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Title Section47 1936-02-01 1 SINGAPORE: 140. CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5471), KUALA LUMPUR: 25. JAVA ST. CPHONE 3683), The Straits Times THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL' NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1936. i'RICE 10 CENTS The Straits Times 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1936. PRICE l<> i:ENTS47 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement256 1936-02-01 1 MERCEDES -BENZ DIESEL TRUCKS BRINKMANN&CO SOLE AGENTS THE BORNEO CO. CfD. ESTftBLISHED 1004 SinCfIPORE THERE'S SJ^H HIDDEN CHARM IN m YOURSMILE..\^ /3 Bring it out with the wfl^^^^^ New Colgate Method j^^~ of Brushing Teeth 4 s^»~~ BE more alluring have a captivating smile that discloses sparkling «^t'teeth and a256 words
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Advertisement74 1936-02-01 1 4J\ d^ WE HAVE RECEIVED AN ENTIRELY /(afiP\\ NEW COLLECTION OF DELIGHTFUL I MORNING, AFTERNOON AND EVENING |l'mK GOWNS COMPRISING MODELS OF Ell tit ORIGINALITY AND CHARM. "JOSEPHINE C FCR INEXPENSIVE fljwi SMARTNESS. jfl% ROBINSON Co., Ltd. &B&^^^ Js* s|ngap re IJmU delwJd in the it/aWi, d EVERYDAY U II74 words
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Advertisement18 1936-02-01 1 Daisy I 15. OnCIMKIi HIM, I N. MNNMim BASK fells a IVKt.A I IKS I'honf \W, Mansions.) I18 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Obituary56 1936-02-01 2 EBER.—On January 31. 1936. at the General Hospital. Singapore. Harold Stamford Eber. 47 years, late of the Hongkong and I Shanghai Banking Corporation, Singapore. The Funeral cortege will leave his late residence in Owen Road at 4.30 p.m. t-dav fur the Cathedral of The Good Shepherd and thence to56 words
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Advertisement63 1936-02-01 2 FLETCHER—ROWE.—On Thursday, January 30. 1936, at The Church of St. George i The Martyr, Penang. by The Rev. E. T. Loader, Acting Colonial Chaplain. George Douglas Alexander Fletcher, only son of the late George Charles Fletcher, Bengal Civil Service (retd.>, and Mrs. Fletcher, Comrie, Perthshire. Scotland, to Ellen Elizabeth, i63 words
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Advertisement825 1936-02-01 2 MOTOR VEHICLES 4-DOOB MORRIS 8 Saloon 1933 model. $500. 112, Orchard Road. 1934 VAUXHALL DE LUXE 14 H.P. perfert condition, one owner no brokers. 401 New Bridge Road. VALE 7.»1 H.P. 2-seater sports. 1934 model. 4 ne* tyres, 35-40 m.p.g. $900. Webb. Boustead. Ipota. TERRAPLANE CAR, 1935 model, 16 H.P.825 words
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Advertisement925 1936-02-01 2 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET GODOWNS. Read Street off River Valley Road. 4.000 to 30,000 square feet. United Engineers Limited. OFFICES at 4 and 4-A Prince Street, top floor and No. 22, Raffles Place. Apply Koh Chew Kee, 129, Killlnery Road. TO LET. Offices from $25 each In WINCHESTER HOUSE EHO925 words
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Advertisement897 1936-02-01 2 AUCTION NOTICE Ordinance No. 61 (Pawnbrokers) i Unredeemed Pledged Goods and Jewellery front the following Pawnbrokers' Shops. No. 54, New Bridge Road. Woon Klan Wai (Chop Woh Sang). No. 137. New Bridge Road, Lim Chi Kwee (Chop Wing Hong). No. 189. South Bridge Road. Lam Moey Fong and Lam Joon897 words
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Advertisement697 1936-02-01 2 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE The Exchange Banks will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 6, Thalpusam ißank Holiday). SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. It Is hereby notified that Dunlop Street (from Perak Road to Jalan Besar) will be closed to through traffic from February 3, 1936 until the enrf of the month for the purpose697 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous186 1936-02-01 2 SUBSCRIPTION RATES. 31ngcpore Within Outside Without Malaya Malaya Postage Monthly S 3.00 S 4.M f Z.M Quarterly S *M SIt.M S 7.50 Half Yearly $17.00 S24.t* $15.00 Yearly $34.04) $40.00 $3«. M Note.—Onlstation cheques ctioold include the usual bank dbeoant ADVERTISEMENT RATES. The rharrn and Instruction* for CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS are186 words
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Advertisement665 1936-02-01 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated In England.) KIAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Due Tonnage Spore. 1936. RAWALPINDI 17.000 In port SOMAU 6.810665 words
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Advertisement389 1936-02-01 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) I GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LINE. TO EUROPE VIA SUEZ Regular fortnightly sailings. London via Penang, Colombo, Aden, Suez, Port Said Marseilles and Gibraltar. S.S. KASHIMA MARU Feb. 6. IMS. YASUKUNI MARU Feb. 19. SJ3. HAKONE MARU March 5. S.S. SUWA MARU389 words
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Advertisement618 1936-02-01 3 PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. BANGKOK LINK Luxurious One Class Motorships. Most Cabins have adjoining private bath. Excellent Cuisine. FOR MARSEILLES, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN. From From From From Spore Malacca Port Penang M.S. Sham JUTLANDIA 11/2 11/2 12/2 14/2 MEONIA 3/1 3/3 43 6/3 ALSIA 24/3 24/3 25 3618 words
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Advertisement257 1936-02-01 3 B. I. S. N. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) APCAR LINE. FOB HONG KONG, AMOT, SHANGHAI. MOJL KOBE AND OSAKA 3.8 SANTHIA 8.000 Feb. 13, 3 p.m. Excellent modern accommodation for first and second class passengers. Special holiday return tickets Interchangeable with P. Se O. 8. N. CO., Issued at257 words
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Advertisement1182 1936-02-01 3 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The Hna Khlow Steamship Co. (1932) Ltd. Steam Ship Co. Ltd., and China Mutual The Cunard White Star Ltd. Steam Navigation Co.. Ltd.) The Sarawak Steamship Co.. Ltd. The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. The Australian Oriental Line Ltd. The China Navigation Co.. Ltd. The Irrawaddy1,182 words
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SHIPPING & MAILS.
