The Straits Times, 28 December 1926
1926-12-28
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Title Section13 1926-12-28 1 The Straits Times No. 28,361. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1926 PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement235 1926-12-28 1 THE IT RYU AT KILK. MINIMAX Fire Extinguishers The following is the reprint of an advertisement which appeared m the "Straits Times" on July 8, 1926. It was unsolicited. THE MINIMAX FIRE EXTINGUISHER. On the night of the 3rd instant, a fire broke out at my factory No. 5, Jalan235 words
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Advertisement258 1926-12-28 1 •His Master's Voice' GRA^gBONE Amplifyinj; Tone Arm with ball-bear- iSSI/Vft^K -J^"WMl^»^-^» Vl s °u n( i-box, now m design. Oak metal corners outsidi! measurements ffL/^V ll^S^^^Si^'* *<^ri^^^» fitted with -stronK leather handle and Jf J ~~~~~*-'e X^^ J^f" spring: catch with lock single-spring B Prifp S7t 00 PORTABLE MODEL (J258 words
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Article526 1926-12-28 2 New Electrically Driven Dredge Proposed. The thirteenth annual general meeting of Kamuntinic Tin Drcdgin;;, Ltd., was held on November 18 Rt 7. Martin's Lane, Cannon Street, K.C., Mr. John I. Philips (chairman of the company), presiding. The Cha'Mnan, m the course of his uddress, said In spite of526 words
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Article143 1926-12-28 2 Eighteen People Buried Near Nice. An avalanche of mud and rock, over half a mile wide, caused by the recent heavy lams has overwhelmed the picturesque mountain village of Roquebilliere, 30 miits north of Nice, near Saint Martin-de-Vesubie. Twenty houses m the village, whi.h has a population143 words
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Article217 1926-12-28 2 Woman Magistrate Refuses To Leave. The question whether a woman magistrate should leave the Bench during the hearing of certain cases was raised by the action of a magistrate at Colchester. Mrs. P. R. Green, a woman magistrate, was on the Bench when a soldier was217 words
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Article35 1926-12-28 2 On the 17th im.t., the opening of th« new lcfinery of the Nederlandsche Koloniale Petroleum Maatschappij took place it Soonitci Gerong, opposite the grounds of the Batasfsche Petroleum 1 Maatschappij. There were about 300 present.35 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement298 1926-12-28 2 Choose Glaxo for your Baby >; i£ Your Baby'i fntiirr he..l:!i depends on your ,(r choice of his food You must choose the food J you Mow is best, for you dare not endanger h your Baby's progrea* by expjcrimenting. *ir tic guiJeJ by th- experience of the great number298 words
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Advertisement257 1926-12-28 2 HAD RASH ON CHESTAN9 HEAD Was Almost Frantic. Suffered About Two Years Cuticura Healed. "My trouble came with a great irritation and then a rash broke out all over my chest and head. At limes the irritation was so bad that it almost sent me frantic, and I could hardly257 words
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Advertisement255 1926-12-28 2 $50 ONLY SEASON CO., LTD., 11l A lIS. NORTH BRIDGB UOAI High-clatuj gramophone with doufolf flpring motor. Monthly payment •yatem can be arranged for local ■'"vatomera. ZEISS Microscope for diagnostic work ESA 95 'ttkmntm 1 MAGNIFICATIONS 5$— lJ5OX ACHROMATIC OBJECTIVES Stand inclinable through 90", Noa- 8 n. ap. 0.20 18255 words
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Article414 1926-12-28 3 Favourable Results for Past Year. The first annual general meetinpr of Malayan TinfiVlds, Ltd., was held on November 22 at 5, Whittineton-avenue, E C Major F. B. Lay-son, O. B. E. (the Chairman), said that the company was formed m June last year to deal with tin properties414 words
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Article152 1926-12-28 3 Transfer to Royal Tomb Next Easter. Since the death of Queen Alexandra. the coffins of King Edward and his Consort have reposed on the altar step* of the Albert Memorial Chapel <#" Windsor Castle, covered by the Royal Standard. Shortly after the remains of Queen Alexandra were152 words
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Article270 1926-12-28 3 The I'roviuion of Further Funds. A circular issued to shareholders of the Central Johore Rubber Estates states that after payment of the purchase price and preliminary expenses, there remained approximately £1-1,500, which the directors hoppil would be sufficient to put the estates into good working order and270 words
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Article68 1926-12-28 3 While riding m the first of the season's paperchaßos on December 11, Lady Tagart, wife of the Commissioner of Police, Calcutta, met with an accident. Her horse shied at a jump, the stirrup leather broke and nhe «a« heavily thrown. She wag conveyed to he home, and examination showed the68 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement355 1926-12-28 3 M /fjtJZf n the Bath ft /i J V a vml w cc doubly 111 •<! 4 refreshed. Here too ia a iLII H means of maintaining natu- *$\\\~f7?i'Y~^^ r)tl beaut > r far superior to 111 ;VV rfM\4 the use of «rtificial H! C\ \$L methodf< At other times,355 words
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Advertisement832 1926-12-28 3 FOR SALE BY AUCTION OIL MILL MACHINERY. COMPRISING 1. Empire Oil Mill by Rose, Downs and Thompson, Hull. Consists of one set of Angle-American rolls 8 ins. dia. by 12 ins. long of hard cast iron. One set of double hydraulic pumps working pressure 1% turn I per square inch.832 words
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Advertisement896 1926-12-28 3 6UILDF0RP SCHOOL (WESTERN AUSTRALIA) The Church of England Grammar School, Guildford, is a Public School for boya (age 6-19) situated 9 miles from Perth. i President of Council, His GraM tbt Ach- bishop of Perth. Headmaster, P. Hinckley, M.C., HA., f'.R.GS. (late Housemaster and Head of th« Junior School at896 words
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Advertisement751 1926-12-28 3 THE STRAITS TRADING CO., LIMITED (Incorporated in the Straus Settlements) NOTICE i< hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of The Strait* Trading Comnany, Limited, will b* h.ld »t the Company' Ocenn Building, CoTlyer Quay, Singapore, on Friday, December II, IMS, at Noon, for tho purpose of considering and if751 words
