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Title Section19 1931-01-12 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,231 ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, SJS. MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article293 1931-01-12 1 Perak beat Singapore by five points to three m the final of the H.M.S. Malaya Cup at Kuala Lumpur Page 20. It is not clear whether there has been a cold agreement between London and Paris. Reports are conflicting Pace 11. American bankers consider that a public293 words
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Article1147 1931-01-12 1 Where are the liars? Oscar Wilde asked the question many years ago m the Nineteenth Century, and nobody was able to answer him. Great literature, he argued, was largely the fruit of great lying. Ths giants of aforetime dreamed dreams which come to no "modern." We1,147 words
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Advertisement107 1931-01-12 1 FLVINATOR THE LAST WORD IN i FCTRIC REFRIGERATION GEHB BROS. CO. i lncorporated m U.S.A.) <. ilrv-Senirr 55. Robinson Road IRAFFLES HOTEL! I T/iis Evening 6.15 TEA DANCE I CARAREr f The Famous Moscow Trio I Toropoff --JGroncharoff I Vera Velkova f ♦♦♦♦♦♦>♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ I NOW READY I j! The Singapore107 words
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Advertisement239 1931-01-12 1 BBS i ■> bß> E IflH k I l b^bT^^.b^^bb^^. 1 D Kl' *susmi smA dmfl I o^fl^fl^fl^fl^H^ c fl fIV^Z fl^s^smflu fIT Pb «9 ■^^■■m»B! flHni EUROPE^ HOTEL i 4< Renowned by Recommendation" DANCING: After Dinnef every TUESDAY, i THURSDAY and SATURDAY. MUSIC: On the VERANDAH every SATURDAY from239 words
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Advertisement79 1931-01-12 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Hotel announcements Page 1. Notices, auction sales etc. Pag? 9. TVhiteaways stocktaking sate^-P^gc 6. Cinema and amusement quide Page 2. SanCemans ports and snerries Page 1. Josephine C. gewns at Robinsons Page 11. Folding leather clocks at JLitties P<si(C 10. NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION.; KEEP THE TROUSSEAU j HABIT.79 words
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Advertisement17 1931-01-12 1 KELVIHATOR THE LAST WORD IN ELECTRIC REFRIGERATION GETZ BROS. CO. (Incorporated m U.SA.) Sales-Service 55, Robinson Road17 words
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Article368 1931-01-12 2 United Artists' Products for Alhambra. Alhambra Theatres Limited, have completed their film bookings for this year by securing under special contract the new season United Artists Corporation product. These pictures. which are due to arrive within a week or two. have, vi nearly every instance, been completed368 words
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Article73 1931-01-12 2 Half Shot at Sunrise Season Extended. Long before the commencement of the show at the Capitol on Saturday night the "house" was completely sold out and owing to the tremendous success and popular appeal of this production, the screening has been extended for two more nights. The next73 words
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Article80 1931-01-12 2 The Girl Said No. the comedy that is now running at the Alhambra. attracted such en thusiastic audiences during the week-end that the management have decided to keep the nlm lor a further period. Anyone who has not yet seen the antics of William Haines and Marie Dressier80 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement95 1931-01-12 2 The first batch of Russian motor tyres is said to have arrived m Paris. It is suggested thai there may be some connection between this announcement and the news that the Russian Rubber Trust, formerly the so-called Resino Trust, and no*' the "Soviet Union Rubber Concern. has established a special95 words
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Advertisement292 1931-01-12 2 BALSAMIC COUGH ELIXIR. A sure and speedy remedy for COUGHS, COLDS, ASTHMA, and all alTcrtions of the Chest, Throat and Lungs. Contains no narcotics and may be given with safety to the smallest child. SMALL SIZE 75c, LARGE SIZE $1.25 Manufactured and sold by I MEDICAL HALL LTD. j 3,292 words
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Advertisement172 1931-01-12 2 Victoria Theatre I i ALL NEW TALKING EQUIPMENT f NOW BEING INSTALLED. I PERFECTION IN MACHINERY GOES TO MAKE S I PERFECT SOUND PRODUCTION. j Watch for Opening Date 1 WITH THE LATEST BRITISH PICTURE 1 i^ f; PHONE S2. 6 1 "Where Everyone Goes.** \MS\ TO-NIGHT [9-15 1 SCREENING172 words
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Advertisement182 1931-01-12 2 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 1 r HELD OVER OWING I TO SENSATIONAL I i SUCCESS! j t l norawTi I TATILLIAM HAINES si j WITH I MARIE DRE|SSLER IN THE COMEDY THAT [I HAS SET ALL SINGAPORE J I LAUGHING! il The GIRL SAID NO i I ALSO I A SUPERB182 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous173 1931-01-12 2 THE WEEK. Monday. 12th. High Water. 04.05. 85 ft., 16.35. 8.2 ft. Rugby: Welch 2nd XV vs. Public Services 2nd XV at Tanglin. Hotkey: Trial for F.MS Colony match Police VS. RAF. at Thomson Road Golf Krppd G. C. Ladies' Spoon 6CC Football Meeting. 5.15. TufmLiy. i;Uh. HiKh Water, MJt,173 words
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A HAPPY LONDON REUNION.
