Malaya Tribune, 23 February 1928
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Title Section20 1928-02-23 1 The Malaya Tribune XV. -No. 43 SINGAPORE; THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1928 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 192820 words
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Advertisement156 1928-02-23 1 TRY KOREA MISSION CLOTH rwm does not FADE. W does not SHRINK. B »ear B LONGER. Korean Products Co. Bra* Basah Road, SINGAPORE. 'PHONI 324. f INCORPORATED IN THE STRAUS :T f Sole Importers I ONE MODEL FOR fIFIRT] 111 I J EVERY POCKET I f SPYDER $1,395 >|| B156 words
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Advertisement227 1928-02-23 1 FLOBODOB f Washing _^V 7 M .AT For Tropical HIGH STREET, M Singapore. jf 525 *****252 I Irw o ll I Uogs nead 1 1 I Guinness I Sole Agents for S.S. F.M.S. J I I sime DarD y c 1 I I Limited. I I I (Incorporated In SX.)227 words
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Article2600 1928-02-23 2 Introduction of Shares On Paris Bourse SUPPOSED CAUSES OF THE PRESENT REACTION The third annual general meeting of the Tin Selection Trust, Limited, was held on January 19 at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, London, E.C., says The Times." Sir William D. Henry, Kt., C.I.E. (the Chairman),2,600 words
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Advertisement928 1928-02-23 2 onogssaaogaoi locaoi a sawww tocao WHITEAWAY'S POPULAR LINES IN DINNER AND TEA WARE a W A THE THE HEMPSTEAD" DINNEB q •ji SFT Dark blue band with floral border. One of our newest stock lines. i »a. A set of 31 pieces at the lowest Small black and white check928 words
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Advertisement409 1928-02-23 2 ARE YOU LOSING WEIGHT? Weight ii usually a Heavy people can b when a person loses weigh sign of mal-nutrition. Son* and needs to be corrected b. becomes dangerous. A constant feeling of t strength and ambition, a a in the step, shortness of breal aches that come and lt<409 words
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Article315 1928-02-23 3 Competition for Collection of Ten Best Quotations A result of the competition in which a prize was given for the ten most pithy quotations collected from the works o*f Mark Twain was announced by the Mark Twain Association on the eve of the great humorist's birth-day, when the315 words
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Article335 1928-02-23 3 Audience Walk Out Quietly While Orchestra Plays An audience of about 600 people at the Electric Palace Cinema, Marble Arch, stood to attention last month as tho orchestra played God Savo the King," after the Manager had warned them of danger from a fire which had brolun335 words
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Article178 1928-02-23 3 Their Economic Future Being Discussed Mr. R. B. Bennett, the Federal Conservative leader, in a speech to the Canadian Club at Vancouver, B.C., on January 5, stressed the necessity for the economic organisation of Canada, and her fuller participation in the economic organisation of the whole178 words
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Article, Illustration296 1928-02-23 3 "On This Day Samuel Pepys, the first great English civil servant of the modern type, was born, probably at the Cambridgeshire village of Brampton, on February 23, 1633. He ceased writing his Diary in 1669, when hj was barely 36. People who know him from reading that Diary, or by296 words
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Advertisement101 1928-02-23 3 jj^^^ Power with Comfort in the Standard client en«rin? performance and comfortable coachwork combins to IfT I|| make the Standard 4 and 6 cylind?r rr.<;d Is ideal for Overseas conditions. fl| SEE A "STANDARD" FIRST. Agents The'Standard of TODAY" MALAYAN MOTORS LTD.. ORCHARD ROAD. dlrcf' Singapore, ever produced Standard CARS101 words
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Advertisement486 1928-02-23 3 66 looks 39 And would not think of }fk& missing her Kruschen! Letter w *«W rearf u>M interest the letter written by a P* r j on 50 >' ears °f a S e I too, have been taking Kruschen k in my fi rst CU P of tea ev486 words
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Article471 1928-02-23 4 INTERESTING LECTURE BY DR. SHELLSHEAR i i j Scientist Denies Our Descent From Apes The evolution of the intelligence was interestingly discussed in a lecture by Dr. J. L. Shellshear at the Helena May Institute yesterday evening, says the "S.C.M. Post" of February 7. There was a large471 words
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Article262 1928-02-23 4 Eskimos Deteriorate from Contact With White Man Expert opinion amongst both misiionai its and explorers of tne lar north of Canada has lor some time been unanimous that tne LsKimos as a race are not likely to survive long tne advent of the white man. it is262 words
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Article190 1928-02-23 4 An interesting little exhibition was recently heid at the Royal Horticultural Hall, London, for the benefit of school boys, and, realising the importance of impressing the younger generation with the vast service which rubber h capable of performing, the Rubber Growers' Association staged a small exhibit, wjiich190 words
