The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 31 December 1934
1934-12-31
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Title Section17 1934-12-31 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 14,461. ESTD. 1835. MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1934. 10 CENTS.17 words
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Article, Illustration364 1934-12-31 1 French Premiers New Year Message RECOVERY IN THE AIR" Optimistic Utterance By \|EW Year messages from a variety of sources notabk Emt*-\ tlnged With optimism, mos notawe be ng the pronouncement by Moimipur Jhndm. the French Premier, on Se EfZ The views ofReuter - 364 words
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263 1934-12-31 1 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Japan Formulates Trade Policy For Coming Year Sin Chew Jit Poh Commercial Agreements Shanghai, l>ec. 30. In view of the tariff walls m various countries operating against nm~T T d^ t i le Commer < ,|aJ Apartment of the Japanese Foreign omce has decided on new measures to promote trade.263 words
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Article232 1934-12-31 1 THE WASHINGTON TREATY DENOUNCED Widespread Regret In Britain j London, Dec 9 With the publication m this morniing's newspapers, the greatest, regret Pis felt m British circles at Japan's denunciation of the Washington Treaty It is believed that the greatest, 'if not- the only successful step towards disarmament has thereby232 words
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Article42 1934-12-31 1 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Shanghai, Dec. 30. Marshal Chiang Kai-shek and his wife (Madam Soong Mei-ling) arrived In Hangchow from Fenghua by car yesterday when a reception was held m their honour by the officials and merchants of Chekiang capital.42 words
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Article83 1934-12-31 1 MERGER OF U. S. CABLE SERVICES Consolidation Early In New Year? Washington, Dec. 30. AH telegraph, cable, and wireless services controlled by American interests may shortly be consolidated, according to the Washington Post. •T'HE newspaper predicts that legislation to this effect will be recommended to the Congress by the FederalReuter - 83 words
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Article22 1934-12-31 1 The Singapore Free Pres. wishes all its readers A HAPPY NEW YEAR (There will be no issue tomorrow morning, New Years Day.)22 words
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83 1934-12-31 1 Effort To Bring Lasting Peace To Central Europe End Of Franco-Italian Tension Paris, Dec. 30. •THE end of Franco-Italian tension is believed to be m sight. Although the date of M. Laval's departure to Rome has not been definitely fixed, indications point to his early departure. Le Journal even mentioning83 words
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Article73 1934-12-31 1 Divorce Proceedings To Begin Los Angeles. I>ec. 28. Mary Pickford's lawyer is quoted as saying he has been instructed to proceed immediately after Jan. 1 with proceedings for divorce against Mr. Douglas Fairbanks. He has filed an affidavit m the Superior Court showing that service of theReuter - 73 words
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Article49 1934-12-31 1 New York, Dec. 30. Douglas Fairbanks, is proceeding to Europe today. He refused to comment on the divorce report. The only reason for his trip was to go to Italy to see a yacht which he may charter for a film expedition m the South Seas. ReuterReuter - 49 words
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Article269 1934-12-31 1 Lowell Sherman, who has starred m many films as a "lovable rake" and also won fame as a film director, died at his work on Friday, jays Reuter solved, at least on general principles. Yesterday Signor Mussolini saw the French Ambassador m Rome when it is understood If.Reuter - 269 words
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Article, Illustration15 1934-12-31 1 THE FI'NERAL procession of the Dato Mentri Besar of Johore (Funeral reported on page 7).15 words
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Article36 1934-12-31 1 Berlin, Dec. 29. Count Kimitomo Mushakoye, the new Japanese Ambassador, arrived have today with his wife and was received at the station by Count Bassewitz, other high officials and the entire Embassy staff. ReuterReuter - 36 words
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Advertisement102 1934-12-31 1 On Other Pages Dairy of the week 2 Radio programmes 2 Naval Officer acquitted 3 Banker to stand trial 3 Epidemic m Ceylon 3 Aviation m 1934 4 Picture page 5 Fatal car accident 6 Cetfon's new Speaker 6 Kuala Lumpur Weddings 6 Funeral of Johore Prime Minster 7 Leading102 words
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Advertisement214 1934-12-31 2 TREASURE ISLAND SEE THE FILM READ THE BOOK R. L. STEVENSON'S GREAT STORY AVAILABLE IN VARIOUS EDITIONS MALAYA PUBLISHING HOUSE LIMITED SINGAPORE COX KINGS (AGENTS) LIMITED Head Office: 13, Regent Street, LONDON, S.W.I. TAKF CHARGE OF EASTERN KIT AT THEIR PORT SAID BRANCH HAVE IT LAUNDERED AND READY FOR YOU214 words
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Advertisement562 1934-12-31 2 TO LET. 108 INSTITUTION HILL, 6 bedrooms, eleo. garage. Apply British Malaya Trustee and Executor Co. Ltd. Phone 5959. SEASIDE FLATS with modern sanitation and new bungalows at Tanjong Katong. Offices m good business quarters. Also commodious godowns small stores and shops m Ncrth Bridge Road and other business sections.562 words
