The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 10 February 1931
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Title Section19 1931-02-10 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,256 ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S& TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 10. iftai 20 PAGES ~DAILYr~ 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article413 1931-02-10 1 I Fmy beUev *o have been lost I 2LSJ? 1 1 between French steam I Forthos and a ferry boat near Kobe harg boor— Page n. I k£ 7*L messa of sympathy from I f**" I**1 1 ln M^ya the New ZeaI SjfS^° n concerni the safety413 words
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Article925 1931-02-10 1 Fast as the town grows upon the country and civilization smooths away the remnant, of the wild, those who live in the surviving oases are at times a good deal troubled by the resistance which Nature still contrives to make against man's progress, and may even925 words
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Advertisement255 1931-02-10 1 RUBBER PRODUCING COMPANIES 1930. (Capitalised in Sterling) THE OFFICIAL GUIDE FOR INVESTORS IN RUBBER SHARES'' PRICE $4.50 EACH Kelly Walsh Ltd. j RAFFLES HOTEL TO-NIGHT. I DINNER DANCE. I MONIA LITTER'S CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH. DURING THE TEA DANCE FIKST APPEARANCE IN THE EAST OF I MISS VERA PRAED255 words
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Advertisement157 1931-02-10 1 EIROPFtD HOTEL I "Eenowned by Recommendation" I TO-NIGHT DINNER MENU TO-NIGHT Hors 4'Oeuvre Varies |> Consomme Madrflene Creme Marie Stuart |> Halibut NormanAe S Mousse de Veau en Aspic f Boewf a la Mode j Poulet de Grain Rott au Cresson < |> Choux de BruxeUes. Pommes Parmentier < S157 words
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Advertisement138 1931-02-10 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Cinema guide Page 2. Wincarnis gifts Page 7. Evening shoes at Little's— Page 10. Gaflac plate glass policies Pag: 10. See Namrit voile at Robinsons— Page 13. Bovril the ideal nutrient stimulant— Page 5. Germolene the perfect skin ointment— Pat 0 13. i CHRYSLER ~j j POWER j138 words
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Advertisement23 1931-02-10 1 THE IMPORTANCE OF JAVA. SEEN FROM THE AIR Edited and Compiled by H. M. DE VRIES Fully Illustrated PRICE $10.00. Kelly Walsh Ltd.23 words
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Article206 1931-02-10 2 Wolf Cub Packs Started. j Ai Ihe first mooting of Scouters in Singapore i this year Mr. W. S. Hcgg. District Commissioner. J officially recogni-^d the inauguration of Wolf I Cub* by enrolling ten Cub Officers, including J six ladle* This means that seven Wolf Cub I Packs206 words
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Article170 1931-02-10 2 Programme of Drills up to and for week i endine February 15th. Tuesday. 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall, "C" < Scottish) i Cot., 8. L. Course, Drill. Wednesday. 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall. S.R.A. (v), i Lecture Programme for Year." 6.30 p.m.. T. T. 6. Hospital, S.V.F.A. 5.15 p.m..170 words
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Article232 1931-02-10 2 Fight to the Death on Borneo Estate. j \lf*. lAaU>uo. a Japanese widow living alone on her •oconut estate at Tanjong Aru, being i alarmed by the persistent barking of her two i ciofp», came out to learn the cause, which proved I to be an exceedingly232 words
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Article110 1931-02-10 2 A small attempt is being made it the I Y.WC.A. to encourage the handicraft of) ivomen anU to provide an opportunity for its S .sale. A i how CMC has been placed in ihe Y.W.C.A. town building in which the goods are displayed. These are sold at the110 words
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Article82 1931-02-10 2 At UK invitation of the Rev. Willard A. Brhurr, Pastor of Wesley Church, Penang, and Mrs. Sc'.mrr, many friends gathered at No. tfB. Larut Rd. on Friday afternoon to welcome the new Associate Pastor, Rev. H. F. Kuehn, to Penang and also to bid farewell to the Rev. P. L.82 words
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Advertisement178 1931-02-10 2 LENTHERIC Paris. PERFUMES Le Pirate, Asphodele, Miracle, An Fils de UEau Foret Vierge Lotus, D'Or. Face Powders, Bath Dusting Powder Compact Powder and Rouge. MEDICAL HALL LTD. Battery Road. Prompt attention to Post Orders. WHERE TO SPEND YOUR EVENINGS? AT THE CAPITOL I RESTAURANT j Excellent Food Quick Service j178 words
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Advertisement198 1931-02-10 2 r.ir.iT.iT.!r.irOTfasy^^ I Victoria Theatre f I Super Sound Equipment Now Being Installed. I Including j| I A/1 the Latest Improvements I Opening Attraction To be Announced I SHORTLY. lo O O Q O _Q__O__Q__O_O_O_Q MM O y TO-NIGHT ANO GALA MATINEE TO-DAY AT 3.15. 6.15 RADIO'S 9.15 GREATEST TRIUMPH! i198 words
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Advertisement202 1931-02-10 2 6.15 TOJSIGHT 9.J5 I Thrilling Astounding Vivid I The vital human drama that has set H the world marvelling 1 THE WHITE HELL i OF PITZ PALU jjj The film that was beyond the des- i cription of the critics if THE WHITE HEII ,f OF PITZ PALU Here is202 words
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Miscellaneous140 1931-02-10 2 THE WEEK. Tuesday, 10th. High Wf.ter, 03.06. 8.0 ft, 16.09. 7.7 ft. 8.8 A Committee Meeting. Wednesday, lltb. High Water. 03.51, 8.3 ft.. 17.46, 7.1 ft. Fx-Jk-rvice* Association (Singapore branch) annual meeting S.C.C. 6.30 p.m. Thursday. 12tb. Hifrh Water. 04 50. 8.1 ft., 15.54, 7.0 ft. Focltoall: Welch vs. S.C.C.140 words
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Article180 1931-02-10 3 Painful Impression in Germany. B-rlin. Jan. 31. A painful iinpre-ssicn has been caused in the Press by London telegrams indicating the discussion of plans to incorporate ?x-Gernnii Soath-Weot Africa in the suggcst?d Rhodesian Dominion. The report appears to have originated in the proceedings cf a conference of180 words
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Article93 1931-02-10 3 Gratification Felt in Germany. Gratification is frit in Germany over the achievement of the lone German woman flyer, Miss Ella Beinhom. uh® landed safely at B»--lama, Portuguese Guinea, after a twenty six days* Journey, including seventy full hours flight, during which she covered without serious mishap the93 words
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Article81 1931-02-10 3 Bordeaux-Paris Express I Fired On. Paris, Feb. 1. Two shots were fired by unknown miscreants at the Paris-Bordeaux express, smashing the window of one first class compartment, but fortunately hitting no one. The outrage took place at precisely the same spot as last week's attempt at holding up81 words
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Article54 1931-02-10 3 Numerous Applicants for Curious Post. Dortmund, Jan. 30. Mumb-Tless applicants have beon found for a unique job, consisting of drawing a salary for drinking daily fourteen bottles of b-^er. This job was offered by thr Physiological Institute where the professors were anxious to study the effects of54 words
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Article94 1931-02-10 3 Bishop Frederick D. Leete, LL.D., and Mrs. Leete were the guests this week of Bishop and Mrs. Lee at No. 8 Mount Sophia. They stopped in course of an extended journey round-the-world, and sailed from Singapore to Rangoon, expecting to go on from ihere through India. Bishop Leete is Resident94 words
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Article144 1931-02-10 3 Gualino's Extradition Requested. Paris, Feb. 1. The Parliamentary Commission investigating the Oustric scandal has sent a request to the Foreign Office to address a Note to Italy asking for the temporary extradition to France of the Italian bunker Gualino. recently sentenced for frauds. The Commission wants to examine144 words
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Article37 1931-02-10 3 Death of Professor Dibelius. Berlin, Jan. 29. Prolessor Wilhelm Dibelius, the well-known philologist professor in Berlin University, and one ol the leading German authorities on English literature, has died after a long illness, aged fifty-five.37 words
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Article233 1931-02-10 3 Resignation at the Francaise Withdrawn. Paris, Jan. 14. As the Finance Commission of the Chamber has only recommended the granting of a very small part of the increase of the annual subsidy which the Comedie Francaise had demanded, con&iernation was caused at the meeing of the Committee of233 words
