The Straits Times, 11 March 1934
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Title Section37 1934-03-11 1 THE SUNDAY TIMES THE LEADING SUNDAY NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. No. 116. Sunday, March 11th., 1934. Price 10 cfifcTi THE SUNDAY TIMES The Leading Sunday Newsi per in Malaya* No. 116. Sunday, March 11th., 1934. Price 10 cents.37 words
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Article, Illustration623 1934-03-11 1 Police Confident That Gangster Cannot Evade Qipture DETECTIVE TELLS STORY OF COLDBLOODED MURDER BRAVERY OF WOUNDED MAN REVEALED By THE SUNDAY TIMES SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR THE most unremitting man-hunt in the history of 1 the Colony is being carried out in Singapore. It Is now only623 words
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Article142 1934-03-11 1 SPHERE were no upsets in the football matches set In The Sunday Times Football Competition Number 31, and the percentage of correct forecasts was extraordinarily high. Six entrants succeeded In predicting the results of all ten matches, while at l^ast a hundred had only one error.142 words
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Article68 1934-03-11 1 Noon, Saturday. R.S.S. equal to London Standard Buyers Sellers Spot (loose) 17 5/16 17 7/16. (FOB 17*9/16 17 11/16. Standard R.S.S. on Tender Buyers Sellers March 17 7/16 17 9/16. April-June 17 9/16 17 11/16. July-Sept. 17 15/16 18. Oct.-Dec 18! i 18%. Tone of Market Irregular. Latest68 words
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Article, Illustration37 1934-03-11 1 London, Saturday. The Colonial Office categorically denies widely-circulated reports of thi possible issue of a rubber restriction statement during the week-end. Reuter. The last tribute at the graveside of Inspector Popejoy at Bidadari Cemetery yesterday.Reuter - 37 words
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Article52 1934-03-11 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. Another huge loss on F.M.S. Railways is recorded for last year. In the Federal Council on March 19 the general manager will ask for supplementary provision of $1,039,000 to meet excess of expenditure over revenue on the rai ways52 words
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495 1934-03-11 1 "Price Of Rubber To Rise HEAVY DEMAND IN U.S. RAIN SWAMPS SPORT SPORT was washed out yesterday, when cricket and football matches had to be postponed. The rain, which has swept the country during the week, may be expected to end soon. A, weather afcp«rt told the Sunday Times A495 words
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Article147 1934-03-11 1 POLICE IN MOURNING FOR A WEEK The police will be in official mourning for the death of Inspector Popejoy until Mar. 16. Black arm-bands will be worn. The funeral of Inspector Pope joy took place yesterday at Bldadarl Cemetery. A number of prominent officials were present, including his147 words
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Article, Illustration341 1934-03-11 1 In Memoriam A TRIBUTE TO "POPE" By A COLLEAGUE OF INSPECTOR POPEJOY THE Straits Settlements police today mourn the loss of one their most popular comrades, a man whose friendship was valued by all who knew him and who was universally respected. Inspector Albert Edward i Popejoy is dead. It341 words
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Article75 1934-03-11 1 LONDON RUBBER TIN. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Saturday. RUBBER. (Quotations as supplied by Symington and Wilson.) Spot (Buyer*) 5 3 10. (Sellers) 5',. January-March 5 9 32. April-June 5 13/32. July-September 5 33/64. Market tone Quietly firm. SILVER. Spot 20 .d. Two months 20 9/16 d. CROSS RATE. London-New75 words
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Advertisement15 1934-03-11 1 THE OCEAN ACCIDENT AND GUARANTEE CORPORATION, (Incorporated in Great Britain,) Head Office for Malaya SINGAPUKK.15 words
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Advertisement76 1934-03-11 1 He knows it's good for him! The superior aroma and quality ol -BEAR BRAND" Natural Swiss /2g|g> Milk make it particularly attractive \sg|& to Babies. Conveyed in perfect condition from the finest pasture W^*T lands in the world, the famous Swiss B«— a mountains, it is in every respect the76 words
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Article, Illustration2266 1934-03-11 2 Amazing Confessions Of A Chinese Gunman Below we publish a remarkable document, the confession of a Chinese gunman, who was executed thirty years ago. describes how he escaped from prison in dramatic circumstances and tells of his many crimes. confession, reprinted from British Malaya, throws light on the strange mentality2,266 words
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Article, Illustration597 1934-03-11 2 OANTRY often said to me: "This isn't any place for a young man with ambition." And if I asked him to be more explicit, in view of Raffles, the merchant princes who prospered after him, and the Santrys, he went on "Ah, but that's all over."597 words
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Advertisement36 1934-03-11 2 a BROOKE 10/12 h. P Empire Marine Motor will give you hours of care-free cruising. THERE IS NO BETTER WAY OF ENJOYING YOUR WEEK-END. Attractive Prices STOCKS HELD BY SOLE AGENTS: UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. SINGAPORE BRANCHES36 words
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Miscellaneous55 1934-03-11 2 apt Turrr TiHMf^! V^-*E.RE. UH> YOU GET THMK ARE- THESE THINGS -r>4frj-| rxjrsi-rT YOUR GOOO FOR THE AJ. ™I^ >^ l t?^^ kjo 9f\ NERVE^ PHP INtRVES^ DRUGGISTS DOWN J AKE o VT" A?l TlLmt £1^ THE. ROAD j|w WT THEM ?JT^. rl'\ ffr* ALL WGHT^^n^ I I S |<Copyrn>H.55 words
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Article, Illustration1561 1934-03-11 3 By ELY CULBERTSON, World's Champion Player, And Expert Cards Analyst Y\UE to the fact that contract bridge players have been concentrating on bidding, which has advanced to the point where games and slams are reached with accuracy by players, the play of the hands has been1,561 words
