The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 20 June 1927
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Title Section13 1927-06-20 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS SINGAPORE, S.S.. MONDAY, JUNE 20, iM, NO. 12,13:3.13 words
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Article277 1927-06-20 1 The Naval Conference at (jeneva begins to-day and it is plain that any (agreements for reduction m non-Capi-tal ships will be conditioned by the J fact that France and Italy are not taking part Page 9. In China there has been ,a formal appointment ;;f Chang Tso277 words
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Article1173 1927-06-20 1 They are held on' the first Saturday of every month from Maivh till October, the first one being held at the house ol" the Chairman, and after this important opening we each take a turn at offering hospitality to al! the members.' wives and families for the1,173 words
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Advertisement179 1927-06-20 1 J ASK FOR 5 5 -RED LABEL BRAND" ji RAFFLEj>_HOTEL Thursday, 25rd hue, Diner Dansant 8.15 p. m. PINNERS WILL BE SERVED IN BALLROOM). TO-NIGHT Tea Dance 5.30 p.m. Orchestral Selections 9.30 p.m. For reservations phone 2920. J. WILLIAMS, Manager. Krticient Steno- piffctl and -secretary V. f Kominpton on i\^179 words
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Advertisement246 1927-06-20 1 S THE FAVOURITE PERFUME OF QUEEN VICTORIA AND I" FAMOUS FOR MORE THAN HALF-A-CENTURY. l^v ##/>###* jflli' 1^^ I''^!'/1 I A perfume happily cho«en ha« a wonderful IJ g£ llmih^^**,) etfect upon the nerves ai:cl fcelina^. Sweei- fiCrJitttW f* //'^^^-^A ness be^eis sweetness. Crab y\np!e Bios;, ms SI" 1 vt^S246 words
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Advertisement100 1927-06-20 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Buy a Buick— Page 14. Flit kills mosquitoes Page 1 J. Whiteaways for stockings— Page •">. Little's sell the Acrawattee tea Page 8. Ox tongues at the Cold Storage Page B. The Beloved Rogue, at the AlhambrnPage 2. A great Comedy coming to the Alhambia Page 2. The100 words
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Advertisement10 1927-06-20 1 I "RED LABEL BRAND" ■PPURE COFFEE WITHOUT j£ ADULTERANTS ij10 words
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Miscellaneous178 1927-06-20 1 THE WEEK. Sunday, 19th. High Wate!-. 0.0 a.m., 9.6., I.L* p.m. 8.0. H. W. Malacca, i'.-lO a.m., <5.2.. L 0.20 p.m. »i .2 Johore Rifle Sleeting. Monday, 2Otk. Hijrh Water, 0.44 a.m., it. A., 2.17 p.m. 7.5. H. W. Malacca. 10.20 a.m.. 6.1., 10.50 p.m. 5.8. Football: Div. I. S.C.C178 words
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Article484 1927-06-20 2 HOW TALL OAK CAUGHT THE HARE. \M> THE CLEVERNESS OF CHARLIE CRANSTON. The greyhounds that race at Manchestei arc kept hi fine bi kennels around thf track. They are tended ami trained by mer specially selected by the Greyhound Rating Association. These trainers are selected as nun h lot integrityPlanet News - 484 words
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Article124 1927-06-20 2 Motorist Just Misses a Constable and Drives On: £25 Fine. "This b the worst case- of its kind I have eve > presented to the court," said Mr. J. R. Bishop, v liiitor, who pn seeuted m a chargo at Brighton against Thomas Edgar Cocks. 49, a124 words
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Article39 1927-06-20 2 Th, Prince of Wales advised a blind s^ I<i; M l»Jse to bet on m the Grand National. T!-e H raid says. Few nersons *iave had better ti s on hor^s than the Prince «f Wafes— El Paao Times.39 words
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Advertisement322 1927-06-20 2 HOT WEATHER IS HERE AVOID and PREVENT PRICKLY HEAT by using the REAL REMEDY. AGNESIA DUSTING POWDER, €0 cents per 4 oz. box. $1.50 per lb. Manufactured by MEDICAL HALL LTD., Battery Road. Singapore. THE HAPPY VALLEY CINEMA— SIDESHOWS— WAYANGS. THE UNION STAR OPERA CO. Thursday, June 16th. THE BUNGA322 words
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Advertisement320 1927-06-20 2 Victoria Theatre For Two Recitals Only TUESDAY, AND THURSDAY, JUNE 21st. AND 23rd. AT— 9.3O PJtf. Benno Moiseiwitsch THE WORLD FAMOUS PIANIST BOOKING NOW OPEN AT LITTLES PRICES $4, 2 AND 1. PAVILION From Thursday, 16th to Tuesday, 21st June. AT 9 P.M. SHARP. The LATEST PATHE GAZETTE shows beautifully320 words
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Advertisement293 1927-06-20 2 ALHAMBRa] (TAN CHENG KBE Co., Ltd., Proprietor*) I TO-NIGHT In the Second Show at 9 p.m. I A UNITED ARTIST SPECIAL Featuring the well-known JOHN BARRYMOKK m a role different from anything he has been aeet t The Beloved Rogn c In 10 Reels. It is a picture m which293 words
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Article460 1927-06-20 3 "JAZZING UP" LONDON BY NIGHT. HOTEL SHOWS THAT CHALLENGE THE WORLD. London is to challenge Paris and New York as the Great Xiuht Life City of the World. A new reign of midnight gaiety begins when the Carlton Hotel and the Green Park Hotel join hands with the famous Embassy460 words
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Article17 1927-06-20 3 Every idealist has already within him that which he pictures himself as seeking. Mr. E. A. Wodehouse.17 words
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Article650 1927-06-20 3 Charles Conway - Charles Conway W June 20. The Black Hole of Calcutta. 171 On the 20th. June 1756, occurred YEARS the horrible tragedy known as AGO. the Massacre of the Black Hole of Calcutta, an incident which led indirectly to the establishment of British supremacy m India. At650 words
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Article252 1927-06-20 3 The following novels were added t.. the Library during the past fortnight: Barringer (1..) Gerialcon. Chambers (R.W.) The Drums of Aulone. 2 copies. Chesterton (C.K.) Return of Quixote 2 copies. Cobb (C.F.) Days Of Disillusion. Cohen (O.R.> The Iron Chalice. Comfort (W.L.) Skag The Son Of Power. Delafield252 words