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Article541 1931-01-12 3 The Man Who Was Wrongfully Imprisoned. Mr. Thomas Boevey Barrett, the British exofflcer who was recently found to be innocent of a crime for which he served 2> 2 years of a three years' sentence t?n ynars ago, is to have happy nmataa with his family541 words
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Article245 1931-01-12 3 Londt n I)"i 12. Mr. Barrett reached London from East Africa to-day and the first thing he did after greeting the crowd of friends who were at Waterloo to meet him was to go to his solicitor. Mr. A. L. Bryden. to thank him for all he had245 words
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Article148 1931-01-12 3 Farmer's Three Weeks m Prison. An order for the release from Brixton Prison of Joseph Naden, a farmer, of Fairfield. near Buxton, who had been committed for disobeying an injunction restraining him from driving cattle, sheep, or other animals over the course of the Buxton148 words
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Article104 1931-01-12 3 Tourist Who Disappeared m a Tramp Over The Rockies. Vanccuver (8.C.), Dec. 11. Mr. John N. P. Bennett, the wealthy Englishman for whom the provincial police were asked to institute a search en behalf of a London bank, is reported to have arrived at VanderhofT, m NorthernReuter - 104 words
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Advertisement213 1931-01-12 3 Stands for 4m*H&^L^\ Quality Taste It I Just Taste It! Here's a vivacious newcomer for your refrigerator and your table that familiar health-drink orange juice m a lively new role partnered with grape fruit. From the moment you flick the cap from your first bottle you'll decide that hfe hasn't213 words
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Advertisement79 1931-01-12 3 An open competitive examination for admis--sion to the Indian Civil Service will be held m .London m 1931. The closing date for the receipt cf applications by the Secretary, Civi 1 Sarvice Commission. London, will be May Bth. The regulations for the examination may be inspected, on application, at the79 words
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Advertisement254 1931-01-12 3 BIGIA ESTATE TEA Retaining a freshness and flavour which cannot be equalled by imported teas. Grown m Malaya Although better, it costs less for being a local product there are no expensive transport charges to be covered. Obtainable from: Bon Bee A Co.. 11l 13, Beach Road. High Street Provision254 words
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Advertisement264 1931-01-12 3 I Estate Trust Agencies j (1927) Limited. 1 BRANCHES 1 21, First Cross Street MALACCA. M 11, Light Street PENANG. m 14, Klyne Street KUALA LUMPUR. I Registered by and Security deposited with I the Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, S Guardians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised m264 words
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Article, Illustration4567 1931-01-12 4 W.A. SWEENEY - Murder by Legacy W.A.SWEENEY BY SYNOPSIS DICK TARLTON was left a legacy. It consisted of certain concessions m Nevada and had to be claimed personally by a given date. He decides to go to Nevada and claim it. He is accompanied by his friend. CARL RAYNER. They leave for Paris,4,567 words
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Article140 1931-01-12 4 Home Office Refuse to say Why. Abbas Hilmi Pashi. the former Khodn< Egypt, who was deposed by the Briti>h O eminent at the end of 1914. has beta MflW I passport visa to land m England. He has for some time lived m tht 1 PI140 words
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Advertisement359 1931-01-12 4 Everything ik^Yi that baby needs A 4 ->|M|]^y* „vf All the nourishment that 1 mixed as directed. Babies baby needs for building firm from birth onwards thri\. flesh, sturdy limbs and active splendidly on Mellin's Fo< n brain and nerves is con- because it is the DCtresi tamed m Mellin's359 words
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Article466 1931-01-12 5 NOVEL TEMPER TESTER. I Women More "Touchy** Than We all have our pet abominations. What is This question is answered m an exhaustive study of the origin and nature of common annoyances that has been mt.de by Hulsey Cason, professor of psychology at the University of466 words
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Article299 1931-01-12 5 How It Secured Immunity from Education. The deliberate emission cf a collar-stud from his costume has procured for a small boy m Watford complete immunity frcm education since July. X'<= father favoured the open neck; his teachers did not: and m consequence the lad has299 words
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Article174 1931-01-12 5 Brothers Who Courted the Same Girl. 'It is a tragedy of love, the same as has! existed since the word began." said ihe County I Coroner (Mr. Brighousei, m returning a verdict of suicide while of unsound mind at the in- 1 quest at the Whiston174 words
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Article475 1931-01-12 5 Most Abused for Doin^ the Right Thir^. Mr. Gecrge Bernard Shaw, m opening an exhibition of photographs of modern Russia at the Camera Club. London, said: "It WOOM be m affert-ticn en :v.y part ?f I v.eve to attempt to ctnceal that for thirteen years we have475 words
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Advertisement180 1931-01-12 5 fCHEF BRAND PROVISIONS I Embody Good Value. j SAUCE ASSORTED JAMS 1 MIXED PICKLES MARMALADE I PASTES BAKED BEANS I SOUPS TOMATO CATSUP SAUSAGES FRESH HERRINGS I OLIVES HERRINGS IN TOMATO 1 AND MANY OTHER VARIETIES. I STOCKED BY ALL DEALERS. SIME DARBY CO., LTD. j |jj (AGENTS FOR MALAY*).180 words
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Advertisement23 1931-01-12 5 Mr. E. D. Brettell, lately Manager of the Taiping Branch of United Engineers, Ltd., is leaving on Home furlough this week— S. Echo.23 words
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Advertisement255 1931-01-12 5 Check your baby^s weight WMvr a habv should f H**A\< \f *^J\ month 9 lhs I «A. IW\ I 2 months 10^ Ihs. V. -^v/>^ I <^-^y 3 12 lh >- You can't ask a baby how he is or how And the reason why "Lactogen" he feels. But there255 words
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Advertisement241 1931-01-12 5 C^§ l/§ iJ\ Cfl Follouin R tne recent adveru MWwA^^ */ff&i* isement composed entirely *0 <J* QOJmY\JU*^^ Vf extracts from tributes by yy* 0 g^k+i Mjj/+r* famous users, this o»m/>«>site ft ftkl&JTA^ i statement shows chul their imJUw^^^ ff/f/i praises of the purity safety and %r*r gftfUEA* efficacy of Cenasprin241 words
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Article1066 1931-01-12 6 CHEAP AND EXPEDITIOUS. Where Causes are Not Deemed Unnecessary. "If trtre had only been a Zags m those I times Tolstoy's Anna Karenina nsed never have committed suicide." a young Soviet flapper once assured me m all seriousness. Zags is the j bbreviated title of1,066 words
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Article444 1931-01-12 6 Development of British Tanks. A lecture on "The Development and Future of Armoured Fighting Vehicles" was given m the Royal United Service Institution. Whitehall by Colonel F. A. Pile. Lieutenant -General Si* Webb Gillman. Master-General cf the Ordnance, presided. Colonel Pile said it seemed probable that we should444 words