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Advertisement290 1928-02-23 4 Yhujust £nj them! The |The CORK-TIPPED G&arettej of this GENERATION MADE IN LONDON by CARRERAS, LTD. fIHHHnHfInH«HHaK9Bnn^ Sole Agents: HUTTENBACH LAZARUS SONS,LTD.,SINGAPORE,PENANG,IPOH, KUALA-LUMPUR J GROVE ESTATE J Katong is the Garden Suburb of Singapore— i A few desirable lots on high land above flood level I S still available— g290 words
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Advertisement326 1928-02-23 4 THE MALAYA TRIBUNE On sale at the following depots— SINGAPORE. The Federal Rubber Stamp Co., 32, Rafflei Place. A. P. Aliyar and Co., 70, South Bridge Road. .P. Abdul Kazak, 88, South Bridge Road. Abdul Aziz, 89, New Bridge Road. N. Hussain, 180, New Bridge Road. M. Mohamed Dulfakir and326 words
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Advertisement168 1928-02-23 4 |525ZSE5H5E5E5Z5HSZ5E5H5B5E525E5H5H^ I By Easy Payments! I MO home need deny itself the pleasure of I 11 owning a MOUTRIE PIANO for every model, is now obtainable under our simple S system of Easy Payments. I a i I GUAR4NTEED 7 YEARS, BUILT For TROPICS I SOLID TEAK CASE. Prices from168 words
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Article1079 1928-02-23 5 The Rt. Hon. Lord Headley Arrives Here in May (By Our Muslim Correspondent) The Right Honourable Lord Headley is, according to information received by some local prominent Muslims last week from Lahore, Punjab, arriving here sometime in tne middle of May this year. It was in 1913 that1,079 words
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Article381 1928-02-23 5 Excellent Safeguard Against 111 Health Is man paying too dearly for the assumption of his superiority over the weaker sex ?The question is prompted by the snow, sleet and rain to which England has recently been treated. The conditions which have prevailed have certainly demonstrated that that country381 words
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Advertisement291 1928-02-23 5 Mm all id 74k DENTISTRY Latest Method of Treatments without Pain, recti Replaced Natural-Like. VERY MODERATE CHARGES. 0. JUT SIANG, Qualified Dentist, 75, HILL STREET, SINGAPORE. Ist Floor of St. Mark's Dispensary. 'Phone 4U5"'. JAVA (TRRY STUFF, ETC. Bl AH X A I.OAK. Dried beef (Dendeng). Makasar Red Fish, Pisang291 words
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Advertisement260 1928-02-23 5 IN THE SUPREME COURT AT JOHORE BAHRU, JOHORE. ADMINISTRATION SUIT NO. 21 1925 In the matter of the Estate and Effects of Haji Mohamed Said bin Daing Partompoh, deceased. PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF IO Lots cf Coconut, Betelnut, Rubber and pineapple Plantations situated in the district of Pontian Kechek, Tanjong260 words
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Advertisement298 1928-02-23 5 Is your Salary Going to be Raised this Next year? If not, you will doubtless blame your employer, but here you are wrong, for ninety nine out of a hundred are only too pleased when they feel justified in raising an employee's salary. In your own home, in the odd298 words
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Advertisement131 1928-02-23 5 TILES sole agents: SCHIFFNER 8c Co., SINGAPORE. MEYER MANSIONS, TEL.I 3+2 I Straits Steamship Company, Limited. 9 NOTICE I Passengers travelling to Malacca are requested to B note that commencing from the first of March, Ihe Straits Steamship Company's vessels will sail from the Inner Roads at 4.30 p.m. instead131 words
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Advertisement380 1928-02-23 6 I EMPIRE CINEMA I I Two Shows Nightly Two Shows Nightly Ist Show at 7 p.m. 2nd Show at 9-30 p.m. MYSTERY! THRILLS! ACTIONS! The Best Chinese Picture "The Lustrous 1 Pearl" S The picture taken in Swatow and Amoy. Its a detective drama with beautiful pJ KCfiery and acted380 words
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Advertisement190 1928-02-23 6 Amusements. 9 AT THE jjj JkLHJkNBRJk i 3 'PHONE 909 5 I (TAN CHENG KEE Co., Ltd., Pi prietor».) I From Tuesday, February 21. SLt 9 p.m. I A Paramount Super Production. ru C] I The Blind Goddess' I I The lensest Drama of the Law Courts ever Filmed i190 words
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Advertisement503 1928-02-23 6 GAIETY CINEMA Junction Albert Benroolen Streets FROM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 TO THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23. NIGHTLY AT 9 P.M. A Regal Comedy Drama with BILLY SULLIVAN Hazel Deaoe and Jimmy Aubrey THE GALLANT FOOL A gamble with a princess and a kingdom as the stakes. IN 5 PARTS KEN MAYNARD The503 words
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2296 1928-02-23 7 Chinese Again On His Trial COMMITTED TO NEXT ASSIZES Nonchftfaurt Would-be Assassin In Court armed Sikh guards were placed outside the Police Courts yesterday when Dr. Lim Boon Keng 1 and Nee Soon gave their evidence in .f,,> Hill Street attempted assassination2,296 words
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Article75 1928-02-23 7 British Official Wireless. London, February 22. Paris 124 New York 4.87 27 32 Brussels 35.03 Geneva 25.35 Amsterdam 12.12 Milan 92.05 Berlin 20.43 Stockholm 18.17 Copenhagen 18.20 Oslo 18.32 Vienna 34.265 Prague 164.5 Helsingfors 193.5 Madrid 28.77 Lisbon 2 19 64 Athens 369 Bucharest 795.5 Rio 5 59;64 BuenosBritish Official Wireless. - 75 words