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Advertisement552 1926-12-28 4 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated m England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CA«G< SERVICES. PENINSULAR AXD ORIENTAL S.N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJFSTT GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAB' MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINj AND JAPAN Tonnage do. S'por KALYAN 9.100 Dee. 20 MOREA 11,000 Dee.552 words
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Advertisement642 1926-12-28 4 Stxlppliail Announcements N.Y.K. LINE (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) LONDON LINH Marseille., London, Antwerp and Rotterdam Vessels Tonnage Due Sail HAKOXE MARU 10,500 Jan. 0 7 BUWA MAKU 11,000 Jan. 20 21 FUSHIMI MARU 11,000 Feb. 8 4 r HAKOZAKI MARU 11.000 Feb. 17 IS I 1 HAKUSAN MARU 10.500 Mar. 3642 words
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Advertisement555 1926-12-28 4 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THH OCHAN STB*M SHTF CO, LIMITED. THH CHINA MUTUAL STaUM NAY. CO, LTD. {Incorporated m England) REGULAR BERVICS TO LONDON. AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM. ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN.— GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOWMARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW.— BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT555 words
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Advertisement519 1926-12-28 4 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Slam) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. For IKe irarnan, Kretay, Trengganu, Kelantan,! ■iara, Telupin, Pntani, Singora, Laeon, haniion. Kohsamui, Langsuan, Chumpon and I!;ingkok. Arrival Departur* REDANG Dec. 27 Dec. 29 > MALINI Jan. 2 Jan. 5 PRACHATIPOK Jan. 9 Jan. 12 The Steamer, are519 words
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Advertisement604 1926-12-28 4 Hi Pa Ms (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. OF BATAYIA) (Incorporated In Holland) >r n,l n, Under contract witk tke 'o NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone, No. 3640, with anb-conneetlons 1 to passage. Freight. Transhipment, Marine Depts. and Manager's Desk. Representatives for Singapore an.l Straits Settlements of the Official Tourist Bnreaa h604 words
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Advertisement392 1926-12-28 4 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated m Australia) FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLANDS AND BRISBANE Regular monthly .ailing, by the well known steamer MARELLA (7.37S tons) and the new motor vessel. MALABAR (4.512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia, Cabins de luxe,392 words
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Advertisement513 1926-12-28 5 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BUCKNAU. STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England.) ••ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENOER AND FREIGHT SERVICE TO THE UNITKD KINGDOM AND CONTINENT FREIGHT SERVICE OLTWARD9 To Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan Lue Singapore a.s. WALTON HALL Jan. 5 as. KNOWSLEY HALL Jan. 24 M. MATOPPO *•>>• W HOMEWARDS Marseilles, London, Hamburg,513 words
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Advertisement463 1926-12-28 5 STATE SHIPPING SERVICE HS. KANGAROO due to arrive January tO. Sailing from Siagapora about Jaaaary 28. FOR FREMANTLE, WJL For particulars regarding paaiaga and freight rates, apply to McAI.ISTER A CO, LTD. DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE ROUND-THB-WORLD PABSENGEB AND FREIGHT SERTICI BOSTON and NEW YORK Tla POET iAID. ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA463 words
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Advertisement436 1926-12-28 5 INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated In Honfkoag) Direct Servlc to JAVA T«a HONGKONO aad SHANGHAI and to CALCUTTA via PENANG from SINGAPORE. Taking cargo on through Bills af Lading for Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chafoo, Tientsin, Newehwang, Yangtae Ports, Formosa, the Philippines, eta, FOR PENANO AND CALCUTTA LAISANG Jan.436 words
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Advertisement290 1926-12-28 5 Phone 1733 Central Motor Hiring Co. (Three doors from Pavilion.) ARMSTRONG-SIDDELEY on Hire at a BIG REDUCTION IN RATE. STRAITS HIRING COMPANY Phone 3956. •4, ORCHARD ROAD, next Pavlllom. THE LATEST FIAT CARS Model 502. ON HIRE DAY AND NIGHT GASOLENE AUTOMOBILE HIRING Nazt to RAFFLES HOTEL, No. 11, BEACH290 words
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Advertisement220 1926-12-28 5 CAMPBELL GAS ENGINE Co., Ltd. HALIFAX, ENGLAND. -JL T a»jfyra^^aMaM '"T^'OaWl COLD STARTING CRUDE OIL ENGINES. HORIZONTAL and VERTICAL LAND and MARINE Up to 7iW 8.11.P. Full Particulars and Prices from SOLE AGENTS IT ENTRAI [jiioiirrWoßKt crj tjee| KUALA LUMPUR IPOH SINGAPORE. Serve this Delicious Asparagus often! BttJ^l Wlniif ivH220 words
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Advertisement468 1926-12-28 6 CAJETY CINEMA JDiiclion Alhort antl llrncoolrn Sirrcta. TO-NKafT at fl.ir, I eil I Thursday, lierrml>er .10 ELINOR GLYN*B SIX DAYS Tlip Rti.rv <»r two v.nnii; ptaah thrown toitr'htr alone tm I dayi and wli.it aaapaaat Manias CORINNE GRIFFITH and FRANK MAYO (In 9 Parts). BUSTER DE GOOD (Comedy). B^ At468 words
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Advertisement75 1926-12-28 6 SURINA THEATRE North Bridge Baal. Tel. No. 28». TOMt.lll at Ml MONS The Hintory <.f the Immorlßl Rotroat by lYinri-s i.f ll i3 Mij.-.st/s Army Council. IN MG KKM.S. D.'il i-.it.-il tn Urn M.Timiv of tho Old Army vßieh eaaM friwapiaat tlirough a anal nrdael aad pn new ami noble75 words
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Advertisement398 1926-12-28 6 POLA NEGRI IN THE CHARMER (An adaptation of Henry Hatrlein's Novel MARIPOSA.") A SYDNEY OLCOTT PRODUCTION. EST THE fSik: NEVER YET PRODUCES. %®Mtm£ PALACBOAY CINEMA, LTD. No. 113. New Bridge Road. Telephone No. 162 J. GaMMMaVS I'rirlay. December 24 MUNG KEUNG LUI A Faicinntlnc Historical Play adapted r rom a398 words
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Advertisement455 1926-12-28 6 B MIRRLRES -DIESEL R H 50 BJIP. to 1650 B.n.P. B THE MOST EFFICIENT AND ECONOMICAL. LOWBR GUARANTEED FUEL CONSUMPTION. T LOWEST UPKEEP COST. O^er 10.000 H.11.P. now running m Malaya, driving rn'iher machinery, pumping plant, ire factories, electrir generator*, mining plant, etc. and giving universal H;itisfaetion. PATERSON, SIMONS CO..455 words
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Article107 1926-12-28 7 FIXTURES. Tuexdiy, December 28 Mick Wutcr, 4.80 a.m.. 4.48 p.m. High Tide, 0.50 a.m., 6.2, 1.10 p.m.. 4.f). •an man (Heat Ping) closes, 2 p.m. Wetfaatiay, Decemlier 29 Ilißh Water, 5.40 a.m. 8.12 p.m. Malacca High Tide, 2.30 a.m., 52, :<., 4.11. W. Australian mail (Marella) closes,107 words
