Malaya Tribune, 21 December 1928
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Title Section21 1928-12-21 1 The Malaya Tribune Vol. XV. -No. 299 SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1928 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune Friday, December 21, 1928.21 words
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Advertisement80 1928-12-21 1 UPTON'S CEYLON TEA. yor CANNOT BETTER THE BEST. t po=onocsoaoE=a oboi tf w IA "DOCS HEAD" 1 i j jj) UGHT LAGER BEERj Bm I "(ffiPpw BRAND. jj Your Guarantee of Quality. I LIGHT LAGER GUINNESS'S J l SPECIALLY BREWED BREWED IN o FOR THE TROPICS. DUBLIN. f i I80 words
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Advertisement15 1928-12-21 1 l "FLORODOR f f Washing Suitings jfr j/ 'o* Tropical Wear HIGH STREET <r Singapore.15 words
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Article534 1928-12-21 2 IMPOSSIBLE TO ESCAPE DETECTION. An Expert's Evidence. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hon.tr Kong, December 3. Striking evidence was given by Dr. J. L. Shellshear, 8.M., M.S., Professor of Anatomy in the University, when he was calKd this morning at the Hong Kong Supreme Court by Mr. F. C.534 words
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Advertisement516 1928-12-21 2 i Earache —-1 is amongst the most intolerable of pains, for every noise, be it ever so slight, is a source of agony. The best help rapid and reliable in all painful conditions is given by Aye* Tablets of ASPIRIN that is to say the genuine, original "®oyefc-Aspirin". In influenza,516 words
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Advertisement377 1928-12-21 2 I "SHLII^ 55 BRAND i I 1 I SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK I i >^ n s s P re P are d from I M^_^. —>PURE UNSKIMMED COW'S MILK, and in condensation nothing but FINEST WHITE CONDENSED MllW su Sf R a S~ L e i ng pre L U377 words
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Article82 1928-12-21 3 Ed., "M.T." [Our readers are invited to write to us on subjects of public interest. It must be understood that the "Malaya Tribune" does not necessarily endorse opinions expressed by correspondents. Letters should be as brief as possible, and preferably typewritten. Pen-names may be used, but the names andEd., "M.T." - 82 words
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Article1852 1928-12-21 3 (To the Editor, The "Malaya Tribune.") Sir, —For the second time in the history of Maiaya, the Indians domiciled in this country are arranging to meet in conference, during Christmas week, at Ipoh. Your readers will remember that the first conference was held at the Town Hall,1,852 words
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Advertisement322 1928-12-21 3 I pyAC&NIX FLAVot/p t f The first Sip immediately conveys to you that happy, contented feelina that you are drinking the BEST AERATED WATERS tfisihe f/cumtr thai /does ii F»WCENIX" GINGER i HOMELITE" I portable electric light and I POWER PUNT 32 v or 110 v x 600 Watts D.C.322 words
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Advertisement113 1928-12-21 3 THE HEALTHY CHILD Plays Happily All Day. Sleeps Soundly All Night. Little children who do not enjoy their play, who are fretful and ill-tempered during the daylight hours and sleep restlessly at night, are not in sound health. They need attention; the trouble may be with their teething; or perhaps113 words
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Advertisement458 1928-12-21 3 FAR ABOVE ALL WATERS FRASER NEAVE LTD. }g If you wish to "Harness" the sunshine vitamin with other pi v] essential vitamins and to include all in the daily dietary of your J3 Gj family, }ou cannot do better than add RADIO-MA.LT to the jjj RADIO-MALT contains, in addition to458 words
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Article862 1928-12-21 4 GEOPHYSICAL METHODS IN OIL FIELDS. Success Achieved in America. In view of Dr. M. H. Liese's present enterprise regarding geographical prospecting in Malaya, information about the application of these methods in the American oilfields is interesting. How the vibration in rock strata caused by the detonation of explosives862 words
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Article117 1928-12-21 4 Nanking's Hopes for Their Education. Nanking, December 6. In order to develop the education of Chinese resident* abroad, the Overseas Affairs Committee has decided upon the following measures: L To send deputies to report on the educational facilities of overseas Chinese in foreign countries. 2. To establish a117 words
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Article94 1928-12-21 4 Nanking-, December 6. A National Health Campaign is to be launched on December 15, according to an order issued by the Ministry of Public Health to the various Provincial and Municipal Governments. Representatives of local public organizations in Nanking will assist in carrying out the programme. A94 words
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Advertisement318 1928-12-21 4 A delicate Boy Kalzana is the building material of all body cells. A lack of calcium in water and food, may lead to many serious complaints like anaemia, tooth decay, rickets, scrofula and general weakness. A well-known physician, Dr. R. L. Kollewijn, writ— t *'A calcium deficiency is very common318 words
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Advertisement156 1928-12-21 4 SA trial will convince you of the quality of our syrup, which is obtainable in the SJ following flavours R ose Raspberry S Lemon Cherry g Strawberry S Prepared and manufactured by us. Q; 3 OBTAINABLE AT ALL GOOD DEALERS. X I LUNA CAFE, I 2A 3, DHOBY GHAUT Phone156 words
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Advertisement206 1928-12-21 4 X'MAS GIFTS I I THAT WILL BE APPRECIATED. "His Master's Voice"! J PORTABLE GRAMOPHONE jj S Complete Operas in Albums. j Six Latest Dance Records with Album. Six Latest Classical Records with Album. I Select any of the above as an inexpensive present, j I LATEST ELECTRICAL RECORDS I ARRIVE206 words
