The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 25 February 1931
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Title Section19 1931-02-25 1 The Singapore Free Press \O. 13,269. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 25, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article568 1931-02-25 1 A New Delhi message states that eight ri. legates to the Round-Table Conference have approved Lord Irwin's line of compromise for reconstitution of the Conference; and that the Congress Working Cc nmittee has given Gandhi unfettered authority to reach a settlement with the Viceroy Page 11. In568 words
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Article938 1931-02-25 1 If you were to choose your holiday according to the premium payable for insurance, winter sports would be a marvellously bad choice. Even mountaineering cannot beat it. There is no grander, more alluring method of obeying Neitzsche's dictum. Of course the dangers are not evenly distributed. If youThe Times - 938 words
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Advertisement318 1931-02-25 1 KELVINATOR Kr K( TRIC REFRIGERATORS IF YOU INVESTIGATE YOU LL KELVINATE GETZ BROS. CO. Incorporated m USA v Service 55. Rohinsnn Road [RAFFLES HOTEL j I THIS EVENING 6.1S 1 TEA DANCE MONIA LITTER'S CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA ACKNOWLEDGED THE BEST OUT EAST I i grYll'room 1 i SPECIAL DISH TO-NIGHT GRILLED318 words
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Advertisement231 1931-02-25 1 I iWO MINDS.WITH BUT A SINGLE THOUGHT -l' 1 EUROPE^j HOTEL J "Renowned by Recommendation" I TO-DAY. TIFFIN MENU TO-DAY. j Iced Consomme Potage Fermiere j§ Kuro Meuniere aux Capres Maccaroni au Gratin Blanquette of Veal Ancienne ,|j Grilled English Chicken, Devilled Sauce Curried Lamb and Rice $> VBX3ETABLES. S231 words
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Advertisement89 1931-02-25 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Cinema attractions PagL j 2. Tennent's beer is good beer Page 10. Why you should use electric lighting Pago 3. The Very Idea a Borneo Motors" one. Page 5. Notice by Municipality and Travelling Talkies Ltd. Page 9. Saba 3 Short-wave receiver from National Electrade Page 4. Auction89 words
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Advertisement19 1931-02-25 1 KELVINATOR ELECTRIC REFRIGERATORS IF YOU INVESTIGATE YOU'LL KELVINATE GETZ BROS. CO. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) Sales -Service 55, Robinson Road19 words
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Article313 1931-02-25 2 My Lt -Col. M J T ReUly. M.C.. Command ing S.FV.F. Singapore. Feb. 25. ltangvs. The following range allotments are published !-»r information. Ru M IHMC Drill Hall Sat Sun. .'Dm 7 30am Buk:t Timnh Range Fairer R '28 2.31 B Co. Table B I 3 31313 words
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Article15 1931-02-25 2 The Mtotti of Radio Saigon will broadcast a concert of chamber music to-day.15 words
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Article90 1931-02-25 2 Second Kscancd Dartmoor Convict Recaptured. London, Feb. 10. GasKir, the second of the escaped Dartmoor r-onvirts. w:vv recaptured at Plymouth after 5 < toys' freedom. Ho strenuously denied his Identity, but after )\i-: o! Urn at th" police station he admitted M It a|)|,fan> that after the90 words
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Advertisement153 1931-02-25 2 STREET ADVERTISING. The following was amongst action taken t a meeting of Committee No. 4. held on f-Vbruary 13th Approved erection of advertisement hoard ks on sttea at Huolock Road and Kirn Bent Hood, but. excluding proposed sites on Munil ipal land let out to firewood dealers. Approved. Mr. Brown153 words
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Advertisement472 1931-02-25 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. Mating a good472 words
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Advertisement195 1931-02-25 2 COLUMBIA FILM CORP i I PRODUCTION. I! LADI ES of II ii LEISURE"! Ij THE FIRST BIG TALKIE ATTRACTION |i AT THE II Victoria Theatre 1 i| Commencing 7HVRPDAY NEXT. j Feb. 26th. and 1 NIGHTLY AT 6.15 AND 9.30 P.M. j}| j| Booking at Littles $2 and $1. jjj195 words
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Advertisement190 1931-02-25 2 6.15 TONIGHT 9 i 5! "ALL LAUGHTER! j| WEEK!" I Comedy Cornered I I Board the Alhambra "Laugh-Special" for the S round trip of hilarity ever known ROBERT > MONTGOMERY j j BENNY I i Rubin m the fastest, funniest, most amusing musical comedi ii |i fun frolic ever brought190 words
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Miscellaneous180 1931-02-25 2 THE WEEK. Vl Vdiicsday. 25th. Hi, !i V.ntor. 02 20. 8.5 ft.. 15.09. 7.0 ft. Aliix Brickworks aril. mtg. Borneo Co.. 12.30 India -Cry lon Club annual meeting 5 p.m. jv.uk Exhibition S.CC. 4.15 p.m. Police Band, Botanic Gardens. 5.15 p.m. Thursday, 26th. Hlph Water, 02.51. 8.2 ft.. 16.20. 6.1180 words
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Article1680 1931-02-25 3 WHAT OF THE FUTURE? Has the Limit of Inventiveness been Reached Because I have been identified with op^rt, mainly as its chronicler, for a goodly number of years, I think that, without being accused of vanity. I may make the fair claim that my nanvp is well-known.Daily Express - 1,680 words
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Advertisement462 1931-02-25 3 ELECTRICITY V* ECONOMY AND SERVICE 1 JUST THE DIFFERENCE that means so much BYE STRAIN I'nshaded lamps. flickering r cast shadows, .ire causes L **JL ,t discomfort which often lead to eye strain ;mc! ultimately a 11SSSP «i EYE COiMFORT Wj Can be readily obtained by u*in<* ig*H? '-Metric light462 words
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Advertisement63 1931-02-25 3 Ihello j I'm the $15,000 Baby j I everybody (including l newspapers) have been j making such a fuss I about. S I THE VERY IDEA! all x "4Q^5& >KS l IDEAL BLUE SCREEN including stitching with eyelets and rope complete Order your TENNIS BLUE DRILL SCREENS of good workmanship63 words
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Advertisement330 1931-02-25 3 I Estate |Trust Agencies f i (1927) Limited. I BRANCHES i S* f^t*. B 8l et MALACCA. S r 11, Light Street pfvam^ 14, Klyne Street KUALA LUMPUR ii 4u o! ffi ?x er^ y and Secur »ty deposited with S£ the Straits Settlements Government. M n as T™ B330 words
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Article3619 1931-02-25 4 BRITISH SUCCESSES. I). M. Healey's Invicta Wins General Classification. Monte Carlo, Jan. 21. Tim morning Monte Carlo donned its most brilliant gala attire. A warm sun shone from an azure-blue sky on to an indigo-blue sea; on the imposing mass of rock splashed with every tint3,619 words
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Article123 1931-02-25 4 i South Africa Welcome N«' w Governor-Cn'ii' r.J Cape T«»*ii- flfl h The Earl of Clarendon, th. General, was enthus^tu;.!: on his arrival at Capo T«.a- by the Countess of Clarom! Minister (General RWtMf the dock through be-J!a«t(i ,hrV lfir Replyins to I wi-Icomhu: M>-" v at123 words
