The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 24 January 1931
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Title Section19 1931-01-24 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 1W42 ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE. &S, SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article288 1931-01-24 1 The mutilated and unclothed body of m 18 -year-old girl who had been stran«l.-d and stabbed, was found at Blockheath yesterday Page 20. The rlcsing stagrs of the Penman trial were reached yesterday. The Judge will sum up on Monday Page 11. A verdict of murder was288 words
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Article1090 1931-01-24 1 Quicquid agunt iivmmes nostri cst farrago Libel i Juvenal. A truly solemn matter this Round-Table Conference and look you m how dignified a manner it was brought to a conclusion. "After the National Anthem had been played the Band struck up Auld Lang Syne." and there1,090 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement259 1931-01-24 1 WING LOONC. lUX RECOGNISED HOUSE KOR IpIAM TROPICAL SUITS, ft, HIGH STREET. •KsXsX?S<^<sXs><S>®®<s^^ UFFLES HOTEL! i TO-NIGHT. j pecial^ Dinner and Dance j CABARET I j The Moscow Xrio I ADMISSION TO BALLROOM $1. GRILL ROOM SPECIAL DISH TO-NIGHT J j I ROAST STUFFED SUCKING PIG J PRAISED CELERY LYONNAISE259 words
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Advertisement134 1931-01-24 1 {PILOT "SUPER-WASP") RADIO RECEVERS FOR BATTERY OR A. C. MAINS OPERATION. CHEAPEST, BEST, AND MOST POPULAR. RANGE 14 TO 500 METRES-RESULTS GUARANTEED WRITE FOR BOOKLET. <i) j HUTTENBACH, LAZARUS SONS, LTD. 1 13 Collyer Quay SINGAPORE. j (ss. Phone 58b8. Cables" "Hubiture." M ©®©®©©©©®^(^(^)©(e^(S)^^^)^ •t3).^ S IEDROPE^BOTELJ "Kenowned by Recommendation"134 words
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Advertisement68 1931-01-24 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Public notices etc Page 9. Omar and Framroz Page 7. Glaxo for the baby Page 5. Cinema programmes Page 2. Special trade mark notices Page 9. Morris Cow llethey the best for value Pase 4. VISIT THE BRITISH INDUSTRIES FAIR, Feb. 16th-27th, 1931, LONDON BIRMINGHAM. ENDURANCE v~!/ \~_r68 words
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Advertisement13 1931-01-24 1 WING LOONG. FOR HIGH CLASS TAILORING. Style, Cut Finish Guaranteed 32, HIGH STREET.13 words
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Article195 1931-01-24 2 Director of Malayan R.R.I. Going. By A:r Mail, i iFrt'in O:n Own Correspondent.* London. .Tan t>. MajiT B J Eaton Diiector of the Rubbtr Research In tituu- oi Malaya hi to visit America m the autumn of 1932 M I numbt-r cf thInstitution of the Rubbt-r195 words
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Article127 1931-01-24 2 Edjrar Wallace Talkie at the Capitol. Th< Capitol Thratr? has ~-*ci:red The 3ril:«;r Lion Corporation's picturization of Edgar Wallace's world criticised problem play. Should a Doctor Tell? This picturt has bven rated m both England and America as the crowning achievement of big British talking productions. Th? brilliin*127 words
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Advertisement230 1931-01-24 2 \For The Most Tasteful Dishes S S The Most Delicious Pastry and Confectionery S And the Best Service at Moderate Prices \Try I i THE i CAPITOL RESrajjUWT i Oar LUNCHES and DINNERS are of a QUALITY unequalled m Malaya. J »hone 4996 for Table Reservations f Liii" j Ipavilion!230 words
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Advertisement225 1931-01-24 2 Victoria Theatre 1 1 r Super Sound Equipment Now Being Installed. j Including j All the Latest improvements lOp«x\if\g Attraction To be Announced SHORTLY. ■■"w^>pHOME: site i -^^^^Kf J Positively the Last Three Performances [64SJ TO-NIGHT i^lS! L MATINEE TO-DAY AT 3.15 p.m. Your Last Opportunity To See RADIO'S GREAT225 words
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Advertisement124 1931-01-24 2 "^LION roars Pfytx AGAIN M^' Here's another E^imr^ Metro-Goldwyn -Mayer Super Programme BM NOW:— THE SCREEN'S MOST EXQUISITE STAR IN HER MOST EXQUISITE PICTURE NORMA SHEARER MORE BEWITCHING MORE DARING MORE TANTALISING THAN EVER and with the brilliant support of the greatest comedienne of the talkie screen MARIE DRESSLER In124 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous135 1931-01-24 2 THE WEEK. Saturday. 24th. Hißh Water. 01.45. 8.7 ft.. 1325. 9.1 ft. Rugby North vs South. Penang. Burn\s Night Dinner. Sea View Hotel. Sunday. 25th. High Water. 02.14. 8.6 ft.. 14.04. 8.5 ft. Cathedral Dedication Service Monday. 26th. High Water. 02.44. 85 It, 14.46. 7.9 ft. Legislative Council 10 am135 words
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595 1931-01-24 3 BRUENING'S CHALLENGE. A Hostile Reception m Silesia. Berlin, Jan. 12. The Chancellor. Herr Bruening, on his tour In Upper Silesia, had a hostile reception from the Communists and the National-Socialists. At Oppeln and Beuthen the demonstrators stoned the official motor-cars, shouting "Down with the Government!"595 words
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Article343 1931-01-24 3 A Unique Exhibition m London. [By Air Mail.] [From Our Own Correspondent.! London, Jan. 6. The artistic history of this year started .hi. week with the Exhibition of Persian Art opon'jd at the Royal Academy on Wednesday, which will remain op?n until Saturday. February 28th Thus, this Exhibition343 words
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Advertisement194 1931-01-24 3 1 1 im It revitalizes and rejuvenates! M JFLECTRiciTY |_k* ECONOMY AND SERVICE 1 MUNICIPAL ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT. J j Exhibition $100,000 worth of j Natural and Culture Pearls I By Mr. S. Mizuma of Japan The Finest Quality j Natural Culture Pearls I j| made up into I II Ropes194 words
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Advertisement306 1931-01-24 3 BBj^L, 4fl> a jTV^BI BBBr /i KflJ Bn<^flkw ■•L^LiVBL *•j 1 3flfvn B^BV jXu«VV|riln| v j\jL| mmJn TT "R v; >^!mJt.>' J i I HkJ I '^Bb B^t 1 s I Leaking Roof %f^Bfc I ■SfiL^B^^^^T^^^^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^^B^&^B^B^B^B^Bv MB* P«^l^B i^^^rßf fl^^^^ IBB* ***^^Bb^Bßßb^^^^^^^^ B^Br Poured Ott I^V J Brt»»l». Spread I306 words
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Advertisement238 1931-01-24 3 M mmi Any change of climate, great or »m»II. \flfl ~-<l> apt tO c stur k tne inn system. So VMwA fll^ B^Baß^oW the exrtrienccd traveller makes sure VMwA ■3 that whatever el«e he forgets to pack, it I%VM^& is not h bottle of salt Jlj < WjM, sSiIM m238 words
