The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 5 February 1931
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Title Section19 1931-02-05 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,252 ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, &S. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article330 1931-02-05 1 I A largely increased death roll m the New Zealand earthquake is feared. Latest re* j ports Page 11. r Nine were killed when a Royal Air Force r flying boat crashed into Plymouth Sound r —Page 11. I By the way things are going on now330 words
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Article942 1931-02-05 1 Bring Cobbett back to life and set him riding the roads again, and he would soon discover nuisances enough to mt\ke even a "feelosofer" blasphemous turnpikes slippery and jarring to the feet of his mount, by-lanes reeking and soft from their fresh coat of tar, traffic moving942 words
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Advertisement251 1931-02-05 1 FOR ONE WEEK ONLY SPECIAL REDUCTION IN BOOKS AT Kelly and Walsh's RAFFLES HOTEL j TO-NIGHT I DINNER &> DANCE 1 MONIA LITTER'S CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA I j FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6th. I TEA DANCE 6.15 P.M. 1 SPECIAL MUSICAL ATTRACTION AT 9.45 p.m. i The Schneider Trio 1 PIANO, HARPSICHORD, VIOLIN251 words
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Advertisement110 1931-02-05 1 JEURWKt} HOTEL j; by Recommendation" i DANCING: After Dinner every TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY, j MUSIC: On the VERANDAH every SATUR- I DAY from 12 noon to 1.30 p.m. j| and every TUESDAY, THURSDAY I and SATURDAY from 7.30 to 8.30 p.m. 1 1 CHILL. THE EUROPE HOTEL, LTD., Telephone110 words
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Advertisement132 1931-02-05 1 i£ LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. i £X Try Klim milk —Page 7. I Fit Dunlop tyres —Page 20. Fly by K.N.I.L.M.—Page 5. g Hotel announcements —Page 1. i Cinema advertisements —Page 2. i Auctions sales, tenders etc. —Page 9. l J Public Speaker's dictionary at M.P.H. 3t Page 12 S t Ferodo132 words
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Advertisement14 1931-02-05 1 FOR ONE WEEK ONLY CHILDREN'S BOOKS GREATLY REDUCED IN PRICE AT Kelly and Walsh's14 words
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Article27 1931-02-05 2 tontahment which greets the equestrian traveller m these motor-ridden days. But the rarity of Hrn txperiment should not r>o any score prove mo udveroc argument. The Times.27 words
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Article179 1931-02-05 2 By Lieutenant-Colonel M. J. T. Reilly, M.C., Commanding SS.V.P. Singapore, Feb. 4. TnuurfeTß, Officers. Th« undermentioned Officers are transferred from B.V.C. to P. and P, W.V.C. with effect from February 1. Lieutenant J. W. Scharff. Lieutenant P. T. Hutchings ■■pi Th« following Is the allotment of Ranges179 words
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Article291 1931-02-05 2 AH-Nisht Revelry for U.S. Oil King's Heiress. Washingrton Dec. 26. fti tht largest debutante ball given m W«eMt«gton for years, Mr. Henry L. Doherty, the multi-millionaire petroleiun magnate, -will »lr»d\t«e hie adopted daughter. Miss Helen l*t inmw Doherty to Washington society to■igtat Ihree ballrooms at the fashionable291 words
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Article167 1931-02-05 2 The following is the programme of Drills up U> and for week-ending, February Bth. Thursday,— 5.15 p.m., DriU Hall, Ist. Bn. S.S. VP. Junior NC.Os Class, Drill Parade. Two W. T. Instructors will be available for those not engaged m drill. Ta:i Tock |w Hospital, 6 V.P.A.,167 words
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Advertisement219 1931-02-05 2 Enjoy the Evenings': at The CAPITOLj !An Excellent Dinner m our j Cosy Dining Room and t i An Interesting "Talkie" j make A Perfect Night's Entertainment. Special Dinner at $3.50. i SSix Course Luncheon at 1 $1.25. j For Reservations Ring 4906. (pavilion I J6.25 9.15J Starting Wednesday For219 words
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Advertisement134 1931-02-05 2 IVictoiia__TJieatre Super Sound Equipment i Now Being Installed. Including j w AW the Latest Improvements Opening Attraction s To be Announced 1 SHORTLY. "t HOIS E Sa G I^^^^^^^F F AGAIN \6A5\ TO-NIGHT =—jW5] Last Night's Audience, by a!i Overwhelming Majority, Voted "Animai Crackers" The Merriest, Maddest Sensation of the134 words
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Advertisement193 1931-02-05 2 |i cr ■pi j" till 9 1 1 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9ic -J I'l'JO LJCDI! 1 f 11 j nUIxIL 1 s 2 Ttir orcT S I or-i o£Lt3 l 2 I A I^«/nLIXKj I "GOOD NEWS 1 1 THE SNAPPIEST 1 H SPEEDIEST, PEP- (j PIEST MUSICAL I I COMEDY193 words
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Miscellaneous175 1931-02-05 2 THE WEEK. Thurj>il.i>. sth. Hiffh Watt.-. 00.20. 91 It.. 11.40. 106 ft. WJkJ Life Commission sitting. Fullerton t BuiMinn. 030 a.m. t Feotbail: Commercial Cup: U.E. vs. Robinson's. J Stadium. i ■Willlllllrr Trio. Dutch Club, 9.30 p.m. i riday, 6th. i Hun PJaSST, 00.50 9.2 ft.. 12.25. 10.7 ft. Foetbali:175 words
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Article797 1931-02-05 3 MISSING AIRMEN. Drama of Central Australia Gold Quest. Alice Springs, Jan. 2. Two Air Force plarcs, flown by Flight-Lieut. Eaton and Flying-Officer Gerrand, arrived from Marree at noon to begin immediately a search for Cap:. Pittendrugh and Mr. Hamre, a geologist, who are missing on a797 words
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Article179 1931-02-05 3 Extraordinary Incident on Ford Concessions. New York, Dec. 26. An armed attack on the headquarters of the Ford Company's rubber concession at Boa Vista, on the Tapajos River, m the State of Para, Brazil, was made two clays before Christmas. The Government .of Para had to179 words
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Article290 1931-02-05 3 a compartment oi Ihc Hamburg-CoJofiv BXpress. The gangsters had landed at Bnmcn and had immediately been moved on by ihe German authorities who retjUetted them to p"• without delay to England. Oa the way to Colog-.e uch an Uproar wae heard proceeding from tbeii carriage Hurt290 words
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Advertisement495 1931-02-05 3 SINGAPORE j^ I or/NiQNS. l(j[/^[/y\) I Ihis little book is a valuable addition to the histories i u fy m circulation. There is a fort-word by Dr. Gilbert UrooK*', of Sarawak rt» Motm* *>•« p r t-t^a. ...Ho tells the story well and with an enthusiasm ftkalatcd to pive pwple495 words
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Advertisement160 1931-02-05 3 FIRE FIGHTING. I 1 As Agents For I j MERRYWEATHER SONS, LTD. 1 Manufacturers of Fire Fighting I 8 Equipment to the Principal J Brigades m the World f I *We invite enquiries for fire combatting I I appliances of every description whether I I for small private or the160 words
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Article, Illustration80 1931-02-05 4 V A band of the Brigade of Guards playing as the procession of Marshal Joffre's funeral passed the Petit Palais. Paris, t The Lord Mayor of London. •ccmmT 4 by the B»rlff. and the I walked with other dteUn T The Marshall charger,80 words
