The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 28 September 1928
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Title Section13 1928-09-28 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS SINGAPORE, S.S. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1928. NO. 12,52613 words
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Article288 1928-09-28 1 Strikers m Adelaide attacked volunteers with sticks and stones and injured several, the police being powerless to protect them. The owners refuse to consider a settlement of the dispute until the arbitration award has been accepted m all ports Page 9. A verdict of death by misadventure288 words
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Article637 1928-09-28 1 The gnatMt Frenchman living to-day is Raymond Poincare, who after filling the highest offices m the State. especially during the terrible period of the war, has now just succeeded m saving the country from financial catastrophe. French statesmen and politicians, of whom I have637 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement71 1928-09-28 1 SWALLOW ARIELL'S (WORLD RENOWNED) BISCUITS AND CAKES Raffles Hotel r Rooms with Modern Sanitation. TEA DINER DANCES GRILL ROOM DANSANT 1 MONDAY Unrivalled m the East. EVERY WEDNESDAY TUESDAY FRID \Y THURSDAY MLLE. MURA SMIRNOVA Saturday I -Saxe" McGuire't g Rumen Shanghai's Most Popular Dancer S Orchestra. McGjire*. i:j: will71 words
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Advertisement9 1928-09-28 1 SWALLOW ARIELL'S IN 5 LB. BAGS PATENT ROLLER FLOUR9 words
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Article242 1928-09-28 2 Fascinated by a Work of Shakespeare. Dublin. "It is wonderful, such delicate work." said Mr. Gene Tunney. the retired champion boxer of the world, when he stood almost spellbound gazing at the famous "Book of Kells." which was shown to him m the library of242 words
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Article180 1928-09-28 2 £10.000 GEM THEFT IN LONDON. Diamonds Strewn on Floor. A mysterious jewel robbery involving the !'>ss of diamonds and pearls valued at more than £'10.000 was discovered recently at the premises of Mr F. L. Lewis, wholesale jewel merchant, of Hatton-garden. E.C. The premises, which are on the second floor,180 words
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Article140 1928-09-28 2 Prison For Stealing Jewels and Clothes. A Great Western Railway guard with twenty-two years' service, who was stated to have been m possession of more than sixty keys, with which he opened passengers' luggage and stole jewellery and women'? clothing, was sentenced at Birmingham Police Court140 words
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Article57 1928-09-28 2 Barvnts r a\e held up a train m a tunnel between Radon and Michowa. The; signalled the train to stop and overpower^ the engiae driver. Then they m»4e their way through the train, covering ll> lf with revolvers The bandiU escaped mi n the darkness57 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement140 1928-09-28 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. Passed A a Absolutely 14 Uncut A*^!L »>y the Mr Appeal Board. is Coming I ALHAMBRA Commencing Thursday, October 18th. In 11 Reels. A ROMANCE140 words
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Advertisement295 1928-09-28 2 VICTORIA THEATRE SEPTEMBER 29TH TO OCTOBER 6TH., 1928. Matinee: Wednesday, Oct. 3rd., at 5.15 p.m. Children and Amahs, and Soldiers and Sailors m uniform half-price. A RETURN SEASON AFTER FOUR YEARS TOUR OF AUSTRALIA Kaai's Hawaiian Troubadours IN A NIGHT IN HONOLULU Real Hawaiian Performers Hawaiian Melody Hawaiian Hula Dancers295 words
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Advertisement191 1928-09-28 2 ALHAMBRA p fe c (Tan Chen* Kee and Co., Ltd., Proprietors). Programme commencing Monday, Sept. 24th. ending Saturdt> AT THE SECOND SHOW AT 9 p.M THE LATEST EMPIRE NEWS HUNTING IN AFRICA Carl Brisson IN THE RING A British International Picture AT THE FIRST SHOW AT 7.30 PM TOM TYLER191 words
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Article699 1928-09-28 3 ONE OF THE WORLD'S BEST. "Lacoste Easy for Him." London, Aug. 29 Vincent Richards played Karel Kozeluh for the Professional Lawn Tennis Championship of the World at Prague on August 2"), the great Czech winning the first match by three sets to one, m the presence of699 words
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Article249 1928-09-28 3 Licence Demand. M on mouthAn UMUsual aviation prosecution was brought at Trelliek Police Court when Mr. Ernest E. V. Bartlett, of .Godshill, Isle of Wi^ht, was summoned for not having a pilot's licence when usinjr an airplane. Mr. J. T. Vizard, defending, admitted a technical249 words
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Article48 1928-09-28 3 Mr. Ho Enp Sen?. Chief Cashier of the Sandakan Treasury, who leaves shortly on well-earned pension after completing 25 years meritorious service, was entertained to a Farewell Dinner Party at the Sandakan Hotel m his honour by members of the clerical and subordinate /staff of the Financial Office.48 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement60 1928-09-28 3 when the fifth is I King George IV ■B S *I Tl BR0 Xt AND NO 1 WONDER se&y*^ Vi v cannot buy a SC%if |WC I \V|^' Better or Purer E^lIVI 1 o j Soap. H^tl^^S I J_>' _*__*nr^^rr^¥*^Mr^** Sm_--_ m^k^M^^*M^m'f^*Kr m gamS •'jerV£^*jC I f'*!ta9muJmT^^^ /cx tSra tx60 words
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Advertisement205 1928-09-28 3 nb^ VOSTUMF 88l \A BEVERAGE T«rtT>rn BPB Iff «fc»h «Km» m* bran www J Tfatft^' l vv*"' mmtmt WSe Perfect Mealtime Drink children love it and thrive on it, too I GIVE the children the same drink you take at meals Instant Postum. It is perfectly delicious unique free from205 words
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Advertisement260 1928-09-28 3 I Estate 8 Trust Agencies I I (1927) Limited (Registered under the Trust Companies' Ordinance of 1926. with Security deposited with the Straits Settlements Government.) j is prepared to act as Trustees, Executors, Administrators. Receivers. j; Managers of Real Estate. Attorneys for Collection of I; Rents, Investigators and Managers of260 words
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MOODS MODES OF EVE.
