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Title Section39 1931-09-01 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST, r AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, SEWEMBER 1, 1931. PRICE 10 CENTS The Straits Times 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1931 PRICE 10 CENTS39 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement311 1931-09-01 1 SINGAPORE. 18. CECIL »T« X'PHONE 6181). 6.15 Tonight 9.15 x ROOKERY i NOOK" J With TOM WALLS, KAU'H LYNN, I WINIFRED SHOTTER. I Phone 5261-2. I M(J!j 1 Ur UIJ in this country have treated ourselves to a tankard or two of WORTHINGTON when in England, but the beer brewed311 words
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Advertisement160 1931-09-01 1 KUALA LUMPUR: 27. JAVA BT. ('PHONE 362J). 6.15 Tonicht 9.13 M ROOKERY NOOK" With TOM WALLS, it u.i ii LYim, WINIFRED BHOTTER. j Phone 5261-2. I Robinson's Sheffield Table Cutlery at Special Sale Prices BEST SHEFFIELD STEEL BLADES with Finest White Xylonite Handles. Made Expressly for ROBINSON CO., LTD. No.160 words
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Advertisement530 1931-09-01 2 P. 0., BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England) MAIL PASSENGERS 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 FOB CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnage due Spore. MANTUA 11.000 Sept. 5 BURDWAN 6,070 Sept. 6530 words
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Advertisement738 1931-09-01 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.) TO LONDON. Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp) Rotterdam and Middlesbrough. Vessels Tonnage Due Sail t HAKOZAKI MARU 10,500 Sort. 9 10 i TERUKUNI MARU 12,000 Sept. 23 24 t HAKUSAN MARU 10.500 Oct. 7 R HARUNA MARU 10,500 Oct. 21 KATORI MARU 10,000 Nov. 5 KASHIMA738 words
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Advertisement486 1931-09-01 2 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE VIA JAVA. DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular 1 monthly sailings by the wellknown steamer MARELLA (7,846 tons) and the s.s. MANGOLA (3,352 tons) (Cargo only). The v. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest (teamen trading to .Australia,486 words
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Advertisement659 1931-09-01 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LIMITED (Incorporated in Denmark.) Telephone 5323. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. To GENOA, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG and COPENHAGEN. Leave Spore. Penang. M.s. LALANDIA Sept. 2 Sept. 4 m.s. MEONIA Sept. 16 Sept. 18 m.s. BORINGIA Oct. 14 Oct. 16 m.s. SELANDIA Oct. 21 Oct. 23 m.s. FALSTRIA659 words
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Advertisement582 1931-09-01 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 CONTINBNT. LONDON, ROTTERDAM and HAMBURG.582 words
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Advertisement472 1931-09-01 2 SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO, LTD. (Incorporated in Siam) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. For Kelantan, Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Sichon, Bandon, Kjohsatnui, Langsuan, Taku, Chumpon and Bangkok. Arrival Departure VALAYA In port Sept. 2 MALINI Sept. 6 Sept. 9 SUMJHADJB Sept. 13 Sept. 16 These vessels art fitted throughout with472 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement527 1931-09-01 3 OCEANIC AND ORIENTAL NAVIGATION CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. TACOMA ORIENTAL li STEAMSHIP CO., TACOMA, WASH. STATES STEAMSHIP CO., PORTLAND. ORE. JOINT SCHEDULE Sailings for United States and Canada Points from f Hong Kong. San Franclaco and Loa Angeles. S.S. GOLDEN HORN sails from Hone Kong Aug. 31 S.S. GOLDEN TIDE527 words
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Advertisement509 1931-09-01 3 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE c*W AMERICAN MAIL LINE ROUND-THE-WORLD SINGAPORE. PENANG, COLOMBO, SUEZ, PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES, GENOA, MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON. Arrive Leave Leave Spore. S'por*. Penang. i'RES. HARRISON" In port Sept. 3 Sent. S ('RES. HAYES Sept. 14 Sept. 17 Sept. 19 ('RES. FILLMORE Sept. 28 Oct. 1509 words
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Advertisement693 1931-09-01 3 ELLERMAN BUCRNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England.) ELLERMAN LINE. Passenger and Freight Service* to:— 1 UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT Via Porta and Saea CaaaL OUTWARDS. To HONG KONG, SHANGHAI and JAPAN i Steamer Due Spore I s*. CITY OF KHIOS Sept. -.s. CITY OP WORCESTER Oct. 12 HOMEWARDS. m.v.693 words
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Advertisement350 1931-09-01 3 BANKING ANNOUNCEMENTS. THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England.) Capital Authorised £3,000,000 Capital Subscribed mi 1,800,000 Reserve Fund and Beat 1,666,845 Capital paid op 1,060,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J. M. Ryrie, Esq.: Chairman, P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq., J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelfred,350 words
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Advertisement566 1931-09-01 3 NEDERLANDSCH HANDEL MAATSCHAPPY, N.V. Netherlands Trading Society. (Established at Amsterdam 1814.) PAID OP CAPITAL Fl. 80,030,000 (about M.669,000). STATUTORY RESERVE FUND Fl. 40,015,000 (abont 13,336,000). HEAD OFFICE IN AMSTERDAM WITH AGENCIES IN ROTTERDAM AND 'S-GRAVENHAGI. HEAD AGENCY IN BATAVIA. BRANCHES: Bandoeng Weltevreden Rangoon Bandjermaain Kota-Radja Semarang Bombay (Aeheen) Shanghai Calcutta566 words
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Advertisement522 1931-09-01 3 NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK, N.V. Established 1863 at A naterdam. Authorised Capital Glds. 100,000,000 (about £8,600,000) Paid op Capital Glds. 55.000,000 (about {4,600,000) Raiarrea Glds. 29,190,007 (about £2,432.000) HEAD OFFICE AMSTERDAM. BRANCH OFFICKS THE HAGUE, ROTTERDAM. OVERSEAS BRANCHES BATAVIA Head Office for Dutch East Indie*. KOBE Head Office for China and522 words
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Advertisement755 1931-09-01 4 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. There are approximately seven words to a line and there is a flat rate charge of 25 cents per line per insertion with A minimum of one dollar per insertion. Advertisements will be accepted up to 10 a.m. on the day of issue. A fee of 25 cents755 words
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Advertisement718 1931-09-01 4 HOUSES, FLATS TO LET TO LET FLAT, Naroazit Mansions. Apply U. A. Namazie. NEW FLATS at Middle Road to let. Electricity and sanitation. Apply N. Reuben, 7, Dc Souza Street. TO LET, attractive fully furnished Euro- 1 pean bungalow, Katong district. Two Urge bedrooms, bathrooms attached, tennis court, I garage,718 words
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Advertisement461 1931-09-01 4 MISCELLANEOUS RAFFLES CAFE. MEALS a' la' CARTE. LATEST GRILL INSTALLATION. Phone! 5381. LEAVE? Let as take charge of your car, furniture and private effects whilst than to sell. Ask i>s. BTANTON NELSON, CO, LTD. 4, Collyer Quay. T>L M 74. FOR SALE~ FOR SALE, gents dress, suite unsoiled, $40 or461 words
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Advertisement522 1931-09-01 4 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF LICENSING JUSTICES, SINGAPORE The quarterly sessions of the Board of Licensing Justices for the Settlement of Singapore will be held in the First Magistrate's Court, Sinsapore, at 2.15 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, 1931. 2. All applications for Public House and522 words
