The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 22 September 1928
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Title Section13 1928-09-22 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, S.S. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1928. NO. 12,52113 words
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Article222 1928-09-22 1 Governor Al Smith says that a certain amount of prejudice exists against him because he is a Roman Catholic, and appeals for fair-minded-ness in this respect during the coming Prtsidential elections Page 11. An epidemic of influenza and some cases of typhoid have occurred at San Juan,222 words
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Article1210 1928-09-22 1 Quicquirf aynut hi»>,im» nnntri rut farn,</a Libill, Juvc-n-.1. The Topkitf is exceedingly gratetul to G.C.K. for the assistance ho has unconsciously given him in the ta^k, not always an easy one. of tilling this column. A day or two ago G.C.N. contributed an entertaining turn-over to1,210 words
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Advertisement221 1928-09-22 1 WING LOONG. IHE RErOT.NISED HOI SE for r I KOPEAN TROPICAL SI/ITS 32. HI(.*H STREET. RAFFLESJIOTEL I McCuire's Little Symphonic j Programme for SUNDAY, SEPT. 23rd, at 9.15 p.m. I ...rture ECMONT L. Beethoven. S Vain <apri<e n A 5 INTERVAL A Rub ™t™. INTERVAL s KLKGIK P. Tschaikowsky. j221 words
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Advertisement213 1928-09-22 1 Sp«nd zf Clothes I IF you remember that harsh, impure m soaps ruin clothes, and that Sunlight Is supreme in purity f you must agree that the regular use of Sunlight Soap will save your clothes. Sunlight will lengthen the life of your clothes, it will maintain their colour and213 words
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Advertisement139 1928-09-22 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Hotel engagements Page 1. Boord's old Tom Gin for pahits Page 17. Auction of freehold building land Page 2. Notice re claims Van uer Beck, deceased Page i*. Lion packing is used all over the world Page 3. New programme at Spanish Tea Gardens —Page 2. Whippet cars139 words
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Advertisement14 1928-09-22 1 WING LOONG. FOR HIGH CLArS TAILORING. Style, Cut and Finish Guaranteed. 32, HIGH STREET.14 words
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Miscellaneous215 1928-09-22 1 THE WEEK. Satitrtluy, 22nd. High Water. 3.32 a.m., 7.0.. 2.52 p.m.. S.I. Malacca: H. W. 11.50 a.m. 7.0., 2.52 p.m., 8.1. P. and O. Outward mail due. Brunei Plantation- meeting. French Bank. noon. S.C.C. Sports finals. S«»d<iy, 2Srd. High Watt r. 4.4« a.m.. 0.4.. ;?.16 p.m. 7.6. Malacca: H. \V.215 words
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Article452 1928-09-22 2 Singapore. Sept. 13TKc prices viuotvil art- gvmrally those current at Clyde Terrace Market. At tjkc bo small raria- r.ions. MEAT. Beel -*.<arv (Round) K»ti T>0 Beef r cury do 4"> Pork, '.tan do I'ork. U-an and fat (1st s uallt > do Mutter, Indian lb- op Mutt<«n452 words
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Article195 1928-09-22 2 The lMuian Maun Hospital Malacca WU th<- scene ot a large pathering: on Tuesday afternoon, th* occasion heinir the presentattofl of the Imperial Service Medal to Mr K. 11. Nunis r»y the Hon. Mr. C. F. J. Green. Resident Councillor. Before presenting the Medal, the Resident195 words
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Advertisement268 1928-09-22 2 WASH YOUR DOG 1 with SOPEX SHAMPOO. It not only cleanses but adds Life and Lustre to the Coat. KILLS FLEAS AND TICKS. Obtainable at TIMMS' DISPENSARY, LTD., Veterinary Chemists, Singapore. ALHAMBRA Commencing Thursday, October IBth. In II Reels. A ROMANCE OF YOUTH A SAGA OF MOTHERHOOD A PICTURE FOR268 words
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Advertisement314 1928-09-22 2 VICTORIA THEATRE SEPTEMBER 29TH TO OCTOBER 6TH., 1928. A RETURN SEASON AFTER FOUR YEARS TOUR OF AUSTRALIA 1 IN A NIGHT IN HONOLULU Real Hawaiian Performers Hawaiian Melody Hawaiian Hula Dancers Unique Jazz and Comedy I DAINTY— ALLURING— ARTISTIC Hooking now open at Liltk's. PRICES: $3. S2 and SI. PAVILIONS314 words
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Advertisement299 1928-09-22 2 p fe (T.. ChenK See and C... Hi., Proprietor,,) U^ Programme Commencing September 18th AT THE SECOND SHOW AT p M THE LATEST EMPIRE NEWS WILLIAM FOX PresentsSQUARE CROOKS A rapid-fire comedy. romance with laughs ami THE NEWS PARADE Romance, thrills and adventures of a news ivel cameraAT THE FIRST299 words
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Article625 1928-09-22 3 We were watching Bobby Howes. As his face twitched convulsively in a vain attempt to register all the sudden changes of emotion which occurred in his breast, my neighbour asked, "Who does he remind you of?" There was some response to this sugrgr jstion in my625 words
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Article203 1928-09-22 3 To Meet Sir William and Lady Peel Seremban. Sept. 18. Two hundred quests responded to the invitations issued by His Highness the Yang Di Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan for the "At Home" which was held at Sri Menanti on Tuesday, to meet Sir William203 words
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Article123 1928-09-22 3 National Day Celebrations. A i a public meeting held at the Selan^or Chine.se Chamber of Commerce on Suixiay, it was decided to hold the Chinese National Day on Oct. lv>. It will be celebrated with a lantern procession, which we understand, will be OB ft larger scale than123 words
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Article18 1928-09-22 3 The Colonial Auxiliary P'orces Lonjr Service Medal has been awarded to Lieut. Conrad Arthur Fitch, of the M.S.V.R.18 words
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Article360 1928-09-22 3 Tale from Pasir Puteh. The writer was in the East a good number of years before he was able to verify the rumour that Chinese were eaters of dogs and other quadrupeds not usually looked upon as human food. The occasion was the reporting of a robbery360 words
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Article186 1928-09-22 3 The Dunlop Street Mosque. (By Our Muslim Correspondent) Since the Dunlop Street Mosque, commonly known as the "Ma>jid GufToor." was taken over by the Mohammedan and Hindu Endowment Board and placed under the management of a small committee consisting of Messrs. L. Mohamed Ghouse Maricar. O. Shaik Mohamed.186 words
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Article65 1928-09-22 3 Among those leaving Home at the end of last month for Malaya were Mr. A. E. Burgun. who is joining the staff of the Perak Hydro-Electric Co., and Mr. H. C. Stafford, who is going to Kuala Selanyor to erect a distillery plant for the recently formed Nipah Co., Mr.65 words
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Advertisement227 1928-09-22 3 jv y^^ YOUR BABY'S future good health and happiness depends upon your choice of his food f f in infancy. T The right food for your Baby is Glaxo, which has been used o rear successfully the children of 5 Royal Nurseries. If there was a better t food obtainable227 words
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Advertisement230 1928-09-22 3 FowiPf IjSp? i tant H^^^^KeoQt ltfTt^fl avaW Bvi pROM all over the world comes a proof that *LION" PACKING is a master product constructed to mechanical perfection, of British material for a long life of faithful service. Always specify "I.1OX." Look for "The Thin Red Line' Refuse all Imitations. Pleaac230 words
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449 1928-09-22 4 New Page in Annals of African Exploration. Another page has to be added to the annals of African exploration, a British expetition having accomplished the crossing ot' the hitherto im passable Kalahari Desert wiih the aid of two Morris-Commercial Sixwheeled vehicles. They are the first449 words
