The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 27 October 1928
1928-10-27
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Title Section13 1928-10-27 1 Singapore Free Press SINGAPORE, S.S. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1928. NO. 12,551 10 KNTS.13 words
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Article238 1928-10-27 1 A necessarily abbreviated report of yesterday's meeting m connection with the defence contribution appears on page 20. Sir Hugh Clifford was entertained to lunch yesterday by members of past and present committees of the Malaya Association—Page 11. Our London correspondent cables that according to a Washington message238 words
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Article1220 1928-10-27 1 Q>iic<ini<( (ignnf herniates mmetri eet fmrrwgm UmeM .luv.'iial. When you come to think of it this de- niand of the Imperial Government for our j shekels m the matter of th:> Base is only evidence of a deaire to me-et our views, for \v?s it not1,220 words
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Advertisement643 1928-10-27 1 MING LOONG. kkco(;msed house .1 K nrE\N TROPICAL SUITS. m \j UK.H STREET. -^^^^^^-fi^WtflW************ -----------_«BBBBBBB_«BB_iBBBB__M_*^^ I Raffles Hotel I t t; •Vp*»oi'>tmenMo _^^*S>i_^& l loT .j. By Appo.r»lm_*l to L T JI f f C ?5 H«r ls»« Majesty Q~»nV;ctor*ia. < 2 V"~*VN_j His Lete Mnjeity King Edw tt rd643 words
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Advertisement130 1928-10-27 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Hotel announcements—Pag.-s 1 and I Thy Eastern Studio for Photos— Page B. Polo Club Gym—liana to-morrow—Page 1. Bluebell metal polish for motor cars Page 7. "Go Ahead" with Champion Spark Plugs —Page 13. The new Willys-Knight car is priced at $2.4oo—Page 12. Fiat touring car for sale. Office130 words
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Advertisement14 1928-10-27 1 WING LOONG. FOR HIGH CLACS TAILORING. Style, Cut and Finish Guaranteed. 32, HIGH STREET.14 words
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Miscellaneous228 1928-10-27 1 THE WEEK. Smturnmm, 27/ /t. Hiph Water. 9.20 a.m., 5.5, 9.26 p.m.. 9.1. Malacca: H. W. 6.16 a.m., 7.0. 641 p.m.. 64. Outward Mail due. Cold Storape Meetinp Boast**— 1246. British Maiaya Trustee Co. Meetinp. Kxchar.pe Room, noon. Poppy Day entertainim nt Stadium 946 p.m. Rupby: S.C.C. vs. CS. B.C.C.228 words
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Advertisement476 1928-10-27 2 a***"* KELfEY A—^Ly^ presents her _MB^«*a talented pupils m s^__s^ at tho W&M Victoria Theatre H NOV. 6th. at 9.15 p.m.. t\ NOV. Bth. 15th. Wil v (Matinees) at 5.15 p.m. |__1 n X 1_I EW SON(,s II Mew H 1^ EW SCEN AS. V An Entertainment for Young Old.476 words
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Advertisement268 1928-10-27 2 VICTOftiA THEATRE COMING ATTRACTIONS! NOVEMBER. CECILIA HANSEN The world's foremost woman violinist m one farewell recital. WILBUR'S BLACKBIRDS 15 coloured artists m the latest jazz, harmony, etc. DECEMBER. i WILLIAM HEUGHAN The famous actor-singer. Special Christmas Attraction December 18th. to 31st. THE MACDONNA PLAYERS m plays by BERNARD SHAW. WATCH268 words
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Advertisement362 1928-10-27 2 ALHAMBRA^S (Tm Cheng X- mni C*„ LtH, Propria.,^ PROGRAMME Commencing: October 26 and ending Wednesday i_ In tKe Second Show at 9 THE LATEST EMPIRE NEWS N MILTON SILLS IN THE VALLE] OF THE GIANTS BILLIE DOVE IN AMERICAN BEAUTY A FIRST NATIONAL PRODHTIQN In the First Show at 7.30362 words
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Miscellaneous504 1928-10-27 2 CHURCH SERVICED ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL. tltT SUNDAY AFTEK TRINITY. HAUVKST FESTIVAL. 7 j.m. H«>'> Communion. 7 45 a.m. Holy CmmmmmUm (CWoroJ) >nd lllMI) !».li> IA MatlM Mrf Lilnny. j r.rr. CMMi*a*i Barviaa. .-,.:?0 p.m. Chora). ■>■>■—! Mrf Se:m->r.. Pn BCkrri The Mafeaa. ST. MATTHEWS HI RCH. ,.i. Holy Communion. luring504 words
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Article1491 1928-10-27 3 AIR MAIL'S UNFORTUNATE EXPERIENCES. x Accident to Three 'Planes. (From Our Own Correspondent.] Batavia. Oct. 19. The K.N". 1. P.M.. which has now been gi anted the right to use the prefix 'Royal," has hail lather unfortunate experiences with its third and fourth machines, whilst the fifth machine1,491 words
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Article89 1928-10-27 3 A marriage has heen arranged and will shortly take place, between Richard Grove Buchanan-Torrance, of Batavia. Java, ano Phylli- Nona Leigh ludgh-Clare. youngest daughter of the late G.tavius Leiirh-Clare. and Mrs. Leigh-Clare. of 00. Lanadonueroad, \Y. His numerous friends m Malacca arill regret to learn of the death of Mi.89 words
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Advertisement232 1928-10-27 3 ratfVV* GLAXO is the only food that has been used m 5 Royal Nurseries. Surely if there was a better it would have been given to these Royal Babies. Your Baby is as precious as a Royal Baby, and must have the best food— Glaxo, made from the purest milk232 words
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Advertisement260 1928-10-27 3 ___I_P* THE PPB mark: of the > icing of* packings j ,«v :r*t. t "*^->y*r *^m^ Jr? VSjt j""., FROM all over the world comes proof that "LION" PACKING is a master product constructed to mechanical perfection, of British material for a long life of faithful service. Always specify "LION."260 words
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Article232 1928-10-27 4 Dramatic Incident of British General Strike. The acceptance by the Royal Air Force of the world's largest aeroplane, the Beardt were "Inflexible," upon its passing all the official tests, brings to light a remarkable story of the British General Strike. The biggest tyres and landing wheels ever232 words
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Article99 1928-10-27 4 Budapest. Oct. 14. A Roman cemetery 1,800 years old has been discovered a yard below the street level near a spot m Budapest, where formerly an important Roman camp was situated. Eighty-two tombs of aristocratic Romans have been unearthed. They contain flasks of perfume, bronze99 words
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Article135 1928-10-27 4 The public is interested m roads as never before, for all the world is awheel- On the all-important topic of road improvement and its finance (says "The Autocar"), m face of the raided Road Fund there is an opportunity for facetiously suggesting that Mr. Henry Ford might follow hi.> current135 words
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Article992 1928-10-27 4 DIFFERENCES TO BE INVESTIGATED. Accidents That May be Fatal. by THE HON. MRS. VICTOR BRUCE. Modern motor-cars are all sufficiently alike for the averagely skilful motorist to be able to drive any of them immediately with a reasonable decree of safety and facility. There are differences which are992 words
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Article571 1928-10-27 4 A Successful Season. The motor-boat racing >ea»on concluded with the 100-mile outboard race m t**e River Barm. Ireland, on October 6. and i.n outboard meeting m the Thames on October IS. Although one or two of the meetings were disappointing, the season as a whole has been highly571 words
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Article35 1928-10-27 4 A new airplane tested m Berlin is said to make vertical ascents and descents, and also to remain suspended m mid-air. Ultimately there will be evolved a perfect pedestiian able to do this too. Punch.35 words
