The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 7 February 1931
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Title Section20 1931-02-07 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,254 ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S,S. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 193 L 20 PAGES DAILY. 16 CENTS.20 words
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Article304 1931-02-07 1 Mr. Mardy Jones, Labour M.P. for Pontypridd, and his wife, were fined at Marylebone Police Court for misusing Parliamentary railway vouchers— Pace 11. The death has occurred of Pandit Motllal Nehru— Pace 11. The death roll as Hastings is estimated at between 120 and 130; that at304 words
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Article1059 1931-02-07 1 Quicguid cgunt homines nottrl est farrago Libclli Juvenal. II this column is unusually dry to-day The Topicist asks for his readers' sympathetic consideration as the Manager has chosen Friday morning of all days to import into the office divers carpenters whose chief product is nolce and1,059 words
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Advertisement208 1931-02-07 1 NOW READY USE'S FIGHTING SHIPS 1930. Edited by OSCAR PARKES, 0.R.E.. M.B. a complete encyclopaedia of all the Navies of the World." PRICE $25.00. Kcllv Walsh Ltd. [raffles hotel TO-NIGHT Special Dinner Dance IMONIA LITTER'S CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA ADMISSION TO NON-DINERS i GRILL ROOM i J SPECIAL DISH TO-NIGHT J ROAST208 words
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Advertisement200 1931-02-07 1 f PILOT 4< SUPER-WASP n I RADIO RECEIVERS ii f I FOR BATTERY OR A. C. MAINS OPERATION. CHEAPEST, BEST, AND MOST POPULAR. J RANGE 14 TO 500 METRES-RESULTS GUARANTEED X WRITE FOR BOOKLET. V X V BB a X V 3 a SB j^ r cEzb 7 ri fc^r200 words
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Advertisement139 1931-02-07 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Hotel announcements Page 1. Cinema advertisements Page 2. Notices, auction sales, etc Page Glaxo builds boany babies Page 5. Latest lx>ck«s at Kelly and Walsh Page 1. Babies love Cow and Gate milk food Page 3 Electricity for economy and strvicc Page 3 CHRYSLER j LOW UPKEEP j139 words
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Advertisement24 1931-02-07 1 JUST PUBLISHED DUES AND PORT CHARGES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD IN "AN INVALUABLE STANDARD WORK OF REFERENCE" FOUR VOLS $60.00 THE SET Kelly Walsh Ltd.24 words
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Article91 1931-02-07 2 The following is the programme of Drills up to and for week-ending. February Bth. Saturday. 2 pm. Bukit Timah Ran^e. SHE. <v>. Table B Farror Range, "D" tEurask\n) Coy.. Table B Sunday, 7.30 am Bukit Timah Range. S.R.E. (v). Table B. Fairer Range, "D" (Eurasian) Coy., Table91 words
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Article167 1931-02-07 2 A Curious Problem m Berlin. Jan. 29. The Press and politicians are discussing the question of I'II MMIU 111 117 immunity, which has become urgent owing to the unprecedented fact that no less than about three hundred Deputies are lying under charges from which they seek to escape167 words
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Advertisement190 1931-02-07 2 j Enjoy the Evenings! at j |The CAPITOL! !An Excellent Dinner m our J Cosy Dining Room j j AND J j An Interesting "Talkie" I j make j A Perfect Night's j Entertainment. Special Dinner at $3.50. J !Six Course Luncheon at I $1.25. j i For Reservations Ring190 words
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Advertisement168 1931-02-07 2 I Victoria Theatre S jfi Super Sound Equipment 1 Now Being Installed. 1 1 Including gj A// the Latest Improvements Opening Attraction !j To be Announced 1 SHORTLY. 1 Only 4 More Days to DIXIANA" v.v^ yl'v^vf//^ "st^ &fcv»^j O_..O M _O__O__O__Q__O__Q__O O Q O~ol*/ COMMENCING 70-DAY Matinee at 3.15168 words
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Advertisement184 1931-02-07 2 |l 6.15 TO-MGHT 9.15 j "The Best News m Years!" I Just the Happiest, Snappiest— Merriest, Speediest I [j Musical Comedy Ever Filrp.iJ! I I GOOD 1 "NTTPTXTC! I ±N Hi WJo I w j! MONDAY |j Ij The Wonder Film of the Age! j T HRILLIiSG 1 AWE-INSPIRING "WHITE184 words
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Miscellaneous160 1931-02-07 2 THE WEEK. Saturday, 7th. High Water, 01.20, 9.1 ft., 13.13. 10.2 ft. Rugby: Public Services vs. S. Johore. Thomson Road. Welch lntr:-Co RUgbf Final Raffles Inst. Ground Taiping Hma third <'ay. Children's OonCCft, Memorial Hall 5 p.m. Sunday. Bth. High Water, 01.55. 9.0 ft., 14 04. 9.5 ft. Football: Welch160 words
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Article779 1931-02-07 3 HUMAN LETTER. How Mary Queen of Scots Faced Her Doom. The Daily Express publishes, with the permission of the National Library of Scotland, an historic letter written by Mary Queen of Soots at Fotherlngay Castle, m Northamptonshire, on the nfght of February 8, 1587, a few hours779 words
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Article232 1931-02-07 3 Monday, Jan. 26th. VILs Excellency attended by Mr. A. Hyde, Private Secretary, arrived m Singapore by the night mail train from Kuala Lumpur. His Excellency presided at a meeting of the Legislative Council at the Council Chamber, Government Offices at 10.30 a.m. His Excellency presided at a meeting232 words
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Article36 1931-02-07 3 The New York man who took poison, cut his throat and wrists, and jumped out of a window m an unsuccessful attempt at suicide might try peddling hooch m Chicago without asking Mr. Capone.— Macon Telegraph.36 words
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Article413 1931-02-07 3 Devilish Tortures Revealed by Official Enquiry. London. Jan. 16. Not long ago a good deal of incredulity greeted the publication of Lady SimonY. book wherein she claimed that slavery still existed on a large scale. Shj is now being inundated by letters of appreciation following revelations of slavery413 words
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Article232 1931-02-07 3 100,000 Miles m Ten Years. London, Jan. 16. "Well, that is settled. I will go myself." These words are credited to the Prince of Wales when a deputation of organisers of the British Empire Trade Exhibition m Buenos Aires visited the Prince and asked him to 6Uggest232 words
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Article9 1931-02-07 3 Politics sometimes makes queer Jail mates, too. Macon Telegraph.9 words
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Article259 1931-02-07 3 Three Killed and Two Dug Out Alive. (Jcncva, Dae. 28. An avalanche 021 the Widernlp, near Oberkellen, m tfr<* district of Saentis, peetentay, caused the death of throe people. Rosa Zuebler, of Ki'ummenuu, Gottfried Peter and Gustavo Herter, both of Wuelflingen. The victims were with other259 words
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Article97 1931-02-07 3 Boasting a population of ovet three nrllion, Shanghai is the kuwt city In the Far East. Before the recent O DBOI of the International Settlement was made public, the mace DUIuIMC of residents m this city was not knov.n. Based on the latest cen><us returns taken by97 words
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Article18 1931-02-07 3 II E. the iliiih Commissioner and Mrs. Scott arrived In Kuala Lumpur from Cameron's Highlands on Monday tveninjj.18 words
