The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 21 February 1931
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section18 1931-02-21 1 The Singapore Free Press 13,266. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, SA SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.18 words
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Article470 1931-02-21 1 It was announced in the House of Commons yesterday that the Government approved the principle of tin restriction legislation by the Malayan and Nigerian governments subject to certain conditions Pare 11. Fire broke out on the P. and O. Khiva off the Korean coast, deck and cargo470 words
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Article1267 1931-02-21 1 I Quicquid agunt homines noatri ett farrago Lib€lu Juvenal. In spite of all the publicity that this country has had in recent years through the naval base and the misfortunes of its rubber and tin industries, there is still a woeful Ignorance at home, not only1,267 words
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Advertisement304 1931-02-21 1 IF^ You enjoy reading good books Join KELLY AND WALSH'S yOK-LOVERS' LIBRARY*' And read /ILL THE LATEST NOVELS Kelly Walsh Ltd. fRAFFUKJidm I TO-NIGHT. j SPECIAL DINNER 8 DANCE lUONIA LITTER'S CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA I PATRONS ARE REQUESTED KINDLY TO MAKE THEIR RESERVATIONS EARLY FOR DINNER AND FOR DANCE. 1 j304 words
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Advertisement187 1931-02-21 1 |rajQT 'SBPER-WASP^J RADIO RECEIVERS^ i ♦^FOR BATTERY OR A. C. MAINS OPERATION.! CHEAPEST, BEST, AKD MOST POPULAR. f RANGE 14 TO 500 METRES-RESULTS GUARANTEED X WRITE PO» BOOKLET. X T Ju I lv T IP Y A II A^A m a^^. 3 BS^JH Bt. W rj ri HUTTENBACH, LAZARUS SONS,187 words
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Advertisement164 1931-02-21 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Public notices etc Pag? 9. Cinema programmes Page 2. Doctors recommend Craven A. Pay e 5. Go *o Borneo Motors for car price details —Page 5. Paris millinery at Room 33. Winchester House Page 9. Ameded time-table for Mount Emily Mvimming pool Pase 9. CHRYSLER ~i j COMFORT164 words
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Advertisement27 1931-02-21 1 FOR YOUR FRIENDS AT HOME. "SUNNY SINGAPORE" A series of 38 photogravure views in Sepia tone. PRICE $1.00 EACH. (Complete with envelope for mailing) Kelly &Wdsh Ltd.27 words
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Advertisement177 1931-02-21 2 j DISTINCTIVELY J DIFFERENT 1 Where SHALL we dine to-night J J DINING at home becomes very monotonous hotels too, J much about the same. J We suggest You will be J delighted with the distinctive S charm of the Capitol Res- > taurant. Because of the rapid and i177 words
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Advertisement142 1931-02-21 2 COLOMBIA FILM CORP I i PRODUCTION. LADI ES of I LEISURE"! THE FIRST BIG TALKIE ATTRACTION i AT THE I I Victoria Theatre 1 I Commencing THURSDAY NEXT. Feb. 26th. and NIGHTLY AT 6.15 AND 9.30 P.M. j Booking at Littles $2 and $1. jjj TO-DAY TO-MORROW ESI MATINEE E«!142 words
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Advertisement286 1931-02-21 2 TELEPHONE BOOKING I i g Owingr to the big crowds nightly packing (ho < g patrons are most earnestly requested to take uj> 5 bookings not later than 9 p.m. as seats (a nnot retained after that time. If TO-DAY j Malin« S at 5 p. m |to.mSrow,S; h j286 words
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Miscellaneous257 1931-02-21 2 THE WEEK. Saturday, 21st. High Water. 00.40. 88 ft.. 12 32. 9.3 ft. UL.T.C. tournament. Golf: Guillemard Cup at Keppel. Municipal Commissioners' Dinntr to Mr. R. J Farrer. Municipal Council Chamber 7.45 p.m. Sunday. 22nd. High Water. 01.04. 8 8 ft.. 13 05, 9.0 ft. Golf: Guillemard Cup at Keppel.257 words
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Article112 1931-02-21 3 Discovery m York House! A large quantity of Icttsrs which were bricked up m a hole m a wall at the side cf a fireplace In an old house, m Swinegate, York, have just been brought to light. The papers related to the years 1680-90. The house was112 words
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Advertisement179 1931-02-21 3 HIECTRICITY 1 V^_ ECONOMY AND SERVICE 1 fotd^BETTER iflMtikd by\ ffUrcCua (fame— MUNICIPAL ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT. f\OU READY I THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE J OF THE i J I STUARTS SETTLEMENTS. i rMOTATED -vtth cross references to sections, and to corresponding sections of j i Um todten and FMS Criminal Procedure179 words
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Advertisement155 1931-02-21 3 (bw&Gate Successes I inilielllustratedWeekk ot lndia CluliUmmtij Competition f WINI^^DTHRfIJtED ON k Cow'i MOii Made Safe and Suitable /or Bahy 5 of the Priye Winners in off were reared on this Famous food ■miufiiiiiiiiuiii if iiuiiiunniuiuiniiiiiiiiif niiniuiiuuuiiiiiifiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiuHiiiiijiiiiiJij:i:: .::miii2j j? j 2 r n Guaranteed entirely free from added Chemical J^155 words
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Miscellaneous566 1931-02-21 3 CHURCH SERVICES. ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL. IST SUNDAY IN LENT. 7 a.m. Holy Communion. 7 30 a.m. Matins. 8 a.m. Hcly Communion (Choral) and Address. 19 a.m. Sunday School at St. Andrew's School. ".30 p.m. Ev?nscng (Choral) and Sermon. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8 a.m. Holy Communion. Tuesday, Thursday, and566 words
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Article197 1931-02-21 4 Popularity of the Small Car. The annual report Issued by the Ministry of Transport of road vehicles' taxation for the year ended November 30 last reveals that the gross receipts amounted to £27.825,174, corn- pared with £26,301,965 in the previous year. The number of licences current197 words
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Article1979 1931-02-21 4 GENERAL JOHN J. PERSHING - Experiences in the World War GENERAL JOHN J. PERSHING Seneral Pershing s j By Moved by Plight of Refugees: Opposition to Imposition on American Command: First Division Ordered into Line: Foch Becomes Commander-in-chief SECRETARY of War Baker went to London to discuss with the British authorities the prospects for additional1,979 words
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Article395 1931-02-21 4 Speeding-Up Invention Demonstrated. London, Jan. 26. Exchanging of letters between England and Australia as rapidly as between Manchester and Liverpool is one of the possible developments of an invention that is being shown in London this week to the newspaper press. This is the Stenode Radiostat system of395 words
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Advertisement143 1931-02-21 4 BUY AT THE SIGN OF GOOD SERVICE COACHBUILT SALOONS "fte Wheel cf the World" MINOR -COWLEY MAJOR OXFORD 1515 1475 2060 2350 2940 3420 THE CHOICE IS YOURS MALAYAN MOTORS LIMITED. 14-20 ORCHARD ROAD. PHONE 5981. Represented Throughout the F.M.S. by WEARNE BROS. LTD. j^Sjj' for something to keep P^l^^^lM143 words
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Article1071 1931-02-21 5 BRIGANDS MISSED. And Locusts Met, The Daily Express motoring corresponder tells of the brigands of Morocco who wer avoided— not for fear, but because of heav rains!— and how Cosmop and its occupant were held up in the desert by a swarm c locusts. Cosmop is a1,071 words
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Article704 1931-02-21 5 Job That Owners Shelve. A recent visit to Paris demonstrated hat the private car owner who kept no chauffeur or gardener troubled lit .e about washing his car iat this season of the year, writes H. Thorn ion ißutter (Morning- Post Motoring Correspondent). Car owners in England are704 words
