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Title Section13 1928-09-24 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, S.S. MONJRSY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1928. NO. 12,52213 words
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Article328 1928-09-24 1 His Excellency Sir Hugh Clifford who as the result of his stay in England is vastly improved in health is due to leave with Lady Clifford for Malaya on November 2nd. Page 8. The death has occurred of Sarwat Pasha, the former Egyptian Premier who resigned in328 words
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Article1371 1928-09-24 1 A sight that will never fade from one's memory was the arrival of Lord Haig's body in the Scottish capital in February of this year. It was a raw winter night, and the hour was late past midnight yet the environs of the Caledonian Station, Princes Street, the1,371 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement171 1928-09-24 1 A^^R^t^r C Off Ak«M|y jßafiles Hotel Rooms with Modern Sanitation. i TEA DINER 1 DANCES GRILL ROOM DANSANT 1 y Unrivalled in the East. EVERY WEDNESDAY TUESDAY FRIDAY THURSDAY I MLLL MURA SMIRNOVA Saturday 1 Riffles Shanghai's Most Popular Dancer |j Orebeatra. McGoara'a will appear during IMa& j For Reservation..171 words
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Advertisement220 1928-09-24 1 g aat^vt^^an pi anal a iaW f^i M» P<o you t m XaeYadnTattdltag SaJta sV oa vosa aaspc or acac. nv anHV ivaMwa.laW atonacr aflnT! IK^* afl afc w^^Sa ■■anjßjajßjajajMannjVßßjjßH •x«T^'7 -i*aj aaT* fl Ml V What adtffajrnce their nun- I cast haaraat^- makes. You II Kel ckirliaat>d, enlivened. fa]220 words
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Advertisement111 1928-09-24 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. New model golf clubs from Little's. Page 8. Whiteaways for values of all descriptkms. —Page 6. Style of performance in the Oakland Six. —Page 14. Notices re "Dimple" and "National" trade marks. Page 7. Barclay's lager beer— dark or light Caldbeck Macgregor. Page 8. Tenders invited for the111 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous137 1928-09-24 1 THE WEEK. Monday, 24th. Hijrh Water, 7.18 a.m., 6.4., 5.8. p.m., 7.3. Malacca: H. W. 1.20 a.m.. 4.3., 3.40 p.m., 4.5. Football: S.F.A. Cup S.C.C. vs. Malays Stad.um. Tuenday, 2bth. High Water, 8.36 a.m., 6.9., 6.39 p.m., 7.4. Malacca: H. W. 3.40 a.m., 4.5., 5.10 p.m., 5.0. Chamber of Commerce137 words
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Article408 1928-09-24 2 An Orang Tua ai Kuala Lumpur sends the following letter to the Malay Mail. Dear Sir. 1 have read with interest the letttr of "W.8.H." on the above subject. He baa raised once mora the question which has perturbed the minds of Europeans in Malaya since the408 words
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Article138 1928-09-24 2 New Device For Finding Sea Depth*. Grimsb}, Aug. 5. The Grimsby steam trawler Saint Endellion sidled this week-end on a fishing voyage to Ireland to test a new wireless device which will abolish the practice of "heaving the lead" to find the depth of the sea: A138 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement319 1928-09-24 2 SPONGES. A large assortment of BATH AND TOILET SPONGES JUST RECEIVED. Prices from 75 cents to $9.00. MEDICAL HALL LTD., Opposite, New -Post Office. SINGAPORE. .^LI a^^^swL A^a^aa sr^aaV Jl.ll ll w lammJ awl' /flj #a ai ~^sn A 4, Absolutely I jf I'ncut JL kWL bv the V 9kM319 words
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Advertisement251 1928-09-24 2 VICTORIA THEATRE SEPTEMBER 29TH TO OCTOBER 6TH., 1928. A RETURN SEASON AFTER FOUR YEARS TOUR OF AUSTRALIA amssssssssssss**w_^ fsssssssml I II II av^sr A^r *^aT last^l I aV\ wA m mMI IN A NIGHT IN HONOLULU Real Hawaiian Performers Hawaiian Melody Hawaiian Hula Dancers Unique Jazz and Comedy DAINTY— ALLURING—251 words
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Advertisement351 1928-09-24 2 ALHA M B R A p t (Tan Chen* Kee and Co., Ltd., Proprietors) Programme commencing Monday, Sept. 21th. ending s-iturd Sept. 29th. AT THE SECOND SHOW AT 9 p.M THE LATEST EMPIRE NEWS HUNTING IN AFRICA >«s Carl Brisson THE RING A British International Picture AT THE FIRST SHOW351 words
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Article595 1928-09-24 3 "MUD SKIPPERS" AT THE ZOO. i Jumping and Winking. London. Auk. IK. Hardly a week passes without the arrival of some new and interesting specimens for the Aquarium at the Zoo. Yesterday the centre of attraction was a batch of grotesque little Jumping Fish, or Mud Skippers, from595 words
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Article372 1928-09-24 3 A few weeks ago a man came into my office with an income-tax demand note for £72 in his hand- "Look here," he said explosively, throwing it on my table, "I'm not going to pay this. I never have paid tax before, anyway. What will it cost372 words
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Article45 1928-09-24 3 The outbreak of beri-beri in 1927. says the annual report of the F.M.S. Medical Department, "proves how very narrow is the margin amongst Asiatics beween health and disease, and also how they react immediately to any interference with the vitamin contents of their food supplies."45 words
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Article, Illustration931 1928-09-24 3 HOW THEY ARE LIVING NOW. Taking Changes Philosophically. It is commonly supposed that the slaves of the Sultan's Palace— the "calfaa," or women superintendents of the odalisques and the black eunuchs of the harem— must hav» been menials of a low estate, and that they must931 words
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Article94 1928-09-24 3 The roadway outside the premises of a shop on the Embankment on Wednesday morning was strewn with nails, constituting a menace to all motorists approaching from the direction of Java Street. Apparently, the shopkeeper had been opening nackine: cases on the roadside and callously left all the nails and sharp94 words
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Advertisement159 1928-09-24 3 ;> y 7^^^ j TAKE YOUR OWN PICTURES! VWyF OWN YOUR OWN CINEMA, j [s I Ask for descriptive booklet 1 from fi» iTv^^bsg.-^ **-*ji^^BaT3MW -^sL j^swJr^aVs»£asl ft*jfll v. r; ruled in England.) BW^BSsWrtsfl I^3 1 f^ SaS^S'MSWS^Br if^B^^BS^^^r Singapore. I Pastilles:— Class Bowls 50 cts., V 4 ]b tins159 words
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Advertisement233 1928-09-24 3 I Estate 8 Trust Agencies I (1927) Limited f (Registered under the Trust Companies' Ordinance of 1926. i with Security deposited with the Straits i Settlements Government.) |j is prepared to act as a |j Trustees, Executors, Administrators, Receivers. Managers of Real Estate. Attorneys for Collection of Rents, Investigators and233 words
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The Riddle of Siwa
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Article557 1928-09-24 4 CHAPTER XXX IV. 1-1 Ml ST SAVE MY BKOTHKK." The Priaee ami dietracted at the thought that ni< bulf-brother, Dr. Hassan, would ba executed. ■•But be may not be executed at ail, urged Seymour. "It is very unlikely under the circumstances that he would be." I have heard all that,"557 words