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Article2756 1931-01-24 4 General John J. Pershing - My Experiences in The World War. General John J. Pershing By Commander-in-Chief of the American Expeditionary Forces m the World War Pershing Visits French Front Sees Successful Drive on Aisne But Allied Morale Suffers Again with Disastrous Defeat of Italians at Caporetto Germans Use Attack Methods Advantageously, Bearing Out Pershing's2,756 words
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Advertisement217 1931-01-24 4 The MORRIS COWIEY has always been the best VnLiUCf YOU COULD BUY. THE MORRIS COWLEY SALOON This f/far /F~ $2,060 ex works. i\s better than ever Looked at from every an^k— equipment, comfort, appearance, performance and economy m running fVTUiro Mnnßl? the Morris Cowley gives the greatest measure of UlnEiti217 words
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Article1279 1931-01-24 5 CAPT. CAMPBELL'S CAR. Secret Construction of a 1,450 h.p. Marvel. There is no rest, they say, fcr the wicked certainly there is no rest for the racing motorist. At the termination of a strenuous racing seascn, I find myself m the thick of things once1,279 words
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Article465 1931-01-24 5 Sir W. Morris on his r»e\v Model. Sir William Morrir. the mot" manufacturer, stated that the Korris Company would put on the market .cry sco-} a nev. model car which v.c :ld sel* at £100. It wculd be call d the Movris Minor S.V. two-ieater. He was465 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement159 1931-01-24 5 BETTER 1 iTHAN EVERI n< 1931 I I MANY NEW IMPROVEMENTS. I LARGER BODY I I COUPLED FOUR WHEEL BRAKES I I IMPROVED GEAR CHANGE I I OIL GAUGE NOW STANDARD I j NEW SHAPE RADIATOR I AIR CLEANER j LARGER PETROL TANK 1 PNEUMATIC UPHOLSTERY I I „n TOURER159 words
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Advertisement226 1931-01-24 5 ■Qrwfora fl||K;TpocfO& —J^r^ Pop an EVANS' PASTILLE into your mouth instead. Their antiseptic vapours will soon relieve you of H that cold. I EVANS' I Pastilles I4mim m F— Ml j to m fat— U A MILLION FAT FOLKS CANT BE WRONG And that's a low estimate of the number226 words
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Advertisement329 1931-01-24 5 [the best is not too]! I GOOD FOR YOUR BABY! jl P 'T'HE future health and happiness of your J P 1 is decided to-day and it depends 3 t upon the food he has m the first months 4 L of his life. It is then that the foundation329 words
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Article, Illustration1524 1931-01-24 6 IVAN SHARPE - Some Stars in the Football Firmament. IVAN SHARPE. Bu Alec James, the Magician of Arsenal: David Jack, an Ideal Footballer: (lent Stephenson, a Great General Gallacher, the finest Centre Forward. This week Ivan Sharpe starts a I J review of the leading players m a association football to-day, commencing on1,524 words
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Article, Illustration721 1931-01-24 6 Talkie Effect on Actors and Actresses A New Type of Star. I*HERE was p. time when moving picture actors and actresses knew little outside of Hollywood. They wouldn't know what to do with a European tour if they could have one the old timers except to growl about the scarcity721 words
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Article413 1931-01-24 6 Whooree Times at Olymuia. London, Dec. 18. Mr Ramsay Mac Donald's hair is tousled and his eyes are bulging. Mr. J. H. Thomas is hammering with both feet. Earl iellicoes mouth is open. Mr. Clynes has gone red m the face, the Lord Mayor is clapping so heartily413 words
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917 1931-01-24 6 Pre-eminent Youth in Cinema Industry. IN searching for a figure which is purely of the motion culture industry and which can be regarded as one of greatest promsie m the industry, the choice naturally narows down to Douglas Fairbanks Jr., as* the one pre-eminent figure of youth calculated to dominate917 words
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Article196 1931-01-24 6 Marie Dressier and Wallace Berry Co-starred. 1 When Marie Dressier and Wallace Beery, were co-starred for the first time m "Mm and Bill." Hollywood turned out en masse j to pay them tribute. "Mm and Bill" proves J that the film industry runs counter to every other196 words
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Article, Illustration1808 1931-01-24 6 Cinema Chat and Comment. Bebc Daniels: Jazz Heaven: Let Us Be Gay: Oh, For a Man: Fate of John Gilbert: Men Behind the Movies. (By Our Film Correspondent.) THE success of Bebe Daniels m Lawful Lar- ceny. the last performances of which take place at the Capitol tc-day is all1,808 words
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Article646 1931-01-24 7 PRESIDENT'S DECREE. "War Between Three Parties." Berlin, Jan. 10. President von Hindenburg has signed the iecree settling the new system of arbitration n disputes between employers and workmen. \s the Committee of Arbitration he appoints the Minister of Labour and other personalities. The Arbitration Commission will646 words
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Article258 1931-01-24 7 Unhappy Provincial Reception. IBy Air Mail. I I Prom Our Own Correspondent., London, Jan. 6. M. Chevalier has had rather a trying tour m some of the provincial towns. It will be remembered that some of his songs were banned m Cardiff and the latest development is his258 words
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Article40 1931-01-24 7 Wellington IN. Z.). Dec. 18. On the ground that the system is uneconomic, the Government has prohibited the Issue after June 30 next, of all forms of trading stamps and gift coupons, including cigarette coupons.40 words
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Article243 1931-01-24 7 CHARGES REDUCED. 375 Victims But No Executions. New York, Dec. 18. The breakdown of the capital punishment law m New York City was being predicted by prison officials here to-day as the result of the publication of statistics recording the significant fact that, although between243 words
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Article297 1931-01-24 7 The Death of the Princess Royal. IBv Air Mail.) I From Our Own Correspondent. I London, Jan. 6. This week is one of mourning for both the French and British nations. We learned with great regret on Saturday afternoon that Marshal Joffre had died although this297 words
