The Straits Times, 25 March 1931
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Title Section38 1931-03-25 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 1931 PRICIJ 10 CENTS The Straits Times 0 PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 1931 PRICE 10 CENTS38 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement162 1931-03-25 1 SINGAPORE; 78. CICIL ST. ('PHONE 0161), 6.15 TONIGHT 9.15 j HONEY i Featuring I NANCY < AKKOLI. and STANLEY SMITH. Phone 5261-5262. PLAY TITLES BOTTLED BY WORTHINGTON Play Titles bottled by Worthington Play Titles bottled by f Worthlngton "LORD RICHARD IN THE PANTRY" -THE SECOND MRS. TANQUERAY (PLAY TITLES BOTTLED162 words
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Advertisement22 1931-03-25 1 KUALA IAiMWm 2T. JAVA BT, C'PHONK 3«83) a^L I 6.13 TONIGHT 9.13 HONEY j Featuring NANCY CARROLL and STANLEY SMITH. Phone 5261-5262.22 words
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Advertisement496 1931-03-25 2 P. 0., BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England) MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIKNTAL S.N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnage due Spore. KU.YAN 9,100 Apr. 4 tM-WTUA 11,000 Apr. 7496 words
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Advertisement610 1931-03-25 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. 'g 3.- 1 (NIVPON YUSEN KAISHA). TO LONDON. Nupli-B, Marseilles, London, Antwerp, Uotterdam and Middlesbrough. Vessels Tonnage Dua Sail SSUWA MAUL" H'. "l'H Mar. 25 M X SHIMI MARU 11,000 Apr. 9 10 HAKOZAKI MARU 10,600 Apr. 22 U TERUKUNI MARU 12,000 May 6 7 HAKUSAN MARU 10,500610 words
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Advertisement425 1931-03-25 2 BURNS PHUP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) FOR TRISBANH, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the wellknown steamer MARELLA (7,865 tons) and the new motor vessel, MALABAR (4,512 tons). Tha s.s. MARSLLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia, cabins425 words
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Advertisement589 1931-03-25 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LIMITED (Incorporated in Denmark) Telephone S32S. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE To GENOA, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN. Leave Spore. Penang. M.s. ALSIA Mar. 25 Mar. 27 m.s. FIONIA Apr. 22 Apr. 24 m.s. SKLANDIA Apr. M I.ALANDIA Apr. 2a May 1 m.s. MEONIA May 20 May589 words
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Advertisement597 1931-03-25 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN* STEAMSHIP CO, LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) REGULAR SERVICE TO MARSEILLES, LONDON, AMSTERDAM, i.OTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN GENOA, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW— BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT. LONDON, ROTTERDAM AND HAMBURG.597 words
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Advertisement539 1931-03-25 2 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorporate! in Siam) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE for Kratay, Trengganu, Kelantan, Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Sichon, Bandon, Kobsamui, LaniMuan, Cuumpen and Bangkok. Arrival Departure PRACHATIPOK In pi SI'DDHADIB 1 VALAVA A r. E Apr. X The steamers are tttod throughout with electric light and539 words
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Advertisement509 1931-03-25 3 OCEANIC AND ORIENTAL NAVIGATION CO., SAN FRANCISCO. C U* TACOMA ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP CO., TACOMA, WASH. STATES STEAMSHIP CO., PORTLAND, ORE. JOINT SCHEDULE SjiilinjTa for United States and Canada Points from Hong Kong:. San Francisco and Lns Angelra. GOLDEN STAR sails from Honu Kong Apr. 18 GOLDEN MOUNTAIN sails fiom I509 words
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Advertisement547 1931-03-25 3 HOLLAR fTEAMOnP LINS cInrfAMEniCAW MAIL UNB r^S^r-'^J^glsl^^. JCfoi bB^B^^MbBBBsS Wi^HaBBBSBSISISIBTI ROUND-THE-WORLD SERVICE j SINGAPOKE, PENANG, COLOMBO, SUEZ, PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA, MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON. Arrive Leave Leave Spore Spore Penang PRES. GARFIELD Mar. 30 Apr. 2 Apr. 4 PRKS. POLK Apr. 13 Apr. 16 Apr. 18 PBES.547 words
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Advertisement993 1931-03-25 3 I ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) ELI.ERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE TO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. FREIGHT SERVICE OUTWARDS To Hong Kong, Shanghai and Japan Due Spore s.s. CITY OF SHANGHAI Apr. 27 HOMEWARDS s.s. CITY OF CHESTER for Havro. L'don, R'dam and Hamburg Mar.993 words
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Advertisement555 1931-03-25 3 BANKING ANNOUNCEMENTS. NEDERLANDSCH HANDEL MAATSCHAPPY, N.V. Netherlands Trading Society. (Established at Amsterdam IMA) PAID UP CAPITAL Fl. 80,030,000 (about £6,669,000) STATUTORY RESERVE FUND Fl. 40,016,000 (abont £3,335,000) HEAD OFFICE IN AMSTERDAM WITH AGENCIES IN ROTTERDAM AND 'S-GRAVENHAGE HEAD AGENCY IN BATAVIA. BRANCHES Bandoeng Weltevreden Rangoon Bandjermasin Kota-Radja Semarang* Bombay (Acheen)555 words
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Advertisement611 1931-03-25 3 NEDERLANDSCH IXDISCHE HANDELSBANK, N.V. Established 1863 at Amsterdam Authorised CapiUl Gldi. 100,000,000 (abont £8,500,000) Paid np Capital Glds. 65,000,000 (abont £4,600,000 Reserves Glds. 23,147,797 (about £2,350,U00 HEAD OFFICE AMSTERDAM BRANCH OFFICES THE IIAGUE, ROTTERDAM. OVERSEAS BRANCHES BATAVIA Head Office for Dutch East Indies. .SHANGHAI I Head Office for China and611 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Obituary44 1931-03-25 4 HENG .I.!1. K\ Committee Chinese Advisory Board und i.. iii_- Kuk, hx President of Chinese Cnam > oimaerca a:id recipient oi of Uoaonr. Leaving No. 6, Camming Street on Mar. 2V, l'J3l at 10.30 a.m. lvi interment at the Chinese Cemetery, Ball »Uer Uuaii.44 words
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Advertisement708 1931-03-25 4 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. There arc approximately seven words to a line nrd there is a flat rate charge of 26 c»r.(s yer line per insertion with A nlnbann of one dollar per insertion. Advertisements will be rccepted up to 10 a.m. .ir, th. day of issue. A fee of 2f. rents708 words
