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Title Section19 1929-02-13 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDIY, FEBRUARY 13, 1929. NO. 2,16719 words
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Article260 1929-02-13 1 I KADEKS. .ruinations 97 Sensations 97 The Appeal for th.- Mint-is 98 iia's Riot- 98 hines< Gunmen 98 Finaiuv and Rceaamics 98 The ('.Mat Frost 99 The Roman Agreement M ITKKS TO THK EDITOR. Local Kuropean Kmployjnent 112 POUCB AN!) COI'KT NEWS. tst (oast Rd. Tragedy 10*2 118, IoG,260 words
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Article200 1929-02-13 1 SIM 114 r- Fa] l irl S;t-o Smhll 8 S mdi 9.90 I. ||f Hin Char: Mark Bash (Ntv) 3CO Siani old No. 1. 330 Rar.i-oon Dlntan -60 Ranroon Sioka 256 Steal P-oV-n No l 220 Brokei Wo. I 200 i.atinous No. 1 360 i 9kua*Glstte«M No. I 320200 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article25 1929-02-13 1 TENNENT. At Lon^r Ditton. Surrey, on February «")th, 1929, hi Mrs. Tennent, wife of Mr. J. H. Tennent, Singapore, son. Both well. (By cable).25 words
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Article43 1929-02-13 1 AMDEIBON HODDKR. On t)th February. l'.'J at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Sinpapore, by \\n. Archdtacon Swindell, William Anderson, only son of JaSMS Anilerson, of Musselburjrh, Midlothian. an«J Fiances Mary Arkcoll Hod«ler. only child of the late Henry George Hodder, of Siasjsaore and Cheltenham.43 words
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Article61 1929-02-13 1 HUGHES. At Chamberlain Road, Ipoh. on Feb. Dr. H. K. Ifajhw. latl IVrak Medical Btifkjs. MADAM TAX LIM XKO. On Feb. 7th, li»:2!>, at hn ><'M-in-l:iw"s (Mi. Tan Yew Chay iv<i<ivMci\ "Grace Villa." X«». 20, Lsroag 'm f Gajlanir I!'»a<J. Sht- leavi-s two sons, Anj; John ami Rnyan, and61 words
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Article55 1929-02-13 1 Febrvary Rank 1 ma. 7 B Hark dCMaIMI t|l 3 4 Private credits '■'< nw». s New Vo» k, demand Credits dayn France, demand 1431 India, T.T. IM% Hong Konfj, demand 1- px. Di». Yokohama, demand 1- Java, demand l&% Bangkok, demand 80 Bar Silver London :>T Bank of55 words
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Article52 1929-02-13 1 FelMlMrj Hlh.. 12 o'cWk noon. 1 S.S. equal to S-an-iml, Q.C.F. Standard R«SJ9. on Tender V\\. ">T t^< Illar. »7% S« Apr-Juiu' 3s--» :w Ju!y-S«-i»t. -'•)1 r.ijit- of Market: Steady. Latest Cable: London Spot ikeet !o%d. per ll> N.v. York Spot Sheet QjtU -l 7^52 words
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Article59 1929-02-13 1 Inspector Goldman formerly attached to the Marine Police Station, baa been transferred to the C.I.D. Mr. W. L Blythe baa been appointed t<; ■ict Registrar <>f Societies and Protectoi Xhe S.R.C. hockey team v.(\ik'i\ another t. their imposing list of wins when they met and defeated the 2nd Welch Regiment59 words
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Article789 1929-02-13 1 hob. C>. There is just now passing over the world of those most intimately concerned a wave of doubt and revolt against what is called the tyranny of examinations. There are some enthusiastic persons who call it an even harder name, but generally it may be said that educational789 words
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Article443 1929-02-13 1 Feb. 7. His Excellency's speech at the Straits Settlements Association dinner was on the whole a colourless discourse containing a number of solid facts and no sensations. It was perhaps inevitable this should be so because the only matter on which public interest is particularly centred just now443 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous249 1929-02-13 1 THE WEEK'S NEWS. The last mail from Home with date- up It .January 17th. arrived by P. and O. on Saturday morning. This mail leaver by B. I. on Thursday morning. 'His Kxcellency, the Governor was the I vesta of honour at the sixth annual dinmi of the straits Settlement*249 words
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Article397 1929-02-13 2 Jpoh yesterday reached the first thousand pounds sterling of its Miners Relief Fund, a highly creditable performance considering that it has not available the resources to draw upon that Singapore has. We ha\e started a good deal later here but the assistance given so far397 words
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Article362 1929-02-13 2 Feb. 8. > It is easy to understand the bitterness which is being imported into the debate m Legislative Assembly at New Delhi regarding the Public Safety Bill because the outbreaks m Bombay and Baroda have given the protagonists of the bill just the argument they required and362 words
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Article332 1929-02-13 2 From accounts of crimes m the China Coast and Siamese papers it would appear reasonable to assume that there is, on the way south, another of those waves of trouble of which we had experience some time ago. It is natural of course that with the disbandment of332 words