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Article559 1928-12-21 5 Dredge to Start up Next Month. The second annual general meeting of shareholders of the Batu Caves Tin Dredging Co., Ltd, was held on Saturday at Penang, Mr. D. A. M. Brown presided and the others present were Messrs. Arthur H. Miles, W. E. Mann. D. H.559 words
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Article402 1928-12-21 5 Barlow's Report. Messrs. Barlow and Co., Singapore, in their weekly report dated December 20, state: Values are practically unchanged since the date of our last report. To-day's cables quote London at 8 9/l€d, the improvement on the week being l/16d., whilst New York at 17% cents gold402 words
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Article36 1928-12-21 5 Webster's International Dictionary, the Encyclopedia Britannica and many other standard works have bepn barred from all schools in Arkansas under the provision of the newly passed law which prohibits the teaching of the theory of evolution.36 words
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Advertisement97 1928-12-21 5 "for X'mas HAMS anb JOINTS of all descriptions BEEF j VEAL AND LAMB Imported D airy Fed PORK Sausages and Sundries. REFRIGERATING Co., LIMITED 233-5 Orchard Road Phone 3500 > I I web mi zmmi I EVERY PAIR GUARANTEED I Pointed /&vßk Pointed 1 i Heel Heei i I Chi,fon97 words
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Advertisement438 1928-12-21 5 Protect your skin from infection after shaving. Use Cuticura Talcum Powder Delightfully soothing and cooling to the tender, newly shaven skin and a most efficient, sanative and antiseptic protection against infection. Used in combination with the Cuticura Shaving Stick, Cuticura Talcum is an unusually acceptable and fragrant addition to the438 words
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Advertisement126 1928-12-21 5 1 Viva-tonal I Columbia p i 3 j Columbia Christmas i I Records IJ Just Arrived, jjf ROBINSON PIANO j I MERRY CHRISTMAS g I TO ENJOY WITH jjj lADMIRABLEI ADMIRABLE THINGS 1 DISPLAYED AT OUR SHOW ROOM I 22, Battery Road, Singapore. Rare varieties to suit you and your126 words
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Advertisement248 1928-12-21 6 G2S2£ES2SZS2S2SHSZSHS2S2S2SZS2SZ^^ I PAVILION I THONE 903 I FROM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 TO MONDAY, DECEMBER 24. I At 9.15 p.m. sharp g The Latest PATHE GAZETTE. j"How to j Women" 3 STARRING g I GLENN TRYON and MARIAN NIXON. I s a H q IN THE FIRST SHOW AT 7.50 P.M.248 words
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Advertisement163 1928-12-21 6 Amusements. 25_E*****H5_E5i_*****5Z*****H^ j ALHAMBRA j I THONE 909 Q S (TAN CHENG KEE Co., Ltd., Proprietor*) 1 I 3 I PROGRAMME I Commencing Thursday, December 20 s and ending Tuesday, December 25. J a IN THE SECOND SHOW AT 9 P.M. g I THE LATEST EMPIRE NEWS. I I William163 words
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Advertisement604 1928-12-21 6 Merry Christmas Everybody! fuiiiniijiiiitiiiiii i iiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiniMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii» f ■iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiinii' l 1 GAIETY CINEMA 11 SURINA THEATRE* I Junction Albert and Bencoolen Streets North Bridge Road. 'Phone No t tiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiniiiiiiiuiiiiiii •iiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiininjniir ■1' i i i FROM FRIDAY. DECEMBER 21 TO THURSDAY, FROM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 DECEMBER 27. TO TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25 SECOND604 words
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Article147 1928-12-21 7 Ships Alongside the Wharves or Expected to Arrive. Singapore, December 21. E»st Wharf (Entrance Gate 1). Plancius 20. Main Wharf (Entrance Gate 3). J. P. Coen 18; Naringa 11. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate 3). Darvel 33; Morioka Maru 35; City of Perth 37. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate 4).147 words
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Article35 1928-12-21 7 The rate of issue of Money Orders for and f> y ion to-day is Rs. 153 equal *J*J*. The rate of payment of Money ,JY S fror India and Ceylon is Rs. 155 to $100.35 words
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Article494 1928-12-21 7 IMPORTANT DECISIONS OF THE FLYING CLUB. How Money is Being Raised. TJ 16 exc llent November issue of "Motors in Malaya," givzs a record of a recent extraordinary general meeting of Singapore y iu g 9 lub foll °wing is a summary oi the decisions takan:— Fiying Policy:494 words
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Article134 1928-12-21 7 (By courtesy of the Nichi-Nichi Shimbunsha.) Tokyo, December 19. It has been decided that the restriction on imported rice shall not be removed until the end of next year. ANGLO-JAPANESE CONCERT. It is reported that, unexpectedly, the views of Britain and Japan on China's new tariff regulations have134 words
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Article192 1928-12-21 7 The President Monroe will arrive here from Manila at daylight on Monday, December 24. The Duplex," a French vessel, will arrive here to-day and will leave at 3 p.m. for Colombo. The local Agent of the P. and O. Co. has received telegraphic advice to the effect that192 words
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Article38 1928-12-21 7 Angby, Sar. 417 tons, Capt. Iggleden, from Saigon, 21-12; for Saigon, date uncerta:n. Larut Brit. 404 tons, Capt. Caithness, from Malacca, 21-12; for Malacca, 22-12. Indrapoera, Dut 6,338 tons, Capt Rcss, from Sourabaya, 21-12; for Rotterdam, 21-12.38 words