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Article352 1928-10-27 4 Sister Distracted After Craft l»> ti«-^t v^i I Miss Honor Wellby, the tweet] daughter of a London diamond m* mt crashed to her death from I I feet m a small two-<»-a>r over the railway embankment a' W->'. Byfleet this afternoon. She woman pilot flying al<mr352 words
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Article135 1928-10-27 4 I agree with Dr C. C_U*" b tte j indicator is necessary, writ* to the Times; but dieafrec tgitl pf as involving the mental r;,n^; colours into figure-, and :l of colour blindne>->. Km aa a on the front of the radiator pw~ cator so that the135 words
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Advertisement367 1928-10-27 4 t_-**_. m 11 _______§_1 m For The Man Who Knows Tjrres Drivers who insist upon the sort of service that ordinary tyres cannot give, find the utmost pleasure and satisfaction m Fisk Tyres. Fisk Balloon Cords are now built of "Fille rless" Cord, by a Fisk patented process that eliminates367 words
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Advertisement161 1928-10-27 4 Mmrs^J* Lwm\r _Tj MmLmmmrterlAw mm WJ afjK^^ Wh V Should You Fit AmP*W othCf TyrC? #_f__^_#__-_# Y m J laV ,ht fWrier.ce o! A*mVmW mfmA~ wor,d of nioiorists to uH WmmJWr when ><>« choose tyres f«V v"_ r _l_^ An( if > will be guided In the eT r#J_ penence161 words
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Article1585 1928-10-27 5 THE AUTO THIEF AND HIS TAKING WAYS. A Growing Business. Twelve teet ot* curbstone can be an astonishing spectacle. So one man found them, when he discovered that his car, parked m that space, had been stolen. And a few nv'r.v.t?s later he was still more astonished1,585 words
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Article619 1928-10-27 5 From railway cleaner working for 2d. an hour to millionaire and head of one of tht largest automobile companies m the world. Such is the remarkable rise of Mr. Walter P. Chrysler, who is to-day being hailed as the new motor-car king of America. He has619 words
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Article132 1928-10-27 5 How a lorry driver drove from Monday afternoon to Wednesday morning with only a few hours' sleep was told at Northampton Divisional Police Court, when Edward James Searle, of Thornton Heath, wajj, summoned for driving a lorry dangerously, It was stated that Searle went to aleep at the132 words
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Advertisement167 1928-10-27 5 V I RECOMMEND I I THIS CAR I 1 UNRESERVEDLY I *^^m*sV*^^ IS A STURDY BRITISH JOB AND THE LASTING QUALITIES OF IT ARE PROVED BY THE FACT THAT ITS RE-SALE VALUE IS THE HIGHEST OF ANY BRITISH CAR OF ITS CLASS IN Borneo Motors, Limited. Singapore Penanp: Taiping Ipoh167 words
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Advertisement158 1928-10-27 5 BUG BY kJi^^^^^^^^^^^y^^^^^^^ >_^m^^^^^^^ jotS BP^' £*let§?iw^fl^v "^"^t ....ulrrfn. 1-^4-- -—^-"j"* _[^_S3B— T^Mfe___^^j_Hß_g^^^*^^^ CARS OF PROVED RELIABILITY AND QUALITY HACKED HY DEPENDABLE SERVICE. federXtedmotors, 196 Orchard Road. CHOP SENG HUAT COMMERCIAL MOTOR CO. UNITED MOTOR WORKS Malacca. Seremban. Kuala Lumpur. THE "NEW" Essex Super Q is Here. Thef." Super Six"158 words
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1239 1928-10-27 6 Commander Dyott Finds Evidence of Colonel Fawcett's Death. AN ESCAPE BY NIGHT. Commander G. M. Dyott who headed an expedition into the unknown interior of Brazil to search for Colonel Y. H. Fawcett, the British explorer who ha- been missing for over three years,1,239 words
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Article302 1928-10-27 6 Orators Who Speak m Vain. Bad ties and red faces, hymns and hatred. gentle Bible reader** and fiery vegetarians, and a Sunday afternoon crowd with no greater desire than be mildly amuseTl it wa- the safety valve of Fngland. Hyde Bark. Ha.- a convert ever302 words
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Article128 1928-10-27 6 Highland Raiders. Berth, Sept. 24. The worst plague of wild catb within memory is being experienced m the Highlands. The cats, which are slatey-grey and with traces of the markings of a tiger* light fiercely when cornered by keejiers sent to shoot them. A hooper128 words
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Article131 1928-10-27 6 MAU RICE TATE, LTD. The London Gazette announced m mail auch that Maurice Tate. Ltd., of 2."), Faststreet, Brighton, has gone into voluntary liquidation. Maurice Tate, Ltd., is a private company ed" which Maurice Tate, the Sussex and Kngland cricketer, who is now on his way to Australia as a131 words
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Article26 1928-10-27 6 Major Haines, the Selama planter and secretary of the Taiping Branch of the 1.5.P., who has been seriously ill with cerebio-malaria, is now much better. Ex.26 words
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Article55 1928-10-27 6 Mr. Stuart Hermon Lewis, formerly of the Supreme Court of England, Shanghai and Benang, and Mr. Raymond Delaforce, of the law firm of Adams and Allan, Benang, were on Friday last admitted to practice at the F.M.S. Bar by His Lordship the Chief Justice. The Hon. Mr. A. S. Ba55 words
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Article858 1928-10-27 6 5 Do Their Capabilities Merit < Higher Pay < LESSON FROM IRELAND David Jack, the England and forasei Bolton Wooden recently tranaferud to the Arsenal, raises m the foil, vim contributes to our football aeries, the old question of 1 ties and fees. There are toe858 words
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Article574 1928-10-27 6 Unpaid Fees Problem. Medical authorities m I ondon. consulted by an Evening News representative, attached very little importance to tho Glumorgan jury's rider that doctors should attend patients whether bills are paid or not. Both the General Medical Council and the British Medical -Association574 words
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Article362 1928-10-27 6 Only to Speak on the Stage A ban of silence ha- been placed on Miss Tallulah Bankhead. who is playing the leading part m 'Her Cardboard Lover." at the Lyric Theatre. She is not allowed to -peak on the telephone, even to her most intimate friends. She362 words
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Article618 1928-10-27 6 __l**„___^tt» BY Oct. 26.—Death of Geoffrey Chaucer. 528 On October 26th., 1400, Geoffrey YEARS Chaucer, the father of English AGO. poetry, died at the age of 60. Very little is authentically known regarding his early life, but it is believed that he was born m the618 words
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Article124 1928-10-27 6 Sir H. Whitehead's £123,00* for Charities. Sir Henry Whitehead, the Bradford woo 1 textile magnate, who died on February 29 fcf! estate valued for probate at ;>'".S,'>»)7. Charities benefit to the extern of £126,000. The?? gifts include: eSCSm to Royal Notions! Lifeboat Iniitutiou io provide an124 words
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Article305 1928-10-27 6 Fencer. Fool bailer. Rowing Hlue, and Author. Sir Theodore Cook, journalist and sportsman. who died m London at the ag- of 61. was a man of many tastes snd many preoccupations. He wa- well fitted by training, and temperament for the editorial chair of the Field, which305 words
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Article105 1928-10-27 6 If our Test men decide to play a little football m Australia— and they usually do Chapman's nv.n ought to do- Tetter than some of their "ancestors. says a por res pondent m the Evening Standard. H. nd ran has bad ford, .m<! ic'"f>' national; Aim-105 words
