The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 28 February 1935
1935-02-28
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Title Section17 1935-02-28 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 14,510. ESTD. 1835. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1935 10 CENTS.17 words
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126 1935-02-28 1 SENTRY FOUND DEAD IN EARLY MORNING Shot With His Own Rifle London, Feb. 2*3 4 SENSATION was caused at the Bank of England when t\ Guftean Baker, of the Welsh Guards, aged 19 was n.unA >hot dead early m the morning. He was one126 words
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Article120 1935-02-28 1 British Interest In China's Welfare London. Feb. 'Hi. Commons today Mr Q M nder Lib Wolverhampton) in-; ut the present position of Slid- Japanese negotiations and also I proposed to call a conthe Nine-Power signatories} the Far Eastern situation and th Interest and goodwill d: Britain and the120 words
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Article27 1935-02-28 1 I London, Keb. '11. nd Queon were loudly pass d through vil- drive to Eastbourne, i nd to stay lor the next I few weeks British RadioBritish Radio - 27 words
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203 1935-02-28 1 MARKET DISAPPOINTED Sharp Stock Reduction Expected At End Of The Year London, Feb. 27. A MIXED reception has been accorded the decision of thi- International Rubber Committee m fixing the quotas for the next six months, though the market's disappointment at the Committee's failureReuter - 203 words
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178 1935-02-28 1 JAPAN ANGLING FOR CHINA'S FRIENDSHIP A Decided Turn For The I Better Shanghai, Feb. 2*3. T\R. Wang Chung-hui, China's U representative to The Hague Court, who is now m Japan interviewing Japanese politicians, was the guest yesterday of Mr. Shigemitsu, former Japanese Minister m China, who was recalled from activeReuter - 178 words
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Article47 1935-02-28 1 Our London correspondent cables that Mincing Lane is slightly disappointed with the Rubber Committee's decision with regard to the basic quota of 75 per cent for March. April. Ma>. but In general it is held that the Commitee's policy is vory sound.- «Fr«'. Press copyright.)47 words
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Article85 1935-02-28 1 I '.n<|. m. Feb. ft, Tnr HoVM Of Lords today agreed v a motion moved by Lord Hailshmn that a "ommittr of three Lords. Viscount Goschen the Marquess oi Lotfllin, and Lord Wright bo app'ii:' od to join with th»* committee of UKHouse of Commons to consider tin*British Radio - 85 words
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Article140 1935-02-28 1 Intensive Police Activity In London London. Feb. ML easelesi and very intensive police activity has not so far succeeded m throwing light on the mystery of the .mman legs found m a parcel m a Waterloo train. Every luggage office, railway staticn, and cloakroom m London and southReuter - 140 words
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Article37 1935-02-28 1 London. Feb. Hi. Britain has lodged an energetic protest to Rome against import restric--1 tions. Britain's move is aimed at minimising as far as possible what she considers an injustice to British exporters Re uterReuter - 37 words
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Article, Illustration252 1935-02-28 1 COMMONS QUESTION ON COLONY'S $500,000 GIFT Statement By Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister London, Feb. 27. TN the House of Commons Earl Winterton. (Un.. Horsham and Worthing) requested information With regard to the gift by the Straits Settlements of $500,000 for Empire defence. The Colonial Secretary, Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister, replied: "The GovernorReuter - 252 words
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Article241 1935-02-28 1 COUNCIL SEAT CHANCE FOR CHINA AFTER JAPAN HAS WITHDRAWN To Remedy Lack Of Balance Geneva, Feb. 27. rpHE question of China being reelected to the Council of the League of Nations following the vacation of the seat by Japan on Mar. 27 will be discussed by the Assembly m September.Reutcr - 241 words
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Article98 1935-02-28 1 Panama Refuses To Accept U.S. Dollars Panama. Feb. 26. On the grounds that the agreement lor the lease of the Panama Canal stipulated the payment of gold and not "depreciated currency" the Government have again rejected a cheque for $250,000 from the United States Government. A similar chequeReuter - 98 words
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23 1935-02-28 1 London, Feb. 27. UQITUATION desperate: no steer-*-J ing gear: hold full of water, was the last wireless received23 words
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Article115 1935-02-28 1 Due To Speculation By Indian Buyers London, Feb. £6. Silver's highest point since 1929 occasions general comment. The market- today appears firm. Financiers attribute the rise chiefly to buying by Indian speculators m expectation of continued American buying. The Indian bull position is now estimated at 150.000,000Reuter - 115 words
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Article28 1935-02-28 1 New York, Feb. 37. rpHE Blairgowrie has been abandoned as lost after a night long search. It is feared the whole crew have been drowned.- ReuterReuter - 28 words
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Article51 1935-02-28 1 from the British freighter Blairgowrie sent out 1.000 miles from Brest. The liner Europa and two other steamers which reached the spot indicated at night time report winds of hurricane force and mountainous seas. No trace has yet been found of the vessel which has 26 of a crew aboard.Reuter - 51 words
