Malaya Tribune, 20 December 1928
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Title Section21 1928-12-20 1 The Malaya Tribune Vol XV. No. 298 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1928 FIVE CENTS, The Malaya Tribune Thursday, December 20, 1928.21 words
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Advertisement239 1928-12-20 1 UPTON'S CEYLON TEA. fOIT CANNOT BETTER THE BEST. I A. Staub Co.,—Cognac. I H Pure Grape-juice Brandies. (S) Jjg& Delightful and Mellow of taste with ii a real Cognac Aroma. urn I TRY S-fca,WLl>'& 1 j 3 STARS or 5 CROWNS j Brandy Once and you will never j ask239 words
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Advertisement200 1928-12-20 1 FLORODOR Tropical te*r HIGH STREET v Singapore. (p *****2521^^ I o I l Now is the time VESTA Sewing Machine I J 4 The most popular and up-to-date Machine in the World. Complete with X attachments and book of instructions. g If you want to save money buy a k200 words
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Article1092 1928-12-20 2 FIRST SCIENCE SCHOOL IN THE F.M.S. An Architectural Triumph. The first secondary school in the Federated Malay States to be equipped with a science laboratory, the new Victoria Institution in Birch Road, Kuala Lumpur, which has been constructed from the design of Messrs. Swan and MacLaren, Architects,1,092 words
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Advertisement72 1928-12-20 2 I Only Four More Days in j which to Take Advantage of I WHITEAWAYS I 0 I SPECIAL OFFER g of TEN PER CEHT DISCOUNT j II jj q on all Goods Purchased n before 5.30 p.m. Q 1 Monday, December 24. I ri IW hi tea way Laidlaw Co.,72 words
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Advertisement392 1928-12-20 2 "Precautions Pr e v ent Misfortunes" SAY THE CHINESE How They Apply Tl In Their Own Homta. The Chinese are a pra< it is because they believ i n thV?Z «ni their proverb "Precauti ns fortunes" that so many o\ keep Baby's Own Tablets hand! a Wa house for the392 words
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Article398 1928-12-20 3 Business of Chamber of Commerce. The following minutes of a meeting of the committee of the North Borneo Chamber of Commerce, held at Sandakan on November 24, are forwarded for publication: Present:—Messrs. J. K. S. Malcolm (in the chair), A. D. Henne, G. Mayor, H. J. Walker,398 words
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Article160 1928-12-20 3 Work has been completed on the first wharf to be built in the New Port of Macao. This work, which has cost about $120,000, is m excellent piece of engineering, and when the shore approaches are finished this pier will be much in demand by vessels160 words
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Advertisement202 1928-12-20 3 Wtomi ate a <ud to TARPAULIN OR MOTOR CAR AND LORRY HOODS AND COVERS. NAMED BlfT HOOSAINSAH OFFICE: 66 ROBINSON ROAD. (Ground Floor Tel. No. 2454.) FACTORY: LORONG H. No. 4, Teluk Kurau Road, Singapore. Manufacturer and Supplier i Rattan and Bertam Chicks, Canvas and topaaLn Blinds. Tennis Blue Screens,202 words
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Advertisement78 1928-12-20 3 Representative for the Far East and India-Robert Blau, Hong Kong Bank Chambers, Singapore. I Don't Miss the Opportunity 1 1 to Look in our Store. cj We have almost everything suitable for cj I GIFTS I either Young or Old and is attractive in every respect. I Entirely new Lines,78 words
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Advertisement49 1928-12-20 3 I\emember!!! THE IDEAL I YOUB FRIENDS ABROAD PRESENT WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOU S AS YOU ARE TO-DAY. A g For This X' mas CAMERA I SEND THEM YOUR WE STOCK GOOD ONES, jjj I PORTRAIT. GET ONE TO-DAY I PAUL Co, AMATEURS' DEPOT. I I 57, SELEGIE ROAD.49 words
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Article1839 1928-12-20 4 GOVT. OFFICERS' VIEWS AT LUCKNOW. "Nationalism Means Hindu Communalism." (From Indian Exchanges.) When the Royal Statutory Commission met again at Lucknow on the 4th inst. Mr. T. Sloan, Special Reforms Officer, furnished a detailed description of the administration in the Provinces under the subdyarchial form of1,839 words
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Article143 1928-12-20 4 Nanking, December 6. Trial of the 24 men comprising the crew of the "Kiangan," implicated in the recent opium scandal in Shanghai, was started yesterday, when the men were questioned by the Special Committee consisting of Mr. Chang Chi-kiang, Chairman of the National Opium-Suppression, Mr. Wei Tao-ming, Minuter143 words
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Advertisement457 1928-12-20 4 for COLD*. CHILLS. a*M± Sore Throat. m. PERSIA 7%* Handy Tablet Medicine. jB £sr!sHsSsrlsEsc!sr^rlsESHsrlsZsZs^^ I YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE! f Some people are so busy that they seem to forget there is a God, to p Whom every one of us shall give account of himself." Rom. 14:12. Dear ft Reader,457 words
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Advertisement258 1928-12-20 4 HEEL One of the favored styles is a service sheer weight—all pure thread silk to the narrowgarter hem. The superior quality of the silk lends beauty to the clear, even texture. With the exclusive Kayser "Slipper Heel" that gives the ankle a slim, trim appearance. In a variety of smart258 words
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Article640 1928-12-20 5 Fraser's Report Messrs. Fraser and Co., Singapore, in their weekly report dated December 18, state: During the past week fluctuations in the price of Tins, have been within ru mewhat narrower limits and according to advices received from London the metal market there continues in a nervous640 words
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Article539 1928-12-20 5 Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Singapore, in their weekly report dated December 19, I state: The Tin commodity market has been a Uttle more steady with smaller daily sales, 1,100 tons sold during the week. Local closes at $112%, a gain of $1 on the week, while539 words
