The Straits Times, 14 February 1934
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Title Section39 1934-02-14 1 The Straits Times [-STAB! I— tLT A CKNTDRY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES, SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS. The Straits Times 21) I'AGKS. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, FEBIUAM 14, 1931. I'RICB 10 CENTS.39 words
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Advertisement18 1934-02-14 1 KUALA LUMPUR 26. JAVA ST. ('PHONE 3683). THE SUNDAY TIMES ANOTHER $1,000 Free Entry FOOTBALL COMPETITION < IS COMING18 words
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Advertisement515 1934-02-14 2 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES.* (Incorporated In England). MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO (SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL B.N. CO. DNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND PAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD PROM LONDON POR CHINA AND JAPAN. Due Tonnage Spore HURDWAN 6,070 Peb. 17 CHITRAL 15.00 C Feb515 words
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Advertisement510 1934-02-14 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) TO LONDON. Naples, MandOes, London. Antwerp Rottcrdaai m£ MMAesbrough. yaaaaji Tonnage Due Sail t KATORI MARTJ 10.000 Peb. 33 23 S KASHIMA "ARU 10,000 Mar. 8 9 t YASUKUNI MARD 13,000 Mar. 30 21 S HAKONE MARU 10.400 Apr. 4 5 SUWA MARU 10.000 Apr.510 words
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Advertisement601 1934-02-14 2 BURNS PHILP LINE. (Incorporated in Australia.) FOR BRISBANU SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA. DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND Regular monthly sailings by the wcltb steamer ar*Mt.T-» (T. 865 tons) and the si. MANOOLA '3,353 tons) (Oargo only). The ss. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest 'tamers trading to Australia,601 words
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Advertisement515 1934-02-14 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO. LIMITED. (Incorporated In Denmark V PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. TO GENOA, LONDON, ROTTERDAM. HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN. From Prom From Prom S'por; Malacca Port Penang Swett BORINGLA 27/2 27/2 28/2 2/3 FIONIA JO/3 20/3 21/3 23/3 ERRIA 10/4 10/4 11/4 13/4 LALANDIA 1/5 1/5 2/5 4/5 MEONIA515 words
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Advertisement1297 1934-02-14 2 SHIPPING. THE BLUB FUNNEL LINE (Oceaa THE HUA KHIOW STEAMSHIP CO, Steam Ship Co.. Ltd. aad China Mutual (1931) LTD. Steam Navigation Co^ Ltd. THE CUNARD STEAM SHIP CO. LTD. THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD. THE AUSTRALIAN ORIFNTAL LINE Ltd.1,297 words
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Article508 1934-02-14 3 New Fleet Of Motor Oil-Tankers. London, Jan. 16. The biggest flood of shipbuilding orders this country has known since the end of the war will be placed within the next month with British yards. The revival is taking place In oiltankers. Fifty large ocean-going motor508 words
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Article140 1934-02-14 3 The Tallowing passengers arrived in Singapore by the Larut from Malacca yesterday morning: Mr. Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Edmond and child; Mrs. Clark. Mrs. P. M. Robinson, Hon. Mr. H. Fairburn and Mrs. H. Fairburn. The lollowing passengers arrived in Singapore by the Kedah yesterday: Mr T.140 words
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Article282 1934-02-14 3 Work In Balaklava Bay. Leningrad, Dec. 20. Among eight vessels of the Allied 'squadron which perished on Nov. 14, 1854, was the British ship Black Prince, which crashed against rocks and sank in Balaklava Bay (Crimea) during a hurricane. According to some documents, £500.000 sterling, In gold,282 words
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Article184 1934-02-14 3 Contract For VickersArmstrongs. As already reported, the P. and O. Company have placed an order for a new mail and passenger ship with Vickers-Armstrongs, Limited. She vVI be a fast ship of over 20,000 tons. The vessel will be built at Barrow-in-Fur-ness, and her construction,184 words
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Article53 1934-02-14 3 New O.S.K. Liner Nearly Completed. The O. 8. K's. new liner Takachiho Maru (8,100 tons) under construction at the Mitsubishi Dockyard at Nagasaki, is now being fitted out. If matters proceed as scheduled, her maiden voyage from Kobe to Keelung will be in March. Her passengers' accommodation is53 words
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Article143 1934-02-14 3 New York, Jan. 17. Japan, has attained second rank In world maritime construction, it was revealed here today by Lloyd's Registry report on the last three months of 1933. During that period, Japan increased her shipbuilding by 25 per cent., ousting France from second place. England anc Ireland143 words
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Article29 1934-02-14 3 The Andre Lebon is due here from Colombo on Saturday at 9 a.m. and will sail on the same day at 2 p.m. for Saigon, Hong Kong, Shanghai. Kobe.29 words
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Article115 1934-02-14 3 TINOMBO, Dut, 125 tons, from Belawan Dell 14-2, for Belawan Dell 16-2. CITY OF MANILA. Brit, 4,808 tons, from Dalren 14-2, for London 17-2. HONOLULU MARU, Jap., 3,540 tons, from Calcutta 13-2, for Hone Kong 16-2. VYNER BROOKS, Bar, 721 tons, from Kuriiing 14-2, for Kuchlng 17-3. OLJBNAPP.115 words
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Advertisement88 1934-02-14 3 WHO IS YOUR EXECUTOR? If an individual, does he offer any security Does he possess the necessary knowledge and experience Will he live to complete the Trust? By appointing THE BRITISH MALAYA TRUSTEE AND EXECUTOR COMPANY LIMITED you secure a permanent and reliable Exectitci qualified to administer your Estate to88 words
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Advertisement731 1934-02-14 3 NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. (Incorporated Id jfggff Germany.) The undermentioned are the companyt Intended fixtures:— OUTWARD FTJLDA for Manila, Hong Kong. Shanghai. Ncrth China Japan Mar. t. HOMEWARD I LAHN for Genoa, Marseilles. Adam, R'dam, Hamburg Ac Bremen Feb. It I TRAVE for Genoa, Marseilles, Adam. R'dam. Hamburg Bremen -Mar. f Passenger731 words
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Advertisement422 1934-02-14 3 I £66,12.— FROI EITHER MANILA OB HONG KONG VIA AMERICA TO EUROPE This rate Includes: (a) TonrUt class across the Pacific (b) Ist class rail la America. (c) Tourist class Atlantic in the new iM fimoos ax Manhattan or sa. Washingto*. NOTE: II passage through the Panaqaa Canal is desired422 words
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Advertisement382 1934-02-14 3 cLLhKMAN BUCKINALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. Incorporated In England.) "ELLERMAN* LINE. POR HAVRE, LONDON. ROTTERDAM ft HAMBURG Via Ports aad Soea Csnai Due 3afla. Steamer Spore Spore CITY OF MANILA In port Feb. 1« CTTT OF KHARTOUM Feb. VI Mar. 3 CITY OF BATH Mar. 14 Mar. 19 Calls Dunkirk. FOR382 words
