Malaya Tribune, 14 February 1931
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Title Section29 1931-02-14 1 The Malaya Tribune Vol. XVIII.- —No. 38 SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1931 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune Singapore: Saturday, Feb. 14, 1931. MALAYA TRIBUNE SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 193129 words
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Advertisement119 1931-02-14 1 Lpton-s CEYLON TEA. TOU CANNOT BETTER THE BEST, j'IATHES, SAVING Etc I CATALOGUES AND PRICES FROM Sole Importers. THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD., SINGAPORE. (Incorporated in DenmrnrkJ I Fresh Pasteurised Milk j From I I OUR OWN DAIRY FARM. I j 8 I OBTAINABLE AT jjj I SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE119 words
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Advertisement390 1931-02-14 1 THE 'MALAYA] TRIBUNE" IS THE BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM IN MALAYA. nJ ru n Ln* fUn, Ln v nJ n, Ln Lr nJ p. Ln Lr nJ n Lrj Lr I Of the many good things which f nJ p I slip smoothly past the Epiglottis, I I there is none390 words
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1147 1931-02-14 2 “Marion. ” - A Tilt Against Woman's Vanity. (By “Marion.” This week in Woman's Corner I want to talk about the nature of man. Man is a hunter—a hunter always. He may be a poor thing and hunt only a few1,147 words
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Article647 1931-02-14 2 Confirmed Bachelors Often Err. (By ''A Carefree Bachelor.*') My attention was drawn more than usually to an article contributed a week ago to the "Women's Comer" by "A Confirmed Bachelor." Only the pseudonym itself was enough to produce a spell on any one Interested in647 words
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Article199 1931-02-14 2 “Gnut Lun. ” - (By “Gnut Lun.” What is your hobby? Every boy has a hobby and so should we. Let us tell our friends what our hobby is and why we like it. My hobby is corresponding and I naturally take a great interest in it. Corresponding without doubt199 words
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Advertisement320 1931-02-14 2 I P**~ OT Jb| I Founi&in penj 1 I The "PILOT" is a Supremely H beautiful fountain pen, qua- rQ S ranteed to last perfectly for at l/A W I S least 10 years. It is made of /Aw "Laccanite," a patented material /mj/w 3 which retains its lustre under320 words
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Advertisement272 1931-02-14 2 eSZSHSHSHS2SZSZSaSESESZS2SHKSHS2SZS2S^ I G ld SilVe {h EPN S Lp and j I Hft'flkjl on sale prio- 6 I 4mßkw E MAHBOOBKHAN 1 I Stlrer and E.P.N.S. Cops NORTH BRIDGE 80AD [n AND I of Different She*. 5 BRAS BASAH ROAD SIXGAPQU Do ir j| JI When you take an outing,272 words
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Article439 1931-02-14 3 What Type Should Girls Marry? fßy A. Julian C.) Much has been said of the type of girls men should marry but very little has been mentioned of the type of men girls should marry. Even now, are girls still to be left so much in the439 words
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Article305 1931-02-14 3 Anne. ” - Done Brown! (By "Anne.” The Browns have been saving up for a new carpet for their sitting room. One day, they set off in high spirits to choose lt. So they went round and round the large show-room, looking first at this and then at that. "There," said305 words
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Article170 1931-02-14 3 “Gnut Lun. ” - (By “Gnut Lun.” We girls are said to have a heart bigger than that of man and thus we are easily tricked by tricksters. In this land tricksters are numerous and the most common one is the beggar. At present Singapore is full of beggars and they170 words
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Article115 1931-02-14 3 Anne - (By "Anne." For Him. 1. Be as generous with the cash as you are with advice and you will be O.K. 2. Just reserve that outburst till your anger has cooled. It pays! 3. Fuss her up a bit when you go home, when you think she115 words
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Article438 1931-02-14 3 Gnut Lun. ” - Independence Or Happiness? (By "Gnut Lun.” Why is it that girls are not so keen to contribute as the boys? The Editor has been so kind as to read our articles and have them printed as well. If we let this chance go I doubt if we438 words
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397 1931-02-14 3 Miss A, Julian C - (By Miss A, Julian C. I am living in a locality where every one is in favour of the Lunar Calendar. I myself was led into excitement when I beheld my neighbours busy cleaning up the house, painting it, putting in electric397 words
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Article266 1931-02-14 3 Desirous Girl - (By "Desirous Girl." It is very kind of "I. M. Crazy" and "Meccanoist" to plead for the shy girls (as "Meccanoist" had stated) for a "Girl's Corner." I wish to thank them both for their pleading to the Editor and I am sure that all the girls266 words
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Advertisement214 1931-02-14 3 I YOU CANNOT I CUT-PRICE COTYS' ;9 The house of Coty's Products are in H world wide favour and have a reputa|H tion to sustain. It has come to our |H rut ice that some of our Retailers are |H selling Coty's Perfumeries at prices |H under those of our214 words
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Advertisement515 1931-02-14 3 FREE LIFE READINGS TO READERS OF THIS PAPER. The well-known Astrologer Prof. Roxroy has once more decided to favour the people of this country with Free Test Readings of their lives. Prof. Roxroy's fame is so well-known in this country that he hardly needs an introduction from us. His power515 words
