The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 31 October 1931
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Title Section16 1931-10-31 1 The Singapore Free Press \o. 13,481. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1931. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article389 1931-10-31 1 Following the election signs of trade revival are reported from all parts of Britain; meantime the reconstruction of the Cabinet is understood to be in progress and there is much conjecture as to appointments Page 11. 'I he suggestion that Government should give the Municipality a rebate389 words
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Article1343 1931-10-31 1 QvfefttM i:(ii,v' komluea MmIH rsf fttrrnqo Libclli Juvenal The real reason for tin Labour defeat OH so prodigious a scale has not yet been revealed. It was in plain fact nothing to do with polities at all. It was simply that they felt that with the1,343 words
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Advertisement215 1931-10-31 1 BIGIA TEA Kringrs the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. Raffles Hotel I Sunday. Novimber Ist., 9.30 p.m. s&H* O*> ,K( HESTRAL CONCERT SiSSr c&/ MOM A LITTER HIS SL.jT 4$ <$? ()H( lIESTKA s4OT v x^ S^K \yS CABARET x^%P* vr^ o b yS215 words
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Advertisement353 1931-10-31 1 THE EUROPE HOTEL TO4HGHT SPECIAL DINNER AND DANCE. NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR DANCING. MUSIC ON THE VERANDAH FROM 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. AND DURING TIFFIN. ALSO FROM 8 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. and DURING DINNER. SPECIAL RACE DINNERS AND DANCES WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAYS, NOVEMBER 7th, 14th and353 words
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Advertisement183 1931-10-31 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Exidf batteries Page 4. To»night*s Boxinr— Page 2. Art Ci\ib Exhibition Page I. Echigoya'a Bale Is -rill on Pajre s. Little's ai: reducing prices for hickory golJ club.- Pace i<». Wassiamuil's annual i;ale la now In full sv. inii Pat;e 11. I Latfe selection cf Christmas gJ ti183 words
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Advertisement11 1931-10-31 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Advertisement450 1931-10-31 2 BUSINESS CARDS. RE PHOTOGRAPHED BY 11. N I GENT BUCKKRIDGE Highest Clans Wo^k Lowest Rate*. LAIDLAW BUILDING— "Phone 78S8. i I MARBLE FLOORING TILES. SINGAPORE CASKET CO.. MM. I S, Penha* Road, off L:i vender Street Phone 6075 MARBLE CHIPPINGS, ROAD METAL IJMK FOR SALE Delivery ex Railway Sidim* Alonjisidr450 words
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Advertisement696 1931-10-31 2 TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given that tenders are now invited for the following materials or services, and that particulars of such tender* may be obtained in tiv> Tender Room, Municipal Office* I Erection and Completion oi 2 Blreks of Garages at Hooper Foad. Date of Closing.696 words
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Advertisement599 1931-10-31 2 MISCELLANEOUS. WILL some kind middle-aged or elderly I gentleman offer a lady a home in exchange for housekeeping and moderate salary. Replies confidential Box No. 948, care of Free Press. SITUATIONS VACANT. I It is requested that where ail things are equal employers Rive prelerence to -plication for employment to599 words
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Advertisement329 1931-10-31 2 I Foods I Made from the purest milk of cows pastured in the home counties, the 'Allenburys' Foods arc as easily digested as mothers milk. They are germ free and I a*"© amply and quickly made by the addition 0 boiling water only. Fresh supplies, specially packed lor the tropics,329 words
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Miscellaneous259 1931-10-31 2 THE WEEK Saturday, r.lst. Hl*h Wat^r. 00.50. 8.2 it 12. 11. 9.3 it. Malayan Orchid Soci.t.. m-ual mtuii^. 37 Cavenr-ph Road, 4 j m. Boy Scouts JaniboiTc. Aaaoa Road Stadium. 3.30 p.m. ■\delphi Hotel fancy drrai I><^U. for Poppy Day Fund. Rutfby: Malacca v%. s.c.C. at Malacca s.c.c. vs. Uaoda259 words
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Article662 1931-10-31 3 BRILLIANT PLUMAGE "Pitf Deer" and Tailless Black Apes Wli.it i- probably the lanjest shipment of livjng Birds of Paradise which has ever ivach.»d the shores t;f this country is now on deposit fat the London Zoo. writes the Morning Post. Zoological Correspondent. The collection,662 words
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Article220 1931-10-31 3 Climax of Frontier Incidents Berlin. The seiies of sensational discoveries and events at Schneidemuhl, one of the more important- German towns on the Polish-German frontier, reached a climax to-day, when Herr Waltz, the head of the political police, was certified by three doctors as a dangerous220 words
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Article84 1931-10-31 3 Three men Killed when Crane Snaps London, Oct. 20. When a crane snapped on the sixth floor of a fkeleton building being erected for London University in Bloomsbury three men fell to their death and two others were seriously injured. The crane was being used to lift84 words
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Article35 1931-10-31 3 Dr. A. L. Hoops. C.8.E., M.A.M.8.. who haft been acting for Dr. I. D. Stubbs, Will be going home on leave at the end of this month, says the Malacca correspondent of the Malay Mail.35 words
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Article376 1931-10-31 3 j RARE PAINTINGS Exhibition of Old Masters and Later Works Preparation! fcr th,- meal exhibition of French Art to be held in London ;-t the Royal Academy immediately after Christmas are now in full swing, writes the Daily Express art critic. I have just returned from376 words
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Advertisement291 1931-10-31 3 q OUR ENTIRE STOCK I SILK GOODS A of every description is now being offered at L COST PRICES EThe SINGAPORE SILK STORE (T. KESSAMALL) 36-38-40 North Bridge Road. Immediate Relief in DENGUE (Break-Bone Fever) A distinguished British physician recommends that to relieve the severe pain of Dengue in adults,291 words
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Advertisement277 1931-10-31 3 1 -^^T^\ the ?K^* ■jA i SEVEN POINTS w J^>^F <J^ 1 ORIGIN. I ELrf^ l Fresh English and the formation West Country Milk of bone and flesh in JPV i 2 MANUFACTURE. tilnl^ Pr P f JfF Under ul« ,U < ondiI M 1 tionsatWestCountry g PKE^ARA'rijLJ^. 1 1277 words
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Article691 1931-10-31 4 OBJECT OF BEAUTY Shown in a Paris Flat Paris. A relic claimed to have been the tunic of Mohamed was shown to a select audience at the Paris flat of the Dayang Muda of Sarawak (the title held by the wife of the heir-pre.sumptive of the691 words
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Article77 1931-10-31 4 Col. Dwight Davis to Take Long Vacation Manila. Oct. 10. Colonel Dwight F. Davis, the Governor General of the Philippine Islands, to-day notified Colonel Patrick J. Hurley, the American Secretary of War. that he will begin a vacation on November 21. The leave of absence may last for77 words
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Article92 1931-10-31 4 Author to be Stabbed Before Burial Vienna, Oct. 22. The well-known writer Arthur Sehnitzler*, who died on Wednesday night, left curious stipulations in his will, that to avoid the danger of his being buried alive he must be stabbed in the heart. There are to be no92 words
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Article45 1931-10-31 4 Rome. Wolves have appeared among the pasture lands in the Abruzzi Mountains, and bauds of young men have organised themselves iofto hunting expeditions to protect the shepherds and their flocks. This week four wolves were killed near the village of Molochio.45 words
