The Straits Times, 28 November 1928
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The Straits Times
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Title Section13 1928-11-28 1 The Straits Times No. 28.950, SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1928, PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement31 1928-11-28 1 Milkmaid Swc*Uß«4 j S Full rr«*m Milk < I II tf W* k SCOTCH WHISKY Is? jw#^ wVrfV AV«^A A YY A llJlvl Sole Agents 6UTIIRiE e €b (Incorporated in Straits Settlemcnta)31 words
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Advertisement4 1928-11-28 1 MilUiuaid S'rriliztd > Natural Milk4 words
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Advertisement554 1928-11-28 2 Shipping Announcements P. 0. BRITISH INDIA ANB APGAR LINES 'Incorporated in England) *lAII. AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. rENINSITLAR AND ORIENTAL B.N. CO. >;NDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S COVKKNMKNT, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWAKDS FROM LONDON FCR CHINA AND JAPAN Tonnage due Sport MANTUA 11.000 Dee 1 •TRESK.LIAN554 words
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Advertisement571 1928-11-28 2 <<AUMU»i YlMfcN KAISHA) TO LONDON Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp i.nd Kettenlam Vessels Tonnage Due Sail t KITANO MARU 8,000 Dec. 6 7 t KAMO MARU 8,000 Dec. 20 21 KATORI MAKU 10,000 Jan. 8 4 tATSUTA MAKU ti.ooo Jan. 17 18 i KASHIMA MARU 10,000 Jan. 31 Feb. 1 HAKONE571 words
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Advertisement502 1928-11-28 2 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated In Australia) FOR BRISBANE, .578N8T JUTO MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND Regular monthly sailings by taa wellknown steamer MARELLA (7,878 tons) snd taa now m-tor Teasel, MALABAR (4.612 tons.) The sj. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins502 words
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Advertisement648 1928-11-28 2 at'sP. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. OF DATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland) Under contract with the NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 3G40, vyith sub-connections to Passage, Freight, Transhipment Marine Depts. aid Manager's Desk. Representatives for Singapore and Straits fetyements of the Official Tourist Bureau of ava. All information, detailed itineraries free648 words
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Advertisement545 1928-11-28 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated in England) REGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON. AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW.— MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND NORTH545 words
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Advertisement448 1928-11-28 2 THE SJAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated- vi .fiinjr. > BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. For Kretay, Trengganu, Kelantan, Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Sinfrora, Lncon. Sichon, Bandon, Kohsamui, I.anir-uan. Chumpun and Bangkok. Arrival Departure VALAYA In ,)ort Nov. 28 SUDDUADIB Dec. 2 Dec. C MALINI Dec. 3 Dec. 11! The steamers are fttted448 words
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Advertisement552 1928-11-28 3 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated In England) ELLERMAN" LINB PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE TO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT FREIGHT SERVICE OUTWARDS To Hong Kong, Shsnghal and Japan Due Spore s.s. CITY "F MADRAS Dec. IB s.s. CITY Of TIKIN Jan. 12 HOMEWARDS s.s CITY OF GLASGOW552 words
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Advertisement448 1928-11-28 3 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP UNE ROUND-THE-WORLD SERVICE NEW YORK and BOSTON via COLOMBO, PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLIS GENOA and MARSEILLES Arrive Leave Leave Spore Spore Penang President GarGcld In port Nov. 29 Dec. 1 President Hanison [)cc. 10 Dec. 18 Dec. 15 President Monroe Dec. 24 Dec. 27 Dec. 29 President Wilson448 words
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Advertisement533 1928-11-28 3 DUTCH MAIS Stoomvaart MaatschappiJ Nederland and Rotterdam Lloyd WEEKLY MAIL and PASSENGER SERVICE TO Geaoa Amsterdam Southampton Marseille Rotterdam Tonast* Lear* Spore Frinsss Juliana 8,100 S.MJi. Not. SO Tambora 6,600 R.L. Dee. 7 P. C. Hooft 14,600 S.MJJ. Dee. 14 Indrapoera 12,000 R.L. Dec. 21 Kon. der Ned. 8,200 S.M.N.533 words
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Advertisement354 1928-11-28 3 British-India Steam Nay. Co LTD. (APCAR LINE) For HONG KONG, AMOY, SHANGHAI, MOJI, KOBE and OSAKA S.S. TALMA Sailing December 5 This vessel excellent modern accommodation for first and second class passengers. For full particulars as to passage, etc., apply to ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO., LIMITED Hong Kong Bank Chambers. Tel.354 words
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Advertisement1008 1928-11-28 3 NEW "SEASON" PIANO, solid teakwood rase, mahogany polUhed, full iron frame, overstrung, German made. $480 or $20 monthly instalments. SEASON CO., LTD., 11l sad lit. NORTH RRHIftJC ROAD. What do you know about the MILK you drink? THAT is a most important question but one not easily answered. Most people1,008 words
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Article1208 1928-11-28 4 MODERN PROGRESS IN AFGHANISTAN. By Ronald G. Wild, the special correspondent of The Daily Mail, who has been studying in Kabul the dramaitc changes made in Afghanistan by King Amanullah. Paghman (Afghanistan). Picture, if you can, a man of the inhospitable mountains of the East. At1,208 words
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Article652 1928-11-28 4 The Famous Charge on The Film. One of the most glorious feats of arms in the military annals of Great Britain the famous Charge of the l.i-.ht Brigade at Balaclava —was re-enacted with every semhlance of realism st AMershot on Nov. 1. The Ki!m correspondent of the Daily652 words
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Article133 1928-11-28 4 CITY SHARKS." Admiral's Warning to Retired Officers. A warning to retired Service officers against City business sharks was mounded by Admiral Sir Reginald Tupper in :<|>eech at tho Royal United Service Institution, Whitehall. He was speaking on the part of the retired officer in the future of the Empire. He133 words
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Advertisement324 1928-11-28 4 SIOTLAMTS js^Sm LEADING SPIRIT. M W/ W/ PUREST OF THE PURE— }&&B*^ ilistilleil in ih. h<-ari oC the Highlands tf^ hum iionifii!"*'! barley ana par* |0». v 'I 11 XXI) HACKI.K" i> mori- than good \%^Mfi^St& (£^>\^y Acciil h l 'M SIME, DARBY 1 SOUND ADVICE TO MOTORISTS! Use FERROBIT324 words
