The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 February 1931
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Title Section19 1931-02-17 1 The Singapore FreePress N O. 13,262. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, &S. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article413 1931-02-17 1 In the fourth Test at Johannesburg South Africa were dismissed for 295 m their first innings (Taylor 72; Peebles! six for 63). England, second innings, are 110 for three Page 20. Dame Melba is lying m a serious condition m a Sydney Nursing Home— Page 11. The413 words
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Article881 1931-02-17 1 Causae non sunt multiplicandae praeter necessitatem. The English language is extraordinarily rich m synonyms. It derives this wealth from the fact that it is a mixture of many tongues: it has sources of supply almost as numerous as the races on the globe. Its base is Anglo-Sax-on, deeply881 words
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Advertisement135 1931-02-17 1 -^iiiTAKERS ALMANACK 1931. rontaining information rejecting government, finances, nooulation. commerce and general statistics. PRICE $3.60. Kelly Walsh Ltd. RAFFLES HOTEL I TO-NIGHT I DINNER DANCE MONIA LITTER'S CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA I j. 'grYll'room 1 I SPECIAL DISH TO-NIGHT I ROAST TURKEY STUFFED A LA j GRAND MAMA J J LEAF SPINACH.135 words
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Advertisement228 1931-02-17 1 EfIFOM(f ):HftIEL I "Renowned by Recommendation" I I TO-NIGHT DINNER MENU TO-NIGHT I 2) Hors d'Oeuvre Varies (S) Consome aux Proflteroles Creme de Celeri Halibut Joinviile Darioles Financiere €> Cotelette d'Agneau Dubarry (•j Faisan Rotl g Epinards en Branches Pommes Croquettes g Creme Caramel Glace aux Praises Friandises Cafe DINNER228 words
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Advertisement124 1931-02-17 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Auctions sales etc. Page 9. Cinema quide Pages 2 and 3. Hotel announcements Page 1 For speed use a Parker Duofold Page 13. Qualcast lawn mowers at Littles Page 10. Silver bridge boxes at Robinsons Page 11. CHRYSLER LOW UPKEEP I THE RE ADYTC) SERVE POODS AND DAIRY124 words
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Advertisement20 1931-02-17 1 THE BRITISH JOURNAL PHOTOGRAPHIC ALMANAC 1931. The year book of Photography with 64 Gravure Pictures. PRICE $1.50. Kelly mish Ltd.20 words
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Article228 1931-02-17 2 The uiitiernoted non-tiction Wki will be leacly lor Ihw on Saturday, at 9 am Artier tE. If.) Editor. Jewish Travellers. 1930. illus. (Broadway Travellers Series > 'Apex The Uneasy Triangle. 1931. vThc Rhinelami Occupation*. Barbusse (Henri) One Looks at Russia. 1931. (Trana. from the French). Broom <R> The228 words
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Article109 1931-02-17 2 The following is the (prcgTamme cf drills up to and for week ending February 22nd. Friday. 5 15 p.m.— Drill Hall. "A" (lfjQ.) Coy.. Recruits Drill. Elementary Gun Drill n.nd T'nmediate action. M.G. Plat. (Eurasian K N.COs. Refresher Course Bde. Sig. Section. Drill and Signal Training. "C"109 words
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Article58 1931-02-17 2 T:ie following is to-ciay's programm: to b. brcattNMA from Radio Saigon by the studio orchflfttaft under the direction of M. Andre Soyer: Coriolan, Beethoven; Adagio, for violincello <lCme. Simone Chef nay) Ronchini: Dan*ve Ijascivc. M. Hmh; Peer Gynt. Serond ?iute. K. Grirp: Jacotto. Philipps. Ascanio. SaintSaons; Parts Girls,58 words
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Article211 1931-02-17 2 Thousand Acres m Mediterranean Highlands. Paris, Feb. 10. Bi«? strides recently made m Prance by the Nat'srism cult promise success for a great international nature colony about to be established on the* Riviera. Helicpolis, as the centre will be called, is pktfUMd to extend over a thousand211 words
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Advertisement219 1931-02-17 2 DISTINCTIVELY < j DIFFERENT j Where SHALL we dine j to-nisrht S DINING at home becomes I very monotonous hotels too, i much about the same. i I We suggest You will be i delighted with the distinctive J i charm of the Capitol Res- j J taurant. Because of219 words
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Advertisement109 1931-02-17 2 Victoria Theatre I P Reopening with I "LADIES of 1 LEISURE"! FEATURING: I BARBARA STANWYCK. g LOWEL SHERMAN j j RALPH GRAVES, ETC. Opening Date: Saturday Next at 6.15 and g Efi 9.30 p.m. autnKiHßßgfgß«garaiari!iaiiagßiai^j^^^ HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT ALL DAY 3.15 6.15 9.15 WARNER BROS. All Colour Singing Romance m x109 words
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Advertisement193 1931-02-17 2 1 1 1£ pi* lP\l 1 1 px CMD AY I j i OPENING AT THE i IMATINEE! j j i AT 3PM I J CHILDREN HALF PRICE I I°lsl A l^ B'ls8 15 i De Sylva, Brown and Henderson's I uproariously funny Fox Movietone I successor to "Sunny Side193 words
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Miscellaneous163 1931-02-17 2 THE WEEK. Tuesday. 17th. High Water, ic.2o. P. 2 ft., 23.40, 8.5 ft. Chlnew New Year. Bank Holiday. Arrival of ill Jin fUMWI OldfteM. Crukcl: Pfcnmnf vs. Bangkok. In Pcnang. L.L.T.C. tournament. Chinese Sports mtg.. Jalan Besar 10 a.m. Keppcl Golf Club. Shanghai foursomes. Wrdn' duy 18th. High WMM 10.05.163 words
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Article337 1931-02-17 3 Bid to Conquer Colombia Mountain. An interesting climb will be attempted this month. I learn, m the South American Republic of Colombia. writes v Special Correspondent of the Morning Post. Taking advantage of the heat iu-ually prevailing at this time of the year. Which breaks down some of337 words
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Article85 1931-02-17 3 Bridge too Low For New 'Buses. Southport. An amusing situation has arir-en at Southport In connection with the fleet of new 'buses recently ordered by the Corporation. The first 'bus should have been delivered to ♦he Corporation but after undergoing tests it aas found that there was85 words
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Article304 1931-02-17 3 Professor's Pet Gives a Demonstration. Professor Sir Gilbert Walker and his cat joined m showing why a falling cat always lands on its feet. The demonstration was given during a discourse on the "Physics of Sport" delivered by Sir Gilbert at the Imperial College304 words
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Advertisement374 1931-02-17 3 A .^j* A T A BANAGBRLI^ NOTE. The Directors of Capitol Theatres Ltd., extend to their numerous Chinese and Malay friends and to the entire theatre-loving public a cordial X invitation to make a happy and prosperous Holiday season even greater by enjoying this wonderful entertainment. WARNER BROS: All the374 words
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Article, Illustration2606 1931-02-17 4 JOHN J. PERSHING - The Opening of the German Offensive. JOHN J. PERSHING Pershing Tells of- By GENERAL British Driven Back 37 Miles: 150,000 Men Lost Germans Seek io Separate British and French Armies: Foch Appointed to Command Pershing Offers U.S. Troops. fiOMING to the great German offensive of 1918 m the following extracts2,606 words
