Malaya Tribune, 2 February 1928
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Title Section20 1928-02-02 1 The Malaya Tribune XV. -No. 26 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1928 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2. 192820 words
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Advertisement156 1928-02-02 1 TRY OREA MISSION CLOTH does not FADE. I does not SHRINK. A- wears LONGER. Korean Products Co. 7, Bras Basah Road. SINGAPORE. 'PHONI 324. 4 jESHiSSiISHSHSHSB%BStISHSESHSaS2S2SaSI eSHS2SHS2SHSHSHSISES2SHSHSHSHSaSHS2SM2SH^ INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS Sole Importers «f S ONE MODEL FOR WffQ! EVERY POCKET I I SPYDER $1,395 'A TORPEDO 51.750 jft156 words
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Advertisement396 1928-02-02 1 FLORODOR" f Washing A Suitings C**,/ /V/ y/ For Tropical -T Wear. HIGH STREET Singapore. I i I «k I I liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiTnnTiiiiininiiiimuinini n] ■fl fC' #"> I I lIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIiriIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIMi OJ 1/UJS b 11 Call I Gi uinness Sole Agents for S.S. F.M.S. S I s mef Darb y I I396 words
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Article577 1928-02-02 2 KAY YEW (KINTA VALLEY) TIN MINES, LIMITED Satisfactory Progress Reported The first general meeting of Kay Yew, (Kinta Valley) Tin Mines, Ltd.. was held on December 21 at the registered office, 3, London-wall Buildings, London, E.C., Sir Ernest W. Birch, K.C.M.G. (Chairman of the company), presiding. The Secretary577 words
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Article899 1928-02-02 2 Prospects Under Effective Restriction The annual general meeting of the shareholders of Seletar Plantations, Ltd., was held on December 29 in the Council Room of the Rubber Growers' Association, 2-4, Idol Lane, E.C., Mr. H. Wallis Wood presiding. The representative of the Secretaries and Agents (Messrs. Wallis899 words
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484 1928-02-02 2 The seventeenth annual general meeting of Hevea (Johore) Rubber Plantations. Ltd., was held on December 16 in the offices of the Ceylon Association in London, 6, Laurence Pountneyhill, E.C. Mr. T. E. Williams, the Chairman of the company, presided. The representative of the Secretaries (Messrs.484 words
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Article95 1928-02-02 2 The Selangor Fire Brigade was tested on Thursday eveninar by a false a.arm ffiven by the Superintendent, Mr. Lloyd, from the Residency, Kuala Lumpur As soon as the fire station received the alarm, two engines left, arriving at the Residency within seven minutes. One engine was manned by the volunteers95 words
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Advertisement330 1928-02-02 2 >E= aoi iocaoc=i=3oaoi rocaoi fOC=a WIHTEAWAYS i ANNUM 9 STOCKTAKING j SALE I J Continues until SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11. jg*< FURTHER 1 REDUCTIONS o I J^r^k s THIS WEEK 1N THE n vr' -f%X MILLINERY U 1 < Wj> Tr department. S mJk f J EVERY HAT **Vvf MARKED AT330 words
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Advertisement529 1928-02-02 2 GIRLS WHO GET HUSBANDS. Many mothers of prt arrived at a BUUTiageal r -*»i it is that other girls I, find husbands with gr< their own daughters do. The who remains r side seeing her plainer b friends led to the altar the girl who pays no hobbies and diver-i529 words
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Article1499 1928-02-02 3 Erudite Discussion on Piracy PROTEST BY FOREIGN MINISTER The following is a translation of the protest lod-ed with Sir Miles Lampson. Minister from Great Britain, hy Mr. C haochu Wu, Minister of Foreign Affairs ot the Nationalist Government, against the sinking of the Irene in1,499 words
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Article279 1928-02-02 3 Witness Punched and Knocked Out at Hong Kong How a New Year party at the Tungshan Hotel on the central waterfront came to a disastrous ending, in the small hours of January I, was related tc Major C. W llson at the' Central Police Court, Hong Kong, when279 words
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Advertisement423 1928-02-02 3 Everything Seemed a Burden." f^Sft SttJr* 1 m lst wr^te an d te M y° u °f the great benefit I have derived from Kruschen Salts. For three years I suffered from constipation, depression and nerves which t 0 -iade everything seem a burden. After attending doctors on and off423 words
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Advertisement142 1928-02-02 3 •niiii-n; :n I J j J 1" TiiHiWK 3^^^ i 1 A6EMS: I Malayan Mdtors, Lid., 14-20, Orchard Hoad, 1 SiNGAPOP.r. Repulse Three Unseen Enemies! Help your Baby to grow lusty jg^^^^ l and strong, Guard him against his three worst enemies, moisture, frictlon ancl infection. Make his life and142 words
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Article837 1928-02-02 4 Relentless Fight Of Book Lovers ROMANTIC BARGAINS AT FAMOUS SALE One of the most interesting sahes of books and manuscripts that have been held in London this autumn opened in Chancery Lane. It included a number of first editions of Charles Dickens and a genuine Dickens837 words
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Article114 1928-02-02 4 Stolen During Canton's Reign Of Terror Dr. Sun's personal sea!, a priceless treasure because of the sentiment attached to it, was stolen from Provincial Headquarters when th- 44 Reds" were in rower at Canton. It is rumoured that it was taken away by a Russian, and that114 words
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Advertisement206 1928-02-02 4 f| pi X M Mind my Throat? I am minding my throat —this is a Craven "A" Made Specially to Prevent Sore Throats by Carreras Ltd. Sole Agents: HUTTENBACH LAZARUS SONS LTD. SINGAPORE, PENANG, IPOH, KUALA-LUMPUR •11l I I I \lhc basic cause of most rheumatic paini is congestion. Apply206 words
