The Straits Times, 14 January 1934
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Title Section37 1934-01-14 1 THE SUND AY TIMES THE LEADING SUNDAY NEWSPAPER IN JIALAY4, No. 108. Sunday, January 14th., 1934. Price 10 cento. THE SUNDAY TIMES The Leading Sunday Newsi»«per in Malaya. No. 108. Sunday, January 14th., 1934. Price 10 cents.37 words
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1000 1934-01-14 1 Attack On City By Nanking Forces Imminent REBELS FEARFULLY PREPARE TO MAKE LAST STAND Offensive By Land, Sea Air Inhabitants Flee For Lives THE .Nanking Government has notified the foreign ministers in China that the Central Government cannot be held responsible for any loss of1,000 words
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Article70 1934-01-14 1 LONDON RUBBER TIN. (From Oar Own Correspondent.) London, Saturday. RUBBER. (Quotations as supplied by Syraiarten and Wilson.) Spot (Buyers) 4',. (Sellers) 4 5/16. January-March 4%. April-June 4 15/32. July-September 4 17/32. Market tone Quiet. SILVER. Spot 19 7 16d Two months 19 *d. CROSS RATE. London-New York, 5.M44. New York-London.70 words
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Article, Illustration78 1934-01-14 1 ONCE AGAIN OUR $500 IS WON n a. Haliyul Rahtman of 1M Middle E**Road. Singapore. Is the wtoner of last week's Sunday Times $500 football competition. He sent hi five solutions and one of them was a correct forecast of the games selected. He works in his father's Shop, a78 words
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Article156 1934-01-14 1 i Despite unsettled weather conditions] the- postponed boxing tourna staged at the New World Arena under the promotion of Mr. C. A. Bell attracted a good crowd last night. The main event was a 12-three-minute round contest between Harry Graham, the popular RAJ 1 boxer, and Mohamed156 words
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461 1934-01-14 1 DELEGATES ARRIVE TOMORROW FLEETS CONCENTRATE ON SINGAPORE A IX is in readiness for the Far Eastern Naval Conference which will be held In Singapore nine days hence, to attend which Vice-Admira! Sir Frederick Dreyer, Commander of the China Station, will arrive tomorrow461 words
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Article155 1934-01-14 1 Silver In The Body SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY «wpr London, Saturday. ABENBATION has been caused amonf diver interests by the, discoveries of Dr. J. H. Bheldon, of WplveThaimpton, which hajre now been released In the British Medical Jour-; cad, of the important functions of silver in the human body and certain vegetables.Reuter - 155 words
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Article62 1934-01-14 1 MUST BE CLEARED BEFORE JAN. 27 Washington, Saturday. It Is announced that the doubling, of the British liquor quota Is confli-' tlonal on such Imports beins; cleared at foreign ports before midnight on Jan. 27. Any unused balance of the quota will be allotted to the secondReuter - 62 words
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Article27 1934-01-14 1 New York,, Saturday. Locateili (Italy) beat Kid Berg" (England) on points In a 10 round contest. This was probably Kid Berg's last flght.— Renter.Reuter - 27 words
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Article47 1934-01-14 1 SECRET DUTCH MEETING CONVENED Amsterdam, Saturday. The International Union for Rubber Culture In Netherlands India has convoked a private meeting at Amsterdam for Jan. 18. The only business on the agenda Is certain communications from the expresident in regard to the proposed rubber restriction. Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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Article22 1934-01-14 1 Philadelphia. Saturday. W. Tilden defeated Ellsworth Vine* 4, B—lo, 9—7, In a match here! today which excited considerable Interest22 words
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Article, Illustration28 1934-01-14 1 Mr. Pierre Sebastian, founder and hon. secretary of the Catholic Young Men's Association who has Just resigned from the Government service te Join the Catholio Seminary at PonrroL28 words
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Article140 1934-01-14 1 ROOSEVELT'S NEW PLANS Washington, Saturday. fPHE outcome of President Roosevelt's whirlwind consultations on the monetary policy last week is not expected to be made known before Monday. Mr. Roosevelt is reported to be considering several method* of reorganising his money policy including bimetallism, a free gold marketReuter - 140 words
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Article51 1934-01-14 1 Wellington, Saturday. AIR Commodore Bir Charles Kingj- ford. Smith, who with a navigator and wireless operator left Sydney at 2.09 a.m. hi his record-breaking aeroplane, the "Southern Cross," landed at New Plymouth at 7.35 pjn.. Sew Zealand time. He experienced bad weather during the flightReuter - 51 words
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Article65 1934-01-14 1 London, Saturday. fjTHE present Earl of Oxford and Asquith, a grandson of the first Earl, has been elected a scholar of BalUol College, Oxford. His father. Raymond Asquith was elected a scholar of Balliol In 1897, his grandfather in 1876, his ancles. Cyril and Anthony Asauith, hiReuter - 65 words
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Article59 1934-01-14 1 Noes*. Saturday. R.S.B. equal to London Standard Bayers Sellers Spot (loose) 114 IJH. (F.OJJ.) UH 14. Standard R.SA on Tender Bayers Sellers January UH ISM. Feb.-Mar. U« 13ft. April-June 14 14H. July-Sept 14* 14*. Tone of Market Meaty. Latest Gable: per I*. LesWtosi Snoi Sheet 4 T/ttd. New59 words
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Advertisement15 1934-01-14 1 THE OCEAN ACCIDENT AND GUARANTEE CORPORATION, 'Incorporated in Great Britain.) Head Office fot M.il«j« SINGAPORE.15 words
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Advertisement112 1934-01-14 1 iff* AYLMER natural j^pL flavour w|y|JL products I*l C 7 I Natural flavour is the outstanding W Rg feature of all the Aylmer Product*. J|_ •Wk m They retain the fine natur *l taste of the fresh-pioked vegetables and mSsWs^s^s^ frUitS nd WiU tempt the moat fickle mh palate, or112 words