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Advertisement424 1934-12-31 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS^ >^_P^s™^k Luxwria Face |^^_______2^^j Harriet HubAn exquisitely fine medium weight powder adaptable to all types of skin. Price $2.00 per box. MEDICAL HALL LIMITED. BOARD RESIDENCE] "EAST ANGLIA." 1 6, OXLEY RISE, Near Town. High and cool situation. Large grounds. Excellent cuisine. Tennis. Dally or monthly terms. Telephone424 words
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Advertisement469 1934-12-31 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders Tenders are now invited P th following materials or ki particulars, see Municipal Room. Supply ol approx 7.000 Australian Gas Coal. between 11 335 and Date of Closing 4 p.n January 21st. 1935. Supply of Sluice Valves tor W_i for period 1/5/35 to 30 4 So^gjg*469 words
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Miscellaneous475 1934-12-31 2 Diary Of The Week MONDAY, Dec. 31. High Water 5.18 a.m. 8.1 ft., 6.29 p.m. 6.9 ft. Rugby S.C.C. "B" vs. R.E., padang. Hockey: Wiltshires vs. R.A., Tanglin; Macao vs. Singapore NonEuropeans, at S.C.C. Golf Island Club, Women's Bogey Competition. TUESDAY, JAN. 1, 1935. Races Penang Christmas Meeting. Golf Keppel475 words
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Article393 1934-12-31 3 SAYS CYCLIST RAN INTO HIS CAR -Lieut. John Woodburn Gillan. i H.M.S. Eagle, was discharged the magistrate (Mr. c. H. on) m the Singapore fourth court on Saturday evening B whole day's sitting, on a of rashly causing the death inese cyclist while driving a ion car393 words
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Article90 1934-12-31 3 Cannot Find Gillan's Act Was Criminal" five o'clock yesterday evening. ter an emergency sitting which startd at 10 o'clock m the morning. Mr. W. Porter, the Singapore Coroner. ied a verdict of "death by mis:ture" at the conclusion of the aiest on Ter Kirn Hock. I cannot at90 words
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Article68 1934-12-31 3 The whole of Paharg. especially the rlct of Kuala Lipis. is experiencn extraordinary spell of dry and hot weather for this time of the year m contrast with the weather usually xperienced m the months of November and December, which invariably brings along abnormal rains, with floods and sickness m68 words
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Article75 1934-12-31 3 The Fire Brigade was called out tv/ice on Saturday afternoon. The flrst call was received shortly after two o'clock to Tank Road wher e some lallang had caught fire. The second call was at 5.50 p.m. to Bras Basah Road where the Brigade found a saloon75 words
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Article950 1934-12-31 3 FEVER EPIDEMIC RAGING IN CEYLON Kelani Valley District Most Seriously Affected STATE COUNCIL TO VOTE RS. 100,000 RELIEF: APPEAL TO PUBLIC nppnDr Colombo, Dec. 15. J^bJOKI. business began m the State Council yesterday, the Leader made an announcement concerning the outbreak of malaria. From all reports the outbreak is much950 words
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Article250 1934-12-31 3 Something "Rotten" About The Whole Affair, Says Counsel |A T the conclusion of the magis- terial inquiry on Saturday before Mr. J. M. Brander m the third police court, Tan Boon Kiah, a director, assistant manager and cashier of Sze Hai Tong Bank and Insurance Co.,250 words
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Article, Illustration81 1934-12-31 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Dec. 29. A fatal motor accident occurred yesterday at Brick Kiln Road involving the death of a Tamil boy. Makandan, aged five years. The child was knocked down by a motor-bus near Sungei Pinang Bridge and received numerous injuries. He was removed81 words
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Advertisement154 1934-12-31 3 STOMACH PAINS ARE ALWAYS A WARNING Never Neglect Them. However much you pride yourself on being fit. don't fall into the danger of neglecting symptoms of indigestion. Don't think "it's only something disagreed with me." It only "disagreed" >< cause your digestion was out of order. And gastric and doudenal154 words
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Advertisement250 1934-12-31 3 TK^S _P 1 V ---^■^^^^fc-V —*f*^^ *7 %<***___._> m^mmmmm-*^^^ _5* V duff li BS *S» i«*^so __i >»^^ WW*"" f> > mmmm «c'"" \m the lid for daily use -ensures tea with garden freshness. Brooke Bond Tea B RITAIN'S DEPENDABLE CA R AT I if if AY fl Si If250 words
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Article, Illustration1272 1934-12-31 4 Aviation Topics 1934 A MEMORABLE YEAR FOR BY PEGASUS TF only for the way m which the Imperial air mails have developed during the year 1934 would be a memorable period m the history of aviation m Malaya, but the year has brought much more than that and1,272 words
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Article104 1934-12-31 4 Bi rthday Party Of Geelong's Oldest Resident One hundred and two Sd' canrare 2__,*2! t f thda k^!. .1 recentl y at the party celesary of Mrs. Elizabeth Andrews Gee long's oldest resident. More Tan |o !of her descenadants were there t Z° rr L ln Corn wall104 words
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Article45 1934-12-31 4 and^inv"™ Malaya of Sir Malcolm and Lady Watson will be deliphted tr, hear that Sir Malcolm, who Is now d rector of the Rcss Institute of TrT Peal Medicine In the London School £_f__? and Troplcal Medicine "22 list been awarded the "Mary X ncs-45 words
