The Straits Times, 25 June 1931
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Title Section44 1931-06-25 1 SINGAPORE: 78. CECIL ST. '('PHONE 6161)< The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLVENHAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 90 PAGES. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1931 PRICE 10 CENTS The Straits Times 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1931 PRICE 10 CLNTS44 words
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Advertisement115 1931-06-25 1 I 6.15 Tonight 9.15 ERIC VON STKOHEIM GREAT i GABBO" I'hone 5261-5262. j From the Glorious Health-giving Pastures Of the SWISS ALPS, comes to you i "BEAR BRAND j H"'''ClE\lC SWISS MIL"' r["''«WHio»ooirri«»«««» THE ORIGINAL AND GENUINE j SWISS MILK i i STERILIZED NATURAL UNSWEETENED CONDENSED SWISS MILK SWISS MILK115 words
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Advertisement160 1931-06-25 1 A, A> Tricoline Slumber Suits For Men. Plain shades and smart stripe designs (Registered). BRV* Sizes 36 38. 40, 42, 44 inches. IWhX Price $15. j|BBHIM\M \JT Tricoline is admirably suited for tropical 'tß^'^s 4ft fr"~ n Kht wear and its silky feel and wear 4^^T -^S^^ resisting quslities appeal160 words
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Advertisement12 1931-06-25 1 6.15 Tonight 9.15 ERIC VON STROHEIM J 1 "GREAT GABBO Phone 5261-5262.12 words
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Advertisement584 1931-06-25 2 P. 0., BRITISH JPA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England) MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnage due Spore. KIIYRER 9,000 June 27 RAJPU lA.VA 17,(10(1 July584 words
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Advertisement598 1931-06-25 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. ■BvlbsCflCsnssH^Bsrh^BswCssi fNIPPON YUSEN KAISHA). TO LONDON. Nsples, Marseille*, London, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Middlesbrough. Vessels Tonaage Due Sail KASHIMA MARU 10,000 July 2 S HAKONE MARC 10,500 Ji-ly 16 16 1 YASUKUNI MARU 12,000 July 29 30 SUWA MARU 10,700 Aug. 13 14 FUSHIMI MARU 11,000 Aug. 27 28598 words
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Advertisement437 1931-06-25 2 BURNS PHUP 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) aad the s.s. MANGOLA (3,362 tons) (Cargo only). The s.s. MARELLA is on* of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia, cabins437 words
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Advertisement603 1931-06-25 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LIMITED (Incorporated in Denmark.) Telephone 5325. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE To GENOA, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG and COPENHAGEN. Leave Spore Penang. t m.s. ALSIA July 15 July 17 m.s. JUTLANDIA Aug. 5 Aug. 7 m.s. LALANDIA Sept. Sept. 11 m.s MEONIA Sept. 23 Sept. 26 m.s. BORINGIA603 words
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Advertisement547 1931-06-25 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO, LIMITED. 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.547 words
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Advertisement555 1931-06-25 2 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Siam.) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE for Kretay, Trenceanu, Kelantan, liangnara, Telupin, Patani, Sincora, Lncon, Sichon, Bandon, Koshamui. Langsuan, Chumptn and Bangkok. Arrival Departure VALAYA June 28 July 1 MALINI July 5 July 8 SUDDHADIB July 12 July li The steamers are fitted throughout555 words
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Advertisement474 1931-06-25 3 OCEANIC AND ORIENTAL NAVIGATION CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. TACOMA ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP CO., TACOMA, WASH. STATES STEAMSHIP CO., PORTLAND, ORE. JOINT SCHEDULE Sailings for United States and Canada Points from Hong Kong. San Francisco and Los Angeles. S.S. GOLDEN RIVER sails from Hong Kong July 16 San Francisco and Portland. S.S.474 words
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Advertisement534 1931-06-25 3 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LI N t o»W AMERICAN MAIL LINE ROUND-THE-WORLD INCAI'ORE, PENANG, COLOMBO. SUEZ PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA, MARSEILLES. NEW YORK AND BOSTON. Arrive Leave Leave Spore Spore Penang i'KES. VAN BI'REN July fi July 0 July II IRES. GARFIELD July 20 July 23 July 25 IKES. POLK Autr.534 words
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Advertisement641 1931-06-25 3 ELLMAN BUCKNALL I STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in F.ngland) "ELLKRMAN* LINK. Passenger and Krc>'nt Service* to UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT Via Porta and Soex CanaL OUTWARDS. Tp HONG KONG, SHANGHAI and JAPAN Steamer Due S'porc CITY OF HALIFAX July 20 HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY OF BATAVIA for Havre, L'don, R'dam H'burg641 words
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Advertisement1460 1931-06-25 3 BANKING ANNOUNCEMENTS. I «^a..»»»»»»»«a.»a—^l..™ i ■■.—^-a— _^.^_i^_^ M THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. I Incorporated in England) Capital Authorised M a 5.000.000 Capital Subscribed n 1300,000 Reserve Fund and Baat 1666,845 Capital paid op 1,050,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Esq.: Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J.1,460 words
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Advertisement779 1931-06-25 4 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. There are approximately seren words to a line and there is a flat rate charge of 26 csr.t- par l'ne per insertion with A rriniraum of one dollar per insertion. Advertisements will be accepted up to 10 «.m. on the day of <ssne. A fee of 25 cents779 words
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Advertisement852 1931-06-25 4 BOARD— RESIDENCE EXCELLENT accommodation far bachelors or married couples, recently built premises, fashioned on hotel rlan. Kvery comfort at unusually low terms. Phone 2462, 41, Stevens Road. PRIYATi: IWMII.Y have superior accommodation, suitable for Gentleman. Private vi randah. modern sanitation, telephone, tennis court, garage. Fif'cen minutes from town. A""ly 672,852 words
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Advertisement996 1931-06-25 4 BUSINESS PREMISES BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET TO LET TO LET, shops at Grosvenor Hotel Bids;. TO LKT, two storied godown. Road and Rlv«r frontage. Area 10,000 sq. ft. Apply OFFICES TO LET, 248, Battery Road, 424 Straits Times. 2nd floor. Apply Guthrie Co., Ltd. LARGE Basement Area to let in996 words
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Advertisement764 1931-06-25 4 PUBLIC NOTICES IN THE ESTATE OF SHAIK ABDULLAH BIN MARIE BIN TALIB, DECEASED. Notice pursuant to Section 29 of the Trustee Ordinance 1929. NOTICE is hereby given that all persons claiming to be interested as creditors, next-of-kin or otherwise, in the estate and effects of Shaik Abdullah bin Marie bin764 words
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Advertisement821 1931-06-25 4 PUBLIC NOTICES THE HO HONG BANK, LTD. Head Office Meyer Chambers, Singapore. NORTH BRIDC.E ROAD BRANCH. In order to proTiile better facilities to customers, business houses nnd residents in the North Division of tho Town this Bank will shortly open a Branch in North Hridge Road near its junction with821 words
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Advertisement468 1931-06-25 5 HOTELS Raffles Hotel Excellent Accommodation with Modern Sanitary Arrangements. TONIGHT Special "RANPURA" Dinner and Dance FOR RESERVATIONS PHONE 5381. GRILL ROOM SPECIAL DISH TONIGHT LAMB CUTLETS A LA ITALIENNE GREEN PEAS. CROQUETTE POTATOES. $1.75. Sea View Hotel All Rooms with Modern Sanitation. SPECIAITpiNNER DANCE EVERY WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY. THE EUROPE468 words
