The Straits Times, 5 January 1928
1928-01-05
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Title Section12 1928-01-05 1 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1928. No. 28,673. PRICE 1012 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement167 1928-01-05 1 TIIK KVF.KVOW Mil h. THE BEST SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK IN THE WORLD. "SLEDGE ai^ BRAND" PBBPARED IN SWITZERLAND AT THE FAMOUS "BEAR BRAND" FACTORY. It is conceded that Switzerland produces milk superior to that of any other country, and the model factory of the Bernese Alps .Milk Co., situated in167 words
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Advertisement177 1928-01-05 1 "DOBSNSON 55 FOU VALUB AND SERVICE W&t* FURNISHING Hf FABRICS From the cheapest Cretonnes and A\\\V\^ 'fc Casement Cloths to the Finest W^\uV^' Damasks and Brocades are new displayed in our New Showrooms JjTW^^^nß Your inspectiun is invited. ?S-ft£ '^S^gßffK^ ROBINSON Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in S.S.) RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. Our177 words
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Article2035 1928-01-05 2 SOME DOG RACING SCANDALS. (From Our Own orrespondent.) London, Dae. 8. The controversy O*ex the result i>f the Canjhridgjaahin have a aaqucl in the appointment of new official Judge to the Jockey CMfc. Th" present Judge il Mr. C. A. Kobinson, anil the Deputy Judge is Mr. Mali-aim2,035 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement451 1928-01-05 2 IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of valuable freehold r.-id.ntiul pr*.. rUr. ani) tl HuJMJiy.' allotfcf*. at Adam. K.^d »Id "hODhc.use- n \dam Place ol ih. lih r,if?»stoile Itukit TinTih Road. Singapore. At M .Singapore, oo WEDNESDAY, IAttJAKI 11. I9SB, ;il KJI p.m. Auction Area Lot No. 'ion i ft Title 1 A.lnni^451 words
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Advertisement327 1928-01-05 2 BABY;S HhAD Pain and Irritation Were Terriblo. C'jticura Hoals. "My t-jby h:d eczema which brokr out DO h:s \:..'d in litt!- w..u-iy ol.Oers. Lutsr ib»y broke and caused sore eru^ti ma. A.'ter a while the eruptions bc^kd over, and Ihe pain and irriuti n lie suffered were territle. My mitt327 words
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Advertisement417 1928-01-05 2 uxfx&tfxxx&tt; l ss awwsawx jmhommi mafwamK ar»e unrfvali^d lor n irly .ill Amcncjn cii^'i--KRwed t Stockists Eastern Auto Company in. 111 Hoi- <Si Co. Gum Hoc Ilin Co Hock Hoc Coand nil the U.ulint; Garages throughout the Straits and 1 .M.S. LODGE PLUGS LTD.— RUGBY ENGLAND. RECORDS KrtlOfi ADKSIF. KIDEI.ES417 words
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Advertisement101 1928-01-05 3 Sound Value DODBE- BRPTNLiSi MOTOR CA«iS Kvcn Itefore the introduction of the New Models. Dodge Brothers Vehicles were recognised as an honest and reliable product. Tli" improvements now incorporated and the lower price- at which Dodge Cars are marketed gives value which is unsurpassed. RELIABLE and ECONOMICAL Transport Hacked by101 words
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Advertisement512 1928-01-05 3 Getzbcst Provisions t.^ *iz y 1 TO YOU I HIGHEST GRADE FRUITS FISH VEGETABLES Distributors GETZ BROS. CO. i Incorporated m I'.S.A. I HONG KONG BANK CHAMBERS. THE BREAKING POINT. When ltrain and Nerves Cry Out Fur Help. When you bcKin to hesitate in speaking, cunnnt "collect your thoughts;" when512 words
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Advertisement535 1928-01-05 3 Haiq SCOTCH WHISKY "^Jv IyjORE HAIG WHISKY is being sold to-day than at any time in the long history of its existence, viz., 300 years. No other Distiller can truthfully make such a statement. The period of shortage of old Mocks is p .im and HAIG WHISKY is equal in535 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement514 1928-01-05 4 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES MAM. Wit PASSENGER \Mt 1 »tCO SERVK KS PKMNSI m; vn 11 OMBNTAI U CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJRBTT*S GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAB EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Tonnnge <ln.. S'ponN'ELLORE N Jaa. Kin I MM Jan.514 words
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Advertisement509 1928-01-05 4 Shipping Announcements (NIPPON YUBEN KAISHA) TO LONDON Naples, Marseilles, London. Antwerp and Rotterdam V'eaatU Tonnage- Duo Sail HAKUSAN MARU 10,5011 u I KITANO MAR!' *.nn-> .1,,,. v n I HAIU'NA MAIM 10.500 K.h 2 1 KAMO MAKU Keb lii 17 I KATORI MARI" lu.ooo Mar 1 1 A MARU 3.000509 words
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Advertisement528 1928-01-05 4 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Austral iai FOR BRISBANE. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly si.ilints by the arafl known steamer MAP.XII.A 7>7'. ton.^ anj Urn new motor reMel, UALABAB 1412 tonsi. The *.s. MARBLLA I. tea lartval and linest steamer trading to Austra ia.528 words
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Advertisement601 1928-01-05 4 K. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. GO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland) Under contract with the NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Te'ephaM Na ssin. with «üb-connection« Fi-.irl.t. Transhipment, Marin« Depta and Manager*! I *cn'itti- e« for S-ncnpore and Straiti Settlement of the Official Tourint B-ireai of Java' All information, detailed itinera ri<>«601 words
