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Title Section16 1931-10-07 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,160. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE. &S. WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 7, 1931. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article335 1931-10-07 1 I Parliament will be {prorogued to-day. Polling day m the general election will probably be on Oct. 27 Page 11. Dr. Curtius' restoration is the first indication of disintegration of the Bruening Cabinet Page 11. Sir George Maxwell urges preparation of a scheme for rubber restriction supported335 words
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Article1068 1931-10-07 1 Some men achieve period. Others, their guests, have it thrust upon them. Nobody is born period, no matter how well his breeches fit him at the fancy dress ball. I used to envy X. I thought he had achieved period. X. is one of those people whom1,068 words
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Advertisement207 1931-10-07 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK illl NKAREST APPROACH TO PURE, I Xl SH, PASTEURIZED MTIJT OBTAINABLE IN THE TROPICS. -BTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES. CABARET i AT TO-DAY'S TEA DANCE AT RAFFLES HOTEL i AND AT THE DINNER DANCE TO-MORROW j EXTENSION TILL iA M. ROTARY CLUB SINGAPORE I TIFFIN TO-DAY207 words
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Advertisement167 1931-10-07 1 SALE AT TIE SHOE STORE |96l North Bridge. Road. [96 SILK SILK SOCKS /^CTV i SOCKS SELLING AT K|l SELLING AT HALF COST jL M HALF COST ALL SIZES ALL SHAI^ S ALSO KEDS SHOES from 45 cents per pair. REAL VELOUR HATS, $3.95 each. WOOL AND FELT HATS, $1.00167 words
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Advertisement158 1931-10-07 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Useful presents at Gift Shop Page 1. FLnt' Ullman\s 3 prcpoals Page 11. Rotary tiffin at Adelphi to-dcy— Page 1. •Haruccci" watcher at Frankeh PaRT 8. Tc-day's cabaret tea dance at Raffles Page 1. More good used cars at Eorneo Motors Psge 3. Pitch's "Royal" bacon at Cold158 words
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Advertisement21 1931-10-07 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK THE NEAREST APPROACH TO PUKE. FRESH, PASTEURIZED MILK OBTAINABLE IN THE TROPICS. OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADINO PROVISION BTORES.21 words
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Article489 1931-10-07 2 The Kuala Lumpur Conference The quarterly conference of the Rotary subarea of Malaya and Siam was held m Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. Mr. L. D. Gammans. acting Area Secretary, presided, and the following were present: Singapore: Messrs. Roland Braddell and A. L. Gilmore. Klang: Dr. M. A. Gabriel,489 words
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Article151 1931-10-07 2 Heralded as "The perfect musical picture." Warner Bros, all-colour operetta "Viennese Nights" commences a season at the Capitol to-" day, with a special matinee at 3.15. The success of this production m other parts of the world has been one of the outstanding events of the film industry.151 words
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Advertisement420 1931-10-07 2 IN HARMONY WITH SLUMP TIMES A Really Good Tooth Brush —The "AGNESIA." Prophylactic Shape Hard and Medium Textures 60 cents each. WHY PAY MORE MEDICAL HALL, LTD., 3, Battery Road. Bring us your PRESCRIPTIONS. Local and Foreign prescriptions dispensed. BUSINESS CARDS. .STRAITS TYPEWRITER AGENCY STATIONERS AND typewriter \^BUjr*PTTW^En REPAIRERS. Prompt420 words
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Advertisement686 1931-10-07 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given that tenders are now Invited for the following materials or services, md that particulars of such tenders may be obtained m the Tender Room. Municipal Offices Supply of 6,500 tons Australian Oas Coal, shipment to give delivery between February Ist, and686 words
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Advertisement742 1931-10-07 2 ii^NDERS. RURAL BOARD, SINGAPORE. Notice TAMPENIS ROAD— The Bridge at the 7th. milestone is unsafe for vehicles exceeding 2 tons gross weight. This notice remains m force until reconstruction of the Bridge has been completed. SENIOR EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, Rural and Marine, P.W.D. Singapore. TENDERS FOR SUPPLY OF TODDY 1. Tenders742 words
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Advertisement488 1931-10-07 2 NOTICES. I FEDERATED MALAY STATES PATENT No. 564. Notice is hereby given that the Proprietors »f Federated Malay States Patent No. 564, for "Improvements m Plastic Compositions," being desirous of exploiting their invention m Federated Malay States, are prepared to grant licenses for the working thereof on reasonable terms. Full488 words
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Advertisement580 1931-10-07 2 NOTICES. MUNICIPALITY OP SINGAPORE. Assessment List 19.T2 NOTICE is hereby Riven m accord:. nc A th the provisions cf Section 60 of Ordiu No. 135 (Municipal) that the UmmmttA containing the annual valuation JJ amount of assessment to b? levied on all j,. )Us( .buildings and lands, situated within the580 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous241 1931-10-07 2 question of breakfasting m the period would never have arisen. There is a good deal to be said for celibacy of enthusiasts. W. G. m Manchester Guardian. THE WEEK Wednesday. 7th. High Water, 08.00. 6.9 ft.. 17.55 7.5 ft. Rotary Tiffin, Adelphi Hotel 1 p.m. Rugby: Gloucesters 2nd XV vs.241 words
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938 1931-10-07 3 CENSUS COMPARISONS Infantile Mortality Dro* The population of Ceylon during the decade 1921-1931 has increased no less than 807.999 persons giving a percentage increase of 17.9 This fact is revealed by the report on the census of Ceylon m 1931 by the RegistrarGeneral, and Superintendent938 words
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Article73 1931-10-07 3 Thieves Demand .Large Ransom Dublin, Sept. 6. The authorities have been informed that crown jewels, valued at £50.000. stolen from Dublin Castle m 1907, on the eve of a visit. by King Edward, will be returned on payment of a heavy ransom. The jewels ar? reported to73 words
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MR. J. H. THOMAS AND THE N.U.R.
