The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 14 August 1929
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Title Section13 1929-08-14 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CE^TS. SINGAPORE, S.S. WEDNESDAY. AUGtJST 14, 1929. NO. 12,79413 words
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Article306 1929-08-14 1 Wholehearted support is given by the Pritkh Tress to Mr. Snowden in his attitude at the Reparations Conference and continental delegates aro trying to find a means of satisfying British demands Pages 9 and 11. Bradford was startled by a series of street explosions yesterday which blew306 words
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Article817 1929-08-14 1 SABAH SKETCHES.— I. To-day is "Tamu, 1 or market day. and from early dawn natives have been coming 1 in to the "tamu" ground by the river below the Government Station. Mounted on buffalo, pony or "Sapi," as well as on foot they come trooping in along the bridle paths,817 words
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Advertisement281 1929-08-14 1 TAKE HOME A PACKET OF ABRAIZO MAKES AUTMINIUMWAIttS SHINE. 1 Sea View Hotel. I! is ffi MONDAY, AUGUST 19th, MOONLIGHT SWIMMING Sfi CARNIVAL EVENTS i i 1. Open Race for Gentlemen. One Length of Pagar, 9.15 p.m. 1. Open Race for Ladies, One Length of Pagar, 9.45 p.m. 5. WATER281 words
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Advertisement269 1929-08-14 1 ii^ri^iou^N-vicKEßsi 9 Turbo Generators Great and Small ►j5 A new series of "Metrovick" self-contained turbo X units have been specially designed for outputs of X from 4,000 kW down to 200 kW. g I METROPOLIT AN VICKERS TURBO -GENERATING SETS SUPPLIED OR ON ORDER FOR MALAYA AGGREGATE S I OVER269 words
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Advertisement180 1929-08-14 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Prices of Chevrolet Utility Trucks. Page 4. Goodyear's specialize in truck tyres. Page 5. V'ulcain watches keep accurate time. Page 111. Frustrate friction, heat and carbon with Castrol. Page 5. You can get Dewar's white Label from any hotel or club. Page 3. Prospectus of Singapore Speedways Ltd.180 words
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Advertisement8 1929-08-14 1 FOR YOUR SILVERWARE USE "GODDARDS" NON-MERCURIAL PLATE POWDER.8 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous106 1929-08-14 1 THE WEEK. II (/><< atfay, 14'/i. Hick Water, m a.m.. 7.0. 5.13 p.m.. 8.1. Ploatinc Dock, ofllcial opening by H.K. ihe (io i ntir. Santoro'i Marionettes, Theatre, 9M p.m. Tho M« i!> Widow. 7"/' < i "dan. \7>th. Hiuh Water, 7.JS :i.m.. 6.5. 1.11 p.m., 8.0. Polo Club aiUMUU mtjr..106 words
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Article138 1929-08-14 2 Sir Thomas Inskip not Chosen as Candidate. London, July 22. There has been much agitation in Conservative circles over the Twickenham Conservative Association not choosing Sir Thomas Inskip as a candidate for the by-election due to the elevation of Sir William Joynson Ricka to the Peerage, as it138 words
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Article168 1929-08-14 2 London. July 24. Disapproval of the action of Conservative Headquarters regarding ;>ir .lohn Ferguson was expressed at a private meeting of certain Conservative M.P.'s connected with the Empire Industries Association meeting. It was thought the central organisation acted hastily in refusing to conrede to Sir John Ferguson168 words
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Article257 1929-08-14 2 Veiled Woman's Sign to an Englishman. Monte Carlo. July 3. Mr. J. S. (arty, a much-tattooed Englishman, whose right arm bears a blue cobra with its head surmounted by the numeral seven, has just, had a remarkable stroke of luck at the casino. Fie was257 words
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Article135 1929-08-14 2 Victim's Widow Arrives in Bombay. Bombay, July 2«. A traffic figure among the passengers <>n hoard the P. and Macedonia, which arrived this morning, was Mrs. Bridget Elder, widow of the late Mr. Elder, who was murdered in the Calcutta-Bombay mail train. The sad news was135 words
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Article89 1929-08-14 2 Death of Wealthy American Cotton Merchant. London, July 30. The riaru ground due to drought was responsible for the death of a wealthy American cotton merchant, Mr. Barclay McFadden. While playing polo in the Liverpool Cup Competition, he stooped to strike the ball and the pony89 words
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Advertisement294 1929-08-14 2 VAPEX INHALANT. Cures Colds, Prevents 'Flu, Relieves Catarrh, Allays Hay Fever. Wholesale and Retail. MEDICAL HALL, LTD., Singapore. |MADAM JKj£*J!c ilf Present Her TALENTED M Kl pupils M at the Victoria M P^- Theatre PT^ On AuK 24th> at 9.15 p.m. rj>\ On Aug. 26th. and CM* m 28th. at294 words
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Advertisement288 1929-08-14 2 VICTORIA qpHEATRE Last Four NigKts AT 9.30 P.M. MATINEE SATURDAY AT 5 P.M. SANTORO'S MARIONETTES v THE MERRY WIDOW. Ballet and Vaudeville To-morrow THE WALSE DREAM Friday NAPLES Thursday Ballet and Vaudeville 9-39 [Ballet and Vaudeville Saturday T. THE MERRY WIDOW at r> and 9.30 p.m. Ballet and Vaudeville Booking288 words
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Advertisement440 1929-08-14 2 ALHAMBRA< Tkn Cheng Kee C*., Ltd. Proprietors. PROGRAMME Commencing Monday, August 12th. and ending Saturday. u&^ In the Second Show at 9 p.m. THE LATEST EMPIRE NEWS LIMOSINE LOVE A Comedy with Charlie Chase. NORMA SHEARER with a full star-cast in The Actress A Gorgeous Romance of Stapre Life. A440 words
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Article1204 1929-08-14 3 THE STORIES OF THE LONE FRENCHMAN. Paris "Camping Out." [BY ROSE PATTERSON'.] London, July 7. The Paris season has officially closed but fashionably dressed and jewelled summer visitors are crowding the smart restaurants and night clubs. When August comes the Lone Frenchman will desert them quite, but meanwhile ha1,204 words
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245 1929-08-14 3 London, August 6. The Maharaja of Alwar has left for Dublin for a week's stay as the pruest of President Cosgrave. He will stay at Viceregal Lodge, play in a polo match and watch the presentation of the Alwar Cup. The title of Lord Baden-Powell245 words
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Advertisement213 1929-08-14 3 g^§J3jf QV A KER OATS i. 65% eoergy-build-ra^lliSl «»«Protein. Besides, there are fats, min\m IsMHI eral constituents, vitamins and roughage >} iv ifiSml aH elements essential to a perfectly KSOT balanced diet. Quaker Oats is delicious, *S fiSH! tO With a lull nut-like flavor all Po^ Uj^g u ill enjoy.213 words
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Advertisement274 1929-08-14 3 S <l^a I lS a e Trust Agencies H (1927) Limited. INDIGESTION 1 branches Quickly Stopped 8 2l Fini CroBB street Malacca Don't let indi*est.on, heartburn. X1 L^* 1 Street PENANG flatulence or acidity add to vour cares SiS^Ji^Jt?3w I o Registered by and Security deposited with the stomach 'upsets-274 words
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Article194 1929-08-14 4 Three Hints for Motorists. The three following suggestions are well worth the consideration of all motorists: Become accustomed to focussing: your vision at a point well in advance of your radiator. Observe motoring courtesies. Courtesy costs nothing, but results in more pleasant relations with other drivers. Regard conventional194 words
