The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 16 February 1931
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Title Section20 1931-02-16 1 The Singapore Free Press N O. IW6I. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, SJ3. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article571 1931-02-16 1 The Spanish Cabinet has resigned and there is a feeling that the country's future may soon be m the melting pot— Page 11. Gandhi has sent a letter to the Viceroy suggesting a meeting for a talk across the table as man to man-— Page 11. It571 words
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Article1314 1931-02-16 1 Keene lived m a two-roomed cottage with his spaniels. Nobody kept house for him; he rose late and cooked his own breakfast; often at eleven m the morning the smell of frying bacon would be wafted to me over the dilapidated wall of what had once been a1,314 words
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Advertisement150 1931-02-16 1 KELVINATOR rr TRIC REFRIGERATORS IF YOU INVESTIGATE YOU'LL KELVINATE GETZ BROS. CO. (Incorporated In U.S.A.) |fS Service 55, Robinson Road [RAFFLES HOTELI ROOMS WITH MODERN SANITARY ARRANGEMENTS. 1 I THIS EVENING 6.15. > I TEA DANCE MONIA LITTER'S CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA 1 j GRILL ROOM I SPECIAL DISH TO-NIGHT j ROAST150 words
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Advertisement294 1931-02-16 1 *TWO MINDS.WITH BUT A SINGLE THOUGHT- il I I M jj M 9 ALISTEF? E T C2.LTD., EUROPE#HOTEL| w w^ w-^ I SPECIAL NOTICE. i THE MANAGEMENT HAVE MUCH PLEASURE jjj IN ANNOUNCING THE EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT ji OF ROBERT DRESCHER'S FAMOUS VIENNESE BAND AS FROM MARCH IST. W I 1294 words
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Advertisement84 1931-02-16 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Cinema quide Pages 2 and 3. Whiteaway's table ware Page 6. Peps for coughs and colds Page 7. New quick cooking Quaker Oats Page 6. Ovaltine the tonic food beverage Page 5. Robinson's are agents for Staples mattressesPage 11. Diamond aluminium ware at John Little's Page 10. Borneo84 words
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Advertisement20 1931-02-16 1 KELVINATOR ELECTRIC REFRIGERATORS IP YOU INVESTIGATE YOU'LL KELVINATE GETZ BROS. CO. (Incorporated In U.S. A.) Sales -Service 55, Robinson Road20 words
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Article199 1931-02-16 2 M.i 1. it Boatmen and Chinese r Labourers Fight. iFrom Oui Own Correspond nO Malacca. Feb. If. HiJacr-a A^iicultural Medical Board is holding a tiffin next Sunday at the Malacca Club %o welccmt' Dr. H L. Hoops and bid lareweU u> Dr. Stubbs Ifr. B Smith of Tftnfkah199 words
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Article189 1931-02-16 2 I Disappointment Over Abandoned Tennis Tournament. (From Our o*n CanMpondent.) Malacca. Fob. 15. The Malacca Club's open invitation lawn |mni?» tournament, which it was intended to hold during the holidays has been abandoned, certain arrangements vftth the Singapore Mlthorltlei hKVtag Mkn through. Much disaDpoinfmcr.t and disgust h felt189 words
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Article57 1931-02-16 2 Change of Programme To-night. The programme at the Capitol Theatre is being <-hanp»d to-night. Dixiana. after an exceptionally good run. making way for Warner Bros." dramatic taking, singing and dancing maivtl. Sonp of tht West, m which John Boles is starred with Viviemie Segal. Joe E. "Brown, and57 words
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Article46 1931-02-16 2 Mr. J A. Huntfr returns from home leave towards the end of March, and will resum? duties as- Seoretnr\' to the Redden*. Selangor. Mr W R. Beyd. who has bee 1 Secretary to tht Resident during Mr. Hunter's leave, will go on kav on April 3rd.46 words
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Advertisement292 1931-02-16 2 Special of^eru Midgley's Emollient Shaving Stick. TOGETHER WITH 1 PACKET OF Wardcnia Gillette Type Uazor Blades. AT THE BARGAIN PRICE OF 65 CENTS. MEDICAL HALL LTD. Battery Road. Prompt attention 1o Post Orders. DISTINCTIVELY f DIFFERENT Whore SHALL we dine j to-nisht 1 f\INING at home becomes very J monotonous292 words
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Advertisement96 1931-02-16 2 !iaiMiyiUiUi!ii!MWßaaf^^ Reopening with jj I" LADIES of 1 i LEISURE"! FEATURING: X 1 BARBARA STANWYCK. LOWEL SHERMAN I RALPH GRAVES, ETC. g Opening Date: Saturday Next at 6.15 and r j O O O Q• O O O O O_O O| 7 6.15 TONIGHT 9.15 WARNER BROS. presents The Greatest96 words
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Advertisement241 1931-02-16 2 I 16.1 5| TO NIGHT $M w Positively Last \i»/ir I 1 B ■■> ta^Bß a^HB 4 I FARRTI I I g im r\ is k-L I MAUREEN O'SULLIVAN I m TTVT li 1 If" H ''TkPrmccsundthePi^jl SUPPORTED BY I 4 I BEATRICE LlilFE I hi 1 l^ TVT i241 words
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Miscellaneous156 1931-02-16 2 PTHE WEEK. Monday. 16th. High Wat«r 09.39. 88 ft 23 15. 8.3 ft. FHOtiMrll: SC.C. vs. RE.. Podang. Qfcnmercia] Cup Fraser ar.d Neaw vs. Ho H< nc. Bank Staaiuni. Wi.'infii ■> l'ooke^- match. Jaku) BeBM 5 p.m. Tuesday. 17tb. High Waifr. 10 20. M fl ?3.40. 8.5 ft. Chinese NV-v156 words
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Article367 1931-02-16 3 PRISONERS OBJECT. Messages to Outside World. Zxpstiences during four years' imprisonment m Soviet gaols are related by Vladimir Brunovsky m his book, "The Methods of the Ogpu," published by Harper and Brothers, 9s. The author, when m the employ of the Soviets, was arrested on a367 words
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Article470 1931-02-16 3 A Home Newspaper Controversy. A mmM contrjovnqr hai recently been raging m the eorrespondencs columm of Th Observer as to Urn eorreel spelUns of Ifohaouned's name. Professor d Wlnton Thomaf, Protestor of Hebrew and Oriental Languages, Dartem University, wrote m the closing stages of the disput. thai the pref470 words
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Article85 1931-02-16 3 Why Miss Winifred Spooner Likes Flying. Reading. Jan. It. gf&M Winifred Bpooner, xhe airwoman, who ItMi at Souwi Drivv. WftdaftaUß <B.?rki:), was flntd £1 13s. at Reading to-day for leavtnf her motor-car m the sti >ec wiihout ngtatl and for obst::uct:'or). When Superintendent dborne f?A'.\85 words
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Article11 1931-02-16 3 Mr. C. D. Ahearne has been appointed Controller of Labour, Malaya.11 words
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Advertisement141 1931-02-16 3 I ALHAMBRA P op^i ft 8- TOM ORROW at tKe Matinee p The*ee Shows: 3p.m. 6.15 9.15. I EL BBIMDEL 'fe^i^^H I V MAUREEN OSULLIVAN JOHN GAP9iCK •^^^\^»l3BS6&\^BH V V MARjOR.EWH.TE FRANK ALBERTSON '^^^^^S^^ X A Or cd b x Dft VlD BUTLER ,5* I SPECIAL HOLIDAY MATINEES A/sj on141 words
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Advertisement286 1931-02-16 3 I Estate Trust Agencies i I (1927) Limited. i j BRANCHES ML First Cross Street MALACCA. j JJ» y?^t Street PENANG. 14, Klyne Street KUALA LUMPUR. i i Registered by and Security deposited with Sfi the Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, S Guardians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised286 words
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Murder by Legacy
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Article1768 1931-02-16 4 (Continued). STRANGE HAPPENINGS IN A TRAIN. F^ICK and Carl Rayner had reserved places at the same table m the dining car as Lucienne and Miss Roper, and as they took their scats they glanced around for signs of the clergyman, but he was not to be seen. Probably,1,768 words
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Article1121 1931-02-16 4 TARLTON TAKES A BISK. A crowd of Interested passengers followed the little group that accompanied the unconscious girl into the corridor and there was a buzz of excited conversation. Dick had picked her up bodily himself and carried her to the small compartment to which the doctor and1,121 words
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Article53 1931-02-16 4 German Student Falls m Crevasse. London, Feb. 4. Zermatt. Another skiing tragedy is reported. A German student named Jacob Allendoerfer was descending Breithorn with two companions, when he fell into a crevasse and was trapped «m it for five hours. He died before his companions were able53 words
