The Straits Times, 30 April 1934
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Title Section38 1934-04-30 1 The Straits Times [■BTABLISHED NXAKLT A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, APRIL SO, 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS The Straits Times 26 PAGES. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, APRIL 30, 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS.38 words
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Advertisement233 1934-04-30 1 SINGAPORE: 78, CECIL BT. CPHONC 8161). j visit! OUR NEW j SHOWROOMS. J PASKOE CO. j CORNWALL HOUSE 11, Ordttrd Ed. WHY IS BRAND'S" i NAME SO TRUSTED? ®THE ORIGIN OF THE FAMOUS FIRM OF BRAND a CO. AND THEIR "A1" PRODUCTS WAS IN THE KITCHENS Products OF KING GEORGE233 words
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Advertisement312 1934-04-30 1 I \J\wKUALA UtMMJR: 28. JAVA ST. CPHONC 3«93» W^*J9m?jjF+ II %JzZ^\ uß"^sl»'^L^»^mY\ 60 CENTS PER PACKET Ja. I VEGETABLE SEEDS:- U<fa{ &uhi 6/l(fM \%3£2j£rmiS&M& 3O cents per packet 'J'fyukhAbl/eoe/iMu I^-^^^J j^^^Sm AN UNPARALLELED RECORD l^^r-T.l M FOR THE FIFTH TIME SINCE 1921 THE CUP l&^ScJT^Sl* F R E MOST MERITORIOUS312 words
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Advertisement527 1934-04-30 2 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated to England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8 N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS llAJatmrß GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LOrTDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Due Tonnage Spore BHUTAN 8.100 May 10 RAWALPINDI 17.000 May527 words
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Advertisement651 1934-04-30 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. GENERAL PASSENCER AGENTS FOR CUNARD LINE. (Incorporated In Japau) TO LONDON. Naftlos, Htndaw LiiIii, Antwerp Mtotai and Mlfilli Vessels Tonnage Due 8*11 rUSHIMI MARU 10,900 May 2 S I l'AKOZAKI MARU 10.4*0 May IS 17 t TZRTJKUNI MARU 13,000 May W 10 HAKUSAN MAR? 10.400 June IS 14651 words
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Advertisement952 1934-04-30 2 THE EAST ASIATIC GO. LIMITED. (Incorporated In Denmark) PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. TO QBHM, LONDON. ROTTERDAM. HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN A mil From From From B*pon Sflusooft IHjrt I^iiany. HMI LALANDIA 1/5 1/1 i/% A/% t MSONIA 23/6 23/5 JB/S J5/S t ALSLA 1J/8 11/6 13/6 15/6 BORINOIA 3/7 3/7 4/7952 words
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Advertisement1120 1934-04-30 2 5? B^^T^^ O |,lv?SA?{oN L S > T ?Jd US O«^TAL L.NR INTOBANC? BUN SHIPPING CO LTD T "TJisr^ui* 0^ awht BBd lmt>nmm RAILWAYS. I Tae Federated Malay Stales Ba-wayj^^Tbe stoyal SUte Ralrw.y. of Stea* -X-^T^S^.U, Airway. uJ"l*£ £SLX%£L att-U The BLUE FUNNEL LINE REGULAR SERVICE TO MAKSULLES. LONDON, AMSTERDAM.1,120 words
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Article554 1934-04-30 3 *New Process' Consignmen From Queensland. A consignment of Australian chilled beef from Queensland by Messrs. Alfred Holt and Company's Blue Funnel liner Idomeneus has been described by experts as the best consignment that has so far arrived in Great Britain from Australia. Under normal conditions chilled554 words
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Article121 1934-04-30 3 Valuable Work Ended By Death Of Mariner. Secrets which may have led to important improvements In compass adjustment on board ships have been lost by th? death of Andrew Fotheringham, master mariner, which was reported recently at Vancouver. Nine yeE.rs ago. when Fotheringham feared that his studies, which121 words
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Article72 1934-04-30 3 River Steamers Must Provide Lifebelts. The Canton Bureau of Port Affairs, In a public notice Issued recently, orders that river steamers, besides providing lifeboats for the safety of passengers, must also provide enough lifebelts. As there might not be enough lifebelts in the Canton market at present to72 words
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Article280 1934-04-30 3 Heroism Of Officer Of The Kutsang. The heroism of a British Mercantile Marine officer last year was nttin b -iy honoured In Hong Kong when His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government presented Mr. R. E Smith, Chief Officer of the steamer Kutsang. with the Bronze Medal and280 words
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Article135 1934-04-30 3 BUENOS AIRES MARU. Jap.. 5.829 tons. from Yokohama 30-4, for Buenos Aires via Ports. AJAX. Brit., 4,802 tons, from Yokohama 30-4, for Glasgow 2-5. LEVEFtPEISEN. Ger.. 4.363 tons, from Dairen 30-4, for Colombo 3t-4. HAMBURG MARU. Jap.. 3.158 tons, from Calcutta 30-4, for Japan via Hong Kong 1-5.135 words
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Article28 1934-04-30 3 The Somali has left Hong Kong and is expected to arrive at this port at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. She will proceed alongside the S.H.B. wharf.28 words
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Article160 1934-04-30 3 London-Birmingham Waterway. Work is now well in progress on the scheme of widening and deepening the canal between Birmingham and London, at the cost of £1,000,000. The scheme Involves not only the widening of a large section of the canal, but also the reconstruction of 51 locks, while160 words
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Article41 1934-04-30 3 The Conte Verde is due here tomorrow from Trieste. Venice, Brindisi. Port Said, Suez. Bombay and Colombo. She will berth alongside the S.H.B. wharves and will sail again the same day at 5 p.m. for Hong Kong and Shanghai.41 words
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Article507 1934-04-30 3 THE SINGING PROPELLER." Shipbuilders Win Final Appeal. In the House of Lords, recently, Lords Tomlin, Warrington of Clyffe, Russell of Killowen, Macmillan and Wright gave Judgment upon the appeal of Messrs. Cammell Laird and Co., Shipbuilders, of Blrkenhead, from an order of the Court of Appeal, dated Mar. 1, 1933,507 words
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Article125 1934-04-30 3 Monday, April 30. Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to Ski I If Sw GodowD GaU Mmm Bast Wharf Buenos Aires KEPPKL HARBOUR. Main Wharf T.S. Cable, Phoboe. >'U Wharf NIL Coal Wharf NIL VESSELS IN DRX DOCKS. Tanjon* Pafar. Albert Dock NU. Victoria Dock Magnet. Keppel125 words
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Article44 1934-04-30 3 The Rynoh Maru reported a 10. of about fifty feet long, 3 feet In diameter drifting In Lat. 4' 35" N. Long 106' 40" E. A derelict junk dangerous to navigaj tlon was reported 28 1 11.05" N. 122' 12" E. on Apr. 25.44 words
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Advertisement734 1934-04-30 3 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated In FM.M.) LLOYDS AGENTS:•BOOKDJO. AGENTS, IMPERIAL AIRWAYS. MLS. BLT& AND SIAM STATES RAILWAYS. TELEPHONE: Fn-lfht HU Passage 54 JI CANADIAN PACIFIC. (Incorporated in England) STEAMSHIPS LIMITED. STEAMSHITS— RAILWAYS HOTELS— EXT RESS. (Incorporated In England). REDUCED FARES SINGAPORE TO EURQP& First Class From £106.4.6 Up Connecting with734 words
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Advertisement455 1934-04-30 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England.) "ELLERMAN" LINE. FOR HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM HAMBURG Via rwto and S««« CawU. Dim Sail* Steamer 8-pore B'por* CITY OF LILIJC Apr. 38 May t CITY OF ATHBNB May 14 May 1( OTTY OF HANKOW May SO June I OTTY OF ■ABTBOORNE June455 words
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Miscellaneous69 1934-04-30 3 SINGAPORE WEATHER REPORT. Stations Yesterday Last night Max. Rainfall Bright Mm. temp. ins. Sunshine temp. •F hrs. *F Alor Star 86 2.10 2.7 74 Sitiawan 90 Nil 4.5 73 K. Trengganu 89 NU 9.7 73 Bukit Jeram 87 0.02 3.7 73 Malacca 86 0.07 7.3 72 Singapore (Mt. Faben 8969 words
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Miscellaneous61 1934-04-30 3 TIDE TABLES. Monday, April M. H. W. 11.19 am, 8 ft I in, 1047 p.m.. S ft 8 in. L. W. 4.49 am., 6 in., *M p.m.. 2 ft. 8 in. TMMter, Kay 1. H W. 12 noon, 8 ft. 3 in., 11J0 pjn., 9 ft. 3 In. L. W.61 words
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Advertisement446 1934-04-30 4 SITUATIONS VACANT Whea applying foe aay position advertised tat these columns send eoptes of testimonials. Do not oead originals. EUROPEAN LADY TO MANAGE LIBRARY in Singapore. Full time occupation. Apply with full particulars to Box No. 628, Straits Tunes. WANTED lnimed atcly for Mine in Perak fully qualified Diesel Engineer,446 words