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Advertisement164 1931-02-14 3 Permaoent BY NEW MACHINE 6 Months Guaranteed. 'Sr. r SPECIAL CHARGE 915.00. Up-to-d%te equipment installed, undst exper control* BEAUTY HOUSE, QAFtTOCi BUILDING. Does Your Hair Need Toning Up? Every man s or woman's nair needs ton Lug up now and then but finds it so hard to get the right164 words
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Article1755 1931-02-14 4 Education Not A Government Undertaking. "Make The Whole Island Literate." At a meeting of the Ceylon Legislative Council on Peb. 5, Mr. C. W. W. Kannangara moved: That this Council is of opinion that Government should take early steps to enable the illiterate adult population of this1,755 words
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Article192 1931-02-14 4 REVIVAL OF OLD LAWS. Valiants are springing up throughout Great Britain to force the hands of the powers-that-be to recast the Sunday Observance Laws. The Chairman of the Manchester Salford Sunday Games and Freedom League has been granted summons under the Sunday Observance Act 1677, against Councillor192 words
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Article229 1931-02-14 4 AVOIDANCE OF POLITICS. Extract from the manual of procedure: Rotary is in no sense a political organisation and is specially prohibited, by the following provisions of Article IX of the standard club constitution, from partisan activity ln matters of public controversy, and from the expression of opinion, as229 words
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Advertisement373 1931-02-14 4 Mishaps Make ZAM-BUK A Dally Haedl WHETHER used tor a bruised knee, cot, burn, poisoned finger, grazed forebead, or a sprained ankle, or open wound, Zam-Buk soon takes away the hurt, soreness and danger and ensures quick healthy healing. Ever- ready and thoroughly antiseptic Zam-Buk is the best, safest, and373 words
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Advertisement311 1931-02-14 4 You Can Keep White Teeth —and Smoke! —if you use Pebeco Tooth Paste! What a boon! A scientific tooth paste created to wash away tobacco stains and impurities. Just a little Pebeco on a toothbrush and your mouth is cleansed and refreshed. The refreshing effects last for hours. g Thousands311 words
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155 1931-02-14 5 Lyo AND PEA" REPORT and peat Ltd.. Singapore, in m*> dated Feb. 13, state: tsar** 7 v been shown by buyers f* 'week and the tone of the tf e p i.hiv better. There have ■SSStSe inquiries locally but E 1 £1 to affect prices155 words
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Article80 1931-02-14 5 0&K FtiKOLLUM CO. tS.S.i, LTD. L cV I Motor Spirit ex pump F or ex 4 gall, drum per Z!L imperial gallon 74 cents. Motor Spirit per 4 bJjLtfcn Spirit ex 4 gall, drum *Vr British Imperial gallon 90 cents. STANDARD OIL CO., OF NEW YORK. Kerosene. Lm,80 words
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Article432 1931-02-14 5 S.SGAPORE. FEB. 13. MEAT. |J( steak (round) katl 50 Beef stew or curry kati 42 Port lean kati 58 Port lean and fat (Ist quality) kati 46 Mutton Indian lb. 58 jfcrtcu Australian lb. 85 m katl 50 Mm Locally reared) kati 60 Ducks each '5 Pisons. domestic432 words
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Article1643 1931-02-14 5 Malayan Stocks Shares. MINING. ISOCE» BY FRASEB CO, EXCHANGE AND STOCK BIOUIS Singapore, Feb. 14, 10 a.m. Year CLOSLNQ QUOTATION*. Ends. Buyers. Sellers. E1.0.0 Asam Kumbang Tin Dee. SI £1. 1.0 £1. 2.6 0.5.0 Ayer Hitam Tin June 30 0.11.6 0.12.0 1.0.0 Bangrin Tin Dec. si 0.11.3 0.12.0 •1.00 Batang1,643 words
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Advertisement168 1931-02-14 5 BULAN POASA FOODSTUFFS* Lumpok Durlan, Crystallised Tamarind. Crystallised Nutmegs, Crystallised Lobi Lobi. Dried Apples, Dried Peeled Peaches, Dried Peaches, Dried Apricots, Dried Mixed Fruits. Dried Stoned Raisins, Dried Sultanas Raisins. Nougat Klapa, Nougat Emping Tike. Nougat Kenari with Butter, Nougat Katjang with Butter, Nougat Widjen, Nougat Katjang Idjo. Nougat Borstplaat.168 words
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Advertisement205 1931-02-14 6 oo 0000 oeoooe oe oe oo oooi£S ol *M H. jl polrl r.B'l 11 11 lofcg poll •II I 0 6? I A Week-end of Unrivalled Holiday 1 Entertainment I B I SIX BIG SHOWS 1 I TO-DAY and !SSflnĕĕsr3!Ts~ I TO-MORROW 1 gjg 915 I I If You Have205 words
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Advertisement235 1931-02-14 6 Amusements. 16.151 TO-NIGHT |9.i5! I MATINEE AT 3 P.M. CHARLES gMAUREEN O'SULLIVAN In a Delightful Romance of a Plumber who dared to S make Love to a Princess Ĕj THE PRINCESS si j I PLUMBER I J It Sparkles with good Humour —Bubbles with Fun —It's Cj Clean, wholesome Entertainment!235 words
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Advertisement198 1931-02-14 6 I 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9 J I "SUNNY I SIDE UP j I TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 I J g A rip-roaring, all-talking, all-thrilling Western KEN MAYNARD S TS I "PARADE OF THE WEST." CHRIfOL THEATRE (MALACCA'S PREMIER TALKIE HOUSE.) From Sunday, February 15 lo Tuesday, February 17. MATINEES: Sunday and Tuesday,198 words
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467 1931-02-14 7 SLUMP A STIMULUS TO FURTHER EFFORT. oIR TROUBLES CAN ONLY BE TRANSIENT." E the Governor and High Commissioner, Cecil Clementi, now in England, issued Jj. following message to "British Malaya" iLondon': i the year 1926. the annus mtrabihs of mmm Malaya, the overseas Imports of467 words
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Article61 1931-02-14 7 Reuter's Service. London, Feb. 13. A ballot of the Federation of Master Cotton Spinner." Associations has resulted in favour 4 the proposed convention for regulation of production and prices of yarns made from American cotton. The general committee passed a resolution empowering a sub-committee to consultReuter's Service. - 61 words