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Advertisement289 1931-02-07 3 TLECTricity X; economy and service 1 food^BETTER if/o&fecl buh ELECTRICITif^^S==L Ho SctAfarttT— MUNICIPAL ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT. SINGAPORE j^ S 1910 1 O Q A MESS OPINIONS. 101 1 J\J This little book is a valuable addition to the histories already m circulation. There is a foreword by Dr. Gilbert B. Brooke,289 words
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Advertisement346 1931-02-07 3 FIRE FIGHTING. As Agents For MERRYWEATHER SONS, LTD. Manufacturers of Fire Fighting Equipment to the Principal Brigades m the World We invite enquiries for fire combatting appliances of every description whether for small private or the largest public requirements. United Engineers Limited, (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements). SINGAPORE. 4 Years346 words
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Article2708 1931-02-07 4 General John J. Pershing - My Experiences in The World War. General John J. Pershing By Commander-in-Chief of the American Expeditionary Forces m the Great ar m m Pressure on President Wil son for Merger of American Troops with Allies— Pershing Declines to go with French Except for Training— Cle menceau Takes a Hand but2,708 words
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Article57 1931-02-07 4 The marriage took ptaM Andrew's Church. Kuala Lumpur ing, says Tuesday's Malay M» ÜB Trueman Rhodes, of the Comptfi^ g gor, youngest son of Mr Rhodes, of Dulverton. f w^ Ella Maxwell, daughter of Mr &n ton Maxwell, of Lumut. I)m(1 1U Fergus Ferguson. Z+ Selangor. officiated and tho o57 words
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Advertisement212 1931-02-07 4 The MORRIS COWLEY has a/ways been the best V ALL) Ci YOU COULD BUY. THE MORRIS COWLEY SALOON This year it «2,060 ex works. is better than Looked at from every angle— equipment, comfort, ever. appearance, performance and economy m running the Morris Cowley gives the greatest measure of OTHER212 words
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Article890 1931-02-07 5 I BRITISH SUCCESS. Another Record m Cheap Models. British motor manufacturers have certainly more than held their own m 1930, and if my information from the United States is to be relied upon, English car traders have bitten a big piece out of the American890 words
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Article190 1931-02-07 5 I think some motorists ought to realise the danger of expecting others to see signals given from a sunshine roof instead of from the driver's window, writes an Autocar correspondent. On Christmas afternoon I was driving along Norwood Road, and I had pulled out to pass190 words
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393 1931-02-07 5 SPEED RECORD. Cars Sent to the New World. At Rootes, Ltd., m Devonshire House, Piccadilly, W., there stood two exhibits destined to "show the flag" of British motoring m the New World. One was Captain Malcolm Campbell's "Blue Bird" m its latest form, which393 words
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Article240 1931-02-07 5 Signal Lamp Uniformity and Head Lights on Bends. Would it not be a good plan to have a standardised shape for coloured signalling lights asks a correspondent of the Autocar. This would be easy to arrange by making the light with several small units instead of240 words
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Article36 1931-02-07 5 Willesden man, fined for drunkenness: If the police will come with me to the post office to draw my pension, they can have first claim on it. Magistrate: Very well. We will be the First Debenture-holders.36 words
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Advertisement151 1931-02-07 5 \BETTER 1 m m W /m# M m m Jm 7 W JiL JKL tJL J/L w on |n< 1931 AUSTIN 7 1 I MANY NEW IMPROVEMENTS. 1 I LARGER BODY I j COUPLED FOUR WHEEL BRAKES IMPROVED GEAR CHANGE j OIL GAUGE NOW STANDARD NEW SHAPE RADIATOR j AIR151 words
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Advertisement159 1931-02-07 5 FEEL YOUNG IN SPITE OF YOUR YEARS What matters it what age you are. Let the years pass by, let the milestones of life •how an increasing age. You can h:;ve the feeling of everlasting youth m spite oi your age. If you are 50, you can still have the159 words
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Advertisement203 1931-02-07 5 LOOK AT HER! A SOLID little rock of firm Xx fl^sh, with fine straight P limbs, a beautiful, healthy colour and even, white, good m quality teeth. She has the intelligence of the m perfect food, which supplies the P body and the brain with all those elements that are203 words
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Article, Illustration1791 1931-02-07 6 The Confessions of a "Juicer By an Electrician. I AM Just a roughneck "Juicer." or electrician if you want to be technical. And yet I have bMD a gue t in more :;tar'b homes than any other single individual. Ifry overall have carried me past .stoics <:f doors, men m1,791 words
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Article89 1931-02-07 6 Invitation Likely to be Accepted. [By Air Mail.] (From Our Own Correspondent.] London, Jan. 20. The Tottenham Hotspur P.O. have received an invitation to send a team to tour the West Indies and British Guiana during the next' close season. Provided the financial arrange-] ments are89 words
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Article749 1931-02-07 6 Among the Football Stars. By IVAN SHARPE., [Special to the Free Press] THIS week's survey of the stars of British football brings us to the half-backs. It is generally agreed that half-backs make or mar the team. This was never truer than to-day when a mobile749 words
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Article, Illustration2674 1931-02-07 6 Current Cinema Chat and Comment By Our Film Correspondent. Indication of the excellent performance Maureen O'Sullivan is giving m her first leading role m "Just Imagine," the second great De Sylva, Brown and Henderson Fox-Movietone musical comedy, which is coming to the Alhambra shortly, Ls given by the demand for2,674 words
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Article2625 1931-02-07 7 AN INTERESTING "TALK." Civilisation's Dependence Upon the Primitive. [By Air MaiJ.J (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 20. Professor C. Delisle Burns, Stevenson Lecturer m Citizenship at Glasgcw University, delivered a thought-provoking broadcast talk from Glasgow, upon "Dependence Upon Primitive People." How long is it since2,625 words
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Article183 1931-02-07 7 Hotel Cannot be Blamed for Owners' Negligence. London, Jan. \t A case of great importance i« inn-keepers and car-owners wav before the King's Bench Division, when Mr. Justice Swift reversed a decision of the Northampton County Court and derided that an mn -keepers was not rps[>onfiibl« for damage183 words
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Advertisement233 1931-02-07 7 ICE CREAM jfi j j I T HERE IS NO BETTER SWEET WITH 1 1 I WHICH TO FINISH A MEAL THAN ICE j I CREAM I II i I i 1 1 And there is no better ice j| (REAM THE WORLD OVER THAN THAT MADE FRESH DAILY, UNDER233 words