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Advertisement588 1928-01-05 4 TKE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAM SniP CO.. I LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in England) REGULAR SERVICE TO LON'n s AMS- TERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWF..TP, HAM- P.URG AND BREMEN— GENOA. MARSEILLE?.. LIVERPOOL AND M.ASCnW MARSEILI.KS, lIAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW.— BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE I588 words
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Advertisement468 1928-01-05 4 THE SIAM STEAM NAV> CO.. LTD. (Incorpora-ed in Siam) 1 BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. For Kemanii.li. Kretay. Trengganu. Kelantan. Hnienara. Telupin, Patan., Singora. Lacon, Bandon, X isamui. Langsu^n, Chumpon and Bangkok. \rrival Den»rfiir«i sriiDHADIII In port Dee. 18 PBACHATIPOE Jan. 2 J.m. i The steamers are fifed throighout with electric light468 words
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Advertisement496 1928-01-05 5 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) "EI.IKHMW I INF. I R AND FREIGHT SKKVICE T<> THE UNITED KINGDOM AND INENT FREK.HT SKKVICE otrm \kds To Hong Konc Shanghai and Japan Due Spore •A CTTT of MADRAS J»»; JJ iV OF ADELAIDE '>•!'■ iinMhw \;:ds M r?496 words
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Advertisement441 1928-01-05 5 STATE SHIPPING SERVICE M. 8. KANGAROO FROM FREMANTLE, W.A. Due Singapore Jan. 24. iculars regarding passage and apply to McALISTER CO., LTD. DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE ROI M> Til K-WORM) SERVICE I BOSTON via COLOMBO, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, I anil MARSEILLES. Arrive Leave Leave Spore Spore Penang President flirrison Jan. 9 Jan.441 words
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Advertisement484 1928-01-05 5 CHARGEURS REUNIS (Incorporat.d in France) SIXGI.K (I.ASS STKAMERS Ri t'ular monthly freight and passenger service. HOMBWABM for Marseilles, HaWM, Dunkirk and Antuir,. W VAKKLLA Jan. 20 ss. ai- TOVRANE Feb. 11 S>. CAP LAY Mar. 16 B S CAP I'AIIARAX Apl. U S.S. CAl' SAINT JACQLKS Muy 11 BaHir fare484 words
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Advertisement377 1928-01-05 5 An Appeal to Britons in Singapore. OVEH 16MQ TOUKG LIVES HAVE PASSED THROUGH THE DOOM OF TDK SHAFTESBURY HOMES and "AKKTHI SA" TRAINING SHIP Will TOt help u» to i;i\<- a rhajsTH to HfMf More ltj»1 boyi and rlrii have ben traiiu-.l in th.- HOMES, 3.200 boys hava Joined the377 words
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Advertisement246 1928-01-05 5 CROMPTON FANS SEEN BIT NOT HEARD Sole Agents UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated in Urn Strait, S, til.ments) ELECTKK Al. DEI'AKTMENT. 13, BATTERY ROAD. SINGAPORE. "Mnitsgrs'' THERE is no worry or anxiety in rearing Baby healthfully and happily, even in a tropical climate, when Glaxo is used as Baby's food. Glaxo246 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement591 1928-01-05 6 PAVILION I'rom Wednesday. January I to Tuesda*. .lanuar\ 1(», at 9.15 p.m. sharp. THE LATEST I J ATHE GAZETTE LARRY SEMON in STOP LOOK AND LISTEN The faantat ilapatlck comedy ever mad* by Larry Semon adapted fnim thi- Musi al Comedy Of the same MBM. Supported hy the Famous .Mystery591 words
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Advertisement277 1928-01-05 6 Victoria Theatre COMMENCING SATVRDAY NEXT, JANVARY 7, at 9.30 p.m. R. B. SALISBIRYS PAMOUB COMPANY The Quaints Presenting the Latest London Comedies and Musical Comedies. Saturday Next. January 7. NO, NO, NANETTE Monday. IlMtr] tt Tur*da>. Januan It THE GHOST TRAIN THE BLUB TRAIN Anrilltag Mys,,,v la; I ARKWEI.I. PER277 words
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Advertisement188 1928-01-05 6 coming: coming i The Star that took Singapore hy Storm The Younjf and j fW Handsome Star of the Waltz Dream Fame WILLY FRITSCH ~>~ THE PRINCE GIRL Supported hy BEAUTIFUL and BEWITCHING LUCY DORAINE Watch for Screening Date. NEW WAR RESOLUTIONS (JIVE YOUR CAR THAT NEW APPEARANCE WITH WHIZ188 words
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Article188 1928-01-05 7 iixii i;ks. Tbaraslay, fanuar) 11. r.m., 8.7. am., fi.9, 6.10 p.m., 6.7. 'arty. Friday, January it II w IOUI p.m., 8.9. m.. 7.0, 7 p.m., 6.1. lianan i closes Saturday. Januar) 7 II W. !M.-| a.m >J, 11.27 p.m.. 91. i m.. 7.1. 7.40 p.m.. 6.4. Outward188 words
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Article263 1928-01-05 7 Thursday, January 5. Ships «luni!-irif the Wharvua or expected to arrive. Entrance I Kru 22 1 ninor II 1 I laneiua 1 Httin Wharf C. of < alcutta la i: vi, M I Newton Beach I i 11.111. shaft to U a in M.iru I Mvntor 1263 words
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Article169 1928-01-05 7 Te^Uy. China. Hainam Japan Korea, rorin.is.i. Kant Siberia, \V. Canada and U, >t, n, Statei ol ISA. iCremcr) 2 pn. Siani, .M.|.t l...wer Siaa (HermodJ 3pm I i per llurma, Korih-Kast and Weatern India, Kitypt, Europe, Canada and r S..V (Eemvaaa) 3 p,m. Supplementary mail for Europe,169 words
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Article42 1928-01-05 7 By I' Hnoft Kthiopia Tjariaul X <lit Nedcrl Sphinx MuuKulia innilvn i. en Arrq. Spore London Nov. 18 I)«r. 12 Nov. 24 Dec. 17 I Dee. 19 DM 2 Dec. 27 Dm. 1 Dec. 25 Dec. i Dec. 2&42 words
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Article37 1928-01-05 7 ML MXMBOO, \KI(IVE|I JAM AKY by notified that earga landed in a I !>.• hrld at Uwlmi. on Tuesday. January Hi. survey will be s.. 1.1 BOUSTEAD 4 CO., LTD. (Incorporated in the F.M.S.) a H v, Ltd.37 words
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SHARE MARKET REPORTS.
