The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 6 December 1926
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Title Section13 1926-12-06 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, S.S., MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1926. NO. 11,97013 words
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Article299 1926-12-06 1 Mr. Miles Lampson has addressed Chinese merchants disclaiming any intention of Britain to interfere in Chinese affairs Page 9. Many opinions by Press and Politicians are being expressed just now regarding affairs in China. The general trend of these is that there should be no interference with299 words
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Article1158 1926-12-06 1 Thady O'Meehan looked wistfully ovef the rows of rough desks in front of him and out ol' the little window that gave him a sun-w aimed view of the wide istelstlldded hay. Try as he might ht could not concentrate on his task of instructing t the thirty1,158 words
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Advertisement227 1926-12-06 1 l LDINGS jl I SOIAPTOL SOAP i pot TOILET PURPOSES. S 1 s ssV.V. sV v%VA WWVWWV I RAFFLES HOTEL Thursday, 9th Dec. Dinner Dansant 8.15 p.m. Guest Night Sea View Hotel ((Dinners will be served in the Ball Room). For reservations phone 2923. J. WILLIAMS, Manager. In tht- quiet227 words
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Advertisement200 1926-12-06 1 77/£ 7a/ci/m Poa;^r for FOK ANTISEPTIC AND FRAGRANT. j LEAVES A DELIGHTFUL FEELING OF FRESHNESS AFTER USE. i THE CfiOWN PERFUMERY CO. LTLX LONDON. PA*IS NEW YORJT. 1 Jb Agents: WILLIAM GOSSA6E Sons., Ltd., 55, Robinson Road. 5 AFTER-DINNER DANCING EVERY TUESDAY jj > THURSDAY J AND SATURDAY. I T200 words
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Advertisement128 1926-12-06 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. 4711— Page 11. New films at the Aihamhra Page 2. Whiteawav's for Christmas toys— Page S. Go to Kelly and Walsh for the children s annuals Page 2. John Little's stock the 1927 model A.J>. motor-cycles— Page B. Robinson and Co. have a large supply W children's garments—128 words
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Advertisement14 1926-12-06 1 /iVi'.W.V.WAV.V.V.V.V.V.- f SWALLOW AMELIAS \l ■j AFTERNOON TEA j BISCUITS. j! W.V.W.V.,,'J', .W.V.W.V. ,'J'14 words
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Miscellaneous124 1926-12-06 1 THE WEEK. High Water. 10.30 a.m.. 11.44 p.m. Hijrh Water. Malacca, 8.00 a.m.. 8.00 pan. Tuesday, Ith. High Water. 11.." a.m. High Water. Malacca. 8.30 a.m.. 8.40 pjn. Straits Trading Co. Mtg., Collyer Quay. 12. B.M.A. At Home. Medical College, 4.45. Lecture. Sir Ronald K".-"-- 5.45. li'. dnesday, 9U High124 words
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Article404 1926-12-06 2 MR QOATES*S "LITTLE COBBER.' Hana Andersen might have written the storj oi a great Minister of State, and his affection f. a tittk crippled boy; but it i> n fa.-, story. The great Minister oi Star,- is Mr. J. G, Coates, Prime Minister of New404 words
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Article206 1926-12-06 2 1 1,*****0 CINEMA COMBINE. MUSSOLINI'S HELP FOB ITALIAN Signoi M issohnj has intervened in dramatj Fashion to save the Italian cinema industry from falling into the hands of An eri an film producers. has ordered the Unione Cinematografl J a tana, a film producing trust, the S >ciet< \nonima Steffano206 words
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Advertisement163 1926-12-06 2 fMjti iHe Latest in Toilet ■SS BONNIE B" W_ i 3M ture, delicately perfili jojk E fumed in Narcisse. Hiyjfl Medical Hall THE HAPPY VALLEY LTD. The Town Amusement CENTRE MALAY OPERA, CINEMA. SIDE SHOWS AMUSEMENTS. v Mdm. \W School of DANC^G For children and youn„ ladies in Character, A163 words
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Advertisement237 1926-12-06 2 Victoria Theatre COMING London Musical Comedy Co. "MADEMOISELLE from ARMENTIERES" and THE TALKING PICTURE PAVILION From Friday, 3rd. to Thursday/ 9th. December. INTERNATIONAL NEWS. THE LATEST PATHE GAZETTE. A GREAT PICTURE FOR EVERYBODY. j 9 Reels. Starring that Marvellous Actor RUDOLPH SCHILDKRAIjIT. A powerful heart drama of the modern generation.237 words
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Advertisement207 1926-12-06 2 TWO TOPPING PICTURES EACH AN ATTRACTION aT^N From Monday, 6th., to Sunday. 12th. nt<*v mh TsE LF AT THE mt)er ALHAMBRa They are both First National specials and the Beat Presented: In the Second Show at 9 p.m A GEORGE FITZMAURICE PRODUCTION DE 1 \v (|r DRAMATIC POWER From the207 words
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Article112 1926-12-06 3 SMALLER CRICKET BALL PROPOSAL. Approval in Australia. London, Nov. 23. Ml lboume. Australian ericketers are greatly interested in the proposal that there should be a smaller ball. Most of those who have had experience in first-class cricket are of the opinion that it would benefit the game. Mr.112 words
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Article74 1926-12-06 3 Xozu and Matsukawa beat R. G. Cooper and Smith. o—6, 6—3, 6—4. Ho; i Hye and Choon Leung beat Murakami and Ichigawa, 6 l, 6 l. Kleinman and Paterson beat Chee Tong and (how Tat, 7—5, 6—l. Ladies Singles. Mrs. Rule beat M'iss White 6—2, 6 o. Miss74 words