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Advertisement928 1931-06-25 5 LEGAL NOTICES IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS of SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. At 3 Originating Summons No. 138 of 1930. Between, OSCAR OL8EN, plaintiff, «nd, g'j'ng 1. <HEN CHIN THYE <m.w.), 2. L. A. A. A. N. ANNAMALAI CHETTIAR, defendant. To Chen Chin Thye, lately residing at No.928 words
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Advertisement810 1931-06-25 5 AUCTION NOTICES AUCTION SALE t valuable Singapore Town and Country properties. Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng ft Co's saleroom, No. SO, Chulia Street, on Wednesday, July 1, a: 2J» pjn. ot 1. Valuable freehold land and houses wn as Nos. 49, 51 and 55, Joo Chiat Road, gapore, area 28,517 3q.810 words
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Advertisement550 1931-06-25 5 GOULDS EVER OILED PUMP Tll model is suitable f° r a large variety of HH^nl H^M^^^is^k pumping services where Hp^J suction lift does not exB^^L ceed 22 feet. Ball bearc\ ■jßm ng cran^ s lafl an( con -'.'B^B necting rod sealed in eg grease, lubricated for i j^^ft'**^" life o£550 words
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Advertisement532 1931-06-25 5 TENDERS GOVERNMENT NOTICE Tenders will be received at the Colmhkl Secretary's Office, up to noon of July 8, 1S31, for the following work Erection of a new Central Police Station, Singapore. Ever/ person applying for a form or Tender will be required to deposit the sum of Op' Hundred Dollars532 words
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Article266 1931-06-25 6 Express Satisfaction On Kallang Scheme. The last meeting of the first year of the Singapore Rotary Club was held at Raffles Hlolcl yesterday w h6n Mr. Roland. Braddell, the president, was in the chair. The meeting was set aside for Club business. After tiffin the president alluded to266 words
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Article279 1931-06-25 6 Case Against Headmaster Again Adjourned. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, June 24. Before Mr. A. D. Vorke, the ButterWOTttl magistrate, the hearimr was c:>nt.inJi<l today of the MM in which Mr. X, !:i M. Si i, well, formerly headmaster of Bukit Mii lajani 'High School and279 words
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Article208 1931-06-25 6 Dispute Over Trade Mark On Batteries. The hearing was resumed, before Mr. Justice Palgrave Simpson this morning, of the case in which Sin Chon Seng is alleged to have infringed the trade mark known as Evertady," applied to cells for flafhlight batteries and used in electric torche.-. The208 words
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Article184 1931-06-25 6 Film May Be Seen In Singapore. The Margaret Morris film, which aptly epitomises the excellent work that is being done by Miss Margaret Morris in the educational and medical fields through her well-known system of dancing and physical culture, has been brought to the Far East for the184 words
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Article349 1931-06-25 6 Recalled by Death Of Mr. C. Agnew. The loss, 55 years ago, of a famous Gainsborough portrait, and its romantic recovery 26 years later, are recalled by the death, at the age of 75, of Mr. Charles Morlantl Agnew, one time member of the well-known349 words
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Article299 1931-06-25 6 Too Heavy Luggage Alleged at Inquiry. Was Lieutenant-Commander Gler Kidstnn's Puss Moth, ip which he and Captain Gladstone met their deaths, overloaded ''Come and see the luggage: hs has trot a d sea chest with him," said Captain Gladstone to a ground engineer at Johannesburg aerodrome before tho299 words
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Advertisement105 1931-06-25 6 X-, -'flftt IE A I IV\ OLD SCOTCH Hi:: MSTILLEKB ACKNCT, 1.11)., Tclinliurch. Scotland. H DIRECT FROM SHANGHAI W JUST UNPACKED U H LATEST CREATIONS H U IN LADIES' SILK UNDERWEAR W U BEST QUALITY GOODS U U RIDICULOUSLY LOW U Bi PRICES Do You Want to HIRE A Ceiling105 words
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Advertisement365 1931-06-25 6 (I (a good snaps HI of the prize-winning kind, \\/^!|J AGFA FILMS and That Wonderful Baby of Yours Vk- All Hk Sftap Him! i Win a Prize! j *\mß^£' Only a., 'iii 'is nttr K«4mk I national $173,000 Competition j->r pittmtt nuidi' brtuecn M*t s '> tUI n;id Ait(jii*t 31st,365 words
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Advertisement107 1931-06-25 7 NEXT WEEK'S the WEEK! "WHOOPEE!" 6.15 LAST NIGH J TONIGHT! 9.15 WARNER OLAND MARGUERITE CHURCHILL, MARJORIE WHITE JOHN GARRICK IN Fox Movietone's Baffling Mystery Drama Charlie Chan Carries On TOMORROW The Happiest and Brightest COMEDY OF THE YEAR! Marion Davies —IN— The Bachelor Father M.-G.-M. PICTURE AND Laurel Hardy in107 words
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Advertisement89 1931-06-25 7 3i (DHHHHHHHaHaHPHHHHHH|fIBIH H^ W^^m I HI iHh ft I Bo *c al L^Lt aa^a^l Utr I L^bh^ B^B^^^B^Hb^B^bl B^B^Bb^bV B^B^bk_ ~^B^B¥ B^B/^ I^Tsl TONIGHT gT| Two Famous Stars Return to TALK, TO THRILL! ERICH VON STROHEIM AND BETTY COMPSON IN i&SsQ'. Paramount's Masterly Singing, £Hp»li3; Dancing Dramatic Spectacle "The GREAT89 words
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Advertisement621 1931-06-25 7 HUNGARY'S GREATEST VIOLINIST SZIGETI TODAY A WORLD SENSATION. RECENT ENGLISH PRESS, 1929-30, TIMES. He played with a touch of the diablerie which one imagines must have been Paganini's secret. DAILY TELEGRAPH. A more brilliant performance than this it would be hard to imagine. LIVERPOOL POST AND MERCURY. He is one621 words
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Article339 1931-06-25 8 SHIPPING NOTES Committee's Recommendation On Scrapping. The repoii of the Committee on Obsolete Tonnage was Issued by the Board of Trad.- la t month. They state that they Red that it would be impossible to devise any scheme, either for scrapping <nly or for scrapping combined with rait,339 words
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Article201 1931-06-25 8 R.A.F. Bombing Practice Next Month. Vessels are warned of a bombing practice which is to i>e carried out early in July off the Royal Air Base at Seletar. The target, consisting of a wooden framework 1G feet square, which will float flush with the surface of the201 words
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Article68 1931-06-25 8 The travelling public and those following the progress of motor-ships will be ted to hear that the new F.uropeEgjrpt motor-veeael, Victoria, of the Lloyd Trie~tino Line on her ftVial trial= easily reached a speed of 25 knots. This motor-ship will be able to complete th;> voyage between Briadiaj68 words
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Article38 1931-06-25 8 li.,"i rniation has been received that the Outward Dutch Air Mail did not alight at Alor Star but flew direct to Medan. Correspondence conveyed! by this flight will probably reeefcrea 1 at SincMpore on Friday morning.38 words
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LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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Article481 1931-06-25 8 The following passer.pers for Sincapor :u lived from China and Jar>an yesterday b the I*, ami s.s. Ranpura Mr. and M.>. Bwby, Mr. G. Dav-. Mrs. Nathan, Mr. J. Shaw, Mr. M. Marr, Mr. sad Mrs, Ku T*ag Ben, Mr. K. C. Yemag and Mr. i;r.d Mrs. Muckenzie (PsMHIg).481 words
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Article206 1931-06-25 8 Singapore, June 2». BELUNU. London, 4 months' right 2/3 27/32 London, :t months' sight 2/3 13/16 London, 60 days' sight 2/3 25/32 London, 30 days' sight 2/3 3 4 London, demand 2/3 23/32 London, T.T. 2 3 11- l« Lyons and Paris, demand 1430 llnnil u !V, demand206 words
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Article182 1931-06-25 8 Singapore, June 2.'.. Ganilni-r R.7r. (Cube .No. 1 unpicked).. 1'..imi Cofw mb I mixed 4J0 Sago tli.ur, Sarawak 1.75 White Pappat 31.00 1 liloek l'r;>|irr 10M I'hm-I gaga 4 ti sn'-ill 6% mi'dium pearl COO Re*, &iaa Ni>. 1 $i:?r..oo Bair ri Nn. 1 $l3i;.0« lt:.:i:r<.on No. 1 ?12"J.0O182 words