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Article493 1931-10-07 3 "I Have Resigned Rather Than Be Dismissed" "I have resigned rather than be dismissed," exclaimed Mr J. H. Thomas, as, with tears streaming from his eyes, he left the meeting of the executive of the National Union of Railwaymen. Mr. Thomas. Minister for the Dominions and493 words
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250 1931-10-07 3 London. Sept. 11. •I doni want it proclalaced to the world that railwaymen. hi V/ever strongly they may lee] politically, have lost all sense of both decency and regard for past services", says Mr. J. H. Thorn is announcing m an open letter to fellow members250 words
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Article261 1931-10-07 3 Companies Unable to Reduce The Chettiars' Chamber of Commerce, F.M.S., wrote to the Calcutta agents of the 8.1.5. N. Co.. Ltd.. early m August asking for a reduction of steamer fares between Penang and Madras. The reply from the apents is as follows Sir. We have to261 words
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Article469 1931-10-07 3 End of a Poor Boy's Romantic Life A poor boy who left his humble cottage home m Blackheath and went to America m search of a fortune has just died m London a millionaire. He was known as the 'Carbon King" m New York, but m London469 words
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Article329 1931-10-07 3 £200.0«0 Wb«*n World Quest Fails Trenton (New Jt rs««y I Aug. 28. Mr. Vivian E. Cornelius, the English husband of the beautiful Miss Jessica Brown, who was fcrmerly the wife of the Earl of Noithesk. has inherited a fortune of £20:».0(K). following tin failure to329 words
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Article712 1931-10-07 3 More Light Wanted on the N.C.P. His Excellency's New Contributional Policy for Malaya continues to Exercise the mind of the Malay Mail which appear to be far from enamoured of the prospects. As witness the following leader Adressing the Legislative Council on Monday His Excellency Sir Cecil Clemcnti,712 words
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Article98 1931-10-07 3 Shanghai Chinese Jockey Club's Plan Shanghai. Sept. 22. The Chinese Jcrkey Club announces v mil-lion-dcllar sweep, to be held m connexion with a race to take place at the Club's course on October 25tli. A bi^ sum therefrom will be devoted to Flood Rehel The f:rst prize98 words
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Advertisement221 1931-10-07 3 STANTON NELSON Co. Ltd. PUBLIC STORAGE GODOWN Merchandise, Personal Effects, and Motor Cars. Apply 4, COLLYER QUAY or Telephone 5874. V GOOD USED CARS I Late model, very good order .-g. I and appearance as new «p/OU. i m excellent condition $000, Kuns well and m sound ffOO iI 1221 words
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Advertisement70 1931-10-07 3 Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited. BRANCHES 21, First Cross Street MALACCA. 11, Light Street PENANG. 14, Klyne Street KUALA LUMPUR. Registered by and Security deposited with the Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, Guardians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised and Interest collected, Probate or Letters of Administration applied for70 words
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ML W. GRAHAM SETS OUT CASE FOR OPPOSITION
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Article1199 1931-10-07 4 Ex-President Of Board Of Trade Speaks The Right Hon. William Graham, President of the Board of Trade m the late Government, below sets forth the case for the Socialist Opposition to the National Government. The whole outlook for the Labour movement has suddenly changed, <he writes). Per1,199 words
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Article729 1931-10-07 4 "Socialist Ghouls of Economic Plague" In reply Sir Robert Home, M.P.. who was himself President of the Board of Trade from 1920 to 1921, launched a slashing attack on Mr. William Graham. Writing to the Dairy Express (m which Mr. Graham's article had appeared) Sir Robert729 words
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Article170 1931-10-07 4 Incorporated m New German Zeppelin London. Sept. 11 The metal that once formed tht tHMMVOft of the ill-fated British airship R-101 will MM into the clouds again as part of the new German Zeppelin "Lz-129" which is now under construction at Frledrichshafen. says a Beriii. message. The170 words
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Article169 1931-10-07 4 Testing New Surgical Apparatus London. S*pt. 11 A doctor's experiment on himsrlf to i the work of a new surgical apparatus luu: tragic ending at West Bridgford. Nottin«h:tii Dr. Gilbert Blurton, a well known IMP was found dead m his room where he had feKi testing by169 words
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Article82 1931-10-07 4 Man Wears Same Coat and ftoMMfl for 25 Years Christiana. < South Africa). Auk M "Ou Kiewlet." a native working M ll* mond diggings, has worn thj HUM BO«1 pair of trousers every day for 25 years W! ever they become unmendablc. Ik* buy-; I pair and82 words
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Advertisement268 1931-10-07 4 USE 4 VEBOL PURE COOKING FAT. Agents 1 SIME, DARBY CO., LTD. S.S. F.M.S. HP^ Lf^'-^'!# lthout mint C >f5 WK* ~<^S Calcium than he X V^B li^^^V\ K^~j rts TOm ordinary food, your boy may P^W// >f) f *mSOr anaemic. His teeth '-^yj4 become sus J Pz^D* ceptible to268 words
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Advertisement189 1931-10-07 4 ill ™"^J M W M X ■ft Mm Mm I Ik M I |X I I I I w BlMiß^^^^^^^\^ I I wX^ It. fl i, I \\J IAW lid L fl i F" P 4 VylOwlCS CCIY£ IS simplified this way" says Lois Moran HOLLYWOOD. No matter whether it's189 words
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Article, Illustration3181 1931-10-07 5 GENERAL SMUTS 1 ADDRESS -MANKIND THE OFFSPRING OF THE STARS" I IKK A TERRESTRIAL PHENOMENON" London. Sept. 23. It mIuI M'Tt «'i world picture is science |s scifiice tending towards a drfinitr «uitlo«.k on the universe, and. if h< w decs it ditTrr from the3,181 words
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Article567 1931-10-07 5 Facilities to see Splendours of the East A few hours of sightseeing at each port ;md n unsatisfied longing to we more, at greater Jt tail a desire to come into closer contact Kith the peoples of the Near and Far Easi. That is the experience of567 words
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Article113 1931-10-07 5 A Malay correspondent \vriU\s. to the Times cf M-.ilaya lnche Zeinun. Lady Supervisor, Malay Girl's School. Jobore. accompanied by Inche' Fatimah. Group Teacher. Batu Pahut. Johore Mrs. S. A. Alnady. of Penang. and Che Mohamed Hussan. of the And< rson School. i Ipoh. uaid a vh:!: to bcth the Malay113 words
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Advertisement224 1931-10-07 5 iß^^lPl" without a drink 1 IHI O^-'— 1 J-^2 TIKE the camet your Parker Duofold travels a long way 1 1& J^m I^l I J without a drink Fill il toda >' -it writes 6000 1 EiiB \JmtSKr K/^ words or more before the next visit to the ink bottle.224 words
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Advertisement159 1931-10-07 5 ftUcnburus I foods 1 are particularly suited to the feeding of infants m hot I climates. They are free from I harmful germs and are I readily prepared by the I simple addition of boiling water only, thus giving complete independence of doubtful milk supplies. Milk Food No. 1 Milk159 words