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Advertisement867 1931-03-25 4 BOARD— RESIDENCE. Vacancies. »r1p. double, 31, Cairnhill Rd. ROU.MS w.tiiout board from {50 with board trim *i:!5 monthly. Uroevenor Hotel. SMALL FLAT batn ImNT). Ridiculously cheap. Boaid optl. ("all ."> p.m. 2. Llcyd Rci. SINGLE FURNISHED ROOM, verandah attache.!. Board. Mrs. (Jritfith-Jnn-.es, 25C, Onhard Road. SCOTIA, No. 11, 3cott3 Rd.867 words
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Advertisement464 1931-03-25 4 HOUSES, FLATS TO LET. TO LET, No. 3S, Bcetta Koad. A;-l Caieweskll, .li. Dhoby Ghaat. TO LET, 2 new modern bungalows at AnBullia Park. Apply Ancullia Co. TO LKT, BnagakrW -2, Bal:r.oral Crest-en:. Apply Dt. U, Balm raj EoeA TO LET, flat in Amber Mansions, (Penan;;! Lane side). Apply 2GO,464 words
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Advertisement598 1931-03-25 4 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET TO Lt:T. OFFiCEi at 4. Prince Street, to|> floor and No. 22, Raffles Place. Apply Koh Chew Ke?, 129, Killiney Road. 1O LEI. godown No. 47, Upper Hokitn Straet. 11. Nt Sl--0. A.rply pensnall; EkUte TruJl Agencies (19ST), Limited. TO LET, ground floor, 73, Cecil Street,598 words
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Advertisement675 1931-03-25 4 FOR SALE FURNITURE, FOB SALE. 4, Oxlcy Rise, (cround floor). ~MOUTRIE PIANO, like new. Will sell low. Call st 4, St. Thomas Walk. OFFICE FURNITURE, safe, filing cabiind ~eneral office equipment, nil good, tor tale by branch office closing down. Reply JOl, Straits Times. 1928 RIGHTONIAN BRAND HELMETS. Cood shape,675 words
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Advertisement522 1931-03-25 4 PUBLIC NOTICES RAILWAYS CHEAP RETURN TICKETS Issued During EASTER HOLIDAYS For full particulars sf<> Pasters. or Enquire at any Station. LYALL EVATT Messrs. \V. R. Kii^r and 11. J. W. Brown are authorised t<> Bfgo this firm per procuration. For Planters, Directors, Investors and Business Men. AN ECONOMIC VIEW OF522 words
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Advertisement1522 1931-03-25 5 Raffles Hotel Excellent Accommodation Available with Modern Sanitary Arrangements. This Evening 6.15. TEA DANCE MONIA LITTER'S CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA GRILL ROOM SPECIAL DISH TONIGHT HKAIBKI) AVI.KSBI XV DUCKLING WITH SI (,AR PEAS SAL'TE POTATOES. $1.75. TOMORROW DINNER and DANCE NOTICE Dancing on Saturday Nights Commences 9.30. Sea View Hotel All Rooms1,522 words
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Advertisement470 1931-03-25 5 GOULDS "PYRAMID" PUMPS eav^ Simplicity of design coupled with efficiency and sturdiness. All Sizes Stocked by |rENT R RA| Sole Agents for Malaya. Notice of Removal From April 1, 1931, THE SHANGHAI STAR CO. (LADIES TAILOR AND DRY CLEANERS) now next to Orchard Road Post Office, will be removed to470 words
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Advertisement265 1931-03-25 5 TENDERS. TENDERS SINGAPORE TURF CLUB. New Race Course, Hukit Timah. TENDERS are invited for the erection of Grandstand and other buildings. Plan! may be seen at our OlBce. The lowest or any tender may not be necessarily accepted. SWAN MACLAHIA', Architects, Hone Kons Hank Chambers. I If Someone Left You265 words
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Article, Illustration27 1931-03-25 6 Cohen (George Sidney) and Kelly (Charlie Murray) witness a devil dance in Africa for the first time in "The Cohens and the Kellys in Africa."27 words
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Article1029 1931-03-25 6 Our Film Correspondent - Our Film Correspondent.) (By A WOMAN' correspondent of the Malay Mail has replied to a question in one of my recent articl''.; a; to whether Amorican film stars can make love. She thir.Us that not among the round-faced, featureless lads with the ill-cut hair1,029 words
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Article, Illustration1502 1931-03-25 6 MARY PICKFORD I - MARY PICKFORD I BY (THE FAMOUS FILM STAR.) i"|NE of the things most difficult to bear in tho life of a famous person is_ the searchlight of publicity that is turned upon ail one's affairs. It just seems as if one can't have any privacy at1,502 words
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Article, Illustration22 1931-03-25 6 The popular English musical easaedy rtar Jack ISuclianan co-stars with Jeanettc Mac Donald in Monte Carlo coming to the Capitol shortly.22 words
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Article933 1931-03-25 6 VTORMA Shearer usually devotes her spare time on the set to dlsJoflM study or correspondence, although not infrequently she is said to be found at. a piano, idly fingering the keys as though seeking relaxation or inspiration in playing vagrant airs. Although tea-time Ll not933 words
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Advertisement35 1931-03-25 6 [1 FLAG BRAND 9 BRANDY From COGNAC (France). GUARANTEED MADE FROM GRAPE ALCOHOL. $30 per case of 12 quarts Duty included. For smaller quantities price in proportion. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. Sole Distributor G. AURELY Phone 6172.35 words
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Advertisement56 1931-03-25 6 Pdiest little Cine Camera in the world at a t' J price to suit your pocket. \K Your films will be developed with the utmost care within 24 V/A CT hour»— Free of chargr. iSvjr P^l Apply to any I'hoto Dealer or to LvDjj JJ DIETHEL.M CO., LTD., j Vss56 words
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Advertisement158 1931-03-25 7 6.15 TONIGHT 9.15 Here's Fresh and Sparkling Entertainment! DOROTHY MACKAILL IN "ONCE A SINNER" ONE MAN LOVED HER ANOTHER MARRIED HER— THEN THE PAST CAUGHT UP WITH THE PRESENT ALSO ON THE PROGRAMME Clark and McCullough IN "HIRED and FIRED" A Fox Movietone Programme. FRIDAY The World's Funniest Picture THE158 words
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Advertisement713 1931-03-25 7 RESERVE YOUR SEATS-PHONE 5261. 6.15 TONIGHT 9.15 MATINEE AT 3.15. 'ijgSS-'?*" £**lft'T- STANLEY SMITH NANCY CARROLL /^ii&i/t J^i/i FARAMOLNT MfffljiA/Vf P'CTURE A Brilliant Programme Supported by Scenes of the Great International Game SCOTLAND V WALES and EDDIE CANTOR in "BUYING A SUIT" Our Next Attraction EVELYN BRENT CLIVE BROOK in713 words
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Advertisement231 1931-03-25 7 6.15 TONIGHT 9.15 J Starting Wednesday for Two Days ■B Only The Screen's Most Adorable Sweetie ii NANCY CARROLL in |J Something Entirely New Lj THE DEVIL'S HOLIDAY SEE THE CHARMING COMEDIENNE W ■I As An Emotional Actress Egg in a story which will interest H and thrill you. U231 words
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SHIPPING NOTES.