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Advertisement758 1934-04-30 4 MOTOR VEHICLES FOR BALE, MORRIS ISIS SALOON, smart appearance, good running order. $950. Bex No. 623, Straits Times. WANTED, TOURING CAR, 4 or light 8 no objection. 1926 model must stand Inspection. Cash. State make. Price etc., to Box No. 626, Straits Times. FOR SAiJC, Morris Oxford Saloon Car. Late758 words
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Advertisement692 1934-04-30 4 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET Oronnd ft First Floor, Robinson Road. Separately or together. United Engineers. TO LET. OFFICES at 4 and 4-A. Prince Bt, top floor and No. S3. Raffles Hace ApplyKoh Chew Bee. 139. KlUlnery Road. TO LET, Office Flat, 3rd floor of the Banqne de Lindochine Building, very692 words
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Advertisement765 1934-04-30 4 FOR SALE. CHBAP scribbling pads— for workshops, schools and ofßni sis advertisement in this Issue. THOROUGHBRED AUSTRALIAN RETRIEVER DOG 18 months old. chocolate colour Sl2O. Apply 287. Orchard Road. SIDEBOARD DESK, Settee, desk, tables, standard lamps, fan. large mosquito nets, large rattan settees. Box No. 624, Straits Tune*. WONDER-MIST cleans765 words
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Advertisement869 1934-04-30 4 PUBLIC NOTICES. LOCAL EMPLOYERS SAVING VACANCIES FOB EUROPEANS ABB URGKO TO CONSULT THB CHAIRMAN OF TH i EUROPEAN UNEMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE AT THB T.M.C.A. SINGAPORE. THE KEDAH RUBBER COMPANY LTD, (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) NOTICE OF DIVIDEND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Directors have declared a Dividend of 5%869 words
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Advertisement346 1934-04-30 4 BUSINESS CARDS. FIGARO BEAUTY CREATIONS THE S8 PERMANENT WAVE •V EUKOPEAN IJiDY EXPERTS BAFFLES HOTEL (Room 120) and al 93 Bras Bwtah Road MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE. Mrs. HABU and Mis* HANA 80. WATERLOO STREET. Telephone 7467. SWEDISH MASSAGE Cart. Masseuse from Swrdhh Srhool of Massage, London. 250 Orchard346 words
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Miscellaneous179 1934-04-30 4 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Singapore Within Outside Without Malaya Malaya Postage. Monthly 3.00 4.00 f 2.58 (Joartdiy 8.50 $12.00 7.58 Half Yearly $1700 $24.00 $15.00 Yearly $34.8* $484* 830.00 Note. OuUUtion cheques should include the usual bank div-oont. ADVERTISEMENT RATES The charges and instructions for CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS are as under:— 25 cento179 words
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Article240 1934-04-30 5 A Motor-way Through Mt. Blanc. French and Italian delegates met at Bonnevllle, In the Haut Savole, on Apr. 15, to discuss the project of building a motor highway, with twin tunnels, each seven and three-quarter miles long, thiough Mont Blanc. M. Monod, the engineer, who prepared240 words
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Article219 1934-04-30 5 French Executioner's Record. M. Delbler. who travels about France with his guillotine in order to carry out death sentences, has now completed his 300 th execution. This took place in Corsica when at dawn on Apr. 14, In front of the Bastia Prison, he beheaded Jean Baptlste Torre,219 words
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Article105 1934-04-30 5 Strange Claim By Living Buddha. Nionar Hutukutu, the Living Buddha, of Sikang, who recently arrived in Canton, tells his faithful followers how to avoid gas poisoning in the event of war, according to the Canton Gazette. This may be done by reciting the 21 charms or litanies105 words
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Article305 1934-04-30 5 Bengal Artists' Reply To Critic. Four Bengal artists, Messrs. S. Chaudhury and D. K. Burman, who' were engaged to decorate India House In London, r.nd Mesrs. K. Roy and A. P Banerjee have Issued a statement on the present position of Indian art. j Referring305 words
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Article117 1934-04-30 5 When Antony Caught A Kipper. An entertaining account of divers through the ages was given by Sir Robert Davis, who addressed the Royal Society of Arts on the art of diving. He quoted Plutarch's account of a fishing contest In which Antony condescended to take part before117 words
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Article200 1934-04-30 5 Terrorist Suspects Arrested. Chlttagong. Apr. 16 A report of the discovery of arm.-? and terrorist literature comes from the proclaimed area in the Interior ot Chittagong district. It is stated that, on receipt of information a force of troops and pollac surrounded the house of the200 words
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Article139 1934-04-30 5 What Army Census May Reveal* I Is the horse a dying species, asks a I Daily Mail correspondent. j The census which the Army Coun'cll has ordered on May 12 of all I horses in the country is likely to produce some disturbing statistics for horse-lovers. It139 words
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Advertisement347 1934-04-30 5 HOTE L S TO-DAY COCKTAIL DANCE (MAKAN KETCHIL) 6.30 TO 8.15 P.M. DANCE (INFORMAL) 9.45 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT SATURDAY, MAY STH SPECIAL DINNER AND RACE BALL ENTENSION TO 2 A.M. HENRY ARTIST-MAGICIAN IN MAGIC AND ART. MISS VERE DE VERE INTERNATIONAL DANCER RAFFLES CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA PHONE 5381. SEA VIEW HOTEL347 words
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Advertisement55 1934-04-30 5 FURTHER LARGE SHIPMENTS TO MEET THE EVES INCREASING POPULARITY OF "MILNES" H.T. UNITS UnUmatlcaU/ charged from L. T. AccunoU tor "BLOCK" PLATE-LESS ACCUMULATORS (2 volU 8" mmp. boon). —Sole Aerate— RADIO SERVICE CO. OF MALAYA, LTD. broadcast HOUSE, 6 j4va stree^ KUALA LUMPUR. t. Orrhard RacA SINGAPORE. Owners S Operators55 words
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Advertisement18 1934-04-30 5 FOO WOONG Shanghai Tailor. Dresses of Newest Fashion. Moderate charges— Best materials. 59 Stamford Road. Eu Court, Singapore.18 words
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Miscellaneous513 1934-04-30 5 SINGAPORE. Following Is the wireless programme of Station "Z.H.1." Singapore (wavelength 49.9 m.) (owned and operated by Radio Service Co., of Malaya Ltd., 2 Orchard Road): MONDAY, APR. 30. 6 p.m. Recorded music. 6.30 Relay of dance music by Raises Hotel Dance Orchestra (directed by Dan Hop- kins). -6.45 News513 words
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Miscellaneous62 1934-04-30 5 PHOHI-HOLLAND Following Is programme of PhohlHolland (wavelength 25.57 M.):— TODAY. 8 p.m. Dutch National Anthem. 6.10 Children's half hour by Suez Wintershofen In connection with the birthday of Princess Juliana of Holland. 0.35 Carillon concert by Mr. J. Vincent. 8.50 Records. 9 Announcer answers listeners reports. 9.20 Records. 9.30 Sports62 words
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Miscellaneous150 1934-04-30 5 Today's Crossword Puzzle (CLUES.) ACROSS. 2° Echoing back 21. Superintends 23. Hearing organ 1. Wrote ts. Scratch 4. On condition 26. Trapped 9. Musical diamai 29. Proprietor 10. Absolute 30. At that place. 12. Vibration 13. Viewed with reverence IS. Spoil i7i soak" Solution Of Sat unlay" 22. Hardens 24.150 words
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2513 1934-04-30 6 Longer Range, Bigger Pay-load, Leu Cost British Air Tourist* Abroad 8,000 Private Journeys In 1933 Helping The Touring Pilot*— Largest Landplane liner Flics Luxury In Air Travel. (By Our Aviation Correspondent.) London, Apr. 3. Events are inarching rapidly in the organisation of2,513 words
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Article177 1934-04-30 6 Wise Old Crows Leave Unsafe Oak. For 90 years crows built their nets in the branches of a towering oak at Dimbath. Ogmore Vale, Glamorgan. Recently the birds moved to another tree. The ancient oak, which for 200 years had mocked the fiercest storm, tottered, a l«w177 words
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Article203 1934-04-30 6 Using Nations Capital As Revenue. Writing in the correspondence columns of the Morning Post, Mr. George Browning, of Constant Spring, Lumley. Emsworth, reveals that the amount paid In estate duty and succession duty for the past 21 years was M follows: Mr. Browning comments: One thousand203 words