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Article57 1931-10-31 4 Dr. S. W. Carruthers, who is touring the East under the auspices of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, is the elder brother of the late J. B. Carrutt'ers, first Director of Agriculture in the F.M.S.. who did so much Uor rubber planting in 1903 and onwards. He is a cousin of57 words
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Article797 1931-10-31 4 CAR LUBRICATION Experiments in the Laboratory (BY E. Y. WATSON) Detroit. One of the main problems that automobile engineers are trying to solve might be appropriately entitled "The Great Oil Mystery." I They are striving to bring lubrication up to par with other divisions of motor797 words
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Article72 1931-10-31 4 Deserter from French Forces Paris, Oct. 21. The well-known Italian heavy-weight boxer. Primo Camera, was arrested as a military deserter on his arrival here from America on Tuesday evening. According to Press reports Camera, although born in Italy, became a naturalised Frenchman some years ago but failed to72 words
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Article49 1931-10-31 4 Schemes for Reform Postponed Geneva, Oct. 20. Yesterday the international conference on the subject of the reform of the calendar was formally adjourned. It pronounced for a fixed date for Easter, but postponed the question of a general simplification of the calendar to a more propitious occasion.49 words
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Article47 1931-10-31 4 The F.M.S.V.F. Headquarters, Kuala Lumpur, were struck by lightning during the storm on Monday evening. A hole was torn in the roof and a piece of roofing-tile crashed through the ceiling in the bar of the M.S.V.R. Mess. A number of electric light fuses were blown out.47 words
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Article218 1931-10-31 4 First Prize Subject of Case in Court An echo of the Irish Sweepstake on this year's Grand National is reflected in the resumed hearing to-day of the action relating to the first prize of over £354.000. which is being fought out here before Mr. J C. Meredith.218 words
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Article127 1931-10-31 4 Where Should Accused be Tried Vienna, Oct. 20. Three countries are fighting for the privilege of trying Sylvester Matushka. the author of the railway outrages. Since he admitted attempting to wreck trains in Austria, the Viennese authorities want to keep him here and try him for this127 words
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Article45 1931-10-31 4 $10,000,000 Consignment Arrives Nanking. Oct. 15. A German steamer arrived in Shanghai on Tuesday with 800 tons of arms and ammunition purchased by the Nanking Government. The cargo is estimated to be worth $10,000,000. The arms have now been sent on here.45 words
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Article58 1931-10-31 4 "The policeman said he had a stomach ache so I gave him some." said a Chinese charged before the District Judge, yesterday, with possession of dutiable liquor, and selling same. A constable was sent along in plain clothes and with a marked dollar and the accused fell. He was fined58 words
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Article670 1931-10-31 4 An Epidemic of Sore Throats I From Our Own Correspondent I London. Oct. IV, Yeovil has been suffering from a severe epidemic of sore throats and blocd hot eyes. Nearly everyone in the town has been attacked by this plague at the same time. The mystery hu670 words
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Article104 1931-10-31 4 Premier's Cousin Shot Dead (am. o.t I Following a poUttca) OUtlBfC n. wlurh cousin of the Premier Sidky Ptlhl n dead by an unknown assailant the |X)ii" Ceeded in preventing an attempt OB thf l of the president of the Musulman Unlfei Cairo. Sheik Heel Zauahn m\ UWd104 words
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Article70 1931-10-31 4 i American -Japanese Serviir Nearly Ready Tokvo O«l The loot contemplated project EOT an American-Japanese radio phniinow Imlnnlnt to mnw definite *«P preliminary investigations making uress. The work will be Operated the communications d.-partni. nt ol '!if J v Wireless Telegraph Company or 'I' International Wireless Telephon- C70 words
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Article44 1931-10-31 4 -Facts" writes to tfec Makr. M first time an aeroplane tnm K landed in front of Pon Mcfe ment Camp OH the beach uhn excellent landing mound at toi be a |OOd plan BM 10 tea. Europeans how to UK Mfoptel cost very little44 words
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Advertisement233 1931-10-31 4 ECONOMISE A CENT SAVED IS A CENT GAINED Have you realised the amounts thai- arc wasted needlessly on badly fitting dresses GOOD FITTING is our security. COMFORT is What vre always turned out, STYLE is what we are known for. shanghaTstar co. LADIES' DRESSMAKERS, DRY CLEANERS AND DYERS. Phone 2874.233 words
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Advertisement36 1931-10-31 4 Off like a shoh. quick, smooth, effortless .^sSf^ f *r/ ir L !L ilul IC W I L II IP*'* W^ 1 *^fc^ B m f BATTERIES STARTING LIGHTING Malayan Motors, Ltd. 14-20, Orchard Road, Singapore.36 words
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344 1931-10-31 5 BROOK HOUSE GOING Became of Rise in Taxation London, Oct. 1. h. stately old homes of London e market to-day, when Lady Louis Instructed a West End firm of to h 11 her mansion. Brook House. w i in- to this decision because she InTFBMf344 words
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Article315 1931-10-31 5 Navy Captain A^ed 100 bn Guy Courtenay Everard. R N Hawaii veteran, died at Barford Park triogewater, aged 100. Capu.ir; Bveranl was born on September 22. It ras claimed for aim on attaining Li< I y-ar. that he was the oldest living B( Qiao received i congratulatorj f315 words
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Article68 1931-10-31 5 Stockholm. Part of a Election of old other valuable works of art offered the Soviet here to-day is to be ia owing to inrufficent o.ading. tain lattera* tt the sale; but ore Interested connoisseurs than '•'v a few articles were sold. The tr^ Qu, 'St<d of68 words
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Article19 1931-10-31 5 Mr v«s T 'lU has been appointed WaV. >Mn'tary of tne Kual» Lumpur 1 Institute of Architects of Malaya.19 words
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Article1140 1931-10-31 5 TROOPS CALLED OUT Ten Killed When Police Fire on Mob Canton, Oct. H liJ Sto thG precautions taken by the PotZLTI reCeJPt f lnfo^tion that Corns' Cantln Cm th ntS PlannCd l Creat€ L^TJ? n V'" nly ne £eHoUs rtot on mob WhCn the P lice1,140 words
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Article106 1931-10-31 5 The marriage took place at Teluk Ancon of Mr. Ciian Beng Keong, the second son of Towkay Chan Choo Jean, proprietor of Chop Sin Guan Lee. dealers in A.P.C. products, and Mrs. Chan Choo Jean, well known members of the Chinese community, with Miss Cheah Liow Yee. niece of Towkay106 words
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Article804 1931-10-31 5 WILLIAM T. TILDEN - WILLIAM T. TILDEN P.Y Tilden Discusses Young Tennis Players Sudden fame is a dangerous thing for anyone but when it comes to a youngster who has not the age and experience and sometimes the ability that his cr her record warrants, to hold and sustain that fame,804 words
