The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 4 August 1934
1934-08-04
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Title Section17 1934-08-04 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 14,335. ESTD. 1835. SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 1934 10 CENTS.17 words
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Article1010 1934-08-04 1 SECRET SOCIETIES LESS ACTIVE But Police Must Watch HAWKERS •SUBSIDISE" UNLAWFUL SOCIETIES CANTONESE GANGS THE BIGGEST PROBLEM DANGERS OF THE WAITRESSES SYSTEM Mr. Fairburn's Report activity by .societies and gangs was kept well m leash and another year of comparative freedom from lawpassed by states Mr. H. Fairburn. 1.G.P.. m1,010 words
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Article, Illustration73 1934-08-04 1 Final Of the "H. M. S. Malaya Cup Today DENANG WILL meet Singapoore at Kuala Lumpur this afternoon m the final of the "H.M.S. *> Malaya" Cvp the first all- Colony final m the history of the competition. To gain this distinction Penang defeated Perak at Ipoh last Saturday. The73 words
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526 1934-08-04 1 RISE FOR FIRST TIME IN FOUR YEARS Slightly Better Trade With Empire Countries THE FOREIGN trade ot Malaya m 1933. states Mr. G. L. Ham, Acting Colonial Secretary, m his annual report on the economic and social welfare of the Colony), amounted m value to526 words
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Article205 1934-08-04 1 WOLVES TERRORISING NANKING Children Killed and Taken Xanking. Aug. 3. IIJOLVES have carried away and kill- ed so many children m the suburbs Of the capital that the headquarters ol the sua:r< at the- Sun \at Sen. Mausoleum has offered a reward of $40 to anyone capturing a wolf deadReuter - 205 words
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Article66 1934-08-04 1 ■THE AVERAGE price per pound of rubber m Singapore m 1933 was 10.21 cents. The lowest price for the year was ">* s cents per lb. m March. After March a steady rise occurred to 14 15 16 cents per lb. July, followed by a66 words
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Article72 1934-08-04 1 Marie Dressler's $50,000 Bequests Los Angeles, Aug. 3. An estate estimated at $300,000 has been left by Marie Dressier. Bequests include $50,000. all her clothes and a motor car to a Negro husband and wife, who have been her personal servants for a quarter of a century. AfterReuter - 72 words
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Article333 1934-08-04 1 PERAK NOT SHORT OF LABOUR Only 170 Coolies Needed ""THAT there is no acute labour! shortage on Central Perak estates was made clear by leading local; planters at an informal meeting, under the auspices of the Central Perak D.P.A.. between them and the acting Controller ol Labour at the Grand333 words
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Article267 1934-08-04 1 Bill Before Council FORCE OF 100 MEN Colombo, Aug. 3. i THE PROSPECT ut a Ceylon Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve m the not distant future appears bright. A Bill is m Council to authorise the raising and maintenance of a body ol naval volunteers, consisting of267 words
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Article113 1934-08-04 1 Batch Of 50 On The Way The first batch of 50 'planes from various countries m Europe, for China, is expected to pass through Singapore within the next month. This consignment Is part of the 200 machines recently ordered lor China by General Huang Kwang-yu, Director ot113 words
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Advertisement33 1934-08-04 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness fragrance of the Malayan gardens lirect to your home. TODAY'S ATTRACTIONS RIJSTAFFEL 12.30 to 3 p.m. SPECIAL DINNER CONCERT 9.45 p.m. to Midnight RAFFLES CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA PHONE 5381.33 words
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Advertisement92 1934-08-04 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA ADELPHI V' HOTEL L »Or GARDKN TONIGHT I SPECIAL DINNER DANCE ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED ROYAL HAWAIIAN ENTERTAINERS D\N(l\g SINGING MUSIC S TAU MOE _5...., i KING OF THE STEEL GUITAR IprInCESS ROSELANI .S_... THE NIGHTINGALE OF BEAUTIFUL HAWAII HAU\IL%N MTSK92 words
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Article265 1934-08-04 2 Letters To The Editor AN EVENING WITH BOROVSKY j Sir, -I read your article on M. Borovsky on Aug. 1 with indignation i you seem to imply that his technique Ls bad, but no better authority than that of your mother (whether your own mother or that of a member265 words
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Article56 1934-08-04 2 Mr. And Mrs. Caldecott To Attend A Scout concert m aid of the Australian Jamboree Funds will be given m Raffles Institution Hall on; Friday, August 17 at 9 p.m. His Excellency, the Officer Adminis- j tering the Government, has accorded j his patronise to the function and56 words
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Article79 1934-08-04 2 The preliminary inquiry into a charge of murder against Abdullah Khan, a police constable presently attached to the Kandung Kerbau division, has been I fixed lor hearing before Mr. Norninti Orlce. the second magistrate, on Aug. 9. The allegation against the accused was that he had hit a79 words
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Article612 1934-08-04 2 Details Of Broadcast Of Fifth Test Match r fHE PLAY m the fifth Test Match between England and Australia at the Oval, London. will be described m eye-witness accounts to be broadcast by Howard Marshall through all transmissions on August 18. 20. 21, 12, and612 words