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Article48 1935-02-28 1 London, Feb. 27. The Commissioners of the Treasury hive reappointed Sir George May to be chairman and Sir Sidney Chapman and Sir G. Powell to be members oi the Import Duties Advisory Committee for a further term of three years from March 1 next- British RadioBritish Radio - 48 words
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Advertisement86 1935-02-28 1 BFGIA TEA Brings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. C§^ MALAYAS PREMIER HOTEL TONIGHT P Oil A PftT B^^aK JrJ^B s"W:>S's&s^: i :;■:<■. j^i t i .'v: H A IJ P r '^i «BB^- *ih YOLA PAUL SINGAPORE'S FAVOURITES APPEARING NIGHTLY INATING WORLD FAMOUS86 words
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Advertisement69 1935-02-28 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA IV^i t^T\ SINGAPORE ([yhf&Jl ADELPHI §TJ HOTEL rFAVOLRITI »OU\ TOWN HOTU. FACING ST. ANDREWS GUHMUI EVEKI ROOM WITH bATII AMD MODERN SANITATION MBH QUU ROOM COCKTAIL M)i \a\: TL\ ROOM TONIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE CONCERT DURING TIFFIN DINNER SEA69 words
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Article65 1935-02-28 2 Before Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell j m 3rd. Court at 11 a.m. Bkcy 138 25— Re Alexander Max Hen- I droff. Bkcy 454 29— Re Neo Chin Siew. Mr. A. J. Gomm of Bukit Cloh Estate Jeram. has gone on long leave with Mrs. Gomm.65 words
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Article172 1935-02-28 2 Thrilling Drama In "Man With Two Faces" "The Man with two Faces." which opened at the Pavilion last night, is not only a remarkably fine drama but remarkably well acted. So many films with a curious murder and curious mur- 1 derer have relied on the dramatic atmosphere172 words
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Article104 1935-02-28 2 Berlin, Feb. m. It is learned that the Soviet Government have, through their Berlin Ambassador, addressed a rigorous protest to the German Government against the? treatment of a Soviet official named Orlovski who is lying dangerously ill at St. Blasien. m the Black Forest. It is alleged thatReuter - 104 words
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Advertisement801 1935-02-28 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTI^MENT^ Spillers Dog Foods for Uniform Quality, Purity and Nutritive value are unequalled THEY PROVIDE THE IDEAL FEED FOR EVERY AGE AND BREED AGENTS FOR MALAYA Wholesale and retail special rates for Kennels. The Federal Dispensary, Ltd. (Incorporated m the F.M.S.) Raffles Place, Singapore. BOARD RESIDENCE. "EAST ANGLIA." 6,801 words
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Advertisement388 1935-02-28 2 SINGAPORJT MUNICIPALITY Tenders Tenders are now inn, following materials or 'V o tbt Particulars. u m Supply of Sulphate o| period 1/6/19^5 to i u ln for of Closing. 4 i) m V J6 &i> Ist. 1935. Ap£ Letting ol Victor! production ol flin 4 p.m. Monday. M Supply of388 words
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Miscellaneous154 1935-02-28 2 Diary Of The Week THURSDAY. FEB. 28 High Water. 4.25 a.m. 7.9 ft.. 8.44 p.m. 6.2 ft. FRIDAY, MAR. 1 High Water, 6 a.m. 7.6 ft.. 9.54 p.m., 6.9 ft. Boxing. Novices' Competition. Thomson Road Depot. SATURDAY, MAR. 2 High Water. 7.50 a.m. 7.9 ft., 10.29 p.m. 7.5 ft. Races154 words
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Miscellaneous248 1935-02-28 2 Today 's Radio Programmes Singapore ZHI (Owned and operated by Radio Service Co. of Malaya Ltd.) Wavelength 49.9 metres 6 Recorded music. 6.45 News bulletin supplied by Straits Times. 8 Relay of dinner music by Raffles Hotel Orchestra under the direction of Dan Hopkins. 830 Close down. B. B. C.248 words
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475 1935-02-28 3 Sir Francis Voules Interviewed FAITH IN FUTURE OF THE INDUSTRY i PLEA lor the lair treatment j\ .ii planters was made by Nr franc is Voules, director of a numln r of Malayan rubber comaaaies, vrstcrday, m the course ,i .t »riticism of the475 words
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Article378 1935-02-28 3 More Enrolments Needed For Mime Classes The Y.W.C.A. is offering a number |Ol classes which should be of interest Ito women m the community. Handcrait emphasis on batique>, (Dressmaking, and European Cooking (classes will all be held on Saturday i mornings at 9.30. beginning March 9 for a378 words
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Article, Illustration394 1935-02-28 3 Jutland Survivor's Terrible End Sydney, X.S.W. Feb. 13. IX7ILLIAM Thomas Brown. 47, met a terrible death when he was attacked and goied by two bulls m a paddock at Mount Murray, about seven miles from Robertson. N.S.W. The marks of hoofs and horns on the ground,394 words
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Article127 1935-02-28 3 Tamil Charged With Causing; Death Acquitted (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 2ti. There were two withdrawals of serious charges m the police court today. The case m which a Tamil. Muniappan. was charged with causing the death oi a young Tamil woman, Tammiah. at Sentul on127 words
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Article132 1935-02-28 3 Linking Lives And Deaths Of Two Women Sydney, Feb. 13. The strange coincidences linking the lives and deaths of two women were related recently m the Coroner's Court, Sydney. Mrs. Jane Naylor of Lithgow, N.S.W. who came from Yorkshire, and Mrs. Jeannie Nicholson of Hurstville, N.S.W.. who came132 words
