The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 30 January 1931
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Title Section19 1931-01-30 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13^47 ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, £8. FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article168 1931-01-30 1 n» peNee recently raided the Chinese HfefcSehMl and found a quantity of Communist Iterator*; at a meeting with the Seheel Committee the Secretary fcr CMm» Affairs attered a warning of drastic action if matters are net iwafikj Page 10. What the Chief Jostle* referred to as a168 words
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Article58 1931-01-30 1 MR. CHURCHILL'S LETTER. [Reuter'g Service.] Mr. Churchill in a fetter to Mr. Baldwin sUU% -N*w that our divergence of views on Indian policy ha. become public i feel I shoold no fencer attend meetings of your 'basines» committee.'" He adds he will give Mr. Baldwin the utmost assistance58 words
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Article1089 1931-01-30 1 It will be a very long time before we shall have the last of that ancient custom of the dealer crying his wares. He does not cry them loudly in so many places as once he did. If I may believe the antiquaries, there1,089 words
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Advertisement289 1931-01-30 1 KELVINATOR THE LAST WORD IN ELECTRIC REFRIGERATION CETZ BROS. CO. (Incorporated in USA.) Salrs- Service 55, Robinson Road RAFFLES HOTEL EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE WITH MODERN SANITARY ARRANGEMENTS I THIS EVENING 6.15 TEA DANCE MONIA LITTER'S CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA B] GRILL ROOM SPECIAL DISH TO-NIGHT j i VEAL CHOPS A LA MILANNAISE289 words
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Advertisement171 1931-01-30 1 I EIROPEt^HOTEL "Renowned by Recommendation" I DANCING: After Dinner every TUESDAY, j THURSDAY and SATURDAY. MUSIC: On the VERANDAH every SATURj DAY from 12 noon to 1.30 p.m. and every TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY from 7.30 to 8.30 p.m. i jjj sfifltlLLsi THE OTKOPE HOTEL, LTD., 1 1 Telephone 5341171 words
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Advertisement244 1931-01-30 1 The Hubback Wild Life Commission commenced its sittings in Malacca yesterday —Page 10. For the first time since 1911 Burns Night was celebrated in Malacca Page 10. The inquest concerning the death of Mr. A. G. SchotUe, a Eurasian employee of the Harbour Board, failed to bring to light any244 words
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Advertisement17 1931-01-30 1 KELVIMATOR THE LAST WORD IN ELECTRIC REFRIGERATION GETZ BROS. CO. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) Sales-Serrioe 55, Eobhwu Bm417 words
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Article485 1931-01-30 2 Singapore. Jan. 23. The prices quoted are generally tho**- current at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other markets thew may be small variations. ME\T. I Be*f steak Round i Kati Beef stew or cuvry do Pork, lean do x Pork, lean and tat tlst quality* clo^ 4485 words
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Advertisement629 1931-01-30 2 ROLLS RAjLUK Ii I *T^ 1 Victoria Theatre 1 1 Imperial No. 2 ana I* ib E I Be Luxe Models. I I 1 Super Sound Equipment I I Spare Leathers for strop. |j j j K 1 Rolls Shaving Cream TV^k"«M7 K^ifld 1 1? t~£l 1 1 fl Roll,629 words
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Advertisement158 1931-01-30 2 !6.15i TO-NIGHT 19.15! We follow the great stars O f recent programmes with the I beautiful soprano o f "THE LOVE PARADE 11 j JEANNETTE I MACDONALD 1 AS A GORGEOUS PRIMA I DONNA WITH THE I GRANDEST OF GRAND I OPERA TEMPERAMENTS 1 OH, FOR A MAN I With158 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous201 1931-01-30 2 THE WEEK. Friday. 30th. Bfek Water, 05.50., 8.0 ft., 21.05, 6.9 ft. Municipal Commission 2.15. Football: Xnter-Commercial Cup: Mansfield's vs. Wearnes. Stadium; M.PH. vs. Socony. Y.M.C.A. Bteigapore Turf Club meeting. Chamber of Oommere* 5.15 p.m. Saturday. 31st. Hifft Water. 07.04. 8.1 ft.. 22.04, 7.5 ft. c.lrnealy Plantations. Derricks, noon. Clerical201 words
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Article1216 1931-01-30 3 Smm Hooks For Fishermen. To Manchester fishermen the most interesting new fishing lx*<* of the year wilJ be Mr. A. NeLson Bromley's "A Fly-FLshcr't Reflections. 1860-1W0" (Nottingham: J. and H. Bell, as. 6d. net), (writes Arthur Ransome in the Manchester Guardian). It is illustrated with delightful water-colour paintings by1,216 words
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Article197 1931-01-30 3 Significant Choice of London Ball Guests. London, Jan. 9. Nearly a thousand peapla look the floor at the Savoy Hotel at the Strauss Waltz Ball, organised for charity. It was proved beyond a shadow of doubt tiiat the old fs-shioncd waltz in picturesoue and glittering surroundings197 words
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Advertisement217 1931-01-30 3 Build U|r enerijr^^^^ wliile working P> let Ae day's hard work sap your vlttd energy. Take Wincwaii to g,ve yourself for the hour, ot t!.e evening the strength and the keen energy which haw passed from you during the daylight hours. Wincarnis is the tonic which is also a wine217 words
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Advertisement371 1931-01-30 3 U TH f READY TO SER^FOODS if AND DAIRY PRODUCE OF Jj Clioosc your menu from St. Ivel U food products. f j C Soups, Fish. Sausages, Entrees, 2 ]jHams, Bacon, Jams, Cheese. iff All the best Stores in 2 Smpapore Sell them. j" Made by:- 2 i; APLIN BARRETT371 words
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Advertisement181 1931-01-30 3 Estate Trust Agencies f (1927) Limited I I BRANCHES I g 21, First (ross Street MAUrr 3 g 11, Light Street A^vifr I i 14, lilyne Street KUALA LUMPUR. 1 I ih« c?* i ?f er 2L? y and Securit y deposited with I the Straits Settlements Government 9 jfi181 words
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Moods and Modes of Eve
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Article741 1931-01-30 4 ABOUT PYJAMAS. (By Our Woman Correspondent). PYJAMAS, from having crept Into woman's wardrobe in almost a shamefaced manner (and how condemned they were at first* are now almost the established night garb for girls and women. This has consequently given I a great impetus to what we may call the!741 words
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Article147 1931-01-30 4 Belief that it is a Tintoretto. Mr. George Peake, a foreman steel roller, and his wife, who live at Higher Swan Lane, Bolt«n. have acquired an oil painting which they believe to be a Tintoretto. They have insured it for a considerable sum. The painting shows the147 words
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Article, Illustration1491 1931-01-30 4 A Queen's Treasures— Twelfth Night The New Lord and Lady Melchett At the Play. London. Dec. QUEEN Mary has, of course, many valuable possessions. Her collection of Jewels Is the finest of any consort of a reigning European Sovereign to-day. But among the things she treasures most1,491 words
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Beauty — The New Way
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Article277 1931-01-30 4 WJEAVY ornaments for hats are taboo. Instead, dainty oddments earn respect because they are original, and milliners are busy experimenting with new, fragile ornaments on model millinery. A hat composed of dozens i of tiny strips of black felt shows the narrow brim weighted on one side by277 words
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Article445 1931-01-30 4 WHY HAVE TWO CHINS ANYONE wishing to keep the marks of the passing years at bay must pay attention to I the chin. But, it should be remembered, a I double chin is more easily prevented than cured. I A double chin is due to two things, the ac-j cumulation445 words
