The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 21 December 1927
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Title Section19 1927-12-21 385 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. IIINil) SERIES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, ECEMBER 21, 1927. NO. 2,107.19 words
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Article203 1927-12-21 385 I \hl :.->. :)vr. Pi »blem :;*:> (!hai 386 i'- aj Book St rugfi :;m; !iu Failures 386 \M> COURT NEWS. Begg'i Attempted Suicide 389 Do i Legacy Dispute 3fc9 ntenced for Fraud 390 n Swindle 391, 394 Undefended Action 392 Si. cessful Claim 394 D >ute Set tic203 words
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Article56 1927-12-21 385 Oi hei last trip the Government trawler bro ighf back about 11) tons of fish. worked between the Wndingi and had tocall into Penang once for tcr, Sh< away for some fourteen trawler'i next trip will be to i sea where she will work beAnambafl Islands56 words
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Article42 1927-12-21 385 Times of Malaya bean that the rice fteldi in Parit complain of done to their crops by parties en from the Kinta dittrict who i snipe shooting. Our contemhas reason to believe that a proaelikely to take place unless greater 1 < rcised.42 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article53 1927-12-21 385 RASIAH. At the Sepoy Line> Maternity Hospital yesterday, to Dr. and Mrs. X. Rasiafc, -or:. MORRIS. At the European Hospital. Kual:Lumpur, on the 1-lth instant, to Mr. and Mr.;. Morris of t n Prisons, a son. BAXTER. At Taiping, on December LO, to Dorothea, wife of H. Baxter, a53 words
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Article130 1927-12-21 385 Fhi' marriage arranged between Mr. X. C MethereU, S.B. Police, and of Tavistoek, Devon to Misv Naidine Heard White, only daughter of Commdr. and Mrs. E. Lash of Singapore ■nd Hove, Sussex, will take place on January loth i •»:>*. CRAMOND-RANCE. At St. Andrew"* (athedrai Singapore on 10th December130 words
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Obituary21 1927-12-21 385 A» (how Kit Road, Ku;ila Lumpur, on Sun day evening, Dec li. Raja Allang bin Raja Rrayoun. J.l\, of Kajantr.21 words
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Article243 1927-12-21 385 The last mail from Home, with dates up to Xov. 2,jih.. arrived on Saturday morning, by P. and O. This mail leaves by 8.1. on Thursday. The enthronement of the new Bishop of Singapore took place during the week at St. Andrew** Cathedral, and a full report243 words
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Article56 1927-12-21 385 December l^. ■2 4 8-16 Bank i 15 16 B;mk dcMu.n.l 82 Private credit* New York, demand &«7-l« Credit* M dayi rj* France, demand -p "j- 1.)-V'4 Hong Koagi demand 1»', I'>Yokohama, demand I--'"- Nj«Java, demand Bangkok, demand B tr Silver Lond»»n i*-16 Bank England Fiat. IH P r56 words
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Article56 1927-12-21 385 Part of Pullerton Road just over the new Genera! Port Office subway was being repaired at an early hour yesterday. It is understood that either a water main burst a subsider.ce of the road took pia e at this spot about four o'clock in the morning. Tamil coolies were employed56 words
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Article890 1927-12-21 385 Dec. 1 Q Mr. .1. O. P. Bland N one of the highest authorities living on China from a foreigner's point of view, his experience and knowledge in the country and of the people bein^ extensive and thorough, but we do not think we shall be wrong890 words
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Article628 1927-12-21 385 There has been a good, deal of discussion of late and a certain amount of agitation by those most concerned for such an alteration in the list of annual holidays in the Colony as will include the Moslem festival of Han Raya Hadji and the Hindu festival628 words
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Article502 1927-12-21 386 FDGFD pression which we think contains much of the v<<ence of the idea of consolidation, whilst at the same time indicating that progressive outlook which must accompany work for mankind nowadays. That expression is "Study the Brethren". We ta,ke the liberty, if indeed it be a liberty,502 words
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Article581 1927-12-21 386 FDGFD and destruction to the church. Very possibly the very best thing which could happen to the Church of England now would be a violent, prolonged and merciless battle between the opposing sections therein contained. Of all evils which affect institutions, of whatever kind they be, the581 words