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690 1928-09-22 4 Device For Rolling Victims To Safety. It" certain further tests which are about to be made in London on a new life-saving device for motor vehicles prove successful, it is possible that pedestiians will no longer dread the prospeet of being run over in tbr>690 words
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Article164 1928-09-22 4 Two non-rigid airships of the "TC" type are under construction for the United States Army Air Corps in the aeronautical denartment of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company at Akron, Ohio. These ships will use newly designed control surfaces evolved by Goodyear engineers. The two airships will164 words
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Article161 1928-09-22 4 In appreciation of their services, rendered in the suppression of the last GomezSerrona revolution in Mexico, the Mexican Minister of War has recently made presents of Cadillac and La Salle cars to the majority of the commanding' generals in the campaign against the rebels, instead161 words
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Article99 1928-09-22 4 Trial By Ordeal Of a Car Accessory. Head-on collisions between two motorcars and the driving of a motor-car at thirty miles an hour against fixed obstructions were seen on the White City speedway track last month. These thrills were intended to demon s lrate the value99 words
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60 1928-09-22 4 London. >• P Koad transport will be W* the claims made N bd»H engine using <ru<l«' "il It is stated that the enirm.-. A. C is now tmtiaff, will I costing only thnv pMCC -r gallon and do nactl) tkf > ordinary petrul-diivin60 words
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Article12 1928-09-22 4 i Hal Sussex solicitor: Are you «>;^ Never had the chanco. rir, watchman.12 words
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Advertisement300 1928-09-22 4 IB 1- s (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 "Fillerless" Cord, by a Fisk patented process that eliminates the cross threads300 words
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Advertisement201 1928-09-22 4 j^^^jl^ tV HATKN EH size or up, „j jl I tyre you fit, the > Jl II V H Balloon offers you :Ul r ■■il V MA. fuller measure of t\rc v h V^ H lill ><>odyeai Walloon with u %B K \m^ t!n>< [l! lr \JI UV^Jnl slowei Iread201 words
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Article1262 1928-09-22 5 A "MODERATE MEANS" CAR. Features to Consider. by THE HON. MRS. VICTOR BRUCE. Just as there is no "best car in the world," so there can be no car most suited to the owner-driver's use. Tastes vary so widely that what is one man's meat in1,262 words
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491 1928-09-22 5 "A city within a city within a city." That's what they have in Detroit. It has a population of approximately 18,500, operates its own police and fire departments, post-office, railways, restaurants, schools and hospitals, and manufactures products valued at millions of dollars monthly491 words
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Article274 1928-09-22 5 1,1*7 Miles in 2fc Hours 18 Minufes. The speed, power, stamina and economy of modern light ta rs was convincingly demonstrated a few days ago when Mr K .1 Sullivan of Grinell, lowa, F.S.A., drove his stock Whippet Sedan from Chicago, 111. to Denver, Colorado, a distance274 words
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Advertisement125 1928-09-22 5 WE CAN J RECOMMEND THIS CAR UNRESERVEDLY w IS A STURDY r BRITISH JOB AND THE LASTING QUALITIES OF IT ARE PROVED BY THE FACT THAT ITS RE-SALE VALUE IS THE HIGHEST OF ANY BRITISH CAR OF ITS CLASS IN \I A I AY A Borneo Motors, Limited. Singapore Pcnang125 words
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Advertisement99 1928-09-22 5 R U G B Y I CARS OF PROVED RELIABILITY AND QUALITY HACKED hY DEPENDABLE SERVICE. federXteiTmotors, I 196 Orchard Road. CHOP SENG HUAT COMMERCIAL MOTOR CO. UNITED MOTOR WORKS Malacca. Seremban. Kuala Lumpur. ESSEX SI OUTSELLING ALL "SIXES" %3 World's Greatest Value I i by the Verdict of the99 words
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Article1501 1928-09-22 6 Story of the Grand Duchess Anastasia. SOLE SURVIVOR OF BOLSHEVIK CRIME. Gleb E. Botkin, son of the late Dr. Botkin. personal physician to the E paror Nicholas 11. who was killed ten years ago with the members of the rial Family at Ekaterinberg, tells in a seiies1,501 words
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Article116 1928-09-22 6 h r»»nch Decision on Limits of Huthing Dresses. ])eauvil)e. The question, "When a sun-bath not I -in. >ath?" has Ik-«-!i iaeided f«r Deauville by th«> police magistrate in a case in which a young man was charged with indecent CXposarc on the U-ach btOMMI, while sunbathing, ho116 words
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Article98 1928-09-22 6 An investigation was held at Belfast recently by the stewards of the Irish Coursing Club into an allegation that "Small Yoik." which won a race a Dunniore Park Greyhound Track, was a substituted dog. The bookmaker? had refused to continue •he bettintr. and it was alleged that98 words
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Article, Illustration564 1928-09-22 6 Charles Cornel - Charles Cornel miwmrwimtwiht bittoM of the Emptf*- sadfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdf Sept. 22. Birth of Michael Faraday. 137 On September 22nd.. 1791. MiYEARS chart Faraday, OW of Britain's AGO most illustrious chemists and physicists, was born at Newinuton Butts in South London, where his father, a native of Yorkshire,564 words
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Article361 1928-09-22 6 Rector Who Can Tell South Minims A Secret. Live in South Mimms And long you'll tarry. In By fleet live And soon you'll marry. Rugby player. Rector, and Matchmakei is the Rt-v. L R. Hancock, the rector of Byfleet, Surrey. He will modestly deny that he is361 words
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Article184 1928-09-22 6 Mayor's Thanks to Honest Scrounger. In November 191-1, a day or two after tht Biitish Expeditionary Force had dug itself in before Armentieres, a British infantryman was seen to climb to the clock towei of the principal church in the town and le move the hands184 words
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Article553 1928-09-22 6 A Survey of the Newest Devices for the Housewife. Cooking by electricity is one of the achievements of modem times. The housewife of to-day need fear n<> drudgery. The business of cooking the family's meals— unless she happened to be "a born took" has lost its553 words
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Article56 1928-09-22 6 Mr. P. B. Showar, barrister, addressing the delegates of the City of London Vacation Course in Education at Holborn Restaurant on "English," said that one or two of Shakespeare's plays were thoroughly bad, and if they had not been attributed to Shakespeare they would not be worth56 words
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Article830 1928-09-22 6 e Could a Wholly Scottish Team Succeed in England? SUNDERLAND POSSIBILITIES. David H&liiday. I (Sunderland.) Sunderland have set the football world difficult question. They have so many cotsmen on their books that, if they choosg I i> do so, they can turn out an almost wholf Scottish830 words
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329 1928-09-22 6 A Scratch Man's View. W. Herberi Fowler, at one time ncrat h golfer and now well-known golf architect. has written to me concerning the proposal' to make th l^i 1 Imitt.-.- ftti lighter in weight writei the Evening News Golf Correspondent. Mr. Fowler write*:329 words
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Article72 1928-09-22 6 "I have been putting on weight and ihi^ dress suit is now rather tight for me. v onl<{ you let it out'.'" "I've never done such a thin^,' said Ihe tailor, "but I'll see what I tan do." A week later the owner of the suit U■'<■phoned to n<i< how72 words
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Article162 1928-09-22 6 "I'ntid-. as Lot <>1 Schoolboys." When M.l\- rel in mom nft< r their hoi cheei y pmilea M Ai four \m rs as < of Parliatn >nl Everyon in n whose real nan and foi ill of them Ing. F<.r the last i n162 words
