The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 6 March 1929
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Title Section19 1929-03-06 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIkD SERIES. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1929. NO. 2,17019 words
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Article194 1929-03-06 1 l i .not and Thrift 140 .m Industry <^^ 115 Rumour I*i 146 ben Who Taarhl 146 Brussels "Agreement*' 146 I {.us TO THE BUTOB. I '>:i 0 n Problems 148 uhinir Qualifications 148 ,-j-e i Prisoners' Aid Society 151 ker Firinjr 151, 152 I H X AM> COURT194 words
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Article57 1929-03-06 1 'Singapore Free Press Kurope te the Strait-' are invited to send the nam.* of their steamer ant' I m Rrill then is ports ol call. .y LtR. per quarter ,ai supplement. FROM ENGLAND TO THK FAR I IST. B \'.,rth Ben K.buan g Prelected >. bilnn Per in] Strata i57 words
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Article16 1929-03-06 1 I 2 3 \m s'"> 1431 1- U p.c. Dis. 1 !<>', s*_ p-c Ba -*s*i16 words
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Article63 1929-03-06 1 tke Straits Settlethe l/niversity of rs 1926, li»- 7. 1928 John Wallace Graham. M.l>. -with Commendation), "Fnuabaaafa Tropica awetftag el the Penang Straite Settlements AssociaMMM re-elected President, •Ir Ttak (heah (luan was elected Bt, Mr. P, Ha Knight bcirg rehoa. secretary and treasurer. The *ere elected as follows: —Mr. ■4T63 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article47 1929-03-06 1 LANDAU. On the _Bth of February, 1929, to Dr. ami ljpa. J. V. I.andau. of «v. Perak Rd., Pen a tlj*;, a >on. IJDDELOW. At Penang, on the tSvd instuut, to C'hurne, wife of C. C \V. Liddelow, a dlOfht'-r. *41 I> O I 1 *L*47 words
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Article35 1929-03-06 1 GORDON RAE. At bhe Presbyterian (lunch. Singapore, on March L'nd. 1989, by the Rev. CI. H. I>ou>**l -S, Alexander, son of William Gordon, te Mary Web>ter, daughter of Mn. Alexander Rac. all of Aberdeen.35 words
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Article239 1929-03-06 1 Tlu* last mail from Home with dates up to February "th. arrived by 8.1. on Saturday morning. This mail leaves hy P. and 0, <>n Thursday morninjr. A |aad gatheriag attended the annual meeting of the St. Andrew's Mission m the St. Andrew's schoolroom. The Colony found239 words
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Article195 1929-03-06 1 March 1. Twi i::» Tona I ll Gambler Pepper White U?N Pepper Black «*2 Flake Tapioca Pearl Snge Small Copra Sundried 9 HU Rice L;_n„* H:n Chan Mark U i Bait* (New) Rico, Siam old No. 1. gj .-.goon Bintan 260 Rangeea Bioka 2 p 6 Broken No. 1.195 words
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Article107 1929-03-06 1 A taxi driven by en Indian knocked down stria at the junction of St. George's Road a** Upper Serangoon Road on Saturday afternoon, afterwards colliding with a Morris Cowley and then crashing into a shop. T apanta of the Morris Cowley, a Chinese towkay. his mothov, wife and two daughters,107 words
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Article711 1929-03-06 1 Feb. 27. Reading the reports of the recent meetings of a number of the cooperative organisations, a fact to be noted has been that the essential principle of the movement is still not i'ully realised by members of the societies. There exists the tendency, m many cases711 words
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Article629 1929-03-06 1 Feb. 28. When it was announced a little while ago that the National Employers' Federation and the Federation of British Industries had rejected the Melchett interim report it was impossible to avoid a feeling of considerable disappointment. Lord Melchett and employers associated with him had of late629 words
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Article671 1929-03-06 2 Mar. 1. We think that Mr. Wee Swee Teow did both the public and the Commissioners a real service when he brought up, at the meeting of Municipal Commission on Wednesday, the matter of the appointment of Commissioners to various committees. It is perfectly true that rumours do671 words
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Article836 1929-03-06 2 Mar. 2 Mr. Winstedt has put it on record that the public of British Malaya expresses its views on education through the local press, we therefore take it that attention is being paid to the somewhat violent controversy which is going on m Penang regarding the836 words
