The Straits Times, 20 February 1929
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Title Section13 1929-02-20 1 The Straits Times No. 29,019, SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1929, PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement180 1929-02-20 1 I TROPICAL SUITING "FLORODOR"; (BJ).A.) WING LOONG, HIGH BT, STNOAFORK Growing Children thrive on "BEAR A BRAND" The Original and Genuine Rich SWISS NATURAL MILK and the reason is not difficult to find. Milk collected from the finest Cattle in the World, grazing upon the rich mountain pastures of the180 words
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Advertisement6 1929-02-20 1 "FLORODOR" (8.D..1 WING LOONG TROPICAL WEAR.6 words
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Advertisement546 1929-02-20 2 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PEMNSI.LAR AND ORIENTAL B.N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S nOVERNMSMT, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. iH'TWAKDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA! AND JAPAN. Tonnage due Spore MM MALWA 11,100 Feb. 23 NAGPORE tr.546 words
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Advertisement575 1929-02-20 2 Shipping Announcements (NIPPON YI'SEN KAISHA) TO LONDON Naples, Marseilles, LonJon, Antwerp and Rotterdam Vessels Tonnage Due Sail SUWA MARU 11,100 Feb. 28 Mar. 1 KL'SHIMI MARU 11,000 Mar. 14 16 HAKOZAKI MARU 10,500 Mar. 28 29 HAKUSAN MAKI! 1U.&00 Apl. 11 12 t KITA.NO MARU «,000 Apl. 25 26 HAKUNA575 words
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Advertisement510 1929-02-20 2 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated In Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND Regular monthly sailings by the wellknown steamer MARELLA (7,875 tons) and the new motor vessel, MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s.a. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins510 words
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Advertisement618 1929-02-20 2 K. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. OF DATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland) Under contract with the NETHERLAJ.DS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 3WO, with sub-connections to Passage, Freight. Transhipment Marine Depts. and Manager's !»,•>:.. Representatives for Singapore and Straits Settlements of the Official Tourist Bureau of Java. All information, detailed itineraries618 words
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Advertisement552 1929-02-20 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THB OCEAN STBAM SHIP CO., LIMITED. THB CHINA MUTUAL STBAM NAV. CO, LTD. (Incorporated in England) REGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN— GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOWMARSEILLES, HAVRH, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW— BOSTON, NEW TORE AND Ba. ."IMOBI. WI1KLT SBRVICH— LONDON AND NORTH552 words
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Advertisement467 1929-02-20 2 THE SIAM STEAM NAV. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Siun) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICB. Por Kretay, Tnnnani. Kolantan, Bangnars, Telupin, Patani, Singora. Lacon, Sichon. Bandon, Kobaamui, Langsuan, Chumpon and Bangkok. Arrival Departure VALAYA In port Feb. M SUDDHADIB Feb. 25 Feb. 27 MALINI Mar. 4 Mar. G The .teamen are fitted throughout467 words
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Advertisement499 1929-02-20 3 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated In England) ELLERMAN LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE TO THE t'NITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT FRETRITT SERVICE OI'TWARDS To Hong Kong, Shanghai and Japan Dne Spore M, iTI'V OF KHARTOUM In port s.s. CITY OF DELHI Mar. 10 SJ. CITY OF GLASGOW Apl.499 words
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Advertisement448 1929-02-20 3 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE dbtd AMERICAN MAIL LIMB ROUND-THE-WORLD SERVICE Frosa SINGAPORE and I'KNANG via COLOMBO, SUEZ, PORT 9AID. ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA and MARSEILLES to NEW YORK and T.OSTON Arrive L.-aye Leave s"'iore Spore Prnantr I'KKS. POLK in port Fob. 21 Feb. 23 RLTU ALEXANDER Mar, 4 Mar. 7 Mar. 9448 words
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Advertisement582 1929-02-20 3 DUTCH MAILS StoomTtart Maatschaypij Nederland and Rotterdam Lloyd WEEKLY MAIL and PASSENGER SERVICE TO Geaoa Aaatersiaa Soathasaptoa Marseilles Rotterdaa Tonnage Leave S'pori Joh. de Witt 10,400 S.M.N. Feb. X Slamat 11,500 R.L. Mar. 1 Prinses Juliana 8,100 S.M.N. Mar. i Tambora 6.600 K.L. Mar. II P. C. Hooft 14,600 S.M.N.582 words
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Advertisement317 1929-02-20 3 JAVA PACIFIC UM DIRXCT QCICK BI6CLAB mLi BERVICI Bacwcca SINGAPORE AND LOS ANGELES (SAN PEDRO) SAN FRANCISCO. SEATTLE rla MANILA. NEXT SAILING S.S. BINTANG Leases Singapore Mar. 1 Arr. Los Angeles Apl. 2 Excellent passe lger accommodation avail •ble. For full information please apply to INTERNATIONALE CREDIET AND HANDELS VEREKMGING317 words
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Advertisement134 1929-02-20 3 Haig yTOOTEH f/^~*£j&-^l TO CLOSE Reawvt capnlt I(, Jh|w\ P.tpUc* cap raise lever and VV*^JM »»d P»>l> ■atk spwirdj V q B^Sy mr NEW BOTTLE SEAL (NO CORKSCREW) QUICK CLEAN SAFE Nobody can put better Whisky into any bottle than that which goesvinto the Haig bottle. Q Doctors are using134 words
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Advertisement239 1929-02-20 4 "Man and Lion" Cement Best Portland Rapid Hardening Supplied against the Singapore Municipal contract for several years. Used by leading European contractors throughout Malaya. Prices Low. Copies of OPleinl tests aont on request to Sole Agrents:ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO.. LTD Singapore. Penang, Malacca, Kuala Lumpur, and Ipoh. RADIO SUPPLIES 12, ORCHARD239 words
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Advertisement191 1929-02-20 4 The New Vauxhall 20-60 answers the I >\ challenge of modern driving conditions. 1/ Unusual ease of control rapid acceleration V perfect accuracy in steering springs which I provide the utmost comfort and eliminate Jl side sway on bends. #1 <£^*jf^\ And brakes that can bring the car to a191 words
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Advertisement370 1929-02-20 4 u.1. 10n fall in t. wet Weak .lay.s. tl to the s.amina of all. and rapeeialljr danKrroua Ui thoM afflMt.-.l witl particularly auaccptiblc to chill an< Portif) ekaona. 'sustain > h h by ki-ipitlK your ilt worklag order. P dointj little laxativt* liver regulators juat i v i- fti'i \ou370 words
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Article1974 1929-02-20 5 SIGNIFICANT COUNT. Mr. Baldwin—' 4 The Eternal Boy." HAPPY MEMORIES AT A 1 HEON. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 23. -V. I suggested in my message of a week or Iwo afro, it has been decided that Um King, when he is well enough to1,974 words
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Article748 1929-02-20 5 Remarkable Results. BIGGER YIELD BETTER PROGENY. mi 'uih workers have made an inteNBtfag Jtwamj which will he of irreat value to agriculture in the way of improving method* of stock keeping, quickening the maturity, increasing the fecundity of live-stock, and eliminating certain definite and etwtly troubles.748 words