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Article228 1931-01-24 7 New Frontage to Piccadilly. ißy Air Mail! [From Our Own Correspondent.] Lcndcn, Jan. 6. Burlington Arcade has come into prominence this week and with new plans for its frontage It will occupy a prominent position m Piccadilly. The present three arches are to be replaced by one on228 words
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Article184 1931-01-24 7 Topsy-Turvy Career off Mr. Sydney Ellison. London lost another great character when Mr Sydney Ellison, who thirty years ago was one of the greatest producers of musical comedy, died m St. Mary's Hospital. He staged the numbers m "Florodora.' and always claimed to have turned the famous184 words
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Advertisement444 1931-01-24 7 f»\ i^ j| i i^^v vir^^M. > -i c^^b^Lb^Hp Xv t mJ. w B^BB^BbCiWJL (^BBBBn^BBI Bb\'^^7 r^ MJrK^^^^nK'^r'tW^ L 1 J^-*'*^ J^bbTt k B^BB^BBrnfvßS AimT ie^LßaK^^^^Bß^Bß\/* /sr J/L. m f£\ a tj«JH -4 B^BBmilMaaWglJ'^ «§b^P^^obH BbV I Ai SJ^fJ&k <* < JU 1 i H^' |^U ffW Vf /I Ah.444 words
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Advertisement275 1931-01-24 7 MIXED PICKLES I i I OUTSTANDING UNES- j I Stocked by All Dealers Throughout Malaya. i I Agents SIME, DARBY Co., Ltd. 1 ■■r»HMii_rL Wrist and POCKET WATCHES I BW^mm>^^^m^^^ accurate and elegant. I the Muvado -> |"|||6HJ automatic w nf l*" r n st«ck. I RENE ULLMANNAgenU: I Capitol275 words
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Article120 1931-01-24 8 Councillor Summoned for Not Attending Church. ißy Air Mill <Piom Our Own Correspondent.) London. Jan. 6. The Sunday Observance controversy contlnues and the lati-t development is v application by |fee Manchester and Salfcid Sunday Games and Freedom Leapue fcr a summons •uamst PlHlßui Lenurd Cox for his alleged120 words
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Article140 1931-01-24 8 The New Dorchester Hotel. [By Air Mail! (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 6. ark Lane is a thoroughfare which suffers tve.i mere than other parts of London m respect of alterations and the new Dorchester, I Hctel has quite transformed Park Lane as it I was140 words
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Article117 1931-01-24 8 A New Invention by H.M.V. Co. (By Air Mail. I <From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 6. I understand consideration is being given by the British Broadcasting Corporation to a new system of television, invented and developed by His Master's Voice Gramophone Company. After many months of117 words
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Article963 1931-01-24 8 HER LOVE MATCH. Rescue From Wrecked i Liner. [By Air Mail.] London, Jan. G. Loyal subjects throughout he Empire will j sympathise with the King and the Royal Family m the bereavement that they have suffered through the death yesterday of th? Princess i Royal. And963 words
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Article68 1931-01-24 8 Geneva. Jan. 12. A gentlemen's agreement to keep armaments at the present level pending the meeting of JSLS"!?" 110 Conferenc next year win S2S?i l *L propo6e a *™P of the smaller I Powers m the near future. League circles are divided as to the efficacy of the suggestion68 words
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Advertisement223 1931-01-24 8 -p^k xspjaw. iRvAi I pip IffliJiniiiln laJiiiliHa^^, your a iv uJj^^B W^%ZL X" BUY I (bt^K^pl^ '^VtS B^yß^^l^S^C Concessionaires X b^^*^^^^^^^^^b^b^b^b^b^B b^bv y I V i V H 9'S Pi L^* italasia Ltd m^Ss^%/ M^^^^^^M^^^^^^^^^ (Incorporated In S.S.) 'j£^^^^^^^^ Singapore, Penan; Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh. *C\^jT V-^ a^tli'^ 1^ JVlu.sicai223 words
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Advertisement99 1931-01-24 8 1L r your weight If you are losing weight augment your diet with the active Vitamins A, B and D contained m I U KEPLER' Cod Liver Oil with Malt Extract Bottles of two sizts All Clnn.ists and Stores WELLCOME Co.. L /-the fruit\ /the whole fruit »"<*\ V nothing99 words
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Advertisement347 1931-01-24 9 BUSINESS CARDS. WE Xl ill |SS FIMIKO 22 Dhoby Ghaot. FLOORING TILES. gfW.APOBI CASKET CO. I Prnhas Road. I. r Street Phone 6075. MASSAGE HALL. MR> Ml AND MISS HANA Waterloo Street I I KI'IIONE 7467. )0 I WEAR A TRUSS Ap>(»le Agents MAYNARD CO., LTD. It, BATTERY ROAD. f\RBLE347 words
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Advertisement557 1931-01-24 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given thut tenders are nov invited lor the following mat* rial- or I services, and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained m the Tender Room. Municipal] OfLces: I L'rection only of 793 yards of Iron Fencing I at Fort Canning557 words
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Advertisement627 1931-01-24 9 I NOTICES. I J EXCHANGE BANKS. I The Exchange Banks will be closed on: I Monday. February 2nd. Thaippusam. NOTICE. In the tilth session of the joint meeting of the whole directors of the Committee of the Proposed Malaya Chinese Sports Meet on the 16th January. 1931. a resolution has627 words
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Advertisement703 1931-01-24 9 TRADE MARK NOTICE. <^RAINBOW^> NOTICE is hereby given that the above Trade Mark is the property cf UNITED STATES RUBBER COMPANY, a corporation organised under the laws of the STATE OP NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES OP AMERICA, and having their principal place of business at No. 1790 BROADWAY, m the703 words
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Advertisement610 1931-01-24 9 NOTICE is her^, L thn abuve Trade I Mark is the property of UNiTEC STATES I RUBBER COMPANY, a coipcration organised under the laws cf the STATE OF NEW JER- I SEY, UNITED STATES CF AMERICA, and having their principal place cf business at No 1790 BROADWAY, m thi> CITY610 words
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Advertisement660 1931-01-24 9 AUCTION SALES. SHERIFF'S SALE. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. Writ of seizure and sale dated Jan. 7th. 1931. Originating Summons No. 150 of 1930 In The Matter of the Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgment Ordinance 1921. and In The Matter of a Judgment obtained from660 words
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SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 1931.
