The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 November 1931
1931-11-17
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section16 1931-11-17 1 The Singapore Free Press SO. 13,495. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1931. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article348 1931-11-17 1 There are unconfirmed reports of severe fighting from China. The League Council commenced its Paris session yesterday Page 9. The budget session of the Federal Council was held yesterday m Kuala Lumpur Page 8. Mr. Mac Donald has been approached regaiding his taking aver the settlement of348 words
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Article952 1931-11-17 1 "Thakin! Thakin Primroses and datTodils by a Devonshire stream, trout ri>ing to fly. the distant cries of huntsmen, the deep baying of hounds. Flop! A large trout rises near me. I cast over him cautiously, as the voices of the huntsmen grow nearer. aloudcr surely a952 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement373 1931-11-17 1 BIGIA TEA Wrings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. Raffles Hotel TO-NIGHT DINNER AND DANCE MONIA LITTER'S POPULAR ORCHESTRA X'MAS NEW YEAR Bookings for the Festive Season should be made at an early date. Phone 5381 and make your reservations NOW. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21st.373 words
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Advertisement231 1931-11-17 1 EUROPE® HOTEL TO-NI6HT DINNER AND DANCE Dinner and Dance $2.50. No extra charge for dancing. NON-EVENING DRESS. NOTlCE.— Special Race Dinner and Dance will be held on SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21st, Extension until 2 a.m. UP TO DATE GRILL. THE europe hotel ltd., Telephone 5341 (8 Lines) Singapore f^. SEA VIEW231 words
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Advertisement146 1931-11-17 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Bata shoe bargains Page 14. John Little for toys Page 10. Hotel announcements Page 1. Cinemas and entertainments Pa^e 5. Brooke marine engines from U.E. Pape 3. Austin Seven— little friend of the world— Poqc 3. CHRVSLBI ENDURANCE SINGAPORE SHIPCHANDLERS COMPANY. SHIPCHANDLERS. SHIPBROKERS. COMMISSION AGENTS Offices:— MAYNARD'S BUILDINGS146 words
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Advertisement11 1931-11-17 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article61 1931-11-17 2 All Their Property to be oeized [Reuter's Senrtcel Toronto, Nov. 13. The seven communists found euilty of being members of an Illegal organisation havo been sentenced to five years imprisonment. afteT which, it is recommended, they should be deported. The eighth accused was sentenced to two years.61 words
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Article38 1931-11-17 2 The following were the collection on the Race Coures on Saturday: Capt. Birkett R.N. 5 Friend 2 Amounts collected by Capt. Lindsay Years and J T. Forbes will be published later m the week.'38 words
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Article275 1931-11-17 2 (From Our Own Correspondent I Ipoh, Nov. 14. There was a pleu.sant function at the Federal Rest House when the combined dinner of the Old Salopians and Old Radleians was attended by Mr. Kempe. Kuala Kangsar. Justice Palsrave Simp-on. Penanp. Mr. Bretherton. Messrs. Price. Penan g. Woods. Rofc.275 words
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Advertisement472 1931-11-17 2 BUSINESS CARDS* BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY O. NUGENT BUCKERIDG* tflflml Clam Wmtk—Ummt WLutm LAIDLAW BUILDING— 'Phone 7898. MARBLE MERCHANTS. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. Nov 1 A 3, Penhas Road, off Lavender Street Phone 6015. MARBLE CHIRPINGS, ROAD METAL LIME FOR SALE Delivery ex Railway Sidiu* Alongside CJuarry Marble Tombstones and Memorials m472 words
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Advertisement531 1931-11-17 2 TENDERS. HINOAFOftE MUNICIPAI NOTICE. TENDERS, NO 11CB. neretjy given that tenoen are bo* Invited for toe loiiowlng materials or werwtcm and that particulars of such tender* may b? obtained to the Tender Room, MunicipaJ OtOoef Bale of unserviceable stoics at Transport Centre. MacKenzie Road. Date of Closim? 4 p.m November531 words
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Advertisement463 1931-11-17 2 THE Singapore Free Press (Daily and Weekly Editions) Head Office 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Telephone: 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. The premier morning daily m Malaya. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special features include463 words
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Advertisement202 1931-11-17 2 at a price. The $nuli v» «d I »~of th« KonutbSM I *em id<aj for irnuiu.^, I I Men who earn thdf I «Joat ha^e pinned their &A these sturdy member, o f the Kernuth faunily—for they knot by experience chat n« cao > ccpial a Kcnnarf) 1 QmcxFAcn 4202 words
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Miscellaneous248 1931-11-17 2 THE WEEK Tuesday. l~th. High Water. 04.15. 7.2 ft.. 14.45. 8.0 It. TH Sultan and Sultanah of Johoiv return. Ruehy: A (M.G > Co. SVC. vs. A (M.G.) Co. Gloucester* at S.C.C Raines College vs. A.P.C il Raffles i Collet. South Johore vs. S.C.C. 2nd. XV at Johore Bahru. Wednesday.248 words
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Article3169 1931-11-17 3 TUB RECONSTITUTED COUNCILS HIGH COMMISSIONER'S ADDRESS TO FEDERAL COUNCIL \BOLITION OF CHIEF SKCRKTARYSHIP 1 11 < I Uw mi M I* r»*m.< Cfeam* b, ilil!>M fl V (> that rile His Kmo.umhv < l«th 3 win, hi. p> v D de^ntramVs U. mnii,,,d a 13,169 words