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Article106 1931-02-10 3 Demarcation of Italian Possessions. London, Jan. Xt. TIM Times voices the fears which an» manifest in 'political circles lest the recent Italian conquest of the hinterland oasis in the country of Libya may lead to diplomatic complication* in determining the frontier of the Italian colonial possessions oa106 words
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Article88 1931-02-10 3 New Y«*. Sir Henry Thornton. President of the Canadian National Railways. In a lecture at the University of Pennsylvania, assured hlx ho.mrs that he hud come to rely mor« and 'mere on general cultural Mfcfttetl than OB the technique of his profession. "I would like88 words
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Advertisement428 1931-02-10 3 M "Has Everything that mikes for good I'M :5 Entertainment'' scßs^ sfl IBP I HO I BEBE DANIELS EVERETT MARSHALL Wt m WHEELER and WOOLSEY ft rr^ IKTwr^WT-r* "DIXIANA" I > IU-i\JGrrii I a Smashing Answer to the Public Demand for TO-iVFfirFfT greater Talkies. Watch the Capitol Attractions 11U11 |M—428 words
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Article2677 1931-02-10 4 John J. Pershing - My Experiences in The World War. John J. Pershing By General Commandcr-in-Chief of the American Expeditionary Forces in the Great War. Final Agreement with British on Use of American Troops War Council Decides Conflict Can't Be Ended until 1919 When U.S. Reaches Maximum Strength British High Command sees Lloyd George2,677 words
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Article74 1931-02-10 4 Echo of the Taillanton Case. London, Jan. 26. Paris. The death of another French Rugby player, Roumezi, from injuries received in a match at St. Marcel, near Valence yesterday, strengthens the campaign against rough French Rugby, which has been started, as a result of the Taillanton case.74 words
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Article1075 1931-02-10 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tokio. rE golf bug alluring and seductive insect has badly bitten the more prosperous ciass in the Land of the Rising Sun. The fever of the links is steadily spreading and not only have mere males been affected, but also the1,075 words
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Article37 1931-02-10 4 Boretra Wins Covered Courts Title. Paris, Feb. 1. Jean Borotra has won the title of covered court champion of France. In the final he defeated Lesueur by 6 3. 11 9. 5—7. 6 4.37 words
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Article266 1931-02-10 4 When some men relaying elec.txicity mains were working with a pneumatic drill at the junction of Wood<-atreet, Addle-street, and Silver-street, just off Cheapside, last month, there was a sudden terrific explosion. A great sheet of flame shot up. Clouds of smoke accompanied it. Paving stones and earth266 words
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Article1537 1931-02-10 4 I British Aircraft Push "i n I South America. I 1 THE PRINCE IN THE ARGENTINA. I by T. STANHOPE SPRIGG. [Special to the Free Press.] London, Jan. 14. THE Prince of Wales, who will declare open on March 14 the British Empire Trade Exhibition at1,537 words
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Article436 1931-02-10 5 EARLY STRUGGLES. Cold Night Spent on Waterloo Bridge. Air. Robert Blatchfcrd— fr.mcus as ;he author of th? million -sale-at-a-penny-a-copy "Merrie England'— slept out when he got to London to pick up the sovereigns from its "golden pavements." He tells the story, and many others, in "My436 words
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Article414 1931-02-10 5 Money Demanded From a Clergyman. Two blackmailers were nwitcnccd at the Old Bailey m mall week to terms oj penal >e:;Uude. one to ten years and the otIMC to seven yean. The victim oi one of the men waj a clergyman, and in the other case b married414 words
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Article161 1931-02-10 5 An ordinary meeting of the Parochial Church Council was held in the Chapter House on Monday, January 19th., at 5 p.m. The accounts for the previous year were presented by the Honorary Treasurer, and adopted subject to audit. The special collections for 1931 were allotted, and :t was decided that161 words
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Article678 1931-02-10 5 BRADMAN STATES HIS CASE. CONTROL BOARD'S ACTION. "Not Acted Contrary to the Agreement/* Don Bradman has handed to the Australian Referee the following statement explaining the position in relation to the Australian Board of Control and his agreement while on the tour in England. He points out that, while he678 words
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Article38 1931-02-10 5 International Horsemen in Berlin. Berlin, Jan. 29. The international riding tournament in connection with the Be •lin Horse Shew started to-day, when representatives of the Italian, Swedish. Dutch and Czechoslovak armies competed against Germany's crack cavalrymen.38 words
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Article84 1931-02-10 5 Who could doubt the truth of the story told not too seriously in the preface «.o the new ifsue of Debrett's Peerage. Baronets ge. Knightage, and Companionage for 1931 that a navvy was recently seen reclining in a wheelbarrow, during his dinner-hour, and reading a copy84 words
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Article150 1931-02-10 5 Mr. S. Balakrishnan is appointed a Detective Investigating Officer, Grade 111, of the rank of Detective Sub-Inspector in Johore. At the Selangor Assizes on Wednesday morning, the hearing was concluded before the Hon'ble Mr. Justice N. Mudie of the charges against Arthur Maximillian Ford, formerly accountant of the Federal Dispensary.150 words
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Advertisement311 1931-02-10 5 /^B* jtS\ Kee P your child healthy {Ml 4 KEPLER \j^^** Cod Liver Oil ww. 2^B JB? Malt Extract i< Ri h in Vitamins A, B& D. ••«/<• fe^lJ Restores natural vigour two fzes !>j?ii|lgP and increases weight. and storcM Has a delicious flavour. fi burroughs Wellcome Co.. London S*311 words
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Advertisement281 1931-02-10 5 NEW LIGHT ON I NUTRITION j I "Food should refresh and invigorate the body and I 1 t r C 7j satl *fy the sense of hunger and appetite; g tt should produce energy and vital capacity." hxtract from Reporff the British Ministry of Health. B I kb in these281 words
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Article215 1931-02-10 6 SENTENCE COMMUTED. Where Modification of the Law is Necessary. London, Jan. 20. The sentence of dc;,(h pmnfl OB Mrs. Olive Klthl—H Wise at the Old Bailey en Friday for ihe murder of her baby son has been eonUßUttd to penal servitude for lift 1 A215 words
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Article337 1931-02-10 6 Why King: Gustnv Forbade Marriage to Commoner. Stockholm. Jan. 30. The Kins ol Sweden, after long delays. has> rofuvd to content to the proposed marriage of his grandson, Prince Lcnnnrt, with a commoiicr, Mioo Rlsswandt, the only daughter ol a wealthy Swedish Industrialist, although the Prince had337 words
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Article72 1931-02-10 6 Impressive Demonstrations In Italy. nth tnni\ nary of the formation of the Pasc t mili-.:^ was the occasion of ;n--pressiTe demonstrations throughout Italy. In the capital the Duce unveiled ihe Black Shhi Uemoria] n the Palasao Vopale tn memory ol the members of the milttia who cied und72 words
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Article64 1931-02-10 6 Attempt to Re-establish Order. Moscow. Jan. 89. mm. BtaUn and MoUkow have signsd a decree ordering stern measures to re-^otVuii.-h order in the Riur-ian railways, where, U idsr ■tress (i- an unprec identedly heavy pass i-; ar.d f ojds tra:"fic. breakdowns have been b coming more frequent. In64 words
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Article53 1931-02-10 6 14th Century Portraits Revealed. Rome, Jan. 30. Portrait* of Dante and Petrarca Were dis•coverod during the cleaning of frescoes in the Churrh of St. Dominique in PLstoja. The frescoes date from the beginning of the second hair of th? 14th century and are in an excellent state53 words
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Article97 1931-02-10 6 Preparation for a procession by the Amicable Athletic Association in connection with the funeral of Mr. Koh Swee Loy's father to-morrow (.Sunday), is in full swing. Chinese music practices are held nightly at the club house. No. 43-B, Upper Nankin Street. The Luck Aik Musical Party will provide a Chinese97 words
