The Straits Times, 24 February 1931
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Title Section36 1931-02-24 1 The Straits Times. [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 0 PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1931. TtoTfiS. The Straits Times. 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21. 1931 I'RHK l't CENTS36 words
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Advertisement144 1931-02-24 1 Singapore 78. Cecil sty cphone si6i). 1 Ja^^^^^^^3!jS •.IS TONIGHT »15 JACK OAKIE I The Sap from Syracuse with <.IN(.KK ROC.KKS Pkonc 5261-52SX FOR NEARLY TWO CENTURIES THE FIRM OF WORTHINGTON has held the secret of successful brewing. The reputation enjoyed by their Burton Ales has never waned, and the144 words
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Advertisement168 1931-02-24 1 hajalaVm^pur 27. Java st. < -phone 3aaa>. |pMIBIA fi «M|^ I v Per case of df i Per case of 10 Cents. r Per 16 o/. tin AND EVERY TIN ECONOMICAL. HAOE A^ gj^ 1 IS FRASER VALLEY MILK GUARANTEED. PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION VANCOUVER. B.C. |f CANADA BRITISH STANDARD Madr and168 words
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Advertisement7 1931-02-24 1 SI^^IGHT t.15 f JACKXIUkIE v* r .v7 words
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Advertisement522 1931-02-24 2 P. 0., BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES 1 Incorporated id Kngland) MAIL I'ASSENf.KK AND CARGO riMB VICES. PBNINSULAB AND ORIKNTAL S.N. CO. 1 IMiU! ONTRACT WITH HIS MAJBfiTY-S BRNMBNT, LONDON AND FAR EAST H Ml. 3s>R*l< B. OUTWARD FROM LOKDON F«B CHL««A AMD JAi'A-V Tunaage due Spore. K\k«AkA *.IUO alar.522 words
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Advertisement665 1931-02-24 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA). TO LONDON. Naples. Marseille*. Umdoa, Aatwerv, Roiurdaia aad Middlesbraaga. Veeaels Tonnage Due Sail t YASUKUNI MARU U^tOO Feb. 25 2« HAKONE MARU 10.000 Mar. 11 lt ISUWA MARL 10,700 Mar. 26 27 (KUSUIMI MARU 11,000 Apr. 9 10 HAKOZAKI MARU 10.MM Apr. Tl .3 TERUKUM665 words
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Advertisement439 1931-02-24 2 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the wellknown steamer MARELLA .7/66 tons) and the new motor vessel. MALABAR 1 4.512 tons). The sj. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia,439 words
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Advertisement600 1931-02-24 2 THE EAST ASIATIC (XL LIMITED (Incorporated in Denmark) Telephone 5323. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE Ts GENOA, LONDON. ROTTERDAM. HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN. > Leave Spore. Penang. m JUTLANDIA Mar. 18 Mar. 20 m.s. ALSIA Mar. 25 Mar B1 1 m.». SELANDIA Apr. 8 Apr. 10 m.«. FIONIA Apr. 22 Apr. 24600 words
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Advertisement658 1931-02-24 2 I THE BLUE FUNNEL UNE THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO, UMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NV\ (o. LTD. (Incorporated in England) REGULAR &KRYH X TO MARSEILLES. LONDON. AMSTERDAM, Kn 1 I'ERDAM. ANTWERP. HAMBURG AND BREMEN GENOA, HAVRE, UVERPOOL AND GLASGOW BOSTON, Nl W YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVII E LONDON AND658 words
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Advertisement448 1931-02-24 2 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated in Siam) BANGKOK COASTING Kretay, Trrnciranu. k< I Ti'lupm. Patam. Singora, Handon, Koh«amui. Langsaan ■ALOfl 1 i PRACHATIPnK SUDDHADIB The s'.eamer* ar< electric light and k .iation for firat-cla ifor the round trip kok and Singap iasssd at $160 I' i tr p448 words
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Advertisement450 1931-02-24 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. OCEANIC AND ORIENTAL NAVIGATION (U, BAN FRANCISCO, CAL. TACOMA ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP CO., TACOMA, WASH. STATES STEAMSHIP CO, PORTLAND, ORE. JOINT S< lIKDI IK. Sailing, for t/nited States and Canada Points from Hong Kong. San Francisco and I >• Angele*. ILDBM WALL Mill from Hong Kong Mar 7 San450 words
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Advertisement487 1931-02-24 3 doulaa mtAM«iF UNi MAIL UNI ROUND-THE-WORLD SERVICE n|N(. \I'OKE. PL'NANG, COLOMBO. Sl'fcZ, »'(»RT SAID. \I.K\ \MIKIA. NAPLES, (.t.SOA. M .KStILI.KS. NEW YORK AND BOSTON. Arrive Leave Leave S'porr S'por* I'enang IRF.S. WILSON Mar. 2 Mar. 6 Mar. 7 I KrS VAN BURKS' Mar. 16 Mar. 19 Mar. 21 i.ARKIr 1.487 words
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Advertisement565 1931-02-24 3 NORDDfIJTSCHER 'Elllil UJS)Yd Wfl#l (IncorporaUd in Germany) Th* undermentioned ar* th* Company's in. ended fixtures. OUTWARDS PFALZ for Japan Port* and Vladivostock Feb 25 i FRANKFURT for Saigon. Yhama, Kobe and Moji Mar. 1 COBLENZ for Manila, Hong Kong. Shanghai, Taku, Dalny and Tsingtau Mar. J FRANKEN for Hong Kong.565 words
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Advertisement310 1931-02-24 3 EIJLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. i Incurporated in England.) -ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE TO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. FREIGHT SERVICE OITW \RDB To Haas; Kong, Shanghai and Japan Du* S'por* s.s. CITY OF KHIOS Feb. 17 s.s. CITY OF ATHENS Mar. 1< HOMEWARDS sj. CITY OF WELLLNGTON310 words
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Advertisement973 1931-02-24 3 TOE STRAITS TIMES and THE STRAITS BUDGET. Head OSce, CECIL AND STAM.KV STRFETS. SING WOKE Branch Oflcc. 27. JAVA STREET. KI.U.A LUMPUR. CabU. TIMES. SINGAPORE. Telephone* SINGAPORE 5151. KUALA LUMPI R 38SJ. SwW MHMawkl Repreaentativm in Great Britain. REITFRS. Ltd.. (Advt. Dept.) 24, Old Jewry. London. E.C. 2. (through whom973 words
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Advertisement717 1931-02-24 4 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. There ar* approximately r«ewn word* to a is a fl-.t rate charge of 2S aaata per Baa per insertion •■in A minimum of one dollar per insertion. :i re accepted up to 10 a.m. on lay *d issi*. A ti* aff Ii c*nts :i chtrc '1 for th*717 words
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Advertisement776 1931-02-24 4 I.OARD-RESIDENCE Excellent Board Residence fMO--fl2o. Mod. I sau., 11. St. Miebaeaa Flats S 7 p.m. SINGLE Xl KNISHKI) room. verandah Bit laaia*. iH, Urchaid Baad. IDE, 7. OXLET BOAD. Taeant very i.ice aeeoniii;«dat:.,r. t, modarn aunitation. Ms'.dai.-..- :i. rA.T ANOUA, OXLLY RISE. Phon* 4390. Central, Convenient, Homely. Tennis J.rai**. Daily776 words
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Advertisement647 1931-02-24 4 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET TO LKT. D 12. Second flour, Union Bnildii j Mx 17 feet. Rent. $60. Apply D lO. Tele ptione No. 6<ffi. TO LFT, two storied godown. Road and River frontage. Area 10,000 so, ft. Apply 424, Striiiu Time*. TO LET, OFFICFS at 4, Prtnea Street, top647 words
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Advertisement585 1931-02-24 4 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET OFFICES TO LET. MB. Battery Road. Bad floor. Apply Uutbrie it Co., Ltd. LARGE OFFICES to let at 1, Oa Sonsa St. U.iyd Road. IT, 11!:, Killinev Road BM i->, .South Bridfi Koad. Apply N. Ee-'bcn 7, De Souta Bt'ROPBAN boardiag establi.bment. Dalydane, 147, Killiney Road,585 words
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Advertisement696 1931-02-24 4 FOR SALI3 FOR SAIK. hou.eh .1.1 fu'niture SlB-R, SW i IDIES HAND! Beautifully embroidered in six I ige 30 cents M !!K BP.KD WillTK LEG .HORNS, a 1 ag stocl Caaap. quantity c: roiiirf on leav. <"»r,->, J :.i fOB I eaac*™. an up-t. 1 arepran Boar.lmir KsUhlishment. Al. engaired.696 words
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Advertisement423 1931-02-24 4 SHIPPING NOTK MS. SF.I.ANIHA. ARKIN Xl) H 11. l». l»:i I earyo r^-r tl i. a lay Mai I m;i.«m>. unra «i\ kkiu 10. I*3l. rtr-ci e\ t> '> I N THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. SPECIAL WEEK-END I ITCH. Specially reduced passage lfl'.es are now Swcttenh*. ham. Siagapore Tort423 words
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Article1074 1931-02-24 5 Making the Old Car Do. HEAVY REPLACEMENT DEMAND COMING. The motor-car ha* long been such an essential part of American life that the motor industry stands by itself aa a barometer of trade and general prosperity throughout the States, writes the American editor of the1,074 words
