The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 27 February 1929
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Title Section19 1929-02-27 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THlkl) SERIES. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1929. NO. 2,18919 words
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Article44 1929-02-27 1 j l:,r V r.i th<- St fitit- to m**l ai:« J g < rill then ef eaU per 'i ■i;t. ENGLAND TO IE BASI B I .ibuan ►hore, M fSI PfOtoet© Senbiian K^flMan. a 'I' Strait v XUWSPAPERi? f 0 PAPKRS, SAMPLES a-!, S Mb44 words
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Article17 1929-02-27 1 M^S2 t% 50 5S 1431 lftS% nr. I>i> SS 1« R P*C Baal Bb m s<^*17 words
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Article25 1929-02-27 1 turned m thi* 10^ 3 dam* (11) down. «l,»\vn I down. I down. 7 down. ,;i i 8 down. S v«25 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article21 1929-02-27 1 BUR NAN D. At Darian Dans Hospital, Malacca, sa Feb. l!». to Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Kurnanil. a n.21 words
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Article41 1929-02-27 1 Mrs. skoW CHYE wait (act Yeo Bosy Neoi departed km- life si "Obcroa,*' 117 Emerald Hill Read, Singapore, on Saturday. Febrvarj SM, 192t, iwv 70. leaving her Mirriviag I i— it, daughters, -i sons-in-law. 4 (iau^-hti'i-in-law an. l M irrar.ilchilclren.41 words
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Article278 1929-02-27 1 The lnst mail from Home with dates up to January :51st. arrived l»y P. and O. on Saturday morning. This mail leaves hf' U.I. on Thursday morning. Syn Them and ('<».. robber brokers and commission agents rYnang successfully claimed $16,711 an<i costs from Wong Joo Company, merchants278 words
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Article214 1929-02-27 1 25. Tin 150 Tons' !1 Gamb l Write 116 r Black t;T Flake Tapioca S igo Small 8 II 9.80 ing Him Chi.-. Mark Red E N< 330 i, S bo eld Nj. I. 83 Rice, Rangoon Bint m 260 m Siok-j 256 nVen >.> I 220 R g214 words
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Article479 1929-02-27 1 At the conclusion ot the hearing of m a trtion against a police conbe Fourth Court yesterdayi Mr. urged the accused. Mr. W. K. Demuth conducted the defence. The marriage took place on Thursday m Seremban of Mr. Lim Kte Sionjr, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Lim Fock Ntian,479 words
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270 1929-02-27 1 If there are any who still imagine that the trouble m Afghanistan has not been caused m the main by the people's objection to Amanullah's attempts at forcible westernization, they should now be convinced that a> far as Habibullah at least is concerned this is270 words
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Article708 1929-02-27 1 Feb. LM. There has already been a very generous response to the appeal made m Singapore for contributions towards the Lord Mayor's Fund for relief m distressed areas commonly known as the Miners' Relief Fund because it is mainly the mining" community which is708 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement186 1929-02-27 1 CONTENTS. Funtl I'oint Ul> Call to the Faithful ilv ami the Miners Fund Igg :epen<lenee kera 138 I Fighting 130 :r Cssrtiul I3Q RS TO THK KIMTOR. ManngfT*' Difficulties Religions 133 i Dangers 135 ing 132, I3S, l.;s. l M iyai Folk Songs 135 riagv Prohlesi 140 i mi ii186 words
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Article659 1929-02-27 2 Feb. 22. The debate m the United States 5< nate regarding the independence f the PI ilippines may, we assume be taken as little more than the customary bringing of this matter forward as a kind of recognition of a pledge which was reasonably to be inferred from659 words
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Article484 1929-02-27 2 T t is a well-established fact her that nothing serves to arouse mor irritation between the European an Chinese communities than the appar ently simple incident of cracker firing Back through the years the complain rops up again and again and eacl time there is shown the same inability484 words
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Article239 1929-02-27 2 The Sino-Japanese manoeuvring continues m China and m the lai development there is a natural tendency to interpret the isolated fighting near Chefoo as a secretly support effort by Japan to involve the Chinese m further difficulties. It is just as well, however to discount stories of239 words
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Article454 1929-02-27 2 The annual meeting of the Hong I Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation at Bong Kong on Saturday. gave the Chairman an opportunity to express distinctly encouraging view. I upon the trade position with China IHe took notice not only of the extent I to which business has been454 words
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Article599 1929-02-27 2 Vt Intel esttng j trial life art* be i 16 oil t tic j upon factory nanufa which upon I be 1 1 cannot as pet Ik ci i n j linily foreseen. En Shai j siderable n has I i i ing fa c chars factory refutations599 words
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Article67 1929-02-27 3 innual meeting of the Selangor Polo uts held on Friday. Sir William Peel tod president, and Messrs. Benson, Bftgtish, Sidnej Smith and Gater •:ittee. President m his speech thanked the r Turf CM for the assistance or to the Pclo Chiba including the pro- f polo por:>67 words
