The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 11 December 1929
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Title Section15 1929-12-11 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SA WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1929. 20 PAGES DAILY. NO. 12,8%15 words
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Article327 1929-12-11 1 Mr. Baldwin has asked for a debate upon the Naval Base before Christmas —Page 11. More news of the grfeat storm which has raged m England and the Continent shows the havoc which has been wrought but a frosty night and sunshiny morning has provided a welcome327 words
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Article953 1929-12-11 1 There has recently appeared a strange and surprising phenomenon upon the Nfi York theatrical horizon. Mr. Christopher Morley, the novelist and essayist, together with the scenic designer Mr. Cleon Throckmorton, ventured upon an experiflMttt which seemed doomed to certain and rapid failure. But marvels,953 words
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Advertisement176 1929-12-11 1 TA KE HOME A PACKET OF ABRAIZO M\KF> \U T MI\IUMW\RK SUIML I Raffles Hotel I t To IMigHt Tea Dance S Special Cabaret! jIheNEWYORKERs! J 630 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. I Complete Change of Programme I ADMISSION $1 RESERVATIONS 'PHONE 2920% M H^X»<^X^K^><^t^>*><<^^^^^^^^^~ <• I Investigate J NEW REMINGTON176 words
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Advertisement348 1929-12-11 1 I XLiv^JLjAJI JoJCj I I SUPER RAZOR BLADES j QUALITY is the keynote of ECLIPSE Razor Blades. They are made throughout m SHEFFIELD from the FINEST CRUCIBLE CAST I bTEEL that it is possible to produce. They are hardened m elec- tically-heated furnaces, where no variation is possible, and EVERY'348 words
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Advertisement114 1929-12-11 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Cargo notice re Lalandia—Page 16. The cream of creams is Ne.^tle's Page 17. Excelente Alhambra cigars are never equalled—F'age 9. English streaky bacon at the Cold Storage—Page 10. The New Yorkers at the Rallies Hot.-l to-night—Page 1. Sime, Darby and Co. for Bell's asbestos cement sheets—Page 7. Special114 words
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Advertisement8 1929-12-11 1 FOR YOUR SILVERWARE USE "GODDARDS" NON-MERCURIAL PLATE POWDER.8 words
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Miscellaneous127 1929-12-11 1 TAE WEEK. Wednesday, lltk. Hi£h Water, 5.55 a.m., 7.7, 5.57 p.m., 7 3 Kinta Tin mtg., Derrick Co., 11.30 am Victoria Bridge Schojl Library opening 10 rr Rural Hoard. 10 a.m. Rupby: P.S. vs. "C" Co. Welch. Hockey: S.C.C. vs. 8.8. A.P.C. Swimming Club "At Home," 5 p.m. The Grand127 words
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Article162 1929-12-11 2 At the Tivoti. After M many pictures of inter-college football. ;i drama t entred upon American bas<l>nll appeal!* to one as something fresh. For that and other reasons. Slide Kelly Slide is quite gripping m spite of the fact that the producer makes melodrama out of ordinary ethics162 words
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Article191 1929-12-11 2 BASE QUESTIONS IN THE COMMONS. "May We Have an Answer of Some Sort Impatience at the answers given on behalf of Government regarding the future of the Singapore base is indicated m Hansard report of the Parliamentary proceedings on Nov. 6: Mr. Albery asked the First Lord of the Admiralty191 words
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Article392 1929-12-11 2 We have received from the Government Printer, Kuala Lumpur, the ItM issue ol the F.M.S. Manual of Statistics. ||r. VS. Rodger, Town Su|H» -inlendent, Kuala Lumpur, has returned imm Home leave. The Hun 'hie Dr. C. 8. Wilson. Principal Medical Officer, F.M.S.. was on an official visit of inspection to392 words
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Advertisement915 1929-12-11 2 DRY CLEANING at Home with THAWPIT, Si Imported by MEDICAL HALL, LTD., Wholesale Department. SINGAPORE. Moonlight Hail NEW WORLD. Saturday, December 14lh, at 9 p.m. SINGAPORE AMATEUR BOXING ASSOCIATION. Singapore Amateur Boxing Championship. SEMI-FINALS AND FINALS. Under the Distinguished Patronage and In the presence of H.E. THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE915 words
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Article281 1929-12-11 3 "Too Much Talk of Peace." Rome, Nov. 3. Although no large provincial contingents were brought up to Rome for this year's anniversary of Vittorio Veneto, the celebrations of the victory showed no signs of diminished enthusiasm. In making the chief eyei.t of the day the opening281 words
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Article279 1929-12-11 3 [By arrangement with NanyanjA Sianp Pau Press.] Shanghai, Dec. 9. Chao Tai-wen has arrived at Pepinjf. He said Yen Shi-shan opposes Communism and will never co-operate with Wang Ching-wei. l.vi Chen-hua denied concurrence with Tang Sun-tse's telegram. The mutinying troops at Chanjrchow «re fleeing to Ihsinghsien. Yen279 words
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Article73 1929-12-11 3 Under the auspice* cf St. Andrew's Cathedral a dance will be held on Friday, at Goodwood Hall which has been kindly lent for the occasion. The "Live Wires" Orchestra will be m attendance. Refreshments will be available at popular prices. Tickets, $1 each for ladies and $273 words
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138 1929-12-11 3 WOMEN 'SHOULD NOT WORK FOR PIN-MONEY. Mr. Thomas Incurs Wrath Of Feminists. London, November 25. The statement of Mr. J. H. Thomas m a speech that it was against the nations interest for women to work for pin money and deprive others of their legitimate employment has provoked spirited protests138 words
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Article27 1929-12-11 3 Mr. Lim Cheng Teik, who went to Au*tralia on a health trip m August last, is expected to return to Pcnang on Wednesday, by the Nieuw Holland.27 words
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Article90 1929-12-11 3 Mr. Ernest Milsom m Paris. I^ondon, Nov. 27th. Mr. hrnest Milsom has been found ill m Paris. [Scotland Yard officially announced on Nov. 15th that "Mr. Ernest IfflfOM, of the Indian Civil Service, District Jurljre, who left Lausanne on Nov. 4th, when he is believed to have90 words
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Article101 1929-12-11 3 Halifax, Nov. 2. By a majority of more than 24,000 the electors of Nova Scotia have rejected the prohibitory liquor laws m force hcr^ for the past 13 years, and endorsed a plan for th* Government sale of liquor. The industrial and urban centres voted heavily101 words
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Article97 1929-12-11 3 (To the Editor of the Pinan* Gazette.) Sir, A swimming feat performed m the early hours of Sunday morning after St. Andrew's Ball, is not particularly creditable to the party concerned, and as my name has been given as the perpetrator, (or delinquent) I make haste97 words
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Advertisement189 1929-12-11 3 Says Peter Pen_ j5 all British pgwL I^^^^^ Made by British Craftsmen, m a British factory, from British Material bought by British Capital. ,n T^TTaivc dosed X s ni is a belong assurance *<&^£ be -de to leak oT perfect WHtolg. a f D^jSt^SS T** Pnotomatic filling device is unique,189 words
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Advertisement212 1929-12-11 3 Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited. BRANCHES 21, First Cross Street MALACCA. 11, Light Street PENANG. Registered by and Security deposited with the *2 Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, Guar- > dians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised and 5 Interest collected, Probate or Letters of Administrate tion applied for212 words
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Article448 1929-12-11 4 Chief Justice Explains the Law. The Lord Chief Justice commented on the law relating to negligence by motorists and contributory negligence by pedestrians when summing up to a special jury m the King's Bench Division a case m which Mr. Joseph Dancier, of Orsett-terrace, Paddiiigton, sued Mr. Ernest448 words