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Article80 1934-04-30 6 More Than 6,000 Names In List. Messrs. Hutchlnson and Co. (Publishers), Ltd., announce that they will Issue in the near future a "Women's Who's Who," devoted exclusively to women and their activities. The list has taken two years to prepare and contains the names of 150 women80 words
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Article56 1934-04-30 6 The catch of a queer fish, never before seen in Canton waters, was made by Cheong Kou, a fisherman of Fong Chuen, Canton, say: the Canton Gazette. The fish Is over a foot In length, greenish in colour, with red spots and two big teeth like hooks.56 words
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Article165 1934-04-30 6 Admiralty Orders New Form Of Salute. By Admiralty instructions the safety- Srst campaign on land is being extended to the Navy. Current Fleet orders read: "Salutes by officers and men riding bycycles or driving motor vehicles will in future be macie In the ordinary way with the165 words
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Advertisement122 1934-04-30 6 Since 1925 The Leaders in Malaya KELVINATOR ELECTRIC REFRIGERATORS LOWEST PBICES CONSISTENT WITH QUALITY ATTRACTIVE HIKE PURCHASE TERMS REPURCHASE CONTRACTS MONTHLY RENTALS MALAYAN MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT CO. 14, ROBINSON ROAD. £jk yr —60 Years DIAMOND JM If^/ Jubilee 4T W 19 3 4 I POWER BEHIND Efficient management with scientific principles122 words
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Article291 1934-04-30 7 Ceremonies Begin At Klang. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Klang, Apr. 30. The precincts of the Istana Mahkotta and the new Mosque. Klang. presented a picturesque scene last night for the Akad Nlkh ceremony of the Sultan of Brunei and Tungku Roihanl. daughter of the Sultan291 words
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Article194 1934-04-30 7 Plane Drops Boat To Drowning Man. Out of the mimic battles In which j the United States Navy is now en- gaged comes a real "live" incident, says a New York report. It is described by Adm. David Sellers. Commander-in -Chief of the Fleet, as "one of194 words
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Article141 1934-04-30 7 Decree Against Famous Actress. It was revealed recently that Mr. James Hamilton was granted a decree ii.st his wife. Miss Jean ForbesRobertson, the daughter of Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson, on Mar. 27. states the News-Chronicle. Mr. Peter Godfrey, the actor-man- ager. and director of the Gate Theatre, London, was141 words
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Article241 1934-04-30 7 Transferred After 250 Years. By an arrangement between the late Marquess of Aberdeen and Temalr aiid the late Sir Alexander Macßobert, the Estate of Cromar, which has been In possession of that branch of the Gordon family for 250 years, will be held in future241 words
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Article59 1934-04-30 7 New Yt rk\ Apr. 15 Mr. Robert R. Williams a research chemist, has announced the discovery of a method of isolating large quantities of Vitamin B fnai ilce bran, aid rhat it may lead tD irore effective treatment of bert-ber!. The technique involves the use of quinine as59 words
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Advertisement166 1934-04-30 7 TOMORROW TIFFIN $1.00 Potage Cressonniere Fried Fish Lemon Roast Fowl Si Bacon French Bean Pomme Sautees Cold Meat is Salad Vanilla Icecream Cheese Fruit Coffee WATCH! DAILY MENU PHONE 4906. A PICTORIAL RECORD CHINA AS SHE IS A fully-illustrated comprehensive album containing over 1,000 beautiful coloured plates it pictures depleting166 words
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Advertisement220 1934-04-30 7 PI You will laugh through your tearsßtMayßobaon'smarrelB ous acting a* the mother who AW X W «*ve her whole life to make her son the richest man in the U j world! It's grand entertain i II I/^ ment! Youil lore it! I am A Metro-Oddwyn-Mayer I Picture L f/is220 words
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Advertisement266 1934-04-30 7 /f[s&7^rtifi\WT)nTftHßssSH last night of special Metro Goldwyn Mayer's Banquet of the Stars "DINNER AT EIGHT" with Wallace Beery, Marie Dressier, Jean Harlow, John and Lionel Barrymore, etc. TO-MORROW GRAND GALA OPENING OF THREE SHOWS IN ONE F '.''IBP' l^mr^4 m\. V JERE LEE aid her even dazzling syncopators! THE FIVE266 words
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Article284 1934-04-30 8 Sharp Rise In Rubber. EFFECT OF CONTROL ANNOUNCEMENT. (From Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Monday. The announcement made last night from London by the Rubber Growers' Association re rubber control was favourably received locally and prices advanced sharply this morning. It is too early to say where prices284 words
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Article218 1934-04-30 8 Singapore, Apr. 30, 12 noon. Buyer Seller Gambler 3.73 Java Cube 6.50 Hamburg Cube 6.75 White Muntok Pepper 32.00 White Pepper 31.00 Black Pepper 15.50 Mixed Black Pepper Copra, sundried 2.65 2.65 Copra, mixed 2.20 2.20 Small Flake Tapioca 4.35 Fair Flake Tapioca 4.25 Med. Pearl Tapioca 5.25 Small218 words
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Article448 1934-04-30 8 Issue Val. Pd. 4/- 4/- Ampat Tin £1 £1 Asam Kumbang £1 £1 Austral Malay 5/- 5/- Ayer Hitam Tin 1 1 Ayer Weng £1 £1 Bangrin Tin Buyers Sellers. 6/7^ 7/39/- 41/42/6 48/6 xd. 14/9 15/6 1.95 2.00 cd. 34/9 35/6 £1 £1 Changkat Tin 46/- 47/£1 £1448 words
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Article286 1934-04-30 8 Issue V&l. Pd. Buyers Sellers. 2 2 Alex. Brick Ord. 0.80 0.85 2 2 Alex. Brick Prefs. 1.50 1.60 El £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 6.1.0 6.6.0 10 5 British Malaya Trustee 5.40 5.60 El £1 Con. T. S. 7* Prefs. 26/9 27/9 El £1 Con. T. S. Ord. 25/9286 words
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Article140 1934-04-30 8 Singapore Municipal 5 p.c. of 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 106 108 nom. Singapore Municipal 4ft p.c. of 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 106 108 nom. Singapore Municipal 4ft p.c. of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 105 107 nom. Singapore Municipal 4 p.c. of 1913 red. 1963 $2,000,000 102 103140 words
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Article380 1934-04-30 8 Today s Prices Fraser Lyall Evatt 4 Co. Allenby ($1) 135 1.45 1.35 1.45 \lor Gajah ($1) 0.90 1.00 0.90 1.00 A. Hitam (|1) 1.40 1.50 1.40 1.50 A. Malay ($2) 2.50 2.75 2.40 2.60 A. Molek ($1) 0.85 0.90 0.83 0.88 A. Panas ($1) 1.35 1.45 1.30380 words
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Article214 1934-04-30 8 The following are the exchange rates this morning, according to the daily circular issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2/4 5/32 London, 3 months' sight 2/4 9/64 London, 60 days' sight 2/4V6 London, 30 days' sight 2/4 7/64 London, demand214 words
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Article323 1934-04-30 8 Spring Trade Revival Expectations. The report of William Jacks and Co.. of London, dated Mar. 31, states: In the past strikes in the U.S.A. nave often had to be settled by the use of the military, but President Roosevelt's marvellous influence has smoothed out what might have been323 words
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Article102 1934-04-30 8 The rate of Issue Is Rs. 155 =5100. The rate of payment Is Rs. 157=9100. The rate of payment is the rate current on tbe day of receipt of the Money Order Advice by the Straits Settlements Post Office. The rates of Issue of Money Orders drawn on102 words
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186 1934-04-30 8 Tod»T. Selat Pandjanj. B r.^alis and Baran (Siniraradja) t p.m. Java, Sovth-West Sumatra, SouthEast Borr.co, Celebes. Moluccas Timor DUly (Van Spllbcrgeni 4 p.m. Dennv.rk (Parc?ls only) (Lalandia) 6 p.m. Tomorrow. Slngkawang. Pemangkat and Sambas (Tomohon) 9 a.m. Java, South-West Sumatra. SouthEast Borneo. Celebes. Moluccas.186 words
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Article55 1934-04-30 8 Noon, Apr. 30. K.S.S. equal to London Standard: Buyers. Sellers Reserved. Spot (loose) 21'.. (F.O.B.) 21U Standard R.S.S. on Tender: May- June 21% July-Sept. 22',. Oct.-Dec. 22 1 1 Tone of Market: Market Speculative. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet G'ad. per 1b. New York Spot55 words
