The Straits Times, 20 February 1934
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Title Section38 1934-02-20 1 The Straits Times [■BTABUSBKD MBtRLT A CKNTUKY.) THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. !0 PAGES. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS. The Straits Times 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS.38 words
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Advertisement193 1934-02-20 1 Singapore: 78, cecil st. cphone 6isi>< I FOR I LINE and! I HALF-TONE BLOCKS. Tht STRAITS TIMES PRESS LTP. pARANITROPHENOL We shall be pleased to quote C.I.F. on this material, together with other Chemicals used in the Rubber lndustry-and Rubber Manufacture. Kindly communicate with 1 H. M. HODGES 37, Robinson193 words
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Advertisement154 1934-02-20 1 KUALA LUMPUR 25. JAVA *T. ('PHONE 3683). /W Introduce M\ Menfolk! •VlVfl I A> f 1 ML* I^ilj for shirts and pyjamas satisfy the masculine idea of comf ort-cum-s martness. The comfort of Viyella does not shrink away in the wash. Viyella is unshrinkable. There are many striped designs or154 words
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Advertisement15 1934-02-20 1 r Vhe V»Uj*OAY kariMES r contains a $11,000 j Free Entry FOOTBALL COMPETITION OFFER. I15 words
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Advertisement506 1934-02-20 2 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England) MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL B.N. CO. UNDER OOWTRACT WITH HIS MAJESI I GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Due Tonnage Spore RANCHI 17,000 Mar. 2 SOMALI 6.810 Max.506 words
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Advertisement705 1934-02-20 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. I (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) TO LONDON. Naples. MarseSacs, lantan. Antwerp Rotterdam and Middlesbrough. Vessels Tonnage Due Sail S KATORI MARU 10.000 Feb. 31 22 I KARHIMA MARU 10.000 Mar. t YASUKUNI MARU 12,000 Mar. 30 ?1 i HAKONE MARU 10.400 Apr. 4 5 SUWA MARU 10,000 Apr. 10705 words
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Advertisement619 1934-02-20 2 BURNS PffiLP LINE. (Incorporated in Australia.) FOR BRISBANE, STDNET AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND Regular wMmthiy nt "gr by the wellknown steamer uaw*tj.a <7.ees tottOand the ss. MANOOLA (3453 tons) (Cargo only). The ss. MiBEIJ.A la one of the largest and ni^sst steamers trading to Australia, cabins619 words
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Advertisement518 1934-02-20 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LIMITED. (loorporated In Denmark). PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. TO GENOA, LONDON, ROTTERDAM. HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN. From From Pvum From B'pore Malacca Port Penang Swett. BORINOIA 27/2 37/3 38/2 2:3 PIONIA 30/3 30/3 21/3 23. 3ERRIA 10/4 10/4 11/4 13/4 LALANDIA 1/5 1/5 2/5 4/5 MEONIA 23/8518 words
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Advertisement1243 1934-02-20 2 SHIPPING. THE BLUE FUNNEL LJNL (Ocean THE HUA KHIOW STEAMSHIF fO Stoasa Ship Co, Ltd. and China Mutual (1931) LTD. tO Btsasa Navigation Oe, Ltd. THE CUNARD BTEAM SHIP CO, LTD THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO, LTD. THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD SfSf^HfEFSTSZ^ LT B A ««TRALIAN ORIENTAL LINE Ltd. The1,243 words
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Article333 1934-02-20 3 Dashed Into Winch By Big Wave. Hong Kong, Feb. 2. While the O.S.K. steamer Sumatra Maru was on her way here from Singapore to Hong Kong, the Chief Officer, Mr. Y. Iyama, was literally dashed to pieces when a huge wave came aboard the vessel and,333 words
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Article129 1934-02-20 3 British Firm Secures Machinery Order. An order has recently been placea with a well-known British Firm for the construction of a number of Diesel Engines to form the auxiliary machinery In new Cruisers which the Chinese Maritime Authorities have stated their intention to build. In each case the129 words
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Article398 1934-02-20 3 •ins iollowing are passengers rjy the Sarpedon, which leaves Singapore for Europe this afternoon: Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Cavey, Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott, Mr. H. G. Gandy, Mr A. F. Peck. Mr. R. C. Sherar, Mrs. T. A. Barnes, child and infant, Mr. and Mrs. F. O.398 words
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Article32 1934-02-20 3 The above steamer Is due here from Saigon on Wednesday (21) at 7 ajn. and will sail on Thursday at 6 a.m. for Madras, Pondicherry, Colombo, Djibouti, Suez. Port-Said and Marseille32 words
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Article353 1934-02-20 3 Too High In Japan For Some Companies. The Nippon Kisen Kaisha of the Kuhara Interests, which has Just chartered three vessels for the transportation of Iron ore from the Malay Peninsula to Japan, Is the target of criticism, says the Japan Chronicle. The matter has just been brought353 words
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Article61 1934-02-20 3 Steamship Companies Fail To Agree. Nanking. Feb. 8. It is learned in official circles that negotiations between the China Merchants Steam Navigation Company and the Powell Navigation Company, of America, concerning a proposed Joint traffic system covering the Pacific and the Chinese coastal and inland waters, have broken61 words
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Article85 1934-02-20 3 China Merchants S.N. Co. Shows Improved Results. Shanghai, Feb. 6. That the administration of the China Merchants Steam Navigation Company has been substantially Improved since lt became a government owned enterprise, is evidenced by Its annual business report which shows an Increase of $2,000,000 In its revenue receipts85 words
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Article77 1934-02-20 3 Ttitee Drowned When Vessels Collide. Following its collision with the bow of the N.Y.K. freighter Aso Maru (3,028 tons), a seventy- ton tug of the Sumitomo warehouse foundered outside the break-water of Osaka harbour. Of the crew of ten who were thrown into the sea, seven were rescued77 words
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Article155 1934-02-20 3 KRONVTKKN. Norw., 1.519 tons, from Bangoon 30-2, for Hong Kong 20-2. INDIA, lU., 4,076 tons, from Oenoa 19-2, for Batavla 21-2. HAVRE MARU. Jap.. 3,450 tons, from Karachi 18-2. for Moji 20-2. LARUT. Brit.. 464 tons, from Malacca 20-2, for Malacca 21-2. SETUN MARU, Jap., 3.004 tons, from155 words
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Article115 1934-02-20 3 Tuesday, February 30. Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive. KEPFEL HARBOUR. Main Wharf Biinjoe. Lch. "Mercury.'' The Cable, Cremer, W. Bt. "Enterprise.'' Tan Hecto. oil Wharf MIL Coal Wharf Nil VESSELS IN DET DOCKS. Tsnjong Pmgar. Albert Dock Ban Slong Bee. Victoria Dock NIL Keppd115 words
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Article42 1934-02-20 3 A white can-buoy will be placed by the Assistant Sewerage Engineer, Municipality, In the following position: Johore Strait, near Pulo Übln. 1.22 miles 235* Lat. 1* 23' 40" Long. 103* 56' 30" (Approx.) Time required one month from Feb. 19.42 words
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Advertisement696 1934-02-20 3 g* NORDDEUTSCHER (Incorporated in VgjEQBP Germany.) The undermentioned an the company': Intended fixtures:— OUTWARD FTJLDA for Manila, Hong Kong, Bhan«hal Ncrth China A Japan Mar. 9 I DONAU for Manila. Hong Kong. Sbanyhal. North China tt Japan Mar. 13 SAARBRUCKEN for Manila. H. Kong, Shanghai, North China Ac Japan Mar.696 words
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Advertisement396 1934-02-20 3 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE dMAMnSUCAH MAIL LINE ANNOUNCEMENT. We take pleasure in announcing that effective immediately the Dollar Steamship Lines have entered into a Return fare agreement with Lloyd Trlestino Special low rates can now be quoted provided passengers use President Liners from Singapore to Europe returning on steamers belonging to396 words
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Advertisement331 1934-02-20 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD Incorporated to liigland •BLLERMAN" LINE. FOR HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM HAMBURG Via Ports and inn Caaal Due Sail*. Steamrr Spore Spore CITY OP KHARTOUM Feb. 37 Mar. 9 CITY OF BATH Mar. 14 Mar. 16 Calls Dunkirk. FOR HONQ KONG. SHANGHAI JAPAts Steamer Due S'pora CITY331 words