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Article156 1929-12-11 4 A suggestion that a central fund for treating motorists m hospitals should be raised was made m the House of Commons. Sir W. Davison emphasised the serious cost and difficulties thrown on voluntary hospitals throughout the country m the receiving and treating of persons suffering from156 words
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Article786 1929-12-11 4 What it is Like to Drive With Them. What manner of men are the world's re-cord-bi'eaking motor-car drivers when, like you and I, they go out motoring for pleasure or business on the King's highway? How do they conduct themselves when they are off duty?786 words
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Article207 1929-12-11 4 Carries 110 Ton Load at 2 Miles An Hour. The world's heaviest road vehicle thundered into Olympia to take up its position m the Commercial Motor Transport Exhibition m mail week. Its specification will appeal to the imagination of "baby" car drivers. It has thirty-two wheels207 words
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Article88 1929-12-11 4 Ford Car's Exploit on French Racecourse. At the automobile race course Linas Montlhery, France, M. Senechal, wellknown motor car racer, made an unusual test of a stock Ford car. M. Senechal has recently become a Ford dealer m Paris so he wanted to see for himself just88 words
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Article191 1929-12-11 4 Head Lamps on Stationary Vehicle*. Many times m the past Wf IfflPi attention to the ci iniinal Mgttf who stop their car- bf Uh ro.-idsuk jr.: leave their head lamp- alight. W offence is ag gra\ ated l>\ tht veh drawn up on the ritfht hud road, m191 words
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Article95 1929-12-11 4 Reductions of £3 to 140 Announce York. U* I Rumours of automobile l>ric«" the heavy production if M monthg of the year and It effect of the Wall Street snia^h on m\ ers, materialised when the F«W announced reductions rtWW to two hundred dollars (0 to Mil95 words
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Article61 1929-12-11 4 Mr. A. P, Scully, wfco with Mr. gasabeyand Mr. < <l,^< car from Sin X a P ".v t, I. -n an entertaining an.i also -nst of the tour; Instructive what can he- done m roads or no roa.l, at all erally undergo,!!, -t "J r61 words
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Article45 1929-12-11 4 Earl R~~a tf'SfSS! the Ministry »f Transport^ luncheon at Ike X zZ+**£L that an eflFort was bein* nipu the new Road Bill I insurance. ;,ierin*r. tl The Ministry W* > 25 question of the »»< transport m the country. not be m this B»H45 words
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Article22 1929-12-11 4 N'* British cars »ndiw 'Jjjj^ Zealand, says i -rre po n rftf nj^ of the "baby" •J-JjJgJ If a market entirely untoiic22 words
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Advertisement79 1929-12-11 4 lV W V MM M\ M !/vj '-'ii^B^H BA \m FHiS|ffijffll|^ B v ...i I -■.-:■:■.•>.-. '^^^B^^J Tr^^^^^^—^^ I J^^H^^m. \^^gj^^Mi^m^^^^^^lk 1 M jt VJ^. S^l BB^^^V /fc. v *1 I I BBvY BH V^P^ V V*- 1 Lm^M pendable service long 1 Bflß-BBBBV L,^BKy^Q9 X miHHWP SOLD BY ALL79 words
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Advertisement37 1929-12-11 4 ©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©(^^^^^-q^^^T^ IJL o«^ of j 1 miller! GUAN HOE HIN CO. LYONS MOTORS. 387 Victoria Street. Orchard Road. SINGAPORE MOTORS, INTERNATIONAL MOTOR StPIM.Y CO Orchard Road. 167 Selegie Road. UNIVERSAL MOTOR ACCESSORY W 5 Dhoby Ghaut. 137 words
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Article237 1929-12-11 5 Sir W. Arbuthnot Lane Defends Pillion Riders. Sir W. Arbuthnot Lane, the well-known specialist; writes to the Morning Post. In my lecture at Limehouse the other night I remarked that one of the moat attractive sights of the present day was a young man on a motor-cycle237 words
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Article147 1929-12-11 5 Rumour of late has been very busy with the alleged intentions of Sir William Morris and of Morris Motors, Ltd. The latest canard appears to be that a six-cylinder Morris Minor is on the stocks foi* production before long. Morris Motors, Ltd., emphatically deny the report, their actual147 words
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Article69 1929-12-11 5 A scheme is being considered to build an embankment six miles long and seventy-five feet high across the mouth of the Rivei Dee from Hilbre to Point Ayr, which will put North Wales and Cheshire m direct communication. Traffic proceeding to Chester and Liverpool would thus be able to cut69 words
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Advertisement237 1929-12-11 5 f The owner of an Austir soon develops the feel- Jf ing for his car that mtst men have for their dog— respect amounting almost to affection. For A the Austin soon becomes a valued friend: so sound— so utterly dependable so untiring m its efforts to please and s#237 words
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Advertisement222 1929-12-11 5 I Demonstrating The Grip of The All-Weather Tread 1 BAI B h \^B B \m A B IM" II Press your hand down on the All-Weather Tread. Feel the grip of the deep-cut sharp* edged-blocks, placed m the centre of the tread where they belong. That's how Goodyear Tyres grip222 words
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Article, Illustration1296 1929-12-11 6 chess Notes an d News. PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS. By I -I OUR CHESS EDITOR. f m Problem No: 79: <*>>' <oM>nson.) White to move and mate m three moves. The New British Champion. M:r Sultan Khan, champion of India and, since August last, champion of Great Britain, gave a -imultaneous1,296 words
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Article150 1929-12-11 6 A l»ook which ia not a sex novel, and is not ««veri a love story, has been awarded the price of £1,000 offered by Messrs. Jonathan t iipc and Messrs. Harper and Bro» then for the best work submitted to them m a jfiven period.150 words
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Article1554 1929-12-11 6 BIOGRAPHIES OF TWO VETERANS. London, Nov, J4. GLNKUAL Bramwell Bocth died m Jum of this year. For some time before his death he had been engaged on a series oi autobiographical chapters which were published last week under the title 'Thest Fifty Years" (Cassell). The events1,554 words
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Article215 1929-12-11 6 The selection of presents for the children causes almost'as much difficulty as choosing gifts for grown-ups, but just as books invariably form a welcome present tc the adults it will be found that children will not fail to appreciate the discovery of a book or215 words
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Article95 1929-12-11 6 An amazing: volume is" announced by Messrs. Heinemann. It is entitled "The Omnibus Book/ and contains a full length detective story; "Legend" and "Greenery Street," complete novels by Miss Clemenct Dane and Mr. Dennis Mac Kail; a long short story by Miss Tennyson Jesse; a short story by Mr. Max95 words
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Article, Illustration810 1929-12-11 6 HORATIUS - Bridge Notes and Problems. HORATIUS By "i f ■I THE WINNING 5 COMBINATION. PLUCK and luck are the one invincible combination at the bridge table. And i Pluck is the senior partner. Sound, orthcdox calling is an excellent basis for rubber-winning; nnto t ior cm m<-J ment would I decry810 words
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Article479 1929-12-11 6 The Plays of John Galsworthy. (D«ckworth). Bs. 6d. 1 his new volume i?- got up unifcfrm wit the Forsyte Sajra and the public owe much to the publishers for givingr Ihem m on compact volume the complete plays of John j Galsworthy. Until we take up the479 words
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Article43 1929-12-11 6 recently e»im- to Gg tf*W g A mas's adventure *> J sand." K fill !if Written library has n wh»t J nobody ha--vor un d,nr^J cript contains. SoVK pr n t could be read n> of S not been fOir-P* I43 words