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Advertisement160 1931-02-10 6 mfiM a I Fvoich accent Colours created by Lucile— world famed stylist to suit the new materials and new f shoe leathers. s HOLEPROOF I > I John Little cV: Company, Ltd. J \> hiteaway, Lainia^ A: Co., Ltd. J Campbell Co.— Raffles Chambers. I 245. M. P. H. I160 words
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Advertisement454 1931-02-10 6 Xt 9 OqJ O O Mm Jr mmm Of\ f~\ O j| %m mm\ mm mmml I .^mmmmmmm^mmm P^ mB 88^. J Bat T T .^^rial mmmmmWCmm* I I w\. mwW^^mwm. fj w I 1 "^'OJ^B Mmrnm mtmJ I 1 S^^—^. I She was a young mother, and when Milk454 words
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1243 1931-02-10 7 SIGHTSEERS' NEGLECT. Marvels of a Wonderful Country. [From Our Own Correspondent.] London, Jan. 8. A mest interesting lecture illustrated by a Cinematograph Film was given at the Hall of the Geographical Institute on Tuesday night by Her Highness Princess Achille Murat on "A Trip to1,243 words
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Article547 1931-02-10 7 EMPIRE UNREST. A Criticism of British Methods. London, Jan. 16. A provocative article, "Have the British lost the art of governing?" is contributed bv Sir Henry Dobbs to the Daily Telegraph, in which he draws attention to the unrest in India, Irak, Palestine, and Ceylon547 words
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Article193 1931-02-10 7 Sir A. Keith's Interesting Theories. London, Jan. 16. The 'deracialisation of man" is envisaged bySir Arthur Keith in his book, "Ethnos. The Problem of Race," published by Kegan Paul. Sir A. Keith declares mankind is faced with the great question, what must I do to bring race-building193 words
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Article103 1931-02-10 7 Signs of Remarkable Development. London, Jan. 16. "Talkies" are the latest fashion at parties in London and the country, also on board steamrrs and at schools. Short films are shown at private parties, with intervals for dancing by gramophone. A wedding "shot" the other day was shown103 words
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Advertisement194 1931-02-10 7 J&0OV in Gtte/u/ S&nse h K'-Jl <oeafi£'OtiWny, f l'm y? /^/y\ <r I' I Iff S*W***<. g^^ Machines be capable ot going round \i rte 1 &£%Wi tk the world and upholding T^s KftßA the reputation of the B.S. A. m I 1i e£* ISli yk trade mark wherever a194 words
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Advertisement284 1931-02-10 7 i Solid Silver I (GIFTS— FR££!| M POR 75 WRAPPERS OARCE SI2O MO WRAPPERS (SMALL SIZE) 1 I A LADY'S solid silver hair brush, a /^N 1 I A lady's solid silver wrist watch, a ffjf\ /isnV B gentleman's solid silver wrist watch, and /JfJ l| I a heavy electro-284 words
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809 1931-02-10 8 AMERICAN FIND. Works of Primitive Genius Unearthed. Washington. An ancient village, the earliest human habitation thus far discovered along the route by which m3n first entered North America, has been excavated by Henry B. Collins, assistant curator of ethnology at the National Museum. It809 words
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Article101 1931-02-10 8 Military Manoeuvres in The Alps. Paris, Jan. 29. Owing to a snowstorm a ttuin from St. Jean de Maurienne took nineteen hours to cover twenty-eight kilometers. The snow-storm caused extensive damage around Chambery, Annecy and Moutiers. Undismayed by the extreme rigour of the weather, the military101 words
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Article76 1931-02-10 8 Shaking Garland on Image. Calcutta, Jan. 25. The immersion ceremony of the image of Saraswati, which had been worshipped at the office of the Bengal 'Bus Syndicate, has been postponed in view of a singular phenomenon, ■which is characterized by orthodox Hindus as miraculous. JLZ I**** that the76 words
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Article57 1931-02-10 8 Valuable Stained Glass Window Removed. Vienna, Jan. 29. Bold thieves removed from the Weitensfeld Church in Carinthia a magnificent specimen of a coloured window from the 12th century, representing the red-robed Magdalen, valued at a large sum. An international alarm has been sent out to the police,57 words
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Article75 1931-02-10 8 Appeal by L.C.C. Dismissed. London, Jan. 27. The Court of Appeal has dismissed the appeal of the London County Council against the decision of the King's Bench Divisional Court, the effect of which was to render Illegal permission to give Sunday cinema performances on conditions, one being75 words
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Article36 1931-02-10 8 Loan for Electrification Arranged. —mmBerlin, Jan. 29. The leading German electric companies have perfected arrangements for a loan of 50,000,000 marks to the German Federal Railways to enable electrification to be proceeded with. i36 words
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Article8 1931-02-10 8 Midland woman: My daughter suffered from tuber-coalhouse trouble.8 words
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Article33 1931-02-10 8 A new war book is described as showing "the seamy side of trench life." This is a very apt phrase, since the little feUows had habit of congregating in the seams.— Detroit News.33 words
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Advertisement32 1931-02-10 8 DliUvui (l! iIIIIibH iHlfl BKSS i&^B b^^^^^^^^^^^^^ (Incorporated in S.S.) flB3 0 S M^^^BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB^^ *T^iaf^^^^OlPP» X^dSsUUMI Ipoh. gß^gZThu Hdvertuement u issued by the British- American Tobacco Co.. (Straits) Ltd (Incorporated in En«Und»32 words
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Advertisement368 1931-02-10 8 c"sr7"^^^ /^^^^kkk M Imi »*V f^ l\ I 1& rf They Do Not Fear This Trying Climate. II This wise couple appreciate the necessity of htrifig II resenres energy and power in this exacting I climate, and like thousands of others they htyt I found that Hall's Wine supplies these368 words
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Advertisement374 1931-02-10 9 BUSINESS CARDS. jifXSSAGE IfllSS FUMIKO 22 Dhoby Ohaai. '"marble merchants. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. No«. 1 S. Penhas o jt i avender Street Phone M75. \T WEAR A TRUSS Sole Agents MAYNARD CO., LTD. 11, BATTERY ROAD. illliillLE CKIPPINGS, ROAD METAI LfME FOR SALE •rv ex Railway Siding ntlT'f*** Quarry. Marble374 words
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Advertisement630 1931-02-10 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given that tenders are now Invited for the following materials or services, and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained In the Tender Room, Municipal Offices: Supply of skilled labour for driving Rivets at Read Street Bridge. 4 p.m. Feb. 12th.630 words
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Advertisement646 1931-02-10 9 NOTICES. NOTICE. Issued with the sanction of the Officer Administering the Government under Section 7 (1) of Ordinance No. f»6 (Minor Offences), as to firing Crackers in C'c'obra iion of the Ckiiiese New Year. TbS Chief Police OrT.cer. Siiigaporc, with the sanction of the Officer Administering the Government puthorkes the646 words
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Advertisement566 1931-02-10 9 NOTICES. IPOHJIACES. PERAK TURF CLUB. SPRING MEETING 1931. SATURDAY, 21st FEBRUARY TUESDAY, 24th FEBRUARY THURSDAY, 26th FEBRUARY. SATURDAY, 28th FEBRUARY. Arrangements as usual. Programmes may be obtained from the Secretaries of all Turf Clubs. THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. The Premier Morning Daily in Malaya a live "news" paper— 3o-40 columns566 words
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Advertisement446 1931-02-10 9 AUCTION SALES. IMPORTANT THREE DAYS' AUCTION SALE of ABOUT $50,000 —WORTH OP JEWELLERIES AND STOCK IN TRADE. To be held at No. 644 North Bridge Road. Singapore. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the 12th, 13th and 14th February commencing: each day at 10 a.m. COMPRISING: Gold bangles set brilliants and446 words
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Advertisement276 1931-02-10 9 yf/45/c lipstick! >~ >- >~ langee is Natum'f loveliest color. For this is th« •nagic of Tangee It changes ©n your lips to blend with fCHW own natural coloringl For Tangee is like a glow from within, a blush entirely without artificial thickness, yet permanent ond natural. I Unlike other276 words
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692 1931-02-10 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1931. STRAITS-BORN CHINESE. I The Hon'ble Mr. Lim Cheng Ean at the week-end addressed a meeting of Penang Straits-born Chinese on the subject of citizenship, or perhaps more correctly, subjecthood. Mr. Lim in doing this was performing a genuine service for if increased public692 words