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Article237 1926-12-28 7 Tuesday. December 28. Ships alongside Ihe Wharves or expected to arrive. KEPPEL HARHOUR. Hi n WlisrT The C:;b!e. Selanting, Mir.d r*o, Redldl. Oil Wharf Nil Coal Wharf Nil VE3SK13 IN DBY DOCKS. Imjoac P»««r Wh irf N 1 Dock Nil .'l:i Dock Murcx Keppal Harbour Dock \"1237 words
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Article145 1926-12-28 7 To-day. Benskalti (B. B P-'» i- )>» dhadlb) 4 p.m. p Toumnfi tM )>.i<:. To-morrow. J:,v:i, South-West Sumatra, SouthBorneo, Celebea, Moluccas Dill/ ami Australasia (excrpting Western Australia) (Mai. I lit t 8 a.m. \(.iiicbar) H> a.m i on, Southern ami Western India ral UcUlngar) noon I ranee145 words
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Article40 1926-12-28 7 By tanlua ■•h»ti d« Witt t. ,li-r NVdDrlun I rrt And. Sport London Nov. 18 Dae. IS Nov. IS Dec. IS Nov. 25 Dee. 18 Nov. 2* I>M. 20 Dm. 3 Dec. 27 Doe. 3 Dtc. 1140 words
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Article247 1926-12-28 7 EXCHANGH. Singapore, December 28. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 6/32 Demand 2/3 25/32 Private Cm. credits 2/4 11/32 Or. New York, Demand 56 1/16 Private 90 d/s 67% Oh Pnmee, tat t.t. 1350 On Ihdia, r?unl; T.T. !54 On Hon»; Kaam Bank T.T. 13^ p.c. dis.247 words
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57 1926-12-28 7 DAILY PRICES -CURKENT. 1 o'clock noon Decemhcr 28. Tone of Market Steady, quiet. Latest Cable: London holiday. New York Spot Sheet G. cents 38% per lb. DuyiT" t.S.S. equal to Standard, Q.C.F. Itan.lard R.8.S. Usndard R.S.S. on Tender S|M;t Spot Ja mary .liiii-Myrch April-June57 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article374 1926-12-28 7 UNI Val. 1'J. Buyer* Seller* ei fl Asam Kumbang 5C/C D7/6 i 1 Katanjr Padang 0.91 0.94 El £1 ('hcnderiang 27/0 28/C U Eastern Siam 27/- 21/6 tl 10 Haad Yai 9/- 10/- pm. 1 1 Hitaui Tin 1.20 1.2:> S.1 £1 Idris Hydraulic 5S/G 59/C xd. 1 1374 words
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Article170 1926-12-28 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Seller* El £1 B. Am. Tobacco 4.15.0 4.17.6 1 1 Central Engine 0.90 0.93 1 1 Cycle ami Carriage 0.90 0.95 i.1 il E. Smeltintr Co. 17.00 17.50 "> 5 Fraser Neave 17.40 17.73 LOO 100 Hammer Co. 172.00 177.00 ik. 12. r i 1*5170 words
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Article99 1926-12-28 7 U. En*-. 6 p.c. $1,234,800 h% 15% p.m. Spore Cold Storage Deb. 7 p.c. $555,000 110 115 Spore Municipal 5 p.c $1,878,000 of 1901 par 6 pr»m. S'p-re Municipal 4Vi p.c. of 1907 $1,600,000 90 par S'pere Municipal 4V4 p.c. of 1909 $1,100,000 90 par S'pnre Municipal 4 p.e.99 words
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Article379 1926-12-28 7 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt'a QaoUtlona. To-daj't Pru-e« Fraser Lyall Co. Evatt. Allenby ($1) 2.85 2.95 2.80 2.90 Alor (iajah ($1) 2.90 S.OOctl. 2.90 3.00 A. HiUm ($1) 4.70 4.85 4.75 4.90 A. Kuning (*1) 1.00 1.05 0.90 0.95 Am. Ma!ay ($2) 4.45 4.55 4 40379 words
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Advertisement656 1926-12-28 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Claaßified Adrti., see pate H. WANTS, FOX SALE, ETC. GOOD COOK-BOY WANTED, witli arorkini un. i ny children •••feratd. Apply 91 1. Straite 1 TENDER! repaired for converinc tintber :o»s '"run- Lawaa to Singapore. Particular.' ■n bis, Btralti Tinea. DRESSES p n> CLEAR Mlilng cheap. C Pobineon656 words
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Advertisement42 1926-12-28 7 ESTATE or G. C. V. MUDALIAR. DECEASED AUCTION SALE of household furniture and private effects, etc. A*. Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng Co.'s saleroom No. 30, Chulia Street. on Friday, Decrmher 31. at 10.30 a.m. Now on view. CHKON'G KOON SENG CO., Auctiuiicura.42 words
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Advertisement60 1926-12-28 7 AUCTION SALE of excellent wux-polished teak household furniture, mail and iron double and single bedsteads. !arge porished teak counters, w'.th partitions and brass railings, porcelain dinner and ten services, glassware, etc. At Messrs. Chenng Koon Seng tt Co.'s saleroom Haa. 30 and 31. Chulia Street, on Friday. December 31, at60 words
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Advertisement464 1926-12-28 7 I <ss/ ncnuo They meet every morning the "Valet" and its owner. Both very keen on each other, for the "Valet" serves well. It is the safety razor that Strops its own blade, tunes it up "as new" m ten seconds every morning without removal from the frame, with a464 words
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Advertisement356 1926-12-28 7 MOVADO By Special arrangement »ilh the FABRIQUES MOVADO a special EXHIBITION of their complete collection of WATCHES for 1927 takes place at KENh II.I.MANN (the kulc Agent). Never have so many wondern m (.OLD AND PI. MINI M JEWBLLBRT AKD IMVMONO set watchm been (fathered. ne»er has the quality of356 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous88 1926-12-28 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Randans Kerbau Station. (B: < niirli— v «.l 'iovernmMit Healt: Office) For llu- Jl horns cndinn at Midnight on December 2fi, 1916. Veg. ihada tcnparatUM T-.'.r, K. ure j^;'- i tempci .;ure I Ill I iation M t. n tcmp< "0 b tfinpcr.i.ure T'J.H K. f in r.88 words
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Article95 1926-12-28 8 Scow Ens Jin and brothers beg to thnnl all relatives nnd friends who attended tht funeral of the late Sc-ow Tiang Lock as.i those who kindly sent wreaths, scrolls te efrrams, letters of condolence, lent car? -nd rendered assistance at the funeral. Messrs. Tan Choon Kang ard Tan Chin95 words
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826 1926-12-28 8 The Straits Times TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28. JAPAN TO-DAY. Japan ha.? the sympathy of the nation* of the world m the loss she has ?ustaineJ m the death of the Emperor. The end was, of course, expected. His Majesty had been ill for a number of yean, an;! as long ago826 words
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Article227 1926-12-28 8 A cable published m another column gives the result of the Viceroy's Cup, the classic event of the year on the Indian turf. It is interesting to recall that on one occasion this famous race was won by a Singapore horse, Mr. Tan Bco Liat's Vanitas bein^227 words
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Article35 1926-12-28 8 A bill to be introduced into the Legislative Council authorises the Governor m Council ti fix the rate which parents or guardians of children detained m reformatories or similar institutions shall pay for their upkeep.35 words