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Article1003 1929-12-11 7 Five Thousand Petitions. The Law Courts have just opened with a iecord list of divorce petitions— five thousand, I think, it is stated; certainly a bumper crop of unsuccessful marriages. It works out, I believe, at I** per cent cf all the marriages. This means that most1,003 words
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Article52 1929-12-11 7 A waterspout appeared m the Channel off Deal, and was plainly visible for about five minutes. It was two miles from the land. Eye-witnes&es state that a large Vshaped black cloud was met by a similarly shaped mass of water drawn from the sea. The waterspout moved southward,52 words
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Article406 1929-12-11 7 Sir M. Sadler's Views. Oxford. Sir Michael Sadler, Master of University College, speaking to the Charles Fox Association here on "Public Schools and the State," said that Mr. Bernard Shaw and others had recently expressed views implying that it was useless to look for individual initiative m406 words
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Article496 1929-12-11 7 On Saturday afternoon, t*>e Garden Club, RaftVs Chambers, was the scene of a happy reception on the occasion of the marriage of Mr. Lim Khoon Teck, Deputy Registrar, Supreme Court, to Miss Scow Guat Beng (Betty* second daughter of Mr. Scow Poh Leng, General Manager of the Ho496 words
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Article67 1929-12-11 7 Detroit. Albert Cunningham's family of eighteen contrive to live comfortably m )pi threet room house at Breitung, Michigan, by Bleeping m shifts. I Mr. Cunningham and his wife have sixteen children ranging m age from two months to twenty-one years. They live m their seven67 words
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Advertisement187 1929-12-11 7 ['BUCHANAN'S 1 \aU*o •«"TE i\ T L I I J?sa> I a j tm^ -_'v'w..*v3EvW- '-}jl LH riv-* I M I a^^^^^ M g 4 BJH^aa«aH^HHH Black White I SCOTCH WHISKY f I HAS THE HIGHEST REPUTATION FOR X ITS SUPERB QUALITY BOTH AT HOME AM) ABROAD. NOTHING CAN BE187 words
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Advertisement127 1929-12-11 7 J444A44AA AAAA t A AAAAAA AA A ,#k AA A A A I IT'S I I SURE f TO BE I IF I 11 O DUNLOP a "TRVTH IN ADVERTISING" 9j IS THE BULWARK OF SUCCESS. I CHEESE 1 B New Shipments of i GRUYERE EDAM GORGONZOLA DUTCH CREAM I127 words
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Article174 1929-12-11 8 Objection to Trailing (iowns. London, Nov. 15th. The r.attW- of skirts has by no means r<Mch«d a decisive conclusion. While the leading dressmakers' fiat order- j irur trailing gowns appears to have been ob«-y,Mi v far as fashionable evening enter-tainim-nw a »v concerned, it has been174 words
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Article74 1929-12-11 8 Philadelphia. "Neophobia" is an ailment against which all who have reached middle age ought to do their best to protect themselves, says Dr. Winner H. Krusen, president of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and t!*» "Quaker City's" former Director of Public Health. "Neophobia, which means 'fear of new things,'74 words
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Article472 1929-12-11 8 NEW YORK DINNER ALLEGATIONS. Silver Flasks as Souvenirs Washington, Nov. 5. Drinking: m high places was vehemently assailed m the Senate this morning- by Mr. Smith W. Brookhart, of lowa, who declared that he had seen more Congressmen drunk m one week than townspeople m years. The472 words
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Article179 1929-12-11 8 300,000 Bottles of Liquor Held lp. New York, Nov. 5. A pretty little prohibition comedy is being: enacted off the New Jersey coast to-day. New York, m common with many American muicipalities, is electing its local officials. There is little interest m the ballot, as it is179 words
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Article159 1929-12-11 8 London, Nov. 13th. Mr. Bert H inkier delivered a lecture on Ms flight to Australia at Westminster School to-day m aid of the King: Edward Hospital fund. After describing the flight, f hit a incidentally Had solved many previously insoluble aircraft problems, he emphasised the practical159 words
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Article44 1929-12-11 8 Sittingbourne. Mrs. Ellen Boulding, of Park-road, Sittingbourne, died at the age of 101 and six months. She retained her faculties to the last, and a few days before her death was singing some of the favourite songs of her girlhood.44 words
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Article300 1929-12-11 8 More Millionaires. New York, Nov. 1. The Treasury has just published its analysis of the 1D27 income-tax returns. Among other things it shows a striking growth m the number of millionaires ami multi-millionaires m the country m continuation of the trend first marked m IML For example,300 words
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89 1929-12-11 8 WOMEN'S APP EAL TO HOME SECRETARY. "Equal Treatment" Demand. omuiiMtions m t»-«' nt ;> > sont.,l by the .h-puluU-n 1 Rights Committee whkh d torios Bill with Mr. S^CTtUry recently. o ,,i Nvards: "Our n.a.r. iff« m r ,t*»J lation shoul.l be b^d I** m work done an<l not upon^J89 words
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Advertisement98 1929-12-11 8 TIPPED WITH CORK OF PURE NATURAL GROWTH I REASONS FOR i m Pli|iiioiifn iSUPERKMUTY I 1. PERFORMANCE I X t T The Premier quality of any car should be its performance on the X V road, the capabilities of the vehicle itself, when it comes down X V to a98 words
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Advertisement92 1929-12-11 8 J\ ir ICM'f <SS>£{£ I A ■v 1^ firs y£ U BONNIE? FOR MOTHER BABY 1 C SUNSHINE VITAMIN "D" j 5 t There is Sunshine Vitamin "D" j L m Sunshine Glaxo 4^ Builds Bonnie Babies If you have any difficulty m obtaining "Glaxo" write direct to the Whoi^ilf92 words
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Article318 1929-12-11 9 WARSHIPS READY FOR EVACUATION. Statement m Parliament. [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 9. In the House of Commons m reply to questions Mr. Arthur Henderson (Foreign Secretary) stated that after the mutiny oi the troops at Pukow opposite Nanking the President, Chiang Kai-shek, disarmed the guard left m318 words
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148 1929-12-11 9 "Unjustifiable Interference." [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 9. Replying to questions m the House of Commons this afternoon Mr. Arthur Hemierson (Foreign Secretary) said he had received the text of the Chinese Government's reply to the British Note with regard to the Sino-Soviet dispute and148 words
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Article124 1929-12-11 9 American Occupation Resented. I Reuter's Service.] Washington, Dec. 10. Congress discussed the position m Haiti. The Republicans commend the Government's policy on the ground that American occupation gave the Haitians a chance. The Democrats on the other hand criticised it and maintain America should practice what124 words
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Article75 1929-12-11 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 9. In the House of Commons, replying to questions, Mr. Arthur Henderson (Foreign Secretary) announced that Mr. William Graham (President of the Board of Trade) will represent the Government at a preliminary conference of delegates to discuss the preliminary draft convention for the75 words
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Article47 1929-12-11 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 9. The Thankoffering Fund for the King's recovery has closed with a total of £689,597, including a hundred thousand guineas from "Audax." The money goes to various hospitals and for the purchase of radium through the National Radium Fund.47 words
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Article294 1929-12-11 9 MODERNISATION OF THE NAVY. Importance of the Air Arm. TReuter's Service.] Washington, Dec. 9. Mr Adams, Secretary to the Navy, m his annual report to Mr. Hoover does not refer to the London Naval Conference or to the orders stopping cruiser construction pending the Conference, but announces294 words