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Article, Illustration981 1931-10-07 6 George CeciL - George CeciL By Angling is somewhat like poetry, men are to be born so. Izaak Wall, FISHERMAN'S country thougl France is, the better-known lakes rivers and streams have been overexploited, and with the result that when many Paris anglers betake themselves to a favoured981 words
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Article, Illustration1362 1931-10-07 6 A SWAMP DRAMA And Frogs Get a New Least of Life Suddenly the mossy rock came to life. I sprouted a vicious head on a snakelike neck. Cruel jaws were m that head. They "opened wide, clicked shut." and an active, five-foot water-snake, out hunting1,362 words
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Article114 1931-10-07 6 1 The sth Earl of Orford, whose death was i recently reported from New Zealand, had a remarkably adventurous life. He was only 14 > when he left Eton and joined the Navy. He was shipwrecked on St. Paul's Island, off the Cape, and for three months underwent great hardships,114 words
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Article304 1931-10-07 6 The World Against Mary, by J. M. Frank. Methuen 7s. 6d. This is the translation of a book which made a greater stir m Germany. Mary is a wonderful character who overrides all obstacles and they are many m her life, until the end when her304 words
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Article, Illustration18 1931-10-07 6 SEA BOOTS. Karl Naumestrik, an Austrian school teacher, who ferried the English Channel on a pair of water-ski.18 words
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Article891 1931-10-07 6 HORATIUS - HORATIUS Bridge Notes GOOD PLAYERS DO NOT TRUST THEIR INFERENCES (By ONE of the most frequent mistakes made by the "dub" bridge player is that of too hurriedly attempting a finesse. It often happens that the success of a call depends on killing a card which is891 words
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Article725 1931-10-07 6 IN the play of hands at a trump declaration the management of the trump suit and the establishment of cards m side suits are both questions of prime importance. As a general rule, unless small trumps m the Dummy hand are to be used for ruffing725 words
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Article129 1931-10-07 6 The trip made by the new palatial I> '»r liner President Hoover to Hong Kong so* ht making of a phenomenal bridge record It occurred whilst four passengers Ml P'- lV ing bridge on board the liner one Sunday noon. Miss Peggy Mills of Los Angeles. :i129 words
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Article482 1931-10-07 7 FROGS STILL JUMPING Calavera« Leapers Hold Whoopee You cant keep a good frog down. Popeyed old Bud, with his firm mouth, and his front legs like parentheses, knew that he wasn't through, just because he had failed to repeat his 1928 championship m 1929 and482 words
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Article345 1931-10-07 7 Mr. Stanley Woot ton's London. Sept. 15. J Although he has definitely decided to retire i from racing to take up m career m the City. Mr. Stanley Wootton. the young Australian owner-trainer, will not MfCT all his connection.* j with the turf. He int-ends. for345 words
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Article120 1931-10-07 7 Cricketer Committed to Prison London, Sept. 10. Augustus Hipktn, the hrn county eriektcr, ■SI summoned at Stratford this week for boinu £3 m Rrreai on a wife maintenance order. Aa an <:'X'-u3': lor not paying bt i.-; mppoaed allow his wife Isi a weefc— *s snid ho120 words
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Advertisement503 1931-10-07 7 THE Singapore Free Press Daily and Weekly Editions Head Office 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Telephone: 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. The premier morning daily m Malaya. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special features include503 words
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Advertisement209 1931-10-07 7 O REASONS r^^l^r^^l^K^rCl^rT **JK* CIGARETTES CORK-TIPPED 4#W B B^Bf^^ W7 h StaU Wlthout a «y qualification %rW%# %m^ whatever that Craven "A" RRRRRRRRR«9JRVJr«bbbbßbrrrbjr«^ Cork-Tipped Cigarettes do not affect the throat. It is no idle claim. It r^CC^ji^ can be proven as it is proven daily by M J|R%rr Tlfflr hundreds209 words
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Article1283 1931-10-07 8 OPERA SEASON OPENS Mr. Bennc Moiseiwitsch's Recital |Fn:m Our Own Correspondent 1 London, Sept. 15. The only music m London during the summer months is provided by the Promenade Concerts, organised by the 8.8.C. and conducted by Sir Henry Wood. At the moment the season1,283 words
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Article179 1931-10-07 8 Anglo- Dutch Co-operation Urged London Sept. 9. In an interview to-day with a representative of the Australian Press Association. Mr. A. H. G. Fokker. the famous Dutch aeroplane Vlesigner, gave the opinion that from Europe to Australia was one of the world's most promising air lines. Imperial179 words
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Article97 1931-10-07 8 Miss Enid Chamberlen, Furnival R.C. won the British Women's Sculling Championship over the Wingfield course, beating Miss Thirza Innes. the holder, by two lengths. Miss Nancy Readman, also of Furnival was third. She finished the course within about 20 lengths of her rivals. The race was decided m a drenching97 words
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Article403 1931-10-07 8 Hush, Here Come the Hounds of the Sea Ten tiny hounds are struggling for dear life at the Zoo. Not greyhounds, deerhounds. staghounds, or any sort of hound on four legs. These ten are fishhounds. They are hounds that hunt the ground levels of the deep, ferocious403 words
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Article49 1931-10-07 8 A case of suicide was discovered near the Fire Brigade station at Kota Road. TViuing. or. Wednesday round about noon, when a Ohftnsse woman, the wife of a barber, was found hanged m her house by means cf a rope which was tied to the beams of the liouse.49 words
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Article152 1931-10-07 8 CRICKET— AS SHE IS PLAYED Woman Takes Five Wicket^ For Six olwaJl. 'Well hit. Sir I mean madam! A small boy stood m the Colwall recn-au ground and enthusiastically cheered thf pla> of the two teams of the Women's QrfaW Association who were (/pening their crick-? week with a brilliant?152 words
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Article149 1931-10-07 8 Remarkable Resuscitation Case London. Sept I 1 Tile remarkable case of a child who w<brought back to life after tx-inR d"ad lor 4« minutes was described at a Port-snioii?: quest. Dr. MacPherson. medical superintend at St. Mary's Hospital, said that the ehtt who was the 7-year-old149 words
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Article71 1931-10-07 8 Dhubri. Sept 1 Golak Chandra Das and KbftfMdra N-> DeoTi, two merchants of Barpcta md I respectively, have been sentenced WOdtf Forest Act by the Deputy Commission. Gopalpur, the first to a fine of Rs ftoo II i second to two months rigorous impn><>r.n;< and a fine of71 words
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Advertisement380 1931-10-07 8 GOOD OLD LANCASHIRE I V INVENTS X THE PERFECT WATCH X "HARWOOD" f X the SELF-WINDING wrist watch X X THE ULTIMATE IN WATCHES V THE WONDER WATCH OF THE AGE X *< NEEDS NO WINDING. A X EVERY WRIST MOTION WINDS THE WATCH jL X CANNOT OVERWIND. A J:dust380 words