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Advertisement362 1928-12-20 5 yOU MEED NEVER GROW "feel as if I could push a bus over." A ,nonth after starting with Knischen I became keen p j energetic and active. lam 60 years old and feel as if I pUsh a bus over R G. li. No. 8525. V\J7 "68 feels like 30."362 words
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Advertisement228 1928-12-20 5 A CONVENIENCE TO VISITORS AT QUEEN'S HOTEL, No. 17-3, East Coast Road, FACING THE SEA, Next to Koyokan Hotel, KATONG. To save our customers the necessity ol carrying their own towels, etc., the Hotel will provide Bathing Costumes and Towels, and a fresh water bath for 50 cents per person.228 words
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Advertisement242 1928-12-20 5 "His Master's Voice" I I will Entertain your Guests I during the X mas Festivities. 1 J THE L4TEST DANCE RECORDS I Played by Famous London Orchestras ALSO VOCAL, INSTRUMENTAL AND I I CLASSICAL RECORDS I g By all tKe Leading Artists. |a I Large Shipments Arriving Twice Monthly. I242 words
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Advertisement267 1928-12-20 6 Amusements. I PAVILION I jj 'PHONE 903 jjj I FROM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 TO MONDAY, DECEMBER 24. S At 9.15 p.m. sharp S I I g The Latest PATHE GAZETTE. I "How to Handle Women" H STARRING S I GLENN TRYON and MARIAN NIXON. I IN THE FIRST SHOW AT267 words
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Advertisement191 1928-12-20 6 ALHAMBRA I THONE 909 I (TAN CHENG KEE Co- Ltd., Proprietors) I PROGRAMME I Commencing Thursday, December 20 I and ending Tuesday, December 25. j S IN THE SECOND SHOW AT 9 P.M. j I THE LATEST EMPIRE NEWS. I William Fox Presents: j j "111 HIT ML" I Youth191 words
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Advertisement529 1928-12-20 6 Merry Christmas Everybody! fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinn j ■iiiit|iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit ai n l 1111 l I GAIETY CINEMA f\ SURINA THEATRE I I Junction Albert and Bencoolen Streets North Bridge Road. 'Phone N 0 t I I I I I I I •iillilllll:li;lilliil!'|iillHliliillllllliiililllllilllllJIIIIIH IllUlllttllltlllfllllllllllllllltilnajiliiiiHriin!,,!,,, FROM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 TO THURSDAY, FROM WEDNESDAY, DECtMrtFD DECEMBER529 words
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Advertisement100 1928-12-20 6 ARCADIA CINEMA KATONG. From Thursday, Dec. 20 to Saturday, Dec. 22. jjj "THE MAGkTfIAME" with RONALD COLMAN and VILMA BANKY S Awe-inspiring ENTERTAINMENT, ffi blended with wrirlwind romance, amazitg Dj action and hair-raising atmosphere that B begins in a circus and climax in a palace, re Another Tremendous Attraction [j:100 words
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Article162 1928-12-20 7 Ships Alongside the Wharves or Expected to Arrive. Singapore, December 20. East Wharf (Entrance Gate 1). Kangaroo 22; Muroran Maru 20. Main Wharf (Entrance Gate 3). Cap Padaran 18; Klang 16; Main 14; Takada 11; Cremer 9. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate 3). Silverlarch 30; Shinsei Maru 33; Ellenga162 words
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Article473 1928-12-20 7 Limiting the Number of Street Stalls. The monthly meeting of the Seremban Sanitary Board was held yesterday in the State Council Chamber, with Mr. O. E. Venables (Chahman) presiding, there being also present Mr. O. H. Grove (Collector of Land Revenue), Mr. G. Simpson (Chief Police Officer),473 words
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Article115 1928-12-20 7 Xmas Gathering of Two Houses. Very tastefully decorated with little flag? and flowers, St. Mary's Home was yesterday the scene of a happy gathering cf the girls of that home and the boys (support d by the Children's Aid Society) from St. Andrew's House. Cake and tea,115 words
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Article154 1928-12-20 7 On Tuesday evening a most successful party for members and friends was held by the V.M.C.A. at 8, Fort Canning Road. The hall, gay with lanterns and a Christmas tree, was filled, and all guests enjoyed the programme heartily. Each member brought a gift of food154 words
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Article145 1928-12-20 7 The nineteenth yearly report of the directors of the Alor Gajah Rubber Estate Ltd., to the shareholders, to be presented at the annual meeting on December 29 at noon at the Hong Kong Bank chambers, states: The profit fcr the year amounts to $5,677.93 to which has145 words
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Article35 1928-12-20 7 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 153 equal to $100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 155 equal to $100.35 words
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Article300 1928-12-20 7 Christmas Entertainment for Children. The annual Christmas entertainment for children under the auspices of the Singapore Catholic Club will take place on Friday, January 4. This entertainment has usually been held in the last week of December, but a change has been necessary this year as the300 words
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Article87 1928-12-20 7 The Apollo. Two excellent comedies figure in the second show programme at the Apollo, Geylang, to-night. The first is "Pajamas," featuring pretty Olive Borden, which is entertaining as Well as thrilling, and the other is a highly diverting comedy, "Three Weeks in Paris," presenting Matt Moore, Dorothy Devor>87 words
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Article190 1928-12-20 7 Arrivals. Toh Lam, Dut. 125 tons, Capt. Moss, from Djambi, 20-12; for Djambi, 22-12. Van tier Parra. Dut. 376 tons, Capt. Yanssen, from Mentok, 20-12; for Djambi, 22-12. Praehatipoh, Siam, 6J3 tons, Capt. Monerisen, from Bacho, 20-12; for Bacho. 22-12. Hong Kwong, Brit. 74 tons, Capt. Amin, from190 words