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Advertisement345 1928-11-28 4 THE CHRIST MAT, OJFT THK WORT!) IS GIVING i ill "How lovely yH ...it'saDuofold!" D t l|»|P' y°u could ask your friends which, of ail gifts B §|jj'jj they'd most prof ;r they'd choose a Parker Duofold unhesitatingly. But since you can't K^trTjlfmJßj] ask why, choose a Duofold just the345 words
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Article1043 1928-11-28 5 WILSON, THE SUPREME HYPOCRITE. CLEMENCEAU'S "VOICE OF VENGEANCE." Karl Nowak, one of the ablest of the German historians, has produced in his pew book, Versailles," a full-throated hymn of hate against the Allies. It is no less savage because it is written in a vein of1,043 words
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Advertisement453 1928-11-28 5 PRIME FRESH BEEF AND LAMB You may be disappointed if you don't PHONE 3500 FRESH FOOD AND Refrigerating Co., Ltd. 233-5, ORCHARD RD. L^OR adequate protection against ■F collisions or traffic damage, your car i should be equipped with a Weed Bumper and a set of Weed Fender Guards. Ask453 words
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Advertisement336 1928-11-28 5 B*^sjs>fsjsasjssjsss^s^Bsssjsssjsss>afffsssssssssj Vivid colourings, n smart patterns, remarkable wearing qualities, and best of all, moderate prices, have won for Interwoven Socks a world leadership! Meneverys where acknowledge Interwoven "the best sock made." You can buy them almost everywhere. Made by the world's largest manuI /(usurers of men's hosiery n c Ooe336 words
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Advertisement363 1928-11-28 5 WHITEAWAY'S Have just unpacked a large selection of fancy dress costumes for CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR REVELS Louis XV O.S. $35.00 Rajah M.&O.S. $22.50 Apache O.S. $17.50 Jester M. $21.00 Indian M. $17.50 Pirate M. $21.50 Cow Boy M.&O.S. $18.50 French Artist O.S. $32.50 Coster O.S. $23.50 Future Man M.363 words
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Article1854 1928-11-28 6 A TYPICAL FIGURE. THE AMERICAN PRESS OF TO-DAY. A few weeks ago, when the Paris n>. I preservative of the Hearst newspaper! I was arrested, and subjected to un inquisition concerning his cabling to N>?w York I the text of the Anglo-Fiench naval at;iec-l f iiient, he told the1,854 words
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Article343 1928-11-28 6 WHY HAROLD LLOYD ADOPTED THEM. "The part of Tess' little brother was well done by Master Kurold Lloyd, who demonstrated that he haa a dramatic instinct which will doubtless carry him on to success in the histrionic art." This, in the Wor'd-Herald," was the first Press343 words
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Advertisement365 1928-11-28 6 Giioose Glaxo for your Baby Your Baby's future health depends on your choice of his food. You must choose the food you know h best, for you dare not endanger your Baby'a progress by experimenting. Be guided by the experience of the great number of doctors, nunes and mothers who365 words
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Advertisement282 1928-11-28 6 Listless Children need the Life of YEAST Modern foods are over refined J^SS* jißs and under nourishment in nlarm- xf/fSjßwSmj&l ingly common. For children in Uv^^^HaHal ;^9 particular, healthful diet cannot ~*k<yjßßWal| j£m be over-e«timated. L 'wl^H R7 I YEAST in the convenient form Jf '/JbL I of YEASTON TABLETS,282 words
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Article1105 1928-11-28 7 HIS CONVERSION TO ISLAM. Apart from certain nursery experiences connected with crawling under beds and bumping my head on the floor, my earliest outdoor recollection belongs to my second year (writes Lord Headley, the eminent engineer and President of Jthe Uritish Muslim Society, in T. I'.'s Weekly).1,105 words
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Advertisement94 1928-11-28 7 SIMPLICITY I Gas cookers are clean, ever ready for ut>e and precisely controlled by theiw taps. Preferring this simplicity to muddle, nearly six million hornet use gas for cooking. 4 GAS The Servani of Progress Wt >■;■■ ■■■rfnt aaMi mi >* *ny uu tfgm. A later *< tit *ddmi below94 words
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Advertisement249 1928-11-28 7 No need to SUFFER feßjaaw j. Tyl _t2laaiSm2msj samL Don't suffer any longer from lame back or the agony of lumbago. An application of CHAMBERLAIN'S PAIN BALM will ease the pain at once and bring prompt relief and comfort. This wonderful liniment has no equal for banishing muscular inflammation and249 words
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Advertisement232 1928-11-28 7 RESPONSIVENESS i r^j I DURANT If you're the sort of <1 river who likes i' to feel a lightning-like r<"spon;*e to the slightest touch of the ar<<l«iI ator jiK*t irv a Dnnmt r "(>.V\ FEDERATES MOTORS. Hontll »rrrn mmmii hi him iai hh:ii >.%• .1 i ro I nmnMM Without232 words
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Advertisement581 1928-11-28 8 ALHAMBRA c TAN CHENG KEE CO., LTD., Proprietors. SEASON Commencing November 28 In the Second Show at 9 p.m. THE LATEST EMPIRE NEWS METROPOLIS UFA Super-Production A Uni(|iip Masterpiece of the screen totally different from anything you have ever seen In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. TOM TYLER in581 words
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Advertisement109 1928-11-28 8 SURINA THEATRE North Bride- Koad. Th.jne \o. 289. THE BI(; ENTERTAINMENT IS HERE From Wednesday, Nov.-mber 28 to Tuesday. December 4, 1928. NIGHTLY at 9 REGINALD DENNY in GOOD MORNING JUDGE (His Very Best) This time appearing as a scion of wealth no can't pay his fine when brought before109 words
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Advertisement332 1928-11-28 8 FOR THREE NIGHTS From Monday. November 26* AN AI.I.KOX TIIKKE-KKATI'RE PBOG—Ulin AT THE APOLLO CINEMA GKYLANG In the Second Show at !t p.m. ROMANCE, I.AI (.lITKK AMI THRILLS in a xlory •>( the underworld SQUARE CROOKS Supported by A VKKY ll— JtlOUfl COMEDY DRAMA Featuring MADGI BKI.I.VMV VERY CONFIDENTIAL Jn332 words
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Article182 1928-11-28 9 I 80. V> idnisd.-iy, N'n ember IS 11. W. l«i.l>. a.m.. Mb II JO p.m., 9.3. C. v. Boustead's and Bornec i lohore v. Malays, i.. a, .Mt;;., S.C.C. ■.iitcmbiT 29 H. W. Ui'il a.m.. 10.1. >ard mail closes 1 p.m. d mail closes 6 p.m. S<182 words
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Article223 1928-11-28 9 TTsiaisisij. Nov. 28. Ships nlonsside the Wharves or expected In arrire. Urn I. HARBOIR l.iirhter No. 2, A.P.C in, \V2fl. Iris, Wai I'imlari. Kijanfr. 0 I Wharf War Krishna 1 .il Wharf Bea Ball*, Lfh. Peningat. Patrai, Shark, AtUka. I BHCU !N DRY DOCKS. Pafltr. Knir Cuan,223 words
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Article167 1928-11-28 9 To-«(a> i ftad Randon V'al 2 p.m N< 'irehari 2 p.m i Trengganu iag) 2 p.m. aa, Moluccas and I> 1 1 > H:m Ho Guan) 3 p.m. trn and Western India 3 p.m. I, Pladjoc 4 Palembang 3 p.m. ■■4 N. West SnmaI p.m Lpl I167 words
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SHARE MARKET REPORTS.
