The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 29 January 1931
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Title Section19 1931-01-29 1 The Singapore Free Press SO. i:»21B ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S5. THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article497 1931-01-29 1 Dismissing a case against a European named Little arising from a collision m Beach Road with a car driven by a police officer the Magistrate yesterday described the prosecution as one which should not have been brought Page 10. It was revealed at the Assizes yesterday that497 words
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Article1077 1931-01-29 1 "A hard old hen," said Mr. Caugherty sadly, "a hard old hen." The sound of a banging door, yet lingering m the air, and of Mrs. Muldoon's retreating footsteps on the stairs sufflcently indicated *he subject of Mr. Caugherty's reflection. He felt convinced that she had1,077 words
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Advertisement247 1931-01-29 1 /WING LOONG. 'v I fOR HIGH TAILORING. gtvlei cut Finish Guaranteed 32, HIGH STREET. I^FFLES HOTTEL I TO-NIGHT DINNER DANCE. I MOM A LITTER'S CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA I i" Ibrill'room I SPECIAL DISH TO-NIGHT ROAST FILLET OP BEEP A LA i STRASBURGEOISE J GREEN PEAB. CROQUETTE POTATOKB TO-MORROW. j TEA DANCE247 words
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Advertisement163 1931-01-29 1 I EUROPE mHOTEL i "Renowned by Recommendation" DANCING: After Dinner every TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY. MUSIC: On the VERANDAH every SATURDAY from 12 noon to 1.30 p.m. and every TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY from 7.30 to 8.30 p.m. CM 111 TBE EUROPE HOTEL, LTD., Telephone 5341 (8 lines). Artluir R163 words
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Advertisement12 1931-01-29 1 WING LOONG. THE RECOGNISED BOUSE FOR EUROPEAN TROPICAL SUITS, 32, HIGH STREET.12 words
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Article458 1931-01-29 2 List of Latest Additions. The ..i-.derr.Jt-d Ml IHIWI bo revdy f<r IBM Satiud:'y. M 9 am Aber.i »mb:e (Uwcfllei) The Prems of Lascelles Abevcrombv 1930. MtoM (MM X I A ■SMUtiiHtit on Amenra. Bianu«» mawniT L^B* Hun*. btagnptqr. 1 rtisiiiiMl (Ch.re. Cicen Fields of England. 1930. niMB Oook«458 words
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Article125 1931-01-29 2 MACPHAIL CO. DAILY REPORT. Singapore, Jan. 28. Tin, Steady. Pangnga Rivers 3s 4s, Rahmans 6» 70, Taipings 35 40, Kintas 1.03 1.08. Hitim Tins 21 28, Talam Mines 57 i 62.., Pungahs 14s 15s, Malay Consols 19 21, Paroi Tin Par., KuehaLs 79 83. Johans 26 29. Idris 7s 6d125 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement388 1931-01-29 2 HAVE THAT PARTY AT J THE CAPITOL 1 RESTAURANT j i The Cosiest and Most J Exclusive Restaurant m Town i Excellent Food, Quick Service J MODERATE PRICES i Try Our Six Course Luncheon At $1-25. 1 For Reservation Ring 4906 J PAVILION 6.15 9.15 STARTING WEDNESDAY FOR j TWO388 words
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Advertisement97 1931-01-29 2 Victoria Theatre I Sound Equipment 1 Now Being Installed. I Including AH the Latest Improvements j§ Opening Attraction To be Announce J [I SHORTLY. j I Anot/ier Triumph I I f 3 OOQOQOO O I^_ 11 -^^^L W Q I Again To-Night EDGAR WALLACE'S A/1 Ta/Aing Problem Play FEATURING. BASIL97 words
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Advertisement142 1931-01-29 2 16.15! TO-NIGHT j9.is I We follow the great star* O f I recent programmes with the I beautiful soprano of I "THE LOVE PARADE" I JEANNETTE MACDONALDJ I AS A GORGEOUS PRIMA I DONNA WITH THE I GRANDEST OF GRAND I OPERA TEMPERAMENTS fi IN OH, FOR A MAN I142 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous133 1931-01-29 2 THE WEEK. Tkmnom* 9th ■gfa V.-:.: f-.. V.J ft.. 19-04. 6.5 ft. Friday, 20th. Hv«b Wat*r, QtJt^ M 21.05. 6.9 ft. Mui'JriprJ CUlUlllSlfcin i!l5. Toulbai] Int< -r-Comrnerrial Cup. ibwflslA'l vs. WeilWt. Stadimn; MPH. vs. BOOOnQTi Y.MCA. Singapore Turf Club meeting, Chamber of Commerce 5.15 p m. ftaUrday. 31st. Hifh Water,133 words
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Article1413 1931-01-29 3 £100,000 SETTLEMENT. Relative of Tobacco King. Dublin, Dee. 23. The Chancery Courts of Northern Ireland. Belfast— before Mr. Justice Wilson— were occupied several days last week, up to Friday, hearing the case of Willis vs. Michaels, and others, m which a deed of settlement of £101,5001,413 words
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Article455 1931-01-29 3 Every Door is Slammed m His Face, Says Counsel. Thes case of the criminal who repents and i the chance he has m life two opposing I Views at the Old Bailey. Before Judge Gregory was Robert Dunn, aged 34, a burglar of many convictions, who455 words
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Article145 1931-01-29 3 Mr. J. A. Craig. Agricultural Field Officer, S.S., has been seconded for service under the Government of Kelantan. According to the Krungdeb Daily Mall people are now flocking to a commune In the Bang Moon Nak district m changvad Bichitr to euro themselves of various diseases. From the rally. <y145 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement329 1931-01-29 3 SINGAPORE pitass opiNtofm. 1017^1730 I iMI little hot* is a valuable addition to the histories I m circulntion. There is a foieword by Dr Gilbert E. I k«.of Bar«w«k.... rw th wi j^, j^ j,,^ M Ah- tells lha story well and with an enthusia.-n I I to i give329 words
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Advertisement189 1931-01-29 3 London. Dect> 26. 1930. I MARINE ENGINES An Important Order, f I THE BRITISH ADMIRALTY HAS PLACED AN f I IMPORTANT ORDER FOR EIGHT FAST 35 f I FOOT MOTOR BOATS— SIX CYLINDER 100 H. P. I I "BROOKE" ENGINES ARE TO BE INSTALLED. I X 1 IP^f^- "BROOKE** are189 words
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Article, Illustration30 1931-01-29 4 Crowds outside the Paris nursing home where Marshal JofTre was lying critically ill, awaiting news of the great French soldier's gallant fight against death.30 words
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Article, Illustration22 1931-01-29 4 M. Louis Barthou. General Joffre's close friend, leaving the nursing home after a visit to the sick room.22 words
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Article, Illustration52 1931-01-29 4 LORD MELCHETT'S FUNERAL The scene outside the family vault at St. Pancras Oen East Finchley, when the funeral of Lord MrlrhcU I place. Hundreds of wreaths were heaped on the ground Taking the first jump m the Twickenham Hurdle Race at Kempton Park. Golden Cloud (No. 8». who finished second,52 words
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Article, Illustration96 1931-01-29 4 General Daves, the American Ambassador m London, (left) leaving the nursing home m Paris. Women flocked to the Wen End and Kensington High Street m mail week m search of bargains when the winter sales began. A typical scene m a big store. Chelsea96 words
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Article, Illustration34 1931-01-29 4 BUDDING UNDRUMS W. P. Desbottes (Brighton) and W. H. Dennis (Nottingham), stringing for break at Burroughs and Watts. London, m the Boys' Billiards Championships. The Brighton boy (left) was the winner.34 words
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Article, Illustration58 1931-01-29 4 H afte n r^heSa^ B m^ "T 8t NeCt n Hal1 near Swaffham. where th, West Norfolk Hunt M■* J the ball meet m mail week. The Duke of Gloucester attended the hunt ball m place of the Priiuv previous night at King's Lynn. 458 words
