The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 1 September 1928
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Title Section13 1928-09-01 1 Singapore Free Press lo CENTS. SINGAPORE, S.S. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1928. NO. 12,50313 words
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Article302 1928-09-01 1 An increase in the estimate of the cost of the Johore Water Scheme of over two and a half million dollars was approved at yesterday's meeting of the Municipal Commission. Pajjes 11 and 12. Firestone's Liberian rubber enterprise has been attacked in the I nited States on302 words
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Article1024 1928-09-01 1 Qmieqmid ni/»>'t irnminea M«*tH cut fmrwm§% Lt belli Juvenal. The wheels of war KToggtdi Well, the secret df patch that was never really secret has Keen published am) now we know the whole dastardly plans of the War Office in regard to our hard earned levenue.1,024 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement201 1928-09-01 1 > WING LOONG. THE RECOGNISED HOI SE for r)PEAN TROPICAL SUITS. •I S2, HIGH STREET. i RAFFLESHOTEL 1 McGuire's Little Symphonic SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd, at 9.16 p.m. I THK BARBER OF SEVILLE G. Rossini I A IDA G Verdi 5 INTERVAL Hall,t POLANAISE G. Glazounou i E. Grieg J Morning201 words
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Advertisement206 1928-09-01 1 ■WAWAW.VWWkW.V.W.WA WWWWVWAVrt%%wy%VWWW, j: ersr IN THE I WORLD SOLD BY ALL STORES AND WINE DEALERS. Sole Agents: HUTTENBACH LAZARUS SONS, LTD., i (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements'). j» SINGAPORE, PENANG, IPOH AND KUALA LUMPUR. i (EUROPE HOTEL) I "Renowned by Recommendation." V TO-DAY MORNING MUSIC on the Verandah S from206 words
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Advertisement127 1928-09-01 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Fiat cars serve only one master Paj:e •">. Sandeman's poit and sh^rrit-> are ihi- best —Page 1. Tennis shoes at sale prices at Robinson's Page 11. Wassiamull's make vlre«?making a s\>e«.'alty Page 3. Fraser and Niavt- declare interim dividend Page 9. Municipal teiulers. Bankruptcy notice, (indown to let127 words
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Advertisement14 1928-09-01 1 WING LOONG. FOR HIGH CLASS TAILORING. Style, Cut and Finish Guaranteed. 32, HIGH STREET.14 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous165 1928-09-01 1 THE WEEK. Saturday, Sept. \st. High Water. 11.38 a.m., 8.9. 11.19 pj*i 10 3 Malacca: H. W., 8.10 a.m., 7.0, 8.40 p.m., 6.8. 8.1. outward mail due. Polo: Barnes Cup Halestier. 4.30 p.m. Sunday, 2nd. High Water. 0.5 p.m., 9.1. Malacca: H. W., 8.50 a.m., 7.3, 9.10 p.m., 6.8. S.V.C.165 words
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Article128 1928-09-01 2 Offering (mm Quillayote Indiana. Stockholm, July 27. Prince Wilhelnii youngest son of Kine GiMtai V. of Sweden, ha? been touchingly remindtd of his umk up honorary chieftain under the name! of "The Lofia Eagle" of the Quillayote Indian tribe. The Prince, who during his recent American128 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement274 1928-09-01 2 THE UNHOLY L Are OotniiiLgS WATCH FOR THEM I COMING SOON i:ii ALHAMBRA S^Ta^nl m Hak^l LW i aTJ Hi a li I aV^K paa^^F *x A "as. inatine romarne of thwarted '4, hatt, satisfied vengeance-, racial in- 9 tiiirue and darine deed?. X* jy VICTOR MrLAGLKN In the Role274 words
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Advertisement334 1928-09-01 2 VICTORIA THEATRE TO-NIGHT AT 9.30 p.m. MATINEES: Wed. Sat., September sth. Bth. at 5 p.m. RONALD COLM AN BEAU GESTE P. C. WREN'S WONDERFUL STORY OF THE FOREIGN LEGION. ENLARGED ORCHESTRA° AND SPECIAL MUSIC. BOOKING NOW OPEN AT LITTLE'S. Prices: $3, $2, $1 and 50 cts. PAVILION From Tuesday. 28th.334 words
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Advertisement291 1928-09-01 2 ALHAMBRA p fe (Tan Chenfir Kee and Co., Ltd., Proprietors) Programme Commencing August 3i s t THE LATEST EMPIRE NEWS WILLIAM FOX Presents SILK LEGS with MADGE BELLAMY A comedy of to-day —Full of f un flapper* a, i MARRIAGE A starthnp: revelation of married life u daoieted I foremost291 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous405 1928-09-01 2 CHURCH SERVICES. ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRA).. rHISTKENTH SUNDAY AFTER TKIMTV. in. Half ('(.miruiiiof. M U»-y rnrtiuni.ii 'plain; with pen OfJ. •«.j."» a.n'. V-!t"< aad Holy Ceaunaaiati. Uldrea's Serriee. :».:«t p. Eveasoag 1 (ehorall i>n«i setaaMi. Com. :<t y an Heinley, Pfedßendajr, aad Km la) Hols < it 7 j ja. Taaaday,405 words
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Article1570 1928-09-01 3 The tt/45 Six-Cylinder W r olseley. The ***** h.p. six-cylinder Wotseiey Is a eai which it well designed because it is simple both to drive and to look after. while it gives excellent all round results on the road. Hm engine is ot the nsfMsßl 2-litit' class,1,570 words
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Article62 1928-09-01 3 Hi*. Sixtce* Motorinu Coavltti— i. "WinchtsttM The Marquis of Northampton was Itnec! vj. here »»>r using cut-oul on motor-car. It was stated his record included 11 conrictioni for excessive sposd, three for Irivinur to the common <lanjrt'r. Mid one fof| pecklesa driving. Viscount Somerton, >\ii«. was caught in62 words
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Article158 1928-09-01 3 Sports wax and wane in popularity; mo-or-cycle racing on "dirt track" succeeds pieyhuund-raeintr as thf fashion of 111© iouv; and Who shall >ay which is the more phen'.tn.l? FifTlim, «>t course, will proT* anythmj:. But a cornspondcnt to the .Manchester Guardian thinks that he has, this tim?, struck158 words
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Article113 1928-09-01 3 Chief t unstable Mcurns "A Wicked NN.i«i». O\|.<rd. Howard kathl>an<f, a lorry driver era ployed by the Oxford Brewery, \\a~ m a hairy t<» deliver beer in the district of Ox ford known ;t> Jericho, \lv took .1 corner at 30 ntilei an houi a>i<l :i hast113 words
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Article31 1928-09-01 3 Dr. K.s.K. Alfred, Aseistani Surgeon in charge of histrut Hospital, Sitiawan, tia bt-cn Gratis iVr re »i t-> Ta[>ah ati<l Ih A. < Jumeuux, of Tapah Hospital, ha> l>rru transferred to Sitiawan.31 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement181 1928-09-01 3 I a^^ -«^mn i iL^msh G' LAXO is the only food that has been used in 5 Royal Nurseries. Surely if there was j a better it would have been given to these Royal Babies. Your Baby j is as precious as a Royal Baby, and j must have the181 words
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Advertisement181 1928-09-01 3 Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Tai- ■pM 1 }f|# 19tF~ Sample each Snap, Ointment ;in<l CjgHfe. p >^>. x=n «l jllji Sinif iporv, U vli' L f i v^\/ n^ I JJI II VA/ 1 1 '^rt^fcf DDAC 1 JE n ILwUviv C3f\vw "*^^^*^i ALL TEAK MODEXS pip ashton- under- lyne181 words
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Article442 1928-09-01 4 Drastic Provisions of The New Code. Rome, July 23. The majority of Italian towns are more adapted for sedan-chairs than the rush of motors and trams. Streets are narrow ano Italians apt to be absent-minded when they take their airings abroad, and some streets have no442 words
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Article968 1928-09-01 4 THRILLS OF THE NEW AQUATIC SPORT. An Inexpensive Side-Hobby. by THE HON. MRS. VICTOR BRUCE. Discontent may or may not be divine, but it is certainly very human, and excellent as the modern car may be some of us do occasionally become temporarily tired of motoring in968 words