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Advertisement488 1931-02-24 5 IIU 1 £saL/C 9 Raffles Hotel TONIGHT DINNER and DANCE MONIA LITTER'S CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA GRILL ROOM SPECIAL DISH TONIGHT. ngm SIRRF.Y (APON A LA DERBY i.KKr N PEAS. I.YONNAISE POTATOES. $1.75. Thursday, Feb. 26 s.s. BELGENLAND IN PORT CRUISE BALL 9.30 p.m. Sea View Hotel All Rooms with Modern Sanitation.488 words
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Advertisement321 1931-02-24 5 k^mmm**mmmmmmm*^mv Leaves Hair Twice as Beautiful Tke iimpU hair atyle* of to-day b»«Ltiful hair a necmity. Luckily, beautiful hair Is bow •sally obtained. It n (imply a matter of ■hampooinr. Proper *hanipooing make* the hair 10ft and *ilky. It bring* oat all th« real life and laitre, all the natural321 words
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Advertisement502 1931-02-24 5 HELNLELY aaa^^-vv MHbmß W saaaaaaTJ^^l HaaWOUTDOOR (INVERTED) TYPE TERMINAL BOXES FOR PRESSURES UP TO 22.000 VOLTS Write for Catalogue U.E. Section 5 CENTPAI ,1 KUALA LUMPUR I POH Bale Agenta la Malaya far W. T. Henley, Telegraph Works, Co., Ltd. AUCTION NOTICES MORTGAGEE'S SALE of valuable freehold land and seaside502 words
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Article1463 1931-02-24 6 OTTO KAHN - How The Arts Have Helped Me. OTTO KAHN. By THE RIGHT USE OF LEISURE (THE EM, SENT BANKER PHILANTHROPIST AND PATRON OF THE ARTS) WMBM I first bx-gan, Fume 30 years ago,' to occupy my leisuri it Mid with i ndeavoun t > be of some little servi..- the cause1,463 words
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Article155 1931-02-24 6 (iirls I niaw fully Sent To Reformatories. N»w York. Feb. IS, Start 1 in-; revelations have been made in the course of the investigations by the a 'i r» police. nfJude an allegation in the «ity that th.- only woman in.. ui.iaAfu a dozen girls to rha155 words
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Article67 1931-02-24 6 Political Feud On IS. Pacific Coast. Sacramento, Calif, rVb. 10. An Indian whom the police Ha\e since identified as Nazini Ramdhami, secretary of the Indian National Congress of the Pacific (Vast was shot dead in the street. The (fuel was believed to be Cue to a political67 words
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Article77 1931-02-24 6 Tribute From Mr. Thomas At Canada Club Dinner. London, Feb. 11. Speaking at the Canada Club dinner to welcome the High Commissioner, Mr. J. H. Thomas paid a warm tribute to Earl Willingilon and declared t'-at after many years of strenuous public service Earl WillmjMon was legitimately entitled77 words
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Article749 1931-02-24 6 PENANG LETTER. Chetties and Wives. COMMUNITY SHOCKED BY A SUGGESTION. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. Feb. 20. The general topic of conversation of late has been the heat wave. On three recessive mornings recently the thermometer has stood at eighty at 6 a.m. and the heat749 words
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Article137 1931-02-24 6 Untimciv Death of Luisa Fratelliiti. Th<- Krench circus world is in mourning. One of its brightest flowers and most vivid hopes has been cut off untimely. Luisa Oiberta Kratcllini. daughter of one of the three famous clowns of that name, is dead. She was just twenty-four137 words
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Article940 1931-02-24 6 CEYLON LETTER. Fewer Motor Accidents In Colombo. (From Our Own Correspondent) Colombo, Feb. 14. "Good-bye and good luck to everybody," were H.E. Sir Herbert Stanley's parting words on Wednesday morning a? he left the jetty for the Comorin. Crowds lined the street* from "Temple Trees" (the940 words
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777 1931-02-24 6 JAVA LETTER. Priok Road Accident VISIT OF MR. DWIGHT DAVIS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia. Feb. 20. teasing number of motor a.c, I Hatavia wa.s the s'll.ject of a paragraph in my letter last week. Before that le ter had reached the office of the777 words
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Article158 1931-02-24 6 More Evidence at Trial Of a (ierman. the trial ('erman goldniatei." was r. Muni- I unnel for n asketl 1 1 orin v send w I l'J-'T with a the It:iliar > ment A »!tm.-< r.ami I Kr c, at sKafen, < the ia •i the Taus. Ah"158 words
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Article115 1931-02-24 6 Cnrference Preparations At Geneva. At a meeting of the i I.oagui of NaUoaa r. .Ide f r Jh tre limitation r,. which The r«-r>< rt -it-e adopted. i with the mo lit i l.y the Sparien delegate, S*-n,.r Quu: Lbooj, and it was agree 1 that Hoard and115 words
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Advertisement106 1931-02-24 6 M J *tw*«n m*chaniral r»»*tiin» i»nd developing I Byr -our Cir.*-Film by manual proccaa lie* U I vy II GREATER SATISFACTIOW FOR TOO You want th* bait of your Aim* not excuaea \Y With th* manual proe*«i your Aim ii treated I(\ \A, individually, any d*fc'. arc carefully «<J IY^106 words
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Advertisement101 1931-02-24 7 ALL LAUGHTER WEEK! Commences TONIGHT AT THE ALHAMBRA! COMEDY CORNERED Board the Alhambra "LaughSpecial" for the greatest round trip of hilarity ever known ROBERT MONTGOMERY BENNY RUBIN IN The fastest, funniest, most amusing musical comedy funfrolic ever brought to the talking screen LOVE ROUGH A Carnival of glorious rollicking, fun—101 words
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Advertisement195 1931-02-24 7 JdUUUWdM *W VM '+M WW-JW^ k jU U U iJJCH €>O OQOO COOOOg) O^ OO GO QQ^j^ hhhh! hhhh! hhT^W c> r TONIGHT! 1 6.1 5 1 |9.15 ANOTHER PARAMOUNT TRIUMPH BUT THIS TIME A HAPPY, LAUGHING RIOT OF FUN, SONGS A CLEVER DIALOGUE. -GINGER ROGERS 'iB i i -^X195 words
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Advertisement165 1931-02-24 7 Oh Tuesday for two Days Only. I THE "UNTAMED" STAR I\ A IMCTIRE THAT jk HAS EVERYTHING YOU WAN! I JOAN CRAWFORD MONTANA MOON H Daring and Adorable as Ever WITH JOHNNY MACK BROWN— DOROTHY SEBASTION AND A HOST OF STARS W SONG HITS!!! ROMANCE!!! U AND H RED BLOODED165 words
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Article428 1931-02-24 8 SHIPPING NOTES. Bulletin of the L. of N. Ekstern Bureau. ■Ml Bulletin of the League of Bureau, for week end11. IML 1 'i.i- plague death. One plague rase and one i n i In. lira rases and 22 I M and 2.'i deaths durte) i.-ik week428 words
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Article90 1931-02-24 8 of drill- up to and for week i 1 L'l 5.15 p.m. Drill H»'l II p.m.. Prill Hull. M.C. li.fr... h«r (our.f. K.I. :!.'>. Officers Promotion .'..>n in Rattle 5. 1S p.m.. i Promotion dim j Drill Hall, S.R.A. 1V1; %M p v S V.X.A.. Transport leave. -.n90 words
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LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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Article258 1931-02-24 8 EXCHANGE. Singapore. Feb. 24. Oa London, Bank 4 m/s t/t 27 32 Dunand I/I 23 ~U I' rival* > at. enilt 14 3 U On New York, demand 66 1 16 Private 90 d 67Vi <)n Franc*. Bank T.T. 1430 On India. Bank T.T. 155% K..n*. Bank T.T. 56.. p.c.258 words
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Article239 1931-02-24 8 The Week's Programmes From Saigon Station. The broadcasting programmes from th>aigon Radio station for the week are given below. Orchestral concerts are I from approximately 8.45 to 9.45 p.m. Tuesday. Valses (Bruhms), Canzonetta (P. Erun) Berceuse (K. Fourdraln), I'nere (Boellmann), (pour violoncelle) Mmc Simon. Chef nay Lc Keve239 words
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Article232 1931-02-24 8 The following passengers are proceeding to Europe by the Blue Kunml itramrr l'ntr>clus, which sailed from Sinicaporr today: Air tomdr. J. P. Blandy. C.8.. D.5.0.. Mrs Bland). Mrs. A. C. Hayun. Mis< M Mm. L. r Holiday. Mrs. J. G. Briicg*. Mr land Mr. F. H. Thurburn. Mrs. A.232 words
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Article75 1931-02-24 8 Ru^by. Pi Foreign exchange! are Amsterdam ■Mo' Alhrn> 376, Bnmba) Is. i\i.. Berl.n -'114.x' Bru«««.|s I4JSH, Bu.-h.-re,t Hl7. Ris 4 5-lfi. Buenos Air<-< :!7. r«piaaaf»a 1t.14%, Onera 2">.20, Helsingfor* li<:t. H<.nr X ig lid.. Li»l.on l*.j:.. M.-,.|ri.l »:.<•,-, M,| M.T9%, Monte Vid<-o .t:>. N«w T*rt I H 1(1''. Oals75 words
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Article63 1931-02-24 8 From China and Japan, by Yasukum "'tnru. <Jue at Singapore tomorrow. Kr«>:n China and Japan, by Celehe* Maru, due at Singapore tomorrow. Krini F:urope (London mails dispatched on Keh. 5) by Rohna, due at Penang 6 a.m. in Friday. From Australia, by Malabar, due at Singapore on Thursday.63 words
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STOCKS AND SHARE'S.