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Article, Illustration77 1931-02-05 4 e^> The official siun Affixed to motor police car. It is <$> easiK discerned b> point duty officers directing traffic J in busy st reels. i T The new force of motor police set up under the Road Traffic Act that has just77 words
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Article, Illustration27 1931-02-05 4 HEAD TO IT. A CLOSE I THING. X v An incident in the football match b. ween the Bpttl and Wolverhampton. The London team won I—* A27 words
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Article99 1931-02-05 5 KEEP OUT THE TORIES. Government Determined to Stay, rßeuter'i Sendee.] London, Feb* 3* Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, addressing the Parliamentary Labour Party, said Government had decided that their duty was to continue to do their best to Improve the economic situation and not throw the country into a99 words
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Article123 1931-02-05 5 Conservative Motion for Rejection Lost. [Renter's Service.] London, Feb. 3. In the House of Commons this afternoon, supporting the second reading of the Electoral Reform Bill (officially styled the Representation of the People Bill) Mr. Mac Donald declared that the measure upset the calculations of the Conservatives, who123 words
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Article59 1931-02-05 5 Damage to Internal Structure. [Reuter's Service.! Puerto Lux, Las Palmas, Feb. 3. The Do. X, failing to take off from the har* bour, taxied to Cando Bay, fourteen miles away. She again failed to take the air and is reported to have strained her internal59 words
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Article32 1931-02-05 5 Weather Delays Speed Record Attempt. [Reuter's Servlce.l Daytana, Feb. 3. Owing to poor visibility and a strong wind Capt. Malcolm Campbell abandoned his attempt on the land speed record to-day.32 words
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Article49 1931-02-05 5 8,600 Steel Workers Idle. [Reuter's Service.] Cologne. Feb. 3. The Vereinigte Stahlwerke is closing down its works near Duisburg. rendering idle 8.600 men, whose representatives refused to agree to a 20 per cent wage-cut and a 10 per cent restriction m the number of working days.49 words
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Article152 1931-02-05 5 Date of Return Still not Known. The sighs of relief and satisfaction which went up a short while ago al the thought of the speedy return of Eros to his Piccadilly home were premature, as all save the most convinced optimists must have realised at the time152 words
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Article75 1931-02-05 5 AIR SERVICE FACILITIES. Co-operation Between Britain and Holland. [Reuter's Service.] The Hague, Feb. 3. The Foreign Minister announced m the Chamber to-day that agreement lias been reached for the reciprocal recognition of British and Dutch certificates of airworthiness, and the British and Dutch Governments75 words
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Article144 1931-02-05 5 Addresses of Welcome Presented. [Reuter's Service.] Kingston, Feb. 3. The Prince of Wales and Prince George have arrived. The visit of the Princes stirred up excitement unparalleled since King George's visit forty years ago. A public holiday was proclaimed and the inhabitants flocked out to greet the144 words
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Article62 1931-02-05 5 Proposed Action Against Manufacturers. [Reuter's Service.] Geneva, Feb. 3. The League Opium Committee has adopted a resolution urging the withdrawal of the licence of any firm manufacturing drugs for illicit traffic. The resolution will be forwarded to the governments concerned, with a request for a decision before62 words
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Article93 1931-02-05 5 A GENERAL ELECTION Stock Exchange Anticipates Tory Majority. London, Jan. 24. Recent political developments have led to the recommencement of Stock Exchange dealings m "majorities" foi the next election, the latest quotations being: Conservatives 318 328 Labour 215—225 Liberals 45 55 Tongues are wagging over the private meetIng of Mr.93 words
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Article139 1931-02-05 5 The Position of Lord Byng. London, Jan. 25. Eighty Scotland Yard detectives last night joined m the hunt for the murderer of Louisa Steel, an 18-years-old servant girl, whose strangled and mutilated nude body was discovered m Blackheath early on Friday morning. Already a score of officials had139 words
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Advertisement235 1931-02-05 5 a M Bntnt^- 1 w Noah was no Seaman but he j I sailed the Atk Flying is NOT so adventitious J BECAUSE T The K.N.I.L.M. (Royal Dutch Indian Airways) f J \M*J employs the best pilots and the best machines fitted with the best British engines. \^m That is235 words
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Advertisement263 1931-02-05 5 :--~UJB^ft B^^S^B^S^ BBb Ak BBtb Bhl VA i ::HHp3BB^ BBBBBH BBM BBS. SBW^ BBJ BH^SBS BB I bbh^bb^bv bbL^^bbw bVJbVaVJ bb^ v^ft bbf v i BBL BBBB> rfl BB\aVJ BB\bßb^^ VS I r^i^l 1 D EM^ MBE R at hidden poison m*l^ I dangers threaten even the simplest Br fifl263 words
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Article1135 1931-02-05 6 RANDOM RECOLLECTIONS. Work Not so Well Done. Fifty yars! Scarcely a day m the life of a Nation. Yet just as m our own experience some days produce events and sensation* wh ch make landmark m our lives, so the past half- j century has witnessed1,135 words
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Article857 1931-02-05 6 SAXON LONDON. I St. Etheidreda's Secrets. One of London's oldest churches, St. Etheidreda's, in Ely-place, Holborn, which dates back to Saxon pagan times, has once again disclosed seme more details of its long and fascinating past history. During the last few months, tests in the oldest part of the857 words
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Article231 1931-02-05 6 Nationalists walked out crying "Privilege." It was soon afterwards that he named and suspended all the Irish members in the House 3C of them. This it was which led to changes in procedure which are still going on. The closure was introduced for the first time. Gladstone, though he proposed231 words
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Advertisement376 1931-02-05 6 ARE YOU TAKING LIBERTIES WITH NATURE Build up robust strength this way. We'w al) inclined to go on merrily, enjoying life %o the lull, with never a care for the way m which we Mie continually sapping our vita-j lity. But the Urn*; always comes when Nature rebel*. Lassitude, a376 words
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Advertisement181 1931-02-05 6 Ir H You are convinced that you are really satisfied with X the present car you are using* Then our proposition will not interest you. so have you considered that if is economical t Bto own two cars w^ en ie secon^ car LS an Austin 7. t ml^F^^P H181 words