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Article91 1928-11-28 9 Singapore, Nov. 28. Rubber.—Local 29*'< cents per lb. Dull. London £236 Rubbers.- Quiet. Kempaa 2.07Vi-2.15. Mining. -Quiet. Kuchais 1.67-1.70, Malayn Cms 7:';-75'.- cents, Pennwats 89-92>£ cents. Kuyoti 88V>-38 cents, Petalings 4.90-i, Putehs 1.5G 1 -l.fi.V-, Runtaus prcf. 1.:t7UIH Rantaus ord. I.UVi-I.WVs, Hong Kntts CM4-M cents, Uln91 words
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Article189 1928-11-28 9 Singapore, Nov. 28. London.— Rul.ber 8 U-16d., unchanged. Local 2'J't cents. London. Tin £230, up 12s. 6d. Local SIIH..IH for 200 tons. Mining.— Steady. Sungei Way 3.30-3.40, Klang Kiver 3.50-: i.GO. Penawat 89-91 eenta, Kuchai l.fH'j -1.7(1, I'lu Klang IG-18 cents prem., Hong Fatt 34-36 cents,189 words
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Article252 1928-11-28 9 Tired of the World And Her Fame. New York. A well-known woman author, tired of the world, which she bitterly criticised und tired also of her own fame has committed suicide after giving her relatives a week's notice of her intentions. Miss Frances Newman was the author252 words
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Article243 1928-11-28 9 The Modern Method Of Sterilisation. It is int.- vest ir.K to note, says Eastern Engineering, the atUntion being given to the subject of swimming baths ard tfca ranjri'r to tho public health involved in the continuance of the ordinary an<! insanitary nwtfeoda of filling up a bath243 words
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Article34 1928-11-28 9 The M. M. P»ul Lecat is due here from Saigon on Thursday at 7 a.m. and will prolihI>I> sail t hi- same day at :i p.m. f»r VI, miI. I'lln'Uti. Purt Siiid and Marseilles.34 words
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Article114 1928-11-28 9 Kerosene Oil.— Per unit of 8 Imp. rls. I shell 5.60, Flan 5.85, Dragon B.W, Crown (8 gis. in tina) b.ZM, Crowa gl». in drams) 4 90, Crow (8 fls. in Una) 6.06, Croat gls. in drum») 4.75. DeToe's Imp. Brilliant 2 tina 1..60, Sylvan Arrow 6.20,114 words
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64 1928-11-28 9 Tone of Market Steady, quiet. Latest Cable London Spot Sheet 8 s »d. per lb. New York Spot Sheet G. cent* 17H per lb. R.S.S. equal to Standard, Q.C.F. Standard K.S.S. Standard R.S.S. on Tender Spot toot I)-c. Jan.-Mai April-JuiK-Buyers 29 29 !i 2964 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article462 1928-11-28 9 Val. Pd. Buyers Seller! £1 £1 Asani Kumliani; £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 1 1 Batang Pudang 1 1 Butu Caves 1 .76 Bukit Aranr £1 t'l Burmah Malay n £1 Chenderiang 1 1 Chin Chin £1 £1 Eastern Siam £1 £1 Haad V.-.i 1 1 llitam Tin 1 I462 words
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Article226 1928-11-28 9 fat Pd. Buyer. S*lkn 2 2 Al-x. Brick. Prefs. 2.02V4 iMPf 2 2 Alex. Brick. Ords. 2.50 2.6U 11 1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 6.0.0 6.5.0 Canadian X:i K lcs 12 13,6 1 1 Central Engine 0.50 0.65 1 1 Cycle and Carriage 0.40 O.SO ,os. 10s. l>u(T Development X226 words
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Article117 1928-11-28 9 U. Bng. 8 p.c. 1,226,600 1% prem. Spore Cold Storage 7 p.c. deb. of 1926 red. 1931-86 106 110 Singapore Municipal 6 p.e. of 1901 red. 1930 11,878,000 par. B% pram. Singapore Municipal 4Vi p.c of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 96 par. Singapore Municipal 44 p.c. of117 words
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Article400 1928-11-28 9 Fraser and Co. and l.yall and Evatt'a qootatlona. Tc-day'i Prices Prater Lyall Co. Evatt fVllenby ($1) 1.47% 1.55 1.35 1.40 \lor Clajah <$1> 1.10 l.::(> 1 .00 1.20 a, HiUm (fl) 2.00 2M 2.00 2.26 Kuning ($1 1 Mi 0.40 n.-.n Mt !Vm. Malay (|Z) Z.4U 2.60 2.40400 words
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Article59 1928-11-28 9 Henderson, Helm and Company, Inc., New York, send us the following cable, dat/d Nov. 27, their quotations being in gold dollar cents closing bid prices Rubber Exchanges sales to-day 775 tons. December 17.00, January 17.70, February 17.90. March 18.10, April 18.40, May 18.50, June 18.60, July 18.70. To-day's59 words
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Article52 1928-11-28 9 From China and Japan, by Khyber, due at Singapore 6 p.m. to-day. Fiom Indo-China, by Paul Lecat, due at Singapore 7 a.m. to-morrow. From China and Japan, by Santos Maru, due at Singapore to-morrow. From Europe (London mails despatched on Nov. 8) by, Manlun, ctu<- (it PWMag t?52 words
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Article83 1928-11-28 9 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, Nov. 27. Foreign exchanges are t Amsterdam 12.07%, Athens 375, Berlin 20.36, Bombay Is. 6 l-32d.. Brussels 34.89, Bucharest 805 1 Buenos Aires 47 15-32, Copenhagen 18.19, Geneva 25.18. Helsingfors 192*t, Hong Kong 2s. o><d.. Kobe Is. 0 1546 d.. Lisbon 108 hi Madrid 30.07',.83 words
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Article38 1928-11-28 9 By d»r Ned«rl»nd«n Ulcnga "j«rim»i Christian Hnyfuii Iphinx Mm S'powe \jom4»» Out. 10 Not. 12 Oct. 2S Not. 17 Oct. 28 Not. 10 Not. 2 Not. 23 Nov. 1 Not. 2C Not. 1 Not. J<?38 words
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Article688 1928-11-28 9 (The following novels have been added t< Raffles Library during the past fortni-ht Ayres, Ruby M.- The Family. Karcynska Countess— Milly Comes to Tawa. Burringer Leslie. Joris of the Back. Barrtagtaa, tThe Empress of Hearts. Bveding, F. Tin Six Proud Walkers. Begbie, Harold.— BlacV Rent. Hello,-, Hilaire.— But688 words
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Article64 1928-11-28 9 Programme of Drills up to and foi Sunday, Dec. 2 Friday, Nov. 30, 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall S.V.C. Band, Band Practice. Saturday, Dec. 1, 2.30 p.m., Bukit Timar Range, Malay Company Casuals, Musketry Classification 2.30 p.m., Farrer Range Units S.V.C, Bromhcad Matthews Shieli Competition. Sunday, 7.30 a.m.,64 words
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Article108 1928-11-28 9 Mr. (huu Ah Kow and family thank thci> relatives anil friends who so kindly a' tended the funeral of'the late Mrs. Chi: Tye Nam. on November 2fi. IMS, and thos who sent wreaths, letters of condolence etc. Messrs. Tan Seng Kiang, Tan Seng Watt. Tai Chye Liang. Soh (hye108 words
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Advertisement17 1928-11-28 9 CAITHNESS. --On November 21, 1U28, Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to IK.n.U, wife of Captain F. Catthnau, a <lnr«ht<17 words
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Advertisement670 1928-11-28 9 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other ClassiBed Advts., see paice 16. WANTS. FOR SALE. ETC. WORK WANTED i..r CntOMM cook I a boy. 218, Orchard Road, 1st iloor. BOARD RESIDENCE, two lingla rooms Yo uil ,.i)w.: ,.-ij!s. Traaiport Central, m, UOAltO RESIDENCE, doabll room with trandak, central, transput;, tennis, garage. $i, Straits Timaa.670 words
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Page 9 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous78 1928-11-28 9 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandang Kerban Station. (By Courtesy nf Government Health Offirr For the 24 Horn ending *t Midnifht on No>. 27. Deg. Slav, "hitiic temperature 89.1 F. Min. shade teirperature 7."..;, Mun -.hade temperature Ml K. Max. sun radiation |(i V. Min. i:ra<ix radiation 72 F. ■m i.-t; -laiure Max.78 words
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1175 1928-11-28 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 23. "ENEMIES OF SOCIETY." They are often dissuaded from industry on the preposterous and in sincere excuse that if they were industrious they would be taking the bread out of some poor girl's mouth. As if anybody who did a fair day's work for1,175 words
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Article36 1928-11-28 10 Captain and Mrs. J. Daly were host I and hostess at an "At Home" given on Friday afternoon in the Lower Perak Club at Teluk Anson in honour of the arrival of the Rev. Nigel Williams.36 words
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Article33 1928-11-28 10 His Highness the Sultan of Perak, who is Honorary Colonel-in-Chief of the Regiment, has given the officers of the Perak section of the M.V.I, permission to wear Perak buttons of the First Class.33 words
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Article34 1928-11-28 10 The Leader of Allahabad forecasts the appointment of Sir K. V. Reddi, .exMinister of the Madras Government, as the successor to Mr. S. Srinivasa Sastri, Agent in South Africa of the Government of India.34 words
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Article16 1928-11-28 10 Mr. D. A. Bishop, Principal of Raffle: Institution, Singapore, is due back fron eave next week.16 words
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Article17 1928-11-28 10 Mr. Justice Deane is acting senio puisne judge during the absence on leav< A Mr, Justice Sproule.17 words
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Article18 1928-11-28 10 The 80th birthday of the famou: SVagnerian opera singer, Lotte Lchmann us celebrated throughout Germany or *Jov. 23.18 words
