The Straits Times, 13 June 1931
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Title Section38 1931-06-13 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEABLT A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST, AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 1931 PRICE 10 CENTS. The Straits Times 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 1931 PRICE 10 CENTS38 words
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Advertisement262 1931-06-13 1 singapori; 78. Cecil bt, c phone amr. «15 Tonight 1.15 I Rango Taramount's J Wonder Film of 1931. Phone 5261-5262. THOUSANDS h«e chanced j SLEDGE !«^1 BRAND FULL l^^^piji CREAM SWEETENED CONDENSED SWISS MILK FROM THE FERTILE VALLEYS OF THE FAMOUS SWISS ALPS. SUPPLIED TO ALL GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS262 words
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Advertisement254 1931-06-13 1 B WMiimPunz^^miM^ vfMKJOF^- Good Footwork Depends Largely on Good Footwear and Socks Come First! UMPIRE 'AND PLAYER VHHWHHIA M\ AtR E IN AGREEMEMT M Mj CONCERNING 'THK EX- ■If '^^^^^"^^^^ilP CELLENT SERVICE OF m- +^3&' r "VIYELLA" TENNIS I m lfev.. WM SOCKS.OIT-S REALLY M WONDERFUL" HOW m_ SUCH LIGHT254 words
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Advertisement13 1931-06-13 1 CM Toalght t.15 Rango Paramount's Wonder Film of 1931. 1 j Phone 5261-5262.13 words
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Advertisement501 1931-06-13 2 p SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. 1 j L' i life H P. 0., BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England) MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. CO. UNDEB CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWABD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnage due501 words
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Advertisement592 1931-06-13 2 (NIPPON YI'SEN KAISHA). TO LONDON. Naples. Marseilles, London, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Middlesbrough. Voaaats Tonaage Due Sail S KATORI MARU 10,000 June 18 19 KASHIMA MARU 10,000 July 2 3 VASUKCM MARU 12,000 July 16 16 HAKONE MAItU 10,500 July 29 30 SUWA MARU 10,700 Aug. 13 14 IFUSHUU MABU 11,000592 words
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Advertisement442 1931-06-13 2 BURNS PfflLP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the wellknown steamer MARELLA (7,866 tons) and the s.s. MANGOLA (3,352 tons) (Cargo only). The s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest .and finest steamers trading to Australia, cabins442 words
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Advertisement600 1931-06-13 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LIMITED (Incorporated in Denmark.) Telephone 5323. I'ASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE To GENOA. LONDON. ROTTERDAM, HAMBIRG and COPENHAGEN. Leave Spore Penang. M.s. AU .A July 15 July 17 m.s. JUTLANDIA Aug. 12 Aug. 14 m.s. LALANDIA Sept. 9 Sept. 11 m.s MEONIA Sept. 23 Sept. 26 m.s.600 words
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Advertisement563 1931-06-13 2 I THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP COLIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) REGULAR SERVICE TO MARSEILLES LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM ANTWERP, HAMBURG and BREMEN, GENOA, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL and GLASGOW— BOSTON, NEW YORK and BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT. LONDON, ROTTERDAM and HAMBURG.563 words
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Advertisement580 1931-06-13 2 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Siam.) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE f«r Ktetay. Tren:rto"">. Kelantan, Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Blnzora, Laeoo', Sietoon, Bandun. Kosluimui. Langsuun, ('humpm and Bangkok. Arrival Departure PRACHATII'OU June 1 1 MAI.INI June 1 I June IT SUDDHADIB June 21 June 24 VALAYA June 18 July 1580 words
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Advertisement457 1931-06-13 3 OCEANIC AND ORIENTAL NAVIGATION CO. 9AN FRANCISCO, CAL. TACOMA ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP CO., TACOMA, WASH. STATES STEAMSHIP CO., PORTLAND, ORB. JOINT SCHEDULE Sailing for United SUte- mi Canada Points from Hong Kong. San Franciwo and I-oe Ancelee. BJ GOLDEN WALL sails from Hun* Km June 23 SS. GOLDEN RIVER sails from457 words
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Advertisement488 1931-06-13 3 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE Jhtd AMERICAN MAIL LINE ROUND-THE-WORLD SINGAPORE. PENAXG. COLOMBO, SIEZ PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES, GENOA, MARSEILLES. NEW YORK AND BOSTON. Arrive Leave Leave Spore Spore Penang IRES. MONROE June 22 June 25 June 27 PRES. VAN BUREN PRES. GARFIKLD July 20 July 23 July 25 July 6 July488 words
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Advertisement649 1931-06-13 3 ELLERHAN k BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP (U, LTD. (Incorporated <n Tncland) "■•UMIAK" LINK Paa«*i>«*r rid Pr*l«M fl»r»V»« to UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT Tia Port* aad Sue* CaaaL OUTWARDS. Ta HONG EONG, SHANGHAI aad JAPAN Rt»*n<er. Pie S'por* s.s. SERBIN'O June 14 HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITT OF BATAVIA for Havre, L'don. E'Hnm tr H'burg649 words
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Advertisement415 1931-06-13 3 BANKING ANNOUNCEMENTS. THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated la lagUad) CapiUl AnthoriMd M.000,000 CapiUl Subscribed I^oo,ooo Keserve Fund and R*st 1.M6.846 Capital paid up 1.060,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS > J. M. Ryrie, Esq. Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, E*q, Charles J. Hambro, Eaq., J. O. Roblnaon, Eaq, W. H. Shelford.415 words
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Advertisement531 1931-06-13 3 NEDERLANDSCH HANDEL MAATSCHAPPY, N.V. Netherlands Trading Society. (B**aMiaa*d at AmaUrdam im PAID UP CAPITAL Fl. 80,080,000 (about M.669.000) STATUTORY RESBRVB FUND Fl. iO.uia.ifh a 386.000) HBAD OFFICB IN AMSTERDAM WITH AGENCIES IN ROTTERDAM AND 'S-GRAVENHAGB. HEAD AGENCY IN BATAVIA BRANCHES Bandoeng Welterreden Rangoon Bandjermaaln KoU-Radja Semarang Bombay (Aeheen) Shanghai Calcutta531 words
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Advertisement417 1931-06-13 3 NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK. N.V. r^tabllmhrj ixU at A*Ht#r«ißsm AutOurn.n ajiiutj Glda. 100,000,000 tabo'it Pn.j or < "«a>.-.*i 46,omij,o'J»i »>^". MJSMM ke».r.«) 1.,, Z(j,187,;m ■MMM rnu >»M(,fc AMSTtkUAi BKANCB OFFICES THE HAr:i I ROTTERDAM OVERSEAS BRANCH BATAVIA Head Offlc* for hn Indie> KOBK head Ofllr. rot OMm URAM H MVKM OUTCH417 words
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Advertisement897 1931-06-13 4 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. There are approximately seven wordi to a line and there is a flat rate chars* of 25 etnts per line per insertion with A minimum of one dollar per insertion. Advertisements will be accepted op to 10 a.m. on the day of issue. A fee of 2"> rents897 words
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Advertisement727 1931-06-13 4 BOARD— RESIDENCE. ONE ROOM AVAILABLE with private family. Board. tM, Straits Times. TO LET, apartment in well situated residence, I Anderson Road, or Tel. 7342. ROOMS without board from $50 with board rom $135 monthly. Grosvenor Hotel. ROOMS AVAILABLE I office gentleMH Next S. S. Katun*. Meyer Road. SELF ONTAUfSO727 words
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Advertisement449 1931-06-13 4 HOUSES, FLATS TO LET BUNGALOW COMPOUND house Tii. Willie IM.. 6 looms, sitting room and verandahs with modern sanitation, itas cojker. elactri lijrhts, to let iium July II or August 1. Rent $80. Appl' within. ATTRACTIVE FLAT offered in eetnfortaate ;ui~t house, suitable for married couple or 2 .achelors. Tennis,449 words
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Advertisement517 1931-06-13 4 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET OFFICES TO LET, 248, Battery Road, 2nd floor. Apply Guthrie Co., Ltd. TO LET, two storied godown. Road and River frontage. Area 10,000 sq. ft. Apply 424, Straits Times. TO LKT, 11, Malacca Street, ground floor, suitable for office and godown. Apply M. Suyers, 6, D'Almeida517 words