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Article217 1931-02-21 5 How Long Does One Keep a Car? There are some people who buy a new car nearly every year. This may be fairly extravagant, for. as is well-known, to do so involves a substantial lo^s on the amount of depreciation each time a change is made. On217 words
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Article112 1931-02-21 5 Risks of Steamer Transport. The cars to be used by tht PrtoCC Of Wal?s in South America were shipped undated. In these days most shipping companies are so skilful at handling uncrated cars that it is rarely necessary to go to this tremble and expense. One112 words
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Article524 1931-02-21 5 New .Model Introduced to Motor World. liiimiiighum, Jan. 20. The [eettnf that has been abroad for some nine in the motor world that Sir Herbert Austin hcri ;i surprise in store was justified tO-daj When new BMMftel known as the Austin Twelve-Six" was introduced to distributors, ■Vents, and524 words
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Advertisement239 1931-02-21 5 s >s ®®®e<^^^^^ JUSTIMAGINE I 1 1 < i t j WHAT WE SHALL BE SELLING FOR i j TRANSPORT IN 1980. THE FUTURE IS UNKNOWN, FOR THE PRESENT AGE j MOTOR TRANSPORT IS ESSENTIAL, j i AND WE HAVE A REPRESENTATIVE SELECTION TO OFFER. FOR ECONO- j MICAL TRANSPORT239 words
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Advertisement75 1931-02-21 5 b^h^^^^ -^^blbh b^b^bbc j^j^b,b^^^^^^S^^^;^^^^^^^^mßßßßßßßßßß^^^^^BlßbwbßMbßßßßbbßßß^ > "*^^'-i*» Lomdom £f^ "Every time I light a Craven "A" I thank my doctor for recommending them He knows, and I know, that they don't harm the throat." B B^B B^ A wE\ U"! I 5 bV^^ CORK-TIPPED VIRGINIA CIGARETTES Made Sf>ecial[y to Prevent Sore75 words
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Article, Illustration2494 1931-02-21 6 Current Cinema Chat and Comment By Our Film Correspondent. INTERESTING is hardly an adequate term i to describe the programmes we have been treated to at the local cinemas this week. At the Capitol was screened one of the best dramas that has come our way for son* time, from2,494 words
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Article547 1931-02-21 6 A Typewriter Sketch. SIR Galahad with a guitar. A rinsing valentine. But not as saintly as pictured. Always gets hats too small. Never sends postcards. Almost became a Mexican general. Real name Samaniegos. named Novarro by Rex Ingram who couldn't pronounce or spell the other. Was buss boy547 words
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Article430 1931-02-21 6 lOAN CRAWFORD Sews. At times she makes booked rugs, at other times she makes curtains for home and dainty, little house dresses. MARION DAVIES Confers with her secretary on various business matters, talks, laughs and pluys jokes with the members of her company. The Marion430 words
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Article18 1931-02-21 6 The way in which people go about in fear and dread of microbes is ridiculous. Mr. Leonard Williams.18 words
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Article, Illustration1063 1931-02-21 6 IVAN SHARPE - The Last Line of Defence. IVAN SHARPE Stars in the Football Firmament. By GOALKEEPERS the last line ol defence and last section of the team to ccme under review in this survej of British football starr, are plentiful. No po:ition in the eleven !a easier to fill. Proba! ly there1,063 words
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Article401 1931-02-21 6 Care for Detail in "Talkies." BY MOLLIE MERRICK. ARE motion pictures a waste of time Having just came from an argument on this subject which waxed both hot and heavy, with enthusiasts both for an against the film entertainment. I am convinced that motion pictures and th°ir401 words
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Article, Illustration114 1931-02-21 6 Seymour Hicks and Family in British Film. Seymour Hteka baa iUi his next picture I Bi entitled Glamour. Hicks is th story us well H the tUI pictun I Hirry H Th I I p.ciur I I I I I I I in Clifford Heatbi rley. wl114 words
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Article935 1931-02-21 7 ITS CLOSE APPROACH. Controversy of the Martian Canals. After an interval of about two years Mars has once again returned to our night skies says the Astronomical Correspondent of the Manchester Guardian. Even the most uninitiated star-gazer can have no difficulty in identifying our neighbour world. Even935 words
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Article32 1931-02-21 7 Shanghai Germans Object to "Hell's Angels." Shanghai. Feb. 13. On the request of the German Consul, the Bmrd of Film Censors has banned the superaerial warfare film, "Hell's Angels."32 words
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Advertisement250 1931-02-21 7 ICE CREAM jj T HERE IS NO BETTER SWEET WITH I WHICH TO FINISH A MEAL THAN ICE (REAM-— I And there is no better ice i (REAM THE WORLD OVER THAN 1 THAT MADE FRESH DAILY, UNDER I EUROPEAN SUPERVISION, AT THE- v i r _^j j j i250 words
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Advertisement82 1931-02-21 7 II if 11 1 il^Kq r| AKrl I 2i^tol ty Londor^^^ CIGARETTES Walnut, Almond, Brazil Nut, which has been specially Hazel all the finest nuts that packed for export. Each Nature provides, combined by chocolate wrapped in silver Cadbury's into a delicious paper. Packed in tins assortment of fancy m82 words
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Article254 1931-02-21 8 To Pay Respects to Nanking Leaders. Mr. Eugene Chen, former Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Canton and Wuhan Governments, interviewed by a representative of the North-China Daily News in his rooms in the Palace Hotel at Shanghai. The former Foreign Minister was looking remarkably well after254 words
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Article128 1931-02-21 8 Pirating of Theory Alleged. Los Anpeles, Feb. 5. Mr. Ira D. Edwards, local physicist, to-day filed a suit in which he contends that Dr. Albert Einstein, the noted German physicist of relativity fame, plagiarized his unified field theory. The local scientist said that Dr. Einstein took his128 words
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Article582 1931-02-21 8 POLICE BAFFLED. Cinema Manager Killed in Sound-Proof Room. Berlin, Jan. 21. Three thousand Bsrliners in the great Mercedes Film Palace were at ten o'clock last night watching in spell-bound oxcitement a murdnr drama being enacted on the screen, while the same Urn™, not thirty wards582 words
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Article295 1931-02-21 8 New Dress Designs Forecast. The petticoat, which women so carelessly discarded during, the war. is to be revived. Dress designers and artists in London and Paris have concluded that with the new graceful evening dresses it is necessary for women to return to the custom of295 words
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Article58 1931-02-21 8 Canton Government Offices Keep Open. Canton, Feb. 10. The Canton Government has been instructed by the Central Government that all military and civil offices in Kwangtung should be kept open on Chinese New Year Day. The Canton Government has therefore sent a circular to all Departments, requesting58 words
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Advertisement226 1931-02-21 8 40 s F/&T^4/L j^^J^kSl^^^^Mß S^^^§ Plgggs=3g^ THE BEST S| //j3!k CAR iy^J Biiiniiiiiii j^^Bff/SSifl!! 1 bwl"li!PliU«^!»^ \H miilnßWljj li Illnl liLJiiimilliliill/i^^^^?^ Vft IT r 1 a m fl K'/'^V K2 Uf^l^S Concessionaires '^s Italasia Ltd mO^S^Sr^ (Incorporated in S.S.) £Z^B Singfaporc, Pcnany Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh. j When Beryl was226 words