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164 1928-12-20 7 The following is the report by the directors of the Tiang Guan Brick and Tile Manufacturing Co. Ltd., to be presented to the shareholders at the annual general meeting to be held at the registered oilices of the company, 18, Battery Road, on December164 words
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Article1602 1928-12-20 7 FINANCE COMMERCE. PRODUCE. Singapore, December 20. Old Siam Rice No. 1 per Koyan $340 Bayers Sellers Old Siam Rice 2 $334 *Muntok W. Pepper 96.50 96.50 Old Siam Rice 3 $326 Johore Black Pepper Old Siam Rice 4 $320 Mixed Black Pepper 63.00 New Siam Rice No. 1 per Koyan1,602 words
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Advertisement44 1928-12-20 7 V.M.C.A. CAFETERIA TRY IT THE BEST TIFFIN IN TOWN. UNION BUILDING. SPECIAL -TO-MORROW. Fried Fish aud Chip Potatoes 25 FishMollie 25 Prawn Fritters 20 Fillet Steak 35 Beef Stew 25 Curried Prawn 25 Fish Curry Bice 15 (Small) Liver Carry Rice 15 Laksa 2044 words
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Advertisement728 1928-12-20 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENT* WANTED—Sand and earth for tennis court. Reply Box No. 779, c/o Malaya Tribune. MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE Notice under Section 101 of Ordinance No. 135 (Municipal) for making up and draining Ann Siang Road, from Erkine Road to Ann Siang Hill. In connection with Notices served under Section 101728 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous461 1928-12-20 7 SINGAPORE DIARY. To-day, December 20. Tides.—a.m., 3.40 p.m. W' L onie ward mail closes. B- justices meeting, District Court, S C C "A" v. South Johore, S.C.C. R U!r players, The Doctor's Dilemma," 9-30 p.m. Tomorrow, December 21. fides. 5*5 a.m., 5.1 p.m. btr 1 Commerce Special meeting, fl^'p.m. i461 words
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Article83 1928-12-20 8 Births. Marriages and Deaths. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Chan Seng Poh, the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Chan Kang Swi of Malacca, is engaged to Miss Tan Lai Choo, the sixth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tan Kah Kee of Singapore. Friends and relatives are cordially invited to witness the83 words
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Obituary42 1928-12-20 8 The engagement is announced and the marriage will take place in January between Mr. Tan Soo Boon eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Tan Joo Song" and Miss Ng Peck Lian, first daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ng Cheng Watt, Singapore.42 words
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Article701 1928-12-20 8 Appropriate functions have just been held in connection with the retirement from the Malayan Civil Service of Mr. H. G. Sarwar, who bas laboured faithfully and with exceptional ability for the Government here for as long as 32 years. Mr. Sarwar carries with him into701 words
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Article881 1928-12-20 8 St. Andrew's Mission Hospital is holding its annual Christmas treat on Thursday next week, commencing at 4.30 p.m. The "Pinang Gazette" publishes a very readable Christmas Number, with several competitions and an excellent collection of seasonable short ftories. Mr. V. A. Harichandra, the Kuala Lumpur barrister, has written a life881 words
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Article52 1928-12-20 8 From Holland and Germany by b s J P Coon, due at Singapore at 7 p.m. to-morrow! From France by s.s. D'Artagnan, due at Singapore at 7 a.m. on Sunday, the 23rd nstant. From Europe, (London mails despatched November 29) by s.s. Rajula, due at Penang it 652 words
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Article36 1928-12-20 8 Latest Quotations. RUBBER. London:—B 9/16 d. New York:—l 7% cents (G Singapore :—29 M -29% cents. TIN London:—Spot £224 5s (down 12s 6d)--3 months £223 10s (down 7s 6d) Singapore:—sll2.so. (200 tons sold)36 words
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Article675 1928-12-20 8 Mr. and Mrs. Chua Joon Hear, pore, are on a visit to relative. »n?s** in Ipoh. ri ar >d f ritndj Mr. Teo Kirn Watt h_« Oh Gim Koey as ch£f Mr. Gunong Pulai Waterworks, joh^^> Mr. C. S. Kinder, AC P a Seremban, has gone to675 words
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Article118 1928-12-20 8 Extensions on F.M.S. Railways. Week-end tickets so far have been by the F.M.S.R. for the last passenger trt® on Friday or for any train on Saturday available for the return journey on SunoflJ or Monday. This period is now being e** tended and week-end tickets will for any118 words
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Article72 1928-12-20 8 Gilbert and Sullivan Show in Penang. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang December 19Penang's Choral Society gave sUt production of "The Pirates of Ptn f z r r ftD( j Mr. R. N. Holmes, the musical d :rect r verf stage manager, was responsible m large measure for72 words
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Advertisement269 1928-12-20 8 I m ROBINSON'S ml I Christmas Bazaar 1 dolls. I qJ HIP Daintily Dressed Dolls Closing eyes. P a Prices $1.25, $1.65. $1.75, $2.25, JjVT\ J I S fc£ ./V $2.75 and $3.75 each. n V 1 fi S Dean's Rag Dolls very Strong. Printed ft I L i' Prices269 words
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Advertisement138 1928-12-20 8 JUST UNPACKED High Class PERFUMERY TO SUIT ALL POCKETS. NAMSENS 54, HIGH STREET. PERFECT FITTING SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES OF PLEASING APPEARANCE AND IN DISTINCTIVE STYLES. j SIGHT TESTING BY QUALIFIED OPTICIANS. MOTION SMITH AND SON LIMITED 15, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. INVITATIONS Are cordially extended to the public to come and138 words
