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Title Section18 1929-06-26 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY.JUNE 26, 1929. NO. 2,18618 words
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Article173 1929-06-26 1 LEADERS. Naval Valuation 401 Northern Territory Policies 401 British Imports m Malaya 402 Week-end Comment 402 Administration Costs and System 402 An R.R.I. Side-Issue 403 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. Hawker's Stalls 408 R.R.l's Affairs 404 POLICE AND COURT NBWS. Kayna Dessam Sahib Estate Cate 403 Action over animal deal173 words
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Article111 1929-06-26 1 Subscrioers to the "Singapore Free Press' 1 weekly returning from Europe to the Straits by any of the mail lines, are invited to 6end to the Manager the name of their steamer an^ date of arrival m Singapore. Copies will then be mailed to meet them at various ports of111 words
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Article62 1929-06-26 1 June 24. bank 4 m.s. 2|3 27|32 Bank demand 2j3 23|32 Private .redits 3 m.s. 2|4 5|16 New York, demaad 56 15! 16 Credits yO day* 67% France, demand 1431 India, T. T. 154% Hong Kong, demand 13% p.c. Dis. Yokohama, demand 126% •lava, demand 139 Panjrkok. demand 80%62 words
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Article118 1929-06-26 1 Two Men Transhipped at Port Said and Sent Back. Two Englishmen, stowaways from Colombo on hoard the Homeward bound Orient Liner Orama, were transhipped on to the uL. Ormonde, outward bound, at Port and brought back to Colombo last week. They were charged at the Joint ™ice118 words
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Article44 1929-06-26 1 hJ\ rt brok c out at the premises of the "•fcsia Motors, Orchard Road, yesterday JJ^t but two engines of the Fire Bride were soon on the spot and were able drJ ct l Urn m rtf teen minutet. Damage was to one car.44 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article60 1929-06-26 1 HAbTINGS.— At the Kenny Road Nursing Home, on June 23, to Mr. and Mrs. W. G. W. Hastmgs, a son. DRENNEN.— On June 20th, 1929, at Watford, Herts, England, to Dorothy (nee Mayhew), wife of H. R. Drennen, a daughter. (By cable). D'ORVILLE.--At the Maternity Hospital, Penang, on June60 words
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Article57 1929-06-26 1 WINTER-LEE. The marriage was solemnised at St. Andrew's Church, Penang, on June 18, of Mrs. A. J. L. Lee, late of Kuala Lumpur, and P. A. Winter of Penang. HAYTON— EATON.— At St. George's Church, Penang, on June 20, by the Rev. Keppei Gamier, Arthur Cuthbert Hayton, of Kajang,57 words
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Article333 1929-06-26 1 The last mail from Home with dates up to May 27th. arrived by B. I. on Saturday morning. This mail leaves ty F. and O on Thursday morning. Theatre audiences were delighted durir.s the week by Carpi's Italian Grand Opera Company, who paid a welcome return visit333 words
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Article169 1929-06-26 1 June 24. Tin 225 Tons 10 j^ Gambier 19n Pepper White "J Pepper Black Flake Tapioca Pearl Sago Small Rice, Anam No. I Copra Sundried Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) Rice, Siam old No. 1. Rice, Rangoon Bintan Rice, Rangoon Sioka Rice, Siam Broken No. 1.169 words
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Article765 1929-06-26 1 NAVAL VALUATION. June 20. There can be no doubt that a very real enthusiasm is being shown for possibilities arising out of the cooperation of a new President of the United States and a new Government m Great Britain, that is what it amounts to for General Dawes and Mr.765 words
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784 1929-06-26 1 NORTHERN TERRITORY POLICIES. June 21 The eld subject, as far as Australian policy is concerned, of the development of the Northern Territory has once again come into prominence and discussion through the claim by Mr. R. F. Sung, a new Chinese Consul General to Australia, that if Chinese were allowed784 words
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713 1929-06-26 2 BRITISH IMPORTS IN MALAYA. June 22. The situation m regard to trade between Great Britain and Malaya which is now exercising commercial minds and receiving attention from technical business* papers at Home is unfortunately no new thing. It has been known to those importers who are concerned m the main713 words
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Article660 1929-06-26 2 WEEK-END COMMENT. June 24. The Cabinet conference which was held at the week-end will, as stated, have had little more to do as far as immediate work is concerned than the preparation of a declaration of policy which, as is customary, will be embodied m principle m the King's speech.660 words
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737 1929-06-26 2 ADMINISTRATION COSTS AND SYSTEM. June 25. Looking at the Federal estimates m connection with the recent analysis of the figures by the Mala Mail would seem that that p*p ;;i rp out a very good case for its contend that the financial position cannot T regarded m reality as M737 words
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Article706 1929-06-26 3 AN K.R.I. SIDE-ISSUE. June 26. The report of the two planting members on the Board of Enquiry into the Rubber Research Institute's affairs has now been made public and a- far as ue can see contains none of the startling declarations which it was expected would b? found m it.706 words
