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Title Section19 1931-02-12 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,258 ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, &S. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article502 1931-02-12 1 Three thousand miners are entombed m a Mancburian mine following an explosion on Saturday Page 11. If the Commonwealth attempts to impose a policy of wholesale inflation, such as the Theodore plan involves, Sir James Mitchell (the Premier) declares that Western Australia will reconsider its position m502 words
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Article1462 1931-02-12 1 When I am asked how "Biography for Beginners" and the historical method which it initiated, came into existence, my memory turns back to an early spring morning m the last century and a schoolboy's study. I was conning, with the aid of a dictionary, the story of1,462 words
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Advertisement263 1931-02-12 1 IVHTTAKERS ALMANACK 1931. containing information reIctinp government, finances, Z^iation, commerce and P° pU general statistics. PRICE $3.60. Kelly Walsh Ltd. [RAFFLKJIOTEL I I DINNER DANCE I MOMA LITTER'S CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA I FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH. 1 DURING THE TEA DANCE 1 FIRST APPEARANCE IN THE EAST OF i MISS VERA PRAED263 words
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Advertisement220 1931-02-12 1 |H«OH#H(ttEL SPECIAL NOTICE. j THE MANAGEMENT HAVE MUCH PLEASURE j f I IN ANNOUNCING THE EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT j OF ROBERT DRESCHER'S FAMOUS VIENNESE I I I BAND AS FROM MARCH IST. j THE ORCHESTRA WILL PERFORM DAILY UNDER THE PERSONAL CONDUCTORSHIP OF j MR. ROBERT DRESCHER. j j There is220 words
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Advertisement45 1931-02-12 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Cinema quide Page 2. Austin leads again Page 3. Xlim spell it backwards Page 6. Wassiamull's quarter value silk bazaar Page 5. Barlow and Co. agents for Vtlliers engines Page 1. f CHHYSLER j EAST HANDLING IN THE HOMEIN THE HOTEL uKZ PERRINS45 words
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Advertisement20 1931-02-12 1 THE BRITISH JOURNAL PHOTOGRAPHIC ALMANAC 1931. The year book of Photography with 64 Gravure Pictures. PRICE $1.50. Kelly Walsh Ltd.20 words
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Article247 1931-02-12 2 We have to acknowledge with thanks from M«wrs. Ribelro and Co. the receipt of a copy f an Annotated Edition of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Straits Settlements by Mr. Bashlr A. Mallal. This book Is the first of its kird to appear locallj' and should247 words
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Advertisement279 1931-02-12 2 WHERE TO SPEND i YOUR EVENINGS? AT THE I CAPITOL j RESTAURANT j Excellent Food I Quick Service Moderate Prices. j Luncheon at $1.25. j Dinner a la Carte. j For Reservations Phone 4906.; jPAVILIONI J6.15 9.15J STARTING WEDNESDAY j FOR TWO DAYS ONLY I The Finest Mystery of The279 words
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Advertisement202 1931-02-12 2 Victoria Theatre Super Sound Equipment Now Being Installed. Including All the Latest Improvements Cfcning Attraction To be Announced SHORTLY. fl^Ha^Bß TO-NIGHT i 6J5] 9 as j ...........1 g "Entertainment at its Best** NOT JUST ONCE— BUT SCENE AFTER SCENE OF— DRAMATIC ROMANCE— VIBRANT SINGING —GORGEOUS TECHNICOLOR— AND HILARIOUS COMEDYDRAWING UNSTINTED202 words
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Advertisement136 1931-02-12 2 Opening STO-NIGHTRis Another Ace-High programme to keep a firfjj Alhambra has the Stars and the Pictures •i t Imagine" two shows h one! By Special Arrangement with Fox Alhambra Presents AND MAUREEN O'SULLIVAN I I IN A DELIGHT ftJi 1 1 ROMANCE OF A PLUMBER i WHO DARED TO MAKE136 words
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Miscellaneous210 1931-02-12 2 THE WEEK. Thmnday. l?th. Htiih Water. 04.50. 8.1 ft., 15.54, 7.0 ft. Foctbail: Welch vs. S.C.C. at Stadium. Friday, 13th. High Water. 06 10. 8.0 ft. 21.20. 7.5 ft. Annual meeting of Singapore and South Malaya Boy Scout's Assocn. V.M.C.A.. 5.30 p.m. Saturday. 14th. ■Ugh Water, 07.35. 8.1 ft., 22.10,210 words
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Article942 1931-02-12 3 MENACE TO BRITAIN. If Afghanistan Reverts to Anarchy. One of the gravest of present international questions is, Whac is the object of the Soviet military preparations? writes Sir Henry Dobbs, —who negotiated the An^lo-Af^han Treaty— in the Daily Telegraph. Spr culation may suggest FirJa .a, Poland,942 words
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Article72 1931-02-12 3 Several hundrd mourners, representing all communities m Selr.npor. followed the remains of the Dato Lee Kong Lim. J.P., MS.C tO (heir last resting place to-day, says Monday's M/al?y Mail. The funoral was m customary Chinese style, with very many banners from frtettdl bearing testimony to the esteem m which ho72 words
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Advertisement299 1931-02-12 3 thl" criminal procedure code OF THE STI?AITS SETTLEMENTS. tad t) corrc: ponding section, ot MB. CriminaJ Procedure Cod.3. References to decisions of l-MS and local C.»u» (^statutes, Acte and Ortllnances and EnactMm Mle bm«C undor thli Cod» prd Tnb^ mmmm HH corre^ r,din R i... Indten and F.M.S. Criminal Proredure299 words
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Advertisement346 1931-02-12 3 FIRE FIGHTING. I As Agents For I MERRYWEATHER SONS, LTD. I Manufacturers of Fire Fighting I I Equipment to the Principal I 1 Brigades m the World I I s I We invite enquiries for fire combatting I I appliances of every description whether I for small private or the346 words
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Article, Illustration91 1931-02-12 4 Holy Trinity Church m Gray's Inn Road, W.C.. E now being used as a n namo" for -down and outs." At 9 p.m. aa m.ir.y M can be accommodated are allowed to sleep m the church. Here are men asleep m front91 words
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Article, Illustration16 1931-02-12 4 ABOUT TO SNEEZE? Different expressions at a Sunshine Home for Blind Babies party at Grosvenor House.16 words
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Article, Illustration15 1931-02-12 4 Farquharson, the Cardiff City imlkeeper. corner kick m the replayed Cup-tfe With Bn15 words
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Article, Illustration36 1931-02-12 4 So great was the enthusiasm shown m the Cup-tie replays that a crowd of 73.600 saw the match between I Villa at Villa Park and there were many casualties amongst the densely-packed necUton36 words
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Article, Illustration50 1931-02-12 4 ARMED MEN RAID POST OFFICE. Miss Rose Wooding, postmistress at the Falcon Road. Battersea. post-office (right), who was confronted by an armed raider and another man m a hold-up. The men got away with nearly £100 m notes. The blind ex-M.P., Captain lan Fraser. has passed the final bar examination.50 words
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Article, Illustration18 1931-02-12 4 T. A. Brocklebank. president and Stroke of last year's winning Cambridge crew, working the ferry.18 words
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Article, Illustration15 1931-02-12 4 Beautiful flowers at a show m the Royal Horticultural Hall m Dtfti week.15 words
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Article, Illustration37 1931-02-12 4 The Kingsway tramway tunnel, on the enlargement of which 500 lien have been employed for nearly eighteen months, was re>pened m mail week. The original size would not permit doubledeck trams to be used.37 words
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Article, Illustration22 1931-02-12 4 After London's first snowfall m mail week there were happy tobogganers on the slopes of Hampstead Heath.22 words
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Article, Illustration66 1931-02-12 4 TO BEAT WORLD WATER -SPEED RECORD Making final adjustments to the engine of Miss England II the famot* speed bo*t uhuh wattle bottom of Lake Winderm ere after the disaster m which Major Mr Henry fefmte to* Don has already done some amazing speeds m the reconditioned boat Mid has66 words
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Article, Illustration12 1931-02-12 4 FINDING OUT HIS FAULTS. Brocklebank finding out his faults before a mirror.12 words
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Article, Illustration18 1931-02-12 4 THEY'RE REALLY SOMETHING TO EAT. vme 01 the remarkable exhibits at the Cookery and Food Exhibition at Olympla.18 words