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Article68 1928-09-22 6 The Evening N« the v.th of Cathain w Southern League nuuts may possibly a|" take their place. There is i very likelih of the Southern [«ai Uur club If rhej appl> When Mr. R. Slol for the election of hi eague, it mi unden League would also68 words
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Article1166 1928-09-22 7 THE UNPUNCTUALITY OF THEATREGOERS. "Tyrannical Management." [By George C*cil for the Free Press.] Ihe unpumtuality of Parisians is, alas proverbial, especially where theatre-pom* »s concerned. They arrive at the playhouse ate, with the result that the curtain riselon* alter the appointed hour, u> lail iu IM last time perhaps1,166 words
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Article773 1928-09-22 7 THE CONFESSIONS OF A "FAILURE." The Open Dormitory. A dialogue at MarJboroujrh-street Polite ourtThe Magistrate (Mr. Mead): What is the residential population of Hvde Park in tr.e daytime Police Officer At least 150 people sleep there habitually. London's most "opular daytime dormitory (writes an Evening News773 words
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Advertisement170 1928-09-22 7 m PATI N r POURER 'KJ p Ihe "0m I Ga i ntu m (Salt forl j I a daintu (erebos) SALT CFOEBCS LIMITED^ LONDON SYDNEY Alienburgs Foods I Tne 'Allenburys' Foods are I I articularly suited to the i ceding of babies in hot climates. They are germ free170 words
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Advertisement302 1928-09-22 7 VMV.VAV.WAV.V.V.V.W.V. '-'•-•-•-•.•.•^.•-•.•.V.-.V.V-VbV.V.V.V -WVSV.V.V.-.%-WVbV.SV.V.V.-.-.V-V.S J g— Distii\ctive| il illtmTn mk Drawing j! •11 lln rMiWI li r I ra'B'w I''- F^ Iture j 1 ti'ir*"" 1 ."^fJi WELL DESIGNED =11 /iMf^ilif BEAUTIFULLY MADE J jp^ 1^ CHESTERFIELD JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England.) SINGAPORE, PENANG AND KUALA LUMPUR. I m^U^302 words
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Article526 1928-09-22 8 The Modern Schoolboy's "Howlers." A class of schoolboys was asked in an examination paper to explain the lettering round the King's head on a penny: "Britt: Omn: Rex: Fid: Def: Ind: Imp." One boy wrote: Britain always rai;u faithful, definitive, indicative, imperfect. •Howlers" (Benn, Is 6d.), a526 words
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Article173 1928-09-22 8 Fierce Struggle on Narrow Mountain Ledge Vienna, Aug. 12. The Daehstein (Styria) mountain tragedy, in which iwo person? succumbe 1 was noteworthy because of its peculiarly distressing details, one of those involved losing his senses. The party of seven Viennese tourists, who lo>t their way. found themselves,173 words
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Article175 1928-09-22 8 While on location during the production of the Ufa Picture-de-luxe "Secrets of the Orient," the director, Alexander WolkctfT, made a discovery near the village of Gabis, in Tunis, which was as unexpected as it was sensational. While excavating a trench, his men found a great number175 words
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Article210 1928-09-22 8 Stones of Sacrifice Discovered. Druidic worship such a* existed si Kn and in the pre-Koman era i, Kn beii* revived la Tibet, ages received from Darjeelinc tali the American expedit^,!^^ 1 Nicholas Roerich. has arrived years of exploration in the T, t u 7 U Members210 words
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Article121 1928-09-22 8 American MurdererV L,,n u (MmJ i T~, vim b An^l^ (CaHfßrafc) WillUm Faltin is to h«n r His ci Vmg stoce faded from the puMk m^ hut tht "hile Emitting prisoner ha> -.mTered torture .ml thousand tim.s." ha. decreed that i, some "deftnite action" wai121 words
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Article215 1928-09-22 8 Watches appear to be enterini: other phase, as several an- shown naif be carried loose in a handbag 0m- of the^e is a wry thin wat. h just a circle with small bu( It il rather an uptniivg watch sad, would think, very easy t,> drop, n~ aw215 words
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Article119 1928-09-22 8 Bud<tpe>t Seats For the MOflfed '>"'>• Kudap^t. Uf) I Budape>t is determined to pnulami self the strictest, sternest. :in«l Mtrf >i>" r <* city in the world. The municipal fetheri luivf code of regulation^ l"ur department lie parks which would main hiri hearted "Dora" smi ltHere119 words
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Article97 1928-09-22 8 BMP From the Government PI«M BuWI a correction of Italian Bnemployn* gures, alleged to have km* London newspaper. The pap have been "the victim of ftO« nUtim^ gathered from a PWb anti-ia-Among other item* said to hvn was the statement that there W unemployed in Italy. In correction97 words
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Advertisement539 1928-09-22 8 THE SMALL CAR WHICH HAS WON I >^ UNIVERSAL POPULARITY. I I /!^#iPi ■VW'^m Tourer $1 9 750. 2 Seater $1,600. I IfFmTB .^-i a I sfl y^ s I '^^m sH J^mi^C^i H wbatm B V H li m ?i■mi> i i? r<^flfl s^L^B H s^s^s^L^B s^l r\ I539 words
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Article115 1928-09-22 9 FLORIDA VICTIMS' PLIGHT. Lakeside Charnel Ground. [Reuter's Service.] Washington. Sept. 21. The deaperat? plight of sufferers fron^the hurricane in Florida is portrayed in a report to the headquarters of the Red Cross instancing the appalling sanitary conditions along Lake Okeechobee. Bodies, mostly of negroes, continue to rist115 words
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Article195 1928-09-22 9 Further Reports. f [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby. Sept. 20. A further report of the havoc** dv»no by the hurricane in the West Indie? was received by the Colonial Office to-day m a telegiam from the Hon. Mi. A. S. Jeif. C.M.G., the Officer Administering the (.Jovernment of195 words
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Article92 1928-09-22 9 First Woman Pilot Killed. [Reuters Service.] London. Sept- 20. Mist Margaret Honor Wellby crashed ;ind was killed while rising at BrooklaruU totiay. She is thi* first woman pilot to be killed in an air crash in Britai.i. Her machine developed a spin above telegraph wires and missed92 words
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Article105 1928-09-22 9 [By arrangement with Nanyang Siang Pau Press.] Hong hong. Sept. 20. In a lire at Tsaisha-Town vest* rday 2H n houses were burned down. Shanghai. Sept. 20. Chang hune Chang fled tc Darien It is leported that Chu Yu Po met Vang Yu Ting at Anshan promising105 words
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Article57 1928-09-22 9 [British Radio— Official S vice.] Rujiby. Sept- 20. Revision of the membership of the Permanent Court of International Justice, which involves an increase in the number of the judges of the court, thus allowing for the election of a German Judge and one from the British Dominions,57 words
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Article41 1928-09-22 9 Cuba Proposes International Conference. [Reuter's Service.] Havana. Sept. 21. The Government has -de.- -patched invitations for an international conference in January to discuss the restriction of sugar output, and the conditions in the sugar markets throughout the world.41 words
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Article43 1928-09-22 9 [Reuter's Service.") Mexico City. Sept. 21. The sudden flooding of rivers has damaged crops and buildings to the estimated extent of $5,000,000 following a heavy storm between San Geronimo and Tuxpan. The petroleum companies are reported to have suffered considerably.43 words
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Article24 1928-09-22 9 [Reuter's Service.! Madrid, Sept. 20. General Primo de Rivera has returned safely from Barcelona. He received an ovation at the station.24 words
