The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 1 December 1928
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Title Section12 1928-12-01 1 Singapore Free Press H CENtS. SINGAPORE, SATUSDrr, DECEMBER 1, 192& NO. 12,58112 words
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Article1093 1928-12-01 1 ij'lirqit.'d tigimt humi>ir< n,,»tri t9i tirrcgo Readers will rejoice with the Topic ist that the wtek-end finds us with a less fearful outlook as regards the Kind's health, and whilst the progress of the indisposition may still fluctuate there is legitimate ground for expecting that His1,093 words
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Advertisement273 1928-12-01 1 WING LOONO. THK KFCOCNISED HOUSE for R rKO! FAN TROPICAL SUITS. 32, UldH STREET. j Raffles Hotelf McGuire's Little Symphonic PROGRAMME FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2nd > < AT 9.15 p.m. overture LX ROI LA DIT L Delibes 4 I 1 Own >' LA TOSCA Puccini JL j I INTERVAL. BANDANNA273 words
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Advertisement258 1928-12-01 1 wC "in—cU rmmmmt Htm whmrm LOTOL U used. Ol 4" fOR^IiLiNSECT PESTS v( r| V i i J/ V\ Vk cooKnadattms. X rn^^^r lft j THg^STOAV THAT~SLAVS I (f i/ Mb^AII VEAMHa^fIBJBj Jx Will nut harm Walls, Clothes, or l\ Fabrics. Evaporates and leaves (jf «f no stain. ,\m \j^258 words
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Advertisement376 1928-12-01 1 THE DAY'S NEWS. Whilst there is no great difference m the reports as to the King's health he i is gaining a little more rett and a more hopeful feeling prevails Page 11. It is believed the Duke of Gloucester has not heard of His Majesty's illness and may not376 words
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Advertisement14 1928-12-01 1 WING LOONG. FOR HIGH CLACS TAILORING. Style, Cut and Finish Guaranteed. 32, HIGH STREET.14 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous197 1928-12-01 1 THE WEEK. Sattt rdu if, Deceihbc r ]»t. Hiph Water, |J a.m.. 8.X.. 0.14 p.m.. 93. Grand Ballet Theatre 9.13. Rupby: B.V.C. vs. Services, S.C.C. Sunday, '2n>f. Hiph Water. 2.4 n.m.. S.-.. 1.4 p.m.. V.o. Swimminp Club Championship; 120 yds; 11 n.m. Mini da v, 3rd. Hiph Water. 3.6 a.m..197 words
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Advertisement546 1928-12-01 2 MADAM KFJ VEY'S CHILDREN'S FAKCY DRESS BALL. Friday, Dec. 14, at 5 pjn. From afire 3 years to 16 at the ADELPHI HOTEL where the children will meet FATHER CHRISTMAS. Lucky Dips for all the Children. HANDSOME PRIZES. given for the best and most original costumes by HARRY WILLIES. Admission546 words
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Advertisement380 1928-12-01 2 VICTORIA TIKATRE DECEMBER 3rd. TO Bth. AT 9.30 P.M. Wilbur s Blackbirds 18 Coloured Artists m the Latest and Most Up-to-Date Jazz, Harmony, Syncopation. Revues, Dances, etc. and Old Plantation Melodies and Negro Spirituals. Dec. 3rd. 4th.— "The Minstrel Revue/ Dec. sth. 6th.— 4< Vaudeville.** Dec. 7th Bth.— "Cabaret/' Booking380 words
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Advertisement110 1928-12-01 2 1 ALHAMBRA p fe 1 (Tv Ch«ng Kee and Co., Ltd.. PrcrinJ!^ SEASON COMMENCING NOVEMBK): i <ftc Second Show at 9 p i rHI? LATEST EMPIRE NEWS IMETROPOLIS 1 UFA SUPER-PRODUCTION. I An unique masterpiece of the screen, totally di«er,nt I ftf anything you have ever seen. erM)f fr In110 words
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Miscellaneous598 1928-12-01 2 CHURCH SERVICES. ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRA!.. IST SUNDAY IX ADVENT. 3 NX Holy Communion. I T. 15 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) and :».I5 f.rn. Matins and Holy Communion. 1 p.m. Confirmation. ">..' M) d.'v. Evinaoi:*; < Choral > and Sermon. s;r. MATTHEW"! CHURCH. "> a.ir.. Holy Communion. ST. CHRISTOPHERS. Johore Kahru.598 words
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Article478 1928-12-01 3 Buck Jones Wants a Job. (By Mollie Merrick for the Free Press and the North American Newspaper Alliance]. The following notes which Misn Mollie Merrick contributes from Los Angeles on personalities and developments m film land should prove of considerable interest to local film-goers. Films478 words
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Article192 1928-12-01 3 Portuguese Government's Regrets. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Nov. 27. J In regard to the severe sentence inflicted on Mr. Brewer, a mercantile marine officer at Loanda. Sir Austen Chamberlain stated m the House of Commons that the Portuguese Government had considered the representations made by the192 words
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Article84 1928-12-01 3 [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby. Nov. 27. The Air Ministry announces that Lord Thomson sailed m the Majestic to-day for the United States, where he will represent the Air Ministry at the International Conference on Civil Aeronautics, which is to be held m Washington from December 12th.84 words
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Article51 1928-12-01 3 [Reuter's Service.] New York. Nov. 29. The death has occurred of Admiral Frank Fletcher, ex-Commander-in-Chief of the Atlantic Fleet, who occupied Vera Cruz m April 1914. He invented the Fletcher breech mechanism and gun mounts and was a member of the Council of National Defence during the51 words
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Article29 1928-12-01 3 [Reuter's Service.] San Jose, Costa Rica, Nov. 29. Mr. Hoover arrived here and was entertained by President Viquea ajid heartily welcomed by the public.29 words
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Advertisement204 1928-12-01 3 PRIME FRESI I BEEF And LAMB You may be x disappointed if you don't PHONE 3500 I FRESH FOOD And Refrigerating Co., Limited. 233-5 Orchard Rd. YAP HENG HIGH CLASS SHOEMAKERS No. 22 and 23 Queen Street, Singapore, Telephone 3434 GREAT ANNUAL SALE FOR CHRISTMAS FROM DECEMBER Ist. TO 15th.204 words
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Advertisement311 1928-12-01 3 J^^«^^^BJi^R*- FROM all over the world comes E proof that "LION" PACKING is a master product constructed I to mechanical perfection, of British material for a long- life of faithful service. Always specify "LION." Look for "The Thin Red Line. Refuse all Imitations. Please consult us whatever your Packing or311 words
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Article870 1928-12-01 4 MEN'S SYMPATHY WITH MACHINERY. Gift Which Time Will Supply by THE HON. MRS. VICTOR BRUCE. [Special to the Free Press.] Each one of us must, among our own personal friends, know people of whom it is true to say that "they will never make good drivers." Others possess870 words
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Article105 1928-12-01 4 Lord Rot her mere's Gift to Dormoch. What is perhaps a unique experience for any town m Great Britain has just befallen the ancient and royal borough of Dornoch, which recently conferred its freedom upon the Duke of Sutherland and Viscount Rothermere. The town, which is105 words
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Advertisement472 1928-12-01 4 i KREMENTZ QAVB TOO mad lonhalwifi^ ftafcyn out CM&7 bo^. wlHtti lodngtfaem. N*fchtrtte* 1 flOf tt*> lartll <|sjms^S» i Qmml 4«ml 1 «AR lilt i WASSIAMUUAttQMUULfeCQI I i if 3 Begin the Cuticura Habit Early In Life For more than two generations Cuticura Soap has been the favorite for nursery,472 words
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Advertisement180 1928-12-01 4 Efl if f 1 I• r H° W lonß >OUr tNn v last and **how much the\ cos! you. d, >^ pends very K reatlv up« n th*. quality of the tubes you use. year Tubes are an important factor m all tyre economy, because the\ take a full volume180 words