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Article, Illustration1052 1934-01-14 2 The FASCINATION of Thrift BY OUR DIARIST. EVEN more fascinating than the idci of Singapore's tambies becoming thrifty Is that the desire to be so is now common among the labouring classes. Why I should consider it strange to find principles among the lower Asiatic classes, I cannot really say.1,052 words
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Article1419 1934-01-14 2 Miss E. M. Almedingen - Miss E. M. Almedingen By In 1917 Miss Almedingen was entrusted uith the task of organising the Russian "Woman's Battalion" that had been called into being by a freakish official whim emanating from the Kremlin. Her material was found mainly among the women of the streets. At the1,419 words
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Advertisement28 1934-01-14 2 THINK of the advantages of a GREASEPROOF, WATERPROOF DUSTPROOF floor The simple application of Ironite will give you these and more Sole Agents: UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. SINGAPORE. BRANCHES.28 words
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Advertisement61 1934-01-14 2 PABC9 $5 per qt. to $2-25 ■FTk I^l Here Is a wonderful opportunity to beautify B^£^S^^SgKß your Bridge Room. Bedroom or Verandah IP °H W *V lacquering that old furniture with so attracUve shade of Pabco Lacquer at a very reasonable cost. Let us gtte you further Sole Agents details61 words
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Miscellaneous20 1934-01-14 2 I WHAT BUSINESS DO VOL) P OH EXCEPT TH ~"~"l THINK WOMEJSI'ARE ALMOST MINDING MOST SUJTEO 6W^\ THEJR X\ I20 words
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Article, Illustration1256 1934-01-14 3 Ely Culberston - For The Passing Hour. Ely Culberston The WORLD of BRIDGE "y World's Champion Player and Greatest Card Analyst ris my candid opinion that a study of the correct principles of play would result in the making of at least '20 per cent, more contracts undertaken at the bridge table than1,256 words
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Article43 1934-01-14 3 A reader wishes to know whether the 4. 5, No Trump Culbertson convention is disallowed by the committee of the Portland Club. Any information on the point sent to the Editor of The Sunday Times will be forwarded to the Inquirer43 words
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Article1235 1934-01-14 3 $500 MUST BE WON. Record Cash Offer To Football Enthusiasts. This week, The Sunday Times Increases the prize money offered In Its free-entry football competition to $1,000 FOR AN ALL CORRECT" ENTRY OR $500 FOR THE ENTRY CONTAINING THE GREATEST NUMBER OF CORRECT FORECASTS. In the event1,235 words
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Advertisement239 1934-01-14 3 Learn CONTRACT by Example! j This NEW BOOK j "60 CONTRACT LESSON HANDS'* 160 PAGES By ELY CULBERTSON teaches you both bidding and play at CONTRACT BRIDGE. $1.25 A COPY j By special arrangement with Mr. Ely Culbertson, the world's greatest player and authority on modern Contract Bridge, this paper239 words
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Miscellaneous254 1934-01-14 3 THE FIVE-WORD TEST IN this test there are ten items. Each Item consist* of five words. Four of the five words bear a relationship to one another. The fifth word k foreign, that Is, it does not belong. Underline this odd word as in sample. Answers on Pace 19. water,254 words
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Article1333 1934-01-14 4 FROM THE COURTS MOTHER SENT TO GAOL FOR HIDING BODY rpHE discovery of the corpse ol a ■I Chinese infant in a straw bag on the seashore bordering Frankel's Estate in Siglap one afternoon last December had its sequel yesterday in the criminal district court when a1,333 words
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Article303 1934-01-14 4 VILLAGE CRICKET IN F.M.S. (From Our Own Coresrpondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. A popular personality will shortly disappear from sporting circles in Kuala Lumpur. He is Mr. Peter De Silva rvpularly known as "Short Peter md one of the oldest Sinhalese sportsmen in the town. Mr De Silva is a nephew303 words
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Article58 1934-01-14 4 More than 200 guests, including the Assistant District Court Judge, Mr. L. R. F. Earl, Mr. D. Gray of the Chinese Protectorate and many prominent members of the Chinese business community were entertained by Messrs Pang Cheng Tee and Cheng Yean at their home in Amber-road, Katong, on58 words
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Article511 1934-01-14 4 rthe population of the world were 1,000 millions and one the logical deduction is that there are at least 1000 million would-be author? palpitating to present their fellow- mortals with their Impressions on paper. The majority, doubtless, imagine that their particular talents would best511 words
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Article150 1934-01-14 4 pHIA Keng Hock, the loca Chinese state footballer, will not accompany A. L. Henry, winner n .'v. "best footballer" competition run by Malayan Breweries, Ltd., to England. At a meeting of the council of the S.C.F.A. yesterday afternoon, following a long discussion, a resolution as150 words
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Article182 1934-01-14 4 OMART sentences were imposed £5 yesterday by Mr. H. A. Forrer, the criminal district Judge, on three Cantonese two women and a man on a charge of possessing 400 tahfls of non-Government chandu. When first produced the first accused, Wong Ah Hoh. a woman who admitted that she182 words
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Article697 1934-01-14 4 13 Provinces But Not One "Kingdom CHANGES TAKE PLACE THIS WEEK Berlin, Saturday. "THE National-Socialist Govern o-jnt is drawing up a new map of the German Reich. It will wipe out the old frontiers of the kingdoms, duchies, and principalities which were welded Into the German697 words
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Advertisement368 1934-01-14 4 "You don't move without thm PASSWORD" W—r SAMBO, the nmvo recruit, U startled out of his shin. Urn Imm been told thm pmss-tvord, hut thm sudden, fierce cHmlUnm* hms scattered his wits— and thm syllables! WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO 'l^LjJ!"! ZZZZTTJZ^Ttr'Zo TasH The pass-word is comprised of the j368 words