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Article224 1931-02-17 4 With the Ashes of Her Soldier Husband. An ex-soldier's wish, expressed to his bride on his wedding day m 1921, that his ashes should be scattered on Hill 60, where so many of his pals fell m action, is to be carried out as soon224 words
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Article28 1931-02-17 4 If we have the seeds of a new and better urban civilisation anywhere m this country, I think they will be found at Welwyn. Mr. Clough Wiliams -Ellis.28 words
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1071 1931-02-17 4 Heart of the Lion City. "There was an old woman who lived m a shoe, "She had so many children she didn't know what to do. "So she gave them some broth without any bread, "And slapped them all soundly and sent them1,071 words
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Article, Illustration1637 1931-02-17 4 T. STANHOPE SPRIGG - Flying Day by Day T. STANHOPE SPRIGG By The Basra Flight: The King's Cup: 2,000 Miles Non-stop. London, Jan. 21. THE Air Ministry have adopted a novel and interesting method of testing the respective merits of our large types of experimental flying-boats which have been producad by rival constructors. The1,637 words
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Article14 1931-02-17 4 One of the mast patlnuu' present Parliament x-s tlu youth to assort itself.— Mr14 words
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Article27 1931-02-17 4 We must all be conscious of a drip, drip, drip of the commonplace on the minds and eyes of those who frequent cinemas.— Mr. W. W. Vaughan.27 words
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Article767 1931-02-17 5 19 IN TWO YEARS. Uneasiness m Public Mind. Uneasiness is felt m the public mind at home at the growing list of murder mysteries which remain unsolved. Many of these crimes have occurred since the Judges' Rules governing police procedure m taking evidence were rigidly applied,767 words
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Article90 1931-02-17 5 Heiress to Marry Brother of Prince Serge Mdivani. New York. The engagement is announced to-day of Miss Louis Astor Vanalen to Prince Alexis Mdivani. a son of General Prince Mdivani. former aide-de-camp to the Emperor of Russia. Miss Vannlen is a descendant of John Jacob Astor. who90 words
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Article41 1931-02-17 5 The case m which Ho Van Chin is suing the Singapore Traction Company for the return of $2,000, which, he alleged, he paid to the defendants as security for employment as assistant cashier, was adjourned to next month's list on Saturday.41 words
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Article197 1931-02-17 5 Strange Story About Mr. Lloyd George. London. How long will MM Bondfield continue to be Minister tf Labour? She is the object of almost constant attack by the extreme, and by some of tre almost -moderate. Socialists, because she declin?s to relax further the administration ol197 words
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Article139 1931-02-17 5 German Composer Thinks It is Amusing But Dying. Some ultra-mod ?rn views on music were expressed by Herr Arnold Schonberg. -he wellknown composer, who went to England specially to conduct a programme of his works broadcast by the 8.8.C. "Some people." he said, with a twinkle m139 words
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Advertisement275 1931-02-17 5 aa [BEARINGS? 1 f I tc r I \fiA m m. 1 j I A 1 T I^B imm i 1 "*f"^^ j II \My Ball I ]i W6 utOCK *****11 I ij RANSOME and MARLES I RUDGE WHITWORTH j I Malayan Motors, Ltd. I \l 14-20 ORCHARD ROAD SINGAPORE.275 words
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Advertisement297 1931-02-17 5 EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW this easy way to increased vitality. Are you enjoying life as you'd like to! Or do you feel robbed of all your energy? It's not much fun for the woman who feels depressed, "washed out," spiritless, who seems to be getting thinner every day. Men turn297 words
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Advertisement382 1931-02-17 5 .'XJ^S*/ C? \^i^>\ II JOHN HAIG U CO., LIMITED. MARKINCH, SCOTLAND, I I W KINNAIRD HOUSE, PALL MALL EAST, LONDON, SW.i. I I Local Agents THE ANGLO-SIAM CORPORATION LTD. SINGAPORE Mappin Gem^Set Rings 'THESE Rings are mounted m Pure Platinum and th« illustration! represent their actual size. It is only382 words
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Article1182 1931-02-17 6 SPEAKER AS AUTOCRAT. Notable Holders of the Office. We reproduce below the eighth of a series of article on 'Fifty Years m Parliament," by ►Mr. G. Emery, Poiit cai Qofieepundgnt cf ioWlMllllill Past, v.iio entered the Presi Gallery oi the Her-? of Commons m IS3I. Mi.1,182 words
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Article277 1931-02-17 6 Kidnapped With Former Mrs. Chaplin. New York, Jan. 8. Lita G. Chaplin, former wife of Charles Chaplin, and Georges Carpentier, one time boxing champion, were the victims of a daring hold up. m which Mrs. Chaplin was robbed of jewellery worth £3.000. She was playing at277 words
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Article143 1931-02-17 6 Record of Father and Four Sons. A remarkable record of family service on the railways is leveaied by the retirement of an Edinburgh passenger guard, Mr. George Fairbairn. Mr. Fairbairn hr-> cjinph-ted Aftgr-one yean with the L.N.E.R. (and foinierly the Ntortt) British). His father had fifty-two143 words
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Article99 1931-02-17 6 Can be Relit 600 Times. Budapest, Jan. 5. The "Pesti Hlrl&p's" Vienna correspondent reports the invention of a "perpetual match" by Dr. Ferdinand Ringer, an Austrian analytical chemist. The match, which can be relit some 600 times, is composed m its entirely of the chlorate with which99 words
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Article146 1931-02-17 6 Cigarette Limitations m t Vatican. Komr J«» In spite i !>■ rd lines, Ibe W l«n buying dearer dtwettea 1 At w Bre CMC ml J v 3/ o iito p of salts and prfcw I i ■'< h btt cj vml desui i vv>wi thtl tl146 words
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Article19 1931-02-17 6 The schools turn out a t>T* •> so all-round that they i-re the start to become toteU -Mrs. Amabel Williams-*""19 words
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Advertisement295 1931-02-17 6 iy \TROUHLES if *m if )t/^^i Nerves and Digestion arc so Th c 2^-^ I dependent on each other that simole sSe tt^' l impossible for you to be o^ldv for <*? fV- I really £v unless both are m «§£££*>' 1 j order. Dr. Cassell s Tablets Nervou. .1295 words
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Advertisement68 1931-02-17 6 KLIM Powdered Milk Pure Fresh 3§L Safe Milk Milk tor JB^JJ tor Drinking i;Sp^f; Growing f*V 1 m SPELL IT BACKWAROS f^ af 1 1 or Cooking feihwJft Children I FRESH MILK POV»(OEREO ma»Bj Obtainable at all Leading Provision Dealers, Ifl ML Iflal •ii# v/li r\li A New British Record68 words