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Article438 1931-02-24 8 Val. I'd. Bur«ri. Svlltrs. £1 £1 Asam Kumbanf M 23 Ayrr Hitam Tin 11 3 W£l il Bangrm Tin 11 S lt/1 1 Batanc Padang 0.10 0.15 1 1 H.itu Caves 0.40 0.&0 t 1 Bukit Aranj 046 040 II (1 Burmah Malay 10 6 12 nom. i) £1438 words
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Article267 1931-02-24 8 MM v«l Pd. Buyers. StlUrs. 1 2 Alex. Brick Ordl. 230 210 cd. 2 Alex. Brick Pr.fi. 2.12 2.22 S £1 <1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 4.0.0 4 5.0 1 1 irn'nl Engine 0M 0.40 nov. 100 60 ChineM Co.n. Bank 70.00 76 00 fl 11 Coo. T. S. 7ft267 words
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Article112 1931-02-24 8 Singapore Cold Storage 7 p.e. deb. of 11*26 red. 1931-36 10$ 106 ci. Singapore Munici- al 6 p.e. of l!«01 red. 1960 $1,378,000 par. 6% prem. Singapore Municipal 4V* p.e. of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 96 par Singapore Municipal 4H p.e. of 1909 red 1966 $1,000,000 96112 words
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Article389 1931-02-24 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's quotations. Tod\y'i Prie« i Fra»er Lyall Co. fcvait AlUnby (|1) 1.00 1.10 1.00 1.10 Aior Uajak (ID 0.80 OJK) OJO O.M A. Hilam (II) 1.16 1.26 1.16 1.26 A. kaaiM '»!> 0J« 0J« 0.20 OH A. Malay (*2) 1-26 1.40 125389 words
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Article394 1931-02-24 8 £7,000,000 Arrangement With Bunkers. The Financial News understands that i credit of 17.000,000 has been arranged for the Bank of Brazil by a hanking group headed by Messrs. N. M. Rothschild and Sons. The obje.t af the credit i» to Hit the (ioverrment over the present tempoi394 words
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Article326 1931-02-24 8 Mr. G. N. Barnes' Plea For Better Relations. TV ne.e.-sity for a ladical ckange in indu»lr.^l relations was urgtil by the lit. Hon. G. N. Barnes, C.H.. at the monthly luncheon of the Industrial ("o-Partner-hiji Association held in London. Iran impossible anomaly. Mr. Barnes .'aid. between the political and326 words
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Article226 1931-02-24 8 The following novels w.t.- :>ili!e<l la Kaffl r> Librar>' durinir the pMt f rtrn,-Kt Whilv Raiment, "ecil 11. Kullivant Kr.irht Trmplar. i U-nlie <"h«rin Canonicals. (O. 1). 11 and M I Reckoning. Joan Conquest i William 'l Happy Day*, i Kirhmal Crompton Diary of a Pr.ivinnal Lady. IK.226 words
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Article42 1931-02-24 8 At the annual meeting of the al KaftVs Quay on Thursday at a p.m. Mrs. Edwin Lee will prtwule and will »i\e a short address. At the social hour precedinif the nu-ctinr Mr. Tan. lip« will five a special prorranme of music.42 words
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Article69 1931-02-24 8 jong Selat lai. l,ar I|f k. Fakan H.i II Kara n Jjva. ;hM..luccas ■nd 1 p m. Ja\a. B'.ir ..nd 6 j.m. rrrd Orswrturr. Ton* now. raM I a.m. KaTanu M 'Pm p.m. hina. ]\j -n.-ivi. Jn )r ria. Philippine ('anjila ami «•*"■<> < il I", partnrr69 words
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Article20 1931-02-24 8 MAILS FOR EUR OPE. m Sphini J vin nidrnbarnrvelt Left Jan. I'. J»n. II \rrd K.h. V»h. 12 Metxinrer r«tr:»20 words
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Article90 1931-02-24 8 Ship* alon(s.d» «»ie Wharte* or ex»«ctea to arriv*. Ealrane* h. oa c i >» Ua C. Krrt-Ki. ii i: hoi k Main V, hurt Lck. I an. W I Oil Wharf XI. < oa! Wharf VES8EI.S IN DRY DOCKS. Tauten* I'uir. Albert Dork Nil Krpprl Harhoar. Kinr'i90 words
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Advertisement33 1931-02-24 8 HIGH CLASS JEWELLERY at prices meaning INVESTMENT VtVj big assortment of ENGAGEMENT WEDDING RINGS WEDDING PRESENTS Silverware WATCHES A SPECIALITY Thousands of different patterns in stock RENE ULLMANN ipitul Building, Stamford Road. Singapore.33 words
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Miscellaneous280 1931-02-24 8 MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily Weather Report. Bright Wind. Station. Temperature Rain- Sun- Relative Direc- Speed Weather. Max. Mm. fall, shine. Humidity. tion. F. F. ins. hoars. To n.p.h. Alor Star !»S S» Nil 9.» <5 NE t Raj Kota Bharu M Nil 11 J t>s S 2 Kine K.irengranu 84280 words
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Miscellaneous143 1931-02-24 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEKraraday. February 24. II. V, 1 M a.m., 8 ft. 6 in., 2.19 p.m.. M I p.m. rWdl><-»d.> NktVJMf RV in.. 3 9 r ni U rk§, annual latila Bank Buildin*. 12.30 p.m. Inii» < <> u.n < lub. annual n)«-rtinr. '■> P *n. 1'ulice UanJ iiotant.al143 words
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Article370 1931-02-24 9 Ribber Sinking to Lowei Level. IK LOCAL AITTION TOMORROW. <?r Oar Kiasncist Correspondent.) Singapore, Tu»-day, 10 a.m. Pi (cot Rubber. ll', cents per Ib. Tin, 225 tons at 561.7."> per picul. 1 sVj Mm Rubber, l.innon I IMb do»n I-IU. Nen ><>rk. holiday, no market. Market Tone370 words
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Article42 1931-02-24 9 'b. Ib. Ib. Roralli. io.ihmi Ib. 11r...,t.. «> 11.. Huk.t K. i*. i.:.) 03 Ib. -'»i Ib. ■M I Ib. ..Ml |b. TM Ih. •Jl Ib. LOU Ib. Ih. •iX> Ib. *nI Ih. Sunfri RamaJ. 12.720 Ib. > Ik. il «0 Ib42 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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Article779 1931-02-24 9 Positions as disclosed By Latest leports. Th* Taiping Rub*r Plantations, on* of the Edward Bojit*" l »roup of Awipanim, haa a total ara* of ,1>,0»t8, 1 >,0»t8 acre* in Perak 'X.M.S. of whir 3.T57 MTH i s under rubber: this fiirurs nclud«s the IM acres which WSM779 words
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Article86 1931-02-24 9 Taipinir Tin Dredging No. 5 dredge (first br.lfi. 126 piculs. Ml houri. 40 000 yard*. North Taiping- Tin I>rrdirir.g (firit half).— 24 picnli. 312 hour.. 41.100 yanis. Bata»jr Padanc lirr.lcmr No. 2 dredec Krat half).— l 47 piculs, 301 hour*, 27.& M yards. rlatu Caves Tin Drrdring. 286 words
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Article48 1931-02-24 9 Tone of Market Pull. Latest Cable London Spot Sheet .1 11-lCd. per Ib. New York Holiday. R.S.S. equal to London Standard Standard R.S.S. on Tender Scot March April April-June July-Srpt. US It IS 1 11^4 u% 12\ 13S H o'clock boor, Feb. 24.48 words
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Article1304 1931-02-24 9 Perak River Hydro Electric Co. VISCOUNT ELIBANK ON FOUR YEARS' ACHIEVEMENTS. j The fourth unnual gerera! met'timr of i the I'orak River Hydro-Electric Pow*r Co., Ltd.. was held on Jan. 2'i at Winchester House, Old Broad Street. London, E.C. The Right Hon. Viscount Elibank, I). I., (chairman of the company),1,304 words
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Article1295 1931-02-24 9 Will There be a Revival Of Restriction Considerable interest has been aroused I y tho propo.-a! pnt forward by Sir re Maxwi!!. ;n; n thr Financial 1 in which he adv-nate* the adoption of the scheme tor on< r:mi!arl isntwi at aj meeting of the Rubber Producers'1,295 words
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Article798 1931-02-24 9 A Ruund-Table Conference Wanted. SIR (.EORCK MAXWBI M HEME. (By A. W. Still It has >>een a <lu!i 1 4<1.. the Urn (K-U.ter 22. Thvn 1- icniArajkrc in the fa!;, except i" -.yin? doubt whith-i planti left to themselves as th to he, will restru 1 uutpu:798 words
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Advertisement131 1931-02-24 9 MALAYAN TRADE. Value of Imports and Exports In January. The IVpartmcn of Statistic*. S.S. and FMS. ha* forwarded tke followi.f com parativ* ctatrn-.t-nt «f th<- total valur of foreign tradr. excluding parcel poit and bullion, anJ 'iported from British Malay* during 1930 and for January 1931 IMPOSTS. IacreaM EXPORTS. Incnaee131 words
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Advertisement18 1931-02-24 9 UB Lt liLCnll O uvut moNiyi ■tiit Hoists a eLAsaea, turn, uiutn a*. Da LE cLeJUTS Vttf RIUEHM18 words
