The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 February 1931
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Title Section18 1931-02-23 1 The Singapore Free Press IW«7. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S£. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.18 words
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Article411 1931-02-23 1 Thirty -one miners were killed by an explosion at a coal-mine m Nothberg, Germany Pa** 11. An attempt to kill the King of Albania was made outside the Opera House m Vienna. The King's adjutant was killed— 11. As a result of conversations between Mr. Craigie of411 words
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Article1574 1931-02-23 1 The little group of fisher folk that sat round the smouldering peat fire In the bar of the "Harp Tavern," which stood at the head of the the straggling village of Farranclune, fell suddenly silent. Theirs was to have been a festive gathering to celebrate the wedding on1,574 words
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Advertisement160 1931-02-23 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK. NEAEEST APPROACH TO PURE, T M IVXSTEI'RIZED MILK ()nl \,\\BLE IN THE TROPICS. op: IN ABLE AT ALL LEADING KOVISION STORES. RAFFLES HOTEL EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE WITH MODERN SANITARY ARRANGEMENTS. j THIS EVENING 6.15 1 TEA DANCE I >K)MA LITTER'S CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA j j GRILL ROOM j160 words
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Advertisement278 1931-02-23 1 f TWO MINDS,WITH BUT A SINGLE. THOUGHT -Li I I lB- Jj M- A LIST EF? C C 5. LT D., T| EUROPE #HOTEL| 1 I I SPECIAL NOTICE. 1 3 si THE MANAGEMENT HAVE MUCH PLEASURE j; IN ANNOUNCING THE EXCLUSIVE. ENGAGEMENT OF ROBERT DRESCHER'S FAMOUS VIENNESE jjj I]278 words
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Advertisement163 1931-02-23 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. F..lr* rims i»* His Gift Ebop—Page 1. Refifgsra'.ed supr.lie: at Little's Pa^e 10. Cccd value for m?n at 9Vhiteaway*s Pags 6. Tlic licence-bolder that i*eally rialds— Pag? 19 I Pyjamas are the rage, i i Come m and see our i j "Pahit suits" j THE GIFT SHOP163 words
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Advertisement22 1931-02-23 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK, i THE NEAREST APPROACH TO PURE, FRESH, PASTEURIZED MILK OBTAINABLE IN THE TROPICS. OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES.22 words
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Advertisement237 1931-02-23 2 "CANDA" MOSQUITO PEN. for allaying the irritation and prevention of Mosquito bites. Compact and handy, it can be carried m 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. j DISTINCTIVELY f237 words
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Advertisement141 1931-02-23 2 1 COLOMBIA FILM CORP j i I PRODUCTION. I LADI ES of LEISURE" 1 I THE FIRST BIG TALKIE ATTRACTION jj AT THE i| I Victoria Theatre I 8 Commencing THURSDAY NEXT. I Feb. 26th. and jjj 1 NIGHTLY AT 6.15 AND 9.30 P.IW. Booking at Littles $2 and $1.141 words
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Advertisement190 1931-02-23 2 6.15 TO-NIGHT_j)]J l[ CONTINUING ITS RECORD I SHATTERING RUN' I H Fox Movietone's 9 1 JUST IMAGINE I OUR NEXT PROGRAMME^ I 1 1 Commences I "ALL LAUGHTERI I WEEK!" I Take a round of music, fun-thrills. I I and uproarious comedy on Alhamhras I MONTGOMERY j RUBIN I m190 words
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Miscellaneous464 1931-02-23 2 THE WEEK. Monday. 23rd. High Water. 01.25, 8.8 ft., 13.40. 8.5 ft. Football: SC.C. vs. Sime Darby. Padang. Tuesday. 21th. High Water. 01.:>0. 8.6 ft.. 14.19. 78 ft. fctunicipal Subordinates' Tea Party to Mr. T C. Hood. Actelphi Hotel 4.30 p.m. Football: SC.C vs. S.C.F.A. Padang. Race Course Golf Club464 words
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Article961 1931-02-23 3 NEW LIGHT ON RASPUTIN. His "Mysterious" Power. That tho Romanoffs of all generations, whatever their faults, set the good and gloiy of Russia above all personal considerations is an hJstoi ic fact. But U»*w education, at any rate m modern times. M not such as to961 words
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Article68 1931-02-23 3 According to Dr. Gueniot. who has reached his hundredth year, the normal span of man's hfe is century. Man does not die, but kills himself. He eats too much, drinks too much, j nd loves too much. The men who live to Ix; the oldest are the68 words
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Article214 1931-02-23 3 Operation Which Would Change Personality. An operation which, if performed, would have completely changed the personality of a child was referred to by Dr. Bronte, the pathologist, at a Battersea inquest. On New Year's Eve a three-years-old girl, Maureen Terissa Hammond, of Henley-street. Batteioea.214 words
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Article325 1931-02-23 3 The Story of the Regimental Baby. Captain Raja Sber Muhammad Khan, speaking for the martial races, told this story at the India Round-Table Conference. When certain reyimenti.l returns were being made, he said, it was noticed that one regiment had an additional half -ration as compared with325 words
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Advertisement321 1931-02-23 3 f FLORENCE A. LELAH, CO. I MERCHANTS IMPORTERS NO. 48, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD, SINGAPORE S i (CORNER OF HIGH STREET) (BRANCH) i TELE. 6606. S Dealers m all kinds of Silk poods, Cotton piece I poods, Draperies, Jewelleries, Watches, Perfumeries, 1 Sundry and Fancy goods, Carpets and Mattings, I Crockery321 words
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Advertisement101 1931-02-23 3 PILES CAN BE CURED. Treat*** That I* mtttrmt •epecially after I ka4 SlTvSei caret f rem the local iiiTmaaMleVßaTrkiMair leu without any effect." Wkr mat U4 f ou too Dr. Van Vleck'e ftiniaiTi- yew Plaama has achieved *mm*lm*nmZ*i ZZZ tkouaandt of aggravated cmmJli WeW TaZ •xcellent remedy can be obtain**101 words
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Advertisement85 1931-02-23 3 I Estate Trust Agencies 1 I (1927) Limited. I BRANCHES: I f}' f?rst Cross Street MALACCA. zn 11, i^ignt Street PENANG 14, Klyne Street KUALA LUMPUR^ g Registered by and Security deposited with X the Straits Settlements Government. W Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, X Guardians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised85 words
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Article1074 1931-02-23 4 STEALING A CAR. Ciui whs now on the footboard. His right hand grasped the rail. A myriad Of thoughts wor<> rushing through his brain at that moment lik«> the wind that was rushing through his hair Should he try to land or fall m any particular way After1,074 words
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Article2089 1931-02-23 4 THE RACE WITH TIME. Travelling m what seemed to him to be the same direction, generally, as that m which the train had been going, the car. with its two occupants, ate up miles of road with all the speed of which It was capable. It was a2,089 words