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Article421 1931-02-16 4 COW ROY ESCORT. Penniless Lad's Rise to Fame. Oklahoma City, Jan. 12. Another illustration of the romance of American opportunity reached tis climax here today when Mr. William Murray, better known as "Alfalfa Bill," was inaugurated as Governor of Oklahoma m the most simple ceremony421 words
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Article136 1931-02-16 4 Ex-Detective Celebrates His 80th Birthday. Oldest pensioner of the Metropolitan Police. ex-Detective Caleb Skeats has just celebrated his 80th birthday at Southgate, N. He first joined the force m 1868. and wa* attached to Bow-street station. He earned 18 shillings a week. He has lived at Southgate for136 words
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Article141 1931-02-16 4 Sir John Simon's Attack on Government. London, Feb. 1. A trenchant attack on the Government was delivered by Sir John Simon m a speech at South Molton, Devon to-day. He said it was impossible for Liberals, with their great tradition, to acquiesce m a course of conduct which141 words
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Article128 1931-02-16 4 Dancer's Novel Colour Effects to Tone with Her Clothes. Mile. D. Shoara Salt Lobel, a beautiful Rumanian dancer, who sailed for New York from Liverpool m the Scythia, had all her luggage coloured to match her clothes "You will see that the outside of my luggage matches128 words
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Article99 1931-02-16 4 The Government Gazette states: The following order dated October 22nd. 1930, issued by the Government of Madras is hereby brought to the notice of local employers of South Indian skilled labour: The Government of India have approved the levy of a fee m respect of dependents of skilled workers emigrating99 words
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Advertisement298 1931-02-16 4 They Do Not Fear This Trying Climate. This wise couple appreciate the necessity ofhtrin* reserves ef energy and power m this exacting climate, and like thousands of others they hivt found that Hall's Wine supplies these rtscrrss. If you suffer from depression, nerves, lets of appetite or weakness take Hall's298 words
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Article686 1931-02-16 5 LAW ENFORCEMENT. Police Problems Studied at Nanking. Nanking, Jan. 25. The Bth and concluding general meetings of the National Civil Affairs Conference was held yesterday under the chairmanship of Minister Liv Shang-ching when a number of proposals relating to the census of population, registration of births and686 words
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Article165 1931-02-16 5 Regular Atlantic Air Trips m 20 Years. Regular time-tables for aeroplane services across the Atlantic for aeroplanes, not airships. This was the prediction of a state of affairs m 20 years' time made by Sir Alfred Yarrow, who began life as an engineer by climbing aboard vessels arriving165 words
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Article29 1931-02-16 5 Artistic culture is a highly dangerous thing unless it is oxygenated by fresh air from the everyday life, needs, and conditions of our own time.— Mr. J. E. Barton.29 words
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Advertisement168 1931-02-16 5 fTUNNELITE I BRITISH RAPID HARDENING CEMENT Sole Agents [African Eastern (Malaya) Ltd. I Singapore Penang. Customers 1 are assured of the CHOICEST qualities when purchasing Haddock— Herrings Lemon Soles iom FRgSFLFQCD s and REFRIGERATING Co., LIMITED Recover^ Scarcely a man or woman can hope to go through life without the168 words
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Advertisement182 1931-02-16 5 jyjERRY and happy— full of energy and romping fun their glorious health is derived from nourishment and from that source alone. The energy and vitality that children are so prodigal m spending has to be made good from the energy-creating elements to be obtained only from nourishment. They are growing182 words
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Advertisement65 1931-02-16 5 ATrue Beer-is BilFs Beer The Golden Colour The Invigorating Taste is Distinctive SOLE p TT QT /Anp (D i^ Til SINGAPORE. AGENTS. VJ, Il > iJLUJ ViO>, Llfl,& PENANG. I Keiller s of Dundee I 1 Delicious Products 1 1 LITTLE CHIP ORANGE MARMALADE I AiJiJv/I\ 1 LLtLJ |x\lVl»3 SIME65 words
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Article1198 1931-02-16 6 Story of Capt. Webb's Death Retold. This is an age of daring. Mi:-s Mercedes Glcitze. an English woman, intends to make an effort to swim across Cook Strait m New Zea- j IMML There is no record of this having c% r er j been done. No1,198 words
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Article81 1931-02-16 6 Plans for Flight to India. London, I <••■.. 4. Lord Wmirrgdon's son. Captain Freeman Thotias. told a Renter's rrpresentative to-day of \n ununnally interrsting tyre of aeroplane Rt present beaag consm»?ted at Bhoreham, In ivhich he and his v;ife intend to fly to India m October to81 words
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Article147 1931-02-16 6 Mr. B. TV. Allen, has been appointed a T of the Peace for Si! gn pore. The death occurred m Penang on Sunday of Mr. Chcsh Choo Yew at the age of 90. He commenced life as a chin chew, at Lanr>i<*t, Sumatra, and was for about two years trading147 words
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Article204 1931-02-16 6 Neglected Gallen I Picture I Hidden away i( the i B 'caditv. of! the Market fl V picture gallon-, which B 1 of its kind icr 4G picturei of wteneti B Mkd each p cip at V the act which B The pictures I Chevalier Dew204 words
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Advertisement424 1931-02-16 6 WHITEAWfIYS THE CAIRO" PATTERN AND THE "WWT PATTERN AND THE "JAMAICA" PATTERN j t GOLD LINE DINNER WARE. GOLD LINE DINNER WARE. AND GOLD LINE DINNER WARE. I One of the most favoured designs with Neat coloured design on pure white ground. I fan*? floral border, exact to illustration. very424 words
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Advertisement125 1931-02-16 6 Ask Your Chemist PRODUCTS PACKED SPECIALITIES ASPIRIN, CASCARA SAGRADA, SACCHARIN, QUININE, VEGETABLE LAXATIVE, ETC. TABLETS, AMPOULE PRODUCTS, "REGAID" SURGICAL DRESSINGS, ETC. THE ANGLO-SIAM CORPORATION LTD., SINGAPORE—IPOH— PENANG. New! Quick cooking Quaker Oats I\.SK your grocer for the new quick-cookingQutker Oats: 1. It cooks m oae-fifth ti* formerly required. 2. It125 words
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Article1032 1931-02-16 7 A SCIENTIFIC RECORD. Professor Haldane on "Destiny/ "Clime is destiny. At the most, free-will !very occasionally tips the balance over, and thus counts for something m the long run. A Miu-v.ill ci this kind io dearly of no practical importance." bucii is the opr.ion of mans limited1,032 words
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Article20 1931-02-16 7 Mr. F. A. Pledger has been appointed an unofficial member of Legislative Council for a further period of two years.20 words
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Article603 1931-02-16 7 ACCIDENT MAKES A HIT. A Talk With the Marx Brothers. "What is the secret of laughter j n the theatre?" That is the question I asked the Four Marx Brothers (recently seen and heard In Singapore m Animal Crackers) m their dress-ing-room at the Palace, after603 words
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Article352 1931-02-16 7 By Lieutenant-Colonel M. J. T. Reilly, M.C., Commanding S.S.V.F. Singapore, Feb. 11. Officers, (Substantive Rank). 2nd Lieut. (ACaptJ F. G. Hill, reverts to his substantive rank on ceasing to be Second-in-Command m the S.R.E. <v) Singapore Volunteer Corps with effect from the 20th January. 1931. inclusive. (Authority:352 words
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Article10 1931-02-16 7 The Singapore Rice Merchants Recreation Association, Singapore, has been registered.10 words
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Advertisement350 1931-02-16 7 Malayan Tea b positively SUPERIOR to any imported teas. The best MALAYAN TEA is BIGIA ESTATE TEA You may pay more but you cannot get better. In airtight lead packets retaining the freshness and fragrance of the gardens. Obtainable from: Run Ber A. Co., 11l 13, Beach Road. H;;h >irec350 words
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Advertisement287 1931-02-16 7 After me The reason why Laetogen so make bone and muscle and fl«h. I Often acts when everything else has and to get a good grip on life. I failed is this. It is milk, which is And "Laetogen" is rich full-cream f| nature's own food for Baby. There country287 words
