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Title Section19 1931-01-10 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,230 ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, &S. SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article478 1931-01-10 1 The slump m silver has created a critical position m Shanghai, where there is a possibility of Chinese buyers refusing to meet import contracts and a feeling of gloomy helplessness pervades the commercial community Page 11. In an important statement on India's future the Premtei declared that478 words
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Article1188 1931-01-10 1 Quicquid c.gunt homines nostn est farrago Libelli Juvenal. The Topicist salutes the memory of one of Malaya's best m Arshak Sarkies, who passed over this week after a short illness. It was a happy circumstance that his last moments were spent m the Penang which he1,188 words
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Advertisement227 1931-01-10 1 WING LOONG. FOR HIGH CLASS TAILORING. Style. Cut to Finish Guaranteed 32, HIGH STREET. f RAFF L E S H O T E I'I A SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT OF The Famous Moscow Trio Toropoff Goncharoff I Vera Velkova <• WHO WILL ATPEAR X *J* TO-NIGHT DURING DINNER DANCE 1 X ADMISSION227 words
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Advertisement136 1931-01-10 1 I'TILOTSDPER-WASP"! I RADIO RECEIVERS FOR BATTERY OR A. C. MAINS OPERATION. CHEAPEST, BEST, AND MOST POPULAR RANGE 14 TO 500 METRES-RESULTS GUARANTEED <§> WRITE FOR BOOKLET. w S HUTTENBACH, LAZARUS SONS, LTD. I SINGAPORE. Phone 5868. Cables "Habiture." EUROPE I "Renowned by recommenJation" I TO-NIGHT. DINNER MENU. TO-NIGHT. 1 V136 words
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Advertisement74 1931-01-10 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. About Dunlcp tyres— Page 20. Morris Cowley value P^.ge 4. Hctel announcements Page 1. Whiteaway's stcck-taking rale Page T. Cinema and enurempnt quide Page 2. Start taking "Phvllosan" to-day— Page 8. Safeguard health with a Kelvinator Pagel. Babies love Cow and Gate Milk food— Page 4. Have you74 words
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Advertisement12 1931-01-10 1 WING LOONG. THE RECOGNISED HOUSE FOR EUROPEAN TROPICAL SUTTB, 32, HIGH STREET.12 words
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Advertisement338 1931-01-10 2 For j j The Most Tasteful Dishes The Most Delicious Pastry jlj and Confectionery •\l And the Best Service at tH Moderate Prices j Try J THE i CAPITOL RESTAURANT 1 *H Our LUNCHES and DINNERS JM 1 are ot a QUALITY unequalled j m Malaya. J H 'hone 4906338 words
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Advertisement476 1931-01-10 2 I Victoria ..Theatre j pl^^MMI ALL NEW TALKING EQUIPMENT I" f^^^^^^^^mjl 9|j NOW BEING INSTALLED- l^^^ |l I perfection m machinery goes to make Matinees To-day To-morrow. 1 1 j PERFECT SOUND PRODUCTION. jjj I Watch for, Opening Date £t 4fZ TO NlflUT QiJ WITH THE LATEST jjj 0.10 T\J-Wliani476 words
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Miscellaneous385 1931-01-10 2 THE WEEK. Saturd.iv. Itth. High Water. 02 .35. 88 ft.. 14 14. 9.6 ft Penan g Races. Golf Garrison G. C. Medal Competition K.ut- OOTi G. C Medal Competition. Kt-ppcl G. C Medal Competition. Opemnß of Mount Emily Swimming Pool— 4 pm Rueby Malaya Cup final. Singapore vs Perak. Kua'a385 words
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Article479 1931-01-10 3 DEATH-BEDS OF KINGS. I RESEARCH AT OXFORD. (Inquiries To-day Into Thei Maladies. Oxford, Dec. 6. I Was William Rufus accidentally shot < I deliberately assassinated? Did a "surfeit I lampreys" really cause the death of Henry I. Was Richard 11. murdered at Pontefract. c I was he allowed to escape479 words
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Article598 1931-01-10 3 Lord David Cecil on Revival of Hate. Lord David Cecil lectured entertainingly on The Art of Cursing" at a meeiing held at Seaford Hou*e. Belgrave-square. b. permission 3f Lady Howard de Walden. m p. id of the Kentish Town Day Nursery. The Lecturer expressed regret at598 words
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Article571 1931-01-10 3 Mr. Winston Churchill's Tribute. Mr Churchill attended the thirty-third an- nual dinner of the Association of Men cf Kent ana Kentish men. m London recently. An apology for absence was received from Major Astor. M.P.. and Lady Violet A<tor Re-ponding to th^ t oas t cf571 words
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Article69 1931-01-10 3 Ipoh Breach of Trust Charges. (From Our Own Oofpondent Ipoh. Jan. 8. The prolonged magisterial enquiry into the charges of breach of trust against H. Michaelovitch, late manager for Messrs. Storch Bros, at Ipoh. ended m the committal of the accused to the next Assizes on charges of69 words
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Advertisement82 1931-01-10 3 I FLECTRiciTY I 1 I** ECONOMY AND SERVICE 1 i MUNICIPAL ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT. j cnN 'srr^iiNc into dollars. Ta l *s. rf^^ and vice-versa from 2 3 to "P 1:5 ascending by 1 32 d. H**' j RUPEES INTO DOLLARS. f and vice-versa from 140 to q% «j j 161)82 words
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Advertisement118 1931-01-10 3 I FKST FOOL ™OF' OIL E^^ @@@@@@fe I i 930 SLffK J"™ 1 COLD STARTING OIL ENG|NE I I 1930. ENTIRELY NEW COLD STARTING ENGINE f SPARES K^^^Sj|3^^ lOK jjP EWK^^^^^iT^^J DETAILS (g\ r->v ijjW3l_^^l i itTi^^MlM^M^^^fiOT^B v§' I SA MEREU ABILITY-SIMPLER DESiGS-20% CHFAPFR I f RANGE 10 BM.P: TO118 words
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Article913 1931-01-10 4 INHOSPITABLE VILLAGES. Roads, Rules, and Manners. Paris, Dec. 6. Such a large part of the foreign trade of Prance consists of those invisible exports which are represented by the money spent m the sountry by tourists that it is not surprising that the tourist industry has913 words
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Article132 1931-01-10 4 Mr. Morrison, the Minister of Transport, informed Mr. Everard. last week, m the House of Commons, that grants had been made by his department m respect of the installation oi traffic control by coloured light signals of British manufacture to the following urban authorities: Eastbourne, Reading. Coventry Leicester.132 words
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Article38 1931-01-10 4 The Gulf Oil Corporation has formally aban dcned a search for oil on the Isthmus o: Panama, the Corporation considering the searcl useless. It is stated that a quarter of a mlllior pounds has been spent on investigating.38 words
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Article399 1931-01-10 4 CAR COLOURS. induced by Perusal of U.S.A. "Press Bulletin." In these days, when Governments decree vhat we shall eat and when we shall drink, md Fashion decides wherewithal we shall be 1 :lothed, it comes as no great surprise to learn ,hat m America, where they399 words
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Article292 1931-01-10 4 Concerning Deaf Motorists and Driving Licences. It is net surprising that a good deal of anxiety regarding their attitude towards the new driving licence application form should be felt at the present time by motorists who are "hard of hearing." (says the Autocar). Section C. which has292 words
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Article215 1931-01-10 4 Two Children of Many Parents. Less than twenty miles from the heart of the capital, m the midst of one of the Londoner's favourite beauty spots, are two cars built from scrap. The engines belonged to two aeroplanes, the chassis came from heaven knows where; but it is215 words
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Article59 1931-01-10 4 j During 1927-28 the gross expenditure by British local authorities on roads and bridges (including expenditure defrayed out of loans but excluding loan charges* was £58.798.707 In addition, payments amounting to £59"(.544 f were made during the year from Government i funds m connection with arterial road works59 words