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Article1670 1931-02-17 7 WINDSOR PARK MYSTERY. Terrible Shock When I Heard I was Dead." A young married woman tells 'below, m her <wn words, the extraordinary experience of wakinp up one morning and finding that she i i supposed to be dead, and her forgotten body burled In1,670 words
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Article346 1931-02-17 7 By Lieutenant-Colonel M. J. T. Reilly, M.C., Commanding S.S.V.F. Singapore. Feb. 11. Officers, (Substantive Rank). j 2nd Lieut. (ACapt.) P. G. Hill, reverts to his! substantive rank on ceasing to be Second-in-Command m the S.R.E. (v) Singapore j Volunteer Corps with effect from the 20th j January,346 words
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Advertisement255 1931-02-17 7 piRRIMS A DROP OR TWO WITH CHEESE— IJ* DELICIOUS I i /j f■« LI Inn no PMORE SHABBY FLOORS JUST ONE COAT of DARKAUNE. only costing SI. 10 will give your floor a lovely lustrous finish that won't chip, icratch or eet shabby. DARKALINI it greatly superior to any- thing255 words
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Advertisement246 1931-02-17 7 IDUNLOP AGAIN!) 245.733 Miles Per Hour! I X ♦|> CAPT. MALCOLM CAMPBELL. DAYTON A BEACH. FEB. STH, 1931. J: PREVIOUS RECORDS. March 1927. Sir Henry Segrave 203.7928 m.p.h. Feb. 1928. Capt. Malcolm Campbell 206.9560 m.p.h. March 1929. Sir Henry Segrave 231.362 m.p.h. ALL ON DBNLOP— THE FIRST TYRE IN THE246 words
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Article407 1931-02-17 8 Lost Turkish Treasure. Budapest, Jan. 5. The "Budapest! Hirlap" describes the romantic discovery of an Aladdin's cave m the Pills Mountains, an hour or so distant from Budapest. A short time ago rumours that ruby and tfokl mlnes nad been found n<?ar vlUage •f St. Endre407 words
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Article42 1931-02-17 8 Rumour of Breakdown Denied. London, Feb. 5. It is authoritatively denied that Mr. Mac-, Donald is threatened with a breakdown. On the contrary, it is stated: "His health has been extraordinarily good" notwithstanding his lack of holidays, even during Christmas.42 words
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Article912 1931-02-17 8 ITS POSSIBILITIES. Transmission of Pictures For All. "The transmission of talking motion pictures within one year is not only possible but probable, 1 said Philo T. Farnsworth, th? technical head of the television laboratories at San Francisco, and the young man whose resent researches has stirred up an unparalleled912 words
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Article84 1931-02-17 8 Second Modern Language Rule. London. Feb. 6. Col. Gidney informs Reuter that m response to his representation that facilities for studying modern languages are not so great m India as m England, the Civil Service Commissioners are amending the Indian Civil Service examinations so as to place84 words
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Advertisement39 1931-02-17 8 iSaii-.v 1 V\9sii9SSl^fiH^^Hß^^SßL_ thk 1 duct ikjj^^^B Bjl^S^ BUY VtVKSBI ltai^lMrt Liv (Incorporated m S.S.) Ipoh. GOLD FLAKE^^ CIGA.RETTES -!!^***t?** 4 55 CF-NTS FOR SO i l v^^^t I to y^ KDiHOWILLS BRIS TOL L C I J OON39 words
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Advertisement313 1931-02-17 8 TOR 100 WRAPPERS (LARGE SIZE) j 200 WRAPPERS (SMALL Stt«^ Gold and Silver FREE GIFTS for the healthy! Gold wife and pocket watches! Gold cigarette cases! Exquisite enamelled co/fcc spoons! Heavy solid silver hand mirrors! It is worth being well to get these splendid gifts! Consider your health. Do you313 words
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Advertisement375 1931-02-17 9 business cards. jjiXsSAGE Iff ISS FUMIKO 9 22 Dhoby Ghaut. riTRBLE FLOORING TILES. HNGAPORE CASKET CO. Vor. 1 3, Penhas Road, ,ff UitendCT Street Phone 6075. POST WEAR A TRUSS So!.- Agents HAYNARD CO., LTD. n. BATTERY BOAI*. fIARBLE CHIPPINGS, ROAD METAL LIME FOR SALE Delivery ro Railway Sidir.*, Quarry.375 words
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Advertisement602 1931-02-17 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE hereby given that tenders ar now laMttd for tne following materials o services, and that particulars ot such tender may be obtained m the Tender Room. Munictpa Odces: Supply of one portable electrically drivei pumping set for Water Dcpt. (Wate *iigincer's orl.ee). Date ol602 words
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Advertisement631 1931-02-17 9 NOTICES. j NOTICE. f The Exchance Banks will be closed on: jl7th February Tuesday Chinese New Yeai '1 18 th Wednesday 19th Thursday Hari Raya Puasa. NOTICE. Messrs. W. Hammer and Co.. Ltd., herebj Kive notice that Thursday, February 19th 1931, being Hari Raya Puasa, no water will b< supplied631 words
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Advertisement521 1931-02-17 9 NOTICES. ORDINANCE NO. 44 (BANKRUPTCY). IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. In Bankruptcy. No 34? of 1928 r ß xr G *sJ\ A M HI T TCHISO^ /of No. 3 Dalvey Estate, Sing a -pore, carrying on business a< JNo. 21 Winchester House jSmgapore, Naval521 words
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Advertisement537 1931-02-17 9 Pahang* WILD* LIFE COMMISSION. The Wild Life Commission will visit Pahang and hold sessions a* follows KUANTAN Monday February 23rd, 1931, From 930 a m Tuesday 24th, Wednesday 25th Thursday 26th' PEKAN Saturday n 28th,' Sunday March Ist' JERANTUT Wednesday 4th TEMERLOH Thursday sth' Friday 6th' at the Government Offices.537 words
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Advertisement423 1931-02-17 9 NOTICES. AUCTION SALES. SHERIFFS SALE. IN THE SIPREME DOOM OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE Suit No. 288 of 1930. In the MUM of Lee Bay Mm (It W.. Pbinriff Versus 1. Sim Kee Chye 2. Sim Ah Gek ITllfllUlllU AUCTION SALE ot All the interest of Sim Kee423 words
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46 1931-02-17 10 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. ENGAGEMENT. The engagement is announced between Mr. Tok Peng Liong second son of Mr. and Mrs. Tok Hong Kian and Miss Ong Geok Choon second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ong Hup Keng and the marriage will take place on the 2nd March 1931.46 words
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721 1931-02-17 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 17, 1931. THE MAXWELL RUBBER SCHEME. A good deal of interest will necessarily be taken locally m Sir George Maxwell's scheme for inducing the Dutch East Indies native rubber grower to assist m a plan for rubber restriction. There has not been a great deal721 words
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Article796 1931-02-17 10 Miss Sylvia Dampney. the captain of the Welsh Ladies' Golf Team, is paying a visit to Ceylon. She will tour India later. A lecture on the "Control and Purification of the Emotions" will be delivered at the Theosophical Society, 3 Finlayson Green, on Thursday at 7.30 p.m. Those interested are796 words
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Article97 1931-02-17 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] London, Feb. 16, 5.15 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £115 1216 (up 5 16). Forward £117 3 16 (up 4|16). The market is strong. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair97 words
