Malaya Tribune, 25 February 1928
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Title Section21 1928-02-25 1 The Malaya Tribune 'Vol. Vfr -No. 45 SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1928 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 192821 words
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Advertisement226 1928-02-25 1 TRY KOREA MISSION CLOTH mm mum does not FADE. IT does not SHRINK. I E *ear 9 LONGER. The Korea! Products Co. v Basah Road, SINGAPORE. Phone 324. J i N CORPORAT E D IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS Sole Importers ONE MODEL FOR mflffl |i I J EVERY POCKET I226 words
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Advertisement131 1928-02-25 1 FLORODOB Washing J y /V/ For Tropical J/ y/ Wear. HIGH STREET, Singapore. j \^£RN£^/ I Sjle Agents: I Sime, Darby Co., Ltd., I (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) Jg ffi Singapore, Malacca, Seremban and Muar. ORQA PRIVATE I jj "Compare the work and price 99 I $9QS From or131 words
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Article1240 1928-02-25 2 PEGOH, LIMITED HAS INCREASED CROP Sir Ernest Birch on Restriction The sixteenth ordinary general meeting of Pegoh, Ltd., was held on January 20 at the registered office of the company, Winchester House, Old Broad Street, E.C., Sir Ernest W. Birch, K.C.M.G. (Chairman of tne company), presiding. Mr. H.1,240 words
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362 1928-02-25 2 Dividend of 5 Per Cent Declared The eighteenth ordinary annual general meeting of the Batu Kawan Rubber and Coconut Plantations, Ltd., was held on January 24 at 71, St. Mary Axe. Mr. E. B. Skinner (the Chairman), in moving the adoption of the report362 words
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Advertisement172 1928-02-25 2 DEUTZ LIGHTING SETS, s_l o—ls—lB V z —25—32 K. W., etc.—llo Volts. Generator directly coupled with DEUTZ DIESEL two stroke cold starting crude oil engine. Low running costs. Reliable. Complete with switchboard with fuses etc. N. V. MOTORENFABRIEK DEUTZ (Incorporated in Holland.) UNION BUILDING, P. 0. B. 382. SINGAPORE. i172 words
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Advertisement249 1928-02-25 2 DIGESTIVE TROUBLES CAUSED BY ACIDITY. Indigestion and most digestive troubles are caused by excess acidity due to the fermentation of food which remains in the stomach longer than it should do owing to weakened stomach muscles. As this acidity increases it sets up further fermentation, and the sufferer endures intense249 words
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Advertisement364 1928-02-25 2 I The exceptional I quality for which —Z I N.J .Club Whisky has I been distinguished I since 1745 still holds I good in every bottle I NAPIER JOHNSTON jjl iuouvA WHISKY IP I CALDBKCK, MACGREGOR cv. Ltd, 3 1 Sole Agents for Straits Settlements and 3 F Federated Malay364 words
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Article449 1928-02-25 3 MAN MAKES A GOOD LISTENER Lady Lawford Tells Why Women Crave Them There are so many advantages attached to the possession of a husband that it is hard to begin says Lady Lawford. The first is that one is always sure of one friend in a cold, cold449 words
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Article134 1928-02-25 3 Financial Writers Becoming Alarmed Japan's rational debt, both in domestic and foreign held bonds, is increasing at a rate that is alarming many of the home financial writers says the United Press. At the end cf 1927 the Government had outstanding- Yen 3,901,778,800 in domestic loans and134 words
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Article, Illustration360 1928-02-25 3 In the hist nights of October 1 »04, the Channel Fleet, under Lord Charles Beresford, lay eft' Gibraltar cleared for action with the bluejackets sleeping at the guns ami every man and officer waiting for the message from Whitehall which would release them to take vengeance on360 words
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Advertisement165 1928-02-25 3 1 /r*l nicer than you— Ho Ho Biscuits!" I HO HO 99 WHEN YOU NEXT I PAT KUA GET YOUR SUPPLY jjj Rheumatism Lumbago Cramp A Sprains Sore Throats Chest Colds Bruises, etc. suffer There's a cure for all your aches and paint in Elliman's Embrocation. Ju»t i massage wherever165 words
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Advertisement442 1928-02-25 3 ENJOYING THE SHOW. Your enjoyment, or otherwise, of a theatrical performance depends as mut._ unon yourself as upon the ouab'v of the play or the skill of the players. To correct liverishness, biliousness, bad taste in the mouth, or a sluggish digestion, and thereby to put yourself into right phvsira.442 words
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Advertisement348 1928-02-25 3 BRASS, COPPER and BRONZE. Name-pates, Li»>els, Badges, Medals, Halftone and Line Bocks, Seal-Stamps, Etc. SHUKOHSHA CO., No. 35, Bras Basr.h Koad. TEL. 3481. THE MALAYA TRIBUNE On sale at the following depots— SINGAPORE. The Federal Rubber Stamp Co., 32. Raffle. Place. A P. Aliyar and Co., 70, South Bridg* Road.348 words
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Advertisement249 1928-02-25 3 I 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 tnd Parboiled249 words