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Article130 1931-10-31 5 Experiment At Ludgate Circus The traffic sisals at Ludgate Circus were out of operation in grder that the work of insulin^ signals for pedestrians could be carriThe ped.strian signals take the form of uoTts Th armS attathOd tO 9* vxUiin s nal posts The maa face th(>130 words
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Advertisement93 1931-10-31 5 K should never detract from the "individuality of the user, but accentuate personality S ntl t beh7nd SC the y ea U rs 1 T^Htio^ "f^ ape f e S Lovers of a perfumed Eau de Cologne will like the refreshing aroma of '*7tf Tosca Eau de KJ Cologne and93 words
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Article, Illustration1813 1931-10-31 6 FEW programmes within the last few wcefca have held such promise of being really entertaining from beginning to end us does that of the Capitol which commences to-day In the past we have had many good pictures supported by poor shorts cr good shorts supported by1,813 words
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Article219 1931-10-31 6 lights of the story is the method used to win sons and daughters of the rich away from their own families, and ruin them financially; and in this instance the biggest of the financiaracketeers does not hesitate to carry his ma- j chinations to the highest court219 words
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Article248 1931-10-31 6 BRITISH-MADE CINEMA EQUIPMENT I It b sometimes overlooked that British firms are well to the fere in the production of everything relating to cinema theatres. This was illustrated at a recent exhibition r.f cinema I apparatus and equipment held at Brighton in connection with the 1931 Summer Conference' of the248 words
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1056 1931-10-31 6 IVAN SHARPE - How "the Cloth has Helped Soccer IVAN SHARPE OUR FOOTBALL SPECIAL By Clergymen who have been ut standing Football Players CONSIDERABLE interest is beinß t.iken in England in the career of James Jackson, the professional fulJ-back of Liverpool, who is ■nlning the Church. He has just left* the Liverpool club1,056 words
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Article, Illustration389 1931-10-31 6 JOAN LITTLEFIELD - JOAN LITTLEFIELD By Scenes of His Acti vi t ies as Philanthropist JL Industrialist rarmer in a Talkie London. WITH the MDCtIOII and 00 -nix 1 ration of the Prince oi Wales, Messrs. Butchers, thr British film company, have prepared I lull length389 words
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Article734 1931-10-31 7 SG. LDR. HILL AT BISLEY Man Whom Australia Did Not Want There an* no height* to which courageous youiiK Australian sportsmen cannot aspire, says the Sydney Referee. There are no depths, apparently .\hich stupid officialdom cannot plumb. These observations art- prompted by perusal Of current English734 words
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Article179 1931-10-31 7 Nadir Shah Anointed King Item buy. Oct. 19. Nadir Shah was anointed King on the occasion of the celebrations to commemorate the third aniversary of the fall of Kabul. Nadir Shah rode, amidst .scenes of regal splendour, on Friday morning, to Manari Najate Watan. a179 words
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Article111 1931-10-31 7 After the annual inspection of the Penang Volunteers, the G.O.C. congratulated the Corps on their record turn out and expressed his pleasure at the keenness displayed by all ranks, which he considered was one of the best shows he had seen in Malaya. The Corps had learnt a lot from111 words
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Article466 1931-10-31 7 VISIT TO MR. CHURCHILL "I Don't Know What Girl You Have in Mind" London. Sept. 18. Mr. Charles Chaplin, who arrived in London from the Continent, is surrounding himself and his plans for the future in mystery. A Press representative had an interview with him466 words
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Article373 1931-10-31 7 Carelessness in Handling Cultures Luebcxk. OH. 20. In the Calmettt. 1 serum trial interest on Tuesday centred on the deposition of Nurse Schuetze. who was assistant to the chief accused. Professor Deycke. whose anti-Calmette declaration was the sensation of yesterday's sitting. Her evidence tended very seriously to373 words
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Article81 1931-10-31 7 I Ray Tauser. the American rider, created a sensation at Wembley when he won "The Star" Trophy In competition with the finest speedway exponents in the world. His victory was a popular one, for there was not the slightest doubt that he won it by his magnificent riding. Vic Huxley81 words
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Advertisement612 1931-10-31 7 6 cy/inJer Kermath /f i The 6-cylinder 225 H.P. Kermath JL is truly one of the proudest prod- ts of ibe Kermath shops. A highly ichned, powerful marine engine, de*£oed for express and speed cruisers, k.rrr speed boats and heavy cruisers up to (**> feet in length. A perfectly synchronized612 words
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Advertisement448 1931-10-31 7 fl Bhbsh B b^^S y* m m ■B wm AyM 41K m\M\t tm CMMW& CORK-TIPPED VIRGINIA CIGARETTES fl B I ■^V^**'^7i *11 fl B^. .^H mT W***j^- fl I fl -^7 .^fl BBkr I E^ y^ >/^.^ I*. .^BbI B^Bfc Bbl B«*^ j-"**^*^/ BV> BBil BBf BV/ _^^r K B448 words
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Article2368 1931-10-31 8 POLICE PROBLEMS YounK Woman's Triple Life i«y Dutch Air Mail i (Prom Our Own Correspondent) London, Oct. 13. There are at the moment an unpleasantly large number of unsolved murder cases which are likely to occupy the interest of Scotland Yard for some considerable time. The most2,368 words
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Article147 1931-10-31 8 Shop Proprietor Detained A> sequel to tht fire which broke out In pfCMiMi at No. H3. Reclamation Street. Yaumati. occupied by the Tin Pai firm of tailors. Lam Choi, the proprietor of the shop, was detained pending further inquiries. The fire broke out on the crouncl floor147 words
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Article109 1931-10-31 8 Girl Who Sheltered G*m* Prisoner Tlm n\« iati(»n of how tun Bn lidfaf m Shanghai riM fc rbSCh. who MCSptd irom Oocof I H.M.A.S. Sydney eimaued Um BBd« in Lowell Thomas's "Uuttafti BOM»" which was published i«>-rt;i Lauterbach tells him. alt. i :ensatinnal cscaws. bf reached ba109 words
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Article70 1931-10-31 8 An apiaiiM who tit t i ti: I cotton 00 the \m* b them fn m other mranni '>•' traced a number Ol them adjoininu district. The apiarist Mined t;il moned the aid ot I promin. i of iMptctkn u> a priihtwiri >|t n and a70 words
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Advertisement399 1931-10-31 8 I MOST SUCCESSFUL I GIFT for HOME I "Kimono" ECHIGOYA'S SALE I IS STILL ON! B^r^ "^^"^fcfc^^ ffl BS^B^^B? a H |D ffT* v f f*:f"K :^r... v i* ;gg I Remove Film I See teeth gleam and glisten \TI7INNING smiles depend on In a few days teeth grow whiter399 words
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Advertisement274 1931-10-31 8 rT©sh pork From English farms The rich, nourishing meat which forms the filling of Walls famouSausages comes only from well-fed livestock reared on English farrm Smoothly minced and seasoned with piquant spices, it is no wonder it is so appetising. This popular English delicacy, which has bcei served in Royal274 words
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Advertisement176 1931-10-31 9 VICTORIA THEATRE Mrs. G. M. A L FORD WILL PRESENT A Comedy in Three Acts CONSTANT WIFE By W. SOMERSET MAUGHAM Thurs. 12th, Sat 1 2th, Wed. 18th. Thurs. 19th, Sat. 21st, November. Booking Opens at John Little's Nov. Ith Prices $2.50, 81.50 and $1. Victoria Memorial Hall SECOND POPULAR176 words