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Advertisement160 1928-02-02 4 J By Easy Payments! ltfO home need deny itself the pleasure of I owning a "MOUTRIE" PIANO for every model, is now obtainable under our simple 3 system of Easy Payments. J GUARANTEED 7 YEARS, BUILT For TROPICS, I V "SOLID TEAK CASE. Prices from $510.00 I 1 S. MOUTRIE160 words
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Article990 1928-02-02 5 CENSUS TAfcEN IN TURKEY Have the Mohammedans Gone Mad? (By Our Muslim Correspondent) According to a Reuters telegram published locally on Tuesday, the population of Turkey has been computed to be in the neighbourhood of 14,000,000. This figure agrees with the statement of a Turkish correspondent published in990 words
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Advertisement440 1928-02-02 5 A MISERY OF LIFE. Science ta the Rescue. sufferer from rheumatism presents rry sight. Limbs that refuse to move, every attempt, pain in every of the body, the knife thrusts anu pains which all but drive the to suicide,—these present an agony Buffi rer which makes life a misery. that440 words
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Advertisement358 1928-02-02 5 CONSUMPTION HAS BEEN CURED. REMEDY FOR CONSUMPTION HAS BEEN FOUND. Derk P. Yonkerman, Discoverer of the New Remedy for Consumption Marvellous as it may seem after centuries of failure, a remedy has been discovered that has cured the deadly Consumption even fa the advarced stages of the disease. No one358 words
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Advertisement279 1928-02-02 5 BOYS! What arc you going to do when you leave school? If you want to succeed in life, you must learn all about the work you are going to do. The old method of PICKING IT UP" no longer prevails. Definite and systematic preparation is necessary to the mastery of279 words
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Advertisement186 1928-02-02 5 NOTICE. I S J {\Sfijj/ Notice is hereby given that the ffi a s _Z~ djf trademark as illustrated above, con- Cj B= sisting of three brilliants connected ft 0' <Sk b y three chains with the letters gj I ill /M Pin tne centre is exclusive g I property186 words
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Advertisement273 1928-02-02 6 iniiiW.i 'iii ii jlj EMPIRE CINEMA J 1 Grand Change j j Programme. I jnmiiTirrrrii mi in mi ill I —t™ BBBBMI I PAVILION I I FROM TUESDAY. JANUARY 31 TO MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6. I AT 9.15 P.M. SHARP. B I INTERNATIONAL NEWS I The Latest PATHE GAZETTE H GUMPS273 words
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Advertisement455 1928-02-02 6 Amusements. jjj POSITIVELY LAST NIGHT—TO-MORROW A ONE OF THE BIGGEST AND GREATEST PICTURES EVER PRODUCED g S will be presented &j Si HI g AT THE ffi I ALHAMBRA I (TAN CHENG KEE Co., Ltd., Proprietors.) J I In the Second Show, Commencing 9 p.m. I A Picture which is455 words
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Advertisement386 1928-02-02 6 GAIETY CINEMA Junction Albert Bencoolen Streets Prom Friday, January 27 to Thursday, February 2. NIGHTLY AT 9.10 P.M. REED HOWES with Virginia Browne Faire IN RACING ROMANCE A Charming Romance and Breath taking Action Comedy Drama IN 5 PARTS Strongly supported by KEN MAYNARD Popular Hero of Western Screen Plays386 words
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Advertisement119 1928-02-02 6 SURINA THEATRP North Bridge Road. n FROM WEDNESDAY, FFBHI k»t TUESDAY, FEBRLARY 7 T NIGHTLY AT 9 v» ART"ACORD In the Blue Streak Vesten SPURS AND SADDLES Red Indians fighting like den* mi r like fiends UwDo n IN 5 PAR j FRED THOMSON And his miracle horse "SOLVE! KING119 words
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Article146 1928-02-02 7 Ships Alongside the Wharves or Expected to Arrive Singapore. February 2. East Wharf (Entrance Gate 1) renter li-; Plancius 21; Edavana 20. Main Wharf (Entrance Gate 3) Tilawa IS; Seattle Maru 16; Jacatra 13; ops and Santhia 11; Azay le Rideau Kamnning Haruna Maru 6. Empire Dock (Entrance146 words
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Article69 1928-02-02 7 British Official Wireless London, February 1. Paris 124 v ork 4.87 5j32 Hru-st'ls 34.90 -wa 25.32 Amsterdam 12.0825 Mi h»n 1)2 Bit!.!. 20.44 holm 18.16 nhagen 18.20 18.32 V 34.575 1'r.i/1,. 164.5 ft" ors 193.5 -V. 28.495 Li 2 7132 367.5 1'. >t 792.5 5 29 32 Aires 47British Official Wireless - 69 words
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Article14 1928-02-02 7 untitled Chinese authorities, ap- tmined to suppress the prewave, have banned the carrying piston.14 words
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Article524 1928-02-02 7 QUESTION AT THE ASSIZES TO-DAY Thompson Road Mystery Being Considered At the Assize Court to-day the last of the special jury cases came before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) when Ng Pin and Goh Ah Kim were charged with the murder of Thiam Hock at the Cantonese524 words
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Article313 1928-02-02 7 A Review of What Price Glory?" "What Price Glory?," said to be one of the great pictures of the year, is the main attraction at the Alhambra Theatre this week and has been drawing record houses. It is a very elaborately produced film, dealing with the life of313 words
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Article199 1928-02-02 7 Three Performances at St. Andrew's Cathedral This oratorio will be given in St. Andrew's Cathedral on Friday the 17th, Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st instant, at 9:15 p.m., 5:15 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. respectively. At the Friday and Monday performances the Cathedral will be free and199 words