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Article, Illustration389 1934-12-31 4 ONE OF THE MAJOR TRAGEDIES of the was the loss of the X.L.M. Douglas ll ner ?l'e ,H,i d?' li i so Mutatb a flight 1„ the Melbom_f air £cT Th? undertaking a fast flight to Java w «h Cht_tJ_ l>«u K U„ as389 words
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Advertisement45 1934-12-31 4 <Pa\z6 ASK YOUR CHEMIST m •ORATUBE OF .j^flS&r /^m&!§*^ZA*r S 4^___k\V V\__2^^TU__ f^r Haemorrhoids j *nd kindrMl ailment* A TUBE TO^AV KEEPS THE SURGEON AWAY A well appointed bathroom is a necessity m the tropics TWVFORDS SANITARYWARE Sole Agents: SHEP L N6INEER S LIMITED BRANCHES45 words
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Article, Illustration184 1934-12-31 5 ss_ _ra-_.-_.-Kur <ss_^am._^^v^_yri. _rvr_-_-a_. EACH YEAR every Paris "midinette" who has reached the age of 25 and is still unmarried puts on the traditional Catherinette bonnet on St. Katherine's day and spends the day m joyful celebration. A group of "midinettes". wearing their traditional hats, on a balcony overlooking the184 words
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Advertisement69 1934-12-31 5 Photographic copies of Free Press local pictures can be obtained on application to the Manager. Price 50 cents each. I ___l___.^_l ____B ___H H _____________^__________________^____L 11 English Ducks English Ch ickens English Australian Capons Pheasants Quail s\ English Pigeons II Partridges I Continental Teal I Woodcock, Pigeons T TO ITI69 words
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Article, Illustration245 1934-12-31 6 While Motoring To Cameron Highlands CRASH INTO TREE Taiping, Dec. 30. A SERIOUS motor-car crash occurred near Kampar yesterday evening resulting m the death of a well-known Taiping resident, Mrs. Ooi Cheng Hoe, wife of the local cinema manager. Mr. Ooi Cheng Hoe245 words
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Article720 1934-12-31 6 MR. OBEYESEKERE'S MAJORITY OF ONE VOTE BY a majority of only one vote, Mr. F. A. Obeyesekere defeated Mr. G. K. W. Perera m the contest for the Speakership of the Ceylon State Council. The voting was as follows: Mr. Obeyesekere 28 votes Mr. Perera 27720 words
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Article184 1934-12-31 6 Mr. S. J. Clark And Mis* A. B. Copp (By Air Mail> London, Dec. 19. The wedding took place recently at Tewkesbury of Mr. Stanley James Clark, manager of th e import Depart ment, Planters' Stores and Agency Co.. Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, son of Mr. G. H. Clark184 words
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Article38 1934-12-31 6 A REALLY GOOD TONIC WINE Phosferine Tonic Wine contains all that is best m a sound, pure wine, plus those other qualities which are generally associated with a course of medicine with strong body and nerve building properties.38 words
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Article167 1934-12-31 6 Chinese Who Tried To Cross (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Dec. 28. A verdict of accidental death was returned by Mr. C. T. Middleton. the Malacca Coroner, today, at inquiry into the death of a forty-nine-year-old Kheh named Siew Ah Lin. who was seriously injured167 words
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Article45 1934-12-31 6 On inquiry at the Penang General Hospital on Wednesday the Pinang Gazette was informed that Mr. Colin Campbell, son of Sir John Campbell. Bart., who was admitted to the hospital on Christmas Eve was still m a serious condition but had shown a slight improvement.45 words
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Article224 1934-12-31 6 Mr. Lim Kok Heng And Miss Ong Poh Choo Taiping. THE marriage of Mr. Lim Kok Heng, chief clerk of the Electrical Department, Taiping, and the president of the Taiping Physical Culture League, to Miss Ong Poh Choo. the second daughter of Mr. Ong Nam Leong. Chinese224 words
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Article241 1934-12-31 6 Well-Known Chinese Families From Our Own Correspondent I Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 29. Two well-known Chinese families were united today when Mr. Lee Kai Ming, second son of the late Mr. K. C. Lee and of Mrs. K. C. Lee of Kuala Lumpur was married to Miss Low Oon241 words
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Article168 1934-12-31 6 Two Touring Units In Far East A tour of Royal Engineers units m the Far East on behalf of the Royal Engineers Board is being undertaken by Col. A. P. Sayer. former vice-presi-dent, and Dr. E. T. Paris, soientistassistant. who are at present m Singapore. Col. Sayer and168 words
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Article71 1934-12-31 6 Forms of application for certificates! of naturalisation under the British. N n a A i0 ?o ality and Status of Al *ens Acts, I 1914-33, are available for sale at the' Government Printing Office. Singapore or at the Government Agents, Messrs' Kelly and Walsh, Limited, Singapore price: 25 cents.71 words
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Article15 1934-12-31 6 ponder, Messrs. Selvadurai and Gooneslnha respectively, Mr. Obeyesekere then proceeded to Government Lodge Torrlngton Square.15 words
