The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 December 1928
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Title Section14 1928-12-12 1 Singapore Free Prees 10 CENTS. >*j SINGAPORE, &S. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 12, 1928. NO. *****14 words
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Article247 1928-12-12 1 After the rather disappointing I v letins of Monday night yesterday morning's gave a better account of the Kings health but anxiety continues Rages. V' and 11. I-.oth the League of Nations and the I an-American Conference are doing their best to pacify Bolivia and Paraguay Pages247 words
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Article828 1928-12-12 1 I take it that everyone has his or her own ideas of Paradise ideas based on Church hymnals and Biblical quotation, but personally 1 ha.v* never connected tho word with the paraphernalia of Jewry. I can still emembsr that morning m a Lower Fourth classroom, when, a small boy828 words
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Advertisement227 1928-12-12 1 [Raffles Hotel i i ROOMS WITH MODERN SANITATION EXCELLENT GRILL I n J!L XMAS~&n^TYEAR. JJJS I t IW.Mia Bookin X for New Year's Eve is closed DANCES S i MoN^n,v NiiM aS^a^./ 0 TUESDAY j l-S.xe'McC.uire-s wny O^lUfirAPP O^^tral S Rafflw ALhX SALNIKOFF concert I ji Orchestra. The Popular Dancers227 words
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Advertisement230 1928-12-12 1 f Jazmm 17] s Pais *3bbW Soaps and perfumes I of rare distinction. bbbbbV A quality thnt ?<* .a^bbbl H the highest attainable a fragrance ,tf that pleases never offends. J Now being displayed at MAYNARD AND CO., LTD. BATTERY ROAD. EUROPE IP HOT EL I **Renowned _by. Reeominendation." IAFT^DDW^DjiSciJ^Ii!230 words
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Advertisement103 1928-12-12 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Try a kiltie kipper Page 10. The latest Castrol achievements Page 17. E. B. Trench watches from J. Guston Page 13. Important announcement by the Straits Motor Garaee Page 5. Buy a iva-Tonal at Robinson Piano Comnjny's for Christmas Page 1. The Heughan concert at the Theatre 'to-night;103 words
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Advertisement9 1928-12-12 1 SEE THAT COOKIE BRINGS "SNOWFLAKE" PURE CHILLED CREAMERY BUTTER.9 words
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Miscellaneous200 1928-12-12 1 THE WEEK. Wednetday t 12tk. High Wat«r, 10.6 a.m., 9.5. 11.27 p.m., 8.5. Wuter Colour Exhibition. V.M.C.A. Launching of new ferry steamer Kepv? 1 Harbour 9 a.m. William Heughan -Theatre P. 30. Outram Road School Prize-giving, 11 a.m. Hockey: S.C.C. vs. Welch Regt.. Tanglin. S.C.C. 'A' vs. Old Rafflesian*. Padang.200 words
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Article465 1928-12-12 2 Singapore, Dec. Hth. The pvki's quoted uic generally those current at *'lyd\- Terraci* Market. At the other markfts ther<« may be varia- turns. MEAT B«vf steak (Round) Kati 50 JBtvf stew or curry Uo 4f> Pork, lean do 64 pnrk. lean and fat (Ist qualit> do 56465 words
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Article273 1928-12-12 2 Paris.. No\. f, Tho ox-Crown Prim-*- Otto, the son of the «x-Emper«>i Karl of Austru-Hunjrm y. will b»- sixteen years of ojbj on November 2oth., and m two years from that <late wilt be N'irally entitled to prosecute his claim to the Crown of Hungary,273 words
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Advertisement609 1928-12-12 2 "VICTORIA TffiATRE Wednesday December 12 to 15. William Heughan The Great Actor Singer. Booking now open at Little's. PRICES: $3, $2 and $1. SPECIAL CHRISTMAS ATTRACTION, MONDAY, DEC. 17th. TO SATURDAY, DEC. 29th. At 9.30 p.m. CHARLES MACfIONA Presents*: Time MACDONA PLAYERS m plays by Bernard Shaw FIRST WEEK ATTRACTIONS:609 words
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Advertisement206 1928-12-12 2 ALHAMBRA dto Clwk Kee mnd Co.. Ltd. IWin.^, Programme Commencing, Dec. -7th ending Wedntsday. i»»t rM In the Second Show at 9 p tn THE LATEST EMPIRE NEWS tocher t ih VOKL& EW THE FIRE BRIGADE The most thrilling fire spectacle with a flan-v IIU In the First Show at206 words
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Article1031 1928-12-12 3 METHOD OF OCEAN SURVEYS. A Non-Magnetic Yacht. Between the yea is ljui) and \\i2l \vu\»s i bCMMUAr <. oric-sjiondent ot the lines, ne ion-magnetic yacht t. auiegu>, owned, equipped, aiui mana(?«l hy the Carnegie Imllt II cion of Washington, has made six cruises m ail oceans, covering over1,031 words
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Article294 1928-12-12 3 The presence of a Buddhist abbot from China m a beautiful oranKf -coloured robe at the Mansion House meeting was the most picturesque .sitfn of the world-wide m terest m John Wesley. It was the 150 th anniveisary of that All Saints' Day m 1778 when Wesley preached294 words
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80 1928-12-12 3 l.< ii'li.n. \r\ f7. Thi ">th Inniskilling Dragoon Gvardi were, warmly welcomed at Southampton today on their arrival from Riaalpur, India on board the transport City of Mam ill I. A letter from the Kin^ of the li« i. Honorary Coionel-in-Chi-f, irai received congratulating Lieut.-Colonel .J.80 words
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Article21 1928-12-12 3 Mr. T. Dudley Whitaker, Resident Ma! ager, Lalang Rapat Kiri Estate, Ipoh, and Mrs. Whitaker have returned from H« mo lieave.21 words
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Advertisement303 1928-12-12 3 ANDEMANS 1 I CHRISTMAS PORTS i AND SHERRIES I I fC If XT us recommend to yeu those of the House i of Sandeman. Sandemans were established m l-'lTiiii. and the excellent quality of their wines ji I uemmt* for their high reputation and world-wide trade to-day. jjj i S303 words
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Advertisement453 1928-12-12 3 Keet) it I Estate Trust Agencies J handy! I 0927) Limited I (Registered under the Trust Companies' Ordinance of 1926, It is a comfort, indeed, to with Security deposited with the Straits have on hand at your home M Settlements Government) 1 an antiseptic that is ever 1 is prepared453 words
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174 1928-12-12 4 i Bessarabia, which became part of Roumania after the war, is undergoing rapid changes and m the whole region an ever increasing display of activity is apparent. The problem of transport is receiving its due share of attention; new roads are being opened up and the174 words
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Article237 1928-12-12 4 Mi. W. R. Morris, president of the Council of the Motor and Cycle Traders Benevolent Fund, presiding at the fund's 23rd innual banquet at the Connaujfht Rooms Mtid that the "push" bicycle of the British Empire ruled the world. He thought also that 75 per cent,237 words
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Article30 1928-12-12 4 The proposal to amalgamate the tier- Vamways. omnibuses, and undergrour "railway into one company has now been definitely approved by the budget committee of the City Parliament.30 words
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Article796 1928-12-12 4 FEWER TAXICABS IN THE PROVINCES. Many New Roads. A survey of the roads of Great Britain that would have seemed revolutionary 20 years ago is given m the Report of the Administration of the Road Fund for 1927--28. It reveals the process by which the roads are796 words