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Article440 1929-06-26 3 AN HOUR'S HEAVY SHOWER ON MONDAY. Situation Better. tFREE P EBB »«VICt, -COPYRIGHT.] The w«w .1. Hon X Kong, June 25. yestefday un/a Sh Wers a da bJn a U p^f ab t the reservoir has appreciably augmented MAIN SUPPLY FKOM WEST RIVER ta^d t irth:ttr c440 words
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Article113 1929-06-26 3 F.M.S.— SI A M RAILWAY CONFERENCE. [FREE PRESS SERVICE. -COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, June 21. F.M.S. railway officials have arrived for a conference with Siamese officials. They spent the week-end at Huahin golfing. This afternoon they inspected the railway bridge ov< r the Bangkok river. [Phya Prasiddhi Siamese Salakar, Traffic Superintendent, Siamese113 words
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Article353 1929-06-26 3 FINAL RACE FOR IRENE TROPHY. Squally Weather As prophesied the previous week, this Race was fu j of thriHs from the yery beg n ning Jazz Fiend started the fun by splitting her mainsail whilst still on moorings and shortly after Columbine did likewise. The remainder of the353 words
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Article436 1929-06-26 3 Three Judges Dismiss Appeal. In the Supreme Court yesterday, three j judgments, of the Chief Justice Sir William Murison), Mr. Justice Stevens and Mr. I Justice Burton, upon the appeal of E. S. I Haji Mohamed Eusope the first defendant, and the sole surviving trustee436 words
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Article98 1929-06-26 3 The following are the results of the races swum off at the Chinese Swimming Club on Sunday. 50 Metres Handicap Class 1: Scow Sian Chye (go at 4) 31.2-5 1; Kee Yew Hock (go at 3) 32.2-5 2; Seah Teng Ann (go at 5) nil 3. 5098 words
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Article534 1929-06-26 3 CHINESE TEAM'S WATERY GRAVE Malays Seize Opportunity. Malays 3: S.C.F.A. 1. Seizing rare opportunity caused by the fact that the Chinese goalkeeper, Ah Kow, had been detained, the Malays scored two slippery goals m quick succession m the nrst ten minutes of their first division encounter at the534 words
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Article69 1929-06-26 3 Twentyone cards were taken out for the June monthly medal played at the Race Course over the week-end and the following were returned: Poh Kirn Yong 84 12 72 G. C. De Silva 78 5 78 A. L. B. Lim 80 6 74 Chia Yong Hoe69 words
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Article98 1929-06-26 3 Bangkok Notes an "Omission." Commentator (of the Bangkok Times) notices an omission m regard to the accommodation of the proposed railway station m Keppei Road. There is no provision he says, for (a) the P.C.M.0., where he may inoculate all cholera suspects coming from Siam, or98 words
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Article86 1929-06-26 3 The new Vice-Consul for Siam, Mr. George Xavier, arrived here on Friday from Bangkok. Mr. C. Gwatkin Williams, late Secretary of the Perak Club, Taiping, has taken up an appointment on Lawin Rubber estate, Kuala Kangsar. Ex. A notable increase m tin output m Negri Sembilan last year is attributed86 words
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Article1467 1929-06-26 4 RESULT OF THE SPECIAL ENQUIRY. Confidential Report Problem. The following statement is issued by the Board of the Institute as a continuation of that communicated to the Press on February 9th., 1929. The previous statement was prepared at the conclusion of the ninth meeting of the Enquiry1,467 words
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Article1236 1929-06-26 4 Opinions on the Director. The following is the confidential report on the special enquiry by Members of the Board Of the Rubber Research Institute, drawn up by Messrs Graburn and Commins. Ie was seen by Dr. Bryce who desired that it should be made public. The1,236 words
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Article178 1929-06-26 4 House of Commons Reference. Reference to the contributions of the Straits Settlements m respect of the defence of the Colony was made m the House of Commons just prior to the dissolution of Parliament before the General Election Mr. 0. M. Gillett (Lab., Finsburv), speaking during a178 words
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Article233 1929-06-26 4 INTERESTING IN VESTS**. POSITION M Property S;ili> i;n, Ihe recent sale of tl, belonging to thi SStafa i at the sale room of M< Seng and 0., which $i,ooo,0(M. t does not md tive of the fm yesterday, a boom m usually OCeUIH im I.Ut is th,233 words
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Article162 1929-06-26 4 Serious Penang Case. [From Nit hi i I lent] Penang, lm I Mohamed Abdul Kader. for BUM) trusted chief linancial clerk m th retary's department. Psaaag Municipslity. ■ur rends red on Saturday detective station after a srsiTsnf out for some months. The charge against him committed criminal162 words
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Article151 1929-06-26 4 R.K.I. AFFAIRS. To the Editor. Sir, -I am directed to fon favour of publication if you m text of a resolution that Wi con., by the Council of the P MCiatioa Of Malaya at it- i << whu was held on the Mh instant. Your- feitl151 words
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Article54 1929-06-26 4 No ordej was matic M t Chief Justice m the Supreme i day m the action between A M I W.L.S. Basapah m which th. awarde<l $15 damages. tmtmwWA During the absence of Court Meeten from the Second Psttd I tic Inspector Abdul Rahman il court inspector. Court Insp sitting:54 words