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Article918 1928-12-01 5 THRILLING SCENES ON THE THAMES. Girl Competitor. A score of high-speed outboard motorboats began a race over the choppy mistcovered waters of the Thames from West- 1 minster to Kew and back. Only six finished I Thrilling things happened. The boat driven! by Mr. V. B. Burgoyne reared918 words
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Article20 1928-12-01 5 Solicitor at Willesden: Why do you suppose this large crowd had assembled? Man: Because it was just on "opening time."20 words
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Article332 1928-12-01 5 Gold Medal Contests. Although the Brooklands track does not clo&e for its regular winter repairs tor another fortnight yet, the last meeting of the season was held to-day, writes the Brooklands correspondent of the Evening News. It was not a race-meeting, but the annual high-speed trial332 words
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Article421 1928-12-01 5 "I Would Rather See People Buy Cars." "I would like to see a great deal of money diverted from drinking: to the purchase of cars," declared Sir William Joynson-Hicks (the Home Secretary), replying to a deputation at tht- Home Office to-day from the National Commercial421 words
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Article126 1928-12-01 5 Capt. Campbell's Advice to Drivers Who Feel Sleepy. Most motorists have experienced at one time or another the difficulty of keeping awake at the wheel when one is, very sleepy. Captain Malcolm Campbell has suggested that the only thing to do is to get out and126 words
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Article170 1928-12-01 5 Captain E. G. Fairholme, chief sec. clary of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, recently cailnl attention to the danger of carrying do*^ < n the rear seats of open cars. "The other day a dog was thrown from the back seat170 words
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Advertisement47 1928-12-01 5 f id /$2,495\ BORNEO MOTORS LTD. I (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements). I SINGAPORE. I I ECONOMICAL i I MOTORING! RENAULT 1 I QOQ I 40 Miles per Gallon. 9-H.P.— Tax $32. X Five Seat Accommodation. |t DELIVERY DECEMBER fGuthrie^Co., LtdJ ;> "el. 317 i 15 Grange Road,47 words
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Advertisement228 1928-12-01 5 I Steel is the strength of brid- Quick-acting, four-wheel Lj| sr^s and battleships, great brakes give positive braking ly *k manufacturing machines control under all conditions. \i and modern automobile jl 1, bodies. Ford steel bodies Ease of handling, power, T combine light weight with speed, acceleration and ex- ,P228 words
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Article859 1928-12-01 6 I Revelations Show Need for Reform. I DANGERS OF HOME DOCTORING, c >_ v 1 5 f [Special to the Free Press J I He insist that a man who possesses /.arms shall have a license, and although tr.. restriction does not prevent holders of v^apons859 words
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Article521 1928-12-01 6 The Prince of Wales's College at Achiiiiula. on the (iold Coast, the foundation etane of which the Prince laid m 1024. durNUJ his West African visit, will be open m all its departments, which mnxe irom kindergarten to a teachers' training station, m January next. During the the l-ast521 words
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Article253 1928-12-01 6 The hospitals of London continue to pay their way. That is the jrist of the statistical report which has been published this week by Khitf Edward's Hospital Fttcd. Notwithstanding- the burden of taxation an«i the circumstances which have !ia:..reied both trade and industry during the past253 words
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Article107 1928-12-01 6 Autumn dkler-nMktag is now m full •Wiftg m the West Of England, where i aimers, m tHew days of ajrrfcultvnA depression ar, paying increasing attention toi the production of what ha- become a profitable Bide Hut. The popularity of colonia? frmt for fating purposes has brought about107 words
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Article81 1928-12-01 6 A wife complained at Wood Green Police Court recently that her husband had not kissed her once for seven years. The Magistrate (Mr. Bell): Many men do not kiss their wives. The Wife's Solicitor: Then they should be ashamed of themselves 'if they are younsr. Mr. Bell:81 words
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Article463 1928-12-01 6 Gramophone Studio Tragedy. This is the confession of the man who spoilt perfection, the tragedy of a man who did his best but failed, whoso strength was broken by the erhost of his own lack of mercy. There had come together m the King>way Hall the mi*jht463 words
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Article67 1928-12-01 6 "Is it becoming to me?" asked she. as she paiaded m the costume of one hundred years ago before the man who is not her lord and master, but is her husband. "Yes, m> dear," said he, meekly. "Don't you wish P could dress this way all the timer' she67 words
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Article358 1928-12-01 6 Actress Friends at Hotel Party The following statement concerning Mrs ifcPhet son's meetings m London with Mis.Fallulah Bankheau and other Stage people was to me by Mrs. McPberson to-day writes the Glasgow- correspondent of the Daily Express m mail week. Mis. McPheison typed and nigned the ■latement m358 words
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Article126 1928-12-01 6 Aloy.sius Horn, the old Ivory Com»t trader, made- famous by hi.< bookn of reminfecences, has arrived hack m South Africa In an interview he -said that h*- had <-tijoyed his visits »<• England and America He had been v;iy much surprised l>y the ptiflllMl made by America m126 words
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Article60 1928-12-01 6 "I can see by your face you don't believe me," a woman told Mr. Registrar Friend at Clerkenwell County Court. "Why do you say that?" he asked "I can see it by your face." replied the woman. The Retfi.strar: Then I must be a very60 words
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Article301 1928-12-01 6 Crowd Enjoyed Sport. r\»lice-Con*tahle Ramrir, the *X" l»i\i*i*n, Metropoiitaa PoUee, was awarded the Ileeision at the end of the six-round bout •etween him and Viscount Knebworth al Iford Skatini.- Rink on Oct. 22. A crowd of several thousand people gave -<»«J Kr.ebworth a hearty cheer when h«301 words
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141 1928-12-01 6 "She i* not m> irift A aw n t m the liv< couple which lia.l heen kr|H v \\a- ivv<al»<| m .1 I umfcifl Albtfl Leiftli Mr.i.-in. II"'-' 1 applied t>> ihe p«l fi.<it! n ehame an order to m I Tht- rlerk wid141 words
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Article49 1928-12-01 6 TW mm cpuin EckermJey, ii on* who havr m ivc-i ru >.'■ a Nflkr phux m frum its skip,,, I sivo skill at the »iek.M pair of hun.l- m tl been kaown to b»»« He <li,l n--l pI«J season, but ull of time t" |l( 1 149 words
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Article739 1928-12-01 6 H?w to Dance the Yale Blues. 1 1 j i DON'T JUMP AND WRIGGLE j v.is M^nltman.-^peclal to the Free P)^. ss 1 5 a*a«n it is *«H poSaT* thl >*•*' where "finish" coun£X U a d To dance it merely eIT X eat deaL dull indeed;739 words
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Article1033 1928-12-01 6 Prelim WhicMwaih a j ojution FACTORS WHICH FORBID GOOD P.'.H. J > [By A. Dorrell. (Aston Villa and England). Special to tl i For years there hat< hwn an argument as to what is wrong- with football. Th '.c have )w?en all kinds of answers. Some1,033 words