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Article151 1931-11-17 3 Boundaries of Iraq and Syria [British Radio Official Service 1 Rugby, Nov. 14. An important communication received by the Governments of Great Britain and Prance asking that the question of the settlement of the frontier boundaries between Irak and Syria should be settled by the Council of151 words
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Article36 1931-11-17 3 Actress Bride for British Davis Cup Player Router's Service i Lor dun. \c v. 14. Th« British Mini, playw •Bunny" Austin was niprried m London to-day to the actres:. Mi^ Phyllis Ko>v tarn.36 words
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Article69 1931-11-17 3 First Train to be Drawn by Oiesel Engine IFRKE PRESS SERVICE-COPYRKm 1 Katitcki-k. \.,v. IS. Hi. mail train to Penan* this morninic waa hauled for the ii:,st time by *m| tMlv ln Hs Ear as the frontier. The Opium Contviviuf itltfMtS. rxttpt m, k nembm, are s^ndinK tin-69 words
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Article17 1931-11-17 3 Mr. C. R Howitt. M.C.S.. b to by Clerk of Councils, with Hfctf from November 12. 1931.17 words
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Advertisement217 1931-11-17 3 ml'" f UTTLE FWEND J|m| OF ALL THE VWDLD. W^M (Km /Tt'. w^) f v \Mfmc r AUSTIN SEVEN en and ethers of their family a means of transport unequalled for economy and unsurpassed for dependability. The Austin Seven wins instant favour anywhere, and has secured many valuable trophies m217 words
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Article, Illustration1594 1931-11-17 4 T. STANHOPE SPRIGG - Britain's New Long Distance Monoplane T. STANHOPE SPRIGG Value of Craft m Time of War: Reinforcing JJ.A.F* Units By THE final flying trials— undertaken to test out detail equipment of the Fairey Long Range Monoplane are now practically complete and the machine is expected to start on its first long-distance1,594 words
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Article439 1931-11-17 4 The speech of His Excellency the High Commissioner at Sri Menanti m August, when he outlined the proposed developments of the decentralization policy has already been published by consent of Their Highnesses the Rulers. This speech has now been issued m a white paper laid439 words
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Article66 1931-11-17 4 His many friends and others m Malacca are pleased tc- hear that Dr. W. A. Nicholas, of Jasin. who was under orders to move to the Port Health Department. Singapore, is. after all. going to continue where he is. It is understood that Mrs. Nicholas, who went home to America66 words
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Article202 1931-11-17 4 Effect of Increased Beer Duties (By Dutch Air Mail] !From Our Own Correspondent] London, Nov. 2. The recent substantial increase m the beer duties m our unfortunate country coupled with the great improvements which have recently taken place m the production of cider are having a202 words
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Article40 1931-11-17 4 In line with the procedure adopted at the Legislative Council admission of members of the public to the Council Chamber during the sitting of the Federal Council will m future, beginning with the session on Monday, be by card only.40 words
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Article, Illustration184 1931-11-17 4 Traffic Signals at a Dinner IBy Dutch Air Mail] (From Our Own Correspondent I London, Nov. 2. Red amber, and green lights similar to "Stop" and "Go" traffic signals were used l3 c .t week at a public dinner m Bournemouth to control the length of184 words
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Article63 1931-11-17 4 The Commandant and Officers, P.M.S. Volunteer Forces, were to entertain H.E. the High Commissioner to dinner last night at Headquarters. Mr. J. H. Lind. of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, leaves for his new post at, Hamburg at the end of the week. Mr. Lind's name will always be63 words
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Article1682 1931-11-17 4 JOHN L. LOVETT - JOHN L. LOVETT Building up and Tearing Ovv m Russia Mr. John L. Lovett, the American industrialist, has just concluded a trip through Russia, a trip made for the purpose of studying economic and political conditions m the country. The Free Press has obtained an account1,682 words
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Advertisement560 1931-11-17 5 TELEPHONE N9 6909 1 Warner BAXTER T Dorothy MACKAILL I 0 m a vivid, glowing lkj romance of peasant 1^ and debutante w THEIR MAD X MOMENT v PICTURE 1 I HKntumon I BRITAIN'S £100,000 TRIUMPH I JAN KIEPURA. WORLD'S I GREATEST TENOR, AND ENGLISH CAST IN THE SUPREME I560 words
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Article524 1931-11-17 6 Dark Blues' Surprising Defeat From Our Own Correspondent By Dutch Air Mail Londt.ii. Oct. I'll was B tale of two hilves at Oxford, for the University scored 13 'points without a reply m the first hall, and the Services got 21 m the second without any response, so524 words
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Article108 1931-11-17 6 Malacca Club vs. Indo-Ceylonese Malacca. Xi v. I.J. I From Our Own Correspondent I On a Waterlogged and sodden field the Malacca Club beat the Indo-Ceylonej-e by 5 goals to nil. The match was played ok the former's ground yesterday It was t one sided affair. The Malacca Clubs108 words
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Article209 1931-11-17 6 A thousand spectators, among whom were most of the leading Mohammedan sportsmen and M.F.A. officials, braved the rain at the opening match of the m.f.a.s "Thiee Years Plan", at Jalan Besar on Sunday. I Raja A/.am Shah bin Sir Raja Cbulan kicked j off. Kampong Gaun pressed209 words