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Article, Illustration22 1931-01-29 4 Soldiers of the Royal Corps of Signals at field practice with a portable wireless set which is carried on horseback.22 words
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Article, Illustration12 1931-01-29 4 WITH THEIR KNIGHTS. Young players m the girls* chess championship m London.12 words
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Article1008 1931-01-29 5 A Wanderer from the Far North. The little auk is quite a pigmy when com-] pared with its congeners the familiar guillemot, razorbill, and puffin, says Prof. C. J. Patten In Manchester Guardian. Formerly the treat auk, giant of the group, was abundant m certain temperate regions1,008 words
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Article82 1931-01-29 5 In connection with the item: '.Balance of Colony's Share of the Railway Deviation from Bukit Timah to Tanjong Pagar $2,288,320" it Is stated m the Finance Committee report: It was agreed by a resolution of the Legislative Council on July 3rd, 1929. that i.he Colony of the Straits Settlements should82 words
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Article1129 1931-01-29 5 The Approach to Shakespeare. I Dr. J. W. Mackail has published. ith some revision," his course of lectures Riven at University College, London, on the Lord NorthcUfle foundation. The title of the book is "The Approach to Shakespeare," and it is published by the Oxford University Press.1,129 words
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Article43 1931-01-29 5 Mr. St. Alban Smith, of Singapore, one of the most generous donors to the London Zoo, has sent a consignment Including some beautiful snakes and monitor lizards, a rare little phalanger— one of the small marsupials of Asia —and a pretty blue-streaked lory.43 words
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Advertisement293 1931-01-29 5 v i 1 b^bW < wltT 1 *h sjt ji bLV^aVSTflLiir tvn 34 ~3^H r fTJl>^r\ {^■^BT^kJbT v J *JeMio»^.' J f j if* f a '/w j si Hn ik iM\^^S\. f^B^B^rev^B^a9Bß^a3B^B^B^Br^*^a«^^B^B^H f/i >' M *M Jr g*fn Ah, my Beloved, drink the "SMASH" that clears To-day of past293 words
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Advertisement169 1931-01-29 5 I BATTERY CHARGING 1 I LOWEST RATES I g 6 VOLT 12 VOLT 1 I Initial Charge $34)0 $44)0 1 S (INCLUDING ACID) S I Recharge $2-00 $2-50 I I Malayan Motors, Limited. I I 14-23 Orchard Rd. 6-8 Penang Rd. I I Singapore. i T¥7HEN the crisis of «n169 words
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Article1424 1931-01-29 6 RELENTLESS CHASE. Men Who Robbed Him Jailed. For eight years Mr. Arthur Cutten. millionaire grain operator of Chicago, tracked tc down, mercilessly, the nine bandits who im- s < prisoned him and his wife and others m a qi vault, and robbed them. He gave the1,424 words
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Article687 1931-01-29 6 Practice Detrimental to Architects. T!> Journal of the Architects' Society returns to the question of Government tender variation m iia January issue: A propos of our recent "Comment on the subject of tender variaticns a.nd the necessity of supplying detailed bilh. of quantities when issuing invitations to tender,687 words
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Advertisement239 1931-01-29 6 ROY AL DUTCH HMHAH AHtWAYS. I FLY TO JAVA!!! 3 f COOL QUICK X- and COMFORTABLE 1* < JM Apply to: Nederland Royal Mail Line, m Rotterdam Lloyd KJP.M. M; Thos. Cook Sc Son American Express Co. i I P g^^^^^^^^^^-^^^^^^ y s r *«dom from bite and parch, R239 words
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Advertisement286 1931-01-29 6 jy^HrmQQ Wrist and POCKET WATCREg accurate and elegant. the Movado :f3TTII6 VO automatic winder m stock. RENE ULLMANN Agents: Capitol Building Singapore Ask for Catalogues NEW SHIPMENT i OP INDIAN CHINESE PERSIAN RUGS CARPETS JUST UNPACKED AT WASSIAMULUS 56 &57 High Street aaniaranuaaHiaaaaaiaii^^ For a clear ivfl^ff Complexionj^^^^^ WjK^r Being286 words
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Article1557 1931-01-29 7 A FOGGY CHRISTMAS. Another "London Particular." !Prom Our Own Correspondent.] London, Dec. 24. Christmas this year has been chiefly remarkable for the amazingly thick and enduring fogs which we have had to endure m London. Throughout the whole week leading up to Christmas Eve there has been1,557 words
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Article564 1931-01-29 7 ANTI- "RED" WAR IN CHINA. GOVERNMENT DEFEAT. 50,000 Communists at Large m Kiangsi. Nankin*, Jan. 14. Indignant over the inability of the Nationalist divisions m southern Kiangsi to push the anti-Communist expedition to an early success. President Chiang Kai-shek has issued an order stating that all Nationalist divisions engaged m564 words
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Advertisement386 1931-01-29 7 THIN FELLOW— ITS A SHAME P Yet There's an Easy Remedy. u »n old talc. A well-built, robu&t sort lc 9 w suddenly begins to Track up'— loses w each week, always settm tired and de*Ssod, bi-Rins to look weedy.* He's made Urt'cosawon mistake of forgetting Nature's law !J a386 words
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Advertisement109 1931-01-29 7 I 111 < I < CIGARETTES J Thi« lit infiiiMM i» i»»ued b/ the British American Tobacco Ca.ttir».itJLid (fncorooratttd m fnjiUnd) A certain local lady made a discovery. SHE DISCOVERED that a small tin of iced /tMlggfrT^^.^^^j^j^ Nestles Natural Milk poured into a half-pint tumbler, with a similar quantity of109 words
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1881 1931-01-29 8 TOTTERING THRONES. King Alfonso's Five Escapes. Once more King Alfonso ot Spain is finding his throne m peril. By this time he should be used to the experience. There have been various efforts to dethrone him; and five times assassins »iave tned to kill1,881 words
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Article130 1931-01-29 8 Ottawa's Farewell to Lord Willingdon. Ottawa. Jan. 15. Lord and Lady Willingdon were accorded a Ifarewell at the Capitol yesterday. They drove In an open sleigh to the station, where they were cheered by a large crowd. Mr. Bennett, the Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers and other dignitaries130 words
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Article61 1931-01-29 8 Another Kinchinjanga Expedition. Berlin, Jan. 19. Herr Paul Bauer, a well known Bavarian Alpinist, is preparing a second expedition to I Klnchinjanga. He proposes to discard tents and live m ice caverns so as to get acclimatised, the idea being that oxygen apparatus will not then be61 words
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Advertisement505 1931-01-29 8 The 'AUenburys* Foods are particularly suited to the feeding of babies m hot climate*. They are germ free, and being simply and easily prepared by the addition of boiling water, their use gives complete independence of doubtful milk supply, and is an absolute guarantee against infantile diarrhoea and cholera. Fresh505 words
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Advertisement354 1931-01-29 8 Mappin Watches I—^^ fc **'i| i>t Watches ar? fitted w tb —fU** -f If) j S' high-grade fully jewel leiU^ver |Vj i.'^vJ ECBa movements, and carry Mappm St I SKr^ I Webb's guarantee of Reliability ;S 0 s <3f> t^* B llluMtrated Catalogue* u-xil »«nt direct from the Cons^ant't tct.354 words
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Advertisement410 1931-01-29 9 I BUSINESS CARDS. ijTYSSAGIf '.M»l UK 111 ISS FUMIKO 22 Dhobj Ghmot. IVJARBLE FLOORING TILES. tftfGAPOU CASKET CO. Site 1 3, Penhas Road, off I J vender Street Phone 6015. MASSAGE HALL 7 MRS HARU AND MISS HANA 60, Waterloo Street TELEPHONE 7467. DON T WEAR A TRUSS I I410 words