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Article83 1929-08-14 4 Decidedly unconventional is the pneumatic hand signal offered by Handy Things, Ltd. It is intended to obviate the necessity for a driver making: signals with his arm, and takes the form of an inflated rubber hand carried on an extension attached to the windscreen by double suckers.83 words
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Article21 1929-08-14 4 A resolution recommending: the adoption of buses to replace trams at Lancaster not later than March 31st next has been passed.21 words
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Article478 1929-08-14 4 A Thrilling Drive With Capt. Campbell. A journalist accompanied C aptain Malcolm Campliell in his Sunbeam on an official practice run lor the Irish International Grand Prix motor race in Phoenix Park, Dublin. He thus describes his experiences in the Kvening Standard: A gesture of O.K. to the478 words
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Article30 1929-08-14 4 It is reported from Vienna that a syndicate has acquired the New Vienna Theatre in that city with the object of converting: it into a garage for over 300 cars.30 words
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Article236 1929-08-14 4 Loss of Two Billions in America. An economic loss of more lhan $2.oo<'.oo<>. 000 is suffered by the people of the United States annually throurh the failure U> provide adequate ti attic facilities, according to the American Motorists' Association. This stavrgerinjf figure. Which represents a pei capita loss236 words
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Article121 1929-08-14 4 The earnings of General Motors over the second quarter of 1929 were $89\949,323. After preferred dividends were paid there remained $87,597,257 for common stock or $2.01 per share. The total six months earnings were $151,860,310 and after preferred dividends were paid $147,156,474 remained for common stock or121 words
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Article72 1929-08-14 4 Features that are Wanted. May I put forward a few points which motorists expect to find as standard practice on 1930 models? Total abolition of running boards and valances; safety glass all round; real sunshine roofs; spot lights. Sportsman's coupes that will seat four big adults in perfect72 words
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Article572 1929-08-14 4 Disadvantages of Insuranct Practice. Last week, uiyi the Autocar «v rvcordd a COjoo in which a plaint tT claiming in connection with a collision t^twe*B own and another car. won kftli declining to disclose to thHIHMi company whether or Bo< insured, and if so t'\ whom. 1' of the572 words
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Article26 1929-08-14 4 Australian petrol firms cU-an* **T th gallons of petrol above the nornia ur < ot week ended June 15th owinu I an increase In the petrol %MX.26 words
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Advertisement130 1929-08-14 4 1 I I YOU CAN GET JJMk t i m ~±^^^^K mS m ma,^^BJ^ZvSSSI li F? I Hilt- i I FOR NOTHING I THE FISK RUBBER CO. (FAR EAST) LTD. Sales Division, I UNION BUILDING, SINGAPORE. 01liJ|» 1 IB''JI«linB!12»iIllBil»l»llllBIlllBIIIl«iTIl«'^« l l in i! T T I SEE THIS 1 A*A130 words
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Advertisement135 1929-08-14 4 UTILITY TOUCH CH ASf CAPACITY 1/2 TONS j/y Modern transport conditions demand six- T'm i •7/<*'" > 0 cylinder pc.formance with its greater flex- vj j j ibility, great?r reserve power, higher speed I T |fM f and swifter acceleration. And now for the J jb M s**^* first time135 words
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Article946 1929-08-14 5 SKIDDING AS CAUSE OF ACCIDENTS. Problem of Tyre Triads. Skidding is probably the most dreaded of %11 the troubles that beset the motorist, writes the Hon. Maynard Greville in the Morning Post. The reason is rather difficult to fathom, as, according to statistics, skidding only accounts for a946 words
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Article52 1929-08-14 5 "White lines" raised above the level of the road are being used in Railton Road, Brixton, where there is a bad S bend with blind corners. The raised portion consists of steel discs laid down alternately with rectangular plates, and raised about half an inch above the52 words
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Article129 1929-08-14 5 Berlin. July Bth. An apparatus has just been tested in Germany which in a few minutes can throw a dense fog over large towns, fortifications or other vital spots likely to be the target of aerial raiders. Germany, under the Versailles Treaty, is denied the right129 words
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Article140 1929-08-14 5 Should the system of traffic control by coloured lights which, as announced in The .Paily Telegraph, is to be given a trial in Oxford-street be successful, the method will be extended, it is learnt, to hundreds of ether thoroughfares throughout the 700 square miles of the Metropolitan Police140 words
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Article138 1929-08-14 5 Headlight reflectors play a far more important role in providing the driver with Rood light than be realises. Unfortunately, when owners happen to think of the reflectors they invariably damage the highlypolished surface by usin- the wrong cleaning methods. The most important point to remember is to avoid138 words
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Advertisement259 1929-08-14 5 CHRYSLER A car that suits the whole family When the family car is a Chrysler, there isn't any division of opinion in that household— because the Chrysler has all the things that the whole family likes* Chrysler's distinctive new style and lively performance are just what youth wants in a259 words
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Advertisement43 1929-08-14 5 I IvSiSI II "Tj to provide the one right i/li KilHAwl Sk f iiH IRRha^ ''M II II I Hs^kJH tU^^K 1 I I wmmmmm A w .^f^L /lllu^mr I LUXURY AND PERFORMANCE ASTOUNDING LOW PRICE ~ife!lJU I The Straits Motor Garage, f ®®®®®®©®®©®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®©®®®®®®©®@®©©®@®(§)^>43 words
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Article1175 1929-08-14 6 In Reply to the Informatory j! Double. UNFORTUNATE WAITS. [Special to the Free PressJ. SPKAKINIi, as 1 tried tt> show last week, everything that can hi said about the informatory «ioubies at Auction applies to them but with greater force at contract. The;- are better in1,175 words
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Article814 1929-08-14 6 Mr. harle>, King of England, by John Drinkwater (Hodder and Stoughton) 2.5. 6d. This is a reprint, in the Peoples' Library, of John Drinkwater's able vindication of the generally act epted character of Charles 11, and a more fascinating volume could not have been placed in the814 words
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Article1455 1929-08-14 6 THE DIARY OF A DEPARTED WORM. (Special to the Free Press). London, July IB* SUME TIME AGO Mr. Arthur Ponsonby, in one of his charming books on the diarists told us of The Diary of the Rev. William Jones, 1777 1821 (Brentano's), adding a hint that1,455 words
