The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 5 March 1931
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Title Section19 1931-03-05 1 The singapore Free Pree NO. 13.276. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, SS. TtiURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article352 1931-03-05 1 The settlement between Lord Irwin and Mr. Gandhi was confirmed yesterday Pa^e 11. Complaint of Soviet dumping m the D.E.I, was made at a meeting; of the Peoples' Council at Batavia Page 11. The death occurred yesterday of Mxv William Duncan, the former Malayan rubber planter— Pace352 words
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Article1067 1931-03-05 1 Canadians have been rather curious not to say inconsistent— in their attitude towards winter sports. Canada was represented as a pretty young girl, wearing a warm and woolly toboggan suit. Pretty as this maiden undoubtedly was, with rosy cheeks and bright eyes, Canadians finally came to regard1,067 words
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Advertisement254 1931-03-05 1 TATE'S HONEY MANUAL 1931 orsfl annual edition of addiJL .^rations, and amendments tv to tIM ntenarv edition of rAT i s MODERN CAMBIST PRICE $3.00. Rdh Walsh Ltd. RAFFLES HOTEL I FRIDAY, MARCH 6th. i.S. "COLUMBUS" I IN PORT I TEA DANCE 6 p.m. I Specidl Dinner 8 Cruise Ball254 words
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Advertisement289 1931-03-05 1 EUROPE X) HOT EL 1 I SPECIAL NOTICE. .1 I W j The management have much pleasure m S announcing the revival of their Sunday concerts. §j The first concert will commence on Sunday S J Evening, March Bth at 9.15 p.m. i i Drescher's famous Viennese orchestra will perform289 words
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Advertisement115 1931-03-05 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Ho el announcements Page I. Cinema advertisements Pag? 2. K.N.I.L.M. make special notice re airmail Page 1 Diamond aluminium ware at Robinsons Page 10 Try Klim powered milk and be convinced Page 1. CHRYSLER EASY HANDLING j I THE READY TOSERVEFOODS AND DAIRY PRODUCE OF JJ jttL Insist115 words
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Advertisement19 1931-03-05 1 EXCHANGE TABLES ASCENDING BY THIRTYSECONDS OF A PENNY FROM 2s. 31/zd to 2s sd. PRICE $2.50. Kelly Walsh Ltd.19 words
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Article350 1931-03-05 2 3y Lt.-Col. M. J T Reilly. M.C Commandn* SSVF. Singapore. Mar. 4. Oanges. The foOowtaf range a'lot nenls are re-oublisli-♦*i for information. Buses leave Drill Hall Sat Sim !pm. 7.30 am. Bukit Timah Range Farrer R T3.31 MG.PI..E )TB 8 3 31MGPl.iE.TB S.V.R.A. Interport Practice '4.3 31350 words
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Article94 1931-03-05 2 Programme of Drills up to and for week endn* Rth March 1931. f>.ls p m. Drill Hall "C" Scottish Cm. Ist Training Period. Friday, &M pm. Malay Drill Hall "F" •Malay* c v Drill and Weapon Training., 6.15 p.m. Drill Hall Bde. Sig. Sec, Section Paradr "F,"94 words
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Advertisement217 1931-03-05 2 i Making a good j j Night Better t\ j The Height of a Night's enjoyment is to dine j Excellently. j You can do so at the I CAPITOL RESTAURANT It is unparalleled for dinners, light luncheons, and afterS noon teas. I Six Course Luncheon $1.25. Dinners a la217 words
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Advertisement318 1931-03-05 2 VICTORIA THEATRE 1 > Booking Mow Open at John Little's for AFRICA SPEARS I THE MOST AMAZING ADVENTURE EVER FILMED COMMENCING SATURDAY NEXT NIGHTLY at 6-15 9-30 p.m. I SUNDAY 6-15 9-30 p.m. I Monday 9th Wednesday 11th— 9.30 p.m. Only. Matinees; Monday Wednesday "Grand Ballet" i BOOKING AT LITTLES318 words
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Advertisement156 1931-03-05 2 j 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 j I A?'ERICA\S WIZARD OF j WIT AND WISDOM IN A BOLT OF LAUGHTER— A I I FLASH OF MERRIMENT 1 1 An Incomparable Entertainer m an hnoaparabk I 1 1 Entertainment. i i I "XfiTTLL ROGERS 3 m j LIGHTNIN I The Funniest Comedy I156 words
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Miscellaneous221 1931-03-05 2 THE WEEK. Thursday. Mli. -il«h Water 10.50. 10 2 It.. 23.40, 8.9 f*. ul ootbp'l Coirmvrci.il Cup final reply (G.E.C. rs 1 and N.>. Stndium. Fiida>. 6th. rUfch Wfettf, 11.35. 10.3 ft. •^ootb.iil D:v I. SRC. vs. Pulau Brani on SRC. ground; SCC. vs. Malays. Anson Road. Jrtckrt Over 30221 words
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Article470 1931-03-05 3 WHIRL OF RICHES. Curious Prize at New Year Ball. In a luxurious suite of rooms at the AusItralin. Miss Phyllis Kellett, aged 18, is living for a day the life of a millionairess, according to a Sydney paper. Miss Kellett won the "Millionairess for a Day'470 words
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371 1931-03-05 3 MU SIC FROM THE ETHER. Marvellous Electrical Instrument. Those who read of the remarkable "music from the ether' invention will be interested to !?arn that Singapore is soon to have the opportunity of hearing the instrument played by its inventor from the platform of the Victoria Memorial Hall, where he371 words
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Article139 1931-03-05 3 Geneva, Feb. 22. Tlie Association for International Propaganda Against Narcotics publishes a note to the effect that the Universal Conference against Narcotics and the International Association for Propaganda Against Narcotics, the headquarters of which are at Los Angeles, are organising for the fifth time a week for propaganda139 words
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Article286 1931-03-05 3 uho recent!? retired from th^ Dtnctorate of the Mars Section of the Royal Astronomical Society, explained, "is an extension oA the development round the "Lrk< ii tlr S;:n.' which was noted by astronomer m 1926 and 1928 the dates of the two last oppositions. "It may286 words
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Advertisement238 1931-03-05 3 EUROPE HOTEL Br v F ■PI UTj Ir*i D r| 1/ W mm*- M M 1 A WILL PERFORM DURING TIFFIN AND DINNER IVi DAY AND ON DANCE NIGHTS EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY AM) SATURDAY Coming to ttve CAPITOL M)W READY j THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE j OF THE I STRAITS238 words
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Advertisement139 1931-03-05 3 thciYi ever" Tested and cmprovedtf^n for the Q^sncecssrvc -year m ?^MS%. by the Institute of Hygiene MJ^tig CORK -TIPPED VIRGINIA CIGARETTES Made Specially to Prevent Sore Throat^^^^^j l MADE IN LONDON BY CARRERAS LTD. 142 YEARS' REPUTATION /or QUALITY is^s Sole Agents HUTTENBACH, LAZARUS SONS, LTD., Singapore, Fonaiig, Ipoh and139 words
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Article, Illustration365 1931-03-05 4 Scenes of New Zealand Earthquake: Land Speed Record Holder and Candidate: The Reward of Merit and Virtue Busy scenes on the Cam. The culture of beauty, m this picture shows, may extend to the legs and feet. Beatrice Thompson, ■a Bin MCtreas, undergoing treatment. t drive365 words
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Article446 1931-03-05 5 SINGAPORE VISIT. World Adventure With Comedian. One of the children m the House that Jack 1 Built pantomime now at the Theatre Royal has a queer tale to tell, to the envy of her small colleagues. Not many years ago she was kidnapped and her446 words
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Article356 1931-03-05 5 Burglar Who Lost His Finger. Although it sounds merely like the title of a modern "thriller." the clue of the little f.nger htlped the police this week to secure a conviction. After an Islington burglary the end of a httle 3rger was found on a sharp356 words
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Article168 1931-03-05 5 London Crowds Mob Famous Film Star. London, Feb. 19. A crowd of thousands of film "fans" gave a wild welcome to Mr. Charles Chaplin on his arrival at Paddington this afternoon on a visit from America. Amid shouts of "good old Charlie. Welcome Home," the police168 words