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Advertisement597 1931-01-29 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE Ls hereby given thut tenders arc 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 two Steam Boilers, Steel chimney and auxiliary plant for Kallang Gas Works. Date597 words
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Advertisement438 1931-01-29 9 NOTICES. NOTICE. royaiTengush SCHOOL. (Established 1924). NOTICE IS HEREBY given that all disputes which have arisen m connection with the above School have now been settled. The School will continue as heretofore at No. 13 OLDHAM LANE, Singapore. NOTICE OF WINDING-UP ORDER. Name of Company THE PULAU BLXANG RIBBEK AND438 words
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Advertisement669 1931-01-29 9 AUCTION SALES. AUCTION SALE Of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE ENGLISH PORCELAIN DINNER AND DESSERT SERVICES. TABLE GLASSWARE BRASS AND PORCELAIN CURIOS ETC ALSO A CHOICE COLLECTION OF WELLGROWN PLANTS. Thr Property of Dr. A. L. Hoops leaving the Colony To be held at No. 10 Goodwood Hill (off Stevens Road). On669 words
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Advertisement284 1931-01-29 9 THE EMPIRE'S BEST TINNED BUTTER (5) <J r v rg j j. v 59 mmf QU^n^TTTT^lfc n *S^ iimAli ivf ~i_^^^^^^^^^^^fc^^^M^Bß j^ -j< mi w\f H 9 Mm ..l.'.'l.J^""^"' i1 32\l I Sole Importers:Sinjipore Cold Storage Co., Ltd IRUPPS UGNT RAILWAYS SOLE AGENTS: African Eastern (Malaya) Ltd. Singapore Penang fl284 words
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Article105 1931-01-29 10 BIRTH. PROUI— At the Maternity Hospital. Penang on January 26th. to Alice Olga, wife of Mr. S. Y. Prcul. a daughter. DEATH. LOW— MADAM LOW TAY NEO, aged 88, wife of the late Yeo Hock Chuan. beloved mother of Mr. Yeo Loke Sam and the late Yeo Loke105 words
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715 1931-01-29 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. a> THURSDAY, JANUARY 29. 1931. CHINESE IN THE SCHOOLS. Whilst the questions asked by the Hon. Mr. Lim Cheng Ean m Legislative Council on Monday on educational and the remarks he made with reference to the answers, may reasonably appear to reflect a feeling that equality of715 words
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Article283 1931-01-29 10 Mr. K. G A. Dohoo. M.C.S., has been appointed District Officer. Jasin, Police Magistrate and Collector of Land Revenue. Malacca. Mr. A. V. Onn bin Jaafar will address the weekly tiffin meeting of Singapore Rotarians to-morrow at Raffles Hotel on Present Day Malays Miss V. P. Gee, who was to283 words
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Article385 1931-01-29 10 MOTORIST ACQUITTED. Case Which Should Not Have Been Brought. A collision between two motor cars m the vicinity of the locality which is commonly known as the "satai club" on the early morning of December 25, was the subject of a charge igaiv-st a European named385 words
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Article249 1931-01-29 10 Oh, For a Man at the Alhambra. Oh. For a Man. the Fox attraction which opened at the Alhambra last night and was well received, concerns the diverting infatuation of a young prima donna for a burglar, their mr.rriag?. separation and reconciliation. This vhin and artificial plot has249 words
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Article213 1931-01-29 10 A Problem Play at the Capitol. Should a Doctor Tell? the British Lion production now showing at the Capitol, must rank among the outstanding examples of flrct rate British productions. Basil Gill, the Doctor, is supported by an excellent British company. The story itself is a213 words
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Article72 1931-01-29 10 In the previous acknowledgement the total should read $2,781.90 and not $2,*****. The Committee beg to acknowledge with many thanks the receipt of the following subscriptions: Previously acknowledged 2.781.90 Per Dr. K. Ranghunathan Tamil Labour Office 50.00 Per Mr. Lim Kee Cheok Anonymous 100.00 Mr. Lee Kirn72 words
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Article757 1931-01-29 10 ACCUSEDS CONFESSION Assizes Sequel to Neil Rn a< Attack. ad Details of a *lot to murder Mr Lo» Chye. manager of the Tiger Balm Medical v m Neil Road, were disclosed at the a yesterday before Mr. Justice Whitley W he ference was made to757 words
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Article54 1931-01-29 10 Chinese Sentenced to Death on Murder Charge. Lee Cheng Hin. the ObtaKM scabbed a fellow countryman narn.ti C Kirn on December 3rd. near Elpm Bn< ing a dispute between the BOOM over a certain delivery of bran, f of murder at the Assize > below W J^54 words
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Article73 1931-01-29 10 FRASER NEAVE DIRECTORY. The Buku Merah makes its bow year and is first m the field of dimt,r |ly. Fiftyone years have pa?' <' sinft> Issue and the directory continue provements and additions. I calculated to make it a yet m office or home. This ft ations bringing titles Into73 words
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Article30 1931-01-29 10 The funeral of Urn to* P* tor E. J. EIW. F.MS P Kuala LipLs cvmetery ai kU f day. m the presence <>'• lar European friends frum BmMN Kuolu Lipls MM30 words
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Advertisement198 1931-01-29 10 John Harvey Sons Ltd., Bristol. The CONNOISSEUR'S Delight. Sole Agents CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companiet' Ordinances of Hong Kong). m Shanghai) 90 Robinson Road Telephone 6228 BY SPECIAL KiT "*A H.M. THE KING APPOINTMENT TO F SIAM NEWEST ORIGINATIONS IN JEWELLERY OF EVERY I DESCRIPTION. I INEXPENSIVE198 words
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Advertisement64 1931-01-29 10 I I t A JUDGE SAYS too many wives cry for the luxuries they want. Yes, and too many husbands have to cheque those tears! Luxuries should all be protected by "GAFLAC" BURGLARY POLICIES. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480. JRB. WINTER! t TAILOR,64 words
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Article119 1931-01-29 11 Certain Officers Placed on Half Pay. FRE E PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.) London, Jan. 28. T*!, Admiralty, following the Inquiry into Luna incident, has expressed serious disJftsure over the matter. The y have substituted detention for hard labour vi all cases where it has been Imposed d all penalties119 words
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Article93 1931-01-29 11 Holland to Hanjjkok m Eight Days. F^EE VBMM SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. Bangkok. Jan. 28. id f'>r the carriage of air mails] to the East seems likely to be j I the U'ltch m.nl plane which is DOB Muang feO-tMROV with January 20 from London and n Holland.93 words
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Article48 1931-01-29 11 Expected at Mother's Bedside* To-day. British R.idiii Official Service.] Rugby. Jan. 28. Spam daughter of Princess ■Hifferine from acute bron- 1 d upon her disablement fractured foream. is expected i tomorrow. I I was reported this morning to' comfortable night, her general condition hsfafl uncharged.48 words
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Article47 1931-01-29 11 IViruv of Wales and Prince George at Bermuda. -Official Service.] Rugi>y, Jan. 28. Orope^a. aboard which the Prince and Prince George are travelling to ioa. was due to arrive at Bermuda c BOntaf(Reuter's Service.] Bermuda. Jan. 28. I Wales and Prince George have amvtd here.47 words
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Article47 1931-01-29 11 Health of Governor of United Provinces. -OiEcia] Service.] I: Jan. 28. Governor of the United from India m October capacity at the Round I Conference, has been compelled on po 'pone his departure for i under examination m a cia\s. and will undergo not.47 words