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Article298 1928-02-23 7 HALF-A-MILLION DOLLARS CLAIMED Local Case on Sourabayan Judgment interesting case came before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison), this morning, at the Supreme Court, when the Venootshap Nederlandsh Indische excompto Maatschappij sued The lek Guan, otherwise known as Tay Teck Guan, for $510,693.99. The plaintiffs claimed that the298 words
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Article146 1928-02-23 7 Colonel J. Waley Cohen, C.M.G., C.8.E., D.5.0., T.D., has been visiting Bangkok under instructions from the Astronomer Royal and the Eclipse Committee of Great Britain in order to investigate possible sites and facilities for two British expeditions which it is hoped will be sent out to observe146 words
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Article132 1928-02-23 7 Guests numbering over two hundred were present at the residence of Messrs. Wee Swee Tiow and Wee Swee Cheng, at 37 Stevens Road last evening on the occasion of a dinner given by them in honour of their mother's 71st birthday. A ronggenf party was given on the132 words
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Article487 1928-02-23 7 COUNSEL AND GOVT. VALUATION Mr. Justice Deane Increases Assessment At the Supreme Court yesterday Mr. Justice Deane was occupied in hearing a land acquisition case in respect of a strip of land in Serangoon Road, the property of Mr. Frederick Rappa, which is required by Government for the487 words
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Article126 1928-02-23 7 Ships Alongside the Wharves or Expected to Arrive Singapore, February 23. East Wharf (Entrance Gate 1) Tasmania Maru 22; Op Ten Noort 21; Rajula 20. Main Wharf (Entrance Gate 3) Khyber 18; Takliwa 13; Raub 10; Havelland 9. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate 3) Karpfanger 35 Empire Dock (Entrance126 words
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Article49 1928-02-23 7 Hainan is infested with gangs of pirates most of whom have now banded together. They are led by some Reds who escaped from Hoihow into the interior when the coup was organised against them in April, 1927. These people are responsible for practically all the atrocities committed in Hainan.49 words
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Advertisement684 1928-02-23 7 Bad Malay Thief I. A CRIMINAL OF THE UNDERWORLD Accused With 21 Previous Convictions A Malay named Mohamed bin Abdul Rahman, who was described by Chief Court Inspector Meredith as one of the criminals of the underworld, was this morning: sentenced by Mr. N. D. Mudie, the District Judge, to684 words
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Miscellaneous293 1928-02-23 7 MAILS CLOSE TO-DAY, FEBRUARY 23 China, Hainam, Japan, Korea Formosa, East Siberia, Western Canada and Western States of U. S. A. (Takliwa) 2 p.m. Hong Kong, Shanghai, Kobe, Yokohama and Moji (Romolo) 2 p.m. Sourabaya, Celebes, Moluccas, Timor Dilly South-East Borneo (Reyniersz) 2 p.m. Upper Burma, North East India (Elephanta)293 words
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Miscellaneous230 1928-02-23 7 HEAVY WEATHER OUTSIDE Steamers arriving from Japan, Shanghai Hong Kong, Manila and outside ports in Northern waters all report very heavy, thick weather with the N. E. monsoon blowing almost with hurricane force, and a long, mountainous, dangerous sea running. Steamers between Hong Kong and Shanghai keep well clear of230 words
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Miscellaneous103 1928-02-23 7 THE WEATHER Meteorological Weekly Report Hill Station records for the seven days ending at midnight on Saturday, February 18: Penang Hill Altitude of observation (feet above M. S. L.) 2,100. Average mean shade temperature (deg. F.) 72.82. Total evaporation (in inches) .472. Total rainfall (in inches) 2.433. Bukit Fraser Altitude103 words
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Obituary36 1928-02-23 8 ACKNOWLEDGMENT The parents and family of the late Mr. Khng Jit Kwang beg to thank all those who sent wreaths and those who were present at the funeral. (Bangkok papers please copy).36 words
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Article885 1928-02-23 8 Great interest will be created by the announcement that a Greyhound Racing Association is to be started in Singapore. Some time ago when dogs were being sent out to Shanghai from England, it was said that the local Government looked with disapproval on the suggestion that Singapore might885 words
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Article1220 1928-02-23 8 The anger of the crowd in Bagdad against Sir Alfred Mond was due to anti-Semitic feeling. That the power and position of Marshal Chiang Kai-shek are again undermined is the latest sensational report from Nanking. The s.s. Hervar on February 16 went on the mud banks above Paknam. After steps1,220 words
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Article171 1928-02-23 8 Mr. P. A. Mall«, v of th- X branch of the P.W.D. f the v is at present at Home, is snenSit of his leave in making himself with the working of th r that are being construct;,! for vention. A sum of $780,000 the Federal estimates171 words
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Article24 1928-02-23 8 From Holland by s.s. [nsulinde Singapore to-morrow morning. From Europe, (London mails February 2) by s.s. Mongolia Penang at 10 a.m. to-day.24 words