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Article613 1929-03-06 2 Mar. 4. The official report on His Majesty's progress towards recovery will ba welcomed by the Empire, for it marks the definite confirmation of the opinion which has been formed by the public from the unofficial reports which have emanated from Bognor. Whilst the medical adviseis regard complete613 words
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Article674 1929-03-06 2 Mar. .V Whilst the so-called Bel^o-Ha agreement discussion may reas->: be considered to have lost, tempera:: ly, all influence it mi*rht have had a dangerous nature M far apean politics are concerned, we imagine, only just bejrun f lope m interest m its asptn N actual production.674 words
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Article133 1929-03-06 3 a*a near G.0.C., Major GeaeI. Pntchan! arrives en board the O. Naldem Ol Saturday morning, il < Ada! landim, at JohnPitr. The present G.0.C.. H.E. Sir Van Straafcenaee, will leave with Lady Straobci m Friday by the Mace- unci. that a bust of Sir StamKaffles i> to he made and133 words
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Article960 1929-03-06 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. E.C. .j 000 Singapore960 words
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211 1929-03-06 3 FAREWELL TO SIR C. C. VAN STRAIBENZEE. A dinner party was given on Friday m ho Singapore Club, by kind permission of he Committee, at which Major General Sir C. Van Straubenxee, K.8.E., C.H., C.M.G., The General Officer Commanding the Troops, ,vas tnteitained by the Officers of his Staff Tlie211 words
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Article145 1929-03-06 3 An inquest was held by Mr. W. J. K. Stark m the Ipoh Coroner's Court into the cause of the death of a twelve year old Chinese girl named Chan Mok Lan who was found floating m a mining pond at Menglembu on the morning of the Ist instant. According145 words
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Article665 1929-03-06 3 Trouble on City of Bedford. Before the Master Attendant. Capt. Geoffrey Freybersr, 0.8. E. R.N., m the Marine Police Court yesterday afternoon, sixteen firemen from the City of Bedford were charged with wilfully disobeying- the lawful command of the Master of the ship on ft' arch 3rd. at665 words
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Article202 1929-03-06 3 A number of Soldiers who have not as yet been identified, are held responsible for the murder of an aged Chines? farmer named Tan Chan, living at 90 Holland Road. It has been reported to the Police that Tan Chan was assaulted by seven or eight soldiers202 words
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Article40 1929-03-06 3 Messrs Guthrie and Co., Kuala Lumpur, Agents are advised by telegTam from the Secretaries that the directors of the Banteng (Selangor) Rubber Estates, Ltd., have declared an interim dividend of 5 per cent (actual) payable on 15th proximo.40 words
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Article572 1929-03-06 4 The Club Tennis Tournament. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Malacca, March 1, Good headway has been made with the Malacca Club Tennis Tournament, rain interfering with play on two days only during the past three weeks. Results recorded during the last few days are: Men's Open Singles: Gregg w.o.572 words
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Article562 1929-03-06 4 Annual report for 1928. The annual report of the Singapore Chess Hub, which will be presented at the meeting- at the Adelphi Hotel on Friday at 5 p.m. states: The last annual general meeting was held on Friday, March 2nd.. 1928, at the Adelphi Hotel. The election562 words
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Article737 1929-03-06 4 POSSIBILITIES OF JOINT SETTLEMENT. Co-operative Movement Suggestion. I Considering uhat lents m Singapore were very high, yr. C. F. Strickland, a Co•pciative Officer, who recently arrived m Malaya frcm the Punjab, suggested housing i.c.c oy a system of settlement, to a representative gathering of the Singapore Co-opeiative Lnion737 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter857 1929-03-06 4 Io the Editor. Sir, —With reference to the contribution by a Barrister-at-law under the above title which you recently published, it may interest those concerned to read the reprint ol my speech m Council on February .th, U-27:---"Sir, I wish to say a few words on the857 words
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Letter194 1929-03-06 4 To the Editor, S r Your leader, this morning re "Untrained Teachers," airs a real grievance. I know for a fact that an Oxford man engaged by a local mercantile firm, being given no better terms on his second agreement, anplied to the Government for a post as194 words