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Article575 1931-02-12 5 "NO HOPE." Regent's Park for the Public. The Royal Botanic Society, which has furthered the study of botany m all parts of the world for nearly 100 years, is doomed. The Government has decided that it cannot renew the lease of the grounds m Regent's575 words
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Article206 1931-02-12 5 Result of Experiments by British Firm. In a lecture on flying-boat design, given before the Royal Aeronautical Society, Mr. A. Gouge said that experiment m long-range flying-boats capable of carrying a fairly large commercial load had recently been made by Messrs. Short Bros., of Rochester. A big boat206 words
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Article169 1931-02-12 5 40 Years' Service at Sea. Failing m health for a long period, Captain William Cooper Passmore, formerly of the Douglas Steamship Co., and a resident of Humphrey's Buildings, Kowloon, passed away at an advanced age. His death will be mourned by a large circle of friends169 words
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Advertisement370 1931-02-12 5 tiAlfiinA Wrist and POCKET WATCHES 1 JtlW^***^^* accurate and elegant. I Also a bis: variety of 1 V the Movado :O F tYKJIO automatic winder m stock. 1 RENE ULLMANN Agent.: I Capitol Building Singapore. I Ask for Catalogues— f I WASSIAMULL'S I jjj Quarter Value Silk Bazaar 1; Special370 words
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Advertisement458 1931-02-12 5 "Clap Hands!" ,i ri She was a young mother^ and when Milk is vital to every baby m the die time came that Baby was always world. But many babies cannot take crying and not gainingany weight she dairy milk, and the great part which listened to a lot of458 words
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Article1029 1931-02-12 6 FLAWS IN STORY. Crime Reporter's Theory of an Accident. Hour by hour the fragments of the mystery of the fate of Miss Evelyn Foster, the Otterburn, Northumberland, garage proprietor's daughter, who was found dying beside her blazing motor-car on the lonely moorland four miles from her1,029 words
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Article169 1931-02-12 6 Mr. Churchill and Trade Disputes Bill. London, Jan. 28. During the debate on the second reading of the Trades Disputes Bill against which the Liberals axe not voting, though they dislike it, the House of Commons rocked with laughter at the sallies of Mr. Churchill against169 words
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Article76 1931-02-12 6 London, Jan. 28. There was are impressive funeral procession when Madame Pavlova's remains arrived from Holland. The enormous black and silver coffin was covered with masses of wreaths. The Russian church at Victoria was packed to the uttermost at the service. The former Russian Charge dAffaires, M.76 words
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Advertisement677 1931-02-12 6 '^v^ v\vC mLSO? ravaging eczema.— A tr > ;> »«ack of eczema ULCERS ON BOTH LEGS. Bf-/^*^y spread i.i-illv over tar little «< j. or twvUe month. I surtored 2&.^£3L J)< v !h! ■'>■• 1!l "■••')«i'''t W jth running niters < n both legi. WZ*£o^^- bral Wt Were oo r677 words
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Advertisement228 1931-02-12 6 Q)j |y >^^ :^^r W Spell it backwards jgjg BRANO I I POV/DERED MU-K I Obtainable at all Leading Provision Stores Ml Eno's lji| thinr: every morning. sucn as headaches, liver Wjfi troubles, impure blood HI For sixty years Eno's and sleeplessness. Buy a ||j Fruit Salt has been bottle228 words
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Article395 1931-02-12 7 ALMOST TOO LATE. Man Who Forgot His Sweepstake Tickets. A man who bought £10 -worth of tickets m a rwsepstake. put them m a drawer, and for-j got all about them, learned by the purest chance that one of th« tickets won the395 words
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Article223 1931-02-12 7 A Queen Among His Patients. Hollywood, Jan. 13. Screen celebrities are to-day mourning the death of Dr. Louis P. Berne, the famous plastic surgeon who. during the course of his career, remodelled the features of scores of prominent screen, stage and social figures. Dr. Berne, who223 words
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Article158 1931-02-12 7 From "Harry," "Rex" and "Earl." New York, Jan. 14. Burning love telegrams to Clara Bow, the redheaded cinema star, were introduced m evidence at Los Angeles, where Miss Bow's former secretary, Daisy Devoe, is on trial accused of issuing unauthorised cheques. The telegrams were signed158 words
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Article113 1931-02-12 7 Boat Overturned m Channel. George Edwin Chitterden and Arthur Mount, both aged sixteen, of Deal, who had borrowed a boat for a day's fishing, were dropping the sail more than a mile from shore when the boat turned turtle and pitched them into the Icy water.113 words
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934 1931-02-12 7 LOST FOR THREE WEEKS. Australian Airmen's Experiences. Alice Springs, Jan. 2. Just three weeks after they were last seen m their aeroplane flying north of Alice Springs, Capt. W. L. Pittendrlgh and Mr. S. J. Hamre were found alive yesterday, 130 miles away from934 words
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Article53 1931-02-12 7 "The talkies have Americanised my wife," said a husband at Southend Police Court. "She calls me 'big boy,* he added, "and when I ask her to do anything she says '0.X., chief.' I suppose if they had a Zulu talkie she would want to wear a53 words
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Article23 1931-02-12 7 Midland magistrate: What do you mean by a V-shaped gate? Young woman: Well, I expect you would call it a kissing gate, sir.23 words
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Advertisement84 1931-02-12 7 WORTH THE PERFUMERY WITH Enchanting and Lasting CVi France DANS LA Nurr fragrance SANS ADIEU VERS LE JOUR. t S~i x JL-^A f 1 v N^ f^N *S 1 x v lE^mW \hEmma^ llH^^tosP fif^QUQfl n^i win m f^ FOR MOTHER BABY— 4 L SUNSHINE VITAMIN "D" i Z There84 words
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Advertisement233 1931-02-12 7 The Wide-spread Popularity of our f^m \M RENOWNED 7^ wm Orange— Smash PS has brought into existence various imitations, but our bM^^ anUTr^ITVAT W^L jB Orange-Smash fi has remained inimitable- Ask for the |psi Original refuse imitations, ya^K Framroz and Co. MkiM I Solid Silver I GIFTS-* FREE I POR233 words
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Article1400 1931-02-12 8 RECENT DEVELOPMENT. Its Value to the Gold Mining Industry. Owing to Uu world-wide interest displayed m the large-scale air flighting beiig carried oal m connection with New Guinea fold mining, our renders will be interested m having the history of this important development. At thi1,400 words
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Article626 1931-02-12 8 ANDREE'S DIARIES. "Exquisite" Diet of Bear Meat. "No one had lost courage; with such comrades one should bs able to manage under, I may say, any circumstances." This is the last sentence of the "great" diary of Salomon August Andree, the Swedish polar balloon explorer,626 words
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Article107 1931-02-12 8 Woman's Death Grip on Electric Heater. Mrs. Margaret Annie Adair. aged forty, a miner's wife, and mother of eight children, was electrocuted m a cinema at Sherburn Hill, near Durham. She and her husband were caretakers of the building, and she had gone there to do107 words
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Advertisement256 1931-02-12 8 I _/L M.7; ti^O wid exquisite c/ia//nJ^^!^ dBk I "ASHES OF ROSES- and 1 Xi A 1 "ASHES OF VIOLETS "ToUct J^^ 1 Preparations arc indispensable i^J^K_— 3i, Jj 1 adjuncts to the toilet. ■fet yjngf^wi 1 Created by Bourjois Paris, who has HNt tfW V^^t^x 1 lavished all his256 words
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Advertisement181 1931-02-12 8 I FERODO I QUALITY LINING S IWe stock cut linings for Si brakes for: j j MORRIS j S ARMSTRONG-SIDDELEY I l used the singer A I "=.r-j i brakes and J and TIMT Is I CMJTCHE3 OF j j wrrß t I J I 1 I 1 S These181 words
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Advertisement376 1931-02-12 9 BUSINESS CARDS. M^TSSAGEI UOCSM [SS FUMIKO 22 Dhoby GhMt. I ipARSi.^ FLOORING TILES. afITGtfOBI CASKET CO. See. i 1 ">h^ s P.oad, i ,v.«irr Street— rhone 60:5. DONT WEAR A TRUSS t Aotv- free. Sole AfenU jAYNAKI) CO., LTD. 11. BATTERY ROAD. [MARBLE CHIPPINGS, ROAD j METAL LIME FOR SALE376 words
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Advertisement639 1931-02-12 9 TENDERS, NOTICaI TENDERS. NOTICE Is hereby given that rendoro are •u»* Jnvtted lor the following materials ot -:Frvlces, and that particulars of such tenders m?r be obta'nM m the Tender Room, Municipal Offices Installation of Sanitary httin;rs at:— Penang Lone Nos. 5, 11 and 19 Orchard Road Nos. 55, 57639 words