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461 1934-12-31 6 Man Falls Into Fire Six Feet High TRIED TO JUMP ACROSS letup le Tragedy UOW a man, after having 11 a drink of toddy tried to jump across a fire burning about six feet high, during a temple festival was told m the Taiping Coroner's court recently, before Che Albakri.461 words
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Article435 1934-12-31 6 TAMIL TO Bl TRIED FOR MURDER AS the result of the death tro, r» stab wounds of a Tamil m ar E\nd woman, Muthuveeran Ayamah, one of their countrymer Gopal, will be tried at the rm Fenang assizes on the charge. At the conclusion of the435 words
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Article23 1934-12-31 6 Two Malay coolies were InJ-t the Civil Aerodrome on Sat tint, noon while working a were removed to the General H by ambulance.23 words
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Advertisement189 1934-12-31 6 This SKIN CURE «3 INSTANTLY RELIEVES V. AND QUICKLY HEALS 2_____ The reAAon why EoeemA. PsoriAsis, ond other diseases _k difficult to onre U frequently doe to failure to reach -'■A the root of tho ___lady. M BReeiisuxg this. Dr. D. Dennk, the endoeot Skin Bpeek__st, J Ibu derised a189 words
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Advertisement56 1934-12-31 6 1^- NO MOHi *$&> SHABB> J&Jt FLOORS: RENOFLOR REGD. THE LIQUID COVERING For use on CONCRETE or CEMENT FLOORS, FRONT DOOR STEPS, VERANDAHS, GARDEN SEATS, WOOD, STONE or METAL. Stocked In 1 -gallon tins. Green. Tile Red and Stone. Manufactured by Sissons Brothers Co. Ltd., Hull. is— -<MiJiiN. SINGAPORE KUALA56 words
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623 1934-12-31 7 Funeral Of Johore's Prime Minister Deputy Appointed By Sultan A telegram from the Sultan of Johore, who is m Europe, was re- on Saturday, appointing Y. M. Ungku Aziz, the P *k lent S CSar to be Actin Mentri Besar Allowing the death of the Hon. Dato Abdul Hainid. •T'HE623 words
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Article272 1934-12-31 7 Rubber Smoke House Gutted At eight minutes past midnight yesterday a large fire broke out m a rubber smoke house m Ayer Rajah Road. Seven hundred dollars worth of rubber stock was burned m the smoke house, while the construction itself, which was of timber and corrugated iron,272 words
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Article108 1934-12-31 7 The following is a list of holidays m the Colony during 1935: New Year's Day Jan. 1. Hari Raya Puasa Jan. 7, Day following Thaipusam Jan. 21, Chinese New Year Feb. 4 and 5, Hari Raya Haji Mar. 16, Good Friday and the following day April 19108 words
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Article170 1934-12-31 7 Johore, Mr. and Mrs. Miller Mackay, Mr. K. Morino, Ungku and Mrs. Aziz, Messrs. J. A. and E. A. Ellas, Members of all Councils of Johore, Johore State Police. Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng and Co.. Chief Electrical Engineer and staff, Johore, Messrs. Robinson and Co.. Singapore. Dato and Dotin S.170 words
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Article228 1934-12-31 7 An Excellent Production Those who buy this year's issue of the Singapore Cinema Review will not only experience the comfortable feeling that follows a charitable act for 20 cents of the purchase price of $1 goes to the Children's Aid Society— but they will get full value228 words
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Article87 1934-12-31 7 Unofficial Opening Last Saturday The unofficial opening of the "Gap House," Singapore, took place on Saturday evening. Mr. Moulder, already well experienced In this class of establishment, has a licence to retail all drinks and caters for afternoon teas and for parties by arrangement. In view of the87 words
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Article47 1934-12-31 7 Mr. S. B. Sinha. advocate and solicitor, is shortly leaving for India on a holiday. Mr. Sinha. who is the president of the Kinta Indian Association. Ipoh, will be entertained to a tea party by members at the Association premises on Wednesday, Jan. 2. at 5 p.m.47 words
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Advertisement638 1934-12-31 7 TOMORROW' T^ I LION I A GREAT FILM. BASED ON INCIDENTS IN THE L.FE OF ZZ I SIR EDWARD MARSHALL- HALL K. C. r {8 I IflATHESuN LANG marg^ ret bannerman 4Bk\ i inb "Tfe Great Defender" l i^TM There's bound to be HAPPINESS AHEAD" when you see DICK POWELL638 words
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941 1934-12-31 8 The Singapore Free Press MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1934. A Good New Year! THE making of resolutions on the flrst day of the year is an old English custom that holds good. The cynical say that resolutions were made only to be broken, and while we all must concur as individuals,941 words
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Article284 1934-12-31 8 Mr. L. L. Mills, the late Chief Police Officer. .Selangor. is at present residing m Cyprus. Mr. Marcus Rex. the Controller of Rubber and his wife and child spent the Christmas holidays at the Cameron Highlands. Major and Mrs. L. Vaughan are among the Kuala Lumpur people284 words
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Article530 1934-12-31 8 New Venture By Teachers In Singapore I EARNING and modesty are boon companions and that is why we bear comparatively little about our teachers m Singapore. Apart f rom I special occasions like prize days and other notable events, we see and hear all too little530 words