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Article157 1934-03-11 3 LEARNING SPANISH FOR AMERICAN TOUR Jeanette Mac Donald. the film and stage star, has started serious preparation for her forthcoming South American tour. This has taken the form of learning Spanish so that she can not only converse with her South American friends in their own tongue,157 words
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Article143 1934-03-11 3 "NOT ENOUGH UPLIFT," SAYS CRUSADER Buenos Aires, Saturday. "Buenos Aires is a far superior re-cruiting-ground to Singapore", said Mr. van Lamme, a Jamaica nudist crusader who has arrived here. "In Singapore their minds are Incapable of rising above gin and dancing." "I have a mission in143 words
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Article60 1934-03-11 3 REV. JOHN B. WALKER'S NEW MINISTRY The Rev. John B. Walker, who was for a period in Malaya, has been indue* d the new "mister at North Bridge Street Presbyterian Church, Sunderland. Mr Walker's previous ministry necessitated a car journey of about 3,000 miles every month60 words
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Advertisement1179 1934-03-11 3 FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR TEN RESULTS— OR $100 FOR BEST FORECAST. Home Football Competition With No Entrance Fee. In this week's Sunday Times football competition Five Hundred Dollars fc offered for teu correct result*. In the event of two or more entries predicting correctly the results of all the matches.1,179 words
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Advertisement337 1934-03-11 3 "I NEVER MINB TRYING ANYTHING ONCE" you will hear psople say. But once they have tried the Plaza, they will, like Oliver Twist, ask for more; because (1) it is such a marvellously central spot, "one minute from anywhere," so that you never have to take a taxi, (2) the337 words
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Article530 1934-03-11 4 AROUND the CLUBS fiampiH Recreation Club. npHE annual report of the Tampln Recreation Club, the outstatlon Asiatic club, in Negri Sembllan, states: "On Jan. 1 last year the number of members on the roll was 75. During the year under review 15 new members were enrolled, malting a total of530 words
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224 1934-03-11 4 BOOKMAKING NOT FOR WOMEN RACING MEN OPPOSE IDEA Bookmaking is not a field likely to be opened for exploitation by women Australian officials of race clubs and bookmakers, who were consulted, were emphatic and unanimous in this opi-| nion. It had been suggested that the popularity of race meetings would224 words
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Article, Illustration347 1934-03-11 4 A BRILLIANT EURASIAN FOOTBALLER UNDER BOTH CODES IN THE SPORTING LIMELIGHT (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban. rpHE distinction of being the flrsl A Malayan-born Eurasian to have played in a Malaya Cup Rugby match goes to Anthony J. Do Rozario, the Negri Sembilan threequarter. Rozario, popularly known as "Tony," comes347 words
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604 1934-03-11 4 BY OUR POULTRY EXPERT THE poultry Industry has its spccu-i technical dictionary, and one who is Interested in this line is expected to understand all the terms. It is out of place to "talk poultry" with the wrong terms and, to enable604 words
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Article, Illustration10 1934-03-11 4 »ie.a«ers of the Chinese Swimming Ctab »t the reunion dinner10 words
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Article, Illustration1042 1934-03-11 4 " CUEMAN - Most Difficult Stroke In Billiards "CUEMAN" -By- IT is an ambition of most amateur! billiards players to play the masse stroke with success a worthy ambition, and one not easy ef attainment. That stroke is about the limit of accomplishment in cue control and once you have mastered it you1,042 words
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Advertisement89 1934-03-11 4 &F\ Everybody L^Haa^Z a^aa r ißr > Sees Your Hair Thi» light delicate cream, free from greaae or MF* f^B Wt J t work* wonderl for your hair. Keeps it m f^ neat, trim and attractive; crraefed jnat th« K fl 'way you want it. And it brines oat all89 words
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Advertisement68 1934-03-11 4 OIL CAKES Linseed Cake, Soya Bean Cake, Coconut Cake, Ground Nut Cake at COMPETITIVE PRICES. Write for Price List. TONG LAM CO., 46/48, Peck Scab Street, Singapore. LIVE STOCK AND TRADE EXHIBITION. Begin to prepare your poultry lor thla Exhibition NOW. KOSSOLIAN POULTRY TONIC will brioa* them Into the pink68 words
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Advertisement29 1934-03-11 4 1934 fllllllillllllllUIIIIIIIIIIIIII I New beauty NEW REFINEMENT NEW POWER 6c SPEED 4^^at SB f AUSTINS see them at BORNEO MOTORS LTD. Branches from Singapore to Penang. 11l *************************111 l29 words
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Article362 1934-03-11 5 COLONEL GRANBY AGAIN The One Sane Man. By Fiancis Seeding. Hoddcr and Stou« hton. 7s. 6± ON a world exhausted by striie, the One our.c Man seeics to imoose a benevolen' dictatorship, based upon the collective wisdom of a kidnapped band of experts and backe-i and enforced by a world-362 words
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Article285 1934-03-11 5 Holy Wednesday. By Manuel Galvez The Bodley Head. Cs. ttIIOLY Wednesday" introduces Eng- Ush readers to one of the mo3t characteristic of the younger writers who are slowly but surely creating a national literature in the Argentine Republic. Although his style retains much of the dignity and285 words
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Article, Illustration1071 1934-03-11 5 An Extraordinary Murder Trial THE BOOK OF THE WEEK Trial of Benjamin Knowles. (Notable British Trials Series). Edi ed by Albert Lieck. Rutterworth a. 1 Co. (India) Ltd., 6 Hastings Street, Calcutta, Rs. 6.8. BENJAMIN Knowles, formerly an officer in the Royal Army Medical Corps, was for some time prior1,071 words