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Article100 1935-02-28 3 "THREE natives of Johannes- burg were recently injured, one very seriously, m an extraordinary mishap. Half a dozen natives were seated around a lire m a mine compound, watching another native make "muti" m a tin hat, which he used as a pot. "Muti" is an100 words
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Article145 1935-02-28 3 An accident In the harbour which ktllght easily have proved fatal, was related at the HoniS Kong marine court when Chung Kam Mui. 18. mistress of a class II boat, was charged with fail- ing to give a wide berth to the imm-?- diate vicinity m which145 words
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341 1935-02-28 3 Retrocession Of Din dings CELEBRA TIONS POSTPONED FOR MAY HTHE following message Irom Hi> Majesty the King to His Highness the Sultan of Perak on the occasion ol the retrocession ot the Dindings was forwarded by the Secretary of State for the Colonies through341 words
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Article40 1935-02-28 3 A public meeting ol all Indians m Kuala Lumpur will be held at the Selangor Indian Association premises. 6D, Taylor Road, Kuala Lumpur, on Friday next, to consider arrangements m connection with the celebration ot H.M. the King's Silver Jubilee.40 words
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Article322 1935-02-28 3 Strange Illusion Of Chinese A CHINESE named Wan Chee Chonn was charged before Mr. F. K. Wilson at the Kuala Lumpur police court, on Saturday, with attempting to commit suicide by cutting his throat. Mr. Jakeman said it was a curious case. The accused had322 words
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Article60 1935-02-28 3 Singapore To Buy From Melbourne Singapore will be decorated during the King's Jubilee celebrations with decorations used m the Melbourne centenary. An agent has already left tor Australia to make the necessary arrangements. The decorations will, it is understood, cost about $20,000. which represents a third of60 words
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Article39 1935-02-28 3 Mr. and Mrs. Goh Eng Thye of Seremban have issued invitations to an "Alter New Year" dinner on Saturday next. March 2, at the premises of the Negri Sembilan Aerated Water Company. There will be dancing and a ronggeng.39 words
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Advertisement174 1935-02-28 3 PACE COVERED WITHJKEMA For Two Years. Used To Irritate Terribly. Healed by Cuticura. My fa.c waB covered with eczema r tVIO y«us. It started m little, red <x> that broke out all over my foreJfad and face and were of a wet nat ure. I to irritate terribly, and I174 words
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Advertisement88 1935-02-28 3 1/JDJ7NS phis fl UM%P I.*. s nolwtt-r pill HIV than MAI FINS. V<»i. Un I mW^r r«'y 'i».>r> MARIINS PILI-S. I UW^ y I >•> all < f.'Mi.-;s Stores an»l I »f rilK FKDKKAL DISPENSARY, B Kafilf- S< :r. Singapore. Pumps WORTHINGTON-SIMPSON LTD. WORTHINGTON HORIZONTAL DUPLEX PISTON PUMPS TYPE G.88 words
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Advertisement55 1935-02-28 4 is the name of the best Years' Guarantee Prices now from EVERY HOUSE NEEDS WESTINGHOUSE It will cost you less to own the best. Sold and serviced by the four leading electrical firms m Malaya THE GENERAL ELECTRIC CO., LTD JOHN MOREY CO. THE KINTA ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION CO LTD UNITED55 words
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Article, Illustration143 1935-02-28 5 S¥sFSKt'S?S 5 S! SS > «SS don studio IL ISI thC wellkn «^n sculptor, is at work m his L» to the Dominions. VI.KFIM S. OSBOKX. the prosecutions 1 ilium on me ransom notes was Hauptmann's. of 83 were saved. &z&&JS2srsL2' I£rs£t1 £rs£t "^i^ir--* ITALY AND ABYSSINIA, which are now143 words
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Advertisement127 1935-02-28 5 p o p ular^^i^W^ ALL OVER THE WORLD J~^;.ajL Fresh English Fruits, gathered and (F sT^s packed at the acme ot their perfec- don- serve them with CHIVERS* V^^-i'Nf CUSTARD— they are delicious J Chivers' Canned English V\\/ Ve<^ tables are just as dependable— J \jf picked and packed m127 words
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391 1935-02-28 6 The Belgian Congo I SIR JOHN CAMPBELL 'S WARNING A WARNING that tin from the Belgian Congo would m a few years' time create a new menace to trie Malayan mining industry and through it to the Government was uttered by Sir John Campbell, the well-known391 words
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Article79 1935-02-28 6 We understand that a new engineering and contracting firm is being formed m Singapore, under the name ol "Engineers and Contractors. Ltd." to carry on business as general contractors and civil engineers, with registered offices at French Bank Building, and that the managing director will be Mi.79 words
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Article29 1935-02-28 6 Moscow, Feb. 25. Soviet pilots claim to have established b new world record by making a flight of five gliders towed by one Diane. Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 29 words
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Article250 1935-02-28 6 MR. A. BRUCE AND MISS A. B. HALL Penang, JTeb. 21. HPHE wedding took place yesterday evening at St. Andrew's Church, Penang. of Mr. Alexander Bruce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Bruce, ol Aberdeen, Scotland, and Miss Anna Bella Hall, daughter oi Mr. and Mrs. William250 words
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Article269 1935-02-28 6 Reduction Made At Kuala Lumpur 'From Our Own Correspondent" Ku;il;i Lumpur. Feb. 25. In the latest issue of the F.M.S. Gh vernment Gazette appears an interi ting announcement m exercise of tbe powers conferred upon bim by section 9 <iii> of Use Air Navigation Enactment. 1929. the Chief269 words