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Article879 1931-02-23 4 CHAPMAN OF COMMITTEES Rushing Through Business. Below is one of a series of articles on Fifty Years m Parliament, by Mr. R. G. Emery, Political Correspondent of the Morning Post, who entered the Press Gallery of the House of Commons m 1881. The Chairmanship of Committees879 words
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Article79 1931-02-23 4 "So shall I. By Jove! We're moving. We're off." y The train had begun to move. after a crash which suggested the backing of an engine into the car, and they felt it gather speed slowly, almost imperceptbly, so slowly did it travel for about two or three minutes. "Yes,79 words
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Article70 1931-02-23 4 Tunku Mohamad. Acting Secretary to Government, will revert to his substantive post as Auditor General. Kedah, when Tunku Mansur returns from leave and resumes duty as Secretary to Government on February 23, 1931 and Tunku Md. Jewa who has been acting as Auditor General since September last year has been70 words
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Advertisement183 1931-02-23 4 B^^P /L f\ V 1 B^K VC- 'A. B^Bk J^~ bY y y± bb mm <f f t i BB A >> jf r A m,* .t A BB B^r -^^B^^SbVJ BH^aE bT bHI P^l U^^ETTt"* ■•JFK n^^Hk V J .t^B^BM&BB^. \jA^^r if KA^R W^^JoF*; B^BvBK^ > cAlways Happy Healthy183 words
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Advertisement414 1931-02-23 4 ixjww no C_^MORE FLOORS I JUST ONE COAI of I DARKALINE. on y I costing SI. 10 will v;,v C I your floor a lovely lustrous I finish that won't chip, I scratch or get shabby DARKALINI I is greatly superior to any. 1 thing yet used, and alw, iyB414 words
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Article1199 1931-02-23 5 WOMAN'S REVELATIONS. Gypsies Lure Victims To Death. Strange tales of how she found cannibals existing m the heart of civilised Europe are told by Madame Mally Wild de Villareal. A cool, dark-haired young woman, dressed m one of fashion's latest afternoon gowns, Madame de Villareal recently1,199 words
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Article35 1931-02-23 5 Mr. J E Harvey, of the Straits Trading Com* pany, Ipuh, has been transferred to Singapore. By his departure, the Ipoh Club loses a useful 1 member of its cricket and "soccer" elevens. 1 —TOM.35 words
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Advertisement321 1931-02-23 5 A True Beer -is Bill's Beer MM 2 i Bel /t fliy^d*l» e^nw 3k ■M^^^^^B^ft^^B^nl n^ea m\ 9 t^ll Bb^bß D^BX I1 1 1 VhH^^h .^a BV^^^ The Golden Colour The Invigorating Taste is Dis'inctive J%Sa G. H. SLOT Co., Ltd. r£%£ b^b^bW^A Km WD^^^^^^^^^^P^^ i^ Soah was no Seaman321 words
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Advertisement346 1931-02-23 5 Check your baby^s weight what a iunv id r^K >* *v J act wciCHI P 'W^ mcmh 9 Ih, l< I 7 2 months |<>j lbs. ***-^j7<—s ll I K^^y 3 »2 ft*. V^ J jr^—^ 4 13; lbs. 8 18 Ih* You can't ask a baby how he is346 words
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Article1704 1931-02-23 6 INTEREST OF HUMANITY." Strange Tales of Traffic In Negroes. Memories of the days whe.i King James 11. of England dealt m slaves, and the church prayed for the success of slave traders, arc revived by the startling revelations that slavery still exists m Liberia, the Wen1,704 words
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Advertisement499 1931-02-23 6 GOOD VALUE LINES IN MEN'S WEAR AT WHITE AWAYS Kooltwill m?Q iu^[ Tennis Shirt i \$J T maof »rom FiNf v XK^ miiuii <0 V^rflf-s •V- /t DUALITY WHITE f ft L *'''""*^"^Bto^ r t^ 3>i MERCERISED TWILL A>^ k 'Jj^W^ 'f t V) 1 V\v SPECIALLY I l^v N499 words
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Advertisement95 1931-02-23 6 i4sfe Your Chemist _v _f f C** PRODUCTS PACKED SPECIALITIES: I ASPIRIN, CASCARA SAGRADA, SACCHARIN, QUININE, VEGETABLE LAXATIVE, ETC. TABLETS, AMPOULE PRODUCTS, "REGAID" SURGICAL DRESSINGS, ETC. j THE ANGLO-SIAM CORPORATION LTD., SINGAPORE— IPOH— PENANG. 'TT^HV the new "quickX cooking" Quaker I Oats. Now cooks m 1-5 I the time formerly95 words
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Article1565 1931-02-23 7 SKYWAYS OF ASIA. NEW TYPE OF 'PLANE* Development of Aviation m China. PART 111 Notwithstanding its very recent development, airway communication m the Soviet Union has already achieved substantial results. An 8.000 Kilometer trans-Asiatic Line is Wanned: tria 1 nights have already been m-de bver1,565 words
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Article44 1931-02-23 7 Members of the drug trade are invited by the Organisers to visit the 38th. Chemists' Exhibition which will be housed from May 11th. -15th. m the handsome new Hall of The Royal Horticultural Society, Westminster. Admission can be obtained on presentation of trade card.44 words
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Advertisement175 1931-02-23 7 (adburyis ASSORTED NUT Chocolates new fancy tin of Cadbury's famous chocolates, each one a cunning blend of the finest chocolate and the most delicious nuts that Mother Earth produces* Specially packed to preserve all the fresh* ness with which they left Bournville, The Factory m a Garden." they miisi m175 words
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Advertisement116 1931-02-23 7 BIGIA ESTATE TEA Retaining a freshness and flavour which cannot be equalled by imported teas. Grown m Malaya Although better, it costs less for being a local product there are no expensive transport charges to be covered. Obtainable from: Bun Bee Co., 11l 13, Beach Road. High Street Provision Store,116 words
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Advertisement226 1931-02-23 7 v^s^^s^^Owow«£^A>l l ...r./ „.<.,r.ys>£ The EMPIRE'S BEST BUTTER SOLE MALAYAN IMPORTERS. I ft Cold Storage Co., Ltd. ®(»®®®®<g*@«s®,s^^'^«-<y^^ t mt I fmfcf 4i^ XX 11 1 V vr^P^ Bab V has never given *t*W M iV a moment s trouble > Jm^^Ms€^MX JJ since Moth er put him on Mellin's226 words
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Article1535 1931-02-23 8 UP AGAINST IT. A 'CasualMSums Up His Experiences. In view cf *l:e new rules for casual wards, tbe Morning Post sent a special representative to Infill l|,lff the tiuih of oondtticna as they DOW exist. The teat cf his articles appears belcw After *tpftlni into penury and1,535 words
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Article171 1931-02-23 8 London, Feb. 13. The Labour perturbation at Mr. Snowden's speech was reflected at the meeting of the I.L.P. Parliamentary group m the House of Commons last night, when the opinion was expressed that the Chancellor's financial policy was irreconcilable with the aims of the171 words
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Advertisement169 1931-02-23 8 W^m) *A sui flStu .a^ 1 CvC.^ fa I" :;%-"j.^^[ IfM y'hiiiiiiiiiiirii iiiiii/^SF old scotch VI ii i ]ii]iiiiir ii i ii ii iliil^^ £^jS#*te Backbone WM^^lV INCLINED one important fca- m\^i RrjHi immense strength to I f Jl I IJ jflfefl road. The famous B.S.A. 1 H features of169 words
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Advertisement182 1931-02-23 8 HEALTH IS BETTER THAN WEALTH! Good health i> the greatest gift of life. Of what avail are your riches if you cannot •njoy them? Perpetual pain m the body, the burning sensation m passing urine, the lack of appetite makes even the most delicious food unpalatable. The hundred-and-one joys of182 words