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Article153 1928-09-22 9 THE INDIAN SHIPPING BILL. Fight for Coastal Trade. I Reuters Service.] Simla, Sept. 20. The unofficial gioups in the Legislative Assembly combined to defeat the Government and the European group on the Bill introduced by the Opposition proposing to reserve the Indian coastal trade to Indianowned shipping.153 words
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Article137 1928-09-22 9 Adopted by Drafting Committee. f Reuter's Service.] Geneva, Sept. 20. The Drafting Committee has agreed to a resolution combining the Franco-German resolutions (that the Disarmament Conference should meet at the end of 1928 or the beginning of 1920 and inviting the League Council to appeal to all Governments137 words
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Article101 1928-09-22 9 [British Radio— Official Service."] Rugby. Sept. I*o. Squadron-Leader Noakes. who is the Royal Air Force officer chosen to nmke an attempt OH the world's air endurance record, was injured at Martlesham Heath, Suffolk, to-day, when the aeroplane which he was testing crashed. It is reported that his101 words
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Article39 1928-09-22 9 [Reuter s Service.l Paris. Sept. 20. Practically all the 7.000 textile workers at Halluin struck on demand for increased wages. It is feared that the movement will spread to the whole of the Lille district.39 words
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Article21 1928-09-22 9 fKeuter's Service.l Warsaw, Sept. 20. Forty thousand textile workers struck in protest against the new system of fining.21 words
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Article155 1928-09-22 9 Demand for Independent Ministry. London. Sept. 9. The Paris correspondent of The Observer says that M. Bokanowski's death has hastened the decision to create an independent Ministry of Aviation. The position is said to have reached a crisis, requiring a strong man's undivided attention. One155 words
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Article95 1928-09-22 9 New Policy in Tennis. London. Sept. 8. 4 The new policy of imparting pace first nnd accuracy afterwprds is bearing goot fruit," says the Dail n a leader apro pos of the encoura^ r» Ji )lays at Wimble don in the Junior Tennis Championship. "The95 words
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Advertisement418 1928-09-22 9 BUSINESS CARDS. I pgBFEM PURE j j GO! MOTTLE" BEER i 1 T 0 HARMFUL CHEMICAL BEER. iim m -ttuutti '.fiHtiiiHiiiiiitiMiiuiiMnniitiiiuiuuiiiitnnitHuimaintiitMiM 1. ,v.V.' ,'.VtV.'iViV. t .V.%V.W.SV, j WREATHS. j fn»k f.i ral wreaths made to order J SINGAPORE CASKET CO. S M. SELEGIE KOAD. I He i»hon«- No 7:». ...'.•.•.'.'•••'•'.V.S'.V.V/.V.SNW.VA'418 words
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Advertisement737 1928-09-22 9 NOTICES. j CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM. 60. BONHAM STREET, Kaflks Square. Singapore. Over Yokohama Specie Bank. Reading Room Open >Daily 9.30— 11.3C Service every Sunday 10.00. Testimony Meeting first Wednesday 5.30. SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. NOTICE is hereby jriven that \h<> Half Yearly General Meeting of Members will be heUl737 words
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Advertisement864 1928-09-22 9 NOTICES. FIRING ON THE SINGAPORI GOLF CLUB COURSE. DANGER TO THE PUBLIC. Military Headquarters inform the Puhlic tha Field Firing will be carried out on the Singa pore Golf Club Course between the hours o 7 a.m. and 8.30 a.m. on September 24th am 26th, and October 10th, 12th, 15th864 words
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Advertisement607 1928-09-22 9 AUCTION SALES. g (By Order of The Superintendent of Government Monopolies i. AUCTION SALE of Cigars, cigarettes, tobacco, chei .»«>:-, empty lt brass tins, (ish oil, samsoo, sampan-, 'ick-haw, I, lorry, etc. »f To be held at d the Government Monopolies' Store, Cecil Street. On Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 2.30607 words
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832 1928-09-22 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22. 1928. MALAYA'S LIE-FACTORIES. I Hardly a week has passed during jl the last few months in which the jl local police have not been able to jl effect the apprehension of one or more of. the Chinese "Reds" who are engaged in the dissemination832 words
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Article182 1928-09-22 10 Telegraphs have been established at Serangoon Road Sub-Post Office. An asylum for lunatics has been established at the Mental Hospital. Singapore. The name of Mr. G. F. Strickland has been added to the Commission of the Peace for Singapore. Mr. D. Hillary has been appointed an Assistant Superintendent of Police.182 words
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Article180 1928-09-22 10 RUBBERS CONTINUE IDLE. America Our Salvation. [Our Own Correspondent. Copyright.] London. Sep. 21. Rubber conditions tontinued idle and featureless and declines have been recorded.. The Financial Times records the opinion of an unnamed but well-known firm of share-brokers that the conditions have not varied from those of180 words
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Article42 1928-09-22 10 LATEST RUBBER AND TIN PRICES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 21. 4.25 p.m. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-dav's rubber orice as 8 5 16d. per lb. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices us £220— £215.42 words
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Article612 1928-09-22 10 CommissioiM as Second Lieutenant.- in the S.S.V.F. have )>een granted to Me?sr.«. C F. L. Chester and J. G. H. Grey, and in the S.S.V.F. Reserve of OAcen to Mr. Roger Brunton. The leave of Lieut. CoL I. H. Tyte. ln>pector of Prisons. S.S.. has been extended to December Ist.612 words
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Article75 1928-09-22 10 MAN KILLED \\\n\ TRUCKS LEAVE RAILS. Thirty-three Injured. K "a'« lun,,,ur. v,.,,, Ihrt'i- trucks of an KM B j l)allast train wen- derailed gjjte. C-.uaninck The train \va^ trawlli,,. pulled up in 41 feet. lon* in the track! wen- frightened u on to a UsMstone bank re75 words
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89 1928-09-22 10 (From Our Own Corres| lp«»fi. !3eat. 2\. The first known appeal agaii to t!\ Supreme Court »ftei enquiry was lengthfl) argued Court of Appeal pesterda) napping charge from Teluk Mr. Clark argutd that Section ftg C.P.C. gavs a rijrht of appeal mittal on law ai89 words
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Article36 1928-09-22 10 [From Our Own Correspondent] Ipea, >»|M. 2\ A meeting <>!' 'h«- St. A;:<:r--i decided to hold ball on Decembn vote hjho t<> the kirk it i". •ii Mi Fergaoon is the neu Chiefi36 words
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Article71 1928-09-22 10 Neame Ath;. ;t. [From Our Own 1 OTiespi Mfefct.] iVnaim. Srpi fl i The weddinu wa.» lolemniscd bj tin I Colonial Chaplain, th. R- K at St. George'i Churck, EVmutf, I between Frank Harold V.l i Klang ami eldest sun of Mr mi Hn Nvame of Chipstead,71 words
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163 1928-09-22 10 "No Final Decision." Commenting upon the .< the Colony to the increased del r unt of military contribution the <li; respondent of the Morning P n man wtoK: With regard t<> the appreheiui i L*d in our Simra"-»re Correspondent a^- on the N' il163 words
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Article62 1928-09-22 10 A notice in the More Government states that His HifflUMM tW l*?en pleased to appoint CmpUin dul Rahman bin Ahmad. D K f tant Adjutant. JohoTC M Unary Major Yahya bin Abu Taiib. S M 1 Officer Commanding. Johore MHitarj F« I es; and Cadet Abdul Malek62 words
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Article71 1928-09-22 10 Malayan W>i K ht-iifiin u < h.im "'"^'i 1 A weight-lifting «<'mprtit!.-n I 1 Malayan Championship in the 1 10th.. 11th.. and T-'th.. weight classes will bt ImM on N"" 10th.. 11th.. ami Uth. at K»mp< Kuala Lumpur. By HMMM »1 tition it is hoped that71 words
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Article23 1928-09-22 10 Captain L D. (Ja.nrn.u, > Service, has been appointed Registrar of Co-operatiy >■•■ him have been conferred Mil a Registrar under the C«M*e« ties Ordinance.23 words