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Article102 1931-02-14 7 LYALL AND EVATT'S REPORT. Feb. 14, noon. Everything in the speculative market is easier to-day and there is little buying enquiry. Among tin shares:—Kuchais offer at 90 cents, Kintas at $1.10, Penawats at 55 cents, Sungei Luas at $1.13 and Petalings at $4.12% cum. Rubbers. Mentakabs exchanged102 words
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Article318 1931-02-14 7 Feb. 14. 11 a.m. RUBBER. London. —3%d., unchanged. New York.—7% cents (G), unchanged. Share.:—Steady. Allenbys $I—sl.lo, Ayer Mcleks 85 —95 cents, Ayer Panas 85 —95 cents, Eassetts 55 —60 cents, Brogas 50 —55 cents, Bukit Jelotongs 25—30 cents, Bukit Katils 30 —35 cents, Colinsburghs $1.05 —$1.15,318 words
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Article35 1931-02-14 7 PANIC AT COMING BUDGET. (By arrangement with the "S.F.P.") London, Feb. 13. A heavy fall in Government Securities has occurred with wholesale selling, in view of the coming Budget. The market is disorganised35 words
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60 1931-02-14 7 12 O CLOCK NOON, FEB. 14. Buyer* Sellera RSS. equal to London Standard, Spot 12 12% Standard R.S.S. on Tender, February 12% 12% March 12 s 12% April 12% 13 April/June 13 13% July/September 13% 13% Tone of Market:—Quiet. Latest Cable:—London Spot Sheet 3%d. per60 words
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Article77 1931-02-14 7 (By arrangement with the "S.F.P.") London, Feb. 13. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £115 7j16 (down Forward £116 15j16 (down The market is easy. Messrs. Symington and SincL ir notify to-day's rubber prices as follows: Spot 3%d (unchanged). Forward77 words
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Article311 1931-02-14 7 ißy courtesy of H. and S. Bank.) SINGAPORE. FEB. 14. Selling.—LoiK'on 4 months' sight 2s. 3 27/32 d., London 3 months' sight 2s. 3 13,16 d., London ■o days' bight 2s. 3 25/32 d.. London 30 lays' sight 2s. 3\d London demand 2s 1 23/32 d., London T.T.311 words
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Article149 1931-02-14 7 SINGAPORE, FEB. 14. Rice, Siam A-l per Koyan $240 Rice, Siam 1 $210 Rice, Siam 2 $190 Rice, Siam 3 $183 Rice, Siam 4 $172 Rice, New 1 $191 Rice. New 2 $183 Rice, New 3 $182 Rice, Saigon A-l $175 Rice, Saigon 1 $167 Rice. Saigon 2 $163149 words
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Article113 1931-02-14 7 SHIPS ALONGSIDE THE WHARVES. Singapore, Feb. 14. East Wharf (Entrance Gate 1). Van Heutaz 20. Main Wharf (Entrance Gate S). Somali 18; Kinta 16; Selangor 10. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate 8). Atagosan Maru 30; Burma Maru 32; Palembang 34; Steel Traveller 37. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate 4). Kuala113 words
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Article177 1931-02-14 7 COMMITTEE OF INQUIRY APPOINTED. A committee consisting of Mr. W. Bartley (chairman). Mr. F. T. Tree ('Commissioner of Lands). Messrs. J. a. Elias. R. A. Dix, and Lee Kirn Soo has been appointed with the following terms of reference: (1) To enquire and report whether the persons177 words
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Article144 1931-02-14 7 GOOD PROGRESS REPORTED AT ANNUAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of the Singapore and South Malaya Boy Scouts' Association was held at the Y.M.CA. yesterday, when Mr. E. A. Brown, tho president, occupied the eh; it The report presented showed that the finane al position of the144 words
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Article132 1931-02-14 7 Yesterday a thoroughly enjoyable and successful Children's Fancy Dress Carnival was held at the Victoria Memorial Hall and was largely attended despite the inclemency of the weather. Mme. Zlata as "Cupid Doll" greatly pleased with her charming dance*. At 9.30 a dance for grown-ups was also132 words
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Article214 1931-02-14 7 COULD SENOR PATINO BEAT MALAYA? "Fairplay" writes as follows to the "Times cf Malaya": Mr. A. J. Kidman's letter, on the abo\e subject, loses a lot of its value because of the fact that he completely Ignores the potential increase in output for countries other than Malaya. It214 words
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Article63 1931-02-14 7 Golam Akbar, a Pathan formerly employed by the Singapore Cold Storage Co., was charged before Mr. J. F. F. Gregg. Third Magistrate, yesterday, with the attempted murder of a Pathan Revenue Officer named Mukeram. It was alleged that the accused shot the complainant in the back outside63 words
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Article37 1931-02-14 7 [British Offldal Wireless] Rugby, Feb. 13. The cotton dispute was settled to-day, the employers having decided to withdraw the lockout notices, open all mills on Monday and discontinue the more looms experiment at Burnley.37 words
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Article57 1931-02-14 7 Mr. D. Berdoe Wilkinson, who was in Singapore for a number of years, has suffered the loss of jewellery valued at about £6,000. through a burglary at Silverlands. his large country house at Chertsey, Surrey. The raid was carried out whilst Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson were in a room below,57 words
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Article231 1931-02-14 7 NOTED LECTURERS AT MALAYAN SEMINARY. The second biennial session of the Malayan Union Mission of Seventh-day Adventists will convene at the Malayan Seminary, 401, Upper Serangoon Road, from Feb. 16 to Feb. 22. Delegates are arriving from Cochin-China, Siam, British Borneo and the F.MS. Two noted231 words
