The Straits Times, 20 June 1928
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Title Section14 1928-06-20 1 The Straits Times No. 28,812. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 1928 fi PRICE 10 CENTS14 words
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Advertisement44 1928-06-20 1 Milkmaid Sweetened Full Cream Milk "BLACK WHITE" "BLACK c* V HITK BLACK and WHITE WHISKY i *The Whisky with a Good Reputation based on unvarying High Quality. SOLE AGENTS gg THE BORNEO COMPAHY, LTD. J« MAT AVA FINE OLD LIQUEUR ROYAL HOUSEHOLD" WIMI-AIA WHISKY.44 words
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Advertisement6 1928-06-20 1 "Mnkm.iM SterYiied i Natural Milk. j6 words
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Article1710 1928-06-20 2 LORDS AND YOUNG By Our Special Correspondent. London, May 24. Men built up this great Empire. Men are responsible for keeping it >roi'i:, r Then why should we hand it over now to the women, who haven't got any of the responsibility at all." Thus spoke Lord Joicey,1,710 words
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Advertisement143 1928-06-20 2 Let PURE YEAST ©lear your sfcisi// \< f nbiv:rd lo expect is ck- ir K-nllhful skin '.n haw .tnrved bcxly BWM, flabby intestinal wiill.s mid ram; :n Hfm term rCf-onler.. Yi-iihlon i.:; ids t.ilu-n daily will stimulate liuivition mid rt*!orc nuinvtl e!imiiu<tinn. They w.ll rid Oie blix.rl of ftnm I'inl143 words
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Advertisement205 1928-06-20 2 \\Jm>BHIABL Y. Inter woven Soc!:s fit, look and WBt any other so^ks. Yet Interwoven are surprisingly economical. Moremen wear Interwoven than z.ziy other make. Silk, wool or sle— in a great variety of patterns, colourings, and weights. You can't make a mistake buying Interwoven. Mudf by the a-orWs Jarife.Nf manu-205 words
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Advertisement247 1928-06-20 2 The World s lH^ jj Finest /%s I? lonic /K e K is especially welcome I J in a trying climate ["s^^ It.f Halls Wine THE SUPREME TONIC RESTORATIVE puts new life into those who are tired and depressed. It enriches the blood and every nerve, every function, feels the247 words
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Advertisement209 1928-06-20 3 1,500 c.c. Alfa-Romeo Beats all Comers in the Italian 1,000 Mile Road Race ON SHELL OIL AND SPIRIT Over SO cars took part in this great road race from l>rcscia to Rome and h:uk iiulurliiitc *»,00() c.c. 3,000 c.c. ami KjOM c.c. modois. S Alfa-Romeos ■feragcd TO m.p.h. for 90209 words
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Advertisement641 1928-06-20 3 RUBBERJtESTRICTION. Statistics for the Month of May. The Deputy Controller of Rubber Export, S.S. and F.M.S. forwards us the following; mi to ..id iachuUag Mny, Ittl (6th Restriction Year). EXPORTS AND IMPORTS OF RUBBER, BRITISH MALAYA (TRADE FIGURES). Total Import* Dry Rubber. Latex. Total Exports. Foreign Rubber. November, 1927 28,277641 words
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Advertisement259 1928-06-20 3 f i. i TEXACO MOTOR < OIL I TEJBiCO ufli Assures You I Perfect Lubrication. jPi Minimum Consumption. Mi Carbonization. Distributors 1 Wm. JACKS CO., The British Malaya Trustee and Executor Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) and Registered under The Trust Companies Ordinance 1926 is prepared to act259 words
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Advertisement787 1928-06-20 3 MALAYAN COLLIERIES, LTD. Notice nf Declaration of Dividend No 30 and Closure of Share Registers. NOTICE i« hrroby ruin that the Directors haws (Iceland first Interim Dividend o; 7'- per cent (atren ami ii half per cent) in respect of tin- y. ar aadiag December 31, IMS, para "<\ Jons787 words
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Advertisement513 1928-06-20 4 Shipping Announcements 0. mam india AND APO3B LINES (Ir.eorriora'e.l in England) MAIL AM) PASSENGKR \M> CARGO SERYICaH NNOBJOLAR AND ORIENTAL 9.N. CO. CONTRACT WTTH BH MAJESTY'S •\!> FAR KAST SERVICE, OUTWARDS fROM LONDON FOR CHINA AN!) JAPAN. Tornaue r> c S'por* NELLORE 7,000 June 2« KASH 9.100 J.uir; 30 RAJI513 words
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Advertisement608 1928-06-20 4 (NIPPON YITSEN KAISHA) TO LONDON Naples, Msrseillej, London, Antwerp and Rotterdam Vessels Tonnage Due Sail KITANO MARU R.OOO June 21 12 HARUNA MARU 10.&00 July 6 KAMO MARU 8,000 July 10 JO KATORI MARU 10.000 Aug. 2 8 ATSUTA MARU 8,00 Aug. 18 17 1 1 KASHIMA MARU 10,000 Aug.608 words
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Advertisement524 1928-06-20 4 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the wellknown steamer MARKLI.A < 7,875 tons) and I :he new motor veisel. MALABAR (4,. r il2 j tons). The s.s. MAKKLi.A la the !ar K es' iiul finest524 words