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Article351 1931-01-24 10 The world awakened yesterday much the poorer. The high-priestess of dancing, incomparable Anna Pavlova, had passed to her rest at what nowdays is reckoned a sadly early age. Little more than a generation among us has been acquainted with her but that generation has been granted an artistic351 words
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Article522 1931-01-24 10 News from Washington declares that the publication of the Wicker- Cham report has started lively discussions m political circles, which J are little more than a continuation Jof the equally lively discussions which were aroused after the recent congressional elections. Those J elections considerably altered the •numerical522 words
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Article50 1931-01-24 10 Mr. C. P. Smith has been appointed to be Resident Labuan. Sec.-Lt. H. Scott-Ram S.S. Volunteers, is I promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. i The tender of Woh Hup ($150,000) for the 1 erection of quarters for married and single i postmen at Wallich Street, S^ingapore, was accepted, i50 words
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PERAK STATE COUNCIL MEETS AT TAIPING.
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Article203 1931-01-24 10 Living Up to the Devolution Plan. (from Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh. Jan. 23. The first meeting this year of the Perak State Council was staged with unusual ceremonial m an effort to live up to the Guillemard devolution policy for making State councils more important. Instead of meeting203 words
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Article333 1931-01-24 10 I Statutory Powers to Run Motor I Services. Particulars are published m the Gazette of amendments to the Railways Ordinance which are to be introduced into the Legislative Council at its meeting on Monday. A new chapter is added to the Ordinance I Conferring on the Railway333 words
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Article98 1931-01-24 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES. I [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Jan. 23, 5.15 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £115 6t16 (up 416). Forward £116 14 16 (up 4;16). The market is firm. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair98 words
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Article193 1931-01-24 10 CULTURE PEARLS. To The Editor, Sir,— ln reading Mr. A. Flinter's letter m this morning's issue of th? Free Press I am persuaded to unsheathe mv Parker and cornforward on behalf of Culture Pearls. I would like to point out to the general public and to193 words
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Article, Illustration337 1931-01-24 10 WORLD'S FINEST DANCfe Recollections of Sinu,, ()ore Visit. Singapore, with vivid m.nmn. ampled artistry, demonstrat. visits to this count i\\. Hist m tf 1929. will ham with my death of Mme. Anna Pavlova th, I <• t i i i mi mat lerina, at the337 words
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Article320 1931-01-24 10 Mile. Lafugie's Interpretation of the East. I The power of appreciating what i> typical la Par Eastern races, typical of th<;: ings, their customs and themselvt s an ab:l!t; which it takes the average sojournrr m part of the world years to acquire, is fully evident m the320 words
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Advertisement168 1931-01-24 10 WAfciiß M the whisky with the small label and xTf^k the big reputation Aa T* going strong. 9> M CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD.. ilncorpor.itei under the Compinies' Ordinances of Hong Kongi. \incorporatci m Shanghai! 90. Robinson lioad Telephone 6228 BY SPECIAL jb T& H M THE KING i APPOIXTMEXT TO168 words
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Advertisement64 1931-01-24 10 i, I -—m I USASJ j i>3ESSES COVERED WITH BELLS are worn m a new revue. Belles covered with dresses are rarely featured nowadays. There are no bells on "GAFLAC" POLICIES but they ring true nevertheless. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480. !h.b. winter!64 words
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Article3824 1931-01-24 11 CLOSING STAGES OF PENMAN CASE. Counsel Address the Court. JUDGE'S SUMMING UP ON MONDAY. Expectant Crowd Awaits Decision. „rd.., AMhM b ore N. H. P. WWUey adorned .n4i. Monday when HU Lord^ Z'^SVSS^ BI'KNMAN'S EVIDENCE. Surprised to Hear of Warrant. 1 resuming his evidence m the morn- long account of3,824 words
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Advertisement72 1931-01-24 11 GOLF CLUBS. We are offering a few Golf Clubs. Including Samples Submitted by Various Manufacturers:At 4)4.50 Each All well known brands and m good Condition Robinson 8 Co., Ltd SINGAPORE. (locorparatcd m Inland) i GYPROC THE FIREPROOF WALLBOARD B CAN BE I SOUND PROOF DISTEMPERED j DURABLE PAPERED j UfiHT72 words
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3270 1931-01-24 12 The Tanjong Katong Crime ESPECKERM\N CONTRADICTS WITNESS. Denies Saying "I Hammered the Lot" Durir.s the hearing .of fie inquest, held by tht Coroner (Mr. V. Lisamrr) yesterday, on the dialh of Barcn ;:;nanuei Den Dekker. the victim of the Tan cng Kaiong ault. the3,270 words
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OPPOSITION TO TRADE DISPUTES BILL.
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Article441 1931-01-24 12 "Danger to Individual Liberty." Reuter's Service. London, Jan. 23. In the House of Commons this afternoon the 'rade Disputes and Trade Union (Amendment) Jill, aimed at modifying the Trade Disputes ar ict (carried by the Conservative Government ai fter the general strike m 1926) came up for ts441 words
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Article54 1931-01-24 12 The Franco-Italian Discussions. (British Ridio—Official S?rvicv| Rugby. Jan. 22. Replying to a House of Commons question regarding the negotiations between France and Italy upon their respective naval construction programmes, the Prime Minister said informal discussions on naval questions were still continuing and he was not able to make54 words
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Article245 1931-01-24 12 Dempster—MacComish. Th Marring-* tcok p!ac° on Worm" day afternoon a: St. Andrew's Church. •Cuala T impur. of Lieut.-Colonel Hubert Thorni: Dcmpter. <late> The SuiTolk Regiment, son of .he late Majoi T. G. Dempster, 28th Regiment of 7oot (Thfl Gloucestershire Regiment*, and .vliss Alice Kathleen Kirkpatrick M:cCcmish. daughter245 words
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Article157 1931-01-24 12 Women's Vote for Sir George Penny. (By Air Mail.] [From Our Own Correspondent.! London, Jan. 6. I taks the following from "The Londoner's Diary" m the Evening Standard.—The reference to Sir George Penny, well konwn. of course, m Malaya, will be of Interest Among those who have157 words
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THE STEEG GOVERNMENT RESIGNS.