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Article26 1928-11-28 10 The marriage of Miss A. M. Barnet tc Hr. Alex. Macintyre, of Kcrling Estate vill take place at the Prpsbyteriar "hurch, Penangr, on Saturday, Dec. 1.26 words
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Article25 1928-11-28 10 Mr. A. Caldccott, Secretary for Posta' \rlairs. S.S. and .M.S., is in Singapore m official business. Yesterday afternoon le visited the wireless station at Seletar25 words
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Article24 1928-11-28 10 Baron Tanaka, the Prime Minister ol lapan, has completely recovered from hi: llness, states a Tokio cable, and attendee arious ceremonies following the Enhronement.24 words
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Article28 1928-11-28 10 Colonel Basil Seth Ward, Secretary of the branch of the British Legion at Albury, Surrey, and formerly of the Indian Army, collapsed and died while walking to church.28 words
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Article33 1928-11-28 10 The first appearance of the new flag of the Empress of Japan will be witnessed when Her Majesty leaves the Kyoto Palace for Tokio, in a separate cortege to that of the Emperor.33 words
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Article29 1928-11-28 10 Sir Leslie Wiison, Governor of Bombay, and Lady Wilson leave for England on Dec. 8. Sir Frederick Sykes, Governordesignate, and Lady Sykes are expected to arrive on Dec. 7.29 words
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Article26 1928-11-28 10 Mr. A. A. L. Parson, C.I.E., I.C.S., Financial Commissioner of Railways, India, has been elected President of the Institute of Railway Accountants ami Auditors for 1928-29.26 words
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Article30 1928-11-28 10 Mr. G. R. Percy, Executive Engineer, P.W.D., and Principal of the Technical School at Kuala Lumpur, was the guest of his students and staff at a farewell function on Saturday.30 words
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Article32 1928-11-28 10 A Tokio cable reports the death of Mr. Juntaro Yumaoka, who was president ol the Nippon Electric Power Company and a director of four other big companies, including the Osaka Shoscn Kaisha.32 words
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Article38 1928-11-28 10 A message from Paris states that th» Minister of Finance, M. H. Cheron, says that the French Government is aware of a big: financial scandal whereby a Dutch company has swindled the State of 100,000,000 francs in taxes.38 words
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Article43 1928-11-28 10 The Bangkok Karn Muang states that a sum of Tcs. 25,000 has been sanctioned Tor local expenditure in connection with the eclipse of the sun in Siam next year. His Majesty the King proposes to go to Pattani Circle to witness the eclipse.43 words
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Article41 1928-11-28 10 Mr. V. G. Ezechiel, M.C.S., who ha? been acting as Auditor-General F.M.S., during the absence of Mr. G. P. Bradney, is leaving this week on furlough. He will be away about ten months and is expected* to return to Kuala Lumpur.41 words
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Article43 1928-11-28 10 Dr. H. B. Dodds has been posted to Sungei Patani as acting Health Officer Kcdah, in place of Dr. J. I. Baeza, who has assumed duties as State Surgeon, Kedah, the appointment recently held by Dr. D. Bridges, who has gone on leave.43 words
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Article48 1928-11-28 10 Mrs. Shave, who is a doctor, has been nominated to fill the vacancy caused in the Punjab Legislative Council by the resignation of Dr. C. A. Owen, a representative of the European and Anglo-Indian community. Mrs. Shave is the first woman to become a member of the Council.48 words
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Article47 1928-11-28 10 Dr. Chen Su Lan, of Singapore, will give an address at the Y.M.C.A. at K p.m. on Thursday, under the joint auspices of the Y.M.C.A. and the Chinese Christian Association, on impressions gained during his recent visit to the United States. Mr. Song Ong Slant* will preside.47 words
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Article44 1928-11-28 10 The engrairemcnt is announced of William Stanley Robinson, of Temian/ Renchonp: Estate, Muar, Johore, son of the late Major J. E. Robinson and Mrs. Jefferson, and Joan Cazenovc, younpci daughter of the late A. W. Lawford am! Mrs. Lawford, of Bronte Cottage, Lympstone, Devon.44 words
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Article46 1928-11-28 10 The Hon'ble Dr. A. L. Hoops, P.C.M.O., S.S., and hieut.-Colonel Hope-Faulkner, the acting Inspector General of Prisons, arrived in Malacca by steamer on Saturday, and arc expected to return to Singapore to-day. Dr. Hoops has been inspecting the site of the new General Hospital at Malacca.46 words
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Article51 1928-11-28 10 Mr. Lin Cow Nam, representativo of the Nationalist Finance Minister at Nanking who is touring Malaya explaining the Rehabilitation Short Term Loan, was in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday when a reception was accrded to him by the Selanfroi Chinese Chamber of Commerce when Mr. Lin explained the objects of the51 words
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Article92 1928-11-28 10 The Hon. Mr. J. Lomie, British Resident, Selangor, and Mrs. Lomie visiteo St. John's Institution yesterday morning when the school bade farewell to them They were received by the Director, Bro Lewis, and staff and later the Britisl' Resident inspected the school cadet corps on the padang. Bro. Lewis, on92 words
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Article107 1928-11-28 10 Our Penang correspondent telegraphs that at yesterday's meeting of the Municipal Commission, Mr. J. H. Pedlow stated that Mr. J. Black, Protector of Chinese, Penang, had resigned from the Commission on his trarsfer to Singapore at an early date. Mr. Pedlow said they were sorry to lose Mr. Black just107 words
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Article806 1928-11-28 10 SUN BATHING. Now that the rains arc upon us there seems to be a general determination to make the best possible use of all the sunlight that comes our way. Every Sunday the Swimming Club becomes a lounge foe towel-draped figures sunning themselves in a variety806 words
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Advertisement145 1928-11-28 10 I~***: /'jlll'tti I Virginia v CIGARETTES WD.Cr H.O.Wills. Bristol lanoorifWhen you have decided upon your Costume get in touch with us. MADE TO ORDER READY TO WEAR. FANCY DRESSES PM (HKISTM AS AMI OIHER FESTIVITIES. JOHN UTTLE CO., LTD. (Incorporated In England) SINGAPORE. PENANG AND KUALA LUMPUR. TREASURE "Where your145 words
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Advertisement86 1928-11-28 10 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT In the Second Show at 9. Ufa Super Production METROPOLIS with special spectacular scenes, gigantic structural building, etc., etc. Directed by FRITZ LANG. Featuring BRIGETTE HELM and GUSTAV FROHLICH. Along with Latest Empire News. First Show at 7.30 A Real Red-Blooded Western Drama LIGHTNING LARIATS Featuring TOM TYLER86 words
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Article809 1928-11-28 11 MORE RESTFUL NIGHT. TEMPERATURE LOWER: STRENGTH MAINTAINED. PRINCE OF WALES TO RETURN. Hi' MMfcM tmmti from I>uckine- i .'•.mi I'iii'.ii jrcatcnhf raatataad more Mirini; ten regard las thi* eoariii:i>n vi the Kta| arhaac i!lur>*. v.liirli han mv lasted a week, baa wiiwl sik-.'i uxiet) :m.l809 words
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Article51 1928-11-28 11 RUMOURS OF ILLNESS DENIED. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, Nov. 27. The Admiralty announces that the ("ommander-in-Charge of the America and West Indies Station reports that the rumours appearing in the Press as to the illness of Prince George are entirely incorrect. His Royal Highness is in excellent51 words
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Article187 1928-11-28 11 Terms of Reference Not let Settled. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADII)] Rugby, Nov. 27. Mr. Churchill, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, was questioned in the House of Commons regarding the composition of the proposed committee on reparations. He replied that the personnel and terms of reference of the committee had187 words
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Article130 1928-11-28 11 Learning More of Common Problems. [REUTER TELEGRAM] La Union, Salvador, Nov. 27. Mr. Hoover was received with distinguished attention on his arrival. In replying to an address at Amnpala, he declared that by touring Central and South America ho would learn more of the common problems ofReuter - 130 words
