's funds by Walter Wolf, an employee. Walter Wolf, an employe? of the Continental Illinois Bank,209 words
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Article203 1931-10-28 9 Ruggles m The Girl Habit There may be many who will dispute Charlie Ruggles' claims to be real humourist but m The Girl Habit which opened at the Capitol last evening he has an extremely farcical part to carry through and the situations m which he finds himself203 words
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Article171 1931-10-28 9 Europeans' Experience at Calcutta Theatre Calcutta, Oct. 21. A party of eight European ladies and gentlemen had an unpleasant experience at the New Empire Theatre last night when they were imprisoned m the lift for nearly three hours at the conclusion of the evening performance. After the171 words
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Article51 1931-10-28 9 Bishop of Lahore's son Accidentally Shot Prince Rupert (British Columbia), Oct. 20. Mr. R. B. Durrant, only son of the Bishop of Lahore, was killed while hunting m the Rocky Mountains. His gun was accidentally discharged when the trigger caught while he was taking the trun from the51 words
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Advertisement401 1931-10-28 9 i\t M 9 ROBINSON 6? CO., LTD. r (Positively cannot be obtained elsewhere) Singapore Kuala Lumpur. goodJNtear Belting Hose Packing j GOODYEAR "THOR" friction surface GOODYEAR 'PATHFINDER," friction transmission belting, for high speeds and surface, transmission belting; for lighter small pulleys. loads and for drives on which the flexing This401 words
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Advertisement959 1931-10-28 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. rOVTOTfUmT EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES. LONDON N CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Thrice Monthly Sri vice Liverpool, Havre and GUftfow Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Our Mil* DEMODOCUB For London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Oct. 29959 words
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Advertisement541 1931-10-28 10 Ellerman Buekoall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In England). "ELLERMAN" LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. r Dmm Btngmpmtm •a. CITY OF KHIOS Par Havre, London, Rotterdam and ITwlwm Oct. 30 •-a. CITY OF WINDSOR For London, Rotterdam, H'burg and G'gow Nov 14541 words
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Advertisement779 1931-10-28 11 nW'JKS. MARSEILLES, LONDON, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM AND N MIDDLESBROUGH. -OKI MA" O T< 10>00 NoV< 5 6 i SUWA MARU T 10.700 Dec. ?1 Jan. 1 A-iIMA MAKO T. 10,000 Nov. 19 20 9 FUSHIMI MARU T. .11,600 Jan. 14 16 JapTTKHNI MARU T. 12,000 Dec. 8 9 HAKOZAKI MARU T.779 words
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Advertisement590 1931-10-28 11 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES, LTIi ((f «T/ SAILING NOTICE \IH h\V president uneh^ «f TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND Bom on \\H ■I 4 ntOM SbTOAFQBB AND FSNANG tU COLOMBO ]ll I I fIUBC. rOBT HAID. ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES AN» «!%V GENOA. lIX arrlv* Leave l«e#v« Arriv* \^K KM I fl*nre. B*pore.590 words
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Advertisement885 1931-10-28 11 K. P. M. I KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ [KOYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA. J (Incorporated m Holland.* UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No 5451. with sub-connections to. Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Department-, and Manager's, desk. Representatives m tne Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penan*) of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL885 words
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Article420 1931-10-28 12 HER WORK AT THE ZOO Death Bed Inquiries About the Snakes She Loved The death of Miss Joan Beauchamp Proctei, Curator of Reptiles at the Zoo since 1923, has ended a life of immense courage and usefulness. For many years she carried out her420 words