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Article93 1929-12-11 9 Disgusted with Party Disloyalty. [Reuter's Service] London. Dec. 9. The Labour M.l\, Mr. K. Thurtle (Shoreditch) has resigned membership of the Independent Labour Party because the Council of the latter endorsed the action of Mr. James Maxton (Lab. Bridgeton, Glasgow) and other members voting against the93 words
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Article58 1929-12-11 9 [Reuter's Service."} Drussels. Dec. 10. News from Chaiieroi says the French, Luxembourg, Gel man and Belgian iron and steel representatives have confirmed an agreement for a uniform export quotation for steel bars at a minimum of 110 shillings F. 0.8. Antwerp. It i- considered this will conduce to58 words
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Article26 1929-12-11 9 U.S. Adherence Ratified. [Reuter's Service. Geneva, Dec. IK The United States has signed the protocol adhering to the Court of International Justice.26 words
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Article30 1929-12-11 9 D.E.I. Growers to Co-operate. [Reuter's Service.] Amsterdam, Dec. 10. A meeting of Netherlands tea-growers' decided to co-operate with British-Indian growers, m reducing production by 10 per cent.30 words
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Article47 1929-12-11 9 [Reuter's Service.] Washington, Dec. 9. The Reserve Bank of Atlanta has lowered its re-discount rate to 4 T /i per cent. This is the fifth Federal Reserve Bank to lower to this rate, the others being New York, Boston, Chicago and San Francisco.47 words
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Article26 1929-12-11 9 LReuter's Far Eastern Service.] Tokio, Dec. 10. Japan gave its agreement to-day for the appointment of M. Demartel as French Am bessador.26 words
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27 1929-12-11 9 [Reuter's Service.] New York, Dec. 9. The death is announced of Mr. W. M. Peter Hamilton, editor of the Wall-street i Journal.27 words
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Article37 1929-12-11 9 Mr. Lim Huck Aik, the third son of Mr. Lim Chin Guan, J.P., who went to England some years ago has now qualified as Barrister and is, we understand, to practise m Penang says the Pinang Gazette.37 words
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Advertisement345 1929-12-11 9 business cards. "J^Tn. buhris jptnrl AM) MASSAGE. 0 K.imp<>n<r I{ahru Road -Typewriting. £Ul''l'"" f'M- daily work. -ToilT< TYPEWRITING BUREAU, jE, '(Mia Street. Singapore. {^NATION FLOWERSHOP Under European Supervision. JAVA FLOWERS. naaets Wreaths B»aket«. )ou can imitate the shape but not the quality. Vr. for genuine EXCELENTKS ALHAMBRA. '"repairs to binoculars,345 words
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Advertisement594 1929-12-11 9 TENDERS. MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE. topply Imm of H 1> 1 f Clo ne inch internal diameter <»PP<t Tubin X (Watf-r v<)on l>op.rt»«,,. c 2th fJoction an«J painting o f fencing at the Sewage Xr 1 WorkN h Mw «sa !><•(■. 14th, 1929. Kcj-'uJar cleaninir <»f Muni- x- non Hgl Offices594 words
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Advertisement578 1929-12-11 9 BOARD AND LODGING. EAST ANGLIA, Oxley Rise, board re idence, 8 mine, to town, single and doubl ooms with verandah. Tennis and garages .'hone 4890. Paying Guest Establishments: The "Mansion' Jxley Rise, and "Windermere," 2 St. Thonuu ■Talk. All Cold Storage food served. Smart •errice. Reasonable terms. Tel: 681. Proprietress:578 words
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Advertisement707 1929-12-11 9 AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALE fc of EXCELLENT WAX POLISHED TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, FINE TONED COTTAGE PIANO BY JOHN BROADWOOD AND SONS, LONDON. ONE COLUMI'JA t GRAFONOLA TABLE GRAND GRAMOPHONE WITH CABINET, CROCKERY, GLASSWARK ETC. To be hold at No. Bl Orchard Road (fte« Floor) Entrance at Killiney Road. On Saturday,707 words
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Article20 1929-12-11 10 LINFORD.— At the European Hospital. Kuala Lumpur, on December 8, to Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Linford, a daughter.20 words
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801 1929-12-11 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 11, 1929. STIMULATING COUNCILLORS. In days not so long ago the fact that a question had been asked m the House of Commons upon a matter of interest to the Straits, or to Malaya as a whole, was m the nature of a landmark m801 words
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Article265 1929-12-11 10 The local An Tong Association is now preparing a reception to welcome Dr. Wonj? Chun Wei who, it is definitely established, will touch Singapore on December 16. Under the auspices of the Medical College Union the Hon. Dr. A. L. Hoops will deliver his second lecture on The History of265 words
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Article262 1929-12-11 10 TRUNK CALLS ON TELEGRAPH LINES. Governments Consider. The Free Press understands that the Governments of the Straits Settlements and the F.M.S. are conferring together with a view to bringing about an effective trunk call system between Penang, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore by what is known as the Carrier262 words
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Article464 1929-12-11 10 Accommodation Nearly Full. There was a large attendance at the Outram Scbool prize distribution whioh took place yesterday morning. Mn. Scott wife of the Officer Administering the Government, was present and presented the prizes. In welcoming Mrs. Scott, Mr. G. Ambler, Principal of the School, said464 words
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Article90 1929-12-11 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES. [FREE PRESS SERVICE —COPYRIGHT/ London, Dec. 10, 5.10 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Som notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £178 14/16 (down 4/16>. Forward £182 2/16 (down 4 16). The market is easier. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify90 words
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Article55 1929-12-11 10 A NINETY YEABB )Ih EDICT. u> Interesting Souvenir. [free phkss mvici cm,*. Prince Damron, tJ^Ht members of the Opiu m f evening at which copie. of C T of the opium edict, its* the Third, and published mi n 'L <* V Free Press of lU, or55 words
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Article708 1929-12-11 10 CHILDREN IN BALL ET. Last Night's Successful Production. A large audiemv packed tkc v i Theatre last night when the fir't performance of the Grmnd Ballet M by Miss Hilda Wrirht an<) i,| Mclntyre, m aid of the Children, Society, was given. The show w»i a triumph for ah ed708 words
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Article11 1929-12-11 10 The F.M.S. Railway of the special fa^--^^' be available over th«11 words
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Advertisement295 1929-12-11 10 I WINES for CHRISTMAS CALDBECK'S 90 ROBINSON ROAD or TELEPHONE 6228. FINEST QUALITY ENGLISH STREAKY I BACON 95 cts per lb. I Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. f HAND CUT CRYSTAL I 1 NEW AND EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS NOW ON I I DISPLAY. I I THE i^^^^V ATTRACTIVE I You are295 words
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Advertisement141 1929-12-11 10 {MERCEDES EUCLIDg M The Fully Automatic M 1 CALCULATOR. I PATERSON, SIMONS CO- I I LIMITED, i 4 Prince Street, Singapore. f| PHONE 2700. mmmmmmmmsmmmmmmmmmmmKm FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS Buy T.K.K/S BALLOON TOYS. In the form of camels, elephants, boas, dogs, chickens, rabbits, boars, zebras, peacocks, lions, horses, ostriches, etc. From141 words
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Article73 1929-12-11 11 IUKITK SPECTATORS SWEPT AWAY. Church Tower Torn Off. [Renter*! Service.] I'aris, Dec. io. 71 French seamen are known iwned m the present storm Journal'! estimate. the i hannel steamer has lively spectacle and two members matching the buffeted vessel at n iwepi from their feet by drowned.73 words
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Article273 1929-12-11 11 Two Hundred Wreck Telegrams. Official Service.] liugby. Dec. 10. 10 many telegram.* loydfl M was ease when .'ing to a large number irere received The full the damage cauaed to shipping for over twelve months of the iseli damaged have pro- ir troyagei an<i will be repaired273 words