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Article60 1928-12-20 9 Dsrgcrcus Phases Surmounted. fljE QUEEN DRIVES OUT AGAIN. Further Ray Treatment Reuter's Service. London, December 19. authoritative statement in the "British Wfljicai Journal" and the "Lancet" conges: "The dangerous phases of the fine's illness have been surmounted and fere are increasingly solid grounds for topingReuter's Service. - 60 words
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Article89 1928-12-20 9 London, December 19, 9.40 a.m. H s Majesty passed a fair night. London, December 19, 11.50 a.m. The bulletin issued at 11 a.m. says the ■ig had a restful night and the slight Svteißent noted yesterday continues. To-day.- bulletin is regarded as favourite in P;.laee and there is89 words
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Article173 1928-12-20 9 British Official Wireless. Rugby, December 19. The favourable nature of this morning's bulletin and of the two issued yesterday ae particularly welcomed after the reKwed anxiety which arose after the issue if Monday's less satisfactory report. It has been impressed authoritatively that Monday's bulletin, properly interpreted, indicated notBritish Official Wireless. - 173 words
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Article219 1928-12-20 9 Reuter's Service. London, December 19. Lord Dawson did not return to the Palace the usual time this afternoon and no atenm report was issued at 4.30 This is in Palace circles as a good sign «at the improvement noted this morning: •ontmues. PUBLIC RELIEVED. Catchers at the PalaceReuter's Service. - 219 words
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Article32 1928-12-20 9 Capetown, December 19. S?! who will celebrate his 27th "Khiw* sea to mo rrow, will arrive at at d i to morrow (Friday) and will ,at Buckingham Palace.32 words
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Article59 1928-12-20 9 British Official Wireless. t» Rugby, December 19. t la tJic Portuguese '4? ir 1 sent a wireless message er a!mora l Castle," on which J Gloucester is returning from tin j- J' rin 5 to place a special train be m Koyal Highness so ay 1British Official Wireless. - 59 words
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Article66 1928-12-20 9 p tlo ns in House of Commons. Reuter's Service. Vvhe n London, December 19. j S- nfe of Common*. Sir Robert Chi to tn€ continuance of JWn «rf na j as asked what measures X «hipo 2 e ,l or are adopted to ePe Mr Bridgeman re--5Reuter's Service. - 66 words
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Article587 1928-12-20 9 LATEST NEWS OF AFGHAN REBELLION. Denial that the King Fled. Reuter's Service. London, December 19. tdl of H U e Commons, at question time, Sir Austen ChamLer.ain said he had formation about the developments m Afghanistan since he learned that the iiTwo"? r l be f men r,Reuter's Service. - 587 words
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Article133 1928-12-20 9 Appeal by Heads of Churches. Reuter's Service. London, December 19. Following the appeal of th? Prince of Wales, an appeal for the coalfields distress funds signed by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the President of the Evangelical Free Churches has been issued. It emphasises that 250,000 minersReuter's Service. - 133 words
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Article104 1928-12-20 9 Cargo Being Removed. Reuter's Service. London, December 19. Cargo from the White Star liner "Celtic* which went aground near Queenstown is arriving at Liverpool. The work of salvaging is very difficult on account of the rough weather, which not merely makes the salvage of the ship itself impracticableReuter's Service. - 104 words
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Article198 1928-12-20 9 INCOMPETENT CAPTAIN AND CREW. Sister Ship to be Inspected. Reuter's Service. New York, December 20. rvSSn U v ited Stat€s Commissioner, Mr. UNeill, has reported to Congress on Attorney Tattle's investigation into the sinking of the "Vestris." Mr. O'Neill, who recommends sweeping rsforms in maritime regulations, attributes theReuter's Service. - 198 words
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Article151 1928-12-20 9 The Cost to the Nation. I I British Official Wireless. Rug-by, December 19. Major Tryon, Minister of Pensions, in a memorandum, states that £1,860,000 000 will have been expended on pensions by March next. Unemployment among disabled ex-service men, excluding those totally incapacitated, is less than five perBritish Official Wireless. - 151 words
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Article106 1928-12-20 9 Sir Austen Chamberlain's View. Reuter's Service. London, December 19. In the House of Commons Sir Austen Chamberlain, questioned about his conversations at Lugano regarding the Rhineland, said these afforded an opportunity for the removal of some misconception and a very friendly interchange of views. No new decisionReuter's Service. - 106 words
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Article117 1928-12-20 9 Turkish Ideas on Education. Reuter's Service. Constantinople, December 20. An educational "mobilisation" of all Turkish citiz:ns of both sexes between the ages of 16 and 45 will commence in January. "Conscripts" will be compelled to fohow a course of tuition in the new Latin characters in "National"Reuter's Service. - 117 words
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Article52 1928-12-20 9 Only for Civil Matters. [Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia.] Berlin, December 19. Berlin official quarters have no information respecting the engagement of thirty German military instructors in China, as reported in Shanghai but, as previously announced, China has engaged German experts for town planning, ssttlement work, statistics, geology52 words
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Article42 1928-12-20 9 Reuter's Service. London, December 19. The Imperial Airways announce a m;rger between themselves and the Conham Blackburn Air Lines Ltd., arranged for the operation of air services in Africa and particularly the establishment of a route to Egypt.Reuter's Service. - 42 words