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Advertisement635 1928-06-20 4 K. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. GO. OF BATAVIA) 'Incorporated in Holland) Under contract with the NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 3840, with suh-connectiom ti MMi Freifrht, Transhipment Marinr Depta. :n:d Manager's L'esk. Kcprescntativcs for Singapore and Straits Settlement ol the Official Tourist Bureau ol lava. All information, detailed itineratiei635 words
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Advertisement546 1928-06-20 4 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO- LTD. (Incorporated in England). RKGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON, AMS rCROAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, MAM I BURG AND BREMEN. OKNOA, MAR 3EILI.KS, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW I MARSEILLES, HAVRE. LIVERPOOL ANT GLASGOW.— BOSTON, NKW YORK ANI BALTIMORE546 words
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Advertisement345 1928-06-20 4 THE SIA&. STEAH NAY. CO., LTD. Incorporated in Siaml BANGKOK COAI I i ICR. I'ur Kretay, Trenguanu. Kclarinn. Bungnar.i, Telupin, Patani, Sin;?orn, I. neon, Bandon, niui, Langnuen. (hunipin nn.i H.-.npJcok. Arrival D DDJ ADIB electric I;kM- and havi r :;.l ,i. nm Binsa] re ICO l»u INI K< n i345 words
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Advertisement504 1928-06-20 5 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BUGKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) "F.M.KRMAN" I.INB PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE TO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT FREIGHT SERVICE OITWARDS To Hnng Kong. Shanghai and Japaa Due Snore s.s. CITY OF PRKIN June 88 ».s. CITY Of RHARTOm July 'A* CITY OF X 'Hi.- -*utr.504 words
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Advertisement437 1928-06-20 5 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE !:OU\D-THE-WORLD SERVICE nCW YORK and BOSTON via COLOMBO, PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GKNOA and MARSEILLES. Arrive Leave Leave Spore Spore Penang President Hayes. June 25 June 28 June 30 President Polk July 9 July 12 July 14 Pre l.nt Adama July 23 July 20 July 28 l>r<s,,i.nt437 words
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Advertisement539 1928-06-20 5 JOINT SERVICE OF STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ "REBERLAND" ROTTERDAMSCHE LLOYD HOMEWARDS. GKNOA, SOUTHAMPTON, AMSTERDAM via Kelawan, Sananc, Colombo and Algiers Leave Spore S.M.X. fctcamors Tonnage (at noon) K. DEB NrftKRLANDKN X.nOO June 15 J. P. COEN 12,000 June 29 P. DER NEDERLANDEN 9,000 July 13 CHR. lIUYUKNS 16,000 July 27 JOHAN DX539 words
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Advertisement274 1928-06-20 5 THE BANK LINE AMERICAN ORIENTAL LINE SERVICE (Owners Messrs. ANDREW WEIR CO.) For BOSTON and NEW YORK ▼ia SUEZ Dae Sails FORRESBANK End July Early Aug. Agents Singapore, I'er.ang and F.M.3. BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., (Incorporated in tht F.M.S.) Tel. No. 312*. Specialists in DYEING AND DRY CLEANING KANZAKI CO, SINGAPORE.274 words
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Advertisement148 1928-06-20 5 Jfv f£ "^l^ta 9MI '■flr AWawHMLw FRASER NEAVE LTD Distributors for Malaya. 9U Z^-" Unless a lubricant is w. chosen which will meet A the requirements of your 8 car, inefficiency will be the result. jgsb^i^^ dsUaQr 1^ )e P rol) m 'übricatft*oo^*2r^~^i£z"f t* 00^*2r^~^i£z" &mw¥ nu every ma^ e148 words
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Advertisement409 1928-06-20 6 MAKE A BIGGER SUCCESS OF YOUR NEXT CHILDREN PARTY BY ADDING A PRIVATE CINEMA SHOW Give the little ones the toy of hurinfi at lumir HAROLD LLOYD, CHARLIE CH iPLItS, RARY PEGGY, SNOOKVMB, "OIR GANG, 'frit will be their talk for months to tome. PATHE (MALAYA), LTD. Will arrnnijc everything409 words
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Advertisement367 1928-06-20 6 ISfIKO'S ROYA!. GRSND CIRCUS SINGAPORE SEASON OPPOSITE UAFFI.KS HOTEL A Grand t^B^^L Programme 1878 SOLDEN JUBILEE 1928 of F. ISAKO. Proprietor of the Circus. Valuable Souvenirs will ha offered to the Public imluding A MOTOR CAS Don't rlm it. Book To-day ;:l MOUTWI CO. PAVILION Trom Wedrc«!;!>. Juno 20, :il367 words
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Advertisement232 1928-06-20 6 ALHAMBRA "Sr TAN CBENG KEE CO.. LTD.. Praprietora. k TO-NIGHT AT 9 THE EMPIRE NEWS BULLETIN All the Latest News of the World THE FIRST GERMAN FIRST NATIONAL PRODUCTION Presenting DANCING VIENNA Starring LYA MARA-BEN LYON In the First Hoi;m> :<1 7..'!0 p.m. FIGHTING HEARTS A great bij,' t=nuiting feature232 words
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Article275 1928-06-20 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday. June 20 11. W. 0.42 p.m., 8.6, 11.43 p.m., 9.9. Malacca: H. W. 9 a.m., U. 5. 9.30 p.m., 6.9. Football Div. I, I.C.F.A. v. Malays, rum. Singapore Tonn.s Singles Final, S MuriKumi v. Khoo Hooi Hye. Thursday, June 21 M. W. 1.27 p.m., 8.3.275 words
