The Straits Times, 25 January 1934
1934-01-25
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Title Section38 1934-01-25 1 The Straits Times [WTABUaUD XBABLT A GBHTUBY.) THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAUES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 25 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS The Straits Times 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 1984. PRICE 10 CENTS.38 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement224 1934-01-25 1 Singapore: 78, cecil st. cphone bisd. GMEnSONS N°IVAT ESSENCE OF CHICKEN IN SICKNESS IE if) THE FIRST THING WHICH jjte I jtH SUGGESTS ITSELF 1 RESTORES VITALITY TO E MOST EXHAUSTED. DIGESTED BY THE WEAKEST STOMACH AND HIGHLY STIMULA-. TING OWING TO ITS IMB tejj READY ABSORPTION t V'aM jßfcj224 words
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Advertisement223 1934-01-25 1 TO-NIGHT I MUST BE BEAUTIFUL THERE WILL BE MUSIC-SUCH MUSIC WBm ,"I THAT WE'LL DANCE THE HOURS LJ| If/ IW AWAY UNMINDFUL OF THEIR PASS- W 'W d ING. BRIGHT INTERLUDES FILLED Kv^VV WITH TALK AND LAUGHTER- QUIETER MOMENTS TOO. TO-NIGHT I MUST BE BEAUTIFUL. /^^^^^k cyclax ©yclax SPECIAL SKIN223 words
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Advertisement99 1934-01-25 1 KUALA uKIPUrPT 2dPkjAV*-6TVM4fc)riE 3883T, GMEn. ON'S N9IVAT $500 HOP ALE COMPETITION WHAT DOES IT DO? AY (Hi dtaßr '&al^ Wy iH s^.' 1. HORSE 2. CAT" 3HOPALE~ 4AEROPUNr 5. LAMB 6. PARROT ~J7 TIGER 8. BATH~ 9. MO»KEY~ 10. EAGLE~TJ.OKAW6E SMASH 12. BOAT 13. DUCK I 14. DEER I 15.99 words
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Advertisement554 1934-01-25 2 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR UNES. (Incorporated In Engtexd). MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO HER VICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS M*J«BT!nB GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Doe Tonnage Spore COMORIN 15.000 Peb. 2 X BURDWAN 6,070554 words
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Advertisement595 1934-01-25 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. I bbbbbbb^^bbbbbbl bbbbbbl 111 (NIPPON YUBEN KAISHA) TO LONDON. Naples, MarwiHai, I.salin. Antwerp Rotterdam anc MMdlesbroagh. Vessels Tonnage Due Sail HARUNA MARU 10.400 Peb. 7 R I KATORI MARU 10,000 Feb. 22 SS I KABrTTMA r 'JVRU 10.000 Mar. 9 YASUKUNI MARU 12.000 Mar. 30 31 S HAKONB595 words
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Advertisement616 1934-01-25 2 BURNS PfflLP LINE. (Incorporatad In Australia.) FOB BBISBANL. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA. DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND Regular m/iitMy/ tafUTHf by ttia wellki steamer MARKTJA CMM tow) and the v. MANOOLA (2452 torn) (Cargo only). The SJ. MAREIJA si one of the largest and finest ,-amers trading to AustraU^. cabins616 words
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Advertisement513 1934-01-25 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO. LIMITED. (Incorporated la DanmarkY PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. TO GENOA, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN. Piotn yrtws Prom Pruiu B*por: Malacca Port Penang Swett. ALSIA 6/2 6/2 7/2 9/2 BORINOIA 27/2 27/3 38/2 3/2 FIONIA 20/3 90/3 21/3 33/3 ERRIA 10/4 10/4 11/4 12/4 LALANDIA 1/5513 words
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Advertisement1285 1934-01-25 2 THE BLOB FUNNEL LIKE (Oeeaa THE HUA KHIOW STEAMSHIP CO, Steass Ship Oa, Ltd. aai China Mateal (1931) LTD. Steam Navigation Co, Ltd. THE CUNARD STEAM SHIP CO, LTD THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO, LTD. TBW SARAWAK -STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. THB CHINA NAVIGATION CO.. LTD. THE AUSTRALIAN ORDXNTAL LINE Ltd. The1,285 words
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Article426 1934-01-25 3 Programme Of Eleven Demands Presented. Washington, Jan. 3. The hours of labour, and war pro visions of the orcpoeed shlpplr* Industry rode, now under consideration by the National Recovery Administration, are entirely unsatisfactory to seamen, longshoremen and harbour workers, representatives of those bodies have Informed the426 words
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Article366 1934-01-25 3 WANTED— NAMES FOR NEW SHIPS. Registration Officers" Eternal Search. Not far Irom the Tower of London there is ;>.n office where a staff of men iK^d on the never-ending task of finding new names for British ships. Although the depression of the last tcTi yctm has lightened their work, they366 words
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Article254 1934-01-25 3 Last-Minute Changes In Design. In spite of the two-years' hold-up In the construction of the Cunprd Liner No. 534, the most Important feature of her design still remains a problem for the naval architects, writes the Olasgow correspondent of 1 the News-Chronicle. The difficulty with which254 words
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Article109 1934-01-25 3 I Keels Of Four New Ships Laid. I Washington, Jan. 2. The seels for four United States Navy warships were laid today at Falls River, Massachusetts. Among the four ships was the crul1 ser U.S.S. Vlnceness. which is the 17th of the 18 heavy eight-inch guns cruisers which109 words
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Article165 1934-01-25 3 i Sea Outlets For Towns Of Kwangtung Island. Canton, Jan. 8. Ten important harbours at Hainan Island will be constructed according to the report of the commission by the Provincial Government to the island for examination of harbours there. They are as follows: i Hai-ko harbour which is165 words
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Article98 1934-01-25 3 The M S Boringia left Southampton on Jan. 3. Is due in Penang on Jan. 31. and will arrive in Singapore on 'Feb. 3. with the following passengers: Mr. Hugo Marx Nielsen. Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Cowgill, Miss A. C. Sturm, Mr. R Mare, Mr. Wan Baharuddin,98 words
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Article66 1934-01-25 3 Running torepedoes. 18 Inch, FAA3, have been lost as follows: On Jan. 19. Nos. 812 and 467. i On Jan. 22. Nos. 473 and 547. On Jan. 23. Nos. 096 and 876. I All lost In attack against H M ships Approximate position of all torpedoes. within two66 words
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Article57 1934-01-25 3 Straits of Malacca-South Klang Srrait. Reconstruction of BeaconPulo- Pinto Gedong. Position— At a distance of about 2> 4 cables north of Pinto Gedong Light Tower. Lat. 2 54' N. Long. 101 15E (Approx) Remarks. The present wooden structure is being replaced by a steel lattice beacon with the57 words
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Article98 1934-01-25 3 TO6ARI. Dut.. 4.467 tons, irom Portland 35-1, for Pt. Swettenham. Calcutta 25-1. MALTA MARC, Jap., 3.469 tons, from Batu Pahat 25-1, for Kagoshima 96-1. TOBOALI, Dut., 665 tons, from Bagan Si Api Apl 25-1, for Bagan 81 Apl Apl 27-1. MAUR. Norw., 660 tons, from Bangkok 25-1, for98 words
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Article122 1934-01-25 3 Thursday, January 25. Shins alongside the Wharres or exported U arrive. Godowu GaU EntrasKt. East Wharf Cremer 22 1 Santhla 20 1 Main Wharf Hakusan Maru 18 3 Perak 16 I Malta Maru 14 S Islander 8 3 Yasukunl Maru 6 S Empire Dock Lossiebank 30 3122 words
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Article86 1934-01-25 3 Merchants are hereby Informed that the additional rates of freight on Cccoanut Oil in drums to the undermentioned Ports are as follows Montreal, Quebec Summer only 28s. Nett per 20 cwt. St. John N. 8., Winter only 28s. Nett per 20 cwt. Halifax, Winter 28s. Nett per86 words
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Article63 1934-01-25 3 According to telegraphic advice from the Chief Inspector of Navigation at Batavia the Bagan Ughtbeacon, in front of the mouth of the Rokanriver (2* 16, N.—100* 42, 5' E) has been repaired and is now burning normally. Not Burning According to the same advice the Light Besar, Bank63 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement643 1934-01-25 3 NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. (Incorporated in VksQQP Germany.) The undermentioned are the company's intended fixtures:— OUTWARD TRIKR for Iloilo. Manila, Hong Kong, Shanghai, N. China at Japan Feb. t I ALSTER for Hong Kong, Shai. N. Chin* ft Japan Feb. 1* FULDA for Manila, Hong Kong. Shanghai. North Chu: a 4c Japan643 words
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Advertisement387 1934-01-25 3 Jjia^ Z- »ls»*^^U Kpentliners £66.12.— FRO H EITHER MANILA OB HONG KONO VIA AMERICA TO EUROPE This rate Include*: (a) Tourist class ariose the Pacifle. Ist class rail la America. (c) Toarlst class Atlantic la the new and ramoas sj. Manhattan ar v. Washing ta. NOTE: II passage through the387 words
