The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 26 January 1931
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Title Section19 1931-01-26 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. IW4B ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article419 1931-01-26 1 Mr. Gandhi and Congress leaders are io be released from Jail Page 11. An important report has been made by the Gold Delegation of the League of Nations on the adoption and working of the sold standard Page 11. The World Disarmament Conference will be held, probably419 words
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Article1228 1931-01-26 1 If I had told Corporal Shea that I visited him almost as much to see his pet monkeys as himself he would not have minded m the least. It would have appealed to him as a natural observation, for he was devoted to the animal, a1,228 words
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Advertisement194 1931-01-26 1 KELVINATOR THE FINEST I KCTRIC REFRIGERATOR EVER BUILT ,;l TZ BROS. CO. Incorporated m U.SA.» s jo).BßrflM 55. Robinson Road RAFFLES HOTEL) THIS EVENING 6A5 I j Tea Dance Cabaret I I "The Moscow Trio" I FAREWELL APPEARANCE ADMISSION $1. SB) SB) BJJ SBJ BBJ BB) SB) SB SJJ BBJ194 words
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Advertisement335 1931-01-26 1 I RAZOR j BLADES I for StifF Beards I I lender Skins! 1 I Obtainable from Leading Stores I and Chemists. I I McALISTER CO., LTD. I EUROPE #HOTEL| !j "Renowned by Recommendation" l -i ij DANCING: After Dinner every TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY. i| I MUSIC: On the VERANDAH335 words
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Advertisement86 1931-01-26 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Eclipse razor blades Page 1. Fish at Fresh Food Page 5. Notices, tenders etc. Page 9. Hotel announcements Page 1. Ask for Boots products Page 6. Cinema advertisements Page 2. Whiteaways stocktaking sale Page 8. The latest at the Gift Shop Page 1. Toctal fabrics at Robinsons Page86 words
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Advertisement18 1931-01-26 1 KELVINATQR THE FINEST ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR EVER BUILT GETZ BROS. CO. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) Sales- Service 55, Robinson Road18 words
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Article332 1931-01-26 2 Let Is be Gay at the Alhambra. «By Our Film Correspondent.* One has often been led to wonder how people m America, after being divorced, greet each other at an unexpected meet inc. In Let Us Be Gay which had an enthusiastic VMMMC M the oprninc {>erf ormnnc332 words
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Article254 1931-01-26 2 Last night s large audience at the Capitol theatre was greatly diverted by Jazz Heaven, a picture that is packed with delightful comedy from the outset. A story of a young song writer who achieves success through the energy of the girl he loves is not254 words
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Article67 1931-01-26 2 Powerful Guns Ordered m Britain. Madrid. Jan. 16. Orders have bren placed m England for a number ol now powerful guns of 38 centimeters caUbr-. t-venty meters long, and thirty-five kilometre effective ranee, which are destined to reinforce the coast defences at El Perrol. Cadiz Cartagena and the67 words
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Advertisement252 1931-01-26 2 ROLLS RAZOR i The World's Best Safety Razor. t Imperial No. 2 and i De Luxe Models. Spare Blades Spare Leathers for strop. Rolls Shaving Cream Rolls Shaving Bowls and refills. MEDICAL HALL LTD. Opp. General Post Office. |i Prompt attention to Post Orders. 13 j HAVE THAT PARTY I252 words
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Advertisement157 1931-01-26 2 I Victoria Theatre Super Sound Equipment j Now Being Installed. j Including All the Latest Improvements I s j| Opening Attraction I i| To be Announced I I SHORTLY. 1635 i |635i TO-NIGHT j^isj 'I RADIO PICTURES PRESENT j THE SEASON'S SMARTEST, BRIGHTEST, PEPPIEST MELODY SHOW I JAZZ HEAVEN MELODY157 words
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Advertisement178 1931-01-26 2 !6J5] TO-NIGHT J9.TSJ I N 1,000 NORMA! SHEARER I I IN A SMASHING COMEDY DRAMA I —MORE EXQUISITE THAN EVER IN AN EXQUISITE, WITTY. BRILLIANT PRODUCTION LET US BE GAY SUPPORTED BY THE GREATEST, MOST LOVABLE OF SCREEN COMEDIENNES MARIE DRESSLER ANOTHER MAGNIFICENT PROGRAMME BY METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER— SMASHING HOME A FACT178 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous179 1931-01-26 2 THE WEEK. Monday. 36th. High Water. 02.44. 8.5 ft.. 14.46. 7.9 ft. Legislative Council 10 a.m. Rugby: Public Services A vs. B. Co. Welch at Thomson Road. Hockey S.C.C. XI vs. SRC. XI at S.C.C. SCC Bowk championship final. Football* Commercial Cup. Vehicles Dept vs. Fraser and Neave. Stadium. Tuesday.179 words
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Article551 1931-01-26 3 A DRAMA BEHIND THE SCENES. VICTIM OF SHELL-SHOCK. Producer Who Won Through Adversity. There was a dramatic scene m a former London music-hall when the curtain fell on a revue which every one— dramatic critics and hardened first-nighters alike acclaimed as the most electrifying success of its kind for years.551 words
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Article424 1931-01-26 3 Enterprising Move by American Company. The opening up m Hong Kong the L.E. Gale and Company. Fed. Inc.. U.S.A.. of Shanghai and Hankow, (says the S. China Morning Tost). Indicates another phas^ m the forward movement of local aviation. This well-known concern, which carries considerable aviation interests424 words
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Article368 1931-01-26 3 Shanghai Complaint of Too Many Precautions. "Hercules" writes as follows to the Editor of the North-China Daily News: Not infrequently discussions are heaid or questions are asked as to the relative healthiness of life m Shanghai and the Straits. After extended periods of residence m both368 words
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Article136 1931-01-26 3 An Indignant Worcestershire Farmer. "Lancashire grows osiers, but not fruit: damn Lancashire." said a prominent farmer m the Pershore district of Worcestershire discussing at a meeting of the Pershore branch of the National Farmers* Union a suggestion from Lancashire that foreign hampers should be stamped with the name136 words
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Article140 1931-01-26 3 Patrick Flood. t'^e oldest man m the British Isles, di-d. at Kilpney <En:«scorthy m the little old-'otfiioi- 'mil ccttage where he spent the greater part of his 115 years of life. He had never bean m a train, tramcar, omnibiis, or motor-car. He was born m140 words
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Advertisement184 1931-01-26 3 Exhibition $100,000 worth of I Natural and Culture Pearls I By Mr. S. Mizuma of Japan "i The Finest Quality I Natural Culture Pearls 1 made up into 1 Ropes of All Sizes I Necklaces Sleeve Links Rings Earrings I Brooches Xie Pins I etc. I Loose Pearls are also184 words
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Advertisement74 1931-01-26 3 time... labor. I X "ryjicK- cook|P<W» I V/ iNC" Qua--9 B kerOats is exactly S^Sjffl tn e same fine jkSIJBg(CMB| Qu«»««y y° u have always known, but it cooks five fl times as fast and is more tender, more delicious than any QuaWerOatsyouhaveevertasted. Now, you will want to have Quaker74 words
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Advertisement144 1931-01-26 3 Estate Trust Agencies I (1927) Limited. I BRANCHES: 1 21, First Cross Street MALACCA. S 11, Light Street PENANG. fi 14, Klyne Street KUALA LUMPUR. 5 Registered by and Security deposited with the Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, j$ Guardians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised S and Interest144 words
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Murder by Legacy
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Article1884 1931-01-26 4 LETS go and have some lunch." said Carl, rising. Alter lunch Dick seized an opportunity to speak to Lucienne alone. "Miss Tarlton." he said. "I wish to know if you really think I am guilty of having stolen your pearls. You told me you didn't think so1,884 words
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Article1508 1931-01-26 4 "117E are not far from New York now." said Dick to Carl Rayner next day. as they sat talking together on the deck, "and then He paused significantly. "Then we'll see." said Carl. "They cannot really do anything to you about those pearls, of course." 'Except delay1,508 words
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Article172 1931-01-26 4 International Referendum Suggested. Cologne, Jan. 9. An international referendum on disarmament is suggested by the Koelnische Zeitung. which is close to \he industrial People's Party, m a leader headed "Appeal to the nations directly." The newspaper proposes that the Foreign Minister, Dr. Curtius, at the forthcoming session of the172 words
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Article19 1931-01-26 4 Inche Abdul Razak bin Haji Mohamed has been appointed a Principal Officer of Customs for the State of Johore.19 words
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ATHEIST WORK IN GERMANY.
