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Title Section18 1929-06-05 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER WEEKLY MAIL EDFTION. iHIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY/JUNE" 5,~ 1929. NO. 2,18318 words
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Article285 1929-06-05 1 RS. 1 Service Problems 353 ivetion 353 Reparations See-Saw 354 s Victory 354 am and Wireless 354 (iid Comment 354 iayan Honours 354 Great Silence 354 Political Outlook 355 Sweep Dangers 355 E \ND COURT NEWS. ("unstable Dead 357 •red Malay Woman 358 -iuhting Fines 380 B ncrnii Policeman285 words
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Article199 1929-06-05 1 Juno 4. Tons $101.25 ier 7% White 116 Black 57% Tapioca 6% -<j Sm?!l 8 Sundried 8.50 iang Hin Chan Mark Bafk (New) 8.80 Bimm old No. l. 880 :tri£oon Bintan 260 ;oon Sioka 256 Broken No. 1. 220 ian Broken No. 2 260 ■'■i ulutinou* No. 1 860199 words
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Article152 1929-06-05 1 MACLEOD.- On Hay 28th. 1929, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Winifred, wife of Captain 7. J. G. MacLeod, a daughter. Hoth well. LOWSON.— At 113 Ampaag Road, Kuala Lumpur, on May 27, to Mr. and Mrs. W. Lowson. a son. COCKMAN. At Pekan. on May 27, to152 words
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Article345 1929-06-05 1 The last mail from Home with dates up to May 6th. arrived by P. and O. on Friday morning. This mail leaves by 8.1. on Thursday morning. Pleasure lovers have not had far to seek this week as Carpi's Italian Opera Company have been at the theatre,345 words
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Article65 1929-06-05 1 June 4. Bank 4 m.s. 2 3 JjJ Bank demand 2 3 C Private credits 3 m.s. 2,4 5,1 b New York, demand 55 15|16 Credits 90 days 57% France, demand 14<51 India, T.T. 15^ Hong Kong, demand IStt PA DU. Yokohama, demand IZall Java, demand i™* Bangkok, demand65 words
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Article68 1929-06-05 1 His friends will regret to learn of the death of Mr. J. Bheem, formerly usher m the District Court which occurred at the General Hospital at 10 a.m. yesterday. Mr. Bheem retired from the Government service about three years ago after serving for 35 years m various departments, and was68 words
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Article879 1929-06-05 1 May 30. In several cases recently there has been occasion for criticisms of instances of magisterial work m the Colony and m the Federation. Those criticisms have been passed by responsible persons so account must be taken cf them though we think it is probably correct to879 words
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Article426 1929-06-05 1 May 31. By the time these lines appear m print people at Home will be beginning to see the first indications of what a famous politician many years ago called "the flowing tide," although they will hardly yet be able to estimate which of the Parties is going426 words
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Article296 1929-06-05 2 Optimism once again reigns m Paris! The prospects of a settlement of the reparations question are again rosy for it is reported that Dr. Schacht has agreed to the Allies proposals. But we would drop a word of caution. Subject to further information all that the worthy296 words
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Article242 1929-06-05 2 June 1. As was to be feared the election is likely to end more or less with a new Government at the mercy of the odd Party, m this case the Liberals who have on the whole made a surprising- ly poor snow. The voting has shown however242 words
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Article410 1929-06-05 2 SI AM AND WIRELESS. Time and use are of course the only satisfactory tests of experimental development and it cannot be said yet whether the rapidity with which Siam is pushing ahead m the adoption of modern means of communication will be maintained by practical employment. But it is rather410 words
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Article693 1929-06-05 2 June 3. Whilst there is at present no need for alarm concerning the King's health it would be unwise to suggest that there is no need for any anxiety at all. It seems plain that we have taken too much for granted and possibly His Majesty has done693 words
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Article276 1929-06-05 2 Juno 4. Whilst congrratula perly be offered to Malaya, particularly to the Sultan of Selan,, with the honours Majesty, it will j vidious if wo s;:y that faction will be felt of Mr. E. W. F. Gilma will it be miaeonttme the distinction It 1« the value of276 words
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Article353 1929-06-05 2 A great and determii brooded over the land during the week-end. Cl cud of bitter reflection or n the unpleasant truth of without power, the politic; and parties Mcluded themruminate undisturbed. Wha 1 come will be is not ttiy to but efforts were MUrtj stimulate the idea353 words