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Article34 1928-02-23 8 (From Our Own Correspond Penang. February A charge of murder has been against Dollah as one of the nei he is alleged to have stabbed 01 steamer Van Linschoten has died.34 words
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Article33 1928-02-23 8 [Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia] Berlin, February Tho famous castle ruin Zwii tured in Schiller's Wilhelm Tell, purchased from the German Ku senschaft by the Swiss Ass-., at Preservation of Historical Casi33 words
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Article46 1928-02-23 8 (From Our Own Correspond Penang. February L'_\ At the annual meeting of the I Library the Hon. Mr. R. Scott and was thanked for the great which he had always shown durii office as ex-officio President. A good balance for the year I ported.46 words
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Article71 1928-02-23 8 (From Our Own CorresDOndent) Penang. February SOS. Mr. Justice Sproule in his i» p which he delivered to-day. held that Khoo Han Tee was not the legitimate son of Khoo Teak Tek, deceased, who was a known Penang millionaire. Th Khoo Hooi Leong, the son of Khoo71 words
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Article86 1928-02-23 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.! Kuala Lumpur, February 23. A garden party at Carcosa gave th» people of Selangor an opportunity of lidding farewell to the acting Chief Secretary and his wife, whose impending depaitnre has been delayed for a fortnight, and of felicitating Mr. Thompson on tl86 words
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Article69 1928-02-23 8 Members of the United Chinese Association, Malacca, are reminded that the Bixtn annual general meeting will be he Sunday, at 1 p.m. On the same day at noon, the con and members are holding an "A" in honour of Mr. Chan Lian Chiai is proceeding shortly to69 words
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Article61 1928-02-23 8 Here is astory that a Rurma publishes straight from the lips man, Flight-Captain Care-Browne* who at the time was in Madras aerial fleet. He was standing in a n ing-room scanning the eard-TS subaltern, rather the worse lurched into the room and piw steady hand on his shoulder61 words
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Article71 1928-02-23 8 [British Official W Lond< n, Februai General Sir George Milne, > Imperial General Staff sin Fel r has been promoted to Fi< During the Great War on the West and Eastern being Chief of Staff to G Third Army Oorps and Second Army, hi took the Gallipoli.71 words
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Advertisement138 1928-02-23 8 S By Special Appointment cj H To His Majesty K I THE KING OF SIAM. I Established 1872. I WE SPECIALISE I IN I H Diamond Jewellery, Genuine H I Pearl Necklaces, Jade and a a Pearl Jewellery, Watches, S I Ladies Bags and Vanity HCases, Smokers Requisites, cjCuff Links,138 words
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Article1005 1928-02-23 9 FIVE RECORDS ON ONE FLIGHT Empire Congratulates Victor PERFECTLY FIT ORLD'S FINEST SOLO EFFORT Reuter's Service. Port Danvin, February 22. Bert. Hinkler arrived here at f this evening. He has thus Australia within sixteen days of England. London, February 22. apers give full page headlines as •pReuter's Service. - 1,005 words
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Article132 1928-02-23 9 Rear-Admiral Gets a Censure FAILURE TO CONTRIBUTE GUIDANCE Reuter's Service. Washington, February 22. A Naval Court of Inquiry has placed the responsibility for the collision between the submarine S4 and the Paulding jointly on the two Commanders. It recommends the detachment of Rear-Admiral Frank Brumby fromReuter's Service. - 132 words
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Article130 1928-02-23 9 Met By President Hindenburg ROYAL SALUTE FROM BERLIN [Trans-Ocean via Pa.i-Asia] Berlin, February 22. The Afghan King and Queen received a tremendous ovation upon their arrival at Berlin this morning. President yon Hindenburg with an immense crowd including a number of high dignitaries and the Afghan130 words
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Article85 1928-02-23 9 Conditions Now Rapidly on the Mend Reuter's Service. London, February 22. Presiding at the annual meeting of the Chamber of shipping of the United Kingdom, Sir William Seager said that on outstanding fact to-day was the great improvement in shipbuilding. He thought the expansion in world trade wouldReuter's Service. - 85 words
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Article92 1928-02-23 9 Cardinal to Float a Loan in America Reuter's Service. Chicago, February 22. Cardinal Mundelein, Archbishop at Chicago, is sailing shortly to Rome to complete arrangements for the flotation of a loan in the United States of one and a Half million dollars for the Vatican, the proceeds toReuter's Service. - 92 words
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Article153 1928-02-23 9 Impasse Reached in Parleys THREATENING ATTITUDE PERSISTS Reuter's Service. Wellington, February 22. The position in Samoa has apparently reached an impasse. Mau it is believed in obedience to an exhortation by some of the recently deported Europeans to "stick to Mau," is refusing to meet the nativeReuter's Service. - 153 words