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Article697 1928-09-28 4 I have lived m <wer thirty cour. tries, from inside the Arctic Circle to the UVplcal islands of the Pacific, and 1 have remained long enough m each country to know the home life of the people, writes "A Much Travelled Bachelor." m the Evening News. "Which country697 words
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Article, Illustration314 1928-09-28 4 sands of highborn Russian women have been scattered over Europe and Asia, living m the deepest poverty. They have shown a strength of soul and a serene superiority to their humiliating surroundings. The -princess has become a restaurant waitress and the great lady a needlewoman, and they have314 words
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Article442 1928-09-28 4 Elaborate antique rings are enjoying a great vogue at the moment. Cornelian seems to be the favoured centre-piece. I have seen it as a short roll, with paste diamonds at either enci. It is also set m a large square, surrounded by diamonds. Ar oblong of blue enamel442 words
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Article206 1928-09-28 4 Disclosure Due to a Racing. Error. It wa- ditelOMd one day m mail weeri rhat Gordon Richards, the champion ockey. who had hoped to ride his hundredth •winner of the season at Haydock Park, but did not succeed, was married last Iprinff. His bride was Miss Margaret206 words
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Article382 1928-09-28 4 Making due allowance for early posting, we have about one hundred "working day to Christmas, and although it may seem a trifle ridiculous even callous, maybe— to discuss the Festive Season so soon, yet it is none too soon to begin thinking jf Christmas gifts. In fact, this382 words
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Article310 1928-09-28 4 It is so dark that my lantern makes a cave of light m the blackness. On the tennis court I lose my way. for beyond the rim of my cave I cannot see a step. The wet grasses brush my ankles and leave them soaking. Water runs310 words
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Article296 1928-09-28 4 Landladies Contemptuous. The effect on the appetite of a few flowers on the table or the colour of a room is question which arises out of a case at Barnstaple County Court, m which an Ilfracombe ooarding-house keeper sueil for breach of contract a guest who296 words
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Article283 1928-09-28 4 The claim that the Parochial Registers and Records Bill, which is to come before the Church Assembly with a view to an Act of Parliament, is needed to prevent such tampering with registers as may pave the way for large fiauds is one which rests on solid283 words
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Article32 1928-09-28 4 Mr. D. M. McSwan, Medical Officer, Klang, was entertained at tea by the staff of the Klang Hospital on the 21st instant, on the* eve of his departure for home on furlough.32 words
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Article577 1928-09-28 4 BOUDOIR BOULEVARD. Berets still re vain very popular and more Ud more girls are seen wearing them. They are made n colours, and some are patterned, iartan designs give a piquant effect to an Otherwise plain suede golf coat and pleateu skirt. The girl who motois a lot, may wear577 words
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Article393 1928-09-28 4 Have you. dear reader of the r >. I ever washed your own loon car, swabbed down your kitchen „r J^ ed the heavy duties of your *ukWk£i whom you N ftflra anathe.nat ihound V We who have been 1abc11,.,, r put away on our393 words
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Article, Illustration90 1928-09-28 4 out of date model. With it i MrvmatleM house rai garden left to look world if m front of as far M you, m >■ IW I choose to roam. One cann..t pr« ship is MH IJ OIK 0 ness, of leaving everytl U> the 1 wandering90 words
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Article787 1928-09-28 5 "BAGGER" IS RUGGER IN A BAG. An Idea for Twickenham An intelligent foreigner, a compatriot of that highly original humorist M. Karel Capek, who has been studying English life at a seaside resort on our South Coast, tells me he is particularly struck by the intense interest787 words
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Article288 1928-09-28 5 Bungalow Tragedy Warning. Sunbury. The death of a high-caste Indian knowr m Central London as "Prince" Janghi Rustomji, who was foimd m a gas-filled room, on the island here, is being investigated >y the Sunbury police. Rustomji was found m a small bed-room at288 words
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Article122 1928-09-28 5 carried it hundreds of yards away. Telegraph wires m the track of the storm were strung with sheaves of corn. Corn Blown 100 Feet into the Air. Much damage was done by a whirlwind m the suburbs of Liverpool recently. A peal of thunder was followed122 words
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75 1928-09-28 5 Calcutta, Sept. 13. The Dutch torpedo boat destroyers De Buyter and Evertson are expected to arrive at Calcutta for a brief stay about the middle of next month. The destroyers, which are of the latest type, are destined for the Dutch Indian military marine75 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement233 1928-09-28 5 MM H "^\/7Efjfs*&£^f "DEARS' Soap is perfect for the skin m all climates. All the world knows that it is Matchless for the Complexion." Sole Agents A. ft F. Pears Ltd., London s^%. Katz Bros Ltd I Established 1789 M^?lv^ Singapore Penang Soapmikers to Their \+T*-\J Majcttkl the King Queen233 words
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Advertisement233 1928-09-28 5 SB I BM i B^B^P*^^^^ K* :^^K' BHB^B^bI fb^B^B^Bk i So big! i bP" g And getting bigger every day. Lactogen has often proved to g S Mother says you can almost see be the food which answered 2 him grow, thanks to the splendid when others failed. Doctors G233 words
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Article1510 1928-09-28 6 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT IN DUBLIN. Guiness Going Strong. (From Our- Own Correspondent.) Dublin, Augr. 29. In the world of business slackness, it is satisfactory to note that Dublin traders report a briskening up of business and not a little of that is due to the "First, ace Ireland'1,510 words
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Article149 1928-09-28 6 Moynier Detained m Hong Kong. Jean Francois Clement Moynier. the French convict who escaped from Saigon and against whom protracted extradition proceedings m Singapore terminated with his discharge, was recently arrested again m Hong Kong and brought before a Magistrate, when he was again remanded for a149 words
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Article70 1928-09-28 6 His many friends m Malaya will be sorry to hear that Mr. Eric Maxwell, late of the law firm of Maxwell and Kenion, Ipoh, and a brother of Sir George Maxwell, is suffering- rather badly from arthritis of the hip, which prevents him from shooting-, as he usually does at70 words