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Miscellaneous71 1934-02-20 3 SINGAPORE WEATHER REPORT. Stations Yesterday Last night Max. Rainfall Bright Mm. temp, ins Sunshina temp. 'F hrs. °F Alor Star 92 Nil 8.5 68 Kota Bharu 84 Nil 9.5 69 K. Trengganu No report. Bukit Jeram 90 Nil 9.0 72 Mersing 82 Nil 9.0 71 Singapore (Mt. Faber) 89 Nil71 words
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Miscellaneous89 1934-02-20 3 TLDG TABLES. Tuesday. Feb. 2«. H. W. 3.16 a.m., tt., a.SS p.m.. 8 ft. L. W. 8.36 a.m.. 1 ft. 9 in., 8.34 p.m.. 3 ft 7in. Wedaesday. Feb. 31. H. W. 346 a.m., 8 tt. S in., 3.65 p.m.. 7. ft 1 in. L. W. 9.34 a.m.. 3 tt.89 words
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Advertisement323 1934-02-20 4 SITUATIQNS VACANT Whea apvrrtag far aay piaWlsa aavsrIkjea la these rstaaiaa seae eepies ef tesUßMnlals. De act seaa wit I—ls. WANTED An c.pert Cutter, Experienced men only need apply personally with testimonials. 138. Selegie Road. WANTED, for a Calcutta Rubber Factory a Chinese Foreman with experience of Spreading. Tublnz, Dipping.323 words
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Advertisement665 1934-02-20 4 MOTOR VEHICLES I FOR SAkE. Baby Flat, sound condition. Price 1360. 65 Catrnhyi Boad. FOR SALE 1930 FIAT MODEL 530 in good condition 8300 or best offer. Apply Box 3b3. S. T. FOR SALE. Beautiful 1931-33 cyl. 1 Oraham-Palge two-seater in tip-top condition. 1 Apply 3M, Straits Times. FOR SALE,665 words
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Advertisement493 1934-02-20 4 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET Ground ss Firs* Flour. Robinson Rd. Premises, separately or together. United Engineers. TO LET, OFFICEB at 4 and 4-A. Prince St top floor and No. 33, Raffle. Place Apply Kob Chew See. IM. Kllllnery Boad. LAIDLAW BUILDING. Offlces to let at moderate rents, electric Uft to493 words
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Advertisement476 1934-02-20 4 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE. In the Matter of the BANGKOK TIMES PBESS LIMITED and REDUCED, and, la tke Matter of ORDINANCE NO. ISS (CiassaalH) NOTICE is hereby given that in pursuance of an Order of Court dated Feb. 5, 1934 an office copy of the said Order and the Minute hereunder476 words
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Advertisement1346 1934-02-20 4 AUCTION NOTICE. BUSINESS CARDS IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of Valuable Freehold It Leasehold Singapore P" I G /V R O Town and Country Property r jAirrT CMAT.ONS At the saleroom of Messrs. Cneong Koon TBS Seng Co. Ltd, No. SO, Chulia Street, Q Df OMAM ira.T U/AUF Singapore, on PERMANENT WAVE1,346 words
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Miscellaneous183 1934-02-20 4 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Singapore ..lthln Outside Without Mal.ya Msla>^ Postage Monthly 8 3.M 3 4.88 3 2.50 Quarterly 3 8.56 312.M 7.W Half Yearly $17 W ***** ***** Trarlv 834.8t «48J6 36.86 Note.— OnUtaUon cheque* should Include the usual bank discount. ADVERTISEMENT RATES Tl charges and instructions for CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS are183 words
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Article174 1934-02-20 5 Largest Floating Dock For Sale. The Southern Railway Co.'s 60,000 tons floating dock to no longer required at Southampton. The company are willing to dispose of it, and they have already received Inquiries from Japan and Brazil. The floating dock, which, with an over all length of 960174 words
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Article37 1934-02-20 5 The Japanese coastal defence Hakuho Maru, while cruising round the Chlshima Islands recently, reported that It has discovered a new island dear Aralto. It Is a volcanic Isle, at present in a state of eruption.37 words
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Article273 1934-02-20 5 Popularity Of Evening Classes. In his report on the work of the 1932—1933 session at the annual prise distribution of the Northampton Polytechnic Institute, St. John Street, London. E.C.L. the principal. Mr. 8. C. Laws, stated that the volume of educational work carried on by the evening273 words
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Article169 1934-02-20 5 See Teacher Shot In Classroom. The bullet-scarred bodies of a rural school teacher and a 28-year-cM farmer, Herman Selck. her reject suitor, bore evidence of the double tragedy which had been enacted before the horrified eyes of 20 pupils at Harlan Oowa. The story of how Miss Margaret169 words
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Article114 1934-02-20 5 Two Dv Planes Sold To Mrnchukuo. According to the Pelplng Morning Post, the order placed by Marshal Chang Hsueh-llang with a Netherlands aeroplane firm for two military machines has led to complications. Marshal Chang paid $14,000 down fcr the machines and shortly after signing the contract, left114 words
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Article754 1934-02-20 5 Amazing Disclosures. "CONDITIONS' BEYOND BELIEF* Mr. Austin H. MacCormick, the new Commissioner for Correction for New York, made a surprise visit to the century-old City prison on Welfare Island and discovered what he described as shocking conditions, -rites the New York correspondent of the Morning Post.754 words
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Advertisement276 1934-02-20 5 HOTELS TO-NIGHT SATURDAY FEB. 24th SPECIAL DINNER t CLASSICAL DINNER RACE DALL THE POPULAR COMEDIAN MISIC DICK NORTON 8.15 p.m. to 9.15 p.m. with DANCE FORMAL 2 9.45 p.m. to Midnight dinner $3.. non -diners si.WEDS. 21st A THURS. 22nd SUNDAY FEB. 25th THE POPULAR COMEO.AN o^^ oR^ESTRAL DICK NORTON276 words
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Advertisement117 1934-02-20 5 THE MOST POPULAR S.W. RADIO RECEIVER GUARANTEED K. M I GUARANTEED DESIGNED A BUILT FOB DBE IN THE TROPICS. 7 Vajve Superhrt. All M >iv (A.C.) Juat plac-ln. One dial "inlng No reaction knob. No shrieks and howls. No coil changing. 15 to 550 meters. SI PEK SELECTIVE— SUrKS SENSITIVE.117 words
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Advertisement277 1934-02-20 5 The Secret of a Clear Skin DAILY USE OF CIJTH IR A SOAP Before retiring bathe the face freely wirti hot water and VmUrvrm tuing plenty of Soap. Rinae with tepid water, fiaiahing with cold water if agreeable. Containing medicinal and beating propfrtiaa. CaMteara »■■■> acta a protection againat akin277 words
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Miscellaneous212 1934-02-20 5 8.8.C. PROGRAMME. For Straits Settlements, and Federated Malay States from the Empire transmitter, Daventry. England. TODAY. 6.20 a.m. The Music of Alec rcowiey. 6.50 Dance Music. 7.20 The British Industries Fair. 7.40 An Italian Serenade. 8.5 The News. 2.35 p.m. The News. 2.50 Frank Stewart presents The Alphas. 3.20 Chamber212 words
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1894 1934-02-20 6 1933— A TURNING POINT IN HISTORY Great Bank's Review Of Changed Conditions. Thourh reaching this country after the New Tear is six weeks old, we give below a review of 1933 which appeared in the January issue of the Westminster Bank Review. This authority goes so far fc* to predict1,894 words
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Article466 1934-02-20 6 Network Of Lines. PRIVATE COMPANIES* ENTERPRISE. Plans have been prepared by a large number of Independent air transport companies to establish lines which will enable most parts of Great Britain to be reached by air during the present year. There will be a north-south line extending466 words
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Advertisement244 1934-02-20 6 SHE WAS GETTING FATTER Now Down to Normal I was putting on flesh very rapidly.' writes a married woman, and also suffering from constipation, and was very liverish. Three months ago a friend advised me to take a teaspoonf u) of Kruschen Salts in hot water every morning. I have244 words
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Advertisement182 1934-02-20 6 A special polishing agent in Biv^t J listerine Tooth Paste removes ■Bj^a^*'!^^ yl (tains with surprising speed.. >7 I V 3, JH MM Listerine Tooth Paste coo. ft i^BP^^J via no to scratch I -^MP^^vF/nI delicate tooth eoamd j Though Liaterin Tooth Paste PlM^^C-y does mil any tooth paste can182 words
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Advertisement261 1934-02-20 7 rlllHMlllMaillMMMlMtllMllli^RiaMHlllßMHmnilMlllMaaiiaHlliaHlllHHlllHiliai^lllfV OPENING A I U A MR P A MATINEE t^na TO-DAY 6.15 9.15 I HLnMIWDKH 1 TO-MORROW at 3.1 5 HPi IF^X CHARLIE CHAN RETURNS! F#X PICTURE PICTURE The Most Popular of Modern Detective Characters Faces New Adventures in— I "CHARLIE CHAN'S GREATEST CASE" MUM j FROM EARL DERR261 words