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1917 1931-02-05 7 MR. H. G. WELLS. "An Impending World Collapse." The Observer publishes an interview by Mr. J. W. N. Sullivan with Mr. H. G. Wells. The interviewer's aim has been directed less vo the scientific achievement of these thinkers than to th? philosophic attitude to which their1,917 words
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Advertisement264 1931-02-05 7 Machines #2E3&^JL that will rhe reputation of the B.S. A. I 111 swJlss^Q l^S traJc mark wherever a motor I J J F!Jfi%BS A/M| IW 4 be the machine that can i jl,j JK |tp3H rHEN S THEY MADE IT SO. 1»M fffflfi 1 H Motor Cycles oiJbtl^^hP^ WRITE lOR264 words
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Advertisement170 1931-02-05 7 WEAK AND PAINFUL JOINTS Are your arms weak Are your legs unable to carry you about? Do you feel like falling down Does your work not interest ▼ou? Do gamen and recreation even seem irksome to you! If so, and, at the umt time, you are afraid to take any170 words
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Advertisement231 1931-02-05 7 I KIiIM I POWDERED MILK 1 1 T/ie nearesf approach i I to the finest, pure, fresh, I pasteurized dairy milk i 1 obtainable m the tropics I i One trial jWill convince you 1 §>? I I I OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING 1 PROVI6ION STORES I g ARE YOU231 words
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914 1931-02-05 8 MOOR MYSTERY. Dying Girl's Story of How She was Murdered. Further details of the Northumberland blazing car crime, which was reported by cur London correspondent at the time, are given m mail week papers. The Evening News of January 7th. says: Miss Evelyn Foster, daughter914 words
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Article138 1931-02-05 8 Sir Oswald Stoll, presiding at the meeting Of the Stoll Theatre Corporation, Limited. In London, said that If, for example, the Coliseum had been running on picture theatre lines, with no artists, no orchestra and no stage staff to pay, large profits would have been made138 words
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Article339 1931-02-05 8 Rural Progress m the Mendips. Lacock (Wilts). For centuries this peaceful village has slumbered at the foot of the Mendips nearly untouched by the march of progress and regardless of the passage of time. Progress m the shape of the railway line sweeps past a mile and339 words
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Article93 1931-02-05 8 Machine-Gun Attack m Street. Chicago, Jan. 17. Gangsters firing a machine-gun from a moor car attempted to assassinate a man m a crowded street m the business part of the city. rhe victim escaped unhurt. A bus woman was wounded. The gangsters drove through the Jtreet93 words
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Article331 1931-02-05 8 A Mysterious Affliction. Berlin. Dec. 21. Mr. H. G. Wella'9 famous tale of the Valley Of the BUnd has received ramarkable confirm- ation by the discovery that m the village of i Tiltepec, over four thousand feet above sea j level. In the Mexican State of331 words
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Article105 1931-02-05 8 Frozen Airmen Victims of Arctic Wilds. t Montreal, Dee. 26. Indians have discovered a wrecked airplane and the bodies of the pilot, W. H. Cannon, and the mechanic, Leonce Lizette, In the Northern Woods, after they had been missing for fifteen I months. The machine was105 words
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Article188 1931-02-05 8 What an Inventory raigkt Reveal. Two En^li.shwomiii from Twi< k been find by the r g Ooi for carrying auay silver spoons nnd M I hotels, remarks The Observer. Their I tlon. which they ■MMd to ecasider adi-q: was that the articles were U! :on ;< Perhaps the188 words
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Article132 1931-02-05 8 Death of Former M.P. "ho "I Am Ueii." i Sir Charles Wilson ii:-<l I> J Osgodby Hall. Yorkshire, h !was 71. Sir Charles was OoM«mUW Central Leeds from Itß-ltH ;< president of the Sonet v ol I jcountants and tad boon Parliamentary committee For 40 years he132 words
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Advertisement319 1931-02-05 8 S m "f Isv s rret^ onl from bite and parch, *fi S IJBB^B I DvirIWOUTH" continues to win smokers who have not previously ifi S jJT J^S~^W v *^Wfll fxprrienced the satisfaction derived S K^!^^^^&' n^ ''I fr m <liS frag:rant mellow, .cool- ifi O- [SiJS^^^^'t^Q' j burning International319 words
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Advertisement17 1931-02-05 8 This adrectiseraent fa issued b* the British- American Tobaocc Ok. (finite) Ltd. 8~4-i I (IncirroraUvJ m England)17 words
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Advertisement486 1931-02-05 9 BUSINESS CARDS. M^ ASSAGIf AN I CURE ISS FUMIKO 22 Dhoby Ghaut. IJARBLE MERCHANTS. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. Kn». 1 3, Penhaa Road, off lavender Street Phone 6075. DON'T WEAR A TRUSS Cte Br-oks Kupture ApMlanrf. New discovery. ifonderfal f No lumpy f gj tblf, cl- t:I P Binds and tY^486 words
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Advertisement781 1931-02-05 9 TENDERS, SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. HOTIOK to hereby given that tenders are now Invitti lot the following materials or service*, and ttiat particulars of such tenders may be obtained m the Tender Room, Municipal Of3ces: I HMMiOQ of Sanitary fittings at: renanK Lane Ncs. 5, 11 and 19 Orchard Road781 words
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Advertisement468 1931-02-05 9 NOTICES. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL 4»/ 2 PER CENT. DEBENTURE STOCK* 1930. INTEREST DUE MARCH IST, 1931. Notice is hereby given that the Transfer Register of the above Stock will be closed from February 15th, to February 28th, 1931, both days inclusive. W. MAKbH, Municipal Secretary. NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that468 words
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Advertisement698 1931-02-05 9 AUCTION SALES. AUCTION SALE of VALUABLE FREEHOLD LAND situate at Joo Chiat Road and Green Lane off Tanjong Katong Road Singapore and VALUABLE FREEHOLD LAND situate at The Junction of Jalan Greja and Jalan Gretak Merah m the Township of Johore Bahm To be held at the Saleroom of Messrs.698 words
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Advertisement332 1931-02-05 9 Foods I 1 I J he /AMcnburys' Foods arc particularly suited to I the feeding of babies m hot climates. They are I I germ free, and being simply and easily prepared I 1 by the addition of boiling water, their use gives I I complete independence of doubtful milk332 words
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Article51 1931-02-05 10 DEATHS. GRIGOR TAYLOR. January 4, at Bakewell, Derbyshire, Margaret Grigor Taylor, widow of William Taylor (late of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company. Ltd.), m her 71st year. PEAKE.— On 6th January 1931, at Birching ton-on-Sea. Robert Thelwal Peake, sometime Director of Adamson, Oilnllan and Co., Ltd., London, age51 words
