The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 January 1931
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Title Section18 1931-01-23 1 The Singapore Three Press \<>. 1.5,211 ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.18 words
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Article382 1931-01-23 1 W. B. Peiunan occupied the witness box for two and a quarter hours yesterday when he gave evidence of the difficulties of the firm and of his own transactions Page 11. Congress policy following the Prime Minister's statement has been decided on but publication of it has382 words
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Article817 1931-01-23 1 •'Sicut scnitus spinarum ardentium sub olla, sic risus stulti: seel et hoc vanitas." Honore de Balzac, m his vivid and intimate descriptions of contemporary Parisian life with the accent overctressed on the political intrigues, the financial dishonesties, and the barnyard morals of French society as it then was has817 words
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Advertisement322 1931-01-23 1 KLIM I*OWDERED MILK. IM M \RF.ST APPROACH TO PURR, I 1:1 sll. IVXSTK.I RIZED MILK „,,l\|\\nLE IN THE TROPICS. ABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES Yaffles hotel I 1 MKLLENT ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE WITH MODERN SANITARY ARRANGEMENTS THIS EVENING 6.15. I TEA DANCE CABARET I 'The Moscow Trio" I ADMISSION $1.322 words
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Advertisement175 1931-01-23 1 I I I I i 4iSfaKri!i?Jiin!fi!iafH^^ j EUROPE® HOTELI by Recommendation" j*j W if; DANCING: After Dinner every TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY. MUSIC: On the VERANDAH every SATUR- DAY from 12 noon to 1.30 p.m. W and every TUESDAY, THURSDAY s W and SATURDAY from 7.30 to 8.30 p.m. ffi175 words
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Advertisement157 1931-01-23 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Cinema quide Poge 2. Hotel •mr.ounceme.U'- Pag? 1. Public notices, auctions etc. Page 9. Rclis safety razors at M?dical Hull Pige 2. Ocean policies cover accident and sickness Page 20. You can always depend on a WUbxrd T 3 r ut r rv -Pace 16. fCHRYSUER n BIG157 words
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Advertisement21 1931-01-23 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK. THE NEAREST APPROACH TO PURE, FRESH, PASTEURIZED MILK OBTAINABLE IN THE TROPICS. OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES.21 words
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Advertisement374 1931-01-23 2 ROLLS RAZOR The World's Best Safety Razor. Imperial No. 2 and De Luxe Models. Spare Bladfs Spare Leathers ii.r strop. Ki.lis Shaving (ream I'i.lls Shaving Bcwls and refills. MEDICAL HALL LTD. Opp. General Post Office. Piompt attention to Post Orders. I For j The Most Tasteful Dishes S The Most374 words
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Advertisement217 1931-01-23 2 Victoria Theatre I Super Sound Equipment Now Being Installed. j Including j I All the Latest Improvements 1 1 i Opening Attraction To be Announced SHORTLY. I l< innnnnnnnr.n»P, ?rrrrr |j BTIM 111 111 II hi. U I. U li ********** ,rv yvl 'y o\V jM* *4>K, jtffr '$!r'f. J6-i5!217 words
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Advertisement124 1931-01-23 2 7.T^ .^^^^i Alhambra has the Pictures the Artist* 1 Posi ively Last Two Performance* I SHI TO-NIGHT !9j| j JOHN GILBERT I TRIUMPHS His first talkie a vivid, thunderP ous drama of Russia mighty m 1 its theme and scope, skyrockets him to even greater fame as he portrays his124 words
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Miscellaneous930 1931-01-23 2 THE WEEK. Friday. 23rd. High Water. 01 20. 8 7 ft. 12.40, 9.5 ft. Hookey: United Services vs. S.R.C. Tanglln. SRC vs Police. G.R.C. Saturday. 24th. Kitrh Water. 01.45. 8.7 ft.. 13.25. 9.1 ft. Rugby: North vs. South, Penang. Barn's Night Dinner. Sea View Hotel Sunday. 25th. High Water. C2.K.930 words
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103 1931-01-23 3 EDUCATION BILL. Reverse Not Regarded as Vital. [neuter's Service.] London, Jan. 21. In the House of Commons this afternoon Government v.as defeated by 282 votes to 249 on an amendment to the Education Bill moved by the Labour member for Mile End, Stepney, (Mr. John103 words
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Article50 1931-01-23 3 A Lobby Report From India. fßeuter's Service] New Delhi. Jan. 21. A report is current m Lobby circles that the question of granting an amnesty to political prisoners is being actively considered by the Viceroy, who alone possesses the prerogative to exercise clemency on behalf of the Crown.50 words
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Article423 1931-01-23 3 :iaim Against Great Britain Fails. Constantinople. The Turko-British Arbitral Tribunal rejected lie claim of the heirs of Ex-Sultan Abdul lamid against the British Government for jroperties amounting to £16.000,000 m value, j The Turko- Italian Arbitral Tribunal gave a similar decision m their claim to Abdul Hamid's jroperty423 words
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Article117 1931-01-23 3 Railway Material to be Bought m England. I British Radio Official Service.] Rugby. Jan 21. During the course of the second reading of the China Boxer Indemnity (application! Bill m the House of Commons Mr. H. Dalton, the Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs, explained that £3,500,000 now117 words
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Article71 1931-01-23 3 Bishop's Message of Appreciation. I British Radio Official Service.) Rugby, Jan. 21. A message expressing appreciation of the broadcast religious services was r?nt to-day UJ the British Broadcasting Corporation by the Upper House of the Convocation of Canterbury. The subject came before the Bishops on the report of71 words
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Article151 1931-01-23 3 Many a young person looks old and haggard j through indigestion. The continual pain and discomfort combined with the inability of weakened stomach organs to extract nourish- ment from food are such a terrible strain that they drive all trace of ycuth away. If you151 words
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Article217 1931-01-23 3 Exeter Commission's Drastic Plan. The commission appointed by the Bishop of Exeter to inquire into the necessity of further churches m Exeter suburbs, and whether any churches are redundant, recommend that In the centre the seventeen small parishes should be amalgamated to provide three united parishes,217 words
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Article156 1931-01-23 3 America to Survey the Field. New York. A joint committee, representing six Protestant denominations m this cc wintry, has been established for the purpose of making an intensive study of foreign missions, occupying probably two years, it was announced recently by Albert L. Scott, president of Lockwood156 words
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Advertisement309 1931-01-23 3 Exhibition $100,000 worth o! f Natural and Culture Pearls I By Mr. S. Mi y.um a of Japan 1 The Finest Quality I Natural Culture Pearls I j made up into I Ropes of All Sizes f Necklaces Sleeve Links 1 i Rings £arringa I Brooches Tie Pins 1 I309 words