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Article435 1931-02-17 10 We understand on reliable authority, says ihe Times of Malaya, that Mr. R. Williamson, a well-known member of the Singapore Bar. has been appointed temporarily a Judge m the F.M.S. Mr. Williamson is a partner m the lawfirm of Drew and Napier, Singapore. It is stated that he will be435 words
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Article907 1931-02-17 10 EUROPEAN ONVK TKI) Car Parking Dispute j n i Basah Road. Hr Convicting a European h lUn d who was yesterday charted b assaulting a pol.ee corpora] of his duties, Mr. J r p. ongistrate, said: "I have no hthat I do not believe vtel fou907 words
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Article14 1931-02-17 10 Dr. R. A Mac Nab. of J conded for service under the v* Kedali14 words
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Advertisement220 1931-02-17 10 A REVELATION IN ICE TANKS. I^Cv '-C G requires bottle I ifjSs^s^ mm scentsofice5 centso f ice PRICES AND DEMONSTRATION GIVEN BY CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kon§\ (incorporated m Shanghai*. AT 90 ROBINSON ROAD. BY SPECIAL W^P '^Su l&J HM# THE KING ArPOINTMENT220 words
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Advertisement60 1931-02-17 10 faH|M) i ml I I AT SIXTY MILES DROVE WILLIE SMIDDER HE LOST CONTROL,— HIS WIFE'S A WIDDER. Protect yourself and your wife with "GAFLAC" Motor Car and Accident Policies. ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480. JH.B. WINTER j I TAILOR. j j BATTERY ROAD,60 words
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Article195 1931-02-17 11 THE NEW CONSTITUTION Mr. Wedgwood Benn and Mr Thomas Expected m March. [RftUtatfi Service.] New Delhi. Feb. 11. ID ffcdffWOOd Bonn (Secretary of State for Mr J. H. Thomas (Dominions Secrer.nd ottMT Parliamentary delegates, are arrive early m March with consti- for discussions m India with195 words
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Article352 1931-02-17 11 Exiled Liberal Leader Refuses to Form Cabinet. EteUtaril Service.) Madrid. Feb. 15. Senor Cambo. the Catalan leader, has arr.ved and has been received by the King who N&tlf Hold a conversation with General I ier at the War Ministry. Senior Cambo m a statement to the press352 words
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Article119 1931-02-17 11 British Delegates Leave for Buenos Aires. (British Radio— Official Service.] Ruffby. Feb. 15. non Chaduick. the president of the British trade delegation to Buenos s kft London yesterday with a number of ■JJJH, for south America. f ty Agates from Great Britain and 90 p™ 1 Canada119 words
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Article32 1931-02-17 11 D AME MELBA ILL. Gr eat Prima Donna m Grave Condition. •Reuter's Service. 1 jw Sydney, Feb. 16. Neiiie Melba Is In a nursing home fr '»m a skin infection. Her condition32 words
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Article179 1931-02-17 11 BUYERS FROM 80 LANDS. £10,000,000 Worth of British Goods on Display. [Reuters Service. j London, Feb. 16. The British Industries Fair, the largest national trade exhibition m the world opens today m London and Birmingham. It is estimated that £10.000.000 worth of British products are being179 words
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Article94 1931-02-17 11 i Criticised Chairman Resigns. I Renter's Sen ice. 1 Chicago. Feb. 15. After many struggles against odds m which he often met with severe criticism and opposition m Washington and m wheat-growing centres which did not favour his grain policies. Mr. Alexander Legge. Chairman of the Federal94 words
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Article45 1931-02-17 11 I Visit to Mines Area. [R?uter's Service.! Lima. Feb. 15. The Prince of Wales has left for Arequipa m an aeroplane. Lima. Later. The Prince of Wales and Prince George have arrived at Arequipa after four and a half hours' flight.45 words
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Article39 1931-02-17 11 Death After Attending Privy Council. [Reuter's Fir Eastern Service.] Tokio. Feb. 16. Mr. Itasu Matsumuro collapsed suddenly this afternoon while talking to a friend after attending a meeting of the Privy Council, which had just adjourned.39 words
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Article47 1931-02-17 11 British Minister's Tour of Inspection. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Feb. 16. This morning Commander Gilbert, representing the Directors of Dorman Long, conducted the British Minister m a thorough inspection of the Memorial Bridge which the firm are tuilding over the Bangkok River, i47 words
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Article93 1931-02-17 11 A Basis of Co-operation Re-established. 1 British Radio Official Service, i Rugby, Feb. 13. Dr. Weizmann. the President of the Jewish Agency, last night issued a statement on the letter addressed to him by the Prime Minister, Mr. Mac Donald, dealing with points m the Government's policy m93 words
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Article33 1931-02-17 11 The British Relief Fund. [British Radio Official Service.] Rufby, Feb. 15. The New Zealand Earthquake Relief Fund, inaugurated by a donation of £500 from the King, has now reached £19,300.33 words
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Article20 1931-02-17 11 [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] London, Feb. 16. Rubber stocks are as follows: London 81,432 tons. Liverpool 43,679 tons.20 words
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Article25 1931-02-17 11 Donations previously acknowledged $19,626.58 Hon. Sec. Kampong Kuantan Club 72 "Anonymous" Kuala Lumpur 100 Messrs. Bannon and Bailey 100 FOB'S 760 $20,648.5825 words
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Article190 1931-02-17 11 INDIAN ORDERS AGAIN Well-Founded Hopes of Trade Recovery. [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 16. Lancashire's cotton mills restart to-day with well-founded hopes of a trade revival. -According to a Daily Herald message from Manchester, the flow of orders from India is to be resumed, "This being directly190 words
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Article117 1931-02-17 11 New York High Court Ruling Involving Millions. I Re uter's Service.] New York, Feb. 16. Reversing the favourable opinion of the lower court m a suit brought by C. B. Richard and Company to compel the National City Bank to t>ay the New York rate of 13117 words
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Article223 1931-02-17 11 Lt.-Col. W. M. Hore. Commanding 2nd Batt. Welch Regiment sends the following message: On the departure of the Welch Regiment, all ranks would like to express their regret at leaving the many friends that they have made m Malaya. There will always remain the memory of223 words
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Article100 1931-02-17 11 Official Landing of Major-General Oldfleld. Major-General L.C.L. Oldfleld, C.8., C.M.G., D.5.0., who succeeds General H. L. Pritchard •as General Officer Commanding the Troops m Malaya, will make his official landing this morning. It is expected that the transport Neuralin will anchor at the man-o'-war anchorage at about100 words