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Advertisement190 1928-09-22 10 "THE CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECKS." GENUINE OLD LIQUEUR BRANDY JOHN EXSHAW 40 AND 60 YEARS OLD. CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD. (Incorporated under the Companies* Ordinance* of Hong Kong). v lncorporated in Shanghai.) SINGAPORE. BY SPECIAL »fiT Ml jMj APPOINTMENT rT(> HIS MAJESTY I^S^ST THE KING OF SIAM. estd ssr^SsMEr 1872190 words
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Advertisement35 1928-09-22 10 I California's I |ohoiobst| FRUITS AND 1 VEGETABLES |jj h»EL MONTE! flit, CORIII k WlUlfA7gjfl| H.B. Winter. MERCHANT TAILOft. j 6-M, Battery Road, i I (Second Floor— "G. H." Building). J SINGAPORE. i Tel. 188.35 words
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Article74 1928-09-22 11 V IIK(KD RELIGIOUS PREJUDICE. Smith's Speech. liter's Service.] Oklahoma, Sept. 21. VI Smith, in a significant ing to overcome the preints against him on the Kornan Catholic, <>- .ally that he did not wish '..In- vote for him on inds, and added that who \oted against him74 words
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Article41 1928-09-22 11 lt ml InIMMI lireak Out. r*a Service.] San Juan. Sept. 21. lUthorities, after survey devasted ana at Poito the hurricane destroyed I persona were injured. were admitted to ho>imm.diately for l."i 4.000 nfluenxa bai broken <>ut typhoid arc reported.41 words
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Article23 1928-09-22 11 \it;il I han^es Passed. r > Service.] Uome. Sept. 21. adopted by the incil, mentioned yesteripproved by parliament, i'• t ml <t.23 words
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Article30 1928-09-22 11 ter'i Btrviw.] Berlin. Sept. 21. j ''<wr invt stitrating 1 I idulent dealings in war j Stimei has decided to j r MWI OB million murks30 words
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Article27 1928-09-22 11 LIGHT AEROPLANE COMPETITION. Germany Wins. Service.] London. Sept. 21. I r;tnce of IS4O miles baa Ween concluded ttu German, Lusser, witK > < aptain Percival Broad 1581, Lady Heath27 words
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Article78 1928-09-22 11 Eastern Service.] Shanghai. Sept. 21. "H Sept. 1* surr«-n<i-itj 1 Anshan to Yang Yu iriail <<>mmander, afte; (-herein the Maactrartan were at least SjfrML agreed to the reoi^ani-h.hli-Shur.tur>rs under Chubut < hang Tsung Chang n retirement. i that Yang Yu Ting of lives and property W Chantr78 words
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Article27 1928-09-22 11 Far Eastern Service.] Nanking. Sept. 21. occurred and several demolished by an explosion of which \\<-re being transported by carts. r eablai on Page 9.]27 words
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Article124 1928-09-22 11 h( "> Planters' Request. ravelled hy the nitfht •n Singapore and Penan* <>f the wayside station* lighted, says "the Malayan has been alleged that ilty of deciphering the {ia>.-t risers have been < ir very jrreat inconven*ai hroujfht to the no--1- partment in May last P.A., who124 words
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Article130 1928-09-22 11 WATERSIDE WORKERSSTRIKE. Getting Worse Hourly. f Reuter's Service.] i,, Canberra, Sept. 21. tt the House of Representatives M!r. S M K uce declared that the Waters.de workers' >tnke pos.t.on was getting worse hourly. T Melbourne*, Sept. 21. i ne tack of unanimity ana»« the waterMde workers us130 words
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Article60 1928-09-22 11 Hurried Legislation Stopped. IReuter's Service.] Canberra. Sept. 21. In the Hou>e of Representatives a Transport Workers* Bill was introduce.) by the Prim.- Minister Mr. S. M. Bruce. The Htsi reading was carried by :V2 votes to 16, The seend reading was postponed, owing to strong Laboav obstruction.60 words
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Article155 1928-09-22 11 More Exploration. [Reuter's Service.! New York. Sept. 21. Captain Sir Hubeit Wilkin>. is on his Way to Monte Video in a steamer with two aeroplane- and pilots. He proposes a \oyage in a whaler from Monte Vidf o to Deception Island, sixty miles on the Antarctic coast. Captain155 words
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Article24 1928-09-22 11 VON H UENEFELD AT BAGDAD. [Renter's Service.! Baghdad. Sept. 21. Von HuenefeM has arrived on his uay to Flushire. [Earlier cables on page o.]24 words
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Article132 1928-09-22 11 Nationalist Govt. Helps AntiJapanese Boycott. [Bj courtesy of tht- Xanyo XichiXichi Shimbunsha.] Tokio. Sept. 20. A now systematic anti-Japanese campaign in China, which is alleged to have teen organized under the auspices of the Nationalist authorities, will be extended to the South Seas including Siam. M. LOIDON'S PROPOSAL132 words
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Article64 1928-09-22 11 Permission to Raise Scuttled Ship. The Rome coi lespondent of the ObMT%vr ;*.>s that a Leghorn firm has rcceive-1 permission to raise, off Elba, the *rcck of the "f olluca" which was scuttled by Ki Captain to avoid capture by the French in 1808 when voyaging from64 words
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Article60 1928-09-22 11 Airship Club's Activities. London. Sept. 9. The Airship Club with which is associated the Aero Club, has acquired three balloons and three small airs.hip engines. The members, who were balloonist* during the war are trying to establish airship yachting. They hop* to revive the sport of60 words
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Article39 1928-09-22 11 Under the Land Acquisition Ordinance the Government Gazette contains particulars of 45 acres of land at Pulau Tekon K Besar and 2 acres, 3 roods at Changi. which are to be acquired for military purposes.39 words
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Article1661 1928-09-22 11 HOW IDENTIFICATION PARADE ARE HELD. The $30,000 Robbery. The method of holding identification parades in Singapore was the subject of some elose questioning by the Assize judge, Mr. Justice Prichard, yesterday when the hearing was resumed of the case in which five Chinese are charged with the armed1,661 words
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Article107 1928-09-22 11 CONAN DOYLE'S REMARKABLE CLAIM. Communication From Earl Haig. t London. Sept. 9. "Within three days of h .s death Ear Haig sent me a long message from tht spirit world," declared Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to-day, at the International Spiritualist Congress which was attended by delegates from 24107 words
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Article143 1928-09-22 11 Robot Which Answers Questions. London. Sept. 9. According: to the Daily Mail the Robot is not merely a collection oi wires and cleverly jointed steel, but a manlike figure It is more lifelike than the cleverest waxwork, and is capable of bowing, shaking hands and talking. It143 words
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Advertisement150 1928-09-22 11 iROBINSONSI I Value and Service I I EARLY MORNING TEA SETS. I In best quality China fitted with F'latfi Mounts. Com:j:[ position:— l Tea Pot, 1 Sugar Basin, 1 Cream Jug. 1 H. W". Jug, 2 Large Cups and Saucers, 1 Tray with China >" centre Plated Rails and Handles.150 words
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Advertisement185 1928-09-22 12 The Most /or Your Monev I I#^ 117 Tl^i^X II IB WMw Bill 111 v~^ 1 11 111 ,^y p m Iwi n^M B Z E gives you all the up-to-date features to which you are entitled in a reallv __modern light car B I I I(B 111 II I185 words
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Article320 1928-09-22 13 International Fight for Gamblers. War has been declared between Monte Carlo and San Remo, the two great Riviera gambling resorts. They lie within a few miles of one ancther. and might have been good neighbours, but for the fact that San Remo is Italian, while320 words