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Advertisement612 1931-06-13 4 FOR SALE Lounging Pyjamas and latest Night Robes. The Gift iShrn 9, The Arcade^ FOR SALE, one BULL TERRIER," I years old or in exchange for an Alsatian *****. 618, Straits Times. FOR SALE, Kifle. :S7.'i Mannlicher, Bcfcoenaner fitted with telescopic sinht. also cartliiU'cs. I'rice S22.'>. 661, Straits Times. ~PAiK612 words
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Advertisement746 1931-06-13 4 PUBLIC NOTICES THE HO HONG BANK, LTD. >Head Office Meyer Chambers, Singapore. NORTH BRIDGE ROAD BRANCH. In order to provide better facilities to customers, business bouses and residents in the North Division of the Town this Bank will shortly open Branch in North Bridge* Rond near its junction with Middle746 words
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Article676 1931-06-13 5 Chinese Dockyard And British Gunboat. The first British gunboat to be launched by a Chinese Government Dockyard, tcck place at Shanghai on May 17 when H.M.S. Falcon slid quietly down to the waters of the Whangpoo, thus providing a unique chapter in the history of the676 words
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Article39 1931-06-13 5 Mr. Joseph Elgey, timber merchant, of Seaham Harbour, Durham, has been appointed by the King of Denmark a knight of the Royal Order of the Danebrojr for his services as Vice-Consul at Seaham for 25 years.39 words
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Article176 1931-06-13 5 Census Returns for S.S. Id 1881. The following is taken from the Straits Times of June 13, 1881 We have been favoured from the Colonial Secretary's office with the f< Mowing return of the Census of the three Settlements. This does not purport to be absolutely correct176 words
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Article206 1931-06-13 5 Singapore Sindhi Falls Overboard. Ships calling at Singapore will miss the familiar figure of Bulchand, the Sindhi hawker of silks, who was quite popular with officers and crew, for he fell overboard while plying his trade in the harbour and his body was recovered after ajwuc fifteen206 words
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Article63 1931-06-13 5 Chinese Woman Pleads Guilty To Theft. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penanp, June 12. Sentence of one day's simple imprisonment and a fine of $60 was passed in the police court today on Lim Ah Huah, a Chinese woman who wept bitterly in the 4ock when she pleaded63 words
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Article193 1931-06-13 5 Suit for Recovery Of $5,227. The ca=e in which Messrs. B. P. de Silvn Ltd. are suing See Tiong Wah for the recovery of $5,277.10 being the balance of money alleged to be due from the defendants towards goods sold to him at his request, came up for193 words
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Article110 1931-06-13 5 Case Against Bus Driver Fails. Allegations of having demanded protection money for a Chinese secret society made against a Chinese motor-bus driver failed before Mr. G. E. Clayton, the Singapore Second Police Magistrate, this morning, when his Worship discharged the accused. According to the prosecution, conducted by Mr.110 words
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Article49 1931-06-13 5 Ten- Year-Old Boy Knocked Down. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Klang, June IS. A ten-year-old boy, Samson de Sylva, son of Mr. T. H. de Sylva, was knocked down and killed by a motor-car today at the I V* mile Klang-Port Swettenham Road. The police are inquiring.49 words
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Advertisement315 1931-06-13 5 Raffles Hotel K\(tlU'n( Accommodation with Modern Sanitary Arrangements. TONIGHT Special Dinner and Dance. (Patrons are kindly requested to make early reservations). GRILL ROOM SPECIAL DISH TONIGHT KOAST BUCKING IM(;. AI'IM.K STUFFING, KKKXCH BKANS, KOAST POTATOES. $1.75. Sea View Hotel All Rooms with Modern Sanitation. Every Wednesday and Friday SPECIAL DINNER315 words
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Advertisement105 1931-06-13 5 INSURANCE. INSURANCE OF SCHOOL FEES r ttttttim SUN LIFE ASSURANCE CO. OF CANADA. ASK Assets Assurances in force I r f., I S $1.«36.501,760 S $5,041,727,112. Uuna Underwriters, Lta, PAYME gSE T F?crA°R LL i I E c ss Y "N LL i D.D .M R8 AND I for thetr105 words
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Advertisement606 1931-06-13 5 <^aPvK^aS7^H^mV' i|fll FOR HOIJSE xq||^ WIRING USE HENLEY C. T. S. CABLES The Cables which will give a reliable installation. When run on the surface of walls they are neat and unobtrusive and if the finished wiring is coloured to match the surrounding walls it is less noticeable still. H606 words
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Article1381 1931-06-13 6 BY LOUIS SEGAL (KDITOR OF THE SOV1KT UNION VKAK BOOK) AT the pros; nt time Russia is the most enigmatic country in the world. Very little is known about it by outside people, and even for specialists it is diflS.tult :o :;tu(!y the Russian1,381 words
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Article99 1931-06-13 6 Professor Abercrombie's Criticism. Professor Patrick Abercrombie, speaking at the annual meeting of the Council for the Preservation of Rural Wales, in London, said that the Welsh were an untidy people. Rubbish heaps, he said, were found in most unexpected places in Wales, which j was worse than99 words
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Article35 1931-06-13 6 I ha-l five committee meetings MM ri;ht, but I got off them very easily by tilling each one I had four father meeting; '—The Rev. E. Stogdon, Vicar of Barrow, in his magazine.35 words
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Article404 1931-06-13 6 Regulations to Protect Patients. So highly is blood transfusion esteemed in New York for the treatment of various dangerous illnesses and accidents that commercial agencies have been formed to ensure that persons willing to supply their blood shall be coveyed without any loss of time to hospitals or404 words
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Article241 1931-06-13 6 Warriors Disarmed by A Station-master. Two native tribes, heavily armed witn spears and arrayed in the trappings of the corroboree, clashed at Humpty Doo near Port Darwin, recently. Threats of war were in the air but after thunders of words and long-drawn grimacing a solitary station-master disarmed241 words
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Article210 1931-06-13 6 Death When Parachute Fails To Open. When Mr. Haakon Qviller, the Norwegian aeronaut, fell 5,000 feet to his death at Oamarau (New Zealand) it is estimated that when he struck the ground his body was travelling at the rate of 350 miles an hour. His parachute210 words
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Article71 1931-06-13 6 I'r 'craninio of drills up to and for week ending June 14 Saturday. June IS, X a.m.. Drill Hall, "E" (Chinese* Co., Guard of Honour; 2 p.m., 1 Hukit Timah Range, S.R.E. (V), Classification 1! p.m., Karrer Range, "A" (M.G.) Co., Classification. Sunday, June 14, 7.45 a.m., Padang,71 words
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Article1104 1931-06-13 6 German Deserter's Story. FIGHTING THE RIFFS AND INDO-CHINA REBELS. Hong Kong, May 27. A deserter from the French Foreign Legion, which he joined six years ago in a desire for adventure, subsequently more than satisfied by a long desert campaign against Abd-el-Krim and fighting with1,104 words
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Article82 1931-06-13 6 To Make His Debut as A Singer. Enrico Caruso jup.. ton of the great tenor by his first wife, whose voice promises to be as beautiful ;.s was that of his father, is to make his debut at a concert in California. Airangemenfs have been ma ie for82 words
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Article79 1931-06-13 6 Large Quantities of Toys Destroyed. Large quantities of rubber toys were destroyed in a in at ihc warehouse of a Arm of rubber manufacturers in Southward: Street London, recently. Ten fire engines were engaged- Dense clouds of smoke hung over the surrounding street-., and Bremen worked in gas*79 words