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111 1928-10-27 6 Sequel to i Public Hun**»*l IU-rlm Dr. Bruckner, tl of Justice, who I was publicly hois, his voting nephi lake near sch*A I He was a I oldest families the Dim tor ol I' Tueeds) to an*-w< ajruinet him bj -HONOI X VlXlfH .T«111 words
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Article1203 1928-10-27 7 A TREASURY NOTES DIFFICULTY. Illegal Outside Free State. From Our Own Correspondent.) Dublin. Sej.t 26 Ijpsh or more of an impasse has arisen m connection with the issue of the Irish Free State treasury notes. They will not be accepted m the Northern Ireland as a legal1,203 words
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Article206 1928-10-27 7 A few days ago, writes a London correspondent, m the City I ran across an old ex-Malayan m the person of Mr. F. Darke, who is a familiar figure m Mincing Lane. Another former resident of Singapore I 1 met was Mr. G. R. K. Mugliston. who looked the picture206 words
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Advertisement153 1928-10-27 7 *:tSE_^^ j 3 plates 20 cents M_i__g' 5 Win-table \sparagus \l\ ft S^l I (K,ail Mulligatawny %^_|£y^BHrv Chicken onsomme. V/A CMEP BRITISH BEST! OVJU FO a "•TTri TT"(r —l u«>« _^U M* BS?jp>>w& W _^Ut^^^W^_BVi^_i^__^_^_^_^_^_B) _______L__J!s__ZjnT> fl_Jmti<4^iiP l^----^-^-^-B I R aA 1 *flk i *U |A A v fl Jj153 words
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Advertisement255 1928-10-27 7 S BILLIARD TABLES Made by Burroughes Watts, Ltd., ~^^^^Sr THE "STRAITS." A Splendid Table at a Moderate Price. Complete with all Accessories. Full size, m solid Mahogany throughout, supported on eight bold turned legs, fitted with slate bed the "Burwat Eureka cush.ons extra low, fast and noiseless best India rubber,255 words
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167 1928-10-27 8 Pursuant to Section 25 of Ordinance No. 144 (Trustees) all persons having claim* against the Estate of William Macqueen Potter, late of 40, Balmoral Road, Singapore, who died on the 6th day of May. 1928, at 40, Balmoral Road aforesaid and whose167 words
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Article, Illustration1277 1928-10-27 8 WOMAN PREACHERS ALLEGATIONS. "Horror." Paris. Sept. 21. I spent to-night on the crumbling brink Of the bottomless pit. anu looked down into a chasm of unspeakable horrors, writes Mrs. Aimee Semple McPherson, the revival evangelist, m a remarkable article m the Daily Express. As the beautiful1,277 words
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Article708 1928-10-27 8 Reply to "Sister" McPherson Sister Aimee McPherson. the woman evangelist of Los Angeles, who has come to Europe on a self-appointed mission to convert Great Britain from its evil ways, has been looking at Paris, and has found it horrible. She sent to the708 words
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Article117 1928-10-27 8 ••Kid" Charlie, the er. who defeated Jack N I of Java. SB point* fo, Championship at Sourabaya arrived m Colombo bj tl nitrht. "Kid" Charlie, who ha arable racceaa m the Hi Far Esst, has fought <■ aerersl other well-know. while he hsaslso fared well 1117 words
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Article70 1928-10-27 8 The sta!T ol thr Smgai i of the N.Y.K- SSd tl of the Kan,. Msru sreri ncr by Mr N. Ohta. Managing Pirecl h Japanese Club on were laid for ove, I Mr. Ohtani had spoke, ject of his extenaiv. and Europe, Mr. Ma' spoke of the S.nga, nest* staff.70 words
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Advertisement333 1928-10-27 8 Concessionaires for Malaya I ITALASIA LTD. I Singapore, Penang, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur and Malacca. B £<»££ THR©** THE eNCMy N^\B^. PVANS PASTILLES are a sure eßmm\ \s_C__ shield against all winter ills such as f*ef^^?S* •"■V* Jf Throats. Coughs and Colds The* _^"^5 fc^VV"***. '.^|B antiseptic >apoors penetrate into the333 words
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Advertisement228 1928-10-27 8 SINGAPORE TURF CLUB. NOTICE. November Race Meeting 1928 First Day, Saturday, November 10th. Second Day, Monday. November 12th. Third Day, Saturday, November 17th. HORSES Classes 1 and 2— Three races for each division of each Class. ENTRIES CLOSE at 4 p.m. on Wednesday. October 31st. SWEEPS.— A |S Unlimited Sweep228 words
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Article2215 1928-10-27 9 YESTERDAY'S MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS. Park at Pasir Panjang. The monthly meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners was held yesterday, the Deputy President (Mr. W. Marsh) presiding. Others present were: Messrs. S. Cullen, H. Wolskel, W. J. Wilcoxson, J. A. Elias, J. W. Harries, R. Tessensohn, M. V. Pillai.2,215 words
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Article233 1928-10-27 9 Report for Week-ending October Kith. Total Flying Time 2'.\ hours 15 mts. Solo 10 Dual 20 (vr> Photography 1 Joy-rides In view of the fact that we have had cnly one machine available, the flying time put m during the week may be considered very creditable. It233 words
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Article392 1928-10-27 9 Following upon the success attending the establishment of the Singapore Flying Clul;. it is proposed says the Malay Mail to found m Perak and Selangor a Club with similar objectives. In order to reach these, financial assistance from the Government is essential, and to obtain that392 words
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Article108 1928-10-27 9 Recruiting has been generally resumed m Matjras Presidency but the following taluks are closed to recruiting owing to prevalence of disease: Chingleput, Chingleput District; Kurnool, taluk of Kurnool; Nellore, taluk of Xcllore; Cuddapah, taluk of Cuddapah; Vizagapatam. taluks of Vizagapatam taluk and municipal town, Vizianagaram. Bhimlipatam and Parvathipuiam;108 words
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Advertisement465 1928-10-27 9 BUSINESS CARDS. >*v>X"fr*"fr*wW*W'SWw"p^^ i ,r\\|i CLEARANCE SALE I f RAMA "STORE J osi popular Silk Shop I ;s 0 North Bridge Road. I :":":"#>:W:-: -:-:*:*:*x-:*:":-:>-^^ DRINK FLORANGE WITH SODA| A pur. and natural beverage. HEALTHY AND REFRESHING! c. wv•»Va••v aVf^ w l w^%^ WREATHS. I 5 Frrfh !k>ral wreatba nu.de465 words
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Advertisement569 1928-10-27 9 NOTICES. NOTICE 1 INTERNATIONALE CREDIET-EN HANDELS-VEREENIGING "ROTTERDAM" (ROTTERDAM LLOYD) j WILL OCCUPY THEIR NEW OFFICE PREMISES at 37-39, ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Next The Eastern Extension Telegraph Office. ON AND FROM OCTOBER ><), 1998. TENDERS. JOHORE GOVERNMENT. rCBUC WORKS DEPARTMENT. T. ,:der- are hereby invited I\.r the supply of the following569 words
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Advertisement500 1928-10-27 9 AUCTION SALES. M_— w«_ i_i_i_i_i_^_— AUCTION SALE of EXCELLENT WALNUT STAINED TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ETC. At Plot No. H Amber Mansion (via PrSSSg Lane off Orchard Road) On Saturday, Oct. 27th., at 2.30 p.m. Comprising: A handsomely carved tool silverware cabinet with glass doors, oval de.-ign dining table with extra500 words
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Article27 1928-10-27 10 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. DEATH. GOM.ES, -At the "Retreat.'" Pasir Panjang: on the 25th October. Florence Rosaline Gome> daughter of the late Revd. an. J Mrs. W. H Gome?-.27 words