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Article140 1929-02-27 3 .lonhle Mr. J. S Art-- has left Kuala mpur >n furlot. K-ishgar. L'4-vears-oHi Bn rl, Clara San'.vho was liv r !j with her sister. Mrs. ,n Orchard Road, died on Sunday from ppiion She was taken to eral Hospital where she died soon left a letter bidding Straits l.orr ininese.140 words
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Article65 1929-02-27 3 BIG GARAGE FIRE AT PENANG. Wearne Bros. Burned Out. I From Our Own Correspondent.] Penan*, Feb. 21. A fire broke out early this morning at Wearne Bros, garage, here and destroyed the whole upper part of the new building including the offices. The Brigade succeeded m preventing the65 words
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Article113 1929-02-27 3 The Perak River Works. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Feb. 25. Over a score of members of the Engineers Association of Malaya are assembled m Perak. Saturday morning was taken up by a visit to Chenderoh, where some of the remarkable works carried out by the Perak113 words
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Article56 1929-02-27 3 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, Feb. 21. Ismail bin Abdullah and Mansur bin Ali, two Boyanese horse syces who were sentenced to death at last Penang assizes tor the murder of Chah binti Sahid, a Malay women, were handed at Penang: Phol this morning. Mr. 1!. S. Walton56 words
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Article43 1929-02-27 3 [Fron 1 Our Own Correspondent.] Penang. Feb. 21. At tin* annual meeting of the Royal Society of St. Geofft, Penan^', Mr. R. C. Meadows Frost was re-elei'ted President. It was derided to hold a supper ami ball this year.43 words
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Article41 1929-02-27 3 Bangkok. Feb. 25. A (i\il Service A< t and Pension Act under consideration for a rnnside rahl* time was ea/.etted to-day. Tht- new laws constitute a seri«>u> endeavour to put Siam's Civil Service on a satisfactory footing.41 words
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Article24 1929-02-27 3 ttangkok. Feb. 25. The helgrnlund tourists spent a happy Sunday m Bangkok taking away memenloca, BOeh as cats, goldfish and cradk-s.24 words
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Article24 1929-02-27 3 Bangkok. Feb. 25. Kxtraurdinary weather is prevailing now. Th»- rainfall at datf exceeds by four inches fht- record for February.24 words
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Article293 1929-02-27 3 Sunday. Feb. 17. His Bxcelfencj and Lady Clifford attended High Maafl ar the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, Monday, Feb. I*<. The following din.-.l at Government House to meet The Colonial Secretary the Hon'ble Mr John Scott, C.M.G., and Mrs. John Scott: The Hon. Mr. M. H. Whitley293 words
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Article890 1929-02-27 3 LIST OF DONATIONS TO DATE. Singapore's Fine Effort. The following are the contributions to date m aid of the Miners' Relief Fund: His Excellency Sir Hugh Clifford 250.00 Colonel Sir Ibrahim, Sultan of. Johore 1,000.00 Singapore Turf Club 2,162.16 Griffin 10.00 A. EC. 20.00 Singapore Free Press,890 words
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Article192 1929-02-27 3 Jazz Bands and Brides-to-Be. The Chinese Festival of Chap Goh Meh, which was observed around the Padang last night, had a modern touch. Intermingled with the numerous cars, which conveyed the bejewelled damsels m sight of prospective husbands, were two lorries laden with jazz orchestras. Dressed m192 words
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Article202 1929-02-27 3 Christian Ordinance Ruling. Whatever may be the views of the community of Singapore on the? subject, the assertion made by our correspondent "Rationalist," upon the marriage laws existing m the Straits Settlements, is certainly correct. In yesterday's issue our correspondent asked if it was not time that202 words
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Article621 1929-02-27 4 CRACKER FIRING. To ihe Editor. Sir,— Gee! It's a hornet's nest I've roused uiih a vengeance! Really, couldn't folks toleiatfl a few nights scattered over the year of cracker bangs without making a fntt about it? Where is the good-fellowship and goodwill of the angelic European621 words
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Article524 1929-02-27 4 To the Kditor. Sir, Every year at about this time the correspondence columns of our local press become the 'arena 1 for spirited passages at arms between. "Knights of the Cracker Firing Brigade" and their opponents, Much ink is slung by both sides, but, so far the, spoils of victory524 words
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Article161 1929-02-27 4 Magistrate: Have you a licence? Actused (a hawker): No, but I have had my photograph tak n. Magistrate: Yes, that is because you have heard that I have increased the sentences lately- six dollars. Chin woman (on being discharged): policeman handled me roughly. Magistrate: Run161 words
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Article207 1929-02-27 4 *"I hope this will be a lesson t<> you" said the Second Magistrate. Mr. Wilsoftl, yesterday, m dealing with a Straits born Chinese merchant named Teo Swee Bong, who waa charged before him with failing to give information to the Poli< i robbery which had been207 words