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Advertisement1920 1934-01-14 5 SECOND WEEK of WHITEAWAYS GREAT SALE We are determined that the wonderful success of last week shall find no anti-climax this week. To make thoroughly sure of this, stocks have again been subjected to a most intensive examination by the Visiting Director, and still further reductions have been made on1,920 words
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Article624 1934-01-14 6 AROUND the CL ÜBS Chinese Students' L. A. LAST week-end the members of the Chinese Students' Literary Association celebrated their eighth anniversary at 323, East Coast Road, kindly lent for the occasion by Mr. Lim Hock Keng. The celebrations marked the successful conclusion of the various activities of the association624 words
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Article, Illustration153 1934-01-14 6 The members or the An.ateur Sporting Association at the 14th anniversary celebrations at the East Coast Road, I X A milestone on Sunday. Dec. 31. Front row. sitting left to rlrht, Messrs. Onr Soon Beng, Low Jin Tong, Tan Soo Liew, Khoo Joo Poh, Loh Hood Klang, Chew Keow Bock,153 words
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Article, Illustration17 1934-01-14 6 Chinese Student* Literary Association taken at the Bth anniversarj at Mr. Urn H*ck Senj's sea side bnnralow.17 words
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Article1030 1934-01-14 6 Poultry Notes (B. Our Expert) TTURKEYS are called in the Penin- sula "ayam belanda," probably because the first specimens were Imported from the neighbouring islands. The real turkey was founr! some 450 years ago on the American prairies where it used to roam. Suitable crossings resulted In the1,030 words
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171 1934-01-14 6 POSTAL EXPERIMENT CIRCULARISATION UP-TO-DATE Sydney, Saturday. AUSTRALIA'S Postal Director has A planned a direct mailing experiment, which is designed to help the business man and at the same time Increase postal revenue. The department will prepare lists of people engaged in all classes of trades and professions, but will not171 words
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Article1169 1934-01-14 6 Willie Smith - Willie Smith BILLIARDS By "VTO man ever had a more pleasingly enthusiastic reception among the sports people of the East than had I on my first tour four years aga If I except the now historic case of my trousers being stolen, everything on that tour1,169 words
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Article95 1934-01-14 6 ENGLISH HORSES MAY RACE FOR £10.000 PRIZE Melbourne, Saturday. rE Victorian (Australia) Racing Club has sent to the English English Jockey Club entry forms for the special Centenary Cup meeting during the Celebrations, this year. Ordinarily ranked as a classic race second only in importance to the Derby,95 words
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Advertisement23 1934-01-14 6 1934 Illifllllillliiliiillilililllll New beauty NEW REFINEMENT NEW POWER 6c SPEED AUSTINS see them at BORNEO MOTORS LTD. Branches from Singapore to Penang. Illllllllllllllllllllllllllllil23 words
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Advertisement73 1934-01-14 6 ttong Xam Co. 46/48. PECK BEAH STREET. For Gardens, Vegetables and other planting; purposes SHEEP DUMG (MANURO) Packed In Gunny Bars at $10 per ton FOR /8., Spore. SINGAPORE Phone 7128. KOSSOLIAH BLOOD SALT. A Medicated P»wder for Po«ttry It prevent* gapes and liver troubles It cure* Anaemia and weakness73 words
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Advertisement99 1934-01-14 6 Ik M The World Renowned IVjBl^P Jm Asfl^ Mineral Water Bottled Hy CASES Of **W W »OMA(H 4 LIVER TROOWt 6001, RHEUMATISM MAR6O or NEEM V OQe tti e mos t popular .^sTm«j6KlA herb*) plant medically used 'AffVAfuKlmt •veT P*t of It from its root W** «#T«i^C3ff2ilßMV to flower* The99 words
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Article, Illustration1035 1934-01-14 7 THE BOOKMAN The Nearly Thing. By W. Teeling Herbert Jenkins. 3s. 6d. r THE title of this book is an odd one, and can only be understood if one happens to remember a speech made by the Prince of Wales on unemployment, in which he asked1,035 words
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Article, Illustration1106 1934-01-14 7 Fashions of Yesteryear Ourselves— l9M— l93«. By Irene Clephane. The Bodlejr Head. Us. fit ljy HY n &s It taken four years for this book to appear? The idea of it is so extraordinarily simple that everyone into whose hands it falls must wonder; why lie did1,106 words
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Advertisement153 1934-01-14 7 V>IICC I UlllwOu VlVl/VtlVtv V II and health ensured by ENO W/f *Ulj -i Gloom and depression are symptoms of internal dss* X\ lig pr^ order, of a struggle on the part of Nature to fight the s£||§77^^ poisons caused by constipation. Help Nature to restore >jjp% your cheerfulness by153 words
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Advertisement110 1934-01-14 7 334 AIVV \?lbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbHbbbS9Sb^V //Iff 11 k£'*v 7U. most omaaiMf mlm mm* offtssA A CTMA WATCH with the CTMA ACCURACY at— Sl2.o* RENE ULLMANN Singapore. The City High School, 11«, BBNCOOLEN STREET. Estd. 1931. Principal M N. Samadar B.A. (Hons.) Asst. Teachers.— B. Singh (Passed Final Normal) P. 8. D. Chereath110 words
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Article, Illustration1067 1934-01-14 8 WHAT I regard as a useful frock is not by any means a plain-Jane affair, chosen because it "doesn't show the dirt." Just now, especially, my Ideal useful dress is one that I can slip on for, say, a small "sherry-and-sand-wich party" at six o'clock, followed by1,067 words
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Article24 1934-01-14 8 When you are storing silver away, pack a piece of camphor with it as it prevents the silver from tranishing.24 words