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Advertisement200 1931-02-25 4 ls TUT? It* "SABA 3" Short wave Receiver. One dial tuning No hand capacity In hardwood cabinet complete with valves, coils (13-90 meters) Connecting leads and plugs for speaker, pick-up aerial and earth. $110.00. A simple and efficient method for world wide S. W. reception and record reproduction. SOLE AGENTS200 words
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Advertisement98 1931-02-25 4 M bYJ >^^l H YOU can place absolute faith Nl m the goodness and purity of i\ \> "Milkmaid" Condensed Milk. Jl L For Milkmaid Milk is rich il creamy milk from cows fed jl I on the finest pasture land m I the world. Milkmaid Milk is i I98 words
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Article660 1931-02-25 5 E. Y. Watson - E. Y. Watson. 1931 MODELS. Greatest Value Ever Offered. By (Free Press and N.A.N.A. Copyright). Detroit, Jan. 17. With av<v>mobsle manufacturing off tq a mw start for th? year through the introduction of 1931 models m New York and other cities, the engineering critics have had a660 words
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Article155 1931-02-25 5 Where Car and Locomotive Drivers Differ. Carelessness, both m failure to maintain cars mechanically and m failure on the part of the driver to concentrate on his task, runs j far ahead of all other causes of motor accid- ents which kill more than 25.000 persons155 words
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Article137 1931-02-25 5 Breach of Promise Costs Just the Same! Sir Henry McCardie, the bachelor judge, at an Authors' Club dinner, remarking that the costs taxed against Mr. Pickwick were £133 6s. 4d. added: "Oddly enough. I have just inquired as to uhat the costs m a breach of137 words
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Advertisement305 1931-02-25 5 Ithe very idea! f y f Buy Her A Baby I Austin Car. I The World's Most Popular f Small Car, proved and X T tried m every part of the X globe. IWHY NOT 1 v V Let us acquaint you with full details. Tourer $1,250 t Saloon $1,395305 words
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Advertisement106 1931-02-25 5 fc/^^^. I^\\^N^**^^^^^ LW^B m «li jr^ "^^^V^^^^^^^^^^^J^^fc^//. 1 -^^^M IJ*JHt >^^- vF» V j^^S* nut chocolates Good hard 'chocs 1 that it is a joy to crunch* Each one a marvel of confectionery art, a J^ cunning blend of crisp ripe PBy^|l nuts and velvety chocolate. \^^^fflt^|V Specially packed to106 words
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Article458 1931-02-25 6 Drastic Changes m Married Life. Married life m Gieat Britain has undergone more drastic changes m the last 20 years than m the course ol centuries, according to a London newspaper. In 1911 85 per cent, ol fertile marriages resulted m the birth of a child at458 words
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Article45 1931-02-25 6 London, Feb. 16. The General Post Office has seized a number of letters and packages containing tickets or money of would-be competitors m the Irish Hospitals Grand National Sweepstake. The officials deny that the methods of discovery of letters Include X-raying. 145 words
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Article230 1931-02-25 6 Wants to Thank Man Who Shot Him Down m War. London. Herr Robert Katscher. the composer of Wonder Bar. the new musical play which Ls being produced at the Savoy Theatre, arrived m London with the hope of finding an Englishman who. at an extraordinary encounter during the230 words
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Article29 1931-02-25 6 A new musical instrument, resembling a saxophone, is said to be so simple m design' that a child can play it. It is a gr€at pity I The Humorist.29 words
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Article2309 1931-02-25 6 Alfred E. Pieres - The Wrestling Giants of Japan. Alfred E. Pieres Hu Our Tokio Correspondent.) Tukio. TH* ■ttcntl i < ull Japan to-day is foeussed uTj Urn tling amphitheatre, located at the. #-tuM!V rl the Sumida River on which the City .if Tokyo stands. The enthusiarm is as- j »o!H.-hmi., newspapers Issue extra::2,309 words
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Article1307 1931-02-25 6 Rose Patterson - Rose Patterson By 'Free Press and N.A-N.A. Copyright*. PARIS. Standing about when you aiv unfortunate enough to have nothing better j to do can be made quite a profitable business nowadays. Time is money and there has sprung up m Paris recently a class of professional1,307 words
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Article, Illustration953 1931-02-25 6 HORATIUS - HORATIUS Uy 5 THE FOOLISH J FINESSE. ANE of the most abused of all bridge man- oeuvres is the finesse. Players will run all 6orts of risks and sometimes open up a line of attack from the enemy, mere 1 for the sake of trying to953 words
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Article108 1931-02-25 6 Causes Explosion m Lungs. Hollywood. While being operated on this morning. Mrs. Maude Branston. 45. was killed by an extraordinary accident which caused an explosion m her lungs. Anaesthetic was being administered by on.« doctor, and his colleague. Dr. Warner, had about half finished a major abdominal108 words
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Article289 1931-02-25 6 Trocprr F;?uli. by John I.;.mb"uni»v ink* VI irray 7s 6d. A \v:y |OOd M ?;<;.. good birth \vh(> Mil to join the Mounted Police thru- Th •da of his early d:\vs m the I n m interesting. ;md nolhini: is oveitb Fault eventually geti ported to named Tokwe289 words
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Article36 1931-02-25 6 Probably the reason then ai on tha highways and bywaj :i cent more than Ktt apiei Automobile Association I there arc-. Ls that the ownsw 4 go of tliem until Uu- List insfaiir Ohio State Journal.36 words
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Article950 1931-02-25 7 HEAVY BURDENS. Quarter of Population Carries the Rest. The frequent references m the cables recently to Australia's serious economic position gives interest to the following article by Mr. T. R. Ashworth. President to the Victorian Employer's Federation and one of Australia's leading industrialsts He asserts that less950 words
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Article75 1931-02-25 7 Fortune Comes After Suicide. OriUia (Ontario). Feb. 17. Last week Ernest Harris, an old hopeless ond penniless inmate of a charitable institution, committed suicide and was buried m a pauper's grave. To-day word came from England that he had been left by an aunt who had recently died75 words
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Advertisement333 1931-02-25 7 t jT3 DONT WASTE THAT X I jfM UGHT! <• JtAlkJfilW* How often you heard x l f p^fw^r that exclamation when a f 7 \X bright light has been left *f burning m the hall, porch, or stairway. With the Philips it "DUOSA VELITE" lamp economy is effected, for333 words
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Advertisement175 1931-02-25 7 What the New Glaxo is "The New Glaxo, m our opinion, is an excellent conception, and shows that the manufacturers of infant's foods are not content to stand still, but are anxious to make use of new discoveries m scientific research." > ONLY GLAXO CONTAINS ADDED VITAMIN D and that175 words