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85 1929-02-27 4 [FREE PRESS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT.] Hanffkok. Feb. 22. The Danish Minister presented his credentials to the Kin^r this morning and was afterward received by the Queen. Bangkok. Feb. 23. The wives of the new British and Danish Ministers were received m audience by Her Majesty the Queen85 words
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Article121 1929-02-27 4 The charge of causing death by a rash act which was preferred against Lee Nyah. the Chinese lady who, while driving a liaby Austin along New Bridge Road, knocked down ant! killed a Chinese, was yesterday withdrawn m the Third Police Court Anthony Chew Boon, who121 words
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Article536 1929-02-27 4 SIR NEILL MALCOLM'S VISIT. The New Settlement Schemes. Slow but sure progress is being recorded m British North Borneo, according to Major General Sir Neill Makolm, former G.O.C. Malaya and now President of the Chartc < d Company of British North Borneo, who sraj interviewed after his arrival536 words
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Article315 1929-02-27 4 An indignant cnrmpomknt. whose opinioni m other matters carry appreciable weight m this part of the world, says the Malay Mail, takes us to task for what he terms our "dangerously reactionary views'* as exemplified m our reference m the leading articles to "votes and the other paraphernalia315 words
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Article38 1929-02-27 4 Cracker-firing itartad an outbreak of tire m a Chinese house m Smith Street on Sunday night. The first t'.oor of the house caught alight but the flames were quickly out out by the Fire Brigade with hand extinguishera.38 words
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Article170 1929-02-27 4 INTER-COMMERCIAI n FOOTBALL. Seven Goals For Cold M-r, Cold Storage .7; V|.< j« Yesterday's < onmic! rendered c^uite aninten stinj; opposition whiirvcr Cold Storage. Mainly t > lulk. Mm proved a rtun the (old Storage forwards, b it the others knew of thy pain. to keep the Storage170 words
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Article77 1929-02-27 4 Classification <;f Horses a< List No. 1 an Btr— Tr ;n-;. i 2 to < h 1. Ifoi from < from CI«M 5 t. CWsi 4. OrKndi I B Tt<tika from Roronia from CISM to < from < lai 5 to < la Deletions. Ahbah, I Quest,77 words
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Article131 1929-02-27 4 Ceylon Sports Club A PrCM Xl, Played «:t Balestu r i n > *>> lon Six»rts (luh. Ma Stack 2(i. Ignatius V II Muthukumatu c Bir; < b Vim s;;t.apath\ C I!irt!-> b N.' 1 I Wilson 7. I'orinuthuiai Jl nut out i'"). Kxtias <i. Total (f r declared131 words
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Article195 1929-02-27 4 The story of a young couple who cm! two \\;t-k.v ;.!t.r their mam---to the District fafeft, Mr. C K. C yesterday whin Kwek Ah Tub I maintenance from Imt husband. I. I Wan. a clerk employed by the A.I drawing a salary of |280. The rife ali<195 words
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Article21 1929-02-27 4 The Rt. Rev. B. Umk I 1 ffilhnp of Lahuan an<l Ban DanM.n arrivicl ir<>m Ku<hintr 5 the Straits steamer Kuchiilff.21 words
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421 1929-02-27 5 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1929. CLAIM FOR THIRTEEN THOUSAND. Judge's Assistance Asked. of bank officials m regard private Uv .cunts was referred to m the vtri t f «Hi >esterday m the course of a t ich a Chinese woman named Tan Tuan was charged with criminal trust as an attorney421 words
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Article378 1929-02-27 5 Police Court Proceedings. Preliminary enquiry commenced yesterday I the Fourth Police Court before Mr. W. X. C.ourlay, m connection with the fatal nt alonj; East Coast Road on the night January 23rd. when Mr. W. D. McLean, ttuer, was killed as the result of n between a378 words
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Article414 1929-02-27 5 REPORT OF SINGAPORE BRANCH. Helping the Unemployed. The annual report of the Ex-Services Association of Malaya (Singapore Branch) for the year ending December, 31st. 1928, states: The committee have met on 25 occasions during the year under review, and ou thanks are again due to the management of414 words
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Article249 1929-02-27 5 The 1928 Report. The report and accounts of the Discharged Prisoners' Aid Society for the year 1928 show, inter alia, that 68 members, as against 58 the year before, paid yearly subscriptions. The investments are $3,000 m Municipal debentures and $2.C00 m War Loan bonds. The balance249 words
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Article141 1929-02-27 5 A declaration of ownership of the house and land at 552, Kampong Bahru Road. Singapore, was claimed by Haji MohameJ Serat bin Haji Salleh m the Supreme Court yesterday before the Chief Justice, Sir Wiliiam Murison. Mr. R. Page appeared for the plaintiff and Mr.141 words
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Article50 1929-02-27 5 Inspector H. VV. Somerville of the Central Station, Malacca, is transferred to Alor Gajah with Inspector Clifford Smith from Singapore, while Inspector C. F. Sullivan of Alor Gajah goes to Jasin and Inspector J. Spinks of Jasin comes to the Central Station with Inspectors Higgins and P. T Shannon. M.G.50 words
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Article617 1929-02-27 5 INTERESTING CONTRACT CASE. A Penang Judgment. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, Feb. 19. Judgment for plaintiffs m a sum of $16,711 with costs was entered by Justice Stevens m the Supreme Court to-day m a case m which the amount was claimed from Wong Joo Company, merchants of617 words
