The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 20 February 1931
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Title Section19 1931-02-20 1 The Singapore Free Press XO. 13,265. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE. SJS. fr'KIDAV. FEBRUARY 20, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article396 1931-02-20 1 rhe Australian Government refused the demand of the Council of the T.U.C. to declare a state of national emergency ahd adepted the Theodore Plan Page 11. Disobeying the instructions of the executive, the Labour candidate in the Sydney by-election is fighting on Mr. Lang's debt repudiation policy396 words
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Article1380 1931-02-20 1 PLEASE COPY One? I met in Paris an American who had been travelling in the remotest parts of Europe and had carried his commerce even to the Balkans. I observed that his linguistic attainments were slight: his French, in which ii was at the moment performing, would have been discreditable1,380 words
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Advertisement306 1931-02-20 1 KELVINATBR HIE LAST WORD IN CTiUC REFRIGERATION (il/TZBROS. &CO. .Incorporated in U.8.A.» I|. N service 55. Robinson Road f" mJES HOTEL 1 TOTS EVENING SJS. 1 TEA DANCE I LITTER'S CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA I GRllsli ROOM i <% SPECIAL DISH TO-NIGHT ROAST CARRE MUTTON A L BERCY fj i GREEN PEAS306 words
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Advertisement183 1931-02-20 1 f Tuanf I WlLLS's^ GOLD FLAKE J_ CIGARETTES EUROPE ipOTELI 1 SPECIAL NOTICE. I ffi THE MANAGEMENT HAVE MUCH PLEASURE jjj IN ANNOUNCING THE EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT |g W OF ROBERT DRESCHER'S FAMOUS VIENNESE a? BAND AS FROM MARCH IST. THE ORCHESTRA WILL PERFORM DAILY UNDER THE PERSONAL CONDUCTORSHIP OF 1183 words
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Advertisement237 1931-02-20 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Hotel announcement! Page 1. Cinema advertisements Page 2. Auction sale, notices etc. Pige 9. Kalzana the calcium food Page 6. Insure your car with Ocean Page 20. Be "up to form" take Ovaltine— Page 7. [CHRYSLER I POWER New Underwear Dainty as a Bride, j THE GIFT SHOP!237 words
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Advertisement18 1931-02-20 1 KELVINATOR THE LAST WORD IN ELECTRIC REFRIOERATTON GETZ BROS. CO. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) Sales -Service 55, Robinson Road18 words
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Article235 1931-02-20 2 By LA-Col M. J. T. Reilly. M.C.. Commanding S.S.V.F Singapore. Feb. 18. Ranges. The following Range* are published for information. Buses leave Dr Hall Bt.Timahß. Farver Range. Satur: Sun 2.00 p.m. 7.30 a.m. Feb. 21 S.F..A. <v Table B C Co. Table B Feb 22 S.R.A. <v235 words
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Article45 1931-02-20 2 To-day's programme of music lrorn Radio Saij?on will be L'lmpresario, Mozart; II court, il court le Furet, P. Wachs; Romance (for violin, (Robert Barras> Smendsen: Reception 1830, Rose: Evensong, Schumann; Fantasy on Aida, Verdi; Une Noce a Mascara. Razigade; Lrs Pupazzi. Al Renaud.45 words
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Article58 1931-02-20 2 Passengers and Mails to Be Carried. Nanking, Feb. 16. Tht inaugurate n of a Shanghai-Canton air mai. .»nd p.u m hkit service, being part of its pruKrumine. the China National Aviation Corporation has ordered number of hydrofilan«\s tor thi- route, which will be along the China pMft58 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement264 1931-02-20 2 CANDA MOSQUITO PEN. for allaying the irritation and prevention of Mosquito bites. Compact and handy, it can be carried in the pocket or hand-bag. Obtainable from all Chemists or from the Sole Agents MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3. Battery Road. Beware of imitations. Insist on the "CANDA" Pen. S DISTINCTIVELY f264 words
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Advertisement217 1931-02-20 2 I Victoria Theatre ii jjj ''^ni M.li T--i»L----i-i ■■■^■■■■i i j; Reopening with "LADIES of i LEISURE" FEATURING: jjj BARBARA STANWYCK. S S LOWEL SHERMAN I RALPH GRAVES, ETC. Opening Date: Saturday Next at 6.15 and 9JO p.m. AGAIN TO-DAY 1 3. 1 S I®®®®®®®®! 6 15 §s»©®®®«J 3. 1217 words
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Advertisement284 1931-02-20 2 Mi!raK!iaai!ia i^^ I EE TONIGHT [53$ PACKED AGAIN! |S r j I AND SMALL WONDKI; I; FOR HERE IS A FILM !j ABOVE ALLRIVALRV i I and comparison: 1 EL BRENDEL MARJORIE WHITE j MAUREEN O'SULLIVAN JOHN GARRICK- "JUST IMAGINE" j{j have evoked the unanimous, K rapturous, admiration 5 of284 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous191 1931-02-20 2 THE WEEK. Friday. 20th. HU;h Water, 00.20. 8.7 ft.. 12.00. 9.5 ft. Australian mail (Plancius> closes. 2 p.m. European mail <to connect with Karachi air mail 1 dUM 7 a.m. Supplementary European mail (per Kashpan closes 5 p.m LL.T.C. tournament. Football S.C.C. v.v H.M Submarines at Jalan Besar Intrr-Commercial Cup191 words
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Article734 1931-02-20 3 MARKER IN MAUVE. Alternate Bouts of Sleep. Mr. Newman and Mr. Davis are at Thurston's in Leicester-square. They are having a game of billiards. They have been having it for a long time. I visited one of the eras this week. If you pay 3s.734 words
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Article104 1931-02-20 3 —As He Last Saw it 25 Years Ago. A man who has not seen the sun shine for twenty-five years has just composed a song about sunshine. Philipe Shapiro is blind. He has been blind since he was ten years old. The last time104 words
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Article99 1931-02-20 3 Send me a little tender ray. To dry my bitter tears to-day. Show me some sympathy. Sunshine, won't you shine for me? Shapiro was lying in bed when he was inspired to write the son?. He got out of bod in the night, and sat down and wrote the melody99 words
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135 1931-02-20 3 Nearly everybody suffers at times after eating. Some folk call this indigestion, some dyspepsia, some heartburn, others gastritis, but no matter what you call it the chances are ten to one that the cause of the trouble is •acidity.' Excess stomach acid sours food before it135 words
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Article333 1931-02-20 3 Mrs. Meyrick's Plan to Cheer Up Monte Carlo. Monte Carlo, Jan. 21. The whole of Monaco is agog with excitement over the arrival of Mrs. Meyrick, the London night club queen, for is she not seriously contemplating the opening up of a new night club in Monte333 words
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Advertisement199 1931-02-20 3 TUNNEL! BRITISH CEMENT I SOLE AGENTS [African Eastern!! (Malaya) Ltd. Singapore Penang i THAT DINNER PARTY 1 and THAT CURRY TIFFIN 1 DEMAND I A CHICKEN I i with the tf I J s I I Hallmark of Quality. I I A Healthy Outlook He remembers when this was just199 words
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Advertisement169 1931-02-20 3 LEAfr PEPRINS SAUCE ADDS RELISH TO THE SIMPLEST FARE Q4 \i\ Inrt no IB MORE ig^FSHABBY WW FLOORS I JUST ONE COAT of I DARKALINE. only I costing SI. 10 will give I your floor a lovely lustrous I finish that won't chip. I scratch or set shabby. DARKAUNI is169 words
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Advertisement210 1931-02-20 3 Estate Trust Agencies 1 i (1927) Limited. I 1 1 BRANCHES I i Sfet9g- Street MALACCA. gj 11, Light Street PENANQ 14, Klyne Street j KUALA LUMPUR Registered by and Security deposited with If the Straits Settlements Government. S g Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, jfi Guardians, Rent Collectors, Investments210 words
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Article583 1931-02-20 4 8.4 Unique Ceremony. I From Our Own Correspondent] Tokio. EVERY year, in January, there is a very pleasing ceremony held in the Imperial Palace when poets and poetesses from every part of the Japanese Empire vie one with another to pay tribute, through compositions of their own583 words