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771 1931-02-05 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1931. MUNICIPAL RELATIONSHIPS. Public keenness on Municipal affairs has been considerably stimulated of late by the discussions which have taken place at meetings of the Municipal Commissioners. That is a good sign because one of the difficulties m town administration has always been a771 words
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Article92 1931-02-05 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES. [FREE PRESS SERVICE—COPYRIGHT. London, Feb. 4, 5.15 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £115 5|16 (up £2 11|16). Forward £116 11)16 (up £2 9116). The market is firm. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify92 words
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Article67 1931-02-05 10 The wedding took place at Bromsgrove Parish Church at the end of the year of Mr. F. E. J. Foulds, of Bromsgrove, eldest son of the late Dr. Francis Foulds, who lived at Severn House. Droitwich, and Miss Margaret E. Cunningham. Mr. Foulds met his bride while out m the67 words
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2062 1931-02-05 10 THE HUBBACK WILD LIFE COMMISSION. SINGAPORE CONDITIONS. Evidence of Local Sportsmen. At the sitting of the Hubback Wild Life Commission m Singapore yesterday some very j interesting evidence with regard to conditions J on Singapore island were given. During the course of the sitting the Com- missioner referring to conditions2,062 words
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Advertisement234 1931-02-05 10 A REVELATION IN ICE TANKS. bottle I 252« > H r^""7 PRICES AND DEMONSTRATION GIVEN BY CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong*. {Incorporated in Shanghai* AT 90 ROBINSON ROAD. IBY SPECIAL »ff "^L HM THE K,NG I APPOINTMENT TO OF SIAM NEWEST ORIGINATIONS IN234 words
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Advertisement59 1931-02-05 10 m I L>MiJ j i THE MODERN DANCING GIRL has plenty of backbone, says a writer. We've noticed that and with winter approaching a ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS POLICY is indicated. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480. JH.B. WINTER) TAILOR, BATTERY ROAD, j SINGAPORE. j59 words
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1533 1931-02-05 11 f Tremors Still Being Experienced. NAPIER TO BE EVACUATED IN TWO DAYS, •ious Outbreak of Disease Feared. XCCW^ mLl O the Ut *St neWS °f thm trrrible «"*hquake disaster m New Zealand rapid* becoming apparent that the death roll will be much hLZrZfSTZ1,533 words
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87 1931-02-05 11 FLYING-BOAT DISASTER. Terrible Tragedy in Plymouth Sound. I Re uter's Sendee.] London, Feb. 4. A Royal Air Force flying-boat of the Blackburn Iris type, propelled by three 675 horsepower engines, while exercising over Plymouth Sound crashed into the sea with a shattering explosion. The87 words
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Article159 1931-02-05 11 Service Planes 9 Long Journey In Formation. [British Radio Official Service. J Rugrby, Feb. 4. Three Royal Air Force Rangoon flying boats will make a formation flight from Felixstowe to Basra, a distance of 3,500 miles, leaving England within a week. The flight is m accordance159 words
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Article94 1931-02-05 11 Critical Meeting of Weavers' Council on Saturday. [British Radio Official Service.] Roffby, Feb. 4. Negotiations to end the stoppage m the cotton industry are continuing although a meeting yesterday of employers and the unions, to which the Prime Minister addressed a letter urging an early settlement, had94 words
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Article82 1931-02-05 11 Congress Leader's Letter to Viceroy. [Reuter's Service.] Allahabad, F«b. 4. Mahatma Gandhi has written a letter to the Viceroy, according to the newspaper the Leader, urging an official inquiry into certain instances of alleged police excesses which he calls "test cases." The Leader understands that if the82 words
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Article64 1931-02-05 11 Evening News Denies Rumours of Possible Breakdown. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT] London, Feb. 4. The Evening News denies rumours of the possibility of a breakdown of the tin negotiations and asserts, on the contrary, that the negotiations have advanced materially and that the Tin Producers* Association is64 words
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Article123 1931-02-05 11 Good News at the Alhambra. American student life, or rather the popular "movie" version of it, forms the basis of Good News, the M.G.M. production which commenced at the Alhambra last night. The picture goes off with a great swing in spite of constantly shifting scenes and at123 words
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Article117 1931-02-05 11 received help was rushed to the Hawke's Bay area by land, sea and air. TBS KINO'S MESSAGE. The King has sent a cablegram expressing his deepest sympathy with the bereaved and sufferers. In the House of Commons to-day the Dominions Secretary, Mr. J. H. Thomas, said "I am sure the117 words
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Article71 1931-02-05 11 jSECOND READING PASSED. Another Close Call for Labour Measure. [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, Feb. 4. In the House of Commons last night after the second day's debate on the Bill introducing the alternative vote, in which the principal speakers were the Prime Minister and, for71 words
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926 1931-02-05 11 (Continued from page 10.) shooting off the Changi Road, Singapore, in partnership with others, and since 1920 I have been the sole lessee. A keeper is employed on the shoot from September to March, both inclusive. So far as I have been able to ascertain926 words
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Article38 1931-02-05 11 From Feb. 13th to Feb. 24th, the Chinese new year and Hari Rata Puasa holidays return tickets at a fare and a half will be available on the Railways. Details can be obtained at the various stations. i38 words
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Advertisement130 1931-02-05 11 aanuiunraii^^ I VIYELLA- FOR DAY NIGH TWEAR\ THE FOLLOWING CAN BE HAD IN CREAM g 31 INCHES WIDE. TROPICAL. price $1.75 YARD 2°' LIGHT WEIGHT PRICE $1.75 5?" MEDIUM price $2.10 t jjj do. HEAVY WEIGHT PRICE $2.50 i- /if B FOR PYJAMAS ETC. i jjj 31 INCHBB COLOURED VIYELLA.130 words
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Article1010 1931-02-05 12 INSUBORDINATE BRITISH SEAMEN. THE LUCIA INCIDENTS. Silent Disregard of Orders. SUNDAY WORK IN THE NAVY. Londr.n. Jan. 20. The first of four courts-martial arising out of the Incidents In H.M.S. Lucia on Sunday, January 4. was hrld at the Royal Naval Barracks. Devonport to-day, when Able Seaman T. civatton was1,010 words
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Article183 1931-02-05 12 CARLISLE APPOINTMENT. End of 19 Years Association With Malaya. I From Our Own Correspondent. J London Jan. 20 His many friends m Malaya and Borneo will be interested to learn that Dr. E.D.L. Danson, Bishop of Labuan and Sarawak, is vacating the post he183 words