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Article151 1928-02-02 7 Sheffield's Challenge to American Industry We are in receipt of a packet of "Wardonia" Safety razor blades. They are manufactured by the well-known firm of Messrs. Thomas Ward Sons, Ltd., of Sheffield, who claim that their product is superior to the Gillette Blade of American manufacture. The151 words
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Article199 1928-02-02 7 (By courtesy of the Nichi-Nichi Shimbunsha) Tokio, January 31. Rubber f.a.q. spot was quoted to-day at 84 sen (middle price). Prince Tokugawa, President of the Upper House, went into hospital suffering from pneumonia. Japan's trade returns for the last ten days of January show Y54.227.000 in exports and199 words
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Article99 1928-02-02 7 Singapore, February L Catalogued 933,746 lbs.; 416.85 tons. Offered 721,532 lbs.; 322.11 tons. Sold 614,743 lbs.; 274.44 tons. Spot. London Is. 6%d. New York 39% cents PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Cents Per Lb. Standard quality 65% Good average quality 64% to 65 Off quality 63 to99 words
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Article84 1928-02-02 7 London, January 31. Manchester Market tiV4 lbs. Shirtings, fair (new basis) 12s 40's Grey Yarns, single twist 18Via 6 lbs. T. Cloth fair—24 yards 8s Liverpool Market Cotton—fully middling American 9.94 d Egyptian Cotton 16.70 d Metals Tin—standard 3 months £247.7.6 Produce Copra fair merchantable £27.15.0 Black Pepper84 words
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Article1487 1928-02-02 7 FINANCE COMMERCE PRODUCE Singapore, February 2 I Rice, Siam No. 1 per Koyan $330 Buyeie Sellers Rice, Siam 2 $307 Mixed Black Pepper 70.00 Rice, Siam 3 $302 *Sundried Copra 11.50 11.50 Rice, Saigon 1 $290 •Mixed Copra 11.20 11.20 I Rice, Saigon 2 $285 Kavmg Copra Rice, Saigon 31,487 words
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Article555 1928-02-02 7 ACCUSED COMMITTED TO ASSIZES John Exshaw Brandy Seal Discovered The preliminary enquiry in which a Chinese liquor dealer named Ang Swee Kheng was charged with having in his possession false corks, labels, and capsules, for the purpose of defrauding the public by offering for sale liquor of an555 words
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Advertisement227 1928-02-02 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS WANTED —Two Experienced Typewriter Mechanics. Apply personally 137, Cecil Street. t_ i -< FOR SALE—Baby Austin good as new. Would consider exchange any good second hand car slightly bigger than B. A. Post Box 232, Singapore. £300 MUST BE WON. Buy your cloths direct from Z. ROSENTAL, ROSSEFIELD227 words
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Miscellaneous307 1928-02-02 7 SINGAPORE DIARY To-day. February 2 -r iaeS _6:3B a.m., 9:0 p.m. t 1 homeward closes. Races first day. To-morrow, February 3 Tides. —7:41 a.m., 10:2 p.m. all: M.P.H. vs. Hong Kong Bank. Saturday. February 4 Tides. —8:41 a.m., 10:50 p.m. ail outward due. Races second day. tre at Y.W.C.A., 5:30307 words
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Miscellaneous72 1928-02-02 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT (By courtesy of the Government Health Office) Kandang Kerbau Station For the 24 hours ending midnight February 1 deg. Maximum shade temperature 89.5 F. Minimum shade temperature 73 v. Mean shade temperature 7J.7 Maximum sun radiation Minimum grass radiation Tj r. Sea temperature (maximum) H<i *> Sea temperature72 words
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Obituary101 1928-02-02 8 DEATHS BOEY LI AN SIANG. —On January 30, 1928, at his residence No. 37, Lorong 23, Gaylang, Singapore, Boey Lian Siang, Managing Director of Ban Hoe and Co.. Ltd., Beach Road. Deceased leaves a widow, two sons and a daughter to mourn his loss. Funeral at101 words
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Article835 1928-02-02 8 Yesterday we published a resume of the arrangements made up to date, about the formation of a Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve detachment in Malaya. Local defence comes into prominence occasionally, when the General Officer Commanding makes a speech, or the Volunteer detachments themselves embark on a spasmodic recruiting835 words
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Article1153 1928-02-02 8 Members of the United Amateurs Badminton Party are reminded that practices will commence on Saturday, at 3:30 p.m. As may be seen in our advertisement columns, the War Department is calling for tenders for groceries, provisions, petrol, transport, labour, etc. The Puteh Tin Dredging Co., Ltd., announce that the dredger1,153 words
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Article796 1928-02-02 8 Dr. B. H. Ong, who spent his rv New Year holidays, in Singanor* k turned to Malacca. nas Mr. Justice Deane will 1 a> s this week-end'to attend the- Appeal at Penang. On Februar to sit at the Kedah Court of The Singapore Chinese M, n held796 words
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Article40 1928-02-02 8 From Holland and Germa; Hooft, due at Singapore a From Western AustraU due at Singapore dayb.ht From France by Singapore at 6 a.m. t* in F%m Europe, CU---£ S January 12) by s.s. Rohna. at 6 a.m. to-morrow.40 words
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Advertisement445 1928-02-02 8 FOR BRASS BEDSTEADS I OF I Distinctive Design. I CONSTRUCTED IN HEAVY QUALITY BRASS. W j f INLAID WITH M.O.P. X U H ORNAMENTS W Prices from S $180 to $350 I 5 SPECIAL BEDSTEAD 1 I ""4^'JL CATALOGUE jj| I A WILL BE SENT 0N iß l,B l IR.OBINSON445 words
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Advertisement127 1928-02-02 8 I By Special Appointment I I To His Majesty I I THE KING OF SIAM. I I Established 1872. I j WE SPECIALISE J J Diamond Jewellery, Genuine I I Pearl Necklaces, Jade and I I Pearl Jewellery, Watches,! ■Ladies Bags and Vanity I ■Cases, Smokers Requisites,! ■Cufr T.inks, Studs,127 words