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Article209 1931-06-25 8 Stations to be Heard In Malaya. (By Our Wireless Correspondent.) Singapore, Thursday The appended list of stations will .be broadcasting: this evening on the wavelengths given and at the times stated. The Saigon station is to give an attractive after-dinner programme under the direction of M. Andre209 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article438 1931-06-25 8 Issue Val. I'd. Buyers Sellers fl £1 Asm Kumbanc IK- 21/6 xd. U fl Austral Malay 18/8 20/- -5 Ayc-r Ilitam Tin 10/6 11/6 cd, £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 11/- 12/1 1 Ijutani; I'adang 0.10 0.15 1 1 Batu Caves 0.26 OJOnom. 1 1 Bukit Arang 0.30 0.40n0m. £1438 words
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Article265 1931-06-25 8 [MM Vul. I'd. Buyers Seller! 2 2 Alex. Brick Ords. 1.60 2.00n0m, !2 2 Alex. Brick lTef.. 2.10 2.15 niln il lirit. Am. Tobacco 3.1.1.0 4.0.0 1 <Vntr-.il Engine UIK 0.30n0m iui) CO Chinese Com. Bank 70.00 75.00 ft £1 Con. T. B. 1% Prefs. 16/6 17/3 £1 £1265 words
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Article125 1931-06-25 8 Singapore Cold Storage 7 p.e. •leb. of 1D26 red. 1931-36 103 105 cl. Singapore Municipal 5 p.c. of 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 par. 6% yrem. Singapore Municipal 4'- p.c. of 19U7 red. 1947 $l,t!O0,O0O 95 par Singapore Municipal 4V4 p.c. of J'.iU'J red. 1955 $1,000,000 05 par125 words
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Article377 1931-06-25 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's quotations. Today's Price Fraser Lyall A Co. Svatt Allenby ($1) 0.70 0.90 0.70 0.90 A lor Gajah ($1) 0.50 0.70 0.50 0.70 A. ]lit am (*1) 0.80 1.00 0.80 1.00 A. Kuning ($1) 0.20 0.30 0.15 O.li.'.nom. A. Malay ($2) 0.90377 words
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Article246 1931-06-25 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK Thnrerfay, June 2". H. W, 5.40 a.m., 8 ft. 1 in., 6.11 p.m., 8 ft. 2 in. Singapore Plocesan Conference, Clergy Retreat ends. Friday, June 2b. 11. W. 7.11 a.m <( ft., 7.:, p.m., 8 ft. 4 in. Meeting of Board »f Licensing Justice*, Magistrate's Ceurt,246 words
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Article154 1931-06-25 8 Today. Southern and Western India (Rohva) p.m. upper Burma, North aiiU Kait mum I Kaia;<ar BJB. lava, South-Went Sumatra, Roulh East Beraee, Celebes, Melaecas, and Tiawi Dillj -In slind* I |..m. U lut Pandjang, Bengfcalis, B Pakss Bars PsJ ikombo snd I'adunp (Tidore) ..A p.m. i'oeloL- Galang154 words
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Article41 1931-06-25 8 By Johan dt Witt Sibajak irina™ Central Metzinger I'. C. Hooft Comorin S pnre London l.*ft Arrd. ll.iv 15 Juro May 22 .Tun" 11 June IIS Kay 20 Jun" III May U .Innr- ID May 29 June CO41 words
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Article121 1931-06-25 8 Thu: Ship* alonfiide the Vvhmei or expected to arm.-. KEPPF.L HARBOUK. Main Wharf Th- Cihlc, I.rh. Tir.r.h H. I.<h. Mfiruiv, Si nan..-. If. I.iichter -I! Dndei Tembakul, Dredger Torlak, Lek. Diana 1. M. Urtr. Mami.:in'.', Tuu' l: >lani Oil Wharf Nil. Coal Wharf Nil. VESSELS IN DBT121 words
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Article64 1931-06-25 8 The P. and O. Khybcr with mails from Europe (London mails dispatched on June ■1) is expected to reach Penang at noon today. The mails will probably be forwarded from Prai by special train and should reach Singapore tomorrow morning. The time of delivery of correspondence to boxholders64 words
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Article295 1931-06-25 8 Programme of drills up to and for week vndinc June 28 Thursday, June 18, 5 p.m., Drill Hall, S. Fortress Co. 2 and 4 Malay Section, D. K. L. Training, Blakan Mati 5.16 p.m.. Drill Hall, "E" (Chinese) Co., RecruitsDrill 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall, Bde. Signal Section, Recruits—Drill295 words
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Advertisement53 1931-06-25 8 EJCPER* EHCE You buy safely when you purchase Sterling Silver and Electro- Plated ware from j U. S. DE SUVA AND BROS. JEWELLERS AND DIAMOND MERCHANTS 61, 1II.;H STREET, SINGAPORE. Tel. Sllvsbros." Phone 4549. Ipi&gSSr GIVES INSTANT RELIEF IN ff NEURAIGIA HEADACHE SORE TKIKWr.COUrONTIIE CHEST. SPRAINS. ETC Obtainable horn MEDICAL53 words
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Advertisement312 1931-06-25 8 KHABAROOSK, RUSSIA, 70.1 metres times uncertain, but can usually be hearH about 4 p.m. LONG ISLAND, W.2.X.V.. on either 62.5 or Sl.f.S metres, at 11 p.m. broadcasting music and news. (Note This station comes fairly strongly before midnight but fades away entirely before 1 a.m.) NAIROBI. KENYA COLONY. Y.L.O.. 31.1312 words
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Miscellaneous273 1931-06-25 8 MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily Weather Report. Bright Wind. Statijn. Tempernture Rain- Sun- Relative Direc- Speed Weather. Max. Min. fall, shine. Humidity. tion. F. F. ins. hours. m.p.h. Alor Star KH 73 0.14 O.t Cain Cloudy Kotn H.ihru 01 7:! 0.4:1 7.3 7.'. SSW 2 Fine K.TrtBg*au H7 74 Nil 1)3273 words
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Miscellaneous158 1931-06-25 8 KUALA LUMPUR RADIO. The Kuala Lumpur Radio Society will broadcast «he following programmes this week, «n a wave length of 5.1 metres Friday. (From the Studio).—6.3o to 7 p.m. recorded Malay music 7 to 7.30 p.m. excerpts from The Gondoliers (Gilbert and Sullivan) ".»."> p.m. Mr. Carl Law^on in The158 words
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Article301 1931-06-25 9 Rubber and Tin Prices Up. SHARE BUSINESS BROADENING. (By Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Thursday 11 a.m. Today's Prices Rubber, 9*« cents per Ik. Tin, 175 ton-; at $.">% per picul. Yesterday's Prices Rubber, London 3',»d., up 1-lfid. Sew York, *i cts., up ct. Market Tone Steady. Tin,301 words
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Article126 1931-06-25 9 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Araociution held its 1,023 rd auction on June 24, when there was catalogued 1,800.411 lb. or 803.75 ton* offered 1,628,757 lb. or 727.12 tons sold 1,207,595 lb. or 5»y.l tons. Spot. London 31'1M. New York 6H «s. PRICE REALIBED. Ribber Smoked126 words
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Article124 1931-06-25 9 The directors of the United Patani (Malaya) Rubber Estates report a profit of £3,775 for 1930 (against £41,706 for 1929), and, with £46,952 brought in, £50,727 is now available. No dividend is recommended, however (against 5 per cent) and after transferring 1 £775 to in-come-tax reserve, the balance124 words
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Article93 1931-06-25 9 The report of Changkat Salak Rubber and Tin states that the profit for 1930 amounted to £2.064 (against £17.403 for the previous Year), to which must be added £5,872 brought forward. No dividend is recommended (against 17 V£ per cent, on the preferred ordinary and 7'/i per cent,93 words
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Article73 1931-06-25 9 The United Sumatra Rubber Estates sustained a loss of £1,985 for 1930 (against a profit of £8,766 for 1929), and after providing £2,000 (the same) for amortisation of the mature area, the carry forward is reduced fnom £20,240 to £16,255. No dividend was paid last year. The crop73 words
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54 1931-06-25 9 12 o'clock noon, June 25. Bayer*. R.S.S. equal to London Standard Spot 9% Standard B.S.S. on Tender July 9'« July-Sept. 1014 Oct.-Dec. 10V4 Sellers. 10 11>V4 10% 10\ Tone of Market -Steady. Latest Cable London Spot Sheet 3Nd. per lb. New York Spot Sheet G.54 words