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Article93 1934-04-30 8 Rugby, Apr. 27. Foreign exchanges today were: Amsterdam 7.54'-> Athens 522 seller". Belgrade 226 Berlin 12.97 Bombay 1/6 S/32 Brussels 21.84 Bucharest 510 Geneva M.7.V > Buenos Aires 36' '■> sellers official. Copenhagen 22.39 \'-> HaHagfon 22G Hong Kong 1 5 Lisbon 110 Madrid 37 6 lii -Milan 60British Wireless - 93 words
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Article144 1934-04-30 8 The weekly market report of Malcolm Bowley Son, of London, dated Apr. 13, states Tin. Owing to the concerted application of depressing tactics, the market has been lower this week. That there Is some ulterior motive behind these tactics Is obvious, for the statistical position certainly does144 words
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Article62 1934-04-30 8 Far East Securities Marked Down. London, Apr. 25. On the Stock Exchange today, tn view of the settlement of the fortnight account tomorrow which Is expected to be very heavy, business has been further curtailed. Far Eastern securities were further marked downOtherwise, price movements allround were of not62 words
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Article1582 1934-04-30 9 CONFINING LOSS TO LOWEST POSSIBLE FIGURE. The seventh annual meeting of Gammon (Malaya), Ltd., was held at the registered office of the company, 13, Ocean Building. Singapore, at noon on Apr. 28. The chairman. Mr. H. Elphick. presided and the others present were: Messrs. H. W. Cowling,1,582 words
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Article291 1934-04-30 9 2»/ 2 Dividend To Be Paid. The directors' report to thp shareholders of Haytor Rubber Estates Ltd. to be presented at the annual meeting at French Bank Buildings at noon on Saturday, May S, states: The net profit for the year amounts to $4,768.31 (as against $1,642.04 for291 words
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Article118 1934-04-30 9 A net profit of £5,877 is shown by the accounts for 1933 of the Blkam Rubber Estate. The arrangement under which the company acquired, as from January 1, 1934. the undertaking and assets of the Sungfcai-Chumor Estates and the North Labis (Johore 1 Rubber and Produce Company118 words
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Article330 1934-04-30 9 Careful Adjustment Of Expenses. At the meeting of shareholders of the Malaya Publishing House, Limited, held at the registered offices of the company, Tl-77, Stamford Road. Sln- gapore, on Apr. 27, there were present I Mr. E. Keating (in the chair), Mr. F. C. Sands, Mr L.330 words
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Article147 1934-04-30 9 Very Strong Financial Position. The Policy, commenting on the National Employers' Mutual report for 1933, states: The N.E.M." is unquestionably a good office. We can command it for several reasons. Indeed, ws can find no reason for critical comment of any sor; Its 0 position is very strong.147 words
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Article70 1934-04-30 9 Capital allocation of the syndicate sponsored by Mr. T. V. Soong. lor the development of the North-West, which will be under his personal management, consists of $4,000,000 subscribed by the Central of Shanghai, $3,000 000 I by the Bank or China, $1,500,000 by the Banks of Communications, and70 words
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Advertisement686 1934-04-30 9 BANKING. HONG KONG SHANGHAI,, BANKING CORPORATION. I dncorporr cd In Bong Konp). The liability ol members Is limited to tbe extent and In manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1830 or the Colony HEAD OFFICE: HONG KONG. Authorised Capital SO "S°SJ2 Issued and fully paid up $30,000,000 Sterling 6.500.686 words
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Advertisement8 1934-04-30 9 "A Mellow and Friendly spirit 1807. m Hrn8 words
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Advertisement61 1934-04-30 9 CYMA WATCHES ACKNOWLEDGED THE BEST I "*'l J fcltil^ E LATEST DESIG NS !%§s $¥f& Rim |ngentsandlad|es pjjj I 1 g^fe^' I WRIST WATCHES CYMA LEVER 15 and 17 JEWELS CHRONOMETERS. I »3 SPECIAL POCKET I /&H WATCHES FOR EVENING WEAR. CYMA On Time all the Time CYMA AGENT UM61 words
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Advertisement397 1934-04-30 9 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. i (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter 1853) Paid Op Capital In 600,000 shares of £5 each C3.00n.00T Reserve Fund «,000.0«» Rr-erve of r -nrietors i"3 1 HEAD OFFICE: SB. Bbhopscate. London, E.C.J. Ageaelea and Branches. Alor Star lloilo Saigon Amrltsar Ipoh397 words
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Article107 1934-04-30 10 Massacre with Richard Barthelraess St Ann Dvorak. 6.1S (.16. CAPITOL Dinner At Bight. 8.15—9.15. GREAT WORLD Cabaret— Ten of the Storm Country Sc Silver Dollar. ISAKO'S CIRCUS, Alison Road. Performance 9.15 p.m. MARLBOHOUGH Ankh Ka Tare. 6.15—9.18. NEW WORLD Side Show*. Cabaret, Dancing. Talkies. Theatres and Cinemas. PAVILION107 words
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Obituary31 1934-04-30 10 Mrs. A. L. Gibson and family thank all friends who sent wreaths and letters of condolence and who attended the funeral of the late Capt. A. L. Gibson.31 words
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944 1934-04-30 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, MONDAY. APRIL 30, 1934. IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN WORSE So much remains unsaid in the long awaited announcements regarding an agreement for the regulation of rubber production that even the experts arc a little bewildered as to what It all means, and it is not surprising944 words
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Article46 1934-04-30 10 Marries A Cousin Of Mme. Lupescu. Berlin, Apr. 27. It is reported from Bucharest that Serge Voronoff, the rejuvenation expert, who is 68 years of age, was married at the Austrian consulate to Hilda Schwaetz. aged 21 a cousin of Madame Lupescu. Reuter Wireless.Reuter - 46 words
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Article34 1934-04-30 10 London, Apr. 27. The death is announced of Mr. R. C. Wallhead, Labour member for Merthyr Tydnl. He had been fn indifferent health for the last two years. Reuter WirelessReuter - 34 words
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Article707 1934-04-30 10 THIS SINFUL CITY. A Home newspaper, commenting on the shooting of Inspector Popejoy, says that trouble in Singapore is comparatively rare nowadays "although a few years ago it was one of the worst ports In the world." The newspaper Is the Birmingham Daily Mail, and the707 words
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Article1145 1934-04-30 10 WHAT IS A POUND? To the ques/lion "What, is a pound?" one might reply twenty shillings, or, in Straits parlance, eight dollars fifty-seven cents. The actual status of the monetary unit known throughout the world by the symbol C is, hrwever, more complicated. The following ex- tracts1,145 words
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Advertisement137 1934-04-30 10 VACUUM PACKED COFFEE OBTAINABLE tp^S§j^i| coffee FROM Hfe^\S M L^A ALL GOOD under nrnrnr >2i/« J\W VACUUM $^SBt%tibi PROCESS. REMEMBER THIS: While Tf&anem is tremendously important and while there is no container which protects coffee flavour better than does LITTLES the holding of flavour is only one phase of coffee137 words
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Advertisement37 1934-04-30 10 MAiSON CHARETTE 8, HIGH STREET The very latest model gowns for evening and afternoon wear. Model hats and handbags for the Races. JUST RECEIVED A Large Selection of attractive Silk and Woollen Sports Suits. AUK CHATS NOIRS.37 words
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1182 1934-04-30 11 This authorit> said he believed that the export percentages of the bask- quotas for each count ry would be made known very soon and would follow the lines of full production for the first month, followed by a 10 per cent, cut in the1,182 words
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Article65 1934-04-30 11 King Ibn Saud's Victories Over Imam Of Yemen. London, Apr. 27. King Ibn Saud's troops are pursuing their victorious campaign against the Imam of Yemen, and their latest success is the capture, at Arashl. of the commander of the Imam of Yemen's forces by pursuing armoured cars andReuter - 65 words
