Malacca Guardian, 31 December 1928
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Title Section18 1928-12-31 1 MALACCA GUARDIAN (PUBLISHED WEEKLY). V 01. I. MALACCA, MONDAY’, DECEMBER 31, 1928. SINGLE COPY TEN CENTS. No. 5318 words
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Advertisement722 1928-12-31 1 try the 1,1 Jljcca Guardiaii” HF MALACCA WEEKLY AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM FOR RATES, WRITE TO THE MANAGER. I I ASj I I A -^“d*“ B Telephone No. 243. t i!| ESTATE S TRUST AGENCIES (1927) LIMITED. I O* fjf A Trust Company Registered under the Trust Companies Ordinance >722 words
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Advertisement38 1928-12-31 1 SUBSCRIPTION RATES. (PAYABLE IN ADVANCE) 3 MONTHS $l-00 6 200 V 99 12 4.00 FOR PLACES OUTSIDE MALACCA TOWN, ADD 25 CENTS. 50 CENTS, $1 RESPECTIVELY FOR POSTAGE. FOR POSTAGE TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES PLEASE DOUBLE THE ABOVE AMOUNTS.38 words
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Article49 1928-12-31 2 S Of. the eldest son of Mr. fan Km? and the late Mrs :i Y. (nĕe Madam Loh Chit Xeo) ana Miss Kon Ong Xeo. the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Koh Boon Chuan, cf -Kuala Lumpur. The marriage will take place in Malacca on January 30, 1929.49 words
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Article809 1928-12-31 2 TRACT WITH PARA GOVERNMENT. ADVERSE POLITICAL CAMPAIGN ENDED. Some time ago, after the terms of the contract between Henry Ford and the State of Para were published, the Brazilian yellow press started a campaign against the concession for political reasons, says; the India Rubber World of New809 words
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Article827 1928-12-31 2 MESSRS. UNITED TRADERS (ILL.), LTD. MALACCA. Telephone No. 273. 29th December, 1925. Rubber:—Tne price of the commodity remains practical!. i !n changed since we reported fortnight, closing steady to-< u,Y.. t 8 9 16d. London, 17 r > cents \v w York, and' 29l4 cents Smgar London stocks827 words
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Advertisement703 1928-12-31 2 ADVERTISEMENTS. LEARN ACCOUNTANCY Study at home in your spare time. Find out what the I.C.S. can do for you. Write for FREE, illustrated book. Accountancy Architecture Commercial Training Clerk of W orks S’hand-Typewriting Draftsmanship L.A.A. and C.R.A. Engineering: Civil Good English Concrete Correspondence Structural Advertising Mechanical Salesmanship Electrical Matriculation Steam,703 words
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Advertisement251 1928-12-31 2 ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE. S. NOAH ALHABSHEE. IN THE MATTER OF THE SUPREME COURT AT MUAR. Miscellaneous Application No. 92 of 1928. The Ho Hong Bank, Limited of Muar Chargees, and Teo Lang Huang of Muar and No. 3, Paya Lane, Singapore Chargor. AUCTION SALE OF ONE VALUABLE RUBBER ESTATE AND 4251 words
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Obituary91 1928-12-31 2 ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Mr. Tan Peng Chiang of Messrs. Keng Hm Co. wishes to thank all friends and relatives for the wreaths, scrolls, letters and telegrams of condolence received in connection with the death of his mother, also for the attendance and loan of cars. ACKNOWLEDGMENT. j Mr. Lim Tiow Wan and91 words
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Article578 1928-12-31 3 The young man who had n a flapper in to dinner was ta king art. Are you fond of etching? he asked. As a general thing, yes,” she wered, looking up into his eyes v n an engaging frankness tftat eatened havoc to his heart; ut,” she added578 words