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Advertisement1039 1931-09-01 4 PUBLIC NOTICES ORDINANCE N0 96 (MINOR OFFENCES). Police Orders made under Section 6 (4) of Ordinance No. 96 (Minor Offences) for the regulation of traffic on the occasion of the Autumn Race Meeting to be held on August 29 and September 2, 5, 9 and 12, 1931, at the Race1,039 words
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Advertisement621 1931-09-01 4 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE Members of the HOKKIEN HONG LEONG KONG SOH are informed that a General Meeting among the Seh Yeo Clan of this Kong Soh shall be held in the Association prenuses at 18*, Teluk Ayer Street (2nd floor) on Sunday, September 6, 1931, at 2 p.m. to discuss621 words
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Advertisement326 1931-09-01 5 HOTELS Raffles Hotel EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION WITH MODERN SANITATION. TERMS MODERATE TONIGHT DINNER and DANCE MONIA LITTER'S ORCHESTRA SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER sth SPECIAL DINNER DANCE (Patrons are kindly requested to make their reservations early). Sea View Hotel WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2. RACE DINNER and DANCE Music- by JACK SKYRME nnd his NEW ORPHEANS.326 words
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Advertisement746 1931-09-01 5 TENDERS ORDINANCE No. 61 (PAWNBROKERS). TENDERS are invited for the sole right to open one pawnshop for a period of three years from Jan. 1, 1932, in each of the streets or sections of street* in the Town Division of the Settlement of Malacca, described in the Schedule hereto annexed746 words
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Advertisement481 1931-09-01 5 AUCTION NOTICES. AUCTION SALE of freehold and leasehold Singapore properties. At Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng t Co's saleroom, No. 30, Chulia Street, on Wednesday, September 2. at 2.3* p.m. Lot 1 to 18. Valuable freehold building sites situate at McPhcrson Road, Singapore, areas 2.000 sq. ft. to 13,950 sq. ft.481 words
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Advertisement521 1931-09-01 5 BY APPOINTMENT TOHISMAJESTVTMf KINC 111 i 1 Sole Agents for Malaya: CENTRA! SINGAPORE IPOH KOALA LUMPUR. Tel. 5471 (4 lines.) AUCTION NOTICES. ATTRACTIVE AUCTION SALE of hiirh-Rrado Jacobean-desilfn teak and Canton blackwoort household furniture, crockery, glassware, curios, plant?, etc. Also a (food-toned cottage piano by Robinson Piano Co., Ltd., in521 words
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FEATURES OF THE WEEK'S NEWS FROM CHINA.
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Article1431 1931-09-01 6 Unfriendly Feeling Tempers Getting Frayed Too Many Incidents And Flood Victims Suffer—" Graft And The Floods The Hankow Outrage Sequel To Boycott Of Japanese Goods That S.M.C. Petition. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Shanghai, Aug. 18. Not for a long time has there been so much evidence of1,431 words
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Article209 1931-09-01 6 MARSHAL YEN TO MOVE Canton Government's Promise Of $2,000,000. Canton, Aug. 20. At the request of Mr. Chow Lv, member of the Canton Government Council and leader of the Western Hills Faction, who is visiting Tientsin representing the Southern leaders on an important mission to nogotiate for an alliance with209 words
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Article604 1931-09-01 6 Suicide as a Way Out. SCENES WHICH RIVAL DANTE'S INFERNO. Hankow, Aug. 20. The flood horror is getting on the nerves of the stricken populace of the Wuhan cities and dozens of suicides are occurring. Nights of utter darkness, food getting scarcer, and the onslaught of choleraAgencies - 604 words
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Article169 1931-09-01 6 Organised Movement to Expel Them. Mexico City, Aug. 15. Mr. Sam Young, the Chinese Minister to Mexico, today conferred at length with President Pascual Ortiz Rubio regarding anti-Chinese sentiment in Mexico. Mr. Young emphatically protested against the campaigns in the States of Sinalo and Sonora which are169 words
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Article172 1931-09-01 6 Nanking Said to be About To Use It. Canton, Aug. 21. The allegation that Marshal Chiang Kai-shek has secretly purchased a large quantity of ammunition and poison gas from Germany, to be used in an expedition against Kwangtung, has greatly excited the public and the172 words
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Article167 1931-09-01 6 Wealthy Chinese Who Was Deeply in Debt. Shanghai, Aug. 21. A tremendous sensation has been caused in Shanghai commercial circles by the disclosure of the apparent disappearance of Mr, Sun Chen-fu, the compradore of Messrs. Reis?, Massey and Company, who had been regarded as one of the wealthiest167 words
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Article135 1931-09-01 6 Extraordinary Story From Manchuria. Tokio, Aug. 17. The Government has decided to enter a strong protest with the Chines authorities against the shooting of Captain Nakamura by Chinese soldiers in Manchuria last month. Investigations, it is stated, have confirmed that Captain Nakamura was shot and killed without135 words
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Article109 1931-09-01 6 Thousands of New Houses Have Been Completed. Canton, Aug. 18. Despite the unsettled political conditions prevailing in the south, considerable building activity has been witnessed in recent week"), while a prominent architect has declared that over three thousand houses, including some cement concrete buildings on the Maloos,109 words
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Article140 1931-09-01 6 New Anti-Japanese Idea In North China. A boycott chain, similar to the go-round-the-world-three-times-good-luck-chain, hao been started in North China. Large numbers of people have received the message saying that (1). resolve to boycott Japanese goods, (2) resolve to sever economic relations with Japan, and (3) resolve not to140 words
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Article415 1931-09-01 6 What a Passenger Saw. WARSHIP'S COMMANDER SEES ARMS DUMPED Hong Kong, Aug. 22. A piracy aboard the steamer Helikon is believed to have been dramatically frustrated as a result of the fears of a Chinese passenger who declined to sail, and warned the owner.-, who caused H.415 words
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Article173 1931-09-01 6 Fierce Fight Over A Sing-Song Girl. Peking, Aug. 14. The local papers report that a serious affray occurred last night between wounded soldiers and police in the south city, Peking, which resulted in the death of a policeman,. while 14 others were seriously hurt and about 20173 words
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Article132 1931-09-01 6 WALKING IN HER SLEEP Mysterious Tragedy In Wanchai. Hong Kong, Aug. 21. Mystery surrounds a mishap which occurred in Wanchai in the early hours of this morning, when a Chinese married woman was found critically injured, lying in the street outside her home. She was taken to the Government Civil132 words
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Article810 1931-09-01 6 i Gambling in Hong Kong. RAID ON CHINESE CLUB AT WEST POINT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hong Kong, Aug. 21. The ferocity of the recent typhoon which struck the coast of Fukien last week is only now being fully realised. The latest victim of the810 words