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Article115 1928-01-05 7 Singapore, Jan. 5. Rubber. Local til.'l^ cents per lh. Steady. Tin. London 1268 ss. Rubbers. Quiet. Allenbyi 3.16-8.17%, Mentakabs 67 58 cents. Malaka l'ind.. ■_'«7S. United Malacca!. VU-iM, Ne»Scudais 3 llu BenUts Ti-78 cents, lemerloh 1.17 Vi 1.224. Batu LinUngi 1.42H 1.62 I*,1 Bedford Baaaetti 1.30-1.U5,115 words
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Article123 1928-01-05 7 Singapore. Jan. 5. London Rubber Is. 7\d.. down < London. Tin 1868 6a., down «(is. "Mining. Quiet Malaya Consolidated 1.10- Dredge 1. 4.-.-1.47 1 Kuchal MSiSi, Pnngei Way 3.26-340, Kuyoh, IJ4-IJT, Rahman Hydraulic 1.90 IM, North Taiping 1.18-I.SI, Taiping IM-129, Penawal W-S8 M., Teja Malaya -Is.21s123 words
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Article49 1928-01-05 7 Records for seven ilavs ending midnight, Saturday, December :il Penang Hill (1,100 ft), ay. temp KM f. 01 268 inches, rainfall CMC inches ltukit Fraaer (4,100 ft.), ay. teasp. SMI r*. evaporation .417 inches, rainfall 1.5.1 inches Records from Qaroet, Brastagi and Guncng Taaaa not available.49 words
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Article90 1928-01-05 7 Chinese Jumps from A Window. A Chinese jumped from the window of a house in Merchant Laaa last night. He Ml abort 0 tec; to the road aad Umi the same evening in hcispital. The deceased waj attenptlnf to escape fr.ni Mr. B. K. Oaktshott, A.S.I*., and90 words
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Article79 1928-01-05 7 [BRITISH IMrEKIAL RADIO] Rugby, Jan. 4. Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam 12.03%, Athens BC7H, Berlin MUM, Bombay Is. 1-Hiil.. Brassell :u.'.'l. Bucharest T'.m. I'.uenos Aires IT i:i If., Copt-nhagcn 18.205, Geneva 26^8 Helsingfors 19»M, Hon X Konc 5.1.. Kobi Is. 15-16 d., Lisbon 2 7-lfi, Madrid 28.286, Milan M.SZB, New79 words
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Article16 1928-01-05 7 We understand, from inquiries made this nvirnintr. that no further cases of Cholera have bwM npurtt-d.16 words
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Article251 1928-01-05 7 fcXCHANCB. l-Kiiiu < t. Singapore, Jan. 5. On London, Bank 4 m/i 2/4tt Demand Vt Privat* S m. credit 2/4 21/32 j On New Y.n-k. Demand Sf.'4 Private 90 d/i 6&W On France. Bnnk T.T. 1«« On imlia. Bank T.T. 1M (In Hon| K<.nr. Bank T.T. \o\251 words
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61 1928-01-05 7 Tone of Market i^ui.t. iteady. UtMl CaMe 1..i PI si.it Sheet Is. T%4 i»r Ib. New York Spot Sh i <;. natl in% iwr Ib. R.S.S. equal to Standard, Q.C.F. Standard It.S.S. on Tender laniiarv Ki b. M:.rrli »pril .Inn..luly Sept Buyer* MH l61 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article485 1928-01-05 7 Issue al. Pd. i'l £1 Asarn Kumbang tl 11 HaiiKiin Tin 1 1 H«iuii(! Pudang 1 1 Hutu Caves i'l £1 Chendvriang 1 1 Chin Chin II n Eastern siam 11 £1 Hand Yai 1 1 llitiini Tin 1 1 Hone Fatt (I £1 Hucy Yot Pref. £1 £1485 words
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Article158 1928-01-05 7 Issue Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers ti £1 11. Am. Tuhneeo 4.18.0 t.0.0 IIIM 50 McAlister Co. 99.50 100.50 1 1 Central Kngine Nomiiml 1« ™l")m Co. 10 00 10.60 1 Cycle Carriage 0.80 0.85 fi tl E. Smelting Co. «6.M li.7i i Shells 4.8.0158 words
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Article96 1928-01-05 7 U. Eng. p.c. »1,154,5n0 8% Pr»». Siugapora "old Storage Dab. 7 p.C. $6fc ,000 104 108 Singapore Municipal 6 ».c 1.878,000 of 1901 par. 6 pram. Singapore Municipal 4tt p.e. of 1907 $1,600,000 90 par. Singapore Municipal 4H p.e. of 1909 $1,100,000 »0 par. Singapore Municipal 4 p.e. of96 words
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Article419 1928-01-05 7 Frurr and Co. and Lyall anil Kvatt's quotation*. To-day's Prices Fraser I.yall ft Co. Kvatt. Ali.nby (ID Alur (iajiih ($1) V Hitam (II) KuniiiK (111 Am. Malay (|2) A. Mol.k (|D A. Tanas <|5) iialgownie (41) Bassett ($1) Bro«M N. ($1) ru,,,i U. (|6) K. Jelutong (|1) B.419 words
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Advertisement157 1928-01-05 7 STOP PRESS 14 PADMORE BILLIARD TABLES SUPREME IN THE EAST. SOI I) KY FRANKEL'S (Wat.h Owl Advt. Page 16). MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE (I AIMS l(»K RKFUND OF ASSKSSMKM (»N VACANT HOI SES. NOTICE is hereby gtora that claims for ri-fuml <if Assossmrnt on Vacant Houses for •he period from July157 words
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Advertisement44 1928-01-05 7 REINFORCED Rubber "LINATAX" yum for MINES Specialty designed by chemists and engineers to replace steel. I .it us send you our illustrated booklet and sampk'H. THE WILKINSON PROCESS RUBBER Co., Ltd. Bntu Caves, Selangor. F.M.S. 1 elegrama WILPKOCO," Batu I area. I'hone K.L. 1077.44 words
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Advertisement658 1928-01-05 7 The mpiwrll is announced of Mr. Kan Hock glow, only son of Mr. and Mrs. X,,«' Soon Chiang, tO Miss Cheok Lee Neo alia Nellie Cheok, (IdeK daughter of Mr. and Mrs Cheok (Jllun LaMg. The inarnaf will sake place on March 7. IBBE BUTYWAVE For Beautiful Wavy Hair. I658 words
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Advertisement888 1928-01-05 7 LATEST ADVRRTISEMENTS Other CeassstsM \il\l>... ana pf WANTS. rOB SAI.K. Xl(. IS, LLOYD ROAD Waiting lisl only. i .iii,l *****. W7, Straits AAN i i.l' in LOAN M/WO. Security g \<:i. I'lej c write Mi, Si MORRIS OXFORD 1926, |ood eaadltion. 8050. Appl) 9*l, s I imes, TO LET, ipucious888 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous81 1928-01-05 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Station. (By Courtesy of Government Health Office.) For the 24 Hour* .-riding at Midnight on January 4. Da* Max. ifcadc teatperataM W F. Min. shniic tinipirature 7J.."i I-' Mian (hade temperature 7m 4 F. M:.n sun natation IM K. Mm. gnu nuliatiun 71.1 K Sea tomperatarc81 words