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Article1815 1928-02-25 4 DISASTER TO DUTCH STEAMER Eight Members of the Crew Lost (From Our Own Correspondent.) Weltevreden, February 14. The Dutch Government steamer Zeemeeuw" capsized in stormy weather in the western end of the roads outside the port of Soerabaia at 7 a.m., on Friday morning, the 10th instant.1,815 words
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Article87 1928-02-25 4 Derby policeman: The man was so drunk that he thought that he was taking me to the Police Station. Stratford Magistrate: You are a bookmaker*! runner Man: I cannot run much. Magistrate: Only when the police come along Willesden wife: I should never have married the man87 words
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Advertisement274 1928-02-25 4 |jj The Good Old Ways J B I —of careful selection and 1 4 a wonderful handcraft still Hi p survive in the production of W J I State Express No. 555 0 p B Virginia Cigarettes which are j| fl 0 the recognised standard of Ira rl g H274 words
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Advertisement55 1928-02-25 4 SELECT THE COLLAR SET you like and be sure the name Krementz is stamped on the back. That is your guarantee that neither humidity nor the most trying hot weather will ever affect the Krementz gold plate. On sale everywhere KREMENTZ Omnl Aetna S. S. and F. XL S. WASSIAMULL55 words
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Advertisement284 1928-02-25 4 I Give a "His Master's Voice Dance in your own home. ere are a evv °f I jA ifc. m the latest numbers jjj I M success f° r your dance, ft 1 order tnem to-day, and S invite yOUr 11: I ffi ***** Thats my Hap Hap Happiness Savoy284 words
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Article347 1928-02-25 5 Rhine Army and Football Coupon Competitions An official warning' against organising I or participating in football coupon "com- j petitions" has been issued to all ranks of the British Army on the Rhine, says the "Sporting Chronicle." In a recently published general routine order, it is pointed out347 words
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Advertisement510 1928-02-25 5 WHICH IS BETTER? Deadening the Sense or Removing the Pain ysicaJ man is subject to numbertina and aches which may arise from auses. In many such casts it is jsibte or practicable to trace the au tnd root it out. The best thing to j attack the pain, wherever it510 words
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Advertisement600 1928-02-25 5 Church Services FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT St. Andrew's Cathedral February 26, 1928 7 a.m. Holy Communion. 7:45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) and Sermon. 9:15 a.m. Matins and Litany. 4 p.m. The Catechism. 5:30 p.m. Evensong- and Sermon. During the following week at the Cathedral. Monday; 7:40 a.m. Matins; 8 a.m.600 words
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Advertisement275 1928-02-25 5 CANTONESE METHODIST CHURCH At the Anglo-Chinese School Chapel Hall. Time 12 to 1 in the afternoon. Sunday School 11 to 12 a.m. Miss Boeye, Superintendent. Sunday Classes. 5 p.m. Sunday, English Service. Preacher: Rev. Goh Hoodi Keng. THE TEMPLE OF THE DIVINE SPIRIT 432, Gaylang Road Intercession Service, 7 to275 words
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Advertisement195 1928-02-25 5 MAKE THIS FROCK YOURSELF Entirely At Our Expense. pi We give you a length of pretty figured voile in red and white, pink and white or black and white; a paper pattern, medium size, and full directions for making provided you become a Member of the Woman's Institute before February195 words
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Advertisement155 1928-02-25 5 HLIS sole agents: SCHIFFNER 8c Co., SINGAPORE. MEYER MANSIONS, TEL.1342 I BOOKS OF MYSTERY AND ADVENTURE B Stories containing a strong element of thrilling adventure and my>tery are X almost a rarity—but the titles here given can be relieved upon to carry the In most blase reader along willy-nilly. n|155 words
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Advertisement339 1928-02-25 6 I EMPIRE CINEMA I cj Two Shows Nightly Two Shows Nightly Ist Show at 7 p.m. 2nd Show at 9-30 p.m. I MYSTERY! THRILLS! ACTIONS! I The Best Chinese Picture S I "The Lustrous J Pearl" r3 The picture taken in Swatow and Amoy. Its a detective drama with beautiful339 words
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Advertisement219 1928-02-25 6 Amusements. 8 I Cj AT THE g i ALHAMBRJV 8 'PHONE 909 S jjj (TAN CHENG KEE Co., Ltd.. P* .prietora.) E X From Tuesday, February 21. 1 I G j A Paramount Super Production. g The Blind Goddess The Tensest* Drama {of the Law{ Courts [ever Filmed ffi Lauded219 words
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Advertisement547 1928-02-25 6 SURINA THEATRE North Bridge Road. 'Phone 2^ TALMADGE NIGHTS! From Wednesday, February 22 to Taesd*. February 28. COME EARLY TO AVOID THE H No Free List. NIGHTLY AT 9 Pjf. Universal Jewel "PAINTING THE TO\W Starring PATSY RUTH MILLER and GLENN Without the ghost of a uou! picture you will547 words
