The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 1 March 1935
1935-03-01
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section17 1935-03-01 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 14,512. ESTD. 1835. SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1935 10 cents17 words
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150 1935-03-01 1 TERMS TURNED DOWN BY THE ASSEMBLY I WILL HE CHANGE HIS MIND? Boy Nephew As Successor Ixmdon, Mar. 1. i unexpected last-minute L hange occur* m the situation Siam will hand m within two or three This is the outcome of theReuter - 150 words
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Article27 1935-03-01 1 Brussels, Feb. 23. mail route from Belgium to been inaugurated with >rning of the threeLne Edmond Thieffry. L'-opoldville on Feb. 28. Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 27 words
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Article200 1935-03-01 1 JAPAN'S OLIVE BRANCH Overtures To China FINANCIAL HELP OFFERED Shanghai, Mar. 1. THE North China Daily News gives prominence to reports that alleged Japanese terms for a rapprochement include the replacement of Gen. von Seeckt and his 300 German military assistants by 300 Japanese officers and 1.400 warrant officers toReuter - 200 words
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Article32 1935-03-01 1 The Rev. Father Francois, vicar oi St. Francis Church, left Malacca on Sunday for a short holiday at Tongking and Cochin-China. During his absence the Rev. Father Dubois will be m charge.32 words
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Article, Illustration29 1935-03-01 1 I resident of the National Assembly and the leader of the delegation which went to England m connection with the King of Siam's threat to abdicate.29 words
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Article112 1935-03-01 1 COLONIAL DELEGATES TO TIN COMMITTEE Exercised Their Best Judgment London, Feb. 28. rpHE Tin Committee was again raised at question-time m the House of Commons today. Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister (Colonial Secretary) enumerated the British Colonial delegates and said their appointments emanated from their respective Governments. Mr. J.Reuter - 112 words
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Article37 1935-03-01 1 NA VAL COLLISION Another Mishap In Mediterranean Malta, Mar. 1. rpHE destroyers Witch and A Whitshed were slightly damaged m a collision during combined exercises. There were no casualties but they have returned for re- pairs. ReuterReuter - 37 words
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Article46 1935-03-01 1 Djibouti, Feb. 28. The Abyssinian Government have I paid an indemnity of 800,000 francs m j respect of the Somali troop massacre j m which a French officer was killed. Of this sum, 500,000 has been awarded to the relatives of this officer.- ReuterReuter - 46 words
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Article384 1935-03-01 1 POUND'S NEW LOW RECORD Continental Bears WILL IT DRAG DOWN? Paris, Feb. 28. HENEWED pessimism regarding the future curve of sterling on exchange has induced brokers tonight to bear" the pound to a new low record level of 72.89. London, Feb. 28. With British control adopting the role of mereBritish Radio - 384 words
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Article24 1935-03-01 1 London, Feb. 28. The Southern Railway have arranged to run a through service of sleeping cars between London and Paris. British Radio.24 words
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Article117 1935-03-01 1 Gangster Cornered Like A Rat Terrell (Texas), Feb. 28. RAYMOND Hamilton, current public enemy No. 1, a convicted murderer who escaped from the death cell last summer has been cornered rat-like at Peeltown 25 miles distant. All available police are rushing to the scene armed with machine-guns. A film companyReuter - 117 words
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Article94 1935-03-01 1 Immediate Reduction In Silver Duty New Delhi, Feb. 28. The immediate reduction of the silver duty from five annas to two annas per ounce with a view to preventing smuggling, was announced by the Finance Member when he presented the Budget m the Assembly today. The Budget showedReuter - 94 words
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Article19 1935-03-01 1 London, Feb. 28. The Prince of Wales reached London tonight on his return from his Continental holiday.— British RadioBritish Radio - 19 words
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Article, Illustration508 1935-03-01 1 SAAR HANDED BACK Hitler's Surprise Visit: Wild Enthusiasm Saarbruecken, Mar. 1. I OUD speakers throughout the Saar boomed Herr Frick's announcement, "The hour of freedom has come." Germany and the Saar are sea of flags. Hitler is expected to arrive m Saarbruecken shortly afternoonReuter - 508 words
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Advertisement91 1935-03-01 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness *nd fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. MALAYA'S PREMIER HOTEL 4 TODAY'S ATTRACTIONS > RIJSTTAFEL 12.30 to 3 p.m. SPECIAL RACE DINNER DANCE with YOLA PAUL m a I FEATURED FAREWELL PROGRAMME n.'AL AND raHKP^iliiii^^^^^^^^^l^B^iiiilii mmmm EXTENSION TO 1 A.M. NON DINERS91 words