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Advertisement29 1931-06-13 6 Coming to the ALHAMBRA IriTii iiffli»iii nlL itSt il lELU2Sas«Ba wk. il iJkv I IHUfigKi^ jf-:X*ff! r ssmw I sss*«-^^' nWmm£|smmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmma^^^Bmmm*^ pictubi i A GAY MODERN SOPHISTICATED MATRIMONIAL COMEDY.29 words
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Advertisement51 1931-06-13 6 'ammmmammmmmmmmammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmnumßsttßi uHmDuasflnua s v.i awm w^^^***^ sssr wammbbY m/W CAMERAS mWeJP cinecameras i pr £r roll films FILM PACKS Id CINE FILMS PLATBS COLOUR PLATES X-RAT MATERIAL PAPERS PROJECTORS CHEMICALS -5 from i ALL FIRST CLASS '4 PHOTO STORES. o mmmmmsmmmmmmnsssmnm FOR PERFECT RESULTS W& -ELECTRIC OF COURSE. MUNICIPAL ELECTRICAL51 words
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Advertisement123 1931-06-13 7 AND MARLBOROUGH Simultaneously Today Tomorrow, 3.15, 6.15 9.15 CHILDREN HALF PRICE AT .5.13 6.15. HISTORY IN THE MAKING EVERY RKCORI) TOIM'KI) BY THE CENTURY'S GREATEST ENTERTAINMENT CHARLIE CHAPLIN GENIUS OF COMEDY! KING OF PANTOMIME! The wistful elf who has captured the heart of humanity in "CITY LIGHTS" Shattering every claim123 words
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Advertisement330 1931-06-13 7 iiftftpQ og oeoopfioooe oo oe oo ooojc y ___PMI___B^___VHBHBIBpEHHI Ho c -i HB| V __L_ __J_J '.SflOt i« Os^h l^v < .^h li^iß JBift h H^ POSITIVELY LAST NIGHT OF Paramount's Amazing Real Drama of the Jungle "RANGO" Filmed in The Wilds of Sumatra, by ERNEST B. SCHOEDSACK Famous producer330 words
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Advertisement109 1931-06-13 7 VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL BOOKING OPENS TODAY at LITTLE'S FOR TOTI DAL MONTE World Famous Italian Coloratura Soprano AND Enzo de Muro-Lomanto Celebrated Lyric Tenor. RECITAL Sunday, June 21, at 9.30 p.m. Book at LITTLE'S $4, $2 and SI. M-liH: m■M9_w A 2EB 6 15 TONIGHT 9,15 BUSTER KEATON in "FORWARD109 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous252 1931-06-13 7 Today's Crossword Puzzle, m i p. [3 R p-; i 5 I IS p [8 k#?;]9 ho I in r^ M iT~ 19 pp| 27 H 2<s> So ip IP 5 H W** _|L P^w ;^£rr sr~ Hi_ £s""^ W.&r If; 65 I 1 I \ss\ I I I I252 words
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SHIPPING NOTES.
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Article437 1931-06-13 8 -4 A Memorable Date In Nations Annals. Trafalgar Day, and to a less extent t>u> "iflorious First of June," will keep their h< Id on the popular imagination as lonp ■a Kftoola teach history; but if the Bri lU\ Admiralty is ever temp'.ed to < opy437 words
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Article253 1931-06-13 8 French Line Stands By Steam. Although the new large liner of from f.0,000 to 70,000 tons for the Compagnie tienerale Transatlantique is now under construction at the Penhoet yards, the directors of the company do not feel dispoMd to disclose many details of the M'ssel. Hut253 words
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Article65 1931-06-13 8 Tho new French destroyer Albat'-ov broke ail reeardi Eh vessels of her class daring her trials off Lorient. She ha? proved to be faster than her designer ex Peeted. itatoa the Paris correspondent of ih" Daily Telegraph. Coin^ at full speed she averaged 42 1 i knots,65 words
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Article1097 1931-06-13 8 Chairman on the Darkesi Hour." The eighteenth ordinary general meeting of the South Malay Ruboer Plantations. Ltd.. was held at the office of the company. Hi. Philnot Lane, London, E.C. 3, on May 5. I9S1, Mr. Walter Miller, the chairman presiding. The ohairman said: Centlemen, 1 pMHM1,097 words
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Article142 1931-06-13 8 According to a cabled summrxy of the results of Chanftkat Tin Dred(ri ,X for 1930 4,Bi;> hours were worked duri the year (against 6.089 hours durin- jyoy 1,436,000 cubic yards were tinted (airainst 1.458.000 cubic yards., the recovery of ",n ore being 524 tons (a K ains j,142 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article440 1931-06-13 8 Issue \al. IM. Buyers Sellers £t £1 Asam Kumbang 18'- 21/6 cd. £1 £1 Austral Malay 18/6 20/I Ayer Hitam Tin 10/6 11/6 £1 £1 Bantfrin Tin 11 12/1 1 Batanir Padang 0.10 0.15 1 1 Batu Caves 0.25 0.30nom. 1 1 Bukit Arang 0.30 0.40nom, £1 £1 Burmah440 words
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Article261 1931-06-13 8 Issue Val. I'd. Buyers Sellers 2 2 Alex. Brick Ords. 1.60 2.00notn. 2 2 Alrx. Brick Prefs. 2.10 2.15 II il Hi it. Am. Tobacco 3.8.0 3.12.C 1 1 Central Engine 0.20 0.30nom. IN '.il Chinese Com. Bank 70.00 75.00 £1 £1 Con. T. S. 7' J, Prefs. 17/-261 words
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Article126 1931-06-13 8 Singapore Cold Storage 7 p.e. deb. of 1926 red. 1931-36 10S 105 ci. Singapore Municipal 5 p.c. of 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 par. 1% pram. Singapore Municipal 4to p.c. of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 M par Singapore Municipal 4H p.c of 1909 red. 1966 $1,000,000 91 par126 words
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Article366 1931-06-13 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's quotations. Today's Price Fraser Lyall Co. Evatt Allenby ($1) 0.70 0.90 0.70 0.91 <Uor Gajah ($1) 0.60 0.70 0.50 0.70 A. Hitoun ($1) 0J0 1.00 0.80 1.00 A. Kivning ($1) 0.20 030 0.15 0.25nom, M.alay ($E) 0.90 1.10 1.00 1.10 A.366 words
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Article524 1931-06-13 8 ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL.-2nd Sunday after Trinity. June 14, 1D31, 6.50 a.m.. Holy Comn.; 7.30 a.m.. Matins; 8.30 a.m.. Holy Cumn. i Choral) 10 a.m., Sunday School at St. Andrew's School 5.30 p.m., Evensong (Choral) and Sermon; Holy Comn. on Monday and Wednesday at 8 a.m., Tuesday at 7524 words
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Article206 1931-06-13 8 Singapore. June IS, SELLING. London, 4 months' eight 27/82 London, 3 months' sight 8/8 18/16 London, 60 days' sight 2/3 26/32 London, 80 days' sight 2 3 8/4 London, demand S3 23/32 London, T.T. 1/8 11 16 Lyons and Paris, demand 1430 Hamburg, demand 234 Vi New York,206 words
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Article74 1931-06-13 8 Singapore, June 13. Gambier 10.00 (Cube No. 1 unpicked).. 15.00 Copra 4.U0 mixed 4.0(1 Sago flour, Sarawak 17". White I'epper :i2.. r >0 Black Pepper 17.7.-. Pearl Sago 4.2!> small IV medium pearl 6.00 Rice, Siam No. 1 $138.00 Saigon No. 1 $128.00 Rangoon No. 1 $114.00 Siam, Parbiled74 words
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Article101 1931-06-13 8 Kerosene Oil. Par unit of 8 Imp. rii Fiih $5.13, Dragons $6.18, Crown (8 gU. in tint) $4.98, Crown (8 irl». in druir.o Cross (8 (In. in tins) $4.83, Crn-n ft K Ji. n, drums) $4.53, Shell and Coastlitfht Kerosene $0.38 per 2 tins, De»o«'s Imp. Brilliant 2 tins $5.38,101 words
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Article109 1931-06-13 8 The Week's Programmes From Saigon Station. The broadcasting: programmes from the Saigon Radio station for the week are given below. Orchestral concerts are lrvm approximately 8.45 to 9.45 p.m. Saturday. Ron'de des -Latins (Rszigade), Fantaisie sur I03 Contes d'Hoffmann (Offenbach), Toccata (pour violoncelle) Mme Simone Chefnay (Karjinsky), Scherzo109 words
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Article105 1931-06-13 8 A loss of «2,415 is reported by Remfteld Rubber Estates fur 1930 I against a profit of £7,029 for 1921>, out of which, however, fI.OOO was deducted for reserve for taxation and £2,500 for reserve for depreciation!. The loss reduces th« credit balance forward to £6,770, and this105 words
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Article184 1931-06-13 8 Today. Bangkok (HalrdM) p.m. South-east Borneo I Belawan I 3 p.m. Temhilahan and Indragiri i< bee SetiKj :t p.m. Java, South-West Sumatra, South Kast Bemeo, Celebe Moln< and Timor Dilly (Nieaw Eeelaod) p.m. Rhio, Billiton, Java, Boeth-Wi Sumaira, Booth-East Borneo, Celebes, .Moluccas ami 'I iraor Dilly (Teradjai184 words
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Article41 1931-06-13 8 By fc'pore Lcudoa Left Arrd. Dempo Talamba Kclix Koussel Kalyaii Johan de Witt Sibujak May 8 May 27 May 7 M.iy 30 May G June 1 May 15 June G May IC Juim! H May 22 Jui. 1141 words