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735 1928-10-27 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27. 1928. CHINA AND JAPAN. There have been four big issues standing m the path of the establishment of friendly relations between Japan and China the Chinese unilateral abrogation of the SinoJapanese Treaty of Commerce, the attitude of Japan towards Manchuria, the Tsinan affair, and735 words
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Article153 1928-10-27 10 Mr. G. T. Peall has been appointed a Dis trict Judge for Singapore. Captain H. S. J. Lloyd has been appoint ed a land bailiff for Malacca. Captain H. S. J. Lloyd has been appointed an officer under the Rubber Restriction Ordinance. Dr. A. L. Heops. P.C.M.0.. has returned from153 words
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Article152 1928-10-27 10 CHARGE AGAINST WORK SHOPS' FOREMAN. Stealing Furniture. [From Our Own Correspondent.! Ku Ma Lumpur, Oct. 26. Patrick Ilannon, foreman of the carriage shoo F.M.S. Railways central workshops, was charged m the Police Court with criminal breach- of trust by converting teak wood and brass issued for mrfil coach152 words
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Article38 1928-10-27 10 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur. Oct. 26. The Malay Mail understands that the Board of the Rubber Research Institute, which is enquiring; into the criticisms of the Institute, is to sit again to-day.38 words
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Article404 1928-10-27 10 Written m Singapore Twenty Years Ago. Mr. Ben Tracers' first novel was written during his residence m Singapore twenty years ago. said the famous author of the last four plays produced at the Aldwych Theatre. Ixmdon "A Cuckoo m the Nest." Rookery Nook." "Thark" and404 words
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Article293 1928-10-27 10 An open air service will be held by the Fellowship on Sunday the 28th instant at 5 p.m. m the Prinsep Street Church compound. All interested are welcome. Mr. C. E. Wurtzburg has been appointed a member of the committee for the management of Raffles Library and Museum, vice Mr.293 words
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Article513 1928-10-27 10 REPLIES TO RKcfvt CRITICISM Bonuses and Trastput Having read all th. lated hy -Another and "John Buck" m the« about our Volunteer r. quities, one wondeied whether ther# was anything STOOg wit! In an inteivieu yeaterda of the 5.5.V.F.." (Lieut enzie. D.5.0.) replied to tl tamed m the513 words
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Article57 1928-10-27 10 LATEST RUBBER XN* T,S PRICKS [PUI imikss SERVICI London. Oct- > Messrs. Lewis. 1 J"J xw notify to-day's tn. pnet M r ii' i I- i)!'> v 1 I Spot £221 ■!< (up i I £220 (up 7 16th). Messrs. Syminpton a < notify to-day's rut follow: j>57 words
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Advertisement255 1928-10-27 10 MlHHIOMtltMMIiaMMn»»1WII»illl,l'UIIIIIIIIH I II l T 1 Always two answers to the question when BARCLAY, I LAGER is co)i cerned Light or Dark CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD. j (Incorporated under the Cotnp: nice' Ordinance* of Hong Kong). (Incorporated m Shanghai.) "h Singapore. OMrii'ii(iiiiuuttmtnniinHiiiiHtiit!iimirimiiiiutiii?iii:iiiiM tiririmiMiiHrtiiurrrniii'rfioiNtiMHfrHifituii.ini f>iiiiiii-iiinitiiuiiituinnfMuiimtiiiiMHHmimmtraiima smeammwmmmmmmmwmsm BY SPECIAL Kfc^ A. APPOINTMENT255 words
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Advertisement96 1928-10-27 10 I California's Ichoigestl I I FRUITS AND tU jfl VEGETABLES j£ Ibel monte! ici__u_i_ici_i_t_i_i_LCi_i_i_i_t_i_i__:i__:i_ JI— UJUJ UJUUI_UUIJIJI_IIJIJUIJ|J|JIJIJ|J|JI ALHAMBRA 0 TO-NIGHT Billie Dove The Flower of the Screen m her Greatest Success The AMERICAN BEAUTY I H.B. Winter. MERCHANT TAILOR, j 6-M, Battery Road, (Socond Floor— "G. H." Building). SINGAPORE. Tel.96 words
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Advertisement8 1928-10-27 10 To-day's Feature THE REFER I QUESTIOS Pag< I8 words
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Article72 1928-10-27 11 ..nl RE OF ANGLO-DUTCH M NEGOTIATIONS. \V.i*iiin£f:on Report. SERVH E i OPTRM2MT.I London. Oct. 26. p, nite I Presi message from thst negotistlsS— between rubber iataraata with a m a scheme for the res- and the control of „,.s.v siMINGTON AND SINCLAIR'S >l ESTIMATE. and Sim lair, the72 words
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Article37 1928-10-27 11 frjitor of Kionomist to Advise mi Finance. Service.] Pass*, Oct. 26. expert advice of a it Miuonnected with "i: ti nance it is Simon Pommlirisii has ton, editi r >>i the Econoin India m37 words
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Article86 1928-10-27 11 Argentine Indignation Over British Altitude. S-rvice.] New York. Oct. 26. Aires corres- Times the Argen. I at the British South Orkneys. m a leader detitude "is based n hich is certainly i- and says "the Otintry resent this Kngland." 18 stated The the Falkland and the South86 words
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Article36 1928-10-27 11 [B< Service.] Peshaarar, Oct. 26. X::•■K itatsa that King to officials out- •inal reforms. of a foreign adPepartment. 800 l .\here instruci vi *ish to qualjfy admission to the Turkish Mili- pie.36 words
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Article56 1928-10-27 11 Maaikr's Attempt to Export 20,000 Yen. N hi Service.] Tokio. Oct. 25. Police Bureau has I th.- two notorious ged to have vainly 20,000 out of the by threats. It is ulprita m communihieatened that Mr. Kohsrs'l secret. Tith I big opium I ommunications. mining company. control56 words
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Article28 1928-10-27 11 I with Nanvang Ptsaa.] Shanghai. Oct. 26. I— I dee ided that 'be National Conven•hsll be elected and r nuthod for the arai missed. 12.]28 words
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Article55 1928-10-27 11 CONT ROL OF SEDITIOUS LITERATURE. 1 Ordinance. (Amendment) ■"adaj T, ••"oduesd m Council on Th,' and Reasons state:— i> n( ISM >«'<iitious pub- •■••*> to take furXb -«cati„ n r «'»>ises where such I to be. Bill is to authorise "^Vrim A ran^ of AssisSaiTM ,r,h su h Premises where55 words
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Article129 1928-10-27 11 18.M.A. ENTERTAINS SIR HUGH. A Notable Gathering. inn pkkss scßvicr copyright.) London, Oct. 26. A private luncheon was Riven on Thursda at the Hotel Cecil to Sir Hugh Clifford Governor of the Straits Settlements. b< meinhers of past and present Committee" CI the Association of British Malaya Mr129 words
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Article50 1928-10-27 11 [FREE PEESJ SERVICE. COPYRIGHT.] London. Oct. 26. Speaking to a large gathering at Edinburgh on the subject of aerial communication with the Far East. Sir Samuel Hoare. Minister tor Air. prophesied that next year would see the opening of a regular oommerc:al air-line between London and Karachi.50 words
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Article43 1928-10-27 11 FREE PRESS service. OOPYRIOHT.] I nd i mi. Oct. 26. Ths public exhibition has taken place of tne first talking-ri m. entitled "Terror." The experiment proved extremely interesting, but there was an air of unreality and unnaturalness about the show.43 words
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Article33 1928-10-27 11 I FREE TRESS SERVICE.-- COPYRIGHT.] London. Oct. 26. Mrs. Despard. sister of Lord French, who ansa intimately associated m former days with the women's freedom movement, is gravely ill.33 words
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Article183 1928-10-27 11 Suggested Combine to Control Tramways. IFRKK PRESS SERVICE. COPTSIGIf.] London. Oct. 26. A committee sf the London County Council suggests that the Council's tramway system should be handed over to a traffic combine. Of which Lord Ashfield I who is Chairman Bad Managing D rector of Underground183 words