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Advertisement124 1931-01-23 3 Malayan Tea Is positively SUPERIOR to any c imported teas. The 1 best MALAYAN 1 TEA is I BIGIA ESTATE TEA i You may pay more but you cannot get 4 better. A-*-In airtight lead packets retaining the freshness and fragrance of the gardens. Obtainable from Bun Bee Co., 11l124 words
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Advertisement400 1931-01-23 3 Estate Trust Agencies I (1927) Limited. I BRANCHES: 1 21, First Cross Street MALACCA. 11, Light Street PENANG. ff 14, Klyne Street KVALA LUMPUR. S Registered by and Security deposited with 9J the Straits Settlements Government. S r Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, S f Guardians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised400 words
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Article784 1931-01-23 4 OUR WOMAN - OUR WOMAN BY CORESPONDENT. SOME sage once remarked that "most women have no character at all"; a friend of mine laughingly said one day that she was sure many an unhappy marriage would have been prevented had the fiance been allowed a glimpse into his fiancee's bedroom beforehand,784 words
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Article434 1931-01-23 4 Beauty— The New Way. YOUNG faces should be unlined; yet un- welcomed wrinkles are often seen long before middle-age, because of ill-health, wrong diet, habit, worry, study and poor sight. There is one cause of premature wrinkles and deformity In the faces of young people which is seldom434 words
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Article, Illustration1226 1931-01-23 4 "About the bustle' you may hear the fashionable dressmaker remark, but the modem version is slight, and usually is just a scft drapery falling from the waist m flat folds. Those who are tall and cany themselves well wear the bustle successfully. Short velvet wraps are designed1,226 words
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Article395 1931-01-23 4 For the woman who smokes, lovely sets include cigarette case and match box of the same enamel, shagreen or wood. A newer idea is to have both cases covered with brocade, and it often happens that one can get the handbag of the same material. This suggests an395 words
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Article93 1931-01-23 4 Place m the bottom of a greased mould some slices of hard-boiled egg. and fill m the crevices with chopped parsley. Pill the mould with the following mixture: a cupful of chopped ham, three cupfuls of cooked rice, a chopped hard-boiled egg. some grated lemon rind,93 words
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Article100 1931-01-23 4 Apple salad is rather different from the usual salads and provides a welcome change. Pare core, and slice very thinly enough apples to halffill a salad-bowl. Care should be taken to use only ripe, juicy apples. Place m the saladbowl and sprinkle with a little finely cut100 words
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Article19 1931-01-23 4 Mr. Hay Halkett. the Marylebone magistrate, after examining two women's dresses: Are they torn or is it the fashion?19 words
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Article201 1931-01-23 4 Old gramophone records which > arid scratched that they are of BO I vice m the usual way may be tun.account m the making of bowl.step is to remove any labels that til may have on them. Moisten th water, and when it is soft, clean it I201 words
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Article1490 1931-01-23 4 Luxurious Clubs for Women A Quick Change Cupboard Tennyson's Early Days Oil Lamps are Best Dogs Sir James Barrie and the Cow. London. WOMEN'S Clubs m London are very much more comfortable and luxurious than they used to be. This is particularly noticeable with the various sports1,490 words
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Article677 1931-01-23 5 "I HATE TO GIVE IN." A London-Warsaw Telephone Conversation. [By Air Mail. I Lend oil, Jan. 6. Miss A:r.y Jchriecn iray after r>U, ?'ve up her attempt to ma'.ie a hazardous .liuht r.cross the icy wa3te> of Siberia to Pekin. (Mbs Johnson gave up the attempt677 words
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Article175 1931-01-23 5 Promise Saves Murderer From the Chair. New York, Jan. 6. Thomas Wong, who is half Chinese and half Caucasian, to-day escaped the electric chair by giving a promise to reveal the innermost secrets of the Tongs or Chinese secret societies as they exist m the175 words
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Article133 1931-01-23 5 Superfluous Railway Lines Closing. London, lan. 1. The effect of the development of road traniport services on the railways is shown m the announcements by various companies that the first week of the new year will see the closing of forty-five stations and over 100 miles of133 words
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Article343 1931-01-23 5 Stupid, Undistinguished and Depressing. bonder:, Jan. Z. Nobody has a geed word to say for the old year which newspapers agree m describing as "one oi the most itupid. most rndistmaui.'-h--ed and most depressing"' m pott-War history. Even as regards the weather it has established a343 words
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Article107 1931-01-23 5 Bargains m Fur Coats. London, Jan. 2. The excitement of buying Christmas presents has already been forgotten m the still greater thrill of securing bargains at one or other of the big January sa,les which have started all over the country. Central and suburban London seem generally agreed107 words
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Advertisement227 1931-01-23 5 "TOO BUSY to bother with I undependable pens!" so, doctor chooses I EVERSHARP I X IXo on 'Rom school -child to i x X-< bank-president, wants the anI i i I fe noyance of an uny*jjHfcj p no one need have _rfl__ M I the r..n»f of your choice. w227 words
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Advertisement359 1931-01-23 5 JMusical yrT moments \)bj™: j| Sometimes a baby's natural food foils* know the difference almost from the Dairy milk would be the next best first feed. Ami it is this. "Lactogen" thing. But Baby can't digest dairy is milk which Baby can digest. The milk. And that's where Lactogen M359 words
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Article642 1931-01-23 6 FALL FROM POWER. Liberal "Dynasty" m Roumania. M. Vintila Brr.tianu, whose death WM announced m mail week, wus the lust member of his family to enjoy that long heritng? of rule m Roumania which began m 1867, the year of his birth, with the first642 words
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Article291 1931-01-23 6 "Ku Klux Klan Men" Now Eating Cakes. New York. Dec. 13. America's once famous secret society, the Ku Klux Klan. is dead killed by a song. Five years ago the membership totalled 9.000. 000. In the following year there was a drop of 7.000.000, and to-day291 words
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Article41 1931-01-23 6 London, Dec. 19. A record was yesterday set up by the Plying Scotsman express from King's Cross to Edinburgh. Yesterday's "down" express weighed 563 tons and consisted of 17 carriages, making the train a quarter of a mile.41 words
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Article404 1931-01-23 6 Death of Londoner who Saw the Embankment Built. A record of wonderful loyalty irvd service to quote the words of an employer is recalled by the death of Mr. William Powell, ag?d S3. of Redburn-street. Chelsea. S.W. For more than 70 years he was m404 words