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Article257 1929-06-05 3 June 5. ildwin has decided to resign aking that decision it would face of the election results, that has done the right thing. our Party will now presum'orm a Government and an t f n<r political period will begin. who expect, cr fear, fireworks, may be recommended257 words
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Article475 1929-06-05 3 all those who take part m 1 enjoying the excitement of Sweeps, calm reflection ably convince all but the strong that the two chief 'alcutta and the Stock Exire reaching, or have reaclir when they are fraught Hanger to the good name When the possibilities of undreds475 words
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Article411 1929-06-05 3 In the names of those who received the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Lonp: Service Medal at the King's Birthday parade the name of Capt. C. G. Burt S.V.C. (R.E.) was erroneously given as Capt. G. G. Hunt. On May 29th. His Excellency the Highi Commissioner, accompanied by the British Resident of411 words
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Article1007 1929-06-05 3 CONVINCING VISIT TO JANNA DUCLO. Reporter's Experiences. I wa^ granted an interview yesterday, with Janna Duclo, whose thought reading and futuristic revelations have created such a stir at Isako's Circus since her first ap- pearance on Saturday, writes a Free Press representative. It lasted for nearly two1,007 words
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Article173 1929-06-05 3 PERAK PLANTERS SATISFIED. Criticism of Health Board. [From Our Own Correspondent. J Ipoh, June 4. Two burning topics with planteu were debated at the Central Perak P. A. meeting at the week-end. The new chairman, Mr. J. S. Ferguson, submitted memoranda on the Rubber Research Institute and173 words
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Article101 1929-06-05 3 Committee Formed. [From Cvir Own Correspondent."! Kuala Lumpur, June 3. A meeting was convened yesterday by its parent, Mr. E. N. T. Cummins to form the Camerons Highlands Development Committee, with the object of getting bungalows or farming or planting proceeded with. Mr. Cummins said he had101 words
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Article52 1929-06-05 3 SAW IT IN THE STARS Professor Forecasts Boatrace. IFRKE PRESS SERVICE.— COI'YKICHT.) Bangkok, June 2 The British Association of Siam entertained the British Minister and the British eclipse party to dinner last evening:. Professor Stratton, the leader, replying to the toast tipped Cambridge as the winners of the boat race52 words
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Article57 1929-06-05 3 A Royal Audience. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, May 31. Last evening the leader of the British Eclipse Expedition at Pattani lectured before the King and Queen and the Siam Society at the University. The crowded audience included the leader of the German Eclipse Expedition to57 words
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Article79 1929-06-05 3 Outbreak m Rubber Smoke House. [From Our Own Correspondent.! Kuala Lumpur, May 29. A fire occurred at the third mile on Petaling Road yesterday morning. The firebrigade was called out twice, once morning and once afternoon. The fire started m a smoke house containing 300 pikuls of79 words
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77 1929-06-05 3 [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] tfangkok, June 3. Kedah has imposed a $25 levy on all passengers entering from Siam while the fruit and vegetable import is totally prohibited en account of cholera. Bangkok, June 1. The Straits Settelmen*,* now announces it requires $50 deposit from all77 words
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Article29 1929-06-05 3 Bangkok, June 4. The police prohibited a meeting of a local Chinese Association on account of the premises bein^r used secretly as the local Kuomintang Headquarters.29 words
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Article435 1929-06-05 4 BRILLIANT FUNCTION LAST NIGHT. God Save the King "God Save the King" was played perhaps with greater feeling than usual on account of His Majesty's illness, as H.E. the Governor, Lady Cli-Tcrd and their staff arrived at the foot of the staircase at Government House last night435 words
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Article389 1929-06-05 4 The Rate Question. At the meeting of the Indian immigration Committee on May 21 at Kuala Lumpur the question of the assessment rate was dealth with. The following extract is taken from the minutes. The Committee consider a memorandum on the position of the Indian Immigration Fund389 words
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Article57 1929-06-05 4 We hear, says the Straits Echo, that Mr. J. H. Pedlow, acting Municipal President, will act as Deputy Public Prosecutor, when Mr. J. S. W. Arthur goes on leave next month. Mr. Pedlow is a barrister-at law, Middle Temple, and was Poweil Prizeman on the Law of Evidence and Procedure.57 words
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Article389 1929-06-05 4 METHODIST BISHOP LAYS CORNER STONE. New Chinese Church. The laying of the corner stone of the new Straits Chinese Methodist Church at Kampong" Kapor Road by Bishop Edwin F. Lee (Malaya and Philippines) m the presence of good many of the congregation last evening, marked the first step389 words