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Article607 1927-12-21 386 FDGFDGH Council n;:<) i an enquiry if it} sh Singapore schools mak<bitterly poor showing in thi beside Penang schools. For the benefit of those not conversant with the me award it may be said thai I scholarships arc awarded after examination and qo may receive a scholarship607 words
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Article1617 1927-12-21 387 MEMORANDUM BY ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH MALAYA. PAST HISTORY AND PRESENT POLICY. u ing memorandum on the St;a! Military contribution bni ken by the Association of British nittee of the Association of Bri Malays has had under consideration which may, at an early date, net essary in the1,617 words
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Article369 1927-12-21 387 MR. r>. I'l 'KDY'S WELL-DESERVED DECORATION. A recent cable froni London to the Scout Commissioner for Malaya, Mr. V. C. Sands, 0.8.F]., conveyed the welcome news that the Chief Scout had been pleased to award on the recommendation of Mr. Sands, the Medal of Merit of369 words
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Article188 1927-12-21 387 "NO. NO. NANETTE" PLEASES THEATRE AUDIENCE. The Quaints, Mr. K. K. Salisbury's everpopular Company, finished yet another season at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday Right when they presented "Xo. Xo. Nanette" to a very appreciative audience. Although this musical comedy has been unning for jean (it has188 words
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Article84 1927-12-21 387 We understand, says the Pinang Gazette, that the first two boys on the 1027 Queen'l 8< }>< !a»ships list are Lim Kheng Kooi and ch^rn Henc Sim. both of the Penang Free SrhoM. The h'n:>l award i« made by Committen. If these two ho\< are awarded the ftcholarships, which are84 words
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Article321 1927-12-21 387 THE HYDRO-ELECTRIC SCHEME. A large company of Ipoh resident! were entertained to a dinner on Saturday night at the new residence of Mr. I,eong Sin Nam. J.P., M.S.C.. President of the Peralc Chinese Chamber of Commerce, given in honour of the Rl. Hon'ble Viscount Elibank, who321 words
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Article169 1927-12-21 387 A highly successful start of the Christmas season was made at Fort Canning on Saturday night when the Ser^eant^' Blesi held a fancy dress dance for Garrison and civilian friends. Q.M.S. McDonald and his committee had worked with unhounded energy to carry out the function169 words
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Article72 1927-12-21 387 RUBBER RESTRICTION IN COLOMBO. NEW PROVISIONS. (From Our Own Corresoond^nt.) Colombo, Dec. I I. Under the provisions of the Rubier Restriction Ordinance, regarding the tale of robber without the production of certificates f iDi)i the Cooncil, it has Veen approved that no licensed dealer may purchase or sell rub* ber72 words
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Article76 1927-12-21 387 !>>•. ;»rv' Mr )I. V.*. Toms arc l<;i- ing for Bang] ok from Mara ill« just before Christ ma Before settling down to work ajrain Dr. Tome i- visiting the north of Siam, Cliienginai and pern: r <i >whe <• l)r Tcmi hai beei working for ti I two montl76 words
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Article280 1927-12-21 388 The death occurred early yesterday morninn- at the General Hospital, of Mr. Franklin G. Linscheer, Chief Engineer of the oil installation Plllau Samboe. The funeral took place in the afternoon at the Bidadari cemetery and was attended by the widow, and a large number280 words
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Article228 1927-12-21 388 THK BISHOP'S 'AT HOME." Yesterday's important Church affairs commenced at *7.30 a.m. when the new Bishop celebrated Holy Communion at the Cathedra' for the first time since his enthronement. At ten o'clock in the morninpr, the clerfc;* gathered in the Cathedral for matins, and the Bishop's charge228 words
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Article246 1927-12-21 388 Among Michaelmas term students called to the Bar at the Middle Temple, on Nov. IT, was Mr. Kye Choo Chan. Mr. J. P. Souter, of Messrs. EVitchard and Co., Penani*. returned from 1 leave by the Devanha. Mr. 11. N. Byatt al<o retumed by the same vessel. Eruption <>f Vesuvius246 words
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Article1383 1927-12-21 388 The Trophy Regained By Singapore. BRILLIANT KENDALL. Singapore .13 pts: Selangor S pt.*. Although at hnlf time leading by only two points out of is Singapore defeated Selangor on the Padang on Saturday afternoon by five goals, a penalty goal t and five ti ies 4o points) to a1,383 words
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Article121 1927-12-21 388 THE REST DEFEAT SCOTLAND. (From Pur Own Correspondent.) Peaaag, Dec. 18. In the annual Trophy match played hovo to day." The Rest defeated Scot 'and by I<* points to N. The teams came on the field led by pipers of the Bnrmah Rifles. In the first half121 words