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Article1245 1934-12-31 8 The Car Is Fled It happened not long ago that I found myself tied up m those human knots which are so easy an ensnarement. I had not worked for many months I was enmeshed m the entanglements of household, children. Iriends. charities: the thousand and one easy calls upon1,245 words
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Advertisement104 1934-12-31 8 -mm±~*ll _jT^s__ il y^ CHAMPAGNE jf V^CUCQIJOT PONSARDIN 'j|| F^J^^^ VIHTAfeCS *»TA»t»*HfO 7_» IMCLAND' "^•"-JJJf':"^ t _^f."-* .V ;l l-,tt'| Its.t *T3 for every occasion. CAIXEEC-CS SPECIALLY CURED GAMMONS Whole Boneless Cuts and sliced Try them all Hot or Cold equally enjoyable STREAKY BACON-The Breakfast Favourite. Singapore COLD STORAGE co..104 words
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Advertisement55 1934-12-31 8 THE LADDER OF LIFE is full of splinters w r hich are seldom noticed until one begins to slide down. The danger of loss is not noticed until the loss actually occurs. Everybody should protect his income with a "GAFLAC" ALL SICKNESS POLICY. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD.55 words
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Article112 1934-12-31 9 Sin Chow Jit Poh - Sin Chow Jit Poh Rivalry Becoming Serious NO COMPROMISE YET Hong Kong, Dec. 30. BUSINESS m Swatow is much affected by the election campaign of the Chio Ar. and Tenhai members of the Chamber of Commerce concerning the new President of the Chamber. The rivalry between the112 words
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Article174 1934-12-31 9 Canada Claims £77,560 Damages Washington. Dec. 29. Alter five years the final hearing of the case of the famous rumrunner Im Alone" opened before the commissioners. The case has repeatedly cropped up m the American courts since March. 1929. when an American coastguard cutter sank the I'm AloneReuter - 174 words
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Article66 1934-12-31 9 London. Dec. 29. Lord Hewart was married to Miss Jean Stewart at Totteridg Parish Church today. The service was short and simple. Tin word Obey" wis i imitted. Miss Jean Stewart is a good-looking brunette m the thirties and a cousin <»: Sir William Feat, head ofReuter - 66 words
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Article, Illustration235 1934-12-31 9 Roses, Snowdrops And Primroses HEAVY RAINFALL London, Dec. 30. 17ERY mild weather accompanied by high rainfall prevailed throughout the British Isles m December. Temperatures of 50 degrees and over occurred m nearly all parts of England. Wales and Ireland and m some parts ol235 words
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Article385 1934-12-31 9 Small Prospect Of A Resumption London, Dec. 29. The prospects oi a resumption of the naval talks are growing very dim. The Americans, who are sailing for home tomorrow morning, have given a definiu- understanding they do not expect to return, either for further conversations or the NavalReuter - 385 words
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Article39 1934-12-31 9 SIAM STATE LOTTERY RESULT From Our Own Correspondent* Bangkok, Dec. 29. THE second State lottery was drawn this afternoon. The first prize lias won by Mr. Samuel Brighouse, the well -known Bangkok laxcycr. It is worth ap~ proximately K5.000.39 words
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Article190 1934-12-31 9 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh British Officers Demand Better Wages Hong Kong. Dee. 28. A large number ot employee.; employed by Chinese steamers plying between Hong Kong. Canton. Macao. Wuchow and other ports m South China are preparing to strike tomorrow. A number of British officers are reported toReuter - 190 words
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Article45 1934-12-31 9 New York. De<\ M. Betty Gow. the former nurse of the Lindbergh baby, arrived by the Aquitania today travelling under an assumed name. The utmost precautions have been taken to preserve secrecy. It is believed she has arrived to give evidence In the Hauptmann trial.45 words
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Article137 1934-12-31 9 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Sequel To Invasion Of Kweichow Hong Kong, Dec. 30. COMMUNIST forces invading the Province of Kweichow suffered a heavy defeat yesterday when the Kweichow forces led by Gen. Wang Cliia-lieh assisted by a division ot Hunanese troops who attacked from the rear of137 words
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Article159 1934-12-31 9 Soviet Conspirators Pay Extreme Penalty Moscow, Dec. 29. Kirov's assassinator. Nikolayerl, together with thirteen others who were handed over to the supreme military tribunal for trial, and sentenced to death have already been shot and their property confiscated by the State The official account of the tribunal's proceedingsReuter - 159 words
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Article317 1934-12-31 10 U.S. TINPLATE MILLS MORE ACTIVE Financial Times Advocates A Lower Metal Price <From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 17. I ITTLE ol interest has ocourred m connection with tin on the London Metal Exchange this week, for the "Control" has continued to support the metal with characteristic thoroughness, and apart317 words
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Article190 1934-12-31 10 Swan, Culbertson Fritz Investment Report New York, Dee. 12. The following reports on the New York stock market have been received through Messrs. Swan, Culbertson and Fritz: The Wall Street Journal reports on yesterday's markets Stocks were from one to more than four points lower during190 words