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Advertisement268 1931-01-12 6 WHITEAWAYS GREAT STOCK TAKING COMMENCES TO-DAY JANUARY the 12th. Cost Price, Previous Prices and Marked Values Ignored on All Excess Stocks. ASH TBAVS. 50 TO BE \(IW KHAKI FIELD SHIRTS. LADIES FINE CLEARED. RIBBED VEST. Oxydised I llUm as "PIGSTICKER" TOPEES. Strong khaki Indian Twin Opera top. very ab- sketch268 words
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Advertisement31 1931-01-12 6 I The Rev. S. S. Manickam. 1.5.0. of the Tamil I Methodist Episcopal Church, Malacca Street. I Kuala Lumpur, is suffering from apoplexy and p> is In a serious condition. MM.31 words
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Advertisement162 1931-01-12 6 Try a dash o( "Boots" Fruit Saline m a tumbler of w T ater. Clear and sparkling, it is an effervescent delight to the thirsty palate. It cools and purifies the blood and, m Nature's own way, fently and harmlessly eliminates poisonous waste products. Sfoi^JS, MFDfCAL HALL Lt£ aid alHeadinf162 words
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Advertisement157 1931-01-12 6 iSllenburgs Foods Made from the purest milk of cows pastured m the home counties, the 'Allenburys' Foods are as easily digested as mother's milk. They aie > germ free and are simply and quickly made by the mL j dition of boiling water only. Milk Food No. 1 Milk Food157 words
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Article1283 1931-01-12 7 LOST VILLAGE OF LONDON. A Quaint Little World of Their Own. I have been to London's lost village— <a little place at the back o' beyond, where no buses ever go, and a station is an unheard-of thing, and the people stare at1,283 words
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Article230 1931-01-12 7 "Heavy, Ponderous, and Fattening." Kcme, Dec. I). The Futurist leader r.nd Academician. Siy:icr Marinetti. has given an outline cf the Futurist plans fcr a revolution m Italian cooking and through it of \he Italian soul. Speaking appropriately enough at a banquet at Milan, he said that230 words
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Article162 1931-01-12 7 First Chance m Life at 73. A man who had spent 34 years m prlsor. for a gain of only £14, James Brady, aged 73, came up for sentence at the Old Bailey, having pleaded guilty at the last Sessions to a charge of162 words
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Article223 1931-01-12 7 Gold and Silver Treasure Find. Rome. One of the most important archaeological discoveries of modern days has been made at Pompeii, the city which was buried by the eruption of Vesuvius m A.D. 79. In what was evidently the plate room of a patrician house m the223 words
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Article259 1931-01-12 7 Light That Took 220,000 Years to Reach Earth. Sir James Jeans, the astronomer, m his fourth Drcadcnst talk on the stars, said that it was nc gocci trying to count them; there was only one way of telling their total number, and that was to weigh259 words
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Advertisement264 1931-01-12 7 TUNiuuifiri BRITISH RAPID HARDENING CEMENT Sole Agents I j African Eastern I (Malaya) Ltd. Singapore Penang. I MOVADO Wrist and POCKET batches I accurate and elegant. \^£~|jg^o/ Also a hi? variety of !the Movado '-trtllCTO automatic winder m stock. RENE ULLIM ANN Agents: I Capitol Building Singapore. I Ash for264 words
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Advertisement369 1931-01-12 7 What About thai: m^ GREASE-UP $M vAm. GEORGE GETS HIS, DAILY hut we suggest every fortnight for your car ONE DOLLAR. ANY CAR. BORNEO MOTORS LTD. ORCHARD ROAD. /^^P^|\ a !3UiiGr©m s wish fm m\ to Benefit Others SIJP kL "My Lee h now Profit by Mrs. Harris's Experience m^WSk369 words
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1146 1931-01-12 8 RIVIERA SENSATION. Alleged Manipulation by Croupiers. A sensation has been caused on the French Riviera (writes C. J. Ketchum. Daily Express Special Correspondent at Nice on Dec. 8) by the astounding charges contained m the current issue of the monthly newspaper. Le Reveil1,146 words
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Article521 1931-01-12 8 That decadence is not immanent m the Committee which advises the 8.8.C. on the prouunciation of English is now happily proved. According to the revised rule, to be promulgated m the forthcoming new edition of the 'Committee's booklet, announcers will now abandon the licence of decadence (with theThe Times - 521 words
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Article98 1931-01-12 8 Warsaw. A strange story of the revenge taken by a I cat for the death of her kitten Is reported from Volhynnia. A baby of two years old was playing m a country house with some I newly-born kittens. Seizing one of them, the baby threw it98 words
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Advertisement233 1931-01-12 8 J There is a variety of il^yW7^m\ Fry s Cartet Chocolate r^^^j/^^jfiL to suit every taste. The handy hygenic carton .^LJ|fLfcaU£vjß keeps the chocolate fresh to the last piece. Fry's Issued b\ the House of Fry. Fi'^Hshed i7jS Q THE DRINK THAT j Irl supersedes all I n S v233 words
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Advertisement111 1931-01-12 8 TK TORTURE OF PHLES^ Witt Ml. VAN VLBCK'S AB«>RPTTV» PLASMA a* caafraf t***» pajnfal mtim&f to i a^a^^a^a^a^^A^^^^k aa^at^Baa^a%> aala^^a^a^aaa^a^a^aa» •J" DR. VAN VLECJTS ABSORFftVa? PLASMA is aokastaw. It aaatkaa ana* gtvaaSoffararr froat PUa», Prolap**, Fia*ar», aad all itoaaaa»>ei taa Kaatnm. aaosld aa» without I itiayatoWof tins wondarfal soothing enrath*111 words
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Advertisement311 1931-01-12 8 Be Sure Of Your Whisky! The finest of Scotch Barley the pure, sparkling water to be found only m Scotland and years of experience m the distilling of whisky these are the foundation of King i George IV," but they are only the foundation. For many years it must lie311 words
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Advertisement509 1931-01-12 9 BUSINESS CARDS. ASSAGE ANKVRE ISS FUMIKO 22 Dhoby Ghaut. FUNERALS. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. Nm. lAS, Penhaa WUmd. Lavender Street Phone Mil. MASSAGE HALL? MKS HARI' AND MISS HANA 60. Waterloo Street TELEPHONE 7467. TO LET. MM Orchard Road Apply Meyer Brothers.' N 81 MEYER ROAD Apply Meyer Brothers. 1O LET—509 words
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Advertisement637 1931-01-12 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given that tenders are now invited for the following materials or services, and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained m the Tender Room, Municipal Offices: Supply of 6,500 tons of Gas* Coal. Delivery end of March, 1931. Date of closing,637 words
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Advertisement745 1931-01-12 9 NOTICES. I NOTICE. j We have to inform the public that the gentlemen named Ezekiel m the Katong landowner's incident, have no connection whatsoever with any of the members of the firm of M. Ezekiel Sons, Ophthalmic' Opticians. M. Ezekiel Sons, OPHTHALMIC OPTICIANS. SARKIES BROTHERS. Proprietors of Raffles Hotel and745 words
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Advertisement445 1931-01-12 9 I AUCTION SALES. DISTRESS SALE. IX THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. Writ of Distress No. 152 Dated Oct. 25th. 1930. In the cause of Choo Kia Peng Landlord versus Chop Eng Hua Tenants AUCTION SALE of ALL THE FURNITURE. ETC. COMPRISING —Iron safes, showcases, almeirahs.445 words