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Article204 1929-02-27 5 Four Out of Five P. and 0. Steamers Late. The Khiva bringing the mails of January 17th. did not arrive m Fenang m time to allow the bags to catch the international express leaving for Bangkok on Friday morning, says the Bangkok Times. This is the fourth204 words
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Article75 1929-02-27 5 The farewell dance to Regimental Ser-vant-Major C. Jeffries organised by the Eurasian Company Penang on Saturda} lr.st proved an unqualified success, say? the Straits Echo. A very large .Gathering urned up, including Major J. J. Saunders. Officer Commanding Penang Volunteers who during the course of a speech oulo iscd the75 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article502 1929-02-27 5 To the Editor. Sir, With reference to your report of the Singapore District Planters Meeting, Mr. Dix very kindly read the report on the year's working owing to the absence of the Secretary at the meeting at which I presided as last year's Chairman, and he replied502 words
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Article291 1929-02-27 5 To the Editor, Sir I note that my previous letter has not been altogether unfruitful of results. I do not intend to provoke controversy by replying to "Veteran," as I am more coner 1 'ied with petting on with the job. The letter from "The Bang Boys"291 words
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Article98 1929-02-27 5 The Chinese Swimming Club on Tuesday held a successful re-union dinner presided over by the president Mr. Cheong Koon Seng. The President proposed the health of the Club. He was supported by the Hon. Secretary Mr. Lee Chin Koon who expressed the hope that the members would98 words
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Article30 1929-02-27 5 Mr. Veerasamy m the Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpur on Monday moved the admission of Mr. J. N. Bahuduri, an advocate \nd solicitor of the Straits Settlements, to the F.M.S. Bar.30 words
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Article882 1929-02-27 6 Mr. L. Vaughan has been appointed a member of the Central Health Eoard, F.M.S., during the absence on leave of Mr. A. H. I lowerdew. Mr. Hastings Rhodes, senior partner of Messrs. Logan and Ross, Penang, who has been to England on a short holiday, has882 words
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Article651 1929-02-27 6 PLANTERS AND NAVAL BASE LABOUR. Base Contracts. The following are minutes of a committee meeting hetd m the Singapore Exchange Room on Monday, February 18th: Present:— Mr. R. M. Williams (President). Honble Mr. F. A. Pledger, Mr. L. P. Hickey, Mr. Y. Afifi, Mr. G. Pa. bury, Mr.651 words
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Article252 1929-02-27 6 Madame Ruinat, whose work as an artist here is not unknown, is holding a small exhibition of her paintings at the Aeielphi Hotel to-day, to-morrow and on Saturday. Madame Ruinat's work is quite skilful and she has made good use of the opportunity which this part of252 words
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Article917 1929-02-27 6 HOW M. POINCARE LIKES A DUCK. Music and Fisticuffs. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Paris, Jan. 20. A cafe proprietor, believing that musicwould bring grist to the mill, launched out into a platform, a Belgian violinist and a pian He also increased his prices by a hundred per cent, a917 words
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Article284 1929-02-27 6 OPENING OF RKTIkv SEASON. A Full House. Thru* was a large aurii toria Theatre List ni.trht t<, Macdona Player- on th( ir i, Singapoie. The I'hilumlc: t i play, m which Bernard Shaw i acters as delightfully mt of his other works. MM I anderer takes one through284 words
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Article322 1929-02-27 6 The Singapore Hockey VMt. [From Our Own Off* H Malacca. I e!t. l«. On Saturday last the I H team had a? visitors the Sinu r I Hub hockey eleven. The m:f ,n the Mala ca CM padan^ 2-ame ended m victory for the ho> by three gc-als322 words
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Article50 1929-02-27 6 The danger from sharks RltOf tin was again exemplified yesterda\ when a mi tragedy occuriv<l tM Tt*, Rhu. A Chinese fi>hiTman MM -net when the net fa( entaglv-i obstacle and he got overboard to He was immediately >eized by a slu.i> carried off. not being seen again.50 words
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Article48 1929-02-27 6 of toast and the quarters of an o A saute, consisting of orange juui I 3d), a little bouillon and a glass of M s poured over the duck. Crowned h.^ads and Presidents. ;vh< visiting Paris, demand caneton prepared i :bis planner. N~, other dv« k for them.48 words
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Article344 1929-02-27 7 THE INTER-COMMERCIAL CUP. Better Shooting Wanted. 1 X 3: V Gilfillan l. d Lnginetrs will have to im- .< their rheetssg if they hope to retain the Cup which they won so deservedly last A 6*l were a man short throughout match at the Stadium, yet the lean344 words
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Article225 1929-02-27 7 An Erratic Creeze. The held by the Port Dickson Yacht nUrthj. >a\> Monday's Malay Mail. .iit-<I mdff It >s favourable condition* TIM >ky wmi OTtffCMl and the c wry erratic, seldom fresh enouirh -itisfact'iy. Ten boats startWtifmt the line m the following order: Kittiv.; Crampus. Nereid. Kiuona,225 words