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Article21 1931-01-23 6 i Our electorate haa been expanded till it ha* far exceeded the bounds of the politically In- > terested classes.— Mr. Churchill.21 words
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Advertisement349 1931-01-23 6 REASONS FOR THE SUPERIORITY 1 OF I the Slx j TOURER I $1,495 NO. v. Value may be summed up as "What you get for what you pay/ and here the Chevrolet ruiM» streets ahead of competition: hydraulic double acting shock absorbers all round, chromium plated hampers fore and aft,349 words
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Advertisement285 1931-01-23 6 REMAIN YOUNG ALWAYS! Hundreds of men, even at the age of 30, when they should be m the prime of man bead, begin to feel old. They are ashamed to M'lmit it. hut the fact it there. They Rijllti iroin aehos all over their bodies work Become* a burden, even285 words
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Advertisement291 1931-01-23 6 Pass Four Clubs pm I N.J. Clubs, of course The Whisky that -S pulls you iogeJher— meices a nev/ men of -M you. For that's why \c\e Planters r njß J S all drink it. It's pure. Hails v^^^l- J from Scotland— with a pedigree ):%>>, v as long as291 words
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Article855 1931-01-23 7 •ERSENANGAN STIA CLUB. •Jew Officers Elected at Annual Meeting. »By Our Muslim Correspondent*. The annual general meeting of the Per:n*mgan Stia Club was held at the clubremises, No. 747. North Bridge Road, on unday. A fairly large number of members ras present and Mr. S. Yahya855 words
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Article138 1931-01-23 7 Water Pumped from Pond Nearly Half-Mile Away. Newton House. Buckland. near Faringdon. Berkshire, a fine old country mansion, was almost completely destroyed by fire. Mr. and Mrs. P. l^?o Page, the owners. away when a servant found one of th? rooms on the ground floor ablaze.138 words
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Article274 1931-01-23 7 A 'Diplomatic" Wedding. New York. Dee. 19. About 5.00U people yesterday crowded the Interior and the vicinity of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin at Cicero, a suburb of Chicago controlled by "Scarface" Al Capone. to witne&s the princely ceremony which united m marriage Miss Mafalda274 words
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Article174 1931-01-23 7 Wonder Building for London. London. Dec. 14. Six thousand people will sit down m luxurious comfort a few days before Christmas to enjoy the handiwork of 10,000 men. I One thousand two hundred and fifty tons of steel 2,640 tons of cement. 1.886.000 bricks, 15Q001bs. of174 words
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Advertisement270 1931-01-23 7 f* BY SPECIAL 3 M THE KING UTOINTMENT TO <B&!Q3w£> F SIAM I PRESENT THAT MEANS REAL PLEASURE I I AND EVERLASTING REMEMBRANCE J TjJ^BjJsr^^-" Jn m '-JH v TRAVELLING SUIT CASES WITH STERLING SILVER FITTINGS BEAUTIFULLY ENGINE i TITRNED AND IN NEWEST SHAPES. i B. P. De SILVA LTD.270 words
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Advertisement153 1931-01-23 7 I HHcnbiißjs I I Poods I 9 are particularly suited to the I I feeding of infants m hot I climates. They are free from I harmful germs and are B m readily prepared by the I B simple addition of boiling M water only, thus giving 8 9 complete153 words
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Advertisement54 1931-01-23 7 Billlliilß^^ I! fkzAc a\c I I I GOLD FLAKE I I CIGARETTES I I /-the fruit\ I I /the whole fruit »*d\_ I I I nothing but the fruit\ I f is used I I \a m the manufacture of J v^^pl^v I T| ORAHGEPOP II I Favourite 1 M54 words
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Article945 1931-01-23 8 JOHORE PROBLEMS. Sir Cecil dementi m London. I Prom Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 24. The Governor, Sir C?cil C!sai3ati. who io over here, has a good many problems to take up with the Colonial Office, but he has not really yet star Led on them,945 words
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Article96 1931-01-23 8 Morning Post's tribute t iltan Khan. London, Jan. 9. India lias given us more than one mathematician of genius and now she has produced a chess player who may presently fully deserve the title of the "Ranji of chess," declares th Morning Post m the course of96 words
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Article500 1931-01-23 8 Controlling: Future Development. Mr. Arthur Greenwood. Minister of Health, .'peakinr, at Colne. said he believed the Slum Cleararce Act was a substantial piece of legislation and had very valuable possibilities m X if used properly by local authorities. If those authorities did not do their duty, then there500 words
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Article100 1931-01-23 8 Drought -Hit Farmers Turn Diggers. Capetown, Dec. 18. One of the greatest diamond rushes m the history of the Ventersdorp. the famous dia-mond-bearing area m the Potchefstroom district of the Transvaal, will take place tomorrow. Two thousand miners are expected to take part m the rush, which100 words
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Advertisement295 1931-01-23 8 Raisins, Nuts and Chocolate. r^-'-j M\^^, fl A delicious combination < I V Iw f This is the new Valencia Vmr)^ tlavt>iirtn>; and the choco- Vk^'fl/ There are man> varieties of J|2MlM^^ Fry's Cartet Chocolate to suit \VB all tastes plain i>r milk, with J^iT^p^K or witl^*>yt nuts i>r raisins.295 words
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Advertisement111 1931-01-23 8 THE WBaWto'SERVET'OODS AND DAIRY PRODUCE OP You cut depend on die quality of St. Ivel Ready-to-Serve foods. The flavours, too. are natural. Soups, Fish. Sausages, Entrees, Hams, Bacon, Jams. Cheese. All the best stores m Singapore sell them. Made by:- APLIN BARRETT the Western Counties Creameries Ltd.. 2 Yeovil. Somerset,111 words
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Advertisement377 1931-01-23 8 HPO that vast majority of mankind fu-A nJJt^ ''^S A which relics upon its dai'y labours K> -V r f^ for its daily bread, the prospect of Wm '\\yk'H >yB illness brings anxiet es almost m>re |l f '>^^\\S^ C*sB wearing than the suffering itself. fjyfrry Those carefully hoardt d377 words
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Advertisement497 1931-01-23 9 BUSINESS CARDS. IiTASSAGE (VI VSKURE 111 iss FUMIKO 22 Uhoby Ghaut. MEMORIALS. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. So* 1 3 l'<* nnas Road. nvrnder Street— Phone 6#75. MASSAGE HALL. MRS HARD AND MISS HANA i.o. Waterloo Street TELEPHONE 7467. "MARBLE CHIPPINGS, ROAD METAL LIME FOR SALE L». livery ex Railway Siding Alongside497 words
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Advertisement625 1931-01-23 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: Erection only of 790 yards of Iron Fencing at Fort Canning Reservoir. Date of closing.625 words
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Advertisement511 1931-01-23 9 AUCTION SALES. DISTRICT COURT SALE.. W.S. Sz S. No. 4G of 1931. In the cause cf Paterson Simons Co.. Ltd. Plaintiffs versus 1. C H. Loveridge 2. Bukit Mandai Quarry Defendants AUCTION SALE of GRANITE QUARRY MACHINERIES ETC. COMPRlSlNG— Blackstone oil engine, Gould's pump, oil tank, beltings, pulleys and counter511 words