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Article2816 1928-09-24 4 PARDONED. Seymour was early at Shepheaid's HoteJ the next morning, and almost the first person he ran into on the steps was the "Wild bore." "This is a queer story about Prince Ahmed being sentenced to death," he remarked. "Indeed?" commented Seymour. "It seems funny," continued the "Bore,"2,816 words
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Article1006 1928-09-24 4 I MATRIMONIAL MATTERS It waa a very cheerful dinner parte that night ac the Savoy at "Alex." i The Prince could hardly believe that it i was a reality; all through the meal he was shaking Hassan's hand, and even wringing t Seymour's. As the champagne circled hi.1,006 words
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Article50 1928-09-24 4 A yew tree, MO year for generation- ind when Tiatern Abbey, was in its glory, hai bi It was situated in ths Hill Church, near To its hollow trunk bad b It is believed son* i smoke out the I ees tree, which burned being complete!.; rlesl50 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement232 1928-09-24 4 In a t^g climate 1 Sr^wit —every dose -S^^P^^^^f Hall Vs Wine When you feel weak and depressed you need a tonic that will brace up the entire system. I Hall's Wine will do this. It acts at once on the blood, nerves, and every function of the body. It232 words
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329 1928-09-24 5 [Two Balkan Kings Claim Her Hand. London, Sept. 8. Behind the proclamation of Ahmed Bey Zogu, as King of the Albanians, there lies a Puritanian romance in which two Kings, Ahmed and Boris of Bulgaris, described an the loneliest King in the world, are suitors329 words
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Article151 1928-09-24 5 "Difficult to Clean and a Carrier of Infection." The distribution of milk in bottles is denounced as unhealthy, insanitary, and liKely to spread disease by two health experts one of them the hon. veterinary surgeon to the Kin;;. They were Professor Frederick T. 6. Hobday and Dr.151 words
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118 1928-09-24 5 A Forgotten Kev on the Wav to the Sea. Chicago. Mr. Malcolm Macartney, a Chicago lawyer, saw his wife and three little children off on a train bound for Cape Cod. where they were to spend a holiday. Among their luggage was a bag118 words
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Article95 1928-09-24 5 Man who made Women's Heads Beautiful. Paris. A statue is to be placed on the tomb of Antoine, the man who earned the title of "King of the World's Hairdressers," because he made more women's heads beautiful than any other barber in the world.95 words
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Article92 1928-09-24 5 The death is announced of Senator Lazare Weiler. He died in Switzerland at the age of 76. Mr. Weiller was educated at the Lycee Saint-Louis and at Oxford University. He was the author of many works dealing with electricity and other scientific subjects, and introduced92 words
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Article433 1928-09-24 5 Activities in Hong Kong and Canton. From reports received, it is believed by some people that the "Carvalho Yeo" known also as Yung Tuh. Wong Pihchen, ung Tsen-tsen and various other aliases, who was arrested in Shanghai last month kting accused of an ingenious fraud433 words
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Article125 1928-09-24 5 "The working-class woman, burdened with excessive children, harassed by petty cares, and with her horizon still bounded by the four walls of the kitchen and the scullery, is still, in the main, an overworked drudge." This statement was made at the National Summer School of the125 words
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Article62 1928-09-24 5 We have received a copy of the second issue of the Shanghai Publicity Bureau News Bulletin, which should prove of value to those interested in the study of the administrative and governmental problems of the Shanghai International Settlement and of the ex-British Concession in Hankow in relation to the Chinese62 words
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Article305 1928-09-24 5 An Octogenarian Wedding in Italy. Rome, Aug. IS. An unusually romantic marriage, which took place this week at Pedagaggi. Sicily, has created considerable comment in Italy. Two octogenarians. Pastjuale Sgalambro Marianne sfaramsano, children of the soil, wen marred in the parish church, where there was audi a cong305 words
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Article284 1928-09-24 5 It was only to be expected that some representative of the auld reekies would reply: As one of the diminishing band of pipe-smokers I wish to enter a protest r gainst the insinuation recently made in this column that we suffer from an inferiority complex. It is284 words
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Article41 1928-09-24 5 San Quentin (Cal.). Six San Francisco policemen collapsed in a faint on the floor of the execution shed while witnessing the hanging of a young I man in the Penitentiary here for the murder of a policeman.41 words
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Article89 1928-09-24 5 Tragedy of Poly. Vice-Captain. E. C Seager, the vice-captain of the Polytechnic Cricket Club, died in tragic circumstance on the Polytechnic Sports Ground at Chiswick. Seager bowled an over after the tea interval and then complained of feeling ill. He was assist d to the pavilion,89 words
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Article197 1928-09-24 5 Karon Maclay's High Speed. The original report relative to the firing on the Baron Maclay when proceeding to Canton from Hong Kong on August 27, was that the outrage was committed by pirates, but later information is to the effect that such was not the case. Villagers whose197 words
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Article128 1928-09-24 5 Sculptor who Remodelled the Saints in St. Paul's. Mr. Henry Poole, R.A., the sculptor has died in London aged fifty-five. He was a pupil of G. F. Watts, and was elected a Royal Academician last year. Mr. Poole had no modernist tendencies. His fine marble128 words
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Article152 1928-09-24 5 One noticeable tendency of British yachting since the war has been the increase in the number of helmswomen and their success. Before the war a woman steering her own boat, was a rarity, although there were many who made really first-class crews to husbands, brothers, and fathers. Many of152 words
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Advertisement329 1928-09-24 5 >-j aaasssaaSSSSSS* saaaSsT^laSSi jnßi All the essential j JIHL qualities of mM M v really fiood 3 -♦ijlj whisky are ye %t?Z%m R embodied in ■^^g^fr this superfine ?gj THE DISTILLERS AGENCY I". EDINBURGH SCOTLAND vw-i.-v. i .•:•"•:''> ■•-r.-.V-.V; -i*g\"- m d saa. CANTEENS OF FINE ENGLISH CUTLERY (0) Is*329 words
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Advertisement16 1928-09-24 5 Municipal Committee No. 5, has approved the erection of two commemorative plates at Gunong Pulai Dam.16 words
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Advertisement48 1928-09-24 5 WILLYS-KNIGHT 44 VARSITY ROADSTER 3,050. Perfection is not Expensive A trial run would tell you far more than we can say. Will you make an appointment there would be no obligation incurred Just phone 4210. The Cycle Carriage Co., (1926) Ltd. SINGAPORE. B ranches KUALA LUMPUR IPOH PENANG.48 words