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Article412 1931-01-26 4 Thousands Leave the Church. Berlin, Dec. 22. The proposed establishment of the Atheist International m Berlin, reported seme d^ys ago. would not mark the beginning of Communist atheist propaganda m Germany, but rather 3how that it has already achieved considerabl? success. There are already about 120,000 members412 words
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Article192 1931-01-26 4 Travesty of the Virgin Mary. Riga (Latvia). In connection with the anti-Christmas campaign m the Soviet, the anti-religious play "Thr* Virgin Mary" has been performed for the first time m Moscow. The piece, it is explained by the Soviet Press, shows the obnoxious work of the192 words
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Article221 1931-01-26 4 Red Army Detachment Mutinies. Rijja (Latvia). Dec. 22. In spite of relentless piihitive expeditions by the Ogpu against the peasants, disorders m i White Russia continue to spread to new districts. About December 10 peasants from several! villages m the Drisa district, near Vitebsk, set fire to221 words
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Article65 1931-01-26 4 Quite a notable social function at Rnub on Sunday was the opening ceremony of the Raub Chinese Athletic Association. The membership ef the Association has been increased from 17 to 97 within a few months, a fact which proves that athletics have obtained a grip m the district. Mr. W.65 words
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Advertisement389 1931-01-26 4 B^r^S^4^l\ tV'^OJ^^^oWl B^LvV^^Bm i^^B^K\^bl H\ ~s*\\\\\ IB wfv^^JwtßkS BH& \'i i p^^^^' tS^IS BKfcfl bmF 6 X yU^g^P***he Doctor au ay by the occ«Mi>n» m EVANS' PASTILLLS They protect your throat and give relief m casr* o i colds, cough* and catarrh. ■tod* In SnclAnd to t'. Ot LlTarpool Throat389 words
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Article516 1931-01-26 5 SANDHURST SYLLABUS. Meeting Modern Conditions. Sweeping changes m the curriculum at the College brought about by the new attitude of parents and boys towards the Army, were described by Colonel Tollemache, of Sandhurst, when he addressed the Headmasters' Conference at Cheltenham. After outlining the way516 words
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Article169 1931-01-26 5 Concludes With Rowdy Scene. Lornlcn. Jan. 12. Nairobi. Many were injured and three were removed to hcspital as result of exciting scenes at the winding up of the East African Indian National Congress yesterday. The trouble irtMfdi curing a debate concerning the appointment cf Indian delegates169 words
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Article237 1931-01-26 5 The following is forwarded for publication The third annual general meeting of the local Arya SamaJ was held at its premise's No. 42, Rowell Road under the chairmanship of Mr. M. P. Chaubey, the President, on Sunday at 2.30 p.m. The meeting was opened with a Vedic prayer237 words
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Article26 1931-01-26 5 The Rev. F. H. Sullivan has succeeded the Rev. Mr. L. Proebstal as Principal of the AngloChinese School, Ipoh, as the latter is going on furlough.26 words
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Article242 1931-01-26 5 Attempt on Speed Record at Buenos Aires. I The attempt on the vater speed record by Miss England II wii: cc made m the international race at the rcqatta which the Argentine Yacht Club intends to hold during the British Empire Exhibition at Buenos Aires m Msrch242 words
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Article127 1931-01-26 5 M. Herriot on the Position. Saigon, Jan. 15. France: M. Herriot writes m the Ere Nouvelle et Rappel with regard to the Parliamentary Commission of Enquiry into the Oustric Bank affair: It was given the essential task of studying the Snia Viscosa (an Italian artificial silk company)127 words
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Article55 1931-01-26 5 In the face cf ioreign competition, Messrs. Thomas Ward and Sons. Ltd., of Sheffield, have secured a contract to supply razors and safetyrazor blades to the Irish Free State army. The contract will provide the Sheffield factory with work for a long time, but the price of55 words
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Article34 1931-01-26 5 Prom Feb. Ist the railway between Bahau and Kuala Pilah will be closed but passengers, goods and parcels can be sent by F.M.S.R. road motor service to points between Seremban Kuala Pilah and Bahau.34 words
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Article223 1931-01-26 5 Unique Transport Development. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Jan. 22. A demonstration run of a road train, built for the London. Midiand and Scottish Railway to co-ordinate road and rail transport, was conducted to-day. The new vehicles, upon which designers have been secretly engaged for two years,223 words
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Article84 1931-01-26 5 Surplus of 11,000,000 Koku. [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service. 1 Tokio. Jan. 22. Official investigation into the rice situation has revealed that there is an enormous quantity of rice, no less than 6,000,000 koku. available for exports. The actual yield for 1930 has been estimated at 66,880.000 koku which84 words
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Article74 1931-01-26 5 Head Both Classes m Monte Carlo Classification. [Britirh Radio Official S?rvic? Rugby. Jan. 23. A Monte Carlo message states the genera! classification m the tenth automobile rally shows English competitors have been successful m both categories. Mr. Leverett, on a Riley from Stavanger, was placed first for light74 words
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Article160 1931-01-26 5 Payment m "Gold Francs. The Court of Cassation has found In favour of the bearers of the bonds of the town of Tokyo. After more than four hours' deliberation the Court adopted the conclusions of the Attorney-General. M. Matter, m their entirety. The decision was based on160 words
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Article108 1931-01-26 5 "Will Not be Lightly Tampered With." London, Jan. 14. Cape Town— The transfer of Palestine affairs from the Colonial Office to the Foreign Office was urged at the thirteenth South African Zionist Conference. Messages wishing success to the cause were received from all over the world. General108 words
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Article40 1931-01-26 5 Viceroy-Elect Returns to England. I British Radio— Official Servic- Kujfby. Jan. 23. Lord Willingdon, Viceroy-?lect of India, who has just relinquished the Governor-General-ship of Canada, will reach Greenock to-night with Lady Willingdon m the Canadian Pacific liner Montclare.40 words
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Article58 1931-01-26 5 At the Selangor Assizes m Kuala Lumpur on Thursday morning, the Honble Mr. Justice Mudie passed sentence of ten years' rigorous imprisonment, on Tan Tian Lok, a Hylam formerly employed as a tukang ayer at Robinson's Bachelors' Mess. Kuala Lumpur, on a charge of attempting to murder one of the58 words
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Advertisement136 1931-01-26 5 I REASONS FOR THE SUPERIORITY 1 I OF 1 1 TOURER I $1 495 i it 7 I nO. I The appearance of the Chevrolet gives promise of its amazing quality and performance. I The car is low built without being squat; is lengthy I without being cumbersome; yet has136 words
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Advertisement204 1931-01-26 5 You can place complete t.mh m the 4^^^=9s=J^^>^^ fSn dn e ha S t° f LaCIOSCn Itiseverv require it to be. Goo/rich firm mHk "V^^XS X^v Not a drop of the cream taken from vNNvM All the vitamins of milk m it. And \v V* \\sV^ Jperfectly clean. Up to204 words
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Article656 1931-01-26 6 Sir Hugh Turnbull Reveals a New Scheme. OUicial details of an important scheme for dealing with motor-bandits and for speeding jup police communications wor? givjn by Sir I j Hugh Turnbull. the Commissioner of Police for the City of London. The vital part of the scheme, which656 words