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Article176 1931-10-28 12 "Tasters' Brigade" Starts a Small War Moscow, Sept. 22. One of the most sensational scandals m the history of Moscow's food rationing system was made public to-day at the trial of a restaurant manager charged with graft and abusing his position. "Tasting brigades." organised by the176 words
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Advertisement675 1931-10-28 12 Burns Philp line. i (Incorporated In Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. a«fular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7.375 tona) and the 8.8. MANOOLA (3,352 ton*). [Cargo only] IiARKLLA la one of the largest and nneat steamers trading to Australia Cabins de675 words
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Advertisement249 1931-10-28 12 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. l| (Incorporated m U.S.A. V I GENERAL AGENTS. I NEW YORK SERVICE. I Regular Freight Service to Boston, New Yorl I Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Sue/) Dur Sails n I M.S. SILVERYEW Nov. 3 Nov. 8 I M.S. SILVERCYPRESS Nov. 24 Nov 30 I M.S. SILVER WALNUT249 words
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Advertisement208 1931-10-28 12 BIBBV LINE I [LONDON ADDKKSS I 22, PALL >lALL, LONDON. s Wll I of fast twin-screw Oil Dri I Mail Passengor V«Kh Htl^ I RANGOON. COLOMBO. M\Rs E |lir s I PLYMOVTII AM) LOXOON I with through Pomwllua lm m sm»^ I and Pctuia- I HOMEWARD IAOLmOt I Steamer '-'^R.n^i208 words
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Miscellaneous714 1931-10-28 12 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Monday A Thursday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturday 6 p.m. Kuantan (via Jerantut) 6 pjn. Kelantan every Sunday 4 p.m. Tuesday and Friday 7.30 ajn, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 am F.M.S., Batu Anam, Bati. Pahat,714 words
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Miscellaneous242 1931-10-28 12 Kashmir 18: Bulan 16: Sikh 14; Pies. Van Burcn 12: Takada 9: Ulysses 7. empire Dock (Entrance Gate 3.) Talamba 33: Menestheus 35. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate 4.) Centaur 46: Aletta 48. West Wharf (Entrance Gate 4.) Manila Maru 5: Jerantut 3: Teiresias 2: Kistna .Tardine's. Section 10 (Entrance Gate242 words
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Article379 1931-10-28 13 Examining Other People's Methods Owing to recent events we are no longer inclined to hold so rigidly to our old beliefs, and v.\ all spheres of life we have come to recognize th.it much that we considered definitely settled and agreed is iiable to be and m379 words
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Article223 1931-10-28 13 It is now possible to estimate fairly closely the probable output of mot^r ships dur^ig the piesent yea Since and inclading 1928 each year has shown a figure exceeding 1.000.000 tons and this output will be more than maintained m 1931. It is jist possible, m fact, that,223 words
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Article148 1931-10-28 13 In its application to the propulsion of a large and high-powered ice-breaker, internal-com-bustion machinery enters a new field of service. A very remarkable ice-breaker which the Swedish Government has recently ordered, and which will be one of the most powerful m the wcrld will be electrically ciriven148 words
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Article110 1931-10-28 13 Of late years a number of pensioned naval and military officers have settled down as planters on the salubrious island of Jamaica where living is fairly cheap, income tax low, and the temperature varies not more than one or t'\vo degrees m the year round. While every110 words
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Article732 1931-10-28 13 New Submarine Escape Apparatus Washington. Preliminary tests of new methods cf usins the "lung." the American Navy"s submarine escape device, have indicated the feasibility of evacuating the crew of a disabled submarine m a quarter of the time horetofoie considered practicable, writes Rex Collier. The experiments, conducted tor732 words