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Article169 1931-02-14 7 The K.P.M. "Van Heutsz" arrived to-day from Hong Kong with 227 deck passengers. The "Sauerland" is due on Tuesday from Manila via Miri with some cabin passengers. The Dutch vessel "Reynst" arrived this morning from Benoa with 120 goats and 572 pigs. The French steamer "Cap Varella" is169 words
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36 1931-02-14 7 Previously acknowledged $5,860.10 M. R. Holgate, Esq. 50 Capt. T. G. Meadows 100 H. H. Johnson, Esq. 25 S. L. Thompson, Esq. 50 St. Patrick's Society of Singapore 50 Total $6,135.1036 words
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Advertisement104 1931-02-14 7 PAVILION j STARTING FRIDAY—FOR THREE DAYS ONLY. j i i :ii:iiii:iiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimHininiMininiiiiiiiuiHiiiiMiiiiitiiiitiiiiii:iiiiiiiiiiitiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiii;iiiiiif a M MATINEES SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, AT 3.15. I I •i• 11 ***************111 ii i *****111 ■11 ••i• i -> CHARLES (BUDDY) ROGERS J IN Half Way To Heaven" WITH JEAN ARTHUR His New Girl Friend. Undoubtedly Buddy's Greatest104 words
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Advertisement159 1931-02-14 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TO ALL TRADESMEN IN SINGAPORE. All Tradesmen in Singapore are hereby warned that if they give credit to any ranks of the Ist Battalion. The Gloucestershire Regiment, they do so at their own risk. A. F. CHAPMAN, Lieut-Colonel, Comdg., l Gloster R. TENDERS. H. M. NAVAL EASE, SELETAR.159 words
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Advertisement350 1931-02-14 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS WANTED—To buy odd parcels of shares ln Nyalas Rubber Estates Ltd. at current market prices. Apply by letter stating particulars to H. Hopson Walker, Solicitor, Klang, F.M.S. TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that tenders are now invited for the following materials or services, and that350 words
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Article788 1931-02-14 8 Sir Miles Lampson's address to Singapore Rotarians yesterday was of very great interest to all dwellers in Malaya, remembering the fact that China—on whose problems he is an authority—is next door, as it were, and that Chinese form such a large and important section of the population788 words
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Article390 1931-02-14 8 H.M. submarines "Poseidon" and "Perseus" will arrive in Singapore on Tuesday next. The Hon. Mr. J. Lornie. C.M.G.. Br.tish Pesident. Selangor, goes on leave on April 3. The monthly United Prayer Meeting will be held at the C.E.Z.M. School. Sophia Road, on Wednesday next at 5.30 p.m. Leader: The Rev.390 words
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Article265 1931-02-14 8 PERAK, PENANG AND MALACCA. H.E. the Officer Administering the Government, the Hon. Mr. John Scott, will be absent from Singapore from Peb. 20 to March 12, on a visit to Perak. Penang and Malacca. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Scott and attended by Capt. A. V.265 words
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Article277 1931-02-14 8 VATICAN JOINS THE REGULARS. Radio Saigon, 49 metres, daily from 6.30 p.m.; gramophone records to-day at 8.15; concert by orchestra from 9 to 10 p.m. to-day and to-morrow. Singaptro (VSIAB), special tests on 21 metres to-morrow about 10 to 11 p.m. Vatican City, about 50 metres, from 10.30277 words
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Article160 1931-02-14 8 Monday. Feb. 2. His Excellency and Mrs. Scott, accompanied by Captain A. V. Aston, M.C., A-D C, left Tanah Rata for Tapah Road and proceeded by day mail train to Kuala Lumpur, and went into residence at King's House. Wednesday. Feb. 4. His ExccUency and Mrs. Scott, accompanied160 words
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Article114 1931-02-14 8 A cable has been received by Mr. Lim Hoon Bee, Chief Cashier. Government Monopolies Department, Singapore, stating Uiat his eldest sen. Mr. Lim Choo Ong, M.A., 8.C0m.. tEdin.), barrister-at-law, Lincoln's Inn tLond.), is returning to Singapore by the M.M. "Felixroussel," leaving Marseilles on the 26th inst. The death took place114 words
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Article42 1931-02-14 8 LATEST QUOTATIONS. RUBBER. London:—d. Ntw Ycrk: 1% cents (G). Singapore:—l2-12U cents. TIN. Linden:—Spot £115 17s. 6d. (down ss. Od.); 3 months, buyers £117 7s. 6d. (down ss. Od.), sellers £117 12s. 6d. (down 2s. 6d.). Singapcic:—ssB.37'2. (200 tons sold).42 words
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Article773 1931-02-14 8 (BY "LOOKER-ON."j What's this I hear 0 afl police guard in Cecil Street *> t g tut! l T| Jt, But Tanglin got what was almost an apology yesterday, and anvu it will be all the same a years hence. lured It only remains for Robinson R773 words
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Article20 1931-02-14 8 -presideo 1 From China and Manna Fillmore." due Singapore oaj From China and Japan by »> Singapore on Monday.20 words
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Advertisement204 1931-02-14 8 I SPECIAL STOCKTAKING OFFER, i 1 ROBINSON'S PATENT LEVER NICKEL I WATCHES. J I Special Price $8.00 Nett I I POSTAGE FREE. I Guaranteed Perfect Timekeepers.' I ROBINSON CO., LTD., I S (Incorporated in the Straits Settlement*.) jjj S SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. jjj Gj Freed of all irritants, "CAMEL"204 words
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Advertisement46 1931-02-14 8 e*****25Z525Z5Z525Z5Z555Z525Z5Z*****25Z5 I NEW YEAR I I PRESENTS I a in j Jewellery audi I Silverware. 3 PERFECT EXAMPLES OF THE MODERN J JEWELLER S ART. jj 30 YEARS' EXPERIENCE. U.S. De Silva I Bros., I 61, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. B 'Phone 4540. X SESESHSHSaSESHSHSHSaSZSaSHSHSHSSSESHSZSH :634:— 846 words
