The Straits Times, 18 February 1934
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Title Section19 1934-02-18 1 THE SUNDAY TIMES THE LEADING SUNDAY NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. No. 113. Sunday, February 18th. f 1934. Price 10 cents.19 words
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Article, Illustration241 1934-02-18 1 ANXIOUS DAYS FOR EMPLOYEES Biggest Local Undertaking Now In Receiver's Hands EXTERPRISE TO BE CLOSED DOWN SOON? THOUSANDS WOULD B*. THROWN OLT OF WORK T AN Kah Kee and Co. Ltd., Singapore's largest and most important industrial and manufacturing concern, is in the hands of a241 words
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Article209 1934-02-18 1 HTWO notices wtre displayed outside the Sumbawa Road factory when a Sunday Times reporter visited the premises yesterday. The first, which was printed, read: "Nothing is allowed to be taken in or sent out of this factory without my authority.— D. Phillip." The second,209 words
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Article90 1934-02-18 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Saturday. The Cambridge team for the Boat Race has been selected as follows: Bow, A. D. Kingslord (Upplngham and Pembroke). J. E. Gilmour (Eton and Trinity), W. G. R. M. Laurie (Monktoncombe and Selwyn), K. M. Payne (Eton and Third Trinity),90 words
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Article68 1934-02-18 1 Noon, Saturday. R.S.S. equal to London Standard Buyers Sellers Spot (loose) 16s 1694. (F. 0.8.) 16 15 16 17 1 IC. Standard R.S.S. on Tender Buyers Sellers March 16 11/16 Mfi. April-June IffK 17. July-Sept. 17' i 17%. (>«t. -Dec. 17»n 17 l i. Tone of Market Easy.68 words
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335 1934-02-18 1 London, Saturday, Lords Justices Scrutton and Maugham and Mr. Justice Talbot in the Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal by Mrs. Ada Edith Pattenden, widow, of Keston, Kent, from a jury's verdict and Judgment of Mr. Justice Horridge in the King's Bench Division.335 words
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Article113 1934-02-18 1 Geneva, Saturday. Differences between the postal administrations of Great Britain and Manchukuo have been referred to the League of Nations, it being pointed out that Manchukuo services were regularly carrying British mail and that British services were carrying mail from Manchukjo, following -Maj^hur: kuo request toReuter - 113 words
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Article38 1934-02-18 1 Shanghai, Saturdtf. DR. LO WEN-KAN, former Minister for Foreign Affairs and Justlqe/ who has been appointed special commissioner to Slnklang, is endeavouring to raise a huge sum for the development of the North-West Province.38 words
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Article296 1934-02-18 1 SOCIALIST REVOLT AFTERMATH Vienna, Saturday. raVE more death sentences were pro- nounced by the Summary Court.' The men were hanged at 8.31 p.m. On the contrary six men due to be executed at midnight in connection with the Socialist revolt weee unexpectedly pardoned. The Cabinet has decreedReuter - 296 words
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84 1934-02-18 1 FOOTBALL COMPETITION RESULT FOUR SHARE PRIZES The Sunday Times Football Competition No. 28. relating to the Home football matches played on Feb. 10 resulted in four entrants predicting correctly nine out of the ten results. The prize of $100 will be shared equally between them. The winners are: C. A.84 words
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Article106 1934-02-18 1 The following have been nominated to be members of the Singapore Mohamedan Advisory Board for 1934: Mi^ir-RrfF. Pretty, (Chairman). D/. H. S. Mopnshl. J.P. fVice-Chairman), Imam HiJi Mohamed Yusoff, (Chief Kathl). /Mr. Moona Kader Sultan, Syed Aiiined bin Mohamed Aljunled, Sfrwddifrlab Shah Albahkari, Mr. T. K. Shaik106 words
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Article80 1934-02-18 1 AUCTION SALE OF BACK NUMBERS A sale of magazines and periodicals purchased for the Library between January and June of this year-will be held at the Library on Tuesday Feb. 20, at 5 p.m. Purchasers at this sale will receive back numbers of magazines and periodicals regularly as80 words
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Article65 1934-02-18 1 The following have been appointed members of the Committee of Appeal under the Cinematopraph Films Ordinance: The Inspector-General of Police (chairman), the Commissioner of Lands, (Vice-chairman), the Secretary for Chinese affairs, the Inspector of Schools, Singapore and Labuan, the Principal Raffles Girls' School. Mr. O. Parbury. Mr. V.65 words
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314 1934-02-18 1 Washington, Saturday. The number of the House of Representatives, Mr. Scrugham. ba& introduced into the House a bill /e--quiring the Treasury to purchase at least 25,000.000 ounces of silver per mont! for seven months and 10,000,060 thereafter until a billion has been purchased or aReuter - 314 words
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63 1934-02-18 1 M.C.S. OFFICE ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEED (From Our Own CorreoponJ^nt London, Saturday. rE engagement is announced or Mr. M. J. Hayward of the Malayan Civil Service and Lady Patricia Stopford, eldest daughter of the Earl md Countess of Courtown. Mr. Hayward was appointed a Cadet in March 1929 and was Gazetted a63 words
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Article61 1934-02-18 1 Sydney, Saturday. The Tasman Sea, known as th 4 aviators' grave," was crossed solo for the second time by Mr. Charles Ulm who arrived at 6.10 p.m. from New Zealand which he left at 5.30 a.m. In the aeroplane Faith in Australia." Mr. Ulm accompanied KlngsfcrdSmith onReuter - 61 words