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Article275 1931-10-28 13 Lower Than At Any Time Since the War At the present time the cost of new shipis lower than it h^s been at any time rince the war, and it is probable that a year hence quotations will be higher, because yards will not be so275 words
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Advertisement237 1931-10-28 13 rwMxe it A7ikorio f9 Baby Food of I New Zealand is produced only m the Spring when the fresh (jreen pastures are at their highest Vitamin Content, and by the introduction of Vitamin D known as THE SUNLIGHT VITAMIN. "Ankona" builds up the bone prevents future tooth decay] and eventually237 words
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Advertisement377 1931-10-28 13 Remove Film See teeth gleam and glisten XX7INNING smiles depend on In a few days teeth grow whiter glorious white teeth and ;md begin to sparkle, teeth like that depend on freedom Pepsodent contafns no pumice, from what dentists know as film. harmful grit or crude abrasive. It Film is377 words
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1704 1931-10-28 14 WHY AN ELECTION CAME Political and Financial Crisis London, Oct. 1. The following interesting nrtes on the events which have led up to the general election are writfvn by Reuters chief Parliamentary Correspondent. The political uphea\al of the past six weeks. which Ls culminating1,704 words
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Article646 1931-10-28 14 To British tars it sounds curious that the Naval trouble, with its good-tempered and purely passive revolt against the cuts m pay, should have had almost as disturbing an effect abroad as did the May Economy Report. But such is the case, m conjunction with other circumstances,646 words
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Article547 1931-10-28 14 Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following Is a list of stations which can be received m Singapore Java Stations Bandoeng pI M f Tom about 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney. Australia, and other stations. Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok. 21547 words
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68 1931-10-28 14 KUALA LUMPUR AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY Kuala Lumpur regular broadcasts ar» until further notice: DAILY on 55.5 Metres 10.30 to 11 ajn. PETAUNG HILL TESTING. (Except Sundays and Public Holidays). FRIDAY on 65 Metres FROM THE STUDIO. 6.30 pjn. Krontchong Music. 7.00 m English. 7.15 m British Official Wireless News. 7.2568 words
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Article222 1931-10-28 14 A First Glimpse of the New Baby Lions London. Sept. 18. Doris, the Zoo lioness, to-day, for the first time, allowed the keepers a fleeting glimpse of her two new cubs. This is the third litter reared by Doris and Pat. the proud father. Elizabeth and Lurline.222 words
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Article23 1931-10-28 14 Second-Lieutenant N. E. B. Graburn, Straits Settlements Volunteer Force, Is appointed to the rank of Lieutenant, with effect from October 6th, 1931, inclusive.23 words
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Article109 1931-10-28 14 He Believed m his Own Dr. A. Hawkyard. the Lord Mayor oi Leeds has taken 23,000 tablets m the past Wfcn years nearly ten a day. He made thus statement when opening a che mists* exhibition at the two hall. The 23.000 tablets contained, he said,109 words
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Article76 1931-10-28 14 A Novel Railway Office Scheme for Traveller A private firm is shortly to open a writinsroom and office for travellers m the main railway station at Cologne. A fee will be charged for the ilso of a typewriter and for the services of a typist. A76 words
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Article21 1931-10-28 14 The Honourable Mr. Justice N. H. P. Whitley has been appointed Senior Puisne Judge with effect from September 26th, 1931, Inclusive.21 words