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Article56 1928-10-27 11 [fre;: press service, copyright.] London. Oct. 26. Dr. C. J- Wilson. Deputy Director of Medical Services m Kenya Colony, who has been appointed to be Principal Medical Officer F.M.S.. is first returning to his post at Kenya and will then proceed direct to Malaya by Japanese56 words
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Article120 1928-10-27 11 SINGAPORE GOLF CLU B. October Mixed Foursomes Competition. This competition was played yesterday and resulted m a win for Mrs. Dalgety and Mr. D. Turner. Thirty-eight cards were taken out and the following were returned: Mrs. Dalgety and D. Turner 43 9 34 Miss P. Salmond and Hull 46 37%120 words
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Article52 1928-10-27 11 The Governor m Council is satisfied that the following Singapore night schools are being used for the purpose of political propaganda detrimental to the interests of the Colony and they are declared unlawful schools: Hap Sing Night School. Hin Jia Night School. Lok Tin Night School, Lok Seng52 words
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Article26 1928-10-27 11 Mr. A. L. Birse has been appointed a member of the Board of Examiners m Languages (for Malay) for Penang. vice Mr. C. W. A. Sennett.26 words
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Article101 1928-10-27 11 ROUMANIAN RAILWAY COLLISION. Thirty-one Killed. [Reuters Service.] Bukharest. Oct. 26. It is believed that 50 were killed and injured m a collision between the Simplon express train from Bukharest and the express from Siniu near Slatina. The sleeping car, two firstclass coaches, luggage van, and mail van101 words
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68 1928-10-27 11 Woman Passenger Booked. [Reuter's Service.*! I -tkehurst. Oct. 26. One woman and rive men have been accepted as passengers for the Graf Zeppelin's homeward flight at £600 each. The passengers include Mrs. Clara Adams (wife of tannery magnate and personal friend of Hindenburg), Richard Burke (brother-in-law68 words
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Article78 1928-10-27 11 Bandits Dispersed. I f Reuter's Service. Casablanca. Oct. 26. Th.' troops requisitioned to punish tiibesmen involved m the recent holdup which occurred near Wadzem. m the hinterlan', report that the job has been successfully accomplished. Zubil-La?a. however, is sti'l apparently m the hands of bandits but werr able78 words
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114 1928-10-27 11 Next Week's Opening. [British Radi. Official Service.] Rugby. Oct. f*. The King will open the final session sf the present Parliament with customarypageantry on Tuesday week and it is understood the Cabinet at th? meetinp; next Monday will further consider the details of the legislative114 words
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Article97 1928-10-27 11 Meeting at Geneva. TReuter's Service.] Geneva. Oct. 26. Marquis Theodoli, who presided at the opening of the fourteenth session of the League of Nations Mandates Commission, expressed pleasure at the growth and interest m the League's work m connection with the mandates. The director and secretariat of the97 words
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Article47 1928-10-27 11 Prospective Labour Candidate. London. Oct. 16. Among those who were presented to Mr. Stanley Baldwin on the occasion of the opening of the new Towa Hall war memorial tower at Dudley was his son, Oliver, who is the prospective Labour candidate for the division.47 words
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Article60 1928-10-27 11 The Government Health Office sends returns for the seven days ending midnight on Saturday, October 20th. is as follows: Penang Hill (2,100 feet), average mean shade temperature 71-36 (deg. F.), Total evaporation .239 inch, total rainfall 1.937 inches. Taiping Hill (3,500 feet), average mean shade temperature 71.4660 words
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Article84 1928-10-27 11 Mr. H. Wallace, who establishes the subagency of the Chartered Bank of India) Australia and China at Kuala Kangsar about a year and half ago, and Mrs. Wallace were entertained to a farewell tea on Monday at Kuala Kangsar on the eve of Mr. Wallace's transfer to Kuala Lumpur. The84 words
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Article484 1928-10-27 11 DEFENCE OF BRITISH POLICY. Lord Cushendun and the Critics [British Radio— Official Service.] T «ugby, Oct. 26. Lord Cushendun, acting Foreign Secretary, m a speech at Blackpool last night regarding the Anglo-French naval compromise criticised the line taken by critic*as foolishly inept, both m regard to the method484 words
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Article165 1928-10-27 11 Philanthropist's Liberal Donations. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Oct. 26. Another munificent gift for charitable purposes is announced to-day, an anonymous philanthropist having executed a deed of gift of approximately £150,000 m favour of the British Humane Association to come m operation after his death. The165 words
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Article177 1928-10-27 11 The following is the Health Bulletin of j the League of NJvtions' Eastern Bureau, j for the week ended October 20th. Mombasa: 1 plague case. Basrah: 7 smallpox cases and 7 deaths. Bombay: 4 plague deaths; 3 smallpox j cases and 1 death. Calcutta: 12177 words
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Advertisement202 1928-10-27 11 1 Robinson Co., Ltd. I I w FOR I "CELANESE" f Underwear for Gentlemen 1 I Ul «b IR "CELANESE" i«i^ V^, "fELANESE" 1 I tf SUPERIOR |^^»^^l!^|\ Imf ART,F,CI AL QUALITY fBl mi SILK&COTTON ll I *^k de CelaneseCo. from superior quality artificial I jg silk, pure wool and202 words
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Article652 1928-10-27 12 AIR MINISTER ON EMPIRE DEFENCE. How to Effect Economies. [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby. Oct. ft. Sir Samuel Hoare, the Secretary for A .r delivered an address on Aviation and *he British Empire before the Royal Geogiaphical Society of Scotland this evenin.r. Dialing with the problems which652 words
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Article147 1928-10-27 12 Secret Trials of H.M.S. London. [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, Oct. 25. London has always been very keenly interested m ships named after it, which have been numerous, both m the matter of armed merchantmen and ships of tht regular Navy. The last warship of the name147 words
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Article79 1928-10-27 12 A Prohibition. [Reuter's Service.] Moscow. o*j 2t». The Council for Labour and Defence has decided to permit the transit of foreign goods through the Soviet Republic, providing that coods are moving between countries with which the Soviet has normal diplomatic relations and Irad? treaties, and79 words
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Article217 1928-10-27 12 SETTLEMENT REACHED AT NANKING. Japan to Vacate Shantung. [Reuter's Far Eastern Service.] Nanking. Oct. 26. At their conference this afternoon Mr. C. T. Wang and Baron Yada reached an agieement concerning the revision of the Sino-Japanese Commercial Treaty, and the Tsinan. Nanking and Hankow incidents. The terms217 words
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Article170 1928-10-27 12 Boston Triumph For Al Smith. [Router's Service.] Boston. Oct. 25. Governor Smith had a decided triumph here last night as a retort to Mr. Hoover's success m New York on Monday. Thousands of people eager to secure admis. sion broke down the doors of the hall where Mr.170 words