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Article13 1928-09-01 4 "I only married you out of sympathy."! "Well! I get plenty of it."13 words
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Article847 1928-09-01 4 The Daimler 20 H.P. In spite of the ever-growing similarity in ill makes of cars, it is curious to remark :hat practically every car-producing country las at least one make of a strongly marked nationality, if one can so phrase it. Every experienced owner will know what847 words
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Article95 1928-09-01 4 Wo<»den-V\ in>jless-Rail-Firevk.irk i ra>h^ 110 mph. \irrhn Another rock*'t car. thi> one dnifl Herr Valier. left the rail- in a trial run M the railway line near Kordhavwa. Unlike Herr Opal'l car. thirockets distributed all ov«-r it and h»* I wings. A .speed of nearly LM miles95 words
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Article83 1928-09-01 4 London is tht- MfMl pla for the motorist (writes the Hon. Mr*. Brui-e in "The Autocar'* Rh »UU?W has been MMU numy tiwt*. at.'i H That, hjwi'vt-r, d.H-s n,»t remove I with which the woman driver ronte« her fir^t trip to Town and I »houW c.rt.83 words
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Article23 1928-09-01 4 "Marrivd women huw I long life than haw eftfctr I widows."- Dr. W.!s«.n. tIM H *t Health for Manti.-l«i. In23 words
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Article32 1928-09-01 4 Hispano-Suiza Motors, will shortly open factor) l lar-road. Hendon. «km England will be MOtmbled lr hat this move MU bflM Ui •esult of the re-im|>o-ition ul lutie*. All tht- irorh rill about.32 words
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Advertisement314 1928-09-01 4 For The Man Who Knows Tyres Drivers who insist upon the sort of service that ordinary tyres cannot give, find the utmost pleasure and satisfaction in Fisk Tyres. Fisk Balloon Cords are now built of "FiUerless" Cord, by a Fisk patented process that eliminates rtne cross threads in the fabric314 words
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Advertisement93 1928-09-01 4 *£*ffls Why Should You Fit jwsts Any Othcr T y f^ r MO^WMmy penence of those xvho h ,M- C,h. T f 1^ more than one hundr,d mil ,S" #A^M V in^fi. 1 >0U |Ol> wil! 1 'd V^ #Sif <o nt doodvears. You »ill n > ,i r %JM&93 words
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Article642 1928-09-01 5 \CCIDENTS IN IRISH T.T. RACES. Some Narrow Escapes. Thrill upon thrill, numerous crashes, hairbreadth escapes and wonderful driving made the International Tourist race one of the most sensational in its history, says a message of August 20. Women screamed ard shuddered and turned away their heads when the642 words
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Article113 1928-09-01 5 New Spiked Mat Road Barriers. London, Aug. 22. Motoiin" bandits may have to resort to "tanks" in future, if the new spiked mat road barriers are officially adopted. Police all over Britain are satisfied with the result of the demonstration of the new invention for113 words
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Article77 1928-09-01 5 Prosecution Under New Motor Regulation. Paris, August 24). During the last two days 147 summonses have been issued against taxi-drivers and private motorists under the new regulation which requites that between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. all cars must be driven at a speed rendering77 words
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Article547 1928-09-01 5 In considering the progress made by manufacturers of British motors in the markets of the Empire there is possibly a tendency to restrict the survey to the private car and to overlook the fact that commercial goods and passenger-carrying vehicles are also securing for the British manufacturers547 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement124 1928-09-01 5 J WE CAN 1 RECOMMEND J UNRESERVEDLY >^ IP i^AJMMAßA^BßßßTaa^^^— "l™—^Sl__aw*^^ ZJaHaßßaaaaaaflAa !S A STURDY F BRITISH ,)OB AND THE LASTING QUALITIES OF IT ARE PROVED HY THE FACT THAT ITS RE-SALE VALUE IS THE HIGHEST OF ANY IiKITISH CAR OF ITS CLASS IN i MALAYA. Borneo Motors, Limited. Singapore124 words
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Advertisement101 1928-09-01 5 I WE SERVE ONLY ONE MASTER— I I I r Hi WHO STANDS ALONE BY SHEER EXCELLENCE. *i i Jfi u: IT IS OIR RIGID POLICY TO .tf^&^Rk \'yJ3o9y^ W^ SERVE HIS STANDARDS AND SnL9Q^TO ffll j^^JiiWi YOl R NEEDS WITH EQUAL AND MW I *Z^ Ma "x^^^MSlrfi ABSOLUTE LOYALTY.101 words
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Article914 1928-09-01 6 Zoe Beckley - Zoe Beck ley By t Defends Marriage to Hindu, and Sees i No Peril. MATING AS NATURAL AS IF BETWEEN NEIGHBOURS. IM i^ the hun of three consecutive articles written following: an interIm an American newspaperwoman won with the former Maharajah oi [^dore ,nd hi^ bride, who914 words
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Article238 1928-09-01 6 Ni\*d for Orjramscd Athletics. London. Vumi^t 2<Hh. i. cpejienee trained I>\ the In.i. ttmm at AmsUiduni fthoold Indian supporters of athletics to make t great effort t<. create athletic facilities in lnrtia with a itw t<> the production of team fapabk of winning the highest honouri238 words
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Article64 1928-09-01 6 r Difficulties Due to Industrial Depression. I «.n<lnn. Auuusl 21. The Abevtiaie A>soeiation Football Club is not fulfilling its Liairue fixture on Saturday and may cease to exist M its bank has asked the Club to realise its assets and repay its debt immediately. The ClubV only64 words
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Article182 1928-09-01 6 And Drop Into Same Hole. What happened OB the mountain golf ftl Wentworth Fails. Ne\\- S-. uth b, an? why three gotten were seen tig back to the clubhouse with such ■A. Two memben of the Lean Golf CJuh. Dr. Alcora mml Mr. B. A.182 words
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Article109 1928-09-01 6 INTER-SER VICES ATHLETICS. Army's Victory Aided by Lord Kurghley. London. Auu. Isth. i<»l v. ith The Inter-Services Atiiletic Championships tool- place to-day in idea; weather. There were 10,000 spectators?. The Am v won with 27 points, while the Air Force and Navy had 20 and 13, respectively. Lord Burj;hle.v materially109 words
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Article13 1928-09-01 6 r-^—-(ioiui modem literatu»-e is never made out! uf correct sentiments— Mr. Arnold Dennett.13 words
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Article, Illustration827 1928-09-01 6 Jack Russell - Jack Russell Playing on the Off-Side. ji I' by > j: I' < 1-1 guild and E*S?X.) Primarily this article is intended to go a little further than others in batting; it is pioposed to tell you how to make off-side strokes prolific.827 words
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Article388 1928-09-01 6 IMea Tor Caution. Lord Harris has giren another fillip to the l.h.w. controversy in cricket by his remarks ;i: the Cricketers' Fund meeting at Lord's. He is of the opinion that the various cricket authorities should be consulted again on th" ■abject in view of the eas*.388 words
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Article269 1928-09-01 6 Fred Barratt is one of those to whom the crowd owe a debt for increasing the joy of the game. Barratt, with his p >wevful shoulders, was always a hitter, br^t until this year he came off oniy once or tw;».e in a season; somet.ir.?.-? he went thftMigl)269 words
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Article127 1928-09-01 6 Lady Players Summoned for Skrndcr and Assault. llerlin. August 21. A tMtnii BCandal has arisen through Fran Roznkok declaring that Frau Aussom wrote to the Tennis Association asserting thai hi v daughter was recently twice defeated beetOM Krau Reznicek hypnotised her before play began. Fran Reznic'ok resorted127 words