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Article156 1928-02-23 9 To Participate In Simon's Work "TAKE WHAT YOU GET: ASK FOR MORE Reuter's Service. New Delhi, February 22. The Council of State adopted by 34 to 13 votes a motion appointing a committee to participate in the work "of the Simon Commission. The motion was proDosedReuter's Service. - 156 words
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Article101 1928-02-23 9 Government's Reply to Foreign Criticisms Reuter's Service. Madrid, February 22. Foreign complaints of the new oil monopoly have evoked a communique denying that the Government has violated the laws or treaties or*the rules of neighbourly relationships, and declaring that the Government is prepared. Nn a broad spirit,"Reuter's Service. - 101 words
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Article84 1928-02-23 9 Trans-Atlantic Service Being Extended British Official Wireless. London, February 22. The trans-Atlantic radio telephone service has been successfully extended to Stockholm. Calls are operated in the London trunk exchanges which is connected with Stockholm by a through telephone cable circuit. Count Hamilton, head of the Swedish Telephone Administration,British Official Wireless. - 84 words
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Article80 1928-02-23 9 Reuter's Service. Washington, February 22. The unemployment in New York is rapidly becoming a political issue, the opposition drawing attention to the matter as a reply to Government officials' repeated assurances that the United States' prosperity is at its flood and is likely to continue so. A NewReuter's Service. - 80 words
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Article337 1928-02-23 9 Diplomatic Visit Concludes PRECEDENT SET BY JOURNEY Special Importance Attached to Present Mission Reuter's Far Eastern Service Macao, February 22. Sir Miles Lampson's Secretary has authorized the following statement:—"It is believed that Sir Miles Lampson's object s to visit South China and fulfil his originalReuter's Far Eastern Service - 337 words
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Article146 1928-02-23 9 Attempt to Beat Campbell AMERICAN'S NARROW ESCAPE Reuter's Service. Daytona Beach, February 22. The American, Frank Lockhart, in attempting to beat Captain Campbell's record, encountered disaster while speeding at an estimated rate of 225 miles an hour. His car plunged forty feet into the sea, bounced outReuter's Service. - 146 words
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Article133 1928-02-23 9 Personally Leads Insurgents BRITISH AIR ATTACK EFFECTIVE Reuter's Service. Basra, February 22. It transpires that Feisal Dowish himself led the raiders yesterday. His force was divided into three sections. The first two attacked the encampment as cabled yesterday. The third, foraging 1 alone, m?t two caravans,Reuter's Service. - 133 words
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Advertisement104 1928-02-23 9 j j I INVALID PORTWINE I I IS I I THE POPULAR I PORT I I Refuse Imitations. I i I 1 B I i jjj Sole Agents: g I GUTHRIE CO., LTD. I R (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) S 5 I j 'ECLIPSE" J SAFETY RAZOR BLADES J104 words
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Article738 1928-02-23 10 BIG SYNDICATE FOR SINGAPORE Huge Stadium To Be Erected HOLD 40,000 PEOPLE RACING THREE TIMES A WEEK A huge Stadium, covering fifteen acres of ground, able to accommodate over forty thousand spectators, and complete with kennels, offices, a totalisator, paddocks, a splendid racing track and clubhouse,738 words
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Article367 1928-02-23 10 Falklands Battle Recorded HISTORY WITHOUT A BIAS Heroism of British and Germans Given Equal Treatment Yesterday the leading article in the Tribune warmly commended the action of the British Board of Film Censors for having banned the Nurse Cavell film •'Dawn," on the ground that367 words
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Article95 1928-02-23 10 Australian Steward and Silk Merchant Before the District Judge, this morning, an Indian silk merchant was the complainant in a case in which an Australian steward on board the s.s. Aloe named Arthur Smith was charged with cheating in respect of silk goods to the value of about95 words
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Article53 1928-02-23 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, February 23. The four Air Force flying boats left for Port Swettenham at nine o'clock this morning, circling Penang before leaving. Captain E. C. Prattley, Adjutant of Volunteers, was a passenger in one machine for Port Swettenham. The boats are due in53 words
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Article241 1928-02-23 10 British Official Wireless. Reuter's Service. [Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia] Berlin, February 22. The Berlin Skating Club beat by five to three the Swedish Olympia team, holding the European ice hockey championship. Rome, February 22. The Statistical Institute announces a population increase for 1927 of 444,000 against 409,000 inBritish Official Wireless.; Reuter's Service. - 241 words
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Article333 1928-02-23 10 Hockey FRAMROZ CUP LEAGUE Sikhs Beat Old Rafflesians by One Goal A fast and interesting game was played yesterday at the S.R.C. ground in the Framroz Cup Hockey League between the O.R.A. and the S.S.C.C. Both sides were unable tc field their strongest team. From the bully off,333 words