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Article, Illustration328 1935-02-28 6 DOCTOR 'S REMARK A ELK FEAT Heart Injection Graiton. N.S.W.. Feb. 13. WHEN V. Harrington, an electrician, of Grafton. was undergoing an operation m a private hospital at Murwillumbah, N.S.W.. recently, he collapsed and appeared to be dead for 15 minutes. The operation was328 words
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Article164 1935-02-28 6 Shortly To Pay Visit To Malaya A novel tea party was held at the bungalow of Mr. C. S. Mani Iyer, advocate m Rangoon last month m honour of Mr. M. S. M. M. Meyappa Chettiar. who was recently elected Chairman of the Karakudi Municipality. The Chettiar was164 words
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Article200 1935-02-28 6 Mr. Larry Andrewes And Miss Joan Tylor The marriage took place very quietly on Sunday at St. Andrew's Cathedral. Singapore, between Mr. Larry Andrewes. Deputy Registrar. Supreme Court. Hrnn Kong, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Andrewes of Combe. Oxon. and Miss Joan Tylor. eldest daughter of200 words
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Article79 1935-02-28 6 The death has occurred m British Columbia of Mr. Charles Hartley, for many years Principal of Royal College Colombo. The late Mr. Charles Hartley went to the Royal College m 1897 as Lecturer m Modern Languages and, afterwards, succeeded the late Mr. John Harward as Principal. He was a prominent79 words
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Article31 1935-02-28 6 London, Feb. •!■>. Last weeks attendance at the British Industries Fair created a record. At Olympia and White City there attended during the six days 70.124 visitors. I British RadioBritish Radio - 31 words
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398 1935-02-28 6 sure that nothing more beneficial had been discovered elsewhere, and ap- j proached the Government to make further inquiries, suggesting that Dr. iGuinane should b? communicated with m England, and asked officially to I make the necessary inquiries m England and abroad On his return398 words
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Article223 1935-02-28 6 LORRY DRIVER j CHARGED I'enang. Feb. AN accident occurred at Jelutong village near the junction of Perak Lane and Jelutong Road yesterday evening at 5.10 when a young Chinese cyclist was killed as a result of his being knocked down by a lorry. From inquiries made at the223 words
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Article35 1935-02-28 6 Mr. P. C. Fisher, manager. Spynie Estate. Bagan Datoh. has returned from leave and resumsd duties. Mr. A. Koford. who was acting for Mr Fisher during his absence, has returned to s ßrookland Estate. Banting.35 words
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Advertisement44 1935-02-28 6 GENTS' SHIRTS PYJAMAS FINISHED TO FIT SMARTLY BY OUR EXPERT TAILORS. WE GUARANTEE SATISFACTION IN EVERY RESPECT. A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE YOU. SINGAPORE SILK STORE THE HOUSE FOR QUALITY AND SERVICE 36-40 NORTH BRIDGE ROAD, SINGAPORE. Trade Enquiries to: Boustefrd Co., Ltd., S.S. F.M.S.44 words
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Advertisement560 1935-02-28 6 HOME '^m^^^^^^^l^ TI M E J 7 w^^^~T f »?ffvj. Wf^ FOUNDED 1900. «t A A»JL X-< THE BENNETT^COLLEGE, SHEFFIELD OPEN LETTER TO PARENTS Dear Sir orMadara- When your children first arrived they brought with them a wondriful lot of sunshine Later you became proud of the intelligence they displayed,560 words
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117 1935-02-28 7 Half-Holidays For Jubilee Celebrations? AI.F I ilidays lor Government ser- th< Colony throughout the c lebrattona is suggested. from tlir Colonial Sec- suggested to Govern-half-holidayi should be i public employees for the purlr attendance at Silver br.it ions which whl fall outilic holiday gazetted for117 words
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Article139 1935-02-28 7 J Friend Admits Thefts starch In the servants Mr. Macleod'fl house In r light to light a ease to Mi B. F. Bridge. rict Judge, when Ong Hiam. was produced on isebreaking. idmitted removing $48 Ight Siamese ticals from able m Mr. Macleod's d by the Court Ong139 words
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Article60 1935-02-28 7 STOLEN BICYCLES Police Raid Leads To Discovery Of Big Haul :icd out simultaneplacea m the Kepong Kuala Lumpur early on as a result of which of bicycles were seized ol arrests made. branch of the Selangor ed .i quantity of am- tion with which a d a! the police court.60 words
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Article23 1935-02-28 7 ol the proposed celeMajesty The King's a public meeting of sident In Singapore will be riday, March 1. at No. Ghaut.23 words
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545 1935-02-28 7 LAND COMPANY'S CHAIRMAN GIVES EVIDENCE 'JTOAT a Japanese was employed to negotiate the purchase of 1,000 acres of land which the Government has proposed to acquire was suggested by a witness m the Rating Appeal case argued before Mr. Justice A. K. a'Beckett Terrell m the Supreme Court yesterday. When545 words
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Article129 1935-02-28 7 Faces Nine Charges rpHE trial was commenced yesterday 1 before Mr. H. A. Forrer. the Singapore criminal district judge, of the case m which a Municipal overseer, S. I. James, was indicted with nine charges. These were framed m groups of three, the first being extortion, the second,129 words