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Article708 1929-02-13 2 Feb. 9. For those who are capable of following its complexities and appreciating its developments, the present phase of international economics a? affected by domestic treatment must be intensely interesting. To other than the expert the intricacies arc too difficult to understand but even to such recognition708 words
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Article730 1929-02-13 2 Feb. 11. It is with deep regret, and sincere sympathy for his widow, that the many friends of Sir Hayes Marrioi: will learn of his death m London mi Saturday. The happening had 1. partially prepared for by the m received the day before of his ctftka condition,730 words
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Article805 1929-02-13 3 Feb. 13. The winter which was ushered m n the concluding months of last year by pales of extraordinary force and < lest met iveness, appears to be increasing m intensity instead of, as >hould by now be the case, losing M»nie of its bitterness. In England805 words
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Article308 1929-02-13 3 The Cup Rules. The annual general meeeting of the Malayan Rugby I'nion was held m Kuala Lumpur on Jan. 2t». says the Malay Mail. The President. Mr. .1. If. liell, occupied the chair, and the following representative* were present: Mr. B. F.. Ross (IVnang). Or. J. J.308 words
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Article211 1929-02-13 3 Presided OVat bf the Commanding Officer, Captain C. G. Bint, membvrs of the S.K.H. (V). spent a very enjoyable evening 1 at the Union Jack Clul> on Friday last when the annual Company dinner was held. The dinner was also attended by Lt. Col. .1. M. Mackenzie, CO.,211 words
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Article22 1929-02-13 3 Mr. G. K. Lewis, who has just come from Home has arrived m Ipoh and is posted as Assistant Electrical Engineer, Ipoh.22 words
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Article17 1929-02-13 3 man Catholics throughout the v.ill rejoice to-day m the news agreement has been reached17 words
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Article208 1929-02-13 3 LOCAL EUROPEAN EMPLOYMENT. T" the Editor. Sir,— We notice that a committee mect'ng of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association will be held on Friday, February 15th.. the subjects for consideration include several, one being the naval base contracts, and its labour etc. We hope something may208 words
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Article284 1929-02-13 3 Yesterday's Results. A number of events m the Ladies Lawn Tennis Club's Open Tournament were concluded yesterday, when the results were as follows: Mens* Open Singles. Semi-Final: Aitken heat Anderson 6 o, b' 0. Final: Aitken v>. R. Smith unfinished. Aitken won the first set 6— 3. Mens'284 words
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Article134 1929-02-13 3 The war film "Verdun" attracted quit* j large audience at the Victoria Theatre last night. The picture is a wonderful reconstruction of war time history made convincing to a unique degree by the use of reaJ artillery, authentic scenes and genuine material and the great German offensive is trraphicallv134 words
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Article40 1929-02-13 3 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh. l\b. The wedding took place at Taiping to-day of Derek Ban, the well-known Rugger player and Olive Hewetson. It was attended by nuwiy Rugby members and was a very happy function.40 words
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Article117 1929-02-13 3 While cosmetics uml artificial aids to a good complexion are not to be denied pride of place m the toilette scheme, Nature furnishes the best cosmetics. Your features, your hair, dress colouring ami manners are all equally important. Your skin, however, must come first. There is to-day117 words
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Article57 1929-02-13 3 ROYAL VISIT TO WESTERN SIAM. Kir.£ and Queen Return. [FREE PRESS SERVICE. COPYRTGHT.I Bangkok. Feb. 12. The King and Queen returned to the capital this evening after a particularly successful initial tour of the western provinces which has extended over nineteen days and embraced all the interesting features57 words
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Article73 1929-02-13 3 Mr. Thomas Gawthorne. [From Our Own Correspondent! Penan*:, Feb. 6. The Pinang Gazette announces the death m London of Mr. Thomas Gawthorne, who went to England on holiday some three months ago. He was son of Mr. James Gawthorne. He went to England where he qualified73 words
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Article54 1929-02-13 3 Ten Days Sight Seeing. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.- COPYRIGHT. Bangkok, Feb. 10. A large party of girls and boys, American students, arrived here from Penang by special train. They will be the quests of Government this afternoon and will put m ten days intensive study of the54 words