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Article72 1934-02-18 1 LONDON RUBBER TIN. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Saturday. RUBBER. (Quotations as supplied by Symington and Wilson.) Spot (Buyers) 4 15 16. (Sellers) 5. January-March 5 1/32. April June 5%. July- September 5 13/64. Market tone Steady. SILVER. Spot Two months 2* 7 16d. CROSS RATE. London -New York, 5.09.72 words
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Advertisement15 1934-02-18 1 THE OCEAN ACCIDENT AND GUARANTEE CORPORATION, 'Incorporated in Great Britain.) Head Office fot M.nltj* SINGATOKK.15 words
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Advertisement7 1934-02-18 1 OUR $1,000 COMPETITION ATPEARS ON PAGE 3.7 words
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Article, Illustration894 1934-02-18 2 The Glamour of The Past- The Artistry of The Present People are always predicting things these days. Only yesterday, a colleague o! mine, a man of ripe experience and mellow thought, forecast a revolution in Great Britain within ten years —or, better still, from his point of894 words
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Article288 1934-02-18 2 BY OUR DIARIST time, convinces me that this will be so. I have seen four remarkably good examples of the new art springing up from the old inarticulate puppet bhow, of late. They were "Just Smith," "The Way to Love," "Christopher Bean," and "Only Yesterday." Forthcoming films which ought to288 words
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Article, Illustration21 1934-02-18 2 fti«u.c l.i'.jsler's popu!*n>.y is no less gratifying to those who remark the screen's new worth than It must be to her21 words
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Article836 1934-02-18 2 MA URICE DEKOBRA - MA URICE DEKOBRA -By MY greatest pride is my correspondence. I get dozens of letters dally from all parts of the world. All these emanate from ladies, from my women readers. These letters prove to me that my novels actually portray the conflicts, the spiritual836 words
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Article151 1934-02-18 2 RESCUE FROM BLAZING BUILDING Shanghai, Saturday. rwASHING through a biasing inferno of petrol fed flames with her baby clutched to her breast, a Chinese woman at Shanghai has provided an amazing example of heroic motherlove. When fire broke out in a dry-clean-ing shop on the first floor of151 words
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Article139 1934-02-18 2 STOLE MONEY FROM HIS EMPLOYER GAVE my employer notice but he refused to accept It and give me my wages. Also, his son assaulted me. so I stole the money." Such was the naive excuse given by a Hylam boy," lately employed by Mr. N. E. Wright,139 words
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Article35 1934-02-18 2 rthe arrest of burly Andre Spada, notorious Corsican brigand decision by authorities to hospitalise him for mental examination after he spent two weeks knitting socks, explained that It helps him communicate witH God.35 words
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Advertisement116 1934-02-18 2 WHEN yon weir a "LUVISGA" Shirt and Collar, yon repch the nineteenth hole •till fresh and easy. These garments silky In appearance, well-cut and strong are made expressly for good service. Obtainable in patterns giving the right touch to both sports and business wear. The day ended, "LUVISCA" Pyjamas are116 words
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Miscellaneous9 1934-02-18 2 POP— A Question Of Kindness By J. MILLAR WATT.9 words
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Miscellaneous26 1934-02-18 2 t^oPrUpi Borys AT SCHOOL rflJ I aßtfk UNREMITTING Si Jl <_w_ursiti_ WANT TO BE £tl KINDNESS yLg s I (Copyright 193?. by Tht Bell Syndicjte. Inc.)26 words
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Article92 1934-02-18 3 WHITE ELEPHANT Sacred Beast Born In Captivity Rangoon. Saturday. A Karen of Burma is reported to be the proud owner of a white elephant. A tame elephant belonging to him gave birth to a white calf elephant in a jungle near Toungoo. Fearing the envy of the villagers at his92 words
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Article41 1934-02-18 3 Chinklang, Saturday. In identic orders to the various districts In Kiangsu, the Provincial Department of Finance instructs that 20 granaries be established. Each is to have a storage capacity of at least 5.000 piculs of grain Kuo Mln.41 words
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Article33 1934-02-18 3 IN Pittsburgh, Carl Negley, screaming "I don't care if I get ten years. I can't stand It longer." fired his shotgun through the celling. Into the squalling radio of the family upstairs.33 words
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Article, Illustration765 1934-02-18 3 Ely Culbertson - Ely Culbertson by World's Champion Player and Greatest Card Analyst MR. O. M. Barrlngton of Clinton Corners. N. V. t submitted to me recently the hand below with the request that I comment on the bidding. Judging from his letter, Mr. Barrington has fallen Into the765 words
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Article124 1934-02-18 3 Y\URING stki Eastern voyage a Scots- man had the misfortune to be shipwrecked. Happily, some hours later passengers and crew were picked up by another vessel and afterwards landed at the nearest port. The Scotsman, who had clung to a floating crate, was in a state of exhaustion124 words
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Article25 1934-02-18 3 TN Chicago, drunken Lee Ingram, 58, was Jailed when his 81-year-old mother told a Judge he had stolen her fa!s2 teeth to buy liquor.25 words
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Advertisement239 1934-02-18 3 Learn CONTRACT by Example! I This NEW BOOK j -60 CONTRACT LESSON HANDS'* j 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 Culbortsun, the world's greatest player and authority on modern Contract Bridge, this239 words