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Advertisement419 1934-01-25 3 ELLERMAI BUCKNALL STEAMS lIP CO.. LTD. trxorpoi ited to England.) -ELLE IMAN" LINE. FOR H/ VRE, LONDON, ROTTER.: \M HAMBURG Via Per i and S»e» Canal Due Sell*. Steamer Spore B'pore LKPANTO Jan SO Feb. CITY OP MANI A Feb. 14 Feb. It FOB BONO HOi Q, SHANGHAI J.WAN Steamer419 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous156 1934-01-25 3 SINGAPORE WEATHER REPORT. Stations Yesterday Last night Max. Rainfall BrightMin. temp, ins Sunshine temp. 'F hrs. *F Alor SUr 89 Nil 9.6 71 Kota Bharu 83 Nil 5.4 69 K. Trengganu 83 Nil 3.9 74 Buklt Jeram 87 Nil 7.5 73 Merging 80 0.04 3.5 72 Singapore (Mt. Faber) 82156 words
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Advertisement432 1934-01-25 4 SITUATIONS VACANT Wben applying for any >isttlis advertised In these column, tend copies of testimonials Do not tend originals. WANTED. Dresser Conductor for Rubber Eetate. Apply Box No. 276, Straits runes. WANTED, efficient shorthand typist. Used to office routine, filing, etc., state experience and salary required, to Box 271. Straits432 words
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Advertisement708 1934-01-25 4 HOUSES. FLATS TO LET I Bungalows. Angullla Park. Angullla Oa I TO LET, 7. Napier Rd. Apply Meyer Bro/i. TO LET. first class residential hotel (furclshed). Apply Box 256, Straits Times. TO LIT. SHOP, PLAT. Amber Mansions. Appis S'gore Building Corp. M. Market 8t TO LIT. Plat No. tax Orchard708 words
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Advertisement661 1934-01-25 4 FOR SALE CHEAP scribbling pads— for workabops, schools and offlee* s»* advertisement in this Issue. FOR SALS, on* S b.p. A.O. Motor* and Shafting, xn excellent order. Apply -o," c/o Strait* Times. RHODE ISLAND RED SITTINGS OF BOGS, from acclimatised English stock, fertility guaranteed. Apply Bag No. 4. Panrhor, Muar.661 words
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Advertisement584 1934-01-25 4 LEGAL NOTICE V Notloe is hereby given that the Trade Mark depicted above is the exclusive property of P. A. F. Becker of No. 2, Flnlayson Green. Singapore, and that it is used by this Arm in connection with needle* of aE kind*, yarns and threads, textile gooes, felt-hats, broncepowder,584 words
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Advertisement1178 1934-01-25 4 AUCTION NOTICES. AUCTION SALE oi excellent design Java-made wax polished teak dining, sitting and bedroom's furniture, Electric cabinet gramophone with records In perfect condition Pf aff treadle sewing machine, also a set of cutlery canteen, crockery, glassware etc To be held at No. 330-A, Orchard Road (Ist floor) on Satarosty.1,178 words
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Advertisement271 1934-01-25 4 BUSINESS CARDS FIG A R O BEAITT CREATIONS THE $8 PERMANENT WAVE BT EUROPEAN LADY EXPERTS RAFFLES HOTEL (Room 12») and at 93 Bras Baaah Road MASSAGE HALL 7 MANICURE AND MASSAGE. Mrs. HARD and Mb* HANA ft, WATERLOO STREET. Telephone 7467. AUCTION NOTICES^ AUCTION SALE of excellent wax polished271 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous184 1934-01-25 4 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Singapore llhin OuL-.lde Without Mi: ra M*la)~ Postage. Monthly t 3.9* 3 2-50 Quarterly I 850 112.9* S 7.50 Half Yearly M 7.96 124.H I 15*« Yrarlv *34.M MB.M 30.90 Note.—OnUUUon cheques Uinuld Inelsde tbe ossal bank dtoeoanl. ADVERTISEMENT RATES Tl. caarges and Instruction! for CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS are184 words
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Article197 1934-01-25 5 But Not. So Many As We Imagine. Gaze up into the sky on a clear night. How many stars can you see? Oh, millions," you answer cheerily. "No you can't," Sir James Jeans assured his audience at the Christmas! astronomical lectures at the Royal In stitutlon The total197 words
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Article144 1934-01-25 5 Save Money And Make For Safer Motoring. On four occasion early last month a lorry crashed into an island refuge In Charles Street, Leicester, and dellberately "charged" a post bearing one of the refuge lights. The lorrr swept over the post, which, after the lorry had passed, sprang144 words
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Article28 1934-01-25 5 A young Indian clerk employed In Raffles Hotel was seized by a fit on Tuesday night and was taken to the Tan Tock Seng Hospital by the ambulance.28 words
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Article223 1934-01-25 5 Naval Offic *r And Boy Overboard. <l^:c< of Arran), Jin. 7. Lieutenant Hugh Rkr irdaon, R.N., dived Into the rasing waters of the Fi«"th of Clyde today to rescue a young sailor who had been blown overboard. He succeeded The destroyer Wolfhound was battllnB witn O«SM cqua'l223 words
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Advertisement235 1934-01-25 5 HOTELS TODAY'S ATTRACTIONS SPECIAL DINNER CLASSICAL MUSIC 8.15 p.m. to 9.15 p.m. DANCE (formal) 9.45 p.m. to Midnight OWING TO ENORMOUS SUCCESS RETURN ENGAGEMENT OF. MACKEY TWINS SATURDAY, JANUARY 27th. MALAYAN RUGBY UNION "END OF THE SEASON BALL" SPECIAL DINNER AND DANCE w.th CABARET DINNER $3.- NON-DINERS $1.. EXTENSION TO235 words
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Advertisement280 1934-01-25 5 SERVICE QUALITY PRICE IF IT'S ANYTHING TO DO WITH RADIO OR AMPLIFIERS 'Phone, Write or Call RADIO SERVICE CO. OF MALAYA LTD. Sole Agents for many leading RaCio Manufacturers BROADCAST HOUSE, 2, ORCHARD ROAD. SINGAPORE. Largest and most comprehensive Ra dio Stockists. Best equipped and most efficient SER VICF DEPT.280 words
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Advertisement61 1934-01-25 5 AAADUfAAn UUUIIffUUU DADK UATri rt\K W\ n\JIC L. phooe TelegramsMm goodwood l^C HlOSt Charrtringly Situated Hotel in th? Island wj f nprm»n«.nl iaeai lor permanent Residents. rp_ui^ j»i.^* i> TaWe d hote -Restaurant a la carlo. Th aiMr ApniJF uwi't iti 1u; 'f* »^oJ !,V? PLAYERS will present "ON APPROVAL"61 words
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Miscellaneous471 1934-01-25 5 8.8.C. PROGRAMME. SST «SSS. "SSK Btratton-on-the-Fosse. For Straits Settlements, and Federat- 7.50 The B B.C. Dance Orchestra ed Malay States from the Empire Directed by Henry Hall. transmitter, Daventry, England. 8.3» The Northern Studio Orchestra Directed by John TODAY. Bridge. 9.2 C The News. 6.20 a.m. Looking Backwards. g.35 tight471 words
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Miscellaneous156 1934-01-25 5 Today's Crossword Puzzle 11 'II (CLUES.) ACROSS. ffi™/ 18. Morose 1. Took with a oweep 30. Froth 8. Leg coven 26. Composer 10. Smudge 28. Grows larger 11. Ant 31. Large jut 13. Cut 34 Skip 14. Hearing orgaa 36. vicum. 15. Conception 16. Metal i» tub Solution Of Yesterday's156 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter702 1934-01-25 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.— Reuter telegraphs that the meeting of the International Association of Rubber Growers has reached an agreement. Who are the constituents of the association? Who gave them a mandate? Who represents Malaya? How can membership be obtained? Perhaps your planting correspondent702 words
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Letter145 1934-01-25 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, An aeroplane belonging to the RAF. was obliged to make a forced landing last week, and fortunately was able to do so without damage, except to the plane itself. One wonders what would happen in the event of an aeroplane145 words
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Letter105 1934-01-25 6 To the Editor of the Straits Time*. j Sir, Considering the number of letters which have appeared in your coj lumns In connection with the inconveniences which the residents of Serangoon Road have been and are experiencing, due apparently to Inadequate transport facilities, the Inaction of the authorities105 words
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428 1934-01-25 6 REGISTRATION OF PARTNERSHIPS. To the Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir.— Forty-five members of the S3. (Penang) Association voted In favour of registration of partnerships ;oid it would be Interesting to have from them an account of the benefits expected from the proposed legislation. Do they imagine that the mere428 words
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Letter111 1934-01-25 6 To the "ditor of the Straits Times. Sir, Your correspondent "Ilujan" may be interested v know that the world's record rainfall occurred in Luzon. Philippine Islands, In the year 1911 when forty-four point odd inches of rain were registered during a period of twenty- four hours. Parts of111 words
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Article220 1934-01-25 6 Tells Wives To Be Selfish. Miss Mary Pickford would like to found a school for wives, and meanwhile 9,000 girls in Cleveland, Oiiio. have become students at a school which seeks to teach them happy wlfedom. The philosophy of "America's sweetheart" Is rather bitter. On her way back220 words
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Article136 1934-01-25 6 Second Case In Navy In Modern Times. For only the second time In the modern history of the Royal- Navy an ordinary seaman has risen to the rank of captain. He Is Capt. James Flgglns, whose promotion from commander was announced on Dec. 31 la the Admiralty136 words