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Article63 1928-09-01 6 From a report by St. Giles Camberwell Guardians: "The tennis court at the hospital was repaired a few weeks ago at a cost of £29 6s. 4d., and owing to the exceptionally high winds for this time of year, nearly the whole of the new material63 words
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902 1928-09-01 6 Fred Tunstall - PROSPECTS OF THE FOOTBALL SEASON. Fred Tunstall J 'Will HuJdersfield Regain Their Supremacy ANOTHER INTERESTING SEASON S ANTICIPATED. J by J In thitikiny: of what may happen during the current football season, it is first necessary to consider the amazinp state of affairs which existed when the last season closed.902 words
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Article238 1928-09-01 6 Edwsfd H. Tf-mnu-. tho Riant City clerk, who was, in mail week, waiting at Dover to swim the Channel from England to Prance is tf Eeet 2 inches hiirh. and trains on tish. bicad and halter, and tea. "I'm tit enough to <'J«t tho Channel,* 1 h«told M238 words
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Article119 1928-09-01 6 Retirement Plans Definite Vet." Steve l^'iint: 1 tb ;;r Evening N- l hi> plans for the I til un Then- arc rumours t if retiring from r <n'u: ;»r <' tnl flat-racinp w fin a new career w tro St< \c admitted thai sort might h<> happening j119 words
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Article21 1928-09-01 6 It makei me despaii of my fellow-men wl I rawing the probabilit With a- BIUCh indilT'f i talking about foothi Howard.21 words
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127 1928-09-01 6 Then Walking Tour with Novelist. l.ond »n. AuuiiM 2.1. Tunney arrived b1 Plymouth froal America this nrorning and Wmt cheered by .1 huge crmvl Interviewed bj Reuter, he naid he hoped Ito gel in England the privac) he Had been trying to got i\>r eight127 words
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Article1009 1928-09-01 7 THE ORIGIN OF "THE DEAD RAT." Pork and the Car. (By George Cecil for the Free Press.) Parisians, after years of unenlightenment, have asked each other: "What, pray, ii it th? origin of L? Rat Moif? According to an elderly waiter, a picturesque individual, whose bushy, grey, pointed whiskers1,009 words
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Article194 1928-09-01 7 A Casino Robbery Plot. San Re mo. Aug. I. Millions of francs would have been gained from the municipal casino here by a plot had not the police been warned in time. A whole band of crooks, including casino employees, were involved in the plot, and194 words
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Advertisement403 1928-09-01 7 THE LATEST NOVELTIES IN HIGH CLASS JEWELLERY RINGS, BRfKX HES, PENDENTS, BRACELETS, WATCHES set with DIAMONDS (.OLD H; ARETTE AND VANITY CASES. SILVER CIGARETTE CASES AND BOXES, etc. THE MOST IMPORTANT STOCK OF WATCHES and CHRONOMETERS Mort- then 1,000 different patterns: MOV ADO LEVRETTE TING UATrULV CYMA EBEL TIEMPO WATUIKS403 words
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Advertisement406 1928-09-01 7 •i DISTINCTIVE DESIGNS IN J TEAK CARD TABLES I > Constant Quality— Economical Prices— Large Stocks to Choose From. !j Useful Folding Card Table F*s d I I I.- With green felt top q Green felted cloth toi>. S l Price $21.60 nett. S 24 in. x24 in. $10.00 nett.406 words
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Article1432 1928-09-01 8 INTERESTING SPEECHES ON RUBBER. The Industry's Bill. fFrom Our Owr. O^respondert.l London, Aug. 1. The dinner of the Incorporated Society of Planter* held at the Piccadilly Hotel, was one of the most successful ever inaugurated by that Society. Thoiv weie 130 p topic present, mostly composed of1,432 words
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Article350 1928-09-01 8 Loss Alleged to be Worth $200,000,000. The arrests of Tan Wen-chiang and Huving Pah-chuan in connexion with the robbery at the Manchu Imperial Tombs are reported to the Nationalist Military Council by telegram from the Peking; Garrison Coni-mander-in-chief. says the Sinwanpao. It was stated that after the350 words
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Article271 1928-09-01 8 On October 7 next the world will be a duller place, for on the 6th falls due the order which the Government of the Bolivian Republic have issued to their subjects living in La Paz. the chief city, that Indian dress is to yield to the mod?s of271 words
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Article94 1928-09-01 8 To bf Exhibits in Mii-mi Grand Marian. N-u Kr lobster weighing 18 ponds wa# Campobellc waten ncentb Matthews, of Wilson'- lew to Grand Manan. when H Wi made into a moseani ipecin Moses. The crustacean the lanre daw being 11 "I. 6 inches in width, and holding quarts. These94 words
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Article64 1928-09-01 8 tr MMtliwilr Pmwiw »mh. i I odon The Captain of the P. «nO pindi. on arrival at Mars-ill- when approaching Aden. M Sherwo.nl dived overboard His wife raised the alan was turned. Sherwood, «l mii was rescued and place,] injth I Sherwood ovei |>"W« -J H again64 words
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Article30 1928-09-01 8 It is a dreadful thtaJfc tory Of the Scuts over tJfr S.HK extension of B»j»ockbu4.»ud for Ffeddea, M to I»PM l ll erkhtt in favour of golf.. 4 1 terton.30 words
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Advertisement154 1928-09-01 8 POMMERY I I Champagne q The Wine of Kings The King of Wines j^^H 11 Obtainable from all Kood dealers. I JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England.) Agents for: Singapore and F. M. S. i f^^H V^'r?v P^>" V There is no need to go to the Pole r154 words
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Advertisement368 1928-09-01 8 NEW VICTORIES Perfected IA/flippet I superiority in Economy, Performance, Quality and Stamina is daily outdistancing its previous great sales records SuOeilOr Quality Since the announcement of the A dju stable s teering post Easily astonishing new low prices on the adjusted for the convenience of any NeW LOW A riCeS368 words
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Advertisement296 1928-09-01 9 BUSINESS CARDS. ADLER 30 1 bcnk Keylniarci KKALLY EFFICIENT PORTABLE I r WREATHS. wreaths made to order m SINGAPORE CASKET CO. > SELEGIB UO AD. < I'honp No 7" TO LET. R< 'M>. Rai j Ist Octaass ROTHEIS. < 7 Burnam Street und N'o. 16 meykh itoTwms. I Will Road.296 words
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Advertisement703 1928-09-01 9 NOTICES. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM. •Id. BONHAM STREET, Uaflles Square. Singapore. Over Yokohama Specie Bank. Heading ttoom Open Daily i*.3O l'/H} Service every .Sunday 10.00. Testimony Meeting first Wednesday 5.30. FRASER NEAVE, LTD. Bl BSfWSJ eriv.-n that an [ntenm IMvi.l, »f W <-„,,t> „rr „h«r, on account of roar tiMlinf703 words
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Advertisement758 1928-09-01 9 THE NAVAL AGREEMENT. NO ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ALLIANCE. Lord Cushendun Interviewed. (.iJt'Uter s Service. (Seneva, Au«. :i«. Lord Cttsnsndkuii intnrrlesfail ly Riutt-i whh regard to thv Ar-lu-French naval ilisjiriijamt'ni actonl, t'liiphasistnl that there was nothinir in the shajH' of an agreed Anflo-Vrenaa policy, no wret elaoses, and as arranK-ement with758 words
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Advertisement774 1928-09-01 9 AMUNDSEN. FRUITLESS SEARCH FOR MISSINC; EXPLORER. Wrecked Plane Reported Found. [Renter's Service,] Onsa, Aug. 30. The Admiralty announces that the sealer Hobby, which is still searching Cor the missing members of the Italia's crew and Amundsen, fruitlessly explored Queen Victoria Land ami then proceeded to Franz Joseph Land and Alexandra774 words