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Article159 1928-02-23 10 Keppel Club to Meet Garrison Players Keppel Club will play against the Garrison Golf Club over the Keppel links on Sunday, starting at 9 a.m. The match will be by "Shanghai Foursomes." Keppel vs. Garrision 9.00 a.m. Upton and H'ckey vs. Harker Taylor and Brodie. 9.05 a.m. Jones and159 words
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Article31 1928-02-23 10 Middleweight Champion Retains His Title Reuter's Service. [Reuters Service.] San Francisco, February 23. Mickey Walker, middleweight boxing champion, won the decision over the Texan Jack Willis, after ten furious rounds.Reuter's Service. - 31 words
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Article121 1928-02-23 10 Premier's Action Condemned COL. RAE'S POWERFUL DENUNCIATION From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, February 23: Strong views on the present rubber position were expressed at the annual meeting of the Perak Chamber of Commerce where Colonel Rae, former Chairman, declared that the Premier's statement in the House121 words
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Article61 1928-02-23 10 Reuter's Service. New York, February 22. The first consignment of gold ever shipped to the United States by the Soviet Government arrived in the form of bullion to the value of five million dollars. The purpose of the shipment is to facilitate trade between Soviet RussiaReuter's Service. - 61 words
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Article53 1928-02-23 10 [Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia] Geneva, February 22. Herr Yon Simson of Germany made important proposals to the Security Conference this afternoon whereby members and non-members of the League will be requested to sign an agreement committing them to accept the Council's recommendations for localizing conflicts in the event53 words
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482 1928-02-23 10 CHI-NAN VARSITY XI VISIT International Tournament the Cause of Delay Sheffield and Nottingham Derby Games The Game of the Season Motherwell and CelticReuter's Service. - 482 words
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Article29 1928-02-23 10 France Beats Australia in Davis Cup Contest Reuter's Service. Sydney, February 22. The french lawn tennis players beat the Australian Davis Cup team by 6 to 3 matches.Reuter's Service. - 29 words
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Article69 1928-02-23 10 Heavy Defeat for the Hawkins* Team Athletes of the H.M.S. Hawkins had a poor day in their sports schedule at Manila, their tennis team losing to the Manila Club. The Manila Club players scored a complete victory in the four singles and the nine doubles matches which69 words
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Article75 1928-02-23 10 Britain's Receipts Less Than Her Quota to America British Official Wireless. London, February 22. Mr. Samuel, Financial Secretary to the Treasury stated in the House of Commons that for the financial year ending March 31 it was estimated that the receipts from the allied war debts wou'dBritish Official Wireless. - 75 words
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Article246 1928-02-23 10 TAKES WIDE SWEEP IN TURNING New Studebaker Slides Into The Drain Two Europeans, employed by the Imperial Motors, Ltd., were the complainants in a case of rash and negligent driving in which a Chinese lorry driver was convicted and fined $25 by the Second Magistrate yesterday afternoon.246 words
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Article490 1928-02-23 10 QUESTIONS FOR NEXT MEETING Municipal Quarters Subject of Much Interest The following- questions are to be asked at to-morrow's meeting of the Municipal Commissioners:— Question by Dr. Lim Han Hoe:— Is the President aware of the fact that Government intend to instal a septic tank in the vicinity490 words
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924 1928-02-23 10 Back from Siam Journey INTERVIEW ON HIS IMPRESSIONS Personal Tribute to Siamese Efficiency Heavy Seas Sweep I rench Liner's High Decks His Excellency the Governor and L.i Clifford, attended by the staff, arrvied t in Singapore this morning after their S and Indo-China924 words
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Article862 1928-02-23 11 OF FAMOUS EXPLORER buffaloes Charge A Woman .Motorist x'mg article is the second of a Mrs- Diana Strickland, the an explorer and authoress, who ntly by motor-car from the B, across Africa, a corner Kurope. d acted as a special corres- 1 »aily Express" during her journey. from862 words
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Article377 1928-02-23 11 Ladies Perturbed at His Wearing Shorts C ticis ,f d for wearing crepe rubber shoes in Church; for walking the Kobe hills in shorts; and bathing at Shioya, the Reverend G. A. Bridle, chaplain of All Saints Church, had a little criticism of his own to make a377 words
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Advertisement75 1928-02-23 11 II Wm W^^.*?M \\\im\\\\\\ ■w-*>»J _l tm H'vbH 1 H HI ■i H If' II I TO-NIGHT! THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23. TO-NIGHT! AT TUB NEW WOULD SHOWS VARIED ATTRACTIONS—KELANTAN MAX YONG. THE CITY OPERA TO-NIGHT-NO PERFORMANCE TOMORROW, FRIDAY The Management Presents an Exciting and Thrilling Play THE AVENGEFUL GRANDSON" Supported by75 words