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Article474 1934-01-25 6 Monday, Jan. 15. At 10 a.m. H.E. Admiral Sir Frederic Dreyer, Oommander-in-Chief, China Station, called on His Excellency at Government House and later His Excellency returned the call on board H.MS. "Kent." His Excellency presided at a meeting of the Straits Chinese Consultative Committee. H.E. Admiral Sir Frederic474 words
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Article192 1934-01-25 6 First And Foremost, Says Expert "Press advertising stands first and foremost In the scheme of propaganda," declared Mr. W. BuchananTaylor, publicity manager of J. Lyons and Co. Ltd., addressing the Publicity Club of Oxford at Oxford on Jan. 11. "I am not desirous of belittling or discounting other192 words
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Article113 1934-01-25 6 Artiglio's Salvage Work Ended. Vlareggio, Tuesday. The salient crew of the treasure salvage vessel, ArtlgUo 11., which recovered the gold from the sunken P. and O. liner Egypt some time ago, has now been paid off. says a report from Vtareggio. The owners stated on Jan. 3113 words
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Article251 1934-01-25 6 "She Is Carrying On As Usual." A fortune, estimated at between £90,000 and £100,000, has been bequeathed to Miss Mary Elizabeth Knight, aged 24, of The Tower.:, Smeeth, near A&hford, by her aunt, Dr. Elizabeth Knight, of Hampstead Miss Knight was a favourite of hers251 words
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Article79 1934-01-25 6 The Pope's Terrible Silence." n Oaaervatore. the v attcan orgaa, publishes a note stating that the year finished without any word from the Pope. "This terrible oJence," It says, "Is a rebuke to the Governments whose Jealousies, material Interests and passions are poisoning the world so as to79 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement6 1934-01-25 6 Imbl K2ZQ3 rra nisei's 101 VICTORIA6 words
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Advertisement115 1934-01-25 6 THE DOLLAR WORTH FROM THREE TO FIVE ON FRIDAY SATURDAY AT WHITEAWAY'S SALE IN EVERY DEPARTMENT WE WILL SHOW SENSATIONAL DOLLAR BARGAINS WHICH WILL CONSIST OF USEFUL ARTICLES FOR PERSONAL HOUSEHOLD USE DOLLAR BARGAINS in ga 3= poaches. Powders. DOLLAR BARGAINS in g^ ss. DOLLAR BARGAINS in SSri--= DOLLAR BARGAINS115 words
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Article1568 1934-01-25 7 Allegations At League Meeting. 'Though there is less that Is oojectlonable in the field there is more In the administration," remarked Mr. John Hands at last night's general meeting of the Sefengor Association Football League, according to the Malay Mail. 'There seems to be too much money-grabbing."1,568 words
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109 1934-01-25 7 BIGGER "BULLS." N.R.A. Council's Proposed Changes At Bisley. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. X The Council of the National Rifle Association has decided that the dimensions of the Blsley bulls shall be Increased slightly at the short ranges— 200, 300. 500 and 600 yards— and that owners of private109 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement356 1934-01-25 7 j m serwce BOXING MONDAY 29th JAMUARY, 1934 AT 9.15 P.M. Under the distinguished patronage of H.E. ADMIRAL SIR FREDERIC C. DRETER, K-C.R, CJB.E, H MAJOR GENERAL L. C. L. OLDFIELD, C.8., C.M.G., D.S.O. ROYAL NAVY AMATEURS j I vimsvs I I GARRISON and R. A. F. I THE NEW356 words
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Advertisement287 1934-01-25 7 The Biggest Moneys Worth Ever Offered! "Undoubtedly The BEST Dnncing Show yt seen at the CAPITOL" UNANIMOUS OPINION #6.15-NIGHTLY-9.15 Last Night's Audiences were Thrilled nt I lie Magnificence of the beautiful "PRELUDE" nnd "LA RUMBA" Ensembles by "The MIDNIGHT FOLLIES of 1934" Gorgeous Costumes! Dazzling new Lighting Effects! II Jl287 words
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Article168 1934-01-25 8 Rubber Firm All Round. LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN UNCHANGED. (From Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Thursday. Today's Prices: Rubber, 15'/, els.. up Vi ct. Tin. $114. down 25 cts. Gold, £6 12s. 10d., up Id. Yesterday's Prices: Rubber, London 4 s «d.. up '/»d. New York, 9'/i168 words
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Article315 1934-01-25 8 Singapore, Jan. 25, 12 norm. Buyer Seller Gambler 3.75 Java Cube 6.50 Hamburg Cube 6.50 i Muntok White Pepper 31.50 i White Pepper 30.50 Black Pepper 15.00 Mixed Black Pepper Copra, sundrled 2.95 Copra, mixed 2.30 Small Flake Tapioca 4.65 Fi-lr Flake Tapioca 4.55 Med. Pearl Tapioca 5.25 Small315 words
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LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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Article216 1934-01-25 8 The following are the exchange rates this morning, according to the daily circular issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2/4 5/64 London, 3 months' Bight 2/4 1/16 London, 60 days' sight 2/4 3/64 London, 30 days' sight 2/4 1/32 London,216 words
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Article67 1934-01-25 8 Noon, Jan. 25. R.S.S. equal to London Standard: Buyers. Seller*. Spot (loose) 15Vs 15»'i (F. 0.8.) 15% 151/ a Standard R.S.S. on Tender: Buyers. tellers. Feb.-Mar. 1514 15% Apr.-June 15»/» 15% July-Sept. 15 13 16 1515/16 Tone ot Market: Quiet Firm. Latest 1 u )le:67 words
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Article85 1934-01-25 8 Rugby, Jan. 23. Foreign exchanges today were: Amsterdam 7.78 Athens 572 Belgrade 230 Berlin 13.20 >/ 2 Bombay 1/6 3/32 Brussels 22.461/2 Bucharest 530 Buenos Aires 36»/ 2 sellers, official. Copenhagen 22.40 Geneva 16.14V2 Helsingfors 226V<j Hong Kong 1/6 8 Lisbon 110 Madrid 38% Milan 59% Montreal 5.04V4 NewBritish Wireless - 85 words
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Article30 1934-01-25 8 Malls from Europe, (London malls dispatched Jan. 14). ex 8.1. Rohna win arrive by train tomorrow morning Correspondence will be ready for delivery to boxholders at 8.45 a.m.30 words
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Article60 1934-01-25 8 From China and Japan by Hosang due at Singapore tomorrow morning. From China and Japan by Havana Maru due at Singapore tomorrow. From Western Australia by Mlnderoo due at Singapore 4 p.m. tomorrow. From Philippine Islands by President Adams due at Singapore daylight on Saturday. I From China60 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article437 1934-01-25 8 Issue VaL Pd. Buyers £1 £1 Asam Kumban 39/£1 £1 Austral Malay 86/9 5/- 5/- Ayer Hitam Tt3 14/3 1 1 Ayer Weng 2.10 £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 34/6 1 1 Batang Padang 0.32 1 1 Batu Caves 0.95 £1 £1 Changkat Tin 43/£1 £1 Chenderiang 6/50 50 Hitam437 words
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Article289 1934-01-25 8 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers. 2 2 Alex. Brick Ord. 0.70 1.00 2 2 Alex. Brick Prefs. 1.40 1.50 £1 £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 5.13.0 5.18.0 10 5 British Malaya Trustee 5.40 5.60 £1 £1 Con. T. S. 77 r ,c Prefs. 26/- 26/9 cd. £1 £1 Con. T.289 words
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Article142 1934-01-25 8 Singapore Municipal 5 p.c of 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 106 108 nom. Singapore Municipal 4\'-. p.c. of 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 106 108 nom. Singapore Municipal 41/2 P-c. of 1907 red. 1947 1,600,000 105 107 nom. Singapore Municipal 4 p.c. of 1913 red. 1963 $2,000,00 C 102142 words
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Article392 1934-01-25 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Today's Prices Fraeer Lyall Evatt A Co. AHenby (|l> 1.00 1.10 0.971/2 100 Alor Gajah ($1) 0.60 0.65 0.60 0.65 A. Hitam ($1) 1.00 1.25 1.00 1.10 A. Kuning ($1) 0.15 0.20 0.15 0.20 A. Malay («2) 2.00 2.20 2.00392 words
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Article256 1934-01-25 8 mm Calcutta iSanthla) 3 p.m. Upper Burma, northern, We*iern at Eastern India, Aden, Egypt. Europe, Great Britain, Ireland. Canada St U.S.A. (Karngela) (B. I. Mall) 3 p n. Japan (Malta Mann ..4 p m. Selat Pandjang. Bengkalis, Slak Pakan Baroe. Fort de Kock and Padang (Tir.ombo) ..4256 words
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Article35 1934-01-25 8 By lanchi 'ellx Roussel I Van St. Aldepor.de :ara<rola S'pore Lor.don Dec. 22 Jan. 13 Dec. 20 Jan. 17 Dec. 29 Jan. 17 Dec. 28 Jan. 20 T an. 5 Jan. 2435 words
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Advertisement97 1934-01-25 8 icui li/ttT^fcA i»iwmfii v ii._ i-r >i t>j^4 THE ROYAL EXCHANGE LONDON H«ad Offic* of th« ROYAL EXCHAhJCE ASSURANCE MtCQMOftATCO A- OU7 la The Coiporation w«» fsandrd otci SI* ycsn ico >3d U the oHeil composite Iuiiimi OBc« la tb* WorW. Tfce Bcmd Oflcc baa •copied lh« «koT« ilte la97 words