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Article194 1931-10-28 14 Host Who BH His M Friend There lire t» v. mmMct sight on a .sinaer convinced of his and ed down by grief and >>♦ rut- If you do not agree, bo to at the Zoo and have I look af Junriiv lar Chimpanzee. You must knot Junin;194 words
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Article55 1931-10-28 14 Secret Machine That W« |{l Conversations a mchtoe thai trill n verxation is to be tried t < postal authunti. v respondent. The invention eons 1 t which can be DMUM nmillt Of the calkr detected, it transmits tf disc, from which it r;ui ftl ed,55 words
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Advertisement408 1931-10-28 14 BANES AND INSURANCF^^I CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated In Wng.i«*fl by Royal Charter) Paid up capital In 600,000 ■>»»*- -of £5 each 0,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietor* £3.000.000 HEAD OFFICE: 38. Bishopsgate, i-oraton, E.C. a. Ag*aeie» and Hi ■wilim Alor Star Hong Kong I408 words
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Advertisement328 1931-10-28 14 INDIA, LTD. Incorporated to England °*P lt 1 U. 000.000 Subscribed 1.800,000 P^*-^ 1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Real 1.666.845 BOARD OF DIRECTOMH: J. M. Ryrle, Esq., Clialnnan P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro. Esq.. J O. Robinson. Esq., W. H. Shelf ord Big.. Sir Thomas Catto, Bart Sir C.328 words
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Advertisement139 1931-10-28 14 THE SOUTH BRITISH V j^l INSURANCE COMI-VNT L I FIRE. MARINE, travJ MOTOK (AH INSURANCE ACCEPTED a, LOWEST CURRENT R AT L. C. MARGOLIODTH. Mi n Office: 2. Flnlay*on Or^ TDK EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION ih FIRE,~MARix E MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL ACCIDKNT INSURANCE. L G. JOHNSON Gener*] U*^, HEAD139 words
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Article69 1931-10-28 15 iMgefl m Representative Prices Press Association] \,-tt 1 OIK, **Cl. 86-, 85 V* 1% 23's 22', I I 22 21 11% 30^ 27 2«', i;r. .iii', 14 13 S 10*, 39', 33', ,4:. 14', 71 80^ L>2 20 26 N BftH i- rapii 142 119! i69 words
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Article561 1931-10-28 15 k Something to be Dime to I Save Industry owi C mreipondent i Dut Air Mail] London. Oct. IS. situation. I might perEdil Mr i.i th.- Sunday i: < b may be Interesting', methins h bo* being thei H will materiahae i» that something is at ne lor the561 words
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Article679 1931-10-28 15 The Changeover to European Mining September issue 01 the f.m\s. monthly bulletin oi statistics relating t>.> the mining industry shows a lurther heavy fall m. the number ol men employed hi Urn labour forces on mines, sayi tbe M t'.uy Mail m leading ar- eh The decrease ol679 words
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Article67 1931-10-28 15 Rubber Plantations Show Profits I REE PRESfI SERVICE -COPYRIGHT! I. >ndmi. Oct. 27. c; (1 >jig B «ar Rubber Plantations. Limited report shows the company made profit of £188 md the yum of £(W1 la io be carried forward. The report rf Kmrne i Rubber, I limited disclo-67 words
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Article75 1931-10-28 15 Rugby. Ort. 26. Foreign exciK-n-.cs are: AnsterdMU Athens MO, Bombay Is. I 31-32 d.. Berlin 16~>. Brunei! MH, Bucharest 65f». Rio 1%, Buenos Air. i 32 Copenhagen 17 Geneva 20 U. HelBingfon 1C1'... Hong Korp Is. 2'-;.d.. Lisbon 109 M:idrid 44 Milan 75 S Montreal 4.35. MoatC Video 23.75 words
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Article357 1931-10-28 15 EXCHANGE RATES SELLING October 27 London. 4 months' sight f4 732 London, 3 months' sight 2 4 532 London, 60 days' sight 2 4 3 32 London, 30 days' sight 214 1116 London, demand 24 London. T.T. *3 31 32 Lyons. Paris, demand 1100 nom. Hamburg,357 words
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66 1931-10-28 15 October 27th., 12 o'clock, noon. Buyers Sellers R.B.S. equal to London Standard, Spot 8\ 8\ Standard R.S.S. on Tender Nov. 8 1 8 1 Dec. 8 1 8 Jan-Mai. 9% 8 7^ Apr- June 9 9' Tone ol Market: Quiet Sellers reserved. Latest Cable —London66 words
