The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 2 March 1931
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Title Section19 1931-03-02 1 The Singapore Free Press N O. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, 85. MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article424 1931-03-02 1 Complete agreement on the system of tin regulation was reached at a meeting at the Colonial Office attended by Bolivian, Dutch East Indies, Nigerian and Malayan delegates— Page 11. A British Embassy communique states that an Italo-Brttteh agreement has been reached m principle on the questions left424 words
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Article1074 1931-03-02 1 The man never believed m utility. Having had no useful work to do. he indulged m mad whims. He made little pieces of sculpture men. women and castles, quaint earthern things dotted over with sea-shells. He painted. Thus he wasted his time on all that was useless1,074 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement169 1931-03-02 1 KELVINATOR THE FINEST UC REFRIGERATOR \ER BUILT G ETZ BROS. CO. ated m U.S A M -i SS. Robinson Road [RAFFLES HOTELI TXENT ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE WITH I MODERN SANITARY ARRANGEMENTS t x TO m DA V I v. "RESOLUTE" IN PORT I CRUISE LUNCHEON 1230fS I I TUESDAY MARCH 3rd.169 words
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Advertisement290 1931-03-02 1 I iWO MINDS.WITH BUT A SINGLE THOUGHT -i I i EI ROPE e j H OT E L SPECIAJ^ JSIOTICE. i The management hive much (Measure m announcing the exclusive engagement of Robert Drescher's famous i Viennese Band. The Orchestra will perform daily under the personal S conductorship of MR.290 words
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Advertisement98 1931-03-02 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Cinema quide Page 2. Truford for babies Page 3. Facts about Ovaltine Page 5. Four points from Borneo Motors Page 18. Costume jewellery at the Gift Shop Page 1. Whiteaways for household requisites Page 6. Celanese fashion fabrics at Little's Page 10. Robinsons stock Viyella tennis socks 11.98 words
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Advertisement17 1931-03-02 1 KELVINATOR THE FINEST ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR EVER BUILT GETZ BROS. CO. (Incorporated m U.SA.) SaJea-Serrioe 55, Robinson Road17 words
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Advertisement238 1931-03-02 2 [pavilion j 56.15 9.15 j I MATS.— SAT. &SI N. 3.15 Starting Saturday For j Three Nightfl Only DENNIS KING j fIM World's Most Beautiful Blnfcr S j THE VAGABOND KING I WITH > JEANETTE MACDONALD I TIIE MOST SPEC TACILAR PRO- Dl C TION EVER SCREENED. i jHe Chose238 words
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Advertisement148 1931-03-02 2 THE HEAT IS TRYING V. SO IS PRICKLY HEAT. But at least that can be alleviated and cured by using A GNEBIA PO WDER t>o rents per box $1.50 per bag. May »w hud of all Chemists and Stores. Or from the Manufacturers, MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3. Battery Road. i148 words
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Advertisement146 1931-03-02 2 VICTORIA THEATRE! NIGHTLY SUNDAYS I 6.15 9.30 9.30 only TO-NIGHT LADIES OF LEISURE 1 Columbia's Dramatic Sensation In WITH »fi BARBARA STANWYCK, RALPH GRAVES AND j! LOWEL SHERMAN. ji jl jl I SATURDAY NEXT I 1 AFRICA SPEAKS) j The Strangest Romance Ever Filmed jjj ji Heal Thrills m the146 words
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Advertisement184 1931-03-02 2 1 1 6,15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 i Tir^ delightful comedy romance i acclaimed by last night's crowded J i houes "ANOTHER I smashing SUCCESS P 1 MARION I iDAVIES bfi i; MORE VIVACIOUS, MORE jj AMUSING THAN EVER I ir- JJI s it 5 31 111 y The FLOI?ODOI?A| sfi am184 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous94 1931-03-02 2 THE WEEK. Monday. 2nd. Hmh Wat* MJM, 8.1 ft.. 22 25. 7.7 ft. Fbotbftß: B.C.C 11. RAF. 11. Padang. Tur^day. 3rd. H\«h Wattr. 09 11. 8 7 ft.. 22 54. 8 3 ft. Frnrtball S.CC. vs. Chinese. Anson Road. \\.iir*-<i.n. 4th. HlKh WftUr. 100f). 95 ft.. 2320. 8.6 ft. Thurvday.94 words
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694 1931-03-02 3 SIR WILLIAM HULL. Twenty-eight Years an M.P. Sir William Bull, whose death tcuk place m mail week, was a solicitor, and the son and grandson of solicitors Born m London on September 29. 1863, and educated at St. Mary's Academy, bt was "admitted" when twenty-six,694 words
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Article177 1931-03-02 3 Simply Surrounded by Gambling. York. Dr. Warman. Bishop of Manchester, speaking at the York Convocation on a resolution urging clergy and laity alike to take a firm stand i against gambling, declared that he was try- j ing to investigate, a little while ago. the reason177 words
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Article86 1931-03-02 3 Needle Found with a Magnet. Cardiff. A radium needl? containing thousands ol nmnds' worth of radium was missed from the Rnyal Infirmary, find two experts were summoned from London to look for it. Armed with magnets, they searched every part of the hospital unsuccessfully. Tien they86 words
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Article386 1931-03-02 3 Lady St. Helier's Charming Personality. The death of Lady St. Helier is a great loss to English Society. Ker loss will be mourned not only by hosts ol personal friends, but by grateful admirers m many a humble home. She had many titles to remembrance. A highly386 words
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Article122 1931-03-02 3 The mortality rates for the Municipal area of Singapore for the week ended Feb. 21st show a total of 223 deaths giving a rate of 22.63 com- mred v.-jth 22 «3 the preceding week. 18 35 m Jihe corresponding week of last year, and 29.35 ,'he five year average. No122 words
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Advertisement253 1931-03-02 3 .UROPE HOTEL O^M^^l B A Ji^^^ ,^B B mm c v Si B m Ear |H HSk afl hk x PJ I^^ fcrJ 1* V^^B Bhl .■^■^■^v >^B h^S l 2bDDI 4HI .Hi H^ iMBi Hv H^ BHI B V Hkl v B v B EHr H hI Iml 8t253 words
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Advertisement245 1931-03-02 3 GIVE YOUR BABY THE FOOD YOU KNOW IS NEAREST TO MOTHER'S MILK HUMANISED Nearest tcFMothersMilk OBTAINABLE FROM MEDICAL HALL LTD. BATTERY ROAD Singapore. AGONISING PILES. Tbara is no nscd to tnffar tkii distr«aaia« affliction. Ob* tut* of DR. VAN VLSCK'i FLASH A will rslievs yon of all poiafal •wolliaf and245 words
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Advertisement512 1931-03-02 3 I Estate Trust Agencie s 1 1 (1927) Limited. I BRANCHES ifi 21, First Cross Street MALACCA. jfi 11, Light Street PENANG. S 14, Klyne Street KUALA LUMPUR. |j Registered by and Security deposited with jjj jfi the Straits Settlements Government. g jg Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, If H512 words
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Murder by Legacy
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Article2334 1931-03-02 4 NON-STOP TO RENO. Wfcta DMI woke again the train was at a standstill. He blinked rather stupidly m the darkness for a moment or two. and then he woke up Carl. "We've arrived somewhere." he said. "And it's daylight. That it was daylight he could perceive through the2,334 words
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Article523 1931-03-02 4 AX OLD ACQUAINTANCE TURNS UP. Carl Rayner was standing m the public square of the town of Reno. He was looking for a building which the inhabitants called, somewhat vaguely, the courthouse. He had been directed to this square, and now it remained to find out the particular523 words
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Article109 1931-03-02 4 A Trade Chief Says It Would Help Canning Industry. Chicago. The canning industry needs nothing so much as a good tin-opener, m the belief of C. E. Hume, of San Francisco, president of the National Canning Association. "Millions of dollars have been spent by manufacturers m perfecting109 words
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MOMENTOUS ELECTION.
