The Straits Times, 17 March 1930
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Title Section38 1930-03-17 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY. MARCH 17, 1930 PRICE 10 CENTS The Straits Times 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, MARCH 17. 1930 PRICE 10 CENTS.38 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement146 1930-03-17 1 Ny Carlsberg Beer In bottlr* and on dranght. I Sole Impnrtrrn EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. (Inc. in Denmark) SINGAPORE. 7/ie M/A: For Culinary Use DELICIOUS AND ECONOMICAL 0' M BEAR BRAND Unsweetened Condensed SWISS MILK (Sold in (wo sizes iy t ozs. :ind 12 ozs. (ins.) No housewife should be146 words
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Advertisement54 1930-03-17 1 McNISH- H|lb^*^ X I it signifies ||||||m^\ ROBINSON CO., LTD. (Incorporated in the Straiti Settlements) SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. A Breakfast Dish BONELEBB FREBH HERRINGS. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. IlkJ&jah FINEST CXTKAO' \|^Jj) BRUT II ilil Finest Quality H.'Hkv Champagne "^"i^. 1919 VINTAt;E SWriosTGi3^i^ WyW|^y GUTHRIE CO., LTD. (Incurporati-d54 words
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Advertisement14 1930-03-17 1 Prime Portland "0 X" CEMENT EASY ASIATIC CO.. LTD. (Inc. in PsßW.li I siXGAi-oiir:.14 words
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Advertisement535 1930-03-17 2 P. 0., BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England) AIL AND PASSENGER AND CABGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL B.N. CO. CNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnag* doe S'por*. RAJIimNA 16,660 Mar. 22 Kin HIT. 0.190535 words
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Advertisement595 1930-03-17 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON TUSEN KAISHA) TO LONDON Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp and Rotterdam. Vessels Tonnag* Du* Sail t KAMO MARU 8,000 Mar. 27 28 KATORI MARU 10,000 ApL 10 11 rATSUTAMARU 8,000 Apl. 21 E6 KASHIMA MARU 10,000 May 8 HAKONK MARU 10,n00 May 21 22 SUWA MARU 10,700 Jun*595 words
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Advertisement469 1930-03-17 2 BURNS PHUP LINE (Incorporated in England) VGU BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the wellknown steamer MARELLA (7866 tons) and the new motor vessel, MALABAR (4512 tona). The s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia, cabins469 words
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Advertisement661 1930-03-17 2 K. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland) Under contract with NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. MM, with sub-connections to Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine lifpls. and Manager's Desk. Representative for Singapore and Rlrait'i Settlements at the Official Tourists Bureau oi Java, SINGREP Maivh IK, Itonxkalis, Paneh,661 words
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Advertisement577 1930-03-17 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. LTD. (Incorporuteil in England) REGULAR SERVICES TO MARSEILLES, LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMENGENOA, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW—BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT. LONDON, ROTTERDAM AND HAMBURG (Route subject577 words
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Advertisement541 1930-03-17 2 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Siam) BANGKOK COASTINO SERVICE For Kr.tay, Trenggunu, Kt-luntun, llangnara, Tel'ipin, Pal am, nlsunra. I. aeon, Sichon, linnilon, Kolnamui, Liuik-iuuii, Chumpon nnd Kai, K kok. Arrival Departure PBACHATTPOK b v>n Mar. IS MALINI Msr. 24 Mar. 21, BUDDHADIB Mar, SI .\pl. The steamers541 words
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Advertisement470 1930-03-17 3 DUTCH MAILS N.V. Stoornvaiirt Maatschappij Nedcrland and N.V. Rolterdamsche Lloyd WEEKLY MAIL and PASSENGER SERVICE TO Uenna AamateHaai Southampton Marsrillr. Rotterdam Tonnage Jon. D* Witt 10,360 S.M.N. Mar. 21 >. Slamat 11,500 R.L. Mar. 2M l'rinses Juliana 8,070 S.M.N. Apr. 4 *.a. Tabanan 5,500 R.L. Apr. 11 n v. P.470 words
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Advertisement1533 1930-03-17 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. KLAVENESS LINE (Incorporated In Norway) Direct Fast Monthly Service from SINGAPORE, PENANG AND BELAWAN DELI to SAN FRANCISCO. LOS ANGELES. PORTLAND, ORE SEATTLE, TACOMA and VANCOUVER, B.C. Arrive Due Sail* San S'pure Spore Francitco M.V. PI.F.ASANTVILLE Apl. Apl. 11 May II M.V. SOJIKKVILLE Apr. S» May 5 Jun*1,533 words
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Advertisement267 1930-03-17 3 IHOLLAND-EAST ASIA LINE uri.i i.\it fkek;kt service to genoa. ROTTERDAM, AMSTERDAM. ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. Dua Leave Tonnage Spore S'pora OLDEKERK 7,230 Mar. 31 Apr. 1 OL.MMA SU2O Apr. 2H Apr. 2V Steamer* calling at Penung if inducement offers. Steamer* have limited passenger accommodation. Fare to London £50 via Amsterdam267 words
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Advertisement251 1930-03-17 3 BEAUTIFY your Horne with Ornamental GARDEN FURNITURE tat^^^^SaWtfHaiti'' a****. Showroom— 4o, HIGH STREET. THE Elkayes Concrete Works. Just Arrived Just Arrived ENGINEERING BOOKS |-<:Wl.rK\N I l.h:< Ti:i( Al RNGINEKHi rOCKET BOOK for I9.:o $I.h» FHK PKACTK Al. ENGINEER MKCHANICAI. POCKBT BOOK and 1)1 AKV $!..">• OWLEBI MKCHANICAL IlNt.lNEEaV9 POCKET BOOK251 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article47 1930-03-17 4 idow and tlio family of th« late Mr. a feck beg to tender their ilncert lives, friends and m< m ,f tin- Tianc Choon Ktk Chim i'- Swimming Club for t'i sdanea at the funeral an.l a'^^ 1 tho irraath* anH letter* of co::uol nee pi47 words
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Advertisement1417 1930-03-17 4 SMALL ADVERTISEMENT FORM. 4 To Tbe A Ivpr'islug Manager Strait* Times, Ct^il Street. f i-as* iueerl tbe following »mall advertlstmtnt for day* i1,,,, aja approximately sev«n words to a line and tbttr* it a Cat rat* charge oi M rants pur Hue per insertion with A inlmum of one dollar1,417 words
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Advertisement858 1930-03-17 4 BOARD AND LODGING THE BRANCHES, 810, River Valley Eoad. Comfortable rooms. Terms moderate. Phone 1104. HOUSES, FLATS. ETC. TO LET, 90, Meyer Koad. Immediate entry- ;-ly Miyer Brothers. TO LET, C Ebcr Itoad, off Oxley Road, P v to 2, Kbt-r Koad. 10 LET, 4, Oxley Rise. Entry April 1,858 words
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Advertisement797 1930-03-17 4 OFFICES AND GODOWNS TO LKT, Baffle* Chambers, No*. 8, 20, 40, 11. 43, 45. Apply to Ilia S«cr«Ury, Ilia Garden Club. TO LKT, 132 and 1.14, Havelock Road, twostoreyed riverside Kudownt, suitable for rubber. Apply Strphona l'uul A Co. TO T.ET. ground door of fodown No. 81 Wallicb Street. Apply797 words
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Advertisement789 1930-03-17 4 SELANGOR TURF CLUB AMATEUR RACE MEETING. Friday ami Saturday, March 21 and 22, IMS. Two rnno fur each division of Class 111 Twa runs IV. each division of Clan IV Hii.l'V Btorsaa combined. Twu vims lor earh division of Class II and 111 Ponifs i-oinliir,.-il. Two runs for Polo Ponies.789 words
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Advertisement728 1930-03-17 4 MALAYAN COLLIERIES, LTD. Notice of Imli Annunl GCeWfal Meet ill!; .mil l(»lilc of SHAKE REGISTER. MOTICI h!h Annual i.. i il Meet inn ..i il, Uentben ..i tlie Company will held .i ili>- Regiatered Offices ol II i|,.i... >l.>n>r Kniif Haul. Building Knala i j F.M.S., on Monday, March it,728 words
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Advertisement831 1930-03-17 5 AUCTION SALE IN THE SUPREME COURT OF IHE F.M.S.. KUALA LUMPUR. limlonc Application No. 1 of 1)29. M. M. IUYAPrjt (HKTTIAK, Chargor. I". It. M. A. L. KASIVISWANATHAN (HKTTIAK. (Wjai In pursuance <if :w order ai Court, the II:>ili(T, Suprertta I'uurt. Kuala Lumpur, wilh tin- aaalafance of lh< Q&dcrsirned, will831 words
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Advertisement392 1930-03-17 5 S. BISMILLAH, Glass Merchant. Nun. 1 and 2, Phillip Street, Singapore WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Every Size and Thickness of Window Glhs>, Wired Glass, Polished Plata Gla.-s, Polished Opal GlaBS, Plain Cathedral Glass, Majestic Qiaaa, Muranese Qtaaa, Nonactinic Glass. Small Hammered ill.iss, Amazon Glass, Rimpled Glass, Gauge Class, Fluted Glass. Rolled,392 words