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Article644 1929-03-06 4 EIGHT MONTHS STAY J\ EUROPE. Tribute from his Subjects. Tribute to the gnat cd ability and energy of thc Sultan was paid m an address which hi? presented to him at a yath-r.* Istana Besar, Johore, yestcrda\ i containing too their felicitations, hopes for a pleasant644 words
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648 1929-03-06 5 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27. 1929. "IN DAYS OF OLD."— II. Arriving m l*«nan<r m response to an offer' b IVrak trom Mr. C. j i I called upon my good tnem; rbrtdf Brown and Cos unices fori to how to get to my r_k m the month of October Hei i648 words
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Article16 1929-03-06 5 His '<•-" reta- tty. -I S. W. itlßtS I :in i Mr, ILiv -cord ry. M.M. I16 words
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Article832 1929-03-06 5 TRIBUTE FROM JOHORE CHINESE. A Contented Community. The following is forwarded to us for publication: An interesting function took place at the Johore Government Rest House, Johore Bahru, on Monday evening when the Dato Toh Ah Boon and the Chinese Community m -lohore gave a dinner832 words
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Article1927 1929-03-06 5 A HISTORY OF ITS WORK. Yesterday's Meeting. There was a good gathering of people interested m the work of St. Andrew's Church Mission at the annual meeting which wa.s held m St. Andrew's School room last night. The Bishop of Singapore was m the Chair, supported by1,927 words
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Article50 1929-03-06 5 Mr. Justice Sproule was the principal cuest at the Empire Lodge at i i on Jan. -V 3. Another gv ing was Walter Barnett who was a .ted with Freemasonry :> .Malaya over forty ysars ago when he h'.'ld the < ffi c of District Senior Warden of the Fast50 words
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Article1315 1929-03-06 6 THE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP FIASCO. Not Enough Entries. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Feb. 2%. Following the defeat of the tennis champion of Malaya, Clerc, m Bangkok, comes the doleful news that the open golf championship of Siam over 3C holes, could not he played far this year1,315 words
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305 1929-03-06 6 The "Students m Britain Committee," Singapore, has received information that the Victoria League, London, has secured from the P. and O. Steamship Company the concession of special half-price rates for University students m Great Britain who may desire to return to Malaya during the long305 words
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Article217 1929-03-06 6 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Malacca, Feb. 23. During the past week the finals m all sections of the Malacca Volunteer Corps Badminton Tournament were .played off and some very interesting and keen games were witnessed. In the Open Singles Noordin created a surprise by beating the Champion Abbas217 words
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Article829 1929-03-06 6 THE POSITION IN THE COLONY. What is Needed. A Barrister-at-Law sends us the following interesting comment on the matter of adoption m an article to which we have added the above headings: The Courts of this Colony administer the law as laid down m the laws of the829 words
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Article108 1929-03-06 6 Ong Swee Hock, a Strait, born Chinese, was charged m the Police Courts yesterday with causing hurt by a _ash act. The charge was made m consequence of an accident which occurred at the junction of Kallang road and Lavender Street on Sunday e\ <*ning while the accused was riding108 words
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Article748 1929-03-06 6 RACE COURSE CLUB MEETING. New Talent Wanted. The Chairman, Mr. E. S. Mar.asse... the annual general nun-ting .»f the I. Course Golf Club, yesterday cmmmtcd on the somewhat poor showing of the Cl players m competition again>i other < Reviewing the past year- work. Chairman said: It is748 words
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Article97 1929-03-06 6 The February spoon shoot of th. S pore Ladies' Rifle Association wa- I Bukit Timah on February 21-t E cards were taken out and tht r were returned: 300 200 100 V y._-. Y.i- >■: I Mrs. Barbour *2>" 2* II Mrs. Morrell ,*.O M Mrs*. A. J ack97 words
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Article13 1929-03-06 6 H.R.H. Prince Chumbhot of Sia from Naples on board the Har.;: I yesterday.13 words