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645 1928-01-05 8 The Straits Times THURSDAY, JANUARY 5. LABOUR AND THE SURTAX. The personal antipathy between Mr. Ramsay Mac Donald and his former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Philip Snowden, and the perH'tual warfare between the sane and cautious trade union type of politician, as exemplified by Mr J. H. Thomas and645 words
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Article396 1928-01-05 8 I It would seem that the c. foils af a number ot enthusiasts in Ceylon to persuade the (iovernment to intro.luce ctayligr.t saving lave not so far met with COIJIspicuous success. The Ceylon propaganJ•sts only ask for the clock to be advanced .or half-an-hour, which would mean bringing396 words
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Article1064 1928-01-05 8 SOME FIRST IMPRESSIONS. (By Topaz.) So m.>ny of us have been through it that tantalizing |rM dariag the voyag out. of wondering what it was going fa be like. We formed mor.- r les.< vagm pictures in nur minds, aid id bf the will ing prompting of1,064 words
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Article303 1928-01-05 8 Mr. H. R. In r i man, who iia^ been appointed Supervisor of Education, I oh. re. left Ptaanß on Monday, Mr. C. J. Stephen, A i: i r.. of Swan tod Maclarcn. Singapore, has been transleued to the Kuala l.umpur office of the firm. Mr. R.303 words
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Article95 1928-01-05 8 "Pussyfoot" Johnson To Visit Malaya. Sinrap ire will probably receive visit from Mr. William K. Johnson, tbi can prohibition leader, better known a 'Pussyfoot" Johnson, next year. According to information receh Mr. Johnson, whose full title is Director iif the World League airainst Alcoholism, is arranging95 words
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Article18 1928-01-05 8 The aeioplam Red Rose left Victoria Point this morning, and is arriving at Taiping to-day.18 words
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Article21 1928-01-05 8 Rubber price averages for the current Restriction quarter are as follows Singapore mM cents London is. 7. Hid.21 words
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Article30 1928-01-05 8 Prom Holland and Ccimany by Von Irl, due at Singapore 7 ajn. to-morrow Europe (London rmlli despatched Da> IB) by Rohna. due at Penang 6 a.m. to noirow.30 words
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Article60 1928-01-05 8 Henderson, Helm and Company, ln\ NOW fork, send us the following cabl late.i .lan. i. their quotations being in ?old dollar cents closing bid prici Rubber exchange sales to day -i.id tonJanuary 40.80, February 41.10, March 11.30, April 11.60, May U. 70, June II 90, luly ii ,ts.,60 words
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Article130 1928-01-05 8 The Hon. Mr. H. I-airourn. InspartorGeneral of Police, returned to Singapore iiy the Halm— n Maru after a visit to HoriK Kong and Shanghai. Mr. ftUrburn'i visit was mainly in connection with police matter-, liut he als i found time t<> in something of th.methods of130 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement142 1928-01-05 8 SPECIAL OFFER OF f^lfarpers Ifn fewest Designs iXMINSTER, WILTON, VELVET AND TAPESTRY. To make way for new stocks, we are now offering a large selection of beautiful carpets of British Manufacture in the above qualities at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. This is an exceptional opportunity of obtaining superior quality carpets at142 words
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Advertisement66 1928-01-05 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT In the Second Show at 9 VVm. Fox GIANT Production SEVENTH HEAVEN Featuring JANET CAYNOR and CHARLES FARRELL First Show at 7.30 Wm. Fox Western Drama TUMBLING RIVER Featuring TOM MIX TAN CUM KEE CO., LTD., Proprietors THEVfVATONAL COLUMBIA THE PORTABLE GRAMOPHONE THAT CHALLENGES THE WORLD $45.00 Write66 words
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Advertisement69 1928-01-05 8 On Other Pages. PPc«.a c«. Home Sport Letter Shipping and the Maili .Meteorological Report 7 Finance and Comm»rc« 7 To-day's Share Market 7 Cable and Radio New* Kui, l,, r Est g Sir .Hukli (liiror.l in t'ahnnK V Sew S V Corn m Sport Now* and CoaUMMtS Correspondence Fresh ft69 words
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Article402 1928-01-05 9 USA's POSITION. DECISION TO DESPATCH REINFORCEMENTS. PUNITIVE EXPEDITION AGAINST SANDINO. Pllllli n_■ Ihe <H-ualli<s sustained b) I ailed State* Marin in Nu-arauua in conflict »ilh the lorce> of (Jeneral Kaadino, retefarceflßeata and several litht craitrs are beiac despatched. Kemocrarc papers coniplain that Sandino'- strength ha> been underestimated, and402 words
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Article198 1928-01-05 9 Allegation of Insanitary Lines. A snmmoni was mentioned this morning before th.- Third Police M Mr. C. H. Dakers, in which Tan 800 II and Wee Teng Hoik, of the Sin Seng Hah Kubber factory, at Bukit Timah. were .-uninioncd for failing to comply with an order to198 words
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Article71 1928-01-05 9 A private of the Puke of Wellington^ Regimen! arai arrested last night follow•ng 'rouble with a ta\i driver. It is I at the soldier tendered the taxi niim dollar and, on the other returning ■esne change, iriablied the note and i he change and tried to get away*71 words
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Article165 1928-01-05 9 MR. BALDWIN REVIEWS THE POSITION. [BRITISH IMTMiIAL RADIO] Rugby, Jan. 4. In a letter wishing succe-s to Captain Keaton, the onservative candidate in the Northampton by-election, the Prime Minister declares that the Conservative Party can fairly claim to have carried out their pledges. He especially recalls in this165 words