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Advertisement267 1931-02-23 8 THE c ccfOL REMEDY W HEMOVES THE CAUSE Diseases arising from the Blood must be ric removing the cause from the Clood, pemunj:;! rd cannot be obtained by any oth.r treaLment. CLARKE'S BLOOD MIXTURE deames the bl and possesses remarkable Dealing properties; n j, to these qualities that it has267 words
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Advertisement422 1931-02-23 9 BUSINESS CARDS. M^ASSAGIf WICURE ISS FUMIKO 22 Dhoby GhMft. I FUNERALS. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. R* 1 A S. Penhaa Bo**. ,t im-.rnAe.r Street Phone M7I. TO LET. hard Road. Apply Meyer Brothers. R HO AD Apply Meyer Brothers. UC\ N 7f< Meyer Road. Apply Meyer 4A RaflM Place. Apply Meyer422 words
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Advertisement660 1931-02-23 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given that tenders are now Invited for the following materials or services, and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained m the Tender Room. Municipal Offices: Supply of one portable electrically driven pumping set for Water Dept. (Water Engineers officer Date660 words
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Advertisement621 1931-02-23 9 NOTICES, IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. I Originating Petition No. 1 of 1931. i In the Matter of THE CYCLE CARRIAGE COMPANY (1926) LTD. (AND REDUCED). And In the Matter of ORDINANCE NO. 155 (COMPANIES) SECTION 50. NOTICE is hereby given that a Petition621 words
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Advertisement550 1931-02-23 9 AUCTION SALES. AUCTION SALE of ■VALUABLE FREEHOLD LAND SITUATE AT JOO CHIAT ROAD. GREEN LANE OFF TANJONG KATONG ROAD, AND MEYER ROAD AND MORTGAGEE'S SALE of VALUABLE FREEHOLD LAND BUILDING No. 396 TELUK PAKU, CHANGI. SINGAPORE. To be held at Our Saleroom. Raffles Chambers. Raffles Place, J Singapore. On Monday.550 words
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Advertisement554 1931-02-23 9 Please Cut This Out For Future Reference. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. MT EMILY SWIMMING POOL. AMENDED TIME-TABLE. It is notified that from the 2«? nd February, 1931, inclusive, the above Pool will be avail*** ror use of the Public m accordance with the amended Time-Table annexed, showing atoo charges for admission. BY554 words
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609 1931-02-23 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1931. WEEK-END COMMENT. Unquestionably the most cheering news of foreign problems for some time past is contained m the cable to-day regarding the French naval programme. When this programme was recently published it seemed tc set at naught all the efforts wntct had been609 words
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Article466 1931-02-23 10 Mr. H. J. Fcugcre, of Singapore, has arrived m Ipoh. Major Keys and Mr. Dowdeswell arrived ia Penang on Friday from Singapore by the I Kedah The Port Swettenham Mariners' Club will be "At Home" on Wedneday, for the opening ceremony, to be performed by the Hon'ble the British Resident.466 words
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Article38 1931-02-23 10 SATURDAY'S RUBBER PRICES. [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] London, Feb. 21, noon. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber prices as follows Spot 3 Iljl6d (Friday 312 16). Forward 3 15|16d (Friday 4d). The market is dull.38 words
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Article215 1931-02-23 10 MALAY HOLIDAYS. To the Editor. Sir, I am writing to air a very old grievance of the Malay people why is it that although our Hari Ray a. like the Chinese New Year, really lasts for three days, we are only officially allowed one day's holiday,215 words
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Article64 1931-02-23 10 Two Chinese from Changi Missing. Three Chinese were picked up from the water by fishermen about 300 yards from the' shore at Changi on Saturday. Their boat had capsized as they were on their way back from paying a visit to Johore and two companions are missing. The64 words
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Article1081 1931-02-23 10 MR. FARRER'S PART. Tributes at Commissioners' Farewell. Speaking at a farewell dinner given m his honour by the present and past members of the Municipal Commission ?t the Muni ipal Offices en Saturday, Mr. R. J. Parrer. the retiring President, attributed the progress madt« m municipal1,081 words
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Article262 1931-02-23 10 THE WEI HAI WEI p Singapore G.C. Bm Race Coui>c G.C. Btntapon Golf ciub t. Club m the first round Cup competition yesterday Club players are mention, ,1 B. M. Abdullah I n S I. Ibrahim 0. M p E. C. van dor Beck 0. P B262 words
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Article329 1931-02-23 10 Beaten by Si'hingor Indians. [From Our Own C Tcnan?, h«b. In an interesting two day matrh Indians defeated the CHckM Club .>;. wickets. The finish iM i v had to make 158 runs In 10ft n they succeeded m doirm no the Scores Penang Cricket Club. Kirst329 words
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Article131 1931-02-23 10 I It is fitting that the ..ip.dlv HWri Of Katong and Stalap should a theatre of a d:-si«n ijmooymoui public and pnv;.' bttlMlnp are betaf built, m that dtotrttt theatre. -quipped with efflcie. the screening of talking pW an attractive and it fee able style, now |nen131 words
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Article52 1931-02-23 10 he knew would al.-b.-x-Heads of department same loyalty, and thai whatever but tint to M cf this B rr:.t t»9 WO" and improve from yrar I Mr. John Ujreocfc then th.nks to th, dep«tmei wort m connection with Uj Municipal ■UOOCrfHwl orchestra; :.nd Ml Wm«* U vices by Mr I52 words
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Advertisement144 1931-02-23 10 YES— our RETAIL HOUSE IS AT 9O ROBINSON ROAD CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO.. LTD., tlncorvorated under the Companies' ordinances of Ho .y Kony». [Incorporated m Shanghai) The Leading Wine Spirit Merchants m the Far East. I Fresh Pasteurised Milk 1 FROM I OUR OWN DAIRY FARM I OBTAINABLE AT COLD STORAGE144 words
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Advertisement42 1931-02-23 10 j U. S. De SUVA BROS, j JEWELLERS i A NEW SHIPMENT of 3 j "ZENITH" WATCHES j THE WORLD'S FINEST TIME j KEEPER J I INCLUDING j SILVER AND METAL J ALARM CLOCKS has been received. 61, HIGH ST. PHONE 4540.42 words
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Article230 1931-02-23 11 PL AYING WITH BALKAN FIRE. ATTACK ON KING ZOGU. Revolver Fusillade at Opera House. Reuters Service.) Vienna. Feb. 20. ■ad ihoti at King Zogu. when he the Optra BOOM 0-day. ;nemutt< was killed but King Zogu es.Hkmts w&n arrested. la undergoing treatment here for attributed to excessive Vienna, Feb. 21.230 words
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Article71 1931-02-23 11 Nasty Fall m Hunting Field. Eteuter'l Service.) London. Feb. 21. husband of Princess Mary. wm thi kvfly whilst hunting m Yorked cuts on the face and an ljurrd ear His hone fell m the thick mud and Earl Harewood. m failing, struck hb head on a stone.71 words