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Article295 1931-03-25 8 Emblematic of South Africa's Progress. The bwntwi and innovations of the ■i liner Warwick Castle, the latest of the motorshipa added to the fleet of the i Line, w.'ie inspected by c large party agetrti and shippers, who journeyed from all parts of the country with this tpedal295 words
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Article134 1931-03-25 8 H.M.S. Cornwall to Arrive On April 28. I 'in fallowing warships are expected ti vi^it Singapore Arrive Apr. 10 from Hong Kong am Mil Apr. 14 for survey: H.M.S. Iroqnoia (Captain A. L. Jackson, R.N.) and li. M.s. "Herald" (Lt.-Comdr. N. A. C Hartjr, i:.N.) A rrive Apr.134 words
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Article52 1931-03-25 8 Indo-China, by Athos 11, due a Singapore 1 a.m. tomorrow. Prom China and Japan, by Mailra doe at Singapore tomorrow. Prom Holland and Germany, by Prin; der Nederlandwi, due at Singapore to morrow. Prom Europe (London mails dispatcher on Mar. 6) by Kohna, due at Penaru 8 a.m.52 words
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Article56 1931-03-25 8 aunts i"<>r 1930 of the Krian Rubbo: Plantations Cm. show profit of £834 (airiinst i'.p.lid for 1929), which, topi'ther with £4,70; it is prrpos.'d to i-arry forw;.r< t .i iliviilrml of 7 per cent. M i i added to reserve, and £9m d taxation naarr*. A crop o56 words
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Article40 1931-03-25 8 Spore London Left Ami. Patria Jan. 30 Feb. 21 moriß Feb. 6 Feb. 28 ban Jf Witt Feb. 6 Mar. 2 t jai. Feb. 13 Mar. 6 Ethiopia Feb. 12 Mai. 7 IV.tho* Feb. 26 Mar. 2340 words
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LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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Article597 1931-03-25 8 Samuel Montague and Co.'s Weekly Report. Samuel htaattC** :i"'' < >'* weekly bullion letter, dated London, l'el). 27>. state The Bank nf England K"l<l resSTTS ajrainrt notes amounted to £140,442.597 on Feb. IS (as compared with £140,r>27,9. r, 1 on the previous Wednesday;, and repres^nls a laenaai £7.i5:i,n2.".597 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article453 1931-03-25 8 Issue V'ai. Pd. Bayers. Sellers. D £1 Asam Kumbane 21/6 22/6 xd., tl £1 Austral Malay 19/- 20/- Ayer Hitam Tin 12/- 13/6 cd. tl £1 Bangrin Tin 13 '6 14 6 1 1 Batang Padang 0.10 0.16 1 I Batu Caves 0.40 0.60 1 1 Bukit Arang 0.36453 words
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Article262 1931-03-25 8 > al. Pd. Bayers. Sellers. 2 2 Alex. Brick Ords. 1.90 2.15 2 2 Alex. Brick Prafs. 2.12 Vi 2.2214 .1 fl Brit. Am. Tobacco 4.2.6 4.5.0 1 1 Central Engine 0Ji2\i 0.3714 00 50 Chinese Com. Bank 70.00 75.00 ■1 «1 Con. T. S. 7% Pref. 18/1 tt262 words
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Article124 1931-03-25 8 Mngapore Cold Storage 7 p.e. deb. of 1926 red. 1931-38 101 105 ci. -ingapore Munici-al 5 p.c. of 1901 red. 1930 $1,878,000 par. 6% prem ■Singapore Municipal 4Vi p.c. of 19G7 red. 1947 $1,600,000 01 par Singapore Municipal ihi p.c of 1909 red 1966 $1,000,000 96 par124 words
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Article380 1931-03-25 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's quotations. Today't Price Fraser Lyall Co. Evatt \llcnby ($1) 1.00 1.10 1.00 1.10. ilor Uajab $1 1 0.S0 0.90 0.75 0.85 V. Uitam i*l) 20 1.35 1.20 1.35 V Kuning ($1; 0.20 0.30 0.20 0.30 v. Malay ($2) 1 .Mil 1.45380 words
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Article188 1931-03-25 8 Programme of drills up to and for week ending Mar. 29 Wednesday, Mar. 25, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall. 'A" (M.G.) Co., Revision 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall, Ist Bn. S.S.V.F. (Recruits), Arms Drill; j.15 p.m., Drill, S.R.A. (V), Battery Parade. Thursday, Mar. 26, 5.15 p.m., Coy. H.Q.. "E" (Chinese)188 words
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Article66 1931-03-25 8 The following passengers are arriving, by ■.he Aeneas, which is due at Singapore o.i \pril 1 Mr. and Mrs. T. R. A. Windeatt, Miss 8. G. Stewart. Mrs. Exlev, Mr. G. Bixby, Mr. R. J. S»bv, Mr. H. R. Baxter, Mrs. C. Mills, Miss M. M. Maxwell, Miss M.66 words
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Article147 1931-03-25 8 BULAM, Brit., 441 tons, from Pen-ng- 25-' l. for Penan* 29-3. :CDENDALE, Brit., 1,002 tons, from Batavia 24-3, for Banka, Billiton, Java 28-3. ;ULL, Jap., 353 tons, from Bombay 25-3, foi Kobe 26-3. HAMBURG MARU, Jap., 3,158 tons, from Yokohama 25-3, for Bombay 26-3. HAI HING, Norw., 1,445147 words
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Article235 1931-03-25 8 Today. Pontianak (Khosfl IIu«':. i ..3 p.m. Djambi (Noorabar) 1 pjn. Djambi ilUbeio, pjn. banka Island. PladjO* ai. > Palcißj ban? (My i ti 3 p.m. I North, N.-Ka^t and N.-WMt Sumatra (Swartenhuudt 4 p.m. Tomorrow. Anamba and Nctuna i iScott Harlt] I 'J a.m. Penang, Provii.cc235 words
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Article99 1931-03-25 8 v. dm tday, March 2.">. Skip* alongside the Wharves ur expeewJ to arrive Entrance KEPPEL HARBOUR. Main Wharf Lch. Edith, Hasaroag, L<h. All it, Thedans. Oil Wharf Nil. Coal Wharf Nil. VLSSEI.S IN liBY LOCKS. Tanjong Parar. Albert Dock Concordia. Victoria Dock Nil. Keppcl Harbour. Kint'> Deck99 words
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Advertisement52 1931-03-25 8 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT REIVE ULLMANN begs to call your kind ATTENTION to his EXTRAORDINARY SALE 01 JEWELLERY and WATCHES of every description and of the best makes which is NOW TAKING PLACE at SPECIAL LOW PRICES with LIBERAL DISCOUNTS. THE BEST IS TO COME AND SEE RENE ULLMANN Capitol Buildings, Stamford52 words
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Advertisement26 1931-03-25 8 FORMIC ACID 90% ACETIC ACID (Glacial 99°/ 0 PARANITROPHENOL (P.N.P.) MANUFACTURED IN ENGLAND. IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES (MALAYA), LIMITED. Telegrams: "IMPKEMIX." 144, ROBINSON ROAD. Phone 5476. SINGAPORE.26 words
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Miscellaneous276 1931-03-25 8 MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily Weather Report. Bright Wind. Station. Temperature Rain- Sun- Relative Direc- Speed Weather. Max. Min. fall, thine. Humidity. tion. F. F. ins. hours. r /o m.p.h. Alor Star .95 74 0.49 4.9 85 Calm Fine Kota Bahru 92 74 Nil 10.5 75 SSW 2 Fine K. Trcngganu276 words
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Miscellaneous203 1931-03-25 8 RADIO NEWS. The Week's Programmes From Saigon Station. The broadcasting programme from the Saigon Radio station for the week are given below. Orchestral concerts arc from approximately 8.30 to 9.30 p.m. Wednesday. Chamber music by Radio Saigon soloists from 6.15 to 7.15 p.m. Thursday. Overture du Calif e dc Bagdad203 words
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Miscellaneous226 1931-03-25 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Wednesday. March 25. H. W. 1.0 a.m., 8 ft. 6 in. 2 p.m., 7 ft. 3 in. Singapore Diocesan Asscn., annual meeting, St. Andrew's School Hall, b.'M p.m. I. xilics Lawn Tennis dab, annual mi ■m Thursday, March 26. H. l.tr. a.m., 8 ft. 4 in.,226 words
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Article341 1931-03-25 9 Little Hope of Rubber Restriction. ERRATIC FLUCTUATIONS IN TIN. (By Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Wednesday, 10 a.m. Today's Prices Rubber. 11", cents, per lb. Tin, 12.') tons at NAM per picul. Yesterday'* Prices Rubber, London. 3 l ,d., down 3-16d. New tori.. 7 1 1 1-., down341 words
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Article125 1931-03-25 9 Tiu- accounts of the Gedo:ijr (Peraki Bobber Estate for th,- 12 months ended Oct. 31, shi.w a lot of L"1 > l (against :i act -".'i, which, deducted 'win i'-'.ic^ broogkt forward, htarea £JT« to be carried forward. -No dividend is declared (against .'> per cent.i. A125 words
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Article129 1931-03-25 9 The crop of ruimer harve«tcd by the Ratanul KmMht Estate for the year ended Brat. SO laat wai *****8 11... compared with 652,028 Ib. in thi- prarioos year. The net price realised for that iwrtion of the crop ..lil m MM. per Ih. (against ELBSd.), th" remainder129 words
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Article67 1931-03-25 9 1 he .1 \.i Bnmatra llandclinnatschnppij have received the following statistics regarding :ul. l. 1. .Xpert: from the undermentioned place* Total export! for February from D.E.I.' -'Mil ton*; ..f which to U.K.. 2,170 tons; I > torn X.M.S.. T.'.iTfi tons. Total \|x.ru for Fab-roan from Java, 4,947 tou>67 words
