The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 May 1926
1926-05-12
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Title Section12 1926-05-12 1 Singapore Free Press CENTS. SINGAPORE, ELS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1926. NO. 11,79512 words
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Article291 1926-05-12 1 The latest strike news will be found oa pane S. "Without undue optimism ne ma > say that the tide has turned.'" said the (iovernment spokesman to a conference ot journalists Page 8. The T.U.C Communique issued yesterday states that the men's morale W as great as291 words
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Article954 1926-05-12 1 generally happy conapon) of those who nnha :i home there I know that Vienna tin Eaa* and South brought through oeutnriea their nates tn ba exchange*! m tha product- if tfesterw and Northern Km* Though there are slums with fixed prw there are a, any when woman954 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement166 1926-05-12 1 "SNOWFLAKE" CUE BETTER BUTTER RAFFLES HOTEL i 1 1 1 1 1 1 wl a v Ma\r 1^ oaturaa>, lviay id OH^ -_Hp___^ Race Dinner 1 T% i Clllvl almmJ ClllV-/ KD Bexi-sion till 2* Sa.tn.. i i er" Work of Unequalled Excellence Distinguishes the REMINGTON QUIET 12. n&A&EK >tiA\i-,166 words
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Advertisement207 1926-05-12 1 "i ■A \V» I V I I I l I i c I j i A BOON IN THE TROPICS! m /^*-^3>^__§!__-^ -^>S*> I TALCUM POWiEft ffll Protects tlu* skin from the 38 m happy, and prt'Vi-nts chai'iiis- m from shavin.u. and is most \^^^^^^<^^_% \*_\_W m Ny soothing and207 words
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Advertisement123 1926-05-12 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Trademarks notice Page •">. Gan i< k cigarotti s Pagi 14. Drinl Instant. Postum Pagi 6. <;. j "Anchor" brand tei Page j Latest -mail ads and notices on page 7. Tho car you need is advertised on page 1 Latest shipping notices pages 10. 12 and 13.123 words
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Advertisement9 1926-05-12 1 SEE THAT YOU GET "SNOWLAKE" PURE CHILLED CREAMERY BUTTER9 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous153 1926-05-12 1 THE WEEK. U. ti,.. lay. 12th. High Wat. r, 11.1 a.m.. 10.49 p.m. Faust. Victoria Theatre, 9.30. r» rr-day, 13ffc. High Water, 11 13.. W P-m. B I. homeward m ives. Spring Btac Mci I ng, rhird D&y. Phil. Orchestra, Mem Hall, 5.15 mm. Tanglin Club Dance, 630 p.m. La153 words
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Article384 1926-05-12 2 A 73 Years' Task. Ine Cape Observatory has completed its BHar< -.r work mi n connection with the fseek st naa p j t he g^afest astronomical pm»j< j any age. The map. when rin is he,: v a complete photographic survey skies. Eighteen observatories m all384 words
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Article57 1926-05-12 2 On *ii_*. a the New World steps m to redress tin balance of tl eOk Ir. &i m T U. just ended > fasl of fortj nays. And m Kentville (Nova Scotia), »3 Rent "James Macaskill attempted eigl EasteT eggs for a wager, but after the fortieth." Perhaps be n57 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement15 1926-05-12 2 Ny Carlsberg Beer. ■^s____L_i SOLE IMPORTERS: THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Denmark) SCVGAPOrB15 words
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Advertisement217 1926-05-12 2 PRICKIY HEAT. "AGNESIA" ANTISEPTIC DUSTING POWDER PREVENTS and CURESMAN U FACTURED BY MEDICAL HALL LTD. 23, Battery Road. SINGAPORE. VICTORIA THEATRE ama To-Night at 9.30 p.m. A. CARPI Presents THE J ITALIAN GRAND _OPERA COMPANY FULL ORCHESTRA— BALLET j AND FULL CHORUS. TO-NIGHT IjFAUST 1 THURSDAY. MAY 13th LA TOSCA217 words
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Advertisement446 1926-05-12 2 PAVILION Sm, W mem. g% -W mm., /V_-T __L ft From Wednesday, 12th to Tuesday, 18th May. AT 9 P.M. SHARP. The Latest PATHE GAZETTE WORLD TOURS INC. Presents. SIRENS AND SAVAGES OF THE SOUTH SEAS "Black Shadows" 5 REELS Featuring CHIEF GAU, The Head Hunter CHIEF KAVI Played CHILI'446 words
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Advertisement280 1926-05-12 2 Erom Tuesday, Ilth to Sunday, ifith >f. u ALHAMBRA In the Second Show, commencing 9 pni A HENRY EDWARDS BRITISH PRODI (Tl(,\ A Film Version of Alfred OHivant's Admirable Story 9 f >... OWD 808 (AN AILD CRABBIT SHEPHERD BIT LOAH SK > M m which Mr. Henry Edwards has280 words
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Article948 1926-05-12 3 (BY A ROT AR I AN.) I was once m company with some Ru'arians from the United States good, hearty, j jolly fellows with the bodies of men but I the spirit of sand-boys; and che eonver- Ration turned on Patriotism. From the Americans came an amazing948 words
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Article708 1926-05-12 3 DANGER OF SLOW DESTRUCTION. Damascus, Mar. The situation m this city, rites a correspondent of the Manchester Guardian, st !:es the visitor who enters it as. so extraordinary that he must needs feel hesitation m making statements or drawing conclusions. Imagine a city the size of Nottingham708 words
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Article187 1926-05-12 3 health. A speakei at the las National I Conference m Blackpool sufficiently em- j phasized Ehis point, and showed thai Rotary was as much interested m the production <f good, honest furniture, or printing, 01 dramatic art, as any other necessities of an honest breed of men; and I think187 words