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Article131 1928-02-25 7 Ships Alongside the Wharves or Expected to Arrive Singanore, February 25. East Wharf (Entrance Gate 1) Tasmania Maru 22. Main Wharf (Entrance Gate 3) Keishin Maru 16; Oder 13; Mentor 11; Medusa Kopah 8; Katong (p.m. shifts to 38 G.) 6. Emoirp Dock (Entrance Gate 3) Gfenlace 30;131 words
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Article34 1928-02-25 7 untitled has taken place of Choo Yoke yen-year-old son of Mr. and Hong Foo, Seremban. The Mesara. The Consolidated Trading Seremban, of which Mr. Hong Foo is rictor, was closed on the 22nd inst.34 words
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Article386 1928-02-25 7 Ship has a Perilous Experience THRILLING SINGAPORE TO SAIGON RUN Propeller Breaks; Norwegian Towed Back to Port The Norwegian steamer "Produce," of 743 tons and a crew of 44, trading between Singapore and left here for her destination on Tuesday afternoon with a general cargo386 words
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Article124 1928-02-25 7 Pleads Guilty to Criminal Breach of Trust A Straits-born Javanese woman, who pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal breach of trust in respect of jewellery to the value of $191, was this morning fined $100 or two months' imprisonment by Mr. C. H. Dakers, the Third Magistrate.124 words
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Article136 1928-02-25 7 Mysterious Disappearance From College Miss Frances Smith, an eighteen-year-old freshman at Smith College, daughter of Mr. St. Jchn Smith, the New York broker millionaire and social leader, disappeared mysteriously from the college on January 13. A widespread search has been without result. Miss Smith was seen leaving136 words
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Article81 1928-02-25 7 Reuter's Service. London, February 24. The Civil Service Estimates for 1928 are £292,894,000, a reduction of £8,497,000. Lisbon, February 24. A party of suspected conspirators have assassinated two police detectives who were investigating their activities. [Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia] Berlin, February 24. The French Chamber has ratified tradeReuter's Service. - 81 words
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Article125 1928-02-25 7 BOMB THROWN AMONGST WORKMEN Panic in Chinese Shoemaker's Shop At abut 9 o'clock last night several Chinese workmen in a shoemaker's shop in North Bridge Road had the scare of their lives when a bomb was suddenly and mysteriously flung in their midst. There was a scramble125 words
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Article137 1928-02-25 7 Feared Heavy Loss of Life in Italian Disaster Reuter's Service. Deal, February 25. The Italian steamer Alcantara has sunk after a collision in a fog off Dungeness with the Russian cadet ship Tovarisch. It is feared that there may be heavy loss of life. The Peninsular and OrientialReuter's Service. - 137 words
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Article163 1928-02-25 7 Professor of Mathematics Selected The Board of Education has selected Mr. R. K. Butchart, B.Sc., Ph.D., F.R.S.E., to be Professor of Mathematics at Raffles College. Professor Butchart (Capt.) was awarded his Ph. D. in 1921 for a mathematical Thesis on Torsional Oscillations of Wires' 'and a Mathematical Equation163 words
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Article347 1928-02-25 7 Singapore, February 24. Fairly heavy liquidation again took place in this market during the past week, and the lowest level since 1924 was reached. The home markets also report heavy liquidation and lack of interest on the part of consumers. At the time of writing the market347 words
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Article29 1928-02-25 7 FOOTBALL Chinese Defeat Penang Cricket Club (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, February 24. The Chinese defeated the Cricket Club at football yesterday by three goals to one.29 words
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106 1928-02-25 7 Playing on a rain-sodden ground and practically with only ten men in the first half, the Juvenile Badminton Party were unlucky to lose to Mr. Mia Hee's XI by four goals to one. The J. B. P. van put up a stubborn106 words
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Article63 1928-02-25 7 The following team has been selected V) represerft the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank against Mansfield's in the second round of the Inter-Commercial Cup: C. A. R. Bateman, G. W. S. T. McHutchin, Chin Choo; N. de Silva, R. B. Gotch, S. de Souza; C. Jansen, L.63 words
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125 1928-02-25 7 S.C.F.A. Beat R. A. on Sodden Pitch At the Stadium last evening the Singapore Chinese F.A. defeated the R.A. by two clear goals. From beginning to end the game was poorly contested and never reached that high standard of play which one usually associates with the Chinese. The conditions, of125 words
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Article156 1928-02-25 7 CHINESE LIQUOR DEALER ON SERIOUS CHARGES Possession of Instruments for Counterfeiting The preliminary enquiry in which a licensed liquor shop proprietor carrying on business in New Bridge Road was charged with being in possession of instruments for the purpose of eountrfeiting the John Exshaw No. 1 Brandy156 words