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Article158 1931-01-24 12 Defeat on Agricultural Policy. i Router's Service. I Paris, Jan. 22. In the Chamber this afternoon Government as defeated by 293 votes to 283 m a debutr •isir.g out of an interpellation on wheat policy. ia decided tc resign. The President has accepted the Steeg Cablet's resignation. Government's158 words
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Article289 1931-01-24 12 League Commission's Report. 1 I Reuter's Service. 1 Geneva. Jan. 22. Th? League Council has accepted Siam's m- r itation to hold an opium-rmoking conference j n Bangkok m November. The Council adopted the report of the com- lission of inquiry on opium-smoking covering he Far Eastern countries289 words
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Article112 1931-01-24 12 President Hoover's Attitude. l neuter's Service.) Washington. lan. ihe conflicting opinions expressed m thr* Vickersham Prohibition report have star 3d ively discussions among politicnns. Mr. Hoover" 1 apparent eonc' 'mnation of the proposals to modify Prohibition hftVQ frightened the Republican "bosses." who 'ear :hat a too decided attitude may112 words
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Article46 1931-01-24 12 Labour Office's World Estimate. I Reuter's Service. 1 Geneva. Jan. 22. There are over 11.000.0'J') unemployed m Eurcpe. namely over dcuble the amount a year ago. accord'::^ to UM I ttaatt of the International Labcur Office, which gi'>es the world'• unemployed as approximately 20.003.000.46 words
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Article47 1931-01-24 12 163 Releases from Nagpur Jail. [Reuter's Service.! Narn?ur. Jan. 23. One hundred and V,Z political ptIjUUM marched out of Nagpur Jail 10-day m concc quence of the local Govcvntnent older to release men convicted before November )ar.t. but not under the so-called "set urity" section.47 words
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Article108 1931-01-24 12 Penny a Unit m London. IBy Air Mail. I From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Jan. 6. More and cheaper electricity lor London and the Home Counties has been promised by Mr. W. F. Marchanl. Chairman uf the London and Home Counties Electricity Authority, at a luncheon to representatives108 words
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Miscellaneous646 1931-01-24 12 CHURCH SERVICES. ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRA. Com. r .-.ii f !> :i <D-dica')".. e ;v :i, 3RD SUNDAY Ai-TKR EPIPH 7 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.30 a.m. Matin.s. 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) 10 a.m. Sunday Softool at St Ai.h, 5.30 p.m Festal BoonOQOf (Cbotal Monday. Wednesday, and PHdoj Holy Communion. Tuesday.646 words
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Article843 1931-01-24 13 The Last English Trial. IBy Air Mail". <Frem Our Own Corre po.ident.) Lcndon, Jan. By 19 points to nil England beat the Rest m the final Rugby trial at Twickenham on Saturday but it was on the whole a poor and seldom exciting game. Contrary to expectation, the843 words
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Article57 1931-01-24 13 Dutch Girl's New Success m South Africa. Pert Elizabeth. Der S*» Another South African record was broken by Miss Braun. a member of the Dutch team of lady swimmers at present touring South Africa. This evening Miss Braun broke Miss Mayne's record for 880 yards (free style >57 words
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Article51 1931-01-24 13 Alexandria. Bidding for the 1936 Olympic Games seems to be very strong, as m addition to Berlin and Barcelona, who are each claiming a right to stage the Games, the Egyptian Government la now considering asking the International Olympic Committee to bring the Games here m that51 words
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Article1039 1931-01-24 13 Boxer Who V'*s Called to the Bar. I could write a book ifeoaj Tom Cribb but the fact Is mentioned mcrrly lo indicate that m the space at my tffeprai h not possible to do much moie than Hnteh v the main deUils of his career, says Trevor1,039 words
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Advertisement304 1931-01-24 13 Infection at School Formamint will protect the children against infections caused by the coughing and sneezing of little playmates. Give your children a Formamint tablet when they go to school and when they come home. Formamint will ward off infectious diseases, such as Sore Throat, Influenza, Measles, Scarlet Fever, etc.304 words
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Advertisement196 1931-01-24 13 THE EMPIRE'S BEST I TINNED BUTTER j 5» i i J^ P **T~*^^^^^^** T i ft HiT^'^^^*^— fo) f# ~"^r jK/i'l^r V^. "»n?- iJ*^ i£« m v S [Wm C^% mmmm 9tL^ m^' r ti V^ I 9 111 wßm^^”t •'''<''•■ t fr^ > \^WkmmmmmT ~<] I I ft <196 words
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Advertisement870 1931-01-24 14 Blue Funnel line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. CXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES. LONDON A N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool aud Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due. Sails tBARPEDON For Marseilles. London. Rotterdam870 words
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Advertisement528 1931-01-24 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd* (Incorporated In England). ELLERMAN LINE. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Dae Simrapere. s.s. CITY OF KHIOS Feb. 10 HOMEWARDS. ss. KAZEMBE For Havre, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg528 words
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Advertisement453 1931-01-24 14 British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated In England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN. Due l>uf Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage. Mnujp,,^ 1931. COMORIN 15.100 Apr MALWA 11,100 Jan.453 words
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Advertisement731 1931-01-24 15 0. S. EL Line. yx A ,w.ifj« and New York: (from Kobe) Express Freight Service] S^nyo Maru Feb. 22 BeattH and V «ncouver (from Kot*-. t Arabia Kan Feb 25 u)nd R terdam. Hamburg (Brnmeni •cd ■»>'? Aflaa M,ru Feb. 15 16 p KJi2«b«") Dam Town. RJo a. Santa*, Montevideo731 words
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Advertisement489 1931-01-24 15 L3t OF FAMOUS PRESIDENT LINEKS WW TO MARSEILLES. NEW YORK AND BOSTON, FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO, SUEZ POST SAID, ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES AND GENOA. Arrive Lea-re Leave Arrive Singapore, fllnffrn. Penang. New York. Pres. Hayes Feb. 2 Peb. 5 Peb. 10 Peb. 17 Pres. Fillmore Peb. 16 Peb. 19489 words
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Advertisement876 1931-01-24 15 K. P. M. KONBUKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA.] (Incorporated In Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THB NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMX.fr Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to:— Passage, Freight*. Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. ftepre«eiitatlves In the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Pen»n«> of the TRAVKLLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BI876 words
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Article180 1931-01-24 16 Small Ships Prohibited From Foreign Trade. Nanking, Jan. 12. No ships having a tonnage of less than 100 tons shall hereafter be allowed to engage m the carrying trade between China and foreign ports, according to an order issued by the Executive Yuan. This step is deemed180 words
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Advertisement514 1931-01-24 16 Bums 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> ard ths motor vessel MALABAR (4.512 tons). Tbe as. MARELLA Is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins514 words
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Advertisement271 1931-01-24 16 m*. 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.271 words
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Advertisement491 1931-01-24 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Go. Inc. (Incorporated In U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York. Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Due s i>... s,. Ur% M.S. SILVER WILLOW Jan. 25 Feb. 1 M.S. SILVERYEW Feb. 3 Feb. 9 For rateo and other particulars please apply co491 words