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Article100 1931-03-02 4 I British Radio—Official Service i Rugby. Feb. 27. In the firrt few days of March County Council elections will be held all over the country, and compaigns are m progress. On Thursday next elections will be held for th? London County Council, which governs the100 words
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Article485 1931-03-02 4 'The danger arising from a Socialist administration of London government were multiplied when Parliament imposed upon the London County Council its new Poor Law duties." Such is one of the many fighting points made by the Municipal Reform Party m their manifesto for the forthcoming election to485 words
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Article226 1931-03-02 4 Closing of Famous Telegraph Line. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby. Feb. 27. To-morrow the great telegraph line known as the "Indo route" will close down. The line ran 6.000 miles from London through Germany, Poland. Russia and Persia to the head of the Persian Gulf and thence226 words
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Article112 1931-03-02 4 Mr. D. B. W. Good, European Master, Education Dept. S.S.. has been seconded for service m Johore. Capt H. S. J. Lloyd, of the F.M.S. Customs has been appointed to act as Superintendent of Customs, Preventive Branch, Johore. A Chinese girl, aged about 15 years, committed suicide by hanging herself112 words
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Advertisement331 1931-03-02 4 CUTS. BRUSHES BROKEN SKIM amd i~ Ei^s 9 B^sf AUBft IEB^ 188 188 Ml »S)^w BM^JH^^B Of* sd 61 B H eS^iß U Bjß^ 1/0 j 1 P^f 8 J*^l^ th G^^OlJENk, a cut, scratch or 1/V and 4/- break m the skin opens the way for dangerous per I331 words
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Article1021 1931-03-02 5 BOISTEROUS BREEZES. Mowgli Wins Boden Kloss Cup. Boisterous conditions gave to the sailing at the half-yearly regatta of the Royal Singapore Yacht Club on Saturday afternoon an air of excitement and though there were no serious casualties the sailing was full of incidents and interest. There1,021 words
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Article656 1931-03-02 5 PERAK RACES. Results of Saturday's Running. [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Feb. 28. Excellent weather prevailed for the races to-day, the going was hard and the attendance the best of the meeting. There was a great improvement on the tote and cash sweep investments. The three first656 words
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Article94 1931-03-02 5 In the Straits Settlements Volunteers th? resignation of Lieut. S. V. Hogan is accepted. Mr. N. W. Smart, of the Ipoh branch of Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd., has left for Home on furlough. He has been succeeded by Mr. H. C. Allen. The Hon'ble Mr. Miller Mackay has been94 words
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Advertisement302 1931-03-02 5 OLD SCOTCH 9|mbb I "^^^%]lll« WVOURITE :> W[(f pPPRECIOTED f\ PROM §1 |[PCNfINC k lin^i 6 TO AGENCY OIIEDtiimXGtiSCOrWNfi jN The fastest connection with Netherlands-East Indies I, BY JAVA AiK MAIL I TO PAIEMBANG— IN 3 HOURS ONLY TO BATAVIA— IN LESS THAN 7 HOURS. IL T < I Passage302 words
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Advertisement480 1931-03-02 5 Reasons for the Supreme Value of this World-famous Food Beverage THE success which Ovaltine has attained throughout the world is due to the fact that it is the food-beverage which contains all the essential food elements, correctly balanced and highly concentrated. The makers of this delicious, health-givina beverage have a480 words
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Article380 1931-03-02 6 Plans for Hostel Approved. Paris. Jan. 21. The project for the British hostel at the Cite Universitaire m Paris is expected to take a decisive step forward m another fortnights time. The Cite Universitaire is intended to be. and m so far as it has gone380 words
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Article285 1931-03-02 6 Transformation of Forum Area. Rome. Jan. 27. In fifteen years" time, according to official plans now approved by Signor Mussolini, the face of Rome will be transformed. The Town Planning Commission, convened six months ago by Signor Mussolini and charged with the task of settling the city's285 words
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Article363 1931-03-02 6 MUSEUM FOR ASIATIC ART Interesting Revival of Old Project. L.i.dei:. Feb. London's lack of a Central Museum tor Asiatic Ait to Illustrate the culture of pan of Asia has been frequently the subject of comment and the desirability of remedying thu defect has been emphasised. The matter attracted mere particular363 words
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Article269 1931-03-02 6 Cockfights m West End Bars. Cock-fighting has become the most fashion* able illicit "attraction" of London's West Bnd, states the Daily Herald. Scotland Yard has evidence that two promoters are making fortunes by bringing 1 1 so-called sport into the evening-dn unci champagne atmosphere of the Piccadilly269 words
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Article12 1931-03-02 6 The Singapore Boy Scouts Local As;,ociation I has been exempted from registration.12 words
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Article225 1931-03-02 6 Strange Innovation m London Theatre. 1 What has b «i "thJnJde" wai preset London when Eum-n O'NeUl'i 8 was produced. In addition to j. the character! rai .1 to are thinking, and while th ■cent rhwajhti the other cl are hnmnbilu >d. itariiig W the dialog:" is225 words
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Article77 1931-03-02 6 Tear of Pattinr fiiwmm Immoralil\ Mr. Justice I :ii' i m ly w.i .i d behalf of irommn p hvr husband vai and vho admit;. «i nttted mtoooodiM I m nippon i pointed oui that the otl bs tne U m "But if ■aid Mr. Jum cc77 words
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Article76 1931-03-02 6 S P nsal:«n:.l Chan Polish Air I The PoltehA vbo bai uttv.-r.: ted a tn :i!'o. and irtl i c el m ini(.'-< < \ir Ford" Mid I|:i or tamibordlnation I i if the Air Ftoree. C Oil i chai t; i ir.t v rlbed iHairs"76 words
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Advertisement556 1931-03-02 6 WHITEAWAYS For Household Requisites. <4 THE. MAXIMtf >TO\\rEL /fi\s \A ATI lil OTTi^lf^f 1 I* 5i v vV i 1 1 \j I i\irL Xw v P f^ Pl I f* s il il^« CUARANTEEt |f| ■> W^^V^^V\ FADELESS rmimmt satin stripe repp. This is a very populai cloth for556 words
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Advertisement36 1931-03-02 6 Asfe Your Chemist V Mh f to PRODUCTS p— m PACKED SPECIALITIES ASPIRIN, CASCARA SAGRADA, SACCHARIN, QUININE, VEGETABLE LAXATIVE, ETC. TABLETS, AMPOULE PRODUCTS, "REGAID" SURGICAL DRESSINGS, ETC. 1 AO£NTS: THE ANGLO-SIAM CORPORATION LTD, SINGAPOUK— IPOII— PENANG.36 words
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638 1931-03-02 7 "FANTASTIC" SCIENCE. Church Support for Laying-on of Hands. A re oluticn m favour cf faith healing was carried with an overwhelming majority by the Lower House of the Convocation of Canterbury. The resolution asked the Archbishop of Canterbury to appoint a joint committee to draw638 words
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Article278 1931-03-02 7 Man from Asylum Declares that He is Sane. "If his story is true it seems strange indeed t:> bnp him shut up for two years for only stealing an overcoat." Mr. J. Clements, the chairman, made tnls comment at Brentford Police Court, when extraordinary allegations278 words