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Advertisement181 1934-02-20 7 The Mightltst TARZAN in tin Hittery af showwfcip! OPENING ON 28th FEBRUARY. ALHAMBRA NIGHTLY AT 6-15 9-15 p.m. Matinees Saturday Sunday nt 3-15 p.ttH NEW ADVENTURES OF TARZAN The FEARLESS THE WHITE GIANT OF THE BLACK JUNGLES HW .^I^I^IM J i M^^S^S^S^S^S^sW 9 Vuß B^ «^Hi^K' *m Jk Ak^s^sW m181 words
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Advertisement173 1934-02-20 7 LAST NIGHT of this popular BRITISH musical comedy with a host of talented singing stars CAPITOLI 6 T r_,7s B-LPs dazzling production of the popular DALY'S THEATRE success! and >^Hj With HARRY WELCHMAN l dutiful Spanish Settings! and Lively Songs! NANCY BROWN Inspiring Ensembles! TO-MORROW (Opening at 3.15 Matinee) The173 words
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Article244 1934-02-20 8 Home Stocks Up Again. LOCAL MARKET DULL. <From Our Financial Correspondents Singapore, Tuesday. Today's Prices: Rubber, 16 cts., down Vi ct. Tin, $1 13.37 Vi, (unchanged.) Gold, £6 14s. 9d., down lid, Yesterday's Prices: Rubber, London 4 13/16 d.. down 3/32 d. Market Tone:— Steady, Quiet. New244 words
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Article309 1934-02-20 8 Singapore, Feb. 29, 12 noon. TIN PRICE. February 20, Singapore tin price (per plcul) $113.37'/ 2 Kerosene oil: Shell and Flan $3 40 (or two 4 -gal ion Una; Crown and Dragon $3 for two 4-gallon Una; Cross $2.85 (or two 4-gallon tins; Crown and Croat In 4-gallon drums309 words
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Article456 1934-02-20 8 Val. Pd. £1 £1 Asam Kumbang £1 £1 Austral Malay 5/- 5/- Ayer Hitam Tin 1 I Ayer Weng £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 1 1 BatangPadang 1 1 Batu Caves £1 £1 Changkat Tin £1 £1 Chenderiang 50 50 Hitam Tin 1 1 Hong Fatt 5/- 5/- Hong Kong456 words
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Article276 1934-02-20 8 Sal. Pd. Buyers SeJlers. 2 2 Alex. Brick Ord. 0.72^ 0.80 2 2 Alex. Brick Prefs. 1.50 1.75 51 £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 5.16.0 6.1.0 0 5 British Malaya Trustee 5.40 5.60 51 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Prefs. 26/- 27/11 £1 Con. T. S. Ord. 24/- 24/9 1276 words
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Article140 1934-02-20 8 Singapore Municipal 6 p.c. of 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 106 108 nom. Singapore Municipal 4/* p.c of 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 106 108 nom. Singapore Municipal 4 '/a P-c of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 105 107 nom. Singapore Municipal 4 p.c. ot 1913 red. 1963 $2,000,006 102140 words
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Article363 1934-02-20 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Today's Pnces Fraser Lyall Evatt Co. Allenby (*1) 1.10 1.20 1.10 1.20 Alor Gajah (*1) 0.7 V& 0.85 0.80 0.90 A. Hitam ($1) 105 1.15 1.10 1.15 A. Malay ($2) 2.15 2.35 2.00 2.20 A. Molek ($1) 0.65 0.75 0.60363 words
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Article214 1934-02-20 8 The following are the exchange rates this morning, according to the daily circular issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2/4 9/64 London, 3 months' sight 2/4% London, 60 days' sight 2/4 7/64 London, 30 days' sight 2/4 3/32 London, demand214 words
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Article34 1934-02-20 8 The correspondence received by this mall will be available to boxhoiders and window delivery ticket holders Immediately and correspondence for n on -boxhoiders will be sent out for delivery at noon.34 words
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Article101 1934-02-20 8 The rate ol issue Is Rs. 154=5100. The rate of payment Is Rs. 158=1100. The rate of payment la the rate current on the day of receipt of the Money Order Advice by the Straits Settlements Post Office. The rates of Issue of Money Orders drawn on the101 words
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Article139 1934-02-20 8 Programme of Drills up to and for week ending Feb. 25, are:— Tuesday, Fo. 20, 5.15 p.m., Head--rlers, Ai lured Car Sec., Maintenance Parade; 5.15 p.m., Headquarters, "F" (Malay) Coy., Exercising Riffles 30 Yards Range; 5.15 pjn., Headquarters, Training Crdre, Weapon Training. Wednesday, Feb. 21, 3.*- p.m., Head-139 words
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Article94 1934-02-20 8 Club Where Drinks Were Sold After Hours. "The premises where the club was carried on were much tike a fortress," said Mr. J. Blnns, prosecuting at Bootle, when he made an application for the Central Social Club, Derby Road, to be struck off the registrar. "It was94 words
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Article192 1934-02-20 8 Today. Indo-China lOmbUln) ..3 p.m. Slak, Pak*n Baro, Part de Kock and Padang (Hong Kwong) ..3 p.m. Selat Pandjang and Baga.. (Bong Thong) 3 p.m. Bengali*. Laboean Bfflk and Tandion«r Balel (Maroa) .3 nm. Ceylon, Egypt St Great Britain (Parcel* only) (Sarpsdon) ..3.30p.m. Java, Souta-West Sumatra, BouthEot192 words
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Article31 1934-02-20 8 Laroa oelnu RocLlati lamat henonceaux [aragola S'porr lorinn Jan. 11 Peb J Jan. 11 Feb. 5 Jan. 38 Keb. 14 Jan. 33 Peb. 15 Jan. 33 Feb. 1931 words
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Article80 1934-02-20 8 Rugby, Feb. 17. Foreign exchanges today were: Amsterdam 7.63V£ Athens 530 sellers. Berlin 12.97^ Bombay 1/6 3/32 Brussels 22 Bucharest 512 Buenos Aires 36^4 sellers, official. Copenhagen 22.40 Geneva 15.90 Helsingfors 226 Hong Kong l/6»/fe Lisbon 107% Madrid 37 29/32 Milan 58 9/16 Monievi^eo S7*i sdJcn, s*<^ Montreal 5.12/2British Wireless - 80 words
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Article67 1934-02-20 8 Noon, Feb. 20. R.S.S. equal to London Standard: Buyers. Sellers. Spot (loose) 16 16% (F. 0.8.) 16 «4 16% Standard R.S.S. on Tender: Bayers. Sellers. Mar. 16% 16>4 Apr-June 16% 16% July-Sept. 16% 16% Oct.-Dec. 16% 17 Tone of V .o-ket: Dull. Latest Cable: London67 words
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Article53 1934-02-20 8 From Europe (London malls dispatched Feb. 1) by Rohna due at Penang daylight on Thursday. From China and Japan by Katort Maru due at Singapore 5 a.m. tomorrow. From China by Behar due at Singapore 7 a.m. tomorrow. From China and Japan by Aklta Maru due at Singapore53 words
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Miscellaneous104 1934-02-20 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Tuesday. February 2*. Police Band at Katong Park, 5.15 p m. Jonore Council of State mtg.. 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 21. Rotary Tiffin. Adelphl Hotel 1 p.m.. 29tb Anniversary: Mr. L. L. Goodman. "Rotary Yesterday": Dr. Llm En« Hae, "Rotary Today"; Mr. C. B. Pecker. "Rotary104 words
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Article678 1934-02-20 9 Market Quieter. YARN AND CLOTH WEAKER. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Manchester, Jan. 24. A quieter state of affairs has prevailed in the market during the past week and the turnover In yarn and cloth has been disappointing. Spinners and manufacturers generally have not been able to report678 words
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Article97 1934-02-20 9 Shareholders of Andersons' Rubber Company, at a meeting held In Bristol recently approved the resolution to reduce the capital of the company from £250.000 to £175,000, divided Into 100,000 ss. seven and a half per cent. "A" cumulative preference, 50,000 £1 seven and a half per cent. "B"97 words
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Article418 1934-02-20 9 Prices Rising. WILLIAM JACKS ft CO.'s REPORT. Prices of all commodities rose In sympathy with the all-round improvement in world trade, although prjflttaklng will lead to temporary setbacks. Copper:— The U.S.A. copper producers and customs smelters haTe com? together and formed an association which simplifies the Introduction418 words
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Article124 1934-02-20 9 Shipments For November Decrease. Shipments of pneumatic casings for the month of November amounted to 2.197,485 casings, a decrease of 13.4% below October but was 28.4 'r above November, 1932, according to statistics released by the Rubber Manufacturers Association, Inc. This organisation reports production of pneumatic casings for124 words
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Article217 1934-02-20 9 Statistics Indicate Trade Recovery. The Dominion Bureau of Statistics' weekly Index number for the general industrial situation for the week ending January 6th is 83.2 compared with 81.7 for the previous week; the figure represents an increase of 19 per cent. In the corresponding week in217 words