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Advertisement620 1931-02-12 9 I NOTICES. NOTICE. The Battanajl Banks will be closed on: 17lh Ftbruar.- Tucuday it rilTnaai New Year r'ir.Ui Wednesday I (Jlttta Tlmmlaj liiri BJaya Pu./sa. MUNICIPAL .NOTICE. Noticr i:; hereby given that the level Crossing ijat New Bridpe Road will be closed to traffic jlrom 6 p.m. on Thursday, February620 words
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Advertisement695 1931-02-12 9 NOTICKS. MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE. I Notice under Section 101 of Ordinance No, 135 (Municipal) tor making op drains at the 'north side of Goodman Road. In connection with notices urvad under Section 101 of Ordinance No. 135 (Municipal) for dnsaing the above road, it is notified that .m pursuance of695 words
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Advertisement527 1931-02-12 9 AUCTION SALES. SHERIFFS SALE. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THK STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. NETTUCMENT OF SINGAPORE. Writ of Betzure ai:d Sal~ dated 4th day of February, 1931. Suit No. 1741 of 1930. IN THE CAUSE OF The Oversea Chinese Bank Limited Plaintiffs Versus Chop Chiang Hup Defendants AUCTION SALE of ALL527 words
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Advertisement558 1931-02-12 9 j Coming t i j UKJalkinu <&: I i Jii Ihriliinyf I THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. The Premier Morning Dally la Malaya, a live "news" paper 30-40 columns of news dally. Also the best Medium for Advertising. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Lfttect Telegrams, Latest News and Latest558 words
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Obituary26 1931-02-12 10 DB SILVA.— At No. 223. Karagampitiya, Dehiwala. Ceylon, on Wednesday, February 4th, 1931, to Joslyne, wife of V. L. S. De Silva. Singapore, a son.26 words
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762 1931-02-12 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 12, 1931. ANGLO-SAXON UNEMPLOYMENT. The recent struggle between Mr. Hoover and the Senate over the question of relief funds seems to have ended m a victory for the President, although it may be noted that the victory was largely achieved by a variation of words762 words
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Article132 1931-02-12 10 Dora Oordine, the sculptress, is visiting Siam. The Hon. Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule will be leaving Penang for Singapore on the 16tu fostant. Major O. H. Donnelly R.A. and Captain R. Manse 11 R.A. having left on transfer are struck off the strength of the Command. Two aeroplanes and132 words
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Article99 1931-02-12 10 Previously acknowledged $4,605.10 Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Empen 25 Hon'ble Mr. John Scott 100 Eastern Extension The Singapore Committee has received the following telegram from the Government of New Zealand: Government gratefully appreciates generous donation towards earthquake relief from Singapore. I A. C. Telegraph99 words
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1151 1931-02-12 10 JUDGMENT RESERVED. A Bye-Law That Was Allowed to Lapse. The case m which Mr. J. Jackson, the j Singapore architect, is suing Mr. A. W. Ca-shin, the well-known land-cwner, for $20,750, for professional services m respect of certain proposed shophouses which were to be built m1,151 words
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Article291 1931-02-12 10 207 RELIEF AIMM,!< AT|()^ Repatriations by K\-S m Association. The chairman (Mr i th» annual minting ot v elation of Malaya (Btngap the s.c.c. Lan mote* that European unemploym. I I up to the end of Januai re Singapore dooo! commit Panang Malacca Kedah Perak Negri291 words
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Article101 1931-02-12 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT London, Feb. 11, 5.15 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sow notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £117 9 16 (up £13 8 Forward £118 15 16 (up £1 5 16). The market is dull. Messrs.101 words
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Article198 1931-02-12 10 The Vatican Radio Station. To the Editor. Sir. Wo have for the last two days reee:v perfectly on loud speaker the messages of Vatican Radio Station and owing to the a ing of the Station by His Holiness the Pop< we invite all interested persons to198 words
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Advertisement227 1931-02-12 10 ERVEN LUCAS lllfLU LIQUEURS Softness and mellowness are their distinctive properties. »SOLE AGENTS. CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., I {Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong). {Incorporated m Shanghai). lUJII If. BY SPECIAL f^T *^L l&W HM THE KING APPOINTMENT TO F SIAM NEWEST ORIGINATIONS IN JEWELLERY OF EVERY I227 words
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Advertisement60 1931-02-12 10 \V.~^ »^*»o I I ruF In -a I ASPARAGUS BILL TURPIN SNEERED AT CAREFUL FOLK HE HASN'T SINCE HIS AXLE BROKE. A "GAFLAC" Policy relieves the mind of all worry. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480. H.B. WINTER] I TAILOR. I BATTERY ROAD, I60 words
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Article65 1931-02-12 11 A CHINESE DISASTER. Explosion m Manchurian Mine. i: iii-r's Fa- Eastern Service.] Peking. Feb. 11. raportf lisle that an explosion ocIhf Fmabm mines m Manchuria after n<*>" on Saturday, when 3.000 minors were underground. k .started immediately but up to i.t mast of the men nre65 words
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Article93 1931-02-12 11 Kussian Revolution Rumours. I Reuter's Service. J Moscow. Feb. 11. .il agency describes the revolution •pure nonsense." Nrw York. Feb. 11. another field day on the ..tock :is-s of 5 to 15 points being d their high??t level for a y-ar. IJOO MQ il a revolution had broken93 words
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Article105 1931-02-12 11 Americans Fete British Speed King. British Radio Official Service.] Rugby. Feb. 10. being feted on successive nights by Americans, Capt. Malcolm Camp--1 ft Daytona to-Uay for Washington, where i it is expected that the British Amr will present him to President Hoover a: White House. Capt Campbell will105 words
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Article68 1931-02-12 11 Foreign Cloth Dealer Murdered. [Reuter's Service.] Benares, Feb. 11. Mohammad Jankhan Agha. a dealer m foreign cloth, was shot last night and died s morning He is alleged to have named a Inl Congress volunteer as his assailant. The c have taken into custody the captain of68 words
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Article62 1931-02-12 11 The Reported Visit of Mr. Clegg. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. 1 Hong Konr, Feb. 11. •fficially stated here to-day that the >ve|nment has no information about the rted visit of Mr. W. G. Clegg, the retiring Governor of the Bank of South Africa, who is -cording to62 words
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Article41 1931-02-12 11 Sir Eric Geddes' Appeal. 'REE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. 1 London, Feb. 11. Geddes has issued an appeal for the I economy axe forthwith, asserting suggested appointment of a committee »n stigate expenditure is merely a small Pruning knife.41 words
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Article58 1931-02-12 11 w "t for Arrest of Seven Officials. [Reuter's Service.] New York, Feb. 16. ft*., offici als and directors, including the the nt and Vlc e-President of the Bank of ited States, which closed on Dec. 11., M m lndicte d by a grand jury on charges aony58 words
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Article24 1931-02-12 11 Arrival at Callao Yesterday. Reuter's Service. I The rv Callao. Feb. 11. *his m of Wales landed here at 9.39 doming24 words
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Article203 1931-02-12 11 PREMIER'S WARNING. Objection to Policy of Wholesale Inflation. [Reuter's Service.) Canberra. Feb. 11. Sir James Mitchell. Premier of Western Australia, m a statement to-day declares that if the Commonwealth attempts to impose a (policy of wholesale inflation, which he is .convinced the Thedore plan involves. Western203 words
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Article142 1931-02-12 11 India's Wonderful New Capital. [British Radio Official Service.! Rugby. Feb. 10. The Viceroy m his speech at the inaugural ceremonies at New Delhi to-day recalled that they mark the fulfilment of the decision proclaimed by the King Emperor 19 years ago. Work on the wonderful new capital142 words