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Advertisement156 1931-02-07 7 jF^ s The Wide-spread Popularity of our fsw m RENOWNED >§ A Orange-Smash m jS 1 has brought into existence various (fi|r pTji imitations, but our W^\ jQ ORIGINAL If* JJ Orange-Smash M ssßjjjs has remained inimitable. Ask for the iftfPl J^f Original refuse imitations. '<|Pt lyA\ Framroz and Co.156 words
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Article401 1931-02-07 8 lons as Carriers of Electricity. In the fourth of his lectures at the Royal Institution on "The Electric Spark," Professor A. m Tyndall dealt with "The mechanism of spark and other forms of discharge." Continuing the study of discharge at low prtesures, he showed how the stream401 words
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Article50 1931-02-07 8 On Saturday evening, members and guests gathered at Semenyih Club to bid farewell to Mr. C. Gordon Jeavons who is retiring from a very successful planting career. Mr. Jeavons has for the past 19 yeais been manager of Balau Estate, Semenyih. Dinner was served to about sixty persons. MM. j50 words
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Article214 1931-02-07 8 Hollywood an Armed Camp. New York filmland is preparing for war and blank cartridges have been replaced by ball m the weapons carried by make-believe warriors of the screen at Hollywood following a series of robberies and particularly, the kidnapping of Mrs. Lita Grey Chaplin and214 words
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Article510 1931-02-07 8 TOO MANY ORDERS. Man Who Makes 1,500,000 Pairs A Year. I have just met one of the Boot Kings of England Mr. John White, who makes 1,500,000 pairs of boots every year, writes the Daily Express Special Correspondent m Rushden, Northamptonshire. Ten years ago Mr.510 words
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Article276 1931-02-07 8 The Donkey That Went A-hunting. Trine (Hearts). Villagers cf Wigginton. near here, have just had the biggest laugh of their lives. First, they saw a donkey being chasod by a pack cf hounds m full cry across the fields. They could hardly believe their eyes. Suddenly the hounds276 words
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Article92 1931-02-07 8 Japanese and Indian Police Co-operating. London, Jan. 28. The Daily Herald's Tokio correspondent says that the workings of a gigantic drug ring, which is alleged to have smuggled over £1,000,000 worth of cocaine into Japan m a year, are expected to be uncovered as a result92 words
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Article41 1931-02-07 8 The Committee of the Y.W.C.A., will be glad to receive for their jumble sale m March old clothes of any kind, men's, women's or children's, both European and Chinese furnishings, books and sporting goods are also m demand.41 words
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Advertisement43 1931-02-07 8 i l#l Sl^^vS J^^l Kl^^S^^S Concessionaires 8 IL^^^ Jjj t^BS^/^KK^^^^^^^ (Incorporated In S.S.) iS'**~ JvvC^l Singfapore, Pcnang 1 Ipoh. If^ill If |^S2^£S2r^i o LI Ala tl IvJvyLU I^^^ i iLAiVII H V C^~- V^ >^|^^^f^P^^ B v^y I^-- a"" a I I CIGARETTES43 words
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Advertisement240 1931-02-07 8 Wv your weight JL If you are losing weight augment your diet with the active Vitamins A, B and D contained m -KEPLER Cod Liver Oil with Malt Extract Bottles of two sizes All Chemists and Stores S BURROUGHS WELLCOME Co i n ,n« OW^ITI IV A GENATOSAN LTD. I*.240 words
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Advertisement444 1931-02-07 9 BUSINESS CARDS. ANICUBE ISS FUMIKO 22 Dhoby GhjMrt. MARBLE FLOORING! TILES. gINGAPORE CASKET CO. Noc. 1 3, Pcnhas Road, «»ff Lavender Strret Phone MIX. DONTP WEAR A TRUSS pH Brookf Rupture Ap-3-lant'C hew discovery. Wonderful I No lumpy MM ftble, chenp. Binds and Q jr»w» part together Bp~* Jr Catalogue444 words
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Advertisement603 1931-02-07 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NO J ICE is hereby yiven that teuders are 10-jr knMii for the following materials or service*, stud that particulars of such tenders *wy be obtained m the iender Room, Municipal Offices In; tallation of Sanitary fittings at: Pe.ianjt Lane Nos. 5, 11 and 19603 words
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Advertisement570 1931-02-07 9 NOTICES. ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL. Notice to Old Boys. The Annual Diimer m connection witr Founder's Day will be held on Friday, Februan 27th, at the residence of Mr. Cheong Kcoi Seng. All Old Boys desiring to be present are a&kec to send their names as soon as possible eith.?i to Mr.570 words
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Advertisement493 1931-02-07 9 NOTICES. I NOTICE OF TRADE MARK j DRY SACK I WALNUT BROWN j j J Notice Ls hereby given that the above i fvo Trade Marks are the property of i Williams Humbert, of 39 Clutched J Friars, London, England; Wine Shippers, and arc used by them m connection with493 words
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Advertisement526 1931-02-07 9 AUCTION SALES. DISTRESS SALE. IN THE SUPREME COL'RT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. Writ of Distress No. 7 Dated January 28th, 1931. IN THE CAUSE OF Eu Tong Sen Landlord Versus Great Southern Hotel Tenant AUCTION SALE of FURNITURE, ETC COMPRISING lron safe on stand, bentwood chairs, wall526 words
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Advertisement564 1931-02-07 9 AUCTION SALE SHERIFFS SALE. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TW STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE Suit No. 45 of 1931. Writ of Seizure and Sale dated Jan t7tfa I9tl. In the cause of Teo Beng Huat Plajntuf versus 1. The Asia Pharmacy 2. A. Salam 3. Lor Peck Choo Dcffwiluf564 words
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833 1931-02-07 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1931. THE INDIAN LABOURER. If the Rotary Club performs no other service m Malaya, it will have deserved high praise for affording an opportunity for the presentation of other side of the picture views on social and public questions, than those commonly seen by833 words
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Article52 1931-02-07 10 Under the auspices of the local Arya Saznaj a lecture m English on "Necessity for Universal Religion" will be delivered by Pundit Mehta Jaimini, Vedic Missionary, to-day at 5 pjn. m the C.T.A. Hall, 11, Dhoby Ghaut. Mr. S. N. Dutt has kindly consented to preside. All are cordially invited52 words
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Article92 1931-02-07 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES. [FREE PRESS SERVICE: COPYRIGHT.] London, Feb. 6, 5.15 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £115 3|4 (up £1 13(16). Forward £H7ft (up £1 13|16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify92 words
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Article84 1931-02-07 10 The Chinese Company led the way m the Volunteer recruiting campaign while the recently formed Indian Company was next m the order of the number of recruits signed up yesterday. Actually, the number of British Europeans exceeded that of any other community— there were 16 on the roll84 words
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1075 1931-02-07 10 DIFFERING VIEWS. Question of Specification for a Contract. The case In which Mr. J. M. Jackson, the Singapore architect, is suing Mr. A. W. Cashin, 1 the land-owner, for $20,750, for professional 1 services, m the Supreme Court before the Chief j Justice (Sir William Murison)1,075 words