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Article113 1928-02-25 7 Chinese Held up at Point of Knife In the Third Court yesterday afternoon a Chinese named Tan Seng Teck was committed to stand his trial at the forthcoming Assizes on a charge of armed robbery. The facts of the case as outlined by Court Inspector Farquharson are113 words
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Article159 1928-02-25 7 Leprosy Cure Has Been in Use For Years (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, February 24. "The Straits Echo" says that the announcement by Reuter on Monday of a wonderful discovery; namely, of oil extracted from the dried fruits of Hydnocarpus, by which it is expected to stamp out159 words
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Article718 1928-02-25 7 CATHIRAVALO AGAIN EXAMINED Difficulties of Collection From J. P. Two cases came on for hearing in the Bankruptcy Court yesterday afternoon before Mr. Justice Deane, the public examination of Mr. S. Cathiravalo, and the public examination of two witnesses representing the firm of Chop Kay Seng. Mr. T.718 words
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Article240 1928-02-25 7 The health bulletin of the League of Nations' Eastern Bureau, for the week ended February 18, is as follows: Alexandria:—l plague case and 1 death. Suez:—3 plague cases and 3 deaths. Aden: —63 plague cares and 50 deaths as against 89 cases and 55 deaths during the preceding240 words
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Article225 1928-02-25 7 RUPTURED SPLEEN AND BROKEN RIBS Alleged Miscreant's Tragic End A Chinese who was alleged to have broken into a squatter's hut in Mr. Lim Nee Soon's estate in Chua Choo Kang Road, has met with an untimely end. On the evening in question a Chinese tapper employed225 words
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Advertisement522 1928-02-25 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENT* WANTED IMMEDIATELY—A Junior Chinese Shop Salesman, English essential, board and lodging provided for, good salary to competent man—bachelor preferred— apply in own hand writing stating age and experience to A.B.C. co Malaya Tribune. WANTED—Experienced Chinese salesman acquainted with piece goods and sundries against salary and commission. Knowledge of522 words
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Miscellaneous410 1928-02-25 7 SINGAPORE DIARY To-day, February 25 jj. Tides. —0:53 a.m., 1:00 p.m. To-morrow, February 26 rides. l&l p.m., 1:48 p.m. cV.R A Spoon Shoot, Bukit Timah, 8:30 Monday, February 27 n..... rides.—2:s a.m., 2:44 p.m. Y*\ i Annual meeting. Raffles Quay, y.;n p.m. Council meeting, Kuala Lumpur. X I Flying Boats410 words
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Obituary55 1928-02-25 8 ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Mr. Koh Choo Guan, son of the late Mr. Koh Peng Hoe and Mrs. Koh Peng Hoe, and grandson of Mr. Koh San Lim of Malacca with Miss Neo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Neo Peng Lim of Saigon. (Malacca55 words
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Article784 1928-02-25 8 Yesterday's meeting of the Municipal Board produced a valuable debate on the dangers of the milk supply in Singapore. About two years ago we fought for closer inspection of milk, cows and cowsheds, and of the persons engaged in the trade. We urged that the cattle themselves784 words
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Article1353 1928-02-25 8 The assets of the Siam coal mine have been sold privately for Ticals 90,000. The mine went into voluntary liquidation. The Senior Executive Engineer, Singapore, is advertising for tenders for repairs to Government buildings and for the erection of quarters for subordinates. Members of The Straits Chinese Amateur Dramatic and1,353 words
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Article406 1928-02-25 8 Mr. J. R. M. Pickthall ii Bailiff at Malacca. Dr. J. H. Bowver hm»m Medical Officer at"Labua„. Dr. E. D. Lindow is gaz< Medical Officer at Malacca. Mr. C. B. Whitehead A.S P granted leave prior to retirement Messrs. W. C. Taylor and A R been promoted406 words
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Article25 1928-02-25 8 A Chinese patient in the Tin Tock Seng Hospital died yesterday, as the re>u!t it is alleged, of being assaulted by reflesr patients.25 words
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Article33 1928-02-25 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang. February 24 The wedding took place to-day J. B. Leask. Manager of Harrison and Co., Telok Anson, and Jessie r; **ood Harris, of Pangbourne, Berkshire, X33 words
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Article38 1928-02-25 8 Reuter's Far Eastern Service. Tokio, February L.M. The Asamayama eruption has no casualties are reported and tat is slight. The Central Observatory state- thai need not be any fear of a s* I arising from it.Reuter's Far Eastern Service. - 38 words
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Article33 1928-02-25 8 (From Our Own Corresp Penang. Pebruarj 24 A Chinese, who was ban:- 1 Selangor eighteen years ago. v. this morning with returning I ment, and was committed for tris Assizes.33 words