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Article421 1928-09-28 6 Fishing Boat's Discovery. Tromsoe, Sept. 1. The aoapiane rloat found oy a ttaning boat near Vaan Island has been identified locally us bekmajtag to Gilbaud's seaplane, whien araa used i.y Captain Koald Amundsen m his search for the '"Italia" castaways. Tht tioat has boon brought to Tromsoe, to421 words
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Article102 1928-09-28 6 Suicide Leads to Wbtkatk An Purlin. Btf g Only the toten 1 1 I the thoritiw prevented a larp ptpulatioi ol th, tow. of S«*» Magdeburg, from bein« m ustly P thanks to the thot youthful judge wnt o investigate th< Of a man fottSd m a wedding.102 words
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Article64 1928-09-28 6 Reivnt ■af«tetmen< ernment lervice m 'I J. S. W. Bean. Actinf l>" culture, to be i M •■>■••• Trade, vice Mr. I, S R. N. Baron to b< v the Survey Depart »n AasUtanl Surveys partmen.: Mr. C. D Protector of Labour therland- Indian Labom Macßryan peasea bour and Protectoi64 words
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Advertisement313 1928-09-28 6 The Gift of Vigour It is yours to give. If you want to see your child full of life and health and happiness, see to it that his diet is complete m all the nutrients that are needed for I^^^V nealtn >' and r apid I^*o° \A growth. I Virol313 words
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Advertisement247 1928-09-28 6 \ras^2*<&] > x a\^T :'^v s I) Lis 7/ 1 <»44. /S^^ liiCi^i *^=§> j r^ I imHtimi 1 l l l l l l ll l l l l n 11 1 1 1 i i L Studebaker Performance Speaks a Universal Language! /^^T Z^HE thoroughbred performance of this247 words
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Article309 1928-09-28 7 PROTEST ON BEHALF OF INDIA. Lord Lytton's Warning. [Reuter's Service] Lcndon, Sept. 26. At the Geneva Assembly, Lord Lytton (India) protesting against increased League expenditure, said there was nothing m the present circumstances to justify exceptional expenditure. The increase was caused by the inadequacy and the defective nature309 words
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Article244 1928-09-28 7 Foreign Office Denial. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby. Sept. 26. A categorical denial issued by the Foreign Office followed a revival of rumours to the effect that a secret understanding existed between Great Britain and France with regard to air matters. At the end of last244 words
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Article135 1928-09-28 7 [British Radio Official Service."| Rugby. Sept. 26. At the meeting of the League of Nations Council this afternoon a resolution urging the Council to request all governments through private negotiations to seek an understanding on various outstanding questions, so as to permit of a135 words
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83 1928-09-28 7 Hassell to Try Again. [Reuter's Service.] Copenhagen, Sept. 26Hassell and Cramer, the American aviators whose machine failed m the course of a trans-Atlantic flight to .H?nmark and who were rescued from a perilous position m Greenland by Professor Hobbs, have arrived m a Danish steamer.83 words
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Article694 1928-09-28 7 CONDITIONS OF MALAYAN POLICIES. Officials' Views. Light on the conditions of insurance policies m Malaya was thrown during a conversation which a Free Press representative had with officials of one of the leading insurance companies m regard to our editorial reference on Wednesday to the article written by Dr.694 words
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Article79 1928-09-28 7 Merger of Malayan Companies. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Sept. 26. The Tin Selection Trust and the AngloOriental Mining Corporation, Ltd., are sponsoring the formation of a new combine of Malayan tin-producing undertakings to be known as the London Malayan Tin Trust Ltd. The new trust, m79 words
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Article156 1928-09-28 7 Safeguarding Discussion. [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby. Sept. 26. There are 2,600 delegates to the Conservative Conference which will open at Yarmouth to-morrow. Several leading members of the Cabinet, 80 Conservative Members of Parliament and 50 Conservative candidates will take part. One of the most important subjects to156 words
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Advertisement499 1928-09-28 7 business cards. DRINK FI ORANGE WITH SODA| A pure and natural beverage, HKALTHY AND REFRESHING! I FUNERALS. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. J •I EXPERIENCED UNDERTAKERS. < Dt? and Night Strrfce. Tel. No. 71. > TO LET. SV FLOOR. No. 98, Robinton Road. ritry. Apply Ist Floor. :K. No. 55 Japan Street.499 words
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Advertisement740 1928-09-28 7 NOTICES. THE SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. The Transfer Books of the above Company will be closed for 14 days from 12th October. IJ-X. to 26th October, \92H, both days include R. H. WILD, Acting Manager, Singapore Branch. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM. 6d, BONHAM STREET. Raffles Square. Singapore. Over Yokohama740 words
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Advertisement785 1928-09-28 7 TENDERS. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The Municipal Commissioners invite tenders for reconditioning the surfaces of four Filter Beds at Alexandra Road Sewage Disposal Works. Copies of specification and form of tender may be had on application at the Sewerage Engineer's Office, and tenders sealed m envelopes endorsed "Tender for Reconditioning Filter Beds"785 words
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Advertisement543 1928-09-28 7 AUCTION SALES. AUCTION SALE of UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, THE PROPERTY OF ELEVEN PAWN SHOPS. To be held at Our Sale-Room, Raffles Chamber-. Raffles Place, Singapore. On Tuesday, Oct. 2nd., at 10 a.m. On Thursday, Oct. 4th., at 10 a.m. On Saturday, Oct. 6th., at 10 a.m. The pledges consist of watehe>.543 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article20 1928-09-28 8 COUVSBU. At the European Ho?pital. Kuai;i Luv.ipur. on Sept. I>'. to Mr. and Mr>. P. F. Couvreu, a son.20 words
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Article21 1928-09-28 8 BRADFORD. On the 23rd September at the Gvneral Hospital. Penanif. Winifred Madge, wife <>f P. G. Bradford, aged 38 year*.21 words
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724 1928-09-28 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESSFRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 28. 1928. EDUCATING THE NATIVE DRIVER. We can only guess that Mr. Fougere m his capacity as Chairman of the Singapore Automobile Club intended to convey a hint to European motorists m regard to their faults on the road when, at the annual meeting of the724 words
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Article331 1928-09-28 8 Tenders are invited for the construction of a bungalow at Fraser's Hill for the Singapore naval authorities. Mr. W, Dunman, of Grove estate, has returned to Singapore after six months' residence m the F.M-S- Mrs. J. H. Inglis. Instructor of Normal Classes. Seremban. will shortly be leaving for England on331 words