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Article834 1931-02-07 10 ROTARY ADDRKSS. The Adventures of M r Laycock. The adventures of Mr j, )hn well-known advocate and lolfcttor n and until recently a member of j Commission, along the wild northern New Guinea last summer wtn told by himself to the Blngtpon R at their834 words
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Article34 1931-02-07 10 Mrs. J. Dunford W.mhl k^ K ll> 1^ Penang where she will be joined by -v^ iV Wood on the journey home retired recently from the Malayan t has joined Mr. Dunford W««a Ipoh.34 words
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Advertisement297 1931-02-07 10 CALDBECK MAGGREGOR CO., LTD. (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong) (Incorporated i>« Shanghai) The Leading Wine Spirit Merchants m the Far East. RETAIL HOUSE 90 ROBINSON ROAD. TELEPHONE 6228. BY SPECIAL SfiT "A, HM E KING APPOINTMENT TO OF SIAM NEWEST ORIGINATIONS IN JEWELLERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. I297 words
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Advertisement55 1931-02-07 10 ACCORDING TO A WRITER the majority of women have an occasional bet. They never have very much on, though. Full cover is provided by a "GAFLAC" POLICY. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480. |h.b.winter| S TAILOR. BATTERY ROAD, j SINGAPORE. j S Phone 6188.55 words
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Article183 1931-02-07 11 MISUSED RAIL VOUCHERS. Why Mr. Mardy Jones Resigned. [Reuters Service.] London, Feb. 6. IU T I Mardy Jcnes. (Labour M.P. for typrldd) who was yesterday granted a :i:y sinecure (the stewardship of d) as means of retiring from the H ol Ootnmonii ni charged183 words
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Article274 1931-02-07 11 Between 120 and 130 at Hastings More at Napier. [Reuter's Service. 1 Wellington, Feb. 6. •he official death roll at Hastings is between ■nd 130. Will be exceeded at Napier where 59, inclmar.c 10 unidentified, have already been bunrd I h for others m the ruins has been274 words
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Article43 1931-02-07 11 Mr. Snowden Denies Market Rumour. [British Radio Official Service. 7 Rugby. Feb. ft. Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr. mlip Snowden) m the House of Commons last night denied a market rumour that government intended launching a large development toan. I43 words
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Article37 1931-02-07 11 Progress of Service i Flight. f ßritish Radio— Official Service.] Rugby. F<*>. 6. Ro Val Air Force Cairo-Cape flight nd «l at Bloemfontein from Pretoria yesterWest^ 1 I<?ft agaln thLs morning for Beaufort37 words
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Article38 1931-02-07 11 By Air Liner to Panama. [Reuter's Service.] Colon, Panama, Feb. 6. havo Prince of Wales and Prince George ■nved here and flown to Panama m an air liner. t Earlier cables on page 12.] J38 words
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Article53 1931-02-07 11 E German Concession to Unemployed. An Berlin, Jan. 29. t Jy mtCT «sting innovation is being introduced an Germa n postal authorities by granting l^ rmSw nS unem P lo yed 'or at least six months a hrw to use the radio without paying for so long as53 words
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Article426 1931-02-07 11 PANDIT MOTILAL NEHRU. Founder of Swaraj Party, [Reuter's Service.] Lucknow, Feb. 6. Pandit Motilal Nehru, the Congress leader, died here to-day. Nehru was sentenced at Allahabad on July 1 to seven months imprisonment on a charge of being a member of an unlawful assembly and426 words
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Article69 1931-02-07 11 349 to Await Trial for a Year [Reuter's Service.] Warsaw, Feb. 6. 349 Communists have been arrested at Lodz during the past two days and documents have been found which, it is alleged, implicate Moscow. The accused are liable to sentences of from eight to ten69 words
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Article69 1931-02-07 11 Rangoon Flying Boats Take Off. [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 6. The three Rangoon flying boats left Felixstowe to-day on their flight to Basra. The flight is to be completed m seven stages, taking a new route through the Mediterranean via Malta, Crete and Alexandretta with a69 words
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Article204 1931-02-07 11 k Government of India's Delay. London, Jan. 29. The Postmaster-General, m reply to a deputation from the London Chamber of Commerce on the subject of the development of air mail services, foreshadows new charges for letters. He says the suggestion of a uniform charge had proved204 words
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Article32 1931-02-07 11 Allahabad. Jan. 29. It appears that all the members of the Congress Working Committee have been released, except two substitute members, who are now In the Oorakhpur Gaol.32 words
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Article802 1931-02-07 11 I "REPRESSION CONTINUES." Opinion on Round Table Conference Withheld, [Reuter'c Service.] London, Feb. 6. The News-Chronicle publishes a cable from Gandhi from Allahabad declaring: "I am 1 unable to pronounce a final opinion on the j Round Table Conference, but what worries me is the802 words
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Article84 1931-02-07 11 As the result of Information received, Detectives proceeded to New Bridge Road on Thursday evening at about 6.30 and awaited the arrival of three Chinese who were believed to be on their way to commit an armed robbery. The three suspected men arrived m two rikishas and84 words
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Article115 1931-02-07 11 I TWO MEMBERS^ INJURED. Ju-Jitsu Bodyguard for Baron Shidehara. rKtu-.er fi Far Eastern Oervicf i Tokio, Feb. 6. Following riotous scenes m the past few days m the Diet as a result of an indiscrete remark by Baron Shidehara (Acting Premier) replying to questions regarding115 words
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Article171 1931-02-07 11 States Conference Breaks Down. [Reuter's Service.] Canberra, Feb. 6. Mr. Scullin painted a gloomy picture of Australian finances addressing a conference of Federal State Ministers here to consider a three year plan for their rehabilitation. Mr. Scullin said that some experts estimated the total fall m national income171 words
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Article101 1931-02-07 11 Bangkok-India Radio Telephony Service. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT]. Bangkok, Feb. 6. Very successful tests of radio-telephony between Calcutta and Bangkok were carried out yesterday when Prince Purachatra and the Governor of Bengal conversed freely with officials at the Ministry of Commerce and Communications m Bangkok. It is hoped101 words
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Article174 1931-02-07 11 Rouse's Story of Roadside Scene. London, Jan. 29. Following a three hours* opening speech for the defence by Mr. Finnemore, Rouse, who Is on trial for the murder of an unknown man In connexion with the Northampton "blazing car mystery," stepped into the witness-box to give evidence.174 words
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Article144 1931-02-07 11 Thwarted Chinese Receives Ten Tears. Lye Sam, who admitted, upon being charged with the attempted murder of a countryman named Chong Teng Lee, that he struck his Victim with an axe to "teach hiu* a lesson," was sentenced to ten years rigorous imprisonment upon his being found144 words