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Article562 1934-03-11 5 Old Obbut. By W. Riley. Borders of Enchantment. By A. A. Thomson. Jenkins' Colonial Library. MR. Riley has specialised .n stones of Yorkshire, and "Old Obbut" is :,ti another in the series. It Ls chiefly j notable for the lively description of the principal562 words
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Article453 1934-03-11 5 The Disappearance of Martha Penny. By H A. Vachell. Hodder and Stonchton. 7s. fid. MR. Vachell knows and understands the English countryside and Its inhabitants and has the happy gift of presenting them to his readers as old friends. His characters are Just ordinary people,453 words
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Article508 1934-03-11 5 A Modern Tragedy. By Phyllis Bentley. Gotlancs. Bs. 6d. MISS Bentley's new book deals with present-day conditions In the slump-stricken West Riding of Yorkshire, where the formerly great clothweaving industry has been almost brought to a standstill and where thousands of skilled workmen wait508 words
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Advertisement256 1934-03-11 5 IN PRIZES I st PRIZE $^V PBi B A1 you h ve moo io win one of our big cash prises Is to place i» M P«^^B I B their order or Importance the re*«ons ./hy the consumption of BournM B vllle Cocoa Is steadily increasing 2 r .g^ j*256 words
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Article1997 1934-03-11 6 GERTRUDE, GLEESON - THE TWO Christophers GERTRUDE, GLEESON —By— Our Short Story Her son had gone out to India with a Commission, and old Mrs. Frank pictured him in Simla enjoying the gaieties of glittering society there. It would have been cruel to disillusion this good soul, as a friend might have done.1,997 words
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206 1934-03-11 6 DEVIL'S ISLAND "MORALLY BANKRUPT" PENAL SYSTEM Paris. Saturday. A drastic reform In the treatment of French convicts, sent to the penal settlements at Devils Island, French Guiana, is proposed in a strongly supported private member's Bill. The Bill, which describes the transportation of convicts to these settlements as a "morallyReuter - 206 words
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Advertisement419 1934-03-11 6 CADBUKYS REVEAL why Bourn-vita is better lor sleep and energy k g^.adlmi J aid to the human digestion (yzz? v i Th# independent proof of ~s^^^*zz^^ i^ti v^ Bourn-vita's superiority \\i I m WHAT |S diastase? nrst. you ans#sr.s-? S^ f v^. w. V W i l i i j.419 words
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Article, Illustration937 1934-03-11 7 By Film Star MY MAKE-BELIEVE ROMANCES OF THE SCREEN ALL my memories of the past are happy memories, of love, kindness and true friends, all combining to make a smooth flower-strewn path through life. Wealth and fame are passing things; friendship endures forever. Out of the937 words
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Article1071 1934-03-11 7 Ramon Novarro - Ramon Novarro Screen History By AN the very day on which w the M talkie" made its appearance at Hollywood, a cry of alarm resounded through the California^ studios. It was all up with the actors and actresses of the silent films. People said the "stars" could1,071 words
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Advertisement81 1934-03-11 7 ALL OVER THE WORLD JOHNNIE WALKER 10 a liidijx -JOHNNIE ww J^m Hh im ml iMt RED LABEL for ail occasions, the world's most popular beverage. C^L BLACK LABEL, the world's whisky de luxe, fej every drop guaranteed over twelve years old. *^ti** CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., /x\ Incorporated nndrr81 words
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Advertisement29 1934-03-11 7 FOR EVERY OCCASION WEDDINGS BIRTHDAY etc. A PRESENT from RENE ULLMANN to ALWAYS APPRECIATED WATCHES JEWELLERY SILVERWARE SMOKER REQUISITES CLOCKS etc.. RENE ULLMANN Capitol Building and Raffles Place, Singapore,29 words
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Article469 1934-03-11 8 From Peter The Great To George V rpiiE appetitles of kings, like those of ordinary mortals, have dwindled considerably since the days when oxen, sheep and sucking pigs, roasted whole, were torn to pieces by the fingers of the guests. A bill of fare which may be469 words
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Article256 1934-03-11 8 With women approximating to the habits of men in so many things besides smoking and sport, K is interesting to find an example of men following the ta3te of women. And that they are doing in the matter of cheese. The Empire Marketing Board notes that the256 words
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Article251 1934-03-11 8 May I pass on to your readers a few little sewing hints which I find are not generally known? A very clever old French lady told me of these, and as everyone is aware no country is famed i for finer sewing than is the country251 words
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Article95 1934-03-11 8 I HAVE NOTICED. FASHION'S LATEST •T*HAT mirror glass is being used wherever possible in London as a decoration on headbands, hat-clips, dressclips and shoe-buckles and that the latest notion is to have pieces set in the heels of one's evening shoes. •¥*HAT the seven-eighths length tunic is the latest thing95 words
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Article772 1934-03-11 8 FROCKS seen at Bukit Tlmah on the last day of the Singapore races were more beautiful than ever and It seemed as if all the Singapore women were there, each one vying with the other in smartness and chicness. •••■< •THE style In dress was very varied772 words
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Article, Illustration752 1934-03-11 8 To The 'Nineties For Hair Styles SIMPLER FROCKS (By Our Woman Correspondent.) Sunday Thus Orricx, Fleet Street, Feb. 15. LONDON theatres have recently been providing a series of what one might call unofficial dress parades, and those of you who are Interested In the presentation of fashion on the stage752 words
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Article175 1934-03-11 8 And NOTES For The HOME Recipes THIN TOMATO SOUP.— Slice two onions and cook them for a few minutes in a little pork or bacon fat. Peel and quarter half a dozen tomatoes, add them to the onions, and cook a little longer. Pour over them a pint and a175 words