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Article121 1927-12-21 388 SRLANGOR DRAW WITH THE NEGRI Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 18. Tn an inter-State hockey match played at Kajang* to day the Negri drew with Selangor, ;> 3, after a very fast game. Selangor wen 1 superior throughout, but many scoring chances were missed owing to the inside forwards failing121 words
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Article71 1927-12-21 388 We deeply deplore the death of the Astana cat, which recently expired suddenly on the lawn, after a period of at least twenty-five years' residence in that quarter. Sarawak Gazette. Captain Pratt, accompanied by Mrs. Pratt has returned from Home leave and will resume duties as Senior District Officer, Province71 words
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Article44 1927-12-21 388 Crcat (lame on a Frost) Ground. VISITORS JUBT »JK\i; Sroihmd io Warataa« i [Renter*i Servio K lint»uri>h. !j Tin- match betwe< ti the w..,. S(t»tlan<] was played her« crowd of 50,000 people a* \i The weather was i iranit Scotland jus!44 words
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Article298 1927-12-21 388 THE AMATEUR MEETING ■i- rom Oui <>■. Ipoh, r The following were i, second day's racing h< in ti meotin;;. Hare One. I'onies. Java, Mr. Whittaker I; Gi| C'hye Yuen, 2; Tidapa. .Mr. 54 8-6. \V.»n by a neck; third b a hall" away. Tote $24; 8,298 words
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Article250 1927-12-21 388 Mr. Ci. Gordon Macleod, < ontsul at Sydney, is on a visit Bang Captain P. Ashmoiv, D.5.0., M.C., Burma Rifles, has been ill »1 in Taipin^ Hospital Mr. Frank Garland, of M< and Mutter, Ltd.. and M■- I ivtui ned to Ipoh. Mr. T. Hindi has returned fi and resumed250 words
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298 1927-12-21 389 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1927. THE QUAINTS. "ONE DAM THiNG AFTER ANOTHFR" AT TiIE THEATRE. The Quaint! test niKhT K av G us anoiher of the latest London musical succes "One Dam Thing after Another." I,eat- the pei,.,rmance with the consideration that one must give to a touring Co.u, ti r.v298 words
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Article148 1927-12-21 389 MR. N. C. BEGG PLEADS GUILTY. Mr. N. C. Begg was charged in the Police Court yesterday with attempting to commit suicide. He pleaded guilty and told the Magistrate that he had been out of work for six months. The only money he receiv- il was $10:) a148 words
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Article128 1927-12-21 389 DEATH OF MR. (i. B. KK!( KENBEEK. His man) friends here will read with deep regret the sad news of Mr. G. E. Kric?enbeek'a fatal accident daring the tor hill climb at Soromban on Sunday. Kiickenbeek went up in his Fiat (sports) car to partake in the128 words
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Article192 1927-12-21 389 Mr. T. Burke, 0.C.P.D., Sungei Besi, is acting as Police Court Thief Inspector, Kuala Lumpur. Dr. S. W. Kvcson and Dr. (Mi<s> K. M. HysloT) have been leconded for service un-<!<-r- the Government of Kedah. A telegram r.-ceivo<l from Klanjr by the Central Polite Station, Kuala Lumpur, rercrta the murder192 words
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Article790 1927-12-21 389 A Million Dollars Legacy in Dispute. QUESTIONS OF DUTCH LAW. During the hearing of i.r. application beore the Chief Ju--. v in the Supreme Court yesterday by Mr. J. Aitken on behalf of Vr. Kan to be. included in the litigant* concerned in a dispute over a legacy790 words
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Article85 1927-12-21 389 The finals of the mixed doublet handicap and the open mixed doubles of the Ladies Lawn Tennis Club tournament were held vesterday. The ground Ms rather too loft, hut both the gAffttl were hard tough* affairs and some attractive tennis was seen. In the open mixed doubles Miss85 words
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Article1143 1927-12-21 389 This i.s one of the loveliest of Susmox valleys. Wooded hills, gently sloping down to tiee'd lanes, tiny villages almost hidden but Strayed by chuich .spires, some of them very ancient and of uncommon architecture, little red farm.? and huge hay stacks, just ail the featun I oi"1,143 words
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Article192 1927-12-21 389 THE NOVEMBER STATISTICS. The following is a comparative .-tatoment of the total value of foreign merchandise, excluding parrel post, imported and ••xportt d to and from British Malaya liurint; I9t& and 1927. IMPORTS. (In thousands of dollari 1926 1927 Jan. to June 508,950 496,058 Dec: 12.292 July K0192 words