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Article203 1931-02-17 11 Song of the West at the Capitol. Admirers of all-technicolour musical romances will be sorry to see that the Censor has been busy on the Song of the West, so that a plot which is hard enough to follow at times is made slightly confusing. Song of the203 words
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Article377 1931-02-17 11 THE ONLY WAY OUT OF HER TROUBLE. JAPANESE GIRL'S LETTER. Sad End of Young- Dental Mechanic. The Coroner, Mr. F. G Bourne, yesterday held an enquiry concerning the death from SIVe T P iSOning f a youn S Ja P^se woman, Ishi Misa. Dr. K. Homa, a Japanese dentist doing377 words
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Article231 1931-02-17 11 Tenders Expected Next Month. The Free Pi ess understands that tenders for the proposed new Europe Hotel are expected by the middle of next month; on which will depend the siz<? and proportions of what will most probably be Singapore's largest hotel. It will be remembered that231 words
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Article192 1931-02-17 11 Welch Privates m Boarding House Row. Privates E. Tilby and J. Robert of the Welch Regt. were charged before Mr. G. E. Clayton, the Second Magistrate, yesterday with voluntarily causing hurt to a Chinese womapi. Both men showed signs of having themselves sustained Injuries. The soldiers were arrested192 words
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Article113 1931-02-17 11 Britisher Replaced by American [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 16. In the House of Commons Mr. A. M. Samuel asked why the British Chief Inspector of Chinese Salt, Mr. Gabellc, had been replaced by an American, seeing that the United States had not participated m the foreign consortium113 words
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Advertisement100 1931-02-17 11 Say it with Flowers if you like' but mean it with Silver. We have some very smart new designs m sterling silver bridge boxes. Ideal for presentation purposes. No. 5 as illustration, size 6 ins. by 4i 2 ins. by Ift ins. HALL MARKED SILVER PL AIN PRICE $55.00. PLAIN.100 words
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2402 1931-02-17 12 NEW SCHEME FOR RUBBER OUTPUT CONTROL A RESTRICTION DUTY. Important Suggestions by Sir George Maxwell. A m-* idMBM fcr the rcsliiction of rubber output is put forward m an article published m the Financial Times of Jan. 21. by Sir CUorgc Maxwell, who. a.s Chief Secretary to the Federate 12,402 words
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Article1459 1931-02-17 12 CONGRESS PESSIMISM. I Moslems Dissatisfied with Premier's Declaration. An impression that the situation is not deve- j oping favourably to an agreement between the; •cturned delegates from the Round Table Con- :erence and Mr. Gandhi and his iollowers on he question of calling off civil disobedience1,459 words
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Article257 1931-02-17 12 Madame Sun Vat-sen to Return to China. I Nanking. Feb. j Political circles believe that Mr. Eugene Chen. ex -Nationalist Foreign Minister at Hankow and Canton, may be assigned an important mission m connexion with the Sino-Russian negotia- tions for the settlement of the Chinese Eastern257 words
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Article2128 1931-02-17 12 COMMONS DISCUSSION. Malaya To Provide Own Ships and Personnel. RELIEVING THE HOME BURDEN. An Interesting insight into the motives behind th<? Introduction m th° House of Commons of the Colonial Naval Defence Bill was provided during the debate on the second reading on Jan. 20. The ParJimentary2,128 words
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SPORT OF THE DAY.
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Article695 1931-02-17 13 Great Players Who Did Not Get Their Cup Medals. We have h«ard a great deal recently of th.<? part luck plays m the F.A. Cv.p. W3 shall hear a good deal more about it before MM filial ti? for be Cup is played. While this is rather a695 words
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Article431 1931-02-17 13 How Alfred Shrubb's Talent was Discovered. Men v/hc dwell m the country and make -leir living from the soil are apt to make great runners. Alfred Shrubb was. at different times, farm labourer and bricklayer when he lived m the Sussex village of Horsham. and the431 words
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Article45 1931-02-17 13 Gloucestershire and Warwickshire m the Final. London, Feb. 5. In the Rugby County Championship semifinal, Gloucestershire beat Hampshire by 9 points to 6 at Gloucester. Gloucestershire, therefore, will meet Warwickshire m the final, the latter having beaten Lancashire m the other semi-final.45 words
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Article54 1931-02-17 13 English Bowlers on Top. Bloemfontein, Feb. 7. The following is the closing score m the match botween the M.C.C. touring team and the Orange Free State which commenced to-day. Orange Fre? State 148 (Fox 54, Voce 3 for 46 Peebles 4 for 45 >: M.CC.54 words
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Article44 1931-02-17 13 Tourists' Batsmen m Form. Adelaide, Feb. 7. The following is closing score m the match between West Indies touring side and South Australia, whirl* commenced to-day: West Indies 303 for G < Headley 75, Constantine G3, Grant 50 not out.)44 words
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Article42 1931-02-17 13 London, Feb. 7. Hobbs. who came overland from Marseille* on his return journey from India, landed to-day. He declined to irmke a statement regarding the Sunday cricket controversy. Butclifle remains at Nice, where he has been joined by his wife.42 words
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Article115 1931-02-17 13 Mr. dynes' Diplomatic Reply to Questions. London, Feb. 5. In the House of Commons. Sir Frank Nelson a&fced Mr. Clynea if he proposed to take any action with regard to the sale m Britain of Calcutta sweep tickets on the Derby and particularly whether he intended to115 words
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Article87 1931-02-17 13 Birchfleld Harriers and J. S. Webster. London, Feb. 8. The Amateur Athletic Association, which like many m other countries has been troubled by a loose interpretation of amateur rules, has decided to make a stand for pure amateurism, its first act being the suspension of the world famous87 words
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Article79 1931-02-17 13 College Career Sacrificed for Cricket. London, Feb. 5 Peebles lias given up his future career at Oxford through playing for the Test team m South Africa, according to the Daily Express, which says that when Peebles was invited to play, the college authorities were unwilling to79 words
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Article155 1931-02-17 13 The Sport m a Difficult Position. 'From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 15. The Wmxl of Hotefeery vaa w tltctad Master for 1931-C.i of the Wbaddan Ch?^e Hunt, at CSM annual meeting which was held at Wing, near Leighton Buzzard, this week. He said that he could not155 words