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Article66 1931-02-07 11 During Absence from Scotland Yard. London, Jan. 29. It is learned that during his absence from Scotland Yard, recuperating from his illness. Lord Byng refused to accept a salary. Lord Byng, who is m the south of France, is In constant touch with Scotland Yard and66 words
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Advertisement157 1931-02-07 11 i VIYELLA- FOR DA V NIGHT WEAR I THE FOLLOWING CAN BE HAD IN CREAM I 31 INCHES WIDE. PRICE $1 75 YARD 1 d HEAVY WEIGHT PRICE lI.sS y wlfew l^ <^7^ "^^X M I FOR PYJAMAS ETC. I I 31 INCHES COLOURED VIYELLA. PRICE $1 75 YARD I157 words
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Article, Illustration162 1931-02-07 12 A NEW SPEED RECORD. Capt. Campbell's Remarkable Achievement. BABY AUSTIN ATTEMPT FAILS. I Router'r. Servicv 1 Daytona Ucu h. Feb. 5. Capt. Afalcolm Campbell made a new world's record of 245.733 miles an hour In his Blue Bird 1.450 horse-power car to-day. The times for the162 words
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Article134 1931-02-07 12 A Big: Victory for the Conservatives. I Router's Senior. London. Feb. 5. The mall of the East Toxtcth by-election, owing to Mr. Henry Mond succeeding to the peerage m succession to his father. Lord Mel'hett. was as follows: Mr. Buehan Hepburn < Conservative) 17.040. Mr. Burden (Labour)134 words
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Article79 1931-02-07 12 61 Feet of Water at Marrumba. I Reuters Service! Brisbane, Feb. 6. Serious floods have occurred following weeks ot torrential rains. Many homes have been abandoned but no loss of life is reported. Transport is hopelessly disorganised and thousands are unable to leave the city and had to79 words
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Article73 1931-02-07 12 Additions m America and France Last Year. [Reuters Service* London, Feb. 5. In the House of Commons to-day, replying to Sir A. Steel Maitland (Con. Tamwovth. Warwick). Mr. Snowden said gold added to stocks available for monetary purposes m the United States m 1930 was $309,000,000 and m73 words
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Article185 1931-02-07 12 Where High Speed Vehicles Are Tested. (British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Feb. 5. The directors of the National Physical Labo- ratory at Teddington have had a variable density lunnel erected for the purpose cf research. The construction of the tunnel by Messrs. John j Brown, of Sheffield,185 words
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Article, Illustration1142 1931-02-07 12 ASSOCIATION FORMED. Outcome of Dr. P. Fennelly's Visit. The first meeting of the Singapore Psycholo gkal Associmion was held at tha Adelphi Hotel on Tuesday. The formation of this association is tIM direct outcome of the MrlM of inspiriting lectures delivered by Dr. P. Fennelly LL.D.1,142 words
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Article589 1931-02-07 12 HINDUS CHARGED. Shooting of Police Officer. Bombay, Jan. 26. The sensational trial was opened In the Court of the Chief Magistrate of Bombay of Vaishampayan. a wireless operator, and six others (all Maharashtra Hindus), accused m connexion with the Lamington toad police eta- tion shooting outrage. The589 words
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Article247 1931-02-07 12 MIGRATION STATISTICS. Effect of Government Prohibition. The Government prohibition on immigration of Chinese labourers to the Straits from China, although only operating for the latter part of the year, is reflected m the annual returns relating to migration for last year, when they are compared247 words
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Article56 1931-02-07 12 Marooned Italian Troops Reach Safety. Berlin, Jan. 29. The Italian Alpine detachment which was snowed up has now been rescued after great difficulties, many having some of their limbs frozen. The total death-roll remains at twen- ty-one. The rescued people had to creep through a waterpipe seven56 words
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Article257 1931-02-07 12 A Flight Across the Sahara. Paris, Jan. 27. A squadron of four aeroplanes, commanded by Captain Paolacci. and having on board Lieut.-Colonel Martin commanding the group and three officers and seven subordinate offlcials left Bechar— (the Wady Bechar In the south of Morocco)— on the 22nd instant and257 words
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Article31 1931-02-07 12 Charmer and Five Others Arrested. wa»£l emb WeOed Ulbtaj£?e s CObra Wt hto tWiCe> ««<">« iJ^T t s l ttempt to Cure hlm faUed ne died afterwards.31 words
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Article81 1931-02-07 12 "A TYPICAL EXAMPLE." When Japanese Ship's Crew Was "Ironed." Reuter's Service. Geneva, Jcb. 5. The Opium Commission to-day dOKttOMOI the traffic m opium and drugs m the Par Ea-t. The Chinese representative OtMOOOi the strenuous efforts of China to suppress it and asked for the81 words
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Article227 1931-02-07 12 Crew on Japanese Ship Placed m Irons. G«nfra, Jan. 2«J. The Opium Commission has been bmytal itself over a typical example of a seizure of opium, on board a Japanese ship. It had as part of its cargo 530 case:-- of raw cpium to be landed at227 words
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Article237 1931-02-07 12 FIRES QUENCHED. I*ath Roll Lwre, Tfc,, First Feared. GOVERNOR-GENERAL* TKI Ey,; [ftoUterU .Service. T Wellington, frrfc There la more oplimutic news In™ this morning, and it is now estimated n total death roll at Napier S^SL^* hundred. The search far bodies m ;tnd cuation of women237 words
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99 1931-02-07 12 'The inhabitants have .shown NMftoftll calmness and fortitude m their severe trial, am? there have been many ocis of heroism. P--< pi< throughout the country tire responding call for assistance with a promp ituelp tntf |Hh eroiw unselfishness which compel t. K admiif.ricn. "Lady B'.edisloe and99 words
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Article72 1931-02-07 12 Death of Famous British Airman. [Reuter's Service. J London. 1 c*>. .*>. The MHMen death is announced of Alr-Ci-m--mcxlore C. R. Samson, nho led the Cai: C R.A.F. night In 1927. He was known as "dare-devil Samsov, and "the Captain Kettle" of the Air Forco to his short72 words
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Article369 1931-02-07 12 Achievements Before and During tht Air-C<umn<dore S'imson was a famil: at Dover m the early days of the war. vrhfiv ithe Royal N.tval Air Service had its base, nnd he «M UDOOg the most intrepid of th« Briti>li •.flying officers cuailable for active wttlkt m Jthe369 words
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Miscellaneous379 1931-02-07 12 CHURCH SERVICES. ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL. SEXAGESIMA. ■7 ajn. Holy Communion. 7.30 ajn. Matins. 3 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). 10 a.m. Sunday Schcol at St. Anchors School. 5.30 p.m. Evensong (Choral and Sermon. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8 a.m Holy Communioiv Tuesday. Thursday, and Saturday at 7 a.m Holy Communion.379 words