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Miscellaneous51 1934-02-14 3 TIDE TABLES. Wednesday, February 14. H. W. 10.39 a.m 10 ft., 12 midnight 9 ft. L W. 4 54 a.m., 4 ft. 3 In., 5.31 p.m. (0.0 ft.). Thursday, February 15. H. W. 11.25 a.m.. 10 ft. 3 in.. L. W 5.30 a.m., 3 ft. 5 In., 6.7 p.m., 151 words
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Miscellaneous72 1934-02-14 3 SINGAPORE WEATHER REPORT. Stations Yesterday Last night Max. Rainfall BrlghtMln. temp, ins Sunshine temp. •P hrs. *P Alor Star 89 0.22 1.3 71 Kota Bharu 81 0.56 2.1 72 K. Trengganu 81 0.04 0.3 70 Bukit Jeram 85 Nil 03 71 Merslng 81 0.59 2.9 75 Singapore (Mt. Faber) 8572 words
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Advertisement391 1934-02-14 4 SITUATIONS VACANT Wbca aaatyiag lot an* fiaWlta alvsrllaed bi theoe eolamat scad eaates ol 101 l uioalala Ito not scad originate. WANTED, qualified lidian salsesnan for a jewellery Firm, must undsntand well .bout h and prrclous ttonas Apply JJS. H T WANTED, a rim class asptibmcad Pressman. State machines 4»ie391 words
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Advertisement606 1934-02-14 4 HOUSES. FLATS TO LET Bungakiwa. Angullla I'ara Angullla Oo^ Tt) IJCI 3 Bt n.,«,a. Walk 14 bedroom. baU-rooma aUachod. mod. can. lilt pm APPV IM. Tangll./Road_ IX) I XI No ML EllaabeUi. Mod sail Xl gas, water, trnnls rl. etc Apply Amay pispsntary, tt, Uppar Orogg St TO LBT, kMtar606 words
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Advertisement599 1934-02-14 4 row maul ORBAP acrlbkUag gads for workab.ca. I schools and tgaaat set aiMirtliisital In tES kwua. FOR SAIJg, OHB 10 II P. ARD OJOJ t~ II P. A.O. MOTOIW AND SHAFTINd IN KXCBUoPiT ORDBR. APPLY: BOX NO. lit, O/o STRAITS TIMBS. VOBJ SAttt, 4T Bootts Road. M Nawton Road and599 words
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Advertisement657 1934-02-14 4 BUSINESS CARDS FIGARO BEAOTT CBEATIONS THE $8 PERMANENT WAVI Bl EUBOPEAN LAOV ESFBRTS BArrLES HOTKI. (Esasa ISO) aad al St Bt^Basnß Raai MASSAGE HALL MANICURB AND MAbIiAUB. Mr* RARII SSkt MSB HANA m. WATBBXOO BTBEET. Telephone 74f7. PUBLIC NOTICES PtINGAH TIN DREDGING, IJMIH.I) (fnoorporsted In the Podarsted Malay Stetes). NOTICE657 words
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Advertisement626 1934-02-14 4 THE STRAITS TIMES Head offlc*, CBIIIL ANI> MTANI.KY ITRtRIB. urifnAPORE Rranch offica. Is, JAVA BTHJCKT. RIIAI.A LUMrLB. «bls« i TIMBR. HIM) AFORr. Tslephooasi BINGAPORB KUALA LUMTUR MU& K.lUurlal Mlt-aIU Advartaii.g 17*1 IMrcwlsUon tag] Cleasral Offiot ??U Prlntlni and PublUhlng TIN tola AdvsrtUlng ReprasrnUtlvea In flraaJ Hrllaln. KKIJTKKS. ITO. Advt Itepl626 words
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Advertisement406 1934-02-14 4 MAI. At i I ■ana liln 00. 14. Pint Orosi Strtei Uafl HUwes. 21. The Riverside UKMAIt. Rly. Refit ailment Room, ftim Hk Say). SEBEMBArt. i«t Res «i Co, ii. mrrh Road. Neremban Store, 41. Btrch Roa.l Federal Rubier Hta np Co.. Hly HUUoi Boohsl.il Plata Book Store, lit Paul406 words
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Miscellaneous187 1934-02-14 4 SUBBCRIPTION RATES Singapore ..lUiln Outekle WttflOUl Monthly l*l.tt l*4.tt" II tt M....1r,1, IM HISS t 7.M lialf Yearly lITM 114.M ItMt Vs.rly ***** *4M« MM Note Oalstelloa eheejaes should include the iKii.il bank eiseounl. ADVERTISEMENT RATES i rnargn and InetracllotM rat OLASHiii i. tUVEBTINKMKNTS art as aadtr:It cents par line187 words
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Article238 1934-02-14 5 Jubilee Of Weil-Known Business. At the celebration of their jubilee last month by Horlicks Malted Milk Co. of Slough, England, the history of this undertaking was recalled and, like the establishment of many widely-known businesses, does not lack romance. Sixty years ago a young Englishman. James Horllck, with238 words
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Article34 1934-02-14 5 '•Well, I will try suicide as I have never experienced it," was the last remark of a man who flung himself Into the crater of Mlhara Volcano, in Japan, last month.34 words
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Article139 1934-02-14 5 Electrical Conductivity On Magnetic Field. Nagpur, Jan. 10. What Is regarded in scientific circles here as a discovery of considerable Importance in modern physical chemistry Is attributed to Dr. K. Krishnamoorti of the College of Science, Nagpur, who has been doing experiments to find out the effect of139 words
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Article112 1934-02-14 5 Members Of Rockefeller Foundation. New Delhi, Jan. 12. Dr. Russell. Director of the Rockefeller Foundation International Health Division, New York, and party, who recently arrived In Colombo en route to India, propose to spend a month In the country visiting Madras, Calcutta, Bombay and Delhi. The object of112 words
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Article35 1934-02-14 5 Karachi, Jan. 31. Mr. C. E. Ring, an "A" license pilot of the Karachi Flying Club, subject to permission from the Club Committee, proposes to attempt a flight round the Indian Peninsula.35 words
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Advertisement167 1934-02-14 5 HOTELS TO-NIGHT COCKTAIL DANCE (makan ketchil) 6.30 to 9.36 p.m. INFORMAL DINNER DANCE 9.45 p.m. to Midnlrbt. with CABARET THE POPULAR VIENNESE DANCERS IWE IWE RAFFLES CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA Phone 5381^ ADELPHI HOTEL CLASSICAL MUSIC DAILY DURING LUNCH ANN'S FAMOUS BAND SJEA VIEWTHOtir TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY167 words
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Advertisement17 1934-02-14 5 RAFFLES CAFE TRY OUR SPECIAL $1.00 TIFFINS AND SPECIAL $1 DINNERS. UNDER EUROPEAN CHEF'S SUPERVISION. PHONE 5381.17 words
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Advertisement69 1934-02-14 5 FOR ALL DEFECTS OF VISION CONSULT M. EZEKIEL SONS. Eslablishea nearly 20 rears. OPTOMETRISTS and OPTICIANS Only Address: Bailies Chambers. Baffler Pis**, Statapar*. Bntneii: IS. Naortwl*. Bataria. Optometrist: A. M. K7JCKIKU Oil. MO (Lsßisai. ttt DEAFNESS. Guaranteed Peerless Remedy Invented to restore complete hearing Power to the seat of the69 words
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Advertisement243 1934-02-14 5 NEW CHARM, NEW BEAUTY IN CONCRETE WORK It Is now possible, at little additional cost, to introJ uea the beauty of colour Into ordinary concrete work. A new coloured cement is available COLORCRETE A BRITISH PRODUCT —which possesses the advantage of permanent and standardised colour. The two colours available are243 words
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Miscellaneous127 1934-02-14 5 Today's Crossword Puzzle 3T"T^ I I p^^B fen I^Pm MnllP»Mlll L LIM H luiniJ LA 4 (CLUES.) ACROSS 19- Exhort aoln* 11. Atmcwphere 1. Approval h-j 5- Cobbler's instrument SSirtahinent 14. Donkey n v 16. Hold back 17. Animal m. Pern Solution Of Yetterdoy's 34. Deduces i 36. Musical lnstrume-'127 words
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Correspondence.