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1106 1931-02-24 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, FEB. 24, 1931. WHO PROFITS? Although the final announcement from the Colonial Office is still lacking, the seemingly endless series of communiques on the question of tin restriction contiI nues and gradually the position is be1 coming clarified. The statement issued over the week-end should1,106 words
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Article1142 1931-02-24 10 Dame Melba's Pathetic Farewell Article. I^^^^^^ Thit artkf, urhiek arrivrd from Englant.f,y tht latl mail, hat a mott \gthttie interttt, nine* it 1* pr*, a bly tht rtry latt Damt iifl Q rvfr urrotc. It h«« prn*fd fay <>, two be fort tht1,142 words
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Article284 1931-02-24 10 Mrs. P. H. Batthhill is due back in Singapore by the Hector. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lymbery are passengers for home by the Patrocliw. Mr. T.,Storey, Eastern Asrent. Huntley and Palmer, returned from leave by the Rawalpindi. The Hon. Mr. A. Savage Bailey and Mrs. Savage Bailey284 words
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Article630 1931-02-24 10 MORE TROUBLE IN CHINA? The persistent rumours which t I current during the past month or sothat well in \nv Cth aail vinces of China, and that :< brr\> n/ Ntw.cn Sz.iihwan. Knn.-i tn<l Shenii, were confirmed yrstenlay. Sin Kuo Mm n.essacrr* state thut Chiang Kai-shek630 words
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Advertisement221 1931-02-24 10 HEDGES BUTLER Ltd. Wine Merchants BY APPOINTMENT TO MM. MM, (,KOR(.F V. 1910 H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES itJl ii.m. kirn; kdwakd vii imi h r.h. thk i'rim k ok wales Ims hkk majksty cjlkkn vktoria 1847 H.R.H. THK DIKE Of EDINBURGH 18OT MM. KlNfi WII.IMM IV. MM MM THK221 words
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Advertisement112 1931-02-24 10 30 yEARS E*pER«E HCE You buy safely when you purchase Sterling Silver and ElectroPlated ware from U.S. DE SUVA AND BROS. JEWELLERS AND DIAMOND MERCHANTS •1. HIGH STREET. SINGAPORE T*l. -SilT»bro«." Pho»« 4S4*. >♦♦♦>»♦«•♦♦> *»«>>«»»♦ Qlifclody is your _yg Best Bet PLAY all Wm the latest .j£ direct ?T7».' Jrtrom112 words
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221 1931-02-24 11 "THE PESSIMIST IS KILLING ENGLISH LIFE" MR. RAMSAY MACDONALD. GETTING GOODS TO CONSUMERS. Prime Minister's Appeal To Business. WAR DEBTS. Nations Credit Must Be Maintained. I-ondon, Feb. 24. The Prime Minister. Mr. Mac Donald, in a speech at a banquet given by the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, which was attendedReuter - 221 words
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Article305 1931-02-24 11 Nanking Promises To Co-operate. Nanking. Feb. M. The Minislcr of Finance, Mr. T. V. expressed irrcat interest, when Inter* lt w4 today, regarding the resolu- I tion of the Kvet-.itive Committee of th>International Chamt>er of '.'ommcn-i calling u|.'>n its members to urge their :,mert< to take the silver305 words
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Article112 1931-02-24 11 Co-operative Measures For Suppression. Rugby. Feb. ?3. ng t.> a Parliamentary question ih« Risl Sea slave trade, Mr. I'aHi.irm-ntary lnder-S«-ri«-tary to the Ko'eum Mfcs, s;.id a considerable measure of to operation had been I !>etwien the British Government and the French and Italian GovernIn addition toBritish Wireless - 112 words
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Article57 1931-02-24 11 Revised Schedule of Duties Announced. Cairo. FcK The Government has issued a revised shedule of sugar dutie*. The schedule imposes a duty of M 4 I on ri lined sugar, except ■•I piMWMi P»' r tl>n on candli-l, mxi piaatTM per ton on raw sugar destin•in.Ties and 900Reuter - 57 words
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Article196 1931-02-24 11 Consternation in The Legation Quarter? Peking, Feb. 23. Reports emanating from the Legation Quarter state that a feeling of consternation prevails in foreign diplomatic circles as a result of the suggestion, recently made, that the National Government is determined to abolish extraterritorial privileges by the adoption196 words
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Article224 1931-02-24 11 Smaller Superiority Over Italy London, Feb. 23. Mr. Arthur Henderson, the Foreign Secretary. Mr. A. V. Alexander, the First Lord of the Admiralty, and the Foreign Office officials Messrs. Craigie. Walford and Selby left for Paris this morning to confer with the French Cabinet on the navalBritish Wireless - 224 words
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Article101 1931-02-24 11 Law Against Entry Into United States. Washington, Feb. 23. The House of Representatives, by an overwhelming majority, has passed the Kendall-Hawley Bill strengthening the 1930 Tariff Act against convict-made goods entering the United States. The Bill makes the prohibition of importation effective as from April 1, 1931, insteadReuter - 101 words
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Article99 1931-02-24 11 "First Tangible Result" Announced in Paris. Paris, Feb. 23. What M. Briand described as the first tangible result of the movement for European Federation was initiated today with the opening, at the Quai d'Orsay, of a European Agricultural Conference, attend.- I by representatives of 24 European States,Reuter - 99 words
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Article29 1931-02-24 11 Rugby, Feb. 23. The King ha< approved the appointment of Mr. Archibald Clark Kerr. lately British Minister at Santiago, to be Minister at Stockholm.— British Wiroles.«.British Wireless - 29 words
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Article31 1931-02-24 11 Rugby, Feb. 23. The Royal Air Force South African flicht reached Broken Hill today in continuation of the return journey from the Cape to Cairo.— British WireJeM.31 words
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Article, Illustration1417 1931-02-24 11 A Great Prima Donna. MEMORABLE CAREER RECALLED. Sydney, Feb. 23. The death has occurred of the famous prima donna Dame Nellie Melba at the age of 66. She died very peacefully in a nursinp home at 5 p.m. in the presence of members of the1,417 words
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Article193 1931-02-24 11 Mr. Lang's Fierce Attack. 14 REPUDIATION SPEECH IN N.S.W. Sydney, Feb. 23. The Prime Minister of New South Wales, Mr. Lang, made a slashing attack on Australia's financial masters when addressing a huge and enthusiastic meeting in support of the Labour candidate at the East SydneyReuter - 193 words
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Article419 1931-02-24 11 Royal Commission to Be Sent. Rugby, Feb. 23. It was announced in the House of Commons today that the Government had decided to appoint a Royal Commission U l- it Malta to consider the existing poli- tical situation there and make recom- ny ndations as to the419 words
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Article64 1931-02-24 11 Oversea Delegates Must Be In Nanking Before Apr. 17. 1, Shanghai, Feb. 23. Mr. Tai Chi-tao, the chairman of the j Examination Yuan who has charge of the j arrangements for the forthcoming Pi-ople's Conference- at Nanking in May next, announces that the Conference will be convened accordingSin Kuo Min - 64 words
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Article157 1931-02-24 11 Alfred A. Rouse's Appeal Dismissed. London. Feb. 23. The Court of Criminal Appeal, consisting of Lord Hewart (Lord Chief Justice). and Justices Avory and Humphreys, to- j day dismissed the appeal by Alfred Arthur Rouse, who was sentenced to death at the Northampton Assizes last month j157 words
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Article74 1931-02-24 11 Bomb Found in President's Palace. New York, Feb. 23. A bomb was found at the top of the presidential palace in Havana (the President resides on the upper floor). Twenty suspects have been arrested and a heavy guard has been placed on the palace. Ten police andReuter - 74 words
