The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 25 September 1928
1928-09-25
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Title Section13 1928-09-25 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, S.S. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1928. NO. 12,52:513 words
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Article360 1928-09-25 1 Shucking scenes were witnessed in an enormous conflagration that followed on the fusing of a wire and the lailure of the safety curtain in a wooden theatre in Madrid. .Many people, the number is not yet ascertained, were burned and it is estimated that between two hundred360 words
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Article1139 1928-09-25 1 IN DAYS OF OLD— V. We met with a cordial reception from the intrepid old sailor planter who was only too delighted to see capital coming into the country in the planting interest. "If you will try and enlist the Sultan, at Meinbun across the island, on your side. I1,139 words
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Advertisement226 1928-09-25 1 WING LOONG. KOR HKJH CLACS TAILORING. It. Cut and Finish Guaranteed. 32. HK;H STREET. Raffles Hotel Rm.ms with Modtrn Sanitation. I TEA 9INgD I DANCES GRILL ROOM DANSANT I MONDAY I'nrivaHed in (he East. EVERY WEDNESDAY TUESDAY }R,IMV mi in aaiTi^a m..-^ THURSDAY 1 MLLE. MURA SMIRNOVA Saturday I -r226 words
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Advertisement207 1928-09-25 1 W,VaVaV.VA%'.SSya%^VsVa^ The easy writing j? J ROYAL TYPEWRITER— A writing machine f j of surpassing excellence. CsH^am^iVl ETfX I VallNl Wf A J COLLYER Q UAY "I I I LtO. SINGAPORE. J Also at j j (Incorporated in England). Penang and Kuala Lumpur. (EUROPE® HOTTTJ I "Renowned by Recommendation/' T207 words
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Advertisement120 1928-09-25 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Auction sale by Ching Keng Lee and Co Page 2. The best thing to go motoring on. Page 14. Timborite the perfect wood preservative. Page 3. Reliable timekeepers from John Little and Co. Page 8. Notice re tiade mark ot* "Uncle BlueGum". Page 7. Sanatogen gives extra strength120 words
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Advertisement12 1928-09-25 1 WING LOONG. THE RECOGNISED HOUSE for EUROPEAN TROPICAL SUITS. 32, HIGH STREET.12 words
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Miscellaneous130 1928-09-25 1 THE WEEK. Tucxrfaii, 2n(h. Hi>rh Water, 8.3H a.Di., 6.9.. »;.:}<< p.1.1.. 7. -J. Malacca: H. W. 3.40 a.m.. 4..").. a.lO p.m.. ML Chamber of CasSflWrcc mtttin^. Fullerton Buildinp. 2. IS' p.m. Football: S.F.A. Cup f ßeplay) Daka'j A vs. I.C.F.A. Stadium. Ladies' Golf Championship 2nd Round Singapore Golf Club. Automobile130 words
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Article572 1928-09-25 2 lull List of Contributions. W« nave received from the local organ'sati. n a ropy of the report on the Poppy Day collections for Karl Haig's British Legion Appeal Fund. KetVrring to collections overseas the report itatcat Britons oversea- have quite taken Poppy Daj to their hearts,572 words
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Article178 1928-09-25 2 A Europsaa lady conducted her own do* fence in the Civil Court at Kuala Lumpui on Thursday, when she successfully contested a !-uit brought by a servant she had discharged without notice for misconduct In her concluding address to the Magistrate shg said: "Then- i.- another matter which arises out178 words
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Article356 1928-09-25 2 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. 0 The Premier Morning Daily in Malaya, a live "news" paper 30-40 columns of news daily. Also the best Medium for Advertising. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest Telegrams, Latest News and Latest Announcements, together with exclusive special features. "Pictures of the week" Serial356 words
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Advertisement234 1928-09-25 2 ALHAMBRA Commencing Thursday, October 18th. In 11 Reels. A ROMANCE OF YOUTH A SAGA OF MOTHERHOOD A PICTURE FOR EVERYBODY. Motherly Love, Brotherly Love, and the Love of Youthful Sweethearts. The sons go singing oflf to war brave, adventurous, eager to shoulder arms. The mother stays at home alone bravely234 words
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Advertisement359 1928-09-25 2 VICTORIA THEATRE SEPTEMBER 29TH TO OCTOBER 6TH., 1928. A RETURN SEASON AFTER FOUR YEARS TOUR OF AUSTRALIA mMm mmTr m mm** muuuu um I'l 11 nV^r *^w *^m flaV^l I as v sn B a\ IN A NIGHT IN HONOLULU Real Hawaiian Performers Hawaiian Melody Hawaiian Hula Dancers Unique Jazz359 words
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Advertisement360 1928-09-25 2 ALHAMBRA p fr (Tan Chen* Kee and Co., Ltd.. Proprietor*) Programme commencing Mondav. Sept. >lfh „„j Sept. 29th. 1k AT THE SECOND SHOW AT 9 pm THE LATEST EMPIRE NEWS HUNTING IN AFRICA Carl Brisson THE RING A British International Picture AT THE FIRST SHOW AT 7.30 P.M TOM TYLER360 words
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Article1432 1928-09-25 3 DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN WELTEVREDEN. Sixteen Houses Destroyed. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Batavia, Sept. 14. At about r\ o'clock on Saturday evening tire broke out in Kampong Kwitang, a notorious fire trap, and in a few minutes 16 houses which sheltered more, than 50 families were a mass of1,432 words
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Article50 1928-09-25 3 The Bishop of Southwark (Dr. Cyril Garbett), in a letter to his Diocese, states that commercialism and utility are ruining the countryside, and that vigilance societies are required almost as much for the protection of the country as for the suppression of insanitary dwellings in the towns.50 words
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Article163 1928-09-25 3 The Zoological Gardens have had little luck with their orang-outangs. First, little Phoebe, passed away, and six weeks later her devoted mother, Nellie, was found dead in her cage. Now Marcus, the father of that once happy family, has followed them, a victim, it would163 words
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Article76 1928-09-25 3 Paris. No iess a person than the "President of the International Beggars' Trade Union" has been arrested at Perigueux, according to the "Intransigeant-" On his being searched the police found on him a number ef small squares of paper inscribed with cabalistic signs, which apparently formed76 words
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Advertisement147 1928-09-25 3 Tfi *"T*rU if m m m +m^g**\\\\\m, ~qr^99n\mT *W TO II irtP I NEW BOTTLE SEAL QUICK CLEAN SAFE Nobody can put better Whisky into any bottle than that which j goes into the Haig bottle. *mm Doctors are using it I LB Judges are using it Jffi j mTi147 words
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Advertisement150 1928-09-25 3 j TIMBOBITE I I REG'D I I 1 The Perfect Wood Preservative White Ant Preventative SAVES I ITS COST IN RENDERING 1 REPLACEMENT OF WOODWORK A LESS FREQUENT NECESSITY. BECAUSE IT j Prevents Rot, Stops Decay, J J Withstands Insect Attacks. I j BARLOW CO., i TEL. 2(90. Agents. TEL.150 words