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Article86 1931-03-02 7 The Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal has been awarded to the following, m recognition of their long and meritorious service: 2 Lieut. (ACapt.) T. C. Shafto, P. and i W.V.C.; Lieut, Abubakar b. H. Arshad, Lieut. Esoof bin Hussein Jewa, Lieut. Haji Abass bin Omar, Lieut. H. A. Aziz86 words
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Article422 1931-03-02 7 Vedic Missionary's Description. On Saturday evening last. Mehta Jaimini, Vedic Missionary, delivered a lecture on the conditions of Indians overseas, m the premises of the local Arya Samaj, '.2, Rowell Read. The house was full. He said that m times of yore Indians went abroad to far off422 words
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Advertisement261 1931-03-02 7 Throat Chest *"pHE potency of Peps is due to the ingenious idea of sealing within a silver jacket certain volatile chest -strengthening medicines which are concentrated m every tablet. When you let a Peps dissolve m the mouth., the healing and 4* .<m*ts germ-killing fumes given off, are breathed dx*t<t261 words
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Advertisement331 1931-03-02 7 David If mother turns her back a minute, her motherhood that one word was David's off again. But Mother doesn't the most helpful she ever heard, really mind. When David's m mis- chief, she knows that David's well. Lactogen i, rich farm milk -all ,he u.k,,, t^t.^ji vitamins m it;331 words
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1158 1931-03-02 8 STRANGE WILL. £300 a Year Annuity to Only Daughter. A LondOP man has left more than £70.000. Btmrly the whole of his English estate, to be distributed among the Poor Boxes at the Metropolitan police courts. TbJl wenderful windfall is provided for under the1,158 words
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Article93 1931-03-02 8 J Preparations for two gala nights at th- New' World, kindly placed at the disposal of the Committee by the Management, m «iid of v.h' 1 above Fund, arc- m full swing, and visitors :>ra promised first class entertainments. Admission to the grounds and any show, including93 words
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Article146 1931-03-02 8 Many New York Judges Resign. Bedford (New York), Jan. 2i. The cleaning up of the Augean stables rf the New York courts continued to-day when fiftyone of seventy -seven girls between the ages of fifteen and twenty-one who had been committed to the New York State146 words
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Article93 1931-03-02 8 1 For a considerable time I has arranged a Sunday N people m the iai;,' ll: Owing to the boUdayi it rtoabto to have icew commence on Sunday at I 3 will b«« thf R».v Cicii H Stephen Band will Off«r v t T. R. Dhu> «ill read93 words
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Article240 1931-03-02 8 Mr. R C. H.'ll of U» 1 I aecondt'd for service m J station.^ at llli has been MNM Many Returs bervi So 12 Brooke Road Immediate entry. fti Brothers. LET:— No. 2 Amber Road. Immediate w.irv Apply Meyer Brothers. Sot. 1 11-113 NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. Apply Hefß Brothers. wmm240 words
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Advertisement93 1931-03-02 8 TUNNELITE BRITISH RAPID HARDENING| I CEMENT I Sole Agents I African Eastern I I (Malaya) Ltd. j I Singapore Penang. «iiiiriifpjiifari!fia^ifi!«fiaiai« Customers 1 are assured of I the CHOICEST qualities when purchasing I Haddock— Herrings i Lemon Soles I /rom s Me IFRESHJ^XDI 1 REFRIGERATINgTco LIMITED j Yon ride «n93 words
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Advertisement247 1931-03-02 8 I IF lit ii^^H BraP-^ L/»3ii\vj L,J\\)U ICSi I I White as snow and perfumed MliipP^^^-^^; fJf with lovely flowers ■j^K-^ts*^-- Qlt Ess? r< v "Just notice the way people cluster around a girl who Jif .V '<•, |S I has lovely skin! Any girl can have lovely skin §gf247 words
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Article41 1931-03-02 9 Fourth and Sixth Floors to himimiH suitable for I puticularr «pply to The Insurance Society of H hou at Holland Road— 1 Botanical Gardens— lounge. "KH bathrooms attachedgarage—servants •Mi. European occupation Appi[Sß HEXTREME-ORIENT. U< ypr ChamhPr B (3rd floor)41 words
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Article25 1931-03-02 9 I 1181 Cl( and r,,' f( Ox! *V Rise. Reasonable. ■"rtaMe Phone 4390 with a quiet family? J '"ver regret it. Apply25 words
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Advertisement765 1931-03-02 9 I TENDERS. I SINGAPORE MUUNICIPAL I NOTICE. I TENDERS. NOTICE Is hereby given that tenders are ftiow incited for the following materials or Services, and that particulars of such tenders Hnay be obtained In the Tender Room, Municipal ■3 faces Supply of Sewer Pumps, Electrical Equipment, Special Pipes, and Valves765 words
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Advertisement638 1931-03-02 9 NOTICES. ST. PATRICK'S SOCIETY. DINNER AND DANCE. Europe Hotel St. Patrick's night March 17th at 8 p.m. TICKETS $5.00 EACH. Applications for tickets (from members only) to be sent before March 13th together with cheque to WILLIAM R. KING, Hon. Sec. Treasurer, co Lyall Evatt. Irishmen who are not yet638 words
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Advertisement597 1931-03-02 9 AUCTION SALES. IMPORTANT TO INVESTORS. Malacca Building Sites. The following ten very valuable Municipal Building Allotments, situated by the New Market, along the New Loop Road, and m close proximity to the Malacca River and the Railway Station, will be sold by Public Auction by the undersigned at their Sale-Room,597 words
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Advertisement431 1931-03-02 9 **£XLenburgs Foods The 4 Allenburys' Foods are particularly suited to the feeding of infants m hot climates. They are free from harmful germs, and are readily prepared by the simple addition of boiling water, thus giving complete independence of doubtful milk supplies. Moreover, they are practically identical m composition with431 words
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697 1931-03-02 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1931. WEEK-END COMMENT. The decision of Congress Working Committee to reject the Viceroy's counter-proposals, hastens the crisis towards which Indian affairs are moving. Whilst it was plainly impossible for Government to agree to conditions which would represent an overriding of the law by a697 words
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Article102 1931-03-02 10 Lieut. J. C. Alexander, R.A.. is appointed ADC. to the G.O.C. Malaya. Mrs. Clarke. Mr. and Mrs. Davison, Mr. and Mrs. Gilmour and Mr. Barnes leave Malacca on Wednesday to join the Malwa homeward bound. Those who arrived at Goodwood Hall en Saturday night to attend the exhibition of Morris102 words
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Article52 1931-03-02 10 WALKER- -BALLANTINE—At St. Andrew's Cathedral. Singapore, on Feb. 28th, 1931 by the Rev. Nigel Williams. James Cadenhead Walker, youngest son of the Rev. S.S. and Mrs. Walker, of Cranstoun Ford. Midlothian, to Emily Lucy Ballantine. only daughter of Mrs. D. G. Robb and step-daughter of Capt. D. G. Robb,52 words
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Article43 1931-03-02 10 SATURDAY'S RUBBER PRICE. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] London, Feb. 28, 12.30 p.m. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber prices as follows Spot 3 13 16 (Friday 33 4 Forward 1 4 1.16 (Friday 3 15 16). The Market is steadier.43 words
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THE SCREEN.