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Article307 1927-12-21 389 An enjoyable evening was spent on the Hukit Timah Rifle Range on Sunday when the Officers and other lanks of the Chinese Coy., S.V.C., were "At Home" on the occai'Mi of their annual ride meeting. Shooting commenced at 8 a.m. and about 40 members took part,307 words
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Article46 1927-12-21 389 The wedding will take place at St. George's Church, Penanu*. on Jan. 11, of Mr. Richard Nunn to Miss Lena Barcock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Barcock. A reception will be held afterwards at th*« residence of the bride's parents in W? 'srht id.46 words
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Article1238 1927-12-21 390 The Round The Island Race. AN UNCOMFORTABLE TIME. The first half of the Round the Island Race for the "B" class boats was sailed on Sunday morning. At 0.0. a.m. five boats were sent away by the Race Officer, Dr. Webster. In a good full **>' bweae Jazz1,238 words
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Article197 1927-12-21 390 Selan^or Turf Club Accounts. A SUCCESSFUL YEAR. The annual report of the Selangor Turf Cluh, for presentation at the meeting on December 23rd., shows a surplus for the year of $64,178 after allowing $20,637 for depreciation and $32,367 expenditure on upkeep of course and buildings. Two amateur meetings197 words
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Article89 1927-12-21 390 The IVrak Turf Club's halt" yearly accounts show a balance from racing account of $102,043, the total revenue being $111,170. In the racing accounts stakes at two meetings totalled $80,070 whilst there was an apparent loss on griffins of 54,844 the Club paying out $22,044 and re89 words
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Article41 1927-12-21 390 ANOTHER DRAW. f ßouter's Service. l Pretoria, Dec. 12. The 11.C.C. scored 206, Vincent taking 6 for r >o. and 328 for :>• Holmes scoinng 184 not <".n Transvaal scored 882 for T and declared. Thc^ match was drawn*41 words
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Article24 1927-12-21 390 [Reuter'i Service.] Melbourne, Dec. 11. The Assembly has passed the third reading of a bill establishing the totalisator on racecourses.24 words
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1378 1927-12-21 390 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1927. S.S. ASSOCIATION. How to Stimulate Members' Interest. AN ALL-COMERS' MEETING. The following are the minute! of a Committee meeting held in the Kxehange on Doc. B, Present: Mr. A. I*. Robinson (President), \V. A. Fell, E. V. White, I). Santry. A. Harris. Gaw Khek Khiam. R.1,378 words
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Article129 1927-12-21 390 NINE MONTHS Vim MALAYSentence of nine months iiu r> >11^ m prisonment was yest«iday passed by Mr. Mudie, District Judue, on Mohamed nin Teh, the Malay who obtained $50 from the I.(;.I\, the Hon'ble Mr. Fnirhuni. Accused has been under medical obser vation, and when the case129 words
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Article15 1927-12-21 390 Dr. Husain, Assistant Sun.?e. n. Taipmg, is at present stationed at Cameron's Highlands for duty.15 words
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Article1991 1927-12-21 391 Impressive Ceremony at the Cathedral. THIRD IN IN(;APORE. Th re ira« an excellent gathering at the LHlraJ sterdsV evening for the third "< Which has been held in St Andrew's Cathedral, when the Kt. Rov. Basil eby Roberta wa« enthroned as Bishop Singapore. There have been only two1,991 words
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Article376 1927-12-21 391 OPKMM; PROCEEDINGS. TTh Malaya inference of the Methodist Episcopal Church opened its 30th Annual session in the Wesley Chinch, at 8.::0 vYecinesday morning, Bishop Tit is T .owe presiding. Most of the members of the Conference and many friends were present to htr*r the Bishop's opening376 words
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Article254 1927-12-21 391 FUNBRAL YESTERDAY. The funeral of the late ?»Ir. G. 11. Kriekenbeek, assistant manager at Messrs. Muller and Phippe Limited, who sustained injuries during the motor reliability trial at Seremban which unfortunately ended fatally, took place yesterday afternoon at Bidadari there Ix-in^ a large attendance <>f mourners.254 words
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Article341 1927-12-21 391 OVER SEVENTY APPLICATIONS. '<J\lv seventy applications MVN considered yi-.-iday by the Boara of Licensing -Justices who met in the First Police < ourt. Aj Mudie. 1 >i strict Judjre, presided and other memberi of the l>oani preee*t wen !>»•. Hunter, and Messrs. E. S. MtWtiffh, I. \V.341 words