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Article74 1931-11-17 6 Big Lead Over New South Wales IKeueer s fc>ervice i Sydney, Nov. 14. The South Africans m their match against New South Wales to-day scored 425 Tayloi making 124. New South Wales were diamlsoed for IGB of which Bradman and MeC; be made 30 and 3774 words
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Article448 1931-11-17 6 Oxford and Cambridge Teams' Form <.F'om Our Own Correspondent) Ltndon. Oct. 27. Oxford Univen-.ity wha began their golf sea:on only a week prt viously. caaftC very near to gaining their lint victory over team of proiis.'iunais at Oxford on Saturday, it ni the fifth COlltest Of the kind448 words
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Article120 1931-11-17 6 [From Our Own Correspondent] Pricing Xov. IS. Benk defeated Penang hcrkey teim en Saturday by 2 goals to nil. The score dees not represent the superici ity of the Perak side who had splendid half back line and Bachan Btngh m poal lai enly called upon to save120 words
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Article127 1931-11-17 6 From Our Own Correspondent Malacca, x«:v. IS. m" American tennis tournament In aid ol Poppy Day Fund was played yesterday on the F u'.aus m glcrious weather. T'.;e players divli\ two sections and the sectional winnerwere M- Buckley and Young D* Bouza. Mrs. Whita .u»d T;-/ii. m127 words
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Advertisement551 1931-11-17 6 Make germs powerless A good refreshing f wash m Lifebuoy is a priceless protection. The potent health- m,T^| kw 1 element m Lifebuoy r M^r 121-22 LIVFR HHOltl]),- LIMIT I 9 1 *"V M |i^ /n tubes for the Hand=bag or Pocket "'hazeline; snow This delicately perfumed preparation is quickly551 words
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Article1808 1931-11-17 7 SINGAPORE NAVAL BASE p lf l hdvh Air Mail SKRVICE VIEWS \(|mhal Krownrigg's Lecture to R.U.S.I. INCREASING IMPORTANCE Piom Our Own Correspondent] London, Oct. 28. Singapore Naval Base "controversy" was to m the kiimn Riven by Rear-Admiral Browniifft. D.5.0.. at the Royal United Institution. Whitehall, on October 28th., .jn. Naval1,808 words
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Article166 1931-11-17 7 Arrival at Hong Kong IReuter's Par Eastern Service I Hong: Kong, Nov. 16. Admiral Sir Howard Kelly and the crew of H.M.S. Petersfield, which was wrecked off the China coast last week, arrived aboard H.M.S. Suffolk to-day. They were unwilling to discuss the wreck pending the court166 words
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Article50 1931-11-17 7 A much Enjoyed Conversation London, Nov. 6. Mr. Gandhi was visited to-day by Mr. and Mrs. G. Bernard Shaw and Mrs. Rosita Forbes. Mr. Shaw, interviewed by Reuter, said the interview was quite private and he much enjoyed his conversation with Mr. Gandhi.50 words
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Article142 1931-11-17 7 [By Dutch Air Mall] [Prom Our Own Correspondent] London, Nov. 2. It was revealed this meek that Mr. Richard Herbert Christian (60), who was found dead m a gas-filled room m Woodbourne Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, on Thursday, recently made a will bequeathing142 words
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Article59 1931-11-17 7 Manchester Does Not Want Its Return TReuter's Service! Lambm, Nov. 16. Manchester Association of Importers and Exporters has sent a statement to the Prime Minister, Chancellor of the Exchequer and the President of the Board of Trade urging that the Government should give an assurance ihat there is59 words
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Article606 1931-11-17 7 $15,000 INVOLVED Alleged Misappropriation From Cash Box The preliminary inquiry into a charge against Tan Tiong Huatt, a Straits-born Chinese cashier, who is alleged to have misappropriated a sum of over $15,000 from the cash box of Messrs, Thos. Cook and Son (Bankers) Ltd. was commenced606 words
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Article598 1931-11-17 7 EMPLOYEE SUED Mr. Mozar and the Affairs of P.RC. Mr E. Mozar. of Masters Ltd., Singapore, the defendant m the suit brought against him by the Progressive Publicity Co., (by whom he was at one time employed) claiming $2,495 on an account between the parties, gave evidence598 words
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Article, Illustration69 1931-11-17 7 Their Highnesses the Sultan and Sultanah of Johore. who arrive m Singapore this morning on the Dutch liner. Balceran. HLs Highness has been m Europe sine: September last year. The Baloeran is expected alongside th( wharf < pposite Godown 9. at 9 o'clock. The proclamation of the69 words
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Article145 1931-11-17 7 SILVER AS CURRENCY RESERVE A LONDON PLEA Maintaining a Stable Price for the Metal Reuber's Service London, Nov. 16. A powerful plea that the leading Central Banks be authorised to include silver as part of their currency reserves up to some fixed proportion of the total was made by Mr.145 words
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Article441 1931-11-17 7 Judgment Against Arab Land Owners Judgment tor plaintiff with co.sts was ordered by the acting Chief Justice iMr. Justice Sproulet m the Supreme Court yesterday on the action brought by Mr. J. B. Westerhout. the well-known Singapore architect, fegainst Messrs. AlkafT and Co., the land-owners, for the recovery441 words
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Article146 1931-11-17 7 Chinese Coolie Killed Six Chinese coolies were seriously injured as the result of rioting at the Naval Base on Saturday afternoon. One of the men died m hospital the same night. The Paya Lebar Police were called out to deal with the trouble and prompt146 words