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Advertisement510 1934-08-04 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS SKIN TISSUE CREAM Harriet Hubbar* Ayer A beneficial treatment tor jour \>'d.i. Combined with gentle massage exercises, thi3 rich cream aids m replenishing wasted tissue: m toning and strengthening the muscles. Correct massage instructions are en-clo-jed In each package. Medical Hall, Limited, Chemists. i BUSINESS CARP& M CAIBN510 words
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Advertisement533 1934-08-04 2 tenders MUNiuPAilrn Tenderparticular.. Bee Mu^^o: Erection of a Store at R*»# (behind Kampong Java ali? of Closing. 4pm Tu?J. -fct14th. 1934. iU0 sda y Aug u Purchase of Scrap Br^ Meter Workshop, WooAimiSr* Road. Date of Closir-V^* Monday. Aug. 20th L 934 Supply of Liquid Chlorme for Jan. 1. 1935533 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous203 1934-08-04 2 Diary Of The Week SATURDAY. 4TH. ifligh Water. 5.32 a.m. 7.3 ft.. 4.55 p.m. i 8.4 ft. football: Seng Cheong Society of Malacca vs. S.C.F.A., Jalan Besar. Malaya Cup Final. Singapore vs. Penang, Kuala Lumpur. Cricket: F.M.B. vs. Colony. Kuala Lumpur, Ist. Day; N.C.C. vs. St. Andrews, St. Andrews; Medical203 words
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Miscellaneous412 1934-08-04 2 WEEK-END j WIRELESS PROGRAMMES D.O.C Transmission 111. SATURDAY G.M.T. 13.45 Time signal from Big Ben. News bulletin. 14.00 A commentary on the opening ceremony of the Empire Games, at the White City, London. 14.15 Mantovani and his Tipica Orchestra Nino Maudino (tenor). 14.45 Debatable Ground, an argument m words and412 words
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Miscellaneous69 1934-08-04 2 by Debroy Somers Band. < Electr. transcription) Roman Catholics and moving pictures. Talk by Mr. A. van Domburg. Die diebische Elster. Rossini, by the Berl. Philh. Orcheschestra conducted by Furtwangler. (Electr. transcrip tion). Political review by Paul de Waart, Mission news. Pep i t a-march. < Elector, transcription I Neumann.69 words
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Miscellaneous565 1934-08-04 2 Church Services 10th Sunday After Trinity ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL 6.50 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.30 a.m. Matins. 8 a.m. Holy Communion (choral). 10 a.m. Children's Service. 530 p.m. Bvensong (choral) and Sermon. 10 30 a.m. Service at Naval Base. 8.30 p.m. Service at Missions to Seamen. I TAMIL METHODIST CHURCH I565 words
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272 1934-08-04 3 fortune-Tellers "TradeBooks because of their books which had down from generaion m a iortuneshould not be the police was Tumpoe-Philips m strate'a oourt beBrander yesterday, Cantonese named pleaded guilty professing to tell data which were were said to have ed'a family for eieht „y272 words
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Article63 1934-08-04 3 !<e Pilchard And nark's Knowledge i a barrister you .***** of law but you I nuuca a most fnvoistated Mr. Justice J Bankruptcy Court yes--5?. Koh Soon Teck, office of Mr. E. M. who had applied to ikruptcy notice. ion, for the petitioning ned that the debtor63 words
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286 1934-08-04 3 "NOTHING BUT PERSONAL EXTRAVAGANCE" Bankrupt's Liabilities Of $1,700 A Chinese clerk, named Low Jin lone;, was' censured by Mr. Justice Prichardj yesterday during his public examin- j ation m the Bankruptcy Court. "You will not get your discharge for some time, I can tell you," remarked! his Lordship. The bankrupt286 words
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Article152 1934-08-04 3 Local Solicitor Pleads Not Guilty Mr. Philip Hoaltm aged 33. a local soiicitcr who has frequently appeared as counsel i^ criminal eases, was arrested on Thursday on a charge of I assaulting a policeman and apv^'arsd In the pollf! court yesterday before! Mr. J. M. Brander. Mr. Hoa'irr*.152 words
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Article134 1934-08-04 3 Chinese And Importation Of j Dutiable Goods For si^nlrm an application to import dutiable gooas. which was false m re*- i poet ol the quantity and value of the goods, a Chinese named Yap Up Seng, was fined $40. at Kuala Lumpur. The defendant pleaded guilty, stating that134 words
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Article109 1934-08-04 3 Tamil Bus Driver Charged At Kuala Lumpur Govinda Nair, a Tamil driver, was charged at Kuala Lumpur with a driving a motor car recklessly, it Sentul at 7.25 p.m. on July 31. Th-re was also another charge! against him, namely, causing the d^ath of Tang Hong Yang, a109 words
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Article, Illustration166 1934-08-04 3 When "Stand Up and Cheer!", Fox Film's new musical extravaganza, opens at the Alhambra to-night, it will introduce no fewer than five son^c that have already established hem: elves as songhits wherever they have been heard. Lew Brown, associate producer with Winfleld Sheehan of this most elaborate production, is j166 words
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Article118 1934-08-04 3 Chinese Acquitted At Kuala Lumpur Lian Hong, r Chiceie, and Mohamed bin Haji Taib were charged at Kuala Lumpur with dishonestly retaining srolen properly, to wit. three chickens, the p r operty of Abdul Manan bin Haji Raia Muda. Knowing or having reason to believe the same to118 words