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Advertisement163 1935-03-01 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA SEA VIEW fp HOTEL KNTIRELY RENOVM FI>— IDFAL SEASIDE KESORT EVERY ROOM WITH PRIVATE BATH, RUNNING HOT (OLD WATER TENNIS GOLF SWIMMING SUNBATHING ONE OF SINGAPORE'S SCENIC BEAITY SPOTS TONIGHT I SPECIAL DINNER DANCE MORNING SUN DAY EVENING CONCERT163 words
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Article, Illustration963 1935-03-01 2 Governor Makes The First Concrete Block •THE Singapore Harbour Board's West Wharf extension scheme which will add 3,300 feet of wharf j frontage and 13 godowns to the ex- isting wharves was inaugurated by H.E. the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, yesterday afternoon, when he set963 words
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Article35 1935-03-01 2 London, Feb. 28. The late chairman of the Saar Governing Commission. Mr. Geoffrey Knox. has been promoted Knight Command t of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George- British RadioBritish Radio - 35 words
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Article34 1935-03-01 2 Scheme To Operate Fishinu Sew* Moving th. Berrlng Industi Lprda Government visaged would bScottish ftihlii it will be r vides for the with power to 9* P reorganisation md I herring Industry34 words
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Advertisement147 1935-03-01 2 STARTS TOMORROW m^, pavilion 1 *~J wA3 I MATINEES 11 A.M. and 3.15 P.M. I The $weetest $tory Ever Told! But he foolishly put it m writing! ;^»sS%ftv He (oved her dear.,. iq t ,>^> j^f J^ and the moneymoon B£ffl(||iibL^* r S* f "GOObBYE |V '^1 l£j verree teasdale147 words
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Advertisement262 1935-03-01 2 Week-end Wireless Programmes Singapore ZHI (Owned and operated by Radio Service Co. of Malaya Ltd.) Wavelength 49.9 metres SUNDAY 11 am -130 p.m. Recorded music. 5.30-7 p.m. Relay of Presbyterian Church service preceded by an organ recital. B.B.C. Transmission HI SATURDAY p.m. 9.35 Big Ben. The Western Studio Orchestra. 10.10262 words
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Advertisement275 1935-03-01 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS HUDSON'S Is EUMENTHOL JUJUBES. > m tins I HANDY for the POCKET. These pastilles promptly nrfieve Courtis, Colds, Sore Throats, and Catarrh. Obtainable from all Chemists and Stores. Sub-agents j GRAFTON LABORATORIES, 20b, Collyer Quay. BOARD RESIDENCE. "EAST ANGLIA." 6, OXLEY RISE, Near Town. High and cool situation.275 words
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Advertisement349 1935-03-01 2 TKNbKR* SINGAPORE MUNICIPA U f V Tenders Tenders are now i nvlVH following materials particulars, see U^ A Room. Supply of Sulph.r period 16 1935 to of Closing. 4 p Ist. 1935 Letting ol production oi ftln 4 p.m. Monday. V Supply of Pumpi ment. Pipes and soil Pumping 81349 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous185 1935-03-01 2 Diary Of The Week SATURDAY, MAR. 2 High Water. 7.50 a.m. 7.9 ft.. 10.29 p.m. 7.5 ft. Races Singapore T.C. Spring Meeting. last day. Cricket: S.C.C. Trial, padang; Wiltshires vs. Ceylon Sports Club 11, Balestier Road; St. Andrew's School vs. Minto Club. Bras Basah Road; St. Joseph's Institution vs. Nondescripts,185 words
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228 1935-03-01 3 ACTED ON THREAT TO COMMIT SUICIDE Syce Who Abused Confidence cyanide poisoning was be the cause of death nan, ;> 36- year-old Malawho lor 15 years had autfeur of Mr. H. B. Winter, r ol the tailoring esta- Battery Road. n was found 'dead i:i o;d m on the premises228 words
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Article57 1935-03-01 3 ludge's Secretary Robbed n Correspondent, i Penanc Feb. 28. :it- fingered gentry jot active again Ld md m the vicinity. Mr. E. C. MUSO, Mr. Justice Wilit>igns of an ineen In his dressing curtains had beer •thing was scattered A ring which had I —ing table57 words
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Article41 1935-03-01 3 Possession By Chinese n Correspondent.) Sercmban. Feb. 28. »pear d before the on charges ol I In possession of and of two ammunition for I nu permit. The Chinarrested m a house In is rt m .nded Incus- 441 words
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Article, Illustration175 1935-03-01 3 A NEW SYSTEM of construction which reduces the present highly technical' method of building aeroplanes almost to the level ol that of a toy engineer- 1 ing model has been evolved at the Martin-Baker Aircraft works Higher Denham. Buckinghamshire. In place of welded joints a new type of nut and175 words
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740 1935-03-01 3 Forty Lectures Open To All "THE Inspector oi Schools. Belangor, lias notified of the commencement ci a "General Science" course open to all at the Victoria Institution. Kuala, I Lumpur, beginning on Mar. 6. at 6.30 p.m. Modern Science, that structure of or- ganised knowledge740 words