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Article154 1931-11-17 7 London's Underworld Combed London, Nov. 6. Seven "Flying Squad" vans, filled with picked Scotland Yard officers, are combing London's underworld haunts for the thieves who stole jewels valued at £10,000, belonging to Maharajadhiraja Kameshwara Singh of Darbhanga from the Savoy Hotel. Superintendent Cooper considers that the154 words
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Article292 1931-11-17 7 By Dutch Air Mail CUT IN ALLOWANCES Is the Malayan Government Extravagant HOME CRITICISM (PftMH Our Own Correspondent) London. Nov. S. The one dominant topic m Malayan circles In London is the cut which Ls to be applied early In the year m the allowances of292 words
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Article585 1931-11-17 7 Criticising Government's "economically unsound method of retrenchment" H. S. m the current Issue of the Journal of the Institute of Architects of Malaya writes: To-day the cry is for retrenchment and economy, and we are told by high Colonial Authority that we n ust avoid all unnecessary585 words
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Article113 1931-11-17 7 Record Numbers of Fireworks London, Nov. 5. Despite the econrmic d-pre*s on. it Is cxperU'd thit a record number of fireworks will be exploded throughout England to-night, when the time-honoured celebrations will take plan* m connexion with Guy Fawk.s 1 attempt to blow up the Houses of113 words
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Article43 1931-11-17 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. MARRIAGE. SANSOM— COWAN— On Oct. 24. 1931. at St. Saviour's. WestclifT-on-Sea. John Henry, eldest son of Dr. C. L. Saiisom, C.M.G.. and Mrs. Sansom, Hampstead, London, and late of Malay States, to Margaret Ellen, widow of Maurice A. Cowan. Malay States.43 words
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693 1931-11-17 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS m TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 17. 1931 RETRENCHMENT IN MALAYA The principal topic m Malayan circles at home, according to news received from our London correspondent by air mail yesterday, is the cut which is to be applied early m the year m the allowances of Civil Service pensioners.693 words
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Article143 1931-11-17 8 Dr E. L. de Souza of Hong Kong is on a visit to Malacca and to his sisters and brother. Mr. H. M. de Souza. We are asked by the Overseas Chinese Bank Ltd. to state that their Director. Mr. Lim Liat Boon was present at the annual meeting and143 words
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Article76 1931-11-17 8 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIOHT London, Nov. 16. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £134 916 (£133*4). Forward £136 9 16 (£l35 3 8 The market is firm. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber76 words
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Article225 1931-11-17 8 "Jewel of Mediaeval Oriental Art" {Prom Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh. Nov. 16. "A jewel of mediaeval oriental art" is the description given by Dr. Vanstein Callenfels, the eminent Dutch archoeologist, now visiting Taiping. to the magnificent bronze statue recently brought up by a dredge of Sungei Kinta225 words
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Article1789 1931-11-17 8 BUDGET SESSION Federation's Sound Financial Position (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 16. The budget session of Federal Council was opened this morning by H.E. Sir Cecil Clementi m the presence of the rulers of Negri, Selangor and Perak m an atmosphere of tense expectation. All1,789 words
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Article43 1931-11-17 8 Happy Returns froW >l: n>lonarcl«^ (FRFE PRESS SKKVICK CO«« The Kings of Britain. tU and Denmark, the Qiie. -n Emperor of Japan and the Vr and the United States ware governments who sent MM to the Kliik on nil MrthtfA)43 words
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Article16 1931-11-17 8 Mr F. N Chasen will ad v Museum and Library Sin from November lat, l^ l16 words
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Advertisement242 1931-11-17 8 mm mm X' M sV^ 4sH urn canaoiam cum 1^92 s^l ttsAaVflsULi mmm^L^^MmmmmT^J I^sssa ßßßßsVi^Hi sVJesß^asv^LV^ssm. bwJ when Ringer ale is added CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kongt. (Incorporated m Shanghai) 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 5372. BY SPECIAL ftff J^ Tlffl M THE242 words
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Advertisement50 1931-11-17 8 WOMEN HAVE A LOT TO GO THROUGH says a writer. Yes. A man's suit has nearly a dozen pockets. They will have less to go through m the event of fire or burglary if they hold GAFLAC*" POLICIES. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480.50 words
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Article, Illustration1531 1931-11-17 9 SEVERE FIGHTING IS IN PROGRESS" HARBIN REPORT liufREASING DANGER OF SITUATION MANY SKIRMISHES i v Bittern Service Tokyo. Nov. 16. despatch tram Ha >bin itporti slum launched an attack at !st th> Japanese position at ftghtinf is m progress. No la so far available. Tokyo. Nov. 16. iiK Teasing danger1,531 words
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Article239 1931-11-17 9 A REQUEST Mr. Mac Donald's Offer to Arbitrate Accepted [British Radio Official Service) Rugby, Nov. 16. The Prime Minister received communications yesterday from several representatives of delegates to the Indian Round Table Conference bearing on his reference to undertake settlement of the communal problem if affected239 words
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Article42 1931-11-17 9 The engagement is announced between George Mellor Tickler. M.R.C.S.. L.R.C.P.. eldest son of Mr. George Tickler. J.P.. and Mrs. Tickler. The Manor House. Bradley. Lines, and Leigh, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Cunliffe. Brookwood Corner. Ashtead. Surrey, formerly of Sineawre.42 words