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Advertisement515 1931-01-12 9 1 GOVERNMENT EVENING CUSSES I I RAFFLES INSTITUTION. J Subject to there being a sufficient number of students to i I justify their formation, classes will be held m the follow- I ing subjects and will commence on Monday Jan. 19th. 1931 I TECHNICAL. COMMERCIAL. I I 1- Mathematics. 1.515 words
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608 1931-01-12 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1931. WEEK-END COMMENT. Difficulties m connection with the world's monetary situation continue to increase and the possibility of general co-operation still seems distant. The negotiations between the French and British authorities appear to have achieved some success but special circumstances affecting the financial operations608 words
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Article233 1931-01-12 10 The Bendemeer Athletic Club. Singapore is called upon to furnish proof of its existence. Mr. C. Ahmed Baig is appointed an Extra Assistant Controller of Labour. Mr. and Mrs. Noel Trotter have taken a larg? mansion m Hampshire. Inche Baba bin Abdulrahim, Sanitary Overseer, Alor Gajah. Malacca, has been seconded233 words
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Article420 1931-01-12 10 SATURDAY'S RUBBER PRICES. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Jan. 11, 11.20 a.m. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber prices as follows Spot 4 4jl6d. (up 116). Forward 4 9 16d. (unchanged). The market is steady. Lady Guillemard and Major-General Sir Neill Malcolm were among those who, on420 words
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Article1277 1931-01-12 10 TRICOLOR SURVIVORS AT SINGAPORE. STORY OF THE DISASTER. Ship Sinks After Several Explosions. The French mail steamer Porthos arrived m Singapore en Saturday afternoon with the survivors of the ill-fated Tricolor, the Norwegian motor ship which blew up and sank when zhe was about two hours journey from Colombo. The1,277 words
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Article833 1931-01-12 10 EDUCATION PROBLEM^ A Successful Year's Work. The 39th annual session of the M ference of the Methodist EjiLscp, opened m the Wesley Church on l ing, Bishop Edwin F. Lee. Dii (Bishop and Mrs. Lee have retun pore this week from America via Sixteen missionaries. Britisli ami833 words
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Advertisement108 1931-01-12 10 John Harvey Sons Ltd., Bristol. The CONNOISSEUR'S Delight. Sole Agents CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., {Incorporated under the Companies Ordinances of Hong Kong\ {Incorporated m Shanghai* 90, Robinson Road Telephone 6228 I Have You Seen the Selection —OF v j 1 Cakes U Pastries 1 AT THE l siNG apore COLD108 words
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Advertisement97 1931-01-12 10 j -:634:- j North Bridge Road. j TENG SENG GUAN. Established 1305. TJUPi I Tyres and Tube;. 31 x 4 $15.00 $2.75 J 32 x 4 $18.50 $3.00 33 X 4 $19.53 $3.00 J 34 x 4 $24.00 $3.50 I 32 x 4.. $20.00 $3.50 33 X 4 a $22.0097 words
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Article223 1931-01-12 11 I GOLD AND SILVER CRISIS. ll :|Nl > London and Paris Agreed ki uttT s imti i Paris, Jan. 10. thai recent conversations ol iii the gold problem ted In Ml understanding. Alluwcred her rate to two per beck ttot flow of capital |b Finland refused,223 words
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Article117 1931-01-12 11 China Loan Issue Deemed Impossible. IHeuters Service] New York, Jan. i». that the United States might "intries and extend a large silver 'hina has greatly interested bankers :iers as they think that not only :::.i b\:\ th« United States would benefit from China ls a potential consumer117 words
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Article76 1931-01-12 11 Plan for Limiting Manufacture. !Reutr"s Service.] Geneva, Jan. 9. I Nations Advisory Committee m Opium has opened its 14th YiiMoncellos. Portugal. The ehairlu Committee decided to take as a 108 the Draft Convention subSir Malcolm Delivingne embodying mitiiig of manufacture drafted by :y Committee last year and76 words
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Article57 1931-01-12 11 kNew (Jovernor of Tanganyika. Lcndon Jan. !>. Stewart Symes has been appointed r..hu'anyika. Qmtte Stewart Symes has been Commander-in-Chit f at Aden I H. mm previously Governor of the! Dfetrtd m Palestine and Chief Sec- I nnfiM—lH, Palestine. He is 48 years i London. Jan. 9. nnd m57 words
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Article137 1931-01-12 11 Harbour Hoard Employee Hacked to Death. U* i!<* lit lp'" from a house m Nelson "Prtd by Mr G. Alex Schottle. a isiau i mployed by th? Singapore *d lad the neighbours to summon "ir q| a pallet patrol m th? oarly Saturday morning. Entering the wm137 words
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Article282 1931-01-12 11 FACT, NOT THEORY. League Indicts High Officials. I Reuters Service.] Geneva. Jan. 10. Although the classic idea of slavery, meantag .lave markets and slave dealers, does not exist m the Negro republic of Liberia, what i< tantamount to slavery ceuainly exists there according to the findings of282 words
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Article, Illustration248 1931-01-12 11 Brother Says He Will Fly Pacific. [Renter's Service. J San Francisco. Jan. 10. 1 Although the famous Australian aviator. AirCommodore Kingsford Smith is credited with the intention of abandoning ambitious flights since his marriage, his brother lias announced the Air-Commodore will bring his bride here m April248 words
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Article59 1931-01-12 11 Funeral and Memorial Services. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby. Jan. 10. The Kine Queen and Prince of Wales and other members of the royal family to-day attended the funeral of the Princess Royal m St. George's Chapel Windsor Castle. Simultarecusly memorial services were held m the CTiapel59 words
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Article139 1931-01-12 11 Government's Thorough Purge. IReu.er's Service. l Madrid. Jan. 9. Following the recent insurrection m the Spanish Air Force headed by Major Franco, Air Forces cadres have been dissolved but officers will be readmitted after their applications have been examined. The existing administration has been abolished and the139 words
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Article243 1931-01-12 11 MR. S. SASTRI'S HOPE. End of Long Struggle m Sight. TRcuter'i Service.] London, Jan. 9. In a discussion at the Defence sub-Committee of the Round Table Conference, Mr. J. H. Thomas, presiding, said that complete Indianasat ion of the army is not necessary as a preliminary for the attainment243 words
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Article138 1931-01-12 11 Miners to Reject Arbitrator's Award [Reuter's Serrice.] Berlin, Jan. 9. I President Hlndenburg has exercised special! constitutional authority m vesting m the Gov- eminent Arbitrator m the Ruhr coalfields dispute greater power than expected. The dispute will conclude to-morrow by a 6 per cent reduction m wages,138 words