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Advertisement51 1931-02-16 7 1 MTmAi%#% Wrist an(l POCKET WATCHES S 1 '■•*'«P*l*%# accurate and elegant. g I ttfjf^^i^'itz New 1931 patterns gj Also a big variety of I the Movado V*i lI I IC IXJ automatic winder m stock, j I RENE ULLM ANN Agents: Ij Capitol Building Singapore. I Ask for Catalogues51 words
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Article390 1931-02-16 8 THE VOICE OF "POWER." Five Hundred Spiritualists Enthralled. Five hundred Spiritualists packed the Fortune Theatre to hear Mrs. Meurig Morris, a young trance-medium, deliver the first of a series of addresses under the control of an entity known as "Power." The theatre was placed at390 words
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Article206 1931-02-16 8 Lure of Miniature Rangers. There is an army of approximately 2.000 women who have taken up the sport of rifle shooting rather than tennis or golf since the| war. Their 'G.H.Q." is the Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs of Great Britain, and their Chief, Viscount Plumer. Clubs206 words
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Article268 1931-02-16 8 Use of Armoured Cars and Aircraft. Squadron Leader G. E. Gcdsav? who recent* ly returned from Iraq, lectured at the Royal United Service Institution. Whitehall, on the. subject of armoured cars m desert warfare and their cooperation with aircraft m repelling tribal raids. Be related that the Paramount268 words
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Article43 1931-02-16 8 At the Taiping Hospital last week, a Malay from Jelai died of smallpox. It is reported that another Malay died of the same disease at Batu Kurau on Saturday. It Is understood that several contacts are now m quarantine at the Taiping Hospital.43 words
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Article493 1931-02-16 8 ARGENTINE HAVOC. Professor Hanko Right Again. New York. Jan. 14. The Andean region of Western Argentina was shaken to-day by a series of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions which have caused an undetermined amount of damage. The primitive communication facilities have i been almost completely disrupted by the disturbances,493 words
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Article241 1931-02-16 8 Extra Dimension for Stage. "Let's go." said a shirt-sleeved man pointing In the lofty shadows of the wings of the Adcl- phi Theatre; and simultaneously he moved a lit He iron lever, all the immediate lights were extinguished, and another man started a record on an intricate sort241 words
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Article101 1931-02-16 8 Inmatea of an aaytan for the insane it T^leury-les-Aubrais. near Orleans, were organised to rescue six nwsea who were sleeping m a room over the asylum laundry, which cauyht fire, say:; the B. U. P. The fire threatened the room where the nurses were sleeping. One of101 words
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Article131 1931-02-16 8 "Love's Labour Lost" might well be the title of a little episode which occurred m the Shanghai Special District Court, says the N. C. D. News. A woman was charged with obtaining a parcel from a countryman who was about to pawn the contents. While her sweetheart waited outside the131 words
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Advertisement298 1931-02-16 8 (adburys ASSORTED NUT Chocolates A new fancy tin of Cadbury's famous chocolates, each one a cunning blend of the finest chocolate and the most delicious nuts that Mother Earth produces* Specially packed to preserve all the fresh* ness with which they left Bournville, The Factory m a Garden." ICadbury's J^^298 words
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Advertisement267 1931-02-16 8 p^— "7fte Blood U the Stream of Life \[t6 treat disease] I REMOVE THE CAUSE! I CLARKE'S BLOOD MIXTURE I m the treatment of Blood and Skin Diseases I gets to the root of the trouble I by purifying the Blood. X In cases of I RHEUMATISM ULCERATED LEGS/ I267 words
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Advertisement469 1931-02-16 9 I gusiNESS CARDS. M^SSAGE \M«RE ISS FUMIKO 22 Dhoby Ghaut. MEMORIALS. SJVGAPGKE CASKET CO. 1 3, Pekthxs Road, tf Lavender Street Phone 6075. TO LET! 131 -.rhnrd R :.d. Apply Meyer Brothers. gT ROAD Apply Meyer Brother?. 10 I K ?;o 79 Mcver Ko«d. Apply Meyer IBd *A R;«t!'ts Place469 words
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Advertisement712 1931-02-16 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE Is hereby given that tenders are now invited for the following materials or services, and that particulars of such tenders may br obtained In the Tender Room, Municipal Office*: <f on portable electrically driven <; for Water Dtpt. (Water v ee>. Dait ol closing,712 words
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Advertisement588 1931-02-16 9 I NOTICES. THE RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING CO., LTD. (tnoorporatai In Queensland). I r Notice of Declaration of Interim 5 Dividend. Notice is hereby given that a Third Interim l Dividend of One Shilling per share on account of the financial year ending March 31st, 1931 i has been declared588 words
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Advertisement709 1931-02-16 9 j NOTICE OF TRADE MARL Watte iEirdDW i i j ¥ra-Sn2EHD I j lUnch j j Notice is hertby given that the above t Trade Mark b tho property of Alex Pirie J and Sons Limited, Stoneyvood Work*, Bucksbuin, Aberdcciuhire, Scotland; Paper J Manufacturers, and is used by them m709 words
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Advertisement643 1931-02-16 9 NOTICE OF TRADE MARK I vv\ i I I I r if iiAi) (^OO a( > J fill I ikli w^^^w Wofed? Notice is hereby given that the above three Trade Marks are the property of Wi^giu*. To:»pe and Co. (1919) Limited, of 10, Aldeate, London. E.C. 3. England; Paper643 words
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Advertisement357 1931-02-16 9 AUCTION SALES. SHERIFF'S SALE. IN THE SUPREME COURT Of THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. Suit No 75 erf 1081. Writ of Seizure and Sale dated Jan. 31st. 1931. IN THE CAUSE OF Huttrnbach Lazarus and Sons Ltd. Plaintiffs Versus Chop Kwong Thye Hong Defendant* AUCTION SALE of ALL THE357 words
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776 1931-02-16 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1931. WEEK-END COMMENT. The situation m Spain appears to be working round again to a form which has been common enough for some time, that is to say a manoeuvring between the King and the different Parties as to whether politics are to rule776 words
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Article368 1931-02-16 10 1 The next Singapore Assizes will open on I March 3. The American Express Company has moved to No. 1, Collyer Quay. Telephone numbers and cable address will remain as at present. The Committee of the Women's Section, ExServices Association of Malaya, is desirous of 1 getting m touch with368 words
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Article159 1931-02-16 10 Monday, Feb. 22. His Excellency and Mrs. Scott accompanied by Captain A. V. Aston, M.C. A.D.C. left Tanah Rata for Tapah Road and proceeded by day mail train to Kuala Lumpur, and went into residence at King's House. Wednesday, Feb. 4. His Excellency and Mrs. Scott accompanied by159 words
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Article91 1931-02-16 10 Cricketers Leave for Penang. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Feb. 15. < The cricket team which left for Penang this i morning includes one player who visited Sin- < gapore m 1909 when the Paget Cup was won. A mascot m the form of a miniature white 191 words
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Article563 1931-02-16 10 REMARKABLE FIGURES. j "Happiest People m Singapore" Says Official. The extraordinary 'act that th?r? were OMTIy 2.000 undischarged bankrupts m Btnfapon up to ths end of 1929 was reversed m \Mm week's Government Gazette which contained a list dating back to 1888. Interviewed by a Free Press563 words
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Article242 1931-02-16 10 Mr. R. A. Waddle Miss K. E. Berry. The marriage took place at St. Andrew's Cathedral on Saturday of Mr. Robert Alfred Waddle, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Waddle, of Ponteland. Northumberland, and Miss Kathleen Elise Berry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. Berry, of Enfleld,242 words