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Article146 1927-06-20 3 The writer m The Times on the subject of the Oxford Dictionary raises the question of the birthday of words. He quotes the case of "boycott," which was first used by John Dillon at Cashel on November 17 1880; and the example may be supplemented. "Suffragette"146 words
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Advertisement113 1927-06-20 3 CIGARETTES A r1 1 S I J» lilt M h' i \jrA i 111 I w co. Lid. Lo'n^n £^^i!: l .i!^i^v\v^\i, i ;!i:L I 4ipP| Simc, Darby Co., Ltd. r^-^^^\ (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements). Malacca Street, SINGAPORE. k^ DRY Jl CHOTIRMALL'S SALE NOW IN FULL SWING. ricea have113 words
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Advertisement300 1927-06-20 3 jfr "zi-nziizr rzim^ Beautifully Finished I Omjl Green-Red-Blue. I JJ THE SWIFT IS A QUALITY CYCLE SECOND TO NONE 1 I I I i I j PHONE: 3050 OR SEND FOR CATALOGUE TO M MALAYAN MOTORS, LTD. 209-212, Orchard Rd., SINGAPORE. gS^.^:^ CHAMBERLAIN'S |IP^*n PAIN BALM m l DITMDITU ifSy300 words
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Article, Illustration4276 1927-06-20 4 Boyd Cable - Boyd Cable BY CHAPTER 21. Nick decided to muster the hands a little earlier than he hail intended because late that afternoon an ominous darkening of the sky to westward and a first slight >qual! that raced down on them, save pro-mi.-e of more and heaviei of the same4,276 words
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Article1533 1927-06-20 4 The Election Campaign. SEVEN PARTIES FIGHTING. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Dublin, May 22. The General Election campaign m the Free State is now m full swing. Everj effort, made m highest quarters, to settle some of the differences having failed, nc fewer than .seven parties or groups1,533 words
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Article42 1927-06-20 4 While inspect ini: the ford cattle market. Mr. Pr«» of Reeds Farm. Writ tie. discover six heifer- an-i The salo was Hopped U It was found that Hrn stolen from tht Wd rfcer driven ten bHm to niaik. sale under another fa'!"42 words
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Article1469 1927-06-20 5 Annual Meeting. HISTORY OF FORMATION. The first annual meeting of the Cycle and Carriage Co. (1926) Ltd. was held m the Company's Offices m Orchard Road on Saturday. Mr. Chua Cheng Bok presided, and others present were Messrs. Chua Cheng Hock, Chua Cheng Liat, Lee Chim1,469 words
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Article155 1927-06-20 5 10,000 to be Compensated. The Police Department says a Canton message is continuing it.* investigation into the number of genuine strikes from Hone Kong an<i Shameen so as to facilitate making payments of compensation to them The latest figures obtained as a result of ihe investigation show that155 words
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Article123 1927-06-20 5 Shanghai, May 17. It is stated that Captain C. R. Spear, of the Indian Army, who has been attached to the Intelligence Department of the Shanghai Defence Force for some time, is goins 1 Home. It will be recalled that he was m Nanking on123 words
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Article98 1927-06-20 5 Professor Rudolph M. Binder, head of the department cf sociology "of New York University, states that a consideration which should be kept m mind m ths -search for the proper wife or husband is a study of ancestral traits. "Certain traits," says the professor, "known to the98 words
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Advertisement333 1927-06-20 5 AGONISING PILES. Mtd to suffer this distressing f übe of Dr. Van Vleck's f Plasma will relieve you of pg and inflammation. Results succeeds m most obstinate :o use certain m its curative p :.vt2 15 per tube (by post ,-d by the I'm ted Pharmacy, 305. Road, Si ::sapore.333 words
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Advertisement19 1927-06-20 5 Btac^Bi^B^^vk'l^^^^^^i ißfl Bm^Bl B^r V^B^B^^ fl^ u( I Does your mirror say "Overwork I T/ie True Tonic- Food V19 words
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Article677 1927-06-20 6 And Musicians by Talent. TRADE IN VALUELESS DEGREES. It is astonishing says the Daily Mail how ready people are to be impressed by a row of letters after a music teacher's name. Their knowledge of what those letters represent is generally of the vaguest, but their mere677 words
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Article184 1927-06-20 6 Four-Feet Square. Mr. Pat Kenny claims that ho works m the smallest and strangest shop m the world. He is a cobbler, and his shop, which is only four feet square, is built into the massive stone masonry which supports the John Bull railway arch m Southwark Parkroad,184 words
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Advertisement700 1927-06-20 6 NEW GOODS FROM WHITEAWAY'S LADIES, DEPARTMENTS I m I LUSTREX "KOOLITE steii^^ RT ILK STOCKINGS /^l- V^^ff HOSE for. Ladies, Li H |Wf j; LADDERPROOF V- SEAMEDBACK \iV ill HIGHSPLICED HKSHSPUCI* Lkl |yV ISSi H ££L jfi ViV^ HEELS and \y phi/Si' YOU Mj^g (gjP II MAN //f DOUBLE SOLES700 words
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Advertisement103 1927-06-20 6 M %^^Jj/^^ liri V I mm? T* I Jb ■Ii w i If? m mm I v^. 1111 l J^i fif {Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. I (Ineorpcrated m tbc Straits SettUmtrt. I ENHANCING PLAIN FOOD. I Ordinary dishes can be made deiiciously I I different by the use of103 words
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Article161 1927-06-20 7 A NORTHERN ALLIANCE. CHANG TO BE GENERALISSIMO. [Reuter's Far Eastern Service.] Peking, June 18. Chang Tso Lin will to-morrow be installed m his new post of "Generalissimo of the forces for suppression of the Reds" to which he has been appointed by the Allied eaders including Sun Chuan161 words