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Article288 1928-06-20 7 Wednesday, June 20. Ships alongside the Wharrra or expected to arrive KMTI.I. HARBOUR Main Whiirf Patrol. Kuching, W/B Johana. Oil Wharf War Afridi Coal Wharf Sea Belle VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS Tanjong Pagar. ftaMM Wharf War Krishna Albert Dock Nil Victoria Dock Steel Lighter F. Keppel Harbour.288 words
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Article217 1928-06-20 7 To-day. China, Hainam, Japan, Korea, Formosa, East Siberia, Philippine Islands. Western Canada and WesUra s.a:,- of l/.S.A. (Atsuta Maru i 2 p.n.. Keiuiman and Trenirtranu i Asdang) 2 p.m. Ceylon, Southern and Western India A.li 2 p.m lianka Island Pladjoe and Palembang 3 p.m. Bengkalis. Siak and217 words
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SHARE MARKET REPORTS.
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Article140 1928-06-20 7 Singapore, June 20. Rubber. Local 32 cents. Quiet. Tin.— London £210 Ua. Rubbers.— Quiet. Allenbys 1.05-1.10, Ayer Moleks 1.05-1.07>x. Balgownies l.:! 7 .-l.r.'i. Mentakalis tt-SS it-nts. New Studais 1.05-1. 111. flu Benuts 20-23 cents, Batu UataßJß .V, M cents, Confiemaras 1-1.05, Jerams 75-80 cents, Amal. Malays140 words
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Article149 1928-06-20 7 Singapore, June 20. London. Rubber S' 'id., unchanged. Local 31% cents. London. -Tin £210 155., down 60s. Mining.— Quiet. Rahman Hydraulic 1.2741.:>2'~. Klar.tr Rivers 3.30-3.35, Malaya Consols BV9I cents, Sungei Way 2.67Vi-2.724, South Taiping 47-19 cents. North Taiping 97-99 cents, Taiping 1-1.04, ltar./rin 435. 6d.445. tid.149 words
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Article157 1928-06-20 7 Indians Attack Maharajah Of Burdwan. London, June 11. A number of young Indians attempted to break up a meeting at Queen's Hall when the Maharaja- of Burdwan presided over a lecture by Pundit Shyam Shankar, Secretary of the Temple of All Religions, on Mystic Power157 words
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Article150 1928-06-20 7 Competitors Sail For Holland. The Indian Olympic athletic team has left to take part in the Olympic games in Holland next month. Tht team consists of 8 athletes from different provinces. They are J. S. Hall, Bengal, 400 metres flat race R. Burns, Bengal, 100 and 220150 words
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Article84 1928-06-20 7 IbKITISH !MF£ItIAL RADIO] Rugby, June 19. Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam 12.10',. Athens 374 W, Berlin 20.42, Bombay Is. I _';i ;!2d., Brussels 34.95, Bucharest 795. Buenos Aires 47 21-32, Copenhagen 18.20. Geneva 25.33, Helsingfors 194, Hopg X.m; la. II 1 d.. Kobe Is. 0.15-16 d., Lisbon 2 7-32. Madrid84 words
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Article36 1928-06-20 7 By Johan de Witt Klephar.ta Stanmt Kiuhgrar E*ra Tambora *,*ii «rrn. S port Londoi May 4 May 21 May 10 June May 11 Jan* I M.v 1» Jan* I May 24 June II36 words
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Article254 1928-06-20 7 KXCHANGE. Singapore, June 20. On London. Bank 4 m/» 2/3Ti Demand 2,3 11/1C Private 3 m. credit 2/4 7/32 On New York. Demand 56 3/10 Private 90 d/« 67% On France, Bank T.T. 1426 On India, Bank T.T. 154 On Hong Kong, Bank T.T. 9\ p.c. dis.254 words
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60 1928-06-20 7 12 o'clock noon June 20. Tone of Market Quiet. Latest Cable London Sp.it Sheet y\d. per lb. New York Spot Sheet G. cents 19 54 per lb. t.S.S. equal to Standard, Q C.F. Itandard K.S.S. on Tender m tt Spot June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec. 3160 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article440 1928-06-20 7 Issue Val. Pd. £1 £1 Asam Kumbang £1 £1 Bungrin Tin 1 1 Batung I'a.lang 1 1 Batu Caves £1 £1 Chenderiang 1 1 Chin Chin £1 £1 Eastern Siam £1 £1 Hand Yai 1 1 Mitiiin Tin 1 1 Hong Fatt £1 £1 Hucy Yot Pref. £1 £1440 words
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Article178 1928-06-20 7 Issue fall I'd. Bayers Seller* U £1 Am. Tobacco 5.15.0 6.0.0 1 1 Central Engine 0.50 0.55 1 1 Cycle Carriage 0.50 0.55 ■1 £1 K. SmeltiiiK Co. 13.00 13JiO cd. I 5 Fraser Neave 17.25 17.75 00 100 Hammer Co. 180.00 185.00 Ik. 125 125 H. S. B.178 words
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Article98 1928-06-20 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 8% 6% prem. Singapore Cold Storage Deb. 7 p.c. 1555,000 104 108 Singapore Municipal 6 p.c 1,878,000 of 1901 par. 6 prem. Singapore Municipal 4% P-c of 1907 $1,600,000 M par. Singapore Municipal i% p.c. of 1909 $1,100,000 90 par. Singapore Municipal 4 p.e.98 words
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Article390 1928-06-20 7 Fraaer and Co. and Lyall and Evatt'a quotations. Allenby Alor Gajab (fl) A. Ilitam ($1) A. Kuning ($1) Am. Malay ($2) A. Molek (SI) A. Punas ($5) Halcownie (SIJ Bassett ($1) Broga» N. *»n Brunei U. (%S) B. Jelutong ($1) B. Katil ($1) Bukit K. B. ($1) B.390 words