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Article672 1928-09-28 8 INQUEST ON MR. C. TYTLER CONCLUDED. Theory of Motor Cycle Crash A verdict of death by misadventure was returned at the conclusion of the enquiry into :he death of Mr- C M. Tytler of the Singapore Cold Storage Co., who was fatally injured m a motor-cycle smash672 words
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Article208 1928-09-28 8 Annual Meeting. The annual meeting: of the Singapore branch of the Royal Society of St. George was held m the Singapore Cricket Club last evening. Mr. G. W. A. Trimmer presiding. Mr. Trimmer, m dealing with the accounts, said that it had been found impossible to hold208 words
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97 1928-09-28 8 In a case m the District Court yesterday m which a Hylam was charged with attempting to rescue a prisoner from custody m Beach Road, the accused was sentenced to six months rigorous imprisonment. The accused, it was stated, went to the rescue of97 words
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Article79 1928-09-28 8 SELANGOR BREACH OF TRUST CASE Whiteaway, Laidlaw's T^ [From Our Own Corrospon.lmt.i Kuala l.umpur. Sept 27 The preliminary enquiry m m the police court yesterduy m th,- c against Weerakoddy. who is ekftfioj S criminal breach of trust bltw— £utk and September this year m respect of $l',m79 words
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Article91 1928-09-28 8 Provision for New Railw a > Station. [From Our Own Corntpoaiwt] Perak interest m the 'i<v,iopm<-nt of Lumut harbour ha> bed further -]>urr<si Ly reference to the matt, r ami the railw*fn the course of a meeting of th.- n.\v Sitia' wan Sanitary Board, at which the Chairman91 words
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Article80 1928-09-28 8 $200 Fine At Kuala Lumpur. [From Our Own < ofYMpondML] Kuala l.umpur, Sept. If, The magistrate MPtonced Lm Ckoj K^ imposing a tine <>t' ItOi Of two months' rigorous impri>onment, <>n a chargt of being m possession of 1.12-"> tahils of nor, ment ehandu. The pfoooeotfcwi itat<80 words
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Article34 1928-09-28 8 Burma Rifles Returnirm Home. [From Our Own < omspoatal.] ip«<h. Bfft The prtocnt Tatping Garritoi ii twim; ehaneed next month The Burma Mirle are returning to Burm.> ■nd MlOtlw battalion is coming.34 words
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Article42 1928-09-28 8 LATEST RUBBER AM) TIN PRICES. (From Our Own CoRMBOIiML) London. Sept. 27. UO p.m. Messrs. Syminpton and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber Dnce a* BL,d. per lb. Messrs. Lewis. Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices J £224*,— £22« V» K42 words
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Article112 1928-09-28 8 Meeting of I m porting ompanv. At a itatvtory meeting on PTedneiday the Petrol Importen -> Limited, »Wch ba» been fwaml f<>r the purpoM of importiW benzine and kwiOWM foe tak htw at rat.lower than the prevailinc market pnw. th Chairman reviewe.i th, progreM I Company ">112 words
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Article207 1928-09-28 8 We ran* to weord th deatk Royal Exchange A»uran.v Co, c which oecvrrod at the General" terday morning at the earll Her illness wa> tragically due to blood poiMWtef artem* '< >Jrv cd. from a «~q«Ko hi*. M^-J Gearing wen- marr.,-1 n four months ft* and207 words
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Advertisement234 1928-09-28 8 jl -THE CONNOISSEUR COMES TQ CALDBECK'S." i BARCLAY'S LAMB, LJGT OR I>\RK. WILL IU'ENCH ANY THIRST. CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD. (Incorporated under the Companiet' Ordinance* of Hong Kong). i < Incorporated m Shanghai.) I SINGAPORE. FOR THE BREAKFAST DISHES— j TANGUN" PORK SAUSAGES I HADDOCK, BLOATERS SMOKED FISH FILLET ji234 words
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Advertisement146 1928-09-28 8 I EXQUISITE FACE I POWDERS i; t < Delicately perfumed to suit all. l i JDIPIRE BROTHERS, LTD. > Sole Agents (Wholesale.) W.V.VA'AV.V*fIiV.ViVkVAWAV> TAX KAH KEE and Co's Tyres and Tube* 30 x 3 1 at $12.50 and $2.25 respectively as against $23.75 and $4.75 charged by other makes. Bicycle146 words
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Article211 1928-09-28 9 ITTACK ON VOLUNTEERS AT ADELAIDE. Owners' Firm Attitude. r[ Reuter's Service.] Port Adelaide. Sept. 27. i, thousand watersidem, armed with lad lumps of coal and metal, this H tofetd the gates of the free labour vi and chased out and thrashed the Tht police were powerless and211 words
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Article65 1928-09-28 9 (lovernment Concessions. [Reuter's Service.] Moscow, Sept. 27. rnment propose to grant lor communal enterprises of ike tramways, gas-works, elecAuterworks m over sixty towns, BH MOSCOW, Leningrad and Odessa. ta <>tment of capital is fixtd at M 000,000 roubles. The Government hut the rates shall be within65 words
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Article51 1928-09-28 9 Von HuenefelcTs Flight. [Reuter's Service.] Allahabad. Sept. 27. -n Huenefeld left here this mornHe propose? to fly to Tokio by a 1 unflown route, namely via ManCanton and Nanking. He is hoping non-stop flight to Mandalay MM miles) to-day, but the weather Bay of Bengal is51 words
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60 1928-09-28 9 'British Radio Official Service.] Rugby. Sept. 26. ha> approved that a Baronetcy ■sited Kingdom be conferred upon Batho on the occasion of his timneat from the office of Lord Mayor London and that Knighthoods be conupon Mr. Henry Davenport and Mr. rick Green on their60 words
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Article34 1928-09-28 9 [Reuters Service.] London. Sept. 26. is the result of the by- a* Cheltenham, owing to the death ;r Janet Agg- Gardner. Walter Preston (Conservative) John Brunner (Liberal) 6,678. Florence Widdowson (Labour)34 words
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Article44 1928-09-28 9 fßeuter's Service.] Mexico City, Sep. 2tthavf been serious floods causing damage on the west coast and at -n people were killed m the colbouiea at Jalisco, which, with Sina--1 )>«-nal colony, and Maria Islands, if|Mt sufferer. Karlit-r cables on page 7.]44 words
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Article43 1928-09-28 9 Detained Cargo Released. [Reuter's Service.] Havana. Sept. 27. Nt of 300,000 tons of sugar which I up under the Reclamation Act of Vj an Kxporting Commission as the differences with the purchasers r< leased on the account of Messrs. Lytt.43 words
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Article50 1928-09-28 9 T HE JAPANESE BUDGET. [N'anyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio, Sept. 26. th,. (\.l !nance M «n»ster, Mr. Mitsuchi, at •i>n<-t meeting, opposed any idea of /">e funds by floating further loans. n numbers of the Cabinet, however, r l^ng on their views m favour of r "xceeding 200 million y«n. I50 words
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Article125 1928-09-28 9 MILLIONAIRE SHIP-OWNER CHARGED. £107,000 Involved. I Router's Service.] T London, Sept. 27. Ihe Hull Stipendiary has refused an application by the Commissioners of Inland Revenue for permission to withdraw a promotion against Sir Walter Cockerline, the millionaire shipowner, who was summoned for making false incometax returns over125 words