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Advertisement88 1934-02-18 3 Mumsomes LAWN O\ MOWERS we offered in a most comprehenalve range from the largest motor mowers and gang mowers V to the low-priced hand machines. The Countess Mcwer, (14 in.) "*S s AjC' W MlP^^^B^^ is made of high quality steel and has a cutting cylinder r l of seven88 words
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Advertisement1268 1934-02-18 3 Our Thousand -Dollar Competition. $500 MUST BE WON. Record Cash Offer To Football Enthusiasts. Thla week. The Sunday Times increases the prize money offered In Iti free-«ntry football competition to SI. OOO FOR AN ALL CORRECT ENTRY OR S5OO FOR THE ENTRY CONTAINING THE GREATEST NUMBER OP CORRECT FORECASTS. In1,268 words
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Miscellaneous166 1934-02-18 3 Our Crossword Puzz le i [2~i rs~~i p—| is- 1 Ww° WM 7 WWf l 4 IP W H ACROSS. Pertaining to local Government 19. Subjoin 20 Plaything 1. Expiation 23. sea animal 9. Gaol 35. Aged 10. Scottish cloth 27 Related again 11. Sloping bank 2*. Improve 12. Brook166 words
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Article742 1934-02-18 4 C.V.M.A. Following is the report of the Catholic Young Men's Association for the second quarter, ended Jan. 31. The folowing changes took place during the quarter. Mr. S. Doralsamy was appointed general secretary in place of Mr. P. Sebastian. Mr. D. A. Raj was appointed treasurer and742 words
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Article48 1934-02-18 4 TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN NANKING Nanking, Saturday At a meeting of the Nanking Municipal Government It was decided Ie construct a home for the crippled. The building will be located outside Chung Hwa Men (Gate). Construction work is to be completed before June. Kuo Mm48 words
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Article, Illustration1237 1934-02-18 4 " Cueman - Lindrum 's Billiards Bombshell "Cueman" BILLIARDS By WHENEVER the question of style In billiards Is under discussion there is always trotted out the case of the man who has defied all the canons and yet to a considerable extent has made good with regard to billiards achievements. The pedant, dogmatic1,237 words
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Article35 1934-02-18 4 CHINESE GOVERNMENT'S NEW EXPERIMENT Nanking, Saturday. With the object of fostering mass education, the Ministry of Education has decided to designate the province* of Klangsu, Shantung and Hupeh as experimental areas. —Kuo Mln.35 words
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Article41 1934-02-18 4 Nanking. Saturday. The Ministry of War Is planning to establish an air-defence school. The cadets are to be chosen from the various military unite and forts. A course of three months' Instruction 1 will be given —Koo Mln.41 words
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Article620 1934-02-18 4 Poultry Notes (By Our Expert) I MENTIONED previously the name of Malay game as a type of breed that should be protected in the same way as wild animals are being protected. In this article I will deal with its special features and its uses. There Is no620 words
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Article93 1934-02-18 4 POPULATION OF 1,850,000 IN CHINESE AREA Shanghai. Saturday. The census report compiled by the Bureau of Public Safety of Greater Shanghai reveals that the population in Chinese territory for December last totalled 1,846,167, of whom 1,836,611 were Chinese and 9,556 foreigners. Of the Chinese population, 1,056,617 are male93 words
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Article55 1934-02-18 4 FLOOD TOLL IN SOUTH HOPEI Tientsin, Saturday. Latest reports Indicate that the flood situation in Changyuan. Southern Hopel, has Improved as the Yellow River has ceased rising at that point. It U Hated that more than 4.000 lives have been lost and upwards of 100 I villages affected55 words
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Article43 1934-02-18 4 AT Butler, It was announced that j baled straw to be used for »"ftHng I archery targets, bedding down the j football field and caretakers' horses, j would be accepted at $5 to $6 per ton j in payment of tuition. i43 words
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Advertisement81 1934-02-18 4 £HlllllilliaßllllHU S GREATER THAN EVER! The Supreme George lARLISSI ARLISS Mt^ Lr B IHi 3j \-IJfM sV in the most SENSATIONAL DRAMATIC i ROMANCE I I Ever brought to the screen j "The 5 AFFAIRS S i B VOLTAIRE"! An AMAZING 5 STORY OF THE MAN WHO DEFIED KINGS RULED81 words
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Article804 1934-02-18 5 MALA VAN B UTTERFLIES The Butterflies of the Malay Peninsula. By A. S. Corbet and H. M. I'ondlebury. Kyle, Palmer and C: $4.50. A RECENT catalogue of a firm of London booksellers specialising in second-hand books about the Far East offered a book on Malay: butterflies written by a collector804 words
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Article120 1934-02-18 5 Further Steps in English. By R. W. Jepson, I*LA. J. M. Dent. Is. 6d. THE author of this small text book is headmaster of the Mercers' School and author of "First Steps in Writing English" and "The Writer's Craft." The present work is described in the subtitle120 words
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Article, Illustration8 1934-02-18 5 A Study in Expression - A Study in Expression.8 words
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Article86 1934-02-18 5 Lena Towsley (and her camera > have collaborated very successfully in the production of a charming book for toddlers. "All Round the Alphabet" (Ivor Nicholson and Watson. Ltd., 3s. 6d Each left-hand page is devoted to one letter of the Alphabet A Is for Ann, Roly-Poly86 words