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Article153 1928-12-12 4 One of the most adventurous motor journeys ever attempted has just been completed by Professor Laubinet, a French resident of Saigon, who travelled from that town to his native city of Paris on a four cylinder Fiat 503 model. The route lay through Siam, Burma, British India.153 words
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Article454 1928-12-12 4 Present Basis Preferred. A meeting of the Associated General Council of light aeroplane flying clubs was held on Nov. 2nd at the Royal Aero Club, with Lord Thomson m the chair, ami among the subjects under consideration was a draft of the proposed scheme for developing-454 words
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Article111 1928-12-12 4 The name Fiat is so closely associated with passenger cars that the fact is often overlooked that this Italian engineering concern has an important marine engine branch specializing on both Diesel and petrol types. A proof of the supremacy of the firm m this branch of heavy engines was furnished111 words
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Article448 1928-12-12 4 \\vst Dividend ol Kive pvr rent The announcement that Imperial A.r ways at the t-ti.1 af their rwrth year <•: operation are in a ;•..>;:;. .n ta rMMMMSi the payment of a divideni of :> a*, cert.. ami that upon their paid-up capita! the k tual amount earned,448 words
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Article17 1928-12-12 4 7 v. Mr. J.*!u**^- field DUpenaarK route to lYnar.g to steamer Karniaia **JP»rt return to IW***** l17 words
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Advertisement211 1928-12-12 4 fFor The Man j Who Knows Tyres |l Drivers who insist upon the sort of service that [j ordinary tyres cannot give, find the utmost j pleasure ar.d satisfaction m Fisk Tyres. if Fisk Balloon Cords are now built of "Fillerless" jjj Cord, by a Fisk patented process that eliminates211 words
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Advertisement97 1928-12-12 4 flK*.*- <SJB V/ Jb KraHl' <f^^ Unfailing J> ECAUSE of their Built In Valve Patch. Steam Vulcanised Splice and many other special features of construction. Goodyear Tubes hold air unfailingly And further, because they are made of the finest quality red rubber. Goodyear Tubes keep on holdinn their air for97 words
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Article949 1928-12-12 5 I SOME COMMENTS ON I OFF-SIDE RULE. A New Danger. (To the Editor of the Times.) Sir, Motorists know that where a road is joined by a tributary the risk for any two converging vehicles is that om of the drivers may wrongly gauge who should first949 words
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Article119 1928-12-12 5 A head-on collision between a motor car and a lorry occurred this evening: at the Dandagama bridge along the Colombo Road between o Chevrolet hiring car driven by a man named Dias Obeysekera and a lorry belonging to Arthur F. Seneviratna, millowner, of Negombo. It appears119 words
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Article78 1928-12-12 5 Fifth m Twenty Years. H.M. The King has recently acquired a new car, his fifth m twenty years. The Royal cars are so well kept that they are fit for duty for many years after they have been acquired. The new car is all-British with a •'double-six"78 words
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57 1928-12-12 5 The uncertainties and hardships attending travel m Szechwan are proverbial. The province being mountainous, the waterways are full of rapids and treacherous whirlpools, dangerous to navigation*, while the inland routes consist of mountain paths. Szecnwan authorities are fully aware of this and are building a57 words
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Article21 1928-12-12 5 Mr. Tan Ah Choy, the well-known and popular Towkay of Ruling has been appointed a Visiting Justice of the Kulhn Gaol.—Ex.21 words
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Article237 1928-12-12 5 Little seems to have been heard m England of experiments now being made by the U.S. Army Flying Corps which may lead to a reduction of the death-rate from accidents to aeroplanes. At present the standard parachute for air pilots m the U.S. army is one of237 words
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Article148 1928-12-12 5 Lady Cobham, who was the chief guest it the Ladies' Night of the Anchorites, :hat lively nautical set, told of something .hat happened when Sir Alan Cobham's flyng beat was at Malta, and she and her lusband were entertained for the night on he flagship Queen Elizabeth.148 words
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Article52 1928-12-12 5 A seal was caught at Cardiff recently. It was found foundering on the tidefields near the mouth of the River Rumney, having probably been driven ashore by the recent heavy gales. The seal was taken to the Victoria Park zoo. Seals are fairly pk-rgi-ful on Lundy Island and on the52 words
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Advertisement66 1928-12-12 5 /I I w /$2,495\ BORNEO MOTORS LTD. I (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements). I SINGAPORE. I i 'wiwiwfCHSfCfCfCtcicttiiprtstCfCfisrcFcrCfwWStCfCwrfCnCfisfctcicicnsfCfCfCfcycfCTCWM B^ \q i S3 l^^ii 12 El r*^"y jLm j pi n ■3 0 83 I 12 d 12 y^ 0 i yi I*^l i Sole Agents: i MALAYAN MOTORS LTD. j66 words
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Advertisement163 1928-12-12 5 i llfi lil'if CGSMOPOLITAri SIX I Price: Touring $26U5.^-(at Singapore) (I *7? I II vX/IG brilliant... reliable. A real ear... this ruggedly constructed chassis. With a 117-inch' Ij Oakland Six. Compare it with other sixes of wheelbase. With a 212 cubic inch engine II similar size... of comparable quality. You'll163 words
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Article, Illustration1291 1928-12-12 6 Another World Championship Match? GLUT OF TOURNAMENTS. (By OUR CHES EDITOR—Special to the- Free Press.1 n-te to move and mate in three moves. I RECENT TOl RN AM ENTS. The current year hits thus far seen a markably large MUBBMr of first ciast t "Uinaments on1,291 words
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Article1726 1928-12-12 6 LITERARY NOTES. OLIVER GOLDSMITH. London. Nov. 15. Oliver Goldsmith, whose bi-centenary was celebrated last week, was born in Ireland in November, 1728. He died in London in has 46th. year, and was honoured with a cenotaph in Westminster Abbey. Of a century rich in literary celebrities,1,726 words
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51 1928-12-12 6 The Evening Standard states that the Marchioness of Curzon proposes to spend three month* in India, and will follow an itinerary which was mapped out for her by her husband some time prior to his death. The Marchioness hopes to leave London a fortnight51 words
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Article53 1928-12-12 6 London, Nov. 27. Mr. Neville Chamberlain, Minister of Health, scored a remarkable triumph in the House oi Commons last night. The morning newspapers congratulate him on his two-and-a-half-hour speech on derating, which was so cTear and wellreasoned that even the Opposition joined in cheering him53 words
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Article, Illustration842 1928-12-12 6 Free Bids at Contract. PEOPLE WHO SHOULD LEAVE THF Pits. ALONE. U,h [By "HORATIUS.'-Spccial to th. U,,,. Most Contract players of expcriince agree that free bids at that game should be made on rather greater strength than at Auction. Top strength in the suit named is842 words
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Article443 1928-12-12 6 j English Monosyllables. Professor Otto Jespersen. Lorrxspoiuiina I Fellow of the British Academy, in a lecture on Monosyllabism in F.nglish. at the rooms I of thi' Academy, Burlington-gardens, re- cently said:- -F.nglish is approaching that type of linguistic structure which i.s beat represented by monosyllabic443 words