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Article268 1931-03-02 10 Alhambra having given us. with "Just Imagine." a glimps3 into the future, now takes us back to the "bad. bold days of the gay *90's" with "The Florodora Girl," which opened last night to excellent houses. Marion Davies and Lawrence Gray are m the leading roles.268 words
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Article216 1931-03-02 10 The Big Pond at the Capitol. Maurice Chevalier makes another big hit In the Big Pond which opened at the Capitol yesterday and was screened to a packed house last night. The fascinating personality and inimitable characteristics which have made this smiling Frenchman what he Is to216 words
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1630 1931-03-02 10 A FAREWELL TRIBUTE. The Value of Loyalty, Energy and Intelligence. Mr. R. J. Farrer (the former President of the Municipal Commissioners) was the guest of honour at a farewell party given by the Municipal Subordinate Staff, at the Memorial Hall on Saturday afternoon. There was1,630 words
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Advertisement177 1931-03-02 10 H I SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., {Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances o; Hong Kongi. (Incorporated m Shanghai! I Pure Fresh Cow's Milk I f i I FROM 1 I OUR OWN DAIRY FARM 1 I OBTAINABLE AT I is., GA po RE COLD STORAGE ltd 1 I ORCHARD177 words
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Advertisement47 1931-03-02 10 I U. S. De SUVA BROS. I JEWELLERS i A NEW SHIPMENT j j "ZENITH" WATCHES j THE WORLD'S FINEST TIME j KEEPER J INCLUDING I J SILVER AND METAL J ALARM CLOCKS I J has been received. 61, HIGH ST V PHONE 4540. j DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES,47 words
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Article410 1931-03-02 11 LONDON MEETING. Conditions Governing Withdrawal. j Router's Serrice.] London. Feb. 28. neat a system of tin reacted at a meeting at the ■1 Offi<. >: pvb 21 altended b y Bolivian, les, Nigerian and Malayan the scheme is to secure a r.ibU equilibrium between >i nipt410 words
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Article75 1931-03-02 11 Challenge to Baldwin Leadership. [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 28. to the continuance of i leadership of the Conservative ccI >' t0 form an outstanding feature liameniary by-election at St. W» "minster, caused by the death of Worthington Evans. The potennative candidate. Lieut-Colonel J. Brabazon. to-day intimated his withn75 words
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Article55 1931-03-02 11 National Disclosures m Egypt IReuters Sen-ice. 1 Bite. llm Cairo. Feb. 28. Onths have Paid heroin we been pocketed by their t<> a police investigation the conviction of two oversontenced to three years fim of 400 Egyptian l*r to five years and a fine **r-|ew!i n arrest55 words
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Article46 1931-03-02 11 *n«» and Rain m London. IC^r^^r^ reiess London. Mar. 1. > v^an,^.,; Xl>r'i ence °f ™n~*able th -'iternoon. Snow and JN and th While there was U^awirn lMd sunsh*ne. u «htZy^^'lr- InaSt °n the Air Ministry «jj ls was destroyed. Football *<***, l(I were stopped. The46 words
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Article20 1931-03-02 11 1 by the Municipal subO*' <AI«J n l panvr. on Saturday. I, by Messrs. U. S. de h" well-known Singapuw20 words
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Article239 1931-03-02 11 CHILEAN VISIT ENDS. Country Topsy-Turvy With Enthusiasm. IReuter's Service. 1 Santiago de Chile. Feb. 28. The hearts of all Chilean senoritas are still aflutter over Prince Oeorge. who has created an unforgettable impression on their minds The Princes are now speeding m a luxurious train toward239 words
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Article188 1931-03-02 11 Beneficial Effects m the Dominions. f Central News Wireless. London, Mar. 1. Fresh tinned cream from Northern Ireland can now be obtained m London before breakfast. This is one of the results of the British Industries Fair which came to an end last night. According to all reports188 words
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Article154 1931-03-02 11 The Secession Move m New South Wales. [Reuters Service.] Sydney. Feb. 28. The executive of the "New Province League" of north-east New South Wales at a meeting at Armidale adopted Dr. Earle Page's proposals for the establishment of "New England" as an independent province. It also adopted proposals154 words
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Article125 1931-03-02 11 Air Ministry Orders Two Machines. [Reuter's Service.] London, March Ist. The Air Ministry, with the money guaranteed by Lady Houston, are ordering two Supermarine S6 seaplanes for the Schneider Trophy race, though it was at first decided to buy one only. The machines will be the property125 words
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Article55 1931-03-02 11 Dutch Plans for D.E.I. Route. [Reuter's Service.] The Hacne, Feb. 28. The Royal Dutch Air Navigation Company proposes to start a weekly service to the Dutch East Indies on Oct. Ist if the country's financial position is such as to enable the necessary subsidy to be granted.55 words
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Article719 1931-03-02 11 THE SILVER POSITION. Sir G. Schuster and One-sided Proposal. [Reuters Service.! New Delhi, Feb. 28. The budget has increased the customs duties to include a two annas increase an ounce on silver bullion. A surcharge of 2V^ per cent is levied on the present customs 10719 words
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Article114 1931-03-02 11 Viceroy Gandhi Conference to Continue. FReuter's Service.] Bombay, March Ist. A hopeful atmosphere prevails due to the long conference between the Viceroy and Mr. Gandhi at the conclusion whereof the latter declared, 4 The conversation has not ended and will be resumed." CONGRESS REJECTS PROPOSALS. New Delhi, Feb.114 words
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Article71 1931-03-02 11 Petition for Rouse's Reprieve. [Central News Wireless.] London, Mar. 1. Petition forms for the reprieve of Rouse (convicted of the Northampton blazing car murder) are now being returned to his solicitors, who regard the number of signatures as satisfactory. The period for return has been extended to Monday71 words
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Article535 1931-03-02 11 ROME NEGOTIATIONS. Franco-Italian Adhesion Likely. I Reuters bervice j Rome, Feb. 28. Widespread satisfaction is expressed at the authoritative pronouncement that the intensive Anglo-Italian negotiations terminated m the early hours of the morning by Italy, subject to minor reservations, acquiescing m a formula which Mr.535 words
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Article166 1931-03-02 11 "Nation Drifting to Industrial Failure." [Central News Wireless. 1 London, Mar. 1. The formation of a new political party known as the Near Party, is announced by Sir Oswald Mosley, who seceded from the Labour Party. Headquarters have been arranged at Westminster. Sir Oswald says he realises166 words
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Article144 1931-03-02 11 First Section of Service Opened. [Central News Wireless.] London, Mar. 1. A large crowd. Including Col. W. Franklin, Trade Commissioner m East Africa, witnessed the departure from Croydon this morning of the first aeroplane inaugurating the first section of Imperial Airways London-Cape Town route. At Cairo mails144 words
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Article19 1931-03-02 11 Miss Johnson, Matron of the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, is leaving for home by the Rawalpindi on April 3,19 words
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Advertisement214 1931-03-02 11 X t if v I T 4 V Good footwork depends largely on good *f footwear and socks come first. Umpire X, and player are m agreement concerning X ♦> the excellent service of Viyella Tennis Socks. It's really wonderful how such light «§> fine textured socks can keep so214 words
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Article469 1931-03-02 12 THE HOME LEAGUES. Had Day for Relegation Candidates. ARSENAL OVER DIFFICULT IIIRDLE. The Aim m] 00 Saturday overcame the danger i i h.uinu their path to the championship Cbecfetd West Ham headquarters, for they .v»r ireci a 4—2 win. Aston Villa also wen auainst Leicester, thus keeping469 words
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Article960 1931-03-02 12 Present positions m the Leagues are as loUov FIRST DIVISION. P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Arsenal 30 20 3 7 101 46 47 Aston Villa 31 17 6 8 100 62 42 Sheffield Wed. 31 17 8 6 81 57 40 Manchester Cily 32 15960 words