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Article45 1929-02-27 7 eardt w#w taken »>ut for the iarj La ci Spoon and the following etui v k. Nil l. 3 up (winner) »C. L Man- 'I up \Y. Marshall 1 up X. Black 1 down Horrida* down lilfemard Cup" will be played for45 words
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Article35 1929-02-27 7 f«r the La. lies' monthly which >fv. -»i earda wert taken out lows: O esbott •">" 1S w -tr of Urn tic Cot Urn ia. usultt-d m a win for J. C.35 words
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Article34 1929-02-27 7 roi;.,w was the result of the ry B •petition: H. L H. Urn uh A. I U Lnn l U P T. Kurushima l u l' I A. Rappa 1134 words
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Article36 1929-02-27 7 The Katonj? G. C. February monthly medal "^petition NMIM m a m f° r r Wiiirht with a nett MOT nf W. The sweep won by Mr. A. K. Baddeley with 37 136 words
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Article533 1929-02-27 7 THE MEMBERSHIP FIGURES. Haig Memorial Flats. The annual general meeting of the Singapore Branch of the Ex-Services Association of Malaya was held m the lounge of the Cricket Club last night when Capt. S. P. Groves was m the Chair. The minutes of the last annual general meeting533 words
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Article392 1929-02-27 7 Referring to the recently republished Bush-whacking and other Asiatic Tales and Memories, by Sir Hugh Clifford the Times says. Sir Hugh Clifford was one of the fir-i writers U. introduce English readers to the Malay FVninsula, and admirers of his \york will welcome the n publication392 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article220 1929-02-27 7 To the Editor. Sir. Under the above caption m your tesiM of the 18th. inst. the public is warned m terrifying terms to be vaccinated while proceeding home on leave or immediately on arrival. Since the non-advertising profession has been allowed to present such special pleading m220 words
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Article327 1929-02-27 7 To the Editor. Sir. Oft and oft, visitors to this land have been set mindly impressed by the apparent harmony that exists m this country, and yet it seems now that were they to scratch the surface of this whited sepulchre, they would come upon the same petty327 words
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Article251 1929-02-27 7 To the Editor. Sir,— Mr. Parsons is to be hailed as a loader of a movement to remove a source of real annoyance to the non-cracker firing section of the community of Singapore. A Petition! Excellent idea! I sincerely hope that you, Mr. Editor, will be good enough251 words
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Article29 1929-02-27 7 To the Editor. Sir,— l notice from your paper of Uiis morning the programme of music to be played at Katong on Friday evening includes Mr.29 words
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Article593 1929-02-27 7 COURT REFUSES TO ADMIT PLANS. Police Evidence. Plans made at the scene of the fatal collision on East Coast Road, which is at present the subject of a preliminary enquiry before the Fourth Police Magistrate, were yesterday not permitted to be produced as exhibits when the hearing593 words
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Article187 1929-02-27 7 Wife Accuses Husband. An interesting matter came before the District Judge yesterday. 11. A. K. Nurddin, was charged at the instance of his wife. ?:ti Ahmina 1 inte Mohamed Ayake, witn cheating by inducing a Chinese named Ng Hoe Van to claim $2,000 from her. Accused187 words
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Article66 1929-02-27 7 On Chinese New Year's Day, i Chinese ii'u\, about seventeen year old, while looking through a window of her seaside .evidence m Heeren Street, Malacca, accidentally fell into the sea. Fortunately a Hyhun servant who happened to be present at the time of the accident heard her cries, and jumped66 words
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Article857 1929-02-27 8 Mr. E. H. Hardy, Editor of the Malay Mail, has been admitted to the European Hospital.— M.M. A Chinese prisoner at the Central Police Station tool; his life during Wednesday night. The man hanged himself m his cell. The Malayan Association of the Institution of Civil857 words
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Article1122 1929-02-27 8 It is sometimes the fashion to stress the shortcomings of those members of the medical profession who go down to the sea m ships to tend sick passengers upon the dark waters. Yet none but the brave (or foolish) will elect to embark upon a1,122 words
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Article1084 1929-02-27 8 REDUCTION IN MUSLIM PILGRIMS. What is the Cause (By Our Muslim Correspondent). I understand that the number of Muslim pilgrims who have It ft this port for Jeddan up to date is about 5,000. This number is far lower than was expected. In former years during the pilgrim1,084 words
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Article371 1929-02-27 8 "GETTING MARRIED** STAGED. Clever Handling. There is something cynical yet Husiwi enjoyable about Shaw's marriage as given us at the Victoi I h eat last night m his disquisitory play. >c, H r* Married," by the Macdona Player Acting of the highest quality, tho per formance a most371 words