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Article173 1931-02-16 10 Dedication of the New Building. A dedication service was held at the newlybuilt Prinsep Street Church on Saturday afternoon. There was a large gathering present and after the service the evening was spent m a social manner, refreshments being served m the courtyard adjoining the main Church173 words
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Article145 1931-02-16 10 CORONER'S FINDING Collision Due to Mr U; Hunt's Driving a Bndtoi io tl between ■c it driven fa Hunt, an Officer of tl, I Department, and a riki mixer, faa Lavender Btn I n the, January 15, which r ulfc I m M nwtatning tajurtea I hours145 words
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Article401 1931-02-16 10 Governor's Hopeful Now y ear Message. -No one can fail to b<> etni m Which all races and <■• British Malaya for the Don White this spirit of goodwill an I is prevalent, there con be ing failure. Our trouble ■lent, and the lufcure will <am of prosperity401 words
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Article55 1931-02-16 10 Driver Killed m Siamese Accident. fFRES PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT Bangkok. Frh A railway accident occurnd ear morning near Lopburi. Two end derailed and one driver was killed being seriously hurt. Tin- lm.- IN* blocked and the Chiongmai HP to leave Bangkok this ■ftmooa tl having to wait55 words
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Article63 1931-02-16 10 Mr. R. Mailvaganam. Chi.i for Medical Research. Kuala Minir from Government Servkr on M- 11 eaves Malaya for Ceylon on KM He has served the Guvi-rnim-m l«» >f 33 years and has had W uiiinf W£ lection with the Institute for V* ;ver since its foundation 31 jreju m Old63 words
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Advertisement181 1931-02-16 10 YKS— our RETAIL HOUSE IS AT 9O ROBINSON ROAD CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Ho\y Kong), (Incorporated m Shanghai). The Leading Wine Spirit Merchants m the Far East. Fresh Pasteurised Milk i_ OUR OWN DAIRY FARM OBTAINABLE AT COLD STORAGE ORCHARD ROAD SUB-DEPOTS. Choose the181 words
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Advertisement41 1931-02-16 10 j U. S. De SUVA BROS. I JEWELLERS I A NEW SHIPMENT of i! j "ZENITH" WATCHES j THE WORLD'S FINEST TIME KEEPER INCLUDING SILVER AND METAL ALARM CLOCKS J has been received. j 61, HIGH ST., PHONE 4540. I J41 words
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Miscellaneous5 1931-02-16 10 iTi"\ wlf^BK'Tjt _^_^_Lig (Olf*!/ lr^^*aaa^^Z35 words
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SPAIN'S MONARCHY THREATENED.
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Article79 1931-02-16 11 I'olitual Leaders Visit the King. ER ;i > Service.] Madrid, Feb. 14. luu rarigMA country's future may soon pot pervaded the huge croud watching for the arrival of p lltica] leaders. iiuliKkd the Reformist > declared he told the King the problem was a const i;ih sowivitni authority79 words
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Article207 1931-02-16 11 Kuniours From Spanish Capital. r'.- Service. 1 Madrid, Feb. 14. mem was running high as mysterious political activities of < Government and other political buzzing with rumours in- that the King has yielded to i a creed to the convocation IMIIIMy which may discuss self, and even207 words
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Article101 1931-02-16 11 A Hoover-Senate Compromise. [Router's Service.] Washington. Feb. 14. le Senate has passed the Interior Bill proC disbursement of 590.000.000 of which 0 will be immediately availfor Government relief works projects m The measure includes a compromise hereby the Secretary for Agriculture »ered to grant loans to drought stricken101 words
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Article54 1931-02-16 11 Production and Price Regulation. [Reuters Service.] London, Feb. 14. I the Federation of Master Cotton •s Associations resulted m favour of the convention for the regulation of and prices of yarns made from toucan cotton. ral committee passed a resolution sub-committee to consult other i the spinning trade54 words
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Article145 1931-02-16 11 Flight to Singapore Delayed. to Singapore of the three R.A.F. s and the flying boat was delayed by to one of the aeroplanes. S-1440 at idon aerodrome on Saturday mornHangoon Gazette of February had taken off, the S-1440 followed. m a few minutes coming down touching145 words
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INDIA'S POLITICAL FUTURE.
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Article106 1931-02-16 11 Moderates Suggest a "Man to Man Talk." IReuter's Service.] Allahabad, Feb. 14. In response to a request by Sir S. Sastri. Mr. Jayakar and Sir Tej Sapru. Mahatma Gandhi has sent a letter to the Viceroy suggesting a meeting '-for a talk across the table as man106 words
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Article331 1931-02-16 11 The First Step Towards Co-Operation. Allahabad. Feb. 13. The Congress Working Committee to-day began a discussion on the draft resolution prepared by Mr. Gandhi laying down the conditions on j which Congress is prepared to suspend the civil disobedience campaign and to help the further stages of the331 words
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Article127 1931-02-16 11 Alarm Clocks and Battles. [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 14. Mrs. Victor Bruce has reached Plymouth, thus having journeyed round the world m 4 1 months. She left England m September m a light aeroplane and flew solo to Japan, crossed the Pacific by steamship, flew from127 words
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Article81 1931-02-16 11 Famous Physician's Tragic Death. London, Feb. 7. At the inquest at Penshurst on Sir Andrew Balfour, the famous physician and authority on tropical diseases, the verdict was returned that he hanged himself while temporarily insane. Lady Balbour, giving evidence, stated tbat her husband suffered from fits of81 words
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Article52 1931-02-16 11 Three Tons Sent to Berlin. [Reuter's Service.] Riga, Feb. 14. Three tons of Soviet gold have been despatched to Bertin from Moscow. In view of Soviet payments due m March and April m Europe and America further consignments are expected to pass through Riga m the next52 words
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Article52 1931-02-16 11 Lady Astor's Support for Private Measure. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Feb. 13. In the House of Commons to-day at "Prohibition" BUI introduced by Mr. E. Scrymgeour, the Independent member for Dundee, reached iits second reading and was rejected by 137 to I 18. Lady Astor supported52 words
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Article209 1931-02-16 11 IS IT DEBT REPUDIATION Opposition to Tax on Interest Proposal. IReuter's Service.] Canberra, Feb. 13. The Conference of Premiers has adopted the three-year plan dealing with the financial problem. This includes a reduction of wages of civil servants which, however, automatically operated next month; A tax of209 words
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Article274 1931-02-16 11 Death of Sir L. WorthingtonEvans. [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 14. The death occurred m his sleep last night of Sir Laming Worthington-Evans. The Conservative party is considerably the poorer by me death of Sir Laming WorthingtonEvans. who during the last twenty years has filled a prominent274 words
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Article110 1931-02-16 11 End of Remarkable Trial. r[ Reuter's Service. 1 Warsaw, Feb. 15. The Minister of the Interior has declared the existence of the Communist Party illegal. The declaration is the result of the trial of the Socialist participants m the rioting last September. Three of the accused were110 words
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Article54 1931-02-16 11 American* Marines to Leave. Reuter's Service.] Washington, Feb. 14. The United States Government has decided to withdraw American marines from Nicaragua except 500 to be employed as instructors to the Nicaraguan National Guard. The Marines have been assisting to maintain order m Nicaragua since 1927 and numbered54 words