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Article37 1926-12-28 8 The following schools, their teachers and management committees, have been ttruck off the register Sim Nguan, Kiu Ying, Kwok Man, Tsz Keung and Wu Pun, m Singapore Chong Wah Girls' and Wu Man Girls' schools, m Labuan.37 words
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Article49 1926-12-28 8 Mr. Lim Kirn Chong, who is coming to Singapore this week from Kuala Lumpur to become manager of the Fletcher Trading Co.'s new branch here, was entertained by the members of the Selangor Chinese Recreation Club at a farewell dinner at the Coliseum Cafe, Kuala Lumpur, on December 23.49 words
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Article381 1926-12-28 8 The death has occurred of Mrs. at, Baxter, founder of the Central Indian Hill Mission. Mr. E. J. Fernandez, of Melintanj; estate, Utan Melintang, Perak, died on the l'Jtli inst. after a short illness. He leaves a v.id m, three sons, and one daughter. Mr. G. Howard,381 words
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Article19 1926-12-28 8 We have received a copy of the annual nportl of the State of North Borneo for the year 1920.19 words
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Article19 1926-12-28 8 The nineteenth annual general meetinrof the Singapore Shorthand Writers' Association will be held at 8.13 p.m. or Slat instant.19 words
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Article20 1926-12-28 8 Communication with the F.M.S. and Penan},' over the Government telegraphs was again interrupted this morning. It oral restored at noon.20 words
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Article24 1926-12-28 8 Inventions privileges have been granted to McDougall and Yalding, Ltd., of Maiditone, England, m respect of improvements m insecticides, sheep dips and thi like.24 words
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Article28 1926-12-28 8 Tenders are being invited for the construction m reinforced concrete of the Kort Canning reservoir, which is to have ;.n approximate capacity of thirty million gallons of water.28 words
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Article53 1926-12-28 8 We have be?n asked to announce thai religious gatherings of the Sikh community, to celebrate the first anniversarx of the Siri Guru Singh Sabha, Singapore will take place at 12t, Cecil Street kindly lent by Mr. M. A. Namazie, on December '61 and January 1 and 2, and that all53 words
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Article61 1926-12-28 8 A Chinese millionaire patron of Eng !ish art is rare, says a honie paper, but one has been discovered m the pcs n of Eu Tong Sen, of Sinfjapoie, who has given a commission for five pictures to Mr. J. 11. Amshewitz. His house, it is said, contains ovei nOO.OOO61 words
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Article84 1926-12-28 8 It has recently been decided by the board of directors of the National City Bank of New York that as from January 1. 1927, the business carried on by the International Ranking Corporation should be continued m their name. The change is only one m name, as the International Banking84 words
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Article79 1926-12-28 8 The annual meeting of the Hoi Thin Amateur Dramatic Association was held ct the association's premises, 57, Uppei Nankin Street last week. In the absence of Mr. Vow Ngan Pan (president), Mi. Loey Kok Leong was unanimously elected to take the chair. The reports and accounts ending November were read79 words
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Article111 1926-12-28 8 There is nothing like candid admiss on Iwo papers reached us yesterday one stating that our financial position is anything but encouraging, and as an instance of this we need only mentior that we are unable to pay the rent of our efflce for the past f.w months unti! ooUUndteg111 words
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Article288 1926-12-28 8 Race for Rowing Prahus Added. Craft Paddled by Twenty Men. It is hoped that a tyi>o of native craft not hitherto seen m ;.»;ion at the New Year sea sports at Singapore will be represented this year. This is the prahu payang, which is manned by a288 words
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Article74 1926-12-28 8 Car m Pond and Passenger Drowned. (Aneta's Service.) Balavia, December 28. Sourabnya A motor car m which a lady named Mrs. van Haasen and two other Europeans w-re travelling knocked flown a native pedestrian on the GrittM Hoad. In the effort to .:vciid the man the driver74 words
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Article56 1926-12-28 8 Hotel Resident Loses Cash And JeVf cilery. Information has been tiven to the police that Mr. J. Barclay, a marine "ngineer, h;is lost cash and Jewell ry valued at 5750 from his room at Sea View Hotel. A Hylam boy who has ••'bsconded is suspected, but56 words
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Article52 1926-12-28 8 Gang Hold I p Chinese At Geyhin»-. A gang of five Hokiens, whn are said 'o have been armed, held up a Chinese ice-water seller m Geylanjc Road l«.-t ni>;ht and robbed him of $2"). Investigations are I^in« made by the police, but M arrests have yet52 words
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Article13 1926-12-28 8 From Indo-China by Genera! Mvtzinger, due at Singapore 7 a.m. tomorrow.13 words
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Article45 1926-12-28 8 On Saturday next. New Ye;ir's day. there will be no i:;sue of the Straits Times. Advertisers are asked to note th;it announcements intended for publication m next Monday's issue should rea.h us not later than noon on Friday, the il t inst.45 words
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Article91 1926-12-28 8 Application has ban m:nl for tlrVictoria Theatre for the ni.^ht (if Friday, January 7 by a theatrical company. As iheir expenses nf trawlling arc necessarily large, it is felt undesirable to keep them out of the theatre, the Bishop of I.oivlon's meeting h;is Ibtvn Lrunsferred to91 words
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Advertisement267 1926-12-28 8 Norton Motor Cycles 1927 MODELS 1.90 h.p. Model No. Mh. Approximate Tank Capacity Pctrd I: gallons, oil 3 pints. Weight 262 lbs. Price $593.00 nett. 1.90 h.p. Model No. 18, O.H.V. Approximate Tank Capacity Petrol 2 gallons, oil 3 pinta, Grease rim lubrication. Separate oil Tank. Price $693.00 nett. Easy267 words