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Article1989 1928-09-25 4 Secrets of the New Air Ministry Ship GERMANY'S NEW AERIAL AMBITIONS. by T. Stanhope Sprigg (Editor of "Airways"). J a Oa ■m* 1 I 1 1 I— mm** BSM L London, Aug. 29. A vast cathedral-like space housing a giant silver framework, on which a few1,989 words
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Article274 1928-09-25 4 At" the recent Hendon Air Pageant, writes our Air Correspondent, there was demonstrated for the firs* time in public the new Rolls-Royce "F" Aero Engine- This engine is remarkable in two respects. In the first place, it uses less petrol than any other standard aero engine, the274 words
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Article1145 1928-09-25 4 The Wonderful Work of the Sexton Beetle. NATURE'S SCAVENGERS. by Our Scientific Correspondent. This week we recommence our aeries of articles on ecieaU treated in a light and most interesting vein by our scientific com Without being technical the article* reveal in what must as a nee afe1,145 words
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Article, Illustration271 1928-09-25 4 I Inventor Wants lo Demonstrate. After nineteen years of study and experiment, often retarded by failing health, a retired watchmaker of Sydney is satisfied that he has the secret of a direct-rising aeroplane. The inventor is Mr. W. F. Newman, of Miller's Point, and the story of his271 words
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Advertisement784 1928-09-25 4 FREE PRESS FOOTBALL COMPETTTTON. NO ENTRANCE FEE $100 For Only 12 Matches. •mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmsmmmw $50 Must Be Won. We publish to-day and every Tuesday morning coupons for our weekly Football Competition. A prize of $100 will be awarded to the reader who forecasts the CORRECT RESULTS OF THE TWELVE MATCHES in784 words
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Article662 1928-09-25 5 Details of Southampton Sailing Programme. Southampton, Aug. 17. There are indications of the i near approach of another trooping season at Southampton, where the first of the Government hired transports have arrived for cleaning and overhaul. I The five ships that were employed last year have again been662 words
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Article152 1928-09-25 5 International "School" in London. The high esteem in which the skill of British aircrafi pilots is held abroad is shown by the steadily increasing numbers of foreigners who come to England to learn to fly. Pupils of twelve different nationalities are now being trained at the flying152 words
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Article118 1928-09-25 5 Mr. W. M. Stewart, chief of the Vacuum Oil Co., Shanghai, has left for good- Mr. Stewart's connection with the Far East commenced 26 years ago in the Federated Malay States, and after a short stay there he went to Hong Kong. From there he went to Shanghai, and then118 words
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Article312 1928-09-25 5 In the past the Gold Coast was golden j only in name. Traditions of yellow fever j and scurvy tarnish its reputation; and the naval officer of the last generation but one remembered his time on the West Coast without excessive satisfaction. Naval officers of fifty312 words
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Article173 1928-09-25 5 That is a strange story about the claim of a German music teacher of Jaffa to the posthumous opera of Puccini. Puccini being dead, he can have no say in the matter; but if he really "cribbed" wholesale from the work of another composer which had I173 words
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Article201 1928-09-25 5 Civic Guards confessed in Dublin Police Court that they were afraid to go near lour women against whom they gave evident e in cases charging them with assault and offences in connection with street trading. The charge sheet accused Bridget Geraghty of striking Guard Forde in the201 words
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Advertisement382 1928-09-25 5 To get more pgjgg-^ F NFR HY I3^^Tk x-> 1 1 A*/ XV \J I F\ J^ J take your U T^l HALL'S WINE JjL Halls Hall'i Win. .nrichet th. gjßmSj blood, feed, the nervet, i^ot jf—? and creates new vitality. .fsj Wine Yj CVSJJ—'—-^ rail Iff V/ This is382 words
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Advertisement113 1928-09-25 5 VWWWWWWWW^ WaTAW.VAV.W.V.V.% V.% V-W^ ~li== g SiffTr^' s ftC, w ind IflUl P D ™™s II 1 1 Kb' flrfl ill I' Jill I Mi Anrji. -j r /v r J» l^llAal'l I I? TILLJ it\ U WELL DESIGNED "> I IPwJ I h=Ji I/llHct^hF BEAUTIFULLY MADE > m LH^^*m^^^\113 words
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Article153 1928-09-25 6 Professor Convinced of Vaccine's Efficiency. Aug. 17. Professor Junek. of the University of Chicago's School of Medicine leaves Paris to-morrow after a stay devoted principally! to the study of the B. C. G. anti-tuberculous vaccine. Dr. Junek pronounces himself a complete convert to the method. "I am convinced," he153 words
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Article65 1928-09-25 6 A triend ot mine who is a schoolmistress tells me that one of the pupils at her school being asked in a general knowledge paper what D.O.R.A- meant, replied that it stood for the Divine Order of Royal Artillery. So you ee that even in the hectic65 words
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Article213 1928-09-25 6 One of the Richest of A Millionaire Family. Mr. W. H. Coats, chairman of the famous thread firm of J. and P. Coats, Ltd died during mail week at Paisley. He was sixtytwo years of ag-e Mr- Coats was one of the richest members of213 words
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Article121 1928-09-25 6 Electricity Generated in Coal Dust. London, Sept. n. The question whether self-electrification ol a dust cloud in coal mines can give rise to electric sparkling likely to ignite fire damp and coal dust is discusssd in a paper written" by S. C. Blactin which has been121 words
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107 1928-09-25 6 Calcutta. September 12. Bscsusc of a difference of opinion whether or not the beard constituted the outward index of an orthodox Mahomedan the students ol the Anglo-Persian Department of the Calcutta Madrsssah. who are advocates for the cause of beardless Mahomedans, assaulted those belonging to107 words
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106 1928-09-25 6 An inquest was held at Westminster by Mr. Ingleby Oddie on Frederick Charles Applegate. ag.'d 30, of Norwich, a lancecorporal in the Territorials, who. while coughing in camp, swallowed his false teeth. A verdict of death by misadventure was recorded. He was transferred from Colchester106 words
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Article109 1928-09-25 6 A policeman told Mr. Campion, the Tower Bridge magistrate, that while he was struggling with a violent man there were lf» to .0 'bus-drivers standing by. He asked foi help and received noneMi. Campion— What: You. a police officer fan trouble, asked strong healthy109 words