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Advertisement167 1931-01-10 4 The MORRIS COWLEY has always been the best VAUJt YOU COULD BUY. I II llf^v y Kg THE MORRIS COWLEY SALOON $2,060 ex works. 18 better than Looked at from every angle equipment, comfort, rer appearance, performance and economy m running the Morris Cowley gives the greatest measure of OTHFR167 words
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Advertisement251 1931-01-10 4 V;v.>y.,; Cow Gate is die Ideal 1 0 for Babies m Malaya when gestivc* trouble* ar so gen 1 and >o grievous m their resul Made from the finest Hnuli West Country milk, ron lerci light and digestible by if* d process, it bring* the vi.alitv o( the fresh y,reon251 words
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Article141 1931-01-10 5 Indian Prince the Owner of 300 Cars. ''"ur correspondent writes: I read m Boston, Mass. USA., newspaper that 1 ''itrajah of PaUala, one of the wealthy n princes, maintains a fleet of 300 autos 42 of which are of the most expensive ton* m )k( I believe,141 words
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Article390 1931-01-10 5 Laying Them on Cambered Roads. On several occasions m the past we have emphasised the importance of using the white line only where circumstances really justify its employment (says the Autocar). If it Is unwisely used, it will soon tend to be disregarded, and this would be a390 words
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Article354 1931-01-10 5 Humanity of Paris Streets. There is something so intensely human about the Paris streets that one does hope they will not be too much Americanised now that the numerous delegates have returned from the Washington Road Congress and are bubbling over with enthusiasm for parkings, one-way traffic,354 words
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Article314 1931-01-10 5 How Some People Maul a Beautiful Piece of Mechanism. j I One o.'ten hears a man. when contemplating the purchase of a car, running over the relative merits of various makes, and making disparaging remarks of some as not good enough for him to drive.314 words
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Article278 1931-01-10 5 •Wheels That Make Car Move Sideways. I No country In the world has so acute a I parking problem as the' United States. i And, necessity being the mother of invention, U.S.A. has evolved the Walker Parcar a device which, according to the inventor, enables the driver278 words
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Article388 1931-01-10 5 Difference m s. d. When Driving Fast or Moderately. It is almost ineflUble that a young man should be lacking m the wherewithal, and almost equally inevitable that the young driver should be a fast driver, and the two characteristics of exuberant youthfulness do not go388 words
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Article221 1931-01-10 5 A Hair-raising Experience with Sir William Letts. I wonder whether Sir William Letts ever remembers the hair-raising experience he gave me one day on a run to Brighton and beck? He had just come over from America with the I "Locomobile," a steam car. I was221 words
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Article184 1931-01-10 5 Advantage of Checking Inflation Weekly. Being free, air is regarded as unimportant by otherwise careful motorists. So observes Mr. C. H. Getz (Ideal Motor Co.) Pisk tyre dealer. He adds that lack of free air, can, and often does, prove an unnecessary and wasteful expense m motor184 words
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Advertisement229 1931-01-10 5 BETTER I ITHAN lib 1931 AUSTHI7I I MANY NEW IMPROVEMENTS. I LARGER BODY 1 j COUPLED FOUR WHEEL BRAKES I IMPROVED GEAR CHANGE 1 OIL GAUGE NOW STANDARi) j I* NEW SHAPE RADIATOR j AIR CLEANER I LARGER PETROL TANK 1 PNEUMATIC UPHOLSTERY I PRiri? TOURER $1,250 I mit SALOON229 words
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Advertisement285 1931-01-10 5 I lEASONS FOR THE SUPERIORITY I l 9 OF I I THE AaU US iI¥WaMaBaF/ riv 1 rr 'TOURER $1,495 1 WO. I The appe^ranoe^^he^hevrolet gives I PW—tff <rf iti amazing quality and performance. I I The car is low built without being squat; is lengthy I I without being285 words
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1247 1931-01-10 6 Will there be a Change in the Cup Competition? Drawbacks of the present System: Big Development Foreshadowed: Will there be an All-British League? The Arsenal's New Ground. IN English lootball all eyes are on. the F.A Cup competition The sieve has been appLed mm most of the weaklings removed prior1,247 words
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Article1257 1931-01-10 6 HOW SHE BEGAN: MEMORABLE "DEBUT" IN NICKELODEON. (Free Press and N.A.N.A. Copyright. > UF m Menden. Con., the Ponselle family were mighty proud of their Rosie Wouldn't you m proud if you had a little girl who kept Ihw house filled with music so you1,257 words
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Article496 1931-01-10 6 Beauty The New Way. *I*HE eyes are the most expressive feature ill one's face. They are. indeed, the windows of the soul, for through these the soul directs its power and makes its thought and will known to others. That all women have not been endowed with tine,496 words
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Article819 1931-01-10 6 28 LANGUAGES. Doesn't 'Know' All He Works With. Washington. w Although Wilfred Stevens, who recently re- turned to the State Department as chief translator, has translated official documents m 38 or more languages, he insists that he doesn't know that many that no person can expect to819 words
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Article137 1931-01-10 6 Man-eaters Cause Labour Shortage. Johannesburg:, Dec. 7. With the inset of the trcpical rains Nyasaland is suffering from a plague of man-eating lions which m certain districts is seriously affecting the native labour supply on the tobacco plantations, as labourers are refusing to work unless j an137 words
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Article53 1931-01-10 6 Miss Winifred Gladys Block, of Queen's-rond, Mitcham. who died from heart failure the day before she was to be married, was buried m Mite ha n parish churchyard, wearing the wedding dress and her engagement and wedding; rings. A photograph of her fiance and her wed--4 ding bouquet were placed53 words
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Article402 1931-01-10 6 110,000 Miles and No Accidents. rriedrichshafen, Dec. 4. This year's Zeppelin season has now Rim to its end. and the airship is stowed a war m its shed for overhauling. During the year thfl Count Zeppelin has covered about 140.000 miles m 2.300 working hours, which means402 words
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Article1523 1931-01-10 6 f stars' Rise to Fame: The Girl Said No: 8.1.P. Picture on Way Here: Story of Suspense: Comedian Who Irapi. j vises: Camera "flogs": Chorus Shuns Publicity I I <By Our Film Correspondent*. I N Hall Shot at: Sujirise it the Capitol md The Girl Said1,523 words
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Article839 1931-01-10 7 Academy President at W of 48. Taking everything into consideration Lor< -tighten. PR.A -Baron Leighton of StrettonVIM was born on December 3. 1830 was metier artist than anybody had any right v xpect him to be. writes the Times Art Critic m the occasion of the great839 words
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Article75 1931-01-10 7 Carnival Processions Illegal. Coblence, Dec. 29. Owing to the economic crisis the Coblence authorities have decided to forbid all carnival processions this winter and spring. Carnival Dlays such a part, m the popular life of the T^hineland that this is most significant. Berlin, Deo. 29. The75 words