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Article955 1934-01-14 8 Seen In SINGAPORE i Dresses, Dances and Dinners By Our Woman Correspondent FkROPPING In at formal dinner dance at the Raffles recently, I noticed that several of the daucers had favoured black as the colour for their frocks. There was a very becoming gown in black lace and a dainty955 words
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Article, Illustration664 1934-01-14 8 Restore the Bloom to Your Complexion WHEN late nights or illness have done unkind things to your complexion., there is no necessity to go about looking dull and sallow until rest and medicine have restored the bloom of youth to your cheeks. Face packs and beauty masks can work wonders664 words
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Advertisement96 1934-01-14 8 i SWMen dislike PAINTED UPS! That painted look is ooe thing men cannot stand End painted lips! Use Tangee. I Tangee can't make you look painted. It isn't paint. It's a new discovery that changes on your lips to the one color best on you! I Tangee is permanent, waterproof.96 words
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Advertisement161 1934-01-14 8 GREAT EASTERN OPTICAL CO., 2*5, South Bridre Road, Singapore. (Optician Mr. C. T. FAN). CHARGES CHEAPER THAN ANYWHERE. 1. Sight tested, glasses supplied from C 2. CROOKES LENSES completed with fram« from $6. CECIL! FOR FROCKS, HATS and NOVELTIES I of UTILITY mad BEAUTY. AMERICAN FROCKS AT from Morning voile161 words
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Article, Illustration3016 1934-01-14 9 P. G. Wodehouse - HEAVY WEATHER P. G. Wodehouse OUR SERIAL (By THE Empress might have been without a care in the world, but Percy Pilbeam was very far from sharing that Ideal state. He leaned on the rail of the sty and groaned in spirit. In the light of the electric torch. Empress3,016 words
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Article186 1934-01-14 9 Monty Bodkin, who has been dismissed from the Mammoth Publishing Co., by the proprietor, Lord Tilbury, gets a job at Blandings Cattle as the Earl of Emsworth's secretary. Sue Brown, Monty's former fiancee, who is now engaged to Ronald Fish, Lord Emsworth's secretary, is at the Castle. The Earl186 words
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Advertisement122 1934-01-14 9 NESTLES PICTURE STAMP ALBUM. VOL. 2 \-4aa aßaaa^B^Baßa*w^&9aaaW^\ .JbbbV^uV^^^mZ aaaa>™^^^^^*^^ aawl I A fW \^^> Jt V fl^^^^^ JB^^B^aaaaaV Aaaaaaa^^^^^V^r ft iC^ aaaaaW'' k i ffS^PBlfW aW SSsMj BlttM aaaaal 2 aaaat /StSBHJ laa^aaaaaawaT J/lwMfMft&S aaß HAVE YOU HEARD OF TUTANKHAMEN Nestks "Wonders of the World" Album, Volume 11, tells122 words
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Article527 1934-01-14 10 The Sunday Times TOTIDEM VERBIS KIM I OKIAL. MANAGERIAL AND ADVERTISING OFFICE: Cecil Street, Singapore. TELEPHONES: EDITORIAL Sl5l, 5152. ADVERTISING 7701. GENERAL OFFICE 7702. PRINTING PUBLISHING 7703. Kuala Lumpur: 25, Java Street. TELEPHONE 3683. There is a good deal of sound sense In the idea which Mr. Jerome B. Scott,527 words
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Article2241 1934-01-14 10 By Pat Permang IJLESSED are the poor in spirit I for they take longer to get\ drunk. It is not better to be drunk than sober but it looks happier: yet if appearances are desheptive they are not necessharily dishevelled. You can apply this epigrammatic imagery to the2,241 words
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Article, Illustration70 1934-01-14 10 The prize Joke this week is that I have lost my razor and have been unable to shave the whiskers off a "Ingle one of the many very decrepit attempts to collect my ten bucks. The offer is still on, lads and lassies, but you'll have to70 words
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Article69 1934-01-14 10 (Ananias News Factory.) London, Saturday. When I received your cabled Instructions to make inquiries regarding the buffer pool, I consulted the Concise Oxford Dictionary and found two entries as follows: Buffer, n. Apparatus for deadening by springs or padding, or sustaining by sttv..«th of beams, etc., a concussion,69 words
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Advertisement194 1934-01-14 10 NEW WORLD SINGAPORE. Side Shows, Cabaret Dancing, Talkies, 'Theatres and Cinemas. PIANO; j TUNING REPAIRS REMOVALS HIRE E. CHARLES. Phone 2902. 74. Orchard Rd, 2 Feature Show for the price of ONE Opening TODAY 3.15. A New Tyi>e of Thrilling Romance with a great rider in a new Romantic Singing194 words
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Advertisement30 1934-01-14 10 See SWITZERLAND in Winter An experience you will neper forget. hotel Guides showing tariffs, illustrated booklets, maps' and all information, tree on application to the Swiss Consulate. Union Buildlr Singapore.30 words
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Advertisement25 1934-01-14 10 I %t° ASSERTION J flhKJ|)li «J|K Ten dotore lor J a I'ffMT O ''ft' Wi in' ra J^> A ;fi- fi< 5 .fii Hf* r^^f25 words
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Article340 1934-01-14 11 STARTLING RUMOURS IN THE CITY STEADY RISE IN THE PRICE OF SHARES YS there gold In Jelebu? The question has been arousing some discussion in the local market and it is said that the rise in price of Jelebu Tin shares, which until a340 words
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336 1934-01-14 11 Malay Policeman 's Lapse Long Record Of Service A MALAY who had been 23 years in the S.S. Police was yesterday found guilty of attempted extortion of $10 from a Chinese shop manager and fined $25, or two months' rigorous imprisonment, by Mr. R. J. F. Curtis, the third magistrate.336 words
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Article60 1934-01-14 11 £100,000 TO BE SPENT Canberra, Saturday. THREE Australian governments, the Federal, Queensland and New South Wales, are sharing the cost of £100,000 for an extensive survey by land and air of Northern Australia with the view to its exploitation and population and the ascertaining of mineral resources,60 words
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117 1934-01-14 11 FRUIT CANNING STEADY PROGRESS IN SCOTLAND The fruit canning Industry In Scotland is making steady and encouraginp progress. The statistics for 1932 show that there were seven factories canning fruits. The official estimate of output in that year is given as 1,000 tons of raspberries, 60 tons of strawberries. 90117 words