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Article47 1926-12-06 3 INTERNATIONAL TENNIS FEDERATION. Re- Admission of Germany Favoured in U.S. Lend Hi, Nov. 22. New York.— Tlie American Dax'is Cup Committee has voted in favour of the readmission of Germany ii> the International 1 awn Tennis Federation, and also to the Davis Cup Competiticn. Times of Ceylon,47 words
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Article102 1926-12-06 3 RESIDENTIAL QUALIFICATION. Manchester. A meeting of the Rugby League Council deferred the discussion on the agreement between Australia and New Zealand regarding the two-year residential qualification for Rugby Union players desirous '»f jf.ining League Clubs. It appointed a sub-Committee to meet the New Zealanders and t<> discuss102 words
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Article28 1926-12-06 3 London. Nov. 28. The All Blacks beat Keighley by 21 points to 3 in a match played to-day under Rugby League auspices.— Times of Ceylon.28 words
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Article46 1926-12-06 3 London, Nov. 24. In the Rugby County Championship Middlesex beat Surrey by three points to nil, at Richmond. Devonport Services drew with the Army, each side scoring eleven points. Cornwall beat the Maoris by six points to three, at Falmouth. Times of Ceylon,46 words
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Article143 1926-12-06 3 Old Rafflosians Beat S.C.C. A.' The match between the Old Rafflesians and S.C.C. 'A,' played on the Raffles School ground on Friday, resulted in a win for the Old Rafflesians by six goals to one. V. Arathoon (2), R. C. Oehlers (2), G. Towers, and H. G. Stack being143 words
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Article53 1926-12-06 3 Round m 74 at Sixty J London, Nov. 24. On the Mid-Surrey Course Edward Blackwell won the Veteran's Golf Tournament for players over GO years. He had a wonderful round of 74. Over 36 hcles, R. de Montmorency won the competition for players whose ages are between53 words
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Article204 1926-12-06 3 MATCH AGAINST RAJPUTANA DRAWN. The match between the M.C.C- and Rajputana, at Ajmer was drawn. Scores: Kajputana. Ist Innings. K. G. Pardeshi, c Gilligan, b Geary 11 B. E. Kapadia, c Leyland, b Geary 0 Maharajah of Dungarpur, c Sandham, b Geary 30 P. Vithal, c Chichester-Constable,204 words
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32 1926-12-06 3 FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION DEFEATS ARMY. London, Nov. 24. In a soccer match a Football Association XL beat an Army XL by 5 goals to 4 at Shorncliffe. Last year the Army won 9—o.32 words
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Article45 1926-12-06 3 Win Soccer: Lose Rugger, London, Nov. 22. Swansea beat Cambridge University in a rugby football match by thirteen points to nine. London, Nov. 22. In a friendly soccer match Chelsea lost to Cambridge University by 5 goals to 2.— Times of Ceylon.45 words
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Article198 1926-12-06 3 RAILWAY PLAN IN MANCHURIA. (By courtesy of Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Dec. 2. it is stated than an extensive railway plan is now being drafted in order to prevent Chinese from constructing the Peking-Muk-den Railway which was planned by China. TAX SYSTEM TO BE MODIFIED. As the outcome198 words
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Advertisement55 1926-12-06 3 EXCLUSIVE State Express methods of manufacture are totally different from all others and are exclusive to 4YDDECC r VIRGINIA CIGARETTES ARDATH TOBACCO CO LTD. LONDON. Sin gapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Straits S«ttlam«nta) n Can you improve a BOILED EGG? Try putting I in a few drops of55 words
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Advertisement506 1926-12-06 3 J^vkv.wbv^.v.v.v.v.v.%v.\wy\ VAVWWWWWWWVVV^vvwvy jtfir YE^ —THE SIGN ;I I^EXTRAQUALTY^ OF < :j flf QUALITY 5 Follow The Lead OP THE I Wise Ford Owner CI 1 A A J Sole Agents V I MALAYAN MOTORS, j 209-212, Orchard Road. ■j" (Proprietors WEARNE Bros., Ltd •rtVL AVA%WiVAV.V/AVAV.ViVAV/iV.V.V > V. .V. V.V.V. V.W.506 words
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Article3696 1926-12-06 4 STEPHEN DONOGHUE - STEPHEN DONOGHUE by CHAPTER 2i. The question was by no means an easy one to answer. -She told me m confidence, Man* sam. -1 had do right to mention it, M* Shane. "No, but I'd like to know why she told vou," Shane insisted. Robert Arkwriglrt thought il3,696 words
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Article437 1926-12-06 4 GHOSTI.i RIDES IN WINDSOR PARK. Legend has keen busy recently with the name of "Heme, th< Hunt r" al Windsor. His ghost is alleged to have keen seen ridI ing through tin Home Park, and his horn has been heard more than once in the night437 words
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Advertisement211 1926-12-06 4 Zt It is Not the >fe g| Quantity of Food K M We Eat, but whit R JHI k ff We Digest and I fc Assimilate that T H Nourishes the Body 3 m^ When the stomach and organs of an( nutrition are disordered, and the mod ea w\ Vj211 words