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1591 1934-02-14 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. It must be nearly two years since I had paid to me the compliment, in your valuable columns, by one of your fairly regular contributors, of "congratulations" for mentioning the subject which I have taken as1,591 words
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Advertisement392 1934-02-14 6 1000 ENLARGEMENTS Atawt FREE T In Commemoration of our enlarged show-room. Bx6 Inches Per Copy 10 ecata 12 x 10 inches Ptr Copy 20 centa MIMOSA ART BROMIDE USED EXCLUSIVELY Send us your Good Negative! QUICK! SINGAPORE PHOTO CO. 37-39 Bich Street. Singapore. OuUUtion customer* please include IS cents (or392 words
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Advertisement95 1934-02-14 6 JSer >««C l F e °ss ENGINE c i REPAIR \PERFORMAHCr/ ppS BILLS v c v j PERFECTIOIT^^ OFFERED TO YOU IN EVERY TIN 39 OUT OF THE 43 BRITISH MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND 43 OUT OF THE 47 BRITISH MOTORCYCLE MANUFACTURERS ADVISE YOU TO USE jijfVVAK EF 1 E L95 words
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Article413 1934-02-14 7 N.S. Club Defeat Tamil Union. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Feb. 11. There was a thrilling finish to the cricket match here today between the N.S. Tamil Union and the Negri SemblUn Club, the latter side winning by two runs. Scores N.S. Club.— lst Innings Wheeler 6enevlratne413 words
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Article40 1934-02-14 7 Miss Mary Heely and Miss Dorothy Round, the famous tennis players, who played in Singapore some weeks ago on their return trip home after touring America and Japan, set off last month on a visit to Jamaica for more tennis.40 words
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Article43 1934-02-14 7 The following will represent the Wah Tuck School against the Chinese Commercial Athletic Party in a friendly ping-pong match of five ties on Sunday:— Loh Kum Soon, Lee Chew Kuan. Leong Chong Pui, Ho Ah Hong, and Cheong Tal Sek. Reserve, Chi TTng.43 words
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Article264 1934-02-14 7 Yale Wins Inter-Team Singles At Klang. (From Our Own Correspondent) Klang. Feb. 12. In the final of the Klang District lntei/ team Singles League for the Lowe Challenge Cup, the Senior team of the Yale Party defeated the Seavews A team of Port Swettenham by two games to one.264 words
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66 1934-02-14 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Feb. 13. For the first time in the history of badminton In Nrgri Sembllan, the Malays will shortly be running an open badminton tournament for members of their community. Tuan Sheikh Ahmad J.P. M.S.C., has given a challenge trophy for66 words
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Article82 1934-02-14 7 Pougatchev Wins By Short Head. Bombay, Jan. 27. The Eclipse Stakes of India, of the value of Rs. 75,000, of which Ra. 50,000 goes to the winner, Rs. 17,000 to second and Rs. 8.000 to the third, run at Mahaluxml this afternoon over a distance of I>4 miles,82 words
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Advertisement562 1934-02-14 7 '~l«arTe^dressler nog i_ %«U L ,oNEL BARRYMORE IN M.G.Ms PICTUWZATION ol THE FAMOUS PLAY J i Ksl "CHRISTOPHER BEAN" mk ]*?J M G.y," Mln *n* BlU.' "E»m»." "Tugboat Annie.- "Dinner At H.M"— now she f lves you a rreater tre.' th.n jfl lh\ M^j :s^^D"HrßV>^: s^^D"HrBV>^ NEED WE SAY" AMV"ii'ORE?"fOU562 words
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Article17 1934-02-14 8 The local markets were closed this morning owing to the Chinese New Year holidays.17 words
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Article237 1934-02-14 8 Chinese Praise British Admiral. Com. H. M. Denny, D.5.0., the General Secretary of the Navy League, lecturing at the Royal United Services Institute, Whitehall recently, dealt with the part the British Navy has played from time to tune in peace in looking after the welfare of British237 words
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Article91 1934-02-14 8 Japanese Peers' Sons Sentenced. Sentence was passed in Tokio recently upon two Red propagandists who were convicted of circulating Communist literature among students of the School of Peers. The Tokio District Court sentenced T. Hachijo, who is the second son of Viscount T. Hachijo, member of the. House91 words
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Article140 1934-02-14 8 Major-Gen. Straubenzee Has A New Post. Major-General Sir Casimir van Straubenzee, who .'s to be the Royal Artillery's representative colonelcommandant for 1934, comes of a family that has been ldentlnee with that regiment for almost as long as with the dales of the Nor* < Riding. The140 words
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Article127 1934-02-14 8 Manoeuvres Of Home Fleet Help To Test Ideas. The similarity between the operations for combined aerial and maritime defence of Britain's coast against a hypothetical attack from the Baltic and the plans for the defence of Hong Kong were noted with interest in London recently in comments127 words
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Article47 1934-02-14 8 According to Information from financial sources In Nanking, the total amount of Chinese Government domestic loans reached $1,171,392,228 up to end of the last year. After the reduction of interests and capital which had already been met. the existing soon of domcf" -*i to t831.892.632.47 words
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LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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Article224 1934-02-14 8 Rubbers Ease Due To Increased Stocks. London, Feb. 10. On the money market this week, In spite of supplies meeting with full employment discount rates weakened, the latest Treasury Bill issue being placed at sixpence cheaper, at 17s. 6d. per cent. The high American price for gold isReuter - 224 words
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Article150 1934-02-14 8 Germany Facing 1934 With Big Reserve. Berlin. In consequence of the rigid economy exercised by the Reich Government and favourably showing the revenue returns during the last months of the past year, the Treasury has entered the new year with a surplus o! 163,000,000 marks, according to figuresAneta-Trans-Ocean - 150 words
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Article87 1934-02-14 8 Rugby, Feb. 12. Foreign exchanges today were: Amsterdam 7.57Vfe Athens 534 sellers. Belgrade 227 Berlin 12.91^ Bombay 1/6 1/16 Brussels 21.86' Bucharest 510 Buenos Aires 36 sailers, official. Copenhagen 22.40 Geneva 15.78 Helsingfors 226/2 Hong Kong 1/6 Lisbon 109% Madrid 37 19/32 Milan 58 Montevideo 37% sellers, official. MontrealBritish Wireless - 87 words
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Article111 1934-02-14 8 A fox hunted by the Klngecote (Olos.) hounds recently, raced Into the quarters occupied by the hounds and escaped. The hounds had met In the Tillage of Uley, in which their kennels are situated. After a find outside the village the fox sped off through gardens and111 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article443 1934-02-14 8 Issue Val. PA £1 £1 Asam Kumbang £1 £1 Austral Malay 5/- 5/- Ayer Hitam Tin 1 1 Ayer Weng £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 1 1 Batang Padang 1 1 Batu Caves £1 £1 Changkat Tin £1 £1 Chenderiang 50 50 Hitam Tin 1 1 HongFatt 5/- 5/- Hong443 words
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Article281 1934-02-14 8 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers. 2 2 Alex. Brick Ord. 0.72V6 0.80 2 2 Alex. Brick Prefs. 1.45 1.55 £1 £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 5.16.0 6.1.0 10 5 British Malaya Trustee 5.40 6.60 £1 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Prefs. 26/- 27/- xd. £1 £1 Con. T. S. Ord.281 words
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Article139 1934-02-14 8 Singapore Municipal 6 p.c of 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 106 108 nom. Singapore Municipal 4Vi p.c. of 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 106 108 nom. Singapore Municipal 4V4 p.c of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 105 107 nom. Singapore Municipal 4 p.c of 1913 red. 1963 $2.000.00 C 102139 words
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Article367 1934-02-14 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Today's Prices Praeer Lyall Evatt Allenby (fl) 1.10 1.20 I.IC 1.20 Alor Gajah (II) 0.77 V* 0.86 0.80 0.90 A. Hitam (|1) 1.05 1.15 1.10 1.15 A. Malay ($2) 2.15 2.85 2.00 2.20 A. Molek ($1) 0.85 0.76 0.60 0.65367 words