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Article21 1931-02-17 13 London, Feb. 5. In the Hospital Oup, first round, St. Thomas's tot to King's Toy 19 points to 13.21 words
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Advertisement276 1931-02-17 13 r M r ''•'<■ Microscope vie-.v debilitated nerves W take up Sanatogen as the parched earth drinks m water/ m these words a well-known physician m his book "Nerve Energy" describes the action of Sanatogen. Every single particle of Sanatogen is greedily absorbed by the blood stream and, without any276 words
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Advertisement404 1931-02-17 13 Wb V V Vfc /Imh s^^ /yf^lj i^SMOOTH SAILING j|f Parker Duofold j^r As trim as a sailing yacht and as fleet the streamlined Parker Duofold with "Pressureless Touch'* offers you new writing ease and speed. Touch point* to paper you're off like a breeze no stops for pen dipping404 words
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Advertisement932 1931-02-17 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. 1 WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. 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 and932 words
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Advertisement546 1931-02-17 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m 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. Due Singapore. s.s. CITY OP KHIOS Peb SJS. CITY OF ATHENS Mar 16 HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY OP546 words
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Advertisement444 1931-02-17 14 P. fe 9 O. British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated m England).) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMFXT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN. Due Tonnage. Singapore. 1931. Tonnarp RAWALPINDI 16,697 Feb. 21444 words
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Advertisement750 1931-02-17 15 0 S. K. Line. v- I -*"d New York:— (from Kobe) [C*mi Freißht Bervlca.l Tokai Mana Mar 16 vl( n ,i 9mta*-Cnm Kobe). t Mt>nila Waru Mar M uOJ d r-inm. Hamburg (Bremen) r Amaroii Maru Mar 17 19 ourwm. Tort Llilraboth, Cape Town, Rl-> de jai.nro Santos, Montevideo Buenos750 words
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Advertisement498 1931-02-17 15 OF FAMOUS f#l PRESIDENT LINERS. gff TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO, SUE 2 PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES AND GENOA. Arrive Leave Lem ?e Arr|w Singapore, Stegmpore, Pem^g. New Jot Prea. Pillmore m Port Feb. 19 Peb. 21 Mar. 31 Pres. Wilson Mar. 2498 words
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Advertisement771 1931-02-17 15 K. P. M. lONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. CROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OP BATAVIAJ (Incorporated iv Holland.) UNDKI CONTRACT WITH TUE^ET^rIaNDS INDIAN GOVERNMJLf* Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connectiana to:-Pas3a*e. Frtl&U Transhlpraent, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. «*»r^nU«Te. In the SlrniU Settlement. (Slagapore and Pen**,) of the TBAVKU.ER* OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU. BOOKING OFFICE771 words
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Advertisement516 1931-02-17 16 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Bamlii monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the motor Teasel MALABAR (4,512 toot). Tht ul MARXLLA Is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de516 words
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Advertisement375 1931-02-17 16 STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., I LTD. Chinese New Tear. 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 on375 words
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Advertisement476 1931-02-17 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. l nc (Incorporated In U.BJL) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez) M.S. SZLVERCYPRESS In Port Peb. 23 M.B. SELVERWALNUT Mar. 3 Mar. 0 Apr. 12 For rubm and other particulars please apply to AGENTS SINGAPORE, PFNANG476 words
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Miscellaneous612 1931-02-17 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pckan, Sungel Lembln and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 4 m Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Talping, Penang and w««i^ft and Lower Slam 9 mja Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday g612 words
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Miscellaneous155 1931-02-17 16 Hautman, Dut. 3160, from Belawan Deli 16, for Batavia 16. Noorebar, Dut. 336, from Djambi 16, for Djambi 18. Slberg, Dut. 3195, from Batavia 16, for Bawean 18. Thedens, Dut. 1172, from Palembang 16, for Palembang 18. Tomohon, Dut. 684, from Singkawang 16, for Singkawang 19. Plancius, Dut. 3529, from155 words
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Article54 1931-02-17 17 p tnd O. Kashgar lias left Hong Kong to "live at this Port at 4 p.m. UVdnrsdayi. She will proceed Sinnapore Harbour Board' rrivtl H M DArta^nan is due here from the morning of the 21st inst.. and sail on the same day at 4 p.m. HI Kong. Shanghai. Kobe54 words
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Article48 1931-02-17 17 Two of Britain's Largest Underwatei (raft m Singapore. Perseus and Poceidon iday. the four b:>', submarines PDTUmOUtt) OB Dec. 12 for Hong ChllMl Station flotilla «nd unmarines. ■els, the Proteus and m? ■a ill be remembered, were involved when entering the Straits of DfiC. 17.48 words
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Article160 1931-02-17 17 -Mr. and Mrs. Henry. Mr. and •on, Mrs L Feuchter. Mr. and Mrs. family, Mr. E. G. Wilson. Mrs. Mr. Go Boon Kiong. Mr. Lao Oh Bu BeoOf Guan. Mr. A. Roos. Mr. Raden Maamoen alias Rasjid Mr L. J. Evans. Mr. May. Mr. jj c I Ils160 words
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Article294 1931-02-17 17 Paralyzes Shanghai Shipping. Shanghai. Feb 4. Fi: the pMt 72 hours Shanghai has been I In a thick belt of log which originated m Inrio-China. and swept up the YaogtM bringing: shipping to a standstill, the number of vessels anchored of! Woosung and vr waiting for tho294 words
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Article101 1931-02-17 17 H EAD ON COLLISION IN FOG. B lue Funnel Vessel involved m Shanghai Incident. cuhar incident occurred during fog hai shortly before it lifted, 10 miles when the strs. Eurylochus amd I into collision, head on. Tom, of the Blue Funnel Line, was ten tiie accident occurred. The ruegian tanker,101 words
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Article61 1931-02-17 17 avoc »n the Atlantic Fleet Reported. r >f influenza has attacked the H and three battleships at least The Military Hospital at GibralUa Ved over !02 cases from the battle 1 flagship Renown and battle <y. is also expected to land a move lmS *nts of the Fleet are61 words
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Article698 1931-02-17 17 Launching of the New Ajax. The ninetieth vessel built by Messrs. Scotts' Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Ltd., for Messrs. Alfred Holt and Company, was launched last month from the Cartoburn Shipyard. She is the Ajax, a twin screw motorship for the Blue Funnel Fleet, and is698 words