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Article32 1926-05-12 3 London. Apr. 22. A Barcelona message says five persons have been killed and thirty injured as the result of a collision between a Paris-Barce-lona train and a goods train.32 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement224 1926-05-12 3 Your Baby will be sturdy and happy —sturdy, if his food contains all the Your Baby needs Giaxo tc make nourishing elements of the purest him as you would have him, milk obtainable, and happy if that milk abounding m good health and \m given m an easily digested form.224 words
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Advertisement282 1926-05-12 3 CREAM il J HAPPINESS PREPARED Under Expert Supervision and up-to-date hygienic conditions Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. NOTICE. NOTU E is hereby given that th*' Trade Mark- depicted _J»ve and print I black red blue green and other colours are the exclusive property of Chop Liang Efual Lee of Bangkok,282 words
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Article195 1926-05-12 4 Commenting on the large pari of Ashridge Park recently acquired for the use of the public by the National Trust, The 1 ight Car and I yclecar remarks that •hi- portion acquired includes the famoua [vinghoe Beacon, the downlands near to the Beaton, Coombe Wood, Ringshall195 words
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Article63 1926-05-12 4 Magnets I'ick up Nails. The -tat. highway department of Ohio is providing trucks fitted with electro magnets to pick up nails and other bits of iron on public highways m order to minimize tyre puncture dangers. In a five-mile trip uiu- of tlu- trucks picked up 150 pounds63 words
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Article46 1926-05-12 4 Film and Hook to Ih- Published. London, Apr. ft. Mr. Michael Terry. F.R.G.S., intends brinpinjr out a film, also a book, dealing with his motor car trip across Australia. from Broome to Darwin. He will return m October to settle permanently m Aus- tralia.46 words
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Article78 1926-05-12 4 Latest advices from New York, contained m the official bulletin of the I'nited Business Service, indicate that tyre production continues to expand and prospects for 1926 are excellent. Original equipment demands are growing, and replacement sales are becoming heavy. Dealers do not appear to be afraid to order for advance78 words
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Advertisement187 1926-05-12 4 m mmW^ mtm^ m m^mmamaaa^^ MMB3BBBgMB____-__-3--------B---------------B-B-----i insi red for i year There s 20 good h.p. m the INStREI> FOR YEAR B engine of the 9/20 h.p. Rover Its a big mistake to think of the 1926 u-.ii 9/20 h.p. Rover as a "9 h.p." car. rover >fur The four187 words
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Advertisement142 1926-05-12 4 WVWIr-rWkM-VWWW.^**^^ f Fisk Tyres are through and through First Quality they are dependable and -mm aw ar am m. >; represent more than their money value ij m mileage and service returns. i r_____=_________ j j The Fisk Tire Export Company, Ine J 14, Chartered Bank Chambers, Triple Cushioning j142 words
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Article287 1926-05-12 5 In The Motor it was shown that the price of American crude oil had risen by about nine-tenths of a penny per gallon between j December :.oth and February 17th. In fairj ness to the oil companies, it was indicated hat this was the possible and, indeed,287 words
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Article184 1926-05-12 5 On the Apache Trail. A Willys-Knight touring car. operated as a stage coach over the famous old Apache Trail m Arizona, U.S.A., U making an exceptional record for performance and economy. The car was r.urehased less fian two y< at- ago, and e-.lreadj has been driven 105,000184 words
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Article197 1926-05-12 5 "I can't be happy till ['v< made you happy, too" would appeal to be the eternal song of those who make and sell motor accessories, as witness what happened recently to a motorist who writes to the Dailj Mews. A "perfectly good and, careful driver," \et was197 words
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Article158 1926-05-12 5 Bearing out the contention of designing engineers m constructing a ear of maximum safety m al! kinds of driving, hundreds of enthusiastic letters from new owners cd' the Overland Six provide authentic prool of the roadability of litis ear m a!! parts f the world.158 words
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Article70 1926-05-12 5 .Many car owners are discovering that any old spark plug will not do for their engine. The plugs must be not only good, lul of the- right size-. This latter point is more than a mat er of outward appearance and thread size. If the points of the plugs extend70 words
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Article233 1926-05-12 5 [f current indications are to be believed, j sve arc at the commencement ol an era m which really silent motorcycles are being demanded m appreciable quantities, and: from this has emerged the fact that motorcycle engines can quite legitimately be divided into two classes those which can233 words
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Article94 1926-05-12 5 Around Australia. Perth. Apr. 7. Mrs. Marion Bell and her young daughter, who started on a motor car tour around. Australia on October 11. arrived m Perth it 1 o'clock this afternoon, being escorted into the city for 23 miles by a large number nt motorists. When she94 words