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Article1918 1931-02-25 8 GANDHI'S ELEVEN POINTS. 1 Restitution of Confiscated Property Demanded. Allahabad, Feb. 14. It is believed that the resolution, which has been drafted by Mr. Gandhi for the meeting of the Working Committee here lays down some of the famous eleven points as a condition precedent to calling1,918 words
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Article273 1931-02-25 8 Statesman's Reply to Mr. Gandhi. Calcutta, Feb. 11. The latest to contribute vo the controversy over the question of the rights which the British will have under the new consti.ut' m ill India is Sir P. C. Ray. who says _>quali*v of status must be based273 words
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Advertisement241 1931-02-25 8 I ICE CREAM I T HERE IS NO BETTER SWEET WITH 1 WHICH TO FINISH A MEAL THAN ICE 1 CREAM < I And there is no better ice CREAM THE WORLD OVER THAN THAT MADE FRESH DAILY, UNDER EUROPEAN SUPERVISION, AT THE^ 1 s s P" i^ flr-w He's241 words
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Advertisement158 1931-02-25 8 KRUPPS UGHT RAILWAYS SOLE AGENTS: African Eastern (Malaya) Ltd. Singapore Penang •^T IN TMOUSANDS Or MOMES IN ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD •OLD A RECOMMENDED JL A V il N^ *V STORES EVERYWHERE Ji. OldeEndlish V. R. VICK CO, <2 ■ONG KONG BANK CHAMBEKJL )V >f I ME REACH STIR158 words
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Advertisement436 1931-02-25 9 BUSINESS CARDS. STvs sage] If I isS FUMIKO 22 Dtaoby Ghmot. HHGATOBI CASKET CO. So* 1 3 Penhaa Road, #ff L»*"' d<>r Street— Phone 6075. JSELETAR GRANGE j rl h n.i!« I homson-Seletar Rd. N g PAGAR— TIFFIN J ETC. j Morfn.it. CharfC for all Meals I Joard-Resideiice daily or436 words
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Advertisement658 1931-02-25 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 lender* may be obtained m the Tender Room. Muni« ipa 1 Offices: Supply of one portable electrically driven pumpirw set for Water Dept. Water Engineer's658 words
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Advertisement485 1931-02-25 9 NOTICES. Travelling Talkies Limited. A Company is now m process oi incorporation under the above name, for the purpose of acquiring as a going concern the assets and undertaking of International Talking Picture Co. the only complete portable Talkie organisation m Malaya. The Directors of the new Company will be485 words
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Advertisement613 1931-02-25 9 NOTICES. jb FREE to Salesmen Elf Get my 56 page At 1> <>k "SUCCESS *W^, OF A PORTRAIT AGENT" Gives fB Bfc n-sicie information I^HBk niy 35 years ABUF^^gr^ se'lir tfoTi tlieroad. 3Er s The Greatest JRr < W BOOK for Agents ■KMfeifriH No hing t0 Pa > Book 's613 words
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Advertisement598 1931-02-25 9 AUCTION SALES. SHERIFFS SALE. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. Suit No. 31 of 1931. Writ of seizure and sale dated Feb. 14th, 1931. In the cause of Ong Cheong sole proprietor of Chop Guan Hock Hce Plaintiffs versus 1. Lim Boon Hean 2. Chop598 words
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Advertisement468 1931-02-25 9 I Allenburgs I I Foods I I The* Allenburys* Foods arc I particularly suited to the I g feeding of babies m hot I 9 climates. They are germ free I I and their use is an absolute I I guarantee against infantile I diarrhoea and cholera. I Milk Food468 words
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729 1931-02-25 10 SING AFORE FREE PRESS. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25. 1931. POLITICAL ENGLAND. Portents at horn: point to political excitements m the not far distant future. The outlook for an election grows more stoimy and it is probable that before long tempers will rise and hard things will be said. Now that the729 words
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Article276 1931-02-25 10 A KUANTAN GRIEVANCE. To The Editor. Sir.— Will you kindly allow us the use ot your columns to air an old standing grievance. For years past we have petitioned Residents and District Officers asking that the road leading to the Chinese Burial Ground be put m276 words
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Article90 1931-02-25 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. London, Feb. 24, 5.20 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £122 V 8 (Monday £122 V 8). Forward £123 5 s (Monday £123%). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington90 words
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Article137 1931-02-25 10 Squadron- Leader G. E. Livock's Successor. [By Air Mail.] I From Our Own Correspondent.! London* Feb. 3. It is announced that a change will become effective shortly m the command of No. 205 (Flying Boat) Squadron at Singapore. Squad-ron-Leader G. E. Livock, D.F.C.. A.F.C., has been serving137 words
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Article154 1931-02-25 10 Members of the Singapore Government Servants Co-Operative Thrift and Loan Society Ltd. are reminded that the half-yearly general meeting will be held m the Legislative Council Chamber at 4.30 p.m. to-day. Lieutenant-Colonel N. W. B. B. Thorns, New Zealand Staff Corps, has been appointed Commandant of the Shanghai Volunteer Corps,154 words
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Article828 1931-02-25 10 CHANGE ALLEY. Transformation of a Notorious Thoroughfare. If one of the schemes for the re-coniitruction cf Empress Place is adopted. Change Alky, the Mincing Lane of Singapore m former years, and the Petticoat Lane to-day, may become a Haymarket to-morrow; a broad new highway828 words
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Article130 1931-02-25 10 Sultan's Picnic at Menggelunchor. I From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Feb. 24. In response to the Sultan's invitation m honour of the Officer Administering the Government and Mrs. Scott's visit, nearly 30 leading residents, including ladies, journeyed to the Menggelunchor water slide yesterday for a130 words
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Article18 1931-02-25 10 The Hon. Mr. Justice W. H. Thome has gone to Alor Star for the Court of Appeal there.18 words
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Article387 1931-02-25 10 GROTESQUE CARIC AT| J To be Most Imnm Monunu^ J|JJJ. a ■mwMiiUaj tomb late Mrs. Sunn of sm v I vealrd hud b, -i lymu ;r I bour Board Wharves m December 1929. an action before the Chief Murison > yesterday The case Waa OM387 words
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Article312 1931-02-25 10 Love m the Rough at the Alhambra. Love m the Rough, which was well at the opening performing ■> at the II last night is a prfflfH MMtdy play Spring Fevvr. It t< i lls of is;;: who is a brilliant golfer b'inn introd cmp'.oyjr into plutocratic ctoclef312 words
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Article30 1931-02-25 10 After nearly 3L> years m I merit. F.MS. Dr .1 I U Pathologist. Institute f« Kuala Lumpur. i> B ment. Dr. I-rsslar W medical student? Mill hmerit to Madras LiuvrrMt30 words