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Article1258 1931-06-25 9 If the Tin Quota Scheme Is Destroyed. MALAYAN INTERESTS IN SAFE HANDS. (By A. W. StilL) London, May 27. Wheat, like rubber, tin, silver, iron and steel, oil and scores of other commodities, has been suffering from severe depression, ruinously low prices, and grave dim: ultv in1,258 words
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Article545 1931-06-25 9 Bedford Plantations Meeting. The eleventh annual general meeting of Bedford Plantations Ltd., was he.ld at the offices of the secretaries, Harper, Giltillan and Co., Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, on June 16, 1931, Mr. R. P. Brash presiding. After the formal business of the meeting had been transacted,545 words
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Article502 1931-06-25 9 Straits Trading in Strong Position. Fraser and Co.'s report, dated June 23, states After a quiet opening the local market developed a considerably better tone in sympathy with the more cheerful conditions prevailing in London and New York. Three months' tin shows a considerable appreciation from £102 17s.502 words
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Article75 1931-06-25 9 Rugby, June 24. Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam, lL'.nu I*.1 Athens 375. Bombay Is. 5%d., Berlin 20.-J9H-, Brussels 34.93, Bucharest 817, Rio .3 29-32, Buenos Aires 35 3-16, Copenhagen 1K. 16%, Geneva 25.09, Helsingfors 193%, Hong Konft 11%, Lisbon 110%, Madrid 49.01, Milan 92.96%, Monte Video 28T», New Ycj-k 4.!>r,75 words
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Article675 1931-06-25 9 LONDON EXCHANGE PRICES MAY 27. Abacco (£1) Vi; Allagar (2/) /6; Amhersl (2/) /4%; Anglo-Malay (£1) 3/32; Ayer Runin? (£1) 15/32; na?an Serai (£1) 3/16; Bahru (2/) 2/; Banteng (£1) Batons Consolidated (2/1 /I>4; Batu Caves (£1) Batu Matang (2/1 1/3; Batu Tiga (£1)) 6/16; Beranang675 words
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Advertisement367 1931-06-25 9 Please Cut This Out For Future Reference. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Mt. EMILY SWIMMING POOL. REVISED TIME-TABLE. It is notified that, with effect from Sunday, 28th June 10,31, the above Pool will be available for the use of the Public in accordance with the revised time-table annexed, showing also amended charges for367 words
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Advertisement88 1931-06-25 9 THE HUB OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE. Founded over 210 years ago the Royal Exchange Assurance is the oldest composite insurance Office in the World, and the Head Office has occupied, the above site in the heart of t^e City of London for a:; many years. During this period it has88 words
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1003 1931-06-25 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JUNE 25.1931. THE AERODROME. When an authority of the standing of Air Marshal Sir GfofTrey Salmond declarcJ that :i proposed site for an aerodrome wa3 not suitable it was reasonab'e to suppose that the officials concerned would bow to the decision, however convinced they might1,003 words
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Article1129 1931-06-25 10 Diving Exercises Described From the Inside. The following account of life on board a suhmnrive, uhieh will be read iritk special iiwr- cst nt thi- present time, is by a resident of Malaiitt who I spDit eight year* in the mi/iwc.rive service during and1,129 words
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Article371 1931-06-25 10 The Rev. G. V. Summers, of the Methodist Episcopal Mission, Klang, with his family, has gone to Fraser's Hill for a short stay. Mr. Eu Tong Sen, with Mrs. Eu Tong Sen and family, arrived back in Singapore yesterday by the P. and O. Ranpura after spending371 words
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Article735 1931-06-25 10 WIRELESS WAVES There is irony in the contemplate :i of the fact that we in Singapore havi heard Rome, Lcndon, Paris and Hew York ovrr the ether before Koala LurajKiz ha- eoae in over the telephone land line, but it is encouraging to learn that \vireJess735 words
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Advertisement167 1931-06-25 10 i The Most Popular Bathing Costume Vjo/itfjf" 1 In Tl World (J NEW STOCKS OF MEN'S STYLES zTS^ at Four distinct styles Ten J'^^® different shades In sett -g^T'l jjjjfif jk;)/i colours, two colour harmo/~^L*p^B| _Jwlll n es three colour monochrofcjFw ma c harmonics, uad two 'VVMl'ip colour combinations in167 words
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Advertisement235 1931-06-25 10 AMUSEMENTS. Singapore. ALHAMBRA.— CharIie Chan Carries On with Warner Oland. 6.15—9.15. Phone CAPITOL.— Erich Von Strobe r.i and Betty Compson in T!ie Great Gabbo. Phone EIROI*E HOTEL.— Dinner and Dance. Kobeit Ureschcr's Famous Viennese OickMtra. GREAT WORLD.— Vaud.TiIU, Opera, Wayangs. Zoo, Sporting Field, etc., etc. MAUI. BOROUGH. -Janet Gaynor in235 words
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Advertisement40 1931-06-25 10 BVY ADVERTISED GOODS. Not all the advertising that ia offered to the Straits Times is accepted. Every effort is made to safeguard readers' interests and ALL advertisers using th. Straits Timca are, to the best of our knowledge, THOROUGHLY RELIABLE.40 words
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Article582 1931-06-25 11 Labour's Policy on The Hoover Offer. SNOWDEN EXPLAINS. Concession to India And Dominions. In Ihc House of Commons Mr. Philip Sniiwdi n "\plaine-d the policy of the-«,(i\criinn-nl for (jiving effect to Pteakleart Hoover's proposal anj added that the loss involved to tne current British Itudget might582 words
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Article329 1931-06-25 11 With India tc Share In The Relief. Although Hi- Majesty'i Government ii 1 the United Kingdom doe-s not regard 1-oover's propoaal as directly affecting the War obligations of the Domini-, n and India i. felt that we- should be interpreting the wishes of the country in declaring, freely,British Wireless - 329 words
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Article157 1931-06-25 11 Complaint of "Illicit Interference." Rome, June 24. A protest against the illicit interference of the Holy See in the internal affairs of Italy is contained in the Italian Government's reply to the Vatican. The note laments that the Holy See insirts by means of speeche3,Reuter - 157 words
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Article352 1931-06-25 11 The Details to be Made Public Tomorrow. Paris, June 24. Tha Ministerial Council has decided that the reply to Mr. Hoover's proposal will not be published until the PVime MinisUv (M. Laval) has made a statement in the Chamber of Deputies on June 26. The decision to deferBritish Wireless - 352 words
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Article90 1931-06-25 11 Effect of Doubts as To French Reply. Rugby, June 24. T)".' central tone of the Londcr stock nark-!- was easit r, this morning, in onaMtimca of doubts regarding the French nmly to the Hcovor proposal. British V'iiek- Washington. June 24. OSeiall at The White House state that rheReuter - 90 words
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Article340 1931-06-25 11 Pilot in Hospital. PLANE FALLS INTO A MINING POOL. I (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. June 25. As the result of a crash yesterday I morning Mr. D. H. Hodgson, a member of the Kuala Lumpur Flying Club, is now 1 in hospital and one340 words
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Article61 1931-06-25 11 Against the Midland Bank Dismissed in Boston. Boston, June 24. The $7,000,000 suit, brought by the Universal Adjustment Corporation of Boston against the Midland Bank Limited, London, in which the plaintiffs sough 1 to recover deposits made with the Midland Bank by the Moscow MerchantBank at the timeReuter - 61 words