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Article516 1926-12-06 5 Tasteless Drug. RELAPSES LESS FREQUENT. Wembley is the only exhibition in this country that one can at all compare with the vast exhibition that has been held this year at Dusseldorf to consider matters effecting public health, social studies, sport. From the standpoint of medical science the516 words
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Article315 1926-12-06 5 BRILLIANT CEREMONY IN FLORENCE. Florence, Oct. 24. To-day the wedding of Madame Tetrazzini was celebrated in Florence in the private chapel of the Church of Santa Maria in Campo, when the famous singer, now in her fifty-third year, was married to Signor Pietro Vetnati, who is thirty-two,315 words
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Advertisement467 1926-12-06 5 YOURSELF H >()U want it well done' is the Dunlop motto, > I "i so tiuy grow their own rubber, spin their own 5 j A i I ram weave it into cord iabnc, and even cut > s S j and make the very moulds and tools they use.467 words
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Advertisement543 1926-12-06 5 Household Insects** I mj(J\_ TNSECTS are man's enemies. bearing flies and mosquitoes. It is I MSSm IDo not sit idly by and allow economy to use Flit and avoid dis- insects to bring diseases into ease. Flit is clean, easy to use and I your home —to poison your harmless543 words
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Article1073 1926-12-06 6 Players Who Resent Candid PRAISE AND DISPRAISE. I was told the other evening that a young actress was furious with me for an adverse criticism I had written about her performance in a certain play. She went from friend to friend exclaiming that she could not imagine1,073 words
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Article166 1926-12-06 6 TWO MISSIONARY LADIES SHOT. N'anhsui'hott. An., \<\. IS. Our days of comparative quiet were rudely interrupted recently, wlien una st the mission residences, occupied by four single ladies, was entered by burglars. Theii ligdit was seen and Miss Williams, who investigated, ran directly into one of theShanghai Times - 166 words
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Advertisement80 1926-12-06 6 WHITEAWAYS I TOY BAZAAR OPEN DAILY 8-30 a.m. To 5-30 p.m blecrankaetioiithere- MINIATURE TABLE RAILWAY SE^ kc^rLt PRICE $18 each. PRICES $5.95, $7.50 and 510.50. PRICE $15 each. thoi ignored fighting for the lead. This PRICE 82.50 box. A clever attractive little pull toy action toy is a great favourite80 words
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Advertisement225 1926-12-06 6 "COME LET I g Utttgg ■I %n/ I X Is*——* Have vou ever. da\ aju t d;i\ S >^M|^lhMSMßaMM|||M|MM^MJ^^^ impulse, tasted oi flrf/5 »rAte* the jo> -j w| jf ji ff IS Ei3 fe^^Z* giving you mdli- \&F^kO WsW****^^ you ha\e "OLDSMOBII.i; six 3,f vou can find a car in225 words
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Article723 1926-12-06 7 Australian Firm's Unsuccessful Action. "PURCHASER WOULD NOT BE DECEIVED." Messrs the Federal Milk Proprietary Ltd. were unsuccessful in their Supreme Court action in which they sought an injunction against the Societa Commissicnaria di Esportazionc 2 di Importazione to restrain them from selling condensed milk in tins under723 words
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Article402 1926-12-06 7 Kuala Lumpur Races. SECOND DAY'S RESULTS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, D^c 4. The second day's racing of the amateur meeting was held on Saturday there being a good attendance and some interesting racing. Rain interfered with the racing after the sixth race. Lady Guillemard kindly presented402 words
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Article429 1926-12-06 7 American Scientist's Experiment. New York, Oct. 21. Dr. W. I). Coolidge, Assistant Director of the General Electric Company's Research Laboratory at Schenectady, described last night at the Franklin Institute at Philadelphia some experiments with a new vacuum tube in which a current of 350,000 volts is used.429 words
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Advertisement305 1926-12-06 7 LN ESS CARDS. f vMBER MANSIONS. P*jT! \BI E TOPS. FLOORING, <* Ki HIES, Etc. ivr.vPOKE CASKET CO. Merchants." hoM "5. hireT THE [AT k MOTOR CAR CO. bard I** 69b Bukit Til B Mr s\, q 1801 and 109 pOfl HIRE. less 20 per cent. -Hi as OVYLEY $2.50305 words
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Advertisement799 1926-12-06 7 NOTICES. THE STRAITS TRADING CO., LTD. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) NOTICE is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of The Straits Trading Company, Limited, will be held at the Company's Registered Orhce, Ocean Building, Collyer Quay, Singapore, on Tuesday, 7th December, 1926, at Noon, for the purpose of799 words
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Advertisement9 1926-12-06 7 THE NAVY'S CHOICE LV^ ORIGINAL 1 PLYMOUTH Obtainable Everywhere.9 words
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Advertisement693 1926-12-06 7 1 NOTICES. THE EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRALASIA AND CHINA TELEGRAPH CO.. LTD. I Incorporated in England). CHRKTMAS^mTinEW YEAR GREETING TELEGRAMS. From the 15th December up to midnight on Thursday the 30th December, Christmas and New Year Greeting Telegram.. ill be a.cept3d at all '-Cable and Telegraph Office.! throughout Malaya (except Kelantan693 words