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Article660 1928-09-24 6 The "poltergeist" has appeared again in South Wales. In this article the Rev. Herbert Thuiston, a student of the fascinating riddle of "lackety ghosts," tells of some previous visitations. The German word "Poltergeist," whic mean.-; no more than a noiay, racketing spiiit, has acquired a660 words
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Article94 1928-09-24 6 Declaration by 1.300 I.S. Clergymen. New York. Thirteen hundred clergymen of the Protestant Episcopal Church consider Prohibition to be a failure, according to an announcement of the Church Temperance Society. Only 500 other clergymen of the 5,300 whom the society approached <m the rabject declared Prohibition to be94 words
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Article98 1928-09-24 6 A Woman's Ton.uue and a Man's Fury. Gossip annoyed Mr. F.dwin Macfarlane, of Boyd-road, Miteham. "I intend to stop this front-door gossip," he told the Croydon magistrate when charged with striking a woman living opposite, who hitherto had been a stranger to him. "It goes on day and night.98 words
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Article53 1928-09-24 6 Epernay, France. Champagne growers gathered in force at Hautvillers for the annual festivities in honour of Doni Perignon, the Benedictine monk who is said to have invented champagne. The festivities lasted all day. and the memory of the monk was toasted heartily in the wine he had invented.53 words
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Article459 1928-09-24 6 A correspondent appeals in the Daily Express for Englishm n to have their Mini chance. He points to the crying need for new leading men on the British screen, and he is perfectly right. He does not explain however, why America has .cored in this459 words
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Article86 1928-09-24 6 Sir Hen.jamin Morgan and "White Australia.' Sydney. Speaking a> a gueat of the Millions Club. Sir Benjamin Morgan said tha' when he Brat came to Australia he was sceptical of the possibilities of the White Australia policy. But after seeing the North Queensland sugar industry, he was going back86 words
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Article153 1928-09-24 6 I alwaya thought that it took ta flirt; but apparently it is not so. A corr pondent writing from Villara tella me thai outside the station there ia a telephone-box bearing the inscription in large letters. "Do not rlirt with the telephonist, please.* 1 Perhaps it153 words
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Article75 1928-09-24 6 Dr George Cohen, the East Middlesex Coroner, sitting »t Hendon Town Hall, completed two inoiiests in six minutes The first was on Mrs. Georgina Norton, who was found by her son hanging at her home in Bertram-road. Hendon. The second was on lira. Vera Martin,75 words
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Article60 1928-09-24 6 A large proportion of correspondence for abroad is. states the Postmaster-Cieneral. posted improperly stamped. It is estimat d that nearly ."> million insufficiently prepaid letters and packets leave this eountry every year and the amount of th.- surcharge.- collected from the addressees abroad exceeds £'40,000. Incorectly paid correspondence60 words
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Article94 1928-09-24 6 Mr. Muthi Ahmad, a well-known landed proprietor of Seremban. went to his estate at Ulu Pedas at 7 a.m. on the 6th ins'ant to pay the wages of his coolies. Half way through his estate he was attacked by two of his Chinese coolies and beaten to the ground. He94 words
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Advertisement667 1928-09-24 6 WHITEAWAYS VALUES STAND SUPREME m^ mmmmmmmm^ mmmmKm m mmmmmmm mm ßaßaaaaaaßaßaaßaaßaßaßaaßaßaßaaßMHßaßßaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaßiHMMb&r. ,«SBSSSSSAIBaaSSSiSBSBSSSISSSSSSSBSSSSSBBSSSS QUUWA^" V C oOKER V^S^AT* V^BLUE FLAME J C^^ IXOOKHEATA BOILING STOVE THE M QUIKWAaUr BLUI HW/T^Vi^/fIKS' THE NEW "KOOKHEATA" KI VMF ST()\ F STANDARD VALUE QTOVF FLA» STONE. THE "QIIKWARM'- STO\ E. Height, 11*4 laa. diameter of667 words
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Advertisement138 1928-09-24 6 hay fever', COUglls MIJ an i fL X S i J LEA PERRINs SAUCF Its great concentration gives it a relish unsurpassed by any other sauce or seasoning. 7t* **a g\ }0k 1 Be on your Guard! As n cure foi n such w rophulosis, the throat and i rickets138 words
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FUEL TECHNOLOGY.
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207 1928-09-24 7 ITS IMPORTANCE IN HOME INDUSTRIES. Committee's Recommendation. [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby. Sept. 21. The National Fuel and Power Committee appointed by the Board of Trade under the chairmanship of Lord Melchett, in a report published to-day recommends industrial leaders in the fuel producing and fuel consuming industries to consider207 words
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Article87 1928-09-24 7 Soviet Government Organising Relief. [Reuter's Service.] Riga, Sept. 22. In consequence of the failure of the crops, in Ukraine, the Soviet Government has decided to organise the feeding of 800,000 people. They have allocated thirty-one million roubles to provide food, cattle fodder and seed-grain for the87 words
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Article75 1928-09-24 7 Solving the Clearing-up Problems. [Reuter's Service. I Washington. Sept. 22. The grim problem of disposing of the 'lodies of the hurricane victims in Florida and to prevent the spread of disease is being solved by the authorities chartering aeroplanes to spray the whole of the areas with75 words
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59 1928-09-24 7 T Reuter's Service.] Paris, Sept. 22. For reasons up to the present unknown a score of Lascar? aboard the City of Chester, bound from the Tyne to Far Eastern ports, mutinied when the ship was leaving Dunkirk and attacked the ofbcjr*. severely injuring the Fourth59 words
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Article54 1928-09-24 7 [Reuter's Service.] Geneva, Sept. 21. The League Council at a public meeting disposed 'of the protracted Rumano-Hungarian dispute, at any rate temporarily, by adopting a resolution inviting the parties to the dispute to appoint plenipotentiaries to negotiate a settlement, failing which the matter must reappear on the54 words
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Article47 1928-09-24 7 [Reuter's Service.] Geneva, Sept. 21. Signor Quinones Deleon, the Spanish Ambassador in Paris and a member of the League Council, has signed on behalf of his Government, the optional clause of the statute of the Permanent Court of International Justice for ten years.47 words
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Article26 1928-09-24 7 TReuter's Service. l Constantinople, Sept. 21. The second of the four Dutch aeroplanes flying from Holland to the Dutch Indies, has arrived.26 words
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Article108 1928-09-24 7 Mr. Sun Fo Returns. [By arrangement with Nanyang Swing Pau Press.] Shanghai, Sept. 22. Mr. Sun Fo has arrived at Shanghai. He? stated that American accepted the Chinese demand for investing in construction work in China. Yui Yu Jen has tendered his resignation of his posts. Fighting108 words
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ENGLAND MORE SOBER.