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Article119 1928-01-05 9 Difficulties in Adjusting Finances. [KEITKR FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Tokio, Jan. 5. The report of the finance department in connection with the 36 banks which defaulted in April states that readjustmen: i> naturally difficult. Only 12, with a total capitalisation of Yen 14,000.000 liabilities and of Yen 57,000,000119 words
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Article151 1928-01-05 9 Progress of European Tour. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, Jan. 4. The King and Queen of Afghanistan will leave Kgypt to-morrow for a month's state vi.-it to the King and Queen of Italy. Their visit to Italy will last two months. Thiir Afghanistan Majesties will th?n proceed to Paris151 words
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Article246 1928-01-05 9 Major J. M. Mackenzie Arrives. Major (local Lieut.-Col.) John Mimro Mackenzie, D.5.0., of the Royal Scots, who replaces Lt.-Col. F. J. M. Postlethwaite as Commandant of the Straits Settlements Volunteer Corps, arrived in Singapore last Friday on the Malwa accompanied by his wife. Major Mackenzie was born in246 words
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Article97 1928-01-05 9 BENGALIS ARRESTED. BIG SEIZURE OF ARMS AND EXPLOSIVES. (From Our Own Correspondent. Calcutta, Jan. 4. The story of a big revolutionary conspiracy in Bengal, Behar and United Provinces was related at the opening of the trial of 19 young Bengalis at Dumka. They are charged with conspiracy97 words
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Article136 1928-01-05 9 Bodies of Victims Recovered. [REI'TER TELF.CHAMI London, Jan. 4. Province Town, Massachusetts Divers iiave recovered three bodies from the' inline llllllH of the wrecked submarine S4. Baton Mr. La Guardia, member of the House of Representatives, following a thirty-six hours' voyage in submarine SB, which executed various evolutions,136 words
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Article59 1928-01-05 9 House Collapses: Many Casualties. V [RF.CTKR TELEGRAM 1 Londno, Jan. a> Berlin A terrific explosion in north Berlin wrecked a house the inmates ol which were in bed. Half the building collap-i'd and fire broke out and in still racing. Ten badl., injured people have fo far59 words
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Article68 1928-01-05 9 [REtTEB TF.LF.CRAM] London, Jan. 4. The War Office announces the appointment of Colonel H. B. H. Orpen-Palmer C.M.G.. D.5.0., as Commandant of the Shanghai Volunteer Force. Col. Orpen-Palmer ha» been commanding the 14th (2nd West Riding) Infantry Brigade, T. A., since 182 U. He nerve! in the South68 words
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Article270 1928-01-05 9 Imprisonment and Whipping For Gunmen. The account of how a Chinese gunman who was being thased by a Chinese detective, threw a loaded revolver through one of the windows of the New Singapore Ice Works, was related to Mr, N. P. Mudie in the District Court yesterday270 words
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Article891 1928-01-05 9 INFANT INDUSTRY. NEW GUINEA PLANTER IN SINGAPORE. An interesting visitor to Singapore at present is Mr. T. K. Bowes, of the Government service of Papua, who is engaged in the infant rubber industry of that Colony, and who ha< taken the opi>ortunity to return from Home891 words
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Article37 1928-01-05 9 [BRITISH IMPPKIAI- HAJHO.] Kugby, Jan. 4. The London Chamber of Commerce for last years' election 30 applications for membership. The Chamber regards this as Some proof that trqde revival it really a fact."37 words
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Article323 1928-01-05 9 MR. KELLOGG'S PROPOSAL TO FRANCE. (REITER TELEGRAM I London, Jan. 4. Washington Mr. Kellogg's plopos.il to France to invite other Towers to join in a tri%ty to outlaw w-> 11 .in the nature of a counter-suggestion to M. Briand'* original plan for a bi-lateral treaty. Mr. Kellogg,Reuter - 323 words
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Article417 1928-01-05 9 [REI'TER TELEGRAM] London, Jan. 4. Paris: The death ha* occurred of M. Kernanil Berteaux, a high official of the Foreign Ministry, who had extensive diplomatic service in China. Moscow: An exchange of political prisoner.* has been effected at the frontier town of Kolossovo, involving Poles andReuter - 417 words
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Article37 1928-01-05 9 Mrs. Manas eh would like to close th* Puppy Day account and make her report. and she will be grateful, therefore, if thoae who have not sent in their promise cheques will do to.37 words
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Article114 1928-01-05 9 STILL SERIOUS. MANY HOUSEHOLDERS MAROONED. THAMES CONTIINTES TO RISE. [BRITISH UtrUUAL BAMO] Rugby, .1 in. 1. The rtoo.i situation to-day i- better In some areas and worse in others. Dartforil in Kent il one of the m.w badly affected. The i Uartford suddenly bint its hank(lurinsr the114 words
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Article447 1928-01-05 9 Sakai Guard of Honour In Pahang. Kaub was en fete on the Occi the visit of His Excellency the Hiirh Commissioner (Sir Ilutrh Clifford) on Dee. 90, reports the Malay Mail. The town had been jra i 1 y decorated in his honour and three magnificent arches447 words
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Article185 1928-01-05 9 New Regulation Introduced In Johorc. A bili il to bt introduced Into t h«Johon- Council of Stair to amend ihc K\port of Rubber (Restriction) Enactment, tata. It i.s pointed out that rubber-amugglera, whi-n OMgjkt, are iiMialiy punished under the provisions of the Trade and Enactment, IM4. In other185 words
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SPORTING NEWS AND COMMENTS.