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1044 1931-02-14 9 REMOVAL OF YEARB OLD CRISIS. r nVER» IENT POLICY IN 1 PALESTINE. .-MEDIATE RESUMPTION OF ECONOMIC WORK. Reuter's Service. [British Officii Wireless.} Rugby, Feb. 13. vrnister has addressed a letter T* president of the Jewish .hirb 'constitutes an authoritative mm of theReuter's Service. - 1,044 words
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Article509 1931-02-14 9 FIVE-POINT ATTACK ON STRONGHOLD. ESTIMATE OP CHINA'S POPULATION. ["Sin Kuo Mm Press" Service.} Hong Kong, Feb. 12. Mr. Tang Shao Vi, the well-known Chinese diplomat, has been appointed Magistrate of the Chung Shan District with full power to develop the new port of Tang Ka Wan.509 words
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138 1931-02-14 9 OPIUM SUPRESSION IN CHINA. ["Sin Kuo Mm Prets" Service.] Shanghai, Peb. 14. The National Government declared, in rejecting the proposal of Dr. Wu Lien Teh to sell opium by a Government monopoly for 15 years, that the Government would never resort to getting revenue from138 words
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Article188 1931-02-14 9 BUDGET SHORTAGE IN NEW ZEALAND. CUTS IN SALARIES OF PUBLIC SERVANTS. Reuter's Service. Wellington, Feb. 13. In a grave statement on the financial and economic situation, the Dominion Prims Minister, Mr. G. W. Forbes, declared that public service salaries and the wages in all services, including CabinetReuter's Service. - 188 words
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Article173 1931-02-14 9 ATTEMPT TO ALLEVIATE CRISIS IN AUSTRALIA. Reuter's Service. Canberra, Feb. 13. It is learned in reply to Mr. Theodore's request for the endorsement of his plan, that the Board of the Commonwealth Bank has passed a r solution declaring that it will co-operate further in financing theReuter's Service. - 173 words
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Article49 1931-02-14 9 AIRSHIP STAYS ALOFT FOR THIRTY HOURS. Reuter's Service. Tokyo. Feb. 13. A Japanese naval airship, carrying out an endurance test, broke the previous Japanese record by remaining aloft for 30 hours and 45 minutes, after which it was ordered to descend owing to a heavy snowstorm.Reuter's Service. - 49 words
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Article86 1931-02-14 9 MALAYAN STUDENT'S DEATH. The Rev. Vajiranana, of the Buddhist Mission. Gloucester-road, Regent's Park, the only Buddhist priest in London, officiated at the funeral of a Malayan law student, Tan Swe Ngt-e, who had been asphyxiated by the fumes from a geyser at his home in86 words
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Article116 1931-02-14 9 DEATH OF AN INVENTOR. [British Official Wireless Rugby, Feb. 12. Sir Charles Parsons, inventor of Parson's steam turbine, described by Kelvin as the greatest advance since Watt, died last night on board the S.S. "Duchess of Richmond" on a cruise to the West Indies after only four116 words
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Article46 1931-02-14 9 BILL REJECTED BY COMMONS. [British Official Wirelesi.] Rugby, Feb. 13. In the House of Commons to-day the Prohibition" Bill, introduced by Mr. Scrymgeour, Independent Member for Dundee, reached the Second Reading and was rejected by 137 votes to 18. Lady Astor supported the Bill.46 words
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Article198 1931-02-14 9 DEMAND FOR GENERAL AMNESTY. ALLEGATIONS AGAINST THE POLICE. MANY INJURED IN COMMUNAL RIOTS. Reuter's Service. Benares, Feb. 13. Armed Police are patrolling the streets and the shops are closed as the result of communal disturbances after the murder of the Moslem foreign cloth dealer. A numberReuter's Service. - 198 words
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123 1931-02-14 9 TO BE ABOLISHED IN U. S. COTTON MILLS. Reuter's Service. Washington, Feb. 13. An assurance that the elimination of night work for women and children in the United States cotton mills has now become practically certain has been given to President Hoover by Mr.Reuter's Service. - 123 words
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Article80 1931-02-14 9 MINOR INJURIES TO WORKERS IN NAPIER. Reuter's Service. Wellington. Peb. 13. It is reported from Napier that the most severe earthquake since Feb. 3 occurred at 1.30 this morning and lasted for a minute. It brought down walls in the ruined area, causing minor injuriesReuter's Service. - 80 words
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Article65 1931-02-14 9 FAMILIES PENNILESS AND FOODLESS. Reuter's Service. Washington. Peb. 13. The Governor of Arkansas has broadcast an appeal on behalf of a million starving people in the drought-stricken area. He said that the situation was dire. Cattle were dying on the roadside and families were pennilessReuter's Service. - 65 words
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Article60 1931-02-14 9 BRITAIN DEMANDS LOWER DUTIES. Reuter's Service. London. Feb. 13. As a sequel to last November's International Truce Conference at Geneva, Britain has sent a note to a number of Continental nations requesting lower tariffs on certain British products. Paris. Feb. 13. The Press says that a 25 perReuter's Service. - 60 words
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Article35 1931-02-14 9 WOMAN'S CORNER, on pages 2 and 3. NOTES FROM CEYLON, en page 4. TOPICS OF TO-DAY, on page 8. MALACCA NEWS, on page 11. SPOTLIGHTS, on page 12. CORRESPONDENCE, on page 13.35 words
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Advertisement155 1931-02-14 9 l j^^^^ mE WINE I j THAT PUTS I j I SOLE AGENTS; I GirrnpjE 6 €b I 3 c/ncorporafed In (he Sfraffj Settlement*.) H MID-FEBBIABY I jj issues of I "His Masters Voice" I j RECORDS I j ARE NOW ON SALE. f g There is again a fine155 words