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Article65 1928-10-27 12 Geneva Recommendations. j i [Reuter's Sen-ice."] Geneva. Oct. 26. The league Hygiene Committee has adopted the malaria sub-committees report, which proposed that each government should institute a permanent central organisation composed of experts to undertake malaria investigation, also to formulate recommendations regarding the selection of methods for combating65 words
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Article127 1928-10-27 12 Early Meeting Likely. [British Radio— Official Service.] Rujcby. Oct. 25. It ia understood that preparations for the j formation of the proposed committee of experts on German Reparations have been considerably facilitated by the conversation which took place m Paris last Friday between Mr. Churchill and Point-are. It127 words
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Article48 1928-10-27 12 Inquest on Millionaire's Grandchildren. [Reuter's Service.] New York, Oct. 25. The Coroner, after enquiring into the deaths of the Waldeman boys, who were killed by falling from the fifteenth storey of a New York hotel, announces that he is satisfied that death was entirely accidental.48 words
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Article37 1928-10-27 12 I Reuter's Service.l Stockholm, Oct. 25. The Nobel Prize for medicine m 1928 has been awarded to Professor Charles Nicolie, Director of the Pasteur Institute at Tunis for work m connection with typhus.37 words
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34 1928-10-27 12 [Reuter's Service.] London, Oct. 25. Lord Parmoor has been unanimously elected leader of the Labour Peers m the House of Lords m succession to the late Lord Haldane.34 words
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35 1928-10-27 12 [Reuter's Service.] Geneva, Oct. 25. M. Albert Thomas, Director of the International Labour Office, will leave next week to visit China and Japan. He will remain for three weeks.35 words
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Article63 1928-10-27 12 Meagre Allowance for Artistes. London, Oct. 13. "It seems to be very meagre*' commented British Broadcasting Corporation official, m commenting on the i'l.os. allowance which is reported to be the eras of the Bombay broadcasting dispute. It is understood that the daily payment made to artistes at63 words
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Article21 1928-10-27 12 Mr. J. M. White, Manager and Attorney of Takuapa Valley Tin Dredging, Western Siam, has gone Home on a brief holiday.21 words
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106 1928-10-27 12 London, Oct. 13. The Court of Common Council, presided over by the Lord Mayor, by 85 votes to 69, rejected a motion to build the new St. Paul's bridge. Before the decision was reached, a petition signed by 8,000 City people, representing a total capital106 words
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Article41 1928-10-27 12 Court Marlial KcM<*- "C-uilt^ A plea «.l* guilty ol active Bsrvicc Gsrmai ie\ Reaa, sf the Royal *V« rejected by a Cowl M-.<" M conviction \v<»nl<l enta He was found X* li!t > and sentence will be I41 words
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Article24 1928-10-27 12 Mr. K. O Johnson, o Co., Kuala Lumpur, ai returned from leave. Mr. A. K. BhSSSY I Dept, S.S.. has bee* under the Government24 words
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Advertisement335 1928-10-27 12 m* m _r MM^mf I SB _i _B_^_ tP Of *UU brings fne N£W WILLYS-KNIGHT within reach of thousands more *^Jfcl__^*. tp Zsi jU \-JF /mmm%^m B__«r*-_M E _H I NOW at the lowest price m his- l"" i^B___j__F 7^-^_"*____^_^_^^____^_^_^_^_M_w yßmWw m\ W tory you L_____^^_sflr J*\*^^^^^^ inder five-passenger Wiilys-Knight335 words
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Article609 1928-10-27 13 SIR F. SYKES AND ITS BINDING INFLUENCE.An Imperial Game. London, Oct. 18 Sir Frederick Sykes, the Governor Designate of Bombay, was to-day the guest of the British Indian Union at a farewell luncheon presided over by Lord Reading who, toasting the health of the guest, emphasised609 words
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Article328 1928-10-27 13 Next Month's Venture to China. Manila, Oct. 11. The four British Flying boats, whose projected tour of the Orient was announced early m June, will leave their Sinpapore base on November 1, says the China Mail of Oct. 15. It was learned to-day from authoritative328 words
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Article950 1928-10-27 13 SIR W. JOYNSON HICKS 'S DEFENCE. Attack on Bernard Shaw. Sir William Joynson-Hicks. the Home Secretary, denied rumours of dissension m the Cabinet, m a speech at a Unionist feteat Hunterston Castle, Ayrshire "I do not intend to say anything sbxrt the extension of safeguarding of industries, because950 words
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Advertisement355 1928-10-27 13 Safeguard Baby's Future XT^, Jr VOATtGUBSSAVt BC CERTAIN ,^S_^*» undati n i ol robust Such a fooJisMellin'sFood, il laid n» early which, mtxed as directed^ In laying the may b* vised with the namother*schoioe best results from birth for her oawardt, for it supplies primary import' every requirement of the355 words
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Advertisement286 1928-10-27 13 I HARD CARBON! CONSUMES POWER, LOWERS EFFICIENCY IN- j| J CREASES RUNNING COSTS— CRIPPLES YOUR MOTOR, .j ESCAPE IT BY USING i Texaco Clear Clean Golden Motors Oils. 5 THERE IS A GRADE FOR EVERY CAR AND THEY J ARE FULL BODIED j. •I THE LOWEST CARBON OILS ON THE286 words
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Advertisement725 1928-10-27 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool sad Glasgow. 1 (Via Genoa and Havre.) Due S'poie. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. t ORESTES For London, Rotterdam725 words
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Advertisement519 1928-10-27 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co.. Ltd. (Incorporated m U.S. A) "ELL_iAr~Lln_ PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM jA_ND CONTINENT (VTA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Due Spore. 1928. s.s. CITY OF CHESTER Nov. 17 ss. CITY OF TOKIO Dec. 15 HOMEWARDS. s.s.519 words
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Advertisement428 1928-10-27 14 P British India and Apar Line* (Incorporated m England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S N m UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S (.oyfbvx U LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE 7 OUTWARDS FROM LoSn^FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Tonnage. Singapore. To KASHMIR 9.000 Oct. 27 MACEDONIA \Ttm' MALWA428 words
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Advertisement651 1928-10-27 15 O. S. K. Line. I filiations. Stea m era. Arrive. Leave. Ita, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Bremen, ;r ,kirk and Antwerp via Colomho. vier;. Suez and V >rt Said. Amur Maru Nov. M Nov. IS t ipe T«>wn. Santos, Rio de and Buenos Aires. Kocnl-the-World passage £150.) fl_ Plata Maru Nov. l651 words
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Advertisement492 1928-10-27 15 TRAVEL"* COMFORT xJboard _f_S_i IKWLLAR <&___& 'PRESIDENT" 1 LINERS ~*-^_^~P_SgPDollar 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 and492 words