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Article10 1928-12-20 9 To-day 's Feature. INDIAN NEWS AND NOTES, on page 4.10 words
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Article411 1928-12-20 9 Manufacturing on a Large Scale? RESEARCH RATHER THAN RESTRICTION. Mr. Ormsby-Gore's Report. Reuter's Service. London, December 19. The report of Mr. Ormsby-Gore, Colonial Under-Secretary, on his visit to Malaya, Ceylon and Java has been issued as a Blue Book running into 166 pages. The most interestingReuter's Service. - 411 words
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Article99 1928-12-20 9 Labour Party Supports Move by Employers. Reuter's Service. Rugby, December 19. The National Executive of the Labour Party to-day met the Executive Council of the Confederation of Employers in the Iron and Steel Trades to discuss the conditions of thoce industries. The Confederation Committee indicated that it contemplatedReuter's Service. - 99 words
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Article55 1928-12-20 9 Reuter's Service. Wharas, Bihar-Or ssa, December 19. The Bengal Government recently ordered Mr. John W. Johnston, representative of the League of Anti-Imperialism at the AllIndia Trade-Union Congress, to leave India immediately. Mr. Johnston, nevertheless, addressed a meeting of the Congress last night and was arrested and takenReuter's Service. - 55 words
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Article68 1928-12-20 9 Reuter's Service. New York, December 19. Treasury agents seized at a pier on the Hudson River a ton of narcotics valued at £1,000 000, the largest haul ever made. The narcotics were in five large cases and arrived on Friday aboard the French liner "Rocnambeau," consignedReuter's Service. - 68 words
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Article41 1928-12-20 9 Reuter's Service. New York, December 20. The Produce Exchange has inaugurated a department for trading in securities. The exchange w 11 deal with about 250 securities most of which have been previously bought or sold over the counter.Reuter's Service. - 41 words
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Advertisement181 1928-12-20 9 I 11/HEREVER YOU CO. in either of the I fi VV hemispheres, you will always find thai h J insisting upon Porter s BULL- 3 I DOG GUINNESS you will be certain el ffi obtaining Guinness at its best X I Porter's Bottling is carried out by highly p g181 words
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963 1928-12-20 10 SECOND TEST MATCH. Sports Pastimes. Australian Tail Collapses. ANOTHER EASY VICTORY FOR ENGLAND. CRICKET. Reuter's Service. When play in the Sacond Test, which was commenced at Sydney on Friday, was resumed yesterday the attendance, whkhhad reached the record figure of 59 000 on Saturday, dropped to a mere 2,000 TheReuter's Service. - 963 words
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Article490 1928-12-20 10 RIFLE SHOOTING. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca December 17. The keen interest taken in the Company Rifle Clubs ie evinced by the turnout for the Eurasian Company Bisley held on December 8 and 9 and the Chinese Company Bisley on December 15 and 16. In the former490 words
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Article82 1928-12-20 10 M.L.R.A. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, December 18. In the Secretary's spoon shoot (handicap) held at Sebukor on Monday, Mrs. Miller was the winner with a score of 59 and Mrs. Earland runner up with 58. Mrs. Harland carried eff the Tan Seng Tee Cup this month82 words
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Article36 1928-12-20 10 SQUASH RACQUETS. Reuter's Service. London, December 19. This afternoon, at the Bath Club, W. Macpherson wrested the amateur squash racquets championship from the holder, Captain Cazalet. The Prince of Wales saw the match.Reuter's Service. - 36 words
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Article52 1928-12-20 10 RUGBY FOOTBALL. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh December 19. Perak will meet Negri Sembilan in a game in which the above trophy is involved, at Seremban on Saturday. Several members of the regular fifteen are unable to make the journey and a number of newcomers will take52 words
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Article197 1928-12-20 10 BADMINTON. The first matches of the M.V.C. Badminton tournament took place on Monday when Esson beat Hutchinson and Poonasamy had i a w.o. from Dollah, in the first round of tha handicap singles. The Drill Hail is available for practice at 4.30 p.m. daily. The tournament includes197 words
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96 1928-12-20 10 BILLIARDS. The semi-final tie in the Singapore championship tournament between Ang Chin Thian (Bendemeer Athhtic Club) and T. L. Choo (Mohammedan Cricket Club) was played last evening at th- Padmore Billiard Hall, Victoria Street, before a large attendance. Th 2 match was 300 up and Ang Chin96 words
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58 1928-12-20 10 The results of Monday's ties in the S.C.C. volunteer snooker tournament are: S'r William Murison and E. J. M. Cameron beat A. G. Hay and C. H. Davis, 223. N. C. Metherell and H. H. Saunders beat H. M. Cantrell and Vaughan Jones, 30. Semi-Final. Winter58 words
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Article27 1928-12-20 10 Claude Falkiner, the well-known billiardplayer, is now in India and proposes to pay another visit to Malaya shortly. He was last here in 1926.27 words
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Article161 1928-12-20 10 HOCKEY. The game on the Cricket Club ground yesterday between the S.C.C. and the Services proved to be interesting and more evenly contested than the result suggests, the latter getting their goals mainly through good finishing in front of goal. The Ciub forwards, although invading the circle161 words