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Article708 1931-02-20 4 By Our Womar* Correspondent. f\b late vear.s owing to the styles in vogue, we were able to content ourselves with very light underwear, a silk vest and panties being the utmost many girls indulged in. Petties. or to give them a more modern term, slips, had of course708 words
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Article185 1931-02-20 4 The material of the moment for feminine formality is satin. This fabric has been selected by Ruth Chatterton for wearing in her latest Paramount production, "The Right to Love." All her evening gowns are composed of this fascinating cloth, and one particularly beautiful gown is of185 words
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Article1021 1931-02-20 4 every bride possesses a family heirloom in the way of priceless lace which she may wear on her wedding day. but the modern fashion in bridal attires is to include lace, if not old. then nev: lace beautifully patterned. It is not used, however, for the ei.tire1,021 words
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Article, Illustration492 1931-02-20 4 Necks Next. FT has been said that a woman's age is •written on her neck, and certainly a close scrutiny of the neck will usually give some idea of the age of a woman. This can be minimised, however, if as much attention is given to492 words
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Article163 1931-02-20 4 A TTRACTIVE rings which are part of our "dressy" jewellery, include many signet rings, and though these are large and inclined to give the finger a bulky appearance, they are considered particularly chic. A clear, uncoloured substance, such as is used for bag ornaments is used for some163 words
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Article105 1931-02-20 4 A beauty specialist, lecturing on the ne.¥ rouges in orange-reds, brick and blue tints, said the success of the new colours depends entirely on the way they are applied. She maintains that the round face is perfected by having the roug? high and far back. Colour widens105 words
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Article113 1931-02-20 4 A soft shade of turquoise blue is much in evidence just now. mostly in conjunction with black. There are fascinating stage styles in this colour, including many delightful blue and black evening gowns for the sophisticated type of girl. Durable, daytime modes follow the Game colouring. A black113 words
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Article76 1931-02-20 4 Handbags ar- so ttofHlf I pity to fill them WttU BM* cessories. especially M tluiv fti ments sold to aid the tkivn. might use OMOTtta are intended for coppvr.s. but little articles. This b*f h« and a ring thrrad-d throufti I top. A jewelled ring POttM precious. There is76 words
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Article74 1931-02-20 4 Convincingly correct is I chiffon and gold thread POTI the Paramount player who H "The Sea God 1 with Richard The gown Ls effective* tions and follows the elM*» moment. bt-iiiK Bttl v f '»7 1'> W 1 line, and with sufticW-Mt full: in the skirt by tte74 words
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Article1299 1931-02-20 4 A Londoner's Jottings. Scottish Exhibition: A Second Gilbert: Housekeeper-Queen: A Good Story: A Charming House Murder. Lenaon, Jan. 0. EXHIBITIONS are still very popular and on February 5. one of the most interesting of them all opens at Mrs. Robert Fleming's house in Grosvenor Square. Ttkife L A Scottish a1,299 words
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Article823 1931-02-20 5 "BEHAVIOUR" IN FRUIT. Gaucherie of Their Ridiculed Youth. Bananas are undergoing a remarkable transition from the gaucherie of their ridiculed youth they were still a curiosity at the beginning of the century to the solemn dignity of age. A few years ago UMQT MR mocked in frivolous823 words
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Article112 1931-02-20 5 Up-to-Date Methods to be Installed at Shanghai. Osaka, Feb. 4. Several Japanese cotton mills in Shanghai, taking advantage? of the higher tariff enforced by the Nanking Governm?nt since last month and the heavy slump in silver, have decided to renew their activities, increasing spindles and machines du/ing the112 words
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Article709 1931-02-20 5 Motorist Emerges with Flying Colours. Captain Desmoxid Charles Methuen <31>. of the Royal Artillery. Wcolwich. who was charged with ihe manslaughter cl Miss Dorothy Ethe' Buncing, a school- mistress, was acquitted at the Old Bailey. There were also charges of causing Miss Bunning bedily harm by wanton drivirg709 words
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Article109 1931-02-20 5 The Vienna Tageblatt learns irom Scutari (Albania* that rumours are current there and in Tirana of the forthcoming engagement of King Zogu of Albania to Princess Eudoxia. the sister of King Boris of Bulgaria. It was reported, and the facts seemed to justify this statement (says109 words
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Article139 1931-02-20 5 A verdict of suicide was returned at the inquest held recently by the Eastern Subdivisional Magistrate. Rangoon, into the death on December 30th., 1930. of Sergeant Witt, of the Mogul Guard. The evidence of Inspector Crisp, Crown Sergeant Winder and Sergeant Peche was recorded. The deceased was the brother-in-law of139 words
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Article425 1931-02-20 5 Sir Herbert Austin Reveals His 44 Twelve-Six/' Birmingham. Two hundred motor-car dealers from all parts of Great Britain assembled at the Austin motor works at Longbridge to learn a secret which Sir Herbert Austin had promised to reveal, but although he addressed them for half an hour he425 words
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Advertisement316 1931-02-20 5 OPQvH|SrVrS" i V V >^ 111^^ m^^w flf^Ufn |*IPPRECWTED 4 ff, fcPBNfINC W%^ ~TH£D/Sr/U£fiS aGEtfCr UB.&/HBWKHXDJWHD. V In k IV r 1 mk W\ L 1 .^k. IS mr m I\\ 4 I 4 4 I V ja ~^&>s*£&s&^^^KL I ij^y^Py Lassitude iHk^sSb* Gone Xruschen. *'"ad how a well-knowi. editor316 words
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Advertisement25 1931-02-20 5 Rochford man: I heard a noise on Sunday afternoon. I thought it was a wireless concert, but it turned out to be a family row.25 words
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Advertisement192 1931-02-20 5 When Beryl was a little baby she was. From that time Bahv steadily came always out ot tune? She looked wee on— filling out— dimples com.ng and and weary; she cried night and day tnen a f'umphant tooth. Mother and didn't come on at all. One day wi tell you192 words
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Article377 1931-02-20 6 BLACKMAIL "RACKET." Running Fight With a Rival Gang. A new gang of criminals has arisen in London, and has ulreidy come into conflict with these who considered themselves established unassailably in the underworld. The invaders are Italians to a man. and arc attempting to make the377 words
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Article357 1931-02-20 6 Death of the Dowager Lady Burton. The Dowager Lady Burton who died at her home. Rangemore. Burton-on-Trent, was in her 90th year. Lady Burton was a famous society hostess for nearly 40 years. During the lifetime of Lord Burton most people who could claim to be "distingushed"357 words
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Article179 1931-02-20 6 Brilliant Work at Hammersmith. Those who believe that modern England does not conform to the picturesque demands of opera should invite themselves to see this brilliant little work, writes G. B. in the Daily Express of Tantivy Towers, by A. P. Herbert with music by179 words
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Article519 1931-02-20 6 "Once People Begin They Can Pay, and Pay." The Recorder. Sir Ernest Wild. K.C.. summed up at the Old Bailey in the case in which Llewellyn Winthorpe Kendrick. Gravesend schoolmaster; and William Corbett Smith, a Gravesend hairdresser, pleaded not guilty to charges of blackmail. It was519 words