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Article208 1926-05-12 5 A See ork I Man. Dr. Louis i. Harris, Health Commissioner Por the City of New York, has just announced two novel undertakings planned by his department m an attempt to reduce reckless driving by motorists m the city. Drivers habitually convicted of recklessness will be forced208 words
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Article105 1926-05-12 5 One oi lhe chief troubles encountered inj the use ol .arbon removers is that the experiment is not followed by the proper use v the ear. .Man} motorists bave v>*'<\ gee dopes only to discontinue them later because the carbon deposits, m being disturbed, usually lodged undei tiie- valve heads.105 words
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Advertisement201 1926-05-12 5 %NSS%^^^ %%HV %%^^^^^^^^-*-^V.V.V-VA%VAV_V-V.V-V.-.-- .V. t i BIANCHI CARS i 8a!^» l__^____. W It fy JfSm^t^ m W^m\s. Model T2O. 20-30 h.p. 7 Seater 28 m.p.g. $4,000 Model S4. 10-15 h.p. 4-5 Seater 40 m.p.g. GUTHRIE CO., LTD. jj (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements). l\ > I FORD ANNOUNCEMENT. As from201 words
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Advertisement244 1926-05-12 5 GRAY A\aa *m I THE CAR THAT SAVES YOU MONEY. Is still the unchallenged economy champion holding the official record. H A noiseless, substantial and powerful engine, unsurpassed as a hill-climber. A beautifully designed body with ample room for five persons and m attrac- <S H tive colours, blue, green244 words
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Article795 1926-05-12 6 GERALD BARBOUR - GERALD BARBOUR 1 REMARKABLE ANIMAL STORIES. I Aivimah m the Witness Box. II U CANARY THAT MADE THE JUDGE WAIT. 8 by M.I-EK I'll ESS SPEC I AH. Animals cannot lit. So think the friends of eiumb -pets. Many of them, ne> doubt agree with795 words
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Article767 1926-05-12 6 THE ENGLISHMEN WHO "NURSE" MUSSOLINI'S < MIIK. I Mrs, Lonsdale Rags l, Rome. A little piazza, *ome fishermen dwela lighthouse, and a line of co amor l;i xiern illini, background ol „n i i lating down., and a sandy sea beach orok< n up by767 words
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Article50 1926-05-12 6 London, Apr. 26. The latest move m connection with the race to the Pole is contained m an Oslo message, which says that the steamer Chantier passed Tronojem Fjord yesterday and was met at sea by a Norwegian steamer which transferred to the Chantier certain equipment.50 words
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Advertisement1247 1926-05-12 6 REMINDER ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 12th, AT 2.30 P.M. Estate of Shaik Abdullah bin Ahamad bin Aii bin Ahmad bin Obudh AlTway Basalamh deed. Important Auction Sale of Valuable Freehold and leasehold land and shophouse premises kmmn as Nos. 507. 659 and 821 North Bridge Road. No. 184 Selegie Road, Nos.1,247 words
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Advertisement258 1926-05-12 6 Work* i Gk-Foly Mill*. CAKOtm __jf_l!\ YL\ Gmpoly PATENT BELTING STOCKING AGENTS:— SIME, DARBY Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE. KUALA LIMI'IK. H'OH. PES wMAI.A(rA. WM^% Wm i MAKING FRIENDS ST J 5 IN the Straits Settlements there ■fe^__.« 1 are tfaoasands oi people this year enjoying Instant Postum who a year ago258 words
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Article1097 1926-05-12 7 IHE GREAT STRIKE AND NETHERI From Our Own Correspondent). Batavia. May 8. Needless to say the news of the general strike m England has caused no little sensation m Java and the columns of the newspapers arc filled with telegrams giving the latest reports regarding the situation. It1,097 words
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Article641 1926-05-12 7 Three Days* W.iit For A Train. 1 have waited three days at the junction, writes tlu- Kiangchow correspondent nf the North China Herald m a dismal Letter to his editor, describing the indignities Inflected upon the traveller m China, the country of continual strife. The next train641 words
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Article70 1926-05-12 7 If, as m the days of Raleigh, the road to favour lies m perfect courtesy, the chief Constable of Northampton should be marked out for promotion. Asked m court why he had pul a lady's age down, on the charge sheet (it was actually 15), "The police," he said, "make70 words
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Advertisement358 1926-05-12 7 i USINESS CARDS. i .T^,\S\V.V.V.V.V.WAW.V.V.V. ;!"iyiary SETON. i E AMBER MANSIONS. Jj ORCHARD ROAD. J I J |Vi HATS AM) STOCKINGS, >| I .<>_•-: wCHHHHHHI i I «3~ jMrX|^_ _.,>. TT cisc Send tor the Illustrated g ■IaIUJHi Musical Instruments. 5 1 SEASON CO.. LTD. >: 113, N rth Bridge358 words
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Advertisement711 1926-05-12 7 NOTICES. < WEARNE BROTHERS LIMITED. Notice IS hereby given that an interim Dividend of 10 per cent, on account of the year ending ."^Oth September l^_G has been declared by the Director- and will lv- paid to the Shareholders on the Register as at 28th May 1926. Notice a also711 words
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Advertisement540 1926-05-12 7 NOTICES. EXCHANGE BANKS. The Exchange Banks will be closed at noon on Race days, Ilth and 13th May. 4-5 12-5 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESSThe only Morning Daily m Malays; c ive "news" paper 35-40 columns of newt iaily, also the best Medium for Advertising Delivered with the Chota Hazri each540 words