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Advertisement282 1930-03-17 5 The MAN who knows the climate knows the need for CalveiTs 2OX CARBOLIC Medical Soap that powerful antiseptic aoap always reliable in strength and quality. Sold by local dealers and bazaars. See that our name and trade mark 1 "ia~ x y° u b u y» M n fer'o« >282 words
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Advertisement139 1930-03-17 5 my7"t'^^^^i HL__ SOLE AGENTS MALAYA. if* EN T R A I I lengine works l t Lm 1 SINGAPORE IPOB hi AI A LUMPUR Tel. 8119. Nos. i and iA Pocket Kodaks Series II Unique is the word to describe these Kodaks as you open one of them, the lens139 words
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Article546 1930-03-17 6 "Running a Mad Risk." PARTY OF VIOLENCE IS GAINING GROUND." Ahmedabad, Mar. 6. Mr. Gandhi, in his latter to the Viceroy after making a vehement attack on Biitish mil', "which h-.is impoverished dumb millions." says "On bended knee I ask you to ponder this phenomenon.546 words
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Article333 1930-03-17 6 Action Taken by Committees No. 2 and 4. The following :.c i m «•»< taken «t a meeting of committee No. held on Mar. H) Recommended supplemental provision to cover COSt of new stand:. id si/.i- stall:. estimated at (2,500 for Telok Ayer. and (3360 for Finlayson Green333 words
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Article258 1930-03-17 6 Chief Justice Decides They Can Be Delegated. Judgment wa.s delivered by the Chief •Imtice (Sir William Murrison) on Saturday in the suit in which K. C. Maruidappandyan Pillay, as residuary legatee of K. C. Chellappa Pillay, sued for a declaration that the sale of two houses b'longin^ to258 words
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Article191 1930-03-17 6 Tamil Gets 18 Months For Killing a Malay. (From Onr Own Correspondent.) Penang, Mar. 14. The story of an unfortunate fight which resulted in the death of a Malay named Awong bin Baker was related in the Snngei Patani High Court to the Malay 1 judge. The widow191 words
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Article371 1930-03-17 6 The Law in Singapore And Johore. Thai the legal authorities in the Colony and Jchore ought to reconstruct the law relating to the use of dealers' cars upon a basis of common terminology in regard to registration, was the opinion expressed by the Chief Jus.ice (Sir371 words
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Article82 1930-03-17 6 The Hospitals Board has appointed the follrwing cvmmittse to visit the hospitals in Singapore during the year 1930 mittee for tho Settlement of Singapore. Mrs. J. M. Jackson, The Hon. Mr. .1. Baft-nall, Mrs. W. C. Hu;TKard and Dr. ■I. S. Sloper. Free Maternity Hospittl, Kandang Kerbau, Mrs.82 words
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Article447 1930-03-17 6 Play Football and Tackle Cows. After playing football and fighting cows in order to keep fit for the buil-lightiirr season, bull-fighters are returning to .Madrid to get ready for the gieat national fiesta. Most of the toreros first paid a visit to their tailors for a447 words
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Article29 1930-03-17 6 A Sin Kuo Mm message stctes that Sir Miles Lampson, the British Minister in China, is poinjr to Nanking next week to sipn the Weihaiwci rendition ajrieeinent.29 words
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Article260 1930-03-17 6 Combine Business With Pleasure. The Paris police were called in recently iiy n firm of jewellers, who ventilated a grievance under which they were smarting. An American called at their show rooms near the Rue de la Paix and asked to l>e shown a really good pearl. He260 words
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Article114 1930-03-17 6 Chinese Driver Who Killed His Cousin. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Mar. 14. For driving a motor-oa;- in a rash and negligent manner and causing the death of bis cousin, a Chinese clerk named Liv Choon Ngow was sentenced by the Sungei Patani Hi>ih Court to pay114 words
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Article48 1930-03-17 6 Reports That She is To Be Divorced Denied. New York, Mar. 6. Reports to the effect that ex-Kinjc Amanullah intends to divorce ex-Queen Sonriya, a^ the first step to regaining his throne, are denied by Sirdar Muham- funns Khan, formerly Afghan 1 r d'AfTaircs in London.48 words
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Article597 1930-03-17 6 Ex-Governor's View. A TRUCE THAT MUST BE OBSERVED. In a letter to The Times Sir Reginnld Oraddoek, ex-Governor of Burma, irives his views of the Indian situation. He says You have s. before yourself and your readers the admirable proposition that nothing should i>c said at597 words
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Article150 1930-03-17 6 Temptation to Steal Followed Drinks. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. IS. Charles Brown, a Europaaa assistant with Messrs. John Little and Co., ni committed for trial at the next Assizes yesterday, on a charge of hoosebrcaking and theft. Evidence was jjivin that the keys of150 words
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Article124 1930-03-17 6 HUSBAND MURDER (•crmun Widow Arrested At Funeral. Berlin, Feb. ~>r>. The widow of Her- BmmTi director nT the Middle German Shipping Company. was arrested today immediately after her husband's burial in the Madgefmrg Cemetery. she wai arrested on suspicion of saving causal the murder of her husband. Hcrr Peter, a124 words
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Article39 1930-03-17 6 Coaaaiaadsr liiym-Ms, 11.N.K.. rcsrsscnting the Royal Empire Society, will lecture at the Drill Hall at C.45 p.m. on Tuesday, Mar. 18, on the aims and objcct-i of the Society. All volunteers and British subjects are welcome.39 words
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Advertisement148 1930-03-17 6 ODEON RECORDS /Jrg\ A FURTHER FEW (iOOD :j R^f SELECTIONS FROM OUR j[ ffOT JUjyjil <• MARCH CATALOGUES: A^Hj/ MANFRED GURLITT CONDUCTING THE ORCHESTRA Ol Tin; IJKKI.IN STATE OI'KUA inn m; •i«A4i Toreador and Andalouse (Rubinstein) TMn-W DUOS BELA HIS ORCHESTRA. Serenata Siciliana (Becoe) DAJOS BELA TRIO 212.017 IJerceuse de148 words
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Advertisement97 1930-03-17 6 i D'ORSAYS PERFUMES PARIS AH the nicest flavours in Beautiful Crystal Bottles EAU DE COLOGNE D'ORSAY SOLD EVERYWHERE Ask for Official Price List at RENE ULLiANN *2«£r SINGAPORE. MILK KgjfJBJP I A I>KODUCT of science, BlpT- KLIM comes tv you a creamy powder, in special vacuum-sea e d cans as97 words
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Advertisement348 1930-03-17 7 ALHAMBRA %n% n c GEORGE BERNARD SHAW will >|>euk to you Every Evening this week at (>.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, at 3 p.m. Followed by THERE IS I Sftf^^L X^i AL WAYS Iliw^e^rJlpfi at the 9L AIHAMRRA ALI TALKING I ALllAlflDi\A |B}J§g i world .fli p348 words
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Advertisement111 1930-03-17 7 Raffles Hotel Mura Smirnova The Well-known Shanghai Dancer APPEARS DURING TEA DANCES DINNER DANCES Monday, Wednesday Friday Tuesday, Thursday Saturday (Admission to Ball Room, Non-Diners $1.) Sea View Hotel All Rooms fitted with Modern Conveniences. To-Night DINNER DANCE Special Engagement of the S.S. "PRESIDENT FILLMORE" ORCHESTRA. Have You Heard "LOVE"?111 words
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Advertisement357 1930-03-17 7 Victoria Theatre TO- NIGHT AND TO-MORROW NIGHT A. STROK PRESENTS THE ENGLISH SINGERS. THE WORLD FAMOI S ENSEMBLE AND ENGLAND'S GREATEST MI'SICAL AMBASSADORS Booking at LITTLE'S $4, 2 and I. BOOKING NOW OPEN FOR THE QUAINTS MARCH 22, 24 and 25. MARCH M MR, CINDERS. WHEN KNIGHTS WERE HOLD MARCH357 words
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Article377 1930-03-17 8 WHIPPING NOTES. Objection to "100 Per Cent." Clause. A warning has ben s' Vi -''> to membari of Congr^KS by Itudinf U.S. shipowners in regard to the Cjvcinimnt s d sire to help the g-rvwth cf Urn L"S. ■erchaot marine by coutioing ;.-.ail etwtractl to hundred pfr377 words
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Article356 1930-03-17 8 Blue Funnel Liner Sold To Italy. The I Blue Funnel liner Myrmir! >n, ovrned by the t'hina Mutual hranch of the fle<t. Ji-.d very well known on the various servieei tA thu- company, has bet-r ?.n\\ In Italy for about '-'5 pet ton. and then is356 words
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Article80 1930-03-17 8 Substantial Reduction In Charges. Substantial reduction in Liverpool doi-1* n and haulage ehargai ni up ntn ti 1 Govenußant d<rating aeheme, were anni>unced at :i ;r enl meeting of t'no Mersey Dorks aivi Harbour Board by Mr. Hugh L Boxborgrfa chairman "f the Finance Committee These redneUoni80 words