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Article51 1934-02-14 8 Wadaoday, Feb. 14. Chinese New Year, Bank Holiday. Thursday. Feb. 15. Chinese N?w Year. Bank Holiday. Monday, February 19. Oxford Cambridge Society, annual meeting, Adelphl Hotel, 7 p.m. Bportiiif> even's win oc to no nder •eoarate heading on the iporu page. For 'ride Table* tee Dag*51 words
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Article287 1934-02-14 8 Today. North. N.-East ft N.-West Sumatra, Slam, Burma. India. Iraq, PaleiUDe, Egypt, East ft South Africa. Great Britain, Ireland. North and South America and whole of Europe. (By Aeroplane) ..7 p.m. Tomorrow. Karimon (Kwong Ylck) ..9 a.m. Karimon (Merslng) 9 a.m. Pulau Tekong (Mcrantt) ..9 a.m. Pengerang287 words
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Article31 1934-02-14 8 Baloeran Carthage Porthos Karoa Porlau Roeblah S'pora London Jan. 6 Jan. 24 Ji.n 6 Jan. 27 Jan. 10 Feb. 3 Jan. 11 Feb. 3 Jan. 11 Feb. 531 words
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Article21 1934-02-14 8 Mails from Batavia and Palemoans by aeroplane are expected at the General Post Office. Singapore at 5 p.m. today.21 words
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Article36 1934-02-14 8 The outward P. and O. Chltral is expected to arrive in Penang at 9 p.m. Instead of 6 a.m. on Thursday. Information regarding delivery of the mall will be published as soon as available.36 words
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Article29 1934-02-14 8 From Holland and Germany by Johan de Witt due at Singapore 4 p.m. today. From China and Japan by Conte Rosso due at Singapore 6 a.m. tomorrow.29 words
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Article153 1934-02-14 8 Designed And Built In Record Time. At Stag Lane aerodrome, I was able to Inspect a new aero-engine which has set up a production speed record, having been designed, built, and flown in rather less than 4% months, write a correspondent of the Morning Post. The engine,153 words
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Article61 1934-02-14 8 Boy Blown Through Window By Explosion. Three, possibly four, persons wankilled recently and several 'nji. when a dwelling in the town of P tenberg collapsed following a ter gas explosion which was caused b. leak in the inter-city pipe-line. A l of 13 was miraculously saved by being61 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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Article890 1934-02-14 9 Fluctuating Market RAYON IN STEADY DEMAND. (From Our Ovn Correspondent.) Manchester, Jan. 17. The market during the past week has been under the Influence of fluctuations In raw cotton prices. Values, however, have since hardened and a firmer tone now prevails. Inquiry in yarn and cloth has890 words
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Article312 1934-02-14 9 Closing Quotations In London. 'From Our Own Correspondent). London, Feb. 13. Closing quotations today of the principal British stocks are given below:— The rise or fall is in relation to the price of Feb. 8. GOVERNMENT STOCKS. BRITISH. r.lae or Fall Conversion Loan 5% ***** +3/16312 words
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Article76 1934-02-14 9 Exports of tinned pineapples during the week ended Feb. 10 amounted to 15,344 cases, of which 11,115 cases were to the United Kingdom, 550 cases to the Continent of Europe, 2,850 cases to Canada, and 829 cases elsewhere. Total exports for the period Jan. 1 to Feb. 1076 words
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Article54 1934-02-14 9 Semanegol.— 34.3oo lb. Alor Gajah.— 21,000 lb. Ayer Panas ai.ooo lb. Australasia— 3l.ooo lb. Bukit Kubu.— ls.ooo lb. GlennUy— 47,sso lb. Jalan Kebun— l2,loo lb. Kluang.— 30.000 lb. Pa jam— llB,soo lb. Port Bwettenham.— ll.Boo lb. Tambalak— l9,ooo lb. Teluk Anson— 4B.4M lb. Uhi Benut 48. 562 lb.54 words
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Article384 1934-02-14 9 The foUowinc publications wen Issued or received by tfae Department of malawlm, 8.8. and P. M.S.. during U* period February 3 to 10, IM4. inclusive, and are available for public use In tbe Reference Library, Pullerton Building, Singapore. Application may be made by members of tbe public384 words
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Article236 1934-02-14 9 The economic outlook in Canada at the beginning of 1934 is distinctly more favourable than a year ago. Among the factors that nave given rise to hopes have been the steady improvement, in employment, the greater activity in many of the basic industries and the growth236 words
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Article50 1934-02-14 9 Batu Selangor.— Pels. 00. tars. 179.30. cv. yds. 41,500. Klang Rives.— Pcs. 967, hrs. 645, cv. yds 98.600. Ampet Feb. 000. hrs. 503. cv. yds. 123.500. GoM The output of the Raub Australian Gold Mining Co., Ltd. for the four weeks ended Jan. 30. amounted to 1.031 ounce*.50 words
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Article1062 1934-02-14 9 Waiting Policy. PRESENT POSITION IN AMERICA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 17. At the moment of writing the London tin market is waiting to see which way the business "cat is going to Jump" In the United States, following President Roosevelt's proposal to devalue the dollar1,062 words
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Advertisement617 1934-02-14 9 BANKING. HONG KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hong Kong). The liability of members Is limited to the •Btent and in manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of tbe Colony. HEAD OFFICE: HONG KONG. Authorised Capital tM.000.000 Issued and fully paid up $30,000,000 Reservp Funds: Sterling 6.500.000 Silver617 words
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Advertisement348 1934-02-14 9 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF* INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA, Paid Op Capital In 600,000 shares of 45 each (3.000.000 Reserve Fund (3,000,000 Re-erve liability of Proprietors £3.000,00* HEAD OFFICE: !8. Bfchomate. London. E.CJ. Ageaelea a»d Branches Alor Star UoUo Saigon Amritaar Ipoh Semarang Bangkok Karachi Seremban Batavia KUng Shanghai Bombay Kobe348 words
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Article103 1934-02-14 10 Singapore. lIHAMBBI Emperor Jones. With Pau. 1 Rooeson. 5.18—«.16. CAPITOL The Invisible Mac. With Claude Bains Gloria Stuart. 6 15—9.15 GREAT WORLD Cabaret—Faithless, Beau Hank*. Also Another Fine Mess and Tiger Shark. MAJLLBOBOUOH The little Actress Cantonese Talkie. 6.16—4.15. NSW WORLD Side Shows, Cabaret, Dancing. Talkies. Theatres and Cinemas.103 words
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Article29 1934-02-14 10 Mr. T. K Teng and family wish to express their thanks to tboae who attended the funeral of hit beloved mother and also Bent tokens of their sympathy.29 words
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Obituary22 1934-02-14 10 HAMMACHER.—At Sourabaya, Java, on Feb. 13. 1934, H O. C. Hammacher. a manager of Handelsvereeniglng Holland N.V. (The Trading Company Holland).22 words
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902 1934-02-14 10 It Is probable that there are very few people in the Straits Settlements who do not feel perplexity. If not disagreement, when they try to arrive at a clear understanding of our educational policy at the present time. Even902 words
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Article291 1934-02-14 10 Mr. W. E. Rigby has been granted ten months leave on full pay. The following officers have returned from leave Mr. A. C. Boyd, Mr. W. Hamilton (Inspector of Police), Dr. O. M. McSwan. Mr. J. McOuffln (Surveyor of Ships), Mr. K. O. A. Dohoo. Mr. E. V.291 words
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Article736 1934-02-14 10 A POLITICAL LESSON. Political reformers In the Straits Settlements, who are anxious to see the legislature of this colony placed under the control of the masses, would do well to study the report of the Newfoundland Royal Commission, published several months ago. Newfoundland has been a736 words
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Article1177 1934-02-14 10 ARTIFICIAL PRICE RAISING PART I. (By Professor F. A. von Hayek). Professor Hayek deprecates the belief that the aim of monetary policy should be to restore prices to the level of 1929, or any other year. There is no sanctity, he says, in the average price-level of1,177 words