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Article234 1928-12-21 7 Half-Year's Profit Over a Million Dollars. The following is the half-yearly report of the directors to the members of the Straits T:ad ng Co., Ltd. to be presented at the meeting on December 28: Atier writ.ng off depreciation and making pro vis.on for bad and doubtful debts, the234 words
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Article256 1928-12-21 7 The following is the nineteenth yearly report of the directors of the Pajam Ltd., to the shareholders to be presented at the annual meeting to be held on December 29, at Derrick and Company's oflices at 12.30 p.m. The profit for the year amounts to $100,496.88 to which256 words
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Article207 1928-12-21 7 Attractive Show at the New World. The Spanish Tea Gardens' artists who have for some days been performing at the Sunl'ght Hall, New World Shows, will present a special programme to-night for the Welch Regiment. All soldiers in unifoim will be admitted at half-price. The show will be207 words
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Article1594 1928-12-21 7 FINANCE COMMERCE. PRODUCE. Singapore, December 21. Old Siam Rice No. 1 per Koyan $340 I Buyers Sellers Old Siam Rice 2 $334 Muntok White Pepper 97.00 Old Siam Rice 3 $326 Johore Black Pepper Old Siam Rice 4 $320 Mixed Black Pepper 64.00 New Siam Rice No. 1 per Koyan1,594 words
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Advertisement141 1928-12-21 7 NIND POWER. Pervading all space and inter-penetrat-ing all things there exists a kind of subtle matter or energy. It is ever in motion pulsating with a strange inner life or power. Each human being is a unit of power or force-centre in this ever restless sea of energy. The force141 words
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Advertisement555 1928-12-21 7 LATEST AD V KM*! Lan, All!.N TSS TO LET—No. 9, Upper Wilkie Road with Garage, Electric light and Water laid on. Apply to N. B. W., 3, De Souza Street, i FOR SALE—2 Leyland Lorries, comprising 2 and 2% tons, in good condition. Price moderate. Apply to Tan Kirn Seng,555 words
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Miscellaneous433 1928-12-21 7 SINGAPORE DIARY. To-day, December 21. h Titles. —5.5 a.m., 5.1 p.m. €*lber of Commerce Special meeting, C •> 15 p.m. .k,ll- Welch v. Malays, Stadium. £?keyV S.C.C. v. V.M.C.A., S.C.C. KL> Band: Botanical Gardens, 5.15 p.m. JSdona Players, "Mrs. Warren's Profes- Victoria Theatre, 9.30 p.m. To-morrow, December 22. Hieh Tides.—433 words
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Obituary60 1928-12-21 8 Births, Marriages and Deaths. REQUIEM MASS. A Requiem. Mass for the repose of the soul of the late Miss Grace Pereira will be said at the Church of St. Joseph on Saturday, the 22nd instant. In view of Advent, it will be a Low Mass commencing at 060 words
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Article725 1928-12-21 8 The Roads v. Railways controversy at Home has excited keen public interest—and in the end the public are the arbiters, for the decision as to how they shall travel and transport their goods rests with themselves. The railway companies are entitled to profess a sense of grievance,725 words
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Article96 1928-12-21 8 Artistic calendars have been received from W. D. and H. O. Wills, the cierarette j people, and the N.Y.K. steamship line. Members of the Chinpse Students' Lite- rary Association are requested to note that the monthly literary meeting will be held at the Association's premises on Sunday, at 8 p.m.96 words
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Article348 1928-12-21 8 Mr. and Mrs, Sutherland Graeme, of Kuala Lumpur, left yesterday for Hua Hin. Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Bailey ar* leaving Singapore to-day for Hua Hin, where they will spend the Christmas holiday. The Asiatic communities of Selangor are giving a farewell dinner in honour of Sir348 words
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Article507 1928-12-21 8 The Penang and Kedah Automobile Club, at a committee meeting on Friday, decided to hold a motor gymkhana at Penang on Sunday, January 20. j Tarn Wing, from Canton, was recently charged before Major C. Willson at the Central Police Hong Kong, with the possession of 342 forged Straits $10507 words
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Article76 1928-12-21 8 Christmas mails from Europe, London mails despatched November 29), ex B. L Rajula will arrive by train to-morrow morning. Correspondence will be ready for delivery to boxholders at 10 a.m. From Holland and Germany by s.s. J. P. Coen, due at Singapore at 7 p.m. to-day. From China76 words
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Article431 1928-12-21 8 An Attractive Christmas Number. Another Christmas Numb, p 0 f Produce," the quarterly publicat ion 33! fully merits description as the U i en Punch," is now available, and aia y a the best dollar's- worth that seen for a long time. Both illu.Lt*!! and letterpress are for431 words
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Article278 1928-12-21 8 "The Doctor's Dilemma." The Victoria Theatre had a much better house last n.p-ht when the fctacdona Players staged "The Doctor's Dilemma." Frost thi entertainment viewpoi.it tail Shaw play stands out prominently. The medical profession, of course, is treated with gentle sarcasm, and in this play no two members278 words
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Article94 1928-12-21 8 Oil Cargo Jettisoned Near Borneo. Two A.P.C. oil tankers have come to griof on the rocks off Balik Papan. The Amalthus," bound for Singapore, ran on the rocks on Tuesday and the Pinna, bound for Melbourne and going _t- lT j?f* sistance, met with a similar accident.94 words
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Article48 1928-12-21 8 New Premises Secured. It is reported that the Royal Eng l School will not b? aff cted by the recent decision of the Supreme Court, W tabi» premises have been secured which will enable the school to re-open without any interruption after the Christmas vacation.48 words