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749 1931-02-14 10 Sports Pastimes. FOURTH SOUTH AFRICAN TEST. ENGLAND ESTABLISH STRONG POSITION. DUCKWORTH AMONG THE ABSENTEES. CRICKET. Reuter's Service. The Fourth Test between England and South Africa commenced at Johannesburg yesterday. This is the fifty-third game of the series England has won 28, South Africa 12, and 12 have been drawn. OfReuter's Service. - 749 words
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Article92 1931-02-14 10 EXCITING FINISH IN SIGHT. BILLIARDS. (*W arrangement with the London, Feb. 13. Newman was only 1,647 points of Lindrum when the evening session opened yesterday, but he had much the better of the play during the evening and when an adjournment was made he had again92 words
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Article69 1931-02-14 10 Capablanca Establishes Unique Record. CHESS. Reuter's Service. New York, Feb 13. What is claimed to be a world chess record was made by Capablanca yesterday. He played fifty games with four men at each board, making a total of 200 opponents, drawn from leading American chessReuter's Service. - 69 words
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Article23 1931-02-14 10 COURSING. Reuter's Service. London. Feb. 13. At Altcar to-day in the Waterloo Cup final. Conversion (3—l on) beat Had Again.Reuter's Service. - 23 words
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Article283 1931-02-14 10 THE TVRF. The following are the entries for the Spring race meeting at Ipoh on Feb. 21, 24, 26 and 28: Horses—Class 1: Linsira, Ginger, Puzzler, Lucky Mistake. Millionaire, Wallpaper, Orient Express, Poppykar, Athgarvan, Brown Hill. Golden Eve, Battle Creek, Veracity. Quepaulin. Love Lyric, Soldier Boy, Kings-Ma,283 words
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Article95 1931-02-14 10 HOCKEY. Ladies' teams meet at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Monday at 5.15 p.m. in aid of the Unemployed Europeans and Eurasians. The teams will be as follows:— Miss Griffith-Jones' XI:—D. Sewell; B. Sturrock, A. Pinner; G. Hunter, E. Strickland, M. Snow; T. Hodgins, P. Salmond, N.95 words
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Article313 1931-02-14 10 DATES PLAYERS. Association Football. The Welch Regt. meet the SC.F.A to-day at the Jalan Besar Stadium. Second round ties in the inter-Commercial Cup are as follows. Monday: F. and N. v. Ho Hong, at the Stadium. Referee: Mr. Tan Lee Wan. The following will represent the Chinese Athletic Party against313 words
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Article698 1931-02-14 10 G.E«C. Player Ordered Off. ASSN. FOOTBALL. The General Electric Co.. met the Malaya Publishing House yesterday on the Harbour Board ground in the second round of the Inter-Commercial Cup competition, defeating the latter by three goals to nothing. Se me rough tactics were resorted to, resulting in698 words
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Article32 1931-02-14 10 ATHLETICS. Individual competitors of the Singapore Chinese Sports Meeting are requested to call at the Chinese Sports Association, 13. Bukit Pasoh Road, to-morrow at 6 p.m. for their numbers.32 words
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Article164 1931-02-14 10 The following are the office-bearers of the Lunar Athletic and Musical Party for the year 1931-1932; President, Mr. Choa Joon Hean; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. Liew Meng Huan and Chan Kok Chye; hon. secretary, Mr. Tan Kirn Poey; hon. asst. secretary, Mr. Wan Kam Fook; hon. treasurer, Mr. Choa Teck Wan; hon.164 words
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Article103 1931-02-14 10 Mr. R. Mallvaganam, Chief Clerk, Institute for Medical Research, Kuala Lumpur, will retire from Government Service on April 21. He leaves Malaya for Ceylon on the 20th inst.. He has served the Government for a period of 33 years and has had an uninterrupted connection with the Institute for Medical103 words
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Article2468 1931-02-14 10 BRITISH MINISTER'S TRIBUTE. ADDRESS TO SINGAPORE ROTARIANS. The weekly luncheon of the Rotary Club of Singapore was held yesterday at the Raffles Hotel when there was a record attendance. Mr. Roland Braddell presided and had on his right the guest of honour, Sir Miles Lampson, the2,468 words
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Article788 1931-02-14 10 CHANGING THE FACE OF SINGAP ORE. SHOULD GOVT. ACQI EUROPE hotel: SUGGESTED SITES FOR THp THEATRE. E Interesting suggestion, hp of the heart of S.ngap. ar 7 following editorial comm.- V V. the current issue of the j rnal ap k»n 4 pore Society of Architects 1 Ss^. Referring to788 words
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Article124 1931-02-14 10 RUMOURS OF THL KING* ABDICATION. Reuter's Service. Madrid. .-•.rinfi h^* At midnight exciterr.en: the result of the mjsteri of members of the Go\ c I cal leaders. Cafes were buzzing including a report that °*J the popular demand and l vlu ch fl* r vocationReuter's Service. - 124 words
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Article491 1931-02-14 11 miNESE V OLUNTEER RIFLE 1 CLUB. from Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Feb. 11. ,1 general meeting oi the S.V.R.C. Tiu Sat the Range on tns Bth inst. The wen elected office-bearers fay the omtm president, Lieut. Col. A. A. eusiuui, V D if Commanding Officer pres-Oen* ex-officio, Capt.491 words
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Article189 1931-02-14 11 TRANSPORT ENQUIRY'S REPORT. The final report of the Royal Commission en Transport, of which Sir Arthur Griffith Bcscawen is the Chairman, is issued, lt recommends, in effect, cheaper fares to accelerate the services. A summary of the conclusions deals with railways, highways, tramways, canals, harbours, docks,189 words