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Article651 1928-12-31 3 [The Malacca Guardian does not necessarily endorse the opinion of its correspondents.] Determination. To the Editor of the Malacca Guardian.” Sir, In the beginning of a New Year, it is customary for those who may nave been living a somewhat careless, and consequently an unhealthy, life, either on the651 words
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Article310 1928-12-31 3 The s.s. Jeram ’is now on the Singapore-Maiacca run. The new Government yacht Sea Belle il 'Was in port for some hours on Thursday from Penang. About one hundred deck passengers arrived in Malacca from Singapore, by the s.s. Sin Kheng Seng,” on Tuesday of last week. The Hua310 words
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Article257 1928-12-31 3 Arrivals. By tne s.s. Sin Kheng Seng on Tuesday:—Mr. Koh Eng Tuan and sixty deck passengers. By the s.s. Kelantan on Wednesday: Mr. and Mrs. Savage and child, Messrs. Lacey and F Isaac, and 62 deck pas lengers. By the s.s. Larut on Thursday: Messrs. Nicholson, W. E. Thomson,257 words
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Advertisement56 1928-12-31 3 'Tss'-' rr Cj|> Zftjctfa ejrp 4jr< ’-'P oQa c T r n I i I rrJUL&SIiA. Fjp 1 fern,. 1 k n vv a wlilisPtAbO a. u C/> °T'/ I |B| zi ISSSt Prices [at Singapore): Tourer 1395. Sedan /795,—; Comm. Chassis 995, I V r lon Trucks 1370 BORNEO-CHEVROLET,56 words
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RECENT NEWS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD
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MONDAY.
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Article432 1928-12-31 4 MUTUAL KIENDLINESS RESTORED. At Nanking the British Minister, Sir Miles Lampson, nas formally presented nis credentials to President Chiang Kai-snek. in doing so he expressed tne King's wishes for tne prosperity and welfare of the Republic oi China and ms own determination to promote tne closest friendly432 words
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Article161 1928-12-31 4 Owing to tne recent bribery 1 scandals, involving more than one third of its members, the Home Minister Has ordered the dissolution of the Tokio City Municipal Council. The fresh elections, winch will be carried out within the next three months, will be the first t) be161 words
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TUESDAY.
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Article318 1928-12-31 4 CONSIDERED A TRIUMPH OF DIPLOMACY. Discussing the conclusion of the Sino-Britisn ireaty a Japanese Foreign Orrice spokesman siateu mat uie Japanese uovernment regards it as a orunant piece ox diplomacy on the part of the British. Reierrmg lo the absence or Dress comment, the spokesman ailirmed that it318 words
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Article87 1928-12-31 4 An official version of the state of affairs in Afghanistan is that the Afghan Court has removed to Kandahar. At present it is impossible to tell how the King and the Government exist, though it is practically'certain that Amanullah is no way down and out. On the87 words
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Article185 1928-12-31 4 North River was lighted up by a spectacular fire which gutted the I stone church being erected by J. D. Rockefeller, Jr., at a cost of two million dollars for the Park Avenue Baptist Church, in New York. The carillon which RockeI ’eller bought in England as185 words
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WEDNESDAY.