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Article33 1928-12-21 8 Latest Quotations. RUBBER. London:—B 9'lOd. New York:—l7**i cents (G.). Singapore:—29^4 cents. TIN. London:—Spot £223 12s 6d (down 12s_6d): 3 months £223 Os Od (down 10s Od). Singapore:— (250 tons sold;.33 words
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Advertisement235 1928-12-21 8 I ROBINSON'S ml 1 Christmas Bazaar -2a3s I I /f dolls. m j a r t Daintily Dressed Dolls Closing eyes. P S Prices $1.25, $165. $1.75, $2.25, jfTT S Cj $2.75 and $3.75 each. (A j\ g g \v\\)j|W<r S S Dean s Rag Dolls very Strcng. Printed Cj235 words
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Advertisement136 1928-12-21 8 JUST UNPACKED High Class PERFUMERY TO SUIT ALL POCKETS. NAMSENS 54, HIGH STREET. STANLEY'S World Renowned SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS PRISMATIC COMPASSES, THEODOLITES, ROAD TRACERS, LEVELS, Etc., Etc. Sole Agents: MOTION SMITH AND SON LIMITED 15, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. INVITATIONS Are cordially extended to the public to come and enjoy the dazzling136 words
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Article402 1928-12-21 9 geart Slowly Gathers Strength. EXHAUSTION STILL PROFOUND. Reuter's Service. London, December 20. officially announced at Buckingham as already two bulletins have X v,'(i to-day, no bulletin will be issued n T It is -tated that the position eonr-:". n satisfactory. the first day since the KmgReuter's Service. - 402 words
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Article61 1928-12-21 9 Reuter's Service. London, December 20, 12.15 p.m. AehoDetin issu-d ?t H a.m. says the fe? passed a pood right and there is a of the slow progress. h4mfs bulletin is the fifth in succession wortin? a -Tight improvement. Accord- Palace circles are more optimistic and b anxious. ItReuter's Service. - 61 words
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Article381 1928-12-21 9 British Official Wireless. Rugby, December 20. An authoritative survey issued to the jourrr Is says in the first pha-e the» general infection and imperfect local ton—little or no cough and only one sma 1 Mi of pleuritic friction. The blood culture positive, showing streptococcus and an ftative stateBritish Official Wireless. - 381 words
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Article87 1928-12-21 9 BRITAIN ADMITS TARIFF AUTONOMY. A Revival of Trade. Reuter's Service. Nanking, December 20. The Sino-British Tariff Treaty, in which Great Britain recognises the complete tariff autonomy of China, was signed after midnight. Sir Miles Lampson formally presented his credentials to Marshal Chiang Kai Shek this morning. London,Reuter's Service. - 87 words
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Article62 1928-12-21 9 The Hague, December 20. The Second Chamber has adopted a Treaty of Commerce with Turkey. Tha Foreign Minister, Van Blokland, stated he had received a telegram from the Dutch Minister in China giving the text of a tariff treaty concluded with China on the basis of62 words
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45 1928-12-21 9 Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia. Berlin, December 20. Severe cold exceeding twenty degrees centigrade below zero reigns in eastern Germany. Rome, December 20. The Official Gazette" has published a law making St. Joseph's day, March 19, a national holiday. questions.Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia. - 45 words
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Article34 1928-12-21 9 Stockholm,. December 20. A motion introduced into the Swiss National Council requests the Government to ensure the indemnification of Swiss citizens' losses in the world war due to confiscation or destruction.34 words
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Article27 1928-12-21 9 Moscow, December 20. The coming Russian elections are heralded throughout the country by a crime-wave. Many serious conflicts have occurred between Communists and non-Communists.27 words
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Article24 1928-12-21 9 Berne, December 20. The Belgo-Swiss commercial treaty negotiations resulted in a general agreement on the main clauses for a settlement of tariff24 words
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Article103 1928-12-21 9 Paris, December 20. According 1 to "Le Temps" Mr. Parker Gilbert's annual Dawes report, which is ready for publ cation, emphasizes the necessity for a complete final regulation of reparations. Vienna, December 20. Negotiations are proceeding between Jugo-Slavia, Czecho-Slovakia, Rumania, Poland and Belgium for a united action of protest,103 words
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Article17 1928-12-21 9 Teheran, December 20. i Persia has ratified prov sional treaties 1 with Austria and Czecho-Slovakia.17 words
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Article33 1928-12-21 9 Geneva, December 20. The Franco-Swiss frontier traffic is adversely affected by an unexpected decree of the French Ministry of Finance prohibit- ing omnibus services between Geneva and i French free zones.33 words
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Article262 1928-12-21 9 Compensation for Captain Brining. British Official Wireless. Rugby, December 20. A report has been received from Mr. O'Reilly, British Minister at Caracas, stating that the Venezuelan Government have decided, as an act of grace and without admitting any liability, to pay Captain Bnnings, master of the steamerBritish Official Wireless. - 262 words
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Article173 1928-12-21 9 AFGHAN KING AND QUEEN NOW SAFE. Negotiations Proceeding. Reuter's Service. Paris December 20. King Amanullah, it is reported, has telegraphed to his eldest son, who is studying at the Paris Lycee, declaring that the disturbances in Afghanistan are of an unimportant nature and represent no danger toReuter's Service. - 173 words