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Advertisement314 1931-02-21 8 your weight I <4* If you are losing weight augment your diet with the active Vitamins A, B and D contained in I] ■-'KEPLER'--Cod Liver Oil with Malt Extract Bottles of two sizes All Chemists and Stores S BURROUGHS WELLCOME Co.. L j A FEW OF I Keillers of Dundee!314 words
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Advertisement401 1931-02-21 9 BUSINESS CARDS. MESSAGE ISS FUMIKO It Dhoby GhMi ifiARBLE FLOORING TILES. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. Hoc, 1 3. Penhas Road. ff Luvmder Street Phone 6l>rv PONT WEAR A TRUSS together PO Jr quickly .^^^l^^^^ Sole Agento MAYNARD CO., LTD. 11. B\TTKRY ROAD. 15RBLE (HIPPINGS, ROAD METAL LIME FOR SALE Delivery px401 words
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Advertisement610 1931-02-21 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 be obtained in the Tender Room. Municipal Offices Supply of one portable electrically driven pumping set for Water Dept. (Water Engineer's office*. Date610 words
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Advertisement405 1931-02-21 9 NOTICES. For one Week only Thirty per cent below Wholesale J Prices J I MADAME KANE MILLINERY J MADAME KANE'S J Creations Straight from the a j "HEART OF PARIS." j i WILL ALWAYS PERFECT The Smart ENSEMBLE. The Very Latest in ready to I wear. Race, Dinner Dance Hats.405 words
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Advertisement529 1931-02-21 9 NOTICES, ORDINANCE NO. 44 (BANKRUPTCY). IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. Non-Summary Case. In Bankruptcy. No> 272 mo Re CHOP JOO TECK HIN of No. 37 Phillip Street, Singapore, Traders. (Poll Geok Beow, Goh Teck Seng alias Goh Cheng Kee alias Geow Teck Seng, Bankrupt).529 words
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Advertisement356 1931-02-21 9 Please Cut This Out For Future Reference. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. MT: EMILY SWIMMING POOL. 1 AMENDED TIME-TABLE. for nJ* T^Vk^ fr m 2 nd Peb T- 193'. Inclusive, the above Pool will br cLget aCC rdanCe WHh TtaC Tabte BY ORDBI. 730 to 8-30 9to 11 a.m. 2t03 45 4 15356 words
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719 1931-02-21 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATTRDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1931. AUSTRALIA'S STRUGGLE APPROACHES. Private advices from Australia continue to suggest that an explosion within the Labour Party is becoming increasingly probable. Those advices are now of course several weeks old and the cabled news which is available to-day seems to confirm the correctness719 words
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Article281 1931-02-21 10 "Leave to file a specification of an invention described as for "power unit" has been granted to J. K. Rudolf, of Melbourne. Mr. Cheong Koon Seng has been appointed to be a member of the Board of Licensing Justices. Singapore, for a further three years. While taking part in a281 words
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Article90 1931-02-21 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] London, Feb. 20, 5.25 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £122 3J16 (up 9|16). Forward £123 11J16 (up 9J16). The market is reactionary. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's90 words
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Article892 1931-02-21 10 PATROL INCIDENT. Discovery of Arms and Ammunition. The cas? in which a Malay employed on i id the cable ship Patrol and a Chinos? r. charged in connection with an alleged attempt oil firearms which were stored on the .ship. va. continu?d before Mr.892 words
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Article160 1931-02-21 10 Position of Officers Accepting Further Public Employment. Particulars are published in the Gazette of an amendment to the Pensions Ordinance. The objects and reasons of the bill are as follows: Section 15 of the Pensions Ordinance relates to the suspension or abatement of the pension of an160 words
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Article763 1931-02-21 10 THE SON(;s Or CATHAY Rotariuns oar hin(i Music. number of the Sin an enthely novel meeting at Rafltal i> listened to a racttti ol Chine on the lluti-by Mr. 1 i. apcstle ol Liu- new China Australia in conn* tk>n tian Movement. Mr. Koo. VbO763 words
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Article73 1931-02-21 10 T~ C The opening dan- adv.iti talking film, tidies of !**> Theatre. 10-BlgM. unavoutaj Thursday next. February impossible to complete the new talkie equipm.-m aw* New Year holidays BooMM Messrs. John Little and „a The Prices arc Cm U- 13 x b tr and Gallerv SO BWtt JJJ73 words
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Advertisement199 1931-02-21 10 BERNCASTELER ESTATE WINE. I One of the (Jems of the Rhineland, shipped by DEINHARI) and CO. of COBLENZ. Sole Agents CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Xongi {Incorporated in Shanghai*. 90 Robinson Road Telephone 6228. gvjvi i BY SPECIAL SC~^L 3^ M THE KIN I!199 words
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Advertisement50 1931-02-21 10 j pMllionie)) "GLASGOW WOMAN BITES POLICEMAN" The Caledonian instinct for testing coppers. A "GAFLAC" Accident Policy is definitely indicated. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD, Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480. |h.b.winter| E TAILOR. i BATTERY ROAD, j I SINGAPORE. I I Phone 6188. Post Box No. 662. i i50 words
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257 1931-02-21 11 COMMONS STATEMENT. j»riiuii I of Malaya Nigerian islatton Approved. liter*! Service.] Londcn. Feb. 20. e ol OOMMM at question time (Under Secretary tor the ...t Government had approved Ci .vrrnmenUs of Malaya and regulate production and m M.tnh 1. subject to the being satisfied with257 words
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Article182 1931-02-21 11 Labour Keep Seat at Ity -election. r i Sen-ice. London, Feb. 20. 800 at East Islington caused by it death of Dr Ethel Bentham resulted as Mows: Mrs Manning < Labour 10.591. Beadier-General Critchley (Empire Crusader* 8.314. Mlss Cazalet 'Conservative* 7.182. Major Craw ford i Liberal t 4.450.182 words
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Article101 1931-02-21 11 Alarming Outbreaks At Home. [Reuter's Service. 1 London, Feb. 19. naval and military authorities are Ked in coping with the outbreak meningitis (spotted fever), particuharracks. which has so far caused Aldershot. Precautions include of all regimental dances and "tal sports, the closing of the cinev of indoor gatherings101 words
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Article35 1931-02-21 11 IReuter's Service.] j, London, Feb. 2* k) *'\tr C<>u^. senior editor of Reuters, Utaon Hatt. head of Reuters' New \v,iw been appointed Joint editorstandaa, with Mr. D. C. Pendrigh as V -f editor35 words
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Article91 1931-02-21 11 KHIVA DAMAGED. Cabin Outbreak off Korean Coast. IRcutVt l.u Easf-rn Rcrvfee.] Tiku;. Feb. 20. News from Fu.,an state* tlv.u fi<- broke out in i»t «jf the first cas.s cabins cf the p. and O. Khiva, bcund for Dairen. yesterday afternoon off the Korean coast.91 words
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Article215 1931-02-21 11 Enthusiastically Welcomed by Huge Crowds. IR?uterr, Service. 1 La Pa7e. Bolivia. Feb. 20. The Prince of Wales and Prince George have arrived by train. They were enthusiastically welcomed by thousands. The provisional President. General Blanco Galindo. decorated the Princes at the Palace with the Grand Order of215 words
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Article72 1931-02-21 11 Imperial Assistance for Sugar Producers. [British Radio Official Service. 1 Rugbv. Feb. 19. In the House of Commons the supplementary estimates for the colonial services were discussed, including a sum of £14.000 for Dominica on account of damage suffered from a hurricane, and grants and loans amounting to72 words