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Advertisement613 1928-09-01 9 NOTICES. APPLICATION FOR LAND IN JOHORE. His Highness the SviUn of Jenaaj wiehee ii to be known that ull ap{s|kationa for Land in the State of Johore ihoold bv addressed to tht CoaunUftioner of Landi and Mines at .lohorr Bahru or to the Co!loctOf of Land Hevenuf fat Ihe District613 words
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Advertisement313 1928-09-01 9 I' Anj^A I L|M^. I I JUlenburgs I Foods I Made from the purest milk of cows pastured in the home counties, the 'Allenburys* Poods are as easily digested as mother's milk. They are germ free and are simply and quicklj- made by the ad- dition or boiling water only.313 words
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Article355 1928-09-01 10 The momentous MffOCifttkHM which may be said to have been initiated on April 6th last year, when M. Briand wrote his letter to Mr. Kellogg suggest ing a Franco-Ameri-can treaty outlawing war. have now passed from the stage of discussion into the stage of reality, and are now355 words
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Article285 1928-09-01 10 The war between the co-operative societies and the Indian moneylender who has for long battened on the clerical class in Singapore continues to be waged with a considerable measure of success." This is reflected in the weekly proceedings in the Bankruptcy Court, where the number of small285 words
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Article483 1928-09-01 10 TWe resignation of his commission in the Kurasian Companies. S.SV.F. by 2nd-Lieut. E. G. Wheat ley has been accepted. Mr. C G. F. Baughan. Assistant Superintendent of Police. S.S.. has been seconded for service under the Government of the F.MS. The Malayalee Association. Singapore, will celebrate 'Onam at the association483 words
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Article92 1928-09-01 10 DIED TO SAVE HIS CHILDREN. Selangor Sportsman's Sad End. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur. Aug- 31. The death occurred under tra«rn circumstances yesterday of Mr. E. R. de Zylva, 1 an Extra-Assistant Conservator of Forests and a well-known and popular sportsman 1 in Selangor. Mr. Zylva who92 words
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218 1928-09-01 10 Impending Retirement. A hint of his approaching departure Iron; Malaya and. we understand from enquiries his retirement from the service was given by His Excellency, the General Offiicer Commanding < Major General Sir C. C- Van Straubenzee) in a speech which he made at218 words
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Article572 1928-09-01 10 Under the suspices of the Malayalie Association Johore Bahru the Onam day was celebrated by the Malayalie:* at Johore Bahru at the Association premises on tht 9*h instant. Patients in the European Hospital. Kuala Lumpur, include Messrs Mattel^, Walsh. Gurr, Stevens. Davis, Halford. Gaffey. Dale Mmris. McN'ee. and Addison. Mrs.572 words
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Article106 1928-09-01 10 CHARGED WITH R\|»i\ r TAMIL WOMAN. At Port Dickson. [From Our Own CormpeadeM 1 SeremUan. t) Last week a sensational r curred rear Port Dickson. the at St Leonard's Estate, wh r Catholic brother. Cyril Talbot •5, Institution. Kuala Lumpur. wm» „r r a Warrant Cm raping Tamil106 words
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Article111 1928-09-01 10 Hostile Chinese in \rab Street. A casv was MCBtfcfted Courts yesterday in which tv iin chained with abetment of inciting an assault. It i- two accused were at th«- head sion of about two hundred who wore cheering ami back ni the It ders. The '.\\<> men \v»-r<-Kans111 words
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Article45 1928-09-01 10 LATEST RIBBER AM) TIN PRICES. (From Our Own Coßespoadeni London. Auk. ll« 1.-'W p.m. Messrs. Symintrton and Sindtil notifv to-day's rubber nrtcc I 8 15 16d. per lb. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and S notify to-dav's tin price- ..> £213 3 B— £2<)o 1 IT,.45 words
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Article106 1928-09-01 10 POSTAL OFFICE W ARNING. Currency Notes in Letters. The following i- published in Post Office List:— The Secretary for Postal Afi strong rea>on.«- for believing thai widespread fcrsgsrd of the ftefuUtk* which prorides that letter* coatanriaf u rency notes can only 1 <• wM by r< or insured post. The106 words
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Article78 1928-09-01 10 Chinese Fined for Torturing Armadillo. A European !a.v who bad been vi the discttstinf.antici of Chiw took it into his heid to torture ma.lillo by slowly (eatta*- the to death. >vsterda> had the aitisfactK p^«-- the miscrean parted from his (one hopes* ill-pared money. 1' reported the78 words
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Article97 1928-09-01 10 British Troops in Shanghai to b Withd-awn. According U» infor.at.-m MCttl diplomatic sources, sa s the Chi. the British troops in Jkmilfh. ordered by their Gov.-.nm n ■be W» drawn. British merchant in ever, have req^sted U< withdraw portpOMd. From tafof»tion [he British Consulate, Bnt^ ment is97 words
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Advertisement213 1928-09-01 10 "THE CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK 'S." 10 ltll1 Iv^^^t^ WIIC "THE VERY BEST OBT>tWABt£," Sole Agents: CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD. > ln.eorpom*e:l uvdvr the Compatiir*' Ordinances of Hong Kong), (Incorvorated in Shanghai.) 90 Robinson Road, Tel. SINGAPORE. 228. rMimiNMMiimiiiMuiiiHiiMfmiiiMiminiMiimuiiHHiHmHiiiiinmM^^ jj BY SPECIAL BsjT JL *Mj APPOINTMENT ji TO liIS MAJESTT213 words
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Advertisement36 1928-09-01 10 !PJiTi!fi!fi!fHli!^^ California's jj JOHOICESTJJ FRUITS AND VEGETABLES j bEL monte| DO YOU BELIEVE IN CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE WATCH FOR THE WARE CASE H.B. Winter. MERCHANT TAILOR. 6-M, Battery Road, (S«cond Floor— "G. H." Building). SINGAPORE. Tel. 188.36 words
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Advertisement9 1928-09-01 10 I To-day's Featue. 1 FOOTBALL PfOSPECTS. I ~Pagi r>-9 words
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Article137 1928-09-01 11 \TTACK ON FIRESTONE'S ENTERPRISE. •Had for the Nations." MMiai f Reuter's Service.] London. Aug. 31. Washington correspondent that the Firestone rubber concesberia an.l the State Department's the negotiation leading thereto Iced at a conference of the Insf Politics at Williamstown by Mr. i who investigated the Liberian137 words
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Article210 1928-09-01 11 B) League Council i Router's Service. l (iene\a. Aug. tl« oi the LoAffue Council's the opium ouestion a letter ovei th«- name of th-- Siamese wnuw nsing the appointment of Commission and promising its condm referred to the difficul(•arryinu <>ut an undertaking to the traffic in opium especially210 words
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Article93 1928-09-01 11 I -ikely to Oust Oil Burners. [Reuters Service.] !.<»ndon. Aug. 31. Star liner Stuart Star, the fir<t pulverised coal fuelling, has 1 the Thame> from River Plate. impKMMd of the advantages plant, known as the "Claifcft-"-pulveriser unit system." The engineer of the Stuart Star declared 1 <JUt oil93 words
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60 1928-09-01 11 THE ANGLO-FRENCH NAVAL COMPROMISE. Ire "ih Minister Support Lord (ushendun. [Reuter's Service.] Paris, Aug. 31. Minister of Marine, in an the subject of the Anglolv:il lompromise. made a stateul^r to that of Lord Cushendun as f '-n. Geatm y» sterday. alao emphasised that there •t m the compromise that was60 words