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Article1052 1928-12-01 7 THE POWER OF THE GOSPELS. What They Imply. The Rev. L. B. Ashby, Rector of Dickieburgh, m the Morning Post writes: The occurrence of St. Luke's Day turns our minds back to the Evangelists and their Gospels, of which he wrote the longest and fullest, making1,052 words
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Advertisement108 1928-12-01 7 socoSrfJ (Pronounced SO CO NY) X ii«;htmkdiumoil jHiHUIHi| gear oil MKDII'M OIL J|UWMjjM Ml GEAR COMPOUND ||i !V li:\ lIKAVY OIL K^J^H Ifl AUTO-SPRING OIL EVERYTHING YOU NEED X Your Car Deserves "Socony" 1 CONSULT THE CHART. 11l i— V STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF NEW YORK jj (Incorporated m U.S.A.)108 words
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Advertisement452 1928-12-01 7 f| It PaysTo Buy Genuine ]i I T7VEREADY Unit Cells H£~^^^^^^f^^fc jungles, always selects H \_j are built especially Wfy&^&^^T^ Eveready Unit Cells. H to withstand all climatic 1 a i I iTT 11 Ilfl Khl Always insist upon S conditions. Heat or cold Ifl M t? j i t452 words
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Article516 1928-12-01 8 MEASURES TO RELIEVE DESTITUTION. Water at" a Premium. In view of the high level at which prices ot rue now stand and the ever strengthening tendency to soar even higher, this condition of things being directly brought about through the failure ci the autumn rice crop516 words
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Article426 1928-12-01 8 "Uncomfortable to feel Superior." Cambridge. Mr. William Francis Hare to give the twenty-two-year-old Viscount Ennismore ♦he name by which he now wishes to be known has been caused some embarrassment by the announcement of his decision to divest himself of his courtesy title, says a426 words
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Advertisement781 1928-12-01 8 notices. SELANGOR TURF CLUB. AMATEUR RACE MEETING. Thursday and Saturday, the 6th. and Bth. December, 1928. Two handicaps for second Class Hone.. Two divided handicaps for third Class Horses. Two handicaps for first Class Ponies. Two divided HANDICAPS for second Class Ponies. FIRST RACE:— At 2.30 p.m. on Thursday and781 words
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Advertisement236 1928-12-01 8 I 1 A m^^ m S™*\\ 111 _r%_l J i I Concessionaires for Malaya I IT AL ASIA LTD. Singapore, Penang, Ipoh. Kuala Lumpur and Malacca. Builds up Strength l=^^Sttr Children are peculiarly susceptible to the soothir.g and i tonic influence ot Angier's Emulsion, and rapidly im- prove under its236 words
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Advertisement150 1928-12-01 8 I X-> i VJ H! I -TJTOUR BABY'S future good JL health and happiness depends I upon your choice of his food m infancy. f The right food for your Baby is I Glaxo, which has been used to rear i I successfully the children of 5 Royal 1 Nurseries.150 words
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Article133 1928-12-01 9 •Spinster of 44 who said she was 33. The high heels of her shoes were blamed for the death of Miss Sylvia Saunders, head attendant of the boys' department at the Ilolborn Schools. London-road, MiUham. Miss Saundtrs fell down a flight of stairs as she was returning133 words
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Article, Illustration1461 1928-12-01 9 THE ENGLISH TEAM THAT IS NOW MEETING AUSTRALIA IN THE FIRST TEST MATCH AT BRISBANE. Special Photographs a»a Pen Portraits of the Players A. 1\ F. CHAPMAN (Kent) _>*, the vi i:n-est captain England ever had against Australia m l^J, a^ain leads the team. He1,461 words
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Article51 1928-12-01 9 Tl\e Government Health Office givt-s repairs for the week ended November 24th. Pcnanj* Hill < 2.100 feet), average mean adc temperature 71.06 dejr. F. Total evaporation .374 inch, rainfall IJM inches. Taipiny Hill {'A. 500 feet), average mean shade temperature 70.67 dejf. F. evaporation .228 inch, rainfall51 words
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Article118 1928-12-01 9 [Router's Service.} Washington, Nov. 30. Well-informed circles do not expect Mr. Baldwin to reply to Mr. Britten's proposal for joint meeting m Canada to discuss equality of sea-power between Great Britain and the United States. It is officially announced that Washington does not take Mr.118 words
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Article62 1928-12-01 9 Tribes Resent Reforms. [Reuters Serviced Peshawar, N»v. 30. Tht> Dakka Jellalahad road has been re-'-penrd. Afghan officials however, do not I guarantee the safety of caravans. Mullah Chaknaur is negotiating on behalf of the Shinwaris. demanding the suspension of "westernising* reforms, which were mainly responsible for the outbreak.62 words
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Article47 1928-12-01 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, Nov. 29. The House of Commons has approved by 280 to IIV2 the financial resolution m connection with the Local Government Bill. The additional cost to the Exchequer m the !ir.«t year above £16.000,000 grants hitherto made', will be 31, 000,000.47 words
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Article113 1928-12-01 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, Nov. 29. The Chancellor of the Exchequer announces that the £500,000 presented to the treasury by Lord Inchcape minus death duties have been placed m the hands of trustees. The trust is to be knwn as the Elsie Mackay Fund. The Chancellor113 words
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Article62 1928-12-01 9 Many Injured. [Reuter's Snvice.] I. nek now, Nov. 29. The police used firearms here to disperse an unlicensed procession of demonstrators m connection with the arrival of the Simon Commission. Several persons were injured including Jawahar Lai, Secretary of the National Congress, Pundit Motilal Nehru's son and62 words
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Article62 1928-12-01 9 Committee to Take Evidence m Madras. The Age of Consent Committee will arrive m Madras to-morrow and will commence their sittings m the afternoon. They have examined so far 170 witnesses orally, m the Punjab, the North-West Frontier, and Bombay (including Sind). A large number62 words
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Article108 1928-12-01 9 Partnership m London Circus. Meh mi Mowbray. Major Carlos Clarke, one of the most popular figures m Leicestershire hunting circles, and a personal friend of the Priut i of Wales and of the Duke of Gloucester, is going into partnership with Mr. Gordon Bostock m organising108 words
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Article87 1928-12-01 9 Three times this year unsuccessful attempts have l>een made to rob the tnasury at Savalmvi. Cnfortunately the criminal*-' have escaped c-h time. The last occasion was about 9 p.m. on the 2nd in=t. Three men, armed with knives and revolvers, at tacked the gendarme on duty. He promptly87 words
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Article29 1928-12-01 9 Los Angeles, Nov. 21. John Barrymoiv, famed as a screen star, has announced his engagement to the film star. Dolores Cos-tello. Barrymore has twic previously married.29 words
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Article30 1928-12-01 9 Saturday, 2.:*0 p.m. Bukit Timah Range, Malay Company Casuals. 2.30 p.m. Farrer Range, Units S.V.C. Sunday, 7.30 a.m.— Bukit Timah Range, Malay Company. 2.30 p.m. Farrer Range,30 words
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Article147 1928-12-01 9 City Traffic Triangle Stili Goes On. Nothing has yet been done about abolishing- the vexatious one-way traffic system at the Mansion House. The system was put on m April last M an experiment for three months. Long before that period elapsed it had been pronounced a failure147 words