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Miscellaneous35 1931-02-07 12 i. 8 am. Hij?h Mass. CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH Victoria Street. 5.30 and 6.33 a.m. Ix>w Ma;s. 8 a.m. High Mass. CHURCH OF ST. TERESA. Kamponff Bahrn Road, off Kepi* l 8 a.m. Lou* M.i. >.35 words
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Article389 1931-02-07 13 Why Blackheath Lost to London-Scottish. k !By Air Mail.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) J,ond« n, Jan. JiO. The International overshadowed all Rugby on Saturday. Many Clubs fielded weakened teams as a result, and matches m London were mostly played m the morning to free the players for389 words
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Article202 1931-02-07 13 Non Sequitur's 52 Miles an Hour. [By Air Mail.) (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 20. It is announced that the Marine Motoring Association, which controls motor-boat speed races m Great Britain, has accepted as a British outboard record the average of 51.98 mile? an hour attained202 words
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Article140 1931-02-07 13 Mr. L. Whitfield Fractures Spine. IBy Mr Mail I I From Cur Own Correspondent 1 London, Jan. 20. One of the cleverest and best-liked of our amateur riders, Mr. L. Whitfield, fell at Hurst Park when riding John Hasty, the favourite for the Amateurs* Handicap Chase, and140 words
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Article50 1931-02-07 13 MliWlf ■fcrouf h forward Suspended. !By Air Mail. I [Prom Our Own Correspondent.) London* Jan. 20. The Football Association have suspended Warren, Middlesbrough's outisde left, for fourteen days. He is alleged to have used insulting language to the referee m the game against Sheffield Wednesday on December 29.50 words
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Article39 1931-02-07 13 Mr. P. G. H. Fender Re-elected Captain. I By Air Mail.] (From Our Own Correspondent.! London, Jan. 20. Mr. P. G. H. Fender has been unanimously re-elected captain of Surrey County Cricket Club for the coming season.39 words
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Article241 1931-02-07 13 To Improve Approaching Ability. [By Air lfmSL] (From Our Own ConispoiMtent.) London. Jan. 20. A curious tournament fcr professional golfers will be held m the week preceding the open championship which takes place at Carnoustie 2££" m JuUe Mr Henry Spado of Middlewich, Cherhire, has presented 500241 words
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Article220 1931-02-07 13 Interesting Sartorial Developments. !By Air Mail.] I (Prom our Own CorrespoiHtent.) London, Jan. 20. The number of entries for the women's squash racquets championship has doubled since last year, and affords evidence of a remarkable new vogue. This game has been but recently discovered by women,220 words
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Article428 1931-02-07 13 Miss D. Butterfleld won the Middlesex ladies' two and a half miles' cross-country race at Perivale m 16 m. 40 s. A. L. Fletcher (Be/1grave) won Cambridge Harriers* seven-miles open road-walking race at Eltham last week m 51m. 28s. The eighteen holes course of the Greystoke Golf Club428 words
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Advertisement341 1931-02-07 13 To the fast drop/ l .^f m^^^m lif fvf^qTgy ti's Seouomibar! Jit nntC a Jl JLclltC o«/^ lasting substitute for Sterling Silver TTHE life of Prince's Plate hat yet to be ascertained; specimens we mad« and sold over 30 years ago are still m daily use without the slightest t\^n341 words
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Advertisement228 1931-02-07 13 I CHEF BRAND I 1 PROVISIONS I I Embody Good Value. 1 I I SAUCE ASSORTED JAMS I MIXED PICKLES MARMALADE 1 1 PASTES BAKED BEANS 1 1 SOUPS TOMATO CATSUP I I SAUSAGES FRESH HERRINGS I OLIVES HFPvRiNGS IN TOMATO I I AND MANY OTHER VARIETIES. I STOCKED BY228 words
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Advertisement892 1931-02-07 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. KXFftESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Serrtoe Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Doe. Ball* PHILOCTETE3 For Marseilles, Casablanca, London, Rotterdam892 words
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Advertisement526 1931-02-07 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., LtcL (Incorporated In 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. Dae Singapore. s.s. CITY OP KHIOS Peb 22 s.a. CITY OP ATHENS Mar 16 m HOMEWARDS. m.v.526 words
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Advertisement455 1931-02-07 14 IB British India and Apar 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. Due Tonnag*. Singapore. Tonnage. 34ntaw 1931. KASHMIR 9,000 *£t? KHYBER 9,100 Feb.455 words
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Advertisement785 1931-02-07 15 O. S. K. Line. tot Angeles and New York:— (from Kobe) lfl .x,>re« Freight Service.] Total Maru Mar. 18 ffstffffti and Eeatilc— (from Kobe). t Uixiil& Maru Mar. 14 condon. Rotterdam, Hamburn (Bremen) »r.d Ai.ratrp. Atlafi Maru peb 16 n Ourbfua. Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, Rio de Janeirs. Santos, Montevideo785 words
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Advertisement451 1931-02-07 15 Ajt t OF FAMOUS %j| PRESIDENT LINERS. ff| TO MARSEILLES. NEW YORK AND BOSTON FWM AND P.NANO Ha COLOBfI^ »O*T SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES AMD GENOA. +rrtw Lo»to Loa f# Singapore, Singapore. Poaaa«. h^ T<lk ftw. PUlmore Feb. 16 Feb. 19 Feb. 21 M*r si Pra*. Wilson if^. Max i ZZr451 words
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Advertisement807 1931-02-07 15 K. P. M 7 j KONINKLYKE PAHETVAART MAAKCHAPPU. CROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA] 1 (Incorporated In Holland.) UNDTO CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN OOVERNUJMT Telephone No. 6451. with sub-connections to:— Passage, Freight*. Transhipment, Marine Departments and Managers desk. ■VneentatWes In the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penaat) of the TRAVELLERS807 words
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Article118 1931-02-07 16 Tomohon, Dut. 684, from Singkawang 6, for Singkawang 10. Kepong, Brit. 1322, from Bangkok 6, for Malacca unc. Hua Tong, Brit. 109, from Malacca 6, for Malacca 7. Taiwan, Norw. 3359, from Oslo 6, for HongKong 6. Peru, Dan. 5222, from Dalny 6, for Port Said 7. Larut.118 words
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Article185 1931-02-07 16 Feb. 6— Tinombo, Slngkara, Makasser V d Does de Bye, J. de Witt, Paloh, Plancius, (Dut) Anatlna. Taiwan, (Nor); Tottorl Maru, (Japan); The Cable, Comorin, Kelantan, Pong Tong, Hong Kheng, Meran, Hong Thong, Oexnas, Barratta, (Brit). Feb. 7.-— Loudon, (Dut). The T. E. S. (Tiny Electric Ship) Hamburg runs185 words
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Advertisement520 1931-02-07 16 Burns Philp line. (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and tlw motor vessel MALABAR (4,51* tons). Tha MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de luxe,520 words
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Advertisement354 1931-02-07 16 sjs. 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 In a damaged condition will be held at Godown No. 46-47 on Monday February 9th, 1931 at 9 a.m. No further Survey will be354 words