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Article54 1931-02-20 6 Death After a Game of Squash Rackets. After playing squash rackets at Shorncliffe Camp, near Folkestone, Major C. K. Calder. of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, staggered and fell unconscious. He died in a nursing home. Major Calder was attached to the 4th.7th. Dragoon Guards, and was veterinary54 words
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Advertisement458 1931-02-20 6 ifl I VV^B B^l Healthy cell, ft flHimmpi^^^^^B «^bwk^^ seen r u B^ g JBf _.^d i«A^VjJ9^3^fl microscope, I .^M^flfii^^lP M^W V Vl k Note thf I lr AMx wcll devel I >O*f r j^ AbVAhI op<>li nucleus Li M^T^UrTyJ ms&m m mvJ which i« 988 fl ig ■WV chiefly458 words
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Advertisement424 1931-02-20 6 A. vv<ty YOU WANT TO BE j 1 CONVINCED. j Right, Let us give you a ride i n the New and* Improved Chevrolet Real Value Full Equipment Keo- 4 nomy Comfort Six Cylinder f f Power enough and to spare. Note the Price I Tourer $1495 > I Sedan424 words
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490 1931-02-20 7 LETTER TO THE PRIMATE. Decision of Patriarch Who Faced Death for His Faith. The Archbishop o! Cant.?ibury has received Mi historic document from His All Holiness Meletios 11.. Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria sitting forth the decision of the Holy Synod of the Metropolitans of490 words
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Article200 1931-02-20 7 San Remo to be Another Monte Carlo. Paris, Jan. 18. The announcement that Germany will probably enter into competition with France with palatial casinos, in order to capture the gambling public, is now followed by reports that Signor Mussolini contemplates the conversion of San Remo into an200 words
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Article193 1931-02-20 7 "Mistletoe Bough" Fate Narrowly Averted. Florence. Two little gh'ls in Parma have just oeen barely saved from death. They were neighbours in on apartment house, and neither of trnm was OfW .six years of age. They w?nt to play with a cat in the attic of W\y193 words
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Article49 1931-02-20 7 The American scientists who went to Africi to look for the lowest from of human life might r-turn home and tak? a look at New York policemen and lawyers who have besn "framing" innocent women on vice charges for ihe money they could make out of it.- Macon TelegraphMacon Telegraph - 49 words
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Article293 1931-02-20 7 More Banking Sensations. Paris, Feb. H. As the outcome of a complaint by the national group of dt..ilei-s in tobacco, an inspection has been made of the books of the Banque Gugenn? et Rouergue fornuny the Banque de Covennes. The group in Question had entrusted a million293 words
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Article116 1931-02-20 7 Sequel to Publication of London Report. Warsaw, Feb. IS. The Polish Upper ITHflstn authorities have suppressed thre'e German and two Polish newspapers for publishing a report from London intimating that after his return from holiday at Madeira Marshal Pilsudski will inaugurate a new Polish-German policy en the116 words
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Article107 1931-02-20 7 Maharaja of Patiala's Luxury Vehicle. !.i):idrn, Fe!>. <>. One of thj most omat! motor cirs over built has just been -hipped fcTBB Britain ft) T ndia for th" Mahara.ia of Patlal2 for 1158 on hunting expeditions. The equipment, Includes windows constructed to prevent people from *lni107 words
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Advertisement305 1931-02-20 7 In the heat cf the day hss sub- KSStj '^i-V^j^H when the cards <^re dealt r^?^^?/^ tttltl !'< n t!ie drinks are served then i J—^JrSß run on NJ. Club. And 'jji/ 'i^ffi^&'-j, o boay in it -whisky that smacks J^mV^'^^'^viS B^BW I '111 i '*i JfT* B NAPIER JOHNSTON305 words
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Advertisement118 1931-02-20 7 ®®®@®@©©©©(§)@@(g)(g Malayan Tea Is positively SUPERIOR to any imported teas. The best MALAYAN TEA is BIGIA ESTATE TEA You may pay more but you cannot get better. In airtight lead packets retaining the freshness and fragrance of the gardens. Obtainable from: Bun Bee Co., 11l 13, Beach Road. High Street118 words
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Advertisement399 1931-02-20 7 TO be always "in form" us more —^Jffms^ 1 than a matter of muscular \t V V jfrJ&r energy. The greater need is /V* #S'' ~^f&&r nervous vitality. j£r Nourishment is the only source \\s% both of muscular energy and y I nervous vitality. When you are *»< IXI "out399 words
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Article475 1931-02-20 8 NOT A NEW JERUSALEM. Beauty in Manchester Streets. The Manchester High School for Girls held their annual Founders' Day commemoration service in the Whitworth Hall of th? University. The addross was given bv Mrs. .T. L Stocks, who took for her subject Blake's hymn "Jerusalem."475 words
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Article267 1931-02-20 8 Strange Defence in Theft Case. The strange defence that he was driven to crime through being threatened bv Chinese was put forward at the Old Bailey by Harold Cole. I aged 29. an engineer, who pleaded guilty to I stealing two motor tars and an overcoat, and;267 words
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Article177 1931-02-20 8 Opera Ballet Strike Threat. Paris, Jan. 16. Th? whole of tin ballet, of the Nice Open threatened to .strik: 1 on Wednesday night as a protest against tli3 lavish use of perfume by Mlie. Gabrielle Dorley. the Belgian prim* donna, during th<* presentation cf "Siegfried."177 words
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Article73 1931-02-20 8 Agreement with Spain Signed. Madrid, Feb. 11. The Spanish-German air pact has been signed by the German Ambassador and the Spanish Minister of Communications. The agreement (provides for the extension of the air line between Berlin and Barcelona to the Canary Islands, which at a later date73 words
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Article281 1931-02-20 8 Appeal Against a Receiving Order. The debts of Sir Thomas Beecham, Bt.. the famous musical conductor which were stated to total £140,000, including £60 000 unpaid super-tax were discussed in the Appeal Court when Sir Thomas appealed against a receiving order made against him on December281 words
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Article183 1931-02-20 8 Last Effort to Solve Disarmament Problem. Paris. Feb. 11. A last desperate effort to bring about a. rapproehment between France and It ply in the naval parity issue is being made by the British naval expert. Mr. Cnigie, who arrived at Paris from Rom? p.nd who is Cftivying183 words
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Article77 1931-02-20 8 Constable's Vain Dash to Save a Man. Eastbourne. Constable Clayton, of the Downs Patrol, was riding along the 500ft. cliffs at Beachy Head when he caw a man throw off his overcoat and fall over the edge. When he saw the man take off his coat77 words
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Advertisement175 1931-02-20 8 K nuts and ot chocoli i^\ you will find in A Assortment. iZ?^' tt'^\ Almonds from Italy, itJa\ y^ Nuts from Brazil, VS?WV yy all concealed in *\J^ y^ the finest Cadbury i\ ,^-v A >y chocolate and fresh */f\ wjh as e tne V were C OA AV/^ >«^A\175 words
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Advertisement249 1931-02-20 8 THE R^ADY TO SERVE FOODS 8 AND DAIRY PROCDUE OF g Bearer, tell cook to *erve all St. Ivel n I foods in future. There is a full se- JJ lection and they are perfect in flav- g our. Soups, Fish. Sausages, En- H trees. Hams, Jams, Cheese. All the249 words
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Advertisement228 1931-02-20 8 l^m^F^~^Mi f ie Secret I Y//t^//flJrjl Q lll^ 0 u thc uali^ to* Kn^/^j^^^j out your daily work, strength to Wfo**^^^^^*--*^j\ respond to the natural wastage u/ Wincarnis will give you that strength. A wine and a tonic \||g^ki|i^^p^ both, it will make the blood tin* give you in overwhelming228 words