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Obituary55 1928-06-20 7 Mrs. LIM LIANG QUEE.— At noon, on Jum in. 1928, at 6, Hullet Road, Sinifapore, Mrs I. im Liang Quee (nee Tan Swee En»). Sh< leaves two sons and six daughters t. mourn her loss. Cortege will leave th> house at 4. If) p.m. to-day and arrive Bl Bidadari55 words
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Advertisement92 1928-06-20 7 FIAT 509 MODEL, 2 neater 650 309 4 seater, 2 doors 625 509 4 2 800 509 4 4 $1,000 501 4/5 3 800 510 6/7 *1.000 WOLSELEY, 2 seater 400 MAXWELL TOURER 425 OVERLAND FOUR 450 CHEVROLET TOURER 550 Al STIN 7 TOURER 750 j WILLYS-KNIGHT TOURER 750 ANSALDO.92 words
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Advertisement59 1928-06-20 7 WE TOLD YOU SO! IF IN DOUBT WHITE FOR OUR CASH SALE CATALOGUE. FRANKEL'S (Watch Our Adrt. Page 16). 634 Tan Kah Kee Co.'s Leather Shoes with Rubber or Leather Soles from $2.50 to $8 per pair. Obtainable from TENG SENG GUAN, 634, North Bridge Road (opposite Theatre Royal). Agents59 words
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Advertisement776 1928-06-20 7 ARL'LAPPEN AMBROSE.- The marriage •U-Rini .-i-il the Church of Our Lad; of Lounies. Singapore, on June 1H, 1B2<! the Rev. father L. Bjruhoffer otliciatinx between R. Arulappen of the Treasury. K.M.S., Kuala Lumpur, and Josephine Ambrose, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs A. R. Ambrose, of Singapore. Calu r e776 words
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Advertisement824 1928-06-20 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advt.s.. aaa pMire iii. WANTS. FOR SALE. ETC WANTED, Austin I closed 996. Straits Tim.s. TO LET, 5-B. Mount Sophia. Ap] Sassoon, 5, M;'acc:i Street NICELY FL'RN. ROOM fo, rent outlook. Garage. Apply 11.I 1 0. Box 804. dp) TO LF.T, terrace h Road. Apply to824 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous131 1928-06-20 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Station. (By Coarteay of Government Beallh OlBcei.) For the 24 Hour* ending it Midnight on June IS. deu. Max. shade temperature 86.5 F. Min. shade temperature 76.3 F. Mean iha.ie temperature 7!».9 F. Max. sun radiation 156 Min. grass radiation 71.5 1'. Sea temperature Max. 87,131 words
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880 1928-06-20 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20. MALAYA'S MILLIONAIRES. It is not difficult to discover several superficial similarities between Malaya and America. Both are young countries, both are exceedingly rich, both have a cosmopolitan population, and both attract hundreds of thousands of immigrants every year. But there is one point880 words
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Article801 1928-06-20 8 WITNESS CHANGES HiS STORY. Some days ago the discovery of an alleged agency for smuggling Chinese from Singapore into the United States was announced. That discovery was the result of v statement made by a Chinese, who tola the police that he paid this agency I large801 words
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Article99 1928-06-20 8 Modern Invention Affects Malayan Industry. The progress of wireless telegraphy has had an interesting rcactinn in the Malayan junjrles. The gutta-percha market was fairly steady throughout the year, says Sn William Peel, Chief Secretary "t.> the F.M.S. Government, in his 1027 report, and then collapsed just99 words
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Article33 1928-06-20 8 Condition of Mahoney and Davit's Unchanged. The latest nans frnni Kualii I.umpur rt'tfardinj; Mar.oney and Davies who were seriously injurt-d on Saturday whl horses fill, ik that their condition is unchanged.33 words
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Article501 1928-06-20 8 60-CENT SCHEME MAKING RAPID PROGRESS. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Being a motorist using two cars and consequently from t>o to SO gallons of petrol monthly, 1 have been waiting for more news in your columns of the progress of the GO-ciat plan for Singapore,501 words
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Article252 1928-06-20 8 Mr. R. T. Poster, the well-known Serem:>an lawyer and cricketer, nas left on Home leave. The Rev. P. L. Peach, of Penang, and the Rev. R. A. Blasdell, of Kuala Lumpur, are visiting Singapore. Mr. S. V. Smith late of the Federated Engineering Co., Kuala Lumpur, and252 words
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Article18 1928-06-20 8 \\<:irne Brothers Ltd., will pay an Interim dividend of ten per cent, on July 2.18 words
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Article28 1928-06-20 8 From Europe, by (Jlaw-u,, due at. Singa pent 'J a.m. to-morrow. From Holland and Germany, by Prins der Null rlandt'ii, due at Singapore 10 a.m. to-morrow.28 words