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Article1307 1929-08-14 6 Picturesque Japanese Ghost Ceremony. BUDDHIST CONCEPTIONS OF AFTER UKK (By Our Tokyo Correspondent Special to tht r r. Tokyo, July 15. FROM JULY 13th. till late this even inpr, all Japanese Bud. hist homes, even those in the more sophisticated of the bigger cities which have1,307 words
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Article439 1929-08-14 6 Festival in New York. ine winters activities of the EnplUh F«^lk Dance Society in America have Jml COtM to an t»J with a folk-dan >e festival, heliJ in New York City. Some fou. hundred daiueis from a dozen cities spent an afternoon danein^r before an audience of439 words
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Article23 1929-08-14 6 An education which is pun ly I appears to have a disintegratnt: structive rather than a eon»J i enc y._Tthe Bishop of GloucefM23 words
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Article426 1929-08-14 7 BROADCAST ALLEGORY FOR THE KING. The Empire's Thanks. The "surprise item" broadcast from all stations ol the 8.8.C. except 5 GB on Friday evening in mail week at 11 o'clock was an allegory the Voice of London paying tribute to the King, expressing joy at His426 words
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Article476 1929-08-14 7 How F.M.S. were Beaten By Trinidad. I«sle> (amp, July 8. The Trinidad team at Haley to-night proved its claim to take from Nigeria last year's winners, the Morning Post Junior Kolapore Trophy after a three-range tight Which was witnessed by a large crowd of Overseas visitors and476 words
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Article431 1929-08-14 7 Ptmag and Kuala Lumpur. Thf wedding took place at St. Mary's Church. Kuala Lumpur, at ll.:iO a.m. to-day, Mjn Satuiila\s Malay Mai), of Mr. Jack F. Bennett, Agent o f t h t Borneo Company, Ltd.. Kuala Lumpur, yonagml son of Mrs. E. L Bennett, of Sanifoin road.431 words
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Article43 1929-08-14 7 The annual report of the Rubber Research Institute for 1928, which covers exhaustively the activities of the various branches of the Institute, contains much that will be of interest to members of the general public as well as to the plaating community. v,.~43 words
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81 1929-08-14 7 Leader Commits Suicide. Lansing (Texas), August 6. Two Were killed, one was injured and three escaped in a daring dash for liberty of six convicts from the State Penitentiary. They overpowered the guards, whom Ine prisoners used as shields against bullet -Ms they rushed81 words
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Advertisement306 1929-08-14 7 I 1 BLACK II HI' I AND jj "I'l W'HITE II BLACK t WMITJ I If j WHISKY I I GORDON* S o^. I i f oprhm i ill 3« 3» I f I.IM 1 DISTILLERY %j PNG. A'.ri i 3 !fi Si i The Borneo Company, Ltd. I SINGAPORE.306 words
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Advertisement161 1929-08-14 7 I Sis th To6aeea dot Counts': B JL^l. w LJ i. JL v^ BO^ K^^^ s i B aV^aa avS^^^a^^^x I from headaches! mWW%?& B Most headaches can be traced to B inner jlujjgishness. direct this con- Kp T >^Sp^^ B dition and ihj headache goes. And WbmH^^s' B the161 words
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Article458 1929-08-14 8 INNINGS WIN AGAINST SOMERSET. Stumper's Seven Victims. The scores in the match between the South Africans and Somerset at Taunton last week, which the tourists won by an innings and 34 runs, were as follow. Cameron, the tourists' wicket-keeper, distinguished himself by taking six catches and stumping458 words
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Article97 1929-08-14 8 WEDNESDAYS TIES. 'A' Doubles Handicap Semi-final. Oh Jitt Siang and Cheong Chee Hai vs. Cheong Chee Lim and Evan Wong. Veterans Doubles Handicap. Lim Boon Seng and Koh Thean Seng vs. Seah Eng Chiang and I. H. Hoahing. j THURSDAY'S TIES. 'A' Doubles Handicap Final. Winners97 words
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Article54 1929-08-14 8 Aga Khan Withdraws Five Horses. Ix>ndon, Augu&t 6. The following: horses were scratched from the St. Leger at nine a.m. to-day. They all belong to the Agra Khan, who still has Buland Bala, Le Voleur and Aftab left in the race. Costaki Pasha, Dara Shukoh, Grand Terrace,54 words
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Article41 1929-08-14 8 Result of Race for King's Cup. London, August 6. In the Cowes Regatta, the race for the King's Cup resulted as follows. Colonel John Gretton's Cariad first, Mr. Eustace Blundell's Octavia second, and Lord Northampton's Celia third. Eleven started.41 words
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Advertisement529 1929-08-14 8 IWHITEAWAYS I ANNUAL SALE I Oei\tsii\e Redttetioivs from tKe OKildren's I Department. 1 lOT 4310 BOYS* w>^v!^j M B0 OSIA J*AL/ COTTON SLIT. LOT 13 BOYS' COTTON 1 BOYS' COTTON Buff Tops. Trousers »«YS' WOOL Sl IT Bl STER SUIT. GIRLS' bontrastinß shades KNITTED SIIT. Neck ami Sleeves Smocked yoke,529 words
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Advertisement328 1929-08-14 8 A Hospital Matron, I a Lieutenant Colonel i and a Nurse: I feel as if I had got a new lease of life "For the past six months I have suffered from nervous debiht\ and have tried endless medicines without receiving any benefit, i 6'iwce taking Phyllosan' feel as if328 words
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Article278 1929-08-14 9 NEW BRITISH MACHINES BUILT. Pilot's Fast Trial Flight. [British Radio Official Service.J Rugby, Aug. 12. At Calshot, near Southampton, the team which will represent Great Britain in the race for the Schneider Trophy has been in training: for some months, practising on Gloucester-Napier biplanes and the SuperMarine278 words
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Article170 1929-08-14 9 Arbitration Hoped For. [British Radio Official Service.] Kugby. Aug. 12. Sir Horace Wilson, the Permanent secretary of the Ministry of Labour, con. tinued to-day his work as conciliator in the Lancashire cotton dispute, holding informal conferences with the parties. The Legislative Council of the I'nited Textile Factory170 words
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Article114 1929-08-14 9 Resumption Announced. [Reuter's Service.] London. Aug. 10. The Post Office announce? with regard to the interruption of through communication to the Far East by the Chinese Eastern Railway mails for China and Japan despatched on July 17, 18, and 19, which were diverted to the North-American114 words
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Article103 1929-08-14 9 Motor-Cyclist's Double Journey. [British Radio— Official Service.] Kugby, Aug. 12. Mr. FT. S. Perry accomplished a new feat to-day, crossing the English Channel from Dover to Calais and back on a motor cycle. The time taken was seven hours 25 minutes. This included 40 minutes spent in103 words
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Article84 1929-08-14 9 London, July 31. The late Sir Mortimer Singer left £4G2,000. Sir Mortimer Singer, who was born at Yonkers, U.S.A., on July 2">th, 1863, was the eldest son of Isaac Merrit Singer, the inv r rtor of the Singer sowin? machine. He became a naturalized British subject84 words