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Article435 1936-02-01 4 Liner With Own Telephone Directory. The Norddeutscher Lloyd liner Genisenau arrived in Singapore yesterday on her maiden voyage to the Far East. Owing to lack of berthing space she waited in the Roads for several hours before going alongside Main Wharf. "Without prestige on the high seas.435 words
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Article133 1936-02-01 4 Saturday, February 1. Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive Main Wharf Lch. Klttrwcl: W. Bt. Splendour. D er Todak. Lch. Mars. W. Bt. Spring. Tung Song. Pacific, Buyskes Oil Wharf Nil. Coal Wharf Nil. VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS. Tanjong Pagar. Sheers Wharf Nil. Albert Dock133 words
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Article26 1936-02-01 4 Count Ugo d'Albertls, of Genoa, has given the local Fascist secretary the George as a memento of his stay at gress of Genoa in April 1922.26 words
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Article181 1936-02-01 4 Djambi (Tojrian) 3 pm Borneo (North), Brunei and Labuan (Marudu) 3.30 pjn. Sarawak (generally) Blntulu. Miri, Sarlkei and Sibu (Marudu) ..3.30 p.m. Bagan, Bengkalls and Selat PandJang (Tobelo) 4 p.m. Blinjoe (Senang) 4 pm. Laboean Bilik and Tandjong Balei (Rantau) 4 p.m. Muntofc, Palembang and Pladjoe (Senang)181 words
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Article110 1936-02-01 4 Mails from Australia, Netherlands Indies etc. expected today by air (Qantas) will be delivered to boxholders at 3.30 p.m. General delivery of letters at 4.05 p.m. Mails from Netherlands Indies expected today by air (Netherlands) will be delivered to boxholders at 3.30 p.m. General delivery of letters and110 words
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Article73 1936-02-01 4 Malls will close at Malacca as follows: Tuesday. Feb. 4. Medan (via Singapore) by air (Netherlands) 6 pjn. Persia, Amsterdam and London (via Singapore) by air (Netherlands) 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7. Medan (via Singapore) by air (Netherlands) 8 p.m. Persia, Amsterdam and i-ondon (via Singapore) by air73 words
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Article24 1936-02-01 4 The s.s. Asdang for Trengganu etc. Mails previously announced as closing at 2 p.m. today wil! now close at 4 p.m today24 words
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Article, Illustration39 1936-02-01 4 A new Straits Settlements Police launch which is fitted with a Thomjrcrvft 14 kh.p. Diesel Engiae. This vessel has Jim* bee* kuilt by Thornyrroft at their shipyards. Tanjons Rhu. The vessel was finished with Rylards enamel and varnished throughout.39 words
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Article173 1936-02-01 4 Coal Cargo In A British 1 Stearrer. A cargo of about 8,000 tons of coal will be shipped from the Tyne to Melbourne. A British steamer has beer chartered to carry the cargo to Melbourne at 13s. 3d per ton. This unusual shipment is due to173 words
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Article124 1936-02-01 4 Completion Of First Section In August Shanghai will be able to boast of one of the finest docks in the world when the new £500.000 wharf below Point Island is completed. The project, which is being backed by the Government-owned Central Bank of China as a private124 words
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Article21 1936-02-01 4 Record business was done during Christmas on the radio telephone between Britain and New Zealand, which costs £4 for three minutes.21 words
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Advertisement698 1936-02-01 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated tn P.M. 8.) LLOYDS AGENTS BOOKING AGENTS. F.M.B. RLYB. AND SIAM STATES RAILWAYS. TELEPHONE: Frelfbt M 33 tm—St MM. CAN ADIAN PAC IF I C STEAMSHIPS, LIMITED. (Incorporated In England). REDUCED FARES SINGAPORE /EUROPE First class from £106-4-6 Second class from 70-6-1 REDUCED AROUND THE WORLD698 words
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Advertisement614 1936-02-01 4 McALISTERsC?IJP{^ ELIERMAN BUCKNALL ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. COMPANY. (Incorporated In England) (Incorporated In USA.) BOSTON. NEW YORK BALTIMORE "ELLEBMAN" LINT. Via CAPE OF GOOD HOPE FOR HAVRE, LONDON. Diie Sails sftTTrBl M H Mnrßr STEEL SCIENTIST Feb. 22 ROTTERDAM A HAMBURG. MEMPHIS CITY Mar 18 Mar. J4 Vla Porta614 words
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Miscellaneous138 1936-02-01 4 Malayan Meteorological Service. Daily Weather Report. Stations Yesterday Last night Max. Rainfall Bright Min. temp. Ins Sunshine temp. T hrs. *F West Coast. Alor Star 87 Nil 7.1 74 Byan Lepas (Pen ant i 89 Nil 8.6 75 Sitiawan 81 Nil 7.5 74 Bukit Jeram 8£ Nil 8.8 73 Malacca138 words
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Miscellaneous58 1936-02-01 4 TIDE TABLE. Saturday, Feb. 1. H. W. 4.10 a.m., 8 It. 7 in., 5.42 p.m.. 7 ft. 3 in. L. W. 10 56 am. 2 ft. 6 In.. 10.46 p.m.. 5 ft. 1 in. Sunday. Pck. H. W. 5.10 a.m.. 8 ft. 4 in., 7.49 p.m.. 7 ft. L. W.58 words
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Article, Illustration46 1936-02-01 5 WHIPSNADE ZOO, Bedfordshire, is under a deep mantle of white following; a heavy fall of snow in the Home Counties. Barbara, the Polar Bear, rolls in the snow at Whipsnade as she joins in a game with Sam, her mate.46 words
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Article183 1936-02-01 5 Almost Half Last Year's Total. There Is a diminution of 475 in the number of King's Bench actions set down for hearing during the Law sittings, which open on Jan. 11, compared with the Hilary Term of last year, the total being 543 against 1,018.183 words
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442 1936-02-01 5 US. HEIRESS'S ALLEGATION OF CRUELTY. SURGEON DEFENDS OPERATION. San Francisco, Jan. 8. Widespread public Interest has been aroused by the accusation of Miss Ann Cooper Hewitt, In the pleading.^ of a suit she has brought, that her mother had an operation performed upon her to prevent her from bearing children442 words
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Article142 1936-02-01 5 Seen By Sister. A 40-years-old woman tinplat-? worker fell to her death into a 8ft.deep vat of boiling sulphuric acid at Messrs. W. Gl'bertson's tlnplate works at Pontardawe •Glani.). Her sister, working beside her, fainted as she saw the body disappear. The woman. Miss Hannah142 words
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Article558 1936-02-01 5 LESS BARLEY, BEET WHEAT. 22,000 TONS MORE OATS. Ministry of Agriculture returns show that the yield of most corn and root crops was lower in 1935 than in the previous year. Weather conditions were more favourable for both seeds hay and permanent grass, which gave558 words
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Advertisement284 1936-02-01 5 I \s| TWO NK.HTS gmm —HA OF EDGAR ALLAN POE'S Bl^'^^^^^T^^iH IMMORTAL CLASSIC Rl ~T a\ BECOMES THF SCREEN'S AMAZING KM Jl^^^^LAj THRILLER! THE WITH i\r%WtMl LUGOSI wkh IRENE WARE Matinees, Today and Tomorrow. "Flirtation Walk" also The 13th Candle. NEW WORLD CABARET TONIGHT! TONIGHTS' SINGAPORE ANTI-OPIUM SOCIETY NON-STOP DANCE284 words
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Advertisement199 1936-02-01 5 STOCK TAKING SALE. Now Selling Regardless ef Cut. MODERN FURNITURE Designed Copyrighted and Made in Malaya's largest factory as only FRANKEL'S can- make it.... unique distinctive yet inexpensive. Even homes in England are furnished by FRANKEL'S FrankeTs 101, VICTORIA ST. RECORDS mm^^Jß/F' i SCSI CHASUB KUNZ MEDLEY NO. It Put199 words
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Advertisement133 1936-02-01 5 HOT SUN can, tot dim the freshness of the face protected by Williams Aqua Velva Cool face comfort can be yours all summer long if you will use Williams Aqua Velva after every shave. Williams Aqua Velva conserves the natural moisture of the skin prevents it from becoining dry and133 words
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LATEST LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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Article269 1936-02-01 6 Tractions And Smelters Improve. 'TYom Our Financial Correspondent. > Singapore, Feb. 1. Rubber weakened yesterday r.fu-rnoon on profit-taking and lack <>f support, but was firmer this morning on New York influences. I'nited Kingdom stocks are expected to be up 400 tons on the week. With >he commodity269 words
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Article206 1936-02-01 6 Closinij. Prices Friday. Bujer. Seller Gambler b 00 Java Cube 9 00 Hamburg 10 75 White Muntok Popper 17.75 Blark Pepper 9 75 Fair Flake Tapioca 4 15 Mcd Pearl Tapioca 5 30 Small Pearl Tapioca 5 20 Lingga Sago Flour Sarawak Sago Flour Palembang Jclotong 8.00 Banja Jelotong206 words
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Article41 1936-02-01 6 London. Jan. 31. The total amount applied (or in tenders (or c 35.000.000 Treasury Bills ni C 69.275.000 The average rate per rent, for bills at three months was 10s. 4 I2d against 10s 6 96d a week ago41 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article552 1936-02-01 6 issue Val. Fraser k Co. Lyall Bvatt Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers 4/- Ampat Tin 5/b 6/- 5,6 6/£1 Asam Kumbang 33/- 34/- 32/6 33/6 £1 Austral Malay 69/- 59/- 60/5/- Ayer Hltam 15/6 16/6 15/? 16/1 Ayer Weng 1.75 185 1.80 1.90 £1 Bangrin Tin 20/- 21/- 20/- 21/1552 words
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Article398 1936-02-01 6 1 1 Mai. Elec. Ord. 2.00 2.10 2.00 2.10 1 1 do 10% Tefs 2.40 2.30 240 2.50 10 10 Maynard 2.7 b 3 2bnom a.75 3.25 1 1 M. Breweries 2.40 2.60 2.50 2.60 50 50 McAlister 86.00 88.00 85.00 83.00 10 5 Overseas Ass. 725 7.90 7.25398 words