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Article124 1929-06-26 5 THURSDAY, JUNE 20. 1929. einga] ore Chamber of Commerce hber Association held its 921 st. auction t rdsy ,ien there W i cata ''<>gucd --k'oit: 1 751.82 tons. Offered 1 442,814 ,;44.'1l tons. Sold 1,079,836 lbs.; 482.07 I y, 20 Vi cents PRICES REALIZED, nibbed Smoked Sheet.124 words
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Article642 1929-06-26 5 Singapore, June 18. The past week has seen practically no change on balance m the price of either iin or Lubber. London advices on the Tin market indicate a falling off m demand and depression due to profit-taking and lack oi speculative support. Both Sterling and ares642 words
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Article134 1929-06-26 5 Alor Star Correspondent of the [j*lts Echo says: While returning to Alor Uir on Sunday night last week Mr. and Mrs. tankiyn Robinson and Mr. W. J. A. Grant •aculous escapes m a motor-accident Opened on the trunk road before "ns Sungei Patani. It appears that »&hti134 words
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Article1153 1929-06-26 5 QUESTION OF COMPANY'S FUTURE. Amalgamation Suggestion. *!f a nual general meeting of the! andycroft Rubber Co., Ltd. wis held at 1 jhe offices of the Company, Harrisons, 1 Barker and Co., Ltd., Chartered Barn^ c c .ambers, at noon yesterday, when the e hon ble Mr. F.1,153 words
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Article421 1929-06-26 5 "TALES OF HOFFMANN'' LAST NIGHT. I Love For Automaton. Hoffmann was a poet who liked pretty ladies. His tastes were catholic. In turn he had given his heart to a pink and white doll, a courtesan, and a silver-voiced sing- er. The first he clumsily breaks, the421 words
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Article219 1929-06-26 5 Sunday, June 9. In the morning the Hon. Mr. A. J. Sturrock, British Adviser Trengganu, arrived to stay at Government House. At 5 p.m. the Tungku Anipuan of Trengganu accompanied by the Tungku Amah were received by l^ady Clifford. The Hon. the Chief Secretary, Lady Peel and Mrs.219 words
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Article48 1929-06-26 5 The reward m connection with the capture of any one of the Chinese who escaped from the Criminal Prison some months ago, has been increased to $1,000. There are eight Cantonese and one Teowchew still at large, out of the 13 nrisoners who escaped.48 words
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Article464 1929-06-26 5 Action Over Deal m Animals. A deal hi animals formed the subject of a suit before the Chief Justice, Sir William Murison. m the Supreme Court yesterday. wVn the hearing wn<j continued of an action m which A. M. Deanr, a zoological coUe tor, claims $7,107.81 from464 words
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Article460 1929-06-26 5 Two Deaths m K.L. It will be remembered, says the Malay Mail of Tuesday, that on May 18. as the result of the collapse of the terrace on the second floor at the back portion of house No. 11, Petaling Street, the ground floor of which is being460 words
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Article27 1929-06-26 5 Mrs. G. E. Greie. who injured her knee while playing tennis m the Selangor Club tournament, went to Singapore on Sunday »v*ht for further medical advice. M.M.27 words
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Article951 1929-06-26 6 FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 1929. SEQUEL TO SCOTT'S ROAD ACCIDENT. Defence Not Called On. R. D. Cansdell, driver of the car which knocked down Probationary Inspector Woosey and P.C. 267, m Scotts Road on May sth., appeared m answer to two charges of causing grievous hurt and of causing951 words
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Article525 1929-06-26 6 A GOOD PRODUCTION OF AIDA. Fine Singing. Patrons oi the Victoria Theatre were given a real treat last night when Carpi's Italian Grand Opera Company staged Verdi's great opera "Aida," considered by many as his greatest work. In 1872 the Khedive of Egypt, an oriental ruler, produced a525 words
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Article218 1929-06-26 6 His Excellency and Lady Clifford gave the customary Federal dinner last night at Government House, says Tuesday's Malay Mail. The guests were: Sir William and Lady Peel, the Hon'ble Mr. C. W. H. Cochrane, the Hon'ble Mr. J. Lornie and Mrs. Ijomio. the Hon'ble Mr. J. W. Simmons218 words
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Article35 1929-06-26 6 At the Ipoh Supreme Court on Saturday, *ho Hon'ble Mr. Justice Prichard, the Assize Judge, sentenced Badu Amin bin Satan, to three months' rigorous imprisonment for making a false charge against two Malay constables. T.O.M.35 words
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Article88 1929-06-26 6 Without calling upon the defence His Honour dismissed the case. He said there was no evidence to show that accused was driving rashly or negligently. A speed of 15 miles an hour was not negligence. The only point was whether he should not have seen the two88 words
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Article366 1929-06-26 6 MAGISTRATE COUNSEL DIFFER. A Question of Interpretation. The interpretation of a section of the Penal Code caused a difference of opinion between the District Judge (Mr. C. H. G. Clarke) and counsel for the prosecution m the District Court yeste~;!ay. The ca«?e was mo m which Leong366 words