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Article338 1935-03-01 3 BREACH OF CONTRACT ALLEGED THE suit In which Mr. Sim Tiang i 1 Hoe. proprietor of the Transport Service Company, is suing Messrs. Brossard. Mopin (Malaya), Limited, of Singapore, lor loss of profits and damages suffered for an alleged breach of contract by the defendant firm, was338 words
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638 1935-03-01 3 Experimental Station Marvels Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 28. TTHE experimental station of the Rubber Research Institute at Sungei Buloh was yesterday visited by «about 20 members of the Kuala Lum■»pur branch ol the Incorporated SoI ciety of Planters. The visitors were shown round by Lt. Col.638 words
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Advertisement35 1935-03-01 3 during Childhood "initiation for a "Win by Regular Use of ITICIJRA S ««P and Ointment 1 )<>ung to start using CUTICURA ■•/•r You and Baby Too. •!< h Soap. Ointment and I'K.pp, iftUUya) Limited. <'• Building. Singapore.35 words
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Advertisement248 1935-03-01 3 J4 Service rfaatSctf/sf/es'' In addition to the customary JR ciaily MENU there are many I/* */p. tempting sundries from which to i^l Vtv^ choose. All food is prepared m Vil^jMF I^^^>^ the same careful way by >ur x sf^^ ISV perts and you are assured at all times of having248 words
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1221 1935-03-01 4 Common Sense Triumphs In ENGINEERING HTHERE is probably no walk m life m which common sense is not of the highest value. The greatest expert knowledge can be rendered valueless by a failure of common sense. This is particularly so m engineering a profession m which a man's sin always1,221 words
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Article504 1935-03-01 4 It Is Always An Odd Number A RECENT amendment to King's j, Regulations and Admiralty In- 1 structions directs that salutes shall I be fired m honour of His Holiness the Pope and his representatives. In future, therefore, it the Pope happens to be present m504 words
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Article569 1935-03-01 4 As It Was In The Sin ga pore 50 Years Ago Free Press, For The Week Ending February 28, 1885 NOTES FROM THE KAMPONG Why do the Police allow Queen Street to be made a field for kite-flying? Although it is not the season for it. the bojl are invading569 words
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Advertisement434 1935-03-01 4 LAi'ii:B. if you ar* short yuu cau q a> •rea,** yo«r height and. at oaa and the I satnr umi, deveLp mat graoeful. willo%j y^^^mm tgure '.ha-, la ao mum admired, ki Adopting th* Bom System IT NBTBB S^W^ FA ll* I No diaoosafort or danger to health Bric whatever434 words
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Advertisement385 1935-03-01 4 7%e quickest-acting STOMACH REMEDY usec/ 6y Doctors Amazing evidence of the remarkable A NOTED speed with which indigestion and cilfii IQU t\i\t\ stomach pains can be stopped has been tnuLlall DOC lOR revealed by medical experiments and SAYS' X-ray photographs of actual cases. These prove the ingredients of Bisu- fin<385 words
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Article, Illustration190 1935-03-01 5 Dl Xl OF GLOCCEBTM arrlvln, at the War Memorial Museum. Auckland. New Zealand. Auckand Harbour is seen ta the background. IHI WEDDING of Miss Ar?tla Ludley Ward, daughter of Mrs. Dudley Ward, the famous hostess, to Captain Rcbert Laycock of the Royal Hjrse Guards, son of Sir Joseph dy Laycock,190 words
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Advertisement65 1935-03-01 5 Photographic copies of Free Press local pictures can be obtained on application to the Manager. Price 50 cents each. parkinsons mm celebrated jh confectiohekJH Old Fashioned Humbugs /N. Ye Olde Treacle Humbugs I t#^V "^T^^^^i Old Fashioned Butter Drops I f\ s^^**"^^^ English Doncaster Toffee m '^tjjfr- Royal Doncaster Butter65 words
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Article, Illustration666 1935-03-01 6 Body Riddled With Bullets GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION BY DEAD MAN'S COMPANION r P\VO young Chinese sang as they walked along Kreta Aver Road on the night of Feb. 20, on their way to a cinema m Tanjong Pagar Road. Their songs were cut short by two666 words
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Article179 1935-03-01 6 Action To Remove Trustees Fails From Our Own Correspondent > Penang. Mar. 1. "I mistrust the bona nd?s of the relators. and I feel that although In some instances the trustees may have, been unduly lenient m their treatment ol fellow trustees, members and others who were indebted179 words
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Article444 1935-03-01 6 27 YEARS' SERVICE IN MALA YA Mr. 5. Raffles CUSTOMS' CHIEF RETIRING i From Our Own Correspondent.) J Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 27. j PRIOR to his retirement after 27 1 years' service m Malaya. Mr. Stamford Raffles. 0.8.E.. Senior Deputy Commissioner of Customs and Excise Services, with Mrs. Stamford Raffles444 words