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Article61 1928-06-20 8 Henderson, Hrlm and Company, Inc., New orl., send us the following cable ihiinl JIUM I., their .(u.itations being in Kold dollar < cnts closing bid prices IluliUr exchanges sales to-day 475 tons. Juno l'.'.L'll, July I'J.rSO, August 1tf.30, September 19.40, October ;:*.:;o, November I'J.iiO, Deeeaber 1'j.20, January 19.10,61 words
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Advertisement151 1928-06-20 8 __^JftJ.".... V« r Ih* l.k-.l r»u»<> (l»i«ljg_^ Three Castles"^, J Cigarettes wdVh'o.wiis. I Bristol- London.^^^^ INEXPENSIVE BUNGALOW FURNITURE Well made Teak Furniture r suitable for estates and Mv()ifhm/i mBMSM M:i(l( in <uir own F ctor y .v. u nder (T nff wM\m!Wt\ tlX i H rt European Supervision. Special designs151 words
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Advertisement60 1928-06-20 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT la the Second Show at 9 The First German First National Production presents LYA MARA BEN LYON in DANCING VIENNA First Show at 7.30 FIGHTING HEARTS TAN CHENG KEE CO.. LTD., Proprietors. GILBEY'S G I N S OLD TOM DRY ARE THE ACME OF PERFECTION AT ROBINSON PIANO60 words
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Article194 1928-06-20 9 LORDS DEBATE. LORD CECIL CRITICISES POLICY. NEGATIVE ATTITUDE CONDEMNED. [REUTER TELECRAM] L— Jon. June l!t. In ih.' law of 1..» i I Lard Robert r««i| moved that it was desirable that the Preparatory Disarmament (onimission at Geneva should meet au;ain early and in any i;i'- before the meetingReuter - 194 words
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Article323 1928-06-20 9 N A NKINC GOV Eft N M E N TS lIKAIHHARTERS. [BCUra KAIC KASTKUN SERVICE.] Shanghai, June 19. !t has been decided that it is not fe.isiIle at awe at t.i instal a DirectorateGeneral of Peat at Nankin);, therefore I tie boaaejaarten are being r. moved from323 words
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Article45 1928-06-20 9 Dramatic End to Vienna Libel Action. [REUTER TELECRAM] Vienna, June 19. During the hearing of the libel action broaghi by Oskar Poeffl, ex-editor of the Nenewiener Journal, agalnat Bruno Wolf tin on Ml editor, I'oeffl, And three times at Wolf, killing him.Reuter - 45 words
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Article76 1928-06-20 9 [KKITISII IMI'KKIAL RADIO] Rugby, .lum lit. !>• nn i:\nie. the well-known Irish writer aiid novelist, was killed in a motor accident in Ireland to-day. Mr lir mi B.tm- wh. BOS born on November SO, IHBV. attained wide popularity arriter deria* tea last few years. Mis ha76 words
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Article34 1928-06-20 9 [■ami ii r.imu w. i:\niol Km liy, June lit. Tin- üm in|i|ovm< -ti' return for la*! week •howed a etcrim of 10,141 in lh<- number ol' p«rsui. out of work in Britain.34 words
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Article, Illustration352 1928-06-20 9 STILL AWAIT RELIEF. NORWEGIAN AIRMEN'S VAIN EFFORT. [reuter telecram] Rome, June 19. The Citia de Milano reports that the two Norwegian airmen a^ain flew over General Xoliilc's pssHfam without sighting him. Noliilc winlanad that one of the machines tm within two kilometres of him. Further unsuccessful efforts352 words
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Article56 1928-06-20 9 Efforts to Arrive At Settlement. [REUTER TELEGRAM] Bombay, June 19. The representatives of the mill owners tnd strikers have been exploring ways md means of arming at a settlement of be mill strike. It is understood that re>resi>nfalivcs of the strike committee are considering the owners' proposalsReuter - 56 words
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Article291 1928-06-20 9 ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION AT SOUTHAMPTON. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, June 19. Miss Amelia Earhart and her companions Wilmer Stultz and Gordon (the explorer Ellsworthy did not participate in the flight as at tirst arranged) were given a memorable reception at Southampton, where they proceeded in their seaplane Friendship followingReuter - 291 words
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Article90 1928-06-20 9 Plans to Foil Would-be Speculators. [REUTER TELECRAM] Paris, June 19. The Government have decided to submit to I'aiiiament on Saturday the legislation fcr the stabilisation of the franc. The Cabinet decided, in view of circumventing speculation, that the final text of its proposals and the rate ofReuter - 90 words
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Article81 1928-06-20 9 Princess Xenia Still Held Up At Bushire. [REUTER TELEGRAM] Bushire, June 19. The angina of the aeroplane Princess Xenia is partially seized up. A new rnjrine will tv nicessary before the flight can be resumed. The Princess Xcnia left England on the 10th inst. on a flightReuter - 81 words
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Article42 1928-06-20 9 [REUTER TELECRAM] Vienna, June 19. The treaty of amity and trade between Austria and the United States has been signed. It is based on most favoured nation treatment and contains detailed stipulations regarding the legal status cf respective nationals.Reuter - 42 words