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Article125 1929-02-13 3 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Feb. 12. Though crowds flocked m to Ipoh for Chinese New Year, the real significance of the day was not so enthusiastically Celebrated as before, because of the increasing favour given to January first. The Nationalist flap was not conspicuous whilst125 words
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Article33 1929-02-13 3 [FREE PRESS SERVICE.- COPYRIGHT.] IJanKkok, Feb. 11. The death has occurred m London of Mr. James Mim'hie, for twelve years Manager of the Bangkok branch of Howarth Erskines.33 words
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Article37 1929-02-13 3 [FREE PRESS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT.] Itangkok, Feb. 11. The Siamese Minister of Commerce i> travelling to Europe and is being kept m daily connection with Bangkok by means of wireless telephony from Pfenang to Genoa.37 words
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Article49 1929-02-13 3 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Feb. The Times of Malaya was to-day informed that a preliminary enquiry into the charge airainst W. K. Knott. INHMger of Digwarrah Estate, Sungkei. brought by a Tetegu woman employed on the Estate, has concluded with the discharge of Knott.49 words
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Article43 1929-02-13 3 [FREE PRESS SERVICE. -COPYRIGHT.] Kungkok. Feb. f». Lareen, the ship's engineer convicted of smuggling 200 taels of opium, has decided to appeal. The date of the hearing has not been fixed yet. At present Laraea is m the international (HM>l.43 words
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Article35 1929-02-13 3 fFREIC PRESS SERVICE.— -COPYRIGHT.! lJanirkok. Feb. .">. Motor accidents are greatly increasing m Bangkok and there have been as many a« S7 cases treated at* the principal hospital m one month.35 words
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Article27 1929-02-13 3 [FREE PRESS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT.] Baagfcefc, Feb. 6. Sixty-five wealthy widow.- are among the passengers on the Empress of Australia seeing Bangkok to-day.27 words
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Article36 1929-02-13 3 Coin Contract for Japan. [FREE PRESS SERVICE. -COPYRIGHT.] Hanjikok, Feb. 7. A Government contract for r>0,000,000 copper coins has been secured by the Imperial Mint, Osaka, m competition with British, Germany and French firms.36 words
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Article926 1929-02-13 4 FRANTIC EXCITEMENT AT ADELAIDE. Great Bowling by White. [Reuter's Service.! Adelaide, Feb. 8. Before 6,000 spectators, who sweltered m the heat, tjie fourth Test Match was resumed here to-day on a hard wicket, which was developing bad patches. With the total at 270 Bradman, who had then926 words
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Article315 1929-02-13 4 Mr. W. Anderson and Miss F. M. A. H odder. An interesting and pretty wedding was solemnized at St. Andrew's Catheuial o.} Saturday afternoon, when Mr. William A.nderson, onl> son of Mr. James Anck'i>on, of Musselburgh, Midlothian, was married to Miss Frances Mary Arkcoll Hodder, only child of315 words
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Article332 1929-02-13 4 We understand that a cable was received by the Straits Government yesterday from the Colonial Office to the effect that Sir Hayes Marriott, news of whose serious illness m London had been received the previous day, died on Saturday morning. The Flags on Government House332 words
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Article60 1929-02-13 4 It is now possible to take cars over the damaged portion of the road to Fraser's Hill. Owners are warned, however, that they do so at their own risk and that no responsibility for accidents can be taken by the authorities since the road has not been declared open. The60 words
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Article971 1929-02-13 4 THE SEASON'S LAST MATCH. South Defeat North. South 6 pts.; North, 3 pU. The ground at the Stadium was m fine condition for the last match of the rugby season when the South defeated the North by two tries (6 pts.) to a penalty goal (2 pts.) m971 words
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Article963 1929-02-13 4 A very deserved, and by no means rrrar Iterated, tribute, was paid at the annual meeting of the Yacht Club to the mtltien< on it« fortunes exercised by Mr. W Blake. A personal acquaintance of years standing with that sporting and heerful personality enables us very heart ik963 words
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Article685 1929-02-13 5 The Cathedral Choir raised a sum of $470 b*. their Christmas Carol visits, for the or•ran fund. MMHS. T. D. BetteridKi' and A. N. Farv trson have been admitted to partnerr MmBI, Hallam and Co. M.M. hr T. C. Wakefield was expected m Kuala Lumpur on685 words