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Article697 1931-03-05 5 Tribute To Memory Of Sir P. Manson. The Dawn of Tropical Medicine, an account of the life and work of Sir Patrick Manson. was the subject of a lecture by Dr. P. Manson Bahr at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Sir Harry Goschen. who presided,697 words
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Article267 1931-03-05 5 Violet Ray Apparatus m Cellar. Viscount FitzAlan tf Dorwent threatens to rival the famous conjurer who produced lovely roses from his hat for the benftt of his audiences. He has discovered the secret of how to grow flowers "while you wait," for the delight of his iamily267 words
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Article36 1931-03-05 5 a staunch, loyal, helpful friend to caileauues, to despise petty jealousies, and above all to BCTVC jci?nce. the urrtrammelled pursuit of truth, with .sinKlc-mindedne.ss. without liny ulterior motive other than the establishment of truth as truth.36 words
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Advertisement377 1931-03-05 5 A FEW OF Keiller's of Dundee Delicious Products LITTLE CHIP ORANGE MARMALADE ASSORTED JAMS I ORANGE MARMALADE JELLY FRUIT JUBES r 1 CHOCOLATE ALMONDS S SWISS FRUITS I ASSORTED DROPS PARISIAN DROPS. 1 STOCKED BY ALL DEALERS. SIME DARBY CO., LTD. (AGENTS FOR MALAYA). a®®®?*- Gloriously Alive— Always Not a377 words
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Advertisement70 1931-03-05 5 I AUSTIN I LEADS AGAIN! 1Q jk M.P.H. ON AN I I I A New British Record made by Capt. CAMPBELL. 1 Borneo Motors, Limited. 1 W Singapore, Penang, Taiping, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, Seremban, Malacca, Haad Yai. ©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©(g)©©©©©©©©©©©©©©^^^^^^^^ 1 fsT'j. Ho*io you manage Co keep thin Jim m this beastfy70 words
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Article565 1931-03-05 6 SIR ARTHUR SALTER. What Europe Owes to Eminent Finance Expert. Sir Arthur Sailer, who Is visiLUig China to advi<; j on linancial ana economic, reconstruction Is described as one of the best flnancial brain m tin- British Empire. He was till recently Director of the Economic565 words
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Article217 1931-03-05 6 Enlargement to Forty-Eight Times Original. New York. Jan. 27. A pndM of nlm development which may rtvolutiom-e certain aspects of photography is mnouneed by Dr. Miller Hutchison, the inventor and former chkl engineer to Edison. The need of storage space for photograph expeiinmtl led him to a217 words
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Article182 1931-03-05 6 Wing Spar Cracks While m Air. Darwin. Feb. 1. Capt. Matthews, who has been here several weeks waiting for good weather for starting his projected record-breaking dash to England, had a lucky escape when 1 .500 feet above Fanny Bay aerodrome yesterday morning. He had decided to fly182 words
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Article876 1931-03-05 6 THE PRINCES' ROLE. Grounds of Mutual Understanding. The British people have yet to realise the full significance of the Socialist Government's policy, viz., that m the words of the Lord Chancellor, "the responsibility for the Federal Government of India will ir. future rest on Indians themselves." This876 words
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Article113 1931-03-05 6 Paris, Jan. 26. Should an officer m uniform push a perambulator with his baby m it? This question is raised by Paris Midi, a contributor to which saw the spectacle m the Boulevard St. Michel. Paris Midi finds the spectacle "especially distressing." M. G. de la113 words
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Article286 1931-03-05 6 "Middle Class" Patients. West London Hospital, Hammersmi-h. W., I celebra'^ed its 75th anniversary by making known, through its Chairman, Sir William Wells, the details of a new scheme to benefit chose of the "middle classes" whoea incomes are insufficient to meet nursing home and specialists' fees, m286 words
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Advertisement368 1931-03-05 6 How Rashes Do Itch! RviilE them freely •TtUl i ut'tfurn Soap aid hot water, dry gently, and apply 4 tiiii'ura o'inlmrnf It i^ i in^ how «jui. k ln the irritation and itehinj: sitop and after a few treatments the rash disappears. There is nothing better for all forms of368 words
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Advertisement70 1931-03-05 6 m 4bf I^l W^k y^x:-- y^ W- j O >: Thta adTMtisemcnt is itmed by th» BrUnh- American TobAocr Co.,(Strjiit^) \.-A. g -S (Incorporated m Ens loud Asfe ybur Chemist Km jK X I t .aßaßx f\ t^* I I .a-flßr 1/ BHbW B^B^ PRODUCTS < PACKED SPECIALITIES ASPIRIN, CASCARA70 words
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1533 1931-03-05 7 MONEY FOR MUSIC. Sir Thomas Beecham And The Subsidy. For many years opera m England has been at a yreat disadvantage. It has had no permanent home there, and its somewhat vagrant existence has depended entirely upon private enterprise. It has been proved, only1,533 words
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Article543 1931-03-05 7 Old Boys Celebrate Founder's Day. The Old Boys of the Anglo-Chinese School, celebrated Founder's Day of the School by a dinner it the residence of Mr. Cheong Koon Seng. There were present about 150. among j whom wore the Chinese Consul G-neral. Dr. Chen Chang Lok. Bishop E.543 words
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Article18 1931-03-05 7 Whenever you save ss. you put a man out of work for a day. Mr. J. 11. Keynes.18 words
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Advertisement538 1931-03-05 7 Put A Safety First Ask for Lrenaspnn! Wluu buying aspirin put safety first— ask for Genasprin, the safe brand of aspirin. Genasprin pain fade away without disturbing the digestion or endangering the heart. Thousands of British Doctors have written praising the safe and Pin pain-relieving properties of Genasprin— by following538 words
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Advertisement188 1931-03-05 7 i#s^ B.S.A: Motor Cycle* are X machines with an InterMOTOR CYCLES r^rS^^H^ WRITE FOR CATALOGUE. The Singapore Cycle Carriage Co. WJjJJ^k l.nnii*4l. v int:aporc, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, Penang. VZS^E^y refreshing sleep and perfect re*: The essential for the maintenance of the full vigour of health m the enervating climate of188 words
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Article668 1931-03-05 8 LIVELY SCENES. London Decision to Investigate Spiritualism. Scores of clergymen and Free Church ministers were turned away from a meeting cf clergy held m All Souls' Church Room, Lang-ham-place. London, to discuss tho attitude of the Churches to spiritualism. Invitations had been sent to only 100668 words
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Article287 1931-03-05 8 Omission from Team Leads to Libel Suit. London, Feb. 98. The failure of the Tonbridge Lawn Tennis Club to select a man 'and his wife m match.?? with other clubs had a sequel at the Maidstone Assizes When Mr. Cecil Moore, an ex-Indian Civil Servant, and287 words
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Article611 1931-03-05 8 ESCAPE TO URALS. Not Murdered m Gaol. Paris, Jan. 23. "Do you admit to being the assassin of the Grand Duke Michael?" This astonishing question was put yesterday by the President of the 13th Correctional Chamber to a witness. The answer was m the negative.611 words
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Article293 1931-03-05 8 I At the Annual General Meeting held on Saturday. 28th February the following were elected Office-bearers for the current year: O. Ramasamj' Nadar, Patron, Dr. K. Raghunathan. J.P., President, B. Govindasamy Chettiar Vice President, K. N. N. Iyer Hon. Treasurer. K. M. R. Menon Hon. Gen. Secretary.293 words
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Article14 1931-03-05 8 In my experience I have never known an Innocent man convicted. Sir Ernest Wi'd.14 words