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Article257 1927-12-21 391 ANOTHER GRBAT SUCCESS. A very successful hill-climbing contest, promoted i-.\ the Negri Sembilan llotoi Association, was held <>n Sunday at Serem ban. The coins*' selected was very suitable for the purpose, and fully tested the cap* bilitieB of the competitors, of whom there was a lar^f and257 words
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Article208 1927-12-21 391 h. L, BROKERS* LOSSES. A§ always happens in such eases, there has been a considerable number of cxukgerated rumours concerning the losses i f Kuala Lumpur brokers in connection with the share scrip swindle, -ays Monday's Ma'ay Mail. Altogether in the F.M.S. and S.S. about 12 OT208 words
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Article540 1927-12-21 392 Singapore, Die. IS. iL.iinj; the past week Tin shows a email decline on balance and on a dull market theie has been loss activit\ in Tin shares. Sterling issues continue stead] round quotations hut local shares have been rathei neglected. Rubber is practically unchanged although London stocks540 words
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Article24 1927-12-21 392 wVI -i BUflr °r d nu x "it* an accident libAjldißg ..n the Taiping Race Course on Friday and waa taken to the hospital24 words
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Article404 1927-12-21 392 Variegated vehicles. Then- are no blue trains in Singapore, but w* certainly have blue motor buses and even red snd yellow ones. The decision of the Municipal Commissioners to define nil bus D lite* is responsible for this. The obje t la to <lo away with all404 words
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Article628 1927-12-21 392 The Socony people are putting up a huge petrol tank installation at Port Swettenham. The installation is being constructed by the Federated Engineering Co. Ex. Captain Preedy, M.C., Ist London Regiment, the Royal Fusiliers (T.A.) has ccn attached to A Company. M.S.V.R. from the Perak Malayan628 words
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Article169 1927-12-21 392 At the annual general meeting of tluSingapore Family Benefit Society held at the Memorial Hail on December 2nd., tho following officers were elected for the ensuing year:— President Dr. H. T. Wee, M.8., <"h. B. (re-elected). Vice-president Dr. c. J. Paglar, LJLC.P. and S., L.R.F.P.8., HSr. Medical169 words
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Article946 1927-12-21 392 Rapid Advance With Colossal Undertaking. NO FUTURE WATER SCARES. One by one the old landmarks of former Singapore :ire disappearing. Fort Canning, the Hukit Larangan of old days, haunted by the ghosts o f ancient Kings, is now falling before the <"'nsl tught of the town planner946 words
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Article252 1927-12-21 392 Challenge of Christian Missions. YESTERDAYS PROCEEDINGS. 'The Challenge and Conquest of tian Missions" ua the subject of the nual conference sermon by Rev. p. i.. jduring Wednesday night's meeting i Methodist Conference. The Rev. Mr. Peach who is District S erintendent of the Peiiang District Conference preacher. The252 words
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Article328 1927-12-21 392 The second day of the Methodist onfei ence, meeting in Wesley Chinch, opened 8.30 yesterday morning with devotional wrvices. Rev. F. H. Sullivan read the Scripture lesson and offered prayer, which was followed by a vocal solo !>y Miss Mary Whit Reid. Again Bishop Lowe, in his characteristic328 words
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Article94 1927-12-21 392 In the Supreme Court yesterday, bel Mr. Justice Deane, Italasia. Ltd., Cardosa and 0o for moneys due in rea of goodfl ordered and delivejred to defendants. The original claim wai for 12,567.88. this amount defendants had paid I Court the sum of |1r656.8& Mr. Payne appeared for94 words
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Article4786 1927-12-21 393 His Primary Charge To The Clergy. STUDY THE BRETHREN. morning at the Conference of 'lergy, the Rt. Be*. \> the mw Bishop of Singapore, dehis charge to the clergy of' the The following is the full text. ethren of the Clergy, called to share me th- [ova4,786 words
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610 1927-12-21 394 WHAT THE KINGFISHER SAW. [Special for the Free Press.] The change between the S.W. and N.E. monsoons is generally ushered in by a few halcyon days, though my friend the kingfisher ignores such facilities for nest-build-ing and continues to dart in and out610 words
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Article33 1927-12-21 394 We extend hearty welcome to Rev. FatheVs B. Davis ami J. Bohm who arrived by the Dmrvel on the ISth. The Fathers Will, we understand. b.> stationed at Ponampang at present.— B.v.B. Herald.33 words