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Article330 1931-02-10 10 Under the auspices of the Indian Association, a public meeting of Indians will be held at 5.30 p.m., to-day, at the Association premises No. 3 Owen Road, to mourn the loss of Pandit Motilal Nehru. A basket containing a varied assortment of motor radiator caps and mascots was produced in330 words
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Article123 1931-02-10 10 Donations (previously acknowledged $18,996.58 Hon. Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule 50; Incorporated Society of Planters Unemployment Relief Fund (Donations from Branches includes NonMembers) Bahau $10; Batu Anam $2; Banting $2; Batang Padang $15; Johore Central $12; Johore South $20; Kajang $10; Kedah South $10; Kelantan $20; Klang123 words
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782 1931-02-10 10 DROWNED CHINESE. 1 Authorities Exonerated from e Blame. t The inquest on the death of Pang Svvee Choy, the young Chinese who was drowned re- cently at the Mount Emily swimming pool, was held yesterday by Mr. F. G. Bourne, Singapore e Coroner. There was782 words
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Article91 1931-02-10 10 "This is our own. own native land. Ther? may be adventurers who grumble, but we humble folk, we sing to ourselves. 'Home Sweet Home'." said the Hon. Mr. Lim Cheng Ean who in the course of an address at the Hu Yew Seah on Friday night on 'The Straitsborn Chinese"91 words
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167 1931-02-10 10 MESSAGE OF SV.MI\\ TH j The Prime Mbtti*. Reply. I In connection with tho tut] caused considerable dama*, > North Island, Now Zealand I message was sent on behalf of N I in Malaya to Mr. Forbes the M Premier: "The many New Zealandm m167 words
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Article130 1931-02-10 10 List of Subscriptions The following subscriptions are Previously acknowledged Hon: Mr. M. B. Shelley Straits Times Press G. W. Seabridge P. A. Morrell R. B. Henley Miss. K. M. Hill E. G. Ferriday Captain P. M. Leckle Mrs. P. M. Leckic Mrs. Owen -Owen A. H. Todd130 words
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Article58 1931-02-10 10 E Further Shocks Reported. [Renter's Bervue] Wellington. Frt 8. The earthquake deathroll at Napier is now 10 Including eight unidentified Wellington. »^b I A further recurrence of earthquake thocks. some as violent as Tuesday's are reported froo Wairoa. Violent shocks were aLv> fdt i' Napier. Damage, however,58 words
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Article259 1931-02-10 10 Arrangements for Gen. OldfiHd '<. Arrival. Official instructions in connection with I arrival of Major-General L. C. L. Oldfkld CB. C.M.G., D.SO., the new G.0.C.. Mala: that owing to February 17th. being a pub holiday, H.T. Neuralia. on which General Ok!--field is a ipassenger. will not berth259 words
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Article45 1931-02-10 10 Tunku Yahya. son of !IH m Kedah. who received Polto trail -ir. Royal Ulster Constabulary, lljlj Wakefield Constabulary. Blrmimrh; Scotland Yard. London, will be Lumpur for a few months to police methods at the Depot tlur. Ing up an appoint mrnt in IIK ment Kedah45 words
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Advertisement184 1931-02-10 10 YES— our RETAIL HOUSE IS AT 9O ROBINSON ROAD CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (/-.corporafeJ under the Compunies' Ordinances of Ho Ay Kong), {Incorporated in Shanghai). The Leading Wine Spirit Merchants in the Far East. BY SPECIAL «^A **A HM THE KING I APPOINTMENT TO OF SIAM g NEWEST ORIGINATIONS IN184 words
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Advertisement48 1931-02-10 10 I^^unC^J BROKEN SHOPFRONTS IN ORCHARD ROAD new windows are expensive. Let a GAFLAC" Plate Glass policy carry your risk. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480. |H.B. WINTER] I TAILOR. j BATTERY ROAD, j SINGAPORE. Phone 6188. Post Box No. 662. I i48 words
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Miscellaneous93 1931-02-10 10 COMMODITY MARKET. LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] London, Feb. 9, 5.15 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £116% (up *****). Forward £118 216 (up £1). The market is firm. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber93 words
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Article85 1931-02-10 11 FIFTY DROWNED. Ptfitm Sinks Ferry Boat Near rKobe Harbour. F;»r Eastern Service! Tokio. Feb. 9. penom are wf iwtti missing, beH ;> n-iun of the French rthOl eoflfcHlH with a crowded ferry- ii promptly sank. paMOM have thus far been tlt 1 i* Hewed there were85 words
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Article102 1931-02-10 11 The Now Governor-General of Canada. [Router's Service.] London. Feb. 9. rough has bMB appointed) ral ni Canada in succession to ML j ugh hos hud no previous ex-' ■n appnintment of thLs character. :•>. the eldest son of the I educated at Harrow and ■nd adopted law m102 words
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Article79 1931-02-10 11 Men Killed and Valuable Horses Destroyed. [Router's Service.] Oakland. California. Feb. 9. and scores of valuable horses to death in a fire at Oakland H Show buildings. The scene was an I Terrified horses kicked down their .-..me succeeded in breaking away and outside enveloped in flames. The79 words
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Article96 1931-02-10 11 $3fi Millions Cut in American Supply Bill. [Reuter's Service.] Washington. Feb. 9. (be Appropriations Committee has sent the i of Representatives the annual naval ply bill providing credits of $344,000,000. 5 a decrease of $36,000,000 compared with the current year. Committee recommends a sharp det in officers attending96 words
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547 1931-02-10 11 REJECTED REMEDIES. Neit r Mr. Lang's Nor Mr Theodore's Acceptable. [Reuter's Service.] Canberra, Feb. 8. Mr. Theodore's plan to restore 'ho flnaneia position of Australia is not acceptable to Queen* .and and Western Australia and is certaii to be rejected by the Commonwealth Ban* Board unless547 words
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Article127 1931-02-10 11 £30,000 Claim Against Mr. Theodore. Brisbane, Feb. 9. The Crown statement of claims m the Mungana mine case has been delivered to the defendants' solicitors. It is underetood that the claims, of £30,000, are against all four defendants, including Mr. Theodore. A Queensland Royal Commission of Inquiry127 words
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Article96 1931-02-10 11 Fierceness of Foreign Competition. fßeuter's Service. J St. Louise, Missouri, Feb. 9. Oil circles opine that the Appeals Court' approval of the Standard Oil merger with the Vacuum Oil Co. is the most important development affecting the operation of Standard Oil units since the dissolution of96 words
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Article55 1931-02-10 11 News has been received in Penang to the effect that Mr. J. W. D .^Ambrose, eldest son of Mr Ambrose, Interpreter, Supreme Court, < Penang, a Queen's Scholar and an old student i of the Penang Free School now studying at Keble College. Oxford, has passed the Bar examination in55 words
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Article171 1931-02-10 11 UNPOPULAR LEGISLATION. Portuguese Destroyer at Funchal. I Reuter's Service.] Funchal, Feb. 9. Four people were killed during riots following the prohibition of the import of foreign flour. Calm was restored but the striking millworkers declare that they will not resume work until the flour decree171 words
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Article143 1931-02-10 11 General Smedley Butler Apologises. lßeuter'3 Service.] Washington, Feb. 8. The court-martial of General Smedley Butler has been abandoned and he will be reprimanded instead. This decision was made by the Navy Secretary, Mr. Adams, after receipt of a letter from General Butler further explaining his reference to Mussolini.143 words
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Article91 1931-02-10 11 Whole Position to be 1 Reviewed. [Reuter's Service.] < London, Feb. 8. The two-day conference of the London and Southern Counties Division of the Independent Labour Party to consider the question of disaffiliatlon from the Labour Party eventually decided to have the whole question reviewed i91 words