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Article170 1929-06-26 6 Delivering judgment yesterday m the casc> m which Mohamed Abdul Kadir Noordin. an Indian broker and agent, was charged with criminal breach of trust In respect of three amounts, |S2O, $130 and $:ioo. the District Judge (Mr. C. H. <;. Clarke) termed complainant and accused a "pair170 words
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Article93 1929-06-26 6 Upon the postponement of a case of robbery m the District Court yesterday. Chief Court Inspector Meredith -aid it was alleged the man took the complainant, a woman. a former mistress of his. for a ride m a car when he met her once a>rain at tho93 words
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Article305 1929-06-26 6 The case was continued m the Second Police Court yesterday, m which a Chinese attached to a firm of rubber commission agents, two employees of which were stated to have contracted on behalf of their chop, to buy 00 pikuls of rubber from a Malay rubber305 words
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Article635 1929-06-26 6 FURTHKR CHARGES HEARD. A Visit to tfie Cricket Club H. Munro. recently sent, m imprisonment for theft ,to three months rlgotooi li [cheating at the Euro,,, three further charges btOUS tance of the S.C.C. j n th before Mr. C. IL C. I bl cused claimed trial on635 words
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Article387 1929-06-26 7 ncprt Provision m Memorial (oncer Hall. following action was taken at a meet*"l Committee No. 4 held on June 16th. '"o^ommendcd provision of concert platin> l i rgsn chamber m the Victoria f nU rial Hall and resurfacing of the CourtVa prove' proposal to call for tenders for387 words
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Article298 1929-06-26 7 Judgment Reserved. The Chief Justice, Sir William Murison, reserved judgment yesterday at the conclusion of the hearing of the case m which A. M. Deane is suing W. L. S. Basapah for $7,107.81 m respect of a deal m animals. Continuing his evidence the defendant said that298 words
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Article129 1929-06-26 7 Plana involving the construction of a new stage near the existing one (Johni'ier) are still under consideration by the authorities concerned. It is established, however, that the strucare will be adjacent to the site of the old rary Post Office, further along Collyer Quay, if the scheme129 words
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Article1275 1929-06-26 7 CLERC'S SENSATIONAL DEFEAT. Tennis Championship Final. None of the many hundreds of spectators of all nationalities who assembled at the Cricket Club yesterday afternoon to see_ the meeting between Paul Clerc, (the Malayan lawn tennis champion) and Khoo Hooi Hye, (the Singapore champion from whom Clerc1,275 words
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Article598 1929-06-26 7 WELCH WIN AFTER EARLY GOAL. R.A. Fall Away. Welch Regt. 3: R.A 1 In the first minute cr so of their first league fixture with the Welch Regiment at the Stadium last evening, the R.A. scored their centre-forward, Prescott, breaking through on his own; and for some little598 words
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Article48 1929-06-26 7 Two matches were played m the second division of the Football League yesterday. The Welch met the V.M.C.A, on the latter's ground and won by 11 goals to 0 and Robinson's and the Harbour Board made a goalless draw of their game on the Malay ground.48 words
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Article406 1929-06-26 7 Accommodation For Pilgrims. (By Our Muslim Correspondent). The Muslim pilgrimage for this year has ended and Muslims who went for their pilgrimage from this port have begun t, return. In a few months' time again the question of accommodation and the comforts of the Muslims who come here406 words
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Article253 1929-06-26 7 Penang Men Defeated. In the annual match on the Esplanade at Penang the ladies scored a brilliant victory on Sunday. The men batted, bowled and fielded left handed and used attenuated bats. They also appeared m the guise of various cricketing celebrities, including the groat W.G., but253 words
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Article159 1929-06-26 7 Trinity College Examinations. The following pupils presented by the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus were successful m the examination held on the 16th. and 17th. instant by Professor Yallisson of the London Trinity College of Music. Higher Local: P. Hocquard (honours); S. Skene: T. Seek; D. Aroozo.159 words
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Article85 1929-06-26 7 Out of the five Punjabies who were arrested on banishment detention warrants m February last m Ipoh and Kuala Lumpur, two of them, Iqbal Singh (the auctioneer and stamp vendor of Ipoh) and Shere Singh (landed proprietor of Siputeh) were despatched to Penang yesterday, says the Times of Malaya of85 words
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Article832 1929-06-26 8 Dr. D. C. Macaskill has left for Home by the Aeneas. Ex. Mr. E. A. H. Ellis has been seconded for service under the Government of Kedah. Mr. H. Elphick's name has been added to the Commission of the Peace for Singapore. Lieut. P. Postlethwaite R.E.832 words