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Article96 1931-02-12 11 Overpowered by Crew After Wounding Officers. [Reuters Service.] Baltimore, Feb. 10. With the Captain m irons, the First Mate badly cut and bruised and the Second Mate severely wounded m the chest by bullets, the Norwegian steamer Nivaroid has arrived here. It appears that the captain ran96 words
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Article69 1931-02-12 11 "One of Most Vital Cities of the World." [Reuter's Par Eastern Service J Shanghai, Feb. 11. Speaking at a welcoming reception this afternoon Mr. Douglas Fairbanks, the wellknown film actor, described Shanghai as one of the five most vital cities of the world, the others being New69 words
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Article42 1931-02-12 11 U.S. to Refuse Convict Worked Timber. [Reuters Service.] Washington, Feb. 10. The Treasury has barred the Import of lumber and pulpwood from four districts of Russia unless the shippers prove that it is not produced by convict labour.42 words
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Article152 1931-02-12 11 Commons Question on Petrol Company's Plans. [British Radio Official Servlce.l Rugby. Feb. 10. Questioned m the House of Commons on the negotiations between the Irak Petroleum Co. and the Irak Government on the pipe line which the company proposes to construct connecting the Irak oil fields with152 words
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Article18 1931-02-12 11 Mr. Justice A. K. aB Terrell will arrive m Penan g by the Rawalpindi on the 19th instant.18 words
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120 1931-02-12 11 BRITISH DUMPING. International Conference and Loan to China. iKeuter's Service.] Washington, Feb. 11. The following recommendations for improving trade with China and restoring the price of silver are made to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee by the sub-committee appointed to ideal with the subject: (1)120 words
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Article164 1931-02-12 11 American Unemployed Demonstrate. [Reuter's Service.] New York, Feb. 10. Unemployed demonstrations took place to-day m several cities m the United States. Communists marched to the Capitol m Washington and demanded admission to the floor of the House of Representatives. This was refused but some were164 words
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Article100 1931-02-12 11 Sir M. Lampson to Resume Negotiations Shortly. [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb 11. In the House of Commons this afternoon, replying to Sir Kingsley Wood (Con. W. Woolwich) with regard to extrality negotiations Mr. Arthur Henderson (Foreign Secretary) said Government had carefully studied the Chinese counter-proposals, which were received100 words
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Article129 1931-02-12 11 Motor Cyclist Breaks a Leg, A collision between a motor car and a motor cycle occurred at the junction of Stamford Road and North Bridge Road, yesterday evening, the cyclist being injured. It appears that the car was turning into North Bridge Road from Stamford Road towards the129 words
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Article123 1931-02-12 11 Suggested Rubber Paving Scheme. The following action was taken at a meeting of Committee No. 3. held on February 6: Considered a quotation at $15.50 per square yard for rubber blocks m connection with suggestion to pave Read Bridge, and decided not to purchase. Decided to conclude contract123 words
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Article79 1931-02-12 11 Representative Meeting at The Hague. [Reuter's Service.] The Hague, Feb. 11. A meeting of representatives of the Lutheran, Remonstrant, Baptist, Reformed and Old Catholic churches established a provisional council to carry on propaganda m favour of cooperation between thje churches to study social, economic, and other problems and79 words
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Article301 1931-02-12 11 BRAVEST DEED IN 1930. HANKOW INCIDENT. Naval Officer's Gallantry m Treacherous River. [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. n. The Royal Humane Society has awarded the Stanhope Medal for 1930 ("for the bravest deed of the year") to Naval Lieutenant Gotta S^JT* Wl L° diVed hlt the Yangteeklang from the gunboat Petrel301 words
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Article126 1931-02-12 11 Squadron-Leader Orlebar To Lead British Team. [British Radio— Official Service. 1 Rugby, Feb. 10. Squadron -Leader Orlebar, who m 1929 established a world record air speed of 358 miles an hour, has been selected to take administrative charge of the Royal Air Force Schneider Trophy team. He126 words
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Article142 1931-02-12 11 Ten Dollar Note With Silk Fibre. It is notified for public information that the Currency Commissioners will issue m the very near future a $10 note 01 the same design as the existing one but with a band of silk fibre, about threequarters of an inch wide,142 words
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Article63 1931-02-12 11 All But Eleven Passengers Now Saved. [Reuter's Far Eastern Service! Tokyo, Feb. 11. Small boats have landed at various places along the coast with survivors from the Porthos-ferry boat disaster. Now all but eleven passengers have been saved. It is learned that the collision was due to63 words
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Article94 1931-02-12 11 Death of Commissioner Unsworth. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] London, Fob. 11. The death is announced of Commissioner Isaac Unsworth of the Salvation Army. Commander Unworth was associated with the Pounder and the Army Mother m the early days of the movement, and commanded some of the largest94 words
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Article21 1931-02-12 11 Approaching the Five Million Mark. [Reuter's Service.] Berlin, Feb. 11. There were 4,894,000 unemployed m Germany on January 31.21 words
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Article23 1931-02-12 11 The Court of Appeal In Penang will alt on the 20th instant presided over by Justices Thome (Johore), Whitley (Singapore) and Kellagher (Kedah).23 words
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Advertisement136 1931-02-12 11 I 3fi 4\K(o^Wk Prir j I j I) I I Voile is the most becoming of fabrics, and the latest Namrit designs are simply lovely. The fabric is specially woven 5 I chiffon 6^ h tro blesom shrinkage and has an" almost 8 chiffon-like beauty. No amount of washing harms136 words
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Article459 1931-02-12 12 TREASURY MEMORANDUM. Unemployment Insurance Payments. JEXEMTS SHOULD BE REDUCED. [Reuter*fl Sen ice. I London, I <•!<. 10. The hi'-fcc prov.th of expenditure on social unices is the subject of a Treasury memorandum to the Royal Commission on Unemployment Insurance. The memorandum points oul that excluding v.459 words
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Article148 1931-02-12 12 l T niversities' Plea for Time to Consider. IRiuters Service.] London. Ytb. 10. The China Indemnity (.Application* Bill wme -discussed on th:^ r. port m UN Commons to-day md i! vis -v-ntu-illy agreed on The motion of Lord Baps C I D (C. Oxford Univeroiiy* to adjourti148 words
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Article84 1931-02-12 12 LNew British Ambassador m Lisbon. I Router's Service. 1 London, I -h. 10. Siv C. F. Rueeell has been appointed .\mbaaador tt Lisbon. Sir Claud Frederick William Russell K.C. M.G. Envoy Extraordinary Minister Pl«>nipotentian r to the Swiss Confederation hince 1928. served formcrlj as Minister to84 words
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Article83 1931-02-12 12 The Disarmament Conference. The Hague, Feb. 3. Political circles view with .slight disfavour i he Press reports circulating m both the Netherlands and abroad th:U the fomier Dutch Foreign Minister. Mynhei r van Karn-.b-'cck is i-oividored the mast likeby aefeetloa f or th^ chairmanship of the disarmament conference83 words
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Article528 1931-02-12 12 SCENE IN HOTEL. Assault Charge Against European. F:a her tvktttftet war, racorded by Ul2 District Jud^?. Mr. G. C. Dodtl, yesterday, m COtMMCitoa with the chaise of escault against Mr. J. J. Fasrove. who. it is alleged, was mpOMMI for the complaiiiant. Mr. J. H. Peacock, falling528 words
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Article107 1931-02-12 12 Connecting North and West Africa. Saigcn. I eb. 2. Paris: The Minister for Air has received a communication from Colomb Becliar <m the -outh of Morocco) announcing thai the firs*. Squadron of the A\i.vticn m Africa, which left Colomb Bcchar on the 27th January and landed at107 words