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Article168 1936-02-01 6 fci.NOAPORE MUNICIPAL. 5'c 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 108 110 noai 4)fc% 1907 red. 1S47 $1,300,000 Int. Mar 31 Sept. 30 112 114 noni *H% 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 118 120 nom 4 r 1913 red. 1963 $2,000,000168 words
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Article341 1936-02-01 6 Mlenby \!or fiajah Mnal. Malay ($2) \yet Hitam \yer Molek *yer Panas 3assett 3atu Linlang 3orelli 3rogas 3runei Un. ($5) 3ukit Katil Bukit Kepons Buklt Timah ($10) 3ukit K. B. ?hangkat Serdang jlen.'aly Plantations Haytor [ndragiri Jeram Kuantan (.50) limah Kamasan ($2) Kedah Kcmpa.s Kluang Kuala Sidim Fraser341 words
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Article223 1936-02-01 6 Closing. Prices Friday. The following are the exchange rate* his morning according to the dally circular issued oy the Hong Kung and -Shanghai Banking Corporation: SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2/4 l n London. 3 months' sight 2/4 3/32 London. 60 days' sight 2/4 1/16 London. 30 days' sight223 words
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Article82 1936-02-01 6 Closing. Prices Friday. Buyers. Sellers. No 1 X. R. S. S. in cases i(F.0.8.) Jan. 24V4 24-y 8 Good F. A. Q. in cases (F. 0.8.) Jan. 24 Vi 24 5/16 No. 1 X. R. S. S. (Spot loose) Awardable Singapore 24 24% February-March 2482 words
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Article460 1936-02-01 6 Persistent Strength Of Oils. London. Jan. 31. Markets were quiet. The Funds were firm at the close after earlier weakness. Hong Kong Banks put on a further point. Imps, rose another Is. 3d. on digestion, of the cv.tcome o? the year's working. An outstanding feature was a rise460 words
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Article80 1936-02-01 6 Lyan Evatts report dated Feb. 1. shows: MINING Steady, quiet. London Tin up 3d. to 8 6 Dividends on Kuchais and Lun£"i Kuchal 70 73. Hong Fatt 92 96. Raubs business done 6.47',,, Takuapa easier 19 20 ex. diy.. Talam sellers 1.68. INDUSTRIALS— Firm Improvement In U.E. ords.80 words
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Article382 1936-02-01 6 16,000,000 Bales Crop Talked Off. James F. Hjtton and Co.. Ltd. In their report dated Manchester. Jan. 15. state: Owing to the unsettled conditions In the United States affecting the Agricultural Adjustment Act. raw cotton values hare been somewhat upset although the general trend has been downward.382 words
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Article89 1936-02-01 6 Sterling Weaker. London, Jan. 31 P»ri; 74 53 6-1 AUier.s 523 iei.er! New York 5.001 Bucharest 6«7 sellers Montreal 4.9»\ lUc 4\ Brussels 29.33 sellers official Amsterdam 7.28V4 Be crade 217 Geneva 19.MH Bu:nos Aires unquoted Milan 62'» Montevideo 39 'j Berlin 12.29' i sellers offlcial Madrid 36 3/1889 words
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Article53 1936-02-01 6 The transit time on full rate telegrams from Singapore to London yesterday was as follows: Telegrams handed In up to 5 00 p.m. 5 mm. Telegrams handed in up to 5 30 p.m. 5 mm. Telegrams handed ln up to 6.00 p.m. 4 mm. Telegrams handed ln up to 6.3053 words
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Advertisement22 1936-02-01 6 AS SUPPLIED TO P.W.D. throughout Malaya, Rubber Plantations etc. Large Stock Spares Carried McALISTER CO., LTD. SINGAPORE, PENANG, KUALA LUMPUR and IPOH.22 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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1121 1936-02-01 7 Industrials, Oils And Rubbers Rise. (From Our Own Correspondent). London, Jan. 17. Though business on the Stock Exchange in the past week has not been very active the tone of the markets generally has been cheerful. Appreciable gains have been registered in the industrial,1,121 words
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Article347 1936-02-01 7 December Exports Well Below Quota. Amsterdam, Jan. 11. The eagerly awaited Netherlands Indian export figures of rubber for December have just been published. They show that, owing to the maintenance of the export duty during the entire month at F15.29 per 100 kilograms, native exports have347 words
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Article357 1936-02-01 7 HAGUE ANALYSIS FOR 1935. The January issue of the International Tin Research and Development Council's Bulletin, published by the Hague Statistical Office, gives some preliminary figures of tin production and consumption in 1935. World production was 138,000 tons and consumption was 142,000 tons In the calendar357 words
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194 1936-02-01 7 PELEPAH VALLEY RUBBER. Return To Shareholders. The liquidator of Pelepah Valley (Johore) Rubber Estates (in voluntary liquidation) states that in accordance with the scheme of reconstruction the new company, Pelepah Rubber, has been registered. The agreement between the two companies has been executed, as a result of which 775,260 fully-paid194 words
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Article102 1936-02-01 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavla, Jan. 28. The Netherlands Union of Free Trade has made an Investigation as to the effects of the quota system In respect of the N.I. imports and exports, both as regards quantity as well as value. The results are102 words
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Article488 1936-02-01 7 RUBBER MARKET EASIER. Stanton Nelson and Co., Ltd., in their report dated Jan. 31 state: The closing of markets on four occasions since we last reported has as usual tended to lack of movement in prices. Nevertheless the London spot price has, during the period, at488 words
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266 1936-02-01 7 BATU KAWAN. Copra Provides The Mainstay. The twenty-sixth annual general meeting of the Batu Kawan Rubber and Coconut Plantations. Ltd.. was held in London o n Jan. 22. Mr. E. B. Skinner (the chairman) said that It was with great pleasure that the directors recomn ended a dividend of 5d266 words
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Advertisement607 1936-02-01 7 BANKING. HONG KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in tbe Colony ot Hong Xor.el The liability ot n. embers Is limited to the extent and In manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 ol 19HL ol the Colony. HEAD OFFICE: HONG KONG. Authorised Capital $50.C'W.OOO Issued and fully paid up $20,003,000 Reserve607 words
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Advertisement8 1936-02-01 7 What's On IN SINGAPORE TODAY See Page Twelve.8 words
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Advertisement369 1936-02-01 7 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated In England f- Royal Charter 1853> Paid Dp Capital In 600.000 shares ol £5 each t3.000 000 Reserve Fund 13.000 000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000.003 HEAD Oft ICE: 81. Bishopsgatr. London E.C. S. Amritsar Hong Kong Saigon Bangkok Hollo Semaian369 words
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FULL MALAYAN BROADCASTING PROGRAMMES.
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Article1086 1936-02-01 8 TOOAT. Transmission 1 GSF 15.140 lie's (19.82 m). GSB 9.510 ke/s (31.55 m.) 5.05 p.m. Tbe News. 5.20 Close down. Transmission 2 Two of tbe fillowinc frequencies will be used: GSJ 21.530 kc s (13.91 m.), GSG 17,790 kc s (16.86 -n.). or GSF 15.140 kc/i (19.82 ml. 201,086 words
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Article380 1936-02-01 8 German Short -wave Station, Berlin D.J.A., (3: 38 m), D.J.B. (19.74 m.) and DJ.N. (31.45 m.) TODAY. 4 05 p.m. Call DJB. DJN. 4.20 Woman's Hour. 4 50 News jn English. 5 05 Uttle Pieces by Great Masters. The Shortwave Station Orchestra. 6.05 News in German 6.2* Concert vt380 words
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Article117 1936-02-01 8 r.MY 58.93 m. 5.190 kc TODAY. 4 58 p.m. Time signal: Tea music. 5.50 Works of Liszt. 6.10 Ballet music. S.30 News. 6.50 Concert of light music. 7.50 Richard Crooks and Marta Eggerth. 8.5* Request programme of light music. 10.20 Surprise Items. 11 JO Ultra modern dance music. 11117 words
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Article130 1936-02-01 8 Station Z.H.1., Singapore.—Wa»elentth 49.9 metres.—Owned and operated by Radio Service Co.. of Malaya 1934, Ltd, Broadcast House, No. 2 Orchard Ed., Singapore. TOMORROW 11 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Recorded music. MONDAY, FEB. 3. 6 p.m. Recorded music. 6.45 p.m. News bulletin supplied by Straits Times. 7 p.m. Relay of130 words
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Article319 1936-02-01 8 6.20 a.m.—7 OS a.m. IDA 3.040 k c (93 68 m.l, and YDB 9.610 k/e (31.2 m.) 10.50 a.m.— 1.50 p.m. YDA 6.040 k c (49 67 m.l and YDB 11,860 k/e (25.3 m.l 5.50 p m. to closing YDA 3.040 k c (98.G8 m.) and YDB 9,610 k/o319 words
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Article261 1936-02-01 8 Keeping: Free Of Family Cares. The Pope, In a New Year's Encyclical letter to all the Catholics of the world, states, for the first time, the reasons why Catholic priests must remain unmarried. He warns the Catholic clergy also against too great zeal for external261 words
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Article61 1936-02-01 8 A Reuter telegram from Peiplng today says units of Sung Cheh-yuan's 29th Army clashed yesterday morning with a large force of bandits near Changplngchow, an ancient walled city 27 miles north of Peiplng. The bandits descended from the hills and raided villages whereupon 'troops were dispatched from Changplngchow to repelReuter - 61 words