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Article305 1929-08-14 9 HOPES OF REPARATIONS COMPROMISE. Effect of Mr. Snowden's Stand. [Reuter's Service.] The Hague, Aug. 13. According to French Conference circles a proposal for a compromise is being prepared whereby Britain's share of the German payments will be increased without mte-fenng with the proposed distribution amonp the other305 words
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Article294 1929-08-14 9 Chief Scout Buries the Hatchet. [Reuter's Service.] London, Aug. 13. picturesque ceremony concluded the great Scout Janibiree at Arrowe Park, Birkenheud, Baron Baden- Fowl* 11 burying a golden hatchet in the earth and distr'buting golden arrows to leaders of the national contingents as symbols294 words
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Article90 1929-08-14 9 Damage in New York. [Reuter's Service.] New York, Aug. 13. A sories of earth tremors rocked y>ortions "f five east-m States and the Canadian Province of Ontario to-day. Earthquakes wrar* reported interval?, from tho east as far a^ Springfield, Massachusetts, from the wost as far as90 words
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86 1929-08-14 9 RugSv. July 24. A statue in bronze of I ord Hai? seated m a charter wfQ be orectod in Whitehall •pposite the Scottish office. The statue will o twenty-four feet hi.h, tho ficnire being half as large as life size. The design selected86 words
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Article825 1929-08-14 9 THE ROYAL VISITORS IN JAVA. King's Banquet Speech. A gala banquet at the Government Palace at Weltevreden was one of the official functions in connection with the recent arrival in Java of the King and Queen of Siam. The Governor-General of the Netherlands Indies proposed the825 words
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100 1929-08-14 9 Sequel to Raid on Survey Camp. London, Aug. 4. Cairo. Two leaders of a band of Bedouin maraud' rs who were charged with attempting to steal stores from a survey camp and firing on the occupants of the camp were sentenced by a court-martial to100 words
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Article406 1929-08-14 9 THE SINGAPORE FREE' PRESS The Premier Morning Daily in Malaya, a live "news" paper 3p-40 columns of new* daily. Also the best Medium for Advertising. .Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest Telegrams, Latest New* and Latest Announcements, Daily News Cables, Rubber and Tin Price Cables, together with exclusive406 words
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Article99 1929-08-14 9 BUILDING SITES for sale at La Salle Estate, Adam Road, Singapore, at reasonable prices, situation high, Municipal light and water services available. Apply Rcnnie, Lowick and Company, Secretaries, Land and Property Development Limited, 18 Battery Road. "THE MANSION" (on Lease), Paying Guest Establishment. Goodwill, furniture, electric wiring and99 words
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Advertisement466 1929-08-14 9 BUSffSS CARDS. .NJONG KATONG. V o i Seaside Residential Hotel. >« Bathing Pajarar, ft -nis, Garage, Good Cuisine. >♦< »J« pho 5553. M. C. Gasper, Proprietor.^ I "FLORANGE" I IMPROVES YOUR HEALTH. j 1 MISS N. BUHRIS 1 I MIDWIFE AND MASSAGE. 128 Middle Road. REPAIRS TO BINOCULARS. FIELD- |>466 words
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Advertisement774 1929-08-14 9 NOTICES. 5 NEW HATS |j PRISCILLA, 56 Hill Street. NOTICE, fr 6 To Travellers and Manufacturers' Agents Ge f your letters and reports quickly typed by Ex >< pert Stenographers at THE ADVERTISERS J DISTRIBUTING SYNDICATE, 33 Wincheste House. Collyer Quay. Charge? very moderate any information about local business conditions774 words
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Advertisement57 1929-08-14 9 There's 0 jp 7 nothing hke a good nights rest fcr fitting erne for a aood days work-and meres nothing like cl cup of HotiidCs for ensuring a good nights rest. Never be without {his easily made and nourishing 'night-cap In 4 sizes of all Bazaars Stores Representative Mr. H.57 words
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677 1929-08-14 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 1, 1929. TO-DAY'S NAVAL CEREMONY To-day will see official recognition made of the completion of the work of establishing that floating dock which is a necessary part of what might be one of the largest naval stations in the East. To be candid we677 words
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Article298 1929-08-14 10 Mr. A. V. GtbbinffS, S'-nior Kxecutive Engineer, Kuala KaagMUT will be going on leave sometime next month. It It notified that the Trustees' Ordinance will come into force in the Colony on September Ist. Mr.-. W. K. Meredith, who has been in hospital in Seremban and Kuala Lumpur for the298 words
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142 1929-08-14 10 Flt.-Lieut. Ulm's Views. London, July 19. The Deputy Director of Civil Aviation (Mr. F. G. L. Bertram), at ;a luncheon to the Southern Cross crew, given by Mr. Marr, Australian Hon. Minister, said he had reason to hope that by 1931 a weekly air service142 words
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Article1006 1929-08-14 10 THE ROMANCE OF A QUAINT ART. Cuthbert's Three Ghosts. Three hundred years ago a family in Italy, two of whose descendants are now performing at the Victoria Theatre, Singapore, took up the quaint art of the marionette. Now, when there are only six families playing truant from the1,006 words
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Article323 1929-08-14 10 THE I.S.P. MEETT 1T IPOH. AT Striking Progress. [From Our Own Corn-,,,, The Planters' Conference at |r> up to-day following a seriemeetings, including the half-v, a at which Major Eaton, of th. search Institute, was elected a I.S.P. The Chairman gmvt a revi.-A lrik ing progress of the323 words
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Article73 1929-08-14 10 LATEST TIN AND RUBBER PRICES. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT 1 London. Aug. 13, 4.05 p.m. |f«Mrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £208 9 16 (down H> L6tht). Forward £212 9 16 (down II). The market is weak. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify73 words
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90 1929-08-14 10 Body Found in Grounds. A prisoner escaped frOM tht lock-ttf at the General Hospital at about two Alock yesterday morning. The Indian police I stable who was in charge of tht P*l has been arrested and will be protOtltti i n the Police Courts. The90 words
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Article64 1929-08-14 10 A Ceylon burgher named K. N. Andre claimed* trial in the Second PoHw C«J yesterday on a charge of thofl of i ■■J Austin car belonging to a Mr-. IVrora. Accused is alleged to have reni-ved the < from Foch Road, off Jalafl BoMir, tht vne having left64 words
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Article144 1929-08-14 10 r m To-day's Feature. I DIARY OF A Di:rM<T- I ED WORM, I p p&gi g 9 i^ Y.W.C.A. members will be ontertaim-d ;te tea on Thursday, at B p.m.. at the 1 8, Fort Canning Road. After tee thert be special songs by Mrs. RoUrt^n. Mrs. Barlow will play.144 words
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Advertisement298 1929-08-14 10 jg Bulmer's Herefordshire jj II J 71 it _j i tb "I i g A splendid thirst-quencher in rtf in it_ is ■I- -ii Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., Ltd. ftimrjtorated under the Companies' Ordinances of H°ng H">!>). IJj (C I ncornoratf (I in Shanghai.) S 90. Robinson Road, Singapore. Telephone No.298 words