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Article243 1928-06-20 9 GUARD ON EMPRESS OF CANADA. When the Empress of Canada, the 20,000-ton crack liner of the Canadian Pacific fleet, left Honk Kong a few deys ago for Vancouver, she had on board an armed military escort which travelled as far as Shanghai and return by the243 words
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Article102 1928-06-20 9 Why He Declined To Prosecute. [EEUTER TELEGRAM] RoaM), June 20. The Italian ncwspapi r now give details of tht- alta.k on the King's Messenger in Milan, They state that the police arrested six men concerned, who had no idea that the man they attacked was one ofReuter - 102 words
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Article96 1928-06-20 9 Need for Extra Hall This Year. [URITI. II IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, June 10. The Department of Overseas Trade states that for the London section of the British Industries Fair this year it would Le necessary to provide an extra hall giving 100,000 square feet of stand space96 words
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Article43 1928-06-20 9 [REUTER TELECRAM] Brussels, Juno 19. It hi reported that petroleum wells have. been discovered at ft Willie llB.nl ***** l ha in Hainaut. The first Standing to a depth of a hundred feet yielded ooknwa of decided pctrolific characteristics.Reuter - 43 words
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Article35 1928-06-20 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM] Madrid, June 19. A decree has been issued forbidding all political discussion or propaganda by private organisations. The Government have threatened to suppress all newspapers opposing the Spanish petroleum monopoly.Reuter - 35 words
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Article, Illustration66 1928-06-20 9 S.C.C 's VICTORY OVER THE CHINESE. Straits Times l'hoto. A aanpatal tnken daring yesterday's football match at the Stadium when the S.C.C. defeated the S.C.F.A. liy three goals to one. Rogers ha* just headrd the ball over the bar. The players shown, left to right are Hams. Boon Lay, Rogers,66 words
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Article774 1928-06-20 9 FRIENDLY RELATIONS. SIR CECIL CLEMENTI'S STATEMENT. An interesting statement regarding the present relations between Hong Kong and Canton was made by Sir Cecil Clementi, Governor of the British Colony, to newspaper men in Japan. Sir Cecil warmly praised the new Canton administration which is endeavouring to774 words
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Article106 1928-06-20 9 Mr. Ormsby-Gore's Unfavourable Comparison. Addressing a meeting (;f the Ceylon Planters' Association, Mr. Omuby-Gorc :-omm.'nt-d on the fact that in all thorn ts of Ceylon whirh he had seen terracing and cover crops were almost everywhere ii existence. 1 wlaa I could say the same for106 words
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Article471 1928-06-20 9 MANY TRIBUTES. SPIRIT OF BRITAIN'S PARLIAMENT. UNDIMMED THROUGH CHANCES. [RELTER TELECRAM] London. Jane It. In the House of Commons Mr. Haldwin moved a resolution which was passed unanimously tendering the thanks of the House to Mr. J. H. WhitUy on the occasion of his retirement from theReuter - 471 words
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Article207 1928-06-20 9 Professor Sues University For $20,000. There has l>een an interesting sequel in the United Stated to the round-the-world cruise of the liner Ryndam, known as the floating university", which called at Singapore and other Eastern ports over a year ago. Dr. James Lough, professor of psychology207 words
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Article85 1928-06-20 9 [mm ntaauM] London, June 19. The Federation el Master Gotten Spinners recommended that the American yarn:- ■pinning section should revert to i organised short lime working and curtail production ."i0 |>cr cent. A ballot will be taken immediately. The Federation will ask for the vote of owners of85 words
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Article1121 1928-06-20 10 The "Visiting Member" System Condemned. lii.le. the heading, a Challenge to the Malay Government." the following leading article appears in the Times of dated June 18 When we took our stand, and the Times '.I Malaya was the first newspaper in .Malaya to do so, against the orgy1,121 words
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Article371 1928-06-20 10 Owing to oversubscription the application lists for the new issue by the Alexandra Brickworks, Ltd., were closed to-day. The latest lists show that the Penang China distress fund has remitted $91,000. $'..'3,302 was directly remitted from donors, making the total $184,302. A series of excellent views of371 words