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Miscellaneous748 1928-02-23 11 FIFTY-NINTH CROSSWORD PUZZLE The following is the solution of the above Crossword:— ACROSS.—1. Jibes; 5. Clods; 10. Anil; 12. Iron; 13. In; 14. Moose; 17. Ta; 18. LSD; 20. DSO; 21. Ask; 22. Re; 23. Or; 24. Hoof; 25. Reed; 27. On; 29. RN; 31. Nap; 33. Men; 35. ALI;748 words
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Article940 1928-02-23 12 Seven Unfortunates Held For Ransom SUCCEEDED IN BRIBING GUARD The story of how he and thirty other prisoners spent several months with the pirates in Tai Ping Sha village, on the West River, and how with six other captives he succeeded in escaping from the pirates' den,940 words
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Article25 1928-02-23 12 Orders for week ending Sunday, February 26, 1928: To-diy, February 23.—Band Practice, Headquarters, 5:15 p.m. To-morrow, February 24.—Ambulance Class, Headquarters, 5:15 p.m.25 words
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Article35 1928-02-23 12 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 155 equal to $100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 159 equal to $100.35 words
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Article405 1928-02-23 12 Millions of Trees to be Planted (By Fraser Story, Editor of the Empire Forestry Journal.") Twenty-three thousand acres will be added to Britain's woodlands, it is hoped, by next month, and, with the opening of the tree-planting season, one of the greatest areas to be extended405 words
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Article326 1928-02-23 12 The following passengers are proceeding to Europe per s.s. "Khyber," sailing at 1 p.m. on Friday (to-morrow): Mr. and Mrs. B. H. C. Hallowes and chjld, Mrs. O'Brien, Miss M. B. Lewis, Mrs. H. J. Braund, Mr. J. T. Ward, Mr. T. W. H. Kingston, Miss D. Booth,326 words
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Article87 1928-02-23 12 The following passengers have arrived by the P. and O. s.s. Khyber:— From Shanghai:—Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Gunn, Mr. Ho Yet Nam, Mr. Chang Skin Kuang and Mr. D. B. Scrimgemour. From Hong Kong:—Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Santry, Miss L. Chang, Mr. O. R. Edge, Mr. B.87 words
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Article60 1928-02-23 12 A compound which is applied to the outer side of a tyrs carcass and is said to afford a semi-hard rubber undcr-tread that is not easily pun.t"red is made ol raw rubber, IQJ parts; magnesium lartoaate, 20 (or from 10 to 75) parts; aniline, 2; sulphur, 10, or more, parts.60 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement294 1928-02-23 12 coning: Alhambra. United Artists Picture Watch tor Screening MABY PiCKPOao uaus. Vmy best giov j Who is Your Best Girl a S GATE FREE TO GATE FREE g 1 mw CASINO CINEMA i I AT THE NEW WORLD SHOW FROM SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19. FOX SUPER SPECIAL 9 A Sensational stage294 words
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Advertisement291 1928-02-23 12 I MAY WE MAKE AN OFFER for your 1 I piano in exchange for a new one fj 1 our well-known STEINBERT PIANO, 1 I in full tropical construction, with 1 I teakwood casing. 1 NANG HENG Co. j ij 'Phone 958. 105, Selegie Road. i WHICH WAY ARE YOU291 words
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Miscellaneous97 1928-02-23 12 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEERS Programme of Drills up to and for February 20, 1928. To-day, February 23 5:15 p.m.—Drill Hall, Chinese Coy., Recruits Parade. To-morrow, February 24 5:15 p.m.--Drill Hall, S. R. E. (v) Sigs., Section Parade. 5:15 p.m.—Drill Hall, S. R. A. (v), Lecture. 5:15 p.m.—Drill Hall, Chinese Coy., Officers and97 words
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Article446 1928-02-23 13 Singapore, February 18. MEAT Beef, steak (round) kati 55 Beef, stew or curry kati 50 Pork, lean kati 64 Pork lean and fat (Ist quality) kati 54 Mutton Indian lb. 55 Mutton Australian lb. 55 Fowl, kati 76 Capons (Locally reared) kati 1.04 Hens (Locally reared) kati 93446 words
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Article72 1928-02-23 13 Members of the Rubber Exchange of New York, had .in opportunity on December 1 of seeing- how rubber is grown, when motion pictures were shown by Mr. F. T. P. Waterhouse, President of Fred Waterhouse, Ltd., who had just returned from Singapore and other rubber growing sections. The pictures illustrated72 words
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Page 13 Advertisements
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Advertisement639 1928-02-23 13 FAIRBANKS-MORSE g i "Z M ENGINES ,2 I F.URBANKS-MORSE "Z ,73 ~,uires the .east attention and S a I AIRBANKS-MORSE "Z" ENGINE is the rorif a i c. H auae it combines every practical advant-,0-» j Engine for you to g ousiy convenien^y P econo m icairc t £Ily1ly° a639 words
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Advertisement151 1928-02-23 13 MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF Valuable freehold land and compound house No. 529 East Coast Road, Singapore. At the Saleroom of Messrs. Cbing Keng Lee A 3 Company Limited -r.y 3 On Monday, FebruaryJ27,7at32.3op7n7 All that piece of valuable freehold land "and compound house situate at No. 529 East Coast Road, Singapore,151 words