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Article186 1929-02-20 5 Sacrifices Fee as Protest Against Smoking. A remarkable incident occurred at a municipal orchi strul concert at liuinii y the other night at which Mmc. Elisabeth Schumann, the German soprano, was ■Mantes. Mine. Schumann surprised the audirnc? by walking off the stage at the end of186 words
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Article821 1929-02-20 5 Sanguine Socialists. POST FOR MR. GEORGE LANSBURV. The Genera! Election is rtffl six months off, but the gentle art of Palllm I I— lit. ■;i.\- TIM Sunday Times, is already in proPW in the inner councils of tin- Labour movement. The list which appwii bi-low is compiled821 words
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Advertisement59 1929-02-20 5 lurodonalJ fk for RHEUMATISM GOUT Ml ,^^Smm£Q, SCIATICAetc M\ SOLE AGENTS (WHOLESALE) ™*>|W DUPIRE BROTHERS, LIMITED COVER CROP SEEDS We can supply from ready stock* Calopoironium Mucunoidcs Tcphrosia Candida Centrosema Pubescens Phaseolo Lunatus Centrosema Plumeiri Vipna Hosei Mimosa Invisa (ex oligosperma) Crotalaria Usara Moensis Puearia Javanica. COMPETITIVE PRICES. BORNEO SUMATRA59 words
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Advertisement95 1929-02-20 5 llSpr MADE IN LONDON BDbTKnS^ i K-AtMiUdaMi <•«■»» /wJrMr.Xot KUvvv ,^*£!Le»ati^-»»| 5aL JL^tfSP iaMtvMkaafiiV^ X^BVnMßVnM^kLUi^n^^^^^^aMn^^ll L^rinl >^H 9S THE FAUJOUS BLUE TIN CIGARETTtS MADE BY CARRERAS I I QKi FROM FINE GOLDEN VIRGINIA LEAK IN ENGLANDS' ftS LARGEST INDEPENDENT CiuARETTE FACTORY. JpSlthe best cigarette for your health I SOU *S£*T3:-ICTTEM«CI95 words
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Article317 1929-02-20 6 £125,000 Entrusted To Alchemist." Berlin, Jan. 21. If the aristocracy of Thuringia has the f> ilitiK of being cheated by any impostor Prince or Princess who comes ilong, the aristocracy of Bavaria, led by the mighty General Ludendorff, prefers :o throw its millions away on modern akhi--nists317 words
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Article70 1929-02-20 6 Hordes of Rats Threaten Gas Envelope. RH^O the world's largest airship, which is expected to make test flights Mi ly in the spring, has just escaped a itra&fe menace. The airship's hangar near Howden, East Yorkshire, became infested by rats. Sa m.merous wfre they that it was 'eared70 words
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Article436 1929-02-20 6 Projected Programmes Compared. The present spring will witness an important addition to our <uvn^ih in cruisers in full MMnbaiML The London is now completed for Mrriea at Portsmouth. The Devonshire, havin? successfully carried out her sea trials, is du>_- for completion at Devonport by nb'iut the en<!436 words
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Article38 1929-02-20 6 The wedding of the Crown Prince of KorwajF and Princess Martha of Sweden will take place in Oslo before Eastor, probably about March 21 or 2:!. The date, however, has not yet bean definitely fixed.38 words
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Advertisement222 1929-02-20 6 C' irii'ie is iust one of nature's ways of warning you tl i at been used up than your daily f< x i J You want a fooJ chat your nerve; ar..l body. Sanatosen In marvellous power 1 lasting health in IxxJy and nerves will tireJ:^ ihort time. m iij.-.j222 words
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Advertisement139 1929-02-20 6 Trade of British Malaya. Comparison of Total Value of Foreign Merchandise. Comparative utatement of th«' total Tall rric'i merchandise, ucladiag |iarccl i.ost, imported ai el reported to !i Bfal y.i during ISM md Un. i:ts. i ports. hk r Inrn-ase l ;■-■>■ Uta Dt li!l tS.. January Fi-bruary 80.419 M.,rrh139 words
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Article2365 1929-02-20 7 WALES'S SCRUM HALF. "Rugger" and the I^ndon Public. SHEFFIELD IN SCORING MOOD. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 24. Top weight in the Grand National has been allotted to Kaster Hero, who last year was not the hero, but the villain of the piece, inasmuch2,365 words
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Article217 1929-02-20 7 Suppression of Orders Act Cited. I cive :,|l the residue of my estate," v.iotc Mis:- .lane I-'rances I'enelope Barclay, of Paddington. who died in February, 1910, -to the Superior of the Jesuit Church of the Immaculate Conception. Farm Street, Ijmdon, at an> oiher representative Father of the217 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement123 1929-02-20 7 G. H. MUMM Co.'s CORDON ROUGE AND CORDON ROUGE 1920 VINTAGE Sole Agents KATZ BROTHERS LTD. \%mmam«Mm»aam2ammmmmml SlVe YOU c re tes possible number of quick, positive starts and sff^m uninterrupted, brilliant illumination Brp7?f| the greatest possible number of MrF'^ftim hours. In other words MAXIMUM aaMßl'j^ami DKPKNDABILITY— because Prest-Wn^-^LWk O-Lite123 words
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Advertisement335 1929-02-20 7 STEPHENSON, BLAKE CO., LTD., SHEFFIELD. Letter Founders, Designers ami Cutters of Wood letter ;:nd Makers of Brass Rule and Composing Room Equipment. SOLE AGENTS MASSEYBC?m\ "mamby.- L^r ENGINEERS vQ MADRAS SPECIFY CROMPTON'S For PROVED RELIABILITY We have the RIGHT MOTOR for your needs. We know the RIGHT WAY to apply335 words
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Advertisement492 1929-02-20 8 GAIETY CINEMA SURINA THEATRE Junction Albrrt nnd Rrrcoolen Street*. North Bridge Road. Thnne No. 62x9. At 9.15 p.m. At 9 p.m. <harp. McDlRKIr.S GRAND BOXING The Greatest :>nd Grandest of all War CARNIVAL I'ictur.s in the Great Beirut Picture BI PAR TM BEST THAT HAS (with BILLY SULLIVAN) i VERDUN492 words
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Advertisement164 1929-02-20 8 The British hternatio-UL. Ikimcs, Lid. Sole Rights and Controlled by THE EUROPEAN FILM EXCHANGE Victoria Theatre THE MACDONA PLAYERS IN H-4YI HV BERNARD SHAW TO-NiGHT at '.UU Thursday, Feb. 21 THE PHILANDERER GETTING MARRIED Booking at LITTLE'S. Prices H C 2 md $1. I.LHAMBRA iSi" TAN CHENG KEE CO., LTD.,164 words
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Advertisement408 1929-02-20 8 —no matter v. hat ilic climate. If you want a whisky that you can rely on— just ask Wjfi\ for N. J. Ciub. Tiic fine /.',P' r old Scotch' with the ex- Jffw^ cell^nt quality, and the m^P^ik I mellow flavour. l!fM.js§S%m i MfIPIEK JOMnSTOfNKS I CALDBECK, MACGREGOR Co. Ltd-408 words
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Advertisement251 1929-02-20 8 IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE OK SIN Nl'iiY roo.n. WBMOUY, PER j: :<> p.m. Lot i. Valaa :ny I.ii.iimi aj i i Lot :ry known N i pon, am Statutory ..it rent mn.l monthly real I Lou U.i I aad shoph I, ll and I >iai iv Chittj I firt t.i 111251 words
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Article137 1929-02-20 9 ■Wdnridar. F.hrnary 2t H. W. I 44 p.m., 7J. Inl .in. Cup A.G. T.li p.m. era, "The Philanderer," Vie. 1 hruary 21 H>. 211 p.m.. 7.9. J p.m. ■ward mail closes. n, "Gcttinir Married," Vie. I p.m. Febnwiv 22 11.1 p.m.. 8.3. ,1 mail closes 8137 words
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Article210 1929-02-20 9 Wadtaeaday, Feb. 20. ■■'•,-si.l,- Ihe Wharves or expected la arrive. K li-'.i. RAUOOTL V... 2. F. Bt. I nda, Mutiara, rmhrata l.t S aron«. ELS IN I»i:v 1IOCKS. h-ppol llnr>»ur. Tag Varuna, Mahidol itjeh. k ir I'clandok, GroninNo. 2 Doek loa« Pen*. ?<aMli Arrived. I tons, from210 words