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Advertisement67 1934-02-14 10 ANNOUNCE A DISPLAY or NEW SEASON'S GOWNS ALL THAT IS NEWEST, LOVELIEST AND MOST MARVELLOUS IN THE LATEST STYLES JUST RECEIVED. DISPLAYED FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS WEEK. MANNEQUIN PARADE 10.30 A.M. ON SATURDAY, IN THE CAFE. JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Incorporated In England) SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR, PENANG, AND IPQH.67 words
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Advertisement29 1934-02-14 10 A SCREW LOOSE? Never mtad, take II to D. M. GRANT CO. Large er snail motor repairs. Cars Stare* While on Leave. CHARGES MODERATE. 17 Cavcaafh Road. Phone 7115.29 words
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Article, Illustration778 1934-02-14 11 SINGAPORE FIRMS CHANGE THEIR POLICY. ABANDONING HOME AGENCIES. Now Competing For Cheapest Goods From Japan. An extraordinary change of policy has taken place among Singapore commercial firms. After vainly fighting Japanese competition, certain houses have gone to the other extreme and are abandoning their778 words
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Article50 1934-02-14 11 Pipes For Mexico City's Water Supply. Mexico City, Feb. 13. The Mitsui Company, of Tokio, ha« beaten fifteen competitors, including three wellknown British ironworks, and has been awarded the contract for 27,000 metres of cast-iron piping for Mexico City's water supply, involving 20,000 tons of material. Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article189 1934-02-14 11 $20,000,000 For Farm Relief. Toklo, Feb. 13. The Lower House has passed the budget. It is understood that additional farm relief measures costing $20,000,000 yen will be submitted to the Diet later.— Reuter. In presenting the budget to the Japanese Diet on Jan. 23 and pointing out that189 words
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Article80 1934-02-14 11 Canada In Grip Of Arctic Weather. New York. Feb. 10. Terrible conditions prevail along the coast of Canada, where a temperature of 35 degrees below zero has been recorded. Shipping is largely paralysed and several small wrecks are reported. The lowest temperature was registered at Walkerton, Ontario,Reuter - 80 words
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Article42 1934-02-14 11 Rugby, Feb. 12. The Dutch steamer Trlto, which ran on to the rocks in a fog off Start Point in Devon last night, was refloated at high tide today. The Salcombe lifeboat stood by for twelve hours. British Wireless.British Wireless - 42 words
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Article35 1934-02-14 11 •tome, Feb. 10. The expiration of the time limit for the greatest conversion operation in Italian history reveals that only one »alf of one per ccn f of holders failed convert —Reuter WirelessReuter - 35 words
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486 1934-02-14 11 400 DROWNED WHEN VESSEL SINKS. More than 4N persons were drowned when a Chinese-owned passenger vessel, on the Yangts* River ran, sank in the middle reaches of the river, according to a report from Shanghai. Marshal Chiang and Mr. Wang Ching-wei, in a circular telegram,Sin Chew Jit Poh; Sin Kuo Min - 486 words
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Article476 1934-02-14 11 Drastic Measures By Army And Police. Vienna, Feb. IS. It has been officially admitted that 123 bodies of civilians killed in the rioting lie In the Allgemeln hospital. In Vienna alone 11 police were killed and 38 seriously wounded. Socialists Trapped. Vienna, Feb. 13. SocialistsReuter - 476 words
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Article24 1934-02-14 11 Aden, Feb. 11. A treaty of friendship between Great Britain and the Iman Yehia of Yemen has been signed.— Reuter Wireless.Reuter - 24 words
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Article33 1934-02-14 11 Berlin. Feb. 12. The Germano-Swlss transfer agreement has been signed, by which scrips belonging to Swiss creditors will be paid in full In return for additional German exports.— Reuter wi »i«ai.Reuter - 33 words
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Article270 1934-02-14 11 To Rehabilitate Silver In A Month. New York, Feb. 13. The Stock Exchange has adopted the new rules prohibiting members from having aay Interest in the profits of any pool or other market operation used Intentionally for the purpose of unfairly Influencing the market priceReuter - 270 words
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Article40 1934-02-14 11 Weaken After London Announcement. (From Our Own Correspondent). London, Feb. 13. All rubber shares weakened today following the joint statement by the United Kingdom and Netherlands governments that reports of rubber restriction agreement were inaccurate and without authority.40 words
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Article50 1934-02-14 11 Deputy Summoned For Questioning. Paris, Feb. 12. The first Deputy to be summoned to appear before the magistrate investigating the Stavlsky fraud Is M. Bon- naure, who refused to attend the Court, however, on a plea of ill-health. The magistrate has ordered a medical i Investigation.— Reuter Wirele~Reuter - 50 words
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Article182 1934-02-14 11 Reconstruction Of New; State. LARGE INVESTMENTS. Reported Agreement With Japanese. Paris, Feb. 13. According to messages from Tokio, M. Andre D'Ollivier, representing L' Association Nationale Francaise d'Expansion, has received authority to sign an agreement for largescale French participation in the economic reconstruction of Manchukuo with aReuter - 182 words
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Article164 1934-02-14 11 Floor Space Exceeds 30 Acres. Rugby, Feb. 12. i The twentieth British Industries Fair opens next Monday In London and Birmingham and will continue until Mar. 2. This event continues to increase in size and Importance. This year there are 32 miles of Indoor stands and the floorBritish Wireless - 164 words
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Article105 1934-02-14 11 Railway Companies' Dividends. Rugby, Feb. 12. Improvement in industrial conditions is reflected In the satisfactory dividend announcements made today by the Southern Railway and by the London Midland and Scottish Company a few days ago. The Southern announced a 3 per cent, dividend on preferred ordinary stock onBritish Wireless - 105 words
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Article107 1934-02-14 11 Placed To Soviet's Credit In London. Rugby, Feb. 12. Questioned regarding the agreement whereby it was arranged that the £100,000 received by the Soviet Government for. the Codex Sinai tic uj should be spent in Great Britain, the Prime Minister in the House of Commons today explained thatBritish Wireless - 107 words
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364 1934-02-14 12 LAW PASSED NONE TOO SOON. Bookies' Bill. FAKED INVOICES TO BE DEALT WITH. Canners in Great Britain are complaining of the dumping of cheap Singapore pineapples, and are demanding tariff protection, so that the new law dealing with Singapore canneries has come just in364 words
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Article304 1934-02-14 12 For The Bravest Act Of 1933. Mr. H. B. Jones, a F.M.S. rubber planter who rescued the wife of the captain of the steamer Antung and a number of Chinese passengers when the ship foundered In a storm between Swatow and Hong Kong, has, according to304 words
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Article124 1934-02-14 12 Tackling A Racecourse Problem. Introducing the Betting (Amend- j menu Bill, the Attorney-General said that this was an attempt to tackle the bookmaking problem, which had been giving a great deal of trouble in the Colony and had been occasioning very] considerable losses of revenue. The Bill dealt124 words
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Article214 1934-02-14 12 Bill Which Deals With Customs Frauds. Thu Penal Code (Amendment) Bill, which was also read a first time was explained by the Attorney-General as being intended to deal with persons in the Colony who prepared faked invoices for the purpose of defrauding the revenue of the F MS.214 words
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Article154 1934-02-14 12 Robbery Charge Fails. A bassoon player in the local Police Band, a Sikh named Akbar Khan, stood trial before Mr. H. A. Porrer, on Monday on a charge of robbery of $40 and several certificates. It was alleged that after having an argument with the complainant. Abdul Aziz154 words