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Article403 1928-09-22 13 Great Liner Stopped for a Clergyman. There is one proud man in London. He is Rev. Father Comerford O'Malley, of Chicago, the only man in the history of the port of Cherbourg for whose special convenience the Aquitania has ever stopped. The incident happened one403 words
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Article187 1928-09-22 13 A Burford, Oxon, reader very kindly sends me a copy of an Eton school bill nearly a century and a half older than the one which recently appeared in these columns. It la worth giving at length. Mr. Atkinson's bill to October Bth, 1708. s.187 words
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Article268 1928-09-22 13 Man Pleads to be Sent There. would rather go to Manchester prison than Preston prison," said James Kilroy, a Manchester man. who pleaded guilty at Keswick to stealing a communion spoon from the vestry of Keswick St. John's Church, a wristlet watch belonging to the vicar,268 words
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Article252 1928-09-22 13 Yeaag Baislss)*! Large Haul of Jewellery Brussels. Aug. 14. Property amounting to 'J.000.000f. (about fl 1,430) in V«Hm ha- been stolen in one week from foreign \isitors staying at various Ostemi hotels. The police believe that the thefts are thr work of an international gang-. They have252 words
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Article209 1928-09-22 13 Fashion's Latest at Le Touquet. Gem-set living: tortoises are the latest mascots to be carried by the ultra-smart women who cultivate individuality in the choice of their pets. The transition from the formidable Alsatian, with trappings to match the walking suit of his owner, to the209 words
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Article158 1928-09-22 13 Canon's Complaint of Irrelevant Matter. Liverpool. A plea for a shorter Bible which shall be more readable for ordinary people and children is put forward in the St. Mary's Church, Wallasey (Cheshire), Parish Magazine by Canon A. E. Simpson, who is also Rural Dean. "What," asks Canon158 words
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Advertisement309 1928-09-22 13 JQnly One More Week!!! I CHEF mM I soupsHl I 6 tins for $1. I 3- I Your Dealer Stocks Them j BRITISH SOUPS for BRITISH HOMES, j "I owe Kruschen an j Another of the uncrating resti- j %0&^^ .^^Z-^~^*% •u and Kruychcn an apoio°v. i <t *j 3Sm?s^309 words
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Advertisement331 1928-09-22 13 HARD OARBONi CONSUMES POWER, LOWERS EFFICIENCY IN- CREASES RUNNING COSTS— CRIPPLES YOUR MOTOR. ESCAPE IT BY USING J Texaco Clear Clean j j| Golden Motors Oils, j THERE IS A GRADE FOR EVERY CAR AND THEY ARE FULL BODIED •I THE LOWEST CARBON OILS ON TUT. MARKET 3j MANUFACTinUBD BY331 words
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Advertisement710 1928-09-22 14 Blue Funnel LineP REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES I EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. I WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. I Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. I (Via Genoa and Havre.) Due S'pore. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. ♦JACHILLES For710 words
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Advertisement539 1928-09-22 14 Eilerman 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. Due S'pore. 1928. s.s. CITY OF GLASGOW In Port s.s. CITY OF KHIO£ Sept. 24 s.s. CITY OF MOBILE539 words
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Advertisement465 1928-09-22 14 British India and Apc&r Lines (Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICED PENINSULAR ANdT ORIENTAL S N fn UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVFRVwrv LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVK K OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Doe. Tonnage. S'pore. T J* LAHORE 5,300 Sept. 22 KHIVA 9,100465 words
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Advertisement588 1928-09-22 15 O. S. K. Line. Steamers. Arrlre. Lemr; lam, Hamburg. Bremen, .1 Antwerp via Colombo. and Port Said. Amazon Maru Sept. 23 Sept. 24 Elizabeth, Cape Town, Rio, Montevideo and .World pas?a K e £150.] f Hawaii Maru Oct 5 Oct 7 bar, Dar-e?-Salaam. Marques and Durban t Chicago Maru Oct.588 words
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Advertisement504 1928-09-22 15 TRAVEL^COMnMIT DOULAR 1 Dollar President liners offer you luxurious travel comforts. All state-rooms are outside rooms, well-ventilated and cooled by electric fans. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each having an electric reading lamp. State-rooms with private bath predominate, all have hot and cold running water. The spacious steel504 words
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Advertisement759 1928-09-22 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., OF BATAVIA). (Incorporated in Holland. > UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 3640. with sub-connections to: Passaee, Freight. Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager*! desk. Representatives in the (Krafts Settlements (Singapore and Penang). of the OFFICIAL TOLRIST BUKBAU759 words
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143 1928-09-22 16 The Ho Hong S.S. Company's latest acquisition, the Hong Kheng is expected to sail for Rangoon on Tuesday next under the ?ommand of Captain Digby M. May. The Hong Kheng will go on the Ho Hong Company's usual run, Rangoon, Straits and China. The Hong143 words
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Article58 1928-09-22 16 Eng Guan, Brit. 51, from Mersing 21, for i tlersing 21. n Jarak, Brit. 74. from Muar 21, for B. 1) >ahat 21. G Brouwer, Dut. 256, from P. Baroe 21, for 1 >. Pandjang 23. Steel Seafarer, Amer. 3471, from Manila 11, for P. Swettenham 26. Van der Parra.58 words
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Advertisement518 1928-09-22 16 Burns Pfailp Line (Incorporated in Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA. DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. (0) Regular monthly sailings by the well-krown steamer MARELLA (7,376 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,612 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is one of the larg«Bt and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins518 words
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Advertisement113 1928-09-22 16 BIBBY LINE I LONDON ADDRESS 22 PALL MALL LONDON S.W.I. of fast twin-screw Oil Driven Mail Passenger Vessels between RANGOON COLOMBO. MARSEILLES PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. with through connection from Singapore and Penang. HOMEWARD SAILINGS. Steamer. Leave Rangoon. GLOUCESTERSHIRE Oct. 4 OXFORDSHIRE Oct. 18 LANCASHIRE Nor. 1 CHESHIRE Nov. 15 YORKSHIRE113 words
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Advertisement469 1928-09-22 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 ANn BALTIMORE M.S. SILVERASH due Oct. 3 M.S. SILVERGUAVA due Oct. 30 "<t. M.S. SILVERBEECH due Nov. 15 -W. M.S. SILVERMAPLE due Dec. 13 PACIFIC JAVA CALCUTTA SERVICF469 words
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Advertisement311 1928-09-22 16 SAIGON. REGULAR FOUTNK.HTI.Y KKKH.HI SERVKK MAIL AND PASSENGER SKKVK E. SOCIETE MARITIME IXDO-CHINOISE. Due Sailmi G.G. tOUME Sept M G.G. ROUMT-: G.G. ROI'MK Octl Excellent passenger «ccommodjtioti For freight, passage and further pan culars, apply to: THE SUCCESSORS OF MOINE COMTE AND Co.. Ltd. Phone Nos. 4960 and 4961 I'nion311 words
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Miscellaneous706 1928-09-22 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuan tan (via i Gemas and Jerantut) every 7 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday s and Friday 6 a.m. 4 Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m. g Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala < Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a.m706 words