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Advertisement381 1931-10-07 8 THE FUTURE OF THE EMPIRE tes m the arm cf every nursing mother -^sa> f^Sw. ■^^^™*^^s^b^bw V^»y J 'TPHERE are occasions when, do what you \^jJ^§BT J X will, the Mother's milk remains •canty, \\^^^y— weak and unsuitable. In these cases Sun- xj •bine Glaxo has proved helpful to the381 words
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Advertisement358 1931-10-07 9 VICTORIA THEATRE OPENING PERFORMANCE SATURDAY NEXT, OCT. 10th, AM) MON: 12th TIES: 13th, WEI): 14th, AT 9.30 P.M. THE FAMOUS INTERNATIONAL REVUE AND VAUDEVILLE STAR LAURA GUERITE upported By a Company of Well Known Artistes in-— r VAUDEVILLE MIGHTS NOT A DULL MOMENT THROUGHOUT Hooking Now Open at Littles $2.50,358 words
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Advertisement114 1931-10-07 9 MALAYA'S ONLY uL*|IhII I W KEAL SPECIAL MATINEE TO-DAY at 3.15 TO-NIGHT! W*tSEII BRWKtMagnificent ALL-COLOUR Musical Operetta hy OSCAR HAMIVIEHSTEIM and SmUINIO RONIBER6 composers of 4 *The Desert Song/ 4k ßose-Marie, M etc— WIGHTS I "a> ■P' with VIVIENNi; SEGAL Walter Pidgeon, Alexander Gray, Bert Roach and Brilliant Cast. El114 words
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Advertisement112 1931-10-07 9 The Dawn of a New Era lof Screen Romance brings yet another triumph to the House with the Stars and the Pictures" Metro■■■■■Bi picture tmW_ The Crowning Glory I of ALHAMBRA^S miehtv I run of super films I starring I The Screen 9 s Gayest Adventurer m his Gayest Role112 words
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970 1931-10-07 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 7. 1931. THE DIE IS CAST I The issue of the manifesto by the I Premier which will define the under- standing upon which agreement has been arrived at by the present Cabinet will be awaited with intense interest, and Charlie Chaplin struck the correct970 words
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Article67 1931-10-07 10 The public are cordially invited to a lecture on "Dreams" at the Theosophical Society. 181 *Tank Road, at 6.30 p.m. to-morrow. Thursday. We are informed that the engagement is (announced between Dr. A. A. Sandosham, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Sandosham of Butterworth, and Mlss Emily George, daughter67 words
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Article90 1931-10-07 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT j London, Oct. 6. Messrs. Lewis, I^zarus and Sons I notify to-day's tin prices as follows: i Spot £123 7116 (£125%). Forward E127 9|16 (£l3oi/ 8 i The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair90 words
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Article54 1931-10-07 10 [Reuter's Service] E New York, Oct. 6. if The Franklin Trust Company of Philadelphia A rith deposits of $22,000,000 and owning four ai ranches and eighteen other banks, is not open- ng for business to-day. ai Eight banks m various States have closed own with total54 words
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Article1723 1931-10-07 10 AMAZING FIGURES Evidence of Shrewd Asiatic Consumer Highly interesting evidence disclosing some amazing sales figures m regard to the local cigarette trade among Asiatic consumers alone was given m the Supreme Court before Mr, Justice a'B. Terrell yesterday, when. aft?r His Lordslrp had delivered judgment1,723 words
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Article159 1931-10-07 10 To-day's Great Cabaret Show Hard hit by the hard times, the CMI Air Society, which makes a universal ippeal has found itself this year with incn-aMi. upon its resources and a greatly dimmish" com;- owing to the inability ol support.: continue their donations upon .1 prci feneroMi159 words
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Article121 1931-10-07 10 Opened and Adjourned— Onl> One Judge Availahlo Mr. Justice a'B. Terrell QpMMt! I sitting of the Assizes yesterday and ait«-: eneing to imprisonment for life two return >anishees and taking the plea of not luUt? wo Chinese charged with housebn -aki: naking preparations for cau-sinu hurt assaulting Mrs.121 words
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Advertisement163 1931-10-07 10 MARTINI VERMOUTH The Queen of all Italian Wines, SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., incorporated under the Companies Ordinances of Hong Kong\ (Incorporated m Shanghai) 2.1 < ANTOSMFNT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 537S IF YOU WANT THE BEST ENGLISH BACON ASK FOR FITCH'S "ROYAL" BACOf AT THE COLD STORAGE ORCHARD ROAD163 words
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Advertisement104 1931-10-07 10 BOOKS OF OUTSTANDING INTEREST ENGLAND THE UNKNOWN ISLE By P. Cohen— Portheim $5 00 NAKED FAKIR By R. Bernays 630 GOOD COMPANIONS By S. B. Priestley $3.00 LIFE AND ANDREW OTWAY By Neil Bell $500 MR. DARBY By M. Armstrong $5.00 THE ENGLISH. ARE THEY HUMAN By G. J. Renter104 words
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Article1112 1931-10-07 11 PREMIER'S MANIFESTO p tRLIAMENT DISSOLVED ON THURSDAY COMPUBTI I'NAMMITY llimti-i'.s Sfivuij London. Oct. 5. Jx-iir.^ deliberation the Cabinet, m Star Herbert Samuel and Lord Reading, reeownt Cabinet *M unanimously m favour of an ilertie.n on the bMti of manifesto by the Premier derstood that the manifesto will1,112 words
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Article150 1931-10-07 11 Important Bearing on World Depression I Reuters Service] New York. Oct. 6. An important announcement bearing on the current world-wide depression is expected from Washington within a few hours, according to the New York Times. It Ls said to be the result of plans made on Sunday night150 words
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Article31 1931-10-07 11 Japanese Mobilisation Orders I Reuters Far Eastern Service Tokyo. Oct. 6. The Navy Office has ordered the squadrons at Kure and Susebo naval bases to prepare for mobilisation.31 words
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Article140 1931-10-07 11 Shanghai. Oct. 6. An •itmosphere of the mo.it ItflM expectation, the worst penradtasj the Far East, has been < lystallised by Japans note accusing Nanking t)f sins of omission and negligence to take steps to cheek the boycott or. more properly speaking, throughout China as a campaign of140 words
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Article103 1931-10-07 11 Safety of Foreign Nationals Nanking. Oct. 6. In connection with the safety of their nationals the English and American Consuls called on the Japanese Consul this morning and quevried the likelihood of the outcome of the demand by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce. Shanghai, for positive action m103 words
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Article64 1931-10-07 11 £5,000 Gift for National Emergency [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT London. Oct. 6. Mr. J. H. Thomas informed Dominions Pressmen that the British Government has received I cheque for £5.000 from the Sultan of Johore towards the national emergency. Regarding the rubber industry Mr. Thomas said he was64 words
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Article441 1931-10-07 11 ALLEGED CHEATING Coal Sweeping In the Harbour The case m which Mrs. Ethel Dredge, a Eurasian woman the wife of Dr. Dredge, is charged with cheating a Chinese m respect of $200. was continued before Mr. G. C. Dodd. District Judge, yesterday. It is alleged that a441 words
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Article180 1931-10-07 11 Death While on Leave m London [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 London, Oct. 6. Mr. T. B. Cocker, a Civil Servant on leave from Singapore, has been found dead as a result of coal-gas suffocation m the Temple. It is believed he was m ill-health owing180 words