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Article429 1928-02-02 9 Thousands File Past Bier I NERAL PROCESSION IN LONDON He uses of Parliament to Suggest National Memorial [British Official Wireless] London, February 1. body of Lord Haig lies in state and to-morrow in St. Colomba's h, London, where he was a frequent pper, and429 words
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Article96 1928-02-02 9 MAGNIFICENT OFFER IN ENGLAND Wakefield Cup For Highest Speed Reuter's Service. February 1. r...u"ced that the International by automobile club» l...dv of international l»> < epted the offer of "l a magnificent gold »he .me th"0„and guineas, to be ««river to beat the existing 7" .sd ,.s milesReuter's Service. - 96 words
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Article121 1928-02-02 9 Exchange of Ministers With Japan Justified Reuter's Service. Ottawa. February 1. Prime Minister, justifying the and Canadian exchange of Minisnarked that the Dominion's trade Orient was steadily growing and !•<>nsibilities and other relationre increasing. Canadian Trad;_> loners did not possess the right ity to approach foreign GovernMinistersReuter's Service. - 121 words
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Article209 1928-02-02 9 Resigns in Favour Of Business IMPORTANT CHANGES ANNOUNCED British Official Wireless London, February 1. The following official announcement is made: Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Ronald Waterhouse has, with the consent of Mr. Baldwin, resigned his appointment as principal Private Secretary to the Premier, in order to be free toBritish Official Wireless - 209 words
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Article207 1928-02-02 9 Appeals to France for Evacuation "OPEN THE WAY TO REAL FRIENDSHIP Reuter's Service. Berlin, February 2. Before the close of the foreign affairs debate in the Reichstag Dr. Stresemann appealed for the raising of the iron curtain between France and Germany," meaning the,, evacuat'on of theReuter's Service. - 207 words
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Article31 1928-02-02 9 Dempsey Retires TEX RICHARD STARTLES SPORT WORLD Ex-Champion Permanently Quits the Ring Reuter's Service. New York, February L Mr. Tex Rickard announces that Jack Dempsey has permanently retired from the ring.Reuter's Service. - 31 words
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Article149 1928-02-02 9 Mr. Bridgeman Justifies Our Attitude at Geneva Reuter's Service. London, February 2. Mr. Bridgeman, in a speech at Whitchurch, after justifying the British policy at the Geneva Naval Conference, declared that there was no need to get excited, worried or annoyed over the American naval programme. TheReuter's Service. - 149 words
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Article325 1928-02-02 9 Industrialists Agree With Bankers EXPORT TRADE GOING ON SPLENDIDLY British Official Wireless London, February 1. The Federation of British Industries in a forecast to-day endorsed the opinion recently expressed by Ministers in close touch with trade movements that the improvement in British trade which setBritish Official Wireless - 325 words
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Article183 1928-02-02 9 Inspector's Report Published COMPANY OFFERS AN EXPLANATION Reuter's Service. London, February 1. The Government Inspector, Sir John Pringle, reporting on the Sevenoaks disaster of last August, attributes the derailment of the train to the rolling movement of the engine initiated by the condition of the road. SirReuter's Service. - 183 words
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Article72 1928-02-02 9 Reuter's Service. Albany, N. V., February L Governor Smith has recommended the institution of criminal proceedings against Mrs. Florence Knapp, who is charged with forgery and grand larceny as Secretary of the State Census, and is seeking the State Attorney's advice with regard to the civil proceedingsReuter's Service. - 72 words
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Article28 1928-02-02 9 [Havas Agency.] Paris, February 1. M. Herriot and King Amanullah conferred to-day on the possibility of tightening the_ intellectual relations of France and Afghanistan.28 words
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Article33 1928-02-02 9 The Globe Trotters missed their boat at Manila and have cabled that they cannot arrive for several days. Their appearance for the next three nights, therefore, has necessarily been cancelled.33 words
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Article22 1928-02-02 9 His Excellency the Governor left this morning by the yacht Sea Belle for Prai en route to Siam and Indo-China.22 words
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Article406 1928-02-02 9 Two Civil Servants Involved CURRENCY GAMBLING BY A WOMAN lawsuit Causes Premier to Set Up an Investigation Reuter's Service. London, Februar" 1. The Prime Minister, after consultation with the Foreign Secretary, has directed an immediate enquiry in connexion with certain statements affecting civil servants made inReuter's Service. - 406 words
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Article133 1928-02-02 9 SUB-COMMITTEE ISSUES ITS REPORT Higher Wages Blamed in Part For the Depression London, February 2. A sub-committee representing all sections of the cotton industry, appointed by a joint committee of the cotton trade organisations to thoroughly examine the cost of production of Lancashire piece goods, has issued133 words
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Article112 1928-02-02 9 Possibility of Canada Joining Again Discussed Reuter's Service. New York, February 1. The question of Canada's joining the Pan-American Union continues to be the topic of conversation in Havana, although Canada has done nothing to indicate that she has any thought of taking the initiative in the matter.Reuter's Service. - 112 words