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Article96 1931-09-01 6 Canton Demands $12,750,000 As A Start. Hong Kong, Aug. 17. That the organisation of an expedition to Hunan and Kiangsi by the Cantonese and Kwangsi armies will cost $12,760,000 is the statement made by the Chun Wan Po, which explains that the above military budget has96 words
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Advertisement151 1931-09-01 7 Watch for LANDI! EBk^SN^^TTIEPHOnF""^ 6909 The Miracle Spectacle of the Age TONIGHT Howard Hughes' HELL'S ANGELS (United Artists Picture) Next Attraction Norma SHEARER IN "STRANGERS MAY KISS" Greater than "The Divorcee" gayer than "LET US BE GAY" A Metro Goldwyn Mayer Super. 6.15 TONIGHT 9.15 Here it is again THE151 words
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Advertisement161 1931-09-01 7 I Another Great ALL BRITISH Entertainment AT "The Theatre of International Successes CAPITOL 6.15 TONIGHT 9.15 SPECIAL EXTENDED SEASON THE FAMOUS BRITISH RECORD-BREAKING ALL-LAUGHING COMEDY, "ROOKERY NOOK" BEN TRAVER'S celebrated Aldwych Theatre Farce With the Original Cast including TOM WALLS RALPH LYNN WINIFRED SHOTTER MARY BROUGH etc. The PLAY ran161 words
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Advertisement361 1931-09-01 7 v A-^-_Rlr<__-_. ___P^P^ *a*^ %^kT^_L. The film of 1,000 thrills— The film which ran eight weeks at the London inpfo Tivoli and played continuously to enthusiastic audiences CTHE GREAT MAMMOTH OF THE AIR 0 "DIRIGIBLE" MTHE ONLY PICTURE EVER MADE OF THE GREAT ANTARCTIC WASTES. I STARRING JACK HOLT, f^361 words
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Article529 1931-09-01 8 SHIPPING NOTES. Girls Who Entertained The Passengers by Music Referring to stowaways on overseas Ihe manager of a shipping •omoany said that it was now the invariable custom of shipowners and agents i) return all stowaways to the port of < mbarkation. This was practically the529 words
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Article77 1931-09-01 8 Rugby, Aug. 31. Foreign exchanprs are Amsterdam. 12.06 Vi, Athens 375, Bombay Is. s\d., Berlin -0.d.->. Brussels 34.87 4, Bucharest 817, Rio ■'i, Buenos Aires 32%, Copenhagen 18.18, Genara 24.99. Hclsingfors 193, Hong Kong ill I*,1 Lisbon 110, Madrid 53.05, Milan 92.92' i, Monte Video 22, New York 4.86British Wireless - 77 words
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Article78 1931-09-01 8 Thr following passenjrers arc leaving Singapore tomorrow by the Lalandia :--Mrs. I!. S. Drumni. jhl, Mrs. A. C. Kurquhnrson Mr. S. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. J Deveson, Miss A. V. Jackson, Mrs. L. M. Smith, Mis. C. (Jrummitt, Mrs. A. G. Boyd, Mr C. T. P. Dunn,78 words
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Article50 1931-09-01 8 Information has now been received that the outward Dutch aeroplane from Amsterdam is expected to arrive at Alor Star at noon tomorrow. Correspondence 1 will be received at Singapore by the evening express on Thursday and will be ready for delivery to boxholders at 7 45 l>.m.50 words
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LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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Article162 1931-09-01 8 Huge Sum Reported to Be Missing. Hong Kong, Aug. 21. According to the Chun Wan Vat Po, the Canton Government has written to the Government of Macao informing it that the late Mr. Kan Woon-cheong (former Treasurer of the Chungshan District) waj in possession of a sum of162 words
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Article203 1931-09-01 8 Singapore, Sept. 1. SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2/3 29/32 London, 3 months' sight i/81 London, 60 days' sight 2/3 27/32 London, 30 days' sight 2 3 18/18 London, demand 2 I M/3Z London, T.T. 2/3 21/:!2 Lyons and Paris, demand 14-" Hamburg, demand 234 Vi nom. New203 words
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Article175 1931-09-01 8 Singapore, Sept. 1. Gambicr jn.oo (Cube No. 1 unpicked) IS no to Pra 4.10 mixed a^o Sago flour, Sarawak j White Pepper 28.50 Rlack Pepper js.s.i Pearl Sago 4.25 small 6^o j medium pearl c.jr. Rice, Siam Jig 2 to a? Saigon $l!mto l'.O Rangoon $150 to ITJ No.175 words
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Article145 1931-09-01 8 SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOA RD. Taesdsy, Sept. 1. ■i»lp« l..i>c»ide the Wh ,rvc» or expected to •rr'.ve. K F.I "I'M. HARBOUR. Main WKrrf Lch. Mata Mata. Lch. Shikari, Tug Pentower, I'hasianella, W. Bt. Sweet, The Cable, Sourabaya, M. Lch. Bintang, Lch. Barang, Tug Hercules. f>'l "W i»-f n., Cral ffharf Siberoet.145 words
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Article55 1931-09-01 8 From Europe (London mails dispatched on Aug. 13), by Mantua, due at Penang 5 p.m. on Thursday. From China and Japan, by Karmala, tire at Singapore 7 p.m. tomorrow. From South Africa, by Chicago Maru, due at Singapore on Thursday. From Holland and Germany, by Prins <ler Nederlanden,55 words
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Article751 1931-09-01 8 Petaling Hill Heard In Chicago. (By Our Wireless Correspondent.) Singapore, Tuesday. The hon. sec. of the Kuala Lumjmr Amateur Radio Society informs the Straits Times today that the society has beor notified that the studio programmes were received at Chicago, U.S.A., on July 21 and Mysore, Southern751 words
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Article38 1931-09-01 8 Rawalpindi Dempo Kara para D'Artagnan Khyber Julian de Witt L*fl Arrd. July 24 Aug. 15 July 31 Aug. 20 July 30 Aug. 24 July 29 Aug. 20 Aug. 7 Aug. 31 Aug. 7 Aug. 3138 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article443 1931-09-01 8 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. fl £1 Asam Kumbanj 20/9 22/£1 tl Austral Malay 18/- 20/- •'> -5 Ayer Hifcam tin 11/9 12/3 0 £1 Bangrin Tin 10/1 1 Batang Padang 0.10 0.15 1 1 Batu Cave* 0.29 0.32 1 1 Bukit Ar&ng 0.80 0.40n0m. £1 £1 Burmah Malay443 words
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Article269 1931-09-01 8 Val. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. 2 2 Alex. Brick Orr*s. 1.75 2.25n0m. 2 2 Alex. Brick Pn fs. 2.0214 2.124 £1 £1 Brit. Am. Tobf <xo 8.10.0 3.12.6 I 1 Central Engine 0.25 0-Mnom. 100 50 Chinese Com. 'Unk 70.00 75.00 11 1 Con. T. S. 7% Pref». 16/9269 words
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Article144 1931-09-01 8 Singapore Cold Storage 7 p.c. I 'leb. of 192*0 red. 1931-36 102 104 ci. I Singapore Mv licipal 6 p.c. of 1901 re.). 1940 $400,U00 par. 6% prem. I ngapore Municipal 4V4 p.c. I of 1907 re 1947 $1,600,000 95 par Singapore 'Municipal 4.i p.c. of 1909144 words
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Article403 1931-09-01 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's quotations. At the present time the majority of aLove rubber share quotations are nominal only. LYALL EVATT. Today's Price Fraser Lyall Co. Evatt ATenby ($1) OXO 0.60 0.50 0.60 Ajjr Gajah ($1) 0.30 0.40 0.30 0.45 A. Hitam ($1) 0.60 0.70403 words
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Article255 1931-09-01 8 Today. Ceylon Parcels I (Prometheus) ..2.30 p.m. North and East India (Santhia) 3 p.m. Pladjoe and Palembang (Singkara) 3 p.m. li< lawan, Ceylon, Kgjpt, Europe and Great Britain (PwtMwit) 3 p.m. Bengkalis, Laboean. Bilik, Tandjong Balei and Belawan (Singkcp) 3 p.m. Selat Pandjang, Bengkalis tfagan Si Api255 words