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Advertisement142 1931-10-31 9 v>^<. A Grand New Programme off Outstanding Excellence F Commencing at TO-DAY'S MATINEE 3.15 p.m. |*@®®<s>®^^! tri^v iTT/ITTTi a-^®®®®®®®«a |M£J TO-NIGHT |2i£l THE FIRST UFA MUSICAL Comedy Operetta to be screened in Malaya with English Dialogue. "THE LOVE With the Beautiful English Film Favourite LILIAN HARVEY Kriiliant Scenes of Regal142 words
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Advertisement156 1931-10-31 9 fegy TO-NIGHT |^d I] I AND TO-MORROW! wj Wl At 8< Chil ren H*U Price \\\j ySr Dynamic, Dashing V Ur as ever--HI THE ONE \x\D ONLY //I f DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS IN Reaching for the Moon WITH Bebe Dainels BOOK NOW PLANS AT ROBINSON'S. JJJJ UNITED ARTISTS PICTURE Mj^J ALWAYSA156 words
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839 1931-10-31 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1931. MORE ELECTION REFLECTIONS Possibly the two outstanding features of the election just over, will, in future critical considerations of the happening, be declared to be, in the first case, the definite turning of the people towards an examination of the economic situation; and.839 words
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Article282 1931-10-31 10 Mr. R. E. Turnbull. M.C.S.. has been seconded for service in Trengganu. Mr. Venion B. Jepson. 601 Kampong Bahru Road. Singapore, has been authorised to file a .specification of an invention for improvement in the manufacture of metal travelling trunks. Before the acting Chief Justice (Mr. Justice Sproule) yesterday Mr.282 words
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Article128 1931-10-31 10 The Singapore Art Club will hold an exhibition in the Victoria Theatre (first floor) from Nov. 2nd, until Nov. 7th, from 9 to 12 noon and 4 to 6 p.m. daily. The exhibition has been well supported and it is expected that over 120 exhibits will be128 words
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Article172 1931-10-31 10 REMARKABLE DECLINE $1,535,000 Less Than Third Quarter Last Year A remarkable decline in the Colony's opium revenue during the third quarter of this year is revealed by a statement by Mr. G. E. Cator. Superintendent. Government Monopolies, published in the Government Gazette last night. The amount172 words
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Article259 1931-10-31 10 Paris Bound at the Pavilion In Paris Bound, which opened what ought to be a record run at the Pavilion last evening, for it deserves to be. we hav a the screen adaptation of a play which, like Outward Bou.iu. is an impelling story which it is our259 words
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Article175 1931-10-31 10 Yen F. G. Swindell's New V Ptitu i*f) Quoting the following passage from the Church Times, the Editor of the Cathedral Magazine discloses that Archdeacon and Mrs. Swindell are now at Infield. "Isfield Chuch is a classic example of the problem the mysterious Isolation of villa r.' 1175 words
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Article65 1931-10-31 10 British Manufacturers' Exhibits at Olympia [British Radio Official Service I Kuffby, Oct. 30. At the Commercial Motor Transport Exhibition, which opens at Olympia. London next Thursday nearly every maker of petrol and steam lorries will be showing oil-engined chassis. The British motor manufacturers have recently devoted renewed attention65 words
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Article74 1931-10-31 10 Further Minting to Protect Gold Standard I Reuter's Sei"vice Berlin, Oct. 30. With the object of assisting the Reichsbank to control the gold standard and reduce the bank note circulation the Reichsrat has sanctioned the minting of new silver coins to the face value of 120,000.000 marks.74 words
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Article42 1931-10-31 10 Foreign Creditors Affected by Closure I Reuter's Service Dusseldorf, Oct. 30. The Hollandsche Credit Bank here has closed its doors owing to credit difficulties. It is stated that foreign creditors are affected to the extent of six million marks.42 words
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Article13 1931-10-31 10 Mr. O. H. Halcrow. of Windsor Estate. Krian Road, has left for Kedah.13 words
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Article606 1931-10-31 10 MUSICAL SOCIETY FORMED YESTERDAY'S Mf K t,v The Governor l^ Patron As a direct out com. i festival openin» ths St Ci.,r mirai awHnf of the Mc«api was held in the Victoria M evening under the Chain Bartley. President of the Mui I The meeting was lar,,lv ;i al members606 words
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Article76 1931-10-31 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK UN •>• RUBBER PRICES I FREE PRESS SERVICE COF'YKK' London. Oei •> Messrs. Lewis. Lazarus and Son" notify to-day's tin prices as olio* Spot £126 15 16 (£l27' *<*»•'■ £129 5 16 (£l29 5 The market is steady Messrs. Symington and bin notify to-day's76 words
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Article75 1931-10-31 10 Saturday. October Before the Acting CfcM *J J Court at 10 a.m.: 5.594 3 -J Vs. Alkafl and Co: S 59* SI vs. Alkaff and Co. At 10.30 :i.m.:— Crinun.il Ap; Wah vs. One Chin Sam. Ho B lant> vs. Rex (R«\spond»-nt MONDAY. M)\lM>s»': M |4 Before the75 words
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Advertisement196 1931-10-31 10 EMPTY BARRELS i f MOST USEFUL FOR HOLDING LARGE GARDEN PLANTS CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO.. LTD., I//1C irporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong). (Incorporated in Shanghai). 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 5372. i BY SPECIAL Bjff* V A HM THE KING APPOINTMENT TO jSft i MH^ F SIAM NOW196 words
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Advertisement61 1931-10-31 10 NAMES FOR MOTOR CARS are becoming the fashion. A motorist says that he is going* to name his after his wife, because it rattles on so. No matter what the make, a "GAFLAC" MOTOR CAR POLICY will be a necessary adjunct before you are finished with your present car. GENERAL61 words
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Article4976 1931-10-31 11 GOVERNMENT REBATE SUGGESTED PROPOSAL TO REDUCE ALL SALARIES "A BREACH OF FAITH" The rectal increase in the petrol tax will cost the Municipality OMM year, It was stated at yesterday's meeting of the Municipal OMfestoam, when Mr. Griffith-Jones raised the matter by asking tw.qu.stions and4,976 words
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Article93 1931-10-31 11 LLOYD'S RETURNS 69 Per Cent, of New Tonnage [British Radio Official Service i Ruffby, Oct. 30. The increased use made of motor vessels is shown by Lloyds Register returns of the world's merchant shipping under construction. The proportion increased by 50 per cent in last year93 words
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Article176 1931-10-31 11 Assailant Wanted for Magistrate's Murder [Reuter's Service 1 Calcutta. Oct. 30. The MMllmt of Mr. E. Villiers has been i u ii'.ifipd m Fjjmal Das Gupta, a Hindu. anted in connection with the murder of Mr. James Peddie. Doubts as to his identity arose from the fact that176 words
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Article50 1931-10-31 11 Kin# to Receive R.A.F. Record Holders (British Radio— Official Service Rugby. Oct. x 3Q. Flight-Lieutenant Stainforth. who established a world's speed record of 407 miles an hour, and Flight-Lieutenant Boothman. who made the recent Schneider Trophy record flight, will be received by the King at Buckingham Palace to-morrow.50 words
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Article33 1931-10-31 11 King: to Attend Cenotaph Celebrations [British Radio Official Service 1 Rugby. Oct. 30. The King will be present at the Armistice Day celebrations at the Cenotaph in Whitehall on November 11.33 words