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Advertisement107 1929-08-14 10 ■MERCEDES EUCLID! The Fully Automatic S CALCULATOR. PATERSON, SIMONS CO., 1 LIMITED, 4 Prince Street, Singapore. a PHONE 2700. m ■'lllH'!:!Kl!!Bii l iB!l'lB'!!B!i:!H l !l!B''>IIBi!liBll!IH!:i;Bl!HBIHHill ©34 NORTH BRIDGE ROAD TENG SENG GUAN Agents for TK.K'S Tyres, Tubes, Shoes and other Goods. JUST PUBLISHED ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL AND ITS MUSIC by107 words
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Article173 1929-08-14 11 WHOLE-HEARTED PRESS SUPPORT. Milder French Comment. [Reuters Service.] London. Aug 13. it I the American criticisms of bjectioM to the AmLtions plar it the whole-hearted ot Mr. Snowden Disraeli," says one conmientaBrii ill statesman uttered such challenge across a conferthai Mr MacDonald's »ive effect, in the173 words
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Article63 1929-08-14 11 Arbitration or Fight to Finish. [Renter*! Service.] London. Aug 13. 5 -M be decisive in the Two of the chief employers' ns met to c -nsider the alterrya- cr "right to a finish." resentatives, after g Trade Union Congress exe- arbitration a> the jnly rdi the employers63 words
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Article61 1929-08-14 11 -ement with the Nanyangr Siar.gr Pau Pres>. Shanghai. Aug. 13. Shefc and Mr. Yoshizawa arinking this mornine. Shan ha> promised to be rescondoct of affairs in the uredeinfr cmmittee proposes for SOU millions of dollars ferrying out it? work. Hong Kong. Aug. 13. n Wall assumed his61 words
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Article20 1929-08-14 11 C. Jumeaux. who had been lying at Sitiawan during the past conveyed to the Taiping hospital -ays Monday's Malay Mail.20 words
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Article27 1929-08-14 11 Appreciable Increases Recorded. [Reuter's Service.] London, Aug. 13. Trace returns for July rtl were worth £93,550.000 £66.519,000, increases over the of £2.0."3.000 and £16.626.00027 words
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41 1929-08-14 11 I'kely to I'se it Now." London. \uir. 4. > If Club recently raised the B Mr. Ramsay MacDonald War. but the Prime Minister's elm MacDonald. in r.n intert was unlikely that his father tht club now.41 words
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Article75 1929-08-14 11 X mount Over Two Million Dollars. in New York that the total M qi life and property arising of the s.s. Vestris amounted and that Judge Houston has more than 600 claims for loss :he Supreme Court. Counsel for li and Holt have, it is stated. the claims75 words
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Article75 1929-08-14 11 ROADS TORN UP BY EXPLOSIONS. No Casualties. [FREE PRESS SERVICE-COPYRIGHT.] t> London. Aug. 13 Bradford suffered a disturbing experience to-day when there was a series of street explosions, lasting for an hour and a half. Manhole covers were thrown up into the a:r and from the uncovered holes75 words
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Article108 1929-08-14 11 Clash of Arms near Manchuli. (By arrangement with the Xanyang Siang Pau Press.* Shanghai. Aue. IS. Wang Tseng: Tin? announced to-day that his policy ir. connection with the Sino-Rus-sian dispute is unchanged and lays the blame for the delay in the resumption of negotiations upon the Russians.108 words
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Article57 1929-08-14 11 Two Japanese Passengers. [Xanyo Xichi-Nichi. Service.] Tokio. Aug. 12. It is announced that Lt. Commander R. Kusrka of the Japanese Navy, and Mr. T. Shirai. correspondent of the Kippon Dompo Tsushinsha. will be th-? two Japanese passengers o n board the Graf Zeppelin which shortly starti on57 words
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Article90 1929-08-14 11 Total of 1'700.000 a Year. l.ond<»n. Aug. •">. Zurich.— At to-day"s Bitting of the Zionist Congress, Mr. Harry Sa.ker (Jerusalem.* presented a report on the work of the Palestine Executive Committee. Ht declared that the relations between the Mandatory Power ami the Z. misti were based90 words
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Article93 1929-08-14 11 To Regulate Air Traffic. Paris. Aug. Ar official warning has been issued that Air Police pilots have received an order to regulate air traffic and to fire a smoke bomb '"across the bows" of any offending aircraft. Paris. Later. The Air Ministry annourees that the Air93 words
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Article101 1929-08-14 11 No Chassis, Axles or Springs. London. Aug. 5. New York.—Mr. James Martin, an aeroplane manufacturer, has invented a midget two-seater motor car, which he is arranging to produce at a price of £40. The car will be delivered ir.side a weatherproof case fitted with a door,101 words
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Article170 1929-08-14 11 Battle off Malaya 50 Years Ago. Mr. "Jim" Sexton, the septuagenarian M.P. for St. Helens, is not the only M.P. who has sailed the high seas in a windjammer, says the Daily News. There are two nautical claims to fame, however, which he enjoys alone. He170 words
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Article154 1929-08-14 11 VICE-PROVOST DROWNED IN THAMES. Victim of 111-Health. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] London. Auk. 13. Mr. Hugh Vibart MacNaghten, who has been Vice-Provost of Eton since 1920, was reported missing on Saturday. His body was subsequently found by a waterman in the Thames near the Etonian Country Club.154 words
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Article399 1929-08-14 11 Swiss Wife Disillusioned in Singapore The tragedy of a young ami pretty S. woman's marriage was related to the I>i>trict Judge yesterday when she claimed an order for maintenance against Dr. K. L. Voon, her husband. The complainant. Martha Martinette Voon. who was represented by Mr. C.399 words
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Article278 1929-08-14 11 London. Aug. New York. Th death has occur fU of Emile Berliner, the inventor of the telephonic transmitter ami the gramophone. [Although the late Mr. Emile Berliner, the famous inventor, wa* born in Hanover in 1851, he spent most of his life in the U.S. He invented278 words
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Article45 1929-08-14 11 [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] London. Aug. 13. Perry's trip across the Channel from Dover to Calais and back was accomplished on an all-British aerial motor cycle, in 7 hours, 25 minutes. Floats, a propellor and gear were attached to the machine.45 words
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Article139 1929-08-14 11 POSTPONEMENT FATAL TO SCHEME. Australian Premier's Views. X- Canberra. J u v 16. bai°h C *r£ UniCation ab Ut the Singapore base has been received from the British government the Prime Mm.ster said to a 'h a heard nothin anv proposal to abandon or postpone the work139 words
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256 1929-08-14 11 ELA BORATE FORTIFICATIONS TO BE ABANDONED? The Daily Lxprt-s.^ in mail week c .r.tained the following paraeTaph in retrarci to the Singapore Naval Base: The Cabinet will consider the Sir.jrap.rt ba>e question to-day, and afterwar.N Mr Ramsay MacDonald will make a statement in the House on the general r.aval prox256 words