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Article220 1929-03-06 7 O.T.F.C. AND HONGKONG BANK DRAW AGAIN. Commercial Cup. OIT.FX ts Hongkong- Hank rea again when the O.T.F.C. H r.gk* ng Bank met m the replay their Coasmercial Cup tie at the Stadium ;-v and although ext_*a time was ed the game remained a draw. Although generally, the exchanges220 words
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Article326 1929-03-06 7 Singapore. Feb, 2ft. i ;r. market during th.* past week has and uninteresting and the price ■Mta! on balance .hev.s no alteri,..:n Sterling and Dollar Tin snares MB uult anil tlu re are few ch;.i m market quotations. Robber has further rise with London quoted la Nen326 words
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Article15 1929-03-06 7 William, wl la I ;i r«| \< I Is has Pen Club, sails early m March.15 words
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Article622 1929-03-06 7 ihe name of the Far Ea.st.rn Might has j been changed to 205 (Flying Boat) Squad- j ron. M. T. C Wallis. Appointed to the F.M.S. Railways, left London for Singapore by the P. ar.d O. Khyber. Tlie same steamer also tt.v.k away from London Dr.622 words
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Article115 1929-03-06 7 NATIVE CRAFT IN EASTERN WATERS. An extremely interesting series of on the sea craft peculiar to these waters is being contributed by Mr. W. ML Blake to Yachting, the well-known American magaxine. Up to the present the 1 has included the Malay Koleh, the aampan, the Madura prau, and B115 words
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Article52 1929-03-06 7 j- I cards we. OUI at c if <•■■•••, f the approaching htM .iv.-oetition for Mr. Wee Kah 1 the following best scores ned: E. Yean R I fi Urn 2 G. De Silvj 28 2 20 Dr. V Noi M 4 2n Chia Yong Hoe52 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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750 1929-03-06 7 b he rdit'>r, Sir, —A leading article appeared m ths columns of a local paper on February 20th with reference to the work of the abov mentioned Society. There are several points of interest touched upon and the signatory only too pleased, as always to furnish750 words
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Letter324 1929-03-06 7 Th m• t coi iforting pi< intel t was the ai loing" your i. sue of the 25th instant. [1 ter thai reform m instead < E being j roduced m without. P. Chan should all I in< s certain rights and the: c andant precedent for governmental324 words
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Article652 1929-03-06 7 THE NEW CONSTITUTION APPROVED. Lunch Scheme Disappointing. The Annual General Meeting of the Young Women*!. Christian Association was held at •'B M Raises Quay yesterday evening when there was a good gathering of members. Mrs. B. C. Roberts, President, was m the chair, supported by Miss Bigneil, the652 words
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Article2440 1929-03-06 8 LAKE BUNGALOW TO REMAIN. No Axes to Grind. 1; was decided et yesterday's meeting of the Municipal Commissioners that the Lake Bungalow was not to be demolished but that the property be repaired at a cost oi* $10,000. The m report of the committee appointed to Investigate the2,440 words
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Article174 1929-03-06 8 Cracker Firing. To the Editor, Sir, lam sure you must be heartily k and tired of this subject but I cn> indulgence for these U m ;> It teems t" me that Mr. ban en misses the point. Tiic Government of this Colony certain rules and174 words
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Article175 1929-03-06 8 It was probably curiosity that Killed the cat. Poor pussy did not even linger enough to enjoy the fame of havi brought about a police court case. What made matter.- arorae was the reputation that he left behind «»t* being of a roan disposition. This was175 words
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Article21 1929-03-06 8 Tho firm of architects and BUT Swan. Maclaren and Craik, will m future be known as Craik and Leicester. II If.21 words
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Article188 1929-03-06 8 FRASER AND NEAVE RUNAWAY WIN. i Donald's Hat-Trick. 1 Fraser and Neave 4; O The Borneo Sempai j very unfinisheu team a Neave'.- m the ri Cup last eve!. mg at the Staaiun because of their weight, th > their oppenants towaids game, they never, at any till188 words
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Article32 1929-03-06 8 Chance \'<<r New IMay.x i Melbourne, Feb. Th..* A beginning at Melbourne on II ■elected trom: Ryder. Woadful Brad man. Fairfax. Grimmett, Hoi 'Jackson. Kippax. Oidfield. Oxettfa ,Wall.32 words