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Article533 1935-02-28 7 The following contributions to the Ceylon Malaria Relief Fund are gratefully acknowledged: Previously acknowledged 53,018.20. Dr. N. Mootatamby 100. Dr. S. Luther 25, Dr. H. C. Samuel 5. Messrs. Kanagaratnam 5. Thambiaiyah 2 R. Kathirthamby 2. A. Chelliah 2. N. Nair 5. S. Subramaniam 2. M. Narayana533 words
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Article221 1935-02-28 7 An Overseas Chinese Photographic Exhibition, which has been organised j under the patronage ol Dr. Philip C. K. Tyau, the Chinese Consul-General will be held at No. A. Prince Edward j Road. Singapore. Irom Mar. 24 to 31. The organisers hay? been m com- j munication with the221 words
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Article197 1935-02-28 7 <From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 26. An important judgment m connection with the sale of land on a Malay reservation to a Chinese, was delivered by the Chief Justice, (Sir Samuel Thomas) today. Such a sale is prohibited under an enactment. On this being realised, a197 words
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Advertisement39 1935-02-28 7 AIID|> J| I Tta a ence treated to really splendid entertainment!. Free Press 27-2-35 gLti AlVi OKA I (tonight AT 6.15 9~T5~j "IKILLS! ROMANCE! ADVENTURE Set against authentic backikls! Gaumont British Films' Daring expedition to Soviet RussiaL.THE 'FORBIDDEN TERRITORY"39 words
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Advertisement368 1935-02-28 7 They've done it Again T" A^i lu> MJ The Popular Stars of "The tS^tSKk '^M THIN MAN" have a Baby W^^HHp %P. now and the new member v/ of the family is an unexpected •p *lfe"* joy m another perfect picture 3L sm^ of Gay Romance, Laughs and I OPENING368 words
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967 1935-02-28 8 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28. 1935 The Rubber Quotas WHILE the decision of the International Rubber Committee not to impose heavier quota cuts for the second and third quarters oi the year has been received with disappointment m some quarters, the Committee, if it has erred, has certainly967 words
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Article96 1935-02-28 8 Mr. D. R. Ifathewi, elder son ol Mr. C. A. Mathews. secretary of the Incorporated Society oi Planters, is due bB Malaya m May when he joins Selaba Estate near Teluk Anson. as an assistant. Two De Haviland Moths from the Kuala Lumpur Flying Club will be paying a visit96 words
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Article114 1935-02-28 8 j Do You Know j i The first motor car m Singa- i J pore was imported m 1896 by i Mr. C. B. Buckley, a former i J editor of the Free Press? To start this car it was J i necessary to pour petrol into i114 words
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Article, Illustration1588 1935-02-28 8 AUTOLYCUS - AUTOLYCUS BY A Commentary On Malayan News Of The Week The fact that importers of Singapore are going to form themselves into a separate association m order f 'i safeguard their interests more closely demonstrates how real is the rift m the Chamber of Commerce lute over1,588 words
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Advertisement188 1935-02-28 8 <s>i4fy? /d/c?as Amsterdam CAILDIBIECICS FOR YOUR WEDDING BIRTHDAY PRESENTS Wi always have the biggest and finest selection ot most usetul articles m STERLING SILVER E.P.N-S. CRYSTAL WARE. Never tail to call at your jeweller tor quality and right service. (Incorporated m Ceylon SINCiAPOKI (Royal Jewellers) PBMANG. f^^^S^^^^j FOR YOUR LUGGAGE188 words
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Advertisement64 1935-02-28 8 "WHY IS THE WHITE FACE thought superior to the black face?" demands a c o 1 o U r-bar antagonist. Many a small boy has pressed the same question. To save your face m the event of serious injury or illness be the holder of a "GAFLAC" ACCIDENT and ALL64 words
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339 1935-02-28 9 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Japan To Abandon Extrality In Manchukuo Sin Chew Jit Poh CHINESE ACTION TO MEET THE SIL VER CRISIS Central Forces Wire For Assistance Shanghai, Feb. 27. A REPORT from Tokio states that the Japanese Govern- merit has decided to abandon its extraterritorial rights m Manchukuo, and a formal announcement to339 words
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Article727 1935-02-28 9 WHY PRINCES OBJECT TO INDIA BILL I ear Ilidils Are Prejudiced Bombay, Feb. 27. objections to the jill were explained to an official ol the princ< s who said the were unwilling to conditions enabling the U to suspend the Indefinitely as, acbili, the States v Rally under the .General727 words
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Article118 1935-02-28 9 Latest Rubber And Tin Prices 'From Our Own Correspondent) London. Feb. 27. Spot Sellers 6 3 B d. <6 7;16d.» (Buyers' 6» 4 d. (6 5 16d.) April- June 6 7 16d. <6 15 32d.> July-September 6 9 16d. (6 19 32d.» Oct. -Dec. 63- 4 d. <63118 words
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Article166 1935-02-28 9 IF WASHINGTON PACT LSI NOT RENEWED Impossible To Be Tokio. Feb. 27. TN the House ot Peers, asked! whether the Japanese navy feel! 54,000 tons would fee sufficient to j meet the non-treaty situation, the! Navy Minister replied that it is im- i I possible to be166 words
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Article75 1935-02-28 9 Now York, Feb. 11. Following Mr J. P. Morgan's recent j oiler of six famous old misters lor sale comes the announcement that his unique collection oi 900 ivory mini- atures, considered the finest m th» world, will be put up tor sale at I ChristiesReuter - 75 words