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Article713 1931-01-26 6 Mrs. Smith and the Vicar. There is a serious feud raging m oar village. On the one side is the Vicar, and on the other side Mrs. Smith. Everyone else is looking on and listening to both sides. Mrs. Smith has five children, all at school. The Smith713 words
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Article432 1931-01-26 6 500,000 Workshop Job Seized. There are more women woikiii. Britain than ever there wen i,. hLstory ol the country. In our famed mdu?tries the only branch of women's ■cttvtt) ttm which statistics arr available— th<- 3.4:4.i:0. This Is an increase of 500.000 .-mcv 1923 There are 1.500.000432 words
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Article76 1931-01-26 6 King Gives Three Aeiw t(tr Experiment. I British Rviio— OllUMl The Kins has consented to <l< I acres of his estates m Norfolk I experiments I The condition of Mr B I lying at the Country BMpM a bullet wound m his toad, li I satisfactory as can76 words
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Advertisement367 1931-01-26 6 WHITEAWAYS STOCKTAKING SALE Further Reductions This Weejk. IS^U^ Tf!E SAXONIA SEWING MACHINE. a| W, 'Y'^^il tß ;1 :s class sewing machine, mounted on Teak. Beautifully finished, >wl If r 'TiT'lilff fi complete with cover and book of instructions. <f? -^pSS^^tf Usual Price $39.50 each. TWELVE ONLY TO E fICC v|>^O»UU367 words
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Advertisement29 1931-01-26 6 Ask Your Chemist PRODUCTS PACKED SPECIALTIES: ASPIRIN, CASCARA SAGRADA, SACCHARIN, QUININE, VEGETABLE LAXATIVE, ETC. TABLETS, AMPOULE PRODUCTS, "REGAID" SURGICAL DRESSINGS, ETC. /IG£iVTS: THE ANGLO-SIAM CORPORATION LTD., SINGAPORE— IPOH— PENANG.29 words
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Article1287 1931-01-26 7 POSITION IN IRELAND. Free State Trade Improving. Dublin, Dec. 16. Whi'e Eurrpr is staggering under the burden cf war and unable to make ends meet, it is sutisftxtoiy to Fre^ Staters to leain that while their cwn position is none of the best, they are steadily1,287 words
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Article457 1931-01-26 7 QUETZALTCOATL. Mexico Revive Aztec Tradition. M-.xic. CKy, Dec. Article 33 of the Mexican Constitution, a clause to which authorities re«-irt m order to expel undesirable foreigners, has been summarily applied to a very old m&a v.ith flowing, snowy whfckCTS; tc man who decs net ride m motor-cars,457 words
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Article123 1931-01-26 7 Preparations for Double Exhibition. (By Air Mail.l [From Our Own Correspondent] London, .fan. 6. The British Industrie? Fair which opens m London and Birmingham on February 16th is well is hand and advance oversea editions of the catalogues are available showing the extended scope. For the first123 words
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Article128 1931-01-26 7 Amphibian Machines Thrice a Day. A regular air service between Manchester and the Isle of Man is to be opened m the spring, it was officially announced m mail week. It is proposed to run a service, operated by Northern Air Transport. Limited, three times daily128 words
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Advertisement110 1931-01-26 7 It. ere B a flavour to <^^—-~' mi wur taste. Plain. f r— J sou. They're all IINUTMntrVi I Mi I i V^W *^T^W^^^B^«iPr3^^ J .i i I VI, /fl \7 g JP^j^^j \r™ CARTET Chocolate luted trs ih* H ■usr of h'ry h^jt> nM i-raB. RED KING SALMON For110 words
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Advertisement235 1931-01-26 7 STRAITS |ETTLEH£NTS^^^^£:: 1 f!LL OVER THE STRAITS I YOU WBLL FIND y- I a il IS I £3 ill a ft^r /■*^f KSSTST^BSST'^^^ OLD SCOTCH WHICKY Ji»^ii I /Hftwinfl Wrist and POCKET WATCHE I accurate and elegant. I i^^^^^k New 1931 patterns I the Movado t^TTTIG XO automatic winder m235 words
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Article317 1931-01-26 8 Plot to Rob Diamond Merchant. Bombay. Jan. 13. Sensational revelations were made m the Court of the Third Magistrate of Bombay today, when the resumed hearing of the trunk murder case was taken up. Since the hearing on December 19th. the second accused was discharged, but a317 words
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Article120 1931-01-26 8 Passengers Dash to Safety. Passengers leaped from their seats on the top of an L.0.0.C. omnibus m Chiswick and tumbled, shouting, down the stairway, when a dog became mad and ran wild among the passengers. It threw all into terror, evaded the driver and conductor,120 words
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Article98 1931-01-26 8 Greater Care Among Motorists. [By Air Mail.] (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 6. On the whole there seems to be very little difference on the roads m spite of the new conditions. Motorists seem however to be on their best behaviour and determined to risk no98 words
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717 1931-01-26 8 JUST LIKE A FILM. The Hollywood Police Are Wonderful r When the London police raid a night club m r those dark, dark haunts of Soho they walk m T quietly the secretary's jaw drops, and the I frightened, naughty suburbanites sit meekly717 words
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Article367 1931-01-26 8 Opinion of a Former Hong Kong Warder. Pointing out that the cat -cf-nine -tails is used m Hong Kong as a method of punishment for a certain type of criminals and has proved highly effective m reducing crime m the Colony, Mr. W. J. J. Oast, former367 words
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Advertisement204 1931-01-26 8 1 What About that GREASE-UP SP j My| GEORGE GETS I a^^ HIS, DAILY I but we suggest every fortnight for your car ONE DOLLAR ANY CAR. BORNEO MOTORS LTD. I ORCHARD ROAD. The New Spalding Tennis /^^y^?' Ball has been designed /^£sR- T </ >( isr lo meet the204 words
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Advertisement264 1931-01-26 8 3^ HL^OVES THE CAUSE Diseases arising from the Elood must be trcrj] by removing the cause from the Dlood, permanent rdicf cannot be obtained by any cihT treatment. CLARKE'S BLOOD MIXTURE cleanse, the blood and possesses remarkable healinj properties; it i. due to these qualities that it has attained its264 words
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Advertisement419 1931-01-26 9 BUSINESS CARDS. M^A S S'A CmE WKIRE [SS FUMIKO 22 Dhoby Ghaai. I FUNERALS. SIM i A PORE CASKET CO. Mi. 1 A S. PenhM Iml ,r I tTrnder Htrvet Phone M7t. MASSAGE HALL. MRS HAKC AND MISS HANA fiO. Waterloo Street 1 II r .PHONE 7467. TO LET. Se419 words
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Advertisement592 1931-01-26 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE Is hereby given that tenders are now invited for the following materials or services, and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained m the Tender Room, Municipal Offices: Supply of eight 4 -ton petrol driven lorry chassis fitted with Bromilow Edward's hydraulic 3-way592 words
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Advertisement536 1931-01-26 9 NOTICES. I FEDERATED MALAY I STATES RAILWAYS- I I NOTICE i On and from Ist February. 1931, the J Ra-lway Line between Bahau and Kuala g Pilah will be closed. f Passengers. Parcels, and all descrip- tions of merchandise can be booked be- j§ S tween any Railway Station and536 words
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Advertisement709 1931-01-26 9 AUCTION SALES. DISTRICT COURT SALE. W.S. S. No. 46 of 1931. In the cause of Paterson Simons Co.. Ltd. Plaintiffs versus 1. C. H. Loveridge 2. Bukit Mandai Quarry Defendants AUCTION SALE of GRANITE QUARRY MACHINERIES ETC. COMPRISING:— Blackstone oil engine Goulds pump, oil tank, beltings, pulleys and counter shafting,709 words
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Advertisement376 1931-01-26 9 I Foods I P*j /Allenburys* Foods are particularly suited to the feeding of infants m hot climates. They are free I from harmful germs, and are readily prepared by the I simple addition of boiling water, thus giving complete m independence of doubtful milk supplies. Moreover, ft they are practically376 words