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Article, Illustration62 1934-04-30 11 A Toklo omnibus company became so alarmed when it found that the number of passengers was rapidly dwindling, that it engaged a corps of "service girls" for the vehicles. Every omnibus crew now includes a "service girl," whose duties include helping people to board and U alight and assisting them62 words
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Article102 1934-04-30 11 New Air Mail Service Imminent. London, Apr. 30. The inauguration of a direct Shang-hai-Berlin-London air mail route via Turkestan and Russia bringing contact between East and West to within three to four days was fore- shadowed by Mr. Huang Nia-shu, Director-General of the ChineseReuter - 102 words
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Article184 1934-04-30 11 London, Apr. 30. The Financial News dwells on the danger of running up the price too nigh and says given a general rerival in trade the consumption of rubber seems bound to soar far above its 1929 peafe. The News- Chronicle says that the experience In all attemptsReuter - 184 words
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Article113 1934-04-30 11 Competitor To Be Financed By Irish Sweep. Londcr Apr. 26. The Irish Sweep autu.iities are financing the flight of the Irish competitor, CoL J. E. Fltzmaurice, in the London-Melbourne air race in October next. Col. Fltzmaurice was one of the pilots in the flret East-West Atlantic flight. TheReuter - 113 words
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Article65 1934-04-30 11 Berlin, Apr. 26. A stern warning to Catholics that further opposition to the Nazi regime will not be tolerated has been issued by the State Police Commissioner. Simultaneously, von Schirach, the young leader of the Hitler Youth movement, declared that out of 2,000,000 formerly proud Catholic youths." onlyReuter - 65 words
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Article266 1934-04-30 11 King: Victor's Speech. ITALY'S ARMED FORCES TO BE REORGANISED. Rome, Apr. 28. Italy wants the longest possible period of peace, but the greatest guarantee for peace is the efficiency of the Italian armed forces, declared King Victor, inaugurating what is probably the last Chamber of Deputies,Reuter - 266 words
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Article108 1934-04-30 11 Would Liberate Thousands Of Gunmen. Madrid, Apr. 25. At the formal closing of the Cortes following the Cabinet crisis, the Monarchist Deputy, Benor Maura, shouted "Long live the King— Now more than ever." The cry was drowned in shouts of "Long Live the Republic." One of President Zamora'sReuter - 108 words
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Article85 1934-04-30 11 60 Germans Accused Of 300 Outbreaks. Berlin, Apr. 26. A fire-raising conspiracy on a scale unprecedented in German history is alleged at the trial which opened at Stettin today of 90 accused, mostly farmers and builders, charged with defrauding Insurance companies of £200,000 during the last seven years.Reuter - 85 words
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Article210 1934-04-30 11 Work Of Secret Service Agents Amsterdam. Apr. 28. An amazing story of how a German lawyer and his wife, alleged to be secret service agents, enticed Dutch subjects across the frontier in order to get them arrested is told In the Telegraaf. The newspaper declares thatReuter - 210 words
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Article90 1934-04-30 11 To Guarantee Integrity Of Baltic States. Riga, Apr. 25. Both the German and Soviet Russian Governments have notified the Latvian Government of Germany's refusa' to sign the protocol guaranteeing the integrity and independence of the Baltic countries which the Soviet suggested would mark the Improvement in relations betweenReuter - 90 words
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Article101 1934-04-30 11 Leaves London By Air For Brussels. Rugby, Apr. 26. Signor Suvich concluded his visit to London this morning and left by air for Brussels where he will have conversations with the Belgian Premier before continuing h\-. Journey to Italy. A banquet and receptions were given in his honourBritish Wireless - 101 words
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Article52 1934-04-30 11 Aeroplane Fired On By Nomadic Moors. Rabat, Apr. 27. An aeroplane occupied by the Duchess of Bedford was nearly brought down by nomadic Moors while flying from the Canaries en route to Geneva. The Moors fired two bullets which went through the wings. The occupants escaped unhurt.Reuter - 52 words
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Article182 1934-04-30 11 I Indian Assailant Fires Four Shots. 55,000 ON STRIKE. 10 Killed In Sultanpur Clash. Bombay. Apr. 27. After wounding' Sweet land. an English warrant officer of the Indian Auxiliary Force, in a temple with a' dagger. youth fired four shots with a revolver at the officer butReuter - 182 words
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Article121 1934-04-30 11 Reichsbank's Dwindling Reserves. Berlin, Apr 25. An assurance to the world that Germany will do everything possible to increase her transfer capacity was given by Dr. Schacht on the eve ot the conference at the Reichsbank with the foreign debtors. International trade by which alone Germany can procureReuter - 121 words
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Article93 1934-04-30 11 May Be Proclaimed In Austria. Vienna, Apr. 29. An official account of the new Constitution of the Austrian "Guild State," which was given the press today by Dr. Otto Ender. Minister for Constitutional Reform, shows that in case of failure of the proposed Federal Council to act onReuter - 93 words
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Article110 1934-04-30 11 Three New Warships Launched. Rome, Apr. 25. Three new ships of war were launched at three Italian cities on Monday In celebration of the birthday of Rome. The new super-cruiser, Duca dl Aosta. which was launched at Llvorno, has a displacement of 7,000 tons, a speed of 37110 words
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Advertisement41 1934-04-30 11 BEFORE THE RACES You mint pay a vUI to HEM. ILLMANN'S MILLINEBY DEPARTMKNT where you are rare to find (he BEST DRESSES AND HATS with (loves, handbag! to matoh. Alao lovely gowns for evening wear. Triers from $35 upwards. RENE ULLMANN41 words
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Article1145 1934-04-30 12 Trouble Spreads To Singapore] Locomotive Sheds. The railway strikers have rejected the railway authorities' «ltlmatum and are still out. The whole country Is now affected with the exception of Kedah and Kelantan. Many volunteers are offering their services, and it is not anticipated that train service;1,145 words
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Article50 1934-04-30 12 Chinese Students Make Inspection Tour. A party of 23 Chinese students of Chenghwa University, Peiping, arrived in Kobe on Apr. 8 on an inspection trip of Kobe. Osaka. Kyoto. Tokio and other Important cities in Japan, says Rengo. They were to stay in Japan for a fortnight.50 words
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Article91 1934-04-30 12 Wind Velocity Of 231 Miles An Hour. A wind velocity 231 miles an hour was recorded on Apr. 13 at the Observatory on top of Mount Washlng- ton, in New Hampshire This is claimed to be the highest j wing velocity ever recorded. It coni slsted of a91 words
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Article82 1934-04-30 12 Herr Alfons Adolf Dies In Germany. The inventor of the picture postcard, Alfons Adolf, died on Mar. 28 at the town of Passau. aged 80. Adolf in 1879. succeeded in producing, by means of a heliographlc printing process, the first picture postcard of which practical used could82 words
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Article15 1934-04-30 12 We have received a copy of Up and On, the magazine of St. Andrew's School.15 words
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Article15 1934-04-30 12 The offices of the German Coi.sulateGeneral will be closed tomorrow May 1. n National Day.15 words
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Article336 1934-04-30 12 Fines For Manager Of Circus. I I The manager of the circus in Anson 1 Road was fined a total of $23 In the police court this morning for offences under the Cruelty to Animals Ordinance. The first charge was that on Apr. 28336 words
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Article56 1934-04-30 12 Chinese Youth On Capital Charge. Tan Chiang Wah, a 17-year-old Hylam, was charged in the police court before Mr. N. Grice this morning with the murder of Lam Hoong Tok, a coffee shop assistant of Middle Road, on Apr. 23. The case was postponed until May 756 words