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Article41 1931-02-23 11 Another Flare-up at iTha^ai^'addy. i Reuter's Service.] Rangoon, Feb. 21. disturbances have occurred m the Tharrawaddy, the most serious of s at Zaingthwe wheie. m a clash be-Ut-n 400 vfltafjen and 40 military police. 25 I .'-rv killed.41 words
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Article51 1931-02-23 11 Anjrlo- French Agreement Possible. [Reuters Service. 1 Paris, Feb. 21. fcttoaa of representatives of the BriiHury and the French Finance Ministry hMB tx t n resumed, the nature of which is verj 'hoiinh the scope is unofficially declared mcc dose Anglo-French cooperatior currency, exchange, gold movements ant51 words
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Article42 1931-02-23 11 "War Council" Taken Up m Bombay. I Reuter\s Service.] Bombay. Feb. 22. Bailee arrested 400 Congress volunteers rmed up on the maidan m the centre ity to salute the "National flag." inthe president and members of the »>-rall.*i "war council."42 words
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Article30 1931-02-23 11 fAn Increase Over Last Year. I Reuters Service. I Paris. Feb. 21. rmy estimates amount to 459.000.000 *hich is 76.000.000 above last year, but ••m below pre-war.30 words
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Article34 1931-02-23 11 IReuter's Service.] Sydney, Feb. 21. MHba's condition is now very grave. Later. We Melba is not expected to live through She is still conscious and her near are at the bedside.34 words
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Article24 1931-02-23 11 IReuter's Service.] Santiago de Chile. Feb. 31. an amphibian plane escorted by six machines, the British Princes have foam Antofagasta.24 words
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Article133 1931-02-23 11 NAVAL DISARMAMENT PLANS. WILL FRANCE REDUCE? Hopeful British Negotiations. [Reuter's Service.! Pa -is. Feb. 21. A draft "compromise plan" n reported *o have ceen reached as a result of conversations between Mr. Craigie (British Foreign Office* and representatives of the Quai d'Orsay and Ministry of Marine, whereby there will be133 words
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Article144 1931-02-23 11 Appropriation Bill Passed with $10,000,000 Added. (Reuter's Service.] Washington. Feb. 22. The Senate has passed the Naval Appropriation Bill of $338,000,000. a sum of $10,000,000 ru-.ving been add^d to the Bill as' passed by the House oi Representatives for starting work on 11 destroyers. I PANAMA CANAL144 words
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Article194 1931-02-23 11 Appeals for International Action. (Reuter's Service. l Par? Feb. SL The Executive Committee of the International Chamber of Commerce ha^ considered the appeal by its Chinese national committee urging immediate international consideration of the silver problem. The Governor of the Bank of China has cabled to the194 words
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Article144 1931-02-23 11 Satisfactory Outcome of Industries Fairs. [British Radio Official Service.! Rugby, Feb. 20. Great satisfaction is expressed by \.he exhibitors at the British Industries Fair at the extent of the business done with home and foreign buyers. The Manchester Guardian says an order for 2.000.000 yards of the fabric144 words
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Article43 1931-02-23 11 Counter-Revolutionary Plot Revealed. IReuter's Service. 1 Moscow, Feb. 22. A counter-revolutionary organization m Russia has been revealed by the preliminary inquiry into the activities of certain members of the Social Democratic Party who will shortly be tried by the Supreme Court.43 words
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Article61 1931-02-23 11 IReuter's Service.] Cologne. Feb. 20. Eight thousand steel workers and a thousand miners have been rendered idle by the decision of the German Steel Trust to close down their works at Ruhrortmeiderich, near Duisberg. The Trade Unions refused to allow the men to accept the employers' offer61 words
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Article99 1931-02-23 11 THIRTY-ONE DEAD. Miners Demonstrate Angrily at Pithead. I Reuter's Service. 1 Color no, Feb. 21. Twenty-five miners ere dead, four have been seriously injured and ten are suffering from gas poisoning at the Eschweiler pit, Nothberg. An explosion occurred 1,850 feet underground when 80 miners were working.99 words
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Article61 1931-02-23 11 Director's Opinion Revealed. [Keuters service. J Washington, Feb. 21. Colonel Woodcodk. Director of Prohibition, does not favour expenditure of vast sums nor the employment of armed forces of the United States to enforce the liquor laws. This is disclosed by Mr. Wickersham who, m compliance with the Senate's61 words
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Article61 1931-02-23 11 Mrs. Coolidge Names It. IXeuters Service. 1 Newport News, Feb. 21. Mrs. Coolidge launched the new trans-Paci-fic Dollar liner President Coolidge. a sister-ship of the President Hoover. The vessel is 653 feet long, displaces 23,000 tons and is equipped with electric davits and lifeboats fitted with wireless61 words
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Article53 1931-02-23 11 Help for Half a Million Unemployed. I Reuter's Service.] Washington, Feb. 21. Mr. Hoover has announced that within a month Government will find employment for 450.000 persons. It is stated that half a million dollars of the $700,000,000 provided for construction during 1932. could be immediately available53 words
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Article171 1931-02-23 11 Mr. Montague's Tribute to "Perfect Efficiency," [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, Feb. 20. Mrs. Victor Bruce, the famous racing motorist and aviatrix concluded her 19,000 miles world flight to-day when she arrived at Croydon aerodrome from Lympne. No single part of her Bluebird aeroplane has been renewed171 words
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Article92 1931-02-23 11 Flt.-Lieut Rose Gives Up. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Feb. 20. Flight-Lieut. Rose has abandoned his attempt to establish a new record for a sole flight from England to Cape Town. He is likely to be delayed about a weak at Palapye effecting repairs to the under-carriage of92 words
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Article107 1931-02-23 11 Governor- General of Philippines' Programme. (FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRiaHT.I Bangkok, Feb. 22. The official programme for the visit of the Governor-General of the Philippines has been issued. He arrives from Indo-China on the night of March 9th and departs m the afternoon of March 12th. The107 words
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167 1931-02-23 11 COMPLICATED POLITICS. Mosley Group's Latest Plans: May Resign. I Reuter's Service] London, Feb. 22. British politics are becoming curiously complicated. With the Conservatives split by the 'Imperialist" Press Lords as illustrated m the I East Islington by-election and Mr. Churchill aloof on the Indian question,167 words