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Advertisement181 1935-02-28 9 A HERD OF WILD BUNGALOWS j,v I>r X O. Wiastodt V\, h.i\t >ome twent> old >.v Malaya kindred subjet'ts. [•JBHTpinffl; written and do not sa> l mi^uisint; that word charm iJ.i^ t n lite Sunday Tribune. I Pnce $3.00 KELLY WALSH, LTD., I Kong Singapore. i YOU CAN SOLVE THE181 words
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Advertisement94 1935-02-28 9 Something New AN ALL METAL. PORTABLE BEVERAGE AND FOOD REFRIGERATOR. IDEAL FOR PICNICS AND TRANSPORTING DRINKS. FOODS. SALADS, BUTTER ETC INSULATED WITH HIGH GRADE INSULATION WHICH UNDER TESTS RETAINED A TEMPERATURE OF 42 AND UNDER FOR A PERIOD OF 24 HOURS. o«"r.botors PRICE $10.50 ROBINSON Co., Ltd. o^°°° S Gillard's94 words
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895 1935-02-28 10 ERAK RIVER VALLEY RUBBER MAKES PROFIT OF $38,765 Final Dividend Of Four Per Cent "THE twenty-fourth annual general meeting of the Perak River Valley Rubber Co. Ltd., was held at the Registered Offices of the Company, No. la, Penang Street, Penang. Mr. D. A. M. Brown (Chairman) presided: Others present895 words
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Article225 1935-02-28 10 I eb. 27. SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2 4 3 16 London. 3 months' sight 2 4 5 32 London 60 days' sight 2 4 18 London. 30 days' sight 2 4 3 32 London, demand 24 116 London. T.T. 2 4 1 16 Lyons and Paris,225 words
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Article169 1935-02-28 10 540,000 740,000 950,000 I Feb. 22 25 26. American Can. Com. 118 1171, 1171 American Telephone and Telegraph 104» 8 105 105 Atcheson Railroad 41 8 40U 393 8 Firestone }J£ J^ J^« General Electric 22^ 23U 23>/! General Motors 30 8 30 30 Goodrich 10 97 9%169 words
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Article78 1935-02-28 10 Rubber Association DAILY PRICES CURRENT FOR R.M.A. No. 1. X RIBBED SMOKED SHEET Feb. 27, 12 o'clock noon lone ol Market: Quiet and slightly easier. Latest cable: London spot sheet 6.516 d. per lb. New York spot sheet G. cts. 12.7 16 per lb. Buyers Sellers Spot78 words
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Article129 1935-02-28 10 lor Up-to-Date Steel Plant In Canton Resumption of the negotiations foi a $30,000,000 loan for the construction of an iron and steel factory m Canton took place recently after the return of Mr. K. Lund from Hong Kong, says the Canton Daily Sun. Mr. Lund, who is a129 words
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Article101 1935-02-28 10 THE TIN PRICE Feb. 27 Singapore tin price <per picul) $108.00. Feb. 27. Gambier 5.0 C Java Cube 8 75 Hamburg Cube 11 00 Muntok White Pepper 36 White Pepper 38 Copra, Sundried 4.85 Copra, mixed 4.60 Small Flake Tapioca 3.50 Blanja Jelotong 5.75 Sarawak Jelotong 6.50101 words
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Article100 1935-02-28 10 Exports From Malaya For Past Week During the week ending Feb. 23. ex- ports from Malayan ports amounted to 1 51.229 cases, of which 37.099 <72 per .cent.) cases were to the United KingIdom. 891 (2 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe. 11.115 (22 per cent.)100 words
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Article1034 1935-02-28 10 1 5% 1926 red. 1956-66 $4,000,000 Interest May N ?S29 Ired.1 red. 1959-69 25 cA 58,250,000 Interest May 15, Nov. 15 !22 ni F.M.S. LOAN 2 124 tA 4%% 1931 red. 1959 $16,000,000 Interest Jan JUly l "OH 121% c.i. PENANG MUNICIPAL m wi inunit'lfAL E% 19011,034 words
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Article329 1935-02-28 10 LOCAL SHARE MARKET REPORT Good Business Done I n CHASER and C ilii; 1 Feb. 26 states On a lifeless mart* been small deallngi Hurl Sungei Luas at cents. North 60 eenU, M dateds 30 cents. SunNawng Pets 86 cents. Telol cents. Pulau Kamiris 22 r Piahs at 9 cents329 words
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Article281 1935-02-28 10 ANOTHER GOLD HIGH RECORD Reason For Sterling j Weakness London, Feb. 23. On the money market, the most important development of the week has been the revival of the gentleman's agreement by clearing banks to refrain from tendering for Treasury Bills or buying m the open marketReuter Wireless - 281 words
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Article54 1935-02-28 10 A broad London, Feb 26 Exchanges today were: Montreal 4.86,4. Brussels 20.69. Amsterdam 7.15 3 4. Belgrade 215. Montevideo 40 sellers official Bombay 1 6 5 32. Shanghai 1/7. Hong Kong 1 10 13/16. Athens 509 (sellers) Silver Spot 25 9/16 Forward 25 11/16. Wn r Loan 3> 2 1063Radio Britlsh - 54 words
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Article119 1935-02-28 10 More Questions In House Of Commons Iry TT London, Feb. 25. In th H°ust' of Commons today Green) asked whether the Internan°fnrL mi n Committee was periodically informed as regards the direct and indirect tin interests of members of the Advisory Committee, and whether the Committee before decidingReuter - 119 words
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Article36 1935-02-28 10 Co-operation To Ensure Gradual Liquidation au t> Amsterdam, Feb. 25 All Dutch and Dutch-Indian pepper sudden fall m prices This co-operation will also enable arrangements to be mad* t nr th Q crop- ReuterReuter - 36 words
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Article107 1935-02-28 10 THE Singapore Chamber of Commei 1 Rubber Association held auction yesterday when then l logued 1.424.255 lbs.; 635.83 1.292.960 lbs.; 577 21 tons lbs.: 429.93 tons. sp.,l London New York 111 PRICKS RKAI 1/1 D Ribbed Smoked Short f mis IV Standard Quality rs loi Good Average Quality107 words
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Article45 1935-02-28 10 'From Our Own r l.ornl.m W The situation m the is slowly improvini i? ness was done today In b I lof the commodity w market tone prevai'ii White Muntok lOd. Black March 4d buyen 4 l/16d.. buyers; April deliver* Free Press CopyrightFree Press - 45 words