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Article172 1931-03-02 12 T.U.C. STATEMENT. Amended {Measure Totally Unacceptable. [Keuters service.] London. Feb. 2«. The General Council of the T.U.C. has written to Mr. Mac Donald stating m effect that the Liberal amendment will place the trade union movement m a worse position than at any time since 1871. The172 words
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Article87 1931-03-02 12 Appointed Minister to Panama. i fßeuter's Service.) London. Feb. 27. I The King has approved the appointment ol Sir Josiah Crosby as Minister to Panama. Sir Josiah Crosbv. says a Central News wireless mecsage. is 50 years old and has had a distinguished career m the consular87 words
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Article68 1931-03-02 12 I Canada Extends Ban on Soviet Products. '1 [Heuters Service] Ottjua, Feb. 28. Imports of Russian coal, woodpulp. pulpwood, timber, asbestos and furs are prohibited by an Order-in-Council. The Minister of National Revenue otates that Government are convinced that forced labour prevails m the Soviet timber and68 words
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Article45 1931-03-02 12 French Airmen's Start Delayed. I Renter's Service. I Lc Bourget. eb. 27. Two airmen. Moench and Burtin. will start m 1 a.m. to fly to Tokio via India. Maiichuri.i and Shanghai. Paris. Feb. 28. Moench and Burtin have postponed their Tokio night.45 words
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Article142 1931-03-02 12 AL CAPONE STARTLED. Seven Months for Income Tax Dodging. (Reuter's Service.] Chicago, Feb. 27. Al Capone wasr. to-day convicted of contempt of court and sentenced to seven months imprisonment for evading income tax. Sentence for failing to present himself for questioning concerning some unreported items of142 words
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Article223 1931-03-02 12 Important Privy Council Ruling. 1 Central News Wireless. J London, Feb. 27. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council as allowed the appeal of the Commissioners f Local Government Land m Kenya from an' rder of the Court of Appeal m Eastern Africa arying an order of223 words
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Article287 1931-03-02 12 Mr. J. C. Walker and Miss E. L. Ballantine. I The wedding took place at St. Andrew's j Cathedral on Saturday afternoon of Mr. James j Cadenhead Walker, of Messrs Boust<?ad and Co.ji Singapore, son of the Rev. S. S. Walker (whoji wa& Presbyterian Minister m Singapore m287 words
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Article255 1931-03-02 12 Equestrian and Jumping Events. [Central News Wireless.] Los Angeles, Feb. 28. The equestrian and polo events of the tenth Olympiad which is to be held here from July 30 to August 14 next year, will be held at the Riviera Country Club, according to the organizing committee m255 words
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Article109 1931-03-02 12 THE FIJI ISLANDS DISASTER. 5 EUROPEANS DEAD. 84 Inches of Rain m Seven Days at Nadarivata. I Central News Wireless.] London. Feb. 28. 1 The Secretary of State for the Colonies (Lord Passfleld) has received the following telegram from the Governor of Fiji. 'Regret to report that a hurricane struck109 words
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Letter832 1931-03-02 12 USE OF THE VAN KLEEF I BEQUEST. I To the Editor. I f Sir, In the newspapers of February 7 a l municipal notice mentioned a public aquarium. E among other things, as a possible means for the use of the Van Kleef bequest. It Is832 words
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Article67 1931-03-02 12 It is believed says the Straits Echo, that Mr. C. G. Sollis, Inspector of Schools, Penang. will be proceeding to Kuala Lumpur about the middle of April on transfer, and that Mr. O'Sullivan will take his place m Penang. Mr. Sollis will be much missed m Penang. especially by the67 words
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862 1931-03-02 12 CHINESE WIN. Newcomers Give Good Account of Themselves. S.C.F.A 2; Oloucester Regt 1. Having regard to their persistent ill-fortune, the Ist. Bn. the Gloucester Regiment made a very encouraging debut m local football at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Saturday, though they were unluckily beaten862 words
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110 1931-03-02 12 fßeuter's Service. 1 New Ycrk. Feb. 21. Newsboys reaped :t harve t selling last edition-, of the New Ycrk World at fancy prices cp to $1. On the other hand, there were many rad eyes Inside the office as the paper went to press110 words
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Article43 1931-03-02 12 New Ynrk. Mar. 1. The World having been merged into The Telegram, through purchase by the ScrippsHoward Syndicate, employees of The World are arranging to lease or purchase the old Woild plant and equipment and to publish their 'Oftrn newspaper.43 words
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Article165 1931-03-02 12 REVOLVER FIGHT. Notorious Revolution a r Killed. SUPT. SAINDERS' Mirth: I Central N< Wl Why.. All.ihuf.ul i, One man was tilled led two b ie park to-day when the potto hree suspects wanted m connect Punjab revolutionary- plot. Superintendent Not t-Bown CJ.D -ar, approached the men uho165 words
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Article65 1931-03-02 12 Their Position m the New Constitution. [Central News Wirtl.sLondon. Vrb. is Lord Sankey and Mr. Wedgwtxxl Bti:: an informal discussion at the India Officf t day with a deputation headed by Sir PMfcj Hartog. The deputation rtpwumttd which produced during the Round IMb Conference a comprehensive memorandum65 words
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Article375 1931-03-02 12 Distributor Committed lo Assizes at Penan^. The fact that a Chimse Communist verki known as the "Red Light"' m betaf published at Penang was disci (I tl Second Police Court yitcrdlj. MQ ThursdayPinang Gazette, m the eouiM <•■ thi piuuiolni of the preliminary enquiry into tIH CM which375 words
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Article64 1931-03-02 12 L.s. Soldiers 1 »?<"u^ i;i" (io on. 1 [ftejl r B w. The Senate, tt* I I tires, x.;i ovcrrtd Mi ex-Bervk Boom BiM [Central N< v- i liathin President Boovtl b «ill cost inythtoi rro. I 000. Mid that if would which the country c \M w64 words
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Article923 1931-03-02 13 Morning Post Arranges Test. There is a curious absence of news from the United States as to the general reception of the new standard ball m that country writes Qytfttl Ambrose m the Morning Post. Are American club members taking to it kindly, or not? All923 words
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Article199 1931-03-02 13 Match With Race Course Club. The following are the team, for a friend match bttvem the Race a.-:- Golf ci i and the Singapore Japanese Golf Club t0 iij played over the Japanese links at Tanglin i morrow: Race Course players mentioned flni. A.M. 9.00 C. A.199 words
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Article104 1931-03-02 13 Oxford and Cambridge Teams. London, Feb. 19. The teams for the 'Varsity hockey match at Beckenham last Saturday, which Oxford won 3 nil were: Oxford: G. Pittwood (Jesus); M. Docker (Oriel) and P. Garthwaite (Brasennse); H. Lmnell (Trinity), G. Theophilus, captain (University) and J. Monkhouse (Trinity); T. Jones104 words
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Article308 1931-03-02 13 Secretary and Handicapper Fined. Calcutta. Feb. 20. The latest turf sensatioi is that the R.C.T.C have imposed tines en the Hondftcapper and Secretary of the Lucknow Races. The Calendar states that it having been brought to the notice of the Stewards of the Royal Calcutta Turf Club308 words
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Article46 1931-03-02 13 Exhibition Before King and Queen. London. Feb. 19. Walter Lindrum, the Empire Billiards Champion, gave an exhibition of billiards before Their Majesties at Buckingham Palace, to-day. He particularly amused Their Majesties with the "masse" shot. The King presented Lindrum with gold cufflinks.46 words
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Article31 1931-03-02 13 King's 63 Points Against Charing Cross. London, Feb. 19. In the second round of the Hospitals Rugby Cup, to-day. Charing Cross lost to Kings by 3 points to 63.31 words
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Article74 1931-03-02 13 Archie Compston. the famous golfer, met three members of the Cambridge University golf team at Coombe Hill. Surrey, on Feb. 2 and m a remarkable match against their best ball over eighteen holes beat them on the last green. Compston had to fight hard to win. He had74 words