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Article1023 1929-06-26 8 j Quicquid agunt hopiines nostri est farrago KWB Juvenal. The quotation of the week, justified by General Dawes' reference to the defining of a yardstick for the purpose of reaching a solution of naval disarmament problems: "For if I measure anything by a yard I know1,023 words
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Article375 1929-06-26 8 First Annual Meeting. Mr. S. Q. Wong presided at the first annual meeting of Estate and Trust Agencies (1927), Limited, held at the Company's registered offices m Raffles Chambers yesterday at noon. There were also present Messrs. Lee Chim Tuan, Chee Guan Chiang, Ching Keng Lee,375 words
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Article232 1929-06-26 8 The following is the report of the directors to the nineteenth annual general meeting of shareholders of Punggor to be held at Gattey and Bateman's Fullerton Building. on June 29th, at 12 o'clock noon. The profit for the year amounted to $2,534.53 to which must be added232 words
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80 1929-06-26 8 SINGAPORE HONAN-SHENSI-KANSU RELIEF FUND. Previously acknowledged $68,830; Dr S Wiashio $200; Teong Hua School, Moeara Emm, Sumatra, (F. 261) $185.96; Koninklijke Paaketvart Maatschappij $250X.P.M. Staff $45; Messrs. William. Jacks and Co. (Malaya) Ltd. $1,000; Messrs. Brinkman and Co. $500; Messrs. Huttenbach Lazarus and Sons, Ltd. $500; The Nestle and Anglo-Swiss80 words
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Article126 1929-06-26 8 GARRISON LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT. Rev. W. H. Aitken's Trip, c The Rev. W. fc AW** »fa on Tuesday, won the S n th <Ur title, won the o^nsmglo^'r/ Lawn Tennis Tou, nanient a handicap men's doubles, and th Its mixed doubles. Im£ m L*J h; <" as follow: n th<>126 words
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Article250 1929-06-26 8 In the Supreme Court fmbttm Mr. Justice Deane, Chua Ct.K X ffi the sum of $3,000 and intent f, How Ec on a promissory not,, all have been made by the defendant of the plaintiff. The making of the promise r note denied by defendant, said250 words
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Article147 1929-06-26 8 HAWKERS' STALLS To the Editor. Sir, It is a pleasure to tind that all thr insanitary hawkers stalls behind M» Guthrie and Kat/. Brothers Offices si where have been removed, hut furprising that the stalls m the most SSthttk portion of Singapore (John should be permitted147 words
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Article212 1929-06-26 8 1 A number of heats and the final- ir I events were run off m the V.M.c Xtitum' Athletic Championship Bportl MstUa| the A.nson Road ground last evening tmtm some keen competition was witnessed The following were the results: Junior Class A" ttO Yard*: lb Liang 1. Goldman212 words
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Article29 1929-06-26 8 Mr. W. C. S. Corry, M.C.S.. ha< ft* Jelebu as District Officer, and Mr. J. I Faith, M.C.S., the former District < has come to the Federal Secretariat. Kaali Lumnur.29 words
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Article1030 1929-06-26 9 4TA VIA TO_BREW BEER T he Water Problem. nnr Own Correspondent.] [from Wi Bat avia, June 19. noW under consideration for a rlans rv m Batavia. The promoters beer bre^w mat ion of big breweries, among areaCo the well known Dutch brewery which J s t grounds for1,030 words
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Article732 1929-06-26 9 HAD NOT PAID HIS SOLICITOR. Yesterday's Proceedings. Before Mr. Justice Deane, m the Bankuptcy Court yesterday, the public exa'm^T VaS continued Chee Soo Hoon. B Cocker conducted the examinaion, Mr. Griffith-Williams appearing for ne of the creditors and Mr. A. V. L. Davies the bankrupt. Bankrupt said that732 words
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Article979 1929-06-26 9 KING GEORGE'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS. Bangkok Rejoicings. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, June 12. King George's birthday m Bangkok was this year made an opportunity for all sections of the community to call at the British Legation. His Majesty sent his chief A.D.C, the members of the Royal979 words
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Article778 1929-06-26 9 SERIOUS FALL IN BRITISH IMPORTS. Situation Dangerous. From enquiries made by the Free Press yesterday it would appear that the fears of the Financial News and Financial Times upon the fall m British imports which is apparently indicated m Beale's review of trade m Malaya, as cabled by778 words
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Article45 1929-06-26 9 HONAN-SHENSI-KANSU RELIEF FUND. Previously acknowledged $73,785.96. Dr. V. K. Samy $25; The Staff of Fred Waterhouse Co. Ltd. $50; The Ardath Tobacco Co. Ltd. $1 000; Messrs. Guthrie and Co. Ltd. $500; Messrs. Watts and Co. Ltd. $300; Mr. E. Hedley Stevens $100; Total $75,760.96.45 words
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Article3158 1929-06-26 10 JANUARY— JUNE. 1929. [THIS WEEK NOT INCLUDED.! LEADERS. Guns or 1 Political Qualifications 1 Sir Hayes Marriott's Departure 2 Misunderstandings 2 Penang Wharves 2 The New Year 17 Modesty m Travel 17 Turkey at Fever Point 18 An Appeal for the Diocese 18. A Belgrade Venture 18 The Sunbury3,158 words
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Article271 1929-06-26 11 The June Mixed Foursome competition was played yesterday afteHnoon, and resulted m a win for Mr. Cockson and Mrs. W. H. S. Clark. Fifty cards were taken out and the following were returned: Mr. Co.kson and Mrs. W. H. S. Clark 46 9% 36 Dr. and Mrs.271 words