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Article46 1931-01-29 11 1 nhurt When Plane "Nosed Over.*' di' —Official Sc-rvic-.] Rugby, Jan. 28. Bruce, »hose vife is flying "ica on the last stage vf her flight world, received the following cable at Baltimore. "Nosed over taking a Mil Mi will ropair here. Not hurt."46 words
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Article29 1931-01-29 11 Sir Otto Beit Leaves Estate Of £3,784,000. PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Jan. 28. 1 R' it left estate of £3,784,000. He d £290.000 to charity.29 words
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Article81 1931-01-29 11 Prominent foreign Operators Arrested. Paris, Jan. 21. 1 Prominent "Bear 11 operaitors on the U* Ru.mui Falk»nb?rg and the Italian 1 h»* bMB arrested and recoml <1 !>ort'tion on a charge that their detrimental to French giltBeurlUn. It is believed the action Is n\ > a Uriv81 words
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Article167 1931-01-29 11 LADY HOUSTON'S OFFER. Discussions Between the Air Ministry and Admiralty. (British Radio Official Service.] Rucby. Jan. 28. The Prime Minister told a deputation of j Members of Parliament last night that he was [willing to reconsider the Governments decision not to take official part m the Sr*meider167 words
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Article157 1931-01-29 11 Mr. Mac Donald's Statement Awaited With Interest. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby. Jan. 28. The Prime Minister's statement on the unemployment problem next week is awaited with exceptional interest m view of rumours that the Government will accept the Liberal Party's resolution calling for the raising of a' great157 words
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Article94 1931-01-29 11 Revived Hopes of Early Settlement. [British Radio Official Service.] Rujrby. Jan. 28. The Prime Minister having broken the deadlock m the Lancashire cotton dispute by inviting the representatives of employers* and operatives" organisations to meet him m London to-morrow, hope of an early settlement are revived. It is94 words
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Article98 1931-01-29 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND! RUBBER PRICES. TFREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT.] London, Jan. 28, 5.15 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows j Spot £114 15 16 (down £3 4 For-' ward £116 5 16 (down V/ a The market is steady.98 words
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Article217 1931-01-29 11 Threatening French Public Services. Paris, Jan. 20. The influenza epidemic is spreading steadily and threatening to paralyse the public services. The inroads made by the epidemic m the postal personnel m Southern France has necessitated calling m troops, who are maintaining a sporadic service. In the217 words
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Article143 1931-01-29 11 TIVOLI CINEMA FIRE. FILMS BURNED. Prompt Work by the Brigade. An outbreak of lire m the projecting room lof the Tivoll cinema shortly after 10 o'clock last night was quidkly suppressed and the performance closed, the audience leaving the hall without any sign of panic. No reason has yet been143 words
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Article211 1931-01-29 11 Death of Airman Who Saved Nobile. [Reuter's Service.] Stockholm, Jan. 28. The Swedish airman. Captain Lundborg crashed m his aeroplane and succumbed to his injuries. Capt. Lundborg won fame by rescuing General Nobile after the accident to the airship Italia on her North Pole expedition m 1928.211 words
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Article111 1931-01-29 11 Arrival of Body m I<ondon. I British Radio Official Service] Ruffby. Jan. 28. The body of Madame Anna Pavlova arrived m London this morning from Gravesend and was taken to the Russian Orthodox Church for lying m state until to-morrow A message from The Hague on January 22111 words
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Article143 1931-01-29 11 Bavarian Police Party Buried. Munich, Jan. 21. Eleven Bavarian policemen on tkis were surprised by an avalanche on Bonediktenwand In the Barwendel mountain nnge. Some •150 rescuers were working ail night trying to extricate them, and have so far brought one dead body out. The rescue work carried143 words
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Article228 1931-01-29 11 Trial of a Modern Cagliostro. Munich, Jan. 21. Contracts under which General Ludendorff secured the predominant rights to a secret formula for transmuting lead into gold, playeti a ftarge role m the trial of a modern Cagliostro, the plumber, Franz Tausend, whose evidence concluded on Wednesday the228 words
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Article183 1931-01-29 11 TRADES DISPUTES. Hour's Speech by Lord Advocate. [British Radio Official Service.] R»*by, Jan. 28. The debate on the second reading of the Trades Dispute bill last night resolved itself Into a battle between lawyers. Sir Boyd Merriman's criticism of the measure from the Conservative benches was183 words
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Article145 1931-01-29 11 Mr. Chadbourne's Hopeful View of the Future. [Reutrr's service, i New York. Jan. 28. Mr. Chadbourne has arrived back from Europe. In an interview he predicted that before long the price of sugar to producers will rise about 2»- cents \h. from the present •ruinous" 1 1-3145 words
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Article120 1931-01-29 11 Disorderly University Students. Madrid. Jan. 26. The University on Thursday was the scene of riotous disorders m connection with a general students' strike, proclaimed en Wedne diy rught by the National Students' Association as a protest againsi wnat their manifesto describe? as "discrimination against the Untvoatttea m the120 words
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Article116 1931-01-29 11 Sensational Echo m Italy. Rome, Jan. 22. An official communique confirms the sensational arrest of the prominent industrialist nnd financier, Ricardo Gualino. one time chairman of the board of directors of Snia Viscosa. who only returned last week from Paris where he gave evidence before the Oustric116 words
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Article115 1931-01-29 11 French Opinion on British Task. Paris. Jan. 24. Commenting on the upshot of the London Round-Table Conference, the Press inclines to doubt the efficacy of the results. Thus Le Tempas insists that Great Britain has failed to extricate herself from a tight corner, and there is every prospect115 words
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Article95 1931-01-29 11 "Steadily Growing: Gold Hoard." Paris, Jan. 20. Although no official confirmation is obtainable, the rumours persist that the negotiations for a French loan to Germany are progressing satisfactorily, both at Berlin and Geneva. The Extremist organs oppose such a loan, while iho I more moderate organs95 words
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Advertisement344 1931-01-29 11 f Why is a child's skfo so TTHT Now the Cyctox treat- fl i exquisite? Why do we 1 fill mcnt te scientfflcally r lose its fresh bloom as designed to fulni Just 3 Jwe grow old? CVCI AY these functions. Ite 3 E A K*L*f\J\. "naturalness" is the I344 words
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Article1044 1931-01-29 12 WANT THEIR OWN WAY. And the Girls are Just as Bad. IBy Our Chinese Correspondent] Schoolboy troubles m this city have grown to an alarming proportion. Not long ago. students of Yang Chin School the be.v local Cantonese educational institution struck as a protest against their1,044 words