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Article280 1931-02-05 12 American Interests to Control Cook's? [From Our Own Correspondent.] London, Jan. 20. It is reported persistently m London and on the Continent that American banking interests are negotiating for the purcha&e of control of the International Sleeping Car Company which m turn controls the world-wide tourist business of Thomas280 words
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Article368 1931-02-05 12 \zt BC reason why the men should not have pom oshore at 8 o'clock instead of 9 o'clock on the Friday night. Leave on the ship had not been restricted apart iiom the week-end m question. Mr. Pearce: Have there been any complaints 'about the amount of leave given on368 words
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Article497 1931-02-05 12 PALMER'S GREEN TRAGEDY. "Did it Herself Defence m Murder Charge. London, Jan. 20. Thomas Michael Treacey, the 14-years-old Southend boy who is charged with the murder of Margaret Golding, aged 14, also of Southend, was to-day sent for trial at the Old Bailey. His counsel (Mr.497 words
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Article213 1931-02-05 12 A Big Factory Fire at Mitcham. London, Jan. 20. Yet another rubber works has been the scene of a nre, on Saturday night, when the works of James Ferguson and Son, Ltd., rubber re- claimers and compound manufacturers, m Princess Road, Mitcham, caught alight. A district fire call213 words
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Article184 1931-02-05 12 A Large Programme of Improvements. [From Our Own Correspondent.] London, Jan. 20. The Royal Commission on Transport which recently reported rather unfavourably m regard Ito what the railways were doing, would now t have to exclude the Southern Railway from some of its criticisms since its 1931184 words
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Article442 1931-02-05 12 REACTION FROM HIGH PRICES. Continuous Reduction m Cost of Living. [From Our Own Correspondent.] London, Jan. 20. Our attention is being drawn every day to the unending supplies of such food as meat and fruit which are being poured into the country, and of which there is442 words
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Article233 1931-02-05 12 Position of British Government. (From Our Own Correspondent.] London, Jan. 20. Contrary to general expectation the Government has decided not to take any official part In or to give any assistance to a British entry for the Schneider Trophy race of this year, which of course will mean233 words
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Article176 1931-02-05 12 British Council and Singapore. London, Jan. 20. The British Social Hygiene Council, which Is exhibiting at the Paris Colonial Exhibition this year, is concentrating exclusively on Uganda and Singapore m its exhibit. Their object will be to show the progress which has been made In social hygiene m176 words
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Article63 1931-02-05 12 Appointment m Leeward Islands. [From Our Own Correspondent.] London, Jan, 20. Lieut, Col. P. Hope-Palkner. at one time Senior Medical Officer, Singapore, and Acting- Inspector of Prisons, S3. left London on January 9th to take up a Colonial Office appointment at the Leeward Islands. He was .accompanied by63 words
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Article348 1931-02-05 12 DOMESTIC DISPUTE. Allegations of Attempted Stabbing Denied. London. Jan. 20. "Haven't you tried to stab me five times three times with a military jack-knife and twice with a table knife and haven't you brought a razor to me several times and asked me to cut your head348 words
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Article270 1931-02-05 12 Appeal Against Receiving Order Dismissed. [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] London, Jan. 20. The financial affairs of Sir Thomas Beecham were referred to m the Court of Appeal last week when an appeal by him from a receiving order made by Mr. Registrar Warmington on December 5, 1930.270 words
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Article164 1931-02-05 12 Wigan Missionary's Life on Solomon Islands. London, Jr\n. 20. To return t<; missionary work amonß the Solomon Islands, Mrs. Emily Bfcrott, a native of Wigan, has .sailed from Liveroool m th* Cann- i dian Pacifc liner, DnrhCiM of York. In an interview she .'-tated th->\ she WOttid164 words
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Article123 1931-02-05 12 I pressed m Germany during the* last throe months that this war, or.iy another example of pitht-anthiopus; this had also been said la Fraiice, while soy ral people had eipieewl iliview m rather best] Uog term that they did rot believe the skull was human, at nil. The evidence was123 words
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Article938 1931-02-05 12 THE PEKING MAN. Prof. Elliot Smith's Inters lecture. THE CHOU KOIT TIEN MNI)S [From Our Own COTTC pans London, JiA •The Peking Man" v.as the lOjwc T extremely informative and UHmnL at the London Imiversity on ThursdU' by Professor Elliot Smith, who had visited Peking as938 words
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Article1015 1931-02-05 13 A Farcical Cup Round. [By Air Mail.] (I-ro.ni Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 23. The chief event m ScoUisii Sport ihis weekend was the first round of the Scottish Ci'p and. as was expected, few of the smaller clubs survived. There were no League matches. Ar a matter1,015 words
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Article586 1931-02-05 13 Barring Good Britfeh iMen Irom Ryder Cup Team. (By Air Mail.] It haa always beert understood that the new condition affecting eligibility to represent Britain m the Ryder Cup. which barred Aubrey j Boomer and Percy AH* was American m its origin, writes Anthcny Spacing m the586 words
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Article252 1931-02-05 13 Serious Financial Difficulties. j The financial position of the Nelson Football Club htis become so grave it is not known where funds are to be found to pay the expenses of the team m travelling to Chesterfield for their next away engagement m the league. says a252 words
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Article132 1931-02-05 13 H. C. Nitschke's continued success for South Australia, with three centuries already on the boo\i; this season, means that Australia is developing another left-hander for future Tests, that Is, if all goes well, and selectors are not I too Blow to recognise him. Nitschte is also132 words
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Advertisement287 1931-02-05 13 «HaMi!fi!fi!iniHliMgiaia«iaßsßß^^ FERODO I 1 The I I QUALITY LINING 1^ I We stock cut linings for J i i§ J brakes for: i S .5 j g i MORIUS I— 1 i J ARMSTKONG-SIDDELKY 1 j USED THE J SINGER j A i WHOLE WORLD j I ATSTIV BRITISR OVEE287 words
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Advertisement894 1931-02-05 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. KXPBEBB SERVICE 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 Doe. Saifai PHILOCTETES For Marseilles. Casablanca. London, Rotterdam894 words