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Article163 1931-09-01 8 CITY OF LILLE. Brit.. 4.0.-.2 tons, from Dnircn 31-8, for Port Swelti-nham 2-9. CRKMKR. Dut.. L,7*:. tons, from Amoy 1-9, for B. Deli 2-9. HUA TONG, Brit., ma tons, fron Malac-ra 1-9, for Malacca 1-8. KKDAH. Brit.. l,n:U tons, from B. Deli 1-!), for Penan* 3-9. KISTNA, Brit.,163 words
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Advertisement24 1931-09-01 8 EARTHENWARE SUBSOIL PIPES FOR DRAINAGE AND AN'flMALARIAL WORF.S VARIOUS SlZifiS AT REDUCED PRICES. ENQUIRIES, The Elkayes Potteries Office, No. 89k High Street, SINGAPORE. f24 words
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Advertisement31 1931-09-01 8 PLANTING MATERIAL ALL TYPES OP GREEN MANURE SEEDS also BUDWOOD AND BUDDED STUMPS from well-known Java and Sumatra Clonca, etc, etc Details and quotations on applications to FRANCIS PEEK CO., GAPOBI.31 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous319 1931-09-01 8 MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily Weather Report. YESTERDAY. 1 P.M. YESTERDAY. Bright Wind. Stations. Temperature Rain- Sun- Relative Direc- Force. Weather. Max. Mm. fall, shine. Humidity tion. F. F. ins. hours. I m.pih. Kedah Alor Star „,88 76 Nil 6.3 65 NW 10 Overcast Kelantan Kota Bharu Ul 74 OJ7 10.4319 words
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Miscellaneous265 1931-09-01 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Tuesday. September 1. H. W. 12.23 a.m.. 9 ft. 6 in., 12.42 p.m. 9 ft. Chettiars' n-ception to Ra<i Bahadur S.A.S.R.M. Kumanathnn Chcttiar. Adclphi Hotel, !> p.m. Revue Hello, Boom Vic. Theatre. 9.30 p.m. Police Band, Waterloo Street, 8.15 p.m. Wednesday, September 2. H. W. 12.55265 words
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Article282 1931-09-01 9 Home Rubber Stocks Up Again. TIN PRICE REMAINS FIRM. (By Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Tuesday. Today's Prices Rubber, 7U cents per lb. Tin, l'O tuns at $62.50 per picul. Yesterday's Prices Rubber, London, 2',d., unchanged. New York, 5 cts., unchanged. Market Tone Quiet. Tin. Loidon, (3 months)282 words
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Article236 1931-09-01 9 Final Dividend of 31/.3 1 Per Cent. The directors' report of McAlister and Co., Ltd., for the year ended June 30, 1031. states The amount at the credit of profit and loss account for the year ended Jur.e 30. USI, afier allowing for depreciation in the236 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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Article886 1931-09-01 9 More Gold Leaves Bank Of England. RE-DISCOUNT RATE RAISED. (From Onr Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. C. The further rise in the London Bank rate last Thursday, from 3Vfe per cent. to 4'a pe r cent, following its increase by a similar amount a week earlier, was by886 words
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Article72 1931-09-01 9 Tone of Market Very dull. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet 2'ir!. per lb. New York Spot Sheet U. cts. I per lb. R.S.S. equal to London Standard, Spot Average buyers price for Aug., 7.74 cts. R.S.S. equal to London Standard Standard R.S.S. on Tender Spot72 words
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Article1057 1931-09-01 9 Report of the Macmillan Committee. (By W. T. Hart. B. Com., F.R., Econ. S.) The Macmillan Committee on Finance and Industry was set up by the British Government in November, 1929, and published its report on Monday, July 115 1931. The members of the coTim'ttee included1,057 words
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Article890 1931-09-01 9 Cessation of German Buying. A CRUDELY SELFISH POLICY. (By A. W. Still.) London, Aug. 5. A now price record has been set up during the past week. It is 2%d. the previi m lowest being 2%d. No doubt the explanation is dissipation to a 'arfce extent of890 words
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Article176 1931-09-01 9 Programme of drills up to and for week- I ending Sept. 6 Tuesday, Sept. 1, 5 p.m., Malay Drill Hall, "F" (Malay) Co., Company Meeting*; 5.15 p.m.. Junction Bukit Timah and Steven^ Read, "C" (Scottish) Co., Tactical Exercise j 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall, "A" (M.G.) Co., I [p.rfirect176 words
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Article42 1931-09-01 9 As.-'.m Kumbansf. 495 hours, 91,000 yards, 1,091.44 pkulb, value $:J8,408.7[>, working costs SIJ.IOT.SI. Lost 100 hours boiler cleaning and general repairs und 44 hours week-end stoppages. Punsrah Tin. 1.207 hours, 393,000 yards, 2.417 piculs, value $86,965.44, working costs $43,651.42 words
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Advertisement33 1931-09-01 9 Eleven different Models, ax (applied U the British and Colonial GoTernmenta. Foreign Governments, and to Commercial Firms throat hunt the Wwld. Rola AftaU i DUNCAN ROBERTS, LTD. 11l and IMB, ROBINSON RD, SINGAPORE.33 words
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Advertisement350 1931-09-01 9 THE 'ROLLOROY' BOLL-FILM CAMERA Dr. NAGEL'S MASTERPIECE SIZE ONLY 3% X 2 X 1 In. c Voe only a camera but a HIGH-GRADE c INSTHUMEAT OF PRECISION d t Take» an Ordinary Standard V«»t-Poek«t Film and gives 16 Picture! 1% V la fnr Id rent* PRirES •Kitted with LEITZ KLM350 words
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Article77 1931-09-01 10 Sins* pore. ALHAMBRA.—HeII's Angels. 6.15—9.15. Phone 6909. CAPITOL.—Rookery Nook with Tom Walls, Ralph Lynn, Winifred Shotter. GREAT WORLD.—Opera, Wayangs, Zoo, Sporting field, skating ground, etc., etc. MARLBOROUGH.— Whoopee. 6.15—9.15. NEW WORLD.—Side Shows, Dancing Theatres, and Cinemas. Gate 10 cents. PAVILION.—Opening Shortly. POLICE BAND.—Performance at Waterloo St., 8.15 p.m. RAFFLES77 words
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977 1931-09-01 10 When Sir Cecil Clementi has to speak he manages to say a great deal in singularly few sentences. His statement oi rubber at yesterday's meeting of the Legislative Council was given fully ir twenty lines of print, and these977 words
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Article226 1931-09-01 10 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Dr. A. K. Cosgrave» Senior Health Officer, Selar.por and Pahang, who has been away in Manila, returned yesterday by the President Harrison. Mr. A. E. Wootton, latMy of the staff of the Perak River Hydro-Electric Power Co., Ltd., Ipoh. has been appointed Secretary, New Club, Taiping. Mr. R.226 words
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1193 1931-09-01 10 this, of course, is a purely Fascist version of the quarrel between Signor Mussolini and the Vatican, but it helps to throw sonic light on a question v.-hich most of us do not very clearly understand. I A Fascist Statement Of The Case. (By Alfredo1,193 words
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Article813 1931-09-01 10 THE TRADE EXHIBITION. All interested in the trade of Singapore* arc reminded of the meeting to be held in the Council Chamber at 10 a.m. tomorrow to consider the proposal to hold an exhibition of Singapore manufactures. H.E. the Governor (Sir Cecil Clementi) will preside. It813 words
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Advertisement219 1931-09-01 10 ■sraa -im FASHIONABLE I AFTERNOON DRESSES Ladies •""V You are cordially invited I- -j to visit our showroom, V to inspect our latest con- signment of n\JO\K FASHION'S lirfSSAW^ LATEST [.aV^ri 1 CREATIONS J 7vsSh~* J n afternoon dresses, in j.-Vj, »5 1 smart net and laces, and i Vbti^219 words