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Miscellaneous490 1928-09-22 16 CHURCH SERVICES. ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL. SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. r a.m. Holy Communion. f .45 a.m. Holy Communion (choral) and Sermon. t.16 a.m. Matins and Litany. I p.m. The Catechism. >.3O p.m. (choral) Evensong and Sermon. In Mon., Wed., and Friday 8 a.m. Holy Comn. In Tues., Thurs., and Saturday490 words
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Article, Illustration647 1928-09-22 17 $750 in Prizes f* paid to the aaccftufal competitors in this competition. Ist Prize $450, 2nd Prize $300. yrom the profits of the competition 50 per cent will U hmnded to Church of St. Joseph, Batu Gajah. irprb*. liar. .l.irn. ittmrm, lea. i :>:ht air.647 words
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845 1928-09-22 17 Government Expert's Advice. On Friday evening last, at the Kuala Lumpur Rotary Club, a most interesting and instructive paper was read by Mr. G. C. Cadman. M.I.E.E. C.I. Mech. E., Chief Engineer, Posts and Telegraph Department. S.S. ami F.M.S., on the subject of wireless transmission845 words
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Article47 1928-09-22 17 The London County Council Education Committee, following an experiment which had been carried out for a year, has decided that London schools may listen to wireless lessons at any time, provided they obtain the approval of the Education Officer and satisfy that they have efficient wireless sets.47 words
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Article861 1928-09-22 17 An Interesting Bulletin. Ihe Bulletin of the Kadio Club of Ceylon and South India for the week ending September Bth, 1928, reads: On Friday night, September 7th, Colombo Broadcasting Station relayed again with marked success, not only:— Chelmsfonl England— 5 S.W. on 24 metres, but also the861 words
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Article527 1928-09-22 17 A Suggestion Worthy of Consideration. In another column on this pag.? we publish an account of the lecture given by The Chief Engineer. Posts and Telegraph Department, S.S. and F.M.S. before the members of the Kuala Lumpur Kotary Club, and we would draw the attention527 words
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Article232 1928-09-22 17 It is now fairly certain that the 8.8-C will this autumn >tart the transmission of still pictures receivable in the hcwne. Thi? must not be confused with television, or the transmission and reception by wireless of moving pictures. The Postmaster-General has indicated thai in the232 words
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61 1928-09-22 17 London. Sept. 10. In connection with the announcement that transmission of still pictures by the Fultrogrraph system will be made from Daventry on 5 XX beginning from October, it is pointed out that special apparatus must be OOP *tefed to the receiver in order to receive61 words
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Advertisement103 1928-09-22 17 Fiery ECZEMA I Pimples, Rashes a Sores I i?enw starts in tiny mattery curative halm Rets to the roots of J >pta*, which itih and burn terri- chronic trouble. It draws out poison I Alien they burst. Scratching and pus. kills disease germs, and J <> swollen surfaces sore and103 words
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Advertisement143 1928-09-22 17 DOES YOUR BACK ACHE? Thousands of men and women suffer for years with Backache and believe it ia the result of overwork. Actually, that awful stabbing, unceasing ache is a sure sign of Kidney Trouble. For this there is no quitker, surer remedy than the world -famous IV Will's Kidney143 words
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Article656 1928-09-22 18 LARGEST UNDERGROUND STATION. Open to Traffic at Christmas. London, Aug. 30The largest and most wonderful underground station in the world is nearing completion aiid will be open to traffic in December writes Joan Littiefield for the Free I*ress. It is now four years since work began on the656 words
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Article255 1928-09-22 18 Eisteddfod Challenge with Stirring Sequel. Treorchy ((ilamorgan). Mr. David Davies, of I'ontypool au ei*'hty-tne-year-old tenor, who can stih Mng hifh B-iat with ease, won a competition more remarkable perhaps than any has beer heard at the Welsh National Eisteddfod. A challenge thrown out by Mr. John T255 words
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Article469 1928-09-22 18 We have all of us heard thv story of the child who broke a watch in order to see the wheels pro round, and we have a^l been warned how destructive boys can be. writes the Hon. Mrs. St. Aubyn. But I have a shrewd469 words
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Article73 1928-09-22 18 Pans. A tidal wave swept th'-ouph the IfadikerEBlieai Sea recently and swamped le Gr&U •u Koi, on the Gulf of Lyons, causing dain- :>:;■( tO property but no lo^s of life. This an extraordinary phenomenon fox the Mediterranean, as h is a tiueless sea,73 words
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Advertisement203 1928-09-22 18 i 1 1 Ja«^^^B__ Champion H Dependable i •1 CHAMPW *I j Spark JK Plug j No. W 9 I 2* f I Champions make a Dependable Plug for Every Engine ji SUITABLE FOR jj •j ARMSTRONG-SIDDELEY, ESSEX, HUDSON (From jj •i '21), MORRIS COWLEY AND OXFORD, NAPIER, j: SWIFT,203 words
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Advertisement201 1928-09-22 18 MA^^B^PlP^^^^L monstrate the St.md.n.! A^B PmAMfl^^^^Bl KW Toiirer Mt(t Uexonil H> JHB|R»BfI HkTt^^ question, is tli. K ltt Kaß |^*!^^B Ik lcl ik n<!( win BJI convince \ou. Standard I ourer -***** S» X E\ i ii if <f\^^^B\ r^Bk. beauts ol line >• r .^«B^ l U co or201 words
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Article201 1928-09-22 19 Organised Search by Government. London. Sept. 9. A trea.-uii'-hunt will begin in November as a remit »f Mr. Frederick A. Price, of CUT Stt-et, Cieelon>f. Victoria, who left Peel. i.i the Isde of Man, in the seventies, informing thf Town Commisssioners that when he was exploring201 words
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Article154 1928-09-22 19 Singapore. Sept. 21. The Commodity Market has been dull anil inactive and values have given way a few points. The volume of business continues small and the general demand poor, but a new factor is now evident, namely a definite selling tendency of October-Decem-ber and 1929 positions154 words
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Article728 1928-09-22 19 A Cheap Supply for Road Paving Mr. W. Dakeyne, of Singapore, writes to the Malay Mail, making the following construetive suggestions with regard to "new uses for rubber": As is well-known, although apparently not sufficiently realised, the present output of rubber is far in excess of728 words
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Article80 1928-09-22 19 Yr«trrday's Alterations. Buyers Sellers. Kuchai (S) UtH 1.0.-)^ Malayan CtMU. 6^i 70 North Taipin^r «lV a 85 Penawats 66 67 Ms Petaling 4.67 4.75 Rahman Hyd. IM% 4 IM% South Taiping 40 43 M> Ban^rin 42s 9d 43s 9d Larut Tin Fields los 9d 16s Hd Takuapas80 words
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Article67 1928-09-22 19 Scptemfew Si. Bank 4 m.s. f l6 Bank (itiWIMl 2 .'5 3 4 Private credits m.s. 2 4 13.32 N'i-w York. I'eruind 56 CNiitM ,lvs 57 13 6 France, demand 1431 India, T. T. 153?, Hoiik Konj», demand H p.c. Dis. Yokohama, demand 122 Java, demand 139U Bangkok, demand67 words
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Article200 1928-09-22 19 September 21. Tin 200 Toms $107.75 Gambier gij, Pt pper White yg Pepper Black 66 Flake Tapioca 77 K Pearl Sago Small 7*» Copra Sundries! 10.55 Rice Lianjr Hin Chan Mark Red Bafffa New 330 Rice, Siam old \o. 1. 330 Rice, Rangoon Bintan 260 Rice, Rangoon Sioka 256200 words
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Article54 1928-09-22 19 September 21st., 12 o'clock noon R.S.S. t'<[ual to Stan.lanl. Q.CP\ .Spot Standard K.S.S. Spot -'9' 4 -J^'j on Tmdcr Oct-l).-.-. a t»% 1 Jan -Mai. l'^ 1 T«ne of Markft:- Quiet. Latest (able: London Spot Sho-t 8 o-l»'.<). per lb. New Voik Spot ShiH-t G.ct>54 words