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Advertisement516 1931-02-05 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England). "ELLERMAN" LINE. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Doe Singapore. s.s. CITY OP KHIOB p e b. 16 CITY OP ATHENS Mar. 16 HOMEWARDS. m.v.516 words
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Advertisement479 1931-02-05 14 P. O. British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated m 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. Due Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnafe. Binr* B .r. 1931. KASHMIR 9,000 M'479 words
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Advertisement797 1931-02-05 15 O. S. K. Line. yoe Ajut*i™ «"<* New York:— (from Kobe) fExnre« Freight Service.] Tokai Manj Mftr v V.norxa Mi &*Ulc.-< from Kobe). t M f-nlla I£aru Mar. 14 uoarton. Kotteroam. Hamburg (Bremen) »nd Antwerp. Atlas Maru peb l(J fl yurban. Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, Rio de Janeiro Santos, Montevideo797 words
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Advertisement483 1931-02-05 15 f^f OF FAMOUS €^i PRESIDENT LINERS. |VI TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON, FROM SINGAPORE AND FSNANO via COLOMBO, SUEZ POST SAID. ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES AND GENOA. Atrti* Leave Leave Arrive Pres. Pillmore Feb. 16 Feb. 19 Feb. 11 Mar 31 Pres. Wilson Mar. 2 Mar. 5 Mar. 7 Apr 14483 words
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Advertisement863 1931-02-05 15 K. P. ML HONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. CROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA.) (Incorporated In Holland.) UNDBR CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN OOVERNMM**. Telephone No. 5451, with sob-connection* to:— Passage, Freigb*. Trannhipmcnt, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. BeprcientatiTes In the SiralU Settlements (Kiiifapoie and Pe»*n«; of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU.863 words
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Advertisement516 1931-02-05 16 Burns Philp line. (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Bafular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARKT.TA (7,375 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,513 tons). The sj. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de516 words
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Advertisement309 1931-02-05 16 s.s. MARELLA. Consignees of cargo per the above steamer from Sydney (arrived January 29, 1931) are hereby notified that a General Survey of all cargo landed m a damaged condition will be held at Godown No. 46-47 on Monday February Oth, 1931 at 9 ajn. No further Survey will be309 words
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Advertisement554 1931-02-05 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. l nc (Incorporated In U.S.A.) "^t GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). *>■« Salto n Doe Nt« M.S. SILVER YEW In Port Feb. 9 "lsr \k M.S. SILVERCYPRESS Feb. 17 Feb. 23 Mar 29 For rates554 words
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Miscellaneous639 1931-02-05 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. B& TRAIN. Kuala Panang, Pekan, Sungei Lembln and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 4 am Bangkok every Thursday 0 a.m Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 ajn Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6639 words
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Miscellaneous297 1931-02-05 16 WOOSUNG PIRATES. Steamer Rescues An Attacked Junk. The latest Woosung piracy episode occurred on Friday evening, January 16, and it was frustrated through the timely arrival of the w^inVt^rig s.S. Co.'s cargo steamer Haishun (Capt. A. Buhre). The Haishun was nearing (the Kiutoan lightship prior to entering Shanghai from Dairen297 words
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Article60 1931-02-05 17 12 of Submarine's CrewInjured. f Router's Service. London. Feb. 3. rttiM of Chatham dockyard state .i .marine XI was doing engine trials surface of the Thames when the exploi whfeh injured several men. The gpfcwhw Is still unknown but cr.r to compressed air which is :n60 words
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Article60 1931-02-05 17 ..II II plane from N.E I. n Tuesday: <; Mrs. Ru!i Wilson. < t'..:;. <>i ,v: Mr. I. MmmCMT, Uton Ad Inn. Mr. md Mi J. Malono. Mr. Mr. A. Dovey, Prol and lira. Noeht, Dr. ana M D .n: !.••>. Air. c I H Mm. Mr. A.60 words
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Article353 1931-02-05 17 I KNII.M "plane to N.E.I, on Wednesday: V. Elliott, Mr JotUMOn and Mr. Houw HOW TO SPEAK OF WARSHIPS. I'se of the Prefix "H.M.S.'' (By Air Mail.] London, Jan. 20. s the comet way of describing one's Doe on board a ship? question has been raised by a353 words
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Article134 1931-02-05 17 Insulations for Examination for Smuggled Opium. Nanking:. Jan. 22. auspices of the National Opium v Commission, measures for the rxaI ni reliant steamers to preum Nnuggttng were discussed at a Mng of I -prcrvntatives of the Ministrior, Finance. Communications, tmd Administration yesterday. The fol- <• 'Lions were134 words
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Article78 1931-02-05 17 MMag Japanese Fishing Smacks Found. Tsin^tao, Jan. 16. motorboat? which had been sent from local Aquatic Products Association for for the missing Japanese fishing k», to-oNy discovered one of the missing •'*•< thcr with a dying Korean member of •f a and the dead body of a78 words
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Article597 1931-02-05 17 C.P.K. World Tourist Liner m Port. The white-clad Empress of Australia, worldcruising Canadian Pacific liner which left Southampton on November 14th arrived at Singapore this morning.— l3th. port of call since leaving New York on December 2nd. The 350 passengers have had a most interesting time at597 words
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Article191 1931-02-05 17 More Than 200 Fishing Boats Burnt. More than 200 fishing boats have been burnt outside Woosung following the refusal or inability of certain fish merchants to pay "royalties" demanded by the outlaws. As the fishing season is now over, a large number of fishing vessels assembled at191 words
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Article87 1931-02-05 17 Paid Smugglers Yl,ooo to Get to America. Six stowaways were found aboard the Seat-tle-maru at Yokohama. Police examination revealed that there was a gang of stowaway smugglers m the Kwanto and Kwansai districts. The joint activities of the Yokohama and Kobe water police authorities has now resulted m87 words
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Article75 1931-02-05 17 Base be brought up to date and adequately defended. In conclusion Admiral Taylor pointed out that m our serious economic position at the present time it was essential for us to think Imperially and seek greater markets and food supplies at home and m the Empire. In that event we75 words
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Article1132 1931-02-05 17 LONDON, WORLD'S CENTRE Need for Defended Bases. FProm Our Own Correspondent.] London, Jan. 8. Vice-Admiral E. A. Taylor, M.P., speaking on the Trade Routes of the Empire on January 7th, at the United Services Institution, said that m modern times no Nation stood alone and1,132 words