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Advertisement56 1931-09-01 10 COLUMBIA GENUINE SALE OF EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EXCEPTIONAL OFFER FOR ONE MONTH ONLY 12 in. Dark Blue Record $2.50 Reduced to $1.50 each. Lectures by eminent men and women in literature, science, art and music. (Write for Special list of Educational Records THE ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY, LIMITED. COLLYER QUAY, SINGAPORE. R.56 words
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292 1931-09-01 11 Economy Proposals Now Almost Ready. MR. J. H. THOMAS. Bitter Vindictiveness Of Railwaymen. London, Aug. 31. The National Cabinet assembled promptly at 4 p.m. today. A theatrical ceremony came as a prelude to the meeting, the members of the CabinetReuter - 292 words
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Article330 1931-09-01 11 N.U.R. Victimisation Of Mr. Thomas. London, Aug. 31. Mr. .1. Hi Thomas (the Secretary of Htate for the Dominions in the late Labour Government) has resigned the position of Political General Secretary and head of the National Union of Railwaymen. This will clear up the difficult situation arisingReuter - 330 words
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Article798 1931-09-01 11 Daily Herald Story Finds No Confirmation. London, Aug. 31. Neither London nor New York financial circles confirm the Daily Herald story about the secret mobilisation of £100,000,000 of foreign investments belonging to the great British insurance companies and offered to the British Government for use to defend sterling.British Wireless - 798 words
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Article60 1931-09-01 11 Loan Conversion Scheme Amazing Response. Sydney, Aug. 31. The fierce determination of the whole nation to surmount the financial crisis is reflected in the extraordinary response to the voluntary conversion operation, affecting £55,000,000 of internal loans. No less than 97 per cent, of the holders haveReuter - 60 words
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Article130 1931-09-01 11 Surrender of Rebels Continues. Rugby, Aug. 31. The India Office, in a statement on Burma for last week, says the situation continues to improve satisfactorily on thj whole. In the Thaetmyo district the surrenders new amount to 1,476 including three important leaders who were on the listBritish Wireless - 130 words
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Article149 1931-09-01 11 Peking Conference Ends In Failure. Shanghai, Sept. 1. It is reported from Peking that the Northern Military Conference, which has been discussing the question of the desirability of demanding the early departure from China of Marshals Yen Shi-shan and Feng Yu-hsiang, the Shansi and Shensi war-lords whoSin Kuo Min - 149 words
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Article99 1931-09-01 11 Suggestion for Aid Of New Uses. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 31. Mr. A. G. Angier, chairman of the Bukit Mertajain Rubber Co., suggests that the British and Dutch Governments rhould forthwith tax all exports of rubber in cash or the equivalent in latex on a99 words
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Article56 1931-09-01 11 No Clue in Latest English Crime. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 31. Police efforts to trace the murderer of Madge Cleife, a 1 "^-year-old girl, who was found strangled in a lonely marsh near Portsmouth on Saturday are still unsuccessful. The increasing number of unsolved crimes against56 words
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Article60 1931-09-01 11 Expedition Into the Wilds Of Sumatra. Padang, Sumatra, Sept 1. A police patrol, consisting of one inspector, 11 men and seven coolies, which started on an expedition into the wild country south-west of Korintji mountain, has not been heard of since August 18. Three military patrols have60 words
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Article48 1931-09-01 11 Sentence on Officer of Uganda Police. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 31. Capt M. L. Skinner, of the Uganda Police, was sentenced to three mouths imprisonment at Guildford today on a charge of obtaining beer and whisky by false pretences. His wife was bound over.48 words
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Article198 1931-09-01 11 New Winter Air Service. imperial airways' plans: Rugby, Aug. 31. The progress made with the construction cf the great maritime port at Haifa, on the coast of Palestine, will make it possible for Imperial Airways to introduce, experimentally, a faster and more direct winterBritish Wireless - 198 words
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Article, Illustration509 1931-09-01 11 Death of Famous Isle Of Man Writer. London, Aug. 31. The death is announced of Sir Hall Came, K.8.E., C.H., the famous writer, at the age of 78. Reuter. Sir Hall Came is one of the many writers who took up the path of literature after training509 words
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163 1931-09-01 11 Political Murder Sequel. LOOTING, ARSON AND PANIC. Chittagong, Aug. 31. Communal rioting has broken out as a sequel to the murder of the Mohammedan police inspector Khan Bahadur Ashannulah. An infuriated Moslem mob looted and burned a large Hindu shop in the centre of the city.163 words
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Article180 1931-09-01 11 Fields Being Again Opened. v Austin, Texas, Aug. 31. The East Texas oilfield is reopening today, subject to certain conditions to be laid down by the Texas Railroad Commission as the oil-regulating body. A limited number of troops will remain in the oilfield to aid the Commission enforce180 words
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Article78 1931-09-01 11 Germany Preparing For A Rebuff. Berlin, Aug. 31. Germany is preparing for a rebuff in connection with the proposed Austro-Ger-man Customs Union. It is expected that the International Court at The Hague will bring in a verdict that, while Germany was within her rights to negotiate suchReuter - 78 words
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Article40 1931-09-01 11 Canton to Issue Bonds For $50,000,000. Hong Kong, Sept. 1. The Canton National Government proposes to issue military bonds, totalling $50,000,000, to meet military expenses in connection with the forthcoming northern expedition against Hankow. Sin Kuo Mm.Sin Kuo Min - 40 words
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Article117 1931-09-01 11 Search for S.S. Egypt's Treasure. Brest, Aug. 20. With anticipatory smiles on the faces of her crew, the salvage ship Artiglio left today to start the decisive stage of the operations for salving the four and a half tons of gold from the bullion room of117 words
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Article104 1931-09-01 11 Trial Flight from Cranwell To Khartum. London, Aug. 20. Following successful tests of the FaireyNapier long-range monoplane, which, it is hoped, will beat the world's non-stop long-distance air record, from Great Britain, a trial long-distance flight from Cranwell, Lincolnshire, to Khartum will be attempted on Sept. 24.104 words
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Article102 1931-09-01 11 Sequel to U.S. Wickersham Report. San Francisco, Aug. IL A motion for a new trial of Thomas Mconcy (who, with the Labour agitator Billings, has been serving a sentence of life imprisonment since 1916 in connection with a San Francisco bomb outrage) has been filedReuter - 102 words
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Article132 1931-09-01 11 Prince of Wales to Watch The Race. Rugby, Aug. 31. Although no official information has been yet received from Rome it is generally believed that Italy, as well as France, will compete in the Schneider Trophy race. Weather conditions at Calshot have made it impossible for the BritishBritish Wireless - 132 words