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Article82 1931-01-30 4 Flimsy utensils are not favoured by the hostess who is giving a Bridge Party. She wants cloths, for instance, which are durable and of the non-slippery variety. For her particular use, a cloth has been made in furnishing velour. It has a pocket in each corner82 words
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Article1152 1931-01-30 4 The Heart of the Lion City. Singh The Man of 1,000 Testimonials. PERIODICALLY visiting Singapore during his.bour. and all around the iMMMBft buzz of u> Hebrew-like wanderings throughout the I insects. Par East is the Man of a Thousand Testimonials. And out of the bright glare, up the st^ His1,152 words
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Article, Illustration465 1931-01-30 4 AFTER what seemed to be a period of neglect, photograph frames are now receiving the attention of artistic and enterprising designers. There are transparent glass frames, two squares being placed together, with space for the photo in one corner. A few lines giving a frost?d effect may cross465 words
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Article488 1931-01-30 5 How Bolsheviks Were Tricked. Six years have passed since the French General Janin announced in the Paris Matin that he had brought to France the ashes of Tsar Nicholas 11. of Russia and his family. They were murdered at Ekaterinburg in June 1918 by the488 words
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Article259 1931-01-30 5 The Effect of the Spirit of Nationalism. London. Jan. 9. Dr. Tagore held court in Hyde Park Hotel ■;hen the AU-Fecples AanciattOD gave a recrption in the poets honour. He spoke seated :n a chair :i venerable figure, with a soft melcdioiu. voice surrounded ty an259 words
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Article233 1931-01-30 5 Why Cannon Blunt Refused Worcester See. London. Jan. 9. Many vicars are better off financially in their own parishes than they would be in a higher ecclesiastical authority aa head of a diocese, according to Canon Blunt, Vicar of Stiverburghs. Derby, who refused to233 words
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Advertisement208 1931-01-30 5 WHERE WOROS WON'T WAIT Eversharp Pens I keep pace Eversharp Pens provide a smooth, instant flow of ink at the touch of the nib to the paper. All the proved .^^^^^Mr-arsi^^^^^^ advantages of pen design M '-^^»r 'k I IMmH hus *ness, in your fl S words and 1H W^^m208 words
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Advertisement200 1931-01-30 5 _^_By7// Great Strides Sometimes you can tell the difference j milk at its best. All the cream in it, all all over the house within a day or two the vitamins. Rich farm milk, so treatof giving baby "Lactogen.' A nagg* ed in the "Lactogen" process toat it ing anxiety200 words
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Article783 1931-01-30 6 GIGOLOS AS AGENTS. The Man Who Ruled Brilliant Chang. I An extraordinary revelation of London's! "dope" traffic and the master mind behind It I —was made In mail week to a Daily Express I representative. I This man, whose association with the illicit I distribution of783 words
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Article70 1931-01-30 6 A Big American Fusion Foreshadowed. New York. Jin. ?.n. It is MMMMMtd that negotiations arc in progress fcr the fusion of all works manufacturing artificial silk in America. Tte object Is to lorni two et o itial groups in order to avoid competition tßd to stabilise the price70 words
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Article165 1931-01-30 6 Young Man's Flight in Famous Machine. Sydney, Jan. 8. A twenty-one-year-old doctor's son named 3uy Menzies has just amazed Australia by flyng solo in Air Commodore Kingsford Smith's England-Australia record breaking aeroplane Southern Cross Junior. He bought the 'plane or £750. and flev; from Sydney to Hokitika,165 words
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Article61 1931-01-30 6 German Pilot's Progress. Agadir (MOfocco) Jan. 17. ja woman flyer, Miss Elly Beinhorn. d an important stage of her Berlin to West Africa flight, landing here on Saturday morning and receiving a most cordial ovation. intends to continue along the West Coast he goal of the61 words
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Advertisement217 1931-01-30 6 Of Okcßteift a B^BV M** I m Tiiiim 1 S^^H m M I I iaiwosiMSv Builds up Health and StrangttL Angie?s Emulsion exercises soothing, and it promotes normal healthy action of the bowels. fhave seen, both by myself and as a consultant •"•"jj tM^U _m~*Ury successful case, of this descripdon,217 words
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Advertisement209 1931-01-30 6 Hong Kong papers announce the sudden death of Mr. Charles Augustine Fulcher, for I; many years associated with Messrs. Moxon and|» Taylor, of Exchange Buildings. Of an tremely genial and kindly disposition at/m Mr. Fulcher, during his ter y^ j a ts Hong Kong, gatb«" in of trie-" hbh ft209 words
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Advertisement293 1931-01-30 6 F^Twifw iaHf lit h^fl RELIEVED/ TXIGESTIVE disorder is nearly always due to 1 \j excess stomach acid which ferments food, I makes painful gases form, and attacks the lining 1 of the stomach. To overcome the aadity and I thus conquer indigestion .there is nothing £o quick or so sure293 words
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Advertisement169 1931-01-30 6 j BRITISH I CEMENT I SOLE AGENTS j I African Eastern! (Malaya) Ltd. I Singapore Penang is Cloudy 7V^/A are a;Aite a»</ sparkling DON'T b« discouraged if teeth curdle film and easily remoTe it are not white and sparkling, gentle safety to enamel. You have 9 chances in 10 that169 words
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Article1165 1931-01-30 7 AGENCY HAS BAD LUCK. Customs Officers Smash Diorama. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Isnisay Jan. 1. Just now it is inadvisable to speak to the members of the Malayan Agency about the methods of the British customs. When the Antwerp Exhibition was over Mr. H. F. Banner1,165 words
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Article543 1931-01-30 7 Stnpptty Jan. 2s. Routine Orders by lieutenant-Colonel M. J. T. Reilly. M.C. Command, S.S.V.F. Pi Mi HI i— And Appointments. H.E. The Officer Administering the Government has been pleased to approve the promotion of. 2nd|Lieut. H. Scott-Ram, S. S. V. F. to the rank of Lieutenant, with543 words
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Advertisement142 1931-01-30 7 ml W Ibppiwwtb) YHEDtsmufis oG£rtcrazi£Domo*oHsmiMn luanf I WILLS'sV 1 GOLD FLARE CIGARETTES ai^ I^^ 9 .^'r .^^^V Gloriously Alive— Always Not a care in the world they can dance til night because they are gloriously alive gloriously healthy and fit Hall's Wine has supplied them with both mental and physical142 words
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Advertisement13 1931-01-30 7 tMRUTECIUBD AcVANST #1 **stilles «MNU WE HOME FLAVOUft n TO UK HOTEL FAME13 words
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Advertisement206 1931-01-30 7 1 BY SPECIAL H.M. THE KING I v APPOINTMENT TO jjjjf OF »l*]lf I ESTD. )9 M72. I I A PRESENT THAT MEANS REAL PLEASURE i I 'AND EVERLASTING REMEMBRANCE I TRAVELLING SUIT CASES WITH STERLING I f SILVER FITTINGS BEAUTIFULLY ENGINE I TURNED AND IN NEWEST SHAPES. I BL206 words
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Article2202 1931-01-30 8 OUTLOOK FOR BRITAIN. Survey of Present Position. The islands of tht Dutch East Indies are spread over a land area of 733.681 square miles, j approximately equal to that of half Europe without Russia, and support a population of 51 million, principally in Java2,202 words