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Article77 1931-02-10 11 Indian Moslem and Effect of Political Demands. [Reuter's Service.] Jerusalem, Feb. 8. The Indian Moslem leader Shaukat All, in a speech to the Moslem Christian Association at Jaffa, paid a tribute to Moslem-Christian unity but declared that Jewish immigration and political demands were endangering Palestine. "The Jews77 words
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Article291 1931-02-10 11 Drunken Soldier Who Attacked Policeman. "I was drunk and cannot remember what happened" said Private Edward Hayes of the Welch Regiment when produced before Mr. J. F. F. Gregg. Third Police Magistrate, yesterday, charged with assaulting a police constable in Hill Street on the evening of January291 words
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Article527 1931-02-10 11 CLOSING SCENES. Court Barricaded Against Spectators. London. Jan. 31. In expectation of the enormous crowd wiittng: the verdict in the R OUSe trial, the police to-day barricaded the court at Northampton. Applications yesterday by Society people, drafor tickets of Counsel for Rouse. Mr. Finnemore, has been527 words
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Article189 1931-02-10 11 The White Hell of Pitz Palu. The White Hell of Pitz Palu. which opened at the Alhambra last night, is a picture of stark tragedy on an Alpine peak. Produced and photographed on the Peak of Palu. m the Upper Engadine. it shows the adventures of three climbers189 words
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Article77 1931-02-10 11 Change in Foreign Appointments. FReuter's Par Eastern Service.! Nanking, Feb. 8. It is officially stated that the Minister of Finance, Mr. T. V. Soong, has appointed Mr. Frederick Albert Cleveland acting Associate Chief Inspector of the Salt Gabelle in succession to Mr. Hussey Freke, who is appointed Advisor77 words
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Article99 1931-02-10 11 New Zealand Travellers and Singapore "Friends." Rangoon, Feb. 3. Three Punjabis, cultivators in New Zealand, arrived In Rangoon on January 28 by the Singapore boat en route to India. They broke their Journey for a few days and stayed at the Sikh temple in Judah Ezekiel-street. With them99 words
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Advertisement69 1931-02-10 11 t II 1 1 138 I\K&^% PHcJ laches f^^^^^_^ J l 20 1 Wlfl€ iii, '^v) i\ vard I I Your guarantee ROBINSON Co., Ltd. I SINGAPORE THE QUALITY HOUSE. KUALA LUMPUR. I I S »^ir 1 I j 5 GOLD FLARE WBC !VfIIMI>VIAIIILIWtUIIIU u h UUKXAVTr^av^J I ii ii69 words
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Article2104 1931-02-10 12 CMDR. BELLAIRS' LETTER. Earlier Correspondence With I*l IBM Minister. "POLITICAL STUNT" ALLEGATION. The action of Commander Carlyon Bcllairs M P. in eeMllaf sworn statements to the Prime Minister to support his allegations concerning ihe terrible conditions existing in Soviet prison rcmips is a sequel to correspondence between2,104 words
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Article134 1931-02-10 12 Commission to Investigate Administration. Rugby, Feb. 1. Th* Colonel Secretary his appointed a cornmis^cn consisting of Sir Samuel O'Donnell, •"haii'man, and Mr. H. Brittriin. cf the Treasury, j to proceed to Palestine to report on revenue and expenditure and to get a general view of. th* Palestine administration,134 words
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Article1072 1931-02-10 12 P ANGKOR'S SAD AWAKENING. LUXURIES COST MORE. Spirits on a Higher Plane. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Feb. 4. Bangkok woke up on Monday morning to find that the cost of a few things in daily use i was to be more. The Customs authorities have raised the import duties1,072 words
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Article53 1931-02-10 12 i Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Abdul Cader were At .Home to a large number of local Indians on Friday at their house in Pangkor Road, Penang. The guests of honour were Mr. J. M. Barron, Deputy Controller of Labour, Mr. If. M. Sithambaram Chettiar and Mr. Raya Soka- lirgam,53 words
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Article210 1931-02-10 12 FLYING-BOAT SURVEY, j Singapore Craft's Visit. i The R.A.P. flying-boat, S-1128. from Singa-I pore, in charge of Squadron-Leader a. E. Livock, which, as reported a little while ago, was employed by the Burmese authorities to drop leaflets warning the rebels of the consequences of continuance of210 words
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Article299 1931-02-10 12 Husband Alleges Extravagance as Justification. London, Feb. 3. Mrs. May Gordon petitioned to the Divorce Court for restitution of conjugal rights. The i respondent, Mr. Alexander Douglas Gordon, tea j merchant, of Calcutta, pleaded just came and alleged, in evidence taken on commission, that the wife was299 words
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Article144 1931-02-10 12 Clear Road for Fire Fighters. i Amongst action taken at a meeting of Committee No. 1 held on February 4th. was the following Decided to request Government to enact j rules giving fire engines, and if possible ambulances, a clear course in traffic on all occasions. i The144 words
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Article142 1931-02-10 12 Chinese Wife Gave Provocation, Says Magistrate. At the conclusion, yesterday, of the case in which a Straits-bom Chinese woman named Wee Siew Geok charged her husband. Tan Thiam Kee. with assault, alleging that he did not give her sufficient money and that he made it a habit to142 words
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Article44 1931-02-10 12 British Troop Carriers Arrive. I British Radio Official Service. 1 Rugby, Feb. 7. I Three Royal Air Force machines on the Cairo to Cape flight arrived at Cape Town I to-day and were welcomed at the aerodrome by the Governor-General.44 words
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Article43 1931-02-10 12 Mr. A. Sharpies, mycologist of the Dept. of i Agriculture, S3. and F.M.3., has returned i from leave in Europe. Mr. Sharpies hao been t se^ordori for service with the Rubber Re- search Institute of Malaya, as Head of the i Pathological Division. <43 words
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Article659 1931-02-10 12 CALCUTTA APPEAL. Absolute Equality in Commerce. Calcutta, Jun. 28. Speaking to the Calcutta Branch of the European Association. Mr. A. H. Watson. Editor of tiie Statesman, s?id that Europeans in i India had no course but to accept the Prime i Minister's settlement. The British parties659 words
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Article86 1931-02-10 12 Police on Track of Smugglers. London, Jan. 29. The Tokio correspondent of the Daily Herald states that the workings of the gigantic drug ring which is alleged to have smuggled over £1,000.000 worth of cocaine into Japan during the year is expected to be uncovered as a86 words
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Article55 1931-02-10 12 Indian Wharf Coolie Fined. Convicted by the Second Magistiate yesterday on charges of promoLing a chap-ji-kce lottery and being fan possession of five tickets relating to a chap-ji-kee lottery, an Indian wharf coolie was fined $100 or three months' rigorous imprisonment on the first charge and $25 or 1455 words
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Article47 1931-02-10 12 £54,000,000 Expenditure Last Year. I British Radio— OlLcktl Sen-ice! Rugby, Feb. 7. The annual report cf the Pension-, Ministry states that the total number cf persons receiving war pensions lest year was approximately 1.370.009. The expenditure on war pensions for the ye?r wr>s £54.000,030.47 words
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Article57 1931-02-10 12 Tunku Abdul Rahman, MA. (Cantab), son of H.H. the Sultan of Kedah, who has recently arrived from England, will be posted to the Supreme Court. Penang, jor a few months' training, after which he v/:ll be given f.n ap- pointment in the High Court, Alor Star. He Is at present57 words
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Article954 1931-02-10 12 RECENT SEIZURES, The Devastating Effect of Narcotics. ALERT CUSTOMS stafi v China will not be Uftong the COW H ■ltevtstad m the dtocxmiow oo ij un Geneva ,ays u Tim,, CfcrreßponiL A recent xLaire of morphine and Her Shanghai is believed to be the bluest =ord954 words
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Article23 1931-02-10 12 A scientist is exp- •nmeiitimr uith tIM of artificial life, tmd we (UppOM bef; decade the will be Mnftni cans.— Ohio State Journal.23 words