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Article265 1931-02-17 17 Two Battle-Cruisers m Quarantine. The influenza epidemic which has swept across Europe and found thousands of victims all over this country has reached the Fleet, says a mail week paper. It is reported to-day that the battle-cruisers Renown and Tiger are m quarantine at Gibraltar because265 words
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Article666 1931-02-17 17 TO DEFEAT AIR ATTACK. London's Defences Made Perfect. The Daily Express understands that highly Important conclusions on anti-aircraft gunnery and the defence of London and the naval ports have already been reached by the experts as an outcome of the Atlantic Fleet exercises. It is the opinion666 words
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Article160 1931-02-17 17 Admiral Chen and Territorial Water Limits. An important proposal has been submitted to the Administrative Yuan (reports a Nanking telegram to Chinese newspapers m Shanghai) by Vice-Admiral Chen Shao-kuan, the acting Minister of Navy, recommending the establishment or a national coastguard service for the purpose of enforcing160 words
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Article112 1931-02-17 17 German Ships Transferred to Panama Registry. Hamburg* Feb. 9. Public opinion m Germany's premier harbour is greatly exercised by the action of the shipowning firm of Vogemann, which transferred two of their ships, the steamers Vogesen and Vogtland, while at sea. from the German flag to112 words
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Advertisement256 1931-02-17 17 ""I The Mew r\r^> 1^ SCENIC ROUTE v\ feW* J/v K^ v^X. Through Nature's Wonderland— c^£2^§/ The Canadian Rockies Make Bab y Comfortable Cross Canada from Vancouver by the route of the J owcs t altitude and easiest gradient of any transcon- 55<{lC*Ura Talcum tinental hne. Yet see the highest256 words
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968 1931-02-17 18 ACCUMULATING EVIDENCE Anti-Slavery Society Decides to Investigate. The Anti-Slavery and Aborigines Society has decided to institute a searching arid impartial inquiry into the terrible allegations of forced labour, cruelty, and slavery m certain Russian timber camps for the supply of timber to this country,968 words
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Article10 1931-02-17 18 Everything we have Is taxed-even our credulity and patience.-Fionmce Hermld.10 words
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Article368 1931-02-17 18 Narcotics to be Handled by National Agency. "No change is contemplated m ihe opium suppression policy of the Central Government." Such ths gist of a reply made by the National Optom Suppression OommicskMi m Nanking, ol which Dr. J. iieng x,iu (former Minister of Health) is now368 words
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Advertisement351 1931-02-17 18 V^ -^■■■WO^^^^^^^^ OS S^B^bMT I *H I r* C./PI f 4 f1 1 I I 1 1^ Kj y^l lift n K^ fm t J *^W| I A Healthy Outlook vj He remembers when this wn just a «ungk, how SI he was afraid he would never see those joung351 words
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Advertisement340 1931-02-17 18 BANKING. CHAKT£KED BANK. OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600,000 shares ot £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 ißonf Kong .Saigon Amritsar Hoilo Semarang340 words
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Advertisement446 1931-02-17 18 BANKING, MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated m England). Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed 1,800,000 Paid-up 1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1,645,505 BOARD 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.446 words
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Advertisement177 1931-02-17 18 INSURANCE. THE SOUTH |E^ BRITISH x r INSfRANCE COMPANY, LIMITED FIRE, MARINE, TRANSIT AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED \T LOWEST CURRENT RATFS L. C. MARGOLIOUTH. M-. OfSce: 2, Finlayson Green PERSONAL ACCIDENTS. FATAL ACCIDENTS are everyoV HAv f E you made provision for tl of your dependents should such v177 words
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Article1112 1931-02-17 19 Credit Supplies to British P who *a.s Financial TlUMliry. 1927-29. spcaktai* a thai OM distorted ivorktandard wma due .o the high raicci m-rchandue. t aidard. he said, gold held nlu wu the baeia tf credit. One rd gold m the Bank of England, provided abOUt £80 of bank1,112 words
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Article56 1931-02-17 19 New Low Level 4in Hong Kong. Hong: Kong, Feb. 9. A new low record for the Hong Kong dollar was established on Saturday, when the opening quolaiion was lid. This drop of an eighth of a penny reflected a further fall m the price of silver, which56 words
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Article232 1931-02-17 19 late I ne ol ths Mining Journal] Ct, Londi Q, Nigeria mnu to haw b:en as much m the dark about the International Tin Quota Bdwmi Tini?s.oi Malaya. i im pendent of ih° London journal, writing on December 20th. rentes that ths u:?r: topic oi' disci]232 words
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80 1931-02-17 19 The British steel industry has beaten the world, and won large orders from South Africa Mr. J. H. Thomas, the Dominions Secretary made the announcement at Stoke-on-Trent. "I am able," he said, "to make public for the first time that orders have been placed ir.80 words
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Article439 1931-02-17 19 To- Day's Price Changes. EXCHANGE RATES. February 16. SELLING. London 4 months' sight 2|3 27 [32 London 3 months' sight 2,3 13[16 London, 60 days' sight 2 3 25j32 London 30 days* sight 2j3 3)4 London, demand 2j3 23(32 London, T. T. 2;3 ll|ie Lyons and Paris, demand 1430 Hamburg,439 words
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Article898 1931-02-17 19 MONDAY, FEB. 16TH. CLOSING QUOTATIONS. Buyers &eeiers. J Asam Kiiirwni 21s 22s 6d Ayer Hi:ams Tin (ss) 11s 6d 12s Bangrin Tin 11s 3d 12s Batang Padang ($1) 10 15 |3atu Caves (SI) 40 50 Suklt Arang ($1) 30 40 Burmah Malay Ctj 10s 6d 12s norn898 words
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Article39 1931-02-17 19 Annual Meeting of Ampat Sumatra. [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT.] London, Feb. 16. Ampat Sumatra adopted the annual report to-day. It is anticipated that expenditure on Aekboeroe estate will be cut to £6,000. The position is strong.39 words
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Article198 1931-02-17 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT. Sinsuporr, F>b. 16. The mnrkct is quiet to-day, on the eve of the Chinese New Year holidays. Tin ohart guc :*t:ons are marked down as there Is bobm uneasin *ss felt on account of tho Government rleiay m mr.kiny p.n announcement ibout the quota soh?me. Rubber198 words