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Article80 1928-09-01 11 «l ftMtml meeting of the •iation, Singapore, held on the following membei* were J»e current year:— President A. Vice-presidents, M. H. Da- B. Ilaji Mohamed Saboor- r.-tary and Treasurei Haji AhH n T^'" 1 11 As.,t: Secretary, M. Amin ]'f^r A. B. A. Wan, Sports Secrebrmhia Angullia. Committee: jUji Dawood,80 words
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Article145 1928-09-01 11 FEAR OF ATTACKS IN MONGOLIA. Growing Red Influence. [Reuter's Far Eastern Service.] Shanghai, Aug. 31. As tangible evidence of the desire of Hang Hsue Liang to assist the Nationalist Government 80,000 Northern troops inside the Great Wall are being withdrawn to Manchuiia. of which 10,000 are145 words
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Article107 1928-09-01 11 Smith Gets Labour Vote. [Reuter's Service.] Rochester, Aug. |L At New York the Presidential candidacy of Governor Smith was approved by acclamation at a stonny session of the annua onventi..n of the New York State Federation of I ahour. H« t Spring. Ai Kansas. Aug. 31. Torrential ratal107 words
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Article35 1928-09-01 11 CReuterV. Service.] L-mdon. Aug. 31. Tho Hon. Mr. Bridgeman has informed the executive of the Oswestry Conservatives that he will not be a candidate at the next e'ection owing to ill health.35 words
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Article64 1928-09-01 11 For White Star Line. [Router's Service.] London. Aug. 31. The world*! biggest and most luxurious ship is being: built by Harland Wolff at Belfast for the White Star-Trans-Atlantic service. The tonnage is «>O,OOO tons and it will take three years to complete. Thw eod is six64 words
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Article53 1928-09-01 11 Visits New York. TReuter's Service.] New York. Aug. St. The H.M.A.S. Australia ha< arrived for a four days' visit. Salutes were exchanged ard an elaboiate harbour reception arranged by the city authorities was postponed owintr to the lateness of the h<>ur. but I civic banquet and various theatre53 words
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33 1928-09-01 11 [Reuter's Far Eastern Service.] Tokio. Aug. 31. Orders have been issued f/>r the withdrawal from Manchuria of the 4th. Mixed Brigade, which was sent from Korea last May.33 words
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Article104 1928-09-01 11 THE TOKONAMY PARTY. [By Courtesy of the Nanyo Xichi-Xichi Shimbunsha.] Tokio, August 30 The new political Party has secured the qualification of a negotiating body in the Diet. Mr. R. Tanaka was the last man who joined the Party, which increased the number of the membership to 25.104 words
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Article114 1928-09-01 11 Construction to Cost Fifty Million Dollars. Nanking. Aug. 17. The Reconstruction Committee has submitted the budget of expenditure for the construction of the new capital, to the Government Council for consideration. It is calculated that $50,000,000 is necessary to meet the whole expenditure. The Committee proposes that114 words
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Article690 1928-09-01 11 CHARGE AGAINST FIVE CHINESE. Brilliants Found in Pawnshop Some interesting facts surrounding tht recent robbery of about UO.OOO worth of jewellery from the residence in Yeo Chu Kang road of Madame Lee Ben Neo, wife of Mr. Lim Peng Sian*. a ve^ well-knowr business man, were brought690 words
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Article40 1928-09-01 11 Railway to Pay Half a Million Monthly. Shanghai, Auk. 22 It is reported from Peiping that the Peiping-Hankow Railway has agreed to pay to Marshal Feng Yubsiang a monthly sum of $500,000 for the maintenance of hi.Army.40 words
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Article120 1928-09-01 11 Carnival To-night. A grand carnival dance (fancy dress opMciial) is being held at the Spanish Tea Gardens to-night- The management ha\e j rovided four handsome prizes for tne best and most original costumes. The prograpime will include vocal items by the well-known baritone. Andres Palacios, and120 words
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Article60 1928-09-01 11 The Government Health Office sends returns for the seven days ending midnight on Saturday, August 25th. is as follows: Penan* Hill (2,100 feet), average mean shade temperature 69.97 (deg. F.), total evaporation .294 inches, total rainfall 2.770 inches. Taiping Hill (3,500 feet), average mean shade temperature 71.8460 words
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Article2236 1928-09-01 11 THE JOHORE WATER SCHEME. Estimate Increased By $2,550,000. •r^l a i ls of the incre ase from $3,250,000 to $5,800,000 in the estimate of the cost of the Pontian Kechil Water Scheme, we,re Siven at the monthly meeting of the Muricipal Commissioners yesterday by the President (Mr. R.2,236 words
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Advertisement135 1928-09-01 11 I TENNIS SHOES I at Sale Prices I i I I Two Special Sale Bargains 1 I In Sports Shoes 1 a 8 ry O- g O 92 Pair S > Stocked in All Sizes ft, 6. 7, 8. 9. 10, 11. No Half Sizes BRITISH MANUFACTURE Robinson Co., Ltd.135 words
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320 1928-09-01 12 Shock in the Neck if Pen Strayed. A novel electrical experiment by which a boy was made to write well. wa> described by Pfofssom A. B. Heath, of Swansea. nt the Summer School of the British Social Hygiene Council at Cambridge. The boy was320 words
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Article105 1928-09-01 12 Surprise For Workers. Workmen engaged in quarrying land uv a building estate at Preston, near \\Vymouth, unearthed a heap of old bronze Roman eoins. There wore between 4,000 and 5,000. most 6f them were in an excellent state of preservation, and the inscription could be105 words
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Advertisement528 1928-09-01 12 Safeguard j Babyis Future X^f<^*^ K 51 DON'T GUESS' L AW^l^^ CERTAIN j The foundation (»f robust Sucha foivJisMellin sl'ojd, manhood is laid in early which, mixed a> directed, infancy. In laying the may be used with the foundation a mother's choice best results from birth of the nuht food528 words
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Advertisement102 1928-09-01 12 1 ESSEX SUPER SIX I THE ;GREATEST SIX I CYLINDER VALUE I REDUCED PRICE I Touring Model 1,775 STRAITS MOTOR GARAGE i Having friends to-night P then S&ty'i N^ 1 j serve up r^j my real y^l fl^H Rheumatism l-banishpain! y^yT Apply Sloan's. Restore healthy circu/JT Ution of blood through102 words
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Article987 1928-09-01 13 PRINCE TO VISIT FREE STATE Many American Visitors. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Dublin. July 31. The rumour that there is a possibility oi the Prince of Wales visiting the Fre< State next year i» paining- in strength. Foi so far. of course, there has been no definite987 words
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Article544 1928-09-01 13 NOT ALLOWED TO FILM LONDON LIFE. Tribulations of Camera Man. What can be done with London life in kinema production is shown in Mr. \nthony Asquith's new film "Underground Berlin has been the subject of a separate him which has had enormouse IDCCCMJ throughout the544 words
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Article215 1928-09-01 13 European Passenger Ciives Himself Up. A Chinese chauffeur in Hong Kong, tells a sensational story of his having been attacked by his passeng-er, a European, and painfully injured, says the S.C.M.P. The affair took place somewhere on the Taipo Road at about 8 p.m. on Autr. 20th.215 words