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Article37 1928-12-12 6 WAFD PARLIAMENT IN CAIRO. In thnam-e Wafd oewsi inei Ka g published r. *0 Parliament Parliament i'i to meet. The polk* I of the papers, The Ministel < the new pap rs, K Ahram, for excite ptNic i37 words
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Article844 1928-12-12 7 PSYCHIC EXPERT'S WARNING. Occult Schools for Children. Thousands of children of school age m all parts of England arc attending "spiritual Sunday Schools." Eminent psychologists, neurologists, and scientists engaged m psychic research are alarmed lest the present mania for spiritualism among those too young to grasp its844 words
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50 1928-12-12 7 Madras, Nov. 29th. Lala Lajapat Rai Day was observed m Madras at a crowded public meeting-, where m response to the appeal of the Conjrress President, the public were exhorted to follow m the footsteps of Mr. Lajapat Rai and contribute to an All-India memorial.50 words
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Article884 1928-12-12 7 THE DUTIES OF AN ARCHITECT. Mr. Tapper on Beauty m Buildings. The new session of the Roya! !n:Vitute of Biitish Aichiteets was opened on Nov. 5, whtn Mr. Walter Tapper, the prmkfcut, delivered his inaugural address, and the R. I. B. A. medal and diploma for a London884 words
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Article93 1928-12-12 7 London, Nov. 2. "Lying m 30 fathoms of water at thi mouth of the Tham?s, is the British Naval gun of secret design, which cost £20,000. It was sunk from a lighter during last Saturday's great gale. Official reticence kept the loss a secret. Boats and divers93 words
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Article25 1928-12-12 7 Electric light has been installed m the Church of St. Barnabas, Klang. as thja generous gift of the District Officer, Mr. J. W. W. Hughes.25 words
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Advertisement167 1928-12-12 7 I I BLACK Bl AND I WHITE I j WHISKY £I GORDON'S A^jp^A I /^ikT ffIDRYCIN si I i I_ I IV] JH DISTILLERY. %J i i i i 31 I IC I Sole Agents: i j The Borneo Company, Ltd. j SINGAPORE, PENANG. IPOH. KUALA LUMPUR AND TELUK ANSON.167 words
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Advertisement62 1928-12-12 7 fSOCONY! (Pronounced SO CO NY) i S* r "That'g the Spirit I STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF NEW YORK f I (Incorporated m U.S.A.). j j§ SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR IPOH PENANG I V i /V A v i v >> S raj It I L WICHfIRJOTTER iJ j MEETS AN ENTHUsIASTic62 words
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Article620 1928-12-12 8 Mr. Churchill on the Rate Burden. Mr. Churchill. Chancellor of the Exchequer, speaking at Wood ford said that the basic heavy industries were m a state of eclipse. "I am not arming that you should give them dopes and artificial stimulants." he said, "but that you620 words
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Article490 1928-12-12 8 Companionate Marriage Problem. Berlin, Nov. 1. The divorce, after only three months of married life, cf Benvenuto Hauptmann, son of the famous playwright, from his young wife, Princess Elizabeth of SchaumburgLippe, has pained even the most hardened pessimists. Celebrated as an ideal union, between a member of490 words
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Article229 1928-12-12 8 I [Reuter's Service.] < London, Dec. 10. Mr. Amery has appointed a directing committee under the chairmanship of Sir James Currie to study the possibilities of 1 mechanical transport as a help to economic 1 development of the oversea Empire. i [British Radio Official Service."! 1229 words
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Article23 1928-12-12 8 IReuter's Service.! I New York, Dec. 10. The death is announced of James A. Patten the wheat king. I23 words
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Article22 1928-12-12 8 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Dec. 10. Ipoh has entered 287 candidates for the* Cambridge Examination, including 25 girls22 words
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Article340 1928-12-12 8 30,000 At Coming-Of-Age Jamboree. London. Nov. 5. A great canvas city, housing over 30,000 lads from all nations, will next summer be erected on a site at Arrowe Park Birkenhead. The 21st birthday ti the Boy Scout movement is approaching, and this huge jamboree,340 words
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Article69 1928-12-12 8 j Madras, No>. 27th. A case of electrocution occurred m the j city to-day, the victim being a boy aged 15 who was employed as a laundry assistant Some boys were flying kites and one kite got entangled m the overhead electric wires j The boy69 words
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Article21 1928-12-12 8 Nowadays when the skirt reaches the I jnkle the deduction is that something ha* J i slipped. Norfolk Virginian- Pi i21 words
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Advertisement98 1928-12-12 8 1929 <% 1^ GUTHRIE Co., Ltd. I Tel. 317. Grange Road, Singapore. k>^^^(p js£^ \f^^^ so/t«s the problem jo* the mother who is unable to f^A^vJi// >^v feed her baby. Horhck's nourishes and sustains and gives the SC rengtfi /^TVTJIj th« child requires. Horhck's is /g3L^|Kr* mack o/Mift, Barley anJ98 words
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Article205 1928-12-12 9 ANXIOUS SITUATION DEVELOPING. Return of Infection. [Router's Sow ice] London, Dec. 10. .'».(>.'> p.nt. The doctors returned to the Palace m the afternoon after which it was reliably stated the Kind's condition was unchanged sine* the morning. London. Dec. 10, 9.30 p.m. The bulletin at 8.30 was signed205 words
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87 1928-12-12 9 White Star Liner on Rocks. [Reuter's Service.l London. Dec. 10. The White Star liner Celtic from New York gi-oundnl this morning on the rocks ut the entrance to Qu.enstown harbour. E'f mts to tow her off have hitherto been unavailing. It is undei.^tood the liner,87 words
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69 1928-12-12 9 Eighty Killed. [Reuter's Service.] Montevideo Uruguay, Dec. 10. News received at the Mexican Legation states that HO soldiers on both sides were killed m the recent frontier engagement between Paraguayan and Bolivian troops A <,uarrel has long existed over the ownership of Ei Chaco, a69 words
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82 1928-12-12 9 [Reuter's Service.l Washington, Dec. 10. Mr. Coolidge, welcoming delegates to the Pan- American Conference of Conciliation and Arßitration, m which 21 nations are participating, excluding Argentina, paid a tribute to the part the South American republics had played towards the advancement of peace. The82 words
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Article96 1928-12-12 9 [Reuter's Service.l London. Dec. '0. Mr. Locker Lampson, Under- Secretary Foreign Affairs), replying to a question m the House of Commons said the Inst'tutv af London Underwriters Had reached an agreement with underwriting associations m France, the Netherlands, Greece, Japan, Poland, Switzerland, Yugo-Slavia and the96 words
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Article55 1928-12-12 9 fßeuter's Service.] New York, Dec. 10. The amalgamation of 22 retail department stores, negotiations for which it is understood have been concluded, embodies a billion dollar combine controlled by the Hahn stores, New Jersey. It is expected to form the nucleus of the largest system of55 words