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Article164 1934-08-04 3 Keep Factories Out Of Air-Raid Areas Mr. Baldwin, speaking at Culzean Castle, near Maybole. Ayrshire, referred to the importance of selecting for vital industries factory sites as far removed as possible from areas likely to be I raided by hostile aircraft during time of war. He was164 words
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Article167 1934-08-04 3 The Bridal Couples Of St. Margaret's Canon Carnegie. Rector of St. Margaret's. Westminster, has instituted at his church services of unusual interest. He has held communion services specially for those who had been married at St. Margaret's, the church where so many of London's fashionable weddings are solemnised.167 words
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Article57 1934-08-04 3 On her ovn petition, a receiving and a Vindication crder >ras made against Miss Ada Mary Woocif^rd. m the Bankruptcy Court yeserday before Mr. Justice Prichard. Orders were nls~> made against Arumugam SupremaniaTi Chettiar. A. B. Wo^dford. J. L. Appuciurai and Wong Yun Fook. The receiving nnd adjudication order of57 words
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Article31 1934-08-04 3 Mr H. C. Willan. Deputy Legal Advise- FM.S., who conducted the prosecution m the murder case against the Pato's wife at the Pahang Assizes at Raub has returned to Kuala Lumpur.31 words
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Article164 1934-08-04 3 Pathan's Action When Bailiii^ Charged on a criminal summons with obstructing a public servant, to wit. the bailiff of the Magistrate's Court, m the execution of his public i duties, at the 6th mile Ampang. j Pathan named Suleiman was fined $25. j.l Kuala Lumpur. Mohamed Sudln bin Haji164 words
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Advertisement89 1934-08-04 3 SUFFERED GREATLY IB SIIROUBLE Caused Sleepless fights. Healed by Cuticura. Kitaxly from skin trouble Jin watery pimplts and iplfcmt all over my iace. -try wtt nature and scaled, <<t much suffering by continThey caused me sleepless U ub ointments but they all an advertisement for Cuti--1 Ointment and sent for89 words
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Advertisement1036 1934-08-04 3 ARM ROUND DRIVERS SHOULDERS ENSURE BKllth VISION Our specialised opticians are at your service. Free *ight-iestlnc .uid advice civeu our ii\r clear vision from edge to edije and our charges are Moderate. Conserve your vision witb OJoaei v it uses NEW CHINA OPTICAL CO.. ilif.i; »J 1...11 1.- YCU H1,036 words
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Article, Illustration3872 1934-08-04 4 AIR MAIL LETTER From London Closed For The Holidays Fire And Floods But Still The Drought Mersey Tunnel Miracle £8,000.000, \ine Years. Tito Miles And A Bit Their Majesties In Srotland A Poor. Dead Princess Mr. Arnold Bennett 9 Other Lady And A Matter Of Albeit Halls War By Air3,872 words
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Advertisement375 1934-08-04 4 j TAKE HOME 1 Cakes and Confect:oi 5 from the G.H fwk X*''j> No matter who buys Mother. .Father. rfk 1 |\V or Daughter the result will be th» wholesome delish: and will prove a joy 1 whoever has the fortune to be on the to enjoy them. £>".- your375 words
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Article, Illustration187 1934-08-04 5 L A TEST PICTORIAL NEWS RECEIVED BY AIR MAIL Mi T. <). M. Sopwith't \:neria's Cup challenger, which was ketch rifted, started m her voyage across th» Atlantic to compete for the America** Cup m September, ivour was accompanied by Mr. Sopwith's steam yacht Vita. Here is the Endeavour ketch187 words
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Advertisement42 1934-08-04 5 m«i»»»» Photographic copies of Free Press local pictures can be obtained on application to the Manager. Price 50 cents each. >^ y Jr V^ r\ I vL' ...from the finest Orchards or A f and Ante ricu. fresh consignments are received every fortnight.42 words
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2084 1934-08-04 6 TRIBUTE TO MALA YS AT EMPIRE SOCIETY'S SUMMER SCHOOL Administrati ve Problems Discussed SIR C. CLEMENTI IN THE CHAIR MR. A. S. Haynes, until recently acting Colonial Secretary, Straits Settlements, addressed the Royal Empire Society's Summer School at Oxford, administrative problems m Malaya. Sir Cecil Clementi presided. The following are2,084 words
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Article400 1934-08-04 6 Chinese 'From Our Own Correspondent*. Taiping, Aug. 2. pHARGES of arming himself with v/ a sharp dagger, and of robbery were made at Taiping today against a Chinese Poh Kok. Chan Ah Chat, the complainant, stated he was a mason and kept an attap house m Tupai400 words
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Article202 1934-08-04 6 Mr. W. R. M. Perrott And Mrs. V. F. Brown The wedding took place on Thursday at St. Andrew's Cathedral of Mr. W. il. M. Perrott, of the Asiatic Petroleum Company. Singapore, and Mrs. Valeria Faint Brown (Miss Valeric Giles > of Aberdeen. The Yen. Archdeacon Grata am202 words
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Article114 1934-08-04 6 Public Examination Of Young Chinese On bis father's death m 1927, a young Chinese Lee Chwee San, spent $300 on :lie funeral. Ever since, he has been In debt, and yesterday, m his public examination beiore Mr. Justice Prichard h<- stated that his mother died three years114 words