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Article67 1931-10-31 11 Two More National-Liberal M.P.s TFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London. Oct. 30. Two more Scottish election results were announced to-day as follows: INVERNESS AND ROSS AND CROMARTY Inverness Sir M. Macdonald. Nat. Lib. Western Isles Mr. T. B. W. Ramsay, Nat. Lib. In the last Parliament Inverness was represented67 words
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Article1200 1931-10-31 11 PROBABLE MINISTERS Improved Industrial Outlook EMPIRE ECONOMIC UNITY [Reuter's Service J London, Oct. 30. The reconstruction of the Cabinet is not expected till next week as the Premier is leaving for Chequers this afternoon after a consultation with Sir Samuel Hoare on the Indian situation in1,200 words
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Advertisement247 1931-10-31 11 PROVISIONS NEW SHIPMENTS RECEIVED ALL NEW STOCjKS ARE BEING RETAILED AT THE OLD PRICES Robinson S Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements). Singapore Kuala Lumpur. r GOOD^TTEAR Belting Hose Packing GOODYEAR THOR" fraction surface GOODYEAR "PATHFINDER" friction S manut^ bClting f r hlgh SPCedS and SUrfaCe transm si siting;247 words
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Article330 1931-10-31 12 Japanese Protest to Russia "UNFOUNDED INVENTION" (Reuter's Service] Moscow, Oct. •!!>. A grnve i-ommunioati ;n has been made by the Japanese Ambassador, Mr. EUrota, to If. Karakhan (Soviet Assistant Commissar of Foreign Affair*) 001 eernlng the disturbing direct or rumours of Soviet Interferenc m lifanrhurin. according to th:-330 words
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Article378 1931-10-31 12 The League of Nations' Resolution The following is ih L kranst'Ucn cf a cablepram received by the Chinese Consulate from the Ministry of lortun Affairs: "On the 2Cth. of Ch:- ber, The National Ocvernment of Chhvi In a proclamation to its people announced that an the 24th. October,378 words
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Article92 1931-10-31 12 Estate Estimated at $12,000,000 (Router's Servic»l New Yctk, Oct. 29. It is announced th it under the terms of Mr. Mtoon'l will th* bulk cf the inventor's estate is hnqimUltd to Charles and Theodore Edison, his two .sons by his record marriage. They may, however, decide to92 words
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Article47 1931-10-31 12 Mr. Percy Fender, reviewing the cricket season, *hus comments on the next English t*»am for Australia— "My sixteen on the work cf la.-t .!i would be Sutcliffe, Walters Stevens, Duleep*inhji, Hammond Jardine' Wyatt. I.evlmd. Ames, Larwood. Brown Peebk*. Tite or Alloni. Voo\ another keeper and an nllrounrttr47 words
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Article455 1931-10-31 12 THREE FAILURES Lewis Appealing Against Perjury Sentence |< In the Bankruptcy Court before the Acting Chief JtlStlCC iMr. Justice Sproule) yesterday, I it was revealed thai a. WUHan Lewis, s.iai^- 1 bom L'ur; .->ion at^ed 45. married, and uith seven i ren, who last week was convicted455 words
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Article199 1931-10-31 12 12 Month- Sentence for Sir A. Wheeler [Reuter"s Service 7 London, Oct. 20. Sir Arthur Wheeler was to-day found guilty r»n all counts on which he was on trial at the Leicester AsstaßS and wai sentenced to twelve months In the second division. His partner, bmith. was199 words
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Article101 1931-10-31 12 tapone's Headquarters [Reuter's Service] Chicago, Oct. 29. Detective! to-day raided the Lexington Hotel. known as "the outlaw ramp** of Al Capone Midi 1 his henchmen. The hotel was found deserted eveept for the servants. Evidence of Canone's j oft-expres?ed fear cf befog poisoned was found. J His101 words
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Article33 1931-10-31 12 U.S.A. Accepts Geneva Scheme i [ReutPi's Service 1 WSaafetagtoei Oct. ?,o. The United Stale::' Meeptance c:f tho League Of Nations' year's ormament hclid-y scheme has been cabled to Geneva. I i33 words
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Article37 1931-10-31 12 t Persia Signs the 193] Convention l [Reuter's Service] Geneva. O:t. 29. I Pmla has si&n P d the 1931 C >nv- tion re-,t •-ting to the limitation of ths MtnufscUat of] narcotics. f 137 words
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Article91 1931-10-31 12 M.P.'S MYSTERY LOZENGES EVE OF THE Poa r J Contnttmist T' r BrfchUmj JjJ* WIFE'S DREAM VV; 'IN(j INCUMI s .a special u (> ~> tents (A a DOS moucly to Sir O who toppi d th u majority of over 62,0 both he and b Major Trj Communl is91 words
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Article133 1931-10-31 12 Government to R Constituti i i?< ut- r*i B "It s ter In tun tative i B 111 Ult i the C I I 6 pro. <:.;■;• loy.-.i p tlitical dei t sre U of 1 n must i the c i rn i the Itutl133 words
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Article35 1931-10-31 12 Fast and Wcsl Cots! [nt re j i.« liter's eel i c United I ticallj d UnU e r c t cud west co 3 s( enpani 181 hip with a i i35 words
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Article21 1931-10-31 12 Awarded to Gcrmti Prof< r Th e.l to V: or Oil fcr his l b to tl of enzvm21 words
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Article1513 1931-10-31 13 Clyde Surprise the Celtic I Prom Our Own Correspondent I TBy Dutch Air Mail! London, Oct. 13. Although thr Celtic are still undefeated in the Scottish League competition, they had another draw on Saturday. It was their sixth of the season in t-he competition. They were at home1,513 words
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Article125 1931-10-31 13 l.iindiii. Ott. 10. Oioat Prttwin RVcnged her lawn tennis defeat the Qiu-t-n's Club by outcl.issinv Frame in the first series of International folf matches iii which Britain will meet oveneaa cotmtrtes. Playinti to-day at Oxliey. near London. Biitain. led by Muss Joyce Wethered. won ei^ht cf nine matches and125 words
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Article71 1931-10-31 13 England beat Australia in the final Speedway Test match of the season at Stamford Bridj;'. 1 by 48 46. In the very first- heat Parker, tht English captain, eclipsed the British mile record of 46.63 m.p.h. when he beat Huxley {Australia's captain) at 46.75 m.p.h. Not ecntent with this effort71 words
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Article472 1931-10-31 13 First Defeats of Swansea and Leicester Leaden. Oct. 1.",. SwanM'a ami Leicester both lost their unbeaten ree«ads during the week-end, and now only tin- Harlequins. Guys Hospital London Welsh and Pcntyp<.ol, oi the bigger <lub.> remain undefeated, although down in thr West Country Exeter can still point472 words
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Article140 1931-10-31 13 Another Towkay K id i Kipped The n-.v.s i l the kidnap:) nr; ot utlJ-ki tmvka.v ftoai Clu incr comes to hand tills morn iny. s.:ys Tursdiiys Tinn~, ot Mulayu it appean that TVmkay Kno shu. a tin mton livinij at Chonor, was rtdtDf on hi- pttycim140 words
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Article45 1931-10-31 13 Under the auspices of tin* Payu Lebai M-tri.»--dist Church then- will be an Bvau K t<h".tif meeting in the home of Mr. ami Mrs. Oofj Uu Tien and Mrs. Lim to-day at 5 pjn. Retr. U. U. Amstutz of the Wesley Church vili klvc u*message.45 words
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Advertisement166 1931-10-31 13 Ap\ I :<: isn't Shi < > FOR MOTHER BABY SUNSHINE VITAMIN "D" j 4 J 1 There is Sunshine Vitamin D M j in Sunshine Glaxo 4 P result firm flesh 4 <> sound bone no 4 j digestive disorders 4 1 "J Ask your doctor j <Z Builds166 words