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Article62 1931-02-23 11 Labour on Down < Grade. < t ßeuter's Service.) London, Feb. 21. The by-election at Fareham. due to th? < retirement cf Sir John Davidson, resulted ab < follows Sir T. Inskip (Cons.> 18.749. < Mr. Pearson (Lab.) 6.312. Mr. Cross (Lib.) 3.517. < [A slight increase62 words
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Article97 1931-02-23 11 < Husband Must Provide for < Family. i IReutcr'o Service.) < Lcndon, Feb. 20. < In the Houto cf Commcns, by 143 vctes to 28 the second reading was passed of a private Bill, submitted by Miss Rnthbone. setting forth i that a hurband m his will97 words
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Article257 1931-02-23 11 Speed King's London Reception. fßeuter's Service. 1 London, Feb. 21. His Majesty received Capt. Malcolm Campbell an whom he conferred the accolade of Knighthood. He conversed with him for half an hour on his Daytona experiences. London, Feb. 20. After a triumphant arrival at the gaily decorated257 words
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Article43 1931-02-23 11 Undergraduates* Attack on Record. [Reuter's Service. I Lyors, Feb. 20. A young Cambridge graduate named Fairbairn, who left London yesterday m a light aeroplane to attempt to beat Kingsford Smith*6 record flight to Australia, has been held up by unfavourable weather.43 words
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Article24 1931-02-23 11 Previously Acknowledged $6,352.10 H. J. Spinks 10.00 L. J. Wishart 8.87 E.Hobden 4-43 J. R. Pyper 10.00 Total to date $6,385.4024 words
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Article28 1931-02-23 11 Sultan Khan to Play for London. London, Feb. 12. Sultan Khan will play for London m the cable match against Washington on March 21st.28 words
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Advertisement257 1931-02-23 11 V t ♦> tf <iav j^^B^^^^^aw a *v *^v_^Bm^'v. "<oa^aT^Hr ar X La^av 1 i*^^Ha^aT" j *^r^^^^^ m\ aWar a^^^^^vV ATk ••■Ja^ai iiF '^^*l vCp^f X T 1# J^bJ^bV i»aW>^»^*l^-:^-J l#l X t BY" APPOINTMENT 4 Wire Mattress Bed- X y stead Manufacturers to H.M.THE KING THE COOLEST X V257 words
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Article211 1931-02-23 12 "MAD MULLAH'S" CRIME. Cut to Pieces by Fanatics. WIST AFRICAN REBELLION. I Reuter's Service. 1 Sierra Leone, Feb. 20. Thi exploits of a West African "Mad Mullali. a Mohamedan named Idara from French Guinea, have ended with the death of himself and four followers, and Lieutenant Holmes,211 words
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Article309 1931-02-23 12 (Government Watchman Killed. Bombay. Feb. 13. Janibusar. Frb. lith A party of eight AUchmtii. enip'.oved by (he Government \.o prevent the removal- of crops fiom ihe .ivlds involved m the no-tax campaign, while naklng .he rounds near Jojhipun < Broach t. Acre &ttecfeti by a gang of between309 words
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Article341 1931-02-23 12 Rome Welcomes Atlantic Fliers. IReuter's Service! Rome. Feb. 20. Signor Mussolini warmly embraced the Air Minister. General Balbo. who. with his aerial colleagues, was vociferously welcomed to the beflagged capital to-day on his return from his trans-Atlantic flight. Omen! Balbo. m command 01 a >qu .ciron of341 words
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Article758 1931-02-23 12 WISE'S EASY WIN. L.L.T.C. and J.C.S.C. Tournament Ends. Though most successfully carried through, the cpen invitation tournament organised by the L.L.T.C. and the Johore C.S.C.. and held on the courts of the L.L.T.C. ended riher uninrpirtngly on Saturday afternoon, from a playing print of vi^w In the758 words
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Article20 1931-02-23 12 I I As a rex women are, I think, fundamentally \vm honest and more devious than :ii-u.— Mr3. Cecil Chesternm.20 words
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Article377 1931-02-23 12 GERMAN FILM ON "1914." "SLITHERING INTO WAR." Russia Blamed for Outbreak. Berlin. A film entitled "1914," described as an attack on the "war guilt lie," which has been released In Berlin, had the advertisement of being refused a licence by the Censor m its first version, on the advice of377 words
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Article1169 1931-02-23 12 PERAK HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO. ANNUAL MEETING. I Viscount Elibank on Four Years' Achievements. The Fourth Arnual General Meeting of The Perak River Hydro-Electric Power Company, Limited, was held at Winchester House, Old Broad-street. London, E.C., m mail week. The Right Hon. Viscount Elibank. D.L. (chairman of the company), said that when1,169 words
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Article, Illustration41 1931-02-23 12 Considerable improvement will b? effected m the appearance of Orchard Road with the completion of this handsome block of buildings which is being erected by Mr. Wee Cheng Soon at the junction cf Orchard Road r.nd Cairnhill Road.41 words
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Article322 1931-02-23 12 Time Lost Before Depressing Brake Pedal. How often have you had occasion to apply the brakes of your car m a case of emergency? Many times. Have you ever wondered how long your brain took to react to the message transmitted to it by your eyes? Such322 words
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Article978 1931-02-23 12 LEADERS GAIN GROUND. The Fight to Avoid Relegation. The following are the positions to date m the English League and m Div. I of the Scottish League. Goals. P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Arsenal 29 19 3 7 97 44 45 Aston Villa 33 16978 words
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Article166 1931-02-23 12 Curious antipathic an described by Dr. vV Ucbmmt Andenm, medical officer of health for Doncaster. In an article issued by th» Central Council for Health Education. The doctor, dealing with the revulsion r-it by some poople agakv.t certain foods, and -von sights, that tic innocuous to the166 words
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Article134 1931-02-23 12 WHAT PRINCES MISLED Attempted Revolution i. eru. REBEL SUCCBBB Of FAMGI v l I Renter's Scrvic The British Princes, by 'their V,^ Lima on Wednesday, narrowly tempted revolution m Peru. Armed civilians attacks the P Palace at Lima early m the m nu driven off. They fled134 words
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Article100 1931-02-23 12 Sir John SinonV r Criticism. IHeuterV Servu. l.ond'm Fca, !1 In a apeecn at Oxford Sir John Sim >:; referr'ng to thf tremendous amount m China, alluded to the position m Hong jfa and said he felt th:t. de>pit« the I there existed there a condition undtet100 words
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Article33 1931-02-23 12 [Reuters Sonice] Mcscow. ted 'm The Naphtha Syndicate has OOBCkMfc agreement with the Constantinople Urn tor the construction of an oil base r tinople at a cofit of £600.000 Turkisli33 words
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Article1071 1931-02-23 13 How to Curb The Slower. Ever since the introduction of the lively rubber-cored ball, a quarter of a century ago, the Golfing Authorities have been looking this way and that, seeking to discover some effective means of keeping the game under control, writes Charles Ambrose m1,071 words