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Article82 1929-02-27 8 Five Per Cent Dividind. [From Our Own Correspondeßt.] ip«h. lYi. m. At the annual meeting of Nal Estates at Ipoh a dividend of \\w was declared. The Chairman -a rent year's contracts weiv Itr monthly till December it: two tons monthly, July— Decemtel cents; but m82 words
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Article112 1929-02-27 8 The Chief Justice. Sir \V:lliai gave judgment m the Supreme terday m the case m which Si Se rat bin Haji Salleh claimed I of ownership of the housi an I and at 552 Kampong Bahru Road. Mr. R. Page appeared for tin and Mr. J. C.112 words
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Article867 1929-02-27 9 M \NY KILLED IN SERIOUS FLOOD. River Overflows. I- >v Oui Own Correspondent.) Batavia, Feb. 16. ho week the liver Tjisingaroeng >Tfl flowed its banks and flooded the sub- „f Tjiniroe m the district of KoenNo km than 87 houses were washed and it is believed that about867 words
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Article553 1929-02-27 9 WELCH BEAT S.C.C. IN FRIENDLY. Deering's Fine Display. Welch 3; S.C.C 0. Even play was the order for the greater part of the match between the S.C.C. and the Welch at the Stadium yesterday, but the Regiment were full value for their victory. Opening up the game m553 words
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Article86 1929-02-27 9 The following was the result of the Indies' monthly Medal played on Wednesday and Thursday. Twenty-one cards taken out and the following returned: Mrs. T. A. Lowe, 2 up Mrs. G. Savage. 2 Mrs. Sefton Cullen, 1 Mrs. A. W. W. Ker, All Square Mrs. W. Hay,86 words
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Article66 1929-02-27 9 S.C.C. Defeat Fort Canning. S.C.C 7; Fort Canning 1. Fort Canning suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of an S.C.C. team on the Padan^ yesterday when the home side won by 7—l. At half-time the S.C.C. led 4—o. For the winners Perrott, Sibary, and Hebditcb scored two apiece66 words
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Article79 1929-02-27 9 The budtfft figures for Sarawak for the 1929 provide for an estimate of $6,13U,07L! revenue and $6,024.r>:>0 expenditure. Duties, taxes, licences etc. provide $3,678,672 and revenue tnm Government property, including rent, for $1,280,689. On the expenditure side the chief items are Public Works Depal tment ?1,275.084 of which79 words
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Article827 1929-02-27 9 Mr. C. H. Nicol has been appointed an Assistant Superintendent of Police, S.S. The name of Mr. Arthur Cecil lotts has .tin auded to the Commission of the Peace, Singapore. Mr. A. Rogers has been appointed to act as Deputy Colonial Engineer, Public Works, Department, Singapore.827 words
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Article827 1929-02-27 9 YESTERDAY'S PROCEEDINGS. Chinese Lady m the Box. Befnrt- Mr. Justice Deane m the Bankruptcy Court yesterday the public examination was opened of Mohamed Mustan, a clerk employed at the Central Police Station. Bankrupt said he received a salary of $100 a month and first became aware that he827 words
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Article103 1929-02-27 9 At the Ipoh Magistrate's Court on Wednesday morning, a Cantonese hire car driver named Hor Swee was fined $200 or, m default, six weeks' hard labour on a charge of having at Chemor Road, Ipoh, on the 10th instant driven his car m rash and negligent manner and thereby caused103 words
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Article1088 1929-02-27 10 CRACKER FIRING. To the Editor. Sir,— When m Rome do as Rome does, or at least try to is a very good maxim for Mr. Chan and those he represents. Nobody minds cracker firing within reasonable limits but when it continues throughout the night then something certainly must «be done1,088 words
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Article215 1929-02-27 10 Useful Contribution to Miners' Fund. There was an excellent attendance at the Cricket Club yesterday evening when the well-known billiards professional, Mr (Maude Falkiner, played an exhibition game of 600 up against Mr. C. L. Wyatt, conceding the local player 300 points. The professional ran out to his215 words
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Article594 1929-02-27 10 The price Of Tin since our last report Stiews turtner decline and with little trade demand m evidence the outlook at the m »ment does not appear very reassuring, i i;: shares continue dull and neglected with quotations mostly unchanged. Rubber on the uth«r hand appears very594 words
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Article1040 1929-02-27 10 yiicquid affunt hominc* vovtri est farragt ÜbeUi Juvenak Satisfaction with the progress made by His Majesty the King continues unabated and the public, whilst respecting the cautious discretion of the Medical papers, will prefer to make its own estimate on the reports issued from Craigweii House.1,040 words
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Article277 1929-02-27 10 ARAB'S TALE OF STOIPv 1 MONEY. LEN I Causes Some Amusement i Some amusement resulted m th«. < m Police Court yesterday when tJ 3 preters attempted to coax the a theft of $690 from the Aral, Jj 1 1 m the case. For some time a277 words
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Article140 1929-02-27 10 Victim of Mistaken Identity. A very unpleasant experien i Chew Woon P<»h. a well-known i the Chinese community of Sii he was returning home m a rfkieh* aloof Jalan BtMT on Thursday nipht. Three respectably dressed Chinese suddenly closed m and forced bit pull up. They then140 words