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Advertisement21 1931-01-24 16 SINGAPORE SHIPCHANDLFJtf COMPANY. SHI PC HANDLERS. SHIPBROKERS. COMMISSION AGBttH Offices:— MA YNARD'S M "DIN° s 11, Battery Ro.ni Telephone No. 643!.21 words
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Miscellaneous705 1931-01-24 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. fr Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin n< and Kuantan (via Oemas and Jeran- la tut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thurs- G day and Friday. a m ai Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m 2( Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, J Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah j and Lower705 words
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Article67 1931-01-24 17 mmm iwi-w^-rn neawm~— r a i<-.- u ~jj ronrerrirp: tIM of tli' destroyer Wishar.. B Mo lockvsrd control at -nbrr 13. for a r-*f.:blr.g -fit. 11l be required v) jommi xj < i 1931 for service on the Chin.; II not, thereto be taken m tmai a for nvu.itenancj reserve67 words
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Article22 1931-01-24 17 Record for Port of Hamburg. Renter's Service! Hamburg. Jan. 23. Idle jit this port consists of rating rouphly 3D3.000 tons.22 words
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Article36 1931-01-24 17 Kilt) Drowned m Black Sea Squall. Reutera Service.] Bukharrst. Jan. 23. nit storm m the Black Sea r.;imer Zavaslia sank and 14 I M of the crew were drowned. ::-:;i!m -boats are missing.36 words
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Article138 1931-01-24 17 tiki to Submarines* Collision. By Air Mail. I Own Correspondent.] London. Jan. 6. submarines on their way to arrived at Gibraltar on Dec. -< d m the collision when ttl the Pandora and the main there until repairs aie rrod about 80 miles west vessels were entering138 words
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Article287 1931-01-24 17 RtHc of Old Far Eastern Service. Shir- Line, which used to have such between London and the Far I foreotten nowadays, says the 0l Commerce. But the sale I Avgi to scrappers m Danit. for the first of her r name? was Denbighshire, and she Tvice by287 words
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Article46 1931-01-24 17 lacing Reduction of Receipts. ■port on the Suez Canal faces receipts and establishes internclmi: the international traffic. Btrikillfl parallel between the •Ot, thai of 1925-26 and the pre<im which one can draw the we rid economics are back to the <iipn.-s.sion of 1925-2646 words
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Article1088 1931-01-24 17 Court Sequel to Recent Naval Action. Twelve Hakkas and Hoklos .vlio were vaken off two junks by bluejack2ts from 3 M S. Somras ofT Pod: < Blanco a fortnight ag m circumstances which the authorities allege suggest an attempt at piracy, »»>.? brougV. on remand before Mr.1,088 words
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Article630 1931-01-24 17 Hwa Hengr's Adventure Off Shantung Coast. The Hwa Heng entered Shanghai on Monday (Jan. 5) with a heavy list and a smashed anchor windlass following bad weather off the Shanjtung Promontory on Saturday. Buffetted by seas, she had been forced to anchor for some hours, and630 words
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Article200 1931-01-24 17 Reported Capture by Gunboat. CiiUon. Jan. 15. According to information '.vhich has reached the Government by wireless from Bias Bay. a Chinese gunboat on patrol there has succeeded m capturing three pirate vessels. Twenty pirates were aboard these boats, together with four Chinese who are believed to200 words
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Article204 1931-01-24 17 Six or seven shots were heaid zipping through the air. He did not know whether they passtrl overhead or fell short, as he had his head down, pulling hard at the oars. At 2 p.m. he sighted a steamer coming into siew from the direction of Hong Kong. He called204 words
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Advertisement264 1931-01-24 17 II if II riir^Sn sPI AftTFI I I CIGARETTES MESSAGERIES MARiTfMfcS. Under contract with the French Uovwrmmai •MAIL STEAMERS. To Marseilles via Colombo, Djibouti and Port Said. GENZRAL MET.:iKU_R 9,400 tons Jan. 29 ANDRE LEBON 13,700 tons Feb. 12 To Marseilles via Madras. Pondicherry, Colombo, Djibiuti and Port Said. CHANTILLY264 words
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Advertisement78 1931-01-24 17 The Blood is the Stream of Life TO TREAT DISEASE] REMOVE THE CAUSE CLARKE'S BLOOD MIXTURE ia the treatment of Blood and Skin Diseases gets to the root of the trouble I by purifying the Blood. In cases of RHEUMATISM ULCERATED LEGS STIFF JOINTS PSORIASIS LUMBAGO E C Z E78 words
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THE GREAT BANK NOTE FRAUD.
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Article588 1931-01-24 18 Marang's Clever Swindling. lFrcm Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 24. It lu~ c?itainly been a record year for r\vindl~rs and foig-rs. First there was cIM Blue Bird Oil trouble, then the Hatry bombshell ihoujd by a Wliota series of bankruptcies m more tlill to come, and now the588 words
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Article392 1931-01-24 18 Why Mr. IT. Ba Pc Left Indian Conference. IBy Air Mail.) London, Jan. 6. The question o f the future of Burma the province larger m area than France and with a population of 13.000 4 000 has to-day come to the front of the man}- complex issues392 words
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1061 1931-01-24 18 GENERAL PERSHING'S WAR EXPERINCES. (Continued from Page 4.) front near Caporetto October 24, during a heavy 'og. and succeeded m broking entirely through their lines on ths first morning, rapidly forcing the Italians into the cpsn. The advance cros3ed the Isonzo River and German troops wer? wm the frontier by1,061 words
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Article183 1931-01-24 18 Giving Convicts a Chance of Respectability. [By Air Mail.] [Prom Our Own Correspondent. 7 London, Jan. 6. New ideas about the handling of convict? are held by Lieut -Commander D. N. Venab!?s. R. N. the Governor of the newly opened Chelmsford Prison. The prison has not been183 words
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Article99 1931-01-24 18 Capt. Malcolm's New Car. I By Air Mail.! (From Our Own Correspondent.* London. Jan. 6. Captain Malcclm Campbell's new car has been on show this week, and Jt is certainly a very wonderful model. Several new principles are embodied and one of them is an air scoop99 words
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Advertisement432 1931-01-24 18 ft fIQ uAI i 1 f^^H^l X m&&& i There is no M*4 to go to the Pole h I to get cool W'h-n the sun pours dmn, p«MI out a lo g gluten ng ■fea ot M intsermt 'l uu will soon I I Iw as cool is a432 words
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Advertisement340 1931-01-24 18 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK, OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600.000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Hong Kong Saigon Amritsar Iloilo Semarang340 words
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Advertisement407 1931-01-24 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated In England). Capital £3,000,0C0 Subscribed 1 ,800.000 Paid-up 1.050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1,645.505 BOARD OP DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq,. J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelford. Esq. Sir Thomas ditto. Bart. LONDON407 words
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Advertisement174 1931-01-24 18 INSURANCE. THE SOUTH I ftft. BRITISH 1| INSURANCE COMPANY. lIMMIi, FIRE, MARINE, TRANSIT AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPT* I) x LOWEST CURRENT II M| s L. C MARGOLIOUTH. M\r OfT.ce: 2. Ftnlayson Gr>.-, PEiISONAL ACCIDENTS. FATAL ACCIDENTS are ever^d.r. lf| HAVE you made prevision lor it.. of your dependents should174 words
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PERAK HYDRO ELECTRIC CO. CRISIS.