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Article18 1934-04-30 12 Tungku Ahmad is acting as ADC, to his highness the Sultan ofSelangor during the absence of Tungku Leksmana.18 words
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Article24 1934-04-30 12 Canton shipping firms have been petitioned to reduce their fares to Malaya in order to permit the greater movement of immigrants to this country.24 words
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Article94 1934-04-30 12 After Protracted Illness. (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Penang. Apr. 30. The death took place at Alor Star at 1.30 this morning of his Highness Tangku Ibrahim, C.M.G. C.V.O. Regent of Kedah, from complications following pneumonia. He had been Regent since 1914. Re bad been seriously94 words
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Article178 1934-04-30 12 European Passenger Injured. Two motor cars, carrying Europeans, were involved in mishaps yesterday. I About 5 o'clock in the evening Mr. J. Gibson, Roads foreman, of the I Roads and Streets Department of the Municipality, was being driven In a closed car near the 12th mile, Changi Road,178 words
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Article54 1934-04-30 12 Alleged Attempted Murder. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Apr. 27. Charged in the Jasin police court yesterday with the attempted murder of a compatriot of the same name, Ramsamy, a coolie working in Jasin Lalang Estate, was remanded. A parang, a sheath, a torch-light and a blood-stained garment54 words
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Article49 1934-04-30 12 The marriage took place at Colmbatore. South India, on April 25th between Miss Josephine, sixth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Doraisamy Pillay, and sister-in-law of Mr. J. Louis, of Singapore and Mr. Joseph eldest son of Mr. S. Santa Pillay, retired circle Inspector of police, Erode, South India.49 words
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Article, Illustration354 1934-04-30 12 "Much Good May Accrue To Human Race." Never before have so many scientists from different lands gathered at the Singapore College of Medicine than, was the case this morning at the opening of the International Malaria Course under the auspices of the League of Nations. Doctors have354 words
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Article85 1934-04-30 12 Labourer Falls Under Truck. A Malabari worker met with an accident while attempting to board an earth truck at the light railway level crossing near Joo Chlat Place at 6 o'clock yesterday morning. He fell under a truck and his left foot was practically severed -above the ankle.85 words
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Article46 1934-04-30 12 Local Agents Appointed At Malacca. (From Our O*rn Correspondent.) Malacca, Apr. 23. Ftom Tuesday, May 1, the local branch office of the Straits Steamship Co., Ltd., will be closed. Messrs. Slme Darby and Co., Ltd., have been appointed local agent for this firm46 words
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Article89 1934-04-30 12 Syed Hussain bin Syed Idrus Jamallalil has been appointed to act as Under Secret iry to Government, Kedah. Syed Omar bin Syed Abdullah Shahabudin, Acting Under Secretary to Government, Kedah, has been granted four months' le&ve on full pay. H.H. Tunku Mohamed bin Sultan Sir Abdul Hattild. Chief89 words
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Article414 1934-04-30 12 Perak Protest CHINESE MINERS WILL BE FROZEN OUT. (From Our Own Correspondent.* Ipoh, Ap-. 28. The 34th annual general meeting of the Perak Mining and Planting Association, Ipoh, was held this morning. Mr. Foo Wha Cheng in the chair, at the Perak Chinese Chamber of414 words
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Article67 1934-04-30 12 Places Wreath On The Cenotaph. London. Apr. 26. Passers-by In Whitehall this morning watched the King of Slam, carry a large wreath of roses and lilies from the Home Office and reverently deprsit it on the Cenotaph. This is the first act in Great Britain of theReuter - 67 words
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Article252 1934-04-30 12 Programme- of Driili up to and for week ending May 6: Monday, Apr. 30, 5.15 p.m., Headquarters, SR.A. <v): Ceremonial Drill 5.15 p.m., Headquarters. S.R.E. (vi; Elementary Filed Works. 5.15 p.m.. Headquarters, S.F.C. RE. Arms and Squad Drill, 5.15 p.m., Headquarters, S.V.F.A.. Unit Parade. Tuesday, May 1, 5.15252 words
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Advertisement104 1934-04-30 12 TOO MUCH ACID B£fl t£ -pJ 'flit <L A-t±n~ jjfl 0 The right anti-acid offsets the harm otherwise |A done by excessive eating, drinking, and constant smoking, anything causing an acid condition. When ■~^w*^ "sunk" from such indulgences, Phillips' Milk of Magnesia will always straighten you out. A joy and104 words
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808 1934-04-30 13 Vital Necessity For Policy Of Strict Neutrality. The following thoughtful article stressing the necessity for strlcl neutrality on the part of Slam in her relations with foreign powers Is taken from the Bangkok Times: It Is hoped the editor will allow a little space for808 words
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Article220 1934-04-30 13 Indian And Ceylonese Convicted. The trial of two men on a charge of cheating, before Mr. Orice, the second magistrate, which has been protracted over many hearings, terminated on Saturday morning with the conviction of both accused. Tne men were S. M. Maricar, a Tamil Mohamedan, and S.220 words
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Article111 1934-04-30 13 Bound Over Youth Offends Again. Jaganathan, a Tamil who stood surety for a youth convicted In Kuala Lumpur of soliciting Mr employment as a ''jaga kreta" boy, was asked to show cause before Mr. Brander In the police court on Saturday why his surety of $50 should not111 words
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Article86 1934-04-30 13 Admits Driving On After Accident. From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiplng, Apr. 27. Alleged to have driven on, after knocking down a Malay pedestrian, a i Chinese motorist, Lam Kam, was produced be.'ore the Taiplng magistrate on three charges. The pedestrian was removed to hospital suffering from uerious Injuries,86 words
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Article93 1934-04-30 13 Two Chinese Women Convicted. A young woman, Llm Ah Ngah, who was caught by revenue officers In possession of $16 worth of contraband chandi* was on Saturday fined $160, or 18 weeks' Imprisonment, In addition to sentence of one day's impr&onnynt, by Mr H. H. Forrer, the criminal93 words
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Article81 1934-04-30 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Apr. 29. The annual show of the Malacca Horticultural Society will be held on June 0 and 10 on the grounds of the Capitol Theatre. The show will be opened by the acting Resident Councillor, the hon. Mr. J. 8. W. Arthur, on81 words
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Article46 1934-04-30 13 The next meetlr~ of the Rotary Club will be held r.: the Adelphl Hotel at 1 p.m. on May 2. M C. A. VUeland, M.C.S.. will addres; tl.s Club on The Pea-ling of Malaya." Mr. VUeland was I the O3c:: in charge of the last census.46 words
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Article, Illustration47 1934-04-30 13 An accWf ntjMcarrcd yesterday »fter noon {hortly after S p.m when a two_ s«iter-c*r driven by an Indian driver waa in collision with larger car at the jib Action of Braa Eaaah Road *rtfl Benco«len Street. The larger ear overturned and the Malay driver sustained stifht injuries.47 words
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Article435 1934-04-30 13 Kin^s Medal For Two F.M.S. Police Officers. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ku*la Lumpur, Apr. 28. For meritorious service, particularly while stationed In Kinta, two officers of the F.M.S. Police force were presented this morning with the King's Police Medal by the High Commissioner on the Selangor435 words
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Article80 1934-04-30 13 M'-'der Case Struck Out. Ng Ah i>.oon, who was charged with attempted murder ani attempted suicide in the second police court, died in hospital on Saturday. The case was struck out by the magistrate, Mr. N. Orice. Ng Ah Koon was alleged to have attacked his mother-in-law In80 words