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Article741 1934-02-20 9 Samuel Montagu Co.'s Report Samuel Montague and Co.'s report, dated London Jan. 24, states:— The Bank of England gold reserve against notes amounted to 190,817.659 on the 17th Instant, showing no change as compared with the previous Wednesday. The amounts of gold available in the open market741 words
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Advertisement627 1934-02-20 9 BANKING. HONG KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated In Hong Kong). The liability ol members is limited to the extent and in manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1839 of the Colony. HEAD OFFICE: BONG KONG. Authorised Capital t50.000.000 bsurd and fully paid up $30,000,000 Reserve Fund*:— Sterling t 6,500,000627 words
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Advertisement121 1934-02-20 9 JUST ARRIVED A BIG ASSORTMENT OF BRITISH MADE SILVER WARE, E.P.N.S. SMOKER REQUISITE TOILET IN MODERN DESIGN LACQUER OF EVERY DBS- }jj CRIPTION SUITABLE FOR WEDDING tfTn^fcHU ///gjl PRESENTS OR EVERY OCCASION 1\ j/JfrlM l\\ £-?v HIGH CLASS JEWELLERY AT LOW- I A /f fj KST POSSIBLE PRICES. THE I,121 words
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Advertisement318 1934-02-20 9 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Paid Dp Capita! in 60C.000 (hare* of fIS each £3 000 W0 Reaerrtf Fund t3.000.0<") Rewrve liability ot Proprietor* tt dOO.OOO HEAD OFFICE: 38. BUbo|Hc«l« London. E.Ci 4r*aelea aad Branchn. Alor Star Hollo Saigon Amrltsai Ipoh Somarang Bangkok Karachi Scremban Batavla KUng318 words
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Article98 1934-02-20 10 Singapore. ADELPHI HOTEL Special Dinner Dance. ALHAMBRA Charlie Chan's Greatest Case. With Warner Oland. 6.16—9.15. CAPITOL The Southern Maid. With Bebe Daniels, Barry Welchman A Luplno Lane. 6.15 9 15. GREAT WORLD Cabaret— Waltz Time tc The King's Cup. MABLBOKOUGH Oul Bakawall. 6.15—9.15. NEW WOSXD Side Show*. Cabaret, Dancing.98 words
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Obituary66 1934-02-20 10 TAN— Mr. Tan Uan Tee. aged 6«, pawed away peacefully at his residence No. 14a Heeren Street. Malacca, on Monday. Feb. it at 1 am. Be leaves behind a widow; 3 sons Messrs. Tan San Hong and Lee Tan Henry; 2 daughters and 8 grandchildren to mourn their loss.66 words
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927 1934-02-20 10 Discussion of the English vs. Malay issue In the Colony Is proceeding unabated, but there is a very general desire to get away from academic argument and to approach the subject in as practical and constructive a spirit as possible.927 words
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Article585 1934-02-20 10 A FRONTIER DRAMA. An echo of an Incident wnicn occurred on the North-West Frontier more than ten yean ago andattracted world-wide notice is provided by the retirement of Khan Bahadur Risaldar Major Mogbal Baz Khan, 1.0.M., 1.D.5.M., Political Agent, Khyber. The Khan Bahadur, who is 56585 words
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Article1055 1934-02-20 10 Greta Garbo - Greta Gar bo. THE WEAPONS OF WOMAN. (By Why do men boast of their inability to "understand" woman, and declare that she is without logic and a sense of proportion? This article contains a convincing answer, and shows that man is no more "logical" than woman. The1,055 words
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Advertisement214 1934-02-20 10 CHARNAUX KEEPS YOUR FORM -IN -FORM! y. Correct hip-movement is the > W +\s**—~ key smooth rhythmic V^^-V^jL kf J action. That is why the V^ W y Charnauz Sports Belt is so J I Jr popular with sportewomen. 'f Jr It not only gives adequate I support to the214 words
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Advertisement81 1934-02-20 10 COLUMBIA PORTABLES 201 4. THE WORLD'S BEST PORTABLE. MADE IN ENGLAND $39 COLOURED MODELS BLUE, RED, BROWN Md BUCK. (Illustrated list seat with pleasure.) THE ROBINSON PIANO Cf., Ltd. COLLTEB QUAY (SINGAPORE.) (Incorporated in Hong Kong). HAND— PURVES— At St. Andrew's Cathedral on Friday, Feb. 18, 1934, by the Rer.81 words
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763 1934-02-20 11 STRANGE MESSAGE FROM LONDON. OLD REPORT REVIVED. Preponderance Of "Foreign" Population. Mystification has been created in Singapore by a Reuter message which suggests that the Chinese population of the Straits Settlements is unduly large in relation to the Malay population. This message was cabled763 words
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Article42 1934-02-20 11 British Cotton Proposals To Japanese. Osaka, Feb. 17. The Japanese Spinners' Federation met this afternoon and passed a resolution that Sir Thomas D. Barlow's memorandum should be rejected as too arbitrary and has instructed the Japanese delegation accordingly. Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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Article39 1934-02-20 11 London, Feb. 17. An anti-German film entitled "Attention," by Leslie Reade, has been prohibited in its entirety by the National Board of Film Censors on the grounds that the film is pure propaganda without artistic merit— Aneta-Trans-Ocean.Aneta-Trans-Ocean - 39 words
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Article45 1934-02-20 11 Cape Town, Feb. 15. An agreement has been reached between General Hertzog and Doctor Malan, leader of the small group of nationalists in the provinces of the Union who were opposed to the party fusion with General Smuts' South African party. Renter Wireless.Reuter - 45 words
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Article29 1934-02-20 11 Toklo, Feb. 19. The death occurred today of Count MiyoJl I to. one of the most Influential Privy Councillors, as a result of internal iroi'bte Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article51 1934-02-20 11 Increase By Co-operation In Marketing. Rugby, Feb. 17. The British Government has issued a memorandum on cocoa producing countries and it is proposed to discuss among other matters whether they should attempt to raise the world prices of cocoa by a greater measure of co-operation in marketing.— BritishBritish Wireless - 51 words
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Article51 1934-02-20 11 Abolished By Reich Reform Bill. Berlin, Feb. 14. A sequel to the Reich Reform Bill Is that the Government has decreed abolition of the Relchsrat, or Federal Council, whose task was to represent States in law-making and administration of the Reich. The Relchsrat Is now considered redundant. ReuterReuter - 51 words
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Article67 1934-02-20 11 AVIATORS' GRAVE." Ulm Crosses Tarmian Sea A Second Time. Sydney, Feb. 17. The Tasman Sea, known as the aviators' grave," was crossed solo for the second time by Mr. Charles Ulm who arrived at 6.10 p.m. from New Zealand which he left at 5.30 a.m. in the aeroplane Faith inReuter - 67 words
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Article148 1934-02-20 11 15 Per Cent Raisins. NEW LAWS TO HELP FARMERS. Ankara, l eb. 17. All bread baked in Turkey on at least one day of the week must In future contain 15 per cent raisins. This regulation has been issued by the Ministry of Agriculture inAneta-Trans-Ocean - 148 words
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Article246 1934-02-20 11 Believed To Be Rapidly Developing. London, Feb. 19. The recent heavy American buying of silver in the London market has given rise to a belief that the U.B. Government's silver policy is rapidly developing, but London is inclined to adopt a hesitant attitude until a definite policyReuter - 246 words
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Article86 1934-02-20 11 Expansion Of Services By Eurasia Corp. Nanking, Feb. 18. In an order to the DirectorateGeneral of Posts, the Ministry of Communications instructs that a sum of $120,000 be remitted to the Eurasia Aviation Corp. as part of the Ministry's share of the capital. The Corporation recently reported to86 words
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Article62 1934-02-20 11 Kiangsi Government's New Project. Nanking, Feb. 20. The Kiangsi Provincial Government is reported to be planning the construction of an underground tunnel beneath the Kan River connecting Nanchang City, provincial capital of Kiangsi, and Nluhslng Station, terminus of the Nanchang -Kluklang Railway. Survey work will be started62 words
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Article45 1934-02-20 11 Nanking, Feb. 20. To meet present conditions the regulations governing railway freight rates on stationery, experimental apparatus and other equipment for educational institutions have been revised by the Ministry of Railways. The Ministry of Education has been n.-tl-'fled to this effect.— Kuo Mln.45 words