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Article49 1928-02-25 8 From China and Japan by Maru, due at Singapore to-n From China and Japan due at Singapore at 7 a.m. From China and Japan Maru, due al Singap re 2Sth instant. From Europe by s.s. Su Singapore on Monday. Ih< From Australia by s Singapore on Tuesday.49 words
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Article19 1928-02-25 8 Reuter's Service. Sydney. Februai.. Captain Hinkler arrived at Ci Queensland, at 12:45 was forced down yesterday torm.Reuter's Service. - 19 words
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Advertisement260 1928-02-25 8 I '-ROBINSONS" I S FOR VALUE AND SERVICE II LARGE AND VARIED STOCK &j I OF I PULL-OVERS AND SWEATERS I X ft I I i PRICES: PRICES: $11-50 JR ffe $11.50 1 i $29.50 »E l|r $29.50 1 Dj PURE WOOL. I I ROBINSON Co., Ltd. I £l Raffles260 words
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Advertisement142 1928-02-25 8 5H5H5H5H525E*****H525H5E5H525H5H5E5H5H5Z ffi By Special Appointment g I To His Majesty S I THE KING OF SIAM. i I H Established 1872. g 1 WE SPECIALISE 1 3 D i E X Diamond Jewellery, Genuine cj X ffi 3 Pearl Necklaces, Jade and I Pearl Jewellery, Watches, 1 ffi Ladies Bags142 words
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Article385 1928-02-25 9 Treaties as Distinct From Pact MEMORANDUM FROM BRITAIN favours Arbitration as Weapon Of Peace I British Official Wireless] London, February 24. of bilateral or regional treating from a general security discussed by a Committee on and Security at Geneva yester[er to concentrate attention on relevant points,385 words
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Article71 1928-02-25 9 Sequel to Austrian Protest to Italy Reuter's Service. Rome, February 25. I v Giornalc d'ltalia" special edition irrency to the report that Signor Mussolim has decided to recall the Italian M nisttr at Vienna. The foregoing step is a sequel to prothe Austrian Chamber against the "ppression ofReuter's Service. - 71 words
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Article56 1928-02-25 9 Aeroplanes Used to Rescue Men on Floes Reuter's Service. Helsingfors, February 25. > aker Lenin rescued in the nick thirty-seven fishermen who had g "for a week on icefloes in the nland with their provisions nd exposed to terrible hardship as the icefloes were breaking try aeroplanes reconnoitredReuter's Service. - 56 words
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Article34 1928-02-25 9 Stttoan Insurgents Arrested by legitimates Reuter's Service. Wellington, February 24. embers of the illegal police Mau have been arrested by loan police, who were proarmed naval force from the edin and Diomede.Reuter's Service. - 34 words
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Article35 1928-02-25 9 Reuter's Service. Port Sudan, February 25. -teamer Manoeran, en route ruts wirelessed that she has ropelksr blades and was advised Perim. She is now en route Aden under he* own steam.Reuter's Service. - 35 words
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Article296 1928-02-25 9 Conservatives Lose Several Seats RETAIN BIG MAJORITY AT ILFORD Reuter's Service. London, February 24. The Ilford election was the thirty-ninth by-election since the general election. The gains and losses so far have been: Conservatives 1 and 9, Labour 7 and 1, Liberals 3 and 2. TheReuter's Service. - 296 words
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Article139 1928-02-25 9 Aeroplane Trial Early in March [British Official Wireless] London, February 24. An attempt to establish a world's speed record for aircraft w r ill be made on the first favourable day after March 5 with a super-marine Napier seaplane which is a duplicate of the machine in139 words
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Article115 1928-02-25 9 Communist Organisation in Warsaw Attacked Reuter's Service. Warsaw, February 24. The trial has begun at Vilna of 56 persons alleged to belong to the White Ruthenian Communist organisation, who are charged with indulging in activities calculated to overthrow the political and social order in Poland and detach territoriesReuter's Service. - 115 words
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Article72 1928-02-25 9 Reuter's Service. New York, February 24. The $5,000,000 worth of Soviet gold lies impotent in the vaults of New York banks, according to the "Herald Tribune," in consequence of the Treasury Department's ban of 1921 forbidding the admission of gold from the Soviet Union to the FederalReuter's Service. - 72 words
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Article57 1928-02-25 9 [Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia] > Geneva, February 24. Notwithstanding the telegraphic intervention of the League Council President, Mr. Cheng Loh, the much-discussed St. Gothard arms consignment, which was reeentlv broken up, was auctioned to a scrap iron dealer at St. Gothard this morning for 1,800 paragoe, but will57 words
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Article458 1928-02-25 9 Extension of Act Proposed DOMINIONS' NEED OF MEN [British Official Wireless] London, February 24. The House of Commons to-day passed the second reading of a private Bill the object of which is to extend the benefits of the Empire Settlement Act. Mr. Somerville (Conservative), who moved458 words