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Article57 1929-02-13 5 luck m drawing food ial, ayi tin- Time* ofl i m regard to the recent batch i'urf l\ ■iffins. ht* <lrew Tereke. th< r <1" Tern. th<- dam II m l T ■l-t^r..-. Bthelwell hm* Rrtw ;m«1 Turnstone ••mi. The da« P the as tid to57 words
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Article2015 1929-02-13 5 ANNUAL DINNER LAST NIGHT. The Governor's Speech. The sixth annual dinner of the StraitrSettlements (Singapore) Association took place at the Raffles Hotel last evening, Mr R. M. Williams presiding over a very largo number of guests. The guest of honoui was His Excellency, the Governor, Sir Hugh Clifford2,015 words
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Article421 1929-02-13 5 ANOTHER CHARMING BALLET. The Magic Flute. Bewitchingly entrancing: m her every movement, suppleness combined with a daintiness and charm of manner truly poetic and feeling m its expression of the highest emotions, Pavlova puts something more than the mere fashioning of steps into her art. At the Victoria421 words
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Article375 1929-02-13 5 The Library Meeting. [From Our Own Correspondent. l Malacca, Feb. 1. The annual general meeting of tho *"alacca Library was held on January, 31st. at the Stadt House when the following officers were elected for the current year. Chairman:— The Hon. Mr. R. \V. Elles (ex ofticio). Vice-Chairman,375 words
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Article73 1929-02-13 5 The main trunk road between I poll and Kuala Lumpur is undergoing considerable improvement by the cutting off of bends urd m some places near the Ferak border fairly extensive deviations of winding sections into dead straight cuttings through high banks are If inn- made. This straigt 1 ening out73 words
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Article998 1929-02-13 6 OPENING OF CORONER'S ENQUIRY, Question of Intoxication. The Coroner's inquest on the late Mr. E. D. McLean who was killed as the result of a collision between a Morris Cowley car and a ICI-ton steam-roller on the East Coast Road on the night of January 23rd. last,998 words
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Article582 1929-02-13 6 FOOTBALL SEASON TOO LONG. Condition of the Ground. The annual general meeting of the Singapore Football Association was held yesterday at the Stadium, Mr. J. M. Sime presiding. In his address to the meeting, Mr. Sime said: While revenue fell short of the 1927 figure by $2,910.60 yet582 words
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Article184 1929-02-13 6 Reuniting has been generally resumed >-'i Madras Presidency but the following taluks arc closed to recruiting owing to prevalence of disease: Cuddapah, Whole <>f Cuddapah District; Chingleput all taluks except Madmanta kam; Kurnool All taluks except Kumool, Koilkuntla. Cumbum and Siruvel; Ganjani —Taluks of Parlakimidi and Aska; Neliore184 words
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Article45 1929-02-13 6 After a fairly fast and interesting game on the Parking yesterday the S.C.C. ran"out winners Against a combined R.E. and R.A. team by o—o.0 0. For the winners Wigglesworth, Buschow and McHutchin scored two goals apiece. At half-time the Club led by one goal.45 words
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Article1310 1929-02-13 6 Where the mountain land falls m benty ridges, intersected by shaggy combes and rocky water-courses, with here and there a straggling coppice of spruce or hazel and here and there a patch of upland crop, there lies a rough shoot, beloved of moor game, and well-known to1,310 words
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Article638 1929-02-13 6 Singapore. F« b. There* has been a better feeling ir Tin market during the past week I though the price of the metal shewa small advance on balance I>jnd<m a«lvu»point to a stronger American demand, a hilt the 'Bull' Group continue activity to sup port the market.638 words
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Article108 1929-02-13 6 Tho following action was taken ;i 1 ing of Committee Xo. 1 held on F< l*t. Approved tho names "Soon Tet X i and "Hoe Chiang: Road*' for the tw«> ptft rv< roads between Cantonment Road and jong Pagar Road. Decided that the port; of the new road108 words
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Article539 1929-02-13 7 a Police Co-operative Society has been -tered m Malacca. Mr. J. G. Hay of London has lett Kuaia I.umj ur for Penanx and Sumatra. ItlH Sibyl Haanigan arrived m Kuala Lumpur i'r«»m Home on Monday. M.M. Major K. Milford, R.A., has assumed amJ^Knral Artillery, Malaya. The539 words
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Article138 1929-02-13 7 K\c-ellem\ Sir Hugh Clifford was ai the Thaatfi last algal \\\\bn and hi i < ompaJ'.v gavt two mnabers, The I airy Oi ental Impreasioas, The Fairy r the most pail ve»y simple ipanj scoring with grace] rather fWp with grandeur. p int- nil EC and the •men.- «»t*138 words