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Article118 1929-02-20 9 Tii-day. bar) I pjß, •J p.m.; Pladjoa and Pakav p.M. S and I'akan llaroc I p.m. .-■-t MuML.ki 4 p.m. .1 N.-\Vcst Sumatra I p.m. I Oulnoorin 1 p.m. I p.m. Taklhra) I p.ci. Tii-morrow. lagkal and Sam1 :i.:a. Tin how I Welle toy. NorthX -.kih. K.-lanUn,118 words
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Article30 1929-02-20 9 Wderll'Mk'll Lrft Arrd. S'porr London Jan. 10 Feb. 4 Jan. 18 Feb. 7 Jan. 17 F*b. Jan. 24 Feb. 18 Jan. l!5 Feb. 18 J»1L. ai UkiU30 words
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Article310 1929-02-20 9 Alterations in Singapore Lights And Buoys. luring the present year a KgM-fcMM* is to be OBtaUkhad in the outer roads on i. in rdgL- of Outer Shoal at a boot 1.11 miles 155 tag, in >:i Usa lUafcrttg jrrcen licht mi southern em! of detached mole or breakwater,310 words
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Article40 1929-02-20 9 Record* for seven days ending midnight Feb. lfl Penan* BUI '2. 100 ft), ay. temp. "Mil F.. evaporation >•: Inches, rainfall 1.587 inches. Taiping Hill i :i,:,00 ;t.i, n\. temp. 71j6S X., cva|>oiatioi! Mi inches, rainfall .US ii:chi-<40 words
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Article79 1929-02-20 9 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby. Feb. 19. I Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam 12.11*, Attain Berlin 20.435, Bombay in. Gd.. Bnehareai «12. i Buenos /Una 47 11-M, Coeeahem 18JK, Geneva 2r..2:t6, Hclsingfors VJ2\. Hong Kune la. 11%, Kobe Is. 0 15-16 d., Lisbon 109 11-IC. Madrid 81.496, Mih.n BUB, Ne» York79 words
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Article89 1929-02-20 9 The annual meetine of Nalla Rubber Estates, Ipoh, declared a five per cent, dividend. The chairman stated that the I current year's contracts in six t»ns iiionthiy till December at 30 x i cents and two tons monthly July to December at P.l cents. In view of89 words
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Article41 1929-02-20 9 From fodo-Cbina, by Sphinx, due at Smc.ip. re i; a.m. to-mi>rrow. r'rom China and Japan, by Nagano Maru. div- at Sragapan tv —ww. London mails, despatched on Jan. 81 by Malwa, arc axpaclM at I'enanK at 'J p.m. to-morrow.41 words
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Article9 1929-02-20 9 Batu Gawea Tin Drertjrins: Co.'s Ltd., lurted dicing yesterday.9 words
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Article21 1929-02-20 9 On a charg-i- of being in possession of ;;:irj:i, two Malays wen' BBM $250 each in the District Court this morning.21 words
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Article47 1929-02-20 9 hen a woman is bad. she is worse than a man," declared Mr. Justice Thome at Kuala Lumpur in imposing a fine of Sr>o on n female defendant, who could not i show cause why she should not be punish- ad for perjury in a civil suit.47 words
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Article45 1929-02-20 9 Mr. Stimson. the Governor-General of j the Philippines, who is mentioned as aj possible Secretary for the State Depart-j ment under the Hoover regime, will visit Japan on his way to the United States in March, and will have conversations with the Japanese naval authorities.45 words
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Article52 1929-02-20 9 The offices of Mr. Ernest Jeff, the wol!known Seremban lawyer, who left on Feb. 7 for Siam for a short holiday, were broken into early on Sunday morning. All documents in his desk including papers concerning a pending action were burnt. The desks of the two Chinese clerks were also52 words
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Article55 1929-02-20 9 The Church Workers' Association i* to' :i»li' a jumble sale on Saturday, March 2, j at 10 a.m. in St. Andrew's School, Stamford Koad. Contributions of old clothes, etc., will be gratefully received and may be sent to the Parsonage, Fort Canning' Load, no' later than Thursday. Feb. 28.1 W55 words
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Article259 1929-02-20 9 EXCHANGE Singapore, Feb. 20. On London, Bank 4ms 2/3 29/32 Demand 2/3 25/32 Private 3 m. credit 2/4 7/16 On New York, Demand M Private 'JO d 6" On France, Bank T.T. 1431 On India, Bank T.T. n,,n k Koag. Bank T.T. 13 p.c. dU. Un Shanghai,259 words
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52 1929-02-20 9 Tone of Market Quiet. Latest Cable :—Lotion Spot .Sheet llTrid. per lb. New York :—Spot Bfceet C. cents 25 per lb. R.S.S. equal to Standard Q.C.F. Standard R.S.S. i.n lender Spot r»br Match April-June Ji-.iy---■;j' 4:i l 44 43-4 MM li o'clock notm I52 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article462 1929-02-20 9 laMM Val. I'd. £1 £1 Asam Kun.l-.uif £1 £1 Baagria Tin 1 1 Batane l'adang l l Bata (avus 1 1 Bukit AratiK £1 £1 Burmah Malar £1 £1 Chtfrnierianic £1 £1 KaaUn Siam a i: Haad Tal 1 1 Hium Tin 1 1 Hong Katt £1 £1 lluey462 words
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Article231 1929-02-20 9 mm M. Pd. Buyers Sellers'"" 2 2 Alex. Brick Prefs. 2.07 M 2.12* 2 2 Alex. Brick Ords. 2.5U 2.60 cd. n £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 6.10.0 6.15.0 anadian Eagle 11/6 12/6 1 1 Central Knfine 0.70 0.80 1 1 Cycle and Carriage 0.50 0.60 10«. 10s. Duff Development231 words
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Article116 1929-02-20 9 r. tag. 6 p.e. 1,225.500 Horn. Spore Cold Storage 7 p.e. deb. of IMS red. 1981-36 101 101 ci. Singapore Municipal 6 p.e. of 1901 red. 1930 $1378,000 par. 6% prem. Singapore Municipal 4tt p.e. of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 U par. Singapore Municipal 4'<4 p.e. of116 words
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Article384 1929-02-20 9 F rai.cr and Co. and l.yall and Kvatt's quotation!. All.-nl.y (ID Al..i Cajah ($1) A. Ilium (ID A. Kuning 1*1) Am. Malay < > A. Mul.-k ($1) A. Panai (fi) 1'.. ill". win. (|1) IhmM <*1i Broi?a« N. .M> lirunei V. r > i II. Jclutong itl) B.384 words
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Article145 1929-02-20 9 Sini-iipuro, Feb. 20. Rubber. —Local 42'« i-ents per 10. Quiet but steady. Tin.—London £223 15s. Rubber.—Weak. New Scudais 3.80-3.90. St-ngei Tukangs 1.15-150, Pajams 2.55-2.65. Glenealys l.'Jf,-2.00, Punggors 97'- cents-1.05. Bukit Jelutong BTH cents-I.OS. Bukit Katih 97V* cents-I.OS. Aycr Moleks J.in-JL'u. Balgownies 3.-10-3.6 U. Brogas 1.30-1.35. Connemaras145 words
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Article180 1929-02-20 9 Singapore. Feb. 20. London.— Rubber Is. 07-lfid., up 1 HI 1 Local 424 cents. London. Tin £223 1.15., up 455. Mining.— Steady. Johans MK4iti cents. Ulu Klang 1.301.35, Pctaling 5-».10 xd.. Penawat 90-92 cents, Malaya Consols. 63-65 cents. Hong Fatts 524-57 1 cents. Klanjr River 3.-JO-3.50,180 words
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Article61 1929-02-20 9 Henderson, Helm and Company, Tnc New York, send us the following cabl». dated Feb. lit, their quotations being in gold dollar cents closing bid prices Rubber Exchange sales to-day 1,975 tons. February 25, March 2i>, April 25.30. May 2MO| June 25.70, July 25.70, August 25.80, Sept. 25.90, Oct.61 words
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Page 9 Advertisements
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Advertisement26 1929-02-20 9 Spend Your Holiday at BRASTAGI (4.800 feet above sea-level) GOLF— TENNIS— RIDING BILLIARDS— DANCING. GRAND HOTEL BRASTAGI, BRASTAGI— SUMATRA. E.C. See our advertisement on Saturday, PagelJ,26 words