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Article96 1928-09-25 6 "30 Per Cent, to Manufacturers of a Receiving Set." In the price of a wireless receiving set. Thirty per cent goes to the retailer. Twenty per cent, to the factor. Fifty per cent, to the manufacturerThis statement was made by Mr. James Barber, governing director of the Brownie96 words
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Article51 1928-09-25 6 FRANCE AND SCHNEIDER C UP. Paris. According to the Echo de Paris France is to make a determined attempt to capture the Schneider Cup at the next race for the trophy. Considerable credits have been authorised by the Government for this purpose, and W is planned *o Mild four high-speed'51 words
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Advertisement72 1928-09-25 6 I^^^^^^^^^^^^^w THE SMALL CAR WHICH HAS WON I //(Zfsyr^ UNIVERSAL POPULARITY. B V I ■lfW'^m Tourer $1,750. 2 Seater $1,600. I /f Hlm\ JmY- \W ■»T^bt^^ Ammmf B JaS Kaßs! sTml aA 'S^ aBsT B Hi "n-^ ibi HH B sP^i smma Bmmm BsmmV mmr mB BOORD'S OLD TOM GIN72 words
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Advertisement85 1928-09-25 6 .^*m* mm^^^ L i If A w-, The Cycle Carriage Co., (1926) Ltd. SINGAPORE. Branches KUALA LUMPUR IPOH PENANG THE LATEST NOVELTIES IN HIGH CLASS JEWELLERY RINGS, BROOCHES, PENDENTS, BRACELETS, WATCHES SET WITH DIAMONDS GOLD CIGARETTE AND VANITY CASES, SILVER CIGARETTE CASES AND BOXES, etc. THE MOST IMPORTANT STOCK OF85 words
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Advertisement317 1928-09-25 6 NO PLEASURE IN LIFE If yes W9Mk worn-oat. tortarad aim Bsskseh^ 8woll« Joinu. smssZmesm. othsr aymptom. of Kidney Troard, how^ thara bs soy pUaaura in your Ufa r- J" pomibla, and doctor, agree w.tl ,„ZZ* quickly hsalth snd strength 1, bJ* nUlity and abla to snjoy h*, ft, ess gira.317 words
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Article148 1928-09-25 7 I^tan ,-ehef can be obtained even in the F L rw mK CHSt S f fc'HHfc* by taking form r t Ma *7 hia in powder or table* not fail to stop all stomach disorders due to ae.d.tv and fermentation, the two chief causes Sf MsjUlllS,148 words
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Article78 1928-09-25 7 BRITISH NAVAL OFFICER'S ATTEMPT. Ambitious Undertaking. [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, Sept. 23. The De Havilland Gypsy-Moth light aeroplane with which Lieut. -Comdr. Macdonald is to attempt to fly the Atlantic has already been shipped to St. John's, Newfoundland, but the date of the flight is indefinite.78 words
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105 1928-09-25 7 [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, Sept. 23. Sir John Simon and his colleagues on the Statutory Commission on the Indian Reforms will leave London on Thursday foi (heir second tour in India. The first which took place in February and March was a preliminary105 words
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Article132 1928-09-25 7 [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby. Sept. 23. One of the proposals in the report just issued by the National Fuel and Power Committee which has attracted considerable attention is that the Government should conduct in a limited area an experiment with gas on the lines of the132 words
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Article96 1928-09-25 7 Appeal to Employers. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby. Sept. 23. The Prime Minister's appeal to employers to find work for unemployed men in depressed areas has been reinforced by personal calls which are being made on employers by officials of the Labour Exchanges. About 3,000 of these96 words
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96 1928-09-25 7 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Sept. 23. The weather conditions were still unsuitable this morning for Flight-Lieut. d'Arcy Greig's attempt on the speed record at Calshot. Visibility was good, but a strong easterly breeze made the surface of the water very choppy in places and96 words
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Article97 1928-09-25 7 [Reuter's Service.] (ieneva, Sept. 23. The Budget Committee of the League has approved the report of the special committee of five, of which Mr. Adatchi (Japan) was chairman, with regard to the question of new League buildings, which will now be erected at Ariana Park, on97 words
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Article44 1928-09-25 7 [Reuter's Service.] Ceneva, Sept. 23. The Fifth Committee has approved by 14 votes to 2 the report of Dame Edith Lyttleton with regard to the enquiry into opiumsmoking in the Far East. Italy and China being the minority, with six absentions.44 words
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Article19 1928-09-25 7 [Reuter's Service.] Canberra, Stpt. 23. The Parliamentary session has ended and the election campaign opens immediately.19 words
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Article20 1928-09-25 7 [Reuter's Service.] Rome Sept. 23. Signor Mussolini and M. Venizelos have signed a pact of friendship and conciliation.20 words
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Article714 1928-09-25 7 MOBILITY MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR. Mr. Macworth Young Explains. Simla. Sept. 9. In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Macworth Young, the Army Secretary, made a comprehensive statement, answering the series of questions put by Mr. Ranga Mr. Gaya Prasad Singh and Col. Crawford on the subject of modernising714 words
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Article87 1928-09-25 7 [British Radio —Official Service.] RuKby. Sept. 23. Forty-seven countries comprising every part of the world where fuel is a factor of importance industrially and economically will be represented at the world fuel conference which will open to-morrow in London. Each delegate represents an authoritative body in the87 words
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Article27 1928-09-25 7 The additional water mainlaying programme for current year !in the Uppen Serangoon, Joo Chiat and East Coast Road areas, has been approved by the Municipal committee concerned.27 words
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Advertisement445 1928-09-25 7 BUSINESS CARDS. ADLER 30 With four bank Keyboard T HK REALLY EFFICIENT PORTABLE v VWAIVWi;V^* r VWa < WW i FUNERALS. 3 SINGAPORE CASKET CO. J J > EXPERIENCED UNDERTAKERS. «J Pay and Nifkt Ssrries. TsL N«. 71. J. ISV.'AW'1 SV.'AW' AW»W^ «VA^^sW\ TO LET. Japan Street. Entry October If445 words
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Advertisement611 1928-09-25 7 NOTICES. 2--"Uncle Blue^Gum" NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the trade Mark depicted above is the exclusive property of Cecil Samuel Winter Cooke, of 64. Market Stu.-t. Singapore. Strain Settlements, and is Jscd by him in connection with Australian prolucts imported hy him or any Company by whom he is employed,611 words
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Advertisement449 1928-09-25 7 NOTICES. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM. 6d, BONHAM STREET, Raffles Square, Singapore. Over Yokohama Specie Bank. Reading Room Open Daily 9.30 11.30 Service every Sunday 10.00. Testimony Meeting first Wednesday 5.30. SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. NOTICE is hereby given that the Half Yearly General Meeting of Members will be held in449 words