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Article224 1928-12-31 4 CANADA PROVES DEVOTION TO EMPIRE. Mr. Mackenzie King has sent a message to His Majesty declaring that as an enduring expression of feeling and devotion to His Majesty and of the nearness of relationship of Canada to all other parts of the Dominions, tne Canadian Government had decided224 words
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Article98 1928-12-31 4 Owing to rumours of a secret organisation against the Government, the police arrested a number of persons, mostly of the poorer classes, several of whom were provisionally released but kept under observation. Nine were detained in custody, including two Mohammedan women, sisters named Kadrieh, who were believed98 words
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Article70 1928-12-31 4 The women and children from the Brit’sh Legation at Kabul, who were evacuated by aeroplanes which covered the distance to Peshawar, of 160 miles, in an hour and a half, numbered 20. They included Lady Humphreys, Mrs. Gould and her two children, Mrs. Stranger and child, Miss70 words
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Article60 1928-12-31 4 Serious news has been received of a rebellion led by Dost Mohammed, the tribal leader in Persian Baluchistan. It is stated that troops and two aeroplanes from Kerman chased the pursuing rebels across the Great Desert. Dost is alleged to have poisoned all wells to a point60 words
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Article46 1928-12-31 4 The town of Cottabato, on the west coast of Mindanao Island, has been practically destroyed by an earthquake and tidal wave. So fai four people are reported killed and 102 injured and the damage is estimated at a quarter of a million dollars (U.S.A.).46 words
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Article26 1928-12-31 4 The Dutch swimmer, Mile. Braun, swam 400 metres on a bad stroke in six minutes, 16-4 5 seconds, establishing a new world’s record.26 words
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Article21 1928-12-31 4 In the lightweight championship of Europe, the Frenchman Raphae’ knocked out Cm German Czirson in the eleventh round,21 words
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THURSDAY.
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Article112 1928-12-31 4 CONDITION OF KING PLEASES ROMAN CATHOLICS. Addressing the Cardinals, who arrived at the Vatican to present Christmas greetings, the Pope rejoiced at the improvement in the King’s condition. He said: “We trembled and prayed for the life of the sovereign who so graciously came to visit us here,112 words
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Article74 1928-12-31 4 Other legations at Kabul have sought British assistance and more aeroplanes were despatched from Peshawar to evacuate foreign women and children. It appears that the British Legation was isolated for three days between rebel and Royal forces. The rebels have now been repulsed from the close vicinity74 words
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Article61 1928-12-31 4 A split in the Argentine Radical Party between the followers of President Irigoyen and the so-called Conservationists resulted in rioting and shooting at San Juan. Five of the demonstrators were killed and several wounded. The cavalry were called out and dislodged the rioters from the railway station,61 words
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Article54 1928-12-31 4 The death has occurred of Sir William Thiselton-Dyer, the research worker. Sir William laid the foundation of the rubber industry in the East Indies by sending to Singapore seeds germinated at Kevv. His experiment of introducing the East Indies banana strain into the West Indies had54 words
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Article44 1928-12-31 4 A message from Moscow states that Stalin has allowed Trotsky to be sent to south Russia to recover from malaria. This is interpreted by Russian Communist circles as an attempt at reconciliation with Trotsky, who has so far rejected all overtures.44 words
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Article25 1928-12-31 4 Seven workmen were killed and three seriously injured in the collapse of a huge reinforced concrete hangar, 4,300 yards square, at Saumur, France.25 words
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Article94 1928-12-31 4 Five women and a child were incinerated in a fire which destroyed a hotel at Tidaholm, Sweden. Mr. Devaraja, Usher of the local Courts, received a pamful injury on Boxing Day in a collision with a cyclist. He was struck on the thigh by the front wheel94 words
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FRIDAY.
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Article140 1928-12-31 4 SEVERE WEATHER CAUSES REBEL RETREAT. The position in Kabul is undoubtedly'oiearer. The severity of the wintry conditions caused a considerable number of the rebel forces to withdraw temporarily, and r is probable that a continuance of these conditions will create a lud, which will afford King Amanulian140 words
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Article131 1928-12-31 4 Tne Queen, in reply to the message of Mr. Mackenzie King, Premier of Canada, says that tne message will be highly valued by tne King when his progress towards recovery has sufficiently advanced for him to receive it personally. Expressions of love and devotion of tne Canadian131 words
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Article115 1928-12-31 4 Like thousands of otner families all over England, the Royal Family spent a quiet and happy Christmas together. The Queen and ail live of the children attended a service in tne Palace chapel in tne morning. A great occasion was tne family reunion at tne Christmas dinner115 words
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Article107 1928-12-31 4 The Maharajah of Mnhumudabad, President of the All India Muslim League, opening a session of the League, gave a lead in favour of the Dominion status for India as an alternative to complete independence. He declared tnat tne British connection gave an undeniable security ami was a107 words
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Article80 1928-12-31 4 The following cable message has j been received by the Colonial Government from tne Imperial Government: Owing to the King’s illness the i Prime Minister is at the present unable to make the customary submission to His Majesty for the New Year Honours list, which will in consequence80 words
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SATURDAY.