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Article56 1931-01-12 11 To Advise on Brazilian Monetary Reform. I Reuters Service.] London. Jan. 10. The Bank of 1 ugland iias agr^cc' that Sir Otto Niemeyer shall go to Brazil to advise the Government on monetary reform and stabilisation of the exchange. Sir Otto returned from a similar miss s56 words
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Article53 1931-01-12 11 Town Demolished m Landslide. Reuter's Service.] Milan. Jan. It. A landslide from the western slopes of Monte San Martino is reported to have demolished the Casa Verde district and the town of Lecco In Lombardy. So far only three bodies have been recovered, but it is feared the53 words
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Article86 1931-01-12 11 Big Death Roll m Ecuador Tragedy. [Reuter's Service.] New York, Jan. 10. News from Guayaquil says that 170 fatalities are reported m a landslide which engulfed a train m the Huigra district. [Guayaquil is m the South American Republic of Ecuador.] New York, Later. News from Guayaquil says86 words
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Article97 1931-01-12 11 Financial Loss on January Races. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. Bangkok, Jan. 11. The January races of the Sports Club concluded yesterday and resulted In a financial loss owing to greatly diminished attendances, whether due to general stringency or objection to the taxation of the gambling law is97 words
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Article15 1931-01-12 11 To be Played by Monday. E. H. R. Bowerman vs. P. Sands.15 words
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Article219 1931-01-12 11 CARDIFF BREAKDOWN. Miners Want to Settle With Owners. [Reuter's Service. J London, Ja*. 9 The Cardiff conference between the coal owners and miners, arranged fo.'lo-ving Government intervention, has broken down. London, Later The Cardii; coal parleys broke down because the miners declined to agree that the219 words
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Article59 1931-01-12 11 25,000 Operators Out at Burnley. [Reuters Service.] London, Jan. 11. The Lancashire cotton dispute took a grave turn yesterday when the lock-out began of 25,000 operatives m the weaving section of Burnley. The negotiations to end the dispute have at present reached a complete deadlock; no meetings between59 words
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Article120 1931-01-12 11 AH Demands on Revenue Met. [Reuter's Far Eastern Service.] Shanghai, Jan. 11. The Ministry of Finance announces that the Maritime Customs Revenue for 1930 totaled 180,570.000 Haikuan taels compared with 152.760,000 taels during 1929. The Native Customs revenue was 6.547.000 taels compared with 4.58*800 taels In 1929. All120 words
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Article109 1931-01-12 11 How He Stopped an Argument. [Reuter's Service.! Dallas, Texas. Jan. 10. Ten thousand sport enthusiasts had visible proof last night that Dempsey is still the Manassa mauler of old. Jack was refereeing a wrestling match and resented being hit on the jaw by Billy Edwards, one of109 words
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Article57 1931-01-12 11 Sinks When Resuming Flight. [Reuter's Service.] Rio de Janeiro, Jan. 10. The seaplane which came down at sea during the trans-Atlantic flight of Baldo's planes and was towed m to harbour at Fernando Noronha by an Italian warship, capsized and sank while attempting to take off for57 words
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Article48 1931-01-12 11 American Critics Disagree. [Reuter's Service.] New York, Jan. 10. Yet another Britisher got a "raw deal" when Len Harvey, the British middleweight champion, was beaten on points m a twelve round match by Vince Dundee, an Italian-American. Most of the critics thought Harvey had won.48 words
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Article77 1931-01-12 11 Ship's Officer Lost Overboard. It was officially reported by the master of the steamer Sui Sang that while the vessel was at sea on Friday afternoon, Mr. J. D. Wishart, the third engineer, was lost overboard. A search was made but his body could not be77 words
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Advertisement25 1931-01-12 11 Mr. S. N. King. Acting Deputy Public Prosecutor. Johore. has been appointed to act as Legal Adviser. Johore. m addition to his own I duties.25 words
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Advertisement61 1931-01-12 11 1 i i j i i j j T 2 j r a^*-" 7" *s i I i i j i j j I j New Seasons Collection I ROBINSONS Singapore Kuala Lumpur. i PAGE "JAY" FENCING iiC±llX^4u=^ ZZI ,pf— iLifi^- P^ p^ i IS THE IDEAL FENCING j i61 words
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455 1931-01-12 12 BEHIND THE SCENES IN FRANCE. Copyright Publication m the Free Press. TIIF. Singapore Free Press has securca tint ugh the Xcrth Amtrican Newspaper MJiai «c. who havr exclusive world righ s. CW t rral Pfrsh.irjr\ sttry of America m the U't..ld War. which is455 words
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Article197 1931-01-12 12 Hong Kong Congratulations on K.C.M.G. During Ml brief period of service m Hong Kong, says the South China Morning Post congratulating. Sir William Peel on his X.C M.G.. His Excellency has wen golden opinions not only because of his chaim of manner and Viappy disposition, but also197 words
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Article165 1931-01-12 12 Charge Against Serang of the Patrol. A Malay and a Chinese have been arrested and rharg -d wi;h unlawful poss -ssion Of irearms. On information r?c3ived. Dvtective tmpeetnr Mclnlosh Wtpi on beard ih? ?r.ble r hip Pitroi. ::t Krpp.l Harbour. 'id M»3>Hd tbe M:;l iv stiaii" Sul&ng165 words
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Article92 1931-01-12 12 Sydney Method of Protecting Wicket. Sydney's cricket pitches shall not net wet. it tIM bin declared. So Mr. Frank Buckl- has designed :i eOVfCing of fciyantic proportions vc k. oil Uu> rain This "Cri^kt Pitch Urnl rrll-.i licks like MMM Brcbdingnation eaterpillai I .t ranv>. with 20 iron92 words
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303 1931-01-12 12 MARSHAL JOFFRE. German Tributes to Victor of the Marne. Berlin Jan. 5. Marshal JoffYe's courage, patience and levelheadedness are extolled by the German Press m long sympathetic obituaries of the victor of the Mart c. where, according to the Nation list Nachtausgabe "the dead soldier303 words
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Article985 1931-01-12 12 Positions To-day. The following are the positions to date m the English League and m Division I of the Scottish League: Goals. P. W. L. D F. A. Pis Arsenal 22 15 2 5 63 32 35 Sheffield Wed. 25 15 5 5 66 40 35 Derby985 words
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Article514 1931-01-12 12 STRIKE FAILING. Government Intervenes to Stop General Lock-Out. Berlin, Jan. 3. Anxious eyes are riveted on the Ruhr valley, where the situation is becoming increasingly alarminp, following several deaths and many wcu: ded m a series of clashes between strikers and the police discharging their514 words
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Article171 1931-01-12 12 Discussions on Treaty Revision. Berlin, Jan. 3. The comments of the competent Pre^s organof the European capitals visited by M. Venizelos: m the course of his present tour indicate that, contrary to the initial Greek declarations his journey is not devoid of political significancr" Thus, the official171 words