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Article268 1929-03-06 8 (..OAYs Last Salut. i Fi om toa* )wn fori i I nt. Maine On < apai tak h Ualo return the ti. 'V C. V C. N. C. II book lalut the Ms On tl ri n talion His Ei I i i.i the bff.sK vei > pi268 words
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Article551 1929-03-06 9 n; <TRITTIVE FIRE IN BAT A VTA. Homeless. hen Cc. respondent.] Batavia, Feb. 22. I I instructive fire tampong behind MolenSl rtly after 8 p.m. and the flames m the fire standa later the b*-in--.de was on re quickly m acia thi.- Mn.e the tire Ir ground. Exploding551 words
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Article28 1929-03-06 9 from our Singapore coj I a 9 Times o_ and -41 minutes to rea.h ia a total waste ;..->• m conseejaence of the tim te Jchver m able time.28 words
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Article480 1929-03-06 9 LURED TO DEATH ON PLANTATION. Victim's Brothers Story. Evidence ol a remarkable nature was recorded by the Second Magistrate yesterday when a preliminary enquiry wa.; heal m connection with th. brutal muruer of a Chinese who was stabbed te ueath m the pr. MM ct his brother480 words
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Article385 1929-03-06 9 SULTAN OF JOHORE ENTERTAINED. The following is s list oi the gue I of the dinner given by the Chinese Communitj ol Johore Bahru m honour i f the Sultan which was reported m Wednesday's issue: H. H. Tunku Aris Bendahara, D.K. itc the Hon'ble Mr. A. S, Small. 1.t.-Col.385 words
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Article110 1929-03-06 9 During the week ending February 23rd 209 death, were recorded m the Municipal area giving a _aortality rate of 22.66 com-* pared with 23. 74 m the preceding week and _!«;.:"I2 m the corresponding week of last «*ar. Deducting deaths of six persons who had been less than three months110 words
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501 1929-03-06 9 FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 1929. NEW YEAR HONOURS. LOCAL PHILANTHROPIST KNIGHTED. Sir Manasseh Mever Kt. I The only honour m the New Year List for tbe Colony is Mr. Manasseh Meyer to be Knight Bachelor. For public services and benevolence. In creating Mr. Manasseh Meyer a Knight Bachelor on the occasion501 words
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Article279 1929-03-06 9 The following is the report of the Directors to be i resented at the first ordinary general meeting 01 thi shareholders oi fUexandra Brickworks Ltd. to be ne.d at l. Finlayson Green, on Saturday, Marcn 2nd at noon. Since the property was taken over rroni the Vendors279 words
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Article127 1929-03-06 9 Two ears driven by Europeans collided just opposite the Sailors Institute last m^ at ab« ut 9.16 p.m. Mr. dames Goldrath who waa timing an Alvis car from the direction of Tanjong Pagar met a Fiat (509) which was evidently coming 1 into Robinson road from127 words
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Article814 1929-03-06 9 ELLIS COMMITTED TO ASSIZES. Fresh Evidence. The preliminary hearing Into I i arge against Mr. E. A. H. Ellis oi" causing tea by a rash an i negligent act was continued m the Third Police Court yesterday when* at the conclusion of the bearing, Mr. Gourlay814 words
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Article151 1929-03-06 9 Chairman Looks for Tin Fall. [From Our Own Correspondent.] [poh, Feb. 28. At the Perak Chamber of Commerce annual meeting Colonel Rae, commenting on the reason why there was not much dielocation on removal of restriction .said he rcght this was owing to the probability that151 words
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Article1273 1929-03-06 10 ARE THEIR SERVICES NECESSARY The Municipal Enquiry. The report of Messrs A. G. Shafe, G. Parbury and E. L. Talma who were appointed by the Municipal Commission to go into the question of the advantage, or otherwise, of buying through Home Agents, was presented at the meeting of1,273 words
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Article527 1929-03-06 10 ROBSON'S REMARKABLE RUN. Penang Singapore Non-stop. Mr. Jimmy Robson, the well-kaown motor-cyclist, of Kuala Lumpur, who won a number of trophies at the last motor cycle trial held at "The Gap," Pasir Panjang, arrived at the Night Telegraph Office ot the Government Post Office at 7.10 p.m. last night,527 words
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Article65 1929-03-06 10 is rumoured that the F.M.S. Governnt has decided to re.ii.ee the heavy tax ot< i I ut that th ion i i inadequate that the tar.l tax I a iven many lorries off the road is mad« evident by the return into more g use of the bullock carts, which65 words