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Advertisement143 1934-08-04 6 eS.. ..i egardless of cost I All goods must be cleared 3o, h 15th Auguv. Oth J «'y to SALE! 20% to 40% cut m pr j ce B. H. T. DOULATRAM CO 48, HIGH STREET I (it j^llonarch ww^w^ of 1 FRAMROZ t> CO I Children need no coaxing143 words
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960 1934-08-04 7 A RE CREDIT FONCIER EGYPTIAN BONDS A LOTTERY? Crown Appeals Against Decision Given By Magistrate IS THE sale of Credit Foncier Egyptian bonds a lottery or is it a business transaction? This question was raised m the Cour: of Appeal yesterday before Mr. Justice Gerahty, when the Crown aprZ v960 words
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Article452 1934-08-04 7 CROONER WOOS HIS BRIDE FROM HOUSTON f TO MANILA And They're Marrying At St. Andrew's This I Afternoon IJERE IS a simple love story of two American troupers of the Marcus Show now m Singapore who will be married at St. Andrew's Cathedral this afternoon —the culmination452 words
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Advertisement309 1934-08-04 7 fl, ere is Something New under the Sun— in Singapore. oil of quotas, restrictions. I etc. the business man leads life to-day. Into the midst I :r.oi! comes a new method ol I i one of the many worries from a merchant's life: it drastically as a denaching tooth— it309 words
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Advertisement359 1934-08-04 7 CAPITOLS^,'^6«»9.3Op« Past Pc i adventure Bit&est Hit it Singapore's Amusement History. X MARCUSjHI QKtf Hf I AST 2 DAYS ILIIB 1 TODAY tomorrow m W LAVIEPAREE B^H Next Change OPENING MONDAY 1 wNL H BROADWAY MERRY -GO- ROUND II THREE DAYS ONLY "■HHHfI ORCHESTRA STALLS AND DRESS CIRCLE $2 AND359 words
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839 1934-08-04 8 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 1934 TIN TOPICS HTHE news received from our London Correspondent that there is likely to be a decrease m the tin quota by either five or ten per cent., though not official, since the meeting which takes that decision will not be held839 words
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Article201 1934-08-04 8 Mr. A. E. Moreira left for Colombo today by the Ranchi accompanied by Miss N. Moreira. It is understood that Dr. T. C. Wakefield, Medical Officer, District Hospital. Ipoh. is shortly leaving on transfer to Batu Gajah. Mr. M. J. Hayward, M.C.S. is to be a Police201 words
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Article832 1934-08-04 8 HPHE recent mysterious loss of gold to the value of £4,000 from an air Uner at Heliopolis was most unfortunate Dut it is not likely to affect the transport cf the precious metal from Africa to London, a traffic j which has increasSendim ed re r832 words
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Advertisement169 1934-08-04 8 pB LIQUEUR CALOBECK'S PHipn vA by setciAi ro M THI APPOINTMENT 2e3fc KING F SIAM 11*7) FINEST SELECTION OF SMART JEWELLERY JUST ARRIVED Wearing a yood piece of JEWEL is a fine old tradition that appeals to the pride oi ownership m everybody, young and old. The beautiful designs of169 words
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Advertisement35 1934-08-04 8 "AN ARMY OF THIEVES" reads a headline. Imagine the competition for the rank of quarter-master-sergeant Now Colonel, what about a "GAFLAC" POLICY GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480. ASDFGHJKL;'35 words
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Miscellaneous453 1934-08-04 8 Topics Of The Week TTHE Topicist knew it would happen, cough, and If he can keep dMI You can't import a shipload of lumbago and if that wretched I pulchritude into a susceptible place like foot behaves itselt he th Singapore without things happening— toddle down to we i f453 words
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92 1934-08-04 9 Big Jump in Imports Of Japanese Goods Colombo, Aug. 3. local busfnessH i the general public the Board ot Mlni- he introduction ol also sent a letter the Governor, pro- decision ot the! and appealing toi special legisla-, from Japan con- m large quanti- j H were valued at H92 words
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Article22 1934-08-04 9 I London, Aug. 3. Murray Sueter. leral Sir Frederick Minted members air mall panel, and Royal Air been appointed the Post Office22 words
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Article57 1934-08-04 9 t U M Rubber And Tin Prices Sterling Rates RUBBER H London, Auk. H '7 3 16 d. > I 7 Hd > T 3 16d> <7 5 16d. 'T'ud.) I H Nen York, Aug. 3. H London, Aug. S. i-9 £228-15-0) I H London, Auk. 3. 71G57 words
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Article96 1934-08-04 9 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh To Be Spent On Railway Development Shanghai. Aug. 3. A report trom Tsingtao states that the Anglo-Chineso Committee of the ■British share of tho Boxer Indemnity 'funds which the British Government ihas returned to China for the benefit jot education and the opening up96 words
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Article84 1934-08-04 9 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh City Garrisoned Against Bandits Hong Kong. Aug. 3. Tlit 87th Central Division which has been operating m South Fukien against bandits, has been ordered to garrison the city of Foochow. capital of the Province. The Communist forces which reached the town of Shuikcw,84 words
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Article97 1934-08-04 9 INDIGESTION Man Whose Breath Caught Fire London. Aug. 3. The story of a man whose breath caught fire is reported m the Lancet. While seated m the cinema with his wife a man struck a match to light a cigarette. There was a flash and a sharp explosion, followed byReuter - 97 words