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Article263 1934-02-14 12 Amending Legislation Which Went Too Far. j The Women and Girls Protection Amendment) Bill was withdrawn. The Secretary for Chinese Affairs, the hon. Mr. A. B. Jordan, said that since this Bill had been left In abeyance, at its second reading some months ago, the Government had263 words
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Article, Illustration20 1934-02-14 12 Shop roofs built round coconut trees. A scene which is becoming less common along the main roads of Singapore island.20 words
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Article268 1934-02-14 12 To Be Held On Old Racecourse. j The second annual live-stock exhibi- 1 I Man will be held at the old Racec ira I from March 23 to April 8. 1 The? show will Include cattle, poultry, i horses and polo ponies, and there wiu be a special268 words
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Article27 1934-02-14 12 Patrol leader E. Kandiah. the world cyclist, will speak at the Indian Association premises. Race Course Road, on Friday, on his experiences through Slam, Burma and India.27 words
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Article275 1934-02-14 12 Literary Association Activities. Reviewing the activities of the Chinese Students' Literary Association the annual report states that the membership of the association commenced with CO on the register at the beginning of the year and since then had considerably Increased. One hundred and forty-three applications for mem- bership275 words
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Article964 1934-02-14 12 Satisfactory Year. SIR M. WATSON'S VISIT TO YUGOSLAVIA, The eighth ordinary general meetins of the Ross Institute and Hospital for Tropical Diseases (Incorporated) was held at Southern House (formerly the Cannon Street Station Hotel). Cannon Street, London, on Nov. 27. The Chairman, Sir Charles McLeod. said: "Since964 words
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Article635 1934-02-14 12 KEEPING THE SURGEON BUSY IN PENANG. The Surgeon's knife ha:, been extremely busy at. the Penang General Hospital and it is understood that more operations have been performed by the new Surgeon, Dr. Chttty, since his arrival in Penang, than at any time in the635 words
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Article41 1934-02-14 12 The case against J. W: P. Thornley. a European, who Is charged with cheating Mr. J. Little. t>f the Mandai Municipal Quarry, at *5. was fixed (or hearing on Mar. 9. It was mentioned before the second magistrate yeste--day.41 words
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Advertisement88 1934-02-14 12 Y^Li L^L^k^Bvs^hfla, /i^L^^H JtJ \x\ I f^ I I luff Fear U Uie biggest single worry you face funUy it anything should happen to you. r^^\N^| through adequate life Insurance. It ta **C possible to secure in one life ln-^nfT contract a policy which will guarantee an estate, or. If88 words
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Article1092 1934-02-14 13 Beneficial Properties Of A Little Fun Here And There. Rolarians yesterday heard some- thine of the lighter side of Ufe as viewed through a padre's spectacles when they were addressed by the Rev. W. Buckingham, who, in the course of a bright and humorous1,092 words
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Article240 1934-02-14 13 MAINLY- ABOUT PEOPLE. Pahang Ruler To Attend Races New State Councillor Death Of Dr. Chelliah Kuala Kangsar Motoring Fatality. His highness the Sultan of Pahang and party intend leaving for Singapore on Feb. 22 to attend the race meeting. Tungku Syed Chik, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Kuala Lipis, has! received240 words
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Article696 1934-02-14 13 New Trustees Approved By Court The question of the appointment of new trustees of the property of a big Asiatic estate which has suffered considerable losses, was considered by the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Huggard, In the Supreme Court yesterday, when the case of Balklsh blnte696 words
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272 1934-02-14 13 Judgment Against Indian. Sir Walter Huggard, in the Supreme Court, yesterday, gave Judgment for the Zse Hal Tong Banking and Thsuurance Co., Ltd., against En« Sayna Hajl Mohamed Yusoff, for the sum of $32,408. The case came up for further consideration, Mr. J. Lay cock appearing272 words
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Article65 1934-02-14 13 Incited Natives Against N.E.I. Government. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, Feb. 8. A European, has been arrested in the neighbourhood of Cheribon, for inciting the natives against the Government. He proclaimed himself the head of a kampong and when arrested cried Do you allow your leader to be65 words
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Advertisement40 1934-02-14 13 FRENCH mushrooms I CHAMPIGNONS EXTRA CHOIX ayanTbrand A. CLOUET CO., LTD. Singapore. SDich Gurpin sWBBls/a Zbe Btor\> of bis beebs as referreb to in Ibarrtson Hinswortb's "IRoofcwoob," presen* teb on tbc screen anb enacteb b\> IDictor flDclaolen ©pens Hlbanibva SATURDAY40 words
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Advertisement226 1934-02-14 13 FURNITURE v **P& R V ANNUAL CLEARANCE K N < N I *>* NOW ON. PRICES REDUCED. R BELOW COST F p BUY NOW v AND SAVE MONEY. tt 25-29, ORCHARD ROAdT SAFE SPEND JOUR ORCHESTRAL sea ENGLISH HOLIDAYS concerts BATHING. AT THE DAIL IDEAL SUSSEX HEALTH RESORT SEA BEXHILL226 words
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England's Success At Madras—Victory In Third Test By 202 Runs.
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1107 1934-02-14 14 3But England Win Game And Rubber. England were successful in the third Test Batch at Madras yesterday by 202 runs and thus won the robber. They were victorious in the first Test bat the second match at Calcutta was drawn. India made a1,107 words
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263 1934-02-14 14 AJ-.C...2: 5.1L8...L In a fame contested under adverse conditions the AJ» C. triumphed over the Singapore Harbour Board by the odd goal In three In a Commercial Cop football match at the Anson Road Stadium yesterday afternoon. The ram which was threatening from the263 words
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Article73 1934-02-14 14 P. H. Romney (scr.) defeated V. J. Bembroke (owe 25) in the final of the S.C.C. billiards handicap last night by 200 to 111. Romney made a 31 at his second visit to the table and was never in danger of being beaten after that. The championship final73 words
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Article57 1934-02-14 14 Game Carring-ton Wins Williamstown Stakes. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sydney, Feb. 11. The Williamstown Stakes were run to-day and resulted as follows: GAINE CARRINGTON 9 5 1 HALL MARK 812 2 RUACH 9 0 3. Won by a length: third two lengths I away. Time 2 mlns. 1157 words
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Article580 1934-02-14 14 Dark Blues Best Crew For Years. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 30. A number of highly technical and very learned articles have appeared in the newspapers this week, to point to the excellent chances which Oxford University have of winning the Boat Race next580 words
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Article147 1934-02-14 14 Today. Frfcnury 14. Hockey: Police I vs. 8.R.C. I. 8.R.C. Tennis: Chinese New Year Tournament, Padang. t am Football Perhlmpooan 8tia vs. Patul Karfb J.B. Stadium, S pm. Th— ay. FA IS. Boxinc: Olympic Stadium. ».1S pa. OoW: UlMd Club ro. Kepntl Oott Club. latand CWb. Tennis: Cblnc^e147 words
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Advertisement109 1934-02-14 14 YOU KNOW TH AT REGAL EVAPORATED UNSWEETENED MILK a Is pure cow's milk reduced to its present ri tf a rv yrti a creamy consistency by evaporation, and Sjfjijut^Of^-^^ 1 S\ ft £j) made completdy sterile. It contains no J/Ui^j-^ fij JV frY pi^servative or other addition, consequently, •1/ H\l\r\109 words
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Advertisement266 1934-02-14 14 The first cigarette NEWS for over 40 years ..THE FILTER TIP that lets you smoke without rationing J. A. MollUon write*: jfl rlfl Ai If Joa t lying records, yoa mast, above all things, keep fit. I know I can -^^SBS^^^^B Kb'Sr smoke as many dv Maurler filter tip cifarettes266 words
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M.P.H. Held By Monopolies.—R.S.Y.C. Events. — Football In Kuala Lumpur.