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Advertisement530 1931-01-23 9 THE SINGAPORE FRE!: PRESS. The Premier Morning Daily m Malaya, I live "news" paper— 3o-40 columns of news daily Also the best Medium for Advertising. Deliverec with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest Telegrams, Latest News and Latest Announcements, Special Daily London Cables, Rubbei and Tin Price Cables together with530 words
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Advertisement367 1931-01-23 9 yli 1 j^l B^ it How Quickly Baby Grows! 4| J YXM-JR Baby grows more rapidly m the J W first year of his life— that is why his 4w J food at that time is. so important to him; W J not only must it feed h m, hut367 words
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1013 1931-01-23 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. FRIDAY. JANUARY 23, 1931. AND NOW RUBBER. So much has been heard of the difficulties m regard to the tin situation that it is almost a relief to turn to the twin misery of rubber for a change. Rubber has latterly ceased to be the plaything of1,013 words
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Article405 1931-01-23 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT London, Jan. 22. 5.20 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £115 216 (down £2 9 16). Forward £116 10il6 (down £2 9 16). The market is easy. Messrs. Symington405 words
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Article186 1931-01-23 10 MOTORISTS BEWARE. To the Editor. 1 Sir, A short stretch of road In front of the Chinese High School on ths Bukit Timah Road is very dangerous after rain. M?.ny cars, including my own. have already found the ditch here owing to skidding. Upon enquiry I186 words
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Article268 1931-01-23 10 To klw Editor. I Sir, The reply made by Mr. S. Mizuma to my letter on Culture Pearls which you were kind enough to publish m your issue of the 21st inst., forces me to make a fuller statement on this subject, and I hope that you will268 words
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Article229 1931-01-23 10 Th? next concert of the new series will be held m the Memorial Hall on Saturday, Feb. 7th at 5. p.m. I Profiting by the experience gained at th? last concert, the committee have decided ihat admission vnh be by ticket only, and these will be limited229 words
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Article45 1931-01-23 10 The Collections m Johore. I The following figures of Johore Poppy Day collections are sent for publication: Muar $2,242.50 Johore Bahru 1,874.37 Segamat 1,200.00 Batu Pahat 970.01 Kluang 411.85 Rengam 200.00 Kota Tinggl 138.00 Endau 127.00 $7,163.73 The figures m 1929 were $U,*****.45 words
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Article151 1931-01-23 10 Charge d' Affaires Takes up Cudgels. [Reuter's Service] Geneva, Jan. 22. The defence of Liberia against charges of slavery made m the report of the International Commission of Enquiry was undertaken by the JLiberian Charge dAfTairs at a meeting of the Council of the League. He declared ttere151 words
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Article104 1931-01-23 10 INDIAN SITUATION Re-Opens Question of h,ljtj p Prisoners. I Router's Seme*' i Mr. Ramsey M\cDonalds d*r! close of the I.idian Round T.. is regarded httt us gr-atly ;iii tion, entailing r--.~\ ■.i.w.y.itum of political prlaoom, The Viceroy is report vd to hu general desire for PMM, and104 words
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Article65 1931-01-23 10 Delegates' Appeal to Leaders. fßeuters Serviro Allahuh.ut j. The Congress Working Comir.r here yesterday "to consider tin |J from Mr. Mac Donald's decla: vise the country' thereon" arm. mous decision the publication of poned pending the arrival of Sir r 1 5,„ Mr. S. Sastri and Mr Jayakar.65 words
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Article144 1931-01-23 10 Education Bill's Operation Postponed. I British R\dio— Official lend Kushv. Jan. The defeat of Government by 33 night during the debate on the Eduntion (School-Leaving Age* Bill mm HMMtf b\ group of about 40 Labour mi ml that the state shall provide BOMf lo meet the cost of144 words
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Article157 1931-01-23 10 Recent Smuggling Charge Against Film Star. [Reuter's Service I Hollywood. Jan. !5. The death took place to-day of AftM Alma Rubens, it will be remembered. vu arrested at the beginning of the month at Sun Diego on a charge of violating the State Pwsoos Act by smuggling157 words
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Article87 1931-01-23 10 American Experts for Special Service. I Reiser's Sitvu New York. J.t"- Mr. William Wesley Peter sails m F. b response to the invitation of the Ch: ernment to organise a h service. [Reuter's Far Eastern I Nankin*. Jan Mr. Charles Richard Crane, ol I former U.S. Minister87 words
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Article73 1931-01-23 10 Effect of Loss of Pi*** Fineness. Reuter's tKVfcc In the House of Commons 111 plied m the negative to qu« Hammersley, whether bt POUM introduction of sikir coinage ness and whether h* was M U ed that 70.000.000 ounces i to the lower silver conunt coinage. The Chancellor73 words
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Advertisement142 1931-01-23 10 i John Harvey Sons Ltd., Bristol- JB U M Q The CONNOISSEUR'S Delight. i— Sole Agents CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., incorporated under the Companies Ordinances of Hong Knng>. {Incorporated m Shanghai. 90 Robinson Road Telephone 6228 Fresh Pasteurised Milk I m 1 FROM I OUR OWN DAIRY FARM I OBTAINABLE142 words
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Advertisement44 1931-01-23 10 I IL S. De SUVA BROS, j I JEWELLERS A NEW SHIPMENT j of j 1 "ZENITH" WATCHES j THE WORLD'S FINEST TIME J KEEPER J INCLUDING J SILVER AND METAL J ALARM CLOCKS J has been received. 61, HIGH ST., PHONE 4540. j44 words
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2916 1931-01-23 11 His Personal Transactions. TOOK ON SHARES WHICH HE WAS UNABLE TO SELL. "Absolutely No Buyers." U.IILun Bnrnn Penman, the accused In the criminal breach of trust charge now rllins M the Ass occupied the witness box for two and a quarter noun.2,916 words
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Article142 1931-01-23 11 AUSTRALIAN BASIC WAGES. 10 PER CENT. REDUCTION.' £30,000,000 Cut m Salary Costs' Predicted. I Reuters bewice.j Melbourne, Jan. 22. The Arbitration Court has unanimously ordered a 10 per cent reduction m the basic wage for the year dating from Feb. 2. The reduction will apply to Commonwealth awards only. Sydney,142 words
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Article79 1931-01-23 11 Australian Submarines for Royal Navy. (British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Jan. 22. An offer from the Commonwealth of Australia to transfer from the Royal Australian Navy to the Royal Navy, the submarines O'way and Oxley, has been accepted and these vessels w*l shortly join the Mediterranean Feet,79 words
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Article50 1931-01-23 11 Eighteen Dead and Forty Injured. [Reuters Service] Batavia, Jan. 22. The death roll m yesterday's earthquake is now 18 while over 40 are injured. 15 seriously., Hundreds of native houses na\e been demolished. Further shocks were felt last night. All are believed to be tectonic and not volcanic.50 words