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Article99 1931-02-12 12 Chamber Passes New Privilege Law. Paris,. A* result of the lUecueelw In the- Chamber on the privilege of the Banque clt l'lndochine. the law will be passed only lor Indochh.a. The measure provides for entrusting the privilege of issue to the Banque de l'lndochine. ito the99 words
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Article93 1931-02-12 12 Breeders' Call for Help. S.iijron. Feb. 5. Pans: Movtci by the crisis v\hich is striking the French sericulture industry, from the breed- mr o| the worms to the manufacture of the silk g~.cr.lr the general confederation of the breeders of silk worms is calling the atten- Uon of93 words
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Article90 1931-02-12 12 But Strength Comes Down Too m Australia. Fydney, Jan. 18. Price? for drinks of whi'ky, brandy, and Bin at Sydney hotels have been reduced, but there is a tntch In the announcement the Hrength has' also been reduced. The rpirit is now broken down by ?0 3 derrroor,90 words
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Article161 1931-02-12 12 ANARCHIST'S CONFESSION. Sensational Affair m Rome. Rome, Feb. 6. The arrested anarchLTt Sghlrru has recovered .sufficiently from hia self-inflicted wound to be cross-examined by the police m his strongly guarded room m the capital's largest hospital. According to Press reports, Sghlrru admitted to a plot to161 words
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Article174 1931-02-12 12 Autonomists Arrested m the Palatinate. Berlin, Feb. 6. According to advices from Aix-la-Chapelle. the police m the Palatinate have arrested sevefral leading Rhenish Autonomists who left Germany with the last French troops and had returned clandestinely, it is alleged, m order to build up a secret organisation174 words
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Article158 1931-02-12 12 Report of Dutch-Belgian Scheme Denied. The Hamif, Feb. 4. Authoritative quarters itrenucusly deny the persistent reports of ccnfer?nccs b?twe?n members of the Dutch and Belgian General Staffs m connection with the new Be!«?ian scheme for the construction of a chain of fortiflcation.3 along the eastern frontier, with special158 words
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Article135 1931-02-12 12 Noted American Scientist's Plan Fails. Borne, Feb. 3. Tragedy overtook thf attempt to send a rocket two hundred miles into space from t Mount Redorta m Northern Italy, undertaken by Dr. Darwin Lyon, the American scientist, and a distant cousin of Charles Darwin. The 300 Ib. rocket135 words
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Article193 1931-02-12 12 Bulgarian Outpost Shoots Greek Soldier. Greece, Feb. 5. As the resuit of the murder of a Greek soldier by soldiers of a Bulgarian post, a run- ning fight took place between the posts (Greek j and Bulgarian) lasting for an hour. There were no casualties. j Salonica: The193 words
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Article481 1931-02-12 12 RANGOON RIOT. 14 People Taken to Hospital. Rangoon, Feb. 4. A serious clash occurred last night m Mogulstreet between Moslems and Hindus. The Hindus, composed mostly of Madrassies and Chettyars, formed a procession about a mile along to celebrate the annual festival of Shiva, when a481 words
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Article218 1931-02-12 12 Malaya Section Annual General Meeting:. There was a good attendance of members of the Malaya Section of the Institute of Chemisj try of Great Britain and Ireland for the seventh annual general meeting, which was held at the Institute for Medical Research. Kuala Lu#pur. on Sunday morning218 words
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Article129 1931-02-12 12 Effect of Australian Primage Duty. Lent! on, Jan. 9. "The increar<»d exchange rate, plus the primage duty and sales tax. will kill the expon of stud stock to Australia." a prominent exporter's representative stated to the Australiar Press Association to-day. "Not a single order has been placed129 words
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Article86 1931-02-12 12 News of Italian Find. Rome, Feb. 3. The following official information has bscn issued on the subject of the news already published of the oil wells at Fontevido: The first official demonstration of tlic extraction of petroleum took place m the presence of the president of the86 words
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1336 1931-02-12 12 INSTITUTE DINNER. Opportunity Tin Industry Must Not Miss. The seventh annual dinner of the Matey:* Section of the Instltwfrl 01 Chemistry of Grc;»r Britain and Ireland WM held at «.he Station Hotel on Saturday nighi, says a Malty Mfctf report. Dr. li. A. Tempany,1,336 words
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Article28 1931-02-12 12 di openlm .1 ihark caught In "/at New South Wales, flsheraaaa ■tomach romanis h ndbaf, '.1 whk* small gold wristle watch Ucklnc w I28 words
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Article655 1931-02-12 12 SIR M. LAMPSON'S VIEW Patriotism Growing Oil of Turmoil. PAYMENT OF COUNTRY'S bfcftis sir Miioo Lampoon, British Mini v, o r since 10M, who will be addrc pore Rotary Club to-morrow, whlie ii full, «iive to the otaUng u:,sati,f^ litlOOJ m the land which he655 words
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Article643 1931-02-12 13 Gallacher Protests His Innocence. "I never used any filthy language. None of the players near me heard it. The opposing Grimsby man did not hear it. The linesman did not hear if. All that I did was to draw the referee's attention to the fact that I had643 words
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Article125 1931-02-12 13 Big Score Against Victoria Side. Geelang, Jan. 3«. A match between Combined Country (Victoria) and West Indies, which commenced yesterday, ended m a draw. Scores: Combined Country 327; West Indies 222 and followed on 216 for 9 (Constantine 80, including one 6ix and twelve fours). Melbourne,125 words
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Article81 1931-02-12 13 Some Low Scoring Games. London, Jan. 31. The following are the results of the matches plajcad under Rugby League rules to-day: Dewsbury 6, Hull 10. Featherstone 0, Batley 0. Halifax 7, St. Helens R. 5. Hull K. 14, Bradford 0. Leeds 12, Wigan 5. St. Helens 0, Huddersfleld81 words
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Article32 1931-02-12 13 Rugby Players Injured at Home. London, lan. 31. There were many injuries to Rugby players on the treacherous grounds to-day, those Injured Including Gubb of Blackheath, who was slightly hurt.32 words
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Article693 1931-02-12 13 Womens Billiards Title. Buco M London, Jan. 15. tr^i C Noithani e*m luli^c*. was translened to Bristol Hover.. aa °'r, H Rl ad (Queens Wb) retained tafe litie Club bl^T 1 lUCketd ChampiOn at <*"*»* Club by defeating m the tinal A. o. Cooper if°is? f is-r n693 words
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Article106 1931-02-12 13 Incident at Sandown Park. London, Jan. 30th. An astonishing equine drama occurred at Sandown Park yesterday m the Prince of Wales Handicap Steeplechase. The six starters included the aged mare, Lady Victoria, which has never won a race under National Hunt rules and started at106 words
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Article54 1931-02-12 13 Hammond and Tate Both Score Well. London, Jan. 26 East London. The M.C.C. won here to-day by an innings and 49 runs. Scores: Cape Province 156 (Viljoen 86. Ooddard 3 for 29). M.C.C. 336 for eight declared (Hammond 126, Tate 72). Cape Province 131 (Goddard 4 for 43,54 words
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Article62 1931-02-12 13 Victoria Follows New South Wales' Lead. Melbourne, Jan. 12. Victoria has followed the lead of New South Wales m adopting the larger wicket for all classes of cricket. The Victorian Cricket Association considered the question at length and finally decided that, since the wicket assisted the bowler,62 words
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Advertisement221 1931-02-12 13 DENGUE Genasprin quickly relieves the terrible pains of Dengue break-bone fever). At the first sign of an attack take three Genasprin tablets m a little water and one every hour till the pain has entirely disappeared. Take No Risks— Take GENASPRIN The SAFE Brand of Aspirin Made by Genatosan Ltd.,221 words
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Advertisement421 1931-02-12 13 1 :SS Mm "v&v Foods 1 Made from the purest milk of cows pastured m the i home counties, the Allenburys* Foods are as easily I digested as mother's milk. They are germ free and g are simply and quickly made by the addition of fi boiling water only. Fresh421 words