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Article128 1931-02-17 19 Decreased Business With Europe. Washington, Feb. 8. According to a report of the Department of Commerce, the value of American exports 10 Russia m 1930 amounted to 113 million dollais, :m increase of 32 million on 1929. Imports from Russia came to 22 million dollars m value. American128 words
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Article41 1931-02-17 19 A Considerable Excess off Exports. Tokio, Feb. ti Japan's trade with China during January resulted m an excesa of exports ~>v »r imports amounting to six million yen, the fonv.fr totalling and the latter 14*,4 million siw.41 words
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67 1931-02-17 19 Latest Cable: London Spot sheet 3 13 iGd. per lb. New York Spot Sheet G.cts. 11.I 1 pn )b. L February Kith.. IS o'cloik noon. Buyers Sellers. JSS. equal to London Standard. Spot 12 Standard P..S S. on Tender Fib. 12 s 12"v Mar. 1267 words
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Article515 1931-02-17 19 The Effect of the Fail m Silver. Rice is Slam's one big trade, and m the past about half the export went to Ho.^g Kopr and Chma. being the best and dtWWJt cereal on that market. In these cireum: lainv Si.un with its currency fixed en a gold515 words
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Article221 1931-02-17 19 During the year ended October 31st. last the* outturn of the Sed-nak Rubber Estates MBOUnted to 1.355.4481 b. (against MlO.'Jtfilb. for l'J2B--29). The avenge selling price realized Ml from 8.93 d. to 5.43c'. per lb.. but. OB the Other har.d. further MfflTHHntW resulted m a:i ajp*->reriabV ndurtion m221 words
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Article89 1931-02-17 19 TIN— STILL NO NEWS. Inquiries mr.de by representative! of tin Malay Mail m authoritative quarters thk r <>rning i Saturday.*, revealed that IhtN li itlll ao news concerninf!; the British QovenaMni'a views regarding tlu proposed iiiU'raulloiial Uti v lOtfl scheme. That an announempnt may bo nr-d. uriivi the week-end ISi89 words
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Article83 1931-02-17 19 The Escct Rubber Estates harvested a crop of 676,*>661b. for the year ended September 30th. (against 651,01 51 b. for 1928-29), which realized an average (TOM P rire ot 6 51d. per lb. (against 9.43 d The ptottl for the year was £189 (against £7,355). and £7,73383 words
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Advertisement73 1931-02-17 19 ASSETS E V^EED $11,000,000. ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $38,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE.,: 27 Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies73 words
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Advertisement74 1931-02-17 19 I IN A.D. 1720. S J>l {two hundred and ten years ago.) j sfi There were no Telegraphs i |j m Cables Si »t n Telephones —and the General Post Office had j l only just be€n opened with a very j 1 elementary service. BUT The Royal Exchange Assur-74 words
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Article811 1931-02-17 20 England's Strong Position. FINE BOWLING BY LA.R. PEEBLES. Three Wickets m Five Balls. The fourth Test match between England and South Africa was continued at Johannesburg: yesterday. After a bad start South Africa had shown signs of iwwj on Saturday and were finally dismissed for 295.811 words
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Article328 1931-02-17 20 The match between the Race Course 001 l Club and the Garrison Golf Club played on Sunday result*! m a win for the Garrison Golf Club by 7 points to 5*4. The scores as below. Racecourse players mentioned first. B. M. Abdullah and T. Morita328 words
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65 1931-02-17 20 Returning the unusually low nett score of 63. J. B. Stevenson won the play-off for the Keppel Golf Club monthly medal on Saturday afternoon. Starting off with a 43 for the first round, Stevenson had a 36 for the second nine. Scores J.65 words
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Article46 1931-02-17 20 [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 16. The draw for the sixth round of the F.A. Cup. to he played on February 28, has resulted as follows Sunderland vs. Exeter. West Bromwich A. vs. Wolverhampton. Evert °n vs. Southport. Birmingham vs. Chelsea.46 words
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Article26 1931-02-17 20 [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 16. In a Division 111 (Southern) match to-day, Thames beat Watford 3—2. In the Northern Division Halifax beat Rochdale 3—2.26 words
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Article88 1931-02-17 20 Results of Yesterday's Ties. The following were the results of yesterday's ties m the L.L.T.C. tournament Ladies' Singles: Open. Mrs. J. A. Taylor beat Miss Norris 6 2--6—l. Mrs. Naing beat Mrs. Machael 6—l; 6—o. Men's Singles: Open. R. E. L. Anderson beat V. P. Walsh 8 6*88 words
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Article18 1931-02-17 20 To-days Tournament Ties. 3.45 p.m. Hough vs. Anderson. 5.00 p.m. Baughan vs. Palls. Haines vs. Horris.18 words
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Article458 1931-02-17 20 A GOOD GAME. Miss Griffith-Jones Team Beats Girls Sports Club. Miss Griffith- Joaess XI 2; G.S.C. 0. Jalan Besar ground was m good condition yesterday afternoon, considering the heavy rain earlier m the day and the hockey match m aid of the Asiatic unemployment fund between458 words
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Article489 1931-02-17 20 Handicaps for First Day. The following are the handicaps for the first days races at the Ipoh meeting on Saturday. Horses Class 2 Div. 3—6 furs.— Love Dale 9. Seren 8.12. Santorio 8.12. Sana 8.10. Titania 8.10. Cold Blast 8.8, Furrow 8.8. Strange Story 8.8. Gorilla 8.7. Lady489 words
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Article44 1931-02-17 20 The following will represent S.C.C. vs. H. M. Submarines at Jalan Besar Stadium on Friday E. Cherrington, R. B. Brummitt, J. G. Glasgow J. Elmer, A. K. Reid, D. R. Harper, Q. Bennett! C. Kendall, C. J. Bembroke, E. A. Joy A P Johnson.44 words
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Article997 1931-02-17 20 BLACK SWAN TROPHY. Three Boats Level With One Race to Go. Sunday's fixture for the A class yachts was the second of the series for the annual Black Swan trophy, which trophy is purchased yearly out of the interest accrued on a sum of money presented by the brothers997 words
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Article97 1931-02-17 20 King's Compliment to Luang Bamrung. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Feb. 16. Their Majesties, the King and Queen, were present at the final of the doubles m the Lawn Tennis Association tournament on Sunday afternoon. After presenting the prizes, the king expressed his delight at the97 words
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Advertisement218 1931-02-17 20 i There is a Difference I I I Not much m price, but there is a vast difference be twee ordinary Gramophone and the "HisMaster'sVoicei I 1 Hear— compare. Then you will know that music is not i reproduced but re-created, more than you can imagine 7°"^ t have not218 words
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