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Article482 1929-03-06 10 A.P.C. BEAT HARBOUR BOARD. Missed Penalties. A.P.C 2;; S.H.B 1. The A.P.C. should have won bf a bigger margin when they met the Harbour Board m the Commercial Cup at the Stadium yesterday. Play was influenced considerably by a very strong breeze from the town side of the field482 words
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Article260 1929-03-06 10 Wind Spoils (lame. s.c.c. 0; S.C.F.A 1. The match at tin last evening .t\ n the .C.< l l .'/.A. was iU i j a i' N 0 COmI ietely difFen nt t.v;.. s of f< otbaO wete ed by the contesting si les, and, again-* wind,260 words
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Article119 1929-03-06 10 The Rev. M. G. M. Nicol, -j I i eaaae ou* to Perak two years ag i ter to tiv E Pi will be returning Horn* on the an Fal ot nu cesser, Rev. J. B. Walker, M.A., of re ■aw. Count;--i, t r.\r the of Malaya Mi Wa 11119 words
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Article177 1929-03-06 10 WELCH CROSS-COIN try RUN. Good Times and Close Fi n i s k The 2nd. Welch held their annuj country run yesterday when t good entry for the event. The course was one of foui miles across some difficulty j_r. ing the barracks at WM p.m. the went177 words
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Article145 1929-03-06 10 YA CHTING. Long Rare at I'or. -)i k-o The sixth mcc af th the Port Dickson Vach* I Sunday, over the sar c < a fortnight ai round a n to s<*a round Puiau Aral was a much stroi less wind, with the I** boa; home tool rather m* to145 words
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Article111 1929-03-06 10 The result of the mixed foil on Tuesday for which nineteei taken out and the folb-winir Miss Rope Falkner and I t. H. B. W Wa Mrs. Perkins and (k C. Clarke Major and Mf*. E I. Ik Buchanan FC Co!, and Mr-. I M. Mackenzie Mrs.111 words
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Article106 1929-03-06 10 MACD ONA PLAYERS. The Mncd mi Pis ever last nigh.' ion's Profession a pi ever) hotly whit Is considered 1 1 1 le ever, like all I Mrs. Warren*-- \'r to it than the rm 1 lem which V of Mrs. Warn a, a b self a sion which Bocii106 words
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Article17 1929-03-06 10 Mr. W. C Taylor has months leave from K< •*>. -i Whitehouse notified his return on Feb. 23rd.17 words
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Article793 1929-03-06 11 Mr. H. B. Lay ton returned to Singapore „anl the Blue Funnel Antenor. Tht* Kia Nam Club. Singapore, is ordered Ij ai dissolved a-* being used for unlawful pu! noses. The Galea tai \uxiliary Long Service medal has a v aided to Pte F. Stanley _\P.V.\Y.<793 words
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Article1261 1929-03-06 11 YESTERDAY'S BANKRUPTCY CASES. Examination Adjourned. In the Bankruptcy Court yesterday, before Mr. Justice Deane, thc examination of a number of Chinese m regard to tho bankruptcy of Chee Soo Soon was commenced by Mr. W. E. Demuth. The witness were closely questioned regarding transactions bearing on the mortgage1,261 words
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Article614 1929-03-06 11 "CYMRU AM BYTE AND THE LAND CF MY FATHERS. St. David's Society Celebrate. "For he u"?s j« you know, n great hoxt mmd n great comforter and entertainer of :>' U. Our attests here to-night ,tre (OHtabln m some veed of sympathy and When Mr. R. M. Williams, President, made614 words
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Article326 1929-03-06 11 MEETING OF A LEAGUE COMMITTEE. Arrangements for the Season. Following: the revised rules of the S.F.A. there was a meeting: of the League Committee at the Stadium yesterday tv discuss arrangements for the programme for the current season. All senior and juniors clubs were repicsented with the exception326 words
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Article67 1929-03-06 11 S.C.C. 4; I'nited Engineers 2. An eleven from the Cricket Club gained a substantial victory over the United Engineers on the Junior Civil Service Ground last night, running out the winr.ers by four goals to two. Their goals were scored by Woods, Johnson, R. S. Wilson, and67 words
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Article472 1929-03-06 11 From to-day onwards until March l.~>th Mrs. Emmie A. May is holding an exhibition of her pictures at the Raffles, Hotel her ftrst exhibition m Singapore where she has only been living for a short time. Mrs. Ma\'s woik is of outstanding merit and her departure from472 words