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Article127 1931-06-25 11 Commons Question Regarding Policy. Rugby, June 21. Replying to a querlion in the House of Cr imons. Mr. F. Miontague, Undersecretary for Air, said he was unaware that the Indian Government had placed obsi^ick-s in the way of the flight over Indian territory of max-hine-, o:her thanBritish Wireless - 127 words
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Article86 1931-06-25 11 No Increase in Building Programme Warranted. Rugby, June 24. The First Lord of the Admiralty (Mr. A. V. Alexander), replying to a question askc 1 in the House of Commons, said the cruiser and destroyer building programme had beer: continually under consideration throughout the Franco-Italian negotiations. A3British Wireless - 86 words
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Article40 1931-06-25 11 I Reported to Have Resigned From Philippines. New York, June 24. The new. i;ape; i here state that Mr. Dwisrht Davis has resigned the Governorship of the Philippine Islands and intends to return to private life.— Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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Article38 1931-06-25 11 Doctors Satisfied With Her Progress. Rugby. June 24. The condition of the Princess Marie I^cuise showed a little improvement last night, and the doctors are quite satisfied with the progress she is making. British Wireless.British Wireless - 38 words
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Article369 1931-06-25 11 Crossing Under 16 Hours. AMERICAN PILOT'S FINE FEAT. Rugby, June 24. The record for the Atlantic flight, which was established in 1919 by the English airmen, Sir John Alcock and Sir Whittcn Brown, was broken today when, 15 hours and 48 minutes after leaving Harbour Grace,Reuter - 369 words
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Article138 1931-06-25 11 Bradford's "Sheep To Wearer" Record. Rugby, June 24. When Sir Mrlcolm Campbell returned from establishing a fresh world motor record at Daytona, he made a speech at Bradford, the centre ■of the Yorkshire woollen industry, in which he referred to the fact that a Yorkshire.van in AmericaBritish Wireless - 138 words
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Article123 1931-06-25 11 Nautilus Leaves Cork For Devonport. London, June 24. Sir Hubert Wilkins' submarine, the Nautili, left Cork this evening and was cheered by a large crowd. She is being towed by a tug to Devonpofft where the broken cylinder will be replaced. Reuter. The Nautilus, a former123 words
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Article75 1931-06-25 11 Experiment Watched With Interest. London, June 24. Replying to Sir George. Penny (Cons., Kingston-upon-Thame3) in the House of Commons, Mr. Herbert Morrison, the Mm I ister of Transport, said he was watching the experiments with rubber roadways in London with interest and was hopine that aReuter - 75 words
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Article85 1931-06-25 11 China's Plan to Purchase Soviet's Share. London, June 21. In the House of Commons, at question time, Mr. H. Dalton, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, said he understood that negotiations for the purchase of the Soviet's share in the Chinese Eastern Railway had been opened by theReuter - 85 words
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Article84 1931-06-25 11 Court Guarded Against Attack During Trial. Tokio, June 25. Fcaiing an attack on the Tokio district court where the trial of 44 alleged Communists opened this morning, nouca as a precautionary measure arrested a number of Radical leaders. In addition 200 police are guarding the court. TheReuter - 84 words
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Article127 1931-06-25 11 Lord Passfield Replies To Civil Servants. London, June 2-1. Questioned by Mr. W. L. Everard (Cons., Melton) in the House of Commons with regard to the petitions of civil servants in Hong Kong with regard to their payment on a dollar basis, Dr. Drummond Shiels, the Under-Secretary127 words
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Article44 1931-06-25 11 Death of Famous Defender Of Liege. Brussels, June 21. General Bertrand dropped dead in a theatre at Spa this evening. His ten day^ defence of Liege against overwhelming numbers of Germans in 15)11 saved JofTre from disaster and Paris from capture.— Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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Article49 1931-06-25 11 Wife Drops Dead While He Is On Way to Europe. New Haven (Connecticut), June 14. Mrs. Jame- Rangell, the wife of the President of Yale University, has cropped dead.* Ler husband sailed for Kurope on June 20, thinking his wife's illness was not ?x rioui. Reuter.Reuter - 49 words
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Article43 1931-06-25 11 Weds Nephew of Philadelphia Republican Leader. Greenwich (Connecticut), June 24. The United States lady golf champion, Miss Glenna Collett, has married Mr. Edwin H. Vare. Jnr. of Philadelphia. a ntphew of the leader of the Philadelphia Republican organisation. Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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Article33 1931-06-25 11 Visits Her Grandfather, The Duke of Connaught. Rugby, June 21. Princess Ingrid. of Sweden, has arrived in London on a private visit to her grandfather, the Duke of Connaught.- British Wireless.British Wireless - 33 words
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Article31 1931-06-25 11 Leaves by Plane for Tour Of Devon and Cornwall. Rugby, June 21. Prince George left London this mornine. by aeroplane, for his tour of Devon and Cornwall.— British Wireless.British Wireless - 31 words
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Article260 1931-06-25 11 Rumours of a Revival In Foreign Lending. AID FOR GERMANY. International Loan Of £20,000,000. X i'\v York, June 21. A wave of optimism swept Wall Sti-i today. The violent Upward -win;; of t -baccos at the opening, due to the news of higher wholesale cigaretteReuter - 260 words
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Article64 1931-06-25 11 U.S. Los Angeles Sustains Only Slight Damage. Wa?hint;t':n, June 21. The United State- dirigible, Los Ang<les, the former Zeppelin ZR. 2. is reported to have caught In in her hangar at l^akthurst, New Jer-.ey. but only (light daaMge is said to have liein done t" the miterReuter - 64 words
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Article41 1931-06-25 11 Typhoid Epidemic at A Mexico Goldfield. New York, June 21. A message from Maxfeo 'ity stat" that an average of twelve panoßl ai dying daily from typhoid at the El Tani Mr Idfields in the Btatfl Of Sinaloa.Roster.41 words
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Article134 1931-06-25 11 Two Chartered Accountants Charged with Fraud. London, June 24. A big serration was creati*! at Glasgow today who two wcli-kni v. n chartered accountants, Joh.i Cole Hamilton an I Joseph Well (V;:U.; MacKinnon, wer«! arrested on a warrant issued by the Urn ley police on a chax g«:Reuter - 134 words
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Article64 1931-06-25 11 London to Warsaw and Back In A Day. London, June 84. Capt. Ntv.ile Stack ami Mr. Chaplin, flying an all-British mail plane. MM new record in covering the 2,000 miles from London to Warsaw and back. Th<- left London at t.L!O a.m. and reach- i W ;iReuter - 64 words
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Article48 1931-06-25 11 Some fncreases and Other Decreases. Washington, June -1. An increase in the tariffs on small dried ej;gs and hemn cordage was announced by Mr. Hoover today. The President also announced dtenUM in the rates on bentwood furniture, olive nil in certain packings and pine organs.- Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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Advertisement89 1931-06-25 11 i TODAY'S FEATURES. I Pace Today's Wireless Programmes 8 London Money Market 9 Home Trade Review.— lly 1 A. Still Around the Markets.— By the Financial Correspondent 9 The Daily Round in a Submarine! Special Article 10 Dispute Over Shares 12 Bankrupjcy Court 12 Johore's Farewell to Mr. G. F.89 words