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Advertisement482 1931-02-20 9 BUSINESS CARDS. M^assagI 1 XMCUBE ISS FUMIKO 22 Dhoby QhMt MEMORIALS. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. Son. 1 A 3, Penhaa Road. ,f Lt vender Street Phone 6075 TO LET. 3,4 Orchard Road. Apply Meyer Brothers. r ROAD Apply Meyer Brothers. No 79 Meyer Road. Apply Meyer I :4A Raifles Plac.p Apply482 words
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Advertisement642 1931-02-20 9 TENDERS, SINGAPORE MUUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE Is hereby given that tenders arc 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 one portable electrically driven pumping set for Water Dept. (Water Engineer's office). Date642 words
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Advertisement591 1931-02-20 9 j AUCTION SALES. AUCTION SALE. Kluzer's Rubber Estate. Favoured with instructions, we the undersigned will sell by PUBLIC AUCTION at our premises On Thursday, February 26th, at 2 p.m. The above up -to date rubber plantation in CHANTABOON having an area of 1143 rai of which 945 rai are planted591 words
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Advertisement598 1931-02-20 9 AUCTION SALES. SHERIFFS^ SALE. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. Suit No. 288 of 1930. In the cause of Lee Bay Neo (M. W.) Plaintiff Vorsus 1. Sim Kee Chye 2. Sim Ah Gek Defendants AUCTION SALE of All the interest of Sim Kec Chye598 words
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Advertisement318 1931-02-20 9 NOTICES. Pahang. WILD LIFE COMMISSION. The Wild Life Commission will visit Pahang and hold sessions as follows KUANTAN Monday February 23rd, 1931, From 930 am Tuesday 24th, Wednesday 25th. Thursday 26th, PEKAN Saturday 28th, Sunday March Ist, JERANTUT Wednesday 4th TEMERLOH Thursday sth' Fr^ay 6th,' at the Government Offices. Members318 words
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713 1931-02-20 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1931. SPEND OR SAVE One of the latter day doctrines of finance which might well have shocked our Victorian forbears is that which urges that at the present time of trade depression and overproduction people, instead of saving their money, should spend it. even713 words
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Article314 1931-02-20 10 General regulations for schools in Johore are published in the current Johore Gazette. Interesting articles upon coconuts, copra, and palm oil are a feature of the current issue of the Malayan Agricultural Journal. We hear that Dr. J. E. Lesslar. assistant pathologist. Institute for Medical Research, is retiring from Government314 words
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Article94 1931-02-20 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] London, Feb. 19, 5.15 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £121 10 16 (up £1 *****). Forward £123 2 16 (up £1 1216.) The market is strong. Messrs. Symington94 words
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Article216 1931-02-20 10 The driver of a contractor's lorry and the occupants of a new two-seater sports model car had miraculous escapes from serious injury when the two vehicles came into violent collision at Katong, yesterday morning. The lorry, it seems, was proceeding towards Singapore along Grove Road when the car occupied by216 words
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Article752 1931-02-20 10 L.L.T.C. TOURNAMENT. Roy Smith Beaten by Sedwick. favoured by excellent weatner. the open invitation tournament organised by the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club and Johore C. S. Club held on the L.L.T.C. Courts, was brought to the final stages yesterday. There was a surprise in the Men's Open752 words
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Article193 1931-02-20 10 Malacca Helps Earthquake Victims. [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Malacca, Feb. 19. Yesterday was New Zealand Day in Malacca. Between $200 and *300 were collected through a successful tennis tournament, followed by a cabaret show and an enjoyable dance. The tennis started early in the morning in bright193 words
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Article208 1931-02-20 10 SIR MILES LAMPSON'S VISIT. SINGAPORE MEETING Was Tbenicnt on CJuna The Malayai. Daily Blpn understands that duii.r Sir Miles Lampson w,i ment House to the oflrfe Atrairs in Malaya. Together with the Dffl Government the Hoi Mr and the Chief Becrtfcf] the Hon. Mr. C W H C Minister had208 words
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Article270 1931-02-20 10 Manslaughter at the Capitol. In a film age of variable Manslaughter is a classic It j which is highly dramatic ind Mi I the WOtt suu. no doubt. MCftUK it true. A clear-thinkmu (to call lun would po-sible cause him h priggish, which he is not i Distr:'270 words
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Article209 1931-02-20 10 A Warning and Complaint from Sarawak. We, advise any of our tmtm Sarawak Gazette* who may be tilting pcre to give the Sikh taxi- Mvtfl fei thai I as wide a berth as pOMfefc Thej entirely ignorant of the tmraph) and in many CMM IKB ftlH anal209 words
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Article41 1931-02-20 10 tFrom Our Own < Chinese New Year style on Monday Dlgill nesday the CfatoMC WtM ing numerous dinner and amusement halls UN w«-» i was a general air ok I **vtt> tion was m-vertlu-U-.v. compared with piv\u»us ft*41 words
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Advertisement173 1931-02-20 10 CALDBECK'S SUPERIOR OLD BROWN SHERRY A full wine of exceptional quality. CALDBECK GHEGOR CO., LTD.. {Incorporated under the Compwucs' Ordinances of Hong Kong>. [Incorporated in Shanghai* 90 !iobinson Road Telephone 6228. I Fresh Pasteurised Milk j I 5^5 (j) FROM I OUR OWN DAIRY FARM I I OBTAINABLE AT f173 words
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Advertisement45 1931-02-20 10 U. S. De SUVA BROS, j JEWELLERS J I A NEW SHIPMENT j S 5 j "ZENITH" WATCHES j J THE WORLD'S FINEST TIME j KEEPER INCLUDING i j SILVER AND METAL j ALARM CLOCKS r has been received. 61, HIGH ST.. PHONE 4540. j45 words
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Advertisement86 1931-02-20 10 The following official communique was issued In Hong Kong last week: Information has now been received from the Secretary of State for the Colonies that a Commission to enquire into the currency problems of the Colony will arrive here about the end of March. The following are the members of86 words
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208 1931-02-20 11 LUSTRAUAN CRISIS. in ,,ur Caucus Adopts Theodore Plan. Rt uter'a Service. I Sydney. I 'b. \U. the Trade Union i d by 113 v.»;. to 40 a resolution rml sinki- and decided to send i nbi ITB to dimand a declara- national emergency. Canberra,208 words
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Article93 1931-02-20 11 I Viennese Professor's Remarkable Theories. IReutt-rN SerLondon. Feb. 19. homely figure -script ion of the Messiah Jesus Dr. Eisler. Professor I Hi>' Ktrch of Vienna University. tTtured at ::;ost British universities Paris Sorbonne. Dr Bskr revives the theory- that the works Javphus were severely censored Christianity prevailed93 words
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Article49 1931-02-20 11 Interview Expected to Resume Soon. 1 British Radio— Official Service.l Rugby, Feb. 19. relay the Viceroy <Lord Mr Gandhi continued their conl lasted a further three hours. Axed for a further interview. it will be resumed after Mr. had an opportunity to consult -11-auues. I49 words
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Article38 1931-02-20 11 Karachi Dealers Outwit I'icketeers. I Reuters Service.) Karachi. Feb. 18. ire fluttered by the resignaforeign cloth boycott committee »taf number of dealers en--9 m trading in foreign cloth, notpMp to abstain. The I the picketeers.38 words
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Article36 1931-02-20 11 isit Buenos Aires Exhibition. Radio— Official Service. J Rugby, Feb. 19. Morris, the leading automobile is Chairman of the National 'liLstry and Commerce, leaves -morrow by the Alcantara to British Trade Exhibition at36 words