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Advertisement57 1929-02-20 9 634 TAN KAH KEE Co's BISCUITS. 1-lfc. Tin from 3fl cts. to 75 rts. per tin. 2-Ib. Tin from 45 eta. to $1.30 per tin. MEDICATED TEA, 16 ets. per packet. SALINE DRAUGHT, 30 ets. per bottle.' TENG SENG GUAM 534, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. I i. .-Her* and Agent* for57 words
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Advertisement19 1929-02-20 9 BURNAND.— On Feb. 19. 1929, to Mr. anl Mri. J. R. liurnaml. a son, at Durian Daun Hospital, Malacca.19 words
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Advertisement1006 1929-02-20 9 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified AdvN.. nee page 20. WANTS. FOX SALE. ETC. I. PLAT, wit* board, suit married .cuplc. Verandahs an.i garden. Lloyd K.I. FULLY FURNISHED seaside bungalows, water :ind electricity. 287, Orchard Road. Ul>) I BCDROOM with bathroom board residence, English, sit, i illlCS. gfAMTEO, two smart Chlneet aaleaglrls,1,006 words
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Miscellaneous75 1929-02-20 9 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT, j Kandans; Kerbau Station. (Dy Cnarteny of Government Ilralth OIBee.) Kur the 24 Hourr ending at Midnight on fcb. 19. Deg. I Max. shade temperature BR J> F. Mm. nhadf teataeratara TUF, Mesa shade teaperaton 78JIF Max. sun radiation in Mm. grass radi-tion SI I. Bea temperature Has.75 words
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984 1929-02-20 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20. RIVAL RELIGIONS. A Labour Member in the House of Commons is reported to have said recently that if a Labour Government was returned at the next election it would make it illegal for any Christian missionary to work among coloured populations over .s-hich984 words
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Article1793 1929-02-20 10 Character Sketch of An Extraordinary Man. [Specially Contributed.] When a famous man dies his good and noble deeds are carefully recorded for the illumination of posterity he is given a niche in some sacred edifice and hailed as a national hero. Being dead he U unable to1,793 words
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Article356 1929-02-20 10 The marriage took place at Lucknow on Feb. 11, of Mr. A. B. Walton, of Rawanft, Selangor, to Muriel, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A. Clark, of Edinburgh. Mr. John Cabourn, who has died at Hampstead, at the age of 63, had been actively associated with The356 words
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Article793 1929-02-20 10 BAGS. We made a bad break, it seems, in ascribing: last week's sudden appearance cf flannel baps in bug* quantities ti> .-i cold snap in the local air or to shivers induced by reading of the severe weather n Europe. The real explanation is a much793 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement153 1929-02-20 10 Virginia v cigarettes WD&h.O.Wills. BRISTOL!, LONDONSLAZENGERS TENNIS RACKETS Improved Models for the Present Season. THE J. O. ANDERSON." viSPTtv English rent ash frame, strum; with black r i 7 >' tropical gut of best quality. Finest materials and workmanship throughout. RK •"■-'C-i- Handle deeply llutvd, iMunag good grip. J ~'"^;.Cii«153 words
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Advertisement63 1929-02-20 10 ALHAMBXA TO-NIGHT In the Second Show at 9. United Artist Production TEMPEST Presenting JOHN BARRYMORE Along with Latest Empire Newi. First Show at 7.30 A WESTERN DRAMA Featuring BUZZ BARTON in THE BOY RIDER TAN CHENG KEE CO.. LTD, Proprietors. GILBEY'S G I N S OLD TOM DRY ARE THE63 words
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Article113 1929-02-20 11 Loss of Australian Liner. ALL LIVES SAVED. Dangers of Wilson's Promontory. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sydney, Feb. 19. The >t- nmer Kanowna, owned by Huddart, Parker, I.Ui., struck the rocks at CM! bland, rear Wilson's Promontory, in darkness and fog. All the passenger* nnd crew, numbering113 words
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Article53 1929-02-20 11 Outbreak on Board The Lalandia. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Feb. 20. The East Asiatic Company's steamer Lalandia outward bound for Singapore and Siam has had to put in to Bizerta, Tunis, with a fire in one of th<> holds. No detail.; of the damage has so53 words
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Article105 1929-02-20 11 Mishap on Flight To Ir.do-China. Paris, Feb. 19. Three aviators, including the famous Cant. Costes, met with misfortune on the first stage of a projected flight to Hanoi. The machine, which was carrying mail valued a. 'J'),ono francs, was forced to land on the outskirts of Paris and105 words
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Article154 1929-02-20 11 Reservations May Be Fully Covered. Washington, Feb. 19. Mr. Kellogg handed the diplomatic representatives nil powers for signature of the World Court protocol note, intimating that the United States Government was willin;: to become a member of the Court of International Justice at the Hague, providedReuter - 154 words
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Article75 1929-02-20 11 Restrictions on Entry Into U.S.A. Detroit, Feb. ID. A Foil -ml Cnurt injunction permitting hundreds of r.m-British aliens living in Canada to enter the United States for daily work has been revoked on the ground that the Jay Immigration Treaty, un wh eh the injunction «;:s based, applies75 words
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Article46 1929-02-20 11 Rugby, Feb. 19. The Postmaster-General stated in the H.>use of Commons that last year 106,000 letters oricimtinp in this country were CVrWd l>y air mail. There were 350,000 K'tttr- MtH abroad by ordinary mails .in 1 hub— quaatly carried by air mail. British Wirelc.-s.46 words
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Article28 1929-02-20 11 Key West. Feb. 19. Two ml tSecn again tested the sutinmnco safely device and escaped MM! ■fllHjf from S4 at a depth of 120 tmi. Ucuter.28 words
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Article34 1929-02-20 11 Parts. Feb. IP. Kleven •Matt WOT* asphyxiated in a night (HaHtT hv ;ir. MCBp* of gas. The NHp was tine to a pipo bursting on meet unt of the frost. Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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Article175 1929-02-20 11 Mr. Hoover Announces Campaign. Washington, Feb. 10. It is believed that Mr. Hoover, the President-elect, who has just returned here from Florida, will devote all his energies to the enforcement of Prohibition, and intends to remove the responsibility for enforcement from the Treasury to the DepartmentReuter - 175 words
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Article100 1929-02-20 11 Mr. Hughes' Ministry Threatened. Canberra, Feb. 19. Australia is entering on the biggeat political crisis which has threatened her since Mr. Hughes went out of office in 1923. The Federal Government is threatened! with defeat over the Financial Agreement Bill, finally eliminating per capita payments to States.Reuter - 100 words
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Article138 1929-02-20 11 Hecklers at the Peace Conference. Sydney, Feb. 19. Thirty persistent interrupters were ejected at a sitting of the Industrial Peace Conference, which has been going on since December under the chairmanship of Sir Wallace Bruce on similar lines to those of the conference initiated in Great Britain byReuter - 138 words