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Article179 1927-12-21 394 Kuala Lumpur Police on the Trail. IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES. The Detective Korce of Kuala Lumpur has made rapid progress in its work of tracking down the swindlers whose share certificate operations have lately caused a flutter in many a speculator's heart. Working from the inevitable clues which all179 words
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Article403 1927-12-21 394 DECLARATION OF LAWFUL MAURI ACE. 11l the Supreme Court yesterday, the Chief ♦lusticc. Sir William Murison, gave judirmc-nt in the ease wherein (hook chai Hoon claimed to bo klie lawful widow of Sin Bian < bin. who died in li>ol, and so entitled to share in his403 words
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Article154 1927-12-21 394 Mr. Justice Deane in the Supreme Court yesterday, gave judgment in which Aisama binte Abdul and another sued Kavenna Mohamed HttSSain in respect to the possession of a tongkang business and a large sum of money. As administrators of the estate of Layna Jackiria Husaain who died154 words
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Article33 1927-12-21 394 After visiting Singapore General Sir rohn Asser, K.r.8., K.C.M.G., K.C.V.0., Governor and Commander-in-Chief, Her. nuda, paid a visit to the factory of the Wilkinson Process Rubber Co., Ltd., at 3atu Caves on Tuesday.33 words
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Article745 1927-12-21 394 Mr. Kenion States His Vie* Plainly. IS IT A BAD Ef,< In the eOttTM of the I '.A.M. the new assessment rules. Mr. ft, r is some years since I was the debatable question of fU'^tr, though I am one of these w\ sent when the Knartmcnt w.i745 words
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Article74 1927-12-21 394 Major Benjamin, who relinqui managership of the Sarawak Oil* Miri not many years ago, and Mrs. l min. passed through Jesaelton "n thei; to Sandakan by the- Darvel m the 18th. 8.X.8. Herald. The death of Mr. Lfew NV known timber merchant of Pudtt, place on Friday morning lays *he74 words
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280 1927-12-21 395 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1927. LADY ARTISTS EXHIBITION. |lMf Il\ ATS ATTRACTIVE WATKR COLOURS. nt fil and water colour works exhibited to-day 9 to 1 and from ..i the Adolphi Hotel new coloum ate being; displayed by k mat, wife of M. J. A. Ruinat of Maritimes, who shews by he280 words
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Article204 1927-12-21 395 announce the death, which General Hospital on Thursrs, Deason, the wife of Mr. manager of Sea View Hotel, and ,]•> of the Singapore Cricket I BSOn was .")>) years of age. i?n in indifferent health foi some a Imitted to the hospital about ago. Mrs.204 words
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Article107 1927-12-21 395 Lonie lias been seconded for ider •hi Government of Kelantan, 1 roni Nov. 9th. l Baker bin Yahya haa been a] i -irate of the First class, pointment of Inche Mah Hua ain to be person by whom be attested under the Land n Johore, has been revoked. Health (Meet107 words
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Article1436 1927-12-21 395 DEVON ESTATES, LTD. The annual K 7n*ral meeting of Devon Estates (Malacca), Ltd., was hold yesterday in the French Bank Building*. Those present mm the Hon'ble Mi. H. E NirOß <h> the hair). Mr J. larkc ami Mr U V. Hailey. In moving Jhe adoption of he1,436 words
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Article138 1927-12-21 395 There was only a short list oC applications for adjudication, discharge, iic. down Tor hearing before Mr. Justice Deane in the Supreme Court yesterday. An interesting point in bankruptcy law acrose during the hearing of an application for discharge by a Chinese, who state*! that he applied for138 words
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Article65 1927-12-21 395 Messrs Harrisons, Barker aid Co.. Ltd. Penang, have received a cable from th< Secretaries of Ramunting Tin Dredging advising that a second interim dividend of «,(l per share free of income tax in respa of th»- financial year ending .'Kith June 192i been declared payable on the65 words
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Article24 1927-12-21 395 Mr. < heong Koon Seng in to .be member <•*" ih<- Board of Licensing Justices In the pUce of Mr. 0. P. G Jones, i' [ened.24 words
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Article811 1927-12-21 395 Qtticqvitl ot/'tTit homitien nnstri egt farraq* Ltb'th Juvenal In holding out thp hand oi welcome to Basil. Singapore, the Topk-ist assures him that, following in the footsteps of one who (MUmed universal respect for a single mind od devotion to his high calling, he has a811 words