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Article84 1931-01-10 7 Heaviest For Half a Century. Paris. Dec. 31. The year 193n has been marked by an extraordinarily large rainfall, the greatest since the organisation of scientific meteorology m Prance m 1873. This applies both to Paris and to most places m the country. Hitherto 1922 held the84 words
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Advertisement313 1931-01-10 7 GREAT STOCKTAKING SATE COMMENCES ON I MONDA V JANUAR Y THE IgTH Cost Price, Previous Prices Xiferked Values Ignored on all Excess Stock. ALL REMNANTS AT HALF MARKED PRICE Business Hours 8.30 am to 5.3» pjn. Satarjay 8.30 am to 2 p.m. WHITEAWAY LAIDLAW Co. Ltd SINGAPORE 1 A I313 words
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Article198 1931-01-10 8 Special Emergency Measures. Paris. Dec. 27. B«m^ MttMfla exempt from the effeeu of thWvrld depression. France is slowly but surely being drawn into the whirlpool, as appears Irom the official unemployment returns which have passed the ten thousand mark. Though that number is insignificant compared with Germany.198 words
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Article92 1931-01-10 8 French Pretender's Message to His "Subjects." Paris, Dec. 27. In a new Year's message to his "subjects," the French Pretender, the Duke of Guise (styled the "Heir of forty Kings" by the Action Francaise m publishing the message) makes the French Republic responsible lor all the ills that92 words
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Article97 1931-01-10 8 Paris, Nov. 28. A number cf Poris taxicab drivers were leaving their garage* this morning when yellov sand fell, and gave the taxicabs a coating. At Etampes a heavy fall of sand is reporte* to havr occurred about two o'clock this mem ing Suggestions have been97 words
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628 1931-01-10 8 rOC H GIRDLE COMPLETED. << The Prince's Call to Young I Men. I I The girdle of lamp", symbolising a bond of i service and remembrance, whose kindling was begun m the famous UppeY Room at Popcrirghe. and new lirks the scattered groups628 words
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Article153 1931-01-10 8 Russian Allegations Against Officials. Moscow, Dec. 27. Seasoning its editorials wiih uncompl mentary remarks about Japan, the Press features the official communique outlining the Soviet's reasons I for cloriner the Vladivostok branch of the Bank of Korea. This communique contains grave charges against the branch officials who.153 words
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Article68 1931-01-10 8 Lisbon. Nov. 28. i Proceedings against Franz Piechowski. the Danzigcr who assissinated Dr. von Baligand. the German Ambassador to Portugal, m June i last, have been completed by the military triI bunal here. I Piechowski has been sent to a mental hospital m Lisbon. Piechowski, who had escaped68 words
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Article66 1931-01-10 8 Melbourne, Nov. 28. I Richard Buckley, aged sixty-seven, accused 5 of the murder seven years ago of Thomaf Berriman. a bank manager, was found guilty to-day, and sentenced to death. Another man, Angus Murray, who was alsc involved m the murder, was hanged six yean66 words
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Advertisement370 1931-01-10 8 nT\ £1 Wj Italasia Ltd R j^l P^ (Incorporated m S.S. I Ji' A'*^j^B w^^^ Singapore, Pcnang I Kuala Lumpur and 1 I Ipoh. m I [1 imiGESTION Banished by Kruscheit I suffered for some years from a bad stomach. I used to feel very miserable after meals. The doctor370 words
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Advertisement298 1931-01-10 8 ywwa^BWWBMBMHHWIMLi^ ,_W--,- l 1 l --v-v- %v&&gMmBMHm!!l/$l!l K erm Nothing iuiilil I Start taking PIL-O-SAN 1 Vj+Uf\ I i OBTAINABLE AT ALL CHEMISTS AND STORES, 1 at $1.50 and $2.60. The $2.60 size contains double the quantit] I Distributors: ADAMSON, GILFILLAN Co., Ltd. Singapore and Branches. k> Natural Chemicals. Ltd.,298 words
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Advertisement369 1931-01-10 9 BUSINESS CARDS. M^ASSAcflf ISS FUMIKO 22 Dhoby (ihaut. MARBLE FLOORING TILES. WM.APORE CASKET CO. \m. I 3. Prnhas Road. I ..vender Strrrt Phone 6075. MASSAGE HALL. W.- BAM AND MISS HANA ♦:0. Waterloo Street TELEPHONE 7467. DONT WEAR A TRUSS I Rupture ApNew discovery. No lumpy I L% vpruigs, dur-369 words
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Advertisement636 1931-01-10 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL I NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE Is hereby given that tenders an now invited for the following materials a services, and that particulars of such tender may be obtained m the Tender Room. Municipa Offices Supply of 6.500 tons of Gas Coal. Deliver} end of March. 1931 Dan- of636 words
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Advertisement693 1931-01-10 9 I NOTICES, j NOTICK. 1 With reference to MMI Cheong Koon Seng J^r Cos noLc? regarding the sale of School 'furniture etc. at NO: 13 OLDHAM LANE j SINGAPORE NOTICE h hereby given that an application has been nied m the Supreme Court of Singapore for an order setting aside693 words
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Advertisement425 1931-01-10 9 I AUCTION SALES. I DISTRESS SALE. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE I STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. In the cause of Methodist Episcopal Building and Nation Board U— mm Versus AUCTION SALE"" ALL THE SCHOOL FURNITURE. ETC to be held at No. 13 Oldham Lane On Wednesday Jan. 14,425 words
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Advertisement410 1931-01-10 9 GOVERNMENT EVENING CUSSES j I RAFFLES INSTITUTION. j Subject to there being a sufficient number of students to I justify their formation, classes will be held m the follow- I I ing subjects and will commence on Monday Jan. 19th. 1931 f I 1 Mathematlf CHNICAL COMMERCIAL. I I 2.410 words
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Advertisement446 1931-01-10 9 fcOTY'S I 1 PARFUM PARIS. I "THE FRAGRANCE OF GAIETY." OBTAINABLE FROM ALL DISPENSARIES. > Sole Agents DUPffiE BR<&, LTD. THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. The Premier Morning Daily m Malaya a live "news" paper— 3o-40 columns of new* daily Also the best Medium for Advertising. Delivered with the Chota Hazri446 words
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750 1931-01-10 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATURDAY. JANUARY 10, I931. INDIA'S HOME RULE. The statement by the Premier, recorded m to-day's cable news, is the most important one which has been made m regard to the Round Table Conference. Mr. Mac Donald sees no danger to the rest of the Empire m giving750 words
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Article423 1931-01-10 10 Mr. J. V. G. Mills has been appointed to act temporarily as a Judge of the Supreme Court. Straits Settlements. The tender of Chop Soon Huat Lee has been accepted out of 20 for the erection of a Malay Vernacular School and quarters at Tanjong Kling. Singapore. On the occasion423 words
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Article683 1931-01-10 10 DEATH OF MR. ARSHAK SARKIES. A POPULAR HOST. Passing of Well-Known Malayan Personality. We regret to record the death which took place at the E. and O. Hotel, Penang, yesterday morning, of Mr. Arshak Sarkies. at the age of 62 years. Mr. Sarkies. who had been m indifferent health for683 words
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Article170 1931-01-10 10 Arrangements for Departure on Thursday. His Excellency, Major-General H. L. Pritchard, C.8., C.M.G., D.5.0., vacates the Command of the Troops. Malaya, and sails for the United Kingdom m H. T. Nevasa on Thursday. January 15th. The departure ceremony will take place on the wharf alongside which170 words
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Article161 1931-01-10 10 "The Girl Said No" at the Alhambra. One of the most hilarious of comedies. "The Girl Said No", with William Haines and Leila Hyams m the principal roies, should draw crowded houses to the Alhambra over the weekend. The opening night house showed ready appreciation of the breezy161 words