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Article352 1929-06-05 4 >Yclch Kept. 2: Malays. 2. The first division fixture between the Welch Regiment and the Malays at the Stadium on Saturday provided some excitement. The soldier: were leading by the odd goal m three not long before the end but through the good work of their clever352 words
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Article86 1929-06-05 4 Two Straits-born Chinese put up a plucky resistance when they were stopped by two Chinese coolies m Bencoolen Street at about mid-night on Saturday. One of the assailants drew a revolver and fired on the ground evidently m an effort to frighten them. It did not however and86 words
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Article46 1929-06-05 4 Captain A. Topp of the Meonia attained his fiftieth birthday on April 22, while his ship was at sea. When he arrived m Bangkok he was the pleased and surprised recipient of a silver cigarette case presented by a number of his intimate friends there. Ex.46 words
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Article561 1929-06-05 4 SELANGOR SUMMER MEETING. Yesterday's Racing. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur. June 3. The following are the recultr, of the first day's racing m the Selancr^r Turf Club's Summer meeting. Horses Clas« f 3rd. Div. (5 furlong.) SHEDIAC (Gunning) 8.10 1 MISS AUSTRALIA (Wadsworth) 9.2 2 GREY HABIT561 words
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Article207 1929-06-05 4 Selangor Beat Perak. iKrnm Our Own Correspondent.;; Ipoh, June 3. The annual Perak-Selangor cricket mate h at Ipoh went the full three days. It was notahle for moderate scoring on both sides, the bulli wicket being: fast and accurate throughout the three fine days. Selangor opened on207 words
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Article627 1929-06-05 4 THE CLARK MATCH A Seventh Wir s The Rest fail«.<l tl match ■gainst the X Cup on the Padan r were faced with toUl went m yesterday n lance saw them all were forced to follow four. Even then th< the close of pl a> tl down for627 words
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Article543 1929-06-05 5 THE KAMPONG GLAM MOSQUE. Nea r i n z Completion. Correspondent.] >st and most commodious mosques m th< Eaat will be the Kampong rlam VSosque, nmonly known as the Masj Sultan. !uilt Work on the re- n on steadily, and it said that the I will be completed543 words
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Article146 1929-06-05 5 are notified m the F.M.S. »rn< t Gazette of May 24th.:— Mr. W. a Senior Engineer, Posts i Dept., Mr. E. A. Kenney to 'lent, Survey Dpt.; Mr. H. C. Senior Assistant SuperintenMrlf t Kal Branch > Survey Dpt.; V to be a Probationary A.C.P.; Mr. L. H.146 words
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Article87 1929-06-05 5 Malay m to our contemporary the «orr* '-aving moved to its handles O fJ' lse s m Pudu Road. The B also moving to a new f u r store year a commodious |n Br ewst r T di n^ s we are going to erect plans for which building87 words
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Article599 1929-06-05 5 SIGNOR REALLI SCORES A TRIUMPH. Italian Company ExceL HaiiarCo^p^evSt^T' wmmsz scored a- ?th T- f the iitle ™le sonahtv r f tllu^Ph. His winning perproved his excellence as Rigoletto won 6 a ta r g °e Und &PPIaUS€ as g a7bar"er at "wha a t PP i599 words
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Article213 1929-06-05 5 The death occurred, early on Sundaj morning: of the Punjabi constable who received serious gunshot wounds whilst attempting to arrest an armed robber m Neil Road on Wednesday. He wa? buried with police honours m th? Mohammedan section of Bididaii Cemetery on Sunday afternoon, when His Excellency213 words
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Article37 1929-06-05 5 From April last year until April 1929, Mr. Justice Deane was acting senior puisne judge of the Straits Settlements, not acting puisne judge as, owing to a proof reader's error, read our report of his preferment yesterday.37 words
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Article1949 1929-06-05 5 THURSDAY, MAY 30, 1929. AN UNCONVENTIONAL CRUISE. Yachting to Java. i^AKT 11. 18.4.29: At 3.00 sighted land and fishing stakes on the starboard bow, and anchored m 2/ 2 fathoms. At dawn our position was con firmed as off the mark at Sungei Batu Bharu.1,949 words
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Article121 1929-06-05 5 The sequel to the finding of lottery tickets fat the house of the headman of a fishing village m Katong was heard m the Second Court yesterday when the man appeared on a charge of running a public lottery Evidence was given by the prosecution121 words
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Article1961 1929-06-05 6 JOHORE PLANTERS AND INSTITUTE. Board Representative Wanted- In view of the large area represented by the Johore Planters Association and also on account of the fact that it represents Japanese and Chinese, as well as European interests, the Association is to approach •Government with regard to the appointment1,961 words