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Advertisement730 1926-05-12 7 TENDERS. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tenders will be recc red at th< loh a__l Secretary's Otßce, up In boon of ith "day, 1936, for the following worics: Enclosing Ward No. iat T, i Took g*s Hospital with brass wire gaum Foi ■■<• bowel m fectiows cs set Enclosing Ward No. 2at Tan730 words
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Article96 1926-05-12 8 Bl SB CRY. the 25th April at Rol len Woking, Surrey, tv Marjorie, wife of II VV I Punbury >f The Residency, Sandakan. North Borneo, *oi DAHEI I I o Mr. und Mrs H A D su n, Api Ilth, 192«, at Portsmouth, Rant-. I RANNA At th< Europi96 words
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Article71 1926-05-12 8 Sl M I'm >\ the beloved wfi of M he Genera Hospital on Maj 11. 1926 Th-- interment tak< place t Pid lai I metery to-day May 12) at 6 De SUA A I r iesda} 1 lth at $Q 1 Kin pong J n Road, Rudolp) Edward de71 words
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881 1926-05-12 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS WEDNESDAY, MAY, 12 1926. Next Council Meeting. There are several matters of interest In tin.' agenda for the nexl meeting of Legislative Council, on the ITU'. One motion is for the pro- vision of a sum of $82,581.21 to meet the s^ ,1 realisation of investments to881 words
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Article172 1926-05-12 8 The local agents of th. I anadian Na tional Railways send us some splendidl) illusl rated literature ..f Ihe _l.c ies be seen on the \.-u ional line. lhe Bishop >.f London, who is uoin_ t-. Korea t,, assist at the consecration <-!' the 'lew Cathedral at Seoul, expects t..172 words
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Article243 1926-05-12 8 PENANG MUNICIPAL COMMISSION. (From Our Own Correspondent). IVnanp. May 11. At a meeting of the Municipal Commission tho Chairman, Mr. B. N'unn. stat.-u that the four million dollars municipal !«.an was fully subscribed on April 88. It will be possible t<» alio! fully <.n all applicationreceived. Of tha243 words
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59 1926-05-12 8 FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR. J.R. BROWN. .Pi nm Oui I)- n 'orrespond< Penang, Hai 11 Th< funeti Mr. J 1: Brown, manager of Glugor Estate, a nccui red with sui h trap i Idenm S .nday. i-H.k place at We tern R I metery. Th. R< X■ pel Garniei59 words
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Article101 1926-05-12 8 < Rom Imi On n I respondent Penang, Ma> n. V.ti -i k. m bich i,.-< ■••> t. play- merry tricks m Kimberlej Street, cans- ttjs iit< ion cently, ha- n laid bj it- mythical bee's. 1* -j wet sudden and most unsati A police] Inspector, I i101 words
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Article422 1926-05-12 8 ermis* Lk CoM 1 Pv kei mi C.M.G., D.5.0., and on. en the 1 1 mis of the 2nd Bi the Dub Wt llinv I Regt will beat m the B tai The Chinese Boys Scouts of Shan Kai, -a> the N.< I tail) Sevas bav< Lord nj I I.422 words
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Article240 1926-05-12 8 THE TIDE TIRXs 'Wid undue M 1: h( I i.i< |,;i |m t douiutmii pre uk I lournaliatfi E_e added tout th, ber .'i.:.t»:i ooMpMwl i i gj File fooj Bituut-oa n I H i I ountie* i. a -in the -am,. :ir<-;i ha\, to tbe i;.«-k240 words
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Article60 1926-05-12 8 MOROCCAN AND SYRIAN FIGHTING. Paper, fr m Dan as* v* Fi i nch cleared up I w 1 •< the Druses had got ii en rebels wen killed and The French lo«_4 were thr, eight injured. Four important In Kabul M the a l a of Pen nu rea." out60 words
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Advertisement196 1926-05-12 8 _d_^^.^S^rii_ > I _^_^v. CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO, LTO. (Incorporated m Shanghai.) ji really, good jj i I__> TTT'rPXP "D __P"^ 111 I _M en I T _D Ull JCjJ-ii ij WITH BREAKFAST MARKS jj ALL THK DIFFERENCE. |j SEE THAT VOl GET I "Anchor" Butter J v.V-^^^^^^V-^^^^^^v.^V-^^^^^^^v_v.v.^^^v.^V-V_v_v_v.^v_^v. JViW RACE FROCKS.196 words
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Advertisement60 1926-05-12 8 Parfums de Luxe OOTY Rose Jacqueminot J > EAU DE COTY j] to be had trom all dealers Dtipirc Brothers. juf 3®! i VAV.V.V.VAV.VAV.VMVAWi i =fr i j >.'-mi y J-Bfeit *^^Bl j«y_- j Sole Agents THE BORNEO COMPANY, LTD. Singapore, Penang, Kuala Lumpur. Ipoh. Alor Star and Teluk Anson.60 words
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Article602 1926-05-12 9 TRANSPORT BETTER. SAILWATS RUNNING MORE TRAINS. [Renter's Service.] t London. Ma> *.;>. JJ p. m official Communique says th the I w the country is well mainI IT* arrangements for the di>tnin- ::!k and Petrol v.c.V more '-nan any other day of the..nd ..nd promise to improve602 words
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Article88 1926-05-12 9 i he death occurred at his residence, 80-7 Kampong Java road, yesterday morning, of Mi Rudolph Edward de Silva, at the early age of V.*. The deceased gentleman was many years with the Singapore Municipality and was a keen enthusiast n the "l »lunteer movement. He88 words
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Article123 1926-05-12 9 the strike, occurred to-day. A passenger train at Edinburgh crashed into a goods .rain, and three were killed and seven injured. A goods train collided with a stationary passenger train at Bishops Stortford, one being killed anil one injured. An Express from Edinburgh was derailed north of Newcastle. There were123 words