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Miscellaneous119 1934-01-25 8 ARRANGEMENTS ™R THE WEEK. Today, January 24. Police Band. Teic* Ayer. 5p.m. Meeting to form Civil Service FA.. Master Attendants' Offce, S p.m. Friday, January 26. Singapore Turf Club Annual mtg.. Fullerton Bldg.. 5.15 p.m. Garrison Oolf Club mtg.. 6.30 p.m. Municipal Commissioners' mtg., 2.15 p.m. Singap-ire Repertory Players "On119 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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Article303 1934-01-25 9 Closing Quotations In London. (Prom Our Own Correspondent). London, Jan. 24. Closing quotations today of the .jrinypal British stocks are given below:— The rise or fall is in relation to the price of Jan. 23. '■OVERNMi'NT STOCKS. BRITISH. Rise or Fall Conversion Loan S% 116 B'lS303 words
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64 1934-01-25 9 D.E.I. RUBBER AREA. 14.3 Per Cent. Out Of Tap. Amsterdam, Jan. 9. The Statistical Bureau at Batavla reports that at the end of November 14.3 per cent, of the area planted with rubber was out of tap. The decrease in the percentage was chiefly on account of Java companies. Banka64 words
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Article1081 1934-01-25 9 Prospects Of "6d. Off." INTREST RATES AND YIELDS COMPARED (From Our Our Correspoadent.) London, Jan. 2. The Improvement In the Government's finances was one of. the outstanding developments of 1933. During the first nine months of the Budget year beginning In April, total Ordinary Revenue Increased1,081 words
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Article468 1934-01-25 9 Loss Reported At Meeting. A loss for the year ended Sept. 30, 1933, was reported at the 16th annual general meeting of Indraglri Rubber. Ltd., held yesterday at the registered offices of the company, French Bank Buildings, with Mr. J. M. Slme In the chair. Others present468 words
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Article255 1934-01-25 9 "Sober Progress Towards Recovery." (From Our Ow-i Correspondent.) London, Jan. 2. H.M. The King-. "In spite of man] upheavals and uncertainties, the pas 1 year has shown sober progress toward! a recovery and setting In order of oui respective communities." The Premier. "Some organised plai for reducing the255 words
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Article44 1934-01-25 9 British Tin Investment Payment; t The directors of British Tin Investment Corporation recommend a dividend of 4 per cent., lea tax. for the year 1933. No distribution was made In respect of eight months from the date of incorporation ts endDecemoer, 193244 words
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Article820 1934-01-25 9 Bill Rates Rise. STOCK BUSINESS RESTRICTED. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 20. The London money market had a relatively easy last week of the year, full provisions having been made In advance. The market was "ir the j Bank" to quite a large extent ana the820 words
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Advertisement621 1934-01-25 9 BANKING. HONG KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated In Hong Kong). The liability or members Is limited to the extent and In ma uier prescribed wy Ordinance No. Bof :•>! A the Co'.ony HEAD OFFICE: BONG KONG. Authorised Capital fM-JJJ-J 0 law and fully paid up «30.000,000 Reserve Funds:— Sterling <621 words
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Advertisement275 1934-01-25 9 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDU, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA, Paid Fp Capital In 600.000 shares of *3 each £3.000.00* Reserve P-ind £3.000.0W1 Reserve Liability of Proprietors t3.004.0M HEAD OFFICE: M. IHilipn.il* London. E.CI Areaetes aad Branches. Uar Star Hollo Saigon Amrttaar Ipoh Semarang Bangkok Karachi Seremban Batarla Klang Shanghai Bombay Kobe275 words
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Article110 1934-01-25 10 Singapore. ALHAMBRA That's A Good Girl. With Jack Buchanan tc Elsie Randolph. 6.15—9.19. CAPITOL On SUge— The Midnight Follies of 1934. On Screen Broadway Through a Keyhole. 6.19— 9. 15. GREAT WORLD Cabaret— Say It With Music The River of Romance. MARLBUKOUGH Son-Daughter. 15— 9.15. NEW WORLD Side Shows.110 words
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956 1934-01-25 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JAN. 25, 1934. HONEY AND BARBS. Japanese statesmen have no reason for surprise at the scepticism with which the world has received the protestations of friendship for everything and everybody and the word picture of a sweetly innocent Japan suspected and accused by ill-intentioned people956 words
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Article578 1934-01-25 10 A LITTLE UNNECESSARY. Among the many sporting engagements which are taking place in Singapore during the visit of the several warships which are here in connection with the Far Eastern Naval Conference are nightly football matches between the various local teams and representatives of the Navy.578 words
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Article1224 1934-01-25 10 LONDON'S OASES. (By W. J. Passingham.) Many people claim, but feio with accuracy, that they know London. The possibilities of this most fascinating of the ■world's cities to the explorer are unlimited. He can lose himself in a whirl of traffic and commerce or he can seek1,224 words
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Advertisement172 1934-01-25 10 In the heart of every woman lies the natural desire to be ATTRACTIVE and WELL DRESSED In the heart of Singapore. A ARE EXHIBITING ii[]s X AnRACTIVE DRESS MATERIALS AJ' £f*Y CJ o( COTTON SILK, RAYON and WOOL LW4^^^^ ASK TO SEE «SH ADO WLAIN •A*^^^""^ -THE LATEST WOOL CORDED172 words
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Advertisement126 1934-01-25 10 THE ROBINSON PIANO COMPART, LIMITED. NEW COLUMBIA RECORDS JUST ARRIVED SrECIAL ISSUE. NOW ON SALE. CBCC9 WHO'S AFRAID OF THE BIG BAD WOLF? Fax Trot* Ifrotn Walt DUnry's Silly Symphony "Three Little DID MT HEART BEAT, DID I FALL IN LOVE? Fox Trot* The 8.8.C. DANCE ORCHESTRA. Directed by Hrnry126 words
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447 1934-01-25 11 THEIR VIEWS OF TRADE AND WAR. "DUMPING HAS GOT TO STOP." —Mr. H. K. Hale.. "NO WISH TO CREATE TROUBLE." Mr. H. Arita. A Japanese ambassador and a British member of Parliament were interviewed by the Straits Times this morning and below447 words
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Article126 1934-01-25 11 Car In Path Of French Express. Nice. Jan. 20. j The Calais to Ventimiglla express j had a narrow escape when, Just after it had been signalled, a car skidded on the greasy road at Cagne-sur-Mer, crashed through the railings and overturned in the middle of the track,Reuter - 126 words
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Article55 1934-01-25 11 Syndicalist's Attempt To Fire Buses. Madrid, Jan. 23. Another large-scale conspiracy concocted by syndicalists, aiming at the destruction of 200 motor-buses in Barcelona, has been nipped in the bud by the police. Heavily-armed syndicalists had Just succeeded in firing three buses when the police swooped down onAneta-Trans-Ocean - 55 words
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Article44 1934-01-25 11 Soviet Russia To Help Industrialisation. Istanbul, Jan. 23. Soviet Russia has granted Turkey credit amounting to 8,000,000 gold dollars for the purchase of machinery required for the contemplated industrialisation of Turkey. An agreement to that effect has been signed here Aneta-Trans-OceanAneta-Trans-Ocean - 44 words
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Article46 1934-01-25 11 MosvJW, Jan. 20. An underground ruilway will be built this year, the sum of 350,000,000 roubles having been granted for construction work. There will be altogether 43 stations. 18 miles of rail and 20 miles of cables. Fifty thousand workers will be employed. Aneta-Trans-Oc^an.Aneta-Trans-Ocean - 46 words
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Article15 1934-01-25 11 London. J\ui. 24. Great Briu.n. France and Italy nave recognised the new Government!15 words
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Article388 1934-01-25 11 Advantages Only Momentary. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 25. There was no doubt that there were momentary advantages in a scheme of rubber restriction but it was still far from certain that any scheme would be of any use to producers, said Mr. A. J. Stevens, the388 words
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Article527 1934-01-25 11 May Begin Soon. WOOLLEN INDUSTRY'S NEW MOVE. London, Jan. 24. At a private meeting of members of the House of Commons and representatives of the woollen and worsted Industry at the Bradford chamber of commerce It was unanimously decided to appoint a special committee to consider theReuter - 527 words