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Article36 1931-02-20 11 IN DUSTRIES FAIR. Record Number of j Buyers. Radio Official Service] Rujrby. Feb. 19. I old's trade depression, the BriI -:ur is being attended by foreign I who far exceed in number the I ions years.36 words
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235 1931-02-20 11 EDUCATION BILL TO GO. House of Lords Reject Second Reading. i [Reuters Service] Lcnd.;n. Feb. 18. 11 HOUM of Lords tc-day 1 jected the Becoad reading of the Government 1 Education Bill by ICH votes to 22 Government is not expected to endeavour to resuscitate235 words
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Article187 1931-02-20 11 C:ipe to Cairo Service to Open Next Week. i British Radii) Official Service.] Rugby. Feb. 18. Tin- first time-table for the North African section of the 8.000-miles Great Britain to South Africa route which Imperial Airways is to open on February 28th was issued to-day. I This187 words
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Article168 1931-02-20 11 British Preventive Measures. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugrby. Feb. 18. Asked if the Government had made further representations to Liberia on the recent League of Nations Commission's report on labour conditions, the Foreign Secretary. Mr. Arthur Henderson, said they were not necessary- The League Council had set168 words
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Article102 1931-02-20 11 Speed King's Welcome Back to England. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby. Feb. 19. Capt. Malcolm Campbell will arrive back in England to-day from Daytona. where he established the worlds land speed record of 245 miles per hour on his Napier engined Blue Bird car. He will be given102 words
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Article64 1931-02-20 11 Interest in Inca Tombs and Relics. I British Radio Official Service.l Rugby, Feb. 19. The Prince of Wales and Prince George left Cuzco yesterday for Puno. and crossed Lake Titicaca for Guaqui. Bolivia. They were greatly interested in relics and such tombs of Inca civilisation aa are64 words
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Article22 1931-02-20 11 I Renter's Service.) Cheyenne, Feb. 19. The death has occurred of Mr. Prank C. Emerson. Governor of Wyoming22 words
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Article199 1931-02-20 11 FLYING-BOAT TRAGEDY. Superior Officer Who Would Not Be Corrected. IReuter's Service.] London, Feb. 18. A verdict cf accidental death was returned at the inquest at Plymouth on the three victims ol the flying-boat disaster on Peb 4, whose bodies were recovered. The jury expressed the view199 words
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Article124 1931-02-20 11 New Premier's Popular Reception. [Reuters Service.) Madrid. Feb. 18. The New Ministry to-day took the oaths of office and loyalty to the king. Admiral Aznar was acclaimed by the crowd as he motored to the War Ministry to administer the oath to General Berenguer. The Ministry includes four124 words
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Article593 1931-02-20 11 King's Reply to Rumours of Abdication. Recent developments in Spain add Interest to the following interview which a representative of the Morning Post had with King Alfonso, in which the King declared that he had lots of work to do and did not intend to593 words
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Article146 1931-02-20 11 I THE SELETAR TRAGEDY. Funeral of Second Victim Yesterday. The body of Ccrporal Victor Reavers Boyce R.A.P., who was killed in the air crash ac' Seletar on Monday, was recovered from the mangrove swamp into which the machine plunged, yesterday. The funeral took .place at146 words
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Article153 1931-02-20 11 Forsook Figures for the Films. IReuter's Service.) Los Angeles. Feb. 18. Louis Wolheim. the film star, is dead. Wolheim was 44 years of age. His academic successes at Cornell University indicated a rather different career than that of the film stage, fcr. after gaining his B.A. and153 words
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Article81 1931-02-20 11 Fund Organised by Mr. Churchill. 1 Reuters Service.] ndoii. Feb. 19. Mr. Winston Churchill, one of the late Lord Blrkenhead's closest friends, has organized a fund to assist the Earl's relatives, who are insufficiently provided for. although he made a considerable income from books, journalism and81 words
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Article53 1931-02-20 11 Through Telephone Service From London. [British Radio Official Service.) Rtiffby, Feb. 18. In view of the continued growth of telephone traffic between Great Britain and Czecho-Slova-kia, a "through" telephone service between London and Prague has been brought into operation. Calls between Great Britain and Czecho-Slo-vakia have hitherto been53 words
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Article66 1931-02-20 11 Dutch 'Plane Held up by Snowstorms. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. 1 Bangkok. Feb. 19. The outward Dutch air-mail due in Don Muang last Friday arrived on Tuesday, having been delayed by snowstorms in Austria. She was further delayed a day at Don Muang adjusting one of the66 words
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Article63 1931-02-20 11 Art Treasures Perish in Flames. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. 1 London, Feb. 19. Burloes, Royston, Herts., the residence of Sir Cecil and Lady Neumann, was the scene of a disastrous fire to-day. The whole building was destroyed and in addition many priceless art treasures. These included one63 words
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Article53 1931-02-20 11 Treasury Appointment to Board. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] London, Feb. 19. It is understood that Mr. George Balfour, M.P. has been appointed by the Treasury to the board of the Perak Hydro Electric Company to make investigations and to protect British financial interests. Mr. Balfour is the53 words
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Article21 1931-02-20 11 fßeuter's Service.] London, Feb. 19. In a Division I of the League match to-day Blackburn beat Sheffield United 2—l.21 words
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Advertisement244 1931-02-20 11 f *vwvv t f T T IMMMl^^^M^^SS^^Stt^^tt^St^Sdfe^Mi^^ <? *irt? g^tt > ''ti li^Jß^flßfcT^Bw^jt H\ f^~T i~~*^FMM r mmmmb I BrAPFOINTMENT X Wire Mattress Bed- X v stead Manufacturers to I H.MTHE KING X THE COOLEST X V MATTRESS IN THE WORLD V" ff TA^ serr^/ 0/ Coolness is Ventilation The244 words
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Article2511 1931-02-20 12 ADVENTUROUS FLIGHT. DMtadUei of Shanghai-Hon^ Kong Trip. B.COO PER PLUNOI TO EARTH. After an arduous Might, beset from the very NnhinllH witll lnt> Wont possible weather an annum could haw. Mr. G. W. Brophy. in Charge ol the Aviation Division of The L. E. dale Company,2,511 words
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377 1931-02-20 12 KUOMINTANG PLAN. Severe Imprisonment Sentences Proposed. Nanking. FeK 5. In order to stamp out corruption in officialdom, a special law governing the punishment of officials found guilty of accepting bribes or embezzlement of public frnds is to be immediately enacted in accordance with a resolution377 words
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Article214 1931-02-20 12 Shanghai Presentation to Mr. J. W. Davidson. Shanghai RotarteM, and many gueatl repre■antaitVQ of the commercial life of the city, were treated to a most informative address on the ider.ls and ptajtllt 3f Ro.~ry by Mr. James W. Davidson. Hon. General Commissioner Rotary International, who i5 now214 words
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Article156 1931-02-20 12 Municipal Police Criticised. Branding the police of the International settlement as inefficient and declaring ihoi nrmed kidnappings in Chtnfgt territory are only 8 or 9 per cent, of the total committed in the Settlement. Colonel Yuan Liang, chief of tho Public Safety Bureau of the Municipality of Greater156 words