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Article87 1928-11-28 11 American Labour Approves Of Quota Provision. [RKUTKB TELXGftAM] Now Orleans, Nov. 27. The report of the conu:iitt:-p of t.h» Convention of the American Federation af l.alinur advocates the ntoudoa of thmiota immigration system to J-atin America, the West Indies, the Philippines and Canada. A motion was adopted at87 words
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Article80 1928-11-28 11 British Sympathy Appreciated In Berlin. [TRANS-OCEAN VIA PAN-ASIA] Berlin, Nov. 27. The British Admiralty's sympathy in the death of Admiral von Scheer has created a favourable impression in Berlin. Admiral Beatty published a striking tribute to his adversary of Jutland in a London paper, and similar tributes80 words
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Article50 1928-11-28 11 Iwaki, Nov. 23. The Communist trial at Osaka was resumed on Friday morning in camera. The defendants were disorderly and 92 were ordered out of court. Four of the counsel for the defence doclinid lo represent their clients further, it is feared that the accused will hunro.strikc.50 words
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Article67 1928-11-28 11 Paris, Nov. 23. Speaking at the opening sitting of the National Economic Council, M. Poincare insisted on the formation of a Superior Council for air development and the management of aerial lines. He said thai the Government could not leave commercial aeronautics in a state of uncertainty67 words
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Article227 1928-11-28 11 BRITAIN'S POSITION. DECREASE IN PERSONNEL SINCE 1914. [itEUTER TELEGRAM] London, Nov. 27. In tiic House of Commons, at question tfam, Mr. W. C. BrUgWMB, First Lord of th:; .\c!i\'r;ilty. fBTI the followlag IgUH regarding the personnel of the chief navies at July 31, 1914, and July 3!,Reuter - 227 words
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Article131 1928-11-28 11 Police Protection for Grand' Jury. [REUTER TELEGRAM] New York, Nov. 27. The authorities have at length instituted proceedings for the apprehension of the murderers of Mr. Arnold Rothstein, the well-known racing man, who was shot while walking in the street on\the 4th instant. After the grand juryReuter - 131 words
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Article75 1928-11-28 11 Graf Zeppelin (o Make Flight In 1930. [reuter telegram] Berlin, Nov. 27. Dr. Erkcner, commander of the Graf Zeppelin, and Dr. N'anscn conferred with the Ministry of Transport, and it was decided that the Graf Zrppnlin will be flown over tho North Polo for scientific purposes duringReuter - 75 words
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Article91 1928-11-28 11 New Co'ours for Ladies And Gentlemen." (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Nov. 23. At the BMtttK of the Municipal Commission, yesterday, amended bye-laws were introduced for the better control of tho registration and destruction of dogs. The main change, Mr. J. H. Pedlow said, was that bitches91 words
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Article92 1928-11-28 11 [REl'TER TELEGRAM] New York, Nov. 27. The directors of the National City Bank have recommended to the stockholders of $50,000,000 worth of stock that the issue of $10,000,000 of this be used to increase the capital from $90,000,000 to $100,000,000. The sum of $35,000,000 will be added toReuter - 92 words
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Article91 1928-11-28 11 [t:c.«N.<i.<>CEVN VIA PAM-Af>T*l Geneva, Nov. 27. At the Conference on Economic Statistic?, the Dutch ds'.egates asked for the exclusion of production figures from [the Dutch East InHies on the ground that > publicity would be harmful to industry. The debate revealed great difficulties in the way of carrying91 words
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Article203 1928-11-28 11 BRITISH COMMENT. RESTRICTING TRADE TO THE COAST. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, Nov. 27. A circular ngnitag the Chinese tariff proposals ha 3 been received by tho Far East section of the Manchester Ch.-'.mbci of Commerce from the British Chambei of Commerce in Shanghai. Commenting on the circular, theReuter - 203 words
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Article244 1928-11-28 11 Calcutta on Singapore's Grievance. At the conclusion of a leading article on the recent public meeting in Singapore to protest against the attempt to saddle this Colony with an unjustified share of the cost of the defence works here, the Statesman says It may be argued that Singapore244 words
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Article67 1928-11-28 11 Spirit of Australia Badly Damaged. [REUTER TELEGRAM] Athens, Nov. 27. Capt. Hurley cabled yesterday evening that he is in hospital with a wound in the head. The aeroplane was badly damaged, and it will be impossible to continue the flight. Cnpt. Huilry'n machine. The Spirit of AustraliaReuter - 67 words
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Article98 1928-11-28 11 Dcath-Roll of 58 Around Dutch Coast. [RJCUTEK TELSGBAlt] Ghent, Nov. 27. Floods arc serious around Termonde. The villages of Grembergen and Moerseke are completely under water, which, in Fome places, is 65 inch-as deep. Amsterdam, Nov. 27. The death-roll around the coast of Holland during the week-end98 words
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Article36 1928-11-28 11 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, Nov. 27. The latest returns show the number of unemployed in Great Britain as 1,364,400, being 16,242 more than in the previous week and 238,146 more than a year ago.36 words
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Article40 1928-11-28 11 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, Nov. 27. The fleet repair ship Resource was launched at Vickers, Armstrong and Co.'s yard at Barrow by Mrs. Headlam, wife of Lieut.-Col. C. Headlam, Parliamentary nnd Financial Secretary to the Admiralty.40 words
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Article107 1928-11-28 11 FINAL RESULT OF ELECTION. [REUTER TELEGRAM] Wellington, Nov. 27. The final state of the parties, following the General Election, is as follows Reform Party (Government), 29 Sir Joseph Ward's United Party, 27 Labour, 19 Independents, 5. Three independent members are pledged to support Sir Joseph Ward. The stateReuter - 107 words
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Article132 1928-11-28 11 Faithful Service for 100 Years. [BRITIBH IMPERIAL RATIO] Rugby, Nov. 27. The recent disaster to the lifeboat at Rye, in which 17 lives were lost, was recalled by a question put in the House of Commons by Lieut.-Comdr. J. M. Kenworthy (Lab., Hull, Central) as to the position132 words
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Article391 1928-11-28 11 CANTON POLICEMEN EXECUTED. JOINED FORCE TO SPREAD COMMUNISM. Canton, Nov. 6. The military authorities have executed 20 policemen who were found to be Communists. These men recently joined the police force with the avowed object of. spreading Red propaganda in the ranks. Thanks to excellent intelligence work the plot was391 words
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Article136 1928-11-28 11 [TRANS-OCEAN VIA PAN-ASIA] Berlin, Nov. 27. Thirty Chinese students have arrived. They will join various educational institutions. London, Nov. 27. Germany has bought £383,000 worth of gold bars. The Financial News criticises the Reichsbank policy and advocates restriction of loans. Athens, Nov. 27. The Greek Government136 words
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Article262 1928-11-28 11 SAFETY AT SEA. WIRELESS OPERATORS' POSITION. USE OF AUTOMATIC' APPARATUS. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, Nov. 27. Sir Robert Thomas (Lib., Anglesey) asked the President of the Board of Trade, in the House of Commons, whether, with a view to affording wireless operators on board ships a262 words
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Article174 1928-11-28 11 Confusion in Penang Supreme Court. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Nov. 28. In the Supreme Court, yesterday, Mr. Justice Stevens heard v suit in which Dollah bin Mohamed suad a Chine:;« nonia, named Yeoh Chai Loan, for repossession of certain land in Bayan Lepas. Plaintiff stated174 words
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Article81 1928-11-28 11 Saigon, Nov. 2.3. Strasburg celebrated with enthusiasm the 10th anniversary of the entrance of the French troops. There was a grand military review and the whole of the civilian societies marched past General Gouraud, who attended the opening of the I niversity. The diir'vr of Dr. h.nnoru causa81 words
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Article54 1928-11-28 11 [RKCTER TELEGRAM] Pamma, Nov. 27. The coffee crop in Cartago Province, Costa Rica, has been ruined by a storm, which stripped the trees. Th<- (government will probably have to re-estaMish the small grower* financially. Cartago coffee fetches good prices in the London and Hr.mburg markets, where itReuter - 54 words
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Article48 1928-11-28 11 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, Nov. 27. The Postmaster-General announces that, owing to the suspension of certain connecting air services abroad, tho letter air mail services to Denmark, Sweden and Norway and the air parcel services to Denmark and Sweden have been suspended until further notice.48 words