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1174 1931-06-25 12 MAN LED ASTRAY BY SENIOR OFFICER." Bankruptcy Court. WIFE SUPPORTS HUSBAND ON $20 A MONTH. There is one very pad feature in this bankruptcy. The bankrupt appears to have been, led astray by one of his senior officers in the same employment," said .Air. K. N. Taylor, Assistant Official Assignee,1,174 words
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Article, Illustration604 1931-06-25 12 Dinner at the Invitation Of The Regents. After over- 30 years in the Malayan Civil Sor\ ice, during the last four years of which time ho has been General Adviser. Johore, the Hon. Mr. G. E. Shaw. C.M.G., is retiring and he leaves for England604 words
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Article177 1931-06-25 12 Alleged Assailant Tracked After 10 Days. After ten days of tracking on the island of Pulo Tekong in the Straits of Johore, the Singapore Detective Branch has succeeded in locating a Chinese wanted on charges of alleged double murder. The .100 Chiat police were informed of th# occurrence177 words
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Article409 1931-06-25 12 Court Sequel to Collision In Bukit Timah Road. A sequel to a collision between two motor-lorries in Bukit Timah Road on Feb. 22 had a sequel in the Criminal District Court, before Mr. G. C. Dodd, yesterday when three Chinese were charged with rash driving. The accused409 words
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Article60 1931-06-25 12 Funeral Procession Most Imposing. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, June 24. The funeral of Mrs. Gan Ngoh Bee took place from her house in Northam Road this morning. The procession was one of the longest and most imposing seen here for a long time. After the60 words
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Article47 1931-06-25 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, June 24. Oh Kok Song, a dispenser employed by Dr. Lee Boon Choc, who was charged yesterday with managing a common betting house, was today convicted and finej $80. It is understood that Oh Kok Song intends to appeal.47 words
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Article328 1931-06-25 12 Petition for Winding Up Postponed. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, June 24. The applicatibn, originally filed in the Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpur, by Malayan Collieries for the winding up of Siput Tin, was heard before Mr. Justice Prichard. Mr. P. B. Ford, on behalf of328 words
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Article152 1931-06-25 12 Blank Paper Instead of Forged Notes. The protracted trial of a number of Chinese, alleged to have been members of a gang of dealers in what purported to be forged notes, but in reality were pieces of blank paper sandwiched between two genuine five and one dollar notes,152 words
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Article39 1931-06-25 12 Over 200 people were present at the King George V School Hall, Seremban, on Wednesday when the Ceylonese community of Negri Sembilan entertained Mr. S. Thambyraja on his recent appointment as a Justice of the Peace for the State.39 words
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Article344 1931-06-25 12 Sanitary Board Discuss Motoring Problems. (From Our Own Correspondent.) June 24 At today's meeting of the Seremban Sanitary Board a bylaw was passed regarding width of frontage of domestic buildings with the Sanitary Board area. The Chairman (Mr. L. Forbes) informed the meeting that Lieut.-Col. N. J. A.344 words
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Article128 1931-06-25 12 Programmes for Friday And Sunday. The Band of the S.S. Pc!ice will perfomi the fc'.U wing programme, weather permitting at Katong Park, on Friday, commencing at 9 p.m. March, Militaire, (Schubert) Overture, Rosamunde, (Schubert) Medley, Tangled Tunes, (Ketelby); Waltz, Morgenblatter, (Strauss); Selection, Patience (Sullivan); Suite, 2nd in F128 words
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Article150 1931-06-25 12 Mr. Sydney Edlin and Miss D. E. Nelson. The wedding took place at the St. Andrew's Cathedral on Saturday, the Rev. T. R. Dean officiating, of Sydney William Gordon Edlin, son of the late Mr. E. F. H. Edlin and Mrs. W. H. Palgrave, to Oleen Elizabeth Nelson,150 words
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Article86 1931-06-25 12 Recruits for Vickers Gun Platoon Wanted. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, June 25. Members of the Vickers gun platoon of the M.S.V.R. held an enjoyable dinner at the Grand Hotel last night. Mr. E. Mason, who presided, took the opportunity of appealing for recruits in order86 words
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Article44 1931-06-25 12 Property Owners Ask For Lower Rates. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, June 24. A request for the reduction of assessment rates from the Kuala Lumpur Ratepayers' Association to the Sanitary Board today was referred to the finance committee without discussion.44 words
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Article44 1931-06-25 12 Under the auspices of the literary section of the Indian Association Mr. M. J. Namazie, will deliver a lecture on The British Commonwealth of Nations tomorrow at 7.30 p.m. at the Association premises 3, Owen Road. Mr. Stanley Jones will be in the chair.44 words
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Article624 1931-06-25 12 Complicated Case. MALACCA SUIT ARGUED ON APPEAL. An unusually complicated case, which has beer, before the courts for several years, was argued on appeal by Mr. Roland Braddell before Mr. Justice Sproule, the acting Chief Justice (president) and Mr. Justice Thome and Mr. Justice a Beckett624 words
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Article299 1931-06-25 12 600 Dogs Being Shot Every Month. At a committee meeting of the Singapore Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, held at the V.M.C.A. board room on June 16 with Mujor-Gene-ral L. C. L. Oldfield, in the chair, it was announced that the new Municipal bylaws had299 words
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Advertisement133 1931-06-25 12 A DOCTOR'S BILL OR JUST 60 CENTS? It's the first sign of a cold that spells Danger"... and unless you do something you'ro in for another trying experience. Why suffer needlessly when a cold can be bo easily stopped... and in a most plcasaut way. People who know, recommend LAKEROL133 words
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Article, Illustration646 1931-06-25 13 WIMBLEDON TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS. Wimbledon Tennis.— Bong Soo Wins Local Title.— Malays Lose a Point. J. Satoh's Fine Play. MISS ROUND ELIMINATES SENORITA DE ALVAREZ. London, June 24. A i the Wimbledon championships today lowering skies and showers resulted in Dg restricted to the centre and NO. 1 .cunts. The opening646 words
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Article174 1931-06-25 13 Satisfactory Try-Out Of British Players. Columbus, Ohio, June 24. In broiling heat, the British Ryder Cup team, hardly recognisable in their silk chokers (which displaced collars), breadbrimmed sun-hats and baggy flannel trousers, which is the new uniform of the team, had a two-round try-out today. ItReuter - 174 words
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Article130 1931-06-25 13 Results of Games in the Two Major Leagues. New York, June 21. Tuesday*! ha eball results were: National League. Bootea 0 Cincinnati 2 Boston 4 Cincinnati X (second game) American League. Detroit 3 V/ashington 10 Detroit o Washington 4 Cleveland 13 Boston Cleveland 10 Boston I Chicago 0130 words