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Article106 1934-12-31 10 Dee. 29 Shell and Fish Kerosene per Unit of 2 x 4-gallon tins $486 Crown, Dragon Kerosene per Unit of 2 x 4-gallon tins 4 46 Cross Kerosene per Unit of 2 x-gallon tins 4 31 Devoe's Imperial Brilliant Kerosene per tin (of 4 Gallons) 2106 words
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Article447 1934-12-31 10 Singapore. Dec. 28. MEAT Beef steak I Round I Kati 32 Beef, stew or curry do 25 Pork, lean do 40 Pork, lean and fat Ust quality) do 32 Mutton. Australian lb. 30 Fowl Kati 32 Hens (Locally reared* do 38 Ducks Each 45 Pigeons, domestic unfledged Pair447 words
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Article57 1934-12-31 10 Rennium Found In Kazakstan By Soviet Geologists Alma-Ata. While making an analysis of molybdenum ore m the Chilik deposit <Kazakstan), a considerable contents of rennium was found by Soviet geologists. Rennium is an extremely rare element used m the electrical and chemical industries. Its commercial value is severalTass - 57 words
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78 1934-12-31 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association DAILY PRICES CURRENT FOR RM A. No. 1. X RIBBED SMOKED SHEET Dec. 29, 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers Spot (loose) 20»/ 2 20% (F. 0.8.) January 20 3 4 20 7 8 Jan-Mar. 21»/ 4 21 3 Apr-June 22 7 8 23 July-Sept. 2478 words
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Article101 1934-12-31 10 Dec. 29 Gambier 5.75 Java Cube 8.75 Hamburg Cube 11.00 Muntok White Pepper 66.00 White Pepper 65.00 Copra. Sundried 3.25 Ccpra, mixed 3.00 Fair Sago Flour Small Flake Tapioca 3.50 Blanja Jelotong 6.75 Sarawak Jelotong 6.50 R. (Siam) W.C. No. 1 per koyan $120 R. B. Siam101 words
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Article213 1934-12-31 10 Dec. 29 SELLING London 4 months' sight 2 4 7 32 London 3 months' sight 2 4 316 London 60 days' sight 2 4 5 32 London, 30 days' sight 2 4 8 London, demand 2 4 3J32 London T.T. 2 4 332 Lyons. Paris, demand 866 Hamburg,213 words
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Article345 1934-12-31 10 MODERATE BUSINESS IN MANCHESTER JAMES F. Hutton Co. Ltd.. Man- Chester, m their weekly market report, dated London. Nov. 21. state: With the exception of Egyptian quotations which have hardened further there has been practically no alteration m prices during the past week. The general tendency m345 words
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Article171 1934-12-31 10 Large Consignment Sent To Northern Ports Canton. Better than any rice crop that has been raised for a long time, this year's has filled the granaries of the province to overflowing, and the wholesale handlers have had to charter a boat, the Yusun. which took many sacks of171 words
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Article35 1934-12-31 10 A dividend of six pence per share has been declared by Kuala Lumpur Tin No Liability, payable m Australian currency at the registered office of the Company, 395, Collins Street Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 25.35 words
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178 1934-12-31 10 The following information has been received from the Chief nf tv.^ Central Bureau of Statistics. Batavia. Production on Estates converted to long tons of 2.240 lbs. dry weight. Territory Im C \^T t Jai "J aayr y June Total-Jan.*" Territory 1933 1934 to May October178 words
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Article1033 1934-12-31 10 Fraser 's Share List SATURDAY, DECEMBER tft, 1934 Ainpat Tin (4s) 43 3d 4s 74d Asam Kumbang 33s 35s Austral Malay 61s. 625. Ayer Hitam Tin (ss) 13s 14s x.d. Ayer Weng ($1) 2.20 2.25 Bangrin Tin 24s 3d Css Chenderiang 8s 6d 9s 3d Hitam Tin (.50 cts.) .491,033 words
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Article275 1934-12-31 10 Nanking. rpHE estimated annual consumption of tea m China is about 500.000,000 catties, according to a survey made by the National Agricultural Research Bureau of the Ministry of Industries. In order to have a better understanding of the consumption and production of tea m China, theReuter - 275 words
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Article42 1934-12-31 10 The principal items of export from uamaica m 1933 included 4.386 tons of coffee. 1.680 tons of cocoa 45.270 tons 2_«S ,1 5 nearly ".000.000 grape-fruit J2.501 boxes of oranges 10.600 000 bunches of bananas. 37,500,000 coconut* and 18 tons of copra.42 words
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Article86 1934-12-31 10 INURING the week ending Dm It "^exports of tinned pineapples Malayan ports amounted to 22.386 cases, of which 17.740 (79^) ca to the United Kingdom. 284 1 1 to the Continent of Jilrope. 3.000 14 cases to Canada, and 1.362 I oases elsewhere. Total exports for86 words
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Article142 1934-12-31 10 Dec. 27 00 American Can. Com. 109 n 114 American Telephone and Telegraph 101 7 8 10: i Atcheson Railroad 52vfe 04*4 Dupont 93» 4 06 Firestone 16 l 8 10" General Electric 20 21 General Motors 32% XV Goodrich 10 4 ll 1 Goodyear 23 Inter-Telephone and142 words
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Article, Illustration653 1934-12-31 11 MOLLIE MERRICK - TWO FAMOUS STARS begin Feud over Roles MOLLIE MERRICK Hollywood In Person BY TF two of our most famous ladies A of the screen begin a competitive feud to carry their points m the matter of playing certain roles, the net result may be quite amazing. Norma Shearer is scheduled653 words