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Article, Illustration43 1934-08-04 9 on NI b E ehaU o^"™ Lef^f'of* N^. monst^tion of Christian Witness Heath The Rev Nations was held on Hampstead a,.d the Very Re? UrV 8 1 11 BLsh P f Willesden (left) very Rev. Father Vincent McNabb, are seen on the platform.43 words
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98 1934-08-04 9 China Must Not Neglect Her Defence CPeiping, Aug. 3. HINA and the Naval Conference" was the subject of an address delivered by General Ho Ying-Ching at a meeting of the Peiping Branch Mi itary Council. General Ho dealt at great length with the respective naval Itrciigth of the United States.Reuter - 98 words
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Article50 1934-08-04 9 Biggest In Britain And Best In World London, Aug. 3. A new eve hospital, the biggest m Britain, and one of the best equipned m the world, is to be erected at a cost oi .€300.000 m south-east London, near the site of the present Eye Hospital.50 words
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Article423 1934-08-04 9 CHINA MUST IMPORT RICE! Serious Effect Of Drought Nanking, Aug. 3. IE7ITH the view to averting a possible ""shortage m rice due to the long drought, loca. rice merchants have decided to import a large quantity of foreign rice during the next few months. For this purpose the municipal authoritiesReuter - 423 words
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Advertisement130 1934-08-04 9 JUST PUBLISHED 1 Report 5.00 Average Prices. 60 15.00 Aids to IdentiflAnophellne 1.00 ency Report 1.00 KELLY WALSH, LTD. Hong Kong.) >■ Singapore. GREAT BRITAIN Her Beauty and Achievements Photographs from The Times Price $1.50 ive m one book an adequate presentation of the achievements of Great Britain would be130 words
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Advertisement220 1934-08-04 9 A SALE BARGAIN *****1 l THE "HANDY" I iHJH SHAVING STICK. I JL~ I HIS SH AVIN(; STICK HAS AN //>" &r**S&BBM COATING WHICH ENABLES |^ipr7 mß&4y l^%\ PORTABLE <■«<"' of I SALE PRICE 30cents EACH ROBINSON Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. ENGLISH MADE "ELEPHANT HEAD M BRASSFOUNORY. lilT^ If\220 words
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TRADE AND COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE
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Article1469 1934-08-04 10 London Buyers Select Rubber Shares To Hold From Our Own Correspondent) London, July 23. •yHE news of rubber this week is excellent, but brief. That is to say, the commodity price remains s eady at between 7d. and 7*4 d. per pound, to the satisfaction of producers1,469 words
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84 1934-08-04 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association DAILY PRICES CURRENT August 3, 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers R.S.S. equal to London Standard, Spot (loose) 23 7/ 8 24 R.S.S equal to London Standard (F. 0.8.) Aug 24» 8 24»/ 4 Standard R.S.S. on tender Aug. 24?4 24 7/ 8 Sept. 25 25»/84 words
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Article99 1934-08-04 10 Latest Buyers' Prices Messrs. Guthrie and Co. Ltd.. notify latest buyers* prices, received by cable yesterday, for Malayan palm oil and palm kernels. Palm oil m buk c.i.f. landed weights Halifax (Nova Scotia) 2.20 cents <U.S. currency) per lb. c.i.f. landed weights Liverpool Holland Hamburg £9.12.6 per99 words
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Article21 1934-08-04 10 August 3, 12 o'clock noon August 3, Singapore tin price «per picul> $113.00. df erop of the xml21 words
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Article81 1934-08-04 10 Profit to 31st March of Malaysiam Tin £11,079 <agst. £3.613). With bal. from last year £712 total is £11.791. To int. £1,261. tax reserve £2.024. depreciation £308. prospecting expenditure written ofi" £736, expenses of deb. issue fi3s. formation expenses written of £2,041, general reserve £1.319. leaving £4,066. Div..81 words
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739 1934-08-04 10 Plan For Purchase of p en ß Ann Property V RUBBER REPORT Awaiting Effect Of 10 Per Cent Cut Guthrie and Co's weekly rubber report, dated Aug. 2, states: Since last reporting the market has I been steady with the exception oi a slight weakening739 words
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Article992 1934-08-04 10 FRIDAY, AUG. 3. 1934 Buyers Bellen Ampat Tin (4) 6s 6s 6d Asam X urn bang iff 37s 6d 40* Austral Malay 50s R2s 8d \yev Hitam Tin (5s i 14s 6d 15s 6d Ayer Weng ($1) 2.07 2.15 Bangrin Tin l>6s 27s Changkat Tin <£> 50s992 words
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Article248 1934-08-04 10 Effect Of Easing Of European Situation Singapore. Aug. 3. As soon as the political situation m Central Europe showed signs of clearing up the rubber market rallied and with sellers scarce, buying chiefly from outside sources has brought prices back to their former level state Messrs. Lewis and248 words
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Article147 1934-08-04 10 July 31 Aug. 1 1 American Can. C%m. 93 95 95». American Telephone and Telegraph 108» 4 110 HOU Atcheson Railroad 50> /8 513 4 51 1" Dupont 85? 8 88» 88 Firestone Common l 4i /4 14 141 General Electric 18» 8 IBV2 18* 8 General Motors147 words