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Advertisement298 1931-03-05 8 Foods The 'Ailenburys* Foods are particularly suited to the feeding of babies m hot climates. They are germ free, and being simply and easily prepared by the addition of boiling water, their use gives complete independence of doubtful milk supply, and is an absolute guarantee against infantile diarrhoea and cholera.298 words
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Advertisement242 1931-03-05 8 VYUXXW* Oressing Table Services *O^ These Dressing Table Services are Strong. Durable and Practical. No filling material is used m manufacture, and only best quality Bristles are fitted to tbe Brushes Tke Enamel Services are finished m Silver or Silver-gilt as desired. Fully illustrated Catalogues will be seat ffom Mappin242 words
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Advertisement335 1931-03-05 9 business cards. Garble merchants. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. Nm. 1 3. PenbM Road, c ff I aTcnder Street Phone C»75. tf PHOTOGRAPHED BY I, MGENT BUCKERIDGE 11, j i < l:iss Work Lowest Rate* 41I)|. W. Bl'lLDlNG— 'Phone 7898. M"~ASSAGE \.MCURE ISS FUMIKO 22 Dhoby C.luit DON T WEAR A TRUSS335 words
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Advertisement661 1931-03-05 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. j NOTICE Is hereby given mat tenders are now invited for the following materials or services, and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained In the Tender Room, Municipal Offices: Supply of Sewer Pumps, Electrical Equipment, Special Pipes, and Valves 4 p.m. May sth,661 words
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Advertisement651 1931-03-05 9 SITUATION VACANT. It Is requested that where nil t nines ar*> equH employers give preference to applications tor employment to ex-service men. Important motor firm wants for immediate temporary engagement, first class man well acquainted with local trade, able to manage business. Apply with copy of testimonials stating salary required651 words
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Advertisement688 1931-03-05 9 AUCTION SALES. AUCTION SALE of UNREDEEMED PLEDGES OF JEWELLERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. To be held at Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng and Co.'s saleroom. No. 30 Chulia Street. On Thursday, March 5, at 10 a.m. On Friday, March 6, at 10 a.m. On Saturday, March 7, at 10 a.m. On Monday,688 words
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Advertisement377 1931-03-05 9 d Bn^ W? B 7 Vfe JmSa JCi Erf M# /TNHiI SAILING /^f Parker Duofold j^^r As trim r«s a Bailing yacht and as fleet the streamlined Parker Duofold with f *Pressureless Touch'* offers you new writing ease and speed. Touch point* to paper you're off like a breeze ...no377 words
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Article34 1931-03-05 10 ACKNOWLEDGMENT Mrs. L. Oorloff thanks all friends and relatives for their kind attendance at the funeral of her late husband Dr. Felix OorlofT. and for their expressions of sympathy and floral tributes.34 words
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364 1931-03-05 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1931. IS IT PEACE IN INDIA? The latest cabled news states that the discussions between the Viceroy and Mr. Gandhi have ended satisfactorily, that Congress has agreed to the terms, and that civil disobedience is to cease at once. The news will cause general364 words
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Article390 1931-03-05 10 However sceptically the news regarding the visit of the Amsterdam rubber delegation to London may be received, it can be regarded at least as providing a minor fillip for the share and produce markets which will help to lighten the gloom therein for a short while. Similarly m390 words
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Article98 1931-03-05 10 Mr. Justice Burton, who is presiding at the Raub Assizes, goes to Ipoh to preside at the Assizes there from March. 9. Mr. M. J. Namazie, 8.A., B.C.L. (Oxon) barrister-at-law, son of Mr. M. A. Namazie arrived here yesterday by the French mail. The Rev. Hobart B. Amstutz, M.A. pastor98 words
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Article95 1931-03-05 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] London, Mar. 4, 5.15 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £121 7|16 (Tuesday £121%). Forward £122 15|16 (Tuesday £123 The markt is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's95 words
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Article71 1931-03-05 10 The following is the concert programme oy Mr. R. Drescher's Viennese orchestra to be played at the Hotel Europe on Sunday from 9.15 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Waltz Espanna Waldteufel; Overture Poet and Peasant Suppe; Entracte Berceuse Goddard; Selection The Geisha Jones; Valse Boston Tears m My Eyes Clarke; Fantasie71 words
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1083 1931-03-05 10 SHIPBOARD LOVE AFFAIR. Aimee McPherson's Daughter Married m Singapore. Singapore, the very name of the town suggested to the bride's celebrated mother "singing and .happiness," was the scene of a perfect romanc? yesterday, and only a privileged few knew of it. Mr. William Bradley Smyth, the1,083 words
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Article586 1931-03-05 10 YESTERDAY'S OPENING Company Satisfied Win, Premises. The business-like, but n,,< t[ palatial new offices of ihc k pj| known Dutch shipping compa. ported m the Free Press v, erected on the site of the B Cf( at the comer of Finlayson Qn ld Read at a586 words
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Article328 1931-03-05 10 hair, laughingly. "First m America! named Miss Prank got married to a mini from Bangkok m Singapore on Monday. the ship's doctor, Dr. Brown, married Ml Dcrothy Ward from Manila here yt-sterd-iy now Roberta, while we haw MWtfc* intending to get married over at Penan* Colombo. I forget which MM328 words
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Advertisement217 1931-03-05 10 Barclay's Latfep 5 LIGHT or DARK. SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kongi. {Incorporated m Shanghai! 90 ROBINSON ROAD. TELEPHONE 6228. BY SPECIAL ©fcff ~«b HM THE KING APPOINTMENT TO jSISSfIW: §lAM NEWEST ORIGINATIONS IN JEWELLERY OF EVERY I DESCRIPTION. INEXPENSIVE AND COSTLY217 words
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Advertisement64 1931-03-05 10 pelßimb)) I "BURGLARS CAN BE CURED by mental suggestions to their subconscious selves," says a reformer. Bill psychology? It is rumoured nevertheless, that the reformer has a "GAFLAC" Burglary Policy. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480. i i s JH.B. WINTER j TAILOR. i64 words
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Article128 1931-03-05 11 SOVIET DUMPING IN D.E.I. BATAVIA COMPLAINT. Origin <»f Goods Cleverly Disguised. tert Service.) Batavia. Mar. 4. Peoples Council called the mifiH to-day to alleged Odl m the Dutch East that one of the oldest firms importing Russian pieceQ he said, v/ere also ki China, tbc "orJyjn of th? rly disguiser:128 words
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Article35 1931-03-05 11 Projected Australian Fiduciary Issue. Iteri Service.] Melbourne, Max. 4. 'hairman of the Associated to the projected fiduciary issue said that as the scheme was a Inflation, Mr. Theodore could the banks' support.35 words
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Article47 1931-03-05 11 Will Not (io to House of Lords. Centra] News Wireless.] London, Mar. 4. QenenU has refused a certi MM to appeal to the House c Court of Criminal Appeal's I based on prejudicial cvi- Lords can only deal with the ws on a legal basis.47 words
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Article38 1931-03-05 11 Makes Clerks Take Their Trousers Off Router's Wireless.] London, Mar. 4. > budtt holding up the staff of a ink of Montreal safeguarded his ith $1,000 cash by forcing the staff rousers and throw them Dyer38 words