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Article157 1931-02-24 11 President Chiang Returns To The Attack. Shanghai, Feb. 23. The Central Supervisory Yuan and Opium Suppression Committee members were today formally installed by President Chiang Kai-shek who. in a speech, stressed the importance of cleansing the country of corrupt official." and of exterminating the opium evil.— Sin157 words
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Article153 1931-02-24 11 Appeal for Help to Nanking Government. Shanghai. Feb. M. Mr. Chu Ching-lan is on his wa Nanking to present a petition the National Government urging that $8,000,000 in Treasury notes should be issued to meet the cost of famine projects in Shensi province. Sin Kuo Mm. A153 words
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Article140 1931-02-24 11 Further Moves Toward The Peace Goal. Hong Kung. Feb. 23. General Chan Chai-tong, the commander in-ciief of the Kwangt'in? (Cantonese) military forces, who ha I chargi of the recent campaign agsitm j the "rebel" ftjrces in Kwanirsi, starts from Shanghai today for Canton. General Wang Shao-hung. one ofSin Kuo Min - 140 words
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Article483 1931-02-24 11 Striding Half-Naked Tp Viceregal Steps." GANDHI ATTACKED. Speeches by Mr. Churchill And Lord Burnham. London. K. A seditious fakir striding half-naked up the Viceregal steps," was the description applied to Gandhi h\ Mr. Churchill. Later Lord Burnham, a member of th Simon Commission, speaking at Salisbury,483 words
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Article168 1931-02-24 11 Gandhi's Appeal to Indian Mill-Owners. Ahmedat*.: I The boycott of foreign cloth i- th" greatest problem before India, according to the latest pronouncement of Mr. M. K. Gandhi. Writing in the N'avjivan. his vernacu'sr weekly, Mr. Gandhi appeal* to the mi!! owners to take foreign cloth from th.merchants168 words
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Article103 1931-02-24 11 Siam Forbids Tnion of (lose Blood Relations. (From Our Own Correspond, nt Bangkok. I New laws concerning husnand and wife have been gazetted and they will come into force in April of nev After the law have come into for< <• no mamaires will be regarded unless103 words
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Advertisement74 1931-02-24 11 TODAY'S FE ATI RES. Pace Dame Nellie Melba's last Article It The Lighter Hide of Life Ity J. Jefferson Farjeon 15 Today's Crossword Puzzle 15 Soith Afrtrans Collapse ia the 1-axt Te*t ..13 ■immrrcia! Cup Results 13 'i-h Turf Topics 13 I .ndon U-tter 18 Java. Penanc and Ceylon l-etten.74 words
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Article825 1931-02-24 12 Strong Criticism. SINGAPORE CRIMINAL APPEALS. the state of tarka of the I .i .tered dy the Chu I Jll V. armoii i of the hearka| ngn, v .v.is convicted ann D the police. Mr. A Daviet ;i|ij*.-are<l for the; Mr. P. A. ..icUwainc, ta*l lu'.r vn. The825 words
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Article486 1931-02-24 12 Woman Medium and An Unknown Text Mrs. Meurig Morris, a medium whose sermons are stated to be delivered in a trance which arc cask from a spirit she calls Power," gate a deraon- carded intelligence of another indiviTo test the genuineness of her powers she hail agreed486 words
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Article151 1931-02-24 12 In Bangkok as Guest of The King of Siam. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Feb. 24. I :slas Fairbanks, the film actor, 3 hi re- today in the Ked Star liner ;.land. He will slay for a week or the guest of the King at Phya Thai lala.e.151 words
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Article126 1931-02-24 12 Girl Ordered to be Released From Poh Leung Kuk. The Protector of Chinese, Singapore, MY. S. K. King) was this morning ordered by the new Supreme Court lodge. Mr. Justice A. K. a Beckett 1\ irell to r> lca*c Yong Siew N'guk. an anderage gbri stated to have126 words
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Article31 1931-02-24 12 11. M.5. Kent (Capt. Bertram H. RamM.V.0.) will call at Singapore on I March 13 en route to the United KingI dom and will stay for three days.31 words
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Article140 1931-02-24 12 Thirty-two Years' Serrice In Federated States. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 23.' A fine record in the F.M.S. M, Sir\ice has closed with the retirement of Dr. J. E. Lesslar, Senior Deputy Pathologist, Institute of Medical Research, Kuala Lumpur. :>r. Leg^lar joined the F.M.S. Mrdical140 words
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Article155 1931-02-24 12 Chinese Shop-Keeper Who Refused to Yield. Mr. G. E. Clayton, the second police magistrate, yesterday sentenced Asaad (•in Seraj, described as an Arab, and U cook, Abdul Wahah, to one month' rigorous imprisonment for voluntarily causing hurt to a Chinese shtpkecpvi named Lee Phong Tee on Jan.155 words
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Article113 1931-02-24 12 Surprise for Port Swettenham Fishermen. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 23. Much interest has been aroused by the landing at Port Swettenham of the fir.-', dujrong known to have been caught off the Selangor coast. This sea-mammal, which suckles its young and is of113 words
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Article36 1931-02-24 12 The Sap from Syracuse," a Paramount comedy featuring Jack Oakic, opens at the Capitol tonight. Love in the Rough," a golfing musical comedy featuring Robert Montgomery and Benny Rubin, opens tonight at the Alhambra.36 words
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Article334 1931-02-24 12 Remains of Edward The Martyr Found The mystery of wha; happened to th* romaim of X ntr Fdward the Martyr has. it is believed, been solved by a M the ile of the oM Abbey at Shaftesliury. The Kirtr was rnurdereil by hi? stepmother. Aelfryth. or her BSMarl334 words
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Article42 1931-02-24 12 Interest at British Industries Fair. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Feb. 123. Both the Malayan Agency and the Rubber Growers' Association have excellent exhibits at the British Industrie.Fair. They are attracting crowds of visitors and many inquiries are beinj: made.42 words
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Article48 1931-02-24 12 We have received an lalanaUllg book let dealing with the charm of trav^ by Motorways. The cars ure imp! fortnightly tour; from England to thi i orr.imnt. Th;y rre .«paciou.<. comfort-, able and have adequate space for lugtrag< without hindrance. Meals can i I tn rout. 148 words
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Article42 1931-02-24 12 A welcome second edition of '"KveryboeVl Vocabulary." compiled hf HafcU I'rithvi ('hand, Chief Inspector af Police f'.l.D., S.S.. has just been received from the publishers. M. Mohamed Dulfakir and Co. The vocabulary is in English, Malay, Hindustani, Hokkicn any; Jaranese.42 words
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Letter199 1931-02-24 12 THE HUBBACK COMMISSION. To the Editor of the Straits Tin.es. Sii, on th-.- labjaat af ■nMhan tin i to have been effivtiv.- in scaring- off recomincnd the utcthnd against. wHA-fig. Th*.' e\pe: inn nt was her* an.l we even liad t'lin-f (joss-sticks '>f different lengths as a mtMcr <if Bad199 words
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Letter235 1931-02-24 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, "Shareholder" in a rocen'. letter to the Pvm <\|>n-iil the faaMaga of Creat majority of those interested in the a of runSer. The Asiatic pro- h.s country are solidly in favour •f re.-trii ti.m, rth reasonable safeguards It Ii only235 words
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Letter145 1931-02-24 12 To the Editor nf the Straits Times. aaWw m th, f your i-'lur.ins to air an old standing none i >;■ nl I I hat the road leading to the .•iai <;••'. und hi> put in n I an made aad mht fultii;«d. th^t th" estint ite145 words