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Advertisement149 1931-02-25 10 ERVEN LUCAS BOLS_, Softness and mellowness are their distinctive properties. SOLE ACiLNTS: CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., i lncorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Konvt. (Incorporated m Shanghai) i Fresh Pasteurised Milk I FROM i I OUR OWN DAIRY FARM I OBTAINABLE AT s, X o AP o RE COLD149 words
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Advertisement44 1931-02-25 10 I U. S. De SUVA BROS. I i I JEWELLERS j A NEW SHIPMENT j j "ZENITH" WATCHES j J THE WORLD'S FINEST TIME j KEEPER j INCLUDING SILVER AND METAL j ALARM CLOCKS I has been received. J 61, HIGH ST. PHONE 4540.44 words
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Article1090 1931-02-25 11 CONGRESS COMMITTEE RESOLUTION. LORD IRWIN AND A LINE OF COMPROMISE. New Delhi. Feb. 24. „.rd l.»in to-day expkuned the Ciandhi talks to efcht delera^ to Ux~ Rtwnd raßllllll* who unanimously approved a line of compromise for ?he reconsti(n(ji .i «»f conference. The situation is hopeful. Ih. <oiikit*.s1,090 words
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Article132 1931-02-25 11 they had talked for four hours yesterday. Today it had even a more bright appearance as a fire had been lit to warm the room warmth which Mr. Gandhi perhaps specially welcomed owing to the colder weather to-day. Talks are reported to have begun over the Government's policy on constitutional132 words
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Article52 1931-02-25 11 Japanese Astronomers Mystified. I Radio Service. I Tokyo. Feb. 24. to reports from Japanese astroetaed hut, a black spot, daily lnitae, has appeared on the East side The spot is now visible to the mmtQ OMfl are mystified and cannot say effect it might have on52 words
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Article26 1931-02-25 11 R;«dio Service. I Ar London, Feb. 24. < -uuvicted the murder of an m the blazing car case, will be 1 Tuesday March 1026 words
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Article24 1931-02-25 11 •service will be held m Oie etc Methodist Church Kampong to-nJcfat at 8 o'clock, at which ••■■list* from Asbury College. K<m--8 A will preach.24 words
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Article52 1931-02-25 11 Two Charges Against Mrs. Hearn. [Radio Service.] London, Feb. 24. Mrs. Annie Hearn was brought before eight magistrates at Launceston to-day accused of the murder of Mrs. Alice Thcmas by administering arsenic. A sensation was caused when accused was charged also with the murder of Lydia Marie Everard.52 words
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Article75 1931-02-25 11 Annual Conference at Ipoh. (From Our Chun Correspondent.] Ipoh. Feb. 24. Perak engineers are making elaborate preparations for the conference of the Malayan Engineers' Association here at the week-end, beginning with a visit by a large party to Cameron's Highlands on Friday, with tiffin at Tana Rata and75 words
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Article198 1931-02-25 11 PARIS CONVERSATIONS. British Delegation to Visit Rome. [Reuter's Service.! Paris, Feb. 24. The Anglo-French naval conversations were resumed at the Quai d'Orsay this morning and will be continued uninterruptedly m the hope of reaching agreement to-night if possible. If an agreement is arrived at Mr. Henderson198 words
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Article178 1931-02-25 11 Application to Postpone Cut Refused. [Reuter's Service.! Melbourne, Feb. 24. The Arbitration Court has rejected Mr. Brendan's application to postpone the award of ;he ten per cent reduction m basic wage. [A message of Feb. 4 stated: The AttorneyGeneral. Mr. Frank Brennan. has filed a further affidavit m178 words
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Article240 1931-02-25 11 Presentation to Retiring Bridge Engineer. Members of tht staff of the Municipal Bridge Engineer's Department gathered at the Adelphi Hotel yesterday afternoon to bid farewell to Mr. T. C. Hood. MICE., who. after holding ;he position of Bridge Engineer for the past .ix years, is now retiring240 words
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Article180 1931-02-25 11 Germany's Submarine Warfare Recalled. fßeuter's Service, j Berlin, Feb. 23. The death has occurred of Admiral Edward Von Capelle. who succeeded Admiral Von Tirpitz as Secretary of State for the Navy m 1916. Memories of Germany's submarine tactics during the world war are recalled by the news180 words
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Article48 1931-02-25 11 The Band of the S.S. Police will perform the following programme, weather permitting, at Botanic Gardens to-day commencing at 5.15: March "The 27th Regt" Stopford; Overture "Raymond" Thomas; Selection <'Aidb" Verdi; Suite "An Evening la Toledo" flchmriling; Selection of "Stephen Adam's Songs"; Suite "In a Lover's Garden" Ketelby.48 words
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Article115 1931-02-25 11 £1,500,000 COTTON ORDERS J Attendances Larger than m Previous Years. i I British Radio Official Ssrvice.] Rugby, Feb. 24. Exhibitors express complete satisfaction with the results of the British Industries Fair now In its second week m London and Birmingham Attendances have been larger than m any115 words
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Article597 1931-02-25 11 Shadow of Impending Dissolution. At the annual general meeting of tl-* Rac Q Coarse Golf Club held m the Club pavilion yesterday, the Chairman, Mr. E. S. Manas-eh, stated that the removal of the Singapose Turf Club to their new course, probably m September next year,597 words
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Article171 1931-02-25 11 Four Members of Group to Leave Labour Party. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugrby. Feb. 24. A group of members of Parliament headed by Sir Oswald Mosley, whose intention to resign from the Labour Party was reported yesterday, decided to continue the existence of the group, individual members171 words
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Article72 1931-02-25 11 Flight from Santiago to Valparaiso. FReuter's Service.] Valparaiso, Feb. 24. The Prince of Wales and Prince George arrived by aeroplane to-day, escorted by six other aeroplanes from Santiago. They were welcomed by the screaming sirens of every vessel m port and amid the deafening cheers from72 words
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Advertisement190 1931-02-25 11 A A A A A a AAAAAAA^^ V V lL^^l^^i^a^liA-l£^J-i^rf^s^a^^g JwCSfc X I BY" APPOINTMENT A Wire Mattress Bed- X stead Manufacturers to X THE COOLEST X ♦f MATTRESS IN THE WORLD X f TOe serre/ 0/" Cooh/ess is Ventilation t 1^ The large open top springs of Staples Mattress190 words
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Article1965 1931-02-25 12 HIS RESPONSIBILITIES. Mr. A. W. Still's Interesting Lecture. iniMCNDfG EXPERIENCE. IBy Air Mail. I [FRMB Our Own Correspondent. I I r:i(Ji i). Feb. 3. Spt ikUK- at ill Institute of Journalists tcd;t\ m 'Journalism m the Far East." Mr. A. W Still. <f<r many years1,965 words
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333 1931-02-25 12 PILOT TELLS HISTORY. Safety First Policy. fFrom Our Own Correspondent? Bitavia. Feb. gg. The pilot of the P.K.— A.F.C.. the K.N.l.LMmachine which landed on Sunday, the 15th of hebruary. near the Kampar-river m Sumatra, told the following story of his adventure to a representative of the333 words