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Article2293 1931-02-20 12 PRELIMINARY SURVEY. A Record of Little-Known Progress. PART I. A new note shatters the age-old silence of the jungle. A Chinese farmer straightens out from his rice field to peer into the sky. A Japanese fisherman tosses imprecations aloft as a swelling roar disturbs his questing2,293 words
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Article666 1931-02-20 12 NEW EUROPE Hany Retafttit* rf^hc Esph^ SITE BHOtJLD BBAGQUiREO Tiu- suggest* n that, <• or* most satisfactcn resuM construction of the buiidin the Burcpe Hotel rite BhoiJw b utilised lor the oei Memorial H the current number of th,. Singapore Society of Architect. Mm** to the various the666 words
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Article826 1931-02-20 13 Players Who May Defend the Wightman Cup. Although nothing definite has yet b<?en doi'e towards buildiiiy up our Davis Cup ream fcr 1931. our women players have already had on-* or two try-outs for the Wightman Cup natch with U.S.A.. which will this season be play?d in826 words
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Article88 1931-02-20 13 Record Receipts but Overdraft Increases. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 21. The report of the Hampshire County Cricket Club, to be put before the annual meeting at I Southampton on January 30th, states that the amount realised by members' subscriptions constit vies a record for the club.88 words
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Article86 1931-02-20 13 Victories Against Universities. (Prom Our Own Correspondent./ London, Jan. 21. Oxford and Cambridge were both beaten on the hockey field this week, the Dark Blip's losing 4—l at home to the Army, Cambridge being beaten 4 3 at home by the Royal Navy and Marines. The Navy's victory86 words
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Article690 1931-02-20 13 A Montague Who Loved a Capulat. I want to make a clean breast of it. I will STolh rom beginni »e. make no excuse though any extenuating circumstances will X hope, be taken in my favour It was exactly a year ago that the tempt,tion was first690 words
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Article224 1931-02-20 13 Action By Stewards at Leicester. Exercising their powers under the Rules of Racing, the Stewards at the Leicester meeting In mail week Major W. S. Fewer and Lord Lindsay ordered samples of the saliva of Mute Swan, the winner of the Glen Selling Hurdle, to be224 words
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Article68 1931-02-20 13 Players' Disappointing: Form. (Prom Our Own Correspond 'nit.' London, Jan. 21. Coventry City F.C. report a loss on the past year of £628, as compared with a profit of £1.278 during the previous 12 months. The directors, in th^ir report, state they have crir>d to improve the strength68 words
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Advertisement476 1931-02-20 13 invTS/jTsf B im^Z\ iSßiwi^ lsT m \wl J > J *T. jfc^Sr val I At^J m 1 *fld Stores E m intwowzes. Colds, Coughs, all Chest Affections. r«r any weakness of throat or chest or any tendency to tuberculosis for a troublesome cough, bronchitis or any chest affection; the st476 words
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Advertisement377 1931-02-20 13 I BUY BRITISH GOODS I t U ■in 31 I m m i 7 l V^'^Bi 71 i Kt9&j aJi i M^JI B .^k^vßb^ t^£^Sr^m] Mi f J»»cm acBV I jM J§ jtf IJ^ Emu Jn i| wkFA jßjil I Sg Australia's Health-Giving Wines. S RICH RITBY PORT TYPE— BURGUNDY377 words
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Advertisement923 1931-02-20 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. CXPKESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON A N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due Sails. t PATROCLUS For Marseilles, London,923 words
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Advertisement545 1931-02-20 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England). "ELLERMAN" UNE. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUIWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Due Singapore. s.s. CITY OP KHIOS Feb 21 s.s. CITY OP ATHENS Mar 16 m HOMEWARDS. s.s.545 words
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Advertisement398 1931-02-20 14 P. &> O. British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated in England).) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CA£GQ SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S rvj UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVEIiNMEW LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL BBtTICC OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPjUj Doe Tonnage. Singapore. 1931 Tonna R J!** RAWALPINDI 16,697 Feb. 21398 words
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Advertisement736 1931-02-20 15 0. S. K. Line. l/ot Au?eie« and New York:— (from Kobe) (Express Freight Service.] Tokal Maru Mar. 16 Ullona >nd Seattle— (from Kobe). t MtJiila t£aru Mar. 14 ÜBD^v.. Kitterdana, Hamburg (Bremen) *Dd Ai .t\»erp. Amazon Maru Mar. 17 19 P^bai Port Elizabeth. Cape Town, Rio de j an r.rv736 words
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Advertisement504 1931-02-20 15 B TO MARSEILLES. NEW YORK *^n ROSTOV ROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO. SUEZ B PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES AND GENOA. m Arri L**^ LeaTe ArrlTe Sj Singapore. Singapore. Penang. New Tetw. S Pres. Wilson Mar. 2 Mar. 5 Mar 7 Apr 14 m Pres. Van Buren Mar. 16 Mar.504 words
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Advertisement866 1931-02-20 15 K. P. M. KONMLYKE PAHBTVAART MAATSCHAPPU. [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA.] (Incorporated In Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVXRNIIBBn. Telephone No. 5451, with aub-connectlons to:— Passage, Freight*. Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. ■tpuauulalliu In the Straits Settlement* (Singapore and Fmi^) of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU.866 words
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Advertisement616 1931-02-20 16 Burns Philp Line. i Incorporated in Austiuila). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. flstiilsf monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4.512 tons). The s-s MARELLA Is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins616 words
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Advertisement378 1931-02-20 16 THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED. Special Week-end Rates. Specially reduced passage t rates are now available between Singapore and Port Swettenham and Penang and Port Swettenham. SINGAPORE PORT SWETTENHAM WEEKEND RETURN BATE— S24.OO. Passengers leave Singapore on Saturday at 4 p.m., arrive Port Swettenham on Sunday about 8 a.m., commence378 words
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Advertisement506 1931-02-20 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. Oc (Incorporated In XJJBJL) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (yia Suez) Doe 11.8. SELVERCYPRESS In Port Feb. 23 M.S. SILVERWALNUT Mar. 12 Mar. 18 For rates and other particulars please apply Co AGENTS SINGAPORE, PENANG AND PORT506 words
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Miscellaneous668 1931-02-20 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembln and Kuantan (via Oemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 6 ara Bangkok every Thursday 0 a.m Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Talplng, Penang and Kedah and Lower 81am 6 a.m Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6668 words
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Miscellaneous165 1931-02-20 16 VESSEL STRIKES ROCK. Beached Near Yangtsze River Mouth. Shanghai, Feb. 5. Striking a submerged obstruction 50 miles above the Whangpoo entrance the motor vessel Ichang of the Yangtsze Rapids Line, is now high and dry on the beach in the vicinity of the Tatung Custom House, after being run ashore165 words
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Article816 1931-02-20 17 I Denial of Existence of Agreement. Nankins, Feb. 2. The official Central Daily News published this morning full details of a reported Smo- American shipping project. The paper states that some time ago Captain Robert Dollar, of the Dollar Line, submitted a memorandum to Dr. C. T. Wang,816 words