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Article272 1931-01-29 12 TRADE DISPUTES BILL. Liberals Will Not Vote m Critical Division. I Reuters Service.] London, Jan. 27. The Commons debate on the second reading of the Trade Disputes Bill was resumed this afternoon and will conclude with a division 1 at 11 o'clock to-morrow night. A Government272 words
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Article118 1931-01-29 12 Mr. Thomas Explains the Position. [British R-vdio Official Service.) Rugby. Jan. In a Parliamentary answer to-day th** Dominions Secretary. Mr. J. H. Thomas, explained that the object of the recomm?ndation of the Imperial Conference regarding the Commonwealth Tribunal was to facilitate recourse to an arbitral tribunal bj118 words
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Article66 1931-01-29 12 Police Attacked by Mob of 10,000. Reuter's Service. 1 P>tna, Jan. !7. j It is officially stated- that five were killed and one seriously injured as a result of police firing on a crowd of 10.000 who attacked iheri m a village m Monghyr District after a66 words
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Article228 1931-01-29 12 Two Soldiers Sent to Gaol. The story of an assault en un Indian police constable after a watch belonging to an Indian watch-ir-cchant ha<l disappeared while being passed round for inspection by some soldiers outside the Union Jack Club on January 23, was related to the228 words
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Article78 1931-01-29 12 Serious Developments Averted. Fourteen Chinese were arrested at Pasir Panjang en Tuesday afternoon when the Tanjong Pagar police turned out to quell a riot between coolies employed en the old luna'ic asylum site and barbers doing business m the vicinity. Axe^ pt,les and ether weapons were78 words
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Article49 1931-01-29 12 Members and friends of the Clerical Union are informed that the new Club House at Balestier Plain which has been donated by Mr. Aw Boon Haw will be officially opened by the donor on Saturday at 5 p.m. The full attendance of members on th% occasion is earnestly requested.49 words
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Article356 1931-01-29 12 AN INDIAN COMPLAINT. Sequel to Recent Seizures. [Reuter's Service. j Geneva, Jan. 27. Sir John Campbell (India) told the Opium Committee to-day that large quantities of cocaine with Japanese marks and labels had been seized m India intended for illegal traffic. He added that immense stocks356 words
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Article53 1931-01-29 12 Premier to Meet Parties' Representatives. r British Kadi'j-— Ofnr'ql Bantam 1 Rugby. Jan. 27. The Prime Minister has invited representatives of the Weavirs* Amalgamation and the employers' organisations o meet him on Thursday for the purpose of informing himself personally of the position regartine *he dispute m53 words
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Article45 1931-01-29 12 5,700,000 Excluding Farm and Office Workers. Reuter's Service.] Washington. Jan. 28. According to an estimate prepared by Mr. Green (President of the American Federation of Labour) there were 5,700.000 unemployed wage-earners m the United Spates eai!y m January, excluding farm and office workers.45 words
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Article125 1931-01-29 12 Police Raid on Thomson Road House. "This woman has been m the business for 20 years," said Detective -Inspector Mclntosh to the District Judge (Mr. O. C. Dodd) yesterday, when a Malay woman named Puteh was charged with being the occupier of a house used as a125 words
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Article85 1931-01-29 12 Why Have Britian's Competitors Not Ratified [Reuter's Service.] London, Jan. 28. In the House of Commons, replying to a batch of questions on the Tariff Truce Convention. Mr. Graham stated that 11 countries, including Great Britain, had ratified It. The time limit for ratification expired on Jan.85 words
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Article85 1931-01-29 12 High Commissioners on Ceremonial Occasions. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Jan. 27. The King has been pleased to direct that on ceremonial occasions, except when Dominion Ministers are present, the Dominion High Commissioners m London shall rank immediately after Secretaries of State and that the same85 words
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Article209 1931-01-29 12 NO UNEMPLOYMENT LOAN. MR. SNOWDEN ADAMANT. Answer to Liberal Resolution. [Reuter's Service.] London, Jan. 27. In the House of Commons at question time Mr. Philip Snowden ..dhered to Ms position cf November, namely that it is emphatically net Government's policy to promote a public loan for unemployment. British Radio Official209 words
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Article597 1931-01-29 12 Monday, Jan. 19- j His Excellency presided at a meeting of the Federal Council at the Federal Council Chamber. The following were the guests at a dinner given by HLs Excellency and Mrs. Scott at King's House: The Hon. Mr. C. W. H. Cochrane and Mrs. Cochrane. Hon.597 words
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Article44 1931-01-29 12 Machine Overturns at Baltimore. r Reuter's Service.] Baltimore. Jan. 27. Mrs. Victor Bruce was injured when her plane overturned as she was taking off for Washington. Baltimore, later. It transpires that Mrs. Victor Brace's injuries are only slight cuts and bruises.44 words
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Article51 1931-01-29 12 Referring to a supplementary vote under the Tamil Immigration Fund Ordinance the" minutes of the Colony Finance Committee meeting on Dec. 30 state that this is required owing to the increased number of coolies engaged for th° currying out cf the extensive programme of public works which is now being51 words
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358 1931-01-29 12 RANGOON INTERVIEW. No Market for Burmese Rice m Siam. His Royal Highness Prince Purachatra ofj Kamboeng Bejra, who. is the guest of His Ex-' cellency the Governor, has since Ills arrival been visited by a number of officials and others, interested m the rice and358 words
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Article142 1931-01-29 12 RECENT ROBBERY AT THE G.P.O.' Tc the Editor. J Sir.— Apropos The- mat robbery a; the 1 G.P.O. here, it has come to our knowledg" 1 that certain rumours tTf m circulation to Ih? effect that the Strong Room Door m question which was forced open,142 words
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Article59 1931-01-29 12 Mr. Gandhi Says He Complicates Things Out of Prison. [■Mtcri Serv.e<' Bombay. .7 .hi ':7. Mr. Ganchi. asked if he would rather be jail or out. said "I prefer to be m because being cut only complicates matters. thou;?n I Rbovld like to be out59 words
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Article100 1931-01-29 12 Robbers Arrested Outside Police Station. Inspector Chai of the Geylang Police Station was responsible for the capture of four Chinese, alleged robbers, on Tuesday evening. The men were walking past the Geylang Station when they were apprehended. A report was made that a Chinese hawker had been held100 words
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Article79 1931-01-29 12 Anxiety for King's Aunt. [Reuter's Service.! London. J.xn. 27. Hit condition of Princess Beatrice, the King's aunt, who is -uttering from bronchitis which supervened on a fall m her room at Ktnsingt-m Palace v.hen she fractured her arm. i?. according to a Rcu or miUHMJ of Tue*f«y night,79 words