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Advertisement512 1931-01-30 8 Victims -fSBSSS^SSSSSSSSSSSSSS Asthma Bronchitis WHY BECOME CHRONIC? Your health is leaving you slowly, so slowly that you do not realise it. With every attack your powers of resistance are getting weaker and weaker until, finally, you will become a chronic sufferer. No complaints cause so much suffering and anxiety as512 words
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Advertisement34 1931-01-30 8 The Malay Mail learns that Lieut.-Col. R. R. Taylor's tragic death was caused by a rupture of the pulmonary artery, and was not the result of a cerebral haemorrhage, as was at first supposed.34 words
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Advertisement313 1931-01-30 8 REASONS FOR THE SUPERIORITY OF JM M the "•"TOjfySiy six TOURER 1 ,495 NO* •J.JMiost of us are affected by the price we have to pay for our car, a bit more or a bit less may affect our choice; here is where Chevrolet settles all arguments out of Court.313 words
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Advertisement500 1931-01-30 9 BUSINESS CARDS. AMCURE ISS FUMIKO 22 Dhoby Ghaat. FUNERALS. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. vw 1 J, Penh** Road, •C Lavender Street Phono M7L MASSAGE HALL. MRS. HARU AND MISS HANA 60, Waterloo Street TELEPHONE 7467. TO LET. No. 304 Orchard Road. Apply Meyer Brothers. No 6? IfEYER ROAD Apply Meyer Brothers.500 words
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Advertisement570 1931-01-30 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 in the Tender Room, Municipal Offices: Supply of two Steam Boilers. Steel chimney and auxiliary plant for Kallang Gas Works. Date570 words
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Advertisement554 1931-01-30 9 NOTICES. NOTICE. royaiTengush SCHOOL. (Established 1924). NOTICE IS HEREBY given that all disputes which have arisen in connection with the above School have now been settled. The School will continue as heretofore at No. 13 OLDHAM LANE, Singapore. ORDINANCE NO. 44 (BANKRUPTCY). IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.554 words
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Advertisement605 1931-01-30 9 NOTICES. SINGAPORE TURF CLUB. Issue of $380,000—6 Per Cent. Debentures. The Committee of the Singapore Turf Club hereby give notice that the above Debenture Issue has been oversubscribed and the list is now closed. Dated January 29th, 1931. A. H. TODD, Secretary, 8. T. C. THE HO HONG BANK LIMITED.605 words
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Advertisement290 1931-01-30 9 y&l^and exquisite cha/mSk^ i'^ I ASHES OF ROSES- and 1 IJIdW I A -ASHES OF VIOLETS'* Toilet U[ fj?^s^ I lavished all hi» skill and knowledge on (fffTzJm X f ROsls^ U °an7 ASHe! OF L r.T^ VV-jp. VIOL ETS Scries of Toilet necesti- <-SfMT*l_J C^\ v.^^*-^*-^ tics are the290 words
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393 1931-01-30 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 1931. POLITICAL MANOEUVRES. Once again the Government has passed through a passage perilous with safety, and if any Cabinet of modern times has justified the truth of the dictum that threatened men live long surely the present one has. The division on the Trade393 words
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Article368 1931-01-30 10 We have become so accustomed to regarding the Malay Mail as being particularly well informed on matters concerning the Malay States that we read with some astonishment a sub-leader in that paper entitled "The Kelantan Loan." That leader, referring to the loan moved for in Legislative Council on368 words
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Article697 1931-01-30 10 The Bishop of Singapore will arrive in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday morning, and will stay with the Rev. and Mrs. F. W. J. Reynolds at the Parsonage. MM. Mr. S. W. Jones, who passed his Bar finals at the December Examinations, returns to Malaya on Feb. 19, and will go697 words
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Article389 1931-01-30 10 PRESERVATION OF WILD LIFE. MALACCA CONDITIONS. Considerable Damage to Crops. (From Otr Own Correspondent. Malacca, Jan. 29. The Wild Life Commission opened its sessions here to-day, when twenty-five Penghulus gave evidence. They said that wild life is very scarce to-day, and birds, sambhur and tiger are rare. Pigs are common,389 words
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Article109 1931-01-30 10 First Celebration for Twenty Tears. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Malacca, Jan. 29. Burns Night was celebrated here last Sunday at a private dinner party at Bank House, the residence of Mr. D. A. E. Bell. Agent of the Hongkong Bank, when the twenty diners were representative109 words
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Article93 1931-01-30 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES. [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT.] London, Jan. 29, 5.20 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £113 15|16 (down £1). Forward £115% (down 15J16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber93 words
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Article177 1931-01-30 10 The following action was taken at a meeting of Committee No. 6 held on January 19th. Decided not to follow up proposal to utilise a portion of Crown land at Mackenzie Road near Bukit Timah Road Filter Beds for Childrcn'3 playground. Decided to adopt principle of chlorinating the177 words
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Article789 1931-01-30 10 POLICE TAKE ACTION. Seizure of Communist Documents. [By Oor Chinese Correspondent The student trouble at Chinese High School Bukit Timah Road, has now come U) til i At the instance of the Chinese Seen «.t 1. Police raided the school premises qq and a large quantity789 words
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Article112 1931-01-30 10 Sequel to Albert Street Murder. The trial of Lim Bens Sean for thf murde of Ang Bok Quek outside a shop in Albert Street on November 14th last year tx«an the Assizes before Mr. Justice Whitley and a special jury yesterday afternoon; the eccu^ being defended by Mr.112 words
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Article76 1931-01-30 10 Civil Suit Against Mr. Millard Watts. At the fixing of the civil list for J*"jj In the Supreme Court before the Chv< (Sir William Murison) and Mr Ju« yesterday the case of Rose HwifflMfM*^^ man Ltd.. (in liquidation* versus W Watts was not reached and was *<-c76 words
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Advertisement151 1931-01-30 10 the whisky with jyJBT the small label and \L^f^ the big reputation VV lift Born jK^\^«^ going strong. _^P CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., {Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances ol Hong Kongi. itncor-ponted in Shanahuii 90, Robinson Road Telephone 6228 Fresh Pasteurised Milk FROM OUR OWN DAIRY FARM j OBTAINABLE AT151 words
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Advertisement49 1931-01-30 10 I U. S. De SUVA BROS. J JEWELLERS i A NEW SHIPMENT S of J i "ZENITH" WATCHES j J THE WORLD'S FINEST TIME J J KEEPER J 1 INCLUDING SILVER AND METAL J J ALARM CLOCKS has been received. j] i 61, HIGH ST., PHONE 4540. j I49 words
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Advertisement45 1931-01-30 10 At to-day's meeting of the Municipal Commissioners Mr. O. P. Grifflth-Jones will ask: 4s the Commissioners' representative on the j Traffic Advisory Board, will you please state fully the reason why you— and all the other unofficial members felt compelled to resign from that Board45 words