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Article595 1926-05-12 9 MANY VOLUNTEERS. MOKE TRAINS RUNNING. [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, May 10. Statements issued hy two of the main railway systems illustrate to what extent I the strike has been counteracted m regard JO railway transport. The London and North Eastern Railway announce that one thousand trains595 words
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Article18 1926-05-12 9 I Reuters Service.] Aparris, Philippines, May 11. rhe Spanish aviators. Captains Gallarza md Loriga have arrived.18 words
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Article78 1926-05-12 9 1 Reuter's Ser\ ice 1 Cairo, May 10. Tiie mixed courts have given judgment m the case of Mrs. Folk, wido^ of an American ex-Senator, who recently took proceedings against Zaglu! Pasha and Mahomed Mahmoud Pasha, claiming $600,000 for her husband's services m the cans.- of78 words
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Article52 1926-05-12 9 I The death occurred suddenly at the Hotel Van Wijk, during Saturday night last, of Mr. Hector Simpson, who was resident at the hotel. The deceased was found dead m his room on Sunday morning. We understand that a post mortem examination is to be held on52 words
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Article137 1926-05-12 9 ("Reuters Service.l Paris, May 10. In conformity with the Ostend decision.- tlu national federation of maritime unions and port dock labourers has issued instruc- tions forbidding unemployed seamen to [serve m British ships and French seamen; \to refuse to work French coalships to j England, ordering th. dockers137 words
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Article38 1926-05-12 9 On Saturday, m connection with the i Guillemard Cup trial games, Ong Ec Kong, I the Selangor champion, experienced little difficulty m heating Lam Say Kee. the Perak champion, at the Selangor Club i38 words
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Article31 1926-05-12 9 At Harrogate, m play for the Davis Cup Britain heat Poland, Turnhull defeating i Gazetwertynske 6—o, (I—2. 7—5. and Wheatley winning from Kleinadel 6—2, C> 4. o—l0 131 words
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Article275 1926-05-12 9 NO REVOLUTION. THE AUSTRALIAN NOTE. I t?_.ii4-*\»» Ct t neuter s Service.] Geneva, May 10. Viscount Cecil opc-ned the proceeding's of the Committee on the composition of the League Council and emphasised the importance of the discussions of necessity avoiding anything m the shape of revolution, declaring275 words
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Article103 1926-05-12 9 I Pei. 'ci Sen ice. 1 New York, May 10, m a statement issued this morning. Pre- sident Coolidge expressed his heartiest congratulations m connection with Byrd's Polar flight, adding the fact thai the fligh! seems to have been accomplished without mishap and demonstrates the high development103 words
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Article19 1926-05-12 9 i [Reuter's Service.] <M<>. May lp 1 Korge has started for the North Pole from Spitzbergen.19 words
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Article176 1926-05-12 9 THE VICTORIA STREET RAID. The trial of the four Chinese charged alternatively with assembling to commit gang robbery, making preparations to -ommit gang robbery, and of being associated together for the purpose of habitually committing gang robbery, concluded at the Third Assizes yesterday morning, the jury returning an176 words
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Article160 1926-05-12 9 DR. BIRNIE'S SUCCESSFUL ACTION. l"[- Willem Birnie was a successful plaintifl m the Supreme (.mrt yesterday morning, when he received judgment against Seah Neo Chow, who had been sued with Seahs Agency Limited, on a promissory not( Ml A v l ''asm.-, who appeared with Mr. F. 1,. Norman for160 words
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Article142 1926-05-12 9 Last „i._-hi the Italian Grand Opera Coirj. P an >' claimed another success when they gave the opera La Boheme. This j s o ne of ruccini's most famous operas and its scenev l '«i setting? of a precarious bohemian lifi have mad.- a great favourite142 words
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Article218 1926-05-12 9 YESTERDAY'S DOUBLES RESULTS. ■The first round of the doubles qualifying n m llt1 the P. M.S. versa.. Colony lawn tennis match was played on the courts j of the S.C.C. and S.R.C. yesterday, the results being as follow Hall and Huggins heat Morita and Fujiawara 6 7218 words
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Advertisement178 1926-05-12 9 WfI***Wi^VWWWW_VWV-V_V .V.%V\ UMM rl w m m\'m m .m m J_a, I JEAN >! MANILA VALJIAI/ MANILA jf I C,GARS %T#J c,gars Jean Valjean After Dinner Cigars jj I aammt BAXKhK v 2r ,i K^fSSI mm^^kmW^mu ___k«BF___; _B ■j NEW SHIPMENT ■fl I jj The Jean Valjean cigar is produced178 words
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Advertisement532 1926-05-12 10 BLUE FUNNEL UNE REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO 'SERVICES EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES. LONDON N. 1 WEEKLY SERVICE LONDO- AND N.^™_?!j_ TWICE MONTHLY SERVICE LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW (via (.ENOA ANO HAVRE). WEEKLY SERVICE-LO^O"* AND N. CONTINENT.^^ May 15 f-DSASTUS London, Rotterdam and Hamburg May 23 MEr'oXES MaraeiUe.. London, Rotterdam and Hamburg MW PEISANOER532 words