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Article36 1931-01-29 12 Premier Receives Parliamentary Deputation. [British Radio Offleial Bertfce.] Rugby. Jan. 27. The Prime Minister recohtd to-nl^ht I deputation of Mgobtn ot Parliament intercstei In securing a British entry for the Schntlder Trophy race.36 words
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Article52 1931-01-29 12 The Export of Aeroplanes and Air Engines. [British Radio— Official Service! Rugby, Jan. 27. The President of the Board of Trade, Mv William Graham, stated m the House of Commons to-day that British aeroplanes and nit engines valued, at £846,000 were exported b? tweea September, 1929, and December,52 words
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Article961 1931-01-29 12 ALSAGOFF ARAB SCHOOf Excellent Progress Made. (By Our Muslim Otmopaafe There are two Muslim oohftot the Alsagoff Arab School m J. m B the Aljunid Islamic School mi n y the former being established mi n lfl] a latter about (our years ago. B)th are Wakf961 words
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Article1576 1931-01-29 13 Chelsea Forward's Frayed Temper. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 28. We have had too much football. Three matches m three days, m mud and water, and long railway journeys proved trying to several teams this week, and the form often went by the board. No wonder1,576 words
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Article206 1931-01-29 13 The position m the Grand Handicap Tournament to date is as follows. P. W. D. L. Pts. I E. E. Colman 9 9 0 0 900 I Lo Kam Woon 11 9 0 2 813 II B. O. Wilmot 12 3 0 4 764 n R Jumabhoy206 words
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Article114 1931-01-29 13 A Number of Close Matches. London, Jan. 17. The following are the results of the matches played under Rugby League rules to-day. Barrow 27, Bradford 6. ißramley 2, Huddersfleld 12, Castleford 5. Wakefleld 4. Dewsbury 24, Featherstone 5. Halifax 11, Kelghley 9. Hull K. R. 16, Batley 13.114 words
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Article67 1931-01-29 13 Loh Hwa Players Declared Still Amateurs. The China National Amateur Athletic Federation has officially declared that the special committee, appointed to Investigate the Loh Hwa case concerning the recent unsuccessful tour of a Chinese football team to Europe has made its report to the Federation which has67 words
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Advertisement307 1931-01-29 13 Put Safety First Make Sure You Get GENASPRIN I When buying aspirin put safety first— ask for Genasprin, the safe brand of aspirin. Genasprin makes pain fade away without disturbing the digestion or endangenng the heart. Thousands of Doctors have written praising the safe and sure pain -relieving properties of307 words
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Advertisement201 1931-01-29 13 KT.TM I POWDCRED HHLK 1 The nearest approach 1 to the finest, pure, fresh, I pasteurized dairy milk 1 obtainable m the tropics. I One trial will convince you I OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING I I PROVISION STORES 1 Pass Four Clubs I NJ. Clubs, of course I— The Whisky201 words
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Advertisement820 1931-01-29 14 Blue Funnel line] REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES, I KKFBKBB SEBVICE MA9ttititlMf\, LONDON 4s N. OOHTOQMT FOKTNHjBnXT. WEEKLY HiVKX LONDON AMD If. OONIIMEJHI. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT OLAUCUB For Amsterdam, London and Hamburg Jan. 28 Fab. S PHILOCTETES For Marseilles, Casablanca, London. Rot rdam and Hamburg Feb. 8 Feb.820 words
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Advertisement473 1931-01-29 14 EUlerman BofiknalL Steamship Co<* lAjL (Incorporated la England). "HIEKMAN" LBHL PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. s .s. CITY OF KHIOB pete, if STEAMER Mar. 16 HOMEWARDS. gAZa tag For Havre, London. Rotterdam473 words
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Advertisement485 1931-01-29 14 p. o: British India and Apar Lines, {Incorporated In England.) MAE* 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. Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnare. Slnna*. 1931. KASHMIR 9.000 Mm 1 KHYBER 9,100485 words
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Advertisement765 1931-01-29 15 0. S. K. Line. Mgsjai and Mew York:— (tram Kobe) rdprses yrssgrw oerooe.j Banro Maru swl as f ir tor» Seatue and Vancouver:— -(from Kobe) t Arabia Maru Feb. 2« Eotterdam, Hamburg (Bremen) Antwerp. Atlas Maru 16 17 DorttA port Eltzabeth, Cape Town, Rio de jgneat Santos. Montevideo Sc Buenos765 words
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Advertisement483 1931-01-29 15 *44 v mMm m 4 m -^■wibp^sjs^m San %m mp y, m^^ rwijm mrf^a*mm*~ma*' 1 1* i** 1 .iff f7. yr^ i -i PREBDHSNT UNEKBL mWm TO MABSBIIXBB, HEW TOHK AMD BOSTON, FROM BINQAPOBB AMD KMANG COIXMCBO. SUBS rO«T SAID, ALKXAJOMUA, NAFLCB AMD QKNOA. F»«a, Hayes M, J Wdb. Feb.483 words
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Advertisement802 1931-01-29 15 K. P. M. ■OHBUEE PAKEnTAAKT MAATSCBArrU [BOTAL PACKET NAVIGATION OOMPANT OP BATAVIA.] (Incorporated m Holland.) UHDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN QOVBRMMKf t. Tetepbone No. 5461. with fub-eamectlons to:— Passat©, PrelghU, Transh'tpment, Marine Departments find Manager** desk. ■*t»»m*attM» v the Straits Settlements (Singapore and r»«a») of the TBAVELLERB OFFICIAL INFORMATION802 words
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Advertisement407 1931-01-29 16 Burns Ph% line. FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. motor vessel MaTJMUB (4J12 torn). Cabins de lust, smgle berth centos, swimming bath, gynasliim. ate. Next SaiHuf A^»f.T>A In Pact Feb. 2 MALABAR Mwr Mat Caws Siagaeere la II Him aa* lywaey #428.57 Stag* $711.41 Baton. •ft407 words
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Advertisement269 1931-01-29 16 «ga^_^^^_^_^aa^. 100 S. HENZADA Fab. 14 CHINDWn* Feb. 20 KKMMBNDINX Mar. 14 BHAMO Mar. 28 BAOAH9O Apr. 11 PEOU Apr. 25 BURMA May 0 TOMA May 21 AMARAFOORA June 0 CHINDWTJf June 20 K™mm»wi July 4 BHAMO July 10 BAGAING Aug. 1 PEOU Aug. 16 BURMA Aug. TOMA Sept 12269 words
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Advertisement526 1931-01-29 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. n( (lnoocpocatod to UJJL) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YoSTsERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). 110. SILVERWILLOW In Port Feb. 1 Mar MJS. SILVKRYEW Feb. 1 Feb. 9 M&r v For rates and other particulars please apply to AGENTS SINGAPOBK, PENANG AND526 words
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Miscellaneous616 1931-01-29 16 mAff IffiSsfATCHES. utt) vwjrjr 4SBMawjs/ t Thurs— Bangtok tery HBM»y lam Jjpoh, Tak^BsssV s^snang sr^t^K tTiflantsn evetj Monday, Wednesday tSD/OL JBwSssVubXV 0 P.ffß* OwwV 4gOS jKOQwHk »9wV vUFQbW O PJPi PMA, Bata Pahat, Muar. Mersing, Jss«Ba*ggeiOOgjB) -wsUkm Jg^gMßßßOss? DJ37 Johore. 8 9JO can.. 12 JO and 6 pjn. BY STBAIBBB616 words
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Miscellaneous120 1931-01-29 16 Watlinaia.- Brit 4400* fnnr ITaraem 20, for Yokkaicht 20L MstSMir, Dttt 202, from Rengat 20, for Perak, Brit 510, from T. Anson 20, for T Anson 30. Aadang, Stem 000, from Bacho 20, for Bacho 30. 0.0. Merita, 054. from Saigon 20, for Saigon 21. L Sophie Rickmers, Germ. 4,433,120 words
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Article108 1931-01-29 17 pnonp'-r*. to-day, (says The Times m mail CaP tain JS. C. Salmond. late m com- live Si»mal School, is to take over the isrd oI hms Malaya, of the Second Squadron. AtlanUc Fleet, In succession i;n s Shipway. -mi Cornwall. Captain A. N. Dowding, .nud to108 words