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Article, Illustration557 1934-08-04 11 Ely Culbertson - Ely Culbertson by World's Champion Player and Greatest Card Analyst PSYCHIC ASSISTANCE DSYCHIC opening bids made with an effort to prevent opponents from reaching their best contact, whether game or slam, sometimes prove very effective, even against strong opponents. Against weak players they often have a tremendous557 words
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Article84 1934-08-04 11 Dr. J. Datum, who was transferred trom Kuala Kubu Bharu to Klang District Hospital about two months ago. and who has been a patient m the General Hospital at Singapore since, has now assumed duties at the District Hospital. Klang. Mr. A. J. Gracie. Secretary to Resident. Pahang. and Acting84 words
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Article118 1934-08-04 11 Fear Of Italian Policy Of Expansion The shooting of the British naval officer, the expulsion, afterwards rescinded, of Jewish families m the Dardanelles zone, and the moves to obtain international sanction for remilitarising the Straits, are all evidence of the Dresent "jumpiness" of the Turkish authorities. "Tlaese "nerves"118 words
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Article130 1934-08-04 11 Suffering 1 From "Bronchial Trouble" Tiie Duke of Atholl is suffering from bronchial trouble at his London residence. His temperature has been high, but he is now reported to bt "as well as can be expected." L In a letter to Lt-Gen. Sir Travers Clarke, who presided130 words
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Article391 1934-08-04 11 Police Lorry Hits Small Car The case m which Janlus bin Mohd. Hasad. the driver of a police motor lorry, was charged on a criminal summons with driving m a reckless and negligent manner at Ampang Road, on June 9. was continued before Mr. F. K. Wilson at391 words
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Advertisement290 1934-08-04 11 Assets exceed fit.— ,f Assurance m force lumih* The Great Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In tbe Straits BettiemeoU) HEAD OFFICE Great Eastern Life Building, Cecil Street, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 27. Old Jewr? i L Tbe Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with290 words
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Advertisement423 1934-08-04 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital In 600.000 shares of £5 each £3.000.000 Reserve Fund £3,000.000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000.000 HEAD OFFICE: 38. Bishopsgate. London EC. 2 Agencies and Branches. Alor Star Iloilo Balgon Amritsar Ipoh Semaran* Bangkok Karachi423 words
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LATEST SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article994 1934-08-04 12 Lloyd's Register Returns STATISTICS issued by Lloyd's Re- gister of Shipping regarding! merchant vessels under construction n? the end of June last show that m Great Britain and Ireland there is an increase of 105.702 tons m the r worK In hand as comnared with the994 words
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Article32 1934-08-04 12 Aui^. 2 Halldor <Nor>: Rheinland 'Ger>: Soedoe <Dut>: Gemas <Brit>. Aug. 3. Kola. Giang Seng. Ranchi. Marella. Perak. Laganbank. Najam <Brit>: de Weert, Pi-tronella. Doggers- i oank. Dempo. Mapia. Plancius <Dut».32 words
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Article154 1934-08-04 12 SING A PORE HARBOUR •rtxpeeted Baal Whan i,.,,,, Apocy 20 111% I Wain Uh.ir, Enl Athot II Umpire Do, k (Entra Blhreryew X) i Empire I>o< k n Brnlccii 4-, Q lt( West Whan Corfu 5. Raub M-ttion lv (Enti iih Skuld 52 *W«I HARBOR Main \Vl>.u, Lch L.idv Q154 words
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Article37 1934-08-04 12 I Thf American M iil lin Grant, galled i n for the Orient. Tht> Presid American Mail Un since early m May for over two month! men'f strike The Grant > ruiuni. original tchedul< here on Aoi 1037 words
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Advertisement653 1934-08-04 12 BOUSTEAD Co., Ltd. Incorporated ,n F.M.S.; TELEPHONE: Freight 5433 Passage 5431. LLOYDS AGENTS. Booking Agents for Federated Malay States Railways Royal State Railways of Siam. 'Incorporated m England). HOME VIA CHINA, JAPAN, HONOLULU CANADA. FOtJB MAGNIFICENT "EMPRESSES." COMPRISING THE LARGEST AND FASTEST STEAMERS ON THE PACIFIC FREQUENT SAILINGS FROM HONG653 words
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Advertisement277 1934-08-04 12 BIBBY LINE [LONDON ADDRESS 22, PALL MALL, LONDON, S.W.I] of last twin-screw Oil Driven Mall Passenger Vessels between RANGOON, COLOMBO. PORT STDAJV MARSEILLES, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON with through connection from Singapore and Peuang. HOMEWARD SAILINGS Leave Pangou* SHROPSHIRE U g 16 OXFORDSHIRE Aug. 30 STAFFORDSHIRE Sept 13 GLOUCESTERSHIRE Sept 27277 words
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Advertisement70 1934-08-04 12 STATE SHIPPING SERVICE of Western Australia FREMANTLE i Via Fort SwetttafeM* ?tt Palcaihanft. B Western ram] SlnrM«« *JJ( T- m i X T.vnrv Kanf T.sm.v KooUn T.s.m.v Kan Tj no Kan Fares Single £19 0.0. Aust* Return £30.00. G*«" For particulars d ht in<> please »rr |v to:IVIcALISTER CO. I*70 words
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Miscellaneous606 1934-08-04 12 Local And Foreign Mail Despatches And Arrivals BY TRAIN ■Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. Thursday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m Saturday 7 p.m JKuantan :via Jerartut) Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturday 7.30 a.m. 7 p.m. Kelantan <via Gemas > every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 7.30606 words