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Article47 1928-02-02 9 A Chinese named Goh Whye was cnargea before the District Judge this mcrning with giving false evidence before the Supreme Court. Messrs. E. L. Talma and J. C. Corbett are for the prosecution while Mr. E. A. Stevens is defending. The hearing is proceeding.47 words
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Advertisement245 1928-02-02 9 i No 1013 X S I Henry Pooley Sons, Ltd. I Weighing Machines and Scales of ail description. iS The cheapest machines are those which give the best and longest service. I machines give you that service. X Sole Agents: S I GUTHRIE CO., LTD. I (Incorporated in the Straits245 words
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Article159 1928-02-02 10 Ceremony At the Cenotaph FOLLOWED BY SERVICE AT CATHEDRAL We are asked to announce that in memory t)f Field-Marshal Earl Haig, a memorial ceremony and laying of wreaths will take place at the Cenotaph to-morrow (Friday) at four-thirty in the evening. H. E. the General159 words
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Article73 1928-02-02 10 Arbitration Pact to be Signed At Washington Reuter's Service. Paris, February 1. The American Ambassador has announced that the Franco-American arbitration pact will be signed at Washington on February b\ the anniversary of similar pact, which was signed in 1778. By the preamble of the new FrancoAmericanReuter's Service. - 73 words
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Article73 1928-02-02 10 Sensational Opening of New Session in Legislature Reuter's Service. New Delhi, February 1. The. new session of the Indian Legislature opened dramatically to-day, Mr. V. J. Patel (President of the Assembly) refusing to call on Sir Basil Blackett (Finance Minister) to introduce the newReserve Bank Bill on theReuter's Service. - 73 words
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Article147 1928-02-02 10 This is to inform the members of the Yan Leng Hean Association that the following resolution was adopted at the special general meeting of the members held at Mr. Cheang Hong Tian's residence, No. 41 Tras Street, yesterday:— The office bearers elected at the annual general147 words
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Article181 1928-02-02 10 Reuter's Service. [Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia] Berlin, February L The Persian Legation denies the reported rising of peasants in South Persia. [Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia] Barcelona, February 1. The strike in protest to the new taxes now extends to strikers numbering 45,000. Athens, Febuary 2. The Government has decidedReuter's Service. - 181 words
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Article160 1928-02-02 10 Governor-General Well Guarded BUT NOT AS CLOSELY AS MR. HEALY Reuter's Service. British Official Wireless London, February L Mr. James McNeil was to-<lay installed as Governor-General of the Irish Free State in the presence of Ministers and the Judiciary. London, February 1. Mr. James McNeill whoReuter's Service.; British Official Wireless - 160 words
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Article238 1928-02-02 10 Accused Seen Through a Crack This morning, before the District Judge, an interesting case of house-breaking and theft was mentioned. At about 7 p.m. on January 30, while a Chinese woman was resting in the back room of her house in Reserve Road, Upper Serangoon, she heard238 words
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Article93 1928-02-02 10 Coroner Ver6ict in Trollov- r. C Bourne, tbe City Coroner, recurl", l u verdict of death by misadventure in the l-a>e of puller who *a„ fatally inured l»y u trolley-bus in New Bridge lToad. recently. The o7>.i.<.r', l>n«1,ng v.«5 to the effect that the rrolky-bus skidded, apparently93 words
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Article62 1928-02-02 10 Transported Here in Clever Disguise Two Chinese were charged before the Third Magistrate, this morning, with being the consignees of two packets of rubber which were invoiced ms fruit. The discovery was made by a railway officer on arrival of the fruit" at Tank Road Station. The accused,62 words
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Article109 1928-02-02 10 "The League of Nations" will be the subject of an address by Mr. Horace Alexander on Saturday, at 5.30 p.m. at the Y.W.C.A. Hall, 8 Fort Canning Road Mr. Alexander is a well-known lecturer in Sociology at Woodbrook College, Selly Oak, Birmingham, and is investigating conditions in109 words
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Article49 1928-02-02 10 Messrs. Barlow Co., report the crops harvested on the undermentioned estates during the month of January. Harimau Rubber Estates, Ltd., 7,500 lbs. Majedie (Johore) Rubber Estates, Ltd., 12,750 lbs. Muar Itam Estates, Ltd., 18,657 lbs. Permas Rubber Co., Ltd., 22,500 lbs. Sekong Rubber Co., Ltd., 17,000 lbs.49 words
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Article69 1928-02-02 10 Football BURY AND DERBY OUT OF CUP i Bradford Get a Couple of Points At Wigan Reuter's Service. London, February 1. The replays in the English Cup, fourth round, took place to-day:— Manchester Utd. 1, Bury 0. Notts. Forest 2, Derby County 0. (After extra time). In theReuter's Service. - 69 words
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Article113 1928-02-02 10 A. Gilfillan's Too Good For Gattey and Bateman's Gattey and Bateman's were very much outclassed by Adamson Gilfillan's at the Stadium yesterday in the first round of the Inter-Commercial Cup. From the very first it was evident who would be successful and the game was really too113 words