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Article37 1929-02-20 11 Petition Presented to Swiss Government. Berne, Feb. 19. A petition calling for women's suffrage has been addressed to the Federal Government. Kvcry woman's association in Switzerland participated, and many prominent politicians also signed. TransOcean.37 words
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Article103 1929-02-20 11 League tl Nations Trials. Washington, Feb. 19. The Secretariat of the League of Nations has informed the Federal Radio Commission that it will conduct shortwave broadcasting trials in March to the United States. South America, Japan and Australia. Speeches will be broadcast to America on March 12, 19Reuter - 103 words
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Article81 1929-02-20 11 Rugby, Feb. 19. It was officially stated at Craigweil House this evening that the Kind h\ i had a satisfactory day. There were a few hours cf sunshine at Bognor this afternoon, and the King was again able to sit in a chair at an open windowBritish Wireless - 81 words
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Article39 1929-02-20 11 Prague, Feb. 19. As a result of the 'old wave, the mortality during tie fir>< half of February was double the normal figure. The mortuaries are filled to overflowing and the crematorium is Mffctag overtime. Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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Article342 1929-02-20 11 Cold Weather's Effect. NEARLY ALL COLLIERIES BUSY. London, Feb. 20. The frosty weather in England, which experts think is likely to last for some days, besides providing skaters with more opportunities than for years, has created a temporary boom in the coal industry. Practically every342 words
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Article122 1929-02-20 11 To Have Own Telegraphs And j Telephones. Rome, Feb. 19. The newly-erected sovereign State ofi the Vatican will have its own telegraph ortico and telephone exchange, giving the. P<j|>e and the Papal autho>ities communications wilh the onteida world independ- ent of any Italian supervision. The Papal authorities122 words
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Article124 1929-02-20 11 New Minister to Germany Interviewed. Berlin, Feb. 19. In an address to Press representatives, the new Chinese Minister, Mr. Chiang Tau-pin, after referring to the friendly i relations between China and Germany, I declared that the Government intended to carry out a programme of economic reconstruction. It was,Reuter - 124 words
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Article54 1929-02-20 11 New York, Feb. 19. Ballyn, the chief steward of the liner Bercntrarir., pleaded guilty in the Federal Court to being Implicated in a conspiracy to -viu.'jtrle in diamonds. It was stated thnt BaQyn m expected to testify on behalf of the Government at the trial of five ctliReuter - 54 words
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Article28 1929-02-20 11 VixU. Feb. 10. The dim returns for January were 808 000,000 franca, shewing sn 1,000 on th« Budzat "i the returns !or Jancar; i Itm,28 words
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Article22 1929-02-20 11 Prague, Feb. 19. Under an agi'r.cment signed in Praijue on Monday, Cxecbo-SlovakUl acquires trie a Hamburg an.l Sttltin harbours. Trans-Ocean.22 words
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Article25 1929-02-20 11 ::int:nople, Feb. 19According to press reports, the remnant nf li.ni'.in's army which has not accepted |Turl;iRh nationality will be shipped to Brazil. Trans-Ocean.25 words
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Article679 1929-02-20 11 Visit to the Fair. ADVOCATES OVERSEAS SETTLEMENT. London, Feb. 19. The Prince of Wales tramped for six miles through the London section of the British Industries Fair in his anxiety to sec the whole of the exhibition. The Queen ami Prince George accompanied him for partBritish Wireless - 679 words
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Article69 1929-02-20 11 Rugby, Feb. 19. At the meeting in Paris this morning the experts committee on Reparations received certain suggestions from Sir Josiah Stamp and Dr. Schacht, who were requested by the committee to continue, with the assistance of M. Parmentier, J'rance, Signor Suvitch, Italy, and M. (iutt, Belgium, their investigationsBritish Wireless - 69 words
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Article28 1929-02-20 11 The Hague, Feb. 19. Queen Wilhelmina has sufficiently recovered from her recent indisposition to I BTaBt audiences, and was able to transact Stats business to-day. Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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Article31 1929-02-20 11 London, Feb. 19. As an outcome of satisfactory tests, the Biue Star Line announces the very early conversion of its vessels to the burning of pulverised coal entirely. Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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Article23 1929-02-20 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hong Kong, Feb. 19. The British gunboat Moth, which went aafcon near Wuchow, has been refloated.23 words
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Article264 1929-02-20 11 Light on an Enigmatic Figure. The circumstances of Aircraftsman Shaw's recent journey Home from India have revived speculation about this enigmatic figure, and London newspapers have freely criticised the mystery with which his movements are invariably surrounded. It is obviously not good that a member of264 words
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Article153 1929-02-20 11 Opposition to Natives Bill. Cape Town, Feb. 19. After a joint sitting of the (House of Parliament lasting for two hours, the second reading of the Natives Parliamentary Representation Bill was passed by 80 to 68. General Hertzog, replying to questions, intimated his willingness to insert aReuter - 153 words
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Article122 1929-02-20 11 M. Thomas on His Far East Tour. Geneva, Feb. 19. Interviewed on his return from his l'ar Eastern tour, M. Albert Thomas, director of the League of Nations Labour Bureau, said he had been struck by the way in which the racial problem was everywhere to the forefrontReuter - 122 words
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Article43 1929-02-20 11 Military Relations Again Strained. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hong Kong, Feb. 19. The military situation in southern Shantung and northern Honan is said to be strained owing to an alleged combination between Yen Shi-shan and Chiang Kai-shek against Feng Yu-hsiang.43 words
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Article99 1929-02-20 11 Newark, New Jersey, Feb. 19. A combination of two recent inventions was demonstrated ait the air port when in response to a siren sounded on an approaching aeroplane, the landing ground was automatically flooded with light from a 24,000,000 candle-power electric beacon, without the aid of theReuter - 99 words
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Article41 1929-02-20 11 New York, Feb. 19. Fifty passengers were injured and 200 affected by smoke fumes through fire in the first car of a tube train proceeding to New Jersey on the underground railway beneath the Hudson River. Reuter.Reuter - 41 words
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Article25 1929-02-20 11 Ottawa, Feb. 19. The House of Commons unanimously passed a resolution proposed by Mr. Mackenzie King ratifying the Kellogg Pact.— Reutrr.Reuter - 25 words