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Article53 1931-03-05 11 Suoalcr's Daughter Unable to Face Schoolmates. Wireless] London, Mar. 4. York correspondent wires entiy m her diary "unable to Benita Bischoff. a 16--v.as found easscd. having vrrome with mortification r mother and nurse. daußhter of a so-called Gordon, flax-haired Queen Wdenrarid. Benita's father Vivian and re-married and \Mng53 words
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Article38 1931-03-05 11 M(n^vik s and the Industria Wireless.] London, Mar. 4. -he trial of the 14 Menday were Professors Ram>tt accused m the recent trial. According to the tied to connections be-:>A,-rsive" Industrial Party" """u of Mensheviks.38 words
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Article41 1931-03-05 11 ns <i<>i'io.,al Centre Party rormed. 1 m service.] 1 '.Xc London. Mar. 4. iW» Labour Minister, and kn leader, have formed a Constitutional Centre" Conservatives. Their t'lement of the Catalan i Minister. Senor HomanWl ble.s.si2]M on page 12.141 words
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Article22 1931-03-05 11 of the Trade and PJtA, entertained Mr ""mntant of the depart--2»1 Great Eastern Hotel SWMtar. prior to his retireftftar owv 20 years.22 words
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Article883 1931-03-05 11 GOO!) NEWS FROM INDIA. 1 r win-Gandhi Agreement Confirmed. IHeuter's Service, j Yew Delhi, Mar. 3. The Gandhi-Irwin talks ended at 1.30 this men: mg. The agreement reached will be reviewed and confirmed to-day. The agreement, which it is hoped will lay the first stone m883 words
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Article35 1931-03-05 11 Mr. Pensonby-Fane. at one time Lecturer m Enßlish at Hongkong University, was m Alor Star last week. He visited the Government English School and was an Interested spectator at the Court of Appeal. S. Echo.35 words
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Article589 1931-03-05 11 TERMS NEXT WEEK. Japanese Acquiescence Expected. (Reuters Far Eastern Service. Tokio, Mar. 4. While full details of the Franco- Italian naval agreement have not apparently yet been received m Tokyo, it is learned that the British Charge d'Affaires. acting on instructions from London, has asked the589 words
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Article104 1931-03-05 11 Domicile m the United Kingdom. [Central News Wireless.] London, Mar. 4. The Court of Appeal to-day held that the late Sir David Yule, head of Andrew Yule and Co.. the wealthiest man m India, who died m 1928. was domiciled m the United Kingdom. The appeal arose104 words
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Article47 1931-03-05 11 Mustapha Rental's Sudden Decision. [Reuter's Wireless.] London, Mar. 4. Returning to Angora at the conclusion of a visit to Contantinople and Smyrma, Mustapha Komal announced his decision to dissolve Parliament and hold a general election immediately and to reduce Deputies' salaries from £500 to £350.47 words
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Article50 1931-03-05 11 King Carol's Award to Prince of Wales. rßeuter's Service.] Bucharest, Mar. 4. King Carol has awarded the Prince of Wales the Gold Cross Order of Merit with the citation: "By choosing the aeroplane as his usual means of locomotion His Highness has given rery handsome encouragement to airmen."50 words
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244 1931-03-05 11 PRESS COMMENT. Sir George Maxwell's Scheme to be Discussed [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. London, Mar. 4. The Financial News, commenting on the reported visit of the entire Dutch Rubber Committee to London for serious discussion with British producers of restriction of production, re-affirms that244 words
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Article59 1931-03-05 11 Scheme Fails for Lack of Majority. I Steuter c Service.] London, "lar. It is announced Kbit th: scheme M restrict tea crop* m I.idia. Ceylon and Java m 1931 has been ibandoned owing to failure to obtain the requisite 75 per cent majority. The scheme would have59 words
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Article196 1931-03-05 11 Indian Walks Out With $1,000. Some excitement was caused m the Hong kong and Shanghai Bank on Tuesday when an Indian snatched a bundle of notes amounting to $1,000 from off the front of the Cashier's paying out grill. A Chinese gentleman went to the Bank to196 words
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Article114 1931-03-05 11 Reid Loses Test Case. The Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) yesterday reversed the acquittal of John Reid. who was charged with falsely representing himself as a solicitor m the District Court last December and acquitted, and fined *haccused $25 m each case or m default one month's rigorous114 words
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Article264 1931-03-05 11 Will Rogers has created a niche all his own m the hearts of cinema-goers. His inimitable humour presented with just a touch of pathos combined with his extraordinary ability to find something funny m even the most tragic situations stamp him as a comedian of an order which264 words
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Advertisement189 1931-03-05 11 I TRUSCON ART ROC WAX i THE FINEST WATERPROOF WAX POLISH ij For Colouring Tiles and Cement. S Easily /^ucanl)fe>^A High i! Applied > SSSS^^,/^ 1 j I Drying Finish I ART ROC WAX. TILE RED COLOUR. I 1 TINS. V 4 GALLON 14 GALLON 1 GALLON j{j I $2.00.189 words
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Article331 1931-03-05 12 POSITION OF THE VATICAN No Assistance m Helping Towards Normality. GOVERNOR'S ACTION APPROVED. lOntral News Wireless.] London. Mar. 3. In the House of Lords to-day Lord Strickland asked for information with reference to. relations between the Foreign Office and the Foreißn CTice of the sovereign331 words
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Article255 1931-03-05 12 Attempts to Reach Final Settlement. I Central News Wiretess.l London. Mar. 3. Sir Miles Lampson. the British Minister ill China, is now m Nanking engaged m conversation* with a view to re-cpening negotiations for the settlement of the question of extraterritoriality. This is the system under which foreigners255 words
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Article139 1931-03-05 12 Lea^u? of Nations Committee to Investigate. IReuter's Service.] London, March 3. The L:b?rian Commit tev of the League of Nation.*, Council, which has been meeting at the Foreign Office sine? Feb. 27 und?r the chairmanship ol Viscount C^cil of Chelwood, has concluded its tftttngi Tha committee decided t'>139 words
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Article126 1931-03-05 12 Germany 9 Agricultural Policy. (Reuters Service. 1 Beilin. Mar. 3. The Government's protective policy for agriculture was considerably whittled down m the RefchftUi k -day. when, although a Communist motion of no eomid.nre m the Minister of AuikqlLlUL. Herr Schieler. v.as rejected by 311 votes to (JO.126 words
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Article153 1931-03-05 12 BRITISH POLICY. A Strong Boycott of the Jews Contemplated. [Heater's WirsMfea.] London. Mar. 3. The indignation of Arabj m Palestine over the letter of Mr. Macdonald to Dr. Weizimnn interpreting the Government's statement of policy m Palestine, far from cooling down, is rising to fever heat, says153 words
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Article222 1931-03-05 12 Fears as to Railway Bondholders. I Heaters bervice.l London. Mar. 3. The House of *-ords to-day passed the third reading, without a division, of the China Indemnity Bill. The Conservative. Lord Danesfort. asked the nature of the negotiations going on with regard to China's obligations to bondholders222 words
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Article108 1931-03-05 12 Economic Relations of Germany and Austria. IMeuter** Wireless.] Yienra. Mar. o. A >tatement is tamed with regard to the conference between Herr Curtius <Gernnn Foreign Mtßtter) and others says that the conference commenced with discussion en the ceneral situation especially as regard matters of particular interest to108 words