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Advertisement92 1928-02-23 13 0 FITTED TO JJ j 1928 MODEL jj 1 ARMSTRONG j I SIDDELEY J I cars 5 J 1. Central Chassis Lubricating System. Q 2. Automatic Ignition Control. n 3. Lucas Dipping Reflector Headlights. THE 14 H P. COTSWOLD 5 STR. O J D PRICE REDUCED TO $2820 j j92 words
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Advertisement455 1928-02-23 14 PUBLIC NOTICES THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LIMITED. Notice is hereby given that an Interim Dividend of sr',5 r in respect of the year ending 30th June, 1928, will paid to Shareholders standing in the Register on the 19th day of March. 1928. And Notice is also hereby given that455 words
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Advertisement458 1928-02-23 14 SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED—lmmediately an experienced Dresser for a Tin Mine. Salary $100|- per month. Apply with copies of testimonials to Box No. 614 c|o Malaya Tribune. MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE. Applications are invited for the pests of Two Temporary Building Overseers in the Municipal Architect's Department at a com- J mencing458 words
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Advertisement408 1928-02-23 14 BANKS THE HO HONG BANK, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: 94, MARKET STREET. BRANCHES Penang 85, Beach Street. Malacca 131, Jonker Street. Muar No. 1, Jalan Sayang. Batu Pahat 109, Jalan Rahamat. Palembang 16, Uir. Hong Kong 13, Queen's Road, Central. Seremban 63, Birch Road. Batavia 47, Corner Lloyd Street. Shanghai 9,408 words
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Advertisement508 1928-02-23 14 BANKS THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED. (Registered in London, under the Companies Acts of 1862 to 1890, on 2-d December 1892.) Authorised Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed Capital £1,800,000 Paid-up Capital £1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Resc £1,545,666 HEAD OFFICE: 15, Grace Church Street, London, E. C. 3. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J.508 words
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Advertisement338 1928-02-23 14 INSURANCE soI)TH 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 Surplus $1,700,000 BOARD338 words
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Advertisement485 1928-02-23 14 RICE BUSINESS. Please read this carefully—which is most important to all Foreign merchants especially Estate Agents, and Tin Dredging Agencies. We are wholesale dealers in various kinds of White Rice, Parboiled Rice, Broken Rice, Bran etc. Prices cheap and moderate. We can supply all sorts of White and Parboiled Rice485 words
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Advertisement417 1928-02-23 15 STEAMER SAILINGS p. a BRITISH INDIA VND APCAK LINES Incorporated in England.) HAIL PASSENGER <k CARGO SERVICES. PE NSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM LIGATION CO., LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. ier Contract with His Majesty's Government.) from LONDON For China Japan Due Tonnage Singapore 1928 ,!ia 16,500 Feb 24 11,000417 words
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Advertisement439 1928-02-23 15 _JTEAMER SAILINGS THE STRAITS BORNEO SHIPPING COMPANY. KEGULAR FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE Singapore, Soerabaia Bandjermasin S.S. DUX Due on 22nd February 1928. T? T^ lst 2m Class Accommodation. *or Freight, Passage and other particulars, Apply to the Agents:— STRAITS BORNEO TRADING CO., 12 13, Boat Quay, Singapore. 'Phone 3373 562. HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE439 words
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Advertisement683 1928-02-23 15 STEAMER SAILINGS STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD STEAMERS INTENDED TO SAIL FROM SINGAPORE. MONDAY KINTA, 4 p.m., for Port Swettenham an( 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. I TUESDAY ENGGUAN, 1 p.m., for Mersing683 words
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Advertisement583 1928-02-23 15 STEAMER SAILINGS H MBM (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) TO MARSEILLES LONDON Tonnage Destination Due Sail Katori Maru 10,500 Naples, Marseilles, London, A'werp Rotterdam Feb 29» Mar 1 Atsuta Maru 8,000 M'seilles, London, A'werp R'dam Mar 15 16 Kashima Maru 10,500 Naples, Marseilles, London, A'werp tt i VT Rotterdam Mar 29 30583 words
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Advertisement62 1928-02-23 16 Trade XNN^^^^^^^^t Sole Agents: N. V. STRAITS JAVA TRADING Co., Singapore Penang. 1 1 BENTWOOD I s CHAIRS I i I Obtainable from:- j I SIN HOE SENG, No. 83, j Victoria Slreet I CHOP HOE SENG, No. 85, j, SINGAPORE. 1 I 0 S 0 jj Sole Agents: Q62 words
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Advertisement111 1928-02-23 16 j Schering-Kahlbaum A.6. Berlin. i I a (vorm. Chem. Fabrik auf Aktien E. Schering.) ATOPHAN .against gout and rheumatism. 1 i I MEDINAL- against insomnia and sea-sickness. I I VERAMON the well-known pain-killer. 1 fl I U Sole Agents: Handel Kaatschappij voorheea j I Banner Export Gesellschaft I fl 1111 words
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