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Article43 1931-02-16 11 Hong: Kong Currency Commission. [Reuter's Service.] Pretoria, Feb. 14. It is officially stated that Mr. P. P. Clegg is heading a commission to Hong Kong to advise on the currency position. He leaves at the end of the month.43 words
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Article49 1931-02-16 11 Return to Army Life. Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 14. The Duke of Gloucester, who was placed on the retired list from the Hussars m August 1929, is returning to Army life and will become a Staff-Captain of the Second Cavalry Brigade at Tidworth on March 3rd.49 words
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Article94 1931-02-16 11 Bristol Lose to Swansea. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] London, Feb. 14. With Barrington and Burland on duty at Twickenham m the English side Bristol went down to defeat at Swansea to-day by 12 points to 7. Other results to-day were as follow: Richmond 3: Old Alleynians 3. Blackheath94 words
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Article44 1931-02-16 11 Burnley's Financial Crisis. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. London, Feb. 14. Burnley, one of the oldest clubs m the League— they were established m 1881 and Rochdale are approaching crises m their financial affairs. Clapton Orient and Halifax are also m embarrassing circumstances.44 words
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Article38 1931-02-16 11 Possible Distinction for Duleepsinhji. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] London, Feb. 14. It Is stated that K. S. Duleepsinhji, famous nephew of an even more famous uncle, Ranjitsinhji, will probably captain Sussex during the coining season.38 words
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Article382 1931-02-16 11 CONVICTS' ESCAPE. Blind Chase Through Dense Fog. London, Feb. 7. Armed warders throughout the night plunged blindly through the darkness and dense fog over Dartmoor m search of two convicts, John Mullins and John Michael Gaskins, who have escaped from the Princetown Gaol by scaling a32382 words
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Article, Illustration131 1931-02-16 11 Exciting Billiards Match Ends. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. London, Feb. 14. Walter Lindrum. the Australian billiards champion, gained one of the finest victories of his career to-day, by beating Tom Newman, the former English champion by 1.371 points m a fortnight's time limit match (the final of the131 words
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Advertisement183 1931-02-16 11 »S i^*"^ <a r |^^^^^^r>j^^3^=sSc ::^fc£^^3B^^Sa^S^^R^^i^*^?/ < M MATTRESS IN THE WORLD J^ f< TA^ Secret of Coolness is Ventilation j£ V The large open top springs of Staples Mattress <£► give direa ventilation straight through to the bedding. The All-Metal all open construction gives the Utmost Coolness. The thin183 words
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Article433 1931-02-16 12 Liverpool Surprise the Champions. ARSENAL FURTHER AHEAD. London. Feb. 14. Although most of the soccer interest to-day was centred upon those grounds on which matches m the iifth round of the Cup comp< tition were being played there were some interesting League games, the most noteworthy 1 e:\tine433 words
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Article896 1931-02-16 12 FIRST DIVISION. P. W. L. D. F. A Pts. Arsenal 28 18 3 7 93 43 43 Sheffield Wed. 30 17 7 6 81 55 40 Aston Villa 29 15 6 8 90 58 38 Derby County 29 14 8 7 73 56 35 Portsmouth 28 11896 words
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Article569 1931-02-16 12 REGIMENT WIN. S.C.F.A. Disorganised by New Recruits. Welch Regiment. 3: S.C.F.A l. TII3 Welch Regiment succeeded m winning the last of their farewell games on Saturday when they beat the S.C.F.A. at Jaian Besar by three goals to one. Thcr? was never any doubt about569 words
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Article40 1931-02-16 12 England Too Good for Wales. I neuter's Service. I London, Feb. 14. The annual amateur soccer international between England and Walts was played at Bournemouth to-day and resulted m a win for England by 5 goals to nil.40 words
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Article458 1931-02-16 12 MEDICAL EVIDENCE. Curious Features of Girl's Death. London, Feb. 5. On the resumption of the moor motor car mystery inquest. Professor Stuart Mac Donald, pathologist at Durham University, testified regarding the result of the post-mortem examination. He said that there were no external marks of injury458 words
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Article314 1931-02-16 12 L.L.T.C. Results; Ties for To-day. A good start was made on Saturday with preliminary records at the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club: the results were as follow: Ladies' Singles Level. Mrs. E. A. Taylor beat Miss Abed 6—3. 6 l. Miss Toby beat Mrs. Tielens 6 o. 6 l.314 words
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Article188 1931-02-16 12 Chinese Woman Injured m Fracas. Three soldiers, believed to be men from the Welch Regiment, hare been detained as a result of a disturbance m a house m Waterloo Street, occupied by rikisha coolies, on Friday night. It appears that the three soldiers went into the house188 words
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Article412 1931-02-16 12 MAJOR-GEN. CUTHBERT. Distinguished Service m the Field. The death occurred on February 2nd of 1 distinguished soldier m the person of MajorGeneral Gerald James Cuthbert. Entering the Scots Guards from Sandhurst m 1882, he saw service early, taking part m the Soudan Expedition with the412 words
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Article540 1931-02-16 12 Bad Year for The Greens. The report of the Committee for the year i 930 to be presented at the annual meeting on February 24th. at 6.30 p.m. at the clubhouse of the Racecourse Golf Club states: During the year, painting and repairs have been carried out540 words
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Article64 1931-02-16 12 Pleading guilty to failing to report a motor car accident while driving motor car P3584 about 7.45 a.m. on February 4th. m Carnarvon Ume, Penang, when he knocked down a Chinese ?irl by the name of Khoo Pu Teh with hiciar and fractured her leg, Tan Kirn Chong was sentenced64 words
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525 1931-02-16 12 WONDERFUL BLUEBIRD. Capt. Campbell on His Record Run. Rugby, Feb. 6. Before entering the measured course on his successful record-breaking attempt, at Daytona Beach, Captain Campbell took a s^ -mile flyjing start. His achievement was witnessed by a I great crowd of enthusiastic525 words
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Article405 1931-02-16 12 Chinese Too Good for Swimming Club. Honours were equally shared at the Swimming Club yesterday morning m water polo j matches between the Swimming Club and the Chinese Swimming Club only so far as the actual results ol the two matches between first and second team wen- concerned,405 words
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Article955 1931-02-16 12 CRISIS ENDED. Premier's Explanation to tewfcL Leader. h "NO DISCRIMINATION. I Router's Service.! Londo;i, j The tweWe-montb crisia between the Government, as the Mandatory iv, Palestine and the Jewish Agency hMr. MaeDonald sent a letter to M> i mann "removing misconceptions v tish policy m Palestine955 words
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Article372 1931-02-16 13 Attractive Football at Stamford Bridge. London, Jan. .11. The vist of on<- of England's three most dangerous forwards. Hodgson, (also the Lancashire cricketm lo Stamford Bridge caused rome anxiety as previously at Liverpool Hodgson bagged all three of the goals with which Liverpool trounced Chelsea. The welcoming cheer372 words
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Article249 1931-02-16 13 New Holders of Titles. Several well-known runners were prevented by illness or injury from taking part m the county cross-country championships m mail week, and the seven races produced no fewer than five new individual champions, though only m one did the team champions fail. A. Allum (Belgrave249 words
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Article188 1931-02-16 13 Rules and Conditions Wrongly Interpreted. London, Jan. 23. Impressively high totals made at the rifl«? shooting competitions among units of the British Army stationed abroad recently somewhat puzz^d the Army Rifle Association headquarters m London. The figures appeared so surprising that the committee which examined them called188 words