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Advertisement768 1928-10-27 15 K. P. M. ROMINIKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., OF BATAVIA). (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH ThITneTHERLANDS INDIAN 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). of ths OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU OF JAVA.768 words
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Advertisement689 1928-10-27 16 Burns Philp Line (Incorporsted m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA. DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. (0) Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,376 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,612 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest snd finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins689 words
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Advertisement618 1928-10-27 16 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc.. 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO JBOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA ANn BALTIMORE (via Sues). M.S. SILVERGUAVA due Oct. 29 M.S. SILVERBEECH due Nov. 15 M.S. SILVERMAPLE due Dec. 13 2l M.S. SILVERBELLE due Jan. 4 19 PACIFIC -JAVA618 words
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Miscellaneous717 1928-10-27 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pshang, 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 6717 words
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Miscellaneous719 1928-10-27 16 SHIPPING NOTES. At 7 p.m. or Monday, November sth., experiments will be made m the sending of coloured flashes, flares and illuminating cartridges from Pulau Brani. Should the weather not be fine on this night, the experiment will take place on a later date. Masters of vessels arriving or leaving719 words
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Article729 1928-10-27 17 Echo Signals Nuisance. Not once, but two and one-half times, do modern short radio wa\es circle the -globe according to a study made by Dr- A. Hoyt Taylor, superintendent of the Bellevue Naval Research Laboratory. An informative interview with Dr. Taylor is reported m the729 words
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Article206 1928-10-27 17 Made of nickel silver, the wireless knife contains a stripper for insulated wire, two spanneis, a screwdriver, file, blade, and a measure. It is a useful knife for anybody who understands the manipulation of a wireless set, and can be bought for 6s. 6dAnother good knife, seen206 words
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Article398 1928-10-27 17 The vagaries of short-wave wireless are never-ending, says last Saturday's Malay Mail. Last night between six and seven o'clock Doebritz, AKF (67.65 metres), gave an excellent programme of operatic music which was heard at good loud-speaker strength marred by very fierce atmospherics. About 20 metres lower, beween398 words
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Article274 1928-10-27 17 PHOTO-TELEPHON Y. The Enterprise of the Scotsman. By means of the Photo Telegraph, the invention of a Frenchman, M. Edouard Belin. we are now able to transmit photographs by telephone wire from our London office to our main office m Edinburgh, says the Scotsman, the great Scottish newspaper, thus virtually274 words
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Article86 1928-10-27 17 An Oxford man, Mr. Hugh Lawley, has patented a four-valve receiving set built into a miniature grandfather clock, which, for this reason, will be known as the "Oxford .Granny set." The upper portion has an eight-hour clock movement, with open fretwork face behind which is a super-conetype86 words
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Article92 1928-10-27 17 A Sumatra correspondent writes to the Times of Malaya with reference to broadcasting: "I find when working on short wave sets covering a wave band of between 10 and 70 metres that atmospherics begin at 60 metres and are tolerable up to 70, except, of course, where there a local92 words
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Article766 1928-10-27 17 Short Wave Programmes. We give to-day the first of our weekly reports on the reception of various shortwave programmes m Malaya. Although m this article we start with the programme received on Monday last, m our next and succeeding reports we shall regard the weed: as766 words
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82 1928-10-27 17 A Six-Hour Conversation. On Wednesday last week, writes our Java correspondent, experiments were made with the new telephony sender at Sydney. Twoway conversations were carried out between Bandoeng and Sydney for six hours, the connection being excellent. Sydney also succeeded m getting New York on the 'phone82 words
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Advertisement768 1928-10-27 17 (HARITi CROSSWORDS (X)lffl_rmoN NO. 81. $750 m Prizes ,#ill bs paid to the successful competitors m this competition. Ist Prize $450, 2nd Prize $300. From the profits of the competition 50 per cent will be handed to "POPPY DAY FUND." ,lv.- rsss. ad ssjr. I J F 7 I' B768 words
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Advertisement153 1928-10-27 17 dud ftrescription I H m I* you are a sufferer from 1 I —W Eczema, Ringworm, Sores, MaTW Itching Eruptions, Rashes. U or any form of skin disease I use D.D.D. Prescription. Just k I a few drops of this marvellous I lotion and you have instant relief. I Irritation153 words
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Article1326 1928-10-27 18 COST OF THE SHANTUNG TROOPS. Tanaka Policy Criticised. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Yokohama, Sept. 27. With the Cabinet, at its weekly meeting last Friday, appropriating another Yen 14,--240,000 for the maintenance of Japan's troops m Shantung, the cost of despatching, maintaining and partly recalling Japanese forces to1,326 words
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Advertisement379 1928-10-27 18 r__^i___M_l^_i mffliML u_k_. H_l H _^af VMn^^6!n ANNOUNCEMENT V Hj^^p^— AFFECTING WINCARNIS AND FOC7 9 On account of Qm real excellence of the Wine used m WinW _L_^ carnis, and apart from the well-kntnvn medical properties m ßß which have justly made it the most r commended m the fkiyt.379 words
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Advertisement329 1928-10-27 18 M^L\ BaaW *Wz*%mW The Dust Peri! a With the dust you inhale mi Flaw. a. of dangerous germs, which colonies ot dust. the cause of many disease** rernis before disia- SS w,,h 9otm Take a Formamint-tablet when. arc m dusty places. Pormaa Tke sa_Te .'lata destroy the germs m mouth329 words
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Article224 1928-10-27 19 Sinpapore. Oct. 2."i. Rubber.— During the period order review the market has been quiet and the slight day to day variation m prices leaves Ixmdon J ltd easier at X-fcd, and New York down cent jrold at 18% cents gold. The local market, however, is unchanged on224 words
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Article102 1928-10-27 19 MACPH AIL'S SHARE LIST. Yesterday's Alterations. Or!. 26th., Closing; Trices. Buyer* Sellers. Kuchai (.!> lJtl\* i.70 Malayan Conn. < 7 Potalin^r 4.97 a 6.07% Raja IVraks M 00 Rantau Ord. (SI) t.81% U46 South Taipinpr 48 51 Sunjrei Ways B.M 148 Burmah Malays 4.{« 3d 44s M Idris <')s) 1102 words
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901 1928-10-27 19 FRASER CO.. EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. trtiDAr". Oil. 26th. 1928 Buyers Sellers. Asam Kumbang (f) 46s 6d 47s 6d Bangrin Tin 44s 44s 9d Batang Padanjr ($1) 50 5o Batu Caves 1.50 IM Bukit Arang (75) 1.05 1.10 prem. Burmah Malaya (£> 42s fid 45s Chenderiang Ins 6d 16s 6d901 words