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Advertisement421 1934-08-04 13 O^ \a^ and BRITISH INDIA P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. OUTWARDS Dae T aage Spore. T ue 15.000 In Port BEHAR 6 000 o^**7 MA MUA 11.000 Aug. 17 CHITRAL 15,000 Oct 12 BANGALORE 6.000 Aug. 30 SOUDAN 6 500 Oct 24 RAWALPINDI 17.000 Aug. 31 CARTHAGE ***** Oct421 words
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Advertisement506 1934-08-04 13 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In England) "ELLERMAN" LINE FOR HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM AND HAMBURG. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL Steamer Due Sails City ol Roubaix (Also calls Glasgow; Aug. 14 Aug. 16 City of Oran Aug. 30 Sept. 2 City of Bath <For Genoa, M'seilles, L'pool, Glasgow) Sept.506 words
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Advertisement1059 1934-08-04 13 TBB ESI o!!? N^ i:L .IP** (0c «**o THE HUA KHIOW STEAMSHIP CO.. (1931) •team Ship Co.. Ltd. and China Ltd THK mS^rS^SrJSS^S 1 JP 0 ™E CUNARD WHITE STA: LINE Ltd. m cS^r^uf^^^ S°- Ltd THE SARAWAK STEAMSIII: CO.. Ltd. tK ESS trS/iX} o^???^?™ Ll d THE AUSTRALIAN ORIENTAL1,059 words
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Advertisement780 1934-08-04 14 fVi KOtiINKLUKE PAKETVAART MAATBCHAPPU PALlMA— Saturday, Aug. 4, Penang and Bagan Si-Api-Api. TOGlAN— Saturday. Aug. 4, Pontianak. TOBA Saturday, Aug. 4, Moeara-Saba and Djambi. VALENTIJN Saturday, Aug. 4, Rhio, Padang-Bay, Ampenan, Boeleleng and Sourabaya. lOBOALI Saturday, Aug. 4, Koedap, Tampoetih, Tampat-Tinggl, Bengkalis, Seneboei and Bagan Si-Api-Api. MAROS Sunday, Aug. 5,780 words
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Advertisement490 1934-08-04 14 DOUAR STEAMSHIP UNE EUROPE via AMERICA VISIT SUNNY CALIFORNIA YOSEMITE PARK HOLLYWOOD GRAND CANYON NEW LOW THROUGH RATES HONG KONG TO EUROPE VIA AMERICA WEEKLY SAILINGS FROM MANILA AND OR HONG KONG TO SEATTLE DIRECT OR VIA HONOLULU TO SAN FRANCISCO, LOS ANGELES AND VIA PANAMA CANAL TO HAVANA AND490 words
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Advertisement628 1934-08-04 14 O» S. K. Line M»K UhKA \&U WOPfM AMERICA Kelfuku Mara Cape Town via Mombasa, Zanzibar l>% I>ar-es-6alaam, L. Marq., Durbm 1 Algoa Bay t Hawaii Mara Rio de Janeiro, Santos via Color I Mombasa. Zanzibar. Bar-es-Salu^n Beira, Lourenco Marques, Duic Algoa Bay and Cape Town Holland Maru Cape Town628 words
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Article250 1934-08-04 15 RACING AT PENANG GO ING IS LIKELY TO BE HARD flections For The Fourth Day I wn Correspondent.) Penan*, Aug. 3. ier looks likely to remain ie the going will be fourth day ot the tomorrow: SELECTION* IDE OF PERAK, 3tar i-Mar. RAIDER. Flushed and BELLE. Argent a re DEVIL.250 words
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Article73 1934-08-04 15 V imi Miss Round m of New Honours Correspondent.London, July 23. Miss Dorothy Round. angles champions, will d at the end of the to search abroad for Perry is to defend his I titles, but visiting Australia and lly America will be F.H.D. Nuthall, Miss Kath- Miss Freda73 words
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Article37 1934-08-04 15 !n < Championships Jlntmpow Open Ping h *P for men and ladies ab Championship will not yet submitted :< reqpested to do so Secretary. Singapore latlon, Mr. Koh Swee °enerml Post Office. will be held at the37 words
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Article155 1934-08-04 15 Squarer's Party Beaten By Roseville A friendly game of badmintonfi consisting of three singles and three doubles between the Roseville Badminton Party and the Squarer's Badminton Party was played on the former's courts at Arratoon Road. Penang. last week-end, the game ending m a victory for the Rosevilla Badminton155 words
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Article51 1934-08-04 15 Badminton Tournament Nearly Ended The Alor Star Badminton Tournament is nearing its conclusion. The finalists m the Singles are Kong Hai Chong Evergreen) and Wong Wye Kee Sunroo. In the doubles the finalists are Ken? Hai Chong and Lim Bean Hong (Evergreen) and Hassan Shuib and Hamid51 words
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Article74 1934-08-04 15 The following players have been selected to represent The Clerical Union n a football match against The Seng Cheng Society. Malacca on Sunday. August sth. 1934 at the Jalan Besar Stadium viz:— Joseph Bleha. Ong Seng Hock. D. K. Samy. W. F. Gomes. Yeow Cheng Hoe. G. Valberg. Sng Koey74 words
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Article459 1934-08-04 15 Fastest Player In World Today FRENCHMAN'S TRIBUTE TO PERRY THE opinions of overseas visitors on Great Britain's players are always of interest, c. Boussus, on his return to France from the Hard Court Championships, gave an interview t o the French Press m which he said that f. j. Pe459 words
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1028 1934-08-04 15 Woolley Reaches His 100 In 80 Minutes London, July 25. DAIN and thunderstorms prevented play m most of the important 1 country cricket matches yesterday, as well as m the fourth Test match, and only three games were brought to a definite conclusion.1,028 words
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Article85 1934-08-04 15 Astra Wins At Havre From Our Own Correspondent.* London, July 23. Astra. Mr. H. F. Paul's J-class yacht hat has been sailing so well In British waters this season, on Saturday won the Grand Prix of the Yachting Club de France for the three days' racing at Le85 words