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Article47 1929-06-26 11 For the Ladies' medal (bogey) played on Wednesday and Thursday nine cards were taken out. and the following were the best returned. 0 n rt «m Mrs. H. Harding, Down vJ. R. Bennett, G. Savage, J H. D. Sharpin, J >» W. N. Hansell, 647 words
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Article74 1929-06-26 11 At a public meeting beld at the Town Hall, Penang, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was formed. Draft rule< were gOM through and passed with ertain amendments. M. B E. Ross was elected o<* the first President, and Mrs. J. n ck an(: the Hon'ble Mr.74 words
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Article745 1929-06-26 11 GOVERNMENT AND TODDY DRINKING. Reply to Representations. (By Our Indian Correspondent One of the resolutions passed at the last Malaya Indian Conference related to the evil of toddy drinking, which it was pointed out, was growing to abnormal limits among Indian labourers. The request was made to Government745 words
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84 1929-06-26 11 One of the five civilians who were shot down during the escape of the two Chinese desperadoes m the vicinity of North Bridge Road and Stamford Road on the night of the 14th instant has succumbed to his injuries m the General Hospital. The deceased84 words
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Article40 1929-06-26 11 Major J. J. Saunders and Major A. A. Lermit of the Penang and Malacca Volunteers respectively have been promoted Lieutenant Colonel. Lieut. S. Y. Wong is appointed acting Captain Second Lieut. C. A. Scott Reserve of Officer is promoted Lieutenant.40 words
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Article436 1929-06-26 11 A VERY POOR DISPLAY FOR A DRAW. At the Stadium. 1.C.F.A., 1 S.R.C. 1. The First Division match between the I.C.F.A. and the S.R.C. at the Stadium yesterday was a very poor affair for both teams threw away many chances and the result a draw of one ail was436 words
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Article166 1929-06-26 11 At the annual general meeting held at the Association's premises. No. 70 Lorong 40, Geylang, on Sunday last, the following were elected Office-Bearers for the current year: Patron: Ho Hock Ann; President: Ho Langtat; Vice-Presidents: Johnnie Lee, Cho Chong Pak, Ching Teow Kee, Tan Chwee Hoe, Yeo Boon166 words
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Article68 1929-06-26 11 Twenty-four cards were taken out for the Ladies' June Spoon and the following were returned: Mrs. A. M. Low 3 up (winner) Mrs. S. C. Campbell 1 up Miss K. Gilroy all square Mrs. R. E. Earle all square Miss R. Webster 1 down Miss K. Niblock68 words
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Article91 1929-06-26 11 The foursome competition for the Colonial Cups was concluded at tne Race Course over the week-end. In the semi-final rounds played on Saturday. A. C. Carnegy and C. A. R. Bateman beat S. I. If. Ibrahim and Poh Kirn Yong 4 and 2. J. Laycock and91 words
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Article36 1929-06-26 11 Mrs. Robert Kennedy, with her daughter, of Thornton Hall, Scotland, is paying a visit to her brother, Mr. J. Sbarpe Elliott, of the P.W.D., Singapore, and Mrs. Sharpe Elliott. They are due by the Patroclus today.36 words
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Article902 1929-06-26 12 MONDAY. JUNE 24, 1929. VISIT TO PONTIAN KECHIL. A Municipal Inspection. In view of the recent cables announcing the tragic shortage of vater m Hong Kong, the visit of a party of Municipal Commissioners yesterday morning to the Pontian Kechil section of the Singapore water supply scheme902 words
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Article30 1929-06-26 12 Mr. A. S. Grant-Mackie, who first came to the Malay States before any European now living here and retired a year or two ago. is to visit Malaya shortly. M.M.30 words
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Article1327 1929-06-26 12 TOWN PROPERTIES BRING A MILLION. The 999 Year Lease. The following properties belonging to the estate of Daing Passandri, were put up for sale by auction at the sale-room of Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng and Co. on Wednesday and Thursday. There was a large attendance of1,327 words
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Article207 1929-06-26 12 CHIEF SECRETARY IN CAR SMASH. Slightly Injured. [From Our Own Correspondent.! Kuala Lumpur. June 22. Sir William and Lady Peel were involved m a motor smash yesterday evening, when they were proceeding along Ampang Road to the Racecourse to watch a polo match. Apparently a small207 words
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Article182 1929-06-26 12 At the recent examination held m Singapore m pianoforte playing the following are the results of the five pupils presented by Mrs. J. M. Peralta. Junior Division: Chan Joo Tiang (pass), Lionel da Silva (pass), Miss Su Kirn Chu (pass). Preparatory Division: Estelle da Silva (Honours).182 words
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Article309 1929-06-26 12 ■nngp, m Draw m Tournament As their MON th pttrtmm* cated they would. big total against ti, X, I bowling of the Hi; a <n on Saturday. Ptrfcil D Gibson all hrriind th-" mZx* 1 scoring and collected m H enabling the Etcetera for five wickets. The 8.8.309 words