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Article68 1931-03-02 13 Alf Mancini, the Notting Hill favourite, beat Jack Haynes, of Birmingham, m the tenth of a fifteen rounds contest at Vale Hall, Kilburn, on Feb. Ist. Haynes was much heavier than Mancini and gave a good account of himself for a number of rounds, although he never68 words
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Article52 1931-03-02 13 The following: will represent the Indian Association against Ceylon Sports Club, on Sunday, on the CSC. ground: N. A. Mallal (Capt.), P. K. Bhaskamn. Fernandez, R. Jumabhoy, Wazir Bingh, Choor Singh, A. N. Katyal, C. Lai. J. Loboy N. G. Sen Gupta, P. N. Bardhan, Reserves: —G. Kennedy, Amarchand52 words
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Article56 1931-03-02 13 H. W. Payne (Woodford Green) winner from 1922 to 1929, was unable, owing to influenza, to participate m the Essex county cross-country championships from Epping m Jan. 31 but, despite his absence, Woodford Green A.C. retained the renior team title, which they have now won for the fourth successive year56 words
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Advertisement305 1931-03-02 13 ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH YOUR PRESENT TREATMENT! [t you arc not it is most likely because you are treating the symptom! and neglecting to treat the CAUSE. To treat disease successfully you must remove the cause. In the many complaints arising from impurities of the blood Kic is no finer305 words
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Advertisement349 1931-03-02 13 A True Beer |K^^^^ Bill Beer TRY A BOTTLE once is insist on lt TO-DAY. ys G.H. SLOT ©Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE. PENANG. 1 0>nnis s/riiu/s that slaml a tvsl liltv this aro MMOod In all tournaments m all countries it is Armour's Davis Cup and Extra Special <v Ta strings349 words
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Advertisement956 1931-03-02 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON A N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WKKKLY 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. AUTOMEDON For Havre. Amsterdam, London956 words
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Advertisement510 1931-03-02 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. ss. CITY OF KHIOS In Port ss. CITY OF ATHENS Mar 16 HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY510 words
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Advertisement394 1931-03-02 14 P. O. British India and Apc&r Lines. (Incorporated m England).) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARCn SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVEENMBfr LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVK F OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA j\PA\ Due Tonnage. Sin?«pore. KARMALA 9.100 Mar. 7 KASIIGAR 9 00u394 words
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Advertisement646 1931-03-02 15 0 S. K. Line. NVw York. (from Hong n PMfM SvvMcv.l Hokuroku Maru Mar. 19 -from Kobe,. t Arizona Maru Mar. 28 m. Hamburg (Bremen) Amazon Maru Mar. 16 17 I.ilzabeth. Cape Town, Rio de *T™ IfOßtorldtO Buenos Aires, ,r,,i passage liyO.j t Hav.u:i Maru Mar. 13 14 r. Dar-es-Salaam.646 words
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Advertisement486 1931-03-02 15 1 m II TO 'MARSEILLES. NEW YORK AND "boston m FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO. SUEZ f" PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES AND GENOA. I I Arrive Leave Leave Ani v« j Singapore. Singapore. Penan*. New York. f Pres. Wilson In Port Mar. 5 Mar 7 Aorl4 |n Pres. Van486 words
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Advertisement778 1931-03-02 15 K. P. M. IiO^fINHLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. tKOYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANT OP BATAVIAJ (Incorporated In Holland.) rJNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN OOVERNIOUrT Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to:— Passage, Freight*, Transhipment, Marine Departments and ManaKer's de«k. Be»reaentatlves In the Straits Settlements (Singapore ani Penan* 1 of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION778 words
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Advertisement618 1931-03-02 16 Burns Philp line. (Incorporated In Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the motor Teasel MALABAR (4,513 tons). The s.s. marella Is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de618 words
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Advertisement245 1931-03-02 16 s.s. TOURCOING. Consignees of cargo per the above steamer from Oslo (arrived Feb. 25, 1931) are hereby notified that a General Survey of all cargo lajnded m a damaged condition will be held at Qodown No. 20-21 on Tuesday March 3rd, 1931 at 2 p.m. No further Survey will be245 words
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Advertisement524 1931-03-02 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. j nc (Incorporated Id U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). M.S. SILVERWALNUT Mar. 12 Mar. 18 MS. SILVERPALM Apr. 7 Apr. 13 r 2l For rates and other particulars please apply to AGENTS SINGAPORE, PENANG524 words
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Miscellaneous663 1931-03-02 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BT TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembln and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 4 a.m Bangfcok every Thursday 6 a.m Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Talping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Slam 0 a.ta. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6663 words
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Miscellaneous358 1931-03-02 16 WARFARE FOR HIDDEN RICHES. House of David Fight For £200,000. Milwaukee. Civil war is raging m the strange colony of the House of David, with a hidden treasure of £200,000 m gold currency and jewels as the prize for the victor. On one side is "Queen" Mary, the widow of358 words
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Article74 1931-03-02 17 gflSgft Dty i» nd Half on New York-F risco Run. N m Wireless.) Htm York. Feb. 27. ,»f t)i' I-.' 1 r-Oceanic Canal Board ton yesterday after survey- r< utc through Nicara- a decision had been would be practicable of economy and sanit.ilt m Übm by the sea74 words
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Article32 1931-03-02 17 Gloomiest Month m Shipbuilding History. Newi Wireless.] (ilaspow, Feb. 28. L-kxjmicst month m [upbuilding as only five MM toot were launched MCOred, an unpr.^- 1 a>t year's February ***** tons.32 words
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Article66 1931-03-02 17 KI\M. and Motor-Boat Owner to Halve Damage. at $1,176. Mr. Justice ..day ordered that each party pay 111 the case m which urned $1,321 from the X.P.M.. at a calliMon near Johnston's Pier een his motorboat Assim and Bianca belonging to the ompar.y. In i mont. it will66 words
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Article140 1931-03-02 17 Cholera and Smallpox at Calcutta. >*mg is the health bulletin of the of Nations. Eastern Bureau, for the Bih| February 21st. Bombay: i smallpox case and I death. cholera cases and 25 deaths; 51 mm and 41 deaths as against 35 6 deaths during the preceding week. nuttnonjf:140 words
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Article90 1931-03-02 17 l)av in *orepeak m Rough Weather. riays m the forepeak Hree stowaways who forced out by 1 «ta Harold Saaberg and '^ml Ilt Port Adelaide 11(1 he met Saaberg. an 1 d. finding it imU*f decided to stowThef were jollied by rned m a shipwreck Il(1 a fortnight90 words
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Article46 1931-03-02 17 >n the Ae B ean S«*a. tr llflalp Athens feb. 22. the 1 UI ls sported from the unk: "^-WWi vessel X.24. t: flred on a small for the Persian "»»»"ti«..s aro investigating t( ftl "owspaper Hestia u hod th drench ship.46 words
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Article462 1931-03-02 17 Coastguard Story of Chase. T Ne w Ycrk. .lan. 27. In ihe presence of the court of inquiry, which wa opened this afternoon, and of the new BntLsh Consul-General. Mr Gerald Campbell who attended on the invi^tinn of the coastguard officials. Karl Schmidt. ,he boatswain m command of462 words
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189 1931-03-02 17 New York. Jan. 28. At the coastguard inquiry to-day into the shelling of the Canadian schooner Josephine K. m which the skipper. William Cluett. was killed, members of the crew gave evidence that the boatswain of the coastguard cutter. Karl Schmidt, sat m the cabin189 words
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Article182 1931-03-02 17 Development of Shoreham Harbour. [By Air Mail. fFrom Our Own Correspondent.) London, Feb. 3. We are to have a new important shipping centre on the South Coast which entails a rebuilding of the long arm of Shoreham Harbour which runs parallel to the sea from the harbour182 words