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Article158 1928-09-01 13 Captured by Moors. London, Aug. 23. Paris.— The difficulty of establishing a combined sea and air service from France to South America is illustrated by the predicament of two airmen, MM. Reine and Serre, who were forced to land early last 1 July in Jiodehono,158 words
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Advertisement152 1928-09-01 13 CHAMPION 1 SPARK PLUG Tl No Q. 7 m REGILAR) > Suitable for |i CADILLAC CHRYSLER qveri \m><; r 1 hipmobile 5 hN; !ir C^rnT^j^^nrn^^ f packard u:r vr v^ji^^auj;^ w HIPPET etc L SR^RK PLUGS S etc. UIVMI'IdNS DEPENDABI E _FOR__EYERY ENGINE J-I i m D w I I152 words
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Advertisement250 1928-09-01 13 1 FOR THE I] II I NEW FORD CAR I I USE ITEXACOI I Mofor Oi7 Z/eayi/ 1 I! 1 FOR I TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL f USE I I I Texaco Thuban Compound I > Manufactured by The Texas Company U.S.A. I Distributors for .Alalava: I William Jacks Co. S250 words
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Advertisement706 1928-09-01 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Twite Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Harre.) 0 Dae S'pore. Route Hubject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. THESEUS For London, Rotterdam and706 words
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Advertisement542 1928-09-01 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Doe S'pore. •a CITY OF KHIOS sitt^M 8.8. CITY OF GLASGOW mj£ oo s.a. CITY OF MOBILE ojT 20542 words
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Advertisement469 1928-09-01 14 P &O British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO tJNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S OOTttNM. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON "FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Due. y^ Tonnage. S'pore. Tonna K e. J^ MOREA 11,000469 words
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Advertisement1653 1928-09-01 15 K. P. M. (Incorporated in Holland.) Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. aUprwatafive. in the Straits Settlements (Singapore and *>.n..,> of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU OF JAVA AiJ information, detailed itineraries, free of chars. Apply K.P.M. Tourist Office. I»ALO|»O— Saturday, Sept. 1 Batavia 8 te^ iin Ba>tan Si Api Ari1,653 words
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Article16 1928-09-01 16 The Wing Hong arrived in port yesterday with 993 deck passengers from China ports.16 words
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Article23 1928-09-01 16 Rate of freight on coffee has been fixed at G $17. per 16 cwt. effective immediately. t23 words
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Article15 1928-09-01 16 Ninety bullocks by the Deli from Bangkok. Coal by the Palopo from Palembang.15 words
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Article197 1928-09-01 16 Royal Prince and Rheinland in Hon«: Kong. Two replacement vessels registered their first appearance in Hong Kong on Aug. 22nd. The Royal Prince, a steam turbine driver, vessel, of the Furness Far East Round tfctf World Service, takes the place of the Asiatic Prince, lost at sea.197 words
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Article190 1928-09-01 16 A Plea for Their Retention. There has been some criticism ot' the decision of the Admiralty to scrap the six submarines of the "L" class which have recently returned from China and which have proved themselves most efficient vessels in Eastern waters. The class is a very190 words
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Article111 1928-09-01 16 Lloyd's Official Among the Injured. Malta. Six people were seriously injured, includine the cargo surveyor and salvagor of Lloyd's, by an explosion which occurred in the Glasgow steamer Arracan. which put into Malta with her bunkers on tire. The injured include the second officer. Mr.111 words
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121 1928-09-01 16 We have received a copy of the Port Publicity and Propaganda Bulletin in which interesting details of the Port of Lourenco Marques are given. In view of the recent report on wharf developments here it is interesting to note that the Lourenco Marques wharf121 words
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Advertisement669 1928-09-01 16 Burns Philp Line I (Incorporated in Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-krown steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins669 words
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Advertisement800 1928-09-01 16 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc. 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO (BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE (via Suet). M.S. SILVERHAZEL due Sept. 8 M.S. SILVERASH due Oct. 3 M.S. SILVERGUAVA due Oct. 27 PACIFIC JAVA CALCUTTA SERVICE SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO AM)800 words
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Miscellaneous681 1928-09-01 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a.m Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6681 words
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Miscellaneous156 1928-09-01 16 City of Pekin, Brit. 4425, from Shanghai 31, for London 1. Eng Guan, Brit. 51, from Mersing 31. for K. Tinggi 1. Kashima Maru. Jap. 6147. from Yokohama 30, for Middlesbrough 31. Kopah, Brit. 223, from Malacca 31. for Malacca 1. Op Ten Noort. Dut. 3566, from B. Deli 31,156 words
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Article426 1928-09-01 17 New London Station Contract Signed. London listeners will have the choice of two distinct wireless programmes from the 8.8.C.'s new twin-wave station at Potters Bar. which is to be completed in a year. The contract for the building has been signed and the B.BC. is asking for426 words
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Article803 1928-09-01 17 ;i Maintenance and Upkeep of ij I Wireless Sets in Malaya. i i: 2 One of the many problems which face the wireless enthusiast in this part of the world is the truly devastating effect of the climate on the component parts of his receiving set.803 words
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Article207 1928-09-01 17 THE SEMI-PORTABLE WIRELESS SET. New Demand By Listeners. I never realised how strong was the general demand for portable wireless sets until I received a letter from a listener at Christchuroh (Hants writes the Evening News Wireless Correspondent. He asks me to recommend to him a fivevalve portable set and207 words
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Article411 1928-09-01 17 A Sitiawan correspondent, who is a keen wireless enthusiast, writes: Many will have read with interest your article on short wave telephony in your issue of the 18th. inst. and in spite of the hour at which the London Concert is received, one thinks it would be well411 words
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Article54 1928-09-01 17 giving: the power valve 200 volts on its anode than about the supply of 100 volts-Brigadier-General Sir Samuel H. Wilson, Permanent Under-Secretary for the Colonies, is now on an official visit to the West African Colonies. He hopes to visit Malaya next year presumably to remove the bad impression Mr.54 words
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Advertisement141 1928-09-01 17 AGONISING PILES CURED No Knife! No Surgeon! •wtt aff] c t ion causes more hum*« misery Vet Piles can be quicklj sjs4 -j-e<i without ths use of knife, scisosra, -ctncity. or any other outtias y*K method, and without oonfiaeaMit w .and a doctor's or hospital bills to pay. r «K'141 words