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Article90 1931-01-12 12 Plans for New French Service. France, Jan. 3. The aeroplane giving promise of the new line from Paris to Saigon which flow off it 10.3 C to-day for Marseilles, on the first stage of ttu flight, was piloted by Launay and carried Nogu?s. the chief pilot of90 words
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Article323 1931-01-12 12 OFFICIAL CEREMONIES. President Reviews 7,000 Troops. Nanking, Jan. 1. Th» New Year celebration at Nanking was marked by a series of official functions, including a ceremony at the mausoleum of the late founder of the Republic and Kuomir.tang Party. I Dr. Sun Vat-sen, where Marshal323 words
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Article359 1931-01-12 12 j Appointment of Captain Mattos c Oliveira. According to the Journal de Noticias. of Oporto. Portugal. Capt. Mattos c Oliveira has been appointed to succeed His Excellency Senhor I Tamagnini de Sousa Barbosa as Governor of Macao, says the South China Morning Post. Capt. Oliveira has held359 words
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Article218 1931-01-12 12 British People Waking ITp to Its Advantages. The enormous strides mad? m the use of electricity for domestic purposes were referred to by Mr. Tvldeslty Jones. X.C.. when he *pI peared lor Fulham Council at the Electricity 3 Commissioners' inquiry m London into the ape plication of218 words
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Article1592 1931-01-12 12 EAST IN THE EAST END. Sultanah Opens Dockland Settlement Building. "From Our Own Correspondent. > London. Dm, 12. Their Highnesses thfl Sullan and Sultanah of Johore enjoyed an interesting evening 'Alien the Sultanah opened the new building of Dockland Settlenvvit m the East End.1,592 words
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Article149 1931-01-12 12 Meeting of Leacue Committee. Own. if i The Pttmunent Central On Opium M-t to-d;u unri -r the prai Lyall iB-iti:>h mrniben In the t PKtMM session this Connnitt<i a. comparative table of ciuart«i!' thof.* of th 1 third quut-v o\ LtM i tei\s:on of the 1925 Convnt.o;149 words
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Article93 1931-01-12 12 "Atmosphere Not Condarh M.I I -*****1! The C/A'i n.>-si'.i\.iki:«i. Poi Belies, v. ill urol);ihlv l> of ii.. n-.t' i<\ ti tonal a: irn tii"? tortbconunf Lragi C oordir.u i;> well ftuthei Leaeu? circles wh tp it Is [great Powers ■fried <<n th ic rm my bad ftbandoned93 words
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Article49 1931-01-12 12 Attempt to Hot* Anti-F .i.-i ..i r wponstMe foi the famous Botal <•.« b S.tf.irdav ni<;h i Lly r. m.u;y p I I v.n mbux two un j-h.-li :i;;-;in- 1 m entrai 1 Ing, ihattet id \h onductad peraoi M Chi;u)pc who H oeedlnt on Urn mti-F49 words
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Advertisement13 1931-01-12 12 The Dedication Festival of the Cathedral \\M Lv held on Srnc!.ty. January 25th.13 words
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Advertisement27 1931-01-12 12 Dr. W. Hughes. Temporary Medical Officer, Straits Settlements, and Mr. H. R. Cheeseman. Supernumerary Education Officer A. have been eeconded for seivic? under the Government of Johore.27 words
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Article1036 1931-01-12 13 Why and Wherefore of High Price of Clubs. A few weeks ago I wrote something about the cost of golf, emphasising the point that any reduction m expenses must come from golfers denying themselves seme measure, at least, of the luxury they demand now, writes Charles1,036 words
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Article720 1931-01-12 13 The Spirit of Cricket at Lord's. Don Bradman. the Australian cricketer who has had part of his good conduct money forfeited for writing newspaper articles, is writing his reminiscences m the Sydney Referee Referring to the English tour he saysI can distinctly remember before leaving Australia a particular720 words
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Article180 1931-01-12 13 Sir Edwin Stockton and the New County Points. Sir Edwin Stockton. President of the Lancashire County Cricket Club, speaking at the annual meeting, held at Manchester, said. "With regard to the important changes m the cricket laws which are to take pla<v this coming season. I venture to180 words
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Article99 1931-01-12 13 James Seymour, Who Won Tax Case m the Lords. Mr. James Seymour, of Howlands, Marden, Kent, professional cricketer, for 25 years a .>*ular member of the Kent county cricket team, who died on September 30. aged 51. left £5.490 gross and £1.114 net. Mr. Seymour carried on99 words
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Advertisement361 1931-01-12 13 I HOME.-yaiTII need a good pen Tike an Eversharp Remember to take your Everh arp P en and Pencil with you -f~t~T^ always ready for ll s"''•o t h pusv writing. Ready fm aj to help you write Mlv jfl^^H your letiers, your gllE BjV jajal you m touch with361 words
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Advertisement508 1931-01-12 13 ~^fclhvv it wißjjißg n a loop »f Armoui W^^^^^^^mhj^B »*\i* iMp Spiral tennis >lrin» J M§ssMoo^L*s In the modern tennis grame, racquets K>. ife;i^;w and strings must maintain their resiliency M->>lci?« iiL^--^ and driving power through many matches fti :^'>i f^!v?*' l and sets of hard volleying. They must Jfc^.508 words
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Advertisement839 1931-01-12 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. SXPBBSS SERVICE MABBEIIXES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. HjaMt^^uMY EsCb^YiAA M^llF^flff^Bglßlfl A^Bgfl fTlaMAagv Vla a a^^l XV a-^m^^a ft flgflhfl^^RA B^fe *|^MM4|Ag| (T WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT ACHILLES For Marseilles, finraMinn. London, Rotterdam and Hamburg In839 words
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Advertisement513 1931-01-12 14 Ellerinaii Bucknall Steamship Co^ Ltd. ELLERMAN n UNE. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (VIA FORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. a*. CITY OF WELLINGTON B^. CITY OF KHIOS p^ w HOMEWARDS. MM. CITY OF CORINTH For London, Rotterdam and513 words
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Advertisement442 1931-01-12 14 I*. O. British India and Apcdr Lines, (Incorporated In England.) MAEv PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERWi \r LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN. Dlie l*K Tonna;e. Singapore. Tonna?* ti 1831. KALYAN 9.100 Au442 words
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Advertisement687 1931-01-12 15 0 S. K. Lone. York:— (from Kobe) hrt-ißht Service] Sanyo Maru Feb 22 V:«i '.(-Oliver: (from Kobe* r Parts Maru Feb. 4 Hamburg (Bremen* Altai Maru Jan. 12 IS iKth. Cape Town, Rio de M.rh 1 video and Buenos Alre. „,W1 p.«ssa K e £190] La Plata Maru Feb. 12687 words
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Advertisement511 1931-01-12 15 i i JK TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON, B FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO, SUEZ Kg PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES AND GENOA. lR Arrive Leave Leave Arrive mjjj Singapore. Singapore. Penang. New York. w 'res Harrison Jan. 19 Jan. 23 Jan. 24 Mar. 3 rj Pres. Hayes Feb.511 words