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Article1740 1931-02-10 13 Chaos at the Highbury Ground. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 12th. Saturday was not a good day for the Cup Tie matches. The weather was misty and raw, and the grounds hardish through frost, so that they all had to be artiflcally softened. On the play it1,740 words
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Article297 1931-02-10 13 An Aston Villa Record. London, Jan. 16. The replays of the undecided Cup Ties took place in clear fine weather but on hard groundHard grounds are always better for the weaker team since the first class eleven usually play best on soft grounds. There were no actual surprises.297 words
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Article82 1931-02-10 13 The following amusing skit on the golfer is published in "Together," the publication of the Shell organisation in Australia: Hush a bye, baby, pretty one sleep; Daddy's gone golfing to win the club sweep. If he plays nicely I hope that he will Mother will show him her82 words
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Advertisement219 1931-02-10 13 i iml neMungnau/ I m\ \Auiuto?tbSu»r And in nothing else is the quality of age more valuable than l in Whisky. f ft j-^fe as >een continuously I ifeZ^^ifiiy distilled since 16 27. LJf.ciJfiliW^i N ofber Whisky distillers can C over 300 y ear9 experience. no finer whisky goes 'NTO219 words
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Advertisement298 1931-02-10 13 As a skin oin^^^y^lmn^ SferiS** the aiiccicu. r bbbbbbbbW fA *at Cm f^ bV bV^b^ -^s«w9^^ I'^^1 lu .^bSb^ b^t Jk *y y-^m B^^ jffH rji "■WMlilttilltllililßiill^^ il till :lliMi IN THOUSANDS OF HOMII IN ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD ■OLD RECOMMENDED A%. A W JL S»7 BY STORES EVERYWHUtS298 words
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Advertisement895 1931-02-10 14 Blue Funnel line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. SERVICE MARSEILLES. LONDON A N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY BERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twlm Tf*-* hl T flwfcia Liverpool and CMaagew. (Via Genoa and Havre). Roate subject to alteration wUh—i notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT o PHZLOOTSTXB For Marseilles, Casablanca, London,895 words
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Advertisement522 1931-02-10 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. Otaoorporated in BogUmd). 44 ELLERMAN" UNL PASSENGER AND FRIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (VIA POSTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. aJ. CITY OF KHIOS p^ 27 BA CITY OF ATHENS \m+t X6 HOMEWARDS. m:9m OITY LILLB522 words
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Advertisement476 1931-02-10 14 p. e? o. British India and Apc&r Lines, (Incorporated In *"gi*»Hi) 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. Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage. ai nnM IMI. KASHMIR 9.000 Mai SOMALI476 words
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Advertisement781 1931-02-10 15 0. S. K. Line ADRe j^ nnd New York:— (from Kobe) [Express Freight Service.] Tokai Maru Mar. 16 j ..nd Seattle— Crom Kobe). Mtnlla IJL&ru Mar. 14 JaC Rotterdam, Hamburg (Bremen) «nd Antwerp. Atlas Maru Feb. 16 17 purDan. Port Elizabeth. Cape Town, Rio de j»u(W- Santos, Montevideo Buenos Aires,781 words
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Advertisement480 1931-02-10 15 OF FAMOUS PRESIDENT LINERS. |R TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON, FROM SINGAPORE AMD FKNANG via COLOMBO, SURZ FORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES AND GENOA. Arrive Leave Leave Arrre* Singapore. Singapore. Ttmumß New Yofcv Pres. FiUinore Feb. It Feb. 19 Feb. 11 Mar 31 Pres. Wllscn Max. 2 Mar. t Mar.480 words
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Advertisement860 1931-02-10 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANT OF BATAVIA.] (Incorporated In Holland.) CNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN QOVERNICKffX Telephone No. 6451, with sub-connections to:— Passage, Freights, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives In the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penanf) of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU.860 words
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Advertisement530 1931-02-10 16 Burns Philp line. (Incorporated In Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. ■fills r monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARKLLA (7,375 tons) and tilt motor vessel MALABAR (4.511 tool). Tbt a* MARKLLA Is one of the largest and finest steamen trading to Australia Cabins530 words
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Advertisement449 1931-02-10 16 sjsl TAIWAN. Consignees of cargo per the above steamer from Oslo (arrived Feb. 5, 1931) are hereby notified that a General Survey of all cargo landed in a damaged condition will be held at Godown No. 16 on Saturday February 14th, 1931 at 9 a.m. No further Surrey will be449 words
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Advertisement414 1931-02-10 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. nt (Incorporated In U.BJL) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). 1)110 Sails n MA SILVERCYPRBSB Feb. 17 Feb. 23 T ILB. SILVERWALNUT Mar. 3 Map q 29 If For rates and other particulars please apply to414 words
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Advertisement43 1931-02-10 16 THE AMERICAN EXPRESS CO. INC. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) International BANKING and TRAVEL SERVICES. Travellers Cheques. Letters of Credit. Mo** Orders. Drafts. Transfers of Funds bf W* and Cable. Tours. Cruises. Steamship narrations. RaJlroad Tickets. Ba*ga*e Insurant SINGAPORE Union Bid*. PENAN G—E. O. HOTEL.43 words
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Miscellaneous662 1931-02-10 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungel T^Mn and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. a Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and ir^ifth and lower Slam fn Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6 p.m. Koto662 words
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Miscellaneous92 1931-02-10 16 Berouw, Dut. 321, from Bagan Si Api Api 9, for Unknown 9. Palembang, Dut. 4498, from Makasser 9, for Belawan 14. Boringia Dan. 3605, from Bangkok 9, for Copenhagen 11. Forbin, Pren. 4501, from Dunkirk 9. for SaiNoorebai;, Dtlt. 330. from Djambi 9 for Djambi 11. Angby, Sar. 417, from92 words
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Article1561 1931-02-10 17 OWNERS CHARGED. An Unsuccessful Prosecution. Lam Steamship Company ■Aii! rs of the steamer Esmeralda I In a case before the District I C I)<xld. yesterday. The charge rtn§ :h»> ship so loaded on :Oec- the BOOT of the discs in>ubmerged. The I Ited the company ton wat1,561 words
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Article66 1931-02-10 17 To be Named President Coolidge. San Francisco, Jan. 25. The second $8,000,000 liner will be launched at Newport News for the Dollar line on February 21. it was announced to-day. The vessel is to be christened President Coolidge. and will be a sister ship to the President66 words
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Article37 1931-02-10 17 The M.M. steamer Si-Kiang is due here from Port Said to-day at 1 p.m. and will probably sail the same day at 5 p.m. for Saigon. Shanghai. Kobe. Yokohama, etc. She will berth at the S.H.B. Wharves.37 words
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Article, Illustration112 1931-02-10 17 The new President Hoover, latest addition to the Dollar Steamship Lines Ltd.. which will sail from New York on its maiden trip on July 23rd via Havana. Panama Canal. Los Angeles, San Francisco. Honolulu. Yokohama Kobe. Shanghai. Hon* Kon* and Manila and from Manila, on her112 words
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Article50 1931-02-10 17 Vessel Returns to Yokohama. When about 500 sea-miles off Yokohama, officers of the Gyoko Maru of 5,242 tons of the Yamashita Steamship Company, bound for Vancouver, discovered eight stowaways aboard. The vessel returned to Yokohama, and left the port again after delivering the men to the water police.50 words
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Article159 1931-02-10 17 Per Op Ten Noort: From Sourabaya: Mr. T. Walton; From Batavia: Mr. G. K. P. Trepper, Mrs. C. J. Petrus Lautenbach, Miss K S. Petrus, Mr. W. A. Eley, Mr. W. Joztasse, Mr. H. A. O'Connor, Mr. F. van Pelt and wife, Mr. J. P. Baljon, Mr. E.159 words
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Article138 1931-02-10 17 The P. and O. Ranch! arrived In London at 2 a.m. an 6th instant. The P. and O. Perim has left Hong Kong and Is expected to arrive at this Port at 4 pjn. on Friday. The Perim will proceed alongside the S.H. Board's Wharves on arrival. During the night138 words