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Article967 1929-02-13 7 WAS THE ROLLER LIGHTED Hearing Adjourned. Coroner's enquiry tegarding the death of Mr. K. D. McLean, who was killed as the result of a collision between a Morris Cowley car and a ten-ton steam-roller on the East Coast Road on the night of January 23rd. was resumed967 words
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Article616 1929-02-13 7 FINE ENGINEERING FEAT. improvements m Water Supply. An inspection of .ths^ new Fort Canning Reservoir, prior to«^s being: filled with water, was carried out by the Municipal Commissioners of Singapore yesterday afternoon. There was a large gathering present including, besides Mr. \V. Marsh and the ni( nibers616 words
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Article100 1929-02-13 7 Mr. L. H. Elphinstone, K.C. We are officially informed, says the 'Malay Mail, that Mr. Lancelot Henry Kiphinstone, K.C. Attorney-General. Ceylon, has leen appointed Chief Justice of the Federated Malay States. Mr. Kiphinstone was born m 1879 and c-du -ated at Eton and Trinity College. Cambridge.100 words
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Article157 1929-02-13 7 roller. She did not see a light on the pear of it. She could not Bay definitely that there was no light there hut did not see one when' she should have expected to see it. "I have worked traction engines during the war" said witness "and 1 remember it157 words
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Article929 1929-02-13 7 TWO OUTBREAKS WITHIN TWO WEEKS. Troops Called Out. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Tokyo, Jan. 10. Two riots, both of a rather serious nature, .occurred m the rural regions of Japan within the past fortnight. Although the immediate causes of both were trifling, yet both, testify to the929 words
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Article511 1929-02-13 8 'CRICKET CLUB'S HOLIDAY FIXTURES. Clarke Cup Problem. A well-attended meeting of members interested m cricket was held m the S.C.C. Lounge yesterday evening when arrangements for the forthcoming season were made. Mr. C. Salter was m the chair. The report of last season's cricket was read and passed.511 words
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Article182 1929-02-13 8 The start of the Port Diekson Yacht Club's third 1929 race, hold on Sunday, was made at 4 p.m. A good breeze blew from the S.W. and the sea was somewhat choppy. Eight boats entered, but only seven started, viz. Nereid, Weona, Blue Bird, Waless, RamaKama, Kittiwake182 words
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Article99 1929-02-13 8 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Feb. 6. At a meeting of the Perak Hockey Association committee yesterday there was considerable discussion regarding selection methods of F.M.S. teams and the need for better co-ordination. The meeting considered the offer of the S.R.C. to visit Ipoh at Easter but99 words
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Article38 1929-02-13 8 [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Feb. 6. An extraordinary incident occurred m the «occer Cup Final yesterday when the playon, disagreeing with the referee's decision, left the field. The Cup and garlands were not presool«Hi,38 words
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Article81 1929-02-13 8 IN THE POLICE COURTS. Cruelty Charge. An instance of alleged cruelty practiced by Chinese parents on their son which was brought to the notice of the Police, resulted m the appearance before the Fourth Magistrate yesterday of an aged Chinese and his wife. It was alleged81 words
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Article84 1929-02-13 8 A Chinese who was arrested m one of the unoccupied rooms at the Oriental Hotel on Wednesday night, pleaded guilty m the Police Courts yesterday to theft of some silver coins belonging to one of the resitlents of the hotel, Mr. A. F. Hoffman. Mr. Hoffman was awakened84 words
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Article44 1929-02-13 8 A verdict of death by misadventure ha.--been returned m connection with the death of a Chinese twakow coolie who fell into the Singapore River while pulling up the anchor cable. The man was rescued but efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.44 words
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Article86 1929-02-13 8 The Coroner has returned a verdict of death by misadventure m connection with the death of a Chinese workman who was engaged m levelling operations at the Air Base when he was killed by a fall of earth. The Coroner commented on the dangerous practice of cutting86 words
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Article397 1929-02-13 8 The worthy Commissioner! seem to have missed the mark m comparing the prices charged m Honir Kong with those m Singapore says the Malay Mail, commenting on the discussion on theatre prices m the Singapore Municipal Commission. To begin with living m Hong Koßjg is cheaper all397 words