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Article29 1929-12-11 11 [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 10. cold windless night with ground *M* to-day marked the end ■*J*« for the time being but more "itferly winds are forecasted29 words
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Article62 1929-12-11 11 Opposition Want Early Debate. SERVICE.— COPYRioriT]. London, Dec. 10. asked the Government feSiJ 'Wwfantftj for discussion of c *s a* Hou Se Mr ?nT (h^stniis. intiMlatwl he will give 7 th request to-day. Urd, ta Mkiag m the House of what is the extent of of work,62 words
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Article108 1929-12-11 11 KEN NEL CLUB ADOPT RULES. <>mmittee Elected. «t of the newly formed f -straits Settlements held -t I last evening Mr. A. M. chajr, the rules as drawn /V/Whton the lines of the I ;u«,i b y kenne clubg at j£ were formally adopted. ithori^d the Club to enter with108 words
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Article520 1929-12-11 11 I ADY PASSENGERS STORY. Prepared for the Worst. LKeuters Far Eastern Service.] \f r r Hon X Kong, Dec. 10. i Mm. Campbell, who was a passen-er with SSrSaSfSSS m^ninTS 1 I^^ at c 5 the Twak n^th y Promptl y s and dressed, J ai the520 words
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Article59 1929-12-11 11 American Action Approved. [Reuter's Service.! Port-au-Prince, Dec. 10. The authorities are now convinced calm has been permanently restored. The President has issued a manifesto attributing the disorders to "ambitious impenitents" desiring to profit by the downfall of the Government and paying a tribute to the American authorities59 words
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Article34 1929-12-11 11 Batavia. Dec. 10. Its agents here deny the report that the Klaveness Line has refused to join the Java-Pacific Conference. They say the line proposes strictly to adhere to Conference rates.34 words
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Article43 1929-12-11 11 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Dec. 10. Hong Kong messages state the majority of the British and American women m NanKing were evacuated yesterday on the steamer Shenking and the remainder, two British and about four American, are being evacuated to-day.43 words
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Article41 1929-12-11 11 [Reuter's Service.] Brussels, Dec. 10. Four of the seven Chinese students charged with rioting have been sentenced to five months imprisonment and a fine 350 francs each. The other three to three months imprisonment and a similar fine.41 words
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Article17 1929-12-11 11 Athens, Dec. 10. The President, Admiral Condouriotis, has resigned. [Earlier cables on page p.]17 words
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Article201 1929-12-11 11 GREAT RHODESIAN SCHEME. Example to the Empire. [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, Dec. 10. me contract for an air survey of 63,00C> square miles of northern Rhodesia is to be awarded to the Aircraft Operating Company of London. The Times says the pro jected survey, which will be201 words
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Article130 1929-12-11 11 Yugo-Slavia's Subtlety. [Reuter's Service.] Belgrade, Dec. 10. The United States Government has requested the Government of Yugo-Slavia, as a signatory of the Kellogg Pact, to send the same note to the Sino-Soviet GovernimentJ- regarding Manchuria as has been sent \>y the United States. The Yugo-Slav Government willingly130 words
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Article63 1929-12-11 11 Many Killed. [Reuter's Service.] Brussels, Dec. 10. Seventeen persons were killed and 48 injured by the derailment of a workman's train at the entrance to Namur station. The disaster was due to the brakes failing while the train from Brussels was descending a gradient. Later. It is63 words
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132 1929-12-11 11 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Dec. 9. Sunderland House, one of the most palatial mansions m the West End of London, has been acquired by the Government as the official residence of M. Sokolnikoff, who was recently appointed Ambassador to Great Britain and who is132 words
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Article87 1929-12-11 11 Japanese Navy and Yangtse Unrest. [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio, Dec. 9. The Admiralty, m view of the grave situation m the Yangtse Valley, has ordered four destroyers now anchored at the Kure Naval Station to make preparations for departure for any ports on the Yangtse where the87 words
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Article80 1929-12-11 11 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Dec. 10. Speaking- at a dinner m London last night the United States, Ambassador, General Dawes, said the coming naval conference would meet m a period of new diplomacy and with a recognition of the value of its methods. The conference would80 words
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Article27 1929-12-11 11 H.H. the Sultan of Selangor and Suite! arrived at Port Swettenham on their return from Sumatra on Saturday morning:. His Highness received a salute of 17 guns.27 words
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Article615 1929-12-11 11 CHIEF JUSTICE AND SUIT OVER A BROOCH. "Rather a Silly Case." What was described ty th? Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) as rather a ]!y case occupied the attention of His Lordship m the Supreme Court yesterday when a Chinese named Tan 800 Lat sued Chua Han Chin615 words
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Article157 1929-12-11 11 Another elegant addition to Malayan journals has been made by the publication by Fishers Limited of Singapore of the British Malayan annual, compiled by Mr. Juliu? S. Fisher, and printed by Messrs G. Kolf and Co. of Batavia. The Annual covers a wide field, its articles being157 words
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Article85 1929-12-11 11 Results m the billiards tournament at the S.C.C. are as follows: A. CLASS, 250 up: W. T. Cherry plus 25 beat C. J. Bembroke, scr. by 146. B. CLASS, 150 Up: H. A. Bassett owe 25 beat T. M. Calhaem owe 25 by 14. Thursday's Ties. CHAMPIONSHIP85 words
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Article91 1929-12-11 11 After many basket ball games between local Chinese schools and athletic bodies, three teams remain m the finals the Ho Hong Bank, the Chinese High School, and the Industrial and Commercial of Outram Road. On Monday evening at the meeting of the Nanyang Chinese Students' Society who91 words
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Advertisement164 1929-12-11 11 111 C I s Pi I UAND I/UT VRYSIAL ULASS S MAKES AN IRRESISTIBLE APPEAL FOR GIFTS. t "IT k CUT CRYSTAL v^^/ I^^ >^^SS3^ DECANTER. /M^i Wk CUT CRYSTAL $21.00. -^^^k y^^M LIQUEUR DECANTER.© Tap a t CUT CRYSTAL BASKET 'if INTAGLIO CUTTING. C^-^W) I) //Tv 4 INCH# $15164 words
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Article942 1929-12-11 12 Levelling Up Process. Football's old-timers must get a sho-:; when they look at the League tables. I felt a bit giddy myself when I glanced at the First and Second Division lists. Two of the teams near the foot of their respective ladders are none other than942 words
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Article25 1929-12-11 12 G«neral exemption under the Aliens Restriction Ordinance has been granted to Bernard Nagnensky to use the name of Bernard N. Albert, states the Government Gazette.25 words
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Article355 1929-12-11 12 Chronology of Past Changes. The question of whether the larger wicket should be *><lopted for use during the next cricket season is to be discussed at a meeting of members of the Cricket Club at the Club at 6.30 to-morrow evening. We d"i not propose355 words
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Article152 1929-12-11 12 The presence of a real giant on the stage m the shape of Camera, the Italian boxer who stands 6ft. lOttrfo m his stockinged soles, suggests what an opportunity there ithis Christmas for some pantomime producer to givt- tne children an extra treat. Big men re152 words