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Advertisement467 1931-02-07 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. W (Incorporated m U.8.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez) Sail. M.S. SILVERYEW In Port Feb. 9 flll Mar. n M.S. BILVERCYPRESS Feb. 17 Feb 23 Mar 29 For rates and other particulars please apply to467 words
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Advertisement73 1931-02-07 16 STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO, Li 1 Chinese New Year. ALTERATION IN SAILINGS. From Singapore to Malacca 16th, 17th and 18th inst. cancelled. From Singapore to Muar— Sailing 17th and 18th in^. cancelled From Singapore to Tumpat— Sailing inst. cancelled. From Singapore to Kuantan inst. cancelled. From Singapore to Batu M* 17th73 words
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Miscellaneous464 1931-02-07 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Hahang, Pekan, Sungei Lexnbtn and Kuantan (via Geznas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 4 Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m Koto Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Slam g mja Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday g p.m.464 words
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Article809 1931-02-07 17 Story of the Looting of the Hsinming. d and gentlemanly were the I captured thf> China Mer- tCUMT H.sinming on January md took g\c v.s.t-i to Hc^ghai iccordlng to oflkm of the ship, which returned to Shanghai last week. No riiootinf or rough tactics occurred during the one809 words
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Article2119 1931-02-07 17 THE EMDEN'S DARING. Capt. Witthoef t Recalls Thrilling War Incident. A highly entertaining account of how m October 1914 the old German cruiser Emden invaded Penang harbour and there destroyed the Russian cruiser Jemtschug, afterwards sinking the French destroyer Mousquet, which challenged its departure, was2,119 words
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Article154 1931-02-07 17 Recent Purchase For Royal Use. Hi& Majesty. Praja Dhipok, King of Slam, has purchased a new 38-foot Packard powered Hackercraft cruiser-commuter which he intends to use for express transportation on the waters of his domain. The unusual speed of this handsome Honduras mahogany cruiser is deserving of154 words
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Advertisement551 1931-02-07 17 j See the CANADIAN ROCKIES I ><^-^>v The New Scenic Route %^^W^BH^ Across Canada *Sf*Vi Found m For Booklets and Information \v^ Apply to -l^vJT%%^>w v^ 1^ *^r^paM*ations L- L. LAWLER, V SK the SOW "*"l«rly rvrry General Agent ySlKrT^ttTtfiHfß^MßSal «ay —it not only cleanse* hut Hongkong Bank Chambers hi'Vj^EHr551 words
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Article128 1931-02-07 18 By the end of 1931 there will be very lev crystal sets m existence, for the need for selectivity imposed by high-power 1 1 ■mink sions will drive them out of the field. VaUe set* will tend to fall into two widely different classes. There will be. first128 words
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Article97 1931-02-07 18 Between 850 and 900 SOS. cslls, i'icludir,«? police messages, are broadcast by the 8.8.C annually. It may b* interesting to note that of messages calling relatives to the bosido of t>erson«; serious ill, jurt over half are successful. Of messages radiated at the request of the police for97 words
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1672 1931-02-07 18 WIRELESS NOTES. PROGRAMME ON 12 METRES. SHORT WAVE RECEPTION IN SINGAPORE. WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO CHELMSFORD VSIAB has tried a BMP wavelength, with, I understand, successful results. It was an- nounced on Sunday night when VSIAB was testing as usual on 42 metres that on the1,672 words
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Advertisement388 1931-02-07 18 THE WEIGHING-MACHINE'S VERDICT MEANS HEALTH OR MISERY TO YOU. Every doctors knows the direct relation between weight and health. The man or woman who is unduly thin lacks vitality and stamina is usually tired-looking, never feels 'up to the mark.' And, what is even worse, the thin f craggy person388 words
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Advertisement383 1931-02-07 18 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK. OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star ;Hong Kong Saigon Amritsar illoilo jSemarang383 words
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Advertisement607 1931-02-07 18 INSURANCE. SOUTH I fill BRITISH j INSrRANCE COMPANY. „vm FIRE, MARINE, TRANS? AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTFD LOWEST CURRENT n m L. C. MARGOLIOUTH. Man*;./ Office: 2, Finlayson Qrrr t PERSONAL ACCIDENTS. FATAL ACCIDENTS are even-day *<*. n HAVE you mnde provision 1^ of your dependents should such overtake you607 words
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Article1817 1931-02-07 19 UNITED SERDANG. Mr. Erie Miller's Survey of Rubber Industry. IBy Air Mail.l London, Jan. 20. t twenty -third annual ordinary general I Urii'ed S?rdan« (Sumatra) Bubi, plantations. Ltd., on Friday last at Win- r House, Old Broad-street, E.C., Mr. H. j.; Miller (the chairman) presiding,1,817 words
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Article422 1931-02-07 19 EXCHANGE RATES. February 6. SELLING. London 4 months' sight 2|3 27|32 London 3 months* sight 2|3 13|16 London, 60 days' sight 2|3 25|32 London 30 days' sight 2(3 3(4 London, demand 2<3 23|32 London, T. T. 2)3 11]16 Lyons and Paris, demand 1430 Hamburg, demand 234 Vi422 words
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Article361 1931-02-07 19 FRIDAY. FEB. 6TH. CLOSING QUOTATIONS. Aseab jhuyj DOLLAR RUBBERS. Allenby ($1) 1.00 1.10 Alor Gajah 80 90 A. Hitam (sl> 1.15 1.25 Am. Malay ($8) 1.20 1.40 A. Kuning ($2) 20 So Ayer Molek (sl> 75 85 Ayer Panas ($1) 80 1.10 BasseU ($1) 50 60 Brogas361 words
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Article31 1931-02-07 19 Planters' Stores Per Cent. Dividend. fFREE PRESS SERVICE —COPYRIGHT]. London, Feb. f». Planters' Stores report recommends -x dividend of 30 per not for the half year to September 30.31 words
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Article183 1931-02-07 19 LEWIS PEAT'S REPORT. Signs of Improvement Lacking. Sinji.ipore, Feb. ti. No sign of improvement has v yet appeared and prices continue to sag, the volume of business ptmrtng i^ moder:iU-. but the BMgin of prnii: extremely smail. Shipments for January at 41.579 tons, coupled with an incr^a^o m imports of183 words
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Article126 1931-02-07 19 MACPHAIL CO.'S DAILY REPORT. Singapore, Feb. 6. Tin. Weaker. Pangnga Rivers 3s 4s. Rahmans 65 70. Taipings 34 38. Kintas 1.03 1.06 Hitam Tins 21 26, Talam Mints 55 60. Pungahs 14s 15s. Malay Consols 19 21. Paroi Tin Par.. Kuohais 78 81, Jchans 25 27. Idris 7s 3s Penawats126 words
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Article90 1931-02-07 19 [British Radio Official Service! Rugby, Feb. i. Foreign exchanges are: Amsterdam 12.08 1 Athens 375. Bombay Is. s', d.. Berlin 20.42'_.. Brussels 34.82-. Bucharest SI V, Rio 4 5- hi. Bueno-i Aiivs 34',. Copenhagen 18.16-. Genev i 25.14 1 Helsingl'cis 199 Hi Hong Koog 11 ',d.. Lisbon 108.25. Madrid90 words
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64 1931-02-07 19 February 6th., 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers. R.S.S. equal to London Standard, Tone of Markei S.cady. Latest Cable: London Spot sh.vt 3-.d. per Ib. New York Spot Sheet G.cts. 7 1 per lb. Spot 11 12 Standard R.S.S. on Tender Fob. 12 12 March 12',64 words