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Article100 1928-12-21 9 British Official Wireless. Reuter's Service. Rugby, December 20. A message displayed in white letters set out on the lawn of the British Legation at Kabul, stating "Fly high; do not land, all well," was read by the Royal Air Force aeroplane which flew over the Legation. TheBritish Official Wireless.; Reuter's Service. - 100 words
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Article97 1928-12-21 9 Peshawar, December 20. The course of events in Afghanistan in the past week is clarifying. The rebels are strong between Jalalabad and Kabul, and they are content to keep Jalalabad isolated. Disorder occurred in the region north of Kabul, which has long been disturbed by robbers, some of97 words
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Article41 1928-12-21 9 Moscow, December 20. 'A message from Kabul says that the rebel attack on the City was arrested as a result of the jcint efforts of the troops, the Air Force and the armed population. Governmental reinforcement are streaming41 words
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Article109 1928-12-21 9 Mismanagement, Not Shortage. Reuter's Service. Riga, December 21. The bread crisis re-appeared in an acute form in Moscow last we.k and the decision of the Government to bake less br ad occasioned th; rumour of a shortage, which led to a panic among the population Long queuesReuter's Service. - 109 words
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Article63 1928-12-21 9 Conversations Continued. British Official Wireless. Rugby, December 20. It is stated to-day that conversations are still proceeding between the interested Powers regarding the setting up of a Committee of Experts to investigate the possibility of a settlement of the reparations problem, and it is hoped that a pronouncement onBritish Official Wireless. - 63 words
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Article55 1928-12-21 9 To Occupy a Whole Square. Reuter's Service. New York, December 21. The Stock Exchange has arranged to purchase two adjoining buildings whi?h w 11 give it an ent're square, in accordance with the programme of expansion necessitated by the recent wave of speculative enthusiasm, which taxed theReuter's Service. - 55 words
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Article29 1928-12-21 9 Reuter's Service. London, December 20. The Air Ministry announce that Sir Hugh Montague Trenchard, Chief of the Air Staff, is resigning on January 1, 1930.Reuter's Service. - 29 words
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Article528 1928-12-21 9 Half a Mile of Road Blown Up. HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE HOMELESS. Reuter's Service. British Official Wireless. London, December 20. A tremendous gas explosion blew up early this morning half a mile of the roadway near Holborn. Pedestrians were blown into the air and injured, aReuter's Service.; British Official Wireless. - 528 words
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Article135 1928-12-21 9 Router's Service. London, December 21. Following a police warning residents yesterday evening evacuated Holborn explosion area as a precaution in view of the danger of further explosions. Miles of streets are in darkness and the houses are empty, the inhabitants having found lodgings with friends. A huge jetRouter's Service. - 135 words
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Article59 1928-12-21 9 Loans for Cotton Growers. Reuter's Service. Washington, December 20. The Senate has passed a Bill authorizing a $15,000,000 loan for the rel ef of cotton growers and other farmers who suffered in the recent hurricane. The Bill has now been submitted to the House of Representatives. LoansReuter's Service. - 59 words
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Article51 1928-12-21 9 Reuter's Service. New York, December 20. The first step in the plan to obtain the control of 90 per cent of the world's supply of nickel was taken by the directors of the International Nickel Co., (Canada), Ltd., approving an exchange of stock with the Mond Nickel Co.,Reuter's Service. - 51 words
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Advertisement206 1928-12-21 9 llj- THEREVER YOU GO. in either of the S I W hemispheres, you will always find that [Q SI by insisting upon Porter t BULL* Ej I DOG" GUINNESS you will he certain el Cj S obtaining Guinness at its best 2 Porter's Bottling is carried out hy highly g206 words
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743 1928-12-21 10 Sports Pastimes. THE SECOND TEST. England's 44th Win. CRICKET. Reuter's Service. The end of the Second Test Match came with dramatic suddenness yesterday. When play ceased for the day on Wednesday, Australia had compiled the respectable score of 339 for 4 wickets and it was confidently hoped that they wouldReuter's Service. - 743 words
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Article30 1928-12-21 10 A report from Brisbane states that it is practically certain that the cricketing career of Gregory, the Australian who was injured in the first Test Match, is finished.30 words
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Article29 1928-12-21 10 PING-PONG. The final of th- Junior Civil Service Association handicap tournament will be played to-morrow, at 3 Worn Chow Tat, —12, and Lim Bong Soo, —18.29 words
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Article37 1928-12-21 10 To Visit Singapore Next Easter. ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. We understand that Mr. S. S. Alsagoff has come to Singapor3 from Penang to arrange for the visit of the Penang M.F.C. to Singapore during the Easter holidays.37 words