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Article35 1930-03-17 8 •ih, p. and O. >.i Kalyan ha i left Hoaa Kiine: »'"i is rzpeeted to arrivi .it thi. noil n» Jft a.m. on Wednesday. She will proceed f,l..nx»ide the Singapoia Harbour Board'i nharv >i35 words
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LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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Article104 1930-03-17 8 Macphail and Co., Ltd. Singapore, Mar. 17. Rubber. Steady. New acudais 1.93Vil.y.1-, Uiu licnuts 4S-44U cents. Mainka 1'indas lAVli-l.n'lk, Mentakabs 42-44V4 ce-«U, I'ajnms lJ&-% Connemaras 1.36-1.46, 'l»mbaluks HO-rt.") cc-nts, Hruneis 3.00-3.00, IJatu UnUngi 1.07-1.12. Tin. Steady. Kucliais 1.22-1.28, Kinta* i.26-1.30, l'cnawats C6-U0 cents, Hong Kutta 70-75 cents104 words
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Article148 1930-03-17 8 Rose Macphail Penman, Ltd. Singapore, Mar. 17. Rubber. Lradmi T%A, unchariKed. Nuor [*rici-:i (Lendon Std. i Bp<rt Mtta. Tin. London No i.rice. Mining. Steady. S«n(ei Ways 3J25-ZM, Kucha is I^2-lJtt, KinU Hredfi- IJI6-IJIO. [Klang Birera J.1.-.-2.^5. llony Fatts fii-72 nun, Malaya consols. -.'T-J'i cents, Johaaa ,1,1-10 cents, Tulanis 1.06-1.16, Sun^'ii148 words
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Article63 1930-03-17 8 Henderson, Helm and Company, Inc. New York, send us the following cubU (i:it I Mar. It, their quotations being i. goid dollar cents closing bid prices Rubber Exchanges asks to^ay n't March 14.80, April 14.90. May 15.20 ;jur.;- 15.-W, July 15.70, August 15.y0. Scp Itenbcr 16 10. October63 words
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Article76 1930-03-17 8 Ru^'by, M;.r. 15. I Foreign exchanges arc Arr.sterdan 12.125, Athena 3.'... Koinbay Is. 3 V-9U. Berlin »OM6, Hru«st-ls 34.^95. Bucharest 8!H Bulmio.- Aires 41 11- IG. C'opi-nhaßcn 18.165 Geneva 25.115, Helsin<rtors lUH, Hong Konf l< j-.d.. Lisbon 108J0, Madrid 3U.H5, Milai J New York 4.86 B-H, Oslo 18.17, Pari:76 words
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Article43 1930-03-17 8 I From China, by Van Heutsr., d.ip tt i Singapore this afternoon. I From China and Manila, by Pre?:dcnl Monroe, due at Singapore day.iprht tv I morrow. From China and Japan, by Kalyan, dus at Singapore 10 a.m. on Wednc-<' »y.43 words
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Article19 1930-03-17 8 A mail frrmi Eatavia by aeroplane- It t:-: pected a*. Singapore at 2 p.m. tomorrow.19 words
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Article50 1930-03-17 8 l.rfr Arrd. |;> S'p-'f' 1 London Mant.a' Feb. 6 Mar. 1 J. P. Coen Feb. 7 Mar. 3 lnsul:n<!« Feb. 14 Mar. H Klephanla Kfh. U Mar. 8 (■en. MrUlnscr K- Z'< M»r. IV Kannala I -I Mur. IG Hi n dcr Nede'tan* n Keb. .'I Mar.50 words
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Article268 1930-03-17 8 EXCHANGES. Singapore, Mar. 17. On London, Bank 4 m/i t/S 15/16 Demand */3>» rrivat* S m. credit t/S On New York, demand 66% I'rivate 90 d/« 67V4 On France, Bank T.T. 1432 1 On India. Bank T.T. 164V4 On Hong Kong, Bank T.T. 32'» I On Shanghai, Bank T.T. 116268 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article490 1930-03-17 8 ISSUJ Val. I'd. Boyeri Sellcri •I ill Asani Kumbanc »7/-I/-I/- Aver Hitam Tin 13 6 14/3 £1 i'l Bangrin Tin 22/- 2.1 1 1 Batane Padang 0.19 0.?:! 1 1 Batu Caves 0.90 0.95 1 1 Bukit Arang O.JO 1.00 £1 £1 Burmah Malay 22/6 23/6 i.l £1 Chenderiang490 words
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Article238 1930-03-17 8 lisa* Val. I'd. Buyers Sellers 2 2 Alex. Brick Prcff. 2.12 V, 2.20 2 2 AUx. Brick Ordv 2.70 ISO £1 £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco (.10.0 5.12.6 1 1 Central Engine j.40 0.50 1 1 Cycle and Carriage 0.43 0.3.J )os. 10s. Duff Development 5 7 0/Bd. Dunlop Rubber238 words
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Article101 1930-03-17 8 Singapore Cold Storage 7 p.c deb. of 1926 red. 1931-36 102 lOt ci. Singapore Municipal 6 p.c. of 1901 red. 1930 $1,878,000 par. b% prem. Singapore Municipal 4Va p.e. of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,00 M par Singapore Municipal 4Vs p.c of 1908 red. 1955 $1,000,000 95 par.101 words
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Article390 1930-03-17 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and E vat t's quotations. Alleuby i*l) Alor Gajah 1*1) A. Hstaiu 1*1) A. Kuning (tl) A. Malay ($2) A. Molek 1*1) A. I'anag (II.) Bassett ($1) Brogaa ($1) Brunei (15) It. Jclutong ($1) it. Katil <*1) Dukit K. B. (tl) D. Kcpong390 words
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Article236 1930-03-17 8 Monday March 17 H. W. midnight, 8 ft. 8 in. 12.10 p.m, 9 ft. 8 in. Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association, annual meeting, 2.15 p.m. Mail for Australia eloees at I p.m. Royal Empire Society meeting, Council Chamber, 5.15 p.m. St. Patricks Society dinner and236 words
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Article153 1930-03-17 8 Today. China. Huinam, Japan, Korea, Formona, Eant Siberia, Philippine Islands, Western Canada ami Western States of I.S.A. (Ajaxt I p.m. Ceyloa and Egypt (Paresis) iDanlanusi LAO p.m. 8a Ist Paadjang, Bengkalia ai'.l Paean Bi-Api-Api iM. ran) p-m. J;va, South-West Boraatra, Sootfclast Borneo, Celebes, Melaceaa Timor Dilly and153 words
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Article448 1930-03-17 8 Momiay. March ;7. Ships alongside Mir Wharves or expected In arrive. KEPPEL HARBOUR. Mala Wharf I'.-itml. Agnes I, ThasiannHla. I'urp'jra. Oil Wharf Nil. Ccal Wharf Nil. VESSELS IN DBT DOCES. Tanjoag Pagar. All.rrt Doc* r.HhiH. Victoria I»ui-k :.rh. Nippon, Kauri. I.eh. 1 I'itho, 5.5. Makian. Krpprl liar448 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement13 1930-03-17 8 IF IT IS WORTH ADVERTISING YOU WILL FIND IT IN THE STRAITS TIMES.13 words
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Advertisement97 1930-03-17 8 We Recommend MITRE BRAND TEA Oue of the HB9T CEYLON TEAS here, liuy it, try it and be convinced. FROM ALL GROCERS. Walter Abeyegoonasekera (X I 31 KAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. PUNTING MATERIAL '1 ALL TYPES OF GREEN MANURE SEEDS also BUDWOOD AND BUDDED STUMPS from well-known Java and Sumatra I97 words
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Advertisement447 1930-03-17 8 STARTLED BY A SHADOW The Victim of Your Nerves. Deplorable Indeed is your condition when you become m> nervous {hut you start at the shudow of yourself. Lost nerve is not easy to regain. The digestive system becomes inert, you become melancholy and lack driving power. When your blood hsis447 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous252 1930-03-17 8 MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily Weather Report. Bright Wind. Station. Temperature. Rain- San- Relative Direc- Speed. Weather. Max. Mia. fall, shine. Humidity. tion. T. F. in«. hoars. I n.p.h. Alor Star 95 75 0.G7 5.3 E 5 Fine Kota Itharu No report. K. TrcnggHnu .86 76 0.03 ».3 73 NE 21252 words
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Article638 1930-03-17 9 General Marking Down Of All Prices. COMMODITIES UNDERGO GENERAL SLUMP. (By Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Monday, 10 a.m. Today's IVices Rubber. 24". cents. Tin. 150 tons at $82 per picul. Saturday's I'rices Rubber, London 77 J s d. per lb., unchanged. New York U*- t cts. per638 words
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Article246 1930-03-17 9 Bond Issue fo/ Public Works. AccorJiiip to ;;n official statement the CbaM National Bank of New York lies concluded negotiations with the Government or Cuba for the purchase of $40,000,000 (£8.000.000) Public Works SVi iper cent, told bonds, maturing in 1946. These bonds, it is stated,246 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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Article717 1930-03-17 9 Messrs. Samuel Montagu Co's Weekly Letter. The Bank of England- gold reserve against notes amounted "to £150,936,551 on the 12th instant (its compared with £150,783.866 on the previous Wedne*day), and represents a decrease uf £2,968.76-1 since April 29, 1925, when an eflectiVc gold standard .was resumed. £883,000 of717 words
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Article61 1930-03-17 9 Singapore, 12 o'clock noon, Mar. 17. Tone of Market .-—Steady, quiat. Latest Cable London Spot Sheet 7%d. per ljj. New York Spot Sheet G. cenu 14*« per lb. t.S.S. equal to London Standard iUndard fi.S.S. oa Tender Spot March April May April-June July-Sept. Buyers ■-T,61 words