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Article77 1931-10-07 11 Conversations With French Ministers r ßeuter's Service] London, Oct. 6. Lord Reading left for Paris to begin conversations with French Ministers at the Quai d'Orsay this morning at 7.10 o'clock. [British Radio Official Servicel Ruffby, Oct. 6. Lord Reading. accompanied by the Marchioness of Reading. Sir Frederick77 words
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Article83 1931-10-07 11 Triangular Conference Turned Down [Reuter's Service 1 Colombo, Oct. 6. Disapproval is expressed here at the reply of the Secretary for the Colonies to the suggestion from Ceylon that a triangular conference representing Malaya, the Dutch East Indies and Ceylon on rubber restriction should be held at Kuala83 words
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Article56 1931-10-07 11 Total Up: Straits Takes Less [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, Oct. 6. The official rice export figures for the first nine months of 1931 show an increase of 86.000 tons compared with 1930. The Straits Settlements m the same period took 25.000 tons less than m 193056 words
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Article216 1931-10-07 11 DR. CURTIUS RESIGNS SUPPORT OF HIS PARTY WITHDRAWN EFFECT OF GOVERNMENT DECREES IReuter's Service 1 London, Oct. 6. The first indication of the disintegration of the Bruening Cabinet is afforded by the resignation of Dr. Curtius. the Foreign Minister. This is due to the fact that the216 words
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Article148 1931-10-07 11 Contradictory Messages at Geneva IReuter's Service I Geneva, Oct. 6. The Chinese and Japanese delegations to the League continue communicating to the League Secretariat copies of telegrams from their respective governments \.ith regard to t«he situation m Manchuria. Chinese messages from Nanking of Oct. 1 and Oct. 3148 words
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Article117 1931-10-07 11 Airman Said to be Titled Englishman IReuter's Service] Paris. Oct. 6. The airman who dropped anti-Fascist leaflets on Rome on October 4. is said to be i titled Englishman. "Sir Morris" who is alleged to have bought the 'plane at Marseilles for 8.000 Marks from two Germans from117 words
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Article76 1931-10-07 11 Chinese Government Proposes Settlement [Router's Far Eastern Service Nanking, Oct. 6. It Ls believed that the long outstanding Thorburn case is likely to be settled very aoon. It is understood that following conference! between the Finance Minister, Mr. T. V. Svmtj and President Chiang Kai-shek terms of76 words
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Article90 1931-10-07 11 RESIDENTAL HOTEL To the Editor, Sir, With reference to the letter m your to-day's issue we should like to inform your correspondent and the general public that the Grosvenor Hotel is central, fitlcd with mcde:n sanitation and is run as a qui?t residential hotel. Every comfort90 words
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Article101 1931-10-07 11 The band of the S.S. Police will perform the following programme, whether permitting tt Botanic Gardens to-day commencing at 5.15 p.m.: Overture "Rosamunde" Schubert: Selection "Classica" Ewing; Waltz "Immorteelen" Gung'l; Poem "Erotik" Grieg; Highland Patrol "Ma Braw Laddie" Mac Donald Selection 'The Desert Srng" Rombenj; Three Danci^101 words
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Advertisement298 1931-10-07 11 BEAUTIFUL HAIR "WHITE'S" Ml The ORIGINAL ELECTRIC COMB White's electric comb grows n?\v hair. Bald patches are ~^^™3l quickly covered. This hair grows ir^^^Sßß thick and plentiful. Straight L I hair acquires the most delightful HNiU natural and permanent wave. ffll You will never again suffer H; 9 from dandruff.298 words
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Article5528 1931-10-07 12 TROOPS CALLED OUT JAPANESE MURDERED BY SAVAGE MOB POLICE COMPELLED TO OPEN FIRE Hor.s: Ken*. Sept. 28. The sporadic rioting; cf last week has produrrd a crisis, necessitating the proclamation «.f a state of emergency and calling «.ut < f Regular Troops, Volunteers and Polity Reserves5,528 words
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Article596 1931-10-07 12 RAID ON BRITISH STEAMER CREW TORTURKI) CAPTAIN AND OFFICER* imprisoned QUESTION IN PARLIAMENT [Reuters Service London. (><t Capt. Robert Eden .Under Sec i fairs), told a questioner m the Boom mons to-day that the British attitude m the Sino- Japanese dLspu?,ly acrords with that of th? League c He told596 words
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Article62 1931-10-07 12 Communists on the Rampage m Herlin f ßeuters Service Berlin. Orl When docks struck midnight p Mm m all parts of E:r!i:» wenthe ncise of breaking witidows "Down with the reactionaries," I Contmtmfcti attacking the bran newspapers opposed to tiicni Conn dt-nly appeared before the Qflfa windows62 words
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Article382 1931-10-07 13 P. G. H. Fender Discusses Past Season (From Our Own Correspondent* London, Sept. M. Most of the leading writers on cricket arc discussing the past season and perhaps Mr. P. G. H. Fender's comments m the Star will be read with interest "The finish of the County Championship,382 words
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Article1248 1931-10-07 13 "I rather feel that, although a very level all- I ound side. Derbyshire are at least as highly I ilaced m the tables as they deserve. I know 1 hat we m Surrey thought ourselves very un- 1 ucky m both our matches against them.1,248 words
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Article546 1931-10-07 13 The Last of the "P.R." London. Sept. IS. I am sorry to hear of the death of Jem Smith, the last of the old-time fighters with the "raw'uns," whose large fists bore the signs of frequent pickling to his life's end. (writes E. B. Osborn m the Morning546 words
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Article80 1931-10-07 13 Two veteran Welsh boxers. Jack Nbrthey and Punch Jones, who are both nearly seventy years old are eager to decide who is the better fighter. They first met forty years ago m a fight to the finish, when after nearly three hours Joiws was blinded and unable to continue. They80 words
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Advertisement410 1931-10-07 13 |i n o o^^^JHA 2TO 12 iMbll I 4TO 400 CYIJNDERS f^fJT. m JjV_L? M I HOR SEPOW» +o» reLable and ecoooancal pow- higher priced Keanaths. Jrrin a small marine engine, the The 2 -cylinder Kermtdu deliver 2 cylindex L-bead type Kermath leads rrom 4to 1 0 H.P., with a410 words
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Advertisement153 1931-10-07 13 Tr/ie "^nAjoria" Food o/ New; Zealand is produced only m the Spring when the fresh green pastures are at their highest Vitamin Content, and by the introduction of I Vifawuw D known as THE I SUNLIGHT VITAMIN. "Ankoria" builds up the bone, prevents future tooth decay, and eventually removes the153 words
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Advertisement878 1931-10-07 14 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. FOBTNIGHTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Thrice Monthly Srtvice Liverpool, Havre and Glasgow. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due. Sails t AENEAS For Mscillcs. L'don, R'dam. H'burg and G'gow.878 words
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Advertisement582 1931-10-07 14 EUerman Bucknall Steamship Co., LtcL (Incorporated m England). "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Steamer. Due Singapore. 8.8. CITY OP PERTH Oct 12 S.s. CITY OF NORWICH Nov 2 5 HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY582 words