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Advertisement887 1931-02-12 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. BXFRESB SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Serrtee Liverpool and Glasgew. (Via Genoa and Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT dsjsv saw PHLLOCTETEB For Marseilles, Casablanca, London, Rotterdam887 words
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Advertisement525 1931-02-12 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co*, Ltd* (Incorporated 1b S&gland). "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. if. CITY OF KHIOS Feb. 27 8.8, CITY OF ATHENS Mar. 16 HOMEWARDS. m.v. CITY of LUIS525 words
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Advertisement462 1931-02-12 14 P. fir* O. British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated In England MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN. Tonnage, Singapore, Tonnage. Xi Inia 1931. KASHMIR 9,000 May? SOMALI462 words
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Advertisement755 1931-02-12 15 O. S. E. Line. w a and RM York:— (from Kobe) (Exprwi. Freight Service.] Tokai Manj Mar Jg Virroik* and ■ttlfc— (ft— Kobe). t MtnUa Maru Mar U>Ddc«. Rottwdam, R'unburg (Bremen) arid Au'.werp. Atlas Mftru Feb purban. Port Elizabeth. Cape Town, Rio de janttfo. Santos, Montevideo Buenos Aires. (84 B755 words
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Advertisement487 1931-02-12 15 *^^J OF FAMOUS PRESIDENT LINERS. fft TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO, SW PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES AND GENOA. Airtfie Leave U» W a,^ Bioiapora. Btagapare. Penan*. New T ai*. Pres. PUlmore Feb. 10 Fab. 19 Feb. 21 Mar 31 Prts. Wilson Mar. 2487 words
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Advertisement765 1931-02-12 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATCCHAPPIJ. [ROYAL PACKBT NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIAO (Incorporated In Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE IUSTH^Am>B INDIAN aOVERNMKfT Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connection. to:-Pa«age FnSnta™ Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. «*»re Ben tatlv« In the Strait. Settlements (Singapore nd Pen***, ot the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION765 words
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Advertisement530 1931-02-12 16 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated In Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. lUtiilsr monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). LTbe t*. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de530 words
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Advertisement353 1931-02-12 16 sjs. TAIWAN. Consignee* of cargo per the above steamer from Oslo (arrived Feb. 5, 1931) are hereby notified that a General Survey of all cargo landed m a damaged condition will be held at Oodown No. 16 on Saturday February 14th, 1931 at 9 a.m. No further Survey will be353 words
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Advertisement455 1931-02-12 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co Inc (Incorporated In UjBJL) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). M.S. SILVERCYPRESS Feb. 17 Feb. 23 M.S. SILVERWALNXJT Mar. 3 Mar. 9 A For rates and other particulars please apply to AGENTS SINGAPORE, PENANG AND PORT455 words
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Advertisement18 1931-02-12 16 SINGAPORE SHIPCHANDWKi COMPANY. SHIPCHANDLERS. SHIPRROKERS. COMMISSION A GENTS* Offices:— MA YNARD'S lOU*** 11, Battery Koail. Telephone No. 6433.18 words
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Miscellaneous674 1931-02-12 16 MAIL DESPATCHES, BTIBADf. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei *-*^iMn and Kuantan (via Gemaa and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. »jb. Bangkok every Thursday c a.m Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 %mx Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday c p.m. Kota674 words
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Miscellaneous215 1931-02-12 16 Makasser, Dut. 363. from Rengat 11, for Rengat 13. Perak, Brit. 519, from Teluk Anson 11, far Teluk Anson 13. t Medusa, Brit. 323, from Malacca 11, for Malacca 12. Shunko Maru, Jap. 5027, from Yokohama 11, for Bombay via Penang 12. Tarakan, Dut. 4917, from Amsterdam 11, for Bntavia215 words
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Article267 1931-02-12 17 Liverpool Shipowners' Protest. [fieuter's Service. 1 London, Feb. 11. presented to the annual meeting iol Steamship Owners Association ii dues m the Suez Canal are o the Joss of our eastern markets. iyi that the dues m the Panama f rotfc out 18 to 25 per eont267 words
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Article103 1931-02-12 17 Belgenland Due on February 26. svill be 375 passengers on the Belgenvotid cruise, due m Singapore on Feb. 26. Mr Douglas Fairbanks, the film star, dis- at Saigon to commence his hunting trip. land contributes eight passengers. France including H.R K. the Princess de BraganDuchess of Oporto, the103 words
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Article154 1931-02-12 17 Crew Hold Fast to Burning Ship. New York. Jan. 26. Glowing tributes to the bravery of the crew of 'ish steamer, the Queen Moor, when fire broke out on that ship, were paid by the crew the American cargo steamer, the Jeff Davis. which has returned154 words
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Article134 1931-02-12 17 L Terms of International Convention. text has been issued of a convention, signQdoo on December 16 last by represent--4 Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy. Mi the Netherlands, regarding the mainI of certain lights m the Red Sea. this convention the six Powers accepted agreement concluded between the134 words
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Article73 1931-02-12 17 ort .v Nations to Take Part m Venice Conference. Rome, Feb. 5. RopOlo di Roma publishes a report from the effect that the committee making "•angements for the fifth international on navigation, which will be held at September, has had a meeting with wtl authorities. The representatives of73 words
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Article558 1931-02-12 17 Estimate for the World. The Chamber of Shipping will shortly issue a statement of vessels laid up idle m the principal ports of Great Britain and Ireland on January 1. (says The Times). The new figures promise greatly to exceed the highest of last year, which showed thai558 words
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Article174 1931-02-12 17 Opinions Divided Among Chinese Officials. Canton. Feb. 2. Official circles are In receipt of news that the Nanking Government Council may shortly announce a scheme for the simultaneous development of the Tong Ka free-port at Chungshan and the harbour at Whampao. For some time past the174 words
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Article127 1931-02-12 17 Services Refused by Foreign Vessels. The immunity of foreign vessels from engaging pilots m the navigation of the English waterways was referred to at the annual dinner of the Tugmen's Guild, m London. Mr. O. R. Fone, a Thames waterman, and a tugboat skipper for more than sixty127 words
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Article91 1931-02-12 17 Port Now Accessible to Sea-Going Vessels. Tientsin, Jan. 26. The port of Tientsin which has been closed to shipping since the advent of winter on account of the blocking of the Hai Ho by ice, is now accessible to sea-going vessels. Owing to the warm weather during the91 words
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Article548 1931-02-12 17 The "Talking Beacon' 9 m Use. I The Clyde lighthouse trustees announced that the "talking beacon," the first of its kind m the world, is m operation at the Cumbrae Lighthouse, m the Firth of Clyde, and instructions have been given to mariners regarding its use.548 words
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Article391 1931-02-12 17 A Man's Coat, and a Secret Letter. Zeebrugge, Jan. Further details of a queer puzzle of the sea— of a drifting, deserted motor-boat, m which was found a man's coat apparently riddled with bullet-holes are now available. The boat, which is a white one, about 40391 words
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Article69 1931-02-12 17 102 New Vessels Being Built During Winter Months. Moscow, Jan. £6. In order to improve communications and transport facilities the present winter months are being used for constructing 102 new steamers and repairing a large number of old vessels doing service on or destined for traffic on the69 words