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Article36 1931-03-25 9 The estimated traffic receipts of the Imperial and International Communication-; for February, 1931 were £390,401 ■nd for February, 1930, £460,052. The Aggregate for the two months January and February were 1931, £803,369 1930, i1i7!»,507.36 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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Article910 1931-03-25 9 The Most Remunerative Of Safe Investments. INSURANCE IS STILL PROFITABLE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Feb. 26. The British Government has approved the latest tin restriction scheme in principle. The scheme is to apply to tin producers of the Dutch East Indies, Malaya, Nigeria, and Bolivia,910 words
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Article757 1931-03-25 9 Stabilisation Scheme. HANDSOME BENEFITS FOR GOVERNMENTS. In the past most rubber schemes have been wrecked on the restriction rock. It is now apparent that there <« little or no likelihood of the Dutch co-operating with British rubber producers for the restiction of rubber production, consequently some757 words
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Article61 1931-03-25 9 LaUit Cable London Spot Sheet l%4. per lb. New York Spot Sheet G. cents 7V4 per lb. I.8.S. equal to London Standard Spot lUndard R.S.S. on Tender April M °y April-June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec. Buyers UK 11% 12 12 12--Si 13% Seller 12 12Vi 12 H61 words
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Article1574 1931-03-25 9 ETIENNE FOUGERE - ETIENNE FOUGERE, BY DEVELOPMENT ALMOST WITHOUT EXAMPLE. (President of the International Silk t Federation.) c The world-wide crisis has greatly i affected those branches of industry con- nected with textiles and food products, t but those more or less belonging to the I luxury industries1,574 words
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Article497 1931-03-25 9 Large Orders at Cotton Exhibition. A MILE OF CLOTK EVERY 20 SECONDS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Manchester, Feb. "J5. The Manchester market has continur I to present a firmer appearance. Thi> upward movement in raw cotton prices has caused spinners and manufacturers :o advance their quotations. Buyers,497 words
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Article81 1931-03-25 9 Rugby, Mar. 23. Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam U.U\, Athens 375, Bombay Is. 5 27-32 d., Berlin 20.384, Brussels 34.895, Bucharest £17, Rio 3 9-16, Buenos Aires 39 1-K>. Copenhagen 18.164, Geneva 25.2!>>2, Helsingfois 193H, Hong Kong Is. o'<.d., Lisbon 108.25, Madrid 4r,.20. Milan 88.75 Vi, Monte Video :<6>4. NewBritish Wireless - 81 words
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Article28 1931-03-25 9 A cable to Lewis and Peat, Ltd., states that rubber stocks in London and Liverpool total 132,422 tons, an increase on the week of 1,359 tons.28 words
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Advertisement21 1931-03-25 9 House-Hunters should study the small advertisements on Page Foar of today's STRAITS TIMES your new home mty he mivertistd therm f21 words
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Advertisement35 1931-03-25 9 npO make a jelly X dainty and tempting, that will set quickly in any climate, that will be sure to please your guests, use— (erebos Jelly Crystals tuidfnt Aftnt* f MM. Dm*7 C*. U*., HnisJlH,35 words
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1154 1931-03-25 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MAR. 25, 1931. A NEW DEMOCRACY? The contrast between the political ■total of the territories compri:.inc British Malaya and that which he administers mint hive been very present in tlie mind of the Governor-General of the Philippines during his visit to this country. Mr. Dwiffht1,154 words
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Article18 1931-03-25 10 The Rev. A. E. Rostarick, of the Methodist College, Colpetty, is retiring after 47 years' work in Ceylon.18 words
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Article21 1931-03-25 10 Mr. L. B. Brunelli will address the Singapore Rotary Club on Friday on tht subject of "The Fascist View of raaeiam."21 words
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Article22 1931-03-25 10 Mr. William Green, retired headmaster of the Government Normal school, Moulmein, died at Thaton on Mar. 12 at the age of 70.22 words
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Article22 1931-03-25 10 After 34 years' service with the rail ways of India and Burma Mr. S. IV Hooley, deputy ag°nt, Burma Railways, has retired.22 words
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Article33 1931-03-25 10 The engagement is announced between Mr. Charles Arthur Atkins, of Behau. and Mary Joyce, only daughter of Mrs. J. M. Hayes of Joybui n Bangalore. India, and of the late Mr. Lancelot Hayes33 words
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Article36 1931-03-25 10 Mr. E. S. Dunn, of Swan and Duni; Ltd.. water engineers, Kuala Lumpur, and honorary secretary of the Engineering Association of Ma'.aya. is a passenger on the Antenor. Mr. Dunn is returning to Malaya in August.36 words
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Article139 1931-03-25 10 Commander C. B. Graham-Watson, D.5.0.. who qualified at the Staff College last year, has been appointed to the cruiser Suffolk, in China, which has become temporary flagship on that station now that the Kent has returned to England to refit and recommission. He enterrd Osborne College in January, 1907, and139 words
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Article923 1931-03-25 10 IS WAR IN EUROPE POSSIBLE Red Revolution Brewing In Germany. (Ey Professor Gilbert Murray. Regiu* Professor of Greek in the University of Oxford, and President of the League of Nations Union.) I A policy of ivar for any country would be wadncmt" the writer thinks, tmt, nUnrtkt lens, he feels923 words
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Article746 1931-03-25 10 IS IT A COMPLIMENT "The journalist, like the civil Mtvaat, is a jack of all trades and n none. In Malaya, it is the boast of our local pride that press and civil sorvk ere above the average. But if ever in the dim future the746 words
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Advertisement152 1931-03-25 10 SALE-SALE-SALE-SALE-S JOHN LITTLE'S S GREAT ANNUAL I SALE TWO WEEKS ONLY A Commencing Monday, March 30th. A Is DON'T MISS —This WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY! —for GENUINE REDUCTIONS —and REAL BARGAINS! JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR AND PENANG. DlioND RING BRAND Mill SWEETENED CONDENSED. -sz^jl^l^*"*^ Diamond Rin.tj152 words
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Advertisement64 1931-03-25 10 -634NORTH BRIDGE TOAD. TENG SENG GUAN. EsUMishiHl 1905. T. K. K.'S TYRES AND TUBES. 26 x 3.50 5 9..~)0 $2.00 27 x 4.40 $11.50 J2..V) 29 x 4.40 SU -,n $2.50 9 28 x 1.95 $17.00 |tji mnwimiimiiUßHUßnii ASK FOR AND SEE THAT fOU GET THE BEST "Spey Royal" FINE64 words
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187 1931-03-25 11 LEADING DUTCH INTERESTS OPPOSE RESTRICTION. SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST. Dutch Opposition To Restriction. NON-CO-OPERATION. Decision of Four Big Companies. London, >far. 25. ling to the Financial Times' Amsterdam correspondent the question of rubber restriction appears to be again in the balance. A meeting of the Dutch Rubber Committee has beenReuter - 187 words
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Article143 1931-03-25 11 Bill to Legalise Trades Unions Shelved. ToUo, Mar. 14 Both the Labour Union Bill and the Labour Disputes Bill, which passed the House, hai c 'c en sbelvi ii by the Upper lion ie in the committee I abour in on v ill, li ref( re, continue143 words
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Article92 1931-03-25 11 Used to Christen The Nautilus. New York. Mar. li. Cracked ice, symbolical of the frozen nmth. was used by Lady Wilkina and Mr. l .lean Jni Verne when they jointly christened the Nautilus, Sir Hubert Wilkins decline;! to use champagne out of respect for the Prohibiiw. Reuter. The92 words
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Article46 1931-03-25 11 Prevailing Corruption To Be Investigated. Albany. Mar. -1. The New York State Senate lias passed a Hill approving a comprehensive legislative investigation into the prevailing corruption in New York City. lar measure was defeated last month for the !a.-k of two votes, Renter.Reuter - 46 words
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Article45 1931-03-25 11 Police Fire Medical Students Wounded. Madrid, Mar. 24. A number of medical students from the University were wounded by shots Brad by the police to quell a riot in which the students burned b iches, chain and pictures and dislocated traffic. Kcuter.45 words