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Article57 1927-06-20 7 CREDIT EXTENDED. f ßeuter's Service.] New York, June 17. The hanks intimately connected with the robber pool organised m December last year with the object of stabilising crude rubber prices, declare credit will be extended for a year from June 1. The declaration follows recent rumours that57 words
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Article145 1927-06-20 7 THE I .S.A. VIEWS. [Renter's Service.] Geneva, June 17. "We are not going beyond the application <>f the principle of the Washington Convention to other classes of vessels," dehired Mr. Hugh Gibson, head of the Am .•riian Relegation to the Naval Disarmament Conference m an interview with Reut-145 words
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Article85 1927-06-20 7 [Havaa Service.] Paris, June 18. The decision to arrest Doriot has not been carried out owing to an eleventh hour appeal against the sentence to the Court of Cassation thereby suspending administrative action. The accused Deputy has meanwhile reached Paris and sensationally appeared at a lar.cc85 words
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Article45 1927-06-20 7 [Reuter's Service.] Moscow, June 18. Knypinsky and Verjbmiteh. described as two Polish spies, who had illegally entered ;he Ukraine m U>2o' with the alleged object of murdering several Ukrainian government officials have been shot after an '\traordinary session of the Kharkov Tribunal.45 words
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Article56 1927-06-20 7 [Reuter's Service]. The Hague, June 17. The Second Chamber has passed the bill o establish a foreign aerial service by the Royal Dutch Aviation Company. The bill provides for a State contribution of Fl. 500, ;00 to the Company's capital and a seven year State subsidy rising56 words
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Article23 1927-06-20 7 [Reuter's Service.] Amsterdam, June 17. Lightning caused five deaths and injured 'en persona when striking the Juliana drylock at Amsterdam.23 words
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Article33 1927-06-20 7 [Reuter's Service. J Gibraltar, June 17. Lt. Duffield of the East Surrey's who shot his Colonel hns been found guilty and sentenced to death with a strong recommendation to mercy.33 words
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Article284 1927-06-20 7 Uneven Surrey Batting. FOLLOW ON AGAINST WARWICKSHIRE. [Router's Service.] London, June 17. Results of matches m the English County Cricket Championship which concluded today were as follow: Surrey vs. Warwickshire. At the Oval: Warwickshire led on first innings. Warwickshire 4XI. Surrey 153 and 427 for 3. Towards Warwickshire's284 words
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Article65 1927-06-20 7 [Renter's Service.] London. June 17. At Brighton today the match between Sussex and Cambridge University was drawn. Sussex 329 and 151 for 9 (dec). Cambridge University 352 and 82 for 5. In Sussex' first innings Bowley scored 83 and Tate 59 (Irvine five for 96). For65 words
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Article206 1927-06-20 7 Playing on the S.R.C. ground on Saturday the Medical College defeated the S.R.C. by three 1 uns. The home side played ten men only. Scores. S.R.C: G. Armstrong b Yzelman 6, T. H pc b Ch Ivadurai 7, A. E. Ghelvan c Peng Seng b Yzelman 12,206 words
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Article123 1927-06-20 7 MONTHLY MIXED FOURSOMES. A mixed foursome competition, nine holes medal play, was held on Friday last and resulted m a win for Mr. M. D. Rutley xnd Miss Law. Thirty cards were taken out and the following were returned:-— Mr. M. D. Rutley Miss Law 41 2^123 words
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Article80 1927-06-20 7 Four members of the Norwalk (Connecti. cut) Club sat down m a bridge game and two perfect hands turned up m a single deal. One player, Arthur Maury found himself m possession of 13 spades. He bid one Another, named Carpenter, who sat on hr left, with80 words
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Article718 1927-06-20 7 Anglo-Chinese School Meeting. CLOSE CONTESTS. The Anglo-Chinese School Sports were hejd at the Stadium on Saturday, most of the events being closely contested. At the conclusion of the programme, Mis. Lee Choon Guan, M.8.E., presented the prizes, consisting of silver cups, medals, and smaller consolation prizes. The following718 words
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Article79 1927-06-20 7 Lord Merrivale Grants 36 Decrees In Four Hours. Thirty-six petitions for divorce were heard and disposed of within four hours— with an interval for lunch by Lord Merrivale m the Divorce Court recently. These were all undefended cases and establish a record for expedition m the law79 words
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Advertisement437 1927-06-20 7 RfJSINESS CARDS. ij^ w s% SVWWWWWIAftAAJWyVWW Tmary seton. i i ri \CKWOOD FURNITURE jl SHANGHAI SHADES. E \MBER MANSIONS. J ITALIAN MARBLE XI. (MIRING TILES. red consignment of white tmg tile*. I', 18" and 2* \;u:v early to avoid disappointment. 73-2 Prnsefi Street. f FUNERALS. J j I; ASKET CO.437 words
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Advertisement494 1927-06-20 7 VISIT THE Malayan Exhibition. KUALA LUMPUR. Friday, July 29th. to Monday, August Ist. There is no better way of spending the August Bank Holidays. Cheap) Railway (Fares. PENANG TURF CLUB AUTUMN MEETING, 1927. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. Thursday July 88th. Saturday July Doth. Monday August Ist. Thursday August 4th. Saturday August 6th.494 words
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Advertisement357 1927-06-20 7 AUCTION SALES. SHERIFF'S SALE IN VHE SUPREME COlRi OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. 1 In the C;,use of Tan Cfcoe Liir. Plaintiff VflsU-. Lini Sum Lini DttfettdaAfl AUCTION SALE OF All the furnituro at No: 17-1 Cable Road. Singapore bomprisinc: Wooden table, dhafca and raincoats etc.. To be357 words