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Article104 1931-03-05 12 Troops Deal With Unemployed Demonstrators. I Roller's Wireless. I Albany. New York, Mar. 3. A furious battle waged this morning round the Capitol building, where 200 unemployed who were indulging m noisy demonstration were engaged by the police and State troops, who had been called out104 words
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Article97 1931-03-05 12 Accused Murderer's Wedding. I Reuters Wireless. Paris, Mar. 3. Handcuffed and guarded by two police inspectors Henri Bauer to-day left Sante Prison m a taxicab for the Mairie of the Fourteenth Airondissermnt. where a bright-eyed woman, aged forty, was awaiting him. The judicial authorities had given97 words
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Article56 1931-03-05 12 Senator Borah Advises Recognition. I Reuter 's Service \\ashin?trn. Mar. 4. Senator Borah, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. ha- t advised the administration to recognise the Sovi Government. "I would establish normal relations. I would not thereby endorse ihe theory of Commu! i.-m but I56 words
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Article199 1931-03-05 12 TO OPEN EXHIBITION. Famous Dancer Hostess m Argentina. I Reuter's Wireless.! London, Mar. 3. The Prince of Wales will be invited to visit Canada next year and open the International Wheat Exhibition and Conference to be held at Flegina. Saskatchewan, says Reuter's Ottawa correspondent. The invitation199 words
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Article61 1931-03-05 12 World Levy to Pay For Administration. I Reuter's Service.] London, Mar. 4. Over 8.000 Freemasons presided over by Lord Ampthill. assembled at the Albert Hall and unanimously adopted a resolution for the introduction of the principle of a direct annual charge on every member throughout the world for the61 words
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Article, Illustration342 1931-03-05 12 KUALA LUMPUR VIEWS. Singapore Specimen at R.R.E Inquiries at the Rubber Research Institute, cays the Malay Mail, reveal the fact that preparations there are well advanced for research into the use of rubber for roadways and ihnt shortly the Institute proposes to conduct experiments on rubber roadway342 words
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Article800 1931-03-05 12 "REAL ISLAM." Proposals for its Reorganisation. <By Our Muslim Correspondent). Local Muslims will be interested to know that a meeting convened by the management of the "Real Islam" was held on Sunday at the Moonshi Dispensary, North Bridge Road, to consider ways and means for its800 words
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Article44 1931-03-05 12 Industrial Conference at Oslo. [Reuter*B Wirelesi Oslo. ."M;ii. S. More Intimate co-operation between Oenmark. Holland. Norway and Sweden wa-; urped at a meeting of rem-e:entat:ves of industrial associations of the f-nir countries The conference will be continued at The Hague m Octrh»r44 words
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Article154 1931-03-05 12 Conservative Measure to be Restored. I Router's Wireless.] London, Mar. 4. By a formal motion m the House of Commons this afternoon to withdraw the Trade Disputes Bill m deference to the vital Liberal amendment Government abandoned one of its most cherished election pledges. The Liberals last week154 words
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Article304 1931-03-05 12 We are advisod that the Chief Secretary to Government has appointed Mr. V. A. Lowingcr. F.R.G.S.. as Chairman of th? European Unemployment Committee m place of Mr. D. H. Hampshire. This appointment takes effect ?b from March 1. MM. been m ids before, but the subject is one into Which304 words
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Article93 1931-03-05 12 Marshal Feng Passes Through Tientsin. Tient m, Feb. 21. The story is m circulation here that the erstwhile commander of the northern rebellion, Marshal Feng Yu-hsiang, seized the opportunity offered by the celebration of the Lunar New Year, at Tientsin, to travel through Incognito on Thursday, departing93 words
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Article31 1931-03-05 12 Captain Sped saiieh Ale uioir was entertainned to tea by the Ifakqp community at th: Penans M il.iy Association on Siturdny In hono.ir of his taing warded ths It b. c.31 words
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Article126 1931-03-05 12 SIR A. WHEKLKIfs I \!|.l v All Round Share i; n Follow,. hn( "HEAVY DEPKKU [Centra] Newi w. a petition m bankruptcy i Messrs. Wheeler and Compaj Leicester stockbrokers. There was an all-roun,. Exchange to-day m shans which Sh Annul WheHf-r Gresham Trust Is. Ordinal quoted at126 words
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Article372 1931-03-05 12 Two New Licutonant(ienerals. [Bemet'i ttervta Leas) n. M.ir i Consequent upon the retirement o i Sir Walter Bratthwatl i and c;, :t: Whigham. Lieut -General Sir WUttaiD r and Lieut. -General Sir Cameron BhuU moted Generals. Mfcjor-aeneral sir Edmm.u Irmside and Major c: neral A R THsmti appointed372 words
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Article61 1931-03-05 12 Nearly £3,000,000 Spent Date. ,Re r*i s- > .I. l.rndoi). Mif m the lieu i ol Cmm n I tn questions Mr. A. V XV i c! the Admiralty) nld th on the Singapore Da Iro ludli dock vhich hnd been mcl froa date, was ipproximal I Tin61 words
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Article70 1931-03-05 12 Fatal Proposal to In< i Custom's Tariffs. iHiut i w I prop tal t :i,c:. 11 CUSt4 order to proted agriculture re ponsibli the fall of tbi I raent, whleh >';is dramatically Parliament by Pi mli r Social Democrat! had I non-confidence ol which I The Ga\t70 words
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Article38 1931-03-05 12 Divorce from Dan Wife. r N v V Tii- king, Pfcul Wh ius wife, the Unw r dancer v. the ground «'t erttan m $5'JO week and taturance p $GD,OOO. Mr Wliitrman will every jrear,38 words
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Advertisement8 1931-03-05 12 THE SINGAPORE FREE -PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, IS3X.8 words
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Article258 1931-03-05 13 Don Bradman's Remarkable Record. To make 1.000 runs m one season of firstclass cricket m Australia is a very great performance. To do so three seasons m succession is a superlative one. It is what Don Bradman has done. Last week (says the Sydney Referee) In258 words
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Article135 1931-03-05 13 In the closing Sheffield Shield match m Sydney. W. A. Oldiield wa- at his shimmering best. Among other thing; of artistic action and excellence he did was the catching m each innings of H. Hendry on the leg-side off a glance. Has any other wicket-keeper done such135 words
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Article18 1931-03-05 13 so one more "hole-in-one" was added to the list, with seasonable hilarity. Charles Ambrose m the Mornirs, Pof*.18 words
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Article624 1931-03-05 13 Strong Side Picked to Visit England. General satisfaction is expressed m New Zealr.nd with the selection committee's choice of 14 players who will leave en March 28 on tour of England-the second cricket team fro m the Dominion to visit the Old Country In the absence of624 words
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Article1148 1931-03-05 13 Thrill of Playing to Sound. A witty non-fOlte has described and dis- mi?:-ect th" ectlte gams of golf m three words; •Good aratt ipoilt" Trite and humorous, no lottbt, md well woith quoting and repeating is a neat o'lisiram. But why not live and let live hy1,148 words
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Advertisement241 1931-03-05 13 V FOR HEALTH VITALITY l^ivii^ DRINK IBSI J FRAMROZ'S C ORANGE-SMASH ftt Kovl 302 Years Ago the Haigs began to distil Scots Whisky. Many other distillers followed, but none excelled them, and none can claim the years of experience that belong alone to ffl the Haig family. Xv, \m A241 words