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Article72 1934-04-30 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Apr. 27. The manager of Llnggi Estate giving evidence today before Mr. T. P. F. McNeice, the Serezitan magistrate, said that there had been- frequent lo&3es of scrap i tbber and he had to engage patrols to detect the thieves. A Hylam. Wort72 words
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Article129 1934-04-30 13 Conrrrmations At Upper Serangoon. Bishop Adrian Devals Bishop of Malacca, performed nls first official duty yesterday when he conducted a confirmation service at the Church of the Nativity, Upper Serangoon. There were a large number of candidates, and after the ceremony the Bishop said High Mass. Afterwards the129 words
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Advertisement82 1934-04-30 13 r J For LINE HALF-TONE BLOCKS THAT PRINT CORRECTLY. THE STRAITS TIMES PROCESS DEPTf CECIL STREET PHONE 7703 < Don t mst make flies GROGGY... IFs>%s?M wmMI THFM WITH flfifcA V^^B W^UILJSr I ntfVl HACK FLAG LIQUID ft| HHHI (COSTS LESS TO KILL] Sole Agents: THYE MH CO., ANCHOR BEEfc82 words
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Article1052 1934-04-30 14 Equaliser Scored With Allen Off The Field. London, Apr. 28. Manchester City, who have reached the semi-final stage of the F.A. Cup three years in succession, and the final In two successive years,Reuter - 1,052 words
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Article30 1934-04-30 14 The Fathul Karib obtained a victory of 4 goals to 2 against the Darul Khair yesterday at the Jalan Besar Stadium In an M.F.A. league fixture lor the "Coleman Shield."30 words
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Article23 1934-04-30 14 The cricket match between the 3.C.C. and the Khalsa XI which was to have been played on the Khalsa ground yesterday was cancelled.23 words
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2717 1934-04-30 14 Arsenal And Chelsea Both Get An Important Point. London. Apr. 28. Several end-of-the-season problems were decided this afternoon. Manchester City beat Portsmouth In the Una! of the F.A. Cup. The Arsenal won the League championship for the second year In succession and the third time2,717 words
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Article68 1934-04-30 14 Monday, April M. Football: Malaya Cup Trial. Anson Road Stadium; Commercial Cup, Straits Timea vs. M.P.H., SUB. grd. Tuesday. May 1. PootbaU: Plrst Division, SRC. vs. Malaya. A.R. Stadium; Second Division, S.C.C. va. Pulau Bran I S.C.C; Third Division "B," Straits Cattle Trading Co. vs. WllUhlr* Rent., Geylong.68 words
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Article29 1934-04-30 14 [The co-operation of club secretaries U requested In keeping tills diary ol spnrtUia treats accurate and up to date ft would be appreciated If they would include the turn29 words
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Advertisement52 1934-04-30 14 T^Sk ALONE I i£fr OFFERS tkti MxnleAsi J H CARRENE (f^sT^H^ I that guarantees protection of the I health and safety of the family, Non-Toxic Non- Explosive 5^ Non-inflammable Non-Corroslvm ml J^^BEa m\ demonstration and get a BfiC ]C=W ff^f-J new tbfiU* I*' 8 interesting to watch, SOLE DISTRIBUTORSHENRY WAUQH52 words
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3001 1934-04-30 15 MALAYAN CRICKET. S.C.C. Beat Services With Four Minutes To Spare. A M.I linlah wan ■tntral vtrdlot alWi Urn m.c.c. had M..1 BervlOM liv "v^ wlclwU win. ..niy foui mlnutM to I U .Mrl 1,,...1, ri,.- rii.i. w,,r Net to get 131 In an houi3,001 words
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679 1934-04-30 15 'I he Hprlug Cup competition of the Hiiiaapore Uolf Olub waa played at imki' rimah on (Saturday and Sunday and reaulted In a win for I E Mi r.n imir with a net eoore o( 94 The following rarda were irlurnril •UuallfM U>679 words
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498 1934-04-30 15 Victory By Ten Clear Goals. Chlneee 19. I < i A 0 Tha Indo Cttyiuntiaa were more oom plataly outclaaaed than ever when they met the Chlnaa* In a Kliai Dlvlalor match at the JaJan Beaar Htadlum on Haturday afUrnoon, being beaU-n i,y the large aeora of498 words
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Article153 1934-04-30 15 London, Apr. 2H. At rurmliy (l.«llr».lillr) (.,<U r III Kir fualinh < Itmr •in.l.iu golf rhanipioitahlp iiu«i I. mil of Mmtlr». (Irlralfxt l.ri.lmrd rawlry (l.iilnrt holdn) of Hi me II. < aatlo, Ml II. Hill liulo, .fir. i.r Ing »U down lit tha IMlh KauUr. si HIIIIHKH153 words
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Article23 1934-04-30 15 ..ml I Ui ".ii rut until y afternoon tha Wliuhirr Regiment defeati hy :i goula to BcammHi, R< HrlUin acorr.l fin ihr ii.kli,23 words
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Article265 1934-04-30 16 New York, Apr. 29. The following were the results of baseball games played today: American League. Boston 4 9 1 New York 2 7 1 Chicago 6 12 0 St. Louis 2 5 0 Simons homered for Chicago. Cleveland 15 1 Detroit 4 9 2 Philadelphia 6Reuter - 265 words
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Article144 1934-04-30 16 One Change In Team To Meet Chinese. The S.C.C. have made one change in selecting their team for their important First Division fixture against the Chinese at Anson Road on Friday. D. R. Harper being brought In for Robertson at right half. The team will be: E. C.144 words
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Article223 1934-04-30 16 Great Mirador Put In First Class. The Straits Racing Association have Issued the following new list of classifications ol horses and ponies: List No. 9 amendment No. 7 issued April 24th., 1934. Horses. Transfers.— Great Mirador from Class 2 to Class 1; Great Idea from Class 3 to223 words
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595 1934-04-30 16 HARVEY FIRST— THEN THE WORLD TITLE. Four-Year-Plan For Jack Petersen. Jack Petersen's ambition is to emulate the achievements of Gene Tunney. The American made a fortune from fighting, became heavyweight champion of the world, retired undefeated, and settled down to a life of study. Petersen is the greatest fighting machine595 words
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Article313 1934-04-30 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Apr. 9. R. A. Wliltcombe, of ?arkstone. Dorest, the youngest of three famous golfing brothers, beat A. J. Lacey, a young Ryder Cup player attached to the Berkshire Club, by the overwhelming margin of 7 and 5 In the final of the313 words
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Article82 1934-04-30 16 Malaya Cup Trial At Anson Road. The folio win* K««e been invited to play in the Malaya Cap trial at Anson Road Stadium today: PROBABLES: Ah Kow; Gek Soo and Boon Lay; N. Bay, J. Then and A. Donald; J. Goh, E. A. Joy, Keng Hock, Hoi San82 words
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Article65 1934-04-30 16 Californian Athlete's Fine Feat Stanford, California, Apr. 29. A Jump of 6 feet 9"4 inches was accomplished by Walter Harty today. This is claimed as the world's record for the out-door high Jump.— Reuter. Des Moines, lowa, Apr. 28. A shot-put of 55 feet 1& inches, believedReuter - 65 words
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Article29 1934-04-30 16 Tan Buck Scan's team met D. K Samy's team yesterday In the Clerical Union competition at the C. U. ground when the former won by seven goals to one.29 words
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Article29 1934-04-30 16 The Post Office Club's soccer team travelled to Samboe on Saturday where they played a friendly game with the Samboe Sports Club and lost by four goals to three.29 words
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Article244 1934-04-30 16 Triumph Of British 'Varsity Team. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Apr. 16. A team of 50 British University athletes yesterday won the RoundParis Relay Race of about 15% miles, In which 16 International teams competed, in 1 hr. 53 1-5 sec. The Stade Francais first team was second244 words
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Article89 1934-04-30 16 Beat's Inman In First Professional Match. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Apr. 16. Lee, the former English amateur champion, made a successful entry Into professional billiards at Thurston's on Saturday, when he defeated Inman by 2,575 after receiving 2,000 start. During the final day's play, Lee scored 1,28089 words