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Article64 1928-12-01 9 Early M Sunday morning Nov. iMh. th<Bangkok polite came upon a Chines*', badly stabbed m six places, m a bush on the < ha<» Gamrob road ofF the PlabplajftJ road. He was moaning with pain. Two other Chinese issuing from the scene were promptly taken into64 words
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Advertisement336 1928-12-01 9 BUSINESS CARDS. OS\ FLOWER SHCHPi (»rvh»r«< I'm.hl. Til«l»hom- 2990. > |Ml N Vw \V:ui (.KERTTNOb\ rtBSH HRISTMAB TREES. PKEFEK ITKE GOLDBOTTLE" BEER 1 TOHARMH I. CHEMICAL BEER. [J MEMORIALS. I dNGAPORI (ASKET CO. NOW MENTAL MASONS. g r.l.phnm- No. 75. TO LET. r; StfMt Apply MEYER I Flour. No. !<H336 words
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Advertisement304 1928-12-01 9 VIROL the food for GROWTH Growing children im-jil \iroL It huiUls st.iiiiin.i and enrictai tin )»I«hk1. lor Virol is mhhtifu.illv ihiLmcid food containing just tho-;r food element* which are necessary to healthy growth and development. Ami it is *t digestible that «'\«-i» <lclifau: and invalid rhililrt n cm absorb it304 words
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Article28 1928-12-01 10 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTH. CLARKE.- At the Xursinp Home. Syeis Road. Kuala Lumpur, on November "JS, to Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Clarko. Bukit Tunujru Estate. Banpri, a daughter.28 words
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798 1928-12-01 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS SIR LAURENCE'S RETROSPECT. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 1. 1928. Sir Laurence Guillemard's foreword to Mr. P. C. Coote's Malayan Trade Annual is a particularly interesting one because it is the opinion of one who came here entirely inexperienced m Colonial Administration, had to administer, for a time at any798 words
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Article386 1928-12-01 10 Warder S. Wright has been appointed to act as Gaoler at Muar. Wednesday, the 2nd of January, has beer, appointed a Bank holiday. Mr. B. W. Elles assumed duty as Resident Councillor. Malacca, on Nov. 16th. Mr. G. F. Jackson is appointed auditor Harbour Board accounts vice Mr. W. A386 words
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Article1110 1928-12-01 10 LAST NIGHTS ST. ANDREWS CELEBRATIONS. A Jovial Gathering. Some Scot well versed m his national songs had found the following appropriate stanza to gia-e the cover of the menu card at the St. Andrew's night dinner at the Ruvor.e Hotel last evening when fiv- hundred and fow teen1,110 words
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Article186 1928-12-01 10 KUALA UMI'iR v UR CHARGE. hi Tamil Assault a!>) [From OltOwl ""r. p,,nd,nt.l In the Polire X"'!'.K Eni was charged on VHn <b First Magistrate mm (another Chin. *h,, m n .T ne beat to deaih at S, ua)nt)lJt allf H It will be n-caM.,l th,, a ing186 words
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50 1928-12-01 10 [From Our Own ConvspninL] Pmmbx, :i» St. Andrews celebration imhMo the customary ball at the PtfUMg t M Tho Chieftain U ti. Grant if, l th. and quests invite.) numhei ovn died. To irwi the ruffffvr match w: ed and <>n Sumi.iv t h.- gol50 words
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Article61 1928-12-01 10 LATEST Rl BHKR \N|) TIN PRICES. [FREE PRESS BERVK V COPYRIGHT] London. Nov. .'UK I p.m. Messrs. Lewis. Lazarus ami v M notify to-day's tin prices m follow: Spot £289 14 (up 9 16). hi ward £288.4.9 (up 1-Vi Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber prid follow61 words
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Article170 1928-12-01 10 By arrangement with ih<' Ka>t< si«.n Tttoyraph Company l.mntcl. hn-tnu> irrt'etinp tfU-^iam- MMmiwd Gntt 1 tain and Northern Inland, thr In State. Australia. <:in;i.i;i. Sold West Africa. India, othei |>;»rt- th l tish Empire, China md th.- I i of America, will be WtC9fU4 i telejrraph office170 words
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Advertisement252 1928-12-01 10 I THE CONNOISSEUR COM ES TO CALDBECK'S:' 1 "LIGHT OR DARK." I^^^^^^_J n) s ■■■;■.:.•>■■ >•_■■. I IV :1 I THE DRINK FOR EVERY K^V i I CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD. p] (/«oorporuc«<i under tfce ComponifV O«-W»nance« o/ flonp Koi»y). g SINGAPORE. n"i" ii'l X BY SPECIAL A. J&O APPOINTMENT252 words
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Advertisement69 1928-12-01 10 I California's |oHOIOESX|| |j FRUITS AND j r 1 VEGETABLES jJDEL MONTE! i PYJAMAS iin |j]j Smartness and Comfort are combined m V. the easy fitting, but uell cut, pyjama > ««if« produced m my ou'n workroom. )(jj A good selection of materials araifable. T..T S H. B. WINTER, 169 words
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Advertisement14 1928-12-01 10 III! To-day's Feature. ill] v HOW TO BECOME A PERFECT DANCER fill nil mi14 words
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Article232 1928-12-01 11 \SOTIIKR QUIET DAY. nuke of (iloucester's Plans. [ftrutcr*! Service.] London, Nov. 29. ;h.- Kirn; had a quiet Otht-.wisf condition: London. Nov. 29. th»- Duk- of Gloucester r iit >vt r i the message -ent him illness; no message r ha- 1 revived m London from gardi hi.-,232 words
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Article229 1928-12-01 11 flritwl R:i<l:.»— Official Service. 1 Hug by. Nov. 29. •t" the King began immediately around Palace been so optimday, after the physiii customary morning patient. Importance statement m the morn- "infective process" Thi> is considered i 1. coupled with the teed a ()uit-t. if rather In regard229 words
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Article37 1928-12-01 11 [Router's Service. J New York, Nov. 36. w ttf recovery of King George divine service aboard the lt «s battleship Maryland on Mr. and Mrs. Hoover, n« to Guayaquil aboard ■>'■ *tOMled the service37 words
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Article23 1928-12-01 11 SBIVIOL- COPYRIGHT.] 10nd0,,. Nov. 30. 11.45 a.m. nt prevails among the Kini ifl making good proI'' vi. Uum are greatly satis-23 words
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Article58 1928-12-01 11 ih Ka.iu. Official Service.l «N**nftf B Not. 29. fc 4 ''■nr: u ;t n u and her two daUKht BS ami i lr visit to Princess TV Si. !> nti f<>r Madrid, via JSHtrv Und Duchess of York. Vi a Uni r>rinc ess Beatrice were58 words
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Article226 1928-12-01 11 HOLD THEIR NEXT MEETING AT LUGANO. Dr. Stresseraann's Health. [British Radio— Official Service.] T Rugby, Nov.' ;*o. ere TT eVery likelih °od that next Zf V"*L C Lea Ue f Nations Co din. to besnn on December 10 will be held at Lugano, Switzerland. This will226 words
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Article111 1928-12-01 11 Discuss Exciting Condition. [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby. Nov. A meeting of colliery owners to consider the further possibility of coordinating and extending existing coal marketing schemes was attended yesterday by influential representatives of every one of larger British coal fields as well as by members from111 words
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Article153 1928-12-01 11 [Reuter's Service.] Vancouver. Nov. 29. The grrain steamer Chief Manquillu. with a crew of 40 en route to Shanghai from Kildonan m British Columbia, has wirelessed an urgent S.O.S. She i* about 1.500 miles out. The Arabia Maru has wirelessed she is racing 1 to the rescue.153 words