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Article182 1928-02-25 9 Local Bodies Asked For Views SECRETARY OF STATE'S REQUEST URGENT MESSAGE (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, February 25. The following telegram has been received by the F.M.S. Government from the Secretary of State fcr the Colonies:— "You no doubt have seen the Press notice that the182 words
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Article90 1928-02-25 9 Attends Great Performance of Opera in Berlin [Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia] Berlin, Februury 24. To-day's celebrations in connection with the Afghan King's visit culminated in a gala performance of the Meistersingers' State Opera, the Reichs President and a large gathering of high personalities attending. Previously the Municipality gave90 words
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Article302 1928-02-25 9 Forced Landing In Australia OFFICIAL GIFT FROM COMMONWEALTH Public Testimonials Also Opened For Great Airman Reuter's Service. [British Official Wireless] London, February 24. One of the first telegrams received by Captain Hinkler on his arrival in Australia after his great flight was from the King, who warmlyReuter's Service. - 302 words
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Article96 1928-02-25 9 Do Not Register: Police on Big Campaign Reuter's Service. London, February 24. The police are visiting- the Chinese quarters at various ports in the United Kingdom in connection with the question of alien registration. Many Chinese enter the country and engage in various activities without registering underReuter's Service. - 96 words
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Article87 1928-02-25 9 Full Vote; Only Twenty Per Cent Abstain Reuter's Far Eastern Service. Tokyo, February 24. The official figures show that over nine and a half millions voted in the elections, less than twenty per cent abstaining, which is remarkable considering that it was the first occasion when manhood suffrageReuter's Far Eastern Service. - 87 words
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Article143 1928-02-25 9 "Tribune" on the Gold Coast, British West Africa It is interesting to note that by the mail from Europe this morning our mail bag contained a letUr dated 14th January last addressed to us from a resident in Accra, Gold Coast, British West Africa, expressing his desire to143 words
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Article49 1928-02-25 9 [British Official Wireless] London, February 2-1. A memorial serv ice to the late Lord Victor Alex. Sereld Hay Erroll. K.C.M.G., who was Inter-Allied Rhineland High Commissioner since 1921, was held at St. Margaret's, Westminster, to-day. The German Ambassador was present and the Foreign Secretary was repr.sented.49 words
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Advertisement105 1928-02-25 9 1 Meukow's HI I fFive Star" Jl^lfk brandy, if jink I An Extremely |||||l IWilli^B l ilffl ||I H j High Good j ALWAYS KEEP I A BOTTLE READY I FOR EMERGENCIES. I^^ShJ j Obtainable liP Everywhere I SOLE AGENTS: S j GUTHRIE Co.. Ltd. I g (Incorporated in the105 words
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Article1647 1928-02-25 10 C.P.O.s REQUEST TO MUNICIPALITY Commissioners In Conclave BIG EXPENDITURE ON HOUSES KATONG GARDENS A monthly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held yesterday. The President (Mr. K. J. Farrer) was in the chair and others present included:—Messrs. E. A. Brown, H. Wolskel, A. G. Shafe, W.1,647 words
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Article1160 1928-02-25 10 INSPECTION SYSTEM CRITICISED No Grade 1 Samples Submitted Dr. Lim Han Hoe then referred to the subject of the fresh milk supply. He suggested that a better system of inspection should be introduced. He pointed out that the Municipal Bacteriologist in his report had stated1,160 words
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Article1001 1928-02-25 10 INCREASING SIZE OF CUBICLES Fifteen Hundred Persons to An Acre The President moved that the By-Laws withe respect to buildings be amended as follows:— Delete By-Law 71 and substitute:— 71 (a) Every cubicle shall have a floor area of at least 130 square feet, and its minimum horizontal1,001 words
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Article1300 1928-02-25 10 battery levelled at president Versatile Range of Information Question by Dr. Lim Han Hoe:— Is the President aware of the fact that Government intend to insta] a septic tank in the vicinity of Goodwood Hill, with outfall drain into Bukit Timah Canal? If so. has the Municipal1,300 words
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Article186 1928-02-25 10 Unbiassed Review of Reply to Miss Mayo In "Father India," by C. S. Eta a member cf the Indian Legislativ bly, the author ably tak<.- Ip on behalf of his fellow countr the aspersions cast on their n al customs by Miss Katherine Ma book "Mcther India." Being186 words