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Article114 1928-12-31 4 KING NOT PRO GRESSING. CHECK IN FAY PROGREEV Reuter learns that present felt over u j tion, despite a hal be was making. Y was continued in G j exists. The position King had and still has row margin of'sale iiV m the progress m the < in suc ‘h114 words
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Article129 1928-12-31 4 ST] CATION AT KABUL EASIER. Foreign women and children were rescued m the nick of tirfle from Kabul as no further flying is possible, the aerodrome at Kabul being under two feet of snow. It i S reported from Peshawar tnat King Amanuilah may try to move the129 words
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Article61 1928-12-31 4 I Here are serious inundations in the whole district north of Termonde, due to a violent gale rushing in into the tidal waters of the Scheldt. Nearly 7,000 acres, inhabited by 10,000 people, are unaer water. The outlook is blackened owing to the contemplation of high spring61 words
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Article43 1928-12-31 4 The Ministry of Labour announces that on December 17 the total number of unemployed was 1,281,100. This was 49,812 less than tne week before, but 171,048 more than a year ago, A decrease in unemoloyment is generally expected about Christmas time.43 words
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Article34 1928-12-31 4 The An nbishop of Canterl y. who has been ill with interna- inflammation and was unable to iiiitii his Christmas engagements. ■as made good progress towards v•overy. The bulletins will be continued.34 words
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Article95 1928-12-31 4 Commander Byrd’s expee n, which is neanng its propost 1 r n base at tne Bay of Wnaies, In I iess informed tne Secretary i U.S. Navy. Mr. Wilbur, tnai Ross Ice Barrier was reat i« Tuesday. Mr. Mat Arip, late chief oil the steam trawler95 words
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ROUND THE COURTS
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Article972 1928-12-31 5 l IL ACTION AGAINST PLANTER. •re Mr. Dodd on Friday, the 3ia ra Motor Garage sued Mr G. i Haynes for $163.59 for work oms ear. Mr. Gono appeared plaintiffs and the defendant ap: >-ed in person and admitted plaintiffs $BO only, eo by Mr. Gono whether972 words
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CHINA NEWS
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Article205 1928-12-31 5 (Kuo Min News Agency). L The State Council announces the r appointment of Mr. Chang Chihi Kiang, Chairman of the National I Opium-Suppression Committee, Mr. We i Tao-ming, Minister of the Ministry of Judicial Administration, and Mr. Wang Wei-sen, Director of the Criminal Cases Department of(Kuo Min News Agency). - 205 words
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Article126 1928-12-31 5 M. Albert Thomas, Director of the International Labour Bureau, speaking at an informal meeting at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Labour presided over by Minister H. H. Rung, stated that in view of the fact that labour conditions in China are different from those in foreign126 words
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Article99 1928-12-31 5 In order the better to inform the foreign public of the programmes and aims of tne Party and the Government and also to explain to them the current political and diplomatic situation in China so that tney may acquire a clear understanding of the events, the Propaganda99 words
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Article99 1928-12-31 5 It is reported that an application by the Spanish Legation to open an office in Peiping for the enlistment of 2.000 Chinese labourers, to be transported to the Spanish colonies in South Africa for colonization purposes, has been rejected by the Special Municipality of Peiping. It will99 words
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Article71 1928-12-31 5 The confiscated properties of the Northern militarists in Peiping are now being separately disposed of under the direction of the Committee for the Disposal of Confiscated Properties. The properties belonging to Chang Chung-chang. Koo Wei-chun (Wellington Koo), Wang Chi-tang, Tseng Yoh-hsien, Wu Kwang-hsin, Yao Chen, Tang Chi, Chang71 words