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167 1931-01-30 11 PRIVATE FUNDS. LSt alement by Prime Minister. PH SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London. Jan. 29. T l lt :iin»nt ha.s decided to authorise Air Pta*M to defend the Schneider I ;dy Houston has provided the I MttO -OiTic:r\l Service J Rugby. Jan. 89. Minister will make167 words
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Article148 1931-01-30 11 Only Nine Liberals Record Their Votes. [MIWI Radio Official Service.] Rug-by. Jan. 29. T Government's majority of 27 on the erond reading of the Trades Disputes and Trades Unions Amendment was slightly larger Han anticipated Of 58 Liberal members most abstained from voting in accordance with the148 words
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Article87 1931-01-30 11 Australian Labour Split Climax. [Reuters Service.] Melbourne, Jan. 29. The Labour split has reached a climax with M: Fentons announcement that he will I from the Cabinet on Feb. 3. It is thought that Mr Lyons will also resign. Mr Theodore arrived at the residence of87 words
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Article52 1931-01-30 11 Thirty Killed in Indiana Explosion. fßeuter's Service.] Linton. Indiana. Jan. 29. miner* are known to have perished ie Little Betty Mine, due to an explosion a gas -pocket. ten were 32 out of 115 day-shift miners p mine when the blast occurred. Two ved. the others had reached52 words
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Article44 1931-01-30 11 Peace Efforts by the Prime Minister and Miss Bondfield. i British Radio— Official Service.] Rusby, Jan. 29. ■ime Minister and Miss Bondfield. for Labour are to-day meeting ret:ves of employers and weavers in the assisting in a settlement of the cotton depute44 words
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Article102 1931-01-30 11 L Disarmament Conference Preliminaries. Geneva, Jan. 22. the emtn ol Hm stage in the League •■uiu-ii being on Thursday occupied ■tartan .slavery question, interest 0 the Council's secret session, both in forenoon and afternoon devoted to the venue and < hiirmanship of the Disarma--1 ftrenre and the negotiations102 words
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Article25 1931-01-30 11 LTo Amalgamate with Liberal Weekly. London. Jan. 23. -»bourite weekly. The New Statesman «nal«ramating with The Liberal Nationa 1 dependent leftist organ.25 words
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Article1041 1931-01-30 11 JUDGES COMMENT. Remarkable Development in Will Case. Breach of trust— which the Chief Justice (Sir William Murisom termed "scandalous'— of $38,300 was admitted by counsel for Song Chin Eng. tba only s'irviving trustee of the will of Lim Yam Neo. against whom Song Kim Seng nd1,041 words
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Article83 1931-01-30 11 ROUSE'S DEFENCE. Trial Drawing to a Close. TFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. 1 London, Jan. 29. The identity of the man whose body was found in the blazing car at Northampton remains a mystery. The trial of Rouse, who is charged in connection with the man's death, is83 words
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Article57 1931-01-30 11 Condition Regarded as "Less Satisfactory." [FREE PRESS SERVICE: COPYRIGHT.! London, Jan. 29. Latest reports as to tfce condition of Princess Beatrice state that she is weakening. [Reuter's Service.) London, Jan. 29. The following bulletin was issued to-day: Princess Beatrice has suffered temporary attacks of heart weakness and her57 words
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Article150 1931-01-30 11 Liberian Delegate and Slavery Charges. Geneva, Jan. 23. The public forenoon meeting of the Council dealt with the report of the League's commission of Inquiry into the slave traffic in the Negro republic Liberia. The representative Df that Republic declared that his Government was prepared150 words
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Article187 1931-01-30 11 Attempt to Create New Record. Melbourne. Jan. There will pass through Colombo by the RMS Bendigo. which sailed from Port Melbourne this afternoon for London. Mr. M. C. Scott, a civilian aviator from Brisbane, who will make an attempt to smash Air Commodore Kingsford Smith's air record from187 words
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Article98 1931-01-30 11 Question of Government Monopolies. .Geneva, Jan. 21. In its afternoon meeting the Council considered the report of the Opium Commission and after a brief debate, accepted its recommendations for lowering opium prices as the most effective means to check smuggling and for the establishment of Government monopolies for98 words
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Article86 1931-01-30 11 Mail Van Looted in Daring Hold-Up. Calcutta, Jan. 22. On the evening of January 20th a number of youths with painted faces appeared on the footboard of a running train, bringing the Imperial mail, near Bagerhat, a sub-division of the Kulna district, 125 miles from Calcutta.86 words
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Article54 1931-01-30 11 To Leave London at End of March. London, Jan. 22. Sir Graeme Thomson, Ceylon's Governordesignate, to-day stated he was sailing for Ceylon with Lady Thomson, on the Comorin. on March 27th. Sir Graeme Thomson is fit and well and full of vigour. He is unwilling to comment54 words
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Article117 1931-01-30 11 AVALANCHE DANGERS. 63 Soldiers Cut Off From Rescue. [Reuter's Service.] 4 Paris, Jan. 29. Sixty-three Italian soldiers are still marooned In the snow at Bardonneche. They cannot be rescued by ordinary means as there is constant danger of another avalanche Meanwhile, the would-be rescuers have succeeded117 words
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Article258 1931-01-30 11 Officers Concerned in Official Order. [Reuter's Service. 1 London, Jan. 88. It was stated in the House of Commons by Mr. A. V. AJ<r«>-jer (First Lord of the Admiralty) in the decisions of the Board of the Atu^r -y m repird to the Lucia incident, that steps258 words
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Article314 1931-01-30 11 Sensational Disclosures in Bombay Case. Bombay, Jan. 20. Sensational revelations were made by Mr. Thanawalla, the Police Prosecutor, in opening a case in which Mulraj Kurson Da? (24) and others were charged under the Criminal Law Amendment Act. Mr. Thanawalla referred to a well-organised plot on the part314 words
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Article67 1931-01-30 11 R.G.A. Assured of Effective Support. London, Jan. 19. Speaking as Chairman at a company meeting, Mr. Eric Miller said that the Rubber Growers' Association were assured of the support necessary to make the rubber roadways scheme effective, although a number of producing companies had not yet responded.67 words
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Article35 1931-01-30 11 Scottish Views on "Colour Bar.'* London, Jan. 23. The annual Conference of Scottish Students' Representative Councils at Glasgow unanimously passed a resolution deploring the "cold- shouldering" of overseas students, particularly {of coloured students.35 words
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Advertisement214 1931-01-30 11 (3m L^B Bf (I M^L\~* m T/ jf I I FOR WHITE AND COLOURED LINGERIE 1 011 c J 1^ 6 the Loveliest Lingerie— White or Colours— rom Dainty Tarantulle. The Fabric itself is so fine, the Colours so Delightful, that only the Simplest of Trimmings are needed. I And214 words
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Article1147 1931-01-30 12 MURDERED EURASIAN. Man in Black Seen Climbing Out of Window. The murder of Alexander Gustave Schottle. Harbour Board employee of 62 years of age. who was brutally done to death in hLs house in Nelson Road some time after midnight on January 10. which up1,147 words