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Article23 1927-06-20 8 IX KIEMORIAM. In memory of my loved and devoted husband George Thompson < Tanjong Pagar) who died on Jnne sth 1923. ELEANOR.23 words
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632 1927-06-20 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. MONDAY. JUNE 20, 1927. Week-end Comment. The rubber position is quite naturally causing a good deal of comment at Home as well as here, but there is evidently no general sentiment against restriction per se, although there is an apparent desire to see the question of a632 words
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Article589 1927-06-20 8 Dr. I). C. Macaskill. who went to Penang to meet Mrs. Macaskill, has returned to Kuala Lumpur with her. On inquiry we barn, says a mail paper that no one has been appointed as yet tc succeed the Rev. Ferguson-Davie as Bishop of Singapore, nor is any appointment likely to589 words
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Article63 1927-06-20 8 MOTOR CYCLE ACCIDENT AT PENANG. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Pen an k, June 19. A collision of two motor cycles ridden by Europeans took place on Saturday nigh at 11 p.m. outside the Penang Club as a result of which H. R. Oldham was sent to hospital unconscious63 words
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Article78 1927-06-20 8 (From Our Own Correspondent. Kuala Lumpur, June 18. The wedding took place at St. Mary's, the Rev. O. B. Parsons officiating, of Charles Gordon Tanner of Eng Kee Estate, and Cicely Dalbiac of the Isle of Wight. Mr. J. R. L. Davies was best man and Mrs.78 words
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Article32 1927-06-20 8 (From Our Own Correspondent). Bangkok. June 18. A national jambore.- of Boy Scouts for the whcle of Siam has been fixed to take place m February of next year.32 words
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69 1927-06-20 8 GOVERNOR LEAVES FOR KUALA LUMPUR. H. K. the Governor. Sir High Clifford, left Singapore yesterday morning for Kuala Lumpur, where he is staying a cuuple of days before leaving for short visit- to Kuala Kangsar and Penang. The train on which His Excellency left was the usual one. which was69 words
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Article81 1927-06-20 8 The Alhambra are showing a First National production "The Beloved Rogue" featuring John Barrymoie. The picture deals with events m France m the earlyfifteenth century. It is rather a mixture of comedy and tragedy, but nevertheless. very interesting and well worth seeing. There is the inevitable romance,81 words
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Article171 1927-06-20 8 The following is the Health Bulletin of the League of Nations Eastern Bureau for the weak ended June 11th: Egypt. Alexandria: One smallpox case. India. Bombay: Three plague deaths. 141 cases of smallpox with 24 deaths. Calcutta: Twenty-two cholera deaths as against 39 during the previous week;171 words
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Article41 1927-06-20 8 Tokio, June 17. Rubber f.a.q. spot was quoted to-day at 73 sen buyer BANK OF TAIWAN. It is reported from a reliable source that the Bank of Taiwan will likely discontinue the branches m Londi n and New York.41 words
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Article26 1927-06-20 8 The Dai-Nippvi Cotton Spinning Company has declared a lock-out gainst 3,500 workmen m tho Senju Mill, who have gon<? on strike recently.26 words
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Article49 1927-06-20 8 In view of the gravity following the adverse situation of Shantung troops which are retreating across the border, the Japanese Government has d:*cided to dispatch troops from Tsingtao to the intqrkr of Shantung. Japanese residents except women and children will probably remain m Shantung.49 words
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47 1927-06-20 8 It was decided at the Cabinet meeting- that the Prefectural Governors Conference will be convened en June 23 to last for one week. The order of the day will be drawn up by the Home Office after referring t< Minister of the Cabinet.47 words
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Article663 1927-06-20 8 Welcomed b> lnd<M cv I Communities. I A GHKAI XIHKIiIM, I His Kxcdl™,v. Sir I welcomed on Saturday .<•. r,. fl n I dian and I yloncse I pore at a Nweptior j I appointment as Govern I The scene of th.- tun I residence m Kast663 words
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Article27 1927-06-20 8 On Thursday l>i<!a> I i-An\. 24th Mid 25th, I Ma?s each day at <> ::i( ;l!: I TicntM "u-tion ftf Hie B I honour of the Hort S«fl27 words
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Advertisement184 1927-06-20 8 "THE CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S" Bottled by 5 Tl^ i vj o. j CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO. LTD. S (Ir.'oypnruted >n,der the Companies' Ordinance, W; of Homikov.n J (fM*rpomtcd hi S*»«^*«.J WV^SS%SVVS%%%W.VAS%%S%VA'V%SVLVt^W.SWyVA%SWAVywA FRESH or PICKLED OX TONGUES About 2 Lbs each. Orchard Rd COLD STORAGE Selegie Rd. m» Selegie Rd. Depot184 words
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Advertisement45 1927-06-20 8 <r^ Parfums de Luxe > x I qoty I; Chypre J i J Origan i Rose Jacqueminot ;> Pans J Emeraude > m EAU DE COTY 5; I to be had from all dealers Dtipirc Brothers. (All Wise i People) j Install 1 ifflffl The Borneo Co., Ltd.45 words
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Article531 1927-06-20 9 COMPLICATED POLITICS. NK u northern alliance Shanghai. June 18. C situation m China is more ••an r-al. ng of Japanese troops to Tsisplaiaed bj the Japanese semias being v to outrages committhern troops m the thriving Hau-hi.w with half a million in- h Is saiii to have531 words
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Article43 1927-06-20 9 Irtert Far Eastern Service.] report from Hankow states ;>;ite<i dismissal of Borodir taken place but the Chinese do I much importance to the step be- iclii will continue to direct Hana without holding an official posi- -r cables on pape 7.]43 words