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Advertisement220 1931-02-12 17 See the CANADIAN ROCKIES m all their Grandeur The New Scenic Route For Booklets and Information Y^v Hongkong Bank Chambers. P. O. BOX 130 SINGAPORE. /f^'fT^^^I^SCANAWAM NATIONAL The Largest Railway System m North America L 'SEPARATE AND DISTINCT FROM CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY) (Incorporated m Italy). FAST PASSENGER SERVICE. SINGAPORE TO220 words
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Advertisement216 1931-02-12 17 HENDERSON LINE. SCHEDULE OF SAILINGS IW Fortnightly Passenger Steamers Between Ilan^oon, Marseilles and F.ngland. ■OBOCWAED SAILINGS. I'oii of I>ise:nhuikation Plymouth. Leave Rangooa 1931. CHQfDWIN Feb. 28 KXUMBNDINS Mar. 14 BHAMO Mar. 28 BAQAINa Apr. 11 A:vIAF;ArOORA Apr. 25 1 BURMA May 9 YOMA May 23 raOU June 6 (JIIINDV/TN June216 words
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Article445 1931-02-12 18 UNFOUNDED SUSPICION. Knight Wife's Allegation Hefore Death. Sir Benjamin Robertson. Knight Commander of the Star of India. Knight Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George, and hon. LI D. of Aberdeen, formerly a distinguished member of the Indian Civil Service, and afterwards a445 words
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Article334 1931-02-12 18 Woman Tells How She Killed Her Son. Vienna. Jan. 13. "I killed nr. :on Sandor "After he had drunk the poison it came into my mind what a wonderful voice he had. I remember Vnen he umJ to dominate the singing m church with his rich tenor.334 words
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Article179 1931-02-12 18 Coach Ride With a Fractured Skull. rsfedy of a dying man v.ho was taken iailes la a motor-coach after an accident was su'.-iect of on inou^st at Liverpool. He «h Air. Robert Joseph McKenna, aged twmty-fOltf, a merchant's clerk, of Southgrove. Ilighgate, who died from179 words
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Article564 1931-02-12 18 RELATIVITY RELIGION. Life m Other Planets. Pasadena, California, Jan. Dr. Albert Einstein has arrived here from San Diego to spend six weeks m rest, seclusion "and research as the guest of California's own savants. A simple, kindly philosopher m homespun is this intellectual giant whose mental564 words
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Article348 1931-02-12 18 Rats, Rabbits and Squirrels Cost Millions. Ground vermin are increasing m England n a rapid rat* 1 despite strenuous efforts to keep Itaoa down. KaL5. rabbiLs. and oth?r d^scructivo animals are piling up an ever-growing bill for their maintenance, and the position is causing considerable alarm.348 words
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Article52 1931-02-12 18 Man at Whltechapel County Court: He told me he was earning four pounds ten a week when I let him have the goods. Judge Cluer: lie was WRlting for you to be a fool to believe him. If you had been at Oxford or Cambridge you would, have been cleaned52 words
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Advertisement352 1931-02-12 18 "CANT STAND TIIE PACE" yet fit enough once. Here's how to restore lost vitality. (irttmx tli" i.i i- 1 out of HUB m a hot climat" seriously over-taj I t !i«* strengih of most men .md women. Coi.' .mums drawing on onr'.s vitality t :\r. only result m a coi352 words
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Advertisement362 1931-02-12 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 iSaigon Amritsar :Semarang Bangkok362 words
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Advertisement252 1931-02-12 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated m England). Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed 1,800,000 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. H. Shelford, Esq., Sir Thomas Catto, Bart LONDON BANKERS.252 words
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Advertisement210 1931-02-12 18 INSURANCE. THE A&BS SOUTH ffB&l. BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. UMtX 1 11 FIRE, MARINE. TRANSIT AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED \r LOWEST CURRENT RATES L. C. MARGOLIOUTH, Manager I Office: 2, Finlayson Green PERSONAL ACCIDENTS. FATAL ACCIDENTS are everyday poiiibiiitin HAVE you made provision for the protection of your dependents should210 words
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Article415 1931-02-12 19 |,yal ami Evatt's Fortnightly Review. I iln but little to write about vhe iteN because it hai been almost com- sta^u'.i.t during. Urn period under r»ibe London price having slowly declined run of 3 7 sd. Shipments from O«er 40.000 tons monthly and the United Ki.^dom stocks415 words
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Article56 1931-02-12 19 Two Million Tons Available for Export. bs nnivmi < >r v ii uini 1 j Baagfctk, f-\». i» i that thfi for oxp ;rr will be plus a carry-over from lust. 1 om. Th<- :>tii area planted 1 I aen s and tr.c area rof Po m56 words
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Article43 1931-02-12 19 BU LOH RIVER LOSS. 1 tate on Caretaker Basis. SERVICE COPYRIGHT.] London, I eb. 11. Wtt to Scptr.nber 30 discloses ::d a total loss of £5 719. BMpmtoll and the estate basLs. t 0<..-rs that, all shares ottered I ruction scheme haw been43 words
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Article102 1931-02-12 19 Of the Glen BeTvie Rubber ComI Ol £4.868 for the year ended hgMkm this is placod £3.000 U taxation reserve and £2.700 •is ghtag a credit bolnnce of £832 nravd. For 1P23-V there was 8.2 M, out of which n dividend of paid and £2.000 was provided102 words
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Article615 1931-02-12 19 Tin Shares m Belter Demand. Singapore. Frb. 10. Apparent-/ the protracted negotiations between the various Governments regarding the inauguration of a tin restriction scheme have now reached the final .stage, and an official announcement is anticipated shortly giving tto the scheme as from March Ist next. Tn the615 words
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Article142 1931-02-12 19 MACPHAIL CO.'S DAILY REPORT. Singapore, Feb. 11. Tin, Firm.— i River." 3s 4.5. Rnhmnns 'J.t to, Talpinga J4 35, Klntai l 10 1.15 Httatn Una is 2:. Tahun Mine;; 60 70. PungaLa 14s 16a, Malay Consols. 19' 2 1 Parol Tin Par.. Kuchais 89 93, Johans 26 29, Idris 7s142 words
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Article139 1931-02-12 19 The net profit of the Stuuphton (Perak) Kubber Plantations for the year ended September 30 was £877 (against £14.P15 for 19 28-20> and £3.6.j5 was brought m. The directors hrvve placed £1.000 to reserve (against £1,500) and it 1.-, proposed to carry forward the balance of £3.532.139 words
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Article434 1931-02-12 19 To-Day s Price Changes. EXCHANGE RATES. February 11. SELLING. London 4 months' sight 2|3 27 32 London 3 months' sight 2j3 13]16 London. 60 days' sight 213 ***** London BQ days' sight 2 3 3 4 London, demand 23 23 32 London. T. T. 2.3 11 il 6 Lyons and434 words
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Article881 1931-02-12 19 WEDNESDAY, FEB. 11TH. CLOSING QUOTATIONS. Buyers txxien. Asam Kumbane (C> 21a 22s 6d Ayer Hitams Tin (ost 11s «d 12s Bangrin Tin (£> lla 3d 12s Batang Padang ($1) 10 15 Baiu Cares ($1) 50 55 Bukit Arang ($1) 35 40 Burmah Malay c€» 10e 6d 12s881 words
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Article139 1931-02-12 19 The Blnggpote Chamber of Commerce Rubb-r Association held its 1,005 th. auction yesterday, when there was catalogued 1.713,451 lb.s.; 764.93 ions. Offered 1.i.58.285 lbs.; 695.06 tons. Sold 1.140.583 lbs.; 509.19 tons. Spot. London 3 7 d New York 7 r s ets PBICBB REALIZED. A few speck.139 words
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Article71 1931-02-12 19 Domestic production of tin, and tin-in-ore at 72 per eeiit.. during the month ef January, 1931. F.M.S. U.M.S. Ttl. Figures for 1930 were itonsi G2.063 1.910 63.975 Ay: per month m 1930 Ucms» 5.172 159 5.331 Figures for this year are: January 5.450 112 5.562 Tons. Tons.71 words
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Article97 1931-02-12 19 The crop harvested by the ChUBM (Selangon Rubber Company for the year 1930 was 776. 0001 b. < against 806.0001 b. m 1929 >. The amount sold to December 31 was G61. 4741b. (against 625.1471 b.). and this realized a gross average! price of 8.05 d. per97 words
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Article87 1931-02-12 19 [British Radio Official Service. Rugi;y. Feb. It. Foreign exchanges are: Amsterdam 12.11',. Athens 375. Bombay Is. 5 d.. Berlin 20.44... Brussels 34.84 Bucharest 817. Rio 4 9-32. Buenos Aires 34 9-32. Copenhagen 18.16 t Gx\eva 25.17. Helsingfors 193 1 HOOf Kong 10 7 .d. Lisbon 108.25. Mar 1 rid87 words