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Article50 1931-03-25 11 Mr. J. Pierpor.t Morgan Said To be Negotiating. New York, Ma:-. M. Mr. J, Pierpont Morgan is negotiating v.ith the Spanish Government fora er< lit 0,000, in which it ii expected that British and French bankers will participate. The negotiation! are still in the formative stages, Keuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article76 1931-03-25 11 WILL COMMONWEALTH DEFAULT Funds Must be Obtained From London. Canberra, Mar. 24. Unless the Commonwealth Government obtains funds from London by June 20 public default is inevitable declared the Federal Treasurer, Mr. E. G. Theodore, in introducing, in the House of Representatives, a Bill to amend the Commonwealth Bank Act.Reuter - 76 words
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Article231 1931-03-25 11 Woman Leaves Millions To Charity. New York, Mar. 24. The Methodist Theological Seminary at .ing has been bequeathed $12,000,000 out of the 1100,000,000 estate of the nonagenarian, Miss Ella Wendel, "the lordiest and richest woman in the world,'' wi-o diod on Mar. 11. of the estate goesReuter - 231 words
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Article120 1931-03-25 11 Big Break in U.S.A. Wheat Futures. Chicago, Mar." 24. June wheat broke twelve cents (gold), closing ten cents town at 67 cents a bushel. July-September finished Vh and 1% cents lower. March-May and February showed little change. Reuter. An earlier message from Chicago (also elated Mar. 2!) read:120 words
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Article92 1931-03-25 11 Founder of Forward To Fill Vacancy. Rugby, Mar. 24. Mr. Thomas Johnston, the Parliamentary Under-Secreaary for Scotland, has 1 een appointed Lord Privy Seal in succession to the late Mr. Vernon Hartshorn. Mr. Johnston first entered the House of Commons nine years ago as the Labour Member92 words
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Article173 1931-03-25 11 VOTES FOR WOMEN." I'pper House in Japan Rejects New Bill. Tokio. Mar. 24. In at COld lllfO with expectations the Bill proposing to grant local franchise to women which had passed the Lower on Feb. SB was heavily defeated in the L' pper House. Reuter. An earlier r.'-ssage (dated Tokio,173 words
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Article170 1931-03-25 11 Sultan's Nephew Killed. FOUND DEAD WITH HIS WIFE. Johore Bharu was the scene of a shooting tragedy on Monday afternoon, involving the death of a member of the Royal family and his wife. It appears that shortly after 1.30 p.m. the bodies of Ungku Mohamed bin170 words
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Article55 1931-03-25 11 New England State And The Feeble-Minded. Montpslier (Vermont) Mar. 24. The feeble-minded and the insane will have to subiiiit to sterilisation if. as is probable, the Governor assents to the new Bill passed by the State legislature. Renter. ont the north-westernmost of th.' New Ensiard Statss of the American55 words
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Article119 1931-03-25 11 Shanghai Resident's Fatal Cigarette. Shanghai, Mar. 11. Mr. WiHiar.i James Young, affectionately known in sporting circles as Paddy Young," was found dead in his bedroom at the St. Joseph's Club here yesterday. It appears that ho went to bed she-rtiy after midnight smoking a cigarette, which ignited119 words
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Article100 1931-03-25 11 Unconditional Abolition to Be Enforced. Shanghai, Mar. 21. It is reported that the Central Government is determined to enforce the unconditional abolition of extra-territoriality, in accordance with its previous declaration. Sin Kuo Mm. Another source states that the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Central Political Council is reported to100 words
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79 1931-03-25 11 SOUTH KIANGSI REDS. Cantonese Leader Plans Double Attack. Hong Kong, Mar. 24. Geneial Chang Kwang-ngai, the Cantonese leader who recently want to South Kiangsi to take charge of the antiCommunist drive from the south, has decided te attack N'ingtao and Yutao from two directions. Two of the Communist leaders, PangSin Kuo Min - 79 words
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75 1931-03-25 11 SPANISH NORTH AFRICA. Plot to Smuggle in Arms And Ammunition. Madrid, Mar. 25. The raising of the censorship has revealed a reported plot to smuggle arms and ammunition into the Spanish Protectorate of North Africa. The newspapers are featuring stories of the reseat arrest of a number of prominent MoorsReuter - 75 words
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77 1931-03-25 11 PRINCE OF WALES. Enthusiastic Welcome At Santos, Brazil. Santos (Brazil), Mar. 21. I The Prince of V airs and Pi ir.ee Oca-go reached Santos today in the steamship Alcantara. They were met by officials and a huge and enthusiastic crowd, including practically the whole cf the B:itish Colony. British Wireless.77 words
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Article326 1931-03-25 11 Secret Meeting Decision. SIR JOHN SIMON WALKS OUT EARLY. London, Mar. 25 There will be no form of pact between the Liberals and the Government but the Liberals promise to give the Government general support, conditional on the Government pursuing a number of specified lines of policy326 words
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Article99 1931-03-25 11 French Officer and N.C.Os. Murdered. Rabat, Mar. 25, Frenchmen throughout Morocco have been horrified by the news of an affray which occurred on Mar. 22, at the French o-.itpost of Aguelcu, on the. North Tad' i front, in which the lieutenant commanding thr; cutpo.-t and two X. 0.05.99 words
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Article178 1931-03-25 11 Estate Loses Two Managers In Six Months. (From Our Own Correspo:i:lont.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 24 The death took place last night at hi 3 bungalow, on EAngham Fstate. nor Kuala Lumpur, of Mr. Alwyn Thomas Jenner. who has been acting manager there since the beginning of November. Mr.178 words
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Article63 1931-03-25 11 Death of Secretary of Board Of Education Rugby, Mar. 21. The Permanent Secretary of the Board of Education, -ir Aubery Symoads, died toil morning, apred 57. British Wireless. Sir Aubrey Vere Symonds had been at Seer* tary to the Board of Education since 1925. Prior to that,63 words
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Article368 1931-03-25 11 ARE EUROPE'S NERVES' ON EDGE Austro-German Customs Union Comments. Rugby, Mar. LI 1. Pending 1 fuller official information as to its scope the attitude of the British Government toward the preliminary agreement for a Customs Union between Austria and Germany is necessarily one of cautious reserve, not unmixed with surpriseReuter - 368 words
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Article159 1931-03-25 11 Rumoured to be Planning Similar Agreement. Paris, Mar. 25. The possibility iof a customs agreement between Italy and Hungary, similar to that between Austria and Germany, is mentioned by Le Journal, which suggests that the visit of Count Karoyli, the Hungarian Foreign Secretary, to Rome at theReuter - 159 words
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Article193 1931-03-25 11 Prices Held Up by the Quota Scheme. Writing on Mar. 1G in the r.M.S. Bulletin of Mining Statistics, Mr. J. Luvett said •'The output from the F.M.S. for February, contrary to expectations showed a large increase over the figure for the corresponding month of last year. The193 words
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Article44 1931-03-25 11 Demand for a Democratic Constitution. Shanghai, Mar. Mi The Mongolians are demanding a constitution which will provide for selfdetermination, local autonomy, the protectiorf of racial minorities and of the Mongols livelihood and the promotion of educational and cultural advancement. Sin Kuo Mm.Sin Kuo Min - 44 words
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Article1226 1931-03-25 11 Dissatisfaction with Their Working. MR. TEALE'S VIEWS. Question of Secession From Schemes. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Mar. 21. Local Health Boards came in for considerable criticism at the meeting of the Central Health Board on Mar. 10, the minutes of which have just been issued,1,226 words
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Advertisement65 1931-03-25 11 I TODAY'S FEATURES. Page I.i War in Europe Possible? —By Gilbert Murray 10 Our Laaisa Letter 17-18 Insurance (lain 14 Review of Trade in Solangor 14 lost Dos Case 14 I'ulau Brar.i Defeat Gloucester 13 This Years Wisdcns U Today's Commercial Cup Final IS English Cotton Trade 9 Notes on65 words