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Article523 1934-02-14 15 M.P.H. 1; Monopolies .1. The M.P.H have not made a very ..usplclous start In the Commercial Cup competition. They had to play -two. matches on successive days, it Is true,' and there may be some excuse on that score for their somewhat Ineffective display yesterday against523 words
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337 1934-02-14 15 And Have To Be Content With A Draw. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 13. The Naval sporting programme in the Federal Capital came to a successful conclusion this evening when H.MS. Eagle's football team drew one-all with the Selangor Malays after a well-con-tested337 words
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949 1934-02-14 15 Merlin's Easy Win In Tilling Cup Series. On Sunday the international sixmetre class sailed the first of three races for the "Dodo" Challenge Cup, which was presented to the Club by Dr. D. D. McDiarmid, a former hon. secretary. Ramona was first across the llic,949 words
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Article113 1934-02-14 15 Miami, Feb. 13. The flgW toe the heavyweight championship of the world between Prlmo Camera (tr«e holder) and Tommy Loughran, which was fixed for Feb. 22, has been postponed to Feb. 28 owing <o competing attractions on the original date. The bout Is to be over113 words
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Article217 1934-02-14 15 England's Attack Not Constructive. Dublin. Feb. 10. In the rugger match between England and Ireland, which the former won by 13 points to 3. England was early penalised but Slgglns missed an easy penalty kick. Then Morgan scored a brilliant individual try which Macmahon failed toReuter - 217 words
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Article79 1934-02-14 15 Malcolm Campbell And 300 M.P.H. Washington, Feb. 11. The American Automobile Association has received a definite assurance from Sir Malcolm Campbell that he will attempt to beat his own land speed .record of 272 miles per hour in August next on Salduro Lake bed near Salt Lake City.Reuter - 79 words
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Article63 1934-02-14 15 France Invited To 1.R.8. Meeting. Paris, Feb. 10. An important step toward* healing- the breach between the English and French Rugby authorities, which has existed since 1931 owing to the alleged brutality of the French players, has been taken by the French Federation accepting the Invitation of theReuter - 63 words
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Article93 1934-02-14 15 Death Of WeU-Known Racehorse Owner. London, Feb. 10. The death is announced of the racehorse owner, Mr Washington Singer. Reuter Wireless. Mr. W. G. M. Singer was born in 1866. He was a member of the Jockey Club. The Clerical Union team to meet the93 words
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Article121 1934-02-14 15 The following have been invited to play Association football for the S.C.C. "B" XI against an R.A. Battery on Tuesday next on the padang: A. P. Cralgie; W. O. Bkey and T. W. Morray; C. Q. Starkey, C. O. Van Houten and T. M. Maclachlan; S. Webb, C.121 words
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Article313 1934-02-14 15 The following teams will represent the Singapore Golf Club (mentioned first) and the Keppel Golf Club in the semi-final of the Wel-Hal-Wel cup on Sunday: R. Cralk (2) vs. H. I. Jones (6). S. N. Kelly (4) vs. J. M. Watt (8). R. J. Isherwood (4) vs.313 words
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58 1934-02-14 15 There will be a long drlv.ng competition for members only at the Gar- rison Golf Club tomorrow for a championship cup presented by Fit.- Lieut. W. Allen The competition will be held after the caddies' meeting tomorrow at about 12.15 p.m. The conditions are the58 words
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Advertisement137 1934-02-14 15 Improve your Contract with "60 CONTRACT LESSON HANDS" 160 PAGES. By ELY CULBERTSON A brand new book, just published, giving up-to-the minute Contract methods according to the Culbertson System ot 1033— teaching by the proved effective way of learning by example. By special arrangement with Mr. Ely Culbertson. world's greatest137 words
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Advertisement44 1934-02-14 15 CAPITOL OUR NEXT ATTRACTION! j A Grand BRITISH Mm ical Successor To "Maid of the Mountains" with the Glamorous Singing Star of "RIO RITA" "> ;V DANIELS I iX HAMWBOwWWi 1 haucy UOMN 1 1 MOmS MMVCY j| I I AMYVfNCSt MUSIC by HAROLD FRASER-SIMSON44 words
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Article1729 1934-02-14 16 fyuatipn In Tibet How The Dalai Lama Is Selected ~%oad Schemes For Three Provinces Attempt* %b Unify Moslem Sections Attempting To Stamp Out Terrorism Earthquake Relief. [From Our Own Correspondent] Calcutta, Feb. 3. npgET Is still without a new Dalai 'I "Lwna and will probably be for1,729 words
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Article281 1934-02-14 16 Clash With Tribesmen. NORTH WAZIRISTAN TROUBLE. Peshawar, Jan. 31. Nine deaths have occurred in an encounter near Spinwam, In North Wazlristan, between a patrol of Tochl Scouts and a party of Tor Obo Ghilzais, nomadic tribesmen who spend the summer In Afghanistan and the winter In281 words
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Article189 1934-02-14 16 Protest Against Enforced Holidays. Lucknow, Jan. 11. Five hundred workmen of the East Indian Railway Carriage and Wagon Workshops at Lucknow went on a lightning strike on Tuesday afternoon and remained away from work throughout Wednesday. The strikers include all employees of workshop No. 2 In which, as189 words
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Article98 1934-02-14 16 Frontier Government's Hints. Feshawar, Jan. 31. The Department of Agriculture must appreciate that if It does not advertise, it will be neglected, declare the Government of the Frontier Province in 'reviewing the report of the Department for the year ended June 30 last. However valuable its research work98 words
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Article222 1934-02-14 16 New Move Made By The Government Colombo, Jan. 30. Hopes and fears regarding the prospects of rubber restriction have combined to keep the local market in a spirit of great uncertainty. The apparently favourable news received recently from Europe resulted In a rapid rise in many222 words
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Article259 1934-02-14 16 Elephant Stock Threatened. Rangoon, Feb. 2. Pew reports bearing upon this subject nave been received during the year but those submitted tend to show that, taking the Province as a whole, game of all kinds is very steadily decreasing in numbers says the annual report on game259 words
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Article222 1934-02-14 16 Harijan Wife For Caste Hindu. Madras, Jan. 11. An important decision holding that the marriage between a caste Hindu and an *Adl-Dravlda (depressed class) woman was valid has been given by Mr. Justice Anantkrlshna Iyer at the Madras High Court, In a criminal revision in which the question222 words
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572 1934-02-14 16 MASS MURDER PLANNED. Chittagong, Dec. 31. Harendra Chakravarty and Krishna Chowdhury were sentenced to death by a Special Tribunal at Chittagong this afternoon, being found guilty of the attempted murder of a number of people on January 7. when a terrorist outrage occurred. Both the572 words
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Article128 1934-02-14 16 STATION BESIEGED." Students Avenge Arrest Of Colleague. Rangoon, Jan. 31. Pagoda Road Railway Station was the 'scene of considerable excitement today when between 400 and 500 students rushed the station and threw stone; at the station staff. The Incident was the sequel to the arrefct of a 16-year-old student by128 words
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Article68 1934-02-14 16 Followers Asked To Do Relief Work. Ahmedabad, Jan 31. Mr. Gandhi has sent a telegram asking the male Inmates of his former Ashram, who were arrested along with him and who were recently released after the expiry of their sentences, to proceed to Bihar to give relief68 words
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Advertisement226 1934-02-14 16 AFRAID TO EAT HEALTH Entirely Rebuilt By CASSELL'S TABLETS Mn. Smith, who is Chairman of the Women's Section of the S!ou«rh Britith Lesion i» loud in her pni*e of CuaeH'i Tablets. Her remarkable restoration to Health after yean of suffering rrom Indication. Sleeplessness and Nerve Troubles hu ■roused the greatest226 words
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Article1106 1934-02-14 17 And Its Broadcasting Stations. rpo many people Czechoslovakia -I means no more than a rather complicated name, the pronunciation of which is puzzling. In neighbouring Germany I have met even welleducated people who continually mixed up Yugoslavia with Czechoslovakia, and sometimes both with Hungary. The reason for this1,106 words