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Article1000 1931-01-26 10 MONDAY, JANUARY 26. 1931. wtEK-EAD COMMENT. Mr. Henderson's assurance that Great Britain will now proceed to work en preparation for the Disarmament Conference of next year, may be taken as indicating our general line of policy m this matter. The preliminary conference has exhaustively studied the matter1,000 words
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Article235 1931-01-26 10 SATURDAY'S RUBBER PRICES. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. London, Jan. 25, 11.10 a.m. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify yesterday's rubber prices as follows Spot 41,16 (unchanged). Forward 4 6 16 (unchanged). The market is steady. The mortality returns for Singapore for the week ending Jan. 17th. showed a total235 words
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Article415 1931-01-26 10 BURN'S NIGHT DINNER. "A UNIVERSAL POET." Immortal Memory Honoured by Local Scots. A true atmosphere of Scottish sentiment pre- vailed at the Sea View Hotel on Saturday night when the Burns' Night dinner was held. A fair number attended and the memory of Scotlands immortal poet was revived m speech415 words
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Article118 1931-01-26 10 Young Chinese Drowned at Mount Emily. A young Chinese clerk. Pang Swee Choi, was drowned at the recently -opened Mount Emily swimming pool on Saturday arternoon. He was seen at the bottom of the pool and some of the swimmers at once brought the body up. Artificial118 words
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Article254 1931-01-26 10 Sergt. A. E. Edwards and Miss Amy Atherton. The wedding took place on Saturday at the Tanglln Garrison Church of Sgt. A. E. Edwards RE., son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Edwards of Gillingham. Kent, to Miss Amy Atherton ot the European staff of John Little and254 words
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Article51 1931-01-26 10 The Commission will sit at Malacca on Jan. 29th and 30th and Singapore on Feb. 2. 3, 4 and 5. The sitting* In Singapore will be In Fullerton Building (office of Secretary of High Commissioner). Members of the public who wish to give evidence are inivted to51 words
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Article85 1931-01-26 10 £120,000 for World Tour With Husband. Milan. Dec. 24. Toti dal Monte, the colouratura soprano, and her husband. Enzo de Muro Lomanto. the tenor, will leave Italy at the end of January on a concert tour of Russia. China. Japan. Malaya. Australia and New Zealand. They will85 words
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Article77 1931-01-26 10 MR. M. V. IMI.LU European's Complain) in Suspended Advorato Mr. M. V. Pillai. the 8in K a,,or, and solicitor who was remit Iv practice by an order of the Bupr«. n following an application by tin- uir mittee. appeared before Mr the Third Police Magistrate.77 words
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Article60 1931-01-26 10 Shot Through the Head m Hj Own House. A Chinese building contractor >. hllt d m his house m Havelock Mead i| m." un Friday night. Tan Wai yamv am the ceased, was attacked by two Cbkmm am'" with revolvers He was shot thl and died a short60 words
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Article135 1931-01-26 10 Distinction Won by Woman Student. Official confirmation of our tp«u j weeks ago that for the first time m the h«<» cf the scholarships a Sin«apur< |fcl was be one of the successful candid. iv f or Queen's Scholarship is contain, a i; the foj. lowing announcement from135 words
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Article238 1931-01-26 10 Yesterday's Dedication Festival. Yesterday being the occasion of the dfdio tion festival of St. Andrews Cathedral, spec.il morning and evening services were held the 8 a.m. service the lay representatives sembled m the Chapter House and at tf* beginning of the singing of the introit psala iby238 words
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Article151 1931-01-26 10 A Rare Musical Treat. The visit of the Schneidt r the beginning of next month will provide Singapore with a musical treat <>: I The Trio is composed of Professor Baron Anatol VietinghofT-Scheel. OMmftnMtet 1 Waschitz. and Professor WtttftMOl Sdmeide Professor Schneider, who will bt nm« mbered151 words
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Article57 1931-01-26 10 Government B.in to Continue. The prohibition of the immicra male labourers Is to oontinu. three months from Feb Ist m> ment Gazette Extraordinary issiu which states that the OOftCW satisfied that the conditions of labo* ing m the Colony and the M tlnue to be such that the57 words
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Article14 1931-01-26 10 Miss D. K. Dovell and MLss been seconded for duty aunder the Johore Government14 words
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Advertisement146 1931-01-26 10 I WHOLESOME, REFRESHING I fcjff'il Prepared solely from pure West India I L» me Juice, and the finest refined Sugar. I i3P Insist ©ti rtattfti* /JOiJg^. I CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., {Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong>. [Incorporated m Shanghai). 90 Robinson Road Telephone 622t Fresh Pasteurised Milk146 words
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Advertisement48 1931-01-26 10 Iv^h\^^m2 tt^fl P^sf*^2 n Vi^^h I U. S. De SUVA BROS, j I JEWELLERS A NEW SHIPMENT J of J I "ZENITH" WATCHES j J THE WORLD'S FINEST TIME J KEEPER INCLUDING J SILVER AND METAL ALARM CLOCKS has been received. J 61, HIGH ST., PHONE 4540. f48 words
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149 1931-01-26 11 VICEROY'S ORDER. Pardon for Jailed Congress leaders. Renter's Service! l>elhi, Jan. 21. r-ult of a special meeting of the Vice•r.. Council it is understood Mr it 30 other Congress leaders, will •<> -morrow. HOT Debit Jan. 25. i rdtred th unconditional re--1 and other149 words
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Article, Illustration124 1931-01-26 11 Public Agitation Against Lord Byng. [Reuters Service. J London. Jan. 24. MICd a maniac of the Jack the Ripper London m consequence of the u'.-terday morning on Blackheath ngtod and terribly mutilated body nld local servant girl. Louisa I b traffic on the heath and the n'destrians124 words
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Article110 1931-01-26 11 league Council Adopts Settlement Report. [Reuters Service.) Geneva. Jan. 25. I sating of the League Council -<l of the most important issue Itt it has been faced for a long time. the complaint of the ill-treatment of minority by Polish m Upper Idl adopted a report of110 words
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Article58 1931-01-26 11 ti-sh Radio— Official Service! Rugby. Jan. 24. bat approved the appointment of Bishop of Bradford, to the vacant ■*Jrt ol Worcester. Rev A. W. T. Perowne was first tlford and was appointed m 1920. s of age and is the fourth son of <: hop of58 words
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Article31 1931-01-26 11 li Radio— Official Service. 1 Dr y Burby. Jan. 24. *JT, archaeologist and traveller, his prolonged investigation l Md Aztec sites m Mexico and Wl "n(a. died yesterday.31 words
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Article367 1931-01-26 11 LEAGUE ATTACKS. dold Countries Must Accept Responsibility. I Reuters Service] Geneva, Jan. 24. The second interim report of th.> gold delesation on the working of the gold standard is 1 described as cf very -considerable interest and importance." it was submitted to the Council and will367 words
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Article139 1931-01-26 11 League Appoints Commission. [British Radio Official Servic?.} Rufby, Jan. 24. The Council of the League of Nations to-day decided to send a commission to Liberia to superintend the carrying out of the convention against reported <forced°> labour. The Commission will consist of representatives of Great Britain. France. Germany.139 words