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Article340 1931-02-23 13 Averages of Recent Tour. The Vizianagaram XI. captained by the Maharaj Kumar of Vizianagaram and which included Hobbs and Sutcliffe, says the Hindu of January 23. played its first match against Allahabaa on November 8 last and concluded Us tour with annexing the Navvjb McinudDowlah Bahadur Gold340 words
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Article193 1931-02-23 13 Results m Budapest Matches. Budapest. Feb. 11. In the table tennis tournament here to-day India was thoroughly defeated both by Austria and Hungary, each of whom won by five matches to nil. In the match with Austria Feher beat Khyrloskah. 21 13 and 21 12; Flussman beat193 words
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Article111 1931-02-23 13 Board To Decide Whether Agreement Broken. Brisbane Jan. 21. Whether Grimmett broke his contract by allowing parts of his book. Getting Wickets, written during the English tour, and published m The Register. Adelaide, to be Issued while the tour was m progress, will be decided at the meeting111 words
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Article77 1931-02-23 13 A High Catch m Ceylon Match. Galle, Feb. 11. While at cricket practice on Richmond Hill, W. R- Wirasinha, of the Richmond College C.C., m his attempt to negotiate a high catch got the ball on his head, sustaining a fracture of the base of the77 words
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Article88 1931-02-23 13 J. G. Askew (Durham and Emmanuel), the English International full back, has been elected captain of the Cambridge University Rugby team for next season, and has taken over office. This is a signal honour, as he has not passed through the office of honorary secretary, which is usually regarded as88 words
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Advertisement396 1931-02-23 13 r. H* |MMIIMl?»of lt%«» Wt'iyfif /M» „v i i. .on i loop Wl ArillOlll fljtiv I |lii\i* *"P *|Mr»l M'linis Mring W J JJ nltfl tpnni.s famf, racquets cl' v; must maintain their resiliency C-j' m power through many matches o^*s'"^'-^^vsS'" hard volleying- They must »>• T^f^ m I, r396 words
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Advertisement330 1931-02-23 13 1 1 There is no Power -Unit 31 ore Economical than S I j y v£^J| j I! SritiUHF TWO STROKE I 7S# TM I 'B ■Fm^^M^M^mOH^M^^^^^^^^M» ONLY THREE MOVING PARTS— DEVELOPING 1.3 HP. AT 1,000 R.P.M. i VILLIERS CARBURETTOR, I GOVERNOR CONTROLLED, PETROIL LUBRICATION, j| FLYWHEEL MAGNETO. i* |j330 words
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Advertisement953 1931-02-23 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glai|ww. (Via Genoa and Harre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT t PATROCLUS For Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Glasgow953 words
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Advertisement545 1931-02-23 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England). mERMAIT LINE. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. ba. CITY OP KHIOS Due S 11 8A CITY OP ATHENS Feb 27 HOMEWARDS. M&f 16 sjl545 words
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Advertisement420 1931-02-23 14 P. fe 9 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 GOVF.RNv lEvr LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN. Due Tonnage. Singapore. 1931 Tonna*P Mn?* KARMALA 9.100420 words
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Advertisement727 1931-02-23 15 0. S. K. Line. „-cl Nrw York: -(from Hons Expnm Trci'M Service.] Hokuroku Maru Mar. 19 j Seattle— Crom Kobe). Arizona Maru Mar. 28 X ''errtam. Hamburg Bremen M &i *ni« er J> Amazon Maru Mar. 16 17 P,, r t Elizabeth. Cape Town, Rio <te "^pirc Santos, Montevideo Buenos727 words
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Advertisement504 1931-02-23 15 1 TO MARSEILLES. NEW YORK AND BOSTON m FROM SINGAPORE AND PEN AN GtU COLOMBO. SUEZ fl| PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES AND GENOA. «j ArHre Leave Leare Arrive M Singapore, Singapore. Penan*. New 1 Pres. Wilson Mar. 2 Mar. 5 Mar. 7 Apr 14 m Pres. Van Buren Mar. 16504 words
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Advertisement897 1931-02-23 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OP BATAVIA] (Incorporated In Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN OOVERNIOLCI Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to:— Passage, PrelghU. Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. BepreaenUttre* In the Straits Settlements (Singapore »nd Ptn»nfji of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU.897 words
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Advertisement638 1931-02-23 16 Burns Philp line. (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7.375 torn) and tbe motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The BJi MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de638 words
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Advertisement425 1931-02-23 16 s.s. CARNARVONSHIRE. Consignees of cargo per above steamer from on don (arrived Feb. 17, 1931) are hereby stifled that a general survey of all cargo inded m a damaged condition will be held at rodown No. 48 en Friday February 27th, 1931 I 9 a.m. No further Survey will be425 words
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Advertisement586 1931-02-23 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. Dr I (Incorporated In U.S.A.) V I GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. I w Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York I Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). I Doe^ I M.S. SILVERCYPRESS In Port Feb. 23 H Mar c» M.S. SILVERWALNUT Mar. 12 Mar. 18 Apr 3586 words
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Miscellaneous726 1931-02-23 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. .uala I ahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin l and Kuan tan (via Gemas and Jeran- r tut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thurs- 1 day and Friday. 5 a.m < langkok every Thursday 6 a.m s lota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, P*nang and Kcdah and Lower Slam726 words
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Miscellaneous353 1931-02-23 16 SHIPPING PROSPECTS. Stage Now Set for a Recovery. An examination of commercial conditions throughout the world, particularly from the shipping standpoint, appears m the current publication of the Baltic and International Maritime Conference, by Mr. W. A. Souter. ihe president. Among the causes especially responsible for the shipping depression. Mr.353 words
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Article714 1931-02-23 17 Chamber of Shipping Estimates. The Chamber of Shipping has developed its returns of shipping laid up m Great Britain and Ireland as on January 1, and, for the first time, it has prepared an estimate of shipping of all nationalities unemployed throughout the world. Hitherto the Chamber714 words
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Article576 1931-02-23 17 \d>,intakes of Larger Ships. who hay«; had occasion to :,1 during the journey to or be interested m the following 1 |mes by Rear Admiral A. C. :nn weather and consequent the inadequacy of the cross■tOMMfs; and. seeing that tinnai the moment seems endeavour to improve as our576 words