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Article1081 1930-03-17 9 More Detailed Accounts. PRINTING DEPARTMENT IMPROVEMENT. The annual general meeting rff Fraser and Neave, Ltd., was held at the company's registered office, Trafalgar Street, on Saturday, Mr. W. H. Macgreg-or presiding. Others present were Messrs. J. A. Clarke, 3. N. Moss, H. E. Somerville, R. L.1,081 words
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Article556 1930-03-17 9 Reciprocal Dealings Urged. Urging the expansion of trade within the Empire and the translation of existing Empire sentiment into more concrete results, Mr. F. W. Field, His Majesty's Senior Trade Commissioner in Canada, speaking in Quebec, said an examination of the figures showed that for the twelve556 words
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Article285 1930-03-17 9 "National Roll" Holds Meeting. The inaugural meeting of The National Roll of the Buyeis of British Goods" was held on Feb. 12 at the Mansion House, London, the Lord Mayor presiding. The Lord Mayor said there were some thirty-six mayors attending that meeting, and some forty who285 words
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Article469 1930-03-17 9 Cotton Goods Shipped To England. The trade of Hong Kong and the prospects for British manufacturers are the subject of an interesting article in The Times Trade and Engineering Supplement. The writer, a. correspondent on the spot, states that civil war in the neighbouring provinces and the469 words
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Article710 1930-03-17 9 Expansion of Overseas Markets. The Empire overseas is becoming increasingly important to the United Kingdom, both as a market for produce and as a source of supply," states a memorandum on the trade of the British Empire, issued by the Imperial Economic Committee and prepared by Sir710 words
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Article763 1930-03-17 9 Restriction Not Sufficient To Stem Tide. FLIMSY PROPAGANDA BY PRODUCERS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Feb. 19. Matters proceed very much as of late in the tin market. A certain amount of desultory correspondence appears in tho Press, mostly, of course, from people holding tin shares which763 words
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Article196 1930-03-17 9 Address by Chairman of H.K. And Shanghai Bank. With conditions a. they are in China, one looks in vain for any probable source of a consumptive, demand of sufficient strength at.d endurance to effect an appreciable recovery in prices," said the chairman of the Hong Kong in, l196 words
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1059 1930-03-17 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, MONDAY. MARCH 17, 1930. FEDERAL AFFAIRS. Last week's meeting of the Federal Council showed at least one thinp that the F.M.S. Government is faced with an active and watchful opposition, and one must go back to the palmy days of Sir Frederick James to recall in1,059 words
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Article933 1930-03-17 10 Members Who Have Made Their Mark. (By Our Political Correspondent.) Part I. Now that the new House of Commons has had time to reveal itself to the daily observer of its manners and moods, it may be of interest to consider the personalities which have come into933 words
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Article323 1930-03-17 10 Delivery to Subscribers to be Expedited By Twelve Hours. Arrangement.; have now been completed whereby it is possible to effect a saving of 12 hours in the delivery of the Straits Times to subscribers in l\ unrig. At present, subscribers' copies posted in Singapore on323 words
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Article767 1930-03-17 10 A GOOD EXAMPLE. A few days ago we offered I littl.» friendly criticism of the balance she it issued by Fraser and Neave, United, The information supplied to shareholders ignored a number of important details and the accounts were drawn up in the vague form which767 words
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Advertisement112 1930-03-17 10 I\KW SHIPMENT OF LADIES' AFTERNOON AND EVENING A SHOES (A ®%i& x Hi V^^l BLACK SAIIN COCKT. AM -tow. REIC.E SATIN. J'nif HMi. Funcy buckle on front, medium heel All sires. GET Price $16.50. J\ IT AT /V LITTLE'S. \V I. i i\!!> l BAB. tfffi"" BEIGE KID COURT. JOHN112 words
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165 1930-03-17 11 LABOUR GOVERNMENT THREATENED WITH A COAL STRIKE. DRASTIC ACTION THREATENED. If the Coal-mines Bill Is Defeated. A. J. COOK AGAIN. Miners Talk of National Conference. London, Mar. 1<>. A further throat of drastic action l>y th? coal-miners, in view of the threatened defeat of the Coal-mines iSill in Parliament thisReuter - 165 words
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Article1219 1930-03-17 11 Franco-Italian Deadlock Continues. U.S.A. AND JAPAN. Prospects of Agreement Brighter. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Londotf, Mar. lfi. The Naval Conference lias now reached :i c mplcte general deadlock, though a three-Power Pact i; possible. Straits Copyright K,i:!,y. Mar. 18. The French Premier, M. Tardieu. ai rived inReuter - 1,219 words
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Article460 1930-03-17 11 Visit to Chenderoh Dam Tomorrow. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 17. After a restful Sunday at Government House, Kuala Lumpur, U.K. the High Commissioner resumed hi3 official tour of the F.M.S. this morning, when he left, with Lady Clcmenti, by special train for460 words
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Article138 1930-03-17 11 Will Canada Refuse to Be A Link? Ottawa, Mar. 15. During a two-hours speech in the House of Commons the I'rom Mr, Mr. Mackenzie King, emphasised that the Government would no longer consent to be a link in the chain of rum-runners and bootleggers, who live by defyingReuter - 138 words
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Article120 1930-03-17 11 Can Discoverer Waive A National Claim Washington, Mar. 1G. That national territorial claims cannot ic affected by verbal relinquishment by a liscoverer is the burden of a statement nade by Mr.- Cotton, acting: Secretary of stato, alluding to Rear-Admiral Byrd's speech at Dunedin, that Americans are far moreReuter - 120 words
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Article36 1930-03-17 11 Plan to Establish Sugar Refinery in Spain. Cordova, Spain, Mar. 1C. A stoup of financiers of Seville and Cordova lias formed a company, with :i c-apital of £500,000, to establish a sugar refinery. Reutcr.Reuter - 36 words
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Article18 1930-03-17 11 Metuehen, New Jersey, Mar. 15. The death has occurred of the novelist, Miss Maiy Wilkins. Reutcr.Reuter - 18 words
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Article248 1930-03-17 11 Troops Mobilising. MUKDEN'S ATTITUDE UNCERTAIN. A Sin Kuo Min message states that war in China is imminent and that the mobilisation of the opposing forces has beer ordered. President Chiang Kai-shek summoned his chief generals to a conference at Tangshan which lasted from morning until248 words
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Article147 1930-03-17 11 Which Report Should One Believe Moscow, Mar. 15. The Central Committee of the Communist Party has ordered all local organisations to fight resolutely against the compulsory collectivisation of farms, but to intensify their efforts to attract peasants to collective households on a voluntary basis. Furthermore, churches mayReuter - 147 words
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Article151 1930-03-17 11 Podmcre Not Likely to Be Hanged. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Mar. 16. William Henry Podmore who, a week a;ro. was found guilty of the murder of Vivian Mcssiter and sentenced ta d:fith, is appealing. His execution is considered unlikely. Straits Times Copyright. It will b'i recalled151 words
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Article26 1930-03-17 11 Calcutta, Mar. 15. A partial hartal was observed in the ity on account of the arrest of the Mayor, ilr. Sen Gupta. Reuter.Reuter - 26 words
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Article292 1930-03-17 11 Details of T.P.A. Survey. 122 COMPANIES JOIN IN THE SCHEME. The local advisory council of the Tin Producers' Association has forwarded for information a circular which it is issuing on the subject of the recently complete* preliminary survey of production in all fields a summary of292 words