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Article34 1928-11-28 11 Saigon, Nov. 23. A diplomatic conference for the organisation of international exhibitions signed a convention deciding that general exhibitions :.hall only take place every tw> years. The expression hors contours will be abolished.34 words
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Article30 1928-11-28 11 [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, Nov. 27. General Booth is out «f danger and the doctors have every hope for his complete recovery. No further bulletins will be issued.Reuter - 30 words
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Article140 1928-11-28 12 QUEENSLAND OUTCLASSED. BOWLERS IN FORM AT BRISBANE. (From .iir Own Correspondent) Sydney, Nov. 27. Tin- M.('.<'. naMtad little difficulty in obtaining the seven outstanding Queensland wickets when the game at Brisbana was resumed this morning. The only players who caused any trouble were Lit.stei. uhi. scored 59140 words
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Article180 1928-11-28 12 .hircline and Hammond Impress. Mi. (1. Macartney, the great Australian ciicketcr. -ay- tlia' up to the pnaaal the M.C.C. team's battinv' baa shown tremendous strength. Jardinc ud Manunond have made a magnificent II." he .^ays, "and the Surrey •mateur bids fair to rival A. C. M.a laren180 words
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Article118 1928-11-28 12 Sequel to Overdue Instalments. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kiiala Lumpur, Nov. Tl" Cyek and arriage Co., Ltd., :ip-ix-1.-l MKcaatfully to-da> betore the Court af Appeal, now sitting in Kuala Lumpu;-, judgment ol the Sercmban Court >ht>m in the case in which Siow Ah Kow cinir.u-d for tho118 words
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Article181 1928-11-28 12 Lloyd"* Register cf Shipping for the year 1 !<li7-12r4 indicates that the Society's ni have shown a marked increase owr tbOM tiic previous twelve month", mainly attributable to the depression the coal strike in the preceding to the demand for oil tank vessels. The new vessels181 words
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Article97 1928-11-28 12 Tin- following is the report of the Flying Club for the MMh i nded Nov. 24 Total Flying time. 12 hours Solo, 1 Hour r>o mm. Dual, 7 hours 20 mm. Air Kxp irncr, J hours 15 mm.; Joy US mm. •.it her m very much against97 words
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Article57 1928-11-28 12 of. lain Kuala i.umpur squatters who occupied a portion of romp mining land b.-longint; to Mr. V:: Ton^ Sen at Anipanp, near Kuala Lumpur, were withdrawn yesterday, Mr. Mnllik. <m behalf of Mr. Eu Tone Ben, •tatiac that the Coll^rtor of I^and Revcmul.;ni mcUmI to issuo temporary liccncfs in Hi.s,-57 words
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Article729 1928-11-28 12 METHODS OF DECIDING CHAMPIONSHIP. In view of the latest scheme of determining positions in the County Cricket Ihampioiwhip, it is of interest to note the many and various ex|a'iinitnts that have been tried. When the Championship was begun in 187;{, the method employed was that the smallest number729 words
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Article146 1928-11-28 12 Questions at Coining Municipal Meeting. A meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners will be held on Friday. The following questions will be asked by Dr. K. K. Pathy: —What are the causes that contribute to the flooding of Orchard Koad and the Somerset Road-Grange Road area? Will146 words
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Article28 1928-11-28 12 In the Supreme Court this morning the action, Tan Boon Cheong trading as Bi«n Ho;> and Co. vs. Kian Heng Leng and <\.. was stated to have been settled.28 words
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Article44 1928-11-28 12 A uiberry is reported to have taken place on Kow Gun Rubber Estate, at the •M mile Buiifrsar Road, Kuala Lumpur >c.-teiday. the house of an employee being entered by three Chiiu-«e, wl.i. aaauaS with articles valued at $100. The poiico are making enquiries.44 words
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Article52 1928-11-28 12 According to the Sri Krung of Bangkok, the Siamese Ministry of the Interior has dismissed nine administrative officials in the provinces from their posts. This number includes Luang Sukol Raksa, the Deputy Governor of Phichitr. Misconduct or inefficiency on the part of the officials in question are the reasons for52 words
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Article632 1928-11-28 12 Easily Beaten by Weak Chinese Team. Disappointment awaited the spectator! at the charity match in aid of the St. Andrew's Mission Lift Fund played at the Stadium yesterday, when the 2nd Welch Regiment v/ere defeated by a weak i Chinese side in a somewhat uninteresting game. The Chines*632 words
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Article132 1928-11-28 12 Garrison (i.C. Mixed Foursomes. The following was the result ot the Mixed Foursomes, played on the Garriscn eourre yesterday Mn. W. H. Hanscll and T. S. B. N'icoll 14— 14U=29Vi Miss Hope-Falkner and Capt. ft. B, W. Savil» 4S— ll =32 Mis. I'crkins and Mai. A. F. Q. Perkins132 words
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Article33 1928-11-28 12 The Singapore Swimming Club championship (120 yards) will be contested on Sunday at 11 a.m. A Chinese living in Kuala Lumpur won the l>ifr sweep at the races in Taiping on Saturday.33 words
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Article657 1928-11-28 12 flayers 10-operation Wanted In Malaya. A corrospom'ent who believes that ignorance ol the laws rf P.usby i sible for many poor games in Malaya sends us some comments which will be read with interest by all players and supporters of the game. Most "rugger" players will admit .hat657 words
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Article67 1928-11-28 12 To Meet United Services On Saturday. Tho i*o!lov.ing XV will represent the Singapore Volunteer Corps against the United Services on Saturday Pto. Gttmeur three-quarters Gnr. I.ittUhalcs, Ptes. Price and Pinckney i-.rul Se:-.-l.t. Goldman (captain) halves I't;-s. McArthur and Robertson forwards: i'te. Canfond, Lan.-Cpl. Sturgess, Ptes. Clemonts, Skey.67 words
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Article217 1928-11-28 12 The President of the Cambridge University A.C. this season ii D. M. Wilson (Shrewsbury and King's), who takes the place of G. C. Weightman-Smith, now returned to South Africa. Wilson has the distinction of being a Blue for crosscountry as well as the three miles, but has not217 words
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Article11 1928-11-28 12 The amount of gold exported from the F.M.S. was 1,443 ounces.11 words
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Article52 1928-11-28 12 Intending students of the Y.M.C.A. School of Commerce are reminded that the new session will begin on Dec. 7 and that applications for admission should be sent in on or before D?c. 5. Those who have taken application blanks requested to fill them in and return lo the Y.M.C.A., Orchard52 words
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Article75 1928-11-28 12 The TawHU correspondent of the British North Borneo Herald says that Government passage-paid Chinese immigrants from South China continue to arrive and settle down in comfort. They are alt introduced by local land-owners and when they have found their feet will certainly take up land on their own. Application* for75 words
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Article21 1928-11-28 12 The amount of tin exported from the K.M.S. flurinj; tin- ten months ending <K-t. ,;o war 86,703 piculs. as aRainst 79,100,21 words
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Article389 1928-11-28 12 Share in Bankrupt's Profits I Claimed. Litigation over the sale of the Pembroke Rubber Kstate in I'erak was recalled in Mr. Justice Deane s court this morning, when Mr. W. J. Lingard sued the Official Assignee of the estate of Mr. K. 0. i D'Almeida. bankrupt. The389 words
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Article174 1928-11-28 12 Incident At Tanglin Barracks. j A lather sensational story is told of a 'midnight marauder who entered the quarters of Major Hodges, of the 2nd- Welch Regt., at Tanglin shortly after midnight. The intruder effected an entry to the i house, and went into the bedroom of a174 words
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Article130 1928-11-28 12 Messrs. K. A. N. Aiyer and Ngoh Kong Tiam, Klang, joint hon. secretaries of the farewell entertainment to Sir Malcolm Watson, M.D., LL.D., have addressed the following letter to Major H. Lockwood Stevens, secretary of the Ross Institute and Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Put- ney Heath130 words
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Article241 1928-11-28 12 After the close of play ;it the hist —it lng of the Club 157 games hail been completed with the following results In the Preliminary round of the Club Championship fifteeen sanies hove been ptayed with the following results Class Names G II I. ii Kam Woon241 words