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Article220 1934-03-11 8 WHEN he is up against a problem, and is fighting it out quietly. Parents who are always rushing round "helping" their children don't give the youngsters a chance to learn by experience. wyHEN he is playing peacefully It is stupid to butt in and suggest a220 words
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Article, Illustration94 1934-03-11 8 IpRUIT salads and Jellies must, of corrse. be provided for the sweet course. A cooked fresh fruit salad is different and delicious. Stew the fruits you mean to use and strain tne Juices from them separatelj. Then boil all the Juices up together with the syrup of a tin94 words
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Advertisement48 1934-03-11 8 TURKISH BATH. FOR REDUCINO WEIOHT and General Health Purposes. REJUVENATES— IMPROVES Physical condition, complexion etc. Invaluable tonic for all. Make your appointment at CECILE, Hecrea BuiMlar. US, Orchard Mm*. JCPERRINS ■B SAUCE R§9 The Original *j*J and genuine LM Worcestershire I ask for if by name ■Wfln mm48 words
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Advertisement82 1934-03-11 8 9) What we wish to convey is \^SJJ, GOWNS FOR ALL /^fv^ OCCASfOMS. tv/|^^ Our Registered name, fchUl I universally known, carries RKhI its uarantee or cut and 11. BATTERY ROAD SI NGAPORE PHONE 3164. RENE ULLMANN (MILLINERY DEPARTMENT) FOR SMART GOWNS and HATS MEW ACCESSORIES aid ORNAMENTS with GREAT82 words
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Article, Illustration2496 1934-03-11 9 THE WANDERER - THE WANDERER By RERFERENCE was made in these notes recently to the experiences of the detachment of Straits police which went to London to attend the celebrations of Queen Victoria's Jubilee. It is pleasing to remember that Malaya was represented in the marchpast of the Imperial troops2,496 words
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143 1934-03-11 9 39 BODIES FOUND IN DANUBE SOLVING TH£ RIDDLE OF, SOCIALIST DEAD V.r.na. Saturday. Thirty-nine bodies are repoi have been found in the Danube at Vienna, near the point where the sewage canal empties into the river. They are believed to have been carried down by tha.vlng snow. The report would143 words
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Advertisement16 1934-03-11 9 W I ■r OB L^ I r1 g§, X HHi «h|,v A super- baby IP LACTOCEN"16 words
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Article1974 1934-03-11 10 The suicide of a young girl at Kuala Lumpur, a popular badminton player and a pupil in the fourth standard of a local English school, arouses disturbing thoughts as to the influence of the cinema on Malayan youth. This girl had evidently been depressed over a love affair,1,974 words
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Article765 1934-03-11 10 PAT PERMANG SAYS Muddled Musings rE way of the columnist is hard a fact which Is neither realised by readers nor by sub- editors who treat a Gosslpical, Topical, Tropical columnist as If he were writing columns of calumny. True, calumny Is a best seller,765 words
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Article, Illustration59 1934-03-11 10 This week's $19 worth, from A.R.M., Singapoie, is very short but very sweet: Instructor, teaching sweet young thing to drive a car: This, madame, to the hand brake which you put on quickly in case of an emergency." Sweet young thing Yes. I see —something like a kimono."59 words
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Article83 1934-03-11 10 (Ananias News Factory.) Singapore, Saturday. Late this evening Mister Ananias visited the News Factory and addressed the staff of same. Apparently he had some idea of pushing the show into liquidation. lie said he had decided to close the whole thing down, and no amount of argument would83 words
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Advertisement211 1934-03-11 10 ENTERTAINMENTS ALHAMBRA The Bowery with Wallace Beery, Pay Wray and Jackie Cooper. 6.15— «.15 Mk CAPITOL Berkeley Square with Leslie Howard and Heathej; Angel. 6.15—9.15 p.m. MARYBOROUGH Nandanar Tamil Talkie. 6.15 9.15 p.m. NEW WORLD Cabaret Dancing, Sideshow. Talkies. Theatres and Cinemas. rAVILION Should Ladies behave with Alice Brady and211 words
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Advertisement61 1934-03-11 10 NEW WORLD j SINGAPORE. Side Shows, Cabaret Dancing, Talkies, Theatres and Cinemea. i I P AN O I TUNING REPAIRS REMOVALS HIRE j E. CHARLES. Phone 2902. 74, Orchard Rd, X uHiiimmiimii f Vi.v/7 SWITZERLAND and see her majestic Alps. Hotel Guides showing tariffs, Illustrated booklets, maps and all Information61 words
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Article, Illustration167 1934-03-11 11 RUBBER ESTATE MANAGERS RELIEVING DIRECTORS CONDEMNED (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. AN outspoken protest against the practice of ex-planting directors coming out to Malaya from Home take charge of estates while managers go on leave was heard at the absent guests' dinner last night. Mr. E D. Butler,167 words
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Article29 1934-03-11 11 British and American interest? are negotiating with thB Central Government for the opening an aerial service linking the mainland with certain South Sea islands and the Philippines.29 words
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Article348 1934-03-11 11 POPULAR TURF CLUB APPOINTMENT MR. GLEESON'S NEW POST (From Our Own Corespondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. TT is understood that Mr. P. W. Gleeson, who resigns the secretaryship of the Selangor Club at the end of this month, has been appointed secretary of the Selangor Turf Club. In taking this appointment348 words
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Article, Illustration301 1934-03-11 11 MR. T.H. REID BACK AGAIN IN MALAYA (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. A former Singapore editor who is still remembered by many of the older residents of this country was a visitor to Kuala Lumpur a few days ago. This was Mr. T.301 words