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Article318 1930-03-17 11 General Post Among The Admirals. London, Mar. 17. The Admiralty announces that Admiral I Sir Michael Hodges has been appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Atlantic Fleet, in succession to Vice-Admiral Sir Ernie Chatfitld, who has been appointed Com-mander-in-Chief in the Mediterranean in succession to Admiral Sir Frederick Field. Vice-Admiral318 words
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Article41 1930-03-17 11 Disapproves of New Police Rules. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London,. Mar. 1G. Sir Archibald Henry Bodkin, Director af Public Prosecutions s-ince 1920, has resiuned. It is understood that he disupprovro of the new' police rules. Straits rimoi Copyright.41 words
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496 1930-03-17 11 Spain's Punctilious Ex-Dictator. Paris, Mar. 10. Primo de Rivera, the former Spanish dictator, died suddenly in his room at a Paris hotel today. For some time he had been suffering from diabetes, but he died from heart failure while his son and daughter were attending496 words
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Article210 1930-03-17 11 British Astronomers' Enthusiasm. London, Mar. IS. The lsadinc British astronomers aiv most enthusiastic concerning the mairnilicert and sensational discovery 01 a new planet, which is regarded as the most important astronomical event which has occurred for nearly a century. cablegram from. Professor Slipper, the head of thr,Reuter - 210 words
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Article114 1930-03-17 11 Plans for Return of Art Treasures. Ritjjby, Mar. 1C. The Italian Art Exhibition which, atacc it opened at I'urlintrton House in January, has boon visited liy upwaids of 400,0(1(1 people, will close on Thursday and prepoiationa an being already made for the return t;> Italy pf theReuter - 114 words
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Article228 1930-03-17 11 Unenthusiastic Welcome In Britain. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Mar. M. The Channel Tunnel Report has had :i most unenthusiastic reception. Straits Times Copyright. Rugby, Mar. 15. The report of the Channel Tunnel Committee is discussed in all the newspapers. The Time.--, emphasises that nothing voold justifyBritish Wireless - 228 words
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Article52 1930-03-17 11 Submarine of 2,760 Tons Launched. Mare Islai d, (California) Mar. 1(5. The largest United States submarine hav been launched. She is 371 feet Ionic and has a displacement of 2.760 tons. She has two gun decks and will curry 8 officers and SO men. She will burn oilReuter - 52 words
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Article45 1930-03-17 11 Japan Secures a Mexican Contract. Tokio, Mar. 14. An order for l.'JO.OOO baiivls of Portland oi mint has been placed wilh the Asano Portland CaMlt Company by a certain merchant in Mexico. The price contracted for is favourable to the Asano Company. Nichi-Nichi.45 words
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Article110 1930-03-17 11 Services Interrupted In Britain. London, Mar. Hi. Intercession for persecuted Christians in Kr..si;i w;:s made in all the churches unil chapels throughout England and Walea today, txcapt in the Reman Catholic churches (Wednesday having been lixed for intercessory prayers by the Roman Catholic Chorea) and at parade110 words
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Article53 1930-03-17 11 Tokio, Mar. 14. Mr. Y. Tsurumi the ex-member of Parliament and the son-in-law of the lute Count Shimpei (J<ito who was u very popular statesman has born MHUKSMd by the Public Procurator's Bureau of the District Court of Osaka in connection with an alleced violation of thu53 words
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Advertisement69 1930-03-17 11 TODAY'S FEATURES. I 'ace I Personalities in Parliament, by Our Political Correspondent 10 Political Diary of the Week II I Letters to the Editor 17 London Tin Market Reviewed 9 1 Gandhi's letter to the Viceroy I Possibilities of Canning Industries 17 Stern Football Struggles at Home IS I Calcutta69 words
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Article392 1930-03-17 12 "Money Alone Will Not Win Swaraj." Nadiad (Bombay Province), Mar. 15. Despite fatigue Mr. Gnndhi and his volunteers covered the 10 miles from Matar to Dabhan on foot. People flocked to pay their respects, but Mr. Gandhi, who refused to ride in a bullock-cart whichReuter - 392 words
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Article147 1930-03-17 12 Com. Reynolds Entertained By Local Branch. There was a good attendance at the (Inner given by the local members of the Royal Empire Society at the Europe Hotel on Saturday evening on the occasion of the visit of Commander R. M. Reynolds, travelling commissioner of the Sir147 words
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Article95 1930-03-17 12 Tamil Gives Lesson In Fidelity. (From Our Own Correspondent.) .Malacca. Mar. 1">. In the District Court at Alor Gajah, a Tamil named Raman was charged with causing hurt to one Vellachie, a female, l»y means of a hot wire at Ttbong. The accused, who pleaded suilty, told the95 words
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Article83 1930-03-17 12 104 Admitted in Ten Years In Britain. London, Feb. 21. That women have not adopted the legal profi sM.iTi as widely as is sometimes rapposi d is shown by the fact that only 104 women hare qualified for the English Bar since the first woman was admitted ten83 words
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Article93 1930-03-17 12 At the Seventh Day Advcntist Church. Penan* Road, last night. Pastor \V. \V. R. Lake (Recoiled the subject, "Does Modern Science Bqnarc with the Bible?" He quoted numerous criticisms by so-called Bcientieta and aaewered them very cleverly. Next Sunday night he will answer ii iticisms of93 words
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Article278 1930-03-17 12 drialdini Arrested To Be Charged in Italy. London. Mar. IS. According to the Sunday Dispatch, John Gialdini surrendered to the police in Milan who were on their way to arrest him. 'A later message frotn Rome states Gialdini and his lawyers were completely surprised by the arrest,278 words
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Article265 1930-03-17 12 Mr. A. Green and Miss L. M. Freeman. A wedding of considerable local interest took place at St. Andrew's Cathedral. Singapore, on Saturday afternoon when Mr. Allan Green, of Sourabaya, was mr.nie-d to Miss Lilian Maud Freeman, who has for the past ten years been Secretary to the265 words
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Article235 1930-03-17 12 Seals Imported for First Time In the Colony. Once an almost deserted part of the island, Ponggal on the north west coast, has sprung into prominence during the h'st two or three months. A zoological .garden is responsible for the change, and the credit goes to private enterprise,235 words
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Article38 1930-03-17 12 Silver Bullet's Trial A Success. Daytona Beach (Florida), Mar. 16. At the close of the first trial run of the Silver Bullet Mr. Kaye Don attained a speed of 198 miles an hour. Reutcr.Reuter - 38 words
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Article13 1930-03-17 12 The appointment of Dr. B. F. Pinson as Health Officer. Malacca, is gazetted.13 words
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Article23 1930-03-17 12 Bit William and Lady Peel have been staying at Wokingr with an old Malayan friend, Mr. William Duncan, of the Straits Rubber Company.23 words
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Article15 1930-03-17 12 The Indian Elementary School, ScranK<i n Road, Singapore, has been moved to 24. Dcewer Road.15 words
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Article52 1930-03-17 12 Funeral Pyre Lighted By King. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Mar. IT. The cremation of the remains of H.R.H. Prince Mahidol, heir to the throne, took place on Sunday afternoon with elaborate religious ceremonial. Their Majesties the Xin 1 and Queen were present and the King lit the52 words
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Article144 1930-03-17 12 Flora Mann, first soprano, Nellie Carson, second soprano, Lillian Berger, alto, Norman Stone, tenor, Norman Notley, baritone and Cuthbert Kelly, bass, constitute the group of singers known as the English Singers of London. These six singers who are appearing at the Victoria Theatre tonight and tomorrow night144 words
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Article26 1930-03-17 12 The Home Secretary has appointed Mr. Edward Hale Tindal Atkinson Director of Public Prosecutions in place of Sir Archibald Bodkin, who retires on pension. Briti«h Wireless.British Wireless - 26 words