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Article29 1928-12-21 10 As announcxl yesterday, the 2nd Welch, who were defeated by the Malays at their first meeting, play them a second time to-day at the Stadium.29 words
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Article29 1928-12-21 10 The Anglo-Chinese School, Penang, will play the sister school in Singapore on the V.M.C.A. ground this afternoon and Raffles School on the latter's ground to-morrow.29 words
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Article476 1928-12-21 10 Conditions of the Lifts. WEIGHT-LIFTING. Competitors are requested to note that the following rules will be us:d to govern the open weight-lifting competition organised by the Singapore Amateur Weight-lifters' Association, to be held on January 25, 26 and 27, at 40, Newton Road. The referee's decision on all476 words
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Article237 1928-12-21 10 Yesterday's Game at the Stadium. RUGBY FOOTBALL. A weak S.C.C. fifteen proved too much for the representatives of South Johore, when these two sides met in a friendly game at the Stadium yesterday. The game was interesting and keenly contested and with more practice the237 words
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Article72 1928-12-21 10 S.C.C. v. S.R.C. S.C.C. v. V.M.C.A. HOCKEY. The two padang clubs meet at hockey on Monday. The S.R.C. have been carrying everything before them so far this season, having defeated the S.C.C, and the Services, but the S.C.C. are fielding a better team than they did on the last occasion72 words
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Article76 1928-12-21 10 Great Britain Beats America. SQUASH RACQUETS. Reuter's Service. London, December 20. Great Britain beat America 5-0 in a five-a-side squash racquets match at the Bath -Club, London, to-day. The British champion, W. D. Macpherson beat the American champion, Henry Rawlins 9—2, 9—7,- 9 2; P. Reiss beat KeefeReuter's Service. - 76 words
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Article226 1928-12-21 10 BADMINTON. The following will represent the Shanghai Badminton Party against the Mayris Badminton Party in a match of five singles and one double on the former's court on Sunday, at 3.30 p.m.: Singles.—Lim Boon Guan, Beng Tian Yew, Koh Yew Keng, Wee Eng Siane and226 words
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Article124 1928-12-21 10 BILLIARDS. The last semi-final tie in the Singapore Billiard Championship tournament, between H. K. Laou (Aston Athletic Club) and Poh Tiang Siew (United Confederate Funeral Association), was played last evening at the Padmore Billiard Hall, Victoria Street, before a crowded audience. The match which was of 300 up124 words
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Article77 1928-12-21 10 In the Junior Civil Service Association championship tournament, on Sunday, Low Hock Keat bat N. M. Sulieman by 44 points. The loser made the highest break —30. The winner will meet A. Ghani in the final on Sunday at 4 p.m. These two players met in the final77 words
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Article112 1928-12-21 10 ATHLETICS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, November 15. Thou'gh, by an unfortunate misunderstanding, English girls did not take part in the last Olympic Games, we know by the evidence of the stop-watch that they are the finest women athletes in the world, taken all round. The London112 words
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Article76 1928-12-21 10 GOLF. The Germans are taking up golf seriously, and Mr. J. F. S. Morrison, the Old Corinthian footballer, predicts that in five years Germany will be a second America, with Walter Hagens and Bobby Joneses to astonish the world. Mr. Morrison has been engaged on the76 words
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Article33 1928-12-21 10 The replay between Mrs. F. R. Horridge and Mrs. A. McK. Low, who tied for the December spoon of the Keppel Golf Club, resulted in a win for Mrs. Horridge.33 words
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Article68 1928-12-21 10 S.G.C. Christmas Competition. GOLF. In the ladies' Christmas competition at the Singapore Golf Club for the Knox and Sutherland Cup, the draw for the first round is:— Mrs. McMullan v. Mrs. W. P. Webb. Miss Black v. Mrs Phillip. Mrs. S. Cv len v. Mrs. A. O. Marshall. To be68 words
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Article, Illustration455 1928-12-21 10 LARGE STORE OF COPRA DESTROYED. Fire Brigade's Gallant Work. Thousands of tons of copra ware destroyed by a fire which broke out early this mornin? in a godown belonging to The Borneo Sumatra Trading Company, situated on tiie river bank off Havelock Road. The fire originated in455 words
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Article113 1928-12-21 10 Premier's Review of Trade. Reuter's Service. London, December 20. In the House of Commons Mr. Baldwin, reviewing conditions, said the country as a whole was very prosperous. Industry was alive and gi owing. The dawn of a general trade revival had, however, disappointingly not matured. He traced theReuter's Service. - 113 words
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Article49 1928-12-21 10 Reuter's Service. Pans, December 20. Revenue returns for November show 3,935,227,000 francs, an increase of 326,974,000. The Budget estimation was 341,282 000 last November and the returns for the eleven months are 39,326,007,00,0, an increase of 2,926,283,000. The Budget gave 2,282,368,000 for the same period in 1927.Reuter's Service. - 49 words
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Article309 1928-12-21 10 Singapore Chess Club Competition. CHESS. The following are the results of games concluded up to date of last meeting of the Club in the Singapore Chess Club's Competition which closes on December 31: Class. Names. G. W. D. L. Pts. II Lo Kam Woon 28 22 1 5 22% II309 words