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Article220 1931-02-24 12 Kcsixnation of the Navy Minister. Shanghai. Ktb. 23. irol Yanir Shu-chuanp, who was andar \m chief of the ClitnaM Navy n ami who Uvame Minister of »J»e Navy a few months a^-o. is stated to re.-itrtialion of th aojwad aflea tana Übmb to the Nanking •aent. It220 words
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Article372 1931-02-24 12 News for Convalescent*. PLENTY OK FRESH MILK AM) VEGETABLES. (Froii Our Own I Kual this your, in tkl A iii>«l<tii da-ry /ll'pU' V itk a lai nrd llu :c il hut it is ben tii in I buildings and Ui tahl- and 1 \:-.t.rs372 words
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Article142 1931-02-24 12 New Commander tor Kiani;<i Province. GmmmJ Sun Liaag-chung announce) imption .lit SU|.pil A l l Nanchanir, Che casual I kuo Mm. This l: ment under GeßßfaJ. II" Ving-< I Mini»tci of M il^r-in chic'" of the Govi rnment the suppression of )>«rwiit.< la the foor prii-. ii Hunan,142 words
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Article20 1931-02-24 12 Lend i The famous Lancashire cricketer J T I TyldMlcy, who died but ,ar, left «16,519!20 words
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Advertisement57 1931-02-24 12 Try this Onee U.- °anish milk I —you'll be compensated with better health when you become a constant user "CLOVER BRAND" MILK This product of the leading dairy country in the World is IDEAL FOR BABY FEEDING and obtainable from all Provision Dealers in Singapore. The East Asiatic Co., Ltd.57 words
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Article530 1931-02-24 13 Collapse After Lunch. TKN WICKETS FALL FOR IH KINS. After lunch >e>terday in the final 1. i match at Durban South Africa 10-t len wit kit- for <in!> IM runs, and I. lit for a splendid tirst wicket i. M-nnii partnership by Siedle and Mitchell530 words
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Article325 1931-02-24 13 Tanglin Club Tournament Results. Yesterday's results in the Tanglin Club tournament were as follows Men. Doable* Handicap. I'.'w and Matthews beait Nelson and McK.rr..*. t- A 6. 6— t. Mixed Itoable* Hxndir.p M..rr.-il and Tentf-low beat Mr. and Ml M.lliiran, 4 6. 6 I I. Mr and Mrs.325 words
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Article449 1931-02-24 13 R. A. Admitted Into First Division. It is officially announced by the S.A.F.A. that the League Management Committee I has unanimously decided to accept the Royal Artillery's application for admis- sion into the First Division. This was OffMaatty refu^cd under the new rules, it being held that449 words
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Article296 1931-02-24 13 Interport Practice and Spoon Shoots. The following are the returns of the InUr|x>rt Practice ami Spoon Shoots held at the Farrer and Bukit Timah Ranges M Feb. 15 and 17 respectively Ssoun Winner*. Agg.. nett. K. J. L. Myger »T h'cap. F. M Crosss sm>. 2«0 y.ls. nett,296 words
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Article567 1931-02-24 13 Fixtures for First Division. The following i s the rom| lete list of fixtures for the First Division) of the S.A.F.A. Leajrue this season March. 7 Sat.. S.KC i«. I\ Brani. St. Mon.. 1.«". K. v- KJLI St. in Tuei.. s.c.( v«. Glssjosstsrs, P. 12 Thurs.. Malays v>.567 words
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Article418 1931-02-24 13 Brilliant Winning Goal By Dolfattah. G.E.C. 3 M.P.H. 2. On the run of play, the Malaya Publishing House deserved to win their replay with the General Electric Company :in the Commercial Cup competition yesterday when they lost by the odd goml in five. When the teams first met418 words
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Article28 1931-02-24 13 Aberdeen and St. Mirren Share The Points. London. Feb. 23. In a Scottish League (Div. 1) ma;ch yesterday St Mirren and Aberdeen dnv. 'I— l.— Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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Article45 1931-02-24 13 Scratchinßs for Today's Events. I.— Btndigo. 2.— H«.n Hosto. j 6. Ettington, Seaplane and Ruddy I Brook. 7.— Mont Aiguille, Prince Eumalt and Guano. 8. Le Souvcrain. All engagements.— Round Table, Conceit and Durga. The big sweep will be held on race 7.45 words
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Article130 1931-02-24 13 Healey Takes Chief Prize In Monte Carlo Rally. The principal award in the Monte Carlo rally, a prize of X4OO. has been won by a British driver and car, D. M. HValey in an Invicta car. A Riley nine, driven by Leverctt, won first place in the130 words
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Article127 1931-02-24 13 Tuesday, February 34. Ipoh raeei. Polo: Kxtraordinary central meeting of Singapore Polo Club at Tanglin Cluo. 6.30 p.m. Coif: Annual rcneral meeting of Race Coarse Golf Club, 6 SO p.m. Football: 9.C0. S.CF.A, Padang. Commercial Cup: Wearne Broi. Frairr Neaves. Anion Road Stadium We4ae«4ay. Febraary M. Football: Commercial127 words
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Article579 1931-02-24 13 Black Swan Trophy. A (,OOI) WIN FOR TROMP. At the Royal Singapore V .cht Club on Sunday, the A c!a«< loau competed in tmlast of three races for the Black Sv. Trophy. There MB] only Uk*M starter* when the gun was lired at 10 a.m.. and these579 words
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Article100 1931-02-24 13 Singapore ClubV Handicap Tournament. The position in the c.aml handicap t'Urriament of th<- Singapon > hew Club It date as follows Krid.)-. Tie*. JtM V Mil. Tat, If*. I Mi I I 11 II II II II il m*. Imun !.<> Kai B. O. W .i;h <;. Purbury X100 words
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Article64 1931-02-24 13 The annual re union dinner of the Swimming' Club will l>o held at the club I'ur.lay Man h T, at ~.'.Ut p.m. M. ui-hin>.' t.. hi |>r«- r< i|U»«tnl to nimmuriruli' with ;h<- hon. trva- (lutn. o Jilts ami Co. it by telephone to the club. Minim64 words
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Advertisement75 1931-02-24 13 GETTING TO KNOW GOOD MUSIC For the la; man there is no easier or more fascinating way of acquiring aiasiral appreciation than that provided by the (j ramophoae. Start your musical coarse now with an instrument that will do justice to nil that is best in music. Let it be75 words
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Advertisement18 1931-02-24 13 [The co-oper»lion of club McreUri** i( rt<|H«U<t ia BMB4BC this diary of aporiiag vtnu accurate aad up tooaU]18 words
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Advertisement27 1931-02-24 13 I > MMssßbM^^^^' &S uCT *t^«> MOTORS ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MADE IN ENGLAND THE CENERAL ELECTRIC CO.. LTD SINGAPORE i.UALA LUMPUR OK ENGLAND. \\l> IPOH (ithiti tihii photo raocrss27 words
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Article, Illustration999 1931-02-24 14 R. THURSTON HOPKINS - How Bank-Notes Are Made. R. THURSTON HOPKINS BY SECRETS OF INK AND PAPER THE <nlie-t Bank of England not*s| were printeil a yesr after its estai-li-hment in I4M, on pap.-r made at Sutton .Mills in Berkshire, and there is mintion in early records of "Ye Bank urdetasl by the Courz999 words
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Article143 1931-02-24 14 TVir ?injrai«>r<- Municipal health statement for the wwk eniiwl Feb. 14, gives .!i atfcf. a« male 136 and ft mali- H. Thai represents a death rate ■'f 22.83 |mt mille, per annum, compared M .n the i"-,~ «jinjf wei>k and 24.75 in the n.i :i s|xindin»r wet-k of143 words
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Article26 1931-02-24 14 Berlin. Feb. 24. The death is announced of Admiral vi n «;i|kH*. whs) succeeded Admiral von Secretary of State for the 1914 Reuter.Reuter - 26 words
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Article101 1931-02-24 14 Insurance For New Giant Passenger Ship. Rugby, Feb. 12. The Times says that great progress has been made in the London market during the last few days with the arrangements for insuring among British companies and members of Lloyds the large French transatlantic passenger liner to be101 words