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Advertisement417 1934-08-04 15 NOTICE, LADIES GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP OF SINGAPORE. (ANDREW CURRIE Ct'P COMPETITION TO BE PLAYED OVER THE ISLAND CLUB LINKS. Entries will be received by the Honorary Secretary. The Island Club, up to 6 p.m. on Friday. AUgusf 31st, 1934, and should state from which Club the Competitor has entered Entrance fee417 words
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Miscellaneous470 1934-08-04 15 M*3* Pgttff Sports Held At Week-end 1 462. Fauja Singh 1 P.C. 3928 Mewa ;Bingh 2 PC 1261. Jalu 3 Half Mile Flat Race Malay PC 3013. Ahmat 1 P.C 3077. Mydin 2 PC. 4025. Kassim 3. Sack Race P C 2576. Ahmat 1 P.C. 215. Saad 2 PC 1779.470 words
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Article448 1934-08-04 16 Superior In Fighting Wins I 1 A FIERCE BATTLE Aposto Aga in Impresses 1 NOTWITHSTANDING the counter attraction of the new show at the Capitol, there was an excellent attendance at the New World last nigh: :o witness the fight be ween Frankie Weber and L.448 words
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Article66 1934-08-04 16 S.(».(\ August Medal The Singapore Golf Club August dedal Competition will be played on Saturday Aug. llth. for "A" and "B" iivisions and on Sunday the 12th lor C division. The qualifying round for the "Clifford rup" will be played m conjunction with he medal: irrespective of divisions the66 words
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Article112 1934-08-04 16 The loliowing cards were returned cr the August Mixed Foursomes Com>etition played on Thursday over the irst nine holes: Miss Nelson and Lt. Col. Allen 44— 9 35 Mrs. Groves and F. Pearson 50— 14* 4-35 1 Miss Abed and J. T. Smith 43— 5^=37%112 words
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Article406 1934-08-04 16 Interesting Programme At Jalan Besar The second annual athletic sports neeting of the Singapore English School, which was founded last year and las its seat m Oldham Hall, was held it the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday md provided a number of interesting 'vents. Among the spectators were Mr.406 words
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Article667 1934-08-04 16 nOY SMITH. lormer S.C.C. tennis champion and strong challenger m the Malayan championships, was again eliminated m tournament play when the first round of the men's open singles of the L.T.A.M. championships was played yesterday. He lost to Dr. Haridas m two sets, 6 3, 6667 words
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Article75 1934-08-04 16 Alteration Recommended By Federation A London, Auff. 3. A special committee of the International Lawn Tennis Federation which was appointed to go into the proposed change of the footfault rule have recommended to the National Associations that an auxiliary line should be drawn a distance of two feetReuter - 75 words
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Article328 1934-08-04 16 Victory By Odd Goal <v NO SECOND HALF qq Al Fargus' Fine Goalkeep lns! S.C.C t; attle Trader* THE excellent goal-keeping of Fargus enable v 1 lull points from the Straits cattle Ifcid division match on the padang yesterday. j share of the attack m328 words
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Article129 1934-08-04 16 THE dates for the first round matches m the S.A.F.A. Challenge Cup Competition for 1934 have now been decided upon, and are set out below: All matches will be played at Anson Road Stadium. Play to start at 5.15 p.m. Tuesday. Sept. 4: Govt. Services129 words
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Article99 1934-08-04 16 THE GAME'S THE THING London. Aug. 3. AS AN incentive towards brighter cricket the proprietors of a Swansea store have specially offered for the occasion of Glamorgan's match against the Australians tomorrow, a shilling: for every boundary, ten shillings for fifty, a pound for a century, a pound for everyReuter - 99 words
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Article35 1934-08-04 16 The following match m the InterDistrict League have been post- r poned Aug. 3, Bras Basah vs. Balestier postponed to Aug. 9. Aug. 7. Covent vs. Mackenzie post- I poned to Sept. 25.35 words
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Article73 1934-08-04 16 China Considering Her Entries The China National Amateur Athletic Federation will hold a meeting m Nanking early this month to discuss China's participation m the 1933 World Olympics. The chief purpose of the meeting is to determine the events m which China is expected to put up a73 words
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Article25 1934-08-04 16 Will Be Married o n \> M I row Totr W T' l tennla X to :h«- I Lawi V Tl. when I I25 words
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Advertisement164 1934-08-04 16 Toronto. Aug. 3. On the Lakeview course, the Canadian Open Champonship is being play- *'d. First round scores Leo Diegel 34 and 31 65. Tommy Armour 34 and 35—69. They are the I present leaden. Diegel's score is five under par. Reuter. 1. Onz Swee Hock 2. Mohd. Bharifl 3.!164 words
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Advertisement57 1934-08-04 16 L tB 'B^B H^>^ ~f~\Trl(i Atf<s^brt »B Ww BBt 4 B \.Jm w A_ iPi I B*4 /Qk^^^^b^^K Bfei^j^&fLinL^aSi BE vk^RBBL fl Bfl B I ■V bW' bB ■IbH bH P^^-:i/'- MB B^B^L B^ bL L> r iM ■!4Vkfl I^^Z^^ t 'Printed and published by ALFRED STANLEY PANKS V Singapore57 words
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