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Article85 1928-12-21 10 Alleged Omission from Statement. F. C. D'Almeida appeared before the District Judge (Mr. C. H. G. Clarke) this morning on a charge of making a material omission from his statement of affairs to the Official Assignee pertaining to his own bankruptcy. The alleged omission was that he d85 words
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Article128 1928-12-21 10 The League's Congratulations. British Official Wireless. Rugby, December 20. A question in the House of Commons asked if the Foreign Secretary had entered into negotiations with the United States in order to secure, with the he dp of the League of Nations, a peaceful settlement of theBritish Official Wireless. - 128 words
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Article82 1928-12-21 10 Dutch Government's Experience. Reuter's Service. The Hague, December 30. The Second Chamber has adopted a Bill for the reduction of excise duty on spirits b> 40 per cent on the present duty of 330 florins per 220 gallons proof spirit The reduction is due to the tremendous increaseReuter's Service. - 82 words
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Article106 1928-12-21 10 Another Quest-on for the Municipality. It was only the other day that there was a big discussion at the me tin- of ttl Municipal Commission regarding corfcS remedial measures to nrevpnT failures and shut-downs it th£ i£s!s Plant, but the e.il st?ll* x fst. electrical Last night106 words
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Article469 1928-12-21 10 REFUSAL FOR WOODI Un» "RIVEIRA." Spanish Tea Garde* Unsuccessful The District Judge (Mr < a <. presided at the meeting S G Justices held in the Distri< to L afternoon. Others on thi Messrs. R. Manasseh, T. j Koon Seng, P. 5! Hunter*MD w*?s coxson and H. R.469 words
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Article63 1928-12-21 10 Avalanche at a .Mine. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. December 21. Four Chinese coolies —two nun and w women—were buried alive on W< by an avalanche of earth <-n the of the Yik Hin Mining X Mile, Ampang Road. A great quamity i earth fell eighty feet63 words
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Article185 1928-12-21 10 Rawang, Serendah, Serendall South. I After full consideration the direct of Rawang Tin, Ltd.. Screndan 1» Ltd., and Serendah Sontli Tin, UA, J decided to submit to si posal for the amalgam:, companies. The outsta of the scheme are increa reduced overhead costs, of the power supply,185 words
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Article739 1928-12-21 11 SHILLONG ISLAM MISSION. Its First Anniversary. g v Our Muslim Correspondent.) first anniversary of the Islam Misl*kisong a branch of ibe Lahore Anju-i«haat-i-I»hu»» was celebrated on b>r 11 and 12. The meeting was held Minion House compound under W 1 at Maulvi Ataur Rahman, Pjfri the Director of739 words
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Article43 1928-12-21 11 T HE COPRA MARKET. Barlow's Report. gf 8 Barlow and Co., Singapore, in C ildy report dated December 20, mark, t for the commodity has been \kl in tone. Approximately Eg"* "ro shipped. Ped tin are as follows: —SunI tt °lo; Mixed $10.43 words
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Article441 1928-12-21 11 Decisions Taken by Committee No. 3. Action taken by Committee No. 3 of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners, at a meeting held on the 14th inst., was as follows: Confirmed estimate and provisional apportionment of cost of making up and draining Ann Siang Road, from Erskine Road to Ann441 words
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Article279 1928-12-21 11 The following Singapore properties were sold by auction by Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng and Co., at their saleroom 30, Chulia Street, on November 21 and December 5 and 12: j Freehold land off Changi Road, area 23,518 sq. ft., bought by P. P. V. P. L. Valliappa279 words
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Article70 1928-12-21 11 British Official Wireless. London, December 20. Paris 1 5 4 q?C New York 4.855 Brussels «^.e» Geneva 25.18 Amsterdam Milan »2.65 Berlin 20.36 Stockholm J8.l<s Copenhagen 0 0sl Vienna 34.146 Prague 163.75 Helta*» 192% Madrid inqsf Lisbon qt! Athens cnolf Bucharest 5 J»* Buenos Aires 47 11/32 Bombay IsBritish Official Wireless. - 70 words
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Article26 1928-12-21 11 According to latest advices from Manila, the typhoon catastrophe in the Philippine Islands accounted for two hundred deaths. The damage is estimated at several mdlion dollars.26 words
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Advertisement151 1928-12-21 11 **********252.r25£********************525 2£**********2525E**********525?in*****525> 1 £5 JHL JHL IST JHL S*i S 5] SANITARY EARTHENWARE AND FITTINGS jjj 3 OBTAINABLE AT: H I ONG BOON TAT Co., f No. 102, ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. g §***********************************525? **********5?5?jn>*****2525?*****52 1 i25?52 **********25 JH525Efr25 i k i Bl iyifl§§ In 1 S «EST SCOTCH WHISfi S151 words
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Advertisement170 1928-12-21 11 1525e5Z5Z5Z5E5255H*****Z5Z5E525Z5£***** ZSZS£SSSZSZSZSZSZSZSZS2SZSESESSSeS2SZSZg QUALITY should be your first con- jjj sideration. PRICE your second. 1 Both will be right, if you ask for:— I RED LABEL 1 j jj !q jj 5 Sole Agents: C JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. jj ifl (Incorporated ia England.) 3 S SINGAPORE, PENANG AND KUALA LUMPUR.170 words
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Article577 1928-12-21 12 PROGRESS AT SINGAPORE WITH PONTOON. Purchase of Land. The statutory meeting of Lukut Tin Dredging, Ltd., was held at the registered office on December 10, when tne Chair- man (Mr. R. C. Sherar) said:—Progress has been made under three heads, at the mine, dismantling the dredge at Papan577 words