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Article69 1931-09-01 11 POSTPONED." No Hope of Air Service To Australia. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 31. A high official of Imperial Airways informed me today that as a result of the Government economy campaign the inauguration of the London-Australia air service via Singapore was likely to be postponed indefinitely. He added69 words
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Article43 1931-09-01 11 IL DUCE THE POPE. Another Move Toward Peace. Rome, Aug. 31. At Signor Mussolini's order the Catholic Club premises, seized during the recent dirputes, have been returned to their owners, except in Rime, wher.- the necessary formalities have not yet been completed. Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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Article51 1931-09-01 11 Veering Toward Fascism Or Bolshevism. Barcelona, Augv 31. A tremendous sensation has been caused by a manifesto issued by the National Confederation of Workers condemning th<? new Government as no better than a monarchy and presaging a social and rcvo. lutionary movement toward either Fascism or Bolshevism.Reuter - 51 words
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Article113 1931-09-01 11 Chinese Fear Revival Of Sabotage. Tsingtao, Aug. 21. Anti-Chinese feeling among Koreans and Japanese is running high, following the street fight in which some twenty Chinese and a few Japanese sustained injuries on Tuesday. The Chinese authorities here have submitted a report to the Central Nanking Government and113 words
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Article85 1931-09-01 11 Post Office Entered and Safe Forced. Shameen, Aug. 21. A very clever and daring robbery was committed in the early hours of this morning, when burglars broke into the Shameen Post Office and stole stamps and cash to the value of $1,100. An entrance was forced by breaking85 words
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Article300 1931-09-01 11 Growing Anxiety In Great Britain. THORBURN CASE. Government of China's Impotence. London, Sept. 1. Anxiety regarding the future of Shanghai is expressed in a Times editorial which says it is unfortunate that the Anglo-Chinese extra-territorial negotiations were suddenly resumed and rushed to a conclusion in June,Reuter - 300 words
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Article139 1931-09-01 11 World Congress Plans Maturing. Cario, Aug. 31. Advices received from the Egyptian Government show that the cotton question in America i.s progressing most satisfactorily. Invitations to the Cotton Congress will be probably issued on Oct 1. The United States Department of Agriculture is willing to accept the Egyptian139 words
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Article127 1931-09-01 11 Temporary Government Formed. Shanghai, Sept. 1. Reports to hand from Kansu state that a new Provincial Government has been formed pending the receipt of further instructions from the Central (Nanking) 'Government. Sin Kuo Mm. A Reuter message from Peking (date-l Aug. 30) stated Chinese reports state that a127 words
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Article42 1931-09-01 11 Hours on Saturdays to be From 1 10.30 Until Noon. tendon, Auk. 81. In connection with the forthcoming London Stock Exchange^ opening on Saturdays, the committee states that the bargaining hours will be from 10.30 a.m. until noon. Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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Advertisement8 1931-09-01 11 CAPITOL TONIGHT "ROOKERY NOOK" AND SIR HARRY LAUDER.8 words
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Article4779 1931-09-01 12 Mr. Tan Cheng Lock Wants A $30,000 000_Loan. "NOT PRACTICABLE." OFFICIAL REPLIES TO CRITICISMS. Some interesting points were raised in the adjournment speeches at yesterdays Legislative Council meeting, the first part of which has already been fully reported in the Straits Times, including the reply4,779 words
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Article530 1931-09-01 12 Terrible Plight Of 5 Kiangsu. Shanghai, Sept. I. The floods in China become worse and worse and reports now arriving from t various parts of the province of Kiangsu, particularly from the districts immediately joining the Grand Canal north of the j pcint where it crossesSin Kuo Min - 530 words
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259 1931-09-01 12 £200 Left in Will of Dr. T. C. Mugliston. London, Aug. 14. "If I received no recognition there were housands of others who did their doty Hid received no recognition," was the nodest comment of the London woman, Miss Alice Bryer, when informed that259 words
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Article257 1931-09-01 12 Leaving Singapore for The East Coast. H.E. the Governor (Sir Cecil Clementi) and Mis-. Clementi accompanied by Mr. E. E. F. Pretty, Secretary to the High Commissioner, Mr. R. J. Curtis. A.D.C.. and Mr. VV. C. S. Corry, Private Secretary, are having Singapore by the night mail257 words
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Article205 1931-09-01 12 After Busy Week-End At Lossiemouth. Rugby, Aug. 31. The Prime Minister (Mr. Ramsay MacDonald) returned to London by aeroplane this morning from Lossiemouth, where, over the week-end, he had been hard at work on various matters connected with the task of the new Government. The Cabinet metBritish Wireless - 205 words
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Article62 1931-09-01 12 For the convenience of subscribers resident in and around the Raton* district, arrangements have been made for the delivery of the Straits Times daily by messenger instead of by post. Subscribers will now have their copy on the evening of issue. This service will cover the ar<*n from Grove Road62 words
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Article957 1931-09-01 12 League of Nations Inquiry. COMMISSION IN SINGAPORE. The League of Nations Inquiry into the International Traffic in Women and Children has arrived in Singapore. Any person or organisation, wishing to met the Commbsion is requested to communicate with the secretary, Mr. W. Von Schmieden, at957 words
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Advertisement12 1931-09-01 12 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Denmark) PENANC— SINGAPORE— KUALA LUMPUR.12 words
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Article2012 1931-09-01 13 Tomorrow's Programme. FORM OF THE ENTRIES DISCUSSED. The weather was sultry and oppressive at the iacecour3e this morning. Rain threatened but held off. The track is again inclined to be on the hard side. We give below recent form of the horses and ponies handicapped for tomorrow.2,012 words
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Article202 1931-09-01 13 Malays and R.A. to Meet Today. Owing to the misunderstanding in connection with the Ma'aya Cup final, as a result of which the Singapore A.F.A. programme was postponed two weeks instead of one, and in consequence of replays being necessary in two of the first round tirs, the202 words
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Article88 1931-09-01 13 Derby Winner Favourite For Doncaster Classic. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 31. The latest betting for the St. Leger, ■which is to be run on Wednesday week at Doncaster, is as follows Mr. J. A. Dewar's CAMERONIAN, 6 to 4. Sir J. Rutherford's ORPEN, 9 to88 words