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Article658 1931-02-25 12 NEW YEAR TRAGEDY. Coroner's Verdict Against Especkerman. Having already been committed for trial on charges of murder. A. B. Especkerman, the Eurasian who was arrested m connection with the brutal murder of Bernard Emanuel Dendekker and assault on his eleven-year-old daughter and a fifteen-years old Chine-re658 words
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Article103 1931-02-25 12 Bill Passes American House of Representatives. IReuter's Service. J Washington, Feb. 23. The House of Representatives, by an overwhelming majority, parsed the Kendall HawL'y Bill, strengthening the 1930 Tariff Act against convict -made goods entering the United States. The bill makes the prohibition effective on April103 words
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Article99 1931-02-25 12 First Tangible Result of Federation Movement. IReuter's Service.] Paris, Feb. 23. What It. Briand described as the first tangible result of thn movement for European federation, was initiated to-day v-ith the opening at the Quai d'Orsay of the Europea-n Agricultural Conference. It was attended by representatives of 2499 words
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Article39 1931-02-25 12 R.A.F. Flight Reaches Broken Hill. I British Radio Official Service. Ruffby, Feb. 23. The Royal Air Force South African flight 'cached Broken Hill to-day m continuation of the return journey from the Cane to Cairo.39 words
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Article14 1931-02-25 12 There are three eminent pleasures m life construction, destruction, land obstruction. Mr. Robert Lynd.14 words
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Article331 1931-02-25 12 ADVISORY BOARD. The Appointment of Members. (By Our Muslim Correspondent.) The month of February is about to end :ind yet the list of members to constitute the Muhammedan Advisory Board for Singapore for this year has not been announced. The members for the Penang Muhammedan Advisory331 words
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Article170 1931-02-25 12 Royal Commission to be Sent. [British Radio Official Service.] Rushy. Feb. 23. It was announced m the House of Commons to-day that the Government had decided to appoint a Royal Commission to visit Malta to consider the existing political situation th?ri and make recommendations as to the st^ps170 words
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Article122 1931-02-25 12 Three Powers Co-operating m Suppression. [British Radio— OOcial Srrvicr.] Raj'jy, Feb. 33. Replying to i Parliamentary tnmtion re garding the R.'d Sea slave trade. Mr. H. >alton. Parliamentary ynder-Secretnry ,o ths Foreign Office, raid a considerable n*9*ure f ro-operatkn had been established between *he British Government122 words
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Article147 1931-02-25 12 Young: Chinese Detained m Poh Leung: Kuk. An application was made before Mr. Justic A. K. a'Beckitt Terrill m the Supreme Court yesterday for the Protector of Chinese to show cause why he had detained a young Chinos girl m the Poh Leung Kuk. Mr. R.147 words
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Article37 1931-02-25 12 New British Minister to Sweden. r ßritish Radio— Official Service.] Ruffby, Feb. 23. The King has approved the appointment of Mr. Archibald Clark Kerr. lately British M'nister at Santiago, to be Minister at Stockholm37 words
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Article540 1931-02-25 12 S.C.C. WIN. Fortunate Success Over Poor S.C.F.A. S.C.C 2. S.C.F.A 0. Both teams being experimental, and not very successfully so, the first friendly encounter of the season between the S.C.C. and the S.C.F.A. on the Padang last evening proved disappointing. A light ball m a gusty540 words
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Article406 1931-02-25 12 I Fraser and Xeave Reach Fraser and Xeave .2; Wearnr's .i. i There was a vi-ry fast uame at the An^-on Road Stadium yesterday aiternoon when Fraser Neave beat WeaoM Bros. '2—l m their semi-final tie. i The ground was m perfect condition and there was a strong406 words
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Article28 1931-02-25 12 I The art of caricature to-day is a kind ol composite cf the comic paper and the T-n--niel tradition—as if Britannia had rrr.rrWi Ally Sloper.— Mr. David Low.28 words
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Article169 1931-02-25 12 ECONOMIC PROBLEMS, "The gMtabt is Ki11,,,, English Life." GAPS WHICH MUST BK 1t,;,,,,., IReuter's Service. London j j The Prime Minister In a of the Btemtafchajn Chamber attended by leadm. industrial and Dm m the Midlands, cmph: of pessimism. The pessimist is life, he taid. Industrially169 words
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Article232 1931-02-25 12 The Attitude of the O.K.i. (Government. (From Our Own Cornspu: K.it;i\i.i. l-h J It is learned that the advice of the l> I for Agriculture on the CO-opentlon i I thr DJKJ j Government to the Chadlxnun. been submitU'd to tht Governor-* the whole question will be dealt232 words
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Article117 1931-02-25 12 Mr. Joseph Harold Sargent Killed. From Our Own Convspor..B:it;ivuu «-b On Wcdni^lay -int;ht a iHiom n dent tcx>k place on the road In id Pli Batavia Two employees of the Qenei had ipent tiif evening at tin v and wore dllvklf home When at a runrc f*ar117 words
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Article54 1931-02-25 12 Bomb on Roof of Presidt*t'i Ken A bomb his b«O found < Bid sitlal P&Hci .Havana s d< s y.\ the v ip rr ftooi i b n i n ii d. a heavj I at tin palace. Ten poUre and ."><) Workers Saturday II ti-jj/r. And54 words
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Article75 1931-02-25 12 Sir Philip Glbbs j Sir Philip ci,bb^ int? Univ.\ under the <' Roderick Jones (Chairman of R th? subject of M Jbui ooanmented on the attl Press towards the R He ncintcd out i'h the American aewipa] I lomacy aa brut:!}. ppi i pnhiMcin d that75 words
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Article13 1931-02-25 12 The oM "three X we three "Ha"— the edu Iwil Fiuf Patrick i■■13 words
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Article1285 1931-02-25 13 Hong: Kong Too Good for Shanghai. It was a wonderful game at Happy Valley on Saturday, and a large crowd of spectators mm Hong Kong defeat Shanghai by three goals and two tries (21 points) to a try (3 points) says the South China Morning Post of Peb1,285 words
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Article402 1931-02-25 13 How Chelsea Reached Sixth Round. L<Mdon, Feb. 14. MUlions listened to the broadcast running commentary by an Arsenal director on London's solitary Cup-hopes' match against the veterans of a hundred Cup battles. Seven players m this match had already won Cup final medals. The vital factor was402 words
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Article202 1931-02-25 13 The position m the Grand Handicap Tournament to date is as fellows: Fixtures for Friday: Jumabhoy vs. Alsagoff, Colman vs. Vaux, Tan Luang Kia vs. Matt. Peck vs. Kiong Chin Eng. Wilmot vs. Lady Colina Hussey. Gossevsky vs. Bird. I/arshall vs. Ramnath Singh. Gossevsky vs. Matt. Marshall202 words