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Article555 1929-06-05 6 S.C.C. CONTINUE THEIR SUCCESS. Malays Well Beaten. S.C.C 3j Malays 0: At the Stadium yesterday the S.C.C. further consolidated their position at the •head of the .First Division table with a -well-merited win over the Malays, who have just returned from a tour m Java, by three clear555 words
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Article59 1929-06-05 6 The following were results of Second Division matches yesterday: O.T.F.C, 7, V.M.C.A., O, on V.M.C.A. Ground; R.A., 1, Harbour Board, 1, on S.R.C. ground. The First Division game between the Malays and Welch, which was to be played on June 3rd., King's Birthday, has been put forward59 words
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Article136 1929-06-05 6 When a Chinese pleaded guilty to being: m possession of an automatic pistol and six rounds of ammunition m the District Court yesterday, Chief Court Inspector Meredith said that the accused was arrested m a hut m Siglap. Detective Inspector Huggins and a party of men surrounded136 words
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Article626 1929-06-05 6 STRANGE VICTO.<| AST CAS I m Married Thrv, At the conclusion of death of a Malay I was found strangle,; tenement house, on M Mr. F. G. Bourne, f,,, to strangulation. H, culpable homirid. against some pwiuil at A doctor at the Tar said a post mortem r626 words
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Article59 1929-06-05 6 Mr. A. C. Tidbury of th» plies, Singapore, *aye a WUBt* demonstration at Mr. Toh Sene W sid«nce, "Belle Vue," Klebanr. and Tuesday last, says the Malar.. dian. The reception was rath." early m the evening but later, w speaker, music was received as from a gramophone Sucressf was obtained59 words
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Article101 1929-06-05 7 YESTERDAY'S RUBBER AUCTION. timber of Commerce the S»n* a j held its 918 th. auction Rubber A«» v )here W as catalogued vestorday- tons> Offered 1,091, i 442.770 lbs-; gold 833,359 lbs.; 015 I^.; 372-03 ton?- Spot 10% d. London 20% cts. KeW PRUT- REALIZED. JoL<\ She* Cento Per Lb.101 words
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Article603 1929-06-05 7 Singapore, May 28. od under review the price •m ha- d practically unchanged 01 i uL London advices indicate that °v Kuir G contimiei to support the 1 ket v a the tone is steady. Tin K^cJntin" neglected and business both Sprlint: i Hollar Issues has been603 words
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Article29 1929-06-05 7 Mav^m^i' 1 r (ards were taken out f °r the r^t and the following p A. T a V' n 5 down r; 6 down29 words
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Article28 1929-06-05 7 me only i a a seonr I Ue £me P la y€d yesterday R.A bf»V! lvision m atch m which the Dfat i!ll^A_aaby one to nil.28 words
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Article108 1929-06-05 7 G °ve^r re<Uj rt with His Excellency the Bennett affv m P a nied by Mr. Wheeler- o»thce n fcM at Sandakan by Marudu Kor th BnrT April 5th sa ya the British th Hiß Excellency came iandi «X off evenin the President m A sa i 1 the next108 words
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Article1169 1929-06-05 7 THE CALL OF THE EAST IN SIAM. Old Hands Who Return. (Prom Our Own Correspondent). T A Bangkok, May 22. Bangkok °m h t S «<*»«* asked m Bangkok, would the men who worked here m days gone by and made enough to^tl" I. g0 on Pension,1,169 words
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Article112 1929-06-05 7 CANTON VS. K WANGS! FIGHT. Many Injured. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, May 29. A flare up between rival Chinese labour factions on Sunday at Chenderoh m Upper Perak, where there are over 2,000 labourers at the hydro-etectric dam works coincided with the Sun Vat Sen obsequies.112 words
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Article466 1929-06-05 7 Sunday, May 19th. His Excellency and Lady Clifford attended High Mass at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd at 8.00 a.m. His Excellency attended by Capt. Corbin, A.D.C. and accompanied by the Master Attendant returned his official call on Le Centre- Amiral Jean Stotz on board the Jules466 words
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Article370 1929-06-05 7 Funeral Yesterday. The death occurred at the General Hospital on Tursdr.y evening of Mr. W. C. Oman; the weL-known architect, who died there at the age of 54 after a period of illhealth which had persisted for some time. The deceased, who was President of the370 words
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Article348 1929-06-05 7 (From Our Own Correspondent). Malacca, May 27. On Saturday last a cricket match was played on the Padang between a Malacca Eleven and a team from Jasin, which ended m a win fcr the former by 55 runs. Jasin: Phillips lbw. Piper 2; Edwards b Piper 6; Murray348 words