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Article471 1931-01-10 10 A ROTARY APPEAL. The Danger of Kecomitv < A Tiffin Club. There was no special address at weekly luncheon meeting of the R. of Singapore, but several matters of I nature were discussed. Mr. S. Q. Wong was m the ctu mentioned that Sir Miles Lamp British471 words
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Article100 1931-01-10 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES. London, Jan. 9, 5.15 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: 1 Spot £117 116 (down £2 14 16) Forward £118 7 16 (down £2 14 16). I The market is easy. Messrs. Symington and100 words
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Article145 1931-01-10 10 Life Saving, Gymnastics a»d Ambulance Instruction. Members of the V.M.C.A. who are Interested m life saving are requested to note that t Instruction classes will be held at the Swimming Pool, Fort Canning on Monday ami Friday each week commencing January 12 ih at 5.15 p.m. Those who145 words
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Article73 1931-01-10 10 I Members of Committee oi Appeal. 1 It Is notified m the Gazette that I ing are members of the committtr i under the Cinematograph Films Ordu. 1931 I The Inspector-General of P>-li< (Chairmam. Hon. The Commissions S.S.. < Vice-Chairman Hon. Tin [for Chinese Affairs. SS. inspect.': Singapore73 words
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Article21 1931-01-10 10 I The Dunlop Rubber Company m< their prices of r.LI pneumatic m<»t«»t j tubes 10 per cent from to-day21 words
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Advertisement231 1931-01-10 10 WMMR fl M is the whisk/ I whose biggest re- commendation is /v\ found inside the bottle Born 1820 still going strong. <^r CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong. (Incorporated m Shanghai* 90 Robinson Road Telephone 6228 BY SPECIAL KW^ -^L *^S "M. THE231 words
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Advertisement79 1931-01-10 10 f i 2 I C j! 1 L-«— r ril BURGLARS WHO BROKE INTO a Sussex mansion sat down at the kitchen table and consumed the entire contents of the larder. "They came to prey but they remained to scoff." What about a "GAFLAC" POLICY GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE79 words
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112 1931-01-10 11 EFFECT OF SILVU "SLIDE/ furettfi Imports to China Musi Soon Cease." Far Eastern Service.] Shanghai. Jan. 9. paralysing commerce anc realty arttftnl. Importers art of wholesale refusal by ii.i c t import contracts owing <i< preciation of silver. Pur--:tnation is likely seriously to affect ■nment112 words
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Article264 1931-01-10 11 Amcrit an Concern at Declining Trade Uith China. f Reuter's Service. 1 Washington. Jan. 8. indenftood that the Senate sub-com-h has been investigating the causes Him m Sino-American trade will nd the President to enter into internajimatrons for a silver loan to China amount is not mentioned*264 words
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Article57 1931-01-10 11 Mr Thomas Upton's Gratitude to Glasgow. British Radio Official Service] Rugby. Jan. 9. Walter Runciman. the shipowner, has I £25 000 to Newcastle Infirmary for an of nurses' houses, and Sir Thomas lias presented £10.000 to Glasgow for the nee of ooor mothers and children m meI his57 words
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Article43 1931-01-10 11 I'ublic School Boys Leave for West Indies. British Radio Official Service] Rugby. Jan. 9. cth Public Schools Empire tour began flay. *hen a party of boys left for the I Indies and British Guiana, sailing from onmouth on the s.s. Camito.43 words
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Article32 1931-01-10 11 British Airwoman m San Francisco. I Reiner's Service, i San I i.uk im (i. Jan. 9. I her world flight the Hon. Mrs uce arrived here from Oregon to-day.32 words
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Article133 1931-01-10 11 Adelphi Hotel Manager Fined. v iilty to a charge of holding cabaret without obtaining the permission Mi Moreau, manager of the H was yesterday fined $150 by Mr. the Fourth Police Magistrate. A Mallal. who appeared on behalf 1 Ued, said that a clerk was instructed for the133 words
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Article237 1931-01-10 11 SERIOUS COTTON STRIKE OUTLOOK. EMPLOYERS' ULTIMATUM. t General Lock-out Ordered foi Next Saturday. I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. 1 I ti. i .1. London, Jan. 9. I Unless the strike of the 3.500 operatives ir r Urn n;ne Burnley cotton mills against the more «ms per man system terminates a237 words
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Article112 1931-01-10 11 Steps Taken to Remedy Position. [Reuter's Sen-ice. J Geneva. Jan. 9. The Liberian representative at the League of Nations writes m the local press that immediately upon the receipt of the League Commission s report m September the Liberian Government tcok steps to remove the cause of112 words
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Article69 1931-01-10 11 Fog- Delayed Shipping Released. [British Radio Official Service] Rugby. Jan. 9. Slight snow fell during the night m London for the first time this winter. Fog remains m some areas but tends to decrease and much delayed shipping was enabled to move. Throughout yesterday and until this69 words
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Article49 1931-01-10 11 Conspiracy to Dynamite Hotels. [Reuter's Service. 1 New York. Jan. 8. Havana messages state that the police have discovered a plot to dynamite a number of Cuban hotels and have arrested several suspects at whose headquarters very powerful dynamite bombs are alleged to have been found.49 words
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Article44 1931-01-10 11 i Italian Airman Rejoins Seaplane Squadron. i [Reuter's Service. t Rome. Jan. 8. A Port Natal message states that Captain < Donuatelli, whose aeroplane came down with engine trouble, resumed his flight and has re- I joined General Balbo's squadron here. i44 words
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Article224 1931-01-10 11 j Geylang Market to be Abolished. Th? following was amongst action taken at n meeting of Committee No. 2. held on January sth. It is noted that the Commissioners cannot license hawkers on Crown land m Eu Tong Sen Street as such land is neither a public street224 words
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120 1931-01-10 11 NO DANGER IN GIVING INDIA SELF-GOVERNMENT. PREMIER'S DECLARATION. r Gandhi as Arbitrator on Minorities Problem IReuter's Service.] London, Jan. 8. l Mr. Ramsay Mac Donald, m a speech a Seaham Harbour, referring to the Round Tabl< 1 Conference, said: "A situation is being built vi i m relation to Indian120 words
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468 1931-01-10 11 I British Radio Official Service i Rujrby, Jan. 9. The completion of the work of the Federal Structure sub-committee,, which had und?r examination some of the most intricate and 'vital issues before the el. -legates, marks a Infinite and extremely important stags m the Round Table468 words
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Article723 1931-01-10 11 Time for Construction has Arrived. fßriti'i. Radio Official Service] Rugby, Jan. 8. The general survey of the problems referred by the Indian Round Table Conference to its' Federal Structure sub-Committee was completed to-day. Lord Sankey. the chairman, anticipates that by Monday morning his report, representing the maximum723 words
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133 1931-01-10 11 CARDIFF MEETING. Work May be Resumed on Monday. [British Radio OlScial Sorvics.] Ru«f>y, Jan. 9. t The hope that the South Wales mine stope page will be settled to-day is strengthened by P the announcement that the miners' leaders have agreed upon terms which, if133 words