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Article44 1931-02-24 14 The Police Band will give the following programme in the Botanic Gardens tomorrow, starting at 5.15 March. The 27th Koot. Stopford Overture, Raymond, Thomas Selection. Aida, Verdi Suite, An Kvening in Toledo, Schmellim? Selection of Stephen Adams' Songs Suite, In a Persian Garden, Ketelbey.44 words
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Article76 1931-02-24 14 The caie »v started this morning in the Supreme Cnurt before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) in which Mr. Thomas Dudlry Cocke, liquidator of Walton Good by and Cripps, Ltd. (in voluntary liquidation) claimed from Mr. Lawrence Aroozoo £287 ($2,4»2.K> crnta) for goods sold and delivered, or as an76 words
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Article172 1931-02-24 14 Rs. 73 75 the Lowest For 36 Years. The padi market is at its lowest figure for thirty-six years, having reached Rs. 73 75 says the Rangoon Times. The figure in 1894 was Rs. 66. After that it fluctuated ar.tl in 1916 reached Rs. 83 86, dropping172 words
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Article103 1931-02-24 14 Stroke Ends His Career as A Politician. Paris, Feb. 14. It is reported that M. Poincare has suffered a stroke which definitely ends his career and destroys all hope of his being* elected President when M. Doumergue's term ends this summer. Furthermore it is rumoured that the veteran103 words
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Article661 1931-02-24 14 Petition to Primate For Service. The Lower House of Canterbury Convocation again discussed recently faith healing:, including the rites of anointing and laying on of hands. The discussion arose out of a series of resolutions moved on by Prebendary Harris, of Southleigh, Oxfordshire. The first661 words
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Article153 1931-02-24 14 Composition and Shape To Be Altered. The old Army biscuit, which broke the fast (and teeth) of soldiers in the trenches and has been doing it ever since, is to go. The hopes of all young reiruiu will b© centred on its successor. The Report on153 words
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Article63 1931-02-24 14 Shown at Amsterdam Auto Salon. England was well represented at the big Automobile Salon which opened in Amsterdam recently, where motor-cars of eight nations were exhibited. Eleven cars, three I motor- lorries and seventeen motor-cycles of English manufacture were shown by local aealers. The British exhibit* included Austin,63 words
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Advertisement384 1931-02-24 14 f QMI'KLI C ARK of the watch the Main* disappear, fingernails rin r U crT% in clear water and \Mp«- away is m important yet so lhp dra ,i cuUv r delightfully simple. A week- sM o>p Qim th.- naiU tli.ly Cutex inaniciirc aii<l natural brillian.r tlut only I Pin384 words
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1504 1931-02-24 15 J. Jefferson Farjeoa - J. Jefferson Farjeoa.) (By Oar London Critic, Queer Magic Of Cochran 9 s Name— His 1931 Varieties Peculiar Comicality Of The Marx Brothers Ivy St. Helier Brings Down Two Houses A Night A Drury Lane Show Compared With "Rose Marie." London, Jan. 27.1,504 words
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Article234 1931-02-24 15 Sir V. Sassoon's Gift To Help Indians. New Delhi, Feb. 13. The inauguration of the Irwin Flying Fund with an opening donation of one l..kh of rupees from Sir Vi-tor Sassoon. was happily associated with a farewell luncheon this afternoon ghen by the Aero Club of India234 words
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Article119 1931-02-24 15 "Only Effective Weapon" Against Gangsters. After hearing the argument that the fear of death was the only effective weapon of society in the war on gangsters, an overwhelming majority of the Lower House of the Kansas Legislature voted for the restoration of the law imposing capital punishment,119 words
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Article25 1931-02-24 15 Evils of the Cotton Deadlock. London, Feb. 10. It ii estimated that the cotton deadlock has involved the loss of £2,000,000.25 words
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Article96 1931-02-24 15 Another Civilisation Found In Egypt. Cairo, Feb. 10. The recent excavations at Maad near here, have revealed evidence of a prehistoric civilisation of which previously no traces had been found in Egypt. The duelling of the prehistoric Egyptian MM oval v- i< shown by .tmjjiii still in position.96 words
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Article80 1931-02-24 15 Scupc For Op U-i .n Association. London, Feb. 13. There was an enormous scope for an opticians association m India declare Lord Burnham speaking at a dinner of th* British Optical Association. He taid thai eye diseases were very frequent. Abr.orma, vision was the rule rather80 words
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Advertisement49 1931-02-24 15 House-Hunters •homld ftady th, ttnall adv«rti»mmmnti on Page Four •4 today» STRAITS TIMES yemr now horn* may aw advmrti—d than "Man and Lion" eThe Premier Cement (tt Over 350,000 barrels sold in Malaya during the past two yean without a single complaint. Sole Importer* ADAMSON GFLFILLAN ft CO. LTD.49 words
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Advertisement151 1931-02-24 15 crar«Hß^A ii her with Mk LhV the RED CRtST .-^^K has been lameo tor its marvellously v 3/ stimulating cWid >\no WmtmiMj t*J* coolness. /^lway, fnc lirst choice >9BfW ol tne L onnoisseur tins -.upreme ifAyiS\ uaudeC-olognc na r.-.—< siippliea Ask yourchcmi>t or the leading stores fSfi r^r^Bli o rtnisL'«'niunc151 words
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Miscellaneous145 1931-02-24 15 Today s Crossword Puzzle. |Ej~~^BMT~~¥JHHR~~"Kr"~ 17 ir (CLUES.) ACROSS. 20. rinijßi B. Devoid .f ilun Swimminf bird 1. "f four Bram» Mi HoU of Northern mythology 31. Makri an agreement 3J. Situation M. Sediment 3*. Pack T.>. V.irt i.<h from rciin SI. I 4I Cottage Mi 43. house Speakj I145 words
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Article634 1931-02-24 16 Alleged Poisoning. RADIO BATTERY ACID IX TEA. i itrhan, aged 59, a collier, who at«'<l t.. have lieen married :io years .•'il had nine children, and to have taken thrs part in the ri-liß'ous life of the for trial yester- oli rd as ice ewrt634 words
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Article208 1931-02-24 16 <— £1,000 Secretarial Allowance Kept in the Family. The sum of two thousand pounds a year. together with free omce accommodatior end o'her privileges, would appear to any member of a European legislature fairly n treatment. But, according to an report, United States Congressmer have in many cases208 words
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Article93 1931-02-24 16 outh Bound Over for Twelve Months. Robert John Edwards, aged 18. gardener. of Burnham-on-Sea, who pleaded guilty to dMaMMing by means of menaces £5 from > i employer. Countess Cave, of Richmond, was bound over for II months at Somerset Assizes. The menaces were contained in a93 words
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Article175 1931-02-24 16 Steady Improvement In Well-Being. The sixth' of a series of monthly baby •hows, organised by the Health Department of Sarawak, was field at the Kuching Health Office on Feb. 7 when the very -.-ratifying total of 90 entries was secured, •f which 60 were Chinese and .30175 words
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Article106 1931-02-24 16 France's £96,000,000 in 1929 A Big Decrease. In an interview with the "Auto," M. Vallat, Director of the National Tourist Office, said that in 1929, as compared with 1928, there was a falling off of about 20 per cent, in the sums expended in France by tourists. In106 words
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Article132 1931-02-24 16 On Thursday and Friday Pundit Mehta Jaimini, Vedic missionary, delivered two lectures, the first in the Chinese Student* Literary Association Hall, on Vsdii philosophy and its effects on foreign countries and the second on the ten principles of the Arya Samaj. In the first lecture the speaker spoke132 words