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Article96 1928-11-28 12 The engagement is announced of Mr. C. V. Middleton, manager of hlectroiux, Ltd., Singapore, and Miss Dora E. Bridges, of the St. Andrew's Mission Hospital, Singapore, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Bridges, of New Barnet. Herts. A Hokien, Yap Talc Keng, aged 50, was remanded for a96 words
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Letter71 1928-11-28 12 "ALL-SUFFICIENT To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—There is one all-sufficient answer to your leader of to-day headed Safeguarding British Industiies!" (sic). It may be couched as a question :—lf:—If we do not buy goods ;'ro.n America, how can America buy goods from us ?—Yours, etc., FREE TRADE. Singapore,71 words
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Article89 1928-11-28 12 Police Establish Identity Of Victims. Ir the course of their into the Jalnn Sultan tragedy, the police .ucceded <n HHiaonihinn Ihe identity of the two murdered hinc..-. It now transpires that the men were not employees of Tan Kali Kee's, but were employed by a Chinese contractor89 words
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Article235 1928-11-28 12 Bank Compradore Robbed. One of th.' ino'it d;u:njf robl rk perpetrated in Shanghai recently was carried out on Nov. 13 in broad daylight, and so astounded were the hundieds of witnesses of the daylight hold-up in Ningpo Road that they stood in amazement, thus giving the armed235 words
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Article186 1928-11-28 12 Curious Shanghai Case. Protesting against a ju<U'>'s dadaion to return two little girls to n mother who helped to sell them into I life of degradation Senior Consul Deputy Steven.-; lodged the following protest against an action of Judge Shen in the Provisional Court al Shanghai on Nov.186 words
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Article53 1928-11-28 12 Metropolis," the great Ufa production, will be shown at the Alhambra fr.nu to-night. Good Morning, Judge," one of Reginald Denny's best comedies, will lie shown at the Surma from to-night. Tho Chaplin picture, A Dog's Life, will als'i be shown. There will be gnUaM of different pictures on53 words
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Article57 1928-11-28 12 [Niehi-Nichi Service] Tokio, Nov. 26. The Government has instructed Mr. Vada, who is representing Japan at the Nanking parleys, to continue negotiations regarding tariff revision and to cease dis:ussinff the Tsinan incident, which cannot be solved so long as China insists on a [late being fixed for57 words
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Article71 1928-11-28 12 No definite clues are available up to the present, says Monday's Times of Malaya, regarding Arumugam Chettiar, of Ipoh, who, it is believed, hao oeen kidnapped by Chinese bandits. Police search parties are, however, carrying on their investigations with reioubled vigour. Mr. Bum DftVer in Charge of Detect Perak, and71 words
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Article1393 1928-11-28 13 BIG ANGLO-CANADIAN COMBINES. (By A. W. Still.) [Copyright] London, Nov. 1. Mtfah Trade may be on the down grade we are constantly being assured that it is hut it seems to be capable of giving some tremendous kicks while dying. The opinion of big men in the1,393 words
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Article191 1928-11-28 13 How the New Service Is Controlled. The Dutch civil air service opened to East India is controlled by the Netherlands Indian Airways Co., with a capital of 5,000,000 guilders (about 4.415,000) i.nd an annual Netherlands Indian Government subsidy of 1,000,000 guilders l about £83,000). The shareholders, we191 words
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Article286 1928-11-28 13 How Criminals Betray Themselves To Police. Murderers are notoriously conceitej, and it is conceit that induces a criminal to tell the police his version of the crime either for the purpose of showing what v titu- villain he is, or because he thinks hf i.s clever enough286 words
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Article114 1928-11-28 13 Sir Hormusji Ardesir Wadia died at Romhay on Nov. 10. Sir Hormusji, who was 80 years old, had been ailing for the last two months. He was educated at Elphinstone College, Bombay and University College, London. In 1871, he wad called to the Bar, and on his return to India114 words
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Advertisement125 1928-11-28 13 It Pays to Buy the Best OPINIONS differ as opinions will, but behind all differences of opinion there is a feeling in the mind of the public that however good the others may bi, it always pays in the end to buy the best. "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" GRAMOPHONE Prices from125 words
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Advertisement291 1928-11-28 13 Raffles Hotel Rooms with Modern Sanitation CHRISTMAS~FESTIVII lES CHRISTMAS EVE.— Monday, December 24. SPECIAL DINNER AND DANCJC Tickets $4. CHRISTMAS NlGHT.— Tuesday, December 25. OLD ENGLISH DINNER f.15 p.m. CONCERT. Tickets $4. BOXING NlGHT.— Wednesday, December 2G. DINNER AND FANCY DKKSS BALL (KANCV I)R£Sb OPTIONAL) Latest Novelties from Lonlun, I'ar.s291 words
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Article324 1928-11-28 14 BILL TO LEGALISE STERILISATION. DOCTORS' SUPPORT. The London Daily Mail understands that a Bill to legalise the sterilisation of mental defectives has been drafted by the Eugenics Society for presentation to Parliament. The Bill would give the local autholity responsible for the administration of the Mental324 words
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Article357 1928-11-28 14 STRANGE COURT SEQUEL TO A SEANCE. A bailiff who went to the house of a spiritualist medium to recover a manuscript of the famous German poet, Ludwie Uhland— who died in 1862— figured in an extraordinary case which opened in the Berlin Centre Court recently.357 words
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Article188 1928-11-28 14 The recent death of a woman as a consequence of a fall down some stairs due, it was believed, to the height of her heels four inches has drawn attention to the dangers attending the wearing of shoes so equipped. A Harley-street physician who was interviewed188 words
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Article854 1928-11-28 14 DR. BERNARD HOLLANDER ON MARRIAGE. Dr. Bernard Hollander, president of the Ethological Society, gave an address to members of the society on The Psychology of Matrimony at the Royal Sanitary Institute in mail week. He asked if the cold voice of s^unce should strive to dictate to854 words
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Article167 1928-11-28 14 Some recent cases sujrfrost that if marriages are not entered into more lightly to-day than in the past they are, at any rate, mare lightly ended, say^ a London paper. A cynic mipht almost say that the only trial many couples give to marriage is the trial in167 words
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Advertisement430 1928-11-28 14 Rheumatism? Sciatica? Why do you wont to be racket with pain if actual help is at hand Take immediately X^E>\ (&ayek Tablets of C^Z»* ASPIRIN -m which are known all over the world, and rub at lhe •amc time the painful parts with jfll Spirosal-SoUillon which penetrates deeply into the430 words
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Advertisement291 1928-11-28 14 Wfj T>ARLF.V is a tsihiriJa f^n<i umf ;hi; di-tillcJ ''jD3 MMMjmj MMnn properties th-.-t ;rc rt't only restorative but urc ulso ho:ii(ii /iivini in n jfln? greater ilc^ice than any oih'.-r cL.tilkd article, IVa VWIJ; There is not v MMW rtiimilttirf driak Umm W Haig Whisky W ttfl In proof291 words
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Article1104 1928-11-28 15 THE WORLD'S VIEWS ON CHINA. '•The Soul of I hiiiii By Ku'.iar.l Wilhcl.'.i. 1 rmatlaU i b> John Halt >><i i:«i-'c. PMM l.v Arlhui \\:.i.-v. i Cape, lia.l ■■Chinese Birthday. WV'l.iintf, Funeral, i.n.i Other ClUtomi. Bj Mrv J. ci. (nrmuik. (Lu7.ar. H. t;,|. -Within the \Vall> <.f Nankins." By Mr-.1,104 words
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Article541 1928-11-28 15 When the "Rings" Were Portraits. The Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards has just celebrated the tercentenary of the granting of its charter by King Charles I. The incorporation of the company in bu given rise to the belief that »r raids wire tirst introduced into!541 words
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Article326 1928-11-28 15 Question of International Matches. Theft is a ciis:.- in the hockey world, tayi Truth of Oct. 31. It reallv does ■ot aiTprt th<: <hi!>«. but i' may affect the intt -rnitional match**. This is a very s-ii'-.;s matte:-, btCMM therp are twice ■.•r many hockey intf.ratiL.nals as326 words