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Article133 1928-12-20 10 An evenly contested match was seen yesterday when the V.M.C.A. were at home to the Indian Association. Play was of a rigorous nature but defence dominated. There was no score at half-time. In the second half the V.M.C.A. had the better of the exchanges and opened133 words
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Article121 1928-12-20 10 GOLF. Fifteen cards were taken out for the monthly mixed foursomes of the Garrison Golf Club on Tuesday, and the results are: Mr. and Mrs. G. Savage, 51 17 84 Mrs. P. H. Battishill and Mr. E. A. Stevens, 48 13% 34% The Yen. Archdeacon and Mrs,121 words
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Article130 1928-12-20 10 ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. The 2nd Welch meet the Malays at the stadium Lo-morrow. Although they were beaten by the Chinese and the Malays on their first meeting, the miLtary side pioved superior to a combination of the two sides proving that their initial failure was due to130 words
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Article105 1928-12-20 10 The Malacca Boy Scouts football eleven met a team of Port Dickson Boy Scouts on Sunday last on the Malacca Club padang. The local scouts were far away the better team and won easily. In the first half the Malacca boys scored five times without reply.105 words
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Article76 1928-12-20 10 A match will be played to-morrow, on the Malay ground, between the Social Athletic Party's bachelor and married members, the teams being: Bachelors.—Sin H-ip; Song Hoe, Ah Chan; Nam Pan, Kia Hen?, Keng Lee; Wing Kan, Ah Cheong, Yam Hee, Bong Soo, Hong Toon. Married.—Ah Hin;76 words
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Article35 1928-12-20 10 The "D" team (captained by Woong Quek Boon) will me t the "F" team (captained by Wong Kum Seng) to-morrow, in the Junior Civil Service Association league. Mr. J. S. Silvadurai will referee.35 words
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Article140 1928-12-20 10 THE TURF. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, November 15. A minor racing sensation has been caused by the dismissal by his employer of one of the most successful of the younger jockeys, Noel Carroll, who has been for about six years in the stable of Mr. Stanley140 words
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Article28 1928-12-20 10 SWIMMING. Our Malacca correspondent states that a curry tiffin is being arranged at the Swimming Club for Xmas Day. Particulars will be issued later.28 words
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Article31 1928-12-20 10 LAWN TENNIS. In the finals of the American Tournament, Mrs. Allen and Oakshott had an easy victory over Mrs. Beatty and Davidson 6—0, 6—1 on the Padang on Monday.31 words
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Article45 1928-12-20 10 A Perak Record. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, December 19. The Perak Poppy Day Fund collections this year arc officially stated to be $20,450 as against $17,200 last year, despite the seced ng of Lumut and Tanjong Malim to the other side.45 words
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Article256 1928-12-20 10 A Chinese deckhand named Lim Kian Yeo was brought before the District Judge. Mr. C. H. G. Clarke, yesterday, charged on two counts of house-breaking. Some time back he was brought to Court for a similar offence, but h? disappeared while under the custody of a Corporal.256 words
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Article309 1928-12-20 10 The Macdona Players. Patrons of the works of G.B.S. were afforded yet another treat when the Macdona Players presented "Candida" to a highly appreciative although somewhat smaller audience at the Victoria Theatre last night. The scene remains unchanged throughout the three acts into which the play is divided. The309 words
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Article85 1928-12-20 10 Accused Charged with Robbery and Murder. Yesterday's daylight murder in Queen Street was echoed in the Second Court this morning, when the gunman who is alleged to have fired the fatal shot was charged with robbery and murder. It is alleged that the accused and another Chinese85 words
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Article73 1928-12-20 10 Offenders Heavily Punished. The recent seizure by Inspector Gray of four large stills End over 2,000 gallons of fermented rice and liquor had a sequel in the Second Court this morning, when two Chinese were charged and convicted. Th?y were each ordered to pay $400 or undergo eight73 words
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Article57 1928-12-20 10 Wind-Up Gives 35 Cents a Share. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, December 20. At yesterday's meeting the Dispensary, Ltd., was wound up ard sold to Mr. G. M. Chalmers, president and managing director, as a going concern for $24,000. It is estimated that this will allow the return57 words
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Article78 1928-12-20 10 Towkay Absent in Ipoh. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, December 20. The Selangor Fire Brigade was callod out at three this morning to a fire at Pudu Street. The fire was controlled after 15 minutes. A Chinese stationery depot was gutt d, but the neighbouring78 words
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Article198 1928-12-20 10 Accused Caught Red-Handed. The story of how two Chinese attempted to extort $20 from a Chinese doctor, carrying on business in Circular Road, was related in the Fourth Court this morning. The complainant was seated in his room one afternoon recently, when the two accused walked in and198 words