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Advertisement418 1928-09-25 7 AUCTION SALES. <By Order of The Superintendent of Government Monopolies). AUCTION SALE of Cigars, cigarettes, tobacco, cheroot-, empty brass tins, fish oil, samsoo, sampan-, rick-haw, lorry, etc. To be held at the Government Monopolies' Store, Cecil Street. On Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 2.30 p.m. TERMS: CASH. Buyers to paj for418 words
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892 1928-09-25 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 25, 1928. CAMERON'S HIGHLANDS. "I have no hesitation in saying that the Highlands are capable of being made into a far more resourceful and attractive hill station than Fraser's Hill. The climate it drier than any that I have experienced elsewhere in Malaya and the892 words
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Article477 1928-09-25 8 Inspector R. E. Nash, of Kuala Lumpur, has been transferred to Kuala Pilah as Second Inspector, Kuala Pilah District. We record with regret the death of Mr. Charles Heppel who only recently arrived in Singapore with a detachment of the R.A.F. The deceased who was a leading aircraftsman attached to477 words
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Article301 1928-09-25 8 Thirty Years with Bar'.ov. and Thirty-rive years continuous lervk with one Singapore firm has been terminated by the death at his 1 ome at If I Ratceconrae Road on Sunday afternoon of Mr. Natividade Joaquim Desker. of Messr>. Barlow and Co. Mr. Desker. who301 words
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Article272 1928-09-25 8 The Coroner, Mr. F. 6. Bourne, yesterday recorded medical evidence in connection with the death of Mr. C. M. Tytler of the Singapore Cold Storage Company who was killed as a result of a motor cycle smash in Alexander Road last Saturday nieht. Dr. W.272 words
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Article76 1928-09-25 8 There were fair attendances at the Medical and Health Conferences which were held in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, says the Malayan Daily Express. The Health Conference was held n the Council Chamber under the chairmanship of Dr. Black, the Acting Chief Health Officer. The Medical Conference was76 words
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Article95 1928-09-25 8 OFFICIALS BBSEIGED itv PUBUC. Pessimistic Outlook. (From Our Own rr Ipoh. s,.p Desp.te gloomy during the past week, an awaited the Ipoh folk jreat. wore no haths Mad har-ih drink Owing- to gtop, trickled at six noun Water Engineer »aa irl J Monday and irate the people95 words
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Article63 1928-09-25 8 [From Our Owi Corrw PtMUal j) At the Ajaiiea to-da> rj for an hour and then i by a six to one nay cide not amounting t< n -a in bin Han leaaai Ll I Hussain. charced coi death of Bakar bin Sallel to the Jury, tht- Jud|63 words
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Article49 1928-09-25 8 rFrom Our Own I era nnn#>at.l llK.ll >.-,,. Jt H.F. tke G.O.< iMt Van Straubenaee) left for Sii gapore after a week' ing with big Bead all volunteer* pari day. A largely attended evening, at vni.'h n *t'p' present, and cal ered by rnemben of th<49 words
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Article66 1928-09-25 8 Two itreel fatalii l**ing a little I 'nil Sunday. In Kallaag R i years old. wa- kfl and so severely inju hospital the lam* day. Merchai the scene of the ot':. I eight \ear> of age, by a motor-car driven I i Maui injured. It is belli66 words
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Article44 1928-09-25 8 LATEST RUBBER AND TIN PRICES. (From Our Owe Corieafeadeat.l London. Sept. 21. 1.30 MJ Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notifv to-dav's rubber once a* 8*' B d. peril). Messrs. Lewis. Lazarus and notifv to-dav's tin prices J .£220 7 16 1'21", 5 8.44 words
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Article99 1928-09-25 8 A scuffle between Hylam |aaa a Chinese detective ma trict Court jreeterdaj pleaded guilty to a than sexion of an autow rounds of ammur.r. Sentence of two merit and 15 Itroke* f I ed on the accused detective went to a < Road on September I ation he99 words
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Article74 1928-09-25 8 The Hawaiian l which open, ia Stngjai unique in every way. every type of theat. Thev are all real H lulu." Mr. Erne*! k his own music, to nil of Introducing to •>• native music and hi^ songs end a* where. When Mr Kani wei thought he would74 words
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Advertisement172 1928-09-25 8 111 Always tiro answers to the question when Barclay's Lager is concerned Light or Dark CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD. {Incorporated under the Conpcnies' Ordinances of Hong Kovg). {Incorporated in Shanghai.} Singapore. iiiiiiiiHNianiimtiiiiimiiniiHiiiiHiiiiiuiMMmtiniiiiHiM BY SPECIAL O^T A 2^l APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY l^Ss^ T,IE K,NC 0F SIAM EXTREMELY PRETTY DESIGNS, CLEVER172 words
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Advertisement42 1928-09-25 8 I California's I ■it choicest! in FRUITS AND 1 in 1 VEGETABLES jjj {DEL MONTe| jgguijiJuuuuijiJiJiJiJiJiJiJiJiJiJiJiiii I COftllU Wilt IfAVFjam .dmmW Bn -—A BS mm ,H j^PPuHTOftr H.B. Winter. MERCHANT TAILOR, 6-M, Battery Road, (Second Floor— "G. H." Building). SINGAPORE. Tel. 188.42 words
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Advertisement10 1928-09-25 8 jgßßvX..v.v.'.w.v.v. To-day -s Future. I LATEST FLYISG r/ I WPMESTS.10 words
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Article235 1928-09-25 9 HUNDREDS TRAPPED 1\ MADRID THEATRE. A Hopeless Stampede. [Reuters Service.] Madrid. Sept. 23. lh s ..lies Theatre, an ancient strucmidai ol OM of the most populul the city, was the scene of re. which broke out on the id to the packed auditorium. i ken audience choked235 words
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106 1928-09-25 9 nu> icrtm Moving Toward* Radio— Official Service.] Ruifby. Sept. 2... ran on Thursday nitrht lUgkoot yesterday at a between Ventaor and Black of Witrht. A large stretch the inland cliff at Undereliff. cliff tool, place in Julv. -h<' tea. ia M extensive that rocks106 words
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Article71 1928-09-25 9 [Reuter's Service.] London. Sept. 23. ind Lord Cushendun have 1 ondoti, the former from his nee, and the latter from CABINET MEETING TO-DAY. Kadi o— Official Service.] Rugby. Sept. IS. lun a ill make a report to 'at which Mr. Baldwin morrow. It will be the first71 words
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Article36 1928-09-25 9 FfmmmgH jockey's Bi^ Debts. Iter*a Service.] London, Sept. 24. totalling I4£M were first meeting af the creditors noghue, and resolution was Donoghue bankrupt, but to the registrar was postscheme which is to be pro-36 words
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Article23 1928-09-25 9 K K"uter's Service.] Wellington. Sept. 24. Salmond has arrived at Auckland Wellington to confer with the |iJr>tion of air defence.23 words