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Advertisement97 1935-03-01 6 Despite numerous efforts it has remained inimitable RING UP 6354 for a trial Order. FRAMROZ CO. Vi |H \^K$S 4 V^J TO EVERY %A vA r a r CT"T\/ P) A "7/^\ri -^BTB»r ,/*:V: -^V BT i/ n~ i v j^ j1 ■< ft this su P>'emely efficient Ever-Ready Safety97 words
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Advertisement76 1935-03-01 6 I'YOUHAVEATTRrDFrr. tod oop;bave v r body; ei|« OrLECLERCB^> Will nut your:^,; LIVr R ->Nty, ManalM on- i a x yj ■>■ i symptom. 4 t t too frequent i 4 f 5 i unit > i t di.:rr, ing that >a;» the fi «pecUlly. a rgativ«a j, rj «eb« c.rr76 words
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Article674 1935-03-01 7 Quinquaßcsima Sunday ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL 650 am Holy Communion i JO a.m. Matins lOoSam JJgJy Communion (choral,. iu.uu a.m. Children's Service. We^dayJ- 6nSOng (choral) and s™n. HO \nT^H [Or oon° n Monda y. Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m.; Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 7 a.m EveSe afeTm:674 words
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Article140 1935-03-01 7 Indian Loans Weaken Owing To Princes' Attitude London, Feb. 26. On the Stock Exchange today giltedged securities, including Indian loans weakened owing to the attitude of the Indian Princes to the India Bill but. with investment demand re-appearing, prices subsequently recovered sharply and m most instances finished aboveReuter Wireless - 140 words
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Article79 1935-03-01 7 Concessions Granted To Foreigners To foreigners and Germans residing abroad the German State Railways grant a special reduction of 60 per cent, on their fares up to October 31, 1935. on which date the traveller must start his return journey or continue his; journey from the station where79 words
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Advertisement222 1935-03-01 7 Frankau's Brilliant Novel I \,>u on the Screen! I $he tried to satisfy '^^M^ pesire with speed MdfcA&si^j J y 4cv^ WCO-RADlOPielort I SOON AT j PAVILION HOW DO YOU BUNDLE? NOT IN A PORCH SWING! NOT IN A PARKED CAR! NOT ON THE STEPS! YOU'LL NEVER GUESS! BUT SEE222 words
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Advertisement307 1935-03-01 7 OPENING SI UAURFIA 3 SHOW s today today ALnAIWBKA hl°-T,T W 9*l You'll rack your brains to solve this murder committed while 80,000 people look on! Tense one minute, howling with laughter the next you'll call it the surprise hit of the new season ROBERT YOUNG and MADGE EVANS liril307 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article44 1935-03-01 8 GREET YENNING —On March Ist. 10:55. at St. Andr?w's Cathedral. Singapore. Flight Lieutenant Cyril Bennet Greet. Royal Air Force, son of Mr. and the late Mrs. Bennet Greet. London, to Elaine Allison Paget. second daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vennins. Singapore.44 words
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Article50 1935-03-01 8 YENNING BRIGGS. On March 2nd. 1910. at Perth, by Rev. Grimshaw Binns. M.A.. Walter A. Yenning. third son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Yenning. Cape Town, to Fanny, second daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. T. Emerson Briggs. Leeds. England. Present residence "Burwood." 118 Grange Road. Singapore.50 words
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777 1935-03-01 8 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1935 Mystery In The Far East THE talks recently inaugurated between China and Japan continue m an atmosphere heavily charged with mystery. No officials statement has been issued defining the end m view, nor has any word leaked out of the progress of777 words
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Article125 1935-03-01 8 Rev. W. Buckingham. 8.A.. Mrs. Buckingham and family leit Kuala Lumpur for Penang by the night mail yesterday on their way home, by the Rajputana Mr. R. A. Y. Caruth. manager of Gadek Estate, has gone to Tembeling Estate. Pahang. Mr. F. Wayman. P.W.D. Engineer at Jasin.125 words
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Article271 1935-03-01 8 I OVERS ot Indian music m this country will be delighted to learn that Vidwnn Musiri Subramania Iyer is on a visit to Malaya to give musical concerts m important places m aid of the Orphanage and Students' Home of Famous the Sri Rama- krishnn Mission271 words
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Advertisement214 1935-03-01 8 Boni 1820 Still gointf strong RED LABEL BY SPtCIAL AJw To H M THE APPOINTMENT KlN< F SIAM FOR YOUR WEDDING BIRTHDAY PRESENTS We always have the biggest and finest selection of most useful articles m STERLING SILVER E.P.N.S. CRYSTAL WARE. Never tail to call at your jeweller tor quality214 words
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Advertisement50 1935-03-01 8 "PLEASE, MADAM," asked the tramp, "have you any dinner for a hungry man"? "Yes," snapped the woman, "and he'll be home at twelve to eat it." Happy homes are those that have their contents covered by "GAFLAC" POLICIES. GENERAL ACCIDENT. FIRE LIFI ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6488.50 words