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Article34 1928-12-01 11 [British Radio— Official Service.l Rugby, Nov. 30. Mr John Murray, head of the wellknowi. publishing house of John Murray, died thismorning aged seventy-seven. He had himself written several notable books.34 words
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Article49 1928-12-01 11 The Death Rell for 3 Months. [FREE PRESS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT.] I-ondon. Nov. 30. The number of street deaths of pedestrians m London for the three months of July. August, and September amounted to 309. This shows an increase of 40 over the same three months m 1927.49 words
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Article47 1928-12-01 11 Tressilite's Owner. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHTS Bangkok. Nov. 30. A cable from England to-day announced the death of Mr. A. C. Warwick, managing partner of Badmans. whose horse. Tressilite won the Prince of Wales Cup m Singapore m 1922 during the Prince's visit.47 words
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Article84 1928-12-01 11 Accused Shot Dead. TReuter's Service.] Prague. Nov. 30. Dunn* the trial of the 23 year old Albanian student. Agivialh Bebi, who a year ago shot dead m an hotel the Albanian Minister, Mr. Cenabeg a man m court fired seven shots and killed the accused. The assailant84 words
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Article12 1928-12-01 11 According to the latest census, Melbourne has now a population of 1,000,000.12 words
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Article43 1928-12-01 11 LEAVE LONDON FOR SINGAPORE. Both Improved m Health. [Reuter's Service.] London, Nov. SO. Sir Hugh and Lady Clifford departed on their return to the Straits Settlements on board the P. and O. Morea to-day. Their health is completely restored.43 words
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Article50 1928-12-01 11 Discovery of Bombs. [Reuter's Service.] Melbourne, Nov. 30. Armed detectives who are investigating the bomb outrages on the volunteer dockers raided several wharf albourers' homes and seized what is believed to be designs for the manufacture of bombs and a quantity of arms. Four arrests were effected.50 words
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Article53 1928-12-01 11 Four Germans Arrested. [Reuter's Service.] Wiesbaden, Nov. 30. Great excitement prevails m the Rhineland on account of the French authorities arresting four German officials, who were working m the Government supplies office on a charge of espionage, and allegedly belonging to a spying organisation operating throughout53 words
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Article37 1928-12-01 11 New Institute of Physiology. [Reuter's Service.] Hague, Nov. 30. The Trustees of the Rockfeller Foundation have placed 400.000 florins at the disposal of the University of Utrecht, to establish a new institute of physiology.37 words
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Article52 1928-12-01 11 Have Free Fight. [FREE PRESS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT.] London. Nov. 30. At the Palladium yesterday evening where the Trubilas Wild Beast Troupe are showing a free fight occurred among the lions and tigers. The curtain was hurriedly dropped. The audience were considerably alarmed at the roars of the52 words
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Article34 1928-12-01 11 An Innovation. [FREE PRESS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT.] London. Nov. 30. The Southern Railway Company are fitting their guard's vans on their electrics with periscopes thus enabling the guard to watch the line.34 words
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Article465 1928-12-01 11 was wet. If the fires had been kept up v ■would have been all right. Three da>> later he (Mr. Fulcher) pot to the station at ten past eight and found an engineer racing round the engine room trying to get steam up. Xo explanation was given. A pencilled chit465 words
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Article999 1928-12-01 11 .NEGLIGENCE AND IGNORANCE OF POWER STAFF. Yesterday's Meeting. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners of Singapore was held yesterday, Mr. W. Marsh, Deputy President, m the chair. Others present were: Messrs. S. Cullen. H. Woskel, W. J. Wilcoxson, J. A. Elias, J. W. Harries. R. Tessensohn,999 words
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Advertisement213 1928-12-01 11 I ROBINSON S Christmas Gifts for Gentlemen. im i. li .m, HANDKERCHIEFS OPEN j iWa*v ESD IIES TO M ATCII. ft^SgSfev i ■isZ*&t4ft ln a selwt ran?o of i ik Foulards Crepe-dc- Z!S^ «>Sjlf^#-J kiu: latest rnoi>ur \f it jg %^&f*M TiONS FKOM LONDON AN!") j^. j 3r Irl vaii'>us213 words
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Article, Illustration265 1928-12-01 12 25 Years of Progress Crystallised in Buick 1929. In no more fitting way could Buick celebrate its Silver Anniversary than by the introduction of such v product as Buick IJ>29. Carrying forward \ime tested principles of design this new car is a true Buick— Yet entirely new m beauty and265 words
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Article474 1928-12-01 12 The Foundation of Stack's Performance and Durability To the mechanically minded the Silver Anniversary Buick. stripped of its body finery, is still an object of beauty and delight. Even a brief examination of this new Buick chassis reveals a wealth of details that spell sturdineu and long474 words
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Article, Illustration67 1928-12-01 12 But Wheclbases and Engines Differ The Silver Anniversary Buick is built on two wheelbase.s: 116 inch.s and 129 inches respectively. The 116 inch models are powered by a 74 h.p. engine and the 129 inch models by a 91 h.p. engine. Except for these differences all models are67 words
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Article, Illustration387 1928-12-01 12 Easier Steering— Magnificent Roadability—Adjustable Driving Seats. From the driver's point of view the Silver Anniversary Buick has many features to recommend it. It is remarkly easy to handle. The steering gear has been greatly strengthened and improved. The minimum of effort is required for shifting387 words
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Article126 1928-12-01 12 Rev «{J Luxurious •nteriorj. With Uk v t Ma tn** SMeiußion of particularly timHy" 'tV h and eoavenieocc ir OTn! and m the <„,,.,/ X '"-'♦onabi,; I*- ™l a n.[ fr h v .7^^ IH^IIK tWO huh ivi i, 'VST"" Tin* Model 27 ia U aMo foyr-door. ftv*126 words
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Article, Illustration390 1928-12-01 12 is 1929 Slogan Thp new Buick IS the bbw siylf. m like an> Btttek that has rob* beforf m fact, unlike any ear an the ro.i to-day. Buick dcoicntn have taken tlv softly rounded turves of an elipse a> their motive m desijrninjr390 words
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82 1928-12-01 12 1904 1929 A Pageant in Figures. The Buick Manufacturing ComI any was born on January 30, 1904. During the first year of its existence twenty-eight cars were made. During 1905, 627 Buicks were sold, 2.295 m 1906 and more than 3,000 m 1907. Twenty years later 1927 286,69 X cars82 words
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Article222 1928-12-01 12 The ever popular touring car rer oeives a new impetus m the lMf Buick. The smart racy lines and orilliant colour combinations of the Buick open cars will appeal to all those who enjoy the sun and swift rush of air. with its Bense of222 words
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Article, Illustration521 1928-12-01 12 More Power More Speed Vibrationless Beyond Belief Half an hour behind the wheel of the Buick 1929 is an exhilarating experience, and the most blase motorist will pet a new thrill when he steps on the gas and lets her go. Known for 25 years for its521 words