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Article99 1928-09-28 9 Harbour Master Refused Permission to Go on Board. [Reuter's Service.] Batavia. Sept. 27. The mysU-iv Norwegian steamer Baane. which am-hond m Walvis Bay m Au^u.-t and then disappeared, anchored her? this morning. The Harbour Master wa< at first refused permission to go on board, but subsequently99 words
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Article102 1928-09-28 9 Warship Hurries to Rescue. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Hong Kong. Sept. 2Z. Acting on a report that the Hakuho Maru had grounded and was sinking off Hainan m mid-channel, H.M.S. Thracian rushed from Hong Kong to assist m the search for urvivors. The .steamer reported at midnight102 words
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Article247 1928-09-28 9 How Robber was Caught. At the Assizes yesterday before Mr. Justice Prichard, Low Hin appeared on a charge of armed robbery. The case for the prosecution was that the complainants, two Chinese midwives. reported to Inspector Grey, of Orchard Road Police Station that they had247 words
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Article70 1928-09-28 9 Three Days National Celebration. [By arrangement with Nanyang Siang Pau Press.] Shanghai. Sept. 27. The Government has decided upon three days national celebration from October 10. Yang Yu Ting and Pei Chung Hsi met at Anshan to discuss the disposition of the confiscated arms. The District Chamber70 words
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Article132 1928-09-28 9 The manager of the Sincere Dispensary was charged m the Police Courts yesterday with making a false declaration by stating that he was exporting manufactured goods to Muar by the steamer Jarah whereas m fact he put on board a shipment of nitric acid. He was also charged with giving132 words
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Article735 1928-09-28 9 SINGAPORE COMPARED WITH HONOLULU. A Licensing Application. In dealing with an application before them, the Board of Licensing Justices, who met yesterday, were asked to consider conditions which would lead to a "Brighter Singapore." Appearing for the proprietors of the Spanish Tea Gardens m East Coa.it Road,735 words
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Article161 1928-09-28 9 Family Wiped Out m a Month. London, Sept. 20. The death of Mr. Albert Victor Wynbloom. of Loughton, Essex, was the final tragic episode m a series of deaths, wiping out a whole fanrly m a month. His son. Malcolm, a brilliant scholar of Magdalene College, Cambridge,161 words
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Article30 1928-09-28 9 Mr. W. J. A. Grant has taken over the Alor Star Sub-Agrency of the Chartered i Bank m place of Mr. G. H. Casey, who has been transferred to Ipoh.30 words
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Article222 1928-09-28 9 VICTIMS KILLED LEAVING THEATRES. Heavy Death Roll. [Reuter's Service.] Madrid, Sept. 27. The casualties m the Melilla explosion are now put at 57 dead and 215 injured. MeliMa. Sept. 27. The latest official information on che explosion shows that 31 civilians, men, wot.i n and children, were222 words
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Article73 1928-09-28 9 Woman Still m Chinese Bandits* Hands. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Hong K»ng. Sept. 27. Miss Tobin. the English Missionary-, who was captured by bandits- m the mountainous area near Chinping while en route from Canton to Kueilin. was still unreleased on Tuesday night. Bi.hop Holden, the head of73 words
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Article72 1928-09-28 9 Share Issue Shortly. [Reuter's Service.] London. Ser-t. 27. It is announced that the new combine of sixtetn important Malayan tin producing undertakings will be known as the London Malayan Tin Trust Limited. It will have a capital of £2,000,000 m £1 shares, of which 1.2.T0.000 will be72 words
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Article229 1928-09-28 9 Chinese Accused Found Not Guilty. Tham Peng- was charged at the Assizes yesterday with armed gang robbery at a jeweller's shop, 99 Selegie Road on July sth., during which $10,000 worth of jewellery was stolen. Mr. N. H. P. Whitley prosecuted, and Mr. Osborne Jones defended.229 words
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Article128 1928-09-28 9 Mr. David Kirkwood, M.P., Indignant. London. Sept. 20. Calgary, (Alberta) "Why, man, what on earth should I want a valet for? A man who can't put on his own clothes should go naked!" This indignant protest was voiced Dy the Socialist M.P., Mr. David Kirkwood,128 words
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Article23 1928-09-28 9 I A Jamboree of all Perak Boy Scouts is to be held at Ipob on Dec. 26, when trophies will be competed for.23 words
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Advertisement236 1928-09-28 9 "ROBINSONS' I I ICY-HOT I FBODUOTB I I THE KING OF VACUUM BOTTLES. >^^^ v< B^^^^^^^^B^t BTiB BB^^^^^^B^ a a BK -^BB BBBBBBBr BF \<Vk F«l 5 .^P iB BB> a If 'BK X'm I bb m n I Jf m. \i S -^BBBbI B^B^BW IbBB BBB^^^^^BM V^Bl W B236 words
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Advertisement709 1928-09-28 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 Spore. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. ELPENOR For London, Rotterdam, and Hamburg709 words
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Advertisement492 1928-09-28 10 Ellerman BucknaU Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m U.S. A.) "ELLERIiAr UNL PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Due Spore. 1928. s.s. CITY OF MOBILE Oct 20 s.s. CITY OF CHESTER Nov. 17 HOMEWARDS.492 words
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Advertisement464 1928-09-28 10 p. e^o British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated m England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND~ ORIENTAL S N CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S COVFRWirv,' LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE.' OUTWARDS FROM LONDON "FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Dn«. Tonnage. Spore. Tonnage pof MACEDONIA ll.inn Oc t. 6464 words
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Advertisement688 1928-09-28 11 O. S. K. Line. [Variations. e««. rt v Steamers. Arrive. Leave. 1. i.uon, Kotterdam, Hamburg, Bremen. Dunkirk and Antwerp via Colombo Aden, Suez and Port Said. Alaska Maru Qt Durban, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, Santos, Rio, Montevideo and Buenos Aires. >,E; l tS:K.ffl. t Hawaii M. ru Oct. 5 0,,688 words
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Advertisement506 1928-09-28 11 TR/WEL* COMFORT i int nMJAD £9 k LINERS ~^^^^3§FDollar President liners offer you luxurious travel comforts. All state-rooms are outside rooms, well-ventilated and cooled by electric fans. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each having an electric reading lamp. State-rooms with private bath predominate, all have hot and cold506 words