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Article126 1928-01-05 10 Victory Over South Africa By 87. [Reuter Telegram.] London. Jan. 4. I second test match i n, li 1 t, torj tor Knghiml by Fine weather prevaileel. Kngland re--<uniid batting with an over-night ICOK I 112 for eight, anil the inning with a total ol South AfricaReuter - 126 words
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Article136 1928-01-05 10 Wins for South Australia And Victoria. Adelaide, Dec. 27. In the- Sheffield Shield matches Bottth An tralis won against Que<nsland by eight wickets. Scores South Australia 471 Hyan BI andcr 84, Rack 86, Sangster 54). Queen-land 256 (Oxe-nham 61, (irimmett •"> for 8t) and following on $16 (Nothling136 words
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Article449 1928-01-05 10 Teams for Trial Game To-day. I i day's liugby game on the padanjf will be in the nature of a trial for the Singapore first fifteen. Ablitt is unable to play. Scoular is being tried with Kenela'.l at stand-off, and MacMillan and Skey cobm into the scrum. Skey449 words
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Article549 1928-01-05 10 Race Horse Sold For Ten Guineas. After finishing last In the Hampton Belling Handicap Hurdle- Kan- at Kempton Mr. I. Baylia' four-yaJr-old Full Dress, oy Nicer..., oul uf Spry, was sold to Lt.-CoL c. N. Jickling for ten guineas. She is a half sister to Sprig, who won549 words
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Article95 1928-01-05 10 liromhead Matthews Shield Competition. The Eurasian Company, P. and I. W. V. C. who tied for first place with the Company, Singapore, in the shooting competition for the Bromhead Matthews Shield, have won the trophy in the- shoot-Off. Putting up a total of 4.J1 points they made a95 words
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Article154 1928-01-05 10 Advantages of I'orous Cement. With the permission of U.K. the Governor a trial game of te-nnis was played nber 23 on the new porous cement court at Government House, recently constructed by the Public Works Department to the design of Captain WVbh of that department. Messrs. William154 words
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Article84 1928-01-05 10 kt-ppel .Mixed Foursome. Fifteen cards were taken out for the K. -ppel tied! (lub monthly mixed fouranei the following scores returned:—* Mr-, (i. 1- Jackson and D. B. Mclay 45— 81 i 36% I Mrs. H A. Davison 46-sfc=4oV» Mrs. Groothoff and J. Hodgms 4f.— 2 =40'.-i I Mrs.84 words
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Article65 1928-01-05 10 The- Ceylon Steamship Company, which inducted an Island service since was wound up at the end of last ■i In receipt of an annut' nm. Nt subsidy of £8,000. It i» now found tha; the railway is able to and |«orts. The Company has lost two ye Bell by shipwreck.65 words
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Article908 1928-01-05 10 We have received a copj oi th< Return of Import.- and Exports, Straits Settlements, dining the year 19M, The entries for the Pinang Gasette motor reliability trial now total DO which is fl record (or any trial ever held ill .Malaya. Penang Police courts, Mr. -i. C908 words
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Article533 1928-01-05 10 Al STRAUAN VISITOR'S WILD ALLEGATIONS. It is often illuminating to see ourselves ad others see us. We therefore reprint j below for the edification anil amusement of our n tders the following extract from th.- Pi rth Daily News without other tornmint ;han t'l.i. we are533 words
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Article223 1928-01-05 10 Mr. T. G. Husband and Miss Elfrida Nye. The marriage toek place in St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Penang, on Dec. 29. the Rev. R. S. Stewart officiating, of Thomas Gibson Husband, acting senior executive engineer, P.W.D, Province Wellesley, and son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Husband. Haeidington,223 words
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Article82 1928-01-05 10 James Williams, an Indian revenue offi- 1 ccr in the employ of the Government Monopolies, claimed trial before the District Judge. Mr. N. D. Mudie, this morning on a charge of receiving an illegal ition of |3 from 'a bullock '-art driver conveying passengers' luggage from a82 words
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Article98 1928-01-05 10 A seizure of 50 ounces of cocaine was made yesterday on board the Seang Bee, on her arrival from China bound for Rangoon. The drug was found in a paint tin in the painter's locker, and a memlier if the crew was arrested by Supervisor Gordon of the98 words
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Article78 1928-01-05 10 The (ihost Train in picture form, now showing at the Pavilion, is an excellent pioduction. Humorous and thrilling as the itagS version admittedly if. the technical advantages photo-rraft poaaaM je-craft enables the producer to both the funny and ghostly situations the play provides. The aitin. is right up78 words
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Article376 1928-01-05 10 REFRIGERATING CO. ANNUAL MEETING. The first annual genel il mi el I Fresh Food and Refrigerating i ■>.. Ltd., Singapore, was held at noon > nt the registered offl et o( the company, > 4 i Market Sre >l Mr. J. was in the chair, and the othars376 words
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Article164 1928-01-05 10 The Discovery Off Telok Aver Wharf. In tne Coroner's Court, yesterday, before Mr. F. G. Bourne, an inquiry was held into the death of a Chinese ricksha puller who was found drowned in the sea Off Telok Aver on Dec. 2<k Evidence was given by a Chinese164 words