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Advertisement54 1928-12-01 12 RTRTRETTRETETE Hear end view of Buick's sturdy, dependable Chassis showing Torque Tube Drive and rear axle assembly. R— nr;' Ck SuT Univ «rsal joint— automatically lubricated. B— Drive shaft— entirely enclosed. H tk h fts entirely enclosed. The differential. FZ^rVil? 1 ube -*"closing the drive shaft. ton|ue tube and r54 words
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Advertisement513 1928-12-01 13 T E N E W B U C X I S T H E NEW STYLE, THE fIIVIR ANNIVIIS4I7 -*o^H H'^'^H H««b^^l ,^^^^a^l H "^^H ■^■^^b^b^bV I bT^^^bl I B ■^^^B^^H bW I -m^^Bb B^B> b "^^^^^^Bßßb^^^^^ '^^^^bbHhb^^^^^ m no more fitting way could Buick celebrate And m performance, too,513 words
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Advertisement763 1928-12-01 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 and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre.) Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due Spore. ANTENOR For Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and763 words
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Advertisement558 1928-12-01 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) "ELLEHMAr UML 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.B. CITY OF TOKIO D l5 s.s. CITY OF PEKIN Jj£ j£ s.s. CITY558 words
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Advertisement409 1928-12-01 14 P&'O British India and Apc&r Line\ 1 (Incorporated m England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARrn SERVICES. PENINSULAR ANFoRIENTAL S N r^ UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVB^i? LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL sKK\Kt OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA and"iip« Due V Tonnage. Singapore. ||inn MANTUA 11,000 Dec. 1 KHYBER nm TRESILLIAN409 words
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Advertisement659 1928-12-01 15 O. S. K. Line. lfc-"" llM>nH Steamers. Arr|?e 1/ndoji. Rotterdam, Hamburg, Bremen, {>va j v ,rk ;md Antwerp via Colombo, tftl S and Port Said. Andes Maru De C i 6 Dec 18 Parkas i'" r; Blliakath, ('aix* Town, -.mv- Kio dc Janeiro, Montevideo **ir..i Bwenos Afcpaa, [Uaund-lhe-World pas*ajfe £150.)659 words
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Advertisement506 1928-12-01 15 TRAVEL- COMIpIIT Ul LAX 4lb^b^bw s!k Dollar President liners otfer yon tuxurioua trawl comforts. All staterooms are ootside rooms, «*n-ratUated and cooled by electric fans. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each having an electric reading lamp. State-rooms with private bath predominate, all have hot and cold running water.506 words
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Advertisement753 1928-12-01 15 K. P. M. MMjJ«ttt|E MKFVMHT MUTSGHAPPU. (ROTAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO n OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 3640, with sub-connections to:— Passage, Freight. Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representative* m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and I'en.ng of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU753 words
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Article658 1928-12-01 16 LLOYD'S REGISTER. Continued Increase m Motorship Construction. The annual Report for the year 11*27-28 just issued by Lloyd's Register of Shipping states that the Society's operations have shown a marked increase over those of the previous year. This is mainly attributable to two causes. In the first place,658 words
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Advertisement699 1928-12-01 16 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia). (0) I FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,612 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia.699 words
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Advertisement186 1928-12-01 16 m.v. MALABAR. Consignees of cargo per the above steamer from Sydney (arrived Nov. 28th) are hereby notified that a General Survey of all cargo landed m a damaged condition will be held at Godown No. 46 and 47 on Friday, December 7th, 1928, at 9 a.m. No further survey will186 words
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Advertisement382 1928-12-01 16 Kerr Steamship Co. lnc 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK (Incorporated m U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHU 4\n BALTIMORE. (via Suez). M.S. SILVERMAPLE due Dec. 16 M.S. SILVERBELLE due Jan. 4 IV M.S. SILVERHAZEL due Jan. 26 Jan 10 PACIFIC JAVA CALCUTTA SERVfe SINGAPORE TO382 words
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Advertisement113 1928-12-01 16 BIBBV LINE LONDON ADDRESS 22 PALL MALL LONDON S.WI of fast twin-«crew Oil Privet) Mail Passenger Vessels betwwn RANGOON TOIOMBO. MARSEILLI PLYMOITH AND UNMft with through frnnw-tion from Finjraporf and Pfnanc. HOMEWARD MftlMt Steamf r. I mm R*"' o SHROPSHIKF QLOUCEBTERSHIRE OXFORDSHIRE LANCASHIRE CHESHIRE E YORK SHIRK LEICESTERSHIRE SHROPSHIRE BTAFFORDSHIRI113 words
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Miscellaneous694 1928-12-01 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pa hang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuan tan (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 and694 words
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Article534 1928-12-01 17 NO FEARS OF A FLOODING FROM ELDORADO. Protective Steps. London diamond dealers are keenly interested m the remarkably full narrative as to what is happening m the mysterious and richest diamond field m the world— the sandy waste of Namaqualand, near the mouth of the Orange River,534 words
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Article71 1928-12-01 17 Sequel to Ruhr Dispute. [Reuter's Service.] Cologne, Nov. 28. A meeting m connection with the Ruhr lockout m the public hall at Bochum ended m a fight between the National Socialist Workers* Party and the Communists. Bottles, glasses, furniture and stones were used as weapons.71 words
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Article59 1928-12-01 17 [British Radio Official Service.! Rusby, Nov. 27. Sir Austen Chamberlain stated i!n the House of Commons that the British Government had had no occasion to make any communication to either the French or the German Governments regarding the withdrawal of British troops m the Rhineland as59 words
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Article47 1928-12-01 17 [Reuter's Service.] Williamson, West Virginia, Nov. 28t The president, general manager, and mine superintendent of the Clogura Coal Mining Company have been found dead m the depths of a mine at Himler, Kentucky. Apparently they were the victims of a gas explosion.47 words
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Article21 1928-12-01 17 [Reuter's Service,] Havana, Nov. 29. Mr. Leonard Flo arrived here on a nonstop solo flight from Walkerville, Ontario.21 words
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Article22 1928-12-01 17 [Reuter*s Service.] New Orleans, Nor. 28. William Green has been unanimously reelected President of the American Federation of Labour.22 words
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Advertisement164 1928-12-01 17 I J s^tKr irrnrfc I s£"?- Pr «scrtption is an infallible remedy for Ecuna, I 2^ Bad L^ S*U Rheum, PHckly Heat, Etag--1 Z^ 1 Itch, or other skin trouble. SaW«« 1 Tor the wor k— they simply clog the pores. D.D.D. M J a Btlck 7. smelly ointment, but164 words
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Advertisement324 1928-12-01 17 FmJ m* m+ 1 M yJS^W ;J>*^ ?i^^Ev flit JBb^K a■ m /ff viviX^.TOjßfev. 'lhßjh- ;-i ••'•'•M^^K ■^■L Ba mm&T- :■"■:■>'.-. I X'ivSSSe&'o '^Sbbi -^v^Vb^bk. H 1 :-'-1-XbBI bV& *-'^^b{-- "'^BH BY hij<l^viftriiWifllßßfraft?^TO'*^^mV .<-> -*>^bbi bbTf-"-"**Sb&**' '*j^H bbb'^ bt '-''•^^ue&^^hBBlBqb^BBe^bibuS^be7- ••>>'• x->x-. -3r' Bfflk mMK^^^K^ IbSHbSHblb^bSblb^Hb^bblb^b^bb^ ■■^AA CORKrTIPPED VIRGINIA CIGARETTES324 words