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Advertisement104 1935-03-01 8 j ABOUT SINGAPORE j j Do You Know j That the islands m the Straits of Singapore were once I infested with pirates who i terrorised the Straits for more than half a century? i j The old newspapers of Sin- gapore tell many tales of the depredations of the104 words
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Miscellaneous503 1935-03-01 8 Topics Of The Week "COME people make a ridiculous tuss when sajtng 'Good-bye." stat« I writer. Much adieu about nothing. V THE champion sprinter ol a ladles' athletic club is a girl not quite eighteen. Fleet seventeen. IT is said that a cigar which is lighted twice is poisonous. Sometimes503 words
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Miscellaneous264 1935-03-01 8 bo vs. destroy it Hall FREE, am, as we march al n ing. to the air I am very grieved I wl/es Inclined to I So when I left thi orders brief md And now mv Utl buttons on Chorus Qloi CHE has never itudied ■h cannot play Mah-A She264 words
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Article, Illustration1274 1935-03-01 9 Flight Lieut Greet And Miss Elaine Yenning LEAVE UNDER ARCH OF SWORDS MOT for a long time has singa--1 pore witnessed such a picturesque wedding as that which took place yesterday when Flight Lieut. C. B. Greet, commander "C" flight 36th Torpedo Bombing Squadron' Royal Air Force,1,274 words
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Article51 1935-03-01 9 No Such Proposal From Japan Tokio, Mar. 1. nTHI-: Foreign Office spokesman declared that the Government had no knowledge of the proposal for a three year naval holiday and adhered to the attitude that the negotiation of a new treaty was baaed on Japan's fair and just proposals.51 words
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Article118 1935-03-01 9 Latest X übber And Tin Prices (From Our Own Correspondent KTBBER: London, Mar. 1. Spot I Sellers 6 5 16d. < 6 5 16d. > Buyers) 6 3 16d. (6 3 16d. > April-September 611 32d. (6 11 32 ci. July-September G^d <6 1 2 d. > Oct.118 words
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Article131 1935-03-01 9 OVERTURNED FUNERAL HEARSE Others In Critical Condition From Our Own Correspondent* Penang, Mar. 1. POUR persons were killed m motor accident on Wednesday at a spot two miles from Kuala Krau. m Province Wellesley, when a lorry which was being used as a hearse to convey131 words
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Article229 1935-03-01 9 Sir John Simon Gives Lecture In Paris London. Feb. 28. The French Premier. M. Flandin. presided at a lecture which Sir John Simon delivered m Paris tonight on the British Parliamentary system. Sir John expressed the view that every constitution tended to incorporate national qualities and defects.British Radio - 229 words
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Advertisement147 1935-03-01 9 A HERD OF WILD BUNGALOWS By Dr. R. O. Winstedt turiity old essays on Malaya, 1 Mbjecta. <liai tningly written nut sa> that I am misusing •ul h.irniinuly and giving, as it ignettea m Malayan life." Irtbone. Mm have lini>hed chortling." la Ttaaea Price $3.00 KELLY WALSH, LTD., HbOg Kon'i.147 words
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Advertisement94 1935-03-01 9 Something New! I AN ALL METAL, PORTABLE BEVERAGE I AND FOOD REFRIGERATOR. I 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. I SOLE W%T% I distributors'" PRICE94 words
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TRADE AND COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE
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Article1158 1935-03-01 10 BENTA RUBBER ESTATES MEETING Dividend Of 5 Per Cent. LIPIS RIVER PROPERTY A VALUABLE ADDITION TTHE seventeenth annual general meeting of the Benta Rubber Estates Limited was held at the office of the Secretaries, British India House. Penang. on Saturday. Feb. 23. Mr. A. W. de W. Harries was m1,158 words
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Article100 1935-03-01 10 Mar. 1. 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 6.50 R. (Siam) W.C. No. 1 per koyan $120 R. B. Siam No.100 words
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Article103 1935-03-01 10 Mar. 1. Shell and Fish Kerosene ncr Unit of 2 x 4-gallon ttns $4.86 Crown, Cross and Dragon Kerosene per Unit of 2 x 4gallon tins 4.46 i Cross Kerosene per Unit of 2 x-gallon tins 4.31 Devoe's Imperial Brilliant Kerosene per tin (of 4 Gallons)103 words
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Article199 1935-03-01 10 Feb. 26 27 28. American Can. Com. 117» 4 117» 4 1177 8 American Telephone and Telegraph 105 105y 2 105 7 8 Atcheson Railroad 39% 41% 40% Dupont 93% 93y 2 923 4 Firestone 15% 1534 1534 General Electric 23*4 23V 8 23* 8 General Motors 30199 words
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95 1935-03-01 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association DAILY PRICES CURRENT FOR R.M.A. No. 1. X RIBBED SMOKED SHEET Mar. 1. 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers Spot (loose) 20% 20 7 8 (F. 0.8.) current month 21 21 4 March 21»/ 4 21 1 2 AprilJJune 22» /4 22 3 8 JulyjSept. 23»/95 words