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Article923 1931-10-28 15 ajghjahgu agjahjgha II A.»a m Kumbatig If) 22s 23s Austral Malay (£> 18s 20s Aver Hitam (ss» 10s 3d 11Bungrm Tin (I) 10s 3d 11s 3d Batang Padang ($1) 10 15 Batu Caves ($1) 25 30 Bukit Arang ($1) 30 40 nom. Burmah Malay 10s 11s nom.923 words
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Article582 1931-10-28 15 Latest Library Additions The fallowing publications \ve r e issued or received by the Department of Statistics, S.S. and F.M.S.. during the period from October 11th to October 20, inclusive, and CX available for public use m the Reference Library, Fullerton Building. Singapore. Application may be made by582 words
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Article76 1931-10-28 15 Political Situation's Effect on Exchange [British Radio— Official Service 1 Rugby. Oct. Hi. The Stock Markets showed considerable strength throughout to-day, based on anticipations regarding the political situation The leading British Funds made general advances, ranging from s quarter to o:u point with War Loan ;> per76 words
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Article1123 1931-10-28 15 A Trading Profit of £13,983 [By Dutch Air Mail] London, Oct. 13. Tlie elfhteaottl annual general meeting of the Renong Tin Dredging Co.. Ltd., was held ;at Winchester Hour c. E.C. Mr. A. E. Percy. F.C.A. (the chairman), presided. The Chairman, m moving the adoption of the report1,123 words
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Advertisement75 1931-10-28 15 t*> rn^yd *i2.ouuou» Assurance tn force over $38,OO0,»6» The Great Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd. rinoanxßttted In tbe StraJU Setttemento) tIKAD OFFICE WUv:He*oer Uoum, Sin«Apor» LONDON OTFICK 17, Old Jewry, K.O rt>. Oompany has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of i^gi^n^ mSi a compiles wlto tIM Brttlab US* Aaoumuc*75 words
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Advertisement28 1931-10-28 15 Mrs. L. C. L. Oldfteld is appointed a niembri of the Ladies Visiting Committee to lh<« Prer Maternity Hospital. Kuiidunj; Keroaa. SliiKuiMirtv vloe Mrs. O. E. Cator. resigned.28 words
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Article1746 1931-10-28 16 Inter-State Rugby. Johore's Fine Display Against Singapore. IVrak Surprised. Lim Rcr.g Soo China's National Lawn Tei ris ('hampk.n. His Victory Over Khoo H«M.i Hyr. Malayan FoctbaJlers m China. Inter-Club Golf. Eyes on the Flyweights. With recollections of the fact that m Johore Bahru a waak before a weaker1,746 words
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Article163 1931-10-28 16 -Tim s upen singles F. T. K. Hobbes beat Lt. Phillipps 6—2. 6—o Capt. Moore be?t B. Pag: 1 6 3. 6 l. Men's Open Doubles R. F. Goodman and I. Ab vs. Dr. rie Souza and N. Hay (unfinished). Men's Handicap Singles W. B. Wigg beat B.163 words
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Article73 1931-10-28 16 WEDNESDAYS TIES GRIFF CUP Royal Artillery vs. Dupire Morrell Ltd. Ladies 1 Double Handicap Miss Skey and Miss Margoliouth rec. 15 vs. Mrs. Millar and Mi^s Salmond rec. 2. TIES FOR THURSDAY GRIFF CLP Asiatic Petroleum Co. vs. Paterson Simons and Co. Ltd. Ladies' Doubles Handicap73 words
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Article44 1931-10-28 16 The S.R.C. Handicap Tennis Tournament will be concluded on Thursday with the final of the Doubles Handicap) G. A. Lowe and A. Marshall ewe 30 vs. Dr. G. de Souza and C. A. Peterson owe 40 commencing at 4.45 p.m. sharp.44 words
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Article76 1931-10-28 16 The following ties will be played on Wednesday. B. Class Handicap 150 Up H. A. Bas&ett 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. Donoghr.e owe 75. E. H.76 words
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118 1931-10-28 16 SCOTLAND VS. WALES Teams for Match at Wrexham [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] London, Oct. 27. The Scottish and Welsh teams for the international match at Wrexham on October 31 are as follow Scotland: Harkness (Midlothian): Blair (Clyde) and McAuley (Rangers); Massie (Midlothian). Meiklejohn (Rangers) (Captain) and Brown118 words