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Article238 1931-01-10 11 Shanghai Council's Decision. [Reuter's Par Eastern Service.] Shanghai, Jan. 9. The Municipal Council, after long controversy. f has decided to abolish dog-racing m the International Settlement from March 31. The decision is fully supported by the British Consul. The Council is prepared to take over the238 words
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Article171 1931-01-10 11 Murder Charge Against Especkerman. A^ the result of the death of Mr. Den Dekker. the Eurasian who was assaulted m hh iiouse at Sea Avenue. Katong. recently, the charge against A. Especkerman, the Eurasian who is alleged tc have committed the assault, has been altered to cue of171 words
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Advertisement156 1931-01-10 11 5 n?®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®® 15^^ 1 1 PARFUM I j JEAN PATOU TIE 1 If UTCITI Jy/W^^^^k Ilia "fiLlulllrUL I) jf/^SlfB FRAGRANCE, f i I A Ws*k£!lPVs ADIE V SAGESSE I 1 Ot/E SAIS JE LE SIEN I THE ABOVE ARE IN THREE SIZES PRICED AT $9.50 $18.50 $28.50 Nett. I I156 words
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Article211 1931-01-10 12 MAHARAJAH'S EVIDENCE. Denies Signature on Kuala Lipis Document. <Frc:n Our Own Correspondent! Kuala Lumpur. Jan. !>. The Jelai Concession litigation was continued m the Supreme Court yesterday when the first defendant, the Maharajah Perbai. of Jelai. gave evidence concerning his first meeting with Kow Wee Kirn and211 words
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Article429 1931-01-10 12 I Latest Library Additions. The following publications were received or issued by the Department of Statistics. S.S. and F.M.S dun ie the wvvx ending January 6.h.. and are available fcr public use m the Reference Library. Fulleitcn Building. Singapore: l-cutu by thr I>rpartmpnt. Average Prices. Municipal Mnikets. December 1930;429 words
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Article241 1931-01-10 12 Us Relation to the Industrial Depression. Presiding at a luncheon of the Manchester branch of the National Commercial Temperance League at the Midland Hotel, Mr. W. Armitage said that although the policeman's duty nowadays was to get people the wors.e for drink to go home quie.ly.241 words
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Article633 1931-01-10 12 AN AUSTRALIAN VIEW. The Tide Turning Towards Peace. Mr. Frank Brcnnan. 0:13 of the Australian delegates to the Imperial Conference, hea^e.l the Australian delegation to the Assembly of the League of Nations. Interviewed on hJa '.rival at Colombo last week. Mr. Brennan T have b?cn greatly633 words
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Article131 1931-01-10 12 I Death Caused by Coagulation. New Ycrk. Dec. 10. Disinfectants kill germs by coagulation, as In the case of boiling, without the use of heat. This has been determined by Dr. S. Wilburd Bancroft, the noted colloid chemist, and Mr. G. Holmes Richter. a Research Fellow, both131 words
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Article116 1931-01-10 12 Boomerang Effect m Tendering. How a Britirh firm obtained a contract by arranging for the use 3f German ste?l which hid been dumped m the country and put m a tender which was lower than that of the Germans was related 07 Mr. Henry B?ll. a director116 words
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Article84 1931-01-10 12 Drowned While Washing Her Hair. A verdict of ?cc:rientallv irowned was ~ecorded at an inquest at Minehead en Violet Lavina Hayes (17), of Wellington, who was found bending over the sic.? of a tMh with h?r nose :ind m-vith m four iich?s cf water. The girl had84 words
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Article922 1931-01-10 12 MR. SCULLIN INTERVIEWED Vigorous Assurance of Commonwealth's Soundness. The Prime Minister of Australia, Mr. J. m Scullin. M.P.. and Mrs. Scullin. and \.hs Attor-ney-General, returning to Australia from the mperial Conference on the R. M. S. Ormonr 1 visited Colombo last week. Questioned regarding the financial922 words
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Article68 1931-01-10 12 Resented by Chinese Merchants. Shanghai. Dec. 22. A delegation of Chinese merchants from Weihaiwei has arrived here and will give a reception to Chinese newspaper correspondents this evening. The delegation is on its way to Nankin? for the purpose of lodging a complaint regarding the establishment of the68 words
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Article329 1931-01-10 12 NEW EXPEDITION. Century-Old Descendants of the Chaldeans. High m the Himalayan Mountains there is a mysterious tribe of people living m caves and having no contact with civilisation. Little Ls known about them except that they are, according to the inscriptions on their caves, of Chaldean329 words
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Article229 1931-01-10 12 U.S. Doctor's Amazing; Claim. N?w York, Dec. 9. The Chicago Tribune states that Dr. G. W. Criie. a noted scientist, of the Cleveland Cliuic Association, lias developed m a teat tube, with-, out parents, a living creature. It describes xhe experiment as follows. •Brain tissues229 words
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Article210 1931-01-10 12 General Smuts and the Imperial Conference. Johannesburg. Dec. 10. South Africa's bitter disappointment at the failure of the Imperial Conference was expressed by General Smuts m a speech at Blcemfontein to-day when opening the Union Congress of the South African Party. He said. "From an economic pjint ol210 words
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Article134 1931-01-10 12 Dash Through Fire and Smoke. A tan-jean-Old Gloucester boy. Franris Hopkins, rescued his 72 y?ars-old grandmother, Mrs. Mary Ann Brazil], from a burning house. Francis was sitting with his moiher and several young children m the front room of ih?ir horn" m St. Catharine-str-et. Gloucester,134 words
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128 1931-01-10 12 £36,000 LIABILITIES. Purchased International Rubber Trading Co., Singapore. I Reut. r's Service. 1 New York. Jan. H. Francis Henderson. ex-PresHent of the New! York Rubber Exchange, (who m 1918 purchased the International Rubber Trading Company. Singapore) to-day lodged his voluntary petition i m bankruptcy, giving128 words
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Article450 1931-01-10 12 Mr. John Buchan's View. Westminster. Where the Lcrcis rejected. tho Cummoift have r,cccpted. The Bill to entrust Che fnm with an extent?d brief to watch over Ay work of local authority, which was discarded by thy Upper Chamber gamed a -cond reading m the Hou.vcf Commons450 words
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Article204 1931-01-10 12 Frozen Away With Special Snow. The birthmark tor Nevus) forms -n unsightly bl?mish on many an otberwiae cl?:\r and "'ic ilthv skin. It is due to an excessive growth of thf tmy blood-vessels on th" surface of the skin ir it a deeper level. A biithnvuk is204 words
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Article179 1931-01-10 12 Lord Darling and Modern Fiction. Lord Darling, on the occasion tf Mi 81st birthday, was entertained by the Savage Club at their annual dinner. Mr. A. P. Herbert, who proposed the health of the gmest, sa id that Lord Darling was not the first lawyer, and179 words
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Miscellaneous700 1931-01-10 12 CHURCH SERVICES. ST. ANDREWS \TIIII)|( \l IST tOMDAY IFm BPIPRAM T a.m. Holy Conr.nu.uon 1.30 a.m. Mattel 3 a.m. Huly Communiun (Choral) 10 a.m. Bondaj School ;:i C;.ti n.33 p.m. Hvenscng < Choral) and s. Monday. Ueti..esday. .ud Pttda) Holy Cominanion. Tuesday. Thursday, and Saturd:i\ Holy Cunini union H.M. NAVAL700 words