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Article497 1928-09-24 7 Saturday Night Conviviality. Convictions for drunkenness in England and Wales wire fewer last year in any year since 1019, despite a lapse on the part of Wales, which contributed 301 more to the total. London and the North of England saved the day, however, and enabled the497 words
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Article143 1928-09-24 7 Zagreb, Aug. 13. Stephan Raditch, though dead and buried, will continue to be the chief of the Croatian Peasant Party, which he founded and nvirsed from its infancy to its present flourishing strength. This decision was made at a secret fourhoui conclave of the party. It143 words
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Article119 1928-09-24 7 London, Aug. 30. Lady Terrington. the second wife of Lord Terrington, is to become a film actress. She will make her debut before the film camera at Le Touquet in the British Dominions picture, "When Knights Were Bold." She will take the part of the119 words
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Article73 1928-09-24 7 London, Sept- 7. The stewards of the Jockey Club have withdrawn Smirke's licence, expressing the opinion that he did not make an effort to start the horse. [Smirke had the mount on Welcome CJift in the Home Bred Two Year Old Plate at Gatwick on August 31.73 words
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Article23 1928-09-24 7 [Reuter's Service.] Warsaw, Sept. 22. The textile strike has ended, the employers having cancelled the new system of fining.23 words
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Advertisement544 1928-09-24 7 BUSINESS CARDS. DRINK MORANGE WITH SODAJ A pure and natural beverajre, S J HEALTHY AND REFRESHING! .....\%V.%\ V.VaV.V.\V.V.%\W.V.\ MEMORIALS. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. MONUMENTAL MASONS. > Telephone No 75. 5 W.V. V.'A% V. W-VW%Fa«A». VWVa TO LET. »RE, No. II Japan Street. Entry October MEYER BROTHERS. \S HO. 1 Bernam Street544 words
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Advertisement665 1928-09-24 7 NOTICES. NOTICE OF TRADE MARK. DIMPLE Notice la hereby given that the above Trade Mark is the property of John Haig and Company, Limited, of Distillery Stores, Balgonie Road, Markinch, Scotland; Distillers, and is used by them in connection with the sale of Fermented liqueurs and Spirits in the Straits665 words
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Advertisement622 1928-09-24 7 NOTICES. To-day, being Jewish Holiday, our place o business is closed. FRANKEL BROTHERS. Sept. 24th., 1928. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READIN( ROOM. 6d, BONHAM STREET, Raffles Square, Singapore. Over Yokohama Specie Bank. Reading Room Open Daily 9.30— 11.31 Service every Sunday 10". 00. Testimony Meeting first Wednesday 5.30. SS. ORDINANCE NO. 197622 words
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Advertisement680 1928-09-24 7 TENDERS. TENDERS. Tenders will be received at our Office until 12 noon Friday, October sth, for making one double and four single Tennis Court- at Raffles College, Cluny Road, Singapore. The lowest or any tender not neces-arily accepted. SWAN MACLAREN, Architects, Hongkong Bank Chambers. JOHORE GOVERNMENT. IE Tenders will be680 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article49 1928-09-24 8 On August 23rd. 1928. at the Ross'.yn Hill Church, Har.ipstead, George Herbert Fawcett. younger son of the Rev. G. F. Fawcett and Mrs. Fawcett. of Scalby. Yorkshire. t> Helen Joyce Phillips, only child of the late Arthur Wigley and of Mrs. Wigley. late of Singapore, and Hale. Cheshire.49 words
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Article45 1928-09-24 8 DESKER. Nativiuade Joaquim Decker Freddy iat 12H Race C— WO Road on Sunday. Sept. 23. at 4.15 p.m. Cortege leaves his residence to-day at 4.30 p.m. for Church of St. Joseph, thence to Bidadari for interment. Deeply regretted. (Java an<i F.M.S. paper* please copy).45 words
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779 1928-09-24 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 24. 1928. COMMENT OF THE WEEK. We are able this morning to publish a cable from our London correspondent containing 1 news which will be received with considerable satisfaction in this country. It will serve to set at rest the many rumours that have been779 words
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Article147 1928-09-24 8 Conan Doyle's The "Exploits of Brigadier Gerard" continues attracting large audiences at the Pavilion. The film will be shown to-night for the last time. The Malacca correspondent of the Malay Mail writes that Mr. E. J. Oakshott, of Singapore, is to take charge of the local branch of the Hong147 words
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Article72 1928-09-24 8 JAPAN FIGHTING THE BOYCOTT. Direct Shipments for Siam. [From Our Indian Correspondent. j Bangkok, Sept. 22. It is announced that the MB.K. are despatching the Ikomasan Maru from Japan with a full cargo of sundry goods for sale to Siamese and other consumers direct, cutting out the Chinese72 words
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Article45 1928-09-24 8 Not Landing at Bangkok. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok. Sept. 22 The .Putch air mail is not landing here but proceeds to Songkhla direct, owing to the state of the landing field, which is under water after the recent heavy rain-45 words
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152 1928-09-24 8 Two Chinese Seriously Injured. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 22. A serious accident occurred in Pudu Street, on Friday evening, resulting in two Chinese being so seriously injured that they are not expected to survive. It appears that the men were engaged in an152 words
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71 1928-09-24 8 (From Our Own Correspondent. Kuala Lumpur. Sept. 23. A Eurasian ''at home" was held yesterday in honour of Messrs. Ashby and Marsh who were both recently awarded the Certificate of Honour and was very largely attended. The British Resident was present and spoke. The Eurasian guests71 words
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Article436 1928-09-24 8 Inspector R. E. Nash, of Kuala Lumpur has been transfered to Kuala Pilah a> second Inspector, Kuala Pilah District- Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Welham have arrived in Singapore and are staying at 18 Nassim Road. His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government and Lady Hayes Marriott will be present at436 words
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Article107 1928-09-24 8 SAILING FOR MAI Iv NOVEMBER ,N Much Improved in > a th [Our Own Correspond^". London. Sept >» Sir HuKh Clifford, Gmremor ofrt Straits Settlements and Hiri, r! missioner of the F.M.S.. b lt J*+ staying at Dalrymple. North R wick. er Sir HuKh states that h;,i,,107 words
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Article210 1928-09-24 8 Mr. R. L. Krend-Short and Miss Gladys Hoyle. A pretty wadding took pUo drewV Cathedral on Saturda when Mr. Reginald Lawn p., oi the < ommercial L T t> h Singapore, ion of Mr. and Mr- i, Brend-Short, of Exeter, u Mis> (Jladyi Hoyle, ot the General 11210 words
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Article26 1928-09-24 8 SATURDAY'S RUBBBB IT.HK. (From Our Own Correspondent a London. S<?pt Messrs. Syminprton and Sinclair notify to-dav's rubber orice a* 8 5 16d. per ib.26 words
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Article295 1928-09-24 8 Kelantan Malaya an- very tami their national game! tad are stunn. independent. aober-minded f"lk «h<> anwilling to learn aa<i iaiprow themselves. iaya tht M Haily Express. Bull-righting, cock-_f_t« other forms of aaraaement are indulged in freely, and up to poiH tl probably harmleai excepting froai H-t of295 words
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Advertisement8 1928-09-24 8 To-dav'B Feature I \the riddle of siw* I8 words