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Article220 1931-02-14 11 EXPENDITURE TOO HIGH? Municipal Committee No. 3 took the followaction at a meeting held on Feb. 6:— nfir med spec fication. estimate and revised l or onment of cost of drainwork on north J* Goodman Road, under Section 101. ?arriT dered a quotation at 15 50 «l uare220 words
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Article33 1931-02-14 11 The rate of Issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 154 for $100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 158 for $100.33 words
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Advertisement385 1931-02-14 11 CHURCH SERVICES. QUNIQUAGESIMA. ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL FEBRUARY 15, 1931. 1 am. Holy Communion. 7:30 a.m. Matins. 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). 9:15 a.m. Holy Communion. 10 a.m. Sunday School at S. Andrew's School. 5:30 p.m. Evensong (Choral) and Sermon. ST. CHRISTOPHER'S, Johore Bahru. 6:30 p.m. Evensong. Feb. 16, 7:30 a.m.385 words
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Advertisement366 1931-02-14 11 The New World Show. Programme for the Chinese New Year and Hart Raya Puasa GREETINGS TO ALL February 17 to February 19, Gates Open at 12 Noon. Moonlight Hall, "Nor Opera," commencing Performance at 1.30 p.m. Sunlight Hall, "Sri Kendongan Opera," commencing Performance at 1.30 pjn. Twilight Hall, Cantonese Wayang,366 words
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Advertisement184 1931-02-14 11 Refreshing I INSTANTANEOUS WATER 1 j HEATERS J ARE I INSTANTANEOUS IF THEY I I ARE GAS HEATED. AMUSEMENTS j TiYOLI I I SPECIAL HALF PRICE WEEK-END MATINEES I Saturday and Sunday, February 14 and 15. X M-G-M'S Special Musical Western Feature H I "MONTANA MOON" f I With JOAN184 words
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Miscellaneous225 1931-02-14 11 MAILS CLOSE. TO-DAY, FEB. 14. Upper Burma, North and E*st India (Nagato Maru) 3 p.m. Muar (Jerantut) 3 p.m. Port Swettenham and Penang (Klang) 3 p.m. Malacca and Port Dickson (Larut) 3 p.m. South-East Borneo (Belawan) 3 p.m. Pontianak (Tohiti) 3 pjn. Kemaman and Dungun (Hong Lee) 3 p.m. Penang225 words
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Article, Illustration1171 1931-02-14 12 CINEQUE - A Webkly AtVtew Br CINEQUE The Alhambra experimented with a silent synchronised picture this week, '"The White Hell of Pitz Palu." which drew appreciative houses. Contrary to the opinion or many, this picture did not contain long sequences of fake photography. It was filmed by1,171 words
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Advertisement223 1931-02-14 12 In /fell your Nerves are £ii on edge The busy mother only too frequently suffers from worn and ragged nerves. There is so much to do— with so many interruptions. Tha children, if they are healthy, are so full of energy and make such a deal of noise. Your nerves223 words
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Advertisement79 1931-02-14 12 I HUBBUCK'S E Pamts,OilsVarni*hes,etc srmm\ arc known through the World for covering power and durability. Supplies ready for immediate shipment. ■Es X. mm.nm wh HUBBUCK'S pat- HUBBUCK'S HUBBUCK'S ■HT. tnt White Zinc Varnishes, Quick Docking < V Paint, White Lead, Red Lead. Compost 11 on, X. British Gtlin Enamels, Dry79 words
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Advertisement212 1931-02-14 12 AIJHAMBRA Opening Tuesday, Feb. 17. AT THE MATINEE 3 P.M. Thi, Remember the old family album? I Unc,e charlie s sideburns and m *V»nni EL BRENDEL Maureen O'Sullivan John Garrick Marjorie White Frank Albertson %wammmmmm b y david butler \mWmWkwm NIGHTLY 6.15 9.15 Special Holiday Matinees: TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY^ 'STOP212 words
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Miscellaneous187 1931-02-14 12 DIARY OF EVENTS. TO-DAY, FEB. 14. High Tides. —7.35 a.m.. 10.10 p.m. prinaep Street Church Dedication. 4 p.m. Mottell: Welch Regt. v. S.C.P.A., Jalan Basar. TO-MORROW, FEB. IS. iflgh Tides.—«.45 a.m., 10.46 pjn. MONDAY, FEB. 16. High Tides. —9.39 ajn.. 11.15 p m. J oh ore Court of Appeal. Ladies187 words
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Article92 1931-02-14 13 (Our readers are invited to write to us on subjects of public interest. It must be under' stood that the "Malaya Tribune" does not necessarily endorse opinions expressed by correspondents. LETTERS SHOULD BE AS BRIEF AS POSSIBLE, preferably typewritten (double spacing), and on one side of the paper only.92 words
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Article665 1931-02-14 13 (To the Editor, "Malaya Tribune.") Sir, —I hope you and some of your readers will not be surprised that we are celebrating our Chinese New Year on the 17th inst because it is our proper New Year, and besides the Chinese have not yet celebrated their New665 words
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Article1114 1931-02-14 13 (To the Editor, "Malaya Tribune.") Sir, —That truism, "a Chinese is a Chinese wherever he is born," has a very important bearing on Council Reform and the future outlook of our community. Some of us can possibly trace the sojourn of our first ancestor in Malaya as far1,114 words
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Article251 1931-02-14 13 DR. TAGORE'S ADDRESS IN LONDON. Dr Tagore held "court" at "Hyde Park" Hotei, when the "All-Peoples' Association" gave a reception to the Poet's honour. He spoke seated in a chair—a venerable figure, with soft melodious voice—surrounded by an extraordinarily interesting throng representing east and west and least-wise a251 words