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Advertisement287 1926-12-06 7 i is s^J| HI llliHbk lllilf IIIiIiIIiII UIBJIH Monopole Champagne From the famous house of HEIDSIECK COEstablished in 1785 Obtainable at all Retail Wine For the Malay Peninsula. Katz Bros., Ltd. SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. The only Murning Daily In Malaya; I live "news" paper 50-40 columns of newt daily, also287 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article70 1926-12-06 8 CHERXIAVSKY Nov 5, at I'.'. St. Ed-mund's-terrace, Regent':- Park, to Elspeth, witV <•'' •Inn horniavsky, son. DE SAUSMAREZ Nov. 1. in Guernsey, to Alice, wife of Capt. H. G. T. de Sausmarez, R.A., -.i'. DICKSON N'ov. B, at Oxford, t>> Maud Mael, wife of Eric Ayton Dickson, Malayan <70 words
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Article38 1926-12-06 8 JOLLY-CROCKER On December Ist, L926, by the Rex. B. <'. Roberts, John William, son of Capt. and Mrs. A. E. Jolly, of Sydney, Aus tralia, ti> Elinor Louise, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I'. Crocker, Chellaston, DerSy, England.38 words
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Article1056 1926-12-06 8 The news which has come down from Sian-fu, which is far in the interior in Shensi where the Kuominchun has been engaged with a section of the Northern Allied forces, is dt<descriptive of a great deal which, is occurring* throughout China. In this particular case a certain number of foreigners1,056 words
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Article437 1926-12-06 8 DISTINGUISHED MALARIA EXPERT'S VISIT. Two distinguished members of the medical j profession. Colonel Sir Ronald Bees, Director-in-Chief of the Ross Institute and Hospital for Tropical Diseases and a well-known authority Ml Sia'aria; Professor A. Bost.ockHill. until his retirement a few years ago, l one of the leading-437 words
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Article65 1926-12-06 8 Lad;. GuiUemard accompanied by Mr. W A. Woods and Mies Avetoom left by the I mail train last right foi Kuala Lumpur. She e\pe>-t~ to return in about week. The following visitors are staying at Government House. Prof,— or A. Bostock Hill, M.S.. H.D., Commander' L.A.W. Spooner, R.K.65 words
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Article89 1926-12-06 8 At 1.45 p.m. on Prides lest, the in u of Had Mohamed. a Tamil money-changei with business at 6a. Batters Load, was entered by three I bim se who r bbed him of cash to th< value of (1,627.17. Two of the robbere made good theii escape, but89 words
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Article54 1926-12-06 8 By courtesy of Messrs. Mncphail end I pany we learn that the price of rubber in London on Saturday, ace rdtng to quotetions by Messrs. Henry Gardner and Company, Were: London standard sheet, spot in warehouse, is. 6%d. L. ndon standard sheet, cXf. January shipment is. tP-d.54 words
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Article84 1926-12-06 8 WAI.KEK DEI EA IS II.dWKRS. New York, \)v* 1. Mickey Walker won the middleweight championship by defeating Tige* Flowers Walker won on p< ints, the tight going th« lowers was knoekod down twice, Ottce .n the first and again in the ninth rounds, but he maintained a furb84 words
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Article48 1926-12-06 8 Seven persons were killed and four injured in the explosion of a boiler i the Zapotc Rice Mill at BftCOor, Cavite. p. I on the ISth ult. The explosion wa« heard for many miles around and completely wrecked the place. The toaster win caused by excessive steam pressure-48 words
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Article366 1926-12-06 8 The Cardosa Troph, A KA(>; oi lllK| The fire* m conditions publish ..'thrills right hands barred, a winds, the amateui n-sultant barn I heroic thirsts test spent n!t! At a few mini*. anchored n ai tb gun the boats i p Ka,.h».,n. .1,. rothy, June. .1 DoiHia. Luckily it366 words
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Article25 1926-12-06 8 I fc n Northern Di i j resulted in «T« am I landers bj M I F [Thißistb Ml Mack* ire Great Britain.]25 words
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Article26 1926-12-06 8 The bocfce; lan and Selangoi l ri aooa m oani ine oinf by six foi l nns in which th land «ho< at erefj26 words
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Advertisement163 1926-12-06 8 > -THE CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S" J Cwwvwwwwwwvwai^^ ji WELCOME CHANGE FOR TOMORROW'S BREAKFAST. jj ATTQTT? ATTAIVT all O 1 JLiixJuXxlX^ HENS' EGGS i (WEIGHING ABOUT 2 OZS. EACH) aT m a j DENNY'S FAMOUS IRISH BACON. j: Oold Storage Orchard Road. V.'.V.'.V.V.V.W.V.WAV.W.V ■.v.%v.v.v.v.v.v.v.*.v.v.v.v.%< < s •I Model H.:». 3.49163 words
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Advertisement40 1926-12-06 8 i Parfums de Luxe :j OOTY 5 Rose Jacqueminot EAU DE COTY J 5 to be had from all dealers j 3 Dupire Brothers. j —A Sole Agents THE BORNEO COMPANY, un Singapore. Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh. and Teluk Anson.40 words
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LLOYD GEORGE ON CHINA.