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Article205 1936-02-01 8 Shot Fired Through Plane Window. Delhi. Jan. 17. Sir Eric Teichman, Chinese Secretary at the British Legation in Peking, arrived in Delhi by plane from Gilgit this evening. The plane was shot at en route from Gilgit, the bullet passing through a window near the205 words
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Article104 1936-02-01 8 Parliament Dissolved. Madrid, Jan. 8. The Premier, Senor Portela, outtrumped the Monarchists and Catholics this morning by producing the President's signature to the decree dissolving Parliament. Elections will be held on Feb. IS. The attempt made by the Monarchists and Catholics to overthrow the Government and104 words
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Article477 1936-02-01 8 New Staff College Commandant. The Air Ministry announces the folloiwing appointments: Air Vice-Marsl.al Wilfrid Rhodes Freeman, C.8., D.5.0., M.O». to be Air Member for Research and Development on the Air Council, with effect from Apr. 1, 1936, vice Air Marshal Sir Hugh C. T. Dowding, X.C.8.,477 words
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Article462 1936-02-01 8 JEWELS FLUNG OVER PALACE WALL. DETECTIVE'S STORIES. Hitherto unrecorded stories or the Royal family are told by the late Ex-Detectlve-Inspector Fitch, of the Special Branch. In "Memoirs of a Roy.U Detective" (Hurst and Blackett. 18s>. During his career Inspector Fitch was the unobtrusive guardian of Kins462 words
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Advertisement93 1936-02-01 8 WESTINGHOUSE Hi J^B 9 RADIOS INCORPORATE EVERY WORTH-WHILE IMPROVEMENT KNOWN TO THE INDUSTRY TODAY ALL-METAL TUBES SHADOWGRAPH TL'NING HIGH-FIDELITY TONE CONTROL AUTOMATIC VOLUME CONTROL CONCERT-TYPE DYNAMIC SPEAKER WORLD-WIDE RADIO CO. 119. North Bridie Road. Singapore i^—^— 1936 ALL-WAVE RADIO RECEIVERS product of GENERAL ftfi^mS OF ELECTRIC \sfe(Hy AMERICA METAL TUBES93 words
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Advertisement14 1936-02-01 8 Leader in Radio! £$fiKl& KEE HU T RWI 404, North Bridge RdPhone 4566, S'pore-14 words
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Advertisement181 1936-02-01 8 4P^\ [FREQUENT DIZZY SPELLS R ft I FRIGHTENED ME,.. I '^^S^Mw nearly every meal f Vwi I\/J i M^l pains too. I him h*J jftUß miserable, nervous. y^f^f^pZi Rp^ rundown." A^yfß^- C^Pw Until I Learned To Correct ACID STOMACH] "My doctor told me it was a case "Wow enjoy my181 words
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Article126 1936-02-01 9 A Koenigfberg man has been grantI'd a divorce from his wife becaust-| she was an open Communist. On ac- j count of her public utterances, he; told the court, he had been dismissed lrom his post in an Institution. The woman replied that her husband126 words
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Article104 1936-02-01 9 Doomed Man's Outburst At Assizes. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang. Jan. 31. After a trial lasting two days. Mat bin Lebal Dollah, who was charged with the murder of his wife. Yah Blnti Abbas, at Penaga, Butterworth, was yesterday convicted at the Penang Assizes before104 words
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Article103 1936-02-01 9 Flies From Kuala Lumpur To Singapore. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 30. Mr. H I. S. Kan war. the youngest Asiatic pilot in Malaya, new from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore this morning in a local Flying Club plane He left Kuala Lumpur at 8.10 a.m.103 words
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Article160 1936-02-01 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh. Jan. 30. The funeral of Mrs. I. W. Blelloch yesterday was largely attended, the Rev. Mr. Oliver conducting the service at the church and graveside. The pall-bearers were Dr. Johnston, Messrs. W. R. Body, L. A. Thomas, C. W160 words
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Article33 1936-02-01 9 When a man, his wife and their seven children were watching the moon' 3 eclipse from a beat on the River Morava. Jugoslavia, the boat capsized and all but a boy were drowned.33 words
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Article199 1936-02-01 9 Decree Made Absolute. The decree nisi granted to Mr. Merton Holland Browr, »ho petitioned the court for dissolution of marriage with Mrs. Violet E. Brown, was made absolute yesterday by Mr. Justice N. H. P. Whitley, Acting Chief Justice. Mr. G. M. Coltart. appearing in199 words
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Article112 1936-02-01 9 Six large liners w^-re in Singapore yesterday—five o{ them simultaneously—which proved one of the busl-;t days at the wharves this year. The liners were the Gneisenau (18,000 tons), the N.D.L. express steamer which is on her maiden voyage, the Rotterdam Lloyd motor ship Dempo (17,000112 words
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Article34 1936-02-01 9 The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Senate remains in a deadlock position owing to the insistence of Senators Borah and Johnson on stronger safeguards for the freedom of the sea, says Reuter from Washington.Reuter - 34 words
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Advertisement435 1936-02-01 9 HOTELS V^ V ftifl flßsi I V S**^r 4tt4_ l^r^i^^^^Sfl ff*M SK*Jsi U I k k 'v^L I 08F^| rf-t 2 TONIGHT ORCHESTRAL CONCERT 8.15 to 9.15 p.m SPECIAL DINNER DANCE (formal) 9.45 to midnight and entire change of programme by LOUYS SILVIA SINGAPORE'S MOST POPULAR COMEDY AND TAP DANCING435 words
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Advertisement185 1936-02-01 9 WORK Inu n^VR IN YOUR APPEARANCE What a wonderful difference a little colouf makes to a woman Not make-up,' but the glorious colour of health and loveliness. See how Khasana Blush Cream transforms your whole appearance. So subtle an effect is possible that none can detect it from your own185 words
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Miscellaneous146 1936-02-01 9 Today 9 s Crossword Puzzle i J JS~T pTj WMf* I 5 I F~~l TTn \s~ ZiZIIIiIZIZIZIZ 9 l|io m 1_ Z ~M- ||l "\s\ ffflffffi -\-c MOTS: Figures In parentheses denote the number ol letters tn the words required. (CLUES.) ACROSS. 20. Excited ailence (8) 21. Coven (8) 1.146 words
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Article234 1936-02-01 10 Mr. D. Wills, Police Magistrate, Penang, has returned from Home leave. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hope, of Ipoh, have sailed for Home on leave. Mr. J. S. Ganter, mar.ager of Sembilan estate, Kuantan, Pahang, will be going Home on leave next month. Inspector G. J. Wigh\234 words
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Article53 1936-02-01 10 The following are the members of the Education Board for 1936: The Director of Education:: the Resident Cauncillor. Penang; the Resident Councillor, Malacca: the Deputy Treasurer, S. S.: Mr Llm Cheng Ean: Mr. R. Tessensohn. J.P.. the Hon. Dr. Lim Han Hoc. J.P.. and the Hon. Dr. N.53 words
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Article63 1936-02-01 10 Commissions as Second-Lieutenant j In the S. S. V. F. have been granted to Messrs. 00l Phee Lock and 00l Choo Teck. A Commission as Second-Lieutenant in the S. S V F. has been granted to Mr. Samuel Eric Travis. The promotion of Lieutenant (Actln?63 words
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Article40 1936-02-01 10 The Hon. Mr. Justice N. H. P. Whitley, M.C.. has been appointed to act as Chief Justice. S.S. Mr. M. V. Del Tufo. M.C.S., has been appointed to officiate as Assistant to the Attorney-General. S. S.40 words
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Article28 1936-02-01 10 Mr. W. F. Zchnder has been appointed to be a Member of the Malacca I Bar Committee in place of Mr. H. P.: Clarke, resigned.28 words
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Article1012 1936-02-01 10 JOSS STICKS AND OFFERINGS AMID SKYSCRAPERS. DUSINESS Is quiet in Chinatown. It is the middle hour of day, and merchants are standing in their doorways, along or in groups, looking this way and that way to see what passes through the narrow streets. Children, clothed as1,012 words
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Article403 1936-02-01 10 JAPAN— RULER OF THE CHINA SEA. The relevance of developments at the Naval Conference to Singapore's strategic position is well brought out in the following comments by "The Economist." The crux here is the Japanese demand for parity, under the euphemistic periphrasis of a common upper limit," on the ground403 words
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Article715 1936-02-01 10 YOUNG AUSTRALIA. TWO boys belonging to the I Australia League party were guests In our house .'ast week, and wo thoroughly enjoyed their stay they were very nice youngsters, full of fun and energy. It Is difficult, I suppose, for anyone who is not a schoolmaster715 words
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Advertisement231 1936-02-01 10 MARCONIPHONE PIONEERS AND LEADERS OF RADIO THE REAL THING ALL-WAVE $140- 1 (Ma; we send you one on approval) THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., S.S. LTD. Winchester House, Collyer Quay SINGAPORE. Incorpora ted In Singapore) S A Large Selection Now in Stock In all sizes colours.' AT WASSIAMULLASSOMULL&Co. 31—33 HIGH STREET.231 words
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Advertisement150 1936-02-01 10 AMUSEMENTS SINGAPORE. ALHAMBRA The Irish In Us. With Jimmy Cagney Pat O'Brien. 6.15 9 15. GLOBE TIItATBF.. GREAT WORLD The Three Musketeers concluding chapters 7 to 12. GOODWOOD PARR HOTEL Special Curry Lunch Every Sunday. GREAT WORLD King of Paris. HOLLYWOOD U StKANGOON UOAD Oh! Daddy. With Leslie Henson. Also150 words