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Article82 1931-01-26 11 Geneva Committee on Manufacture. fßeuter's Service. 1 Geneva. Jan. 23. The Opium Traffic Advisory Committee haa adopted the report to the Council and also the draft Convention limiting the manufacture of narcotics to the world's legitimate requirements for scientific purposes, and regulating the distribution thereof. OPIUM QUOTAS. Geneva. Jan.82 words
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Article48 1931-01-26 11 £6,500,000 Short Term Loan from Rothschilds. I Reuter's Service.] London. Jan. 24. News that Rothschilds have arranged a shortterm credit to the Brazilian Government of £6, 500, 000 forms the first stage m re-organisa-tion of Brazilian finance, for which Sir Otto Niemeyer will shortly visit Brazil.48 words
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Article59 1931-01-26 11 Reuter's Service. Calcutta, Jan. 24. One Bengali youth lias been sentenced to death and another to be transported for life for the murder of Mukorjee. [Police Inspector Mukorjee war- at Chandpur Station, Bengal, on Dec. Ist awaiting the arrival of Inspector General Craig when two Bengali youths59 words
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Article25 1931-01-26 11 i Radio— Official Service] I', 1V m Rn»by. Jan. 24. at The Hague on Thursday but rv<,uest. be buried m London.25 words
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Article36 1931-01-26 11 [Reuter's Service.] Philadelphia. Jan. 24. Two hundred unemployed war veterans have started a 130 mile march to Washington. They intend to appeal to Mr. Hoover to hasten the relief of unemployed ex-soldiers.36 words
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Article255 1931-01-26 11 ARMS REDUCTION. Conference Preparation Urged. [Reuter's Service.] Geneva, Jan. 23. The League Council at a private session decided that the World Disarmament Conference to discuss the draft Convention drawn up by the Preparatory Disarmament Committee will be held at Geneva on February 2nd., 1932, provided the255 words
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Article47 1931-01-26 11 How it is Done m Cuba. [Reuter's Service! Havana, Jan. 24. Already 1.825.000 lbs of cane sugar have been destroyed and fresh fires are still spreading m the plantations m Matanzaz Province. The police are investigating but the suspected incendiarie:- have hitherto not been traced.47 words
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Article100 1931-01-26 11 Attempt to Disturb Funeral of Mohamed Ali. TReuter's Service.] Jerusalem, Jan. 23. A communist plo. to create disturbances during the funeral procession of Maulana Mohammad Ali was discovered last night. Over thirty people were arrested, including both Jews and Arabs. The ceremonies to-day passed off quietly thanks to100 words
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Article43 1931-01-26 11 I Reuters Service.] London, Jan. 24. The Weavers' AmalgamnUon ballot resulted m 44.990 votes m favour of giving powers to the committee to negotiate on the more looms per weaver system and 90.770 against. The proposal was consequently rejected.43 words
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Article127 1931-01-26 11 Unmasked by British Officer's Letter. London, Jan. 15. A letter from the Commanding Officer of a British Regiment m India led to the unmasking of Ronald Henry Paget, who was charged at the Old Bailey with obtaining money by false pretences. The prosecution alleged that Paget127 words
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Article150 1931-01-26 11 Increased British Traffic. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Jan. 23. During last quarter 24,000 pounds of letter air mall were carried from England as compared with 21,000 pounds during the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Carryings to India totalled 9,000 pounds and were again larger than150 words
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417 1931-01-26 11 A FIERCE FIGHT. Menacing Demon 3tration by 300 Chinese. [Prom Our Own Corresponaent I At Tan ?ah 200 to Mfc J^ the labouring classes, assembled last Tuesday evening: at 6.39 and marched m pnxeSou through the streets with banners flyi g r SUUoTbr arrCSted417 words
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Article46 1931-01-26 11 M. Laval to Form New Cabinet. (Hava's Service* Pat is, Jan. 24. M. Doumergue has asked M. Briand to form a Cabinet (consequent on the defeat of M. Steegh Paris. Later. M Briand has refused and M Laval has agreed to form a Cabinet.46 words
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Article239 1931-01-26 11 Rich Italian to be Handed Over to French Authorities. [Reuter's Service.] Turin, Jan. 25. Riccardo Gualino until recently one of the richest men m Italy, pioneer of the artificial silk Industry and possessor of a magnificent art collection has been sentenced to five years banishment to Lipari239 words
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Article86 1931-01-26 11 No Hope For Missing Seaplane. Lisbon, fan. 14. No hope remains for the U.S. seaplane Trad* Wind and Its two occupants, Mrs. Beryl Hart and Lieutenant Maclaren, who met their doom somewhere In the area of a depression along the path from the Bermudas to the Azores86 words
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Advertisement176 1931-01-26 11 W "i. >S-v -a^H B (J) FOR WHITE AND COLOURED LINGERIE You can make the Loveliest Lingerie— White or Colours— I From Dainty Tarantulle. The Fabric itself is so fine, the I Colours so Delightful, that only the Simplest of Trimmings I are needed. And how Tarantulle Wears— and washes176 words
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Article1714 1931-01-26 12 BANKRUPT CHINESE. The Tale of a Grocery Business. At the rer mcd hearing of the remarkable public examination of Lam Khee Meng. alias Lam Kam Seng, proprietor of Chop Thye Tong Tong < pawnbrokers) and Chop Kec Fatt (jewellers), m tht Bankruptcy Court before1,714 words
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Article298 1931-01-26 12 Australia to England m Ten Days. Brisbane. Dec. Z9. I "T feel very fit and well and optimistic as to my chances of beating the record flight from England to Australia by Air Commodore Kingsford Smith.' said Capt. Mattews. on arrival from Sydney yesterday. He believes he298 words
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Article97 1931-01-26 12 Still Causing a Stir m Europe. IWMIIII. .i:ill. 14. Th> film "All Quiet on the W°st?ri Front" continues to provide food for political contro\ersy. So far th? film lias been banned m Germany. Austri.i. Poland and N?v. Zpaland. Soviet Russia, on the contrary, ii arranging for the picture97 words
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Article391 1931-01-26 12 SOLDIER'S DEATH. Slip Into Hong Kong Reservoir. Tragedy ended a cross-country run undertaken by several Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders m Hong Kong last week, when Private John Marshall, aged 19 years, who had been m the Colony only three weeks, was drowned m th^ Kowloon reservoir.391 words
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Article937 1931-01-26 12 English and Scottish League Positions. The following are the League positions including Saturday's results. Many teams wer* fngaged m the Cup. See page 20 DIVISION 1. Goals. P W. L. D F. A. Pts. Sheffield Wed 26 16 5 5 70 41 37 Arsenal 23 15 3 5937 words
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Article766 1931-01-26 12 MATTERS OF CHINESE INTEREST. HIGH SCHOOL. Students Dictate to Committee. I Our Chinese Correspondent.] There is a difference between the committee and the students of the Singapore High School. Bukit Timah Road. Owing to some disturbances .which occurred m the school during last tL'rm, the school committee decided that thj766 words
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Article34 1931-01-26 12 Selling Irish Sweep Tickets. London. Jan. 14. The manager of a Birmingham cinema has been fined £5 for selling tickets m the Irish Free State Hospital Sweepstake on the Grand National.34 words