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Article98 1928-12-31 5 A contribution of $1,000,000 has been pledged by General Cbang Hsuen-liang towards tbe famine relief fund for Honan, Snensi ana Kansu, according to a leport mack by Mr. Sun Fo, Minister of Kail ways, at a meeting of the Famine Relief Committee for Honan, Snansi and98 words
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Article94 1928-12-31 5 A special district in Nanking near the former Ming palaces, in which will be situated the buildings of the five Yuan and the various Ministries, will be selected and reserved especially for the requirements of the Central Governmental Administrations. According to information emanating from the State Council,94 words
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Article89 1928-12-31 5 The Ministry of Foreign Affair is in receipt of a telegram from various overseas Chinese organizations in the Straits Settlements stating that a large party of seas Chinese will return to China for the express purpose of attending the State burial of the Party’s ate89 words
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Article76 1928-12-31 5 The Ministry of Agriculture and Mining, in a telegram to the Anhwei Provincial Reconstruction Department, states that inasmuch as the right of opening and developing mines belongs to the Government foreign interests shall not be allowed to engage in mining develop ments in any part of the76 words
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Article78 1928-12-31 5 As for Japan, we are adhering to our policy. If the Imperial Japanese Government can resume negotiations with us in a spirit of perfect sincerity, we will not decline. But if Japan is in no hurry to enter into negotiations we shall be obliged to let things78 words
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Article851 1928-12-31 5 G. P. Davies - SCIENTIFIC METHODS EXPLAINED. G. P. Davies, F.R.H.S. (Special to the Guardian.”) (Continued). Tools used in Drainage. 1. A spade used in marking out and takmg off topsod. 2. Mattock, used to loosen the soil. 3. Draining spade, blade about 20 inenes long, 5 inches wide at top, ind 3(Special to the “ Guardian.”) - 851 words
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Advertisement272 1928-12-31 5 Know beauty, a new style a more y e i vet mohair upholstery handsome wood II I M -j 1 1 7 mouldings artistic hardware and fitments endow a/luring Style than the the interiors with the same tasteful elegance. New >. adjustable front seats fufl -Wl dth rear seats and272 words
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Article352 1928-12-31 6 We have been given a large quantity of literature advertising me eignth issue of forestry bonds now being offered for sale by the New Zealand Perpetual Forests, Ltd., which concern has just opened an office in Malacca. After reading; with scrupulous care the entire ■terature supplied us, we352 words
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Article352 1928-12-31 6 We believe careful investigation will show that a avge proportion ol our population, bath within and without our present Municipal limits, are strongiy opposed, if they take any interest m the matter at ail, to the extension of tne limits at present. There is a pressing demand352 words
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Article349 1928-12-31 6 Every rice nowadays has its New Year celebrations., and tomorrow is the great day when Phristian peoples form them resolu ions for the 864 days which are to follow. Our Ci inese fellow citizen ill hate their innings—and on a urge scale—s ow iy. Whatevei may be349 words
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Article568 1928-12-31 6 Three complaints were brought to this office last week by parties who felt aggrieved at the conduct of different officials. Sucn things are bound to occur and are aggravated by racial differences and by the readiness of the average Asiatic to believe tnat he is treated differently from568 words
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FROM OTHER PENS.