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Article130 1928-11-28 15 According to statistics just published hy the Government of India, no fewer than 24.000 people were killed by snakes and wild animals in India last year. The snake was responsible for the large majority of the dea»r-s in fact, l'J.OOy '<<I'V died from snakebite during 1M7. Tijrirs ww responsible for130 words
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Advertisement362 1928-11-28 15 MAKE YOUR PLANS IN GOOD TIME ***** tup OR4NGE 'A yl^^*M?lK E9V&V milt #> ¥T A '*j 3 R2CH INDUJTRIEJ ripe [""A I D REFRESHING will again be held at the WHITE CITY, LONDON and CASTLE BROMWICH, f\ BIRMINGHAM FEB. 18 th to MARCH Ist1 st A BUYERS- fei|' Make362 words
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1223 1928-11-28 16 CHAPLIN "THE ONE REAL GENIUS." HOLOCAUST OF YOUTH AT HOLLYWOOD. Eight miles north of the centre of Los Angeles the glittering line of Hollywood Boulevard* runs east and west. It is a wide, cheerful thoroughfare, sunsoaked during the daytime for 350 days of the year1,223 words
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Article101 1928-11-28 16 Experiments to test the value of films as an addition to ordinary teaching: in schools have shown that children taught by motion pictures exhibit a marked superiority to the others, states a report issued by Dr. Ben D. Wood, of Columbia University, who carried out the experiments.101 words
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Article448 1928-11-28 16 SOME REMINISCENCES OF HOUDINI. When Houdini, greatest of magicians, died in 1926, he took to the grave most of his secrets; but his biographer, Mr. Harold Kellock, has presented lovers of biography and thrills with an unusually good book in his Houdini, published in mail week. In448 words
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Article128 1928-11-28 16 The zeal of the American Coastguard Service appears to be placing the Supreme Court of the United States in a quandary. Last week, says Truth of Oct. 31, the court refused to decide whether the seizure of the French schooner Mistinguette and the British schooner Rosie128 words
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Article77 1928-11-28 16 On the afternoon of Oct. 31, writes the Samlakan correspondent of the British North Borneo Herald, Dr. R. H. Fletcher was driving through the town in his car when his attention was directed to flames which were seen to issue from the bonnet. In a very -short space of time77 words
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Article1189 1928-11-28 16 LIMITED. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) NOTICE is hereby given that the abovenamed Company is issuing a Prospectus dated October 23, 1928, a copy of which has been filed with the Registrar of Companies inviting subscriptions at par for 640,000 Ordinary Shares of $1 each. The said Prospectus1,189 words
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Advertisement313 1928-11-28 16 "SHIP" BRAND Sweetened Condensed Milk This Milk is prepared from ir ri Xffit PURE UNSKIMMED COWS rONPEIMbtD \\\\W/ MILK, and in condensation I*• sweetened ?#g nothing: but FINEST WHITE f* Jb^ ti& syyy SUGAR is added. Being preII Ship DrT* i nks\ rim pared under the lnoBt h yjn enic313 words
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Article888 1928-11-28 17 THE KUOMINTANG. ITS ORGANISATION AND MACHINERY. Mr. Woo, a young CUlM patriot, a' graduate of Harvard, who heW post in the 1 under thi; Nationalist Government at Hankow, and assisted Mr. Km;, vi' tit n in hi ticn.s w l l i Mr. viittfii I and the888 words
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Article28 1928-11-28 17 1 V cnruva an iMad-a:), L. R. Lahvani (E;mba- Is _-?r.ig!ri (Bombay),! K. L. fulkantra (Psnjab), and P. R. Thambutrala (Calcutta) wore among: the! ■or: dip'omas of the28 words
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Article302 1928-11-28 17 LONDON'S GREAT COMMUNITY. Ovn London, and particularly in Bloomsbury, there are thousands of youn^' iniT. with whom lit to a great degree, the future India and the East. They are students from India, Japan and China, and Africa. An idea of their numbers may be gained from the302 words
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Article242 1928-11-28 17 LOR!) MELCHETT'S ADVICE TO AMERICA. Speaking at a dinner given in New .iiii rticn with the conclusion of the lifth conference of major industries,! Lord Mikhctt MMfttJ that Great Bi i 1 tain did not desire to reopen the debt settlement with the United States.242 words
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Article247 1928-11-28 17 The Effect on Efficiency. in the opinion of The Economist, tiv ■MMM »r failure of prohibition in America is <>f interest to the world, in M far us il filers hrr business efflciency.l I A_l< rkan employers and the leaders or industrial ;iml commercial organisations, in p'lbli247 words
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Article88 1928-11-28 17 SELF-WINDING WATCH. People who fiiiil thrir BfttieaM tried by •riadiac thei.- watches will experience relief to learn that Mr. John Harwood, a Lancashire man, has invented a self-wind-ing wrist timi'-piece. The cuse enclosing Uu- movement has no aperture whatsoever, thili ■MoUag the watch to !><• kep: 11 ilust '>r damp.88 words
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Advertisement2016 1928-11-28 17 i i j_, Assets over $8,0(10,000 S.C. Assurance in force over $.10,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Straiti Settlements) HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore LONDON OFFICE 27, OIJ Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supronv Court of Enfland and complies with Briti'li Li(V2,016 words
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Article633 1928-11-28 18 DRIVING THROUGH A FLOOD. About ihis time of the year motorists who pass through low-lying districts will find some trouble with floods. That sufficient care i:; i;ot taken when passing through water-logged districts is evidence by the number of cars one sees abandoned after a heavy shower.633 words
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Article209 1928-11-28 18 A Hishon and The Schools. AdycicatinK the teaching of science in Birmingham's elementary schools, Dr. Harnos, thi- Rishrp <if Birmingham, speaking at the opening of a mission ha!l, made the following point! Tho fundamental struirelc in the English f'hurch to-day Is between modern scientific culture and primitive relijrious209 words
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Article92 1928-11-28 18 Carlylo, aciordinq- to Mr. Birrell, was on.c prmUintr Cromwell, when Sir William! Hareowt, liirn wry young man, dared j to MM the observation that all Crom- WMl'l institutions crumbled with his i di'ath. Wi ul.l it not be trur. he sup- l>Mi that Ignatius Loyola had produced more permanent ttffcct92 words
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Article121 1928-11-28 18 An important development in the proicss of thp denocratisinpr o{ the Bi.: Army which began during the War has just taken plan. The branches affected I are the Quarter-Masters and the Directors of MMte. A-:-.endment- to the Koyal Warrants direct that in future holders of i both appoint v.-nts are121 words
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Article314 1928-11-28 18 DECEMBER AMATEUR MEETING, 192S. Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 15. 2 Races for Class 1 Ponies. 2 Three Division Races for Class 2 l'onies. 2 Two Division Races for Class 2 Horses. 2 Three Division Races for Class 3 Horses. ENTRIES CLOSE at 3 p.m. on314 words
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Advertisement538 1928-11-28 18 IN THE ESTATE OF CHI SABATIER, DECEASED Pursuant to Section 25 of Ordinance No. 144 (Trustees). NOTICE is hereby given that all creditors and other persons having any claims or demands upon or against the estate of Chi Sabatier, deceased, who died on September 14, 1928, at 77, Prinsep Street,538 words
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Advertisement244 1928-11-28 19 For Economical I Transportation CHEVROLET 1 TON TRUCKS Four Wheel Brakes, Four Speed Gear Box Front Bumpers. Chassis Price $1,370« Borneo-Chevrolet, Ltd. Singapore Malacca Serein ban Kuala Lumpur Ipoh Taiping Penang. 300% more p Overseas THAT WAS THE 1927 INCREASE OVER THE 1926 FIGURES, AND OWING TO THE IMMENSE IMPROVEMENTS244 words
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Advertisement191 1928-11-28 20 liy Special at to H.M. The King of Siant. t 1H72. An Ideal Christmas Gift. "CLEOPATRA" PEARLS LIABLE DURABLE Cuarar.tecd for Hard wear. AI! sixes available includfaghionabto three row necklets. 14 CLEOPATRA PEARLS urc indistinguishable from real Pearls when in wear. B, P. DE SUVA, LTD. (Royal Jewellers). oJ BIG!191 words
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Advertisement321 1928-11-28 20 GRANDFATHER r clocks WESTMINSTER CHIMES IN SOLID TEAK CASES. Suez llw|pv. in Sold by IPTTNTxFT^ I JaxXL I AJL/ JL/V SINGAPORE K. LUMPUR— IPOH— PENANG. Just one of LIBBY'S 100 FAMOUS foods. SECOND-HAND CARS Austin Seven $800 Morris Cowley $600 Overland Four $550 Essex $750 Particulars, apply to EASTERN AUTO321 words
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