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Article161 1931-01-26 12 INTER-STATE HOCKEY. Negri Sembilan Trounced m Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Ccrr<> pondent Kuala Lumpur, Jan 24. The inter-State hockey match between Selangor and Negri Sembilan was played this evenIng on the Selangoi Padang and e..ded li. a win for Selangor by 9 goals to nil. Selangor161 words
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Article38 1931-01-26 12 MALACCA CRICKET CLUB DRAW. (From Our Own Correspondent. Malacca. Jan. 24. The Singapore Cricket Club and Malacca drew here 4 4 to-day. Malacca lead at hail tone 2 o. Malacca played better hockey and ought to have won.38 words
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Article566 1931-01-26 12 F.M.S. Defeat Straits Side. S.S Police 8p(s: F.M.S. Police 12pt The annual Ruby football match between thj S.S. Police and the P. MS. Police on the Padniv: on Saturday afternoon resulted m r win for th.> latter by two goals and a try to one goal a: ci566 words
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Article156 1931-01-26 12 Teams for Opening; Trial Match. In the SC.C. trial match to be played at the Singapore Harbour Board Junior Service Club ground. Cantonment Road, c.i Monday. February 2nd. the teams will be: Colours: E. Cherrin^ton: C. Thcrntrn. R. D. Brummitt; D. R. Harper. A. K. R-ade. A Donald:156 words
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Article682 1931-01-26 12 REMARKABLE GOVERNMENT ACTION. LEFT HAM) DRIVR. Traffic Committee's Protest Against Revival. Thg following are minute-, of a < meeting of tin stiaits Settlement Associatirn laid m the t«char| January 13th. Present:— M< U D Muiuh-;. p Honble Mr. F A. Pkdger. Mr c r i burg. Mr. G. Parbury. Mr.682 words
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Article52 1931-01-26 12 Schools and Theatre.; It n< t! Lisbon. M.idnrt In consequence of th« ponton refejnkig In ths tb Mm the theiiiiuel r has >r OoßUojrads) violent Influenza mc m sev ral of the V.'v I Madrid and Li:bo:i. when lei are alniciid and BBora h <.\ theatres and52 words
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Article59 1931-01-26 12 Japanese Approval o1 Plan. Im-akl The JapancM (!o\ nunent 1 the LoOfM of Nations Couiu i! Rl t: approval of tin prOBOMd iiuu.' League uf an IntOTPatIUBOJ wir facilitate the l.c.n:: funct to benefit thr- Povt n and p posed wirtUss acttvittei Japan to the oentn59 words
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Article901 1931-01-26 13 Football Spoilt by the Weather. ißy Air Mail.] fProm Our Own Correspondent.] London, Jan. 6. Scottish sport was not favoured by the weather at the New Year since, on Saturday, j with the grounds frost bound, many of the > rugby clubs were unable to take the field.901 words
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305 1931-01-26 13 UNSATISFACTORY DOG RACING DECISION. Gymnasium Dog Racing Track, Edinburgh,' has been taken over by a Glasgow syndicate.' They have appointed Mr. Rennie, late general manager, White City. Glasgow, to be their manager, and he will conduct the racing on this track m a clean, straightforward) manner, as has been his305 words
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Article687 1931-01-26 13 tßy Air Mail]. [From Our Own Correspondent.] I R. Pulbrook (Harrow) beat^R' A^ethe stonhaugh (Cheltenham) m the final tie !«ie Public Schools Handicap at Queens Cl by three games to two (2|15, 15 10. 9 15, 15 15)6). Both were on the scratch mark The Oxford and Cambridge687 words
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Article121 1931-01-26 13 The following team has been chosen to represent Ireland vs. The Rest on the Padang on Tuesday: Gilmour; Redmond, Minns, King. Adderley Hoops. Scott Johnson. Dearden, LafTan. Gibbons. Kelly. Calha3m. Pratt, A. N. Other. I The following will represent the Rest D. R. Harper; A. P.121 words
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Advertisement494 1931-01-26 13 AWAY FROM I HOME...you 9 1l need a good pen Tzke an Eversharp v 1 Remember to take your Ever- I I sJ ar P Pen and pencil with you f when you travel. I *r=r-^3 You'll find them jS-T-Tn alwa ys ready for I s m fl th easy494 words
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Advertisement500 1931-01-26 13 flinging T* c G«me if- JW your way m^gD Swinrfnr on a slnr?^ /&OZ&WKF Armour Oavis Cup Spira? Jffi'^.M^l^r tennis strin&r 1 30 i <«r pounds of live weight on If ?!^f- X a single string! That's Mt^&^lM evidence »f the amazinj? f/fr^Sm s en h and resilience j IMW500 words
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Advertisement867 1931-01-26 14 Blue Funnel line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. SXFBESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Scnrlee Lltmrpssl an* Glasgow. (Via Gaaaa and Havre). Route sabjeet to aMaratftaa a Masai a-eMsa, WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Dae. flails tSARPEDON For Marseilles, London, Rotterdam867 words
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Advertisement506 1931-01-26 14 EBerman Bucknall Steamship Co^ Ltd. (Inocrporatwl In England). v ELLEBMAN n UNL PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Dae Slwppawi. s.B. CITY OP KHIOS Pek 16 HOMEWARDS. S.S. KAZEMBE Por Havre, London, Rotterdam506 words
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Advertisement433 1931-01-26 14 I». O. British India and Apur Lines (Incorporated In England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N Co UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERN Vf yr LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAI'AN. Due I>w Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage j 19S1. COMORIN 15.10U433 words
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Advertisement683 1931-01-26 15 0. S. K. Line. y^ ftncrM and New York:— (from Kobe) express 1-Yeight Service.J Sanyo Maru Feb vut tie and V.ir.couver:-(from Kobe) t Arabia Maru Feb. 25 UODI crdam. Hamburg (Brnu-m •cd P Atlas Matu Feb. 15 16 Ttlik n Elizabeth. Cape Town, Rio He inftos. Mcntevidco Buenos Aires, I*683 words
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Advertisement493 1931-01-26 15 H TO MARSEILLES. NEW YORK AND BOSTON FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANO via COLOMBO, SUEZ M POST SAID. ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES AND GENOA. M Arrive Leave Leave Arrive m Singapore. Singapore. Penang. New York. f: Pres. Hayes Feb. 2 Feb. 5 Feb. io Feb 17 H Pres. FUlmore Peb. 16 Feb. 19493 words
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Advertisement663 1931-01-26 15 K. P.M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OP BATAVIA] (Incorporated In Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERJJINDB INDIAN OOVERNMEift Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to:— Passage, Freights. Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. RepresenUtlves m the Strait* Settlements (Singapore and Pen»nsi of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU BOOKING663 words
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Article52 1931-01-26 16 Jan. 24. Loudon, Senang, Toba, Van Linschoten, Blinjoe, Togian, Hebe, Palembang, Toboali, Batoe. (Dut); Fairfleld City. (Am); Hong Ho (Chi); Circe, Upis, Hua Tong, Magnet, Larut, Darvel, Centaur, Pong Tong, Petaling. Kheng Seng, Ban Siong Bee, Jerantut, (Brit). Jan. 25.— Katong, Aniung, City of Ouild[fonl, Eurylochus, (Brit); Schouten, Rokan.52 words
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Advertisement610 1931-01-26 16 Burns Philp line. (Incorporated In Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. FfrfiiUr monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the j motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The m. MARELLA Is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins610 words
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Advertisement418 1931-01-26 16 sjl "BELGENLAND"! (27,000 tons). This Luxurious RED STAR LINE Steamer. win leave Singapore at 7 a.m., February i 27th, for NEW YORK via the fallowing ports: Batavia, Padang, Colombo, Bombay, Port Sudan, Suez, Alexandria, Phaleron Bay (Athens), Naples, Monaco (Monte Carlo) and Gibraltar. F'ttculars apply— I AMERICAN EXPRESS CO., INC..418 words