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Article61 1931-02-16 13 Mr. Wallis Myer's Opinion. Bombay, Jan. 31. The nritlsh lawn '.riis 'team left for England to-clVf.*-Ufl'H^allls Myers emphasised their very friendly reception throughout and expressed surprise that Indian players had not yet advanced further m the arena of international lawn tennis, despite possessing players of undoubted ability,61 words
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Article474 1931-02-16 13 The Astonishing Growth of the Jesters. Players from Butterfly Schools only can become^ Perambulators: those from other schools. Cete as Th rather TUdely £U^ ts V eceras Tne ca P made famous by G L Cetera Seld m Used Was an Et ann^r Je&teTS nOtiCeS474 words
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Article244 1931-02-16 13 F.A. Finding Ends Lengthy Dispute. The Hong Kong Football Association^ Emergency Committee has now formally resolved m favour of the reinstatement of Char* Kwong-iu and Tso Kwai-shing. the two members of the China Athletic Football Club who were suspended as the result of their connexion with the proposed244 words
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Article102 1931-02-16 13 In the annual report of the English Lawn Tennis Association, it is recorded that the share of profits from the Wimbledon meeting was £8,909, against £8,007 m the previous season. The receipts from international matches amounted to £862, and expenditure £2,300. The Davis Cup receipts were £490, and tha Wightman102 words
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Advertisement483 1931-02-16 13 fIU OVER THE STRUTS YOU WILL FIND IT IS r OLD SCOTCH -rprrg HA \^F^ a taV Swin^nfif on n •jHtT* A- 7 Armour DavN Cup Spiral rj^£ 'jjjSr^ pounds of live vcieht on m -'.^JI a vinirle strin?'. That's j^ /••^'fe^Efe evidenre of tbo nmnzine ■%J&§ strength and resilient483 words
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Advertisement296 1931-02-16 13 gj There is no Power-Unit More Economical than i an fff 7" -^^BMBf^fcififr* h ir I %^y VILLIERS j 1 Srtllii? TWO STROKE i «ri ft i 'li J ONLY'THREE MOVING PARTS— 1 DEVELOPING 1.3 H.P. AT 1,000 R.P.M. I VILLIERS CARBURETTOR, X s GOVERNOR CONTROLLED, PETROIL LUBRICATION, FLYWHEEL MAGNETO.296 words
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Advertisement950 1931-02-16 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND ML CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due Sails. RHEXENOR For Amsterdam. London and Hamburg950 words
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Advertisement566 1931-02-16 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In England). "ELLERMAN" LINE. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Dae Singapore. s.s. CITY OF KHIOS Fe b. 27 5.3. CITY OF ATHENS Mar. ig HOMEWARDS. m.v.566 words
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Advertisement430 1931-02-16 14 P. O. British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated In England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNxMEM LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN. Due Dv« Tonnage. Singapore. Tounage. Slnraptr*. 1931. RANPURA ***** RAWALPINDI 16,697430 words
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Advertisement765 1931-02-16 15 0. S. K. Line. ai<* alld NtW Yorlc:—(from Kobe) ttpmi Prelßht Service.] Tokai Maru Mar flefortott -h" -^r..r,i Kobe). t M >jiila Maru Mar 14 -rdam, K-aiburß (Bremen) CTV> Atlas Man. Peb 15 16 :n-abrth. Cape Town, Rio de ja:u- l^ Monte. :deo A: Bu,:v s Aires. fßouß'-i-Che-woJd pa^i^e £190.1765 words
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Advertisement476 1931-02-16 15 J 1 -^J PIPIf B TO MARSEILLES. NEW YORK AND BOSTOV If FBOM SINGAPORE AND PENANr BOSTON, M tNANG COLOMBO, SUEZ M PORT SAID. ALEXANDRA NAPLES AND GENOA M g Arrive Leave 1 Pres. Pilimore m Port p eb 19 pun M ft Pres. Wilson Mar. 2 Mar I xV476 words
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Advertisement754 1931-02-16 15 K. P. IVi. KOMNKLYKE PAHETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. [ROSTAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY O? BATAVLV] (iDcorporated m Holland.) calaber wna na mnwuHuumm mourn oowmbowi Telephone No. Mil, *»^h sub-connfetiona to:— Pr.ssage. FTei£bl:i. TranshlpTrent,, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. ■IIMIIIIBNMi In Urn Strait WtMtmimU (I^^mi mnd Pen»m»i of the TBATBLLSM OFFICIAL INFOKMATfON BUREAU. BOOKING754 words
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Article182 1931-02-16 16 Hold-Up Outside Harbour. With 292 passengers on board, the crossChannel mail-boat Biarritz, from Folkestone, was anchored off Boulogne m dense fog. After four hours* delay she was able to enter the harbour, and the three expresses that had been waiting soon set off for Paris, Switzerland,182 words
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Article185 1931-02-16 16 Man Who Taught H.R.H. to Steer. Just retired after 50 years' service, Captain William Henry Gates, dockmaster at the Dover Marine Station since 1924, was the man who gave the Prince of Wales his first lesson m navigation. At that time he was quartermaster on185 words
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Advertisement563 1931-02-16 16 Burns Philp line. (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Degnlsr monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,513 tons). The s~s. MARELLA Is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de563 words
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Advertisement327 1931-02-16 16 STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. Chinese New Year. ALTERATION IN SAILINGS. From Singapore to Malacca Sailings on 16th, 17th and 18th inst. cancelled. From Singapore to Muar— Sailings on 16th, 17th and 18th inst. cancelled. From Singapore to Tumpat Sailing on 14th inst. cancelled. From Singapore to Kuantan Sailing on 14th327 words
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Advertisement533 1931-02-16 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. Inc. (Incorporated In U.8.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). S** Doe New TM.S. SILVERCYPRESS Feb. 17 Peb. 23 Mar 29 M.S. SILVERWALNUT Mar. 3 Mar. 9 Apr I For rates and other particulars please apply533 words
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Miscellaneous647 1931-02-16 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 4 a .m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Slam g *m Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday647 words
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Article43 1931-02-16 17 For the Australian London, Feb. .!ar and Oriental Steam Navigai)« v. 20.000-ton liner. Strathna- hed at Barrow by Lady Janet of lord Inchcape. huh is destined for the AustradrtVCO by lurbo-electric engines. :r>- nearly 1.200 passengers and 50043 words
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Article120 1931-02-16 17 I Sudden Strike of 2,000 Dock Hands. I Manila. Jan. 27. I dock workers at Iloilo staged t.rday. causing a general paralysis I ;idinc and unloading of ships at that B a fleet ing sixteen big firms. 4 the strike is uncertain, al- :ii ved that it120 words
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Article168 1931-02-16 17 I Neii Sloop Preparing for Service. C mmander H. I. L I at Devonport with a full independent command lance trial and for service m the 9 ill relieve Cyclamen rch. a B now sloop of 1.250 tons and of a one of the four sloops IKS-ltM168 words
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Article188 1931-02-16 17 The followinc i> the health bulletin of the League of Nations. Eastern Bureau, for the I week ended February 7th. H Alexandria: l plague case. Baghdad. 1 plague case and 1 death. W Bassein: 2 plague cases and 2 deaths. Bombay: l smallpox case. (il.utta: 32 cholera cases188 words
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Article75 1931-02-16 17 I Most think of storage batteries m mall batteries used m motor car "tery sounds almost too big to be the weight of the big Exide i\ that Sir Hubert Wilkins will n his submarine trip under the •HI furnish the power to operate submarine while75 words
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Article120 1931-02-16 17 1 I unemployment of shipping is fl ordinal S me owners instead of renewing j 9 tune Policies, are stated to be I their vessels against the risks i 1 '-up m p Ort Evidently they I 1 fere ample time for ordir m renewed when they are120 words