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Advertisement490 1926-05-12 10 Ellerman Bucknallj Steamship Co., Ltd. s.s. CIT. OE NAPLES Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan May 22 HOMEWARDS. CITY OF SINGAPORE Lon Antwerp, Rotterdam B 8 TTY OK TOKIO MarteUles, London Havre *J J rTY OF LYONS London, Rotterdam and Hamburg June 1 crrt OK GLASGOW Marseille,. London, Havre and Liverp<K,l dune490 words
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Advertisement318 1926-05-12 10 bbi P. ndi da 0-, NE PENINSULAR AND ORIEN^aTsTEAM N AYIC'ATION DO. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERUU^ OUTWARDS PROM LONDON^ HOMEWAIIDS OUTW_-n 1,.. u.r&rilles. Lmi-iiii anj \> o Far 1,,.., sin(;ai>ore-bela\van SKKVRE. SAILING OF STEAMERS CF THK llldTlsil IM.IA I N DO. I.TEOIM'OKT SWETTENHAM. PENANG NRG-TATAM. KARIKAL. PORTO NOVO.318 words
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1154 1926-05-12 11 A VETERAN TRADER'S MEMORIES. .Old Bond-Street on a Sunday is like a deserted village, but sixty years ago, m the memory of a man who lived over what is now Lloyds Bank, top-hatted tradesmen rej sklents could be seen marching off to church1,154 words
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Article687 1926-05-12 11 BURMA'S "WANCHEE SILK" MAJS T One day m my extreme youth my brothers and I found a queer hieroglyphic upon our front gate. An older child remarked with charming nonchalance, "It is probably a tramp's mark." With the memory of Aii Baba and the Foity Thieves m687 words
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Article53 1926-05-12 11 From an account of the school dance m the Aberdeen Grammar School Magazine: "Several times the lights were turned down: this was much appreciated by all." One must suspend one's decision about the younger generation of Aberdonians till one learns whether this obscuration was m the I interest of economy53 words
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Advertisement264 1926-05-12 11 KLOSTER BEER LION HEAD BRAND THE WORLD'S BEST. rA I_B I Mfll ____C?*^____-______! Rs^_^ A *ssr2* H___* K\A _r//l ___m 1 H^ __S 1 I ■^••m__i_3^__-^^_____t__n^h*™*_S| H <£ i' L ~^l^_\_^'''.''''->M./rtr*///'.-.'/;'/,./ t A i_W__T e_BT c —1 1 a__*T_>i' |lj_s* """"j *> v^^^E^m^23s _siTtrr* -£9 Obtainable at all dealers KATZ264 words
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Advertisement120 1926-05-12 11 m The Accepted Standard I H "4711" is the acknowledged aristocrat of all I I perfumes. Its charming and healthful frag- I I ranee makes it the necessary rccompaniment E of every refined woman at either indoor or I ——9sm^_m% 9? a^B ll m r^e* Amw\W^%r^ _9_> mw _fl B120 words
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Article50 1926-05-12 12 The Dutch steamer Aldebaran which grounded on the Blenheim Shoal on the morning of April 26 last, and was only lefloated on Sunday afternoon last, came into Singapore yesterday, berthing at Section 7. She left Rotterdam on March 3 last and is bound for Manila, Hongkong and Shanghai.50 words
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Article167 1926-05-12 12 Sale of Salvaged Cargo. We understand that the work of removing the wreck at the Indo-China S. X. Co.'s str. Tungshing which was sunk near Black Point, Shanghai, on the morning of January 10 last aftei a .ollision with the C.P.S.S. liner Empress oi Asia, is167 words
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Article140 1926-05-12 12 Higher Bid bj i olumbia Pacific Line. Washington, Apr. 28. That the United States Shipping Board] has decided to eliminate the government from commercial shipping and ownership on the Pacific at th< earliest possible date was disclosed to-day by Chairman O'Connor. With the sale of the five140 words
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Article163 1926-05-12 12 W -»rldvv ide Plans. A pn di< tion has been made by men of long experienci thai German ships will be operating noon m rej ulai genera] carp trades out >f N< w Vorl I poi ts of Indi Straits Settlements, Java. I hina, Japan, 1 1 Philippines,163 words
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Article200 1926-05-12 12 Sequel m a Presentation. A verj pleasant function took place at the Shanghai offices of the China Naviga- I tion Company on April 26th, when Mr. T.l H. R. Shaw, head of the Shanghai office of Messrs. Butterfield and Swire, agents of the C. Co., made pre200 words
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Article20 1926-05-12 12 (By Courtesy of the Government Health Officer). For the iv.---*-- four hours ending mid- nigli! Mac 10th. JGHFDGH20 words
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Article25 1926-05-12 12 Reuter cabla of April 6th. from Rangoon stated thai Lieutenant Herschend loped to sail foi Bangkok on April 9 with lis dismantled aeroplane for repairs].25 words
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Advertisement353 1926-05-12 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia.) I FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tona) and MALABAR (4,512 tons.) Tht s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins de Luxe, single berth cabins, swimming353 words
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Advertisement164 1926-05-12 12 HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINE. (Incorporated m Germany). Tne undernoted are the Company'a intended fixtures. OUTWARDS Far HONGKONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Due Singapore. PREUSSEN June 1 ERMLAND June 29 HOMEWARDS For .E.N'OA. ROTTERDAM AND HAMBURG. v OLDENBURG May 12 SA VRLAND May 28 j Limited Accommodation for pa^er.gers. v Loads for Valencia. 8164 words