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Advertisement319 1931-02-05 17 See the CANADIAN ROCKIES m all their Grandeur The New Scenic Route Across Canada I For Booklets and Information v^v Hongkong Bank Chambers. >T!^^^^B^^B---_~ P. O. BOX 130 SINGAPORE. 7 V^T y *^k-**Mr CANADIAN NATIONAL The Largest Railway System m North America 1 (SEPARATE AND DISTINCT FROM CANADIAN PACIFTC RAILWAY)319 words
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Advertisement411 1931-02-05 17 I USED IDLE AWAKEJVUH PAIN Rash at Back of Neck. tij Healed by Cuticura. "The rash I suffered with began five years ago. It started with small, itching pimples at the back of my neck which gradually got worse each year until they resembled ringworms. I could not bear anything411 words
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Article445 1931-02-05 18 BROADCAST MESSAGE. Alone m His Church When 1930 Passed. Canterbury, Jan. 1. When the Old Year merges into the new, when midnight strikes, and one calendar, with its lease of memories, gives place to the blank date or the future, few men would choose to be alone.445 words
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Article412 1931-02-05 18 ?Mrs. Benjamin Guinness Dies at 1 Cannes. Mrs. Benjamin Guinness, who died m the f Sunnybank Hospital, Cannes, was a famous j London hostess. Her death was attributed to heart trouble caused by an attack of pneumonia two years ago. Mrs. Guinness arrived m Cannes from America,412 words
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Article92 1931-02-05 18 £43,000 Raised by Church of England. < London, Jan. 22. I Princess Mar/ Louise was present at an "At t Home" given m connexion with the Indian 1 Church Endowment Fund. Sir Anton Bertram explained that an endow- v xrent of £75.000 was needed for the Church92 words
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Article337 1931-02-05 18 13th Century "Find" m the Abbey. Two remarkable pieces of 13th century work have been discovered during the cleaning of the inside of the roof of Westminster Abbey— for the first timr for centuries. They are marble figures of angels, one m each corner of the window337 words
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Advertisement301 1931-02-05 18 FsT*^ Th? Wide-spread Popularity of our /?ssb Wjj? RENOWNED %i pi urange-^mash pf H|^ has brought into existence various %Wt (C^W imitations, but our W^Ss O original Pi m v/f dngts~ullldMl JIL (M^ 1 rema ne d inimitable, Ask for the fjlfii ;P*yf Original refuse imitations. W**K Framroz and Co.301 words
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Advertisement800 1931-02-05 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated m England). Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed 1.800,000 Paid-up 1,05U,000 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, Bart. LONDON BANKERS.800 words
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Advertisement159 1931-02-05 18 INSURANCE L^^ THE xvSOUTH !-(|r-. BRITISH x!^ MSOBMCB Comi-av. uwi» FIRE. MARINE. TRANSIT AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTFD »t LOWEST CURRENT R AT^ L. C. MAROOLIOUTH. Mao.,, r Office: 2, Plniayson Q mn PERSONAL ACCIDIE of your dependents should such a c overtake you? -umitj IT only costs $15 yearly159 words
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Article816 1931-02-05 19 Mr. Mair's "Restriction by Bankruptcy Policy." IBy Air Mail.] London, Ja.ll. 20. B. L. Wilkinson writes as follows to financial Times: Sir, —Mr. P. E. In his letter In The Financial DM of January Cth, wTttet In regard to tha Industry: —"In my opinion, with adequate wiluie816 words
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Article652 1931-02-05 19 Tin Prices Show Decline. Singapore Feb. 3. In the absence of any further announcement regarding the Restriction question, combined with Urn possibility of a small increase m the World's Visible Supplies, the price of Tin has declined slightly on balance daring the week Shipments for this month652 words
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Article81 1931-02-05 19 [MUSIi Radio —Official Service.) Rugby, Feb. S. Foreign TTT^lingt arc Amsterdam 12.06%, Mherr. 375. Bombty U. s*';d.. Berlin 20.42 v, Brussels 34.33, Bucharest 817, Rio 4%, Buenos Aires 34 5-16. Copcnhngen 18.13, Geneva 25.14, Helsingfors 192 s. Hong Kong ll^ci., Lisbon 108 25, Madrid 47.75. Milan 92.77^. Monte Vidro81 words
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Article147 1931-02-05 19 NMnt of the Dutch, Bolivian* and Nigerian Governments. Apparently these minority Interests, consisting of low-cost producers, are ■rflNDf to give the new plan a twelve months, trial provided it recocnises the progressive nature of Malayan production and the increase m production since 1929. Outside interests produce about 15,000 tons per147 words
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Article433 1931-02-05 19 To- Day's Price Changes. EXCHANGE RATES. i PRODUCE. February 4. SELLING. London, 4 months* sight 2 13 7}B London, 3 months* Eight 2i3 27|32 London, 60 days* sight 2j3 25(32 London 30 days' sight 2(3 3[4 London, demand 213 23|32 1 London, T. T. 2j3 Iljl6 Lyons and Pails, demand433 words
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Article720 1931-02-05 19 WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4TH. CLOSING QUOTATIONS. Bayer* beuers. Asam Kumbang 21b 22s W Ayer Hitams Tin (ss Us 6d 12s Bang Tin Tin lls 3d 12s Batang Padang ($1) 10 15 Batu Caves ($1) 50 55 Bukit Arang ($1) 35 40 Burmaii Malay c£) Hte 6d 12s nom. Chendcriang720 words
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Article208 1931-02-05 19 This return represents ocean -shipments of rubber during the calendar month, irrespective .f date of receipt of shipping documents. m The proportion of the above representing domestic exports is estimated at 33.075 tons. Gross Exports Domestic Exports Figures for 1930 were (tons) 546.521 4">4 293 4 Average208 words
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Article133 1931-02-05 19 foreign Imports of Rubber during the month of January. 1931. Country of Origin. Dry Wet Smoked Sheet Sheet Scrap Lump Tl. and Crepe. and Bark. Tons. Tons. Tons. Tons. Sumatra 454 4.731 405 5.590 Dutch Borneo 385 2.543 190 3.118 Java Other Dutch Islands 33 16 4133 words
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Article62 1931-02-05 19 Denial That Tapajoz is to be Abandoned. [Reuter's Service.] Detroit, Feb. 3. The Ford Motor Company states that there is no truth that the Fo*-d rubber plantation at Tapajoz is^to be abandoned, as previously reported. On the contrary, the company intends to speed up work on the plantation.62 words
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236 1931-02-05 19 February 4th., 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers. R.S.S. equal to London Standard, Spot 12 12 U Standard R.S.S. on Tender Ffb. 12 12 i March 12 13 April 13 's 1196 April-June 13 13 s July-Sept. 14 14 V 4 Tone of Market: Quiet. Latest236 words