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100 1928-02-02 10 On Tuesday at the S.R.C. Padang a keen and interesting game was played between the Medical College Union and Raffles Institution. Though both teams were playing under unfavourable conditions, either against the sun or against the wind, the game was characteristic for its pace and100 words
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64 1928-02-02 10 The following team will represent the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank against the Methodist Publishing House to-morrow at the Stadium in the Inter-Commercia! Cup Competition:—R. B. Gotch; G. S. T. McHutchin and J. Conceicao: N. da Silva, W. A. Home and64 words
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Article60 1928-02-02 10 Too Many Race Half Holidays (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh. February 2. Owing to repeated complaints by local business folk of the disturbing influences of the half holidays every race day, and the increasing number of such days, it is understood that after the present meeting the banks60 words
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46 1928-02-02 10 To-day's scratchings for the Perak Turf Club's races are as follows: Race No. 1.—Queen Humbug. Race No. 2.—Metina and Kosciosko. Race No. 4.—Distant Light. Race. No. 5.—Mauresque, Pallawan and The Mahdi. Race No. B.—Boronia. All Engagements.—Dodder, Australia and Gunner (2nd day).46 words
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Article55 1928-02-02 10 Katong Club's Mixed Foursome Competition A two ball mixed foursome will be played on February 4, 5 and 6 at the Katong Golf Club under stroke condition. Ladies to take same handicaps as their partners. A prize will be given for the winning couple, one for the best lady55 words
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Article35 1928-02-02 10 Victory by Four Wickets in Fourth Test Match Reuter's Service. Johannesburg, February 1. South Africa won the fourth Test match to-day by 4 wickets, scoring 156 for the loss of 6 wickets.Reuter's Service. - 35 words
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Article64 1928-02-02 10 Yesterday's match between the S.C.C. and the V.M.C.A. was cancelled by the former. The following will represent the V.M.C.A. vs. R. E. at hockey on Saturday at Pulo Brani: —A. G. Foote, R. Lyne, L. W. Byrde, G. W. Carlyle, D. W. Dale, E. V. Xavier, M. Catchatoor, R.64 words
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Article646 1928-02-02 10 THE DREAM SNIP OE CRUISES Eloofl ol Openl, Ne» Season The magnificent Canadian Pacific Liner "Empress of Australia" arrived in Singapore at seven o'clock this morning and berthed at No. 5 Wharf, Tanjong Pagar. This splendid vessel is at present on her fifth annual round-the-world cruise, with646 words
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Article163 1928-02-02 10 The Juvenile Football Club Tournament The following were the results of the matches played in the various tournaments: A Class American Mr. Choo Lye Huat 200 beat Mr. Cheang Cheng Lim 177. Mr. Chua Yeow Choo 200 beat Mr. Lee Quee Lhn 134. Mr. Sng Chwee Seng beat Mr.163 words
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Article109 1928-02-02 10 Allegations Against Penang Traffic Constables (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, February 1. Allegation of preference being given to Police officers by constables on traffic duty were made in the Police Court when F. N. Durege was charged with failing to stop his car when signalled to do so.109 words
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Article157 1928-02-02 10 Excellent Programme Offered This Week Reginald Denny in Fast and Furious tops the bill at the Pavilion this week, and his film ia a real top-notcher. A riot of action and laughter-making from the very first, it provides one of the best evening's entertainments that has been in Singapore157 words
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Article520 1928-02-02 10 Singapore, January 31. During the past week neither tin nor rubber tan be said to have inspired much confidence among their respective supporters. Tin shews a small decline on balance in spite of somewhat more reassuring news from London and although the heavy bear selling to which520 words
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Article80 1928-02-02 10 Chinese Loses Claim Against Traction Co. Mr. Justice Deane at the Supreme Court yesterday gave judgment for the defendants in a claim for damages by Ang Poh Joo, against the Singapore Traction Company. The plaintiff's claim was for $818 damage to a motor-car, caused in a collision with80 words
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Article67 1928-02-02 10 A pack of starving wolves pursued a woman who was driving a sledge with her baby, near Riga on December 31. She drove desperately, and was drawing near a village, when her horse collapsed. Her cries brought out peasants, but they did not arrive in time to prevent the wolves67 words
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Article588 1928-02-02 10 Retirement of Mr h c Sells FINE OFFICER WITH Many achievements Mr. H. C. Sells* Secretary f..r iv t Affairs, Straits Settlements an i Malay States, says the "Mala> ;i ai < d ceeded on leave on Tuesday before his tirement from the Malayan CHI588 words
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Article65 1928-02-02 10 Three Years For Fraudulent Manager Boon Yeok Tan was sentenced to threr years' rigorous imprisonment <>n cat two charges, for criminal brea< and falsifying accounts, by the < hiei (Sir William Murison) at the ui r Court yesterday. The sentence* art run concurrently. v The accused was also onlere-i65 words
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Article35 1928-02-02 10 m i (From Our Own Cotiespond* nt) Penang, Februarj I It was stated at the annua the Penang Polo Club yesl profit on the Skye Meeting $»,000. Mr. Justice Sprouie was s'dent.35 words