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Article, Illustration743 1935-02-28 11 MOLLIE MERRICK - THE BRITISH PUBLIC Is So CONVENTIONAL MOLLIE MERRICK Aood In New York By I Forbes, playwright, ther with M. Clilt, party ol us iron; the rned omething ti h nubile. It n i onventional ye are In our movies. such Ictorianisma as tiom Katharine liletim and preild hear producer the743 words
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Article, Illustration806 1935-02-28 11 Ely Culbertson - Ely Culbertson by World's Champion Player and Greatest Card Analyst MMITINCi Tilt: PENALTY IN Rubber Bridge when a doubled contract is being played which rarely must go down, the declarer m choosing his line of play must make every effort to keep his penalty down to as806 words
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Article164 1935-02-28 11 Chinese Pleads Guilty To Possession From Our Ovn Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. £5. Chan Cheor. appeared today belore Mr. F. K. Wilson, m the Kuala Lumpur police court, on charges of being lound m possession ol 20 rounds ol ammunition suspected to be stolen property, at Kepong on164 words
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Article51 1935-02-28 11 The promotion of the following oflicers of Class II Malay Administrative Service to be officers of Class I has been approved- Enche Ibrahim bin Abdul Karim, Enche Abdul Aziz bin Mohamed Khamis Enche Suleiman bin Mohamed Drus, Enche Wan Hamarudin bin Abdul Jalil and Raja Haji Sha\ar Shah bin Raja51 words
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Article65 1935-02-28 11 <From Our Own Correspondent). BegMMUi Feb. M. A lull grown tiger was trapped by Malays at Kuala Paya and brought alive on a lorry to Dato Abdullah bit: Esa. State Commissioner, frtgimat After the usual reward had been paid it was killed by the police and the skin65 words
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Advertisement375 1935-02-28 11 Assets exceed $12,000,000. Assurance m forte over $35.000 000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE: Great Eastern Lile Building, Cecil Street, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27, Old Jewry. EC. The Company has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with375 words
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Advertisement456 1935-02-28 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA ANI> CHINA Incorporated m England bf Royal Charter* Paid up capital m 600 00(* shares oi .€5 each t::* 000 000 Reserve Fund L'J. OOO.OOO Reserve Liability of Proprietors 4 ::*.000 00« hkad opnci 38. Bishopsgate, London EC 2 Agencies and Branches Alor Star Iloilo456 words
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Article, Illustration765 1935-02-28 12 KEEN RIVAL RY FOR FAR EAST BLUE RIBAND All Big Maritime Nations Speeding Up Services pOMPETITION is keen among shipping companies at present to maintain the fastest service to the East. The result of this competition has already meant a considerable speeding up, but now that Germany and Italy both765 words
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Article28 1935-02-28 12 The Holland-Africa rating a fast monthly Mombasa to Qenoa, Dofi r and starting In May An eight-hour day blished m the German merchant i vice, with overtime ''xtra28 words
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Advertisement608 1935-02-28 12 BOUSTEAD&Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m F.M.S.) TELEPHONE: Freight 5433 Passage 5431. LLOYDS AGENTS. Booking Agents for Federated Malay States Railways. Royal State Railways of Siam. (Incorporated m England). HOME VIA CHINA, JAPAN HONOLULU CANADA FCWR MAGNIFICENT "EMPRESSES" COMPRISING THE LARGEST AND FASTEST STEAMERS ON THE PACIFIC FREQUENT SAILINGS FROM HONG KONG608 words
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Advertisement67 1935-02-28 12 STATE SHIPPING SERVICE of Western Australia FREMANTLE (Via Port Swettenham, Penang Palembang, Banjoewangi and Ncrth Western Ports) Due Sail L Spore. Spore. T.s.m.v. Kangaroo Mar. 17 Mar 18 r.s.m.v. Kangaroo June 8 June 9 Fares Single £19.0.0, Australian Return £30.0.0, Currency For particular, of Freight and P a g please67 words
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Advertisement96 1935-02-28 12 For everything appt-rtaininfl to Ocean Passages, Foreign Money Exchange and Freight apply [WOPIO TRAVfT SEPVtcQ 39, ROBINSON ROAD. No Booking Feet. Telephone 5908 HENDERSON LINE ■CHBDI LI o» n\m i\(< By Fortnifhtlj Pbm Between Raaffoon, Po Marseillrs. Tilnu m HOMEWARD SAILI Tort of IHsrnihark.iti >»n I 1 1 I KEMMENDi96 words
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Miscellaneous588 1935-02-28 12 Local And Foreign Mail Despatches And Arrivals BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m Thursday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m Saturday 7.30 a.m. and 7 pm. 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 and588 words
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Miscellaneous222 1935-02-28 12 SINGAPORE HARBOu R Ships alon^s.aV XU U)) •t tspeelN 1., mv! i East Wharf (Kntra,,,,. (>lt< SulSan« 20: IVr Main Wharf (Entran,, llf Rajputana 18; Phob. Santhia 11; Neekai E T. pire I)ock Maron 30; Tweeti Newcastle- -Nicniy,, Prince 37; Klang 38 Empire Dock (Fntraiu< Borneo Maru 4*J. v. I222 words
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Advertisement438 1935-02-28 13 M& \i J) i <^ and BRITISH INDIA P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS, OUTWARDS Due I! T'nage Spore. T'naee SW* BEHAK 6.000 Feb. 28 SOMALI 6 810 May 8 15,000 Mar. 1 RAJPUTANA 17 000 May 10 •SOUDAN 6.500 Mar. 13 MANTUA ll'ooo May 24 15.000 Mar. 15 CARTHAGE438 words