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Article99 1928-01-05 10 Tokio, Jan. The death is announced of Mr. S. Shimamcto, of the St iyukai party. M.l. for Kumamoto Prefecture. Fire broke out on board the O.S.K. steamer Kasado Maru, bound for Bombay, off Goto Islands, Tic vessel wa compelled to return to N kgasaki. Following the breaking99 words
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Article26 1928-01-05 10 Calendars are acknowledged from the Ardath Tobacco Co., from the S ,> of Moine Comte, agents for Chargeurs Reunis Line, and W. M. de Alwis and Co.26 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Letter68 1928-01-05 10 To the Kditor of the Straits Times. I ould my reader inform me howto prevent yeast made pure wholemealbread flora turning sour after it lias been ■r days. The home-made whole-meal-bread in so much better in every way, especially for children, that I am loth lo give =t68 words
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Letter165 1928-01-05 10 To the Editor of the Strain Fresh cow's milk is ope of the upplied to Asiatic patients in the Government hospitals. This practice has been in vogue for many years. An at tempt was made some years ago to .supply tinned milk instead if fresh eowV milk to165 words
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Letter220 1928-01-05 10 THE CRACKER FIRING NUISANCE. Te the Editor of the Straits Times. Do you not think it is time Something was done t<- stop indiscriminate cracker-firing in thi British Colony. At Chinese Xew Year we resign ourselves to nights made hideous by this intolerable nuisance, and our tolerance is rewarded byUP - 220 words
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Letter303 1928-01-05 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Is r, physical impossibility for some people in this town to remember thi'ir manners when attending public functions? Perhaps I might venture to say that they have none- to remember. During festive seasons, guests aj hotels are provided with suitable303 words
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Letter365 1928-01-05 10 vice for a respectable number of men who have something to gi\e. You will find soldiers, sailors, scout-, hospital patients, V.M.C.A. boys and others in Singapore who have at some time or in some way or other come in contact with a Toe H man.365 words
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Article597 1928-01-05 11 English Scottish League Tables. The follow rnif are thr positions In tht leagavs, Including the matches played "t> .lan \1 KriKlirh league MvWea I. (mills. P. W. L H. K. A. Pt»Kv, -i -.mi J4 13 I I H M H llu<l<.< i U 7 1 M ii597 words
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Article209 1928-01-05 11 SENSATIONAL ARREST OF SUSPECT. l.os Angeles, Dec. JJ. Eight thousand police and dettstivta arc energetically Marching for ;li mur- rer or nndetan <>( Marian Parker, aged i». To-day, a inspaci Will am Edward 1 Hickman was arrested aftei motor i;ir race along the Colombia BWerrowL As he209 words
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Article180 1928-01-05 11 Th<- following passi-njrers for Marseille! and London ltft l>y the Blue Funnel liner I atreelai irestoraa) Ht sad Mr.- W Parkinson. Hon. U 11. Cripps, Mr. »mi Mr-. .1 11. Wtllmott, Mr. and Mrs. H Sir Arthur and I.a.iy Lawlejr, Mi*. Leatham, Mi< K. K. Clazton and infant, Mr180 words
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Article40 1928-01-05 11 Tlie old swindler hail lno i caught In the end. and now hi' sat in prison n:akinu •.irks The amiable visitor approaehtd him and IIU What arc you doing, m Hewing No," «v tiV reply reaping."40 words
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Article92 1928-01-05 11 BpMldag at tin- F.M.S. Til.- i meeting the Chairman, Mr. Join Hand*. >aiil that it niitrlit MM s'.iantrt- thai Mich h company producing ilurnMr and eminently suitaMr roofing htm not doing mm lancer busiHeu in a town where ih<' RhorUMte of hooaea was ir.r If he could lac .1 «cird92 words
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Advertisement349 1928-01-05 11 British Malaya Rubber Statistics. Statement of Quantity and Value of Rubber Exported During December. h'>'J7. The Registrar cf Imports and Exports has sent us the MlMlM comparative statement of the quantity and value of rubber exported from Br.ush Malaya, dur me Thr figures, which are in tons, represent total exports349 words
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Advertisement291 1928-01-05 11 THE VERY LATEST "HIS MASTERS VOICE" RECORDS FROM THE GIRL FRIEND. 11. 2541 THE BLUE ROOM, The Revellers. IN A SHADY NOOK, Jonny Marrin. B. 2326 MOUNTAIN GREENERY, Frank Crumit. THE CIRL FRIEND. Frank C rumit. B. 2538 CHAKMAINE. Melville Gideon. THE BLUB ROOM. Melville Gideon. 1399 THE GIRL FKIKM).291 words
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Advertisement202 1928-01-05 11 Raffles HoteS DINER DANSANT BVEEY TUESDAY THURSDAY and SATURDAY. TH E DA NSA NT~ E V E R Y MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY. GRILL ROOM THK HINT Oil EAST Open D;iil> H um. to 11. .50 p.m. ORCHESTRAL CONCERT K\l'l\ Sunday. \\..)U a.m. Monday, 9.36 p.m. \OI \IISI SIGNOR GAMARO202 words
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Article218 1928-01-05 12 LONDON HANGE STI ING PRICES DEC. 7. Par Value. Comri Stock Exth«ng« i»ny. Prices. Company. Stock Exehang* PrleM. f] A ...|..r il G I II X Km. 1 1 X i I 1 i I I iiic Pints, I I il I.umut £1 I 2/ i218 words
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Article1006 1928-01-05 12 TO FOSTER TRADE IN MALAYA. (By A. W. Still.) London, Dec. 7. Glancing over an article on the present and future of artificial silk the dthor day. I noticed that the writer. Sir r.ilwin Stockton, past president of the .Manchester Chamber of Commerce, drew attention to a1,006 words