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Article108 1929-06-05 7 At a Company Spoon Shoot held on the Bukit Timah Range on Sunday afternoon, the following members secured spoons: B Class 200 Yard. Pte. R. Perreau. A Class 200 yards Sgt. E. C. Stewart. B Class 300 yards Pte. E. E. De Silva. A Class108 words
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Article95 1929-06-05 7 The sequel to a two-year old murder waa heard m the Second Court yesterday when the preliminary hearing of a charge of murder, or alternatively of abetment of murder, against a Chinese was concluded. In April, 1927, a Chinese was shot dead while sitting at a95 words
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Article27 1929-06-05 7 Mr. Goh Choon Lim, of the staff of the Anjlo^Chinese School, gt>es to Singapore this week to enter Raffles College for the furtherance of his education.— M.G.27 words
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Article508 1929-06-05 8 GREAT GAME IN FINAL MATdfc. Europeans Just Beaten. H'Kong Chinese, 2; European XI, 1. In a good game at the Stadium yesterday before a crowd numbering: 6359 the Hong Kong visitors won well against the Singapore European team by two goals to one. In the first half508 words
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Article119 1929-06-05 8 Safe Return Last Night. Some anxiety was felt yesterday when Mr. Legge, who had gone out m one of the Flying Club's seaplanes early m the morning to look for a lighter near Tanjong Bolus (Raffles Light) had not returned by the afternoon. The Signal Stations119 words
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Article92 1929-06-05 8 The following is the result of the Mixed Foursomes competition played at the Garrison Golf Club on Tuesday. Eleven card? were taken out and the following returnee: Mrs. Sharpin and Mr. W. Hay 45 B^4 36% Mrs. W. L. Steven and Lt. Col. D. P. Dickinson 3992 words
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Article109 1929-06-05 8 The health statement for the week ending May 25th. shows that 286 deaths occurred m the Municipal area giving a death rate of 31.01 compared with 29.16 m the preceding week and 31.84 m the corresponding week of last year. Deducting 16 deaths of persons who had been less than109 words
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Article585 1929-06-05 8 £*;^*TO%AT,;MAY 3rl» 1929. GREAT NEED FOR MORE FUNDS. The Annual Report. The Treasurer's report for St. Andrew's Hospital 1928 says The period under review closes with an excess of Expenditure over Income of $66.70. The total expenditure has increased by $3,367.73 over 1927. This is mainly due585 words
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Article222 1929-06-05 8 Costume for the Trial. A good number of ladies turned out for the First Annual Reliability Trial of the Selangor Automobile Association on Sunday, says the Malay Mail and though only one was an actual competitor it says much for the sporting qualities of the women of222 words
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Article70 1929-06-05 8 Tho Central Police kave received a report of two murders which were said to have been committed at Banting:. One is that of a Hokkien, who is said to have been killed m a quarrel with four other Chinese. Two arrests have been effected. The other murder concerns a Tamil,70 words
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Article1280 1929-06-05 8 FINES FOR AIDING AND ABETTING. Mr. Basapa Convicted. Believed to be the first case of its kind m Singapore, Mr. W. .L. Basapa, of 549, Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore, was charged with aiding and abetting cockfighting at the rear of his premises on Sunday, April 4th, m the Third1,280 words
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Article47 1929-06-05 8 BANGKOK. n.\imv I WIREI.J s N Direct Servic. Murtj I [FREE PRESS SKk Higrh speed wirele^ ?J M were carried out bn London last ni^ht. I Over thirty long m. or despatched. H A direct service with ,nd I established on June Ist I47 words
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Article291 1929-06-05 8 Fire m Kampon. r antei I ITrom Our Own I I A A U 1!! SU I A fire broke out m K. the early hours of feta a ir I considerable damage w I The buildings suffered I from the fire, the tfcfttf I to the stocks291 words
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Article1318 1929-06-05 9 MISHAP TO FLYING BOATS. The ill-Fated Dorniers. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Batavia, May 24. On Satu day afternoon the two remaining Dor: Wai flying boats arrived at TBndjon? iok. It will be remembered that thr* i out from Holland on the flight and that one, the D.22 crashed1,318 words
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Article239 1929-06-05 9 C. Van den Berg, Master of the Ban Ho Guan, and Guan Hin and Co., the agents, were each fined $100 m the District Court yesterday upon pleading guilty to four offences m respect of cargo on board the vessel. Mr. Van den Berg-, charged239 words
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Article179 1929-06-05 9 In the District Court on Wednesday a Bengali police constable was fined $2 and costs when charged with voluntarily caußing hurt. The complainant, an Eurasian, stated that he and some companions were waiting at the side of the road near the junction of Queen Street and Bras179 words