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Article155 1934-01-14 11 MINCING LANE OPINION ON SHARE VALUES London, Jan. 2. On the subject of rubber shares Mincing Lane remarks that the raw material market Is maintained firm by the respective success of the negotiations at Batavla. But numerous brokers are of opinion that many buyers of rubber shares are155 words
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Article90 1934-01-14 11 OPENING EXPECTED IN THIS YEAR It is anticipated that the Mersey Tunnel, providing a great subterranean roadway beneath the River Mersey to connect Liverpool and Blrkenhead, will be opened in 1934. Satisfactory progress continues to be made in the work of construction, upon which 400 men are still90 words
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Article, Illustration218 1934-01-14 11 LONG DISTANCE HIKER RETURNS HOME CHINESE REMARKABLE JOURNEY (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. A Kuala Lumpur youth returned to his native town this week, after six years' absence, nith an astonishing story to tell. This traveller, Mr. Wong Ah ChaL ared 26, claims to have toured 24 countries218 words
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185 1934-01-14 11 Programme For Today. 7. pjn. Z.G.E. 48.92 Metres. H.M.V. Records Nos. C 1280—1812 Jverture (Parts 1 and 2.)_ Royal Opera Orchestra. C 1281—1812 Overture (Part 3) Selection "Eugen Onegln"— Royal Opera Orchestra. DB 1951 Songs How lovely are thy dwellings Nirvana— Richards Crooks. DB 2074—2075—2076185 words
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Article104 1934-01-14 11 SINGAPORE JANUARY 14, 1934. ALHAHBRA Ken Maynard in Strawberry Roan also Saturday's Millions. 6.15— 9.16 p.m. CAPITOL The Torch Singer with Claudette Colbert and Rfcardo Oorte«. 6.16— 9.16 pjn. MAKI.KOROIGH Pel Chien Loong Cantonese Talkie. 8.15 9.15 pm, NEW WORLD Cabaret Dancing. Sideshows, Talk* les. Theatres and Cinemas. PAVILION104 words
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Article183 1934-01-14 11 A MAN who, since 1918, had been seven times sentenced to terms of imprisonment displayed little emotion when faced with charges of criminal breach of trust of $15 and criminal misappropriation of $5 before the second magistrate, Mr. N. Grice, yesterday. He pleaded guilty to both counts and183 words
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Article113 1934-01-14 11 rpHE "armoury" of three Chinese ar- rested and charged on son indictment of the possession of dangerous weapons was alleged to have consisted of a pistol and a dagger. Appearing before Mr. H. A. Porrer, the criminal district judge, yesterday the first man, Leong Seng, pleaded guilty113 words
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Article700 1934-01-14 11 Municipality's Scheme HEAVY EXPENDITURE TO IMPROVE POSITION A five-year plan for the alleviation of flooding in Singapore is being drawn up by the Municipal Engineer's Department. Work on the first part of the programme, which will involve the deepening and widening of the flood water canal700 words
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Article, Illustration190 1934-01-14 11 APPALLING CRIME IN CITY MAN'S EYES BURNT OUT BY ACID -THROWER /\NE of the most shocking crimes that has been committed in Singapore took place in Rochore Road but night when a Chinese was horribly disfigured by an acid -thrower. "DOTH the victims' eyes were burnt out. He was rushed190 words
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Advertisement51 1934-01-14 11 CAPITOL TODAY 3.15 6.15 9.15 A splendid week End Show Here's Your Favourite CLAUDETTE COLBERT in a New captivating role— as New Jf York's most notorious wk^ Night Club Queen "THE TORCH SINGER" HH^ with LYDA ROBERTI, famous star of "KID FROM SPAIN" and BABY LE ROY (of "Bed Time51 words
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Advertisement101 1934-01-14 11 The Drink for a real There's coolness and satis- EiiQp> MAfi faction in a glass of 6cj.^aViil Barclay's Lager. Watch it ?Sml ?9^l sparkle in the glass, taste it cool and delicious on te^j I your tongue, feel it refresh 01 I i^pßt?p4Nß and invigorate your whole \jpP^* system. Barclay's101 words
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Article822 1934-01-14 12 Speeches At I.S.P. Meeting LACK OF CONFIDENCE IN EMPLOYERS (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. STRIKINGLY different notes were sounded by the outgoing and incoming chairmen of the Incorporated Society of Planters at the annual meeting at Kuala Lumpur this morning. Mr. C. C. Footner, in822 words
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143 1934-01-14 12 AUSTRALIAN WOOL HIGHER PRICES FOR SMALLER CUP Sydney, Saturday. AUSTRALIA Is expecting a 25 per cent, larger cheque for her wool, this season, despite the fact that her clip is estimated to be 600,000 bales less. Fewer rtieep hare been shorn, and the areraze weight of wool per sheep is143 words
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Article32 1934-01-14 12 Wuchow, Jan. 6. A notorious armed robber and kidnapper, Chue Hon. has been executed by the military. His last victim, a young girl, who had been released, witnessed the execution.32 words
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Article272 1934-01-14 12 ANTI-DEBT POLICY CONDEMNED HARSH FEATURES OF GOVERNMENTS ACTION A protest against the Govern- ment's anti-debt circular has been lodged with the Colonial Secretary by junior civil servants in both Penang and Singapore. The most striking features of the circular are that officers who are asked to declare their indebtedness are272 words
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Article49 1934-01-14 12 Adelaide. Saturday. AUSTRALIANS are planning an A Easter gift for relatives and friends In Kngland of a case of apples each. An organisation has been set up to ensure delivery direct to any English address. The fruit will be shipped on' an "apple gift" vessel.49 words
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Article32 1934-01-14 12 A CHINESE workman at Tan Kan Kee's factory In Sumbawa Road had three fingers on I.ls left hand mangled when his hand was caught In a stamping machine yesterday afternoon.32 words