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Article67 1929-12-11 12 Prin.o Camera, the giant Italian boxer, had his first airplane trip m mail week. Hi visited the Heston Air Park, and macb flight Un a Moth, the passenger's cockpit of which was able to accommodate him m spite of his 6 feet 10 inches. When he alighted67 words
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Article318 1929-12-11 12 To indicate the trend of things m England, the Sporting Life, anent the question of members of the Rugby Union contributing article* to the newspapers, says: "The English Kugby Union recently ex pressed disapproval of the practice amonp its members of writing for the newspapers and as one318 words
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Article35 1929-12-11 12 The death took place at her residence, No. 2 Church Street, Penan?, of Mrs. Chun^ Ah Yorifc. wife of the late Mr. Chung Ah Yonp and mother of Mr. Chung" Ah Ming, on December 4th.35 words
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Advertisement540 1929-12-11 12 4 w JF^LI^^JIJih^iiiui^J^^KVT^S^SMSSS^SIS^SIS^SMSMS^SWSMS^S^SS^^M If you get INDIGESTION IF you sometimes have flatulence, uncomfortable fulness after meals or other forms ot indigestion, don't just wait for it to pasts off" Digestive trouble is nearly always due to excess acid which not only interrupts digestion but ferments food, attacks the stomach lining540 words
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Advertisement285 1929-12-11 12 every man appreciates TC^ VERY man will appreciate sincerely the gift of a Parker Duofold Fountain Pen Desk Set. The busy man's friend, it I keeps its smooth-writing Parker Duofold Pen always m sight and reach. lAnd for writing ease the Parker Duofold with its "Pressurelesa Touch" is unexcelled. Thoughts285 words
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Article352 1929-12-11 13 "LINE BUSY" DAY AND NIGHT. Earnings of £360 an Hour. Frantic wireless telephone conversations on l winch the fate of fortunes has depended.' more than doubled the traffic between Lon 000,000 shares changed hand- m Wa'.l<Zih < W J th Ut inttrru Pti,, n through out the352 words
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Article128 1929-12-11 13 Debate m the Commons. London, Nov. 28th. The decline of the British cotton trade was discussed m the House of Commons to-day, speakers of all parties referring to the fart that Lancashire's exports of cotton uoods had fallen hy one-third compared with before the War128 words
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Article200 1929-12-11 13 I Mscaskirc And Indian Mills Affected. Nm Delhi, Nov. 29th. Mr. Hardy anyi that afnec Use Tariff Board reported tht* pvocivai a| Japanese Impoiti hx< tontiniieri to be rapid and uninterrupted, but if allowance is made for the fluctuations, m the prise of raw cotton, there200 words
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Article64 1929-12-11 13 Bombay, Nov. 29th. Mr. G. B. Hardy, Collector of Customs, Calcutta, who was recently deputed by the Raj to examine the possibility of substituting a system of specific duties for the existing system of ad valorem assessment m inspect of cotton piece goods, has reported64 words
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Article81 1929-12-11 13 Hastings' A middle aged man named Pilbeam, of Victoria-avenue, Hastings, fell from a cliff at Fairlight, near Hastings, on to a ledge, a distance of 130 feet. Coastguardsmen, police and men arrived, and one of the men was lowered with a stretcher to the ledge. After81 words
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Advertisement340 1929-12-11 13 MEN! YOU NEED THIS VITALISING TONIC! u< >iK\ TOO. FIND IT A WELCOME HELP. I rw* hot < lim; te meiins that you need I v and thon to combat the ill— I .ri your bo<ly. You cannot «ro on mtnd'mK pH> MMlfy without taking step.it. Lorn t>f weig-ht, tiredness,340 words
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Advertisement216 1929-12-11 13 CHE VPOLET 6 H e ;h,^ r:fe z% jfc-s jg-- of ca automob.le -yet it actually sells m the M^ cf f price range of the four. Thisisafactt rZI r^ mar k^ bie of all, however. Chevrolet delivers this marvelous Tk~ ru i c Performance with an amazina .-.vf i^216 words
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Advertisement8 1929-12-11 13 SOAP most refreshinJ^^^M VINOLIA CO.. LTD.. LONDON. INOUNO.8 words
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Advertisement544 1929-12-11 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. i (Incorporated hi England). "ELLERMAN" LINE. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT 'VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. It) HONG KONG. SHANGHAI \ND JAPAN Dae B*pore. ».a. CITY OF DURHAM Mar. 6 •.ft. CITY OF HEREFORD Dec. 14 :b. CITY544 words
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Advertisement464 1929-12-11 14 P. fi^O British India &i\d Apcar Lines. (Incorporated m England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SER v ICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT* LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Due U^ Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage* Sinm™. KHIVA 9,000464 words
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Advertisement671 1929-12-11 15 0. S. K. Line. Destinations. Vessel. Arrive. Leave. don R"Uprdam, Ham.'-urff. Bremen «d r r l' via !om^°» Aden. 1 t Bald. Arnk>s Maru Dec-. 18 Dec. 19 t Elizabeth, Cap* Town. 1 Santos, Montevideo Mres. (Kound-lho-Uorlii Wft.l t Manila Maru Dec. 30 Jan. 1 v -bus, Zanzibar, l>;tr-es-Salaam. Marqoes,671 words
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Advertisement518 1929-12-11 15 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE dlnd AMERICANMALL LINE TO MARSEILLES, NEW, YORK AND BOSTON. Prom SINGAPORE and PENANG via COLOMBO, SUEZ, PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES and GENOA. Arrive Leave Leave Arrive Singapore. Singapore. Penang. New York. PRES. WILSON In Port Dec. 12 Dec. 14 Jan. 21 PRES. VAN BUREN Dec. 23 Dec.518 words
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Advertisement712 1929-12-11 15 K. P. M. KONINUYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., OF BATAVIA.) 4 (Incorporated m Holland.) (0) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 3640, with sub-connections to: Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Departments anu Manager's desk. Representative* m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and P*aaac> of the I OI712 words
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Advertisement570 1929-12-11 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 (7,875 tona) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). Th# s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins de570 words
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Advertisement136 1929-12-11 16 BIBBY LINE. LONDON ADDRESS: 22 PALL MALL, LONDON, 8.W.1. of fast twin-screw Oil Driven Mail Passenger Vesels between RANGOON, COLOMBO, MARSEILLES. PLYMOUTH AND LONDON, with through connection frcm Singapore and Fenang. HOMEWARD SAILINGS. Steamer. Leave Rangoon. 1930 LEICESTERSHIRE Jan. 9 SHROPSHIRE Jan. 23 OXFORDSHIRE Feb. 6 STAFFORDSHIRE Feb. 20 GLOUCESTERSHIRE136 words
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Advertisement310 1929-12-11 16 M.s. LALANDIA. Consignees of cargo per the above vessel from Europe (arrived Dec. 6th) are hereby notified that a general survey of all cargo landed m a damaged condition will be held on Wednesday, December 18th, at 9 a.m. at Godown Nos. 32 and 33 and at 2 p.m. at310 words
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Advertisement483 1929-12-11 16 Kerr Steamship Co. be 44, BRAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorpo.ated m U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE 10 BOSTON, NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA ay, BALTIMORE. 1 (via Suez). M.S. SILVERGUAVA due Dec. 12 M.S. SILVERBEECH due Jan. 10 PACIFIC JAVA CALCUTTA SEKViri; SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO AND LOS ANGELES HARBOUR M.S.483 words