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Article238 1928-09-22 19 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. Rubber. London B S,d. 1 l»>d down. Local 29. Tin. London CIS 7s 6d. 26d down. Local 107% for 2CO tons. Mininir. Steady. Rahman Hydraulic 1.47 1 L52H> Petalinjr 447tt 4.75, cum. div.. Kuc-hai 1.54 1.57, Johan 32 v 33*4, Klanjr River 5.62% 5.72%. Sunjrei Way238 words
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Article56 1928-09-22 19 Yesterday's Alterations. Buyers Sellers. Bukit Arang (7.')) <).-, l.OOprem. Haad Yai 10s Us Malay Consd. ($1) 65 <;<> Mambaus ($1) ].!;-> j.20 Nai Hoot ($1) |5 20 N. Taipimr SO 8". Petalinir ($1) 4.6") 4.7. r > Rahman Hyds. ($1) 1.50 1.35 Canadian Eagle 14s jr,s F.56 words
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Article71 1928-09-22 19 The net profit of Bakau Tin. Ltd., for the year ended June 30 amounts to $7,107.29 An interim dividend of 5 per cent, was paid on Oct. 8 and it is proposed to pay at the end of this month an interim dividend of 6 per cent, in respect of71 words
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Article699 1928-09-22 19 THE RUBIIER OUTLOOK. Speaking at the nineteenth annual genet al meeting of the East International Robber and Produce Trust, Ltd., at Bunge House, 71 St. Mary-axe, K- in mail week Mr Herbert Wright (the chairman > said. In view of the \vry (feat change which has come699 words
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Article172 1928-09-22 19 Singapore, Se;>t. 20 Prices have continued to remain at the same level throughout the vmL win ;i slight hardening of the Spot position due to .-horts covering their September commit Meats. A larger catalogue than usual a! the Auctions was well attended, and all gra i.s172 words
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Advertisement676 1928-09-22 19 ESSKTS OVER $8,000,000 r THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE OQIffAI^MiS^ 000 (Incorporated in Straits Settlements). «;AI) OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFTPF- 97 nm e (Omnanv h-\< waann a j l.uinl»uxn VrrUuhi. £1 Old Jewry, E.C. onipany has £20,000 deposited w.th the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the676 words
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Advertisement317 1928-09-22 19 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hong Kong). Head Office: Hong Kong. Authorised Capital $60,000,000 Issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund— Sterling £6,000,000 Silver $14,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. A. H. Compton, Esq., Chairman. N. S. Brown, Esq., Deputy Chairman. Hon. Mr.317 words
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Advertisement39 1928-09-22 19 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., Messrs. HARRISONS. BARKER Cu, LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.39 words
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Article544 1928-09-22 20 WERE THE ROADS TOO NARROW? Should Big Lorries Be Licensed For Country Roads. The question as to whether or not motor lorries of the heavier type should be allowed on up-country roads arose in the Fourth Court yesterday when Abdul Aziz, a Naval Base lorry driver was charged with544 words
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Article128 1928-09-22 20 For (he Week Ended September 15th 1928. Bombay; 5 plague deaths; 4 cases smallpox and 2 deaths. Calcutta: 13 cholera deaths. Cochin: 1 plague death. Madras: 16 cholera deaths as against |g during the preceding week; 29 smallpox cases as acrainst 0 casc^ during the preceding week.128 words
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Article212 1928-09-22 20 Advisory Board Formed. Recently, Mr. A. Cavendish, Director of Co-operation, F.M.S. and S.S., delivered a long lecture at the Selangor Chinese Chamber of Commerce on the fundamental principles of co-operation, and subsequent to this, the Co-operation Enactment and the bye-laws governing the formation of cooperative societies, have212 words
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Article572 1928-09-22 20 MALAYS BEATEN IN FRIENDLY GAME. New Chinese Players. Chinese 3; Malays 2. The Chinese tried out a lot of new material in the friendly match against the Malays at the Stadium yesterday afternoon. In Lau IHeng Chun*, the former South China goal leeper, they have a useful "find." The572 words
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Article267 1928-09-22 20 To-day's Fixtures in the Leagues. The following (fame? will be played to-day in the English and Scottish League*: DIVISION I. Birmingham vs. Blackburn R. Bolton W. vs. Derby County. Burnley v.«. Aston Villa. Cardiff City vs. Bury. Huddersfield T. vs. Everton. Liverpool vs. Leeds Un. Manchester C. vs.267 words
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Article78 1928-09-22 20 The following will represent the Y.M.C.A. vs. R.A. at Hockey on Monday on the Y.M.C.A. ground:— F. Bolter; R. Lyne, D. W. Dale; B. Singh, R. H. Yorke, A. N. Katzal; M. Catchatoor, E. V. Smith, H. G. Stack (capt.), P. Buschow and R. Tennyson. In the match played78 words
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Article544 1928-09-22 20 TO-DAY'S SPORTS AT THE The Surviving Competitors. The finals in the first athletic sports meeting 1 to be held at the Cricket Club for five years will commence on the S.C.C. ground this afternoon at 2.30, with the final of the sprint championship. The preliminaries have seen the elimination544 words
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Article163 1928-09-22 20 DUKE'S— HAWKINS SPORTS. During the visit of H.M.S. Hawkins here, the Battalion played a number of sports fixtures with the Xavy men. At soccer, the Battalion team defeated the Hawkins eleven by eight goals to two. No. 2 Company and the Corporals' teams also beat the Navy men. the former163 words
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Article239 1928-09-22 20 A Fine British Picture. "The Ring" which will commence showing at the Alhambra Theatre shortly, is a picture, which should prove as big a box-office attraction as any of the picture, which that great producer, Alfred Hitchcock, has given us since he started with the British International at239 words
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Article22 1928-09-22 20 Thursday, Sept. 27th., Band Practice Headquarters 5.15 p.m. Friday, Ambulance Class Headquarters 6.15 p.m. W. T. Cherry District Commissioner.22 words
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Article207 1928-09-22 20 SINGAPORE CRICKET CLUB TOURNAMENT. Monday's Ties. Godown Doubles. B. E. Ablitt and R. H. Hamilton minus 15.3 vs. A. T. Wedgwood and C. E. Hudson minus 5. Lt. Dearden and Lt. Brodie minus 2 vs. J. K. Hamilton and G. Waddell plus 5. T. R. Alty and H.207 words
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Article121 1928-09-22 20 A. Doubles. Capt. Price and Lt. Dearden minus 4 vs. D. M. Miller and S. H. Moss minus 3. B. Doubles. A. T. Wedgwood and J. A. Gagan minus 15.1 vs. Lt. Brodie and Lt. Barle scr. Doubles. Winners of Marshall and Henderson and Mills and Hempson vs.121 words
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Article148 1928-09-22 20 YESTERDAYS RESULTS. Mixed Doubles. V. H. Norris and Miss Norris vs. F. James and Miss Nunes unfinished. Single Handicap "A" C. Peterson beat H. G. Stack 6—l, 6 S. Single Handicap "B". I Marcus beat D. Siddons l, B 6. J. Pestana beat N. Ahin 6148 words
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Article195 1928-09-22 20 Scenes of Disorder as Lord Banbury Leaves Chair. Extraordinary scenes were witnessed at a meeting of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals held in the Hotel Cecil. Women and men shouted at the top of their voices, and then the women screamed.195 words
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Article69 1928-09-22 20 Hungarian Opinion Inflamed. Geneva, Sept. 6. Hungarian opinion has been inflamed ag-ainst Rumania as a result of a frontier incident. It is alleged that Rumanian officials broke the diplomatic seals and searched a coffin containing the body of the Hungarian Consul, Richard Aichhorn, 'en route' from69 words
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