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Article22 1931-02-20 17 —Mr. J Learney, Mr. i z Kdo. Dr Wu Chant C I am, Mr Yin Shun" Kan. R \V. Ogl22 words
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Article50 1931-02-20 17 —Singapore Service to be Started. the Inaugu- steamship service th 8 an being Ch i m rchants' steam will be operated; Sh;mch;n-Sir.uap;>re r Indies (Samorang B Steps arc understood n by the Company to mshJp company four The service, it is d i .uiy next spring. I50 words
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Article218 1931-02-20 17 I British snhlier I Drowned. I days a poss.ble soluM grounding the disappear- European, who was seen to walk into it from No. 1 wharf. Kowloon. was I s the S.C. Morning Post of Feb. then I body was found floating off No. 5 I rf bv218 words
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Article214 1931-02-20 17 I s h«P Almost Loaded to Her I Scuppers. I well-known shipmaster, in I i British port abroad, informed I the Imperial Merchant Service I rtain foreign vessel loading in I ins own expression, was "alI srupp ers I the ship did not appear to I :mr214 words
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Article376 1931-02-20 17 Chief Officer's Claim for Wrongful Dismissal. s B Shanghai. Feb. 13. The terrible disaster eff Wanl.in on the night Of January 15-16. 1929. when the steamer H.sin-W:-h struck rock and sank with a loss of 1 nearly four hundred lives, had a sequel in the Shanghai376 words
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Article301 1931-02-20 17 Need for Ruling: on the Correct Use. To any naval officer who has served nearly thirty years in th" Servic?. it is strange that the proper method of speaking of His Majesty's -h;ps should hav- become a matter of controversy, or. as some would put it, of taste.301 words
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Article255 1931-02-20 17 Modern Convenience on President Hoover. Drive your car aboard at point of embarkation, drive it ashore when your ship ties up at your destination will be the custom when the new Dollar liner President Hoover goes into service this summer with a sailing from New York to255 words
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Article132 1931-02-20 17 The Chungshan Free -port Scheme. Shanghai, Feb. 9. Commenting on the construction of freeport at Chungshan Mr. Tang Shao-yi said that while he was in Nanking he conferred with Messrs. Sun Po and Cu Techen, members of •the Committee controlling affairs pertaining to i the construction of the132 words
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Advertisement302 1931-02-20 17 The Mew A\r— N scrancwnuß v\ Through Nature's WonderlandThe Canadian Rockies Wit aft^ fr T Vancouver by the route of the tSal W v1 d CaSle gradient of an y transcond2l b^" Ct I" the highest Canadian Rocky peaks and the rugged wonder, 9 Jasper National Part For Booklets aj.d302 words
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504 1931-02-20 18 A DANCE— AND A PROMISE. Tale of A Ban julele in Darkest Africa. Exciting— and entertaining— stor.es about the Piince of Walss are related in "South of Suez," a book of adventure by Mr. W. J. Makin, published by Messrs. Jarrolds (18s.). Here504 words
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Article227 1931-02-20 18 French Ambassador Signs the Register. Mrs. Laura Stanton Bayer, widow of Mr. X Kayser Baver. the New York silk "king" who left £20.000.000. was married at the Church of Notre DarnL- de France. Leic?ster-plac>. London. The bridegroom was Count Antoine Frederic Adolphe Si la. of Albemarle-street. W.227 words
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Article143 1931-02-20 18 Shareholder and Prospects of Marriage. At the Midland Bmk moeting Mr Cl Q gg a shareholder, said that not only would the salaries proposed under the bank's new seak be lower than tho;e paid by anv other bank m the country, but it would be impossible "or a143 words
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Article48 1931-02-20 18 Commander Ehiniel Dow, the former captain of the Lusitania and Mauretania, died at Blundellsands, aged seventy-one. He was in the merchant service for f orty-thrc° years before retiring in 1919, and during the war he saved both the great liners from disaster from enemy submarines.48 words
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Article226 1931-02-20 18 Psalm at Bedside of Dvinff Wife. "The Lord is my Shepherd; T shall no~. want. Yea. though I walk through ihe Vnlley of the Shadow of Death, I will fear no evil. "For Thou art with me; Thy reel and Thy staff they comfort me.' I—Psalm1 Psalm226 words
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Article103 1931-02-20 18 400,000 People Sold in One Province. Nanking. About 400.000 persons have been sold into slavery during the last few ytan in the province oi S'lensi. according to the Government, Special O mmissionor. who was sent to the province recently to investigate famine conditions. Last refer, added ihe103 words
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Advertisement258 1931-02-20 18 i I WHEN 1 T V the light says <♦ I STOP 1 the brakes of your V t jt ctr must be good. V i Make them so with V f BORNEO MOTORS LTD. an mfction of v JJ Singapore, Penan^, Kuala our special V Lumpur, Sercmban, Ipoh, Rp4K258 words
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Advertisement322 1931-02-20 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 j Saigon Amritsar Iloilo322 words
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Advertisement440 1931-02-20 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England). Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed 1,800,000 Paid-up 1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1,645,505 BOARD OP DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq., J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelf ord. Esq., Sir Thomas Catto, Bart. LONDON440 words
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Advertisement169 1931-02-20 18 INSURANCE. SOUTH m&A BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANV I! tlllii FIRE, MARINE. TRANBR AND MOTOK CAR INSURANCE ACCEM D T LOWEST CURRENT i; \u s L. C. MARGOLIOUTH Office: 2, Finlay<,n PERSONAL ACCIDENTS. FATAL ACCIDENTS are every b HAVE you made provision i»i of your dependents should I overtake you IT only169 words
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Article1257 1931-02-20 19 The Position of Lancashire Cotton Industry. Hong Kong fully realise the very In addition to great financial hal would be necessary before Lan- a.M>nably hope U> compete with bulk of business so vital to our Indeed, she is ever able to do so." C Gordon Mackie. Chairman of1,257 words
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Article383 1931-02-20 19 Menace of National Extravagance. The American orator. Mr. W j Bryan, once ..aid that thr. world was beta* ciucined 01. th* cross of gold. I am wmetimes 'Jiclined o think that the industries of this country nr*» betaf crucified on Um cross of national extravagance.' This remark383 words
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Article900 1931-02-20 19 TUESDAY, FEB. 17TH. CLOSING QUOTATIONS. I ouyers betters. Asam Kumbang 22s 23s Ayer Hitams Tin (ss) lis 3d 12s Bangrln Tin lls 3d 12s Batang Padang ($1) i0 15 Batu Caves ($1) 40 50 Buklt Araug ($1) 35 40 Burmah Malay 10s 12s nom Chenderiang 2s 3d900 words
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Article136 1931-02-20 19 During the year ended November 30. 1930. the General Tire and Rubber Company showed a profit of $732,597 after interest, depreciation and a write down of inventories to the extent cf approximately $1,000,000. but before federal taxes. This compares with earnings for the previous year136 words
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Article45 1931-02-20 19 Six Closures in Canton Among Native Concerns. Canton, F«b. 9. Through speculating heavily on Hongkong bank notes, which have undergone considerable fluctuation in the past few weeks, six native banks have suspended business here. Their liabilities amount to over half a million doljlars.45 words