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Article39 1931-01-23 11 Five Killed and Several Injured. fßeuter's Service.] London. Jan. 22. Five were killed and several injured m an explosion at Auchengeich Colliery. Chryston. Lanarkshire. this morning. Six rescuers were gassed and have been taken to hospital.39 words
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Article46 1931-01-23 11 Japanese Premier Leaves Hospital. [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokyo, Jan. 21. Mr. Hamaguchi, who has been permitted by bis doctors to leave hospital, has to-day returned to his official residence where it is believed, the Premier will give instructions concerning Government's tactics m the Diet.46 words
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Article44 1931-01-23 11 Seven Months Detention for Another Sailor. tßeuter's Service.l London, Jan. 22. In the fourth and last court martial m connection with the Lucia incident Able Seaman Joseph Luck was sentenced to .'.even months detention. [Earlier Cables on Pages 3 and 18144 words
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Article331 1931-01-23 11 Penman thereupon gave the full history of his negotiations with Col. Rae of Ipoh. During his detailed account he referred to the scheme put up by the committee appointed Messrs Boyd Anderson. G. Parbury, himself and Mr. Parley (co-opted) that the capital should be increased by the issue of 7331 words
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Advertisement231 1931-01-23 11 I TRY OUT YOUR CLUBS I ON THE ♦> 1 Golf Recording Target Jf ROBINSONS I IC This target offers the opportunity of full strength driving with an ordinary Go!f Ball and registers the X merit of every shot. V t Ijt 4 i An Efficient Method of Choosing Z231 words
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Article854 1931-01-23 12 WIFE'S EVIDENCE. i "Both Were Very Much Depressed." NEW YEAR'S MORNING DISCOVERY I From Our Own Correspondent. 1 London, lan. 6. A great deal of interest has been aroured .hi* week by a double tragedy \ihich affects Malaya. This is the death* cf Mohamed Alsagoff. aged854 words
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Article187 1931-01-23 12 Th? Daily Herald pave an interesting account of Mchamed AlsagnfT's life: i Once the friend uf Princes and so many times ft millionaire that money, at enc n-riod. h-ld no signJieance for hirr. he died m utter poverty and despair. After three years at Cambridge University.187 words
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Article313 1931-01-23 12 IGNORANCE OF MALAYA. An Interesting Suggestion and a Sequel. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 6. Some interest has been aroused this week by a letter suggesting the formation of Empire Clubs, which was written to the Daily Telegraph by Dr. Dixon Scott, of Tynemouth.313 words
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Article218 1931-01-23 12 Ignorance on Empire Matters. A very interesting sequel to this was a letter published m the Daily Telegraph on Monday. as follows: Sir I am m hearty agreement with Mr. Dixon Scott's scheme of Empire Clubs. Nothing is more disheartening than the appalling ignorance of those at218 words
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Article356 1931-01-23 12 Burmese Production on American Lines. London. Jan 6. The worlds quaintest film was shown privately m London yesterday to members of the Burmese delegation to the Round Table Conference. incudlng U Ba Pc, the leader cf the Peoples Party m Burma, and the Sawbwa of Mongmit and356 words
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Article535 1931-01-23 12 ADMIRAL ROTDS. Man Who Took Lord Byng's Place. London, Jan. 6. Vice-Admiral Sir Charles W. R. Royds Acting Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police m the absence of Viscount Byng on sick leave —was taken ill and died m the ballroom at the Savoy Hotel, London, last535 words
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Article369 1931-01-23 12 Home Secretary and Select Committee Report. [From Our Own Correspondent.] London, Jan. fi. The report of the Select Committee on Capital Punishment is already having results some unfortunate. Upholders of the abolitition of ;h? Death Penalty are extremely sorry that there is no immediate prospect of the recommendations369 words
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Article530 1931-01-23 12 HEADMASTER'S ATTACK. "The Drip, Drip, Drip of the Vulgar." London, Jan. 6. British film producers are meeting to-morrow (writes the Evening News Film Correspondent) to discuss the Film Censor's ultimatum that he will refuse to license pictures whose themes depend on "intense brutality" or "unrelieved sordidness."530 words
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Article339 1931-01-23 12 I Prom Our Own Correspondent.! London Jan. 6. Considerable comment has been aroused here by the banning of the film "Outward Bound" by Mr. Edward Shortt, the screen version of Sutton Vanes famous play, and efforts were made to persuade the film censor to rescind his ban.339 words
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Article50 1931-01-23 12 A full-length Siamese "brass idol ovexlaid with gold and set with stones, 5 J ft. high, part of the property of the late Sir Henry Bax-Ircnside, who had a wide diplomatic experience abroad, sold for £45 at the sale this week at Steven's Auction Room, King Street Covent Garden. London.50 words
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Article510 1931-01-23 12 14-YEAR-OLD GIRL STABBED. BOY DETAINED. Body Discovered m a London House. London, Jan. 6. A pretty dark-haired little girl from Southend. Margaret Golding. aged 14, who had been staying for the Christmas holidays with her cousin m Delmont-avenue. Palmers Green, was found early to-day stabbed to death In an unfinished510 words
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Article131 1931-01-23 12 General Manager Not Optimistic. From Our 3\:;i Con- pome u> Lcndcn. Jan. 6. Mr. John Strachan. General Manager of the P.MS. Railways, is now m Lcndon and called this week at the Malayan hgeatf. Hl3 headquarters are Messrs. Ironside Son Co.. cf 39. Grosvenor Place.131 words
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Article281 1931-01-23 12 through the city every dr.y and every night many thousands of people "It speaks volume.-, fcr the care which the railway employees exercise m their duties when I say that during the many years I have acted hs coroner of this city I could count on the Angers of one281 words
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Article740 1931-01-23 12 9 KILLED NEAR CAKUSLg Injured Passengers' Experience:. CORONER ON SAFE RAIIAVAV| OmIW Two men and a woman wore killed way accident Vbtcfa JCfU«| a mlk Carlisle on Saturday ahem Kin. 1,.. Jane: Haworth. aged 35. Stall, aHo <• ham. Yorkshire, the wife cf th. IUU at740 words
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Article134 1931-01-23 12 Coroner on Carlisle's Fm-dom From Accidents. OmMp. J-" 1 The inquest on thr thm I burfih-London cxpre s ifeufc outside Carlisle war opened ycstCf evidence of identification had I jonrned until Prbruary 17th A "searching inquiry" int< was also commenced by the I N railways. The .".evident htppciM134 words