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Article2102 1931-01-10 13 Promising Showing In First Test. Describing play m the first Test match between the West Indies and Australia (which Australia won by 10 wickets > the Adelaide Observer says: The West Indie 3 team did splendidly to bat all day ior 286 for seven on the first2,102 words
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Article64 1931-01-10 13 The V.C.A. has been m an extremely happy position m regard to the Ryder match. The net result of £2,239 9s. 7d. to be handed over to the beneficiary after gross receipts of £2,670 16s. lOd. is very fine. The Melbourne public did Justice to the event64 words
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Advertisement202 1931-01-10 13 < your weight J> If you are losing weight augment your diet with the active Vitamins A, B and D contained m [I -'KEPLER Cod Liver Oil with Malt Extract Buttlts of ttvo sizet All Chemists and Store* BURROUGHS WELLCOME CO.. LONDON All Kivkls Rtstrvii MOVADO WHst and POCKET WATCHES202 words
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Advertisement282 1931-01-10 13 Prevent Colds and 'Flu 44 I did not have 'flu last year and put it down to Formamint When I hear others have *flu I take Formamint at once." Formamint destroy* the m^^ B^A. A MS\ Si dangeroua diseame germ* W^W WBt mBTT^ m mouth and throat and W Wjm\W282 words
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Advertisement844 1931-01-10 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. CXPRESS SLR VICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due. Sail* ACHILLES For Marseilles, Casablanca, London,844 words
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Advertisement518 1931-01-10 14 EUerman Bucknal 1 Steamship Co*, Ltd* (Incorporated In England). "ELLERMAN" UNL ,t?A£S£ SGV!R AND HEIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. I CITY OP WELLINGTON s.s. CITY OP KHIOS Jj s.s. CITY OP CORINTH For London,518 words
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Advertisement472 1931-01-10 14 P. fe 9 O. British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated In England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN. Hut Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage. Sin*..,™*. 1931. KALYAN 9.100 Anr472 words
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Advertisement756 1931-01-10 15 O. S. EL Line. and New York:— (from Kobe) Express Freight Service.) Sanyo Manj peb J2 Ul scuttle and Vancouver:— (from Kobe) v Paris Maru Peb j trdam, Hamburg (Bremen) Wirp Altai Main Jan. 12 13 ourfc*'. Port Elizabeth. Cape Town. Rio de j Hri h s.intos. Montevideo and Buenos756 words
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Advertisement502 1931-01-10 15 1/ I 1 _J9tf3_ pip I t T^BT OF FAMOUS m^ 40t PRESIDENT LINERS. gff TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO, SUEZ PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES AND GENOA. Arrive Leave Lea Te Arrive Singapore. Slngmpore. Penang. New York Pres. Harrison Jan. 19 Jan. 23502 words
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Advertisement915 1931-01-10 15 K. P. M. I iWBMSLXHE PAHETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. [I [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA. J (Incorporated m Holland.) ONDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN OOVZRNMZttT Telephone N©. 5451, with snb-connectlona to:— Passage. Freight*. Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives m tbe Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penan*) TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION915 words
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Article241 1931-01-10 16 Dutch Woman Transferred to Ormonde for Operation. There was an exciting interlude during the voyage of the Ormonde through the Red Sea recently. Following a message by wireless from a small Dutch steamer that a woman passenger was dangerously ill and there was no doctor241 words
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Article233 1931-01-10 16 Prince George's Tribute. The Royal National Life-boat Institution has received from Prince George ft letter "heartily congratulating" the coxswain and crew of the lifeboat at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, on "their heroic rescue" of two women and seven men from the yacht Auriga, of London, on November 22. The yacht233 words
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Advertisement566 1931-01-10 16 Burns Philp line. (Incorporated In Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. nsjffiisr monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7.375 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s a. MARELLA to one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins566 words
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Advertisement138 1931-01-10 16 For Everything Appertaining to Travel, Banking and Freight Apply WtnlnMin Roadv Singapore. Tele. 5907. MESSAGERIES MARITIMEi Under contract with the French Government. an* Fort Sett. SPHIHX 11,600 tons Jan. 15 GENERAL METZDIOBR 9,400 tons Jan. 29 Te Mmmlllm via Nafta*. Pondieberrr. Colombo, D Jib mil mad. Pert SaieV CHANTUJLY 10,000138 words
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Advertisement490 1931-01-10 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. Inc. (Incorporated la ÜBJL) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York. Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Da* Sail* Due New t.* M.S. SILVERASH In Port Jan. 16 Ftb 2] US SILVZRWILLOW Jan. 25 Feb. 1 Mar To San Francisco Los Angeles Direct.490 words
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Miscellaneous648 1931-01-10 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungel Lembin and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 5 a.m Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh. Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower 81am 6 axa Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6648 words
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Article46 1931-01-10 17 t 1 local leoral signal code m reeped of typhoons li.tvc Ix-c!i received by the B s •encapore from the HoOi Kong. A copy of iraji by attached to the the Shipping Office. If ten ol steamers require can be obtained on ppinf Office.46 words
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Article92 1931-01-10 17 Pishing Boat's Adventures. kehlnt boat ith i Setting -vp-'dition her rt, encountered a I after b ing el the nurcy rt ceaeheel Cci mic i of Ceylon of Dec i m bad ab itod th i r m aeartueje rara 1 d, (reefa water and :i--»ha—ted92 words
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Article250 1931-01-10 17 Sentence on Missing Shipping Manager. Fditibtirgh. Oec. 8. vat pr,,nr,unced at the II Inverness on An- veaei I which foundered to did not appear on charges Roai also forfeited "i.iv. m modern ti:;»es >:]y this year it waa L'nnburgh chartered account*' 'iider at the High C .:rt .1250 words
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Article136 1931-01-10 17 i Old* nnamvelt Held Ip t Southampton. London. Dec. 8. was completely cut off i!.:: the passrnyer steamer Ith. Southampton, and 'erday afternoon h..d ilow v mMh fa ni with passengers. papers, but further crossings i too risky entered or left the port of I day136 words
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Article1713 1931-01-10 17 Kitano Maru Collision Finding Reversed. Tut- following report gives tfca reisons foi the decision of the House of Lords reversing the finding of the Court of Appeal which alu-red the original decision m the cue arising from the collision m the j North Sea m Augur? 1928 between1,713 words
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Article257 1931-01-10 17 Legionaire's Jump Overboard at Colombo. The commendable action of Mr. G. E. Appelbe. one of the Colombo Harbour pilots, resulted In the rescue of a French soldier, believed to belong to the Foreign Legion, who jumped overboard from the Cap. Padaran at night as the French steamer257 words