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Article779 1928-09-24 9 SECRET" DOCUMENT IN I S. PAPER. japan Accepts Principle. [Reuter's Service.] rutin, Sept. 22. j ;1 that the document which the an has unearthed was ao gM|> regal aaotal that, instead of ode from the Quai d'Orsay >ped and multiplied on dup Resides copies being sent Kmbas-.ies779 words
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Article64 1928-09-24 9 C.M.S. WORKER CAPTURED BY BANDITS. Companion Released. [Reuter's Far Eastern Service.] i D Shanghai, Sept. 23. lob.n, of the Church Missionary Society taVnnT" PtUT^ b ™dits in the moun a.nous area near Chinping when en route from Canton to Kueilin. Miss Tobin's companion, Miss Watkins was not64 words
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Article150 1928-09-24 9 American Note to Colombia. [Reuters Service.] Washington. Sept. 23. A Lnited States note to Colombia exy_— s "rprise that the latter has failed to answer the question regarding the controve!>y arising out of the Colombian authorties cancellation of the Barco concession. *nien ia a hve million150 words
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Article63 1928-09-24 9 Cost of Code Messages. [Reuter's Service.] BrusseU. Sept. 22. The International Telegraph Conference has ended. It decided by 40 votes to 8 that charges for code telegrams should be two-thirds of the ordinary rate for the extra-European zone and three-quarters for the European zone. It also decided63 words
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Article74 1928-09-24 9 I Keuter's Service.! Washington. Sept. 21. The Navy Department has received a report that submarine Si 7 is aground at Juan Point, Aimirante Bay. Panama Canal Zone. It is stated that the crew is uninjured and the vessel in no danger. New York, Sept. 22. A message74 words
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56 1928-09-24 9 [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio, Sept. 21. Baron Tanaka, Premier and Foreign Minister, in his report to the Cabinet members declared that his wait and see policy toward China's move must be continued until he sees an opportunity suitable for opening negotiations for the settlement of56 words
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Article59 1928-09-24 9 Increase of Stocked Coal in Far East. [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio. Sept. 21. In view of the rapid increase of the stocked coal in the Far East, a conference of representatives of coal interests including Fushun and Kaipin will be held in Moji on October 10, when59 words
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Article44 1928-09-24 9 [Reuter's Service.] Panama. Sept. 22. Sir Austen and Lady Chamberlain have left for California aboard the President Adams, after inspecting the Panama Canal. Sir Austen declared that apart from sciatica he is as fit as a fiddle.44 words
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Article190 1928-09-24 9 FEDERATION FINED FOR INCITEMENT. Expected Collapse. [Reuters Service.] Melbourne, Sept. 22. There are signs of the strixe collapsing. It is expected that the important interState conference of the Transport and Maritime Unions on Moncay will resolve that the waterside workers in all Australian ports be instructed to190 words
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Article546 1928-09-24 9 Two Constables Sent to Goal London. Sept. 14. Constables John Clayton and Charles Victor Stevens have been found guilty at the Old Bailey and sentenced to eighteen months' imprisonment each in the second division. Mr. Justice Humphreys, summing up the constables' case, said that foul perjury546 words
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Article19 1928-09-24 9 Recognised By Britain. [Reuter s S*»**vice.l Tirana. Sept. 23. Great Britain has recognised the new Albanian King.19 words
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Article26 1928-09-24 9 [Reuter's Service.] Detroit, Sept. 22. In a 10 rounds lightweight contest last night Billy Petrolle knocked out the Chilean, Loayra, in the second round.26 words
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Article247 1928-09-24 9 RESOLUTION FRAMED ON DISARMAMENT. Commission To Meet Soon. [Reuter's Service.] Geneva, Sept. 22The Third Committee has passed the final draft of the Franco-German resolution. The draft proposes that the Chairman of the Preparatory Disarmament Commission will keep in contact with the governments concerned in order that he may247 words
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Article74 1928-09-24 9 Premier Re-elected. [Reuter's Service.] Stockholm. Sept 22. The tinal results of the elections for the Second Chamber resulted as follows Conservatives 73; Social Democrats 90; Liberals 4; Liberal Prohibitionists 28; Agrarians 27; Communists 8. The Conservatives gained 8 seats, the Agrarians 4. and the Communists 4. The Socialists74 words
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Article65 1928-09-24 9 Former Egyptian Premier. Paris, Sept. 22The death has occurred of Sarwat Pasha. ex-Premier of Egypt. Abdel Khalek Sarwat Pasha was Premier and Minister of the Interior from April 25. 1927. until March this year when he resigned following the refusal of his Cabinet "to accept the terms65 words
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Article69 1928-09-24 9 f Reuter's Service.] Geneva, Sept. 22. The League Budget Committee has sanctioned a grant of 100,000 Swiss francs towards the expenses of the enquiry into opium-smoking in the Far East. As the expenses will probably exceed 200,000 francs. Great Britain has offlered 50.000, asking the Powers69 words
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Article97 1928-09-24 9 [Reuter's Service.] Billing. Montana, Sept. 23. The venerable chief Plenty Coos of the Crow nation, ceremoniously adopted Senator Curtis as Republican nominee for the Vice Presidency into the tribe and told his braves that "anything we can do for my boy from the Kaw country97 words
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Article41 1928-09-24 9 [Reuter's Service.] Mexico Oity, Sept. 23. Only formalities remain to be completed before Emilio Fortes Gil, the Minister of the Interior, assumes the Presidency, to hold office till February 1930. He I will support President Calles religous policy.41 words
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Article117 1928-09-24 9 London, Sept. 13. Alfred Mond, son of Emile Mond and cousin of Lord Melchet, has been found dead hanging to a clump of trees in the grounds of his parents' house at Storrington, with a gun near the body. At the inquest a verdict of suicide117 words
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Advertisement152 1928-09-24 9 ..•>mm.m4>...*3. 1 J«L J VALUE SERVICE j 1 i j Messrs. Robinson 8 Co., Ltd. I I f i 8 fl nave pleasure in announcing is fo that their new I s i I Wines, Spirits! I I and Provision •I (Department I will be opened 1 on I foj152 words
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Advertisement734 1928-09-24 10 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES. LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY.. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre.) Due S'pore. Route subject to alteration without notice. 1 WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. *JACHILLES For Marseilles, London, Rotterdam734 words
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Advertisement509 1928-09-24 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) "EuSiir~LiMt 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. s.s. CITY OF KHIOS J 9 s.s. CITY OF MOBILE 24 s.s. CITY OF MANDALAY "I509 words
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Advertisement434 1928-09-24 10 P. O British India and Apcar Lin« (Incorporated in England MAE PAS ST c PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S N rn UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJE9TTS rovr.^ 0 LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVh" OUTWARDS FROM LONDON >0R CHINA AM) Jtf M Tonnage. S'pore. Tonna** <* JEYPORE 5,300 Oct. I MOREA434 words