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Advertisement357 1931-02-10 17 Troubled With Eczema 10 Years Cuticura Healed "I was troubled with rczema for ten years. My feet str.rted t j bum and seemed to get dry and itchy. I took no notice of them at first but th<?y kept on getting woise and I used to scratch and cause cruption3.357 words
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Article2758 1931-02-10 18 SPECIMEN HUNTING. V The Tftriffi&g Life of Mr. Frank Buck. i Almost ar>y animal is dangerous when < aroused. In \'j26 I came closo to being killed by a tapir, the meekest of animals. I was in Sumatra assembling a group of specimens that included some2,758 words
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Article73 1931-02-10 18 Tokio, Jan. 30. I The King and Queen of Siam are visiting Japan en route to the United States, according to a despatch received at the Imperial Household Department. They are arriving at Yokohama an April 9 aboard the Empress of Japan. Their Majesties will be the73 words
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Advertisement446 1931-02-10 18 ARE YOU ALLURING Have you sparkling vitality and womanly appeal Mm fetartfV prefer the woman who's 'alive* f who tmtm to possess unbounded energy and bubbles over uith high spirit. She is, naturally, always preferred to her tired-looking, depressed. .hin. never up-to-the-mark* sister. Are r< as atractive and 0 as446 words
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Advertisement348 1931-02-10 18 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK. OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated In England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital in 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 jSaigon Amritsar jlloilo jSemarang348 words
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Advertisement438 1931-02-10 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England). Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed 1,300,000 Paid-up 1.050,000 .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. 11. Sbelford, Esq., Sir Thomas Catto, Bart. LONDON BANKERS.438 words
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Advertisement214 1931-02-10 18 INSURANCE. THE s*oßfo. SOUTH Mpl BRITISH x 1l V INSI'R.WCE OOMMRT, LQ 1 1, FIRE, MARINE, TR LNSIf AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED \j LOWEST CURRENT I? ITU, L. C. MARGOLIOUTH, Manager Office: 2. Finlayson Green PERSONAL ACCIDENTS. FATAL ACCIDENTS are everyday pcfecibllltln HAVE you made provision for the protection214 words
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Article688 1931-02-10 19 MALAYA'S AMENDMENTS. llolivian and Dutch Producers Agree. j Bolivian and Dutch tin producers have agreed vialaya's suggested amendments to the proj scheme for the restriction of tin output. iact i? dLsclosed in the publication, authorby the F.MS. Government of two cables) local council of the Tin Producers'688 words
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Article85 1931-02-10 19 r! British Radio— Official Service. 1 Rugby. Feb. 7 efcn exchanges arc: Amsterdam 12.10 hi, Uieui 375, Bombay Is. 5%d., Berlin 20.44Vi, 34.82^. Bucharest 817. Rio 4 9-32, Aires 34 4 CDpenhagen 18.16>6. Geneva 1 16. Holsingfors 193'i, Hong Hong lid., Lisbon J25. Madrid 47.85. Milan 92.81 'tr. Monte85 words
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Article81 1931-02-10 19 Langen, Java Profit of £1,057. [FREE PHESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT]. London. Feb. 9. Langen. Java, at its meeting to-day adopted the accounts which showed a net profit of £1.057. A sum of £13,961 is carried forward. Val d'Or report to Oct. 31. 1931 discloses a profit of £235 and81 words
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Article339 1931-02-10 19 No Interim Dividend for Last Year. London, Jan. tO. The Anglo-Dutch Plantations of Java, which for 1929 paid an interim dividend of 3 per cent., followed hy a final of 7 per cent., is paying no hilerim for 1930. In announcing this decision the directors state that for339 words
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Article203 1931-02-10 19 Record Year For Combine In Bad Times. !Ey Air Mail London, Jan. 20. The laiperiil Tobacco Company of Greal I Britain fflffinf a nrpriM OB the market to-daj Iby declaring an Increased dividend on its I £37 .402.620 ol ordinary c^pi..il. In viev. of the lrece.it203 words
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Article192 1931-02-10 19 I Government's Revenue j Decline. [By A:r Mail.l Amsterdam, Jan. 18. The current weekly review of the Incasso IBank, of Amsterdam, deals with the tin situation las regards the Netherlands Indian producers, land BtefeH that the Government Banka mines I made a net profit of £4,100192 words
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Article420 1931-02-10 19 To-Day' s Price Changes. EXCHANGE BATES. February 9. 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. 2j3 11)16 Lyons and Paris, demand 1430 Hamburg, demand420 words
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Article873 1931-02-10 19 MONDAY. FEB. 9TH. CLOSING QUOTATIONS. Buyers better*. Asam Kumbang 21a 22s 6d Ayer Hitams Tin (§6) lis 6d 12s Bangrin Tin lis 3d 12s Batang Padang ($1) 10 15 Batu Caves ($1) SO 56 Bukit Arang ($1) 35 40 Burmah Malay 10s 6d 12s nom Chenderiang 2s873 words
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Article120 1931-02-10 19 MACPHAIL CO.'S DAILY REPORT. Singapore, Feb. 9. Tin, Steady.— Simgei Luas 1.12 1.16, Rantuu Prefs. 35 40. Penawats 49 53. Idris 7s Bs, Johans 26 29, Kuchais 83 86. Paroi Tin Par., Malay Consols 19 23. Pungahs 14s 15s, Talam Mincj 55 60. Hitam Tin 13 23, Kintas 1.05 1.10,120 words
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Article108 1931-02-10 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT. Singapore, Feb. 9. In spite of a fall in the local tin price, tho share market is active, at rising levels. Rubbers are also slightly better on a steadier commodity market. The following quotations ar? as at 5 p.m. to-diy. Kuchais 85 87, Kintas Petalings 4.10108 words
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72 1931-02-10 19 February 9th., 11 c'clork noon. Buyers Sellers. R.SS. equal to London Standard, Tone of Market Steady Quiet. Latest Cable:— London Spot sheet 3 13-16d. per lb. New York Spot Sheet G.cts. 7 s per lb. Spot 12 121 I Standard R.S.S. on Tender Fate. 12%72 words
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Article467 1931-02-10 19 Singapore. Feb. 6. The prices quoted are generally those current it Clyde Terrace Market. At the other markets there may be small variations. Ec^f steak (Round* Kofi 50 Beef stew or curry do 42 Pork, lean do 58 Pork, lean and fat <lst quality) do 46 Mutton467 words
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Article120 1931-02-10 19 London, Jan. 27. The Lor don TtaM9 city editor commenting DO tea restriction says, "It now MM practically certain that a restriction plan based on iini-ar lines to last year will be adopted. "But it would appear to be weakened in the method of application, for120 words
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Article26 1931-02-10 19 The Federal Reserve Board at Washington announce that bank failures during 1930 totalled 1.326. the biggest number on record. Deposlsts In these banks totalled approximately E180.790.000.26 words
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Advertisement81 1931-02-10 19 ASSETS EXCEED $11,000,000. ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $38,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements). j j HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE :27 Old Jewry, E.C. I Thn Company ha? £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life81 words
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Advertisement63 1931-02-10 19 jjjßfßfHiaii!fi!fa^^ jl Royal Exchange I What do you connect with these two words fi I Insurance S I 1 Then why not give this old established S Corporation the benefit of your connection and 3] be assured of complete satisfaction. jjj 1 fltogftl Stttangr toMtmuut. 1 I mcon^oiuTto a o63 words
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455 1931-02-10 20 SURPRISE SELECTIONS. Two Untried Men to Play Against Ireland. The composition of the English side to meet Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday will have occasioned considerable surprise, for it is even more experimental than that chosen to do battle •gainst Wales on Jan. 17, since two455 words
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LAWN TENNIS.