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Advertisement496 1931-10-07 14 jP.fi? Q. 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. Me no, Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnare. Slngan,, r i93i. 32 f KASHGAR496 words
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Advertisement781 1931-10-07 15 NAPLES. MARSEILLE^ I^^ O ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM AND riAKDSAN MARD T. 10.500 Oct. 7 8 t YABUKUNI MARD T. 12.000 Dec 8 0 HAKUNA MARU T. 10,500 Oct 21 22 HAKONE MARU T ***** Dec' 16 17 .KAIORIMARU T. 10,000 Nov. 5 6 SUWA MARU T. 10 700 Dec 31 Jan781 words
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Advertisement602 1931-10-07 15 IMMIARSIEAIISHff (Sg M&l SAIUNG NOTICE \|V j\\ PRESIDENT UNERS. /MM MM I TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON \V^ ■I FROM SINGAFOmE AND PENANG COLOMBO ]|M ■I I «VBX^ rOWCW f»AID. ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES AND IH »t\, GENOA. I MM —Wm I Arrive Leave Lr»vr Arrive \V^H MM I «*p«^ S>»re.602 words
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Advertisement903 1931-10-07 15 K. P. M. KONINKLUKE PAKCTVAART MAATSCHAPPU. r ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA I ilr.coiporated In HoUand.) ONDKR CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 5451. with sub-connections to.— Passage FreUibt Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. KepreM-ntHrves m the Sriaitd Settlements (Singapore and P-rm».« of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL903 words
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Article262 1931-10-07 16 Stranded Ship Proceeds to Japan Shanghai, Sept. 19. With specially installed pumps working to keep the damaged number one and two holds clear of water, the Hamburg-Amerika line str. Burgenland. which has been ashore on Chinto Island, off the south coast of Korea since Sept. 6, is proceeding262 words
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Article320 1931-10-07 16 Captain and Engineer Drowned The steamer Opal, of 573 tons, owned by William Robertson, of West Nile-street. Glasgow, and bound from Antwerp to Cardiff with a cargo of maize, foundered off Land's End m heavy weather. Captain Campbell and Chief Engineer Daly were drowned, but320 words
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Article257 1931-10-07 16 Mr. R. D. Holt, chairman of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board, and head of Alfred Holt and Co.. one of the leading shipping companies m the world, speaking at the Shipping Exhibition at Liverpool, said that the real problem we were facing at present, the257 words
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Advertisement572 1931-10-07 16 Burns Philp line. I (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Bagular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7.375 tons) and the 8.8. MANGOLA (3,352 ton*). [Cargo only.] a* MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins572 words
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Advertisement406 1931-10-07 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. i, c (fiwnponM In ujb.a.) GENERAL AGKNTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). M.S. SILVERWILLOW In Port Oct. 12 T M.S. SILVERY EW Nov. 3 Nov. 9 M.S. SILVERCYPRESS Nov. 24 Nov. 30 1S For rates and particulars406 words
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Miscellaneous676 1931-10-07 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Monday Thursday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 730 a m Saturday 6 pjn Kuantan (via Jerantut) 6 p.m. KelanUn every Sunday 4 p*m] Tuesday and Friday 7.30 ajn! Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Slam 7.30 am. P.M.S., Batu Anam. Batu Pahat,676 words
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Miscellaneous156 1931-10-07 16 Karuah. Brit. 112, from Muar 6. for Muar 7. Kuranda. Brit. 553. from Sibu 6 for Sibu 9. Edendale. Brit. 1002, from Batavia 6 for Banka, Billiton and Batavia 10. Callanda, Brit. 4164, from Singapore 6. for Moji (Japan) 7. Kedah, Brit. 1033, from Belawan Deli 6 for Belauan Deli156 words
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Article36 1931-10-07 17 tftffcSf ■•nTsIJ T" 11 undernoted rates of 1 tx-en fixed m respect of this article irom the 6MI October, 1931 G$ 9.00 per 20 cwt. ■A'Vl Up tO C>513.50 and sp to <.m-»o<>36 words
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Article39 1931-10-07 17 j will tak plait- from Fort Silo.so and S.in\ from 5.30 p.m. over ,1 tiring will take place from 8 am on Oct. 13th and 21st. over western ron Blakan Mati on Oet 14th and .1 m n int.39 words
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Article101 1931-10-07 17 NOTI CE TO MARINERS ■astern So me, Pupt r»Amended Positions ot sunns. N 4L» ol It*] Temporary); piled -utvt-ying beaeona (ci and <d» withdrawn and beacons It) and iji av< been rrtaMiahed by h.m.s iro:iier notice uill be unen when thece m Mr.;tllv removed. I_^^^^^^^^^_^^^ I attitude. I onmtudr M'101 words
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Article307 1931-10-07 17 I a^U st Motor Vessel of the Mercantile Marine has for its udd£. ni tin- Lloyd TMeatlM Victoria, ajhoee ipacd on trial over mafeet her the fartcat motor vessel of I i< yd Bftteudo Atlantic liner Conte i now being fitted out at her builder's and307 words
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Article261 1931-10-07 17 Famous Commodore on Modern Conditions I Bertram Hayes, formerly Commodore of Whit< Star fleet, m opening the Shipping lition at Liverpool said that he could not 1 late to having suffered much m the wa.v trdship himself, but life n a sailing ship. bli young days, was261 words
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Article71 1931-10-07 17 'i 'i; bo improve 50 Japanese ports at a cost 8.06 MM has been drafted by the Tokyo Office This is m addition to the road '■>r which it is proposed to furnish 100 000 for unemployment relief, and the for controlling about 50 large and small71 words
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Article1127 1931-10-07 17 Curious Words and Phrases That Sailors Use No author who would avoid the scorn of M-aiaring readers should venture to write sea stones unless he has sailed the seas or is a student of nautical terms. Conrad, m "The Mirror of the Sea." is caustic about1,127 words
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Article1004 1931-10-07 17 Strange Incidents m Desolate Latitudes The recent discovery made by the Ahlnian Expedition to the Arctic that the food depot en Gillis Island had besn raided by bears is another example of how history repeats itself. Gillis Island was specially selected as a provision base for the ill-fated1,004 words
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Article79 1931-10-07 17 Dutch and British Steamers Collide Batavia, Sept. 19. The Royal Packet steamer, Nieuw Holland, collided with the British steamer. Silver Sandal, m harbour m Batavia. Both steamers were slightly itannigcQ. The Nieuw Holland (11.056 tens* belongs tb the Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij, was built m 1927 and has79 words
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Advertisement221 1931-10-07 17 btofy dim**' I Apollinans ci inrpi cccmccc SanatOgen Contains exactly those started its health^buildinc process m elements, phosphorus and albumin, y° ur k° d y cells. that are nature's building materials Give Bmmamm a trial and notice how of Strength and Vitality m the quickly your health and vitality will221 words