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Article42 1928-12-12 9 [Reuter's Service.] New York. Dec. 10. Queen vVilhelmina and the Netherlands Government have presented the cathedral of Saint John the Divine, wilh a beautifully bound copy of the Staten Bijbel, the Dutch translation of the Bible printed m 1680.42 words
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Article25 1928-12-12 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 11. The House of Commons by 235 to 97 passed the third reading of the Imperial Telegraphs Bill.25 words
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Article29 1928-12-12 9 [Reuter's Service.] London. Dec. 10. Sir William Llewellyn has been elected President of the Royal Academy m succession to the late Sir Frank Dickse29 words
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Article490 1928-12-12 9 DEBATE IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS. Trying to Come to Agreement. [Reuter's Service.l London, Dec. 10. In the House of Lords replying to Lord Parmoor, who argued that the |)tace treaty compelled us to withdraw troops from the Rhineland m the immediate future without waiting till the490 words
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Article258 1928-12-12 9 Problem for British Producers. [Reuter's Service.] London. Dec. 10. The Board of Trade standing committee has opened an enquiry as to whether .m order should be made that tea import^J should bear an indication of the country tf origin. The applicants were thi' Indian Tea258 words
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Article49 1928-12-12 9 [Reuter's Service 1 Valparaiso, Dec. 10. Mr.- Hoover entrained here for a two days' visit to Santiago de Chile before starting to cross the Andes. Santiago de Chile. Dec. 10. Mr. Hoover has arrived and was welcomed by the President and Cabinet and large crowds.49 words
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Article23 1928-12-12 9 A review, supper and dance will be held m Tampin on Doc. 12, m aid of the funds of the Planters' Benevolent Society.23 words
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Advertisement494 1928-12-12 9 BUSINESS CARDS. CORONA FLoSS'leff'i Ontiard Itoad. Telephone 2990. jjn -.ihIAI BAaWsWS WITH XMAS A|' NBW VK A R C, R EETINGS. ffgSß CHRISTMAS TREES. !'i DRINK aOR-^NGE WITH SODA I A pure and natural beverapre, k) I HEALTHY AND REFRESffINGi 1 MEMORIALS. 1 SINGAPORE CASKET CO. MONI'MENTAL MASONS. g TVlephone494 words
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Advertisement624 1928-12-12 9 NOTICES. NOTICE. Notice i.s ht-rcby yivt-n that SOU KWAY fcAI, laaa Manager »f CHOP GL'AX MOH lairymg on business as Coal Merchants ami Shaping Agents at No. It-F, Ch. ang Hm X Lin. mat, Singapore, is no longer m th«- imploy of th»- said (hop Gunn M-.h. wA"'! V tiCe624 words
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Advertisement609 1928-12-12 9 TENDERS. TENDERS. tenders are invited for the errcctrtm of tfte iml Reinforced Concrete Factory. Ofdvttn an other buildings at Cantonmenj, Road;; Singapore for British American Tobacco CV < Straits) Lt< Plans and specifications, and all particulai can be obtained at the Offices of the Architect Hong Kong- Bank Chambers. Sealed609 words
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Advertisement462 1928-12-12 9 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRES&. I The Premier Morning Daily m Malaya, if* (1 live "news" paper— 3O T 4O columns of new* daily. Als6 the best Medium for Adverti*' J. >ng. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each l morning. Latest Telegrams, Latest News >. and Latest Announcements, daily Rubber and462 words
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363 1928-12-12 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1928. OUR RHINELAND POLICY. More than once latterly it has been noticeable that the Government has. through the House of Lords, allowed its policy to become known before it permitted a definite statement to be made in the House of Commons. The method is363 words
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Article253 1928-12-12 10 Nothing we imagine is to be gained by trying to avoid the conviction that the progress of His Majesty*s illness has not taken a satisfactory course of late. The period of relief over the weekend has been quickly succeeded by one of anxiety owing to a change253 words
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Article505 1928-12-12 10 Sir Hayes and Lady Marriott will be leaving: Singapore on Sunday morning next by the Sea Belle 11. They will be sailing from Penang on December 2'Jth.. by the P. and O. N'aldera without returning to Singapore. Friends who wish to do so, will have an opportunity of saying good-bye505 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter816 1928-12-12 10 To the Editor. Sir,—By your leader under the headline: A Change m Prospecting? of November 30th, you have by your objectivity towards reliable geophysical prospecting won our lasting gratitude. In spite that you have enveloped all your aspects of the matter m many "ifs" and "if it can816 words
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Article408 1928-12-12 10 To the Editor. Sir, In your issue of this morning you report a speech made by Mr. William Heughan, the distinguished vocalist, to the local branch of the Oversea League on the sentiment that links the Empire. Mr. Heughan is reported as having stated that it408 words
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Article96 1928-12-12 10 CAPT. DALY LEAVER TELOK AMBON. To reside m Singapore, [From Our Own "n <|iLJ M lp<»h. |W it Captain ami Mrs. J. M Dalv T.I.U ta. far,-.,.,, SSSJ^T^! whole community. They Jirv a vin settle m Singapore. (apt. Malv ZSI J Malayan waters m \w.i. FLOODING IN KRAK96 words
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Article60 1928-12-12 10 LATEST RUBBER AM) TIN PRICES. [FREE PRESS SERVICE OPYBJGft London. Dec. 11. Messrs. Lewis. Lazarus and tons notify to-day's tin prices as follow Spot £227.12.6 (up £2.0.0 fc ward .£225.2.6 (up £1.10.0). Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber prices a* follow: Spot 8 8 16d. (down I60 words
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Article189 1928-12-12 10 News has been received t>\ the fUkm of Singapore of the death AlCMMtti Webber at Huntingdon. IVnn.. I'.S.A. Jt is reported that the AIcMHMH went to stay with and preach for hi- friend, th.rector of St. John's church, Huntingdon. Though unwell he preached an on Hi189 words
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Article133 1928-12-12 10 The Victoria Theatre should be the Mn-ca of all Singapore BMic lovers to-ni^ht f the first of Mr. William ift'uch«nrecitals. It is over three pirn ihM h was here and it is anticipated that he rat receive an enthusiastic welcome. wherever he has t»een write euloKistually not133 words
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Advertisement246 1928-12-12 10 I DDNHARD'S 1 BERNCASTLER 1 ESTATE WINE I The connoisseur will appreciate this Superb 1 |j Wine The Product of the world-famous vineyards of the Berncastel District. CALDBECh MACGREGOR CO., LTD. I (Incorporated under the Cotnpavic»* Ordinance* of Hong Kong) I (Incorporated m Shanghai.^ J 90 Robinson Road. I SINGAPORE.246 words
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Advertisement176 1928-12-12 10 1 EXODISITE FACE I I POWDERS I 1 1 Delicately perfumed S to suit all. Iduhre brothers, ltd I |i Sole Agents Wholesale.) T^i^^wWflffl?fl?^ fl |^'l^ |^^w^f^?^!ff!i^!?^!^!3!l 634 -3 TAN K AH KEE CO.'S BEADED EDGE. a Tyres 32 x 3 4 $17 Tubes $2.25 i 700 xBO $11 $1.40176 words