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Article1906 1931-03-25 12 Suit Against Local Brokers. SERIOUS CHARGES. FALSE REPRESENTATIONS ALLEGED. Some remarkable evidence was given it. the continued hearing yesterday of the suit brought by Brinkmann and Co. before .■Mr. Justice Terrell against Lewis and Peat. Ltd., claiming $111,000 odd damages for alleged false representations1,906 words
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Article89 1931-03-25 12 Remuneration of Home Agents A meeting of the Municipal Commissioners will be held in the Board Room Mar. 27 at 2.15 p.m. The agenda includes nuisance and building notices and consideration of the report by sub-committee (as amended by committee no. 7) on the mode of home agents'89 words
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Article45 1931-03-25 12 ■grrfc from the N.E.I, to Singapore on Mar. 24, yere Jhr. A. Yap Karnebeek. Mr. Aboebaka, Mr. Monad and Mr. M. P. Pattist. Passenger* from Singapore to the N.E.I, on Mar. 25 were —Mr. J. Van de Bos and Mr. M. P. Pat-45 words
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Article52 1931-03-25 12 Going to Vienna for Rotary Conference. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Mar. 25. The Straits Echo understands that the Hon. Mr. P. M. Robinson is going to Vienna soon, probably in April. While there he will take part in thje International Rotary Conference, as the representative52 words
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Article17 1931-03-25 12 The R.A.F. Rainbows will give a concert tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the Wesley Hall.17 words
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Article41 1931-03-25 12 There will be a concert by the Methodist Girls' School at the Victoria Theatre, on Saturday, Mar. 28, at 5.15 p.m. when sketches entitled The Prince Who Was A Piper and The Seventh Day Of The Seventh Moon will be given.41 words
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Article457 1931-03-25 12 Ominous Indian Comment. RESENTMENT AT THREE EXECUTIONS. New Delhi, Mar. 24 When England talks of a settlement there will be the corpse of Bhagat Singh between us lest we forget." This reference by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru to the hanging of the Lahore conspiracy yesterday indicatesReuter - 457 words
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544 1931-03-25 12 Fixed to Take Place Next December. The Archbishop of Goa, Dom Teotonio Manuel Kibeiro Vieira de Castro, who is .also the Primate and Patriarch of the East, has officially announced that the exposition of the body of Saint Francis Xavier will take place next December.544 words
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Article136 1931-03-25 12 Man on Murder Charge Who Speaks Pushtu. The Assize Court yesterday had to be adjourned for a day owing to the difficulty in getting a person who could interpret Pushtu, the language spoken by the tribesmen en the North-West Frontier of India. Golam Akbar, a frontier man, was136 words
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Article94 1931-03-25 12 Heart Attack and Confined To Palace. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Mar. 25. H. R. H. Prince Purachatra of KambEengbejra, a brother of the King of Siam, has had a heart attack and is confined to Ban Dok Mai palace, Luang Road. Prince Purachatra is 49 years of94 words
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Article64 1931-03-25 12 Revenue-Producing Tariffs Strictly Taboo. Rugby, Mar. 24 The Parliamentary Secretary for the Treasury, in the House of Commons today, refused to recommend to the Government that a Cabinet Committee should be established to make an immediate inquiry into the possibility of adopting, in Great Britain, revenue producingBritish Wireless - 64 words
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Article42 1931-03-25 12 Raised on Rice and Many Other Articles. New York, Mar. 24 A message from Santiago de Chile states tHat the Government has announced increases in the tariff on a number of articles, including newsprint, rice, sugar and coffee. Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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Article260 1931-03-25 12 An Infantry Revolt. BARRACKS SHELLED AND REBELS SUBDUED. New York. Mar. -I. A message from Lima state-! that a reign of terror, lasting four hours, was established yesterday evening when three infantry companies revolted and fought the Government forces, only surrendering after their headquarters had260 words
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Article172 1931-03-25 12 How It Is Observed In The Breach. Rugby, Mar. 24. The President of the Hoard of Trade, Mr. William Graham, replying to questions asked in the House of Common-; concerning the tariff truce and the recent coi-ference at Geneva, s.-iid he had repeatedly emphasised that he had alwaysReuter - 172 words
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Article154 1931-03-25 12 Prison for Not Reporting Smallpox Case. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. Mar. 2~>. Two Chinese were each fined $50 her today for failing to give information of smallpox cases with tho least practical delay. There was a third case against Lee Tong Lam, who pleaded he did154 words
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Article132 1931-03-25 12 Interesting Experiment In Hampshire. Rugby, Mar. M, A new international flying school will open at Hamble, near Southampton, next. month where a company, headed l>y AirMarshal Sir John Higgin*. and registered as Air Service and Training Limited, will supply a course of instruction and training similar to132 words
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Article20 1931-03-25 12 LOOK IN— OR LOOK OUT. Let advertising do more heavy work. A "going business" (hat slops advertising is soon gone."20 words
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Advertisement34 1931-03-25 12 BRIGHTEN YOUR HOME WITH BRUSHING Obtainable from the following local retailers. WHITEAWAY LAIDLAW CO., LTD. BORNEO MOTORS, LTD. HOCK HOE CO., Orchard Road. HIGH STREET PROVISION STORES. Sole Importers me BORNEO COMPANY LIMITED. MALAYA.34 words
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Article529 1931-03-25 13 Regiment's Falling-Off In Form. I'ulau lirani 2: Gloucester* 0. Although the exchange:; were brisk and vigorous, there was nothing brilliant in the First Division match played at the Road Slailiui.i yesterday afternoon between Pulau Brani and the Gloucestcr■hire Regiment. Hard knocks were triven nnd taken in529 words
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Article28 1931-03-25 13 Cup Finalist Defeated By Grimsby Town. London, Mar. 121. In a First Division thatch played today. Grimsby Town Sunderland by two goal 3 to one. Renter.Reuter - 28 words
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Article68 1931-03-25 13 Playing on the S.C.F.A. ground yesterday, the Antrlo-Chinese Secondary School defeated the Amateur Athletic Association bj Early in the first half Sim Lim scored for the A.A.A., and the school equalised through Kee Sianjj. In the second half p< als were scored by Teck Han, Khik68 words
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Article34 1931-03-25 13 Dr. Raganathaa, Syed Ahmed AlsagofT and Mi Tay I.ian Teck have been nominated to service on the Jalan Besar Stadium tub-committee. Mr. S. G. Hacker has been nominated to the sub-committee by the S.A.KA.34 words
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Article368 1931-03-25 13 Cash Prizes For Tientsin. Dublin, Mar. 24. The feverish interest in the draw for the Irish Hospitals sweepstake on the Grand National was betokened by thousands of people assembling outside the Mansion House hours before the hour fixed for the draw, while inside hundreds, including many foreigners,368 words
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Article190 1931-03-25 13 Commercial Cup Finalists To Meet Again. Today should see the conclusion of this f.iason'!. campaign for the Inter-Com-mercial Cup, when the finalists, the General Electric Co. and Fraser and N'eave's, will meet for the third time to fight for possession of the trophy at the Anson Road190 words
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Article540 1931-03-25 13 S.C.C. Tournament Results. The following were the results of yesterday's play in the S.C.C. tournament ('hampionithip Preliminary. I). E. L. Anderson beat R. M. Duff, 6—l, I P. 11. Stewart-Brown beat S. H. McMurray. C 2. S. E. Newbcry vs. J. G. Boojjerd (postponed O. W. Gilmour vs.540 words