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Article133 1931-02-25 13 Spectator Charges Goalkeeper with Assault. [From Our Own Correspondent. J Lcndon, Jan. 29. Following a scer.e at the conclusion of the Western Intermediate League Football match between Largs Thistle and Irvine Meadow XI at Barrfields Park. Largs. on Saturday, a charge of assault was lodged by one133 words
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Advertisement112 1931-02-25 13 liwiyi's standardl f Hi I C/fEDDAR CHEESE IREFRIGERATIMG Co LTD I ORCHARD ROAD— KEPPEL ROAD. iBsII^3 Strength I y /^^//>i!^l CTRENGTH is the quality yoa I J^J/)/Yl/l/'J/\ need m life. Strength to carry M^^H rVf(M£L^&\ out your daily work, strength to w I respond to the natural wastage of Wincarnis112 words
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Advertisement449 1931-02-25 13 I CHEF BRAND I l| PROVISIONS i I; 1 1 Embody Good Value. St i i |i SAUCE ASSORTED JAMS jj MIXED PICKLES MARMALADE j| I PASTES BAKED BEANS 'jj jj SOUPS TOMATO CATSUP jj SAUSAGES FRESH HERRINGS jj j j OLIVES HERRINGS IN TOMATO j j AND MANY OTHER449 words
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Advertisement932 1931-02-25 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 Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due Sails. AUTOMEDON For Havre, Amsterdam, London and932 words
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Advertisement536 1931-02-25 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd, (Incorporated m England). "ELLERMAN" LINE. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Due *jlnrnDoir. s.s. CITY OP KHIO6 Feb. 27 s.s. CITY OP ATHENS Mar jg HOMEWARDS. s*. CITY536 words
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Advertisement430 1931-02-25 14 I". &> O. British India and Apc&r Lines. (Incorporated m England).) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVER\if Ev LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN. Due Tonnage. Singapore. 1M1 Tonnage SiB KARMALA 9,100 Mar.430 words
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Advertisement704 1931-02-25 15 0. S. K. Line. N.'\v York: -<fr<>m Homr FrH ht Service.) Hokuroku Maru Ma,r. 19 s, ttl.v— t'rom Kobe.. t Arizona Maru Mar. 28 .'dam. HamburK Br-men > ABtV«P Amazon Maru Mar. 16 17 Elizabeth. Cape Town. Rio d» Montevideo A: Buenos Aires. J JHuiio' UMWtM passage ll!»f.] t Hawaii704 words
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Advertisement500 1931-02-25 15 Hi __^i*^^^Bi^^^i«^^S s^* M TO MARSEILLES. NEW YORK AND BOSTON, FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO. SUEZ B PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES AND GENOA. M Arrive Leave Leave Arrive Singapore. Slncapore. Penanf. Now York. Pree. Wilson Mar. 2 Mar. 5 Mar. T **Apr. 14 Ej Pres. Van Buren Mar. 10500 words
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Advertisement871 1931-02-25 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA.] (Incorporated In Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDB INDIAN QOVKRNIaWI. Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to:— Passage. Freights, Transhipment, Marine Department* and Manager's desk. BepresenUtlves In the Btraits Settlements (Singapore and Puum of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU.871 words
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Article244 1931-02-25 16 Decline Follows Eastern Trade Depression. For some years the traffic through the Suez Canal was maintained remarkably well, and m 1929 the amount was the largest recorded, but disturbances m the Australian and Eastern trades were reflected last year m a substantial reduction of the net tonnage244 words
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Article185 1931-02-25 16 Departure from Rangoon Delayed. All fire-floats, including the Torrent, of the Rangoon Fire Brigade, turned out at 2 a.m. yesterday morning to the Henzada, moored m midstream opposite Sule Pagoda wharf, when dense clouds of smoke were seen issuing from No. 1 hatch on the forepart of185 words
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Article38 1931-02-25 16 The Capone nuptials have united two fairly noble Chicago houses, and after this we shall take no nonsense from our British cousins. We feel that our beerage is just as costly and snooty as theirs. The New Yorker.38 words
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Advertisement544 1931-02-25 16 Burns Pfailp Line. (Incorporated m Australia). FOX BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE ria JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. D^llilT monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7.375 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4.512 tons). The MARELLA Is one of the largest and finest steamers trailing to Australia C-ftMr>g de luxe,544 words
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Advertisement220 1931-02-25 16 THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED. Special Week-end Rates. Specially reduced passage rates are now available between Singapore and Port Swettenham and Penang and Port Swettenham. SINGAPORE PORT SWETTENHAM WEEKEND RETURN RATE— $24.O$. Passengers leave Singapore on Saturday at 4 p.m., arrive Port Swettenham on Sunday about 8 a.m., commence the220 words
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Advertisement514 1931-02-25 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. v. (Incorporated In U.S. A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Du Bmlto Dot M.S. SILVERWALNUT Mar. 12 Mar. 18 T| M.S. STLVERPALM Apr. 7 Apr. 13 Apr ?1 «fay n For rates and other particulars514 words
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Miscellaneous657 1931-02-25 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. etuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei T^>mi>fTi and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 5 a.tn Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.tu Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur Ipoh. Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a.m Kclantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6657 words
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Article144 1931-02-25 17 B\ow a .Museum Exhibit \ud" which is :iov m he IBM at Ku.ila Lumpur. > u:vc her correct name. the Malay Miil. sh-^ •> the "mermaids" cxc only claim to be con- > the possession of br°asts. though a sea-dweller, iv minimal, and brings forh The >j>f( -imi-n144 words
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Article51 1931-02-25 17 World Tourer Due m Singapore To-morrow. R<-d Star lmer Belgenland. on her rid tour, is due m Singapore to-mor->w with 3' The usual sight seetour of Singapore, touching Johore. will be will return to the Europe A ball will be held at ?\er.:rx and the Belgenland Friday51 words
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Article71 1931-02-25 17 Funn Hector on March 26th; A M H Dq Mlss J. V. H. Hedley. Mr. ijrd Walker. Mr. A. E. ThornMr and Mrs W. N. Taylor. Mr. D. Mn P H Battishill. Mrs. Robertson. n, Mr. J. R. p. Hedley. Mr. ICn. North. Mrs. Wilson and child. MLss71 words