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Advertisement498 1935-02-28 13 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In England) "ELLERMAN" LINE FOR HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM AND HAMBURG. VIA PORTS AND SDEZ CANAL Steamer nnj> City of Newcastle In D p" o crte rt Ma f l x City of Norwich Mar 1 Z 1 City of Adelaide Mm 30 Aor 2498 words
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Advertisement1164 1935-02-28 13 *£Sj"g t ""n l»«Vlg»Uon Co., Ltd. THK CUNARD WHITE STAR Ltd Ltd STEAM NAVIGATION Co.. THE IRRAWADDY FLOTILLA CO., LTD. INSURANCE. WurSnce c n(l L ndon and Globe The T nam *nd Mersey Marine Insurant RAILWAYS^ LW Tbe Federated Malay States Railways The Royal State Railways of Siam AIRWAYS. iSP^?*1,164 words
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Advertisement788 1935-02-28 14 K. P. M. MiMNKLIJKK PAKEIVAARJ MAATSCHAPPU RF.AEL Thunday, Feb. 23, Toboali. Cheribon fnot lor passengers), Semarang Somratiya, Boeleleng, Ampenan. Pad.m^-Bay, Benoa and Banjoewangi. lIDOKE Thursday. Feb. 38. Sel:it-Pandjanii. hengkmllß, Soengei_-Pakning. Slak ;\nd Pukan-Baroe. <iEN. VERSPYC'K Thursday. Feb. 28. Letong. Kramat. Tarempa. Midai and Genting. BOEL()N(iAN Thursday, Feb. 28. Singkawan^. Pemangkat788 words
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Advertisement542 1935-02-28 14 PRTSIDfINT UNERpTO EUROPE FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG VIA COLOMBO. BOMBAY, SI EZ PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES, GENOA, MARSEILLES AND NEW YORK Arrive Leave Leave Arrive Spore Spore Penung N. York Pres Van Buren Mar. 9 Mar. 12 Mar. 14 Apr 2?, Pres. Garrield Mar. 23 Mar. 26 Mar. 28 May542 words
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Advertisement580 1935-02-28 14 TO LONDON, VIA NAPLES, MARSEILLES. tNTWFRI' Km AND MIDDL.SSBROI C;|| t TERUKUNI MARU 12.000 Mar. 5 6 YASUKUNI M\p* HAKUSAN MARU 10,500 Mar 20 21 HAKONE MAPU HARUNA MARU 10.500 Apr. 3 4 SSUWA MARU SKATORI MARU 10,000 Apr. 18 19 SFUSHIMI MARI .^KASHIMA MARU 10,000 May 1 2 HAKOZAKI580 words
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1320 1935-02-28 15 Only Crossed Irish Line Time For Time ATTACK SELDOM DEVELOPED Boughton's Kicking Chief Reason For Win London, Feb. 10. 14 pts.; Ireland 3. ENGLAND beat Ireland at Twickenham yesterday before a crowd slightly smaller than that at the Welsh match, bj a goal1,320 words
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Article, Illustration1248 1935-02-28 15 Both Goalkeepers Shine S.R.c 2 Wiltshires 2. TTHE Singapore Recreation Club made headway with their football MASOI* when they were opposed at home to the Wiltshires yesterday afternoon. The game was one of two distinct phases. In the first half the soldiers made good1,248 words
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281 1935-02-28 15 LOCAL YACHTING BUT TRIX AND MAREVI TIE FOR FIRST PLACE OF SERIES OWING to the large number of C class boats competing m the final race of the Lady Jane series there was great difficulty m reaching the line281 words
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208 1935-02-28 15 Plucky Fight By Veteran (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, Feb. Hi. IT is probable that C. H. Howard and H. J. Sinclair will meet m the final of the open singles m the Selangor Golf Club lawn tennis tournament Both have qualified for the208 words
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Article168 1935-02-28 15 Draw For The Racecourse Cup The following is the draw for the Island Club Racecourse Cup. the first round of which must be completed by Sunday. Byes. Y. Iwaki. C. A. R. Batcman. R. W. Moore. L. Langdon Williams. G O. G. Hoy. S. J. Chan. N. A.168 words
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Article174 1935-02-28 15 Tournament Ties For Today Today's ties m the S.C.C volunteer snooker tournament are as follows: S. A. Woosey and F W. Pcarhey vs. i C. H. W. Gou.t and M. Qane. T. B. Rogers and R. N. Jack vs. A. F. Hunter and V. P. Barbat. provided strenuous174 words
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Article225 1935-02-28 15 Final Race For Dodo Cup On Sunday On Friday, there will be an alterInoon race lor all three classes, starting at 5.20 p.m.. and as already announc ed last w:vk. yachts must carry I non-member as part of the crew m order to Qualify. This condition, however, will not225 words
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Article51 1935-02-28 15 (losing Date Of Entries For Spring Tournament Ifemben of the s.c.c. are notified of the alteration In the dates of tinclosing of entries and the commend ment of the above tournament Entries will now close on Wednesday Mar. 6. The tournament will commence Ml I Monday. Mar.51 words
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Article123 1935-02-28 15 The lollowins have been invited to play association football for the SiC vs. s.c.f.a. today at sec. Lashmar; C G Van Houten. J W. Mm. cey; E. A Joy. L V Taylor. F E Hut chinson; G J Iferrtfleld, R L J. W. Present t. J E Harvey and A123 words
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Article, Illustration3012 1935-02-28 16 Not One Favourite Comes Home KUALA QUEEN FADES OUT IN BIG RACE OF THE DAY (By A Special Correspondent) I TSUALLY mid-week racing is devoid of excitement, but yesU terday's events at Bukit Timah proved the exception. For the morbid-minded there3,012 words
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Article133 1935-02-28 16 Draw For The houhl,, Tournanioni The draw for th< BC.C doubles tounvjm»T.\ to com Monday, la as follows: All tits ai« to It r to consist of is i nd P. Carmlchae] and J Hud M Scott and W. Sh. i W M Edwards and vs. G.133 words
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