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Advertisement21 1929-03-06 11 Mr. A. H. Glover, the Municipal Secretary nnd Mrs. Glover have gone to Bukit F> v. r for tvo weeks' holiday.21 words
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Article1088 1929-03-06 12 Quicquid agnnt homina nostri (tt farrag< Übelli Juvenal. As his colleague the Editor has heard all there is to say about Birthday, as opposed to New Year, Honours, The Topi.ist refrains from pointing his accusing finger also, but the occasion is of little matter m com}_arison1,088 words
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Article448 1929-03-06 12 AMUSING EVENTS AT TANGLIN. The "Somersetshire Stakes." At Tanglin yesterday the 2nd. Welch celebrated St. David's Day m excellent fashion, and there was a large gathering of all sections of the Battalion ior the annual gymkhana. Costumes of all shapes and sizes, brilliant colours and amusing incidents were448 words
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Article256 1929-03-06 12 Banvard Company and Penang Paper. There has boon quite a little heat developed m theatrical circles m Penang. It s ems that the* Straits Xc ho gave a notice of the Banvard performance <d' Wallace*! 'The Ringer," m the course of which it said, more or less kindly,256 words
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Article55 1929-03-06 12 -Mr. ,1. I). G. Morice, /i > Cv toms, Teluk Anson, 1* transferred m a similar capacity co Mi Captain E. H. Hime, who now Superin tendent of Customs, Muar, will take the place of Mr. Morice. who has al serve* m Kt.antan and Port Swet enha n.- -Ex. mm^55 words
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Article897 1929-03-06 12 Mr. F. E. Mair has been made a life member of the F.M.S. Chamber of Mines. Mr. G. A. Potts, of Penang, is leaving London for Malaya by the P. and 0. Morea on March 22. l_.ieut. Awang bin Omar 3.V.F. has resumed duties as Officer897 words
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Article196 1929-03-06 12 The following is a I aternent of tity and value of rubber ex| February. IMI IfM i P*K. lIM ;,,7j.. n U.S.A. :._.SL.7 T C. Eur. .->. i.*, t _n X B. Po-. n Japan 2.1 TJ 1.: Other F. g| Total -.7. l's.m:: |o<j Net Increase196 words
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Article165 1929-03-06 12 Tho Stranded French Airmen. The French an men. MM Pail laud who crashed near Bai a flight with ii ails from Itai foa an<i mk expected to Keaw M.M. mail steamer PortlftOmorninjr. were unable te catch Tho French Chancellor. Cte. i Montbeliard. awaited t^.t* an;: I at Tank165 words
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Article143 1929-03-06 12 The Acting of a lever Without i one cannot attorn; lity or otherwise of thi ariaee m ''Candida," t:.i- presented b\ I Vie to! ia Th. the qu bo captivating and the logi< that the mind fully deluded of the i: very simpi. ar. ■ma ring j 1 amusing143 words
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Article1432 1929-03-06 13 The Annual Meeting. :..i u-rr.eral r.reting of Central td.. was held at the offices Messrs. Evatt and Co.. dings, on Saturday, when •Vj r 1.. T. v "i w as m the Chair. l n Messrs. H. Gill, Khoo H m -it ing the executors of Page.1,432 words
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Article279 1929-03-06 13 [From Our Own Correspondent.] London, Feb. 7. The activities of the Tin "group" are arousing much comment m City circles. The market is of the opinion that a large quantity of tin has been "hidden" m unofficial warehouses and is not included m the weekly figures279 words
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Article100 1929-03-06 13 Seletar Occupation m a Month. An emphatic reply to Mr. Lloyd Georges election cry of "postpone Singapore" U 'orthcoming from Mr. P. H. Thorne, who is m charge of the work of the Naval Dockyard at Seletar for the contractors Sir John Jackson's Ltd. At the100 words
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Article1784 1929-03-06 13 LIVOCK OPENS WITH A CENTURY. A Drawn Game. The first match proper of the S.C.C. sea- son produced some excellent cricket, Squadron Leader Livock making a century for 'the Married side and R. N. Hamilton just failing to reach three figures by two runs. The third wicket rtand1,784 words
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Article97 1929-03-06 13 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh. Mar. 2. At a lengthy and very lively meeting <»f the Perak Hockey Association much iesentment was voiced as to the methods of selection of players for the State Hockey Tames, against the Colony, many criticising the absence of97 words