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Article166 1931-02-25 17 Pictures of a Sea Collision. a collision at sea. taken by a m I passing liner were concerneu n Which the Judicial Committee of incO sat with nautical assessors. Hams were the United States Ship■nd the respondents the owners of Albans The appellants, the owners h:p Crown166 words
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Article230 1931-02-25 17 "x^'lVl Hope Passengers Did yt >l Attend Boat Drill. r liner, as revealed at the nQUlrf at the Law Courts. Lonm of the 14.000-ton Nelson Wand Hope off the Portuguese bet 19: •nt-s master of the wrecked "ad boat drill m the Chan■enten, although they were not230 words
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Article767 1931-02-25 17 Position of White Star Shareholders. Referring to the R MSP. moratorium proposals (since approved) The Times In mail week states: The proposal is that the debentur- holders and preference shareholders shall take no steps to enforce their security (or guarantee m the case of the Whit- star767 words
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Article79 1931-02-25 17 Affected by Depression Less Than Britain. Paris, Feb. 13. The Chamber to-day discussed the budget of the Ministry of Merchant Marine. M. de Chappedelaine showed that the world crisis has indeed affected the French merchant fleet, but less than m the case of other countries. In a fleet79 words
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Article41 1931-02-25 17 The M.M. mail steamer Porthos is due here from Saigon on the 26th inst.. at 6 a.m. and will probably sail the same day at 3 p.m. for Colombo. Djibouti, Port Said and Marseilles. She will berth at the S.H.B Wharves41 words
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Article1009 1931-02-25 17 I PORT SAID. j Battening Shamelessly on Human Credulity. Port Said. f Pjrt Said rises cut cl the night like a string |of shining beads laid across the windless sea. It is half-past ten and stickily hot. i Passengers, bored by five days of Mediterranean1,009 words
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Advertisement282 1931-02-25 17 Jtx''_\M°»*<>yw manage tolceep thin Jim mchis Oeas'ty ctimot* Apollinahs The Mew /V-^x SCENIC ROUTE \T\ t Through Nature s Wonderland— The gait^ntiani Rockies Cross Canada from Vancouver by the route of the lowest altitude and easiest gradient of any transcon- tinental Hne. Yet see the highest Canadian Rocky peaks and282 words
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Advertisement355 1931-02-25 17 s.s. CARNARVONSHIRE. Cjnsignt-cs of cargo per above steamer from London (arrived Feb. 17. 1931) are hereby notified that a general survey of all cargo landed m a damaged conditii a will be held at Godown No. 48 en Friday Fe'jrmiy 27th. 1931 at 9 a.m. No further Survey will be355 words
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593 1931-02-25 18 BOOK OF THRILLS. Dodging Bullets m Moscow Streets. j "My public entrance Into the world was mede, I I am told, m a golden coach drawn by three j pairs of white horses." So, from New York City, writes the Grand Duchess Marie of593 words
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Article297 1931-02-25 18 New York Gambler Shot Stabbed and Beaten. New York. Jan. 24. An attempt to put Mr. Charles Sherman, one of New York's Uadlng tamolers. "on the spot" during the early haurs oi this morning resulted m a gun battle between gangsters m the Club Abbey, one of297 words
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Article46 1931-02-25 18 Thousands of Looms Idle. London, Feb. 16. Work was resumed this morning m practically all of the 65 cottcn mills m Burnley, though owing to the trade depression thousands of loems remain idle. The weavers are working four looms each instead of eight.46 words
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Article36 1931-02-25 18 Mr. Li. M. Berenger, who has been Jying reriou.sly ill for fome time m Batu Gajah Hospital s now convalescent and is expected to ieav. uvspital m a week or so, sajs the Times o' Malaya.36 words
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Advertisement254 1931-02-25 18 1 "BARNACLE" T V the licence holder that V ♦J» really holds. J^ It's the suction grip J^ V that does it. «> T V New stocks to hand at X Borneo Motors Ltd. V Singapore, Penang, Kuala A V Lumpur, Seremban, Ipoh, Malacca and Haadyai. J W 17 17254 words
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Advertisement375 1931-02-25 18 BANKING. I CHARTERED BAML OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 < Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000,000 I HEAD OFFICE: 38, Bishopsgate. London, E.C. 2. 1 Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Hong Kong375 words
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Advertisement255 1931-02-25 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated m England). Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed 1,800,000 Paid-up 1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1,645,505 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq., J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelf ord, Esq., 8k Thomas Catto, Bart. LONDON255 words
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Advertisement175 1931-02-25 18 INSURANCE, I nil /<?SQ south fm BRITISH mj INSURANCE COMPANY M n FIRE, MARINE, TR\nL AND MOTOR CAI INSURANCE ACCEPTED LOWEST CURRENT fcATII L. C. MARGOLIOUTT' Mana^ Office: 2. Fialay^r n r n PERSONAL A((II)ENTS FATAL ACCIDENTS aiv iiy t> HAVE >ou made provision :>r th< of your dependents should175 words
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Article346 1931-02-25 19 i Additions to the List. tioru were received or rtment of Statistics. s.S. the veek ending 10th ble for public use m ry. Fullerton Building. ment 1 P irdgn Importi jrear 193.i. as declared Percentages ot Monthly Prices, Bui] apore (I. :ind January 1931. January 1031. Ore,346 words
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Article49 1931-02-25 19 EX CHANGES. Ho— -Official Service.] Kuffby. Feb. 23. an- Amsterdam 12.10 >♦'., U. s\d.. Berlin 20.43'[.. Bucharest 817. Rio 4 5-16. >peaitte«i 18.16 1 Geneva Hong Kong lid.. Lisbon Milan tt.7f%, Mont« I* 485 13-16. Oslo 18.16'A, hai is. 2Nd.. Stockholm «H, Prague 164. Yokchama 1 »8»l IS%, Forward 11%.49 words
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Article791 1931-02-25 19 Effort to Check the Steady Decline. OaottdcraMe anxiety has boon caused m Kwangtung by the steady decline In the silk industry m that province, says the Chinese Economic Bulletin. There was a time when South China was a very important centre of ilk production and export, and a791 words
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Article140 1931-02-25 19 The Co-operatior Rubber Corporation, Ltd., has been formed m England, according to its j prospectus, mainly to speculate m crude rubber. The corporation has a capital of unlimited amount m 2s. shares, for which the outside public may subscribe at par plus Id. entrance fee. with a minimum limit of140 words
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Article441 1931-02-25 19 To- Day's Price Changes. EXCHANGE RATES. February 24. SELLING. London 4 months' sight 2)3 27|32 London 3 months' sight 2j3 13|16 London, 60 days' sight 2 3 25 32 London 30 days' sight 2 [3 3 [4 London, demand 2|3 23 32 London, T. T. 2j3 lljltt Lyons and ParK441 words