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Article272 1928-12-20 10 HUGE SEIZURE OF RM AND AMMUNITION Clever Ruse by Police. Probably the biggest seizure of ammunition in Singapore f ur M, p n W made by the Police last fc Botanical Gardens. Twemty-five and about 2,900 rounds of a lv<s discovered in possession of Hvi two Hokiens. The272 words
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Article337 1928-12-20 10 German Teacher Suspended by Poland. Reuter's Service. [Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia.] Berlin, December 19. Herr Franke, one of the most prominent! teachers in the Germany m notify schools of Polish Upper-Silesia, and cha"rman of the German Teachers' Union Ins been suspended by the Kattouitz authorities without apparent justification. ThsReuter's Service. - 337 words
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Article39 1928-12-20 10 War Preparations SfJPP^' Reuter's Service. Buenos Air A from As Paraguayan Govern™ j mobilisation ?nd eesi preparations. [Havas A 4 Pari M. Briand was bo South America's dipl< to whom he advo'; of the Bolivo- ParaguayReuter's Service. - 39 words
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Article21 1928-12-20 10 At a recent untitled vincial Government, sum of $120,000 be a from the salt revenue tor etw poses in the Province.21 words
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Article192 1928-12-20 11 legates from all Parts of Malaya. ~,n h full meeting of the Tamil I took place at St. 0 1 Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday. f* trire present from all parts of ifVdencing the strong position of l an Church amongst the Tamils being large congregations in centre192 words
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Article99 1928-12-20 11 of Commerce R. A. Report. Chamber of Commerce elation, in their weekly report lit. state: d :U43,135 1b.=956.76 tons. 77 1b.=767.49 tons. 7,943 1b.=566.05 tons. in spot 8 9/16 d. i„ York spot 17% cents. PRICES REALIZED, y Smoked Sheet. quality, no sales. rage quality 28% to99 words
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Article66 1928-12-20 11 [British Official Wireless.] London, December 19. Paris 124.05 Rev York 4.85 9/16 Brussels 34.88 25.18 taterdam 12.08 Milan 92.65 20.36 Stockholm 18.12 Copenhagen 18.18 18.19 34.45 163.75 Bdsingfors 192% Madrid 29.785 110.5 Athens 375 Bucharest 809% b 5 57/64 Buenos Aires 47 11/32 Bombay Is 6 l/32d Shanghai 2s66 words
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Article31 1928-12-20 11 untitled Pciping gendarmerie headquarters Eresh instructions to the various **ent organs in Tientsin and PeiI» prohibit strictly the secret IChrnese labourers by agents* of the W Government for work in Africa.31 words
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Advertisement122 1928-12-20 11 rails, Sambals Etc., [''aarinrl, Cryst Mango, Cryst Nanka. nne apple, Cryst Nutmegs 'towr, dinger Cakes, Sucade Cakes. Pisang Saleh No. I, Seaweed. *»<«>, Huah Kaloak, Ground Java Coffee. 5' w'avia, >amtal hilli Plain. gUiilii Gori u S Sambal Goreng IJdang. *liorerg I uiutng, bambal Goreig hr Daging c*t!er, Krupuk Udang122 words
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Advertisement179 1928-12-20 11 Qualify for a Better Job j The International Correspondence Schools can help you to qualify yourself in your chosen line of work. Write for FREE, illustrated book Accountancy Architecture Commercial Training Clerk of Works S hand-Typewriting Draftsmanship L.A.A. and C.R.A. Engineering:—Civil Good English Concrete Correspondence Structural Advertising Mechanical Salesmanship Electrical179 words
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Advertisement52 1928-12-20 11 COOLING CAPTIVATING. A Variety of Delicious Fruit luM ™Sk Cordialy Rose, Orange, Cherry, Raspberry, Nector Cup etc. Book your orders for the Coming Season. I fRAMROZ BCR Established 1904. SINGAPORE. SHANKS 1 j SANITARY EARTHENWARE AND FITTINGS jjj jjj OBTAINABLE AT: I ONG BOON TAT Co., 3 No. 102, ROBINSON52 words
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Miscellaneous896 1928-12-20 11 HUNDRED AND TWO CROSSWORD PUZZLE. The following is the solution of the above Crossword:— ACROSS:—2. Rend; 6. Safer; 10. Nim; 12. Prelate; 13. Alec; 14. Teems; 16. Skylarks; 19. Boa; 20. Alee; 21. Ancle; 24. Pel; 25. Destiny; 28. Levee; 30. PT; 31. Ti; 32. Ba; 34. Taper; 37. Oblige;896 words
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Article2350 1928-12-20 12 KANGANY RECRUITING SYSTEM. What Happens in India and Malaya. 'Truth" writes further from Klang as follows: "Theory and Practice axe often far apart."—Proverb. Having dealt with the question of IneLan labour as regards its character, composition and general outlook, in my previous letters, I must now ask your2,350 words
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Advertisement337 1928-12-20 12 Amusements. Si IF YOU WANT TO H AYE LAUGHS A-PI.ENIY—See the Programme to be screened jjj I FOB FOUR NIGHTS —From Thursday, December 20. 3 AT THE g Apollo Cinema GEYLANG 3 In the Second Show. Commencing 9.15 p.m. S A SCINTILLATING FOX COMkDY DRAMA—featuring lovely S OLI YE BORDEN337 words
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Advertisement487 1928-12-20 12 JUST ARHIvgP" Chinese Silk Ha*^ LADIES UNDERWEAR Sets or Single Distributed by SHANGHAI TRADING I B. HIGH STPI XT (EUROPE HOTEL ILDIX CS) DENTISTRY^ Latest Method of Treatment* WMk Teeth Replaced atursmF I VERY MODFRATE CHaJgS 0. JITT SIANG, Qualified dLJ 75, HILL STREET. SINGArW HAI HIN HOTEI NO. 93487 words
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Article331 1928-12-20 13 Brokers Issue a Word of Warning. In view of the optimism-with-a-purpose evident in some of the Malayan brokers' weekly reports regarding rubber, it is refreshing to have one instance—given below —of a firm with the courage to counsel their clients to be cautious. While the ultimate outcome331 words
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Article164 1928-12-20 13 Chinese Flyers Due in Singapore. Aviation in China to-day is making great strides and at Canton an aerodrome has been constructed, to house a large fleet of planes. A commercial aerial service is about to be inaugurated, for which the Government has voted a large sum of164 words