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Article, Illustration201 1934-02-20 11 Admiral Sir Roger Keyes (C) 17,582. K. T. Humby (Labour) 11,904. At the general election in 1931 the figures were Sir Bertram Falle (C) 26.331 Rear-Admiral K. G. B. Dewar (Lab.) 12.182. Sir Bertram Falle had represented Portsmouth since 1910 and Portsmouth North since 1918. AdmiralReuter - 201 words
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Article73 1934-02-20 11 Col. Lindbergh Issues A Denial. New York. Feb. 19. Col. Lindbergh has Issued a statement denying reports that he received gifts of stock In air companies and says that any stock options he received were given in accordance with his contract with the Pan-American Airways. His grossReuter - 73 words
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Article116 1934-02-20 11 New Service To Begin On March 1. Nanking, Feb. 19. The agreement for the institution of through traffic on land and water between the Klaochow-Tslnan Railway Admlnstration and the China Merchants Steam Navigation Co. has been formally signed by their respective representatives, according to the Ministry of Communications.116 words
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Article45 1934-02-20 11 Prague, Feb. 14. The Czechoslovakian Government has resigned following a disagreement over the devaluation of the currency, but has now been reconstituted with Dr. Benes as Minister for Foreign Affairs as previously, but with the exclusion of the former Minister for Commerce. —Reuter Wireless.Reuter - 45 words
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Article38 1934-02-20 11 Rugby, Feb. 17. The Union Castle Company has placed orders with Harland and Wolff, Belfast, for two twin-screw motor passenger vessels for the South African mall service and for two motor cargo vessels— British Wireless.British Wireless - 38 words
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Article240 1934-02-20 11 Duke Of Brabant TO TAKE OATH OF ACCESSION. Brussels, Feb. 19. The Duke of Brabant, who will take the oath of accession on Feb. 23, has been promoted lieutenant-general. One hundred thousand Belgians tonight stood bareheaded as they watched the cortege escorting the body of King AlbertSin Kuo Min - 240 words
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Article125 1934-02-20 11 Will Austria Follow Germany's Lead Munich, Feb. 19. In a broadcast speech mainly for the benefit of Austrians, Herr Habitch, formerly a German Nazi leader, announced tonight that he had ordered Nazi organisations In Austria to cease attacking the Austrian Government for a period of one week toReuter - 125 words
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Article53 1934-02-20 11 Bulgarian Communists In Reichstag Trial. Moscow, Feb. 15. It Is officially announced that the three Bulgarian communists, Dlmltrorl. Taneff and PopofT, who were acquitted at the Reichstag fire trial, but who are still detained In prison In Berlin, are to become Soviet citizens in accordance with their relatives'Reuter - 53 words
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Article48 1934-02-20 11 Gen. von Seeckt Accepts Nanking "rat. London, Feb. 18. The Times Berlin correspondent states that Gen. von Seeckt has accepted an invitation from the Nanking Government to go to China as military adviser and that he is preparing to leave for China In March. Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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Article35 1934-02-20 11 Berlin, Feb. 17. Prussian fire brigades will be brought completely up to date by a decree Issued on Wednesday by Premier Goering. Among the new technical equipment will be special steel helmets. Aneta-Trans-OceanAneta-Trans-Ocean - 35 words
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Article33 1934-02-20 11 Paris, Feb. 17. Two German Jews named Katzensteln and Larcher, both from Munich, were expelled with seven other foreign agitators who took part In the Paris riots r.nd had been arrested —Aneta-Trans-OceanAneta-Trans-Ocean - 33 words
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Article76 1934-02-20 11 Decision Of Nigerian Chamber Of Mines, IN FAVOUR. But Restriction Must Not Be Extended. (From Oar Own Correspondent.) London, Feb. 19. The Nigerian Chamber of Mines in London has passed a resolution "supporting the proposal for a buffer stock, on the understanding that acceptance of the proposal76 words
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Article333 1934-02-20 11 Cause Of Disaster Revealed. Moscow, Feb. 12. The commission investigating the record-breaking stratostat disaster at the scene of the tragic crash has nowj published the results of its work. Parti of the piloting and scientific instruments were shattered, others only half broken. The notes of the participants In333 words
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Article99 1934-02-20 11 Reopening Of Trial Of Dr. Wynekoop. Chicago, Feb. 19. The surgery murder case in which) Dr. Alice Wynekoop Is charged with the murder of her daughter-in-law, Rheta, who was found shot dead on an operating table, was reopened today. Dr. Wynekoop pleaded not guilty. She said she was99 words
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Article87 1934-02-20 11 China's Proposal To Great Britain. Shanghai. Feb. 18. According to the Spokesman of the Chinese Foreign Office, arrangements have been made for the opening of negotiations between Britain and] China with a view to reaching a nonaggression pact between the twd countries. Sir Alexander Cadogan, the new! Brtlsh87 words
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497 1934-02-20 12 SEQUEL TO RECENT INQUIRY. Bill Gazetted. NEW CONSTITUTION IN LEGAL FORM. The new constitution of the Rubber Research Institute is outlined In a Bill gazetted In Kuala Lumpur last Friday. This news will be welcomed throughout the planting community, for the Institute has been a497 words
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Article375 1934-02-20 12 A Royal Installation DUtric t Officer's Illness A Former Acting Governor A Banking Change. Mr C. G. Sollls, Inspector of Schools. Selangor, Is expected from leave shortly. Dr. C. B. Kibble arrived from leave on Saturday. She has retired from Government Service. The installation of H.H. the375 words
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380 1934-02-20 12 Naval Aviators Praise Penang Aerodrome. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Feb. 20. All the pilots from the Eagle who descended at the Bayan Lepas aerodrome yesterday by way of testing the strength of the ground declared the surface perfect. The aerodrome was one380 words
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Article136 1934-02-20 12 Alleged Source Of Red Literature. (From Our Own Correspondent) Medan, Feb. 14. The allegation that Singapore Is a hot-bed of Communist propaganda Is made by the Blntang Timur, one of the leading native newspapers in Netherlands India. This Journal adds that it is from Singapore that most of136 words
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Article, Illustration55 1934-02-20 12 Exprc 'ng coconut and (tin colly oil In rural Singapore is carried on today in a manner which has seen no change with the passage of the years. A hollow log forms the crashing receptacle and a smaller trunk the crashing medium, the operation being performed by a crudely constructed55 words
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Article225 1934-02-20 12 European Planter As Complainant. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Feb. 19. Before the Seremban magistrate, Raja Kamaralzaman, a Hylam, Liew Chin Foak, appeared today to answer a charge of attempting to cause hurt to Mr. E. C. Thommerup, an European planter, with a dangerous weapon.225 words
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Article27 1934-02-20 12 As Thursday Is an American nation al holiday (anniversary of the birth of George Washington), the American Consulate General will be closed to business on that day.27 words
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Article276 1934-02-20 12 By Larut, Matang And Selama Asiatics. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiplng, Feb. 19. The Asiatic communities of Larut. Matang and Selama honoured H.H. the Sultan of Perak at Taiping yesterday, on the occasion of his receiving the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Michael276 words
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Article21 1934-02-20 12 Mr. W. S. Hogg, representative in Malaya of Lendrums, Limited, paper mill agents. Is sailing on leave today in the Sarpedon.21 words