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Advertisement585 1931-01-12 15 K. P. M. KWBMLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OP BATAVIA.] (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDBR CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN <X>V-_aNJ__fifT Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to:— Passage. Freight*, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representative,, m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Pen»n») of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU.585 words
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Article546 1931-01-12 16 King George's Fund. A meeting of the President, vice-presidents, general council, and honorary visitors of King George's Fund fcr Sailors, for the purpose of awarding the main grants of the fund to the marine benevolent institutions for the present year, was held at the Trinity House m mail546 words
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Advertisement624 1931-01-12 16 Burns Vhaip line. (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and tils motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The sj. MARELLA Is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de624 words
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Advertisement223 1931-01-12 16 HENDERSON LINE. SCHEDULE OF SAILINGS By FartuithUy Fk—cnger Steamers BUwtm lunn, Marseilles ana England. HOMEWARD SAILINGS. Fort of Disembarkation Plymouth. Leave Rangoon 1931. YOMA Jan. 31 HENZADA Feb. 14 CHINDWIN Feb. 28 KEMMENDINE Mar. 14 BHAMO Mar. 28 SAGAING Apr. 11 PEGU Apr. 25 BURMA May 0 YOMA May 23223 words
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Advertisement496 1931-01-12 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. Oc GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). MS. SILVERASH In Port Jan. 16 MS. SILVERWILLOW Jan. 25 Peb 1 I Mar j To San Francisco Los Angeles Direct M.S. SILVERAY In Port Jan. 10 I j496 words
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Miscellaneous676 1931-01-12 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TBAW. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, fiungei Lembin and Kuantan (via Oemac and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thurs- I day and Friday. 4 a m I Bangkok every Thursday 6 a .m Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiplng, Penang and Kedah and Lower Slam 8 a jn. Kelantan676 words
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Article78 1931-01-12 17 the H- »lth Bulletin of die tii Bureau, for ch.^ llptn and 1 de ith. CMH and 5 deaths; 15 10 deaths as agunst 19 i durtnf Urn preceding week. i ca n«hiri dmttll as IfßfcMt 12 :i -ni:i]i|)(j.\ l a'~. i v and death. .1 plagat, cholcri78 words
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Article133 1931-01-12 17 I X i^huai Mrs A. C. Parsons. Mr and Mrs. Wollev. Mr I. R. Tofi.ld. Mr. and C Humphrey. Mr. C. A. X uml. Mr P. H. Jack- rwood, Chow Ah Ch-^ng. P. A Caldw.ll. Mr. P. H M Clark. Mr. E C Clark. Mr G. C. Madoc.133 words
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Article141 1931-01-12 17 All the Crew Holyhead. Dec. 8. -lmer Asmund. which uruck irom Holyhead last Ti'?s•:'.;ittd at half -past nine on ■r.i: about -0 pm. sfxe o'clock m the afternoon tIM inner harbour at Holvl hours later she went down i Tv\v of 35 barely time to g-»t ~!v.141 words
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Article141 1931-01-12 17 Kesponse to S.O.S. Message. London. ?><■< 6. which was broadcast on td its object, and brought -mUc dash back to port. The ri to the Fleetwood fiteam :u< h »a: filing off the coast it conveyed the Information Thomp on. the wife of Mr. BOfllMer, "vva".141 words
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Article61 1931-01-12 17 Sturdy Towed Off to Safety. Galle, Dec. 29. I «36 a.m. to-day, was restul towing of the strandMessrs. Walkers and Clark the assistance of Mr. Miles, ••in Flood, the pilot. The ">nsidcred impossible. The (tUjr despite a damaged rudanchored alongside one of I U-aking and there is61 words
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Article969 1931-01-12 17 Naval History m Names. The list of names selected for the new warships to be built under the 1930-31 programme shows that 20 new names had to be found, as against 13 last year. j The influence of the London Naval Treaty is Illustrated m the manner969 words
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Article74 1931-01-12 17 At Devonport Captain R. M. Bellairs, C.8.. C.M.G.. assumed command of the battleship Rodney, m succession to Captain A. B. Cunningham. D.S.O. For the past three years Captain BeUairs has been Director of the Plans Division. Naval Staff, and has been largely concerned m the negotiations74 words
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Article909 1931-01-12 17 Divers' Examination Delayed. Belle lie, Dec. 11. To-day a strong west wind howled among the Napoleonic bastions of Le Palais, and drove a multitude of f white caps before it over the green waters of Quiberon Bay. Between Belle He and the mainland, the low island of909 words
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Article202 1931-01-12 17 Injured Men Found m Ship's Hold. "It is a most remarkable series of facts, and I do not think you have heard a case like it m this court." said Mr. P. Peregrine, pso seeuting, at West Ham Police Court when Frederick Taylor, aged twenty-one, and Thomas Maddox,202 words
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Advertisement368 1931-01-12 17 •X3ffli* *!*?l!y jSjSHfc*' JBßW^^- 3x£ 1 •^^g-'^^KJK-^lBPltfch^ r ¥i>A« Jt^3 < *> v >:^^ kJfltfß&.tauf^'X 'ftoftk jc j^ww ~*v j4b^ a. M: .-.JH Ate 3 >-- >^. fl Sr^^^H w >|^h aft VrXJ^^E \J^^^^ JJ^^^x v'v^cX''' BE^**- H^ t^L^. C^^^B I Vjfiflrju :^HHHI^K.^ A V «3^ 1 aßc^3^:\ /or Discrimin368 words
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Article427 1931-01-12 18 "CHARLEYS'" LAIR. Any Offers For The Old Watch House Dees anybody want a gaol? asks D.D. m the Daily Express. The Metropolitan Police have one going cheap, sell -contained, with basement cell and bars m gcod condition. Cold and very cold water laid on. Chance427 words
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Article392 1931-01-12 18 Biff Scheme May be Abandoned. After ten years* research and an expenditure of £60.000 the original Severn barrage scheme for generating electricity may be abandoned m favour of Mr. Paul Shishkoffs thermal storage invention. A group of twelve MP.s. who represent constituencies adjacent to the Severn Valley,392 words
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Article100 1931-01-12 18 Rats' Resistance to Electricity. Experiments made by Dr. Yule, assistant medical officer to the Hull and Goole port sanitary authority, have demonstrated the futility of electric rat guards. He reported that it was impossible to kill rats on ships instantaneously with voltages that wculd involve no100 words
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Advertisement182 1931-01-12 18 1 START I I THE NEW YEAR RIGHT. I DRIVE A PROPERLY t) EQUIPPED MOTOR CAR. 1 GLANCE OVER OUR STOCKS 1 I OF THE LATEST ACCESSOR- 1 I lES. IT WILL PROVE WELL WORTH WHILE. I I Borneo Motors Ltd. Singapore, Malacca, Ipoh, Seremban, Penang, Kuala Lumpur Haadyai. WORTH182 words