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Miscellaneous655 1929-12-11 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuantan (via Gem&s and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday m Bangkok every Thursday Kota Tingrari, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penan* and Kedah and Lower Siam »Jn. j Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday P* m Kota Tinggi655 words
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Miscellaneous423 1929-12-11 16 PASSENGERS ARRIVED. Per President Wilson: Mrs. Ellen F. Aley. Mr. Henry J. Appel, Mrs. Henry J. Appel Miss Bernioe Appel, Mr. Henry J. Appel Jr. Mrs. Lv Belle Boice, Mrs. Wm. L. Bonsack, Mr. Austin D. Boss, Mrs. Mary L. Bridges, Mrs. Jane S. Bryan, Mrs. Helen B. Cummfaffß, Miss423 words
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Article138 1929-12-11 17 steamer Siaoe arrived from t.nlay with coal. Steamer Scott Harley from Kianiol ami Letoeng yesterday copra. nceam b due here from „v (Thursday) at 7 a.m. ail on the same day at ,|ombo, Aden, Djibouti, Portilfcs. Berth wharves, ;i; by the name of W. P. ..Hid138 words
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230 1929-12-11 17 I Thi' Toll of the Storms. lading of the British steamer n the Pembrokeshire coast on «r initiated period of disaster ing which cannot have been during large number of years. t<- lost m the imeli of the In« loss <>t life when the Norwich230 words
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Article350 1929-12-11 17 the South to the North of the East ■ntinent there is no finer, nor Stash*, nor more sheltered inland i that Uunded by the Peninsula of •Ml its rock-bound island, stretch.ntrht west to Port Matolla. The fcneficence of the Great Architect of the has lavished350 words
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Article18 1929-12-11 17 i Ju£S aye 8O far declined to 1 «ther r^° n Cheme Buch a Portfl Britain and Scotland.18 words
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Article644 1929-12-11 17 Valiant Work of Gunboat Woodlark. Those who have to navigate and care for merchant ships flying the Red Ensign, say. the China Mail, are not always particularly interested m His Majesty', war vessels but those who have had experiences of river navigation m China always have644 words
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Article228 1929-12-11 17 Officer Who Betrayed France For a Woman. Paris. Benjamin Ullmo, the French naval lieutenant who spent twenty years on Devil's Islami, sentenced for betraying" his country, has been transferred to Cayenne, m FrenchGuiana. Ullmo's case was as sensational as the Dreyfus affair, but the details were care-|228 words
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Article21 1929-12-11 17 Seamen* eight-hour day met with strong opposition from Norwegian shipowners, who estimated its cost at roughly £3,000,000 for the first year.21 words
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Article732 1929-12-11 17 FIFTY STEAMERS LOCKED IN HAMBURG. Distress m the North Sea. [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 10. Fifty steamers arc unable to put to sea from Hamburg:, while S.O.S. calls have been received from vessels m the North Sea, including the liner Lily Woermann, bound for West Africa,732 words
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Article149 1929-12-11 17 Contract Signed for Bridge. Canton is to have a suspension bridge from the Bund at the end of Wei Sun Maloo across the Pearl River to Honan Island. It is now learned that a contract for the construction of the bridge was signed between the Canton Municipality and149 words
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Advertisement195 1929-12-11 17 Refreshing After Exercise r; f% 4 J 4 11 M Eau de Cologne is the companion of sport. Its refreshing cool- 1J ness after exercise is particularly appreciated by women. Applied to the S« t JM wrists and to temples it has a tonic and invigorating effect and its subtle195 words
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Article337 1929-12-11 18 Royal Tomb Theory Challenged. J'aris. Abbe Theophile Moreux, director of Bourses Observatoiy and one of the mo-t distinguished astronomers and mathematician,-; of the Roman Catholic Church, denies the! theory that the Great Pyramid of Egypt was merely a tomb for the Phaiaohs. He has been checking337 words
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277 1929-12-11 18 Team of London Chefs for Germany. Since England is gradually recovering her superiority m the athletic world, her cooks have decided that a definite attempt must be made to show Europe that she can* also emulate experts of other nations m culinary' art. A team277 words
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Article216 1929-12-11 18 New York, Nov. 6. "Jimmy" Walker won yesterday's election for the mayoralty of New York "by a walkover/ 1 as his enthusiastic supporters expressed it. Mr. Walker buried his opponents m a landslide of voting. The total votes were: Walker, 865,549; Laguardia, 368,384; Tho mas,216 words
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50 1929-12-11 18 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Dec. 9. Mr. Cecil Harmsworth has presented to I the nation his house, 17 Gough Square, London, which Dr. Johnson occupied from I ***** to 1759 and m which he compiled the! •greater part of his famous dictionary. I50 words
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Article823 1929-12-11 18 President Leguia. There is no more compelling personality! m the whole of South America than Au- 1 [giis-to B. Leguia, the President of Peru, dc- 1 iclai^s Jane Starr, m the Daily Express, II I first saw him m the cathedral at Lima. He I I823 words
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Article152 1929-12-11 18 Stated She was to be a Mannequin. London, Nov. 7. A jury to-day awarded the Countess of Erroll £20 damage s. against each of six provincial newspapers which reported that she was to become a mannequin. Ir his address to the jury Sir Patrick Hastings, K.C., said,152 words
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Article35 1929-12-11 18 Mr. A. M. Trowell has left Penang for Kuala Lumpur to assume charge of the engineering department there of Messrs. Paterson, Simons asd Co., Ltd., during the absence on leave of Mr. J. H. Harris.35 words
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Advertisement266 1929-12-11 18 Made of a Specially mSL i>rv < >ared NVhile Opai Glass which Entirely Eliminates Glare and A Shadows. THE IDEAL LAMP FOR ALL LIGHTING PURPOSES. When ordering electric lamps specify Philips -Argenta Sole Agents: UiNITED ENGINEERS, LIMITED. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements) I ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. r ™™^i L266 words
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Advertisement182 1929-12-11 18 ,A^k^ftk-jftfc»A^A-A^fc-Avfc-aftfc~A^^a^A-*£»..A^A-/>> A.*T^.«^ A. A 7^<T A^f. A a a Tl^B^y^^^ A^^A^ ~A~ "A^ A A A ~Ayy^T^TT.TT.y# < ♦♦♦♦♦<• X *i A A I CHRISTMAS IS COMING SO IS THE DAY WHEN EVERY ♦C CAR WILL BE FITTED WITH 1 DELCO REMY I 4 t BORNEO MOTORS, Ltd. ♦i^ SINGAPORE.182 words
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210 1929-12-11 19 Singapore. Dec. 10. Rubber.--London 7 15/16 d. Unchang-ed. Price at 4 p.m. (London Std.): Spot 27, S.S. R.S.S. on Tender Dec. 27, Jan. 27 4, Jan.- March 28 Vfc, April- June 29%. Dull. Tin. London £180 15s. 80s up. Mining. Firm. Sungei Way 3.3r>210 words
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Article140 1929-12-11 19 Yesterday's Alteration*. !>ec. 10th M Closing Prices. Buyers Sellers. Hong Fatts 65 6S Johan Tin 33 3o Kinta Tin Dred. 1.38 U 1.41 Kuchai 1.25 1.30 Lukut Tins 1.32 Vfe IA) Malayan Con. 38 Avk* Penawats 82 ©5 Peteling 5.20 5.30 Sungei Ways 3.35 3.15 Sungei Luas140 words
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914 1929-12-11 19 FRASER CO., EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. LOANS. Spore Municipal 5 p.c. of 1928 red: 194S 68 $21,000,000 104% 105H c.i. Spore Municipal 5 p.c. of 1926 1920 red. 1934 $15j074.300 104 10^ r.f S.S. and F3f.S. 5 p*. Vie. of red: 1966 66 $22,000,000 103 hu iO4Vi i. TIESDAY, DEC.914 words