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Advertisement636 1926-05-12 12 SINGAPORE -NEW YORK SERVICE OF THE NEDERLAND STEAMSHIP COMPANY. "ROTTERDAM UjOVD 4 Sailings on fixed dates via Suez to Xew fork, Boston and Phil For shipping orders and inf rmation apply to: INTERN MIONALE TREIMI r STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPY "NEDERLAND" (NEDERLAND ROY^ MAIL LINE, "ROTTERDAM LLOYD" ROYAL MALL LINE SAILINGS FROM636 words
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Miscellaneous679 1926-05-12 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lem bin g and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6 p.m.679 words
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Advertisement599 1926-05-12 13 y« JH. s Lme. Aden Amur Maru M a Beira, Deiagoa Bay. Durban r_ Hurban, r. P e g Tow n y S^ Rio tClucgoM.ru May 18 May 19 and Bu_;os Aires. +t a pi_+_ w r, r^, cob mb o, Bombay. £2 ff" Rangoon. Ca.cutt. vi. P_n_,. t Sanuki599 words
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Advertisement419 1926-05-12 13 JHNbI steamship une PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE 38 Days to BOSTON 41 Days to NEW YORK OILBURNERS. NO COAL DUST. NO CINDERS. ABSOLUTE CLEANLINESS. via Colombo, Port Said, Alexandria, Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. From New York these fine new liners continue on Round the World, returning to Singapore m 110419 words
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Advertisement526 1926-05-12 13 Kerr Steamship Co.. Inc.. 44. BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND RI.S. SILVERFIR r_ em +*> m.s. SILVERELM £ue Ma* 29 For rates and other particuU-, .pply:_ GUTHR E &CQ Amenta:— Singapore and Pa«a. f KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CD ",OT526 words
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Article1392 1926-05-12 14 There > no section of Australia about which smh misconception exists as the North.m Territo-y, that vast stretch of country, ovei 500,000 square miles m extent. lying directly north of trr State of South Australia and sandwiched m between Queensland on one side and Western Australia on1,392 words
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Article236 1926-05-12 14 Nation Made Lax bj Climate. "Your em ronment, your climate, your fa i d, y »ur tobacco, all te id to make you English a peopk of moderate nergy," said »r. B. 1.. R< i1 1 ian director of the Hobo College Chicago recently. "In America," he236 words
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Article93 1926-05-12 14 Programme of drills up to and for .May 1 6th. Wednesday. 12th. 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, S.V.F. Ambulance; Drill Hall. Band, Eura sian Company- 1.30 p.m. Farrei Range, Interpori Team. Friday, I lth.- 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, Band; Machine Gun Pltn., Practice Garrison Sports; S.R.E, (v), Practice93 words
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Advertisement193 1926-05-12 14 lIIAAAA! KORRENGZAL OINTMENT ■Bill ll II I" FOR WOUNDS, SORES, AND ALL SKIN DISEASES. H llllilll GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE H Ulf|| FOR COUGHS, COLDS, AND STOMACH COMPLAINTS. V-^^^^v.v_^^V-V-V-v_^^^v_v- r V-■-V■v_v_V-V_v_v_v_v_^^^vwv_ss The Best Battery For Your Car ji —AND IT COSTS YOU LESS TO OWN IT \> We sell Willard Charged193 words
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Advertisement507 1926-05-12 14 I?§ what the eminent m LONDON ANALYSTS Jm We have received and examined ;i -ai §fr I Water from Messrs. IRAMROZ Co I C lm and nave found i( to be of uii dt !n N M I P 111 til factory quality m every respect. f^-MOzl^^ II has evidenl,507 words
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Advertisement39 1926-05-12 14 be* I betb 1. Btlltfi I :i you pure! contain no riui i U <l, Bl B 11 ii •bi >'.;* I tOllt Ul 1 I I when you l. c I i will b onlj you will go t. >■..39 words
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Article529 1926-05-12 15 ERASER CO EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS TUESDAY, MAY Ilth tf f af-£-_ £t_S_ va,ue marked.J aoiiars unle_s otherwise Asam Knmbanjf «i bu ers s «''ers Batang p adan gj M 60. c.d. rtitam Tin 4 78 Idris 1$) 1-42% i. 47% Kamunting' (i) }ii s*>s 6d Kinta529 words
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Article95 1926-05-12 15 The Hague, May 4. The saltpetre shed at the Rhine Harbour at Rotterdam has been burnt out. The fire .brigade was powerless though using 41 hoses. 5 steam pumps and 8 hand pumps The damage amounts to ono million guilders. The gas generator exploded when by95 words
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Article25 1926-05-12 15 Private credits S m.s. •> 4 .7 ~J Xew York, demand -V, Credits 90 days l *Jj Bank of England' Rate Sovereign. Bank Buying. 85425 words
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Article228 1926-05-12 15 Tin LOO Tons Gambier •'•'•-•> Pepper White JJ"JJ Hake Tap. oca B_ 1 r. OOH Pearl Sago Small 5 Copra Copra Sundried Opium. Benares ant. nor Rice, Liang Hin Chaj Mark Red Eagle (New) on Rice, Siam o.d No 1 1™ Rice. Rangoon Blntan o„-J Rice, Rangoon Sio.a 2^\228 words
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Article61 1926-05-12 15 May Ilth. 12 o'clock noon pec Buyers Sellers K.fe.S. equal to Standard Q C P ?pot 78 79% Standard R.S.S. on render May 7:< 79^. •> June 7^i. 79 July-Sept. 77a. 78 Oct.-Dec 77 771.. rone of Market: Dull. Latest Cable:— London Spm Sheet 23«61 words