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Article540 1934-02-18 5 Two Excellent Novels Mr. Crank's Cases. By W. A. Darlington. Tough Stuff. By W. Townend. Both Herbert Jenkins' Colonial Library. THESE two books resemble eacli other in several respects. Each has as Its central character a small, but very live man. Each is divided into chapters which are complete in540 words
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1209 1934-02-18 5 A Philanderer In Three Continents Anthony Advene. By Hervey Allen. Victor GoUanci. 10s. 6d. NOT a volume for the drawing room bookshelf, this. Which is a pity for "Anthony Adverse" in many respects is an absorbing book in which the author, Hervey Allen, displays a remarkably imaginative and descriptive ability,1,209 words
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Article211 1934-02-18 5 Analytical Geometry The Elements of Analytical Geometry. By J. T. Brown, MA, B.Sc. and C. W. M. Manson. M. A. MacMiUan. 2a. THIS book Is intended as an introduction to analytical geometry. The beginner will flnd notes and worked examples to guide him. and many simple exercises to give him211 words
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Advertisement29 1934-02-18 5 FOR —EVERY OCCASION WEDDINGS BIRTHDAY etc. A PRESENT from RENE ULLMANN Is ALWAYS APPRECIATED WATCHES JEWELLERY SILVERWARE SMOKER REQUISITES CLOCKS etc.. RENE ULLMANN Capitol Building and Raffles Place, Singapore,29 words
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Article, Illustration64 1934-02-18 6 My Hazardous Experiences in the French I SAID nothing, having marked the Prussian Sergeant down for myself. It is hard for anyone who has not been bullied, beaten, kicked, unjustly given 24 hours waist deep confinement in the 11c n.u. r-bicycte railway of the Riff deserts. A "Flying64 words
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Advertisement215 1934-02-18 6 MAR6O or lEEM M Ule inaat Popular V Bn hrrbal plant medically used every part of It from tts root .^K \JaMlt^ to flowers. Tbe oU at this .^B^sPV v^V^^^KGbrfluHi plam mmwl of ta Dad 0^ IX <***" I** "if strictly k\fm JscMSawif Hs^ maJnlnt tts medfertna) promJF^JFQJWrq g^ Parties215 words
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Article, Illustration2074 1934-02-18 7 Henri de Monfreid - SLAVE-TRADERS Of Modern Times Henri de Monfreid The French "Lawrence o) Arabia" reveals secrets of the slavetrade of 1934. Fortunes are viade in selling human beings. It to extremely difficult io get rid of the slave -trade for most of the slaves consent willingly to their fate and when a2,074 words
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Article215 1934-02-18 7 Former Anzac Wanted In Turkey ABDUCTION OF BRIDE London. Saturday. A message from Angora states that a former Anzac lieutenant, who was iound wandering in Gallipou, suffering from shell shock, after the evacuation, is now an elusive bandit king in Turkey. He was allowed his freedom because215 words
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Article69 1934-02-18 7 VALUABLE FINDS IN WEST ANHWEI Pengpu. Saturday. More than GOO pieces of ancient relics Including tripods, vases, Jewellery and coins, have been unearthed at Shouhsien, Western Anhwel. The Anhwel Provincial Government has dispatched a deputy to Shouhsien to make arrangements for transportation of the find to the Provincial69 words
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Article57 1934-02-18 7 RED HORDE ANNIHILATED IN KIANGSI Nanchang, Saturday. The Western Route Bandit-suppres-sion forces under Oen. Ho Chien have scored another victory over the Reds division, attempting to flee to Northern Kiangsi. was almost exterminated by the Government troops. Besides seising 1,200 rifles and capturing 700 Reds, the Government forces57 words
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Advertisement39 1934-02-18 7 TK« aH-s««Htg I |V^9S ey« of CHarii* Ctian solves I Sk a baffling I >j] murder— and brings tos«Hi*« f^M two iwnt- I "jB hoartt torn I mL apart by swipi- Bfl cion and t+mr. 838 OPENS TUESDAY ALHAMBRA39 words
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Advertisement264 1934-02-18 7 HANDSOME... ROOMY FAST... ECONOMICAL... IB flHfl^PT/ l tjsWm^ 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 HPv. ■H (|^J| IV' V& V^l v.^^^^^w fsVJi H^BjM^^-'^k. the ENGLISH 8 H. P. FORD WITH SYNCHRO-MESH GEARS 35 to 40 miles per ga110n ...60 miles per hour develops 21 h. p. seats four comfortably264 words
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Article, Illustration818 1934-02-18 8 FOR WOM EN Sunday Times Omci, Fleet Street. Jan. 18. A LTHOUGH many of London's lead- era of fashion have left these shores for sunnier climes, and although the early Spring fashion parades have not yet begun, there is plenty of opportunity for collecting fashion tips at the smart restaurants818 words
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Article192 1934-02-18 8 Cucumber Jelly Salad Dissolve a half-packet aspic Jelly in one gill of hot water and mix it with enough grated cucumber to make nearly half a pint in all. Oil some small moulds, put in a little chopped white of egg, and fill up with the jelly, leaving it192 words
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Article762 1934-02-18 8 Seen In SIN GAPORE Frocks at the Fashion Parade j i By Our Woman Correspondent CHINESE New Year is still one of the most Interesting customs in the East and the modern Miss China who celebrates the English New Year as well, has sported the latest Shanghai creations and new762 words
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Article191 1934-02-18 8 jIfAE West has revolutionised femlx nine fashions, according to word received from Paris. New styles, dispatches say will emphasise a pronounced return to the curves and swerves of tlic luughty, naughty nineties. This curvaclous sllhoujii wa& featured by Miss West In her picture. "She Done Him Wrons,"191 words