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Article385 1928-12-21 12 Petition to Governor for a Settlement. The plea of the Malays for a settlement at Penang is beginning to take concrete form At a committee meeting of the Penang Malay Association held on Sunday, says the "Pinang Gazette," a sub-committee was appointed to collect information having regard to385 words
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Advertisement412 1928-12-21 12 Amusements. gj IF YOU WANT TO HAVE LAUGHS A-PLENTY—See the Programme to be screened ffl •fl FOB FOUR NIGHTS —From Thursday, December 20. H 1 J9L IJL AT jp S GEYLANG S Cj In the Second Show, Commencing 9.15 p.m. X A SCINTILLATING FOX COMEDY DRAMA—featuring lovely Cj Cj OLI412 words
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Advertisement294 1928-12-21 12 J THE S.S. POLICE BAND] jj| WILL PLA.Y AT I BOTANIC GARDENS AT 5.15 P.M ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 21 I I KATONG PARK AT 5.15 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUAIf 1 I I Buy Sheet Music and Preset I to Your Friends This X'mas. I We offer you 25ctS. to $1.20294 words
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Advertisement417 1928-12-21 13 BRITISH FIBRENT I ASBESTOS-CEMENT I Flat and Corrugated Sheets, Roofing Slates and Tiles. rjj BRITISH MANUFACTURE g For Economy, Efficiency and Reliability rj Non-Conductive and Everlasting. Acknowledged by Engineers as the best. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OF THE BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED. I (Incorporated in England.) q] Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Teluk Anson417 words
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Advertisement167 1928-12-21 13 Hair lovely and as you want it all day long JL KEEPS THE HAIR IN PLACE LIGHT HUNTERS write for particulars "Brilliant Search Lighf^^a Sole Agents: DUNCAN ROBERTS LTD. 137, Cecil Street, Singapore. HAI HIN HOTEL, NO. 95 AND 97, BEACH ROAD, SINGAPORE. (Opposite Alhambra Theatre.) A new beautiful building167 words
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Advertisement227 1928-12-21 13 ©he new Chevrolet Utility Truck embo- I truck engineering, including fourspeed '^^^^S^a^^ transmission and fourwheel brakes' n£fcK*^3fejt The extra low gear in the four-speed '""^l3Bl^B^^^^^' transmission provides tremendous pulling [HflfeUH power for heavy roads, deep sond and "^JN^t steep grades. It enables capacity loads M y and the greater comfort227 words
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Advertisement586 1928-12-21 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 in writing particulars of their claims to Messrs. Chan and Eber, 6, Raffles Place, Singapore, within seven days from this586 words
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Advertisement593 1928-12-21 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 tuition593 words
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Advertisement507 1928-12-21 14 BANKS. I THE HO HOtfG 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, Hir. Hong Kong IS, Queen's Road, Central. Seremban 63, Birch Road. Batavia 47, Corner Lloyd Street Shanghai507 words
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Advertisement435 1928-12-21 14 BANKS. THE MERCANTILE BANK OF 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. Lonuon, E.C. 8. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J.435 words
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Advertisement273 1928-12-21 14 INSURANCE. j THE SOUTH 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 Surplus273 words
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Advertisement486 1928-12-21 14 A. R. Rodrigues Son Dealers in Musical Merrh 64, Bras Basah Road, si. M*? T T f fecial X'MAS NEW YEAD CARDS 8 AT REASONABLE PRi CEs Our Picture Calendars for m»* mm aw. y free to ~1 MASSAGE AND MANlcitdi, Miss MISAKO 4 N s Y 0 g No.486 words
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Advertisement457 1928-12-21 15 fIEAWTC SAQJNCS BRITISH INDIA AND AP CAR LINES (Incorporated in England.) 4 iL PASSENGER CARGO P SERVICES. c i VK AND ORIENTAL STEAM CO., LONDON AND SJJS; EAST MAIL SERVICE. r (ontract with His Majesty's Government.) oI 'TWARDS from LONDON For China J ap» n Due Tonnage Singapore 1928 11,000457 words
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Advertisement471 1928-12-21 15 STEAMER SAILINGS HAMBURG—AMERKA LINIE Oeutaoh HD fi tustralischa Dampftchliri Q C Gesellschaft (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 Jan 14 HAVENSTEIN Jan 30 HOMEWARDS. HOLLAND, HAMBURG AND BREMEN,471 words
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Advertisement417 1928-12-21 15 STEAMER SAILINGS NOHDDEUTSCHEH vL- m J (Incorporated n in Germany I The undernoted are the Company's intended fixtures:— OUTWARDS. GRANDON for Manila, Vhama, Kobe Osaka Moji Dec 24 GERWIN for Vladivostok Dec 30 TRIER for Manila Hong Kong, Takao, Shanghai, Tsingtao Jan 3 t AUGSBURG for Manila, Y.hama, Kobe, Osaka,417 words
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Advertisement224 1928-12-21 15 STEAMER SAILINGS STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. LOCAL SAILINGS FROM SINGAPORE. PENANG (direct express service— lift hours) Thursday 11.80 a.m. «KEDAE" BELAWAN (via Penang) Thursday 11.30 a.m. "KEDAH" PORT SWETTENHAM PENANG Monday 4 p.m. "KINTA" Wednesday 4 p.m. "IPOH" Saturday 4 p.m. "KLANG" PORT SWETTENHAM ft TELUK ANSON Friday 4 p.m.224 words
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Advertisement477 1928-12-21 15 STEAMER SAILINGS (NIPPON YUSEN Winmt* TO MARSEILLES LONDON Tonnage Destination Doe ftafl Kamo Mara 8,000 M'seilles, London, A'werp R'dam Dec 20 21 Katori Mara 10,000 Naples, Marseilles, London, A'werp Rotterdam Jan 8 4 Atscta Maru 8,000 M'seiles, London, A'werp R'dam Jan 17 1» fKashima Maru 10,000 Naples, Marseilles, London, A'werp477 words
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