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Article64 1928-10-27 19 October Bank 4 m.s 4 Ml Bank demand gjg 31-32 Private credits I mum. 2 4 19 32 New York, demand 66"** Credits M iy* s*f'; France, demand 144 ft India, T.T. Hong Kong, demand \o'\ p.c. Dis. Yokohama, demand 11 7 S: Java demand 140"\t Bangkok, demand 8064 words
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Article200 1928-10-27 19 October tS. Tin 12i Ton- 1110% Gambier IV* Pepper White 101 Pepper Black 68 Flake Tapioca B*4 Pearl Sago SmiU; "«4 Copra Sundried 10.20 Rice Liang Hin Cha:. Mark Red Eagle (Ne** r) 330 Rice, Siam old No. 1. 330 Rice, Rangoon Bintan 260 Rice. Rangoon Sioka 256 Rice.200 words
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Article56 1928-10-27 19 October 26th.. 12 oYhnk noon. R.S S. equal to Standard. Q CF. Spot 90 :ii»-- 4 Standard U.S.S. Spot 'iO"-., 9*% mi Tender Nor-Dee. io\ 30- 2 Jaa-Mar. 9*% 89% Ton Market] Quiet. llf it (aide: London Spot >heet i 18*194. pel lb. New Vers56 words
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Article203 1928-10-27 19 Singapore, Oct. 26. There has l*een no change either m sentiment or price during the past week, and business continues on a small scale, the tone of the market remaining steady, with rubber offered at current quotations being readily taken up. Lower grades of Crepe and203 words
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Article105 1928-10-27 19 Latest London Reports. IFRKK PKKSS SKKVICK. COPYRIGHT.! London, <Ht. 2«. There has been a fair amount of quiet enquiry m the rubber share market. Bajoe Kidoel Co. has declared a dividend of five per cent.. Tangoel seven per cent.. The Rubber Trust five i>or cent., and Sungei Buaya105 words
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Article251 1928-10-27 19 ROSE MACPH AIL CO' S REPORT. Singapore. Oct. 19. Rubber. London S IS 16d 1/194 up Local 10*14 cents. Tin. London i_l9 12s Od Ba up. Lscal $***** for 12f> tons. Mining. Steady. Klang Rivei 8.95 3.75, Petaling 4.95. 5.05 ex div., Malaya Consols. 07 99, North Taiping K4 80,251 words
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Article210 1928-10-27 19 Singapore. Oct. 26. There has been very little doing and tin Commodity Market is easy waiting pati ently for the demise of Restriction. ValttSi have held very well considering im* MSSII business passing, a condition attributed I the reserve of sellers. The selling power ahead seems to have210 words
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Article229 1928-10-27 19 mail H r__ ,M *t the Xorti. Borneo ham ber of Commerce held m the •>9th TK r* ,Ub n Saturi, »*v S-Ptcmbe, -Jtn Ihe Committee considered the report North n S 0t M, MilUt> ■>>" the ftj__ ,anter Association, and a general discussion took place229 words
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Advertisement404 1928-10-27 19 ASSETS OVER $8,000,000 ASSURANCE IN lOKCE OVER ?WO.oOo mm THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27 OM Jewry B£ The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies404 words
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Advertisement380 1928-10-27 19 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRAIJA AND CHINA. Incorporated m England by Royal Charter. Paid up Capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000.000 Reserve Fund 4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 3,000,000 Head Office: 38, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. Agencies snd Branches. Alor Star lloilo Tengkah Amntsai Ipoh (Bhuket). Bangkok Karachi380 words
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Advertisement311 1928-10-27 19 BANKING, HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporsted 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 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIPECTORS. A. H. Compton, Eaq., Chairman. N. S. Brown, Esq., Deputy Chairman. Hon. Mr.311 words
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Advertisement38 1928-10-27 19 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 floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.38 words
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Article2486 1928-10-27 20 I VICTORIA THEATRE J PACKED TO THE DOORS, j AU Resolutions Carried. The resolutions (1) supporting the Unofficial members of the Legislative Council m their view that under the law as it row stands this Colony is liable to contribute to local defence only and that the law2,486 words
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Article576 1928-10-27 20 THE NOVEMBER MEETING. Matters of Interest. Work for the November three day meeting, which takes place on Novemoer 10th, llth and 17th .is proceeding steadily and as the meeting is restricted as regards entries the number of candidates worked il not as large as usual and the exercise576 words
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Article46 1928-10-27 20 Mr. Inder Singh. Assistant Master. Govt. English School. Batu Gajah. has been awarded a Commendation Certificate by Mr. T. F. Cooke, 0.8.E.. Superintendent of Police. Ferozepore, Punjap. for giving useful help to the Police while Mr. Inder Singh was m India during long leave recently T.O.M.46 words
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Article223 1928-10-27 20 TO-DAY'S FIXTURES IN THE LEAGUES. Leaders at Home. The following games will be played m the Home leagues to-day: Division I. Arsenal vs. Liverpool, Birmingham vs. Aston Villa. Blackburn vs. West Ham, Bolton vs. Sheffield U., Derby C. vs. Burnley, Everton vs. Leeds U., Huddersfield vs. Manchester U.,223 words
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Article10 1928-10-27 20 Scotland play Wales at Bros Park. Glasgew to-day.10 words
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Article210 1928-10-27 20 S.C.C. vs. United Services To-day. The S.C.C. will have pretty well their stiongest XV out this afternoon for then match against the United Services on the Padang. This will be the second match i etween them; the meeting a fortnight ago was a splendid struggle m which 16 points210 words
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Article67 1928-10-27 20 Exhibilion Match at Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club To-day. Miss Akhurst and Miss Bickerton. the Australian lawn tennis players, are to play their first n ateh here this afternoon at the ladies' Lawn Tennis Club. The match will be a doubles between Miss Akhurst and Clerc and Miss Bickerton67 words
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Article33 1928-10-27 20 YESTERDAY'S RESULTS. Championship. Semi- Final. W. A. Balhetchet beat C. Peterson 11 9, 6—l. Single Handicap "A." Semi-Final. S. L. Oehlers beat N. E. Ess, B—6.8 6. 6 4.33 words
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Article44 1928-10-27 20 On the Padang yesterday an S.C.C. XI drew witt the R.A. 2—2. The following are the results of matches played by teams from the Duke's during the week:— Battn. 1, V.M.C.A., 1; Battn. 2, Boustead's 1; No. 3 Company 4, S.R.C. nil.44 words
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Article23 1928-10-27 20 Pte. J. Milnes of the Duke's is suspended from all sport for one month for striking an opponent on the field of play.23 words
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Article59 1928-10-27 20 Programme of Drills up to and for Sunday, October 28th. Saturday 2.30 p.m., Bukit Timah, All Units-Casuals, Classification (Full Course). Farrer Range, All Units-Casuals, Classification (Abridged Course). Sunday 7.30 a.m., Bukit Timah, All Units Casuals, Classification (Full Course). 1.30 p.m. Bukit Timah, Chinese Company, Spoon Shoot. 7.3059 words
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