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Article1272 1928-02-25 11 Arriving Here On Wednesday many prominent I'ASSENGERS mtKint tourist steamer, the "Beteenland" of 27,132 tons ected here on the morning ant from Batavia, at which d yesterday, and is due to it port on Tuesday morning. <i. which is 607 ft. long and is making a world1,272 words
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Advertisement167 1928-02-25 11 I Portable Gramophone DOUBLE SPRING MOTOR H i> and sapphire needles Price $34 only. SEASON Co., Ltd E^BbEPM 111 113 North Bridge Road. TO-NIGHT! SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25. TO-NIGHT AT THJR NEW WOfeLP SHOWS VARIED ATTRACTIONS—KELANTAN MAX YONG. THE CITY OPERA TO-NIGHT—GRAND GALA PERFORMANCE PRINCE OF HABSHINIA Supported by Specially Selected167 words
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Advertisement306 1928-02-25 11 I |l ■tw ir inn iTi 111 i ..I ilTifi^-^^Sr^SS????? I WHICH WAY ARE YOU TRAVELLING ON? I I Dear Reader, you and I are travelling to Eternity-each moment brings us nearer. The Lord Jesus said: 3 BROAD IS THE WAY THAT NARROW IS THE WAY WHICH 3 LEADETH TO306 words
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Article510 1928-02-25 12 The Impregnable Forts Obliterated The question whether or not Germany suffered a complete defeat in the late War can be seen by a visit to Heligoland. When this island was handed over, as it will be remembered by England to Germany in exchange for African territory, it510 words
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Article75 1928-02-25 12 [British Official Wireless] London, February 2-*. Paris 124 New York 4.87 2932 Brussels 35.03 Geneva 25.33 Amsterdam 12.***** Milan Berlin 20.43 Stockholm 18.1 < Copenhagen 18.20 Oslo 16.32 Vienna 34.635 Prague 164.75 Helsingfors 193.5 Madrid 2<v775 Lisbon 2 5 16 Athens 368.5 Bucharest 795 Rio 5 29,32 rJuenos Aires75 words
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Article27 1928-02-25 12 Orders for week ending Sunday, March 4, 1928: Thursday, March L —Band Practice, Headquarters, 5:15 p.m. 1 Friday, March 2.—Ambulance Class, Headquarters, 5:15 p.m.27 words
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Article175 1928-02-25 12 The rate of Issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 164 equal to $100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 158 equal to $100. At a ship's launching at Sunderland in mail week Mr. Lund, of Norway, one of175 words
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Advertisement245 1928-02-25 12 CONING! JflP Alhambra. United Artists Picture 1 Watch for Screening Date. V. "MY OEST 1 Mfho is Your Best Girl j £iZS aSIS2S2i £52a rZ*****"a5?_5H5Z525H5? 525 I GATE FREE !TO GATE FREE X NEW CASINO CINEMA I AT THE NEW WORLD SHOW COMMENCING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24. I BEBE DANIELS First245 words
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Advertisement514 1928-02-25 12 LA SALLE EXTENSION UNIVERSITY THE WORLD'S LARGEST BUSINESS TRAINING INSTITUTION Specialized, Practical Business Courses under Personal Guidance of University Instructors. In Business Management, Higher Accountancy, C.P.A., Expert Book Keeping, Law, LL.B., Banking, Finance, Business English, Effective, Public Speaking, Salesmanship. UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITY FOR LA SALLE TRAINED MEN. Write or Call For514 words
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Advertisement292 1928-02-25 12 COMPARE OUR VALUE I jjj with any other firm before purchasing elsewhere for I PIANOS, ORGANS, MUSICAL J I INSTRUMENTS GRAMOPHONES. 1 j N\NG HENG Co. I Dealers in Strings, Sheet Music and Music Accessaries. I Pnone 958 105, Selegie Road I 5 Wfm Rheumatism 1-banish pain! Apply Sloan's." Restore292 words
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Miscellaneous50 1928-02-25 12 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEERS Programme of Drills up to and for February 26, 1928. To-day, February 25 2 p.m.—Siglap Camp, Machine Gun Platoon, Officers, N.C.O.'s and Recruits. To-morrow, February 26 8:30 a.m.—Bukit Timah Range, S. V. Rifle Association, Spoon Shoot. 8:30 a.m.—Bukit Timah Range, S. R. E. (v) Sigs., Scheme —Details later.50 words
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Article446 1928-02-25 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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Advertisement658 1928-02-25 13 CALCO AUTOMATIC DRAINAGE GATES USED g ffi In connection with ffi j ARMCO INGOT IRON I Corrugated Culverts are I Drainage Problems. 's j Conveniently transported. Quickly ffi jjj installed. Strong and Reliable. ffi ffi Practically No Supervision ffi J Also Calco Slide Head Gates, Calco Radial Gates, Armco jjj658 words
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Advertisement144 1928-02-25 13 IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE OF Valuable Freehold Building Lots fronting Amber Road, Tanjong Katong and 999 years' Leasehold land and house known as Dovecot Tanah Merah Besar Road, Singapore. At the Saleroom of Messrs. Ching Keng Lee Company Limited, Raffles Chambers, Raffles Place, Singapore On Monday, February 27, at 2.30 p.m.144 words