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Article174 1928-12-12 11 <tren<;th maintained W BETTER. Anxiety I nallayed. fßtLters Service.] London. Dec. 1!. 11.44) a.m. Sulletin it lI. IS ».m. says the King „-ral koun p. The temperature hijrh but there is no funher imrn. (lf s! n'^'th. bulletin i> not regarded as sajimi the anxiety of members174 words
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Article45 1928-12-12 11 PIESS SKRVICE. C«»PYRIGHT.] London, Dec. 11. 4 p.m. is n\anifested regarding: the lition. l£H. U» Prime Wales is due m i(i I" d'clivk to-nitfht. [Keuter's Service.] ..ruin n. Dec. 11, 4.25 p.m. informed at 4.: i."> p.m. that condition had not changed since45 words
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Article100 1928-12-12 11 [Br;t:>h Radio— Official Service.] Rugby. Dec. 11. Wale-, who is now on his y fnm Brimii>i to Boulogne, received KWi <>! the King m a telegram ;,.lt.«» station. Hurinj*: a brief halt at l Prince sent telegrams to the ii>- and Sic. Mussolini coYiveying r the100 words
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Article91 1928-12-12 11 'British Radio Official Service."| Rugby. Dec. 11. 11l s.y Mac Donald, the ex-Labour j. lecture m Paris yesterday ■itc National d'Etudes, on the FoKcjr of the British Labour He prefaced his speech by saying .>:t had been made uncertain for kg* t y the illness of91 words
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Article100 1928-12-12 11 Wrty of British Residents. *Wl Radio Official Service.] Rugby. Dec. 10. > were asked m the House of regarding the situation m ■'"^■■<at.. r-Sccmary for the Foreign Office. L'Kktr-Lampjon. stated that the «M nut aware that any British W* m danger there. The Governin constant communication by100 words
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Article91 1928-12-12 11 tish Radio— Official Service.*! Rugby. Dec. 10. t> ol the forthcoming British Ft to be held m London and Feb. 18 to Mar. 1, are ■•tofactory. Capt Hacking, the W' 7t''-\ ''^-Secretary of the Trade. mi n making this statement Commons, said that m had been91 words
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Article38 1928-12-12 11 IS cS7 f the Christ Church, Me^ I*'" 1 thV'o Katl n after the evening ser* ll instant. Mr. H.» d'Esterra K**aJv m1 Peoples' Warden to fill v Vo r a, t cau l>(1 b >' Mr. Pearce's depar-38 words
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Article134 1928-12-12 11 MASTERPIECES SENT TO ENGLAND. Many Countries Contribute. [Briti.h Radio— Official Service Two Dutch torpedo bo^^^L Pany.ng to British territorial waWrs the Batavier l.ne steamers m which Zl pictures wTcJut* f r eXhibiti n m w7, pa> a courUsy VlBlt to London. The first morroV° £T. d th134 words
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Article71 1928-12-12 11 Nods and Winks Allowed [FREE PRESS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT.! London, Dec. 11. The report of the Street Offences Com. ir.ittee of enquiry equalises the sexes as regards the offence of importuning which is Penned as "acts of molestation by offensive words or behaviour m any street or public !>'ace.71 words
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Article75 1928-12-12 11 [Reuter's Service] London. Dec. 11. Attempts to refloat the White Star liner Celtic which went aground outside Queenstown hitherto have been unsuccessful. The depth of water m the holds has increased to twentyfour feet. DOIBTS OF SAVING THE SHIP. [FREE PRESS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT.] London, Dec. 11.75 words
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Article31 1928-12-12 11 [FUEE PRESS SERVICE.- COPYRIGHT] London, Dec. 11. An interesting engagement is announced, the parties being Henry Adolf, eldest son of Baron Steengracht van Moyland. and Mary Gwendolen Davies Berrington.31 words
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Article90 1928-12-12 11 [Reuter's Service.] Washington. Dec. 11. The Pan-American congress has appointed a special committee under the chairmanship of Mr. Kellogg to devise means of conciliation m the Bolivia-Paraguay rupture. Lugano, Dec. n. It is expected that the League Council will communicate with the two Governments to-day, counselling90 words
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Article40 1928-12-12 11 [Reuter's Service.] Washington. Dtfc 11. The Naval Committee approved several bills sponsored by the chairman Mr. Britten, authorising increased appropriation for the modernisation of the battleships California and Nevada and for the construction of two fleet submarines.40 words
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Article116 1928-12-12 11 [By arrangement with Nanyang Sian? Pau Press.] Hong Kong. Dec. 11. Chang Ming Shu has tendered his resig.nation as Commander m Chief of the eleventh army to enable him to concentrate on civil affairs. The construction conference m Kwangsi has been postponed to January first. Canton commemorates116 words
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Article75 1928-12-12 11 The following message was despatched to the Secretary of State for the Colonies on Monday:—The Legislative Council at meeting to-day asked me to send following message—Please convey an expression of the distress of the Government and people of this Colony on account of the severe illness of75 words
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Article17 1928-12-12 11 Mr. H. B. Egmont Hake is expected to reach Malaya on his return from leave m February.17 words
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Article834 1928-12-12 11 FALSE INFORMATION CHARGE. PoKce Inspector's Complaint. TMe hearing of the case m which Inspector Judge of Paya Lebar Police Station charged a Chinese named Ong Guan Suah with laying false information before the Third Magistrate, was continued yesterday before the District Judge, N>. C. H G Clarke. The834 words
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Article124 1928-12-12 11 Captain J. C. McLeod, of the Harbour Master's Department, left Penang on Saturday for Singapore to meet his bride. The marriage will take place m Penang on the 14th. instant. S. Echo. A Malay teacher named Mat Dris bin Ismail of the Vernacular School at Lereh was run down and124 words
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Article647 1928-12-12 11 FAR EAST FLIGHT RETURNS. A Successful Tour. The four flying-boats of the R.A.F. lar Eastern Flight made their appearance over the town about eleven o'clock yesterday morning on returning from their flight m Eastern waters. They left Seletar on November l3t. and have been to Jesselton, the Philippines, Hong647 words
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52 1928-12-12 11 The Crown Prince and Princess of Belgium are due to arrive m Singapore on board the Rotterdam Lloyd vessel, Insulinde, on Friday of this week. The Crown Princess was formerly the Princess Astrid of Sweden, and her husband holds the title of Duke52 words
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Article199 1928-12-12 11 The Macdona Players, who have been performing the plays of Bernard Shaw foi about eight years will visit Singapore on 'December 17th for a short season opening with Pygmalion. These Players, who are so well-known m the West End of London, m the Province? of England, Scotland199 words
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Article41 1928-12-12 11 The total amount collected m IVMlacca for the Poppy Day Fund to date is $4,781.27 but there is a further sum to come m from the organisers of th« Shantung Relief Fund, which should bring the collections to over fs,ooo.—Malay Mail.41 words