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Article20 1927-06-20 9 Ii: Weffintftoa, C.H.0., F.M.S., •:a HcaHk Conference m Aus- has arrived m London with ftgtoa. They travelled via the wd20 words
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Article310 1927-06-20 9 PRESS COMMENT. POSSIBLE LINES OF AGREEMENT. [Reuter's Service.] London, June 19. On the eve of the assembling of the naval limitation conference at Geneva the Sunday papers dwell on the high importance of the occasion, and offer considerable comment. Thi^ Observer's naval correspondent reviews the developments m310 words
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Article104 1927-06-20 9 b; QUESTION CRISIS. [Reuter's Service.] Capetown. June 18. Tlie feeling on the flag issue has been intensified by the breakdown of the Committee seeking to evolve a compromise design, whereupon the Government intimated its intention of producing a new design which will probably embody all the old104 words
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Article130 1927-06-20 9 BIT WHAT AROUT PIVOTAL PRICE? [Reuter's Service.] London, June 18. The Daily Telegraph commenting approvingly on the Government's decision to adhere to the Stevenson scheme, says there is httle loubt the price of rubber was artificially -Jriven down during last week by those whose object is to130 words
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Article134 1927-06-20 9 Cantonese was arrested m 26* Victoria Street by Detective Inspector Tongue on Friday morning, and charged with being m possession of seditious literature. We regret to record the death of Mr S^ Oothman Saiboo. J.P., of Penan* which occurred at his residence m kankal, S. India Deceased had been ill134 words
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Article164 1927-06-20 9 THE KARACHI FLIGHT. LIEUT. CARR'S BAD LUCK. [Reuter's Service.] London, June 18. Flight-Lieutenant Carr hopped off at Cranwell for Karachi m a second effort to break the world's long distance non-stop record. Flight-Lieutenant Mackworth is accompanying Carr as navigator. The distance to Karachi is 4,100 miles. The machine164 words
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Article47 1927-06-20 9 St. Lou's. June 18. Col. Lindbergh gave a spectacular exhibi tion m the "spirit of St. Louis," on his ai rival at his home town from New York. Hundreds of soldiers surrounded him as he landed m order to keep off the cheering crowds.47 words
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Article49 1927-06-20 9 San Antonio, June 18. It is announced the United States Army will attempt the first San Francisco-Hawaii non-stop fliefht not later than July 15th. A ariant Fokker monoplane will be used and the preliminary tests are m progress at San Diego. [Earlier cables on page 7.]49 words
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Article509 1927-06-20 9 EXCITING CHASES All SEA. At a.m. on June 6, the Serendit, when >n patrol off Parit Jammin, captured a prau with three Malays and 6.27 pikuls of rubber. The men were charged before Mr. Barron on the 13th inst. and fined $2,000 ?ach or six months, r.i. A509 words
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Article39 1927-06-20 9 Mr. Arthur Acland Allen has been appointed Chairman of the Chersonese (F.M.S.) Estates m succession to Mr. Noel Trotter (formerly Postmaster-General. S.S.), who after holding the position for 17 years, has retired from the board to [obtain greater leisure.39 words
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Article97 1927-06-20 9 Greyhound Racing at Wembley. NOT TO INTERFERE WITH FOOTBALL. (Our Own Correspondent. Copyright.) London, June 18. It is officially stated that the Stadium at Wembley has been sold to a syndicate for the purpose of staging greyhound -racing there. The price is stated to be somewhere between97 words
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Article50 1927-06-20 9 (Our Own Correspondent. Copyright.) London, Jun»* 18. The opening of the greyhound race meeting at the White City on Monday will be on very impressive lines. Some of the dogs which are competing m the events were given a night dress rehearsal at Barn.sley last night.50 words
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61 1927-06-20 9 BETTY NUTHALL, THE ONLY LOSER. (Our Own Correspondent. Copyright.) London, Jun" IK. English and French lady tennis players I met at Eastbourne to-day, the visitors being easily defeated by eleven matches to one. The only defeat England was sustained was m the match m which Miss61 words
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Article32 1927-06-20 9 (Our Own Correspondent. Copyright.) London. June \S. The English lawn tennis championships open at Wimbledon on Monday. The conditions are perfect and there was some much j needed rain to-day.32 words
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Article19 1927-06-20 9 (Our Own Correspondent. Copyright.) London, June 18. Racing under the Turf Club (Pony) Rules commences m August.19 words
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Article36 1927-06-20 9 (Our Own Correspondent. Copyright.) London. June IS. Members of the Rochford, (Essex) Golf Club have decided to initiate an effort to suppress swearing at golf by the inaugura:ion of a non-swearing league.36 words
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Article26 1927-06-20 9 (From Our Own Correspondent). London, Juiu l> Hobbs is still suffering from the effect* >f the chill be caught and has to take fur-26 words
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Article260 1927-06-20 9 HOW ARMOUR WON. [Reuter's Service.] Oakmont, Pennsylvania, June 17. Tommy Armour won the American Open solf Championship m the play off against larry Cooper. Armour defeated Cooper 76 to 79. They were all square at the end of the first nine loles. Cooper was two up260 words