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Article215 1929-08-14 11 Lord Headley and Collection for London Mosque. In the COWTM of a lengthy litter t«» the Y-untr Muslim LMfne, Colombo, llm Rt. H>>v.. I.<«rd Headley MTltd a- follow*, re irarding the mo-qiu in 1 —How mucli I am looking forward t<> the continuous t«.ur to215 words
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Article77 1929-08-14 11 Estimate Accepted. A meeting- of Municipal Committee Xo. 1 last Tuesday agreed to accept the estimate, submitted by Mr. F. Sands, as agent foi Messrs. Wm. Hill and Son and Norman and Beard Ltd., for an organ for the Victoria Memorial Hall at a cost of SiVO.OOO.77 words
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Article75 1929-08-14 11 Excitement in Rangoon. Excitement prevailed in business circles in the city, particularly in Mogul-street, yesterday, when it was reported that a well known Chettyar firm—the S3I.A.R. firmhad suspended payment, says the Rangoon Times of August 6. It was stated that the firm in question held larg*75 words
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Article63 1929-08-14 11 At the Manse, Bickley Park, Tranquerah. Malacca, on Thursday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Dodsworth «ave a reception in honour of the two new teachers who have arrived for work in the Mission Schools, Miss Gazelle Traeger as Principal of the Suydam Girls' School, m succession to Miss Delia Olsen, and63 words
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Advertisement130 1929-08-14 11 I ROBINSON ARE NOW SHOWING A NEW SELECTION f of I JANTZEN ALL WOOL SPRING KNIT SWIMMING COSTUMES t Colours >^S^H- I^^^ Ladies, l| *2 -Im^KQJ^^^ Gentle- X t Smart men> t t Stripes ymj Q Boys X "JANTZEX" SWIMMING COSTUMES, PERFECT IN «£> •> FIT, MAKE AND FINISH. V130 words
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Article2149 1929-08-14 12 SPEECH ON OWNER'S uEHALF. Overloading Question. in view of the finding of the lioard of Trade enquiry into tne loss oi the Vestry tne loliowing extracts 1 1 om the report oi the enquiry proceedings in mail week are of interest: Mr. G. k*. i.angton, K.C., in his2,149 words
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Advertisement1280 1929-08-14 12 I POWELL& Co., Ltd. A Rare Opportunity for Sound Investment in Land and House Properties for Enterprising J J Capitalists. II IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS i SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. SUIT NO. 231 OF 1928. j Between I 1 HADJI SAMSUDIN DAING MATARA plaintiff. 1. Hadji Abdul1,280 words
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Advertisement1071 1929-08-14 12 Lot 100. Valuable 99 years' leasehold land and shophouse No. 15 now 29 Crawford I Street, Singapore, area 1,180 sq. ft, dated 1.4.1841. Quit rent $20 to be! apportioned. Monthly rental $65. Lot 101. Valuable 99 years' leasehold land and shophouse No. 16 now 31 Crawford Street, Singapore, area 1,1801,071 words
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Article, Illustration1954 1929-08-14 13 LONDON THEATRES AND TALKIES. No Adverse Effect. L* roin Out Own Correspondent.] London, July 12. ,L-espite the fact that a dozen talkingnlms are drawing crowded audiences three or four times daily in the West End the Theatres seem to be doing remarkably well. All the popular shows1,954 words
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Article16 1929-08-14 13 The public think of melody too much It* terms of "Home, Sweet .Home." —Mr Eugene Goossent.16 words
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Article59 1929-08-14 13 New York. August 7. Five years ago, two youths left their ajred mother in Venezuela and Went 4© Hew York to make their fortune. They succeeded and sent for their mother. Yesterday she arrived and her ions met her ship, but the excitement was too ffreat for59 words
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Advertisement300 1929-08-14 13 I.V. Sfl. A Wonderful M\ Beauty &ul Cream. &Jm 'Gives The Skin U j(g^A*fl An Oxygen Bath' >J '\ih ADD to your personal chnrm r>y rejuvenating your skin with purifying >f |7 Oxygen. Only by the use of \j this delightful non greasy y Vm'Yus* Cream is it possible to300 words
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Advertisement381 1929-08-14 13 I fIS! Every doctor I w9L^ Knows 1 Every Doctor knows that experimenting with H .^Hh?^ many foods is bad for baby. And as he has M .-^l(o^^9^^ *V learnt from experience that there is cnxc food fl| It Js*t T* ulf your Baby cannot be breast-fed, give Glaxo." T^f381 words
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Advertisement810 1929-08-14 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES ■XPRESS 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. (0) WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Doe Singapore. ORESTES For London, Rotterdam and810 words
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Advertisement525 1929-08-14 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) A V "ELLERMAN" LINE. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Doe S'pore. 192t. s.s. CITY OF MELBOURNE Aug. 23 s.s. CITY OF NEWCASTLE Sept. 19525 words
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Advertisement508 1929-08-14 14 A B^B^B^S^Bv UfiL jra? British India and Apc&r Lines (Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S C,O\ FUNMrvV LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Due Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage. -in? lp o508 words
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Advertisement718 1929-08-14 15 O. S. K. Line. I>wtinationB Vessel. Arrive. Leaf a. X.ondon, Rotterdam, Har. burg, Bremen, and Antwerp via Colombo, Aden, Suei and Port Said. Atlas Maru Autf. 17 A«* IS Durban, Cape Town, Rio de Janeiro, Santos, Montevideo and Buenos Aires. IRound-the-World Passage *190.] f Hawaii Mnru Sept. 13 S.\\ 15718 words
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Advertisement419 1929-08-14 15 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE oj^ AMERICAN [MAIL-LINE ROUND— THE— WORLD SERVICE. From SINGAPORE and PENANG via COLOMBO. SUEZ. PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA and MARSEILLES to NEW YORK and BOSTON. Arrive Left*'* Leave Singapore. Sin c *pnre Penang. PRES. WILSON Aug. 19 Aug. 22 Au K 21 PRES. VAN BUREN Sept.419 words
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Advertisement846 1929-08-14 15 K. P. M. I KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. 1 (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGA I lON CO., OF BATAVIA). (Incorporated in Holland.) H UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. I Telephone No. 3640, with sub-connections to: Passage, Freight, H Transhipment, Marine Departments and H Manager's desk. H Representatives in the Straits Settlements846 words
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Article264 1929-08-14 16 The M.M. mail steamer Chantilly is due here from Saigon on Saturday at noon and will probably sail the same day at 6 p.m. for Madras, Pondicherry, Coiombo, Djibouti, Port Said and Marseilles. She will berth in the roads. The Rajah of Sarawak (892 tons) collided with a264 words