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334 1931-01-30 12 27 MAJORITY. Liberal Abstentions Save the Government. I Reuters Service.] The House cf Commons by 277 votes to 250 London Jan. 28. defeated the Conservative motion fcr the rejection of the Trade Disputes Bill which passed its second readingThe House subsequently rejected by 306 votes*334 words
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Article135 1931-01-30 12 How Shall Drought Relief be Administered fßeuter's Service] Washington. Jan. 29. A tragi-comic battle has broken out between the Senate, on the one hand, and the Red Cross and Mr. Hoover, on the other on the question of who shall relieve the 500.000 sufferers from the drought135 words
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Article99 1931-01-30 12 Rand Expert on Darling Proposals. I Reuters Service.] (Johannesburg. Jan. 29. Mr. Darling's Proposal for rehabilitation of silver has naturally interested the Rar.d. Dr. Samuel Evaixs, the distinguished economist chairman of Crown Mines, says that the 'scheme is impracticable and means as far as the Union is99 words
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Article127 1931-01-30 12 Radio to Foil Armed Kidnappers. Shanghai, Jan. 23. A comprehensive scheme for *:iorc effective police protection against armed kidnapping In the Settlement, submitted to the Municipal Council by the Commissioner of Police, has received its approval, and will come into operation as soon as possible. Summarised, the proposals127 words
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Article87 1931-01-30 12 Other Signatories and New British Agreement. I Reutrr fc Service. 1 London, Jan. 18. In the House of Commons Mr. G. Lambert i Lab. South Molton) asked what were the views of the signatories of the Washington Boxer Indemnity Treaty of 1922 anent "preferential treatment to be87 words
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Article737 1931-01-30 12 A DELAYED REPORT. Vagrancy Conditions in Malaya. (By Our Indian Correspondent). It ts too late and, perhaps, absurd to review now a Government annual report on events that occurred the year before last. And yet It was only about a fortnight ago that I received the "Annual737 words
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Article64 1931-01-30 12 DXlt. Decree for Woman Oriental Student. [neuter's Service.] London. Jan. 29. The University of London has conferred Uhe degree of Doctor of Literature in Oriental Languages (Chinese) on Miss Evangeline D. Edwards, teacher in the School of Oriental Studies, London, and formerly a teacher in China. This is64 words
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Article111 1931-01-30 12 Emergency Floating Gear for Ail-Metal Planes. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Jan. 28. The Under-Secretary for Air. Mr. P. Montague, in reply to a question in the House of Commons, said experiments on giving buoyancy to all-metal aircraft had been successful and an order had been given that111 words
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Article768 1931-01-30 12 HER AUSTRALIAN FLIGHT. Malayan Section Given Prominence. I From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 2. Miss Amy Johnson was the speaker at a meeting of the Royal Empire Society on Monday last, when she spoke on "With Jason j to Australia." Sir Archibald Weigall presided. It768 words
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Article39 1931-01-30 12 Joffre's Chief-of-Staff When War Started. [Reuter's Service.] Paris, Jan. 29. The death has occurred of General Berthelot, Marshal Joffre's Chief-of-Staff at the outbreak of the War. He had a leg amputated scon after Marshal Joffre's operation.39 words
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Article107 1931-01-30 12 Lahore Indian Editor Fined. [Reutcr's Service.] Lahore, Jan. 29. The question of copyright in news is raised by the action by the Associated Press of India against the Daily Siyasat. Lahore, for copying Associated Press news from the Tribune. Lahore, thus infringing copyright existing In this107 words
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Article24 1931-01-30 12 King's Aunt Maintains Her Strength. [Reuter's Service.] London, Jan. 28. A bulletin says that Princess Beatrice maintained her strength during the day.24 words
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230 1931-01-30 12 LEAGUE INCIDENT. "Atmosphere of Bitterness and Irritation." [Reuter's Service.] Geneva. Jan. 28. The Opium Committee's proceedings to-day were characterized by a more coiiiial atmosphere I than that prevailing yesterday. Follow inn Sir John Campbell's expose, M. Sato (Japan) furnished his proposed explanations, showing230 words
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Article141 1931-01-30 12 £100,000 for London Hospitals. I Reuters Sorvice.] London, Jan. 28. I Sir Otto Beit, the South African millionaire, who left £3.784.000. bequeathed £290.000 to English charities, including £100.000 to London hospitals and a number of old masters to the National Gallery. I f British Radio— Official141 words
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Article104 1931-01-30 12 i Bandits Held at Bay in Flooded Plantation. [Reuter's Service.] Luxor. Eg>pt, Jan. 28. Over 300 police surrounded a sugarcane plantation to-day and kept up a furious battle with bandits who had previously fired on a car near Deirbahari containing the wages of the staff of the104 words
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Article227 1931-01-30 12 Opening Meeting oi New Session. The opening meeting of Uie 44th. session o1 the Straits Chinese Reading Club was held in the Institution Hull of the CCA. (PrtDtef Street) on Monday. Rev. W. Munv.y presided over a record attendance of old and nev, members; and in227 words
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Article131 1931-01-30 12 Annual Vestry Meeting. The annual vestry meeting of the congregation of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin. i Kuala Lumpur, wn-, hold in the Parish Hall on Sunday evening, the Chaplain of £>lam*cr. the Rev. P. W. J. Reynolds, bung in the ch-jiir. The report131 words
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959 1931-01-30 12 THE INDIAN POSITION. Reviewed at Liberal Function. L<>.-;'.- Tin- Harcourt Room la u mons v.-is tha MOW Ol ni when the Brill* Literal the Indian Liberal ni nbl I Table OMfMCIIM. Mr Isaar ■the gathering included all the i.i,,-. with the exception of sir959 words
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Article1389 1931-01-30 13 Some Attractive Games. [From Our Own Correspondent.] London, Dec. 28. There has been a good. deal of Rugby in the past week, though naturally not so much as Association. The Old Merchant Taylors and the Watsonians have been touring the West. The Taylors lost to Cardiff (3—20). beat1,389 words
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Article428 1931-01-30 13 Mr. A. W. Carr and the Notts Captaincy. [Prom Our Own Correspondent. 1 London. Dec. 28. Mr. A. W. Carr has been asked to resign the captaincy of Notts County cricket ieam. Mr. Carr stated that he had be c n in nursing home in London. "I428 words
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Article303 1931-01-30 13 Larger Deductions Postponed. (From Oui Own Correspondents London, Dec. 28. In the New Year the Racecourse Betting Control Board will probably have to increase the amount deduced from Tote bets from 6 per cent, to 10 per cent. Although this year's turnover will exceed £3.000,000. there will be303 words
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Advertisement252 1931-01-30 13 V^ \X There is a variety of Try'., Carter Chocolate jPHniIJ^FmBIMJ TL<* handy hygenic carton jß^^J^T^rr^S keeps the chocolate tresh Pj*Nffi<3?MffBr^ to the last piece. limed by the House of Fry, Eunbl rhed 17*8 6NERVE *^fe PAlNS^>> §7 N nuishment of the nerves and 1 1 1 1\ "A liue>tion252 words