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Article450 1931-11-17 9 Private Conversations Recommended [Reuter's Service 1 Thb magnificent clock room of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, contrasting with the simplicity of the Council hall at Geneva, was filled to overflowing long before 4.00 o'clock. Lord Cecil being the first delegate followed by the League Secretariat. Before the meeting450 words
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Article426 1931-11-17 9 RUBBER FLOORING LIKE CEMENT NEW PROCESS Masonic Hall Floor Being Covered Over 200 square yards of flooring at the Masonic Hall, Coleman Street, Singapore, is at present being laid with a rubber surface which, it is claimed, will prove a revolutionary example of the ease of its application under a426 words
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Article121 1931-11-17 9 China Bandits Illtreat Foreigners IReuter's Far Eastern Service Mukden. Nov. 16. Great indignation has been arous?d rmeng the foreign community here by the treatment of two Germans, an Estonian and a Cz.»ch. who left Sinmintun yesterday for a days shooting m the Liao River region accemp.mied by two121 words
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Article60 1931-11-17 9 Election to Hessen Parliament f ßeuter's Service] Berlin. Nov. 16. A Nazi wave is sweeping ruthlessly on Germany, yesterday's general election for the Hessen Parliament resulting m Hitler* tea gaining 27 seats compared with the previous nil. Th? coalition of Socialists. Roman Catholic. Centre and Democrats, which previously60 words
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Article60 1931-11-17 9 Giant Airship to be Dismantled [Reuter's Service] London, Nov. 16. The giant airship RlOO has been sold to a London firm of metal merchants for dismantling. This is a sequel to the Premier's announcement m the Commons m September that the airship would be disposed of owing to60 words
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Article56 1931-11-17 9 Will Sir J. Simon Open Discussion [British Radio Official Service) Rugby, Nov. 16. London newspapers anticipate that bhe presence m Paris of Sir John Simon will «ive an opportunity for discussion of the subject of German indebtedness as a sequel to to conversations which have taken place between56 words
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Article50 1931-11-17 9 Following are the numbers of arrivals and d^p^rtures to Madras Presidency for the month of October. Arrivals (State aided) (Figures supplied by Travelling Inspectors > 7 adults 5 minors. 1 infant; Arrivals (Others) (Figures supplied by Travelling Inspectors) 1557, 108, 48; Departures (Figures supplied by Steamer Agents* 7559 adults, 139550 words
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Advertisement329 1931-11-17 9 Forget all you have learned about beauty treatments. Give your skin a fresh start by using ft CYCLAX THE SPECIAL LOTION— THE MORNING DIFFERENCE Every woman who has used this Special Loticn has been surprised at the difference even one application can make. What happens is this. You paint the329 words
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Advertisement876 1931-11-17 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. FORTNIGHTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON S. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Thrice Monthly Service Liverpool, Havre and Glasgow. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due. Sails CALCHAS For M'seilles, C'blanca, L'don, R'dam H'burg In Port876 words
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Advertisement557 1931-11-17 10 Ellerman Bueknall Steamship Co^ LtcL (Incotporatad Id. Ma&Koiy "ELLERMAN^ UNE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY OF ROUBAIX For Havre; London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Nor. 29 s.s. CITY OF PERTH For London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Dec. 14 OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG,557 words
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Advertisement420 1931-11-17 10 British India and Apcar Lin J }Wll rtneorporated to England,* **v 5 MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARrn I SERVICES. ARGO I PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S N r J UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S <;o\ 1 1> v« "I LONDON AND FAR EAST SMIL SERVH y I OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA420 words
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Advertisement699 1931-11-17 11 10.000 Nci It It I FUSHIMI MARU T 1160U J.i 14 is r. 13JM DSC 8 I HAKOZAKI MAKU T.IU.oUU ji, T. IOJM DtC 10 17 r TERUKUNI MARU T 12 urn,, X-» \l r r 10.700 DSC 31 Jan. l HAKUSAN MARU T ***** Ftb 24 25 Mai ssaM699 words
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Advertisement593 1931-11-17 11 iJOLLAK STEAMSHIP LINES, LTD. (IM Mi i SAIUNG NOTICE \\l ■I OF FAMOUS IE m\ PRESIDENT UNEKb. iiM ml TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON \V^ I KKOM SINGAPORE AND PENAN G wu ULOMCO ]IB HI SUEZ. I'Oii I >All>. \l.t.\ AM/ia A. v i,l > 'IB AND GENOA. /jV593 words
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Advertisement726 1931-11-17 11 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ I ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF HATAVIAJ 'Incorporated m Holland* UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telepbooe No. 5451, with »ul>-coimectk»« UkHtam Fright Transhipment, Marine Departnenti and Manager'^ de^k. RepreKnUtivet In the Btnitl Settlements fStogmpore and Penan K of the TKWKLLI.KS 01 IK726 words