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Article66 1931-02-23 17 Bremen, Jan. 27. M ihe world's mercantile m stated by the Germanic -is. with a gross tonnage of i with 499 vessels of a gross 1 m 1929. The losses included MM gross tons. 14 motor I 37 auxiliary vessels of uling vessels of 39.923 tons.66 words
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Article38 1931-02-23 17 I Poseidon and Perseus left Hong Kong to join the M1 two of four .jubm.irines ""'uth for the East, the other "tflfclaa while entering the ""d are now m dry dock "v an? due here m about a38 words
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Article637 1931-02-23 17 Larjre Cold Storage for Fruit. When the Union-Castle motor liner Warwick Castle, of 20.500 tons gross, sailed from Southampton on her maiden trip to South Africa she was m command of Captain G. Owens, who. In July. 1894. joined the company's servic* as founh officer of the-old637 words
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Article188 1931-02-23 17 Cholera and Smallpox at Calcutta. The Health Bulletin of the League of Nations. Eastern Bureau, for the week ending February 14th is as follows: Bassein: 1 plague death. Bombay: 1 plague case and 1 death. Calcutta: 27 cholera cases and 22 deaths as against 32 cases and 23188 words
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Article82 1931-02-23 17 Irregularities m Iceland Waters. Reykjavik. Jan. 23. Skippers of eight British trawlers appeared m court here to-day after their vessels had been seized by Icelandic fishery patrols on '< charges of fishing irregularities In Icelandic waters. i A ninth trawler is reported to have escaped; frcm the82 words
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Article237 1931-02-23 17 Coastguards Shell Another Canadian Vessel. Washington, lan. 26. The Treasury, evidently anticipating a repetition of the I'm Alone controversy, has ordered an immediate investigation mto th? shelling by United States ro&stsu*nls of the No. a Scotian schooner, Josephine X., which resulted m the death of Captain duett,237 words
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Advertisement483 1931-02-23 17 _*he New r\i^> >. ®otmc route vn, **«Wtf« Matoce's Wonderland- CawMfian Rodkies to^ SS^ V^ 0 the route of the for BjoWets aud Information Appi, to sfem Sufferers i^^^Bßl^^^aV w^Bßli^^^y **^22<Nw* 0 B-D.D. Prescription is an infallible rem- S*\\ j «<iy for Bad Leg, Eczema, Psoriasis, H]H)I Salt Rheum, Prickly483 words
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Advertisement182 1931-02-23 17 HENDERSON LINE. SCHEDULE OF SAILINGS By Fortnightly Paisenrer Steamer* Between Rangoon, Marseilles and England. IIOMLWARD SAILINGS. Port of Disembarkation Plymouth. Leave Ran*o«a 1931. KEMMENDINE Mar. 14 BHAMO Mar 28 SAOAINO Apr. 11 AMARAPOORA Apr. 25 BURMA Mmy 9 YOMA May 23 PEGU j une 6 CHINDWIN j un c 20182 words
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Article289 1931-02-23 18 MADE IN MILE END. Inscription In English and Dutch. The new flag for the use of the GovernorQeneral of South Africa, as "the King's personal representative," is already on its way to South. Africa, co that it can be flown immediately the new Governor-General, the289 words
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Article367 1931-02-23 18 Disguise to Track an Unknown Assailant. Something approaching a reigm of terror exits at Morden. the newly-developed suburb beyond the terminus of the City and South London Tub? railways, as the result of a reries of attacks made on women and girls walking m the dark367 words
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Article336 1931-02-23 18 Estimating an Englishman's Worth by His Ties. The Royal St. George's Golf Club. Sandwich. 1 is taking a refeiendum on the proposed adoption of a club tie < says the Evening News) It is not true, as has been stated, that it is "the ftrst of336 words
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Article246 1931-02-23 18 Plumber's Fourteenth Appearance. A Texas lawyer I meet af dinner the other evening < writes a correspondent > was asking me how many times the me ;t rectless British spouse will get a divorce- before deciding to settle down with what he or i,he considers the really246 words
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Article90 1931-02-23 18 Knight Who Left Estate Worth £12,000. In hLs will. Sir William Charles Serjeant TB.. of St. Benefs Abbey, near Bodmin (Cornwall), who left property worth £12,000, but with no personalty, said: "I wish to have my remains buried at Roche at a total cost not exceeding90 words
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Advertisement315 1931-02-23 18 "BARNACLE" X k X the licence holder that V V A really holds. X It s the suction grip X that >t. y V New stocks to hand at x i t i I Borneo Motors Ltd. X T Singapore, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Seremban, Ipoh, Malacca and Haadyai. J>+ /ftOV/VPQ315 words
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Advertisement335 1931-02-23 18 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK. OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated m 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 Saigon Amritsar Hoik) Semarang335 words
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Advertisement280 1931-02-23 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 OP 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.280 words
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Advertisement174 1931-02-23 18 INSURANCE. THE x^ SOUTH m BRITISH |E INSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITH, FIRE, MARINE, TR\\ S|T AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT rates L. C. MARGOLIOUTH. Mana*. r Office: 2, Finlayson Green PERSONAL ACCIDENTS. FATAL ACCIDENTS are everyday posMb!^ HAVE you made provision for the protect of your dependents should174 words
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Article941 1931-02-23 19 tClancintf Back Over 1930. be no regrets at the passing of those associated m any way with ..ivistry (says the New York RubIt- quiet demise followed a long I and suffering reaching back 1 r months of 1929. causing grief !o all concerned. It was one941 words
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Article475 1931-02-23 19 Singapore. Feb. 20. The prices quoted are generally those current at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other markets the*: may be small variations. MEAT. Beef steak (round* Kati 45 Beef stew or curry do 44 Pork, lean do 58 Pork, lean and fat (Ist quality t do475 words
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Article449 1931-02-23 19 EXCHANGE RATES. February 21. SELLING. London 4 months' sight 2,3 27|32 London 3 months' sight 2|3 13|16 London, 60 days' sight 2 [3 25J32 London 30 days' sight 2|3 3J4 London, demand 2 3 ***** London. T. T. 2(3 ll|lt» Lyons and Paris, demand 1430 Hamburg, demand449 words
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Article891 1931-02-23 19 SATURDAY. FEB. 21ST. CLOSING QUOTATIONS. LOANS. Spore Municipal 5 p.c. of 1926. red *****6 $22,000,000 106 H 107*4 C.i Spore Municipal 5 p.c. of 1923 red. 1948-68 $21,000,000 105 '4 106 c.i Spore Municipal 4% p.c. of 1930. red 1970-80 $2,000,000 102 v. 103 c.i 6.8. F.M.S.891 words