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Advertisement150 1928-12-12 11 LADIES' I I FASHION SHOES I o/ Quality X H^^^^^ No. *****. jj| X V. In Silver liroc ade with Silver Kid Louis Heel :<: x Price $18.50 jS S2*Sl^^^ Beiffe Colour Kid, with inset >'- I of Lizard skin A Perfect x Si Fitting Shoe v 9 111 1150 words
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Article518 1928-12-12 12 A Large-Hearted Londoner. "A man may know a good deal about life and human nature, but being Lord Mayor of London for a year will teach him a great deal that he had never known." Sir Charles Batho, the retiring Lord Mayor of London, gazed thoughtfully out518 words
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Article196 1928-12-12 12 Biff Game Hunt. Shanghai, Nov. 22. J to Chinese government to-dav issued an invitation and offered all possible protection to Theodore and Kermit Roosevelt who are visiting China early next vear or a big game hunting expedition on behalf o\ the Field Museum. According to information196 words
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Article78 1928-12-12 12 140 Lives Lost So Far. Manila, Nov. 29. Mr. Stimson, the Governor-General of the Philippines, has authorised the governors of the provinces affected by the typhoon to fix food prices and commandeer private supplies. The inter-island steamer Euzkadi has foundered, seven being drowned. Hitherto there have been at78 words
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Article648 1928-12-12 12 Great Wood Engraver Remembered. To-day at two o'clock, says the Manchester Guardian of Nov. 8. the Gateshead Town Council will pla:e a wTeath on the tablet to Thomas Bewick at the post office m West Street, GatesheaU. to commein >- rate the centenary of his death m the648 words
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Article131 1928-12-12 12 The monoplane Canton, which is being flown over China just now was built by the Hamilton Co., Milwaukee, Wis., and was bought recently from America at a cost of M.530,000. The Canton airman flew m this machine from Canton to Hankow m six hours, and from Hankow131 words
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Article19 1928-12-12 12 During- September Imperial Airways took nearly 4,000 passengers across the Channel, while their Channel Island service was also crowded.19 words
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Advertisement357 1928-12-12 12 IMnfMMIf KORRENGZAL OINTMENT najmnms, sores, and all skin diseases WUIIUb great peppermint cure raa omsas; catas, mo stomach complaints. M > l^^m«rß tH^^fc JaV^aJr^B 4 )-^Tj^^l| f aa J 18 .-------lllßaa^^B^^^^^ I HP^^ffal I Made from the purest milk of cows pastured m the I home counties, the 'Allenburys* Foods357 words
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Advertisement145 1928-12-12 12 4»" JM%J f *C" —requires enenry and endurance.' You /r W j^H body and >pirit, it preserves your activity T *-^^"^^^^JJ^S|^^ 3L Rh H intimate friend of every tennis player. I T flSjj H Kau de Cologne unless it bears the numerals m I IS? H Representative for I' dm145 words
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Article485 1928-12-12 13 HOME RUGBY FOOTBALL. Hongkong Bank vs. Chartered Bank. Seldom have the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank lun up so convincingly large a balance of points against their great nvals the Chartered Bank of India, as they did on their own ground at Beeker.ham, London this year. Hongkong won by485 words
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212 1928-12-12 13 Friday's and Saturday's Ties. C. E. Winter and R. B. Homer beat N. Bradbury and H. Morris, 101. H. J. Frewin and F. Ruchwaldy beat H. Gray and F. Young, 49. A. D. Baker and W. E. Acraman beat F J. L. Mayger and H. A.212 words
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Article202 1928-12-12 13 The following will represent the S.C.C. against the Welch Regiment at Tanglin to-day:—P. W. F. Mills; W. P. Day Dewdney, R. E. Cox; C. E. Brooke, P. Buschow, R. B. Gotch; C. K. S. Rhodes, G. F Murphy, D. 11. Palmer, D. R. A. Hoblyn, E. M. Murphy. Umpire:202 words
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Article66 1928-12-12 13 [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 9. The death has taken place, at the age of 77, of Gen. the Rt. Hon. Sir Arthur Henry Fitzroy Paget, eldest son of the late Gen. Lord Alfred H. Paget C. B. Sir Arthur Paget entered the Scots iGuarrfs m66 words
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272 1928-12-12 13 SINGAPORE BILLIARDS CHAMPIONSHIP. The second round ties m the Singapore billiards championship tournament will begin on Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Padmore Billiard Hall. Victoria Street. The following are the second round matches and dates. December. 13th.— Mr. Ang Chin Thia* (Bendemeer Athletic Club) vs. Mr. Chua Choon Leong272 words
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Article130 1928-12-12 13 There were 17 entries for the Port Dickson Yacht Club's race on Sunday week over a triangular course of about Z l -j miles. A rather distended start saw No. 17 (unnamed) first over the line, followed by Nereid, Wales, Murevi and Rama Rama. Kivona picked up130 words
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Article27 1928-12-12 13 1887-1888, including the action of Gemaizah, and commanded the Ist. Scots Guards m South Africa. He was Officer Commanding the Forces m Ireland from 1911 to 191727 words
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Article319 1928-12-12 13 RETIREMENT OF MR. H. G. SARWAR. A correspondent writes as follows: —Mr. H. G. Sarwar, M.C.S.. District Judge (Civil), i will sit for the last time on December l~th. and his actua! retirement will date from the end of this year. With Mr. Sarwar will; quit the last remnant of319 words
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Article136 1928-12-12 13 NEW HEAD OF THE O.I). CO. Tokio, Dec. 9. Mr. Shunji Miyao, ex-Chief of the Colonial Office of the Formosa Administration has been unofficially select ad as the new President of the Oriental Development Company. VICE-ADMIRAL GODO JOINS THE S.M.K. Tokio, Dec. 9. It has been privately136 words
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Advertisement402 1928-12-12 13 If only every s& Mother knew! /?Xjh2^>\ I>r those *»f<»mach and bowel com -^■T/p T* Warer after «^h meal i, at/^B^ &Uf'* Vater J conUl mgred.ents whkh check 7»}/ \J^r jm t fermentation and acidity and ensue easy and ITMI c Pf complete digestion of milk and other foods IB402 words
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Advertisement152 1928-12-12 13 JB^Srm| X s .j f~~*\ B^Kiiiß B v A/ "v -^r B B Prices (at Singapore) Tourer S 1395.-; Sedan 1795.— Comm Chassis 995,— r /on 7>ucA" 1370.— BORNEO-CHEVROLET LTD. Singapore Malacca Seremban Kuala Lumpur Ipoh Taiping Penan^. MORE POWER KfeßMXfff Marine Snoines r: your marine engine giving that much152 words
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Advertisement1779 1928-12-12 14 Blue Funnel lineperman Backnafl P. O. I 5 Steamship Lo., Ltd. British India and Apc^r I in* I Twice MoirtWy S«rrke Urerpool and Glasgow. I F wW LiIIICA (VU Genoa and Havw.) 1 (Incorporated m U.S.A.) (Incorporated m England). H RonU snbject to alteration tja^J. I lin I rHWAiif 91,779 words
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Advertisement643 1928-12-12 15 O. S. K. Lime. "ill<L And,. Man, Doc. lIS Dec IT Sunt-. »<■•• <U: Jam'iru Montevideo ,nH l><i<- Aires. Klli,,v vs.m-UI pa%saK«- U:,().] f Manila .Maru j an. 4 Jan. <; 7i>>ar. Dares-Salaam. j^un mo Marques and r\:.:;^r r, 1' )i"il:i .li indusM^ru Z. Dec' i, ivranp and Rangoon. t643 words