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Article262 1926-05-12 15 Sees. Bruce and McGregor (Taiping) Nawng Pet I'm. Hours run 122; Yardage treated 5,525; Ore won 120 pks Phin Soon Tin, Hours worked 122- Yard age treated 25,090; Ore won 670.10 nks bees. Brown, Phillip, and Stewart (Fan*)' Menglembu Lode, Mill 233 pks- Estimated Revenue $19,100.262 words
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Article195 1926-05-12 15 I I MACPHAIL CO., LTD'S REPORT. Kubber.-Loc a £fig* ni ,L I Jm- London tiU. Local L33U non tons sold). v Rubbers. Share- am 4mII j 3.17% and United .Malaccas at 2.90 295 |Ltan Simpans haw buyers at 1.90 \f oris at anri Connemaras at 2.80 Ulu195 words
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Article22 1926-05-12 15 Paris 155.375; Hem fork 1j8544; Brussels 157.625; Amsterdam 12. 1125; Kilau 121JC; Bombay Is 8 Ul6d; Yokohama [s 11 i-:;_d22 words
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Article305 1926-05-12 15 \Nh;it i! Means lor GraM Kritain Sir, I have met no American, snd i j tish who tealis the nature of th aental debt t< the Id U Sti b lUe su «_uiaotically sh. tldei 4 tn n,i X!: u furtfci demands pend- :t -well that the305 words
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Advertisement346 1926-05-12 15 jl Assets Over $6,500,000, S.C. l l^ *''''-**»r____^|^^ I THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSDRANI. Otr^ B**8 I HEAD OmCM__, -J-2ZT S r 8 ll* Company has _0,000 deposited with aEL, ft__ "J™" °™CE 32 Old Jewry. EC I ATTRACTS PLAN, n. *^s_S_S_** ™*a*L- USBUKANCE. |||j south .^sfißr BRITISH ""WWT. LIMITED.346 words
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Advertisement861 1926-05-12 15 I BANKING. YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK LIMITED. —Established 1880— C Tf i uily S S' r b p c d V.100,000.000 Reserve Fund V.86,500,000 President: K. Kodama Esq. Vice-Pres,d t nt: R- Ichinomiya, Esq If n^ DIRECTORS. 8q Baron if I Pt X'K Mo^ mi Esq. X t" Iw ak1 X861 words
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Advertisement39 1926-05-12 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A. D. *****. FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee-Administration Bonds Singapore Representatives—Messrs. BARLOW CO. Messrs. HARRISONS. BARKER i CO.. LTD CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.39 words
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Article1564 1926-05-12 16 SECOND DAY'S EVENTS. Despite an overcast sky line weather again favoured the Spring Race meeting yesterday and there was a large attendance at tho course whilst H. E. The Governor and Lady Gnillemard, H. E. Sir T. Frasei and Miss Fraser and a number <»:' other weß-known1,564 words
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Article31 1926-05-12 16 S.R.C. vs. k.E's. ■The above first division league fixture was not played yesterday, tho S.R.C. failing to turn up although thoy were informed that tho match was to bo played.31 words
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Article40 1926-05-12 16 Orama. one of the fastest racehorses m South Australia, was attacked three times by a shark m the water recently. Th" mare was not injured as tho monster, which is reported to be 12ft. lone-, missed its mark ach time.40 words
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Article1375 1926-05-12 16 The cricket on the Padang on Saturday afteinoon was of a very varied character. There were achievements an both sides reflecting the best m cricket; there were also some very bad mistakes. It is impossible to enumerate all the incidents having a vei> definite bearing on the result,1,375 words
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Article119 1926-05-12 16 [Reuter's Service.] Tia- following games had to bi abandoned and left drawn, no play being possible on the second and third days owing to ram: \t Worcester: Wsorcestei made 223 (M. Foster 58 and Jewell 67), to which Somerset replied with 11 for two wicket s. \t Birmingham:119 words
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Article104 1926-05-12 16 THE AUSTR ALIANS TOUR. LIFELESS SECOND DA. M.AINST SURREY. Reuter's S< rvice.l London, Ma> ia. Rain dela\ od Ihe _t.ni n the i i Sui :■< trie Australiai p at thi Ih al i il! 0 p ni. There were on a thousand spec. I ators present and as the104 words
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Article108 1926-05-12 16 THE FINAL ARRANGEMENTS. Arrangements have now been completed m cemnection with the visil of the Hongkong cricket team to Malaya, and the following programme has been approved by the S.S and F.M.S. Clubs: Wednesday, May 2(>th. Hongkong team i\\n- to arrive. Saturday and Sunday, May 29th and ..Oth.108 words
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Article53 1926-05-12 16 Null ers Cop. The following have qualified: Lieut. A. E. Barlow, H. Smith. J. Millar, K. Tyreman, C. H. Pickworth. H. K. Stevens. To qualify for the last two places the following have to return a further card of nine holes (stroke): C. Rathborn, G. B. Brewster,53 words
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Advertisement282 1926-05-12 16 WHEN YOU SAY I 'THE BEST THAT MONEY CAN BIV jl 1 j STEINWAY. S. MOUTRIE AND CO., LTD "■"■"-"■"•"■"-"■W'a'.'-'a'a'a 1 i WWVVVtfVVVtfW\*VW%%r\VW*A VWAftA t# J w. a _F _r _t. tkUm^^^ •I VJomo^* »°y^y. lack the facilities or «hr ?^t?T^TSSSB inclination to mix then- j I^P^ themselves. theaeCocktaiU y;*,V.v.:282 words
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