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228 1926-12-06 9 fun laments! rights o| every ■.■•mu nation." declared rj -peaking at Bradford. Great Britain see justice S Austen ChamlK rlai.n'H ise of Commons, bul reat press ui e was being tl* (J vernment do someand provocative. al the record of Western a w aa indeed Mack228 words
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Article151 1926-12-06 9 tenter's Service.] London, Dec. .">. thai the present movement N>' ruiiism not Bolshevism 111 article in the Observer hamberlain is besieged idvice and panic counsels irged to rely i n the gunboat the national popular move- j whom, while protecting! 1 tin most demonstrate she i y151 words
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Article361 1926-12-06 9 BRITISH AND GERMAN CO-OPERATION. INCREASING CREDIT INSURANCE. Reuter's Service. I-ondon, Dec. 3. Fi\e leading German industrialists, representing the German Federation of Industries and headed by Dr. Duisberg, President of the Federation, arrived in London this morning and began the conference with representatives of the Federation of British361 words
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Article190 1926-12-06 9 COUNSELS BITTER SARCASM. Reuters Service. 1 Somerville, Dec. ">- The jury acquitted Mrs. Hall and her two brothers, the accused in the Hall-Mills murder case. Despite the frenzied efforts and denunciation- of prosecuting Counsel Simpson, all the accused in the Hall-Mills trial were released to-day after Justice190 words
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Article149 1926-12-06 9 Wash inert m, Dec. 5. There has been great curiousity to learn something definite about the naval situation in the Pacific four years ago since Admiral Robinson recently refused to give evidence in regard to state secrets which, according to the <iefer.ee, justified Doheny the multi-millionaire149 words
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Article31 1926-12-06 9 Paris, Dec. S. Le Matin has news from Moscow that fifty persons were killed and 500 injured by an earthquake which destroyed the Caucasian village of Kapli.31 words
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Article123 1926-12-06 9 NO INTERFERENCE BY GOVERNMENT. PROBABLE BOLIVIAN CONCESSION. [Renter's Service. l N. w York. I)e<!. 4. It is announced at Washington that the Department of Justice will not interfere in the rubber pool plan under the anti-trust laws. It is learned that the Consul-Genera 1 in Bolivia has123 words
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Article182 1926-12-06 9 I.S. DEFENCE PROBLEM. [Reuter's Service.] Washington, Dec. 1. A warning against '"blindly deluding ourselves" "ii the subject of national defence was sounded by Mr. Dwight F. Davis, Secretary of War. in his annual report. He says that there has been only a partial J execution of the182 words
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Article96 1926-12-06 9 [Reuter's Service.] Mexico City, Dec L The c mmittee of the Mexican Senate, which is considering the proposed law requiring at least so per rent, of the employees of all concerns doing business in Mexico to be Mexicans, has decided to amend the bill so that foreign96 words
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Article107 1926-12-06 9 New York Dec. 4. According to the New York Time.- a stockmarket coup, requiring courage resourcefulness and secret iveness, has been inaugurated by a number of leading Chicago operators, wh" have been purchasing Baldwin locomotives for some time past at rising prices. The pool already is credited107 words
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Article97 1926-12-06 9 Delhi, Dec. 4. Sir Basil Blackett, Finance Member, addressing the European Association, denied the allegation that the agriculturist, whether a producer or landless labourer, had suffered any net financial less by the Government's decision to stabilise the rupee at Is. 6d. On the contrary, the agriculturist97 words
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Article51 1926-12-06 9 London, Dec. 3. A message from Port Said states that the British Advocate, from Abadan to Swansea, and the French steamer Cap Padaran. from Havre to Haiphong, collided in the Suez roads. Both vessels were damaged. [The Cap Padaran is one of the Chargeurs Reunis vessels].51 words
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Article13 1926-12-06 9 The Standard Oil Company's debenture issue was quickly over-subscribed.13 words
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Article139 1926-12-06 9 HORROCKSES AND OTHERS INVOLVED. BIG WRITING-DOWN OF CAPITAL. London, Dec. A. The bad cotton trade, aggravated by the fall in the price of cotton, the general strike i and the coal steppage, is said to be the cause of the loss of £375,000 for the year ended139 words
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Article210 1926-12-06 9 [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, Dec. 3. Reductions ranging from ss. to 10s. a ton are made in pithead coal prices, and a rapid reversion to pre-stoppage output is expected, j Approximately two-third- f the miners, 1 numbering about 750,0C0, are resuming work )n an eight hour210 words
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Article90 1926-12-06 9 [Reuter's Service.] Bukharest, Dec. 5. Queen Marie arrived from her tour of America and was met at the station by the King, members of the Government civil and military authorities. Their Majesties were loudly cheered by large crowds. I An eminent French surgeon. Professor Hartmann the90 words
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65 1926-12-06 9 [Reuter's Service 1 Paris, Dec. 3. After luncheon at the Quai d'Orsay, Sir Austen Chamberlain and M. Poincare had a cordial conversation. Sir Austen Chamberlain and M. Briand met and examined different problems of foreign policy, more especially those that appear on the agenda of the League65 words