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Advertisement246 1934-02-18 8 WHITEAWAYS FOR RELIABLE and INEXPENSIVE TRAVEL GOODS i WHITEAWAYS LEATHER SUIT CASE. Tan leather suit case, built on a steel frame, lined cotton material, fitted 2 brass locks, leather handle. PRICE f Size 22 ins. Price 115.M 24 Ins. $1695 26 Ins. 117.5* 28 Ins. SI».M Z 3d ins. HIM246 words
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Advertisement161 1934-02-18 8 of 11, Battery Rd. Phone 3164. JUST ARRIVED. o»i the 'ChKral' Models from the Leading LONDON and PARIS i Houses. GOWNS and DCr. VI: J T-MLOR SUIT, iOR THE RACES. TRAVELLING COATS. WOOL! N ES and UND IFS 1 for these who are GOING ON I LSAVE. ALL YOUR D-161 words
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Article633 1934-02-18 9 Gilbert Frankau - Gilbert Frankau By "If ERY few novels are over-sexed," Is the opinion of Gilbert Frankau, the popular author, "As only about one- half per cent, of the novels published could be described as oversexed. I don't see why we ought to bother about It,"633 words
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Article, Illustration2114 1934-02-18 9 Heavy WEATHER How The Pig-Stealers Prevailed P. G. Wodehouse's Humorous Masterpiece synopsis Monty Bodkin, who has been dismissed from the Mammoth Publishing Co., by the proprietor, Lord Tilbury, gets a job at Blandings Castle as the Earl of Emstoorth's secretary. Sue Brown, Monty's former fiancee, who is now engaged to2,114 words
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Article1783 1934-02-18 10 The commercial recovery which set in during the middle of 1933 and which has been sustained since, makes slow headway in its direct effects upon the urban populations of this country. An Interesting sidelight on this aspect of economic trends was thrown by the chairman of the Singapore1,783 words
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Article747 1934-02-18 10 The great thing in education is to make our nervous system an ally instead of an enemy. Thus spake Henry James whose polished sensitivity drove him in later life to desert America for England where he found his spiritual home and his artistic death. You can make what747 words
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Article72 1934-02-18 10 I don't care if this one isn't quite new it's worth ten dollars, which sum gees to P. W., of Singapore. A "gold-digger" had died, and all her worldly possessions, including a parrot, were being sold by auction. "What am I offered for this beautiful bird? asked the72 words
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Article, Illustration34 1934-02-18 10 "I must apologise, younf man, that my wile is not here to entertain yon, bat perhaps yo« would care to ac« my collection of postage which, as my daughter will confirm. Is most enthralling.'34 words
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Article119 1934-02-18 10 m (Ananias News Factory.) Singapore. Saturday. "he Foreman of the Ananias News Fact*ry lias not been seen in the Dog and Duck since yesterday morning. lie is assisting the local police in the hunt for a criminal of the deepest dye and it is confidently hoped that the119 words
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Advertisement229 1934-02-18 10 ENTERTAINMENTS SINGAPORE FEB. 18, 1934. ALHAMBRA Dick Turpln With Victor MacLaglen 6.15—9.15 p.m. CAPITOL The Southern Maid With Bebe Daniels. 6.15—9.15 p.m. MAR-U.OROI Gil The Uttle Actress Cantonese Talkie. 6.15—9.15 p.m. NEW WORLD Cabaret Dancing. Sideshow. Talkies. Theatres and Cinemas. PAVILION Marie Dr?ssler and Lionel Barrymore in Christopher Bean. 6.15—9.15229 words
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Advertisement222 1934-02-18 10 NEW WORLD j SINGAPORE. t Side Shows. Cabaret Dancing, Talkies, Theatres and CinenUA i I MAN O i TUNING REPAIRS REMOVALS HIRE E. CHARLES. Phone 2902. 74, Orchard Rd, j M^^mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm PNO MORE ERRORS Use the wonderful pocket ADDOMETER Adds, subtracts and multiplies rapidly and accurately tor EnfUsh Money. A222 words
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517 1934-02-18 11 New Constitution Will End Institute's Troubles (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. One of the most acrimonious and protracted controversies that Malaya has known comes to a formal conclusion with a Bill gazetted in the Federal capital today. The Rubber Research Institute, attractively517 words
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Article160 1934-02-18 11 RUBBER ESTATES FOR SALE I^ROM several advertisements ap- pearing in the Malayan Press of rubber estates for sale it may be imagined that there is something of a "boom" in the tale of rubber estates generally. Such is not the case. It Is learned in the Arcade that there are160 words
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Article, Illustration610 1934-02-18 11 SUCCESSFULLY COMBATTING ASIATIC COMPETITION TOHE views expressed in last week's' ■I Sunday Times regarding the future of Singapore's European departmental stores have commanded con- j sideraMe interest and drawn emphatic denials of the suggestion that their business is threatened by the growth of "tamby"610 words
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Article112 1934-02-18 11 Austrian Integrity Concerted Action By Three Powers Paris, Saturday. Simultaneous publication In London, Paris and Rome of a communique proclaiming the united wish of the three Powers that the Independence and integrity of Austria be respected, Is proposed by the Italian Government with a view to forestalling possible reports ofReuter - 112 words
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101 1934-02-18 11 GREW TOO BIG. Calf That Was Kept In Kitchen. When an N.B.P.C.C. inspector called at a Hampshire cottage he found a cow in the kitchen where the children were playing. "What's the meaning of this?" he asked. "We are a bit worried about It," replied the mother. "We brought it101 words