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Article, Illustration385 1936-02-01 11 "For Reasons Of Convenience." SMALL DETACHMENT TO REMAIN ON ISLAND. Another Chapter In History Of Fortifications. AGITATION IN SINGAPORE RECALLED. (By Our Military Correspondent.) It was officially announced today that "for reasons of convenience," it has been decided to concentrate the bulk of385 words
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Article155 1936-02-01 11 RAVEN TRUST CASE HEARING ENDS (From Our Own Conispondent.) Slianjrhai, Jan. 31. ArKumcnt in the case ajrainst Mr. Fr::nk Jay Raven, head of the American Oriental Finance Corp., and Mr. John Waner Brown, vicepresiilent of the company, in which both are charged with embezzle rm-nt re'ating to155 words
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Article101 1936-02-01 11 Madrk', Feb. 1. Communist propaganda is n-mpant < throughout Spain especially in ilitary barracks where leaflets are distributed inciting the soldiers to mutiny and to form communist bodies 'everywhere 1 soldiers or sailors are to be found; in every company, in every squadron in}* every ship."Aneta-Trans-Ocean - 101 words
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Article65 1936-02-01 11 China Merchants Revive Scheme. Shanghai, Feb. 1. The scheme for the opening of a steamship service between Shanghai and Singapore has been revived by the China Merchants Steamship Navigation Co. The company has approached the British Boxer Fund committee for a loan of £150,000 for theSin Chew Jit Poh - 65 words
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Article94 1936-02-01 11 Port Said Incident. Port Said, Jan. 30. An Italian steamer, the Sardinia, en route for East Africa was fired on from a small boat outside Port Said. According to reports received twenty or thirty shpts were fired. The Italian Consul immediately complained to the port authoritiesAneta-Trans-Ocean - 94 words
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Article98 1936-02-01 11 Troops And Armoured Cars Called Out. Jerusalem, Jan. 31. Serious rioting occurred In Damascus last week which resulted In a number of deaths. Clashes between the police and discontented Arabs were particularly grave, especially during the mar.'festations organised at the Omajcdeii Mosque after Friday's prayer. TheAneta-Trans-Ocean - 98 words
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Article32 1936-02-01 11 An announcement is expected shortly regarding the first broadcast message to the nation and the Emoire by King Edward. It is stated that thi broadcast may take place next week.— British Radio.32 words
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Article, Illustration43 1936-02-01 11 thousand Cairo students took part m violent ar.ti-JJ.illsli demonstrations when the International Surgical Congress opened at the I'nivcrsity buildings The car* or Ministers and other dignitaries were attacked Photo shows thousands of students surrounding cars as Ministers and delegates arrived at the University.43 words
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Article216 1936-02-01 11 BUCKINGHAM PALACE ANNOUNCEMENT. ENTERTAINMENTS DINNERS. London, Jan. 31. AN official announcement from Buckingham Palace today states that some misunderstanding appears to have arisen in connection with the cancellation of engagements which were due to take place before the expiry of Court mourning. It is officially statedReuter - 216 words
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Article128 1936-02-01 11 Tokio Authorities Reticent. Tokio, Jan 31. The authorities in Tokio arc reticent with regard to Major-Gen. Do.haras appointment as high adviser to the Hopei-Chahar Autonomous Courcil next March and observers consider *he post a fitting guerdon for his pre-eminent services in organising the stabilised NorthReuter - 128 words
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Article66 1936-02-01 11 Erfurt. Fee. 1. It has been discovered during the course of a medical examination, that twin boys, aged 12 years, in the town of Greiz have their hearts and spleens on the right side of the body, v/hile their appendixes and livers arc on the66 words
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Article, Illustration83 1936-02-01 11 The Postmaster-General (Major Tryon, above) has announced a further substantial increase in the weight of letters sent by air from Great Britain during 1935, the total weight dispatched amounting to 187 tans compared with 122 tons in 1934, an increase of about 54 per cent.British Wireless - 83 words
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Article62 1936-02-01 11 NEVER SAY DIE— IN YUGOSLAVIA. 4,000 Inhabitants Are More Than 100 Year Old. Belgrade, Feb. 1. According to recently published official statistics, there were, at the enJ of the year for 1935, over 4,000 persons in Yugoslavia, out of a population of 15,000,000, who are more than 100 years old.62 words
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Article257 1936-02-01 11 SERVICE TO BE DUPLICATED Qantas Airways Decision. HEAVY VOLUME OF TRAFFIC. I AM reliably informed (writes 1 the Straits Times' Aviation Correspondent) that the Q;uv tas^ Empire Airways service which operates between Singapore and Brisbane, will he duplicated within three months This decision has been taken tc cope with the257 words
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Advertisement145 1936-02-01 11 STOP PRESS. SHANGHAI BANKERS CONVICTED. Shanghai, Feb. 1. Raven and Brown were convicted in the United States Court for China on seven charges of embezzlement, arising out of the failure of the American Oriental Finance Corporation. The sentences are expected on Monday. The prosecution withdrew charges against Alfred H. Drlscoll145 words
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Advertisement41 1936-02-01 11 of cf boro, but Ik J its going into Ilk Li a fresh creamery Ss?csrs BUTTER There is purity and perfection in every pat. It is obtainable at all our retail establishments and at all first class provision dealers in Malaya.41 words
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245 1936-02-01 12 FAMOUS "SKINS" AS MALAYA'S GUESTS. Wiltshire* Sorry To Leave "Best Foreign Station." THE Royal Inniskillings, known as the Skins who built up a reputation for pluck and fighting qualities on many famous battlefields, disembarked at Singapore today from the troopship Dorsetshire, which arrived from Hong245 words
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400 1936-02-01 12 MOTOR MAGNATE ARRIVES INCOGNITO. LORD NUFFIELD. Travelling on the Rawalpindi as plain Mr. Richards," Lord Nuffleld, the famous English car manufacturer, who was formerly Sir William Morris, arrived at Singapore yesterday on his way to Java, Australia and New Zealand, and levealed that Malaya has become his second best Morris400 words
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Article98 1936-02-01 12 "Last Post" Played At Taiping. An impressive ceremony was witnessed on the Esplanade at Taiping on Tuesday morning when large crowds gathered to hear the bagpipes and drums of the 2/20 th Burma Rifles play Flowers of the Forest." The band marched up and down the field playing98 words
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Article32 1936-02-01 12 Rao Bahadur S. V. Chari, formerly of the editorial staff of th* Calcutta Statesman, who has been on a fourmonth visit to Malaya, spent mostly in Kuala Lumpur, has left for India.32 words
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Article168 1936-02-01 12 Fish Caught In Indian Ocean. More than 2,000 packages of frozen sea bream and red porgy from waters off western Australia were brought to Singapore yesterday by the Japanese deep-sea trawler Shinkyo for transhipment to Japan. The frozen fish, weighing 83 tons, were transferred Into the refrigerated168 words
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133 1936-02-01 12 Philippines And IS. A. Bishop and Mrs. Edwin F. Lee sailed from Singapore yesterday en the Gneisenau for the Philippines where ihty expect to spend February. They pl.a: to sail from Manila on Mar. 2 on the Empress of Japan which gives them expected arrival133 words
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Article194 1936-02-01 12 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Miss A. M Lay, Nursing Sister of the Straits Settlements Nursing Service, has been seconded for service in Johore. with effect from Jan. 3, 1936, inclusive. Mr. J. H. B. Falrley has been appointed as a temporary assistant engineer on agreement In the Public Works Department, Johore, with194 words
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Article, Illustration318 1936-02-01 12 Countess On Ship That Bears His Name. AN interesting personality among the passengers of the Gnelsenau, on her maiden voyage to the Far East, is the Countess Neithardt von Gneisenau. She is a granddaughter of the German field marshal whose name the lc,ooo-tnu ship bears.318 words
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653 1936-02-01 12 Judge And Assignee Discuss Scale. An endeavour to remedy what was described by Mr. E. N. Taylor, Official Assignee, as a grotesque anomaly, was made in the Bankruptcy Court yesterday before Mr. Justice N. H. P. Whltley, Acting Chief Justice, when the Official Assignee sought653 words
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Article15 1936-02-01 12 The Chettiar Youth Association has been exempted from registration at P^nan^ under the Societies Ordinance.15 words