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Article55 1927-06-20 9 Through the courtesy of Messrs. Macphail and Co. we learn that the price of rubber m London on Saturday, according to quotations by Messrs. Henry Gardner and Co. was London standard sheet, spot m warehouse London, Is. sd. C.I.F. London standard sheet July shipment Is. 5%d. I55 words
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Advertisement5 1927-06-20 9 To-day's Feature. STORMALONG. —Page 4.5 words
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Advertisement158 1927-06-20 9 WWWWW^MSWWVVWAW.W.VW W.V#V.W.V.VB I //«W I A ffs 5 AwA j OBg (sl»potn<m«n< |li (flUfcsfe <gt (gftt 9 ft $.(R. fi. (0t CDrince of <WtCM FOR FOR 1927 "THE PORLOCK" 1927 fl '^^^^ni 1 I Bin RHlUil^H ißiT^^r I I In Fashionable Shades of Greys and Hrowns The well dressed man158 words
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Advertisement673 1927-06-20 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE I REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SE&VICES ■X PRESS SEftvteE MARSEILLES, LONDON K. COirtTNENT i^TtfIGHTLY LTwE-EKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINBNT. Twice monthly service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre.) WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AI^D N. CONTINENT. DIOMED Marseilles, London Rotterdam, Hamburg .and Hull, Jn port DARDAXUS London, Rotterdam673 words
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Advertisement523 1927-06-20 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND). 'ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONGKONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Due Spore. s.s. KABINGA Ju] y 6 s.s. CITY OF NORWICH Au 4 HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY OF PEKIN523 words
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Advertisement443 1927-06-20 10 XT O& \J BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated m England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES 0 PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION rjn LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government). A OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMKWARDs For China and Japan. For Marseilles, London and v p443 words
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Article1286 1927-06-20 11 foundation of Singapore. HOW BONG KONG WAS DEVELOPED. The British were not the first foreigners to brack m China, but they were g<nu\ seconds, and their influence ha.- m en greater j than that of ali Western nations put together, writes Mr. K. T. Good1,286 words
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Advertisement163 1927-06-20 11 oWlr li Aluminium body roadster— I A sjn^M^^^^^^^^^^^' Charming m appearance 1 bntams Car for Service I Workmanship. Beautiful m Construction, Luxurious m Comfort, Economical. 1 \)Y OCI VlCv if '"•I" Swift 5 passenger $2950 Swift 2 Touring 10 H.P. $2175. 1 Swift hedan 10 Horse power $2750 Swift 2163 words
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Advertisement543 1927-06-20 11 Debt of Gratitude! JH Ulcers the Size of Man's Hand. IJ^P^ Our Portrait >• o» Mr. CM. TH' "MPSON 4. Midland Grove <H TmL Edward Road. Balsali Heath, Birnniwhsm, Eii.Unc who write* "In July last I haw>ened to get a blo-xl Mixture an.] d.-ci.li-^ to take i^K scratch on my543 words
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Article236 1927-06-20 12 BRITISH YANGTSE GUNBOATS RECORD. Exploits of the "Woodcock." The reports of the old gunboat H.M.S. Woodcock having been m action <. n the Yangtse make it interesting to recall the fact that she was the first vessel m the British Navy, and. m fact, the first steam vessel other than236 words
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Article355 1927-06-20 12 Per Macedonia: Mr. C. D. Adams, Mr.] H. C. Aspinall, Mr. E. Allan. Mr. C. C. Allen. Capt. A. C. Baker. Mr. C. H. Boyer, Mrs. Boyd. P. G.. and infant. Mrs. Boyer, Mr. and Mrs. L. Barrett, Mr. Berry. Mr. G. B. Bixby. Mr. A. H. Burchell.355 words
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Article63 1927-06-20 12 (By courtesy of the Government Health Office). For the twenty-four hours ending mid- night, June 17th. Max. shade temperature 88.8 F Mm. shade temperature 74.2 F Mean shade temperature 80.2 F Max. sun radiation 155 F Mm. grass radiation 70 F Sea temperature 82 F Mean wet bulb63 words
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Article235 1927-06-20 12 A cotton and general cargo was brought into port on Friday by the Kinfunezan Maru, bound from Bombay to Kobe. During the voyage of the Sado Maru from Hong Kong to Singapore a Chinese female aged sixteen, died. A male Chinese child was born on board the Talamba,235 words
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Advertisement528 1927-06-20 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia.) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. 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,528 words
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Advertisement35 1927-06-20 12 HENDERSON LINE. Commencing with s.s. CHINDWIN 28th. June from Rangoon and s.s. PEGU 11th. Nov. from Liverpool, all steamers call at MARSEILLES. Particulars of passage fares may be i obtained from: PATERSON, SIMONS Co., Ltd.35 words
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Advertisement339 1927-06-20 12 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc. 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) General Agent*. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW TORE, PHILADELPHIA and BALTIMORE (via Suez). M.S. SILVERASH i u< PACIFIC-JAVA-CALCUTTA^SERVICE SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO AND LOS ANGELES HARBOUR. M.S. SILVERELM In port OUTWARDS TO CALCUTTA via POTTS M.S. SILVERAY339 words
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Advertisement273 1927-06-20 12 LLOYD TRESTINO NAY. jj (Incorporate i SINGAPORE To n Calling at COLOMBO and TRIESTE by th. Linei m.v. ROMOLO L4,*BQ m.v. VIMINALF \&M These fast Motor Vessels spacio«u well appointed BCOomn D an ,j ious saloons. Ctttsine i For HONG KONG, SH.\N(.H\| ,r JAPAN PORTS. m.v. REMO 14,900 :;:e July273 words