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Advertisement469 1928-12-20 13 3 FAIRBANKS-MORSE 5 (BIGGEST VALUE—DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR) 2H.P., 3 H P.. 6H.P., 18E.P. and 15 H. P. I I When you invest in an engine, the big/rest valu* i«= »h» —*v G by«hefor«most en g Tnee? s fhe" 5* 2? „Wed de Slg as I y INSPECTION INVITED. S ENGINEERING469 words
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Advertisement57 1928-12-20 13 an mee^ frO*** StnootH LONDON 7A* ONLY Cigarettes Made Specially to Prevent Sore Throats Sole Agents: HUTTENBACH LAZARUS Sons, Ltd. Singapore, Penang, Ipoh, Kuala-Lumpur c.A.c @S of t&e and IB Concessionaires for Malaya Mm 9 ITALASIA LTD. i IS (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) BFI |?1 SINGAPORE—PENANG—IPOH—KUALA LUMPUR AND MALACCA.57 words
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Advertisement659 1928-12-20 14 PUBLIC NOTICES. NOTICE. NANYANG FILM CO., 86-5, Tank Road. Notice is hereby given that all creditors and other persons having any claim against the above-named firm are requested to send m writing particulars of their claims to Messrs. Chan and Eber, 6, Raffles Place, Singapore, within seven days from this659 words
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Advertisement702 1928-12-20 14 EDUCATIONAL. MERCANTILE INSTITUTE. THE MOST SUCCESSFUL AND THE MOST PROGRESSIVE SCHOOL. New Session for the London Chamber of' Commerce Examination begins December 10. Refer to our past record. We train for the full certificate, and for other qualifying examinations. Afternoon and Evening Commercial Classes: Open to Ladies. As the tuition702 words
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Advertisement507 1928-12-20 14 BANKS. THE HO HONG BANK, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: 94, MARKET STREET. BRANCHES: Penang 85, Beach Street. Malacca 131, Jcnker 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 9,507 words
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Advertisement558 1928-12-20 14 BANKS. THE MERCANTILE BANK OP INDIA, LIMITED. (Registered in London, under the Companies Acts of 1862 to 1890, on 2nd December, 1892.) Authorised capital £3,000,000 Subscribed Capital £1,800,000 Paid-up Capital £1,050,000 Reserve Fund an- 1 Rest £1,584,846 HEAD OFFICE: 15, Grace Church Street, London, E.G. 8. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J.558 words
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Advertisement317 1928-12-20 14 INSURANCE. THE fsfc\ SOUTH V]P BBITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. FIRE, MARINE TRANSIT ft 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 Capital317 words
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Advertisement589 1928-12-20 14 A. R. Rodngues S on Dealers in Musical Merchant 64. Bra, Ba Sah Road Great Offer of Special X MAS NEW YP&d CARDS 8 AT REASONABLE Prices Our Picture Calendars f or jooo given away free to all our *cjjgjf JAY A GOODs Java Face powders VfRGIN P B Penawar,589 words
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Advertisement440 1928-12-20 15 STEAMER SAILINGS BRITISH INDIA AND ApCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England.) IL P\SSENGER CARGO SERVICES. .ten \K AND ORIENTAL STEAM CO., LONDON AND fAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. „dpr contract with His Majesty's lnder Government.) fUTWARDfI from LONDON tor China Japan Due Tonnage Singapore 1928 11,000 Dec 29 gorea 1929 r hear440 words
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Advertisement394 1928-12-20 15 STEAMER SAILINGS HAMBURG-AMERIKA LIME 11 s Deutsoh Hp Q AustrallMhe Dampftchlfl. fiesellschaft (Companies Incorporated in Germany.) Passenger and Cargo Services. OUTWARDS. HONG KONG, SHANGHAI, KOBE AND NORTH CHINA PORTS, t EMIL KIRDORF via North China to Kobe Dec 31 HAVELLAND j an 14 HAVENSTEIN Jan 30 HOMEWARDS. HOLLAND, HAMBURG AND394 words
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Advertisement470 1928-12-20 15 STEAMER SAILINGS NOBDDEUTSCHEB LLOYD Y> J (Incorporated in Germany > The undernoted are the Company's intended fixtures:— OUTWARDS. f MAIN for Hong Kong, S'ghai Moji, Kobe Yokohama Dec 20 GRANDON for Manila, Y'hama, Kobe, Osaka Moji Dec 22 GERWIN for Vladivostok Dec 30 TRIER for Manila. Hong Kong, Takao, Shanghai,470 words
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Advertisement231 1928-12-20 15 STEAMER SAILINGS STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. LOCAL SAILINGS FROM SINGAPORE. PENANG (direct express service—l 9 ft hoars) Thursday 11.80 a.m. 'KEDAE* BELAWAN (via Penang) Thursday 11.30 a.m. "KEDAH" PORT SWETTENHAM ft PENANG Monday 4 p.m. "KINTA" Wednesday 4 p.m. "IPOH" Saturday 4 p.m. "KLANG" PORT SWETTENHAM ft TELUK ANSON Friday231 words
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Advertisement436 1928-12-20 15 STEAMER SAILINGS (NIPPON YUSEN TO MARSEILLES LONDON Tonnage Destination Dae Baft Kamo Maru 8,000 M'seilles, London, A'werp R'dam Dec 20 21 Raton Mara 10,000 Naples, Marseilles, London, A'werp Rotterdam Jan 8 4 Atsuta Maru 8,000 M'seiles, London, A'werp R'dam Jan 17 18 fKashima Maru 10,000 Naples, Marseilles, London, A'werp Rotterdam436 words
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Advertisement125 1928-12-20 16 1 1 si nil 1 I x x 0 1 V I jj Sole Agents: S^ S s v v 0 I N.V. Straits Java Trading Co. I SINGAPORE, PENANG, 0 1 l| I ISSUES 1 BEKA" j B RECORDS JUST ARRIVED. I Q !j i B Teochews: S i125 words
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Advertisement180 1928-12-20 16 The Pleasures of Sporting can only be enjoyed by him who enjoys good health. The requirements of every day-life call for a healthy and well-working organism. Therefore, do not wait till you are compelled to walk with the assistance of crutches, but treat in good time any rheumatic or gouty180 words
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