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Advertisement387 1931-02-14 13 I Korean Cloth, Hose, I and Kolee-Som. i I Jur cioth Guaranteed net to Fade, not to Shrink and seldom Worn ont. 2 THE KOREAN PRODUCTS CO., I j B j phone 6324. 6, Bras Basah Road, Singapore. g Raffles Cafe', Bakery and Confectionery, 1 We do not exaggerate but387 words
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Advertisement404 1931-02-14 13 I QUARTER VALUE SILK BAZAAR 1 cj Special Redaction—For A Few Days Only g Usual Price. Per Yd. S Satin Striped Indian Silk 33 inch $3.00 Now 75 cts. 1 H Silk Stockinnette Tube 45 $4.00 $1.00 i Jersy Silk Plain 27 $2.50 60 cts. C 5 Princess Crepe 27404 words
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Article747 1931-02-14 14 ABSENCE OF OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. POSITION STILL UNCERTAIN. The belief that the international scheme for the restriction of tin output is now a virtual certainty has been carried to the point of positive assurance by our Ipoh contemporary, which stated ln its issue of Monday that "the much747 words
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Article229 1931-02-14 14 On enquiry at the Mines Office in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, a representative of the Malay Mail" was informed that nothing had been heard from London as to whether official support was forthcoming from the Colonial Office for the tin quota scheme. The following is from229 words
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Advertisement388 1931-02-14 14 kWhy do men find me so unattractive? npHE damnable thing about Halitosis A (unpleasant breath) is that you never know when you have it, and no one will Kr*~nfl ever tell you you have it. HjkjyH Don't think Halitosis is rare. It causes WSr untold anxiety and heartache. It parts388 words
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Advertisement35 1931-02-14 14 M. HASSAN ELECTRICAL AND WATER CONTRACTOR. to 37, Bras Basah Road, SINGAPORE. U you are in need of electric lights, fans, motors etc. and water service, please write to above address or Thone MODERATE CHARGES.35 words
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Advertisement185 1931-02-14 14 Here's "BIG CAR" Luxury w,^ou ar os^ ri |"%ON'T !el the bigness cf this handsome new 1931 Hupmobile gpr** I Century Six deceive you as to price. Hupmobile engineers have Jc *3 mm deliberately put extra size, extra luxury, ex'ra value into this new 4 Six —but it is definitely185 words
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Advertisement460 1931-02-14 15 BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. incorporated in England.) Ln PASSENGER CARGO MAIU SERVICES. fIR \\"D ORIENTAL STEAM CO.. LONDON AND MAIL SERVICE. Con tract with His Majesty's v%deT Government.) oIT WARD FROM LONDON. For Chsae and Japan. Due Tonnage. Singapore 1931. 6.500 Feb. 14 .Somali 16 691 Feb. 21 Ugwalpino-460 words
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Advertisement580 1931-02-14 15 STEAMER SAILINGS, N.Y.K. LINE NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. N.Y.K. Office will be removed to the opposite building, The Meyer Chambers, Ist Floor, on and after February 20. TO LONDON. Naples, Marseilles, London* Antwerp, Rotterdam and Middlesbrough. Vessels Tonnage Due Sail YASUKUNI MARU 11,800 Feb. 25 26 HAKONE MARU 10,000 Mar. 11580 words
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Advertisement600 1931-02-14 15 STEAMER SAILINGS. j|£ NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. VllAkVlß (Incorporated in Germany) The undemoted are the Company's Intended fixture*: OUTWARDS. 9 ALLER for Hong Kong, Shanghai, Kobe, Taku, Dalny and Tsingtau. Feb. 15 PFALZ for Japan Ports and Vladivostock Feb. 25 HOMEWARDS. DERFFLINGER for Genoa, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Hamburg and Bremen. Feb. 16600 words
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Advertisement255 1931-02-14 15 INSURANCE. THE south iftifP BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED FffiE, MARINE TRANSIT AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. L. C. MARGOLIOUTH, Manager. OBm: I, Finlayson Green. THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION LIMITED. (incorporated tn the Strait* Settlement*.) HEAD OFFICE: SINGAPORE, tne Fleer of No. t, Malacca Street. Singapore.255 words
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Advertisement544 1931-02-14 15 BANKS* THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED. (Reentered in London, under the Compauie* Acts of im to 1995, on 2nd December, 1992.) Authorised Capitol 5?'2J2'2?! Subscribed Capitol "'SI'S! Paid-up Capital f1,060.00C Reserve Fund and Rest 11,646.601 BEAD OFFICE: 15, Grace Chorea Street. London, E.C. B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. J. M544 words
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Advertisement494 1931-02-14 15 BANKS, The Ho Hong Bank. Limited. Meyer Chambers. RAFFLES SQUARE, SIXGAPORE. beg to announce that they art inaugurating a New Service for their customers in the shape of Safe Deposit boxes for the keeping of jewellery, bonds, title-dedds and other valuable property. These boxes have been ordered and are on494 words
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Advertisement2463 1931-02-14 16 Just in Stock! Photographer s Journal!! THE BRITISH JOURNAL PHOTOGRAPHIC ALMANAC FOR 1931. The year book of photography and guide arid the photographic annual. Edited by Geo. E. Brown F.I.C. C cloth-bound $2.00. Books of two kinds j piper boimd 9 I.SO. Please write or call at: M. Mohamed Dulf2,463 words
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Advertisement635 1931-02-14 16 Teo Hoo Lye Institution^ In view of the increasing demand tat a< mission into the lower classes the manage" ment beg to announce the opening 0 f the following additional classes:—Two for Primary boys, two for Std. L and one additional third and fourth Stds. These classes are placed fa635 words
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