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Advertisement575 1928-12-12 15 r~T7^^m^^~^I^l l^**^l^ g JJ^rifiL m^LM W A|^ JMIUUfSA V •iMiggmßMT? V ngMfrTMTil^ 1^ I uwhbbs Do.lar President .iners offer you !uxOri.u, trave! .omforts. A»" staU-rooms are outside rooms, well-ventilated and cooled by electric fans- They are furnished with l beds (not berths >, each having an 4 -,l t L575 words
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Advertisement732 1928-12-12 15 K. P M. (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 3640, with sub-connections to:—Passage, Freight. Transhipment, Marine Departments and Managers desk. Representatives m the Straits Settlements (Singapore «od l>n«ng). oFr.cIAL^Ri o sT t ßUßr^r; o..- JAVA. A" '"i^Ap^K^T^rb^. 1— VAN LANSBERGE—Wednesday, Dec. 12, Muntok and732 words
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Article499 1928-12-12 16 I THE HIDDEN PORT OF LONDON. (To The Editor of the Times.) >ir,— The interesting article on "Fou Foreign Ports" in your issue of Novembe 1 suggests the question whether somethini might not be done to acquaint Londoner with the fact, of which multitudes are quit oblivious, that499 words
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Article161 1928-12-12 16 War Office Order. The War Office has telegraphed instructing tne South China and North China Command to detail 60 men from the various regiments m Hong Kong and China for military guard duty on board British passenger steamers trading between Shanghai ami Hong Kong or161 words
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Article170 1928-12-12 16 P. H. B. LIGHTERMEN STRIKE. Work at th? Penang Harbour Board ha.bcen thrown out of gear by the recent strike of the lightermen whose demand foi more wages was refused by the Board officials says the Straits Echo of Monday Working for $21 per month, the men wanted an increment170 words
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Article81 1928-12-12 16 Cargoes arriving yesterday included 163 bullocls by the Katong from Bangkok and a cargo of rice by the Halvdan from the same port. Subscriptions and donations to the Port Swettenham Mariners' Club should be sent either to Mr. J. W. W. Hughes, at the' District Officer's Office, Klang, or to81 words
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Advertisement639 1928-12-12 16 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia). 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 (4,512 tons). The g.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins de639 words
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Advertisement552 1928-12-12 16 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE to I BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA tin. BALTIMORE. A (via Suez). M.S. SILVERMAPLE due Dec. 10 M.S. SILVERBELLE due Jan. 6 a,,s IVc. 2l M.S. SILVERHAZEL due Jan. 29 ai,s 11 PACIFIC JAVA552 words
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Miscellaneous712 1928-12-12 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuantan (via Gemaa and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 aaau Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.nu Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala k Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday712 words
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Article1071 1928-12-12 17 FIFTY YEARS OF INDUSTRY. Sir George Sutton's Surrey. Sir George Sutton, as chairman of the Council of the Royal Socity of Arts, delivered his inaugural address on Nov. 6th. He spoke of the many important changes which had taken place m British industry during the past 50 years.1,071 words
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Article279 1928-12-12 17 Dr. Stella Churchill, repeating the saying that a man required six hours' sleep, a woman seven, a child eight, and a fool nine, ie marked recently to a woman's gathering at the Institute of Hygiene, Portland Place, London, W., "I am glad to say I279 words
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Advertisement384 1928-12-12 17 Cure Sore Throat and prevent dangerous infectious disease* by taking Formamint. Give Formamint to your family too. It will destroy the germs m mouth and throat before they can do any harm. FORMAMINT (ACHIEVEMENTS OF 1928 ON I j WAKEFIELD 1 CASTROL I r MOTOR OIL CAR MOTOR CYCLE I384 words
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Advertisement406 1928-12-12 17 The Blessing of Health bestowed by Wincarnis We are living no longer m days when every illness was attributed to the influence of some malignant demon, witch or wizard yet how often do we hear the complaint I am cursed with insomnia, loss of appetite, nerves But even m the406 words
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Article, Illustration2427 1928-12-12 18 ONE THAT WAS NEVER CAUGHT. Wassmuss of Persia. "German armies have landed m England! The King of England has been executed!" So read the notice which the German spy, who had become a great man m Persia during the World War, thanks to his liberality with the natives,2,427 words
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Advertisement275 1928-12-12 18 Success m sport dependa on I v4Sp*r/^^«T3l S^^^V physicaJ fitness. Whilst tb« LMxflfc^^^K?^ijr^^)v^i itself a guaraatee of fitness, it J .^syS^B st^ZjpVv^M/ helps considerably, and many •portstnen find they are better ■^^K|#^wi y7 able to withstand continued effort I K^^Bfl B^r and fat if ue by the uae of ENO.275 words
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Article71 1928-12-12 19 Deetmtor l Batik I aua. 2 1 1 32 Band demand 2 7 8 Private credit* 3 m..-. '2.4 15 :{2 New York, demand 56 3 16 Credit* 90 <!.ays 5X' H Fraruv. d,'m:;ml 14H6 India. I. 1. IttH HonfjkonK. demand 10 7 H p.c. IMs. Yokohama, demand 12271 words
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Article189 1928-12-12 19 IK-Cfmrwr 11. Tin 250 Ton.- $1144* (sans bier 8V» I\-ppcr White 98 Pepper Illuck oY» Flake Tapioca x P»>arl Sajjo Small I Copra Saiidrioii 10.:>O Rice Liang din Chan M»'» Red Eagle (New. S3O Rice, Siora 01.l \'o. 330 Rice, Rangoon Bir.tan 260 Rice, Rangoon Sioka 256 Rice, Sian189 words
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Article48 1928-12-12 19 PtCfWfctr 11 h.. IJoVlo-.k nsmn. X S.S. < !:i>- it. S|...t "J. Standard 11.5.5. on render Dec. lan-Mar. Sl'a :l Apr-June •'><»'♦ Tune of Maiket: Qaiel aft- r active. I.atc>i J'jioi,-: London Spot thmti B 1 per Ib. Ntv V...«r; ?pot ?he«l Gxt* 17% pvi48 words
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Article62 1928-12-12 19 Alterations. Buyers Sellers. H.-ntf Futts 34 ')s Lahat Mint- ft) ».< !M I ."is !»<| c.« Penjrkalen i'»>-> I9i 2* is Puteh (i!) 1.64 1.66 f.« Kantnu Pref. «.Sl.» 1..10 l.:J."» Ratmt <i*> 2ls 22s Ayer Pmum <•*''» 5.90 6.10 rOnneniara /^t !.2O I.2'> Kluany (s.">> 3.8862 words
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Article26 1928-12-12 19 I am frankly aghast at the small numbei af people whom I meet in first-class railway carriage.-, who read on a journey. The Duchess of Atholl.26 words
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Article43 1928-12-12 19 Rubber Stocks Down. SHARE MARKETS IDLE. [FREE PRESS SERVIC-. COPYRIGHT.J 1 ondon, Dec. 11. No interest is being taken in the rubber share marl et at the moment and there is very little selling, while buying quotations are practically unchanged.43 words