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Article150 1934-03-11 11 Scouts For Australia LOCAL BOYS MAY GO (From Our Own Corespondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. EFFORTS are being made to send a delegation of Malayan scouts to the great Australian Jamboree to be held at the end of this year. Lord Baden-Powell has written a personal letter to Mr. Frank C.150 words
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223 1934-03-11 11 EUROPE'S WAR PERIL "THINGS ARE GETTING CRITICAL" Sir Arthur Steel-Maitland, M.P., speaking at Sollhull, Birmingham, on disarmament, declared Things aro getting pretty critical. I would regard another war as absolutely revolting, and I think people who talk lightly about it are only fit for Broadmoor. "Germany has been arming in223 words
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Article, Illustration43 1934-03-11 11 The Song of the Wheelbarrows. Only those who know the Chinese superstition which prevents the greasing of wheelbarrow axles will appreciate the full flavou. of this scene in a Selangor mining district.— Photo by H D. Meads.43 words
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Article504 1934-03-11 11 "THEY ENGAGE IN FISHING ONLY" Dutch Commodore Not Perturbed ■THE Dutch Navy in the Nether- lands East Indies sees no cause for alarm in the frequency with which Japanese fishing vessels are seen round the coast, according to Commodore D. Scalonge. In an interview with the Sunday Times aboard the504 words
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Article123 1934-03-11 11 MALAY A can boast of another record— the largest head. An up-country client of a local firm ordered a hat. but as they had not a bia enough one in stock they sent a special order to a large firm of hat manufacturers at home.123 words
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Advertisement88 1934-03-11 11 The Famous Star of "MAEDCHEN in UNIFORM" in her first English-speaking Production! A mother* love written in ncr eyes gentlene** wreathed Py^^JH sKß^r in her .tmile the heavenly Wj&MfW *f~*J&{ beauty, ot the virgin mother jP glowing inner youn^ lace! wBL "CRADLE i^K SONG" B^\ 4 Paramount Picturi NEXT CHANGE88 words
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Advertisement51 1934-03-11 11 WILLIE SMITH THE GREATEST SCORING FORCE IN MODERN BILLIARDS FREE EXHIBITION OF FIRST CLASS BILLIARDS CAFE TUESDAY, MARCH 13th AT 6.30 p.m. ADMISSION FREE BY TICKET OBTAINABLE FROM THE THEATRE BOOKING OFFICE AT JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (i-w~»- 1 t*u^> SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. SOLE AGENTS FOR BURROUGHES WATTS LTD. BILLIARD51 words
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Article, Illustration757 1934-03-11 12 CAUSTIC SODA SUICIDES FOUR K.L. WOMEN CHOOSE AWFUL FATE <From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. tfOUR young women and girls have killed themselves in Kuala Lumpur in the last twelve months by drinking caustic soda. Formerly suicides of this kind were extremely rareSin Chew Jit Poh; Sin Kuo Min - 757 words
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Article409 1934-03-11 12 DRUNK 60 FEET UNDER THE SEA HOW a diver, at work on a wreck, found whisky and air 60ft under sea and got drunk, was told by Sir Robert Davis, speaking on "Deep diving and underwater rescue" at the Society of Arts London, recently. The diver, "Tom,"409 words
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Article93 1934-03-11 12 EERIE EXPERIENCE FOR A YOUTH Seeing a man hanging, apparently dead, from barbed wire at the roadside near Bebington, Cheshire, Henry Simpson, a Blrkenhead youth, pulled him down and went for the police. A bottle and a bicycle were near by, Simpson was amazed on his return93 words
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Article, Illustration117 1934-03-11 12 The Central Government has ceclaed to bring the various provincial air forces in the country under unified control by the establishment of Branch Aviation Departments. A branch department will first be created at Canton, of which Gen. Wang Kwang-yin, the commandant of the South-Western air117 words
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Article, Illustration362 1934-03-11 12 MODERN PROGRESS REACHES KUALA LUMPUR (From Oar Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. A DANCE of the Western type, with fox-trots, waltzes and rumbas, held In the largest Chinese dab in Kuala Lumpur, proved a great success. Over 60 couples were on the floor. Can drove In quick362 words
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Article88 1934-03-11 12 DESIGNER OF SULTAN OF PERAK'S PALACE Miss Kathleen Hare, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert George Hare, of 765. Borough Road. Prenton, was married to Mr. Walter Frederick Hedges, O BE., F.R.1.8.A., at Epping, London, recently. Miss Hare is a State-certificated nurse. Mr. Hedges was formerly88 words
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Article88 1934-03-11 12 "EVANS OF THE BROKE" FINDS IT AGAIN Cape Town, Saturday. Vice-Admiral Evans ("Evans of the 3roke"), who is carrying out a patrol cruise in the Antarctic on board H.M. Sloop Mllford, radios that he has arrived at Bouvet Island, one of the world's mystery places. The Island was88 words
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Article76 1934-03-11 12 BANKS' LOANS AT LOW INTEREST RATES Shanghai, Saturday. The experiment by the Commercial Bank of Shanghai of making small loans to the farmers in the Interior has proved a great success. As a result, other leading Shanghai banks have decided to establish special branches in the principal citiesSin Chew Jit Poh; Sin Kuo Min - 76 words
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Article25 1934-03-11 12 Canton, Saturday. It has been decided to Increase the tariff on rice imports by another 20 cts. a picul. Sin Kuo Mln.Sin Kuo Min - 25 words
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844 1934-03-11 12 Important Legal Ruling Imminent k DECISION of some importance, affecting the powers of the Criminal District Judge and the magistrates, will be given by Mr. Justice Gerahty in the course of the next week. His Lordship was asked to decide yesterday, during the hearing844 words