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Article85 1931-02-05 19 Foreign Imports of Tin Ore during th«« month of January, 1931. Country oi Origin Tons Alaska 24 Burma 203 Dutch Ea t Indie Banka and Billiton 1.755 Singkep 134 Other Places 8 French Indo-China 330 Japan 89 Siam 1545 Union of South Africa nil Total 4,088 This85 words
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Article134 1931-02-05 19 MACPHAIL CO.'S DAILY REPORT. Mufapoir, Feb. 4. Tin.— Dull. Sungei Lum 1.07 U 1.12 Rantau Prefs 35 40. PenawaU 49 53. Idri'. 7s Bs. Johans 26 29. Kucha is 78 SI, Paroi Tin Par.. Malay Consols 19 SI, Pur.gaiis 14s 3d 15s. Talam Mines 57 1 .6 2.., Hitam Tins134 words
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Article106 1931-02-05 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT. Singapore. Fcfo. 4. Market! are ilighfclj ftpadier 10-day, rafctef having risen quarter New York and tin locally. Share values ar<-. howevrr, about unclian«ed and business is still much restricted. Tins.— Pctalin^s an wanted at 4 10. fo'.louuian output of 3,!00 pikuls for Jonuai-y. yielding a profit106 words
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Article176 1931-02-05 19 "An Edifice of Stable and Improving Trade." I By Air Mail.| London, Jan. 20. Messrs. Sanderson and Company m their re« port for January 14th. state: With regard to pros.wts. we would seem to be slowly and laboriously laying down the foundations on which we may be able176 words
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Advertisement77 1931-02-05 19 ASSETS EXCEED $11,000,000. ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $38 000 (Win 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 Life77 words
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Advertisement90 1931-02-05 19 I IN A. D. 1720. I j J <*»o hundred and ten years ago.) S J There were no Telegraphs S j »m n Cables S I m Telephones I j —and the General Post Office had S S I onlT J' lst been opened with a very S elementary90 words
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Article116 1931-02-05 20 THE BILLIARDS FINAL. Tom Newmans Challenge to Great Australian. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT]. London, Feb. 4. Walter Lindrum has had a bad day of It so far (tea time* m the international billiards final with Tom Newman for although he had scored over 700 more than116 words
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Article229 1931-02-05 20 Fresh Breezes and Bright Sailing. a fresh westerly breeze and a calm sea made conditions very pleasant for the Port Dickson Yacht Club's race on Sunday, says the Malay Mail. The course sailed was "C," which is three times around a triangle, leaving the marks to starboard229 words
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Article90 1931-02-05 20 Drawn Scottish Cup Replay. Clyde and Si. Mirren. meeting for the second time (at Clyde) In the second round of the Scottish Cup competition on Tuesday (according to a Renter cable) drew I—l.1 1. In the First Division of the English League Grimsby. who were recently trounced m90 words
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Article331 1931-02-05 20 Australian Sprinter's Fine Effort. Sharing the naturally keen disappointment felt by their popular member, James A. Carlton, owing to his several fine performances over 100 yards being disallowed, by reason of wind assistance or track gradient causes, the Rand-wick-Kensington Club decided to afford him331 words
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Article81 1931-02-05 20 To-day Hla Lordship Mr. Justice Whitley will sum up at the Assizes m the case m which the driver of a trolley bus is charged with caur.ing the death of a Chinese hawker by rash and negligent driving at the junction of M!ddk> Road and Victoria Street on December 20th81 words
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Article429 1931-02-05 20 YESTERDAY'S RACES. Less Money Invested m Tote and Sweeps. [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Taipin*, Feb. 4. The weather was fine and the going was good but there was only a small attendance (including the Sultan of Perak and the Resident and Mrs. Caldecott) for the429 words
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Article191 1931-02-05 20 uepiy to Mr. m. Aioan Smith. To the Editor. Sir. Mr. St. Alban Smith should be more certain of his facts $60 is the winning riding fee not $80. In regard to the amenities enjoyed by owners here it may not be generally known that liberal191 words
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Article124 1931-02-05 20 To the Editor. Sir.— With reference to the letter which appears m this morning's issue of your paper under the heading "Cruelty to a dog", may I point out thiough your columns that m cases where accidents to animals occur the best course to adopt is124 words
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Article78 1931-02-05 20 Oxford beat Cambridge m the University Ice Hockey match at St. Moritz by s—l.5 1. Oxford owed their victory to their superior team work, I for, although Cambridge had players who were the equals of any on the Oxford side they had not the same sense of combined play. Cambridge78 words
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Article455 1931-02-05 20 END OF THE HOCKEY SEASON. WELCH WIN. Club Lose m Fast Game. Welch 3; S.C.C 1. Fast and exciting hockey was witnessed at Tanglin yesterday afternoon when the S.C.C. and the Welch met m their final match. The Welch deserved their victory for not only were they superior m all455 words
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Article507 1931-02-05 20 Singapore Harbour Board Well Beaten. Hongkong Bank 4; N. 11.8 0. There was a very poor display of football yesterday evening at the Stadium where the Singapore Harbour Board met the Hongkong Bank m the first round of the Commercial Cup. From the kick off the Harbour Board507 words
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Article43 1931-02-05 20 We have for acknowledgement the Post Office Guide, revised to October 31st, 1930. The Guide, which is a necessity In any office or institution and is on sale at one dollar at all post offices, is the work of the FJ&S. Printing Office.43 words
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Article948 1931-02-05 20 POLICE INSPECTOR CHARGED. SYCE'S COMPLAINT. Accused of Taking Licence and Cash. Allegations of a serious nature were made against a Eurasian police inspector named L. O. Aerla, in the Criminal District Court yesterday when a Malay motor car driver complained that the accused had taken away his driving licence which948 words
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Article138 1931-02-05 20 The next concert of the new series will be held in the Memorial Hall on Saturday at 5 p.m., doors open at 4.30 p.m. As already announced in these columns, admission this time will be by ticket only, which may be obtained from Mr. A. Oilmour at138 words
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Advertisement174 1931-02-05 20 PUBLIC SPEAKER'S DICTIONARY I LUCY D. BELL. 1 Price $2-10 I Malaya Publishing House, Ltd. I SINGAPORE, I IB I 1 -X i 1 -1 111 I are the most economical m the 9) I world. Unique experience, dating back to the earliest days of the pneumatic tyre industry has174 words
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