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Article73 1929-02-27 10 THE NEW BRIDGE- RD. ACCIDENT. At the conclusion of an in«{ii<the Coroner. Mr. V. (i. B<>urm. > on th<> death <>f a Chinese wht I down and killed by a Baby Ai: bf a hinese lady nailed 1 New Bridge Road a feu Iftyi that there was no evidence i<73 words
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Article105 1929-02-27 10 The follow :<m wmi tftkl I I injr of Commit; N<>. held Ml F 19th. (ias-Elect-M-i.'ls It. A; pr >vi d reeding with the instalhit i"t. electric lighting of Ridout end Bwi Roads, on condition thai em post do not ctis: inure than (10, A< -cepted the temii105 words
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Article268 1929-02-27 11 COMMERCIAL CUP TIE. nother Draw. ATV.C. >: Hongkong Bank ..2. y i OMMICU Cup tie between \\,,v .".r-r *> ank and the O.T.F.C. rv?achan ■BtxptlfcW degree of excite\nt nfUf Wl tame opening. Jut n o ne was beginning to think that the i responsible for the Imesa of th268 words
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Article80 1929-02-27 11 February Mixed Foursome O mpetition. was pla\ed on 22nd inst. .ltvd m a win lot Mrs. Perkins and .Mr. G. C. Clarke who returned the ex- "t-it score of 32. 4^ cards were taken out and the following returned: At the presentation oJ prizes tne i iesi(Hoa.80 words
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Article93 1929-02-27 11 Mollison Wins the Futurity. PRESS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT.I Sydney, Feb. 23. The foOeoriag was the result of the Caul-j U Futurity Stakes run at the V.A.T.C. njr t<»-day. CAULFIELD FUTURITY (Seven furTwo year old and upwards: arvl upwar.ls: M. Perces h jr. 3. MOLMSON ■d— MoiiyV Robe) 9J 193 words
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Article47 1929-02-27 11 Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, Feb. Tl. i three hundrtvl and four hundred i Sir William Peel's garden 1 f— Umtaj m perfect wea- an exhibition tennis match E. Ofrrei and H. S. Hewitt were beaten K-njr and San Kwok Thye m •>• thjilling sets.47 words
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Article18 1929-02-27 11 Wan Club, Singapore, is called Gazette to furnish proof of Unce as also is the Singapore Pro-I'lru-tit Society.18 words
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276 1929-02-27 11 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1925. SINGAPORE CHINESE GIRLS' SCHOOL. Lady Clifford's Special Prize. There was a large gathering of pattents and friends at the Singapore Chinese Girls' School on Saturday when Lady Clifford presented the prizes for the year. Among those present was Mrs. Lee Choon Guan. M.8.E., Mr. Song Ong276 words
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Article282 1929-02-27 11 S.C.C. Trial Abandoned. After an hour's piay on SaftirJay the S.C.C. cricket tiial between teams of twelve a-side captained by Mr. \Y. N. Hansell and Mr. R. L. L. Braddell had to be abandoned •wing to rain. Wig-jarlesworth and Hamilton continued their innin,u r > and with the282 words
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Article299 1929-02-27 11 Dr. T. Amagishi, Director of the Bacteriological Institute of the Chosen Govern-ment-General, Seoul, Korea, and Dr. Keizo Xobechi, of the Central Sanitary Bureau, Tokio, were m Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday and visited the Institute for Medical Research. M.M. The marriage will take place on March 8 at the St. Andrew's299 words
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Article1248 1929-02-27 11 "Love For Love," a New China Production, proved an entertainment m more ways than one. The subtitles were a joy, and if the continuity were not all that could be desired, there was some very effective, unexaggerated comedy work that leads one to anticipate further New China1,248 words
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Article609 1929-02-27 11 ORCHARD-RD. PREMISES GUTTED. How the Cars Were Salved. Extensive damage was caused to the main building of ihe Cycle and Cairiage Company, Limited. m Orchard Road, on Saturday afternoon by a fire which broke out on the first .floor of the building. Practically the entire stock of motor609 words
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Article61 1929-02-27 11 A Ford tuxi caught fire at the junction of Cavanagh Road and Bukit Timah road at about i) o'clock on Saturday night. When the Brigade arrived at the spot they found the petrol tank alight and the flames .spreading to the bodywork of the car. Extinguishers61 words
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Article469 1929-02-27 12 OLD CUSTOM DYING OUT. What the Chinese are Doing, Old customs change with changing years, even with the Chinese, and cracker firing will soon be a thing of the past. These are the views of a leading member of the China-born Chinese community of Singapore. It might interest469 words
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Article185 1929-02-27 12 THE SLEEPLESS HOURS. To the Editor. Sir, I entirely disagree with Utopia. I am compelled for my sins to live m the vicinity of one of our large hotels whe.c. for three nights a week sleep is impossible before midnight and on some occasions not until185 words
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Article139 1929-02-27 12 To the Editor. Sir, Is it not time that the Straits Settlements" came into line with the civilized parts of the Empire as regards "marriage Law." I was recently married here and had it not been for the fact that my Fiancee was a Christian the marriage139 words