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Article426 1934-02-20 12 Contents Of Tin Poured Over Face. Add throwing formed the subject of a charge against a Chinese In the third magistrate's court yesterday at a preliminary inquiry. Court Inspector Maclennan led evidence on behalf of the complainant, Tob Chin, while Mr. W A. N. Battenberg426 words
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Article143 1934-02-20 12 Record Level For N.E.I. Outer Possessions. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, Feb. 13. Statistics of rubber sxports from the six most important harbours in the 1 outer possessions. Sambas, Pontianak. Bandjermasin, Palembang, Djambl and Belawan indicate that a record I has been reached for the month of I143 words
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Article96 1934-02-20 12 JEALOUSY Mistakes Relative For Lover. For hitting a girl's cousin under the belief that he was her new lover a man was yesterday lined $10. Court Inspector Bembroke stated that on Saturday afternoon the girl's ex-nance saw her walking In the complainant's company in Chulla' Street and in a fit96 words
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Article77 1934-02-20 12 Japanese Cruiser Now At Bangkok. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Feb. 19. The Japanese cruiser Kama leaves for Singapore on Wednesday. The officers were entertained to dinner this evening by the Premier and the weekly sitting of the Assembly today was postponed In honour of the visit.77 words
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Article805 1934-02-20 12 A FORERUNNER OF NEW TAXATION? Those who are familiar with the mysterious ways by which the Administration moves its wonders to perform are bound to be somewhat suspicious of a neat little table comparing thstaxation In certain other countries with that of Malaya, which was805 words
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Advertisement67 1934-02-20 12 Fr ee Bottle!! V3V^& J It you get a number ending v^ 'VTOWJ^I in "00" If "0000" two ft W/f\ 1 bottles. These bottles, or ft •L \#\v labels intact, are to be returned f^V\\Jr to us an< we w exchange fl Demand White Horte" 11 WHlff K°W ScotchWHISKY (WHITE67 words
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2339 1934-02-20 13 Conditions In Malay States Before Federation. The Malay States before federation are remembered by few today and personal links are becominj. historically, more and more valuable. Below we reprint an article by "0.M." in British Malaya in which the writer recalls some events and2,339 words
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Article, Illustration41 1934-02-20 13 The Officer In Charre, Police District, Raub. (Mr. J. Barnard) i»ve the alarm when fire broke oat in a crowded konfsl on the outskirts of Raub Town, Pahanf. The putnpinr engine in action attracted i much attention among the younger veneration.41 words
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Article109 1934-02-20 13 Entertained By Eurasian Volunteers. i From Our Own Correspondent Penang. Feb. 20. Capt J. W. Harding, Officer Commanding the Eurasian volunteers, who is being transferred was entertained by the Corps last night after the parade at aa impromptu concert which proved thoroughly enjoyable. There was a109 words
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Advertisement73 1934-02-20 13 which is frequently a consequence of great heat, overexertion, anger, excitement or excessive indulgence in tobacco or alcohol, renders human beings incapable for any kind of work. 'Gardan' relieves it immediately. But 'Gardan' not only removes the pain, it also prevents pain. Therefore take 'Gardan' in foture even in cases73 words
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Advertisement157 1934-02-20 13 1934 lIIIIHHIIIIIIIIIIIHIHIIIIII New beauty NEW REFINEMENT NEW POWER 8e SPEED AUSTINS see them at i BORNEO MOTORS LTD. Branches from Singapore to Penan*. ill lIIIIIIIIIIIIWI I I '^^^'•m l/jd^!Sl-- wCFT" sW^ IB JpA /I/MS I JmII ''Mvtsfl After the Shave -It S-O-O-T-H-E-S MEN. The just-shaved skin craves soothing. Rub Mermen157 words
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Article47 1934-02-20 14 London, Feb. 19. The draw for the sixth round of the F.A. Cup to be played on March 3, resulted as follows: Arsenal vs. Aston Villa. Preston N.E. vs. Leicester City. Bolton Wands, vs. Portsmouth. Sheffield Wed. or Manchester C. vs. Stoke.— Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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435 1934-02-20 14 The N.C.C. beat the Singapore Ktialsa Association at cricket on Sunday at the N.C.C. ground by 136 runs. Choor Singh scored the first century of the season, hitting two sixes and 14 fours. Carlo Pereira's Innings included three sixes and six fours. N.C.C. Choor435 words
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Article19 1934-02-20 14 London, Feb. 19. In a Third Division (Northern) match today Bamsley beat Halifax Town by I—o— Reuter.Reuter - 19 words
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Article, Illustration977 1934-02-20 14 GOOD WIN FOR GOVT. MONOPOLIES. Monopolies .4. F. and N. "A" .1. Displaying none of their termer splendid form, the first string of Fraser and Neave's were decisively defeated at the hands of the Government Monopolies in a Commercial Cup fixture at the Anson Road Stadium, yesterday.Reuter - 977 words
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529 1934-02-20 14 The B Class yachts of the Royal Singapore Yacht Club sailed the second race of the series of three for the Tilling Challenge Cup on Sunday morning. The conditions were difficult as the wind was fluky and variable, ranging between north and east,529 words
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Article, Illustration17 1934-02-20 14 F. Ibrahim scoring the first goal (or the M.P.H against the Straits Times. In the Commercial Cap.17 words
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340 1934-02-20 14 (By Our Racing Correspondent.) An exceptionally large number of members turned up at Bukit Timah this morning to view the training, which was confined to the outside of No. 1 track. The course being in excellent order some fast work was seen, but most340 words
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Advertisement113 1934-02-20 14 d ytodlimj (pm WAMQW>/ vB Elf (™]m\ BREWED s-BOTTIfD IN JIMGAPORE 1«W HENPY WAUGH 6- Co.LtB. y**M JIHGAPOAE-PENANC-IPOHS-KUALA LUMPUR Here she is I The adorable female fire-cracker whose role in "DINNER AT EIGHT" was the Talk of the Industry! Ij/H Hollywood. Platinum "T.N.T." in METRO COLDWYN-M AVER'S explosion of Mirth113 words
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Article20 1934-02-20 15 kmmS ill! i«* i*** HMM WOT i t,u»a, I H < > In.. m»... HI i *v...20 words
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Article28 1934-02-20 15 B ((.< El I I BMM UklMtM mulliil Illkakk I'U. tli, "H'l. H ll* 1 I I M li.v. I A.i "nl M.-.U....28 words
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Advertisement21 1934-02-20 15 Don't ordn l\c c i TIGER BEER Tin- word I K.IK imkel .ill (he dillt it me. Fraser Neave, ltd, hISHIIMIiKtUH.21 words
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Article, Illustration1065 1934-02-20 16 France, Germany And The Saar Basin. By Article 45 of the Treaty of Versailles, France, as compensation for her War-destroy-ed mines, obtained the right to work for her own advantage the coalfield of the Saar Basin; an area of 750 square miles which, in1,065 words
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Article364 1934-02-20 16 Grave Inconvenience To Shippers Consignees." At a meeting of the committee of :he British North Borneo Chamber of :ommerce held on Feb. 7 correspondence exchanged between the Chamber md Government on the question of Javanese Labour for British North Borneo was read, and it was364 words
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Article233 1934-02-20 16 Posts And Telegraphs Co-operative Society. The report of the Singapore Posus and Telegraphs Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society, Ltd., to be presented at the sixth annual meeting to be held on Feb. 24, states: Excepting where circumstances justify it, ycur committee has been adhering as much as possible233 words
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Article88 1934-02-20 16 ARSENALS BUSY. Big Munitions Order For Japan Gen S. Hayashl. new Japanese War I Minister, recently told a correspondent of the Dally Express that he conslderjed war between Japan and the U.S.A. or the USSR. Improbable I Queried as to rumours -that the [Japanese War Office Is recruiting large numbers88 words