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Article187 1929-08-14 16 Sampan in a Collision. Mr. N. Ward. Police Magistrate of Penang, says the Straits Echo, in his capacity as Coroner on Saturday held an inquest relating to the drowning on July 31, of Ooi Seng, a merchant of Ghirbi, Siam, following a collision in the Penang Harbour between187 words
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Article89 1929-08-14 16 The Empress of Canada sailing from Vancouver, 8.C., on December 7th will call at Honolulu, H. I. on all Westward voyages. The Empress of Russia sailing from Vancouver on December 21st, and March Bth, 1930, and the Empress of Asia scheduled to leave Vancouver on January 11th,89 words
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Article74 1929-08-14 16 London. Aug. 6. The destroyer Seawolf has arrived at Dunleary (Kingstown! and leave? on August 10. It is the first occasion a British warship has been moored in the harbour for a visit since the establishment of the Free State. Rengat, But. 257, from Penang 13,74 words
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Article62 1929-08-14 16 (By courtesy of the Government Health Office). For the twenty-four hours ending midnight Aug. 12th: Max. shade temp. 89 F Min. shade temp. 72.7 F Mean shade temp. 79.4 F Max. sun radiation 150 F Min. grass radiation 70 F Mean wet-bulb temp. 75.4 F Mean relative humidity62 words
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Advertisement816 1929-08-14 16 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated in Australia). (0) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA r DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. (0) I Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The i.e. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading816 words
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Advertisement95 1929-08-14 16 CHARGEURS REUN1S. (Incorporated in France). OO REGULAR MONTHLY FREIGHT AND PASSENGER SERVICE. OUTWARDS. SAIGON, TOURANE AND HAIPHONG Due Singapore. JAMAIQUE Aug. 27 CAP PADARAN Sept. 25 HOMEWARDS. MARSEILLES. NANTES AND BORDEAUX. Due Singapore. CAP TOURANE Aug 27 JAMAIQUE Sept. 24 MARSEILLES, HAVRE, DUNKIRK AND ANTWERP. Due Singapore. ADEN Aug. 1895 words
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Advertisement694 1929-08-14 16 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc.. 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGH^SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA \\n BALTIMORE. u (via Suez) M.S. SILVERBEECH due Aug. 18 M.S. SILVERBELLE due Sept. 20 ai! £*J M.S. SILVERMAPLE due Oct. 9 sail^ "JJ 25 P ACFIC JAVA CALCUTTA694 words
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Miscellaneous655 1929-08-14 16 MAIL. DESPATCHES. BY TKAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. iangkok every Thursday 6 a.m. \ota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6655 words
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Article773 1929-08-14 17 MEN'S DRESS REFORM MOVEMENT. A Timid, Blushful Man. [BY JOAN LITTLEFIELD.] London, July 7. The recently established Men's Dress Reform Party showed a great diversity of costume at its first rally the other week. Mr. Ernest Thesiger, being in the vanguard of the movement, stuck up boldly773 words
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Article150 1929-08-14 17 "Epsteinish" Conception of Christianity. Jacob Epstein, the famous sculptor, writes to the Evening: Standard with reference to the Liverpool Roman Catholic Cathedral scheme in the following terms: "Archbishop Downey says it would be 'calamitous' if in the search for a modern interpretation of Christianity, nothing were150 words
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Advertisement163 1929-08-14 17 rsHf, jP >^s^^ INSTRU M EN TS \^7ITH their exclusive features Conn In- V strumcnts for band or orchestra arc recognized the world over as easiest of all to play. The world's greatest orchestras and artists are using today and have endorsed Conn Instruments because they are more beautiful in163 words
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Advertisement484 1929-08-14 17 SINGAPORE SPEEDWAYS Ltd. Within the la t two yeans a new sport has come into being-Dirt-Track Racing. It has been well described as the cleanest and the mo.t exciting sport in the world. The daring of the riders and the thrills incidental to every race have captured the imagination of484 words
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Article753 1929-08-14 18 LORD DAWSON ON NEEDS OF TO-DAY. The King's Illness. Lord Dawson of Penn, president of the Royal Society of Medicine, distributed the prizes at the London Hospital Medical College. In his speech he recalled his own days at the college, and laid emphasis on the needs of the753 words
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Article158 1929-08-14 18 Wednesday. n.m— Drill Hall. Cadets Kaffles, Weapon Training; 5.15 p,„ r> r jj| Hall. "E" (Chinese) Co.. L.A. Training; Drill Hall. "D" (Eurasian) Co.. L. A. Trainin"Drill Hall, M.O. Platoon (Eurasian), M.G Training. Thursday. 5 p.m.— Bukit Timah Ran-e F (Malay) C\;.. Practico Warren Shield Jridav. 5158 words
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Article193 1929-08-14 18 At a committee meeting held on July, 24th it was decided to make another effort to jhtain the necessary support to hold a Kate Meeting if possible in October, says the B N.B. Herald. It will be remembered that the attempt to arrange a Spring Meet- ir* failed193 words
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Article94 1929-08-14 18 Japanese Trade. [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi. Service.] Tokio, Auk. 10. Japan's trade returns for the first decade of August, shows Y71,308,000 in exports, and Y51,049,000 in imports, the favourable balance being Y20,259,000. INOUE EXPRESSES FINANCIAL OPINION. Mr. Inoue, Finance Minister, believes that the Federal Reserve Bank at New York94 words
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Article24 1929-08-14 18 1 hope that if we lose all the championhips in the world you wUI not believe that thi* country is decadtfnC. Dr. Cvril Norwood.24 words
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Article39 1929-08-14 18 (By arrangement with the Nanyang Siang Pau Press.) Shanghai, Aug. 12. Destructive movements on the part ot Communists continue. Mills have been burned and Russian employees threatened, with the result that they are continuing to' resign.39 words
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46 1929-08-14 18 Six nations have replied to Government on the extra-territoriality question, all refusing to concede immediate abolition. The lo^n for army disbandment amounts to $50,000,000. Hdng Kong, Aug. 12. The Air Department has ordered from a French aviation firm engines for 20 planes.46 words
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Article21 1929-08-14 18 Nottingham motorist: Why do not policemen carry pencils? This one ha> to borrow mine to write down my name and address!21 words
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Article20 1929-08-14 18 Mr. H, R. Carey, of. the Malay College. Kuala Kangsar, is expected back from Homt furlough on August 24. i20 words
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Advertisement113 1929-08-14 18 I EASTERN SERIES jjji^v ■■^•^^L^^^^^^^^Z^^^^^^ FjWfcC^J M^^SCJ^ ■ftifc?^l HPO see a Catamaran off the |]H BB&IH PP!' -^Ceylon coast is almost as "^^^^^^BBP^^^^^^^B^^Sil common as seeing <4 Mtlkmaid f t^iPi;' tins in a Singhalese Bazaar. |E1 j n!^i For centuriesCeylon fishermen E **^^^^>^^^ have put their faith in these t113 words