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Advertisement82 1931-10-31 13 Growing Children jf^s^s^% «w 'tit a con. njct^H w^^/ Vitamins j^S&^n To prevent them from ™J'^S 1 11 outgrowing their strength/* H augment the diet with an |H occasional course of V V 4^^^ KEPLER V feSl Cod Liver Oil with g^S^y Malt Extract knju.r.l tn <tmt/» Contains Vitamins A,82 words
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Advertisement507 1931-10-31 14 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. KBGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. ORTNKJfTTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES. LONDON A St. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND X. CONTINENT. rhrk'<« Monthly Ser\ ie* Liverpool, Havre 4 ad Glasgow. iCoutr suhir< to alteration without nnti<«\ WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT t k*Dßnv\v Due. Sails T^™t7^ 'M M illes507 words
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Advertisement373 1931-10-31 14 EUerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. dnooKpHßata^ to. IB^tand)-. ELLERMAN" LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL Mmmmm BOMBWARD& HC^ S Ss££n» Him; L n<lOn Rotterd^ and Hamburg iTpon M CITY OF WINDSOR For London^ Rotterdam, irburg and O'gow Nor. 14 nrr,<JMSSSP «™£TSESSai AND JArAN373 words
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Advertisement389 1931-10-31 14 British India and Apcar Lid (Incorporate In England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CAftm SERVICES. G0 PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S n INDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY S QUmL LONDON AND FAR EAST MAI! MTlviY-r OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA i Tonnage. Sinrapore. 1931. l Siw^ .^Y TANA 1700 KASHMIR f-r KHIVA 9,000389 words
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Advertisement760 1931-10-31 15 0. S. K. Line. yiM afflWfß, AFRICA, NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INDIA. Due. Sails K fr%*TO MAKI IX>S ANC.KLES and NEW YORK «Expn-sN Freight Service) I From Kobel De< 12 ,4i\i»<»\ HAW lO\I>ON. Rotterdam, Hamburg. Dunkirk and twerp vui Colombo. Aden. Suez and Port Said Nov. 15 \q t760 words
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Advertisement545 1931-10-31 15 1>) MmKSIIAMSHff (/f flf[ SAILING NOTICK \\m j\V PKKSIDENT LINEk^ [JM mil TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON I »*v..* n.n* rn^ii.iu mo. i Ui.u,.u>O B^H Mil SffcZ. POKT ALKXAXDRIA, NAPLES I /IB m\\ AND GENOA. I lm mf) %rrive Leave Leave Arrive (\^gf ml I I S'pcre. Spire. Penati*.545 words
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Advertisement838 1931-10-31 15 K. P. ML I KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU ff ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA.) r (Incorporated in Holland.) I UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMBCJ Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to.— Passage, Freight* I Transhipment, Marine Departments and I Managers desk. I K* proematives in the Straits Settlements (Singapore838 words
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Advertisement555 1931-10-31 16 Burns Philp Line. Incorporated In Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. BHiiHi monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7.375 tons) and the 8.8. MANOOLA (3352 ton?). [Cargo only.] ■4. M AR*" A it one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia555 words
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Advertisement403 1931-10-31 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. L (Incorporated in USA.) ">i GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, Ken V o i Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez) IDue Sails Nov. 3 Nov. 8 ft S Nov. 24 Nov. 30 Dec. 8 Dec. 14 For rates and particulars please upply to:403 words
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Advertisement217 1931-10-31 16 s.s. KEDAH. Owing to docking, the above viv,; A M sail for Penang and Belawan n sth and 12th. She will resume sailuv' n 19th. During the docking of the s.s. K aih Selangor v.ill sail for Port Swnt. Belawan on November sth and 12th BIBBY LINE [LONDON ADDRESS 22.217 words
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Miscellaneous755 1931-10-31 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY STEAMER, TRAIN AND AEROPLANE TO-DAY Rhio Mersing 9 a.m. Kukup Hong Cheang 9 a.m. Karimon Soon Lee 9 a.m. Pulau Soegi Hong Teck 9 a.m. Java, South-West Sumatra-, SouthEast Borneo, Celebes, Moluccas, Timmor Dilly and Western Australia Centaur 9 a.m. Ceylon, Southern and Western India Genoa Maru755 words
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Miscellaneous609 1931-10-31 16 CHURCH SERVICES ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL 22ND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. All Saints Day. Nov. Ist, 1931. 6.50 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.30 a.m. Matins. 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). 10 a.m. Children's Service. 5.30 p.m. Evensong (Choral) and Sermon. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. Holy Communion. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday609 words
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Miscellaneous41 1931-10-31 16 Mencalieri. Ital. 3240. from Yokohama 30. for Colombo unc. General Verspyck. Dut. 640. from Natuna Isl. 30. for Natuna Lsl. 3. Btaoe. Dut. 670. from Palembang 30. for Palembang 30. City of Khias, Brit. 3551, from Daiivn 30. f.)r Hamburg 2.41 words
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Article853 1931-10-31 17 Should Vessels be Ordered Now The criterion whether ships should be ordered or. indeed, whether any outlay should be made is that the outlay should be profitable as a whole during its entire currency and not necessarily during the first year of its operation. A shipowner knows well enough853 words
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Article33 1931-10-31 17 H.M.S. Vindictive, commanded by Capt. A. M. Lecky. D.5.0.. R.N. arrived in port yesterday evening and anchored in the roads. She is expected to sail for Colombo on November 1.33 words
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Article31 1931-10-31 17 Oct. 30. Siaoe. Pahud. Makasser. Tinornbo, Op Ten Noort. J. de Witt, Hebe, CDut), Leverkusen, (Ger); Selangor. Tamaha,. Talamba, Kaslvnir. Ampullaria. Demod<vus, Larut, Hong Thong. Gemas, Baratta, Aing Leong, (Brit).31 words
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Article117 1931-10-31 17 Word has been received frhat the N.D.L.S. Lahn has established a record for a cargo ship in sailing from Rotterdam to Yokohama in 35 days. The Lahn sailed from the European port on August 30 at noon and arrived in Yokohama on the morning of October 4. The tonnage of117 words
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Article975 1931-10-31 17 Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Co.'s Macuba A considerable amount of information has already been published in this journal concerning the 20 tankers ordered some time ago by the Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Co. In our September issue we described the first ship completed, namely, the Macuba. We are now able to975 words
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Article25 1931-10-31 17 Per K.N.I.L.M. plane from Batavia to Singapore on Tuesday: Mr. Sandmann. From Medan to Singapore on Thursday: Mr. C. Ton, Mr. G. Hammonds.25 words
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Article15 1931-10-31 17 Per K.N.I.L.M. plane to Neth. East Indies on Friday: Mr. Ng. Wing Chon.15 words
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Advertisement438 1931-10-31 17 THE Ugapore Free Press I (Daily and Weekly Editions). Lead Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Llephone: 6056- Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SING 4PORL Xhe premier morning daily in Malaya. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest news latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special438 words