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Article226 1934-02-20 16 French Diplomat On North China Situation. On his way back to France after three years' senrice with the French Legation Guard in Peking. M. Luclen Reben, who has recently been appointed major, passed through Singapore today on the MM. Athos XL Mr. Reben .told a226 words
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Article121 1934-02-20 16 New Chairman Of Sea Fish Cotrmmission. Sir Andrew Duncan, the past president of the London Ayrshire Society, has accepted 'the chairmanship of the Sea Fish Commission. Sir Andrew is a graduate of Glasgow University, and received his business training In that city. He has a wide experience121 words
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Article73 1934-02-20 16 Aged Man's Home For \l Years. Vlada Panitch, of Vukovar, the last surviving member of a once wealthy family has, owing to extreme poverty, lived for the past 17 years in the family vault, where his ancestors are buried. Only now has he been at last73 words
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Advertisement59 1934-02-20 16 K L G SPARK PLUGS ENSURE A QUICK AND CERTAIN START Fit K. L. G. Plugs to your car, and the engine will respond instantly to the starter. Even combustion of fuel will provide smooth running and economy in petrol consumption. MALAYAN MOTORS LIMITED. MM, ORCHARD ROAD PHONE S4M-5-C-7. WEARNE59 words
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Advertisement37 1934-02-20 16 Vesuvius In eruption was a FIRE-CRACKER compared to Alluring, Bewitching, lovely JEAN HARLOW in BLONDE BOMBSHELL" If you're looking for a new way to commit suicide come and Laugh Your Head off TO-MORROW at the CAPITOL 137 words
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Advertisement202 1934-02-20 16 Like a cooling and rejuvenating breeze from the sea. PHOENIX MINERAL WATERS satisfy the most parching and exacting thirst of the hottest day. You should keep a supply in the house your visitors too will enjoy them. A mixed case of 4K f\ m/\ Three dozens V costs only «JJ**»TV/«202 words
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Article937 1934-02-20 17 Overdose Causes Death. CORONER'S WARNING TO PUBLIC. At the resumed Inquest at Alton, Hants, recently on Mrs. Marlon Lilian Hamilton-Russell, wife of Major the Hon. Arthur Hamilton-Russell, and sis-ter-in-law of Viscount Boyne, Mr. A. L. Bowker, the Winchester coroner, recorded a verdict that Mrs. HamiltonRussell937 words
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Article103 1934-02-20 17 "Forbidden City" For Manchukuo. In order to keep the environment of the city of Changchun in conformity with the kingly dignity of Mr. Henry Pu-yl after his accession to the throne, a plan Is afoot for .the reconstruction of the inner part of the city, says a103 words
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Article181 1934-02-20 17 Gas For Industries And Motor Vehicles. Instructive particulars concerning fuel research were given by Dr. F. S. Slnnatt, M.8.E., Director of Fuel Research, In the course of an address to the South Wales Branch of the Association of Mining Electrical Engineers at Cardiff. He referred to investigations in181 words
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Article119 1934-02-20 17 Where Tobacco Factories May Be Established. Rolled tobacco factories may be established only at Shanghai, Tientsin, Hankow and Tsingtao, according to a ruling issued by the Nanking Ministry of Finance. Being essentially a luxury, the Ministry's order points out. rolled tobacco is not a commodity the manufacture of119 words
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Article130 1934-02-20 17 Spaniel That Saved Family From Death. A Spaniel, which gave an alarm of fire at Brockham, near Dorking, perished in the flames. The scene of the fire was Charmouth," a bungalow in Reigate road, Brockham, which was occupied by Mr. Robert Davidson and three women relatives. The130 words
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Article49 1934-02-20 17 Awarded Hubbard Gold Medal. For her brilliant accomplishments as a wireless operator, aerial navigator and co-pilot," Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh was recently presented with the Hubbard Gold Medal by the National Geographic Society, says a Washington report. She Is the first woman to have been so honoured.49 words
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Article57 1934-02-20 17 Death Of Oldest Briton In Berlin. Mr. Frederick Wilson, the oldest British inhabitant of Berlin, has died at the age of 80. Mr. Wilson arrived in Berlin 85 years ago when it was a city of only a few hundred thousand people. His arrival in a57 words
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Article48 1934-02-20 17 Relief For War Sufferers In North China. By order of the Hopel Provincial Government, municipal schools in the war acme In the North are not to receive fees from students this year as a means of relief to the war sufferers, says a report from Shanghai.48 words
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Article25 1934-02-20 17 According to a report from Nanking, there are 507 Red Cross organisations in the country with a total of 112.286 members.25 words
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Advertisement34 1934-02-20 17 JUST OPENED U. GULABRAI NEW SILK STORE 58. HIGH STREET THE SPACIOUS MODERN SILK STORE WITH THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE STOCKS OF DAINTY THINGS TO SUIT EVERYONE'S FANCY AND POCKET. YOUR INSPECTION CORDIALLY INVITED. nrir34 words
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Advertisement271 1934-02-20 17 A stands fbr resistance to ills— for cod-liver oil. B stands for appetite regained for barley. C stands for freedom from disease for concentrated orange juice. D stands for good blood, good nerves, general and thorough good health for ultra-violet rays which reproduce the vital element of sunshine. A, B,271 words
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Miscellaneous131 1934-02-20 17 Today's Crossword Puzzle I HZ__LJL_«_L. 1 (CLUES.) ArROSS 18 Three pronged spear AtKUBB< 19. Striking represenUtlon 30. Produce 1. Unable 31- Volatile alkali S. Two-legged animal 36. Fabric S. Noble M. Doom 10. Pronoun 37. Mix 11. Tight 13. Possibly 15. Mi»t 16. Three-lobed leaf v 5£T n o? I131 words
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Letter179 1934-02-20 18 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.— l beg to thank you for your reference. In Saturday's Notes of the Day, to the resentment felt by some Malays at certain of the utterances of Mr. Tan Cheng Lock on the education policy. As to the policy itself,179 words
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Letter191 1934-02-20 18 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Taxpayers without bias on this subject nvst have read with great satisfaction that part of the Governor's Malacca speech in which he reiterated in no uncertain terms, for the benefit of that clamorous minority, much pandered to by tbe Press and by191 words
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Letter240 1934-02-20 18 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Are you aware that there are many firms in Singapore who use this extra time for keeping in their clerks till late hours daily, thereby frustrating the benefits that Daylight Saving was meant to give to all who observe240 words
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Letter482 1934-02-20 18 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.— l am not a Malay, but Just-pro-Malay, and my bias for the Malays is such a disease that If I should be appointed High Commissioner for this Colony of which there is not the ghost of a chance, you know— l482 words
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Letter242 1934-02-20 18 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir I read your leaderette in the Straits Time.: a few days ago regarding the appointment of another member to the Federal Council. Tnu appointment adds a vote to the official side. What about another councillor on the unofficial side?242 words
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Letter691 1934-02-20 18 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, In view of your editoriU comments on my letter, certain remarks on my part are called for. Firstly, I will deal with the theory of "Economic Suicide." It is an admitted fact that the labourers recruited for Malaya are quite691 words
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Letter354 1934-02-20 18 To the Editor oi the Straits Times. Sir,— When one travels about the world one occasionally meets with unusual things. I .ye Just made a trip througn French Indo-Chinc. and travelled, for' the first time, overland from Pnom- penh to this town stopping ai Battambang en route.354 words