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Advertisement169 1929-08-14 18 YOU WANT IT I I WE HAVE IT DELCO-REMY j equipment for your car. I BORNEO MOTORS, L TD I a~a A^A 4-^# #^fc A i w^6 i A^^ A^A A^A A <fc A^^- Leave dentures I overnight in Odol Liquid -it deans I them thoroughly i kills all germs169 words
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Article842 1929-08-14 19 Aug. 13th., Closing Price. Buyers Sellers. Uatang Padang 37% 40 Batu Caves I>6o 1.63% chin Chins 20 2o Hitams «j7V, 1.02% Hong Fatts HO 88 ex. div. Johan Tin W&\k 37 V> Kinta Tin Dred. 1.75 1.79 Kuchai 1.5b 1.57 Klang River 2.80 2.90 cum. Kuyohs 21%842 words
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Article65 1929-08-14 19 August 13. Bank 4 m.s. 213 27 31' Rank demnnd 2|3 23 1 32 Private credits 3 m.s. 2,4 3,8 New York, doMBd 55 15 16 Credits 90 day« 57 7^ France, demand 1431 India, T.T. 155 Hone: Kong, demand 13 Yokohama, demand 118% Java, demand 139% Bangkok, demand65 words
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Article247 1929-08-14 19 August 13. Tin 200 Tons $108 Gambier 8 Pepper White 110 Pepper Black 58 Flake Tapioca 57fc Pearl Sago Small 7% Rice, Anam No. 2 250 ('••pra Sundried 9.20 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 8.30 Rice, Siam old No. 1. 330 Rice, Rangoon Pintan 260 Rice,247 words
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Article60 1929-08-14 19 AiiK. 1-lth., 12 o'clock noon. R.S.S. equal to Standard, Q.C.F. Spot tfta Standard K.S.S. on Tcader A»; r ;{."> x 4 s«pt. a»; a6»« Oct. :?7 :?7> 4 Oct-Dve. :i*\ 9s\k Jan-Mar. :{'t' 4 |f^ l Oru' of Market] St»ady Dull. Liti-st C';inlf: Lorulon Spot60 words
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Article61 1929-08-14 19 LKeuter's Service.] New York. Aug. IS. Shareholders of the two institutions have approved the Mir|lf of the Chase National Hank and the National Park Bank. The merged concerns will operate under the Dame of the Chase National Hank, with total deposits of $1,200,000.0000 and61 words
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Article161 1929-08-14 19 Latest Details. [PIBI press SKKvi* k. oi»vkk;ht.] London. Aug. Is. The new account has brcujrht no benefit for rubber shares, there was no accumulation of week-end orders, and the tendencyis quiet and irregular. London rubber stocks iacrfMtd by 507 tons to ;i1,444, hut ■torkl at161 words
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190 1929-08-14 19 Singapore. Auk. IS. Rubber. London 10\,d. 1 l»ul down. Prices at 4 p.m.: Spot S6H, August 35 > L September 86, Oct.-Dec. 88K. Jan. -March 89%. Dull, steady. Tin. -London 1219 10s. 5s up. Mining. Quiet. Sun*rei Ways :]j\ti 3.65, Kuchais l.r>4 1.50, Kintas190 words
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Article422 1929-08-14 19 All t.\i-r the Continent consumers twm to hu\e formed a secret Carte! to refrain from baying their requirements. Which by this time should be larjre, as trade in Fran.e. Belgium and Germany [l exceedingly good, there being little or no unemployment. The late rile ii. Copper to 24-cts422 words
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Advertisement1347 1929-08-14 19 ASSETS OVER $9,500,000 ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $35 000 000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMTED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27 Old J The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies1,347 words
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Advertisement39 1929-08-14 19 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE. Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A GORDON. LEE, Resident Manager.39 words
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Article1513 1929-08-14 20 A decided reversal of fortune has come the way of the Etceteras in the S.C.C. cricket tcurnament this season. Defeated by the Services, the Merchants and, last weekend, by the P.S. and L., their only fragment of satisfaction is that they were able to share the honours in1,513 words
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Article362 1929-08-14 20 INNINGS VICTORY FOR CHAMPIONS. Leicestershire's Big Score, [Reuter's Service.] London, Aug. 13. Innings victories were gained by Lancashire, Leicestershire and Yorkshire in county cricket championship matches concluded today. Yorkshire vs. Hampshire. At Leeds: Yorkshire won by innings and 18. Yorkshire 369. Hampshire 189 and 162. In the visitors'362 words
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Article70 1929-08-14 20 August Ladies* Spoon. Eighteen cards were taken out and the follow ing returned: Miss K. Niblock 2 up Tie Mrs. .1. Groothoff 2 up Mi^. X. Black 2 up Vr<. M. A. Lowaon l up A. M. Low ;:II square G. T. Morrell nil square S. C.70 words
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Article400 1929-08-14 20 SMITH'S NEW RECORD IN AUSTRALIA. Brilliant Play. Sydney, Aug. 3. W. Smith, who is delighting Australian crowds with brilliant billiards, to-day set up a new Australian record of 2,030 in 146 minutes running into three MMioM. The following are the scores at the halfway stage in the fortnight's400 words
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Article128 1929-08-14 20 A moonlight swimming carnival will take place at 8w View Hotel pagar on Monday. August liuh.. when there will he open races for ladies and gentlemen, water polo match, greasy pole contest, diving, tit. Prizes will f< given for all events, the first of which commences128 words
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Article69 1929-08-14 20 The following was the result of the monthly medal played Saturday and Sunday for which seven cards were taken out. Ca pt. (J. Mack worth All Square Lt. Col. A. T. Shakespcar 5 Down Lieut. B. I). Jones 7 Down Capt. Mackworth and Lt. Jones share the69 words
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Article24 1929-08-14 20 Y'esterday's Result. Men's Doubles Level. N. S. Wise and R. F. Smith beat G. H. Pinckney and H. L. Marshall, 5—7, 6—3.24 words
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Article34 1929-08-14 20 Training for the Singapore Turf Club's autumn race meeting will begin on Saturday when the Racecourse will be officially open at 5.45 a.m. The usual arrangements regarding coffee will be made.34 words
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Article27 1929-08-14 20 The time of the annual S.C.C. Rugby meeting next Monday evening is 6.15 and not ,">.15 as previously announced. All.members interested are asked to attend.27 words
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Article58 1929-08-14 20 In view of the recent strictures passed by a leading headmaster at home on the dullness of the cricket in Yorkshire-Lanca-shire matches it is of interest to point out that in the recent match between the two counties Lancashire took 4Vi hours to score 129. Watson taking 160 minutes to58 words
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Article, Illustration907 1929-08-14 20 TWO MORE YOUNGSTERS CHOSEN. Ames and Clark. [Reuter's Service.] London, Aug. 13. In the final Test match between England and South Africa at the Oval on Saturday the England side will be: A. W. Carr (Notts) [captainl, R. E. S. Wyatt (Warwick shire), J. B. Hobbs (Surrey),907 words
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