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Article475 1931-11-17 12 By Dutch Air Mail A Girl Clerk's Dismissal LFrom Our Own Correspondent! London, Nov. 2. One of the most interesting cases at law was tucked away this week m the provincial papers the elections crowded it out. I give it textually as it is of such vital475 words
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Article23 1931-11-17 12 Rear-Admiral H. J. S. Brownrigg. D.S.O is to join the Admiralty for special service m the Department of the Director of Naval Ordnance.23 words
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Advertisement506 1931-11-17 12 Burns Philp line. (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by Us 4 well-known steamer MARELLA (7.375 tons) and the S.S. MANGOLA (3.352 tons). [Cargo only.l s s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia.506 words
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Advertisement690 1931-11-17 12 KERR STEAMSHIP Co jj (Incorporated m U.S.A.) *«l( GENERAL AGENTS. I I NEW YORK SERVICE. I Regular Freight Service to Boston, cw y I Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez) I M.S. SILVERCYPRESS Nov. 24 Dec. "N J M.S. SILVERWALNUT Dec. 8 De C H M.S. SILVERPALM Dec. 29 Jan 4690 words
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Miscellaneous708 1931-11-17 12 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Monday Thuisday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturday 6 p.m. Kuantan (via Jerantut) 6 p.m. Kelantan every Sunday 4 p.m. Tuesday and Friday 7.30 a.m. Serembaii, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 a.m. F.M.S., Batu Anam, Batu Pahat, Kluang,708 words
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Miscellaneous328 1931-11-17 12 Durban IfCjru, Glenapp. Iri«=. Mim.croo. Nanshin Ifmril, Pcndopo. Pegasus. Purpura. Rosalie Moller. Shirala. Sauerland. Talanpakar. Templemeat. The Cable. THE SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOAKD Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive East Wharf (Entrance Gate 1). Main Wharf (Entrance Gate 31. Lipis 13: Bnloeran 9. Mentor 7. Empire Deck (Entrance Gate328 words
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Article471 1931-11-17 13 Contemporary Model at Science Museum In the vestibule of the Science Museum, South Kensington, a contemporary model of a Stuart Royal Yacht has been placed on exhibition. The model represents a design for one of the 14 large yachts built by Charles 11., of which a471 words
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Article600 1931-11-17 13 Per Plancius: Mr. A. Bijl. Mr. van Lier. Mr. J. F. Kervel. Mr. Th. C. N. Canter Visser. Mr. Dr. M. Duyster. Miss M. A. Webster. Miss A. MacNeill. Mrs. H. Mulder and child. Miss Anna Rozgits. Mr. W. Ch. Lloyds. Mr. A. S. Arathoon, Mr. and Mrs.600 words
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Article200 1931-11-17 13 Famous Ship to be Used for Training I By Dutch Air Mail J [From Our Own Correspondent] London, Nov. 2. H.M.S. Iron Duke, the name ship of the famous class of battleships, all of which held Droud war records, ended her last voyage when she arrived200 words
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Article46 1931-11-17 13 Japanese Ship Fired on by Bandits Iwaki, Japan, November 2. The Mukden Hankow Nishihin steamer Toyo Maru was fired on by a score of bandits at Lungkow but managed to escape undamaged. These regions of the Yangtze Valley are apparently again infested by bandits.46 words
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Article132 1931-11-17 13 Four destroyers of the Eighth Flotilla. China, are ordered to leave Hong Kong on November 27 for England. This Flotilla is being withdrawn, and its place is to be taken by more modern vessels, of which the flotilla leader Keppel and the destroyers Wishart. Whitehall. Wild Swan,132 words
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Article83 1931-11-17 13 The International Danube Commission has appointed a separate official authority located m Orsova to regulate and manage shipping m the fairway of the Iron Gates. The representations on this authority will be appointed from Jugo-Slavia and Roumania, the two bordering countries, which have charge of the upkeep of83 words
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Article96 1931-11-17 13 The Institute of Maritime Credits, founded m Rome m 1929. has during its first year, guaranteed credits amounting to 387 million lire. In this sum is included 150 million lire for each of the two great trans-Atlantic liners of 46,400 tons now being built, credits for the new96 words
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Article336 1931-11-17 13 The total traffic m Argentine pc: ts for 1930 amounted to 9.887.000 tons cf shipping, or 1,815.000 less than m 1929. The first place is taken by Great Britain with 4,289.000 tons (about 800,000 less than the previous ycari, the second by Germany with 950.000 tons. Then come336 words
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Advertisement458 1931-11-17 13 i N IGHTS f mad<lenin S sleeplessness! I \(I C^f YoUr nerves are all on edge! The L I A1 f V^ f nnousr s pass with leaden feet and. when 11/ H P n CJ \EJBXJ mornin 8 comes you fe^l more tired than Lt^^ when you went to458 words
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Advertisement175 1931-11-17 13 I f\N *">* sultry days |^-^|lj^| I cooling and re- |~^^^BE |k freshing sweet is es- r^^flKr 1 and is sure to please \jF* \B& If if made with umo» X VV* ]1 i^^^^»^l Mir If MiMl *M~U Si*** D~*y 0». IML, < STANTON NELSON Co., Ltd. PUBLIC STORAGE GODOWN175 words
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Article1736 1931-11-17 14 A GRAND NATIONAL VICTORY Later Than thi Mail THK KLIX'TION Labour's Debacle Explained THK MAIN FACTORS !By Dutch Air Mail) I* ion. OUT Own Com-spondent* Li ..dan. Oct. 29. Faced v.ith the complete results of the 1931 General Dectkm, it would Eseni trits to say thai 1 1 1 >1,736 words