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Article185 1929-02-13 8 A Committee meeting: of the Penanrr and Kedah Automobile Club was held at the Sungei Patani Club on Sunday. Mr. W. Jack, president, was m the chair, says the Pinang Gazette. Many important matters of interest to Malayan motorists were discussed. Mr. Jack gave a lengthy report185 words
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Article18 1929-02-13 8 The Rev. J. W. K. Griffin who used to be Garrison Chaplain here is now stationed at Ismailia.18 words
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Article956 1929-02-13 8 CONSEQUENCES OF A MISTAKE. A Dangerous Presumption. An interesting* case was commenced before the Chief Justice, Sir William Muripon, m the Supreme Court yesterday when a Chinese cement, tile and brick contractor, Ho Hup, claimed $4,000 from Ahmad Shah and P. A. Beins, Ltd. m respect of an956 words
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Article383 1929-02-13 8 GREAT RECEPTION \T FAREWELL. End of Successful Season. Sorely it is rarely that the privii, witnessing such dancing artistrj a which Singapore theatre patron* ha\« this last week is uiven. But we car be Pavlovas or even approach within the measurable distance of any one memb< i the Company.383 words
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Article196 1929-02-13 8 The Banvarri New Musical Comedy < oir.pany paid a welcome return visit to the Theatre last night when they presented the Folies Bergere Revue ayrain. There were some "snappy"' items and altogether th. Company enhanced their already high r» putation with Singapore theatre jroe; and thoroughly deserved the196 words
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Article155 1929-02-13 8 Before the Chief Justice m Bankruptcy Court yesterday receiving adjudicating orders were made against X L. K. Letchumanan Thever and Lim V.v Svvee. The petition for discharge W 1 Chopard was adjourned for four wfcs. Mr. Withers-Payne examined Section 31, Tan Seng Ann m bankruptcy of Cheong Quee155 words
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Article60 1929-02-13 8 they had btvhm into. The potfe<4» I the shop was a now one and as he him v < lived near there and had not teen thii before, he naturally concluded that was where his man lived. Mr. Seth pointed out that he ha< dvl nitely m the District Court60 words
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Article445 1929-02-13 9 One of the ladies of the Wilbur's I Hack- ,i,l- Company, Marie Lewis, died of pneumonia at the General Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, on Thursday morning. The return of Chinese immigrants arriving at Singapore m January shows a t*J of 22,13- against 20,821 last January. Those who445 words
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Article114 1929-02-13 9 The annual meeting of the Advisory Couni f the Eastern Bureau of the League of Nations opens here next Wednesday and will last three days. It will include consideration of the year's work, special treatment of certain infections, the effect of the International Shipping Convention etc. It is understood114 words
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Article117 1929-02-13 9 Chained up for Three Years. The aged Chinese and his wife who were 1 harped m the Police Courts on Thursday with cruelty by chaining up a twelve-year-ld boy m a house m Sago Street were yesterday produced before the District dire. The accused admitted having chainthe117 words
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Article45 1929-02-13 9 The Government Health Office gives reims for th- week ended February 2nd. IVrang Hill. (2,100 feet), average mean a-ie temperature 72.40 (deg. F); evapo--4"4 m. rainfall .02."> m. Taiping Hill. (3,500 feet), average mean temperature 71.7.? (deg. F); evapoM m. rainfall nil.45 words
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Article44 1929-02-13 9 The following are the numbers of arrivals departures to Madras Presidency for I( >nth of January. 'i\als (figures supplied by travelling <tors> 1.196 adults; 202 minors. partsm (figures supplied by steamer M 45 adults; 566 minors. rki arrivals relate to aided passengers44 words
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Article1601 1929-02-13 9 IRISH SYMPATHY IN THE KING'S ILLNESS. Public Reference. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Dublin, Jan. 7. The King's progwm towards recovery has been the subject of much congratulation m this country m the past few days, all creeds and classes uniting m expressing their sympathy with the monarch.1,601 words
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Article334 1929-02-13 9 The play for the Knox and Sutherland r U p was completed this week and results] m a win for Mrs. W. Hay who beat Mrs. Lowson m the final by 2 and 1. The various rounds were as follows: Ist. Round: Mrs. W. P. Webb boat334 words