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Article293 1934-12-31 11 Amending Legislation To Be Introduced A bill to amend the Ordinance No. 34 •Crown Lands) was published m the S.S. Gazette on Frid£% It will shortly be introduced intc the Legislative Council. Its objects and reasons are to extend Part 1 oof* f Ordinance No. 34 Crown293 words
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Article85 1934-12-31 11 Her Order Of Maintenance Mrs. Madeline Dorothy Callendar, of Leighton Avenue, Leigh-on-Sea, was granted a maintenance order of ld. per week by the Southend magistrates. Her husband, an ex-Army captain, was stated to be out of work. His income was a pension of 17s. 6d.85 words
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Article, Illustration773 1934-12-31 11 Ely Culbertson - Ely Culbertson by World's Champion Player and Greatest Card Analyst THE CUE BID IN PARTNER'S SUIT QNE of the chief beauties of contract Bridge is that new situations continually crop up and intelligent and alert players are very frequently able to invent new and interesting bids. We773 words
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Article136 1934-12-31 11 The Colonial Secretary has appointed the following Justices of the Peace to be members of the Board o f Visiting Justices for Singapore for the year 1935:— Mr. Abdul Hamid bin Ahmad Marang, Mr. C. N. Bennett, Mr. A W. Cashin. Mr. Ching Kee Sun. Mr. E. C.136 words
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Advertisement839 1934-12-31 11 A«f exceed gMgMg. Ajpormoce tor— Ter I3S.HMM Tbe Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m the Btralts Settlements) k«_C MM, L BMt CM Slre(t BUmaa omM mm mm mmm ZAmTm^mStmAt ATTRACTIVE PLANS OF ASSURANCE AGENTS WANTED. On Application to P. C. B. Newington, Inspector ol Agencies. Singapore, expert advice839 words
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1686 1934-12-31 12 I been appointed to another ship and was due to sail. Permission was granted by his Lordship. CAPTAIN CALLED Mr. Haacke stated that when the Michael Jebsen was approaching Hong Kong, he was stationed at the forecastle. He saw the Chian Lee proceeding at1,686 words
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Advertisement621 1934-12-31 12 BOUSTEAD Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m F.M.S.) TELEPHONE Freight 5433 Passage 5431. LLOYDS AGENTS. Booking Agents for Federated Malay States Railways. i Royal State Railways of Slam. 1 (^^lfff^W__i__B JmWSm^stTn^^wnMMS^ iT_gJis^|a_^ j» HOWLg~«xn*ii i_i 4^*3f 1 (Incorporated m England). HOME VIA CHINA, JAPAN, HONOLULU CANADA, FOUR MAGNIFICENT "EMPRESSES," COMPRISING TTF* LARGEST621 words
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Advertisement163 1934-12-31 12 LONG WEEKEND INCLUSIVE EXCURSIONS SINGAPORE TO PENANG by T. S. "KEDAH" with four days at THE CRAG HOTEL $75,00 The fare quoted above includes steamer passage, transport and coolie hire from vessel to the Crag Hotel and back and four days at the hotel with the privilege of taking any163 words
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Advertisement151 1934-12-31 12 HEAP ENG MOH S.S. CO., LIMITED. (RED FUNNEL LINE) (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS) Regular passenger and cargo services from Singapore to Java, Borneo, Banka and Billiton. FOR BATAVIA, CHERIBON AND SEMARANG (Every Tues. and Fri.) s.s. Nam Yong Tues. Jan. l s.s. Ban Hong Liong Fri. Jan. 4 JFOR SOURABAYA151 words
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Advertisement121 1934-12-31 12 HENDERSON LINE SCHEDULE OF SAILINGS By Fortnightly Passenger Steamer Between Rangoon, Port Sudan. Marseilles, Palma and England HOMEWARD SAILINGS Port of DisembtJtati.u Plymoatt Leave Ramoea 1935. 1 BURMA Jan 12 YOMA f Jan 26 PEGU Feb 9 CHINDWIN Feb 23 KEMMENDINE Mar 9 BHAMO Mar. 23 AMARAPOORA Apr 6 SAGAING121 words
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Miscellaneous377 1934-12-31 12 Local And Foreign Mail Despatches And Arrivals BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. Thursday 7.30 ajn. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m Saturday 7.30 ajn. and 7 p.m. Kuantan (via Jerantut) Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturday 7.30 a.m. 7 p.m Kelantan (via Gemas) every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and377 words
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Miscellaneous68 1934-12-31 12 PASSENGERS The following left Singapore by the [Montevideo Maru on Friday for South African and South American ports: Mr. and Mrs. Fred. YV. Sharman, Mr. !K. Fukui, Mr. K. Otsuki. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Seabridge, Mr. F. Tanaka. Mr. T. Yadayama. Mr. T. Saito. Mrs. B. M. Welsford. Miss68 words
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Miscellaneous397 1934-12-31 12 SINGAPORE _r _r HARBOUR Ships alongside the wharves or expected to arrive. 1 East Wharf (Entrance Gate l» Rohna 22: Solviken 20. Main Wharf (Entrance Gate 3) Hong Peng 18; Rahman 17 Mind.r 16; Wasgenwald 14; Pres. Adams n Ophir, Benvorlich 9; Muroran Mam 7 Empire Dock (Entrance Gate 3>397 words
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Advertisement459 1934-12-31 13 i^_Lnfl_! __f J v ?jx 'f___» _H__Lf _^"*"V"-__« 11-' >o^. </Jn __ms \AX£/ _/^-A______flM»-_JB-_-'* tT/a" sXv i/iv3i r Ot XeJ and BRITISH INDIA P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. Tnage Spore. Due 193 1 r>_-r_r»x, l nage Spore. RAWALPINDI 17.000 Jan 4 •«S ***** Mar 1 BANGALORE 6.000 Jan! 17459 words