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Advertisement117 1928-01-05 12 DICK'S Jt WL AGENTS: ORIGINAL' H. WOLSKEL BALATA CO., LTD. KKLTIN(.. W^ s's« ATOIIB IM i g^g^aa^^a>a^aaww^awar 11 ■Ma»w«Wa»»^^^gag^g^^ derful fineness and with -rable and exquify ggggß ggK siie fragrance. Java face cr eau f^ es ne v /^m complexion, imparting V the healthy bloom of th. Soft, delicaie, i117 words
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Advertisement902 1928-01-05 12 ACJCTIOPI SALE OF SINGAPORK I'KOI'KKTIKS At Messrs. ('heong Koon hag Co No. 30, Chuha Street, on Wednesday. January 11, at 2.311 p.m. Lots 1 to 3. Three pieces of valuable 99 >ears' leasehold building land situate at Chin Swee Road off Havelock Road. Singapore, areas 1,907, 1,898 and 1,930 square902 words
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Advertisement118 1928-01-05 12 A PURE SILK MEDIUM WEIGHT N^|! FULL-FASHIONED ,A STOCKING PAGODA 999 /^^JU It' sets a New \^-^^r/JR t Standard for /t£^^-£&7WmVL PERFECTION. •£■;>} *h*r&- G. H. MUMM Co.'s CHAMPAGNE CORDON ROUGE AND CORDON ROUGE 1920 VINTAGE Sole Agents Katz Brothers, Ltd. mj&- tonic NERVISOR CLYCtRO-PHOSPHATES WITH or WITHOUT ■W3 THE118 words
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Article937 1928-01-05 13 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. That All-British Sunbeam. It is doubtful whether in the whole Hiatory of scientific and engineering achievement any single performance, on land, has sent around tne world such I thrill as that produced by Major H. O. D. tinmen! of a speed937 words
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Advertisement586 1928-01-05 13 NOTICE In the Estate of J.EE (HIM TKK, Deceased. Pursuant to Ordinanr*No. 144 (Trustees). NOTICE is hereby Jgiven thnt all creditor! or, other persons having dijjms or demands upon or ngainst the estate of Lea Chim > Teck, deceased, lato of No. 81, Amoy Street. Singapore, who died on January586 words
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Advertisement1922 1928-01-05 14 Assets over $7.."»00,000 S.C. Assurance in force over $270,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Ineaayomatad h* Strait. l*«lia)iiwt*v) HEAD OFFICE Wineh**t*r Hoau. Singapor*. LONDON OFFICE 17, Old Jewry, E.C. Tae Company ha* 120,000 aaposlaad wit* th* Supreme Court of England and *na*»is*a with Mm Brileak kMk Ass*tanee Companies1,922 words
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Advertisement490 1928-01-05 14 q lr'§ clear as daqllighr.. li S!*j Transparently cl<-;ir a coolini;. goWen draught, jjfcg r ahvays sp;>r!sl n)?;with stKMnsol bubbl««likeru»hBn big points of light hurrying acurrymg upward* to jB ji" tlic clean white cap "t snowy foaM Amstel" l>^ vS4 Beer! Ciloriiuis Amstel The greatest <nl;n:i' of ||LG| •Kr rite490 words
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Advertisement238 1928-01-05 15 The New "J 928 Model The VXI- HIM. MAN incorporates, amongst others, the following new features Uh!-flli;i..c— An'.i !)i-(on:itinL,- Cylintit-r Head, fnatcr »vilhoul i<;, r of knocking— SUffer Crankshaft— lmproved BtccrCJcar- -Hand Coutrda above ICtmiwn Wind Deeper and [*rscr •it) :{;i(li;il(»r wilh Ldurjrcr Head Tank— Circulation Accdctalcd W'alcr lm]H'llcr— lmproM-d238 words
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Advertisement132 1928-01-05 15 Model 509 tpyy\ Jffij Reduced Price -jgy y Sole Importers jh iTALASIA, LIMITED t( l X Engineering Department, 60/66, ORCHARD ROAD, EHNGAPOKB. Phone 950. y A Distributors gW MALACCA MOTOR GARAGE, Malarca. ftiLC lINITKD MOTOR WOitKS. Scrfmlian ;.n<! K.i.-.1., Lumpur (iROSVENOK MOTORS, Ipoh and Tenant j LOCOMOBILE 8-66 With its132 words
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Advertisement228 1928-01-05 16 TAKE THIS ADVICE Buy your Diamond Jewellery <J iV 1 the manufacturer YOU W L SAVE MONEY Get no designs, low prices, aii rompt service at RAIIEEMS' JUST ARRIVED AND UNPACKED Gold and Silver Cigarette Toilet Sets, and other Silver Articles. Given away at really cheap prices. Pay a visit228 words
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Advertisement172 1928-01-05 16 GLASGOW GOAL TAR (LION BRAND) Stocks held by LEE KIM $00 Id. HIGH STREET. JACK'S SELF EDUCATOR j A GUtbE TO A LIBERAL I A Home Tutor for those who have not the advantage of a University Education. Price $5, Post free. KELLY WALSH, LTD. (Incorporated in Hong Kong) KAFKI.ES172 words
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Advertisement1728 1928-01-05 16 CLASSIHED ADVERTISEMENTS TUB 1 PREPAID charge, for Wanta, For Sal*. To Let, etc., in ordinary close set .vLlmnniiiwrfi to line) are :-Per line One insertion 18 cent., two int. 46 «M. Three in. 64 ee°ti four ins. 88 eenU, five im. $100, six in.. $1.18. ten in.. $1.40. 'we ye1,728 words
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Advertisement284 1928-01-05 16 If Ay BRITISH <^ vl rs BEST v 1101 10 DOUBLE-SIDED :0" uj POPULAR "HITS." f, I 59«4 IHrlv Urn*» IWll) Fur.-. When Us nixht lime in U»ly. j UN] ll"l! Fn.n. on.' till two. Poj :'liforni«, h.-ri- I am. HI IMI Shn» me the «a\ I" ■■•> M MM284 words
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Advertisement253 1928-01-05 16 POPULAR EDITION OF FAMOUS FICTION MISS MOW Off VYM k| K. I'hillipa Oppenheim. TIIK KX-niKE. l.y L l'hiilipx Opprnheim. HIE LAWLESS 11ANP. l.y William La 1 UK 'CHAMELEON, bf William U Qhu. THE MYSTERY OF L'N'CLE BOLLARD, l»y 11. de Vere Starpoole. THE SILENT COMRADE, bj IVtrr B. Kynf. THE253 words
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