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Advertisement687 1928-09-28 11 EL P. M. I RONINKLYKE PJWETVMRT MMTSCHAPHJ. I (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., OF BATAVIA). (Incorporated m Holland.) Q UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS I.NDJAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 3640, with sub-connections to: Passage, Freight. Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penang). OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU687 words
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Article45 1928-09-28 12 Four ponies arrived by the Malabar from Melbourne yesterday. The Anhui arrived from China ports yesterday with 1,259 deck passengers on board. Yesterday's cargoes included rice and 679 pigs by the De Weert from Saigon and copra from Siantan by the Scott Harley.45 words
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Article68 1928-09-28 12 Information has been received from the Military Headquarters Fort Canning, Singapore, that "A" (Machine Gun) Company, Singapore Volunteer Corps, will be carrying out practice shoots from Pulau Brani across the Selat Sengkeh to Telok Benderu on the island of Blakang Mati and on to sea targets beyond68 words
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Article86 1928-09-28 12 It is interesting to note that the Eller-man-Bucknall steamer City of Halifax, which touched at Singapore yesterday, is the former Kalomo which about fifteen years ago caught fire m these waters and was sunk off Pulau Brani, several shots being fired into her. She was86 words
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Article294 1928-09-28 12 Satisfactory Service by Small Craft. Things are reckoned to have quietened down .sufficiently m China to dispense with the services of the last of the fast river steamers, which were commissioned to assist m the suppression of piracy and the protection of foreign lives and property, says294 words
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Article96 1928-09-28 12 246 Automatics on Sampan. An exceptionally large haul of arms was effected on Sept. 16. at Cheungshawan, m a bay which lies between Shamshuipo and Laichikok. Officers of the Revenue Department boarded an unoccupied boat which was lying off the foreshore, and found three sacks containing96 words
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Article87 1928-09-28 12 Completion of the Brunswick. The new oil tank vessel Brunswick, of 12,--500 tons deadweight, built by Messrs. Scott, of Greenock, for the Atlantic Oil Shipping Company, Philadelphia, ran her trials on the Clyde. The vessel has four Diesel engines and electric transmitting gear. The ship is the largest87 words
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105 1928-09-28 12 GERM AN GRATITUDE TO BRITISH SAILORS. Gibraltar, August 23. The Acting Governor this morning presented gifts sent by the German Government to Captain Pryce Thomas and the British salvage steamer Rescue for their heroic rescue of the crew of the German Elberfeld on November 20, 1927, off Cape Trafalgar. The105 words
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Advertisement415 1928-09-28 12 Burns Philp Line Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA. DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. lUgqlT monthly Railings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,612 tons). The 8.8. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins da415 words
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Advertisement85 1928-09-28 12 COLIC n I QUICKBEUEV Not only children but adults constantly suffer severe pains from over eating, change of food or drinking water. As a well known remedy for many years COUC mSMBDT has been relied on the world over to give quick relief from colic, diarrhoea and stomach cramps. Chamberlain's85 words
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Advertisement546 1928-09-28 12 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc. 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO (BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE 1 (via Suez). M.S. SILVERASH due Oct. 3 M.S. SILVERGUAVA due Oct. 30 <**> M.S. SILVERBEECH due Nov. 15 fIV I M.S. SILVERMAPLE due Dec. 13546 words
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Advertisement412 1928-09-28 12 CHARGEURS REUNIS. (Incorporated m Franc* o> REGULAR MONTHLY FREIGHT *sn PASSENGER BEKVICE -<o>OUTWARDS. SAIGON. TOURANE AND HAIPHONG I>ue fflmiMi; CAP TOURANE 0 m JAMAIQUE HOMEWARDS. MARSEILLES. SAINT NAZ\IRR AND BORDEUX. I'ut Sinf»por» CAP VARELLA Oct 9« JAMAIQUE MARSEILLES. HAVRE, hi NKIKI AND ANTWERP Due Sinraporr CAP ST. JACQUES Ctfl CAP412 words
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Miscellaneous712 1928-09-28 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Panang, Pekan, Sungei Lembm and Kuantan (via Gemaa and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.ra. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a.m Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6712 words
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Miscellaneous42 1928-09-28 12 CLEARANCES. Sept. 27. Patras. Buyskes, Cremer, Emile, de Weert, Khoen Lie, PaJeWeh, (Dut); Toyooka Maru, (Jap); Java, (Dan); Hermod, (Nor); Sin Kheng Senjr, Sin Aik Lee, Jerantut. Kedah, Mena, Unda, Cassis, Havre. Edendale, Hong Lee. City of Halifax, EUenga; (Brit); D'Entrecasteaux, (Fren).42 words
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Article663 1928-09-28 13 MAGIC CHANGE IN FIVE YEARS. Still Growing. One of most remarkable industrial developments ever known m England is taking p:ace with amazing; swiftness on the Middlesex side of London. lhere, m a line 01 country from Acton— on the London C ounty counuary to beyond Slough,663 words
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Article258 1928-09-28 13 Not Allowed to Eat U.S. Mosquitoes. New York, Thursday. Aug. 23. The Department of Agriculture has placec an embargo on the plan for thp importatior into America from France of ''canniba' mosquitoes," which are reputed to devoui other lvosquitoes. The proposal was originally made by Mrs Charles258 words
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Article369 1928-09-28 13 Mexican Film Star's Charm. The two large emeralds, set m diamonds, hat Miss Dolores del Rio wears on her ight hand, the great dramond on her left land, and the two diamond bracelets on her ight wrist are magnificent but not unisual with a film star.369 words
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Article104 1928-09-28 13 £400.000 TRAIN'S ESCAPE. New York, Aug. 29. It has just become known that an unsuccessful attempt was made yesterday to wreck the fashionable "Washingtonian" express on the New York, Newhaven and Hartford Railway, running between Montreal and Washington. The train carried 350 passengers and £400,000 m gold, belonging to Federal104 words
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Article32 1928-09-28 13 throughout the United States for their special ferocity. It is suggested that if a battle between them and the French "cannibals" were fought the chance of a French Victory would be slim.32 words