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Advertisement243 1928-12-01 17 i 4 Plates Qv& full for Tg» 1 20 cents!" ttaj&l it Don't take the time and l^wP^Pß^^ it trouble to make Soup when wT. i the best is all ready to hand, V and you can serve up m five I minutes four brimming «ft> V" plates full of243 words
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Miscellaneous648 1928-12-01 17 fHARITY CROSSWORDS COMPETITION NO. 83. $750 m Prizes „11 bt paid to the successful competitors m this competition. Ist Prize $450, 2nd Prize $300. Prom the proftu of th« competition 60 par cent will to buM to ST. MARY'S HOME T .tt r p M HBF I p n p648 words
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Article355 1928-12-01 18 Naval Experiment. Duting the autumn manoeuvres of the AtJmtic Fleet hi the North Sea the most remarkable unit of our Navy has been playing a prominent partThis is the ex-battleship Centurion, the largest target ship m the world, which, m an attempt to «>scape pounding- by355 words
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Article463 1928-12-01 18 I never cease to be amazed at the people who fix their set m the back room of the house and have a loud-speaker wired up to listen m a front room, writes R. F. Tiltman, A.M.1.R.E.. A Rad. A. in the Daily Express.463 words
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Article135 1928-12-01 18 New Inventions. The broadcast of moving pictures, with sound, is to become a practical proposition m the near future (according- to "To-day's Cinema") by the use of inventions m the possession of a new organisation called the Beam Gramophone Radio Company. So good is the135 words
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Article786 1928-12-01 18 Our Weekly Report. The feature of the past week has been the excellent reception, greater m volume but with less purity of tone than m tho case of the Chelmsford station, of th<* Dutch transmissions from PCJJ at Hilversum Holland. This station, as many of our786 words
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Advertisement381 1928-12-01 18 Sttttttttttttttttttt w > Are you i \t lacking m I Vital Energy? K. "The Practitioner" says: f "Clinical experiments f have shown that it Phyllosan brings about 5 f an increase of physical f and vital forces/ If you arc suffering from debility, anaemia, < neurasthenia, malaria, lack of vitality,381 words
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Advertisement546 1928-12-01 18 /> CowtCate rood-needs SM K^W^ no addition IhHSSi Babies Love itl rSSaS?! 0F ALL CHEUKTB AND STORES. LARGE SUPPLIES ARRIVING SHORTLY S. K. SASSOON. '»s Robins n fUmi, S«iie Am ntv ;_-S.S.. 1 .MS. ARE YOU LONESOME? If SO. WHY ROUtY, Jl Si i h x |K|| f SPANISH TEA546 words
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Advertisement214 1928-12-01 18 NOTICES. ORDIN AM I! \O M <ll\\h!<! f l< IN THE MI'KKMi: iOl I.: STRAITS SI SETTLES! EN 1 01 SIX< \> Itl In Baakmptcj V< Re TAY Tl X LEONG. K\ parU SENG < Hi\\». *A1 T« tX\ t 'K( X LEONG. }!<■.. »l, Sinjpipvn*. TAKE NOTICE taa( I214 words
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Article268 1928-12-01 19 Singapore, No>. .JO. Demand at the present levels has been a little less persistent during- the past week, and sellers more inclined to meet buyers' ideas, but the market has continued t be inactive and quiet and there has be^n no change m values. The tendency,268 words
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Article688 1928-12-01 19 KUCHAI TIN, MEETING. High Cost of New Dredge. In the absence of Mr. J. M. Sime, Mr. J. A. Elias presided at the annual general meeting of Kuchai Tin Dred^injr Company, Limited, held yesterday, others present being Messrs. Lee Chim Tuan, E. S. Manasseh S. Q. Wong,688 words
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Article55 1928-12-01 19 November :50th.. 12 o'clock noon. s S. ec|u«l to Standard. Q.C.F. .Spot 21* -'t» l 4 Standard K.S.S. Spot 2l« 29»i "on Tender D*i. WH t»M Jan -Ma i. 29 N Apr-Juiif :5<)V, MH Tnnt' of Market: Quiet st«'ady. i.:<H>»t Cable: London Spot sh«'ft H'.,<l.55 words
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Article52 1928-12-01 19 Messrs Guthrie and Co., Kuala Lumpur, agents, have received a telegram from the Secretaries of the United Temianj? (F.M.S.) Rubber Estates, Limited that the Board recommend- payment on December 22nd of a dividend of J> per cent m respect of last financial year and that £11,923 should be52 words
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Article67 1928-12-01 19 Novembci :Ur Bank 4. m..«. 2 4 j l,2 Bank demand 2 4 Private credits 3 ni.<«. 2|4% New York, demand 56 7; 16 Credits 90 days 5514 France, demand 1446 India, T. T. 1541^, Hong Kong f demand 10T4 p.c. Dis". Yokohama, demand 122 1 Java, demand 140'67 words
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Article179 1928-12-01 19 November '10. Tin 225 T«H #119' H Ganibier 91.^ Pepper White 941.. Pepper Black tfjj Flake Tapioca B^, Pearl Sago Small 7fl£ Copra Sundried 10.40 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New; 830 Rice, Siam old No. I. 890 Rice, Rangoon Rintan 260 Rice, Rangoon Sioka 256 Rice,179 words
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Article340 1928-12-01 19 The annual general meeting of Linirui Tin, Limited, was held yesterday. Mr. J. A. Elias presiding m the absence of Mr. J. M. Sime. Moving the adoption of the report and accounts. Mr. Elias m the eour.-e of his speech said: The profit for the year Wat340 words
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Article139 1928-12-01 19 Yesterday's Alterations. Buyers Selier>. Hmitf Katt <$1> ■>'> 37H .lohan Tin 82 34% Kinta Tin Dred. IM% 1.67% Kuchai (2) L#o 1.72 Mamha u< 1.15 1.21 i-x. I'uteh l.<»<> L«S% Rahman Hyd 1.664 I.^O Talam 1.07 1.13 Vi Teluk Kruin 1.40 1.47'^ Eastern Shun 12s Id IS*139 words
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Article31 1928-12-01 19 ifkkk nucM mvicft coptsioht.i liondon. Nov. :w. The rubber shar market has been somewhat influomed by scattered roalizati(»nv but the changes which have been marked art' not numerous.31 words
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Article21 1928-12-01 19 Merbau pay> 2 'a ixr vvn t .iivideml, Vallombrosa passes it.^ dividend; Kuala Lumpur pays 100 (?> per cent.21 words
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Article65 1928-12-01 19 Syminpton and Sinclair m their report »ay that m view of the ample supplier already afloat from the East direct to the U.S.A. American buying has luen less m London. There is evidence of a certain MMMUtt <»f bllj tag hy outside interests particularly of April-June dates hut65 words
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Article50 1928-12-01 19 Tin shows an irrvjrular torn- and fcha sharemarkt on the whnlf is de|>r«'>.sod. Rcnonjr has improv«'d. Kamuntinp. Banu rin. Southern Tronoh and Pentfkalen ha\cdeclined f.ut there is vory little sellinjr. Teja Malaya has authorised first <Ulkiitures for £100,000 for the purpose of at teration of diedgers and continironcie?-.50 words
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Article210 1928-12-01 19 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT Singapore, Nov. :10. Rubber. London 8 7 \M. 1 d down. Local 29. Tin.— Lundon 8287 100. ~>s up. Mining. Steady. Kinta DVMgi 1.">4 1.&8, Malaya Consols. 72.- 74, Kuyoh 80 82, Rahman Hydraulic I.Bft LOO, Sunßei \Va\ BJSO 8.40, kiang Riwr :1.4."> :{.r>. r >.210 words