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Article139 1928-06-20 10 New Note in Communist Propaganda. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, June 19. ••International Women's Freedom Day and "Civilisation Movement in Malaya" were the titles of documents produced by Inspector Dowling of Teluk Anson ajtainst On Tah Hlam, a Hylam "boy" employed by Mr. Falls. The charge was139 words
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Article89 1928-06-20 10 Surgeons' Achievement With Tamil Patients. Two Tamils whose skulls were fractured in a fight, and whose injuries were meet ssfully treated at the General Hospital, were parties in a case heard in the Singapore police courts this morning. hief Court Inspector Meredith stated that the complainant, who89 words
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Article98 1928-06-20 10 At the annual general meeting of the Old Rafflesians' Association the fallowing were elected office-bearers in the committee Hon. Dr. Noel L. Clarke, President, Mr. W. B. Westerhout, vice-presi-dent Mr. F. L. Shaw, vice-president Mr. Seah S<?ni: Kang, hon. treasurer Mr C K. Koek, hon. stcretary Mr.98 words
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SPORTING NEWS AND COMMENTS.
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Article651 1928-06-20 10 Decisive Lead in Keen Game. Two useful league points were gained by the S.C.C. at tho Stadium yesterday whin tlu-y defeated the S.C.F.A. by three goals* to one. The match was one of the best seen durinK the present league programme and the attendance far above651 words
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Article54 1928-06-20 10 The following races will take place on Sunday next A Class. Second race for Jean II Challenge Cup. Start 10.10 a.m. Courst as for previous race. Handicaps Kathlsen. Ella Dorothy June, Jean and Polly scratch, Ella 7 pel cent. B Class.- -Final race f or Lembergar Challenge Cup. Start54 words
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Article98 1928-06-20 10 M. P.'s Questions Regarding Ceylon Incident. London, June 11. In the House of Commons, replying to Viscount Sundown with regard to the rerent assault on tourists near Colombo, Mr. Amory said that he hai not yet received any report from the Governor on the matter. He was98 words
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Article261 1928-06-20 10 Aitken and Clerc Reach Semi-Final. Paul Clerc and the Rev. W. Aitken reached the semi-final of the Singapore tennis championships yesterday, beating R. B. B. Donnell and J. D. Hall, 6— 4, 6—l. A wet court, following the morning's rain, militated against brilliance of play, but it was261 words
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Article466 1928-06-20 10 BRITAIN'S (iOLFERS SELECTED. Lonion, June 11. The St. Andrews Championship Committee have chosen the following to represent Great Britain in the Walker Cup Competition to be played at Chicago on -VugusX 3 J. B. Beck (Sundridye Park), R. H. Hardman, Major C. O. Hezlet, W. L. Hope466 words
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Article186 1928-06-20 10 in to the close of olay at the last nif.-tinp of the Singapore Chess Club C rv. -three games in the American Hantlican Tournament had been decided and the following table shows the position of the competitors :irus Names Games W. D. L. PU. II Maschoieff. MR186 words
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Letter343 1928-06-20 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, As one who has passed from the mother's knee belief in a joyous cantatory paradise (and the other place), through the foggy gradations of the prospects of incorporeal existence held nut by neo-Christians ant spiritualists, to the blank dismissal of any343 words
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Article169 1928-06-20 10 Charge Brought Against European Planter. As the result of a motoring accident in Ipoh on Saturday evening Mr. J. F. Nalder, of the Ipoh Rubber Estate, has been charged with causing death by a rash act. It appears that as Mr. Nalder drove round a corner into169 words
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Article65 1928-06-20 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, June 19. At the Penang Police Court, Lim Chua Hock, alias Lim Choon Hock, was summoned on three charges of committing offences against girls under 15 years of age, in Muntri Street. Mr. J. A. Black, Protector of Chinese, prosecuted and65 words
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Article57 1928-06-20 10 (Nichi-Nichi Service). Tokio, June 18. A campaign to enfranchise women at the age of 30 has been launched by young Diet members belonging to the Seiyukai party. It is generally thought that the move is only a bid for public applause, and the Minseito leaders57 words