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Article885 1931-02-25 19 TUESDAY. FEB. 24TH CLOSING QUOTATIONS. ■layers N^uers. Asam Kumbang (£> 22s 23s Ayer Hitams Tin (ss) Us 3d 12s Bangrin Tin i£) Us 3d 12s Balang Padang ($1) 10 15 Batu Caves ($1) 40 50 diutit Arang <*i 33 40 Burmah Malay (fj 10s 6d 12s norn885 words
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Article510 1931-02-25 19 Report of Working m 1926 In view of the change for the bettor th-%1 has taken place m the internal politics of China and the tentative prcposal "manatinfc from the United States to make a Inr;:? international loan to China, public Interest ir the Chinese railways, which were510 words
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Article31 1931-02-25 19 IFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. J London. Feb. 24. OedOQg Rubber report shows a loss on the past year of £1.884. but they are carrying forward a credit of £277.31 words
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57 1931-02-25 19 February 24th., II o'olock noon. Buyers Sellers. RS.S. equal to London Standard, Spor v v ii Standard RS.S. on Tender Mar. 12 12 April 12 12 >- Apr-June 12' L 12 July-Sept. 13 's 13 s Tone of Market: Dull. Latest Cable: London Spot sheet57 words
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Article63 1931-02-25 19 Proposal to Increase Capital. I FREE PRESS SERVICE -COPYRIGHT. I London. IVh. 24. T.imbira Rubber ar» calling minting to consider the increase of the ihare capital from £100.000 to £150.000 by creating M,OOO v shares, it has also been decided to create £3.">.000 8 per cent. First Mortgage63 words
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Article65 1931-02-25 19 Net Profit of £271,000 Hut No Dividend. FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT I :i-l i. IVh. 11. London Tin report for the year ended September 30 shows a Ml profit of £274.000 No dividend is to be paid m view ol the uncertainty of the position, but 10 per65 words
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Article115 1931-02-25 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT. Singapore. Keh. 24. To-day tin Ls Turner and Rubber it, weaker. Tm ahares are aett«S at rising levels and the demand for speculative shar\s is increasing. Penawats have climbed to 61 done. Kuehais are 96 98. and Kintas 1.16 1.13. Hong Kong Tin.s can ba ta'-.e-i115 words
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Article409 1931-02-25 19 Fresh Proposals m December hut the director! gf the Bincan Rubber Estate announced proposals under which it BOUfht to make its Seven per rent. Mrst Mortgage Debenture stock, a Non-cumu-lattve Interne Debenture for the next three years. In consequence of criticisms which the ■CheOM aroused, the resolutions were409 words
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Article48 1931-02-25 19 Revised Schedule of Duties. I Renter's Service. 1 Cairo. Feb. 23. Gourmmut has issued a revised schedula r duties, imposing 900 piastres per toil on refined sugar, except candied. 950 piastres for candied. 800 piastres for raw destiiu-d tar refineries, and 900 piastres for all oUkts48 words
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Article35 1931-02-25 19 U)rd Lloyd and Mr. Bernard D. F DacfcOT have Joined the board of Thomas Cook and Son. Limited. Mr. Bernard Docker has also be-ii elected to the board of Thomas Cook uid Son (Bankers >, Limited.35 words
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Advertisement73 1931-02-25 19 ASSETS ETEED $11,000,000. ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $38 000 000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 27 Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance73 words
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Advertisement73 1931-02-25 19 ■.■■■■■gjgjgjgj 1 I Be it J Fire-Marine-Life or Motor Car j j| —the unquestionable security of two hundred and ten years progressive trading is offered you. fj m Incorporated m A. D. 1720 the Royal Exchange Assur- B ance has attained an unassailable position. Claims are H promptly met and73 words
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694 1931-02-25 20 FARRIMOND AND TATE ATTEMPT TO STOP COLLAPSE. SIX WICKETS FOR VINCENT. With little hope of preventing South Africa from at least making a draw and thus winning the rubber by virtue of their victory m the opening Test England gave a very inglorious display694 words
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Article144 1931-02-25 20 Visit to United States Fleet rat Panama. I British Radio Official Service.] Rufby, Feb. 24. H.M.S. Nelson flying the flag of Admiral Sir Michael Hodges, Commander-in-Chief of the Atlantic Fleet which is paying a visit to the United States fleet at Panama, arrived at Christobal at the Carribbean144 words
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Article26 1931-02-25 20 Mr E. Mohamed Kassim. Tamil and Malay Interpreter, Bukit Mertajam. has gone on leave prior to retirement after nearly 34 years m the Government Service. i26 words
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Article568 1931-02-25 20 Yesterday's Ipoh Results. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Feb. 24. The weather was fine and hot and there was a moderate attendance for to-day's races. The going was hard and the good fields provided excellent sport. In spite of restricted betting the dividends were good, most races568 words
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Article89 1931-02-25 20 Victory Over Aldershot Boxer. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. London, Feb. 24. Bud Walley, the young Singapore boxer, gained the verdict over Jack Connell of Aldershot m a hard fight at The Ring last night. The contest was scheduled for 15 rounds, but Connell. when winning on points, sustained89 words
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Article17 1931-02-25 20 [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 24. In a Scottish League game to-day Celtic defeated Hamilton 2—l.17 words
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Article2035 1931-02-25 20 League FootbalL R.A. to play m First Division. Senior Players m Second Division Teams. The Promise of the R.A.F.— To-day's Lawn Tennis Exhibition. The Chinese New Year Tournament.— Opening of S.C.C. Cricket Season.— Retirement of a Popular Golf Cap/am. Satisfaction will be felt m football circles that the2,035 words
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Article220 1931-02-25 20 Results m Tanglin Tournament. Results of ties m the Tanglin Club tournament yesterday were: Ladies' Doubles Handicap. Mrs. Giggins and Mrs. Phipps plus 15 beat Miss Skey and Miss Margoliouth plus 15, 7 5, 2—6. 6—2. Mrs. Laing and Mrs. Freybcrg owe 15.3 beat Mrs. Brooke and Miss220 words
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Advertisement194 1931-02-25 20 I There is a Difference S Not much m price, but there is a vast difference betw ordinary Gramophone and the r< n th < j "His Master 's Voic e! j I Hear— compare. Then you will know that music is n j reproduced but re-created, more than you194 words
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