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Article, Illustration24 1934-01-14 12 Members of the Singapore Buddhist Association, the International Buddhist Union and the Singapore Chinese Buddhist Association at a spiritual retreat on Full Moon Day.24 words
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Article201 1934-01-14 12 King Of Siam Sails FAREWELL SCENES (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok. Saturday. The King of Slam was delighted at the spontaneous outburst of goodwill ion the occasion of his departure for 1 Europe. It was remarked that the Luang Pradlt was foremost In the crowd and cheered loudest of all.201 words
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Article119 1934-01-14 12 NOTWITHSTANDINa unpleasant weather conditions the Malayan Association of the Instltutio: of Civil Engineers held a successful meeting yesterday. Members first met at the Woodleigh Filters in Serangoon Road and ware shown round the slow sand filters, ex- i perlmental filter, pump house and sand cleaning plant by119 words
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Article186 1934-01-14 12 A British Success CIX years ago a resident In Binning ham began to make toy cameras for children. One week he assembled cameras and the next week he closed his workshop, a small room, and walked round Birmingham selling them. The cameras caught the public fancy and soon It was186 words
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Article94 1934-01-14 12 AUSTRALIA DEMONSTRATES RECOVERY Melbourne. Saturday. fpHAT Australia is well on the high loud to economic recovery has Just been Demonstrated by an appeal to the citizens of Melbourne for funds to augment official grants for the festivities in connection with the Centenary Celebrations, this year. In94 words
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Article45 1934-01-14 12 Sydney, Saturday. AUSTRALIA'S recovery is further emphasised by building trade figures. Just issued officially. They show that new buildings for the past year are valued at nearly £8,000,000 for the six capital cities, compared with Just over £3,000,000 for the previous year.45 words
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Article637 1934-01-14 12 In Reliability Trial DIFFICULT JOURNEY TO KUALA LUMPUR (From Our Own Correspondent.) k Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. JJESPITE the difficult conditions created by heavy rain and floods, there was only one crash in the All-Malayan Motor Reliability Trial held this morning. This unlucky competitor was G. H. Namazee637 words
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Advertisement60 1934-01-14 12 ffi|^f After Ihc Swim- jft w <*«**s&* KINCCEOME m i-l it I*" W .ZI^WL ""Cv^tt /\A ou w appreciate m J| ff 1 X^sttiwl •Sf* mSe9m "King George" as a pahit W^HUU '■■jj£w)'\tm '41 1 I before tiffin or dinner. a^^^^B d&'^L. 'ISA'f Taste it, and enjoy a BRfflE JK-^|60 words
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Advertisement8 1934-01-14 12 Avoid Sleepless NJB^iBBI World's Best Jw&^&r 'OVALTINE' 4A.P.8.2.8 words
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Article, Illustration2320 1934-01-14 13 The "Wanderers'" Log THERE is probably no other planting district in Malaya that has thrown up at one time so many leading figures in agriculture and planting polities as Tanjong Malim. Although the actual estate acreage of this district is under 10,000 it contains five men (including2,320 words
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Advertisement33 1934-01-14 13 Capitol Building. ffV^Q^^^ 030 South Bridge Road. I North Bridge Road. A^jA The Great World. P&jr^ 030 SHOE STORE N^^ Siigapu Malices Riali LMfir. J^ \J +J\J Iptl Ptiaig iltr |it*t -i^B^Tlfc '.-*asti«s.«33 words
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Article2726 1934-01-14 14 j-- > T\Tat T7AI .Ti CHOOSING The F.M.S. CnrvnmTTW t^ i BOXING CONTROL T x A MALAYAN! OTfl oPORTING) needed I SHATTER Team Proves A Disappointing Combination THE official Rugby season comes to a close towards the end of the month with the North v. South2,726 words
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Article212 1934-01-14 14 [rpHE case in which Mrs. t. M. Drage, A a Eurasian woman, is appealing against her conviction by a police magistrate on a charge of cheating, was mentioned in the Appeal Court, before Mr. Justice Mills, yesterday and the hearing was postponed. Mr. V. D. Knowles, who appeared212 words
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Advertisement136 1934-01-14 14 TOR /ctehtt /&*&®A Yes; for both young and old. THE yi ps^ (6 f^^£^ "KINGS OWN" Mixed is a wonderful v. <^M ffw^Li assortment of 12 rich, creamy varieties of vjj^ tt V/ famous biscuits, and being packed in V^* w£m&\<±\ specially sealed containers they reach the consumer crisp and136 words
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Advertisement84 1934-01-14 14 LADIES trimmrd Straw and Felt Hats latest Easter styles. 27 to 54 sh. per dozen. Sample dozen all different 27 sh. Box, Postage 6/6. Duty extra. COD. only. No Catalogues. Children's from 12 sh. MART PAUL LTD., 28b GuUdford Street. Luton. England. WANTED a Competent Manager for Private Hotel. Apply84 words
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Article877 1934-01-14 15 SEVERAL FINE FINISHES Favourites Win BIG SWEEP YIELDS $23,054 A MEDIOCRE crowd patronised the opening day of the Ipoh professional meet, resulting in a poor totaUsator and poor patronage and middling cash sweeps. The going was good. The first three races yielded fair dividends, the next877 words
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Article135 1934-01-14 15 NORTH VS. SOUTH MATCH IN SINGAPORE (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. The teams for the North vs. South match to be played at Singapore were selected today at Kuala Lumpur and are as follow: North: Scott (Selangor), Ager <Belangor), Boyd (Penang), Hague (Penting), Clerk (Penang), Blngham135 words