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Article244 1931-06-13 8 KEI'PEL HARBOUR. Main Wharf The Cal.lc, Hon C Khftie, KeriU, Lch. Timah II. h. .Miriury, Dredger Tombakul. Dndinr Todak. Oil Wh:irf H M.S. ll.i.l.l. Coal Wharf Nil. VESSELS IN DRY DOCK*. Tanjong Pagar. Albert Dock CtaM Liirhtor "F," Tug Snada. Victoria Dock Nordhav. Keppcl Harbour. A Kind's244 words
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Article34 1931-06-13 8 From France, l>y D'Artagnan, t!ue :it Singapore daylight tomorrow. Kniin China :iml lapan, bf Kutfflgj due at Singapore daylight tomorrow. From China ;in<l Japan, by I'inatu' Mam. due at Singapore on Monday.34 words
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Article39 1931-06-13 8 The Chinese V tiiirii.-lration advtaM that U'l'M." > I ;il(li(s.-;il to plates ill China art- mbjcet to censorship. Senders ami iddrHMM of tdagiMM in code lantfuunc shoulil sulnnit t heir i-oilr to the Chinese Administration for examination.39 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement80 1931-06-13 8 ♦♦*»> M j 30 YEA*S I EXPEW EHCE I t You buy safely when you purchase Sterling X Silver and Electro- Plated ware from j U.S. OE SUVA AND BROS. JEWELLERS AND i DIAMOND MERCHANTS X 61, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. X X Tel. Silvabroe." Phone 454*. J Freckles you >lr<p.80 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous280 1931-06-13 8 MALAYAN METEOHOLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily Weather Report Bright Wind. Station, i Temperature Rain- Sun- Relative Direc- Speed Weather. 1 Max. Min. fall, shine. Humidity. tion. F. F. ins. hours. m.p.h. Alor Star ..89 74 1.43 4.7 93 KSF. I Overcnst Kota tianru KK 7G Nil U M Calm Cloudy K Tr.-n^anu280 words
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Miscellaneous180 1931-06-13 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOB THE WEEK. Saturday, Juno 13. H. \V. Ml 'a.m., V ft. 3 in., 8.20 p.m., 8 ft. 2 in. Sunday. June II. H. W. Ml a.m., 7 ft. 5 in., 8.5a p.m., 8 ft. 5 in. Inspection of troops !>y U.K. thr <;.>vcrnor, I'adanK, 7.J"> a.m. Monday, June180 words
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Article344 1931-06-13 9 London Stocks to be Down 900 Tons. LITTLE BUSINESS PASSING. (l!> Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore. Saturday, 11 a.m. Toda> "s I'rices ItuWur, !H, eiala per Ib. Tin. 12.'> tons at S:>2'. per picui. > e-lc rda\'s I'rices liubhcr. London id., unchanged. N<» York, ti ct»., down ct.344 words
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Article117 1931-06-13 9 During l'J.io :he in> »f Kaadaag Tin Dredging rked :i.:i:>2 boon (against ii.838 hour .luring IMS I and treated 74W,(MK) cubic I yards lasaiaet 1.257.000 cubic yards i for a return of IM ton.- of tin ore < against M tons). The average ra-. of treatment was il.117 words
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Article856 1931-06-13 9 The Weir Committee's Report. (Jrcat issues of both industrial and financial importance arc raised by the report of the Weir Committee on main line railway electrification. The document is now available, but time must be given to the various interests directly and contingently affected to reach their856 words
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Article55 1931-06-13 9 Tone of Market Stagnant. Latest Cable :—London Spot Sheet 3d. per lb New York :—Spot Sheet 0. cents 6 per lb. I.S.S. equal to London Standard itandard R.S.S. on Tender Spot June July July- Sept. Oct.-Dec. Buyer*. y. •ft 10 Selleri. Ml aw 9* •J\55 words
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Article359 1931-06-13 9 Lewis and Peat (Singapore) Ltd., in their report dated June 12, state The market has been lifeless during the past week and even the publication of i 'i lnn v stocks showing a decrease of 1,645 tons failed to arouse any enthusiasm. American questionnaire figures for May. published359 words
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Article101 1931-06-13 9 The dredire of Kramut Tin DredifiiiK worked 4,47(1 hours during tlie year ended Jan. 31 (the lir-L year of dredging operations) and treated 1^Ht.5,000 cubic yards for a recovery of 685 tens of tin ore. The average cost was .'id. per cubic yard. The net profit for the101 words
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Article60 1931-06-13 9 The figures in brackets give the outputs for the corresponding period of last year. Brunei United. :<2,T00 lb. (40,900 lb.). Changkat Scrdang. 23,051 lb. <24,.1« Mm. Henrietta. 69,000 lb. Haytor. 17,241 lb. Indragiri. 89.5G7 Ih. (93.3.11 Ib.i. Lunas. -39.400 lb. 137,050 lb. i. Nyaius. -32,900 lb. (31060 words
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Article30 1931-06-13 9 Barlow and C'j., report on June 11. as follows s— The market has been steadier during the past week. Closing quotations are as follows Sundric'l $1 mixed $u.kh30 words
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Article32 1931-06-13 9 The directors of The Ho Hong Bank. Ltd., have decided to recommend to the shareholders the payment of a 10 per cent dividend at the forthcoming general meeting.32 words
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Article923 1931-06-13 9 Optimistic Outlook For The Future. An exhaustive and penetrating analysis of the economic situation in Great Britain was recently made bv Sir Walter Layton, editor of The Economist, and published in the Revue de Paris. The article served a? a heartening affirmation of the essential soundness cf923 words
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Article1533 1931-06-13 9 Valuation Surplus. REVIEW OF THE PAST YEAR. The two hundred and eleventh annual genual court cf the Royal Exchange Assurance was held en Apr. 29 at the head office of the corporation in the Roval Exchange, London. Mr. Vivian Hugh Smith (the governor) presided. Mr. E. dc1,533 words
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Article489 1931-06-13 9 Official List of Approximate Prices. The following rre the price*, cents per catt) when- m,t ctherwiie stated, prevailing at the Singapore market on June 12. as furnished by the Food and Market Ir pector Me.it. Beef steuk ir und i 4S per beef stew or miry IS, pork,489 words
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Article76 1931-06-13 9 KuRiiy, Junr IS, Foreiffn exchanges are Amsterdam. UM%, Athens 375. Bombuy Is. 6%d., Berlin 20..-.O'.., Brussels MJIfe Bucharest KIT. Ki« 3 i:i-lfi, Buenos Aires .it'i. (openh.iireti lH.lf.'... Geneva 2S.(M'i;. Helsinefurs l'.i:: llonit Konif IH4. Lisbon 110%, lUdlid I8i5, Milnn H2.K9'... Monte Video H%, Now V rk Ml Ml, OsloBritish Wireless - 76 words
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Advertisement33 1931-06-13 9 YOU CAN ONLY PUNT ONCE USE BEST SELECTED CLONES PRANG BESAR MALAYA'S PIONEER BUDGRAFT ESTATE For full particulars apply MANAGER. PRANG BESAR ESTATE, Telephone ?5, KAJANG. OR HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD. KUALA LUMPUR.33 words
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Article96 1931-06-13 10 Singapore. ALHAMBRA.— CharIie Chaplin in City Lights, c.15— 9.15. Phone 6909. CAPITOL.— Rar.go. 6.15— 9. ID. Phone 5261/2. EI'ROPE HOTEL.— Dinner and Danre. Robert Drescher's Famous Viennese Orchestra. GREAT WORLD.— Vaudeville, Open, Wayangs, Zoo. Gate after 6 p.m. 20 cents. MARLBOROUGH.— CharIie Chaplin in City Lights. 6.15—9.15. NEW WORLD.—96 words
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Obituary71 1931-06-13 10 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES DEATH. CHIA. —Chia Cheng Jin, age 12, proprietor of Chia Cheng Jin Co. and Brother of Mr. Chia Cheng Hoc passed away on Friday. June 11, IMI, at 10 a.m. at his residence No. 17, Kirn Yam Road. He leaves behind him his mother, his wife, one son71 words
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1209 1931-06-13 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 1931. IN CHINA TODAY. Seldom, if ever, in the course of his mo3t romantic career has Marshal Chiang Kai-shek displayed more real statesmanship than during the past six weeks. Going back a little further than that it is, of course, open, to question1,209 words
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Article1680 1931-06-13 10 Hew I Am Dealing With Social Pests. (By Jean Chiappe, head of the Paris Police, in an interview.) How immorality, the traffic in drug* and the exploitation of vice are being eo)>ed with in Paris today in told by one of the most successful Prefect*1,680 words