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Advertisement361 1931-11-17 14 f%MB#*M THE LARGEST SHOE FACTORY I IN THE WORLD Tht Duily Express ol Tuesday May 19th published a leading rfrticle about Bata Shoes, and said "Thomas Bata is th<^ boot and shoe kini^ of the world. Whatever Bata does or thinks effects Northampton and Leicester and the Shoe towns ol361 words
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Advertisement748 1931-11-17 14 _I*Aiyj[g^ AiYD_ INSUL CHARTERED BANK MERCANTILE BANK OF OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. itrni jk «mn (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) HIDIA, Llll. < Incorporated m England.) Paid up capital m 600,000 shares capu.u n 000 m> Of £5 each £3,t)00,000 Subscnueo 800 ()G0 Reserve Fund £4,000.000 Paid-up i748 words
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Advertisement361 1931-11-17 14 THE SOUTH I BRITISH fk I INSI K\\( M VM PIRE, MARINE, TRA MOTOR CAk insurance m »rm, LOWEST CIRHIXTSfS 00* 1111 EASTF.RN UNITED Assmwcr corporation FIRK. MARINE, MOTOR CAR PERSONAL \((IDK,' INSURANCE. L. Q. JOHNSON r M lIKAPOUKI M.lh.m^ Magaaart the ()(';;a>; accimdci GUARANTEE < ORPOaUTIft LIMITED lIn r:361 words
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Miscellaneous561 1931-11-17 14 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations which can be received m Singapore Java Stations Bandoeng PLM from about 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok, 21 metres from561 words
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501 1931-11-17 15 A MI US AND GOVERNOR (ompitn> Directors Give Details Qencial of the Dutch East m interview to the Com- r>' Association, who had assist the Dutch planters' on, and an account is con--4 fxe local newspapers. The October 24th. Before meeting raJ the Committee501 words
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Article133 1931-11-17 15 Kota Tin^Ri Kocord Bj Hutrh Air Al ifi] London, Nov. X.8.X.. presiding at yesterU» Kota Ting^i (Johore) Rub"tl that it, m something of an hl prcnt on the past year's < -risis m the rubber induswit. 3Sd. per pound, com•n the pievious year, whilr the balanw-slieet. the133 words
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Article384 1931-11-17 15 Great Economies Effected (By Dutch Air Mail] London. Nov. 3. The atofCMOtfa annual ordinary general meeting of Pahan»i Para Rubber Syndicate. Ltd., was ht'ld yesterday at Bunye House. 71 St! Marj--j»xe, E.C. Mr. Cyril Hughes (the chairman) said that estate expenditure showed a decrease of £2,775. which384 words
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Article518 1931-11-17 15 Mr. Oaisman at Issue with Sir George Maxwell I By Dutch Air Mall London, Nov. 3. At a BtTCtlnS ol the Institution of the Rubber IlMlmllJ Manchester Section, held at the Engineers 1 Club. Albert -square. Mauchester. yestor Joy. Mr. L. GiL^nwii read a paper on "Rubber Roadway.'."518 words
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Article401 1931-11-17 15 To-Day 'S Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES SELLING November 16 London, 4 months' sight 24 9132 London, 3 months' sight 2{4 7|32 London, 60 days' sight 2*4 5|S2 London, 30 days' sight 2»4 if London, demand 2\4 3(32 London. T.T. 24 l|l« Lyons and Paris, demand tOBO Hamburg, demand 175 New401 words
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Article736 1931-11-17 15 MONDAY. NOV. I«TH 1931 CXO6QK2 QUOTATION e> AHenbys ($1) 80 70 Ak>r Oajah (si> 49 A. Httam <$1) It w Am. Malay <*2> $t A. Ktming ($1) ie li Ayer Motek (sl> 41 M Ayer Panas tsl> 571, 62 i Baasett (sl> 36 40 Brogas ($1) 40736 words
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Article582 1931-11-17 15 Attitude of D.E.I. GovernorGeneral IBy Dutch Air Mail] London. Nov. 3. The vicissitudes of the Rubber industry have apparently not yet run their course. Another shock was administered to the market the ether day by a statement that the new Governor of the Dutch Eas- Indies had582 words
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149 1931-11-17 15 !By Dutch Air Mall] London, Nov. 3. Report of P. M.S. Securities and General Trust to March 31st shows loss £3.048 <agst. profit £2.885). Sine? end of financial year item of £4,136 loan a«st. security has. been repaid, but £2.418 has had to be written149 words
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Article243 1931-11-17 15 I By Dutch Air Mai) London. Nov. 3. Rumours were current on the Stock Exchange yesterday that the Dunlop Rubber Company was to make an issue of debentures. In response to an inquiry, a responsible official of the company informed The Financial Times that he knew nothing of243 words
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Article76 1931-11-17 15 Rubber Estates* losses I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPY RIOHTI l.undon. Nor. 16. The ivpott of Bukil Pulai .shows a loss of £3,010. There Is a debit balance to go forward of £1,126. Bantam Java report shows the all m coat was 4.43 d. per pound. The loss waft76 words
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Article168 1931-11-17 15 Kit islti Oct. 31 H 14. Amsterdam 91.. 9 9.1^ Athens 320 310 310 Bombay Is 6 116 Is 6 5 32d tf'^d Berlin 16. U% 15T^ Brussels 27 •> 27 "> 27»fr Bucharest (HO 030 630 Rio 3 13 16 3 lft 16 H 15 16 Buenos Aires168 words
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Article166 1931-11-17 15 j Singapore. Nov. 13. Owing to the intcrvci.tion of Deepavali and Armistice Day Urn local market was r lotted lor two days during the period under revU-u and thr usual Wednesday auction was m consequence* postponed till to-day. I This mornings rallies quote both London and New York166 words