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Article225 1931-01-10 17 "Procession" of Trawlers Caught by Sandbank. Fleetwood. Dec. B. A remarkable shipping tangle occurred m Fleetwood late last night near the notorious Tiger's Tail sandbank m the River Wyre. and at one time no fewer than seven steam trawl?r. were aground. Three hours before the time of225 words
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Advertisement465 1931-01-10 17 II it Jl I lIPaiHK] °rl AKrl I lon do? I I CIGARETTES I I I) r^^^^^^^ I COMPAGNIE MARITIME BELGE (LLOYD ROYAL) S.A. (.incorporated ai BelguißLJ MONTHLY SERVICE OF STEAMERS. from SINGAPORE to HONOLULU, VANCOUVER, SEATTLE, PORTLAND SAN FRANCISCO. via Hong Kong, Shanghai, Kobe and Yokohama. STEAMER. Due Singapore.465 words
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Article182 1931-01-10 18 yet fit enough once. Here's how to restore lost vitality. QstJttfJg tlif MM of life m a hot climate t seriously over-tax** the strength of most men j and women. Continuous drawing on one's j vitality can enly result m a corresponding breakc; \vn m health.182 words
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Article374 1931-01-10 18 Recent Circuit Tests. As broadcast stations aic increased m power their range $O3S up and listeners Tmd chey hive interference. Th? need always seems io be or c better selectivity at the r?ceiver, for then .hs stations can be separately tuned m. <. Selectivity depends chiefly upon the374 words
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Article401 1931-01-10 18 Strength of High and Low Notes. The introduction of the tone control on radio receivers has taken American listeners by storm, and the device now ranks almost equal to sensitivity and selectivity m importance. The tone control enables the person tuning m to change the tone quality401 words
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Article235 1931-01-10 18 Blaze Started by Battery Eliminator A faulty accesrory of a wireless set is thought to have caused a fire at the hcuse of Mr. Joseph Charl?s Urch. m Boxmccr-road, Kenton, near Harrow. Mr. Urch vas roused by the barking of his Aloatian dcg. which was m235 words
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Article412 1931-01-10 18 Poisoned Doctor's Attack on His Profession. Brighton. A remarkable document criticising the medial profession has been found among the papers I 3f Dr. Hugh Lonsdale Hands, the Brighton phy- ician who recorded his last sensations m diary form after drinking a dose of slow-working joison and locking412 words
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Article203 1931-01-10 18 Judgment Reserved m Libel Action. Judgment was reserved by Mr. Justice Finlay m a libel action at Bristol Assizes m which three Bristol brothers named Robbins sued Western Newspapers. Limited. The case arose out of the death of an elderly wcnian and thi- subsequent death of her203 words
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Article107 1931-01-10 18 Novel Attempt at Suicide. Johhancsburg. When Mark Eppel pleaded guilty at Pretoria on charges of illicit diamond buying, the counsel stated m mitigation that Eppel was not m the best of health. When he was arrested he swallowed twentyone diamonds m an attempt, it was Mid.107 words
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Article118 1931-01-10 18 Veteran's Performance For Denville Hall. No one who was present at the remarkable matinee at the London Hippodrome organised by the Counters of Cromer on behalf of the Home for Aged Actors and Actresses at Denville Hall will ever talk again about the veterar "lagging superfluous." Among118 words
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Article48 1931-01-10 18 FLORIDA- JAMAICA AIR SERVICE. Kingston (Jamaica). Nov. 28. The negotiations between Pan-American Airways and the Government of Jamaica have now been concluded, and it is understood that an air service between Jamaica, Cuba, Panama, and Florida will be started next week. The service to Jamaica will be bi-weekly.48 words
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Article135 1931-01-10 18 One to be Built m New York Worth £50,000.000. Described as the most scientifically constructed m tbe world, a large radio pent-house has keen built on tcp of a building m Chicago. It houses rix new National broadcasting studios, and visitors can watch the broadcast °r.s135 words
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Article100 1931-01-10 18 House-Owner on the Dole. a nan who appeared on a Judgment mubmmm at Shoredilch County Court said that he had been out of mploym?nt for three months nnd was receiving 17s. a week from the "dol-?." He agreed that hs hid a house at Billericay for which100 words
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Article68 1931-01-10 18 Further Trouble m Austria. Vienna. Jan. 2. Thirteen meetings of the National-Socialists and Homo Guards have been called for January 6 when the presentation of the Remarque film "All Quiet on the Western Front." is proposed which, according to leports, they are determined to prevent. In the meantime68 words
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Advertisement275 1931-01-10 18 X|KMpOCTOR H Pop an EVANS' PASTILLE into your mouth instead. Their antiseptic vapours will soon relieve you of that cold. I lEIIAMSI EIIAMS I Pastilles '^H Mmdm ia F^lmH to a (aimmla «f i^^^H isasl L^T*Vys9Os IMMI IsiM^HslL A fas i e lipstick/ ►> lange« is Nature's loveliest color. For275 words
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Advertisement639 1931-01-10 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. < Incorporated m England > Capital £3.000.000 Subscribed 1,800.300 Paid-up 1. 050.030 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.645.505 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie. Esq.. Chairman. P. R. Chalmers. Esq., Charles J. Hambro. Esq J. O. Robinson. Esq.. W. H. Shelford. Esq.. Sir Thomas Catto,639 words
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Advertisement190 1931-01-10 18 INSURANCE, THE 7^l SOUTH I pifil BRITISH Xl^yi INSURANCE COMPAM I!\U||, I FIRE, MARINE. MT AN i) MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED v, LOWEST CUBBBNI Rat£ L. C. MARGOLIOUTH Office: 2. Finlay:on < PERSONAL ACCIDENT FATAL ACCIDENTS are HAVE you made provision i of your dependents should overtake you I IT190 words
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Article1038 1931-01-10 19 Satisfactory Year. j i llMtfilMt of Indrayiri Rub- I d \.1.-id;'y m Uvj PllU(lll| J A Ehas presiding m the! Thompson. Others pro- I. C KnOK. C. V. Bailey. J. I C Dvi man. I a i ot the report anci I bj oi laid: Ait"r vi it1,038 words
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Article83 1931-01-10 19 Investigation Committee Satisfied. I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.! London, Jan. 9. The committee appointed by the shareholdprs of Membakut to investigate the affairs of the company state that m the majority of rates the accusations were unjustified. They are satisfied that everything possible is being done to keep83 words
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Article46 1931-01-10 19 Favourable Year for Taiping. [FREE PRES6 SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London. Jan. 9. The report of Taiping for the year ending S^pt.mber show?: there was a MM profit of CS.4M. A dividend of 2.» per cent, is proposed, the sum of £19,539 to be carried forward.46 words
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Article44 1931-01-10 19 Preference Dividend of 8 Per Cent. 'FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT, i London. Jan. 9. I c Traction Co. ha* Aedarad a final dividend cf 8 per cent, on the 7 per cent. Prcfcrer.t v rhares on ace -urn of arrears t?>.44 words
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Article162 1931-01-10 19 Week of Dull Markets. Singapore. Jan. H. 1 BMlfeet has bMO dull throughout the tk with prices fluctuating. b?t\veen 12' 1 4 and 13. Today's cables quoted both London and N -w York unchana .'d and quiet, th? former at 4 o 16d -\nd the latter at 8-..162 words