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Article1007 1931-01-23 13 Players Ankle Deep m Mud. (vrr:n our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 6. There was nothing very thrilling m the footjall on Saturday, which In the South was played m rain and liquid mud, whilst m the North he grounds were frostbound. and there was nuch fog. The Arsenal's1,007 words
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Article560 1931-01-23 13 Great Forward Struggle m < I the Mud. (From Our Own Correspondent.) i Lc:.;lon, Jan. 6. < Any idea th?t France had ceased to be 4 fcice m mteiv.uU'jnal Rugby fcctball since th r.ihdiawal of a U:zen important clubs from 'he Piench Federation, as a result of th:560 words
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Article274 1931-01-23 13 Fox-hunting by Moon Light. Imagine a sloping, moonlit woodland valley, set m a ring of mist-wrapped mountains m m? heart of an Irish hunting country. Soft wreaths of mist drift slowly down from the mountains to the woods below, and all is silent save for the murmur274 words
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Article51 1931-01-23 13 Newman Leading Davis at Thurston's. London, Jan. 9. The following are to-day's closing scores ir a billiard match at Thurston's: Newman 16,839 Davis 15,236. London, Jan. 10. The following are to-day's closing scores ir the billiards match at Thurston's Hall.—Newman 18,583; Davis (m play) 16,591. The winner meets51 words
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Article36 1931-01-23 13 soon added a third. Richardson replied, ther Doggart accepted a well-directed pass front jMmgmn and Again netted. Prom this pom the Corinthians tired, and nearing the em the Leagua had an unsuccessful period on th< offensive.36 words
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Advertisement258 1931-01-23 13 j"j 9 I and Stores ™w f I V m two sizes. Builds up Strength. \n^'irr"s Emulsion is widely and successfully used m the treatment of consumption aid m all forms of ill-health m which there is loss of weight Pleasant to take, it promotes appetite, aids digestion and builds258 words
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Advertisement423 1931-01-23 13 BUY BRITISH GOODS 1 gj I W B^^bV f_ ,X1 BB^^^^BBM g~-~^~"' rgs =^---j bl^^^^^BßmL Australia's Health-Giving Wines. I. RICH RITRV PORT TYPF BURGUNDY V i V RICH WHITE PORT TYPE— CHABLIS f *f RICH TAWNY PORT TYPE— SHERRY TYPE. V J Obtainable at all Stores. I *ST» Henry Waugh423 words
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Advertisement1636 1931-01-23 14 Bine Funnel line feS^^tJf P. O. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. OiJtSUJJ.ISDIJJ V^lJ#9 M^dMAlm EXPRESS SERVICE BfARSEIIXES, LONDON AN. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLT. (Incorporated In England) KsTtTl^ll IflltlSl Sill A BLfiCTif IfH Ql WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. V l l*l*lll EUlUlsl ttllV rE|IVIiI sWlllVj l -Js M -HmTO) "ellerman" linl a-r—1,636 words
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Advertisement707 1931-01-23 15 0. S. K. Line. las Angles and New York:— (from Kobe) [Expre« Freight Service] Sanyo m,^ peb vn Seattle and Vancouver:-Urom Kobe) Armbia Maru Peb 25 u>n i :i K<'t*"rdam, Hamburg (Bremen) 411(3 A tWC:P Atlas Maru Feb 15 16 uurbhi: Pod Elizabeth. Cape Town. Rio de Santos, Montevideo Buenos707 words
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Advertisement511 1931-01-23 15 fc^^^^^^^^^^^^BSBBiBBBBBBBBafcBIBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBi BIIBBBBBBBbI t TO MARSEILLES. NEW YORK vy> BOSTON, M FKOM SINGAPORE AND rEXANT; via < OLOMBO. SUEZ Ej PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA. NAI'LES \.M> GENOA. Arrive leave I.ntf Arrive Singapore. Singapore. Pen:»n«. New York, f Pres Wayw Fph 2 r.-h I P-> 10 Feb 17 C Pres. Fillmore Feb. 16511 words
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Advertisement487 1931-01-23 15 K. P. M. BMWNKLIfM PAHETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OP BATAVIA 1 (Incorporated m Holland.) Transhipment. Marine Departments and Manager's desk. •rpr^entaUves In the Straits Settlement. (Singapore and Penan., of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU. BOOKING OFFICE ROYAL D^c" H INDIAN AIRWAYS TINOMBO-Friday, Jan! 2 3 r^i .TOGIAN— Saturday.487 words
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Advertisement550 1931-01-23 16 Burns Philp line. (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de550 words
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Advertisement562 1931-01-23 16 M.s. AFRIKA. Consignees of cargo per the above motorship from Europe (arrived Jan. 18, 1931) are hereby notified that a general survey of all cargo landed m a damaged condition will be held at Oodown No. 52 at 9 a.m. and at Bonded »D and Matches Store at 2 p.m.562 words
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Advertisement487 1931-01-23 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. nc (Incorporated In U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Doe Sails Our \> w T%f% M.S. SILVERWILLOW Jan. 25 Feb 1 M.S. SILVERYEW Feb. 3 Feb. 9 For rates and other particulars please apply to487 words
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Miscellaneous699 1931-01-23 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. «J a.ra Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.ni Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a.x.i Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6699 words
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Article26 1931-01-23 17 passengers sailed for Singapore which left London on January Bty;uit. Mr. and Mrs W S <• Miller. Mr C. D. Quamby. Mr N. S. Vasudhara.26 words
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Article81 1931-01-23 17 lareta Ist the colour of the hive seconds of No. 3 lightwestern side of northern Sootti Channel. Lat. 5 deg II E. < approx.). will be to red. fishing light every five -beacon, on eastern side of annd at the turn Lat. 5 MM (ta| 21 E81 words
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Article63 1931-01-23 17 ICyctone Paralyses Soviet Ports. Moscow, Dec. 18. ports have been paralysed •Tit:c cyclone. i Italian steamer Aeno itrailMT Burma, which were' :ifu>r dragging their uds at Odessa it Odessa the Soviet vessel nto a pier and was damaged. i Vun>tan. inward bound, i .:nn>r roads63 words
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Article101 1931-01-23 17 Keepers 1 MNMfc m a Bottle. 4 Brrst. D*c. 18. j ■MVOOMd by heavy seas I the lighthouse De La 1 managed to estab- 1 with the outside world b 7 c In a bottle IUMy for the safety prompted rescuers to > h the lighthouse,101 words
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Article228 1931-01-23 17 ius< s of the Recent Plymouth Incident. On Own Correspondent] London. Jan. 6. trident took place this J Kith when apparently through a ChrtrtmM leave 30 seamen of J quote the official memorandum duty as to remain below bo when ordered to parade l •r duty Sunday morning.—228 words
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Article93 1931-01-23 17 V BlonmlkiM. chi-f .uiperin- «rd of Trad.- at Liverpool. Of Bursoough Cottage. Ormskirk, a cadet npprentics tcamer. City of Woreesantal of the Royal Humane fully dad Into the sharkmbussa and saving a drownvcsae] was lying at the nbaoi river, and .several of bathing when Mr G. S. rtll cnt-ineer. got93 words