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Article51 1928-12-12 19 Stocks have fallen by '.".'JR tons and arcnow 10,517 against 16,R""m -last week and 66,011 for the corresponding week of last year. The landing! totalled 1,620 tons against 69f> and deliveries IjMi against te**%. Liverpool stocks fell 67 tons to 2,204 and landings there were KM and deliveries51 words
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Article68 1928-12-12 19 Tin shares have declined and there wcre only a few hardening.*; at the close. Southern Perak Renong, Uangrin. Tekka Taiping, Lower Kepong, IVngkalen and Southern Tronoh show small gains. S-uthem Malayan is proposing to ineranaa ka capital to _400,oon. Lord Askwith, in his apooch at London Tin68 words
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Article315 1928-12-12 19 Agents Itnustead and Co.. IVnanu. Mnlnkoff 12X.00O, Kuala Muda. 341,000, United Patani (Malaya) Ltd.. 179,000, Taiping Rubber Plantations 99,1 00, Sungei Batu (Malaya) r>4 500, Foothills (Malaya) 20-800, Bertam Consolidated 805.000, Bortnm Extended 81,000, Windsor (F.M.S.* #9,900, Vai D*oi 000. Kuala Sidim 60,712, ■naaaM Rubber 83*209.315 words
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Article49 1928-12-12 19 Tlu- Hon'ble Inche Mohamed Ynnna pre r-ided oxer .-tn extraordinary general meeting of the Savoy Bakery, Limited, held in Raffle* Chambera resterdny, when resolu- tion for the -rinding un of the tirm wna passed. Mr. lim Vang Teck being appoint ed liqnidntor at a remuneration of 8600.49 words
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Article172 1928-12-12 19 Without l:emg unduly optimistic writ- m "I i Chung-yin" on Dee. 1 it ha*, to be recorded that the latest important political j event at Canton augurs well for peace and I trade on a very wide aspect, that i»- to *-ay. a*; affecting Hong Kong.172 words
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Advertisement1708 1928-12-12 19 INSURANCE. JJANKING. BANKING. MACPHAIL'S SHARE LIST. *"Z ~I^Z CBAMHffI) BANK"" HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI A>er Weng Dw n h^ K^ Ilir, /S^JPl^tev OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. RAIWtUT ftaRPIIR ATHMtf Batanif Padan B 50 ViVi i^l 'Til /y M^s)wtV J®V Incorporated m England by Eoyal Charter D/llllllHU IA«I* UliitllUil* Bat u1,708 words
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Advertisement41 1928-12-12 19 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE (Incorporated In England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINR r Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. > Singapore Representatives— Messrs. BARLOW CO., Messrs. HARRISONS. BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). f A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.41 words
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Article1265 1928-12-12 20 England's convincing victory over Aus- 1 tialia in the first Test Match at Brisbane I laises high hopes among her supporters I that thei "Ashes'* will be retained. Thei time for shouting, however, is not yet I Sydney will prove a different proposition to Brisbane, where Australia, minus1,265 words
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Article152 1928-12-12 20 THIRD ROUND DRAW IN F.A. CUP. Southern Teams Lucky. [Reuter's Service.] London. Dec. 10. The third round draw in the F.A. Cup, tie matches to be played on January 12th., is as follows: Lincoln vs. Leicester; Walsall vs. Middlesborough; Fulham or Luton vs. Crystal Palace; Southampton vs. Clapton152 words
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Article94 1928-12-12 20 Kelleway Unible to Play. [Reutei's Service.] Sydney, Dec. 11. Kelleway. who contracted ptomaine poisoning at Brisbane and was unable to bat in the second innings of the Test match, does not play in the second Test owing to illhealth. Dr. Nothling (Queensland) who took 5 wickets for94 words
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Article63 1928-12-12 20 Meeting Next Year. i I Reuter's Service. 1 i London. Dec. 11. At the annual meeting at Lords. Mr. Finlay announced it was proposed to hold f an Imperial cricket council next May when > future tours will be discussed. i It was hoped that India.63 words
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Article112 1928-12-12 20 [Reuter's Service.] London. Dec. 10. The general meeting of the Lawn Tennis Association has adopted a nan* rule: "No tournament, match or competition wherein a player who is not an amateur i% concerned, shall be promoted or played on the courts of an association, club or organisation,112 words
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Article35 1928-12-12 20 [Reuter's Service.] Twickenham. Dec. 11. In gloomy weather and before 40.000 spectators Cambridge beat Oxford by 14 to 10 in the annual Rugby fixture. (Cambridge have now won 20 to Oxford's 22 matches).35 words
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Article107 1928-12-12 20 Monday's Results. Sir William Murison and E. J. M. Cameron beat P. Carmichael and R. T. Boyd, 49. H. R. Corbishley and E. V. Smith beat N. G. Bishop and G. H. Daly. 89. E. J. Cassels and A. W. Madger beat R. G. Littlebales and W.107 words
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Article666 1928-12-12 20 A.P.C. WIN TOURNAMENT GAME. A Sensational Opening. A. P.C, 13 pts.; Etcs. and Law, 10 pts. A sensational first minute try for the Etceteras and a remarkable second half recovery by the A.P.C. were features yesterday of one of the best games seen in the S.C.C. Tournament this666 words
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Article159 1928-12-12 20 Mr. E. H. R. Bowerman care of Cable Depot, Keppel Harbour, was the winner of our last week's football competition with ten correct results. S.R.C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT. The following is a list of prize winners in the Tennis Tournament concluded on Monday with the doubles championship tie159 words
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Article41 1928-12-12 20 Sixteen cards were taken out for the ladies' December Spoon and the following were returned: Mrs. F. R. Horridge 2 down Mrs. A. McK. Low 2 down Mrs. W. P. Douglas 3 down Mrs. P. Wilson 4 down41 words
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Article432 1928-12-12 20 SWIMMING SHOW AT KATONG. A Delighted Crowd. There was a large gathering at the Swimming Club last night for the exhibition by the famous swimmer, Arne Borg, whc delighted the audience with the display ot his capabilities, not only in his long and short distance swims, but432 words
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Article271 1928-12-12 20 A Small Fleet Competes. The second race for the Guillemard Cup brought out four boats on Sunday and these Cantain Flett started at 10.10 a.m. in light airs from the North east. Jean II crept away in the lead until the wind, drawing round more Northerly, let271 words
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Article110 1928-12-12 20 The Y.M.C.A. Badminton Championship has been revived and some good games were seen in the first round ties at the Y.M.C.A. on Monday night when the following wore the results: W. Zecha w.o. H. H. Heytman. Koh Cheng M"oh beat R. Goldman. 15 0, 15—1. Tan Thean Teck beat110 words
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Article23 1928-12-12 20 Playing on the Y.M.C.A. ground on Monday, the home team defeated Fort Canning by three goals to one, after a close game.23 words
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Article30 1928-12-12 20 Two Malays were out shooting birds on Monday last week when one fired at a bird but hit his companion in the forehead. Fortunately, the injuries were not serious. M.G.M.G. - 30 words
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