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Article29 1928-09-25 9 with Nanyang S "UJ Pm press.] Shanghai, Sept. 84. arrived at Nanking and the •t conference on Sunday con- revision of the provisions of the Bill.29 words
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Article215 1928-09-25 9 SHOCKING SCENES IN MADRID BLAZE. The Cause of the Catastrophy. [Reuter's Service.] Th f Madrid. I^ter. A the mMSL W an elett wire, the failure f the .safety curtain and the fact that the heatre was wholly wood, caused the desi lt n ,n tht> Theatre tire. It215 words
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Article256 1928-09-25 9 T Madrid. Sept. 24. Ihe Bre waa under control at 4 o'clock this morning. The theatre is reduced to a neap of smouldering aaiaee. The death roll [a a t present unknown but ii .iow believed not to be so heaw as original!, feared. The number256 words
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Article52 1928-09-25 9 [Reuter's Service.] San Juan. Sept. 24. Doctors take a serious view of the situatioa in the island as fiftet-n thousand cases of influenza and five thousand cases of other tii -eases are reported. Heavy rain is adding to the suffering of the victims of52 words
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Article198 1928-09-25 9 Attack on Funeral Party Recalled. Mr. Justice Prichard was occupied at the Assizes yesterday in hearing the case for the prosecution against Low Tian Sang. who s charged with murder and attempted murder. Mr. N. H. P. Whitley, the Deputy Public Piosecutor, appears for the Crown198 words
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Article94 1928-09-25 9 ANTI-JAPANESE BOYCOTT IN SIAM. [By courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.] Tokio. Sep*. 23. The situation of the anti-Japanese boycott in Siam is further aggravated, both the imports of the Japanese goods and the export of Siamese rice to Japan showing a heavy decline. SINO-JAPANESE NEGOTIATIONS BRIGHT. An94 words
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Article31 1928-09-25 9 The Missions to Seamen will be glad to receive books, magazines, illustrated papers etc for distribution amongst seamen. They should be sent to the Sailors' Institute, or to St. Andrew's Cathedral.31 words
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Article1109 1928-09-25 9 CHINESE MINERS STONE POLICE. Full Story of Outbreak. [From Our Own Correspondent.!, Batavia. Sept. 21. Ihe tin industry in Billiton has recently had considerable trouble with strikes amongst the Chinese miners. On Monday last a strike broke out at Klappa Kampit and this ume it proved to1,109 words
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Article386 1928-09-25 9 WATERSIDE WORKERS STILL OBSTINATE. Unions Urge Resumption. [Reuter's Service.] Melbourne, Sept. 24. The Inter-Stat. -ence of Maritime and Transport U1..0. tx ng held to-day, will discuss the "back to /ork" motion. The chief obstacle is the difficulty of inducing the waterside workers to work with non-Unionist volunteers386 words
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Article83 1928-09-25 9 Strange Incident in Batavia. [Reuter's Service.] Batavia. Sept. 24. When the Assistant Commissioner for Gajoeles, Northern Sumatra, visited a leper colony in an endeavour to persuade the lepers to undergo treatment to which they objected, 29 lepers, including a numb* i of women attacked the Inspector83 words
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Article85 1928-09-25 9 [Reuter's Service.] Bushire. Sept. 24. The second of the four Dutch mail-planes has arrived here. ANTI-POLISH ESPIONAGE. Military Traitor Shot. [Reuter's Service.] Warsaw, Sept. 24. It ia reported from the eastern border of Poland that the military have arrested members of a supposed espionage organisation, composed85 words
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Article40 1928-09-25 9 CHILD WELFARE SOCIETY BABY SHOW. There will be an exhibition demonstrating the correct methods of feeding, bathing and dressing infants and an attractive stall with many bargains, at the Baby Show which is being held at the Victoria Hall tomorrow.40 words
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Advertisement102 1928-09-25 9 i I I VALUE Egg SERVICE j Messrs. ROBINSON Co., Ltd. I have pleasure in announcing g 1 that their new A* Wines, Spirits and I 1 Provision Department I 1 1 will be opened I on 1 SATURDAY September 29th. 1928. 1 Robinson Co., Ltd. I RAFFLES PLACE SINGAPORE.102 words
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Advertisement710 1928-09-25 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. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. •JACHILLES For Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and710 words
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Advertisement529 1928-09-25 10 Ellerman Bucknall I Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) "ELlSl^llHL 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 KHIOS In port s.s. CITY OF MOBILE Oct 20 s.s. CITY529 words
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Advertisement474 1928-09-25 10 Pfe'O British India arid Apcar Lines. (Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR ANF "ORIENTAL S N CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMPv, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON TOR CHINA AND JAPAN. rw Tonnage. S'pore. Tonnage. y-^. MACEDONIA 11.100 Oct. 6 MOREA 11474 words
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Advertisement750 1928-09-25 11 O. S. K. Line. ,> in tionS Steamers. Arrive -i l^ruJn Rotterdam, Hamburg, r.rcmen. i^»ve. punk irh and Antwerp via Colombo AoVri Suez and Port Said. i m T Amazon Maru Sent 21 Q*«* o* nurba' Tort Elizabeth, Cape Town. 24 Sant t, Rio, Montevideo and Buenn< Aires. [Rowl-the-World pnssajre750 words
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Advertisement512 1928-09-25 11 1 HH^ BH **"^aaaaaaßamaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaVaaW T*VSm.^COMFORE xJboard iffhm DOLLAR <Sgßk "vKEsmEHT m m LINERS 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,512 words
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Advertisement779 1928-09-25 11 K. P. M. I KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. I (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., OF BATAVIA). (Incorporated in Holland.) i 0 UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. I Telephone No. 3640, with sub-connections to: Passage, Freight. Transhipment, Marine Departments and j Manager's desk. j Representative* in the Straits Settlements (Singapore and779 words
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Article326 1928-09-25 12 Cargoes arriving yesterday included rice from Bangkok by the Mabolla and 189 bullocks and three buffaloes by the Valaya from the same port. The Singapore Agent has received telegraphic advice to the effect that the P. and O. Rajputana arrived in London at 7 a.m. on the 21st326 words
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Article310 1928-09-25 12 Swords, Javelins and Catapults. Little by little the Prysg Field at Caerleon, near Newport, is disclosing a rich store of secrets of the age when Roman legionaries occupied the fortress. Caerleon is the most important Roman garrison site in Great Britain to-day. The discoveries include massive310 words