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Advertisement164 1926-12-28 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT A Graham Wilcox Production DECAMERON NIGHTS (Featuring LIONEL BAKRYMORE. IVY DIKE XENIA DESNI, HANNA RALPH. WEARNE KRALSS and RANDLE AYRTON) m 7 Reels. Wiilinm Fox Production THAT FRENCH LADY Featuring SHIRLEY MASON m ii Reels Empire News Bulletin showing Armistice Day Celebrations m England, etc. First Show at164 words
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Advertisement82 1926-12-28 8 On Other Page*. Page. Finance ami Commerce 7 Shipping ami the M..ils 7 Meteorological Ker-ort 7 Reuter and Imperial Radio 0 The Rubber Position (By A.W.s.1 9 M.C.C Tour In India I Prompt Arrests 9 Svrinus Crime 9 By <;ir to London I li.-runl CkfaMM Immigration I 'iccmy's Cup Result82 words
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Article167 1926-12-28 9 Threat of Trouble Not Maintained. THE SURTAXES. Belgium Willing for Immediate Levy. [Reuter Far Eastern Service.] Shanghai, December 27. Hankow, December 26 Christmas Day. pa ted off quietly. The threatened! trouble proving a damp squib. Native pastors m moat places iii the native city did not167 words
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Article265 1926-12-28 9 Suggested Expenditure Of $400,000,000. We are Now Only a Poor Third." [REV TER TELEGRAM] I.ond n, December 27. Nc« Yoik: Mr. Butler, chairman of .A Affairs Committee, vehemently declared in a ipeech that he would perMveTS vigorously i ti his < ndi BTOOn t') i adopt theReuter - 265 words
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Article129 1926-12-28 9 Sir Samuel and Lady Hoare Depart. King and Queen Cable (Jood Wishes: (ULl-TER TELEGRAM] London, December 27. The Air Minister, Sir Samuel Hiiaro, departed from Croydoa just ufttr dawn i n a flight to India, accompanied by his uilV, who in Illlllm lit llH the longest flijrht129 words
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Article32 1926-12-28 9 [havas telegram.] Paris, December 27. The returns of the last census are published and show that the total populate n of France m 1926 amounted t> 40,743,861, including I'.-WH.L'JU foreigners.32 words
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Article1474 1926-12-28 9 Effect of the Unused Coupons. Notes by A. W. S. A. W. S. writing from London under date December 2 says I am afraid that there is little that can be described as cheerful m the notes I have to send from L>ndon this week. Price within the1,474 words
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Article96 1926-12-28 9 Match Against Europeans In The East. Home Eleven Out For 146. [Special cable to the Straits Times.] Calcutta, December 26. The match between the M.C.C. and the Europeans m the East began to-day. The home eleven batted first and made 14(5, to which C. P. Johnstone contributed96 words
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Article115 1926-12-28 9 Sequel To Singapore Stabbing. Alleged Assailants Caught In Johore. A smart capture was made by the Kandang Kerbuu police following a fatal stabbing affair m Kirn Kiat Koad on Christmas Day. It appears that on Saturday evening a fight took place m this road between tour Hokien Chinese,115 words
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Article131 1926-12-28 9 Housebreaking and Possession Of Arms. Caught whilst attempting to break into a house m Amoy Street, on December L'_, a Chinese was* sentenced to six months' rigorous Imprisonment by the District Judge. Mr. i\ A. F. David, this morn injr. A Chinese cc.ok, employed by Mr. Perreau, of131 words
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Article500 1926-12-28 9 Singaporeans Break Two Records. 12,000-Mile Journey in A Trojan. The Daily Telegraph of December 2 records the arrival m London on the preceding Tuesday of the three motorists who left Singapore m a Trojan car, about f'fteen months ago, to essay the journey by land to500 words
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Article110 1926-12-28 9 Ipoh Business Area Again Inundated. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, December 2S. Christmastime has been extremely wet. Kain fell all of last week and still continues. Only Christmas Eve was fine. The day after, there was a record flood, when the shopping area was cut oft*.110 words
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Article82 1926-12-28 9 Port Swetlenham Road Impassable Yesterday. Following heavy rain up-country there was a prospect of a repetition of last year's floods at Kuala Lumpur yesterday. The padar.g was under water and the river was already over the banks m places, while the water was rising rapidly. No82 words
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Article32 1926-12-28 9 WHISPERING GALLERY." Literary Agent Com milted For Trial. London, December 20. Mr. Hesketh Pearson was committed for trial and was released on bail m one surety of £500 and himself m £1,000.32 words
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Article572 1926-12-28 9 Peak Year Of Chinese Immigration. 340,000 Arrive at Colony Ports. The exact total of Chinese immigration into Malaya during 1926 is not yet available, but it is already clear that this has been the peak year m Malaya's history, and that the figure is far above the previous572 words
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Article72 1926-12-28 9 Another Impudent Case of Bait Snatching. Mrs. Owen O*cn, a European resident formerly of Malacca and now of Singapore, and who has recently returned liom home, had a somewhat excitinK experience at the junction of Oxley Rise and River Valley Road." A Chinese suddenly snatched a handbag72 words
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Article137 1926-12-28 9 Absent Hosts and Absent Guests. London, December 20.— Over M 0 of the poorest men hi London will be the absent tfiiests of friends m Cairo at a dinner arranged by the Church Army m London for to-morrow. The absent ho.sts will sit down to a dinner137 words
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Article199 1926-12-28 9 Result of Classic- Indian Race. ORANGE WILLIAM BEATEN. King Emperor's Cup Winner Comes Third. (Special Calle to the Straits Times.) Calcutta, December 27. The race for the Viceroy's Cup, the esaeafc event of the Indian Turf, 1% miles, was run t.>-day m the praaMM of Lord Irwin,199 words
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Article212 1926-12-28 9 Champion Dead Heats For Second Place. The King-Emperor's Cup (one mile) run at Calcutta on December 18, resulted as foljows H.H. the A;,-u Khan's QUINCY, 9.3, A. C. Walker 1 H.H. Maharajah of Mysore's At- FABLE, U.:J, Noithmore 2* Mr. A. K. Ephramns' ORANGE WILLIAM, I.::, Huime212 words