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Article57 1931-06-25 13 Singapore Championship Entries. Entries for all events in the Singapore badminton championship will close on Saturday, July 4, and should be sent to the hon. secretary, 5.8.A., care of General Motors Export Co., Mercantile Bank Building, and must be accompanied by the entry fee of $2 per entry for57 words
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Article66 1931-06-25 13 Attention is drawn to an advertisement in today's issue notifying the revised time-table and amended charges of admission to the Mount Emily Swimming Pool as from June 28, 1931. Yesterday in a friendly football match at Seremban, the Indians drew with the Malays I—l.1 1. The Malays66 words
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Article1491 1931-06-25 13 Malays Drop a Point. SPLENDID DISPLAY BY GLOUCESTERS. Glcucesters 4 Malays 4. After one of the most thrilling games of the season the Gloucestershire Regt. drew four-all with the Malays in a First Division match at the Anson Road Stadium yesterday. It was a game1,491 words
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Article60 1931-06-25 13 Inter-Settlement Match In Penang. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, June 24. The Anglo-Chinese School, Penang, beat the Anglo-Chinese School, Singapore, in an Association football match here today by two goals to one. Singapore were a trifle unlucky to lose as they were undoubtedly the superior team. Parts of60 words
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Article81 1931-06-25 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, June 24. Selanjjor ■will play Perak at Ipoh on Saturday in the Malaya Cup competition, the selected teams being as follows Selangor Perera Jebaratnam and Thean Fatt (capt.) Kim Wan, Mahat and L. de Silva Lai Moon, Choon Lin, Taylor, Soon81 words
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Article192 1931-06-25 13 Prominent Cricketers Leaving Singapore. Squadron Leader G. E. Livock and Flight.-Lieut. C. G. Wigglesworth, two well-known sportsmen, will be leaving Singapore tomorrow, and their departure will be felt keenly in Colony, S.C.C. and United Services sporting circles. Both have represented the Colony at cricket, and have made192 words
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Article347 1931-06-25 13 St. Joseph's Beaten By R.A.F. at Seletar. The St. Joseph's Institution lost to the Royal Air Force at cricket yesterday at Sell tar by two wickets. The School were without the services of D. Ess, their foremcst bowler, who retired through sudden indisposition after scoring 15 runs. Details347 words
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Article79 1931-06-25 13 Championship at Race Course G.C. The following is the draw for the Manasseh Cup (Race Course Golf Club championship), the first round of which is to be played off on Saturday A. B. Lim vs. E. Vo (bye). L. A. Rappa vs. H. L. H. I,im. T. Merita79 words
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Article100 1931-06-25 13 Thumday, June 25. Football: S.A.F.A. 2nd Div. Frater an.l Neaves vs. Straits Cuttle, S.R.C. Reserve Div. S.C.C. vs. R.A.K., Pad».i,'. Tennis: R.S.Y.C. tournament. Friday, June 26. Football S.A.F.A. Ist Div. S.R.C. vs. R.A.K., A.R. Stadium 2nd IXv. S.H.B. vs. Ho Hong S.T., S.H.B. ground Medical College vs. Post100 words
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Article, Illustration492 1931-06-25 13 Retains Singles Title Against Matsukawa. Lim Bong Soo, the Chine- u- lmMt r of the Singapore L.T.A. sinj,Us championship, retained his title yesterday when h" defeated S. Matsukawa, 11—9, 6 0. Bone Soo wns real champion, and smashed his way to victory after a ttriihly hard492 words
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Advertisement46 1931-06-25 13 CHALIAPINE VIENNA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA KREISLER H. M. COLDSTREAM GUARDS BAND TIBBETT are all represented in the new list of "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" RECORDS FOR JULY Now on L^^Tiy Now on saio iL=JKKUkJ' Sale S. MOUTME~& Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Hong Kong) "H.M.V." SPECIALISTS. RAFFLES PLACE SINCAPORE.46 words
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Advertisement163 1931-06-25 13 NONCHALANT— 14^|W COOL V E T 4i1^%l CORRECTLY ATTIRED \&J?7* ether in the heat of the \§K dii y or the cool of the eve n i n g you can alwajs bt A M^^f comfortable. 1/ j M^^r An ill fitting coat or baggy I j/t^i Wy? trousers help163 words
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624 1931-06-25 14 The Ice Box Out Of Date. UTHILE mechanical refrigerators were "I &t first designed for use solely in largo cold-storage plants, the advantages of this machinery for smaller refrigerating purposes became so apparent that it was only natural that someone should conceive the idea of624 words
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Advertisement103 1931-06-25 14 ONE AND THREE QUARTER MILLIONS OF SATISFIED FRIGIDAIRE/ USERS THIS \q/ IS O TIMES as many as any other make of electric refrigerator. A record of unquestioned LEADERSHIP FOR FRIGIDAIRE IS IN THE FOREFRONT OF ITS FIELD WITH A DESIGN THAT PERMITS instant, economical service. THE 10 POINT FRIGIDAIRE 1.103 words
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Advertisement272 1931-06-25 14 KELVINATOR Kelvinator Answers Sixteen Important Questions Best RELIABLE COMPANY FOUR-WAY COLD Seventeen years of pioneering do- Kelvinator maintains four voted exclusively to electric re- different temperatures autofrigeration matically without attention from the user. STORAGE SPACE INFREQUENT STARTS Well-designed food compartment Kelvinator's Kold Keeper, the provides maximum cubical space reservoir of272 words
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Advertisement323 1931-06-25 14 generalAelectric ALL STEEL REFRIGERATOR. MANUFACTURED BY GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY OF AMERICA. THE REFRIGERATOR THAT LEADS. (j( j 2 3 Z Tjf The outstanding merit Z3Z Z :'^s3^fc c aljove Refrigerator OHH was universally recognised HLbJM 1 Vffl the very day it was first W^£»^j^jJ^jgJUßßt announced in June. 1!»27. ne ar323 words
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Article, Illustration799 1931-06-25 15 rpilK Bond Traffic Act ha- produced a Mather of insurance problem at home which may have repercussion in Malaya. 1 Private owners have been informed that their third party policies may be invalid ii the driver's licence is out oi' date. Ownen of vans and !oi lies799 words
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Article, Illustration35 1931-06-25 15 V litOb model Kord. retrieved after j.'ars of idleness in a carafe at Charing. Kent, i-, still in cMcllcnl r;;;ini:ii; urder. It is M*a alungnide one of the latent Kurd Sunshine Saloiinx.35 words
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Article467 1931-06-25 15 Chaos in Moorland Quagmire. MOTORING veterans who have taken part in every reliability test in the agreed that the twenty-one fours' London-to-Edinburgh trial, run during Whitsuntide, was the worst they had ever known. On the Yorkshire moors beyond Park Rash the roadway presented a scene of chaos.467 words
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Article381 1931-06-25 15 Novel Experiments In England. A WELL-KNOWN English company has made provision on a more or less standard chassis for the attachment of floats when it is desired to ford a stream. The work involved in the change over is not unduly large, and the weight of the extra381 words
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Article, Illustration34 1931-06-25 15 The Singer Victory Ten, which recently broke four international class records at Montlhery, with its crew. From left to right :P. BrewsUr, E. A. D. Eldridge, and G. K. T. Eyston.34 words
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Article412 1931-06-25 15 Nearly 5,000 000 Workers Engaged. T"HAT one out of every ten persons em- p'.oyed in the United States works dirrclly or indirectly in automobile production or operation, and that every State in the Union contributes raw materials for this, industry are among the facts revealed by412 words