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Article233 1931-09-01 13 Preliminary Heats Today Finals on Friday. Six schools are competing in the Singa- pou» inter-school boxing tournament, the prelim imvy rounds of which will take place today and on Thursday. The finals will take place on Friday, on the Raffles j Institution ground. The schools are the J233 words
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Article114 1931-09-01 13 Results of Games in the Two Major Leagues. New York, Aug. 31. Yesterday's baseball results were National League. New York 8 Philadelphia 2 New York 0 Philadelphia 3 Brooklyn 4 Boston 3 St. Louis 5 Pittsburgh 0 St. Louis 4 Pittsburgh 1 Chicago 3 Cincinnati 4 American League.Reuter - 114 words
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Article1063 1931-09-01 13 Second Half Rally. AT ANSON ROAD. Gloucesters .3 Chinese The Gloucesters scored a notable success in the semi-final of the S.A.F.A. Cup competition, played yesterday at the Anson Road Stadium, defeating the Chinese by three clear goals. The match was very well contested, the exchanges being1,063 words
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Article179 1931-09-01 13 Soccer Season Brought To a Close. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Sept. 1. The Perak soccer season was officially brought to a close when the final of the Lim Seng Fook Cup competition was played, the Chinese succeeding in defeating the Malays by three clear goals. The game179 words
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Article36 1931-09-01 13 Match With Southern Area Flyweight Champion. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 31. Bud Walley, the Singapore flyweight, is to meet Boy Edge, <the southern area flyweight champion, at Blackfriars Ring on Sept. 13.36 words
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Article17 1931-09-01 13 The Keppel Golf Club mixed foursome competition for September will be played .off tomorrow afternoon.17 words
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Article176 1931-09-01 13 Arsenal Only Draw At Blackburn. London, Aujr. 31. The following were the results of League matches played today First Division. Blackburn R. 1 Arsenal 1 Blackpool 2 Sheffield ltd. 0 Huddersfield T. 1 Aston Villa I Leicester City 2 Middlesbrough 2 Sheffield Wed. 4 Grimsby Town 1Reuter - 176 words
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Advertisement51 1931-09-01 13 SALE OF "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" DELETED RECORDS. These records have been deleted from the general catalogue to make room for new records issued bi-monthly. Now is a unique opportunity to obtain titles that are no longer being pressed. S. MOUTRIE Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Hone Kong) "H.M.V." SPECIALISTS. RAFFLES PLACE51 words
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Advertisement91 1931-09-01 13 i| switching TO on Economy v^ r TO When you B^t£ ff cc tnomv 1 TO wanted tig* consi deved 1 lr^ A I\\ j of dollars c 1 I\\ Thousands ot by the u*c 1 TO tedeV^ ar ee^^f l\\ of cheap. car e \atnps— 1 scientincaUy bac 191 words
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Article598 1931-09-01 14 S.C.C. Tournament Results. The following were the results of ties played yesterday in the S.C.C. tennis tournament A (loss Singles. P. H. Stewart-Brown plus 3 vs. A. D. Anderson minus 15.5, (unfinished, set all). A i I Doubles. C. B. Winter and W. A. Wilson plus 15 hem I)598 words
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Article222 1931-09-01 14 Conclusion of Tennis Tournament. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Aug. 29. A feature of the termination of the Malacca Lawn Tennis Tournament was the success of H. M. de Souza .(jnr.) and Mrs. Pottie in winning all the events they had entered for. The final of the men's222 words
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Article19 1931-09-01 14 Tuesday, September 1. Foot!. nil: S.A.K.A. Cup, scmi-finnl Malays vs. R.A., Anson Road Stadium. Tennis S.C.C. tournament.19 words
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Article144 1931-09-01 14 Girls from Four Towns At Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 31. For the second year in succession a sports meeting for girls, open to all comers but organised by the Kuala i Lumpur Y.W.C-A., was held here on Saturday afternoon and drew hundreds144 words
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Article131 1931-09-01 14 New Building in Ipoh With A Roof Garden. I (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Aug. 31. The Resident of Perak, Mr. B. W. Elles, today opened the new premises of the Mercantile Bank here today. A representative gathering of Ipoh's business community was present. I The building, which131 words
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Article70 1931-09-01 14 Prohibition of Certain Marriages. An Enactment has just come into force in Kedah forbidding any man or woman of the ruling house to marry anyone other than a Malay or a dascendant of the prophet Mohammed (Shariffa) without the written consent of the Sultan or his deputy.70 words
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Article16 1931-09-01 14 The report of the reception to the Hon. Mr. 11. H. Abdoolcader is unavoidably held over.16 words
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Letter90 1931-09-01 14 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sit I wonder nobody hau replied to our friend Gallus. However, here goes. If his Government is as high minded A3 he would have us believe perhaps he can explain why it is they twisted there appears to be no90 words
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Letter311 1931-09-01 14 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, While sympathising with Proprietary Planter" and agreeing with him as to the necessity of starting a land bank, I am curious to know why his costs are so high with suA a big production per acre I have an311 words
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Letter293 1931-09-01 14 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— There is little doubt that the time is not far distant when, under a rapidly arnnging, and in some directions enlightening social systemj company law reform w'll make directors collectively and individually responsible for those of their acts of commission293 words
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Article97 1931-09-01 14 Line Now Available To The Public. Following clo3c upon the opening of the trunk telephone line between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore comes the news that the line has been extended to Ipoh and is now available to the public. According to the statement issued by the Oriental97 words
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Article24 1931-09-01 14 A lascar was badly injured this morning when he fell overboard from the s.b. Santhia and was caught between the boat and the wharf.24 words
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Article192 1931-09-01 14 Characteristic Hint From Piratss. Canton, Aug. 21. Another piratical demonstration occurred on the Canton-Chanchuan passage towboat yesterday mornin.7 resulting in a Chinese passenger and a boy of fifteen working on, the vessel being wounded. As the vqseel was anchored off the West Bund, neat Shameen, the explosion caused192 words
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Article117 1931-09-01 14 Canton's Experiment in The War Against Nanking. Hong Kong, Aug. 22. The report that the Canton Government is enlisting ten Japanese military experts to assist in the coming war against Marshal Chiang Kai-shek is now in circulation to explain the visit to Tojcio of Heaan. Eugene Chen and117 words