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Article325 1929-03-06 14 KATHLEEN WINS THE "A" CLASS. Only Four Starters. Four yachts were sent away by Captain Flett to race for the second of the series of the race for the Club Trophy at 10.10 a.m. on Sunday. Kathleen was first away but m the beat to the Man-o'-War Buoy325 words
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Article342 1929-03-06 14 A bright and breezy morning gladdened B class yachtsmen and their race was noteworthy fe>r the rejuvenation of Irene, m the capable hands of that exl>ert helmsman. W. M. Blake. A fair start was made at 10 a.m. and the fleet got well away on the gun.342 words
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Article216 1929-03-06 14 Gordon Rae. \vi y|i tt r etiding iis .elebruced al Lhe Pri ..ria*. Church n Saturday afterpeon, the contracting parties being Mr. Alexander Gordon, Municipal Architect, snd Miss Mary Webster Rae of Aoerueen. The Rev. G. H. Douglas officiated. Bi ivh i waa n away by h v216 words
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Article34 1929-03-06 14 In the Supreme Court yesterday, the Chief Justice, Sir William Murison, dismissed the appeals of two ex-members of the Singapore Police Force against their conviction and sentence on charges of extortion fwm Chinese hawkers.34 words
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Article420 1929-03-06 14 INTER-COMMERCIAL CUP MATCH. Robinsons Clear Second Round. Robinson's 3; Cold Storage 1. Robinson's disposed of the Cold Storage m the Inter-Commercial Cup at the Stadium yesterday afternoon, maintaining the lead they obtained rather early m the game m a spite of strong pressure by the Cold Storage throughout420 words
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Article264 1929-03-06 14 The March Be>gey Competition was played over Bukit Timah last week-end and resulted m a win for Mr. W. Kldred m the "A" Division anel Mr. F. X. Lee m the "15" Division. 81 cards were taken out ami the following were returned: "A- Division: W. Kldred264 words
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Article102 1929-03-06 14 The Ladies' March Spoon Competition was played yesterday arid resulted m a win for Mrs. W. I*. Douuias. Thirtysix cards were taken out and the following were returned. Mrs. W. P. Douglas 47 K> l 2 Mrs. R. H. Wild 51 15 :*6 Mrs. Haj SO 13102 words
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Article37 1929-03-06 14 The following was the result of the Keppel Golf Club Championship. E. R. B. Upton 74 70 144 S.C. Campbell 72 74 146 H. Jackson 77 76 153 1,. P. Hi>key 77 77 15437 words
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Article42 1929-03-06 14 Intimation has been received that Mr. M. R. Menon of the local V.M.C.A. has passed the Intermediate Examination of the London Association of Accountants, which he took locally m December last under the supervision of the Right Rev. the Bishop of Singapore.42 words
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Article8044 1929-03-06 14 [Reuter's Service.] Rugby, Feb. 25. In the course of his statement on the Army estimates Sir L. Worthington Evans said: The conversion of the 11th Hussars at home into an armoured car regiment has been completed and the similar organisation of the 12th Royal Lancers m Egypt will be8,044 words
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Article35 1929-03-06 16 Interesting Experiment. [FREE HUCBS SERVICE. OWKi lUnjrkok. March I The first Buddh«>t Lord Al I■* I cast sermons carried out very BU an experiment during the SSt-sastfr monies. The reception was perfect.35 words
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Article91 1929-03-06 16 A KUALA LUMPUR WEDDI NG. [From Our Own Correspond* Kuala Lumpur. Mar 2 A marriage took place at Bt. Ilsr morning: between Mr. Donald the A.r.C. eldest MM of Mi P. F. Panic ron of Edinburgh, a: Helen Bradshaw. ycun and Mrs. R. G. Brad km shire. The Rev. 0.91 words
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Article31 1929-03-06 16 [FREE MM I In connection with tbe n jewel- sf the a ife of tht P part of the mi diamond-. the boatswain have been si d.31 words
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Article17 1929-03-06 16 ITREE PRESS SERVICE A pei ic 9 nour of the annh Aeroplanes took part.17 words
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Article31 1929-03-06 16 Shringage m E\, [FREE PRESS Tbe tinal fori that the amount available i.:.0u.000 ton- aa eoaapaft tons for WMW, The ctecrea of rain m tbe early pari Sf31 words
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Article30 1929-03-06 16 TFREE PRESS NERVfCE. I "IV Bangk»k M At its annual meeting, the Commerce decided that the fee far shall be the same for member* as members.30 words