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Article72 1928-02-02 10 Believed to constitute a untitled party, including five general held"at the horn- of Mr. Day* a red ninety-one, a retired Place, Clapham, S.W. the comprise Mr. McCauliffe, his Gladding, aged sixty-six. hi George- Gladding, aged fortj granddaughter. Mrs. Hones, and his great-great-gnin<H'; ten months. Mr. McCauliffe grandchildren, fifty-eight (rrea dren,72 words
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Article360 1928-02-02 11 KOUND OF ENGAGEMENTS FINISHED A Final Interview and Message (By Our Indian Correspondent) a round of engagements, Swami ananda, accompanied by Swami anda and Miss K. F. Sherwood, left Kuala Lumpur last Sunday evening. in the daf the Swamiji was invited k at the Theosophical Society (Town Finlayson360 words
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Article, Illustration362 1928-02-02 11 ruarv lin i is the birthday of modern ;unentary obstruction in the British Parliament, and of the antidote to that, closure. The former came to a head Ft bruary 2. 1881, and the latter was w nted in the morning of the same day Mr. Speaker Brand,362 words
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Article373 1928-02-02 11 Scottish Genius for Economy And Whisky Famous judges and two notable trials are recalled by Lord Shaw of Dunfermline, the wise and witty Lord of Appeal, in a delightful book of memories. "The Other Bundle," just published. Looking back over his seventy-seven years, Lord Shaw also reflects373 words
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Article34 1928-02-02 11 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 154 equal to .-?100. The rate of payment of Money Orders India and Ceylon is Rs. 158 equal to $100.34 words
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Advertisement133 1928-02-02 11 AFTER A REFRESHING FAST SET OF THAN A TENNIS Mfr mgt GLASS OF THERE IS *sft FRAMROZ'S NOTHING LEMON more R\Y SQUASH Singapore TO-NIGHT! THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2. TO-NIGHT I a t i mfi NEW WOULD SHOWS VARIED ATTRACTIONS—TAMIL THEATRE "Sri Ganesananda Dramatic Troupe will stage LALITHANGI THE CITY OPERA BY133 words
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Miscellaneous67 1928-02-02 11 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEERS Programs. Drill? up to and for February 5, -8. To-day ir y J —5:15 p.ni. Drill i; |i Units, Recruits Drill. Hae Drill Hall, Chinese X.C.O.'s meeting 1 I riU Hall. M. Cycle Pltn.. Coy. Fi day, February 3.—5:15 p.m. Drill Hall S. R. E. (v) Sigs., Section67 words
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Miscellaneous704 1928-02-02 11 FIFTY-SIXTH CROSSWORD PUZZLE The following is the solution of the above Crossword:— ACROSS.—I. Dsoto; 5. Crake; 10. Reve; 11. Adit; 12. Ameer; 14. Stock; 15. Gin; t Ate; 18. RKO; 19. Shorten; 23. Sundial 28. Ran; 30. Eer; 31. One; 33. Irate; 35. Baton; 37. Amir; 38. Tone; 39. Relet;704 words
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Article776 1928-02-02 12 First of Kind in Port Swettenham VISIT BY H. H. THE SULTAN AND BRITISH RESIDENT The s.s. Intaba, one of the large boats of the Namazie Steamship Line, arrived at Port Swettenham at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, the 22nd instant, with pilgrims from Singapore to Jeddah.776 words
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Article273 1928-02-02 12 Former Resident Iteplies to Article in Truth I think your correspondent wastes a pood deal of unnecessary sympathy on the (imaginary) hardships of the inhabitants of the Straits Settlements and F.M.S. in his article of December 28, writes Mr. J. A. R. Smithson, under a London date273 words
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Advertisement112 1928-02-02 12 ALHAMBRA I Commencing Saturday, Feb. 4. I I Bookings DOUGLAS j I now open FAIRBANKS I I at Messrs. as I Kelly Walsh THE GAUCHO I 1 Ltd 1 8 E I I I Released by jjj I United Artists Corporation. J I s OC=aOBO=3( 30C30C lO S PARAMOUNT S112 words
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Advertisement297 1928-02-02 12 VIROL the food for GROWTH Growing children need Virol. It builds stamina and enriches the blood. For Virol is a scientifically balanced food containing just those food elements which are necessary to healthy growth and development And it is so digestible that even delicate and invalid children can absorb it297 words
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Advertisement346 1928-02-02 12 1 Biggest Attraction jo The Grand Opening Night gj 1 NEW CASINO CINEMA I Commencing Tuesday, February 7, 1928, The First Malay Picture in Malaya I JAVA SUPER PRODUCTION J «EULIS ATJIH" I I OR I Stolen Goods Bringeth Evil" f S 11 REELS 3 The most wonderful picture that346 words
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Article443 1928-02-02 13 Singapore, January 28. MEAT Beef, steak (round) kati 52 Beef, stew or curry kati 40 Pork, lean kati 64 Pork lean and fat (Ist quality) kati 55 Mutton Indian lb. 55 Mutton Australian lb. 55 Fowl, kati 80 Capons (Locally reared) kati 1.10 Hens (Locally reared) kati 95443 words
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Article332 1928-02-02 13 One Thousand-Mile Drift in Three Weeks The "Globe" newspaper, Toronto, publishes a remarkable story, which may prove of vital interest in solving the problem of the drift and direction of currents in midAtlantic. A sealed bottle, containing a note, was thrown overboard by a passenger in the332 words
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Advertisement544 1928-02-02 13 CALCO AUTOMATIC DRAINAGE GATES USED jj In connection with fjj ARMCO INGOT IRON Corrugated Culverts are I 3 .v' Jg&™f solving many Difficult rv Drainage Problems. < onvenientl) transported. Quickly installed. Strong and Reliable. |j] V < 5 Practically No Supervision a Also Calco Slide Head Gates, Calco Radial Gates,544 words