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Miscellaneous595 1927-06-20 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday 6 am Bangkok every Thursday 6 a« m Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday595 words
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Advertisement621 1927-06-20 13 O. S. K. Line. Destinations. Steamers. Arrive. Leave. t Rottenhwa, Hamburg, Bremen. ..;•> \-;i Colombo, Aden and Said. Altai Maru July 17 July 19 Qgrl Ugoa Buy, Cape Town, Rio, S*al Ilci Buenos Aires. f Manila Maru July 20 July 22 Mom'ra^i. Zanzibar, Dar-es-Salaam, *Ht :1 DetagM Bay and Durban.621 words
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Advertisement398 1927-06-20 13 TRAVEL^ COMFORT DOLLAR ttSl& "PRESIDENT II LINERS -q^^:s«J& Dollar President linen offer yon luxurious travel comforts. All state-rooms are outside rooms, wtll-ventilat* 1 and cooler* by electric fans. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each having an electric reading lamp. Staterooms with private bath predominate, all have hot and398 words
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Advertisement689 1927-06-20 13 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVMRT MMTSCHAPPU. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., OF BATAVIA.) >: (Incorporated m Holland) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 3040, with sub-connections to: Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's Desk. Representatives m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Pensnf of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU689 words
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Article791 1927-06-20 14 30/- A Week. "IT HARDLY PAYS FOR CIGARETTES." "The 8.8.C. is just chaos, chaos, chaos. Method They don't know the meaning of the word. And they're stingy the fee they give my Celeste Octet hardly pays ior cigarettes. I've finished with them!" Striding up and down791 words
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Article72 1927-06-20 14 "If only the Moneylenders' Bill now before Parliament would make it obligatory on the moneylender to put m large print his rate of -interest, so that the customer could read it without the aid of a microscope, then many of these transactions would be put an72 words
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Advertisement365 1927-06-20 14 Murdered by Flies 1 1 *"pHls could be written on the tombstones of countless thou- X sands of men, women, and children throughout the world. jg Under the microscope may be seen the fly, with its six hairy legs j which carry disease from the place where the fly is365 words
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Advertisement242 1927-06-20 14 II and distinctive flavour I THE DISTILLERS AGENCY LIMITED. EDINBUBGB. SCOTLAND. l IMPORTANT PRELIMINARY NOTICE. MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF ONE OF THE LARGEST PROPERTIES IX TUX CENTI The undersigned have received instructions to sell by PI 111 All those very valuable Town prfini<fs known as BURLINGTON. 3, Coleman Street, Singapore. Area242 words
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Article66 1927-06-20 15 June IK. Bank 4 m.s. 24 1-16 Rank demand OJ3 23-32 Private credits 3 m.s. 2i4 9-3-2 T e\v York, demand 55 Credits 90 days 57^ France, demand 1411 India, T. T. 154 Hong Kong, demand 11% p. c Dis. Yokohama, demand 119 Xom. Java, demand 139 Bangkok, demand66 words
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Article212 1927-06-20 15 June Is. Tin 22') Tuti> $147.62% Gambier 9.00 Pepper White 90 Pepper Black 53 Flake Tapioca 5% Pearl Sago Small 7. 60 Copra 10.50 Copra Sundried 11.00 Opium, Benares unt. 4,000 Rice Liang: Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle < New) 330 Rice, Siam old No. 1 330 Rice, Rangoon212 words
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Article395 1927-06-20 15 There is no doubt that the protection afforded by insurance m a soun* company i? a national asset of the Ivg-hest value. Mr. B. WilHv;*. Saturday's Alterations. Buyers Sellers Bangrin Tin 33s 34s Batang Padang ($1) 6i) Batu Caves <*1) 1.20 1.25 Eastern Siam 23s 24s Haad395 words
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Article1171 1927-06-20 15 The Building Scheme: Views Invited. PROBABLE COSTS. The annual general meeting of th^ Hole' van Wijk Company, Limited, was held m! the Chartered Bank Chambers on Saturday i Mr. C. Huisken presiding:. Others who at-, tended were Messrs. H. R. Arhenz, O. K. S. Bateman. L. K.1,171 words
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Article167 1927-06-20 15 ROSE MACI'HAIL COS REF'ORT. i>iruraport\ Jlune Is. London. Robber Is .j' 4 d. Up l i-<1 Local HO. Tin. London ESB6 L7s <>d. Up ITs <»d Local 147~\ for 225 tons. Mining.— Kuehai 2.05 2.10, Rantau Pref 2.07% 2.12 1 Rantau ()i«i. 2.02% 20 7 l'etalin^ (.60167 words
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Article61 1927-06-20 15 Saturday's Alterations. Singapore, June In. Buyers i^s Nai Hoots ll\t 52Vfc Rahman Hy«l. 2.55 2.*2<fc Sungei Ways 2.2T 1 2.55 cum Chenderiangrs 2Ss 8d 24> Sd Id) is .v.»s ;i«! oOs ."1(1 rum Teja Malaya 2!*s Id 90s New Scudai 2.55 2.65 New Serendali 4.50 -4.7.". Pun^or61 words
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Article59 1927-06-20 15 .him 18th.. 12 o'clock niton. Buyers Sellers R.S.S. eqnal to Standard QT.F. lon oi Market Steady. Latest TaMe: London Spot fihect I 7' 4 <i. per Ik New fork spot Sheet Cxta per U<. Spot m (•,(>>, Standard K.S.S. on Fender .Jut;. n tM' t59 words
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Article48 1927-06-20 15 A "Hoi- less cannon" la said t<> have been invented m Manchuria by a Chinese UiVentoi named Yanir Yicheng, employed :it t>u Mukden Arsenal. Thi:- field pun carrfcea at £<><>() ranee for 2 1-10 mile* and emita no sound that can he h*ard f- i mure tlian 4Ui» feet48 words