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Article231 1935-03-01 10 Mar. 1. 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 2 4 1 16 London. T.T. 2 4 116 Lyons and Paris,231 words
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Article100 1935-03-01 10 January's Favourable Balance Reaches $15,000,000 Malaya's trade, both export and import, has made a fine start to 1935 At $58,755,000, exports for January are larger than for any month of 1934 and imports. $43,909,000. were only exceeded once last year— in July. The favourable balance is nearly $15,000,000100 words
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Article51 1935-03-01 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) T London, Feb. 27. The London pepper market today was steady but quiet. Business was done at the same prices as yesterday namely: White Muntok 10d Black Jan.-Mar C h 4d., buyers; March-May 1 4 l/16d.. buyers; April delivery 4*' R d —Free Press51 words
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86 1935-03-01 10 The following information has been received from the Chief ot the Central Bureau of Statistics. Batavla. Exports of rubber from the Netheriands Indies during the months of June to December. 1934 converted te v- ESTATE RTTRRTO I *^o w t<gw IOSm ary we ig ht ttoiAT^RUBBER86 words
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Article943 1935-03-01 10 FRIDAY, MAR. 1, 1935. Buyers Sellers. Ampat Tin (4s) 4s IVid 4s 7Vad Asam Kumbang (£> 34s 35s c.d. Austral Malay 61s 62s c.d. Ayer Hitam Tin (ss) 13s 14s Ayer Weng ($1) 1.90 2.00 Bangrin Tin (£j 24s 25s Chenderiang 8s 9s Hitam Tin (50 cts.)943 words
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Article88 1935-03-01 10 I London. i Exchanges today were i Paris 72 57 64 New York 4 84 Montreal 4.85i 2 Brussels 20.55' 2 Geneva 14 85 Amsterdam 7 10- Milan 56 13 16 Berlin 11.97 Belgrade 213 Montevideo 40 J Bombay 1 6 5 32 Shanghai 1 7 Hong Kong88 words
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Article99 1935-03-01 10 From Chinese Purchasing Commission London. Ffb Orders for £200.000 worth chine-shop equipment will be plH* with British firms m ft result annual meeting of the China ment's Purchasing Commit Chinese Legation at which Mr Qr chi presided. Sir Ralph Wedgwood. Balfour and Sir Basil B! I present.Reuter - 99 words
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Article79 1935-03-01 10 Shanghai. Kfl> Figures issued by the Municipality^ 1 Nanking show that since 1927 1.661! maus of land have been occupied new public buildings; 12.637.f>33 have been opened for communi purposes; 46.916,733 maus have developed for harbour purposes; 1.338,665 maus I opened for sanitary purposes: maus have been improved79 words
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349 1935-03-01 11 F. YEATS- BROWN - RADIO IN INDIA: Changing The World Of THE PEASANT F. YEATS-BROWN Weekly Radio Notes By jiDNK.HI m (lower Street. My cat drowses at the fireside. There is M sound m this back room but the vpnotic ticking of a clock, casting the spell of Siva on thoughts. Siva has many349 words
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584 1935-03-01 11 Navy vs. The Army At Twickenham Today RUNNING j COMMENTARY A RUNNING commentary on the inter-Service Rugby Inion football match. The Navy vs. The Army, by Capt. H. B. T. Wakelam. will be relayed from Twickenham and broadcast m Transmission 3 today at 10.10 p.m. j ment authorities may tryWorld Radio - 584 words
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Article174 1935-03-01 11 ZHI, BBC. and FHOHI .names for the weekbe found on page 2 us districts now mature. nd they will, then we inauguration of village In British India and the tl* redemption of the j potential audience equal to listeners on earth. A "Ugh very simple, audience. with appetite174 words
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Article, Illustration1239 1935-03-01 11 Ely Culbertson - Ely Culbertson by I World's Champion Player and Greatest Card Analyst I ——i POSTPONING THE DECISION j'J'HE neophyte m the play of the cards is not at all versed m the technique oi end-playo and squeezes land is naturally not very experienced |at counting the opponents* hands1,239 words
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Article146 1935-03-01 11 Address To Malacca Rotarians (From Own Own Correspondents Malacca. Feb. 27. The Malacca Rotary Club's ladies night was held yesterday at the Malacca Rest House. There were over 29 guests many of whom were women, Chinese predominating After dinner Rotarian S. G. Pillav welcomed the guests. Rotarian Sheppard delivered146 words
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Advertisement1050 1935-03-01 11 Assets exceed $12,000,000. Assurance m force over $35,01)0.000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. •Incorporated In the Straits Settlements. HEAD OFFICE Great Eastern Lite Building, CecU Street. Singapore. OFFICE 27 Oid Jew The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life1,050 words
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Article503 1935-03-01 12 Brighter Outlook POOL OPERATIONS GIVE ADDITIONAL IMPETUS IN their tanker freight market review for 1934, Messrs. E. A. Gibson and Co., Ltd., London, give an interesting review of the progress m tanker trade. As expected, says the review, the consumption of petroleum products increased coincident503 words