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Advertisement270 1931-01-30 13 BUY BRITISH GOODS f Zl^^^Bh hß^Ba k^Sol^^^ a. <► Australia's Health-Giving Wines. jt rich ruby port type— burgundy V X RICH WHITE PORT TYPE— CHABLIS RICH TAWNY PORT TYPE— SHERRY TYPE. Y Obtain:ibt« at all Stores. JS Henry Waugh Co,. Ltd. fftc long** 1 I^ MM^!T'!fMl| f mM bV |i270 words
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Advertisement468 1931-01-30 14 EUerman Bucknall Steamship Co* LtdL (Inoorporatatt Hl England). PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (VIA POSITS AMD SUEZ CAM At). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. muiiiii ■jl CITY OF JUtxOe I^ >^ STEAMER M» M HOMEWARDS. sjs. «rA^M««mi poj. Havre, London, Rotterdam and468 words
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Advertisement492 1931-01-30 14 P. O. British India and Apc&r Lines. (Incorporated in England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO I 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. Dw Da. Twnnai Singapore. Tonnage, Stagaattt, 1931. KASHMIR 9,000 May492 words
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Advertisement762 1931-01-30 15 O. S. K. Lane. Lo? Aa^pelea and New York:— (from Kobe) rjbprcsj Freight Service.] Sanyo Maru Peb. 23 fjctorta Geattle and Vancouver:— (from Kobe* t Arabia Maru Feb. 26 u>ad< n rolterdam. Hamburg (Bromen> »td AMMMPi Atlas Mani Feb. 16 17 Ourb. n. Port Eli7i\beth, Cape Tov n, Rio de762 words
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Advertisement492 1931-01-30 15 Lj TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON, P FROM SINGAPORE AMD PENANG via COLOMBO, SUE* t* POST SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES AND GENOA. t- Atl f M**nm Leave Arrive ft»,. infinang. Mew Yoik» f Pres. Hayea Feb. 2 Feb. 5 Feb. 10 Feb IT Wp. Pres. Fillmore Feb. If Feb. 19492 words
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Advertisement966 1931-01-30 15 K. P. EVi, KONINRLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OP BATAVIA.] (Incorporated in Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVEKNMKTT. Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to: Passage, Freights, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. ■epreMniaUTes la the Straits Scttleinenta (Singapore and Penan* j of tho TRAVtLLEE 3 OFFICIAL966 words
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Advertisement605 1931-01-30 16 Burns Philp line. (Incorporated In Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND* EayHsr irv**^»y sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 torn) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The a*. Is ooe of the largest and flneat steamers trading to Australia Oablns dt luxe,605 words
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Advertisement499 1931-01-30 16 gaj|^> LLOYD. (Incorporated Id Germany). The undernoted are the Company'! intended fixtures: OUTWARDS. PAftHMmuiKKN For Manila, Bong Kong, Kf*1 1 i <w g, Shanghai, Chemulpo, Taku. Dalny and Tatagtau Feb. 3 t DBBSATJ For Saigon, Kagoya, Yokohama, Kobe, Osaka and Mbji Feb. 6 ALLER Hong Kong, Bhanghat, Kobe, Taku, Dalny499 words
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Advertisement531 1931-01-30 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. lnc (Incorporated la UAA.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Due New MB. BILVERWILLOW In Port Feb 1 Mar MB. SILVIEKYEW Feb. 3 Feb. 9 Ullr For rates and other particulars please apply to AGENTS SINGAPORE,531 words
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Miscellaneous681 1931-01-30 16 MAIL DESPATCHES, BY TRAIN, g Kuala Pahang. Pekan. Sungel Lembtn Kuantan (fla Gemas end Jeran- V tot) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 41 a.m Bangta* every Thursday 6 a.m Kota Tumi, Brrwnban, Kuala Lumpur. ft Ipoh, Tainmg, Penang and Kedah gfilantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6 p.ro. Kota681 words
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Miscellaneous59 1931-01-30 16 Toba, Dut. 684, from Djambi 29, for Djambi 31. Togian, Dut. 672, from Pontianak 29, for Pontlanak 31. CLEARANCES. Jan. 29. Mijer, Van Heutsz, Juno, Tinombo (Dut); Gladys (Sar); Anatina (Nor); Louis Sade, Jean Riquicr (Fch); Sophie Rickmeir (Ger); Talamba, Kedah, Flevo, Mahidol, Kola Nam Sang, Karuah, Rusa, Rahman, Sin59 words
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Article558 1931-01-30 17 A Consul's Power in A Foreign Port. of correspondence which has i between a shipmaster and the secre- Uw Imperial Merchant Service Guild i .»n has arLsen as to whether the < ..t a foreign port can legally restrict a i > rifM to a free selection558 words
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Article341 1931-01-30 17 Famous World Cruiser on Sixth Trip. Ite Red Star liner Belgenland. which left ■n rort on December 15. will arrive here B Peb 26. with a full complement of pasOQ a pleasure cruise around the world. T:::- wtntoi the Belgenland visits practically I the places that have seen341 words
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Article38 1931-01-30 17 Many Arrests Reported. Constantinople, Dec. 21. I rrew of the Soviet cruiser Proflntem •mied with the intention of surrendering to "»e Bulgarian authorities at Varna. T he attempt failed, and numerous arrests Wl^rt made38 words
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Article523 1931-01-30 17 A Young Shipowner's Remedies. Prominence Is given In the Annual Review of Lloyds List, to an article on the Position of Tramp Shipping by Mr. E. H. Watte, the chairman of Watts. Watts and Co.. who writes as a young shipowner. He points out that he did not523 words
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Article438 1931-01-30 17 Curious lion? Kong: Case. Further evidence was given before Mr. Lindsell, at the Central Police Court. Hong Kong, last week, in the trial of twelve boatmen on charges arising out of the recent attack on a junk on the high seas, when the accused, alleged pirates,438 words
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Article554 1931-01-30 17 Patents Extension for Ten Years. An extension for ten years, the maximum extension allowed by the Patents Act, has been granted by Mr. Justice Luxmoor in the Chancery Division to Mr. Sidney George Brown, electrical engineer, and managing director of S. O. Brown, Ltd., for two patents554 words
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Article316 1931-01-30 17 Lowering of First Class Passage Rates Reported. According to a China contemporary, the Nippon Yusen Kaisha contemplates lowering the first class passenger fare on the European line in order to attract passengers. The new rates will probably be enforced from July tWs year. According to one report,316 words
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Article142 1931-01-30 17 Experiment with High-Pressure Turbine. The experimental destroyer Acheron, being constructed by Messrs. John I Thomycroft and Co., has been nearly completed, and is expected to undergo trials shortly. It is anticipated that with the new type of Parsons high-pressure turbine being installed, she may prove to be142 words
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Advertisement288 1931-01-30 17 I rou WAivr ro be I I CONVINCED. I I Right, Let us give you a ride in I the New and Improved Chevrolet, f I Real Value Full Equipment Eco- f I nomy Comfort Six Cylinder f Power enough and to spare. t Note die Price I I Tourer288 words
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Article457 1931-01-30 18 HEARTBROKEN OWNERS. Faithful Pets Which Cannot be Paid For. London. Dec. 31. If you have a hard hearj; you can stand on (Chelsea Bridge these day* and watch heartbroken dog-ownere leading their pets to the Battersea Dogs' Home. A Daily Express representative stood there foi457 words