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Advertisement76 1936-02-01 12 t r j, 1 1 .'w^^^^Cl^V f"" "mmCM* Jm t I VH SSmSk t»s^ Mm I <<• wTT .A. "ft A. A^^L I J I I 'y i j ■PHHHB t £'>H I mi If I aj mm M S> jhw^^^k T B VI RELIABILITY and many other qualities which76 words
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Miscellaneous423 1936-02-01 12 WHAT IS ON TODAY. THK Straits limes is publ.shingi globe ihe.vikk. greai wurlu: 1 this da'lv feature to givel™- Th e Musksteers concluding reac'ers a comprehensive sum- chapters 7 to 12 marv of entertainments, me«t- GREAT WORLD: King of Paris. K T r,, rr =3 ,u., lo 0 «ss^si h423 words
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1156 1936-02-01 13 30 MILES PER HOUR. Amendment To Include All Vehicles Defeated. pOVERNMENT is to be asked to prescribe a 30 miles per hour speed limit on all motor lorries operating within the Settlement of Singapore, a resolution to that effect having been passed at a1,156 words
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Article406 1936-02-01 13 "AUNTIE" CONVICTED. A Cantonese girl, 13 years old according to Chinese calculation, named Chan Ah Kum described her "life of shame" when Yui Ah Ying, wa3 charged before Mr. M. H. Blacker In the third court Singapore yesterday with exercising control over the movements of406 words
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Article97 1936-02-01 13 Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church —For Canning Road—Th? Rev. H. B. Amstutz, M.A.. minister. Notices for Sunday and the week following: Sunday 0.30 a.m. The Sunday school: 9.30 a.m. The morning service of worship. Installation of the Office-bearers of the Epworth League. Sermon by the minister. 6.00 p.m. Holy97 words
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Article39 1936-02-01 13 The Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association's annual dinner which was to have been held on Feb. 14 has been cancelled because of the death of King George. A large number of applications for tickets had been received.39 words
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1437 1936-02-01 13 Flooded Fish Ponds: $20,000 Damage Estimation. CINGAPORE Municipal Commissioners are still undecided whether they should secure the services of Dr. Mary Tan for the post of assistant Lady Medical Officer, Infant Welfare Department, or not stand in the way of the Penang Municipality engaging her. This1,437 words
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Article55 1936-02-01 13 The B.S Government has awarded the contract for the supply ol labricating oil and grease in Sin«; pore to Messrs. Scotia Lubrication Oil Co Other tenders wsre received turn Asia tic Petro'eum Co., Ltd.. Sine, Darby and Co. Ltd., Standard Vacuum Ol Co.. United Engineer*. Ltd., ana55 words
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Article242 1936-02-01 13 SHOWN IN SINGAPORE 11 DAYS AFTER. OINGAPORE cinema-goers were given a startling demonstration of the possibilities of modern transport last night, when scenes of London in mourning were thrown on the screen only 11 days arter the death of King George. This British Paramount News242 words
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Article336 1936-02-01 13 VIEWS OF NEW YOR!v EXECUTIVE. There was no reason why motion pictures should not be produc3d in j Malaya by local firms with local capital, said Mr. George Barnett, president of the Modern Film Sales Corporation, New York, in a.i interview with a Straits Times leporter336 words
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Advertisement23 1936-02-01 13 Whenever an extra strong j I <^^T^S^^^B antiseptic soap is needed //f^E?J^S^^SS^l you can always rely with y^j^ffiSS^fc^ m 20 carbolic medical soap23 words
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Advertisement13 1936-02-01 13 DE RESZKE CIGARETTES W3. I LISTEN TO~ tCowlan\ with a New 1936'jjg PHILCO^13 words
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Article, Illustration618 1936-02-01 14 FIRST HALF TRY DECIDES THE ISSUE. Lighter Hermes Forwards Did Better Than Expected. R.A. (Blakan Mati) 3 pts.; H.M.S. Hermes nil. TTIE second S.C.C. open seven-a-side Ru^by tournament was concluded on the Padang yesterday afternoon, the R.A. (Blakan Mati) defeating the618 words
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Article399 1936-02-01 14 English Turf. Former Calcutta Official Lands £2,000 Job. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 24. I understand that the selections have now been made under the scheme sanctioned by the Jockey Club last month, for the appointment of paid secretaries to the local stewards of race399 words
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Article101 1936-02-01 14 The annual cross country run, organised by the Royal Air Force, was held at Seletar on Thursday. The event, attracted nearly a hundred runners. The course or the three miles was over varied country, consisting of the aerodrome and rubber plantations terminating on a road101 words
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Article60 1936-02-01 14 The Royal Singapore Yacht Club announces that a team race versus H.MS Laburnam will take place today starting at 4 p.m. Tomorrow. "A" Class will sail a Sweepstake Race—starting at 10 a.m. "B" Class will also sail a SweeDstake Race—starting at 10 10 a m "C" Class will60 words
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1318 1936-02-01 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, Jan. 31. PINE weather tavoured the first day of the Taiping Turf Club skye meeting today. The attendance was fair, and included H.H. the Sultan of Perak. Mr. K. Whitaker had a successful afternoon, winning four races, being1,318 words
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782 1936-02-01 14 Local Turf. sympathy of "he members of this Club is extended to their relatives. Committee Elected. The Committee was elected as fol'.:ws: The Hon. Mr. R. Williamson, Messrs O. P. Griffith-Jones, L. J Hayes, Dr P. S. Hunter, E. S. Manasseh, O. W.782 words
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Advertisement202 1936-02-01 14 SCRATCHING doesn 7 please a DOG it hurts! Scratch, scratch, S-C-R-A-T-C-H 1 but they will make your dog happier There's an intenseness in the way and healthier a fitter companion, some dogs scratch that makes one Because they purify and refresh the think they get relief from it. But, blood202 words
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988 1936-02-01 15 BABY JOHNSON A FAST AND CLEVER FIGHTER. Rush Mayo Disqualified In The Second Round. 'THOUGH not quite up to the high standard of the last programme staged there the boxing at the Olympic Stadium last night was full of incident and provided food entertainment for988 words
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Article72 1936-02-01 15 Our Seremban correspondent writes that it was the Negri Sembilan Japanese who won the Dato Koizumi Cup and not the Singapore Japanese The Negri team beat Singapore by five matches to nil. The transfer of Hodgson from Anfleld, following quickly on the departure of Tennant to Bolton— another72 words
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Article270 1936-02-01 15 STEEL-SHAFT BAT PROBLEM. Bradman Says Sixes Can Be Hit Without Effort. (From Onr Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 23. f^ON Bradman. Australian batsman No. 1, is experimenting with a new terror to bowlers and fieldsmen —a steel-shafted bat. The new bat will drive the bal amazing270 words
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Article54 1936-02-01 15 Kimberley. Jan. 31. The three day match between Griqualand West and the Australian touring team was started today Griqualand West took first knock and compiled 198 (Helfrick 64. O'Reilly 7 for M>. The tourists made 119 for 2 wickets before stumps were drawn. L. P. O'Brien scoredReuter - 54 words
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Article53 1936-02-01 15 Marton, N.Z.. Jan. 31. The M.C.C. batted first against Rangitikel and made 248 (Langridg? 77, Sims 54 and H. Marshall 7 for 102). Rangitlkei were all jut for 47. A. D. Baxter taking six wickets for 20. The M.C.C. batted a second time and made 25 forReuter - 53 words
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Article30 1936-02-01 15 The monthly mixed foursomes competition at the Garrison Golf Club was won by Mr. and Mrs. R. Ren ton (45). Captain Gurnhill and Mrs. Hamilton (48) were second.30 words
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46 1936-02-01 15 The S.C.C. Chinese New Year lawn ennis tournament starts today and :ontlnues tomorrow and on Feb. 8 and I. All competitors are requested la ■eport to the honorary referee. Mr. 3. H. Klelnman, at the B.C.C. at 2 p.m ;oday.46 words
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Article24 1936-02-01 15 Rattles Institution defeated the f.M.C.A. Juniors at hockey yesterday >y two goals to nil.. Suratta and Bardlan scored the school's goals.24 words
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Article85 1936-02-01 15 i ATI RCA Y. FEB. 1. Hacker: Colony w. P.M. B. at Kuala Lum- pur; Old Rafflesians yi. 7th Heavy Bty i at Raffles Inst. 1 Racine: Taiping Turf Club Skye Meeting 2nd day. Lawn Tcaab: S.C.C. Chinese New Year I tournament i Golf: S G.C. Men's Monthly85 words
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Article426 1936-02-01 15 Cricket. Move To Abolish Appeals Against Light. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 23. AIMIIIR Mailcy, the former Australian Test bowler, who is travellinr with the Australian team in South Africa as a journalist, thinks that appeals against bad light should be abolished from cricket. As an426 words