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Article122 1928-09-25 12 A family saloon light aeroplane with an unusually big cruising range has been made in Switzerland to the designs of M. Alfred Comte. It has a cabin capable of seating the pilot and two passengers in comfort, with a full size door in the side.122 words
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Article71 1928-09-25 12 Ottawa, Aug. 16. The death of a woman in a motor accident here has led to a curious case of mistaken identity. The body was taken to the morgue, and was there positively identified as that of Mrs. Annie Hobbs, a resident of this city.71 words
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Article70 1928-09-25 12 (By courtesy of the Government Health Office). For the twenty-four hours ending midnight Sept: 2Srd. Max. shade temp. 90 F Min. shade temp. 74 F Mean shade temp. 80.5 F Max. sun radiation 160 F Min. grass radiation 71 F Sea temperature Max. 85 Min. 84 F Mean70 words
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Advertisement523 1928-09-25 12 Burns Philp line (Incorporated in Australia). (0) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA. DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. (0) Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The 8.8. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia.523 words
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Advertisement869 1928-09-25 12 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc.. 44. BEAVER STREET. NEW YORK. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO /BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA A Nn BALTIMORE 1 (via Suex). 1 M.S. SILVERASH due Oct. 3 M.S. SILVERGUAVA due Oct. 30 sai Oet 8 M.S. SILVERBEECH due Nov. 15 N «v. 5869 words
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Miscellaneous653 1928-09-25 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. KualsT PahangV 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 6653 words
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Article257 1928-09-25 13 Professor's Criticism of His Own People. *j r, n cntacaaai of what he termnew th t 1 rush in my country after Bri^^'^ made by Professor Perry fcaftti i, '»'gato University. United »r Brigham was addressing a«. «T W Nh, »<>l of Geographical 'lcach>'hj. j.', no257 words
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Article259 1928-09-25 13 His Opinion of Mussolini —and us. Dr. Ernest Stires, the Bishop of Lon* Island. New York, who numbers Mr. Pierpont Morgan among his diocesan supporters, has arrived in London for his fourth English holiday in five years. His diocese is one of the richest in America: many259 words
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Article802 1928-09-25 13 At any time, but especially during championships— the boys' title is bein« played lor at r'ormby the question as to whether the stymie is fair or unfair is always liable to crop up, writes C. B. Macfarlane in the Evening News. I have heard players complain that they had802 words
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Article98 1928-09-25 13 "Are you allowed to drive in the streets on London?" asked Mr. Hay Halkett, at Marylebone, when Evelyn Wilson, of Mar-ble-arch, was summoned for causing an obstruction with her car. The defendant, after an officer had shouted the question in her ear, replied that she had been98 words
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Article24 1928-09-25 13 Woman at Penge, referring to her husband: What I object to is his coming home at midnight after he has been drinking bee wine.24 words
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Article147 1928-09-25 13 Sir Kynaston Studd's Probable Election. i Rugby. Sept. 14. It is expected that London's next Lord Mayor will be Sir Kynaston Studd, who has for many years been prominently identified with social work and was in younger days a notable cricketer. He played for Eton and147 words
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Advertisement264 1928-09-25 13 !/G.MC TRUCKS Sw 'f§ and nioht I on facts, not opinions. Day I erlno V ""I** Under eWy op! J TrueZo ,t,on C trUCk h b -n put through 1 -t Th 3 c rf -nd endurance. 1 i conclusive proof has reinforced engineering skill. W ,n Purchasing a General264 words
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Advertisement159 1928-09-25 13 FOR THE NEW FORD CAR USE TEXACO Motor Oil Heavy FOR TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL USE Texaco Thuban Compound Manufactured by The Texas Company VS. A. a> Distributors for Malaya: WiUiam Jacks Co. SINGAPORE— PORT SWETTENHAM— KUALA LUMPUR. Sub- Agents for Singapore, Johore, Malacca. CHEONG ONG COMPANY, 46, Rochore Road, Singapore.159 words
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Article242 1928-09-25 14 Whole Embankment in Danger. London, Sept. 8. There were amazing scenes in South London at midnight when two thousand families were fleeing for safety from a fire in a timber yard menacing six 'blocks of five storey tenements in Vauxhall.' A raging sea of flame covered242 words
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Article184 1928-09-25 14 After being promised a plague of wasps, which is now well on the way. we are told that this is to be a terrible year for mosquitoes. Already a large number of people have been bitten, and at the same time we have been doing rather well184 words
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Article183 1928-09-25 14 "Motor Widow" writes to tell me that since her husband adopted a haby car she has been deprived of his company in the evenings. It is not that he desires to go motoring alone, but that he is perpetually washing and polishing and blowing up tyres and183 words
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104 1928-09-25 14 Budapest. Aug. 29. The Philosophical Faculty of the Budapest University has bestowed the degree of a doctor on the famous clown Grock. Twenty years ago Grock Adrian Mettach was tutor to the family of Count Bethlen. the present Hungarian Prime Minister. Ht enjoyed tremendous popularity104 words
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Article97 1928-09-25 14 Medical Interest Excited. London. Auk. 29. In connexion with the death of Mrs. Kessie Llewellyn, of Llanelly, which Is the subject of a prolonged inquest. Sir William Willcox, the poisoning expert of the Home Office, reported that death was due to natural causes, and expressed the opinion97 words
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Article105 1928-09-25 14 Criminal Misappropriation of Rs. 3,149. Rangoon, Sept. 13. Mr. H. Andrews, an Anglo-Indian, formerly employed in the office of the Land Superintendent of the Port Trust, was found guilty to-day of criminal misappropriation in respect of four sums, totalling Rs. 3,149, and was bound over for105 words
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Article167 1928-09-25 14 London Press Reports Criticized. London, Sept. 7th. In the course of a. wirelessed talk from London to-night, Mr..L. F- Rushbrook-Wil-liams, the Foreign Member of the Patiala Cabinet, said: "How little we l&iow of the Indian Princes. We see pictures of them glittering with jewels in the167 words