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Article256 1931-01-30 18 Business Man-Husband of a London Actress. N«w York, Dec. t». As a result of a 3 a.m. fall from a fourthstorey flat In a New York apartment house Mr. John J. McGraw, an insurance broker, who was said to be the husband of a revue actress256 words
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Article185 1931-01-30 18 Cheaper Fares and Accelerated Services Recommended* Lonion, Jan. 9. The final report of the Royal Commission ou Transport, of which Sir Arthur Griffith-Bos-cawen Is Chairman, now Issued, recommends in fleet cheaper fares and accelerated services. The summary conclusions deal with railways, highways, tramways, canals, harbours, docks and185 words
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Article38 1931-01-30 18 Capt. Kingdon Ward, the naturalist and explorer, has arrived with the Earl of Cranbrook at Myttkyina, Burma, from the upper reaches of the Irrawaddy, where they have been seeking specimens of the flora and fauna of the region.38 words
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Article261 1931-01-30 18 Seeing and Hearing Talkies in Tour Own House. Lttnion, Jan. 9. Increased power of technical refinement and the co-operation of the Broadcasting Authority are now reported to be the only desiderata for the development of a system to enable people to see and hear talkies in their261 words
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Article81 1931-01-30 18 I The report of proceedings of the Finance Committee meeting held on Dec. 30 refers, inter alia to votes of $30,000 on account of the repatriation of destitute and decrepit Chinese, a sum of $113,000 having been added since the original provision of $1,400 was made in the estimates, and81 words
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Advertisement351 1931-01-30 18 TIME! The essence of all business and the governing feature of our pleasure. Keep an accurate check upon it by installing one of our new line of DASHBOARD CLOCKS in your car. Borneo Motors Ltd* Singapore, Penan*, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Seremban and Haadyat "-———"The Blood U the Stream ofLife*—*351 words
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Advertisement339 1931-01-30 18 BANKING, CHARTERED BANIt OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital in 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches: Alar Star Hong Kong [Saigon Amritsar Iloilo Semarang339 words
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Advertisement510 1931-01-30 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated In England). Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed 1,800,000 Paid-up 1,050,000 Resenre Fund and Rest 1,645,505 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq., J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelford. Esq., Sir Thomas Catto, Bart. LONDON BANKERS.510 words
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Advertisement182 1931-01-30 18 JNSURANCE. I THE x^^ SOUTH f^r:| BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY, LlMll D FIRE, MARINE, TRANSIT AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES L. C. MARGOLIOUTH, Manager Office: 2. Finlayson Green PERSONAL ACCIDENTS. FATAL ACCIDENTS are everyday poKibiiiti* HAVE you made provision for the protection of your dependents should such182 words
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Article923 1931-01-30 19 Some American Views. j- continuous fall in commodity prices canperiit very much longer, says Tin, the :..il of Um Anglo-Oriental Mining CorporaH has been a long lane and the turning be very far away. Although business Itf l; fUi on the doun grade, and none the923 words
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Article474 1931-01-30 19 Latest Library Additions. The following publications were received or issued by the Department of Statistics SS and F.M.S during the week ending Januar> 27th. and are available for public use in the Reference Library, Pullerton Building. Smgapore Issued by the Department: Nil. Received by the Departmont Burma: Report474 words
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Article87 1931-01-30 19 [British Radio Official Service] Ragby. Jan. 28. Foreign exchanges are. Am >terdam 12.07 4 Athens 375, Bombay ls. 5 Sd.. Berlin 20.43 V Brusselr, 34.83. Bucharest 818 Rio 4 3-16, Buenos Aires 34 3-16. Copenhagen 18.16, Geneva 25 10. Helsir.elors 192"\. Hong Kong ll*,d. Lisbon 108 25. Madrid 47.40,87 words
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Article129 1931-01-30 19 A crop of 805.6801b. was harvested by tlie Simgei Batu u Rubber Fst°.tes for ihe year ended June 30 (against 743.2601b Tor 1928-29), of which 749.6541b. were sold and realized an averags grcs. price of TJTd. per lb (againrt 10.44d >. Th i dJrcclors have decided thit unless 'h* price129 words
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Article438 1931-01-30 19 To-Day 's Price Changes. EXCHANGE RATES. January 29. SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2j3 7|B London, 3 months' sight 2 3 27|32 London. 60 days' sight 2|3 25 32 London 30 days' sight 2 3 3 4 London, demand 2j3 23 32 London. T. T. 2!3 lljie Lyons and Paris,438 words
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Article901 1931-01-30 19 THURSDAY, JAN. 29TH. CLOSING QUOTATIONS. Bayers setters. Asam Kumbang <£> 2ls 22s 6d Ayer Hitams Tm (ss) n s 6d 12s 4v._ cd. Bangrm Tin H S 6d 12s 6d Batang Padang (sl> 10 15 Batu Caves (81) 50 55 Bukit Arang (81) 35 40 Burmah Malay901 words
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Article552 1931-01-30 19 Visit to the Lilburne Shaft. In connection with the recent report of an important new strike of ore at Mm Raub mine& the following extracts from the report of a visit paid by a Malay Mail representative will be found of interest: The visit was hastily arranged552 words
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93 1931-01-30 19 January 2f)tli.. 11 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers. R.S.S. equal to London Standard, Spot 12% 12 s Standard R.S.S. on Tender Feb. 12", 13 March 13 13 Feb.-March 12 7^ 13 's April-June IBS 13 T s July -Sept. 14 14 1 4 Tone of Market93 words
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Article82 1931-01-30 19 Sendayan and Soember Ajoe Optimistic. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 London, Jan. 29. Tiu« annual mutiny ox Sendayan to-day adopted the annual report, which showed prom of f»9 on the year. The enn-jany is ceasing tapping on 850 acres. It is believed that the company will emerge safely82 words
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Article118 1931-01-30 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT. Singapore, Jan. !>J). To-day the .hare market is again devoid of feature and just as stagnant as it hM b?cn all the week. Tin Shares are all easier— Miridl- priew b::hv>:-- Kuc-hais 80. Penav.ats 50, Kintas 1.04. and Malaya Consols. 19'... Sungei Lnas are steady at118 words
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Article127 1931-01-30 19 MACPHAIL CO. DAILY REPORT. Singapore, Jan. 29. Tin. Steady. Pangntja Rivers 3s 4s. Rahmans 65 70. Taipings 35 40. Kintas 103 108. Hitam Tins 21 26. Talam Mines 57^. 62 p ungahs 14s 6d. 15s 6d. Malay Consols 19 21. Paroi Tin par.. Kuchais 79 83. Johans 26 29. Idris127 words
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Article74 1931-01-30 19 Singapore. j an 29. Since the date of our last report the market has been steady, but quiet and Inclining towards dullness, with no outstanding feature. At the time of writing prices in Singapore, London and New York are 11%, 4d. and 8 <gold). which show losses of74 words