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Article241 1931-03-25 13 Club Easily Defeats The Indo-C'eylonese. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Mar. 23 The Malacca Club won. their first cricket match this season, when they defeated the Indo-Ceylonese by 80 runs. Scores Malacca Club. —-Vowler b Perera 5, Burnh-ani b Perera 4, Wainwright c Chandrapala b Perera 1, R.241 words
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Article15 1931-03-25 13 The Sepoy Lines Golf Club men's monthly medal (stroke) competition will be played this week-entf15 words
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Article395 1931-03-25 13 Balance of Liabilities Over Assets. The report of the committee of the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club for the year ended Dec. 31. 1930, to be presented at the annual meeting today at 6.30 p.m.. states the income and expenditure account for the year shows a deficit of $412.39395 words
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Article87 1931-03-25 13 Hard Fight in Professional Debut With Hunter. W. T. Tilden and Francis T. Hunter made their first appearance as professionals when they met in a match at Punta Gorda, Florida. Tilden beat Hunter 6—3,6 3, 6—4, 3—6, 7—5. Tilden, Hunter and Emmett Pare, who turned professional recently, will87 words
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Article58 1931-03-25 13 Horses Scratched from Today's Events. The following horses have been scratched for today's events at the Selangor Turf Club spring meeting Race No. 2.— Little Harmony, Marco. Race No. 3. Gold Or, Tora, Raffledom, Tiffin, Musketeer, Green Lane. Race No. 4.— First Call, Prowess. Race No. 5. Sweet58 words
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Article53 1931-03-25 13 Exhibition Matches on Friday At Lion City King. There will be sparring exhibitions on Friday at the Lion City Ring at 5 p.m. in which Kid Gabo, Chua Lai, Y. Mutsu and Little Lewis will participate. The boxers have been billed to meet in fly-weight and featherweight matches53 words
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Article47 1931-03-25 13 Further Ties in S.C.C. Tournament. The following ties will be played in the S.C.C. volunteer snooker tournament today*:— BL J. Riches and Roy S. Wilson vs. W. Keiworthy and H. E. Howe. T. M. Smellie and G. Pritchett vs. J. E. Wills and Vaughan Jones.47 words
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Article146 1931-03-25 13 The annual meeting of the Chinese Association was held on Saturday when the following officials were elected President, Mr. Cheong Koon Seng vicepresidents. Dr. H. T. Wee, Dr. Loh Poon Lip, Mr. Chua Keh Hai and Mr. H. W. Chung hon. secretary. Mr. Loh Ah Fong hon. asst.146 words
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Article77 1931-03-25 13 Wednesday, March 25. Footbalb Commercial Cup final, G.E.C. vs. "F. and N., second replay, A.R. St.; S-.A.F.A. 2nd Div. Ho Hong vs. S. Cattle T. Co., V.M.C.A. Warders vs. Post Office, Warders; Reservs Div. Chinese "A" vs. R.A., S.R.C. S.C.C. Tour. A.P.C. vs. 8.8.1, and L. and Eng.,77 words
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Article1039 1931-03-25 13 Wisden's Almanack For 1931. (Ky John Ayre.) English cricket, the sages tell us, is in a bad way. Australia and South Afrits are now supreme, and the world waits with interest to see whether the South Africans, with their youth and keei. can find1,039 words
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Advertisement44 1931-03-25 13 GREATEST ARTISTS FINEST RECORDINGS It is only possible to obtain such artists as KREISLER, HEIFITZ, GALLI-CURCI, TITO SCHIPA, LEVITSKI, MOISIEWITCH, CORTOT, ROSA PONSELLE, etc., on "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" RECORDS. 8. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Hone Kong.) "H. M. V." SPECIALISTS RAFFLES PLACE SLNGAPORE.44 words
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Advertisement111 1931-03-25 13 l\ IMI Ml LJ VI !l\ I I n |I t J -I '1 1 THE NEW Singer Super Six The New Singer super Six In additipn to graceful exteris an illustrious example of nai beauty the Singer super British engineering skill and JV"' "2^ faultlPss Tar c -aftsmarKhin 60.M.P.H.111 words
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Article1368 1931-03-25 14 Money Going to China. NEED TO WATCH CREDIT POSITION (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 24. A warning that the credit position must be carefully watdted in view of the remittance of local capital to China for speculative purposes was uttered by Mr. \V.1,368 words
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Article280 1931-03-25 14 Mr. W. Balfour Pigjje and Miss E. E. Coutts The wedding took place at the Proshyterian Church on Monday of Mr. William Balfour Pigge, of the Bingspore Improvement Trust, only (.on of Mr. and Mrs. James S. Pijrge, of Aberdeen, to Miss Eleanor Elizabeth Contta, Mil daughter of280 words
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Article1487 1931-03-25 14 Misappropriation Charge. FINE OF $100 IMPOSED BY MAGISTRATE. "He promised to come round to my house in a couple of days time and pay me the reward but instead a police inspector came there and arrested me on a warrant for stealing the dog and I1,487 words
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Article153 1931-03-25 14 Magazine Started by The Students Volume one number one of the Raffles College Magazine has appeared. As Dr. R. O. Winstedt says in an introduction, it is in the natural course of things. The students have contributed liberally and their stories, essays and poems cover many aspects. There153 words
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Article563 1931-03-25 14 Show to be Held This Week In Singapore. The first number of the Malayan Orchid Keview, which is published by the Malayan Orchid Society, makes very interesting reading, not only for members of the society but for others who may be attracted by this hobby.563 words
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Advertisement108 1931-03-25 14 on your nexf leave! Consider Motorways' method of travel. Motorways' unique service makes it possible for you to tour Europe or the British Isles at your ease in luxuriously appointed motor Pullman Saloons, seated in your own armchair, at your own window, at a moderate cost, whK-h includes first-class hotel108 words
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Advertisement45 1931-03-25 14 r y BF •>•*• m m they're mild, cool and do not affect my throat CRAVENA CORK-TIPPED VIRGINIA CIGARETTES The ON L V Cigarettes Made Specially to Prevent Sore Throats MADE IN LONDON Sol? Agents:— HUTTENBACH LAZARUS x& Sons, Ltd. Singapore. Penang, Ipoh. Kuab Lumpur. CA.I*45 words
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Article920 1931-03-25 15 Currency Commission. ENTERTAINED AT ROTARY TIFFIN. The scope Commission, and the was <l< iii Lumpur Rot j .11 1\ P. H. Eteehiel, C.M.G., who ii one of the Comm hile Mr. <;. L. M. son, 0 8.E., wl o Comm I held b1 >'■ Mr. S.920 words
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Article1365 1931-03-25 15 Alleged Breach Of Contract. The hearing was continued yesterday f.fternoon of the case in which Mr. V. M. Quintal is suing the Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. for $1,000 for alleged breach of contract. The claim arose from a collision on Aug. 1, 1930, in which the1,365 words
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Article260 1931-03-25 15 HONEY." Bright Musical Comedy Film At the Capitol. (By Our Film Correspondent.) With tuneful melody, good lyrics and a bright airy musical comedy plot Honey," which opened at the Capitol last night ought to get over." Nancy Carroll is more versatile in this than in any of her previous pictures.260 words
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Article138 1931-03-25 15 Results of Voting for And Against. (From Our Own Correspondent,) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 25, The acting Senior Warden of Mines has issued a statement of the results of .he voiing for ..n.i against restriction by tin producers in reply to the questionnaire if last January. The voting was138 words
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Article39 1931-03-25 15 King Drives Through London. Rugby, Mar. 24. The King held the second levee of th? year at Saint James's Palace today, driving in state from Buckingham Palace iccompanied by the Sovereign's escort of Horse Guards.39 words
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Article43 1931-03-25 15 Cheered on His Return By Young Monarchists. Madrid, Mar. 24. King Alfonso has returned from London. He was lustily cheered by a crowd of young Monarchists as he drove to the Palace with the Queen and Royal Family. Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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Article79 1931-03-25 15 At the annual mestin;,' of the Wa'.es Minstrels the following officials were elected president, Chua Swa Chwee, vice-presidents, Yeo Wah Hin, Lim Bah Kow, Wee Yit Cao and Tan Nghee Wah; hon. secretary, Quek Teck Kiat hon, treasurer, Lim Seek Choon hon. auditor, Chia Keng Poh hon. club supt., Tay79 words