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Article631 1929-02-13 9 The Final Figures. From the report of the Controller of Rubber on the Rubber Restriction department's work during 1928, we extract the following item*: The total standard production of the Malayan restriction area at the end of the sixth restriction year (31st October 1928), details of which are631 words
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Article164 1929-02-13 9 A Good Report. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Feb. 7. At the annual meeting of Petaling Tin Company. Mr. Brash, presiding, disclosed remarkable progress and stability. The old discarded cutter dredge was now com- pletely written off the books with $50,000 write off m the last financial year,164 words
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Article1269 1929-02-13 10 THE TOURIST CRUISE SEASON OPENS. Empress of Australia m Port. [From Our Own Correspondent.] I Sat a via, Feb. 1. The Empress of Australia of the Canadian Pacific Line arrived m Priok harbour on Tuesday morning at 7.30 and moored alongside the Java China Japan Line quay. This1,269 words
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Article233 1929-02-13 10 V.M.C.A. Defeat S.C.C. YJLCJt :rj 5.(.( A fast and interesting game of hocKey on the Vadfhg yesterday resulted m a win for th<- Y.M.-\A. by .1- 1 against the 5 CC Piay m sfche opening stages was vty evenly contested and although both teams tested the goal-keepers, neither succeeded233 words
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Article157 1929-02-13 10 Commercial Cup Match In the Inter-Commercial Cup first round at the Stadium on Wednesday the Uniteen defeated the M.P.H. 4-1. Robinson and Co. easily disposed of Bfoine Cornptc m the Commercial Cup Competition at the Stadium yesterday, winning i»y nine clear goals. Cherrington m Robinstm's goal had nothing to157 words
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36 1929-02-13 10 CLERC REATEN IN SIAM CHAMPIONSHIP. j [FREE PRESS SERVICE, COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Feb. ft. In the Siam Open Tennis Singles Final Paul Clert was unexpectedh beaten by a younger opponent 7—", 12— 1€ m wry Bard games.36 words
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Article86 1929-02-13 10 Ai the Wesley Church. Seremban. on Saturday, the marriage took place of Mr S. M^<>>, of the Telegraph Department, Koala Lumpur and Miss Lylith Thomas, daughter E. Thomas, of Kuala Lumpur. Re 1 ride, who was attired m a costume of white I pc de chine, trimmed wiih silver laer86 words
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Article1025 1929-02-13 10 IMPORTANT NEW EVIDENCE. Findings To-day. The inquest on the death of Mr. YV. D. McLean who was killed m the collision between a Morris Cowiey car and a steam roller on the East Coast Road on the night of January 23, was concluded yesterday, the Coroner1,025 words
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Article575 1929-02-13 10 Weekly Progress Reports. Report for week ending December *th Total Flying Time 7 houi- :ins Solo Dual fns4^|ction 4 Air Experience 3 Tests j The very small amount of flyinp t; m during- this week has been fa fact that both machines were out of rcUq on575 words
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Article198 1929-02-13 10 of the noise, Counsel submitted was nonsense, since most car> more noise when travelling on low than v.hon m top. Mr. ifdttrtl i he war- noi con< raaei witii the iv of anybody else lut he thought person usin.i: the hijrh "oad uahave a Uurgt object whirh VM left highroad198 words
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Article910 1929-02-13 11 Q>4icqnkt afjHMt hominr< nottri eat farrttg* Ltbtlli Juvenal. With the happy news that His Majesty is now able to fret up from his sick bed, niakinu' possible the removal to Bognor which will hasten his return to convales- nee, the we k ends on a note910 words
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Article813 1929-02-13 11 This morafaiff, when I walked round the garden just to see how it was getting on, what dvi I find but long cracks of mouths wide open across every bed, really, just as if it had never had a meal or a drink m its life. And yet,813 words
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Article122 1929-02-13 11 The Singapore Fire Brigade had a l»usy week-end. Four calls were received on Saturday. In the morning the Brigade ck-s--natched cmrines t Jw Chial Phue where an atuiv roofed hoWM had caught fife. T!:- 1 flame >oo« put out Later a call recei\ d from hToalmein lioa!122 words
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Article961 1929-02-13 11 Che Abdul Rahman, of the District Office, Seremban, has gone to the Land Office, Port Dickson, on transfer. Mr. A. H. Preeee, Consulting Engineer to the Crown Agents, who recently arrived fiom London, is on a visit to Ipoh. The Rev. A. Orlton Cooper, Chaplain of961 words