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Advertisement508 1931-01-26 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. l nc (Incorporated In U.S.A GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service^ to Boston, Now ,> r k Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Due s «>«» Mm Nf% M.S. SILVERWILLOW In Port Feb. 1 Mir M.S. SILVERYEW Feb. 3 Feb. 9 For rates and other particulars508 words
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Miscellaneous720 1931-01-26 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. j BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin I and Kuantan (via Oemas and Jeran- I tut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thurs- L day and Friday. 1 am 1 Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m I Kota Tlnggl, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah I and Lower Slam720 words
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Article118 1931-01-26 17 P'T Blue Funnel Sarpedon homeward on Jan. Mr and Mrs W G Birnie. Miss Denise Mr W A Fell Mr S. Manasseh. Mr. Thomson. Mr and Mrs. R. L. Hart. Mr. T W Bodff Mr C G. Fry. Mr. A. M. MurMn B Scott Dalgleish. Miss Scott Mrs118 words
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Article202 1931-01-26 17 i health bulletin of the League of Nations, Bureau, for the week ending January, 17th 2931. as follows: \Jf\.iiidrij l plague ca&e. Rdghddd I plague case and 1 death, Ba**in: l plague death. Bombay. 20 cholera cases and 6 deaths; 2 >rr.aJlpox cases. <<ii<utu: 36 cholera cases and202 words
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Article142 1931-01-26 17 Hong Kheng Saves Crew of Dismasted Junk. has been received by the local tMrtttM from Capt. Hood, of the o the effect that she has taken men from a small dismasted junk at 30- N. and Long. 112 degrees the S. C. Morning Post of January |fi142 words
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Article39 1931-01-26 17 lOv^n, mn t May Purchase China Merchants' Co. Shanghai. Jam. 13. I Government may possibly buy ''•>rps of the China Merchants* r mpany. after the outstanding the Company have been settled I decMon of the People's Conven-39 words
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Article76 1931-01-26 17 Lieut.-Commander Severely Reprimanded. Uleuter's Service] Gib.a».ar, Jan. 23. A court-marual has found i^c. -Commander A. L. Besant. commanding the Pandora, guilty oi having negligently hazarded n.s ship whs.i she collided with the Proteus 8j miles from Gibraltar on Dec. 16. during me voyage ;o Chma. and Le.uenc^d76 words
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Article100 1931-01-26 17 Echo of Brazilian Revolt. (Reuter's Service.] Hamburg. Jan. 24. At the Maritime Court investigating the firing on the steamer Baden during the Brazilian revolt at the end of October the evidence shows that the affair was due to a chapter of misunderstandings. The garrison of the fort100 words
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Article319 1931-01-26 17 Canadian Pacific Liner Due Next Month. With over 400 passengers from Great Britain. Canada and the United States, the Canadian Pacific World Cruise liner. Empress cf Australia, is due here next month on the eighth annual Canadian Pacific cruise round-the-Aorld. This liner left New York on December319 words
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Article182 1931-01-26 17 Matson Co. to Take Over Los Angeles Co. Melbourne. Negotiations for the merger of the Los Angeles Steamship Co. with the Matson Navigation Co. are reported to have been completed. The terms under which the Matson Line will take over the Los Angeles Line have not been disclosed.182 words
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Article138 1931-01-26 17 South China Yard Starts Well. The shipyard of the South China MotorShipbuilding and Repairing Works, Ltd., which was opened a few months ago and all the plant and machinery of which has been purchased from Europe at a very reasonable rate of exchange, is now m full working138 words
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Article243 1931-01-26 17 Two English Yachtswomei Fined m France. Paris, Dec. 22. Miss Susan Ryder, of Twickenham, and Mto Marjory Bagot, of London the two English yachtswomen who were sentenced m their absence at Boulogne last June to one year's imprisonment on a charge of having stolen hotel cutlery at a243 words
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Article418 1931-01-26 17 Proposed Helm Order Changes. Widespread opposition has been aroused by the proposed changes In our traditional helm orders included m the International Merchant Shipping Ccnventicr for safety of life at sea. At present the r.rder •Port!" is given when the ships course is to be altered to starboard,418 words
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Article56 1931-01-26 17 39 Days by O.S.K. Express Freight Service. The O.S.K.s new motorship Hokuroku Maru, which sailed from Hong Kong on December 6th, last for New York via usual ports of call to China and Japan, arrived at New York on January 14th, taking only 39 days. This is56 words
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Advertisement91 1931-01-26 17 ■i i' 1 i^^^B 1 k'^H e€aled ainBt leakage. I il^^B There are no holes m the li gWI idc- no lever to tcii II ';'^M on your clothing and dis !'<!^H charge ink accidentally. I ill|H The Parkcrfilling device Pi^^H B€a l e^ t nt tf «j«*tanm I other91 words
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Advertisement478 1931-01-26 17 «Hr-"-'A p .w.- .-,< -v» A, %^> •■^•s a X |^*xSaH^Bai \m9osw > 4 Mr W was <\ S* Si ®:fe?3l!t. x W \jBt \i 'jß'-i- vs^'"^- s??«^K:^Bk ''"^S!W a^B^B^B^F JBt- "'jflflpp 5' XX*" B^BHBHBBhw i i i? -^BmSp N"" ■:<■: •'■ft L vm jth.-LT.T.T.- bV^^Bl'''-'''''''' '"^eS&^ -'-^j^B^B^BX: -y^' wo478 words
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Article1047 1931-01-26 18 WHAT WILL HAPPEN? Man Whose Death Would Imperial The Throne. Madrid, Dec. 18. What Is going to happen to Spain? asks H. J. Greenwall, Daily Express Special coir?spondsnt. It is a country which is always spoken of as a country 'cf "to-morrow," bat. k1,047 words
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Article356 1931-01-26 18 "Alice's" Playmate a True Prophet. Something must be done about the untendeci ■grave at Guildford of Lewis Carroll. "Forty years hence." said a woman fritnri one Christmas at Oxford, "the world may have forgotten the author jf 'Alice m Wonderland.' but they can never forget his book."356 words
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Advertisement130 1931-01-26 18 TIME! I The essence of all business i and the governing feature of I f our pleasure. Keep an accurate I check upon it by installing one of i our new line of DASHBOARD 1 1 CLOCKS m your car. 1 Borneo Motors LtcL I I Singapore, Penang, Ipoh, Kuala130 words
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Advertisement718 1931-01-26 18 BANKING. I 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 OP DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq.. J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelf ord, Esq.. Sir Thomas Catto, Bart.718 words
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Advertisement161 1931-01-26 18 INSURANCE. THE sZ^ SOUTH (HI BRITISH \j^' 7 INSURANCE COMPANY. IlM||,,, FIRE, MARINE, TRANSIT AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTKh T LOWEST CI'RRENT R |>; s L. C. MARGOLIOUTH. V Office. 2. Finlayson Ol PERSONAL ACCIDENTS. FATAL ACCIDENTS are everyday HAVE you made provision for of your dependents should overtake you161 words
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Article1309 1931-01-26 19 CONDITIONS IN SUMATRA. a .1 Tapping and Unlimited Supplies of Trees. vnm is a translation of an articl. i the Dutch newspaper, De Deli on Sumatra's cast coast, entitled Tra- -.niuyh Native Rubber: Rubber. You inu^t see this for yoiirheard about it for years and1,309 words
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Article315 1931-01-26 19 Lnduly Depressed Shares. IB- A.: atalL] London. Jan. 6. The inrivmtr >-.i market unfortunately cannot i of rmny v. showing either ippmclatSon or betterment of outlook during the la~,t f:v.- month-;. :-y the wn-ncia! News. For this reason it ha: b oorae highly i-c--tiv\ m which cold tuita at315 words