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Article102 1928-12-31 6 beyond tneir means.—“ Tm n a lv express.” v The people who are hensive about the r lt ppre motor-cars which w u force from January owners of cars and bumhiring purposes, aim have good cause to be a; V/ ,y The cars which are e affectedbeyond tneir means.—“ Tm na'lv express.” ‘ “::*v - 102 words
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Advertisement173 1928-12-31 6 fr §f$TE (xp^ess 5. Rt u nianufactured by iV v ®qw, lhe rate of thousands V e 4, Made exclusively of the unique 555 leaf. <4 'made IN" LONDON BY ARDATIi TOBACCO CO LTD 107-a,** mm ®®s 1 SAFETY FIRST I k£ s&} •>S y he you bvisn ch i173 words
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Advertisement80 1928-12-31 6 4 I GllTHiBE c 6feF J h Give your Friends and t yourself t I A TREAT Ceiebrate x {THE NEW YEAR! I X Hi I j HEIDSIECK CHAMPAGNE. f 1 1 T A Sole Agents: I j GUTiIRfE f €fa I X Phone 85 Malacca. ij i 4 •>*:**:**:**:—:♦80 words
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Advertisement51 1928-12-31 6 > <& ft I 1 Pabco 1 Plaster Board 4 for Hec i/ and Pennanence W 8 f S S 4*♦ a m I' I ft -.ft f) 4 f 1 P Foi further particulars apply to: I SIME, DARBY 8 Co., Lid. f m Sole Agents. ft ft ft51 words
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LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
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Article808 1928-12-31 7 J ECIAL MUSIC AT THE I CHURCHES. I j; ry seat was taken at the I 1) mas Sunday evening service I at 'ist Church, when the MethoI dission united with the conIpe ion of the Established I Cni o tor a service of song approIpi to the808 words
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Article117 1928-12-31 7 Fne Hon. Mr. Tan Cheng Lock uis been officially notified of the desire of the Asiatic community of Malacca that he serve for another -erm as the representative of this settlement on the Legislative Counul and has expressed his willingtess to accept in view of the unanimous desire117 words
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Article108 1928-12-31 7 A great many people were disippointed at the complete closure >f the Post Office on Christmas Day, when it is customary for all Christians and many non-Chris-lans to exchange gifts and greetngs. The result was that a great nany cards ana gifts did not reach :heir destination till108 words
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Article107 1928-12-31 7 The Travel Bulletin,” published by the N.Y.K. Line, for December contains a picture of a stone lion which is in the Okura Museum of Antiquities and very strongly resembles the famous stone figure found in Malacca. Concerning it the “Travel Bulletin” says: This niece is said to107 words
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Article92 1928-12-31 7 A very enjoyable dance took place at the Malacca Club on Saturday. Dec. 22, at 9.30 p.m. There was a good attendance but the room was not unpleasantly crowded and dancing went on until 1.30 a.m. The music was supplied by a very good band known as92 words
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Article231 1928-12-31 7 SITE NEAR TRANQUERAH ENGLISH SCHOOL. Arrangements are practically completed for the making over to Sriman Pandit Naidu, Senior Physician of the Himalaya Pharmacy, Singapore, of a site of twelve acres just behind the Tranquerah School, which Had hithe to been reserved as best suited for agricultural purposes.231 words
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Article147 1928-12-31 7 The following roster of Visiting Justices for the Malacca Prison has beeh arranged for 1929:—• Chairman: Mr. S. M. Peralta. January, Messrs. M. Strivens and E. Kong Guan. February, Messrs. G. Holden and Teon Teang Chye. March, Dr. Tan Seng Tee and Mr. Yeow Kim Swee. April, Messrs.147 words
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Article152 1928-12-31 7 ADDITIONS TO THE MALACCA LIBRARY. Wentworth, P.. Grey Mask. A.A. 107. Hutchinson, A. S. M., This Freedom. A. 1999. Williamson, H.. The Pathway. A. 4096. Coppard, A. E., Silver Circus.: A. 4097. Mac Gill, P., Black Bonar. A. 4098. Crofts, F. W., The Sea Mystery. A.A. 108. Pollard,152 words