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Advertisement679 1928-09-28 13 NOTIC^. IMPORTANT. TRADE MARK WARNING WILLIAM KOSSAGE SONS, LTD., Plaintiffs, V. STRAITS JAVA TRADING CO., Defendants. i the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore before I istk* Metal* Reay on August 13th. 1928, the Plaintiffs. Messrs. William Go,Boos, Ltd., obtained an injunction against the Defendants perpetually restrain679 words
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Advertisement254 1928-09-28 13 big-Car fl I Performance and appearance that I j everyone admires. Pricea: 1 Tourer $1,395 I C SccfaM W.7P5 CLveryone has admired the big motor is now completely en- lVt-ton Truck car appearance which its four- closed and is protected by air Chassis $1 295 inch lof fl wheelbase and254 words
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Article965 1928-09-28 14 WASTES WHERE 4,500,000 MIGHT LIVE. Sahara as Europe's Granary. Ambitious new plans "to make the Sahara blossom like a rose" and turn part of that vast waste into an inland sea within three years aie now being discussed m all their bearings, the Daily Express understands, by965 words
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Article103 1928-09-28 14 Sees French Manoeuvres from the Air. Paris, Sept. 16. The sexagenarian war minister M Painto* arrived at Villa Coublay Aerodrome unannounced and asked for a two-seater machine m which to observe the air man- oeuvre.s. Although M. Painleve was wearing only an ordinary overcoat and a flying103 words
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Article30 1928-09-28 14 A Landlord at Marylebone Police Court: I do not like to repeat thg language my tenant used. Mr. Sandbaeh (tfct magistrate): You can't shock me. What was it?30 words
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Article13 1928-09-28 14 North London husband: My \Vif e has never liked me only my money.13 words
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Advertisement358 1928-09-28 14 w2t b^^Eb^b^* r* jlr Insects Show No Mercy! T Tungry hordes of germ-laden insects engage daily m a grim struggle and your life is the stake! Flies spread typhoid, infantile paralysis, and countless dreaded illnesses; mosquitoes carry malaria and the deadly germs of wasting fevers; and bed bugs and cockroaches358 words
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Advertisement169 1928-09-28 14 STOP THAT I LESS WORK LEAK AND L BETTER RESULTS You can quickly repair leaks or cracks m radia tors, why be stranded Mr miles from home, when it can be avoided by C^^~\ wfllw&i purchasing a tin of:- fc*^«. ffi//#BS R*rJ?S^lc3ißu I I varnish enamel, duco or L^AK lBS?H\l169 words
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Article404 1928-09-28 15 Singapore. Sept. 26. The Mining section has claimed a practical monopoly of interest throughout the week, duo to a sharp improvement m the metal quotation which has gained £6 12s 6d, closing at highest. The premiun: for Spot metal is £4 10s. London advices attribute404 words
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Article250 1928-09-28 15 ROSE MACPHAIL COS REPORT. Singapore, Sept. 27th. Rubber. London B%d, %d up. Local 30 cents. Tin.— London £218 10s, 10s down. Ix>cal $110 for 175 tons. tailing. Steady. South Taiping 40 42, North Taiping 84 86, Taiping IjOs 1.08, Petaling 5.05 5.15 cum div., Malaya Consol 61250 words
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Article206 1928-09-28 15 Singapore, Sept. 27. During the past three days there has bt-en a slight improvement m price m the various markets, and the period under review, therefore, closes 3'ltid. better on balance m London V 4 cent gold m New York and cent locally. To-day's cable* quote London at206 words
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Article151 1928-09-28 15 Singapore. Sept. 27. Buying interest m the Rubber Market has been slightly more pronounced and near delivery values have firmed a shade, nelpcd by sympathetic rises m quotations fron Consuming centres. Arrivals show a falling off and it looks as if there will be a distinct famine of151 words
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Article72 1928-09-28 15 i The Estimates for 192J) were introduced at a meeting of the Hong Kong Legislative Council held on Thursday Sept. 20th. They show an increase on the revised j Estimates for 1928 of a little over I $3,000,000. The approved expenditure for 1928 was $22,188,04572 words
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Article80 1928-09-28 15 U.S. GOVERNMENT SU ED. Steamship Companies Claim £30.000. New York. Eleven steamship companies, including the Cunard Line, are suing the United States Government for £30,000 to cover losses sustained owing to the alleged improper rejection of immigrants. The companies declare that many immigrants brought m -their ships were ordered to80 words
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Article48 1928-09-28 15 Many of the large hotels and public buildings m New York now have rubber-tiled floors. The tiles are supplied m classic designs and add to the appearance of a hotel lounge or an office. In Malaya even rubber carpeting is found m very few offices or public buildings.48 words
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Article68 1928-09-28 15 Septi-ir-ber 27. Bank 4 m.s. 2 4 1 16 Bank demand 2 ."> 29 32 Private credits m.s. 2 4 17 32 New York, demand 56M, Credits 90 days s*s France, demand 1441 India, T. T. 154*4 Hong Kong, demand 11 p.c. Dis. Yokohama, demand 122 /j Java, demand68 words
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Article199 1928-09-28 15 September 27. Tin 17", Tons $110.00 Gam bier Pepper White 100 Pepper Black 66 Flake Tapioca 814 Pearl Sago Small 7% Copra Sundried 10.35 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle New 330 Rice, Siam old* No. 1. 330 Rice, Rangoon Bintan 260 Rice, Rangoon Sioka 256 Rict", Siam199 words
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Article55 1928-09-28 15 September 27th., 12 o'clock no'm. R.S.S. equal to Standard. Q.C.F. Spot !M| Standard R.S.S. Spot 30 on Tender Oct. 30 30 4 Oct-Dec. 1»% 29\ Jan-Mar. 29.. 2^ Tone of Market: Steady quiet. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet H=S«d. per lb. New York Spot Sheet55 words
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Article158 1928-09-28 15 Yesterday's Alterations. Sept. 27th.. Closing Prices. Buyers Sellers. Bukit Aranps I°}lon*r Fatts 40 4VJohan Tin 82% :W l 2 Kuchai (S) LBB I.TO Malayan Con*. 61 1 2 tT> Nai Hoots 18 20 North Taiping: SO Penawats SB 67% Puteh l.'ilVj l.">9 l 2 cum. Rahman Hyd.158 words
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Article168 1928-09-28 15 Yesterday's Alterations. Buyers Sellers. Haniriin Tin 42s 6d 43s 6d Huey Vot Pref. 23s 6d 24s (vi Huey Yot Ord. 17s 19-* Idiis (ss) 17s 1H- c.d. Kampong (10s) 25s 9d 2(>s 9d x.d. Kuchai Tin Dredgt-s (sl> 1.60 1.65 Malay Consd. ($1) GO 65 Mambaus ($1)168 words
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Article575 1928-09-28 15 PETROL IMPORTERS CO. MEETS. Prospectus Next Month. The first Statutory Meeting of the Patrol Importers Company Limited, was held at noon, m the registered offices of the company, 64, 65 and 66 Market Street. M Wednesday. In the course of his remarks, the Chairman said: This meeting575 words