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Article57 1926-12-06 9 [Reuter's Service.] Amsterdam, Dec. 3. In addition to orders recently placed with the Rotterdam Dry-dock Company for a 9,000-ton steamer of 8,000 h.p., the Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij have placed a similar order with the Nederlandsch Scheapsbouw Maatschappij, Amsterdam. Both vessels are for the Java Australian service and57 words
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Article71 1926-12-06 9 Reuter's Service. Geneva, Dec. 4. The United States Government have sent a new memorandum on opium and drugs to all signatory states of The Hague Opium Convention, drawing attention to the measures taken by the United States with a view to the due observance of71 words
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Article40 1926-12-06 9 London, Dec. 3. In the House of Commons, replying to Major L. Hore-Belisha (L., Devonport), Mr. Bridgeman (First Lord of the Admiralty) said that 878 men were employed on the construction of the Admiralty dockyard at Singapore.40 words
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Advertisement597 1926-12-06 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE I REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES: EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON, AND N. CONTINENT. Twice monthly service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre.) WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. PYRRHUS Marseilles, London, Rotterdam. Hamburg and Hull In Port LYCAON London, Rotterdam Hamburg597 words
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Advertisement543 1926-12-06 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England). PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. HOMEWARDS. s s CITY OF PEKIN Marseilles, London, Hamburg, Dunkirk, Havre and Liverpool In Port s.s. CITY OF TOKIO Marseilles, London, Hamburg, Havre and Liverpool Dec. 30 s.s. CITY543 words
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Advertisement415 1926-12-06 10 H i r JL f \MS w~ f BRITISH INDIA hAND APC AR LINES (Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAAL STEAM NAVIGATION (l LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government! OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. BONEWARDS For China and Japan. For Marseilles.415 words
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Advertisement57 1926-12-06 11 j^l j UJ v %/M n^n^. aa Br as nv 3^ to w w^A^ir r d^l W W dm d* m r>* J 7^ mW mW mm\\ i 3f m I I !m Ij v m m m^j f% BkWW) £3 WW asp" I M Representative for the Far East57 words
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Article127 1926-12-06 12 There would appear to be a good deal of congestion and delay in the handling of inward cargo at Port Swettenham.— M.M. Heavy gun pactice will take place from Fort Siloso on Dec. 13, 15, 17 at 7 a.m. ovei Western area. Shipmasters are warned acThe M. M.127 words
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Article506 1926-12-06 12 MARINERS OPINION. SUGGESTIONS FOR PREVENTION OF PIRACY. Interesting suggestions f r the prevention A piracy were made by a well-known maS-er-mariner, Captain R. M. de la Sala, in an nterview with a- representative of the S.C.M. Post. Captain de la Sala is .me of the oldest captains on506 words
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Article85 1926-12-06 12 Messrs. Lammert Bros. Hongkong on Nov. 18 sold by public auction, the wooden motor ship, Fook Sing, as she now lies off Cheung-sia-wan (Hong Kong harbour) the purchaser being Mr. Thu Tsak-fuk, at $6,000. The Fook Sing is a triple screw motor Vessel built, of teak.85 words
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Article96 1926-12-06 12 (By courtesy of the Government Health Office). For the twenty-four hours ending midnight Dec 3rd. Maximum shade temperature 85 F Minimum shade temperature 73 8 F Mean shade temperature 75.4 F Maximum sun radiation 125 F Minimum grass radiation 72 F Sea temperature 80 F Mean wet bulbLondon Opinion - 96 words
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Advertisement813 1926-12-06 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated in Australia.) FOR SYDNEY. MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the new motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer, trading to Australia. Cabins de Luxe, single813 words
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Advertisement347 1926-12-06 12 i RECORD upon RECORD tt) On Shell Lubricating Oils £vW-%%V.S% aW.WAV.V.W.V.V.W.V.VAVV -WAVA^ "SD^GAPORENEW YORK SERVICE OF THE NEDERLAND STEAMSHIP COMPANY. "ROTTERDAM j I()V;i AND HOLLAND AMERICA LINE Ckrgo is al*o acvept<id |p Philadelphia. Baltimore, and le I v and Canadian Inland Points on through Hills of l.adnFor shipping orderi and347 words
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Advertisement216 1926-12-06 12 LLOYD TRIESTINO NAY CO, (facets ra:< HOMEWARD SAILINGS Monthly lervice Brindis:. Ii i and Trie-i. via puns taking tst% through Bills of leading vant and Black v on the West oast ol M.V. ESQUIUNO Dec. V S.S. YENEZIA Jan.l M.V. ROMOLO OITWARI) SAILINGS. LOR HONGKONG, SHANdiI AMI J ROHOLO Dtc.216 words
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Miscellaneous628 1926-12-06 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembing and Kupntan (via Gemas and Jerantdt) every Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taip.ing, Penang and Kedah and lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6 P m628 words
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Miscellaneous88 1926-12-06 12 Victoria Dock Rompin, Will o' The Wisp. Keppei Harbour. King's Dock Nil. No. 1 Dock Helcion. No. 2 Dock Unio. PASSENGERS ARRIVED. Per Kuala:—Mr. I). MacLeod, Mr. White. head, Dr. A. K. Cosurave, Mr. E. N. W. Oliver, Mr. J. Carruthers, Mr. R. M. Robertson, Maj. Olive. Mr. A. Gordon88 words
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Advertisement529 1926-12-06 13 O. S. K. Line. nations. Steamers. Arrive D jam. Hamburg. Bremen. .i Cokaabo, Aden, Port 2| ABd S Maru I>ec. 20 Dec. 21 roar. Dar-es-Saiaam. lagoa Bav and Durban. t MeviVr. v n r^ ,*J T nexic o Maru Dec. 28 Dec 30 T,un. R lo >antos Utc 9 A529 words