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Article80 1931-02-21 11 New Japanese Labour Union Bill. [Reuter's Far Eastern Service.] Tokio. Feb. 20. The Labour Union Bill, recognising the right of workers to organise and resort to collective action within specified limits, was presented by Government in the Lower House. Hitherto the Unions have existed on sufferance only,80 words
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Article65 1931-02-21 11 Troops Sent to Relieve Destitute Victims. [Reuter's Service.] Buenos Aires, Feb. 20. Torrential rains in the Province of Cordoba have caused the Rio Grande to overflow its banks. Wide tracts of land are flooded and a number of persons have been drowned. Rail and road traffic is65 words
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Article50 1931-02-21 11 Government to Assist Growers. I Reuter's Service.] The Hague, Feb. 20. The Chamber by 23 to 20 authorised Govern ment to assist Dutch wheat growers by ordering that for three years 25 per cent, of Dutch wheat or flour must be ground or mixed with similar imported grain.50 words
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Article50 1931-02-21 11 Endorsed by Chinese Minister. fßeuter's Far Eastern Service. Nankin*. Feb. 81. Dr. H. H. Kung, Minister for Industry, has cabled to Washington endorsing the proposal for an American silver loan to China and expressing the hope that action will be taken before the American Congress adjourns in50 words
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Article27 1931-02-21 11 March. The Chinese Swimming Club. Johore Bahro. has been exempted from registration under the Societies' Enactment. Johore, as has Persekutuan Sri Menanti Kampong Java. Pengerang, Koto Tinggi.27 words
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87 1931-02-21 11 MRS. BRUCE BACK. With Gang King's Initials on Her Plane. IReuter's Service. J London, Feb. 20. i After I world flight of 27.000 miles from London to Tokio and back via the United States, the Hon. Mrs. Victor Bruce arrived at Croydon aerodrome at noon87 words
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Article162 1931-02-21 11 Kaye Don Leaves for Buenos Aires. (Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 20. Kaye Don sailed for Buenos Aires to-day to defend the lat- Major Sir Henry Segrave's water speed record in Lord Wakefield's motor boat Miss England II during the international motor-boat regatta arranged in connection with the162 words
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Article38 1931-02-21 11 Dutch Mail Plane Crashes. [Reuters Seivire.] Prague. Feb. 20. A Dutch Fokker aeroplane engaged in the mail service to the East Indies crashed near Kradso (Bohemia). The two airmen were unhurt but the machine was damaged.38 words
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Article37 1931-02-21 11 Speedy Dutch Air Mail. Mails despatched from Singapore on Feb. 4 to go by Dutch air mail from Medan were delivered in London on Feb. 17. There were no passenger on the 'plane.37 words
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Article86 1931-02-21 11 Mr. Snowden's Statement of the Position. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Feb. 19. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Snowden. replying to a question in the House of Commons, said the nett War debt of France to Great Britain in 1926 on the date of the86 words
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Article63 1931-02-21 11 King and Prince Damrong to Broadcast. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Feb. 20. Bangkok's new broadcasting station officially j opens next Wednesday on the anniversary of the coronation when the King's speech from the Throne will be broadcast between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Later Prince63 words
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Article76 1931-02-21 11 British Attempt to Break Record. f British Radio— Official Service.] m Ru^by, Feb.* 19. Flight-Lieut. Rose, who left Lympne last Wednesday in an attempt to set up a new j record flight between England and Cape Town, but was delayed in the early stages of the76 words
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Article60 1931-02-21 11 Home Secretary Considering Carious Position. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Feb. 19. The Home Secretary, Mr. J. R. dynes, stated in Parliament that he was in consultation with the leaders of the other political parties regarding the Sunday opening of cinemas, which a court recently declared to be60 words
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Article35 1931-02-21 11 League Sub -Committee Appointed. (British Radio Official Service.] Rocby, Feb. 19A Geneva message states that the economic committee of the League of Nations has appointed a sub-committee to examine the dumping position.35 words
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Article346 1931-02-21 11 ASSAULT ON CONSTABLE. Magistrate's Strong Comments. Sentence of six weeks' rigorous imprisonment was passed on L. E. Osmond, by Mr J F F Gregc. the Third Police Magistrate, yesterday' Osmond, a locally employed European, was convicted in the Third Court last week on a charge346 words
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Article113 1931-02-21 11 London's Welcome to Famous Comedian. [British Radio Official Service. Rugby, Feb. 19. Mr. Charles Chaplin, the famous film comedian, was a passenger on the Mauretania which reached Plymouth this morning. He is spending a holiday in England, which is. of course, his native country. His boyhood was113 words
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Article53 1931-02-21 11 Prime Minister Refuses to See Them. fßeuter's Service.] Canberra, Feb. 20. The delegation from the Australian Council of the Trade Union Congress, Sydney, ha* arrived here to demand a declaration of a state of national emergency. They were refused by Mr. Scullin. Mr. Theodore and Mr. Brennan.53 words
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Article81 1931-02-21 11 To Visit Sultan at Kuala Kangsar. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh. Feb. 20. The arrival of the Hon'ble Mr. John Scott and Mrs. Scott in Perak ensures a cordial reception for, despite to-morrow's races, over 500 expected to attend a novel "At Home" at the81 words
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Article94 1931-02-21 11 Murder and Suicide Theory. Madras, Feb. 9. Details of the gruesome tragedy at Thippampatty village, Palni Taluk (are now available). Victims included Palaniappan. the village magistrate, his three sons, two grand-daugh-ters, father-in-law, two sisters-in-law, and four nephews 13 in all. It has not been ascertained yet who94 words
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Article110 1931-02-21 11 Underground City of the Dead. Cairo, Jan.. 26. Professor Hassan has excavated the tomb of a queen of the Third Dynasty (calculated by various authorities to be from 5,000 to 7,000 years ago). The tomb consists of two chambers, one containing the sarcophagus, which is surmounted by a110 words
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Article15 1931-02-21 11 i A list of pensionable officers is published in the Gazette, superseding all previous lists.15 words
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Advertisement165 1931-02-21 11 I Say it with Flowers if you like- ii out mean it with Silver. h We have some very smart new designs in sterling silver tfj bridge boxes. Ideal for presentation purposes. [5 j j tfi I I No. 5 as iiiustraticn. size 6 Ins. f -y 4% ins. by165 words
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Article90 1931-02-21 12 Lord Irwin to Get Home Opinion. HCKNT CONGRESS DISCUSSIONS. I Reuters Service. I Mm Delhi. Feb. 19. Clamlhi to-day had a further interview with the Viceroy after which Gandhi held important discussions with members of the Congress Working Committee. It is thought in political circles that the90 words