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Article40 1931-03-02 17 Meian Delayed at Pulo Sekiker. It was reported yesterday that the British steamer Meran was strandad off Pulo Sekiker for 24 hours but was able to get off at 6 a.m. yesterday and make her way to Singapore.40 words
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Article20 1931-03-02 17 I Per Santhia— Mr. Pettig. Mr. H. L. Pattinson Srubb. Mr. E. F. Bell. Mr. H. M. Crawford.20 words
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Article191 1931-03-02 17 Secret Traffic m Ammunition. Liverpool. A sidelight on an extensive secret traffic m ammunition between this country and tribal chiefs m West Africa was revealed at Liverpool Police Court when John Davis, aged thirtytwo, a coloured fireman, was fined £3 on a charge of removing 25,000 percussion caps191 words
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Article232 1931-03-02 17 Bill To Ratify Changes m Helm Orders. The Shipowners' Parliamentary Committee understand that the Government will introduce a Bill m the House of Lords at an early dat^ for the ratification of the Convention on Safety of Life at Sea. and of the Load Line Convention. Thes?232 words
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Article128 1931-03-02 17 Fire In Cargo, But no Immediate Danger. Sydney. Jan. 28. The British motor ship Enton. bound from New Zealand to Noumea, has grounded on a reef about 30 miles from Noumea by air and 50 miles by sea. Fire has broken out m its case oil cargo128 words
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Article230 1931-03-02 17 Ningteh Sacked m Night Attack. Foochow, Feb. 7. Ningteh. the most prosperous city m northeastern Fukien. was raided and looted by a horde of bandits (estimated at 400). The bandits attacked the city, which was apparently left unprotected by troops of any sort Having once obtained possession, the230 words
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Article143 1931-03-02 17 Mrs. Bary Ruth Brooke, mother of Rupert Brooke, the poet, left £22,652: she gave all the MSS of her son contained In the bound volume stamped "Rupert Brooke MSS" to Edward Howard Marsh for life, and then to King's College Cambridge for the library. A murderous attack was made a143 words
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Advertisement172 1931-03-02 17 The Mew A\n2> SCEmCBOOTB \f\_ lcl »owtft Nature's Wonderland— The Canaitiftit H^tfcitn te^ett SS^ Vanco^« the route of the Sak^Tn^H* Yet i Ce c hs lieit Canadian Rocky peaks and the rugged wonder of Jasper National Pa 2 For Booklets^nd Informat.on Appi, to (SEPAR^^r Ra>7way SyStem m Nortk America I172 words
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Advertisement193 1931-03-02 17 m AMERICAN EXPRESS CO. INC. (Incorporated In USA i International BANKING and TRAVEL SERVICES. Travellers Cheques. Letters of Credit. Money (Orders. Drafts. Transfers of Funds by Mall and Cable. Tours. Cruises. Steamship Reservations. Railroad Tickets. Barrage Insurance SINGAPORE No. 1, Collyer Quay. PKNANG— t. AO. HOTEL. NORDDEIITSCHER |Sf FXOYD ■1193 words
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Article462 1931-03-02 18 Tongue Twisters m British Film Studio. Mr. Albert De Courvilie moppsd his brow with .silk handkerchief, breathed deeply, and m ton?s of pleading paUios said: "Alors We will take it slowly, amigos h.ing it. Boys! What is the language? Nous sommos Oh puserve me. I mean, what L462 words
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Article230 1931-03-02 18 Delivered 22 Years Too Late. Birmingham. Love may laugh at locksmiths, but when it comes up against the G.P.O. Twenty-two years ago Mr. T. R. Winshull. of Birmingham, offered his hand and heart 10 a young woman on whom his affections were centred. His proposed was kindly,230 words
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Article267 1931-03-02 18 Changes m Physique Since the War. Set up six years ago to inquire into the growth and development of the physique of school children, th? Anthropometric Committee has now sifted all the dita accumulated during that period, and has considered the drafting of its report. Boys and girls267 words
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Article90 1931-03-02 18 An interesting departure which is m process cf promotion just now is a scheme for taking the Talkies to the villages and country of Malaya. The idea is a travelling show which will visit up and down the Peninsula showinr at those centres of population which have no* yet been90 words
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Article148 1931-03-02 18 $50,000,000 Scheme Considered. Nankin?, Feb. 12 A gigantic scheme necessitating the issuing of a Government loan of $50,000,000 to render assistance to the thousands of unemployed Chinese labourers m different parts of the country where famine and civil war have caused unprecedented havoc, has been drawn up148 words
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Article58 1931-03-02 18 The election of office-bearers for the Straits Settlements (Penang) Association for the current year resulted as follows. President* Mr E. Newbold; Vice-President: Dr. J. E. Smith; Hon. Secretary and Treasurer: Mr. D. ReesWilliams; Committee: Dr. Ong Huck Chye. Capt. S. S. Alsagoff and Messrs. C. R. Samuel. H. H. Abdool58 words
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Advertisement370 1931-03-02 18 FOUR POINTS! 1. STRENGTH 2. ADAPTABILITY. 3. EASE OF OPERATION. L LOW COST. These describe honestly our new lines of inexpensive mechanical < and hydraulic 1 AUTOMOBILE JACKS. 1 Borneo Motors Ltd. Singapore, Penang, Malacca, Seremban, (g) Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur and Haadyai. I 1 m two sizes. Colds, Coughs, all370 words
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Advertisement335 1931-03-02 18 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK. OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38, Bishopsgate, London, B.C. 2. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Hong Kong Saigon Amritsar Iloilo Semarang335 words
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Advertisement345 1931-03-02 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated In 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.345 words
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Advertisement173 1931-03-02 18 INSURANCE. THE as SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPAW I, FIRE, MARINE, TRAXgn AND MOTOR CAB INSURANCE ACCBTTED at LOWEST CURRENT AIF s L. C. MARGOLIOUTJI ICfen*, Office: 2. Finlayson c;re»n PERSONAL ACCIDENTS FATAL ACCIDENTS are mr*fc, Tj HAVE 50U made provision U* of your dependents should jha ci overtake you IT173 words
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Article1457 1931-03-02 19 In* Sjwi v reckmge ouc both Of hardship pioriuccrs— increasing the whole fear, but endue the beginning of bmg brings men penally when they n vi. aa it is inly le any ruve of i 1987, the price I monthly average of j t lutlc Off* £100.1,457 words
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Article429 1931-03-02 19 To- Day's Price Changes. EXCHANGE RATES. February 28. SELLING. London 4 months' sight 2j3 27J32 London 3 months' sight 23 13|16 London, 60 days' sight 213 25,32 London 30 days' sight 2,3 3j4 London, demand 2 3 23 32 London, T. T. 2|3 11|1O Lyons and Paris, demand 1430 Hamburg,429 words
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Article908 1931-03-02 19 SATIRDAY. FEB. 28 TH. CLOSING QUOTATIONS. tiuytn 2>ruer&. Asam Kumoang 22s 23s Ayer Hiiams Tin (ss) 11s 3d 22s Bangrin Tin i£> 11s 3d 12s Batang Padang ($1) 10 If Batu Caves •s!> 40 50 Buklt Arang ($1) 35 40 Burniah Malay (fj 10s 6d 12s norn908 words
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Article155 1931-03-02 19 LYALL EVATT'S REPORT. Singapore, Feb. "8. All marketr- are steady but UMTC is no BKettement and prices are about unchanged i'rom yesterday, except that sellers limits are rlightly increased. Rubbers. There are buyers of ftlsntakabi it 24 1 Benuts at 23 Pa jams at 1.07 >-. Seudais at 98 and155 words
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Article276 1931-03-02 19 British Sales Methods Criticised. Th" report, just issued, of the recent trade mission to South Africa and the Rhodesias Under Lord Kirkley contains some stringen* criticism of British commercial methods m those countries. Everywhere, it is -tat?d. the mission found evidences of a preference for the276 words
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60 1931-03-02 19 February 28th.. U o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers. R S S. equal to London Standard. Tone of Market:—Steady. Latr.st Cable:—London Spot shed |%4. per lb. New York Spot Sheet G.cts. 1% per lb. Bpct W« 12 Btsndard R S.S. on Tender March 12 l 12', April60 words