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Article201 1934-01-14 15 Amateur Billiards Star To Turn Pro. Sidney Lee has deckled to turn professional, and next season he hopes to be pitting his talents against Newman, Davis, and the rest of the wizards. Lee has been contemplating this step for a long time; in fact, ever since Lawrie Steeples, the201 words
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Article197 1934-01-14 15 A crisis Is approaching in connection with cycling (amateurism and the Olympic Games. At the annual congress in February next, the International Cyclists' I nion will have to decide between standing down from the games over the Question of "broken time" payments, or facing a disastrous breakaway by197 words
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Article108 1934-01-14 15 Houston, Texas. By riding two winners out of six mounts here today, Jackie Westrope, an undersized Jockey of sixteen, established what is regarded as a new world's record of 301 victories in a single season. This far surpasses the English record of 258 made last month In England108 words
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Advertisement22 1934-01-14 15 SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT s. s. PRESIDENT POLK BAND (SPECIAL 6 -PIECE ORCHESTRA) THE AMERICAN JAZZ EXPERTS FULL OF RHYTHM AND PEP. ADMISSION $1.22 words
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Advertisement427 1934-01-14 15 AVIATION IMPERIAL AIRWAYS, ■V. La Ma AIR FRANCE. MAIL CARRIERS EUROPE FAR EAST RELY ON SHELL OIL FOR THEIR LUBRICATION Advertisement of The Asiatic Petroleum Company (Straits Settlements) Ltd. "^^sSaER "NINE" I 2,400 MILES FOR £5 M. ANDROSS writes in Popular Motoring "Our car was a Singer "Nine" popular model.427 words
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Article1305 1934-01-14 16 PENANG DEFEATED IN GRUELLING GAME AFTER LEADING AT HALF TIME CARPER'S MEN TRIUMPH IN SECOND TERM (From Our Own Correspondent.) i i Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. xoutn told its tale in Malayan Rugby final at Kuala Lumpur this after- i .noon when Singapore won the cup j1,305 words
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Article147 1934-01-14 16 Break Of 48 Made In French Club An application has been made to the Shanghai Amateur Billiards Association 'or recognition of a snooker break of 48 achieved by W. A. Pennell in a competition game at< the French Club recently. The break was unfinished, and was made up147 words
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Article864 1934-01-14 16 Command II Beaten CLUB OITSIDES SUPERIOR (By Our Rugby Correspondent) S.C.C. "A" 6; Malaya Com. 2nd XV. S. After an uneventful but grim struggle in the mud the S.C.C. second team beat the Malaya Command second team by 6 points (two tries) to 3 points (a864 words
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Article304 1934-01-14 16 THIRD ROUND OF F.A. CUP London. Saturday. The third round of the PA. Cup was played today and resulted as follows: Owing to the Cup matches there were no matches in the First and Second Divisions of the English League. The following-matches in the two sections ofReuter - 304 words
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Article38 1934-01-14 16 A WALKING competition, open to all, will be held, at Jalan Besar Stadium on Sunday next at 8 am. Entry forms together with rules governing the competition may be obtained on application to the Sportman office.38 words
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Article74 1934-01-14 16 TO RELEASE IMPRISONED* COMMUNISTS London, Saturday. IK a letter to the "Manchester Guardian," Lord Marley Invites signatures for a petition to the Chinese Government for the release of Rueggs, Allan and Noulens. He says they were imprisoned "for trade union activities. It was felt that the offenceReuter - 74 words
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Article1015 1934-01-14 16 HOW THEY STOOD BEFORE YESTERDAY'S GAMES First Division. P. W. L.D. P. A. Pts. Arsenal (1) 24 14 3 7 42 21 ?5 Derby (7) 24 13 5 6 47 25 32 Huddersfiekl (6) 24 12 4 8 56 35 32 Tottenham (P) 25 13 8 41,015 words
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Article178 1934-01-14 16 Harrow Feat Recalled M. U, Blru. whose performance when at Harrow in making two separate hundreds agjanlst Eton in 1907. has never been equalled, was buried at Broadstone, Dorset, recently. A hard hitter and most attractive batsman, he frequently exhilarated English crowds by his aggressive methods, especially178 words
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Article50 1934-01-14 16 Christmas Day Race In The The Seine Paris, Dec. 26. A French swimmer, Cartonnet, yesterday won the Paris Christmas Cup race in the Seine, which was held despite the extremely low temperature of the water. Cartonnet covered the distance of 350 metres in 3 mln. t sec I avas.50 words
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Advertisement60 1934-01-14 16 L 2 Model 007 c nn Priced at «J>£ I JJ.UU iEL.^ K B rJL IS LEC TROLUX Refrigerator opnn^o£2 ,TT n< Lf? M Or Electricity. It requires no motor and Is absolutely naUrir— No moving part* to wear. It is definitely the mo«t convenient sell contained automatic refrigerator ever60 words
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Article, Illustration1175 1934-01-14 17 MASTER POISONERS OF BORNEO FROM time to time a poisoning case I occurs in England which stirs the i public imagination, and thousands j follow each detail of the drama with is grqu attention as though they were themselves intimately concerned with the affair. Yet few people real- Ise that,1,175 words
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Article672 1934-01-14 17 r (By Our Malacca Representative) rpHE sambal blachan,' that Malayan i table speciality, Is like the durian either you like It or you don't. And I If you like it, you like tt very much It is very simply prepared, by pounding I in a "lesong" a672 words
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Article311 1934-01-14 17 Two New Islands (PEARL POACHERS' BASE Canberra, Saturday. Australia's territory Is to be increased by the addition of Ashmore and Cartier Islands, two romantic semitropical and potentially valuable specks, 200 miles north-wert of the coast of Western Australia. Behind the announcement of the Attorney-General (Mr. j. o. Latham)311 words