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Article204 1929-06-26 12 Coleman's Lively fentun The Merchant beat the Welch I by 27 runs at Tanglin tm soldiers falling short by that MM thei»- total of ]>..*] for ill S Lt. Coleman saved the Kegiment frodefeat by fast c< star? durlnt hit 3 fours and three ita i! H204 words
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Article169 1929-06-26 12 Batting last, the S.R.C ht* Association m o— fottlblf fa*W°" Balestier Road ground MB BaturdsjT. Indian Association: AbbasW»J Ess, b Leijssius 3; Jumabhoy, b Vn 20; D. K. Samy. c Wcstcrhout. b M da, 0; Adambhoy. b We*terhout 1 Mallal, b leijssius 0; K. Anthony. Souza, b169 words
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Article579 1929-06-26 13 LOCAL ATHLETIC SPORTS. [he \.M.C.A. Meeting. B On the y.M.C.A. ground at Anson Road H sstuidsy the** wai a large and inter- gathering t watch the final day's H n ta m the Association's annual athletic sports meeting. tne eventa were very keenly contested j' the gymkhana items579 words
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Article504 1929-06-26 13 Th was a large gathe-jng at the ann, i" 1 n SaUmla >' afternoon for the fifth SeW athl<tic sports of Ro > ral English °oi, and competition m all the events M 7 keen. the sports were thoroughly and at the conclusion. Mrs. Tong PraJS504 words
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Article499 1929-06-26 13 DECISI °NS 0 F COUNCIL MEETING. The League Positions. ~*mi Saturday '^riz:!! o''*0 the k T.l\rt c*-r*^...Z overs .m/ T 7 tHDles include ali overs and conceded points to-date. General Council Meeting mtmt jST* 1 C Uncil mectin was h «ld at 18 f!n at 4 3 P499 words
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Article85 1929-06-26 13 Some Good Play. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, June 22. Some exciting tennis has characterised the Perak championship tourney which is concluding to-morrow. The chief feature hitherto has been the mixed match Mrs. Corbett and Savi beating Mrs. Derek Barr and Dare.* This was a hard hitting85 words
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80 1929-06-26 13 The following is the League table up to and for June 15th. Matches: Games. P. W. L. D. W. L. Pts. Fort Canning 3 3 116 61 18 Tanglin B 3 2 1 108 73 14 Blakan Mati 4 2 11 12* 119 12 Pulau80 words
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Article247 1929-06-26 13 STOCKS UP TO END OF MAY. Gcnoia fs^^^^J'? 1 SS^ of Rubber, F.M.S., and Deputy Registrarov dealers ftmi on if f forW a^ ed the Allowing census of stocks of rubber held ll£\Tl\i^ on Ma >' 31 > 1929, together with certain ngures. (Stocks compiled from returns by247 words
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Article138 1929-06-26 13 The Wei Hai Wei Cup Competition. In the final round of the al ove played yesterday the Singapore Golf Club scored an easy win. The following were tie ar. easy win against the Racecourse Golf Club. The foi owing were the scores, Racecourse players mentioned first. Dr. S.138 words
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Article278 1929-06-26 13 The wedding took place last week at St. Mark's Church, Seremban, the Rev. H. J. Hutchinson of Malacca officiating, of Mi. Christopher John Ware, manager, Senama estate, Bahau, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Ware, of Biomyard, Worcester, and Mis.Mary Dams, daughter of Canon and Mrs. A.278 words
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Article168 1929-06-26 13 Mr. H. Doel, Police Court Chief Inspector. Kuala Lumpur, has been confined to his bed since Wednesday with an attack of influenza ard Mr. E. J. Eliot, 0.C.P.D., Kepong, is acting for him. M.M. Yesterday bein 0, the birthday of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales the Fort Canning flae*taff and168 words
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126 1929-06-26 13 The following pupils of Miss M. Aitken presented for the Trinity College Local Practical Music Examination, on June 15th. and examined by Mr. Mallison, Fellow of Trinity College of Music, have been successful. Practical Division for the A.T.C.L Edna Thoy. Higher Local:— Daphne Hoisington (Honours).126 words
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Article384 1929-06-26 13 There is a movement on foot to eStabHsti a Y.W.C.A. m Ipoh and a well-known lady will take the initiative shortly. Mr. C. E. Hudson, recently arrived from Home, has taken the place of Mr. Patter son as manager of the Malacca branch of Messrs. Adamson, Gilfillan and Co., Penang.384 words
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Article174 1929-06-26 14 TUESDAY JUNE 25, 1929. BOARD DECIDES NOT TO RE-ENGAGE. Rebuke for Two Members. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, June 24. It is officially announced that the Board ©f the Rubber Research Institute has decided by five votes to four that it is not desirable to174 words
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Article192 1929-06-26 14 Bangkok Claim. The Court of Foreign Causes has given judgment m a case brought by the Chartered Bank, Bangkok against the firm of Nguan Huat Seng, Nai Ko Kai Kwan, and Luang Bhakti Bhadharakorn, the two latter being sued as partners m the firm. The first192 words
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Article445 1929-06-26 14 Mr. F. J. Shepherd, J. P., of Batu Gajah. has rejoined the Kinta Sanitary Board as an unofficial member. Sergeant Hall, of the Army Ordnance Department, Singapore, has been appointed Secretary of the Perak Club, Taiping. Mr. George Walker. Senior Executive Engineer, Kinta, is leaving shortly for Kedah on promotion445 words