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Article, Illustration39 1934-01-25 11 Rugby, Jan. 23. Lord Nuffield. better known as Sir William Morris, the motor car manufacturer', has given £45,000 for the erection of a new block of private wards -t Gny's Hospital, London. British Wireless.British Wireless - 39 words
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Article74 1934-01-25 11 Plans For Re-establishment Of Factories. Dublin. Jan. 24. Mr. Lemass. Minister of Industry, speaking In Dublin, said the Government hoped that within 12 months the agate's full requirements of cotton piece goods would be woven In the Free State from yarn spun in the Free State. The GovernmentReuter - 74 words
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Article57 1934-01-25 11 Life Pension When Polish President Retires. Warsaw, J)in. 22. The budget now before the Polish Sejm contains a new feature, namely, an Item of 3,000 zloty monthly for a pension for the State president, pay- able for life after his period of office expires. This is toAneta-Trans-Ocean - 57 words
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Article253 1934-01-25 11 Two Princesses Killed In India Quake. Shanghai. Jan. 24. Four thousand people are homeless and hundreds of homes were damaged when the swollen ice-laden waters of the Yellow River burst through miles of reconstructed dykes in the region where "China's Sorrow" cuts through the borders ofReuter - 253 words
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Article95 1934-01-25 11 Death Of Former Member Of Europe Hotel Staff. A cable has been received in Singapore stating that the death took place in Bournemouth on Monday of Mr. Herbert Ryerson Waring, formerly of the Euronc Hotel, Singapore. Mr. Waring, who was 58 years of age, came oat95 words
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Article78 1934-01-25 11 Drop In Net Profits Of Leyland Motors. London, Jan. 23. On the Stock Exchange business in practical all sections today was again limited. Imperial Tobaccos feU Is. 3d. to 113s. owing to the preliminary annual figures indicating less satisfactory profits, but the dividend for the year has beenReuter - 78 words
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Article27 1934-01-25 11 Washington. Jan. 23. In consequence of the improved conditions the United States has withdrawn ten of the sixteen warships stationed in Cuban waters.— Reuter Wireless.Reuter - 27 words
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Article248 1934-01-25 11 £2,500,000 Involved. ARREST OF BANK FOUNDER. Paris, Jan. 33. The GoTCTnment has received a fresh shock In consequence of the discovery of another financial scandal similar to the Stavlsky affair and of the arrest of George Alexandre, founder of the Banque de Fonctlonnaires, who is charged with248 words
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Article93 1934-01-25 11 Finns And Swedish Tongue. Helslngfors, Jan. 22. Finnish students made a public demonstration against the use of the Swedish language when the opening ceremony of spring term took place at Helslngfors University. In accordance with old-established custom the Rector made the opening address In the Finnish tongue andAneta-Trans-Ocean - 93 words
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Article89 1934-01-25 11 Daring Burglary At Hickriten Hall. London, Jan. 23. While the body of Viscount Halifax. the nonagerian peer, Lay in the church in his grounds at his residence, Hlckriton Hall, near Doncaster. in readiness ior the burial today, thieves burgled the mansion and removed two heavy cases containing familyReuter - 89 words
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Article60 1934-01-25 11 One More Chance Of Independence. Washington, Jan. 23. The Senate Territories Committee has voted to give the Philippines one more chance to accept Congressional independence legislation by extending for nine months the time limit on acceptance of the measure which provides to grant independence in ten to thirteenReuter - 60 words
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Article69 1934-01-25 11 Colonial Secretary Much Better. Rugby, Jan. 23. Sir Philip Cunlifle-Llster, Secretary of State for the Colonies, who has been taken ill with a septic throat during hit air tour in Nairobi, is stated to have responded to treatment and there is a marked improvement in his condition. ItBritish Wireless - 69 words
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Article340 1934-01-25 11 Resolutions Of The F.M.S, Chamber Of Mines. STOCK SUGGESTION. I American Consumption Dwindling. The latest opponent to the proposed buffer tin pool is the F.M.S. Chamber of Mines. (From Our Our Correspondent.) Ipoh, Jan. 24. At a meeting this afternoon of the council of the F.M.S.340 words
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Article130 1934-01-25 11 In Funchal On Way To S. Africa. Funchal, Jan. 23. With H.M.S. Hood, the world's biggest battleship, bulking large on the morning horizon and the picturesque tree-girt mountain as a background, the harbour presented a delightful prospect when Prince George arrived aboard the Carnavon Castle at 6 a.m.Reuter - 130 words
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Article69 1934-01-25 11 Germany And Austria May Test League. Berlin, Jan. 24. The formal Austrian diplomatic complaint against the alleged German Influence upon the Nazi movement in Austrjx has been accompanied by a threat to appeal to the League of Nations If satisfaction were not forthcoming. A trustworthy source forecastsReuter - 69 words
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Article61 1934-01-25 11 Rugby, Jan. 23. The latest Treasury returns show, that ordinary revenue for the current financial year up to Jan. 20, amounted to £491.874,170. At the corresponding date of last year the amount stood at £485,620.480. The ordinary expenditure to dat« for the current year totalled £553,653.624 as comparedBritish Wireless - 61 words
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1521 1934-01-25 12 Malayan Estate Owners Criticise Scheme. The proposal for a united planting association of Malaya was discassed at a recent council meeting of the Malayan Estate Owners' Association. After considerable discussion, it was decided to oppose any scheme which would jeopardise the independence and identity1,521 words
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Article, Illustration19 1934-01-25 12 His excellency the Governor, accompanied by Mr. Andrew Caldecott and Forestry officials, at the Slonr Lim Sawmills this morning.19 words
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173 1934-01-25 12 NOT A DOCTOR." Fine For Wrongful Use Of Title. An Indian. K. V. Pillay, who wrongfully styled himself doctor was yesterday fined $50 by the second magistrate. Detective-Inspector J. Tolmle, officer In charge of commercial crimes, at whose Instance the accused was summoned, led evidence for the prosecution while accused173 words
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Article47 1934-01-25 12 Action taken at a meeting of Committee No. 7 held on Jan. 19: Agreed to sale by auction of properties Nos. 15/29 Trengganu Street. Nos. 34/38 Smith Street, and Nos. 29/33 Temple Street, mortgaged to the Provident Fund, subject to a reserve price of $84,000.47 words
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160 1934-01-25 12 WORTHLESS CHEQUES. Chinese Shopkeepers Victimised. I Several shopkeepers in the vicinity of Amoy Street have been victimised to the extent of $1,489 Ly a well-dressed Chinese who handed them what proved to be worthless cheques In exchange for goods. The offender has disappeared, but a description of him has been160 words
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144 1934-01-25 12 DARUL AKHBAR. Silver Jubilee Celebrations. (From Our Own Correspondent.* Klang, Jan 24 The silver jubilee of the Darul Akhbar Club, Klang. was celebrated yesterday at the club premises. After dinner Inche Mat Som, hon. secretary, gave a brief account of the past history end the activities of the club. After144 words
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554 1934-01-25 12 New Export Trade. INDUSTRY WHICH IS EXPANDING. he progress made in the export ot Malayan timber abroad was seen by H.E. the Governor, in company with the Colonial Secretary, this morning when a visit was paid to the Siong Llm Sawmills in Syed Alwi Road.554 words
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Article223 1934-01-25 12 Important Ruling By Appeal Court. That the Official Assignee of the estate of a bankrupt had the right to sue a party for conversion of a cheque fraudulently obtained was the view held by the Court of Appeal comprisin the Chief Justice S.S., (Sir Walter Huggard). the223 words
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Article442 1934-01-25 12 TURF CLUB PROFITS Iff SINGAPORE. According to the accounts just published, the Singapore Turf Club made a record profit of $100,000 last year. This does not suggest a slump. Neither do»s the c *****00.000 which Government took from the club by way of betting tax.442 words