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Advertisement420 1931-03-05 13 I Wrlst and POCKET WATCHES arcurate and elegant. I T) O^W5^ New 1931 patterns I 3^^|^| lIF^- I^^ Also a biff variety of I the Movado TlYiQTO automatic winder m stock. I RENE ULLMANN A^nts I Capitol Buildino; Singapore. I Ask for Catalogues B\ It isn't Quaker unless C^^ it420 words
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Advertisement918 1931-03-05 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON A N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. tONTINLM. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due Sails. MENELAUS For Marseilles, Casablanca, London,918 words
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Advertisement514 1931-03-05 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 Singapore s.s. CITY OP ATHENS Mar. 23 s.s. CITY OF SHANGHAI Apr. 27 HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY514 words
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Advertisement432 1931-03-05 14 P. O. British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated ji England).) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN Du. Tonnaffe. Singapore. 1931> Tonnaue. s, nf l' KARMALA 9.100 Mar.432 words
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Advertisement716 1931-03-05 15 0 S. K. Line id Nfu Yorl': (from Kobe). &pnm FiTis'.u Service.] Hokuroku Maru Apr. 5 f|ct or.a M»d cattle— (Tom Kobe,. Arizona Maru Mar. 28 X -ordam. Hamburg (Bremen* A:. r P Amazon Maru Mar. 16 17 y Elizabeth. Cape Town, Rio dc "^^r B 'os, Montevideo Buenos Aires.716 words
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Advertisement492 1931-03-05 15 OF FAMOUS PRESIDENT LINERS. |R TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON »«Olt SINQAPORS AND PEN AN G Tia COLOMBO. SUEZ WWT SAID, ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES AND GENOA. Atrtw Leave Le» T e ArrNe flfnmu Wiiliw. Penanc. Ne w Terk. P» Van Bum Mar. 16 Mar w Mar. 21 A or 28492 words
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Advertisement849 1931-03-05 15 X.P.M. SONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA] (Incorporated In Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN OOVBRNICUI*. Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to:— Passage, Freight*. Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representative* n the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Ptiutn*. 1 of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU BOOKING849 words
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Advertisement531 1931-03-05 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 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,613 tons). The ij. marella is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de531 words
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Advertisement677 1931-03-05 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. fl Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin n and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jeran- It tut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thurs- c day and Friday. «l am a Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.v Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a.ia677 words
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Advertisement410 1931-03-05 16 m.v. MALABAR Consignees of cargo per the above steamer rom Sydney (arrived Feb. 27, 1931) are hereby lotifled that a General Survey of all cargo inded m a damaged condition will be held at iodown No. 48-9 on Monday March 9th, 1931 t 9 a.m. No further Survey will be410 words
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Advertisement511 1931-03-05 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. nc (Incorporated In USA.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Due galls Oot M.S. SILVERWALNUT Mar. 12 Mar. 18 M.S. SILVERPALM Apr. 7 Apr 13 Apr 2l May n For rates and other particulars please apply511 words
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Article149 1931-03-05 17 ull take place irom Blakan .uid 18 commencing at 6 a.m. outtwm. Masters of shipping inp.ly. q q p Doumcr i.x replacing 0m m. i lis from Inrio-Gimui. lien- M Thursday, 3nd Singapore for ■niton on Alipore has left Hon? Kong orrtve at this Port at 3 ML i -.lstant.149 words
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Article597 1931-03-05 17 on Friday at 9. 3U a.m. child and Infant, Mi i .1 A. P. Proctor. Miss is Bhcphered, Lt. Mr F L. Chapman. Miss P. Carroll. Mr. P. Un. G J GKmcur. Mr Adkms. Mr. A C. Cun- C Wohrer, Capt. L. c. Mr. H. M. Cuff. MMI597 words
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Article13 1931-03-05 17 J«i from Singapore a> Mr Wednesday. Mr. j lt. Krayenhoff. Mr.13 words
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Article897 1931-03-05 17 Ships Collide m a Blizzard. Shortly after leaving Kobe the Messagerie Maritime liner Porthos rammed and sank a small Japanese steamer, the Kikusui Maru. There were 75 passengers aboard the Japanese vessel, and nearly a hundred including the crew. Of thr^e eleven passengers were drowned. The collision897 words
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Article176 1931-03-05 17 The P. and O. Somali, which recently passed through on her maiden trip, is the first of a new class of fast cargo ships specially designed for the China trade. From Shanghai homeward these vessels will maintain approximately the same speed as the mail steamers, and will make the voyage176 words
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Article230 1931-03-05 17 £50,000 Worth of "Furniture" Seized. I Reuter's Wireless.] New York, Mar. 3. One cf the most notorious "mother ships" of Rum Row. namely the Johan Manning, sprang a leak and sank off New York on Sunday night. Her crew of twelve were rescued by a British freighter. A230 words
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Article103 1931-03-05 17 U.S. Coastguard Patrol Exonerated. Washington. The report of the inquiry of the Coastguard Board into the capture of the British rumrunner Josephine X.. m which her master. Captain Cluett. was killed by a shell fired by a United States patrol boat, has now been issued. It exonerates the103 words
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Article208 1931-03-05 17 North German Lloyd Liner Due To-morrow. The North German Lloyd Columbus, being on her second world cruise, is expected to arrive at Singapore at 6 a.m. to-morrow. It will be recalled that this vessel is one of the company's three express liners, m service across the Atlantic, the208 words
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Article230 1931-03-05 17 Casualty Returns for 1930. Casualty returns of vessels of 500 tons gross and upwards prepared by the Liverpool Underwriters' Association show that during last year 148 vessels, of 351,275 tons gross, were posted m the Loss Book as lost. Of these 130, of 332.810 tons gross, were steam230 words
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Article72 1931-03-05 17 Per K.N.I.L.M. plane from Netherlands East Indies to Singapore on Tuesday: Mr. I. Fletcher, Mrs. Fletcher. Mr. I. Seybold, Mrs. S. M. Spencer. Miss L. V. Spencer. Per P. and O. Malwa: K. Fujimura, F. L. Smith. J. Marcus, J. F. Maelennan, Mr. and Mrs. Yang Tze Suang,72 words
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Advertisement396 1931-03-05 17 *he New /Kf~-> SCENIC BOUTE «wontf» Nature's Wonderland* The Canadian Boekies Cross Canada from Vancouver by the route of the fell 31 1 tUde^ nd easiest of transcon! wafcfid Yet jf" c Ughest Canadian Rocky peaks and the rugged wonder of Jasper National Part For BMUeto UMtw app,, to L396 words
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Advertisement217 1931-03-05 17 HENDERSON LINK. SCHEDULE OF SAILINGS By Fortnightly Passenger Steamers Between Rangoon. Marseilles and England. HOMEWARD SAILINGS. Port of Disembarkation Plymouth. Leave Rangoon 1931. BHAMO Mar 28 SAGAING Apr. 11 A.MARArOORA Apr. 25 BURMA May 9 YOMA May 23 PEGU j un c UHINDWIN June 20 KEMMENDiMS July 4 BIiAMO July217 words