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Advertisement91 1928-09-01 17 lIIIIIIIIIIHIIHIIIKIIIIIUHimiIIIIUIIIIIUHiniIIIIUHIIItiniIUIIHHIHHIHmiUHUUUHUHi s 1 We regret that we are unable to publish, for the present, our series of notices of stations receivable in this 1 country, as we are awaiting verifica- 1 tion from the stations concerned of 3 such particulars as times of transmit- I sion, output power, etc.. etc.91 words
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Advertisement803 1928-09-01 17 js§§2£iSS OCRATCHING makes the skin's surface raw and f^^^ •*-J inflamed. It opsns the way for poisonous germs 7 to infect the br^cen tissues and set up ravaging eczema, rash, psoriasis, sores and ulcers. m— t«*i«t«i». For stopping irritation and pain, killing disease germs, and for lhir/77i~i growing new healthy803 words
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Miscellaneous684 1928-09-01 17 CHARITY CROSSWORDS CgMPETTTION. NO. 77. $750 in Prizes .rill b. paid to the •uccMiinl competitor* in Ui, comjwtltiOß. Ist Prize $450, 2nd Prize $300. From the proflU of the competition 60 p.r cent will b. haadtd'to St. Mary's Home, Singapore. (Ui. UfM*. MMMMM """■HMnr™"" "~^^^B I 1 J 1 mi-684 words
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Article1454 1928-09-01 18 JAPANESE VISITORS ENTERTAINED. Trade Relations. [From Our Own Correspondent.) Katavia, Aug. 25. Ol Tuesday evening a dinner was given ir. the Hou-d des Indes by the commercial world of Katavia in honour of the Japarvse Economic Research Party* under Mr- Jnouye After the usual toasts Mr. Trip, the1,454 words
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Article225 1928-09-01 18 Elephant Worshipped By Buddhists. Calcutta. Aus. t»4. Pa Wa. the celebrated white «.0.-i>hant. which ii worshipped by devout Boddhiftt* died suddenly in the Cafeotti Zoo on Friday. According to the Statesman the first symptoms of illness were noticed on Friday ni^ht, and within thiee hour*225 words
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92 1928-09-01 18 Danger of Serious Breakdown. London, Aug. 21. Mr. A. J. i'ook, the irrepressible leader of the extreme section of the Miners' Federation, has been ordered by the doctors to take a re*t if he wishes to escape a serious breakdown. Mr.92 words
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Article97 1928-09-01 18 Furnt to Death on Funeral Pyre. Bombay, Aug. 23. The story of a son burning himself on the funeral pyre of his dead father comes from Lakhanadaun Tehsil, in the Seoni district of the Central Provinces. It appears that on August 11th., while the mourners97 words
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Article20 1928-09-01 18 Is it the looking-glass that drives a girl more self-respect than the average boy of I sixteen?— Mr. LH. Tatham.20 words
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Advertisement245 1928-09-01 18 Halitosis! \^S- X A pleasant cure <^=i^r_^ an old trouble Halitosis? What's that? It is the name that doctors give to a very old and common trouble: "unpleasant breath." So many of us have "halitosis" unawares. Fortunately there is a simple, And the pity ,s that no one, [e^ nt245 words
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Advertisement277 1928-09-01 18 66 looks 39 i^<o.jS^ And would not think <</ \9ES^^^ missing hei Kruschen! vQSnI L^mr lh rt> ••W interest tht written h] person 50 yfdrs o/ u?e. 100, fcaiw fttrn taAt«| sa//5 in my first cup of tea every morning ever am i H ff *S&ft r(it put on tht277 words
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Article143 1928-09-01 19 Yesterday's Alteration*. Buyers Seller*.. Batang Padang 4.'> 4'.» Hutu (uvcs 1.30 i.:>; H..im Fatta w 43H Kintu T n Dred L.12 1^ 1.47 H .Malayan <>n.-. 71 7 1 IVnawal- f>:'^_. 67^ Petaling 4.10 4.17 t-x. Pontiai ak« u i v Rahman lly.i 1.^7 1.41 Taipinf 1.06143 words
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879 1928-09-01 19 FRAS ER CO., EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. KftHfeAY, AUG. 31 si. Ituyvr* Sellers. Asam Kuinhanp (£t Kg M jGs $d xd UanKrin Tin 43s 44s Hutanjr Padang- ($1 45 59, Katu Cavos l.SO 1.10 Chendetiann; (t'» 1G 1 7s Chin Chin ($1) 10 20 num. Eastern Siam <i'> lo.> lGs879 words
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Article69 1928-09-01 19 An. i :i Ui»nk mi. s j Bank demand til H-i6 Private credit* 8 :t 2 4 5-lf, New York, ili'ii'aiid 55 15-16 Credits 90 tiajra f>7.% Franco, dt i:.. :i.J 1426 India. T. T. 153*, Honn Kon^c, dMnand in p. c Dis. Yokohama, demand 122% Java, demand IW%69 words
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Article202 1928-09-01 19 Aagvsi 81 'l in 2'J;". 1..).- HVC6O Gambier gi^, Pepper VFhiu xx Peppct Black no Flr.kf Tafiior;, J^f Pearl Sago Smnl! 7a^ Cup: a im C'onra Sundriifi lu.:?0 Rice Lianjr H n Char. Mi»ri Red Eaple (New) 330 Rice, S'.ui old Xo. 1. 330 Rice, Rangoon Bir.tan 260 Rice,202 words
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Article437 1928-09-01 19 One-Tenth of Needs Now Produced. "A feu years ago we were entirely de pendent for <>ur supplies of sugar upoi uveiseas resources. To-day we product; more tliari one-tenth of our needs." Thi> fact emerged in the course of i investigation into the financial results c»btained in relation to437 words
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Article36 1928-09-01 19 At statutory meetings. M a raje, chairmen often find themselves in the position of talking for about three minutes and then of having: said rather more than thev wished to say. Sir Alan H. Burpo.vne. M.P.36 words
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Article138 1928-09-01 19 RUBBER SHARES QUIET WITH DECLINES. Tin Looks Tp. [Our Own CorrsapoaMknL— Copy right. 1 I saajsat. Any. gi. Rubber shares STS (jiiiet and there art* a fair number of declines among several of the leaders, also other issues shared the downward tvond, though then- la no real138 words
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Article225 1928-09-01 19 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. Singapore. Auy. :i!»t. Rsbmssv. London H La I6d 1. Wd down LocaJ :;0 I_.1 c<-nts. I m. London l'2<>s 12s t\d. t> <; i tip Mining. steady. North Taiping 90 South Taiping 44 4»;. Taiping 1.05 L.OB, Sunm-i Way 2.90 :*.<K>. Malaya Consol 72 71, Kuchai225 words
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Article147 1928-09-01 19 Singapore. Aag. )\»t. Values ha\>- drooped slightly throughout i\ dull and spiritless week, of small business at equally small margins. A slight re covery is evident at the close but price* au' mainl) nominal apart from the nearb) positions. Tin- demand for futures from America appears to have147 words
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189 1928-09-01 19 SUGGESTED RUBBER EXPORT TAX PLAN. Mr. p. B. T.i > lor, „f Kii, .1. propu the Governmenta <<i' Straits, Malay Stal Cey )<»n. Dutch Indies, Barms ;ni<l India should impose s rubber regulating rNp.. n „r all exported rubber, raw rikj manufactured, some what on the followins] lines: V/hcii for189 words
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Article53 1928-09-01 19 Aliirust :i\st.. 12 o'clock MM. K.S.S. equal t« Standard, Q.i'F Spot 4 ..i Standard R.s.s. spot to :n on T.ntliT Sept. II ;u «4 Oct-Dac. Wm JaiiMai MH Tom- of Market: Sttadj ijuitt Latest CaMc: London Spot Bhatl M a#t Ib \»-w Vt>ik Spot Sheet53 words
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Advertisement671 1928-09-01 19 j THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURAW^^MPANV'TIRnS (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LGNfXW OFFirF- 91 oi l i r* Con^any has ,20,000 deposited with'tL Supreme Court rf J^^SSL^ h Life Assurance Companies Act ITTRACTIVE PLANS OF ASSURANCE. AGENTC WANTED. Secretary Managing Director Actuar C KNQX HORACE W.671 words