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Advertisement387 1931-10-31 17 *he Mew A\r— N -x SCEKK ROUTE V^ Througli Matured Wonderland— The Canadian Rockies Cross Canada from Vancouver by the route of the lowest altitude and easiest gradient of any transcoa- > tinenul line. Yet see the highest Canadian Rocky peaks and the rugged wonde-s of Jasper National Park. >or387 words
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Article1192 1931-10-31 18 FOR THE BEGINNER Valves are so railed because they pissess the property of penaWlag riirrrnt to flow through them in one direction only. Negative electricity flows fr* m the heated filament cr cathode t(» «h»« positively charged plate cr anode so that the wireless valve acts in1,192 words
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Article322 1931-10-31 18 Crocodile Beaten by Clever Footwork George, the largest alligator at the London Zoo, has caused some diversion in the reptile house by experiencing his first defeat in battle Credited with 100 years, this alligator has long been regarded as the most accomplished fighter at the Zoo, and as322 words
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Article274 1931-10-31 18 Gift of £5,000 to British Exchequer j o Lender Oct. 13. 'and for th rC nT 2 State f r Doml nton Affairs and for the Colonies has received the following letter licm his Highness the Sultan of Johore--Grosvencr House. Park-lane. W.I. Oct. 5. 1931. My274 words
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Article568 1931-10-31 18 Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The XoUowin* la a list of stations which can be received in 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." Tanjong Priok, 21 metres from568 words
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67 1931-10-31 18 I Kuala Lumpur regular broadcasts are unti] further notice:— DAILY on 55.5 Metres 10.30 to 11 am PETALING HILL TESTING. (Except Sundays and Public Holidays) FRIDAY on 65 Metres FROM THE STUDIO. 6.30 p.m. Krontchong Music. 7.00 English. 715 British Official Wireless News 7.25 Recital67 words
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Article165 1931-10-31 18 New Export Company Formed with fu lortJon, Oct. 9. With the object of ensuring that the cinema going public shall in future see the m4 viewpoint adequately expressed on the scree a new export company has been registered in *£uZT«* b ard lnClUdine SOme °< S~2165 words
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Article146 1931-10-31 18 20,000 Wahabis Reported to be Gathering 9n nr»n Jerusalem. Oct. 16. 20,000 Wahabis (members of i fanatical Mahcmedan sect), are preparing for an au* k on the British mandated territory of Tr" ns Jordan According to unconfirmed reports m frZ r PaPeiS the ™t m fxcm146 words
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Article98 1931-10-31 18 car\n W^L** 0 Mr JaCk BeaUslre kf <- hi, car m the public car park In St. James' Squar- not >«d a strange noise and felt the car ttateJM stopped and found to hu astoni*- mm, that one of hi. back wheeis was about to c-4 and C° f e98 words
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Article155 1931-10-31 18 Haji Who Expected to Meet the .K^,, C Ti: kl r p <^.don em, in here Kudat. i,,s month to colled the mrphu ,piri left ov, r by lM RAF Wh( n m ui P.rtaps we cutfM to «.y. v.h,t n, m cf th, R.AP S p155 words
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Article146 1931-10-31 18 Kingsl'orcl-Smith to 1 Atfjiin Air C» mm K. 'iv birk to lustralia ii nervoua i xi: iu a, sukl by beat. The ;iirm in ipoki •\i:» in MelbowTh "Hullo, Irlddli "it Ii .ill U P n. down i sh:il! net I I on the boal146 words
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Article105 1931-10-31 18 AfU r M v. i B U n-t) s, r.n en, ol Accompanied i>.\ h Denmark, lays the M.c i terestod in Bdventurt t:; unions in China. Mi deal (,f expl Tibtt. His exp I book by (he Rc\.il BorvMan arrhn i In Bh then h;is been In t h105 words
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Advertisement283 1931-10-31 18 _sA£*S_ AND INSURASirF^4 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated In England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital In 600.000 share* 18,000,000 Reserve Fund £4000 000 Reserve Liability of Proprietor. CsWoOO HEAD OFFICE: 38. Bishopsgate, London, E.O. S Agencies and Branches: Hon Kon Saigon Calcutta Kobe Sitlawan Canton K.283 words
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Advertisement295 1931-10-31 18 MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. Capita] BOARD OP DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman o'SSJf™' Bq Cbarlet J Hambro. Bsq J O. Robinson, Esq., w. H. Shelford E*q Sir Thomas Catto, Bart Sir C. C. Barrie, KJJ LONDON BANKERS: Branches and Agent* -<■> JSSL Bombay Karachi New York Calcutta Kotaßatiru295 words
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Advertisement85 1931-10-31 18 THE SOUTH fffl BRITISH MOTOR al IMBUKANCI tirVi h LOWEST (njl^El., I Hi EASTERN UNIT. MOTOR S? L O. JOHNSON ■own,. 3,2s THE OCEAN IMITED M itfd 0 NOHMan BENNFH SECURITY SERVK Assets Exceed Claims Paid Exceed MOTOR CAR INSIRi! Protect yourself agaa your liability to tk public if POiiOT85 words
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Article2584 1931-10-31 19 s DISASTROUS YEAR [fan I >— a And Crossfield Meeting Hy IXitoh Air Mall] m Our Or.n Correspondent* London. Oct. 13. nty-thtrd annual general meertn^ of Harrisons ft CroasfleM, Limited. tcx>k I ih« ofßcc of the Rubber Growers' n 2, Bad 4 Idol LMtt, E.C.3.. on Octobei2,584 words
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Article350 1931-10-31 19 EXCHANGE RATES SELLING October 30 London. 4 months' sight f>* T|32 London. 3 months' sight 24 5)33 London, 60 days' sight 2 4 3 22 London. 30 days' dgbt 3J4 I|l6 London, demand 344 London, T.T. Ti ***** Lyons. Paris, demand 11 00 nom. Hamburg, demand 185350 words
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62 1931-10-31 19 October 30th., 12 oclot-k noon Buyer* Seller* R.S.B. equal to London Standard, Spot g"x B'^Standard R.S.S. on Tender Nov SK 8 > December 8"v 8 7 > Jan.-March 8- 9 April- June 9 9 1 Tone of Market Quiet Sellers reserved. Latest Cable:— London Spot62 words
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Article890 1931-10-31 19 FRIDAY. OCT. r»#TH 1931 CLOSING QUOTATIONS A>a«a Kumfttmg <,*; 22b 33a Austral Malay (£> 18s aoa Ayer Hitam (Ss) Mte 3d Us Bangrin Tin <V 10s 9d 1L& Cd Batang Padang isl) 10 is Batu Caves ($1) 25 so Buklt Arang ($1) 30 40 «*mr Bunnah Malay890 words
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Article247 1931-10-31 19 LEWIS PEAT'S REPORT Rubber Market Rumours Slng»pmrr. Oct. Rumouis .jnanatiiiM from Amsterdam towards the end Ofl last week severely shook tha eonflifnee Of the market and pri<-es fell about one and half cents. Although these rumours have been officially contradicted, we belier* that the D.E.r. Gov« nimcnt are experiencing Breat247 words
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Article167 1931-10-31 19 Market Decline on Week SinjcwpotY. Oct. The market has been easier during the lMtet week, but after declining to 8' s it liu* now re rovered slightly to B', Tin- d^vline mi baJanee amounts to 1 t This, tTK.rninu's cables quote I i;i-.ii..m up M6d to I 13167 words
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Article183 1931-10-31 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT Sii«ap»nr. Oct. M. Market** art- steady, but restricted and thenis do in-.prm ement to the prieo of tin and rubber abroad. Shan- quotations are a trifle easier The local tin market hi unexpectedly urn-hanged at 64.7;"> and this has ptVWMMi decline in tin shares. Rubber*: -Changkat183 words