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62 1931-02-12 19 February 11th.. 12 o'clock iioom. I.uyers Seller*. R.S.S. equal to London Stand-id. Spot !2 s 12. Standard RJBM on Tender Feb. 12% 12% March 13 13 1 April 13 13-j Apiil-Jiint- 13'_- 13', July-Sept. 14 14 Tone of Market: Steady. Latest Cable: London Spot sheet62 words
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Article354 1931-02-12 19 Interesting Manufacturinij Development. One of tIM latest and most int-i-tinc development m the rubber gooOa mannfactun, t Industry i., the raeaarch now being conducted to eliminate objectionable tmella fxwii finished rubber prodUCla or five them different and more pleasing odour aayi the New York Rubber Age. Heretofore the354 words
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Article426 1931-02-12 19 Malaya's Important Export The Rubber Division of the Department of Commerce (aajm the New York: Rubber Ago has recently begun a detailed statistical analysis cf the export trade m rubber footwear. to determine more accurately what share of the trade Ls held by competing countries, their participation m426 words
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Article20 1931-02-12 19 Brown, Phillips Stewart, I'i-iuiiit. Secretaries: Perak River Valley IJmilod H» It ,$l4; Juru 43,500; Semantfi?ol 32,871.20 words
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Advertisement72 1931-02-12 19 ASSETS E»-EED $11,000,000. ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER S3SOOO 000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LBHTED (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 27 Old Jewry, E.C. fThe Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and compiles with the British Life Assurance Companies72 words
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Advertisement72 1931-02-12 19 I INA.D. 1720. I Hi {tv >° hundred avd ten ycart aoo *fi u< There were no Railways S :h" n n no Omnibuses hfi m n no Stage Coaches 2 X Steamships were unknown. War S gj vessels were built of hearts of oak. i£ Ijj Wr— Tftg Bepal72 words
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458 1931-02-12 20 THE SELECTED TEAM. An Experienced Eleven Chosen. The interest of the cricket season m England this year will be increased by the visit of the New Zealand team under the captaincy of T. C. Lowry. the 1924 Cambridge University captain, who will open their tour458 words
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Article160 1931-02-12 20 Yesterday's Tanglin Club Results. Results of yesterday's ties m the Tanglin Club lawn tennis tournament were as follow: Men's Doubles Handicap. Stewart -Brown and Droogleever owe 4 beat Pentelow and Cork scr. 6 2. 6 3. Salter and Fulcher owe 15 beat Ciggins and Phipps plus 3. 6160 words
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Article185 1931-02-12 20 Result of Sporting Ballot. New York, Jan. 19. Bobby Jones' last and greatest campaign has won for him the Sullivan Memorial award as this country's outstanding amateur athlete during 1930. Bobby Jones, who accomplished the unprecedented feat of winning all four major golfing championships m a single year,185 words
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Article29 1931-02-12 20 London Beaten by St. Mary's at Richmond. London, Jan, 3. In the Hospitals' Rugby Cup, first round to-day St. Mary's beat London Hospital 3—o at Richmond.29 words
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Article249 1931-02-12 20 COMMERCIAL CUP. Defence Too Good for AJ\C. Ho Hone Bank 2: A.P.C Some splendid half-back play .was witnessed during yesterday afternoon's Commercial Cup re-play between the Ho Hong Bank and the A.P.C. at the Stadium. The Ho Hong Bank had Ah Hui, the B.C.F.A. Jialf249 words
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Article61 1931-02-12 20 Bright Batting by West Indians. Melbourne, Feb. 4. The match here between the Victoria youngsters and the West Indies ended m a draw. Scores: West Indies 495 (Roach 104. Decaires 76, Grant 84. Nagel 4 for 111.) Victoria 305 (Sandford 76, Fontaine 67). West Indies 238 for 561 words
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Article90 1931-02-12 20 Dispute with Association Settled. London, Feb. 4. Brisbane. The dispute between the Queensland Cricket Association and players ended m the vindication of the latter tc-day. and their suspensions were lilted. A committee has been appointed to review the wholr* constitution of the Association. It was alleged that five90 words
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Article215 1931-02-12 20 Fine All -Round Showing Against Queensland. L.S. Constantine, the Trinidad all-rounder, played a big part m the West Indies' match against Queensland at Brisbane just before the third Test. In the first innings the tourists (Grant having won the toss) scored 309. Constantine's share being 75 scored215 words
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Article148 1931-02-12 20 Handicaps For Big Spring Race. London, Jan. £9. The Lincolnshire weights are as follows The Slipper 9.6, Belgrano 8.13, Leonidas n. 8.13, Lionhearted 8.10, Fleetmg Memory 8.10. Alcyon 8.9, Osiris 8.7, Caerleon 8.6, Heronslea 8.6, Moyresque 8.6, Ultra Violet 11. 8.6, Masher 8.3, Bread Crumb 8.0, Burgee 7.13,148 words
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Article78 1931-02-12 20 Fourteen of the Welsh side selected to meet Scotland at Cardiff last Saturday possessed among them no fewer than 84 caps. W. C. Powell is the senior of the Welsh players with 17, but only twice, m 1927 and 1929, had he been favoured for the English game. Jenkins, 14,78 words
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Article394 1931-02-12 20 BILLIARDS TOURNAMENT. An Interesting Finish m Prospect. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT, j London, Feb. 11. After having his lead reduced to only 1,590 et the tea interval yesterday Tom Newman, the former English champion, again drew away from Walter Lindrum In the final of the handicap394 words
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Article321 1931-02-12 20 Australian Stars Have Little Time For Work. Melbourne, Jan. 11. Writing m The Telegraph Pictorial. Sydney this week. Mr. A. G. Moyes. the former interstate cricketer, declares that the time when cricket will be a profession is approaching fast. His main reason for this assertion is that321 words
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Article46 1931-02-12 20 Scottish Cap Replays. [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 11. Replays of Scottish Cup (second round) matches to-day resulted as follow: St. Bernards 1, King's Park 0. St. Johnstone 0, Cowdenbeath 4. In a League match Queen's Park were beaten at home by Hearts 2 l.46 words
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Article44 1931-02-12 20 Dr. Peltier to Compete at Los Angeles Olympiad. Berlin, Jan. 23. The famous German runner, Dr. Peltzer, announces that he is undergoing training for the Los Angeles Olympiad. He proposes to enter for the 800 metres and hopes to participate m the relays.44 words
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Article33 1931-02-12 20 The following competitions have been arranged for the Chinese New Year holidays: February 17th: Shanghai Foursome (cards may be taken out any time during the day). February 18th: Mixed Foursome.33 words
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874 1931-02-12 20 A SOUND TEAM. Selected Players* Current Form. Although the English selectors have made seven changes m choosing the English XV to meet Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday compared with the team which opposed Wales the following comment m the Observer upon the team chosen for the874 words
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Article31 1931-02-12 20 Howard to Lead Against Ireland. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] London, Feb. 11. P. D. Howard, the Oxford forward, will captain the English side against Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday.31 words
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Article88 1931-02-12 20 Good Bowling by Peebles and Voce. London, Jan. S. Port Elizabeth.— The M.O.C. beat Esftern Province here to-day by 226 runs. Voce and Peebles bowled splendidly for ihe tourists after Chapman had declared at the overnight total of 199 for six, and Eastern Province were all88 words
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Advertisement166 1931-02-12 20 PUBLIC SPEAKER' S DICTIONARY I LUCY D. BELL. Price $2-10 I Mahya Publishing House, Ltd I SINGAPORE. ji Day tona Beach. February sth 1931 I i Miles Per Hour 1^ Hi I dunlopl i TYRES u Capt. Campbell, after the Southward run, waived s g the privilege of changing his166 words
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