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Article28 1931-01-10 19 M b -xich: 8 rvteej Tnkio. Jan. 9. j :e^ized durin of Y1.51 5.i 1.00. l MM] I for portfl and irr rt P' cliici28 words
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Article908 1931-01-10 19 I FRIDAY, JAN. 9TH. CLOSING QUOTATIONS. Bayers Setters. lAsam Kumbang 21s 23s I Aver Hitams Tin <ss) 11s 9d 12s 9d jßangrin Tm 13s 14s I Batang Padang ($1) 10 li I Bam Caves ($1) 50 55 Buk.it. Arang vsl) 35 40 I Burmah Malay I£ 10s908 words
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Article68 1931-01-10 19 National Provincial Maintains i Last Year's Figure. [Renter's Service. I London. Jan. 9. > The National Provincial Bank, last of the nembers of the "Big Five group to declare its lividend. announces that it is maintaining last f 'ear's figure, thus supporting the policy of Barclay's, the Westminster,68 words
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Article180 1931-01-10 19 LEWIS PEAT'S REPORT. Singapore, lan. 9. The pist week has been ex'.remely dull and have been within a quartor of i Mlt. Orders from th 0 home markets tmm b??n poor, and whereas sellers were inclined co be 'res m th? earlier part of the week, latterly :hey are more180 words
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Article141 1931-01-10 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT. Singapore. Jan. 9. The tin shar? market is decidedly easier today with free sellers of all the dollar counters that earlier this week had eager buyers. Kuchais oiler at 86. Sungei Luas 1.10. Kintas 3t 1.08. Penawats at 52 and Malaya Consolidated at 22 There are141 words
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165 1931-01-10 19 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION. The accounts of the Permas Rubber Company for the year ended June 30 show a lons of E1.437 against a prcfit cf £2.188 for 1928-29>. which reduces the amount to be carried forward t: £5.275. No dividend has been paid since 1926--27. Last year £500165 words
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Article822 1931-01-10 19 Successful Trading m Difficult Year. In the course of his spec-h at the annual n?sting of Cirreras Ltd.. the Chairman ..aid: rhe net Profit for m? ye -,r amounU \.o £968.204. md after writing off ail expenses, including a ontribution to the Staff Superannuation Fund md nuking full822 words
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Article85 1931-01-10 19 I British Radio Official Service I Rugby, Jan. 8. Foreign exchange are: Amsterdam 12.05' Athens 375. Bombay Is. 5"« d.. Berlin 20.40'^, Brussels 34.79 1 Bucharest 818, Rio 4"*. Br?nos Aires 35 1-16, Copenhagen 18.16 H. Geneva 25.05. Helsingfors 99C.92 1 Hong Kon« llvd.. Lisbon 108.24. Madrid 45.45. Milan85 words
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Advertisement72 1931-01-10 19 ASSETS EXCEED $11,000,000. ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $38,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 27 Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies Act.72 words
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Advertisement58 1931-01-10 19 #^> A.D ,7 2 Q g »WORPORATED «W ENGLAND BY ROYAL CHARTER %f- J» 1 FIRE MARINE LIFE MOTORCAR. r Insurance with unquestionable security, reasonable rates if r and prompt settlements. Established over 200 years. if r Agencies throughout Malaya. a i Branch Office: j j Chartered Bank Chambers, 1558 words
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Miscellaneous422 1931-01-10 19 To-Day's Price Changes. j EXCHANGE RATES. PRODUCE. January 9. January 9. London. 4 months' sight 2,3 I\B London. 3 months' sight 2j3 27,32 «J" Tc s *61.00 London. 60 days' sight 2;3 25 32 London 30 days' sight 2,3 34 Whtt« 37 London, demand 23 2332 2l London. T. T.422 words
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Article636 1931-01-10 20 TO DAY'S CUP FINAL. Singapore's Chances Against Perak. Will the Malaya Cup remain m the possession of Perak. who won it at the expense of the United Services a year ago, or will It return once again to the glass case In the Cricket Club at636 words
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Article158 1931-01-10 20 An S.C.C. team meete the R.A.F. at Seletar this afternoon. The S.C.C. side will be: A. I. Horsley; R. Land. C. H. Rogers. W. R. King. H. F. A. Jackson. J. H. J. Dredge, G. C. Parsons: H. A. Bassett. W. G. Skey. H. G. Riches, G.158 words
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Article145 1931-01-10 20 South Africa's Promising Greek Cricketer. The 19 -year-old boy. Balaskas, who had the satisfaction of clean bowling Hendren m the Cape Town Test Match, is described as one of the world's most promising young cricketers. Early this year he was chosen m a trial match at Cape Town,145 words
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Article24 1931-01-10 20 E. D. Watts Wins Indian Championship. Calcutta, Dec. 28. In the All-India Golf Championship E. D. Watts beat W. O. Houston, two up.24 words
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Article220 1931-01-10 20 A FORECAST. Away Teams Which Should Win. The third round of the fa. Cup is to be played this afternoon. In many of the matches the results seem to be a foregone conclusion but the history of the knock-out competition has shown that it is full220 words
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Article79 1931-01-10 20 To-day's matches m the Leagues are as follow: Division 111 (Southern): Luton vs. Norwich; St-r.ihend vs. Thames. Division 111 (Northern): Act ring ton vs. New Brighton; Barrow vs. Darlington: Chesterfield vs. Nelson; Rochdale vs. Stockport; Rotherham vs. Wigan. Scoa<sh league (Div. II: Airdrieonians vs. Aberdeen; Ayr vs.79 words
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Article427 1931-01-10 20 Another One Added m Colombo. Colombo will have good cause to remember the visit of the Maharaj Kumar of VizianaSiams touring cricketers for. although they have had little opportunity of seeing Sutcliffe m action, ample compensation has been forthcoming m the fact that Jack Hobbs has played m427 words
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Article88 1931-01-10 20 The Strain of 260 Fights m Four Tears. 1 Is Kid Chocolate "burned out?" (asked a Sydney Referee writer). Has the strain of 200 < fights m about four years taken from him his t strength and speed. He was unbeaten till Kid t Berg gained88 words
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Article375 1931-01-10 20 PENANG RACES. Handicaps for To-day's Events. The following are the weights for the second lay's racing at Fenang to-day: 1« Hohm CU— m 4 and s— Dtr. (6 furs.) Kinta Girl 9.12, Gold Mount 9.5, Panrilla 8.11, Marco 8.3, Stilly 8.2, Grey Habit Ml, Portalone 7.11, Last375 words
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Article605 1931-01-10 20 A Cambridge Rugby Victory. The sixth University match and the fourth at the Oval was played on Monday. December 11, 1876. The ground was m a bad state, as both North and South teams had played there on the previous Saturday. The attendance, about 800. was605 words
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Article655 1931-01-10 20 AUSTIN AND OLLJFF LOSE.! British Tennis Stars Too Confident There was a genuine surprise on Dec. 27 In the Calcutta Lawn Tennis Cft»*fwptTifth*pft This was the victory of Sham Sher Singh and D. N. Kappoor, the young up-country pair, over H. W. Austin and J. 8. Olllff,655 words
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Article359 1931-01-10 20 Capital Game at Richmond. L<ondoM, Dec. Old Alleynians. for the second week running, had a Monday fixture, a match being played at Richmond against the Sport-Club "Frankfurt, 1880," who were beaten by a goal, a penalty goal, and a try (11 points) to a try (3 points).359 words
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