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Article188 1931-06-25 15 Most Costly Vehicle In The World. TKE most costly car in the world is saiJ to be a bejewelled Pierce-Arrow, designed as a parade car for public ceremonies, to the order of His Imperial Majesty Riza Khan, Shah of Persia. The chassis at the car is of standard188 words
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Article, Illustration29 1931-06-25 15 The now 12 60-h.p. Sports Alvi» which, with a t» in-ccrhurrttdr < ncine has a ro«d iipf.-d of S5 m.p.h. The pelr.l con umpti::n avt-raeo Si) ni.ii.i:.29 words
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Article, Illustration35 1931-06-25 15 Anathcr cheap but sturdy little m«chin-, Ihe 38 c.c. VHIWn nntatd Ded which selU at only tIH at home. With ti-.c pet ml tank full Ihie machine will run nearly LVO miles.35 words
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Advertisement44 1931-06-25 15 "CONFIDENCE" •HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL TRIAL" "SOMETHING LIKE A TEST" These headings which appeared a fortnight ago in this paper were not headlines only but STATEMENTS of FACT Concerning Used Car Values. Let us prove to you their correctness LYONS MOTORS LIMITED. t>2 100, ORCHARD ROAD.44 words
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Advertisement152 1931-06-25 15 Howevir lsr*-- the audience- whether it is In a J V,- 'f iWilsJliTy hall or in the open ail the ipeslcer's voice *VI «ii* I »*'i* J will carry perfectly, snd will be heard clearly *C\! TT7 T k l y f by everyone present if the "Standard" Public C152 words
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Article111 1931-06-25 16 Society Girl in Debtors' Prison. The Cape Town society girl, Molly Haine, is in the debtors' prison for refusing to pay a claim arising out of an unhicky 21st birthday present. The present consisted of a plot of Hout Bay beach, which proved to contain drifting sand, and111 words
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Advertisement345 1931-06-25 16 iWhy did men snub her? BJHh r st ur; l l| a''«lanco, sh«; wuh charming ■B undeniahlj beautiful yet men did not seek to know li«r !>«-ttrr. HEUB HH r' r <""*'"<'- tiiiuhi have told her why. But a BBF^^^M delicate subject, such as body odor, is hurd to M}STi'|]rfl|345 words
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Advertisement626 1931-06-25 16 fe®» FRAMROZ CO., w/WL. I■* O^p^ 'Phone 6354. f W{(\ ,f 'ft^W? 0 QDICK TO START As^^^^fcJ^g^feggg^sm NEWLY discovered improvements ta«^^^^^p£a now give &*6tOJ&e batteries Kh^^^ $20 et us pu a P rest -O-Lite in your "Kimr car- You'll notice the difference better service no matter what battery you own.626 words
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Miscellaneous225 1931-06-25 16 Today's Crossword Puzzle, I P I p I p w§vs I w~\ p I ra K> 1 1 ii ■f-.V.V.-. 13 I* VS -£fe yfefi "m^m^ s"m~~m~ H Wsm* 5 H^" WM~~M ms?m* _'§m _i_"i !j I!l H M- H_ii_ IIIIIIMM I I I I I I (CLUES.) ACROSS. «j225 words
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Article3348 1931-06-25 17 New Zealand Tourists Good Win at Lord's. CONTINENTAL SOCCER SUCCESSES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, May 20. Sensations follow one another very I quickly in this Beaton of "brighter" cricket There were no less than three ay in ftrst-class matches. First of all, New Zealand won an3,348 words
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Article250 1931-06-25 18 Brawling Man Ejected During the Sermon. A man created a scene by brawling duitnf the sermon in St. Paul's Cathedral recently and was ejected by police officers and vergers. The preacher, the Rev. J. W. WYodhouse. Vicar of Christ Church, Luton, wa? about to begin his250 words
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Article37 1931-06-25 18 In a demonstration of high-speed writing in connection with the annual con-fvren-e of the Society of Certificated Teachers of Shorthand at Whitley Bay. I). Smith, of London, reached a r-rcsd of 320 words a minute.37 words
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Article27 1931-06-25 18 Magistrate at West London to a man. Why don't you support your vife? The Man (plaintively). It is rather difficult to keep tyro worae".27 words
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Article66 1931-06-25 18 Voluntary Winding Up Announced. It is stated in the London Gazette that at an extraordinary general meeting of Ye Ancient Order of Frothblowers, Ltd., the following special resolution was passed "That the Association be wound up voluntarily, and that William Percy Ancliffe Banks of Cannon Street, E.C. 4, chartered66 words
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Article400 1931-06-25 19 Award to Couple With Seven Children. The ancient trial for the award of the Dunmow Flitch, which originated in the thirteenth century and confers recognition on the happy married couple who can prove that they have lived together for a year and a day without contentious strife,400 words
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Article384 1931-06-25 19 Interests Acquired By Royal Shell. Herr J. B. August Kessler, a member of the Royal Dutch Shell Board of Directors, took the opportunity of the launching of the new tanker. Gold Shell, bujlt at Bremen for the Anglo-Saxon Patroleum Company, to make a statement about oil prospects384 words
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Article147 1931-06-25 19 Langmuir Patent Held To Be Invalid. The action of the United States Supreme Court in holding that the Langmuir Radio Tube (wireless valve) patent is invalid, thus reversing the decision of the Lower Court, is hailed as a smashing victory over the Radio Trust. The effect of147 words
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Article263 1931-06-25 19 Driver Confesses Under Third Degree. After a whole night of third degree at the hands of the police, Harry Harvey, alias Schlittle, a taxicab-driver, is alleged to have confessed that Vivian Gordon, the actress and woman gangster, who was found strangled in Courthind Park, New York,263 words
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Article281 1931-06-25 19 East London Confused With Whitechapel. The port of East London, in the Cape Frovlnce, is thinking of changing its ntmes, because it keeps on getting confused with the other London— and not the b?st part of it either. The story goes that Sir Harry Smith, then Governor of281 words
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Article164 1931-06-25 19 Objection to Employment Of Male Stewards. London, June 5. Tho employment of men as stewards at a Women's Conference gave rise to an awkward question to the organisers at the National Conference of Labour Women at Blackpool. The proceedings were held up by an uproar in consequence164 words
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Article140 1931-06-25 19 London Born Man's Death In Manila. Mr. George Gaseltine, superintendent of the shipyard of the Luzon Stevedoring Company, died at the age of 69, at the St. Luke's Hospital, Manila, on June 14 Heart disease was given as the cause of death. Mr. Gaseltine, who was born140 words
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Advertisement110 1931-06-25 19 TERMITE WHITE ANTS BORER BEETLES. BY USING:"ATLAS A" A PRESERVATIVE FOR PROTECTING TIMBER AGAINST ALL ITS ENEMIES. 18.50 per 5 Gall. Drum. (MAKES 50 GALLS. PRESERVATIVE.) United Engineers Limited. (Incorporated in tha Straits Settlements) SINGAPORE— BRANCHES. the choicest teas. .vHK^HEkeF Eya&s^B 5 i enjoying tha freshest and the ioom dcoaoo*110 words
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Article, Illustration242 1931-06-25 20 lARY nCXFORD IN LONDON. -Miss .Mary Pickford appeared in person on the sta?e at the Regal Cinent: arhlp Arch on May 24. where her lataat talkie Kil.i was l)eins shown. The photograph shows hei rctiving a bouquet from a page b ay. (1..N.A.) LA242 words
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