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Article216 1931-01-30 19 Mr. W. A. Addinsell and the Future. Incidentally. I may also tell you that we are no mem contributors to the Government Exchequiv. In respect of the past year, while we distribute to shareholders £37.500. we pay in royalty to the Government of Malaya £14.667. and in216 words
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Article129 1931-01-30 19 From Great Britain cornea the report of new developments in the application of rubber as a protective coating on Duralumin and other aluminium alloys used In aircraft manufacture. to prevent corrosion. Heretofore various methods of painting or electro-deposition of an oxide film on metal have not proved entirely satisfactory because129 words
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Advertisement76 1931-01-30 19 ASSETS EXCEED mfiOOfiOO. ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $38 000 000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, MOT®. Rs3B o0 000 (Incorporated in Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: Zl Old Jewry EC The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the76 words
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Advertisement61 1931-01-30 19 IW A. D. 1720. j (two hundred and ten years ago.) There were no Telegraphs m m Cables m h n Telephones •—and the General Post Office had only just been opened with a very elementary service. j BUT— The Royal Exchange Assurance wa» founded that year and proved to61 words
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Article564 1931-01-30 20 THE SCOTTISH XV. Efforts to Solve Half Back I Problem. The XV chosen to represent Scotland against Wales in the international Rugby tournament at Cardiff on February 7 which, with three exceptions (G. P. S. McPherson, the Edinburgh Academical, for J. E. Hutton, the Harlequins centre, and564 words
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Article72 1931-01-30 20 Bristol Lose to the Navy. London. Jan. 21. Playing to-day on the Clubs ground the Navy beat Bristol by eight point* to nil. This was Bristol's fourth defeat out of 20 matches. The Royal Air Force, on their own ground, drew with Cambridge University 19 19.72 words
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Article142 1931-01-30 20 Welch Inter-Company SemiFinal Decided. As was to be expected, in view of the fact that they had twice drawn before, the game between D (M.G.) Co.. and C Co., in the Welch Regiment) inter-Company eemi-ftnal on the B.C.C. Padang last evening was a sterling light for points. The pace142 words
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Article127 1931-01-30 20 Sir T. G. Dcvitt's Severe Injuries. There will be genuine regret among all "Rugger" men at the possibility of Sir T. G Devitt, the International wing three-quarter and Cambridge Blue, being unable to play the game again. Devitt recently suffered such severe injuries that although, fortunately,127 words
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Article228 1931-01-30 20 TWO TEAM MEMBERS. Singapore May See the Satos in Action. In addition to the possible visit of S. D. Andrews, the former New Zealand champion and Cambridge lawn tennis blue, Singapore will probably have the pleasure of seeing two of Japan's leading players in action228 words
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Article119 1931-01-30 20 Japanese Davis Cup Team Invited. [From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Jan. 29. At the annual meeting of the Perak Tennis Association last night most of the officers were re-elected and dates of the annual competitions fixed, including two matches each with Selangor and Penang Club, a doubles competition119 words
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Article211 1931-01-30 20 Great Display in Bengal Championship. Calcutta, Jan. 22. Miss Jenny Sandison. who is confidently expected to add m IM collection of tennis trophies by winning all three pocsic? titles in ihe Bengal Championships, gave a magnificent exhibition here to-day to win the doubles champ'onship with Mrs. Simon211 words
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Article84 1931-01-30 20 Does Manila Course in Sixty-Six. Manila. Jan. 21. "Wild Bill" Mehlhorn and Bobby Cruiekshank, the U.S. professional golfers, won the first 18-hole match from Larry Montes and R Gonzales, the Filipino pros, by 5 and 4. Mehlhorn gave an outstanding perfonnanof by going round in 66, thus breaking84 words
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Article79 1931-01-30 20 Championship Final This Afternoon. The final of the B.C.C. bowls championship will be played this afternoon between 7 Sands and H. Gray. After the match the President (Mr. C. Salter) will present the prizes. The doubles handicap final was played yesterday afternoon and resulted in a win foi79 words
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Article27 1931-01-30 20 Sultan Khan Wins Fifth Game. London, lan. 23. Semmering. In the fifth game in the Chess Tournament Sultan Khan beat Tartakower in 87 moves.27 words
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Article46 1931-01-30 20 Two teams of the Welch Regiment will appear In water polo matches against the Swimming Club on Sunday morning, when a large attendance of members Is anticipated. This will be the last appearance of the Regiment before their departure from Singax>re.46 words
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Article597 1931-01-30 20 INDIAN PLAYERS. "A Wealth of Talent in the Country. I Bombay, Jan. 24. Jack Hobbs and Herbert Sutcliffe sailed lor England to-day. In a special Interview, these famous cricket-] era gave their Impressions of the game as played In this country. "There is no doubt," said597 words
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Article318 1931-01-30 20 End of the East Indies Tour Incident. All the soccer players from Shanghai who took part In the tour of the East Indies and Malaya last year and against whom charges of violating their amateur status were brought In Shanghai, have been found to have con- >318 words
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Article27 1931-01-30 20 [Reuter's Service.] London, lan. 29. The following League football games were played to-day: SECOND DIVISION. Preston 1, Bradford 1. NORTHERN SECTION. Barrow J, Crewe r27 words
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Article677 1931-01-30 20 151ST FOUR-FIGURE BREAK Chances Against Newman Discussed. L— i irnn, Jan. 17. In the friendly match which has Just concluded between Lindrum and McConachy, Llndrum won by 4,418. Lindrum 23,801 McConachy (received 7,000) ***** Edinburgh.— Playing 18,000 up against Davis to-day, Lindrum completed his 151st four figure677 words
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Article254 1931-01-30 20 Results of Closing Stages. .The results of the ties played at the Japanese Club last Saturday were as follows: 3rd. and 4th. Place Tie. Chow Wai Sum (C.C.A.A.) beat Tan Miang Kang (A.A.A.) 3—l. Final Tie. Tay Kwee Liang (A.A.A.) beat Lum Weng Kee (C.C.W.A.A.) 3 2. The254 words
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Article40 1931-01-30 20 The Ladies' Bogey Competition of the Singapore Golf Club for February will be played on Monday the 9th prox., and not on the 2nd prox. as previously announced on account of that day being a bank holiday.40 words
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Article32 1931-01-30 20 In the Scottish Cup matches on Jan. 17 Boyd scored five goals for Clyde; McGillivray four and Tolland three of Ayr United's eleven; Stevenson four for Motherwell; and Fleming three for Rangers.32 words
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Advertisement187 1931-01-30 20 "MOUTRIE I PIANOS I NOW I AT jg We are now in a position to offer our pianos I at reduced prices, but it may be only possible i to do so for a short period, therefore make your j purchase now. I Prices front $570 less 15 per cent187 words
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