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Article114 1930-03-17 12 r 1 Rubber Industry Aided By Adversity. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mai\ 17. Sir Cecil Clcmenti spoke hopefully on the rubber outlook at his reception at Klang on Saturday. His Excellency said Only this mc.rning I had th* opportunity of inspecting the Rubber Research Institute114 words
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Article119 1930-03-17 12 Police Investigating Death Of Englishman. At about 6 o'clock this morning an Englishman was found dead in his bed at a boarding house in Ponder Road under what are believed to be suspicious circumstances and the police wore called in. The man. whose name is given119 words
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Article155 1930-03-17 12 Indian Victim Succumbs To Wound. The young Indian, K. P. V. Pillay, who was shot down by armed Chinese gangsters at Upper Serangoon Road a few mornings ago died this morning at the hospital. It will be recalled that Detective Suppiah engaged the three gangsters in a155 words
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Article408 1930-03-17 12 Mr. Alfred Mirovitch at The Victoria Theatre. As with other vecitalists who have passed through Singapore recently Mr. Alfred Mirovitch, the Russian pianist had the experience of a poor audience at the Victoria Theatre last night. This Is to be deplored for few more brilliant executants have408 words
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Article35 1930-03-17 12 Nearly Two Million m Death Duties. London, Mar. 2. The death duties on ths estate of the late Lord Forteviot, who died on November 23, 1920, amount to £1,900,000. Lord Forteviot left £4,400,000.35 words
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Article359 1930-03-17 12 A UNIQUE WEAPON. Sequel to Round Up Of j Alleged Gang. BBBBMBBBBBM A series of clever robberies and thefts in the Geylang and Katong districts have been puzzling the police of the division for a long time and the perpetrators havebeen difficult to trace. What are believed to be important359 words
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Article127 1930-03-17 12 Unusual Type of Alleged Forgery. An unusual form tf alleged forgery is now engaging the attention of Mr. E.I Tongue, A.S.P., Detective Branch, and inquiries arc being made. Early this morning Inspector Jaffar cf the Municipal Registrar of Vehicles Department was on rounds when he chanced to examine127 words
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Article29 1930-03-17 12 K. N'ankivcll, assistant engineer at Alor Gajah, has gone home on leave and Mr. W. M. McCrae of Jasin is acting for him in addition to his own duties.29 words
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Article37 1930-03-17 12 Mr. W. D. Home, assistant Protector of Chinese at Malacca, is being transferred to Kuala Lumpur this week and Mr. Hay from Taipinir will succeed him. Mr. Home has been only a few months in Malacca. I37 words
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Article274 1930-03-17 12 To Talk and Act Her Life Story. Hollywood, Fci>. :!(>. A spsctacular talking motion picture depicting the lift of the 1 well-known woman evnngclist, Mrs. Aimec. Semple McPherson, from her early days in China to ha- present glory in Los Angele>s, is to be filmed274 words
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Article197 1930-03-17 12 A Friend's Appreciation of His Sterling Qualities. A correspondent writes "The death of Major Griffin, D.5.0., in tragic circumstances in Singapore is a sad blow to thone who knew the sterling qualities of this officer. He came of an old family whose home was in Kilbride, Co. Wieklow,197 words
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Article71 1930-03-17 12 The various Epworth Leagues of Singapore will meet together in the St. aits Chinese Church, Kampong Kapor, at 7.30 p.m. on Friday, as a local rallyin preparation for the Institute to be held at Molacca next month. A reception to Rev. Mr. Yah Dji Hia, M.A., 8.D..71 words
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Advertisement67 1930-03-17 12 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Nearly everyone has seen the coneshaped Extinguisher known as the "MINIMAX B" but it is not everyone that has heard of the "D" Model. This little machine is ideal for fitting on your car and is also made especially for electrical fires, being a nonconductor. FIT ONE TO67 words
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Article532 1930-03-17 13 Fierce Twickenham Game. FRANCE'S CHAMPIONSHIP HOPES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Mar. 15. Th;> England-Scotland match proved poor jraiin 1 v ith honours even. A feature was the great tackling <> r the dofcini-, which were much superior t<> th'_attack. The Calcutta (';ii' will remain532 words
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Article32 1930-03-17 13 The X.c.c. i.ri-i;- Irani wbirh r.hould hnvc xtarU-ri 10-day, h.-., Imtii poxtponcd <•■■■ -i:^ to 1 1 inclement weather. Ti<s arranged for to-day will be play <1 ili Wi-dir- -il i;32 words
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Article41 1930-03-17 13 Lond a, M Playing in the- Northern Union Rugby League St. Helena drew with Oldham .1 ."i. London, Mar. I. Played under Northern Union mica Kci::lilrv were beaten on their own ground by Leeds by 31 points to 12.41 words
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Article902 1930-03-17 13 Candidates for Relegation And Promotion. The followin;; arc tkc positions of Knjtli.sii anil Scottish Lcajcuc Clubs after Saturday's mutches Kirsl l)i\i>ion. r. ij. i». r a. its. Sheffield Wed. SO IK fl 0 78 :i!t 42 Derby County HlB ocy r.H 42 Manchester Citj 11 n> 6 00902 words
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Article24 1930-03-17 13 Beats Kirkwood in Match At Melbourne. Melbourne, Mar. 15. Walter Kagea boat Kirkwood two up in :i 36-boIet match here today. Ueuter.Reuter - 24 words
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Article113 1930-03-17 13 CARNERA TO MEET DEMPSEY Purse of Million Dollars Offered. Chicago, Mar. 15. Moiloy, the bi« boxing promoter, is oflViini; a purse of a million dollars for the proposed Primo Carnera-Dcmpsey fight, on the condition that Camera defeats Chuck Wiggins, his next opponent here on the 17 inst. Dan] sey hasReuter - 113 words
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Article99 1930-03-17 13 Eighty Importations For Upcountry Clubs. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ponnnfj. Mar. 1G. The Penanjr Turf Club have decided to import 2li Australian thoroughbred griffins for the 19:tl New Year meeting. The cost to subscribers, which has hitherto been $950 has been raised to £100. The new importations99 words
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Article172 1930-03-17 13 Entries for Selangor Meeting This Week. The following cntiics have been received for the amateur meeting to be held in conjtnetiM with the Selangor Turf Club op. Mar. 21 and '22. Horses Claxs III (3 fur*, and fi furs.) TYmoh. More Yet lone), Speardale (one), Alowroi, Star of172 words
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Article37 1930-03-17 13 Blackheath Fail Badly At Birkenhcad. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Mar. 1G. The foHowiag wen- rwralta <>f important Busby mulches played yesterday Kichmc.n.l n Chatham Services 0 Hirkrnh'.ul Turk 21 Hlarkhcath 10. Straits Times Copyright.37 words
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Article187 1930-03-17 13 £50,000 Must be Returned To Ticket Applicants. The fifty per cent, increase in the charge for reserved seats in the Centre Court at Wimbledon has not acted as a deterrent. I fully expect we shall again have to return at least £50,000, and 1 should not be surprised187 words
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Article83 1930-03-17 13 Berg's Next Opponent Has A Hard Fight. Facing one of the most rugged opponents of his career, Al Singer won a 10- rounds decision from the Chilian, San Tislaus Louyza. Loayza was out-boxed throughout the bout and was knocked down for a count of nine early in83 words
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Article427 1930-03-17 13 Chinese Beaten by Only Goal. Malays I Chinese 0 A closely-contested match was witnessed by a large crowd, at the Stadium, Jalan Besar, yesterday afternoon, between the Malays and the Chinese, the former winning by the narrow margin of I—o. The Malays were in good form427 words