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Advertisement644 1928-09-24 11 O. S. K. Line. M nations. Q«^a«.«_ L Meamer*. Arrive. Leave j Rotterdam, Hamburg, Bremen, Putin. rk and Antwerp via Colombo, kgmm. S»ei and Port Said. *tnu™« ..mazon Maru Sept. 23 Sept. 24 pfffcai <,rt Elizabeth, Cape Town, <; ai Rio, Montevideo and \m 's. the- World passage £150.] t644 words
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Advertisement507 1928-09-24 11 TRAVEL™ COMFORT DOIXAR isTfaa "PRESIDENT" HHk Dollar President liners oflfer you luxurious travel comforts. All itate-raaaai aie 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.507 words
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Advertisement702 1928-09-24 11 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO.. OF BATAVIA). (Incorporated in Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 3640. with sub-connections to: Passage. Freight. Transhipment. Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives in the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penang). of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU OF702 words
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Article78 1928-09-24 12 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 678 words
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Article78 1928-09-24 12 North, N. East and N. West Sumatra Melchior Treub 9 a.m. Cucob and Benuit Loong Heng 9 a.m. Pulau Soegi Hong Teck 9 a.m. Cucob Hong Tat 1 p.m. China, Hainam, Japan, Korea, Formosa, East Siberia, Philippine Islands, Western Canada and Western States of U.S.A. Talma 278 words
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Article45 1928-09-24 12 From I hina and Japan by Morioka Maru at Singapore to-morrow. Noon: Wireless in communication with. «s.. Afrika, Amazon Maru, Benledi, Bondowoso. Cardiganshire, Dolius, Glenshiel, Glentara, Khiva, Koningin der Nederlanden, Malacca Maru, Mapia. Melchior Treub, Overijsel. Seiyo Maru. Tamba Maru, Tj:i:arang. Yehime Maru.45 words
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Article226 1928-09-24 12 Tronoh. Brit. 73. from Malacca 22, for Malacca 24. Sin Kheng Seng. Brit. 73. from Malacca 22. for Malacca 24. Sin Ah Li. Brit. 69, from B. Pahat 22, for B. Pahat 24. Redang, Siam. 298, from Bangkok 22, for Bangkok 23. Kum Sang. Brit. 3341, from Hong226 words
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Article152 1928-09-24 12 SINGAPORE H ARMOUR BOARD Ship* Alonsaide the Wbarve* or Expected to Arrive Eest Whsrf (Entrance Gste 1). H. M. S. Ormonde E. E. E. Wharf; Siberg 22; M. Treub 20. Main Wharf (Entrance Cute 3). Talma 18; City of Khios 16; Saparoea 11; Titan 8; Kamuning 6. Empire Dock (Entrance152 words
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Article15 1928-09-24 12 Sept. 23.— Anking, City of Salisbury, Katong, Bulan, (Brit); Van Swoll, Indragiri, Brouwer, (Dut).15 words
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Article155 1928-09-24 12 s Shells Lost from H.M.S. Hawkins. 3 Harbour craft have been warned of a j possible source of danger in the waters of j the Colony in the form of a number of j rounds of "live" high-explosive shells which were lost overboard from H.M.S. Hawkins155 words
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445 1928-09-24 12 War-time Invention That Has Never Been Used. The Spanish navy is carrying out experiments with gear usually called the Leader Cable, although various makes are on the market with various names. It is one of the legacies of the war that was going to be445 words
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Article68 1928-09-24 12 A fine of £103 16s. 4d., or six weeks' imprisonment, was imposed at Southampton on Archibald Maclachlan. of Merrick-gar-dens, Ibrox. Glasgow, third engineer in the steamship California, for smuggling 90 bottles of whiskey. Mr. Burkey. chief preventive officer H.M. Customs, stated that the defendant was hiniself68 words
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Article61 1928-09-24 12 Scarborough life-boat station was presented by the Royal National Life-boat Institution on August 31st. with a vellum, signed by the Prince of Wales as the Institution's President, to record the fact that it has been in existence for over a century. The station is the oldest maintained61 words
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Article39 1928-09-24 12 When passengers were landing from a motor boat at Southend a number of women dancing caused the jetty to collapse. Fifteen were thrown into about three feet of water and were soaked to the skin.39 words
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Article177 1928-09-24 12 A well-known military correspondent sends me the following apropos of remarkable hands at cards: "Some years ago I was serving in a regiment where a good deal of whist was played, but the Colonel never cut in. One day somebody asked him why. 'I'll show you,'177 words
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Article97 1928-09-24 12 Liverpool, Aug. 16. A record in North Atlantic passengercarrying was set up by the Cunard Line this week-end. To-day there were about 14,000 people (equal to the population of a town about the size of Buxton) at sea in the various steamers of the line. Over 6,7(097 words
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Advertisement664 1928-09-24 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated in Australia). 1 <0> l B FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA I DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. 1 (0) Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) B and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,612 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is one of the largast664 words
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Advertisement506 1928-09-24 12 Kerr Steamship Co. inc.. 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated in U.SJL) GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO JBOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AMI) BALTIMORE (via Sues). M.S. SILVERASH due Oct. 3 M.S. SILVERGUAVA due Oct. 30 M.S. SILVERBEECH due Nov. 15 M.S. SILVERMAPLE due Dec. 13 PACIFIC JAVA CALCUTTA SERVICE506 words
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Advertisement400 1928-09-24 12 CHARGEIJRS REUft (Incorporated in Franc* i o REGULAK MONTHLY FIHGIT J PASSENGER SERVICE o OUTWARDS. RAMON, TOI HANK If MIU..N,, Hue NsajsaJ CAP VARELLA CAP TOUtANE HOMEWARDS. MARSEILLES. SAINT NalaßH AND BORDEAUX. list saajajai CAP VARELLA Oct. J JAMAIQIK MARSEILLES. lIWKK. Dl NKIKI. AND ANTWERP, I'u? Nngaport CAP ST. JA(400 words
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Article513 1928-09-24 13 THE LAW, A SPY, AND A MOTHER. No Power to Allow a Man to Leave Prison. It i, stated at the Home Office that it ha been dHlaifl, decided that permissio, cannot be granted to Wilfred McCartnev. x-o fl eer an, spy, to leave Parkhurst Prison to usit bis dy.ng513 words
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Article201 1928-09-24 13 "Don't Talk Nonsense.** A doctor was tebuked by the Coroner at an inquest at Brynamman. Carmarthenshire, on Frederick John, a tin-worker, who was found dead in a field earlier in the day with his throat cut. and a blood-stained raaor in a ease in his pocket.201 words
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Article134 1928-09-24 13 Vicar on '"The Real Spoilers of Sussex." The Rev. E. L> Macassey. preaching in Shipley Parish Church. Sussex, said that when ho was vicar of the neighbouring village of East Grinstead he soon realised who were the real spoilers of Sussex. They were the Londoners who had134 words
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Article51 1928-09-24 13 Madame Yap Tenßra, the only sister of Messrs. Yap Loongr Hin, J. P., and Yap Fut Yew. and daughter of the late Kapitan China, Mr. Yap Ah Shak, passed away peacefully on Tuesday night in Ix>ke Yew Road. Deceased leaves a son. Mr. Siew Thian Hee. and daughter, and several51 words