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Advertisement182 1928-02-25 13 WAN YUK CO. 32-1 RAFFLES PLACE MINING CONTRACTORS and COMMISSION AGENTS. Suppliers of all Mining implements, coolie* etc. with an experienced prospector at youi service. Our Services at your disposal. MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF Valuable freehold land f and compound house No. 529 East Coast Road, Singapore. At the Saleroom of182 words
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Advertisement169 1928-02-25 13 The car with the II |j Product of 9-bearing Crankshaft II iNf II General Motors HE radiator pictured above is that cal, luxuriously comfortable, plus a I ™of the New Vauxhall 20-60—a motor rigidity and smoothness of operation car unique in conception and excep- that only Vauxhall's 9-bearing crank- tional169 words
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Advertisement685 1928-02-25 14 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the business of Eating Shop and Restaurant Keeper carried on at Nos. 81 and 83 Arab Street, Singapore under the style of "KAVAXNA MOONA HAJI MOHAMED SULTAN has been assigned together with the stock-in-trade, goodwill, bookdebts, furniture, effects and other assets thereof685 words
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Advertisement511 1928-02-25 14 SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED—Chinese Salesman to work on commission basis. Good prospects for right man. Apply Box 622 cjo Malaya Tribune. 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. WANTED—Eurasian Shift-engineers for Miri, age 22—30.511 words
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Advertisement408 1928-02-25 14 BANKS THE HO HONG BANK, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: 94, MARKET STREET. BRANCHES Penang 86, Beach Street Malacca 131, Jonker Street. Muar No. 1, Jalan Sayang. Batu Pahat 109, Jalan Rahamat. Palembang 16, Dir. Hong Kong 13, Queen's Road, Central. Seremban 63, Birch Road. Batavia 47, Corner Lloyd Street. Shanghai 9,408 words
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Advertisement509 1928-02-25 14 BANKS THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED. (Registered in London, under the Companies Acts of 1862 to 1890, on 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. M.509 words
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Advertisement323 1928-02-25 14 INSURANCE the 1 fio soIJTB %3Ktf? BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. FIRE, MARINE TRANSIT MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. L. C. MARGOLIOUTH, Manager Office: 2, Fin lays on Green. SZE HAI TONG BANKING INSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in the S.S.) Established 1907. HEAD OFFICE: 58, CHULIA STREET SINGAPORE.323 words
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Advertisement513 1928-02-25 14 EDUCATIONAL THE STRAITS UNION ENGLISH SCHOOL DAY CLASSES r*up*is are admitted to i\\ Pn U V° Senior Can qualified staff and efficient m EVEWNG CLASSES Private Candidates for J Um 0T Cambridge, and London Mat] coached up by special tutors Sue Practical English Classes as »el aB e DAN.EL I513 words
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Advertisement407 1928-02-25 15 STEAMER SAILINGS pT &o. BRITISH INDIA AND APCA3R LINES Incorporated in England.) HAIL PASSENGER CARGO SEDGES. pENi I LAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LONDON AND UK EAST MAIL SERVICE. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government.) .mitWARDS from LONDON For China Japan Due Tonnage Singapore 1928 16,500 Feb 25 5,300407 words
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Advertisement429 1928-02-25 15 _JTEAMER SAILINGS THE STRAITS BORNEO SHIPPING COMPANY. KEGULAR FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE Singapore, Soerabaia Bandjermasin S.S. DUX Due on 22nd February 1928. lst 2nd Class Accommodation. t or Freight, Passage and other particulars, Apply to the Agents:— STRAITS BORNEO TRADING CO., 12 13, Boat Quay, Singapore. 'Phone 3373 562. HAMBURG-AMERIKA LIME Including429 words
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Advertisement646 1928-02-25 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 ENGGUAN, 1 p.m., for Mersing and646 words
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Advertisement540 1928-02-25 15 STEAMER SAILINGS (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) TO MARSEILLES LONDON Tonnage Destination Due Sail Katori Maru 10,500 Naples, Marseilles, London, A'werp Rotterdam Feb 2d 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 Rotterdam Mar 29 30 Hakone Maru 10,500 Naples, Marseilles,540 words
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Advertisement76 1928-02-25 16 ■>r=Jr^r^r^r=Jr^r=Jr=Jr^ XS^^^^r Sole Agents: N. V. STRAITS JAVA TRADING Co., Singapore Penang. ■i|=l=af=at=i=ai==ii==ii=di=di=di^ BENTWOOD I CHAIRS I jj Obtainable from:— I SIN HOE SENG, No. 83, Vicloria Slreel 1 CHOP HOE SENG, No. 85, j SINGAPORE. 1 S n j Sole Agents: H I P. A. F. BECKER, j !j76 words
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Advertisement127 1928-02-25 16 I i j Schering-Kahlbaum Al Berlin. I i I (vorm. Chem. Fabrik auf Aktien E. Schering.) q 1 ATOPHAN —against gout and rheumatism. 1 I I 1 MEDINA L —against insomnia and sea-sickness, jj I I VERAMON the well-known pain-killer. i I i [1 Sole Agents: Handel laatschapplj norken 1127 words
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