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Article132 1930-03-17 13 Krian bs Vic»ji At P .t Buntar. (From v>ur Own Correspondent.) Penang, Mar. 1C After leading i>y two goals and having the most oi' the exchanges, the Penang Cricket Club, w!io visited Parit Buntar yesterday were defeated by the Krian Club by 3—2. The ground was on the132 words
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Article37 1930-03-17 13 GREGALACH'S LAPSE National Favourite Finishes Last at Hurst Park. (From Our Own Correspondent.) I.( ndon, Mar. 16. Gresr^lack, wKi is favourite for the Grand National, finished last in a race at Hurst Park yesterday. Straits Times Copyright.37 words
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Article37 1930-03-17 13 Paris Beats London Austin's Great Victory. Paris, Mar. 16. In a lawn tennis match Paris beat London by 12 matches to nine. Bunny Austin defeated Borotra, 2— C, 6—2,6 2, 11 9, C 2.— Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Article114 1930-03-17 13 Monday, March 17 S.C.C. Sprint: tennis tournament bruins. Meeting of League Committee of the S.A.F.A., Stadium, 5 p.m., to discu.s programme for 1930. Football: I.C.F.A. vs. S.C.C, Jalan Bcsar Stadium; S.C.C. XI vs. H. 8., H.B. ground; S.C.C. B vs. Bornco-Houstcacl, I'adang. Tuisriay, March 18 Football: S.C.C. Tournament:114 words
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Article329 1930-03-17 13 H. W. Hawkins Wins Spring Cup. The Singapore Golf Club Spring Cup competition was played on Saturday and yesterday, and resulted in a win for Mr. H. W. Hawkins. Altogether 86 cards were taken out, and the following were returned (•uillemard Cup. The following is the draw for329 words
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Article95 1930-03-17 13 Kleinman Thinks Standard Of Play is Good. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Mar. 16. An exhibition of tennis was |irca by Messrs. D. H. Kleinman and Hazell (Singapore) at the Sports Club to-day, when the visitor:-, were defeated by two local Siamese in a doublts match. Mr. Kleinman,95 words
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Article161 1930-03-17 13 Final Dividend of 6s. 6d. Per Share Recommended. The report of the directors that will be presented to the shareholders of the Greyhound Racing Association, Ltd., at the third ordinary general meeting, to be held at 70, Pall Mall. London, will make pleasant reading. The net trading profit161 words
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Article294 1930-03-17 13 Stern Struggles. NORWICH CITY SCORE TEN GOALS. London, Mar. l.">. The following won? the remit* of Kn;rlish ami Scottish [ifgTTt puBM played today Arsenal 1 Birmingham Ast.,n Villa 6 Huddanflold T. Holton W. o Lhrerpoel 1 Hurnley 3 Itlackhiu n R. Derby County I Mancha ter Utd.294 words
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Article37 1930-03-17 13 Corinthians' Bis Win R.A.F. I Beat Army. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Mar. 16. Results of important Amateur Association football games yesterday wire- :>■ follows R.A.K. I Army Corinthians x Yorkiihire AinateuTi I —Straits Times Copyright37 words
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Article36 1930-03-17 13 England Beaten in Amateur International. London, Mar. I-"'. At Hampdcn Park, Giasgow, today in tha amateur As tciation football international chami ionship Scotland eat England by the only goal <>r the ;;;i"ie. Rcuti r.36 words
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Article35 1930-03-17 13 Cambridge Beat Oxford For Sixth Successive Year. London, Mar. IS. At Btamford Bridge in the annual later'VarMty sports today Cambridge Ih«»i Oxford fur the sixth successive year by tight cvenLs to three. Keuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Advertisement88 1930-03-17 14 rl «k- ÜbKI It. TSk .masses of smokers I r-^ v />/ airtight tins of 50 k\ All CAPSTAN Cigarettes "^J (MADE IN ENGLAND! The Machine You Will Eventually Buy THE UNDERWOOD A GUARANTEED KEKYICE WITH EVERY MACHINK. Winner of the WORLD'S Speed Typewriting Championship since 1906. Stocked in sizes88 words
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Advertisement50 1930-03-17 14 ECONOMICAL Our Specialized Ford equipment, and the use of genuine Ford parts enable us to service Ford Cars economically. We can tell you in advance what any repair will cost. Bring your car here for clean, careful, courteous service. UNIVERSAL GARS, LTD. 45, Orchard Road, SINGAPORE. fl( tobe ii so50 words
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Article963 1930-03-17 15 Administration Report For The Past Year. TW following report on the Admini.-tra-tion of thi- Federal Malay states War Relief Pond for the yteur i!»2u is presented for the Information of tb^ (jenerr.l committee in accordance with the proceduvv laid down for Uh administration of the Fund.963 words
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Article1926 1930-03-17 15 Government's Tenure of Office Precarious Religious Persecutions in Russia Adverse Effect on Labour's Prospects Political Cleavage on Fiscal Q ties Ho n—ln 1 ariff Truce Policy Civic Rights of Indians in Malaya. (By Our Parliamentary Correspondent.) London, Feb. 18. *****.1. Russia prove to be1,926 words
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Article294 1930-03-17 15 Cure for All Ills Found In Siam. The Karn Muanjr of Bangkok telh a strange story. It relate:- how an ancient priest dwelling at Wat Sia, PakpanaaiC, in Nagor Sritamarai, was suffering from cancer and skin trouble, till one Bight he dreamed that an i Marly man294 words
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Article176 1930-03-17 15 Ex-Professor Pays Penalty In America. Columbus, Uar. I. Dr. Snook, an ex-professor of the Chicago State University, was electrocuted for having murdered a student. Theodora Hix. An earlier message from Columbus, dated Aug. 16, 1929, stated One of the BMSt leaaatieaal murder trials in America of recent176 words
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Article162 1930-03-17 15 Stiff Sentences for Bangkok Chinese. Judgment was delivered ill the Uanj;kok Criminal Court on Fell. 12 in th" caiC in which twenty-two Chinese were charged with having uttemlrd meetings at the Chin Tick school in Badsal Road in November-Dece* iber last, such meetings bein? illegal. It is162 words
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Advertisement39 1930-03-17 15 yftlXJBKf QgC gccßaw gaHa^gfli Always Order "SUGARCANE" BRANDS OF HAMS and BACON. DO YOU P THEY ARE THE BEST. Truth In Advertising Alivays Reaches Its Objective. REPRIGf RATIMG Co LTD Orchard Road Selegie Road Keppel Road Grange Rd. Market.39 words
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Advertisement106 1930-03-17 15 FOR MODERN SHAVING NO BRUSH, NO LATHERING! USE Barbasol BARBASOL gives a cleaner, closer, soothing shave in half the time and without the unsanitary shaving brush. Apply for a free Test Tube. OIETHELM CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Switzerland) SINGArORE— PEN'ANU— IPOII— BANGKOK GOODWOOD PARK HOTEL AND BUNGALOWS. raeae MM Seotta106 words
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Advertisement352 1930-03-17 16 HOME DRESS MAKING Simple with McCalVs Printed Patterns It Costs Less to Make ri ANewMcCall Wardrobe /T\ than to remodel <^J^ last year's frocks! I MtCsD Because we knew you were going to want Mr/J j'.intil a new, sparkling wardrobe of these excitin.fj ,\h\ Printed \y different frocks, we've piled352 words
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Advertisement261 1930-03-17 16 Take a ride in a CHEVROLET 6 I Yf you have never driven "lugging", not even when Jl a six-cylinder car, it you accelerate swiftly in is impossible for you to high gear I form any idea of Chev- QuJetf Hard| a whj rolet performance rom from the mQtor You261 words
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Article2006 1930-03-17 17 Services and S.C.C. Draw. !:(JUAL RUNS SCORED BY BOTH SIDES. An awl |lHl lull cricket thrill was nilinasul nn the Pudang <>n Baf rday, when tbi> S.C.C in their nrat club maU-h .•I the season draw with the Unit*-" Services, each side Ix-intf all out2,006 words
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Article262 1930-03-17 17 Low Scoring in Practice Match. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Mar. 17. The larger wicket made its appearance for the lir.->t time in Pe-nang on Saturday 1 in a practice match between two cricket teams of twlva aside. The bowling, how- ever, was of poor quality, and it262 words