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Article337 1931-02-21 12 Draft Resolution Discussed. Bombay. Feb. 13. AH thabad. The Working Committee here fcfgin at live o'clock to-day to discuss the draft (dotation prepared by Mr. Gandhi, laying down the conditions on which Congress are willing |O suspend their campaign in order to help the fmtber ttafM of the337 words
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Article315 1931-02-21 12 Monday. Feb. <Uh. Air Commodore Blandy and Mtfe. Blandy arrived at Government House Tuesday. Feb. 10th. His Excellency presided at a meeting of the Executive Council at Government House at 9.30 am. The following were the guests at a dinner given by His Excellency and Mrs. Scott in315 words
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Article115 1931-02-21 12 The lolhnving programme of music will be broadcast by the studio orchestra of Radio Haiu<>n direct cd bv M. Andre Soyer, to-day. Ruy-Blas Overture. Mendelssohn. Serenade for Violoncello (Madame Simone Cheinay) Squire; Sous les Flamboyants, Andre Soyer: Clementite (Japanese suite) Renaud; Night of Love, Scassohi; Fantasy on Rigoletto.115 words
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Article241 1931-02-21 12 SIR MALCOLM CAMPBELL. Knighthood For British Record Holder. [British Radio Official Service.] K uk by. Fob. 19. The Kinp has conferred a Knighthood ivron CBpt. Malcolm Campbell, who returned to E :g--land to-day after his record breaking feat of c attaining a speed of 245.733 miles an241 words
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Article543 1931-02-21 12 Behind the Billion Bund. Visitors to Shanghai, says the China Economic Bulletin, are invariably impressed by their first glimpse of what is sometimes railed the '•billiondollar Bund." The massive buildings along the waterfront certainly make a most imposing picture, but the curious stranger who cares to make a543 words
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Article166 1931-02-21 12 (British Radio Official Service.] Rugby. Feb. 19. The Foreign Secretary. Mr. Arthur Henderrcn, stated, in reply to a question in the House of Commons, that the Government had informed the Secretary-General of the League that it continued to support wholeheartedly the principle involved in the proposal to166 words
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Article232 1931-02-21 12 REPUBLICANS BEATEN. Fine Opportunity Hopelessly Bungled. I Reuter's Service.] Madrid, Feb. 20 The brilliance of King Alfonso's victory jecomes more evident as the days reveal that t lis opponents are at least temporarily, "counted 1 >ut." Although the Socialists and Republicans joggedly refuse to admit defeat232 words
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Article89 1931-02-21 12 A New American Measure. IKeuter's Service.] Washington. Feb. 20. The Senate has passed the Soldiers' Bonus Bill already approved by the House of Representatives, empowering veterans holding adjusted compensation certificates to borrow from Government half per cent, of their face value instead of the present 22 H» per89 words
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Article143 1931-02-21 12 M. P. Aghast at Mr. Scrymgeour's Proposal. London. Feb. 13. The House of Commons spent most of the day discussing- the Liquor Traffic Prohibition Bill, which was brought up for second reading. Mr. Scrymgeour (Prohibitionist) said the Bill 'aimed at the abolition of licences and prohibition143 words
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Article71 1931-02-21 12 Pair Who Practised Sorcery. Sambalpur. Jadu Sonari and his nephew were sentenced to death by tho District Sessions Judge on a charge of the murder of Sonarilad, aged nine, whose body after a prolonged search was found in a well in Jadu's house. It is slated that the71 words
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Article236 1931-02-21 12 By Lt.-Col. M. J. T. ReiUy, M.C.. Commandine S.S.V.F. Singapore, Feb. 18. Ranges. The following Ranges are published for information. Buses leave Dr:Hall Bt.Timahß. Farrer Range. Satur: Sun: 2.00 p.m. 7.30 a.m. Feb. 21 S.R.A. (v) Table B C Co. Table B Feb. 22 S.R.A. (v) Table236 words
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Article227 1931-02-21 12 CLOSER CULTURAL RELATIONS. CHINESE IN ENGLAND. Amendments to Indemnity BilL I Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 20. The House of Commons to-day passed the third reading of the China Indemnity Bill involving a gift to. China of over £3,000.000. Mr. Hugh Dalton accepted a Conservative s amendment that there should be227 words
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Article40 1931-02-21 12 Objection to Mr. Theodore in Cabinet. I I Reuter's Service. 1 Canberra, Feb. 19. Mr. Penton told the Labour Caucus to-day that unless Mr. Theodore withdrew from the Cabinet he would vote against Government when Parliament re-assembled.40 words
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Article40 1931-02-21 12 Ford's Back to Five-Day Week. [Reuter's Service.] New York. Feb. 29. Wall Street was cheered to-day by the report that the Ford Motor Company has introduced a flve-day week after running a three-day week for two months.40 words
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Article352 1931-02-21 12 Opening of the Vatican Station. Rome. Feb. 12. Seated Ik- fore a golden and diamond-encrusted microphone the Pontiff on the ninth annij versa ry of his ascension of the Throne of St. Peter solemnly inaugurated the Vatican I broadcasting station on Thursday afternoon with a Latin address,352 words
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Article77 1931-02-21 12 •'Abnormal Vision the Rule." London. Feb. 13. There Ls enormous scope for an opticians' association in India, declared Viscount Burnham, speaking at the dinner of the British Optical Association to-day. Pie said eye diseases were very frequent, and abnormal vision was the rule rather than the exception. Men.77 words
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Article46 1931-02-21 12 —i I A motor car in which six people were travelling along Bukit Timah Road on Thursday skidded and fell into the deep ditch at about the Bth. mile. The driver, an Indian, and the passengers, escaped with slight injuries. The car was badly damaged. I46 words
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Article1683 1931-02-21 12 SKYWAYS OF ASIA. SINGAPORE— PENANG. Link in England Australia Service. I PART 11. The Straits Settlements have no regular air ervice at present, but the Far Eastern Airways Limlled has proposed to the colonial government the establL^hment of a passenger t md mail service daily between Singapore,1,683 words
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Article104 1931-02-21 12 PREMIEirs APPEAI Meeting With Employer Tnule Unioni "Fi ndami:ntal dippbri n IN- liter": s. i An appeal to employer! ain food ictauonthip and ng the present ti&prrmkm i tarn say MacDonald at In,. loon of deputations surer-::•.. >loyers' organisations and ti. Congress, The meetings rvnM ta)104 words
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Article1264 1931-02-21 13 Jacopo and Portlaw. Which is the Better? Winter betting on th? Derby has gon- out of fashion, though an attempt is still macl? here and there to establish a sort of pr >Mminary mark«?L on the race. In a list of quotations recently published I was surprised to1,264 words
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Article747 1931-02-21 13 Games That No Longer Sparkle. ril lOhal RUgbV threatens to reach a stage of dead-level equality among the fh7 nT Pe J lng countries ™tes Elmo of Daily Express. Each is K uninspired in Th?n° SSIV f Play ay ail^ f S rival. The process, I fear, will747 words