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Article1217 1929-02-20 11 Engineers and Plant Arriving. WORK ABOUT TO BEGIN "No Prejudice" Against Local Men. A beginning is to be made very shortly with the greatest engineering scheme that has been seen on Singapore Island the naval dockyard ut Stlctar. Mr. P. H. Thorne arrived rc-centiy from Home1,217 words
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Article507 1929-02-20 12 This Year's Congress. EDUCATIONAL ACTION URGED. T fourth Imperial Social Bygtene Congress, to be h-ld in London this year. will mark another important) stag* in the and Improvement i>f public h-'alth. Dominion Colonial Goveranmti are already nominating their delegates, local an ■ncibcr of i'.l be507 words
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Article104 1929-02-20 12 Moving Cargo at One Fathom Bank. News has reached Singapore that the Soviet fin i 111 Illllft ship Tobolsk went ■ground on One Fathom Bank, off the i ntrance to Port Bwetteaham, on Monday. So f:ir ;it tempts to refloat her have f:iilcii, l)ut arrangements have been104 words
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Article76 1929-02-20 12 Verdun," the famous French war film, will Ip. shown at i-ho Surma from to night. There will be matinees of other pictures "ii Saturday and Sunday. "ifti perforssancs of Nyai Saasiiah and Shmai 1 Haricaa will ha given United Chinese Musical .:i in Starlight Hal!. New World, on76 words
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Article42 1929-02-20 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) ■Msjkok, Pah. w>n k^en'g is to fly fioni Don aresM over Bangkok this >n. II. 1 expn i t" Kinain hers :"iii the end of the month when he leaves iganore, via buigum and lViutu^.42 words
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Article623 1929-02-20 12 Magisterial Inquiry Begun. The magisterial inquiry into the charge of causing death by a rash act against Mr. E. A. B. Ellis was begun yesterday afternoon. Mr. Ellis was the driver of a car which ran into a steam-roller on Fast Coast Road on the night623 words
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Article330 1929-02-20 12 Deliberate Perjury At Penang. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Feb. 20. In the Supreme Court yesterday Mr. Justice Stevens delivered judgment for plaintiffs with costs in the suit in which Syn Thong and Co., rubber brokers and commission agents, sued Tong Joo and Co., merchants of Penang,330 words
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Article127 1929-02-20 12 Teams for This Week's Practice. The S.C.C. cricket season will star;, or Friday with a match between tea 12 a side captained by Mr. 11. L. doll and Mr. W. X. Hansel). Play will start at "> ;>.n. o>i Friday and be c. n: r.u>il :it 2 p.m.127 words
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Article38 1929-02-20 12 (Krom Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Feb. 20. The Malaynn Non-Benders' cricket card includes two days' fixtures with Selangor in April, with Singapore in May. Negri Sembilan in June, Penang in July and Pcrak in August.38 words
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Article72 1929-02-20 12 Britain Following American Example. London, Feb. 18, Following the example of the Amrrivan governing body, the Knirlish Lawn Tennis Association has decided to institute ranking lists for both Sana. The first will be issued at the erd of the forthcoining season. It was also resolved that goldReuter - 72 words
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Article416 1929-02-20 12 Open Annual Prize Meeting. The Muar Rifle Club held its annual open prii;e meeting on Feb. 10, at the Bukit Treh rifle range, Muar. The meeting was well attended and proved a great success. Thirty-eight competitors took part including entries from Malacca, Batu Pahat and Singapore. For416 words
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Article64 1929-02-20 12 Sepoy Lines Competitions. The result of the Ladies' Medal for February at the Sepoy Lines Golf Club was as follows Mrs. English 45 6=39 Mrs. Oakeshutt 57 18^3'J Seven cards were taken cut. The play-oiV of tho tie for the January Men's Medal resulted in a win for Mr.64 words
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Article85 1929-02-20 12 Nineteen cards wore taken out for tho Keppel Golf Club ladies' spoon competition und the following were returnH Miss K. Niblock 3up (winner) Miss C L. Marr 2 up Mrs. W. MarshaM 1 up Miss X. Black 1 down Mrs. r\ R. Horridge 3 down The85 words
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Article39 1929-02-20 12 The Macdona Players will open a twonights visit to the Victoria Theatre tonight, presenting The Philanderer." Getting Married is the bill for tomorrow. Neither of these plays was presented during the company's last visit to Singapore,39 words
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Article408 1929-02-20 12 Johnson's Goal Suffices Against R.A. Both teams •jail) evidently suffering from the Ixjginmrg-of-'hr-season feeling on the PMaasj yaatetday, when iho S.C.I eMcasad the R.A. by one goal to nil, and neither side- round its best form. Th<j exchange;; were even, and at times keenly contented, but although there408 words
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Article169 1929-02-20 12 Medical College Union Beat Rallies Institution. Tin Medical College Union and the Rattles Institution teams met in a friendly match on Monday on the S.R.C. ground, when the Medicos won by four goals to nil. All the goals were scored in the first haif. It was a well contested169 words
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Article36 1929-02-20 12 Cowdenbcath Win Well At St. Mirren. London, Feb. 19. The following arc the results of matches played in the Scottish League (l)iv. I) to-day St. Mirren 1 Cowdenbeath 4 Celtic 3 Hamilton 0 Kcuter.36 words
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Article94 1929-02-20 12 Yesterday's results Mixed Doubles Hep. A Class.— Mrs. Atkin Berry and Doig beat Mr. and Mrs. Dulf, 7—5, 3—6, ti i. Mixed Doubles Hep. B Class. Mrs. Havies and Meade beat Mr. and Mrs. McWullan. .Men's Doubles Handicap. C.arew and C. Wi-lker beat A. G. Hay and94 words
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Article27 1929-02-20 12 Tlic linnl of the Russian Pool Illllllia at the S.C.C. will be played tomorrow, starting at fi.no p.m. Hansel] How will neat Wyatt and Bell.27 words
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Article99 1929-02-20 12 An open men's competition for foiU has been held by the Singapore Sword Club during, the month and was concluded on the 14th. There were 12 entries and the results were as follows Winner L. B. Brunelli, runner-up R. R. Gardiner. The prizes were presented last night99 words
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Article853 1929-02-20 12 Master Redfern Wins A Good Race. (From Our Ov-n Correspondent.) Inch. Feb. 10. Rain whirli beir.'.n to fall ilurinjj the third rac" rnlhor muni the pror idinps at the mtmmi fey of the Pera* Tuif Club meeting. Dividends wore moderate on this occn-ion, l>ut Um853 words
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Article34 1929-02-20 12 The Katong Golf Club February medal competition resulted in a win for Mr. J. C. Wright with a net score of 78. The sweep was won by Mr. A. E. Baddeley, i*7 net.34 words