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Advertisement64 1934-03-11 12 gStoyfow to tfcr mit.- S S^Sh ft* a Xl N C CECUCI n *^M Should you slice your drives foozle oL HI J^" I—-*1 your approaches, duff your putts— or fJr^'fejSiSJ V^V *>W^ play like a Bobby T youil stiU 'tl*<Q eDJOy thC <first f the day and all if64 words
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Advertisement65 1934-03-11 12 inillHIIIIIISllll, \^D|6RMG I Jew W 5 DAILY MlRBOR.— Canraci Veidt s artrtry dombuUea M Bv| (h« pieUre. sad hta acUnc in the 4t»m*Uc InqnM- AVI L lO tH Uon and bur nine at the wU ke tcene mi once emrw a place amonc the da— ti af acreen hhtrtonW. The65 words
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Article320 1934-03-11 13 Private Schools Of Singapore HEALTH REQUIREMENTS KEEN interest has been aroused over the Sunday Times' revelations of the inefficiency of certain of Singapore's private schools. Appreciation has been expressed by parents at the warning given. It should be repeated that some private schools in the city are320 words
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Article, Illustration153 1934-03-11 13 MORE LUXURIOUS Refinements in the design of the radiator and bonnet and more luxurious interior appointments feature the appearance of the new Ford V-8. Dual down-draft carburetion and dual intake manifold give greater power and speed to the engine, increasing flexibl- lity itlld JSil-OUUIi.-oi. r^..U» ~.iti Oil153 words
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Article128 1934-03-11 13 RESULTS OF BILLIARDS TOURNAMENT I^OLLOWING are the results of the Amicable Athletic Association '•Gold Flake" billiards (4 .11) tournarr.ent: A. Class: Winner, Yeo Koon Yam; runner-up, Koh Cheng Moh. B. Class: winner, Tan Meng Chocn; runner-up. Tan Tee Tee. C. Class: 'Inner, Quek Chua Kirn; runner-up Yeo128 words
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Advertisement433 1934-03-11 13 NEW ECONOMY— II 2 INCH WHEELBASE NEW BEAUTY— NEW SPEED NEW COMFORT jQ Greater power and more petrol-economy through Dual Carburetion Increased Jl motoring comfort because of simplified Clear-vision no draft Ventilation— Easier riding through flexible springs, deeper seat cushions and softer cushion springs— Silent synchro-mesh gear shift-Distinctive new appearance—433 words
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Article, Illustration2030 1934-03-11 14 " Oldtimer - WAR WITH the APES "Oldtimer" SOME years before I went to Java, I heard a lecturer on palaeontology refer to the finding of the oldest known human remains in Java near Prinil in the valley of the Solo river. He mentioned the fact that an old Javanese legend describes a2,030 words
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Article244 1934-03-11 14 To the Editor of the Sunday Times Sir,— l have read with much Interest the article by Mr. L. Francke on Kuala Kangsar In the early nineties in your Issue of Feb. 25. and hope he will continue with a few more. "Rimba," another old "jungle wallah," whose244 words
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Advertisement213 1934-03-11 14 ause if Its supreme quality I A f/'.\ roW.. 9rT -^rjfk *#J' id outstanding merit, I J ,-< I I r ,H±tte- /l^Mk 9\ -x -a^P J "*vf Ovaltlne' U the most widely HffiHjgm I J I /WtCjf ySßfk rJßßPjlJyjj^r^J unlike ImM 'OralUne 1 'pi "d food beveraje In the213 words
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Advertisement471 1934-03-11 14 4 More Bargains at Whiteaways IT IS CUSTOMARY TO USE THE WORD BARGAIN WHEN ALLUDING TO EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD VALUE: PARTICULARLY DURING SALES. BUT, WE NOW USE IT WITH REFERENCE TO THE NEW GOODS ILLUSTRATED BELOW AND FEEL CONFIDENT THAT WHEN YOU HAVE EXAMINED THESE LINES, YOU WILL AGREE THAT WE471 words
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Article, Illustration1728 1934-03-11 15 EDWIN T. WOODHALL - EDWIN T. WOODHALL By SECRETS of SCOTLAND YARD PROM the period when the Thames ■T River MUI was taken over by Scotland Yar<* In 1839, efficient warfare against crooks began to smash lawlessness and make its effects felt In the protection of life and property along the1,728 words
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Article36 1934-03-11 15 TOKIO'S FORGOTTEN MEN TdUo Municipal Inspectors made the startling revelation last week that there an 400 unclaimed bodies in the city's four crematoriums. The majority are those of people found dead or dying in the streets.36 words
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Article64 1934-03-11 15 Tbe Hospital;, Board for 1934 will be constituted as follows: The Director of Medical and Health Services, s.s. chairman), the Resident Councillors Penan* and Malacca, ths Treasurer, StralU Settlements, the Chief Medical Officers Singapore, Penang and Malacca Dr. Cheng Ch_-« Hal, Mr. H L. K Oraburn. Dr. J.64 words
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Advertisement380 1934-03-11 15 Science throws new light on tooth decay Pain is nature's warning ■■■PBSS^HPI^HH that teeth are diseased. The |9f ~*^Br" cause of pain is usually Wr Mft^\ decay and an important M > *P' cause of decay is film on Rj A :j teeth, which science calls ft fisW "&L»* 4£m380 words
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Article1171 1934-03-11 16 SELANGOR Early Form In Cricket And Soccer (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. DURING the last Rugby season Selangor ws*s the only important iportlng district in the country which did not possess an Asiatic fifteen. THIS reproach is about to be removed. The V.M.C.A.1,171 words
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Article299 1934-03-11 16 NEGRI SEMBILAN (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban. Saturday. THE Negri Sembilan club maintained its unbeaten cricket record during the week when the visiting ."am from Tampin were well and truly defeated. That the Tampin side was much be- low the strength of the winners was: seen when299 words