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Article206 1934-01-25 12 Scene Of Many Accidents. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Jan. 24. j At today's meeting of the Seremban Sanitary Board. Dato Wong Ylck Tons welcomed the new chairman. Mr. W. Linehan. The board were informed that the new system of allotting stalls to pork dealers at the Sereinban206 words
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Article63 1934-01-25 12 Van, Bicycle And Ricksha In Collision. A 14-year-old Chinese boy sustained a fracture of the right leg when h« was knocked down by a motor-car yesterday at Crawford Street. A van belonging to a locjil Chinese bakery, a ricksha and a bicycle were In collision In Orchard Rcttd63 words
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Advertisement102 1934-01-25 12 1 ssssssk V^lsß ss^ssss^sPSßaVfl P^A .t^Bß^Bßsi BBSSSS^^BBSSSsI ißSsß^^^SßSSSsH»*^^^_^_l. TE^^T^ The WILLYS "77" SAVES TIME amp MONEY! 75 Miles per hour 35 Miles per Gallon The Willys Model "77" is sturdily built to run 70 miles per hour. Its maximum petrol economy is 35 miles to the imperial gallon. It will102 words
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Article581 1934-01-25 13 An Anglo-German. MORE MEMORIES OF MR. H. J. TATLOCK. Mote details of the remarkable career of the late Mr. H. J. Tatlock are riven by "F.J.8." in the following letter to the Times of Malaya. Mr. Tatlock's father was a Cheshire man and was a nephew581 words
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Article34 1934-01-25 13 The next meeting of the Federal Council will be held at Kuala Lumpur on Monday, Mar. 19, at 10 a.m. There will be no ceremonial opening and uniform will not be worn.34 words
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Article567 1934-01-25 13 Entertainment Tastes In The Far East An Interesting series of theatrical shows are in prospect for Singapore in the near future. Speaking at yesterday's meeting of the Singapore Rotary club, Mr. L. Ayres Mantell, the manager of the Midnight Foolies, which Js now appearing at the567 words
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Article260 1934-01-25 13 Singapore Resident* Return Late P. A.M. Chairman's Plans Dr. Dannatt Going Horn* Kedah Police Change: The hon. Mr. S. Q. Wong has returned from his trip to Hong Kong. Mr. K. Nagallngam, of the General Hospital, Seremban, has left for Ceylon on retirement after over 16 years'260 words
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Article147 1934-01-25 13 Local Man's Death In Mauritius. News has reached Singapore of a double bathing tragedy in Mauritius, In which a Singapore man and his cousin lost there lives. The two unfortunate bathers were Mr. Rene Montlgny, formerly of Brossard Mopln (Malaya), Ltd., and Miss Jesse Berenger, his cousin. The147 words
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Article171 1934-01-25 13 Convicts In Prison Cell Incident (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, Jan. 23. Before Mr. Justice Thome in the Assize Court today, an ex-convlct named Mohamed Jani bin Bajl Ibrahim was charged with causing grievous hurt with an axe to a fellow convict, Abu Majid bin Haji171 words
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Article180 1934-01-25 13 Alleged Lawlessness In Ambonia. (From our Own Correspondent.) Medan. Jan. 22. According to the Ambonia correspondent of the Nleuws Van don Dag, Japanese fishermen are making a nuisance of themselves In that island. Recently there was an alarming incident. The local bailiff b?lng asked to seize three Japanese180 words
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Article342 1934-01-25 13 Man Escaping Over The Partition. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 23. A story of a husband who caught a man in his wife's room, and stabbed the intruder as he attempted to climb over the partition, wvs told in the Kuala Lumpur police ourt342 words
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Article201 1934-01-25 13 Boys Who Were Asked To Stay Away. Owing to rumours that a large number of boys in the Victoria Institution, Kuala Lumpur, have been asked to remain at home until the results of the Cambridge local examinations arc known, a representative of the Malay Mall called on Mr.201 words
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79 1934-01-25 13 MALAYA-LONDON. First Conversation Via Bandoeng. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, Jan. 22. According to the Algemeen Indlsch Bagblad. the first telephone conversation between Kuala Lumpur and London took place via Bandoeng recently The conversation was between postal officials. The Kmla Lumpur conversationalist was ao enthusiastic that he asked for a79 words
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Article124 1934-01-25 13 The 103 rd and 104 th meetings of the Trade Commission were held in Singapore on Jan. 23 and 24. Evidence was taken from Mr. K. Nankivell (Principal. Trade School, Singapore), regarding the work done by the Trade School, his information being supplemented by Mr. F. M.O. McConechy124 words
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Article81 1934-01-25 13 Reward Increased By Singapore Firm. (From Our Own Correspondent..■gkok, Jan. 24. Following the recent gold bullion robbery from the International express, Messrs Schupf and Zoon. Singapore, have increased the reward for the recovery of any part of the still missing two boxes of gold from ten to fifteen81 words
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Article65 1934-01-25 13 VISCOUNT ALLEN BY. Reputed To Have Left For Colombo. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala T,umpur, Jan. 24. The chairman of the Kuala Lumpur Rotary Club referring to a tentative proposal that Viscount Allenby should address the club, said this would not now be possible. For urgent reasons, Viscount Allenby had65 words
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Article32 1934-01-25 13 Entertained By Unofficial Members Of Council. Major-General Oidfleld. Mrs. Oidfleld and Miss Oidfleld were entertained to dinner la:t night at Raffles Hotel by Slnfjapore unofllclal members of the Legislative Council.32 words
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Article40 1934-01-25 13 Mr. R. A. Qoodchlld, from Singapore, has been transferred to the Govrirment English School. Alor Star, in place of Mr. Penry Samuel who has been transferred to Singapore. Mr. Samuel's transfer is a great loss to hockey circles in Kedah.40 words
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Advertisement149 1934-01-25 13 RINGWORM ON CHILLTSJEAD Spent Rest le« Nights through itching and Burning. Cuticura Heeled. "My Imlf girt had ringworm on ber bead- I ma advised to urn different remodlea, bat they •preed mote- She apent reatleat nighta through the itching and burning, and I wae al my wiu' end. Her hair149 words
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Advertisement18 1934-01-25 13 MAX BAER to meet PRIMO CARNERA at the ALHAMBRA NEXT WEDNESDAY, 31st JANUARY JACK DEMPSEY as tie referee18 words
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Advertisement260 1934-01-25 13 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT We have great pleasure to inform our customers that as from to-day we have made arrangements with Messrs. PHOENIX Aerated Water Works, ANSON ROAD. Tel. 3463. for the RETAIL-DISTRIBUTION of the ANCHOR -BEER of the Archipelago Brewery Company whereby the excellent and up-to-date service of the well-known "PHOENIX-Factory"260 words
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Article, Illustration44 1934-01-25 14 Narrow Win For H.M.S. Eagle XI. OALKEEPKR MARK BAD MISTAK II MS K.I If \l M < XI I J ,|u lllt,4l I Will Lid Illdl ThW lMlibftli i*BHi u( iIMM llti MIiI ii n mlt 111 1 It I I I I ii ii44 words
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Article25 1934-01-25 14 ii i vi .i i 1 "i i! i 1 1 (lv i null nil /»!(()> I M 1.1,* i, 11.. > I i,25 words
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Article66 1934-01-25 14 1)«» Well In Mulch Atfulnst M.M.S. Miiwkins. i H M N Hni*kifiM I 1 i L ti« II fHT'nHVii t!j "1 r »ii b ■BSt^M W MUM IHH "i' I -i I% li i wiin n J u 1.,,, L>l«» Mis-*"" »Mtl 11.. ami66 words
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Article15 1934-01-25 14 SECOND ROUND OF SCOTTISH CUP. f>| 1. 1. .till ill' I l 1 "I'^Vn 115 words
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Article54 1934-01-25 14 i >'f«i mtMw ii mfi '"4M II fi. Am«mm i ■•"■I I ll.il* Vf, Wl" num.- B-« ■r. it mmSmm^^Bk BL* <833 ci ai f*A4M Ml t IBOft WIJIpPH t* i W M W In h HftlWl4«V I«HM«IV IV MOIIMI M Hindi. A. lUMI '"Id Hmf Si Ainiy54 words
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16 1934-01-25 14 SQUASH AT TANGLIN. Championship Semi-Finals Today. i .1 II ..I'll I i minMß 1 1 mi.16 words
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493 1934-01-25 15 ttdubte At Villa Pfli-k When Spu« Wl«. London m. 10. As jou^rll' haff.lv v rt tfl cable, th"re Has prollfi s the fiOflgue jc n -ecord *con atfc" -it wl rr Hilda vr own high wttui was J-uijely to Wame lor the qase with wWch493 words