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Article118 1931-02-21 13 Indian Players Who are Likely to be Chosen. Allahabad. Feb. 2. It is understood that the inter-provincial tennis tournament will take place at Lahore. I The selections for "Wimbledon are expected to be made shortly. As far as the men players are concerned, D. N. Capoor. Ahad Hussain118 words
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Advertisement234 1931-02-21 13 A m 1 w I I m A vi X L. OSN'T SHE y f-'OR MOTHER BABY— 4 C M NMHNE VITAMIN "D" 4 F There is Sunshine Vitamin "D M jr in Sunshine Glaxo 1 r < result firm flesh J L sound hone no J L digestive disorders234 words
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Advertisement248 1931-02-21 13 lii! Jm lr it >^ Isrj i ißfi I ft ■II Mappin Gem^Set Rings J'HESE Rings are mounted in Pure Platinum and the illustrations represent their actual size. It is only by dealing with a Firm of long standing and of undoubted repute that Customers can feel confidence when buying248 words
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Advertisement960 1931-02-21 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Tuice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due Sails. t PATROCLUS For Marseilles. London. Rotterdam960 words
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Advertisement544 1931-02-21 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., L.td. (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. Doe Singapore. s.s. CITY OF KHIOS Feb. 27 s.s. CITY OF ATHENS Mar 16 HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY544 words
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Advertisement407 1931-02-21 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 GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN. Tonnage. Singapore. 1931. Tonna RAWALPINDI 16,697 Feb. 21 RANPURA 16 600*407 words
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Advertisement702 1931-02-21 15 0. S. K. Line. tM Aiureie* and New York:— (from Koto) tExpresa Freight Service.] T%ikMl u^, lfar M vf)ft< ;1 nd EeaUlc.-(*rom Kobe>. Arizo.ia M.;ru Mar. 28 cterdam. Hamburg (Bremen t f^i I iweip. Amazon Maru Mar. 16 17 ourbl ,t Port Elizabeth. Cape Town, Rio de jam Santos, Montevideo702 words
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Advertisement429 1931-02-21 15 I .^^B^^k ,^^B^^>^ T <^ f^^ OF FAMOUS M^ PRESIDENT LINERS. f|R| TO MARSEILLES. NEW YORK AND BOSTON FEOM SDfGAFOBE AND PENANG *a COLOMBO, SUM POBT SAID, ALEXAMDBIA, NAPLES AND GENOA. Arrive Leave Le» Te Anh% ~Srt» J?- u 2;:J StS Pres. Adams Apr. 27 Apr. 30 May 2 j^429 words
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Advertisement642 1931-02-21 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATCCHAPPU. [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIa I (Incorporated In Holland.) ONDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLAND6 INDIAN GOVERN**.*, Telephone No 5451. with sub-connection* tor-Passage PreJgbu TrHushipment. Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Keprr^nUtlve. n th. Straff SetOemenu (Slng.porr .nd P,n*n. of the TRAVHIKRS OFFICIAL INFOItMATION RIRIAU642 words
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Advertisement516 1931-02-21 16 Burns Philp line. (Incorporated in Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. RignlT monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,376 tons) and Um motor vessel MALABAR (4,613 tons). The «ji MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de516 words
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Advertisement435 1931-02-21 16 MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. CJnder contract with the French Government Ef AIL STEAMERS. To Marseilles via Colombo, Djibouti and Port Said. PORTHO6 12,700 tons Feb. 26 CHENONCEAUX 15,000 tons Mar. 12 To Marseilles via Madras, Pondicherry, Colombo, DJHrMtI and Fort Said. COMPIEGNE 10,000 tons Mar. 2 To Saigon. Hen* Kong, Shanghai, Kobe435 words
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Advertisement504 1931-02-21 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. n (Incorporated In U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Doe Sail* M.S. SILVERCYPRESS In Port Feb. 23 Mar IfJS. SILVERWALNUT Mar. 12 Mar 18 For rates and other particulars please apply to AGENTS SINGAPORE. PENANO504 words
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Miscellaneous633 1931-02-21 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungel Lembin and Kuantan (via Oemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 6 a.nx Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower 81am 6 *jo. Kclantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6633 words
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Article64 1931-02-21 17 Suez Canal Dues. imbef of Commerce for the Indtel bM received the folim from the Chamber's London km London February 12th rfOlutton British Gcvern- individual Suez Canal share- <■ ;ini: t high canal dues r European far extern trade out QMH duos were expended Oeill upkeep, depreciation whilst64 words
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Article25 1931-02-21 17 t.ist Pokker plaati have he K N.I.L.M < Royal Dutch for the service to Singapore Of them planes will arrive month of April25 words
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Article298 1931-02-21 17 M plant' from Singapore to ;"th Mr. e. n. LtriMcher. ffathfr yesterday Mrs. A. Rambothin, Mr. j. sutnerfcfr A m Wrierht. Mr If. R RetUMtt, Mr D. W. Archer. children, c.-.pt. wyide. nd 2 children. Mr. G. J. I ti James and child. Day. Rev H. Evans. Mrs.298 words
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Article315 1931-02-21 17 Ships Laid up and Being Built. -yearly report Messrs. John I vrito that "it will probably be latter half of 1930 has proved vr experienced by tanker owners. War conditions. In ampli- a statement it might be added that I imsent over 150 tankers laid up, to315 words
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Article411 1931-02-21 17 Ganja Smuttier* Chased in Darkness. A daring attempt by three sm -gglers to get away with eighteen lbs. of ganja from the Heamer Bamora in Colombo Harbour early morning was rendered fruitless only by the vigilance of Customs* watchers, says The Times of Ceylon of Feb.411 words
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Article509 1931-02-21 17 The Catamarans of Ceylon. There is perhaps no profession which calls so much for the exercise of the sterling qualities of enterprise, endurance, and courage as the harvest of the sea. The primitive fisherman plying his fragile craft on the rough surface of the coastal waters509 words
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Article56 1931-02-21 17 Resignation of Rehabilitation Chairman. Shanghai. Feb. 13. It is officially announced that the Mayor of Greater Shanghai. Mr. Chang Chun, has tendered his resignation as Chairman of the Committee supervising the rehabilitation of the China Merchants Steam Navigation Company. The Nanking Government is considering the appointment of Mr.56 words
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Article185 1931-02-21 17 Kinzan Maru A Victim of Fog. The fog that paralyzed shipping in Shanghai a few days ago and caused delay up and down the coast and in Japan waters, will have been responsible, as far as present indications ro. in the loss of cne ship, the Kinzan185 words
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Article252 1931-02-21 17 With a thick fog prevailing, the Kinzan was proceeding dead slow, but war- unable to avoid the rocks m time and ran aground. The forward part of the ship, including No. l hold was immediately flooded. I Wireless messages were sent out immediately the extent of the252 words
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Article221 1931-02-21 17 Dhony-men Adrift in Mid-Ocean. Buffeted at the mercy of wind and sea. their food and water running short, ten Ceyion dhony-men struggled against adversity, and were at last delivered upon a foreign reef Yesterday, little the worse of their experience, they arrived in Colombo harbour,221 words