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Article14 1929-06-05 9 Mr Frank Lochner, who was mentioned m weeks ago, says the Times of Malaya.14 words
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Article1636 1929-06-05 9 AN UNCONVENTIONAL CRUISE. Yachting to Java. PAtwT III. 25-4.29: Up at 5.50. Served out tea and rum. A splendid breeze and tide going waate while we wait for the Engineer to see to Harriet's ills. It turned out a pity that we had not snatched1,636 words
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Article160 1929-06-05 9 Bail not Estreated m Cansdell Case. When the amended charges aorainst Mr. R. D. Cansdell, in relation to the collision with Inspector Woosey and a police constable while he was driving: a car in Scott's Road on May 5th. were mentioned for transfer to the District Court,160 words
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Article134 1929-06-05 9 MYSTERIOUS ATTACK ON FISHERMAN. The facts of a most mysterious and fatal attack upon a Chinese fisherman by Chinese m five other boats, on the water between Kallang River and Tanjong Rhu on Wednea. day evening have been told the police by another fisherman who was a friend of the134 words
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Article70 1929-06-05 9 The following was the result of Shanghai Foursomes played on Sunday. Four cards were taken out and the following: returned. E. M. Murphy and C. A. Niven 81 13 68H. W. Hawkeswood and C. N. Bennett 88 15 73 A. C. Potts and E. C. Milligan 8570 words
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Article861 1929-06-05 10 Mr. W. Burton is appointed a Judge of Supreme Court, Straits Settlement*. Dr. W. A. Rogers, J.P., who is at present m Ipoh, leaves for Sumatra on a business trip m a day or two. T.O.M. The King's exequatur empowering Mr. W. W. Butterworth (junior) to861 words
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Article1098 1929-06-05 10 Quicquid a gnnt homines, nostri eat farrago 'TAbelli Juvenal. And now thank Heaven we can think about the Derby. Anyone entering the Editorial department on Friday morning: might well have imagined himself transported from the tranquil calm of a newspaper office to the maelstrom of Wall1,098 words
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Article411 1929-06-05 10 Annual Meeting. The annual general meeting of the Mentakab Rubber Co.; Ltd., was held at the registered offices of the Company, Messrs. Harrisons, Barker and Co., Ltd., Chartered Bank Chambers, at noon yesterday. The Chairman (Mr. Chew Woon Poh) said: The accounts for the year show411 words
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Article154 1929-06-05 10 The following is the report of the Directors, balance sheet and revenue account of Trafalgar for the year ended Mar. 31st., to be presented at the nineteenth ordinary genpral meeting on June 7th. at 12.30 p.m. at the registered office of the Company, No. 2, Prince Street. The154 words
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Article92 1929-06-05 10 As there may be some m Singapore who see The Guardian of May 3rd. and fail to realise the unfortunate mistake that has been made m the reference to Bishop Ferguson Davie, we are asked to point out that the notice referrinp to him which appears under92 words
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Article151 1929-06-05 10 Holders Retain Mackr,. His Excellency the Govern tereated spectator at th* i yesterday at the Singap«. r for the Mackray Cup bot« presenting the Malay Stat. ■> TJie Royal Johore Polo Clul "S the holders, the Malay Stat the Colony team, represent! pore Polo Club, by151 words
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157 1929-06-05 10 R.A 7: I.C.F. After fifteen minutes play th. Ed three goals m almost as n against the I.C.F.A. m their encounter at the Stadium last i that began a bombardment for the rest of the game alm< first three goals should ha »av«]157 words
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Article186 1929-06-05 10 [From Our Own Correspondent Malacca. M.o II The first general meeting of th<' lilo Co-operative Thrift and I^an Ltd., Malacca, was held m Malacca C Volunteer Company BttdqMkftMfc. Kahu on Tuesday, at 5.30 p.m. at which J"> bers wore present. The Hon: Mr. Tan Chen* I The186 words
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Article64 1929-06-05 10 Engine Trouble. The Flying Club soaplan. missing until a late hour the night, returned to Sineapor. moriiing. Apparently the flyors. M Legg and W. L Morgan, met trouble and were forcod li I Tanjor.g Bali m the KaH»«M tamed the services of a mot Morgan returned64 words
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Article35 1929-06-05 10 Previously acknowledged Hi, hamed bin Mohamed Ishak |ft, mcd (Muar) $5, Abdul Kador Imam, Queen Street Mosque Sooloh $2,000, Shaik Saecd Collections from Charity boxi s que $147.06, total $96,007.50.35 words
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Article54 1929-06-05 10 Mr. W. Warden, a Europe who pleaded that he did not against him, was fined $5 Police Court yesterday for f» a policeman's signal. hroufh That the rain obscured the his windscreen, was the pica I r ffe n^; Stokes who was fined for a sinul" also54 words