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Article1142 1931-01-23 17 I The subjeci of sai! training is fluently unci?r discussion m the Press, the Pub and the Club nowadays. "To be or not co be: that is Me q-'.estion." but what?ver views .^.nd opinions are expressed by various individuals, ther.- is one aspect of this subject1,142 words
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Article924 1931-01-23 17 SHIPBUILDING RESEARCH. WORK AT TEDDINGTON. National Physical I Laboratory. I A new tank is to be constructed at the National Physical Laboratory at Teddington at a cost of £45,000. It is to be 207 ft. long, 20ft. wide, and 9ft. deep. The designs and plans [have been completed, and tenders924 words
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Article192 1931-01-23 17 His Royal Highness Prince Qeorge has beenH presented by the Hastings School of Art with the silver model of a merchant ship of the Tudor period which was constructed by the members of the School after studying details at th* South Kensington Museum. It is one of the most perfect192 words
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Advertisement217 1931-01-23 17 |\attstin A ITT WRITE FOR TRIAL RUNS I id "SSISL" w,™ L| I -W-^ PLEASURE. I I Phone 5088 JL I I Phone 5089 l|Jf~ I I AGENTS 'tFI I C THROUGHOUT CONSULT f\ I MALAYA ug \_J I IT f l42flBiS^^l I BOBNEO MOTORS LIMITED JLJL I X BILKT217 words
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Article939 1931-01-23 18 GENEVA CONFERENCE. i Question of Inviting Non-League Members. [Reuter's Service. 1 Geneva, Jan. 21. The committee of the European Union i ;nded its first session by unanimously adopting t motion proposed by France, Britain, Italy and 1 Germany declaring that it has become plain that economic recovery939 words
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Article339 1931-01-23 18 Strengthening of Steeg Cabinet's Position. Paris. Jan. 9. The Oustric Commission's proceedings have revealed m an interesting sidelight the absolutely correct behaviour of the Radical exPremier, M. Herriot. to whom part of the Riglv Press had tried to do a bad turn, as a counterpoise to the339 words
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Article324 1931-01-23 18 j Statue Wanted m TrafalgarSquare. Who will occupy London's vacant pedestal? It stands m Trafalgar-square obviously mad? for a statue, and is an exact copy of the pedestal supporting Chantrey's equestrian George IV. It is one of the finest statue sites m London, i and its emptiness324 words
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Article143 1931-01-23 18 Discovery at Foot of Khincan Precipice. TY-kyii. I><n Dr. and Mrs. Ryuzo Torii. famous archaeologists and txpUrtrs. lut\i from their exploration m MOftfoUft, were leported to have bmi attacked bj after their departure from Cln B September 21. and missinp. Interviewed. Dr. Torii said th:»t tin explored by143 words
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Article93 1931-01-23 18 Should DM rnion Kmhlrm. v Gen. Ilert/oi: I-' B.y Scouts ihould <l! i' nl Ur.ic-i Jack n f the Hag of tin •d-pt Ihr ODloa N.iti- ■•1.1I I Minis'cr (Oen. Htrtaog) In Pretoria. Othenrfca, hi Mid th n ■i ttoo by Afrik:ipc!t b another countrj.93 words
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Advertisement326 1931-01-23 18 i TIME! 1 The essence of all business I and the governing feature of I our pleasure. Keep an accurate check upon it by installing one of I I our new line of DASHBOARD 1 CLOCKS m your car. 1 1 Borneo Motors Ltd* 1 I Singapore, Penang, Ipoh, Kuala326 words
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Advertisement590 1931-01-23 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated m England). Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed 1.800.000 Paid-up 1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1,645.505 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq., J. O. Robinson, Esq.. W. H. Shelford. Esq.. Sir Thomas Catto, Bart. LONDON BANKERS.590 words
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Advertisement158 1931-01-23 18 INSURANCE. THF /^^>x sou (wi BRITISH X^' INSI'RANCE COMPANY. I.IMJun FIRE, MARINE, TRANSIT AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTF.h LOWEST CURRENT \l Ks L. C MARGOLIOUTH M, PERSONAL ACCIDKNTS. FATAL ACCIDENTS are everyd;u HAVE you made provision for th. of your dependents should mm overtake you IT only costs $15 yearly158 words
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1611 1931-01-23 19 MR. FRANK MAIR AND TIN QUOTA SCHEME. INADEQUATE PLAN. l» ,i of Export Would Operate Airainst Malaya. EH SERVICE COPYRIGHT. 1 London, Jan. 22. ml meethaj af Rambutan Tin rank Miir reaffirmed his objec- r: national quota scheme as tttng hoarding and an un- por: •liriinst M ilay i. hi1,611 words
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Article732 1931-01-23 19 THURSDAY. JAN. 22ND. CLOSING QUOTATIONS. DOLLAR RUBBERS. Allenbj ($1) 90 1.05 Alor Gajah ($> 90 1.10 A. Hitam ($1) 1.15 1.25 Am. Malay ($2) 1.20 1.40 A. Kuning ($1) 20 *i> Ayer Molek ($1) 85 95 Ayer Panas ($1) 90 1.10 Bassett ($1) 55 65 Brogas <$1>732 words
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Article90 1931-01-23 19 New Debenture Plan to go Before Shareholders. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. London. Jan. 22. The committee appointed by Bin tan ait^r new debenture proposals had been turned down m December have prepared new resolution 1 which will be submitted to a meeting of the shareholders en January 30th.90 words
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Article189 1931-01-23 19 Singapore. Jan. 22. The market has been dull. and. on occasions, has verged on stagnation during the past week. In consequence prices have sagged, and a fall of cent over the period h\s resulted locally. New York and London show losses cf cent (gold* and 'sd. respectively. Consumption189 words
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Article163 1931-01-23 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT. Singapare. Fan. 22. A substantial improvement m the London and N?w York prie^ of tin ni not reflected n the local market, which is only higher than yesterday. 250 tons being sold at 59 The share market opened firmer but busine-^ ii, negligible and very lew163 words
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99 1931-01-23 19 January 22nd., 12 o'clock nnon. Buyers Sellers. R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 12 13 Standard R.SS. on Tender Feb. 13 U 13*s March 13 S. 13 v Feb-March 13 13 a April- June 14 U 14 x July-Sept. 14 14 x Tone cf Market:99 words
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Article170 1931-01-23 19 Ho Hong Bunk ($5O) 44.00 46.00 H'kong and S'hai Banking Corp (H. K. $125, £110 £114 c.d. Kinta Electric ($1) 80 90 Malacca Electric ($1) 1.62 1.70 Maynard and Co. ($10) 6.00 7.00 norn McAlister and Co. (50) 76.00 78.00 Ribeiro and Co. ($10) 7.00 P.OO Robinson Ord. ($10) 9.00170 words
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Article765 1931-01-23 19 i Continued from Cot. 2). I was further informed that the tocks of the Billiton mines are quit'? n-jrmal. TIN iestric— tien scheme, which is being v.i >leheartedly supported by the Dutch cenpank means a considerable sacrifice to them, c >ecially for the IMP765 words