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Article137 1931-02-20 19 Equity receivers were appointed for the Fisk Rubber Company. Chicago Falls. Mass.. on Jan 3 on the petitions of the Central Hanover Bank and Trust Company and the Chase National Bank, both of New York City. Judge James A. Lowell in federal court at Boston consolidated the137 words
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Article83 1931-02-20 19 [British Radio Official Service.] Ru&bv, Feb. 18. Foreign exchanges are: Amsterdam 12.10 S, Athens 375, Bombay Is. 5 :5 ,d., Berlin 20.44. Brussels 34.86 Bucharest 817. Rio 4 9.32, Buejios Aires 35 15-16, Copenhagen 18.16Vfc, Geneva IMTfe, Helsingfors 193, Hong Kong 10 hd.. Lisbon 108.25, Madrid 48.35, Milan 92.8283 words
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Article1098 1931-02-20 19 Sir George Godfrey on Industry's Growth. The annual dinner ol ihe Mining ana Geological Institute of India was held at Peliti's Calcutta, recently. Proposes the toast of the Mineral Industries of India Sir George Godfrey rrviewed the progress made in the mineral industries of the ccuntrv since1,098 words
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Article100 1931-02-20 19 How Industry Might Cet on Better Footing. I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. London. Feb. 19. Bah Lias report, which was adc *ted at the annual meeting to-day, shov/ed a cr dit to profit and loss account of £49.222 which it was agreed to carry forward. Mr. Miller,100 words
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Article547 1931-02-20 19 How It is Collected and Traded. Most of the horsehair exported from China to foreign markets comes from Manchuria, where the annual output is estimated at 25.000 piculs. The best varieties are from Ashiho North Manchuria. The Mongolian product is of inferior quality, because it is never clipped547 words
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Advertisement97 1931-02-20 19 ■ASSETS E--EED $11,000,000. ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $***** 0^ T THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 27 Old Jewry, E C The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life97 words
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Advertisement46 1931-02-20 19 1 1 +*> A.D 172Q r WCORPORATED M ENGLANO BY ROYAL CHARTER^) FIRE MARINE LIFE MOTORCAR. j Insurance with unquestionable security, reasonable rates j nd Prompt settlements. Established over 280 years. j Agencies throughout Malaya. Branch Office: i Chartered Bank Chambers, Singapore. \l A. GORDON LEE, ««!iaiaiaiaiE^^46 words
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Article353 1931-02-20 20 PERAK XI BEATEN. Deadly Bowling by La Brooy. fFrom Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh. Feb. 18. Remarkable bowling by La Brooy. the veteran Selangor bowler, who took eight wickets for 23 runs, enabled the Combined Ceylon XI to beat Perak State XI in a two day match353 words
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Article611 1931-02-20 20 G. R. More in Hong Kong Fifteen. G R. More, who will be remembered in Singapore as a crick?t?r and Rugby footballer, and who has alr;udy achieved inter-port cricket honours in Hong Kong, has gained similar distinction this year in t>.c Kugby field. Hong Kong and Shanghai mot611 words
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Article273 1931-02-20 20 TEAM COMPLETED. I The Satos Due in Singapore Next Week. Japanese prospects In the Davis Cup competition are considerably weakened by the fact that T. Harada. who has been a member of the team for several years past, will not be available this year. It273 words
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Article79 1931-02-20 20 Conclusion of New Year Athletics. Beflagged ana decorated with bunting, the Jalan Besar Stadium presented a very gay appearance yesterday afternoon when the threeday athletic meeting organised by the Singapore Chinese Sports Clubs came to an end. Exhibition games were given of basketball and volleyball, a feature79 words
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Article30 1931-02-20 20 Brandon Wins Club Championship. I From Our Own Correspondent] Malacca. Feb. 19. In the Malacca Golf Club cht mpionshlp, Brandon beat Ifunro 4 and 3 over 56 holes.30 words
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Article186 1931-02-20 20 !>iues Who Have Not Been Capped. It is rather curious (points out the Manchester Qiiarrtatn) that although this year's Cambridge* Rucrby team included four English internationals. J. G. Askew. R. W. Smeddle. C C. Tanner, and P. W. P. Brook, none of them succeeded in getting selected186 words
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Article66 1931-02-20 20 F. E. Greenwood or W. E Harbord The names of F. E. Greenwood, of Huddersfl«?ld. and W E. Harbord. of Wetherby. are mentioned in connection with the appointment of a new captain for the Yorkshire County Cricket Club F. E. Greenwood has played often for the first and66 words
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Article68 1931-02-20 20 Max Baer Quite Outclassed. New York, Feb. 6. Tommy Loughran, the former world's lightheavyweight champion, who is now an aspirant for the worlds heavyweight title, to-day gained a decision over Max Baer. of California, in ten rounds of fast and interesting fighting. Baer, a so-called "white hope"68 words
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Article159 1931-02-20 20 There is often talk amongst golfers of "snakes" in the grass, says the S. C. Morning Post golf correspondent. This concerns a good looking python that I saw sunning itself on the bank of the drain between the fourth and fifth holes of the Relief course at Fanling last week.159 words
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1217 1931-02-20 20 HONG KONG RESENTMENT. Ruling of Home F. A. Regarding Suspended Players. Football legislators in Singapore, and others interested in the administrative side of the game, will probably read with interest the foli lowing record of the proceedings at a meeting of the Council of1,217 words
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Article231 1931-02-20 20 HOME SPORTING NEWS. BOAT-RACE COURSE. No Reason for a Change. T. A. Brock lebank, the Cambridge University Boat Club president, told a Press Association reporter at Cambridge that he had conferred wfth the Oxford officials on a suggestion that an alteration should be made in the Boat-race course. It has231 words
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Article219 1931-02-20 20 Insuring Against Accidents. Mr. Walter Pearce presided over a meeting i of the committee of the Rugby Union in London in mail week. The committee recommends that where a team composed of players from various clubs takes part in a match care should be exercised to see that the219 words
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Article63 1931-02-20 20 Draw For The Second London. Feb. 9. The following la the draw for the second round of toe Rugby League Cup. to be played en February 21. Bra m ley v. Ask am Hull or Castlefcrd v. st Helens. Wlgan H. v Hunslet. Warrington St. Helens R.63 words
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Article82 1931-02-20 20 Alleged Attempt at Bribery in Scottish League. At last month's meeting of the Scottish Football Association, held at Glasgow, a case of alleged attempted bribery in connection with a Second Division game was mentioned. The Dumbarton Football Club, in a letter, stated that two of their82 words
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Article91 1931-02-20 20 Robinson Tranferred from Scarborough. Following upon the signing of Alec Betton. a full-back, from Scarborough. Newcastle United transferred from the same club James Walter Robinson, a centre half-back, who was to play in the League match against Manchester United, in place of Davidson, who was injured. Surprise91 words
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Advertisement29 1931-02-20 20 An interport yacht race between Hong Kong and Shanghai was to have taken place at Hong Kong on Saturday. The result of the race is not yet known here.29 words
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