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Advertisement300 1934-01-14 17 "smiler: tme climber. AJ THE BASE. T*E START. A STIFF BIT. GOOD/ NO OWE LOOKING LUCK STILL MOLDS. 1 WGMT-NOT SURPRISED. WHO SAIO I COUkONT ALL TME SAME MOW_ COW GATE AT THE DO IT MOCH MOftE IS THERE? TOP AS USUAL/ /yVj~fc- >™* Healthy children always climb stairs fascinate300 words
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Article, Illustration1243 1934-01-14 18 In The Sporting Limelight EVERY sportsman in Malaya today deeply regrets the loss which sport in this country will sustain next m nth by the departure of Douald Hoblyn. who. during his residence here, has proved himself one of the all-ro';nd sportsmen of recent years. No other1,243 words
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Article48 1934-01-14 18 THE following are invited to play hockey for S.C.R.C. against Y.M. C.A., on Monday at S.C.R.C: Yee Cheok Wah. Wcng, Chim Bock. Boon Oim. Kee Siars, Glm Lock, R. Bau. Kirn Chua. Tlang Seng, Fong Lim and Geo Lee. I? '.serve H. Boon and K>;> Tian.48 words
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Article33 1934-01-14 18 Owing to the ground being unfit Tor play, the hookey match between the SRC. "A" team and the Wiltshire Regiment, arranged for yesterday! afternoon, on the former's ground was not played.33 words
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Article99 1934-01-14 18 Nel Tarleton, wno lost his featherweight title to Tommy Watson last I 1 year, is hot on the heels of his conqueror, anc Is making post haste for London in order to be in time to see Watsons clash with Al Brown at Olympia. Should Brown be99 words
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1443 1934-01-14 18 Willie Smith's Suggestion To Local Amateurs RUGBY COACHES i VISIT OF ANNUAL HOCKEY WANTED I ALL-BLUES MATCH fpHE comments of Willie Bmith, the' famous billiards professional and former British champion, have reopened an old controversy— the Malayan billiards championship. Smith suggests that as the standard1,443 words
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Article99 1934-01-14 18 C. D. Tomalin, the English champion, won an international diving contest with 131 points against 126 by Oaston Cazoumayou, the French Universities title-holder, at Marshall Street Baths, London. P. H. Beveridge 'riigtigate> was third with 114. Otter we/c first to finish in an invitation 333 yards relay race, but99 words
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Advertisement30 1934-01-14 18 ■JilittlMlMHUiH ■iMMWHWIMIIMI &>J) For a real thirst quencher f. n. tonic with a slice of Lime, or **^W^ for those who prefer it a dash of Gin FBAWBB HEAVE, UMITE*.30 words
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Article, Illustration2509 1934-01-14 19 THE World OF BADMINTON Improvement in The Standard Of Play End Of Official Season Advantages Of Affiliation With The Singapore Association Star Players Resting Some Of The Rules Explained. THE past year has seen one of the greatest advances the game has ever made in Malaya. The .umber of players,2,509 words
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152 1934-01-14 19 NOVEL CONTEST RESULTS IN DEATH OF CHINESE Shanghai, Saturday. \MR~ Yu King-plao, a wealthy resl- dent In Nantung. Northern Kiangsu, is dead but he died as a victor in a novel contest. Recently when Mr. Yu went to his friend's home and suggested a contest In rice-eating Mr. Yu won152 words
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Article56 1934-01-14 19 HAIR DRYING INNOVATION Sydney. Saturday. fTTHE latest convenience for Sydney -L bathers has just been Installed at Manly, a famous, resort. It takes the form of two electric hair dryers operated by a coin In the slot, Tbe company which runs the ferry service from the centre56 words
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Advertisement627 1934-01-14 19 COULD NOT DO UP HIS COLLAR Weak After Rheumatism There la only one way to aeai with rheumatism. It Is not sufficient merely to clear It out of the system— lt must be kept out. For 10 years this man has been free from the trouble:— A bad attack of627 words
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Miscellaneous29 1934-01-14 19 THE FIVE -WORD TEST ANSWERS TO THE FIVE-WORD TEST. 1. Boat. 2. Several. 1. Few. 4. Anchor. 5. Per 6. Metre. T. Diamond. 8. Bryan. 9. Maryland. 10. Colic.29 words
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Article, Illustration26 1934-01-14 20 UN HARVEY, the British heavyweight champion, left London for a short sea cruise prior to his appearance at a nunfber of London vartetj shows. (Planet News.)26 words
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Article, Illustration38 1934-01-14 20 MISS MARIBEL VINSON, the American girl figure skaMng champtoa, J who is making a short stay In London before going to Oslo to compete] In the world championships, practiaringon tne ice o/ the Wtaibledon Park! Lake. (Planet News.)38 words
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Article, Illustration29 1934-01-14 20 THE DAT f oUowln* the mysterious death of hi* court musician in his Load >n palace In Princes Gate, Kensington, the Maharajah of JUwar left for Paris. (Planet News.)29 words
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Article, Illustration28 1934-01-14 20 MISS RENEE GADD, the Encllsh actress, leaving Waterloo Station. London, on the Empress of Britain boat train to appear la a new show In New York. <Planet News.)28 words
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Article, Illustration31 1934-01-14 20 THERE have been many deaths in Venice where a hltonrd of extreme severity rand Urn aevarmJ days. Snow was piled feet hifh, and floods have followed, canning much damage. (Plane* News.)31 words
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Advertisement239 1934-01-14 20 gbc Beet In jfumlturc? For Value. Quality, and Des Hanp t>cno furniture >o. Factory t ft, Sophia Road. Singapore 103, SELEGIE ROAD. COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO.. LTD. (Incorporated la England.) m Ura, Ltta, Marine, AccMcnl Guaranty and Motor. Artlmr C Potts, Manager Underwriter Eaatera Braaeh, Siagapora. Skit '^H_lv W^mJ ua^M239 words
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