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Article954 1928-12-31 7 WAIL OF WATER BUFFALO REACHES K. LUMPUR. Press and public of Kuala Lumpur are greatly disturbed over our cruelty here m Malacca in putting the water buffalo at work on tne roads instead of allowing him to waiiow in the paddy fields. Editorially tne “Malay Mail” says:— rhougn954 words
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Article775 1928-12-31 7 SOMETHING WHICH MALAYA LACKS. (Special to the Guardian”) It is strange that in a country surrounded by tropical seas there is no Aquarium, either at Singapore or Penang, the nearest one to Malaya being the Aquarium in Manila, the Capital of the Philippines, which is situated on(Special to the “ Guardian”) - 775 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous300 1928-12-31 7 THE RIALTO THEATRE. OUR PREMIER PLAYHOUSE BEING RENOVATED. Mr. R. M. Donati, the lessee of the Rialto Theatre, was in Malacca las week to renew his lease on the pre mises for another year. He expressed himself very strongly on the condition in which he found the place, and without300 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article574 1928-12-31 8 MALACCA v. NEGRI. On Saturday afternoon Malacca Club met a visiting Negri Team at hockey. The visitors took to field with only eight men. Rhodes and White and another failed to turn up. A Malacca Malay right winger was pressed into service. The visitors played two men short for574 words
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Article388 1928-12-31 8 On December 23 Malacca met Kajang at hockey. The M.C. Padang, as a result of rain, was waterlogged and slippery, good hockey being out of the question In fact it was with difficulty that the field was marked for play. The teams lined up thus:— Kajang: Hide,388 words
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Article83 1928-12-31 8 ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOLS HOLD CONTEST. Three tennis players from the staff of tne Anglo-Chinese School, Singapore, have been making a tour of the peninsula during the Christmas holidays, trying to defeat members of the staffs of other mission schools. They are expected here in Malacca to-day and, weather permitting, will83 words
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Article198 1928-12-31 8 TAN TAN PARTY BEAT SIM IT SPORTS CLUB. In the match between the Tan Tan Badminton Party and the Simit Sports Club, played on the latter’s court on Saturday last, the visitors won by six games to nil. The following is the detailed -;core:— Singles. 1. Chan Wee Liew198 words
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Advertisement249 1928-12-31 8 I I V 1 I /mm MT&m\ NET PROFIT Should be yours if you purchase 15 Profit-sharing bonds now. Our previous advertisements have been addressed to the man of moderate means and the response has been truly remarkable. While the small investor is still welcome we now appeal to the249 words
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Advertisement220 1928-12-31 8 I THE I NEW OAR I Performance, Comfort, Safety Equal to Every Demand. I I V47S it A car with speed that can be maintained mile after mile; t L ‘yj power that takes you up a steep hill without effort; pickup that places you far ahead of any car220 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous52 1928-12-31 8 M. a* I I AT THE ;I I ELDORADO CINEMA ff Showing for Two Nights f From 30th to 31st December. if ‘A LUCKY FOOL' 1 1 I 6 REELS. 'I ‘SWATOW NEWS’ M gb 3 REELS. I "DAY DOWN NANKING” I 1 (O FtEELS. I All 19 Keels for52 words
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Article310 1928-12-31 9 i OF NON-SMOKERS 3 14: HE RESPECTED. 1 £r interesting discussion Agoing cn m the Lonuon -out whetner 11 is right 0 1 low smoking m tneat.es, I a [Siam Observer.’ Li Commission has been l; the Prefect of Police m '■ich nas decided tiiiu !o be310 words
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Article300 1928-12-31 9 On Sunaay light December 2 a Chevrolet sedi tar, standing be fore tne Socieatl Phoenix at Telok Belong. Southidmatra, decided tc snow tne 1 nip tains just how strong and at)le its body work was. It waned quiiiy. where i s ow.ici had left it staiiag with its300 words
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Article89 1928-12-31 9 The terrific? 3 e of uving set by modern youth 1 inks iate hours > the mode of ri 1S > all-night cabarets, and thirf* 0 which Dr A B Kekerdt supi- 11 ender, t of the insane asylum the Territorial Hospital of P' aik attributes the causes89 words