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Article75 1931-01-29 17 Wharf Coolie Killed at Tanjong Pagar. vhMfl coolies were injured, one tally wllt>n a h^avy crate containmadn.x. fell and struck them ■..n> bt'ir.R unloaded from the I.i::j «t Parar yesterday 1 1 re guiding the crate p vbea one <>1 the wire cables gave bey Wtn struck75 words
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Article112 1931-01-29 17 p, r p, Antencr due Singapore on md Mn r R Savers. Mr. P. V. I Mr I X Dames. Mr. and Mrs. S. md inft Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Mn W I L. Legg. Mr. A. D. Mr and Mrs C. R. More and child. Mr112 words
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Article27 1931-01-29 17 ta KN 1 1 M pIUM from Netherlands East on Tuesday Mr E. N. LeiMr E \V Berlin. Mr. O. H. Morris Mr Hai;w Kiat.27 words
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Article14 1931-01-29 17 t KN'ILM plane from Singapore to NeIndies on Wednesday: Mr. Daver. :.da.14 words
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Article206 1931-01-29 17 Model of Elizabethan Galleon. :x-foot modtl of an Elizabethan "great sh:;v has been completed by the authorities of Muslim. South Kensington, and n ixhibmon The smallest details of ll lit accurately depicted. on which the model is based and construction and equipment have •btaintd from manuscripts206 words
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Article202 1931-01-29 17 Interesting Alteration to Cunard Liner. 'he extensive renewal of turta the machinery of the Cunard carried out recently at Messrs. •Win at Barrow, a very interesting m ta the stern post has been made -he veil's return to Liverpool. "tF all the post-war vessels built by the Company202 words
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Article844 1931-01-29 17 Reduced Dangers of Sea Collisions. A Fog Eye Is the latest Instrument Invented' for fog blanketed marine navigators, and It te( hoped that ultimately it will also aid air pilots. I It is claimed that it will reduce to disappearing point the danger of collisions at sea.844 words
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Article152 1931-01-29 17 Rebels Still Holding Out at Nanning. Wuchow, Jan. 16: There seems litUe likelihood of peace becoming a fact at any time soon. In conversation to-day with a representative of the rebel leaders who had Just come down from Nanning, he reports that there are now152 words
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Article1048 1931-01-29 17 Shipmasters and Officers Favour SteeL Among the subjects of importance to the nautical profession which were under discussion at a recent meeting of the Mercantile Marine Service Association at Liverpool, that which created the greatest interest was hatch covers, preference being shown by members for the steel1,048 words
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Article39 1931-01-29 17 Drug Cargo Now Valued at $175,060. [Router's Service.] New York, Jan. 27. Further Inspection of the Raby Castle has revealed an additional 1,400 tins of opium, bringing up the total value of narcotics aboard to $175,000.39 words
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Advertisement120 1931-01-29 17 Cow Si Gate is the ideal Food for Babies m Malaya where digestive troubles are so general and so grievous m their results. Made from the finest English West Country milk, rendered light and digestible by a special process, it brings the vitality of the fresh green fields, the rich120 words
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Article1088 1931-01-29 18 ATTACK ON WARDER. Convict Gets Seven Years' Sentence. Found guilty of maliciously wounding Acting Principal Warder Bert Plumb, at Victoria Gaol on October 22nd, Chui Siu-ching. a shortBentence prisoner, was ordered to undergo seven years" hard labour by Mr. Justice Wood at the Hong Kong1,088 words
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Article344 1931-01-29 18 Suggestion For Gardens on Coliyer Quay. Now that the Mun.cipal Commissioners are seeking suitable objects on which to expend tiieir recently acquired legacy we should like to remind them of ihe possible utilisation of the Old Post Office site on Coliyer Quay as a pubh? garden (says344 words
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Advertisement191 1931-01-29 18 I v* t/l T •'•iCi*^"'SSt^H BESBB 8R1W65 HAPPIHESS TQ ALL .r hq PHQHE: 5463«bhi CLOSING^ DOWN Selling all Stock at Greatly Reduced Prices. Offering all Show Cases, Almeirahs etc. at very Reasonable Rates. H. KESSAMALL. 4 High Street. [the best is not too I GOOD FOR YOUR BABY! I W^191 words
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Advertisement803 1931-01-29 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated m England). Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed 1,800,000 Paid-up 1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1,645.505 BOARD OP DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Esq.. Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq., J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelf ore!. Esq., Sir Thomas Catto, Bart. LONDON803 words
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Advertisement184 1931-01-29 18 INSURANCE. THE south EmMA BRITISH v x3|* 'J insurance company, limited FIRE, MARINE, TRANSIT AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED v LOWEST CURRENT RATES L C MARGOLIOUTH. Man^ r Office: 2. Finlnyson Green lERSONAL ACCIOEMS. FATAL ACCIDENTS r re everyday pambit* HAVE you made provision for the pr.t.cti of your dcpendrnts184 words
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Article1714 1931-01-29 19 Prodvctton Problems and the htock Position. London, Jan 8. Ml y nJ of 1930 we have had various a..d cjinmeuts on the rubber situation v Here are the comments of the a] News: He planution rubber industry suffered sed.irins 1930 as a direct result of1,714 words
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Article437 1931-01-29 19 To-Day 's Price Changes. EXCHANGE RATES. January 28. SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2;3 I\B London, 3 months' sight 2j3 27 32 London, 60 days' sight 213 25i32 London 30 days' sight 23 3 4 London, demand 2|3 23!32 London, T. T. 2j3 11 16 Lyons and Paris, demand 1430437 words
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Article893 1931-01-29 19 WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28TH. Buyers beuera. Asam Kumbang 21a 22s 6d A>er Hitams Tin (ss) lis 6d 12s 4'ud c.d. Bangrin Tin (£> lie 6d 12s €d Batang Padang ($1) 10 15 Batu Caves ($1) 50 55 Bukit Arang (f>l) 36 40 Bumi.ih Malay 10a 6d 12s norn893 words
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Article562 1931-01-29 19 Waiting for a Tin Policy. Singapore, Jan. 27. Pending the definite taWol cf Government cv the Tin restriction question, the announcement regarding which is expected from Home snortly, very little movement has tak^n place m the local Tin share market and the few chants m quotations have had562 words
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64 1931-01-29 19 January 28th., II o'clock noon. Buyers Seller?--. R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 12!.. 12 :t, Standard R.S.S. on Tender Feb. 13 13 'i March 13', 13' j Feb.-March 13' s 13 Si April-June 13•'; 14 July-Sept. 14% 14 Tone of Market —Quiet. Latest Cable:64 words
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Article132 1931-01-29 19 The Singapore Chamber of QMMMNt Hubber Association, held its 1003 rd auction yesterday when there was catalogued 1,932.'>71 lbs.; 862.53 tons. Offered 1.752,431 lbs- 782 36 tons. Sold 1,453.903 lb~,; 619.07 lot*. Spot. London 4d New York g ets PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Vents Per Lb.132 words