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Article, Illustration28 1934-02-18 11 The wreck of a baby ear In Club road. Koala Lumpur. It crashed into j fjfsjpiif."' nsi < ?225?r l iirs r .*f lnf wlth minor in J urieB28 words
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Article, Illustration538 1934-02-18 11 New Minister To China Arrives Here SIR Alexander Cadogan, the new British Minister to CLina arrived in Singapore by air from Penang yesterday evening and Joined Lady Cadogan and theh three daughters at Government House. The new Minister rejoins the hitral for China today. "We talked of538 words
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Article145 1934-02-18 11 Japan's Decision To Keep Them. Japan will hold the Japanese mandated Islands In the South Pacific Ocean after her withdrawal from the League of Nations on Apr. 1, 1935, Mr. K. Hlrota, Minister for Foreign Affairs, formally announced on Feb. 1 to the House of Peers. The Foreign145 words
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Advertisement208 1934-02-18 11 -BOXING ARMY vs. ROYAL MR FORCE To be held at THE NEW WORLD ON MON. FEB. 19th; 1934. at 9 p.m. TEAM CONTEST FOR "INDIA" CUP. Proceeds in aid of The Union Jack Club. Prices as follows: Seats $2, $1, &50 cts. Charge of 10 cents must be paid for208 words
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Advertisement88 1934-02-18 11 THE QUALCAST BALL-BEARING MOWER PROVED BY FAR THE BIGGEST SELLER OVER RECENT YEARS I ALL BRITISH VALUE FOR PRICE— THE QUALCAST IS THE CHEAPEST MACHINE ON THE MARKET "PANTHER" M*? 4^^B*-^Lj^r Size 12 inch> fitted with WS^ Ba Bearin 8 s ar >0 OIL M]]| BATH Comp'etn with RlwJflHMijP: l88 words
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Article479 1934-02-18 12 Extra Burden On Coolies Is Only 18 Cents "DOLLAR-A-MONTH" II SMALL ADDITION CHARGE EXPLODED II TO LIVING COSTS WHAT extra burden has the F.M-S. rice tax placed upon the Indian estate labourer An Indian correspondent of the Straits Times recently declared that the tax had479 words
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Article, Illustration227 1934-02-18 12 CHINESE YOUTHS SENT TO GAOL Two Chinese youths named Lee Kal Hi and Goh Ah Too, were convicted by the Criminal District Judge following a theft of $1,325 worth of watches and other articles from a Jewellers shop In North Bridge Road. The flr6t accused, who had227 words
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Article, Illustration18 1934-02-18 12 Tenka All, the eldest son of the SnUan of Trengganu with Malay officials, on his return from Europe.18 words
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Article41 1934-02-18 12 SOME excitement was caused in Beach Road last night when a Chinese was seen to be struggling In the sea. He was rescued by two policemen and taken by the ambulance in an unconscious condition to hospital.41 words
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Article54 1934-02-18 12 FOR THE COASTGUARD SERVICE Shanghai, Saturday. Two gunboats, the Chung-ning and the I-ning, which were constructed at the Klangnan Dockyard, were launched here today. They will be engaged in ooastguard service. The keels of two other vessels, to.be named the Cheng Ning and the Chang Ning, were alsoSin Kuo Min - 54 words
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Article44 1934-02-18 12 GERMAN APPOINTED TO CHINA London, Saturday. The w Berlin correspondent ol the Times states that General von Seeckti has accepted the Invitation 0/ lave Nanking Government to go to China as military adviser and Is preparing to leave for China in March.—Heuter.Reuter - 44 words
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258 1934-02-18 12 Gramophone Cranks To Feel Rigours Of The Law WELCOME NEWS FOR NEIGHBOURS IT is now illegal to play gramophones "or other form of music mechanic ally or electrically produced" after midnight, without permission. This is the effect of an addition to the Colony's new anti-noise law. The way the relevant258 words
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Article85 1934-02-18 12 An elderly Arab named Bayed Sadullah bin 8. Hamid was charged before the Third Magistrate, yesterday, with cheating in respect cf $450, or alternatively, obtaining credit for the same amount by false pretences. The complainant is K. M. Oil Mohamed, the well-known jeweller of High Street.85 words
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Article, Illustration38 1934-02-18 12 Shanghai, Saturday. Despite strong opposition of the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce, the Nanking Finance Department has decided to institute the consolidated tax on spirits. Jean n.i-Goldwxn* Mayer star who is appearing In the "Blonde Bombshell."38 words
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Article220 1934-02-18 12 "SINGAPORE MEN DANCE DEPLORABLY" SINGAPORE likes dancing but Singapore men have yet to learn how to dance. This opinion was expressed by a visitor who went the round of Singapore's dance halls. Chinese girls now completely emancipated are quite excellent dancers. Indeed the girls do not need any teaching. At220 words
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Article78 1934-02-18 12 SEVERE FIGHTING IN SINKIANG HEAVY LOSSES REPORTED New Delhi. Saturday. Severe fighting continues In Sinkiang. according to reports from Kashgar. The new Moslem Government forces launched a further attack from Kashgar to the New City but were repulsed with heavy losses and the Tvngan tribesmen who are holding the cityReuter - 78 words
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Article65 1934-02-18 12 Shanghai, Saturday. A REPORT from Slnklang received In Nanking today reveals that the siege of Tihua, the capital of Slnklang, by the Mohammedan army under the 23-year-old rebel leader. Gen. Ma Chung-ylng has been lifted. It Is claimed that following a, desperate sortie by the65 words