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Article892 1928-12-31 9 CLEAR EXPOSITION OF SITUATION. Bishop L. J. Birney, of Snang.iai, wmte on a recent visit to Amei ica, made a remarkably clear exposi ion of the present situation in China which is worth much greater publicity than it nas received. His address in part was as follows:892 words
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Article456 1928-12-31 9 MOTOR SHOW IN FAR NORTH ALASKA. Fairbanks on the Tanana Creek, a tributary of the great Yukon River m Alaska, is not as well known to most people as was Dawson City, in tne Yukon Territory, for its gold rushes and stampedes, but it is a famous456 words
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Article57 1928-12-31 9 Mr. G. Loeker-Lampson, Foreign Jnder-Secretary, stated in the House of Commons tnat the Geneva Protocol, prohibit ng the use of poison gas 111 war, had been ratified by cniy six States. The Si itish Government were not prepared to ratify the Protocol unless ill the other57 words
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Article40 1928-12-31 9 A vaccine has been discovered, which, it is claimed, will prevent distemper in dogs. It is the result of five years’ research work by Dr. Laidlaw and Mr. Dunkin at the laboratories of the Medical Research Council.40 words
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Advertisement216 1928-12-31 9 Rjra? my ie new Chevrolet Utility Truck embo- Jk, dies the most recent advancements in truck engineering, including fourspeed transmission and fourwheel brakes! transmission provides tremendous pulling steep grades. It enables capacity loads to be started without undue strain on dad the qreu,er c ornfoi-' of front shock motor, clutch216 words
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Advertisement208 1928-12-31 10 p o c <sver since it flashed into the field. Pontiac The G. M. R. cylinder head the crovflow Six has been a history-making car. And now, radiator the AC uel pump thee, and Pontiac Six is winning even greater success a dozen additional development*, .are because today’s Pontiac Six208 words
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Page 10 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous268 1928-12-31 10 THEATRE. I I PROGRAMMES. M R 0 ty 9 lQoq From Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th Jan. 1929. if From Monday alst Dec. 1928 to Wednesday 2nd Jan. 1929. 9-30 p.m. am AIL P* hh*’ The Latest Pathe Gazette PICTORI AL REVIEW VICTOR McLAULEN in Jj| “JUST A HUSBAND" (Comedy)268 words
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Article243 1928-12-31 11 SAD cycle accident at PENANG. A fatal motor accident occurred opposite the Nanking Hotel in Northern Road at about half past one on Wednesday afternoon, according to “The Pinang Gazette.” Mr. Leake and Mr. Rouse, both of Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw Co., Ltd., Penang, had been to the Runnymede243 words
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Article406 1928-12-31 11 Mr. C. S. Norrie, chief officer'of the Straits Steamship boat, Tung Song,” was found in his cabin in Penang harbour on Thursday with a bullet wound in his forehead, says The Pinang Gazette.” Members of tne crew heard no report of any description but when Captain Stokes406 words
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Article515 1928-12-31 11 NEW REGULATIONS ISSUED BY EDUCATION OFFICE. The pamphlet just off the Government Press, entitled Regulations for Aided English Schools n the Straits Settlements,” calls o mind very forcibly the greai nanges effected in our educational system in the last thirty years, ffi ior to that time about515 words
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Article49 1928-12-31 11 On the 24th instant, before Inche Mahmood, Dr. Coope, Medical Officer, Muar, was charged with criminal trespass and assault on a Chinese lady. The complainant was represented by Mr. P. C. Mitra, while Dr. Coope defended himself. He was found guilty of assault and fined $5.49 words
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Article767 1928-12-31 11 INTERVIEW WITH SIR RONALD ROSS. As long as I live I will keep oh fussing them. I want to see malaria control throughout tne; Empire.” Sir Ronald Ross made this vehement declaration, in tne course of a talk with “The Observer” on the present scope of his work767 words
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