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Advertisement594 1928-02-02 13 r^JrT=dr3dr=dr=^r^ I PRICE REDUCTIONS I i lie MORRIS CARS i I I Morns Cowley rdb Morris Oxford I n 9 H.P. 14-28 H.P. jj l S |1 TWO SEATER FWB $1,690 TWO SEATER FWB $2,225 111 I 1 I FOUR „DOOR„ §1,835 FOUR $2,360 SALOON $2, 100 SALOON $2,720 j594 words
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Advertisement547 1928-02-02 14 PUBLIC NOTICES TENDERS Tenders are invited for erecting one bungalow at Thompson Road, flans and specifications can be seen at Messrs. Powell Co., Ltd., Office No. 17, Raffles Place. Sealed tenders are to be sent to Mr. Cheong Guan Boon Managing Director Powell Co., Ltd., before 7th February 1928. Singapore,547 words
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Advertisement443 1928-02-02 14 SITUATIONS VACANT i WANTED —A junior clerk with knowledge of typewriting. One fresh from School preferred. Apply Box No. 607 e|o Malaya Tribune. WANTED —Immediately, thoroughly competent shorthand typist. Straits Lorn. Apply with copies of testimonial iO Box No. 605 c o Malaya Tribune. WANTED —Salesman with knowledge of Tyre443 words
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Advertisement458 1928-02-02 14 BANKS THE HO HONG BANK, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: 94, MARKET STREET. BRANCHES Penang 85, Beach Street. Malacca 181, Jonker Street. Muar No. 1, Jalan Sayang. Batu Pahat 109, Jalan Rahamat. Palembang 16, Ilir. Hong Kong 13, Queen's Road, Central. Seremban 63, Birch Road. Batavia 47, Corner Lloyd Street. Shanghai 9,458 words
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Advertisement513 1928-02-02 14 BANKS THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED. (Registered in London, under the Companies Acts of 1862 to 1890, on 2wd December 1892.) Authorised Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed Capital £1,800,000 Paid-up Capital £1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest £1,545,666 HEAD OFFICE: 15, Grace Church Street, Londou, E. C. 3. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J.513 words
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Advertisement422 1928-02-02 14 INSURANCE pm*fo> THE W BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. FIRE, MARINE TRANSIT MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. L. C. MARGOLIOUTH, Manager Office: 2, Finlayson Green. SZE HAI TONG BANKING INSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in the S.S.) Established 1907. HEAD OFFICE: 58, CHULIA STREET SINGAPORE. Paid-up Capital $2,000,000 Surplus422 words
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Advertisement454 1928-02-02 14 M. HASSAN I ELECTRICAL I 36, Bras Basah Road I SINGAPORE. If you are in need 0 f I lights, fans, bells, power fC I motors and etc. j Please write to the abo address or 'Phone up No. I CHARGES~MOI)I KATE. WAN YUK CO. I 32-1 RAFFLES C g454 words
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Advertisement402 1928-02-02 15 STEAMER SAILINGS P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England.) HAIL PASSENGER CARGO Services. insular and oriental steam navigation co., london and far east mail service. (Under Contract, with His Majesty's Government.) from LONDON For China Japan Due Tonnage Singapore 1928 li rmaJa 9,100 Feb 5 Kashmir 9,000402 words
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Advertisement469 1928-02-02 15 STEAMER SAILINGS THE STRAITS BORNEO SHIPPING COMPANY. REGULAR FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE Singapore, Soerabaia Bandjermasin S.S. HOCK SENG Due sth Feb. Sailing Bth Feb. Wednesday. Ist 2nd Class Accommodation. For Freight, Passage and other particulars, Apply to the Agents:— STRAITS BORNEO TRADING CO., 12 13, Boat Quay, Singapore. 'Phone 3373 562. HAMBURG-AMERIKA469 words
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Advertisement376 1928-02-02 15 STEAMER SAILINGS <%jgA NORDDEUTSCBEB lX i (Incorporated VL m Germany.) The undernoted are the Company's intended fixtures: OUTWARDS FOR HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. t AUGSBURG Feb 6 f ODER Feb 23 FOR MANILA, JAPAN AND VLADIVOSTOCK. t LIPPE Feb 21 FOR MANILA, HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND NORTH CHINA PORTS.376 words
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Advertisement314 1928-02-02 15 STEAMER SAILINGS STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. STEAMERS INTENDED TO SAIL FROM SINGAPORE. MONDAY KINTA, 4 p.m., for Port Swettenham and Penang. MEDUSA, 4 p.m., for Port Dickson, Lumut, Teluk Anson and P. Dickson. ♦TRONOH 4 p.m., for Muar. KOPAH 5 p.m., for Malacca. TUESDAY ♦GEMAS 4 p.m., for Batu Pahat.314 words
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Advertisement591 1928-02-02 15 STEAMER SAILINGS =a (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) TO MARSEILLES LONDON Tonnage Destination Due Sail tHaruna Maru 10,500 Naples, Marseilles. London, A'werp 1 Rotterdam Feb 2 3 Kamo Maru 8,000 Marseilles, London, A'werp R'dam Feb 16 17 Katori Maru 10,500 Naples, Marseilles, London, A'werp Rotterdam Mar 1 2 Atsuta Maru 8,000 M'seilles,591 words
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Advertisement79 1928-02-02 16 BECKs B EE R KEY-BRAND Sole Agents: N. V. STRAITS JAVA TRADING Co., Singapore Penang, fcli=di=di^i=di=di=d^i^ j Toothpaste j I and I I Mouthwash BBBi lav 1 Maintain their old established qualities. They are the H ,v result of about 50 years elaborate scientific research work. If you care of—79 words
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Advertisement413 1928-02-02 16 I caution I I I To the users of ODOL Tooth Paste 1 I NOTICE. I j I [1 As importers of the original German ODOL and I B ODOL TOOTH PASTE (Lingner-Werke, Dresden) jj I we think it our duty to notify the public that a i Q certain413 words
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