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Article1075 1929-06-26 14 WHERE THE JAPANESE SCORE. Middleman's Profit. There are other forces besides the difference m prices which are working towards the capture by the Japanese producers of a large percentage of Britain's piece goods imports trade into this country, the decline m which is largely responsible fer the1,075 words
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Article134 1929-06-26 14 DEPARTURE DELAYED BY GALE. Inquiry Finding. [MUttl PKESb i>tK\ ICE.— COPYRIGHT, j Sydney, June 24. The departure of Captain Kingsford Smith and Mr. Charles Ulm m the Southern Cross,* m which they intend to make a second attempt to fly to England, was delayed to-day by a134 words
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Article168 1929-06-26 14 [Reuter's Service.] Melbourne, June 24. The report of the committee of inquiry into the forced landing of the Southern Cross and the subsequent loss of the Kookaburra and deaths of Anderson and Hitchcock dismisses the idea that the Southern Cross landing was prearranged and considers she as168 words
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Article364 1929-06-26 14 Delightful Recital Last Night. Once again Singapore has had the pleasuie of listening to the famous violinist, Jan Kubelik. and there was a good attendance at the Victoria Theatre last night for his only recital on this visit. It is a great pity that he is unablo to364 words
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Article710 1929-06-26 14 "WHITE BLEPH \\Ts. JUDGMENT ASE $7,107 Claimed: $U v u **ard The Chief Justice (Sir gave judgment m th. terday > the action m ™L Urt Deane a zoological coil, J 0 J claimed $7 107 81 dan, S|r *lPor, contract from W. L. S "'*h* m animals710 words
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Article36 1929-06-26 14 We understand, says the- I imj < a tthat Ipoh's water I -uppb ,l tenuated again. If this ni oft fact should be advertised tl W public may understand the aaP my m the use of water.36 words
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Article5553 1929-06-26 15 I [Reute o ndon, June 18. \::f: sdor General Dawes, f welcome given by the PilI dealt with practical I «f making the Kellogf Pact not a I i (t>l ll v u t the foundation of an era I lm earth and goodwill to men." He I e5,553 words
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Article381 1929-06-26 16 Recent Golf Competitions. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Malacca, June 22. The Mixed Foursomes monthly competition was played at the Malacca Golf Club on the 20th. instant, fifteen couples entering. The competition was played m a drizzling rain the following being the result. Mrs. Rabjohn and Elles (lO 1^)381 words
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Article18 1929-06-26 16 Mr. S. B. Palmer, of Bruas, is joining Mr. J. S. Ferguson, the well-known visiting Agent, m partnership.18 words
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Article63 1929-06-26 16 TRUST CH^M $iuKsl^;, ved (From Our Owi i A mild sensation ha. h«J M Jun > arrest of Chine N respect of i l ;ir nal /facfc^ man is Yeo Bene I "hilar and' h*2? bury and Nutter. The ing; agent and m Province YNYIY.,.. < J* 263 words
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Article47 1929-06-26 16 FATAL PILLION RIDING SMASH. Philipson (a( [From Our <>. Kuala Lumpur Jh w The death occurr pital yesterday who was a victim of h dent on the Klan^ R, morning. Philip consciousness after tl He was only -JJ been two years m Ma The funeral t ft) noon.47 words
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Article137 1929-06-26 16 In the early hour '""'"v an says Saturday's Mala \l were sarlooaly Injured wh« cycle on which th. with a bullock cart at milelhJZ The injured men ..>. r K.p^ of Batu Gajah. and Mr. I", <>K tr rJTJ Tin. Limited, and th. Petaling from Kua'a driving with137 words
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Article59 1929-06-26 16 Robinson Piano Co. Premise* Entrt (From Our Own Corn -postal* IVnanK. Jff The Robinson Plane <'..nipany'« pws* were daringly ent* r« Giamaphones and cash »t I (but which may bt nmrri v The goods are being r hocked. The shop was lacked OH S Sunday afternoon th.59 words
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Article45 1929-06-26 16 (From Our Own < ••.-pondeit* ivnang. J ur Mr. iMtlea Iptealt hai dispensing with thr public i Robert Sturzeneggrr tm h plication for I ftacfcarft freSl bankr Applicant is at present land. He became bank! debts amounting to |fi<W and dividends amounting45 words
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Article27 1929-06-26 16 (From Om Owa I tmmmptm Only finishing touches r ■■ma" to the new water scheme for it is hoped Sir Hugb open next month.27 words
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Article53 1929-06-26 16 [FREE PRESS HIVICI 1 i;.*ngk.»k. Jur« i At the annual meeting M her of Mines it was reported tl bership comprised pi panv interested m tin pia* m Siam and, through the F.M.S. Chamber tl m touch with interesl Mr. Weir, eastern mal Tin Syndicate, was53 words
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Article27 1929-06-26 16 pyßlC'* [FREE PRESS SKKVK 1 j Bl 1 |;..nck.»K. J 1 Prince Damrong celebrate birthday to-day. All Bangkok many cables were received Siam men.27 words