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Article444 1935-03-01 12 ONLY ONE CASE IN OVER TWO WEEKS •yHE Health Bulletin of the League of Nations. Eastern Bureau, for the week ended Feb. 23, states: For two weeks m succession no case of plague has been reported among the population of any Eastern port. Two ports,444 words
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Article42 1935-03-01 12 The s.s. Conte Rosso is due here tomorrow morning from Trieste. Venice, Brindisi. Port Said. Bombay and Colombo. She will berth alongside the 5.H.8. wharves and is expected to sail again the same day at 5 p.m. for Hone Kong and Shanghai.42 words
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Advertisement622 1935-03-01 12 BOUSTEAD Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m F.M.S.) TELEPHONE: Freight 5433 Passage 6431. LLOYDS AGENTS. Rooking Agents for Federated Malay States Railways. Royal State Railways of Siam. 1 AN#%U If%I I HWiriw (Incorporated m England). HOME VIA CHINA, JAPAN HONOLULU CANADA. FOUR MAGNIFICENT "EMPRESSES" COMPRISING THE LARGEST AND FASTEST STEAMERS ON THE622 words
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Advertisement67 1935-03-01 12 STATE SHIPPING SERVICE of Western Australia FREMANTLE (Via Port Swettenham, Penang Palembang, Ban joe wangi and Ncrth Western Ports) Due Sail Spore. Spore. r.s.m.v. Kangaroo Mar. 16 Mar. 17 T.s.m.v. Kangaroo June 8 June 9 Fares Single £19.0.0, Australian Return £30.0.0, Currency For particulars of Freight and Pa«M«« pl«a«« apply67 words
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Advertisement181 1935-03-01 12 For eventhing appertainin| to Ocean Passages. Foreign Money Exchange and Freight, apply WAC<^^LITS 1 WORLD Tftlvil' SIRVICtT 39, ROBINSON ROAD. Ho Booking Fees. Telephone 5908. BIBBY LINE [LONDON IDMUfI 22, PALL MALL. LONDON > .W.l] of fast twin-screw Oil Driver. Mail Passenger V< j RANGOON, COLOMBO POM M l'* N181 words
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Miscellaneous617 1935-03-01 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 and617 words
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Miscellaneous174 1935-03-01 12 CLEARANCES Feb. 28: Komiles (Soviet); Borneo Maru, Nankoh Maru, Ohio Maru (Jap.) Rohna. Benvannoch, Sui Sang, Karapara (Brit.); Marosa (Nor.); Tidore. Reael, Soedoe (Dut.). Mar. 1: Mijer, Tinombo. Kota Pinang, Maros, Ophir (Dut.); Calchas. Kistna, Titan, Rajputana, Pembrokeshire Hua Tong. Perak, Toorak, Giang Seng,' Benvorlich. Pontianak, Ampang, Esmeralda (Brit.); Eurgenland.174 words
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Miscellaneous153 1935-03-01 12 SINGAPORE HARBOUR Ships aloncside n,, v expected to arrne East Wharf (btraaeeGata i Anhui L 1 IIP >>J Main Whan (Eatran Cathay 18: K. Rahman 13 Empire Dock (Bftlraa Moncalieri M 32; City of Prince 37: Klntj Empire Dock (Eatraa Mangola. Etlandi i Section 10 (Fntrin,* Havre Maru KEPPEL HARBOtt153 words
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Advertisement449 1935-03-01 13 P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS, OUTWARDS Due T'nage Spore. T'n»™ «?JU?,. 6,000 In port SOMALI 6 810 M^v 8 ATHAY 15.000 In Port RAJPUTANA ***** May 10 >UDAN 6,500 Mar. 13 MANTUA ***** May 24 15.000 Mar. 15 CARTHAGE 15 000 June 7 \NCHI 17.000 Mar. 29 RAWALPINDI 17449 words
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Advertisement505 1935-03-01 13 Ellerman Bueknall Steamship Co., Ltd* (Incorporated m England) "ELLERMAN" LINE FOR HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM AND HAMBURG. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL Steamer Due Sails City of Newcastle mi n p potr t Mar 2 xSE 00/o o JK.°7!S h Mar 14 16 ml ,£f 6 i alde Mar. 30 A505 words
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Advertisement1200 1935-03-01 13 -rvrm JSSK a JLI te NaVlg tlon Co Ltd THI CUNARD WH3TB BTAR Ltd Ltd BTEAM NAVIGATION Co., THE IRRAWADDY FLOTILLA CO LTD. INSURANCE. toiSSSce Co d Ltd nd n and G1 be The S?* l Ltd nd Me 6y M rlne lMurwlc r> railways!' 0 ft* Federated Malay States1,200 words
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Advertisement858 1935-03-01 14 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKEIVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ PALIMA Saturday, Mar. 2. Penang and Bagan Si-Api-Api. VALENTIJN- Saturday, Mar. 2. Rhio. Padang-Bay t Ampenan. Boeleleng and Sourabaya. TOBELO— Saturday, Mar. 2. Koedap. Tampoetih. Tampat-Tinggi, Bengkalis Batoe-Pandjang and Bagan Si-Api-Api TOGIAN Saturday, Mar. 2, Tambelan and Pontianak. TOBA— Saturday, Mar. 2, Moeara-Saba and858 words
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Advertisement405 1935-03-01 14 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE ofttt/ AMERICAN MAIL I^INE EUROPE via AMERICA VISIT SUNNY CALIFORNIA YOSEMITE PARK HOLLYWOOD GRAND CANYON NEW LOW THROUGH RATES HONG KONG TO EUROPE VIA AMERICA WEEKLY SAILINGS MANILA AND|OR HONG KONG TO SEATTLE DIRECT OR VIA HONOLULU TO SAN FRANCISCO, LOS ANGELES AND VIA PANAMA CANAL TO405 words