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Article184 1930-03-17 17 Old Men Successful In Trial Match. The practice match at the Malacca Club between two elevens, repreiwmting players Under 30 and Over 30, was played on Saturday afternoon. Scores Over 00 Gould c CharUsworth l> Witherh) IS. (iilmour c Whelan-Co«n b Bnrritt I, Edwanlt run out 15, Lindow184 words
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Article200 1930-03-17 17 Thrown Through Wind Screen. (From Our O-.vn Correspondent.) lVnung, Mur. ltl. A serious motor imaih occurred at F'arit Buntai yesterday, resulting in the death of Mr. Warren Smith, supt. of the I'm! power statgMt. Full details of the- tragedy are not available but it a^ptars that the decpa*e<!.200 words
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Article113 1930-03-17 17 To Inspect Conditions In Malaya. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Pawusjr, Mai. IC I kis understood that an Indian rieputaWn will be visiting Malaya towards tho end of April to study Indian condition* haret The deputation, wh'ch is expected ,to remain about a month, will tour the country in113 words
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Article617 1930-03-17 17 Forged Notes Case Acquittals. I Ono r( trie most amazing legal decisions ever given was returned in Berlin on Feb. 8, in a case against a. number of Germans (md Georgians, who were charged with forging Soviet currency for the purpose lof overthrowing the Soviet regime in617 words
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Article67 1930-03-17 17 [The Straiti Timci U not raiponilble for :he opinions of its corraipondtnu. Corrttpondent* ahould bear in mind that It-Hen malt be short and to th* point. Long epistles are liable to b« rejected or cut down. Correspondents mint inelos* their names and addrcises, not necessarily for Rublication but as67 words
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Article80 1930-03-17 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, In reply to your correspondent's inquiry about grape vines, I bey: to inform you that they can be obtained from Probolinggo which is a place about 70 j mile? distant (tan Boaorabaya. Ther« are many grape vines to be found80 words
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Article122 1930-03-17 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I quite understand the point which worries "A Hainanese," but can only repeat that the fact, or stateiacnt of the fact, that most of the Communist.' h<re are Hylams does not mean that mi. si of the Hylams arc122 words
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Article241 1930-03-17 17 To the Editor of the Sto»its Thnes. Sir, It has, for some time, struck me as rather remarkable that those who arc endeavouring to save the rubber industry (and have now suggested a tapping "holiday" during May) have mver made the obvious suggestion of complete cessation of241 words
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Article11 1930-03-17 17 Mr. L. F. Knijfht, A.S.P., ha* been granted eight months' leave.11 words
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Article14 1930-03-17 17 Dr. J. 0. Cavscn has been seconded for service under the Government of Kedah.14 words
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Article21 1930-03-17 17 The appointment of Commander W. G Oldcrshaw, R.D., R.N.R., as Master-AC-tendant is gazetted. Lt.-Commander J. C". Derrick. R.N.R., is his deputy.21 words
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Article, Illustration64 1930-03-17 17 Tin-, plan »hows the area over which the Straits Tiroes can be delivered by special messenger in Penang. The scheme effects a saving of twelve hours on existing arrangements and does not involve subscribers in any additional charge. For the time being the64 words
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Article785 1930-03-17 17 How a \AWd\ Industry Could Be Built Up. The possibilities of canning a. a local imiu?tiy wen- voiced by Captain 11. T. Neville, director of the Booth Wales Tinplate Corporation, at an address which he delivered at the Chinese Chamber of Com■MTCe on Saturday afternoon to785 words
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Article176 1930-03-17 17 Forthcoming Visit of R. B. Salisbury's Co. R. B. SnlisbtiryV Company, "The Quaint*. who in due en their season at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday, Match will present many of the latest London met* The opening performance. Mr. Cinders," will be repeated on March 24 and 25. On176 words
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Advertisement238 1930-03-17 18 "HERO-FLUTE" HARMONIUMS "KASRIEL" made in Paris. 2 aeta of reeds, 4 stops, 3 ortavea and mahogany poltHhed. Price $75.00. Monthly instalments can be arranged. SEASON CO., LTD. HI and 113, NORTH BRIDGE KOAD, SINGAPORE. I DR CASSELL'S TABLETS Kcpair Wear and Tear of Nerve and l)od> Price Is. 9d. and238 words
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Advertisement219 1930-03-17 18 WILLYS'KNIGHT TRUCKS for SPEED m STAMINA ECONOMY SUCCESSFUL truck operators are finding that the patented Knight double sleeve-valve engine with its power, rugged endurance and increasing efficiency —is the finest motor for kyw<OSC commercial transportation. This fuperior engine powers a complete line ot Willys-Knight Trucks— onc-and-one-halt tuu to two-and-one-half teas.219 words
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Advertisement55 1930-03-17 18 THE MALAYAN EXHIBITION KUALA LI.MITR. APRIL 19 lo 21, 1930 imlusiir Organised by the Malay an A< ,r- Horticultural Association. AN EXHIBITION OF EVERY BRANCH OF AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, ARTS AND CRAFTS TRADE. Staged at the M. A. H.A/s New ExMWtiM Grounds. Intending Exhihito.-s, apply ti» the Secretary, P. O. Hox55 words
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Advertisement569 1930-03-17 19 Assets exceed $10,000,000. Assurance in force over $35,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in tb* Straits Settlements). IIKAI) OFFICE, Winchester Qous*, Singnpor*. LONDON OFFICE 27, Old J*wry, E.C. Th* Company ha* 120,000 daposlud with the Supreme Curt nf England and complies with th* British Life Assnranc* Companies569 words
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Advertisement622 1930-03-17 19 BANKING NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK. Kstablished 1863 »t Amsterdttoj Authorine.l Capital QM* 100,000,0(lC, (abont gUMJDM) I';. .1 up ('it)iital G\*. r.-i,iMMI,O(iO (about i'4,I'.UO,UUO) I!, iivis Gldi. t7,ll*%Mi (about £2.27U,0U0 HEAD OFHCE AMSTKkDAM. ItUANCII OFFICES TllK HAGUE, ROTTERDAM. OVERSEAS lilt \\< lIKS liATAVIA Mead Urlice for Dutch East SHANGHAI Head Off..-* for622 words
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Advertisement675 1930-03-17 19 BANKING THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED (Incorporated by S|xcia', Charter in Japan) Capital Subscribed Y15,000,000 Capital Paid-up Y12, 126,000 President S. Mi'inada, Esq. DIKECTOICS T. Hisamune, ■■•> M. Arakl, Esq. N. Yanagita, Esq. N. Takagi, Esq. T. Yoshida. Km. ■BAD OFFICBi Taip<'h. I-...,,., .i Taiwan) BRANtHKS AMI AKK.NCIES Amoy Hontr675 words
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Advertisement289 1930-03-17 19 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) Fir*, Life, Marine, Accident, Guarante* and Motor. Assets f 60,000,000 ARTHUR C. POTTS -Manager and Underwriter, Eastern Branch, Singapore. THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY DOES A World Wide Business IS Enjoying Rapid Growth. HAS A Policy for Kvery Need. Established 1887.289 words
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Advertisement159 1930-03-17 19 The Monte Carlo Rally 1930 THE FIRST BRITISH CAR TO FINISH WAS THE THE TRIUMPH SUPER SEVEN The finest light car in Malaya SEE IT AT UNITEERS BUILDING DRIVE IT ON RIVER VALLEY ROAD BUY IT IN SINGAPORE. AT UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated in th* S.S.) use Electric Heat f^159 words
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Advertisement57 1930-03-17 20 OCEAN MOTOR POLICIES MORRIS The Outstanding Car of 1930. THE MORRIS OXFORD SIX NOW ON VIEW MALAYAN MOTORS LTD. Sole Agents. Kipresented throughout the F.M.S., by WEARNE BROS., LTD. Kuching, Sarawak, by Messrs. HUE, DARBY CO. Medan, Sumatra, by HARRISONS CROSFIELD, LTD. AT LESS THAN SIX CYLINDER COST IN THE57 words
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Advertisement228 1930-03-17 20 THE OCEAN ACCIDENT AND GUARANTEE CORPORATION, LTD. (Incorporated in Grt«t Britain) Head Ofiea for Malaya I SINGAPORE. DON'T READ THIS UNLESS YOU WANT A NEW CAR AT AN EXCEPTIONALLY LOW PRICE. WE HAVE A FEW 1929 MODEL RENAULTS FOR DISPOSAL. Special Price. 9-15 H.P. Torpedo de Luxe $1,400 9-15 H.P.228 words
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