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Article434 1931-01-26 19 To- Day's Price Changes. EXCHANGE RATES. January 24. SELLING. London. 4 months' sight 2,3 7'B London. 3 months' sight 2|3 27|32 London. 60 days' sight 2|3 25J32 London 30 days' sight 2j3 3 4 London, demand 213 23 32 London. T. T. 23 ills Lyons and Paris, demand 1430 Hamburg,434 words
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Article910 1931-01-26 19 SATURDAY, JAN. 24TH. CLOSING QUOTATIONS. Muyers s*uers. Asam Kumbang (£> 20s 22s 6d Ayer Hitams Tin (ss> Us 6d 12s 4^.d cd Bangrin Tin (£> l 2s 9d 13s 9d Batang Fadang ($1) 10 15 Batu Caves ($1) 50 55 Buklt Arang ($1) 35 Burmah Malay i£)910 words
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Article587 1931-01-26 19 Lord D'Abernon on Gold Standard. The following are extracts from surveys of he industrial outlook for 1931. issued for pubhcation by representative men m finance and trade and trade union leaders m Britain Lord DAbernon.-The economic crisis which to-day oppresses the business world is the stupidest and most587 words
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68 1931-01-26 19 January 24th., 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 12 12 Standard RS.S. on Tender Feb. 13 13', March 13 13 L Feb.-March 13 U 13 s Apr- June 13 T x 14 s July-Sipt. 14 U 1%% Tone of Market:68 words
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Article219 1931-01-26 19 PLANTERS' PLEA. European-Asiatic Delegation to Approach Governor. »From Our Own Correspondent > a i Malacca, Jan. 21 membership is assured. g Mr Lch Kirn Swi and Mr. Ho En- WaH "ely Th r SideiU Bnd «"i-AJ2 The Oh t Ken 8 *>k and Co. are219 words
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Article105 1931-01-26 19 LYALL AND EVATT'S DAILY REPORT. SiiVapore. Jan. 24. There is a slightly firmer tin markei to-day and rather better buyers of a few of the speculative tin shares. However, business is negligible and transactions few. Tin Shares.— Kinta Dredges are best supported of the "popular four" at $1.06 buyers. Kuchais105 words
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Article80 1931-01-26 19 [British Radio— Officir.l Service Rugby. Jan. 23. Foreign exchanges ar-: Amsterdam 12.06^. Athens 375. Bombay is. 5\,d., Berlin 20 42. Brussels 34.82>,. Buchar-st 817. Rio 4',. Buenos Aires 34 3-16. Copenhagen 18.16. Geneva 25.08!,. Helsingfors 192 Hong Korij; 11 \d Lisbon 108.25. Madrid 46.75. Milan 92 72. Monte Video80 words
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Article90 1931-01-26 19 Decision of Five Companies. IBy Air Mail. l/«> i ul. mi T.m. 6 For the year 1931 the fQwton of Urn uikUt- noted rubber companies have decided to adopt a tapping policy by which the potential output will be reduced by apprcximaU'ly Consoliuatrd Malay. 330.000 lb RubbiT90 words
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Article105 1931-01-26 19 Nearly Sixpence Per Pound m 1930. IBy Air Mail.l London, fan. Aithoubh the quotation for rubbar dm o 3 9 16 at th, end of SrpLemb.r and Inched the year at 4 3 16d j),r pound the Man* prtc for the whole of 1930 worked out at105 words
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Article45 1931-01-26 19 Mr. George Charles Butte. the |HlH| «■!>« ed vice-governor of the Philippine islands sailed for Manila from San Francisco aboard the Dollar line steamship President Jefferson, on Jin. 16. Vice-Governur Butte, a former at-torney-general of Porto Rico, will hi accompanied by Mrs. Batte and their daughter45 words
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Advertisement72 1931-01-26 19 ASSETS EXCEED m.000.00* ASSURANCE IN TORCE OVER $*****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 Companies72 words
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Advertisement58 1931-01-26 19 IN A.D. 172a {two hundred and ten yean ago.) There were no Railways m tt no Omnibuses m no Stage Coaches Steamships were, unknown. War vessels were built of hearts of oak. BUT~The Royal Exchange Assurance was founded m that year and proved to be one of the greatest aids58 words
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975 1931-01-26 20 ARSENAL OUT. The Wednesday Dismissed by Barns ley. The holders of the English Cup were dismissed from this year's competition on Saturday and with them went the League champions and one or two others who doubtless expected to be among the Clubs lining up975 words
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Article499 1931-01-26 20 RUGBY DEFEAT. Two Penalty Goals Give 1 Scotland Victory, ißeuter's Sewice.j London, Jan. 24. Scotland 6pts; France 4pts. The Frenchmen's typical Impetuosity, which resulted m a stream of penalties for Scotland (and incidentally as a result cost them the game) spoilt the match. They were penalised five499 words
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Article448 1931-01-26 20 AMATEUR, RACE. Penang Polo and Turf Clubs' Meeting. (Prom Oui Own Correspondents Penang, Jan. 25. I The amateur race meeting held by the Penang Polo Club In conjunction with ih2 Penang Turf Club was most successful. Rao? 3 for polo pony griffins (about two furlongs, match weights)448 words
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Article576 1931-01-26 20 END-OF-SEASON RUGBY. All Scoring m Last 20 Minutes. [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, Jan. 25. Norvh 13 pis. South 8 pts. Ncrth beat the South by two goals and a penalty goal (13 points) to one goal and one try (8 points). There was only one576 words
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Article175 1931-01-26 20 No New Caps m the Welsh Fifteen. The Welsh Rugby XV which came near to inflicting defeat on England at Twickenham on Jan. 17 was as follows: J. A. Bassett <Penarth>; J. C. Morley (Newport*. E. C. Davey (Swansea*. T. E. JonesDavies (London Welsh), R. Boon175 words
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Article157 1931-01-26 20 Unknown American Gives Nearly Half MiUion. Washington. Mr. Avery Brundage, President of the Amateur Athletic Union, has announced that a £400,000 endowment has been made by an anonymous donor to enable the A.A.U. to adopt a broader programme In its efforts to build up youth m America.157 words
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Article280 1931-01-26 20 Attractive Innings Against 1 Hyderabad. i i Sutcliffe played a very attractive innings for the Maharajah Kumar of Vizianagrams XI j against Hyderabad m the semi-final of the j Moin-ud-Doulah tournament at Secunderabad on Jan. 12. contributing 165 to a total of 329. I, Hyderabad were dismissed280 words
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Article111 1931-01-26 20 Von Elm and Forrester m a Tie. sLot Angeles, Jan. 19. George Von Elm, self-styled "business golfer," and Jack Forrester, Hackensack, N.J., professional, tied for first place m the opening round of the Los Angeles $10,000 open tournament to-day. Each scored 68, two under par. Von ?71m111 words
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Article231 1931-01-26 20 Miner Wins Powderhall Handicap. [By Air Mail.] fFrom Our .Own Correspondent.] London, Jan. 6. T. Tait. a twenty-eight year old miner of Prestonpans. near Edinburgh, won the 130 yards handicap at the Powderhall Grounds. Edinburgh, this week, thus securing the chief professional running priz? of the year. Tait231 words
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Article160 1931-01-26 20 Sato Placed Head of Singles. Due to the lack of official records of their achievements last year, Harada, Sayo (Hyotaro), Abe, Ota and Aoki are excluded from the Japanese national tennis rankings for 1931, which have just been announced by the All-Japan Tennis Association, and the placements160 words
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Advertisement176 1931-01-26 20 I "MOUTRIE" I PIANOS J NOW AT I REDUCED PRICES We are now m a position to offer our piano* i at reduced prices, but it may be only possible i to do so for a short period, therefore make your i I purchase now. Prices from $570 less 15176 words
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