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129 1931-02-10 20 To-day's Tanglin Tournament Games. The ties in the Tanglin Club lawn tennis tournament to-day are as follow: i Mixed Doubles Handicap. Capt. and Mrs. Freyberg owe 4 vs. Mr. and Mrs. Giggins plus 15. Mrs Goldie and C. E. Hudson owe 15 4 vs Miss Salmond and Rowland owe 2.129 words
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Article90 1931-02-10 20 Men's Doubles Handicap. Baker and Oppcnheim owe 3 vs. McMullan and C. E. Hudson owe 15. Stewart-Brown and Droogleever crwe 4 vs. Pentelow and Cork scr. Salter and Pulcher owe 15 vs. Giggins and Phipps plus 3. Mixed Doubles Handicap. Miss T. Hodgins and Coltart plus 490 words
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Article19 1931-02-10 20 The Yacht Club Tournament. Members are reminded that entries for the R.S.Y.C. lawn tennis tournament close on Thursday night.19 words
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Article65 1931-02-10 20 First Visit to Straits for Two Decades. I FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, Feb. 9. Bangkok are sending a cricket team to play at Penang (Feb. 17 and 18) and Sungei Patani during Chinese New Year. This will be the first cricket eleven to leave Bangkok since the65 words
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Article33 1931-02-10 20 Jack Brown Wins Flyweight Title. London, Feh. 2. At Manchester in a contest for the British fly-weight boxing championship, Jack Brown of Manchester outpointed Bert Kirby of Birmingham (the holder).33 words
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Article20 1931-02-10 20 iJr w ol *»P ta «k* and Polytechnic Wimbledon Common on Saturday Mrs Pu2k flrst place, their time being Mm.lSs20 words
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TRIPLE TIES IN GOLF COMPETITIONS.
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Article165 1931-02-10 20 Japanese Club Beat Sepoy Lines. The February Ladies' Bogey competition of the Singapore Golf Club was played yesterday afternoon and resulted in a tie between Miss M. A. Law, Mrs. S. C. Campbell and Mrs. R. N. Hamilton in "A" division and in a tie between165 words
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Article156 1931-02-10 20 Victory Against Sepoy Lines. A match between the Sepoy Lines Golf Club and the Singapore Japanese Golf Club was played on Sunday over the Japanese Club's links and resulted in a win for the Japanese by 5*4 points to 4' a points. Detailed scores were as follows:156 words
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Article84 1931-02-10 20 Triple Tie for Monthly I Medal. Forty-three cards were taken out for the February Medal and the following returned J. Green 85 16 69 J. B Stevenson 85 16 69 H. Jackson 74 5 69 Louk Skinner 91 18 73 J. C. MacLeod 94 18 76 P.84 words
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Article53 1931-02-10 20 Men's Monthly Medal Result. The Men's Monthly Medal was played or Saturday and Sunday 22 cards being taken out The best returns were T. Scowsill, x dowE Major R. W. Anderson, 2 Lieut. J. C. Alexander, 3 E. C. Mllligan, 5 H. R. S. Law, 6 L.53 words
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Article29 1931-02-10 20 [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIOHT]. o Bangkok, Feb. 9. The Siamese amateur golf championship was completed yesterday and resulted in a win for R- H. St. Amory.29 words
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Article94 1931-02-10 20 Lindrum Further Reduces Newman's Lead. [FREE PRESS SERVICE-COPYRIGHT. T London, Feb. 9. in the final of the professional billiards tournament to-day Walter Lindrum still further reduced, by a slight margin, the lead which Tom Newman, the former English champion, had obtained. Up to tea time he had scored94 words
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Article52 1931-02-10 20 An extraordinary general meeting will be held at the Tanglin Club on February 24th at 6.30 P-m. to elect a President and transact general business. Members are also notified that the Polo Season will formally commence on February 28th. There will be some informal slow Chukkas on52 words
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Article26 1931-02-10 20 All S.C.C. members interested m hockey are requested to attend a meeting to be held m the Club lounge on Friday at 6.15 pm26 words
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SOUTH AFRICA'S NEW CAPTAIN.
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Article183 1931-02-10 20 Wicket-Keeper-Batsman Takes I>eane's Place. H. R Cameron, the Transvaal wicket keeper f^rt^L, TL* ICad aoaai Africa the ££?Z%S?* h EnglMld at Cannesburg on Friday. He will thus be the third skipper the South Africans have haTdurmg RP Nu P«n led the £T^! at Joh *nnesburg, and in183 words
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Article84 1931-02-10 20 Port Eu ***fc. J*n 11. The three-day match between the MCC touring team and the Eastern Province commenced here to-day. The following are to-day's closing scores— M.C.C. 272 (Wyatt 86, Marite 5 for 63) Eastern Province 33 for 4 wickets. Port EUaabeth. Feb. t. The following84 words
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Article437 1931-02-10 20 Disappointing Game on S.R.C. Ground. Cak>urs 2; Whites 1. The second S.C.C. soccer trial of the season though more representative than the first was' hardly more encouraging from the selectors' point of view. Although Colours won they only just scraped through. During the first half the winning437 words
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Article103 1931-02-10 20 Classification of Horses and Ponies. List No. 4. Amendment No. 14. Issued Feb. Ml HORSES. Transfers—Gladiator m from Class 4 to 31ass 3. Bdmoroonga from Class 3 to Class 4 The Nile from Class 3 to Class 4. Miss TaiDine :rom Class 4 to Class 5. New103 words
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1092 1931-02-10 20 BLACK SWAN TROPHY. Fleet of Ten in Hoops Cup Race. The "A" class yachts, on Sunday, were sailIng their first race for the Black Swan Trophy. A north-east monsoon course was set, the flrsfc leg being towards the Man o* War, thence to 17 Beacon,1,092 words
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Article37 1931-02-10 20 bAf"« t^ fOOtbaU com P efci tion Is to be run by the S.R.C. An entry list is posted at the T d mCmberS are ~«^to\£e that the closing date Is Monday, February ieth.37 words
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