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Article37 1926-12-28 9 Twenty-four Deported to New Guinea. (Ancta's Service.) Batavia, Deceml er 2ri. The Governor-Genera! has igned a 'decree prOTidiag for the nlernn- tnt of 24 BOrt nninuinists at Diced, N't'W Guinea. Ali are frein Djocjakarta province.37 words
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Article115 1926-12-28 9 Mr. Harold E. Saker and .Miss Winifred M. Plume. A quiet wedding took place at St. Andrew's < .ithedral ye>te.day between Mr. Harold K. Sakcr, of Miri, Sarawak, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Saker, London, and MiM Winifred May I'lui ie, only child of Mr. and Mrs.115 words
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Article86 1926-12-28 9 Estate I 'roves Less Than Expected. London, December 80.— Mr. Israel Zangwill, who died on August 1, left i.i,2»i7. But ho evidently tlmunrht his estate would be much {arg«t when he wrote his will m liiL'O m his own hand on a page out af an SSSfdaa86 words
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Article221 1926-12-28 10 Boxing Day Results m English League. [Reuter Telegram.] London 1»< •(■••iiiIkt 27. The following :■!■<' results of league Wtdm phiyoil t.)-day Birmingham Cardiff Derby County H udders field Leadi r. .iv< r|«iiil MueoMtn U. Sheffield U. Sunder land Weal i: it 1 2 I S 0 West HamReuter - 221 words
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Article144 1926-12-28 10 lo be Held m Calcutta In I February. Bombay, December 20. Il has bien definitely arranged that the all-India Olympic contest will be held m Calcutta from February 3 to .> for selecting the best men to represent India m ihe Far Eastern Olympic games to lie144 words
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Article141 1926-12-28 10 Hitch Over Injuries To Players. London, December 15. The li Rugby League Council .1 ■gainst arranging matches for the All-Blacks m Paris, London, md South Wales as a number of tourists arc injured and are unlikely to play foi some time. Two (if then ure suffering from illness.141 words
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Article176 1926-12-28 10 (ireat Fight Against Leading, Player. London, December 14. fThe match between the Prince of Waies ami Captain Shal'to at the Bath Club toil:, y was >iiic of the best seen m the Squash Racquets Chain pi mship for some I IBMa The Prince opened quietly, but on176 words
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Article73 1926-12-28 10 Rain Prevents F.MJS. v. Colony Fixture. The annual h (key match between the F.M.S. and the Colony was to have been played at Kuala Lumpur yesterday, bjt play was impossible, either 'at Kuala Lumpur or Kajang, owing to ft(. >ds. The padang at Kuala Lumpur was completely under water73 words
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Article65 1926-12-28 10 Compclitions at Keppel. The flag competition at Keppel Golf Club was won by H. I. Jones and J. Donaldson. The mixed foursome was cancelled owin£ to r:\ii. New Year Competitions. An approaching and patting competition, followed by a caddies competition. h;; lutii arranKvl tot New Year's day. The monthly65 words
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Article208 1926-12-28 10 Si.ir"v Win in County Championship. London, December 15. I'ndcr Rugby Union rules Portsmouth Service* I't-at Guy's Hospital by 19 points to 8. In the liu.tby County Championship, Surrey beat Kastevn Counties by 11 points to nil, at Southend. Warwickshire bent Notts, Lancashire, ;iml Derbyahire by 1 iJ points208 words
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Article196 1926-12-28 10 ■g S'-orr l)y South Australia. London, December 17. Adelaide.— ln the Sheffied Shield Competition another orgy of run-getting is promised bj South Australia, who have 55 for 1 wic-kets m their match with New South Wales. V. Richardson was brilliant and scored 186 urns not out. He196 words
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Article169 1926-12-28 10 Tanjjiin Clv!) Tournament. The following are the ties for the week m the Tanglin Club tournament TO-DAY. Handicap Doubles Godwin and Dunj man v. Dr. Chill and Winter. I Championship Pairs Dyne and Nicoll v. Houghton and Bennett. Jas. Donaldson and Hickey r. Bath and Hill. TO MORROW. .Mixed169 words
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Letter586 1926-12-28 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. i Sir. As the diicctois of Pontianok wild have apparently decided not to cail a meeting of shareholders at present, may I ask a f < w questions and make a few comment- thiough the medium of your column.-. Will Mr.586 words
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Article100 1926-12-28 10 SHINGLER R. N. H.M.S. Renown's Barber In Training. London, December 17. The Navy's readiness to tackle any problem, says the Ceylon Times, is again shown by the fact i that a marine, L'den, a KtMli.-lini m. H.M.S. Renown's barher. has just com-! pleted a few weeks training m the We100 words
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Article263 1926-12-28 10 A distinctive feature cf the decorations i at Raffles Hotel this Christmas was the decorative schema m the ball room, where the lighting airangements wore very j effective. A !ari;o revolving: glob? ofi many mirrors was fastened to the ceiling and on it the rays of the powerful263 words
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Article522 1926-12-28 10 Opening of New Premises At Soerabayt. The new premises of the Chartered Bank at Soerabaya were formally opened on December IK. In a specially erected pavilion, the Agent of the Bank, Mr. Macpherson, welc imed the visitors, amon;: whom were the KcsHlnit. Mis. Hardeman and many officials while522 words
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Article95 1926-12-28 10 Bincapeve, Dt-cember 28. Rubber. Local 65 cents, steady. Tin. London, Dec. 21. £29", 10s. Rubbers. Shares quiet. Mentakab? bnysfll 54 cents, Taiv.balaks at 1.27 1 Ulu Benuts t;7 cents, Brunei Uniteds 8.1 New Sendah 2.T7H-U6, SvngeJ Tukang? 1.20-1.25, Colinsburghs buyers 4.10, Jeram Kuantans at 1.72 H.95 words
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Article84 1926-12-28 10 Singapore, December 28. London. Rubber Is. 6\d., unchanged. 1...;:>. .;:> BS cents. London. Tin 10s., clown 20s. Mining.— Kuyoh 1.10-1.15, Malay Consol. 20-23 premium. Kinta Dredging 2.05-2.10, Kuc-hai 2.02«4-2.l£H, Petalteg LS6-4.4&, Sungei Way 4.:)0-4.r>"), Idris Hydraulic •17s. tid.-f)Bs. (id. ex, Ulu Yam 17s. <".<l.19a. til, I'engkalen84 words
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Article164 1926-12-28 10 The foiiowing appointments are notified m the F.M.S. Government Gazette Mr. D. S. P. Noakes to be an Assistant Conservator of Forests, Malayan Forest Service; Messrs". G. R. Hinley-Smith J. "W. Pykett and M. H. Hawkes to act a» Superintendents of Customs, F.M.S.; Mr. C. R. Wallace164 words