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Article43 1934-01-25 15 pm\m am. I.l.Si leOumPnt NO. Z. ffQftSF s PJece. C'Jasf 'J to r 'J?.sfi I I he Nfw ipj. ("jss j 3 App ISupprtinn. TifnT^^bnriHnftn. Appl£ Glory, Lndy Junp. A mpetlxig o( the members of the InAiw Association Interes'^d lr criolcet43 words
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Article20 1934-01-25 15 Natal ffcaws tc B. Rfefr tr. f ,rip t< fwo tropnies I Courses Mi H poKH i" a:20 words
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Advertisement33 1934-01-25 15 iAtk feUfcMAMAM HfefcbNbS kxcLUslvfeLv 6M "HIS WASTErS VOICE M Mk4tt HIM ilrid Hk n( Mfeftjj "THAI A GOOD GIRL" w* now njivf siocks of the KfMt Wws Bno Soffww mm Itl^' "MOUTRIE'§" ■KM33 words
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Article1830 1934-01-25 16 English Turf Topics. Chances Of Alpine Hut And Forbra Fancied. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 9. Entries for the Grand National closed en Tuesday night and when the list was published In the "Racing Calendar next morning all good sportsmen were delighted to discover1,830 words
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Article859 1934-01-25 16 Celebration Of Sixth" Anniversary. The sixth anniversary celebration o£ ■the Rovers Badminton Party hefd at» Mr. Aw Boon Haw's bungalow last. week-end was very successful. Fine, weather favoured the event and them was a large attendance. After an enjoyable dinner on Saturday evening 'the annual general meetIng859 words
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Article97 1934-01-25 16 Keppel G.C. Women's Championship. The first round of the Keppel Golf Club women's championship will be played on Wednesday. Feb. 7. Women's Annual Medal. The women's annual medal, decided on the aggregate score of the players' best four medal cards of the year, less handicaps current on Dec.97 words
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Article77 1934-01-25 16 Police Team Beaten In Golf Match. The golf match Doctors vs. Police played at Sepoy Lines on Sunday resulted as follows: (Doctors mentioned first). Johns and Murrell 1. Gray and Barry English and Young 1)4, Frew and Haxworth, J. 0. Hoflln and t Vardy 0, Tongue and Mackenzie77 words
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Article69 1934-01-25 16 Adverse Effect On Racing Clubs. (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok. Jan. 23. Both the Slam Racing Clubs lost money at the meetings just concluded owing to the high Incidence of the Government tax on betting. Both clubs have reduced the prize money for the February and March69 words
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Article1408 1934-01-25 16 Kelleway And Lack Of Good Fieldsmen. Although Australia li seeking good •bowlers, the greatest weakness in cricket In this country at present Is the fielding. There is need for "utility men," to take any position required, and the only way to find them is to train them.1,408 words
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Advertisement203 1934-01-25 16 INJURE AGAIN) T ALL FIRE I LIFE HARIMI ACCIOEMT GUADANTEE AMD MOTOO 01 1 K w.H, ,h r Arthur C. Potts. Manager dtrwrUtr, Eimn Branch. Simo«t'. 1 SAVE YOUR MONEY! BRITISH-MADE PLAYING CARDS. CENTS PER CENTS 20 pack. 20 POSTAGE 10 cents. PER DOZEN PACKS $1.90 POSTAGE 50 cents WITHIN203 words
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Article1336 1934-01-25 17 How To Fit And Focus Bulbs And Align Them Simply Described For Owner Drivers. IN order to drive safely and In comfort at night it Is essential that the lighting system should be maintained In good condition. This comprises the lamps, switches, dynamo accumula'ors and the1,336 words
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Article313 1934-01-25 17 BRITISH CARS ABROAD. IT is of course, no secret that during the past year the British automobile industry has increased its export business very greatly. There are certain economic factors which have helped to make that possible, but there Is no doubt that the main reason underlying this desirable expansion313 words
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Article654 1934-01-25 17 WHAT IS GOOD DRIVING. WHAT precisely makes good driving? It to certainly not mere experience, for many of the 100,000-mlle motorists, whose experience has been acquired over a period of many yean, are not among the best drivers. Nor is it fast driving, nor slow driving, nor any other particular654 words
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Article253 1934-01-25 17 Looking bac': at the Olympia Motor Show, observes an English correspondent, it is satisfactory to report that the consensus of opinion Is that it was by far the most successful that has been held during the last five years. Every day the attendance was greater than on253 words
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Article448 1934-01-25 17 WORST MOTOR TRIAL ON RECORD. HILL THAT DEFIED POWERFUL CARS. THROUGH FOG, RAIN AND SILVER THAW. London, Jan. 1. Nearly 350 motorists set out from Stalnes in the early hours of Saturday morning on the annual LondonExeter run. With passengers the total was something like 1,000, and the cars, spick448 words
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Article, Illustration37 1934-01-25 17 Implements used by an oil substitution ranr. Right: Male and female die. Left: Seals for reshaping and using. Centre: A strip of cork. Above: Roll of paper exactly the same in appearance as u*rd in the refineries.37 words
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249 1934-01-25 17 NEW VALVE GEAR TO CHECK CLATTER. INVENTION THAT MAY BE A BOON TO MOTORISTS. A FORM of valve gear (writes our Motoring Correspondent) which eliminates the need for one of the smallest, but most irritating maintenance duties, that of adjusting the valve tappets, and which removes clatter, has been patented249 words
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Article734 1934-01-25 17 THE OPEN ROAD. (By The Motoring Correspondent.) TN a circular issued a few days ago. the Socony-Vacuum Corporation announced a new protection to the motoring public in the form of a package that absolutely ensures full protection to the quality of Oargoyle Mobiloil from the moment734 words
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Advertisement190 1934-01-25 17 NO NEED TO WAIT For better times more money For a small deposit you can own a really good car a car to give you good service and just as much enjoyment as the most expensive new car. COME IN TRY THESE CHEVBOLET COUPE— A late drop -head coupe. A190 words
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1259 1934-01-25 18 Japan Backing White Russian Plot In Siberia With the Fukien revolted} ing out, trouble is shifting to Central and North -West Thiha. Ninghsia Province is being invaded by the Volunteers under .Gen. Sun Tien-ying, while a Hunanese force was repulsed with severe losses1,259 words
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Article420 1934-01-25 18 Germany's Attitude. BITTERLY CRITICISED BY FRENCH. 1 Paris, Jan. 23. Germany's attitude towards disarmament as exemplified in her reply to the French memorandum-^ Characterised here as dilatory and so unfavourable to bilateral negotiations that all hope of establishing disarmament is diminishing from now onwards. ItReuter - 420 words
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Article253 1934-01-25 18 French Globe-trotter in Singapore. A camper in Tank Road, that is the unusual sight which may be observed by anyone in the vicinity of the site of the old railway buildings. The camper is M. Louis Bouvler, who set out four years ago, with the object of253 words
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Article63 1934-01-25 18 Mr. H. Millen, who arrived in Colombo on Dec. 16 last, has assumed duties in place of Mr. J. H. Webster as manager of the Eastern Bank in Colombo. Mr. Millen was in the Colombo branch some years ago, leaving in September, 1925. for Baghdad aad then Singapore. He was63 words
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Article171 1934-01-25 18 Well-Known Social Worker In Singapore. An address delivered at the Japanese Elementary School. Waterloo Street, last night By Miss Muriel Lester of Kingsley Hall Settlement, London, was well attended, the audience being chiefly composed of Japanese. There was also a sprinkling of Europeans, Indians and Chinese Miss Lester171 words
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Article176 1934-01-25 18 One hundred and seventy-seven deaths occurred In the Municipality of Singapore during the week ended Jan. 20. giving a death rate of 19.04 per mille per annum compared with 20 98 In the preceding week and with 21.57 in the corresponding week of last year. Among the rationalities176 words
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Article23 1934-01-25 18 A ihird lecture entitled "The Perfections" will be delivered by Bhlkkhu Narada on Friday at 8.15 p.m. at the Assoclition Hall, Wllkie Road.23 words