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Article513 1931-01-29 19 Lyal! and Evatt's Fortnightly Review. Singapore, Ji«, ?.s. It extremely difficult to write a bright review of markets this wc.?k, because buhines over the past fortnight has dwindled to very meagre proportion:- and commodity and chare markets have lapsed to a elate of .-'.most compete stagnation. The Tin513 words
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Article59 1931-01-29 19 Three More Dividends Withheld. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. j Ijondon, J.t»i. 28. Th<> annual report of Oaring (Mjljrcai for the year ended September 30 ;?hows a pro/it of £1 314. No dividend is to be paid and thsum of £4.673 is being carried forward. Neither Besoeki (Java) nor59 words
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Article42 1931-01-29 19 The following comparison of ostima'.od traffic receipts of the Imperial and International Communications Limited is for favour of publication: December 1930 £430.407 December 1929 £517.823 Aggregate for twelve months January to December: In 1930 £5.335 561 In 1929 £6.146 452.42 words
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Advertisement72 1931-01-29 19 ASSETS EXCEED m.000.000 ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $***** 000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LDffITH). (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 Assurance72 words
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Advertisement44 1931-01-29 19 Royal Exchange What do you connect with these two words?— Insurance Then why not give this old established Corporation the benefit of your connection and be assured of complete satisfaction. INCORPORATED AO «790 Sin a or <- A. GORDOS LEE. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS. Res. Manager.44 words
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Article477 1931-01-29 20 S.C.C. DEFEATED. Padang Clubs' Senior Teams SJLC 5: S.C.C For a first team match between the SRC and the S.C.C. the quality of the hockey when the Padang clubs met yesterday afternoon was not what was expected. The exchanges were of a scrappy nature for477 words
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Article211 1931-01-29 20 Player Dies After Championship Match. London. Jan. 9. The future of French international rupger may be considerably affected by the decision oT the Magistrate of the Bordeaux Correctional Court, who this week deferred judgment until Janutrv 22 m the trial of Fernand Taillantou. the French irtrr. national211 words
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Article52 1931-01-29 20 Mercedes Gleitze's Record Effort m New Zealand. Wellington (New Zealand). Jan. 19. The Englishwoman, Miss Mercedes Gleitze has beaten her own record by swimming for 43 hours. [Miss Gleitze swam the Channel m October, 1927, m 15 hours 15 minutes, but that was not a record for52 words
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Article129 1931-01-29 20 How a Football Gatekeeper Pocketed the Shillings. Detectives watched the turnstiles at the Crystal Palace vs. Watford football match at Selhurst Park m mail week and m consequence Richard W. Hill, aged fifty-two, employed by the Palace club as a gateman, was, at Croydon Police Court, fined 405.,129 words
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Article30 1931-01-29 20 aaaanft r<M S a S COrin 223 for Australia Trumner of 21* n„ H w up by Bradman was at the wicket for five hours, and bit 24 4a. j30 words
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Article469 1931-01-29 20 TAIPING MEETING. Handicaps for the First Day. The handicaps for the first day of the fourth professional meeting of the Taiping Turf Club j which opens on Saturday, are as follow: Race I.— Hones— Class 3— Dhr. I— (About 5 furs.) Cocoa Nib 9, Scotch Tartan 8.12,469 words
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Article179 1931-01-29 20 i Sends Letter to Board About Test Conduct. Melbourne, Jan. 1. When the Board of Control meets m Melbourne to-morrow, it will have to decide what. i action, if any. shall be taken against Bradman j It has been said that Bradman infringed his contract while abroad by179 words
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Article163 1931-01-29 20 Scene m New York Boxing Rin*. London. Jan. 17. New York. —Pandemonium broke out at Madison Square Garden, following the Judge's decision that Tom Heeney, the veteran New Zealand blacksmith, was knocked out by the Californian, Max Bauer, m the third round. The bout was refereed by163 words
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Article83 1931-01-29 20 A team representing the Singapore Flying Club showed promising form m a match against the R.E. at Changi last evening and were unlucky to lose by the odd goal m three. Bernbroke scored the Club's goal, which equalised the score at one stage, from a quick return into the goal-mouth83 words
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Article282 1931-01-29 20 S.C.C. XV vs. WELCH. Changes m the Club Team. The side which has been chosen to represent the S.C.C. against the 2nd Welch Regt. In the final match of the Rugby season on the Padang on Saturday, includes several changes from the XV which met282 words
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Article118 1931-01-29 20 WELCH INTER COMPANY SEMI-FINAL. Teams for To-day's Replay. The teams m the semi-final of the Welch Regiment inter-company competition to be replayed on the Padang this afternoon will be:— M D" (M.G.) Co.: Pte. Rysdale; Pte. Beckett, L.-Sergt. Roberts, or L.-Cpl. Bayley, Pte. Hyatt, Pte. Ferguson; Pte. Rees, Pte. Edwards;118 words
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Article23 1931-01-29 20 Net Practice Begins Next Week. Net practice will be available at the S.C.C. on Tuesdays and Thursdays commencing Tuesday. February 3rd.23 words
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Article33 1931-01-29 20 Courts to Open on Tuesday. The lawn tennis courts at the S.C.C. will be open for play on Tuesday, February 3rd. and may be booked m accordance with the by-laws.33 words
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Article22 1931-01-29 20 The Men's Monthly Medal Competition of the Sepoy Lines Golf Club will be held on Saturday and Sunday.22 words
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Article280 1931-01-29 20 Inauguration of Far East Service. Paris, Jan. 18. M. Painlev6 (Minister lor Air) presided last evening at a dinner organised by the aviation company Air Orient, on the occasion of the inauguration of the regular air-line between France and Indochina. The Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies was280 words
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Article57 1931-01-29 20 Three aeroplanes passed over Penang at 10.40 on Sunday morning coming from the direction of the south and proceeding towards the north. At 11.15 a.m. a seaplane appeared from the south and made for the north. The Royal Air Force flying boat 8 1420 was expected from Singapore at 7.3057 words
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114 1931-01-29 20 F. A. CUP REPLAYS. Arsenal's Nine Goals Against Grimsby. [Reuters Service.] land—, Jan. 28. The re-play matches m the Fourth Round of the F.A. Cup resulted as follow: Sunder land 3, Bolton 1. Wolverhampton 4, Bradford City 2. In the fifth round Sunderland114 words
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Article849 1931-01-29 20 Cruikshank and Mehlhorn m Play. The Royal Hongkong Golf Club can have no complaint to make about the exhibition at Fanling by the professionals "Wild" Bill Mehlhorn and Bobby Cruikshank, (says the S. China Morning Post). It was a real out-of-doors day and the weather could hardly have849 words
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