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Article12 1931-06-13 10 Mr. C. F. J. Ess has been appointed a sheriff for Singapore.12 words
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Article12 1931-06-13 10 Mr. B. R. Whitehouse has been ap pointed Registrar, Supreme Court, Malacca.12 words
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Article19 1931-06-13 10 Mr. S. C. Raffles, of the Trades ana Customs Department, Kuala Lumpur, ha returned from leave by the Rawalpindi.19 words
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Article19 1931-06-13 10 A Reuter cable from Stockholm announces the death of the Rev. C V. Lindstrom, a former chaplain in Kiukiang.Reuter - 19 words
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Article19 1931-06-13 10 Second-Lieut. F. G. Hill, S.S.V.F., has been promoted lieutenant. The rc;ignation of Second-Lieut. G. M. Burns hai been accepted.19 words
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Article22 1931-06-13 10 According to the Government Gasette Mr. A. J. Sheedy has been appointed to act as Chief Police Officer and Harbour Master, Malacca.22 words
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Article24 1931-06-13 10 The Rev. Keppel Gamier, Colonial Chaplain, Penang, and Mrs. Keppel Gamier, have arrived in London after a tour which included Jerusalem and the Holy24 words
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Article29 1931-06-13 10 Land. Mr. Khoo Teik Ec, the well-known advocate and solicitor of Kuala Lumpur left Singapore this morning by the Marnix van St. Aldegonde on a pleasure trip to Europe.29 words
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Article29 1931-06-13 10 The Council of the Royal Empire Society ha 3 elected as Fellows the following :—Hon. W. Nidler Mackay and Mrs. G. W. Ridgewell, Johore, and Mr. Hugh Whitfield, Selangor.29 words
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Article29 1931-06-13 10 Mr. J. S. W. Reid, who has been seconded for service in Johore, has been appointed Second Assistant Adviser, Muar, a Magistrate and an Assistant Collector of Land Revenue.29 words
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Article857 1931-06-13 10 THE GOVERNOR RETURNS. Hiavy rain fell shortly Mm U.K. 1 1: GcvcriK Sir Cedl ClenMBfti, arrived back in Singapore this morning, but cleared up in time for the ofieial landing 1 Perhaps this may bo taken as a good augury for the future an indication that857 words
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Advertisement126 1931-06-13 10 PIANOS THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., OFFER RELIABLE PIANOS AT A MINIMUM PRICE. Upright Grand Piano, overstrung model by Hamilton, America. In perfect condition, a real bargain $250 Upright Grand, large overstrung model by Foster A Co. N«w York. A powerful toned instrument, suitable for a Cinema or Club $273 Robinson126 words
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487 1931-06-13 11 "WITHIN THREE MONTHS." Resumption of Control Foreshadowed. MARKET SCEPTICAL. Governor's Prosperity Speech Coincidence. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penan?, June 12. There is a persistent rumour in the market hen that there will be a resumption <»f lubher restriction very soon. Some broken and487 words
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Article185 1931-06-13 11 Impossible to Give Direct Assistance. Rugby, June 12. lln second interim report of the Colonial Development Advisory Committee, which has been issued a:; a white paper, nhcwa thai assistance amounting to over £1,600,000 has l» en recommended toward i a triiiit variety of development schemes, of which I185 words
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Article72 1931-06-13 11 Indian Delegates' Withdraw From Labour Conference. Geneva, June 12. There was n'lisatlon at the Labour c today when Sir A. ("haul (one of the Indian employers' delegates) I and Mr. GhoOS and Mr. I'rasad Bagh u> the employers) as a protest :u.uii>'. the validation of the nominationReuter - 72 words
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Article42 1931-06-13 11 Forty Cancellations Owing To Depression. London, June 1-. T':v White Star, Cunanl, Canadian Pacific, United State Gorman and French lines are involved in extensive cancellation.-, of trans-Atlantic sailingJ ion. So far the canfor the forthcoming leases) amount to 10.— Keutcr.42 words
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Article242 1931-06-13 11 Sequel to Competitions On the Derby. London, June 12. The Daily Mail, the Daily Herald and the Daily Mirror have been found guilty at B< w Street of offences under the Betting Acts, for running competitions in connection with last week's Derby, and have been substantially fined.Reuter - 242 words
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Article224 1931-06-13 11 Gialdini Sentenced In Milan. Milan, June 12. John (iialdini, an associate of Clarence Ilafy. was BOntanead to live years and ten months' imprisonment and fine.! 10,000 lire. I One year of the imprisonment and the whole of the fine were remitted under the public amnesty granted last year224 words
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Article80 1931-06-13 11 Suspension of Payment In Gold Urged. Ottawa, June 12. The SuapeSMaoa of the payment of Dominion notes in gold is urged in an amendment to the Budget moved in the House of Commons here. It is held that this plan would make available an increasing amount of currcacyReuter - 80 words
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Article, Illustration570 1931-06-13 11 Enthusiastic Welcome. LANDING AT JOHNSTON'S PIER. In spite of the sharp rainstorm just before H.E. the Governor was expected to arrive at Johnston's Pier hundreds of people of all nationalities crowded the vantage points to witness the official reception to Sir Cecil dementi on his return570 words
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Article329 1931-06-13 11 Liberal-Labour Talks. LLOYD GEORGE'S DASH BACK FROM SCOTLAND. Rugby, June 12. The leaders of the Liberal and Labour Parliamentary Parties met today to explore the situation that has arisen over the Liberal Party's amendment to an important clause in the land taxation proposals of the329 words
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Article58 1931-06-13 11 Police Officer Shot Dead In Buenos Aires. Buenos Aires, June 12. A police lu.-pectc r was shot dead and ancther police official was wounded b> shots from a motor-car today. The murderer' escaped. Five bombs were exploded outside the police station at La Plata, but no one wasReuter - 58 words
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Article, Illustration27 1931-06-13 11 I!.E. the Governor inspecting the Guard of Honour provided by the S.V.C. after his official landing at Johnston's Pier this morning.27 words
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Article, Illustration581 1931-06-13 11 LAWRENCE OF ARABIA IN CHINA Extraordinary Story From Shanghai. Shanghai, June 12. An extraordinary story is current in Chinese political circles to the effect that ex-Colonel Lawrence of Arabia recently visited Hong Kong and Shanghai under an assumed name. He came, it is alleged, from Singapore. The purpose of his581 words
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Article560 1931-06-13 11 Yuta's Captain Gives His Version. A CLEAR DAY. The Poseidon Seen Four Miles Away. Newchwang. Jum 1-. Captain Tadashi lyeishi, the Japanese master of the freighter Tata which sank the Poseidon, interview ii( hHfaqr. gives the full story of the iJHltir After expressing his sincere regretReuter - 560 words
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Article153 1931-06-13 11 Attempt to Raise Hull To Be Made Today. Cfcafoo, June 12. The American Navy's submarine salvajre vessel I'itfimi arrived at Weihaiwei yesterday afternoon and her divers today fastened a wire cable round tin- Poseidon. Tomorrow an attempt .will be made to raise the wreck. One survivor today entered153 words
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Article46 1931-06-13 11 Freight Rate Increase of 1") Per Cent. Suggested. New York, June 18. The L'nit<-<i Btetaa raihrmyi have decidtJ to a-k the Inter-State Commerce Committee to authori-c u l. r > Mr n-nt. increase in freight rates, resulting in an annual increase of $400,000,000 year. Reuter.Reuter - 46 words