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Advertisement392 1926-12-06 13 TRAm^COMFORT I"p&F^ini?NT'* l Ik Dollar President liners offer you luxurious travel comforts. All state-rooms are outside rooms, well-ventilated and cooled by electric fans. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each having an electric reading lamp. Staterooms with private bath predominate, all have hot and cold running water. The spacious392 words
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Advertisement421 1926-12-06 13 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc., tl, REAVER STREET, XEW YORK. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) General Agents. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE n,s. SILVERFIR J s.s. BORDEAUX MARU r4 e due Dec. 16 due Jan. 12 For rates and other particulars apply: GUTHRIE f() I T«n Agents: Singapore421 words
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Article383 1926-12-06 14 Singapore, Nov. 27. The prices quoted are generally hose current at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other markets there may be small variations. Beef steak (Round) Kati 52 Beef stew or curry do 48 Pork, lean do 64 Pork, lean and fat (lst quality) do 56 Mutton383 words
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Article140 1926-12-06 14 (Transocean Service copyright.) Berlin, Dec. 3. On Thursday the Reich Cabinet meeting discussed the forthcoming League Council session and according to the Berlin press defined the German attitude towards questions arising from Geneva, it also considered the proposed legislation against the export of war material from Germany. The140 words
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Article121 1926-12-06 14 Bombay, Nov. 18. A real good fight was seen last ni^ht, when a return contest between Seaman Hall' 10 st. 1 lb., and Milton Kubes, io st. <) lbs.,' took place over ten rounds at catchwei^hts! The bout was fought at a fast pace throughout. The121 words
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Advertisement192 1926-12-06 14 I j |»*^K^ From luxuriant pastures in Dorset S lK ;^^^^^^P^?7i:;. I and Somerset, in the very heart of > 5 m- -''"-Pi 1 the West Countr > Dairy industry j -C ;^^fe^^S 1 1 comes the SAFEST and MOST < SlSSi^M^-S| NOURISHING BABY FOOD in the >. > i«^^wttQTOyisg£->192 words
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Advertisement280 1926-12-06 14 iNtf r Economical Transportation "'j l*™S THE 1-TON TRUCK CHASSIS I $1375 ■5 (lßy^^^^*" BBS TeSI^ Standard equipment includes From i mi 4uj^fc and Rear fenders, engine hood, run ~jj and ignition switch and choke button nL^^B mile speedometer standard, kilometer < g£Mt£ m furnished optional at no extra charge.280 words
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Article15 1926-12-06 15 Bank demand BIS 25-32 Bank of England Rate 5 p.c. Sovereign. Bank Buying 8.5415 words
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Article186 1926-12-06 15 Opium, Benares unt. 4,000 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 830 Rice, Siam old No. 1 330 Rice, Rangoon Bintan 260 Rice, Rangoon Sioka 256 Rioe, Siam Broken No. 1 220 Rioe, Siam Broken No. 2 200 Rice, Siam Glutinous No. 1 360 Rice, Siam Glutinous No.186 words
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Article58 1926-12-06 15 December Ith.. 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers R.S.S. equal to Standard Q.C.F. Spot 0\ 04 -j Standard R.S.S. on render Dee. B4^ Jan. -March »;,"">i 4 Ss*6 April-June 66*4 87 Torn- of Market: Easier irregular.. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet 1 ?>■"•« 0 per lb.58 words
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Article294 1926-12-06 15 Dec. 4. Closing Prices. Malayan Cons. 30 35 pmPetaling 4.30 4.4v> Etembian 40 15 Sungei Ways :i.sr> 95 Chenderiangs 30s 31s Ratrut Basin 29s 6d 30s Sd Tt'ja Malaya 27s Sd 2Ss Sd Tronoh Mine (55.) 20s 6d 21s Sd Basset t 1.27% L.82% ex. Changkat Serdang294 words
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Article114 1926-12-06 15 ROSE MACPHAIL COS. REPORT Singapore, D-c. 1. London. Rubber Is 6 a 4 d. Ip \-.d Local 64. London.—Tin £291) 10s. I'p 15>. Mining. Kinta Dredging 2.05 2.10. IVta! ings 4.30 4.40. Rahman Hydraulics 2.70 2.80. Pontianak 1.45 L6O, Kuehai--2.07% 2.12 1 2 Taipings 1.97% 2.02%, Ulu114 words
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Article71 1926-12-06 15 [British Radio— Official Service.) Foreign exchanges are:-- Amsterdam 12.1234. Berlin 20.31). Bombay Is. 5 13-lo\:., Brussels 1486%, Buenos Aires 45 27-32, Copenhagen 18.20. Geneva 25.14. Helsingfori 192%, Hon;: Kane |a. 10 7 *d.. Lisbon 2 17-32, Madrid 31.M 1 Milan 111V New York 4.84 ffc, Oslo IH.IK) I^.71 words
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Article417 1926-12-06 15 The possibility of increasing th,- production of raw natural silk within the Empire was referred to by Mr. A. If. .Samuel. Minister for* Overseas Trade, in an address to the Bradford Textile Society. He emphasised that what had been done ;n regard to obtaining robber from British417 words
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Article121 1926-12-06 15 The rentenmark n '< embellisl the head of Gretehen, who i- thoroughly [up to date, since she baa forgotl i I ish I her irregularly bobbed hair. I m sedr if She will have as much trouble it hi: pW Two men na: m t'he lounge of121 words
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Advertisement396 1926-12-06 15 issets Over $7,000,000, S.C. A ooaaaaaa Assurance in Force Over 23,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated In Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE:-Winchester House Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 82 Old Jewry, E.C. The Coi*pany has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance396 words
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Advertisement868 1926-12-06 15 BANKING. YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LIMITED. —Established 1880— Capital Subscribed Y.100,000,000 (fully paid up) Reserve Fund Y 89,500,000 President: K. Kodama Esq. Vice-President: R. Ichinomiya, Esq. DIRECTORS. d lr l> Es< l- K Mogami, Esq. Baron K. Iwasaki. K. Takeuchi, Esq. K. Tatsumi, Esq. T. Hodsumi, Esq. t Watanabe, Esq. T.868 words