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Advertisement433 1927-06-20 15 ASSETS OVER $7,500,000 ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $27,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32 Old Jewry, E.C. I The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British I ATTRACTIVE PLANS OF ASSURANCE. SSUranCG mpamGS433 words
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Advertisement873 1927-06-20 15 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m Hongkong) Head Office: Hongkong. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund— Sterling £6,000,000 Silver $13,500,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COIRT OF DIRECTORS. Hon: Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, Chairman A. H. Compton, Esq., Deputy Chairman W. H.873 words
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Advertisement38 1927-06-20 15 1 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee Administration Bonds Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., BARKER CO., LTC CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager38 words
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Article422 1927-06-20 16 Match Against North Malaya. GAMS UNFINISHED. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Jue 19. The match was continued yesterday m fine weather before a large crowd including the Resident Councillor. The wicket continued good and played on the fast side. The visitors carried their overnight total to 899422 words
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Article152 1927-06-20 16 Ten ol the members of the side to represent Malaya airair.st the Australians m Singapore m the last match of the tOUT, which commence.- <>n June 24. have been selected. They are: N. J. A. Foster (Negri Sendakui) captain; G. M. Btand (Selangor), A. J. Bostock152 words
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Article165 1927-06-20 16 Won Lost Pts. Ist. Ist. P. W. L. m. m. PossObt. Per. Lanes. 12 7 0 3 2 96 77 80.20 Notts 10 6 1 1 2 80 59 73.75 Derby 8 4 1 2 1 64 45 70.31 Yorks. 12 7 2 1 2 96 67165 words
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Article55 1927-06-20 16 Manchester, June 17. In a lawn tennis doubles match here Tilden and Hunter beat Crole Rees and Eames ft— 4, 3. 7—5. Manchester, June 18. At lawn tennis America beat Britain by five matches to nil. Tilden beat Higgs 6-^4, G— 3, 6— 2, Hunter beat Greig,55 words
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Article516 1927-06-20 16 A Fine Finish. LARGE CROWDS SEE FAVOURITES WIN. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuiia Lumpur, June 18. The Summer meeting ended to-day m fine weather there -Being a larpe gathering, including the Hon'ble the Chief Secretary and the Raja Muda of Selangor. present. Th.> sport was thoroughly enjoyed516 words
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Article42 1927-06-20 16 [Reuter's Service.] Douglas, June 17. Guthrie, riding a New Hudson m 4 hrs. < mins. 4 sees, and Simister riding a Triumph m 4 his. 1 mins. 3 sees, were respectively second and third m the Internationa] Tourist Trophy race.42 words
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Article33 1927-06-20 16 '[Renter's Service. l Stamford Bridge, June 18. At the Women's Interclub Athletics Mis:? Edwards (Middlesex) ran the furlong m 26 seconds beating the world's record 1-5 of a second.33 words
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Article74 1927-06-20 16 Malayan periodicals have recently been I supplemented by the appearance of the Malayan Picturegoer, which certainly sets a fashion for itself m the adoption of green, purple, brown and black inks for its printing. Containing as it does the stories of some of the principa 1 films that are attracting74 words
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Article786 1927-06-20 16 The S.C.C. Tournament. SERVICES RECOVER AND WIN. Despite their unpromising start on Friday evening m the second match of the Cricket Club tournament the Services made a splen- did recovery against the P. S. and L. on Saturday afternoon to win by 29 runs. The match was remarkable for786 words
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Article60 1927-06-20 16 The following is the revised programme of League matches which are to take place at the Singapore Stadium during this week Monday Division 1 S.C.C. vs. ,D.ukes. Tuesday Division 2 R.A. vs. R.E. Wednesday Division 1 R.A. vs. S.R.C. Thursday Division 2 S.C.C. vs. O.T.F.C. Friday Division 160 words
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Article47 1927-06-20 16 MONDAY'S TIES. Mixed Dqubles. E. W. de Cruz and W. F. Carnegy vs. H. N. Balhetchet and G. Tessensohn. W. A. Balhetchet and F. C. de Souza vs. E. G. Wheatley and L. C. Aeria. Single Handicap "A." N. E. Ess vs. N. Hannay.47 words
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Article783 1927-06-20 16 H.E. Accepts Commodoreship. INTERESTING RACING. The eighth annual "at home" of the i Royal Singapore Yacht Club was held on Saturday, and attended with as much success as previous" "At Homes." The wea ther was very threatening all the afternoon, but rain held off until just before783 words
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Article115 1927-06-20 16 Sir Alan Cobham, who is to become a film actor m a few days' time, is to have a very gallant part m the film to be called "The Flight Lieutenant," which has been planned round the establishment of a commercial air station m China. The story concerns an English115 words
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Article23 1927-06-20 16 Orders For Week Ending June 26th. Tuesday, June 21st. Signalling Class Headquarters 5.15 p.m. Thursday, Band Practice Headquarters 5.15 p.m.23 words
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Advertisement331 1927-06-20 16 I THE STEIN WAY ;I IS THE INSTRUMENT OF THE IMMORTALS J ■I IS USED BY ALL EMINENT MUSICIANS TO J I- COME IN, WE WILL BE PLEASED TO DEMONS Ij; THIS SUPERB INSTRUMENT. MOUTRIE CO LTD. I J Raffles Place Singapore A i ASV. I AV/M^/^/M%WASV/.VAVWAVA%V.V.V.V 1 < l331 words
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