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Article77 1934-02-14 17 THE Australian Government has placed an order lor four new 7-kilowatt broadcast transmitters with the Standard Telephones and Cables, Ltd. The four stations, which will act as relays, will be installed at Launceston, Tasmania; Townsville, Queensland; Sale, Victoria; and Graf ton. New South Wales. The first of77 words
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Article307 1934-02-14 17 RADIO and broadcasting have existed in the Soviet Union for only 10 years. A big radio system has been established during that period, and a I radio Industry created which manufactures equipment for many millions of persons who now enjoy the advantages of wireless broadcasting. I There307 words
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Article345 1934-02-14 17 (Wave length 25.57 metres.) THURSDAY, FEB. 15. 8.40 Dutch National Anthem. 8.50 Orchestra of the Amsterdam Civil Guard conducted by Fred, van Zanten. 1. Marche Militalre no. 1. F. R. Schubert. 2. Ouv. Egmont. L. v. Beethoven. 3. Valse des flours. P. Tschaikowsky. 9.15 Records. 9.30 Orchestra of345 words
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Article188 1934-02-14 17 AT the present time It Is too early to express a final opinion as to the degree of success which has attended the reallocation of wavelengths In Europe. We can, however, feel confident that when one or two points of disagreement still cutstanding have been settled the position188 words
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Advertisement27 1934-02-14 17 A PURCHASER WRITES:— "THE EODYSTONE ALL WAVE FOOR KNOCK SPOTS OFF ALL OTHER MAKES." THE MOST POWERFUL SET IN MALAYA. EDDYSTONE RADIO-ELECTRIC CO. 28-30. ORCHARD ROAD. SINGAPORE.27 words
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Advertisement158 1934-02-14 17 Before you decide to buy a RADIO Receiver try the MODEL "T.M.1." You wIU be astonished at the wonderful performance .id simplicity of operation. No outalde aerial to required, a 6' length of wire is sufficient for 8.8.C. and other long distance Stations. The "T.H.1." if an an mains 7158 words
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Miscellaneous321 1934-02-14 17 Empire Radio Programme. TODAY. 6.20 a.m. "Whither Britain." 8.50 Dance Music, Lew Stone and his Band. 75 The Wireless Military Band. 8.5 The News. 3.20 p.m. The News. 3.35 The Music of Lehar. 4.5 Whither Britain 4.35 The Northern Studio Orchestra. 7.20 Quentln Mac Lean, at the Organ of the321 words
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Miscellaneous428 1934-02-14 17 420 Talk: "Foreign Affairs" Mr. Vernon Bartlett. 4.35 The Bernard Crook Quintet. 5.5 "Under Big Ben" Mr. Howard Marshall. 7.20 The Western otudio Orchestra. 8.5 Dance Music. 9.35 The Commodore Grand Orchestra. 9.20 The News Announcements. 9.40 Hungarian Hhapsody. 9.50 (f 3ra "The Devil Take Her.' 10.35 Harold Ramsay. 10.50428 words
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Miscellaneous226 1934-02-14 17 BROADCAST PROGRAMME. Station "Z.H.1." Singapore. (Owned and operated by Radio Service Co. of Malaya Ltd., Broadcast House, No. 2 Orchard Road. Singapore.) Wave Length 49.9 metres. TODAY. 6 p.m. Recorded Music. 8.45 p.m. News Bulletin supplied by Straits Times. Stock and Share Report supplied by Fraser and Co. 7 p.m.226 words
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2345 1934-02-14 18 A Queer "Design For Living"— With A Mother Of The Arts—" The Constant Nymph n Victoria Hopper— Catherine The Great" Is Better Even Than "Henry VIII" But Charlie Laughton Doesn't Care— A Suggestion For Bored Spouses And Some Pleasures To Come. (From Our2,345 words
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Article17 1934-02-14 18 Friday, 5.15 p.m., Headquarters, Training Cadre, Weapon Training; Malay Headquarters, "F" (Malay) Coy., Weapon Training.17 words
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Advertisement342 1934-02-14 18 x\ W/ The new MORRIS OXFORD SIX SALOON (Sliding Head) Price $2,825. The 1934 MORRIS OXFORD and '25' Considering the Morris '25' and the Points from the Morris Oxford, one must admit that SPECIFICATION. they provide a somewhat unusual 'Automatic clutch* freewheel.' opportunity for the most critical motorist. Synchro mesh342 words
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Article400 1934-02-14 19 Defendant Given Benefit Of Doubt A successful plea of self-defence was put forward by a ticket collector employed at the Roxy Theatre who was charged in the fourth magistrate's Court yesterday with causing hurt to three patrons at the theatre. He was represented by Mr. V.400 words
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Article219 1934-02-14 19 Indian To Serve Another) Term. Several crimes of violence were' proved against a North Indian, Gulam Khan who pleaded guilty be- fore the third magistrate, Mr. Curtis yesterday to causing hurt to a fellowconvict in the Singapore Prison on Dec. 28 It was shown that he had219 words
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Article108 1934-02-14 19 No Evidence In Abetting Murder Charge. Ng Ah Moh, a young woman, was yesterday released by order of the third magistrate, Mr. Curtis. She was charged with abetting a murder. It was alleged she instigated four or five persons to kill a man named Tan Ah Seng, who108 words
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Article70 1934-02-14 19 Meeting To Discuss Local Celebrations. The annual general meeting of The Oxford and Cambridge Society of Malaya will take place in the conference room of the Adclphi Hotel at 7 p m. on Monday. At this meeting the officers of the society will be elected for the70 words
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Article96 1934-02-14 19 Traditional Anniversary Honoured. A burst of cracker firmg officially permitted— marked the birth of the Chinese New Year at midnight— the Kap-sut. or Uth year of the second cycle. The 2.3rd year of the Chinese Republic, officially recognised by the Nanking Government, began on Jannary 1. Today96 words
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Article111 1934-02-14 19 Life Imprisonment For Rebel Leader. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Feb. 13. Prince Sithipom, brother of Prince BovsradeJ and until the uprising Director-General of the Department of Agricultural Research, who Is well known for his own investigations into agricultural problems In Slam as well as being a practicalReuter - 111 words
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Article119 1934-02-14 19 Cameras And Other Property Stolen. The theft of two cameras valued at $150 and $95 each respectively, and other property to the value of $260. from the room of a Trengganu school teacher at Victoria Street, was mentioned in the courts yesterday. Two Chinese, Hoh Ah See and119 words
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Article105 1934-02-14 19 Burglar Confesses Previous Crimes. Successful on two occasions in breaking Into a coffeeshop in Keppel Harbour and stealing property and cash to the j total value of $27.85 a young Chinese j made a third attempt on a neighbouring house. Unfortunately, a police constable on duty saw105 words
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Article92 1934-02-14 19 Appointed Acting General Secretary Of Y.W.C.A. Miss Vera Catt, Assistant Secretary of the Singapore Y.W.C.A., has been appointed Acting General Secretary from February to the end of her term next October In place of Miss Owen who resigns srfter nearly nine year service here. Miss Catt has92 words
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Article98 1934-02-14 19 Setback By Illness Of Doctor. Wellington, Feb. 13. News of the progress of the Byrd expedition Is very sparse though It Is known the party is further handicapped by the serious illness of Dr. Shirley, who is being brought back aboard the Jacob Rupert. The British research shipReuter - 98 words
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Article165 1934-02-14 19 On Same Salary For 10 Years. (From Our Own Correspondent.) P.^nanK. Feb. 12. In the Supreme Court today a Chinese. Ong Beng Khean, a clerk In the Audit Office, was made bankrupt on his own application, with liabilities of "3.400. During his examination he revealed that this was165 words
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Article27 1934-02-14 19 Three Chinese and the driver of a motor bus received minor Injuries when their vehicle was Involved In a collision with a car. driven by a Malay.27 words
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Article205 1934-02-14 19 The Oratorio In Episodes." "Last night, London audiences witnessed the biggest dramatic spectacle lor years when the story of Elijah was produced as a drama at the Albert Hall with 1.000 performers and 3,000 costumes." This London newspaper report is specially interesting from the fact that the Singapore Musical205 words
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