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Article, Illustration782 1936-02-01 15 The New L. B. W. Rule—S. C. C. Stand By Marylebone Malayan State Conference Might Be Formed. Conducted by "LEIGHTON. WERY shortly now the cricket season will be h*e. In the meantime there is much discussion going on regarding the Singapore Cricket Clubs decision to try out782 words
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Advertisement39 1936-02-01 15 ITS HERE!!! I ~Jf~" THE NEW 1936 flj MKMM| 'his mastebs voice' I ALL WAVE AUTOMATIC W RADIOGRAM. ITS BRITISH. -JfM^W PRICE aSM $325. F.M.S. |BH $360 FULLY GUARANTEED V W H.M. V. SPECIALISTS W S. Moutrie Co. Ltd.39 words
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Advertisement19 1936-02-01 15 ;TIGERITES,I y? .;\l M kT T I k^ ffcii BEER COOP Beer FRASER NEAVE LTD., DISTRIBUTORS FOR TIGER BEER.19 words
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630 1936-02-01 16 Views Of Woman Who Makes Actresses Look Glamorous. WORKING her way round the I world with a typewriter is a young American woman exHollywood "cosmetologist," secre- 2 tary and writer. Lcoking for the odd things which the world has to offer in various J630 words
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105 1936-02-01 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Segamat, Jan. 30. Severe sentences were imposed by Ungku Ismail, the Segamat Magistrate, on men convicted of possessing and distilling illicit samsu. Mr. C. B. Coope. Superlntendant of Customs. Johore. who prosecuted, emphasised that the distilling and sale i rl lllicic samsu105 words
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Article65 1936-02-01 16 Under the auspices of the Straits Chinese Epworth League, Mr. John McNelsh, the choirmaster of the Sal Mia Tng Choir, will give a talk on "choir singing" at the Straits Chinese, Methodist Church, Kampong Kaporj Road, on Saturday, Feb. 15. at 8 p.m. The Sai Mia65 words
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Article, Illustration107 1936-02-01 16 Guarded by officers of the Grenadier Guards, with heads bowed over their drawn swords, the body of King George V lay in state in historic Westminster Hall from Jan. 23 to Jan. 27. The Imperial Crown and Sceptre lay on the coffin together with a wreath of107 words
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Letter334 1936-02-01 16 Conflicting Views On A Musical Film. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—Like another correspondent of yours, I welcomed the fact that you had begun to publish criticisms of films shown In Singapore Theatres. But if the criticism of Heart's Desire" is any criterion, I shall not334 words
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Letter189 1936-02-01 16 Arranged At The Wrong End Of The Month. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— May I suggest that cnereasDn why concerts are sd poorly attended in Singapore Is because they are so frequently arranged to take place during the last week of the month, when the189 words
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Letter14 1936-02-01 16 Mrs. B. C. Handy has returned to Singapore from a holiday at Batu Pahat.14 words
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Letter213 1936-02-01 16 Smallholders Bearing Brunt Of Restriction. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—We quote from Rubber Statistics I. published by the Registrar General of Statistics, S.S. and F.M.S.: Production of Rubber S.S. and F.M.S. We would especially draw your attention to the 1933 and 1934 figures of small213 words
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Article129 1936-02-01 16 Mr. H. P. Bryson, Of Segamat. (From Our Own Correspondent). Segamat, Jan. 30. A farewell tea party for Mr. H. P. Bryson. the British Assistant Adviser, and Mrs. Bryson, en their departure on transfer to Kedah next week, was held at the Segamat Club last week. About129 words
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Obituary79 1936-02-01 16 The funeral of Mr. Goh Chin Seng, (interpreter and clerk in charge of i licenses at the Chief Police Office. Kuala Lumpur, and son of Mr. Goh Chens Hool. of Seremban, look place I this week. About 300 people attended Mr. Chin Seng was born79 words
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Article27 1936-02-01 16 Mr. W. O. Reeves. M.C.S.. has been appointed to act as Assistant Adviser. I Kota Tlnggi. with effect from Jan. 7. 1936, Inclusive.27 words
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Article279 1936-02-01 16 MALAYAN ITEMS. The 28th annual meeting of the Singapore Shorthand Writers' Association will be held at the Association's Dremises on Monday at 8 p.m. A bus at Butterworth got out of control and collided with two rickshas. The pullers and three people In 'he rickshas were Injured and were taken279 words
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Article536 1936-02-01 16 COMPLAINANT'S GASH DISMISSED. A" COLLISION near the Hon;* Kong Bank, Involving two cars driven by Europeans had a sequel in the fifth magistrate's court yesterday when Mr. T. H. HolyoaK appeared on a summons issued at the instance of Mr. A. E. Lambert. The complainant alleged536 words
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Article458 1936-02-01 16 NEW TERRITORIAL AIR SQUADRONS. Three new squadrons cf the Auxi- liary Air Force will be formed next month in the West Riding. Cheshire, and West Lancashire respectively. Tne aerodromes from which the training oi these units will be done are Yeadon, I near Leeds. Hooton Park, near Birkenj head, and458 words
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Advertisement253 1936-02-01 16 FOR SPECIAL ATTENTION. Several complaints have recently been revived from customers who have been cheated by certain dealers selling old LOBULINA packages at cheap prices. In this connection we have to Inform the public that the well known Glcnd preparation LOBULINA. as sold in cold countries ll*e Ejrope. Is entirely253 words
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Article1284 1936-02-01 17 KI'HIPHANY IV. JESUS STILLS THE STORM. Many pictures have been painted anc poems written over the first incident (St Matt VIII vv 13 ft*) given for this day's reading. The sea or rather lake of Galilee lying amidst steep and lofty hills was liable to sudden and fierce1,284 words
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Article315 1936-02-01 17 FINANCIAL REASONS FOR COOLNESS. NEW ADVOCACY OF LEAGUE. Vienna, Jan. 2. Austrian official circles are showing a. new coolness towards Italy. There are three reasons for this: 1. Sinte the Abyssinian war opened Italy has paid in Austriur bonds for her imports from Austria This has315 words
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Article178 1936-02-01 17 GERMANY'S ARMY Of WORKLESS. I 500,000 Added In Month.' Hprlin, Jan. 10. The sensational rise of 522.000 in a ir.onth in the number of unemployed in Germany is shown by the official returns for December DUblished today. The total is now 2.506,000—800.000 more than in August, and only 99.000 fewer178 words
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Article438 1936-02-01 17 FOREIGN OFFICE AND ARMY DISAGREE. PROPOSED TALKS WITH CHINA. Tokio. Jan. 10. The split between the Foreign Office and the Army over Japan's Chinese policy has come Into the open with the Foreign Office advocating acceptance of Nanking's proposals for a Sino- Japanese Joint commission to438 words
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Article162 1936-02-01 17 Psychological Tests. Ottawa, Jan. 8. The Dionne quintuplets have been submitted to scientific psychological tests. According to Dr. Dafoe, they are up to the standard of intellectual development for their age. The two biggest are slightly above this standard. Dr. Dafoe, who has had charge of162 words
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Article82 1936-02-01 17 The Air Ministry announced that Mx Vice-Marshal Wilfred Rhoder Freeman, until recently Commandant 3f the RAF. Staff College, will succeed Air Marshal Sir Hugh Dowdry a.^ Air Member lor Research and Development on the Air Council on April 1. His successor at the Staff College I82 words
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Article438 1936-02-01 17 The vital part which the cinematograph film has lately begun to play in medical and scientific research Is recalled by the announcement of the death of Dr. Ronald George Canti, the well-known cancer research worker and pathologist. Dr. Canti, who was only 52 years of438 words
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Article64 1936-02-01 17 Production Increased By 56 Per Cent. New York. Jan. 8. The Ford Motor Company announces that during 1935 its world production amounted to 1.335.865 cars and lorries, an increase of 56 per cent, over 1931, when the total amounted to 855 037 units. Production in the United64 words
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Advertisement289 1936-02-01 17 wtynde/itfud au/iuia ptope/tiieA of. f. ASPRO^^ mi 6 5-^ 6 V all iv H 1 1 ml 1 1 HI 1 «ftiSV t^*^ v^ X* v^ rtVtv^ w t\O v».oP fTTi~i tfjl I I ItllH 1111 l V\O^"^ O* iOB 1 fl.» Vv&" A4^ It MMI ill I I 111289 words
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828 1936-02-01 18 Blunck Revealed As Outstanding Writer. (By Christian Otto Frenzel.) TH E developments now taking place in the political world of Germany, and which can be l felt in every sphere of national l life, have extended themselves Jj also to arts and letters. i It828 words
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Article915 1936-02-01 18 The Art of Happiness. By John C'owpcr Powys. The Bodley Head. 6s. I HAVE never heard a satisfactory definition of happiness, although I bave in a commonp.ace book no fewer than twenty quotations about it and a long list of attempted definitions supplied in a literary915 words
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BOOKS OF THE WEEK.