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Article83 1931-02-24 16 M. Francois Coty, the proprietor ol I 'Ami dv Peuple and Flsjmro an< multi-millionaire scent proprietor, ha been unanimously sleeted Mayor o Ajaccio. his natire town. M. Coty. whos aoeial activity has gT*atly developed sine his victorious reconciliation with the re« of the Pari« Press, is83 words
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Article455 1931-02-24 16 Husband Heir to Big Irish Estate. A Peeress whose husband is a far-n I labourer in Western Australia is a waitress in a Strand underground cafe. The Hon. Mrs. C. W. T. E. Rowley, a beautiful young Irishwoman, whose flashing, dark eyes and blue-black hair455 words
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Article189 1931-02-24 16 An Island Name For A New Street. An interesting chapter in London's history has been recalled by the suggestion, made by Sir Frank Baines, that the new street to be formed between Horseferry Road and (irosvenor Road at the re ar and south side of Thames House189 words
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Article159 1931-02-24 16 Chinese In Vienna Not Allowed Passports. A Chinas* troupe appearing at a .ariety theatre in Vienna, has been giving vhat is called a "pigtail-number," in .vhich the artist hanging by his own pigtail, performs some sensational feats, fhe Chinese, however, are strictly forbidden by their authorities to wear159 words
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Article133 1931-02-24 16 Man Found Guilty of Murder But Insane. Charles Sexton, aared 26, tailor, of St. Mark's Road, North Kennnjrton, charred at the Old Bailey with the murder of his two-year-old son, was found guilty, but insane, and was ordered to be detained .luring Hi» Majesty's pleasure. Mr.133 words
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Advertisement315 1931-02-24 16 kS v l^avsaißaa^B^B^avßßa^BsavßSßMSaiai I B^Ma^aP^W F I Halthy oil. Jala^^^^^^^^^^^^E&3 aa^afcutt^Bml tnrou ji9 a^aWCf^W^aA, micro. cop«. BWB •^K^ I I Iwml op«l nudeu*. '^^b^b^b^'^bl Bbl^Mb^bßbß potdoiCal M^jajSjH bbV*^^bl bbk 2 ■wßbßbbHß^^H J OS^gj Slur cell Hf^H'^>^| h T Calaum gam^aß v\gga| nM Men W B /f bsbb^bblv'^bbl <lnwn. Tht f~\315 words
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Advertisement450 1931-02-24 16 figggggggW iglfcß# $AW '•flHß^Bß^BteaSS^gaJ ■^VjTy^ Lassitude JpMj Kjffff^C^gP^B Editor thanks Read how a well-known nlitor Finally. I tried a bottle ml Krutemmn o*rreame hi* laaaitmle and woo bark .Veto becm-e I fell amnneej tkmt remUy hia old youthful energy by tae teat ml Ike bottom of Ike trouble mm llttk-450 words
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Article1293 1931-02-24 17 Can You Help These Men? In accord.inre with the ofer made in the N.le^ »f the Da> .o'.inin we p Micitj -i Mi appeals for work from r. n who ure unem- nil of thr i tv- I ililor will b<- pleased to .mp'oyers in with1,293 words
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Article561 1931-02-24 17 A Legacy Of Old Regime Says Dr. C. T. Wang. Shanghai. Feb. 1:!. The Foreign Secretary addressed CM* and foreign Pressmen on the subject i of the abolition of extra-territoriality at the Majestic Hotel this evening. Dr. C. T. Wang pointed out that, on December 2M. 1112 V, the561 words
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Article328 1931-02-24 17 Meeting Adjourns As Protest Against Assault." Calcutta, Feb. 5. As a mark of protest against the convi.t.on of Mr. Subhas Chandra Bose. Mayor of Calcutta, Wednesday's meeting oi the Corporation was again adjourned. This is the third occasion this month «,n which a municipal meeting has rx«en 1328 words
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Article721 1931-02-24 17 Afghanistan's Future. SHALL I BE RECALLED i TO MY THRONE (By HM. Kiag InayatulUh. the exiled three-day King of Afghani-tan.) I do not irterd to reftr to po i affairs, for since my banishment from mv country I have csaied to oc.'upy myself with politics. After721 words
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Advertisement255 1931-02-24 17 CUTS. BRUISES. Jk BROKEN SKIH ahd^ EVERyDAYNISHAm Unless treated with CLRMOLEffE. a art, scratch or 9 and 4/- break in tLe skin opens the way for dangerous per Tin. germs to set up painful swellings. Prompt application of CLRMOLFJ'E is necessary. Remarkably soothing, allays inflammation and relieves Dam, GERMOLENE ensures255 words
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Article3362 1931-02-24 18 The Times Caught Napping: A Bogus Interview. THE FUTURE OF MALAYA. (From Our Own Correspondent. London, Jan. 29. Wherever doctors do congregate are nappy (■< just now, for the country is being swept by an epidemic of gastric influenza, not bad enough to do its victims any3,362 words
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Advertisement260 1931-02-24 18 IF IT 18 WORTH ADVERTISING YOU WILL FIND IT IN THE STRAITS TIMES. FT I Jil dangerous to teeth Remove it daily to keep teeth white and sound SLIP your tonpue across your teeth. Feel ing dentifrice called Pepsodent. It acts to that viscous, slippery coating That is curdle film260 words
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Advertisement181 1931-02-24 18 FRAMROZ CO. 18_2_31. Officers' M 2nd Bn. THK WKI.CH MDGT. Messrs. Framroz Cc. have been supplying this Mess for 2 years and 2 months. During this period they have given every satisfaction. and have always been prompt m delivering orders. Their minerals and cordials are of best quality and extremely181 words
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Advertisement1674 1931-02-24 19 Assets exceed 111,000,000. Assurance in force over $38,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Strait* SetUemeaU.) HEAD OFFICE: Winchester Hoa se, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 27, Old Jtwrj. K.C. Th* Company has £20.000 deposited with th* Supreme Court of England aad complies with Ue British Life Assurance1,674 words
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Advertisement277 1931-02-24 19 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO. LTD. (Incorporated in England) Fire, Life, Marine, Accident, Guarantee and Motor. Assets «€0.000,000 ARTHUR C. POTTS— Manager and Underwriter, Eastern Branch, Singapore. SUN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., OF CANADA. Aaaeta Aaaaraaeoa la forte G. 15C8.197.954 G. 12.441.237. aM Th* Sun Life Assaranc* Company of Canada paid277 words
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Advertisement214 1931-02-24 19 EASING TRANSPORT. OVER GROUND OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. ''^aWS^^^Befcala*BßßlaaasUa>K ■s**^^ fy^^'^*** l^^"^^ra^p^ma*aie»a**j**^^p** j j L -«aV~ isdfc. s^bbbbbsbbbbbbbbbbW^ Yaw Bl This Latex Carr is fitted with N OBOLO" Tracks— These Tracks are recommended for every type of vehicle. Where ground is good they are better than wheels, whilst on bad surfaces,214 words
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Advertisement67 1931-02-24 20 OCEAN MOTOR POLICIES SMOKE CIGARETTES TWa m WAt ?u~ t Tihn i C*. (3i J IM. Now Ready 1931 Edition THE SINGAPORE MALAYAN DIRECTORY (THE BUKU MERAH)— S2nd Annual Issue Incorporating many new features including Ladies' Directory for Singapore Complete Index in front, etc., etc. ObtuubW from PRINTERS, LIMITED 1«.67 words
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Advertisement209 1931-02-24 20 FOR 1931 MHRRIQ 111 U 1 1 11 1 0 Announces A New Car in the Medium-Priced 6 Cylinder Range. j taKlw^'~' r llllri Baii THE MORRIS MAJOR SIX FIIS range of cars has a powerful side- SINGAPORE by-side valve, six cylinder engine of PRICES 1938 c.c. carefully designed to209 words
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Advertisement70 1931-02-24 20 THE OCEAN ACCIDENT AM) GUARANTEE (ORI*OK ATION. Ill) (Inrorporatcd in Crul r.t.u.iO Hrd Ole« l»r Mili)i SIM. VI'ORL. PHILIPS "ARUTA" Do yon realise the magical pf softness that -INSIDE FROSTING means? PHILIPS "ARUTA" I Inside frosted lamps are soft to the eyes and are ideal for the Home or Office.70 words
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