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Article231 1931-02-23 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT. Singapore. Feb. 21. Following this rooming's announcement that the Colonial Office approve the principle of the Governments of Nigeria and Malaya legislating to regulate production and export of tin from March Ist., subject to certain provisos, the London metal market has again improved slightly, but is231 words
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Article150 1931-02-23 19 MACPHAIL CO.'S DAILY REPORT. Singapore, Feb. 21. Tin, Firm. Pungahs 14s 6d 15s ?d, Idris 7s 9d 8s 9d. Pangnga Rivers 3s 4s. Sungei Lua> 1.12 1. I.ITH. Johans 24 27. Rantau Prefs 15 40. Kuchais 94 98. Penawats 55 58. Paroi Tin Par.. Malaya Consols 19 21-. Hitam Tin150 words
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Article84 1931-02-23 19 British Radio Official Service. Rugby. Feb. 20. Foreign i xchiiiges are: Amsterdam 12.10%, VAthens 375. Bombay holiday. Berlin 20.43-. Brussels 34.83. Buchamt 817. Rio 4 3-16, Buenos Aires 36 13-16. Copenhagen 18.16-. Geneva 25.18 2 H?lsingfois 103. Hong XoOf 10 7^d. Lisbon 108.25. Madrid 46.25. Milan 92.79.. Monte Video84 words
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58 1931-02-23 19 February 21st., 11 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers. R.S.S. equal to London Standard, Spot 11 12 Standard R.S.S. on Tender March 12\ 11% April 12 12 -x April-June 12 13 July-Sept 13 13 "-h Tone of Market: Quiet. Latest Cable: London Spot sheet 3id. per lb.58 words
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Article821 1931-02-23 19 HOME PRESS VIEWS. "More Harmful Than Beneficial on Balance." (Reuter's Service! Londt.n. Feb. 21. The papers are not enthusiastic regardingthe tin restriction scheme, though they recognise the inevitability of it. The Financial News expresses the opinion that, on balance, restriction will be more harmful than beneficial but821 words
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Advertisement72 1931-02-23 19 E ASSETS E-rEED $11,000,000. ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $*****000 f THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 27 Old Jewry, E.C Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies72 words
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Advertisement77 1931-02-23 19 IN A.D. 1720. I (two hundred and ten yean ago.) r?3 There were no Telegraphs |fj m m Cables S n n m Telephones S —and the General Post Office had S only just been opened with a very S elementary service. BUT— The Royal Exchange Assur- S a nee77 words
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Article808 1931-02-23 20 RELEGATION CANDIDATES. Newcastle's Big Win at Derby, [FREE PRESS SERVICE —COPYRIGHT.] London, Feb. 22. Yesterday, which was favoured with sunny weather and the grounds m the majority of cases being soft, was a good day for the leaders of the various divisions, all of808 words
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503 1931-02-23 20 A BLOW TO ENGLAND. South Africa's Four Changes. England's chances of preventing South Africa from winning the rubber m the series of Test matches, the last of which commenced at Durban on Saturday, are rendered slight by the fact that the players spent most503 words
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Article222 1931-02-23 20 Scotland Draw at Belfast. FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT London. Feb. 22. Ireland 0: Scotland 0. Despite ideal conditions, the weather being sunny and the pitch soft, at Belfast for th? third match of the international soccer tournament, the 20.000 spectators were treated to a colourless display of football.222 words
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Article39 1931-02-23 20 In the second match of the international triangular tournament (m which the British. French and Belgian Armies compete) at Selhurst Park this afternoon the British Army beat the French by 2 goals to 1.39 words
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Article26 1931-02-23 20 Cambridge Lose Annual Hockey Match. [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 21. In the annual inter-varsity hockey match at Beckenham to-day Oxford beat Cambridge 326 words
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Article28 1931-02-23 20 St. Mary's Beat St. George's. London, Feb. 11. In the Rugby (Hospitals) Cup, second round, t St. Mary's beat St. George's by 18 points to 10.28 words
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Article681 1931-02-23 20 PERAK RACES. A Good Afternoon's Sport. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Feb. 21. The first day of the Perak Turf Club Spring race meeting was favoured with brilliant weather. There was a large attendance including H.H. the Sultan of Perak, H.E. the Acting High Commissioner, and the681 words
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Article203 1931-02-23 20 Navy's Comfortable Win Against R.A.F. [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 21. The first match m the inter-services triangular Rugby tournament was played at Twickenham to-day and resulted m a victory for the Royal Navy over the Royal Air Force by 16 points to nil. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. The203 words
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232 1931-02-23 20 EXHIBITION GAMES. Satos to be Seen m Action on S.C.C. Courts. As was expected, the Singapore Lawn Tennis Association, through the S.C.C., has been able to make arrangements for an exhibition of tennis on the Club's courts on Wednesday by the Japanese Davis Cup232 words
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Article226 1931-02-23 20 Saturday's Results m" Club Games. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. 1 London. Feb. 22. Conditions yesterday were ideal for Rugby and some good games were witnessed among the clubs. Blackheath. after being 11 points behind at the interval, finally lost vo Cambridge University by one point only, the score226 words
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Article216 1931-02-23 20 Ties for Monday and Tuesday. Men's Doubles Handicap. Nelson and McKerrow plus 3 vs. Dew and Matthews plus 2. Potts and Wise owe 15.3 vs. Falls and Walmsley plus 4 (to finish). Mixed Doubles Handicap. Mr. and Mrs. Milligan o\ye 3 vs. Mrs. Morrell and Pentelow plus216 words
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Article138 1931-02-23 20 Commercial Cup Matches and Friendlies. The dates for the semi-finals and final of the Inter-Commercial Cup competition were fixed at a meeting of the S.A.F.A. Council as follows: Wearne's vs. Fraser and Neave (semi-final) at Stadium on Tuesday. Referee. Sgt Smith RAF. Hongkong «nd Shanghai Bank vs. winners138 words
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Advertisement182 1931-02-23 20 jIUUIUUUUIUIUIifI-ll!^^^ There is a Difference s Not much m price, but there is a vast difference betvmn ordinary Gramophone and the ||"HisMaster'sVoicel 1 1 Hear— compare. Then yon will know that music is not ij reproduced but re-created, more than you can imagine lf n T j i have not182 words
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