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Article34 1926-12-28 10 A watch night service will be held on Friday, at the Methodist Episcopal Church, Kuhu Road, Malacca. All are cf.rdiallv invited to attend. The service will start at-11 p.m. Special imi?ic will be provided.34 words
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Article500 1926-12-28 10 United Engineers' Record In Building. The new staal sum ii driven bucket which has been built by tinUnited Engiw ers, Limited, for Tanjong Tin Dredging, Ltd., commenced Work last V. .Tl.. 11. i liir.i bpl n sadM I the order and requirements ot osburm* and ol ipoh,500 words
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Article1276 1926-12-28 10 Ford Business as Separate Company. Manauing Directors' 21 Years Service. ihe annual neetinf ol Wearne Broth ts, Ltd., was h. L.i al th i ihe iwnnanj m sjoob to-day. Mr. C. I. If. Wcarn. (1 sided, and the ott I. .1. H. W.v.i 1 S. Q. Wong, L1,276 words
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Article645 1926-12-28 11 Laxity of Straits Covcrnmcnt; Condemned The Fifteenth annual meeting of the Singapore United Rubber Plantations, Limited, was held on November 23 at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, E.C. Sir Ivor Phil'pps, K.C.B. (the chairman), said that the great improvement reflected m the 1926 accounts over those of l!l_M645 words
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Article223 1926-12-28 11 \rms Found m French Frigate Sunk m 1692. For J.:i years a remarkable museum r seventeenth century French naval l;i- rested deep m Cherbourg. above which ocean liners and boats have passed for ajroi unaware of the historic treasures buried thirty fathoms Only a few weeks b.-nk.223 words
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Article329 1926-12-28 11 Increased Profit and Production Recorded. During mail week the Pahang Consolidated Co. issued its report. This shows thnt the ore treated for the year ended July -il, 1!i2»5, was 1!>8.800, against 19^206 lor l!)_4-25. The back tin obtained was 2,586 tons, against 2,431 tons and alluvial and river329 words
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Article387 1926-12-28 11 heart Company's Weekly Report. In thi-i'.- report dtt-;d Pe:-.airj, December 2-i. Lean and Co. -late Tin, during the week, has shown a distinctly weakei tendency, and on the closing quotation! oi £308 16s. for caih and i2lii> "<s. for 3 numtht there is a loss ■..I to387 words
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Article211 1926-12-28 11 Agitation m the .Madras Corporation. An adjourned general meeting of the Madias Corporation was held on December 7 at the l{i|«>n buildings, with D«WM Huhariur G. N;ira.vunat>\vamy Chettiar, the President, m the chair. Mr. M. Sinjraraveki Chetty niovrd the following As it is one of the primary211 words
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Advertisement210 1926-12-28 11 A TRIUMPH In sound reproduction has at last been achieved by "His Master's Voice" The new model instruments now m stock fully prove this, and we will be pleased to demonstrate this to you at any time. CALL OR WRITE FOR CATALOGUE S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. THE210 words
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Advertisement251 1926-12-28 11 SEA VIEW HOTEL WEDNESDAY, December 29, 1926 Special Christmas Dinner and Fancy Dress Ball, English and Parisian Novelties, etc., etc., $5.00. For Table Reservations please Phone 110. SUNDAY, January 2, 1927 HIGH TIDE, 8.48 a.m. CINEMA at 9.30 p.m. sharp. EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTION CONSTANCE TALMADGE HER SISTER FROM PARIS EMPIRE NEWS251 words
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Article651 1926-12-28 12 The Case for and Against Tobacco Smoking. The result of recent investigations by Sir Humphrey Rolleston of Cambridge University, as published m The Lancet, will be read with concern by the man who can't keep his pipe alight or who inhales his cigarette. Tobaccos vary651 words
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Article351 1926-12-28 12 In their report dated London November 30, William Jacks and Co. state The weather is responsible for the depression which still exists on our metal exchange, as order books m this country especially are infinitely better than they have been for years past, and it appears to351 words
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Advertisement250 1926-12-28 12 i= r THE ALL-BRITISH IMPERIAL TYPEWRITERS SEVEN MODELS FO!1 ALL PI RI'OSES. Ad nowlcdgcd by all its users as the best machine on the market. Ji, DUBGAM B9BERTS, LTD. '^SS' Insist on famous having >{ for AN A OVER ELCWQOD 1«« YEARS. oMaiMht* iMa mum FinvfUiH shims •<• *K"U*firtp ,11250 words
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Advertisement437 1926-12-28 12 You get more than good looks when you buy a rolled gold HORSEJ BRAND" Watch, you jn f;et reliable and lasting service as well. I BOTH YOU AND YOUR BABY Can Sleep Well At Nicht When Baby's Own Tablets Are Handy In The House. What more distressing than to be437 words
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Advertisement153 1926-12-28 12 EXCLUSIVE State Express methods of manufacture are totally different from all others and are exclusive to VIRGINIA CIGARETTES ARDATH TOBACCO CO. LTD. LONDON. OF INTEREST TO PLANTERS 1 Reduce your Factory Costs BY SENDING YOUR RUBBER ROLLS TO US FOR REGROOVING Having installed improved special machinery for turning, grinding, and153 words
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Article376 1926-12-28 13 Joins Conservatives And Denounces Violence. i London, Dei-ember 2 Mrs. Pankhurst Joined th.- Conservative Party. She amounted this decision at :i luncheon of tin' worker*' committee of ladia < jrlton Club, v.-ln ■■>■ Mrs. BUdwin mi oi honour. I id thai careful conitineration In.l convinced her that wh:376 words
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Article310 1926-12-28 13 A Doctor and a Minister's Theory. It was reported that the Rev. George Glandnold, a Wesleyan minister, of Bri^htlingsea, Eaeez, had cured many people by removing from their home.furniture, an eiderdown and other articles which, a:cording to his theory, emitted «'vil raj i. nil admitting the possibility and310 words
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Article99 1926-12-28 13 There can l>e no doubt that the fear of unemployment, and the consequent inse viirity of the worker's position, is one of the chief causes of industrial disconten' md an ::i'i to class-war propaganda. A proposal, thereiore. by the Soutl African' Minister of Labour (Mr. Boyde'.l*99 words