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Article92 1934-02-18 12 Sultan's Heir Back From England COKING the picture of health after four and a half years in England, T ngku All, eldest son of His Highness the Sultan of Trengganu is spending a short holiday in Singapore before returning home. Speaking fluent English, with a faultless accent, the future ruler,92 words
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Article247 1934-02-18 12 Gardening Inhibition SUCCESSFUL SHOW AT SELANGOR (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. The first flower show this year was held today under the auspices of the Selangor Gardening Society In the Grand Stand of the racecourse. A fairly good gathering attended. Al- most every European species of flowers I247 words
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Advertisement459 1934-02-18 12 rQuickWaytoSfoppAlNi To banish pain you must first re- A dL _k A X move the CAUSE. This is what Yeast- Vite does, and in so short a time. Head- aches, for instance, go in even 5 to 15 Minutes, Neuralgia disappears just as W^* ft speedily, and even if you459 words
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Article, Illustration2541 1934-02-18 13 Ruby Doyle - Ruby Doyle -By HARROD halted abruptly halfway over the bridge. It seemed as though a voice had shouted to him out of the surrounding darkness: "Push Binks over the bridge. It's the only way out." The bridge was in that state of repair when no vehicle of any2,541 words
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Article, Illustration3604 1934-02-18 13 W.E. Allison- Booth - WORLD-FAMOUS JOCKEY'S END DEVILS' ISLAND. IN the charity ward of a Los Angeles hospital recently lay a wrinkled little man with sparse grey hair combed straight back. The habitual frightened look of the sick poor dropped from his wiaened face as newshawks approached. "Hell!" snapped the little man. "There's nothing3,604 words
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Advertisement107 1934-02-18 13 r~*7 ~^F"""-^^MMBH Backgrounds of unsurpassed brilliance, lilting mel*4in of the South and a rwnanttr rt-»ry whk-h will set the hearts at fllßMToers In-line the world over. ww y j jjjijjj^jl CAPITOL -TO-DAY at 3.15-6.15 and 9.15 SZuXZLx J* ■k' A Glamorous Companion Picture to "Mcrid of The Mountains I The107 words
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Advertisement315 1934-02-18 14 Try the new, orMjiitaCEASY-ACCESS" fa** t f^|S BT^^lB^S^P^ Two pieces, Cap Body Pull the *:yq >^V\y WL ap awa y» completely then each wK%L.' \U^ YfcJS Cigarette can be extracted with ease > i i&E&F'r?i I Y\m *--^L «i and convenience :no fuss or bother. B ORDINARY FOIL WRAPPINGS re315 words
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Article, Illustration1730 1934-02-18 15 Mainly about MALAYANS The Wanderer's Log npHOSE few but sensible people who •I keep a press-cutting book should not fail to enter in it Sir Cecil dementi's historical discourse at Malacca last Monday. It was quite the best summary of the long-established connections between Malacca and China that I have1,730 words
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Advertisement191 1934-02-18 15 DOCTORS TELL NOW TO END INDIGESTION. Any sufferer from indigestion—and who does not suffer in some degree can put an end to pains and discomfort in a way which doctors everywhere have proved almost infallible. Some time ago, what is called the] Maclean Formula was discovered by one of the191 words
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Advertisement160 1934-02-18 15 Iro lection I J^m^^L Ordinary Life Savings sB Lw Limited Payment Life Family Income fIJB HfiVwl «9f Family Income Old Age Income gSM ifvS^B S/u] Endowment Education for Children 19 yJ^T /tkVK. Retirement Income Business Protection vJEliirVfl^vVW m4a^ Double Indemnity Lamp Sum Payment HsjgfcJ Annuities Deferred j rovi&ioß Are You160 words
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1018 1934-02-18 16 CRICKET SEASON IN FULL SWING Negri Sembilan Many Players Give Promising Performances (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday, rpHE Solangor cricket season began in earnest last week but rain spoiled some of the pames. We have experienced more or less regular rain in the evening and this does not1,018 words
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Article, Illustration589 1934-02-18 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Saturday. UPORT In Malacca has been somewhat slack in the past few weeks, the only thing of note being the weokly practices of the newly fwmed Malacca Nondescripts Rugby Team and the fciter Club Tennis matches. The Epworth League gained another tennis victory, this589 words
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Article1532 1934-02-18 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Saturday. rpHE last week-end saw quite a number -I of cricket matches played in Penang. The premier club, theP.C.C, played two matches, one on Saturday and the other on Sunday between scratch teams from the club. These home and home matches are necessary for1,532 words
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Article10 1934-02-18 16 Singapore Sporting Activities In The Doldrums10 words
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Advertisement129 1934-02-18 16 3T/P" CORNS HURT? H Whether they're old or new, W *h°«* Hurt corn*. Kill \A IFTFP SICKNESS I Vaterbory's Compound <j» EBeBJ9Kw pr°Yed its vmlae during Tn nHB^T:' I convalescence. It contains |T*Vfl Jx\ |K|i% I many beneficial elements, JL^V^/<£ "^C^v j^^BjigTpr: I including a generous amount yt^L rNv*^ Hftf^^-129 words