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Article392 1928-09-24 13 AIRMAN TERRIFIES SEASIDE CROWD. Faint ing Women oa the Beach T Paignton. ine police here are investigating the mv Stsrioot antics of a Royal Air Force pilot who appeared suddenly over the beach. He held thousands of holiday makers spellbound STtth his death-defying aerobatics for ten minutes, and then struck392 words
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180 1928-09-24 13 Paint Darker on One Side Than the Other Mr. Hay Halkett. senior majristfrate at Marylebone, having sat on the Bench there for four days in succession, after his annual vacation, made what he described as the "amazing discovery" recently, that in redecorating the Court the180 words
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Article193 1928-09-24 13 Possible Sale of Museum of T S Mercury. The IT'J models of ships in the museum Connected with the nautical school ot the training ship Mercury, may, states Mr. W. E. Hurcomb, be sold. Mr. Hurcomb estimates the value of the contents of the museum193 words
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Article165 1928-09-24 13 An increase in methylated spirit drinking or, at any rate, in the number of convictions for drunkennes among methylated spirit drinkers is recorded, which seems rather discouraging after the intensive efforts made by the Inland Revenue to render the stuff too loathsome and disgusting to be swallowed even165 words
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Advertisement273 1928-09-24 13 pAiiyi W J Ad IMI'IMTIW I rßanishcd I due to wounds, burns, and bruises can be quickly eased by applying CHAMBERLAIN'S PAIN BALM liniment it gives im« tlitf tothosesufferom rheumatism, neu- lame back, strains, ,ins, etc. Just rub it >< re muscles and feel irmth that drives out pain. CHAMBERLAIN'S273 words
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Advertisement395 1928-09-24 13 I Flies Contaminate Tour Food of filthy drains, out of stables, and germ -laden refuse V-/ cans, the fly comes hungrily to your table. The feet with which he crawls over your food are foul with dirt and disease. Can you eat, with ease of mind, the food this germ-laden395 words
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Article786 1928-09-24 14 CHINAMAN'S DEATH IN SYDNEY. Young Wife and Sailor Charged. Sydney, Aug. 23. Facts attending the death of Percy Chong Gow (34), a Chinese clothing manufacturer, of Richards street, Marrickville, are alleged by the police to indicate that he was murdered. The well-to-do Chinese died on the evening of786 words
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Article170 1928-09-24 14 The following circular has been issued bv M. Andrew's Presbyterian Church of Perak:—The British Resident. Perak. has approved the grant of a site for the erection of a Presbyterian Church in Ipoh and it is estimated that a sum of $50,000 is required to meet all expenditure in that connection.170 words
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Article471 1928-09-24 14 Death of Zoo Babv Kills Father and Mother. Marcus, last and mightier of the Zoo's ourang-utangs. is dead. He was found in the big grey hou^ which he has mourned since his belov;d Nellie, and his tiny offspring Phoebe, were taken by death, nearly471 words
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Article98 1928-09-24 14 IMa A "communique,* 1 issaed bj M alty here, states that the Dut M. Van Hogeadorp, who set bergen to get a itory about, the I' I *has been missing for MOM set saved by a Norwegian whaler Memberi of tat new of Xonrei steamer Michael Ban, \\h:98 words
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Article64 1928-09-24 14 Cyril T«»ll<'\\ fffcgiffnrt 9**** TlM m-aetnu-nt of Mr- I famous iroifiT. ami MU« P ■later of'.Mr. B. G. D. R^ runntT. has, it WM Itccn broken *>ff. "We have broken off I mutual lonsfiit." sanl M not a question «>f lempi i ICtn Rudd Ii the64 words
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Article80 1928-09-24 14 A (J uirt and pretty rated <>n Tuesday morninj Vi I,»oh. the fi.v. A. Pr eontractinjr, parties bema: Mi the well-known local mil pigeon ana lltof i' of the F.M.S. Nursing who was riven away bj < BoMa, H.N.K.. looked charmn fro.-k of white erepe A I i hat. an,!80 words
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Advertisement166 1928-09-24 14 The Victory Six Touring Car Dodge Brothers announce a new addition to the Victory line— a S-pnaaenger Touring Car of striking beauty and exceptional performance. Now you can enjoy all the exclusive and basic advantages of Victory Six design in a touring model of rare comfort and distinguished appearance: Colors166 words
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Advertisement115 1928-09-24 14 STOP THAT I LESS WORK I LEAK AND vo BETTER RESULTS You can quickly repair ~^*^i\j leaks or cracks in radiators. why be stranded miles from home, when __^^K^ it can be avoided by Ot^\ _H B purchasing a tin of:— K^ VUntim no oily surface to REPAIRS INSTANTLY 1115 words
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Article95 1928-09-24 15 RUBBER RESTRICTION STATISTICS. August Stocks. Territory On estates ef Held by over 100 acres Deale.s TotalsTons Tons Tons FMS. 31.660 10,146 41,806 SS 5,016 1,004 6,020 Johort 12.053 736 12,8iy Kp(i{ h 3,457 183 3*640 Kelantan 40'J |g 4^7 Tisssf fates 280 20 300 Malayan Rest. Area95 words
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Article245 1928-09-24 15 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. Singapore. Sept. 22. Rubber. London. 8 5 10(1. 1 10d down. 1 oeal 2m% cents. Tin. London ±'214 15s. 27s 8d up. Local $109.25 for 150 tons. Mining. Steady. Rahman HydraOssf 1.4736 L52 1 Petaling 4.70 4.80. cum t.iv., Taiping 1.05 1.08. North Taiping 8 87,245 words
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283 1928-09-24 15 EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION. The directors' fifteenth report to the shareholders for the year ended June :50th.. to be presented at the annual meeting at SC Malaecs Street. Singapore at noon on Sept. 29 states: The premium income less reinsurances and commissions amounts to $453,068.81. The net claims paid and283 words
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34 1928-09-24 15 PANANGA RIVER TIN CONCESSIONS LIMITED. We ere informed by the Secretary that the directors of this Company have made a third and final call of one shilling per share payable on October 15th. 1928.34 words
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Article48 1928-09-24 15 Two elderly people left the Highlands for a holiday in Glasgow. One day they read on a brass plate outside a block of flats: "McTavish, engraver, ground flat." "Oh. John!" said the old woman, ''what a terrible death!" "Aye," answered John. "It'll h< been ane o' thae steam-rollers!"48 words
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Article72 1928-09-24 15 S< >: nb- 2.'. Bunk I Bl. s. 2 flank demand 2 3 13 16 Private credits I m.s. 2 4 13 32 New Yoik, demand ft/j j« Credits 90 day.; 57 7 M France, demand 1434 India, T. T. 1*414 Hong Kong, demand 11 p.c. Dis. Yokohama, demand72 words
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Article197 1928-09-24 15 September 22. "Tin 150 Tons 1149V Gam bier gi/ Pepper White gg Pepper Black 66 Flake -Tapioca 77^ Pearl Sago Small l*t Copra Saadried 10.55 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eajrle New 330 Rice, Siam eld No. I. :wo Kice. Rangoon Bintan 260 Rice. Rangoon Sioka Rice, Siam197 words
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Article62 1928-09-24 15 September 22nd., 12 o'clock noon. K.S.S. equal to Standard. Q.C.F. Spot fj| 29 Stsndsrd K.s.S. Spot 2:» 4 fa*| on Tender Oct. t9% 29 H Oct- Dec. 29 29% Jan -Mat. 2il 29 4 Tone ol Market: Steady quiet. Latest <able: London Spot Sheet S62 words
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Article241 1928-09-24 15 London, Aug. 30. The Autumn revival on the Stock K.x change and Wall Street has made considerable progress, and it now remains to be- seen whether that is followed by an improvement in the world's trade. Copper. The shares continue to rise, which does not of necessity241 words