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Article390 1931-02-16 17 A New 52-ft.. Sea-Going Cruiser. Judging by the number of motor boat cruisers which have been specially built by Messrs. J. W. Brooke and Co. Ltd.. during the past few months, it seems that the popularity of the Express Cruiser is rapidly increasing. This organisation are now390 words
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Article290 1931-02-16 17 Enormous Growth of London's Trade. The enormous growth In the value of foreign trade handled by the London Docks during the past 140 years is truly astounding, and the figures are certainly worth quoting. For instance, m 1794 the figure was about £31.000.000. while m 1909\290 words
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Article271 1931-02-16 17 Owner's Story of Adventure. The mystery of a derelict motor-yacht Marsouin. which was found drifting off Zeebrugge with five bales of tobacco m the hold, was partly solved when the police found the owner of the vessel. He is M. Nuyttens. proprietor of the Caf6 de la271 words
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Article42 1931-02-16 17 The two British submarines, H.M.S. Poseidon and Perseus arrived m Penang on Wednesday night bound for Hong Kong for service at the China Station. They are under the command of Lt-Commander B. W. Galpin R. N. and Lt.-Commander G. Voelckar R. N.42 words
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Article234 1931-02-16 17 Two Trips to New York and Back m a Month. The "Old Lady of the Atlantic" has done it again. The Cunard liner Mauretania, m the twentyfifth year of her wonderful career, has beaten all her much younger competitors by completing two round voyages between Southampton, Cherbourg, and234 words
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Article357 1931-02-16 17 Vice -Admiral Henry D. Wilkin. Vice-Admiral Henry Douglas Wilkin, whose death has taken place at Malaga. Spain, had a long and distinguished naval career. Born m India m 1862, he entered the Navy m 1876. He saw the first of his war service while a midshipman of357 words
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Article220 1931-02-16 17 'Almost Human" Type That is Subject to Nightmare. The "almost human" intelligence of the Atlantic seal was described by Mr. Seton Gordon, the naturalist, m a lecture m Aberdeen on the wild life of the Outer Hebrides. The Atlantic seal, he said, must m quite recent times have220 words
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Article187 1931-02-16 17 Naval Officers as Linguists. The reproach is frequently brought against Englishmen that they are poor linguists and their ignorance of foreign languages is attributed variously to laziness, insularity, or Intellectual ineptitude. It may be of interest, therefore, to record that m the Navy there are 300187 words
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Advertisement524 1931-02-16 17 s.s. BELGENLAND (27,000 tons). This Luxurious RED STAR LINE Steamer will leave SINGAPORE at 7 a.m., FEBRUARY 27th, for NEW YORK via the following ports:— Batavia, Padang, Colombo, Bombay, Port Sudan, Suez, Alexandria, Phaleron Bay (Athens), Naples, Monaco (Monte Carlo) and Gibraltar. For particulars apply THE AMERICAN EXPRESS CO., INC..524 words
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Article550 1931-02-16 18 THE PASSING OF NASH. FAMOUS TOWN-PLANNER. The Creator of Old Recent Street. Public interest m London architecture cf the early Nineteenth Century has beqn stimulated by the forthcoming demolition of what was once Morley's Hotel, Trafalgar-square, and the tact is incidentally revealed that numbers of Londoners have lo.ij believed ihe550 words
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Article200 1931-02-16 18 Murder and Suicide m Belgrade. Budapest, Jan. 5. A drama of passion is reported from Belgrade. Last %pring Ljubla, the beautiful daughter of the leading Tzigane violinist, was elected queen of beauty, and her two Tzigane admirers, a horse dealer and a conductor, formed the colony into200 words
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Article116 1931-02-16 18 Few wedding ceremonies have been simpler than that at the Brompton Oratory m mail week, when Lady Perdita Asquith. grinddaughter of the late Lord Asquith, and daughter |of Mrs. Raymond Asquith, was married. She marriiid Captain the Hon. William Job liffe, of the Coldstream Guards, son and116 words
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Article106 1931-02-16 18 The Chief Secretory and Mrs. Cochrane and the British Resident were among the audience on Wednesday night ■when the two instructional films prepared by the Public Health Education Committee were shown publicly for the first time, says the Malay Mail. Of these, the first, Aminah, concerns infant welfare and ll106 words
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Article135 1931-02-16 18 Peer Who Gave Up His Estate to His Boy Heir. Auckland, Jan. 4. The Earl of Orford is lying gravely ill at his hou.se m Aucklaud. TWO y ca-3 ago. the Earl of Orford handed over his English estate ftt Waltarton Psrk new Norwich, to his135 words
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Advertisement367 1931-02-16 18 i I WHEN I T t V V the light says ♦> I STOP I V V V the brakes of your *J* car must be good. *f I Make them so with V T BORNEO MOTORS LTD. an «PPH«ao n of V Singapore, Penang, Kuala our special Lumpur, Seremban,367 words
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Advertisement373 1931-02-16 18 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK, OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each £3.000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Hong Kong jSaigon Amritsar Hollo Semarang373 words
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Advertisement531 1931-02-16 18 INSURANCE. THE /^n SOUTH h §pK' •wip BRITISH 4l INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED FIRE, MARINE, TRANSIT AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED T LOWEST CURRENT RATKS. L. C. MARGOLIOUTH, Mana^r Office: 2, Finlayson Green PERSONAL ACCIDENTS. FATAL ACCIDENTS are everyday POmNNb HAVE you made provision for the protection of your dependents should531 words
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Article82 1931-02-16 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT. Singapore, Feb. 14. In the inoculative market is easier ihcrc Ls little buying enquiry. tin itene: Kuchais offer at 90. 10, IViiawaU, at 55. Sunyei Lua.s p tttneji at 4.ISH cum. ken Mtntakabs exchanged at 25 and New Srudais are 1.02 >£ 1.06 ;:..usacted m between.82 words
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Article245 1931-02-16 19 Great Map to Aid Linen Research. BJfeal photoaraph which has ever been n through mieroaeape, is on view m the exhibition el the Li: en Research Asso- at the Science Mv -rum, South Kensingsraph is 60ft. m length, and records y if an Ordnance Survey map245 words
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Article178 1931-02-16 19 I tnf Of the Houlder Line. after pointing cm that J tra for the fullest possible t.tth the Brtttsb Oversea Domi- Id bo vdoomtd, anptaMted tho im--108 of developing the interchange of trade ad the great Republics 'h America, and purOaOutf, perhaps.) lich supplied so large a178 words
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Article161 1931-02-16 19 Imitate Pleasure" and -Business" Use. to the Autocar: On *-he certifi;rucd by insurance com- te the Road Traffic Act, 1930, it is! ibfe to jet ou- fully the exact I i prtvate-tfpc car may be put. I Jble for certain policy-holders l: T.-rewarned. iority of insurance companies -type161 words
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Article474 1931-02-16 19 Singapore, Feb. 13. The prices quoted are generally those current •at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other markets I there may be small variations. MEAT. Beef steak (Round) Kati 50 Beef stew or curry do 42 Pork, lean do 58 Pork, lean and fat (lst quality) do474 words
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Article191 1931-02-16 19 Peking, Jan. 22. While digging an irrigation ditch on his farm recently, a Chinese peasant near Weihweifu. m northern Honan province, discovered a priceless collodion of antique bronzo, which is reported to have been sold to a foreign curio dealer for $300,000. The collection included 300 bronze relics191 words