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Advertisement461 1934-12-31 13 i ner man Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) "ELLERMAN" LINE FOR HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM AND HAMBURG. Steamer ?U P RTS AND SLEZ CANAL City of Eastbourne Due Sails City of Evansville Dec 30 Jan 2 City of Dunkirk Jan 14 Jan 16 City of Oran Jan 30 Feb.461 words
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Advertisement767 1934-12-31 14 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU OPHIR- Monday. Dec. 31. Belawan-Deli. SINGARADJA— Monday, Dec. 31, Selat-Pandjang. Koedap, Bengkalis and Bagan Si-Api-Api. BOTH Monday. Dec. 31. Muntok (passengers and malis only), Batavia, Semarang and Cheribon. ROKAN— Tuesday. Jan. 1. Bengkalis. Paneh, Berombang. Tanjong-Mengei-dar. Tanjong-Leidong and Asahan. THEDENS— Wednesday, Jan. 2, Muntok767 words
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Advertisement326 1934-12-31 14 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP UNE dbud AMERICAN MAIL LINE "^^K^___T^^^_^ B _M____T_^^_T^ r^f'tTj l *7*\ I 7 **YmZ^^m\s*mA __T_l SiaJ *^^Si y__V___ll^V^ 1 TRAVEL THE AMERICAN WAY IF YOU WANT COMFORT and ECONOMY £76. 12. 0. SINGAPORE TO ENGLAND VIA AMERICA IN TOURIST CLASS. INCLUDING TRIP THROUGH THE PANAMA CANAL. TOURIST CLASS326 words
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Advertisement620 1934-12-31 14 TO LONDON, VIA NAPLES, MARSEILLES, ANTWERP ROM AND MIDDLESBROUGH HAKONE MARU 10.400 Jan. 910 HAKUSAN MARU 10,500 SUWA MARU 10.750 Jan. 24 25 HARUNA MARU 10.500 FUSHIMI MARU 10.900 Feb. 7 8 .SKATORI MARU looun HAKOZAKI MARU 10,400 Feb. 20 1 SKASHIMA MARU 10 000 tTERUKUNI MARU 12,000 Mar. 5620 words
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726 1934-12-31 15 SINGAPORE WIND UP STATE R UGBY WITH WIN OVER NAVY Season Survived Without VICTORY OWED TO BACKS Three Men Of Naval Team Injured Singapore 17 Pts. The Navy nil. c taT rugby m Singapore came to an end on Saturday when the j i <itative XV defeated a naval side726 words
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249 1934-12-31 15 Baer Knocks Out Levinsky In Second Round Chicago, Dec. 30. ]M AX Baer. the world's heavyweight champion, yesterday knocked out I King Levinsky after fiftythree seconds jot the seccnd round. Confusion surrounded the fight as the Illinois State Commission refused to regard the contest as an exhibition i and ruledReuter - 249 words
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Article375 1934-12-31 15 Perak's Team To Meet United Services From Our Own Correspondent* Ipoh, Dec. 30. At the conclusion of the practice match with Penang at Taiping yesterday, the following team was chosen to play for Perak m the final of the Malaya Cup at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. Key: Birr.375 words
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891 1934-12-31 15 Dazzling Play By Macao Hockey Team Against Local Europeans FINE STICKWORK WINS FIRST MATCH HERE S. Europeans 1 Macao 2. rVAZZLING speed was exhibited by the Macao hockey players m their first match m Singapore on Saturday, when they defeated the local Europeans' eleven by two goals to one on891 words
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Article141 1934-12-31 15 AUSTRALIAN BOARD OF CONTROL CONSIDERS MATTER Sydney, Dec. 30. THE Board ol Control has decided not to pass any resolutions regard ing the bodyline incidents mentioned m the Australian manager's reports on last summer's Tests. "As far as we are concerned the matter is over" said the secretary. TheReuter - 141 words
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Article51 1934-12-31 15 Barbados, Put In, Bat All Day Barbados, Dec. 30. In the opening match of their West Indies tour the M.C.C. today started a game against Barbados. Wyatt put Barbados m and at the close of play they had scored 304 for seven <Hoad 69 Sealey 86 not out).Reuter - 51 words
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Article107 1934-12-31 15 Wednesday's Tournament Ties Ties for Wednesday m the S.C.C. billiards tournament are as follows: A Class Handicap J. E. Jones (scrj vs. M. Melville (owe 25). Championship E. B. Evans vs. H. Gray. The following have been invited to play hockey for S.C.C. vs. H.M.S. Diana on Wednesday107 words
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Article, Illustration495 1934-12-31 15 AFTER TWICE TAKING LEAD H.M.S 6 Com. Services 2. WHAT might have been a keen game of hockey turned out to be a comparatively uninteresting affair when the Combined Services found themselves unable to field anything like a representative side for495 words
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1518 1934-12-31 16 Over-Tired Teams And Strong Winds Cause Surprises CHELSEA 5 COME- BACK Jump Six Places In Table «From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 30. 1171 TH most teams over-tired by the Christmas necessity of playing three matches In one week, results generally1,518 words
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1900 1934-12-31 16 MacPherson Most Successful MAGNIFICENT MILE RACE «From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Dec. 30. JJELLE Edna again won the big race yesterday although she was carrying 9.8, thereby showing that she is at the pinnacle of her form at the moment. Kuala1,900 words
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