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Article668 1934-03-11 16 PENANG (From Our Own Correspondent.) *THE cricket match of the week, be- tween the P.R.C. and the C.R.C. was a two-day affair and resulted In a handsome victory for the P.R.C. by nine wickets. Both sides were at full strength and some mammoth scores were expected.668 words
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Article, Illustration33 1934-03-11 16 T. \V Yates, B. C. Ehrke and J. N N. D. Harrison, the latest European recruits to the F.MJS. police, an of whom have fine public school and amateur iportlng records at Home.33 words
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Article218 1934-03-11 16 MALACCA (From Our Own Correspondent.) /\F the four cricket matches played last week-end, the St. Francis' Institution won both their games, against the Eurasian Volunteer Club and the Banda Kaba Club respectively. The Teachers' Association beat the High School, and the Chinese beat the St. Peter's218 words
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552 1934-03-11 16 SINGAPORE S.C.C. And Pulau Brani Start Soccer Season Well •T^HE SABA, championships tourna- ment, which concluded on Friday evening, produced some of the best amateur boxing ever seen In Singapore. The tournament this year was an enormous success, attracting 60 entries, flyweights, 13; bantamweights, 8; featherweights,552 words
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Advertisement270 1934-03-11 16 npf THE WOLF AT THE DOOR v SELDOM TO A SUN LIFE OF CANADA POLICYHOLDER. a modern life assurance policy ls. apart from Its primary purposes of protection and investment, one of the very finest stand -byes one can have ln a financial emergency. An example was given us by270 words
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Article665 1934-03-11 17 RIVAZ PUTS UP FINE PERFORMANCE (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. O. F. O. Rivaz, who has taken up cricket seriously this season, has been playing well of late. Last season he was unable to play this game while stationed at Port Swettenham due to665 words
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Article77 1934-03-11 17 Following are tae ties for the Singapore Swimming Club's R issian pool tournament Wednesday. W. W. Speid and F. W. Fargus vs. H. Gray and R. Land. P. H. Romney and R. S Wilson vs. N. G. Bishop and E. H. R. Uowerman. Thursday. E. B. Evans and77 words
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Article301 1934-03-11 17 ARSENAL DEFEAT THE VILLA London, Saturday. The following matches In the different divisions of the English League and the first division of the Scottish League played this afternoon resulted: Division I. Arsenal 3 Aston Villa 2 Birmingham 0 Stoke 1 I Blackburn 3 Liverpool 1 Derby 0Reuter - 301 words
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133 1934-03-11 17 BOXING AT PENANG ROUGH DIAMOND WINS OVER BOY NARA (From Our Own Corespondent.) Penang, Saturday. A monster crowd assembled at Wembly Park last night to see the boxing contest between Boy Nara, who Is regarded as Penang's best welterweight, and Rough Diamond, his rising compatriot The fight went the full133 words
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Article107 1934-03-11 17 The first match in the inter-club knockout competition for the Singapore Billiards Association's Challenge Cup was played off last night at the New Worlo when the Clerical Union met the Junior Civil Service Association. Results (Clerical Union mentioned first): Teo Slew Sun 150, Tan Bock Lim 150, Tan Then107 words
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Article65 1934-03-11 17 rIE following have been selected to play football for the Chartered Bank Recreation Club against the Land Of Ice XI in a friendly game on March 12 at Me Nair Road ground at 4.46 p.m. Tian Joo, Leng Hock, Jin Tong, Yun Chee Dodds, Koon Chye, Hock Hoe, Joo Thin,65 words
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Article1038 1934-03-11 17 POSITIONS OF TEAMS BEFORE YESTERDAY'S GAMES First Division. P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Arsenal til 31 17 7 7 51 33 41 Huddersfield (6) 31 16 6 9 68 43 41 Derby C. (7) 31 15 7 9 58 33 39 Tottenham (P) 32 161,038 words
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Article70 1934-03-11 17 In spite of the heavy rain that fell throughout the whole afternoon and the probability that the game would not be played, a fair crowd of enthusiasts turned up at the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday afternoon to see tht First Division League match bet-ween the Chinese and the70 words
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Advertisement43 1934-03-11 17 Directed \y YOU WANT THRaLS-DONT MISS AJ.HAMBRA w V n E S K I M O 'Ml ««iSshm MG M M The rre«te>t of all Van TDylw's imcckcs! i| OPENING Picturo. Thrills such as you have never seen befoie! IN' A FEW DAYS!43 words
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Advertisement366 1934-03-11 17 K^^fl i>* similo Lmtkt. ImrnmniO. Cn|tw<. at 2 fan V9b^V JKM/ 10 month*, fed on C*» 1 Cc« W.nntr of fou I^^^VH^V V^V/ fint Pnzm in CkiM Beauty Cm+ttiuom. WmJuff (OW GATE BUILDS PRIZE WINNERS f U^S»_ I^. With this Food Baby's little body is built up on B^fl B^^**v366 words
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Article83 1934-03-11 18 Tha replay of the tie in the "A" Division of the Women's March Medal at the Singapore Golf Club resulted in a win for Mrs. S. P. Holmes-Smith. Mrs Herbert Chapman, widow of the manager of the Arsenal Football Club, is to act as hostess In the club83 words
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Article206 1934-03-11 18 HUGE GOVT. GRANT TO PENANG FLYING CLUB (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Saturday. The Government have donated $40,000 for the equipment of the Penang Flying Club and a grant of $25,000 in respect of 1934, and have invited the Club to apply in due course for a renewal of the206 words
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Article168 1934-03-11 18 PRACTICAL GRATITUDE UNEMPLOYMENT FUND RECEIVES £50 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Saturday. A remarkable example of gratitude for help rendered through the Service Company at Port Dickson has come to light. This unit was created in 1930 for out-of-work Europeans. It was commanded by its own officers, but run168 words