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Article121 1931-01-24 19 Sh.f holders Pass Scheme to Savrc Company. I 88 SERVICE— UOPYRIOHT. 5 London. Jan. 22. of tin shareholders in the j rlc Company to consider a tbe crisis which has arisen in affairs as a result -of the thi mmm !y adapted a proposal to teh i'o i.no121 words
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Article66 1931-01-24 19 BERVZCB. COPYRIGHT). 1 <'iu!i v. .lan. 23. IPd I r..mp.iny has purcha^-c md t'mpanu proptrti?s of Per- Tin purchase is In consider--1 ihUM p.iyabje of which 45.000 7 pt-r eoovtrtMi first mortgage ::i <»rdinan- shares of 2s. X irt- offering sharenolders tare at par m order to66 words
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Article144 1931-01-24 19 Nett Profits of By Air Mail. London. Jan. ♦>. port for yar ended July that nett profits arotmnt to CT3 195 i. and. aft r making .at on £14.326 £5.654 >. 3 IS] (£3JH>, :~serv for in'£«.3oo». and includinp oal-nc-I mains to or i ik Aith Dlrecton ,-romm?nd144 words
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Article140 1931-01-24 19 k'>ub and Braunston [By Air Mail. London. Jan. 6. 1 port l r rmx endai \ugust crop obtained durire devisn to 30^.173 lb.. as compared eared m previous twelve net pric? raft Und for f.ll r pound Blacapon <equi- V r pound London landed terms X rear I140 words
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Article29 1931-01-24 19 Kestrietion Measure Introduced. Heuter's Service. Washington, Jan. 22. >>' -n introduced m the Senate to '"I>orl3 of crude petroleum for the >'*ars to 16.000.000 barrels a year.29 words
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Article173 1931-01-24 19 State of Unparalleled Stagnation. Singapore. Jan. 23. An ,!most cnp^ralltled slate of stagnation l m lo haVl> oc all mark?ts. and thosj vho wcrr- hoping for a stabilization of rubb?r prices should no* be content, provided of course the level at which this has taken place173 words
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Article363 1931-01-24 19 London Brokers Not Optimistic [By Alt \iuiii londen. .lan. »>. Lt \ur. tubb-i brokm thla wek m .htir comm.ai on the px-nion are not hopefu! a^ to th near future of the industry. Messrs Sanderson :tnd Co. m their -eport dated Dtx |1, state: Tha. thy present foMtm363 words
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Article159 1931-01-24 19 Increasing American Figures. IBy Air Mail] London. lan. 6. MMn S3'mmeton .^nd Sinclair m ..heir veefcly report for Dec. 31 state. W" hay» befcr? us a oiblica'ion- CMSpßtd by life* Rubbi-r Divi.-ion of the Department of Commerce. Washington, on the subject of tyre reptoeeaMuU. According to this publication159 words
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Article88 1931-01-24 19 I British R idio— Official S-.-rvic:-. I Rugby, Jan. 22. Foreign oxchang >s ire Amsterdam 12.06 1 Athens 375, Bombay Is. 5 :t t d.. Berlin 20.42 Brussels 34.82 '-j. Bucharest 817. Rio 4 7-16. Buenos Aires 34*4. Copenhagen 18.16.. Geneva 25.09'^, Helsingfors 192%. Hong Kong ll\d.. Usbon 108.25.88 words
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Article432 1931-01-24 19 EXCHANGE RATES. January 23. SELLING. London. 4 months' sight 213 "7fB London, 3 months' sight 213 27(32 London, 60 days' sight 2z 25,32 London 30 days' sight 2(3 3f4 London, demand 2j3 ***** London, T. T. 2 ,3 11J16 Lyons and Paris demand 1430 Hamburg, demand 234^432 words
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Article736 1931-01-24 19 FRIDAY. JAN. 23RD. DOLLAR RUBBERS. Allenby <$1> 95 105 Alor Gajah ($> 90 i.io A. Hitam ($1) 1.15 125 Am. Malay (s2> 1.20 1.40 A. Kuning (Sl> 20 So Ayer Molek ($1) 85 95 Ayer Panas ($1) go 1.10 BsL&sett <$1) 55 65 Brogas (SI) 52 571.736 words
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Article162 1931-01-24 19 Week's Market Stagnant. Singapore, Jan. 22. The local market has been dull to stagnant all the week and prices are about cent lover on balance. TN* mornings cables quote London up 1 16 d to 4Ud. and New York unchanged B'^ cents geld. The fo.mer market now closes162 words
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Article172 1931-01-24 19 Singapore. Jan. S3. It is difficu'r to write a leport on ttK present share market, as the word "Stagnant would suffice. The erratic metal market, alternately up one day and down the next, prevents genuine interest m tin shares and with rubber declining slowly each172 words
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Article131 1931-01-24 19 Opposition to International Conference. London, Jan. 16. In an article on the gold problem before the League of Nations, the Daily Telegraph says that those who place their hopes on the final report of the special Commission being a courageous document, will probably be disappointed, on account131 words
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227 1931-01-24 19 January 23rd.. 12 o'clock noon. Tone ci J'arkct: Dull. Latert QftMt: London Spot sheet 4si per lb. New Yoi!c Spot Sheet G.cts. 8»s per lb. Ho Hong Bank ($5O) 44.00 46X'O H kong and S hal Banking Corp (H. K. $125. £110 £114 c.d Kima227 words
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Article475 1931-01-24 19 Additions to Permanent Library. The following publications were received or t issued by the Department of Statistics. S.S. r and F.M.S.. during the week ending January. 20th and are available for public mm m tlvs l Ueference Library. Fullerton featMfng. Slnaas pore: Issued by the Popart mrnt: I475 words
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Article206 1931-01-24 19 Capital Reduction and Debenture Issue. I By Air Mail.) London. .lan. ti. An extraordinary meeting of Junun Rubber Estates will be held en January 14th. to UMQd the articles and to .uithorire a rtdttoUoa of he capital from £150.000 to £78.000. divided in*o 120.000 Ordinary share, of Bs.206 words
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Article37 1931-01-24 19 State to Finance Exports. Wamw Jan. 11. The Minister of Commerce Is studying a project for financing exports by the coffeni of the State, which would put 60 million zloty» at tht disposal of trade.37 words
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Advertisement75 1931-01-24 19 ASSETS EXCEED $11,000^. ASSURANCE IN *ORCE OVER $38 000 000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, UMHED (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE Winchester Hcuse, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE Zl Old Jewry EC The Company ha* £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England ana .complies with the Briiish Life L75 words
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Advertisement61 1931-01-24 19 IN A. D. 1720. (tier hundred and ten gears ago.) There were no Telegraphs h m m Cables m Telephones and the General Post Office had only just been opened with a very elementary service. BUT— The Royal Exchange Assurance wag founded that year and proved to be one of61 words
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BRUTAL CRIME AT BLACKHEATH.