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Article1103 1929-06-05 11 UNCONVENTIONAL CRUISE. Yachting to Java. V kened by Haji at 5.55 to tarth we ever managed to 1 und that reef and why on earth we I r y t away from off the coral our anchor lay. Under ior a sandy patch at the1,103 words
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Article551 1929-06-05 11 CAVALLERIA-PAGLIACCI BILL. Effective Singing. Theatre la Pera at the Viet ria leSFLm yX? 1 Were treated to the usual double bill by Carpi's excellent com"C*l»i? f ai i lste s in the one-act opera, l£S2!? and the two-acY "I Mascagni's beautiful setting to a Sicilian love tragedy551 words
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Article64 1929-06-05 11 Bay Liang, the murderer of Peter Goh who had been committed to the Assizes ana was awaiting trial m H.M. Prison at Malacca, committed suicide by hanging himself m his cell (!No. 1) at the Prison on Thursday, morning just before daylight. He had very cleverly manufactured a rope out64 words
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Article1835 1929-06-05 11 FROM FRYING-PAN TO REFRIGERATOR. First Meeting m New Office. For the purposes of their monthly meeting the Municipal Commission sat m the palatial board Koom at the new Municipal Offices for the first time yesterday. In the words of their President (Mr. R. J. Farrsr) who presided, "having1,835 words
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Article16 1929-06-05 11 Mr. C. S. Findlay (the Third Magistrate) i dealt with nearly three hundred Municipal > summonses yesterday.16 words
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Article591 1929-06-05 12 Mr. W. N. C. Belgrave, of the Department of Agriculture, left for Home on leave on Wednesday. H. H. The Tungku Temenggong Ahmad has been appointed to be State Commissioner, Muar. The challenge bowl at the Selangor Ladies' Golf Club has been won by Mrs. Oke,591 words
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Article323 1929-06-05 12 A European named H. Munro answered to three serious charges m the District Court before Mr. C. H. G. Clarke on Friday. Accused pleaded guilty to the first charge: of the theft of a coat, shirt, keys, and cigarette case, the property of Mr. W. H. Follenfant,323 words
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Article1072 1929-06-05 12 CHIEF JUSTICE DELIVERS JUDGMENT. A Mass of Confusion. A judgment running intc nearly thirty foolscap pages was delivered by the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) m the Supreme Court on Saturday, m the case m which S. Muthucumaroo, contractor, of Singapore, sued Messrs. Alkaff and Co., land1,072 words
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Article653 1929-06-05 12 SINGAPORE LEAGUE REPORT. Position to Date. The Singapore A.F.A. issue the following report for the week ending Saturday June 1: The following were the results of the matches played during the week: Division I:— Seletar 6, I.C.F.A. 0; S.C.C. 3, Malays 0; Welch 2, Malays 2. Division 2:—653 words
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Article90 1929-06-05 12 On Saturday and Sunday the matches for the MaeDougall Polo Cup, a junior handicap event, took place on the ground of the Singapore Polo Club, Balestier Road, before a good attendance. The match m Saturday was between the Selangor p olo Club, with a handicap of 6, and the90 words
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440 1929-06-05 12 CLEVER THOUGHT READER AT ISAKO'S CIRCUS. A (iood Sh A large audience tiently for the initial app, h fe pore of Miss Jean Si reader and futurist, a t Bukit Timah Road, on S.v £j» of Miss Duclo stood m fclfc bare ring: with eyes approached members of with their440 words
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Article153 1929-06-05 12 The following appeal I the Chinese Chamber ti earnestly commended to Urn "Recent reports fro« details of extreme fainir.. inp the seven Province- of H Kansu, Shansi. .Vhol, (hah:.and this is an appeal Foreiun Famine Relief Commit hai, the members of wfckfc men of influence and W153 words
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Article811 1929-06-05 13 iliating to confess, m m which Jane Austen j ,t cries, that for many y uld not carry me into I leyond a hundred pa&cs perseverance was unuotting me to the mid- 1 me sad experience has its to read the worxs s A recent mild boom m811 words
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Article532 1929-06-05 13 Kr^n T A M Pountne y» who arrived m SL Lu m,T on Thursday evening is PeraW TT m conne <*ion with the Perak Hydro-Electric Company.-M.M. v Phllll P s of the Government Air ststlr fl V^ &> and Miss C M Marr a sister at532 words
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Article142 1929-06-05 13 The fir;;l of the MacDougall Polo Cup took plac° yesterday afternoon on the Singapore Polo Club's ground, BaWstier Road, wh^n Singapore defeated the R.A., B—7.8 7. When time was called after the final chukker the teams were levol with seven goals apiece and an extra fhikker was commenced. According142 words