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Article183 1928-09-25 14 Top of Pyramid Used as Golf Tee. London. Sept. 14. Prior to their departure, the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Gloucester climbed the Great Pyramid. Curiosity was aroused by the fact that one of the guides helping them carried golf clubs and a small183 words
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Article160 1928-09-25 14 I^ondon, Aug. 29. The statement that Miss Irene Savidge, who. some months ago. was arrested in Hyde Park, with Sir Leo Money, on a charge of indecency, which was subsequently dismissed, is about to accept a stage offer, has drawn a spirited resolution of protest160 words
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110 1928-09-25 14 Charred Bones Found. Ixmdon. Aug. 30. The police have been making investigations into the mysterious discovery of a few charred bones which were found in a woman's handbag at Kingston. Sir Bernard Soilsbury. Pathologist to the Home Office, has pronounced the remains as portions of the kneebone110 words
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Article87 1928-09-25 14 Keswick. For the first time. Skiddaw, which is 3.DUO feet high and the highest mountain in Great Britain, has hc«_n conquered by motor-cyclists using ordinary standard tyres. The riders were Esmond and Drummond Drury, the 17 and 15 years old sons of the Vicar of Darlington."87 words
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Article87 1928-09-25 14 Paris. "Ici on parle francais." This original *i*rn has been put up in his window by a Montmarte tradesman. It is calculated by a joker that about 10 per cent, of the crowd seen in the main streets of Paris speak French, the other 90 per cent. speak English,87 words
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Article28 1928-09-25 14 "There's a lodger in my attic, and my husband is in the workhouse I've never been so happy in my life." A woman at Kendal Police Court.28 words
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Advertisement227 1928-09-25 14 _*e^r^^\^\ X OK_F#* the wtmto I f<r^ *JSS\ CT V ANb PASTILLES made to a formula _^%Ja_ jel*l V\ M oi the Liverpool 1 hroat Hospital, are I m% _»> <# prescribed by Docto is (or selicvins^ Coughs. V a_avJain I *i Co,d C t h and Wealth Cheats. The227 words
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Advertisement14 1928-09-25 14 Marylebone man: She threatens to do me in. sir, if I live long enough.14 words
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Advertisement317 1928-09-25 14 im w L<?v\ \a^ ill The Perfect Mealtime Drink Drink it Because it's Delicious— hut Know it's Qood for You, Too drink Instant Postum because you like it every. X body does. But if you knew that it was wry good for you and why— you would drink it morning,317 words
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Article75 1928-09-25 15 MACPHAI L.S SHARE LIST. Yesterday's Alterations. Sept. 24th., Closing Prices. Buyers Sellers. Kuchai (3) 1.58 1.62 Linguis 1.95 2.00 Paroi Tin (partly) 20 10 disc. Penawats 65 Rahman Hyd. 1.52 1.57 Mrfc (ss> i6e id lfis td cum. I Katu Tin 20s 3d 27s 3d I Pangna Rivers 2s 9d75 words
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Article105 1928-09-25 15 Halifax. N.S. The $5,000,000 paper mill development being established by the Royal Securities I Corporation on the Mersey River near Li- verpool will be known as the Mersey Paper Company, Ltd. Incorporation was recently completed here under the Nova Scotia Companies' Act. It is understood105 words
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Article116 1928-09-25 15 Establishing a new high record the mines and quarries of the province of Quebec marketed products during 1927 valued at $29,124,110, according the annual report on mining operations issued by the provincial Bureau of Mines. The increase over 1926 amounted to $,'1,373,647 or 11.6 per cent.116 words
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892 1928-09-25 15 FRASER CO., EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. MONDAY, SEPT. 24. Buyers Sellers. Asam Kumljang 45 S gd ±q s 6( j Bangrin Tin 42s 43s Batang Padang ($1) 45 50 Batu Caves 1.32V 3 1.37 V. Bukit Arang (75) 95 1.00 prem. Chenderiang 16s 17s Chin Chin ($1) 12 lo Eastern892 words
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Article66 1928-09-25 15 September 24. IJan!; m.s. i j Bank danattd fig I] 16 Private credits :i m.s. 2 4 7-16 New York, demand 5; ,15 Credits 90 days 57% France, <!emand 1430 -ndia, T. T. i% Hong Kong, demand 10% p.c. Dis. Yokohama, demand 122 Java, demand ***** Bangkok, demand HOVi66 words
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Article203 1928-09-25 15 September 24. Tin 175 Tons $109'' s Gam bier gi^ Pepper White 99 Pepper Black 66 Flake Tapioca 77^ Pearl Sago Small 7} 4 Copra Sundried $10.45 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle N'ew 330 Rice, Mm old Xo. 1. 330 Rice, Rangoon Bintan 260 Rice, Rangoon Sioka203 words
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Article59 1928-09-25 15 September 24th., 12 o'clock noon. R.S.S. equal to Standard, Q.C.F. Spot 29 29 'i Standard R.S.S. Spot 29 29 on Tender October 29 tt% Oct-Dec. ttft 29 J an -Mar. tt% 29 Tone of Market: Dull. Latest Cable: London Spot sheet 5-lfid. per 1 lb.59 words
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Article164 1928-09-25 15 A new illustrated monthly has ju.-t n.a.Kits appearance hearing the comprehensive title "Rubber." The Uaaia object of the new publication is to inform and sti >ukite the interest of both rubber -bareholder-; an, l th* general public in regard to the manifold and increasing uses of rubbe The magazine164 words
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Article257 1928-09-25 15 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. Singapore, Sept. 21th. Rubber. London 6/ ltd unchnnged. Local 21* cents. Tin. London £214 las. 27s Od ftp. I seal $109% for 175 tons. Mining. Steady. Kiang River 3jtt% 3.72 V_, Johan 32 33 V_, Kuchai U>7fc LttH, Sungei Way IM 3.00. Rahman257 words
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21 1928-09-25 15 fßeuter'a Service.] London, Sept. 21. The amalgamation of the Stives ana Amherst Estate (Selangor) rubber companies is announced.21 words
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177 1928-09-25 15 Backed by London Capitalists. Vancouver, B.C. Announcement within a month or two of definite plans in regard to building the Canadian North Eastern Railway from Stewart on the Portland Canal into northern British Columbia was indicated here by Hon. H. 11 Stevens, head of the177 words
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Article263 1928-09-25 15 I Ottawa. Tlu phy/ical volume of Canadian business during tht- iirst six months of 192* was at a h%her level than in any similar period, according to the Dominion Bureau of Statistics which report, an expansion ot 14 per cent over the corresponding period of 1927. The263 words
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Article55 1928-09-25 15 An anti-aircraft shell, about n i n > inches long and thought to be "live," was unearthed recently 18 inches below the sur face by workmen excavating the roadway at Queen's gate, Kensington-gardens, S.W. It was probably fired during a wartime air raid. The missile was55 words