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Advertisement620 1935-03-01 14 <~3kddA> [em t n^ M.S. RIO DE JANEIRO MARU. SISTER VESSEL OF M s H v<) TO THE UNITED STATES VIA S.AFRICA S.AMErJc Lea. Arr. Arr. Arr. Arr Next Sailings:— Spore Durban C. Town R.deJ'ro Santo- r ra.s. Santos Maru Mar. 27 Apr. 13 Ap 16 Apr. 27 Apr 28620 words
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Article, Illustration2170 1935-03-01 15 Leicester And Newport Draw In Dull Match SERVICES MEET AT DEVONPORT Superior Handling By Manchester Backs Gives Them Win Over Liverpool (From Our London Staff) London, Feb. 11. rpHE claims of the international match between England and Ireland at Twickenham, the2,170 words
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Article212 1935-03-01 15 On Jan. 4 the Free Press issued a poster as follows: "Singapore Races Lottery: Committee Prosecuted." This poster referred to a report m the Free Precs of the same date which was headed as follows: "Public Lottery Charge: Sweep on Singapore Races: Six Chinese on Trial m212 words
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Article174 1935-03-01 15 The results of Saturday's most important games were as follows: INTERNATIONAL MATCH ■ngftad 14 Ireland CLUBS Aberavon 25 Guys Hasp. 8 Bedford 11 Bath J Bristol 12 Oxford Univ. BTidgwater 7 Yeovil 3 Coventry 3 Northampton Cross Keys 20 Pontypool 0 Dport Services 19 United Services 10 Gloucester 9 Cardiff174 words
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734 1935-03-01 15 Arsenal, Or Bolton, Or Neither For The Double HOME FOOTBALL FIXTURES ■yHE little group of teams which are still m the English Cup competition will be pruned further today when the sixth round takes place to decide on the semi-finalists. Of the eight teams playing today six are first division734 words
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Article155 1935-03-01 15 CHINESE PLAY WILTS THE tollowing have accepted to play for the S.C.R.C. vs. the Wiltshire Regt. Ist XI tomorrow at 2 p.m. on the S.C.R.C. ground: Chua Choon Leons <capt.>. V. I. Evan Wong, Chia Kens Heck. Chua Boon Peng. Lee Fong Lim. Low Kee Pew, Robert155 words
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Article110 1935-03-01 15 Office- Bearers For Current Year (From Our Own Correspondent.) Stremban, iFeb. 26. At the annual general meeting of the Negri Sembilan Chinese Recreation Club the following were elected office bearers lor 1935; President. Mr. Lim Cheng Seong (re-elected*; vicepresidents. Dr. Eu Khay Hoe. and Mr. Y. F110 words
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Article261 1935-03-01 15 Ties for Monday m the S.C.C volun teer snooker tournament are as follows A. D. Bak?r a.id J. V West vs. V P. F. Walsh and J. S. Nathan. Pritchett and E. H. R. Bowerman. excellent records. The result, and possibly promotion, are very much m the lap261 words
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Advertisement87 1935-03-01 15 Scratchings At A Glance OCRATCHINGS for today's |J races at Bukit Timah are as follows Race 1 Happy Boy Marsala Smiling Triple Green Race 2 Kirkdale Moonlight Great Sport Race 3 Bigamy Snuff Box Nita Race 4 Ledger Line Happy New Year Silver Monk Race 5 Herbe Folle Blue Peter87 words
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808 1935-03-01 16 SCENES BY CROWD AGAINST THE VERDICT (By Ringside> r PHE intermittent rain and the threatening weather that prevailed throughout yesterday happily cleared up towards the evening and when the crowd began to enter the New World arena the night was perfect. The gallery was packed808 words
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Article29 1935-03-01 16 DECISION POSTPONED TO 1936 i Oslo, Mar. 1. THE Olympic Committee has postponed the allotment of the 1946 Olympiad until the meeting m Berlin m 1936.— ReuterReuter - 29 words
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Article110 1935-03-01 16 Bookie 's Selections For Today SELECTIONS for todays races at Bukit Timah, the final day of the Singapore Turf Club Spring meeting, by Bookie, the Free Press racing correspondent, are as follows Race 1. 1. SALMON PAR 2. Komolux 3. Parehesi. Race 2. 1. KISSING TIME 2. Vederer 3. Walla110 words
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1082 1935-03-01 16 Five Long-Distance Races Today SCRATCHINGS RATHER HEAVY Short Suit Tipped For Big Event (By Bookie) rpHE Singapore Turf Club three-day Spring meeting will be brought to a close today and I anticipate a record attendance for this meeting at Bukit Timah.1,082 words
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109 1935-03-01 16 Miss Round And Miss Heeley At K.L. SPARKLING TENNIs IN EXHIBITION MA TCHES ■Prom OWOWI Con 1 ovor 50(1 t| fully oeopfcd when Miss Dorothy RounH Mary Heelcy p|, v matches today The court wai on to the recent rains but fall until late m tht Miss Round and N109 words
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286 1935-03-01 16 Finals Of Novices Boxing Competition HPHE first novices* boxing competition to be held by the Amateur Boxing Association took place last night at the Police Depot at Thomson Road, and gave promise of better standardisation of amateur boxing m Singapore. A card of seven semi-finals and a like number of286 words
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