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Article108 1931-01-24 20 Another "Jack the Ripper" Outrage. (FREE PRESS SERVICE —COPYRIGHT 1. London, Jan. 23. The mutilated and unclothed body of a girl of eighteen, named Louisa Steel, whose home was at Plumstead, was discovered at dawn at Blackheath to-day. She had been strangled and stabbed. The theory' has gained108 words
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Article100 1931-01-24 20 Thousands Follow Coffin of Beloved Moslem Leader. I Reuter's Service.] Jerusalem. Jan. 23. Muhamed Ali's funeral procession here to-day was headed by Shaukat Ali. the Mufti of Jerusalem, and was followed by thousands of mourners. The pinewood coffin, shaped like a Moslem t.mb and draped with a100 words
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Article88 1931-01-24 20 10 Per Cent. Cut Expected to Improve Conditions. I Reuter's Service. Sydney. Jan. 23. Economists and business men believe that the 10 per cent, reduction m Federal awards will stimulate trade, lower the cost of living, and increase employment within a month. Meanwhile the Australian Workers' Union, the88 words
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Article74 1931-01-24 20 "Baffetfag 91 Probably Primary Cause. [Reuters Service] Lcr.dor, Jan. 23. Th° report of tin a nj Imneatitjvttoa sub-Committe-? of the Aeronautical Research Oommlttee, afta i fan rtvlra of the various alterrum hypothec**, find the iiir» t probabi? pvinv. HMpbia air disast ?r on July 21, 193° m the74 words
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Article111 1931-01-24 20 Close Vote Expected Next Week. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Jan. 23. The Parliamentary debate on the second reading of Government's Trades Disputes Bill was adjourned and will be continued on Tuesday and Wednesday next week. Government having agreed to an extra day for discussion at the111 words
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Article97 1931-01-24 20 In Teeth of a Gale and on Half Throttle [British Radio Official Service] Ru*bv. Jan. 23. It is now revealed that Mr. Kaye Don, m the motorboat Miss England 11. reached a speed of over 107 miles per hour m yesterday's trial run on Lough Neagh97 words
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Article126 1931-01-24 20 New Labour Measure Introduced. I British F> \dio Official S?rvice. Rugby, Jan. 23. In the House of Commons this morning, the Representation of the People, number 2 Bill was introduced and formally read a first time. Its object is to amend the law relating (a Parliamentary126 words
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465 1931-01-24 20 SHANGHAI FUNCTION. Factors m the Rehabilitation of China. IReu'.ers Far Eastern Service.] Shanghai. Jan. 23. At a farewell banquet given by leading Chinese and British, Sir Ernest Thompson, Chairman of the British Economic Mission, prefaced a speech by referring to the Knighthood conferred on Mr.465 words
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Article202 1931-01-24 20 To-day's North vs. South Match. Tlv.' uunMl R;;gby match between North and ■outtl to lie played m Penang ihi; aittinoon. The too rides sre thoroughly rep;. 1 -tentative of Mil.yan Rugby, since each State and Settlement competmg m the Malaya Cup competition. as well as Malacca, is represented. The202 words
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Article129 1931-01-24 20 Scotland vs. France at Murrayfield. A French Rugby team visits Murrayfleld •to-day to play Scotland m the international Rugby tournament. It is the sixteenth match between the two countries and the eighth to be played m Scotland. The first two games at Inverleith, m 1910 and 1912, resulted129 words
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Article55 1931-01-24 20 The following will represent the Indian Association against R.A. and R.E. at Hockey on the I.A. ground to-day at 4.45 p.m. V. Raj. A. N. Chatterji. P. K. Bhaskaran, D. K. Samy, G. Kennedy, Suba Singh, D. Paranjothi (Capt.), N. A. Mallal. A. Namazie, K. Lall Sur, Wazir Singh.55 words
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Article1029 1931-01-24 20 CONDITIONS IN U.S.A. Unemployment and Financial Situations. I It was the pleasure of the members of the Rotary Club of Singapore, at their weekly lunchecn at Raffles Hotel yesterday, to listen to a most Interesting discourse by Bishop Edwin Lei (Methodist Bishcp of Malaya and1,029 words
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Article22 1931-01-24 20 Saturday (Handicap Singles Final) L. Bruyeres vs. H. Gray. The club championship final will be played on Monday, January 26th.22 words
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Article820 1931-01-24 20 I A LONDON ATTRACTION. Arsenal's Task at Stamford Bridge. It is fairly safe to say that a new attendance record for Stamford Bridge will be created i to-day wh?n Chelcoa and the -Arsenal meet on i the famous ground m the fourth round of the English820 words
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Article74 1931-01-24 20 The following is the draw for the Commercial Cup which starts on Jan. 26th: British- American Tobacco Co. vs. Govt. Monopolies Dept. United Engineers Ltd. vs. Robinson and Co. Vehicles Department vs. Fraser and Neave Ltd. at Stadium on Monday. General Electric Co., vs. Straits Trading Co. Harbour74 words
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Advertisement109 1931-01-24 20 PASSE PAJ?TQUT. I No. 1 Outfit each 31.50. I 1 No. 2 3 I Extra Passe-Partcut Binding, I Creasers .30. I Glass Cutters, containing 4 spare I Blades, .60, (M I Full particulars on application. I Mahya Publishing House, Ltd. I SINGAPORE. < a S)(g )®<sXSys)<S>Sx«>^^ RAINY DAYS V m109 words
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