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Article803 1929-02-13 11 THE BOARD'S REPORT ISSUED. Director Vindicated. In view of allegations, explicit or implicit, that have appeared m the local press, the Board of the Rubber Research Institute of Malaya has, at the request of the Director of the Institute, held an enquiry into: (i) the803 words
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Article1180 1929-02-13 12 SOME BOOKS— AND A FEW AUTHORS. The tidings have lately come through of the deaths of two of my favourite writers, C. E. Montague and Dorm Byrne. Irishmen of a very different type to each other, the former more brilliant m satire and criticism, the latter more exquisite m descriptive1,180 words
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Article257 1929-02-13 12 THE CORONER'S FINDING. Death by a Rash Act. Mr. F. G. Bourne, the Coroner, delivered the following finding on Saturday m connection with the death ff Mr. W. D. McLean who was killed m a collision between a Morris Cowley car driven by Mr. E. A. Ellis257 words
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Article272 1929-02-13 12 A Successful Evening. The Barnard Musical Comedy Company brought a very successful season to a fitting conclusion at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday ni^ht when "The Pick of the Hunch" was presented. As the name suggests, the revue consisted of a collection of some very jroo<l hits272 words
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Article234 1929-02-13 12 Annual Meeting. The minutes of the annual general meeting ft' Singapore Society of Architects (Incorporated) which was held at th< Victoria Theatre on February 7th., at 5 p.m. with .Major P. H. Key- m the chair, state that after the minute* had been read the annual accounts234 words
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Article1672 1929-02-13 12 PLUMS AND POETS BUD IN JANUARY. Japan's Love of Flowers. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Tokio. Claimed for our Sovereign's use Blossoms I've loved so long, Can I m duty fail? But for the nightingale Seeking her home of song How shall I find excuse 1 This poem, written1,672 words
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Article182 1929-02-13 12 Tht- following is the Health bulletin the League ol' Nations' Eastern Buiea for the week tmimt Kel.ruary 2nd. Itasrah: 1 smallpox case and 1 d< Hassein: plague deaths 1 <h«Vi;< Ilombay: 2 plague deaths: 44 ■NftHi causes and 2."> leafa* M apuinst 42 i deaths during tin-182 words
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Article1183 1929-02-13 13 FINS RACING OVER THE WEEK-END. The Changi Event. On Sund:"' ~'^l Monday the fixture for i wn; a cruising race to Changi ha. for p. Challenge Cup to be pre- v Miv-iv Cm*, Hay, Pestell and C. Blaki. Sunday's start from the Yacht Club, was 'V B Class at1,183 words
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Article433 1929-02-13 13 Sunday, Feb. 3rd. His Excellency and Lady Clifford attended High Mass at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4th. Major Husey arrived to stay. Mr. Tong Lao, Consul General for China. called on His Excellency and stayed to luncheon. At 5 p.m. a Committee meeting of Students m Britain was433 words
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Article108 1929-02-13 13 Men's monthly medal (Bogey) played on Saturday and Sunday; 29 cards were taken out and the following returned. Lieut. E. F. S. Broffie, All Square G. G. Thomson. All Square Lieut. W. Gfcndfaminff, One Down C. H. Kent. One Down M.G. Marriott. Two Down Capt. H. J.108 words
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Article1521 1929-02-13 13 MALAYAN PEOPLES' MOVEMENTS. General Pritchard's Departure. [From Our Own Correspondent.] London, Jan. 10. Major-General H. E. Pritchard, C.8., C.M.G., R.E., is leaving London about Feb. ">th to take over the Military Command of the Forces m succession to General Van Straubenzee. Dr. and Mrs. Tempany are joining1,521 words
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Article157 1929-02-13 13 Amongst the passengers who arrived m Sinranore by the Hakusan Maru yesterday were Mr. and Mrs. John Scott, Mr. Scott. C.M.G.. formerly Chief Secretary to the Government m Tanganyika Territory, was last year appointed Colonial Secretary. Straits Settlements. Mr. Scott who is 51 years of age,157 words
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Article173 1929-02-13 13 A number of accidents occurred m Singapore during the Chinese New Year holidays. In Bona Vista Road a car, while rounding on«j of the bends, skidded and went head first into the shallow ditch at the side of the road. No one was hurt. A mishap of173 words
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Article10069 1929-02-13 14 London, Feb. I. la the House of Commons replying to the suggestion of Mr. J. P. Gardner <Lab. Hammersmith) that Mr. Ormsby Gore's report on his visit to Malaya, Ceylon and Java contained discrepancies m connexion with the tin industry of Malaya, Mr. Amery (Colonial Secretary) said that if10,069 words