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Article121 1931-02-07 19 Has It Gone Through An unofficial report has |T tlH tfafe ofnce (says the Malay *aU) to Uu lha( JJ Jayan Governments have submitted the pnpoMk regai-din R tin output control to tht lin Producers* Association, that the. r PM*** hnve been accepted, and that tht toUroaikmaJ121 words
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Article214 1931-02-07 19 The report of the directors of Malnva Consohdated Tin Dredging Company to hf submitted at the fourth annual general meetiiv of the Company to be held at Penan R on Feb 14th. at noon, states inter alia: The area hold under mining titles at the close of the214 words
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Article111 1931-02-07 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT. Singapore. Feb. fi. There is no change to tlie depression ov«.rsJiadowinu both commodity and share markets and vii lues are aftain low«-r to-day. Tins are Meter and quotations marked lower, although with so little business doiny. iht'.se are mostly oniy nominjl. Kuchais offer at 78'^. P«nawats111 words
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Article173 1931-02-07 19 flinjfaporr. F« b. (>. The local m:ti k i was closed on M-mday, owing to tl.o •'1 Mpu -mf Festival -md tliv auction was thnet re postponed till Thursday The ton- tUtf been quirt to dull with prleca ahuwlug a decline on balance. Cable-; this BMraJng quote London173 words
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Article114 1931-02-07 19 Since oui last report live market 1 v b- n ■irailllllliTjF gui tt v.id on occasion;, i:i ,t:iKof stagnation. Prices have sagged somewhat and at the present time ar~— Singapore 11%, London 3Sd. N -w York 7 gold > Stocks m the U.K. increased during the we^k by114 words
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Advertisement74 1931-02-07 19 ASSETS EXCEED $ll,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 Assurance74 words
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Advertisement70 1931-02-07 19 I Ue it T i Fire-Marine-Life or Motor Car —the unquestionable security of two hundred and ten g years progressive trading is offered you. Incorporated m A. D. 1720 the Royal Exchange Assur- ance has attained an unassailable position. Claims are B promptly met and rates are reasonable. Agents throughout70 words
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Article13 1931-02-07 20 London, later. Close of play. Newman 16,114. Lindram (m play) 7.627.13 words
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Article62 1931-02-07 20 Willie Smith the Only Billiards Entrant. London, Jan. 29th. The Billiards Association Control Council issued the following statement this afternoon: "Only one entry having been received for the professional championship of English billiards i there will be no championship this season. I Consequently there will be no title62 words
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Article429 1931-02-07 20 Keen Struggle Between A.P.C. And Ho Hong Bank. I A.P.C 1 Ho Hong Bank 1. It was fortunate for the A.P.C. that they had a reliable goalkeeper when they opposed the Ho Hong Bank m the first round of thej Commercial Cup at the Stadium yesterday af-j ternoon.429 words
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Article87 1931-02-07 20 Final of Inter-Company Tournament To-day. The final of the Welch Regiment Inter-Com-pany Rugby tournament will be played on Raffles Institution ground this afternoon. The teams will be: A. Co.— L. Cpl. Evans (captain); Pte. S. Evans, Josephs, Bevan. L. Cpl. Thomas; Ptes Edwards and Parsell; Ptes. Braddick, Gatter,87 words
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Article64 1931-02-07 20 The racing dates of the Selangor Turf Club for 1931 have been fixed as follow: Spring Meeting— March 14th. f 21st., 25tb. and 28th. April Amateur Meeting— April 17th. and 18th. Summer Meeting June 3rd., 6th., 10th and 13th. Autumn Meeting— September 26th., 30th and October 3rd.64 words
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Article101 1931-02-07 20 To-morrow (Sunday) the "A" Class will sail the first race of a series for the Lipton Challenge Cup. The start will be at 10 a.m. and the course will be posted on the usual position on the morning of the race. Starting at 10.10 a.m. the "B" Class will101 words
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Article370 1931-02-07 20 THEIR LEICESTER VICTORY To-day's Home League Matches. Freed from the necessity of dividing their attention upon retaining possession of the English Cup and securing the championship of the English League, the Arsenal, since their Cup defeat at Stamford Bridge, have shown their determination to deprive370 words
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Article198 1931-02-07 20 February Mixed Foursomes Competition. The February Mb.cd Foursomes competition was played yesterday ar.d resulted m a win for Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Hardie. Thirty-eiarht cards were taken out, ruul (he fcilowins: v.ere returned: Mr. and Mrs. Hardie 38 4i 4 33 a 4 Mr. and Mrs.198 words
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Article132 1931-02-07 20 Teams for Monday's Trial. The f ollowing have been invited to play m the S.C.C. soccer trial Monday on the S.R.C. ground: Colours: E. Cherrington; E. A. Joy, R. D. Brummitt; J. L. Elmer, A. K. Reade, A. Donald (Capt.): M. D. Pennycook, H. Millen, C. J. Bembroke,132 words
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Article86 1931-02-07 20 Satisfactory End to Dispute. London, Jan. 27. A. W. Carr was to-day offered the Notts captaincy and he accepted. [A report was recieved m December that Notts approached Carr and requested him to resign owing to his health. It was added that Carr, echoing his86 words
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Article34 1931-02-07 20 A notice to owners is published m the Gazette with reference to amendments m the plan for the lay out of Paya Lebar Village under the general improvement plan of the Singapore Improvement Trust.34 words
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Article345 1931-02-07 20 WALES vs. SCOTLAND. To-day's Match at Cardiff. Relying upon the same side which came so near to defeating England at Twickenham on January 17th., Wales meet Scotland m the international Rugby tournament at Cardiff this afternoon. This will be the 42nd. meeting between the two countries, Scotland345 words
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Article33 1931-02-07 20 Unable to Play Against Ireland. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT]. London, Feb. 6. J. S. Tucker has been ordered a rest cure and will be unable to play against Ireland.33 words
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Article1669 1931-02-07 20 Story of Twickenham International. fFrom Our Own Correspondent. J IBy Air Mail.l London, Jan, 20. Wales v. England at Twickenham on Saturday was "a thriller." It was a magnificent finish one that made the heart throb furiously. Less than five minutes remained with England holding a small1,669 words
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Article17 1931-02-07 20 Members of Tanglin Club are reminded that' entries for the tennis tournament close tonight.17 words
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