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Letter39 1934-02-20 18 To the Editor ol the Straits Tunes. Sir, I would like to know whether there Is a circle In Singapore interested In and doing spiritualistic work. Perhaps your readers can enlighten me. Yours, etc., ENQUIRER. Singapore. Feb. 17.39 words
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Letter55 1934-02-20 18 To the Editor of ;ht Straits Times. Sir,— With regard to English education, shoule old acquaintance be forgot? Not likely. An old acquaintance Sailed away And left us all at bay To ta ra ra rs. 'oom de aye With English and Malay. Apa Buleh Buat? Yours,55 words
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Article50 1934-02-20 18 UNSHAKEABLE." Rumania's Faith In League Of Nations. Unshakeable faith in the Ideals of the League of Nations was reaffirmed by King Carol in his speech from the Throne at the reopening of the Rumanian Parliament recently. The speech dealt largely with the treaties recently concluded between Rumania and other countries.50 words
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Advertisement379 1934-02-20 18 1934 SIMDARD PROGRAMME Fire tpteadid aew can accurate l7 adjuued to tbe need* ol rootorirts to-day 1 equipped with all the Luert feature* of tbe oortlie* oar practice including BUOYANT POWER SWIWHffiSI WSSmla in/tV* m******* FREE-WBIHJNC X-BRAffl) lUVMK Tit itu Uniw* "Si* Ma Urn """■SJSK SSE 0 Fl _*ANOE OF379 words
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1044 1934-02-20 19 Nanking's "Test" Of Loyalty Of Kwangtung. A Nanking-Cantos crisis has been created by a Government order appointing Mr. Yang Ying-Ui (Marshal Chiang Kai-shek's secretary) to be Governor of Kwangtong, and ousting the present South-West Chairman. It is stated that Marshal Chiang, after extending Nanking1,044 words
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Article63 1934-02-20 19 Chinese Armies May Resist Japanese Advance. Peiping, Feb. 20. A second mutiny against Marshal Chang Kai-shek's policy of passivity towards the Japanese advance broke out on Friday when Gen. Yen Shikhan, overlord of Shansi appealed to his army and those in the North to embark on an undeclaredAneta-Trans-Ocean - 63 words
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Article259 1934-02-20 19 Scale Of Charges Revised. The following action was taken at a meeting of committee No. 4, held on Feb. 9: Agreed to allow the use, at a rental of $50 per day, of the old racecourse site and buildings for the purpose of a live stock exhibition, subject259 words
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Article181 1934-02-20 19 SAIGON THE FT. Arab In The Case Discharged. A further echo of the Saigon theft case which resulted In four Malabarl I Mohamedans and an Arab being charged with dishonestly retaining stolen property and assisting in the disposal of stolen property, was heard this morning before Mr. Norman Grlce, the181 words
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Article96 1934-02-20 19 Charge Likely To Be Withdrawn. On the application of Mr. C. O. Urn. Assistant Official Assignee, the case against Mr. Cecil Edward Elliot Edlin. which was fixed for trial today and tomorrow, before Mr. H. A Forrer, the criminal district judge, was put off for mention until Feb.96 words
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Article59 1934-02-20 19 A committee meeting of the Straits Settlements < Singapore) Association win be held on Monday, Feb. 26. in the Singapore Exchange Room at 5 p.m. Agenda. To Confirm Minutes. Matters arising therefrom (a) Basic language for the S3. English rr j Malay (b) Motor Vehicles Ordinance 1933. (c)59 words
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Article77 1934-02-20 19 Moslem Rebels Defeated At Kashgar New City. New Delhi, Feb. 17. Severe fighting continues in Slnkiang. according to reports from Kashgar. The new Moslem Government forces launched a further attack on Kashgar New City but were repulsed with heavy losses. The Tungan tribesmen holding the city have nowReuter - 77 words
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Article95 1934-02-20 19 Proposed Reduction In Rentals. Action taken at a Municipal Committee No. 5 meeting held on Feb. 13. Agreed to reduce the rate for hiring of electric fans from $1 50 per month to $1 per month. Decided to fixed the charge for electricity for public street lighting 095 words
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Article64 1934-02-20 19 i I Local Government's Warning To Malayans. The attention of Government has recently been directed to the fact that serious unemployment exists among British subjects in Shanghai. There Is no prospect of employment for any persons in sca.vh of work, and all such persons are advised accordingly not64 words
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Article64 1934-02-20 19 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Feb. 19. The death occurred this morning at one o'clock, at his residence. 14s. Heeren Street, of Mr. Tan Lian Tee at the age of sixty. Mr. Tan leaves a widow, two sons, two daughters and eight grandchildren. The64 words
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Article110 1934-02-20 19 Mesdames V. G. Savi and E. L. Case. Messrs. H T O. Robey and K. C. Orove will be the Judges at the Dog and Cat Shows being run with the sanction of the Malayan Kennel Association, in conjunction with the "Home and Children's Fete" at110 words
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Article33 1934-02-20 19 The Straits Chinese Recreation Club are holding a dance at the Great World on Saturday from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. the Cabaret Hall being lent to them by The Great World management33 words
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Advertisement59 1934-02-20 19 Our Signi-.esimg ana Spectacle Fitting, plus London experience have won our reputation throughout Malaya, Slam, Brunei, North Borneo and Sarawak. If you suffer from any l-eadaches or eyestrain, consult JOHN DUKE MANUtACTUKDia OrTICUN r.8.0.*. ium»i) r 8 M.t. N* 11. IHHiJ l«l roURNIEirS HYUENIQUB MIXTURE TONIC ELIXIR SoM By in59 words
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Advertisement293 1934-02-20 19 Sole Agents for Kelvin Diesel Motors. ft IS. BAILEY CO.. LTD. ENGINEERS. SHIPBUILDERS REPAIRERS. 6 HONG KONG V Q (T«l*trmm«: SEYBOURNE) Q to I I T HAVE FOR SALE A HARBOUR D Jf CALL FLAC "L" Price, ex ojir yard, $17,000 Nett each set. X Q Two Sets new Marine293 words
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Article, Illustration36 1934-02-20 20 MISS FRANCFS bRAJtt, the English film actress, who is now workine in Hollywood received a nasty shock when a police officer censured her for riding her horse through the streets of the film colony. (Planet News.)36 words
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Article, Illustration26 1934-02-20 20 AN AIR LINES on the Tirana -Salonika service crashed near Tirana, the Albanian capital, and was completely wrecked. The pilot bad a miraculous escape. (Planet News.)26 words
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Article, Illustration16 1934-02-20 20 MRS. I". SCOTT'S Neuter "Downie Scott Kilvert" at the Southern Counties Cat Club's Show. (Planet News.)Reuter - 16 words
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Article, Illustration29 1934-02-20 20 MR. DAVIES with some 14th. 15th ai d 16th-century pictures of Inquisitors. In front, wonderfully preserved, are the appointments of various Inquisitors which were signed in blood. (Planet News.)29 words
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Article, Illustration50 1934-02-20 20 IHE WEDDING of Mary, younger daughter of Mr. Ronald and Lady Florence Norman, and a niece of Mr. Montagu Norman, Governor of the Bank of England, to Mr. John Sellar, took pla;e at St. Andrew's Church, Much Had ham. Hertfordshire. Mr. Montagu Norman attended the ceremony.50 words
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Article, Illustration30 1934-02-20 20 MRS AMY MOLLISON at Nas^u. Bahamas. Left to right Sir Bede Clifford, Governor of the Bahamas Mrs. Amy Moliison Sir George Johnson. and the Hon. Lady Bede Clifford. (Planet News.)30 words
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Article, Illustration21 1934-02-20 20 MR. WILLIAM DAVIES of Chelsea, London, who possesses the most complete collection of Spanish Inquisition relics in the world. (Planet V)21 words
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Advertisement16 1934-02-20 20 THE OCEAN ACCIDENT AND GUARANTEE CORPORATION, LTD. (Incorporated in Great Britain flea* OOee far Malay*: SINGAPORE.16 words