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Article293 1928-12-01 19 Singapore, Nov. :HI. There has been little variation m price* over the wwk, hut the tone of the Commodity Market te«dfl to easiness. Export orders have been cut Mid there is not the same strength m the demand for near deliveries. Evidently the imminence of the heavy <iuantities293 words
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Article65 1928-12-01 19 Yesterday's Alterations Buyers Sellers. Klanjr River <> 1 i 3.45 3.55 x.d Kuchai Tin Dredgei ($1) 1.70 1.78 Malayan T. F. (10s) lHs 20s Rahman Hyds. ($1) t.. r ,r> 1.60 Raja Perak (sl > 89 92 Ulu Piah ($1) 74 76 Parit P«rak 2.30 2.50 x.d.65 words
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Advertisement719 1928-12-01 19 ASSETS OVER *WWH> ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVEk f3M«M»O 1 THE GREAT EASffiRN UFE ASSURANCE COMPANY UMnED. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). A-PTDArTivi? m AWa Life Assurance Companies Act ATTRACTIVE PLANS OF ASSIJRA*™ AGENTO WANTED G Managing Director Z^ G. C. KNOX. HORACE W. RAPER. A. ROBINSON, P. I. A. JBANKING. CHARTERED719 words
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Advertisement397 1928-12-01 19 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m Hong Kong). Head Office: Hong Kong. Authorised Capita) $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 DITBCTORS. A. H. Compton, Esq., Chairman. N. S. Brown, Esq., Deputy Chairman. Hon. Mr.397 words
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Advertisement40 1928-12-01 19 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) JIBE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. J Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.40 words
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Article514 1928-12-01 20 MODERATE SCORING BY ENGLAND. Chapman's Powerful Hitting. [Reuter's Service.] Itrisbane, Nov. 30. Fine and warm weather prevailed for the opening of the first Test Match here to-day and the attendance numbered 20,000. In the Australian side Ironmonger was brought m and Oxenham relegated to twelfth man. whilst514 words
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Article164 1928-12-01 20 The following are the sides for the match Scotland versus the Rest, to be played at the Keppel Golf Club to-morrow (Sunday) morning beginning at 9 o'clock. Scotland players mentioned first. Lowson and Craik vs. Upton and Trimmer. Strachan and Joyce vs. H. Jackson and H. I.164 words
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Article114 1928-12-01 20 The following have been drawn m the Ist round of the "Malcolm Cup" to be played off on the Garrison Golf Course by Monday December 10th. G. F. Murphy and K. B. Gotch vs. A. C. Potts and E. C. Million. C. A. Niven and E. C.114 words
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Article42 1928-12-01 20 Smallwood and F. G. Minns; L. G. Robertson and F. H. Harris; G. A. Cessford, D. W. Mortlock. L. A. Laffen; H. R. Baker and C. R. Franks; A. D. Anderson, "F. G. H. Allen and T. P. E. McNeice. Reserve.— Trumble.42 words
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Article675 1928-12-01 20 ST. ANDREW'S DAY RUGBY MATCH. Win for the Rest. The Rest, n pts.; Scotland, 0 pts. The annual St. Andrew's Day rugby fixture is always a keenly contested affair, and this year's was not any the less interesting than its predecessors. To the very last minutes the game675 words
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Article286 1928-12-01 20 As this afternoon's game on the Padang will be the first time the Services team has been seen m action here since the arriva of the Welch Regiment, there is sure to be a good attendance, and from the result of the game, the possible chances which286 words
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Article271 1928-12-01 20 TO-DAY'S GAMES IN THE LEAGUES. Derby Away. The following are the matches m the home leagues which will be played to-day:— Division I.— Aston Villa Vs. Everton, Burnley vs. Portsmouth, Bury vs. Huddersfield Town, Cardiff City vs. Birmingham, Leeds United vs. Sunderland, Leicester City vs. Arsenal, Liverpool vs.271 words
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89 1928-12-01 20 The tie m the Singapore Billiards Championship Tournament between G. E. Kraal (V.M.C.A.) and Poh Tiang Siew (United Confederate Funeral Association) was played on Thursday at the Padmore Billiard Hall, Victoria Street, before a large attendance. The match was 300 up and Poh Tiang Siew ran out89 words
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Article216 1928-12-01 20 GREAT RECEPTION FOR JACK CARTERS CO. Jack Carter's orchestral and cabaret players, who opened their season to a large attendance at the Adelphi Hotel on Thursday nieht, have not belied the excellent reputation they have made during their long stay m Shanghai. Those present were216 words
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Article54 1928-12-01 20 It is announced that Mr. G. Osborne wil' render vocal items and Messrs. Jack Barker and Geortrv Sibery will play for the Jazz band at thp performances of tlv- Grand Ballet at the Victoria Theatre on Dec. Ist. and 11th at 9.15 p.m. and Dec. 4th. and54 words
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Article123 1928-12-01 20 [British Radio Official Service. l Rugby, Nov. 30. The Aldea. the last of the six destroyers ordered by the Chilian Govt. from Thornycrofts, the well-known ship builders, was launched on Southampton water yesterday. At a subsequent luncheon Admiral Merino, of the Chilean Naval Commission, whose wife named the123 words
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Article84 1928-12-01 20 Inventions privileges have been granted to W. R. Hume, of Australia, m respect of shaping edges of curv?d blanks m me*pl pines etc and m respect of improvements to electric welding machines; to J. F. Ba*r of th" Irish Free State, m regard to improvements m concrete pile construction; o84 words
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Article238 1928-12-01 20 WELCH SHOW MUCH IMPROVEMENT. But Lose to the Malays. Malays. .5; Welch. 3. The Welch were a much improved side when they met the Malays yesterday m their second match m Singapore. The referee disallowed the Malays two goals, ruling them off-sides, early m the first half his decision238 words
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Article296 1928-12-01 20 Witness Fined For Contempi of Court. The case against Herbeit Conway who is charged with cheating an Indian moneychanger m respect of $2,100 was resume* yesterday. Giving evidence for the prosecution. Ml G. Cooper said he lived with the accused at 27 Amber Road. On the day and296 words
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Article140 1928-12-01 20 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby. Nov. 30. The necessary arrangements give effect to the wishes of Lord and Lady Inchcape and their children regarding the disposal of estate of the Hon. Elsie Mackay, who was lost m an attempt to fly the Atlantic, m company with Captain140 words
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Article130 1928-12-01 20 To Purchase Radium. [British Radio— Official Service. I Rugby, Nov. 30. Sir Otto Beit has offeied £50,000 to the King Edward Hospital Fund m London for the purchase of radium for use m hospitals. In accepting the gift to the funds officials state it will enable immediate130 words
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Article51 1928-12-01 20 The Chinese Commercial Club, Penang has been ordered to be dissolved; The Friendly Sporting Association, Singapore has been exempted from registration. Leave has been granted to Major H G Simpson, Veterinary Surgeon. Penang, for nine and a half months and to Mr S Stuchbury. Controller, Posts and Telegraps for four51 words
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