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Advertisement613 1928-09-25 15 ASSETS OVER $8,000,000 TUC innim ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $30,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester H«i,=„ a; The Company has £20oS 1 T? n apore LONDON OFFICE: 27 Old Jewry, E.C. Lompan, has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England,613 words
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Advertisement320 1928-09-25 15 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hong Kong:). Head Office: Hong Kong. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 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.320 words
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Advertisement40 1928-09-25 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD. j CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (lst iloor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.40 words
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Article635 1928-09-25 16 MALAYS CLOSE WIN OVER CRICKET CLUB. A Last Minute Goal. Malays 3: S.C.C 2. The SC.C. met with defeat at the hands of the Malays in a Cup match at the Stadium last evening. The Malays deserved to win, but the score would have been the other way had635 words
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Article92 1928-09-25 16 The following will play in a Whites vs. Colours rugger match on the Padanp on Saturday. Crlours: J. R. Purves, A F. Baughan. L. G. Robertson. F- A. Nibloek. C. G. Windle. M. 9. Bonaventura, G. A. Cessford, G. R. R. Caldbeck. E- O. Barton. Paul Storr, R.92 words
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Article48 1928-09-25 16 ["From Our Own Correspondent.] Sydney. Sept. 24. The following are the favourites for the Epsom on Saturday: SI ON. AMOUNIS. HABASHON. ANAMBAH. REONUI. VALPARAISO. Favourites for the Metropolitan are: JOCELYN. SPEARER. SHARPSON. BACCHUS. FONDANT. RION'S CUP. Derby Stakes: MOLLISON. Caulfield Cup:— GOTHIC Melbourne Cup:— STATESMAN. WTNALOT.48 words
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Article33 1928-09-25 16 We regret that in our report of the S.C.C. athletic sports the result of the high jump was incorrectly given. This event was won by J M. Fraser, and N. Clumeck was second.33 words
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Article213 1928-09-25 16 SINGAPORE CRICKET CLUB TOURNAMENT. Yesterday's Results. Godown Doubles. A. T. Wedgwood and C. E. Hudson minus 5 beat B. E. Ablitt and R. H. Hamilton minus 15.3, 6 2, 6 3. J. K. Hamilton and G. Waddell plus 5 beat Lieut. Dearden and Lieut. Brodie minus 2, B—6.213 words
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Article112 1928-09-25 16 YESTERDAYS RESULTS. Double Handicap. G. Kraal and N\ S. Hogan beat G. B. Leitester and E. W. de Cruz. I 6, 6 4, B—6.8 6. F. Gome? and R. Nicholson beat Eber and Eber. 6—3. 5—7. B—6.8 6. X. E. Es? and E. E. de Souza beat T.112 words
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Article56 1928-09-25 16 [Reuter's Service.] Chicago. Sept. 24. In the inter-sectional team tennis championship Hennessey < United States) beat Hopman (Australia). 6 2. 3 6. 6 4; Crawford < Australia f beat Lott i United States) 3 6, 6 4, 6 3. In the Inter Sectional Tennis Doubles Lott and Hennessey56 words
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Article47 1928-09-25 16 Czecho Slovakian Wins. T Reuter's Service.] New York. Sept. 24. In the final of the World's Professional Lawn Tennis Championship, the Ant fwo matches of which were played in Ejrope the Czecho Slovak, Kozeluh, beat Vincent Richard 6 4, 6 4, 4 6. 6 3.47 words
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Article78 1928-09-25 16 The coupon for our sixth football competition appears to-day on page 4. Twelve matches are selected from the English Leagues and to the reader forecasting the correct winner in all the matches a prize of $100 will be awarded. In the event of no reader getting the78 words
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Article175 1928-09-25 16 R.E. Signals Defeat Mr. Stack's XI. Played on Sunday at Pulau Brani, the following were the scores: Mr. Stack's XI:— R. Jumabhoy b Carter 0; G. B. Armstrong c MtCann b Carter 5; G. Armstrong b McDowell 1; A. Baskaran c Jenkins b Carter 11; B. K. Shah b175 words
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96 1928-09-25 16 The Singapore caddy masters' and caddies' championship is being contested on the Race Course links and the final over holes will be played on Sunday. Mr. A. Rahman has presented a silver cup for the winner. The draw resulted as follows: Mahmud (S.G.C.) v. Nor (K.G.C.),96 words
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Article893 1928-09-25 16 LEAGUE POSITIONS TO DATE. Burnley Still Lead. The positions in the English and Scottish Leagues up to and including Saturday are DIVISION I. Goals. P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Burnley 8 5 2 1 24 20 11 West Ham 8 4 2 2 20 14 10893 words
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Article777 1928-09-25 16 LAST RACE FOR PULO JONG CUP. June Wins. The third and last race for the Pulo Jong Cup brought out five boats, which Captain Flett sent away at 10 10 a.m. on their journey round the Two Sisters. Amidst light airs, tide rips, and "ultra-violent" rays from Old King777 words
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Article54 1928-09-25 16 Selangor Club's Double Successes. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur. Sept. 24. At rugby on Saturday Selangor Club beat Kiang by 27 points to 5. Selangor Club won the Stonor Cricket Shield, beating the P.W.D. by ten wickets. The Club scored 337 and 18 for no wicket;54 words
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Article45 1928-09-25 16 [From Our Own Correspondent-] Ipoh, Sept. 24. There is a boom in Rugby in Perak. On Saturday King Edward VII School beat Perak (Taiping) 10-nil; and Lower Perak beat Ipoh 16-nil. The Y.M.C.A. Rompers are forming a new Perak team this week.45 words
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Article59 1928-09-25 16 The P. and O. steamer Lahore arrived in port from Rotterdam on Sunday, bound for Shanghai with 202 greyhounds on board in charge of eight trainers. The dogs were as usual kept in kennels on one of the decks and are apparently standing the long voyage well.59 words
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Advertisement188 1928-09-25 16 POSERS FOR SPORTSMEN. On this page every Tuesday morning jjjj :j:j will be found a series of questions which jjj: ijjj will be of interest to sportsmen, recall- jjjj jjjj ing as they do remarkable achievements xjjjj of the past in various branches of sport. :j:j jjj: The answers to188 words
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Advertisement209 1928-09-25 16 I/*~3>\ Look for the L*^h). Trade Mark. Vm, mm **Wf' The world-ren(,ur„ j "His "HIS METER'S \i)icr .Master's stands for qualitv. sunr*-. Voice" n and unappro: H( l On a gramophone it e Gramophones instrument of the highest V By Easy fu,ly 6eai *»ed -nd pert* JJ* Iry I part.209 words
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