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Article54 1929-02-27 12 Mr. A. W. Osborne, manager of Sendayan Estate, Port Dick^on, has been transferred to Kerhng Estate, Ulu Selangor, as general manager, his place being taken by Mr. Macintyre. Mr. and M/s. Osborne with Mr. and Mrs. MacEwan, who are going on leave, were entertained by the estate clerical staff and54 words
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Article41 1929-02-27 12 Mr. J. C. Smith and Mr. H. O. Shaw of the Asiatic Productions have gone to Chiengrai from Phrae to get some pictures of the elephant hunt t<> be made by the Government to secure two elephants for the Royal stalks.41 words
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Article550 1929-02-27 12 PERAK FEBRUARY MEETING. Rain Spoils Racing. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Feb. 19. The racing was marred by rain which fell before the start of the third race and continued to the end of the programme. The attendance was satisfactory. Fields were smaller but it was a good550 words
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Article535 1929-02-27 12 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Feb. 21. It was fine weather to-day and the going was good and attendance large. The Resident and Mrs. Worthington were present. In the opening events Hop Over and Legionite were favourites but failed resulting m mild surprises. Snow Laddie m the535 words
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Article689 1929-02-27 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Feb. 23. There was a very large crowd present to witness the last day of the races including His Highness the Sultan of Perak, the Resident and Mrs. Worthington. The weather was cool and fine except between the sixth, and689 words
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Article469 1929-02-27 12 Only Troubles: Stove, p|j_ And Tar Stains! The Air Ministry has \*mm of the log of the Eastern enrfae Southampton-Napier flying --b«.at> deals with the cruise from Singa, Australia and back. The four Singapore on May 21, Hi 2*. and rvturm ISept. 15, flying 144 hours and469 words
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Article90 1929-02-27 12 It is with regret that his many In. will learn of the death of Mr. Janu- A Wijiyekoon J.P. President of th« Sinha Association and the leader of thtnity, which occurred at ihv Gtmera Hospital. The deceased had long be< i minent m the community for his f T rt^90 words
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Article6617 1929-02-27 13 Itujgby. Feb. bUUHI m the British Industries it that within an hour of the lornirg buyers from 16 foreign i the I.oiui'.n section, SJSWS, t of stands, the best products l and hands are on view. thfl Department of O.eryear'l fair is the biggest ;>h goods erei held. Foreign6,617 words
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Article3751 1929-02-27 15 U(»nu\ Feb. 19. ted m>v< ieijrn state of the »ye its nwn telegraph office, h ingi u r 'vinpr the Pope and ation with theof any Italian I.m i noiities hentvin cwnumkalion and c m Pontiticai various t rains. %em ork. I \>h. jo. were injured and 200 M si3,751 words
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Article796 1929-02-27 16 1 LOCAL ASSOCIATION MATCH. Fine Display by The Rest. The ReH. 4; Europeans. 1. It would not be wrong to say that the Europeans were disappointing m their match against The Rest at the Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Facing a strong side picked from the Welch Regiment, the796 words
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Article37 1929-02-27 16 [poh, Teh. 25. Delegates of Central Perak, Batang Padang and i'| u Selangor Planters* Associations 'nave agreed to voluntarily adopt minimum cooly wages of r>u cents, men and 10 cents, women, from March l.37 words
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Article509 1929-02-27 16 SUNDAY'S SMALL FLEET. A Triangular f Duel. Sunday' morning found only three boats on the line at gunfire, Colonel Sanders starting: the June. Kathleen and .lean II at 10.10 a.m. over the cluh course. The Ella-Dorothy was an a^SMstat being eviscerated at Tanjong Rhu, whilst the Joy was also509 words
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Article263 1929-02-27 16 A Aiark of Appreciation. v\ c are requested t<« mm I tl followinir: The C) t lv and Ci .<.... 1926) Ltd. take great pleasure m tendering their thanks to the i>al»lu- who were resetrt at the fire <>n their premise* on Saturday afternoon. For the help the>263 words
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Article103 1929-02-27 16 The rcMilt of the Shanghai Foursomes, played <>n Sund&j for which t:n cards were taken out was a.- follows: G. Fran! lin and S. il. Moss, 11 GO Capt. 15. I s. Crip pt. S. E. V. Quin 76 W. 1.. Stevens and Ms A. F. Q.103 words
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Article569 1929-02-27 16 THE RECENT HEoi r CASE. Judgment for Harbour In the Supreme Court Chief Justice pMRi .judfcii-... tour and Corn pan y versuHis Lordship mid: P cheque on the Ho Hon X Ban! 192K, m him of T;.n bearer for $2..":> ii. < later, the cheque MM ment. It569 words
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Article33 1929-02-27 16 The "(MimH »P The follow i: \r returned for ti-" GuilU C I). (ox a»i<i J. M. A I F. H. Bradky wmA M i J. Thomson ant! ,J Stri33 words