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Article52 1931-03-02 19 Wlvle building societies must ultimately recognise and adopt any permanent chanpe m Ihe value of money, it is not either practicable or desirable that Ultra should be frequent changes concunent with any temporary or abnormal alteration m he official Bank rate. Sir Enoch Hill (Chairman of the National Association of52 words
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Article152 1931-03-02 19 Cotton Orders Total Over fiBjMKMHM. ICential News Hiialrai Loud :n. Teh. 2K. Saks to date during tba British Cotton Textile Exhibition total £5.200.000 Buyers fron: Newfoundland. Iceland a:.d Labrador, th.world's coldest spots, visited the exhibition this afternoon and spent a good deal of time inspct ting cold resisting152 words
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Article186 1931-03-02 19 "Justification by Moral Law." Berlin. Feb. »l. There was first class literary sensation when one cf the hading younger German playwrights. Friedrich Wolf, was arrested together with a woman doctor by the Wuertemberg' police on a charge cf having utted certificates permitting surgical abortion to be186 words
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Article69 1931-03-02 19 ■Taking Advantage of Low Rates rof Interest. [Reuter's Service.! The Hague. Feb. 27. Although over F. 20.000.000 5 per cent, debentures were only issued a year ago for a period of 50 JfCMTB, the Board cf the Royal Dutch Co. ha.s decided to exercise its right69 words
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Article73 1931-03-02 19 Decline m Agricultural Exports. Ottawa, Jan. 21. The total \alue (i Canada's exports for 193(1. amounled to 905.370.000 dollars (£131.074.000*. ami the Import! to 1.008.479 000 dollars (£20i.695.800t. according to the Dominion Bureau of BUthftltt. In 1929 the exports totalled 1.207.338.00.) dc liars and the imports 1,296,992.00073 words
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Article69 1931-03-02 19 [Central Ncwa wireless, i London, Frb. 27. To-day's st..;-:; Exchange prtcaa tod :de dw following: War Loan ft p* r cent 103' i. Conversion 3 1 P r cent 77-Ji Rands 2 7 s. Shell 3 15 32 Royal Dutch I>,V Trfnldad Asphalt 1 3 IG. IMbber69 words
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Article39 1931-03-02 19 The Attitude of the Dutch Government. Amsterdam, F«b. 20. It is expected that the Netherlands Indian Government will pronounce for restriction of the export of tin, m which casta commission wiJl be appointed to Rn-.nt export permits.39 words
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Advertisement73 1931-03-02 19 ASSETS E V4n !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 Assurance73 words
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Advertisement81 1931-03-02 19 I IN A.D. 1 720. I I I (two hundred and ten years ago.) [ft S There were no Railways ii ffi m no Omnibuses g no Stage Coaches X Steamships were unknown. War I u= vessels were built of hearts of oak. J BUT The Royal Exchange Assurance was81 words
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FIVE UNDECIDED CUP TIES.
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Article424 1931-03-02 20 SOUTHPORT ROUTED AT EVERTON. Although snow caused the abandonment of several matches m the English League on Saturday there was no Interference with the mate Ims m the Cup ccfnpetlUons m England and Scotland, but no fewer than five of the eight games will have to be424 words
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Article327 1931-03-02 20 Bright Game at Jalan Besar. Gloucester, 4; United College j. Sparkling uing play by Perry and West of the Gloucestershire team formed the feature of the match at the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday, when the Regiment opposed the United Colleges. The football was interesting throughout and the soldiers327 words
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Article100 1931-03-02 20 Atlantic Lines 9 Decision. [Central News Wireless.] New York, Mar. 1. The Cunard, White Star Line, Red Star Line and Anchor Line companies announce a reduction of one-third on certain third class fares from New York to Ireland, Great Britain and the Continent during March and April and100 words
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Article26 1931-03-02 20 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Mar. 1. The Resolute arrived here at midday and •ailed at duslc the tourists spending the intervening time sight-seeing.26 words
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Article152 1931-03-02 20 Australia Collapse Against West Indies. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] Sydney, Mar. 1. West Indies 350 for 6 (dec!. Australia 89 for 5. The W?*t Indies have a golden chance of winning the fifth and last Test match, which opened he:e on Friday, for they are nearly 300152 words
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Article117 1931-03-02 20 Craik Retains Keppel Title. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] R. Craik retained the Keppel Golf Club championship over the week-end. Making few mistakes during the two rounds of 18 holes each on Saturday afternoon and yesterday morning he returned the excellent score of 140. He went round m bogey for117 words
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Article324 1931-03-02 20 Successful Year's Work. The report of tHe Malayan Golf Association for 1930 states: The balance of funds m the hands of the Association at the end of the year amounted to $1,106.57. The roll at the close of the year stood at 28 representing 16 clubs. Five324 words
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Article30 1931-03-02 20 Entries for the "Ladies' Spring Cup" will close on Monday, March 9th, at 6 p.m. The conditions of this competition are eighteen holes match play under handicap.30 words
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Article39 1931-03-02 20 Welsh Victory Over Scotland. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT! London, Fab. 28. The annual International hockey match between Scotland and Wales was played m Wales to-day and resulted m a win for Wales by 3 goals to 2.39 words
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S.C.C. CRICKET TRIAL
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Article608 1931-03-02 20 New Players m Action on the Padang. Poor bowling, though certainly under rather difficult conditions, and a batting collapse, more or less, were the chief reasons for the defeat of R. L. L. Braddell's XI by 70 runs at the hands of Capt. D. V. Hill's XI608 words
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Article224 1931-03-02 20 Rain interfered with the second trial, between teams captained by P. H. Stewart-Brown and R. N. Hamilton, yesterday. Before a heavy shower rendered the wicket subject to a bad cutting about. Glasgow took Ihree wickets for A. N. Hamilton's XI m quick succession. With the score at224 words
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Article296 1931-03-02 20 I Remarkable Bowling by Bartels. Yesterday evening the Singapore Recreation Club were "at home" to all its members and friends, the occasion being an official welcome to Doctor and Mrs. N. L. Clarke, who have just returned from London. Dr. Clarke was welcomed by the Club Committee and296 words
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WALES OVERRUN FRANCE.
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Article417 1931-03-02 20 Ireland's Thrilling Win Against Scotland. [FREE PRESS SERVICE—COPYRIGHT.] London, Feb. 28. Wales progressed decisively on the way to International Rugby championship honours today by defeating Prance by 35 points to 3 at Swansea; and Ireland gained an B—s8 —5 victory over Scotland at Dublin. With the sun shining417 words
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Article166 1931-03-02 20 Cambridge Lose to London Scottish. I FREE PRESS SERVICED COPYRIGHT. 1 London, Feb. 28. One of the outstanding results of the club games to-day was the victory of London Scottish over Cambridge University, the former's forwards being the chief cause of the Light Blues' downfall. Gibbs. the English166 words
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Article85 1931-03-02 20 Results of Yesterday's Matches. TIES FOR MONDAY. Mixed Doubles Handicap. Mr. and Mrs. Cutler owe 2 vs. Mrs. Goldie and Hudson owe 15.4. Miss Skey and Cork plus 15 vs. Mr. and Mrs. Laing owe 15.1. Mrs. Stephenson and E. A. Taylor owe 15.2 vs. Mr. and85 words
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Advertisement270 1931-03-02 20 1 There is a Difference! I Not much m price, but there is a vast difference between ordinary Gramophone and the S "His Master s Voice 1 i Hear—compare. Then yon will know that music h not 0 I j reproduced but re-created, more than you can imagine if °n!270 words
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