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583 1934-02-18 17 FINAL TIES PLAYED TODAY A FULL day of interesting tennis is pronvsed at the S.C.C today, when the final ties of the Chinese New Year opes tournament of the club will be played off. In spite of the interference occasioned by bad weather, so good583 words
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Article, Illustration464 1934-02-18 17 COMMENT BY MISS DOROTHY ROUND London, Saturday. Miss Dorothy Round, who since her Wimbledon final and her big tennis In America has been globetrotting with Miss Mary Heeley, has been talking about the lawn tennis girls of Japan. There is as yet no rising star of464 words
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Article739 1934-02-18 17 "SUZANNE LENGLEN" A TRADE MARK MATCH CANCELLED TECHNICAL SCHOOL WIN ENGLAND WINS FINAL TENNIS TEST Novel Way of Preventing Misuse of Famous Player's Name London. Saturday. Suzanne Lenglen, one of the most famous names In the history of lawn tennis, is now a registered trade-mark. Ever since she turned professional,Reuter - 739 words
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Advertisement163 1934-02-18 17 THE SALUTE Here they COme "Smiler" leading— gallant and endless little army radiating Health and Happiness The tramp of these V sturdy little feet is heard increasingly throughout the world to-day for Cow Gate is fast becoming world-famous and happy Mothers everywhere are faying ALL TENS ARE DATED "There is163 words
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Article486 1934-02-18 18 Exciting Women's Matches At Kuala Lumpur (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. The women's hockey tournament which started on Wednesday last was brought to a close this evening. Four teams participated, the Singapore Girls' Sports Club, the Penang Recreation Club, Ipoh Y.W.C.A. and the Kuala Lumpur Wynsomers.486 words
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Article1305 1934-02-18 18 WEST BROMWICH DEFEATS WOLVES (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Saturday. The following matches played this afternoon in the different divisions of the English League and in the first division of the Scottish League resulted rE following were the positions of teams in the English and Scottish LeagueReuter - 1,305 words
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Article234 1934-02-18 18 First Acceptors With Their Weights The following are the first acceptances for the Grand National, with their weights Oregalach 12-7, Thomond II 12-4, Golden Miller 12-2, Ready Cash 11-9, Remus 11-8. Thmmster 11-», Heartbreak Hill 11-». CooUnolagh 11-8, Parsons's Well 11-8, Forbra 11-7, Delanelge 11-6, Alpine Hut234 words
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Article8 1934-02-18 18 HOME FOOTBALL T ABLES POSITIONS BEFORE YESTERDAYS MATCHES8 words
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Article148 1934-02-18 18 Count Team Forgets to Charge On a Goal Kick London. Saturday A recent county match at Blackheath provided a curious Instance of hypnotism on the Rugby field. There was a kick at goal from a try under the posts. The Hampshire placer 1 placed148 words
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Article, Illustration1242 1934-02-18 19 ALAN FAIRFAX - ALAN FAIRFAX By The Old Hands ~nd the New CK)R the last month or so, the chief I topic of conversation among eric- 1 keters has been Australia's chances <n the Tests this series. I think the en- thusiasts are generally pleased with1,242 words
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Article, Illustration554 1934-02-18 19 MUCH stress has b?en laid on the fact that Free Style wrestling is not to be confused with the All-in variety of the mat game. That there is some confusion on the subject is not surprising. We give below the rules for both554 words
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Article, Illustration1192 1934-02-18 19 THE World of Badminton Malayan Association At Last Selangor Takes Initial Steps The Question Of Rules And Regulations Suggestions To Be Invited? Another All* State Tournament In Kuala Lumpur Soon Klang Open Singles Championships. WHE news that the Selangor Bad- minton Association is at last taking up the question of1,192 words
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Article, Illustration38 1934-02-18 19 Lm| to right: A. I. Prreira (Singapore). Singles champion. A. E. Nile hingluun, the Honorary Secretary of the T P.C.A. Kuala Lumpur, H. 8. V Basoaly* (KelanUn) run aw In the Singles Championship38 words
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Article17 1934-02-18 20 The Leading Sunday Newspaper in Malaya. 113 Sunday, February 18th., 1934. Price 10 cents.17 words
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Article, Illustration66 1934-02-18 20 CAMERON AND ABBD in action a~.iin«;t Dr. Demeny and Warden. MRB. ALLIN. the former champion who beat %Itat \h<*d in that n^tnl final MRS. STRICKLAND AND MRS. STURGESS (centre) who won against Miss Toby and Mrs. Hopkins. 6.R.C. passing to the centre which rave S.R.C. the 2nd goal in the66 words
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Article, Illustration22 1934-02-18 20 MR. IVIOLLISON talking to a mechanic at Stac Lane before taking off in l new plane Seafarer II for Newcastle. (Planet News.)22 words
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Article, Illustration26 1934-02-18 20 MISS JOAN INGRAM and Mile. Suzanne Leagton In ski costume, and Madame Caron -Colbert ready for a spin on the toe,' at St. MorlU. (Planet N.)26 words
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Article, Illustration24 1934-02-18 20 MISS DORIS DUKE, the £10.000.000 tobacco heiress, is reported from New York to be guarded by detectives following the receipt of a kidnap threat.24 words
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Article, Illustration16 1934-02-18 20 it DANCER wearing a grotesque mask and rich trappings during the Tram festival In Ulan-Bator. Mongolia.16 words
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