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Article379 1931-11-17 15 Analyses of Latest RalanceSheets I By Dutch Air Mall] Buntar Rubber Mates Ls a Rubber K t.n,Agency (tmipany. formed m 1925. There are 1,988 acres planted with rubber, of which 1.664 acres are mature. Some 32 acres are under coconuts. For 1926-27 a dividend of 8 per cent379 words
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Advertisement43 1931-11-17 15 4vmti> exceed $12,000,000 <!■§■■ ance to force over CS.W t »»f The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co-, Ltd. a«M> optic o~« mmmn ux. o«. a^^^. »m c N 4TTRACTXVS PLANS OF ASBURANCS O. O. KNOX w w A «--> <L W. Kaflß 4^. JK3BOWOM, FXA.43 words
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Article, Illustration240 1931-11-17 16 BRADMAN'S SUBSTITUTE Salary of £20 a Week I Reuter's Service) Sydney. Nov. 16. Fairfax, the Test cricketer, has accepted an offer to play for the Accrington Club m the Lancashire League. The salary is believed to he £20 weekly. Fairfax leaves for England m March. Accringtons240 words
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Article52 1931-11-17 16 Rain Interferes m New South Wales [Reuter's Service] Sydiiy. Nov. 16. In the lecood innings of their match arainst New South Wales the South Africans were 190 for three at close of play, which w.is brought about by rain. Currow is 62 not out. Earlier scores on52 words
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Article272 1931-11-17 16 November Ladies' Medal The November Ladies" Medal competition was played yesterday afternoon and resulted m a win for Mrs C J Macrow m "A" Division and lor Mrs. C. A Legpatt m "B Division. Altogether sixty three cards were taken out and the following were returned: LADIES272 words
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165 1931-11-17 16 LADIES' LAWN TENNIS CLUB YESTERDAY'S RESULTS Men's Handicap Doubles Capt. Qnhtai and Palmer beat C. E. Winter and D. E. I_. Anderson 6 4. 10 8. W. Warden and W. H. Day beat V. P. Barbat and C. J Stephen 6 4. B—6.8 6. Men's Handicap Singles W. B Wi«165 words
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Article241 1931-11-17 16 AMATEUR MEETING Entries For Singapore Races Th Sias*pafC Polo Club m conjunction with the Singapore Turf Club are holding an amateur me .ting on Friday and Saturday the entries being as follow Horses t"ass 4. Fortalone. Speardale. Windgarde. Split Nut. Bertina, Stiffy, Gold Mount, Nancykar. Lady Tesste,241 words
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178 1931-11-17 16 List No. 5. Amendment No. 9 Issued November 16th. 1931 HORSES Trai sfe r s. Monarch from Class 2 to Class 1. Optimist ficm Class 2 to Class 1. Benarcon from Class 1 to Class 2. Brass Knob from Class 1 to Class 2.178 words
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Article386 1931-11-17 16 Singapore's Victory At Seremban I From Our Own Correspondent I Seremban. Nov. 15. Singapore defeated Negri Sembilan at Seremban on Saturday before a large crowd by nine points to niL In the earlier stages the Negri made several promising raids and once Singapore were forced to touch down386 words
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57 1931-11-17 16 Entries for Tht Singapore Open Ping-Pong Championship (singles) and the Singapore In-ter-Club Ping-Pong Championship (team of five) will be received by C. S. Rcz^rio, hon. sec.. Singapore Ping-Pcng Association up to and including November 25th 1931. Entrance fee for the Open Championship is $1.00 and for57 words
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Article21 1931-11-17 16 H.E. the Governor will officially open the new pool at the Swimming Club, en Wednerday. Dec9, pt five o'clock.21 words
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Article480 1931-11-17 16 FAST HOCKEY S.C.C. Get Benefit of Even Game 5.C.C...2; Malaya Command Officers.. 1. A fast and even game of hockey took place on the Padang last evening m which the S.C.C. beat the Malaya Command Officers by the odd goal m three. There was very little480 words
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Article402 1931-11-17 16 Narrow Win Against Police S.R.C 1 Police The S.R.C. added another victory to their bng line of successes when they defeated the Pclice at Thompson Road Barracks yesterday evening by the only goal. The game was scrappy and was marred throughout by the continuous blowing of referees' whistles.402 words
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Article74 1931-11-17 16 The men's monthly medal was played on November 14th and 15th. Th? following were the best returns: Squadron Leader A. W. Mylne 74 7 67 E. Gregory-Jones, 80 12 68 R. C. Giggins, 85—16—69 Squadron Leader G. G. G. Pigott 83—12—71 The Ball Sweeps were won by74 words
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700 1931-11-17 16 SIX BOATS CAPSIZE Columbine Only One of Ten to Finish All unsuspecting of the adventures to com?, the fleet of ten B boats started off from the R.S.Y.C. on Sunday In the first race for the Clifford Trophy But only one, the lucky Columbine, finished700 words
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Article245 1931-11-17 16 Team Chosen for Singapore's First Match Singapore play their first match m the Malaya Cup competition this season on Saturday when they meet Johore on the Padang. For this fixture Singapore will be able to turn out their strongest side, the following team having been selected: D.245 words
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Article50 1931-11-17 16 Owing to the fact Uiat the annual Poppy Day ladies" hockey match has been arranged to be played on the Padang on Thursday the meeting convened to consider arrangements for the New Ye?r Sports will be held at 6.15 p.m. and not 5.15 p.m. as previously advertised50 words
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