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Article64 1934-04-30 16 Johore Boxer Gives Up After Second Round. (From Oar Own Correspondent.) Penang, Apr. 30. Jaya Raj defeated Teddy Heng of Johore in a ten-round contest on Saturday night, the Johore man's seconds throwing In the towel at the end of the second round. Teddy Heng was substituting for64 words
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425 1934-04-30 16 Government And Municipal Services To Play Again. Government 1; Municipality 1. The first match for the Conrad Clarke Shield, between the Government and Municipal Services took place at the Anson Road Stadium yesterday, and ended In a draw. The date of the replay has425 words
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Advertisement184 1934-04-30 16 NO influenza Colds. Grippe. Sore Throat At ill Cktmult fORHAMIHT Tbs gtrm-killing Ibnct Tahiti FACIT CALCULATOR. (Chromium -plated) A thoroughly up-to-date Machine, in porUbla carrying case, x x IS." Easy to operate, standard "10 Key" Key-board. Poolproof and Dustproof. Sole Aienta: DUNCAN ROBERTS LTD. 112/1148. Robinson Road,' Singapore. nrescription If184 words
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823 1934-04-30 17 Adoption Of The "Undeclared War" Policy. As a result of the failure of the Japanese to attain their ends in China by diplomatic means, slates a Chinese report, the Japanese military party hr»-~ resolved actively to pursue the undeclared war policy. Shanghai, Apr.823 words
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Article141 1934-04-30 17 Fifth Attempt To Enter United States. New York, Apr. 28. A persistent Scot who wants to see! his wife and baby son in California j' has Just attempted to enter trie 1 1 United States for the fifth time. Hep was deported a month ago to Glasgow afterReuter - 141 words
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Article665 1934-04-30 17 Par East Policy. NINE-POWER TREATY ISSUE. London, Apr. 29. The Sunday Dispatch says Sir John Simon In a statement In the House o! Commons tomorrow will show that Japan has now declared that she does not wish to Interfere with the rights of other powers InReuter - 665 words
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Article45 1934-04-30 17 Remission Of Sentence For Fire- Raiser. Paris, Apr. 29. The Sunday Express understands that Leopold Harris has been remitted 'three and a half of his 14 years' llre- raising sentence for his assistance to the prosecution In the case against ex-Capt. Miles— Renter.Reuter - 45 words
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Letter234 1934-04-30 17 To the Editor of the Strait* Times. Sir, Kindly allow me space to write concerning the work ot the AntlOplum Clinic, of which I was a patient recently. I was an opium addict for nearly ten years. The greater part of the day I spent in smoking. I234 words
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Article132 1934-04-30 17 Appeal To Use Empire Cotton. London, Apr. 28. An appeal to use Empire cotton is contained in the annual report of the British Cotton Growing Association, which says it would be of great advantage to the Empire cause if spinners when purchasing cotton would Inspect samples of EmpireReuter - 132 words
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Article144 1934-04-30 17 London Exchange And Wall Street. London. Apr. 29. A new high speed link between the London Stock Exchange and Wall Street will be opened on Wednesday by Imperial and International Communications Ltd.. who today demonstrated at Electra House a replica ot '.he circuits which will enable stockbrokers toReuter - 144 words
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Article53 1934-04-30 17 Naval Parity Or Reduction Of Singapore Base. Paris, Apr. 29. The L' Echo de Paris alleges the best authority for stating that Japan will demand reduction or limitation of the Singapore Base at the 1935 Naval Conference and failing satisfaction will demand naval parity with Gre-t Britain andReuter - 53 words
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Article51 1934-04-30 17 Dutch Nazis Demonstrate At Amsterdam. Amsterdam, Apr. 29. Twelve thousand Dutch Nazis participated In a monster demonstration at Amsterdam's Olympia yesterday evening. The meeting was orderly though five people were slightly hurt In scuffles during the march of 8,000 provincial Nazis from the station to the hall—Reuter - 51 words
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Article46 1934-04-30 17 State Of Alarm Proclaimed Throughout Spain. Madrid, Apr. 25. Premier Lerroux's Cabinet has resigned owing to President Zarcora signing the amnesty law under protest and announcing the intention to publish or record objections. A state of alarm has been proclaimed throughout the country Reuter.Reuter - 46 words
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Advertisement218 1934-04-30 17 FOR A SURE STOP! []f| (e[ {g |j>| [jig {g Chapel-En-Le-Frith, England BRAKE LININGS and CLUTCH LININGS There u a Ferodo brake and clutch lining for every purpose For the largest Steam Navvie to the smallest motor car. For the largest, winch to the smallest motor cycle. Where heat or218 words
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2237 1934-04-30 18 Governments To Be Asked To Put It Into Force. QUOTA SCHEME DECIDED. After several years of neg otiations the leaders of the rubber industries in the main producing countries of the world have come to an agreement for a system of control. This scheme2,237 words
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Advertisement175 1934-04-30 18 Sole Agents for Kelvin Diesel Motors. I W. S. BAILEY CO., LTD. J h HONG KONG. Telegrams. SEYBOURNE. I I DESIGNERS, g SHIPBUILDERS, GENERAL I fcM ENGINEERS 2 6 \H" 4 REPAIRERS. 6 HARBOUR Q CALL FLAC "I" Over 300 Vessels Designed and Built. Q You can buy a cheaper175 words
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Article618 1934-04-30 19 DOES THE WEST REALISE THE AWAKENING? While it is generally realised that China is becoming industrialised, the extent of the advance made is not fully appreciated by those whose business does not bring them In direct touch with the progress being nude to this direction. Though there618 words
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Article296 1934-04-30 19 Standard steel tube units are being employed for scaffolding for many important public buildings in London and elsewhere. Including the Houses of Parliament. Lofty buildings are rapidly enveloped In scaffolding by this method and operations are commenced with less delay and less demand for skill than where296 words
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Article155 1934-04-30 19 "STAYBRITE CITY." Sixteen tons of steel sheets. 150 tons of steel girders. 6.500 feet of steel tubIng, 13.500 feet of steel strip and other materials were used to make "Stay[brite City" the chief feature of the "Daily Mail" Ideal Home Exhibition, held at Olympia. London, from155 words
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562 1934-04-30 19 Messrs. John 11. Henderson and Co.. Ltd.. King's Works, Aberdeen, last month despatched two cableways to Hong Kong for the construction of the dam at the Shlng Mun Valley Waterworks. 2ach cableway bandies a load of five tons, one being mainly for placing562 words
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Article325 1934-04-30 19 in Marine ReverseReduction Gear design. A Reverse-Reduction Gear Box of especial interest to all marine engines has recently been designed and marketed In conjunction with their Diesel Oil Marine Engines by The National Gas and Oil Engine Co., Ltd. This reverse-reduction gear is oiloperated giving nnger-llght and instantaneous325 words
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Article210 1934-04-30 19 An Interesting export consignment recently dispatched by the Chloride Electrical Storage Co. comprised a battery of 220 S.F G cells, which are for service in the palace of the Dalai Lama In Lhasa. Tibet This order. Is worthy of special mention because no foreigner ever set210 words
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Article, Illustration51 1934-04-30 20 SCENE DURING THE MASS, THE BISHOP IN PROCESSION. GIRL candidates leaving the Church GIRL CANDIDATES on their way to the Parochial House. KNEELING DURING THE SERVICE. BOYS on their way to the Parochial Hall after the Service. 0 FINE WEATHER prevailed during and after the51 words
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Advertisement17 1934-04-30 20 THE OCEAN ACCIDENT AND GUARANTEE CORPORATION, LTD. (Incorporated in Orcat Britain 1 Head OflU» far Malar*: SINGAPORE.17 words