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Advertisement137 1931-02-21 17 IB -^MGRE J^^'SHABBY Wm floors! C JUST ONE COAT of I f DARKALINE. only I f costing Si. 10 will give i j your floor a lovely lustrous I L finish that won't chip. I I scratch or set shabby. 1 BARKALIN! I is greatly superior to any thing yet137 words
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Advertisement390 1931-02-21 17 the Mew f\ SCEHICHOuxs xfX j Jfi ■X^ >^^ WonderlandThe Canadian Rockies Wit SdSb anS'JJ 1 11^^ the oute *e Pcaks a» d the For Bo Ok s formation Hongkong Baiiif Caalnb^ Cnera Ageni > 1 lI!!!5 T FROM CANADIAN PACIFIC PAILwAY, LLO/DTgiSTINO (Incorporated in Italy) FAST PASSENGER SERVICE CRACOVIA390 words
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Advertisement249 1931-02-21 17 How Women Lose j Fat In England How wouM y OIJ |jkr |o |osr unhrnlfhv m thai you 4oal Beed and doal want, ami af the mimic hrnr fed better COM you have for years f How wouM you M k<- «<» l<»sr your mote coin and your 1< M249 words
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Article1972 1931-02-21 18 HONG KONG TALKS TO LONDON WIRKI.KNS NOTES. LONG-DISTANCE TELEPHONY. MESSAGE PICKED UP IN SINGAPORE. MAKING A SHORT-WAVE RECEIVER. •By Our Wireless Correspondent). A LOCAL wireless enthusiast was able last week to pick up a telephony conversation between the liner Belgenland at Hong Kong and London. The Belgenland which will probably1,972 words
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Article189 1931-02-21 18 Swamnine: Foreign Stations. Berlin, Jan. 8. Soviet wireless propaganda abroad will increase In intensity as new sending stations are completed. In spite of protests from foreign Powers, the "Vossische Zeitung" states, a new broadcasting station with a strength of 500 kilowatts and a similar short wave station189 words
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Advertisement467 1931-02-21 18 !-^r °un' T E£f^* DOCTOR I Pop an EVANS' PASTILLE into your mouth instead. H Their antiseptic vapour* H will soon relieve you of that cold. q I EVANS I Pastilles Front CWmi«i •▼erywhar* Mad* m En«i »nH to formula «i tkm Ltimpmol Tkroai Ho— nal tamous for its Natural467 words
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Advertisement416 1931-02-21 18 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK. OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital in 600,000 shares of £5 each £3 000.000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 C Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 6 HEAD OFFICE: I 38, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. 2. I Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Hong416 words
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Advertisement254 1931-02-21 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England). Capital £3.000,000 Subscribed 1,800,000 >aid-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.254 words
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Advertisement172 1931-02-21 18 INSURANCE. SOUTH ffi BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. llMmii, FIRE, MARINE, TRANSIT AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTFh T LOWEST CURRENT RATfe L. C. MARGOLIOUTH. M Office: 2. Finlayson Gro^n PERSONAL ACCIDENTS. FATAL ACCIDENTS are everyd Ul|| HAVE you made provision for U. ,>n,wctlc of your dependents should suet overtake you IT only172 words
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Article1171 1931-02-21 19 THE MAXWELL RUBBER SCHEME. tSOME OBJECTIONS. Sir Cleorge Replies to Criticism. f the details of the rchrme W Q IfUtweU, former Chief the imposition of ;cn Uui on native rubber i East Indies simultaneD Of the 25 per cent r produCQU, his led i uiumns of the Financial jgn Qdent1,171 words
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Article358 1931-02-21 19 To be Maintained at Is. 6d. London. Ffb. 12. In the II use of Commons. Mr. Peter Freeman (Lab.) asked whether His Mnjasty I.*1 Goveniment intended to continue to maintain the rupee at is. 6d. j Mr. Br-.Hi replied: The Government regard vhe rape) ratio quest-on358 words
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Article442 1931-02-21 19 To-Day 's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES. February 20. SELLING. London 4 months' sight 2»3 ***** London 3 months' sight 2[3 13|16 London, 60 days' sight 2(3 25(32 London 30 days' sight 2|3 3 4 London, demand 2|3 23 32 London, T. T. 2)3 lints Lyons and Paris, demand 1430 Hamburg,442 words
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Article917 1931-02-21 19 FRIDAY, FEB. 2«TH. CLOSING QUOTATIONS. A*am Kumbang 22s 23s Ayer Hitams Tin (ss) Us 3 q 12 s Bangrin Tin lls 3d 12s Batang Padang (sl> 10 j, Batu Caves ($1) 40 50 Buklt Arang ($d 35 Surmah Malay (f lOs M 12s norn Chenderiang 2s 3d917 words
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Article180 1931-02-21 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT. Singapore, Feb. 20. Over U» holidays the Lin mark?t in London has risen by £6. New York 1% Gold and inlocal price by 31,. This rise is attributed i unofficial news that the Colonial Office ha~ sanctioned the Quota Scheme. Following thfe advance in the metal,180 words
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Article152 1931-02-21 19 MACPHAIL CO.'S DAILY REPORT. Singapore, Feb. 20. Tin. Firm.— Pr.;ignga Rivers 3s 4s. Idris 7s 9d 8s 9d. Pungahs Ms. 6d 15s 3d. Sungei Luas 1.1246 1 17'... Rantau Prefs 35 40. Johrns 24 27. Penawats 55 58. Kuchais 94 98. Paroi Tin Par. Malaya Consols 19' L 21 2152 words
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Article56 1931-02-21 19 Owners' Move for Less Pay and Longer Hours. London, Feb. 10. It is estimated that the cotton deadlock has already involved the loss of some £2.000.000. Some employers are suggesting a general 12 l j per cent, reduction in wages and an increase of hours56 words
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Article79 1931-02-21 19 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Feb. 19. Foreign exchanges are: Amsterdam 12.10-,. Athens 375. Bombay Is. s'Sd., Berlin 20.43 Brussels 34.84'... Bucharest 817. Rio 4 7-32 Buenos Aires 36 1 Copenhagen 18.16'... Geneva 25.18. Helsingiors 193, Hong Kong 10 ,d.. Lisbon 108.25. Madrid 47.35. Milan 92.82' Monte Video 3479 words
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61 1931-02-21 19 February 20th.. 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers. R.S.S equal to London Standard. Spot 11 Standard R S.S. on Tender Feb. 12 12'. March 12 12\ April 12\ 12% Apr-June 12 7^ ISH July-Sept. 13 1 13-, Tone of Market: Quiet. Latest Cable: London Spot sheet61 words
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Article342 1931-02-21 19 Traffic Receipts Growing. I The following was the report of the directors presented to the members at the fifth annual general meeting of ihe Company, held in London, on February 4th. The profit for the year, after charging debenture stock interest and London expenses is £37.944 2s.342 words
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Article319 1931-02-21 19 To Sell Tyres Through Retail Outlets. Working through a national system surpassing in number of outlets any retail store in the country, five Standard Oil companies will soon be prepared to merchandise automobile tyres under their own brand name from coast to coast, says the New York Rubber319 words
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Article114 1931-02-21 19 Prohibitive Customs Tariff Proposed In India. New Delhi. Feb. 12. The Assembly, by 58 votes to 39. carrird a»* unofficial resolution urgins prohibitive Customs duties on vegetable ghee or oil. The supporters of the motion pc.^u-J out that the object was to prevent fraud on the114 words