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Article233 1928-06-20 10 The Speed Demon," featuring Kenneth McDonald in a picture of thrills, will be shown at the Surma Theatre from tonight, supported by We're in the Navy Now," with Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton. "The Clown," a tale of circii life, is the principal item of the early show.233 words
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Article897 1928-06-20 10 ENGLAND SCORES WELL IN TRIAL MATCH. MINOR COUNTIES DEFEAT WEST INDIES. Several interesting matches were bcgjn on Saturday, the results of which ara published below. The Test Trial has undoubtedly, as in former years, occasioned a great deal of interest. alth.H.fcii its full value was lost by897 words
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Article1127 1928-06-20 11 OIL PALM PRODUCTION INCREASING. COMMENTS ON OTHER INDUSTRIES. to agncultvrai and agrieoHaral reeaarch in tho are walk by Sii- Willian: l\-. I. ecretao'i >" hi« IK7 report: lea. i- been shown in the ■v- ibilit) i developing the local cultivation of tea. CertaJß Importod varieties1,127 words
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Article162 1928-06-20 11 A. l':-o|).iu;inda and The Manufacturers. \s have received an excellent booklet with rubber SoortafJ which has been publiahed l.y the KubUv Qttmmf ii km. nbbar situation is ily tending to direct attention More mill I). ore toward* tha development i t&C i.;iini(Mlity and 'in mectfcM iulilht flooiinir. which162 words
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Article104 1928-06-20 11 icii 101 iminr intenor ye»terday Mi-. 1 11. Sargant. Mi I Mr. and Mr*, r. s. GiUoa, Mr. :,nd 11. C Mr-. .1. E. Birne>. Mr ii Ml B. luffwi. Mr. W. B. i M-ki i Smith, Mr. and Mr: J. Brawn, I Mr. R. T. 1 I Berml.104 words
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Article200 1928-06-20 11 I Tukuitpa ValWjT Tin Iktiglmm V 1.. Firrt half ..f Jwm, 297 hours worked, 7<UM» cable yards treated. Ml piculn. U IV Tin. South Boon Ml. Yards 10.000. Pfealt 1 i:i. Phia Si. mi Tta Miaaa. H<>:r- Mi. Yards! •Jl.nr 1 Picsla MO. I limy Yol Tta Dredging.200 words
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Article145 1928-06-20 11 1 h<- annual Mpati ft the Destitute Sti.inin r>" A ill Kund for UtT, issueil by Mr. K. \V. Mfic«li:h. Mcrtiary and I n aaiin r. riwm that dining IKI 24 pMMgea to Enjrlaml and Australia were, prul. at a total cost of $.'>.>>>, as against 23145 words
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Advertisement160 1928-06-20 11 The Best Dance Bands of Britain and 'America make "His Master's Voice" Records The name His Master's Voice on a Dance Record is your assurance of its being the best obtainable. All the jfIRA popular successes and every *S)! style of playing are reprcSArV. sented to suit all tastes. New160 words
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Advertisement312 1928-06-20 11 Raffles Hotel Rooms with Latest Sanitary Arrangements. Gril! Room unequalled in the Fast. TEA DANCES EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY DINER DANSANT EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY SATURDAY in the Finest and Cooleet Ball Room to SAKE McGUIRE'S ORCHESTRA SPECIAL ORCHESTRAL CONCERT Every Sunday, 9.15 p.m. Piano MONIA LITTER. SARKIES BROS.. Proprietors.312 words
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Article1074 1928-06-20 12 THE JAPANESE CASE. STATEMENT SUBMITTED TO GENEVA. On M.iy 88 the juukn Government submitted to the secretariat of t-'t-Leajrue of Nations .it Geneva statement setting forth the facts and circUOMlascM attendant on the recent collision between Japanese and Chinese troops at Tsinru). A copy of that1,074 words
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Article582 1928-06-20 13 American observer's IMPRESSIONS. Tkal nribe the .M.S-. ilony bearing in mind the cr > ci of t h< rcstrkrtion Pi Hamilton Institn Reaearch of il >vi rnnn Hrk Univci -ity. bearing behind the l'h.l>. I '...I' i ns of towi the F.M.S. i an i582 words
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Article131 1928-06-20 13 SINGAPORE VOLU NTEER CORPS. Programme of drills n to and fur Jam -'-I. 1928 Wednesday, June 2\k 3 i». n.. Drill Hall. Cadets K;i"!i li!-tili<'.iuii. Weapon Training. Thursday, .Juiu. 21, 3.15 p.m.. Drill Hall. r inforccmcati 80 jrardi rang*. Friday, Jane ">.l"> |..m.. Malay Drill Hall, Malay <'<>>.. Company Paraaa;131 words
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Advertisement2059 1928-06-20 14 i Assets over $8,000,000 S.C. Assurance in force over $30,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 27, Old Jewry. EC. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance2,059 words
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Advertisement584 1928-06-20 14 IS /-> i I HIGH STREET GENERAL STORE .".I and U, lIK.H BTOBT. We offer the pulilic PRIZE CUPS in various Designs Hijfh clmss E.l'.\.S. (Quality. CHEAP PRICES. STATE OF JOHORE IN THE BUPIEHV COURT AT JOHORE BAHRU. Miscellaneous Applit.ition No. 51 of 1927. In the Matter ol Mclion r.i584 words
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