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Article371 1931-03-05 18 PASTON FAMILY. A High Court Decision. Mr. Justice Maugham, m 5 M Chancery Division, gave permission for the Paston letters, a valuable and historic collection of flftoanth'■cntury documents, to b? offered for r.\le by auction. "I want the sun to b? a substantial one" 1?371 words
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Article355 1931-03-05 18 Cigars and Drinks For Ship's Captain. Lord Sanderson, the new. blind, Socialist peer, formerly Mr. Hc:n- Sanderson Furniss. who comes of famous north-country families. Is "a man and a brotluT." with no rooted hostility to occasional jollity, and willing to tall a funny story against himself. He355 words
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Article202 1931-03-05 18 Deficit to be Met by Borrowing. Bombay, Feb. 18. An echo of the world-wide trade depression and of the effects of civil disobedience In India was heard m the Bombay Legislative Council this afternoon, when Mr. G. B. Pradhan, Finance Member, pre-ented the Budget Estimates for 1931-32. It202 words
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Article206 1931-03-05 18 300 Theatres Under His Control. Mr. William Evans— the controller oi thgreatest cinema theatre group m Europe has resigned from the G ram jnt -British Film Corporation. This v\:^t cc:.i- :\i ccntrob will over 300 theatres, being an ;.::iL.. motion of tha Provincial Clnematoffrapfa Theatres, Ltd.. and206 words
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Article145 1931-03-05 18 Quarrel With Railway Authorities. A man's rrsolv? to walk everywhere he had to go sincL' be quanelk-d with a railway company several yr.irs ago was described at an inquest on Mr. William lona Grylls. a retired architect, of Underwood. Caorphilly, Wales. He was found dying en145 words
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Advertisement440 1931-03-05 18 W. 1056 <^\ r m skin <W^ DISEAJS TN our climate where skin ments is that Zam-iiuk\ ii bai x soon becomes harsh, dry «o kiftbly txf d and Inflamed neftlec, of any «2j?%i% itching pimple, rash, sore- eczema, scaly psoriasis, rava^irS ness or even a tiny insect ringworm and440 words
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Advertisement327 1931-03-05 18 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK. OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Hong Kong Saigon Amritsar iloilo Semarang327 words
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Advertisement459 1931-03-05 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.G45.305 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq.. J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelford. Esq., Sir Thomas Catto, Bart. LONDON BANKERS.459 words
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Advertisement150 1931-03-05 18 THE SOUTH I M BRITISH INSI'RANCE TOMPtw FIRE. MARINE. ;\W AND MOTOR AB INSURANCE ACCEPTS* LOWEST CUEBBNT li \TFS L. C. MARGOLIOU7-: v, n^ Office: 2. Finlav en PERSONAL ACCIDENT FATAL ACCIDENTS arc HAVE you made provision tot of your dependents should overtake you IT only costs $15 yearly to150 words
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Article363 1931-03-05 19 Market (icnerally Quiet Singapore, Mar. 3. lave bean experienced m it the we.'k. and Tin .in.tll appreciation despiie th;/ the Tin Restriction ..pproved. and now only •ion by llm Governmere ki ;i -mail ch-mand London for the investment i.illtT now appear Support i- still ladling h Mining concerns363 words
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Article15 1931-03-05 19 V- York 1 ni'm. Mar. prlets include 4m I Telephones 196 fork)15 words
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Article58 1931-03-05 19 Investigation by Tariff Commission. [Rcu'er's Service] Washington, Mar. 4. The House of Representatives has adopted a vivoluticn ordering a Tariff Commission investiu.Uion into oil imports from all countries exporting over 2,000.000 barrels of crude oil to the United States m the past two years. This will include58 words
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Article657 1931-03-05 19 Dutch East Indies Set The Pace. 'From Our Own Correspondent.] London. Feb. 5. The Dutch East Indies with their natural advantages, are I am afraid, continuing to disorganise the markets of the world. Almost every few days we have instances of thir.. One nv.mth ago we657 words
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Article14 1931-03-05 19 North. American 84 Tit. In. Tel. and Tel. 32 Westinehouse 98*4. General Electric 55%.14 words
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Article82 1931-03-05 19 RUBBER UP Effect of Restriction Announcement. I Central News Wireless. 1 London. Mar. 3. The reopening m London of the whole question of rubber restriction caused an improvement hi Mincing Lane commodity market, the ♦vice rising from 313 16d. to 4> K d. per lb. Rubber Trusts rose 3s. to82 words
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Article434 1931-03-05 19 To-Day 's Price Changes. EXCHANGE RATES. March 4. SELLING. London 4 months' sight 2|3 27|32 London 3 months' sight 2|3 13(16 London. 60 days' sight 2i3 25|32 London 30 days' sight 2 3 3 4 London, demand 213 23 32 London, T. T. 2|3 11|1« Lyons and Paris, demand 1430434 words
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Article735 1931-03-05 19 WEDNESDAY. MAR. 4TH. CLOSING QUOTATIONS. rfuyers be.iers. Asam Kumbang 22s 23s Ayer Hitams Tin (ss> Us 6d 12s 6d Bangrin Tin 12s 9d 13s 6d Balang Padang ($1) 10 15 Batu Caves ($1) 40 50 Bukit Arang ($n 36 40 Burmah Malay <£> 10s 6d 12s norn735 words
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Article121 1931-03-05 19 LYALL EVATTS DAILY REPORT. Singapore. March Rubber has firmed up to-day, on ihe latest restriction rumour but tin. now restricted. ha.s dropped m price. Rubber shai ?s are marked up. but practically no business has been possible. The following are nominal buying quotations:— Mentakabs 26 Scudais 1.07 'a. Malaka Pindas121 words
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Article75 1931-03-05 19 Foreign Imports of tin ore during the month of February. 1931. Country of Origin. Tons. Dutch East Indies Banka and Biliiton 2.2C3 French Indo-China HI Union of Soutn Africa 83 Total 4.218 This return represents imports during the calendar month, irrespective of date of receipt of shipping75 words
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Article69 1931-03-05 19 The Accounts of the Mnlaya Consolidated Tin Dredging Compar.y show a mining profit of £9.909 for the y«»r enSed September 30. to which is added sundry receipts amounting to £61. London and head office expenses, interest charges, and depreciation etc., total £21.029. so that there was a69 words
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Article44 1931-03-05 19 (Central News Wireless.] London. >lar. 3. The approximate revenue derived from duties on imported goods during the first nine months of the current financial year was £99.644,000. Coal exports m January were 3.270.000 tons compared with 4.600.000 m the previous year.44 words
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Article39 1931-03-05 19 Adamson, Gilfillan :»nd Co., Penatig, Agents: Hitpm Tin 347 39 ckls. J. S. M. Ronnie. Agents: Pclcpah Vall-y 55.000: Koti Tin^i 58.000: Siginttaf 26.000: Clovelly 21.700: Kuala KL>pis 18.200; Tuigkok Rubber 23.603: Cantan Kuantan 26.605.39 words
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247 1931-03-05 19 March 4th.. 1! o'clock noon Buyers Sellers. R S.S. equal to London Standard, Spot 12 13 Standard R.S.S. on Tender March 13 13 April 13.. 13 May 13", 14 April-June 13 T 14 s July-Sept. 14 14', Tone of Murket: Steady. Latest Coble: London Spot247 words
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Article128 1931-03-05 19 The Singapore Chamber of OOMMVM Rubber Association held its 1007 th. auction yesterday, when there was catalogued 1.763.728 lbs.. 787.39 tons. Offered 1.639.710 lbs.; 732.02 tons. SoJd 1.176,625 lbs.; 525.28 tons. Spot. London 4 x lM New York 8 cents PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smcked Sheet. Cent* IVr128 words