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Miscellaneous167 1931-03-25 15 Today 1 s Crossword Puzzle, I F I 3I 3 I* Pi! 5 P-l 4*4 I 7I 7 I "I 1 ~~P II_i! m ii M _^_iIL it__ii_ _j _i§ $M—.M Sv*--;-:.' Sy Wm 3s 59 "K> $P*' ~BL_B r _B_!_ w J r yrX: rZ£ ~-f, s ti ri167 words
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Article1126 1931-03-25 16 Heated Scene in Court. I WILL NOT WITHDRAW A SINGLE WORD." The question as to whether a person accused of armed gang robbery should be allowed bail pending his trial was the subject of a vigorous argument by Mr. S. C. Goho before Mr. G. E.1,126 words
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Article437 1931-03-25 16 Journey Into Unknown China. Further details of the proposed French scientific motor-car expedition into unknown parts of China, mentioned in the Straits Times last Saturday, are now known. The motor-cars to be used have been specially built at the Citroen works for the leaders of the expedition M.437 words
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Article298 1931-03-25 16 Disappearance of Birds From Balik Pulau. References to the disappearance of many forms of wild life and the unpopularity of the method adopted to deal with malaria v.-ere made before the Wild Life Commission when sitting sit Balik Pulau. 11. Sleyman bin Mat Taib, for 30 years a298 words
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Article111 1931-03-25 16 Seaman Who Refused to Go To Sea. Edward Charles Green, a member of the crew of the s.s. Lucerna, was on Monday, at the Marine Court, sentenced to ten weeks' rigorous imprisonment and ordered to forfeit six days' wages by Capt. Geoffrey Freyberg, for wilful disobedience of111 words
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Article73 1931-03-25 16 Cotton-Spinning Trade Of Lancashire. London, Mar. 24. The Lancashire Cotton Corporation is issuing, on- Mar. 27, £2,000,000 worth of -i\-yi-ai- ti' 2 per cent, first mortgage debentures. The proceeds of the issue will be used partly for the reconditioning and modernising of the mills which the Corporation has acquiredReuter - 73 words
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Article307 1931-03-25 16 Question of Children's Legitimacy. (i-'rom Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Mar. 24 There was further argument in the Supreme Court today in connection with the estate of the late Mohamed Noordin. Sometime ago Mr. Justice Sproule had before him a suit in which Mohamed Surat and others,307 words
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Article172 1931-03-25 16 ONCE A SINNER. Slick Sophistication at The Alhambra. Once a Sinner," another of those slick, sophisticated marital dramas American producing makes so entertaining, M being shown at the Alhambra. It is the story of a girl with a past whose husband had refused to hear her confession befoie marriage. After172 words
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Article323 1931-03-25 16 Monday, Mar. 16. H. E. Dwight F. Davis, GovernorGeneral of th: 1 Philippine Islands, and party left for Kuala Lumpur by the night mail train at 8.:)0 p.m. Tuesday, Mar. 17. His Excellency and Mrs. Scott were the guests of the St. Patrick's Society at a Jinner given323 words
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Article35 1931-03-25 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 25. The Jelai litigation case, which wa3 resumed yesterday, has been postponed until Thursday owing to the indisposition of Sir Lancelot Elphmstone, the Chief justice.35 words
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Advertisement109 1931-03-25 16 MORRIS MOTORS LIMITED after exhaustive tests by their technical engineers OFFICIALLY APPROVE WAKEFIELD for all MORRIS Models. C. C. WAKEFIELD CO, LTD. (Incorporated in England) SINGAPORE I'ENANG. EXACT EXPOSURE READING AT A GLANCE WITH THE JUSTOPHOT. Price $14.00. Full particulars from SINGAPORE PHOTO CO., sj.s, high street. Singapore. Goodrich Cavalier109 words
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Article4311 1931-03-25 17 Malayan Goods on Exhibition British Industries Fair. THE NATIONAL ANTHEM. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 26. Spring teema to be at hand, for ulie weather ;s; s definitely milder, but thi; King. 'il very properly continue* to take cave of hi:n-ell. <liil not care to lace4,311 words
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Advertisement106 1931-03-25 17 The British Malaya Trustee and Executor Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements krid Itccistered under The Trust Companies Oniinance l!>2u) is prepared to act as EXECUTOR ADMINISTRATOR TRUSTEE CUSTODIAN TRUSTEE ATTORNEY OR AGENT The Company has funds at its disposal which it is willing to lend at reasonable rates106 words
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Article950 1931-03-25 18 PEN AN G LETTER. Census Difficulties. WHALE STORY TURNS OUT TO BE TRUE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Mar. 31. It is learnod that recently in Penang there have been four instances of peopb being bitten by dogs, and in each case the victims were wise950 words
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1289 1931-03-25 18 CEYLON LETTER Laxity in Department Of Attorney-General. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Colombo, Mar. 14. At two trials during the week the Attorney-General's Department has come in for severe criticism. In the first case a woman and all her relatives, who lived in the same1,289 words
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Article113 1931-03-25 18 Safe Keys Taken From Manager. Palm Beach, Florida, Mar. 11. One of the biggest jewel robberies in recent years occurred here last night. The sheriff's office said that jewels with an estimated worth of from $650,000 to $750,000 were stolen from the Palm Beach .store of Charlton113 words
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Article1340 1931-03-25 19 PROF ALEXANDER ERSKINE - PROF ALEXANDER ERSKINE BY MIRACLES OF HYPNOTISM (THE FAMOUS NEUROLOGIST AND HYPNOTIST) WHEN I was a boy I discovered that I possessed the power of healing by Suggestion and I used to make-, nil kinds of experiments on my schoolfellows. It is hereditary. My uncle,1,340 words
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Article308 1931-03-25 19 Scheme to Meet Claims Of Creditors. At Bankruptcy Buildings, Carey Street, London, the creditors met under the receiving order made against Sir Thomas Beecham, described as of Grosvenor House, Park Lane, W. Mr. Walter Boyle, Senior Official Receiver, said that the previous meeting was adjourned to give308 words
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Advertisement664 1931-03-25 19 VICTIMS OF THE SLUMP. Can You Help These Men? In accordance with the offer made in the Notes of the Day column we give publicity to the following appeals tor work from men who are unemployed as a direct result of the 'lump. The Editor will be pleased to place664 words
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Advertisement604 1931-03-25 19 CHINESE. Assistant storekeeper and shipping clerk Nearly ten years with one firm. Apply, Unemployed 70A. CHINESE. Straits-born Hokkien. Thoroughly competent book-keeper and typist with knowledge of correspondence. Speaks fluent English, Malay and several Chinese dialects. Former employers gone into liquidation. Will accept any appointment, anywhere, at moderate salary. Apply, Unemploved604 words
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Advertisement201 1931-03-25 19 MALAYALEE. Aged 23. Experienced as estate office clerk. Apply, Unemployed 59A. CEYLONESE. Aged 36, has had 16 years' experience of tapping, curing (including sole crepe) and all kinds of general work including tracing contour drains. Had charge of a division on several occasions. Apply, Unemployed 49 A. CEYLONESE. Aged 30201 words
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Advertisement415 1931-03-25 20 j: OCEAN MOTOR POLICIES DITTO The world over more x-rw tons are hauled on can haul Goodyear Tyres than More Ol\ 'TiJi I 77,,^ T^ on any other make. g~\ vrkn J'^^^^^V^ DITTO MAKES Goodyear onK (f copies direct WA K yr ?.^u icl mc^\} h f s Ditto duplicates415 words
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Advertisement17 1931-03-25 20 THE OCEAN ACCIDKNT AND GUARANTEE CORPORATION. LTD. .Incorporate) in Gnat [iritain) Head Office for lUUyi i SINGAPORE.17 words
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