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Advertisement22 1931-10-07 17 GOLDWING TENNIS GUT Fresh Stocks fortnightly No old Stocks Wholesale Agents V. R. VICK CO.- LTD., SINGAPORE— PENANCi —KI'ALA Ll'HPl'R t I22 words
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67 1931-10-07 18 Kuala Lumpur regular broadcasts ar* until further notice: DAILY on 65.5 Metres 10.30 to 11 a.m. PETALINQ HILL TESTING. (Except Sundays and Public Holidays). FRIDAY on 65 Metres FROM THE STUDIO. 6.30 p.m. Krontchong Music. 7.00 English. 7.15 British Official Wireless News. 7.25 Recital of67 words
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Article113 1931-10-07 18 Britain's Lowest Death Rate on Record (Fro.n Our Own Correspondent) According to statistics just published the year 1930 was exceptionally healthy since it was the year of the lowest total death rate and the lowest infant mortality rate yet recorded. The number of persons who died was 455,427,113 words
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Article101 1931-10-07 18 President Removes Civil Delation i f Versailles, Sept. 27. An important change m the sentence passed on Lady (Edmee) Owen, the French widow of an English knight, who was convicted last Janu- ary of attempting to murder the wife of her lover, Dr. Gastaud. has been mr.de101 words
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Article198 1931-10-07 18 "South Sea Island Exile' Berlin, Sept. 1. Stated to have been received from its correspondent m Singapore, the newspaper the Koelnische Zeitung publishes a fantastic story purporting to have been told ty 'Edward Nor- man, an air mail pilot flying regularly between Singapore and Perth." Norman,198 words
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Article34 1931-10-07 18 The Rev. S. W. V. Arurnugr.m, Methodist 1 Pastor, Klang, who is away m Ceylon on sick c leave, has completely recovered and will be)? back m Klang towards the middle of October, a34 words
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Article115 1931-10-07 18 Twelve Convicts Escape IM* Sept. 1. The story ofl the escape of twelve convicts from Devil's Island, the notorious French penal settlement off the coast of French Guiana, is related m a letter received by relatives from a prisoner who wn m ntenci'd to *.wentv years on the115 words
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Article101 1931-10-07 18 The large barrage at Bukit Merah, of which the gates vere opened by Mns. E. W. Birch, i Kite of the Resident, some 25 years past, and m which the Krian Irrigation Works are main- I y dependent, burst last Sunday week, allowing I -he water to pass out of101 words
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Article265 1931-10-07 18 Gross Receipts Down by 10 Per Cent Deauvilfe, Thursday \u 5 V, Rain and the economic crisis have caMMMI to make the season one of the VonX I at Deauville "I fear the .yross receipts from aaMkC nstaurantv. and luxury MWMementl will from 40 to 45 per265 words
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Article89 1931-10-07 18 Prom Our Own Corn Prn.m OH < At the irquest on :i CMDM Yciim Sun. who m«-(i m the p aiu-!- mm operation roltowini In by bein^ knocked dOVB by I m Aw KM Hovk. a l.uit Med* that m result <-: ;i pott Borto he found tin89 words
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Advertisement404 1931-10-07 18 Thread Rubber insulation unite* th+ elec tricml initiating value and durability of rubber with tha porotity <>/ rellon threads. *M THIS BATTERY m gives a ijo^ger m LIFE OF COWTIMCIOUS f SERVICE One of the most common life of the battery's plates, causes of early failure m You save time404 words
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Advertisement744 1931-10-07 18 BANKS AND INSURANCE I CHARTERED RANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated m rcngiftrwt 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, 8.0. 2. Agencies* and Branches* Alor Btar i Hong Kong744 words
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Advertisement133 1931-10-07 18 SOUTH illpi !i BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED FIRE, MARINE, TRAN S T AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES L. C. MARGOLIOUTH. Manager Office: 2. Flnlayson Or*>?c THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION t Tll FIRE, MARINE MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL ACCIhBNT INSURANCE. L G. JOHNSON Genera] Mac* ge133 words
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Miscellaneous511 1931-10-07 18 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations which can be received m Singapore daily: Java Stations:— Bandoeng PLM 24.46 metres from about 5.20 pjn. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Uusual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjoog Priok,511 words
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Article91 1931-10-07 19 URGES A SCHEME supported by Convincing and (lear Argument PRBBB SERVICE— COPYRIGHTI London. Oct. 6. Maxwell, writing m The Times. preparation Of a rubber restriction ippofted by clear Md convincing t'» be laid bafOfC the Dutch and g rnmenti suggest thai the results oi the91 words
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Article29 1931-10-07 19 Heavea Rubber Trust's Loss PKfcSS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London. Oct. 6. ort ol Hrawa Rubtx'r Trust shows £2.454 and the m of £615 is to be v nrd29 words
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Article94 1931-10-07 19 No Reliable Information as to Kffect on Budget British Radio Official Service 1 Rut; by. Ot t. ft, H use of Lord* thil evening aureeri to ad reading ol thf Finance Bill, which led through all its remaining stages. Assent later being signified. thi emergency legislation has now94 words
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Article109 1931-10-07 19 Seeking a Solution of the Problem .HutL-h Radio Official Service! Rugby. Oct. V Federal Structure Bub-Goauntttee of th Round-Tab!* Conference to-day adjourned until PrMay to permit of the conver- i n the minorities question proceeding Ithout unnecessary interruption In exprewlng his approval of the decision ■urn Lord Sankey.109 words
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Article93 1931-10-07 19 Death of Father of Mrs. Lindbergh I Keuters JServlre Englewuod. Xew Jersey, Oct. 5. I a Ight Morrow, father-in-law of Linditlebrated American pilot, died her* iHwght Morrow was a distinguished diplomat and a former Ambassador to He was one of the United States dethe Naval Conference m93 words
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Article36 1931-10-07 19 SAFE CHINA i&ritish Missionary Captured by Reds IReuter's Far Eastern Service] Hankow, Oct. 6. lias just reached here that Father P. ;< British missionary, has been captured nimunists at Sinkow. 35 miles from up the Han River.36 words
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Article29 1931-10-07 19 Brief Visit to Paris (British Radio—Official Service] RiUfby, Oct. 5. British Foreign Be<Jrel»ary will leave >*>« to-morrow for Paris k expected to return to London on Thurs- QlfM29 words
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Article234 1931-10-07 19 POLICE HAUL Sequel to Murder of Children IReuter's Service] New York. Oct. 5. Tlie two months comb-out m which every detective m New York participated m the search for "the baby-killers" has suddenly brought a big harvest. Two lorry-loads of I detectives swooped down and secured234 words
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Article300 1931-10-07 19 Americans Win $25,000 Prize New York. Oct. 5. A representative of the newspaper Asahi greeted the airmen Pangborn and Herndon (on their arrival here to-day from Japan via Washington* with a cheque for $25,000. the prize for the first direct flight from Japan to the United States.300 words