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Article522 1929-02-20 12 Alleged Refusal to Produce Evidence. The range of an order requiring a hank ofl'ui'i- to give evidence in a criminal cast regarding a depositor'! account was Lhi subject of discussion before, the District Judge. Mr. C, H. G. Clarke, yesterday. The case was one in which522 words
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Article419 1929-02-20 12 Report of Singapore Branch. The annual meeting of the K\ Association of Malaya (Singapore branch) will be held this evening. The report for the year ending Dec. 1, IKB, The committee have met on 2"> occasions during the year under revfa W, and our thanks are again due419 words
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Article28 1929-02-20 12 It is expected that a bill to increase the salary of members of the i Mat to ii.ihmi yen :i yea* wHI Ik' submitted during the present session.28 words
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Letter75 1929-02-20 13 Tn til- i Ham. sir.- In your column) n during tK I tiav.-!!:t, esslon tic! Kual;< I.ip- Mi \'-r-a. I not..-, nicnt '.f th»- PahanK passenger train i m to accommo ite Bait i ind third in compartmenti win- ovwerowded ami cheap tiektt beUen wer« packed In like75 words
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Letter163 1929-02-20 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times, Sir, Having lived in various parts <■ Malaysia for the past 17 years I cannol help wondering what part of Johon answen i" M.S.'s description in th< Daily Express, quoted by you in youi issue of the r ,th inst. (iiu-163 words
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Letter273 1929-02-20 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— A Tamil coolie on a Chhtesi estate opened a Post Office Savings Bank account. He obtained a payment warraat to withdraw $:18 but for four day could not draw the money. The Post Office told hi n t>273 words
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Article142 1929-02-20 13 Only La Boule To be Played Under New Law. I n il 1 nf the referendum last Docomber favouring the reintrodui-tinn of :'inir tables at tourist centres in Switzerland, a conference has been held at Berne between the Federal Political Departme t >r.d I iii.'sinlalive.s of cantons142 words
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Article141 1929-02-20 13 F.M.S. APPOI NTMENTS. The fDllowii':: api mtments ait- notified in the X..M.S. (,<>vi-i iiment (iazetic Dr. E. 11. Mack to U- .S,-nior Health Officer, Ne*ri > nUtan, Mr. A. Maxwell to be a ri('l;i!i.iri;n -sistant Commissioner ..f I'oli.f. M.S.. Mr. r. L Lliwellyn to be an Assi.-tant Kltvtrical Engineer, Electrical141 words
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Article36 1929-02-20 13 A T. tatei that Mr. Heima I Hayaahi, rocmbar of the Oppu>i'.i<'n i Party, b]f a party of nun] wtrilc on h'^ hotac and locked in :> h'>u>o. then I.- irai ur|,\'J to secede from tin- parly.36 words
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Article131 1929-02-20 13 Serious Damage at Business Centres. Sydney, Feb. 10. As the result of torrential rains (as much as ten !:iches has fallen in ■one North Coast centres tines last Monday), a number of rivers have overflooded causing the worst Hoods that have occurred in fifty fears. Serious damage131 words
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Article383 1929-02-20 13 K.I\M. Contract With Government. (From Our Own Correspondent.) l'.atr-.via, Keb. 16. n the Government and the K.I'.M. Steamship Co., is. I understand, a 1 present being considered by the Minister for the «°:ilonies at The Hague. The existing > n«rt expire: I, iin.l n>uny ckuuea are under383 words
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Advertisement51 1929-02-20 13 "MOUTRIE" BABY GRAND A New Art Model, Beautiful in DarifA Superb In lot.c, Special Tropical Model. Otwk ur Instalments. 8. MOBTRIE I CO., LTD. (IncorporiUd In Hoaf Korji aAFPLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. *W& -C> Tj^Ot the A V<aWaT^^sfc«WC> GENERAL ELECTRIC ■■■^HLa^,* m i^TblL l»1i (Incorporated in England) TiSk. SINGAPORE AND "^S&^M^T^f51 words
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Advertisement224 1929-02-20 13 Raffles Hotel Rooms with Modern Sanitation. EXCELLENT GRILL. TEA DANCES EVERY MONDAY. WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY 6.15 8.15 p.m. DINER DANSANT EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY "SAKE" McGUIRES RAFFLES ORCHESTRA. Orchestral Concert Sunday. 0.15 p.m. For Reservation Phone 2;>2(), Sea View Hotel Telegrams SEAVIEW. Telephone 5083. <$ ROOMS WITH MODERN <g>224 words
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Advertisement943 1929-02-20 14 RENONG VALLEY MINING CO., LTD. (li. i. .M.i.i:.;... I m the Straits Settlements) NOTICE hi aarahf Eiven that the above- i aaatad Ci nnir a prospectus dated IS, IHt, invitinir subscriptions for IM, ordlnam aaret "f fifty cents each, pnyahle as to IB cents on application and 25 cents on943 words
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Advertisement1087 1929-02-20 14 up;. hie to confirm a nun. her of exceptionally high results obtained by him. In numerous instances, however, individual bores of the two series closely agree and in some cases the bores sunk by us gave appreciably higher values than HMea af Mr. MeLeod. From the results of our bores,1,087 words
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Advertisement971 1929-02-20 14 GOVERNMENT NOTiCE Tenders will be received at the Resident Councillor's Office, up to noon of Feb. 22, 1829, for the following works 1. Construction of two class 111 quarters for Government Officers at Pringgit. 2. Construction of additional accommodation to Keat House. 3. Extension to quay wall on the South971 words
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Advertisement775 1929-02-20 14 F.M.S. GOVERNMENT, STATE OF PERAK FOR SALE BY TENDER GOVT. S.L. SWIFT. 1. Built if wood by the Pcnang Harbour Board in 1900. 2. Length :>:> feet, breadth 11 feet, depth C feet, .fraught r> feet aft, :j'-j feet forward. a. H.P. 8. engine compound, surface condensing, cylinders 7 inches775 words
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Advertisement995 1929-02-20 14 TENDERS Malayan Wood Distillation, Limited (la Liquidation by the Court). Tenders will be received at the office of the Official Assignee at Kuala Lumpur up to noon on May 31. IMS, for the purchase of the assets of the above Company as hereunder set out A. Lands, as follows Title995 words
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Advertisement539 1929-02-20 14 ~ut if 'lei. ist'Tji'— maw H k2. ..i m V "S**"'.- r— J-rSaaaal THE PREMIER TEA OF MALAYA OK ALL GROCERS. Sole Agents K. A. Bartholomeusz, Ltd., 3-A. KAFFLKS QUAY. FORJALE The l'lnnters Leans Ki.ar.l. on behalf of the 1 rnmen! of the Straits .Settlements, offers foi sale th.- property539 words
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Article1397 1929-02-20 15 A. W. Still - A. W. Still. (15y THE HOME MARKET. Farmers in Political Revolt. POSSIBILITIES OF NEW INVENTION. [Cornnr] 1 lhi:il; worth can ful attention wh< the worid*i t ade. >y ctht-i nature of theii 00 npation, The ter tl.ink.^ in a], and il .-ur!many cases ('.jri!:u th1,397 words
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Article275 1929-02-20 15 knocked Down by Car Of Siamese Legation. i.i-M l.y Mr. H. R. Oswald. Ion, n Arthur Emil Johnston* i 5 an official of the Bond of Education, of Bridge Avenue-mansion*. Hammersmith, it was stated that he «u down and fatally injured ir, Koari, W., by a motor-car sad275 words