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Advertisement543 1931-01-12 18 BANKING, OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated m England oy Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600.000 shares of £5 each £3.000 000 Reserve Fund £4.000.000 R^erve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Hong Kong Saigon Amritsar n O ilo543 words
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Advertisement464 1931-01-12 18 INSURANCE THE TJS SOUTH lIMA BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY, I Mi,,,,, FIRE, MARINE, T»i\\s| T AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCBTTED T LOWEST CURRENT l;\, Ks L. C. MARGOLIOUTH Office: 2. Finlayson PERSONAL ACCIDINTS FATAL ACCIDENTS are tW] HAVE you made provision for of your dependents should overtake you IT only costs464 words
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Article1054 1931-01-12 19 Milton on Need for Kest rift ion. •tram Hubber Co Ltd. 1 pi ■amtfcaj i potential ICOMjMt ibv i, ;lVt d.«- ->•: :t modified system »>f I output will be reduced third Th;> policy will fttlon of bark. ih. aMrttee ::.u under present market ;it rji, same1,054 words
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Article333 1931-01-12 19 The Rubber Position. In tbe lam of tte-ta RubUr Markd Review for Dec. 10. Messrs Charles Hope and Son give a:i it. resting paaoranu ol tbe vn- sm position m tbe rubber ind'.isti... Tlr. monthly norld sh:pr.;- /.r Lea months of this year wts 0!9 .303333 words
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Article166 1931-01-12 19 The output of the Sembilan Estates Company for the year ended July 31 amounted to 913.232 lb. t against 1.021.273 lb. for 1928-29), which was sold at an average gross price of 5.46 d. per lb. (against 11.39 d.>. The "all-in" cost was 7.8 d. per lb. (against166 words
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Article443 1931-01-12 19 To- Day's Price Changes. EXCHANGE RATES. January 10. London. 4 months' sight 2 3 T8 London. 3 months" sight 2 3 27 32 London. 60 days' sight 2 3 25 32 London 30 days' sight 2 3 3 4 London, demand 2 3 23 32 London. T. T. 2 3443 words
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Article892 1931-01-12 19 i SATURDAY. JAY 10TH. CLOSING QUOTATIONS. Buyers Seders. Asam Kumbang <£) 21s 23s Ayer Hitams Tin <ss> 11s 9d 12s 9d Bangrin Tm <£> 13 S i4 S Batang Padang <$1> 10 13 Batu Caves ($1) 50 55 Bukit Arang ($1) 35 40 Burmah Malay 10s 6d892 words
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Article268 1931-01-12 19 STOCKS AT COLONY POUTS AWAITING SHIPMENT 'Not included m Dealers' or Estate Stocks and not exported on December ll* itM 1. Singapore ,a> Stocks held by the Harbour B; S ard Dry 1 si" T« (fr) Stocks m Private Lighters and Ocean Steamers awaiting export > i268 words
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Article142 1931-01-12 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT. Singapore. Jan. 10. Rubber has firmed up m New York by and London is fractionally better. However. United Kingdom Stocks are expected to increase by somt- 1.200 tons. Tin has taken anoth°r sharp drop to-day and share values, needles to state, have followed it. Sung:i Luas142 words
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Article59 1931-01-12 19 With reference to the import duty on sugar recently imposed m the Federated Malay States, we are informed that the Federated Malay States Government contemplates the introduction of legislation, m the form of an am:ndm?nt to the Customs Enactment, to allow drawback on duty paid sugar59 words
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68 1931-01-12 19 January 10th.. 12 o'clock noon. Tone of Market: Steady. Latest Cable: London Spot t>hect 4 1 4 d. per ib. Npw York Snot Sheet G.cts. 8> per lb. Buyers Sellers. R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 13 13'-k I Standard R.S.S. on Tender Jan. 1368 words
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Article47 1931-01-12 19 No Dividend by Batu Caves. .FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.! London. Jan. 11. Batu Caves report for the year endinc Au.-u t shows there was a revenue from th .sal ,>i tin ore of $245,585. It was recommended chat the sum of $42,824 be carried forward.47 words
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Article261 1931-01-12 19 Harrisons and Crosfield Ltd., Medan. Agents: United Serdang (Sumatra) 583.866: Sialang 180.365: Tandjo.ig 174.000: Anglo-Sumatra 61.106: Sungei Kari (Sumatra) 36.087; Tanah Datar 70.000: Asahan 80.300. Bah Lias 135.383: Toerangie (S» 84.968: Mendaris (S> 177.302: Bila (Sumatra* 80.750. Central Sumatra 49.440: Wampoe Tcbacco and Rubber 31 906:261 words
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Advertisement76 1931-01-12 19 j ASSETS EXCEED $11,000,000. ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $38,000 000 THE GREAT EASTERN \M ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27 Old Jewry FC The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance76 words
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Advertisement202 1931-01-12 19 |l Royal Exchange j What do you connect with these two words r Insurance I 1 1 Then why not give this old established I jg Corporation the benefit of your connection and W be assured of complete satisfaction I w Uo|»al taxtftatiffc &s&uvnmt. SK INCOhPO«l»TtO »O »7«) j Singupore.202 words
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1489 1931-01-12 20 MALAYA CUP FINAL SINGAPORE LOSES BY TWO POINTS. ISSUE IN DOUBT TILL THE END. PeraJi retained the 11. M.5. Malaya Cup m the Anal of the competition against Singapore en (he Kuala Lumpur Padang on Saturday, winning by a goal (5 points) to a1,489 words
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Article308 1931-01-12 20 Opening of Mount Emily Swimming Pool. The Municipal Commissioners of Singapore made a great splash on Saturday of the opening of the Mount Emily swimming pool Singapore's first public swimming pool. The weather took a hand m the creation of that splash and the competitors who entered308 words
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Article236 1931-01-12 20 Frost Spoils Sport at Edinburgh. I FREE PRESS SERVICED COPYRIGHT] London, Jan. 11. Frost killed Rugby at Edinburgh wher? Scotland met the Rest, the match ending m i iraw each side scoring 11 points. Scotland were lucky to escape defeat. Yorkshire 8. Lancashire c Gloucester 8, RAF. 3.236 words
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Article1108 1931-01-12 20 REMARKABLE RESULTS. Six Division 111 Clubs Get Through. Notorious for the unexpected results that it produces, the English Cup competition, m its third round on Saturday, yielded a bunch or surprises which made it one of the most remarkable m the history of the competition.1,108 words
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Article602 1931-01-12 20 SATURDAY'S RACING. Two Big Dividend Payments. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 10. The going was heavy for the second day of the Penang New Year meeting 10-day. There was a large attendance. An objection against the winner of the last race, Loch Royal, for602 words
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Advertisement176 1931-01-12 20 j KREISLER. i BACKHAUS I I HAMBOURG. McCORMACK PETER DAWSON RICHARD CROOKS. are all represented m the new issue of "HIS MASTER'S VOICE' RECORDS. Also a wonderful selection of i; light music and Dance Records. COME IN NOW AND HEAR THEM. S. MOUTRIE Co., Ltd. I I f Incorporated In176 words
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