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Article35 1931-02-21 19 ghee meet the demand. It Ls opposed to the interest* of Great Britain and the other Dominions that the Australian should be driven with his back to the wall Mr. SculUn (Prime MJn*t«r of Australia*35 words
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Advertisement60 1931-02-21 19 S-EASTERN UFE mwSFSmVLTSSr*™" (Incorporated in 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 Companies Act ATTRACTIVE PLANS OF ASSITRANrF. AGENTS WANTttn Secretary Managing Director aTZTZ G60 words
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Advertisement46 1931-02-21 19 Royal Exchange What do you connect with these two words Insurance Then why not give this old established 1 Corporation the benefit of your connection and be assured of complete satisfaction. I INCORPOMATtD A O tTM Singapore. i CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS. GORDON LFE I Urn MtiKuurr46 words
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Article409 1931-02-21 20 TO-DAY'S LEAGUE GAMES. I All The Division Leaders at Home. To-day there are no English or Scottish Cup matches to divert attention from the battle for League promotion and relegation, in which the end of the season possibilities are now begin- ning to emerge. Manchester409 words
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Article347 1931-02-21 20 The Irish XV Which Won at Twickenham. L. B. McMahon. the nineteen years old Dublin University College centre-threequarter. whose last minute try enabled Ireland to beat England at Twickenham last Saturday in the international Rugby tournament, was making his debut as an international player, he and V. J.347 words
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Article347 1931-02-21 20 1 L.L.T.C. TOURNAMENT. Mrs. Laing Wins Singapore Title. Two further finals in the open invitation tournament on the L.L.T.C. courts were played last evening. 1 In the final of Men's Doubles Open, M. S. Wise and Roy Smith beat Capt. Graham and C. D.347 words
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Article220 1931-02-21 20 Ties for Monday and Tuesday. Men's Doubles Handicap. Nelson and McKerrow phif 3 vs. Dew and Matt he vs plus 2. Potts and Wise owe 15.3 vs. Falls and Walmsley plus 4 <to finish). Mixed Doubles Handicap Mr. and Mrs. Milligan owe 3 vs. Mrs Morrell and220 words
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Article123 1931-02-21 20 Triangular Tournament Opens To-day. The first match in the Inter-Services Trianguiar Rugby Tournament between the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force is to be played at Twickenham to-day. Last year, the i Navy, who have only lost twice to the Air Force since the war (b> a123 words
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Article158 1931-02-21 20 Latest List of NonAcceptors. London, Feb. 11. The Lincolnshire Handicap, over one mile, will be run on March 25th: The latest scratchings include: Belgrano, Alcyon, Caerleon, Moyresque, Ultra Voilet 11., Midlothian, Lansdowne, Sweet Swan, Go Easy, funnier, Old Contemptible and Knight of the Vale. The following are left158 words
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Article32 1931-02-21 20 1 It is denied that the recent trouble In the Queensland cricket team was due to the objection of some of the players to Gilbert, the k State's aboriginal fast bowler. I32 words
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Article437 1931-02-21 20 YESTERDAY'S FOOTBALL. Seven one Win at Jalan Besar. S.C.C 7; Submarines 1. Although the S.C.C. won by a big margin when they met a team from the Submarines at the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday afternoon, the game was by no means one-sided. The Club forwards had437 words
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Article146 1931-02-21 20 Teams for Next Week's Games. The following have been invited to play for the S.C.C. in matches this week. Against Sime Darby on Monday on the j Padanu: F. M. Adams; A. P. Goldman. S. Dodds. R. N. Elliott. H. A. Binnendyke. A. T. Aird: H. F. A.146 words
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Article187 1931-02-21 20 Fraser and Neave beat Ho Hong Bank. Fraser and Neave 2: Ho Hcng Bank 0. The tie between the Ho Hong Bank and Fraser and Neave in the second round of the Commercial Cup was played off vest:rday evening at the Anson Rd. Stadium. There was a very187 words
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Article92 1931-02-21 20 Sequel to Commercial Cup Match. The S.A.F.A. Disciplinary Board has suspended Salleh, full-back of the General Electric .Co., (who was ordered off the field ir» the (Commercial Cup match against the Malayan Publishing House, recently), for the remainder' of the Commercial Cup competition. The Board also recommended that92 words
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Article44 1931-02-21 20 Nephew of "Ranji" Appointed. London, Feb. 13. The appointment of K. S. Duleepsinhji as captain of the Sussex cricket team is announced in the Daily Mail to-day. The paper comments: "The appointment is as interesting as it will be popular:" <44 words
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Article157 1931-02-21 20 LOCAL SPORTING NEWS. GARRISON GOLF CLUB. The Wei Hai Wei Cup j Competition. The following are the teams and starting times for the Wei Hai Wei Cup Garrison vs. Keppel to be played on Sunday, on Garrison Course, Keppel players mentioned first: 8.40 a.m. R. Craik vs. R. Renton. 8.45157 words
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Article117 1931-02-21 20 Results of Holiday Competitions. The following are the results of the Chinese New Year Competitions: SHANGHAI FOURSOMES. Eighteen cards were taken out. H. B. Knox &J. W. Jackson 82 15*2 66 F. H. Robinson &F. G. Ridout 84 16 68 F. Young and P. Wilson 84 16117 words
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Article80 1931-02-21 20 I The following will represent the Indian Association against the Raffles College, at hockey, to-day, on the I.A. ground: M. S. Menon: A. N. Chatterji. C. Lai; P. N. Bardhan. A. N. Katyal; Subha Singh. P. K. Bhaskaran. Namazie. N. A. Mallal. D. Paranjothi < Captain i. Wazir Singh.80 words
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Article66 1931-02-21 20 To-morrow R.S.Y.C. "A" Class boats will sail the third and last race for the Black Swan Trophy. The course will be posted in the usual position and the start will be at 10 a.m. Starting at 10 10 a.m. "B" Class will sail the first race of a series66 words
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Article108 1931-02-21 20 Perak Win Osborne Shield. (From Our Own Correspondent/ Ipoh. Feb. 20. Chinese New Year in Ipoh has never been so quiet, although crowds thronged the streets for days and there was much buying and selling. Beyond this there was a strange absence of festivity. Hari Ray a.108 words
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Article114 1931-02-21 20 Mr. Justice Sproule to Play Cricket at Ipoh. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Feb. 20. There will be a most interesting match in Ipoh on March 7, Non-Benders of Malaya vs. Perak, at which occasion will be taken to bid farewell to Dr. Samuel, of Mental Hospital114 words
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Article94 1931-02-21 20 S. Australia's Narrow Victory Over W. Indies. Adelaide. Feb. 11. The match between South Australia and the West Indies had a most exciting finish, the Australians winning by one wicket. South Australia were set to get 313 in their I last innings to win. Thanks to Lonergan (68),94 words
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Article47 1931-02-21 20 Defeats for Featherstone and Hull. London, Feb. 11. In the first round of the Rugby League Cup to-day Featherstone lost to Swinton by two points to seven. In the Rugby League Cup. first round, replay match, Castleford defeated Hull by 5 point to 4.47 words
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