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Article220 1928-09-28 15 The report by the directors to tne an nual general meeting of the members, to be held at the Kxchange Room, PuUtTtOII Building, on Saturday, Oct. <Sth., noon states: The profit for the year ended .June .{Oth. 1928, < subject to directors' fees) MMoOtltcd to220 words
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Advertisement658 1928-09-28 15 ASSETS OVER 88.000,000 ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $30,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. j (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27 Old Jewry EC The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies658 words
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Advertisement312 1928-09-28 15 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m 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 fcnili Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. A. H. Compton, Esq., Chairman. N. S. Brown, Esq., Deputy Chairman. Hon. Mr.312 words
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Advertisement39 1928-09-28 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., Messrs. HARRISONS. BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist door). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.39 words
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Article929 1928-09-28 16 SCENES AT LONDON DEPARTURE. General Feeling of Optimism. London. Sept. 20. With three hearty cheers and a special one for Hobbs from the assembled hundreds of friends, the main body of the M.C.C. cricketers left for Australia from Victoria to-day and will join the "Otranto" at Marseilles.929 words
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Article147 1928-09-28 16 THE S.C.C. AUTUMN TOURNAMENT. Final of B. Doubles Played. Results m the S.C.C. lawn tennis tournament yesterday were as follow: B. Doubles. Final. A. T. Wedgwood and J. A. Gagan minus 15.1 beat B. Brooke and J. V. S. Brooke minus 4, b—7, 6—4, 6—4. A. Doubles. E.147 words
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Article76 1928-09-28 16 A. Doubles. Capt. Price and Lt. Dearden minus 4 vs. Macdonald and Nathan minus 2. Gc«down Doubles. E. Hudson and A. T. Wedgwood minus vs. J. K. Hamilton and G. Waddell plus C. Doubles. W. H. Gatlield and N. Grice minus 4 vs. i. Marshall and A. S.76 words
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Article91 1928-09-28 16 Yesterday's Results. iM'ubU- Handicap. C. A. Norris and F. Ephraums beat C. B. Webb and A. Collick. w.o. Championship Doubles. W. A. Balhetchet and V. H. N orris beat R. Nicholson and F. Gome*. 6 2. 6 l. Single Handicap. **A." H. N. Balhetchet beat E.91 words
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Article56 1928-09-28 16 TO-DAY'S TIES. -A" Doubles Hand: C'hoon Leong and John Lim vs. Bong Soo and Chong Gark. Chow Tat and Kee San vs. Peng Cer and Kt-e Choc. •B- Doubles Hand: Choon Seng and Cheok Wah vs. Keng Cheng and Wan Liat. Teck Yam and Nget -Ming56 words
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Article165 1928-09-28 16 Water- Polo And Veterans' Race On Sunday A water-polo match and a 40 yards' race for veterans will be the chief items m the Sunday morning programme at the Singapore Swimming Club. There will also be a team race if time permits. The water-polo match will be against165 words
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Article76 1928-09-28 16 Asked to Send "Test" Team m 1929. London, Sept. 20. Wellington By a majority of 23 votes the Cricket Association has decided to ask the M.C.C. to send a team to New Zealand m 1929. The company which financed the New Zealand tour to England76 words
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Article55 1928-09-28 16 Country House Cricket Record. I>ortdon, Sept. 18. In a cricket match, the Newmarket Town Cricket Club were dismissed for a total of three runs m a country house match against a Brandon team. The top score was two and there was one bye. Brandon55 words
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Article37 1928-09-28 16 Members of the Straits Union Football Club (Peng Hup Kok) are hereby reminded that the eighth anniversary celebrations will be held on Saturday and Sunday, at Mr. Aw Boon Haw's Pasir Panjang bungalow, 4 J 4 milestone.37 words
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Article101 1928-09-28 16 HAMMOND TO MARRY RICH YORKSHIRE GIRL. Possible Gloucester Captain. The Evening News says that W. R. Hammond, the Gloucestershire and England cricketer, is engaged to marry on his return from Australia Dorothy Lister, a hunting girl and a keen sportswoman whom he met during the festival match at101 words
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Article252 1928-09-28 16 When Mr. Justice Sproule Shouted. A plea for brighter cricket is made by Mr. A. C. J. Towers who writes to the Times of Malaya as follows: As the oldest "non-bendine" cricketer m Ipoh might I suggest that Saturday afternoons be set aside for cricket252 words
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Article303 1928-09-28 16 The following is the result of the monthly spoon shoot competition fired on the Bukit Timah range recently: Conditions: As for th? Ist stage of the King's Prize i.e.. 7 shots at 200 yards; 7 shots at 500 yards; 7 shots at 600 yards., with one sighting303 words
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Article162 1928-09-28 16 Wins £20.000 Football Competition. London. Srpt. 15. Tom Hartley of Blackburn, with one entry form, won the Sunday Dispatch's record prize of £20.000 for forecasting correctly 24 football results. What the prize, which is equivalent to £20 a week, means to Hartley may be judged by162 words
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Article31 1928-09-28 16 CONST ANTINE'S APPOINTMENT. Three Years 9 Contract With Nelson Club. London, Sept. 21. The West Indies cricketer, Constantine, has signed an agreement for a three years' engagement with the Nelson Club.31 words
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Article25 1928-09-28 16 [Reuter's Service.] London, Sept. 26. Derby County and the Arsenal drew o—o0 0 m the First Division of the English League at Derby.25 words
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Article784 1928-09-28 16 AMERICA DECLARES FOR STEEL SHAFT. Barred m England. The game of golf, on its industrial side, is one of the few remaining strongholds of the artist and the craftsman m an age of mass production, writes Leo Munro m the Daily Express. It has always given sanctuary and encouragement784 words
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55 1928-09-28 16 Sydney, Sept. 20. The Board of Control has regretfully declined South Africa's invitation to tour the Union en route from England m 1930. but has invited South Africa to send a team to Australia m 1931 and invited the West Indies to55 words
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Article26 1928-09-28 16 BAN ON AUSTRALIAN SELECTORS. London, Sept. 20. Sydney. —The Board of Control has prohibited the four "Test" selectors from writing for the Press during the "Tests."26 words
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Advertisement22 1928-09-28 16 [Printed and published by Alfred Stanley Banks, at the office of the Singapore Fret Press, Limited, 138. Robinson Road, Singapore Straits Settlements.]22 words
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