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Article152 1931-03-05 19 MACPHAIL CO.'S DAILY REPORT. Singapore. Mar. 4. Tin. Firmer.— Punkahs 14s 15s. Idrb 8s 8s 6d. Pftngnga River., 3s 6d 4s 6d. Bunfri Luas 112 1.15. Johans 24 27. RaiKau Pr-fs 40 45 Kuchais M 98. Talam Mines 60 70. Malaya Consols 19.. 21.. KfafeM 1.12 1.16. Hitarn Tin 17152 words
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Article45 1931-03-05 19 Negotiations With London Bankers. Lor. Jon. Mar. 3. M. Diomede, Ooveruur of the Bank of O recce, is visiting London, to hold conversations with bankers m the City with a view to raising an -8.000.000 loan for the completion of public vbrks.45 words
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Article50 1931-03-05 19 Increased Duties to Meet Serious Crisis. [Keutera UeitMit.] Berne, M.»r. S. With the object of helping the Bwiss cotton todustry, which is al present encountering "a rery serious crisis," new tariii. effectrvc from March iv Increases the duty on cotton goods from 25 to 83 per cent.50 words
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Article152 1931-03-05 19 ThC K.N.I I. M < Royal Dutch Indian rways) an- Celebrating to-daj the first anniversary of the weekiy Sinyjporp-Palombanß— Batavia— air service. Although the returns for the first year might have been better, m view of the unfaYourabl* economic conditiona m the straits a.s well i iv152 words
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Article78 1931-03-05 19 [British Radio—Official Service.] Ru*by, Mar. :i. Foreign exchanges are: Airaimlim 12.11... Athens 375, Bombay Is. s*d, Berlin 20 43. Brussels 34.84. Bucharest 817. Rio 4 |.lf, Buenos Aires 17%, Coprnliagen 18.16', G ••m-v* 25.23.. Hi-lsingfors 193. Hong Kon« 10-.d Lisbon 108.25. Madrid 45.65, Milan 91.11%, Monte Video 35..., New78 words
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Advertisement73 1931-03-05 19 ASSETS E^EED $11,000,000. ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $38 000 000 1 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 Life73 words
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Advertisement64 1931-03-05 19 |j Royal Exchange I What do you connect with these two words 3 1 1 Insurance jfl X Then why not give this old established jfi Corporation the benefit of your connection and 2 be assured of complete satisfaction. {9 TRovial Eycbanac Hssurancc. I ij INCORPORATED A D 1720 S64 words
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Article385 1931-03-05 20 AUSTRALIA BEATEN. Bradman's First "Duck" m International. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] Sydney, Mar. 4. West-Indies: 350 for 6 (dec.) and 124 for 5 (dec.) Australia: 224 and 220. West Indies won by 30 runs. The concluding day here to-day of the fifth and last Test match of385 words
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Article34 1931-03-05 20 Exeter and Chelsea Knocked Out. I Router's Service.] London. Mar. 4. FA. Cup replays to-day resulted as follows Chelsea 0. Birmingham 3. Exeter 2. Sunderland 4 Wolverhampton 1. West Bromwrh 234 words
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Article92 1931-03-05 20 St. Mirren In The Semi-Final. fßeuter's Service.] London, Mar. 3. The replay of the fourth round tie m the Scottish Cup competition between St. MirTen and Third Lanark, uvho drew at Third Lanark headquarters I—l1 1 on Saturday) was played at Paisley to-day and resulted m a win92 words
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Article81 1931-03-05 20 Lacoste and Brugnon m Same Hospital. f Central News Wireless.] Pans, Mar. 4. Rene Lacoste. former French tennis champion Is seriously ill m a Paris hospital. It is feared that he will be unable to play m any competition this year and if he does recover he81 words
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Article153 1931-03-05 20 Results and Draw m Cup Competition. London, Feb. 21. The matches played m the second round oi the Rugby League Cup to-day resulted as follows. Bramley 0. Upham 11. Castle ford 2, St. Helen's 8. Wigan H. 13. Hunslet 12. Warrington S, St. Helen's Rec. 0. Sal ford153 words
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Article23 1931-03-05 20 The Rev W. E. Horley. M.B.E. will preach m the Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church, 4 Port Canning Road, at 5.30 p.m. Sunday evening.23 words
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Article493 1931-03-05 20 RACING FAULT-FINDERS. Their Charges Often Unwarranted. An Australian paper has the following interesting article on racing faults: Fair criticism is something to be welcomed, but there are followers of racing who are only happy when they are throwing doubts upon its cleanness and that of everyone associated493 words
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Article183 1931-03-05 20 Amongst action taken at a meeting of the General Committee held on February 27th. was the following Approved expenditure of $600. m addition to amount provided of $10,000. for purchase of sculptures for Municipal Offices. Confirmed the following recommendations by Committee No. 6: Confirmed decision of Ground Committee183 words
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Article42 1931-03-05 20 TIES FOR FRIDAY. Mixed Doubles Open. Mrs. Stephenson and Wise vs. Mrs. Haines and Walmsley. Mrs. Wigglesworth and Stringfellow vs. Mrs. Drew and Bateman. Men's Doubles Handicap. Stewart Brown and Droogleever owe 4 vs. McMullan and Hudson owe 15.42 words
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Article43 1931-03-05 20 A tennis tournament will be held at the SRC. commencing from the 16th instant. Entries will close on the 11th instant and the events are Championship Singles and Doubles. "A" and "B" Singles, Veterans' Singles, Mixed Doubles and Ladies' Singles.43 words
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Article26 1931-03-05 20 March Medal and Spoon. The March Medal (Bogey) will be played for on Saturday and Sunday, and the Ladies' Spoon (Stroke) on Monday.26 words
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Article91 1931-03-05 20 Th Singapore Flying Club further ennced their Soccer reputation on the 3H.8.J.5.C. ground last evening by beating the R.A.P. (Scr:c-:its' Mess) by 4 Roals .to 1. The larger and lighter golf ball which is now standard m the United States will be subjected to a test at Wentworth on April91 words
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Article1122 1931-03-05 20 PENANG CRICKET LOSS. But Revenge Taken at Polo. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Feb. 25. A week full of interest for local sportsmen. A Bangkok team of cricketers went to Penang and met with defeat but won a one day match played at Sungei Patani the following1,122 words
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Article467 1931-03-05 20 EXPENSES PROBLEM. Why Cotton May Not Take Part. London, Jan. 27. Considerable surprise was expressed m golf circles when it became known that Henry Cotton, the leader of the young professionals m this country, has so far found it impossible to accept the place offered him m467 words
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Article155 1931-03-05 20 Interesting Exhibition m Singapore. There was a large gathering at the Japanese Club. Selegie Road, last evening, to welcome Mr. S. lizuka, who is a well-known member of the Singapore Japanese community and also a well-known Ju-Jitsu enthusiast. He is a prominent member of the Ju-Jitsu Association )f Japan,155 words
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Article169 1931-03-05 20 Scotland Lucky to Draw With Ireland. London, Feb. 21. The Association Football International between Ireland and Scotland at Belfast ended m a draw, neither side scoring. The weather was ideal. 20.000 spectators had assembled to witnpss the forty-third soccer meeting. Scotland, aided by the breeze, penned up Ireland169 words
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Article165 1931-03-05 20 There have been several functions arranged m his honour during the week m Bangkok, and Prince Damrong and two of his daughters were (present when old friends of the doctor dined together to wish him God Speed. Miss Dora Gordine of Johore. who is leaving for Singapore on Saturday, has165 words
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