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Article863 1929-06-05 13 GREAT CROWDS GATHER ON THE PADANG. An Inspiriting Sight. The King's Birthday is one of those occasions when the whole Empire joins in expressing its loyalty to the reigning monarch and this year's ceremony was marked by an even greater depth of feeling than usual, in view863 words
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Article223 1929-06-05 13 B CLASS IN VISITORS' RACE. Merlin's Easy Win. The sailing- fixture on Sunday was the annual visitor's race. Only the "B" class fleet was engaged. Th: "A" class boats had a "day-off" wherein to practise for the forthcoming Batavia-Singapore interport races, to be held the first week m July.223 words
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Article436 1929-06-05 13 To make the first mark at 17. Deacon was a close nip to windward, and the leading boat was easily able to maintain her initial lead and give the following ya'-hts the disadvantage of her "back-draught." Thus Merlin rounded first Betsy was ?i cond, Columbine third and Irene436 words
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Article173 1929-06-05 13 A striking example of the ever widening scope of the cinema and of the enterprise of large manufacturing concerns was forthcoming at the Victoria Theatre last night when the N. V. General Motors, Java, showed three moving picture films entitled: "General Motors Around the World/ "The Proving173 words
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Article6016 1929-06-05 14 [Reuter's Service.] London, May 29. A strong Liberal Party is the surest safeguard against extremists on both sides: Labour must have a clear majority: Not a Conservative vote must be wasted if Mr. Baldwin is to be returned: The partisan labels of the Liberals and the Conservatives should be6,016 words
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Article981 1929-06-05 16 DEDICATION OF THREE NEW BEDS. "A Most Deserving Charity." Prior to presiding at the annual meeting upstairs, the Bishop of Singapore dedicated three newly endowed beds m the medical ward of St. Andrew's Mission Hospital last evening. Two were furnished by the liberality of the late Mr.981 words
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116 1929-06-05 16 East Coast Road Rumour. It was rumourcvi at a late hour last night that a terrible ac:idcni hai occured on the East Coast Read near Amber Road, m which, it was stated, cither five or seven cars were involved. Enquiries at the hospitals116 words
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Article257 1929-06-05 16 Annual Meeting. The annual general meeting of the Je~ selton Ice and Power Company, Limit H, was held at the registered offices of the Company, Messrs. Chan Sze Onn and Co., C>4 Market Street, at noon yesterday when Mr. K. A. Elias was m the chair.257 words
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Article180 1929-06-05 16 Three Certificates of Honour. A Government Gazette Extraordinary is. sued yesterday besides announcing th >s Malayan Birthday Honours already pui lished notifies the granting of Certificates of Honour to the following persons "m recognition <>f their valuable services to the Government of the Straits Settlements." Mr. Lima180 words
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Article101 1929-06-05 16 [From Our Own Correspondent.] lpoh, Juno 4. Biiiliant sunshine shone over the Birthday week-end at Ipoh where the State cricket match was the chief attraction, but to-day it is suddenly wet. Yesterday's birthday parade was a very spectacular show. About 500 Riflemen, Police Cadets and Scouta,101 words
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Article44 1929-06-05 16 Bangkok, June .'i. In the birthday honours, the British Consul General, Mr. D. A. R. Wood of Chiengmai, has received the C.M.G. All sections of the British Colony were present at the British legation this afternoon m honour of the King's birthday.44 words
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Article28 1929-06-05 16 Mr. Clark arrived m Malacca on Saturday, as assistant with the Anglo-French Rubber Company m the place of Mr. Gray, who has resigned his position with the Company.—M.G.28 words
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Article1247 1929-06-05 16 ARE FOREIGN SHIPS AFFECTED The Alting Case. An interesting case was concluded yesterday before the- Third Police Court Magistrate, Mr. C. S. Findlay, when the* master and owners of the Alting, belonging to the Kot inklyko Paketvaart Maatschippij, were charged with piling cargo so as to prevent free1,247 words
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Article158 1929-06-05 16 May Statistics. Tho follow am! value of r \h t m ton Export Depart i I .K I .S.\. SO, < E*r. ft. P Japan 1 Other I I TeUl NYt bMNMi 1 I- 1 Declared val <■ against $142,952,1 00. \ot*-.— The a 1 totali compiled158 words
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Article54 1929-06-05 16 The dead l>o<ly of l>y the roadside at the Seletar about S a.m. There was a ton it m. while the whole bod* v. the skin peeling off. Tl tion at pres< i nt as to the dead man or the dftVl It is believed that the54 words