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Article, Illustration5 1931-10-07 19 If „:■&><.:: ->J Herndon and Pangborn.5 words
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Article55 1931-10-07 19 An Indian who was alleged to have stoodoutside the door of a house occupied by chetties m Penang-street, and shouted inviting one of the chetties to come outside and be stabbed was summoned before the police magistrate, Mr. E. Jago, Penang, to show cause why he should not be bound55 words
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Article347 1931-10-07 19 EXCHANGE RATES October 6. SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2;4 132 London, 3 months' sight 23 31|32 London. 60 days' sight 2 3 29|32 London, 30 days' sight 2;3 7 London, demand 2 3 13J16 London, T.T. 2 3 'i Lyons, Paris, aemand Hamburg, demand New York,347 words
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64 1931-10-07 19 October 6th., 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers. R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot B 8 v Standard R.S.S. on Tender Oct. 8\ Nov. s 8-. Dec. 9 gi v Jan-Mar. 9\ 9' 4 Apr-June 9% Tone of Maiket: Quiet Steady. Latest Cable: London Spot sheet64 words
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Article937 1931-10-07 19 ZXVX Asam Kumbang 22s 23s x.d. Austral Malay 18s 20s Ayer Hitam <ss> 10& 6d 11s 6d Bangrin Tin 10s 6d 11s 6d Bat&ng Padang 10 If Batu Caves ($1) 25 30 Bukit Arang ($1) SO 40 nom. Burmah Malay (f 10s 11* com. Chenderiang as 6d937 words
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Article163 1931-10-07 19 NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE Changes m Representative Prices [United Press Association] New York, Oct. 5 Sept. 4 July 4. American Can Common 72 88 Vi 114 Cities Service (Ccm). 5 1 10 'h 12"-, Colombia Gas Electric 16 S 28 J j 34 Curtis Wright 1-, 2\ 3._. Electric Bond163 words
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Article226 1931-10-07 19 LYALL EVATTS DAILY REPORT Singapore. Oct. 6. Tin has again had a shirp rise of £5 m London and the local market is now up to 65 S Shares ar? firmer, but the buying power is j;mall and as a result, business continues to be very much restricted. Following upon226 words
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Article56 1931-10-07 19 Russian Press View of Manchuria I Reuter's Service I Moscow, Oct. 5. In editorials on the subject of the recent long conversation between M. LitvinofT (Soviet Foreign Commissar t and the Japanese Minister, the newspapers assert that as regards Manchuria 'the real fight is still ahead" and56 words
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Article254 1931-10-07 19 Tavoy Branch to Close Down Tavoy. Sept. 26. The news that the directors of Messrs. the Chartered Bank of India. Australia and China have definitely decided to close the branch office at Tavoy has been received with great regret by all sections of the business community,254 words
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Article875 1931-10-07 19 Credit Balance Reduced to The twenty-second annual general meetinp of the Sungei Bagan Rubber Cc, Limited, was held yesterday m the Chartered Bank Chambers. Mr. O. A. Potts was In the Chair and others present wore: Messrs H. C. Atkin-Berry D. Santry. T. A. MaiLskov and A.875 words
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Article124 1931-10-07 19 Russia's Latest A report from Northern China states that thi* sale to China of the Russian share of the Chinese Eastern Railway is likely to be romplc'^i ps loon ns a frrmula is evolved that dcts not necessitate the transfer of a huge sum. In ihcrt, the124 words
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Article83 1931-10-07 19 (British Radio— Official Servio i Rugby. Oct. 5. I Foreign exchanges arc Amsterdam, 9 1 Athens 295. Bombay Is. 5 »d. B rlln 16 1 Brussels 27. Bucharest 650. Rio 3\. Buenos Aires 11%, Copenhaw n 17' Cfcneva 19*£, Helsingfors 160, Honn Kong Is, Id., Lisbon 109',. Madrid 42»j.83 words
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Advertisement72 1931-10-07 19 Assets exceed $12,000,00$ J Assurance m force owe* WB.tf ,ft The Great Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In toe Stralte Settlements). **AD OFFICE Winchester House. Singapore IXWDQH omm QM Jmy ffj. Oompany has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court oX England and comply la, Briti* ute Assurance Companies Act72 words
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Article1675 1931-10-07 20 An Interesting Rugby Week.— Gloucester* Make Their Bow. Singapore \s Centres Prrh'im Frerrh Visits.— The New Laws. A li.sh Inter ratio ia I Passe Through. Lall Singh for Ijul.um Cricket Tour? Bcving Revival. The past week has been the most interesting that the local rugger season has1,675 words
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Article546 1931-10-07 20 Public Services Narrowly Beaten Et Ot ras «^tZ P.S 3 pte. The Etceteras narrowly defeated the Public Services m an S.C.C. tournament fixture n the 3 adang yesterday evening. The Etceteras had ar better forwards, who rushed their opponents off their feet at times. The 'thiee^ also played546 words
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Article1406 1931-10-07 20 WHY IT WAS BROUGHT Capt. Holliman Vindicates Himself The case m which Capt. J. H. Holliman, late of the Vehicles Department, is charging a peon, also late cf the Vehicles Department, with assault was continued m the Second Police Court before Mr. G. E. Clayton yesterday morning.1,406 words
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Article194 1931-10-07 20 Programme of November Meeting The programme for the November race meet:ng of the Singapore Turf Club to be held on Nov. 7, 9. 11. 14 .Saturday. Monday. Wednesday. Saturday) provides three runs for each toiv. of Horses Classes I. 11. m and two runs for each division of194 words
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Article77 1931-10-07 20 Yesterday's Results Doubles Handicap C. A. Norris and P. Ephraums beat T Leijssius and E. Ryan 9—ll. 6—3, 6 4. Dr. G. de Souza and C. A. Peterson beat R Pearse and G. H. Kraal 6—3. 6—l. "B" Singles Final W. A. Ken vs. G. W. Angus77 words
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Article73 1931-10-07 20 WEDNESDAYS TIE Singles Championship i-ai Kwong Chun vs. Tan Chong Gark. TANGLIN CLUB TENNIS WEDNESDAY'S TIES DYKE CUP Mrs. Fulcher and Salter scr. vs. Mr. and Miss Stephen scr. Mrs. Davis and Scott owe 4 vs. Mrs. Laing and Palmer owe 15.3. CULLEN CUP Mrs. Stuart-Clark73 words
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Article73 1931-10-07 20 YESTERDAY'S RESULTS Merton Brown beat Pittman 6—l, 6—o. McLeod beat Carr 6 2, 6 4. MLsselbrook and Miss Bevan scr. beat Hou^h and Miss Toby owe 30 6 4, 6 4. Nathan and Mrs. Nathan owe 30 vs. Boyd Bowman and Miss Riley owe 15 unfinished. WEDNESDAY'S73 words
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Article101 1931-10-07 20 Teams for Forthcoming Matches The following have been invited to play m the final trial match at the S.C.C. this after- noon. Capis. XI. (Colours): F. j. l. Mayger; O R S. Bateman, Capt. P. L. P. Miers (Captr T. Watson. P. h. Stewart-Brown. R. N Elliot' L.101 words
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Article28 1931-10-07 20 There wffl be a four length Medley Race for the above shield on Sunday at the Chinese Swimming Club, at 11 a.m. sharp: post entry l28 words
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