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Article42 1931-10-28 16 Vacancy m Division 111 (Northern) [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 London, Oct. 27. Wigan Borough have resigned from the Third Division (Northern) of the League for financial reason. The vacancy will probably be filled by the end of the week.42 words
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Article167 1931-10-28 16 S.R.A. Classification of Horses and Ponies List No. 5. Amendment No. 8. Issued 27th. Octcber. 1931. HORSES Transfers. Co.ais from Class 2 to Class 1. Hopaway frcm Class 2 to Class, 1. Soldier Boy from Class 2 to Class 1. Currency Boy from Class 1 to Class 2.167 words
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Article182 1931-10-28 16 Knocked Out by Frenchman m Second Round [Reuters Service! Paris, Oct. 26. For the worlds flyweight championship to-nlgbt the French champion. Young Perez. knocked out the Italo-American, Frankie Gtnaro. < holder* m the second round of a fifteen round contest. There were scenes of indescribable enthusiasm as182 words
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Article68 1931-10-28 16 Match m Aid of M.F.A. Funds A football match will be held between the Malaya Football Association, Singapore, and the North Johore Foctball As.-,ociation, comprising players from Muar and Batu Pahat on Friday next at Jalan Besar Stadium, kick-off at 4.45 p.m. sharp. The proceeds from this match68 words
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Article116 1931-10-28 16 The following are the results m the Clerical Union billiards tournament: American Championship: Winner Yeo Kocn Yam; Runner-up Kueh Sing Kce. Highest Break Prizes presented by Mr. C. Misson and Mr. Lim Loi Hin. Won by Yeo Koon Yam and Lim Chuan Geok with breaks of 56 each. American116 words
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Article488 1931-10-28 16 KEEN RUGBY Malaya Command Officers Beaten Merchants llpte.: M.C.O. 6pts. The Merchants gained yet another victory m the Club tournament yesterday afternoon when they defeated the Malaya Command Officers by 11 points (two tries and a goal) to 6 points (two tries) on the Padang. The488 words
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Article74 1931-10-28 16 [From Our Own Correspondent] Ipch. Oct. 27. Seme doubt ft It by Perak Rugby enthusiasts as to the visit of the Glcucesters fifteen to Ipoh on Saturday has now been cleared up as a result of a telegraph enquiry as to whether the cancellation of the74 words
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Article196 1931-10-28 16 The following si le has been selectee' tc represent the S.C.C. rgr.inst Miiicca at Malacca on Saturday. He. ley; Tatham. Binth^m. Harper. Land: Hoops. Bonnar; Bellingham-Smith. A. R. Anderson, T. G. Garsidc. Dr. R. Shelley. P Storr. R. W. B. Ciirns. W. N. Rothery. and C. Fittock.196 words
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Article61 1931-10-28 16 Penang Unable to Send a Team IFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, Oct. 27. Penang have cabled regretting that they are unable to send a Rugby team to Bangkok to play the inter-port match on Armistice Day r Printed and Published by Alfred Stanley Banks, at the office of61 words
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Advertisement44 1931-10-28 16 The open. Chinese Singles Team Championship of Singapore run under the auspice of the Sinsap re BartmSnto) Acsocrtior .vas concluded bat Sunday at the Great WorMs Spo-ts Grou id. The winners arc the Shansl-ai Badminton Pr.rty, and the runnen-u. are the U'iit:d Chines? Amateurs.44 words
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Advertisement124 1931-10-28 16 NEW I PORT Alii V I MODEL 102 I JM W NEW No. Ui Soundbox U I W matic Brake. NEW Detachable I Tra >- NEW Lid Stay, N, u r I DeSiSn NIU Winder I OLD PRICE-NO IM-Rias, I Black $57.50. Coloured >.;j I "H.M.V." SPECIALISTS Raffle. Place Sh,124 words
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