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Advertisement67 1931-06-13 11 I TODAY'S FEATURES. Page j Eng'ish Turf Topics 6 Around the Markets.— By the Financial Correspondent 9 The Cleaning- Ip of I'aris. By Jean (hiappe 10 Mr. Norman Brookes Interviewed 12 Chinese Defeat R.A. U Services' Bad Start Against Etceteras 1 -I County Cricket II Pages for Women Readers 167 words
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Article1179 1931-06-13 12 Promising Juniors. MR. NORMAN BROOKES INTERVIEWED. Mi. Norman Everard Brookes, probably the greatest Australian tennis player of all time, is at present staying in Singapore, in the course of a holiday to recuperate from the effects of a motor accident some short time ago. He is1,179 words
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Article468 1931-06-13 12 Problem of Huge Budget Deficit. Berlin, June 12. A sudden crisis has arisen as a result of the demand of the German People's Party, c.f which Dr. Curtius is a member, for the convocation of the Reichstag next week to discos* the emergency decrees. As the NationalistsReuter - 468 words
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Article87 1931-06-13 12 Attack on Mr. St. Alban Smith. Xarainasamy. the drunken Indian who was charged with attacking Mr. St. Alban Smith of the Seletar Plantations, Ltd., with a piece of heavy pipe, was again before Mr. G. C. D.idd, the Singapore Criminal District Judge, this morning, and convicted on87 words
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Article88 1931-06-13 12 Condition of Supreme Court Judgment. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, June 12. When a suit in which two Malays are paitu was mentioned in the Supreme Court today it was announced that the parties had agreed to come to terms if the plaintiff would go to88 words
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Article65 1931-06-13 12 Suggestion That Next Should Be Held in Far East. Geneva, June 12. The suggestion was made by the Japanese Workers' delegate, Mr. Kawamura, the International Labour Conference here today that the next conference should be held somewhere in the Far East. The Austrian and the Swiss delegates suggestedReuter - 65 words
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Article226 1931-06-13 12 Also An Aeroplane And Printing Presses. Peking, June 12. Music hath charms to soothe the bandit breast. A letter from the Rev. B. N. Nelson states that his captors are making demands for further articles, including pianos and organs, as well as 360,000 feet of telephone226 words
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Article209 1931-06-13 12 The Austro-German Customs Union. Rugby, June 12. The Foreign Secretary (Mr. Arthur Henderson), addressing the League of Nations Parliamentary Committee on which all parties are represented, gave an account last night of the recent League meetings. He said the uneasiness created in Km. pe by the proposed Austro-GermanBritish Wireless - 209 words
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Article93 1931-06-13 12 Al (a pone and 68 Others i Indicted in Chicago. Chicago, June 12. Al Capone and 68 others, many of whom are members of Al Capone's syndi- cate, have been indicated by a Federal Grand Jury for a conspiracy to violate the Prohibition Law. Reuter. Later The93 words
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Article267 1931-06-13 12 Gaol for Story of a Dredge In Siam. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, June 12. Sentences were delivered by the police magistrate today in the case in which a Eurasian named Tang thing Yin and two Chinese, Chan Hing and Chung Vat, were charged with attempting to cheat267 words
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Article71 1931-06-13 12 Heavy Sentences Passed In Rumania. Bucharest, June 12. Described by the Public Prosecutor as mercenaries whose misdeeds lacked any higher motive than that of making money, 27 persons were sentenced to from one to 20 years' penal servitude here today on charges of espionage on behalf of Russia.Reuter - 71 words
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Article293 1931-06-13 12 Conversion Plan Approved By Labour Caucus. Canberra, June 12. The Labour Caucus, by 26 votes to 13, today adopted the plan proposed by the Confin-nce of Prime Ministers. Reutei. A previous message (dated Melbourne June 9) said: Voluntary conversion of Australia's internal debt in order to avert the293 words
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Article169 1931-06-13 12 China's Population Today According to Census. Nanking, June 12. The Ministry of Industry has issued the census statistics, which reveal that the population of China is approximately 474,418,000. No details are given and it is not stated whether the figures include China's dependencies and territories but the figure is169 words
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Article173 1931-06-13 12 No New Proposals Yet Received. Rugby, June 12. It was reported at a special meeting of the Mine-woikers' Delegation, which is trgagtd in consultations with the owners on the position likely to arise next month on the expiration of the present Act regulating working hours, that the conversations173 words
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Article159 1931-06-13 12 Reason for Resignation Of His Post. Washington, June 12. Though Nanking has not accepted Mr. C. C. Wu'S resignation this has not altered his determination to retire, at least temporarily. He has already said farewell to President Hoover and Colonel Henry L. Btimson Reuter. Mr. C.159 words
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Article358 1931-06-13 12 Perak Gangsters. SEQUEL TO MURDER OF POLICEMAN. (From Our Own Correepondeal < Ipoh, .lune IJ. Another Kant; robbery has ended in thd death of a shopkeeper. A gantf of eleven Chines, entered a house at Gopeng occupied by a retail trader, his wife and son at358 words
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Article315 1931-06-13 12 CRASS IGNORANCE." Planting Comment On Estate Supervision. The Planter, in its June number, comments on recent discussions of the cheapest method of arranging for supervision of estates as follows "We supjtoe it is only human nalum to wish to air one's views on abstruse and difficult problems, more especially if315 words
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Article61 1931-06-13 12 Bill Read a Second Time In Commons, Rugby. JllM \2. In the House of' Commons thU morning the Mauritius Loan GoarantM Bill, autht rising the Treasury t<i guaranteu the principal and intere.-t of the |75O,WHJ loan to be raised by Mauritius for the ipair of damage caused hyBritish Wireless - 61 words
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Article53 1931-06-13 12 Report of Gama's Death Unfounded. Allahabad. May > Gama, the Vworld's champim wrestler, news of whofce death has l>een UTOnoOIHIy reportea fVcm Amritsar, is at present in Patiala. It will be remembered thai. his last public appearance was against Zybsco, whom he defeated in a «hort bout to53 words
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Article57 1931-06-13 12 Mr. Sidney Dant is to speak at i meeting arrant;* l for .Sunday night ;i B.HO tn the large hall of the V.M.C.A. This is the last of the series urranged by the V.M.C.A. prior to the school holidays. Mrs. .1. H. MittW will miik. an. l Mr.57 words
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Advertisement114 1931-06-13 12 A DOCTOR'S BILL OR JUST 60 CENTS O It's the first »ign of a cold that spells Danger". ..and unless you do something you're in for another trying exj«rience. Why suffer needlessly when a cold can be so easily stopped... and in a most ptßMMst way. People who know, recommend114 words
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Article359 1931-06-13 13 Services vs. Etceteras. POTTER TAKES FOUR OF THE 5 WICKETS DOWN. When play in the S.C'.C. tournament match closed yesterday the United Services, wh.> were playing: against the Etceteras, had lost five wickets for only •i'J. This comes as a surprise since the side is one of359 words