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Advertisement308 1928-09-01 19 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, (Incorporated in Hong* Kong). Head Office: Hon? Konp. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund Sterling £6,000,000 Silver $14,000,000 Reftcrv« Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. A. H. (.V>mpton f Esq., Chairman. K. S. Brown, Esq., Deputy Chairman. Hon.308 words
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Advertisement40 1928-09-01 19 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE j Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., Metros. HARRISONS, f BARKER CO., LTD CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A^GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.40 words
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Article380 1928-09-01 20 FOREIGN SHIPS AND CARGO RULES. To the Editor. Sir. Some little time ago my notice was called to a case in Singapore shipping < irvles of a local steamer under the British fla;r arriving in the port and where the Master was threatened with prosecution for380 words
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528 1928-09-01 20 To the Editor. Sir, It is net a little surprising tha r a correspondent like Mr. W. P. D. Parsons >hould venture into print with such facile arguments as ippuml in yesterday'* ;ssue. Some po.iticians and statesmen may have argut-u talKtd again>t expenditure on anaaniCßtl OB528 words
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Article126 1928-09-01 20 To the Editor. Dear Sir,— Why is it that films must be spoilt in Singapore? j Is it not too much that a magnificent firm, produced under such perfect supervision, a beautiful, clear story, wonderfully portrayed, should have the whole theme destroyed by wholesale cutting?126 words
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Article498 1928-09-01 20 MALAYA COMMAND MEETING. Duke's Win Vickers Gun Competition. The Malaya Command Rifle Meeting was continued at Taiping on Sunday afternoon when the final events were concluded, and lesulted as follows: I/ewis (iun Competition: 3.20th. Burma Rif.es. C Company. 149 pts., 1; 3 /20th. Burma Rifles, A Company. 14.~>498 words
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Article44 1928-09-01 20 Olympic Marathon Winner. [Reuter's Service.] I'ari*. Aug. 31 The Petit ParNien reports that the Oly.npic Marathon winner. Elouafi. has tu.mo professional and runs l'i "n.es of 42 and 10 of 2.") kilometres respectively during the next rive months on contract n Anvncr.-44 words
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Article132 1928-09-01 20 All members of the Malay Company, S.V.C.. art- reminded that the Carver Challenge Cup which is open to all memtars of the Malay Coy. will be competed for tu-morrow (Sunday*, at the Bukit Timah Range starting K.30 a.m. Conditions —SR <A> or <bt with open sight132 words
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Article83 1928-09-01 20 Programme of Drills up to and for Sunday September 2nd. Saturday. 2.30 p.m., September Ist, Bukit Timah Range, S.V.R. Association, Spoon Shoot. Farrer Range, No. 2 Section, "A" (M.G.) Company, Vickers Gun Classification. Siglap Camp, S.V.F. Ambulance. In Camp G.O.C's Inspection. Sunday, 8 a.m., September 2nd, Bukit83 words
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Article46 1928-09-01 20 THE LATEST HOME RESULTS. Three Drawn Games. [Reuter's Service.] London. Aug. 30- j League matches to-day resulted a i follows. Division 111 (Southern). Northampton T 2, Luton T- 2 Queen's Park R 0. Newport T. 0. Division 111 (Northern). Carlisle I'n 2. Bradford C. 2.46 words
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Article274 1928-09-01 20 Malays* Chance for Second Place. Below will be found the positions to date of teams in the S.F.A. League. It will be roticed that the whole of the premier posi tions are defined on points. The only possibility of a chanpe in the tir«t division is that274 words
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Article121 1928-09-01 20 The Duke s at Bangkok. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Bangkok. Aug. 31. The Duke of Wellington's rupi v tt-am were defeated here this afternoon by 11 points to nil. The weather was fine, but overcast, and the largest crowd ever seen at a match here were present. Bangkok had121 words
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Article29 1928-09-01 20 South Africans Defeat "All Blacks." I < nd.,r-. Aug. lMh. Port Elizabeth. In the third "rugger" test, South Africa beat New Zealand, by 11 points to 6.29 words
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Article201 1928-09-01 20 First Practice Held. The opening practice of the above Club wa-s held at Genuang last Saturday. At the general meeting subsequently held in the Genuang Club, the following officials were appointed for the coming season: President. Mr. N. F. Mather. Vice-Presi-dent. Mr. lan Burgess. Hon: Treasurer.201 words
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Article24 1928-09-01 20 The final list issued by the Singapore Turf Club shows that 239 horses and ponies are in training for the autumn meeting.24 words
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47 1928-09-01 20 An American Tennis Tournament will be on Saturday and Sunday, September 22nd. and 23rd. for mixed pairs, sealed handicaps. Competitors choose their own partners. Entrance fee $1 per player. Entries close :>n Tuesday, September 18th. Entry form is posted in the Club.47 words
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Article18 1928-09-01 20 I love the thrill and the contest and the I idventure of life. Mr. Otto H. Kahn. j18 words
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Article299 1928-09-01 20 LADIES TEAM PLAY AT MALACCA. Proposed Singapore Match. The annual match between ladies and gentlemen was played on the Malacca Padang- last Saturday afternoon, when the gentlemen won, after the ladies had declar'd their innings closed with a total of 119 for seven wickets. The gentlemen used only their299 words
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Article115 1928-09-01 20 l\S. Head on Walker Cup. [Reuter's Service.] Chicago. Aug. 31. The sixth Anglo-American Walker Cup golf contest opened yesterday. It consist? of four foursomes played yesterday and eight singles to-day, all over 36 holes. The British players are confident but it is generally felt that they have iittle hopv.'115 words
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Article84 1928-09-01 20 The result of the Mixed FourtOßMl Competition, played on Tuesday, is as follows: P. H. Battishill and Mrs. R. H. Wilson, 43 12 tl A. C. Potts and Mrs. Savage. 45 11% SI H D. M. Doig and Mrs. Battishill. M IT 33 G. G. Franklin and84 words
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66 1928-09-01 20 The novices tennis tournament will commence on Monday. September 3rd. The following are the ties for Monday and Tuesday: MONDAY'S TIES. C. R. Koek vs. Tan Hock Leong. P. J. Lim vs. J. Hommes. Hu Chee Ing vs. Ong Hap Ann. TUESDAYS TIES. A. C. Dorst66 words
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Article132 1928-09-01 20 For the Week Ended August 25th. Basrah: 2 cases of smallpox and 1 death. Bombay: 1 plague death; 2 cholera deaths; 3 smallpox cases and 2 deaths. Calcutta: 14 cholera deaths; 6 smallpox cases and 4 deaths. Cochin: 1 plague death. Madras: 50 cholera deaths as against132 words
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Article12 1928-09-01 20 Revolution is nothing but the reaction from reaction. Dr. Erich Koch-Weser. j12 words
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