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Article, Illustration405 1936-02-01 18 Scholarly Study By Phyllis Bentley. Freedom, Farewell By Phyllis Bentley. Goilancz. Bs. 6d. "Freedom. Farewell!" is a scholarly and interesting study of the transition ol the corrupt Roman Republic into the yet more corrupt but more stable Roman Empire. True, Rome's freedom under the Republic had405 words
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Article325 1936-02-01 18 The Midernoted newly added nonfiction and fiction works will be ready for issue today at 8.30 a.m.: Queen Mary, Illustrated, Sir George Arthur; Strange Street, Illustrated. Beverley Baxter; The Monks of Kublai Khan Emperor of China, Illustrated. Sir E. A. Wallis Budge; Abyssinia and Italy,325 words
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Article123 1936-02-01 18 We have received copies of the following from Messrs. Macmlllan and Co., Ltd., St. Martin's St., London: An English Reader for Foreign Students, by Wilfrid Thorley, price 3s. 6d. This is a new edition, with notes, of a work that has been exceptionally popular since it123 words
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Article263 1936-02-01 18 MONEYLENDERS' ORDINANCE. by Reader. For The L The Malayan Lav Journal has just published, at $3.75 pr copy, an edition of the Moneylender Ordinance, 1935, annotated by Messr B. A. Mallal and N. Mallal. The aim of the v irk Is to give the practitioner or the ly reader a263 words
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Article, Illustration648 1936-02-01 18 trayed him and is aken prisoner as he assures her of h faith. It is difficult to ci »vey the strength and pathos of this ne book. It is so simply told, so dev< d of any writing for effect that it rakes a profound impression648 words
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Advertisement171 1936-02-01 18 -ahema hem op Acid Stomach? Belief in a lew seconds With 'BISURATED MAGNESIA 1 1 is rxcest acid in the stomach that I MM indigestion, stomach upset and jiam sours the food and creates wind hi i heartburn It attacks the delicate ■MMCk lining and may eventually MM dangerous ulcers.171 words
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Advertisement130 1936-02-01 18 w took the perfect qualities at i created this exquisite powder We search 1 the »marc shops of Europe x and Amer i fot the face powder* that y^^S jafev tud the lit test texture, the most »llurIng perfun the mo»t perfect shades. hß^9 Sft^y^jP^^^ And we fo \d them—130 words
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Article622 1936-02-01 19 Bengal Official's View Of Australian Tour. From Our Own Correspondent Calcutta, Jan. 6. A PLEA that politics should be left out of cricket was made by Mr. R. B. Lagden, president of the Bengal and Assam Cricket Association, at a public dinner to the Australians.622 words
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Article284 1936-02-01 19 Doctors Puzzled. Calcutta, Jan. 8. A rri.vsterious disease known as Jhin Jhinia has made Hs appearance in this city. During the last few days a number of victims of the disease have been removed, Loth from the streets and houses, to the different hospitals. One reassuring284 words
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Article189 1936-02-01 19 New Visa Regulations. New Delhi. News from Slnkiang shows that the local authorities have promulgated regulations In respect of visas for entry Into and exit from that Chinese Pro Wnce. The effect of these regulations is that Indian traders or Indians generally visiting Slnkiang or Chinese189 words
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Article52 1936-02-01 19 Woman Granted Rank Of Police Inspector. Rangoon, Jan. 2G Miss S. E. Nicholl Jones, ex-Secre fary of the Rangoon Vigilance Society, has been granted the rank of an i inspector of police. The appointment is regarded in official quarters as a possible steppingstone to extend organisation of policewomen52 words
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Article317 1936-02-01 19 Annual Dinner Held At Madras. "Your institution has a great future because on it depends to a great extent the duty of maintaining the engineering profession of India as efficient as it has been in the past observed Lord Erskine speaking at the annual dinner of317 words
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Article87 1936-02-01 19 Lala Harkishan Lai To Stand Trial. Karachi. Lala Harklshanlal. ex-Minlster of the Punjab, has been directed to be brought to Shlkarpur as a prisoner to stand trial in connection with a cheatIng case fle!d, against him by Mr. Rupchand Chabaldas, Pleader in the City Magistrate's Court.87 words
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Obituary46 1936-02-01 19 Portrait Unveiled At Patna. Patna, Jan. 23. A portrait of the late Mr. Nlrsu Narayan Singh, ex-President of the Bihar and Orissa Legislative Council, was unveiled last week in the Committee Room of the Council by the President, Mr. Rajandhari Simha.46 words
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Article106 1936-02-01 19 To Be Completed In Two Years. Calcutta. Jan. 15. It is reliably understood that the t final decision with regard to the contract for the new Howrah Bridge has Just been made by the Calcutta Port Commissioners and that the tender submitted by a new combine under106 words
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Article260 1936-02-01 19 Voluntary Aid Detachments Scheme. New Delhi. A proposal for the institution of Voluntary Aid Detachments, io supplement the medical services of the Army in India, has been under consideration in recent years, and a scheme with general regulations therefore was sanctioned by the Government of India260 words
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Article100 1936-02-01 19 The Elephant Gun of the last King of Kandy, which was recently purchased for £150 by Dr. P.E. Pierls (Ceylon Trade Commissioner in London) from a private party in England, has reached Colombo. The gun has been handed over to Mr. A. H. Malpas, the director of100 words
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Article519 1936-02-01 19 Mr. E. H. Phillips, a British journalist, has arrived In India to take up his appointment as Deputy Director of Public Information, Government of India. Mr. PMllips was political and parliamentary correspondent of the Evening Standard and was previously on the staff of the519 words
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Article634 1936-02-01 19 Many Improvements Made. Rajkot, Jan. 24. CPEAKING at the Rajkumar College, Rajkot, last week, His Excellency the Viceroy said he was delighted to have the opportunity of visiting once [again the College in whose [activities, when he was Governor of Bombay, he used to take a634 words
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367 1936-02-01 19 LUNAR ECLIPSE OBSERVANCE. Rush Of Pilgrims. Allahabad. Jan. 10. Vast crowds of Hindus, shivering in the cold, remained in the waters of the Ganges during the lunar eclipse yesterday. Since early yesterday evening streams of pilgrims began to gather at the sacred Sangam (confluence) where the Magh Mela began early367 words
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Advertisement140 1936-02-01 19 Bay T\ l Only Udict living in India can realise how difficult it is to preserve clear skin, owing kto the damaging extremes of climate. Wright's Coal Tar Soap is the ideal akin ■tonic for keeping the complexion dear, fresh and velvety. Wright's is now obtainable in a bigger tablet,140 words
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Advertisement76 1936-02-01 19 jj THE CUPm^CHEERT^ I F. A .BARTHOLOMEUSZ LTD.. f I| SINGAPORE aridlKU AILA IUMPUR- And of all Teas, GOLD LEAF is the one always worth drinking thanks to the skill and care of the GOLD LEAF blenders who know just how to combine the choicest growths of the high elevation76 words
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Article, Illustration42 1936-02-01 20 Lincoln Ellsworth, the American explorer, and his London-born pilot Mr. Herbert Hollick-Kenyon. who had been missing for several months after attempting a trans-Antarctic flight, were f)und "alive and well" by the Discovery 11, the British research ship. Photo shows: Lincoln Ellsworth's plane.42 words
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Article, Illustration62 1936-02-01 20 Mmj. Arlette Stavisky, widow of the swindler, was acquitted after a trial lasting several months, of complicity In the huge frauds which rocked France. She burst Into tears of relief when she heard the jury's verdict and Hung her arms round her lawyer's neck. Photo shows: Mme. Stavisky talks with62 words
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Article, Illustration18 1936-02-01 20 A thick layer of snow had to be removed from planes caught in the snowstorm at Croydon Aerodrome18 words
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Advertisement175 1936-02-01 20 LAVENOR Face and Skin Lotion Beautifies the Complexion. Catarrhal, Fermentative, -^aHP Dlcerative X Anpier's Emulsion exercises soothins, lubricating, anti-fermentative effects v V throughout the entire digestive tract. That is why it is so valuable in affections of the stomach and intestines. n^^^V"// It soothes and cleanses the mucous membrane. /j_Q175 words
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