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Article988 1927-12-21 396 Conference Discusses Mission Work. YESTERDAY'S PROCEEDINGS. At the Thursday evening service the ReV. 'Solomon Pakianathan presided and interesting addresses were given on important phases of mission work. Miss Mabel Marsh, Principal of Fairfield Ciirls' School, Singapore, spoke Ofl "The Higher Education of Women in Ma laya". saying that988 words
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Article652 1927-12-21 396 Greyhounds for Shanghai's INew Track. ARRIVE IN SINGAPORE. The first- baU'h ot gieyhounds which are being sent out to Shanghai for the Greyhound Association 01 China, Ltd., arrived in Singapore on their way to China on board _he Uienogle yesuiday. The Shanghai tiack which is to be652 words
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Article59 1927-12-21 396 The following is the result of the Ladies' December Medal. Mrs. 11. R. S. Law, 1 Up S. Cullen 1 E. C. Bout flower All Square .1. 11. Tennent 2 Down B. Gregory-Jones 2 H« M. Hill Ten cards were taken out. Mrs. Law and Mrs. Cullen59 words
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Article40 1927-12-21 396 AN S.C.C. WIN. An excellent game on the Padang yesterday between the rival Padang clubs resulted in a win for the S.C.C. by four goals to two. For the S.C.C. G. F. Murphy scored three goals and King one.40 words
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Article425 1927-12-21 396 Some Good Riding and Finishes. YESTERDAY'S RESULTS. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Dec. 16. At the start of the races fine weather prevailed, but later on rain fell. The trying was very heavy owing to the overnight lain. The attendance was good, including the Sultan of Perak425 words
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Article237 1927-12-21 396 R.A. BEAT CHINESE TRAM. R.A.. ">: Itendcmccr 1. A Wv-ak defence cost the Bendemeer Club five-one defeat at the hands of the K.A at the Stadium yesterday. The ChineM were promising at the start. but the £i»n ners were steadier and inter on had things going very much as237 words
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Article107 1927-12-21 396 London, Dec. 8. Oxford. In the Inter-'Varsity relays Cambridge beat Oxford by 1 events to ?>. Cambridge 9 successes were as follows: The 400 yards race in ')H 4-oth sees. The 480 yards high hurdles, in 88 4-Vm sees. Tht* two miles' race in X min. 0 sees.107 words
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Article23 1927-12-21 396 Cambridge Win Vai Match. Itj THE TEAMS. [BMtw'i Sci imUo, Ai rwiekenham in dull before 36,000 >pi Oxford by 22 poinu to23 words
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Article95 1927-12-21 396 CAMBRIDGE BRILI.M [Reuter'i Sei London |i Ihe inter-Varnitj match jrn-nt pace thro out, 0 lucky. They held the three [uartert by keen and ling, particularly after Cambridge showed Hasine* during which they In the first half Novii H i scored tti«>< Tor Oxford S< try which v95 words
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Article122 1927-12-21 396 OXFORD AVENGE HH.VA |>] ik\| [Renter 1 Servta London i In the annual interval t; a1 Stamford Bridge t< Cambridge by six xwus played in rain ami th< a treacherous condition. The Oxonian* maintained oil the slippery j v und bettc tal>v. and their <>n;r pas The match122 words
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Article43 1927-12-21 396 [Reuter's Service.] London U I In i ln* i eplay of ■In Crystal Palace were beatn Swindon by 2 groali to l. end Kati Charlton by 2 to 1. Lincoln kvm Durham in a Division 111 (Northern Section) match43 words
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Article32 1927-12-21 396 The M.C.C Tour in South Africa. .ANOTHER DRAY The two day mat h here Iff.C.C. scored -"'.li'. towards contributed l ■'>*'< a id 206 for I. an. l Natal Schools XV *a red32 words
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Article45 1927-12-21 396 [British Radio— Official Ragby, It ii announced from M< i I Hon*ble Victor and Mrs. Bi the 15,000 kilometre* moi >i n thr distance in hours 15 The previoui \< i >rd was 14 The motorists are continuing i snow nn<l mist.45 words
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Article94 1927-12-21 396 Tin- following are the n octfl competitions of tl South Malaya Bo) f* i -V. Sims Shield: (.oner;.! i in Scr<.n.l (Rmffle* In (2) Eighth (Can En <:;> Fourth (St. Joseph 1 II Dr. (hen Su l.an\ i ll>: l Tir<t (HeadqiuuH cond (Rafflca Institution) Tr Sir94 words
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Article10336 1927-12-21 397 router's Servioe.l London, Dec I*> I U<>»*« of Lordj worp its liveli( t pearance since the war when the Archbishop tei wry moved resolution in favour of acceptn. the new Prayer Book measure In an extraordinarily large attendance the opfl :n lawn were conspicuous, peeresses billet members Including Mr.10,336 words