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Article355 1934-03-11 18 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Saturday. LAST year, for the first time in the history of Penang cricket, the Chinese— particularly Eu Cheow Teik, Oh Chong Seng, L" i Cheng Hock and Tan A' Ec— took a prominent part In inter-state matches. Eu Cheovz Telk was also355 words
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Article108 1934-03-11 18 TO GIVE THREE EXHIBITIONS IN SINGAPORE Willie Smith, the famous billiards professional, will give three exhibitions during his present stay in Singapore. The first will be on Tuesday at 6.30 p.m. In the cafe of John Little and Co., Ltd. Admission will be free by ticket. The professional108 words
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Article358 1934-03-11 18 ENTERPRISE OF WYNSOMERS' TEAM Referring to an article In The Sunday Times of Peb. 25, 'Tairplay" writes: I shall be grateful If you will allow me a small space to refer to one or two points In regard to the recent women's hockey tournament In Kuala358 words
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Advertisement213 1934-03-11 18 CLIMAXING ALL SCREEN SPECTACLES! Roman lesions .turning from foreign lands slave marts seething with glorious girts in chains sinuous dancers whirling in imperial bancuet halls! And CANTOB Never was EDDIE ss) funny AN ofefcy/OP BEAUTY, SONG AND LAUGHTJ&R as the gorgeous GOtDW YN GIRLS make ruins of Rome and a213 words
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Advertisement108 1934-03-11 18 1. W.J.W. 38. —Aching Back? WHEN you feel overcome by pains in the hack or kidneys, apply Sloan's Liniment quickly. You will instantly feel a healthy circulation of the blood, soothing, healing warmth that drives the pain away. Soon you are a new man. X^ > Any kind of joint108 words
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Article498 1934-03-11 19 the World of Badminton E. J. Vass* Remarkable Record Will Oppose Samuel Again The Game In Canada Magnificent Club House For Players Slow Motion Pictures Of Champion In Action Annual Meeting Of Singapore Association Shortly. f}V J. Vass. considered the finest bad- i minton player in Malaya, has a remarkable498 words
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Article, Illustration9 1934-03-11 19 The management committee of The Useful 8.F., for 1934.9 words
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Article, Illustration28 1934-03-11 19 iiroup phutograph oi uii;.^.--, of the Straits Chinese It League and Paya Lebar Lpsworth League taken before a friendly game recently. The Straits Chinese League won by 6—%.28 words
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Article, Illustration1040 1934-03-11 19 Report O» Year's Activities ■FOLLOWING is he fifth annual re- port of the Selango- Badminton Association. Kuala Lumpur. Membership: 12 teams were affiliated during the year as compared wi»i ;?ven in 19: Finance The Association started its financial year with a credit balance of $196.96. The year1,040 words
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Article, Illustration664 1934-03-11 19 Taiplng. Saturday. DISPLAYING better courtcraft, the Ipoh Novices Party defeated the. Badminton Champions of Larut (Tal- 1 ping Physical Culture League) by 3' matches to 2. Foo Chong Hal and Cheah Eng Kee. considered to be Tai- j ping's best doubles pair, were surprisingly defeated by Toh664 words
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Article, Illustration233 1934-03-11 19 With the Help of Kruschen for nine years now i nave used Kruschen Salts and could not do wi'hout them. I take a third of a teaspoon in a cup of water as hot as I can drink It. No sickness, no headaches now. I233 words
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Advertisement141 1934-03-11 19 Fruit at its freshest and finest, X^nßP'^^ i^Sin^^-s 4^r pure sugar and unfailing quality X/Bul &Z^BB£r Jt nave made Messrs. Chivrrs' Jams \^Bf -^Vfuffs^^^^^ world-wide favourites. Thousand* \^al^yj3^ -tifCr^^^ own orchards are made Into jam >^ the day they are picked. ChiversJams AQENTS SINGAPORE. [SANDILANDS. BUTTERY CO.. PENANG. f STRENGTHENS141 words
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Advertisement230 1934-03-11 19 Post this Coupon ts4»j INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOLS I Colonial LU. of London. HZ IMB. Robinson Road. Singapore Please send me jrour free booklet containing particulars of the Coorse of training BKKORE which I have marked Commercial Salesmanship Training Architecture Accountancy Clerk of works Secretarial Building Contractor* Shorthand Engineering:-^ Typewriting Civil230 words
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Article, Illustration32 1934-03-11 20 VICE-ADMIRAL MATSUSHITA and captains of both Japanese warships visiting Singapore paid homage, at the Japanese Temple in Paya Lebar. to the dead. A group at the ceremony.32 words
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Article, Illustration49 1934-03-11 20 TWO of the c*—. a 3 utjMM seen at yesterday's Young '"omen's Christian Association THE MALAY COSTUMES on the left attracted much attention at the fete, as did those of Miss Jaanlta Ramsay and her. small friend. on the right. SOME of the smiling waitresses at the Y.W.C.A. fete49 words
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Advertisement201 1934-03-11 20 CALL OB RING UP Bang Tbeng Si Co. FOR PIANO REPAIRS PIANO TUNING. HIRE AND REMOVALS. (Piano repairs a speciality.) TeL 6958. 103-105, SELEGIE ROAD. For the First time l|H cigarettes packed in NATURAL WOOD to retain their perfect condition EVERYONE knows that wood These Peter Jacksons are made of201 words
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Advertisement279 1934-03-11 20 Cbe Beat in jfumtture I For Value, Quality, and Design. •flana txnq furniture Co. Factory 7O. Sophia Road. Slnraporc 113, SELEGIE RO/»D. COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England.) lira. Life, Marine, Accident, Guarantee and Motor. Aaaeta £60,000,000. Arthur C Potts, Manager Underwriter Eastern Branch, Singapore, A WORLD SURPRISE!279 words
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