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1978 1931-06-13 13 NEW RACEHORSES FOR MALAYA. ENGLISH TURF TOPICS. Form of Some Recent Importations. Since the raising of the ban on Um importation of net horses into Malaya, in addition to the maidens impnrtr<l l>v the various Turf Clubs there has boon a steady stream of new horses arriving l'or private owners.1,978 words
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Article598 1931-06-13 13 GUNNERS BEATEN BY CHINESE A." Reserve Division Match. HOUGH PLAY AT ANSON ROAD. Chinese "A" 2; R.A. .0. The Chinese "A beat the R.A. in a l.'.seive Division match yesterday at the Stadium by two clear goals. It is to be regretted that most of the player* lost their tempers598 words
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Article117 1931-06-13 13 Match Between Chinese And Gloucesters. The Gloucesters will meet the Chinese in :i First Division match today at the Jalan Kesar Stadium. It will lie remembered that when th» teams first met some time in April, the < lunese lost by the only goal of the match. The117 words
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Article, Illustration300 1931-06-13 13 Miss E. Wilson's Success At Portmarnock. Portmarnock, June 12. In the British Women's Open Golf Championship final today over .'it! holes Mies Enid Wilson defeated Miss Wanda Morgan by 7 and 6. Reuter. Miss Enid Wilson might with some justification be set down as the300 words
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Article61 1931-06-13 13 The arrears of wages due to the Clapton Orient players are understood to have been paid. The money has been found by the Arsenal F. C. The considerable sum due to Mr. Peter Proudfoot, whose engagement as manager has been terminated, has not yet been paid. It is61 words
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Article125 1931-06-13 13 One Change in Team to Meet Indo-Ceylonese. The following have been invited to play for S.C.C. in their First Division match against the I.C.F.A. on Tuesday next at Jalan Besar Stadium F. M. Adam J. G. Glasgow and C. Thornton D. R. Harper, A. K. Reade and A.125 words
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Article692 1931-06-13 13 Hobbs and Sutcliffe. GLOUCESTER DISMISS TOURISTS FOR 89. Hobbs and Sutcliffe, England's famous opening batsmen, made another great partnership when playing for the Players against the Gentlemen at the Oval. They both obtained centuries, and the fact that the side was all out for less692 words
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Article152 1931-06-13 13 Provides Work for 20,000 Exchequer Helped. Greyhound racing provides work for 20,000 men and women, according to ligurcs compiled by the National Greyhound Racing Society. It is not only in the direct employment given to the hundreds nevessary for Ihe running of a racecourse that greyhound racing has152 words
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Article98 1931-06-13 13 Records Broken in Inter-Team Events. Two Y.M.C'.A. swimming records were broken at the V.M.C.A. swimming pool yesterday evening during two of the events for the senior and junior inter-team tßampionships. In the junior 120 yards breast stroke, Lee Hin Ming returned the time of 103 seconds which is98 words
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Article59 1931-06-13 13 Results of Games in the Two Major Leagues. New York, June 13. Results of yesterday's baseball games were National League. Pittsburgh J Chicago 7 Cincinnati 0 St. Louis 5 New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston 4 3 7 American League. New York 11 Boston Philadelphia I Washington 7 Reuter.Reuter - 59 words
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Article75 1931-06-13 13 An additional attraction has been added to the programme of the vaudeville show at the Great World tonight in five boxing bouts of four ruurflreeach. The main event will be a four-round contest between Kid Gabo and Chua Lai. It will be remembered that the two boxers met75 words
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Article173 1931-06-13 13 Saturday, June 13. Football: S.A.F.A. Ist Div. Gloucesters vs. Chinese, Jalan Besar Stadium 2nd Div. Police vs. Straits Cattle T. Co., Police ground. Cricket: S.C.C. Tournament: Etceteras vs. Services, Padang S.R.C. vs. S.C.C. Merchants, S.R.C. Raffles Institution vs. S.C.C. R.I. S.C.R.C. vs. Ceylon S.C., S.C.R.C. Selangon Races, 3rd173 words
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Article288 1931-06-13 13 Semi-Finals and Finals Next Week. Arrangements have been made for the semi-finals and finals in the singles and doubles of the S.L.T.A. championships. It is announced that the singles semifinals will take place on Monday, the doubles semi-finals on Tuesday, the singles finals on Wednesday, and on288 words
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Article97 1931-06-13 13 Perry and Austin Win Semi-Final Matches. Eastbourne, June 12. In the semi-final round of the European Zone of the Davis Cup competition F. J. Perry (Great Britain) beat Jiro Sato (Japan), 6—l, 4— 6, 7—5, 7—5, and H. W. Austin (Greet Britain) beat H. Sato (Japan).97 words
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Article129 1931-06-13 13 Final of the Russian Pool Tournament. The final cf the Russian Pool tournnment (250 up) was played at the S.C.C. yesterday, and resulted in a win for A. D. Baktr and C. M. Van Cuylenburg over E. A. Hudson and H. A. Bassett. Van Cuylenburg made a break129 words
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Advertisement40 1931-06-13 13 RECORDS MID-JUNE NOW ON SALE Which include numbers by Gracie Fields, Frank Crumit, George Metaxa, Melville and Oldham, Marek Weber's Orchestra, etc., and twelve of the latest dance tunes. S. MOUTRIE Co., Ltd. (IneorpormUd la Heat E*ag) RAFFLES PLACE SINGAPORE.40 words
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Advertisement26 1931-06-13 13 DROSTE'S Plain Milk Chocolate Pastilles. ONCE TASTED ALWAYS ASKED FOR In 1 Ib. Ib. U Ib. tins. Obtainable Trom ull first class dealers. Beware of Imitations.26 words
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Article, Illustration1314 1931-06-13 14 Margaret Carlton - FASHIONS I Saw at The Royal Academy. Margaret Carlton By I.omlun, |fe) l:; ONE <"'" alway: rely upon seeine all that is new an< smart in early sum mer fashions at the Koyal Academy private view and thia yeai was no exception to the rule. Indeed the eyes of the1,314 words
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Article, Illustration1042 1931-06-13 14 For this Present Year. An Interview With Suzanne Lenglen The Famous Tennis player WHAT women wear for sport is all a question of point of view. And after Hnearly two years designing for women of 'all nationalities, all ages, all figures and all mentalities, I am learning that1,042 words
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Article100 1931-06-13 14 In this age of modern marvels the old Eecret formulae of past centuries are otten regarded with contempt. But thi-u- is one formula as potent now as it was over 100 years ago. When mail coaches wore rumbling over the King's highway and sedan chairs swinging along100 words
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Article, Illustration971 1931-06-13 15 Rosita Forbes - "Women have Forgotten how to say NO!" Rosita Forbes. Rv iy| KN hav<; always preferred the woman mg mai e> she would offer him the excitewho says "No," and they will continue rnent of a hunt. to do so as long as there is a flicker of hunting instinct left971 words
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407 1931-06-13 15 THE RIGHT WAY TO BUY SHOE COMFORT. A GLANCE at the fitting department of any large shoe store will show that not one pi rson in ten has tha least idea of the correct way to choose shoes. A prod here, a squeeze th( re, a writrirU 1 of the407 words
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424 1931-06-13 15 The woman who won't can do what she likes with life and with men. Every one of us covets the thing denied to us, but this instinct is stronger in the predatary sex. So it is with the African hunter, who, with every sort424 words
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Article374 1931-06-13 15 A Modern Nanny - A Modern Nanny By IN walking and in talking eh IIdren vary to such a degree that it is almost impossible tc arrive at a set ago at which a baby will do either. Mi mothers experienc? a frenzy o' anxiety if their baby is374 words