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Article1401 1929-02-20 15 Action of the Group. STABILISING THE INDUSTRY. In the course of a leview of the metal market in 192* Messrs. Lewis Lazarus and Bom i ft-nir.-,' the tin industry =ay I ran Aagaet Um market bum under the influence of the actions, actual or rumoured, of1,401 words
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Article42 1929-02-20 15 rroKrnmme of drills up to nn.: for weak endinir Feb. 24. 1928 Wednesday, Feb. 20, 5.15 p.m.. Drill H.ill i/i^"o' Scott h) C °y- We <>P°" Trnininc and 30X Ran^e 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall, "A" (M.G.) Coy., Company Parade.42 words
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Article270 1929-02-20 15 High Jinks in a German Prison. A "Comic Opera" trial, wih which Gcimany is rlßCtaff, alriady rich in sensation us in farcical si.uatiun m I in mail week at Sonnonburg, the swat i l the chief Prussian prison. As the local court was not larice enough270 words
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Article104 1929-02-20 15 I.oml l!ea«!li y, the lou-.ler of the Moslem movement ;n; n England, an eminent civil enitaeer, and 'ie kenieat of sportsmen, celebrated hi. seventy-fourth birthday in mail weak. 11 1 am feeling vary fit. and lam busy opening all r.-.y presents," Lord Headlev told a newspaper representative104 words
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Article345 1929-02-20 15 Two New Grounds At Jahm Besar. TV :h oi Singapore will be i oo» <idcruble e>.iL-nt by a scheme which the Municipal hope to tompleti daring the present sear. Two yean agi mosi bounded by Sye.l Alwl Road, Jalan Bes.-ir, Kallang Boad an I 1. Street was345 words
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Advertisement89 1929-02-20 15 AGAIN~CHOICE A EXPERT ELEGANCE EFFICIENCY MAJOR H. Q. D. SEAGRAVE has purchased TWO Hiihum straifht 8 Sa!oon> tv. ad M Tenders to the famous GOLDEN ARROW DURING HI3 ATTEMPT TO BREAK Ti!;-: WORLD'S SPEED RECORDS HILMAN CARS THE CHOKE OF THE EXPERT THE SELECTION CF THE CRITICAL MOTOK PROM $289589 words
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Article487 1929-02-20 16 Study of Kx-Kaiser. PUPPET WHO FORCED A| WAR. "The first HohMMollcrn r«l*I to flee trom his pMh. Sudden f, ai >h,,ui..i scales had fallen fr»». >'"<*>• >• S P«*J« saw the uBMsiHrr. hitherto to adroiuj concealed in the Em:.cror. 1 1 deed, one "f the Traoai487 words
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Article385 1929-02-20 16 Stage Memories of The Melvilles. Few of the successful producers to-day began their careers so early in life, or <vith so little stock in trade, as the Brother* Melville of th? Lyceum. When intrrvuwKi hv a Sunday Times rcpresi ntative on the fortieth anniversary if their debut into385 words
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Article124 1929-02-20 16 An Ancient Caucasian Custom. That slender girlish figure, supposed to be the aim of every modern woman, is a f;..l mora thua 1,000 years old. It has existed, scientists have discovere<\ among North Caucasian tribeswomen for so long that to be stout is now an offence punishable by124 words
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Article336 1929-02-20 16 APPLES RETIRES. Well-known Figure Lost To Eton. Regimental Sergeant-Major Henry Warren Applin, of the Eton College Officers' Training Corps, known to all Etonians as Apples." has retired after thirty-tWO years' service at Eton Though he is well over 60, Sergt.-Major Applin still looks very youthful. He has had a wonderfully336 words
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Article166 1929-02-20 16 Offer for British Auto Co. Shares. A deal involving one million pounds is foreshadowed by an announcement made by the British Automatic Company. This states that the directors have received an offer to purchase the £1 shares of the company at the price of £2 10s. per share.166 words
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Article561 1929-02-20 16 Mr. Brewer's Return. LODGING CLAIM FOR COMPENSATION. Second Officer A. J. Brewer, of the •"Ian Line Clan Lamont, who was sentenced to 300 days' imprisonment, fined l'18, and ordered to pay r >3 costs, on a ■harge of stealing articles valued at O, belonging to the561 words
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Article63 1929-02-20 16 The future of ex-Governor Al Smith is now assured. He has been chosen to the board of a bank, 'vith chairmanship possibilities. In the meantime a fervent address over the radio the other night bugging the Democratic Party to pay j their debts seems to be sure63 words
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Advertisement293 1929-02-20 16 S>^ia.ia W^^j^j^, Jfm^&K h Dazzling Smiles Are Dull Smiles Polished Bright Send Coupon for 10-Day Tube STUDY attractive pi op!?, men or women. Old-time methods fail in successfully Note the tremet:'': ",s part gleaming, combating film, That's why your teeth >vhite teeth play. Dv I believe your teeth remain dull293 words
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Advertisement258 1929-02-20 16 G2^ Those excruciating pains in the back! Do not bungle or lose any f imc. but attack rheumalism at its rooi. Take <ftaqa\ Tablets of ASPIRIN and reinforce their action by rubbing into the painful pans SpIroS£h&-Soiii?lOE* which penetrates deeply into the skin. This double treatment brings about a certain,258 words
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Article985 1929-02-20 17 ATTAINMENT OF SPEED Co-ordination of Mind And Muscle. PRETTY PROBLEM FOR PHYSIOLOGISTS. Professor A. V. Hill, in his book j Living Machinery," analyses the action j of a man throwing a cricket ball a world's j record distance of 1M yards. H« shows how985 words
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Article802 1929-02-20 17 Tragedy of Seamark." I THE KINK OF A MAN OFj GENIUS. Mr. H. R. Oswald, the West London coroner, held an inquest at Fulham on Austin Major Small, aged 34, an auth >r who wrote under the name of Seamark." He was found dead in802 words
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Article140 1929-02-20 17 Costumes for Daughters Every Two Years. An instruction in the will of Mr. Thomas Hugfr, a Penzance outfitter, I licalmir with his unmarried daughters, iva<l HU daaghtoM, Caroline and Jessie, If unmarried .it his death, are to use his r.sideme so long as they desire, and140 words
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Article50 1929-02-20 17 London, Feb. 12. The CoasetTatlve candidate in the byelection at Hath, mused by the death of Poaeraft, ll not yet ani. The Liberal candidate will be Mr. ft. R. Daniels, who was formerly a Juilpri- in India, and Mr. L Q. Omm nd, ;i ju.irnalist, will represent Labour.50 words
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Article297 1929-02-20 17 Exploiting the King's Illness. The limit of bad taste in exploiting the King's illness has surely been reached by a German firm of chemists advertising in a German trade periodical printed in English. In a specially worded advertisement of a proprietary drug, wiites a medical correspondent297 words
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Article249 1929-02-20 17 THE SUPER-PIANO." A Vienna Architect's Invention. The Vienna architect, Emmerich Spielmann, has inverted a new musical instrument, which he calls a Super-Piano." It looks like an ordinary piano, but its sounds arc produced by light and e'ectricity. I Tht sound-producing element is a ray of light interrupted rhythmically by vibraI249 words
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