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Article109 1928-09-24 15 The Secretaries in Penang write: At the fourth annual general meeting of the above Company held on Bth*. instant, Mr. Armstrong, the mine manager, was reported •>' the Press to have said: "with the rainy weather seven of the outcrops would be worked. If they109 words
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Article782 1928-09-24 15 Company's Sound Position. The annua] geaera] meeting of Brunei United Plantations. Limited, was bekl in the French Bank Buildings on Saturdai Mr. H. C. Cooke- Yaroorough presided, an.l others present were Messrs. Lee Chun Tuan, K. C\ H. Charlwood and, for the w retaries, Messrs. Evatt aad Co782 words
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40 1928-09-24 15 TEJA MALAYA TIN DREDGING CO., LTD. The local agents, Messrs. Guthrie and Co.. limited, inform us that dredging operationhave been suspended on the above Com pany's property pending the arrival of new dredge parts expected at the end of November.40 words
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Advertisement1328 1928-09-24 15 \SSKTS OVER §8,000,000 Till? fDP»rr ■„-iii ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $30,000,000 IHfc GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements). \l> OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICF- 27 OM T Company has £20,000 deposited with rk- ra. W»«UH ObblLK. 27 Old Jewry, E.C. aeposited with the Supreme Court1,328 words
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Advertisement40 1928-09-24 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE! (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. Singapore Representatives— Messrs. BARLOW t CO., Messrs. HARRISONS. BARKER CO.. LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.40 words
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Article308 1928-09-24 16 FORTUNE FAVOURS HOME CLUBS. Champions Lose to Rivals. 1 ondon. Sept. 22. The following are the results of games played to-day in the English and Scottish leagues DIVISION 1. Everton Beaten at Huddersfi*ld. Birmingham 4, Blackburn 0. Bolton 3, Derby County 0. Burnley 4, Aston Villa 1. Cardiff308 words
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100 1928-09-24 16 The outstanding feat of last Saturday^ matches, according to a cable of Sept. 15, was Johnson's five goals for Manchester City, where 45,000 people had assembled. Everton were amazed at the City's brilliance. Weldon opened the scoring for Everton and Johnson equalised. Thus the teams100 words
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Article30 1928-09-24 16 Englishmen Win Easily at Belfast. [Reuter's Service.] liondon, Sept. 22. At Belfast to-day in glorious weather 20,000 spectators saw the English Leagu" beat the Irish League s—o.5 0.30 words
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Article102 1928-09-24 16 As a trial run for the Sino- Malay team meeting the Cochin-China Tourists a match has been arranged for Wednesday of this week versus the Duke's. The following side has been selected to represent the Sino-Malay XI: Melan (M.F.T.); Cheok Wah (S.C.F.A.), Omar (M.F.T.); Jagasi (M.F.T.),102 words
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Article108 1928-09-24 16 Sequel to Remarkable 111 Luck. London, Sept. 14. The receiving order in bankruptcy made ugainst Donoghue is the culminating blow to a run of ill luck on the race course, probably unparalelled in so great a rider. He has ridden no fewer than 108 consecutive losers in108 words
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Article193 1928-09-24 16 THE LATEST BETTING ON THE CESAREWITCH. Dirt Track League. (Our Own Correspondent Copyright.) Ixmdon. Sept. 22. The following, is the latest betting on the Cesarewitch Stakes, to be run at Newmarket on Wednesday, October 17th.: Colonel Wernher's BROWN JACK, 100— 8. Sir M. Wilsons ARCTIC STAR, 100—8.193 words
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Article174 1928-09-24 16 [Our Ov. n Correspondent. Copyright] I-ondon. Sept. 22. The latest betting on the Cambridgeshire, to be run at Nevmarket on Wednesday, October 31st., is as follow: Lord Glanely's PONDICHERRY. 100—6. Mr. Wittoucks PALAIS ROYAL 11. 100 6. Mrs. Drummond's GANG WARILY, 100 —6. Sir A. Butts GROTESQUE,174 words
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Article54 1928-09-24 16 (Our Own Correspondent Copyright.) London. Sept. 22. P. Gilpin, of Newmarket, the well-knowp trainer, whose patrons include M. de St. Alary. Colonel G. Loder, and many others, has announced his intention of retiring. During 1927 horses trained by Gilpin were successful in winning 12 races, the54 words
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39 1928-09-24 16 (Our Own Correspondent Copyright.) Ixmdon. Sept. 22. Lord Derby states that he has for i long time employed artificial sunlight in the stables of his racehorses, and both Toboggan and Fairway have undergone this treatment39 words
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Article72 1928-09-24 16 (Our Own Correspondent Copyright.) Ixmdon. Sept. 22. The weather has been fine 'and, dry for rugby and the results of the principal matches played this week were as follow: Plymouth 26, Northampton 0. Blael- heath 3. Rosslyn 3. Leicester 10, Nuneaton 3. Bedford 6. Blackheath 12. Cardiff72 words
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75 1928-09-24 16 [Our Own Correspondent. Copyright.] London, Sept. 22. R. H. Hamilton-Wickes. the well-known Varsity and International! Rugby player, has left England for West Africa, where he intends to stay for several months. Hamilton-Wickes has played in nine International matches for England, the last being against Wales in75 words
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Article45 1928-09-24 16 [Our Own Correspondent. Copyright.] London, Sept. 22. Twelve dirt track racing organisations in the north of England have decided to form an English Dirt Track League, which will operate from March to October. Teams of six will form the sides.45 words
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Article897 1928-09-24 16 CRICKET CLUB SPORTS FINALS. Clumeck Champion. Ihe finals of the S.C.C. Athletic Sports were held on the Padang on Satur- 1 day. Luckily, the sun was not too t strong, the day being cloudy and this t added greatly to the comfort of com- t pet i tors and897 words
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Article61 1928-09-24 16 Reuter's Service. London, Sept. 21. At Stoke Poges the £1,040 Professional Tournament, which is virtually the British professional match-play championship, was won by Charles Whitcombe (Crew's Hill) who defeated the foremost of the younger professionals, Henry Cotton (Langley Park) 4 and 2 over 36 holes.61 words
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Article418 1928-09-24 16 WEEK END CRICKET GAMES. j Rugger Trial. There was a dearth of runs when the Press met and defeated a side drawn from J the ranks of the employees of Robinson and Company on the Stadium yesterday, the very haphazard wicket adding nothing to the amenities afforded the418 words
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Article398 1928-09-24 16 Services Trial Game. In a Services rugby trial game at Tanglin yesterday. Colours defeated Whites by 14 points to 8. Th** first half opened with the Whites making a strong attack and only a kick into touch by the Colours right back prevented them opening the scoring early on398 words
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Article125 1928-09-24 16 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, Sept. 23. A weak Penang team defeated Keddh at Sungei Patani on Saturday by 18 points to 10. Penang had only fourteen men in the second half for Lewis was injured and had to have five stitches in his jaw. The game was125 words
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Advertisement27 1928-09-24 16 D. S. Robertson and A. P. Goldman, members of the Singapore three-quarter line last season, played in a trial game at Ipoh on Wednesday, both scoring tries.27 words
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