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Article85 1931-01-23 19 I British RacLc Official Service 1 Rugby, Jan. 21. Foreign exchanges are. Amsterdam 12.06 i, Athens 375, Bombay Is. 5* 4 d. Berlin 20.42 1 Brussels 34.83, Bucharest 817, Rio I 7-16. Buenos Aires 34>», Copenhagen 18. 16... G?n:va 25.08';.., Helsingfors 192' M Ho.ig Kong ll\d.. Lisbon 108.25, Madrid85 words
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Advertisement71 1931-01-23 19 ASSETS EXCEED $11,000,000. ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $38,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 27 Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies Act71 words
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Advertisement64 1931-01-23 19 1 Royal Exchange What do you connect with these two words S jfi Insurance S g Then why not give this old established g i£ Corporation the benefit of your connection and S S be assured of complete satisfaction. j§ lUpal Sxdiange Sttftfuranrr. 1 !R INCORPOR* TED A D "5O64 words
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Miscellaneous331 1931-01-23 19 To-Day 9 s Price Changes. I EXCHANGE RATES. PRODUCE. January 22. SELLING. January 22. Lcndon. 4 months' sight 2 3 7|B lii: 250 Tens $59 62>. London. 3 months' sight 2 3 27|32 Gambier 9^ London. 60 days' sight 2 3 ***** Pepper White 37 London 30 days' sight 213331 words
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Article138 1931-01-23 20 BUT NO RECORD. Miss England's Feat on Half-throttle. [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT.] London, Jan. 22. Kaye Don on Lough Neagh m Miss England II to-day reached a speed of over 100 m.p.h. This is unofficial however and does not constitute a record. The engine was138 words
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Article202 1931-01-23 20 Francis Hunter Turns Professional. f ßeuters Service.] Sew York. Jan. 22. Francis hunter has followed Tilden into the ranks of professionals and will make his debut with Tilden at Madison Square m February. Hunter has been one of the first half-dozen players m America for several yoars202 words
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Article51 1931-01-23 20 Held World's Long Jump Record. I Reuters Service! New Ycrfc. Jan. 22. The- d*. ath has occurred of Mr Rob?rt Lucien Legendrt. the American Olympic sportsman, holder of the world's long jump record 25 feet 6 inches at the ag: of 33. He was n fenttst by51 words
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Article50 1931-01-23 20 A Provisional Service Requested. iFREE PRESS SERVICE —COPYRIGHT]. Lcndon. Jan. 22. Out of 200 clergy m the lower convocation at Canterbury. 197 to-day petitioned the Archbishop to draw up a provisional service for the unction of the laying on of hands till a permanent service is evolved.50 words
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Article37 1931-01-23 20 Collective or Individual Resignation [Ha vas Service.] Paris, Jan. 22. M. Steeg to-day envisaged the Cabinet's collecting resignation, but MM. Boret and Meyer proposed individual resignation. Finally the Cabinet decided that Parliament will decide.37 words
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Article244 1931-01-23 20 The following was among action taken at a meeting of committee No. 4 held on January 16th. In connection with determination of contract between the Commissioners and Mr. A. Nolte, for the erection of 36 houses at Hooper Road, it is decided that it is not possible to244 words
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Article113 1931-01-23 20 LOCAL SPORTING NEWS. HOCKEY. Colony Team to Meet F.M.S. The following side has been chosen to represent the Colony against the F.M.S. In the annual match at Kuala Lumpur on Jan. 31 S. L. Oehlers (S.R.C.); Capt. Miers (R.A.) and A. G. Armstrong (S.R.O; Pte. Hughes < Welch* (right-half). H.113 words
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Article177 1931-01-23 20 The following is the draw and times of play lor preliminary round of the 1930 gold medal Saturday January 24th 3.00 pm. C. A. R. Bateman vs. E. C. Van der Beck. 3.05 pm. D. Uekiri. vs. B. M. Abdullah. 3.10 p.m. S. I. M. Ibrahim vs.177 words
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Article170 1931-01-23 20 Final Race for Milner Cup. i On Sunday the "A" Class will sail the third and final race of a series for the Milner Challenge Cup Th 3 course will be posted m the usual position and the start will be at 10 a.m. Points towards this Trophy gain?d170 words
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Article67 1931-01-23 20 The Annual Police Match. rnr.ual Rvgby match *b( .wee:: the F.MS ar.d SS. Poßm will be played ca .he Padang en Saturday Trams S.S. Police i Whites):— Wiltshire; Minns. Parks. Brett. Ball: Kirke. R. Haxworth; Nickels. M -fir.illan. Ciuwford. Sharp. R. A. Anderson. Byrde. J. Goldman. J. Haxworth. F.M.S.67 words
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Article22 1931-01-23 20 Saturday (Handicap Singles Finale L. Bruyeres vs. H. Gray. The club championship final will be played on Monday, January 26th.22 words
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Article327 1931-01-23 20 The following extracts are made from minutes of a committee meeting of the S.P.C.A held In the V.M.C.A. Board Room, on January 19th. at 6.15 p.m. Present: Mr. R. H. Onraet (m the Chair) Lady Colina Hussey. Colonel Butterworth CMC, D.5.0.. Mrs. St. Alban Smith, Mr. S. Muthukumaru,327 words
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Article277 1931-01-23 20 HOW THEY COMMEMORATE LENIN. REDS IN COURT. Fighting for the Independence of Malaya. Ten Hylams who were artested by a party of Police under Inspector Parquharson m the vicinity of Purvis Street and North Bridge Road on Wednesday, were produced m the Police Courts yesterday. The men, who it is277 words
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Article205 1931-01-23 20 Reds Sent to Prison m Penang. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penanr, Jan. 22. At the Assizes to-day Chin Teik Cheong was charged with possession of seditious documents, of which he pleaded he did not know the contents. Evidence of the arrest having been given, Mr. Justice Sproule read205 words
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Article442 1931-01-23 20 Midland Bank Chairman's Analysis. LBnt.sh Radio Official Service. 1 Rugby. Jan. 21. Addressing th? annual meeting of shareholders ol the Midland Bank. Ltd.. Mr. Reginald McKenna. the chairman, referred to the fact that bank deposits were increasing and now constituted a record. Bank advances had fallen because442 words
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996 1931-01-23 20 COURT SEQUEL. European Alleges He was Thrown Down Stars. A European named P. V. Peacock, who alleges that he was thrown down the stairs from the Adelphl Hotel roof garden on the night of December 26, was complainant m a case of assault which996 words
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Article22 1931-01-23 20 Reuter's Service. London, Jan. 22. In the Southern Section of the League (Division III) to-day Newport drew with Walsall I—l.22 words
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Advertisement191 1931-01-23 20 fr .^^^^fiZJ >k. \V i "HIS MASTER'S VOICE RECORDS. FOR MID -JANUARY I Now on Sale I S. MOUTRIE Co Ltd. (Incorporated In Hong Kong) I RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. MM ACCIDENTS and SICKNESS I Mean Heavy Expenses. I An OCEAN "LEADER" POLICY I Will Safeguard You. I Apply for Particulars191 words
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