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Article122 1931-10-31 19 Changes in Representati\t> Prices (United Press Association New York, Oct. ZH M Anu-riii'ii Cun Cum 80V 8(» citif.s Service 1% 71. OotomWi Gas und KN 1 *Jo '21 Ourtii Wright 2 1 2'. Electric Bond iu! Bfaarr 19S- 19-^ den. Ktectrtc 27 29 Gen. Motors 25%122 words
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Article28 1931-10-31 19 TFREE PRESS SERVICR-COPYRK? H T| Londou. <)( i M Buntar report discloses a km an l-si y,,r of £2.897. leaving d.bit «,t t1.433 to I* CSIVM forward.28 words
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Article56 1931-10-31 19 Report for year ended June 30. 1931. HtHm that balance brought forward was £8.075; add transfer from taxation account £5,107. makm* £13,182, Deduct loss for season 1930-.il »;kk (against profit £4.777) and depreciation buildings, plant and machinery £1.500. lravtiig t-» carry forward balance at credit of56 words
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Advertisement66 1931-10-31 19 %saate exceed f lt t tif ,ft The Great Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd. Inoflt \u w ill tn tftM'draJei etettfanMi^Mi ttMAJJ OFPKI fflneneeter Bouet, 6mgaoor* •CjQfl IXglQgnT^CggVVQggflggl 4 '■Vl* dggfl J||Bjaf«> Vgaff^ rw Wmmm bae 00.000 depoetted wttn the Supremo Court of SM| and SBVBBbj «««n ea. Mi fgg|66 words
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Article597 1931-10-31 20 TWO YEARS AGREEMENT £50 a Week Offer Declined A SATISFACTORY DECISION (Router's Service] Sydfiry. Oct. 30. Don Bradman. Australia's famous cricketer, has declined the offer to become a professional with the Accringion (Lancashire League) Club, and has signed a two-years' agreement with three Sydney business597 words
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Article106 1931-10-31 20 S.R.C. Defeat the R.A.F. S.R.C 3: RA.F The S.R.C. continued their run of hockey successes when they defeated the R.A.F. on the Padang yesterday afternoon by three goals to nil. The game was very fast and exciting, the Air Force putting up a very fine defence, against the clever106 words
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Article130 1931-10-31 20 Ladies Lawn T.C. Results i the Ladies' Lawn T.C. tournament yester U v were: Mtr's Open Doubles Dr. de louza and N. Hay beat R. F. Goodman and I. Abrc! 4—6. 9—7. 7—5. R. S::i:th ;:nd D. H. Kleinman beat Clifford and Ifurdock 6 l. 6 2. Mpf.'s130 words
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Article40 1931-10-31 20 MONDAY'S TIES ttfllFfr CUP Asiatic Petroleum Co. vs. Paterson Simons and Co. Royal Artillery vs. -Dupire Morrell Ltd. Ladirs' Doubles Handicap Miss Sk(y and- Miss Marg* liouth rec. 15 vs Mrs. Millar and Miss Sadmond rec. 2.40 words
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Article591 1931-10-31 20 LOCAL MALAYS WIN Abdul Rahim Breaks a Leg Sir K-i pure Malays. .3: North Johore. .0. On the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday afternoon the Singapore Malays defeated North Johore at soccer by 3 goals to nil. Both teams played poor football, particularly Johore, who faiied miserably591 words
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Article, Illustration63 1931-10-31 20 Their First Encounter With Grimmett [Reuters Service] Adelaide, Oct. 30. m the second match of the Australian tour the Scuth Afric a n s scored 175 against Scuth Australia. Christy mad? 63 and Grimmett. the Australian Test bowler, to: k five wickets fci €0 rates. Scuth Australia63 words
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Article124 1931-10-31 20 Interesting Contest To-night An interesting contest has been arranged to take place this evening at the Moonlight Hall. New World, between Al Rivers, the holder of the Indian and Mi lay an lightweight titles, and -Cauliflower' Everett, of H.M.S. Vindictive. Everett has a very good record and is known124 words
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Article92 1931-10-31 20 A warehouseman of Carlisle picked up a handkerchief and discovered five diamond earrings in it. He returned them to the owner. Mrs. Arthur Pa^t, a guest of Earl and Countess of Carlisle, who was staying at Naworth Castle, Cumberland. She explained that she had placed the earrings in t-he care92 words
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INTER-STATE RUGBY MATCHES
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Article396 1931-10-31 20 S.C.C.'s Visit to Malacca Three Rugby matches of an inter-State character are to be played this afternoon, for in addition to the Singapore-Malacca fixture. Perak are entertaining the Gloucesters, and Selangor will have Negri Sembilan as visitors. The Singapore side going to Malacca is by no means396 words
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Article186 1931-10-31 20 There will b- a Picbables vs. Pos«ir>i»>s trial match played at the S.C.C. o>i Tuesday when the following will bo the teams: Probables XV (Colour): J. C. S. Pon.ford: R. M. Hcops, A. L. B. Perkim. D. R. Harper and F. G. Minns: A. W. Nichokcn an.i186 words
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Article42 1931-10-31 20 The game on the Padang yesterday afternoon between the S.C.C. 2nd. fifteen and the Public Services' 2nd. fifteen resulted in a win for the latter by 11 points (a gcnl and two tries to 6 points (two tries).42 words
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Article128 1931-10-31 20 Civilians Win Spooner Cup At the Singapore Polo Club ground. Balestier en Thursday in the final of the Spooner Cup competition, the Civilians beat the Gloucester Regiment 6 o. The win of the Civilians breaks the invincible record of the military side, which has won all the other competitions128 words
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Article151 1931-10-31 20 At the recent Volunteer parade at Penar.n a presentation of Insienia and Medals by His Excellency took place. The following were the recipients: Capt. S. S. Alsagoff the M.8.E.. Capt T. M. Winsley the C.A.P.. L.S.M., Capt. J. S. Dawbarn the C.A.F.0.D.. R. s. M. Grinter the Long151 words
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Article22 1931-10-31 20 The annual general meeting of the Singapore < Ping-Pong Association *»ill be held at the < S.C.R.C. premises on Saturday at 3 p.m. t22 words
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IMPORTANT LEAGUE MATCHES
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Article552 1931-10-31 20 Chelsea's Danger at Portsmouth I London will have an attractive League match to-day, since Aston Villa will be Arsenal's guests, and though the Arsenal ought to win t (they won 5 2 iast season) the possibility of defeat is not an extreme one. Rivalling this r game for552 words
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Article85 1931-10-31 20 South Africans at Mel rose The Springboks r/.eet the Booth cf Scotland at Melrose to-da;\ an-J hcic ore nlso tve county championship matches. The principal games to-day are u follow: Cumberland vs. Durham tat Carlisle*; Northumberland vs. Cheshire (at Gosfortht; Blackheath vs. Catford: Bristol vs. Combined Services:85 words
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Article137 1931-10-31 20 The following ties will be played on < Monday > Championship 350 Up J. E. Wills vs. A. F. Hunter. A. L. B. Perkins vs. J. W. Jones. A Class Handicap 250 Up J. A. Dean scr. vs. P. Carmichael owe 125. A. D. Baker owe 225137 words
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Article81 1931-10-31 20 Salon dps Modes, the very well-known ladies' dressmaking: establishment in Brewster Road. Ipoh. was the scene of a fire on Sunday night when a good proportion of the valuable stock of dresses was destroyed. It was fortunate that the fire occurred in the early part of the night; otherwise, it81 words
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