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Article132 1934-01-25 18 Bright Entertainment At The Capitol. The Midnight Follies of 1934, who are appearing at the Capitol in support of the United Artists "Broadway Through a Keyhole," gave their most enjoyable presentation last night. The dance ens< ble Is the adaptation of the well-known RachmanofTs Prelude to cabaret, and132 words
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Article60 1934-01-25 18 Alleged House Breaking Implements. The Kandang Kerbau police effected the arrest of a Chinese, Lei Ah Son, who «(as walking along MacKenzie Road early yesterday morning carrying several bags. When opened, these bags revealed alleged housebreaking implementts. The prisoner was produced in the alleged housebreaking implements, case «(*s60 words
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Article29 1934-01-25 18 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 24. This morning an unknown Chinese was knocked down and killed by a train between Petallng and Salak stations.29 words
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Article34 1934-01-25 18 That the world owes more to politicians than to poets' will be the subject for debate when the Tamil Epworth Leagut visits the Ceylon Tamils' Association at 11, Dhoby ghaut today at 6.30 p.m.34 words
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Article51 1934-01-25 18 Invitations have been issued by Mr. and Mrs. Tan Ek Lee of th. Chartered Bank to dinner at their residence. Everton Road today at 7.30 p.m. on the occasion of the marriage of their eldest son, Mr. Tan Beng Choo to the third daughter of Mr. tad Mrs. Koh Chong51 words
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Article260 1934-01-25 18 Programme For Friday, January 26, 1934. 7 p.m. H.M.V. Records. C 2236 Selection— Pilncess Ida -Ne% Light Symphony Orchestra. C 2117 Plan fore— Sona'ii in A flat Mark HamLurg. B 2678 Songs— Now we are Six Mlml Crawford. B 4377 Selection— You'll fall ir. lov« Pale260 words
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Article46 1934-01-25 18 Visit To Kuala Lumpur Today. [From Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur. Jan. 24. Kuala Lumpur will have the pleasure of seeing naval aircraft tomorrow when two Hawker-Osprey reconnaisance machines from H M.S. Eagle will fly from Singapore and land on Kuala Lumpur aerodrome.46 words
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Advertisement41 1934-01-25 18 Our Sight-. estlng ana Spectacle Fitting, plus London experience have won our reputation throughout Malaya Siam, Brunei, North Borneo and Sarawak. If you suffer from any leadac-hes or eyestrain, consult JOHN DUKE I\\! I \l II MNU »»l*. K IAN > M <41 words
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Advertisement87 1934-01-25 18 Snappy SINGER SPORTS MODELS Now on Display I A A real s P° rt model In every rSJ A Ps^HHJI B^"" T^v" —^sc «ense of the word 101 30 jB/^HSjEra^VT ijgfiiSff^W rate ed wlth twln c^ r burettors. WW Brooklands instruments an/1 sports silencing system. Sinter Nine Sports Four-Seater. Singer87 words
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565 1934-01-25 19 Decline In Congregations In Kuala Lumpur Church. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 24. An increase in week-end entertainments is given by the Rev. J. G. Hall, chaplain of Selangor, as one cause of the decline in congregations in Kuala Lumpur. Extracts from the565 words
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Article48 1934-01-25 19 Won By 15- Year-Old Son Of Railwayman. Moscow. Jan. 12. The ail-Union children's chess and checkers tournament has been completed. First place was taken by a 15-year-old schoolboy, Ashleftik, son of a railwayman. The young champion started playing chess at the age of seven years. Tass.48 words
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Article149 1934-01-25 19 Headed By Left Wing Labour M. P. Rugby, Jan. 23. A detachment of unemployed headed by the Ctydesfcle Left Wing Labour M.P.. Mr John McGovern. left Ola«Kow yesterday on a march to London I after being joined by 300 other unem5 ployed marchers from Edinburgh, Perth,British Wireless - 149 words
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Article198 1934-01-25 19 Plan To Settle 150,000 Men Overseas. London. Jan. 22. Empire migration may be resumed at an early date under a business organisation such as a large corporation or a chartered company. It is hoped to go straight ahead with a scheme of settling 150,000 men overseas. A resolutionReuter - 198 words
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Article54 1934-01-25 19 Plant To Be Erected With American Capital. WKnnghaJ Jan. 22. The Nanking Government 2ias concluded an agreement with an American firm for the erection of an aeroplane factory at Hangchow. The firm is to finance the erection of the plant. The proposed capital is Mid to be54 words
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Article405 1934-01-25 19 New U.S. Suggestion. BIG LOAN SIX TIMES OVERSUBSCRIBED. Washington, Jan. 24. Representative Dies has introduced a BUI creating an agricultural surplus exchanges board to arrange for the sale of farm products abroad for silver bullion, which would be accepted at 25 per cent above the worldReuter - 405 words
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Article204 1934-01-25 19 Quota Revision Still Unsatisfactory. Rugby, Jan. 23. The revised quotas on United Kingdom Imports Into France, recently communicated by the French Government to the British Ambassador in Paris, were made public last night The fears tr{U the revision of the quotas would fail to meet BritishBritish Wireless - 204 words
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Article71 1934-01-25 19 Lowest Ever Recorded In Britain. London, Jan. 20. The birth-rate in England and Wales in 1932 was the lowest ever recorded, according to the Registrar General's latest reports. being only 15.3 per thousand of the population, which is estimated to have passed the 40,000,000 mark. Only Sweden. AustriaReuter - 71 words
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Article272 1934-01-25 19 Glasgow Shipowners. "IMPROVEMENT BOUND TO COME." Rugby, Jan. 23. Although only 31 vessels were launched on the Clyde last year it still maintained its position as the premier shipbuilding river in the world, stated the President of Glasgow Shipowners at the annual meeting today. LastBritish Wireless - 272 words
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Article75 1934-01-25 19 American To Be Deported As "Undesirable." Berlin. Jan. 19. The American solicitor. Mr. Gallagher, who participated in the London Reichstag fire trial, has been ordered to leave Germany w.thin three days. The authorities regard him as an "undesirable alien." The Bulgarian. Damcwski. who was interpreter at theReuter - 75 words
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Advertisement235 1934-01-25 19 WT SAFETY MATCHES p*r, SAFETy M^ QH PBEGN AT E D^^l j| PL IMPREGNATED y !J I^LJ^JJllUjmm^l I I "best"! IT- _a&jZ>7]l lisafety matches] [kUHTAN MATCH FACTORY KEIENTAN MATCH FACTORY |*HANTAN MATCH FACTORY NOTICE ix hereby given lh.it the Trade Marks or Designs depicted above are the exclusive property of235 words
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Advertisement311 1934-01-25 19 Five splendid new cars accurately adjusted to the needs of S m < ■U^U^^l motorists to-day; equipped with all the late a features oj the costliest car practice, including STOHROMBSH GEMS <A.3^TOP«»w,«*C(mOLLED FREEWHEELING Fitturti ifttt 1934 SumJsrJj i^ INDULT NEW BOOYWOKK OV L'NIOUE ,^fl §S^ DESIGN Hr Fat rooauar aad311 words
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Article, Illustration59 1934-01-25 20 EIGHT PASSENGERS, the pilot and ilrst officer were killed when the Imperial Airways liner AppoUo travelling from Brussels to London crashed into the aerial mast of the Ruysselde Radio Station, near Unices, BeJfiun, and burst into flames. (Planet News.) XHE WRECKAGE after the era59 words
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Article, Illustration36 1934-01-25 20 THE FUNERAL service for the victims of the Lafny train disaster, which the President of the Republic and members of the Government attended, was held In the hall of the Gart de I'Fst station. (Planet News.)36 words
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Article, Illustration20 1934-01-25 20 A HUGE representation of the Loch N^ss Monster passed through the streets of London to the Olympla Circus. (Planet News.)20 words
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Article, Illustration33 1934-01-25 20 FRED LANE, who won last year's Derby on April the Fifth, was married at St. Peter's Church, Baton Square, London, to Mrs. Florence Grlgfs. widow of Walter Griff*, the Newmarket trainer. (Planet News.)33 words
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Article, Illustration14 1934-01-25 20 PRESIDENT LEBRUN and members of the Cabinet passing mourners at the service. (Planet News.)14 words
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Advertisement17 1934-01-25 20 THE OCEAN ACCIDENT AND GUARANTEE CORPORATION, LTD. Incorporated in Great Britain t Head Office for jfalaya: SINGAPORE.17 words