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Article348 1927-12-21 400 THE COMING FIGHT. In the •course- of a leader the Malay Mail says: What has to be considered at the present time is the fijrht that must be Faced when Restriction is removed, and the Malayan industry, on full production, must market its rubber in competition with348 words
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Article45 1927-12-21 400 THE PRESIDENTS PRIZE. The final round of this competiton was played yesterday morning, and resulted in a win for Mr. W. H. E'.kins and Mr. B. A. Gibson, who defeated Mr. R. Irvine ami Mr. E. M. F, Fergusson bj 1 and45 words
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Article231 1927-12-21 400 The Commissioner for Malaya has received a telegram to the effect that the Chief Seoul has awarded the Modal of Merit to Mr. B. Pordy, District Commissioner for Singapore. Thi- Chief Secretary and Mrs. Thomson gave a dfnner-paity on Thursday nitfht when the following guestfl were present: The Kt. Hon.231 words
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Article388 1927-12-21 400 Officially Opened Yesterday. Members of the Swiss Club of Singapore celebrated the opening of their new clubhouse yesterday morning. There was a large gathering of guests and numbers present when Sir William Murison declared the building open. Situated opposite the old pavilion on Bukit Tinggi (off Bukit388 words
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Article306 1927-12-21 400 PRIMS DISTRIBUTION. The annual prise distribution of the Singapore Chinese Girls' School was held yesterday, the function lu-in^ attended by a large gathering of friends and visitors. Lady Marriott gave a\va> the prizes at the conclusion <>f an interesting programme of nursery thymes by the pupils of306 words
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Article186 1927-12-21 400 Singapore, Dec IS. The tendency of the market has been easier and pi ices have fallen %cL in London. 1 cent gold in New York and I 1 tt.-.. locally, during the period under review. Cable advices today quote London at Is 7%d. and New York at :)'J*186 words
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Article94 1927-12-21 400 "The Dors" for Shanghai at Penan£. PIPS BORN ABOAED. (From Our Own Correspondent i I'enantf, M The greyhounds which are on the to Shanghai aboard ihv Glenoglc the whole, standing the journey we] six caught chill< through lying and died. A litter of pops were aboard the boat94 words
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Article61 1927-12-21 400 (From Our Own Corresponde I IVnaiitf. In the Supreme Court Mr. Sproule hoard tht- Appeal of Lim Goo i against the magistrate's decision in lower court for cruelty l>y buminf beating her maidservant (hi ah Phee His Lordship set aside the conviction the first charge but61 words
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Article48 1927-12-21 400 From Our < rwn < Correspondent. IVnani:. Dec. 1 1. Penang broken who are affected b; recent share swindle have resolved to ol I the opinion of Messrs, Brmddell Bros., regarding the banks' responsibility, and companies' position for permitting the of serip which can easily be forged.48 words
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76 1927-12-21 400 OFFENCE AGAINST RUBBER REGULATIONS. rA Heavy Tine. (From Our Own Correspondent.) I'enantf, I >t«<\ 15. Ye«p Thean Song was lined $2,000 in the police court, or in default six months imprisonment for abetment of the landing 490 pounds of robber without a permit. The rubber was conveyed from Bui worth76 words
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Article81 1927-12-21 400 (From Our Own Correspondent.) JJanirkok, Dec. 15. lI. M. the Kin<4 has been suffering from malaria but the latest reporti state that he has now recovered. PENANCS POPPY DAY EFFORT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) IVnantf. Dec. K> The Poppy Day collection a| Penani alised $23,607. (From81 words
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Article77 1927-12-21 400 Responsible GoverMMtlt. < From Our Own < Jon espond i IVnanu. lire. IM. The Colombo correspondent i>f th< P Gazette states that at the ninth annu ses.-ion of thr X ;ti(ma! Congft A. dc Silva, in hi Presidential reviewed the proL emi confron ItaTßd. He said77 words
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Article75 1927-12-21 400 (From Our Own Correaponden IVnanu. I»« < The ceremonj of laying th« chief stone of the joint Masonic t -1»11 Western Road site wai performed Bs. James. Gray and A Men. I D.G.M. Eastern Archipelago, tinMr. P. J. Sproule, and \v. Br >. J. M men, with75 words
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Article20 1927-12-21 400 The total Poppy Day colle I Settlement of Penang am Minted to I <\\. This is nearly double that C< year.20 words