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Article46 1931-09-01 14 News Received of His Death At Sungkai. News has. been received in Singapore of the death at Sungkai, Perak, of Mr. Charles Darby. Mr. Darby was for many years a captain in the M.S.V.R. During the War he served with the Middlesex Regiment.46 words
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Article410 1931-09-01 14 Attacked with Stone Club In His Tent. An official report has boron r c'vi'l in Sydney of the murder in the wi'ds of New Guinea of Mr. Brie Baum. v. pros- pector. Mr. Baiim was dom to death while prospecting for gold on an unI410 words
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Article36 1931-09-01 14 The Fire Brigade was called to a grass fire in Stevens Road, yesterday evening and after about an hour's work extinguished it. The fire at one tJaM threatened a row of new houses.36 words
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Advertisement128 1931-09-01 14 I Look at this BABY! il SEE how strong and sturdy he is, how r well developed his limbs, how well 4 E J nourished he is, what good firm solid t flesh he has sHeis a Glaxo baby— the J L food that is composed of milk, made by128 words
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1450 1931-09-01 15 Everyone Gay Despite The Usual Holiday Rain What The Man From Cook's Thinks About It— Those "Last Bedrooms What Woman Wants A Laughter-Evoking Farce —Revival Of "The Belle Of New York." (By Our Own Commentator, J. Jefferson Farjeon.) London, Aug. 5. YESTERDAY, according1,450 words
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Article758 1931-09-01 15 Committee's Report. £66,500,000 ON "THE DOLE." The Rrave view of the nations finances taken by the Committee on National Expenditure is expressed in its report issued in mail week. Reference to this report was made in the Political Diary of The Week yesterday. The Committee,758 words
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Advertisement375 1931-09-01 15 ■PJSs l f is better completely to exclude the in- \m IIJJK jurious effect of the caffein in colfee and <%9v. fJWL tea upon the nervous system, especially mQfo Caffein-free H.A.G. Coffee agrees with llggpF everyone because it can cause neither j|f |k sleeplessness nor heart palpitations, and jffipj IJ|375 words
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Miscellaneous182 1931-09-01 15 Today's Crossword Puzzle £xZ £2> rr n £-32 tea STT" jp|«! 1 23 W** I 32 33 ■S5s3S!~ fife T,7 1 ,BS H Y''\.t\ (CLUES.) ACROSS. 17. Field «la M 18. Relatives 19. Caution 1. Ridin* coat 2 0. Burdensome ,a' i U .r"" r 22 Breathe heavily if"?"" 23.182 words
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Article355 1931-09-01 16 j Fight Between Filipinos And Italians. Chicago, July A Filipino is dead and four Italian* are seriously injured n^ an outcome of battle which took place in the street) of Chicago last Sunday afternoon, July 19. The Filipino victim is Modesto Derera, student, who hails from Dafrupan. In355 words
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Advertisement244 1931-09-01 16 JIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIM IFRIGIDAIRE I I THE ONLY REFRIGERATOR WITH THE HYDRATOR I One of the reasons why more than 1,750,000 Frigidaires are in use. I €J FRIGIDAIRE HYDRATOR J;^" tAiKI I 1 The Frigidaire Hydrator retains the 3 The compact storage provided by the WlfUBaT -^T natural moisture in leafy and244 words
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Article2867 1931-09-01 17 The Malayan Committee's Recommendations. OFFICIAL REPORT. SUGGESTED BOARD OF CONTROL. The report of the Telegrafh and Telephone Communications Committee l'.t.fl. which hits jus! been issued to (he I'rtss. nmi the Held of Malayan communications very extensively. The commit tc-c finds that posts, telegTaphil and telephones should continue2,867 words
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Article105 1931-09-01 17 Mediators Busy Behind The I Scenes. Rome, Aug. 20. Considerable progress has been made towards the solution of the recent dispute between the Vatican and the Fascists. Although no overt action has been I taken, mediators have been busy behind the scenes and there is every hope105 words
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Article26 1931-09-01 17 The F.M.S. Railways have issued a new 'pocket time table rhowinp; the revised train services that will come into force on Sept. 6.26 words
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Advertisement48 1931-09-01 17 The more you use Ml? (Houses of Parliamtnd sauce the more you Nobody ever tires of its delicious, appetising flavour mellow yet piquant. Totally different from other sau ces.^^^^___^ >Sfi9B Throat. Doctor* all II From rhnmUta •vtry- jfl B to a formula of th* f.ivt- 111 EVANS* Pasij/ies48 words
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Advertisement127 1931-09-01 17 THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE THE GENUINE Despite numerous efforts it has remained inimitable. FRAMROZ CO. Ja^®a®lls£ J» Blended in two grades to suit all ;ITO^^SS^^TOf i FLAKE 0Y READY RUBBED. F. A. BARTHOLOMEUSZ, LTD., SIN'CAI'ORE and KUALA LUMPUR. Life and Vitality given by VIROL! E i lataHHflflaflMaH^a^attaV f^" fjfj^^^^^^^^^^^^m^j^^i HaflaMaHfekfifcafe127 words
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Article815 1931-09-01 18 An Awkward Problem. SHOULD THEY BE FORCEC TO CLOSE DOWN I The administrative and medical viewpoints were seen in sharp contr?sl at the last meeting of the entral Health Board, when the Chief Health Officer. Dr. i\ S. Selwyn-Clarke. submitted that states which could not maintain815 words
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Article614 1931-09-01 18 "Silly, Senseless" Crime Of European. i (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 31. Dicta -on Brawn, a European, pleaded ('."uiltv, at the Selangor Assizes today, to charjfPs of forging a certificate for 600 $10 shares in the Ampeng Tin Company > and using this certificate614 words
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Article44 1931-09-01 18 M. Clement-Bayard Shot Dead. Paris, Aug. 20. If. Maurice Clement-Bayard, the airship pioneer and inventor, was accidentally hni dead while examining a gun. M. Clement-Bayard's name was given to the early nonrigid type of airship. He manufactured cycles on a large scale.44 words
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955 1931-09-01 18 Unmistakable Signs." HON. MR. LIM CHENG BAN'S LECTURE. An interesting lecture on the Chinese in the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States and some of their problems and difficulties was given by the Hon. Mr. Lim Cheng Ean under the auspices of the Chinese955 words
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Article81 1931-09-01 18 Return of Land Ordered By Government. Madrid, Aug. 19. Nobles whose ancestors centuries ago lent penurious Spanish Kings money and received land as security are dismayed at j the Government's latest decree, -which I orders such property to be returned to the State. One of the hardest hit81 words
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Article83 1931-09-01 19 Soviet to Abolish Food Rationing. Berlin, Aug. 17. According to a Moscow report in the Berliner Togeblatt, the Soviets are contemplating abolishing the food rationing system and lifting of all other restrictions on food consumption in January. A confirmation of thia report, the paper (Jeclares, would result83 words
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