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Advertisement650 1926-12-06 15 f ERASER CO., EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4th. [Figures in brackets show the issue value of the Share in dollars unless otherwise marked.] MINING. Buyers Sellers Asam Kumbang 56s 6d 57s 6d Batang Padang 95 1.00 Chenderiang 30s 6d 31s 6d Eastern Siam (£1) 25s 3d £5s 9d650 words
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Advertisement39 1926-12-06 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720 FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO.. LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.39 words
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Article63 1926-12-06 16 Army Squash Racquets. THE PRIME'S EXCELLENT FIGHT. <Our Own Correspondent. Copyright.) In the Army squash racquets championfinal, Lieutenant G. N. Scott-Chad defeated Lieutenant Christie by three matches to r.il. The Prince of Wales shows immense improvement in his play and put up a great fight in :he63 words
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Article24 1926-12-06 16 in the final of the ladies' squash racquets championship the holder. Miss Fenwick. defeated Mis- rave by three matches to -■ne.24 words
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Article41 1926-12-06 16 i <>•;..• (cam Correspondent, Copyright.) London. Dec. 4. It i- official!} stated that the Betting Tax in future will he paid when the race is run. The authorities are commencing the prosecution of bookmakers who fail to pay the41 words
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Article19 1926-12-06 16 in a hockey match played to-day Oxford defeated the Na\y by two goals to one.19 words
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Article21 1926-12-06 16 London. Dec. 4. In a r 'r:end;y soccer match Cambridge heal tin Corinthians by three goals to nil.21 words
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Article19 1926-12-06 16 London. Dec. L In a tross-conntry race Oxford Harriers bent Oxford University by 25 points to 30.19 words
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Article166 1926-12-06 16 The weather was idea! for the Rugby game to-day throughout the country. A well-contested game in London saw the Harlequins defeat Leicestef by 5 points to 3Playing at home, P.lackheath had an easy passage against Btloseley, who were beaten A good game at Richmond resulted in the home166 words
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Article22 1926-12-06 16 London, Dec. 4. In the first ol the Irish Rugby trials Leinster defeated Munster by 18 points to fi.22 words
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Article18 1926-12-06 16 Lxmdon. Dec. 4. b the County Championship Cumberland defeated Yorkshire by 17 points to 6.18 words
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Article242 1926-12-06 16 JOHORE BEATEN IN POOR GAME. Ibe friendly game between the B.C.C and Johore on Saturday, on the Padang, opened m sensational fashion, the visitors running into the home twenty-fin m the first few minutes fbl Hills, to give them a four points lead with a splendid dropped goal. S.C.C.,242 words
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Article1334 1926-12-06 16 Negri Excel Against Services. A HARD STRUGGLE. Negri Sembilan 14 pts: Services 8 pts. A large attendance at the Stadium on Saturday was roused to considerable enthusiasm by the fine struggle between the Services and Negri Sembilan, which resulted in a great victory for the Negri by1,334 words
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Article170 1926-12-06 16 FINISH IN RAIN. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh. Dec. 4. In their Malaya Cup engagement Perak beat Selangor here to-dav bv 19 points to vix. The game was a very strenuous one and for the first fifteen minutes Perak were pinned in their own half by the170 words
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Article119 1926-12-06 16 The December medal was competed for on Saturday and Sunday, and resulted in a tie between Messrs. L. D. Hardie and G. Murphy. Seventy-six cards were taken out and the following were returned. The sweep was won by Mr. Rogers on Saturday. No cards were returned for119 words
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Article126 1926-12-06 16 A draw of 2 all was the result of the hockey match played cn Thursday between the Y.M.C.A. and R.A.M.C. At half time the Y.M.C.A. led by 2 goals to 1. Friday's hockey match between the Old Rafflesians and S.C.C. (A) ended in a good urn for the Old126 words
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Article23 1926-12-06 16 Chief Inspector Donovan, 0.C.P.D., Tapah has been an inmate of the Batu Gajah hospital tor the past few days. He is progressing satisfactorily.23 words
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Article317 1926-12-06 16 More Heavy Scoring. HOME TEAMS FAIL IN DIV. III. [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 4. To-day's English and Scottish League matches resulted as follows: Arsenal 1, Bury 0. Aston Villa 5, Everton Bolton W. 5, Blackburn R. L Burnley 1, The Wednesday 0. Cardiff City 0, Leicester City 1.317 words
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Article382 1926-12-06 16 A SUCCESSFUL MEETING. The Malaya Command Rifle Meeting which was held at the Bukit Timah range during the week-end proved a great success and produced some excellent shooting. The performance of the local forces was parti cularly outstanding, and General Fraser said in his remarks after giving away382 words
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Advertisement194 1926-12-06 16 www.w.v.v.v«w.v.%v.w.\*%s.w.v.vav.v.v .^^^*s STEINWAY GRAND pffl GIVES TO ANY DRAWING ROOM THAT FIXAi i O J QUIET DIGNITY SO ESSENTIAL IN a !i„ M r' I I j S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. The Borneo Co., Ltd mm A' m*A Si ww m Mother .'Have no Jpyi£ t When breast-feeding fails— feed194 words
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