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Article434 1931-02-16 19 To-Day 's Price Changes. EXCHANGE RATES. February 14. SELLING. London 4 months' sight 2|3 27|32 London 3 months' sight 2j3 13J16 London, 60 days' sight 3)3 25J32 London 30 days' sight 2j3 3|4 London, demand 2(3 23 32 London. T. T. 2 ;3 lljie Lyons and ParK demand 1430 Hamburg,434 words
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Article889 1931-02-16 19 SATURDAY. FEB. 14TH. CLOSING QUOTATIONS. Beyers be-iers. Asam Kumbang 21e 22s 6d Ayer Hitams Tin (ss) lis 6d 12s Bangrin Tin lis 3d 12s Batang Padang ($1) 10 15 Batu Caves ($1) gg 53 Bukit Arang ($1) S3 40 Burmi.li Malay (C) lgs 3d 12s nom. Chenderiang889 words
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Article150 1931-02-16 19 MACPHAIL CO'S DAILY REPORT. Singapore, Feb. 14. Tin, Eaafer.— -Pantnga Rivers 3s 4s, idris 6d 8s Gd. Pimgahs Hs 6d 15s 3d. Sungei Luns l.io 1.15. Rantau Preft 35 40, Jchans 24 27. Penawats 53 50, Kuchai^ SO 95, Paroi Tin Par.. Malaya Consols 19^. ttit% t Talcim lftnea 6T150 words
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Article264 1931-02-16 19 Arrangement by Three Companies. The directors of British Instructional Film, (Proprietors) and Pro Patria Films have negotiated a working agreement with British International Pictures. Shareholders m Pro Patria Films will be ottered one fully paid Oi-dinary British Instructional Films (Proprietors) share of 10s for four Pro Patria PUnis264 words
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Article84 1931-02-16 19 [British Radio Official Service. I JUtJ, Feb. 13. Foreign exchange* m: Amsterdam 12.10 'i Athens 375, Bombay Is. s\d.. Berlin 20.45. Brussels 34 V.B. Bucharest 817. Rio 4 17-32. Buenos Air-\s 35 7-16, Copenhagen 18. 16 1 Geneva 3S.lt, Hflllnffflffl 193 Hong Kong 10% d., Listen 108.25. Madrid 50.84 words
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67 1931-02-16 19 Latest Cable: —London Spot sheet 3 7 sd. per lb. New York Spot Sheet Gets. 1% per lb. February 14th., 11 c'clcck neon. Buyers Sellers. R.S.S. equal to London Standard, Spot 12 12', Standard R.S.S. en Tender Feb. 12 12% March 12 s 12 April67 words
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Article834 1931-02-16 19 SELLING AT 100 GUINEAS. Reply to the 5100 Morris. Evidently Sir William Morris has set American mctor manufacturers thinking m terms ot the "£lOO car," as Britten motorist*; attending the New York Motor Show have cabled me that a new low-priced six-cylinder car. styled the "De834 words
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Advertisement72 1931-02-16 19 ASSETS E--EED $11,000,000. ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $38 000 000 THE GREAT MSTON LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITS (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 Life72 words
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Advertisement61 1931-02-16 19 j Royal Exchange I j 1 What do you connect with these two words S i j Insurance I S j Then why not give this old established S I Corporation the benefit of your connection and g 1 be assured of complete satisfaction. S I l&ogal Ig^tftanfle &**ufxntt. I61 words
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Article637 1931-02-16 20 GOOD SOUTH AFRICAN RECOVERY. i m The Johannesburg Test Match. VIGOROUS WAGGING OF THE I ENGLISH TAIL Australia Overwhelms West Indies. When the fourth Tert match between England mad South Africa was left off on the second day at Johannesburg on Saturday the game was m an interestfn* position. Thanks637 words
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Article178 1931-02-16 20 West Indies Overcome m Two Days. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. Sydney, Feb. 14. Australia 328 for 8 (dec). West Indies 99 and 107. The fouth Test match between Australia and the West Indies, which ended at Melbourne to-day the second day m an innings victory for Australia178 words
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Article16 1931-02-16 20 The Hon'ble Mr. J. Lornie, C.M.G British Resident. Selangor, goes on leave on April 3rd MIL16 words
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Article183 1931-02-16 20 How Mickey Walker is Protected. New York. Feb. 14. The extraordinary ideas cf American referees were again exemplified to-day, when Len Harvey, the British middleweight champion, although winning 7 to 8 rounds according to most critics, was beaten on points m a 12-round match by the American, Vince183 words
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Article295 1931-02-16 20 "Shock Tactics Before Science." This is the second highly unpopular verdict the Baltimore boxer has obtained over the British middleweight champion. In New York on Jan. 10 Harvey lost on points by what the majority of ringside critics thought was one of the most amazing decisions In295 words
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Article24 1931-02-16 20 Mr. J. A. de Lile was operated on for appendicitis at the General Hospital yesterday and is making good progress, says Fridpy's Malay Mail.24 words
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Article262 1931-02-16 20 INTERNATIONAL RUGBY. Dramatic Try Decides a Fierce Match. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] London, Feb. 14. Ireland 6 pte.: England 5 pts. A dramatic last minute try by McMahon Ireland's 18 years old tttreequarter from University College, Dublin, decided a thrilling duel at Twickenham this afternoon m262 words
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161 1931-02-16 20 [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 14. The Duke of York was among the 55,000 spectators who watched Ireland repeat their victory of last year (when they won by a dropped goal to a try) by the margin of a single point, winning after a game which161 words
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Article421 1931-02-16 20 Terrific Persistence of Brilliant Backs. London, Feb. Before the Scotland-Wales match opened at Cardiff to-day fervent hymn singing by a crowd cf 43.000 was followed by a solemn scene of a minute's silence m tribute to Mr. Aikman Smith, a former secretary of the Scottish Union, who421 words
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Article30 1931-02-16 20 J. T. Tyldcsley Leaves £16,519. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. London, Feb. 14. J. T. Tyldesley, the Lancashire and England cricketer, who died two months ago, left £16.519.30 words
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Article21 1931-02-16 20 Mr. S. Wood-Hill, of Messrs^ Huttenbach, Lazarus and Sons, Ltd., Penan*, accompanied by Mrs. Wood-Hill and family have gone on leave.21 words
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Article485 1931-02-16 20 Portsmouth's Home Defeat by West Bromwieh. [FREE PRESS SERVICE—COPYRIGHT.] London, Feb. 14. Unusual football history was written on some of the English grounds to-day for the sixth round of the English Cup competition, the earlier rounds of which have produced some big surprises, was m keeping with485 words
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Article40 1931-02-16 20 Well Done Third Division. Birmingham 3. Watford 0. Chelsea 3. Blackburn 0. Barnsley 1, Wolverhampton 3. Portsmouth 0, West Bromwich 1. Everton 5, Grimsby 3. Exeter 3, Leeds l. Southport 1, Bradford 0. Sunderland 2, Sheffield Un. 1.40 words
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Article41 1931-02-16 20 Celtic Go Out. Cowdenbeath 3, St. Bernards 0. Bo'ness l, Ayr United 0. Third Lanark 4, Arbroath 2. ■St. Mirren 2, Falkirk 0. Montros« 0, Kilmarnock 3. Dundee l, Aberdeen 1. Hibernian 0, Motherwell 3. Morton l, Celtic 041 words
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Article106 1931-02-16 20 A Cricketer Footballer's Success. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] London, Feb. 14. Hodgson, Lancashire's cricketer-football, enjoyed an individual record to-day by scoring feur times for Liverpool against the strong Wednesday defence. Bastin, Arsenal's outside left, scored three times against Derby, Hulme, Jack and James making up the six.106 words
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Article71 1931-02-16 20 Ranking of American Players. [Reuter's Service.] New York, Feb. 15. As was expected Tilden and Hunter, who recently turned professional, are omitted from the Lawn Tennis Association's rankings, which were published to-night. John Doeg, Prank Shields and Allison are alloted the first three places. Mrs. Helen Wills and71 words
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