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Article206 1929-12-11 19 December 10. SELLING. London 4 montr.3' sight 213 15:i6 London L months' sight 23 78 London 60 days' sight 2|3 13 16 London 30 Jays' sight 2J3 25 32 London demand 2|3 34 London T. T. 2|3 11|16 Lyons and Paris, demand 1429 Hamburg, demand 234 New York,206 words
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Article213 1929-12-11 19 Decembei l<>. Tin 200 Tons *y2.25 Giimbier 10 Pepper Whin- feO Pepper Black 4S Flake Tapioca o.yO Pearl Sago Small 8.06 Copra Sunririetl i».o*» Rice, Anum No. 2 i6O Rice Liang Hin Ch»n Mark Red Eagle (New) 8.30 Rice. Siam old No. 1. 830 Rice, Rangoon Pin tan 260213 words
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Article60 1929-12-11 19 Dt'tember 10th.. 12 oVlm-k po»»m. Tone of Market: Dull. Latest Cable: London S{m-i ihoefl 1 15 L 64. per lb. Now York Spot Sheet GxU. 19% I'* 1 *b. Buy en 3e!lcn R.S.S qu-'i to Loadoa Standard :i~ Standard R.S.S. on Tender Dec. -T'i -T'-j60 words
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Article145 1929-12-11 19 Cheerful Tin Market. [FREK PRESS SERVICE. -OOPTKIGHT]. London, Dec. 10. The rise m the tin price, together with rumours of possible action by the Malayan Government to restrict had a cheerf ul influence on the market. Kramat Pulai, Han^Hn, Tronoh and Southern Malayan weie a koo<l market145 words
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Article49 1929-12-11 19 The rubber market opened this mornintf at 7 15 1G and 8 7 16. The tone was steady. The increase m the rubber stocks is le*s Onan was expected. London rose l>y H l X\ tons lo (MSI and Liverpool by 170 to 17,922 tons.49 words
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Article26 1929-12-11 19 Kelantan Rul.ber Company report records a loss of 16,634 on the year No dividend is proposed. Last year five per cent was paid.26 words
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Article347 1929-12-11 19 A Satisfactory Year. By a now system the Eastern Smelting Company has arranged to publish the (Advance) balance sheet figures locally m a more comprehensive way than ha. btffl the case m the past. The London oOet now cables out the figures m a particular form which enables347 words
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Article79 1929-12-11 19 Sir Henry MeAuliffe, senior partner m the firm it chartered accountants, Messrs McAuliffe, Davis and Hope, and of other accountancy firms m other parts of the world, is on a visit to the Straits with Lady McAuliffe. Sir Henry is a past chairman of the Finance Committee of the City79 words
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Advertisement345 1929-12-11 19 ASSETS EXCEED $10,000,000 OOIIDIV/1 mir ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $35,000,000 THE GREAT MIBNJB^^JMIBmrAm, LMED. HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore ATTRACTIVE PLANS OF ASSURANCE companies Act. Z I AGENTS WANTED. Secretar y Managing Director G. C. KNOX. HORACE W RAPF-R Actuary »UKAiiL W. RAPER. A^ROBINSON, F. I. A. INSURANCE. THF y^^s^v345 words
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Advertisement342 1929-12-11 19 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHA BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m Hong Kong). HEAD OFFICE: H"NG KONG. {Authorised Capital $50,003,00< Issued and fully paid up $20,000,00( Reserve Fund— Sterling 6,000,00< Silver $14 qqq 00( Reserve Liability of Proprietors $2O,'oOO.'<XK COURT OF DIRECTORS. W. H. Bell, k**, Chairman. t> t/ ,,V lummer Esq De342 words
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Advertisement276 1929-12-11 19 BANKING. I MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated m England). Capital £3,000,00<. 0 Subscribed 1,800 000 aid-up 1,050,000 3 Reserve Fund and Rest 1,612|046 BOARD OF DIRECTORS. oo Jl M Ryrie Es <l-» Chairman, r rV* h mers Es( l- Charles J. Hambro Esq. J. O. Robinson, Esq. W. H.276 words
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Advertisement45 1929-12-11 19 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIR L, r, MOTOR CA R MARINE. 1 Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. J Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). 1 A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manaeer.45 words
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Article1415 1929-12-11 20 In spite of the imposition and to our knowledge there are many who regard the j charge of two dollars for admission to the Stadium on Saturday afternoon as coming' within that description there will be few I of Singapore's Rugby enthusiasts who will miss the meeting this1,415 words
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Article, Illustration242 1929-12-11 20 AUSTRALIAN TEST TRIAL. Great Finish Promised. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT]. Sydney, Dec. 10. In the Test trial here this morning Woodfull's XI who, having followed on, m their second innings had scored 341 for the ,loss of WoodfulFs and Fairfax's wickets) yesterday, were all out for 541, thus leaving242 words
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Article92 1929-12-11 20 L.T.A. Vote m Favour. [Reuter's Service.] London. Dec. 9. The proposal that lawn tennis should be developed more m the manner of golf, with tournament? open equally to professionals and amateurs, received the blessing of the Lawn Tenni> Association at its annual meet ing and was92 words
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Article582 1929-12-11 20 SOUTH JOHORE NARROWLY BEATEN. A Tame Display. Merchants 7 pts.; S. Johore 6 pts. The Tournament game between the Merchants and South Johore on the Padang yesterday evening", which the former won by the narrow margin of one point, a dropped goal and a try to two tries,582 words
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Article194 1929-12-11 20 Oxford's Good Win. [Router's Service. J London, Dec. 10. In the annual 'Varsity rugby match flayed to-day Oxford beat Cambridge by 9 points to nil. Oxiord's present Rugby XV with its strong leavening of Colonial players five South Africans and one New Zealander which created such a pood194 words
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Article74 1929-12-11 20 T.he Public Services will meet C Company Welch Regiment at Thomson Road this afternoon with the following team: King; Joy, Embury, Haxworth, Pearson; Bingham, R. Haxworth; Laffan, Macmillan, Byrd, Ovans, Holm, Such, Smellie and Lait. On Thursday the Public Services "A" will meet the S.C.C. "A" on the Padang74 words
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Article35 1929-12-11 20 Programme of Drills- up to and for weekending Dec. 15th: Saturday, 2 p.m., Bukit Timah Range, "E" Chinese C6y., Rifle Meeting. Sunday, 8 a.m., Bukit Timah Range, "E" Chinese Coy., Rifle Meeting.35 words
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Article271 1929-12-11 20 SCOTT WINS AGAINST VON PORAT. The Fashionable End. [Reuter's Service.] New York, Dec. 9. Phil Scott's meeting: with Otto von Porat to-night marks a definite crisis m his career. The winner will meet the victor of the Sharkey-Schmelling fight next year for the world's heavyweight championship. The betting is271 words
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Article525 1929-12-11 20 Ten Towkays Arrested. The sequel to a raid carried out by Mr. Tongue A.S.P. attached to the Detective Branch and other officers on No: 35 Club Street a few nigrhts ago when ten Chinese of the Towkay class were arrested and charged with playing m a common525 words
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Article71 1929-12-11 20 To-day's at Home. The teams for the Water Polo Match at the Swimming Club this afternoon at 5.30 p.m. are as follows: Captain's Team: R. F. W. Leonard, W. C. McCall, D. Iken, P. H. Swinchatt, M. C. Bain, A. R. Bromley Davenport, H. Waterfield. Vice Captains Team:71 words
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Article19 1929-12-11 20 A Welch Regiment XI beat the Medical College Union at Tanglin yesterday at hockey by seven goals to one.19 words
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Advertisement260 1929-12-11 20 t •W\\»j,j t j: i^EVERY MUSIC LOVEr\ J r SHOULD HEAR IT 1 1 To the man or woman who loves music (he new "}i Master's Voice" Gramophone is a revelation and :i fnmAt A revelation of how beautifully music can be rtvrodocH. promise of future happiness and enjoyment. Conn260 words
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