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Article58 1931-06-13 15 Sales of wives are now getting frequent in the norih-country. At one of these disgraceful exhibitions at Manchester we learn the husband officiated as auctioneer. Who'll buy my wife said he. A fine wife, a handsome wife." And say a good wife," xaid she. "No, no!" he replied. I won't58 words
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Advertisement236 1931-06-13 15 gg^? ■HA^^o^gl tfrW gggggfl gg» Tgt^ H B^^flg^^gStfMgcbflß b3W gQH k^^ v^ T^BB j c\ <\\ Mar \^\Awy gg^^ ggsL V\ \1 fvpsh fiTirl nlpvt I JfJ/// imi^. tof I 11 1 ILI LI 1 1 V mill U'//jß'/t) F.r-\F .r-\ Before and during those strenuous hours of f// W/ffi236 words
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Article278 1931-06-13 16 Scottish Team Lose In Italy. British soccer suffered another humiliation before Mussolini and a crowd of oiiii, when Scotland lost against Italy 0 on May 20. Italy's superiority, especially in at'ack, was pronounced in the first half, in .vhieh the Scottish goal underwent frequent periods of hot pressure.278 words
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Article265 1931-06-13 16 Harrow's Bid to Beat Eton In Annual Match. Will Harrow beat Eton on the cricket field at Lord's this year In other words, will Wilfred Rhodes, the famous Yorkshire all-rounder, beat his old team mate, George Hirst, who coaches Eton That is the question every schoolboy is265 words
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Article83 1931-06-13 16 Jim McHarp; Still Scottish Flyweight Champion. Before 10,000 people at Firhill Park, fiJMtflfnT. in mail week, Jim McHarg (Glasgow) rvtainrd his Scottish flyweight f'tle by out-pointing Jim Campbell (Glasgow over IS rounds. McHarg scored with heavy hooks to head and body, and, besides being superior at long i-ange.83 words
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Article333 1931-06-13 16 Widespread Organisation Discovered. What promises to be one of the most sensational espionage trials ever held in Rumania or in Europe opened at Bucharest on April 27 when 35 persons, including two army officers, Major Varzaru and Second-Lieutenant Holea, both in uniform, and three women, appeared333 words
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Article41 1931-06-13 16 An expenditure of £1,150 is being voted by the L.C.C. for the re-erection of the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, including the statue cf Eros, in Piccadilly Circus, W. The work will be carried out by the London Electric Railway.41 words
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Advertisement301 1931-06-13 16 CARBONIC ACID I GUARANTEED FRESH AND CHEMICALLY PURE I SUPPLIED IN OUR OWN CONTAINERS /'Phone *****. FAB EAST OXYGEN S ACETYLENE Co., Lid\ QUICK TO START £«W^fl|JSjgffiSg3gg^^^ NEWLY discovered improvements Bm^^M&£|&fi now give dAVMOfye batteries HSj[^^^S^Sj^r^B^^ added pojver which lesults in f |||j4 Let us put a Prest-O-Lite in your301 words
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Article1829 1931-06-13 17 Solicitor Charged. BOTTOM OF THE WHOLE TROUBLE." I never make the submission that there is no ease to meet, but in this I am confident then' is none," urged Mr. V l>. knowles. eouoael for Mr. M. V. Pillai. the Singapore advocate and solicitor. when the1,829 words
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Article122 1931-06-13 17 Eight Men Arrested In Scotland. A serious disturbance between Roman Catholics and Protestents occurred at Cur fin Grotto, Lanarkshire, recently. A crowd of Orangemen returning from a church service were passing the Grotto, when several hundred Roman Catholics began singing Safe in our Father's Arms.'' The Orangemen replied122 words
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Article1009 1931-06-13 17 Amalgamation of Ceylon And Malaya Committees. A meeting of the beard <>r me na g t inent of the Rubber Research Scheme (Ceylon) was held on May 21, in Colombo, with Dr. W. Youngman in the chair. Thechairman welcomed to the board Mr. I. L. Cameron, who1,009 words
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Advertisement84 1931-06-13 17 KlUlman'a the nquisiir loUtt •nap— with il» rluaive frafranre— di'lifhu j our imagination. lc» Im■rious liiih.T, mild nu-diraiioa. •jaaaaaa. thoroughly rlranaea. aa. ■inline i-alur.- s own mystic aamer lo rlrar iho romalciion of akin bl.mi-h. This ...u, is aim aa aid la Ike Irralmin! of h-rcMrs. Tao»e aa. Pi. in*84 words
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Advertisement176 1931-06-13 17 -Bread and milk rjL f kVlllt Bread and Milk at a party' How unjust! How awful! ?Hut the curious thing is that the P children liked it tetter than the +ILJL. &L i cakes. For the milk, you see. uas J^^tW Milkmaid Milk spread nice and i;^ f*S pA- thick176 words
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3606 1931-06-13 18 The Slump And The Peasantry Hard Work In Hard Times Looking After The Mining Coolies Selangor Committee's Task The Rubber Vigilantes— What Can They Do? Kuala Lumpur's Rabies Campaign Weapons In The Kamjongs. (By Our Koala Lumpur Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 12. U'ROM all3,606 words
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Article60 1931-06-13 18 Prince of Wales's Surprise Visit To the Adelphi. London, Jine The Prime of Wale 3 and the Spanhli Ambassador, Senor Perez Ayala, today, saw thp performance of a Spanish dancer, Argentina, at the Adelphi Theatre. The Prince's visit was a complete surprise. Argentina was given a great reception,60 words
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Advertisement119 1931-06-13 18 WRSGHT'I Coal Tar Soap Strerf j M KWONG YU£ LOONG. HARDWARE MERCHANT. 22, Sooth Bridge Knnd. Singapore, S.S. S!K( lALISE IN ALL KINDS OF LAMPWAKK. ELECTRIC BULBS, LAMP SHADES, CARPENTER AND MASON TOOLS, ENGINEER Tools. CUTLERY, BHASSWARr, AND ALL KINDS OF BUILDING MATERIALS. ALL ORDERS ARE EXECUTED PROMPTLY. PRICE MODERATE.119 words
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Article1233 1931-06-13 19 R. ESNAULT PELTERIE - All Aboard For The Moon R. ESNAULT PELTERIE BY INTERPLANETARY TRAVEL ON ITS WAY. (THE FAMOUS FRENCH INVENTOR AND PIONEER OF AVIATION) A S SOOX as the human mind opened to the understanding of things, it 1 1 wondered why human beings could not fly and travel about in space1,233 words
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Article277 1931-06-13 19 Rocket Which Carries Hundreds of Miles. London, May 26. A weapon which, it is claimed, could destroy London has been invented in France. This model of a new military instrument that would make London as vulnerable to attack as if it were situated in the heart of277 words
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Article320 1931-06-13 19 Bad Language Worse Since the War. London, May 22. Public school boys have been the target of somewhat fierce criticism this week. In nine cases out of ten, the principals of firms are unqualified to visit foreign markets because of the education they received at public schools." Thus320 words
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Advertisement184 1931-06-13 19 Wondrous white linen— j Jjf* soft to touch Linen and white things washed with Sunlight Soap are white and fresh as newly fallen snow. How proud you are of your washing when you look upon that dazzling whiteness! How the soft feel of the clothes pleases you! It is the184 words
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Advertisement191 1931-06-13 19 Ironif e (BRITISH MANUFACTURE THROUGHOUT) FOR CONCRETE FLOORING AND PAVING AND FOR WATERPROOMJG GENERALLY IRONITE IS WATER, OIL, AND GREASE PROOF.. IT HARDENS WATER-PROOFS CONCRETE FLOORS AM) ABSOLUTELY PREVENTS DISINTEGRATION AND DUST. Details Supplied By Sole Agents. United Engineers Limited. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) SINGAPORE— BRANCHES. I^-^l A SPECIAL.191 words
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Advertisement348 1931-06-13 20 OCEAN MOTOR POLICIES comfort of a saloon Tlie treedom rf a tower^^ Hn, v .jKC^^'t *&SS^Wtt; Nvafts^ The fines I value in small cars THAT'S what you get in the MORRIS i^yifSlDl V MINOR Folding Head Saloon. In BsS Kaui addition you have a car which offers you i^ pI^ShF348 words
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