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Article17 1926-12-28 13 Girl? everywhtrt nr<.- or.c bandied p.r sent, more attractive than they were the war. Sir Charles Bighorn.17 words
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Advertisement317 1926-12-28 13 !ii|li||l|!ltoii miM ill, lfcsSJSSyi'Sjy_ l/ifllj lj^___. i Va-MWWi'JMU— 1a Trucks That Do The Work When men and equipment r.re put to the test, it is power, strength and reliability that count. These are the very qualities most desirable m commercial hauling for any business. Give Graham Brothers Trucks or Buses317 words
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Advertisement13 1926-12-28 13 Built by Truck Division of Dodge Brothen, Inc. SOIO BYDODCE BROTHERS DEALERS EVERYWHERE13 words
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Advertisement513 1926-12-28 14 [Assets over $7,000,000 S.C Ambtucc In Corn over $23,000,«0# The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In Straits Settlements.) HEAD OFFICE Winchester Hous*. Singapore. LONDON OFFICE Iz, Old J.wry, 1 C Th* Company has *20,000 deposited with th* Supr.m. Court of England aad complies wttk th. British Llf* Auuraae*513 words
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Advertisement598 1926-12-28 14 BANKING INTERNATIONAL BANKING CORPORATION Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits U.S. 114,000,008 Owned by THE NATIONAL CITY BANK OF NEW YOKK Head Office 60, WALL STREET, NEW YOKK London Office BISHOP3GATE, E.C. "^RANCHES BARCELONA DAIREN MANILA SINGAPORE BATAVIA HANKOW R^N^OOM TOKIO CALCUTTA HONGKONG SAN FRANCISCO YOKOHAMA CANTON KOBE OSAKA CEBU MADRID598 words
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Advertisement505 1926-12-28 14 NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK (NETH. INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK) Established 1863 at Amsterdam. Authorised Capital Glds. 60,000,000 (about £5,000,000) Paid up Capital Glds. 65,000,000 (about £4.600,000) Reserves Glds. 24,180,703 (about £2.000,000) HEAD OFFICE AMSTERDAM. BRANCH OFFICES THE HAGUE, ROTTERDAM. OVERSEA BRANCHES BATAVIA. HEAD OFFICE FOR ASIA. BRANCH OFFICES DUTCH EAST INDIES Ampenan,505 words
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Advertisement559 1926-12-28 14 BANKING THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated m England) Capital Authorised m. m »,000,000 Capital Subscribed £1,800,000 Capital Paid up £1,060,000 Reserve Fund and Rest £1,612,884 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq. I Charles J. Hambro, J. O. Robinson, Esq. Esq. Sir David Yule,559 words
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Advertisement832 1926-12-28 14 AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD LAND AND SHOPHOUSE PREMISES KNOWN A8 Nos. 283 to 210, TANJONG PAGAR ROAD, SINGAPORE. At Messrs. CHEONG KOON SENG ft CO's sale-room. No. 30, Chulia Street, Singapore ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, at 2.30 p.m. Lot 1. Valuable freehold land and shophouse premises known as No.832 words
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Advertisement729 1926-12-28 14 REMINDER on Wednesday, December 29, at 4 p.m. AUCTION SALE of elaborately carved Canton blackwood and wux-polished teak household furniture, etc. To be held at No. 29. Kiiliney Road. Comprising three set* of elaborately I*l—l Canton blackwood sitting room suit* richly inlaid with M.O.P. shells, (each m 12 pieces) fine729 words
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Advertisement134 1926-12-28 15 I_J ~fo FT I s Jxeigns supreme m J louses or \Jualitij U f BUTLER_ "-^jj, CT T3> A W^^T^ f\ 1 E DLLIx 1 H C E Paterson, Simons Co., Ltd. c X r»U need have no anxiety about *"»>§»». |lA\\ washing your dainty garments; IIISS Sv the Kurio134 words
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Advertisement75 1926-12-28 15 SEE THE NEW BISCAY-GREEN MODEL. THE TOURER Price $1,500. BORNEO MOTORS, LTD. (Incorporated m S.S.) ALL, EYES Proved, ®o®pj*d J Bacfccd Reliability Vi^fwW^ b >' and /^^\^^W/C Dependable Quality. f C5 O (?J>^: f O ©J Service ARE ON THE iJIJCJIjI 1l FEDERATED MOTORS SINGAPORE. If it is a USED75 words
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Advertisement146 1926-12-28 16 NEW YEAR NOVEL PRESENTS MODERN DESIGNS CHARGES MODERATE. Just unpacked. A large collection Diamonds, Diamond Set Jewellery and Sterling Silver Mounted Porcelain Wares. NOW EXHIBITED. Inspection cordially invited. ISMAIL A. RAHEEM Crown Jeweller, 82-1 and 2. BRAS HASAH KOAD, SINGAPORE. Telephone 2292. T.lojjramH "IHAIBA." W. J. Garcia FOR PIANOS HIGa146 words
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Advertisement349 1926-12-28 16 New MOMI GASES IN STOCK Also FORWARD DELIVERIES. LEE KIM SOO 40, HIGH STREET ENGLAND A survey of the Life and problems of to-day, m which we are praised for our virtues, chastised for our vices, and warned of our perils. By DEAN INGE, 1926. Price $6.80, Post free. KELLY349 words
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Advertisement939 1926-12-28 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let. etc.. m ordinary close set type (average six words to line are Per line One insertion 28 cents, two ins. 46 cts., three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 cents, five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40,939 words
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Advertisement625 1926-12-28 16 SITUATIONS WANTED BILLET WANTED. European, aged 2fi, scund accounts, three years' planting, desires change. Office preferred. Apply 871, Straits Times. SITUATION WANTED by~cn~cfficient and perienced stenographer, quick m typing, thorough knowledge of office routine. Apply MM, Straits Times. BRITISHER REQUIRES POSITION as assistant on rubber .estate, five >••• rs' plantii/625 words
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Advertisement354 1926-12-28 16 EDISON-BELL Gramophone Records. liritain's Best 10 inch Double Sided ONLY $1 EACH. Plus 10 cents for Postage. Large Selection to Choose from. 4123 SAHARA, Fox Trot GOLDEN WEST, Waltz 4270 MIDNIGHT WAI.TZ. Waltz DON'T BItiNG LULU, Fox Trot, vocal chorus 4265 n.ORIDA. Fox Trot VSABNIMO, Fox Trot 4038 KALUA MOON,354 words
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Advertisement401 1926-12-28 16 IDEAL GIFT BOOKS For Children of al 1 Ages. Melee sure of theaa apienlid Annoala NOW. They are th most popular gift books on the market. All are packed with jolly stories, pictures, and COLOURED plates that children love. TIGER TIM'S, PLAVBOX. PUCK, and PLAYTIME Annuals are suitable for boya401 words
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